《The Monarch of the Nine States》


 C1

    The scorching sun was like a blazing flame as the scorching airflow churned in the air, causing the entire land to be steamed. The flowers and plants hung their heads, gathering their branches and leaves, appearing extremely dispirited.


    In front of him, there was a plaza formed by dozens of stone platforms. A young man sat cross-legged on a stone platform with a shade of trees. Perhaps the weather was too harsh, and his surroundings were cold.


    At this moment, the youth''s eyes were closed and his hands were placed on his knees. His five hearts were in the sky as he immersed himself in cultivation.


    The youth''s body was somewhat thin, his jet-black hair falling at his waist, and his seemingly young and tender face was fair and pretty. His faint eyebrows were slender, yet slightly raised, and his beautiful curves gave off a proud aura, giving people a rather comfortable feeling.


    Occasionally, a breeze would blow by, but it did not have a trace of coolness. Instead, it stirred up a warm current, causing one to feel irritable. However, the youngster''s expression did not change at all, and his face was filled with seriousness and perseverance.


    Not long after, two youths who were also very young walked by. Seeing the youth cultivating on the stone platform, they were slightly stunned for a moment before starting to chat with each other with different expressions on their faces.


    "Isn''t that the Azure Cloud from the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy? Tsk tsk, you''re still cultivating despite the weather? You''re truly amazing!" One of the young men in white clicked his tongue and said with admiration.


    "What''s there to be proud of? He''s just a man without a blood source. No matter how hard he cultivates, isn''t he still a waste?" The other youngster said in disdain.


    The white-clothed youth shook his head: "You can''t put it that way. After all, he was previously reputed to be a genius that only appears once in a thousand years in the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy. He was also the only one who managed to enter the ''Blood World'' in the past few hundred years."


    "Heh, glory?" The grey-clothed youth sneered and retorted, "A useless person who hasn''t even completed the trial of the ''Blood realm'' and has been crippled, is this still considered an honor?"


    "Rumor has it that he was secretly harmed by other geniuses. Otherwise, he would have been able to complete the mission." The white-robed youth frowned.


    "So what? Being targeted by others in secret only means that his strength is lacking. There are battles going on everywhere in this world, and those who get eliminated are destined to be weak. " The grey-clothed youth''s tone was even more disdainful.


    The youth in white shook his head with a wry smile. He opened his mouth wanting to refute further, but he felt that it was meaningless. Therefore, he stopped arguing with the grey-clothed youth and pulled the latter along as they slowly left the square.


    After they left, the youth that sat cross-legged on the stone platform slowly opened his eyes. His gaze looked in the direction that the two had left in. The corner of his mouth slightly curled up into a smile.


    He was Cang Yun, the genius in the eyes of the youth in white, the cripple in the eyes of the youth in grey.


    The words of the youth in white sounded a little better, and the youth in grey was a little harsher, but it was undeniable that they had a certain truth in their words. The attitude of these two people were the same as what Cang Yun had been treated with in the past two years.


    And the cause of all this was precisely one of the words the two youths had mentioned many times in their conversation ¡ª the world of blood.


    This was a place that all martial artists would yearn for when they heard a name. As long as they entered, they would be able to obtain a massive fortuitous encounter ¡ª To increase the quality of a martial artist''s blood essence.


    Blood sources were the foundation of a martial artist''s cultivation. Only those who had condensed their blood source could cultivate. The quality of their blood source would determine a martial artist''s talent in cultivation.


    From the lowest to the highest, the blood source was divided into five categories: mediocre, psychic, extraordinary, peerless, and gifted by the gods. As for the legend, there were two other levels: Zhi Zun and Yuan Zu.


    Hence, he had obtained the qualifications to enter the "Blood World." If he successfully completed the trials within, he would have the opportunity to come into contact with the final Blood Monument, and thereby improve the quality of the blood source. There was even a possibility for him to reach the Divine Blood Origin''s rank.


    If he succeeded, then he, Cang Yun, would be the number one genius in the entire history of the Spiritual Academy. Thus, at that time, he could be considered the focus of the entire world, and the might of the wind had overshadowed all the geniuses of the Spiritual Academy.


    In the end, not only was he unable to raise his blood source rank, but because of some unforeseen circumstances, his peerless blood source was destroyed, and he was kicked out of the ''blood world''.


    In that moment, the entire world was in an uproar!


    However, everyone had the same question. That was, what exactly happened? Not only did this genius, who only appeared once every thousand years, fail to complete the trial, he even got rid of the blood source?


    It had to be known that although the requirements to enter the ''Blood World'' were harsh, if one were to take a look at the history, most of the warriors from the Peerless Blood Origin would be able to pass the trial. After all, the level of geniuses could already be called ''demon-level'', and there weren''t many who could enter the ''Blood World'' trial.


    However, what made everyone helpless was that Cang Yun did not respond to this question for two years. Gradually, this matter became a mystery, a mystery that only Cang Yun himself knew the answer to.


    Falling from the divine altar of a genius to become an ordinary mortal in a single day was not a small blow. Many people believed that Cang Yun would never be able to recover. He would withdraw from the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy and gradually fade away from everyone''s sight.


    However, reality was the complete opposite of what everyone had imagined. Ever since then, Cang Yun did not become dispirited, but instead trained even harder. For the past two years, his figure had always remained on the stone platform.


    Seeing Cang Yun''s attitude, at first, there were some people who were suspicious of him. Was it possible that his blood source had not been completely destroyed, and had only been severely injured? Was there still a chance for him to recover?


    However, as time passed, the hopeful voice slowly disappeared. This was because no matter how hard Cang Yun trained, he still could not feel any trace of blood from his body.


    Just like this, the genius that was once the focus of all attention had been forgotten. Very few people talked about him anymore. The glory and shame gradually faded away until they returned to normal.


    But after the glory and shame receded, was it really ordinary? The answer may not be so sure.

 C2

    The sun was about to set in the west, and the sunset glow was about to dissipate. The sky was about to be covered by dusk, and at this moment, the azure cloud slowly let out a mouthful of impure air and withdrew from its cultivation state.


    "Haha, isn''t he the only genius from our Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy who participated in the ''Blood World'' trial? Why is he still in the square at this time of the day? "Haha!"


    Cang Yun calmly raised his head, and saw a few figures slowly walking over from not too far away. The person in the lead, was a youth with a vicious face, currently looking at Cang Yun with a sneer on his face.


    "Xu Guang." Cang Yun looked at the vicious youth and softly said out a name, his expression still calm.


    The former was also an extremely famous genius of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy. His talent was only beneath his, and he possessed an extraordinary blood source. Ever since he fell from the divine altar, Xu Guang had become the number one person of the current Earth Class of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy.


    It was a pity that at that time, Cang Yun was too famous, and almost completely overshadowed Xu Guang''s brilliance. The latter was able to emerge from the shadows in these two years, and Xu Guang''s hatred for Cang Yun originated from this place. After all, at his most resplendent age, being trampled on by others at his feet was an unbearable matter for a proud and arrogant youth.


    "Yo, our great genius is silent. What, could it be that the one crippled two years ago wasn''t only his blood source, but his mouth as well? "Heh, what a pity." This kind of scene had already occurred many times in the past two years, but he did not feel bored at all. On the contrary, it made him even more excited every time. Although this kind of feeling was somewhat sickly, he was still enjoying it.


    Cang Yun shook his head with a chuckle and looked at Xu Guang, saying, "If you have anything to say, then say it quickly. I''ll be leaving first."


    If he had heard such taunts two years ago, Cang Yun would definitely not have reacted like this. However, after two years of training, his personality had grown a lot, and he knew that there was no meaning in being angry. That way, the person in front of him would only feel more sick.


    "Don''t be in such a hurry. Of course there are things." Seeing that Cang Yun was about to leave, Xu Guang turned around and blocked his way, laughing sinisterly: "I came with good intentions to bring you news."


    "Kind?" Cang Yun laughed in his heart, but his expression remained indifferent as he said, "Speak."


    "The opening day of the Immortal Yang Secret Realm will be in a month. As far as I know, the disciples of the Youluo Region of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy have already declared war on the disciples of your Vastheaven Realm. The location of the Immortal Yang Secret Realm is where life and death are decided by fate."


    Xu Guang sighed, "The life and death struggle between the young disciples of the two great realms of the Qingzhou Region is something that I have not heard of for many years."


    "And you haven''t said your part?" Cang Yun''s expression was calm as he asked.


    "Heh, you really do know me. Hm, you''re quite patient too." Xu Guang chuckled sinisterly, then slowed down his pace ¡­


    He said, "Luoqing from the Netherworld has invited me to be his external helper. However, I am still considering it. I think that the entire Vastheaven Realm will also invite me."


    "If you ask me, I can consider the terms given by both sides, then it won''t be too late for me to make a decision. What do you think?"


    Cang Yun frowned, "What kind of conditions do you want?"


    Hearing this, Xu Guang revealed a pleased smile: "Very simple. Get the hell out of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy and never come back. Also, I want three of the treasures that your Vastheaven World obtained in the Immortal Yang Secret Realm."


    Cang Yun mused for a moment before asking, "What kind of conditions did those fellows from the Netherworld give?"


    "Five treasures!" Xu Guang stretched out his palm and waved it in the air, as he said complacently.


    "Five treasures?" Cang Yun muttered to himself, then his brow raised and he smiled. "So you''re saying that I''m still worth two treasures?"


    "Of course it''s worth it! For two treasures to cause the number one genius of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy to leave, I think many people would be willing. " Xu Guang looked at Cang Yun as he said in a strange tone, the mocking tone in his tone was self-evident.


    Cang Yun''s expression did not change, but suddenly, he smiled, causing Xu Guang''s expression to change slightly as he did not understand what he meant.


    A moment later, Cang Yun asked gently, "Are you afraid of me?"


    "Afraid of you?" The corner of his mouth curved up in a mocking smile as he stared at Cang Yun, "Two years ago, you made some sense when you said that, but now, you are just a cripple without any cultivation. Don''t you think that saying it is a little laughable?"


    Cang Yun shrugged his shoulders and nonchalantly said, "Two years ago, you were afraid of me because of my strength, but now, I think you are even more afraid of me because not only are you afraid that I would recover my strength, but you are also afraid that I would strip away the vanity that you have acquired with great difficulty. That is why you want me to leave the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy, right?"


    Xu Guang''s expression changed, his sharp eyes revealed a cold light, and he stared straight at Cang Yun. After a while, he coldly said, "You are too conceited!"


    Cang Yun chuckled, and did not say anything more. He knew that Xu Guang''s thoughts had already been proven right, otherwise, the latter would not be so easily angered.


    "Then, my condition, are you going to agree or not agree?" Xu Guang coldly asked.


    "I''m sorry, but I feel that I am worth more than just two treasures." Cang Yun smiled, then looked at Xu Guang and shook his head, "Moreover, I also feel that you are not worth three treasures!"


    Xu Guang''s pupils constricted, he felt that Cang Yun''s words were like a slap, viciously slapping his face. The burning pain made his originally slightly cold gaze instantly turn cold, and in that cold aura, there was also an undisguised thick killing intent.


    "Fine, one month later, I will make you pay the price for what you said today. And I guarantee that the price will be even more vicious than what you said today!"


    "Also, I hope that you will be there when the time comes. I think that the genius that everyone has their eyes on right now should not be a turtle hiding its head. If that''s the case, it would be too boring." Xu Guang had a savage look on his face. After he finished speaking, he made a slitting motion towards Cang Yun, and then laughed sinisterly.


    Seeing this, the smile on Cang Yun''s face gradually disappeared. A cold expression appeared on his handsome face, "Don''t worry, I will go."


    "Haha, great! With these words of yours, I am truly looking forward to the Immortal Yang Secret Realm in a month." Xu Guang laughed, then snapped his fingers at his henchmen behind him and left in satisfaction.


    Cang Yun also turned around and left. However, the moment he turned around, a smile suddenly appeared on his face.


    "One month. Looks like I have to hurry up on some things ¡­"

 C3

    The moonlight was like a hook as stars filled the sky.


    At the summit of the back mountain of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy, Cang Yun was lying on the grass with his hands behind his head and his eyes closed. Feeling the cool breeze blowing on the mountain, he felt relaxed and at ease.


    He often came to this place, especially during the past two years when he had lost his cultivation. Whenever he felt displeased or had to think about things, he would always come here and always get an answer.


    "The Netherworld ¡­" Thinking of the news Xu Guang had brought, Cang Yun pursed his lips and sank into deep thought.


    The continent of the Nine Provinces was extremely vast and it was formed by the nine continents. The Azure Province was one of the nine continents.


    The Azure Province was further divided into the one hundred and eight Ancient Realms and the Thirteen Spiritual Academies. Cang Yun was born in the one hundred and eight Ancient Realms, and his father was the current master of this realm, the master of this realm. He commanded the entire Vastheaven Realm, and from the moment he was born, Cang Yun''s fate had been closely linked with the Vastheaven Realm.


    It could be said that the two great ancient realms had always been at odds with each other since ancient times. Moreover, over time, the conflict between the two realms became more and more acute, and after Cang Yun''s father had become the ruler of the Vastheaven Realm, this conflict had accumulated to an unprecedented degree. Both sides knew in their hearts that a war was already unavoidable.


    One month later in the Immortal Yang Secret Realm, the young disciples of the two realms would declare war. This was just the beginning of a great war, but there was no doubt that the victorious side would gain some advantage in the upcoming battles. In addition to the special nature of the Immortal Yang Secret Realm, there was no reason for either side to retreat.


    Ever since Cang Yun''s cultivation had been crippled two years ago, in terms of young disciple''s strength and talent, the Azure Sky had always been weaker than You Luo. And now, with Xu Guang, the person who was ranked first in the Earth Class, the overall strength of the Nether Realm had increased by quite a bit.


    If nothing unexpected happened, then Vastheaven Realm had almost no chance of winning this battle, and the outcome of the losing side was destined to be very bad. After all, this was a war, and there was no benevolence in the war.


    As he thought of all this, Cang Yun opened his eyes and sat up in a reclining position. The satisfied look on his face slowly disappeared, and was replaced with a resolute and serious expression.


    "As the Young Master of the Vastheaven Realm, I definitely won''t allow that to happen."


    A soft mumble sounded out, and in the next moment, Cang Yun sat cross-legged with both of his eyes closed. He slowly raised both of his hands and began to form mysterious seals in front of his chest.


    Weng! *


    In an instant, the Heaven and Earth powers seemed to be pulled as they quickly gathered around Cang Yun''s body. They drilled into his skin, followed his meridians, and finally gathered in his Dantian where a thumb-sized, blood-colored crystal that was about to take shape was emitting a resplendent light. It was like a vortex, greedily absorbing the energy that had entered his Dantian.


    Following this absorption, some of the initially incomplete blood-colored crystals were rapidly agglomerating. Moreover, a powerful and strange fluctuation was being emitted from within them. It was as though something extraordinary was quietly awakening.


    He had condensed a blood source!


    If this scene was seen by anyone else, it would definitely cause a huge commotion, because everyone knew that Cang Yun''s blood source had already been completely destroyed two years ago, and it was impossible for the blood source to be reformed once it was crippled. This was an iron-clad rule, and no one had ever broken it before, but looking at the situation Cang Yun was in now, he seemed to have created this miracle, which had completely overturned everyone''s understanding.


    However, Cang Yun''s expression did not change at all, and there was no excitement or surprise on his face. He seemed to take everything that had happened for granted.


    And this was indeed the case. Two years ago, very few people knew the truth behind everything that had happened in the ''Blood realm'', so people''s guesses were not entirely accurate.


    It was not that he did not complete the trial. In fact, in the end, he managed to come into contact with the legendary Blood Stele, and it was only at that time that he was secretly harmed, resulting in the crippled of the peerless blood source in his body.


    However, it could have been a coincidence. The moment he was kicked out of the Blood Stele, something quietly escaped from it and rushed into his body.


    It looked very similar to a martial artist''s blood source, but its surface was dull and gloomy, as if it had suffered some kind of trauma, and had lost its original luster. However, the fluctuations contained in it were very shocking, and even though it only exposed a little bit, it was like a sting lurking in the silent clouds, with the power to tear apart the heaven and earth.


    After the blood crystal had entered Cang Yun''s body, it immediately occupied the spot where the Blood Origin was in his dantian. Moreover, it released a strange suction force that actually absorbed all of the broken and dissipating power of the Blood Origin. As a result, the blood crystal had recovered a bit and gained a bit of luster. It slowly fused with the body, replacing the crippled Peerless Blood Origin from before and becoming a new source of blood for Cang Yun.


    This situation was extremely strange, but it could not be said to be unprecedented in the history. In the distant era, when the super strong warriors of the continent did not have much life left, they would try their best to take away the blood source in their bodies, leaving behind the inheritance so that the fated descendants could obtain it. Cang Yun''s situation was very consistent with the rumors, so he guessed that the blood tablet of the Blood World was actually the inheritance of a super strong expert from ancient times.


    However, Cang Yun also understood the principle that possession of a treasure was a crime. Hence, he did not announce this matter to the public after he came out of the ''Blood World''. Instead, he silently admitted to the sarcastic rumors of the people, and patiently trained, waiting for the day that the blood source would recover.


    After two years of hard work, this day had finally arrived.


    At this moment, the crimson blood source within his dantian had already recovered its luster. The original cracks had completely disappeared, reforming into a complete crimson crystal. On its surface was a dense seven colored glow. It was noble and sacred!


    At this moment, the originally clear night sky was covered by dark clouds. Thunder rumbled within the dark night sky; it sounded like anger and panic.


    Cang Yun was jolted awake by the thunder and retreated from his cultivation. He stood up and looked up and down through the gaps between the trees in the mountain towards the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy, which was lit up by the lights.


    "Two years, I, Cang Yun, have returned!"

 C4

    The next day, within the Vastheaven Realm.


    When Cang Yun walked out of the teleportation formation, he could hear the bustling noises coming from the surroundings. He looked at the scene of prosperity before him and smiled faintly.


    He was the young master of the Vastheaven Realm, and every inch of land here was his home. The feeling of returning home made him excited.


    "Young master?"


    "Young Lord, you''re back!"


    "Quickly report to the sector lord!"


    At this time, a few guards guarding the Teleportation Formation noticed Cang Yun. After a moment of surprise, they surrounded him in pleasant surprise. Their expressions were filled with warmth and respect.


    "There''s no need to trouble everyone else. I can go back by myself." Cang Yun smiled and waved it off as he replied.


    Hearing this, the guards smiled and nodded their heads. They had worked in the Vastheaven Realm for a long time and had interacted with Cang Yun quite a bit. They knew that the latter was approachable and did not care about the complicated rules, so they smiled and watched Cang Yun leave.


    When Cang Yun''s figure disappeared from the end of the street, one of the guards withdrew his smile and shook his head slightly. He sighed with some regret.


    "Ahh, the heavens are truly blind. The young master is such a good person, yet he was forced to experience such a disaster."


    "Yeah, but I believe that the good will eventually be rewarded one day!" Another guard muttered.


    Everyone nodded when they heard this. Clearly, they were looking forward to that day.


    On the other side, Cang Yun, who had passed by the guards, arrived in front of a huge mansion not long after. As he looked over, he saw the words'' Blue Mansion ''on the mansion''s plaque.


    There were many guards guarding the front of the Blue Palace. However, Cang Yun did not bother with them. After he lightly smiled and nodded to them, he immediately rushed inside.


    After passing through the wide courtyard and taking a look at the empty living room from afar, Cang Yun turned and walked directly towards the study.


    Jiyaaa!


    After arriving at the study room, Cang Yun gently pushed open the half-closed door and stuck his head in. When he saw the middle-aged man who was writing something down in the room, his lips curled up into a smile.


    "Father!"


    After shouting at the middle-aged man, Cang Yun walked in with a mischievous smile.


    The middle-aged man in front of them was dressed in a cyan long robe. He was tall and straight, and had a resolute face that gave off a sense of vicissitudes. This man was Cang Yun''s father, Cang Yuanfeng!


    "You stinking brat, you''re already so big, yet you still don''t have any rules." The middle-aged man stopped writing as the imposing aura around his body disappeared. He raised his head to look at Cang Yun and jokingly scolded him. However, there was no reprimand in his eyes. Instead, there was a surge of warmth.


    "Heh, wasn''t it because I missed you so much that I forgot about you?" Cang Yun scratched his head, and then, he arrived beside his father Cang Yuanfeng. After looking at the letter on the table that had not yet closed, he asked: "Dad, who are you writing to?"


    "To your Uncle Zhou, it''s been a long time since we last met. Write a letter to reminisce about the past." Cang Yuanfeng smiled, and then, he closed the letter and stuffed it into the envelope.


    "To reminisce about old times? "Dad, I don''t think you and Uncle Zhou have been in contact for two years. Now that you want to write a letter to reminisce about the past, are you hiding something from me?" Cang Yun blinked his eyes as he spoke because he had faintly seen the words'' underworld ''on the letter. This meant that the contents of this letter were not as simple as simple reminiscing of the past.


    Thinking about what he knew, it was not hard for Cang Yun to guess that his father was worried about the matters of the Netherworld.


    Hearing this, Cang Yuanfeng smiled and shook his head. "Looks like I can''t hide it from you, kid. Tell me, what do you know?"


    "Hey, I don''t know much." Seeing Cang Yuanfeng''s questioning gaze, Cang Yun gave a brief summary of the news that Xu Guang had told him.


    "Hmph, those bastards from the Netherworld actually want to take advantage of the young disciples of my Vastheaven World. They''ve really made a good plan!"


    The young disciples were extremely important to any power, as they represented their power''s hope and future. Therefore, this move of the Netherworld was not something that could be described as ruthless. If it was successful, it would be an extremely serious blow to the Vastheaven Realm.


    "That being said, we have no reason to avoid war. Dad, do you have any plans?" Cang Yun asked as he picked up the teapot on the table, poured two cups of tea, passed one to Cang Yuanfeng, and drank the other by himself.


    "Nope."


    Cang Yuanfeng shook his head helplessly. But soon after, he saw the relaxed and indifferent Cang Yun, who was drinking his tea leisurely beside him. A trace of light flashed across his deep eyes, and he asked: "You have a solution, kid?"


    "There is one way, but it depends on whether you have enough things prepared in the next two years." Cang Yun said with a smile.


    Prepared items?


    Cang Yuanfeng was a little suspicious at first, but suddenly, he seemed to have thought of something. He looked at Cang Yun, and asked in pleasant surprise, "You condensed a blood source?"


    However, according to the latter''s calculations, the arrival of this day should still require a few more days, but he did not expect it to be brought forward so early. This made Cang Yuan Mountain feel a little pleasantly surprised; after all, the great war was coming soon, so it was naturally good for Cang Yun to recover his strength a little earlier.


    "I finished it yesterday." Cang Yun nodded his head, yet his countenance was as calm as ever. He had paid too much in the past two years, and it was only natural that he would need to pay a bit more attention to this.


    "Hey brat, why did you come back so quickly? So you couldn''t wait to snatch your father''s collection." Cang Yuanfeng laughed and scolded, then nodded and said: "Don''t worry, all the things you need have been prepared. I guarantee to make you satisfied, brat."


    "Heh, then thank you, Dad." Cang Yun scratched his head embarrassedly, but the eagerness in his eyes was obvious. He didn''t need to be polite to his own father.


    The path of cultivation first started with the Origin Condensation Realm, which meant that the blood origin would be condensed according to the name, and then the Blood Spirit Realm. This stage required the help of many external forces to help the blood origin grow and awaken a strange spirit power, and only by completing this step could the blood origin be able to produce a unique source energy.


    Now that Cang Yun had successfully formed his blood source, he would need external help to form his blood source and step into the Blood Spirit Realm.


    Moreover, the higher the grade of the blood source a martial artist possessed, the more quantity and quality of blood essence they would need to awaken their Spirit Accumulation. Thus, in order for this day to come, Cang Yuanfeng had already begun preparing two years ago.


    After two years of preparation, in addition to Cang Yuanfeng''s strength as the master of a realm, it was not hard to imagine just how astonishing that collection would be. As a result, Cang Yun could not help but feel anticipation.

 C5

    In the backyard of the Blue Palace, Cang Yun followed Cang Yuanfeng and passed through the quiet and deep courtyard before finally stopping in front of a hidden stone door. Cang Yuanfeng extended out his palm, and surging source energy spread out.


    Rumble ¡­


    In the next moment, the heavy stone door slowly opened. Cang Yun turned his head to the side and looked at the stone door that had bright rays of light coming out. He pursed his lips and a look of anticipation appeared in his eyes.


    This was the private treasury of Cang Yuanfeng, and Cang Yun had come here once or twice before. Thus, he knew that his father valued this treasury very much, and only extremely precious things would be placed inside.


    "Let''s go." Cang Yuan Feng waved his hand and immediately took the lead to walk in, with Cang Yun following closely behind.


    Inside the stone door was a secret room. Over ten night pearls the size of goose eggs hung from the ceiling of the room. They emitted a gentle light, brightening up the entire room.


    On both sides of the chamber, there were stone racks. On one of the shelves, there were numerous porcelain bottles. These porcelain bottles all had a rich luster to them. Clearly, they were some sort of restrictive spell added to them to protect the contents of the porcelain bottles.


    Cang Yun knew that what was contained within these porcelain bottles were the spirit beast blood essences that Cang Yuanfeng had collected over the past two years.


    "How is it? Are you satisfied with the quantity?" Cang Yuanfeng asked with a smile.


    Cang Yun looked around with a fiery gaze. He nodded and said, "I am very satisfied. Thank you, old man."


    He roughly estimated that there were about sixty to seventy porcelain bottles, and each bottle contained the blood essence of a spirit beast. In other words, Cang Yuan Peak had prepared sixty to seventy portions of spirit beast blood essence.


    In addition, these porcelain bottles were all labeled with the types of spirit beasts killed, as well as the cultivation level when they were alive, allowing people to roughly guess the quality of the spirit beast blood essence within the porcelain bottles. In this aspect, Cang Yun was quite satisfied with them, and could even be said to have exceeded his expectations.


    "There''s no need to be courteous to your father." Seeing the moved look in Cang Yun''s eyes, Cang Yuanfeng patted his shoulder, and then urged him with a hint of excitement: "Hurry up and start. Your father is somewhat impatient to see the power of your blood source."


    Even though he himself had never truly felt the power of the blood source that was obtained from the inheritance, he was able to faintly sense the astonishing vibrations that were lurking within the blood source. Hence, he believed that this mysterious blood source would definitely not disappoint him.


    The next moment, Cang Yun took off his shirt and walked into the stone room with his upper body bare. He sat down cross-legged and took a posture of cultivation.


    Twenty portions of spirit beast blood essence just happened to fill up the pool. The dark red liquid didn''t even reach Cang Yun''s chest as an extremely rich smell of blood suddenly filled the room.


    After doing all of this, Cang Yuanfeng temporarily stopped moving. With a somewhat worried and expectant gaze, he instantly stared at the movements in the pool.


    Weng! *


    At this moment, Cang Yun''s hands, which were buried under the scarlet blood, moved slightly and formed a strange seal. The originally calm liquid surface seemed to be disturbed as it started to violently churn.


    Cang Yun''s face trembled. At this moment, the tremendous energy contained within the spirit beast blood essence was entering his body, and a strong stabbing sensation spread throughout his body, as if there were countless tiny needles stabbing into his body, entering his skin, then entering his meridians, and finally spreading to his dantian. That kind of feeling was akin to a cruel torture, even with Cang Yun''s mental fortitude, it was hard to bear.


    This was the pain that every genius needed to experience, because the higher the grade of the blood source, the higher the quality of the spirit beast blood essence. This was the pain that every genius needed to experience, because the higher the grade of the blood origin, the higher the quality of the spirit beast blood essence.


    Cang Yun understood this point very well. Therefore, even though the pain was unbearable, he still gritted his teeth and persevered. Without the slightest bit of distraction, he cultivated methodically.


    The thumb sized blood source had obviously grown in size, and the seven-colored halo surrounding it had become even brighter, emitting a mysterious and noble aura.


    At this time, seeing that the spirit beast blood essence in the pool had been reduced by more than half, Cang Yuanfeng once again waved his hand and poured another twenty portions of spirit beast blood essence into the pool.


    In a split-second, the reek of blood that had originally been calm within the stone room suddenly became stronger. The pain on Cang Yun''s face also became more obvious.


    The level of power they had reached far exceeded that of the last time when he had awakened the Blood Origin''s power. The numbing pain corroded every inch of his nerves, and beads of sweat rolled down his cheeks. Cang Yun''s face paled.


    Seeing this situation, even the calm Cang Yuanfeng on the side could not help but reveal a look of worry. The hands on his back tightened slightly, and only after a long while, when he saw that the situation in the blood pool had stabilized, did he slowly loosen his grip.


    At this point, more than forty spiritual beast blood essences had been used up. However, this was not the time to end. This was because the mysterious blood source within Cang Yun''s body was still crazily absorbing energy like a bottomless pit.


    Cang Yuanfeng''s expression was very complicated, there was some anticipation, and also some worry, this situation meant that the mysterious blood source within Cang Yun''s body was of a very high rank, and even somewhat unexpected. However, correspondingly, in order to awaken the spirit energy within, one would have to experience an extremely dangerous situation.


    Thus, even though Cang Yuanfeng had experienced many storms, at this moment, he was still a little hesitant.


    However, when he saw the Cang Yun, who was still seated cross-legged quietly within the blood pool with a trace of paleness on his face, the hesitation in Cang Yuan Feng''s heart gradually turned into determination.


    With a wave of his hand, he poured the last twenty or so spirit beast blood essence into the blood pool.


    In an instant, the blood pool boiled once again ¡­

 C6

    Tick... Drip drip ¡­


    In the stone chamber''s blood pool, the sweat on Cang Yun''s face was rolling down like a torrential rain. As it hit the blood-red surface, there was a series of "ding-sounds.


    From the beginning till now, four hours had already passed, and an entire seventy portions of spirit beast blood essence had been consumed. It had to be said that this situation far exceeded the expectations of Cang Yuanfeng and his son.


    What was even more unbelievable was that within the blood pool, the energy of the spirit beast blood essence was gradually fading. However, the blood source within Cang Yun''s body still did not show any signs of awakening. It was as if it was a bottomless pit that could not be filled.


    If this carried on, then the consequences would be extremely serious, because there was only one chance for the blood origin to awaken its spirit energy. If it were to give up halfway, then the spirit energy hidden within the blood origin would also die in the womb, and could not be awakened again in the future. If that happened, then Cang Yun would truly become a cripple in the future.


    After hesitating for a while, Cang Yuanfeng finally walked next to the stone shelf. He reached out and took down a very secret porcelain bottle, and after gently wiping off the dust on the surface, he stared at the ancient and alluring porcelain bottle in his hand, and his eyes flashed with a pondering look.


    However, this nameless Spirit Beast blood essence was not ordinary. He had tried to test it once, but the power contained within it was too violent, and even with his strength, he did not dare to absorb it. Clearly, the strength of this Spirit Beast before it died had already reached an extremely terrifying level.


    However, Cang Yuanfeng did not dare to rashly make a decision. If he failed, with the incomparably berserk energy contained within the spirit beast blood essence, Cang Yun would definitely explode and die, without even a chance to save him.


    He hesitated for a long time, and only when the last trace of blood in the blood pool was about to be drained did Cang Yuanfeng come to a decision. He slowly walked to the edge of the blood pool, opened the bottle in his hand, and poured it down.


    He knew that if it was Cang Yun, he would also make the same decision. The latter had paid too much for this in the past two years and had given up just like that. No one would be willing to give up.


    Gulp!


    Moreover, the color of the blood was so dark that it was several times denser than the twenty portions of spirit beast blood essence from before. One could even see with the naked eye that the rolling blood had become viscous at this moment, and an extremely rich and bloody aura filled the entire stone room.


    Following this change, Cang Yun''s expression changed, the veins on his forehead stood out, and his teeth chattered continuously, causing one''s scalp to go numb. He could feel that the blood around him had turned into magma, and it seeped into his body from the outside.


    At this time, he could no longer maintain his calm. His arms tightly hugged his body, and he leaned against the edge of the blood pool, painfully curled up together, resisting and enduring the pain from his body.


    Seeing Cang Yun rolling in the blood pool in pain, the hands on his back were tightly clenched together. On his somewhat aged face, there was an expression of worry that could not be dispelled. However, he couldn''t do anything, and could only pray in his heart.


    The atmosphere within the stone room became extremely tense. This kind of pressure lasted for around ten minutes before it gradually disappeared.


    As the last trace of blood disappeared from the pool, Cang Yun''s trembling body slowly calmed down. He took a few deep breaths before he weakly leaned against the wall.


    And at this moment, a crisp sound like an egg peeling a shell suddenly rang out from within his body. It was as if something had finally broken free and was announcing its awakening to this world.


    "Ling Yun has finally awakened!"


    When he realized all of this, Cang Yun''s exhausted face could not help but reveal a smile. He closed his eyes and looked into his current Dantian, where the crystal-like blood source had disappeared and was replaced by a life-like ''Spirit Accumulation''.


    This'' Spirit Accumulation ''seemed to vaguely have a dragon shaped figure, and below it, a dense multicolored cloud floated. The two combined, and it was like a flying dragon soaring in the sky, displaying a noble and domineering aura.


    At this time, the ''dragon head'' lifted, and suddenly, a dark and deep source of Origin Energy slowly came out from the ''dragon mouth''. After circling around the Dantian once, it finally calmed down.


    Origin Energy was the foundation of a martial artist''s cultivation, and that was to say, at this moment, Cang Yun could truly be considered a martial artist. Moreover, although this dark black source energy looked dark and reserved, as the person in control, Cang Yun could clearly feel that under this tranquility, it contained a sharpness and domineering aura that caused one''s heart to palpitate.


    Apparently, this Spirit Accumulation that had undergone countless hardships, and could even be said to only be able to awaken after a life or death situation, was of an extraordinary quality. Furthermore, the Origin Energy it produced was also extraordinary, although he could not accurately assess the power of this Origin Energy, Cang Yun estimated that it was at least several times stronger than the one that came from his Blood Origin Energy two years ago.


    Moreover, the dragon-shaped ''Spirit Accumulation'' within Cang Yun''s body did not stop after spitting out a strand of Origin Energy. After all, the amount of energy that he had absorbed from the spirit beast blood essence was simply too great, especially the last portion that he had added, which not only caused his Blood Origin to awaken, but also caused a large portion of the energy to be absorbed by the ''Spirit Accumulation''. Currently, it was adding fuel to the Origin Energy.


    One, two ¡­ Under Cang Yun''s pleasantly surprised gaze, Origin Energy would spew out from the ''dragon''s mouth'' every few seconds and enter his dantian. This continued for more than ten minutes, and gradually, his small dantian began to fill up.


    "This is the beginning of the end, isn''t it? This suffering is worth it!"


    Cang Yun was unable to contain his joy. Normally speaking, from the time when he had first awakened his Spirit Accumulation, it would take at least two to three months for his Dantian to become so rich with Origin Energy. Now, however, this period of time had been shortened by several times.


    After all, there was still a month before the opening of the Immortal Yang Secret Realm. At that time, his opponents were those fellows from the Netherworld and the current number one in the Earth Academy, Xu Guang. Especially the latter.

 C7

    Cang Yun slightly closed his eyes within the blood pool. With a thought, Origin Energy flowed through his Dantian along his meridians and flowed through his entire body. Immediately, a refreshing feeling of numbness arose as the fatigue in his body was reduced by half.


    In the next moment, he opened his eyes, looked at Cang Yuanfeng who was standing beside him, and grinned.


    "Thanks, Dad."


    This gratitude was partly because of the effort Cang Yuanfeng had put in these two years, and partly because of the trust Cang Yuanfeng had in him at that critical juncture earlier.


    "It''s good that you survived." Cang Yuanfeng let go of his hand, and said with a smile as if a burden had been lifted off his shoulders.


    "Heh, that''s a must. I can''t betray the trust father has in me!" Cang Yun chuckled. As he spoke, he walked out from the blood pool. After which, he put on his shirt and tidied it up in a simple manner.


    "You little ass." Cang Yuanfeng laughed and scolded. Then, he sized up the youth whose aura had changed greatly in front of him. He said seriously, "Alright, let me experience the power of your Origin Energy."


    After he finished speaking, Cang Yuanfeng stood with one hand behind his back, and with the other hand he beckoned to Cang Yun, "Use your full strength to attack me."


    "Then, dad, you must be careful!" Cang Yun''s eyes lit up. He was also looking forward to the mysterious source energy within his body.


    As he finished speaking, Cang Yun slowly lifted his right hand and formed a palm with his five fingers. In the center of his palm, a black source of Origin Energy appeared, faintly revealing a sharp and overbearing fluctuation.


    Cang Yun paused for a moment and felt the strand of Origin Energy in his palm. Feeling the strange fluctuation in it, he waited for a familiar feeling to emerge. In the next moment, his eyes suddenly focused, and the gentle dark black Origin Energy in his palm began to boil.


    As he struck out with his palm, Cang Yun''s palm imprinted straight at Cang Yuanfeng along with a violent source energy fluctuation.


    On the other side, as he saw the sharp Origin Energy fluctuation in Cang Yun''s palm, a glint of light flashed across Cang Yuanfeng''s eyes, and his face revealed a look of satisfaction. After that, he unhurriedly extended his right palm, and the green Origin Energy turned into a gentle light, blocking Cang Yun''s attack.


    Weng! *


    Cang Yun''s palm struck the light barrier formed by Cang Yuan Mountain''s source energy. When the source energy from the two clashed together, the air instantly emitted a buzzing sound. The soft light around Cang Yuan Feng''s palm slightly trembled, and he nodded in satisfaction.


    Hearing this, Cang Yun blinked his eyes, and a mysterious smile appeared on his face. "Father, don''t be too hasty with your conclusions. The good show is yet to come."


    As soon as he finished speaking, while Cang Yuanfeng was in a slight daze, Cang Yun rotated his palm. The dark black Origin Energy in the center of his palm also changed abruptly, turning into black Origin Energy threads that crazily drilled into the light screen.


    Hm?


    This change caused Cang Yuanfeng to reveal a look of shock. He could feel that the threads formed by Cang Yun''s Origin Energy were actually filled with a piercing power. In just an instant, his Origin Energy barrier was pierced through, and with a ''kacha'' sound, it shattered.


    Seeing the black energy that did not diminish from the attack, Cang Yuanfeng''s expression changed. His arm trembled, and in an instant, a surging green energy surged out, directly dispersing Cang Yun''s energy threads. Immediately, the energy in his palm retracted and turned into a gentle suction force, bringing Cang Yun''s retreating body back to its original spot.


    "Haha, good!" Cang Yuan Feng withdrew his hand and laughed out loud. His laughter was filled with gratification and joy.


    Looking at the smiling Cang Yuanfeng, Cang Yun also grinned, a sense of satisfaction rising in his heart.


    "Oh right, dad, the spirit beast blood essence you injected in the end seemed to be quite extraordinary, right?" Delighted, Cang Yun suddenly asked out of curiosity. He had personally tested and knew that the quality of the Spiritual Beast''s essence blood was beyond his imagination. In fact, his body had also undergone an unexplainable change due to the tempering of the Spiritual Beast''s essence blood.


    "Yes, it is indeed extraordinary."


    He slightly raised his head, as if he had sunk into reminiscence. After a long while, he finally let out a long sigh, and his expression was somewhat sorrowful.


    "That''s what your mother used her life to exchange for." Cang Yuanfeng said softly.


    "Mother?"


    Cang Yun''s body could not help but tremble as he muttered this somewhat unfamiliar yet heart-shaking word. In his memory, he had never seen his mother before, but a vague, gentle figure had accompanied him since he was young.


    When he was confused, he had asked Cang Yuanfeng about it many times, but every time, the latter would remain silent with a sorrowful expression, and the people who knew about him in the entire Blue Palace would deliberately avoid this question. After they gradually understood, Cang Yun also understood his father''s sadness, and did not pursue this matter.


    As a result, even though Cang Yun was already an adult, he didn''t know much about his mother. All he knew was that his mother died when he was only half a year old.


    "Father, tell me about mother ¡­" Cang Yun raised his head and hesitated for a moment. In the end, he could not help but ask what he had wanted to know the most.


    Hearing this, Cang Yuanfeng stared fixedly at Cang Yun and the father looked at each other for a long time. After that, Cang Yuanfeng sighed and nodded, his gaze sank into the reminiscence as he slowly started to narrate.


    "Twenty years ago, your mother and I met by chance. At that time, she was heavily injured and was saved by me, and because of a few reasons, we stayed in the Blue Palace, and gradually we became more and more familiar with each other. I don''t know when, but both your mother and I started to have feelings for each other ¡­" Then, he looked towards Cang Yun as he shook his head and said with a smile: "I won''t talk about those trivial matters with you. In any case, there will be a day where you experience it, you just need to understand that your mother and I were in love back then."


    Hearing this, and seeing the happy and intoxicated expression on Cang Yuanfeng''s face, Cang Yun pursed his lips as he thought in his heart. It seems that the process of Father and Mother being together in love back then had many beautiful stories.


    "That year, Mother was severely injured ¡­ What''s going on? " Cang Yun suddenly asked. His intuition told him that all the stories had something to do with that.


    "Your mother''s background is a bit extraordinary, but because of some matters, her family was annihilated, and your mother was the only survivor. That year, after I saved your mother, she had nowhere to go, which was why she stayed in the Cang Estate." Cang Yuanfeng explained.


    "Then... How did Mother die? " Cang Yun bit his lips and asked.


    Cang Yuanfeng sighed, and then said faintly: "This matter, it''s a long story. Everything has to be told from your mother''s family ¡­"

 C8

    Cang Yuan Feng''s somewhat low and deep voice slowly drifted about the stone room.


    "Your mother''s family originally originated from a rather large faction in the Divine Province. Due to some hidden reasons, it caused a disaster. Meanwhile, your mother fled with the clan''s inherited martial arts."


    "Divine State?" As Cang Yuanfeng spoke till here, Cang Yun smacked his lips and could not help but interrupt. This information was truly shocking to him.


    According to legend, the Divine Province was the most ancient land in the entire continent. Many inheritances from several other provinces came from there, and it was a mysterious and powerful place. Experts were as numerous as the clouds, and there were many legends that people yearned for. Cang Yun never thought that his mother would actually come from that place. Furthermore, from Cang Yuanfeng''s tone, it seemed that the family that his mother was from before, was quite extraordinary as well.


    "No." Cang Yuanfeng shook his head, and said afterwards, "When I just saved your mother, your mother did indeed have a great hatred in her heart. However, ever since I fell in love with her, that hatred gradually faded.


    "Only, in your mother''s heart, there has always been an obsession, which is to hope that her clan''s legacy will not be ended just like this. And it is precisely because of this that your mother has lost her life."


    "The mother''s family''s inheritance shouldn''t be simple, right? Is it related to the spirit beast blood essence I absorbed before? " Because he remembered that Cang Yuanfeng had just said that the portion of spirit beast blood essence was exchanged with his mother''s life.


    "That''s right." Cang Yuan Feng nodded his head and explained, "Your mother''s family''s martial arts heritage is a little unique and requires a special physique. That kind of special physique, aside from the members of her family, requires the spirit beast blood essence in order to open it."


    "In order to obtain that spirit beast blood essence, your mother and I had returned to her clan''s former home together. However, unexpectedly, your mother''s enemies were also hidden there the entire time. After a bloody battle, even though your mother and I had successfully obtained that spirit beast blood essence, your mother still suffered extremely serious injuries and finally died in my arms."


    As he spoke till this point, Cang Yuanfeng''s eyes were completely red, filled with surging hatred, and at the same time, self-blame. He looked at Cang Yun and shook his head, sighing guiltily: "I know that all these years, you have been missing your mother.


    Hearing this, Cang Yun''s eyes reddened slightly. He took a few steps forward and heavily hugged Cang Yuanfeng, and immediately shook his head: "How can this daddy blame you."


    In the next moment, Cang Yun clenched his fists tightly. A cold and stern expression flashed across his delicate and pretty face. His eyes narrowed as he said, "If you must blame someone, blame those people who killed Mother!"


    "Yes, those people deserve to die!" Not only have we destroyed a clan, we haven''t even spared the last weak girl. " Cang Yuan Feng raised his head, thick killing intent emerged from the depths of his eyes.


    "Dad, can you promise me one thing?" Cang Yun suddenly said.


    "Go ahead." Cang Yuanfeng nodded.


    "Count me in on this matter of avenging my mother!" Cang Yun said as he raised his face.


    Hearing this, Cang Yuanfeng blankly looked at the young man with a tender face and firm eyes. A wave of warmth and gratification rose in his heart, causing his eyes to become slightly red. Finally, he nodded heavily.


    "Originally, I did not plan to let you participate in this matter, so I did not tell you about your mother''s matter. However, two years ago, based on what happened to you in the ''Blood World'', I''m afraid that your mother''s enemies have already set their eyes on you. That''s why I''m telling you everything today, I hope you will be prepared in the future." Cang Yuanfeng slowly said.


    "The matter of the ''Blood World'', huh." Cang Yun muttered softly. For the past two years, he had been unable to understand why those strangers would suddenly attack him in the Blood realm trial. Now that he heard Cang Yuanfeng''s words, he finally understood.


    At this time, just as Cang Yun was feeling a little absent-minded, Cang Yuanfeng slowly walked to the stone cabinet. Immediately after, he reached to the top of the stone cabinet and took out a dark golden colored jade scroll covered in dust from an extremely secretive corner.


    "What is this?" Cang Yun regained his senses, and asked with some curiosity when he saw the object in Cang Yuanfeng''s hands.


    "This is your mother''s family''s inherited profound art, True Dragon Tactics of the Heavenly Mantra!" After he finished speaking, he handed over the jade letter.


    "True Dragon Sky Controlling Art! What a domineering name! "


    Cang Yun sighed in his heart. After which, he grabbed the dark golden jade slip in his hand and gently wiped off the dust on the surface.


    However, what was surprising was that at this moment, the originally silent jade chip seemed to ''come alive'', instantly releasing an extremely resplendent golden light. Moreover, within the golden light, there was a faint buzzing sound, if one listened carefully, it sounded like the roar of a True Dragon.


    "This is?" This kind of change shocked Cang Yun, and only after the jade scroll had calmed down once more, did he look at Cang Yuan Mountain with doubt and ask.


    However, Cang Yuanfeng revealed a smile, and smiled in a rather gratified manner: "On this jade slip, your mother''s ancestor had once placed an sensing restriction on it. And only by satisfying the requirements of this special physique can the seal on it be removed.


    "Is it because of that spirit beast blood essence?" "What kind of special physique is that?" Cang Yun curiously asked.


    A special physique was the same as a high-grade blood source, and it had many miraculous uses and benefits for martial artists. Unlike a special physique, the aspects that reflected its effects were also different. For instance, Cang Yun knew that with a fire spirit body, the source energy of a person with such a physique would be infected with a trace of fire, making them even more violent and violent than normal source energy.


    "It is indeed because of that spirit beast blood essence. According to your mother, that is the blood essence of a True Dragon God Beast that your family retained since an extremely long time ago. The person who absorbed it can obtain a sliver of the power of a True Dragon and thus become a True Dragon." Cang Yuanfeng slowly explained.


    "True Dragon Body?" Cang Yun softly muttered to himself. He had never heard of this kind of physique before. However, from the domineering name, there were some things that could be associated with it. It should be quite extraordinary.


    "Does dad want me to re-cultivate this technique?" In the next moment, Cang Yun looked at Cang Yuanfeng and asked.


    "I am only giving you another choice. This technique should be extraordinary, and in addition to your current physique, I believe it will be very suitable for your training. However, the choice is yours. You can decide whether you want to cultivate it again or not." Cang Yuanfeng said.


    Upon hearing these words, Cang Yun gently stroked the golden jade slip in his hand as a wave of indescribable warmth surged through his heart. After which, he faintly smiled and made a decision.


    "The inheritance of the clan, this must be mother''s greatest wish before she died, right? Then let me, the son, do it! "Therefore, I chose it ¡­"

 C9

    Early in the morning, the sun slowly climbed over the wall that could not be considered high above and gradually spread until it penetrated the tallest wutong tree in the courtyard. At this moment, the entire Cang Mansion was enveloped by a resplendent glow.


    In the room, Cang Yun exited from his cultivation and looked at the golden jade slip in front of him. After he closed it, a satisfied smile appeared on his face.


    "In five days time, the True Dragon Tactics can be considered as the beginner level." Following this mutter, Cang Yun rose up.


    Ever since he returned from the stone room, he had been practicing the True Dragon Tactics for the past five days. Now, he had finally stepped into the threshold of mastery, successfully cultivating to the first layer of the mantra divided into nine levels.


    And it had to be said that this Mysterious Technique was indeed not ordinary. Although he had only trained in the first layer, it had also caused the Origin Power in Cang Yun''s body to have a clear change.


    However, what surprised Cang Yun the most was that besides cultivating this cultivation method, this True Dragon Tactics contained a rather powerful fighting technique. Using this fighting technique would allow one to mobilize a sliver of the True Dragon''s power within their body, causing terrifying damage, and was even stronger than high level Origin Skills.


    "It''s a pity that my power is too low right now. If I want to train to the second level, that''s impossible." Thinking up to this point, Cang Yun was slightly unsatisfied. According to the description of the cultivation method, every level of the chant would increase the power of the battle by a bit.


    The first four realms of cultivation were divided into the Essence Condensation, Spirit Blood, Secret Repository, and Nihility God realms. The Blood Spirit Realm was then further divided into four stages according to the amount of Origin Energy in the dantian: early, middle, late, and great perfection.


    Now that Cang Yun had reached the late stage of the Blood Spirit Art, he was only a hair away from the perfect stage. Compared to ordinary people, he could be considered to be slightly weaker, but compared to those talented disciples that could enter the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy, the latter had at least entered the hidden realm. There were even some like Xu Guang, who was currently ranked first in the Earth Class, who had already opened five secret scriptures.


    "There''s still half a month until the opening of the Immortal Yang Secret Realm. Time is running out." Cang Yun frowned slightly and muttered to himself. A moment later, he smiled and said, "However, pressure gives one motivation, and it''s a bad thing."


    In the next moment, Cang Yun packed up simply, and after that, he pushed open the door and left, heading straight for Cang Yuanfeng''s study.


    A moment later, Cang Yun lightly knocked on the study door and walked in. When he saw Cang Yuanfeng, who was deep in thought while sitting on the stone chair, he lightly smiled and leaned forward.


    "Dad, what are you thinking about?" Cang Yun asked softly as he filled the empty teacup on the table and gave it to Cang Yuanfeng.


    Cang Yuanfeng received the teacup and took a sip. The worry on his face disappeared as he shook his head with a smile. "I''m fine."


    "Are you worried about the war with the Underworld?" However, how could Cang Yun not understand his thoughts? Hence, he asked.


    "Yeah, there are too many things to consider. No matter what, I can''t calm down." Having his thoughts seen through, Cang Yuanfeng no longer hid as he sighed.


    "Well, what can I do to help?" Cang Yun nodded.


    As a decision maker, Cang Yuanfeng''s pressure was not small. Thus, whether it was as a young master or as a son, Cang Yun hoped that he would be able to do his best.


    Hearing Cang Yun''s words, Cang Yuanfeng nodded his head in gratification, and said with a smile: "There is indeed something that I need you to do."


    After he finished speaking, Cang Yuanfeng took out a letter from the secret compartment under the table and placed it on the table. "This letter to your Uncle Zhou, I think it''s best if you personally deliver it."


    However, as Cang Yun looked at the letter on the table, a bitter smile appeared on his face, "Father, you''re saying the opposite of that right? Those people of the Zhou Family are famous for not liking me. Is it really appropriate for you to ask me to send a letter? "


    "The rest of the Zhou Family does not like you, but there is one person who is the complete opposite." Cang Yuanfeng looked at Cang Yun and joked, "Don''t think that I don''t know. In these two years, that girl from Uncle Zhou''s family has written to you quite a few times."


    "Dad, you know about this too?" Cang Yun gave an embarrassed smile.


    "What, are you afraid I will know? "You little rascal, you are already so old, do you really think that you can hide a bit of a secret relationship from a woman?" Cang Yuanfeng scolded with a smile.


    "This ¡­" Seeing the strange look on his father''s face, Cang Yun felt a headache coming on as he said with a bitter face, "Father, what are you talking about? How is there any kind of relationship between children? I only have some childhood friends with her, how can I take it seriously!"


    "Is that so?" He then muttered to himself in a strange tone: "I heard that after the Zhou family''s girl grew up these past few years, she has grown up to be even more beautiful. In addition to her extraordinary talent, she has spread a rather great reputation in many ancient realms of the Cyan Plains in the recent few years."


    "Dad, stop!" Cang Yun rubbed his forehead and said with a bitter smile, "Can''t I give you this letter?"


    Cang Yun was speechless. He could only pick up the letter and leave with a bitter smile.


    "Oh right, your old man hasn''t seen that Zhou family girl in years. Blame her. Go and call her over to our Vastheaven World to play for a few days. If she can''t come, then don''t come back."


    However, just as Cang Yun stepped out of the door, Cang Yuanfeng''s gentle voice came from behind. Hearing the content of the words, Cang Yun felt his body become unsteady, and he almost fell over.


    After standing at the doorway for a few seconds, Cang Yun quivered and ran far away as if he was afraid that his father would make another ''excessive'' request.


    Cang Yun only stopped when he had stepped out of the main entrance of the Blue Palace. Remembering the conversation just now, he became slightly absent-minded as a cute, petite girl who always followed behind him couldn''t help but think of something in his mind.


    "It seems like it''s been eight years since we last met. I really do miss it."


    When he was young, his father Cang Yuanfeng and that Uncle Zhou had a very good relationship, so their relationship could be said to be very close. In those few years, he had established an extremely deep friendship with the girl. But later on, because of a few reasons, the relationship between the two families gradually became less and less, and they then lost that relationship. It had been several years since they last moved together.


    However, that beautiful memory had been deeply buried in his mind. Although it had been a long time, every time he thought of it, Cang Yun couldn''t help but feel yearning and yearning in his heart.

 C10

    In the Scorching Sun Ancient World.


    When Cang Yun walked out of the teleportation formation, a deafening hubbub from the surroundings entered his ears. The extent of the bustling commotion caused him to be slightly shocked.


    The Fiery Sun World was the large ancient world that Cang Yun was about to visit. It was ranked 50th on the Azure Province ranking board, and it was much more prosperous compared to the rank 80 in the Azure Sky Realm.


    On the street, the azure cloud paused for a moment until the surroundings matched the memories in his mind. A sense of familiarity came from the cloud before he slowly walked forward.


    Not long after, a vast manor appeared before his eyes. Cang Yun raised his head slightly and looked at the sign with the words'' Zhou Mansion ''. The corner of his mouth curled up into a smile.


    "I shall have to trouble you to report that the young master of the Vastheaven Realm, Cang Yun, has come to pay his respects."


    The young master of the Vastheaven Realm?


    "Please wait a moment." The few guards simultaneously sized up Cang Yun before one of the guards nodded and hurriedly rushed into the mansion.


    Not long after, the guard ran back and bowed to Cang Yun, "Young master Cang Yun, this way please. However, the patriarch and the others are currently in the middle of a family meeting, so the patriarch has ordered me to bring you to the hall to wait."


    "A family meeting?" Hearing this, Cang Yun raised his eyebrows slightly and nodded. Under the guidance of the guards, he entered the Zhou Mansion.


    However, just as he took a few steps, the guard leading the way suddenly stopped. Seeing this, Cang Yun looked towards the direction of the guard''s gaze with some doubt. He discovered that from the direction where the peach leaves were blocking the way, a slim figure was faintly approaching.


    As his clothes fluttered, he gave off a feeling of familiarity. This made Cang Yun''s heart jump, and he immediately stood on the spot.


    A moment later, the slender figure finally passed through the cover and looked over. The moment Cang Yun''s gaze made contact with him, the figure suddenly stopped. Their eyes met and they quietly stared at each other for a while.


    "Big Brother Cang Yun?"


    A somewhat stifled voice sounded out in the courtyard. Cang Yun looked at the young girl dressed in a purple dress, and his absent-minded eyes couldn''t help but reveal a trace of amazement.


    The young lady wore a purple dress and her hair was casually tied up, which just happened to fall down to her delicate waist. The gentle breeze blew past and made her look ethereal.


    "Xian''Er, long time no see!"


    Hearing this, the young girl quickly walked over. On her face, a pair of bright eyes had a tinge of red. With a slightly aggrieved tone, she said, "Big Brother Cang Yun hasn''t replied to me in the past two years. I thought you had forgotten about Xian''er!"


    The familiar name was like a heavy hammer striking at Cang Yun''s soft spot. Those beautiful memories gushed out from his mind like floodwaters.


    "How could that be? You know my situation for the past two years, so you didn''t reply to my letter. I just don''t want you to worry. Besides, didn''t I come to see you now?" Cang Yun smiled apologetically as he explained.


    The next moment, seeing the smile on Xian''er''s face, Cang Yun felt a little absent-minded. He couldn''t help but scratch the bridge of his nose and muttered, "The little girl from before has become a great beauty now."


    "Is that so? "Hee hee." Xian`er slightly raised her head, revealing a faint blush on her fair and charming face.


    He had been a servant of the Zhou Mansion for quite some time, but he had never seen a young girl reveal such a delicate appearance to a man. Especially in the past two years, after the young girl''s beauty and talent had been spread, there had been no lack of suitors, and the majority of them were all Heaven Chosen of the Azure Province. However, the young lady had an extremely cold expression, like a snow lotus iceberg.


    And now, this snow lotus had bloomed for the sake of this young man who did not seem to have any reputation, which caused the guards to be extremely shocked. After the surprise, he immediately realized something and quietly retreated with his body bent forward, knowing that the beautiful scenery in front of him was not something they could enjoy.


    "I heard that Uncle Zhou and the others are holding a family meeting. What? Did something happen?" As the two of them walked side by side, Cang Yun tilted his head and curiously asked. From what he knew, the family meetings would usually only be held when major events occurred.


    "Hmph, it''s still that group of bastards from the Fire Realm." Zhou Xian''er snorted lightly and said angrily. As she spoke, anger and grievance filled her spirited eyes.


    Fire Realm?


    In the entire Azure Province, this name was like a thunderclap that rang through one''s ears. This was because the Fire Realm was ranked eighth on the World Ranking List, and its foundation and strength were both extremely terrifying. However, what puzzled Cang Yun was that he had never heard of the ''Flaming Sun Realm'' and the ''Fire Realm'' having any interaction.


    After pondering for a while, when Cang Yun saw the worry on the beautiful face beside him, he finally understood and softly asked, "Is it related to you?"


    "Mm. The Fire Realm''s Young Master has come to propose a marriage. He wants me to betroth him as his concubine." Zhou Xian`er lowered her head slightly. Her bright eyes were filled with a layer of mist, and her voice was filled with grievance and indignation.


    Become a concubine?


    Cang Yun''s eyes narrowed as a cold light flashed in his pitch-black pupils. This Fire Realm Young Master was simply too arrogant, he actually wanted to have the precious daughter of the Flame Sun Realm Lord to be his concubine. He was simply relying on his strength to bully others, not to mention Xian''er''s expression, she didn''t even agree to this marriage.


    In the next moment, Cang Yun patted Xian''er''s shoulder in consolation and asked, "Uncle Zhou wouldn''t agree to such an overbearing request, would he?"


    In Cang Yun''s mind, Xian''er''s father was an extremely good person, especially towards Xian''er. He doted on her to the extreme, and he probably wouldn''t do such a disgraceful thing.


    "Father obviously wouldn''t agree. But the other uncles are afraid that if they were to reject him, they would anger the world of fire, so..." Zhou Xian`er''s voice was filled with grievance and helplessness. A young girl at her age had her own dreams for love and marriage, but living in a large clan like this was something she could not decide for herself.


    Cang Yun nodded, and immediately understood the situation. Looking at the young girl who was on the verge of tears, he consoled her gently, "Don''t be so sad, didn''t Uncle Zhou and the others still agree?"


    "But Big Brother Cang Yun, I really don''t want to marry that Fire Realm Young Master." Zhou Xian''er raised her head, her beautiful face was filled with a helpless begging expression.


    This scene had appeared many times in his childhood. In the memory, whenever the girl was helpless, he would go and cry to the boy, and the boy would always pull the girl out of her helplessness without exception.


    Gradually, therefore, the girl sees the boy as a faith, and the boy as a duty.


    However, times had changed, and they had been separated for eight years. Those scenes and feelings had long become memories. Originally, he thought that things had changed a long time ago, but now that he was faced with such a scene once again, he realized that the feelings were still as profound as before.


    Looking at the pitiful person in front of him, Cang Yun followed his childhood habit and gently rubbed his head that was covered by black hair. He then softly said those words that were deeply etched in his memories:


    "Don''t worry, there''s still me!"

 C11

    "Don''t worry, there''s still me."


    Zhou Xian''er looked at the gentle smiling young man in front of her and felt deeply moved. The helplessness in her heart disappeared and was replaced with trust and reliance that she hadn''t felt in a long time.


    "Thank you, Big Brother Cang Yun." Zhou Xian''er nodded his head heavily, he then extended his hand and grabbed Cang Yun''s arm with his white wrist, a happy smile appearing on his face.


    "Do you need to be so courteous to me?" Cang Yun also laughed softly.


    Just at this moment, a middle-aged man dressed as a butler quickly walked over and stopped in front of the two of them. A gentle smile hung on his amiable face.


    "Uncle Fu, long time no see." Before the middle-aged man could say anything, Cang Yun had already bowed and said with a smile.


    The middle-aged man in front of him was the old housekeeper of the Zhou Mansion, Cang Yun was no stranger to him. He remembered that when he was young, he had caused trouble at the Zhou Mansion, but it was this middle-aged man who had helped him lie and hide the truth.


    "That''s right. In a blink of an eye, eight years has passed. Young Master Cang has also grown up. He''s already so handsome." Uncle Fu revealed a kind smile as he replied with a tinge of emotion.


    "Uncle Fu also has the same demeanor as before." Cang Yun smiled.


    Cang Yun smiled awkwardly. The two''s actions were too intimate, so he gently pulled his arm in an attempt to break free, but just as he moved, he discovered that Xian''er''s smooth wrist was clearly using more strength than before. This made him a little stunned, but he had no choice but to give up.


    At this point, Uncle Fu looked at Zhou Xian''er and bowed slightly. He then spoke out once more, "Young miss, the Sector Lord is calling for you."


    "Ah, he just ran out and called me back after a while." Zhou Xian`er mumbled unwillingly, as she tilted her head to the side and looked towards Cang Yun, saying reluctantly: "Then Big Brother Cang Yun, please wait for a moment, I''ll come and find you soon."


    Hearing this, Cang Yun rubbed his forehead, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. It seemed that this little girl ran out himself, but this was in keeping with her usual style.


    "The sector lord said that if Young Master Cang is willing, you can also go with him." At this time, Uncle Fu continued.


    "Really? "Great!" Zhou Xian''er screamed out in fear, as she turned her gaze onto Cang Yun with anticipation.


    Cang Yun was also surprised. What was the meaning of calling him to come to the Zhou family''s meeting? But then he thought again, regarding the proposal of the Fire Realm, he had already agreed to Xian''er''s request. It was a good thing that he had gone to check on the situation.


    Thus, after a moment of thought, Cang Yun nodded his head in agreement.


    The three of them passed through the backyard and finally stopped in front of the solemn meeting hall. Uncle Fu stood in front and respectfully knocked on the door before gently pushing it open.


    The hall was spacious, and there were quite a few people in it. Sitting at the very top was a middle-aged man with a resolute face and a straight back, and he looked somewhat similar to Zhou Xian''er. Even the slight vicissitudes of life on his face could not hide his handsome temperament.


    Below Zhou Hao''s left hand sat four middle-aged men who were about the same age and had indifferent expressions. They were also the Zhou family''s spokesmen, and their authority was only second to a sector lord.


    Cang Yun''er had seen these people before as well. Although they had been separated for many years, their appearances had not changed, so Cang Yun recognized them as well.


    However, on the other side, there were three strangers, two old men, and a young man.


    A somewhat puzzled gaze swept over the three of them. When he saw the dazzling ''Fire'' characters on the clothes of the two old men, Cang Yun understood in his heart. It was likely that the three of them were the people from the Fire World.


    Hence, Cang Yun''s gaze landed on the two old men that were escorting the young man. The young man was around twenty years old, and with his handsome appearance, coupled with his tall and straight body, he could be said to be extremely imposing. At this moment, he was lazily leaning against the wooden chair.


    "This person should be the Fire Realm Young Master, Huo Wushuang, right?" Now that he had a better understanding of the situation, Cang Yun retracted his gaze and stepped through the door under Uncle Fu''s lead.


    "Father, all of you uncles." Zhou Xian`er bowed slightly towards Zhou Hao and the others.


    "Hello Uncle Zhou, and all uncles." Cang Yun didn''t dare to hesitate and quickly followed up with a respectful bow.


    "Haha, your nephew Cang Yun is also here. Quickly, sit down." Seeing Cang Yun''s arrival, Zhou Hao nodded and said with a gentle smile.


    In that instant, everyone''s gaze gathered over, and when they saw Zhou Xian`er intimately holding onto Cang Yun''s arm, their expressions instantly changed. In that instant, everyone''s gaze concentrated, and when they saw Zhou Xian`er intimately holding onto Cang Yun''s arm, their expressions instantly changed.


    Only Zhou Hao raised his eyebrows. His deep eyes flashed with a brilliant light. The smile on his face did not disappear. It was as if he was not angry.


    Boom! *


    Following an ear-splitting explosion, the young man from the fiery world stood up. With a slight squint of anger in his eyes, he asked Zhou Hao in a loud voice, "What do you mean by that? Is it because you''re looking down on my fiery world or is it because you, Zhou Hao, think that you''re someone capable enough to challenge my fiery world?" "I ¡­"


    "That''s right. With the Zhou Clan acting in such a manner, we must give our Fire Realm an explanation." The two elders beside the young man also stood up aggressively.


    A faint red source energy surfaced around the two old men as they spoke. Finally, it gathered behind them and gradually formed into the shape of a flame. That aura spread out and covered the entire meeting hall in a scorching atmosphere.


    "Source energy congealed, Nihility God Stage." Cang Yun''s pupils shrunk in surprise. Nihility God Stage could be considered an expert in the Azure Province, but this time, the Fire World actually sent out two experts like him. It was enough to see just how powerful they were.


    In the large hall, the few Zhou family members were also shocked. They lowered their heads without saying a word. It was evident that they were afraid of the strength of the two elders.


    Only Zhou Hao''s expression was extremely gloomy as he stared at the two fire realm experts. He was the master of the Sunfire Realm, and yet he was being ordered around by someone else in his own territory. To him, this was an absolute humiliation!


    Even though the other party''s background was extraordinary, he was the master of a realm. How could his dignity be trampled upon by others?


    "Crack!"


    Therefore, Zhou Hao exerted his strength and crushed the teacup in his hand into powder. With a ''whoosh'', he stood up. In an instant, an Origin Energy even more violent than the two old men''s exploded forth!

 C12

    BOOM!


    In the meeting hall, Zhou Hao''s body of Origin Energy surged out like a clap of thunder. His imposing manner filled the air as he surged towards the two elders from the fire world.


    Seeing Zhou Hao''s reaction, the two elders'' faces immediately became extremely serious. They could faintly feel a powerful pressure coming from them.


    "So this is the strength of a Nihility God Stage cultivator. It''s really scary." Cang Yun gritted his teeth, but did not utter a word. From both sides'' auras, it could be seen that Zhou Hao had gained the upper hand, and Zhou Xian''er was clearly not too much of a problem. If this continued, the Immortal Family''s side would benefit greatly, at least it would be able to suppress the arrogance and arrogance of those from the Fire Realm.


    After a few breaths of time, the two elders from the Fire Realm began to find it hard to hold on. Breathing rapidly, they involuntarily took two steps back, causing Huo Wushuang''s pupils to constrict. Then, a thunderous shout sounded in the hall: "That''s enough, Realm Lord Zhou Hao, do you want to fight with my Fire Realm?"


    Zhou Hao''s thick eyebrows creased. He slowly retracted his aura and then faintly glanced at the two flustered Fire Realm powerhouses. "You are asking for trouble."


    "Sector Lord Zhou, what does your Fiery Sun Realm mean? Is there no one who can bully my Fire World?" A dark expression emerged on Huo Wushuang''s face. His previous anger had disappeared, and his tone had become gloomy and cold.


    "Young Master Huo sure is a rake in the bucket." Staring at the aggressive young man in front of him, he lightly said: "First of all, my Sunfire World has not agreed to Young Master Huo''s proposal, so where did your fiancee come from? Secondly, it is you, Young Master Huo, who is shouting at me in my Sunfire Realm''s territory. I would like to ask you the reverse. What exactly does your Fire Realm mean? "


    Huo Wushuang slightly narrowed his eyes. With a hint of chilliness in his eyes, his voice became even colder: "Realm Lord Zhou, it looks like we have nothing to talk about? However, in that case, you must consider the consequences carefully. "


    The weight of Zhou Hao''s words was truly not low. Although Zhou Hao was a man with a bloodline, he was also the master of a realm, and thus, it was impossible for him to not consider the Yan Yang World. If he angered the Fire World, then the Yan Yang World would definitely suffer a severe blow.


    Seeing such a situation, the chilliness in Huo Wu''s eyes also gradually dissipated. His face revealed a smile that said he was certain of victory.


    "I can give you guys a cup of tea time to think about it. But now, on the basis of the marriage proposal, I must add another condition." When he said this, Huo Wushuang paused for a moment. He picked up the teacup and took a sip. Then, he pointed his finger at Cang Yun and said: "I will also deal with that young man."


    "What do you mean?" Zhou Hao suddenly raised his head and looked directly at Huo Wushuang as he asked in a deep voice.


    "What do you mean Sector Lord Zhou doesn''t know?" How can my future young master''s wife be related in the slightest to other men? " Huo Wushuang said with a faint smile.


    "Nephew Cang Yun is not a member of my Scorching Sun World. Isn''t this request of yours a little too much!" Zhou Hao''s deep voice contained a clear anger mixed within. The tyranny of this world of fire simply surpassed his bottom line.


    "Wouldn''t it be better if they weren''t from your Scorching Sun Realm? If I kill him, it will not affect the relationship between our two realms. " However, Huo Wushuang continued to sip his tea as he casually spoke. As he spoke, his eyes deliberately glanced at Cang Yun, and he didn''t conceal the murderous intent within his eyes.


    When Cang Yun felt this gaze, he, who hadn''t said anything for a long time, could not help but raise his eyebrows. He immediately stood up before Zhou Hao, who was about to speak.


    "I''ve heard that the young master of the Fire World is a brave and invincible being, but seeing his actions today has taken a toll on his reputation." Cang Yun looked at Huo Wushuang with a smile as his soft voice sounded in the hall.


    Upon hearing Cang Yun''s words, everyone in the hall turned to look at him. However, when they heard what Cang Yun said, many of them frowned in confusion.


    "What do you mean?" Although he did not understand the meaning behind his words, he could feel that the youngster in front of him was faintly mocking him from his appearance.


    "What I mean is that if Young Master Huo wants to kill me, a nobody, you also need to borrow the fame of the world of fire. This is truly disappointing." Cang Yun shook his head and explained.


    When they heard Cang Yun''s somewhat arrogant words, the crowd was even more puzzled. However, the Zhou clan members present also had some understanding of Cang Yun and knew that the latter was not the kind of person who would speak without thinking. Therefore, despite the doubt in their hearts, they did not say anything to stop him and instead quietly watched the situation unfold.


    Huo Wushuang''s pupils shrank as he said coldly: "Do you think I can''t kill you with my current strength?"


    Cang Yun shook his head, "Young Master Huo is powerful, I think that I am no match for you... However, you might not be able to kill me here. "


    As he finished his words, Cang Yun turned to look at Zhou Hao, who naturally understood Cang Yun''s intentions. He immediately nodded and said, "In this Scorching Sun World, anyone who dares to attack my nephew Cang Yun would become an enemy of my Scorching Sun World!"


    His goal this time was to propose marriage, and if Cang Yun destroyed all of this, it would be a loss to him. Therefore, he was silent for a moment, then looked towards Cang Yun and said: "You should know, even if you can protect it for a while, you won''t be able to protect it for a lifetime. So, what exactly do you want to say?"


    "You only have two requests. One is to propose marriage, and the other is to kill me. I have a suggestion that you can make these two questions into one. That way, it''ll be much simpler." Cang Yun looked at Huo Wushuang and said calmly.


    "Go ahead." Huo Wushuang nodded.


    "Xian''er is still two years away from adulthood. Only then can she get married, so ¡­" Cang Yun paused for a moment at this point. His originally calm eyes narrowed and instantly became stern. He stared at Huo Wushuang and said: "So why don''t we bet with each other. In two years, we will have a life-and-death battle here!"


    "Gambling match?" Huo Wushuang laughed lightly, then looked at Cang Yun with disdain: "So you want to use this opportunity to buy time. But what''s the meaning of this to me? Now that the marriage contract has already been set, killing you is only a matter of time. Why should I accept such a silly request from you? "


    "Of course it does." However, before Cang Yun could reply, Zhou Xian''er suddenly stood up, her beautiful face filled with determination. "If you don''t agree to big brother Cang Yun''s request, I''ll rather die than marry you."


    Cang Yun turned his head to the side and looked at the beautiful side of his face. The corner of his mouth curled into a smile and at this moment, the latter coincidentally turned her head to look at him.


    He looked at Zhou Xian`er, and a deep sense of greed appeared in his eyes. This made Cang Yun frown, he discovered that the greed in his eyes was not because of Zhou Xian`er, but because of something else.


    However, before he could think much about it, the somewhat gloomy voice of Huo Wushuang rang out: "I can promise you that. But if I win, what will I get?"


    "If you win, I''ll marry you." After hesitating for a moment, Zhou Xian''er raised her head and said resolutely.


    "I''ll give you my life as well." Cang Yun faintly smiled as he added.


    "Very good." Huo Wushuang was slightly satisfied. Then, he nodded and said: "I will give you two years."


    "That is to say that you have agreed. However, since this is a gambling match, what price would you have to pay if Young Master Huo lost?" Cang Yun asked with a faint smile as he looked at Huo Wushuang with his calm eyes.


    "I lost? I will lose? " Huo Wushuang could not help but laugh. However, when he saw the unchanging calmness on Cang Yun''s face, which seemed to contain a confidence that was not inferior to his, his pupils shrank. Then, he withdrew his smile.


    "If I lose, naturally, I will drop the matter of the marriage proposal."


    "Isn''t it a bit unfair?" Cang Yun laughed softly.


    "Then what do you want?" Huo Wushuang asked with a frown.


    "Since I''m betting my life, does Young Master Huo not even have the guts to do so?" Cang Yun raised his eyebrows and gave a provocative smile.


    A cold light flashed through Huo Wushuang''s eyes. He never thought that someone would dare to talk to him in such a manner in a place that he had looked down upon. Especially the provocative look in Cang Yun''s eyes.


    Thus, a cold voice floated out from his mouth: "Tell me your name. I, Huo Wushuang, will accept this gambling match."


    "Azure Sky Realm, Azure Cloud." Cang Yun looked at Huo Wushuang, and as he spoke, his eyes were also filled with a thick killing intent.


    "Heh, Vastheaven Realm?"


    A hint of disdain appeared on the corner of Huo Wushuang''s mouth as he stared at Cang Yun: "I''m really curious. Where did the courage of a kid from an ancient realm at the bottom of the rankings come from to have the courage to challenge my courage?"


    However, facing Huo Wushuang''s taunt, Cang Yun only lightly smiled and said: "Sorry, I don''t think I need much courage to challenge you."


    "Is that so?"


    Huo Wushuang''s eyes turned cold. He stood up with a swoosh and stared at Cang Yun without blinking. The killing intent hidden in his heart also burst out at this moment.


    "You better cherish the last moments of your life!"

 C13

    In the hall, the atmosphere wasn''t relaxed much after Huo Wushuang and the others left. Zhou Hao and the others frowned, worry hanging on their faces.


    Seeing this, Cang Yun muttered to himself irresolutely before taking the initiative to break the silence with an apologetic tone, "Uncle Zhou, are you going to blame me for taking the initiative earlier?"


    "How could that be?" Zhou Hao shook his head. He looked at Cang Yun with a gentle smile on his slightly aged face, "You are doing this for Xian''er. Moreover, this matter has implicated you as well.


    As the Young Master of the Fire Realm, Huo Wushuang is not a simple character. I believe you have heard of him before, but you actually arranged a battle with him. How am I supposed to explain this to Big Brother Cang?


    Feeling the sincerity in Zhou Hao''s words, Cang Yun smiled. This Uncle Zhou in front of him was just like his father, someone who valued friendship greatly. It was likely that the two of them being close friends had something to do with their personality.


    "Uncle Zhou, there''s no need to be like this. This is my own decision. Moreover, the young master of the Fire World has an extraordinary strength. I might not necessarily lose. After all, I still have two years." He had heard a bit about Huo Wushuang''s situation. This person was a genius with the Unparalleled Blood Source, and his talent was similar to his back then, but now, Cang Yun had completely changed, and had inherited the legacy of an ancient almighty being. Although it had only been a short period of time, there was still hope for him to win.


    Zhou Hao also understood this nephew of his very well. Although the former was a little young, his character was extremely calm and steady. If he did not have any confidence, he would definitely not make such a reckless decision. This caused the worry in Zhou Hao''s heart to fade a lot.


    Of course, most importantly, Zhou Hao had already sensed Cang Yun''s current strength. This meant that the latter had already recovered his original talent, and with Cang Yun''s monstrous training speed back then, there was indeed a sliver of hope for the battle two years later.


    "Uncle Zhou, this is a letter my father wrote to you." The matter regarding the arranged battle had already been decided, and Cang Yun did not want to be entangled on this issue anymore. Thus, he changed the topic and stated his purpose in coming here, and handed the letter over to Zhou Hao.


    Zhou Hao took the letter and nodded. Then, he continued to read it in detail.


    "I understand." A moment later, Zhou Hao put down the letter in his hand. After pondering for a moment, he said, "I will discuss this matter with the ancestor in earnest. Only at that time will I be able to give your father an answer."


    "Ok, thank you, Uncle Zhou." Cang Yun faintly smiled. He could understand Zhou Hao''s reply. Although the latter was the lord of a realm, there was still a terrifying ancestor within the Sunfire World. As for that person, he was the true head of the world.


    "What''s there to thank me for? Today, you stood up for my Sunscorch World. If I were to say thank you, it would actually be Uncle that would be thanking you." Zhou Hao smiled as he stared at Cang Yun, "Recently, our Zhou clan''s opening day has coincided with that. I plan to leave one of the spots to you as a thank you, and on the other hand, it will be beneficial to your strength."


    Zhou family''s residence?


    This was because this so-called clan''s land was the foundation of a clan. Only the extremely outstanding geniuses from the clan would be able to enter it to undergo the trial. Once they completed it, they would be able to obtain many benefits.


    However, compared to the Zhou clan, the name of the Cang clan was much weaker. It was said that the ancestor of the Zhou family who founded the Fiery Sun World was an ancient figure, and both the Zhou family and the Fiery Sun realm were extremely famous at that time. The Fiery Sun realm was ranked higher on the Azure Province than the current Fiery World, but after the death of the Zhou family''s ancestor, the Zhou family gradually declined.


    However, although the Zhou family declined quite a bit, the name Zhou family still resounded throughout the Azure Province. After all, within the family grounds, it was the only place that carried the glory of the Zhou family.


    As he thought about this, Cang Yun felt a little envious. Currently, he urgently needed to increase his strength. This Zhou Clan''s land was a fortuitous opportunity that could only be encountered by chance but not sought.


    However, before he could reply, a gloomy voice suddenly sounded.


    The one who spoke was the Great Elder of the Zhou family''s three elders. He had a lot of authority in the Zhou family, so he was the first one to refute Zhou Hao. The other two elders also agreed after a moment of hesitation.


    "Great Elder is right, this matter still requires some consideration from the sector lord."


    "I also think that''s not appropriate. In recent years, the Zhou family has produced many genius disciples, and the quota for the clan territory is already quite tight. Sector Lords should consider the family more."


    Zhou Hao calmly looked down at the three Elders. After the three of them finished speaking, he coldly snorted and sneered, "I didn''t think that the three Elders would be so eloquent. But when we were negotiating with the world of fire, why didn''t I see you speak at all?"


    Zhou Hao''s indifferent words instantly blocked the three Elders'' mouths. All of their faces were red with embarrassment, unable to retort.


    "This matter was decided by the Patriarch himself. If you have any objections, go and speak with him." Looking at the three elders'' faces filled with shame and anger, in the end, Zhou Hao once again gave them an answer that they were unable to protest against.


    The three elders immediately became quiet after hearing that. "Since it''s the patriarch''s decision, we will naturally comply."


    The Patriarch of the Zhou Clan was the Zhou Clan''s Soul-Sealing Spike. No one dared to question or refute his words.


    While Cang Yun was happy with this result, he was also slightly surprised. When did the usually elusive Zhou family''s ancestor notice him again?


    However, before he could think about it, he felt some strength from his arm. He turned his head, and when he saw Zhou Xian''er''s urging gaze, he immediately came back to his senses and bowed to Zhou Hao.


    "Thank you, Uncle Zhou."

 C14

    Zhou Mansion, in a courtyard.


    Cang Yun sat cross-legged on the bed and closed his eyes, sinking into his cultivation. There were still three days until the Zhou Clan''s opening. Thus, after bidding farewell to Zhou Hao and Zhou Xian''er, he began his cultivation.


    He had also understood that the clan ground was actually a trial ground, and one must pass the trial within it in order to obtain benefits. Moreover, the strength to complete such a trial was often a crucial factor, therefore, he could not relax even after three days. After all, his cultivation was still a little too weak.


    "Cang Yun, get the hell over here."


    However, at this moment, a sudden shout came from the courtyard.


    Upon hearing the voice, Cang Yun opened his eyes as a frown creased his forehead. He pursed his lips and asked, "Why are you looking for trouble so soon?"


    When he had accepted the Zhou family''s quota, he had already anticipated such a situation. After all, the clan''s quota was very tight, and since he was an outsider, it naturally caused many people to be displeased. However, what surprised him was that trouble came knocking on his door so quickly.


    As he thought of this, Cang Yun stood up and walked out of the room. Since he had already accepted the placings, there was no reason for him to return. Therefore, he could only try out the methods of these Zhou Family disciples.


    "Hoh, not a cowardly turtle. He really dares to come out."


    In the courtyard, a young man dressed in white crossed his arms and sneered as he watched Cang Yun, who had walked out from his room. Around him, there were quite a number of youngsters of similar age, forming a semicircle.


    "What''s the matter?"


    Cang Yun took in the expressions of the people in front of him and his calm face became slightly indifferent. He immediately opened his mouth to ask. Since these people wanted to cause trouble, there was no need to pretend.


    The youth in white narrowed his eyes. When he saw the calmness and indifference in Cang Yun''s eyes, the anger in his heart rose even more.


    "What, you took something that doesn''t belong to you, don''t you understand?" The youth in white shouted in a low voice.


    Hearing this, Cang Yun couldn''t be bothered to keep up the suspense. He faintly shook his head: "The clan''s quota was given to me personally by Realm Lord Zhou Hao. Why is it something that doesn''t belong to me?"


    "A sector lord has bestowed it to you?" The youth in white sneered as he looked at Cang Yun with eyes filled with disdain, "A trash from the Vastheaven Realm is worthy of a spot in our Zhou Family? "Don''t think that I don''t know, but a pretty boy like you must have used flowery words to confuse Miss Xian''Er, which was why the latter asked for a placing for you. But today, I want you to know that without strength, any other methods are just a joke!"


    Obviously, the words of the youth in white clothing were what they were thinking. After all, these people did not know what had happened in the council chamber, so they could only come up with this conjecture, which they thought was the most reasonable one.


    Cang Yun smiled faintly but was too lazy to explain. It was just as the white-clothed youth had said, without strength, all explanations were a joke. The only way to make the joke not so ridiculous was to shut up those who were watching with absolute power.


    Therefore ¡­


    "There''s no need to waste words. If you want to fight, just do it." Taking a step forward, Cang Yun looked at the youth in white robes as his calm voice sounded out in the courtyard.


    "That''s exactly what I want!"


    As his white robes fluttered, his hands reached out at the same time. Origin Energy wrapped around his palms, and the wind from his palms was like blades. In that instant, he completely revealed his peak of the Blood Spirit Realm strength.


    However, in the face of such a ferocious attack, Cang Yun''s calm face did not change at all. Only when the white-clothed youth''s sharp palm strike was about to reach his body did he turn around and take half a step back. At the same time, Cang Yun brought his right palm together and turned it into a palm blade.


    Crack!


    A bone cracking sound suddenly rang out after the figures crossed each other. Immediately, the youth in white clothes was sent flying under astonished gazes before falling to the ground. He held onto his right arm as he cried out in pain.


    In just one exchange, the youth in white had lost without any suspense!


    This scene caused the surrounding Zhou family disciples to be in an uproar. Then, they turned their gazes towards the calm and tranquil Cang Yun, as their expressions slowly began to change. At this moment, they understood that this young man in front of them was not as weak as they had imagined!


    At this moment, the sound of someone clapping suddenly came from the side.


    "Cang Yun, you truly are worthy of being called the number one genius of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy. However, you injured a disciple of my Zhou family here. Aren''t you looking down on my Zhou family a little too much?"


    Hearing this voice, the entire courtyard instantly quietened down. Under numerous gazes filled with reverence, a purple-clothed youth slowly walked out of the path that the crowd had opened up. The corner of his mouth contained a trace of an arrogant smile as he stared at Cang Yun and asked in a somewhat stern voice.


    Cang Yun turned around and looked at the purple-clothed youth in front of him. He then pursed his lips and asked, "Is the main character finally here?"


    Although he didn''t understand much about the younger generation disciples of the Sunfire Realm, Cang Yun knew that the white-clothed youth from before was only pushed out to test him. After all, with the white-clothed youth''s strength, he didn''t have the qualifications to compete for the clan''s quota.


    "Brother Shan, you must avenge me!" At this time, seeing the purple-clothed youth appear, the white-clothed youth that was injured by Cang Yun quickly ran to the purple-clothed youth''s side. He glared at Cang Yun with malicious eyes and begged respectfully.


    However, Zhou Shan glared at him coldly when he heard the young man''s pleas.


    "Useless trash, the face of the Zhou family has been completely thrown away by you!" After a low curse, Zhou Shan once again stared at Cang Yun with his arrogant eyes. He smiled and said, "But no matter what, he is still a member of my Zhou family. If an outsider were to injure him, I will naturally avenge him."


    "Fair?"


    After which, he glanced at the white clothed young man beside Zhou Shan and said, "The one who has come to cause trouble is him. The one who has attacked first is also him. Therefore, the justice that you have mentioned should be me asking for it from you, right?"

 C15

    "You''re really confident!"


    Zhou Shan''s expression turned completely cold when he heard Cang Yun''s words, which clearly indicated that he was going against him. "In that case, let me see for myself where your confidence comes from."


    With that, Zhou Shan clenched his fists as a fiery red source energy surrounded his arms. He took a step forward and his body shot out like an arrow leaving the bow.


    BOOM!


    The fist that contained the fiery red source energy instantly closed the distance with the azure cloud. The strong source energy fluctuation caused the air to buzz, before pouring down towards the azure cloud.


    "The first layer of the secret scripture, huh?" Sensing the incoming force, Cang Yun''s slender eyebrows curved slightly, revealing a serious expression.


    He had just reached the peak of the Blood Spirit Realm a moment ago, and was still a bit far from reaching the first stage of the Secret Treasure Trove.


    Just as Zhou Shan''s fist was about to reach Cang Yun''s body, Cang Yun''s body leaned to the side. Dark black Origin Energy flashed under his feet and his body floated backwards like a puff of green smoke.


    "He sure knows how to dodge."


    After his attack missed, Zhou Shan was not angry at all. Instead, he let out a chuckle, and his expression became even more disdainful.


    In the next moment, he slightly lifted his heels as a fiery red power source rose up from under his feet. Following which, the fiery red power source exploded out, and with the help of this power, Zhou Shan''s speed increased by another level.


    In an instant, his figure became a little blurry. Moreover, there were countless figures of fists intertwining within it as it enveloped the azure cloud from all directions.


    "Hua!"


    Around the courtyard, many of the Zhou family disciples were shocked by Zhou Shan''s sudden and fierce attack. The latter didn''t use any Origin Skills, but he was able to use his own strength to such an extent. His control over Origin Energy was truly amazing.


    Not far from the courtyard, there was a dozen or so figures with extraordinary clothing standing on top of a pavilion. They also cast curious gazes over, and when they saw the scene on the battlefield, the handsome young man in the lead slightly nodded his head.


    This Zhou Shan is not weak. If it were not for the bad luck during the selection, we might have been able to obtain a clan member spot. However, this is not bad.


    "Are you so sure that Zhou Shan will snatch it away?" Beside the handsome young man, a red-haired young man standing beside him shook his head as he spoke.


    "Isn''t that obvious? The first layer of the Secret Treasure Trove is at the peak of the Blood Spirit Realm. Do you think that the brat from the Cang clan can make a comeback?" The handsome youth had a smile on his face as he looked towards Cang Yun, who was surrounded by fist shadows, and said in a mocking tone. Ignoring the fact that Cang Yun was an outsider, the handsome youth could not understand why the sector lord would give his territory to a kid in the Blood Spirit Realm.


    "I don''t know if he can make a comeback. However, I feel that we shouldn''t underestimate him. After all, the title of number one genius of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy was not for show." In contrast to the handsome youth''s mockery, the red-haired youth''s gaze towards the battlefield was a little solemn.


    "The Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy?"


    As one of the only thirteen spiritual academies in the Azure Province, the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy might be ranked a little lower, but its reputation was also quite good. In terms of foundation, the current Yan Yang World could not be compared with it.


    This caused the handsome youth to frown. His originally resolute mind wavered for a moment, but in the next moment, he seemed to have thought of something, and a relaxed smile appeared on his face.


    "Even if that brat turns the tables, it doesn''t matter. After he passes that Zhou Shan trial, don''t you still have us?" "The Zhou family''s land is not a place where outsiders can enter. Even if you enter, you won''t be able to obtain any benefits." The handsome youth''s eyes flashed with a sinister light. He looked at the red-haired youth beside him and asked, "What do you think, Zhou An?"


    Hearing that, the red-haired young man nodded his head, and said with an indifferent expression: "Of course! But let''s see if he can get through this. "


    In the next moment, the two of them cast their gaze back onto the battlefield.


    And there, at the place where the fiery fist shadows covered the sky, there was a figure standing as tall as a rock. In the area where the fiery fist shadows covered the sky, there was a figure standing as tall as a rock.


    Bang! Bang! Bang!


    The Origin Energy palm imprints and the fist shadows collided continuously, emitting a low, muffled sound. However, under the gaze of the crowd, they were shocked to discover that no matter how sharp and crafty Zhou Shan''s fist energy was, Cang Yun was able to block it. It was as if he had already completely seen through the former''s attack.


    In this situation, Zhou Shan naturally noticed it. This made his face slightly gloomy, so after throwing another punch, he retreated.


    "Blue Sky Hand. I never thought that you would be able to train this ultimate skill to such a degree." Zhou Shan''s dark eyes stared at Cang Yun as he said.


    Zhou Shan had some understanding of this Origin Skill. After all, it was the number one absolute art in the Vastheaven World. Having reached the Spiritual Tier High Rank, it had quite the reputation.


    In the World of the Nine Continents, Origin Skills were divided into five ranks: Mortal, Spirit, Honored Warrior, Emperor, and Saint. Each rank was further divided into three ranks: Low, Middle, and Upper.


    Spirit Level Origin Skills were considered to be a very valuable existence. In the entire Azure Province, they were extremely rare, and high quality Spirit Level Origin Skills were the highest among the middle grade Spirit Level Martial Skills. Naturally, their value was also much higher.


    However, the higher the grade of an Origin Skill, the higher the talent required to learn it. Taking Cang Yun''s'' Blue Sky Hand ''as an example, it would be considered a high-grade Spirit level Origin Skill. If it was given to a martial artist with a low talent, it would be normal for them to have a lifetime''s achievements.


    At such a young age, Cang Yun had already trained this high grade Origin Skill to such a level, and could even fight off the attacks of a first tier Mysterious Treasure Trove martial practitioner. This kind of martial arts talent caused Zhou Shan to be extremely surprised, and made him realize that the genius who could shake the entire Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy was not a simple character.


    "However, thinking of defeating me with just an Origin Skill, isn''t that a bit too whimsical?" Zhou Shan sneered. Although he was shocked by Cang Yun''s martial talent, he did not show any signs of shrinking back. He also had Origin Skills!


    Weng! *


    In the next moment, Zhou Shan raised his right hand and a fiery source energy came out of it.


    As the fiery red source energy rose, it was like a burning flame, filled with a power that made people''s hearts palpitate. The source energy flame quickly contracted and turned into a source energy handprint.


    An extremely wild and violent fluctuation was slowly emitted.


    The surrounding crowd suddenly quieted down. When they saw the Origin Energy fluctuation that Zhou Shan had unleashed to the extreme, many of them held their breath as they watched the scene.

 C16

    On the battlefield, when the Origin Energy palm print formed in front of Zhou Shan, the surrounding air was filled with a scorching atmosphere. Moreover, as the fiery red Origin Energy continued to shrink, the atmosphere became increasingly intense.


    He gently spat out two words. In the next moment, Zhou Shan''s arm suddenly shook. After which, he furiously slammed towards Cang Yun with the palm print in front of him.


    In an instant, a wild wind arose. Before the palm imprint had arrived, the sharp wind from the palm arrived first. It rolled up the robes of the azure cloud, causing it to flutter.


    "A low-grade Spiritual grade Origin Skill. You''re finally going to use your trump card?" Cang Yun softly muttered to himself as he sensed the surging strength within the fiery palm. He helplessly sighed, "In the end, my strength is still a little weak. It seems that I can only test the might of that battle technique."


    In the next moment, Cang Yun''s eyes focused as his hands swiftly formed a mysterious seal in front of his chest. Following this action, his entire body suddenly emitted a bright golden light. Soon after, the golden light gathered and swiftly formed behind him.


    Weng! *


    Following the appearance of the dragon shadow, the surrounding Origin Energy began to madly rush into Cang Yun''s body as if it was being pulled, and Cang Yun''s aura instantly soared as well.


    Around the courtyard, many of the Zhou Family disciples saw this scene and were stunned. As Cang Yun''s aura soared, the outcome of this battle had once again become difficult to predict.


    "Battle style?" "Does this kid even have a special physique?"


    In the pavilion not far away, the handsome youth''s pupils constricted and he could not help but let out a cry of alarm. He looked over and saw that the red-haired youth beside him had a grave expression on his face.


    "It seems that the number one genius of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy will be returning soon."


    Within the battlefield, Zhou Shan''s heart could not help but be shocked. However, his face revealed a dark expression. This was because he had actually faintly sensed a threat from Cang Yun''s aura, which had suddenly soared.


    On the other side, when the aura around his body reached its peak, the golden dragon image turned into a golden light and slowly entered Cang Yun''s body. On the other side, when the aura around his body reached its peak, the golden dragon image turned into a golden light and slowly entered Cang Yun''s body again.


    Blue Sky Hand!


    After the Origin Energy seal was formed, Cang Yun let out a low cry. Under Zhou Shan''s slightly changing gaze, he stepped forward and viciously collided with the fiery red palm in front of him with his palm. Bang!


    BOOM!


    A deep sound suddenly rang out in the battlefield. The collision of the two surging Origin Energy instantly created a powerful airwave that caused the surrounding space to tremble.


    Everyone around them held their breath as they watched the scene unfold. In the area covered by the black and red Origin Energy, they could vaguely see the blurry figures of two people. After a brief stalemate, they were both forced back a few steps by the Qi force.


    "Is this a draw?" Everyone looked at each other. The two of them had used their ultimate moves earlier, yet they were still unable to determine the victor?


    While the crowd was discussing, Zhou Shan suddenly took two steps back. Under the stunned gazes of the crowd, he suddenly spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.


    As the fresh blood was spat out, Zhou Shan''s aura seemed to have weakened in an instant. His pale face immediately caused an uproar amongst the crowd.


    As they stared at Zhou Shan''s pale face and then at the calm and tranquil Cang Yun on the other side, everyone knew of the outcome of this battle. Following which, even more heated discussions broke out among the crowd.


    "He actually won a battle that surpassed his cultivation level?"


    "Sigh, there are geniuses on both sides. However, it looks like our Zhou family''s geniuses are still too weak. No wonder a sector lord gave his spot to an outsider."


    When he heard the disappointed voices of the crowd, Zhou Shan''s already pale face lost all its color. With this loss, it was not hard to imagine that his standing in the Zhou Family would decline tremendously in the future. He could not help but feel dejected.


    Seeing this scene, Cang Yun shook his head slightly. There was no sympathy in his calm eyes. Since he wanted to steal from others, he would have to bear the consequences.


    Suddenly, Zhou Shan raised his head and looked at Cang Yun with deep hatred in his eyes. He said with a ferocious look on his face, "Don''t think that you can successfully enter the clan grounds just by defeating me. There will be people waiting for you behind me, and sooner or later, your fate will be the same as mine today, or even worse."


    There, the red-haired youth and the others were also looking over. The moment their eyes met, Cang Yun could clearly feel the hostility in the other party''s eyes, which made him pinch his lips and ask, "Are you talking about them?"


    "Of course, they are all Zhou family disciples who have already obtained a clan quota. None of them are weaker than me, so regardless of whether or not you defeat me today, the outcome will not be too good." Today, Cang Yun had completely trampled him. Therefore, he could not wait to see the scene of Cang Yun being trampled under someone else''s foot.


    Cang Yun frowned. He spread his hands and stared at Zhou Shan as he said, "I say, although the Zhou clan''s namelist is precious, there is not only one or two. I have only taken one. There is no need for all of you to do this, is there?"


    Cang Yun was not afraid of what the Zhou family disciples were doing, but he felt that it was a bit troublesome and suspicious. After all, logically speaking, he only had a single spot, so it shouldn''t have been like he had a deep grudge.


    "If it was in the past, the opening of the clan territory would naturally not be like this. However, this time around, it is not normal. You can only blame your bad luck." Zhou Shan smiled sinisterly and gave an answer that Cang Yun still did not understand. It was obvious that he did not want to explain it clearly. After he finished, he dragged his somewhat miserable body and slowly left.


    As Zhou Shan left, the crowd of people surrounding the courtyard also gradually dispersed. From the moment when Zhou Shan was defeated, everyone knew that the battle for the Zhou Clan''s position had already ended. After all, all of the Zhou Clan disciples who were stronger than Zhou Shan had obtained their placing in the Zhou Clan.


    However, when many of the Zhou Family disciples left, they were also mulling over what Zhou Shan had said before he left. As for some of the internal affairs of the Zhou Family, the weaker disciples like them knew nothing about them.


    It looked like the opening of the Zhou Clan would be quite lively this time.

 C17

    Under the setting sun, when night unknowingly covered the Zhou family courtyard, at this moment, the Blue Cloud, who was currently cultivating, was awoken by a shout.


    "Young master Cang, the sector lord has summoned you to join him for the banquet."


    Hearing the familiar voice, Cang Yun quickly got off the bed and opened the door. "Thank you, Uncle Fu."


    As for the reason why Zhou Hao had called him to join the banquet, Cang Yun was not surprised. It seemed like the former knew what had happened at the Zhou household today, and calling him over would mean that there was something he needed to do. Thus, Cang Yun followed behind Uncle Fu and headed towards the main hall.


    Other than Zhou Hao and Zhou Xian''er, the other person was a beautiful woman. Her face was very similar to Zhou Xian''er''s, a fair skin and exquisite facial features, with the exception of her figure which was slightly bountiful, but it had a more mature and feminine elegance to it.


    She was Zhou Xian`er''s mother, the only Realmlord wife in the entire realm.


    "Uncle Zhou, Aunt." Cang Yun walked into the great hall and bowed respectfully towards the Zhou couple.


    "Yun''er is here?"


    "Come, sit down."


    Zhou Hao and his wife spoke out one after another. Their gazes towards Cang Yun were filled with benevolence.


    "Big brother Cang Yun." Zhou Xian''er smiled sweetly and arrived beside Cang Yun in high spirits. She immediately pulled him along and sat down beside her.


    "Alright, let''s eat first. Let''s talk while we eat." Zhou Hao said with a faint smile.


    Cang Yun nodded. In this sort of situation, although he was the only outsider, he did not feel a sense of formality. As a child, he had frequently come to the Zhou Family to ''scrounge for food''.


    "Yun''er, I heard that Zhou Shan, that kid, came to find trouble with you today because of the clan''s quota?" Halfway through their meal, Zhou Hao raised his head and asked.


    "That''s true." Cang Yun nodded.


    "These stinking brats." Zhou Hao frowned and looked at Cang Yun with a worried look, "Are you alright?"


    "I''m fine, I just injured Zhou Shan. I''ve troubled you, Uncle Zhou." Seeing the concern on Zhou Hao''s face, Cang Yun felt a surge of warmth in his heart. After which, he apologetically recounted the matter. After all, Zhou Shan was a member of the Zhou Family. By doing so, he had disgraced the Zhou Family.


    "That''s nothing, as long as you''re fine." Zhou Hao waved his hand and pondered for a moment. Then, he suddenly said in a serious tone, "There are some things that I need to tell you."


    "Is this related to the Zhou Clan''s trial by fire?" Cang Yun had already guessed what Zhou Shan said before, so he asked.


    Zhou Hao nodded, his expression solemn. "This opening of the clan territory is different from usual. It concerns the Zhou family, and even the rise of the Sunscorch World."


    Hearing this, Cang Yun raised his eyebrows. Zhou Hao''s words were a bit too much.


    You must have heard some rumors that deep in the recesses of the Zhou Clan grounds, there is the legacy of the Zhou Clan''s Ancestor. The main reason why the land is being opened this time is for him.


    For thousands of years, no Zhou disciples have been able to break it. That''s why the legacy has always been covered in dust until now, but now, there''s an opportunity. Xian''er''s physique is the same as the ancestor''s, and according to our speculations, this physique is the key to opening the seal. Zhou Hao slowly explained.


    "Xian''Er?" Cang Yun blinked his eyes and looked over. He did not expect that the weird girl beside him would have such good luck.


    At the same time, Cang Yun also understood in his heart. No wonder that Huo Wushuang had come to propose marriage. Not only did Zhou Hao object, even the other Zhou family heads had no intention of agreeing.


    The inheritance that he left behind would definitely not be ordinary. Cang Yun did not doubt that if that matter were to be spread out, it would definitely cause quite a bit of a commotion, and even some super experts would be extremely excited. In comparison, the marriage proposal of the Fire Realm seemed a bit insignificant.


    However, other than being happy for Xian''er, Cang Yun did not have any other thoughts. He had already obtained an inheritance in the ''Blood World'' once, and the reputation of the ''Blood World'' was even higher than the Zhou family''s ancestor. Thus, there was no need for him to covet it.


    "Since Xian`er''s physique can activate the seal, then that means the inheritance must have been specially prepared for this physique, right?" Cang Yun asked after thinking for a while.


    "That should be the case." Zhou Hao nodded his head in agreement. Promptly, a worried expression surfaced on his face as he said: "However, the condition is that no one is fighting over it."


    "So it''s like that." He had personally experienced Zhou Hao''s worry. Two years ago, during the Blood World''s trial, if he had not been baptized by the Blood Tablet, he would not have been ambushed so easily.


    Seeing the worried expressions on Zhou Hao and Cang Yun''s faces, Zhou Xian`er blinked her eyes and softly said, "But the people participating in the trial this time are all from the Zhou Clan, so that shouldn''t happen right?"


    Hearing this, Cang Yun and Zhou Hao looked at each other and fell silent. They understood Zhou Xian''er very well. The latter was doted upon by the Zhou family, so she was naturally a little too simple in terms of character.


    "We didn''t say that would happen. Uncle Zhou and I were just worried. After all, your safety is the most important thing." After a moment of silence, seeing that Zhou Hao had no intention to explain, Cang Yun could only smile and console Zhou Xian''er.


    That''s why I discussed it with the ancestor this time. Yun''er, you should also be allowed to participate in the Zhou Clan''s trial, and according to the ancestor''s intentions, as long as you can protect Xian''er''s inheritance, the Sunfire Realm will form an alliance with the Vastheaven Realm. Zhou Hao said.


    An alliance?


    When Cang Yun heard this piece of heavyweight news, he opened his mouth in shock. The weight of this word was not low, especially for the Vastheaven World, which was at war, it was a pleasant surprise.


    However, when he thought of that condition, a bitter smile surfaced on Cang Yun''s face. "Protecting Xian''er, even without the condition given by the Zhou family''s ancestor, I would still do it. But with my strength, if something like that really happened, I''m afraid ¡­"


    Cang Yun did not finish his sentence, but the meaning behind his words were clear. He did not intend to decline, and only spoke the truth.


    "I understand." Zhou Hao''s face was filled with helplessness. Promptly, he stared at Cang Yun and said: "But among the younger generation, the only one that I can trust is you."


    Cang Yun''s expression turned serious. He looked at the pleading Zhou Hao couple, then glanced at Zhou Xian`er beside him, and finally nodded his head heavily.

 C18

    Time flew, and in the blink of an eye, three days passed.


    Early in the morning, when the hot sunlight shone into the Zhou Mansion, a loud and clear bell rang. Within the Zhou Mansion, there were signs of boiling.


    Cang Yun, who was sitting cross-legged on the bed, opened his eyes and pursed his lips, "Has the clan grounds been opened?"


    In the next moment, he stood up, tidied himself up a bit, and then pushed open the door.


    In the mountain behind the Zhou clan, there was a vast plaza. At this moment, the plaza was filled with people. All kinds of noise and discussion were gathered together, causing the entire area to have a heated atmosphere.


    Although only a small portion of the Zhou Family disciples were able to obtain the clan quota, those people who did not obtain it did not mean that they were unable to obtain any benefits. This was because when the clan gate opened, a portion of the enormous Origin Energy would leak out, and even though it was not too much, it was still better than training normally.


    At the very front of the plaza stood Zhou Hao and a few Zhou family members. They looked at the youthful atmosphere exuded by the crowd below as faint smiles hung on their faces. These were the future of the Zhou family, and every time the clan was opened, these people''s cultivation would increase by a level.


    He passed through the slightly crowded crowd and arrived at the front of the plaza. However, in front of the crowd, other than Zhou Hao and the other leaders, there were over a dozen young figures standing proudly in front of them.


    Amongst these ten or so people, there were two figures that attracted the most attention. One of them wore snow-white clothes and had an extremely handsome face. When paired with his tall and straight body, his extraordinary temperament attracted the attention of most of the young ladies in the square.


    The other figure had a somewhat peculiar appearance. He had a head of rare red hair that was eye-catching like flames. It was unkempt as it draped over his back, revealing a wild and violent aura.


    Cang Yun was not unfamiliar with these two people. The enmity that they had displayed back then had caused him to be wary of them. Therefore, he had a deep impression of them.


    While Cang Yun was looking around, a commotion suddenly sounded out from behind him. Then, a fragrant wind pounced over as a graceful and exquisite figure appeared beside him. He said with a lovable smile, "Big brother Cang Yun."


    Cang Yun turned his head to look at Zhou Xian''er, who had appeared at the side. The latter was dressed in light coloured clothes and her black hair was tied up by a simple rope.


    As the princess of the Sunfire Realm, coupled with her astonishing talent, beautiful life, and excellent character, Zhou Xian''er was the goddess of many young talents'' dreams. Naturally, she would be treated with great attention wherever she went.


    "Your actions have caused quite a stir." Cang Yun smiled and sighed with emotion in his heart. This little girl was so charming before he had reached adulthood. In another two years, he would probably bring calamity upon the nation and the masses, right?


    "Heh, it''s not my fault. I snuck over." Zhou Xian''er mischievously stuck out her tongue as she tried to defend herself.


    "Is this considered stealth?" Cang Yun shook his head snappily and revealed a bitter smile. In this short period of time, he could feel a lot of people looking at him. Moreover, the cold gazes that gathered on him made him feel a chill down his spine.


    In the next moment, just as Cang Yun was about to speak, a sense of danger suddenly appeared in his heart. His expression froze as he lifted his head to look in front of him, only to see a somewhat icy cold gaze staring at him.


    "It''s him?" Cang Yun raised his eyebrows slightly. This person was the handsome youth that had also attracted the attention of everyone in the plaza.


    "That''s Zhou Jun. The red-haired person next to him is called Zhou An. Father had instructed me to be careful of the two of them this time." Zhou Xian''er also noticed the change, and frowned as she explained to Cang Yun in a light voice.


    Zhou Xian`er wasn''t very familiar with Zhou Jun and Zhou An, because both of them were Zhou family branch disciples. Other than their surnames being Zhou, they did not have much of a relationship with the source of blood, and they rarely interacted with each other. Therefore, when Zhou An looked at Cang Yun with that ice-cold gaze, Zhou Xian`er was somewhat dissatisfied with him.


    Both sides were at the center of the square, so many people were paying attention to Cang Yun and Zhou An''s movements. Immediately, many Zhou family disciples grinned and looked toward Cang Yun, discussing about him with some curiosity.


    "Who is that kid? I don''t think the Zhou family has such a figure, right?"


    "Hey, who else? I heard that it was the young master of the Vastheaven Realm. Two days ago, he even surpassed his cultivation level to defeat Zhou Shan.


    "Oh? So it''s him? " Upon hearing these words, most of the people present came to a sudden understanding. It was evident that the news of the battle between Cang Yun and Zhou Shan had already spread throughout the entire Zhou Family.


    "There''s going to be a good show to watch. Big brother Zhou Jun will personally speak. I guess he won''t let them off easy."


    In the next moment, the curious gazes of the crowd turned to Cang Yun with a mocking expression. This fellow had trampled on the talents of their Zhou family, and this naturally caused them to be dissatisfied. Now, it seemed that the Zhou family could finally regain their face, because Zhou Jun''s strength gave them enough confidence.


    "Big brother Cang Yun, you must be careful after entering the clan territory. That Zhou Jun''s strength is not ordinary at all." Worry flashed through Zhou Xian`er''s eyes. Although she didn''t know much about Zhou Jun''s strength, the latter''s reputation was extremely resounding in the Zhou Family. He definitely wasn''t someone that could be easily dealt with.


    "I will." Cang Yun laughed, but his eyes remained calm. Although Zhou Hao''s aura was extremely powerful, it was not easy for him to step on him.


    Dong!


    As Cang Yun''s words fell, a loud and clear bell sound suddenly rang out. In an instant, the atmosphere in the plaza burned to the peak.


    The crowd looked to the front of the plaza, where a light blue screen appeared on the smooth stone wall of the rear mountain. The screen released a light glow, which was not very eye-catching, but at this moment, it had attracted everyone''s attention, and under the eyes of the crowd, it was filled with a fiery glow, because the location of the Zhou clan was behind the screen.


    A trace of eagerness appeared in Cang Yun''s eyes. The clan''s trial was finally about to begin.

 C19

    BOOM!


    Suddenly, the light blue light barrier in front of the plaza shook. Following which, an enormous and turbulent air current gushed out from within. When they felt the exhilarating aura within the air current, the entire plaza became restless.


    "What a pure Origin Energy. Just the released portion is already this high. Then, just how large is the Origin Energy inside?" Cang Yun could not help but lick his lips as well. Surprise flashed across his eyes. The Zhou family was indeed well-deserved.


    "Silence."


    At this time, Zhou Hao straightened his body and suppressed the noise coming from below. His gaze swept across the entire arena as a low and deep voice rumbled in the ears of every Zhou Family disciple.


    "The clan''s land has been opened. Now, the disciple who obtained the clan''s secret key will come forward."


    "The clan''s trial period is half a month. I hope that the disciples participating in the trial will be able to reap great rewards and bring glory to the Zhou family."


    "Yes sir!"


    The 20 smelting trial disciples, including Cang Yun, all came forward and bowed towards Zhou Hao and the several Elders.


    "Very good ¡­" Zhou Hao nodded. He waved his hand and said, "Let''s begin!"


    Swish swish!


    As the sound of Zhou Hao''s voice faded, two silhouettes dashed like lightning towards the light screen. Their incredible speed left behind two red and white silhouettes in the air. These two people were none other than the handsome youth Zhou Jun and the red-haired youth Zhou An.


    Just as the two of them were about to reach the light screen, the rest of the Zhou family disciples who were participating in the trial finally reacted.


    "Xian''Er, let''s go as well." Cang Yun smiled slightly. When he saw the intense atmosphere that erupted right after the trial had begun, this caused a youthful passion to rise in his heart. After all, who would not have a competitive heart at this age?


    Zhou Xian`er nodded as she looked at the splendor blossoming in the youth''s eyes. Her beautiful face couldn''t help but reveal a happy smile. She felt that after two years of silence, the familiar figure in her memories had finally returned.


    The next moment, under the envious gazes of the crowd, Cang Yun and Zhou Xian''er''s figures disappeared into the light screen.


    Cang Yun was not surprised at all by this situation. It was likely that this was a means to protect the clan''s Earth Secret Key. After all, the clan''s Secret Key was the only proof to enter this clan''s land, so any loss would be a great loss.


    Cang Yun and Zhou Xian''er stood side by side. After slightly scanning their surroundings, the two of them focused their gazes on an ancient tower that stood tall in front of them.


    "Is that the Zhou Clan''s territory?" Cang Yun looked at the ancient tower and asked somewhat eagerly. Although there was some distance between them, from the aura that was emitted from the tower, one could tell that there was an extremely large amount of Origin Energy stored within.


    Zhou Xian`er nodded, her beautiful eyes also flashing with a trace of fervor. Regardless of her temperament, in the face of such a rich source energy, any martial artist would be tempted.


    The ancient pagoda in front of him was over ten Zhang tall and had nine floors. It was made from an unknown black stone and it emitted an ancient and serene aura.


    In front of this ancient tower, there was a stone tablet with the words'' Yan Yang ''written on it. Rumor has it that this was the place where the Zhou family and the entire Yan Yang World originated from. The tablet was personally built by the first ancestor of the Zhou family.


    A group of Zhou family disciples stood in front of the ancient pagoda with a trace of worship and remembrance in their eyes. It was evident that the ancestors of the Zhou family, who had single-handedly established the Zhou family, were treated with respect.


    BOOM!


    Right at this moment, the entire land seemed to tremble. With the sound of the stone door being unsealed, everyone immediately had a reaction. They suddenly raised their heads and a fiery light flashed in their eyes.


    Under the crowd''s gaze, the tightly shut stone door of the ancient tower slowly opened.


    A pure and huge Origin Power surged out from the gap when the stone door opened. It created a powerful airwave wherever it went, causing everyone in the room to become excited. Their eyes flashed with an eager light.


    What they lacked was not talent, but a holy land for cultivation that could allow them to rapidly increase their cultivations. Right now, this clan territory was the perfect choice, so the temptation was not small.


    In the next moment, the twenty figures turned into streaks of light and charged into the stone door.


    As they entered, on the plaza outside the light tower, Zhou Hao waved his hand. Immediately, the light tower''s image appeared and within the image, 20 balls of light appeared, corresponding to the figure entering the ancient tower.


    "I hope it will succeed this time."


    "We''ve waited for thousands of years. This is our closest chance to success. Whether or not the Zhou family will be able to rise again will depend on these children."


    Zhou Hao and the extremely elder from the Zhou clan stared intently at the speck of light on the light screen. Their eyes were filled with anticipation as they softly discussed. No matter if it was them or the Zhou clan, they had waited far too long for this day.


    On the other side, Cang Yun immediately felt a strong spatial fluctuation when his body charged into the stone door. However, he did not resist and allowed the fluctuation to wrap around him. After a few breaths, he appeared in a separate space.


    There was no sign of Zhou Xian''er, nor were there any other disciples of the Zhou Family''s trial grounds. Cang Yun pondered for a moment before he suddenly realized that the spatial undulations should have separated everyone separately, and each person could only pass the trial with their own strength.


    Weng! *


    At this moment, the space in front of Cang Yun suddenly distorted. Under Cang Yun''s astonished gaze, the figure of a Spiritual Beast slowly appeared.


    "Is this the trial of the first level?" The peak of the Blood Spirit Realm! "


    Roar!


    While Cang Yun was in a slightly absent-minded state, the wolf-shaped Spiritual Beast in front of him let out a roar. His bloodthirsty eyes stared intently at Cang Yun as his bloody mouth slightly opened.


    Cang Yun''s eyes narrowed. The battle had finally begun!

 C20

    Swish!


    In the middle of the air, the spirit wolf''s body leaped high into the air, its serene eyes stared down at Cang Yun as a greedy look appeared in its eyes, as if it was examining its prey. The moment its body fell, a pair of sharp claws that emitted an ice-cold light unerringly aimed at Cang Yun''s head.


    With a step forward, his body moved horizontally a few steps like a nimble monkey. At the same time, he clenched his fist, and a sharp short sword appeared in his palm. Wrapped in a layer of deep Origin Energy, it pierced towards the throat of the spirit wolf.


    Roar!


    When it saw such a fierce counterattack, the spirit wolf''s dark pupils constricted and it let out a low roar. In the instant that Cang Yun''s short sword stabbed over, it also reacted in an instant, twisting its body instantly and retracting its open sharp claws in front of it, coincidentally blocking the path of the short sword''s thrust.


    Clang!


    In the next moment, the short sword violently collided with the sharp claw, and a metallic collision sound erupted. The spirit wolf''s body was sent flying, but only a faint white scar was left on the sharp claw.


    Cang Yun slightly raised his eyebrows as he inwardly exclaimed in surprise. Compared to humans, Spiritual Beasts were much more difficult to deal with at the same level by relying on their superior body.


    However, the current situation was not a threat to him. After all, he had defeated the martial practitioners of the first layer of the Secret Treasure Trove. The peak of the Blood Spirit Realm was still too weak.


    In a split-second, Cang Yun raised his short sword, which was twined with Origin Energy. With a stomp of his feet, his body flew towards the spirit wolf, and when he arrived in front of it, his wrist rotated and a string of sword images instantly enveloped the spirit wolf.


    Bang!


    Finally, just as Cang Yun stabbed his sword into the wolf''s throat, the roar abruptly stopped and the spirit wolf''s enormous body fell heavily onto the ground.


    In the next moment, Cang Yun''s figure landed by the side and casually wiped away the blood on the short sword. He looked at the Spirit Wolf''s corpse that had lost its life force and revealed an expectant smile.


    "The first level of the trial has been completed. I wonder what the reward will be?"


    While he was filled with anticipation, a ripple suddenly appeared in the space in front of him. Immediately, a cluster of light appeared. Cang Yun''s eyes lit up when he saw this. He extended his hand and grabbed the cluster of light.


    He slowly opened his palm, causing the gentle light to dissipate. There, a golden bullet appeared in front of his eyes.


    "Wall Breaking Pill." Cang Yun''s lips curved up in a satisfied smile. This was what he needed the most right now.


    After the Blood Spirit Realm was the Mysterious Storage Stage. However, the Mysterious Treasure Trove was hidden within one''s body and was protected by the wall. Therefore, in order to open the Mysterious Treasure Trove, one must break through the wall protecting it.


    At the same time, although this Wall Breaking Pill could not be considered a high tier medicinal pill, because the demand was too great, after countless years of consumption, most of the medicinal ingredients required to refine it were extremely rare, thus the value of the Wall Breaking Pill had also soared rapidly in recent years, and it was extremely rare.


    "The reward for just the first level is already so generous. It seems this trip will be worth it." Cang Yun kept the Wall Breaking Pill into his spatial ring and raised his head. The look of anticipation in his eyes also became even stronger.


    After that, Cang Yun felt as if the space he was in was slowly rising, but in just an instant, the shaking stopped. At the same time, the space enveloping his body, along with the stopping of the shaking, instantly disappeared without a trace.


    Including Zhou Xian''er, all of the Zhou Family disciples who had participated in the trial appeared in front of her eyes. Evidently, these people had all completed the first stage of the trial earlier than him, which was not strange at all. Among these people, the person with the lowest cultivation had also opened the first stage of the secret treasure.


    At this time, the other Zhou family disciples also looked over to him as if they had sensed something. As they looked at Cang Yun, a trace of disdain and ridicule appeared in their eyes.


    Seeing this, Cang Yun quickly came to a realization. It seemed that these people saw him as the last one to complete the first level of the trial, so they naturally regarded him as the weakest person present.


    He had seen this kind of situation too many times in the past two years of silence. Right now, it did not have the slightest impact on him, moreover, he was quite confident that the situation would change before long.


    "Big brother Cang Yun." With a different attitude from the crowd, when Zhou Xian''er saw Cang Yun appear, a charming smile appeared on his face. Then, with a gentle step, he arrived beside the latter.


    "Big Brother Cang Yun took so long to get here, that really makes me worry." Zhou Xian''er blinked her beautiful eyes and said with a mischievous smile.


    "Eh, this is only the first stage of the trial, so you should have some confidence in me, right?" Cang Yun rubbed his forehead. Facing Zhou Xian''er''s teasing, he didn''t know whether to laugh or cry.


    "Hee, I was just joking." Zhou Xian''er stuck out her tongue, and then, she seemed to have thought of something. She touched her storage ring, and handed over a porcelain bottle: "Big Brother Cang Yun, this is for you."


    Seeing this, Cang Yun accepted the bottle with some suspicion. When he saw the golden pill within the bottle, his expression turned cold, "Wall Breaking Pill?"


    "That''s right, this pill should be very useful for big brother Cang Yun, right?" Zhou Xian''er asked with a smile on her face.


    "It does." Cang Yun nodded his head, but his expression immediately became serious and returned the bottle to Zhou Xian''er''s hands, saying: "However, this thing is very useful to you, you sure are willing to part with it, why don''t you give it to someone else?"


    "But ¡­" Zhou Xian''er''s face flickered, and she was about to say something.


    However, Cang Yun merely waved his hand, interrupting his words, "I know you are doing this for my own good, but this medicinal pill is still useful to you. If I take it, my conscience will not rest."


    Hearing this, Zhou Xian`er nodded her head helplessly. She had a deep understanding of Cang Yun. Although the latter normally did not seem to care about many things, he was extremely stubborn about some of the principles he held.

 C21

    "Heh, why would you put on a face? There are still a lot of good things up there. Do you really think that a mere Mysterious Concealment Realm can stop me? " Seeing Zhou Xian''er''s gloomy expression, Cang Yun smiled and comforted her.


    Hearing this, Zhou Xian''er nodded her head in agreement, then her eyebrows relaxed. Just as Cang Yun had said, for the first stage of the trial, there would be a Wall Breaking Pill, and the rest would be even more precious. As long as one passed another one or two levels, it should not be a problem for one person to break through to the Mysterious Treasure Trove.


    "Heh, sister Xian''er is really nice to outsiders. It''s really surprising that something like the Wall Breaking Pill can be given to others."


    At this time, an ear-piercing voice rang out. Cang Yun and Zhou Xian''er turned towards the source of the voice. There, a handsome youth in white with a cold smile on his face was slowly walking over.


    "Zhou Jun." Zhou Xian''er''s expression became serious. She instinctively felt a little disgust towards this handsome youth, and after hearing the latter''s obvious provocation, the feeling became even stronger. With an unhappy expression on her face, she asked: "What do you mean?"


    "It''s nothing. As a member of the Zhou family, I just feel that little sister Xian''er''s actions are chilling." Zhou Jun stared at the bottle in Zhou Xian`er''s hand and sighed.


    The expressions of the surrounding crowd also slightly changed. Their gazes were fixated on the Wall Breaking Pill in Zhou Xian''er''s hand, before shifting to Cang Yun at the side. Their eyes were filled with jealousy and resistance.


    Zhou Xian''er frowned and said: "The pill is mine, I can''t give it away even if I wanted to."


    "That might be the case, but little sister Xian''er is still a representative of the Zhou Clan''s younger generation. If you don''t need this pill, you should give it to us, the Zhou Clan members, and not that outsider, right?" Zhou Jun pointed at Cang Yun, emphasizing the word ''outsider'' even more harshly.


    "That''s right. Even if little sister Xian''Er doesn''t need the Wall Breaking Pill, she can still give it to me. After all, your big brother Zhou Hua is about to have a breakthrough, so I do need it." A youth who called himself Zhou Hua also walked to Zhou Jun''s side and said with a faint smile.


    "You!" Seeing this young man walk out, Zhou Xian''er''s beautiful eyes were filled with rage. As Zhou Hua was a direct descendant of the Zhou Clan, they were normally on good terms. Zhou Xian''er had always treated this young man as her own brother.


    Seeing the look of grievance on Zhou Xian''er''s face, Cang Yun frowned, anger rising in his heart, he was just about to speak up.


    "Enough."


    However, Zhou Xian`er suddenly shouted out. Her firm tone made Cang Yun, who was close to the tip of his tongue, slightly raise his eyebrows and then immediately stop his words.


    "It''s my right to give my things to whoever I want." He then turned to Zhou Jun and said, "And you, all of you talk about outsiders. Big brother Cang Yun is someone my father has personally agreed to participate in. If you have any objections, go and tell my father that there''s no need to stir up any emotions here."


    The forceful words made the surrounding crowd grin. Obviously, no one thought that the young female in front of them who usually showed gentleness and cuteness would have such a strong side.


    After the initial shock, the surrounding Zhou family disciples, including Zhou Hua, all became silent. Although Zhou Xian`er was a delicate woman, she was still the daughter of the Sector Lord, Zhou Hao.


    "Great, little sister Xian''Er has really broadened my horizons today." Zhou Jun''s pupils constricted. Unlike the others around him, his eyes were filled with anger and gloominess. Due to his talent and strength in the Zhou Clan, his status was not low, and he naturally would not be afraid of Zhou Xian''er.


    His dark eyes stared at Cang Yun, and he said, "I naturally do not dare to refute a sector lord''s arrangement. However, this fellow injured two of my Zhou family''s disciples, so I''m afraid that it will be difficult to pass this threatening explanation."


    "Then what do you want?" Zhou Xian''er retorted angrily.


    "Of course it''s to tell him where to come from and where to go. After all, he shouldn''t have appeared here." Zhou Jun sneered.


    "Don''t even think about it!" Zhou Xian`er''s beautiful face turned cold as she stood in front of Cang Yun. Her gentle features were filled with determination.


    "Heh." Zhou Jun chuckled and took a step forward. Then, his words drifted out from his lips with a sneer, "If I want to make a move, you won''t be able to stop me!"


    As the sound of his voice faded, a violent burst of Origin Energy surged out from Zhou Jun''s body. A berserk aura burst forth from his fiery red body as it shot towards Zhou Xian`er.


    Under that sort of pressure, Zhou Xian''er''s weak and delicate body couldn''t help but sway a little. However, she immediately let out a cold snort and a scarlet red Origin Energy rose from her petite body, forcefully stopping her from retreating.


    Cang Yun''s expression changed as he stepped forward from Zhou Xian''er''s side. Dark black energy surged around him as he prepared to make his move.


    "Stop!"


    However, at this moment, an explosive shout rang out from outside the arena. As the voice faded, a red figure flew over and blocked the path between Zhou Jun and Zhou Xian''er.


    "Zhou An, what do you mean?" Seeing the figure in front of him, Zhou Jun''s eyes narrowed as he asked angrily.


    "It''s not interesting. Let''s stop here." Zhou An looked at Zhou Jun and said indifferently.


    "Enough? You didn''t discuss it with me before, did you? " Zhou Jun coldly asked. Zhou An''s appearance had greatly exceeded his expectations.


    "And if I say no?" His eyes narrowed as he stared at Zhou An. A cold light flashed in his eyes, first at Zhou Xian''er and then at Zhou An. Both of their actions had hammered his prideful heart, causing him to feel extremely uncomfortable.


    "I''m sure you will." However, Zhou An refused to budge an inch. Facing Zhou Jun''s fierce aura, violent fluctuations of Origin Energy surged out from Zhou Jun''s body. That aura was no weaker than the latter, and it even seemed to be on the verge of surpassing him.


    Zhou Jun''s eyes narrowed as he felt two auras that were not any weaker than his own. This caused the anger in his heart to gradually turn into unease. Finally, he glanced at Zhou An and Zhou Xian''er, and the Origin Energy fluctuations on his body gradually weakened.


    "Good, very good." Zhou Jun gritted his teeth, his face filled with anger. After he finished speaking, he swept his gaze across Cang Yun before turning into a streak of light and entering the second passage of the ancient pagoda.

 C22

    As Zhou Jun left the first floor of the ancient pagoda, the tense atmosphere finally dissipated. Zhou An glanced at Zhou Xian`er and revealed a meaningful look before disappearing into the passageway to the second floor.


    Seeing this, the other Zhou family disciples also left.


    "I didn''t expect Zhou An to help us." Seeing that everyone had left, Zhou Xian''er let out a light breath, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from her shoulders. Although she had shown a strong attitude when facing Zhou An, in terms of strength, she was indeed weaker than him.


    "Maybe he just has more patience than Zhou An." Cang Yun mumbled to himself. His intuition told him that Zhou An wasn''t that kind. After all, when they first met, the hostility in the other party''s eyes was very obvious.


    Just a moment ago, it was this petite figure that stood in front of him. That kind of feeling made Cang Yun feel moved and guilty, after all, Zhou Hao had asked him to protect Zhou Xian''er, but the situation now was the opposite.


    Cang Yun clenched his hands tightly as he thought of this. A sense of urgency arose in his heart. He had to increase his strength as soon as possible!


    "Let''s go. It''s time for us to go up as well." Cang Yun looked in the direction of the tunnel with a look of anticipation in his eyes as he spoke.


    On the second floor of the ancient tower, the moment Cang Yun stepped out of the tunnel, he was pulled into the trial by a familiar attraction.


    Roar!


    A figure of a spirit beast appeared at the right time. It looked almost the same as the wolf-shaped spirit beast that Cang Yun had encountered on the first floor. Its body glowed with a fiery red light, and it was only slightly larger.


    However, after feeling the aura emitted by this Spiritual Beast, Cang Yun''s eyes narrowed and a serious expression emerged on his face.


    "The first realm?"


    After muttering to himself softly, Cang Yun understood in his heart. It seemed that there weren''t many extraordinary aspects to the trial. However, as each level increased, the strength of the Spiritual Beasts would increase.


    Clenching his fists, Cang Yun''s entire body surged with Origin Energy as he faced that fierce looking flame wolf. He immediately stomped his feet on the ground and launched an attack.


    "Sky Blue Hand!"


    As his figure dashed forward, he turned his fist into a palm and a deep Origin Energy gathered in his palm. Finally, it transformed into an endless series of palm images that enveloped Yan Lang.


    Bang bang!


    In an instant, a low and deep collision sound resounded through the air. However, in the face of Cang Yun''s formidable attack, the Flame Wolf''s body turned into a fiery light as its sharp claws would occasionally release a cold glow.


    Without a doubt, the Flame Wolf in the first realm was many times stronger than the one in the peak of the Blood Spirit Realm.


    However, even in the face of such a situation, Cang Yun''s attack did not stop. His expression was calm, as if he had already expected this to happen. On his left hand, some obscure seals were formed.


    Roar!


    At this moment, the Flame Wolf also seemed to have sensed something. It stared at the direction of Cang Yun''s left palm with its lonely eyes, and after sensing the aura, its eyes revealed a hint of panic. Then, it raised its sharp claws and released a large amount of flames, wanting to tear apart Cang Yun''s attack.


    "Did you discover it? But it''s too late."


    Upon seeing the Flame Wolf''s reaction, the corner of Cang Yun''s mouth curled up as he gently said those words. As his voice faded, the glow on his left palm suddenly brightened. In an instant, a powerful ripple was completely revealed.


    Azure Sky Seal!


    A dark black Origin Energy seal rapidly gathered on the top of the Flame Wolf''s head as he let out an uneasy roar. When the fluctuations of Origin Energy appeared in the depths of his eyes, the seal was finally formed.


    Bang!


    In that instant, the entire space shook as a thunderous explosion resounded along with the Flame Wolf''s painful howls. Blood splattered in all directions. In a short moment, the Flame Wolf''s enormous body was smashed into a pile of meat paste.


    The Vastheaven Seal was the same as the Blue Sky Hand, they were both World Suppression Origin Skills. Furthermore, their ranks had also reached the same level of high-grade Spirit level, but the emphasis of these two Origin Skills was different. The Blue Hand focused on speed and area-of-effect attacks, while the Blue Seal focused entirely on attack power.


    This kind of prerequisite could be said to be an extremely great disadvantage in the course of a battle, and could be said to be very easy to detect and avoid. Therefore, in the previous battle with Zhou Mountain, Cang Yun had not used it, and the intelligence of the Spiritual Beasts were far inferior to that of the humans, which could make up for this shortcoming. This time, however, he had obtained quite a good result.


    In the next moment, Cang Yun slightly raised his head and stared at the space in front of him that was shaking. His eyes revealed a trace of expectation. What kind of reward could he get this time?


    Weng! *


    At this time, two light orbs floated out from the shaking space. Cang Yun extended his hand to grab the light orbs. When the light orbs disappeared, his expression also became excited.


    "Two Wall Breaking Pills!" Looking at the two golden pellets in his hands, Cang Yun was unable to contain his joy.


    Although he had already obtained a Wall Breaking Pill previously, Cang Yun estimated that one pill alone would not be enough for him to break through to the Mysterious Storage Stage. Therefore, he did not use that Wall Breaking Pill at that time.


    Now that he had obtained another two, his preparations would be more or less sufficient.


    "The first realm, the Mysterious Storage, is finally within reach. After storing the two Wall Breaking Pellets into his storage ring, Cang Yun clenched his fists and revealed an excited expression.


    During those two years of silence, although his personality had been tempered, the thirst for power in his heart had grown stronger, because he was not someone who was willing to be ordinary.


    The next moment, the space started to rise again. After the space shattered, Cang Yun appeared on the second level of the ancient pagoda.


    The Origin Energy in this place was much denser than the first floor. Looking over, there were quite a few Zhou Family disciples sitting cross-legged with their eyes closed, cultivating. Obviously, they had gained a lot, and these people were all impatient.


    Cang Yun walked to Zhou Xian''er''s side and patted her shoulder. When the beautiful eyes looked over, he blinked and said: "Help me guard him, I''m preparing to break through."

 C23

    Inside the ancient tower, a teenager in green was sitting with his eyes closed. His hands formed a seal in front of his chest and he seemed to be in a state of cultivation.


    From time to time, her beautiful eyes would size up the crowd around her. A hint of vigilance could vaguely be seen in her eyes, as if she was protecting the person beside her. Occasionally, the young girl would look at the young man beside her, and a charming smile would immediately appear on her face.


    Weng! *


    Suddenly, the youth''s body shook slightly. At this moment, a powerful suction force erupted from his body, sucking in all the surrounding Origin Energy greedily. Finally, it passed through the pores of his body and entered his body.


    As the Origin Energy entered his body and spread to his limbs and bones, that feeling of relaxation also made the young man''s face show signs of intoxication.


    However, while the young man was immersed in that kind of training speed, he suddenly moved a little coquettishly in this ancient tower space. This was because everyone could sense a powerful suction force erupting from the young man''s body at this moment.


    Faced with this situation, the Zhou family disciples who were originally training all helplessly ended their training. Soon after, their bewildered gazes all gathered on the young man who had caused all of this.


    "Cang Yun? It''s actually him! "


    "What is this kid doing? How could he cause such a commotion?"


    "It looks like he''s about to break through. But this method of absorbing source energy is truly overbearing."


    The bewildered voices of the crowd resounded within the ancient tower. It was obvious that this was the first time they had encountered such a situation.


    "Cang Yun."


    Beside Cang Yun, Zhou Xian''er also turned her head, looking at him with eyes filled with both worry and anticipation.


    "Isn''t this fellow from the Vastheaven Realm? But this kind of absorption rate of Origin Energy, it''s not like that kind of place where a cultivation technique could produce such an effect. " Suddenly, a Zhou family disciple asked curiously.


    Hearing this, everyone was stunned, but they soon revealed a strange expression. Indeed, the commotion caused by the azure cloud in front of them was not something that a normal cultivation technique could bring. Even the cultivation techniques of the Zhou family were far inferior to it.


    "Hmph, it seems like this guy has quite a few secrets."


    At the same time, he felt a trace of unease. Although he did not want to admit it, he also knew that he had always underestimated the other party, and had underestimated the youth who was known as the number one genius of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy back then.


    In the next moment, he strode to Zhou An''s side. He glanced at the red-haired youth next to him and said with a mocking smile, "You stopped me before, but now you''re regretting it, aren''t you?"


    "Do I look like I''m regretting it?" However, Zhou An remained expressionless as he indifferently replied.


    Zhou Jun''s pupils constricted. His handsome face was somewhat dark as he stared at the calm side of his face, which was covered by his red hair. He said, "You were against letting him enter the clan territory. Why did you suddenly change your mind?"


    "Because I''ve discovered something even more interesting." The corner of Zhou An''s mouth curled up slightly. His gaze was fixed at the place where the heaven and earth origin force was gathering crazily. He spoke with some anticipation.


    At that spot, Cang Yun''s somewhat skinny figure was completely covered by a dense Origin Energy. A surging fluctuation filled this area.


    As for the surrounding discussions and movements, Cang Yun naturally did not know that. The moment the natural Origin Energy flowed into his body, he had already completely immersed his mind into his body, and followed the Origin Energy into his body, before being refined by the ''True Dragon Tactics'' cultivation technique. In the end, he was devoured by the ''Spirit Accumulation'' and released strands of unique dark-black Origin Energy into his Dantian.


    After a long time, when his Dantian was completely filled with Origin Energy, with a thought from Cang Yun, the frantic absorption finally stopped. At this moment, in a secluded corner of his body, a restless energy gradually became clearer. Cang Yun understood in his heart that this was the location of the first layer of the Secret Treasure Trove.


    In the next moment, the Dantian within Cang Yun''s body shook violently. Promptly, his mind controlled the surging Origin Energy and surged it out. It flowed along his meridians towards the location of the first layer of the Secret Treasure Trove, and finally violently collided with it.


    Bang!


    Cang Yun''s face immediately paled following a low muffled sound from within his body. That kind of feeling was like a heavy hammer was ruthlessly smashing against his heart. The pain contained a suffocating feeling that caused one to feel suppressed.


    However, in the face of such an intense attack, the wall was like a hard rock, showing no signs of cracking.


    With a wave of his hand, a Wall Breaking Pill was swallowed into his stomach. In an instant, the medicinal strength melted and an extremely pure Yuan Power surged towards the wall. Under Cang Yun''s control, it charged towards the wall.


    Seeing this, Cang Yun did not waste any time and channeled his own Origin Energy to join in.


    Bang!


    Under Cang Yun''s pleasantly surprised gaze, a tiny crack appeared on the wall. Behind the wall, the energy that was moving about became increasingly clear. However, most of the medicinal strength of the Wall Breaking Pill had also been consumed because of this.


    "Again!" Seeing the hope, Cang Yun completely forgot about the pain. With a harden heart, he swallowed the remaining two Wall Breaking Pill into his body.


    Instantly, the immense medicinal strength surged crazily, and wherever it passed, his meridians would feel a wave of pain from the swelling.


    BOOM!


    Under the immense medicinal strength, a clear and steady sound came from within his body. Immediately after, the wall could no longer bear the pressure and broke apart like a mirror with a ''kacha'' sound.


    At the same time, streams of golden liquid flowed out from the secret treasure trove into his dantian through his meridians.


    Sensing this aura, the ''Spirit Accumulation'' that had been hibernating within his Dantian, seemed to have come to life as it greedily devoured the Origin Liquid. Suddenly, a powerful aura spread out from within.


    In the next moment, the Origin Energy that originally existed in his body crazily rushed into the ''Spirit Accumulation''. Moreover, the continuous flow of natural Origin Energy also rushed in rapidly from the outside. Finally, after filling the ''Spirit Accumulation'' again, strands of Origin Energy that were purer and purer than before gradually flowed back into his Dantian.


    At this moment, Cang Yun''s tensed mind finally began to relax.


    The first layer of the secret trove had finally been opened!

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    In the ancient pagoda''s space, Cang Yun still had his eyes closed slightly as he used his mind to sense the situation in his dantian. When the ''Spirit Accumulation'' released the last of his Origin Energy and returned to being calm, an uncontrollable joy finally arose in his heart.


    Two years ago, he also did not reach this step. Thus, at this moment, he could be considered to have stepped into a new starting point.


    Cultivation realm: Essence Condensation, Blood Spirit, Secret Art, Nihility God. If a martial artist''s cultivation was compared to a tree, then the Origin Condensation Realm was like a seed, the Blood Spirit Realm was like a sapling sprouting into a tree, and the Secret Treasure Realm was like a sapling growing up.


    And now, Cang Yun had taken his first step on this journey of growth.


    In the next moment, a satisfied smile slowly appeared on Cang Yun''s originally calm face. After which, he opened his eyes and withdrew from his training state.


    The moment he opened his eyes, Cang Yun felt that something was wrong. Immediately, he saw the gazes that were fixed on him freeze slightly.


    "What''s wrong?"


    Cang Yun blinked his eyes and turned his head to the side. He looked at the young girl standing beside him and asked doubtfully.


    "Eh." Cang Yun came to a sudden understanding before smiling helplessly. Unlike Zhou Xian''er, he did not want to cause such a commotion. After all, the matter of his cultivation technique was related to his mother''s family.


    "What''s wrong, is Big Brother Cang Yun unhappy?" Cang Yun''s reaction caused Zhou Xian''er to frown, and she immediately asked.


    "No, how could that be?" Putting the worry in his heart behind, Cang Yun revealed a happy smile as he said.


    "Heh, then let''s go as well. A lot of people are going as well." Zhou Xian''er laughed and urged him.


    Hearing this, Cang Yun swept his gaze over the second level of the ancient tower. Indeed, many Zhou Clan disciples had already headed to the third level''s trial path, and there weren''t many people remaining.


    "Alright, let''s go as well." Cang Yun stood up and nodded as he clapped his hands.


    On the third floor of the ancient pagoda, after Cang Yun and Zhou Xian''er walked out from the passageway, their expressions were stunned. Soon after, they looked at each other with surprise.


    "This level of the trial, seems to be a little different?" Cang Yun looked at Zhou Xian''er, who had not disappeared from her side, and muttered to herself while stroking her chin.


    "Yeah." Zhou Xian''er nodded her head, her expression was also surprised, it was clear that she did not understand the situation of the trial, but immediately after, she grabbed onto Cang Yun''s arm, her beautiful face revealing an excited smile, and said: "However, this is good, now we can finally stop killing those Spirit Beasts alone."


    As she spoke of killing the Spirit Beasts, an unnatural expression appeared on Zhou Xian''er''s pure face. It was obvious that this pure young girl did not like the bloody scene that was unfolding before her.


    Cang Yun smiled and did not say much. He understood the temperament of the young girl in front of him.


    "Let''s take a look at the content of this level first."


    In the next moment, Cang Yun began to slightly raise his eyes as he began to inspect the trial grounds in front of him. Upon seeing this, Zhou Xian''er''s expression became reserved as he scanned the area ahead of them.


    "This, seems to be like a maze?" Moments later, Zhou Xian''er retracted her gaze, her eyes filled with confusion as she asked.


    "Some, but it''s hard to tell what''s inside." Cang Yun nodded and answered.


    The stone wall in front of them had four entrances, and following them was another stone wall. From a general perspective, it was somewhat similar to the maze that Zhou Xian''er had mentioned.


    The next moment, Cang Yun took a few steps forward and reached out his hand to touch the stone wall. After a while, his face became serious.


    "This is the toughest diamond, ordinary source energy cannot break it." As Cang Yun spoke, he picked up a piece of stone from the corner and pressed it down with his hand. However, the stone remained as it was before. The hardness of the stone was astonishing. It wouldn''t have ended up like this if it was a normal stone.


    "So, we can only choose one entrance?" Zhou Xian''er''s face was filled with shock as she asked.


    "Looks like this is the only way." Cang Yun shrugged his shoulders and looked at the entrance in front of him. He muttered to himself, "However, the dangers inside are unknown. You must be careful."


    "This is only the third level of the trial. It shouldn''t be too dangerous, right?" However, Zhou Xian''er raised her eyebrows and said.


    "Maybe." Cang Yun seemed to have thought of something. He looked at the towering stone wall in front of him and said absentmindedly: "Don''t you think that the first two levels of the trial is a little too simple? I think this is the real beginning, isn''t it? "


    Cang Yun voiced out his guess. He did not believe that the space that he had spent so much effort to create would be as simple as it was before.


    Zhou Xian''er was startled for a moment, and then she nodded her head, as though she understood the meaning of Cang Yun''s words, and her expression became cautious.


    "Let''s go."


    In the next moment, the two of them chose the last entrance and walked in. Cang Yun had carefully observed before that there was nothing special about the four entrances. Hence, he could only try his luck and randomly choose one.


    After the entrance, there was a relatively spacious bluestone path. There were high walls on both sides of the road and there was no other choice. Thus, the duo continued along the road.


    Finally, after a long time, the two of them stopped. They looked at the intersection before them and began to ponder.


    "Which one should I take?" Zhou Xian`er obviously had no idea as she tilted her head and asked.


    Creak!


    However, just as the two of them were about to step forward, a loud noise was suddenly heard from the corner. This caused the two of them to stop in their tracks.

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    Creak!


    As time passed, the sounds became clearer and clearer. Under Cang Yun and Zhou Xian''er''s breathless gazes, a warrior in golden armour with a war blade slowly ran out from the corner.


    "This is?"


    Cang Yun stared at the golden-armored warrior and his eyes narrowed. The clothes of the person in front of him were a bit too strange. The golden armor was wrapped tightly around his body. Even his hands were wearing a pair of golden gloves that made it hard to see his appearance.


    However, what made Cang Yun even more surprised was that the other party''s eyes were actually glowing with a scarlet light. He could not detect any emotion within them. They were empty and lifeless as they emitted a strange aura.


    "This guy is so weird." Zhou Xian''er noticed that something was wrong and said in a low voice.


    Weng! *


    However, just as the two of them were puzzled, the golden-armored warrior suddenly raised his battle blade. Immediately, he stomped heavily on the green rock and transformed into a golden ray of light that rushed over.


    A sharp and terrifying blade wind howled through the passageway. The saber carried a surging source energy like flame as it ruthlessly slashed down towards the top of Cang Yun''s head.


    "Be careful!"


    This sudden turn of events caught everyone off guard, and Zhou Xian''er let out a panicked cry. This was because from the golden armored warrior''s surging aura, it could be seen that this strange fellow''s strength was not weak at all.


    He did not expect that this person would pull out his blade without saying a word. However, at this critical moment, although he was extremely shocked, his vigilance had not weakened even in a place like this.


    Xiao Yan clenched his hand and a short sword suddenly appeared within it. The Origin Energy within his body surged out in all directions at this moment.


    BOOM!


    When the swords and sabers collided, the two Origin Energies with red and black colors madly bit at each other like spirit snakes. An ear-piercing explosion rang out and the two of them were forced a few steps back by the strong rebound.


    "The second realm!" After stabilizing his body and feeling the numbness that was faintly transmitted from his arm, Cang Yun parted his mouth and muttered.


    The opponent''s strength was slightly higher, thus this seemingly evenly matched blow actually caused Cang Yun to suffer a small loss.


    Right at this moment, a sharp sword light shot out from his side. Cang Yun turned to look, only to see Zhou Xian''er''s beautiful figure arcing through the air, the long sword in her hand was aimed at the golden armored warrior.


    "Bang, bang, bang!" When Zhou Xian''er''s attack landed, the golden armored warrior reacted as well, hastily raising her blade to block. His seemingly stiff arm was not slow, in a flash, she waved five or six blade images, cutting off most of Zhou Xian''er''s attack. Only one or two sword lights slashed across his arm, but were blocked by the golden armor, leaving behind only a pale white sword mark.


    Zhou Xian''er''s beautiful eyes became serious, she was obviously not as strong as the defense of the golden armor, but after a moment of surprise, a surge of energy surged out from her body and quickly gathered on the sword, and then, as though she did not believe what was happening, she held the sword and pierced towards the golden armor warrior again.


    Zhou Xian`er''s somewhat furious sword attack had practically exploded all the strength in her body. As a result, her speed had reached its peak. The golden armored warrior didn''t even have time to react before the tip of the sword, which was accompanied by surging Spiritual Energy, ruthlessly stabbed at his chest.


    An enormous Origin Power surged out from the golden armor like a clap of thunder. Under that powerful force, the golden armored warrior''s body was thrown back like a sandbag before heavily crashing into the ground. Where his body landed, cracks would appear on the hard limestone.


    Dust flew as Cang Yun''s gaze swept across the somewhat miserable golden figure on the ground. After which, it was fixed on the graceful figure that was not far away. He involuntarily clicked his tongue: "To be able to open the third layer of the Secret Treasure at such a young age, this girl''s talent is truly not weak."


    Furthermore, Cang Yun could also tell that the Origin Energy in Zhou Xian''er''s body was not ordinary. That degree of sharpness was not something that ordinary Origin Energy could possess. Evidently, her special physique was also extraordinary.


    However, before that smile could fully bloom on her face, an unexpected sound attracted their attention. In the next instant, Zhou Xian`er''s smile froze on her face.


    "This fellow is actually fine?"


    At the place where the dust had settled, a golden figure appeared before their eyes. Upon seeing this scene, Zhou Xian''er was stunned for a moment before she let out a cry of disbelief.


    Not to mention the fact that it was only the second stage of the Hidden Realm, even the third stage warriors would not have been able to withstand it easily. However, in such a short period of time, the gold-armored warrior had actually stood up, and from his appearance, besides the slight burn on his chest armour, his aura had not been affected at all, as if he had not been injured at all.


    However, he immediately discovered that something was amiss. This was because there was still no sign of life within the empty eyes of the golden armored warrior. Instead, there was only a deathly still scarlet glow.


    "Could this guy be...?" At this moment, a thought flashed through Cang Yun''s mind. He had a guess. When the golden-armored warrior charged towards him again with a stiff pace, this guess became a definite answer.


    The next moment, under Zhou Xian''er''s questioning gaze, Cang Yun frowned, "She should be the legendary Puppet Warrior."


    Puppet warriors?


    Shock flashed through Zhou Xian`er''s beautiful eyes, but the golden-armored warrior had already rushed over. The two of them didn''t have any time to think and looked at each other. Cang Yun''s eyes narrowed: "Deal with him first. Attack!"


    After Cang Yun finished his last word, he quickly stepped forward. The Origin Energy in his body surged, and like an arrow that had left a bow, it shot towards the golden-armored warrior.


    "Since it is just a lifeless puppet, there is no need for me to show any mercy." Zhou Xian''er''s eyes became serious and a determined look flashed across her face. Immediately, her boundless Origin Energy surged out again as she followed Cang Yun into the battlefield.

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    BOOM!


    In the maze passageway of the third level of the ancient pagoda, three figures constantly crossed each other. Vicious Origin Energy surged through this space, sounding out many muffled and heavy rumbles.


    Cang Yun''s fists were bare as a deep Origin Energy wrapped around his fists. As he waved them, they transformed into fist images that covered the sky as they headed towards all parts of the Golden-Armored Puppet. Although they did not achieve much effect, they completely entangled the latter.


    As for Zhou Xian`er, she was like a patient bird of prey, ready to strike at any time. Every time the golden-armored puppet revealed an opening, she would strike it heavily.


    With the tacit understanding between the two, coupled with the fact that the puppet did not have any intelligence, the Golden Armor Puppet did not even have the strength to fight back.


    Instead, they became even more solemn and helpless because even after fighting for so long, they were still unable to break through the defense of the golden armor. Naturally, it did not cause any substantial harm to the unconscious puppet inside.


    BOOM!


    In the next moment, as Zhou Xian`er gathered her energy and pushed the golden-armored Puppet back once again, Cang Yun also retreated. He said to Zhou Xian`er, "Release your trump card. Otherwise, there''s no point in continuing to fight like this."


    Zhou Xian`er nodded. After fighting for so long, her arms were still sore and numb, and she had the urge to tear that lump of iron into pieces.


    "I''ll go first."


    Thus, after she said those words that were somewhat filled with anger, her graceful figure flew out under Cang Yun''s astonished gaze.


    In that instant, an extremely resplendent Origin Power appeared in the depths of Cang Yun''s eyes. Sensing the frightening fluctuations within, Cang Yun revealed a smile, "High-grade Spirit Level Origin Skill coupled with this girl''s cultivation base at the third layer, it should be able to heavily injure that fellow, right?"


    He muttered softly. In the next moment, Cang Yun also stepped forward and formed a strange seal with his fingers. He stared at the lifeless golden-armored puppet and continued speaking.


    "After that heavy injury, let me add a bit more strength and completely shatter your turtle shell!"


    The Fiery Solar Sword Lotus!


    At this time, the energy fluctuations around Zhou Xian`er''s body had already reached its peak. The fiery red energy on the tip of the sword had condensed into a flaming lotus flower, and it brought with it an incomparably explosive aura. It suddenly broke through the air and landed ruthlessly on the head of the golden-armored puppet with lightning speed.


    BOOM!


    In that instant, flames overflowed into the heavens. The moment the red sword lotus touched the golden armor, it suddenly exploded. A berserk aura spread out in all directions. The entire maze seemed to tremble slightly at this moment.


    But that was not the end because in the instant the sword lotus exploded, a deep Origin power seal shot down from the head of the Golden-Armored Puppet. At the end, it passed through the flames that filled the sky and imprinted itself on the golden-coloured head.


    Two terrifying attacks simultaneously landed on the head of the golden-armored puppet. In the face of such a fierce attack, the originally seemingly indestructible golden armor was finally unable to withstand the impact, and with a ''kacha'' sound, it shattered. Soon after, the enormous force that had yet to dissipate entered the head through the crack, before it exploded with a ''bang''.


    "Phew, it has finally been settled." Zhou Xian''er smiled as though a heavy burden had been lifted off her shoulders. Her body moved, returning back to Cang Yun''s side.


    "This legendary thing is indeed a bit difficult to deal with." Cang Yun nodded his head and looked at the broken golden corpse in front of him. There was a strange light in his eyes.


    This was the first time he had seen this puppet warrior, and according to his understanding, this creature had already disappeared long ago. Furthermore, its manufacturing methods had also become lost in the flow of time as time passed.


    "According to the ancient records left by our ancestors, this golem was extremely famous at some point in time. However, because the refining method was too harsh, it gradually lost its reputation." Zhou Xian''er said.


    "If I did not have such a complicated refining method, I''m afraid that this thing would have become invincible in this world." "Mhm." Cang Yun smiled and nodded. They had already experienced the strength of this Puppet Technique earlier, and knew that it would be difficult for them to be a match for someone of the same cultivation level.


    Rumble rumble rumble!


    Just as the two of them were talking, a sound similar to a stone door suddenly rang out from within the tunnel. The two of them looked over and saw an extremely hidden stone door on the stone wall at the end of the tunnel slowly open.


    "Looks like that''s the right path." The two of them looked at each other, and Cang Yun said in surprise. The two paths that originally existed were used to induce people, and the true tunnel was revealed only after they had defeated the guardian puppet.


    Compared to offense, defense was the greatest strength. Therefore, if someone wanted to find a way to escape directly, they would fall into a trap. At the same time, with the puppet warrior''s super strong defense, it was difficult to kill him with ordinary strength.


    "Looks like quite a number of people will be eliminated in this trial." When Zhou Xian''er thought of this question, she opened her mouth and asked.


    Among the disciples of the Zhou Family that participated in this trial, a large portion of them were at the second layer of the Secret Treasure Trove. From the looks of the battle just now, if one didn''t have any other special methods, it would be very difficult to break through the defense of that puppet warrior.


    However, in this regard, Zhou Xian''er did not have much of an emotional reaction, because according to the past trials, those that were eliminated would not have any life-threatening risks. There was a special protective barrier around the clan grounds, and if there was any life-threatening danger, the protective barrier would automatically activate and teleport them out.


    Cang Yun nodded his head. This trial was in line with his previous thoughts. The difficulty level had increased by quite a bit, so it was natural to eliminate a few people.


    But in the next moment, there was one thing that made him somewhat suspicious. It was that after passing every level, there would be a reward. And after completing the third level for so long, there didn''t seem to be any reward appearing.


    After musing for a moment, suddenly, Cang Yun seemed to have sensed something and locked his gaze onto the remains of the puppet warrior. After sensing the source energy fluctuation within, Cang Yun''s eyes lit up and he quickly walked over.

 C27

    The damaged golden armor was still shining brightly. Cang Yun stopped in his tracks in the vicinity and looked over, his eyes flashing with curiosity and expectation.


    Sensing his strange movements, Zhou Xian''er walked over to her side and asked, "What''s wrong?"


    "There''s one question I''m curious about." Cang Yun stared at the remains of the puppet with a burning gaze as he slowly asked, "What is that? The energy it provides to the puppet?"


    "You mean?" Zhou Xian`er''s slender eyebrows twitched, and she could faintly feel the energy fluctuations from within the wreckage. A hint of curiosity appeared in her eyes as well.


    "I don''t know what it is, but I''ll have my answer soon."


    Cang Yun smiled. He extended his hand and extended it into the skull. The next moment, a bright crystal-like crystal appeared in his palm.


    "This seems to be an Origin Crystal!" Staring at the pebble-sized white rock in his hand and sensing the extremely pure Origin Energy fluctuation within it, Cang Yun was slightly stunned before a shocked expression immediately surfaced on his face.


    Origin Crystals were crystals condensed from extremely pure Origin Energy. Because the Origin Energy inside was large and pure, they were extremely powerful weapons for cultivators with high cultivation realms.


    However, the conditions for the formation of the Origin Crystal were extremely harsh, and one would need to spend several tens or even hundreds of years in an extremely rich place to be able to produce one. Thus, Origin Crystals were quite rare, and according to Cang Yun''s knowledge, his father was the lord of the Vastheaven Realm.


    "It''s fortunate that Big Brother Cang Yun was meticulous. Otherwise, we would have missed out on such a precious item." Zhou Xian`er was also pleasantly surprised. As the young miss of the Sunfire World, she clearly knew the value of these Origin Crystals.


    "This Origin Crystal..."


    Cang Yun laughed, and was about to speak, but just as he said that, Zhou Xian''er seemed to know what he wanted to say, she interrupted him and said: "I temporarily have no use for this, so take it, Big brother Cang Yun, when the time comes, Uncle Cang should be in great need of it."


    "This... "Fine." Seeing the resolution in the young lady''s eyes, Cang Yun hesitated for a moment before keeping the Origin Crystal into his bag. It was just as Zhou Xian''er had said, the energy in the Origin Crystal was too huge for them to use for cultivation.


    "Let''s go and see what the next test will be."


    In the next moment, the two of them walked side by side into the passageway to the fourth level of the ancient pagoda.


    Weng! *


    After a burst of blinding light passed, the scene instantly changed. Cang Yun slightly composed himself and then looked around at his surroundings.


    "They''re coming up too." When his gaze made contact with the two extraordinary figures in front of him, Cang Yun slightly raised his eyebrows. Zhou Jun and Zhou An were indeed worthy of being the top geniuses of the Zhou Family. From the looks of their speed, they had left the other Zhou Family disciples far behind.


    At this time, the two of them seemed to have sensed something and turned around. After glancing around, their gazes landed on Cang Yun.


    It was as if he did not expect Cang Yun to be able to reach the fourth level so quickly. However, the next moment, when he saw Zhou Xian''er standing beside Cang Yun, the surprise in her eyes instantly turned into understanding.


    Then, he retracted his gaze and smiled to the red-haired youth beside him. "A person who has relied on a woman to reach this step. I didn''t think that you would be interested in him. It''s quite funny."


    His expression was the same as ever, but within the depths of his eyes, he was staring at Cang Yun. There was a trace of an extremely hidden and peculiar light, and only then did he issue out a rather meaningful sentence, "I feel that one day, he will be a good opponent, so I am looking forward to it."


    Towards the youngster whose reputation was no less than his, he was somewhat unable to fathom it. Although they had come into contact before, every time the latter gave him a strange feeling, as if under the cover of his eye-catching appearance, he was concealing an extremely deep secret.


    Therefore, Zhou Jun had always been wary of this person. Otherwise, with his haughty personality, even if he had tried to stop him, he wouldn''t have been able to resist the urge to attack Cang Yun.


    In the distance, Cang Yun naturally did not know about the contents of their conversation. However, as their gazes met, he also noticed Zhou An''s peculiar gaze. This made him frown, while inwardly alerting himself.


    "Could these ladders be the trial of this level?" At this point, Zhou Xian''er suddenly called out.


    Hearing this, Cang Yun retracted his thoughts. His gaze followed Zhou Xian''er''s line of sight, and indeed, a towering stone staircase appeared in the middle of the sky.


    One could see that the stone stairs had a total of 99 steps. They were divided into 3 sections, with each section being 33 steps and each section being 30 feet high. It was as if a flight of stairs were standing in this space.


    However, apart from its magnificence, the stone staircase did not seem to have anything special about it. One could not sense any mysterious aura, as if it was an ordinary stone staircase.


    Swoosh!


    Just as Cang Yun finished sizing up the stone staircase in front of him, a white figure suddenly flew past his line of sight and headed towards the stone staircase.


    "Zhou Jun has gone over." Zhou Xian`er''s eyes narrowed as she stared curiously in front of her.


    Cang Yun was also alert. With Zhou Jun, the first to take the lead, they were able to determine whether this seemingly ordinary stone staircase was concealing some profound secrets or not.


    Clatter!


    In the next moment, under the breathless gazes of Cang Yun and the rest, Zhou Jun''s feet lightly tiptoed as his body flew up into the air, before gently descending towards the first level of the stone staircase.


    Weng! *


    However, just as his feet made contact with the rock stairs, a light suddenly lit up on the first level.


    In a split-second, Zhou Jun''s expression changed slightly. His originally light and graceful figure also became sluggish for a moment, as if he had felt an inexplicable pressure.


    "Looks like this stone staircase is not that simple after all." Cang Yun narrowed his eyes and said.


    However, just as he finished speaking, he noticed that Zhou Jun''s expression had returned to normal after slightly adjusting himself. He immediately moved his body and continued up the second flight of stairs. It was evident that although the staircase was a little strange, it was not too dangerous.


    Such a discovery completely dispelled the last of his misgivings. After a brief conversation with Zhou Xian`er, the two of them leapt forward and ran towards the stone staircase as well.

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    Tap!


    On the stone stairs, when Cang Yun''s feet landed on the first level, a eye-catching light also rose from the bottom of his feet. Under the cover of that light, a heavy pressure suddenly poured over his entire body.


    Cang Yun''s body could not help but sway a little. Even though he had already mentally prepared himself, when he personally experienced it, he still felt a little uncomfortable.


    In the next moment, the Origin Energy in his body began to stir, suppressing the uncomfortable feeling. Cang Yun revealed a smile, "Origin Energy can resist this pressure, it seems like this stone staircase trial is to test strength."


    As such, he turned his head and saw that Zhou Xian''er had a relaxed expression on her face. Cang Yun no longer had any distracting thoughts as he leaped towards the second level of the stone staircase.


    Arriving at the second level of the stone stairs, the pressure was indeed much stronger than expected. However, because this was only the beginning, it was not too intense.


    As for Zhou An and Zhou Xian''er, they were a little later, they had also reached the eighth level. The strength of these three were all at least at the third layer of the secret scripture, so the test on the stone stairs before this did not have too much pressure on them.


    As he continued to climb, compared to the situation where the three of them were chasing after him, Cang Yun was not in a hurry. Every time he climbed a flight of stairs, he would pause for a moment, and only continue forward when his body was completely familiar with the pressure.


    Weng! *


    Just as he stepped onto the fifth floor''s stairs, a buzzing sound suddenly came from the entrance to the space. Following which, a few Zhou family disciples also arrived at the trial grounds on this floor.


    Cang Yun turned around to see a hostile gaze locking onto him. This person was the direct descendant of the Zhou family, Zhou Hua.


    Cang Yun shook his head helplessly. As for the matter of the clan''s quota, all of the Zhou family''s young disciples besides Zhou Xian`er had a grudge against him. However, Cang Yun also discovered that Zhou Hua''s hostile gaze contained a hint of undisguised jealousy, and immediately understood that the source of this jealousy must be related to Zhou Xian''er.


    Swish!


    In the next moment, under Zhou Hua''s lead, a few new disciples of the Zhou family also stepped onto the stone staircase. In the next moment, under Zhou Hua''s lead, a few new disciples of the Zhou family also stepped onto the stone staircase.


    "How terrible. Even though I''ve been here for so long, I''ve only climbed up here." Zhou Hua turned to the side and said with a mocking smile.


    Hearing this, Cang Yun also smiled, "Same here, you''ve also just arrived here."


    However, in the next instant, he seemed to have thought of something. He stared at Cang Yun with provocation in his eyes and asked, "Do you dare to gamble?"


    "Betting on what?" Cang Yun Yang raised an eyebrow and said.


    He had interacted with people like Zhou Hua quite a bit before, so he knew very well that if he kept avoiding Zhou Hua, it would only bring him more trouble.


    "You actually didn''t refuse. It seems like you have a lot of courage?" Zhou Hua''s face revealed a hint of surprise, but more importantly, he was happy. With Zhou Xian''er protecting him, it was impossible for him to make a move against Cang Yun. Hence, he was happy to accept another method to deal with the latter.


    As such, Zhou Hua pointed at the stone steps beneath his feet, a cruel smile slowly appearing on his face. "Of course, we''re betting on who can climb higher and farther."


    "Then what is the wager?" Cang Yun rubbed his chin and asked.


    "How about this, since the wager was made by me, then the wager will be decided by you. As long as you can take it out, I''ll accompany you. How about it?" Seeing that Cang Yun was about to agree, Zhou Hua became even more excited. He did not care about the wager, he just wanted to teach Cang Yun a lesson. After all, Zhou Xian''er had ridiculed him for the sake of the latter.


    "Alright, since you''re so generous, then I won''t be courteous." Cang Yun smiled gently and said, "How about we bet on this?"


    After he finished speaking, Cang Yun extended his hand and touched his palm. A resplendent stone appeared in his palm.


    "Origin crystals!" As Zhou Hua stared at the resplendent object in front of him, his pupils couldn''t help but constrict and the excitement on his face somewhat froze.


    He did indeed have an Origin Crystal on him, but for such a precious thing to be used as a wager, he hesitated for a moment. However, the next moment, Zhou Hua looked at the gentle smile on Cang Yunyi''s face.


    A cold smile appeared on his gloomy face as he said, "Since you want to gamble, I will naturally accompany you."


    After saying this, under Cang Yun''s faint smile, Zhou Hua coldly snorted. Then, his body suddenly dashed out and headed towards the higher stone stairs.


    "Third stage Secret Treasure Trove. This guy is not weak either. It seems like this gamble will be very challenging." Cang Yun''s eyes flickered slightly when he sensed the aura that the figure that had rushed out. He immediately rubbed his hands in excitement. A competitive heart was stirred at this moment.


    In the next moment, Cang Yun continued to slowly walk up. Although there was a bet, he was not in a hurry. This stone staircase had a total of 99 levels, how could it be easy to completely ascend it? Even Zhou Hua himself should not have the slightest confidence in reaching the top, otherwise the stakes would not only be higher than the two of them.


    As such, time flew by as everyone was climbing up the stone stairs. In the blink of an eye, four hours had passed.


    At this time, Zhou Jun and Zhou An had simultaneously reached the 30th step, followed by Zhou Xian''er, who was a little later. At this time, Zhou Jun and Zhou An, the two of them had simultaneously reached the 30th step, followed by Zhou Xian''er, who was a little later, who had reached the 28th step.


    After the three of them, it was Zhou Hua who had reached the twenty-fifth floor. It seemed that he had made a bet with Cang Yun, so this person could be said to have gone all out in his sprint, and in a short period of time, he had reached a place not too far from the three people in front of him. At this moment, he stopped slightly and turned around to look at Cang Yun, who had stopped at the fifteenth floor, and could not help but reveal a sneer on the corner of his mouth.


    With an advantage of a full tenth floor, he felt that his chances of victory had been set!

 C29

    On the stone stairs, Cang Yun sensed something as he lifted his head. When his eyes met with Zhou Hua''s gaze and saw the latter''s smile, which indicated that victory was within his grasp, Cang Yun merely smiled calmly. Isn''t it a little too early for this fellow to be happy?


    Under Zhou Hua''s gaze, the color of his face slightly changed, and with a few leaps, he reached the 20th step. When his body came to a stop, a brilliant smile appeared on his face, and he once again raised his head, waving his arm towards Zhou Hua as if greeting him.


    Zhou Hua''s expression instantly darkened. He stared at the brilliant smile on the young man''s face, as though he was laughing at him, causing him to feel extremely uncomfortable.


    "Humph, arrogant brat, this stone staircase is getting harder and harder to climb compared to the first level. With your cultivation of the Mysterious Treasure Trove, I want to see how long you can stay alive!" Zhou Hua coldly snorted and coldly glanced at Cang Yun before withdrawing his gaze.


    Cang Yun once again withdrew his mind when he saw this. His speed also increased a little after this small interlude had passed. After his observation, he discovered that this strange stone stairs did not merely test one''s strength.


    Because he could clearly feel that the circulation of his Origin Energy was sluggish when facing the pressure of the stone stairs, the few disciples of the Zhou Family who were at the second layer of the Secret Storage Realm could not feel anything in this situation. Therefore, he guessed that the higher the quality of his Origin Energy, the easier it would be to resist the pressure from the stone stairs.


    After thinking through all of this, Cang Yun''s confidence in this stage greatly increased. Although his cultivation was a little weaker, the quality of the Origin Energy in his body was quite outstanding. Compared to it, it offset the weakness of his cultivation.


    Weng! *


    Around half an hour later, on the last flight of stairs on the thirty-third level of the first stage, a distorted buzzing sound suddenly appeared.


    Everyone looked up. It turned out that Zhou Jun and Zhou An had already completed the first stage of the trial. A dense mass of light appeared in front of them. Clearly, the reward for completing the trial was within this light.


    "There is a reward once a stage is completed. This means that the rock stairs have been divided into three trials. Each time around, it should correspond to the first level of this ancient tower." Seeing Zhou Jun and Zhou Li take the trial reward, Cang Yun pondered for a moment before muttering to himself.


    If these ninety-nine stone stairs were only a single trial, then the difficulty would be a little too great. After all, there were nine trials within the nine ancient towers.


    After clarifying the rules, in the next moment, everyone''s mood instantly rose. With the results from before as a comparison, everyone was extremely envious of the exam rewards. They all mustered their strength and started to rush forward.


    On the 25th level, Cang Yun''s eyes were also flashing with excitement. He was similarly looking forward to the trial reward.


    Swish swish!


    In an instant, countless of figures flew towards the direction of the first stage, the fastest was naturally Zhou Xian''er, whose talent and strength were naturally outstanding, with a few leaps, she easily reached the stage, and right after her, was Zhou Hua, who had also reached the third stage of the Secret Treasure, his talent and strength was slightly weaker, so he was also a step late in reaching the stage.


    After the two of them happily kept the trial rewards, they turned around and their gazes landed on Cang Yun, who was flying over from a short distance away.


    On the other hand, Zhou Hua''s face was somewhat gloomy, but he was not surprised by this. Long ago when Cang Yun had broken through, he had witnessed the power of the latter''s Origin Energy, so it was within his expectations to be able to complete this first stage.


    Clatter!


    A moment later, under the gazes of the two, Cang Yun stepped onto the stone platform as well. Sensing that the pressure around him had disappeared, his expression relaxed, and he smiled and nodded to Zhou Xian''er.


    In the next moment, the trial''s reward appeared in front of him. He extended his hand and grabbed the ball of light. When the glow faded and he saw the original green-colored pill, a satisfied smile instantly appeared on Cang Yun''s face.


    "Pei-Yuan Dan!" After muttering to himself, Cang Yun could not help but sigh in his heart, "Whatever''s missing comes. This luck is really not good."


    As the name suggested, Pei-Yuan Dan was a pill that could strengthen the foundation for one''s cultivation. Although its efficacy could not be directly used to increase one''s strength, it could quickly stabilize one''s cultivation. It was especially effective for those who had just broken through, and could greatly shorten the time one needed to train in that realm.


    Moreover, from the rich medicinal fragrance emitted by the green colored pellet, one could tell that the medicinal strength of this pellet was quite extraordinary. He estimated that this pellet would be able to completely stabilize the cultivation that Cang Yun had just broken through, and in that case, it would mean that he would be able to breakthrough to the second stage of the Secret Treasure Trove faster.


    "Big brother Cang Yun''s luck is really good, these rewards seem to have been customized for you." A fragrant wind blew past, and Zhou Xian''er came to Cang Yun''s side, smiling as she spoke. It was obvious that she was aware of this fact.


    Hearing this, Cang Yun laughed and said, "The purpose of this clan''s trial is to help raise one''s cultivation level, so these rewards are not surprising. It''s just that my cultivation level is a bit lower, so I can use them directly."


    First, he needed three Wall Breaking Pills to help him break through his cultivation level, and after that, he would be able to use them. Unlike Zhou Xian''er and the others, because of their power, three of them were not enough to help him break through, so he was temporarily unable to use them.


    Zhou Xian`er nodded her head, her beautiful eyes stared at Cang Yun as she said: "Then brother Cang Yun, take this Pei-Yuan Dan now, I''ll protect you."


    "That''s my plan." Cang Yun smiled and nodded. This stone platform was the only place without pressure, and it was the most suitable for cultivation.


    In the next moment, Cang Yun sat cross-legged on the stone platform. He closed his eyes and waited for his breath to calm down before he placed the Pei-Yuan Dan in his mouth.


    Weng! *


    The moment the pill entered his mouth, it instantly dissolved. A rich medicinal fragrance wafted out from his mouth. Soon after, a gentle and pure medicinal strength slowly entered his dantian like a stream of water.


    This Essence Nurturing Pill required one to be able to stabilize one''s cultivation and hence, the medicinal effect was extremely gentle. A comfortable feeling rose in the air wherever one looked, as if a spring breeze caressed their faces.


    However, Cang Yun was not completely immersed in it. As the medicinal power spread to his Dantian, his hands did not hesitate to form the cultivation seal. He activated his own Origin Energy to help refine the pure medicinal power.


    Gradually, the dark black Origin Energy in his body became increasingly thick and profound under the nourishment of the medicinal strength. A feeling of strength even stronger than before also surfaced from within it.

 C30

    On the stone platform, Cang Yun slowly opened his eyes. After he felt the condensed power coming from within his body, he could not help but reveal a satisfied expression. With the nourishment of the Essence Nurturing Pill, his cultivation of the first stage of the Secret Treasure Trove had stabilized as expected.


    The next moment, looking at that beautiful silhouette that was meticulously protecting him, a warm feeling surged through Cang Yun''s heart. He smiled gently, "You''ve worked hard. After being delayed for so long, let''s depart as well."


    Zhou Xian''er smiled sweetly, indicating that she did not mind. After which, she nodded her head. Just as Cang Yun started to cultivate, Zhou Hua and the rest had ascended the second stage of the stone staircase.


    As he stepped onto the 34th level, an enormous pressure hit him.


    When his body stabilized, his face revealed a serious expression. The pressure on this floor was beyond his expectations. He estimated that it had more than doubled compared to before.


    However, because they had solidified their cultivation, they were able to withstand the pressure. After looking at Zhou Xian`er and nodding their heads, the two of them simultaneously headed higher into the mountains.


    In the blink of an eye, four hours passed.


    On the 64th floor''s stone stairs, Cang Yun stopped, his delicate and pretty face had a hint of fatigue, to this extent, he also felt a great pressure. Even though his source energy was different from ordinary people''s, his cultivation was still a little low, and consuming too much source energy would inevitably cause his body to feel weak.


    At this time, the four most outstanding geniuses of the Zhou Family, including Zhou Xian`er, had also finished walking up the second section of the stone stairs. Compared to these four people, his current strength was indeed quite lacking.


    However, there were only two stone steps left. The second stage of the trial could be completed.


    Thus, after a low growl, the Origin Energy within Cang Yun''s body crazily surged towards his feet. A strong feeling of power spontaneously arose. Then, with a step forward, his body borrowed the strength of this power to directly leap past the last two stone steps.


    Phew...


    However, because his mind had relaxed, the lack of strength he felt became even clearer. Looking at Zhou Xian''er and the rest, they were all currently meditating with their eyes closed. Evidently, even with their strength, they had expended a lot of mental energy to pass this stage.


    In the next moment, Cang Yun grasped the ball of light that had appeared in his hand. His tired face revealed a smile of joy. From the start, the rewards from each level had never disappointed him.


    "Origin Replenishing Pill."


    This kind of pill could quickly replenish a martial artist''s Origin Energy. It was extremely useful in battle and was also extremely valuable.


    After putting away the medicinal pills, Cang Yun sat down cross-legged and began to recover his Origin Energy. Although he had Origin Replenishing Pills to recover quickly, it was obviously an extremely wasteful performance right now. No one would be stupid enough to do such a foolish thing.


    Roughly an hour later.


    On the stone platform, the five people successively opened their eyes. At this time, they had already passed the fifth trial of the nine trials, and the gap between the trial challengers was completely revealed.


    Only two Zhou family disciples were persisting on the stone stairs of the fifth trial. However, after such a long time, the two of them had finally reached the middle position. Moreover, from their expressions, it was clear that they had reached their limit.


    "Now it''s time for the real contest between us. But from the looks of it, you seem to be reaching your limit, right?" At this time, the somewhat feminine Zhou Hua slowly walked over, and with a sneer, he said: "No matter how strong your Spiritual Energy is, there is a difference of two whole realms between you and me. I can crush you to death, so I have already won this bet!"


    He had always been paying attention to Cang Yun. Although he noticed that the latter''s source energy was a little strange and did not seem to be suppressed by the pressure from the stone stairs, he did not believe that a person with the first stage of the Secret Treasure could surpass him.


    "I''ll give you a choice. If you admit defeat right now, I can promise you that I won''t spread the news of this gambling house. That way, you can also save some face in front of someone. What do you think?" Zhou Hua had a smile on his face, as if victory was in his grasp. When he said ''someone'', he intentionally glanced at Zhou Xian`er, who was standing behind him. The meaning was obvious.


    Of course, Zhou Hua''s true thoughts were not as kind as what he had said. Once Cang Yun admits defeat, he would unhesitatingly proclaim his victory without hesitation. Although he wanted to win, he wanted to see Cang Yun lose all face.


    However, it was impossible for him to take the initiative and admit defeat. Hence, he shook his head and said: "I''m sorry, I do not need anyone to give me face. Furthermore, I feel that you will not be able to do so."


    His indifferent tone made Zhou Hua''s expression darken instantly.


    "Fine, you don''t want the chance to choose. When the time comes, don''t blame me for trampling you too hard!" Zhou Hua''s eyes flashed with a sinister light. After he finished speaking, he ruthlessly swept away the azure cloud with his sleeve.


    Under Zhou Hua''s questioning gaze, Zhou Hua walked over and briefly described the gambling house. Hearing this, Zhou Jun''s gaze revealed a sneer, his hatred towards Cang Yun was no less than Zhou Hua''s.


    "Big Brother Cang Yun, what''s wrong?" Zhou Xian`er walked up to Cang Yun''s side and asked worriedly when she saw the cold smiles on both Zhou Jun and Wang Yan''s faces.


    Hearing this, Cang Yun smiled in a rather indifferent manner, "It''s fine. That fellow made a bet with me earlier."


    "Bet? "Then, are you confident?" The worry in Zhou Xian`er''s eyes deepened. He understood Zhou Hua very well. Not only was his talent not weak, but he had also reached the third secret treasure. He was not a simple character.


    "Do your best." Cang Yun shrugged his shoulders. He really did not have absolute confidence in this matter. After all, the difference in cultivation was not small. However, he was not some docile sheep. Wanting to step on him was not an easy matter.


    "Then... "Fine." She knew that although the young man beside her did not seem to care about many things, there was a hidden stubbornness hidden within his bones. It was impossible for her to ask him to give up on this gamble, so rather than wasting her efforts, it was better to support them. Furthermore, the things they had experienced since childhood also gave her a sense of blind confidence, that was, as long as Cang Yun agreed to it, he would not fail.

 C31

    On the sixth floor of the ancient pagoda, Zhou Hua stepped onto the stone stairs and turned around. He smiled mockingly at Cang Yun, who had yet to set off. "From now on, I will keep you under my feet."


    "Is that so?"


    Cang Yun smiled and said coldly, "I don''t think you have that kind of ability."


    "Heh, then I''ll show you my ability!" As he finished speaking, the Origin Energy in his body fiercely surged out. In the blink of an eye, his figure had actually consecutively jumped over five stone stairs. After slightly turning around, his cold laughter rang out once again: "How is his ability? Can you catch up to him?"


    Cang Yun did not reply. Instead, he used his actions to prove himself. As his Origin Energy surged, he took a step and climbed up the stone stairs. Although his speed was not as fast as Zhou Hua, his footsteps were very steady.


    Upon seeing this, Zhou Hua''s expression darkened. He did not dare to delay any longer and turned around to continue climbing.


    Six hours later.


    However, Zhou Hua was currently not happy at all. This was because in these six hours, not only did the distance between him and Cang Yun not increase, instead, it was actually shrinking. This made him feel very uneasy, and even a little bit of panic had appeared in his heart.


    "This guy''s cultivation is only at the first layer of the Secret Treasure Trove, how could he go so far?" Zhou Hua gritted his teeth as he saw the figure chasing closely behind him.


    Because right now, the pressure on the stone stairs was extremely huge, and it was quite difficult for him to climb with his current cultivation level. At this rate, he could at most reach his limit after a few more steps.


    "Yes, this kid is definitely holding on. He won''t be able to walk too far. I don''t believe that I will lose!"


    In the next moment, Zhou Hua consoled himself in his heart before he unwillingly buried his head and continued forward.


    This time, he had expended the last bit of his physical strength, and his speed had also increased by a few points.


    Another two hours passed.


    Zhou Hua climbed up to the 90th step, and was only nine steps away from the finish line. When he looked up, he could clearly see the vast stone platform.


    But at this moment, he was already exhausted. He was lying on the stone stairs, breathing heavily.


    "What is it? can''t walk anymore? "


    Suddenly, Cang Yun''s voice sounded from behind him.


    Hearing that, Zhou Hua turned his head with much difficulty, looking at the figure that he was jealous of and loathed. His feminine face revealed a look of disbelief, "Impossible, how could you come to this place!"


    Cang Yun smiled calmly, "I''ve already said this before, you don''t have that kind of ability if you want to trample me beneath your feet."


    "You ¡­" Zhou Hua''s face was ashen. The words he had said, yet he had been slapped in the face by someone else. That kind of feeling wasn''t pleasant at all.


    However, in the next moment, when he sensed the somewhat depressed aura around Cang Yun, the unwillingness in his heart also dissipated a little. He laughed sinisterly, "Don''t think that I am unable to tell that you are merely at the end of your tether. You will not be able to win this gamble."


    Cang Yun frowned but did not say anything. Zhou Hua was right, he had used all of his strength to reach this step and had now reached his limit. Most of his Origin Energy had been drained from his body, so it was difficult, very difficult to advance.


    However, the difficulty did not mean that there was no chance and that the limit could be broken. Cang Yun raised his head and stared at it for a while before suddenly revealing a smile, "I''m afraid I will have to disappoint you."


    The next moment, under Zhou Hua''s puzzled gaze, Cang Yun suddenly let out a low roar. As the roar sounded out, the essence energy in his body shook, and his figure borrowed the new energy to soar up rapidly, before finally landing steadily on the ninety-first stone staircase.


    "How is this possible!" Zhou Hua froze on the spot, looking at the figure standing above him. It was as if all his energy had been sucked out of him, and he sat down on the stone steps.


    "Now you can say that I won, right? "The wager ¡­" Cang Yun turned around and waved to Zhou Hua.


    He hesitated for a moment, but after a while, he unwillingly took out the crystal. Many people knew about this bet, so he couldn''t let it go.


    "Thank you very much." Cang Yun smiled and nodded as he collected the Origin Crystals.


    "Hmph." However, facing Cang Yun''s polite smile, Zhou Hua ignored him. He coldly snorted, "You don''t need to be so arrogant. Although you won the bet, the result is the same for us. You will only end up being eliminated."


    Cang Yun shook his head. Towards Zhou Hua, who was extremely unbalanced, he had nothing to say, and in his heart, he did not agree with him. This was because he had already decided that no matter how difficult this trial was, he would do his best to complete it.


    On one hand, he was doing this because he was worried about Zhou Xian''er''s safety. After all, the inheritance was no small matter, and he did not want to see any mishap happening to the former due to his feelings alone. On the other hand, he had made an agreement with Zhou Hao that as long as he protected Zhou Xian''er''s inheritance, the Vastheaven Realm would be able to form an alliance with the Scorching Sun Realm.


    Therefore, whether it was feeling or reason, he had to fight with everything he had.


    The next moment, Cang Yun took in a deep breath as though he had made some sort of decision. He sat down cross-legged and closed his eyes, taking a posture of cultivation.


    "What is this kid doing?" Zhou Hua had been attentively watching Cang Yun. When he saw the latter''s strange action, he mumbled to himself in a daze. Cultivating under such extreme pressure, wasn''t that equivalent to courting death?


    At this moment, the Heaven and Earth Origin Energy in the space was attracted by Cang Yun''s cultivation and gradually gathered around him. As time passed, the fluctuations became more and more obvious.


    Zhou Jun and the others on the stone stairs, who were extremely close to the finish line, also turned their heads. When they saw Cang Yun''s actions, they were stunned at the same time.


    "Break through here?" Zhou Jun raised an eyebrow, and then the corners of his mouth curled up into a sneer. "He''s courting death."


    Zhou Xian`er also couldn''t understand Cang Yun''s actions. Breaking through in that kind of environment was extremely dangerous, and in the Zhou Clan''s previous trial, no one had ever dared to do such a thing.


    However, compared to the duo''s confusion, the usually silent Zhou An''s eyes shone brightly at this moment. An extremely suppressed fighting spirit silently surged within his eyes.


    He then said in a low voice that could only be heard by himself, "He clearly won the bet, but yet he still insists on breaking through. It seems that he wants to complete this trial. Such a persistent person is getting more and more interesting."


    They all had different thoughts, but they all had one thing in common. That was, everyone stopped their steps and stared at the figure shrouded in dense Origin Energy. They wanted to see what would happen in the end.

 C32

    Weng! *


    On the ancient tower''s stone stairs, surging Yuan Power gathered wildly around Cang Yun''s body, stirring up the entire space. That momentum also firmly attracted everyone''s attention.


    "Hmph, what''s the use of making such a big move, in the end, it''s still a dead end." Zhou Jun narrowed his eyes, a trace of jealousy flickering in his cold eyes.


    Hearing this, Zhou Xian''er''s face was immediately filled with anger: "You care, I believe Big Brother Cang Yun will definitely succeed."


    "Success?" Heh, then let''s wait and see. " Zhou Jun sneered.


    "We''ll see." Zhou Xian`er glared angrily at Zhou Jun, before his beautiful eyes landed on the area where the Heavenly Source Energy was flowing.


    At that spot, the face of Cang Yun, who was enduring the pressure from the rock stairs while training, had already been filled with an unprecedented seriousness. He was naturally very clear about the danger of this kind of training method.


    Under the huge pressure from the stone stairs, the Origin Energy that gathered around his body crazily rushed into his body as if it was being squeezed, causing his body to instantly turn red.


    Sensing the Origin Energy in his body that was on the verge of going berserk, Cang Yun''s expression slightly changed. He did not dare to hesitate and quickly circulated the True Dragon Tactic, frantically refining the Origin Energy that had gone berserk.


    BOOM!


    The surging Origin Energy was just like a surging flood as it rampaged through every part of Cang Yun''s body. The degree of violence was so wild and violent that it even caused Cang Yun''s Qi Paths to faintly ache. It was as though they would explode if any more were to occur.


    In fact, according to the accumulation of knowledge, Cang Yun himself did not meet the requirements to break through. Currently, forcefully breaking through was also in order to complete the trial, but because of this, the danger level increased a lot. Adding on the harsh training environment on the stone stairs, this kind of action could indeed be called ''crazy''.


    However, Cang Yun''s situation was a little special. The reason he dared to take the risk was because he had his own considerations.


    First of all, the cultivation technique he cultivated was not ordinary, so even in this kind of cultivation environment, the natural energy would become even more violent, and he could still quickly refine it, so as to not be injured by the berserk source energy. Second, when he awakened ''Spirit Accumulation,'' after the nourishment of the special spirit beast blood essence, his physique also far exceeded that of an ordinary person''s, so even if an ordinary person was unable to accomplish this, he still had a chance. As long as he was careful, even if he could not break through, he could at least protect himself.


    BOOM!


    In the next moment, the Origin Energy within his Dantian had finally reached its maximum capacity. Cang Yun started to rush towards the wall of the second layer of the Secret Treasure Trove. Accompanied by a deep rumbling sound from within his body, Cang Yun suddenly felt as if he had been struck in the chest by a heavy hammer.


    However, there were no signs of the wall breaking. This scenario caused Cang Yun''s heart to sink. He knew the reason was because he didn''t have enough experience. If this continued, it would be impossible for him to break through no matter how he tried.


    "Looks like I need to add more materials."


    As this thought flashed across Cang Yun''s mind, he took a deep breath and his tensed body suddenly relaxed. At the same time, the Origin Energy fluctuations that were used to resist the pressure from the stone stairs instantly disappeared.


    In that instant, an enormous pressure madly gushed towards Cang Yun like a flood bursting through a dike.


    Puff!


    Under such a powerful impact, after merely two breaths, Cang Yun could not endure it any longer. He spat out a mouthful of fresh blood and his face was extremely pale.


    This scene was naturally witnessed by Zhou Jun and the others who had been paying attention to the situation from the stone stairs. Immediately, their expressions changed.


    "You overestimate yourself and bring about your own death." Zhou Jun sneered, unable to conceal the joy in his eyes. Unknowingly, his jealousy towards Cang Yun had already turned into hatred, and the latter''s talent caused a strong sense of crisis to well up within him.


    Zhou Xian`er, on the other hand, revealed an expression of worry. Her slender hands were clasped tightly together, and one could even clearly see the bruises caused by the pressure.


    "This won''t do?"


    Only Zhou An was slightly calmer. However, there was still a hint of disappointment in his eyes.


    Naturally, Cang Yun was completely unaware of the series of reactions from the crowd. At this moment, he was almost completely engulfed by the excruciating pressure. His skin, flesh, and even his meridians were all suffering.


    However, the next moment, Cang Yun bit the tip of his tongue and forced himself to pull himself together. He circulated the Origin Energy in his body and started to attack the wall.


    BOOM!


    Another deep rumbling sound came from within his body, but this time, due to the huge pressure from the stone stairs, the impact force was obviously much stronger. After the rumbling, a ''kacha'' sound could be heard from the wall.


    In the next moment, as if a dam had opened, the Innate Origin liquid from the second layer of the Secret Treasure started to flow out.


    "It has finally been broken open."


    Cang Yun was overjoyed. However, he knew that this was not the time to celebrate. Thus, he gathered his thoughts and controlled the flowing Innate Origin Liquid and slowly poured it into his Dantian.


    Buzz! Buzz!


    In an instant, the silent ''Spirit Accumulation'' once again awakened as it frantically absorbed this energy. In a short ten minutes, the powerful Origin Energy that had filled Cang Yun''s meridians was completely devoured by this'' Spirit Accumulation ''.


    After absorbing such a huge amount of energy, the dragon shaped ''Spirit Accumulation'' seemed to have become a little clearer. One could faintly feel a power that caused one''s heart to palpitate within, causing Cang Yun to be somewhat surprised in his heart. If this'' Spirit Accumulation ''was completely solidified, exactly what kind of terrifying might would it possess?


    Cang Yun smacked his lips in shock. With a thought, he controlled the Origin Energy within his Dantian, which had become even more powerful. In an instant, the pressure from the stone stairs, which was originally unstoppable, disappeared a lot with the circulation of his Origin Energy.


    "Phew ¡­"


    After letting out a sigh of relief, Cang Yun''s tensed mind finally relaxed. This breakthrough was truly dangerous. Fortunately, he was able to successfully endure it in the end.


    Cang Yun was slightly startled when he opened his eyes and sensed the gaze that was looking at him. His gaze shifted and met with the worried gaze. Cang Yun smiled slightly and signaled the other party to relax.


    Seeing this, the worry on Zhou Xian''er''s beautiful face disappeared. Then, as if she thought of something, she turned to the handsome youth beside her and proudly said: "I said it, Big Brother Cang Yun will definitely succeed!"


    "Humph!"


    Zhou Jun let out a cold snort, his expression somewhat gloomy. However, Zhou Xian`er was also speaking the truth, and he was unable to refute her words. After snorting coldly, he withdrew his gaze and turned to climb up.

 C33

    Buzz! Buzz!


    On the stone stairs, following Cang Yun''s successful breakthrough, Zhou Xian''er and the rest once again gathered their thoughts and focused on climbing up. After an hour, the three of them finally completed the stone stairs test.


    Seeing this, Cang Yun did not delay any further. With the Origin Energy around his body whistling, his body also rushed towards the stone platform.


    Ever since he broke through to the second realm, his strength had increased by leaps and bounds. The pressure on the stone stairs was no longer something that he could withstand.


    Hence, less than an hour later, Cang Yun had unsurprisingly climbed onto the stone platform at the finish point.


    "Spirit-Cleansing Pill."


    The next moment, looking at the trial reward in his palm, Cang Yun nodded in satisfaction.


    The Spirit Cleansing Pill was also an extremely valuable pill. It could help a martial artist quickly enter the state of mind as one, and as long as the effects were there, that state could be maintained. It would be of great help to martial artists when comprehending cultivation techniques or Origin Skills.


    After storing the pills into his storage ring, a fragrant wind blew over, followed by a melodious voice that entered his ears from behind.


    "Congratulations Big Brother Cang Yun for successfully breaking through the second layer of the secret scripture."


    Cang Yun turned around, and upon seeing Zhou Xian''er''s beautiful figure, he smiled and nodded. At the same time, a warm feeling welled up in his heart. Although the latter spoke words of blessings, her expression and tone were filled with concern.


    Weng! *


    Just as Cang Yun was about to speak, the space nearby suddenly transmitted a ripple. After which, an old white figure suddenly walked out from the ripple.


    Seeing this, the expression on Cang Yun''s face slightly changed. His body tensed up as he gazed over with a trace of vigilance in his eyes.


    "Who are you?" Zhou Jun''s face was also filled with vigilance. After which, he turned towards the white robed old man and asked in a stern voice.


    "Heh, a child of the Zhou family, your temper is quite big." The white robed old man looked at Zhou Jun with an unhappy expression on his aged face. Soon after, an enormous aura surged out from his body and pressed against Zhou Jun.


    Faced with such a huge pressure, Zhou Jun''s expression changed drastically. In an instant, he seemed to be unable to withstand it and was forced back a few steps, his face turning extremely pale.


    Staring at Zhou Jun, he said, "If I hadn''t promised your ancestors that I wouldn''t interfere in this trial, your disrespectful tone just now would have been enough to kill you."


    Hearing this, everyone was silenced. From the aura just now, the strength of the old man in front of them was extremely terrifying. In addition to his bad temper, no one dared to make any movements for a while. Zhou Jun even lowered his head, not daring to even breathe.


    Seeing this, the white robed old man nodded his head in satisfaction. After which, he smiled and said, "However, all of you need not be nervous. I am the spirit of this ancient tower.


    "The spirit of the ancient pagoda?" Cang Yun''s eyes narrowed. After seeing the transparent body of the old man, he nodded his head in understanding.


    Every single Ancient Realm had a tribe of their own, and these tribe grounds were all housed within a powerful artifact. For example, the Ancient Flaming Tower was the Zhou Clan''s artifact, and the artifact was a Divine Weapon, whereas the Divine Weapon had a soul, so the white robed old man called himself the Spirit of the Ancient Tower.


    Thinking to this point, Cang Yun felt at ease with the white-robed old man''s strength. As long as they had the qualifications to be the clan''s divine weapon, they would definitely be extremely powerful existences. With the clan artifact''s own strength as support, the artifact spirit''s strength would at least be on par with a Nihility God Stage expert.


    "Could it be that there is something different about the seventh stage of the trial when senior specifically made an appearance?" At this point, Zhou Xian''er cautiously asked. This time, she had high hopes, hence she was extremely interested in this trial.


    Hearing this, the old man was about to reply, but just as his gaze landed on Zhou Xian''er, his calm expression couldn''t help but change, and a strange look appeared in his eyes: "After so many years, the Zhou family has finally produced someone with the same physique as that old man. I never thought that after coming out for a stroll, I would be able to encounter such a pleasant surprise."


    Immediately, that aged gaze carefully examined Zhou Xian''er for a long time before it finally nodded in satisfaction: "Her talent is not bad either. It seems like I can no longer protect the inheritance of that old fellow."


    "Thank you for your praise, senior." Zhou Xian`er''s eyes lit up as she bowed. To be able to receive such an evaluation from the old man, her confidence in the inheritance had increased by a lot.


    "There''s nothing to thank me for. I''m just trying to make a point." However, I must remind you, that old fellow was extremely arrogant when he was still alive, so the inheritance he left behind is not something that can be easily obtained. Even though you have a great advantage, you must not let your guard down, and I cannot interfere in this clan''s trial, otherwise, I will be able to help you out a little.


    "Senior, thank you for your reminder. Junior will do his best." Zhou Xian`er had a resolute expression on her face as she smiled faintly.


    Compared to the joyous conversation over here, Zhou Jun, who was standing not far away, had an ashen face. Especially when he heard the old man''s evaluation of the inheritance, the hatred in his heart grew even higher. Naturally, he had quite a few thoughts regarding the inheritance. Even though his heart was filled with intense hatred, he knew that this was not the time to display it. Hence, on the surface, he did not attract anyone''s attention.


    "Alright, let''s not talk too much. Now let me tell you about the seventh trial."


    After conversing with Zhou Xian`er, the elder''s expression changed. Twisting his beard lightly, he said, "For this stage, I plan to give you guys a chance. However, whether or not you guys can grasp it will all depend on yourselves."


    After he finished speaking, under everyone''s gaze, the old man waved his hand and a black light flashed. Immediately, a large blank picture scroll appeared in front of everyone.


    "This is a Dao manual, a treasure created by an ancient supreme elder using his own Tao technique. This treasure has a special function, and that is to be able to fuse any two Origin Skills that do not exceed the Spiritual Tier High Rank, forming an even more powerful new Origin Skill."


    "This is your trial. The time limit is three days. Everyone must create a new Origin Skill and learn it. The successful person will pass the trial and be eliminated if they fail."


    The old man gave a general explanation of the rules of the trial. Then, he glanced at everyone and asked, "These are the rules of the trial. Do you have any other questions?"


    After listening to the old man''s story, everyone had a look of contemplation in their eyes, but no one replied immediately. They all understood that this piece of information was of great importance.


    The more powerful an Origin Skill was, the more it would increase one''s battle prowess. If what the old man said was true, then this scroll in front of them could fuse any two Origin Skills together to form an even more powerful Origin Skill. This enticement was enough to make anyone envious.


    Three days was not too long, and to comprehend a high grade Origin Skill in such a short period of time required an extremely monstrous talent in order to do so. On this point, the crowd was not so confident, as once they lost, they would be eliminated.


    "Senior, as long as you learn any two Origin Skills, you will be able to pass the test?" Regardless of rank? " After figuring out the crux of the matter, Zhou Jun couldn''t help but ask. Although he knew that the old man before him didn''t like him, in order to complete the trial, he could only muster the courage to understand the rules.


    "That''s right. I''ve said it before, this stage is a chance for you. As for whether you want to grasp it or not, that is up to you. Your choice is the key to determining your harvest." The old man nodded and replied in an indifferent manner.


    Hearing this, everyone completely understood the purpose of this trial. It was to let everyone choose their own trial difficulty. If one wanted to obtain more, they would have to face greater risks. Of course, the most important factor was one''s talent and comprehension ability.


    "The design of this trial is quite ingenious." After clearing his mind, Cang Yun exclaimed in his heart. He knew that this kind of trial seemed simple, almost anyone could pass it, but the difficulty of concealment was the greatest, because at some point in time, temptation was even more terrifying than desperation.


    In the next moment, the old man seemed to have sensed the fearful emotions of the crowd. After musing for a moment, he said: "How about this, in order to make this trial more interesting. As long as one of you is able to reach a degree that satisfies me, I will give him an additional pretty good reward."


    "Additional rewards?"


    Everyone''s eyes lit up when they heard this. Although the elder did not specify what the reward was, strength determined one''s eyesight. Since everyone said it was a ''good'' item, it was likely quite extraordinary. This caused everyone''s emotions to once again surge.


    However, in response to this, Cang Yun was slightly pleasantly surprised before he swiftly calmed down. Although these benefits appeared to be one after the other, the reality was that they were enticing and enticing. If he was unable to resist them and made a choice that surpassed his own ability, the consequences would be self-evident.


    "Do you still have any questions?"


    The old man glanced over everyone. After seeing that no one had moved, he nodded and waved his hand: "Since that''s the case, then the seventh trial will now begin!"


    Weng! *


    As the old man''s voice faded, the Dao scroll floating in the air suddenly trembled. Following which, a powerful suction force descended upon everyone, instantly sucking them into the space within the Dao scroll.

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    Cang Yun sat cross-legged in the empty space. There were no other people around him. It was obvious that this space had separated all of the trial challengers.


    The space in front of him did not appear to be anything special. It was completely empty and one could not even find an ordinary flower. There was a kind of deathly silence within the vast space.


    "This is a place where people can focus without distractions." Cang Yun nodded his head in satisfaction. After which, he focused his mind and began to ponder over the trial.


    This was indeed a troublesome problem. If he were to choose an ordinary low level Origin Skill to fuse with, the difficulty would naturally be much lower, but that way, the grade of the Origin Skills he would obtain wouldn''t be too high. For him, who already had two high grade Origin Skills, it was of no use at all.


    If he were to successfully comprehend it, the benefits would naturally be self-evident, but the risks were much higher. If he failed, it would be a wasted effort, so for a time, he was stuck in a dilemma.


    After pondering for a long time, Cang Yun''s expression suddenly became serious.


    Regardless of whether it was to deal with the unexpected turn of events in the trial or the declaration of war by the Netherworld Kingdom half a month later, with his current strength, none of this was enough to deal with it. At that time, if his strength was insufficient and a tragedy occurred, he would definitely not be willing to see such a situation happen.


    In order to ensure that such a tragedy would not occur, Cang Yun had to maximize the number of cards in his hands. Furthermore, he had just broken through a breakthrough earlier, so if he wanted to advance his cultivation, it was clearly impossible in a short period of time. Then, he had to rely on other aspects to strengthen himself.


    "I don''t lack any Spiritual Tier Origin Skills. If I can merge two Spiritual Tier High Rank Origin Skills into one, then that is what I need right now. Moreover, with my talent, there is hope for success!"


    When he thought of this, Cang Yun''s hesitant face quickly turned resolute.


    In the next moment, a dark black source energy shot out from his palm. His left palm turned into a palm, while his right palm turned into a seal.


    The Vastheaven Hands and the Vastheaven Seal were his choices. These two high-grade Spiritual Tier World Suppression Origin Skills were his choices ¡­


    Weng! *


    In that instant, an intense buzzing sound instantly rang out in the silent sky. After which, the scene in the sky instantly changed.


    Cang Yun scanned the sky in astonishment and found that the sky was suddenly filled with rolling dark clouds. There were even lines of filaments in the shape of lightning moving around. This scene was like a god in the sky trying to repair a divine garment.


    "Is that the tao technique comprehended by the almighty ancient times? To be able to cause such a great commotion, it is truly amazing." Cang Yun stared at the lightning threads and clicked his tongue. His eyes flickered with an intense desire. Only that kind of power could be called powerful. This was also what he desired in his heart.


    The sky rumbled non-stop, and the anticipation in Cang Yun''s eyes grew even more intense with the increasingly fearful aura. The old man had already said that the fusion of two high grade Spirit Level Origin Skills was the pinnacle of what could be evolved. Thus, it was likely that the result of the fusion would not be disappointing.


    BOOM!


    Time flew by. Under Cang Yun''s expectant gaze, at a certain moment, the sky suddenly emitted a violent tremble. Dark clouds scattered in all directions as if something extraordinary had been born. The majestic feeling caused Cang Yun to pause for a moment.


    In the next moment, an extremely resplendent stream of light shot out from the heart of the fluctuation and headed straight towards Cang Yun. In the next instant, an extremely resplendent stream of light shot out from the center of the fluctuation and headed straight towards Cang Yun.


    BOOM!


    As the ray of light entered his forehead, Cang Yun''s body trembled and he immediately felt a huge and obscure information rush into his mind.


    The intense pain caused Cang Yun''s face to turn white, but he also knew that this was not the time to study this Origin Skill. Thus, after biting the tip of his tongue to force himself to wake up, he flipped his palm and put the Spirit-Cleansing Pill into his mouth.


    The Spirit-Cleansing Pill had the ability to stabilize the mind. After consuming it, a martial artist would be able to maintain the best state of meditation for a period of time. As for the current situation, taking it would naturally be the best time.


    The medicinal pill instantly dissolved after it entered his mouth. A little while later, when the medicinal strength melted within his body, Cang Yun''s mind instantly became calm. After which, he entered into a state of self-immersion.


    At the same time, in another space, after hesitating for a long time, Zhou Xian''er finally made her decision.


    "My father and uncles have high expectations of me for the clan''s final inheritance. I can''t take too much risk because of other things, so ¡­ I think it''s better to choose the safest option. "


    After softly muttering to herself, Zhou Xian''er focused and quickly released two Common Tier low tier Origin Skills. These were the lowest grade Origin Skills, so she naturally wouldn''t have any problems with them.


    It was worth mentioning that although there were many benefits to tempting Zhou Xian''er, she was not the only one who had a firm decision to make. In reality, Zhou Jun and Zhou An had also made the decision to approach her.


    In that space, Zhou Jun had a faint sneer on his face, "That old fellow is quite good at scheming. He knows very well that the Spirit Level Origin Skills are not that attractive to us, so he threw out some benefits to lure us in. He wants us to lose our minds and choose something that is impossible to accomplish? Heh, he really is a cunning old fox, but this trick cannot be deceived by me. "


    "However, given Cang Yun''s usually flamboyant character, he would probably fall for it. Heh, if that''s really the case, it will save me quite a bit of trouble."


    Thinking of all of this, Zhou Jun no longer hesitated, and he quickly executed two Common High Rank Origin Skills for fusion.


    With the Spirit-Cleansing Pill in his hand, he was very confident in this choice. At the same time, he had the mindset of trying it out, in case the Origin Skill was the highest, then he would be able to obtain the benefits that the old man had previously promised.


    In the last space, Zhou An, who was usually calm, wore a devilish smile on his face as he muttered to himself.


    "If two high grade spirit rank Origin Skills were to fuse together, I presume that would be a noble Origin Skill?" This is somewhat interesting. However, if we really choose to do so, we will have to reveal some of our true strength. In comparison, it seems that the gains do not make up for the losses. "


    "Therefore, it''s best to keep a low profile."


    As his voice faded, his hands casually formed two high-grade Mortal Origin Skills. Then, he stood there with a faint smile as he looked at the stormy sky. It was as if he did not mind the fact that he was about to comprehend the Origin Skills.


    After all the challengers made their choice, the entire space once again fell silent. However, in the distant sky, a white figure hid itself, taking in everyone''s choice.


    "Heh, these little fellows sure are able to keep their cool." A somewhat old muttering sound drifted out from his mouth. After which, his gaze landed on the space where Cang Yun was at.


    "Only this little guy is an exception. This makes me a bit curious. Did he really lose his mind due to temptation, or is he really that powerful?"


    A strange glow flashed across those deep eyes after his words sounded. Immediately, his gaze paused at the location of Cang Yun''s Dantian. It was as though he wanted to penetrate it and see through the secrets within.


    Weng! *


    However, at this moment, the Spirit Accumulation within Cang Yun''s Dantian seemed to have sensed something. It trembled slightly before releasing a strange fluctuation on its own, instantly expelling the perception that was trying to pry into his Dantian.


    "Hmm?" After his perception was blocked, the face of the white robed old man from the Ancient Pagoda''s spirit changed. In his surprise, he seemed to be deep in thought, and only after a while did he come back to his senses. He stroked his beard in surprise, "Interesting, interesting, a power that even I am unable to see through, this trial is really interesting."


    "Although this boy is not the descendant of that old man, but from what I can see, that little girl''s relationship with him is not ordinary." After exclaiming in surprise, the elder thought of the situation he had observed earlier and nodded with a smile, "If that''s the case, then it''s not bad. With someone with great potential protecting her, her path of growth will be much easier in the future."


    As he spoke to here, the old man seemed to recall something from the past, and a reminiscent look appeared in his eyes.


    Because he possessed the body of the ''True Phoenix'' of the nine great ancient physiques, he was born to be the emperor of flames. His battle prowess was almost invincible amongst his peers, so when he was extremely young, he had already made his name in the Nine Prefectures.


    In the past, the Fire Ancestor from the Azure Province practiced an extremely evil cultivation technique. It was said that this cultivation technique could change one''s physique by constantly absorbing the special energy of a person with a fire attribute, so at that time, the Zhou Family ancestor who possessed the body of a ''True Phoenix'' would naturally become the main hunting target of the Fire Ancestor.


    "Fortunately, that old fellow was able to hold on in the end. After his cultivation reached the peak, he directly entered the Fire Realm and killed the Fire Realm Patriarch. From then on, he established the position of the Sunfire Realm in the Azure Province." The old man could not help but softly mutter once again when he thought of this final point of excitement.


    He had followed the Zhou family''s ancestor for the longest period of time. Thus, he understood the hardships of the period of being hunted down and he had nearly failed to endure due to that astonishing talent. Naturally, he did not wish to see such a thing happening again among the descendants of the Zhou family.

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    BOOM!


    In the middle of the air, the unfurled Dao manual suddenly trembled and then showed signs of slowly closing.


    Below, three people with different emotions were watching this scene. Their expressions had also changed. This was because there was still no fluctuation coming from that scroll.


    "Big brother Cang Yun, you''ve failed?" Zhou Xian`er''s beautiful eyes dimmed, and the anticipation in her heart slowly faded away as the scroll closed.


    Weng! *


    However, just as his voice faded, the closed Dao Volume suddenly emitted a buzzing sound. Immediately, under the astonished gazes of the crowd, a green-clothed young man walked out with a gentle smile on his face.


    The three of them were stunned when they saw this. Only when that warm smile approached their eyes did they regain their senses.


    "Everyone, I''ve been waiting for a long time." After Cang Yun landed on the ground, he smiled slightly at the three people in front of him and said.


    "Phew ¡­" Big Brother Cang Yun has always been like this, to be warned and warned. " Zhou Xian`er pouted coquettishly. However, that smile on his face was like a blooming spring flower, causing one''s heart to be filled with warmth.


    "Hmph, what a lucky guy." Seeing Cang Yun come out at the last moment, he understood that the reward mentioned by the old man had no fate with him. Although he was unwilling to admit it, in his heart, he understood that this youth who had caused him so much distress was indeed much more talented than him.


    Hearing this, Cang Yun scratched his head and smiled apologetically to Zhou Xian''er. As for Zhou Jun, he naturally wouldn''t care too much about him.


    "Haha, not bad. I am very satisfied with this exam."


    As the few of them conversed, the scroll finally completely closed. At the same time, the old man with the spirit of the ancient pagoda once again appeared.


    "Greetings, senior."


    The few people respectfully bowed. They had all seen the old man''s methods and temper, so they naturally did not dare to offend him in the slightest.


    The old man nodded his head in satisfaction before his gaze landed on Cang Yun, "Kid, you have fulfilled my requirements for this trial. Therefore, according to the agreement before, I will give you an additional reward."


    After all, that was his own choice, and he had nothing to say. Moreover, he also knew that he had high expectations for this trial, and would not take risks that had nothing to do with it.


    "Thank you, senior." Cang Yun smiled and bowed to the old man.


    Weng! *


    In the next moment, the old man extended a finger and a resplendent beam of light shot out from his finger and entered between Cang Yun''s eyebrows.


    In an instant, a large amount of information filled up Cang Yun''s mind. Seeing this, Cang Yun hurriedly retracted his consciousness, slightly closed his eyes and began to organize the chaotic information.


    It was only after the time it took to drink a cup of tea did Cang Yun open his eyes.


    "Thank you, senior." A flash of excitement passed through Cang Yun''s eyes as he bowed to thank the old man once more.


    "No need. I''ve tinkered with this thing for many years and I haven''t managed to create a proper appearance. If you can successfully refine it, that would be a good thing as well." The old man waved his hand and said.


    Hearing this, Cang Yun nodded with a smile and did not say anything else.


    "Alright, next is the eighth level of the trial." The old man swept everyone with his gaze, then waved his hand, and a pathway that led to the eighth level appeared within the space.


    Everyone looked over. At the entrance of the passageway, there was a large net formed by blood-red threads, sealing up the entire entrance.


    "I''m sure all of you know something before you come here. It is the bloodline restriction that the old man left behind back then." The old man stared at the blood coloured thread and explained to the crowd. After which, he looked towards Zhou Xian''er and said: "Little girl, it''s your turn to appear on stage."


    Hearing this, Zhou Xian''er nodded her head and with a movement of her body, she landed in front of the blood-colored restriction. After taking in a deep breath, her slender palm immediately landed on the restriction.


    BOOM!


    In an instant, the entire space trembled. Under the gazes of the crowd, the restrictions formed by the blood-colored threads shattered inch by inch, before finally revealing an empty tunnel.


    Seeing this, the elder stroked his beard and said: "The ninth floor is the true inheritance site and there is only one person who can enter. Therefore, the content of the eighth floor is very simple. Only one can stay."


    "Of course, those who are unwilling to fight can give up on their own. Let''s begin now!"


    Once he finished speaking, the old man''s figure also disappeared with his voice.


    Cang Yun and the other three looked at each other, and after a moment, Zhou Xian''er revealed a resolute expression, and took the lead to rush into the passageway.


    Based on her nature, she wasn''t really that enthusiastic about the inheritance. However, she was the one who had the most hopes of succeeding. For the Zhou family''s thousands of years of hope, she was duty-bound.


    Just as his figure entered the passageway, Zhou Jun could no longer hold himself back and followed behind.


    Seeing this, Cang Yun frowned and followed suit with quick steps. He would definitely not let Zhou Xian''er face that fellow alone.


    "Looks like there''s going to be another good show to watch." Zhou An, who was left last, revealed an expectant smile before he too drilled into the passageway.


    At this moment, on the plaza behind the Zhou clan''s mountain, the entire plaza descended into an excited mood when they saw the speck of light within the hologram.


    "After so many years, the seal has finally been broken. There''s hope for the legacy." A Zhou clan elder exclaimed excitedly.


    "That''s right, the time for our Zhou family to be revived has finally come." Beside him, the other clan elders were also extremely excited.


    However, compared to the excitement of the crowd, Zhou Xian''er''s father, Zhou Hao, only had a short moment of pleasant surprise before she started to frown. Doubt and contemplation appeared in her eyes.


    This scene was also seen by one of the elders. He immediately asked curiously, "What''s wrong, Sector Lord?"


    "Didn''t you notice anything abnormal?" Hearing this, Zhou Hao retorted with a question. Under the puzzled gaze of the crowd, he explained: "According to the records, only those with the same physique as the ancestors could enter that restriction. But now ¡­"


    Zhou Hao did not finish his sentence. However, everyone looked thoughtfully at the light curtain once again. When they saw four flickering light spots, they finally came to a realization.


    "Perhaps ¡­" The records are not accurate, right? " A clan elder tried to probe.


    When they heard this, most of them nodded their heads in agreement. After all, those records were too far away and it was normal for some errors to occur.


    "Maybe." Zhou Hao replied. However, the contemplative look on his face did not disappear. Instinctively, he felt that this was not the case.


    Seeing that, the Great Elder, who had not spoken since the start, suddenly spoke, "Sector Lord, why do you need to be like this? With so many people entering, wouldn''t the chances of passing down the inheritance also increase? You should be happy."


    "I hope so." Zhou Hao faintly nodded his head. The comforting words of the people beside him actually caused him to feel extremely worried. This was because the matter he was most worried about had still happened.


    In the next moment, her gaze was fixated on the screen of light. She was secretly praying that nothing would happen to Xian''Er ¡­


    Just like Zhou Hao and the rest, there was also a person in the ancient tower who was closely observing the situation within the trial. After Cang Yun and the rest entered the eighth level of the trial, a faint smile appeared on his aged face.


    "Originally, only those with the ''True Phoenix'' physique will be able to enter this stage. However, I have changed the rules this time around." The old man''s gaze passed through space and swept over the four people present. After which, it was fixed onto Cang Yun. He smiled with some anticipation as he said, "After all, only by doing this can I see just what level this little girl has reached."


    In the space within the eighth level of the Refinement Grounds, no one was aware of the old man''s plans. Cang Yun stepped into the space, cautiously glancing at Zhou Jun before he quickly walked to the side of Zhou Xian`er.


    "Big Brother Cang Yun, thank you." Zhou Xian''er naturally understood Cang Yun''s intentions. A look of gratitude flashed past her eyes as she replied.


    Cang Yun smiled and said, "Why are you talking about this? Can I not care about your matters? Besides, I promised Uncle Zhou."


    Hearing this, a smile appeared on Zhou Xian`er''s face as she nodded her head before quickly restraining herself. She knew that this was not the time to continue talking about this.


    "Heh, everyone is here. It would seem that everyone has quite some thoughts about this inheritance, no?" After Zhou An walked out from the passageway, Zhou Jun said with a faint smile on his face.


    "Then you''re wrong, I''m not." Cang Yun took a step forward, staring at Zhou Jun with a faint smile on his face. "I''m just here to help."


    "Help?" Zhou Jun''s eyes narrowed. His gaze landed on Zhou Xian''er, who was behind Cang Yun. She immediately understood and laughed coldly, "This is quite a righteous reason."


    Cang Yun shrugged his shoulders, "It''s up to you whether you want to believe it or not. The answer will come soon anyway."


    Zhou Jun snorted disdainfully, then shifted his gaze to Zhou An, who had just walked out of the tunnel.


    "What about you?" Zhou Jun revealed a serious expression. Compared to Cang Yun and the other two, Zhou An was the person he feared the most.


    Hearing that, a bright smile suddenly appeared on Zhou An''s calm face. He said, "If I were to tell you that I am not interested in that inheritance, would you believe me?"


    With these words coupled with that brilliant smile, Zhou Jun could faintly read a hint of ridicule within those words, causing his gaze to turn even colder.


    "I believe you," Zhou Jun said with a sneer on his face. "What the hell!"


    "You are very humorous."


    However, Zhou An didn''t seem to care at all about Zhou Jun''s attitude. Instead, he shrugged his shoulders and said, as he had done with Cang Yun.


    "But, believe it or not, I''m really just here to watch a show."

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    "Watching a show?" Zhou Jun gently smiled and then touched his storage ring. A black scroll appeared in his palm and he sneered: "Coincidentally, I also have this plan."


    As his voice faded away, he waved his hand and the black scroll suddenly emitted a resplendent glow as it flew towards Zhou An.


    Seeing that, Zhou An''s face slightly changed. However, just as he was about to react, the light emitted from the scroll enveloped him completely. He tried to struggle for a bit before helplessly stopping.


    "Forbidden scrolls. It seems that I can only watch a show." This kind of restriction scroll can form a cage like seal, only those who are trapped can break it with their power. However, the power of this restriction scroll has already reached the sixth layer of the secret scripture, so with Zhou An''s fourth layer secret scripture cultivation, there was nothing he can do about it.


    A cold light flashed in Cang Yun''s eyes. Zhou Jun had prepared quite a bit, it seemed this fight was unavoidable.


    "Now, it''s time to take care of you." Seeing that Zhou An had finished preparing the inheritance, Zhou Jun turned around and looked at Cang Yun and Zhou Xian''er, his eyes filled with excitement. As long as he could deal with these two, then the inheritance would belong to him!


    "Judging from the bloodline restrictions from before, this inheritance must have been prepared for Xian''er''s special physique. Snatching away from her like this isn''t a wise choice." Cang Yun stared at Zhou Jun and frowned, "Even if you win against us, if you don''t get the inheritance, the Zhou family won''t let you off so easily."


    Cang Yun was speaking the truth. No matter how one looked at it, Xian''er''s chance of obtaining the inheritance was much greater than Zhou Jun''s. For the sake of the clan''s interests, the latter''s methods were a bit too selfish.


    However, Zhou Jun disdainfully sneered at this theory as he said: "Don''t talk about such useless matters. Since ancient times, such a thing has always existed. I have the ability to snatch it, yet you actually want me to give it to you. Don''t you find it laughable?"


    "In that case, there''s nothing to discuss." Cang Yun shook his head helplessly. Since both sides had their own stand, there was no point in continuing to waste time talking.


    Zhou Jun''s gaze turned cold, and a trace of a vicious smile appeared on his lips. "Of course. I''ve let you enjoy the show for so long. It''s time to clean up this mess."


    "I don''t think you have the ability." Cang Yun welcomed the cold gaze with a slight smile on his face.


    "You overestimate yourself!"


    Anger flashed in Zhou Jun''s eyes. Immediately, the Origin Energy around his body surged out and he was ready to attack.


    However, at this moment, the old man, who had been paying attention to the situation in the middle of the air, stared at Cang Yun. However, he shook his head with a faint smile and muttered to himself, "This boy still has a helper.


    As his voice faded, a few slight movements could be seen between Cang Yun''s shriveled fingers. After which, an unexpected situation suddenly appeared in the eighth level where Cang Yun and the rest were located.


    Rumble rumble rumble!


    A sound of space opening suddenly sounded out behind Cang Yun and the rest. In an instant, the originally tense situation in the arena suddenly came to a halt. After which, everyone turned their gazes towards the location where the sound came from.


    "That is ¡­" A tunnel to the ninth floor? "


    When everyone saw the passageway that had appeared, their expressions immediately changed. The passageway to the ninth level had actually opened at this moment!


    "Dammit. Didn''t that old man say that he would only open the inheritance after eliminating the others?" Zhou Jun stared at the spatial passageway behind Cang Yun, a sinister light flashing through his eyes. This was because the passageway was located right behind Zhou Xian''er, which was extremely disadvantageous to him.


    Cang Yun naturally noticed this as well. His eyes flickered for a moment before revealing a smile. After which, he nodded towards Zhou Xian''er and said, "You go up first. Leave this to me."


    "But ¡­" However, after Zhou Xian`er swept her gaze over Zhou Jun and Cang Yun, she hesitated. If she left now, she would have to leave Cang Yun to deal with Zhou Jun, who was at the fourth realm.


    "Don''t worry, he won''t be able to do anything to me." Cang Yun smiled.


    Upon hearing these words, seeing the confidence rising within Cang Yun''s eyes, Zhou Xian''er gritted her teeth. In the end, she extended her body and flew towards the passageway.


    "How dare you!"


    Upon seeing this, Zhou Jun''s chest was set ablaze. A fiery red Origin Energy wrapped around his legs, and in the next instant, he took a step forward. A muffled explosion sounded out from beneath his feet as he chased after Zhou Xian''er.


    "If you want to go up, you have to pass me first!"


    However, just as Zhou Jun''s figure stepped forward, Cang Yun''s figure blocked his path. The corners of his mouth lifted slightly as a resolute voice was transmitted into the former''s ears.


    "Scram!"


    Zhou Jun was infuriated. His galloping figure did not stop and instead sped up. At the same time, his palm suddenly extended out and ruthlessly smashed towards Cang Yun''s face.


    "I''m sorry, I''m afraid I can''t do that."


    Cang Yun looked at Zhou Jun, who was dashing towards him. However, he did not show any signs of dodging. Dark black Origin Energy wrapped around his fist and with a faint smile, he directly clashed head on with Zhou Jun.


    BOOM!


    The two palms collided heavily together. In an instant, a powerful shockwave suddenly erupted from the center of the two people''s collisions.


    As the blast swept through the area, the two figures trembled and the azure cloud was pushed back more than ten steps while Zhou Jun shook slightly before stabilizing his body. Obviously, because of the gap in their cultivation levels, Zhou Jun still held the absolute advantage in a head-on clash.


    After stabilizing his body, his pupils also shrank slightly. In the previous clash, although Cang Yun''s Origin Energy was not as powerful as his, in terms of quality, he was still a complete failure. Otherwise, with a full two levels of cultivation, the result would not be like that.


    "Get out of the way now. Otherwise, you should be aware of the consequences!"


    The next moment, Zhou Jun stared at Cang Yun as he spoke with a sinister voice. This was because while Cang Yun was blocking the way, Zhou Xian''er had already disappeared from the tunnel. This was not good news for him.


    However, in the face of Zhou Jun''s threat, Cang Yun merely smiled and replied, "I''ve already said this before. If you want to go up, you have to pass me first."


    "Good, very good. Just based on your words, I will make you pay a heavy price today!"


    Zhou Jun was so angry that he started laughing instead. His dark eyes revealed a dense killing intent. Next, the Origin Energy around his body fiercely trembled. Then, an even more powerful aura surged out from his body.

 C38

    BOOM!


    Within the space, two powerful Origin Energies suddenly erupted from the battle at almost the same time, bringing about wave after wave of rumbling sounds.


    Within the waves of Origin Energy, two cold gazes intertwined with each other. Both of them were able to see each other''s eyes and their imposing manner.


    Swish!


    In the next moment, two figures rushed out as well. The green and red figures transformed into two rays of light. Wherever they passed, the air vibrated with a buzzing sound. Several breaths later, it was as if two furious Spiritual Beasts had collided fiercely against each other.


    Bang!


    A huge force swept out, causing the hard ground to tremble. Following which, numerous tiny cracks appeared on the hard ground.


    Cang Yun was pushed back more than ten steps by the powerful rebound. With every step he took, a clear footprint was left on the hard ground.


    However, the fiery fighting intent did not weaken because of this.


    "What a difficult guy." In the next instant, the fiery red source energy on his feet suddenly howled out. Stepping forward, his speed was actually much faster than before, and his body borrowed this extreme speed to unleash a series of violent attacks.


    Bang bang!


    Sharp attacks enveloped him, like a torrential downpour that was extremely frightening.


    Cang Yun''s eyes were slightly focused. His eyes were filled with a solemn expression. He did not dare to be negligent as the dark black Origin Energy on his legs also rose. His body turned into a puff of green smoke and swiftly left the attack range.


    However, just as Cang Yun landed on the ground, Zhou Jun''s fiery red palm print immediately followed suit, like a maggot attached to a bone. Violent Origin Energy fluctuations surged out from behind him, instantly causing the hairs on the back of Cang Yun''s neck to stand on end.


    The next moment, Zhou Jun''s flaming palm landed on Cang Yun''s back. Seeing this, Zhou Jun''s originally gloomy face broke into a smile.


    Weng! *


    However, an instant later, accompanied by a sound that shook the air, the flaming palm passed through Cang Yun''s figure. The smile on Zhou Jun''s face froze.


    "An afterimage?"


    Seeing this, Zhou Jun''s expression changed. However, he quickly reacted. He spun his body around, and his right leg also borrowed the rotational force to suddenly sweep behind him.


    Bang!


    A low and deep collision sound rang out once more. It was only then that Zhou Jun''s right leg, which he had previously swept out with, struck precisely against Cang Yun''s fist.


    "Shadow Shifter, a famous Origin Skill from the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy. You can''t fool me with this move."


    Zhou Jun''s attack stopped and he stabilized his body in the distance. The corner of his mouth curled up into a sneer. If he had not known about that move earlier, he would have suffered a hidden loss.


    "I know your methods now, but you know nothing about me. I want to see just how you''re going to fight me!"


    After sneering, a cold glint surfaced in Zhou Jun''s eyes once again. After probing for so long, it seemed to him that it was time to end this matter.


    Weng! *


    In the next moment, Zhou Jun''s arm, which was hanging down, was slowly raised as he clenched his fingers tightly. As his fingers rose up, an extremely violent fiery Yuan Power spread out, gradually taking shape, before finally condensing into a sun-like fiery red fist.


    "Scorching Sun Fist!"


    Accompanied by a low shout, Zhou Jun took a step forward as Origin Energy poured out without any restraint. Under the illumination of the fiery-red fist, his entire body was dyed in a faint fiery light. Carrying an incomparable might, he crazily charged towards the distant azure cloud.


    Upon seeing this power, Zhou An, who was restricted by the restriction scroll at the edge of the battlefield, was slightly surprised. Then, his gaze shifted and landed on the figure standing silently in the distance.


    However, whether or not he could handle it, the outcome should be decided from here.


    Whoosh!


    Under Zhou An''s curious gaze, Cang Yun also took a deep breath. Then, he slightly raised his palm and Origin Energy surged out from his body.


    "Looks like I can only use my last resort."


    A deep grunt was emitted from his mouth. The moment he finished speaking, his expression suddenly turned serious as Origin Energy quickly gushed out from his concealed meridians. Soon after, an extremely powerful aura slowly spread out from his body.


    Great Void Heaven Collapsing Palm!


    Origin power frantically gathered in his palm. The deep black light condensed into a black palm print the size of a palm. It was filled with a heart palpitating fluctuation. At this moment, it was as if the entire space was resonating with that fluctuation.


    "This is... A honored grade Origin Skill! " Zhou Jun''s pupils constricted as an uncontrollable fear appeared on his face. This was because he felt a strong sense of danger from within that pitch-black palm. It was truly hard for him to imagine that Cang Yun had such a powerful ability.


    Facing this scene, Zhou An, who was watching from the edge of the battlefield, was extremely excited. He stared at Cang Yun and mumbled to himself, "The aura of a martial art from the Vastheaven World. As expected, he managed to comprehend a legendary Origin Skill in just three days. This talent really makes me look forward to it more and more ¡­"


    BOOM!


    Regardless of what the two of them thought, the black and red lights still collided ferociously in the end. In an instant, a shocking noise was emitted from the center of the collision.


    On one side, Zhou Jun''s fist was like a small burning sun, filled with an extremely violent energy fluctuation. Wherever it went, the air was slightly distorted, as if it could not withstand the high temperature; on the other side, Cang Yun''s dark black palm print was the exact opposite.


    On the surface, it appeared as though Zhou Jun''s Fierce Flame Fist had the upper hand. However, if one were to look through the flame shield, one would discover that no matter how violent the fire was, the dark black palm imprint within did not retreat even the slightest bit. Moreover, all of the flame energy that was approaching the dark black palm imprint was completely destroyed by the black light that was released by the palm imprint.


    "Damn it!"


    Zhou Jun had also discovered this situation. His face, illuminated by the fiery light, revealed a savage look of unwillingness.


    "With your strength at the second layer, what right do you have to fight with me? "Break for me!"


    After an unwilling roar, the veins on Zhou Jun''s arm bulged and the Origin Energy in his body was pushed to its limits. He crazily started to pour the Origin Energy into the ''blazing sun'' in his fist and fingers.


    In a split-second, as the new energy poured in, the fiery-colored ball of light in front of Zhou Jun released an even brighter light. The violent energy within it became increasingly terrifying, and for a moment, it actually seemed to faintly suppress the black palm print within the azure cloud.


    Seeing this, Cang Yun''s eyes flashed with a cold light. Victory and defeat would be decided in a single move!


    "Bang!"


    With a low cry, Cang Yun''s palm violently shook and the black handprint seemed to have received an instruction as it suddenly broke apart. Black light surged in all directions and in an instant, an extremely powerful fluctuation erupted from within.


    Rumble rumble rumble!


    A violent explosion sounded out and the scattering black light carried with it an aura that could destroy everything. Wherever it went, the originally surging flames were instantly destroyed.


    This was the true power of the Great Void Heaven Collapsing Palm. It could collapse the heavens and destroy the earth, but the power to destroy all things was hidden in the silence.


    Puff!


    Moments later, when the red glow completely disappeared, the turbulent air wave crashed onto Zhou Jun''s chest without any resistance. A mouthful of fresh blood was involuntarily spat out as his body flew backwards in a miserable manner before finally landing violently on the ground a distance away.


    Honored grade Origin Skill, so strong!


    Although the Great Void Heaven Collapsing Palm was only a tier higher compared to a high-grade spirit rank Origin Skill, this layer was like a natural chasm. The disparity was enormous, and this could be seen from the previous battle.


    "No, impossible, how could you possibly win against me!"


    He was clearly unable to accept such an outcome, especially when he thought of the inheritance. The hatred in his eyes for Cang Yun was surging, and he had been preparing for this day for a long time, but now, it had turned into nothing but a dream.


    "I will kill you!"


    A ferocious expression suddenly surfaced on Zhou Jun''s face. He rubbed his palm and a red glow appeared on it. An extremely shocking Yuan Power fluctuation suddenly erupted.


    In the next moment, hesitation flashed across Liu Ming''s face and his eyes hardened. Immediately, he threw the red light at Cang Yun.


    Swish!


    After sensing the extremely dangerous aura within, Cang Yun''s expression instantly changed. He clearly did not expect that Zhou Jun would have this sort of trump card, and after using the Great Void Heaven Collapsing Palm, the Origin Energy within his body had also reached the extent where the oil lamp was about to dry up. Therefore, it was impossible for him to dodge this attack.


    The red light in his eyes gradually grew larger. When it flew in front of Cang Yun, he helplessly gave up resisting. This was because from the Origin Energy fluctuations, his remaining Origin Energy was useless no matter how hard he tried.


    Now he could only hope for the ancient pagoda''s protection mechanism. If he could get it out in time, he would have a chance to save his life.


    As the final thought flashed across Xiao Yan''s mind, the red light finally made contact with his eyes.


    Weng! *


    However, just as Cang Yun was about to close his eyes and leave it up to fate, a resplendent purple light suddenly cut through the air and shot over. It immediately transformed into a sealing seal in front of Cang Yun and wrapped around the red light.


    The entire space instantly became silent. A short while later, when the restriction was removed, revealing a thumb-sized red fire bead, Cang Yun finally let out a long sigh of relief. He then turned his gaze towards the direction where the purple light had come from.


    "It''s him?"

 C39

    "It''s him?"


    Within the space, when Cang Yun saw the smiling red-haired youth, an incredulous look appeared in his eyes. The person who had saved him was actually Zhou An!


    "It''s you!" In the distance, Zhou Jun''s eyes flashed with an inconceivable light. This light had reached its peak when he saw Zhou An walking out from the area covered by the restriction scroll.


    "No, impossible, how can you break the restriction scroll!" That is something that can trap even a sixth realm warrior, and you are only at the fourth realm ¡­ " Zhou Jun''s expression was one of near insanity. On this day, too many things had happened, much to his disbelief.


    However, Zhou An faintly smiled in response. "Do you know what your greatest weakness is?" To overestimate oneself and underestimate others. "


    Although Zhou An''s words were a bit sarcastic, they were still the true portrayal of Zhou An. However, the doubt and unwillingness in Zhou An''s heart did not diminish as he stared at Cang Yun and said with hatred, "Then why did you save him, kill him, and obtain his inheritance? Wouldn''t that be better for you?"


    "I''ve already said that I''m here to see a show, so I''m not interested in that inheritance." Zhou An shrugged his shoulders. His calm face did not seem to be faking it, and then he looked at Cang Yun with a hint of interest in his eyes, saying, "I actually look forward to him, so I can''t let him die from your cheating methods."


    Faced with Zhou An''s strange gaze, Cang Yun couldn''t help but frown. This person''s actions were always filled with mystery, making them hard to fathom.


    "The method of cheating?" Zhou Jun let out a sad laugh, his expression forlorn. "Heh, I, Zhou Jun, have wasted my time preparing for this day. I thought that I would be absolutely safe, but the result was a complete failure."


    He had long since known that if he failed to snatch the inheritance, even if he could escape, the Zhou clan elders would not let him off. This was because the clan elders had long since formulated a plan for this inheritance, and he was not part of it.


    Cang Yun shook his head. Deep down, he didn''t think Zhou Jun was wrong. In this world where the strong preyed on the weak, victory and defeat were everything. It could only be said that the latter''s luck was bad and he had become the loser.


    "Tell me, who''s supporting you behind your back?"


    The next moment, Cang Yun took the fire pearl in his hand, and walked up to Zhou Jun, asking his question.


    Cang Yun was no stranger to the bead that was filled with a tyrannical aura. It was called the ''Explosion Bead'' and it was made by an extremely powerful expert who compressed and condensed his own Origin Energy. The user only needed to activate it and he would be able to unleash an extremely powerful attack.


    Judging from the source energy fluctuations within the explosion pearl in Cang Yun''s hand, it had at least reached the sixth layer of the Secret Treasure Trove and was clearly not something that Zhou Jun could create. Adding the restriction scroll from before, there was no doubt that someone had provided him with these methods.


    "Heh, now that things have come to this, do you think I''ll say it?" However, Zhou Jun only smiled sadly as he replied.


    "Alright then."


    Cang Yun nodded his head before once again taking two steps forward. The cold glint in his eyes became increasingly intense. After sighing, he suddenly extended his palm and ruthlessly smashed it onto Zhou Jun''s Dantian in front of his shocked eyes.


    In the next moment, accompanied by a muffled shattering sound, Zhou Jun''s already dispirited aura once again plummeted to the lowest point. His Origin Energy frantically flowed out, finally turning into that of a mortal.


    "How vicious!" Zhou Jun clutched his chest, enduring the pain with great difficulty. Fear and hatred writhed in his eyes.


    A suction force immediately sucked Zhou Jun''s body into it. The instant his body was about to disappear, Cang Yun hesitated for a moment before he once again extended his hand and pulled something out from Zhou Jun''s finger.


    "You don''t need it anymore."


    The next moment, as he saw Zhou Jun''s disappearing figure, Cang Yun lowered his head to look at the storage ring in his hand as he softly muttered to himself.


    Cang Yun had never been lenient towards an enemy. Since Zhou Jun''s hatred for him had already reached the point where he wanted to kill him, he naturally wouldn''t have to be lenient towards him.


    As for what Cang Yun was doing, both Zhou An, who was nearby, and the old man hiding in the sky, revealed expressions of admiration.


    After putting away the storage ring, Cang Yun turned around and stared at Zhou An. After a moment of silence, he asked, "Who are you?"


    This question was also the greatest question in Cang Yun''s heart, because the methods that Zhou An had used just now didn''t seem to belong to the cultivation methods of the Sunfire Realm. After all, Cang Yun had a certain understanding of the cultivation methods of the Sunfire Realm, and most of them were flame related.


    Faced with this question, Zhou An seemed to have anticipated it. He smiled and said, "Don''t worry. There will be a day when you will know the answer to this question. The reason why the mystery attracts people is not because of the answer."


    Cang Yun smiled helplessly. He really didn''t know what to do with this kind of person who liked to remain mysterious. Thus, he changed the topic and said, "We shouldn''t want to fight again, right?"


    As he spoke, Cang Yun pointed at the space passage behind him. The meaning was obvious.


    "There''s no need for that right now, but one day, I believe we will have a fight." Zhou An also understood Cang Yun''s meaning. He shook his head and said with some anticipation.


    "No problem, anytime." Cang Yun also raised his eyebrows and smiled. Although the character of this fellow in front of him was a little mysterious, his intuition told him that he was not a person with evil intentions.


    "Alright, the show is over. It''s time for me to leave as well." Zhou An nodded his head. After he finished speaking, he lifted his palm and pressed it towards his face.


    In the next moment, the ancient pagoda''s protective mechanism reacted and sent it out.


    Cang Yun looked at the figure that had disappeared. After muttering to himself irresolutely, he retracted his gaze.


    BOOM!


    At this time, an intense trembling sound came from the ninth floor of the ancient tower. After feeling the ancient and heavy aura from within, Cang Yun shifted his gaze to the passageway behind him and a joyous light flashed across his eyes.


    "Seems like Xian`er has obtained the acknowledgement of the inheritance."


    Hence, he could make good use of this period of waiting to train. After all, he was currently on the eighth level of the ancient tower, and the density of the Origin Energy here had already reached an extremely dense level. He could not let it go to waste like this.

 C40

    Time passed quickly as he cultivated. In the blink of an eye, half a month had passed.


    On the eighth floor of the ancient pagoda, Cang Yun was still immersed in his cultivation state. The Origin Energy of Heaven and Earth swirled into cyclones that continuously revolved around him. After ten days of cultivation, his cultivation of the second layer of the secret scripture had completely stabilized.


    Rumble rumble rumble!


    Suddenly, a violent trembling sound resounded throughout the entire ancient tower. Cang Yun stood up after being awakened and locked his gaze onto the direction of the ninth floor of the ancient tower. A slightly worried look of anticipation appeared in his eyes.


    "Is the inheritance finally coming to an end? However, this is the most difficult moment. I hope that the girl can persevere."


    After muttering to himself, Cang Yun no longer had any plans to continue cultivating. Instead, he stood on the spot and waited quietly.


    Another hour passed.


    Weng! *


    A humming sound finally rang out from the tunnel. Cang Yun''s mind shook as he looked over in that direction. A graceful and slender figure slowly appeared in his line of sight.


    "Big brother Cang Yun."


    When the ethereal voice of the young girl rang out, Cang Yun finally heaved a sigh of relief. The worry in his heart turned into a smile, brimming with determination.


    "How was it, did it work?" Cang Yun asked with a gentle smile.


    "En!" Zhou Xian`er nodded her head heavily, her charming face revealed a hint of joy. However, in the next moment, she seemed to have thought of something and her expression changed slightly. She stared at Cang Yun with a complicated expression in her eyes.


    "Just now, senior spirit of the ancient pagoda told me about your fight with Zhou Jun. I ¡­" As she spoke to here, Zhou Xian''er was speechless, her face full of emotion. Cang Yun had almost lost his life for her!


    "You still like to cry like you did when you were young." Cang Yun extended his hand to lightly scratch the young girl''s nose, revealing a smile. He softly consoled her, "Although there was a small accident, I''m still fine. I should be happy."


    However, after hearing Cang Yun''s words of consolation, Zhou Xian''er''s eyes turned red, her heart felt even more moved.


    Cang Yun was about to say something to comfort him, but suddenly, a fragrant wind entered his nose and a soft body snuck into his chest like a kitten. Cang Yun was stunned and stopped the comforting words from coming out of his mouth.


    In the next moment, Cang Yun lowered his head to look at the petite body in his embrace. After being stunned for a moment, his arm gently embraced her.


    At this moment, the entire space suddenly became silent. The only sounds that could be heard were the irregular sounds of breathing as they embraced each other. However, that sound seemed to be suppressed by the two with all their might.


    "Big brother Cang Yun."


    When the girl in his embrace finally could not hold it in anymore, she let out a soft moan and it was only then that the frozen scene was broken.


    "Uh, sorry about that." Cang Yun regained his senses as he stared at the shy face of the young girl in his embrace. He hurriedly loosened his arms as he scratched his head, revealing a rarely seen bashful smile.


    Seeing that Cang Yun was at a loss for words, Zhou Xian`er immediately burst out laughing, the blush on his face also lessened by half as he giggled: "I''ve never seen a brother Cang Yun like this before, but he''s quite adorable."


    "Heh, just tease me." Seeing that the young lady in front of him did not seem to be angry, Cang Yun heaved a sigh of relief before he laughed awkwardly.


    However, in the midst of his embarrassment, Cang Yun could not help but recall the scene from before. His heart throbbed strangely. One had to admit, that kind of feeling was rather reminiscent.


    Dong!


    Right at this moment, a loud and clear bell sound rang out from within the ancient pagoda. Upon hearing the sound, Cang Yun and Zhou Xian''er ended their conversation.


    The trial had finally ended.


    In the next moment, a gentle yet irresistible force sent the two of them out.


    At the same time, on the plaza behind the Zhou Mansion''s mountain, the crowd was already in an uproar. As the elders of the Zhou Clan looked in the direction of their clan, their eyes were filled with excitement.


    After waiting for countless years, this day had finally arrived.


    As for the young disciples of the Zhou Family, they didn''t know much about the matter of the inheritance, so their excitement was purely because someone had finally completed the clan''s trial.


    Weng! *


    Not long later, a sound of space shaking appeared in front of the open ground. The intense atmosphere of the open ground immediately became quiet upon hearing the sound. Everyone''s gaze was immediately attracted over.


    Under their agitated gazes, the figures of Cang Yun and Zhou Xian''er gradually appeared in front of the crowd.


    In the next moment, Zhou Hao led the Zhou clan elders to the two of them.


    "Father!"


    "Uncle Zhou."


    Seeing this, Zhou Xian''er and Cang Yun bowed.


    "The seventh manual, good!" Zhou Hao looked at Zhou Xian''er. After feeling the unstable aura of the latter''s cultivation, his calm face revealed a hint of abnormal excitement. For such a young martial artist of the seventh layer, whether it was a father or a sector lord, Zhou Hao was very pleased.


    "Nephew Cang Yun, thank you for your hard work." After nodding to Zhou Xian''er, Zhou Hao shifted his gaze to Cang Yun, who was at the side. His expression turned solemn as he spoke in a heavy tone.


    Regarding this, Cang Yun slightly smiled. He did not have the thought of doing a meritorious service. Instead, he respectfully replied, "I only did what I should have done. The one who really worked hard was Xian''er."


    Hearing Cang Yun''s words, for some unknown reason, Zhou Xian''er recalled the scene where the two of them embraced each other. Her face reddened slightly, and she hurriedly lowered her head, not daring to speak.


    "Hmm?" Zhou Hao seemed to have noticed Zhou Xian''er''s abnormality and raised an eyebrow. His gaze swept over the two people in front of him and then landed on Cang Yun, revealing a meaningful smile.


    "Heh." When he felt Zhou Hao''s burning gaze, Cang Yun''s back felt a little numb. After he gave a guilty smile, he lowered his head slightly and did not say anything else.


    Seeing this, Zhou Hao withdrew his expression and said loudly: "All Zhou clan elders, immediately return to the meeting hall to convene the family meeting."


    As the sound of his voice faded, Zhou Hao turned his gaze onto Cang Yun and Zhou Xian''er once again. "All of you, follow me as well."


    After he finished speaking, Zhou Hao led the two of them towards the Zhou Mansion. The other clan elders followed closely behind him.


    However, not long after he walked out, Cang Yun felt a hidden enmity staring at him from behind. He frowned and turned his head around, but did not discover anything.


    "What''s wrong?" Zhou Xian''er who was at the side saw the unusual reaction of Cang Yun and asked curiously.


    "It''s nothing. I just felt like someone was staring at me. Maybe I was mistaken." Cang Yun searched for a while but still found nothing. He shook his head with a smile and explained.


    "Heh, big brother Cang Yun is a famous person in our Zhou family right now, it''s normal for people to pay attention to him." Zhou Xian''er did not think too much into it, and said while laughing.


    "Maybe."


    Cang Yun replied with a faint smile, but in his heart, he secretly remembered this matter.

 C41

    At the main hall of the Zhou Mansion.


    Currently, there were quite a number of figures seated in the large hall. The one who sat at the front was naturally the leader of the Zhou clan, Zhou Hao. Below him, were all the clan elders.


    Cang Yun and Zhou Xian''er were also seated beside Zhou Hao. However, the two juniors in the large hall were not used to such an atmosphere. Both of them lowered their heads and remained silent.


    "Alright, everyone calm down." Zhou Hao''s gaze swept across the great hall before opening his mouth to speak. He suppressed the clamorous atmosphere and said, "Today''s meeting of the clan is mainly about announcing two things to everyone."


    "First of all, since Xian''er has successfully obtained the inheritance of the Zhou Family''s Ancestor, I declare that from today onwards, she will inherit the position of the Young Master of the Sunfire Realm. After I abdicate, she will inherit the position of the Sunfire Realm Master. Everyone, do you have any objections?"


    As Zhou Hao''s solemn voice sounded out, the entire hall was completely silent. No one objected, obviously everyone had already expected this news, after all, Zhou Xian''er was originally Zhou Hao''s only daughter, and now that she had obtained the inheritance of the Zhou Family''s ancestor, the position would naturally belong to her.


    Seeing the crowd''s reaction, Zhou Hao nodded his head in satisfaction. Then, he continued: "The second matter, after discussion with the ancestor, decided that the Yan Yang World will ally with the Vastheaven World. In the future, we will work together to promote and develop together."


    "Vastheaven Realm? An alliance? "


    However, as Zhou Hao''s words fell, the originally silent atmosphere instantly turned coquettish and chaotic. Everyone''s faces were filled with surprise and puzzlement.


    A strong and weak alliance was obviously difficult for them to accept as experts. Moreover, now that the Zhou Family had obtained the inheritance of the ancestors, their status would also rise greatly in the future. Therefore, in their opinion, other than being a burden, such an alliance was meaningless.


    "Sector lord, can we discuss this alliance further?" A village elder couldn''t help but ask.


    Upon hearing these words, everyone turned their gazes towards Zhou Hao. With a frown on their faces, it was obvious that no one was optimistic about this alliance.


    Seeing the crowd''s reaction, Zhou Hao frowned and said, "You all know about Zhou An''s report. If it weren''t for your nephew Cang Yun''s help, the Zhou family would probably have had to wait for thousands of years for this inheritance. Is this not enough for our Zhou family to be grateful?"


    "This ¡­"


    Zhou Hao''s words caused many of the Zhou Family Patriarchs to be speechless. When Zhou An had come out, he had reported everything that had happened in the Zhou Family. Everyone knew that for the Zhou Family to obtain this inheritance, Cang Yun had done a great deal.


    "Since the sector lord has mentioned this, I too would like to say it." However, the Great Elder of the Zhou family suddenly said, "Although Zhou Jun did not follow the orders, he is still a disciple of our Zhou family. However, the Great Elder of the Zhou family suddenly said," Although Zhou Jun did not follow the orders, he is still a disciple of our Zhou family.


    "Indeed. Although Zhou Jun has made a mistake, he is still one of the most outstanding disciples of our Zhou Family. As long as we punish him a little, he will become a pillar of our Zhou Family in the future. Abandoning his cultivation is indeed a bit too excessive." One of the Zhou family elders also echoed.


    As the two clan elders spoke, the entire atmosphere in the large hall changed. Everyone''s gazes gathered on the silent Cang Yun, who was standing beside Zhou Hao with his head slightly lowered.


    This made him, as a Boundary Master, feel rather embarrassed. However, when his gaze landed on Cang Yun, who was standing to one side and saw the calm expression on the latter''s face, he muttered to himself for a moment before choosing to remain silent. He wanted to see just how this youngster would handle such an accusation.


    "I got this from Zhou Jun."


    He unhurriedly took out the fiery-red explosion bead from his storage ring. After which, his eyes met with the eyes of everyone in the hall as he said, "I think that everyone knows the meaning behind it even without me saying it."


    "Explosion Bead?"


    "The flame energy inside is so familiar ¡­"


    Everyone''s expressions changed when they saw the fiery-colored bead in Cang Yun''s hand. They were all clan elders of the Zhou clan, so they could naturally feel the power within the bead. It was a power exclusive to the Zhou clan.


    "Zhou Jun actually took out this thing?" Zhou Hao''s expression changed as he stared at Cang Yun, and asked gravely. This was because he could feel that the berserk energy within the explosion bead was at least at the sixth layer of the Secret Treasure Trove. This posed a fatal threat to the disciples participating in the trial.


    "It is indeed his. However, everyone should understand that this item is not something that he can refine." Cang Yun nodded his head, and then looked around at the group of elders in the hall, and said with a smile that was not a smile.


    Cang Yun was not surprised by the crowd''s reaction. Zhou An''s identity contained many mysteries that he would naturally not reveal to others. Thus, he most likely concealed many key things during his report, such as the matter of him blocking the explosive bead.


    "In other words, Zhou Jun''s actions and actions were supported by others?" Zhou Hao instantly understood what Cang Yun meant. He narrowed his eyes and swept the hall with his cold gaze.


    Under his dignified gaze, the entire hall fell into silence once more. Everyone here was an experienced individual, so they knew that regardless of whether they did it or not, it was not the time to make a sound.


    If Zhou Jun succeeded, not only would it affect the inheritance, but Cang Yun and Zhou Xian''er''s lives would also be in danger. Furthermore, if Zhou Hao successfully obtained the inheritance, then the supporters behind the Zhou family would be able to use this as an opportunity to take over the position of the world lord. At that time, the Zhou family would definitely fall into chaos.


    "Someone, bring Zhou Jun here!" Thus, Zhou Hao immediately shouted out an order.


    "Sector lord, Zhou Jun''s cultivation was crippled and he couldn''t withstand such a blow. He committed suicide." Hearing this, the First Elder by the side stood up and said.


    "Suicide?"


    With a ''whoosh'', Zhou Hao''s gaze focused on the Great Elder who had spoken. A cold light flashed in his eyes as he coldly said, "So you''re saying that there''s no way to investigate it?"


    "Looks like it." Under the pressure of Zhou Hao''s aura, the First Elder lowered his head. A strange glint that was barely noticeable flashed across his eyes as he spoke.


    The hall became silent again. After a while, Zhou Hao said expressionlessly: "If that''s the case, then Zhou Jun is the crime of betraying the clan. Therefore, it''s understandable for Cang Yun''s nephew to abandon his cultivation."


    Everyone was silent. Even the Great Elder, who was the first to denounce Cang Yun, chose to remain silent after a slight hesitation.


    "Alright, the alliance is complete. The rest of you can leave. Cang Yun and Xian''er will stay behind."


    Seeing this, Zhou Hao waved his hand and decided on this matter. When the Zhou clan elders heard this, they all left the meeting hall.

 C42

    "Yun''er, what are your thoughts on the person behind Zhou Jun?"


    In the assembly hall, after Cang Yun and Zhou Xian''er were left behind, Zhou Hao turned to Cang Yun and asked.


    "Not yet." Cang Yun shook his head and replied with a bitter smile. Regardless of whether he had his own opinions or not, this was a matter of the Zhou family. It was not a good thing to express one''s opinion without any concrete evidence.


    "Alright then." After which, he changed the topic and said: "There is something else that I need you to do. Three days later, the auction will be held in the business world and I have already sent a letter to your father. At that time, he will also be going.


    "Business Auction?"


    As the name suggested, it was an ancient world that was dominated by business. In this ancient world, there were countless auction houses of various sizes. Although this world was only auctioned at the 30th place on the Green Province''s World Ranking, its reputation was not the least bit inferior to the top ten Ancient Realms.


    In the business world, the levels of the auction houses were divided into three categories: Mortal, Earth, and Heaven. Those three grades also included almost all the heavenly and earthly treasures of the Azure Province, so there was a saying in the Azure Province: "As long as you have enough money, you can buy anything you want in the business world."


    Although these words were a bit exaggerated, no one refuted them because of this. This was because the facts proved that every auction in the business world would have an extremely abundant amount of resources to sell.


    "Uncle Zhou, what kind of auction is this?" When he thought of this information, Cang Yun could not help but ask curiously.


    As far as he knew, the resources for auctions in the three levels of the auction were different as well. The Human Level Auction, the Earth Level Auction, and the Heaven Level Auction, were all suitable for the warriors of the Nihility God Stage, and the Heaven Level Auction, where the resources for auctions were very useful for those that were above the Nihility God Stage. However, the last Heaven Level Auction would rarely be held even after dozens of years.


    "This is a Mortal level auction, but I heard that there are some pretty good items here. For the two of you, your father and I are prepared to go there ourselves." Zhou Hao replied.


    "Human level, huh?" Cang Yun''s eyes lit up. With his current strength, this level of auction would undoubtedly attract a lot of attention.


    Hearing that, Cang Yun and Zhou Xian''er looked at each other and smiled. With Zhou Hao''s words, if they really took a fancy to anything at that time, the two of them would probably end up being ''tricked'' for once.


    "However, there is one thing that I must remind you two. During these three days, you two must properly stay in your rooms and train, especially Xian''Er. Right now, your realm is extremely unstable, and if you are unable to stabilize yourself, I will not allow you to attend the auction." After he finished smiling, Zhou Hao''s expression changed and he said in an extremely serious tone.


    "Ah ¡­" "Alright ¡­" Hearing these words, the smile on Zhou Xian`er''s face froze for a moment, before she unhappily agreed. With her personality, allowing her to train tirelessly for three days was indeed an arduous task. However, she could only helplessly agree to it for the auction three days later.


    In regards to this, Cang Yun easily agreed. Raising his strength was the most urgent matter at hand, so without Zhou Hao''s reminder, he would not waste the next three days.


    Within the Zhou Mansion. After returning from the meeting hall, Cang Yun entered his room in a hurry.


    "It''s time to study the rewards bestowed by senior spirit of the ancient pagoda."


    After softly muttering to himself, Cang Yun sat down cross-legged and began to read the sealed information in his mind.


    Weng! *


    As the flood of information poured into his head, Cang Yun frowned and shook his aching head. After a long while, when the information was sorted out, his expression returned to normal. However, the next moment, the information that appeared in his mind made his heart jump.


    "A method to refine a Battle Puppet?"


    It was actually this thing!


    He never thought that the spirit of the ancient tower would actually possess such a collection. Moreover, Cang Yun had personally witnessed the techniques of the puppet during the clan ground trial and was extremely envious of it. If he was able to refine one, it would be of great help to his enemies.


    As such, with excited thoughts in his mind, Cang Yun continued to read.


    "Battle Puppet refining, this method is a puppet technique passed down from the ancient times, in order to refine this thing, one needs to gather it: the body, the soul, the Origin Crystal, using the body as the weapon, using the Origin Crystal as the energy, using the soul as the guide, and then using the special refining materials to refine it. Battle puppets are divided into three grades, the Sun, Moon, and Star.


    After slowly reading the method of refinement, the excitement in the depths of Cang Yun''s eyes became even more intense. Although this puppet refinement was quite complicated, its power was also astonishing. If it could be successfully refined, it would be equivalent to having a Death Soldier that he could command at any time.


    From Cang Yun''s observations, he knew that of the materials needed to refine it, he had an Origin Skill. Thus, there were only three things that were most difficult to find: the body, the soul, and a medicinal liquid that was specifically used to refine the body, the Goldstar Saliva.


    "The body needs a martial practitioner''s corpse, and the soul is the spirit beast''s soul. These two items are not too bad, only the last one, the Gold Star Saliva. This item is extremely precious and is extremely difficult to find." After a slight pause, an expectant look flashed across Cang Yun''s eyes as he muttered to himself, "This time around, the business world''s auction is going to have an opportunity. Hopefully, this item will appear."


    The Gold Star Saliva was an essential item for refining battle puppets. The puppet''s body must be tempered by it in order to ensure that it would not rot. Moreover, whether it attack or defend, it would also increase by a large amount as an indispensable item.


    When he thought up to this point, Cang Yun''s heart was filled with anticipation for the auction three days later ¡­

 C43

    Three days passed by in a flash.


    Wanxiang City, the largest city in the business world. It was a city with a reputation that encompassed everything. At this time, the ancient city, which had a resounding reputation, had also entered a bustling atmosphere because of the auction taking place.


    When Cang Yun followed Zhou Hao and appeared on the street of the Wanxiang City, the deafening clamor around them could be heard. As Cang Yun looked at the busy street in front of him, he could not help but exclaim in admiration.


    "This level of liveliness, I''m afraid not many cities can compare to it, right?" Cang Yun grinned and said.


    "Half of the treasures in the Azure Province are gathered here, so naturally, they attract people''s attention. Many people from the outside world also come here due to their names." Zhou Hao nodded and said.


    "Young Master Cang Yun!"


    Just at that moment, not far from the teleportation formation, a figure suddenly leapt out and bowed to Cang Yun.


    "Uncle Liu." Cang Yun also raised his eyebrows when he saw this person. This person was the commander of the imperial guards of the Vastheaven Realm, and was also his father''s most capable assistant.


    "Did father tell you to wait here?" Cang Yun smiled and asked the middle-aged man.


    "Yes." Liu Shuang nodded his head and then shifted his gaze to Zhou Hao. Clasping his fists in salute, he said: "This one is Liu Shuang and greets sector lord Zhou Hao."


    "No need to be so polite." Zhou Hao smiled warmly, and then asked, "Has Big Brother Yuanfeng already come?"


    "The sector lord is already here, he specially sent me here to wait for you. Please follow me." Liu Shuang answered.


    After he finished speaking, under the lead of Liu Shuang, the group of four walked along the street towards the center of the ancient city.


    An hour later, the group stopped in front of a grand restaurant. Liu Shuang turned around and said, "The sector lords are staying here, and they have arranged for your residences to be arranged."


    Hearing this, a look of reminiscence appeared on Zhou Hao''s calm face, "My big brother is still as thoughtful as he was before."


    "Let''s go."


    In the next moment, Zhou Hao impatiently said.


    Creak.


    Moments later, the group arrived outside the room. Liu Shuang walked up and lightly knocked on the door before pushing it open. Inside the room, a middle-aged man''s face was reflected in everyone''s eyes.


    "Big brother."


    "Father."


    "Uncle Cang!"


    Cang Yun and the rest called out to each other as a warm smile appeared on their faces.


    "Haha, you''re finally here. Come in." Cang Yuan Feng laughed heartily inside the house and immediately called for everyone to enter the house.


    After they sat down, Cang Yuanfeng looked at Cang Yun and said with a smile: "Good kid, I told you to go deliver a letter, I didn''t expect you to bring me back with such a big surprise, huh."


    Hearing this, Cang Yun naturally knew that Cang Yuanfeng was talking about an alliance, and immediately laughed slyly.


    "Even Xian''er''s niece has come. I haven''t seen her for so many years, yet she has already grown into such a beautiful young lady." Cang Yuanfeng''s gaze shifted to Zhou Xian''er who was at Cang Yun''s side, and said with a face full of love.


    "Thank you for your praise, Uncle Cang." Zhou Xian`er cutely smiled, but as the sound of her voice faded, she continued, "Uncle Cang and Father have matters to discuss, so brother Cang Yun and I will head out for a walk first."


    After she finished speaking, she stood up and held Cang Yun''s arm as she sweetly smiled, "Let''s go, Big Brother Cang Yun."


    "Eh." Cang Yun was stunned for a moment before turning his gaze towards Cang Yuanfeng and Zhou Hao. However, he received two strange looks from them, and upon seeing this, Cang Yun could only stand up and embarrassedly smile, before leaving the room with Zhou Xian''er.


    Inside the room, watching the two''s backs as they left, Cang Yuanfeng was stunned for a while before he recovered. He looked at Zhou Hao beside him and nodded as he said: "There are some people. It seems that it''s because of a woman."


    However, he thought of something shortly after and said with a slightly complacent tone: "Leaving behind is still better than having a son. At that time, wouldn''t father be tired to death when it comes to the betrothal gift of Jinshan Silver Mountain?"


    "Heh." Hearing Zhou Hao''s somewhat ambiguous words, Cang Yuan Feng''s face became a little unnatural and he immediately laughed bitterly: "Alright, let''s talk about the alliance."


    On the other side, Cang Yun and Zhou Xian''er had already left the restaurant.


    At this time, Zhou Xian`er had changed into a set of appropriate, light green decorations. The girl had become even more pure, and her tight trousers were wrapped around her slender, slender, beautiful legs. Her curves were revealed, and her entire body was exuding a young lady''s vitality and alluring aura.


    "Big Brother Cang Yun, where are we going?" Standing on the street, Zhou Xian`er lifted her cute face and asked expectantly.


    Cang Yun rolled his eyes. Weren''t you the one who pulled me out of this relationship?


    After a slight pause, Cang Yun asked tentatively, "Why don''t we go to the city square and try our luck?"


    The so-called marketplace was where the adventurers on the continent sold the treasures they had obtained. There were all sorts of things inside, and it was a rather attractive place. However, it was worth mentioning that since the treasures were not specifically appraised, they could only be judged by the buyer''s eyes. Of course, if one did not have enough vision, then they could only try their luck.


    "Alright, let''s go to the marketplace and see how lucky we are today." Zhou Xian`er''s eyes curved into crescent moons as she smiled in excitement.


    Looking at the girl''s actions, Cang Yun slightly smiled. His memories of his lively and adorable personality had not changed at all, but he also liked this point.


    "Then let''s go."


    A few years ago, Cang Yun and his father Cang Yuanfeng came here once, so they were clear about the location of the market.


    Along the way, the two of them also attracted a lot of attention. Of course, all of the attention was naturally towards Zhou Xian''er, causing Cang Yun to be at a loss for words. Fortunately, the fellows who were following them did not have any intention of continuing to chat with them.


    In regards to this, Zhou Xian''er didn''t seem to care at all. Her lily-white hands held onto Cang Yun as she leisurely wandered down the crowded streets.


    Perhaps it was because she was accompanied by Cang Yun, the lively and cute character of the young girl was completely revealed. She continuously scurried in front of various stalls, emitting clear and delicate laughter from time to time.


    After strolling for half an hour, the two of them finally arrived at the intersection of the streets. Cang Yun heaved a sigh of relief. This time, he finally had something to do.

 C44

    In the Wanxiang City''s marketplace, the endless stream of people highlighted the bustling atmosphere. Cang Yun pulled Zhou Xian`er into the crowd and started strolling leisurely.


    On both sides of the street, the cries of vendors could be heard. However, after a brief scan, Cang Yun did not see anything that caught his eye. This was only the outskirts of the city square, so the chances of encountering good stuff was not high.


    As a result, the two of them wandered around, and gradually entered the depths of the market. At this point, the price of items sold here was much higher than it was outside, and of course, the quality of the treasures also increased a lot, but Cang Yun also understood the rules of the market, although the quality had increased, but the number of counterfeit items did not decrease because of it. In other words, besides having a certain price, buying items here also required a very high price, otherwise, one would only get something of no value.


    Cang Yun and Zhou Xian''er also slowed down their pace as their eyes continuously swept across the surrounding stalls. The majority of the goods here were pills, but most of them were pills that were relatively common and low-grade, so their value was not high. Pills like the Wall Breaking Pill were already considered high quality here, and not to mention the quantity, the price had been inflated to an outrageous extent, causing Cang Yun to not have much interest in them.


    The main purpose of Cang Yun''s trip to the market this time was to find the materials needed to refine puppets. As for the other things, unless they caught his eye, they would not be considered by him.


    Not long later, he suddenly came to a sudden stop and looked at the booth beside him. At this moment, there were many dazzling objects placed on the stone platform, while Cang Yun''s eyes were focused on a stem that looked like it was made of dead wood in the middle.


    Ten thousand dead vines.


    Cang Yun''s eyes could not help but light up when he saw the description in his mind. This Ten Thousand Withering Vine was one of the medicinal ingredients needed to refine the puppet''s body. Although its value was not too high, it was extremely rare.


    Thus, Cang Yun walked over, and after smiling at the stall owner, he extended his hand, wanting to pick up the ten thousand wilted vines to have a look. "Wuu, wuu.


    "Hmm?"


    However, the moment he bent over, the originally silent ''Spirit Accumulation'' within his Dantian suddenly trembled. Although this vibration was subtle, it was still detected by Cang Yun. Immediately, he raised his brows slightly and his gaze swept in the direction where the feeling came from without leaving a trace.


    After hesitating for a moment, Cang Yun''s target did not change. He still grabbed the ten thousand withering vines. However, as his eyes moved, he carefully observed the golden metal.


    The surface of the metal didn''t have any gorgeous luster to it, but was rather rough and dim. The surface of the metal had some wear marks, and at first glance, it didn''t seem to be anything out of the ordinary. If it wasn''t for the throbbing in his dantian, Cang Yun would have thought that it was just some ordinary metal.


    After he stood up, Cang Yun quickly withdrew his expression. He pointed at the ten thousand withered vines in his hand and asked the middle-aged man behind the stall, "How much is it?"


    Hearing this, the middle-aged man raised his head slightly and roughly sized up Cang Yun. His eyes lit up as he said, "One thousand gold coins."


    "A bit expensive, right?" Cang Yun raised his eyebrows. The eyes of these scum outside were extremely sharp. Cang Yun knew that this middle-aged man must have realized that his status was not ordinary and purposely raised the price a little.


    The middle-aged man revealed a helpless expression: "This Ten Thousand Withering Vine is very hard to find, a thousand gold coins is not a high price, moreover this kind of money to you, presumably it is not much, why should you bother with us hard-earned people?"


    "Heh ¡­" Cang Yun smiled speechlessly. Although he did not have any status or burdens, since the other party had already said so, he could no longer haggle with him.


    "What is this?" However, he did not immediately agree. Instead, he pointed to the few pieces of metal he had observed earlier and casually asked.


    "I''m not sure." The middle-aged man answered truthfully and added, "I found it in an ancient monument and tested it with a blade and sword, but it was not damaged at all. That''s why I brought it back."


    "If they''re not damaged at all, then where did all these traces come from?" Cang Yun chuckled, but did not quite believe what the middle-aged man had said. He pointed to the scratches on the metal surface and asked.


    "Those scratches were there when I picked them up. As for what I said, it''s definitely the truth. If you don''t believe me, you can test it on the spot." Seemingly unwilling to lose Cang Yun, the big buyer, the middle-aged man hurriedly explained.


    "There''s no need to test it." Cang Yun nodded his head, believing the middle-aged man''s words. Of course, to him, it didn''t matter if the middle-aged man was lying or not, as he had taken a fancy to the few pieces of metal because of the strange movement in his dantian, he was just curious, "These few pieces of metals, in addition to the ten thousand dead vines in my hands, a total of 1000 gold coins. How about it?"


    "This ¡­"


    "If you don''t want to sell it, then forget it." Seeing that the middle-aged man was hesitating, Cang Yun placed the ten thousand wilted vines on the ground and started to leave.


    "Ai, wait. Ok, deal!" The middle-aged man hurriedly stopped Cang Yun, clenched his teeth, and passed the ten thousand withered vine and several pieces of metal over.


    "Happy cooperation." Cang Yun received it with a smile. After which, he unhesitatingly took out a thousand gold coins, placed it into a cloth bag and threw it over.


    "Hehe, little brother, you are indeed generous. Do you want to take a look and see if there''s anything else you need?" The middle-aged man caught the bag of gold coins and counted it. Then, he revealed a satisfied smile as he smiled and said.


    "No, you don''t have the things I want here either." Cang Yun shook his head with a faint smile. Indeed, other than the Ten Thousand Withering Vine, the rest of the items in the stall were of low quality. Naturally, he had no interest in them, so after finishing, he smiled towards Zhou Xian''er and the two prepared to leave.


    "Wait." However, the middle-aged man once again called out to the two of them.


    "What''s wrong?" Cang Yun frowned and spoke with slight displeasure.


    "Heh, it''s like this. I don''t think the two of you have anything in mind here, so I want to recommend a place to you two. There are even more treasures there, so I''m sure that you two won''t be disappointed." Noticing that Cang Yun was a little angry, the middle-aged man smiled apologetically and quickly explained.


    "Oh, where?" Cang Yun raised his eyebrows and asked with interest.


    He had been wandering around for a long time, but there were very few things that caught his eye. As a result, once he heard the middle-aged man''s description, Cang Yun became interested.


    Seeing this, the middle-aged man smiled mysteriously before blinking his eyes and saying:


    "I wonder if the two of you have heard of the underground market?"

 C45

    "Underground market?"


    On the streets, Cang Yun and Zhou Xian''er exchanged glances, their eyes lighting up. Evidently, the two of them were no strangers to this term.


    Compared to this place, that place was much more secretive. Moreover, the ones that chose to sell in that kind of place were mostly things that could not be seen in public. However, it was also because of this reason that the quality was a little better than the ones outside.


    In the next moment, seeing that even Zhou Xian''er had an expression of interest, Cang Yun made up his mind. He turned to the middle-aged man and asked: "Do you know of such a place?"


    "I know, I know." The middle-aged man nodded, but then put on a worried face and stuttered, "But that place can only be entered by someone you know, and I have to look at the stalls, so even if I tell you, you won''t be able to enter."


    "Oh?" Cang Yun raised his eyebrows and immediately took out another hundred gold coins, throwing it over. He said with a smile, "You don''t need to look at this stall anymore. Lead the way."


    Firstly, he really did take the gold coins to heart, and secondly, he also knew that the middle-aged man was speaking the truth. The concealed underground city was usually a place where strangers were not allowed to enter, so paying for it would not be a loss.


    "Hey, okay, let''s go." After the middle-aged man received the gold coins, his eyes were filled with surprise and joy. After he put away the items that he had sold, he began to eagerly lead the way.


    Seeing this, Cang Yun and Zhou Xian''er also followed up quickly.


    After passing through the busy district for an hour, the three of them stopped on a shabby street under the guidance of the middle-aged man.


    "Then that''s the underground market." The middle-aged man pointed to a place not far away.


    Upon hearing these words, Cang Yun and Zhou Xian''er also turned their gaze over. There was an abandoned stone house at that location. It was not considered large, but it was quite a secluded place within the underground market.


    "Before you go in, you should wear this one. The dragons and snakes are mixed inside. It''s best to not reveal your true appearance, lest others think too much of you." As he spoke, the middle-aged man withdrew two masks and passed them over.


    Cang Yun received the mask and nodded his head. Although this fellow had knocked them, it was still quite thoughtful of them to do so. After Zhou Xian''er and the rest put on the mask, the three of them walked towards the stone house.


    "Halt, who is it?"


    However, just as they arrived in front of the stone house, two burly figures suddenly appeared and blocked their way.


    Cang Yun was slightly shocked when he saw this. He had observed them before but did not find any traces of someone hiding. This meant that the cultivation levels of the two muscular men in front of him were not low.


    "Brothers, these two people are here to participate in the underground market. They are recommended by me and are in charge of accommodating the situation." The middle-aged man smiled as he greeted them. As he spoke, he handed a few gold coins to the two guards.


    The two guards took the gold coins and looked at Cang Yun and Xia Chen Xi again. Then, they nodded, "Okay, go in then. But do not cause any trouble inside. Otherwise, you will have to bear the consequences!"


    "Of course, of course." The middle-aged man nodded and then looked towards Cang Yun, "The two of you, I will not go in. I wish you good luck!"


    "Alright, go ahead." Cang Yun deliberately lowered his voice as he spoke in a somewhat hoarse voice.


    Hearing that, the middle-aged man was startled, but soon understood, giving Cang Yun a thumbs up, and turned to leave.


    Cang Yun nodded to Zhou Xian''er beside him, and the two of them entered the stone house.


    After entering through the door, he saw many people wearing a bamboo hat. However, these people were like Cang Yun and the others, wearing a black bamboo hat that prevented others from seeing their faces clearly.


    "Next up, don''t run around. Stay by my side." After gently exhaling, Cang Yun instructed Zhou Xian''er at his side in a serious tone. In this dark place, the security was not that good. If something were to happen, it would be extremely troublesome.


    "Yes." Zhou Xian`er nodded. She also knew that if something were to happen in a place like this, she wouldn''t be able to deal with it, so it was better for her to obediently follow Cang Yun.


    Just as the two were about to enter the marketplace, a beautiful woman walked over.


    "From the looks of it, you two are newcomers. May I ask, are you here to sell or to purchase items?" The woman leisurely walked in front of the two of them and asked with a professional smile.


    When Cang Yun heard this, he once again observed the face of the lady in front of him, which was not covered, and understood that the person in front of him was likely one of the employees of this underground city.


    "The latter." As a result, Cang Yun did not hide anything and directly told them his purpose of visit. However, his voice also changed a little, and it sounded like it was difficult to determine his age.


    This was something that Cang Yun had done on purpose. In a place like this, if he were to reveal his true age, it would be extremely difficult to deal with some old fogeys.


    "In that case, we happen to have a trade fair where items are traded. Are you two interested?" After the woman glanced at the clothing of the two men, her eyes lit up and she asked with a smile.


    "Oh?" Compared to ordinary market transactions, their specifications were much higher. This was because if one wanted to participate in such a trade fair, one must take out an item that was worth a lot of money to conduct a trade. Therefore, the quality of these products would not be too bad.


    "Sure." Cang Yun nodded in agreement. This kind of trade fair was very rare, even if one did not find what they were looking for, even if they wanted to increase their knowledge it would be good.


    "According to the rules, you two must take out a treasure to trade." The woman explained.


    Hearing this, Cang Yun nodded his head and retrieved an item from his storage ring, "Is this okay?"


    "Spirit-Cleansing Pill?" When the lady saw the pill in Cang Yun''s palm, her beautiful eyes flashed with shock. She hurriedly nodded her head, "Of course you can, please."


    The Spirit-Cleansing Pill was an extremely high quality pill. The woman was extremely happy to have such a treasure participate in the exchange. Therefore, she eagerly led the way for the two of them.


    Under her lead, the three of them passed through the not too long underground market. After passing through a long gloomy corridor, a stone platform that was not small appeared in front of them.


    "The trade fair is still an hour away from opening. The two of you can wait on the stone platform for a moment." After the woman brought the two of them here, she spoke.


    Hearing this, Cang Yun glanced at the stone platform where many figures were already seated and lightly nodded his head. After which, he and Zhou Xian`er sat down in a relatively empty spot.

 C46

    Dong!


    Following the sound of a deep bell ringing out, the twenty plus figures gently lifted their heads before their gazes simultaneously landed on the high platform in front of them.


    At that place, a thin old man slowly walked up to the high platform. His shriveled hand was slightly raised to suppress some of the noise below. The old man lightly coughed and said:


    "I won''t say much about the rules of the convention. barter. As long as the requirements of the other party are met, the transaction can be completed."


    "With the seats that everyone is sitting at, we''ll begin now!"


    After the old man''s brief and concise speech, the first man in a black robe sat on the platform.


    He held a jade slip in his hand and introduced, "This is a low grade spirit rank Origin Skill, called the Tyrant Blade Technique. It is suitable for blade wielding martial artists. My trade requirement is fist type Origin Skills of the same grade."


    As he finished speaking, the man in black robe quietly waited on the stage, while the crowd below slightly sunk into discussion. Saber-cultivation martial artists were also a mainstream group in the continent, and there were also quite a few people who practiced sabresmanship, thus the attraction of this volume of Origin Skills was not small.


    After a while, someone walked up the high platform. "I happen to have a low grade spirit level fist technique here. Take a look."


    Thus, the two of them exchanged jade slips. After looking through them for a while, they both revealed satisfied expressions.


    "Deal!"


    In a short moment, the first transaction was completed.


    Regarding this, Cang Yun''s heart was unperturbed. This kind of Origin Skill did not attract him at all.


    Next, the second participant stepped onto the high platform. Similarly, he held a jade slip in his hand as he said, "Spiritual Tier Low Rank Water Attribute Qi Method: One Scroll. Trade request: Metal Element Qi Technique of the same rank."


    As the sound of his voice faded, the discussion on the stone platform once again broke out. Cultivation methods were even more precious than Origin Skills, so their attraction was much greater.


    Based on the contents of the two trades, Cang Yun had a little understanding of the underground bazaar. That was, using treasures that he was not suited for using in order to exchange for what he needed.


    As such, time slowly passed by and in the blink of an eye, more than ten transactions were completed. Amongst these transactions, almost half of them were successful and the success rate was not low either.


    However, Cang Yun felt somewhat helpless towards this. The majority of these transactions were Origin Skills, and since he was not lacking in these items, he was the most bored in the entire transaction.


    However, this situation changed after another trader walked onto the platform.


    Bang!


    A muffled sound appeared on the tall platform. Everyone shook slightly and immediately gathered their curious gazes over.


    "What''s that?"


    Looking at the surprising mysterious object, the crowd sank into a round of curious discussion.


    Kui Shan?


    This name, Kui Shan, was not unfamiliar to most of the people. This person could be said to have committed all sorts of crimes, leaving behind an extremely bad reputation in many areas of the Azure Province. Many ancient worlds had offered quite a bit of bounty to kill this person, but there was no result.


    Cang Yun had heard of this person before. He was a sixth layer martial artist. His cultivation was not too high, but he was extremely skilled in concealment techniques. It was precisely because of this method that he had been able to avoid being hunted down for so many years.


    "You said that the corpse of Kui Shan is inside. Can you let us take a look and verify it first?" At this time, a trader asked.


    Many people could not resist their curiosity when they heard this. They nodded in agreement. Kui Shan''s means were not ordinary and he was able to escape being hunted for so many years. Now that he had died in the hands of an unknown person, it did indeed raise some suspicion.


    "Of course." Faced with the suspicion of the crowd, the black-clothed man did not say anything and directly opened the coffin.


    It really was Kui Shan!


    "That''s right, this guy''s profile picture is spread like wildfire all over the sky. I can''t fake it."


    When the crowd saw the face of the corpse, their suspicions vanished like smoke into thin air. After which, their gazes landed on the black robed man again. Someone asked, "This corpse of yours, how do we deal with it?"


    This Kui Shan''s bounty has already reached ten thousand gold coins. My trade request is for the highest bidder. It is likely that everyone is aware that this corpse will not only have the value of the bounty but will also be beneficial to one''s reputation. The man in black explained.


    "In other words, why didn''t you go claim the reward yourself and then auction it off in such a troublesome manner?" However, before the bid was completed, someone asked in confusion.


    "Humph, if this old man can go claim the reward, do I still need to auction it?" The man in black replied impatiently: "To be honest, although Kui Shan''s reputation is very bad, and this old man isn''t that much worse than him, now there''s no doubt about it, right?"


    Everyone instantly became quiet when they heard this. The person in front of them was a ruthless person who had a reputation that was not inferior to Kui Shan''s.


    "I bid 6,000 gold coins."


    After a short period of silence, someone was the first to announce a price. Just as the black clothed man had said, other than the value of the bounty, this corpse was also beneficial for one''s reputation. Therefore, as long as the price did not exceed ten thousand, one would be able to earn a lot.


    "Six thousand five hundred."


    "Seven thousand."


    Thus, in a short period of time, there were many people who actually bid.


    On the stone platform below, Cang Yun also straightened his body. Under the cover of his mask, his eyes revealed a faint glow of interest. This corpse had reached the sixth layer of the Secret Treasure Trove when it was alive.


    "Ten thousand." Thus, when the price reached eight thousand, Cang Yun''s bid immediately rose to the limit of ten thousand.


    Hearing that, everyone turned to look at Ye Xiao. The way he raised the price was rather unexpected. After all, the bounty was only ten thousand yuan, so he wouldn''t get anything good from it.


    "It seems that there are people who care even more about that reputation." Someone in the crowd laughed softly.


    At the side, Zhou Xian`er also turned his head, puzzled. From her point of view, Cang Yun was not someone who was fond of reputation.


    However, no one made any additional comment about this. Soon after, the entire trade fair descended into silence. Clearly, this price had already exceeded the bottom line that they had thought it to be. No one chose to continue raising the price.


    The black clothed man nodded when he saw this. "Alright, deal!"

 C47

    In a room in the restaurant, Cang Yun sat on his bed. After the end of the underground auction, he and Zhou Xian''er immediately returned to the restaurant, and the gains from this trip was not small either. Other than the fact that he did not succeed in exchanging the Pure Spirit Pill for the Venus Saliva, it could be said to have exceeded his expectations.


    Thinking of this, Cang Yun revealed a satisfied smile. He suddenly remembered something and curiously took out a few pieces of metal from his storage ring.


    This thing was obtained from the market today. At that time, it had caused a strange movement in the Dantian within his body. It seemed quite strange. Now, it was time to investigate it.


    Weng! *


    As Cang Yun held the metal piece in his hand, the dantian in his body did the same as before. Another strange movement came from it, causing Cang Yun to raise his eyebrows and smile.


    "Looks like what I felt before wasn''t an illusion!"


    After the look in his eyes became clear, Cang Yun started to carefully observe.


    He carefully wiped off some of the dirt on it and a piece of golden metal appeared before his eyes. However, he didn''t know where the seller had found it, but the golden color on its surface was very dim.


    "It''s very hard, but it doesn''t look like metal." After studying it for a while, Cang Yun became even more confused. From the feel of his hand, it seemed more like the scales of some creature, giving off a warm and smooth feeling.


    "But why do I feel a resonance with the ''Spirit Accumulation'' in my body?"


    The more Cang Yun thought about it, the more he couldn''t understand it. He tossed and turned for a long time, but the thing was still dead.


    "Looks like I can only wait and slowly observe in the future."


    After another fruitless attempt, Cang Yun finally lost his patience. Immediately, he prepared to put away the golden scales. However, as his hand turned slightly, the edge of the golden scales directly cut a bloody wound on his palm like a sharp blade.


    Fresh blood flowed onto the scales and there was a little shock on Cang Yun''s face. "This thing is actually this sharp?"


    However, just as Cang Yun let out a sigh, an even more inconceivable thing happened. The blood on the golden scales magically seeped into it. Then, a resplendent golden glow immediately blossomed in front of Cang Yun''s astonished eyes.


    The golden light grew even brighter, as if some sort of essence had finally erupted from the golden scales. When the golden light reached its peak, the golden scales suddenly trembled for a moment, then quickly became smaller, and finally transformed into a ray of light. Before Cang Yun could even react, the golden scales directly drilled into his body from the wound.


    "This ¡­"


    Cang Yun''s expression changed as he quickly sat down and began to inspect the situation within his body.


    Looking inside, there were three golden scales the size of a child''s fingernail that drilled into his dantian. This made Cang Yun even more nervous. If anything happened to him, the consequences would be unimaginable.


    However, just as Cang Yun was mobilizing his Origin Energy to drive the golden scales out of his body, the dragon shaped ''Spirit Accumulation'' in his Dantian suddenly trembled as if it had sensed something. Moreover, Cang Yun seemed to feel a joyful emotion within it that caused him to be stunned for a moment.


    Weng! *


    In the next moment, under Cang Yun''s astonished gaze, the golden scales were directly attached to the dragon shape ''Spirit Accumulation'' as if they were being pulled.


    After seeing the exact size of each scale, Cang Yun seemed to have understood something after a moment of shock. "Scale, dragon shaped, could it be that this golden scale is dragon scales?"


    Of course, the dragon scales that Cang Yun had guessed were not the true dragon scales, but the ones that had been formed by an extremely powerful being. After all, only the latter was able to smoothly fuse with his dragon shaped ''Spirit Accumulation''.


    BOOM!


    Just as this thought flashed through his mind, an unusual change once again occurred within Cang Yun''s Dantian.


    After the golden scales merged with the dragon-shaped ''Spirit Accumulation'', an extremely powerful surge of energy surged forth from the scales, then completely poured into the ''Spirit Accumulation''.


    The turbulent energy was extremely large. In an instant, it completely filled his Dantian. An extremely uncomfortable feeling of swelling pain rose, causing Cang Yun''s complexion to abruptly turn pale.


    "What a tremendous amount of energy."


    Cang Yun mumbled to himself. At the same time, he was certain that this golden scale was condensed from a certain almighty being''s Nihility God. This was because this energy was pure and gentle, without the slightest characteristic of a spirit beast.


    Such a pure energy was extremely suitable for breaking through to the third layer of the Secret Treasure Trove!


    As this thought flashed across his heart, feeling the increasing pain in his Dantian, Cang Yun did not dare to hesitate. With a thought, a torrent of Origin Energy flowed through his meridians towards the third location of the Secret Treasure Trove.


    Not long later, when he felt that the Origin Energy within had reached the required level, Cang Yun''s expression froze. He immediately urged his Origin Energy to shake violently and aimed it at the wall to collide with it.


    Bang bang!


    Along with this sound, the third wall in Cang Yun''s body also began to show signs of loosening. After a long while, his body, which did not move, trembled intensely for a moment, before he suddenly opened his eyes. Surging Origin Energy uncontrollably surged on the surface of his body, and a powerful aura also spread out.


    "The third layer of the secret scripture!"


    Feeling the condensed dragon form ''Spirit Accumulation'' within his Dantian, happiness appeared on Cang Yun''s face that was difficult to restrain. After half a month of cultivation, he finally made a breakthrough with this unexpected opportunity.


    In less than a month''s time, Cang Yun had broken through from the late stage of the Blood Spirit Realm to the third level of the Secret Treasure Trove. This training speed was enough to cause anyone to be stunned.


    Xu Guang, who was currently the strongest in the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy, had only broken through to the fifth layer of the Secret Treasure Trove after Cang Yun had lost his cultivation for two years. In contrast, Cang Yun''s cultivation speed had undoubtedly surpassed his by a large margin.


    "In this way, I will have the strength to fight with Xu Guang. However, in order to be safe, I must prepare more trump cards. For example, that Battle Puppet!"


    Cang Yun raised his head and let out a breath of white air. A feeling of comfort slowly spread out. He closed his eyes and muttered to himself.


    The Celestial Yang Mystic Realm''s battle was extremely important. With Cang Yun''s calm personality, he would not allow even the slightest mistake to occur. Hence, before that, he had to do his best to gain more chances of victory.


    Firstly, it was to temper the body''s Venus Saliva, and secondly, it was to replace the soul''s demon soul. These two items, the latter had already been decided by Cang Yun, and the Venus Saliva could only be seen tomorrow at the auction, whether there was a chance or not ¡­

 C48

    In the morning of the next day, when the morning sunlight had yet to completely cover the land, the entire Wanxiang City was in a bustling atmosphere. As the most famous auction city in the Qingzhou, the current auction naturally provided an extremely large number of people.


    Cang Yun, Cang Yuanfeng, and the others had also gotten up early. After slightly tidying up, they walked out of the restaurant and headed straight for the Wanxiang Auction House that was located in the center of the city.


    The Wanxiang Auction House was the most famous of the countless auction houses in the Wanxiang City. The Wanxiang Auction House was the most famous of the countless auction houses in the city, and the large-scale auction houses were all held here.


    Raising his head slightly, Cang Yun was instantly stunned by the majestic aura in front of him. There were quite a number of auction houses in the Vastheaven World managed by his father. However, compared to this place, they appeared a little too shabby.


    At this moment, it was still too early in the morning. Outside of the Wanxiang Auction House, a dense crowd gathered like ants. It was the first time Cang Yun had seen such a terrifying crowd.


    However, after thinking for a moment, he understood that in the Heaven, Earth, and Mortal level auctions, although the Mortal level auctions were the lowest, the population was the largest, and just like Cang Yun and the others, many Nihility God Stage experts would also accompany their juniors. Thus, it was not surprising that there was such a lively atmosphere.


    "Kid, you better relax when the time comes. Don''t push your dad''s pocket down here, that''ll be too embarrassing." Before he entered, Cang Yuanfeng smiled and scolded Cang Yun. He understood this son of his very best.


    "Heh, don''t worry old man, no matter how much I cheat, I can''t be a ''swindler'', right?" Cang Yun replied with a laugh.


    "You stinking brat." Cang Yuanfeng was speechless.


    At the side, Zhou Hao and Zhou Xian`er also nodded their heads with a smile when they heard their father and son''s conversation. This father and son pair''s way of meeting each other was rather rare, but it was very relaxing.


    After the joke, the group of people walked into the auction area.


    Although the exterior area was a lot larger, the items being traded could not be considered to be too precious. Most of the good items would be auctioned within the interior of the auction house, thus, the customers would be invisibly divided into two categories. To enter the inner auction house, one would need a lot of money or status as a guarantee.


    The four of them passed through the exterior of the auction house and directly headed to the inner area. When they arrived at the entrance of the inner area, Cang Yuan Feng and Zhou Hao respectively showed their invitation letters and entered without any obstruction.


    Regardless of whether it was Cang Yuanfeng or Zhou Hao, the two of them were both Realm Lords. They could be considered to have an important position in the Azure Province. Therefore, the auction invitation list naturally had two names.


    As he walked into the auction house, a huge circular stone staircase appeared in front of him. Following this, he could hear the hubbub of noise coming from the auction house.


    When he saw this, Cang Yuanfeng could not help but raise his eyebrows. Soon after, he said to Zhou Hao, rejoicing, "Fortunately, this Wanxiang Auction House has specially prepared a private room for us. Otherwise, just the auction alone would be too tiring."


    Zhou Hao smiled and nodded. He then said, "Why don''t we choose a room? It would be more convenient this way."


    No one had any objections to that so they prepared to walk towards the private box. However, just as they moved their feet, a cold laughter suddenly came from behind them.


    "Yo, isn''t he a sector lord from the Vastheaven Territory? It''s been a long time since we last met."


    Hearing the voice, Cang Yuanfeng was the first to frown and turn around. However, he saw a middle-aged man, who had an unfriendly smile on his face as he slowly walked over.


    "Luo Qingtian!" As he stared at the rather handsome man in front of him, Cang Yuan Feng''s eyes narrowed before he snorted coldly, "It has been a long time since I last saw the Realm Lord of Silent Asura Realm."


    "Heh, the fact that Sector Lord Cang is also participating in this auction has exceeded my expectations." Luo Qingtian''s dark eyes swept over Cang Yun, who was standing beside Cang Yuanfeng, and said with a mocking smile, "If you want to buy your things, can anyone use them?"


    In Luo Qingtian''s opinion, Cang Yun was still the cripple who had lost his cultivation. Behind him, stood a youth who seemed to be in his twenties. He was also very handsome and at this moment, just like Luo Qingtian, he had a sneer on his face.


    "What a pity. Brother Cang Yun was once the number one genius of our Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy. But now, heh, the heavens are jealous of the genius." The young man teased.


    The young man in front of him was no stranger to him. This young man was Luo Qingtian''s son, and also the young master of the Netherworld, Luo Qing. Regardless of appearance or character, both father and son were carved from the same mold.


    "There''s no need for you people from the Netherworld to worry about my son." Thus, Cang Yuanfeng indifferently replied. After that, he changed his tone and said, "However, I believe that some people won''t be able to laugh for long."


    Hm?


    When he saw Cang Yuanfeng''s calm expression, Luo Qingtian''s expression slightly changed. For some reason, he felt a sense of unease in his heart. Then, as if he had sensed something, he turned to look at Cang Yun, and when he felt the faint Origin Energy fluctuation around the latter''s body, an uncontrollable horror instantly appeared on his face.


    "Source energy fluctuation!" After a brief moment of shock, he took a deep breath and suppressed his emotions. He looked at Cang Yuanfeng, and coldly said: "Realm Master Cang Yuan is truly a good method, to actually hide it so deeply, it is truly shocking!"


    "Heh, we''re the same. Didn''t Realm Lord Luo declare war on our Vastheaven Realm? That''s also a good move." Cang Yuanfeng replied with a faint smile.


    "Hmph." In the face of Cang Yuanfeng''s mockery, Luo Qingtian no longer had an indifferent expression as he coldly snorted and said: "Then, let''s see the real deal!"


    After he finished saying those words, Luo Qingtian ferociously flung his sleeve and left with a ashen complexion. Although Luo Qing was a bit confused, he did not dare to ask anything when he saw his father''s enraged expression.


    At this moment, Zhou Hao pulled Zhou Xian`er along and walked over. "Big Brother Cang, according to what you''re saying, that fellow shouldn''t have noticed our relationship, right?"


    Cang Yuanfeng smiled, his eyes looking at the direction where Luo Qingtian had disappeared into. He whispered: "Since that guy dared to start a war, he must have the support of other forces. At that time, we can also give him a surprise!"

 C49

    Within a private room in the Wanxiang Auction House.


    Boom! *


    Luo Qingtian''s face was ashen. After smashing the wooden table in front of him into powder, he roared fiercely: "This old bastard Cang Yuanfeng is really hateful!"


    Seeing this, Luo Qing, who was standing to the side, trembled. However, he did not dare to make any sound. After a while, Luo Qingtian finally calmed down a little and carefully asked: "Father, what happened?"


    "Hmph, you still have the nerve to ask!" However, Luo Qingtian just snorted and said angrily: "Didn''t you assure me that the little bastard of the Cang family has been crippled? But just now, I felt fluctuations of Origin Energy from his body. Tell me, what''s going on? "


    "What?"


    Hearing this, Rosella''s face changed dramatically. After a long period of confusion, she fearfully explained:


    "Back then, Cang Yun''s cultivation was indeed abolished, and I even sent people to probe him a few more times. There''s no mistake."


    "It can''t be wrong?" Hearing his son''s explanation, Luo Qingtian''s anger grew even stronger, "You mean your father was wrong?"


    "No, of course not." Luo Qing hurriedly lowered his head. He did not dare to refute the enraged Luo Qingtian in the slightest.


    Cang Yun had recovered his strength and this was definitely not a good thing for the Netherworld. Although the latter''s cultivation was low now, his talent was enough to make anyone fear him, and this had already been proven many years ago when the latter was reputed to be the number one genius of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy.


    The entire room was eerily silent. Finally, Luo Qingtian''s footsteps gradually stopped. As the lord of an entire world, his self-control was not bad.


    He gloomily sat back in his chair and said in a hoarse voice, "Speak, what do you think about this matter?"


    Luo Qing finally breathed a sigh of relief after the atmosphere had eased up. However, a bitter look appeared on his face as he probed, "Do you want to cancel the operation on the Immortal Yang secret realm?"


    As a fellow student of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy, Luo Qing naturally understood Cang Yun better. At the same time, he was also wary of him, because even though the former was in its prime, he had suppressed all of these geniuses. That kind of power was still like a nightmare in his mind.


    "Useless thing." Luo Qingtian glanced at Luo Qing and knew what he was thinking. He immediately scolded: "To be this scared before they even started fighting, this is simply disgraceful!"


    Then, Luo Qingtian said without any explanation: "The operation in the Immortal Yang secret realm cannot be cancelled. If you make me cancel the operation with a mere brat, wouldn''t the news be a joke for the rest of the world? Furthermore, when I observe that kid from the Cang clan, he at most has the cultivation of the third layer of the Secret Treasure Trove.


    "The third layer of the secret art?" Hearing this, Luo Qing''s eyes lit up, his heart was at ease. He then said: "This time, we managed to recruit Xu Guang, who is at the fifth stage of cultivation. From the looks of it, dealing with Cang Yun shouldn''t be a problem."


    "Yes, bring this information to that Xu Guang. As long as he is in the Immortal Yang Secret Realm, he will be able to get rid of that kid from the Cang family. My Netherworld will guarantee him enough benefits.


    A cold light appeared within Luo Qingtian''s dark eyes and a ferocious expression filled with killing intent appeared on his face. This time, he was going to give the Vastheaven World the heaviest blow!


    On the other side, Cang Yun accompanied Cang Yuanfeng and the others, and also entered the private box.


    Although this private box was not very large, it was more than enough to accommodate four people. Moreover, the interior of the room was so calm and elegant that it caused one''s heart to feel quite pleased with it. At the very least, it was many times better than the outside hall.


    After everyone took their seats, Cang Yuanfeng''s expression suddenly became a little solemn.


    "Yun''er, now that that old fool Luo Qingtian knows that you''ve recovered your cultivation, you must be careful, especially when going to the Immortal Yang Secret Realm." Cang Yuanfeng solemnly warned. He knew his old rival Luo Qingtian very well, and he knew that this man would never let him off. In fact, with his vicious personality, he might even take the risk and attack Cang Yun.


    "I know." However, he was not too worried. On their journey to the Immortal Yang Secret Realm, the opponent with the highest cultivation level was Xu Guang, who was at the fifth layer of the Secret Treasure. Moreover, with Cang Yun''s current cultivation, even if he could not beat this person head on, his chances of self-preservation would not be low.


    Furthermore, according to Cang Yun''s plan, if he could refine the battle puppet before the secret realm opened, it would not be impossible for him to contend with Xu Guang.


    Seeing Cang Yun''s indifferent expression, Cang Yuan Feng nodded his head secretly and heaved a sigh of relief in his heart. He understood his own son very well, and he was not arrogant despite being confident. Cang Yun''s reaction showed that he was quite confident.


    "Uncle Cang, don''t worry. Big Brother Cang Yun is the number one genius of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy. How could those people be his match?" Towards Cang Yun, Zhou Xian''er had a near blind confidence, and spoke with determination.


    "Haha, Xian''er really knows how to talk. With your words, I don''t need to worry at all." Cang Yuan Feng laughed heartily as he stared lovingly at the pretty and cute girl in front of him. The more he looked, the more he liked her.


    "How am I the number one genius? I was just a bored person talking nonsense ¡­" Towards this, Cang Yun could only helplessly shake his head.


    Dong!


    While the few of them were chatting, a bell sound suddenly rang out in the enormous auction ground. The sound of the bell had overshadowed the clamor of the crowd as everyone within it gradually quietened down at this moment. Their eyes were fiery hot as they looked at the enormous stone platform in the middle of the large hall.


    "This old man is Shang Fei of the business world. I am indebted to all of you for your love. I will be hosting this auction ¡­"


    As the voice of the elder called Shang Fei faded, he waved his hand. Behind him, several figures could be seen holding onto jade plates as they stood behind him.


    On that jade plate, there were Origin Energy barriers covering it, isolating the Origin Energy fluctuations within.


    However, when some sharp-eyed individuals used their eyes to identify the items within it, their eyes revealed an incomparable fervor. Clearly, the items being auctioned off by the restrictions were not ordinary items.


    Seeing this, Shang Fei''s old face revealed a gentle smile.


    "Since everyone is so impatient, I won''t waste any more time on idle chatter. Now, I declare that the Human Class Auction in the business world ¡­" "Begin!"

 C50

    However, despite there being a large number of people, the entire place was quiet at this moment. Everyone''s eyes were fiery hot as they stared at the stone platform in the middle. Over there, numerous exquisite jade plates had completely attracted everyone''s attention.


    Standing in front of the stone platform and looking at the countless burning gazes, Shang Fei smiled, "This auction shall begin with these four treasures. I hope everyone will not be disappointed."


    Upon hearing these words, which were not loud, the atmosphere among the crowd did not weaken in the slightest. Instead, an even more passionate glow was emitted from their eyes. This was because quite a number of people knew that in order to stir up the mood in this auction, the things that started out normally would not be too bad.


    Through the reflection of the light screen, he looked at the auction scene below on the stone platform. An excited light rose in his eyes, this was the first time he had experienced such an auction, so he could not help but be a little hopeful, what kind of good thing would appear here?


    "Let the first auction begin!"


    Under Cang Yun''s gaze, Shang Fei, who was on the stone platform, waved his sleeves and a young lady carried a jade plate as she carefully walked to the front.


    Countless people turned their heads to look, only to see that on the jade plate, there was a deep and dark jade slip. On the surface of the jade slip, there were traces of corrosion, and it did not appear beautiful.


    "Everyone, this thing is a sword skill Origin Skill. It has reached the Spiritual Tier High Rank. Heh, I believe everyone knows the value of this item even without my introduction right?" On the stone platform, Shang Fei spoke with a smile as he straightened his back.


    The moment his voice fell, the already restless auction house immediately boiled up. Countless people''s eyes burned with passion, and even some Nihility God Stage experts were instantly moved. High-grade Spirit Level Origin Skills were already extremely valuable, and were rarely seen even among the large factions. Take the Vastheaven World for example, there were only two high-grade Spirit Level techniques. One could tell how precious they were.


    "The auction price for this item is five million gold coins. Each increment must be at least one hundred thousand gold coins. If anyone is interested, you can bid for it." Shang Fei smiled.


    This kind of price was not low at all. It was likely that only those people with great support would be able to afford it. As for most of the rogue cultivators, even if they were Nihility God Stage experts, it was likely that they would not be able to afford it.


    Therefore, after a moment of silence, many people in the large hall turned around slightly and turned their gazes towards the high seats in the private room. The people who were able to sit in the private room were all the big factions in the Azure Province.


    "Five million one hundred thousand gold coins." Not long later, a bid was emitted from a box as expected. Although it was not unexpected, the bid had caused quite a number of commotion.


    A total of five million gold coins was a sum that many would find difficult to reach in their entire lifetime. Even most Nihility God Stage experts felt the same way, so the crowd''s gaze was filled with envy. But sadly, not only was the private room tightly shut, even the perception was isolated outside. So, no one knew which power or big boss the person who called out the price came from.


    "Five million three hundred thousand." Not long after, another voice sounded from another box. That bid was also very exciting.


    Moreover, in the eyes of Cang Yuan Mountain and Zhou Hao, there were obvious signs that they were moved by the auction. It was obvious that the auction of this kind of item was something that not even a big shot like them could be indifferent about.


    "Dad, do you want to rob me?" Seeing Cang Yuanfeng''s expression, Cang Yun smiled and asked.


    Hearing this, Cang Yuanfeng muttered to himself for a moment. After which, he shook his head: "Forget it, although the item is good, the price is quite high. Even if I can buy it, it would not be worth it."


    "That''s right. High-grade Origin Skills are something that cannot be considered expensive. Compared to them, the inherited martial arts of our two realms are much more suitable." Zhou Hao nodded and said.


    "Heh, if that''s the case, I have a good item here that will not disappoint you, dad." As he spoke, Cang Yun retrieved a self-made jade scroll from his storage ring and handed it over to Cang Yuanfeng.


    Receiving the jade scroll, Cang Yuanfeng curiously opened it and read it. Then, his expression instantly changed greatly. "Hualalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalaalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalof¡­


    "This is ¡­"


    With a ''whoosh'', Cang Yuanfeng raised his head and stared at Cang Yun. His deep eyes revealed an irrepressible excitement. One could even see with their naked eyes that his hands, which were holding the jade scroll, were trembling.


    "This is the greatest benefit that I''ve obtained from Uncle Zhou''s family trial: a low-grade honored grade Origin Skill." Cang Yun smiled and explained.


    "Haha, honored grade Origin Skill. Good, good!" This level of Origin Skill was something that he had dreamed of for countless of years. Moreover, with Cang Yuan Mountain''s knowledge, he could naturally tell that this Origin Skill had a great relationship with the two inherited martial arts of the Vastheaven World. In this way, anyone who trained in the Vastheaven World would have twice the results with half the effort.


    "Big Brother Cang, you''ve given birth to such a good son. I have to say, even I envy your good fortune." Zhou Hao was also quite envious as he congratulated Zhou Hao. Even he had no choice but to be moved by the value of a honored grade Origin Skill.


    "Haha, it''s alright. If you like it like this much, you can also use it to be half a son. I won''t mind it anyway." Cang Yuanfeng seemed to be too happy, and he made a joke that was unusual.


    Hearing this, the corners of Zhou Hao''s mouth twitched, and she helplessly shook her head. Beside him, Zhou Xian''er seemed to understand the meaning behind her words, as she hurriedly lowered her blushing face.


    "Cough, alright, let''s continue watching the auction." Cang Yun coughed softly. Immediately, his gaze once again landed on the auction ground.


    Under Cang Yun and countless other people''s attention, the price of that High Rank Spiritual Grade Origin Skill was quickly raised to six and a half million gold coins. At this time, the bidding noise had clearly decreased a lot.


    "7 million."


    However, just as the price had become stagnant, a lazy voice suddenly sounded. It completely stunned the last person who was hesitating to bid.

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    "7 million."


    When the lazy voice from the auction hall rang out, the gazes of almost everyone in the large hall were attracted by the voice. They stared at the box and a surprised glint immediately appeared in their eyes.


    "The voice is coming from the Sky Room. No wonder it''s so rich and imposing."


    "The number one Heaven room! That is a place that only some super big powers in the Azure Province have the qualifications to sit in ¡­ I just don''t know which holy place is inside."


    "His voice sounds quite young. He should be the Young Master of some super power, right?"


    The crowd discussed as they gazed at the box at the front.


    However, there were nine exceptions. These nine rooms were called ''Heavenly'' private rooms. As the name implied, only people with extremely high statuses and esteemed status would be qualified to sit in them. The voice that called out earlier had been transmitted from one of the ''Heavenly'' private rooms.


    "Even the people from the Sky Room would fall for this kind of Origin Skill?" Within the private box, Cang Yuanfeng was slightly puzzled. Although a high grade spirit rank Origin Skill was extremely precious to most people, in the eyes of some super powers, it was nothing out of the ordinary. Thus, according to common sense, it was indeed unexpected.


    "Maybe it''s just for fun. With the wealth in that place, this amount of money is nothing." Zhou Hao laughed.


    Everyone nodded with a bitter smile. Whether it was the Vastheaven World or the Scorching Sun World, the disparity between them was too great.


    "7 million, is there a higher bid?"


    After a while, Shang Fei looked at the silent crowd and smiled, saying, "Since no one bid again, then this Spiritual Tier High Rank Origin Skill belongs to the esteemed guest in the Divine Room."


    After she finished speaking, she lightly clapped her hands, and the young woman holding the jade slip retreated, disappearing from the stone platform. At the same time, the second young woman walked up with small steps.


    Everyone looked regretfully at the Origin Skills jade slip that had been brought down. After letting out a sigh, they once again focused their attention on the second jade plate.


    The atmosphere in the auction house had clearly become much more lively after the previous competition. Everyone rubbed their hands together in anticipation of the next auction. Clearly, they were filled with anticipation.


    Upon seeing this, Shang Fei smiled slightly. Without further ado, he waved his sleeve. After the light faded from the second jade plate, the hidden object within it also revealed itself.


    Within the private box, Cang Yun and the rest were all staring intently at the scene. At that spot, a simple ancient beast skin scroll had also appeared before their eyes.


    "What''s that?" Cang Yun''s eyes hardened and felt a little curious. This was because the ripple on the ancient scroll was quite strange. Under his Mental Energy probing, it was as if his soul had descended into a trap.


    It was obvious that most people encountered this kind of situation in the same manner. Immediately, the entire hall sank into a flurry of discussion. It was clearly the first time that many people had encountered this kind of situation.


    "Everyone, this thing is a soul cultivation technique. I believe everyone knows about the term ''soul cultivator'', and this ancient scroll is a soul cultivation technique. As long as you have talent in this aspect, you can rely on this scroll to become a true ''soul cultivator''." Looking at the interested crowd, Shang Fei introduced with a smile.


    "Soul cultivation method?"


    The moment he said this, the entire audience went into an uproar.


    As everyone knew, although there were many strange cultivation methods in the continent of the Nine Provinces, there were only two types of true cultivation methods. One was the most common, and it was also the cultivation method of Origin power that most martial artists cultivated. The other method was extremely rare, and only extremely talented people could cultivate soul.


    As the name implies, the former uses Origin Energy as a method of cultivation while the latter uses the soul as a method of cultivation. However, the Tao techniques of this world are always the same. Although cultivation and soul cultivation are two different methods of cultivation, the essence of both is to guide and utilize Origin Energy.


    However, the comparison between a cultivator''s soul and origin was countless times more difficult. Only someone who was extremely talented would be able to accomplish something on this path. Otherwise, it would be futile, no matter how much willpower one had.


    "Soul cultivation method, it''s actually this kind of thing!" Cang Yun''s eyes flashed with interest. As a cultivator, he naturally had a certain understanding of this so-called ''Soul Cultivator''. Although he had never seen this kind of person before, the rumours said that the methods of the Soul Cultivators were extremely terrifying.


    "What, interested in this?" To the side, Cang Yun''s reaction caused Cang Yuanfeng to raise his eyebrows and ask.


    "A little." Cang Yun nodded with a faint smile. He was indeed very interested in this mysterious Soul Cultivator technique. If he could learn it successfully, it would be of great benefit to his battle prowess.


    Of course, the thing that caught his attention the most wasn''t just the improvement in combat strength, but the refining of the Battle Puppet, which also required the assistance of the Soul Cultivation Method. According to the description of the refining method, in order to refine a true Battle Puppet, one needed to draw out a kind of formation array inside the body called the ''Star Formation'', but in the area of the formation array, only the Soul Cultivator with extraordinary mental strength could lay it down.


    Refining battle puppets was something that Cang Yun was most concerned about. Without the support of the ''Star Formation'', the battle puppets that were refined could only be of inferior quality. Not only did their cultivation reach only the third layer of the Secret Treasure Trove, their use of their strength was also extremely clumsy. Just like the golden-armored puppet that he had encountered in the Zhou Clan. It was because the spirit of the ancient pagoda wasn''t a Soul Cultivator and couldn''t carve an ''Astral Array''. That was why he could only refine the third layer.


    After clarifying all of this, Cang Yun naturally had quite a bit of thought regarding the Soul Cultivation Method. If he was lucky enough to learn it, there would be many benefits.


    "Since you are interested, let''s give it a try. Given the speciality of this thing, it is likely that there will not be many people fighting over it." Cang Yuanfeng nodded and said.


    What he said was the truth. Only those with special talent could train in this Soul Cultivating Method, and it was hard to find a person with this kind of talent even among tens of millions of people. Therefore, in this kind of situation where the probability was extremely low, many people would not fight over it with luck.


    After all, the prices of items that could be auctioned off would not be too low. If they were bought but were useless, it would truly cause one''s heart to ache.


    "The second auction item, Soul Cultivator''s technique. Starting price, one million gold coins!"

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    "Second auction item, Soul Cultivator''s technique. Starting price, one million gold coins."


    As Shang Fei''s voice fell, the entire auction ground descended into silence.


    Quite a number of people shook their heads when they heard the price. Clearly, most people were not too keen on spending a million to try their luck.


    In fact, in terms of value, if this item was useful, even five million gold coins wouldn''t be much. After all, being able to become a Soul Cultivator was something most martial artists would dream of, but the chances of that happening were too low, so low that it was almost impossible. Thus, the current situation could not be avoided.


    After a while, the entire auction place was still silent. Shang Fei shook his head helplessly. However, he did know that among the items auctioned, this item was the hardest to sell.


    Therefore, he was prepared to open his mouth again after musing for a moment, in an attempt to arouse some people''s interest.


    However, just as he was about to open his mouth, a young voice suddenly sounded out in the auction ground.


    "One million one hundred thousand gold coins."


    A smile as if a heavy burden had been lifted as he looked at the box where the voice had originated from. Currently, it was the start of the auction, and if there were to be a flurry of auctions, it would deal a great blow to the atmosphere that was about to arise. Fortunately, he did not need to worry about it.


    When this somewhat calm voice sounded out, it instantly attracted quite a few surprised gazes. As they stared at the booth, private conversations broke out.


    "Looks like there are people who are still hoping for a fluke and want to give it a try."


    "Such a young voice, he must be the son of some great power. Heh, it''s normal for such a character to lose a million words."


    However, most people were not optimistic. There were even some teasing remarks. Clearly, in the eyes of the crowd, this one million and one hundred thousand gold coins were definitely wasted.


    In another booth, when Luo Qingtian and his son heard the price, their eyes narrowed.


    "Father, this voice is definitely from that fellow Cang Yun. He seems to have taken a fancy to this item. Should we snatch it away?" Rosella asked with a sinister glint in his eyes.


    "No need to fight over it, raise the price a little, don''t let him get it so easily, this thing is useless to anyone, just letting that old thing Cang Yuan Feng get it with some money." Cang Yuanfeng pondered for a moment, and answered craftily.


    Hearing this, Rosella''s eyes lit up and she nodded with a sinister smile.


    "One million one hundred thousand gold coins, does anyone else want to bid?" On the stone platform, Shang Fei asked with a smile.


    The auction also remained silent. Seeing this, Cang Yun, who was in the box, smiled and sighed in relief. If one could obtain this item at the lowest price, one would not lose too much by being unable to cultivate.


    However, just when everyone thought that no one would raise the bid, a mocking voice suddenly sounded from another private box.


    "One million three hundred thousand."


    As the voice sounded out, the crowd was momentarily stunned before a series of loud exclamations broke out.


    Countless gazes moved between the two boxes that were bidding, and their expressions immediately became somewhat interesting.


    "It seems like enemies have met. This is going to be a good show."


    "Heh, it seems that the enmity between the two families is not small for a useless thing like this to raise the price."


    The crowd was in a flurry of discussion. This kind of thing was not uncommon in the auction houses, and with just a little bit of thinking, most people could already guess the general gist of it.


    "That old bastard Luo Qingtian!"


    Cang Yuanfeng could not help but curse angrily. He was not the least bit unfamiliar with the voice of his sworn enemy, Luo Qingtian. And the latter did this because he clearly did not want Cang Yun to easily take down what he had set his sights on.


    Compared to Cang Yuanfeng''s anger, Cang Yun''s expression did not change much. This price was still within his range to accept, so he once again said calmly, "One million and five hundred thousand gold coins."


    "1.7 million gold coins." However, Luo Qingtian''s side didn''t hesitate to increase the bid again ¡­ ¡­


    The atmosphere in the auction house became even more intense. This intense fight for the opportunity obviously attracted a lot of attention.


    The price had increased by six hundred thousand in a short amount of time. This was not a great burden to the Heaven''s Canghai Realm, but it had also aroused his anger. He said to Cang Yun in a focused voice, "You only need to make a bid, I want to see what abilities this Netherworld has."


    "One million eight hundred thousand." With Cang Yuanfeng''s words, Cang Yun did not hesitate at all. He had to obtain this Soul Cultivation Law no matter what!


    "One million nine hundred thousand." Luo Qingtian pondered for a while before continuing to raise the price.


    "Two million." Cang Yun''s tone was still calm, and no one could tell what he was feeling.


    Once this price was announced, the entire auction house turned silent. Following which, countless gazes turned to the box that Luo Qingtian was in. Within the box, a playful voice finally sounded out: "It seems that you are truly determined to win. Then, I will no longer be in love with you."


    "Thank you very much. Even if you are so kind, I will still repay you." Cang Yun replied calmly.


    These words once again attracted the attention of many. With this pair of enemies, it seemed that the auction would not be so dull.


    "That man is really annoying." In the box, Zhou Xian`er''s pretty face was filled with indignation as she spoke. The original one million gold actually doubled in value. This was not a small amount.


    "A feud between two clans is unavoidable." Cang Yun laughed indifferently. There were no restrictions in the auction house to change one''s voice, so if the Chou family heard it, they could only blame themselves. This was clearly a ''loophole'' that had been deliberately left behind by the auction house for profit.


    "Even though I said that, I was still tricked by that old man. I am truly displeased." Compared to Zhou Xian''er, Cang Yuanfeng was even more enraged. Money was one aspect, but what he cared about the most was being made a fool of by his sworn enemy.


    "Dad, just open up a bit. At worst, we can just return them when they make a move, won''t that solve the problem?" Cang Yun smiled and said.


    Hearing that, Cang Yuanfeng nodded, and the anger in his heart had finally dissipated quite a bit.


    While they were conversing, a young lady, who was dragging a jade plate, knocked on the door and walked in: "Esteemed guests, these are the items that you have obtained from the auction. Please accept them!"


    Taking out the ancient scroll from the jade plate, Cang Yuan Feng handed two golden colored cards over to the service personnel. These cards were commonly used in the continent, and a golden colored card represented a million gold coins.


    After the girl had left, Cang Yuanfeng smiled as he tossed the ancient scroll to Cang Yun, saying, "Two million gold coins. You brat, you have to make a name for yourself, or else you''ll have some good fruits to eat."


    "Hehe, I''ll do my best!" Cang Yun smiled in embarrassment. He did not have absolute confidence in this item and naturally did not dare to speak too confidently. However, for the sake of that Battle Puppet, he would definitely go all out.

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    In the auction house, after the second item was handed over, the third item was introduced by Shang Fei and auctioned.


    Although it was a bit lower in quality compared to the high-grade Spirit Level Origin Skills, it was much more precious than Origin Skills. As a result, the value of the two of them were around the same, but Cang Yun was not too interested in them. He originally had a higher level ''True Dragon Sky Controlling Art'', so he would naturally not reject it.


    After an intense competition, this manual was finally auctioned off for six million gold coins.


    Following the end of the auction for this Qi Method, the atmosphere within the auction house suddenly became much hotter. Countless gazes were simultaneously staring at the fourth jade plate.


    Everyone knew that these four items for the opening auction had all been meticulously selected by the Wanxiang Auction House. Everyone knew that these four items for the opening auction had all been carefully selected by the Wanxiang Auction House.


    Seeing this atmosphere, on the stone platform, Shang Fei revealed a satisfied smile, and then introduced: "The fourth auction item, the Grand Origin Pill. Seeing this atmosphere, on the stone platform, Shang Fei revealed a satisfied smile, and then introduced:" The fourth auction item, the Grand Origin Pill.


    "I believe that no one is willing to miss out on such a cultivation treasure. Since the starting price is one million gold coins, we can start bidding now if you are interested in it!"


    As the sound of Shang Fei''s voice faded, the whole auction house fell into a state of turmoil. This kind of pellet that could directly raise one''s cultivation was extremely precious, and this Grand Origin Pill was extremely useful for sixth layer martial artists.


    In the room where the Serene Luo world was located, the eyes of Luo Qingtian and his son revealed a bright light when they saw the Grand Origin Pill on the jade plate.


    "Father, should we make a move?" Rosella rubbed her hands together and asked excitedly.


    "Of course, this kind of medicinal pill is rare." As he said this, a peculiar glint flashed across Luo Qingtian''s eyes. He then laughed sinisterly: "Moreover, if this item is used well, it will definitely be of great use."


    With this pill, he would be able to break through to the fifth layer of the secret scripture. All of them would be within the same age group in the Immortal Sun Spiritual Academy, and only a handful would be able to surpass him.


    However, Luo Qingtian''s last sentence caused him to be puzzled, so he asked, "It''s of great use, what does father mean?"


    Luo Qingtian laughed: "If we give this pill to Xu Guang to consume and break through to the sixth layer of the Secret Treasure Trove, at that time, it will be absolutely certain that we will be able to deal with that boy from the Cang clan."


    "What, father intends to buy it for that Xu Guang?" Luo Qing''s expression changed. It was evident that he did not expect Luo Qingtian to have such a thought.


    "What? You have an objection?" Luo Qingtian naturally understood his son''s thoughts and his face sank. In his opinion, his son was too inexperienced, causing him to be disappointed.


    "No, I merely feel that it would be a pity to give such a precious item to an outsider for nothing." Rosella hurriedly lowered her head, but soon after, she unwillingly gave an explanation.


    "Hmph, short-sighted." Luo Qingtian let out a cold snort. He could not hide the disappointment on his face as he said: "A mere medicinal pill could be exchanged for the life of a brat from the Cang family. Tell me, what''s the pity?"


    "Moreover, you think that this pellet was given to an outsider for nothing. However, have you ever thought that if Xu Guang were to kill Cang Yun, the Vastheaven World would let him off? At that time, he will have no choice but to come to my Netherworld and seek protection. This way, he will be able to recruit talents for my Netherworld.


    Hearing this, Luoqing lowered her head in shame, "I was wrong, please punish me!"


    Luo Qingtian sighed and said, "Next up, you''ll have to participate in the auction. Remember, even if we don''t get this pill, we can''t let the Vastheaven World get it, or else you''ll know the consequences."


    "Yes."


    It was obvious that quite a number of people were extremely interested in the Great Yuan Pill. Hence, in a short period of time, the one million price tag was raised to one million six hundred thousand. Moreover, from the looks of the situation, there was still a lot of room for it.


    Within the box that Cang Yun was in, Cang Yuanfeng looked at him with some surprise. Cang Yun, who did not seem to have much interest, opened his mouth and asked: "Why, aren''t you interested?"


    Hearing this, Cang Yun smiled slightly, there was no doubt that this Great Origin Pill was precious, but to him, it was useless right now, because this pill was used to help those warriors who had been stuck in bottlenecks for a long time to break through, and in a short period of time, he would continuously break through, if he used it again, it would cause his foundation to be unstable, and the gains would not be worth the losses. This was the same for Zhou Xian''er, so the two of them were not too interested in it.


    "One million eight hundred thousand."


    However, just as Cang Yun was about to reply, a bid caught his attention. The words that were about to leave his mouth were forcefully cut off as he laughed, "Originally, I had no intention of bidding. However, since the Serene World has made a move, I should at least ''repay'' it.


    Zhou Xian`er and the rest raised their eyebrows. When their gazes landed on the face of the mischievous looking youngster, they also nodded their heads and smiled.


    "Two million." In the next moment, a light voice rang out from Cang Yun''s mouth, resounding across the entire auction area.


    Upon hearing this, the originally lively atmosphere in the auction house turned eerily quiet. Soon after, countless gazes weirdly wandered between the private rooms where Cang Yun and Luo Qingtian were seated.


    "These two enemies are starting to fight again ¡­"


    When they saw this scene, many people had ugly expressions on their faces. As the saying goes, when the gods fight, the mortals will suffer, and the two great forces will attack. This meant that many people in the hall had lost the opportunity to compete, after all, in terms of wealth, the people in the hall were unable to contend with the great powers in the private box.


    Inside a private room in the Netherworld Kingdom, when Rosella heard Cang Yun''s bid, her expression became ugly.


    "Father, that boy Cang Yun has also made his move."


    "Didn''t I tell you what to do? I definitely can''t let him obtain this pill." Luo Qingtian squinted his eyes and replied lightly.


    Luoqing nodded, gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice, "2.1 million gold coins."


    "Two million three hundred thousand." Cang Yun''s voice rang out right after.


    Not only was the auction hall completely silent, there were no more bids coming from the other rooms. This price was already quite high, and judging from the momentum of the two clans, there was no sign of stopping. There was no need to continue competing like this.

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    "Two million and one hundred thousand."


    "Two million and two hundred thousand."


    Only two voices were left in the auction hall. The smell of gunpowder within them caused quite a number of people to be quietly speechless.


    "Two million seven hundred thousand."


    Beside him, Luo Qingtian''s face was ashen. The price of two million and seven hundred thousand had already far surpassed the original value of the Great Yuan Pill. This caused an uncontrollable rage to surge within the hearts of both father and son.


    However, the operation in the Immortal Yang Secret Realm was extremely important, and this Grand Origin Pill was the key to victory, so he couldn''t back down. Therefore, even if someone broke his teeth, Luo Qingtian and his son had no choice but to swallow it.


    As for Cang Yun''s side, when they heard the clearly furious bid, Zhou Hao could not help but remind them: "Isn''t that good enough? If the other party stops here, we will suffer this loss ourselves."


    Hearing that, Cang Yun gave a faint smile, "Don''t worry Uncle Zhou, the other party definitely won''t allow me to obtain this Great Origin Pill, so no matter what, we won''t be at a disadvantage."


    As for Luo Qingtian and his son''s thoughts, although Cang Yun could not completely guess them out, he could more or less guess them out. Therefore, he was not worried about them at all.


    Thus, under Cang Yuanfeng''s nod and gesture, Cang Yun said without the slightest hesitation, "Two million eight hundred thousand."


    His calm voice seemed to give off a feeling that no one could hear. However, it seemed as if he was determined to win. This caused Luo Qingtian and his father to be so angry that even their teeth chattered.


    Swish!


    Within the private room, Luo Qingtian suddenly stood up as his face became twisted. He gritted his teeth while looking in the direction of the private room of the Vastheaven World. His eyes were filled with hatred.


    "Three million!"


    In the next moment, Luo Qingtian pushed Luo Qing away with one hand and stood in front of the light screen. He almost shouted out this amazing price with a low voice. This was already the limit that he could accept.


    Hearing that, Cang Yun raised his eyebrows and revealed a faint smile, "Looks like it''s about time."


    As the sound of his voice faded, he returned to his seat and no longer bid.


    Seeing this, Shang Fei, who was on the stone platform, did not hesitate as he announced: "Three million, deal!"


    Following the conclusion of this auction, quite a number of discussions sounded in the large hall. Countless numbers of gazes looked towards the private box where the Serene World was located with a ridiculing expression.


    "He had raised the other party by a million and now, he has been cheated by the other party by another two million. This is truly a self-inflicted disaster."


    Inside the private room, Luo Qingtian was able to see everyone''s gazes through the screen of light. The expression on his face became even more twisted as he muttered to himself with overflowing killing intent: "Cang Yuanfeng, I will definitely make you pay a heavy price for this!"


    On the other side, after Luo Qingtian had vented his anger, Cang Yuanfeng''s expression showed some worry.


    "Yun''er, now that that old fool Luo Qingtian has obtained the Grand Origin Pill, the young generation of the Netherworld Kingdom will definitely be strengthened again. You must be careful of the Immortal Yang Secret Realm." Cang Yuanfeng seriously warned Cang Yun as he stared at him.


    Upon hearing these words, the faint smile on Cang Yun''s face quickly disappeared as he solemnly nodded his head. He had also thought of this, and what worried him the most was, if that old fart Luo Qingtian was to be ruthless and hand over the Grand Yuan Pill to Xu Guang to use, the situation would become even worse.


    "Looks like no matter what, that battle puppet must be refined before the opening of the Immortal Yang Secret Realm." As this thought flashed across Cang Yun''s mind, he made up his mind. This was the biggest bargaining chip he could use to obtain victory.


    Following the conversation of the father and son duo, another two auction items were successfully auctioned off.


    The quality of these two auction items were a little inferior to the ones before. However, due to this, they were more suitable for the needs of most people. Hence, after an intense competition, the atmosphere in the auction ground became increasingly high.


    Right now, the only thing that he was looking forward to was the Gold Star Saliva used to refine his Battle Puppet. Although he did not know whether or not this item would appear in the auction, before that, he had to save enough money to prepare.


    Thus, time slowly flowed by while Cang Yun was anxiously waiting. A few hours later, when the auction was about to end, Cang Yun''s eyes suddenly lit up.


    He saw that on the stage, Shang Fei was holding a transparent porcelain bottle as he slowly walked forward. Within the bottle, a golden light was being emitted. The dazzling brilliance was enough to dazzle one''s eyes.


    A strange fluctuation then spread out.


    The entire auction house instantly quietened down as they stared at the resplendent light. Deep within the light, they could see a viscous golden liquid gently swaying within the transparent bottle. The resplendent light was emitted by this liquid.


    Cang Yun stared at the golden liquid with burning eyes. He immediately stood up with a ''whoosh'' and became excited. He had finally found the ''Goldstar Saliva''.


    While Cang Yun was staring intently at the ''Gold Star Saliva'' in the bottle, the entire auction house was also stirred up. Clearly, many people had also recognized this item. Their eyes flashed with a heated expression.


    This is the ''Gold Star Saliva''. I believe that many people have heard that this item can greatly refine a martial artist''s physical body. For some people who cultivate special martial skills, it is a rare treasure.


    "I believe all the people who need this bottle of Gold Star Saliva understand how precious it is. The auction price for this bottle is five million gold coins."


    Such a high price had only appeared twice in this auction. This caused quite a number of people to click their tongues and helplessly shake their heads. This kind of price was not something that an ordinary person could afford.


    "Five million three hundred thousand."


    However, after a short period of time, a voice sounded out from a private box. It was evident that the major powers would not be stingy when it came to treasures that they needed.


    When Cang Yun heard this price, his heart sank. This was only the starting price. If they wanted to snatch it, there would definitely be a fierce competition. At that time, who knows what kind of level the price would reach.


    Whoosh.


    Cang Yun took a deep breath, his gaze fierce. No matter what, he would not give up so easily.


    If he missed out on this opportunity this time around, it was unknown when he would be able to encounter this item again. Currently, refining this Battle Puppet was the most urgent task. Hence, no matter what, he had to fight for it!

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    Resplendent light enveloped the enormous auction ground, colliding with the many fiery hot gazes below, causing the entire space to have an extremely heated atmosphere.


    Compared to the Spiritual Tier High Rank Origin Skills, this'' Gold Star Saliva ''was a one-time use treasure. It was not like the former that could be used repeatedly, allowing many people to benefit from it. However, because of this, it reflected how precious this item was.


    In the continent, there was no lack of methods to cultivate the body, but it was extremely difficult for one to achieve success in training these techniques, so they needed the help of treasures. In the continent, there was no lack of techniques to train the body, but it was extremely difficult to achieve success in training these techniques, so it required the help of treasures.


    Therefore, such a rare and precious treasure was quite attractive to those people.


    "Five million and five hundred thousand."


    So, in a short while, there was another person who mercilessly broke the previous bid, but that was clearly not the end either.


    "Five million six hundred thousand."


    "Five million seven hundred thousand."


    A series of bids sounded out, causing the entire auction venue to be stirred up. The atmosphere had reached the peak of this year''s auction.


    In merely a few minutes, the price had already reached the level of six million. This price caused the eyes of quite a number of people to turn red. After all, such a large sum of wealth could completely establish an extraordinary faction.


    Once the price had reached such a level, the number of people bidding rapidly decreased. However, everyone knew that this was the true competition and those rich elders would not give up so easily.


    "Six million five hundred thousand."


    When a somewhat undisciplined but shocking voice rang out, almost everyone suddenly raised their heads and looked towards the booth called ''Sky''. After which, a surprised look appeared in their eyes.


    "The Sky rank official has made his move again!"


    "That person actually has his eyes on this'' Gold Star Saliva ''. If that is the case, it is likely that this fight for it will not continue."


    Once the ''Sky'' number was called, the atmosphere of the auction instantly became much calmer. There were even some private rooms that were initially calling out an intense bid, but they had chosen to remain silent. Clearly, they did not wish to offend this mysterious guest of extraordinary status.


    Cang Yun helplessly sighed in his heart when he saw this scene. After which, he said in a clear voice, "Six million one hundred thousand."


    When this bid was called out, it immediately caused an uproar within the auction house. Countless astonished gazes shot over, and their eyes were filled with amazement.


    The majority of people were not unfamiliar with Cang Yun''s booth because of the previous bidding incident, but this made them even more curious. Just what kind of person was he to not even give face to the "Sky" booth?


    "Yun''er?" From his point of view, although this'' Gold Star Saliva ''was an extremely valuable item, the cultivation method that Cang Yun trained in was completely useless. Offending a super power in such a manner was definitely not a wise choice.


    On the side, Zhou Hao and Zhou Xian''er were also thinking the same thing.


    Under the puzzled gazes of the three, Cang Yun helplessly shook his head. Promptly, he could only roughly explain the matter regarding the battle puppet. Upon hearing these words, the few of them finally came to a realization.


    "If that is the case, I must do my best to obtain the Gold Star Saliva. Otherwise, it will be extremely difficult for me to encounter it again." Cang Yuan Feng nodded and said. He clearly had some understanding of the rarity of this object, and thus, after muttering to himself irresolutely, he chose to support it.


    "I have brought a lot of gold coins with me this time. If you need them, you can take them with you." Zhou Hao patted Cang Yun''s shoulder and said gently.


    "Uncle Zhou ¡­" Cang Yun was about to decline.


    However, Zhou Hao merely waved his hand and said with a smile, "I believe you also know that the owner of the ''Heaven'' is not short on money. If you want to compete with him, how can you not have sufficient capital?"


    Cang Yun was moved and nodded his head.


    "Six million three hundred thousand."


    At this time, the person in the ''Heavenly'' box seemed to have recovered from his momentary shock and continued to announce his bid. However, within the carefree voice, one could clearly hear a trace of dissatisfaction. It was evident that Cang Yun''s actions had aroused some anger within him.


    However, there was nothing Cang Yun could do about it. After exhaling slowly, he said calmly, "Six million five hundred thousand."


    "7 million." Without the slightest hesitation, the ''Heavenly'' room reported the price once again.


    On one hand, many people admired Cang Yun''s courage; after all, he was the only one who dared to ''challenge'' the Sky rank character in the huge auction. On the other hand, everyone could not help but be amazed at the two''s rich and imposing manner, for there were many people who were ashamed of themselves for being able to make such a ''pea-dropping'' bid.


    "Seven million one hundred thousand."


    He understood that since he was determined to do it, hesitation would not bring him the slightest bit of value. Instead, it would allow the other party to get a better understanding of the situation, and thus, completely defeat him.


    Therefore, he would not give his opponent any opportunity to take advantage of him!


    After Cang Yun made this bid, the ''Heavenly'' box strangely fell into silence. This unexpected situation caused everyone to be stunned. Immediately, they began to whisper amongst themselves.


    In the ''Sky'' room, a slightly lazy figure was reclining on a wooden chair. Her figure was slender, her skin snow-white, and her slender face had a bewitching allure to it. At this moment, her long and narrow eyes were staring at the barrier before her, seemingly deep in thought.


    If anyone in the auction house were to see this scene, they would definitely be shocked. That was because within the previous bid, it was obvious that the voice of a young man was speaking.


    A moment later, the lazy woman''s thin red lips slightly opened: "Have you found out who he is?"


    As the beautiful voice faded, a black figure appeared from the shadows in the room. He bowed and said, "The other party is the young master of the Vastheaven Realm, Cang Yuanfeng. Together with him are the two Realms Lord, Zhou Hao and his daughter."


    "The young master of the Vastheaven Realm." The woman''s charming face didn''t waver in the slightest. She then lightly said, "Is there any other information?"


    "This person is also a student of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy. He was once praised as the number one genius of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy." The black shadow replied respectfully.


    "Oh? The number one genius of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy is quite interesting. " After which, she revealed a mysterious and breathtaking smile as she muttered to herself: "This means that it is very likely that we will meet again in the near future. Then, I will give this'' Gold Star Saliva ''to him. It is also good to use it as a gift in advance."


    Once she said that, the entire room became quiet once more ¡­

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    "Seven million one hundred thousand, deal!"


    In the auction ground, Cang Yun finally sighed in relief after Shang Fei announced the result of the auction. He was not afraid of the identity of the ''Sky''. Rather, the price had already reached his limit.


    In the next moment, after Cang Yun had completed the delivery of the ''Gold Star Saliva'', Shang Fei, who was on the stone platform, pushed the final item of this auction forward.


    On the surface, it looked just like magma. As it flowed, there was a fire that was drifting about, while an abnormal high temperature was emitted, causing the temperature of the entire auction ground to rise by a lot.


    "This is the Fire Spirit Jade. It is a spiritual object nurtured within the endless magma. The effect of this jade is to increase the success rate of one who cultivates fire techniques by thirty percent."


    "Auction price, six million gold coins."


    However, its limits were not small either, and that was that only those who practiced fire-attribute cultivation methods could use it, and their cultivation must also reach the ninth layer of the Secret Treasure. As for these two requirements, it was likely that not many people present would be able to meet them.


    Cang Yun also took a glance and retracted his gaze. It was obvious that he had no interest in it. He tilted his head slightly and looked at the beautiful young girl standing by the side. He remembered that Zhou Xian''er was a fire attribute cultivation technique practitioner.


    "I actually have quite a bit of storage on this item, so there''s no need to buy it." To this, Zhou Hao faintly smiled and said.


    Hearing this, Cang Yun nodded his head. From the looks of it, this auction had basically ended for them.


    "Since that''s the case, let''s go back to the restaurant to pack up and head back." Cang Yuan Feng also nodded and said.


    The group walked out of the auction house, and then directly returned to the restaurant they had stayed in before.


    Inside the restaurant, Cang Yuan Feng and his son were packing their luggage, and at this time, a light knock on the door alarmed the two. Turning around, they saw a graceful and beautiful figure standing at the door.


    "Xian''Er, is something the matter?" Cang Yun smiled and asked the young lady at the door.


    Hearing that, Zhou Xian''er nodded, and then looked towards Cang Yuanfeng with a slightly embarrassed expression: "Uncle Cang, I have something I want to say to Big Brother Cang Yun."


    "Oh?" Cang Yuanfeng''s brows twitched, and he immediately understood as well. He nodded with a smile: "It just so happens that I have something to talk about with your father. You two can chat."


    Finished speaking, Cang Yuanfeng revealed a strange smile towards Cang Yun and immediately left the room.


    "What''s wrong?" Cang Yun asked in a soft voice within the room.


    At this moment, Zhou Xian`er''s mind was in a state of turmoil. She was frowning slightly with a hint of melancholy in her eyes. Anyone could tell from her unfocused gaze that she was very troubled.


    Zhou Xian''er looked at Cang Yun, her clear eyes dimmed a little: "My father wants to send me to the Flame Phoenix Spiritual Academy in the Divine Province to cultivate."


    "Divine State?" Cang Yun''s expression changed for a moment, then he smiled and said: "I''ve also heard of the Flame Phoenix Spiritual Academy. It''s one of the most famous academies in the continent. This is a good thing, why are you frowning?"


    The Divine Province was the center of the Nine Prefectures, and the Flame Phoenix Spiritual Academy was extremely famous there. Even Cang Yun had heard of this before, so to be able to study there was something that many people dreamed about.


    "However, according to the rules of the Flame Phoenix Spiritual Academy, new students are not allowed to leave the Spiritual Academy for two years. If that''s the case, I won''t be able to return for a long time." The young lady''s exquisite face was filled with an intense reluctance.


    However, he knew that letting Zhou Xian''er go to the Flame Phoenix Spiritual Academy was the best choice for her to cultivate. Thus, after letting out a light breath, Cang Yun once again lifted his head, and said with a smile: "It''s only been two years, and it''s already passed in a flash."


    "But ¡­"


    Zhou Xian''er wanted to say something, but Cang Yun interrupted her and said gently: "In the future, I will also go to the Divine Continent to adventure. So, just take it as a favor and help me get familiar with the environment, when that happens, I will have an acquaintance like you."


    Hearing this, she was silent for a long time, before nodding her head, looking at Cang Yun with her misty eyes, as if she wanted to deeply imprint the smile on the latter''s face into her mind. When Cang Yun could not bear it any longer, he lowered her head and said absentmindedly, "Big brother Cang Yun, I''ll wait for you."


    Cang Yun''s throat rolled a little, as if he wanted to ruthlessly swallow that rolling emotion down his throat. After which, he nodded heavily.


    After receiving her answer, the mist in the young girl''s eyes instantly dissipated. A suffocating smile appeared on her charming face. She stood up and looked deeply at the young man before her. The exquisite figure with 3000 strands of black hair covering her body slowly left.


    He frowned slightly and mused for a moment, as if he had understood something. The corner of his mouth curled into a gentle smile as he muttered to himself, "Is this affection?" It does not seem to be as beautiful as I had imagined, but that feeling is quite good. "


    Vastheaven Realm, Cang Province.


    After Cang Yun and Cang Yuanfeng left the business world, they directly returned here. At this moment, the father and son were sitting in the study room. After Cang Yun gave a general account of their journey to the Scorching Sun Realm, Cang Yuanfeng nodded.


    "Alright, I know you have something to take care of, so let''s leave this for now. You can leave now." Looking at the obviously absent-minded Cang Yun, Cang Yuanfeng helplessly shook his head and said with a smile.


    Hearing this, Cang Yun smiled in embarrassment but did not refuse. Right now, he had an extremely important matter to complete.


    Not long after, in a room in the courtyard.


    Cang Yun was sitting cross-legged at the head of the bed. In front of him was a simple and unadorned scroll. As he stared at the profound and obscure contents on the scroll, his face revealed a bit of excitement.


    According to the Battle Puppet''s refining requirements, only after successfully learning this technique would one be able to complete the carving of the ''Star Formation'' and create a perfect Battle Puppet. Thus, training this Soul Mandate was the most important task at hand.


    As his hand gently caressed the surface of the ancient scroll, he could faintly sense the mysterious charm that was being emitted from within it. At the same time, Cang Yun felt excited in his heart, but also slightly perturbed.


    Cultivating this technique requires a special soul talent. This kind of talent is hard to find even for tens of thousands of people. In that case, would he be one of the lucky ones?


    "It''s two million RMB. Hopefully, it won''t be a waste of time ¡­" Even with Cang Yun''s mental strength, he was still nervous.


    Whoosh.


    In the next moment, he lightly exhaled and suppressed the complicated emotions in his heart. Cang Yun sat upright and with a thought, his mind sank into the ancient scroll ¡­

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    In a quiet room, Cang Yun had his eyes closed. His five hearts were facing the sky, his eyes were focused on his nose, and his nose focused on his heart.


    An obscure chant slowly flashed across his mind as his mind gradually became focused. After standing still like a statue for around an hour, Cang Yun''s consciousness suddenly became absent-minded. His originally calm consciousness seemed to have been disturbed by Shi Yan, as ripples began to appear within it.


    This change instantly caused Cang Yun''s quiet mind to feel a joyful emotion. According to the ancient scroll''s description, Mental Energy had responded to the mental cultivation method, which proved that he did indeed have the talent to cultivate the soul. As such, he only needed to step by step to condense a special item called the ''Soul Seal'', and at that time, he would be able to become a Soul Cultivator.


    In the next moment, Cang Yun forcefully suppressed the uncomfortable feeling in his mind. Following the mental cultivation method recorded in the ancient scrolls, he began to channel his mental strength and gradually gathered it together.


    This process tested the talent of the practitioners in this area. According to the records, those with ordinary talent could condense their first soul imprint in six hours, while those with better talent could do so in two hours. As for those with exceptional talent, they could condense one or even several soul imprints in less than an hour.


    However, Cang Yun did not have much thoughts towards this. This was because this kind of talent was innately destined and could not be forced upon.


    Weng! *


    Cang Yun gritted his teeth and did not dare to relax for even a moment as he madly circulated the Ancient Scroll of Heart Technique.


    As this process continued, the spiritual force in Liu Ming''s mind also showed signs of congealing. However, this meticulous and meticulous project could not be rushed. The soul was related to a person''s foundation, and even the slightest mistake could cause one to fall into an irreparable situation.


    Fortunately, he didn''t lack endurance.


    Thus, after a whole two hours had passed, there was finally a trace of change on the calm face of the Blue Cloud Ancient Well.


    He opened his eyes, and a bright light shone from the bottom of his eyes. After pondering for a while, he made a sudden thought.


    Weng! *


    In that instant, the space in front of him trembled slightly. Immediately after, a transparent soul imprint with complex patterns appeared. Seeing this scene, Cang Yun''s lips curled up into a happy smile.


    "Is this the Soul Seal?"


    The instant the Soul Seal appeared, when he felt the fluctuations caused by the gathering of the surrounding Origin Energy, Cang Yun nodded his head in satisfaction. The power of this Soul Seal was almost comparable to the power of the first layer of the Secret Treasure Trove.


    "However, a single soul imprint isn''t enough."


    As he softly muttered to himself, a glint of light flashed across Cang Yun''s eyes. Following which, another soul imprint appeared ¡­ After the second soul imprint, another buzzing sound could be heard and another three appeared in an instant.


    Five soul seals!


    Suddenly, an extremely powerful fluctuation spread in the room.


    "It seems that my talent in this aspect isn''t weak." With a thought from Cang Yun, the five soul imprints in front of him trembled for a moment. After which, they continuously circled in the air. Looking at this scene, he could not help but reveal an expression of extreme excitement.


    Based on the description of the ancient scroll, he knew that this training method was extremely difficult. However, during the process of condensing a soul imprint, he did not feel many obstructions. This kind of feeling was more natural and was even easier than training Origin Energy.


    "Five soul imprints. Each of them is equivalent to a first stage Secret Treasure Trove''s cultivation. This way, in terms of Mental Energy, I am comparable to the fifth stage Secret Treasure Trove." The next moment, as he estimated the power fluctuation of the soul imprint in front of him, Cang Yun nodded his head in satisfaction.


    Of course, Cang Yun was also aware of this. Although his soul imprint was powerful in terms of power, it was still as useful as a blank sheet of paper when it came to using techniques. Therefore, it was unlikely to be of much use when facing off against enemies.


    However, the Star Formation used to carve the Battle Puppets was enough.


    As he thought up to this point, with a thought, Cang Yun withdrew the soul imprint in front of him. He gently rubbed his chin and muttered to himself, "Before this, we still lack the final thing, the Battle Puppet''s soul."


    In the next moment, Cang Yun pushed open the door and headed straight for the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy.


    According to his thinking, now that he had condensed five soul imprints, it meant that he could inscribe five ''Star Arrays'', and refine a Battle Puppet with the strength of the fifth layer of Mysterious Concealment Realm, and the Spirit Beast at the fifth layer of Mysterious Concealment Realm would be the Battle Puppet''s soul.


    With his current cultivation level, he was not completely confident about this. Therefore, he needed to seek some help.


    Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy, Cultivation Plaza.


    This usually quiet place was suddenly filled with noise and noise. The crowd formed a human wall as they looked with interest into the circle, as if there was some kind of bustling event that was happening.


    Bang!


    Suddenly, a low and deep sound rang out and a figure flew out from the air in a sorry state. Finally, it violently landed in front of the spectating crowd''s heels.


    "Heh, even though the bones of trash from the Vastheaven Realm are quite tough, their strength is pitifully weak."


    A black-clothed youth crossed his arms over his chest as he stared condescendingly at the miserable figure in front of him. His eyes were filled with ridicule, and beside the miserable figure were several other figures.


    However, at the same time that they felt hatred, deep fear could be seen in their eyes. Thus, they did not dare to act rashly after protecting their fallen companion behind them.


    "Pfft, didn''t you dare fart in front of Brother Yun back then? If it wasn''t for Brother Yun''s accident, it would be your turn, Xu Guang''s, to be arrogant." The youth in the lead was clearly much more tenacious as he stood out and shouted angrily.


    "Cang Yun?" This name did give him too many unpleasant memories, but it was all in the past, so he sneered: "Time will prove that who is the true king, and the last one who laughs the best, such a simple truth, you can''t not understand, right?"


    "Of course I understand that, but Brother Yun has already regained his strength, are you sure you can laugh at the end?" The young man looked directly at Xu Guang, and when he said Cang Yun''s name, his eyes were filled with reverence. This seemed to give him a lot of confidence to fight back against the man in front of him.


    And once the youth''s words were spoken, the hearts of the surrounding crowd suddenly surged with monstrous waves.


    "What? Cang Yun recovered his strength?"


    "Didn''t his blood source get destroyed? How is that possible!?"


    This news had obviously stirred the nerves of many people. In an instant, the crowd began to discuss in disbelief.


    However, Xu Guang wasn''t surprised by this news. His eyes became a bit colder as he said, "So what if he has recovered his strength? When I take care of you, doesn''t he still not have the courage to stand out?"


    "Cang Ling, right? And your words just now had slightly aroused my anger, so ¡­ "Next, I''ll prepare you to recognize reality!"


    Xu Guang let out a cold laugh. Immediately, the Origin Energy around his body surged out. Those icy cold eyes clearly did not have any intention of letting go of the few Vastheaven World disciples in front of him.


    Faced with the number one person of the fifth layer, even though they had the advantage in numbers, they did not have the slightest bit of confidence. However, they were not weak people. Immediately, their Origin Energy whistled and they were also prepared to fight.


    "You overestimate yourself."


    In response, Xu Guang laughed coldly as he took a step forward. Holding his palm, which was surging with Origin Energy, he furiously slapped at Cang Ling and the rest.


    "Stop!"


    However, just as Xu Guang made his move, a delicate shout suddenly rang out. Immediately, a graceful figure rushed into the arena. Her beautiful eyes were filled with fury as she said, "Xu Guang, are you trying to bully others by relying on your power?"


    Upon hearing this voice, Xu Guang stopped his movements and immediately stared at the young lady who had suddenly appeared in front of him.


    There were no bright decorations on her face, but her fair skin and beautiful eyes revealed a beauty that ordinary people could not match. Coupled with her slim and tall figure, her beauty caused Xu Guang''s eyes to burn with passion.


    The surrounding crowd also started to stir slightly. Their eyes were filled with passion. This young girl in front of them was one of the Flowers of the Immortal Sun Spiritual Academy.


    "So it''s junior sister Cang Yue. It''s been a long time since we last met, junior sister has become even more beautiful." Xu Guang looked at the young girl, and the dark and cold expression on his face instantly faded. Replacing it was a slightly greedy and gentle smile.


    However, Cang Yue''s face was still frosty when she heard this, "Stop wasting your breath on me. What do you mean by injuring my Vastheaven Realm''s disciples?"


    Her ice-cold voice matched well with her cold and elegant temperament. Although she was a weak young lady, her voice was filled with a valiant charm.


    "For some people to be so rude, isn''t it natural for me to teach them a lesson?" Faced with such a question, Xu Guang''s face turned slightly ugly. Although he did have some thoughts for the young girl''s beauty, but in front of so many people, what he cared more about was his own face.


    "Is it only right for you to bully the weak? Furthermore, private duels are forbidden in the Spirit Institute, and what you have done is in violation of the rules! " Cang Yue had an unyielding attitude, and based on reason, she had the demeanor of a big sister.


    Faced with such an aura, the fury that Xu Guang had suppressed earlier once again surged forth as he furiously said, "From the looks of it, you must stand up for them?"


    "So what if I am!" Cang Yue raised her beautiful face, not allowing him a single step.


    "Good, good!" Xu Guang was so angry that he actually laughed, and his voice also became completely cold. "Since that''s the case, then don''t blame me!"


    Boom! *


    Xu Guang stomped heavily on the ground after his voice sounded out. His body shot out like an arrow that had left the bow, leaving behind a series of afterimages wherever he passed. His speed was simply difficult to catch.


    Cang Yue looked at the rapidly approaching figure, and her beautiful face slightly changed. Xu Guang''s strength was indeed astonishing. However, no matter how strong her opponent was, she would not retreat. As the young disciple with the highest cultivation in the entire Vastheaven Realm, she naturally had to shoulder the responsibility of being a disciple of the Guardian Family!


    Weng! *


    A sharp gust of wind from the palm above her head whizzed over, and Cang Yue also raised her slender palm. The Origin Energy in her palm roiled as she brazenly met it head on.


    Bang!


    In the next moment, the two forces collided and a low and deep sound rang out. Cang Yue''s figure instantly could not help but retreat more than ten steps and her face instantly paled.


    "The difference is that great?" Steadying her body, Cang Yue tightly knitted her brows, her heart filled with unwillingness and helplessness.


    On the other side, Xu Guang revealed a calm smile: "I only used seventy percent of my power just now, you should know that I was lenient towards you. If it were anyone else, this would not have been the result."


    Xu Guang had coveted Cang Yue''s beauty for a long time, so even though they were enemies, he still held onto a trace of a fantasy. Moreover, these words were obviously meant for Cang Yue to understand his intentions.


    However, Cang Yue clearly did not intend to show gratitude, and coldly said: "What does it have to do with me if you don''t hold back? To me, you are just an enemy! "


    "Enemy." Xu Guang''s eyes narrowed, and his smile froze again. Since he was destined to not be able to get it, then he had no intention of being lenient anymore.


    BOOM!


    In the next moment, an extremely berserk aura suddenly erupted, and immediately, Xu Guang once again sent a palm strike towards Cang Yue.


    The surging aura spread out like raging waves, causing the surrounding crowd''s expressions to change.


    "Be careful!"


    At this critical moment, a wave of masculinity suppressed the fear in his heart. After which, his figure flashed, and without a care for his own safety, he stood in front of Cang Yue, blocking the attack.


    "You think you can stop me?"


    However, Xu Guang only sneered, and then, his figure lightly spun in the air, easily bypassing the Azure Spirit blocking his path. After that, he charged straight towards Cang Yue with his palm full of surging Origin Energy.


    Cang Yue looked at the incoming palm attack with a helpless expression on her pale face. She was unable to withstand this palm attack, but she knew that although Xu Guang was rather reckless in the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy, he did not dare to truly kill her. Hence, she did not need to worry about her life.


    The palm imprint in the depths of her eyes expanded infinitely, and Cang Yue closed her eyes as if resigned to her fate.


    Bang!


    In the next moment, a low and deep sound of collision resounded out, accompanied by surprised exclamations from the surrounding crowd.


    However, after waiting for a while, the anticipated pain did not come. In her confusion, Cang Yue slowly opened her moving eyes, only to discover that, without her knowing when, a green colored figure was blocking right in front of her. Xu Guang''s attack was also firmly blocked by the green colored figure''s slender hand.


    Staring dumbfoundedly at the figure in front of her, Cang Yue''s heart was inexplicably moved. There was an extremely familiar feeling, but it seemed that because of the passage of time, it was difficult for her to recall it.


    That was until the familiar voice rang out from the arena ¡­


    "Don''t you think it''s a shameful thing to make a move on a woman?"

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    "Don''t you think it''s a shameful thing to attack a woman?"


    In the arena, the green-clothed youth''s calm voice had just sounded when it caused the surrounding crowd to instantly exclaim in surprise.


    "This is Cang Yun!"


    "Did he really recover his strength? "How is this possible!?"


    In an instant, waves of shock surged in the hearts of many people. Cang Yun''s crippled blood source two years ago was a well-known fact, but now he had appeared once again in front of everyone with his overwhelming strength. This caused many to feel incredulous.


    The crippled of the blood source signified that this person would never be able to cultivate. This was an established iron law on the continent, and no one had ever broken it before. However, the living example of Cang Yun caused people to waver in their views, as if he had created a miracle!


    In the arena, Xu Guang''s expression was also somewhat uncertain. Even though he had heard about this from Luo Qing, after witnessing it with his own eyes, he was still unable to calm himself down.


    Whoosh.


    However, as the current number one person in the Earth Class of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy, Xu Guang''s mental fortitude was clearly not ordinary. After lightly exhaling a breath of air, he suppressed the complicated feelings in his heart. Looking at the young man in front of him, he indifferently replied: "In my eyes, only being weak is only shameful.


    "Is that so? I should have taught you a lesson two years ago. " Cang Yun curled his lips and said with a faint smile.


    "Humph, it''s a pity that you won''t have that chance!" Xu Guang let out a cold snort. When he mentioned that time two years ago, he couldn''t help but feel a sense of shame and anger. That was because at that time, the repulsive youth in front of him had ruthlessly ''stepped on'' him.


    "But why do I think the chances are not small?" However, Cang Yun smiled confidently in response.


    "You''re overestimating yourself. Although I admit that your talent is not bad, I have cultivated for a full two years more than you. On what basis do you think you can surpass me?" Xu Guang''s face was gloomy, as if someone had stepped on his sore spot, as he spoke in a sinister manner.


    "It''s only been two years. It shouldn''t be a problem for me to surpass you." Cang Yun rubbed his chin and nodded.


    "You ¡­" Being looked down upon in such a way, Xu Guang was unable to contain his anger. His eyes also instantly turned cold: "Fine, I want to see what kind of ability you have!"


    As his voice faded, Xu Guang took a step forward, Origin Energy rising from his arms. That density was much stronger than when he attacked previously.


    Seeing this, the surrounding people were shocked, but their eyes were all fiery hot. One party was the first ranked person of the Spirit Academy''s Earth Class, and the other party was the current strongest person. This collision was extremely eye-catching.


    In the next moment, quite a number of people turned their gazes towards Cang Yun. This was because Xu Guang''s strength had already been recognized in the past two years, while Cang Yun had stayed silent for two years before recovering. Hence, they could not help but be curious, would Cang Yun be Xu Guang''s opponent?


    However, under their attentive gazes, Cang Yun''s expression did not waver in the slightest. A calm expression that did not match his age was revealed on his young and tender face, causing one to be unable to see through him.


    "I also want to see how much you have improved in these two years!"


    Cang Yun''s eyes narrowed and a cold glint surged out from his young and delicate face. He rotated his palm and a dark black Origin Energy quietly flowed between his fingers.


    In an instant, the atmosphere became tense and tense. The eyes of quite a number of students could not help but widen as a light of excitement flickered in their eyes.


    "Stop!"


    However, just as the two of them were about to fight, a deep shout suddenly sounded out from a distance away. After which, the sound of rushing wind rang out and a figure with a majestic face appeared between the two of them.


    "Ox elder!"


    When the surrounding students saw who had arrived, they were instantly shocked and hurriedly greeted respectfully.


    The man who was called Elder Niu appeared to be middle-aged. He had a resolute expression on his face, exuding a calm and solemn aura. He indifferently nodded to the surrounding students, then the two people, Xu Guang and Cang Yun.


    "Private duels are prohibited in the academy. What are you two up to?"


    Xu Guang also awkwardly withdrew his source energy. The person in front of him was not only the Origin Master of the Spiritual Academy, but also a Nihility God Stage expert. Therefore, in front of him, Xu Guang didn''t dare act rashly.


    "Ox elder." Cang Yun also retracted his Origin Energy and respectfully bowed to the man in front of him.


    The man looked at Cang Yun and nodded gently when he heard this. The latter was a student whom he had high hopes for back then. Unfortunately, such an accident occurred. However, his good impression of the latter did not change because of this.


    In the next moment, Old Ox shifted his gaze and saw the injured disciple of the Vastheaven Realm lying on the ground behind Cang Yun. His expression immediately darkened as he looked at Xu Guang and questioned, "What''s going on?"


    "Hehe, that Junior Brother took the initiative to ask me for guidance. As your Senior Brother, it''s naturally not good to refuse. I just didn''t expect him to be so weak and accidentally injured. Old Ox, you can''t blame me for this." Xu Guang shrugged and explained without a care.


    However, before Elder Ox could say anything, Cang Ling could not help but jump out.


    "Bullsh * t, it was you who took the initiative to cause trouble, but after saying a few words, you started to beat him up. I say, do you even have any face left in you, pui!" He pointed at Xu Guang and cursed.


    "Kid, you can''t speak carelessly." Xu Guang stared at Cang Ling, a cold light flickering in his eyes. If not for the presence of Elder Niu, with his personality, he would have made Cang Ling unable to bear the consequences.


    After that, Xu Guang looked around at the surrounding students, and lightly said, "Who can testify to his words?"


    Many students were silent when they heard this. Quite a number of them involuntarily took two steps back under Xu Guang''s gaze. Xu Guang''s overbearing reputation was well-known within the academy these two years. Clearly, no one dared to offend him.


    "I can testify!"


    "Yes, I can too." However, at this time, two disciples of the Vastheaven Realm stood forward and said.


    "Heh, you''re both disciples of the Vastheaven Realm. We''ll definitely help our own family, how can this evidence be effective?" However, Xu Guang sneered and retorted.


    "You ¡­" Cang Ling''s neck turned red. With his simple personality, he was both angry and helpless at the same time.


    "Alright." Then, he looked towards Xu Guang and said with a frown, "No matter what, you have injured someone and are being punished by thinking about the three days'' imprisonment. Let this matter rest for now!"


    "Restricted for three days?" When she heard this somewhat painless punishment, Cang Ling was extremely unwilling to accept it, "Ox Elder, this ¡­"


    However, before he could continue speaking, Cang Yun had already stretched out his hand to stop him. After which, he bowed to Ox and said, "Thank you, Old Ox, for presiding over this matter of justice."


    Niu Lao nodded and waved at Xu Guang, "Come with me now to receive your punishment."


    With that, Elder Ou left. Xu Guang smiled mockingly at Cang Yun before leaving the training grounds as well.

 C59

    On the Cultivation Square, all the disciples of the Vastheaven Realm clenched their fists tightly as they watched Xu Guang''s arrogant back.


    "Brother Yun, why are you stopping me? This punishment is obviously too light." Cang Ling, who was standing behind Cang Yun, indignantly said.


    "Then what else do you want? Without someone to testify for him, it would be very difficult for Elder Ox. He can''t just keep pestering Elder Ox, right?" Cang Yun shook his head and explained with a wry smile.


    "Err..." But, I''m still a bit unwilling. " Cang Ling nodded helplessly. Soon after, she unwillingly added.


    "Don''t worry, we''ll get this back sooner or later." Cang Yun gently smiled, but his smile was slightly cold and fierce. He then walked to the side of the disciple who was injured by Xu Guang and calmly said: "Little River, I will definitely help you find justice."


    Although the voice was calm, when Cang Xiao heard it, a look of deep emotion appeared on his young face. He clearly knew that this boy whom he worshipped, would not easily make a promise and once he made a promise, he would definitely do it.


    The eyes of Cang Ling, who was standing to one side, also lit up as the unwillingness look on her face instantly faded away. Although Cang Yun''s calm expression did not make anyone sad, he had keenly noticed the cold sharpness in his tone.


    "Brother Yun is still the same Brother Yun from back then. That Xu Guang should be out of luck now." Muttering to herself in her heart, Cang Ling immediately revealed an excited sneer. Their leader had finally returned.


    These past two years, she had always been managing the young disciples of the Vastheaven Realm. However, no matter how hard she tried, she had never been able to win over this group of arrogant youths. However, this kind of thing, was easily accomplished by the boy who had returned after two years.


    "But this is good too. Now that this guy is back, I can finally relax." Cang Yue''s thin red lips lightly exhaled as her bright eyes stared at the somewhat immature face of the youth. The brilliant and gentle smile that hung on the latter''s face made her feel at ease.


    "Big Sister Cang Yue, are you alright?"


    Moments later, a gentle voice woke Cang Yue from her stupor. She looked at the young man in front of her, and shook her head while smiling. "It''s just a light injury, nothing more."


    "Sorry to trouble you." Cang Yun felt slightly apologetic. He knew that it was most likely because of him that Xu Guang had come to cause trouble.


    "It''s good that you came back. For the past two years, you''ve really been tiring to leave these naughty fellows in my care." Cang Yue rolled her eyes, and stretched lazily a little. Her exquisite body drew an attractive arc, instantly diluting a large portion of the originally ice-cold aura on her body.


    "Heh, you''ve worked hard." Cang Yun smiled apologetically, looking at the soft body in front of him, his clear eyes were slightly absent-minded. He sighed in his heart, after not seeing his for two years, he had become even more beautiful. No wonder even Xu Guang, the enemy, couldn''t help but be moved.


    Seeming to have felt the strangeness in Cang Yun''s eyes, Cang Yue''s beautiful face blushed slightly. He rolled his eyes at Cang Yun and said, "You know it''s hard work too. I wonder what you''re thinking by handing this matter to a woman."


    "There are many capable people." Cang Yun laughed. Other than him, Cang Yue was the most talented amongst the young disciples of the Vastheaven Realm. Therefore, when Cang Yun encountered an accident, he could only leave these matters for Cang Yue to manage.


    "Oh right, do you have any plans for the Immortal Yang Secret Realm?" Cang Yue waved her hand and dismissed Cang Ling and the others. Then, she stared at Cang Yun and said seriously, "You have seen Xu Guang''s strength just now. Dealing with him is not easy."


    "What plans do you have? If they want to take action, we''ll accompany them." Cang Yun spread out his hands and casually replied.


    "This is a matter of life and death, don''t joke with me." Looking at the youth in front of her who didn''t seem to care, Cang Yue was a little angry.


    "Rest assured Big Sister Cang Yue, I will know my limits." Cang Yun smiled.


    Cang Yue knitted her brows as her bright eyes stared at the young man''s carefree yet confident face. After a while, she slightly raised her head and nodded. She understood that the latter''s expression showed that he truly had confidence in herself.


    And at this time, Cang Yun suddenly spoke up, "However, there is a matter that I still need Big Sister Cang Yue''s help with."


    "What is it?" Surprise flashed in Cang Yue''s eyes. The youth in front of her rarely asked anyone, and couldn''t help but make her a little bewildered.


    "I need to hunt a Spiritual Beast and a few helpers. Therefore, I''m prepared to invite you and Cang Ling to join us." Cang Yun explained with a smile.


    "The grade of the spirit beast you''re hunting isn''t low, is it?" Although Cang Yue did not know Cang Yun''s current strength, she could tell from the latter''s earlier attack that his strength was at least on par with hers. Thus, normal spirit beasts did not need to seek help from her.


    "Fifth step." Cang Yun replied with a faint smile.


    On the continent, there were different levels of strength of spirit beasts: from one to nine, corresponding to the first to the ninth stage of the Martial Disciple Secret Treasure Trove.


    Fifth Order?


    She had never dealt with such a high level spirit beast before, but she did not have any thoughts of refusing. With Cang Yun and Cang Ling together, there was a high chance that they could deal with a Rank 5 spirit beast.


    "Okay, when do we leave?" After pondering for a moment, Cang Yue agreed.


    "There''s no rush. I''ll ask Cang Ling first." Cang Yun said with a smile.


    Cang Yun told Cang Ling about this matter in the next moment. After the latter heard about it, he immediately agreed to it.


    Although this result was not unexpected, Cang Yun was still quite happy. After not seeing each other for two years, he still held a lot of weight in the hearts of his brothers and sisters.


    "Then you guys get ready. Let''s go." In the next moment, Cang Yun looked at Cang Yue and Cang Ling, and said while smiling.


    "With just the three of us, wouldn''t we be lacking manpower?" However, Cang Yue was still a little worried.


    Cang Yun shook his head, "There''s no need. The others'' cultivations are still too low, so they won''t be of much help. We''ll have to put them in danger instead."


    "Alright, I don''t have much to prepare. Let''s go now." Cang Yue nodded, and felt that Cang Yun''s words made sense.


    "I don''t have much to prepare, let''s go!" When Cang Ling saw the questioning look in Cang Yun''s eyes, she nodded in response. An excited expression flashed across her tender face. At his age, she actually had an extremely passionate yearning for this kind of adventure.


    "Alright, let''s go!"

 C60

    This vast region was completely enveloped by a primitive forest. However, there was no feeling of dead silence within the depths of the forest. On the contrary, other than the countless number of Spiritual Beasts, there were also the auras of many human martial practitioners. The two of them had increased the liveliness of this wasteland.


    Without a doubt, the reason why the human warriors came here was for the treasures raised by the heavens and the earth. However, with the existence of spirit beasts, these things were not easy to obtain.


    Cang Yun''s group set off from noon. It was now approaching evening, and they had finally arrived at the outskirts of the Qingbei Desolate. As they gazed at the gradually darkening night sky, the three of them discussed and decided to rest for the night outside.


    As night fell, violent beast roars rang out. Cang Yun skillfully built a bonfire and the three of them sat around it. There were very few powerful Spiritual Beasts around the forest. Therefore, Cang Yun was rather indifferent.


    However, Cang Ling and Cang Yue were a little nervous. They were both cultivating in the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy and had never been to such a dangerous place before. Therefore, they found it difficult to calm down for a moment.


    "Don''t worry, most of the spirit beasts here are Rank One or Rank Two. Even if they attack us, there won''t be much danger." Seeing the expressions of the two, Cang Yun said with a smile.


    The opening of the Immortal Yang Secret Realm was just around the corner, and it was also extremely dangerous. If the two of them were to be like a greenhouse flower at that time, then it would inevitably attract a lot of trouble. Otherwise, with the explosive pearl that he had obtained from Zhou Jun, he could easily kill a Rank 5 Spirit Beast.


    Hearing Cang Yun''s words of consolation, the nervousness of Cang Yue and Zi Yun dissipated by quite a bit. It was just as Cang Yun had said, the strength of the spirit beasts outside was not high, so with their strength, they would definitely be able to deal with them.


    The rising light of the bonfire shone on the young faces of the three people. Cang Yue stared at Cang Yun, and suddenly spoke, breaking the silence, "Are you not nervous at all? How did you do it?"


    Cang Yun looked at the bonfire in front of him and smiled. "After I have experienced it, it will naturally be much better. There is also a similar trial area in the Blood World. Therefore ¡­"


    "Blood realm?" Cang Yue nodded her head, and immediately pursed her red lips, asking with some anticipation: "Can you tell me what happened inside back then?"


    Regarding this question, Cang Yue had wanted to ask since two years ago. However, at that time, the shock that Cang Yun received was too great, so she didn''t dare to voice it out loud.


    At the side, Cang Ling also raised her head, as curiosity could be seen in her eyes.


    "There''s nothing much to say, it''s just completing some boring trials. In the end, I was careless and someone set me up." Cang Yun replied plainly.


    Although this reply was simple, when she saw that Cang Yun did not have any intentions of evading, Cang Yue also secretly heaved a sigh of relief. Immediately after, she probed: "Do you know the identities of those people?"


    "I don''t know." Cang Yun shook his head. Soon after, a dark and cold glint appeared in his eyes as he said, "However, I do have some clues. I believe that one day, I will definitely find them and at that time, I will make them pay the price!"


    Feeling the ice-cold aura that was suddenly emitted by Cang Yun''s body, Cang Yue''s delicate body trembled slightly. Although this aura was not directed at her, the bone-piercing coldness within it caused her to feel a sort of coldness.


    Cang Yue only regained her calm after a long while, and asked faintly: "Then do you regret it?"


    Cang Yun was slightly startled when he heard this before he immediately smiled bitterly. If one were to say that he did not obtain the inheritance, the entire Blood World would naturally regret it. However, it was difficult to explain exactly what had happened.


    "I don''t regret it. After all, I wasn''t truly crippled. Although I lost two years of cultivation time, I still received a lot of improvement from it. Overall, it was quite a loss." Cang Yun smiled and replied calmly.


    Two years had passed, and the latter seemed to have changed a lot. She no longer had the arrogance she once displayed, and instead, had a reserved and calm mentality. However, the self-confidence that was buried deep within her bones still existed, and this kind of change had made the youth even more outstanding.


    "Alright, you guys should rest first. I still have some work to do tomorrow. I''ll keep watch." Seeing that the two of them had turned silent, Cang Yun opened his mouth slightly and said.


    Hearing that, Cang Yue and Luo Huan nodded, and after setting up the camp simply, they went to rest.


    Cang Yun sat cross-legged beside the bonfire and did not rest. Instead, he used his consciousness to release the five soul imprints. Soon after, he began to ponder about it.


    Cang Yun didn''t know much about Soul Cultivators and didn''t know anything about how to use them. Since he had nothing else to do, he might as well use this time to explore.


    Weng! *


    With a thought, the Soul Seal began to swiftly move according to Cang Yun''s thoughts. That feeling was as if one was using one''s hands. However, when Cang Yun controlled the two Soul Seals at the same time, he paused slightly and felt a little sluggish.


    "Looks like the usage of this Soul Seal is a test of one''s control."


    As expected, in an instant, a heavy, sluggish feeling filled his mind. Cang Yun had also discovered that with his current proficiency, he was unable to simultaneously control three soul marks.


    In the next moment, Cang Yun stored the three soul imprints into his spiritual sea, and only left the two of them to control.


    Although Cang Yun didn''t understand much about Soul Cultivators, he knew one thing. The path of cultivation was similar to the path of origin force, and if one wanted to completely control the power within, skillful training was an extremely important process. Although talent would provide you with some convenience during this process, it was impossible for you to directly reach the end point.


    Time slowly flew by, and in the blink of an eye, four hours had passed.


    At this moment, the two soul imprints were circling around Cang Yun like two fish swimming through the air. They were filled with an agile aura, the difference compared to before was like the difference between heaven and earth.


    When Cang Yun saw the scene before him, a smile surfaced on the corner of his mouth. To be able to achieve such an effect within two hours, he was extremely satisfied.


    However, this sort of process consumed a lot of energy. In a short two hours, he felt a bit dizzy. Clearly, it was caused by overconsumption of his Spirit power.


    Looking at the color of the sky, he began to take a nap.

 C61

    The night passed peacefully. The next day, when morning arrived, the three people of Cang Yun''s group began their journey into the depths of the forest.


    The deeper they went, the higher the grade of the Spiritual Beasts. Moreover, Cang Yun''s plan was to hunt for Rank 5 Spiritual Beasts. Therefore, he was still quite a distance away from that area.


    Fortunately, the three of them had quite a decent cultivation base and their speed was quite fast. After two hours, they had gradually entered the outer regions of the Northern Green Wasteland. The numerous fierce beast roars from around them also entered their ears from a distance.


    They understood that this place was different from yesterday''s resting place. Currently, the surroundings were filled with Spiritual Beasts that were at least Rank 4 and above. Their existence was already quite a threat to their group.


    Roar!


    Suddenly, the roar of a beast resounded through the air. When they felt the trembling sensation on the ground, the three of them suddenly stopped.


    "There are spirit beasts ahead." Cang Ling''s expression changed slightly as she stared into the depths of the forest. An unconcealable nervousness could be seen in her eyes.


    "Judging from the power just now, it should be of quite a high rank." Cang Yue''s expression was also grave, the tension in her heart was not any lower than that of the Blue Spirit.


    Seeing their reactions, Cang Yun shook his head and smiled, "No need to be nervous, let''s go and take a look first."


    Hearing that, Cang Yue and Cang Yun both looked at Cang Yun and nodded. The latter had a gentle smile on his face that gave off a calm temperament, as if he possessed some sort of magic, causing others to unconsciously feel at ease.


    And at this moment, Cang Yue finally understood how important training was to a martial practitioner. That kind of self-confidence and calmness, was something that ''well-behaved kids'' like her, who had been cultivating in the Spiritual Academy, would never learn.


    "No wonder he doesn''t regret entering the Blood World''s trial ground. Although he wasted two years of his cultivation time, what he obtained was an even more valuable asset!" Cang Yun softly muttered in his heart as he watched the tall and straight back of the young man in front of him.


    In the next moment, the three of them carefully followed the direction of the beast roar and felt their way over.


    Not long after, Cang Yun agilely dodged to the back of a large tree. With such a familiar agility, it was obvious that he had a deep understanding of the forest, causing the two of them to gasp in surprise. After which, they swiftly followed behind Cang Yun, concealing their tracks.


    "We''re here."


    Cang Yun lowered his voice and said to the two people behind him.


    In the next moment, the three of them revealed their heads. Their gazes followed the area outside of the forest and immediately became focused.


    In the middle of the forest, there was a tiger type Spiritual Beast, several tens of feet tall, moving stealthily. From the looks of it, it was in the midst of foraging for food, this Spiritual Beast''s entire body was covered with fiery hair, and on its head, a pair of tiger eyes was filled with brutality and viciousness.


    "Rank 5 Spirit Beast, Scarlet Flame Tiger!"


    From the appearance and aura of this Spiritual Beast, Cang Yun was instantly able to determine its identity. A faint smile immediately appeared on the corner of his mouth. Rank 5 Spiritual Beast was the target of his hunt this time around.


    However, Cang Yun was in no hurry to make a move. He looked at the two people behind him, who were clearly nervous, and spoke in a low voice, "Tiger type Spiritual Beasts are much more powerful in combat. You decide if you want to fight or not, if you want to give up, we can choose another Spiritual Beast to kill."


    Hearing this, Cang Yue and Cang Ling looked at each other, and after a moment of silence, they gritted their teeth and nodded in unison.


    "Then that''s it. With a stronger combat ability, the effect of the experiential learning will be even better." Cang Yue''s expression was resolute as she replied. Behind her, the Blue Spirit gave an affirmative reply.


    "Alright, prepare yourself. Listen to my orders and attack." Cang Yun smiled faintly, he was satisfied with the two''s choice. For a martial artist, their lack of battle experience could be made up for by battle, but if they had a timid heart, then their achievements would not be too high. Fortunately, the two of them did not belong to the latter.


    "Yes." Cang Yue clenched her silver teeth, and a short sword quietly appeared in her palm as she clenched her jade hand.


    Without the slightest bit of hesitation, Cang Ling took out a large blade and gripped it tightly in front of her chest.


    "Attack!"


    The next moment, Cang Yun let out a soft shout and his figure had already taken the lead to rush out.


    Roar!


    The Scarlet Flame Tiger instantly sensed Cang Yun''s appearance and a pair of blood-red eyes instantly shot over. With a roar, one could see traces of fiery light flickering on its body.


    BOOM!


    In the next instant, the Scarlet Flame Tiger charged forward with earth-shaking footsteps. It transformed into a fiery light beam and charged towards the azure cloud with lightning speed.


    A ferocious aura spread out, causing the two, who had just charged out, to instantly be shaken to the point of frozen in place. This was the first time they had faced such a savage Spiritual Beast, and the two could not help but be confused.


    "I''ll directly restrain them, you guys find a chance to take action!"


    Seeing this, Cang Yun let out a bitter laugh as he let out a soft cry. After waking the two of them up, he stomped on the ground and instantly rushed out.


    However, just as the two parties were about to collide, Cang Yun''s body suddenly took a step forward. With a clench of his fist, a dark black Origin Energy rose up between his fingers and then fell down viciously towards the huge tiger head.


    Boom! *


    A violent force exploded on the Scarlet Flame Tiger''s head, directly pushing its huge body back. Finally, it collided violently against a huge tree behind it before stopping its body.


    "Roar!"


    The Scarlet Flame Tiger gave a low roar and its blood-red eyes stared at the azure cloud. A bloodthirsty light flashed from within. Although that strike did not cause it any harm, the pain it felt instantly aroused the innate viciousness in its bones.


    In the next moment, the Scarlet Flame Tiger''s four limbs slightly bent, and its fiery red fur erupted into a dazzling flame. An extremely violent power instantly spread around its entire body.


    "Are you serious?"


    Cang Yun pursed his lips and a serious look flashed in his eyes. Although he had many tricks up his sleeves, the Scarlet Flame Tiger''s cultivation was at least two levels higher than him. Dealing with it would not be an easy task.


    However, in the next moment, he took a glance at Cang Yue and Cang Yue, who had returned to their calm state not far away and were anxiously waiting. The pressure in Cang Yun''s heart immediately lessened a little.


    Cang Yue and Cang Ling were both at the fourth stage of cultivation, so as long as the two of them could overcome the fear in their hearts, the explosive fighting strength would be of no small threat to the Scarlet Flame Tiger.


    Roar!


    At this point, the Scarlet Flame Tiger, who was slightly more intelligent, understood the situation. Therefore, after it finished gathering its energy, it roared and leapt high into the air, before its sharp tiger claws, which carried a fishy smell, ruthlessly tore towards Cang Yun''s head.

 C62

    Swish!


    On the wide forest, the Scarlet Flame Tiger''s four limbs slightly bent. It suddenly exerted its strength, and like a flaming tornado, it swept out. Its shiny, sharp claws were like blades, cutting towards the azure cloud.


    Even though its intelligence was low, it had rich combat experience. Therefore, even if it was surrounded, it knew that it would choose to break through. Moreover, from its senses, the Azure Cloud was the ideal target.


    Seeing this scene, Cang Yun''s eyes narrowed. Then, his body suddenly flashed and dodged the Scarlet Flame Tiger''s attack.


    "Boom!" Its enormous body carried an enormous shadow as it violently smashed on the ground. Immediately, following an intense explosion, numerous large crack lines spread out from the hard ground like spider webs. It only gradually came to a stop after it had extended for a full ten meters.


    Cang Yun felt his scalp go numb. The Scarlet Flame Tiger''s power was outrageously strong. If he were to face it head on, with just his own strength, he wouldn''t be able to get rid of it.


    Fortunately, they still had Cang Yue and Cang Ling''s assistance.


    Swish swish!


    After the Scarlet Flame Tiger''s attack landed, two rays of sharp light instantly enveloped the tiger. One blade and one sword, along with surging Origin Energy, ruthlessly slashed at the Scarlet Flame Tiger''s back.


    Although the attack was a little chaotic, the strength contained within was not weak either. Immediately, two wounds of varying depth were cut open on the Scarlet Fire Tiger''s hard fur, as strands of dark red bloodstains seeped out from its hair. Finally, they were vaporized by the scorching high temperature on its surface, and turned into nothingness.


    "What a pity." Seeing Cang Yue and Mu Yurou retreat, a trace of regret flashed past Cang Yun''s heart. If the two of them could have calmed down and attacked the Scarlet Flame Tiger''s weak point during that perfect opportunity just now, then it would have been impossible for them to gain so little.


    However, this was not the time to talk about these issues. The Scarlet Flame Tiger, traumatized, suddenly let out a roar and its aura became even more tyrannical. However, its blood-red eyes were vigilant. It was obvious that the lesson just now had made it even more cautious.


    "Let''s attack together!"


    Cang Yun growled at the two of them, and then, his body rushed out once again.


    In the blink of an eye, Cang Yun had already arrived beside the Scarlet Flame Tiger. His five fingers formed a palm as he pressed it against the enormous body in front of him.


    At the same time, Cang Yue and Cang Ling also surrounded him, the swords in their hands forming a horn as they slashed down.


    "Roar!"


    The Scarlet Flame Tiger simply had no way of dodging the attacks. It let out a low roar, as if it was angry, but in its bloody eyes, a subtle cunning light flashed past. Then, it suddenly turned its body and leaped forward, ignoring Cang Yun''s attack, its claws headed straight towards Cang Yue and Luo Li.


    "Ah!"


    This sudden change caused Cang Yue to let out a panicked cry. She felt the shadow above her head envelop her, and a fishy stench assaulted her nose, causing her pretty face to turn pale. She was stunned for a moment, and actually forgot to flee.


    On the other side, Cang Ling was also panicking. However, as a man, his courage was slightly higher. Immediately, she turned around and dodged it.


    "Damn it!"


    As he watched this scene, Cang Yun''s heart sank. This Scarlet Flame Tiger was quite crafty. It knew that Cang Yun''s attack could not cause it too much harm and wanted to use this opportunity to eliminate the other threats.


    With regards to this matter, Cang Yun naturally could not allow it to do as it wished. A cold glint flashed in his eyes as he thought to himself, ''Since this fellow thinks that I am not a threat, I should give it something powerful!''


    Swish!


    In the next moment, Cang Yun''s figure quickly dashed out. With a clench of his right hand, a sharp short sword slipped out of his palm and a dark black Origin Energy swiftly wrapped around the Scarlet Flame Tiger''s neck.


    "Roar!"


    The Scarlet Flame Tiger immediately felt the threat and the hair on its back stood up. In Cang Yun''s palm strike before, it could rely on its superior body to not care, but the sharp blade was different. Furthermore, it knew very well that the neck was its weakness.


    Therefore, in the next moment, the Scarlet Flame Tiger''s body suddenly turned, and its sharp claws directly struck towards the short sword in Cang Yun''s hand. Obviously, it had chosen to protect its life.


    "Heh, it''s too late to stay alive."


    A strange smile surfaced on the corner of Cang Yun''s mouth when he saw this. He took a step to the left and drew a tricky arc with his right hand. The Origin Energy on his short sword soared and a cold glint flashed past the eyes of the Scarlet Flame Tiger.


    Roar!


    The intense pain caused the Scarlet Flame Tiger to instantly go crazy. Relying on its last memory, it once again charged towards the azure cloud. All of the tiger hair on its body stood on end as the flames on it swirled like raging flames.


    However, facing the Scarlet Flame Tiger that had lost both of its eyes, Cang Yun appeared rather calm. He stepped forward and retreated like a puff of green smoke.


    "Let''s do it now." Looking at the two of them who had already regained their senses, Cang Yun smiled slightly and said.


    Shua shua shua!


    In the next moment, three cold glows once again enveloped the Scarlet Flame Tiger. In the face of such an attack, although the Scarlet Flame Tiger had a reaction, it was unable to retaliate since it had already lost both of its eyes.


    Puff puff!


    In the blink of an eye, two bloody lights shot out from that enormous body. As fresh blood splattered, the Scarlet Flame Tiger''s movements became even slower. Clearly, it had suffered quite a few injuries.


    Cang Yun did not plan to delay any longer when he saw this. As the Scarlet Flame Tiger staggered, he suddenly approached it. A cold light flashed in his hand and the short sword pierced into the Scarlet Flame Tiger''s neck.


    Dark red blood flowed out from the dagger and dyed the ground red like a small stream. The Scarlet Flame Tiger also roared and crashed onto the ground. Finally, its body stopped moving.


    Whoosh.


    After Cang Yun saw that he had taken care of the Scarlet Flame Tiger, he softly exhaled and stepped forward. He drew his short sword and slashed across the Scarlet Flame Tiger''s head. A dense ball of light was emitted and one could vaguely see a mini Scarlet Flame Tiger that was faintly emitting a violent Origin Energy fluctuation.


    "Spirit beast soul has finally been obtained."


    The corner of his mouth curled up into a smile. Cang Yun then carefully placed the ball of light into the porcelain bottle that he had prepared a long time ago, and stored it in his storage ring.


    "How do you feel?" Cang Yun smiled and asked.


    "Not bad." Cang Ling panted heavily. However, excitement could be seen in her eyes.


    "Sorry, I dragged you guys back just now, but it won''t happen again." Cang Yue said a little apologetically, but her beautiful eyes were also flickering with light. It was obvious that this battle had caused her to have some sort of change.


    Cang Yun nodded with a smile. The two people in front of him had obviously gained a lot after this experience. This trip was not in vain.

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    "You hunted for the soul of a Spiritual Beast?"


    Inside the forest, the three of them sat on the forest floor and adjusted their condition. Suddenly, Cang Yue looked at Cang Yun and asked.


    "Mm, that thing is useful to me." Cang Yun nodded and replied. There was nothing to hide, but Cang Yun did not plan to reveal the matter of refining the Battle Puppet.


    However, a puzzled expression surfaced on Cang Yue''s pretty face when she heard this. According to her knowledge, a Spirit Beast''s soul was only used by a tattoo master when refining a high grade weapon, and other than using ordinary people to sell and exchange for some gold coins, there was no other use for it. However, with Cang Yun''s identity, she did not lack these gold coins at all.


    After pondering for a while, Cang Yue probed, "Could it be that you know the Inscription Master?"


    "Master Tattoo?" Hearing this, Cang Yun blinked his eyes, and immediately laughed bitterly while shaking his head. He knew that Cang Yue had misunderstood.


    These kinds of people were different from ordinary refiners. The weapons forged by refiners were only ordinary weapons, but the inscriptionists could use formation patterns to insert the spirit beast soul into the weapon, causing the weapon''s power to increase greatly.


    However, this inscriptionist is an extremely rare existence, because the first requirement to become an inscriptionist is to be a soul cultivator. Only a soul cultivator can master the techniques of the formation patterns, so this profession is also an extremely rare existence in the entire Azure Province.


    "I don''t know any formation spell masters. I''m the one who used this spirit beast soul." Cang Yun explained with a faint smile.


    Cang Yue nodded. Seemingly seeing that Cang Yun did not want to explain any further, she did not pursue this line of questioning.


    In the next moment, the three of them stood up and prepared to return to the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy.


    However, just as he moved, Cang Yun suddenly stopped and his forehead unconsciously wrinkled.


    "What''s wrong?" Cang Yue and Cang Ling were a little confused when they saw this.


    Cang Yun did not reply. Instead, he turned his gaze towards the forest beside him. From that location, the faint sound of footsteps could be heard.


    After a couple of breaths, six figures walked out from the forest. After sizing up Cang Yun and the other two, the corner of the mouths of these people revealed a mocking smile as they walked into the forest.


    Although these few people appeared rather lazy, they gave off a sharp feeling. Their eyes were bright and sharp. There was even a faint smell of blood emitting from their bodies.


    "What do you want?" Cang Ling, who was standing beside Cang Yun, asked nervously.


    Although these people were human martial artists, the vicious aura they emitted made them feel as if they were facing a spirit beast, and a heavy sense of oppression rose in their hearts.


    "What is it? Heh, what a bunch of naive little fellows. The problem is that they are all so naive. "


    A young man leading the group mocked Cang Yun and the others, and said with a cold smile, "From the looks of your clothes, you guys should have quite a few valuable things on you, right? Take it out! "


    "You want to rob!" Cang Yue frowned, and said angrily.


    "Yo, there''s even a little beauty." The leader''s eyebrows twitched as undisguised greed appeared in his eyes. He said frivolously: "You are right. I was planning on robbing you of a fortune, but now ¡­" He''s planning to rob us of our beauty while we''re at it. "


    As the leader of the group spoke, his companions behind him also whistled and laughed. In their eyes, the three docile little sheep in front of them were prey that could be slaughtered easily.

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    On the forest grounds, looking at the undisguised greedy gazes of the few people in front of her, Cang Yue gnashed her teeth and glared at the young man leading the group. However, at the same time that she was angry, she panicked and didn''t dare to make any other movements.


    "We are from the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy. If you want to rob us, you''d better consider the consequences." Cang Ling straightened her back and used the name of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy in an attempt to intimidate the group of people in front of her.


    "Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy?"


    These words seemed to have quite the effect as the eyes of the young man in the lead narrowed. His eyes flickered as he muttered to himself irresolutely.


    The Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy is quite famous in the Azure Province. In the Azure Northern Wastelands, they were like thunderbolts that passed through the ears. With the status of these adventurers, if they were to really kill them, the consequences would be unbearable for them.


    "Big brother, your idea is a bit tough. What should we do?" A grey robed man beside the leader said in a low voice.


    "Hehe, since she''s a student of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy, we naturally don''t dare to accept this little beauty." The attitude of the youth leading the group changed slightly. He curled his lips and said, "However, if it''s just looting some money, the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy wouldn''t care too much. This sort of thing has happened quite a few times."


    "You ¡­" Cang Ling snorted in anger, but secretly heaved a sigh of relief in her heart. These people only needed money, and that was within his range of acceptance.


    "Stop being so silly. Thirty thousand gold coins, not a single cent less." The leading young man seemed to have seen through Cang Ling''s thoughts as he smiled sinisterly and said.


    "Thirty thousand?"


    Hearing this, Cang Ling and Cang Yue''s expressions changed. Although their status in the Vastheaven Realm was not low and they could receive a lot of resources, they still spent a lot on cultivation. How could they possibly receive thirty thousand gold coins?


    Thus, under the cold gaze of the young man leading the group, the two of them could only look at Cang Yun, who was standing behind them. The latter was the young master of the Vastheaven World, so this amount of money shouldn''t be a problem, right?


    "Oh, so it''s that fatty Yang." The leader of the group also noticed the actions of the two. He looked at Cang Yun with a smile, as if he was sizing them up.


    "You want 30,000 gold coins?"


    Under the attention of the crowd, Cang Yun walked forward and said with a gentle smile as he stared indifferently at the young man leading the group.


    "That''s right, the three of you will each receive 10,000 gold, which is exactly 30,000 gold."


    The leader looked at the gentle smile on the corner of Cang Yun''s mouth and his heart inexplicably skipped a beat. He seemed to have a sense of danger, his many years of experience in danger had caused him to be secretly vigilant, but when he sensed that the latter''s cultivation was only at the third layer, he laughed at himself, and the vigilance in his heart also instantly disappeared.


    "Alright then."


    Cang Yun scratched his head, took out thirty thousand gold from his storage ring and placed it in a cloth bag, then walked towards the youth.


    "That''s more like it." The youth nodded his head in satisfaction. However, his gaze continued to stare at Cang Yun''s storage ring, as a strong greed appeared in his eyes.


    While he was speaking, Cang Yun had already arrived in front of him and handed over the bag in his hand.


    The young man reached for the cloth bag with one hand while his other hand reached for the storage ring on Cang Yun''s finger. However, just as his hand was about to touch the cloth bag, the smiling expression in the young man''s eyes instantly turned cold.


    He raised his palm and the surging Origin Energy fiercely spread out. Like a black light, it directly imprinted itself on the young man''s chest. Accompanied by a muffled groan, the young man was instantly sent flying.

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    The scene of Cang Yun making his move happened in a split-second, and almost no one could react. Even the few companions of the youth could only stare blankly at the figure that was sent flying.


    Under the astonished gazes of the crowd, the handsome youth lifted his head and smiled.


    "It seems like none of you have the ability to take the money."


    "Cough, cough ¡­"


    Upon hearing this voice, the young man violently coughed for a while on the ground in the distance. Immediately, he dragged his miserable figure and slowly stood up. His dark eyes stared over unwaveringly, while his pale face had an uncontrollable dense expression.


    "Brat, you are courting death!"


    The youth spat out those gnashing teeth. Then, he rubbed his chest that was in extreme pain and roared, "Attack! No matter what their identity is, they will die today!"


    Swish swish!


    The young man''s companions immediately surrounded Cang Yun and the others after his voice sounded. Numerous fierce auras erupted, causing the atmosphere to suddenly become incomparably tense.


    "Two fourth realm secret scriptures and three third realm secret scriptures." Among them, only the young man leading the group had the highest cultivation base, reaching the fifth layer of the Secret Treasure Trove. However, after the sneak attack just now, this young man had suffered heavy injuries and no longer had any fighting strength left, so there was nothing to fear.


    Thus, Cang Yun said to the two of them in a low voice, "Hold on for a while, leave the rest to me. Let me do it!"


    "Alright, be careful." Cang Yue gripped the short sword in her hand tightly and nodded.


    Kill!


    In the next moment, accompanied by a loud shout, a fight suddenly broke out.


    As their figures intersected, Cang Yue and Cang Ling followed their plan and directly went to find the two fourth stage practitioners. Seeing this, the grey clothed man glanced at Cang Yun, and instructed the three people behind him: "You three, grab that brat, don''t let him escape."


    Three figures flew over after their words sounded. In an instant, they completely surrounded the gray cloud at its original spot.


    "Brat, you dared to injure our boss. Today, you will definitely die!" One of them coldly said as he stared at Cang Yun.


    "You''re quite loyal, but if you want to kill me, I''m afraid the three of you aren''t enough." Cang Yun replied with a smile.


    "You''re courting death!" Seeing Cang Yun''s indifferent expression, the three of them immediately became furious. As the Origin Energy whistled, the three figures instantly moved.


    Shua shua shua!


    A sharp sound of breaking through the air suddenly appeared. Three handprints shot over in a lightning-like manner. The tricky arc was aimed directly at Cang Yun''s vitals.


    Upon seeing this, Cang Yun''s eyebrows twitched slightly. These people had spent all their time in the forest and had learnt quite a few extraordinary skills. An ordinary person would find it difficult to withstand such a vicious attack.


    However, Cang Yun did not panic at all. The moment the palm was about to approach his body, the tip of his foot gently pressed against the ground. His body turned slightly and ingeniously dodged all the attacks.


    "This kid is not simple, attack with all of his strength!" Their expressions changed slightly as one of them spoke out in a serious tone.


    After saying this, the three of them suddenly rushed forward. Origin Energy erupted out as their palms were like blades. They drew numerous sharp arcs as they mercilessly swept towards the vital points on Cang Yun''s body.


    In an instant, countless palm prints rained down like a torrential rain. The surging aura caused gusts of wind to appear. It was clear that these people were already thinking of killing them.


    However, Cang Yun''s expression did not change in the face of such an attack. He gently stepped forward as his black eyes stared intently at the constantly falling palm imprints. He dodged them or received them as if he was taking a leisurely stroll.


    In the surroundings of the battlefield, the young man who had been paying attention to the situation of the battle the entire time, gradually became serious as he relaxed while watching the show. Cang Yun''s movements may seem simple, but every single one of his moves was filled with a sense of experience, and even he, who had been training in this life and death situation for a long time, was somewhat ashamed of himself.


    "This kid, what kind of weirdo is he?" A gloomy light flashed in the eyes of the youth. He had a feeling that this time he might have kicked a metal board.


    As if it had confirmed his thoughts, within the battlefield, after Cang Yue easily dodged the attacks of the three people, her body suddenly moved to the side, and her fingers shot out like lightning.


    Boom! *


    Accompanied by a dull sound, the person''s body paused for a moment and immediately flew backwards like a sandbag. Fresh blood sprayed out from his mouth before he landed ruthlessly on the ground.


    "It''s over." The young man calmly spat out these three words. There was no sadness or happiness on his face, but deep within his eyes, there was a hidden look of deep regret.


    Bang bang!


    The instant his voice sounded, another two muffled sounds erupted. From then on, the three people who were besieging Xiao Yan fell to the ground.


    Within the arena, the corners of Cang Yun''s lips curled up into a smile. His gaze shifted slightly, and landed on the two of them who were battling in the distance. A cold light flashed in his eyes, and his body flew over.


    "Stop!"


    However, the moment Cang Yun''s body neared the battlefield, the youth''s voice suddenly rang out.


    Hearing this, everyone stopped moving.


    "Boss, what''s going on?" The two men who were at the fourth realm withdrew back to the youth''s side, and asked puzzledly. In their opinion, they would definitely be able to take down the two before long, so why did they stop?


    "Hey, look at Lil ''Six and then we''ll talk." The young man shook his head and said helplessly.


    "Little Six and the rest?" The two subordinates were puzzled as they turned their gazes toward the spot where Cang Yun was in the battleground. However, their expressions changed in the next instant.


    "They ¡­" Staring at the three figures who had fallen to the ground, the two of them stared at Cang Yun as they asked in disbelief, "Was it that brat who defeated them?"


    "If it wasn''t him, who else would it be?" The young man smiled dejectedly.


    "How is this possible!" Both of them stared with wide eyes as their hearts surged with monstrous waves. In less than two minutes of fighting, three people had been defeated by one person? Even if the two of them were to act together, it shouldn''t be possible, right?


    "The truth is like this. I was wrong this time. That kid''s strength should be on par with me. If I wasn''t injured, I would still have a chance of winning, but now ¡­" The youth shook his head and did not continue, but the meaning in his words was obvious.


    In the next moment, ignoring his two remaining shocked subordinates, the youth looked at Cang Yun and said, "Little brother, I apologize for what happened earlier and let my brothers go. If you have any request, just tell it to me. I will keep my word as long as I can."


    "Oh, what request?"


    When Cang Yun heard this, his eyebrows immediately raised, and he couldn''t help but to think highly of this young man. This young man was capable of letting go, and cared a lot about his brother.


    "As long as I can do it." The young man nodded and said.

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    The atmosphere in the forest descended into silence. Under the gaze of the young man, a thoughtful glint flashed across Cang Yun''s eyes. A moment later, he finally smiled faintly.


    "How about this, I''ll follow your previous request. Ten thousand gold coins for a person, a total of sixty thousand gold coins. Let''s just forget about this matter."


    "Sixty thousand, why don''t you go and take it?" Hearing this, without waiting for the young man''s reply, two of his subordinates involuntarily jumped out and furiously cried out.


    However, Cang Yun only shrugged his shoulders as he smiled, "I''m currently fighting over them."


    "You ¡­" With a single sentence, the young man''s two subordinates were all speechless.


    "Alright." The youth waved his hands towards his two subordinates, then looked towards Cang Yun and said with a bitter smile, "Little brother, you should change your request. I really can''t afford to take out these sixty thousand gold coins."


    Cang Yun stared at the young man, and saw that the latter did not seem to be lying. After a moment of silence, he nodded his head and said, "Then tell me, what valuable items do you have? It''s enough as long as I''m satisfied."


    "This ¡­" The bitter smile on the youth''s face became even more pronounced. He discovered that this seemingly young boy in front of him had a mature mindset that far surpasses his peers. Apart from his monstrous strength, his ability to rob others was definitely top-notch.


    After thinking for a while, the young man said: "According to my guess, a family that can bring up a genius like you must be a big power. I believe that you have enough money. I have a piece of news that might be of interest to you."


    "Oh?"


    Cang Yun was a little surprised as he looked at the sturdy youth in front of him. The latter had a square face, thick eyebrows and large eyes.


    At the same time, Cang Yun was also quite interested in the piece of news that was being told to him, "Tell me about it."


    "Heh, a few days ago, us brothers found a valley in the forest. There are a lot of good things inside." The young man lowered his voice.


    Cang Yun''s expression did not change as he silently smiled.


    When the youth saw this, his heart trembled. He could not help but hold Cang Yun in even higher regard. The maturity and steadiness of the youth in front of him was truly amazing.


    "In that valley, we found a mature ''Blood Origin Tree'', and there are also several ''Blood Origin Fruits''." The youth was silent for a moment before he whispered.


    "Blood Origin Fruit?"


    Cang Yun''s eyes finally flashed as he looked at the youth, "What rank of Blood Origin Fruit is this?"


    Blood Origin Fruit, a rare heavenly treasure. This fruit contained a mysterious power that could forcefully increase the quality of a person''s blood. It was extremely beneficial for those who lacked talent in cultivation.


    On this continent, the Blood Origin Fruit was further divided into three grades: upper, middle, and lower. The medicinal effects would be different for different grades of the blood source. For example, a lower grade Blood Origin Fruit could directly raise a person from a Spirit Blood Origin to the Transcendent Blood Origin realm.


    "Of course it''s a low-grade Blood Origin Fruit. Otherwise, with our cultivations, how could we possibly find it?" The young man explained.


    "That''s true." He was indeed interested in this low rank Blood Origin Fruit. Although it was useless with the quality of his blood, if he were to bring it back to the Vastheaven World for others to consume, the benefits would be great.


    However, he was not lured into a daze.


    "This treasure isn''t easy to obtain right? Otherwise, why didn''t you make a move?" Cang Yun stared at the young man as he asked.


    "Naturally. To be honest, we have an adult Violet Python protecting the Blood Origin Tree. We naturally don''t dare to send ourselves to our deaths." The young man smiled bitterly and spoke without concealing anything.


    "Matured Purple gold python?" Cang Yun nodded as he contemplated.


    Cang Yun also had some understanding of this kind of spirit beast. It was said that this beast possessed the bloodline of an ancient beast. Once it reached adulthood, it would reach the Nihility God Stage, which was quite terrifying.


    "We do not have the slightest hope of obtaining victory against that kind of strange beast. However, little brother''s background is extraordinary. As long as we can obtain the help of some important people, it should not be difficult. Take a look ¡­" The young man stared at Cang Yun as he spoke sincerely.


    Cang Yun also understood what he meant when he saw this. He immediately nodded his head, "Bring us over there and take a look first. If what you say is true, then the grudge between us will be written off."


    "No problem." As for the matter of giving the treasure to him, he did not have the slightest complaint. After all, he would definitely not be able to get the treasure, but to use it to settle the grudge in front of him was extremely appropriate.


    "Then let''s go now?"


    "Let''s go." Cang Yun nodded.


    "Ah Lei, you two stay here and take care of Little Six and the rest. I''ll accompany you on your trip."


    Thus, after giving some instructions to his two companions, the youth led the way and the group swiftly entered the dense forest before quickly disappearing.


    They finally stopped at a slope and the ground was covered with broken rocks. Opposite them, there was a valley, and in the deepest part of the valley, a Blood Spirit Tree that was emitting a dense luster was currently standing there. There were faint light spots flashing on it, and without a doubt, those light spots were Blood Origin Fruits.


    "Little brother, are you alright now?" The young man stood at the side and said.


    Hearing that, Cang Yun nodded his head, "No problem, you can leave now. Let''s get rid of our grudge."


    The young man smiled slightly. Immediately, his body swiftly disappeared into the forest.


    "Brother Yun, it''s really a Blood Origin Fruit." After the young man''s figure disappeared, Cang Ling could not help but rub her hands together as she excitedly asked.


    "Your and Sister Cang Yue''s luck is not bad. With this Blood Origin Fruit, your talents will be able to rise another level." Cang Yun also smiled slightly.


    Cang Yue and Cang Ling were both young disciples in the Vastheaven Realm. Apart from him, the two of them were the most outstanding among the young disciples, and the quality of their blood sources had already reached the peak of the Psychic Realm. Now that they had the help of the Blood Origin Fruit, breaking through to the extraordinary level should not be difficult.


    "This is all thanks to you. Otherwise, how could I have met with such a lucky chance?" Cang Yue revealed a smile, and there was happiness in her smile.


    Cang Yun smiled, he didn''t have any thoughts in this regard. After which, he turned his gaze onto the valley ahead.


    At that place, the valley entrance was relatively narrow, and there were thick branches extending from both sides of the entrance. It covered up most of the situation in the valley, and normally, it was difficult to discover the secret of the Blood Origin Tree.


    "This place is pretty well hidden. Let''s hurry back and call for reinforcements. Otherwise, it wouldn''t be good if someone else got here first." Cang Yun nodded in satisfaction.


    Regarding this, Cang Yue and Luo Huan naturally did not have any objections.


    "Hmm?"


    However, just as the three of them turned around, Cang Yun was able to detect that something was amiss. This caused him to frown and he instantly stopped moving.

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    "Let''s wait first."


    Within the forest, Cang Yun stopped in his tracks, and at the same time, called for Cang Yue and Xia Xinyan to stop as well.


    "What''s wrong?" Cang Yue''s slender eyelashes blinked twice as she asked puzzledly.


    "It seems like someone was spying on us earlier." Cang Yun said after his eyes swept across the forest for a while.


    Hearing this, Cang Yue''s beautiful face slightly changed. She exchanged a glance with Cang Ling, and the two of them became serious as they became alert.


    Weng! *


    When they raised their heads, five transparent light seals instantly appeared in the depths of Cang Yun''s eyes. On the light seals, strands of obscure aura''s patterns were stirring up the wind and clouds, while the surging Yuan Power between Heaven and Earth was gathering together, finally condensing into a beam of light that fell down.


    "This is ¡­" "Soul Seal!"


    The expressions of Cang Yun and the rest changed. This turbulent and strange attack was simply shocking. Numerous light beams descended like a torrential downpour. The ten feet radius around the three of them was completely covered.


    Blue Sky Hand!


    At this critical moment, Cang Yun hurriedly unleashed his Origin Energy Palm, which flew up and covered everyone''s bodies.


    Bang! Bang! Bang!


    However, the light beams that filled the sky continued to fall. The Origin Energy palm above his head was only able to withstand it for a moment before it began to violently tremble, appearing to be on the verge of collapse.


    Seeing this, Cang Yue and Cang Ling''s reactions weren''t slow either. They immediately formed two palm prints, and once again protected everyone within.


    "Is this the power of a Soul Cultivator? How terrifying." Intense sounds of collisions rang beside her ears, and Cang Yue''s beautiful face was slightly pale. Up till now, they had not even seen the face of the person who had intervened, which was truly inconceivable to her.


    Cang Yun was silent. His black eyes stared at the five soul imprints on his head and a thoughtful expression flashed across his eyes. Although he had formed a soul imprint, he did not know how to use it and this was the first time he had seen such a method.


    However, he understood one thing. Everything in this world had its flaws. As long as he found it, he would be able to solve it.


    Currently, their only target was the five soul seals!


    "All of you, use your full strength to block the attack. I will try to destroy that soul imprint." Thus, in the next moment, Cang Yun told the two of them his thoughts, and then, clasped his hands together and began to move.


    Azure Sky Seal!


    A moment later, the hand seal stopped and a surging wave of Origin Energy rippled out from the palm. Then, it turned into a large Origin Energy seal and flew out.


    Bang bang!


    At the same time, the two of them also acted at the same time. Their blade and sword drew rainbow light, as they went straight into the sky and tore apart the beams of light that had been shot down, clearing away the obstacle for Cang Yun''s Origin Energy Seal.


    BOOM!


    In that instant, Cang Yun''s large Origin Energy Seal finally slammed into a soul seal. Immediately, a series of intense explosions sounded out. Under this kind of attack, the soul seal immediately trembled for a moment before it abruptly collapsed and disappeared.


    Bang bang!


    This situation seemed to have caused a chain reaction. As one of the soul imprints was destroyed, the other four soul imprints were unable to continue and eventually collapsed one after another.


    The sky had once again regained its calmness. Strands of sunlight shot down through the gaps between the trees and onto the faces of Cang Yun and the other two. That warm feeling caused them to quietly heave a sigh of relief.


    However, in the next moment, Cang Yun''s eyes narrowed as he cast his gaze towards an ancient tree branch in front of him. At that location, a black-robed figure appeared.


    "Who are you? Why did you attack us without reason?" Cang Yun stared at the black-robed figure as he asked in a low voice.


    "Antarctic Realm, Dongfang Chen." The black cloaked figure leaped down from the tree branch, revealing a handsome and youthful face. He sized up the three people and spoke with a faint smile, "As for why I attacked you, it was naturally because you had my eyes on something."


    Antarctic Realm?


    Cang Yun''s eyes revealed a hint of surprise. This name was like a thunderclap that pierced the ears. On the Azure Province''s ranking board, the Antarctic Realm was ranked seventh, and it was even ranked higher than Huo Wushuang''s Fire Realm.


    As for the reason why the Antarctic Realm was so famous, Cang Yun had also heard of it. It was said that the ancient realm had always inherited ancient cultivation methods of the soul, and most of the warriors in the ancient realm also used this cultivation method.


    This person was quite young, around fifteen years old. His handsome face still had a hint of immaturity that could not be hidden, but because of this, his talent was extremely extraordinary. After all, the three of them were beaten up by his attacks.


    "Is the thing that you want the Blood Origin Fruit to be?" Cang Yun glanced at the depths of the valley and asked calmly.


    "Other than this, there''s nothing else." Dongfang Chen nodded. As he spoke, a pair of mesmerizing, deep eyes sized up Cang Yun with a hint of curiosity.


    "Then, should we be considered enemies?" Cang Yun frowned and said.


    Dong Fang Chen''s brow rose when he heard these words, but he shook his head and smiled, "Perhaps we can cooperate."


    "Cooperate?"


    Cang Yun looked at Dongfang Chen in surprise and thought for a while before probing, "You can''t be thinking of using our power to retrieve the Blood Origin Fruit, right? "From what I know, there is a mature Purple Gold Python guarding there ¡­"


    "Don''t worry, there''s definitely an adult purple gold inside, but ¡­" Dongfang Chen stretched out a slender finger and interrupted Cang Yun''s words, "But from what I can sense, the Purple Gold Python isn''t in a very good condition. It seems to be giving birth to its cub, and its aura has already dropped to the sixth layer."


    "Birth?"


    These two words caused Cang Yun to shiver and his expression to become unsettled. According to his knowledge, once a spirit beast gave birth to a baby, its blood energy would be drained and its cultivation would drop to the bottom within a short period of time. This was the best opportunity to strike.


    Furthermore, a baby spirit animal was also a huge benefit. As long as he tamed it, it would mean that he would get a pet comparable to a Nihility God Stage cultivator in the future.


    "Are you sure that the Purple Gold Python only has the cultivation of the sixth layer?" Although his heart was moved, Cang Yun remained calm and asked.


    Dong Fang Chen nodded inwardly when he saw this. He admired the calm personality of the young man in front of him. It would be a good choice to work with such a person.


    "I''ve been observing it for several days now, I can''t be wrong." Therefore, Dongfang Chen nodded affirmatively. With his outstanding mental perception, he was confident that he wouldn''t make a mistake in something like this.


    "How is it?"


    Cang Yun pursed his lips and kept silent for a moment. Finally, he nodded abruptly under the joyous gaze of Dong Fang Chen.


    "Alright, I agree!"

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    "Haha, Brother Cang Yun sure is straightforward."


    When he saw that Cang Yun had finally nodded his head, Dongfang Chen laughed heartily. Joy was written all over his face.


    "You know me?" However, when he heard Dongfang Chen''s words, Cang Yun was momentarily stunned. He was a bit confused; he clearly remembered that he didn''t announce his name, right?


    "Heh, I''ve heard of the Vastheaven World Origin Skill that you used before. In addition to that, you have the cultivation of the third layer of the Secret Treasure, so you''re able to break my Soul Seal. I''m guessing that only Cang Yun, the number one genius of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy, can accomplish something like this, right?" Dongfang Chen smiled faintly and explained.


    "So that''s how it is." Cang Yun suddenly understood. In his heart, he felt admiration for the youth in front of him. Having such meticulous thoughts at this age was not something that ordinary people could do.


    "Let''s discuss the distribution before we make a move, shall we?" Dongfang Chen smiled faintly.


    "No problem." Cang Yun nodded.


    "Then let me first tell you my thoughts. According to my observations, there are eight Blood Origin Fruits on the Blood Origin Tree, four for each of us. As for the Blood Origin Tree, I hope that Brother Cang can bear with it and give it to me. Instead of the arrogance of a great clan, his tone was that of a good friend. It had greatly enhanced the good impression of Cang Yun and the others.


    However, Cang Yun did not immediately respond. Instead, he asked in doubt, "According to what I know, the Dongfang family uses cultivation of the soul as their main cultivation method, and this Blood Origin Fruit is an auxiliary cultivation source martial artist. Why would Brother Dongfang set your eyes on this Blood Origin Tree?"


    "Since Brother Cang knows that the Dongfang family is famous for their method of soul cultivation in Qingzhou, do you know why this is the case?" Dongfang Chen said with a smile.


    "Isn''t it because of the talents of the nobles? Could there be more hidden secrets?" Cang Yun blinked his eyes as he asked in confusion.


    "Yes, but not either." Under Cang Yun''s puzzled gaze, Dongfang Chen smiled lightly and explained, "Cultivating the soul indeed requires a high innate talent. However, our Dongfang family is famous for it, and we don''t rely entirely on the innate talents of our clansmen. Otherwise, with that probability of one-in-a-million, how could there be so many soul cultivators in our family?"


    "What''s that?" Cang Yun nodded, seeming to understand a bit of what Dongfang Chen meant.


    "This is not a big secret. Our Dongfang family has a miraculous'' Soul Pool '', which can greatly increase the talent of a person''s soul, but all the clansmen who were born will enter inside to refine their soul, which is why the Dongfang family has so many cultivators."


    The smile on his handsome face also became bitter. He then continued, "However, while this'' Soul Pool ''gives great benefits to the Dongfang Family, it also has a huge drawback. Anyone who has gone through the process of tempering their soul in the Soul Pool will have their blood source energy weakened greatly. As a result, those who fail to awaken their soul cultivation talent will not only be unable to cultivate the method, they will also lose all of their talent in cultivation as well. So, the value of this blood source tree to the Dongfang Family, I presume I don''t need to say anything more."


    "So that''s how it is." Cang Yun nodded in understanding. He immediately understood why Dongfang Chen valued the Blood Origin Tree so much. After all, this was his second chance to train in it, and it was indeed too important for some of his clansmen.


    "I can give you the Blood Origin Tree." Cang Yun pondered for a moment, and said, "However, I feel that the condition you put forward before was not very fair. Exchanging the priority of a purple-gold cub for a Blood Origin Tree, isn''t that a little unreasonable?"


    "That''s just a suggestion from me. Whatever conditions Brother Cang has, of course, you can raise them. As long as it''s within a reasonable range, I think I''ll accept it." As if he had already expected Cang Yun to say something like this, Dongfang Chen smiled.


    Cang Yun thought for a moment, then said, "I''ve heard that the soul skills of the Dongfang family are peerless, would it be possible to obtain one for exchange?"


    Soul skills were similar to Origin Skills used by martial practitioners. The former was a martial skill used by cultivators. For example, the martial skill that Dongfang Chen used to attack Cang Yun and the others had been created by using soul skills to activate the soul imprint.


    "Soul skill, what do you want this for?" Dongfang Chen was startled, but he immediately guessed what had happened. He stared at Cang Yun as a glint flashed through his deep eyes. "Could it be ¡­"


    "Brother Dongfang, I''m not hiding anything from you. A few days ago, I also tried some soul cultivation techniques, and I was lucky enough to succeed." Cang Yun smiled slightly. With a thought, a soul imprint that contained this obscure fluctuation appeared in front of him.


    "As expected!" A strange light flashed within Dongfang Chen''s black eyes when he saw the soul imprint that Cang Yun released. After a while, he calmed down and praised, "Brother Cang is indeed worthy of being the number one genius of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy!"


    However, the two of them knew that the current situation was not suitable for them to ask any further, so they could only take a deep look at the tall and straight figure in front of them, and immediately buried their excitement deep within their hearts.


    "Brother Dongfang, you flatter me. I only formed a soul imprint. It''s not worth mentioning." In the face of the peculiar gazes from the crowd, Cang Yun was rather indifferent as he gently chuckled and said.


    "What about this soul skill?"


    "This ¡­" Dongfang Chen''s eyes flickered for a while, as if he was thinking about something. After a while, he nodded and said, "I can give you a soul skill, but I also have a small request."


    "Go ahead." Cang Yun was slightly excited in his heart. However, his expression was as calm as usual as he replied.


    Therefore, our Dongfang family''s collection has never been made public. If I hand the soul skill over to Brother Cang, I hope you can promise not to pass it on to anyone else. Otherwise, my family will definitely not agree to this matter. Dong Fang Chen said in an extremely serious and sincere manner.


    "No problem, I can promise you that." Cang Yun thought for a moment and agreed without hesitation. There weren''t any other people who cultivated Soul Arts among the people he knew, so this request wasn''t much.


    "Alright, I''ll leave this soul skill to you. Wishing us a happy cooperation?" Dongfang Chen laughed heartily and immediately handed over a jade slip.


    "Brother Dongfang, you trust me so much. Aren''t you afraid that I''ll go back on my word after I get my soul skill?" Cang Yun received the jade slip and after scanning through it to confirm that there was no mistake, he asked with some surprise.


    "You wouldn''t and you wouldn''t." Eastern Chen smiled slightly and didn''t say anything more.


    Cang Yun smiled as well. From Dong Fang Chen''s kind smile, he could read the latter''s meaning. The first sentence was trust, and the second was confidence.


    Such a person was worth getting to know.


    "Happy cooperation."

 C69

    Cang Yun and the others'' bodies slightly bent like cheetahs as they quietly crawled over the forest. The surrounding dense grass quietly covered the bodies of the four people. Only they occasionally revealed a sharp probing gaze that firmly locked onto the hole in front of them.


    This place was extremely close to the cave of the Purple Gold Python and the air was filled with the thick smell of blood. This caused Cang Yun and the rest to be unable to stop themselves from holding their breath.


    "The Purple Golden Python is inside the cave. With Brother Cang''s mental strength, you should have detected its aura, right?" Dong Fang Chen pointed at the hole in front of them as he spoke in a low voice.


    Cang Yun nodded. He did indeed feel a strong presence from the spirit beast inside the cave. This presence, like what Dongfang Chen had said before, was filled with chaos and weakness. It was obvious that it was caused by the proximity of a baby.


    "Heh, from my observations in the past few days, the Purple-Gold Python will at most give birth in a few days. At that time, its cultivation will drop to the lowest point, and that is when we make our move." Dong Fang Chen smiled, a fiery light flashing past his eyes. If he succeeded this time, then the gains would be unimaginable. Even with his identity, he wouldn''t be able to remain calm.


    Cang Yun smiled noncommittally, his heart not as optimistic as Dongfang Chen''s. "The spirit creatures'' greatest advantage is their powerful bodies. Therefore, even if their cultivation base falls too low, they might still be difficult to deal with."


    Dong Fang Chen retracted his smile and nodded in agreement. "That''s why I''m looking for you to cooperate."


    Cang Yun nodded without saying anything. Subsequently, everyone descended into silence as they waited ¡­


    Time slowly passed. In the blink of an eye six hours went by. During the long wait the excitement in their hearts gradually calmed down. They were like a group of hunters quietly waiting for the moment to hunt.


    Sssii! *


    At this moment, a hissing sound was finally emitted from the quiet and cold cave. When they heard the sound, the calm gazes of Cang Yun and the rest suddenly lit up. Soon after, they shot towards the cave entrance with burning gazes.


    Under their attentive gazes, the movements in the cave gradually became more and more intense.


    Dongfang Chen and Cang Yun''s expressions slightly froze. They activated their mental energies to the max and held their breaths as they tried to sense the situation within the cave. As for Cang Yue and Cang Ling, they tightly gripped the weapons in their hands, ready to take action.


    Time slowly passed by while they were waiting. Finally, the sounds from the cave became weaker and weaker. From what Cang Yun could sense, the aura from the spirit beast had fallen to an unprecedented level.


    Hiss!


    With a final hiss, the cave returned to its previous peaceful state.


    "Attack!" A light suddenly flashed through Dongfang Chen''s deep eyes. He let out a low shout and was about to make his move.


    Pow!


    However, just as Dongfang Chen was about to move, a hand grabbed his wrist and pulled him back. He turned around and saw the steady seriousness in Cang Yun''s black eyes. "Wait a moment."


    Eastern Chen hesitated for a moment when he saw this, but he eventually backed away as he''d said.


    Hiss!


    Just at this moment, a huge snake''s tongue slowly emerged from the hole. Following that, a purplish-gold light flashed and a huge ferocious snake head carefully extended itself out. Its dark green eyes flickered with a cautious light.


    Dong Fang Chen''s expression changed slightly, and with a thought, five soul imprints appeared in a flash, forming a barrier that completely enveloped everyone''s presence.


    Everyone held their breath, not daring to make the slightest movement. Their gazes pierced through the gaps between the grass and immediately focused on the Purple gold Python.


    After a while, the vigilance in the Purple Gold Python''s eyes finally disappeared. It retracted its huge mouth and its aura weakened. Its eyes flashed with a deep sense of exhaustion before it finally retreated back into the cave.


    Phew...


    All four of them let out a breath in unison. Eastern Chen''s eyes flashed, and there was still some lingering fear in his heart. From what he had seen, the violet-gold yak had obviously held back its breath after giving birth to its young.


    "Thanks to Brother Cang''s reminder." Dongfang Chen looked at Cang Yun with admiration and asked with a smile, "But how did brother Cang know?"


    Cang Yun smiled slightly, "I was just guessing. This Purple Gold Python''s strength is very high and it has already used extremely high intelligence. Therefore, I guess, under this special circumstance, it should not be completely unprepared."


    "I''m impressed!"


    Dong Fang Chen gave a thumbs up. Cang Yun was still able to maintain his calm and comprehensive thinking under these circumstances. It had to be said that this experienced mindset made him feel ashamed of himself.


    "Alright, let''s do it now!" Cang Yun smiled as he waved his hand. Following which, he hurriedly urged Qin Wentian on.


    When the Purple Gold Shaman was giving birth to his cub, although he did his best to suppress it and did not make any big movements, just in case something happened. Cang Yun felt that it would be best to make a move as soon as possible.


    "Alright, then should I lure it out first?" Dongfang Chen looked at Cang Yun and asked.


    Cang Yun nodded his head. The cave was the lair of the Purple Gold Python, so it was not good for them to fight inside, so he had to lure them out. Among the four of them, Dongfang Chen was a Soul Cultivator who specialized in long-range battles.


    When he received his answer, Eastern Chen dashed out of the cave without a second word.


    "Brother Yun is so amazing, even the young master of the Dongfang family is under your command."


    Seeing this, Cang Ling could not help but admire him. With a look of worship in her eyes, she softly exclaimed.


    "You brat, be careful of your mouth. Don''t say such words." Cang Yun smirked as he knocked on Cang Ling''s head. At this moment of cooperation, he did not want to create any estrangement between the two of them just because of some idle talk.


    "I understand." Cang Ling pouted in pain and answered in embarrassment.


    BOOM!


    At this moment, the ground trembled with a violent boom. Then, a colossal creature slithered out of the cave entrance.


    The expressions of Cang Yun''s group turned cold. Immediately, their gazes turned towards the source of the sound.


    In that instant, a strong fishy wind blew over. And from the source of that fishy wind, an enormous python appeared out of nowhere.


    The body of the snake, which was as thick as a bucket, slightly twisted, causing the entire ground to tremble. The snake''s body stood upright, and on its violent head, a pair of dark green eyes flickered with a soul-piercing light. Under its gaze, Cang Yun and the others could not help but feel a chill on their backs.


    "As expected of a Nihility God Stage spiritual beast. Even though its strength has dropped, its might is still this strong." Cang Yun''s throat rolled as he was slightly shocked in his heart. This was also the first time he met a Spiritual Beast at the Nihility God Stage. The might that it displayed was much more terrifying than what he had imagined.


    Hiss hiss!


    The thin snake''s tongue flicked in and out of the air. The purple-gold python looked down on Cang Yun and the others from above, just like a giant looking at an ant.


    "Get ready. Protect yourself." Cang Yun reminded the two beside him in a low voice, as his eyes filled with a serious light.


    He knew that this would be a fierce battle!

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    BOOM!


    Within the valley, the Purple Gold Mang stood in the middle. Its enormous snake tail suddenly wiggled like an enormous metal rod as it swept towards Cang Yun''s group.


    The eyes of Cang Yun and the rest flickered. They did not expect that this gigantic creature would be so fierce. It was clearly extremely weak, yet it actually dared to take the initiative and attack.


    However, they were also shocked when they saw this. When the enormous tail swept over, the four of them suddenly withdrew. They only stopped when they had distanced themselves from the attack range.


    Bang bang!


    The enormous tail swept over and the wind whistled. A sharp wind swept outwards, causing Cang Yun and the rest''s faces to feel faint pain. Numerous ancient trees were snapped at the waist wherever the snake tail swept past.


    Hiss!


    Cang Yue and Cang Ling sucked in a breath of cold air, their complexions turning slightly pale. Although the Purple Gold Python in front of them had lost its cultivation, it was still much stronger than the Scarlet Flame Tiger from before.


    A grave look appeared in Dongfang Chen''s eyes as well, and he looked towards Cang Yun with an inquiring gaze.


    Seeing this, Cang Yun smiled slightly and said calmly, "There is no need to worry too much. This Purple Gold Python only wants to scare us off with its tyrannical method. It is just acting tough but it is weak inside. With its weak body, it will not be able to maintain this state for long."


    Everyone''s eyes lit up when they heard this. Immediately, they nodded in agreement. It was just as Cang Yun had said. The condition of the Purple Gold Python was not good to begin with. All they needed to do was delay until the latter was completely weak.


    "Everyone, let''s disperse. The main thing is to avoid them, so as long as we find the right opportunity and create some trouble for the Violet Gold Python, then it''ll be good." Cang Yun raised his head. He looked at the enormous creature that was meandering in front of him and said with a faint smile.


    Dong Fang Chen and the rest did as they were told and moved their bodies. In the blink of an eye, they had surrounded the Purple Gold Python.


    "Haha, let me first give this beast a bit of a hard time."


    Dongfang Chen laughed loudly when he saw that the Purple Gold Python didn''t attack. Five soul imprints soon followed. In an instant, wind and clouds surged as countless beams of light shot down from the head of the Purple Gold Python like shooting stars.


    BOOM!


    Beams of light shot through the air and finally landed on the enormous body of the Purple Gold Python. A deep and low sound continuously rang out and the ground sank dozens of feet deep. In the face of such a fierce attack, the scales on the Purple Gold Python''s body, which were originally flickering with purple light, had traces of appearing.


    Hiss!


    The pain from his body made the Purple Gold Python explode in anger. It stared at Dongfang Chen with its dark green eyes, and a cold light flickered within.


    Roar!


    Immediately after, the huge mouth opened, and a powerful Origin Energy surged out like a huge wave. In an instant, a strong wind blew, and the trees and trees in the valley began to tremble, as if under this might, the entire valley began to tremble.


    It was obvious that the Purple Gold Python was truly enraged.


    "Lie down!"


    Dongfang Chen''s expression changed greatly when faced with such a terrifying attack. He couldn''t help but curse. Immediately afterwards, he explosively retreated and the five soul seals also became a screen of light that tightly protected him.


    "Attack!"


    Cang Yun had also lost some color. With a loud cry, he took the initiative to charge towards the purple-gold light.


    Bang! Bang! Bang!


    Cang Yue and Cang Ling did not hesitate at all as they slashed at the Purple Gold Python with their blades and their source energy.


    Roar!


    Several attacks landed on the snake''s body, and the Purple Gold Python let out a roar of pain. It turned its body, halting Dongfang Chen''s attack.


    "Retreat!"


    Cang Yun spoke once again. The moment he said those words, everyone flew far away from the Purple Gold Python.


    Whoosh!


    Panting slightly, Cang Yun shifted his gaze to Dongfang Chen. The latter''s hair was messy, and he looked a bit bedraggled. However, overall, he was not injured. This made Cang Yun secretly heave a sigh of relief.


    Of the crowd, Dongfang Chen was undoubtedly the strongest. If they were injured in advance, then their mission this time would only end in failure.


    Hiss ¡­ Roar!


    At this time, the Purple Gold Python was already enraged, its slender tongue was constantly hissing in the air, its large mouth was wide open, revealing a pair of sharp fangs, a fishy smell filled the air, as if it wanted to devour someone.


    However, at that instant, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. From the aura that the Purple Gold Python gave off, its cultivation clearly dropped quite a bit.


    Therefore, this kind of stalemate was becoming more and more prolonged, becoming more and more disadvantageous to the Purple Gold. Moreover, with its strong intelligence, it could feel that the humans in front of it were not ordinary people. It was extremely likely that they had powerful trump cards.


    Hiss!


    Therefore, while it was enraged, the Purple Gold Python also felt slightly uneasy. Its huge tail swayed slightly, as if it wanted to escape.


    "Attack! We can''t let it escape back into the cave!"


    Seeing this, Cang Yun''s eyes narrowed and he let out a low shout. He raised his palm and an Origin Energy Palm was quickly formed.


    Blue Sky Hand!


    Ye Xiwen shot out his palm, and the source energy that had formed into a palm instantly rushed forward and fiercely attacked the Purple Gold Python''s huge body.


    Dongfang Chen and the others didn''t hesitate as well. As they moved, their Origin Energy turned into many fierce attacks that blotted out the sky and covered the earth, enveloping the Purple Gold Python within.


    BOOM!


    In an instant, the sky and earth changed color. The entire valley was filled with the shocking air waves caused by the frightening collisions, which spread out and created numerous hurricanes.


    On the back of the Violet Gold Python, a violet light shone as its thick scales seemed to be covered by a layer of violet-gold armor, unceasingly blocking the attacks of Cang Yun and the rest.


    Dong, dong, dong!


    Countless attacks landed on the purple-gold armor. Like bursts of winter thunder, deep and heavy sounds of collisions rang out. Under such violent attacks, the light around the Purple Gold Python gradually dimmed, while its aura also became increasingly weaker.


    Roar!


    Finally, after continuing for a moment, the Purple Gold Mantis let out an uneasy roar. The snake''s body suddenly twisted. It immediately ignored the attacks that filled the sky and swiftly retreated, attempting to drill back into the cave.


    Puff puff!


    One after another, attacks landed on the snake''s defenseless body. Its scales shattered, and blood splattered. However, the Purple Gold Python ignored them and continued to fly towards the cave.


    In the blink of an eye, his body approached the cave entrance.


    "Die!"


    Seeing this, Dongfang Chen was extremely anxious. He shouted loudly and sent out all of his mental power into the soul imprint.


    Weng! *


    In that instant, the five soul imprints in the sky shook, and an extremely bright light burst out. Heaven and Earth origin force violently gathered together, forming a giant Origin Energy sword that slashed down towards the Purple Gold Python.


    Hiss!


    Feeling the intense danger, the Violent Golden Python let out a roar as it suddenly stopped moving. Its dark green eyes stared at the gigantic sword tumbling down from the top of its head, as a baleful light gleamed in its eyes.


    "Shua!" In the next moment, the snake tail was suddenly lifted and violently lashed downwards in front of the puzzled gazes of Cang Yun and the rest.


    "What is this guy doing? Destroying his own path of retreat?"


    Cang Yun''s eyes flashed with suspicion. Facing this attack, not only did the Purple gold python not block it, but it had also destroyed the cave. This sort of action was really hard to understand.


    However, at the same time that Cang Yun was bewildered, he secretly became vigilant. There must be a demon behind this, and there must be a reason for the Purple Gold Python''s actions!

 C71

    "What is this fellow trying to do?"


    Within the battleground, Cang Yun and the rest stared unwaveringly at the Purple Gold Python. They were completely befuddled by the latter''s strange actions.


    Rumble rumble rumble!


    Under their watchful eyes, the tail of the Purple gold python smashed into the cave. Rocks rolled down the mountain, and in the blink of an eye, the entire cave collapsed.


    At this moment, the snake tail gently swept apart the rolling rocks on the mountain, revealing the scene within the cave.


    "That''s ¡­"


    Cang Yun and the rest looked towards the collapsed cave. There were three dark purple oval objects the size of watermelons placed on the ground. A faint life force was emitted from them.


    "Violet-Gold Ferocious Egg?"


    Cang Yun and the rest''s eyes lit up, all of them revealing a burning light. This thing must be an existence comparable to the Nihility God Stage when it hatches. No one could be so unmoved by its value.


    Roar!


    However, while Cang Yun and the rest were watching the purple-gold boar intently, the purple-gold boar let out a roar. It immediately opened its bloody mouth and swallowed a purple-gold boar directly into its stomach!


    "What!"


    This sudden change caused everyone''s faces to change greatly. No one thought that the Purple Gold Shaman would do such a thing.


    As the saying goes, tiger poison was not something to eat, but now this Purple Gold Python actually swallowed the snake egg it gave birth to. Its ferocity was beyond imagination.


    "Bastard, die!"


    Dongfang Chen''s complexion became even more ashen when he saw this scene. An egg of a snake meant that in the future, there would be a helper comparable to a Nihility God Stage cultivator, but now, that one had been directly eaten by the Purple Gold Python.


    Rumble rumble rumble!


    As his angry roar rang out, the Origin Energy sword that had been gathered by Dong Fang Chen''s soul imprint shook violently and slashed angrily at the Purple Gold Python with an even more violent attitude.


    Roar!


    At this time, the Purple Gold Python let out a hiss towards the sky. The purplish golden glow on its body shone once again, and a powerful aura gradually spread out from its body.


    "This Purple Gold Python''s strength has been restored by a lot?" Cang Yun''s eyes flickered as he felt the aura being emitted by the Purple Gold Mang. His heart sank a little.


    "Damn it! This guy swallowed the snake egg and his strength is gradually recovering. Let''s attack together!"


    Cang Yun shouted. At this moment, he finally understood why the Purple Gold Python had done that strange action just now. It was to swallow the snake egg to recover its own cultivation!


    "What? Recovering his strength?"


    Hearing Cang Yun''s shout, Cang Yue and the others trembled. They did not hold back any longer and their Origin Energy transformed into numerous formidable attacks that fiercely smashed into the Purple Gold Mang.


    BOOM!


    The attacks rained down from the sky like a violent storm. The entire valley was stirred up by the strong source energy.


    However, everyone''s expression suddenly changed when the attack landed. That was because under the cover of the purple-gold armor, the attacks that filled the sky were all blocked.


    Boom! *


    The violet-gold armor broke apart, revealing the enormous body of the Violet-Gold Python. On it, a violet light circulated. The injuries it had received were rapidly recovering, and its aura was gradually recovering as well.


    "What do we do? Should we leave?" Sensing the gradually recovering cultivation of the Purple Gold Python, Cang Ling said in a flustered manner.


    Cang Yun''s expression was also grave as he quickly pondered. From the situation just now, it was difficult for them to do anything to the Purple Gold Python with their cultivations. Although the latter''s cultivation fell, its defence was really too strong. Now that their cultivations were also recovering, the situation was indeed quite bad.


    Cang Yun wasn''t willing to give up just like that, because if he went back to find helpers, the South Pole Realm where Dongfang Chen was at would intervene. With the great disparity between the two powers, the benefits he would receive would be very little.


    As this thought flashed through Cang Yun''s mind, his eyes flashed. He looked at the Purple Gold Wild Egg and the Blood Origin Tree in the distance and gritted his teeth. "Both of you hold it back. I''ll think of a way to deal with the rest!"


    "But ¡­"


    Cang Ling was about to say something more after hearing these words. However, when she saw the resolute expression on Cang Yun''s face, she swallowed the words that were about to leave her mouth and nodded in agreement.


    Dongfang Chen hesitated slightly and nodded. He didn''t want the family to interfere unless it was absolutely necessary. After all, if he did that, then the young child probably wouldn''t have his share.


    "Attack!"


    Seeing that everyone had agreed, Cang Yun did not hesitate at all. Dark black Origin Energy quickly wrapped around his legs and he suddenly leaped out. His body was like an arrow as it shot towards the Purple Gold Mang.


    Dongfang Chen and the others were stunned. They didn''t understand what Cang Yun was trying to do, but when they thought about the latter''s instructions, they quickly reacted. They immediately channeled their Origin Energy and turned it into a sharp attack that charged towards the Purple Gold Python.


    Hiss!


    The Purple gold python flicked its tongue out. Its dark green eyes indifferently glanced at the rushing azure cloud. There were no fluctuations in its eyes, as if it didn''t care about it at all.


    According to the Purple Gold Python''s senses, Cang Yun only had the cultivation of the third layer of the Secret Treasure. An ant like this was not worth it at all. Only Dongfang Chen had the slightest bit of threat.


    As a result, the Violetgold Python opened its mouth and spewed out Origin Energy, like a golden torrent blocking the attacks of Dongfang Chen and the others. It only lightly swept its tail at the incoming Azure Cloud, and then stopped paying attention.


    Swish swish!


    Cang Yun naturally saw this scene and felt a sense of joy in his heart. He pushed off the ground with his feet and nimbly dodged the tail. Then, his body moved like a nimble monkey and after a few jumps, he quietly approached the purple python.


    Golden Python.


    The next moment, a strange smile slowly appeared on Cang Yun''s face. A fiery-red bead suddenly appeared between his fingers. On his two fingers, a dark black Origin Energy twined and like a sharp dagger, stabbed into the wound on the Purple gold python''s body that had not completely healed ¡­


    In the middle of it all.


    Fresh blood spurted out as Cang Yun drew back. An extremely violent source energy was emitted from the wound of the Purple Gold Mang.


    Hiss!


    The Purple Gold Python finally sensed something and turned its huge head to stare at the wound on the snake''s body. Its soul-shocking eyes revealed a rare look of panic.


    BOOM!


    However, before the Purple Gold Python could do anything, a powerful Origin Energy shockwave exploded out. The Purple gold python''s body was like a bomb that exploded. Its flesh flew everywhere and even the rocks on the ground were shattered by the shockwave.


    Puff!


    In the next moment, a huge chunk of flesh and blood shot out and fiercely crashed into a boulder by the side of the cave. In the next moment, a huge chunk of flesh and blood shot out and ruthlessly crashed into a boulder by the side of the cave.


    Phew...


    Seeing this scene, Cang Yun, who was far away from the battlefield, heaved a sigh of relief. His face also revealed a pleasantly surprised smile.


    It was finally over!

 C72

    BOOM!


    With a loud bang, the massive body of the Purple Gold Python collapsed to the ground, the entire valley finally regained its calm once more.


    After a moment of silence, Dongfang Chen broke the silence with a smile. "So Brother Cang actually has the explosive bead. This time, we''ve really wasted the efforts of Realm Lord Cang."


    Cang Yun smiled slightly. It was obvious that this Dongfang Chen thought that it was because of Cang Yun''s father. However, Cang Yun was too lazy to explain to this. Although he had killed the Purple Gold Python, his heart still ached for the explosive bead that was extremely difficult to refine. In terms of value, it was not inferior to a low grade spirit rank martial skill.


    "Divide the items first." Cang Yun waved his hand and said.


    "Brother Cang is most likely the culprit behind killing the Purple Gold Python. I can''t give you anything in return. This time, I, Dongfang Chenzi, will consider it a favor." Dong Fang Chen smiled awkwardly.


    "I don''t mind. It''s not bad for a friend like Brother Dongfang to be able to exchange an explosive bead for him."


    Cang Yun smiled faintly. He also had quite a good impression of Dongfang Chen''s open and upright personality. He was someone worthy of befriending!


    "Haha, I won''t say anything unnecessary. Brother Cang, I have made friends with you. From now on, if there''s anything you need, just say so." Dongfang Chen laughed heartily, and his words were full of sincerity.


    "Let''s go and get the Blood Origin Fruit first."


    As soon as the words left his mouth, the group headed towards the Blood Origin Tree.


    After a while, everyone came close to the tree and looked at the Blood Origin Tree. Their eyes were filled with amazement. On the surface, there were countless blood-red veined patterns that were like blood vessels, covering the top of the tree. On the top of the tree, among the leaves, there were a few blood-red coloured fruits that were hanging, emitting a faint glow that caused one''s eyes to be dazzled.


    "Is this the Blood Origin Fruit? It''s so beautiful." Cang Yue''s watery eyes lost focus a little as she mumbled to herself. Towards such a beautiful and shiny object, it was obvious that it was extremely lethal to the girl.


    "She is indeed pretty."


    Cang Yun nodded with a faint smile, but compared to the dazzling beautiful appearance, he was more concerned about its value. He extended his palm, grabbed the four Blood Origin Fruits, and gave two of them to Cang Yue and Cang Ling.


    "This is what you deserve."


    Hearing that, the two of them did not decline. With excitement, they took the Blood Origin Fruit from Cang Yun and carefully stored it in their storage rings.


    "All that''s left is Brother Dongfang''s." Cang Yun kept the two Blood Origin Fruits and smiled as he pointed to the Blood Origin Tree in front of him.


    "Thank you very much." Dongfang Chen cupped his hands in thanks. He knew that in terms of merit, he had gained a lot this time. However, the Blood Origin Fruit was too important to the Dongfang family, so he could only accept it.


    With these words, Dongfang Chen uprooted the Blood Origin Tree and stored the Blood Origin Fruit into his storage ring.


    "Next is the Purple Gold Bastard ¡­"


    The Blood Origin Fruit from before was also extremely precious, but to him, it was a useless object. Therefore, this Purple Gold Wild Egg was the reward that he was the most excited about.


    Two purple lights appeared in front of his eyes. Cang Yun curiously looked at the purple gold boar in front of him. It was about the size of a watermelon and was oval in shape. Its smooth and round surface emitted a dense purple glow.


    "It''s a pity that one was swallowed by the Purple Gold Dire." Dong Fang Chen stared at the Purple Gold Bastard as a scorching heat flashed across his eyes. He then sighed with a tinge of regret.


    Cang Yun nodded, but did not say anything else. Beside him, Dongfang Chen also fell silent, and did not intend to be the first to choose. It was obvious that he wanted Cang Yun to choose first.


    Seeing this, Cang Yun did not refuse. After sensing for a while, he discovered that one of the two purple gold eggs in front of him had a much weaker aura. Thus, he bent down and was ready to choose the purple gold egg with a stronger aura.


    "Hmm?"


    However, just as Cang Yun''s palm was about to touch the purple-gold boar egg that had an even stronger aura, the Spirit Accumulation in his Dantian inexplicably stirred. This caused him to raise his eyebrows and stop moving his hands.


    Because, from what he felt, the source that touched him was the purple-gold boar with a weak aura.


    "What''s going on? Could it be that there''s something else?" Cang Yun thought for a while and started to ponder.


    Dongfang Chen was also puzzled when he saw Cang Yun''s actions. He immediately said, "Brother Cang, you can choose. I already took advantage of the Blood Origin Tree earlier, so it should be up to you to choose first."


    The voice roused Cang Yun from his daze. After a slight pause, Cang Yun nodded and smiled, "Alright, I''ll choose this one."


    Cang Yun shifted his palm after his voice sounded. He extended his hand and grabbed the purple-gold Desolate Egg that had a weaker aura. As his hand rubbed the egg, a satisfied expression appeared on his face.


    "This... Brother Cang, I cannot take advantage of this. You should choose the other one or else I will feel bad. " Eastern Chen quickly stopped, his expression quite sincere.


    "No need, I''ll choose this one." Cang Yun smiled and said resolutely.


    Although from the reaction, he could feel that the aura of the Purple Gold Mang was much weaker, Cang Yun still extremely trusted the intuition of the Spirit Accumulation in his body. Thinking about it, this Purple Gold Wild Egg should have something extraordinary about it.


    "But ¡­"


    Dongfang Chen wanted to continue persuading him when he heard this, but Cang Yun stopped him with a wave of his hand. He immediately said, "I''ve made up my mind. If Brother Dongfang truly feels that he''s in debt, why don''t you give the Violet Gold Python God''s soul to me?"


    "Brother Cang was the one that killed the Purple gold python, so naturally, your soul belongs to you. Since that''s the case, I won''t say anymore." When Dongfang Chen saw Cang Yun''s resolute expression, he smiled helplessly and didn''t continue to be hypocritical. It was just that his good impression of the latter had increased by another level.


    As a result, the two of them put away the Purple Gold Wild Egg and Cang Yun took out another jade bottle. He walked over to the corpse of the Purple Gold Python and took out its soul.


    Moments later, after the distribution was completed, the group sat down in the valley to rest. Due to the bountiful harvest from before, everyone was in a happy mood. They chatted with each other and their relationship grew much closer.


    "Brother Cang, if you have the chance, you will definitely come to our Southern Cyanwood Forest as a guest. I will definitely welcome you all, as will that beauty and little brother." Dongfang Chen sincerely extended an invitation.


    "Many thanks. I''ll definitely pay you a visit when I get the chance." Cang Yun lightly smiled as he nodded his head. Beside him, Cang Yue and Cang Ling also gave their thanks.


    The group chatted for a long while before Dongfang Chen finally stood up to say his farewells. After he left, Cang Yun brought Cang Yue and Cang Ling back to the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy.

 C73

    Within a room in the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy.


    Cang Yun sat cross-legged on the ground. In front of him, a Spiritual Beast egg was emitting a faint life energy. Although this fluctuation was not very strong, there was a faint aura of tenacity within it.


    "This Purple Gold Wild Egg must have absorbed too much of the Blood Origin Fruit''s energy and was unable to digest it completely. Instead, it had suppressed its life force, which was why it was so weak."


    Cang Yun caressed the smooth eggshell with both hands as a thought flashed across his mind. After which, he muttered to himself.


    In the next moment, a gentle source energy spread out from his palm and covered the surface of the eggshell. In an instant, the Purple Gold Wild Egg seemed to have sensed something and it shook a little. Then, a suction force suddenly arose and quickly absorbed the Origin Energy.


    Origin Energy had an accelerating effect on spirit beasts, and by feeding their own source energy to the baby spirit beasts, the spirit beasts would become more intimate with their masters. This was the most commonly used beast taming method in the continent, but of course, this method would only have an effect on the extremely weak baby spirit beasts.


    At the same time, based on how much Origin Energy the baby spirit animals had absorbed, they would be able to determine their potential.


    "You little fellow ¡­" "Don''t let me down." After a slight pause, he could feel the restlessness and desire coming from the eggshell. Cang Yun once again slowly injected his Origin Energy, and his eyes revealed a warm look of anticipation.


    Weng! *


    As such, time flew by at high speed. In the blink of an eye, an hour had passed.


    At this moment, after he felt that the purple-gold boar had recovered its calmness, Cang Yun finally slowly withdrew his hand. A tired expression flashed across his face. However, a strange glint flashed within his eyes, along with a tinge of excitement.


    "He absorbed all the Origin Energy in my body within an hour. Seems like the little fellow that is able to cause the energy in my Dantian to fluctuate is indeed extraordinary."


    Cang Yun clicked his tongue in admiration. According to his knowledge, even if it was a infant spirit beast that had the potential to reach the Nihility God Stage, most of them wouldn''t be able to eat that much, not to mention the fact that this Purple Gold Wild Egg was only born on the first day.


    "If the egg is so extraordinary, there might be a surprise after it hatches."


    Cang Yun smiled as this thought flashed across his mind. He then stored the Purple Gold Wild Egg into a specially prepared wooden case and kept it properly.


    This kind of feeding method required quite a bit of time in order to hatch the purple gold egg. Normally, other than feeding it regularly, there was no need to pay too much attention.


    "What I have to do next, is a troublesome project ¡­"


    In the next moment, Cang Yun sighed with emotion. After which, he waved his hand and a few items of different sizes were placed in front of him.


    His body, soul, energy, everything was in place. He could finally start refining the Battle Puppet!


    First step, inscribing the star array ¡­


    The star array was the key to refining battle puppets, because it decided the class of the battle puppets. They could only engrave nine star arrays, and each one was equivalent to the power of a martial artist''s first layer secret treasure.


    For example, five soul imprints could be used to create five star arrays, and the strength of the Battle Puppet refined was equivalent to a fifth layer Secret Treasure Cultivator, which was also the limit that Cang Yun could reach right now.


    "First, the first star array ¡­"


    As he lightly mumbled to himself, Cang Yun waved his hand, and the body of a warrior in front of him was sucked into his body.


    The sixth layer of the secret treasure, Kui Shan!


    Originally, refining a puppet using human corpses was not a very moral thing to do, but when Kui Shan was alive, he committed many evil deeds and committed many crimes. Hence, using this person''s corpse, Cang Yun did not feel much guilt.


    Closing his eyes, he formed a seal with his hands. In the next moment, the Mental Energy in Cang Yun''s mind gushed out like a tidal wave and silently entered into Kui Shan''s corpse.


    Relying on his perception, his spiritual force slowly entered his dantian, which had no ability to fluctuate. Next, he would carve out a star array, using the power of the star array to communicate with the source energy of the heaven and earth, thus allowing his dantian to recover its energy once again.


    Cang Yun sat up straight and concentrated. The process of carving the first star array quickly flashed through his mind. After a long time, his mental force finally began to move.


    Weng! *


    In an instant, Cang Yun''s Spiritual Force quickly gathered up, and as if transforming into a knife, he started inscribing within Kui Shan''s Dantian.


    This Star Formation was not a high-grade formation and thus did not have a high requirement for spiritual power. However, the runes contained within it were quite complicated. Completing it was clearly not an easy task.


    Fortunately, Cang Yun had enough stamina.


    As such, time slowly passed by in this boredom. Finally, four hours passed ¡­


    BOOM!


    Suddenly, the dead corpse''s dantian shook, and streams of Origin Energy slowly poured in as if it was being pulled, summoning a bit of life force in the dead silence.


    "The first star array has finally been completed ¡­"


    As this thought flashed through Cang Yun''s mind, he gently exhaled. However, he did not withdraw from the refining state. After pausing for a while, he continued to inscribe the second star array.


    This second star array was clearly more complicated than the previous one. However, the difficulty didn''t increase by much. In general, it was similar, except for some additional runes.


    When he sensed this situation, Cang Yun did not have any worries in his heart. With his current Mental Energy strength at five Soul Seals, this level of consumption was indeed not too much trouble.


    As for the shortening of the time, it was completely within his expectations. After all, most of the runes on the second star array were the same as the first one, and with the experience of the first one, the time needed to complete it was much shorter.


    "The consumption is not too big, continue ¡­"


    After sensing the situation of the Mental Energy consumption, Cang Yun felt reassured in his heart and was prepared to go all out. After all, he had been anticipating this Battle Puppet for a long time and urgently wanted to experience it.


    Third...


    Fourth...


    Fifth...


    Ten hours passed like this, and finally, all five star arrays were completely engraved in the Dantian. At this moment, Cang Yun''s face was filled with fatigue, after all, the further one went, the more difficult it was to inscribe star arrays, and that consumption was truly not small. In fact, at the final moment of the fifth star array''s creation, he almost couldn''t persevere, but fortunately, he would still be able to endure it with perseverance.


    Weng! *


    The moment the five star arrays were completed, the heaven and earth origin force shook once again. Then, like a tidal wave, it rushed towards Kui Shan''s corpse. Gradually, a tyrannical aura began to spread throughout the area.


    "To be able to raise an inanimate object to the fifth layer of the secret scripture cultivation, this Battle Puppet''s refining method is truly extraordinary!"


    An intense excitement flashed across Cang Yun''s eyes as he sensed this fluctuation.


    This first and most important step has finally been completed ¡­

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    Weng! *


    In the room, Kui Shan''s corpse continuously absorbed the Yuan Power between Heaven and Earth. This process was just like a spring rain that nourished the land. Cang Yun gradually discovered that the shriveled corpse in front of him was gradually filling up.


    "If it wasn''t for the fact that there were no living fluctuations, I would have thought it was a corpse." Sensing this situation, Cang Yun smiled in surprise. He was increasingly amazed at the method of refining this Battle Puppet.


    "The star array has been completed, but its structure is extremely unstable. The next step is ¡­ "Add energy."


    Cang Yun waved his hand and an Origin Crystal appeared in his palm. Immediately after, his left hand turned into a palm knife. The dark black Origin Energy coiled around the corpse''s chest and cut open a wound that went deep into its body.


    Afterwards, Cang Yun pressed the Origin Crystal in his hand into the corpse through the wound.


    BOOM!


    With the infusion of the Origin Crystal, Cang Yun felt the five star arrays in Kui Shan''s corpse''s Dantian tremble violently. Soon after, it became like a house had been added ¡­


    It was as if the beam had been added to it, and it completely stabilized.


    The third step was to temper the body.


    Seeing that the process was unexpectedly smooth, Cang Yun did not hesitate and headed towards the wooden barrel within the house. Following which, he began to drink the Venusian saliva ¡­


    The withered vine and other materials were poured into the wooden bucket of clear water.


    Crash! *


    In an instant, the clear water in the wooden barrel began to boil as if it was boiling. The color gradually turned into a light gold color and a strong medicinal smell filled the entire room.


    Cang Yun stretched out his hand and grabbed, lifting Kui Shan''s corpse up before tossing it into the wooden bucket. After which, he started to pay attention to what was happening at the side.


    However, there was still some nervousness within his heart. According to his description, there was a chance that this tempering process would fail. He also secretly prayed that he would not be so unlucky.


    Tssss! *


    Time slowly passed. Under Cang Yun''s gaze, the medicinal strength repeatedly seeped into Kui Shan''s body, emitting a ''zizi'' sound. After soaking in the medicinal liquid, Kui Shan''s corpse also gradually had a significant change.


    The most obvious thing was that the wound on his chest had already completely healed. On the surface, it looked completely undamaged, without even a scar left behind. It was very magical.


    Next, a layer of dark gold gradually appeared on the corpse''s pale skin. This color was not very obvious. On the surface, it even looked like a healthy wheat color, but there was a faint aura of tenacity coming from it that made it seem quite extraordinary.


    This change only stopped when the clear water in the barrel returned to its calm state. Seeing this, Cang Yun finally heaved a sigh of relief. Clearly, nothing unexpected had happened during this process.


    Crash.


    Pushing his body out of the wooden bucket, Cang Yun''s gaze fell onto the only remaining porcelain bottle on the ground.


    The final step was to infuse the soul.


    Cang Yun held the bottle in his hand and opened the lid. In an instant, a ball of light flew out from the bottle and a mini Scarlet Flame Tiger figure gradually appeared. A vicious light shot out from the tiger''s eyes and stared straight at Cang Yun.


    However, this gaze did not last for long. The mini Scarlet Flame Tiger seemed to have finally recalled the situation it was in. The fierceness in its eyes instantly turned into fear. Soon after, its tiny body turned into a ray of light and it wanted to escape.


    "Heh, a mere soul, how could it even dream of escaping?"


    Cang Yun smiled indifferently. He suddenly extended his palm and the Origin Energy in his palm turned into a cyclone. The strong suction force instantly sucked the fleeing mini Scarlet Flame Tiger''s soul over.


    "Although I have an even more powerful spirit beast soul, I can''t control that guy for now. Therefore, I can only choose you."


    Looking at the Scarlet Flame Tiger''s soul that was trying to break free, Cang Yun smiled slightly. Then, with a thought, a huge amount of Mental Energy surged out and directly entered the soul, wiping out the spiritual wisdom within.


    A moment later, there were no longer any traces of struggle in Cang Yun''s palm. He kept a sliver of his soul within and controlled the Scarlet Fire Tiger''s soul to enter Kui Shan''s corpse''s mind.


    Swish!


    In an instant, Kui Shan''s eyes abruptly opened. His eyeballs moved slightly. Once the unfamiliarity was gone, a spirited life force was suddenly emitted from within his body.


    An uncontrollable joy surfaced on Cang Yun''s face when he saw this. He could sense that his soul seemed to have been split into two parts. One part was controlling his own body, and the other part was controlling the battle puppet in front of him ¡­ At this moment, he had a faint feeling that the Puppet before him would obey any of his orders. Even if this command were to be issued to it, it would not hesitate to attack the Azure Cloud Continent.


    After imprinting the soul imprint onto it, this puppet would be Cang Yun''s closest bodyguard in the future. This was because it would never have the heart to rebel.


    "If this Battle Puppet can be infinitely created, just by relying on this item, I can create an invincible faction!"


    Cang Yun''s eyes burned with passion as he stared at the battle puppet that was silently standing in front of him. He couldn''t help but think about it. However, just as this thought rose in his mind, he suppressed it immediately. Judging from the materials needed to refine this battle puppet, these thoughts were completely unrealistic.


    Recovering from his shock, his gaze swept across the Battle Puppet''s body for a moment before Cang Yun suddenly chuckled and dashed out of the room. After which, the Battle Puppet followed closely behind him. Perhaps it was because it was still not used to it, but every time it landed, it would cause spiderweb-like cracks to appear on the ground.


    In the mountain behind the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy, Cang Yun arrived at the summit. Beside him, the Battle Puppet was standing there expressionlessly.


    "Try attacking it with all of your might." Cang Yun said as he pointed to a piece of hard rock that was about ten feet long.


    Just as his voice left his mouth, a red glow surfaced in the Battle Puppet''s eyes. It clenched its fist and blasted it straight out.


    Weng! *


    As the punch flew out, the air vibrated wherever the battle puppet''s fist passed, causing a series of ear-piercing sonic booms to echo out. It was as if the air in front of the battle puppet exploded from the punch.


    BOOM!


    The fist violently smashed on the rock. Immediately, an earth-shattering explosion reverberated over the mountain peak. The enormous rock, which was ten feet in size, suddenly shattered.


    It was just a single punch, yet its power was so terrifying!


    A shocked expression flashed across Cang Yun''s eyes as he looked at the rubble scattered all over the ground. If that earlier punch were to land on a martial practitioner''s body, it was likely that even a sixth layer martial practitioner would not be able to withstand it, right?


    "Ah, with the help of this five star battle puppet, I can''t wait to head to the Immortal Yang Secret Realm."


    A strange smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. Cang Yun extended his hand and put the battle puppet into his storage ring. His body flashed and he slowly returned to the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy.

 C75

    The Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy. Within the Thirteen Spiritual Academies of the Azure Province, it was ranked eleventh.


    Even though he was ranked last, this thousands to tens of thousands of years old cultivation academy still had many great powers that could not be compared with it.


    The origin of this history was several thousand years ago, when the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy was first established.


    The Venerable Immortal Yang, an extremely dazzling name in the history of the Azure Province, had left behind countless glorious legends. Rumor has it that he, at his peak, had the fighting strength of the number one individual in the Azure Province, and the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy was the masterpiece of this person at his peak.


    It was a mystery that when one was not even a hundred years old, they would write an ancient book without any ailments. At that time, it could be said that it was extremely shocking, because everyone knew that once a warrior reached the Nihility God Stage, his life force would be greatly prolonged, and three hundred years of life was not a problem.


    Furthermore, the higher one''s realm was, the higher one''s cultivation level would reach. It would be normal for one to be a thousand years old, and with this conversion, it would be impossible for one, who was not even a hundred years old, to die without a reason. However, such a strange thing happened, and everyone found it hard to believe.


    However, the Venerable Immortal Yang had lived a lonely life, with no relatives and no relatives, so no one knew of the reason. However, the Supreme Immortal Yang lived a lonely life, with no relatives and no relatives, so no one knew of the reason.


    However, based on this point, the reputation of the Immortal Yang Secret Realm had skyrocketed. It had lasted for thousands of years, and its reputation had greatly surpassed that of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy itself.


    This was because in the legends, the legacy of the Venerable Immortal Yang was most likely located in the Immortal Yang Secret Realm, where he had passed away in meditation before his death.


    Whether this was true or not, no one had found the answer even after countless years. However, that unknown attraction did not disappear because of it. Many people still believed that the inheritance must have been hidden within the Immortal Yang Secret Realm.


    Therefore, every time the Immortal Yang Secret Realm was opened, it would be a major event. Not only the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy, even the various factions that had joined would all be extremely concerned about it.


    And now, it was held once every five years. It was the day when the Immortal Yang Secret Realm would be opened.


    Early in the morning, before the morning sun had completely risen, the darkness of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy was broken by the clamoring noise.


    Heaven Class, one hundred disciples, Earth Class, one thousand disciples, and only one thousand disciples of the Earth Class could participate in the Immortal Yang Secret Realm''s trial. This was because this trial was not only an experience for the Earth Class disciples, but also a competition to be promoted to the Heaven Class.


    According to the rules of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy for thousands of years, only disciples who had reached the fifth stage of the secret realm would have the qualifications to challenge 100 Heaven Class disciples. Those who had succeeded in challenging them would be promoted to the Heaven Class, so the opening of the Immortal Yang Secret Realm could be said to be the focus of tens of thousands of people''s attention.


    At the center of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy, there was a vast arena, which was surrounded by layers of stone steps and seats. These stone steps circled around the entire arena, and at this moment, there were already many people on these stone steps.


    It was evident that the opening of the Immortal Yang Secret Realm had attracted the attention of many of the major powers.


    The arena that was surrounded by the stone stairs was similarly filled with a sea of people as thousands of young disciples stood there. All kinds of conversations and private conversations gathered together, mixed with the young lady''s bell-like laughter, causing the air to be dyed with a youthful air.


    The members of these groups were all formed by the factions that each of them belonged to, forming a small circle. Occasionally, they would provoke each other, causing the atmosphere to become particularly lively.


    "Brother Yun, those fellows from the Netherworld are provoking us again. None of them are things!"


    At the front of the arena, Cang Ling, who was standing beside Cang Yun, stared at the small circle formed by the disciples of the Desolate Luo Realm not far away as he spoke in an indignant manner.


    Hearing this, Cang Yun looked over. Sure enough, he saw a cold smile on Luo Qing''s dark face, while his hand was repeatedly making provocative movements. When he saw Cang Yun looking at him, the smile on his face became even wider.


    "What''s with those mad dogs? They don''t have any skills, they just bounce around blindly all day." Cang Yun glanced at it for a moment before withdrawing his gaze. He spoke with a faint smile to Cang Ling and the rest behind him.


    "Hey, Brother Yun is right. If it wasn''t for Xu Guang''s support, I could have taken care of all those trash from the Underworld by myself." In response to Cang Yun''s mocking words, Cang Ling expressed her deep approval. After curling her lips, she spoke in a rather disdainful manner.


    Cang Yun smiled but did not say anything. Although Cang Ling''s words were a little arrogant, according to his observations, after the latter used the Blood Origin Fruit, his cultivation had clearly improved, and he was indeed not weaker than those in the Nether Realm. Adding Cang Yue, the strength of the entire Cang Realm today, was basically equal to the Nether Realm''s, so of course, this did not include the current number one of the Earth Class, Xu Guang.


    "Hey, where''s Xu Guang?" Why didn''t I see him with the people from the Netherworld? " Upon mentioning Xu Guang, Cang Ling swept her eyes across the territory of the Netherworld Realm and asked in surprise.


    "I heard the news that he is trying to rope in the scattered disciples that do not form a force. It seems like he wants to form another force." Cang Yue spoke out from the side.


    "Create a force? Didn''t that guy join the Netherworld? " Cang Ling was slightly surprised.


    "He only promised to help the Netherworld to deal with us. It does not mean that he will cooperate with us. After all, he is not willing to be a servant of the Netherworld." Cang Yue analyzed the situation more thoroughly.


    "Wouldn''t we have to deal with two factions then?" Cang Ling said angrily.


    "That''s the theory." Cang Yue shrugged helplessly.


    "If I can''t beat him in a fight, I''ll just have to find a helper. Helper and helper, they really aren''t things!" Then, he looked towards Cang Yun, who had remained silent, and probed, "Brother Yun, why don''t we go to Xu Guang''s place and snatch the person to recruit us from the Vastheaven Realm?"


    "Forget it." Cang Yun thought for a moment and shook his head. According to his knowledge, those unspecialized characters weren''t strong enough. Even if they were combined together, they still wouldn''t be able to form much combat strength. After all, they weren''t on the same side. Of course, the most important point was that Cang Yun did not believe that he could win against Xu Guang just by relying on his name. After all, the latter was the strongest person in the Earth Class, and he did not have any power in his own right, so those unspecialized characters would naturally get close to him.


    "But that will be very troublesome. Although those unspecialized characters don''t have any powerful forces behind them, they still have to rely on a lot of small forces. Attacking these people will inevitably offend a lot of people." Cang Ling frowned. It was clear that she was not completely clueless about the matter, while Cang Yue, who was at the side, was also a little worried.


    "Don''t worry. Remember, all of you are from the Vastheaven Realm, and every single one of you are representing the Vastheaven Realm. If any of them dared to be rash, you can kill them.


    "Dignity, power." Cang Ling was stunned for a moment, but then seemed to understand something. Her eyes gradually lit up with a strange color, and after a flash, she nodded heavily. "Brother Yun, I understand."


    However, Cang Yue did not think too much into it, and only looked at Cang Yun with her beautiful eyes, absent-mindedly. The latter''s calm words contained a strange aura, which she could not comprehend, but she could feel something from it, powerful and tyrannical!


    Cang Yun smiled and nodded. He was quite satisfied with Cang Ling''s reaction. He knew that because of his words, the latter had already evolved. For a long time, Cang Ling and the rest had been living within the rules set by the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy. Although these rules protected them, it made them lose many things in this beautiful facade, for example, making them forget that this was a cruel world where the strong preyed on the weak.


    Da da!


    Just as Cang Yun and the rest were chatting, there was a sudden movement from behind them. A handsome figure appeared in front of Cang Yun, and behind this figure, there were more than ten other figures. The group of people stopped and revealed a faint provocation.


    "You really dared to come. You really did not disappoint me." The handsome youth had a smile on his face, but the smile was bloodthirsty.


    "Xu Guang." Cang Ling gritted her teeth as she stared at the handsome young man in front of her. Anger and hatred surfaced in her eyes. She had engraved the humiliation at the training grounds in her heart.


    Behind Cang Ling, a group of disciples from the Vastheaven Realm were also clenching their fists tightly as they waited in alert. Among them, one of them had as much hatred for Cang Ling as he did for her.


    "I said that I would come. As for the question of whether you dare to or not, I don''t think you have the qualifications to do so." Honestly speaking, with Xu Guang''s talent, he had never put it to heart.


    "Arrogant! You''re no longer the same you were two years ago, and I, am no longer the same as I was two years ago!" Xu Guang''s face was dark. Cang Yun''s disregard made him burn with anger.


    After that, Xu Guang turned his gaze towards Cang Yue who was beside Cang Yun. He could not help but clench his teeth, and when he looked at Cang Yun again, his fury had returned to normal. However, his eyes were growing increasingly colder.


    "The strength of a beauty is truly not small." Cang Yun looked at this change in detail with amusement in his heart. He then said calmly, "But in my eyes, you are still the same as you were two years ago."


    "You ¡­ We''ll see! " With these words, Xu Guang''s originally recovered mood once again showed signs of rebelling. He took a deep breath and then calmed down. He then left angrily with his entourage.

 C76

    On the plaza, although Cang Yun and Xu Guang had not been talking for long, both of them were well-known figures in the academy. Many people knew about the conflict between the two, so they could not help but attract many gazes.


    "Looks like Xu Guang did not get any advantage."


    A purple-clothed youth at the front of the square said with a smile on his face. Behind him, there were quite a few young figures. It was obvious that they also came from an extraordinary force.


    "Hmph, what bullsh * t Number One of the Earth Class, a mere grass root, dragging him as if he was twenty, fifty, eighty thousand a day, he deserves to be humiliated." On the other side, the leader of the same faction snorted coldly at Xu Guang in disdain as his fat body furiously cursed in a muffled voice.


    "Heh, what Fatty Liu said is true. That guy really has no sense of shame." Heh, what Fatty Liu said is true. Another young leader interrupted, his tone filled with disdain.


    Many people had strange expressions on their faces when they heard this, but no one refuted them. Even Luo Qing from the Underworld had a gloomy expression and remained silent.


    As one of the Thirteen Academies in the Azure Province, the Immortal Sun Spiritual Academy naturally attracted the participation of many disciples from large powers. As one of the Thirteen Academies in the Azure Province, the Immortal Sun Spiritual Academy naturally attracted the participation of many disciples from large powers.


    Beside Luoqing, Xu Guang''s face was ashen, a cold light flickered in his eyes, but he did not make a single move. Instead, he stood there gloomily with a glint in his eyes, as if he was thinking of something.


    "That guy usually acts in an arrogant manner and provokes the anger of the crowd. Now that he has been slapped in the face, he truly deserves it." Cang Ling heard the conversation and cursed in a gloating manner.


    "You reap what you sow." Even Cang Yue, who was a woman, lightly replied. It was obvious that she did not have a good impression of Xu Guang.


    Cang Yun smiled but did not say anything.


    Dong!


    At this moment, a clear bell sound suddenly rang out. Hearing the sound, the entire noisy plaza instantly quieted down. Everyone''s spirits were lifted as their gazes landed on the stone platform in front of the plaza.


    Over ten imposing figures slowly walked onto the stone platform, accompanied by the sound of a bell.


    Among these figures, the one in the middle was a grey-haired old man. His face was kind and his skinny body did not seem too imposing. However, the rest of the people that came with him all carefully walked behind him with respectful expressions on their faces.


    "Vice Principal, it''s about time. Let''s say a few simple words." ''Elder Niu '', who was standing behind the old man, leaned over slightly and said in a low voice.


    When the old man heard this, he nodded his head and straightened his body. His gaze swept across the entire stadium and a deep and powerful voice echoed in every student''s ears.


    "The Immortal Yang Secret Realm is about to begin, I don''t want to waste any more time on useless words. There are many treasures in the secret realm, and I know that battles are unavoidable, but I hope that no one from the same sect will attack us. We can kill each other, but we must remember this well!"


    In addition, the rules of the secret realm are the same as before. As long as participants return, they will have to hand over 10 First-grade Elixirs. Those that are unable to complete it will be expelled by the academy and the opening time of the secret realm will be three months.


    "Finally, the Secret Realm has ended. The Heaven Class Selection Competition will be held in ten days. Anyone who can reach the fifth stage of the Secret Treasure Trove can participate. Those who are interested in it will work harder in the Secret Realm to increase their strength."


    There were a total of three things, but the real requirement was only the second. It was that everyone had to hand in ten first-rate spiritual medicines.


    In the continent, elixirs and elixirs are divided into 1 to 9 grades, with the lowest grade being the one needed to refine the Wall Breaking Pill. In the continent, elixirs and elixirs are divided into 1 to 9 grades, with the lowest grade being the one needed to refine the Wall Breaking Pill.


    The Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy had such a rule. Other than making use of this opportunity to amass wealth, they also wanted to test it out. After all, the Immortal Yang Secret Realm was an extremely rare place.


    "Yes sir!"


    In the arena, the dense crowd respectfully replied.


    "In that case ¡­" The old man nodded, before waving his hand. "Let''s begin."


    Dong!


    Following the wave of his hand, another loud and clear bell sound rang out, spreading throughout the entire Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy.


    Weng! *


    Then, in the upper left corner of the square, a massive transmission array that had been deactivated for a long time suddenly began to shine with a brilliant light. Niu Lao was standing at the side of the transmission array, his voice slowly echoing out.


    "Those that participate in the mystic realm smelting trial, enter the transmission array in order. No noise is allowed, no congestion is allowed!"


    Swish swish!


    With that, the frontmost group of disciples flew out without any hesitation. With a flash of light, they disappeared into the teleportation formation.


    Seeing that, the rest of the people did not dally and flew off in an orderly fashion.


    "Brother Yun, what do you think is going on inside the Immortal Yang secret realm?" The disciples of the Vastheaven Realm were located at the back, so they were not too anxious. When they were free, the spirit asked about the situation within the Immortal Yang Secret Realm with excitement.


    Shaking his head, he replied, "I don''t know the specifics of the situation. However, as far as I know, every time the Immortal Yang Secret Realm is opened, the terrain inside would undergo a drastic change. Following this change, many unknown factors would also appear, thus, no one should be able to answer your question."


    However, there is one thing that everyone knows, and that is that the teleportation formation will only send people in randomly. So, once inside, all of you need to take out the Sensory Orb and find your companions nearby as soon as possible. Only then will it be much safer.


    The last sentence was said to all the disciples of the Vastheaven Realm, so they did not lower their voices. Upon hearing this, everyone hurriedly nodded their heads in agreement. There were dangers lurking around the Immortal Yang Secret Realm, so Cang Yun did not need to say anything.


    Time slowly flowed by while they were waiting excitedly. Finally, it was the time for Cang Yun and the rest to enter the teleportation formation.


    "Everyone, pay attention to your safety. I hope that everyone can return safely."


    Arriving at the teleportation formation, Cang Yun gave one last look at the ten-odd disciples of the Vastheaven Realm a solemn warning before his body flashed and disappeared into the teleportation formation ¡­

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    This was a vast and endless world. The scorching sun was high in the sky and there were no clouds within thousands of miles. On the ground, there was an endless ancient forest.


    Within the forest, a thousand feet tall tree stood erect. The leaves covered the sky and the sun like numerous giants stretching their arms, firmly lifting the vast sky above their heads. Above the forest, a group of Spiritual Beasts flew past. Their sharp cries resounded throughout the world.


    In the depths of the forest, one could occasionally hear the roars of a few spirit beasts. The roars shook the heavens and earth, reverberating endlessly through the air and captivating one''s soul.


    This place was just like an ancient wasteland, and it was filled with the aura of the vicissitudes of time.


    At this moment, a figure suddenly appeared within the forest. A figure stood tall and straight under a green robe, while a faint perplexed expression was revealed on her pretty face. A pair of black eyes swept across the forest for a while, before her perplexed expression finally returned to its calm state.


    "Is this the Immortal Yang Secret Realm?" As the whispers faded away, Cang Yun finally woke up from the dizziness from his teleportation.


    His body tensed, his sharp eyes swept across his surroundings like an eagle''s. After a moment, Cang Yun confirmed that there was no danger in his surroundings, and then slowly relaxed his mind, taking out the Sensory Orb from his storage ring.


    As long as both sides held this item in their hands and recorded each other''s auras, they would be able to sense each other''s positions within a certain range. And before they departed, all the disciples of the Vastheaven Realm would be connected with this item.


    "A Sensory Perception Orb has been detected in the southwest direction. May I know who it is?"


    Cang Yun paused slightly when he sensed the ripple that was created by the sensing bead in his hand. He immediately headed in the southwest direction. The forest was filled with dangers. Hence, it was the wisest choice to form a group as soon as possible.


    Swish swish!


    Cang Yun''s agile body was moving in the forest like a nimble monkey. He did not move too quickly. This Ancient Desolate Forest gave him an extremely oppressive feeling. The hidden danger within it caused him to have to be on his guard.


    Moreover, it was rumored that the Immortal Yang Secret Realm was filled with treasures, so he didn''t want to miss them.


    He knew that the direction he was heading in should be towards the depths of the forest. Based on the ancient forest in front of him and the thousands of years of history, it was not difficult to deduce that there was an extremely powerful Spiritual Beast within it.


    Clatter!


    Suddenly, Cang Yun stopped in his tracks. His body skillfully climbed up an ancient tree branch and he hid his body behind it. Then, his sharp eyes looked down on the empty space in front of him through the gaps between the leaves.


    Over there, there grew a little grasses like white plant. A faint radiance lingered over its surface, revealing a mysterious fluctuation. It gathered the Heaven and Earth Origin Energy beside it.


    "To be able to encounter a Tier 1 spiritual herb so quickly, it seems that this Immortal Yang Secret Realm truly lives up to its reputation."


    Cang Yun''s eyes were slightly burning with excitement. Although the value of a Grade 1 Elixir was not too high, the news of him opening the door was still worth being happy over. Moreover, he was able to find a stalk of Elixir so quickly.


    However, Cang Yun was in no hurry to show himself. Instead, he shifted his gaze to a tree hole not far away from the spirit medicine. There, a yellow boar was contentedly eating the tree bark.


    On one hand, the natural energy in the vicinity of heavenly materials and earthly treasures was much denser, which could help the growth of spirit beasts. On the other hand, heavenly materials and earthly treasures were extremely attractive to spirit beasts, and when a spirit beast advanced, they would devour the heavenly materials and earthly treasures they protected as energy supplies. Therefore, the importance that spirit beasts attached to genius and earthly treasures was no less than humans.


    This Spirit Beast in front of him was called the Earth Stinger Boar, a Rank Two Spirit Beast. Its strength was quite weak, but according to Cang Yun''s knowledge, this fellow seemed to have grasped a type of attack called Berserk.


    "It seems that I have to end this quickly. Otherwise, it would be quite troublesome to make it go crazy."


    Cang Yun thought for a moment before his eyes turned serious. As his Origin Energy surged, his figure charged out.


    Roar!


    When Cang Yun appeared, the Earth Spiked Pig immediately shot over its red eyes. With a roar, all the hair on his body stood erect, much like steel needles that terrified one''s soul.


    BOOM!


    In the next moment, the Earth Stinger Boar did not say anything. Its earth-shaking footsteps were just like a sharp arrow, shooting towards the blue cloud in a lightning-like manner. Its entire body was emitting a ferocious aura and it was extremely irritable.


    When Cang Yun saw this scene, he did not panic. Instead, a hint of excitement flashed across his eyes. It was undoubtedly much easier to deal with a Spiritual Beast with low intelligence.


    He stomped with his foot and advanced instead of retreating. Cang Yun also charged forward like a cheetah.


    Swish!


    The moment when the two figures were about to cross, Cang Yun suddenly leaned to the side. At the same time, he clenched his hand, and a sharp blade appeared in his palm.


    A stream of dark red blood sprayed out, and a long, thin gash appeared on the Earth Spur Boar''s body.


    Roar!


    After being injured, the Earth Stinger Boar was not only fearless, but it had also triggered the fierceness in its heart. With a roar, it charged towards Cang Yun once again.


    However, all of this was in vain. The gap between the two was simply too great for a Rank Two spirit beast.


    Puff puff!


    Another stream of blood shot out. This time, Cang Yun''s sharp blade pierced through the Earth Spiked Boar''s flesh, causing blood to flow out like a small river. The Earth Spiked Boar''s breath immediately became sluggish.


    Roar! Roar!


    However, the Earth Spiked Boar roared again. Its blood-red eyes were suddenly covered by a layer of strange blood-red colour. In this state, its aura strangely soared.


    "Berserk, huh."


    Cang Yun''s eyes flashed, but he did not stop. The sharp blade in his hand shot out like lightning and pierced into the Earth Spur Pig''s throat amidst its roar.


    The sound came to an abrupt stop. Following which, the mountain-like body fell heavily onto the ground. Cang Yun put away the sharp blade in satisfaction and walked to the location of the elixir.


    "I got it. This mission sure is easy."


    After comfortably stretching his back and storing the elixirs into his storage ring, Cang Yun faintly smiled and prepared to set off again.


    BOOM!


    However, just as he was about to move, he heard the sound of an intense fight not far away. Accompanying it was a voice that made him feel slightly familiar with it.


    This caused him to stop in his tracks, and he flew in the direction of the voice ¡­

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    Bang bang!


    Within the dense forest, two figures were constantly crossing paths. One of them had an enormous mountain-like body and his every move was filled with terrifying energy. From the looks of it, it was a Rank 4 Spirit Beast, the King Kong Ape.


    On the other side was a beautiful lady dressed in an academy uniform, the lady held a slender dark-green flexible sword in his hand as he danced, his slender and exquisite body was filled with a sense of agile beauty, the most eye-catching aspect, however, was his round and slender legs, the pair of sexy long legs, Cang Yun had never seen anything like them.


    Cang Yun hid behind an ancient tree. His eyes watched the place without uttering a word.


    In the arena, the battle between a man and a beast showed an overwhelming trend. Compared to the King Kong Ape, the woman was soft and beautiful, but the soft sword in her hand contained a terrifying power, causing the King Kong Ape to be unable to retaliate at all.


    It was clear that other than her beauty, this woman''s cultivation wasn''t weak either.


    Boom! *


    A few minutes passed, and without any surprise, the lady stabbed her sword into the heart of the golden ape, completing the battle.


    The huge body crashed to the ground, fresh blood flowing out from it. This scene caused the girl''s pretty face to turn slightly pale, as if she had not adapted to this bloody scene; however, the woman clearly had an unordinary perseverance, and after a short while, her changing expression returned to normal, her face revealing a cold beauty.


    After putting away the Grade 1 Spirit Medicine not far away, the girl suddenly looked in the direction where Cang Yun was hiding and coldly said, "Come out."


    Hearing that voice, Cang Yun touched his nose and walked out from behind the ancient tree, his expression was somewhat complicated.


    "It''s you!"


    When she saw Cang Yun, the lady''s expression clearly changed. Her cold eyes stared at Cang Yun, and her pretty face was extremely icy cold.


    "Long time no see, Murong Yi." Cang Yun faintly smiled, but there was a rare look of awkwardness within his smile.


    He had an extremely deep impression of Murong Yi. The latter was also a student of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy, and because of her beauty, she had an extremely high popularity within the Spiritual Academy, which was equal to Cang Yue''s name of ''two flower''. Of course, in terms of talent, Murong Yi was even more talented than Cang Yue, so her reputation within the Spiritual Academy was also much greater.


    However, Cang Yun''s impression of Murong Yi did not come from her beauty. Instead, two years ago, this flower had openly declared her love to him. However, at that time, Cang Yun was still young and did not understand.


    Thinking about it now, Cang Yun faintly felt somewhat guilty. If he had been more tactful in rejecting it back then, the situation would definitely have been much better ¡­


    Murong Yi didn''t seem to care about Cang Yun''s expression. With an apologetic and complicated expression, she coldly said, "It seems that you''ve indeed recovered your strength. I''m very happy."


    "Thank you very much." Cang Yun tried his best to squeeze out a smile. This sort of hateful congratulation sent chills down his spine.


    "No need to thank me. I''m happy not for you, but for myself." Murong Yi''s pretty face was still as cold as ever, without a trace of emotion.


    "Two years ago, you arrogantly rejected me. At that time, I swore that one day, I would personally destroy your arrogance. Now that you have recovered your strength, I have this chance. Thus, I am very happy."


    As Cang Yun stared at the ice beauty in front of him, he let out a helpless and bitter sigh. At the same time, the guilt in his heart grew even stronger, it was hard to imagine how deeply he had hurt the beauty of the young girl.


    "There''s no need to do this, right? I apologize for what happened back then." After pondering for a moment, Cang Yun sincerely apologized.


    "Even if you apologize, you won''t be able to change my resolve, because I want to prove you wrong." Murong Yi remained indifferent.


    "Prove that I was wrong? Didn''t I already apologize and admit that I was wrong? " Cang Yun was slightly at a loss as he didn''t understand the meaning behind Murong Yi''s words.


    However, it was obvious that Murong Yi didn''t have any intention of explaining herself. After giving a deep look at Cang Yun, he moved his seductive legs and slowly left, lightly spitting out a few words in response as he turned around. "The mistake that you admitted is that you shouldn''t have rejected me so directly, but what I want to prove is that you shouldn''t have refused me at all back then."


    Cang Yun didn''t hear those words and could only watch as Murong Yi left. He couldn''t help but smile bitterly. This was a stubborn woman, and this kind of woman was the one that caused the greatest headache.


    It was all a disaster for the young.


    He sighed with distress in his heart, and only after Murong Yi''s beautiful figure had completely disappeared did Cang Yun calm himself down. He shook his head and tossed the complicated emotions to the back of his mind before heading in the direction where the Sensing Pearl was located.


    Boom! *


    Roar!


    A beast roar that was filled with unwillingness spread far and wide. Looking in the direction of the roar, one could see a huge Spiritual Beast, several meters tall, suddenly crash to the ground. Beside him, a green-clothed youth was watching indifferently at this scene.


    "The fifth spiritual medicine."


    After a while, the youth walked over and picked up a stalk of spirit medicine. The corners of his mouth curled into a faint smile.


    In just half a day, he had collected five rank 1 spiritual medicines. This speed made Cang Yun happy, but at the same time, he couldn''t help but sigh with emotion towards the treasure land. One must know that on the road, he didn''t look for it too carefully and only passed these spiritual medicines.


    As this thought flashed across his mind, Cang Yun lifted his head slightly. His deep eyes gazed into the depths of the forest, as a burning excitement flashed in his eyes.


    The Rank 1 Spirit medicine in front of his eyes did not have many benefits. If he wanted to raise his cultivation, he would need at least a Rank 2 or above Spirit medicine to have any effect, and those things grew in the deeper parts of the forest.


    Aside from the threat from the Netherworld and Xu Guang, the Heaven Class Promotion Tournament would take place after the end of the three month secret realm. Only the fifth stage of the Secret Treasure Trove would be able to participate.


    To be promoted to the Heaven Class, all the Earth Class disciples over the age of fifteen would only have this chance. Because the Heaven Class Promotion Tournament was only opened once every five years, and people over the age of twenty could not participate, it was Cang Yun''s only chance.


    Everyone knew that the Heaven Class competition of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy was a place where the geniuses would gather. There was an even wider stage where everyone desired to join, and Cang Yun was naturally no exception. Therefore, no matter what, he had to obtain the qualifications to enter, and all of this hope was within the depths of the treasure filled forest.


    However, before that, he had to first find the disciples of the Vastheaven Realm ¡­

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    This piece of land was so large that it was hard to imagine. During the half a day''s journey, the Sensory Pearl did not sense any other disciples from the Vastheaven Realm, so it was obvious that the others were scattered far away. Fortunately, the location that they had sensed earlier was quite close.


    "We''re almost there. I wonder who it is?"


    Cang Yun smiled and put away the Sensory Orb. He released the power of his soul and started to sense ahead. This was the benefit brought by the strong mental strength of a Soul Cultivator. His Sensory Perception ability far surpassed that of an ordinary martial artist.


    Hm?


    However, when the Mental Energy spread out, Cang Yun''s expression instantly changed. His eyes narrowed as he stared into the depths of the forest, while a violent emotion faintly flickered within.


    His figure flashed as he turned into a ray of light, swiftly flying away.


    Not far away in the forest, a figure was lying on the ground in a sorry state. His white clothes were mottled with blood, and under the cover of his messy hair, a somewhat immature face was staring at the figures in front of him with a deep anger in his eyes.


    "You son of a b * tch from the Underworld, if you want to kill me, kill me. I won''t even furrow my brow." The youth was roaring with all his might, but he did not care about the wounds all over his body. It was hard to imagine that such an imposing aura actually appeared on such a young boy.


    In front of them, there were three unruly figures. They stared at the seriously injured youth with expressions of ridicule and ridicule.


    "Don''t be in such a hurry to kill him. Of course, you have to kill him, but you can''t do it so easily. At the very least, I''ll make you suffer a bit, no?" One of the purple-clothed youth said with a cold smile.


    "Heh, you''re right. You, Cang Ling, are a genius of the Vastheaven Realm after all. Killing a genius is something that needs to be done slowly ¡­" The other youth''s eyes narrowed and revealed a cruel smile.


    "Haha, you three pieces of trash from the Netherworld, if I were to fight you alone, I would be able to completely crush you with one hand. Do I need to be afraid of trash like you?" However, in the face of the Netherworld''s vicious words, the Cang Ling showed no fear at all. Instead, she laughed heartily with an extremely arrogant expression on her face.


    In terms of strength, none of the three of them could match up to Cang Ling. In fact, he almost escaped the encirclement of the three of them, but that was the reason why they were so furious in their hearts, and vowed to torture Cang Ling to death.


    What a wonderful thing it is to torture someone who is both an enemy and a genius.


    "You''re very arrogant, but I believe that you won''t be for long." The purple-clothed youth laughed sinisterly and slashed at Cang Ling with the sword in his hand.


    Puff!


    Fresh blood splattered everywhere. The white robe was torn apart, revealing a wound that had deeply cut into his flesh.


    Cang Ling let out a muffled groan. However, there was no change in her expression. She stared at the three people in front of her without blinking, like a venomous snake lying in wait in wait.


    "Luo Hai, your sword art doesn''t seem to be that good." The dark skinned youth looked at the purple-clothed youth and laughed. Then, he looked at Cang Ling and said, "You still have to use your fist to beat someone!"


    As the sound of his voice faded, a huge fist directly landed on Cang Ling''s chest.


    Puff!


    As he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, Cang Ling''s body was blown away like a sandbag.


    However, this was not the end. The three of them slowly walked up, and the last one remaining, the black-clothed young man, pursed his lips into a smile.


    "My fist doesn''t have much strength. It''s my turn."


    With a flick of his finger, the youth in black clothes caused a few stones to fly through the air.


    Puff puff puff!


    This time, it was even more tragic. The stone that was holding the source energy landed on Cang Ling''s body, and like a hidden weapon, it directly exploded into countless bloody wounds.


    Fresh blood flowed out, dyeing the Azure Spirit into a bloody figure. It seemed to be on the verge of death, and even its eyes were powerless to open.


    Seeing this tragic scene, the three of them seemed to be endlessly satisfied as they started to loudly laugh.


    "Not bad, this torture feels great." The young man chuckled.


    "It''s a pity that I can''t take it anymore." The black-clothed youth''s slender fingers slightly twirled as they emitted a cold light. It seemed as if he wanted to continue for the rest of his life.


    "Alright, let me cut off his head and hand it over to the young lord. This guy is worth a million gold coins." In the end, the violet-clothed youth raised the sword in his hand, and his eyes revealed a burning, greedy light.


    When they heard this, excitement flashed in the eyes of the other two. Before they entered, their Young Lord, Luo Qing, had already instructed them that as long as they killed a disciple of the Vastheaven World, they would receive a generous reward.


    This was much greater than a huge fortune. Everyone was jealous. Now, they couldn''t help but sigh; their luck was truly too good.


    "A million gold coins, I''m here."


    The purple-clothed youth''s eyes lit up. He took a step forward and raised the longsword in his hand before chopping down. His immature face did not have the slightest hesitation; it was filled with surging greed and speed.


    Swish!


    The long sword rumbled as it emitted a cold glow. As if it could sense that a life and death crisis was approaching, Cang Ling opened her eyes weakly. However, a relieved smile appeared on her face. The torture had finally come to an end.


    Brother Yun, Sister Yue, and the brothers of the Vastheaven Realm will be leaving now.


    As the last line in her heart was uttered, Cang Ling once again powerlessly lowered her eyes.


    Clang!


    However, just as the violet-clothed youth''s sword was about to land on Cang Ling''s neck, a dark black dagger appeared out of nowhere. It firmly stared at the sword''s force and froze in mid-air.


    The violet-clothed youth''s expression changed as he hastily turned his head, only to see a gloomy face that contained icy coldness enter his vision. His pitch-black eyes surged with boundless surging killing intent, causing him to shiver.


    "It''s you."


    Under that ice-cold gaze, the violet-clothed youth could not help but panic in his heart. He slowly retreated until he was beside the other two. Only then did he slightly calm down, and his back was covered in cold sweat.


    "What a terrifying look!" The three were in a defensive position, but their hearts were cold.


    "Brother Yun!"


    At this moment, Cang Ling finally opened her eyes once again. As she stared at the tall and straight figure blocking her front, an uncontrollable joy surfaced on her exhausted face.


    "Lie still, watch me avenge you." Cang Yun slightly turned around and looked at the Cang Ling who was covered in blood. His pupils shrank as he softly warned, before turning to look at the three people from the Netherworld.


    "Are you ready to die?"


    There was no fury in his voice. His voice was calm and even, but the coldness within it spread out like a cold wind. The surrounding temperature seemed to have dropped abruptly at this moment.


    Bang!


    The three of them took a step back, their hearts filled with fear. In their eyes, Cang Yun''s aura was filled with a bloody killing intent, causing them to feel a chill down their spines.


    This kind of aura was something that only people who had experienced countless slaughters and lived on the edge of life and death for years. To students like them who lacked experience, it was a great deterrent.


    "Cang Yun, don''t be too arrogant. You''re only at the third layer, what can you do to us?" The purple-clothed youth waved his sword and said with a false front and a weak heart.


    "That''s right, we have two fourth layer secret manuals, and one is at the third layer. You should be the one to die." The youth''s gaze turned slightly cold. Although he was intimidated by Cang Yun''s aura, when he thought about his own strength, his confidence was immediately restored.


    "If I kill him, the reward of three million gold coins will be great for my entire life." The black-robed youth said.


    The more the three spoke, the more confident they became. In the end, they even had thoughts of greed in their minds. As long as they killed Cang Yun, the rewards would be sufficient for them to enjoy their entire lives.


    Cang Yun''s expression did not change as he looked at the three people who were gradually revealing vicious glints in their eyes. However, the coldness in his eyes became even more intense, as if a cold flame was burning fiercely.


    "It seems like you are ready."


    The gloomy and cold voice was like the sound of a death bell ringing out.


    Swish!


    Finishing his words, Cang Yun''s figure instantly appeared in a flash. Enveloped by the dark black source energy, he seemed to transform into a lively ghost.


    "Such a fast speed!"


    The three of them were shocked, but they were all at least at the third layer of the secret arts. Their reactions were not slow, as their Origin Energy surged, they did not retreat but instead attacked.


    Boom boom!


    A violent fluctuation of Origin Energy spread out, stirring the entire space with a powerful aura.


    If the three of them attacked together, even if it was the fifth layer of the secret scripture, it would not be easy for them.


    However, with a flash of black light, Cang Yun''s body directly escaped from the area of the combined attack. Moreover, his speed did not decrease as he charged straight towards the three people from the Serene Luo world.


    "How is this possible!"


    "Is he really at the third layer of the secret art?"


    The three of them stared blankly as disbelief filled their faces. Cang Yun''s speed was so fast that even their cultivation bases at the fourth layer were unable to match up to him.


    However, before they could think about anything else, an icy cold aura enveloped them. Following which, a calm and murderous voice sounded out.


    "Blood shall be repaid in blood!"


    Swish!


    A cold light flashed, and a cold and fierce short sword was like a venomous snake as it drew an unimaginably crafty arc. In an instant, blood shot out.


    "AHH!" My hand! "


    The teenager in black screamed. The hidden weapon that was caught between his slender fingers fell to the ground. It was bloodstained and exuded a faint smell of blood.


    The other two were also shocked. As their throats rolled, cold sweat couldn''t help dripping down their cheeks. Panic once again rose in their hearts.


    "Too weak." Cang Yun stopped not far away and shook his head indifferently.


    Although the cultivation of these people were not considered low, they were too few in terms of tempering, and the combat prowess they displayed was pitifully weak.


    "Retreat, we are not his match." The purple-clothed youth gave a loud shout and took the lead to flee.


    When they heard this voice, the other two hurriedly followed suit and fled in sorry states.


    "Can you escape?" Cang Yun''s eyes became serious, and the killing intent within them did not weaken in the slightest.


    In the next instant, his figure transformed into a black shadow as he once again charged forward explosively.


    The fury of killing intent could only be quelled by slaughter!

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    Boom! Boom! Boom!


    Within the forest, three figures pathetically halted their steps as a muffled sound rang out. Their eyes were filled with fear and fury as they stared at the boy in front of them.


    "Cang Yun, don''t tell me you think we''re done for? We''re retreating because we don''t want to suffer a loss. That won''t do anyone any good." Amongst the three of them, the violet-clothed youth''s status was obviously slightly higher than theirs as he stood out and spoke in a low voice.


    "Both of you were defeated, are you even worthy?" As his gaze swept across the three of them, Cang Yun faintly shook his head before speaking in a cold voice, "I have said that I will repay this debt with blood, so today, all of you will definitely die!"


    "You ¡­ We have repaid you with blood, but we did not kill Cang Ling. Why do you not want to die? " The purple-clothed youth was extremely furious. However, under Cang Yun''s gaze that was filled with killing intent, the fury in his heart was replaced by fear as he asked rather unwillingly.


    "Because I will pay ten times the price for dealing with people I care about!"


    As the words left his mouth, a dense killing intent once again filled the air. As he thought of the calamity that had befallen Cang Ling, the anger within Cang Yun''s heart, which had been calm for two years, once again ignited.


    "Die!"


    With an explosive shout, Cang Yun turned into a streak of light and dashed towards the injured youth in black.


    This person had the lowest cultivation base out of the three of them, so naturally they had to make a move against him first.


    "Be careful!"


    In a flash, he blocked Cang Yun''s attack. He knew that the black-clothed youth would definitely not be able to block Cang Yun''s attack, and if he was directly killed, the remaining two people would be in even more danger.


    "You think you can stop me?"


    However, when Cang Yun saw the purple-clothed youth''s actions, his expression didn''t change in the slightest. Instead, a cold, mocking gaze appeared in his eyes.


    Clang!


    The short sword struck the violet-clothed youth''s long sword. Cang Yun took a step to the side and his body did not pause at all. The short sword in his hand flashed as he gently slashed his left wrist under the youth''s terrified gaze.


    Puff!


    "AHH!"


    The black-clothed youth screamed again. His hands were stained with blood. All of his techniques were focused on hidden weapons. Now that his hands were injured, it could be said that he had completely lost his ability to fight.


    He looked at Cang Yun with eyes filled with fear. He knew that Cang Yun had not killed him on purpose, but that was the reason why it made him panic even more.


    "Arhat, let''s attack together!" The violet-clothed youth was shocked once again. He hurriedly shouted out. He was truly frightened by Cang Yun''s strength.


    "Cang Yun, die!"


    Hearing this, the youth with a dark shadow let out a loud shout as his hand formed into a fist, and like a rolling stone, it smashed towards Cang Yun.


    Seeing this, Cang Yun''s expression did not change. He placed his short sword on his left hand and clenched his right fist. Black Origin Energy twined between his fingers as he rushed forward to meet the attack head-on.


    "Haha, comparing fists with me? You''re courting death!"


    Although he did not use an Origin Skill for this punch, his physical strength had been completely integrated into it. He did not fear any martial artist of the fourth layer of the Secret Treasure, not to mention that Cang Yun was only at the third layer of the Secret Treasure, and he also did not use any Origin Skills.


    Thus, this shady youth was confident that he would definitely win this punch!


    BOOM!


    In a split-second, their fists fiercely collided with each other. Powerful Origin Energy spread out, stirring up a storm of Origin Energy.


    However, after a moment of stalemate, the smile on the youth''s face suddenly stopped. This was because within Cang Yun''s dark black source energy, he could feel an extremely tyrannical power. And under the impact of this kind of power, the source energy of his fourth layer of the secret scripture actually had a tendency to be difficult to resist.


    Bang!


    As the shock wave passed through the boy''s body, his body shook and he was finally forced a few steps back from the shock. His face revealed an expression of disbelief.


    "How is this possible, how can your source energy be so strong!"


    Cang Yun didn''t answer his question, but said coldly, "If you attack my brother once, I''ll return ten punches to you. Now, there are still nine punches left!"


    As soon as he finished speaking, under the frightened gaze of the youth, Cang Yun''s fist blasted out once again.


    Boom! *


    The dark skinned youth frantically tried to block, but this time, he was pushed back several meters. His arm felt numb, as if his entire body was going to fall apart.


    Boom! Boom! Boom!


    However, Cang Yun did not stop. After another three rounds, the tyrannical power was unstoppable.


    Puff!


    A mouthful of blood sprayed out from the youth''s mouth. His arms hung limply down, and even the bones inside were shattered.


    "I admit defeat, I was wrong, I beg you to let me go!" The youth''s eyes were full of fear as he loudly begged for mercy.


    But Cang Yun still did not stop.


    "Five more punches!"


    Boom! Boom!


    Puff!


    In the blink of an eye, all ten punches had been completed. Cang Yun withdrew his fist and calmly stood there with no emotions in his eyes.


    On the other side, the sinister youth had long since died. Both his arms were broken, and his eerie white bones were exposed, causing chills to run down one''s spine. His chest was also caved in by his fists, and his entire body was no longer recognizable.


    "This... "Dead. Dead." The violet-clothed youth and Chen Xi were completely stupefied.


    The confrontation between Cang Yun and the youth with a dark shadow was extremely swift. It took the youth only a few breaths'' time to make his move, but before he could do so, his companion was already dead.


    "It''s your turn. If you stab my brother, I''ll return ten sword strikes to you!"


    Cang Yun''s expression was expressionless as he looked at the purple-clothed youth. He slowly placed the short sword in his right hand.


    "No, you can do this. I am willing to cripple my own cultivation. I beg you, please let me go." The violet-clothed youth begged for mercy in panic.


    However, what answered him was only a cold dagger.


    "You, I''ll kill you!"


    As the short sword stabbed forth, the violet-robed youth howled in madness as he ruthlessly stabbed out with the sword in his hand towards Cang Yun.


    However, everything was in vain.


    His agile figure was like a nimble monkey as he easily dodged the purple-clothed youth''s long sword thrust at him. Then, a cold light flashed and a dark red color shot out from the purple-clothed youth''s body.


    The first strike!


    Shua shua shua!


    The sword moved like the wind and Cang Yun did not stop. The short sword in his hand stabbed out at a speed that was difficult for the violet-clothed youth to react to. The tricky angle made it impossible for one to defend against it.


    Three breaths of time later, the wind stopped and the sword stopped.


    The violet-clothed youth collapsed to the ground after losing his breath, and his chest was a mess of blood and gore. After a careful inspection, there were no more than 10 sword strikes.


    As he retracted his sword and stood still, Cang Yun''s gaze landed on the last black-robed youth. "It''s your turn!"


    Without wasting any time, Cang Yun stretched out his hand and grabbed a handful of rubble. The dark black power source attached itself to the gravel and he threw it towards the youth in black.


    Puff puff puff!


    The black-clothed youth''s hands were crippled. Against this sort of attack, he had no way to block it. All of the shattered rocks were like secret weapons as they smashed into his body.


    In an instant, he died.


    Cang Yun glanced at him indifferently before turning around to leave. However, the cold glint in his eyes had not completely disappeared.


    "The Netherworld. It''s not over yet!"

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    In a wide and dry hollow tree, a youth in azure clothes was quietly sitting cross-legged. Beside him was a bloodied figure lying on the ground.


    The green-clothed youth had his gaze fixated on the figure beside him the entire time. His gaze carried a faint trace of worry until the aura of the heavily injured figure before him gradually returned to its peaceful state. Only then did he heave a long sigh of relief.


    "Cough, cough ¡­"


    Not long after, the seriously injured youth finally woke up. His eyes were open, but there was an unconcealable excitement hidden within his exhaustion.


    "Brother Yun, I''m not dead?"


    Cang Yun shook his head and laughed, "What do you think?"


    However, just as his smile was raised, the pain from the wounds on his body made him shiver uncontrollably. Even his tender face contorted a little, but this situation made him even more excited, because he was certain that he was still alive.


    "Lie still and don''t move. Although I gave you the healing pellet, it''s not something that can be recovered immediately." Cang Yun sternly warned before continuing, "Thankfully, they are only minor injuries. Since they do not injure the Dantian and meridians, you do not have to worry too much."


    "Phew ¡­" "That''s good." Upon hearing these words, Cang Ling heaved a long sigh of relief. It would be even worse than death if he were to hurt his cultivation.


    Blinking his eyes, Cang Ling looked at Cang Yun. The worry he had just felt made him understand how he felt after losing his cultivation base for the past two years.


    "Brother Yun is a man of perseverance. He can even endure the pain!" Cang Ling was secretly impressed, and her admiration for Cang Yun grew even stronger.


    Cang Yun naturally did not know what Cang Ling was thinking. After pondering for a moment, he said, "Let''s rest here for a few days. We''ll look for the others when you''ve fully recovered."


    Cang Ling nodded. Although he did not want to implicate Cang Yun, it was too difficult for him to even get up.


    "Oh right, Brother Yun, where are the three people from the Netherworld?" Thinking of the scene before she fainted, Cang Ling couldn''t help but ask curiously.


    "Kill him, he''s even worse off than you." Cang Yun laughed faintly.


    "Killed him?" Cang Ling was stunned for a moment before she continued excitedly, "If we kill them, it''ll be a pity that we won''t be able to do so ourselves."


    "There might be a chance in the future. However, are you sure you can make a move when the time comes?" Cang Yun laughed faintly.


    "Why can''t I? I''ve already died once, what is there to be afraid of." Cang Ling''s pupils constricted. There was a faint but sharp aura within it. He currently hated those from the Vastheaven World to the bones.


    Cang Yun nodded his head with a calm expression. However, his eyes were flickering with an undetectable sense of gratification. A person would only grow after going through a lot of hardships. Moreover, it was obvious that Cang Ling had already done so.


    "Oh right, Brother Yun, I found a secret location in the forest." Suddenly, Cang Ling raised her eyebrows and said in a low and mysterious voice.


    "Oh? "Tell me about it."


    Seeing the excited expression on Cang Ling''s face, Cang Yun''s interest was piqued.


    "I can''t enter that place, but I feel that it must be extraordinary. When my injuries heal, I''ll bring you there to take a look." Cang Ling answered.


    "Can''t get in?"


    Cang Yun raised an eyebrow and became curious. There was such a place in the forest? A natural dangerous place? Or do you think?


    "Alright, when your injuries recover, let''s go take a look." After pondering for a moment, Cang Yun agreed. If what Cang Ling said was true, then this place was indeed worth investigating.

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    Three days passed in the blink of an eye.


    At this moment, Cang Yun was sitting cross-legged in a large tree hole. In front of him, a purplish-gold spirit beast egg was being nourished by his Origin Energy, giving off a dense luster.


    This Purple Gold Wild Egg needed source energy to moisturize every day, so Cang Yun had always brought it with him on this trip.


    "At this rate, there should be about a month left before it hatches."


    After about fifteen minutes, Cang Yun retracted his palm and the corner of his mouth curled into an expectant smile. After a few days of careful feeding, Cang Yun could clearly feel that the life force within the purple gold egg had become much stronger. It even seemed to have a faint trace of intelligence.


    "Brother Yun, I''ve almost recovered."


    To one side, when Cang Ling saw that Cang Yun had finished his work, she giggled and came over.


    "Why? Can''t wait any longer?" Cang Yun Yang raised an eyebrow.


    "Heh heh, indeed, a little." Cang Ling chuckled. She rubbed her hands together in excitement and said, "I''ve been here for a few days already, I''m so bored."


    Cang Yun nodded, "Let''s go then. Lead the way."


    As for the mysterious place that Cang Ling mentioned, Cang Yun was also quite curious.


    Thus, under the lead of Cang Ling, the two of them traveled through the forest for a while before arriving at the location mentioned by Cang Ling.


    "Is this the place?"


    Cang Yun stopped in his tracks and looked ahead. There were a few towering ancient trees, and behind them was a sheer cliff. Other than that, Cang Yun did not discover anything strange, which made him frown, and look at Cang Ling with suspicion.


    "It is indeed here, but it cannot be seen with the naked eye." Seeing Cang Yun''s confusion, Cang Ling explained with a smile on his face. Then, he took a few steps forward and slowly began to move his palm towards the air in front of his.


    Weng! *


    In that instant, an obscure fluctuation suddenly appeared. Under Cang Yun''s astonished gaze, a light blue barrier that was the size of a house actually appeared in front of Cang Ling''s body.


    Cang Yun quickly stepped forward and pressed his palm on the barrier as well. He carefully felt the energy waves and fell into deep thought.


    "Brother Yun, how is it? Have you discovered what this is?"


    After a moment, Cang Ling blinked and asked.


    "It should be a formation." Cang Yun was silent for a moment, before he slowly said.


    "Formation?" Cang Ling''s eyes lit up and immediately nodded, "No wonder I was unable to figure it out even after studying for half a day."


    Formations were the patents of Soul Cultivators. It was extremely difficult for ordinary Origin Cultivators to come into contact with them. Thus, many people did not understand it.


    "Wait for a moment, I need to study." Cang Yun did not explain too much, his understanding of formations was also very limited, he had only come into contact with the star array formations used to refine battle puppets, and this light blue barrier, although its aura was somewhat similar to the star array, the principles behind it were very different, so Cang Yun did not dare to be sure.


    In the next moment, an intangible spiritual force surged out from Cang Yun''s soul, and quickly spread to the surface of the barrier, and gradually extended. Gradually, a semicircle shaped blue light barrier appeared.


    Cang Yun sat with his eyes closed as he controlled his Mental Energy to carefully feel the undulations within. Slowly, a flash of understanding appeared in his mind.


    This was indeed an array, because from the Spirit Power feedback, Cang Yun discovered that the light blue barrier in front of him was like an exquisite machine that was continuously operating with the help of the Heaven and Earth Origin Energy. There were no signs of life, and only the array formation was able to do this.

 C83

    Weng! *


    In front of the nameless array, Cang Yun retracted all of his spirit energy. The light blue halo also slowly dissipated, as if it had never appeared before.


    "Brother Yun, how is it?" Cang Ling approached and asked.


    Cang Yun gave a slight smile and did not hide anything. "It is indeed a formation, and it was set up by a person."


    "Then, what''s inside?" Cang Ling''s little face lit up with excitement. From his point of view, since there was a formation to conceal the treasure, there must be some kind of treasure within.


    For the time being, I am not certain. Not only is the color of the formation so it can''t be seen, even Spirit power cannot penetrate it. So, I don''t know what exactly is inside, but from the range of the formation, the space inside shouldn''t be that big. Cang Yun explained.


    "Eh, then is there a way to break this formation?" Cang Ling was completely clueless as to what was going on. He could only cast his gaze towards Cang Yun.


    Cang Yun nodded slightly, "There''s a way, and there''s more than one."


    "First, I can use brute force to break it. I tested it just now, and the defense of this formation is only at the fifth layer, so if the two of us work together, we should be able to break it. However, this method is quite dangerous, because as far as I know, some formations have an offensive effect, and if we use brute force to break it, an accident might happen."


    "The second method is to slowly study it and find its weakness to break it in one go. However, with my knowledge of formations, this method is not very confident. Even if I can break the formation, it will take at least a while."


    Cang Yun slowly recounted the thoughts in his mind while thinking about which method was most suitable.


    "I don''t know anything, Brother Yun, you can do whatever you want." Cang Ling shook his head. Without any hesitation, he waited quietly for Cang Yun to make a choice.


    After a long time.


    Cang Yun''s furrowed brows relaxed as he made a decision in his heart, "I''ll try the second method first. If it really doesn''t work, I''ll force my way through it."


    "I''ll be protecting Brother Yun. You can focus on studying." Cang Ling nodded.


    "Alright."


    Cang Yun nodded and replied. Without further ado, he once again sat down cross-legged. His Mental Energy spread out as it enveloped the formation.


    Breaking the array by skill was a very complicated task, because breaking the array by this method would first require the user to understand the operation of the array, and secondly, they would need to find a way to break the array by using this kind of method. Any array, even the lowest level, would have a very complex operation, and this was also why the path of the array was very complicated.


    "Thankfully, this formation is not powerful and only seems to be set up by the person who laid the formation. Otherwise, with my Mental Energy, I would not even be qualified to try it."


    As he felt the feedback from his Mental Energy, Cang Yun heaved a sigh of relief. The complexity of this formation was similar to the one he had encountered before. However, the trajectory of this formation was rather unfamiliar. Breaking it might not be easy, but it was not impossible.


    In the next moment, Cang Yun''s eyes were shut as his mind gradually sank into the formation.


    Gradually, the traces of the formations were captured by the Azure Cloud Spirit Power and fed back to his mind, gradually forming a complicated pattern.


    After an entire four hours had passed, the pattern formed within Cang Yun''s mind was only an extremely small piece. Evidently, it would take a very long time to completely assemble it. Moreover, during this process, Cang Yun''s Mental Energy must be able to endure it for a very long time.


    Not far away, Cang Ling also cast her gaze over. When she saw that unmoving figure, a tinge of worry appeared on Cang Ling''s face. This was the Ancient Desolate Forest. If they were to encounter a powerful Spiritual Beast, the consequences would be unimaginable.


    Time slowly passed. A day had passed, and the sky gradually darkened.


    Within the forest, beast roars rang out one after another. Furthermore, as the light dimmed, it became increasingly excited and violent. At this moment, this place seemed to have become a paradise for spirit beasts.


    "Brother Yun, you have to do your best." Cang Ling was carefully hiding under an ancient tree as he watched ahead. At that spot, Cang Yun was still seated cross-legged, as though he did not show any signs of stopping ¡­


    Roar!


    Suddenly, a beast roar rang out from within the forest. The roar wasn''t very loud, but Cang Ling felt a strong sense of danger. He turned around, and discovered a pair of eyes emitting a dark green light, staring at him greedily.


    Turning around and glancing at the figure that was still seated cross-legged, Cang Ling clenched her sword and gritted her teeth, "I must buy Brother Yun some time!"


    Cang Ling knew that after studying the formation for an entire day, Cang Yun had already found a way to break it. Otherwise, with the personality of the person in the future, he wouldn''t be wasting time there.


    Furthermore, the aura of the spirit beast in front of them was not that strong.


    "Let''s go all out!" With a stern look in her eyes, Cang Ling prepared to meet them head on.


    Roar! Roar! Roar!


    However, the moment he moved, rays of dark green light suddenly appeared from within the forest. They were like dazzling fireflies that covered the surroundings of the forest.


    "You don''t have to do this, right?" Cang Ling''s body trembled and felt her scalp go numb. She hurriedly stopped her feet as well. With so many Spiritual Beasts, continuing to go up was simply courting death.


    Roar!


    However, not attacking did not mean that they would be safe and sound. The roar of a beast sounded out and countless Spiritual Beasts instantly stormed towards the Spiritual Beast.


    The earth trembled, and the aura of their prey caused these spirit beasts to go crazy.


    "Damn, Brother Yun, run!" The Blue Spirit trembled, turned around and ran, at the same time, it did not forget to remind Cang Yun.


    Hm?


    However, when Cang Ling turned his gaze in the direction of the formation, he realised that there was no trace of Cang Yun.


    "How is this possible!" Cang Ling was shocked and stood rooted to the spot. For a moment, she even forgot to run.


    "Brat, what are you waiting for? Come in."


    Right at the moment when the Blue Spirit was panicking, a familiar voice suddenly came from the great formation. This voice caused his body to tremble, and he immediately came to a realization.


    "Brother Yun broke the formation!"


    Cang Ling was overjoyed as she hurriedly ran towards the direction of the formation.


    Weng! *


    Just as the Azure Spirit was about to arrive, the large formation immediately opened up a passageway. And as the Blue Spirit entered, the passageway rapidly closed, and their figures and auras, all of them disappeared without a trace.


    Roar!


    Inside the forest, the group of spirit beasts didn''t understand what was going on. They shook their heads, pondered for a while, and then gradually left.


    The space had once again returned to its previous calm state. When the two within the formation saw this, they both let out a long sigh of relief before turning their gazes towards an ancient stone house that had existed for god knows how many years.

 C84

    In the formation, the two men stared at the small stone house in a daze.


    "How could there be a stone house in this mystic realm? Could there be someone staying here?" Cang Ling asked doubtfully.


    "I''m not sure." Cang Yun shook his head. He immediately took a couple of steps forward and gently touched the surface of the stone house. Immediately, a rock fell from the surface and turned into powder.


    With a frown, Cang Yun said, "This stone house has been here for a long time. Even if there is someone living here, it should have been here a long time ago."


    "A long time ago, could it be ¡­?" Cang Ling was shocked. He seemed to have thought of a conjecture that shocked him as well.


    "Rumor has it that this secret realm is the residence of the Venerable Immortal Yang. Your guess is not without reason." Cang Ling understood Cang Ling''s thoughts and nodded. However, she then continued, "However, legends are still legends. No one knows how much truth lies."


    "Let''s go in and take a look. Maybe there''s an answer inside." Cang Ling nodded before the two of them pushed open the stone door and entered.


    Rumble! *


    Accompanied by a deep rumbling sound, the stone door slowly opened. A wave of the aura of time blew over from within.


    Within the stone house, a gentle light shone down, causing the entire space to be illuminated. Cang Yun raised his head slightly and saw that the entire stone roof was filled with night pearls the size of goose eggs.


    Below him was a neatly placed table and chair. On the table, there were a few scattered jade slips on the dusty surface. Other than these, there was nothing else in the room.


    "Brother Yun, quickly take a look at what''s written on the jade slip." Cang Ling was a little excited. As she spoke, she swiftly grabbed a jade slip and opened it to examine it.


    Cang Yun nodded and grabbed another jade slip as well.


    As the jade slip unfurled, one could see one strange symbol after another. It was the size of a tadpole, but the patterns on it were extremely complicated. Just looking at it made one feel dizzy.


    "Brother Yun, what is this? I don''t understand a single symbol." While Cang Yun was immersed in his thoughts, Cang Ling complained with a bitter face.


    "These are formation patterns used to set up the formation." Cang Yun smiled.


    "Rune? No wonder I don''t understand. Are these jade slips valuable? " Cang Ling shook her head helplessly and asked.


    "To you, it is worthless. Naturally, it is useful to me. However, the actual value of this formation will depend on what is recorded in it." Cang Yun gently wiped the dust off the surface of the jade scroll as he said with a smile.


    The dao of formations was endlessly profound, and different formations had all sorts of unfathomable uses. Moreover, they were divided into different ranks according to the lowest to the highest. Thus, before he could understand them, Cang Yun was unable to determine their actual value.


    "Alright then. We''re all destined to be trapped here tonight anyway. Brother Yun, you should study it first." Cang Ling placed the jade slip in her hand back on the stone table. She no longer had the mood to continue studying it and randomly found a place to lie down.


    "Remember to pay attention to the Sensory Orb."


    Cang Yun nodded his head and gave a reminder before once again sinking his consciousness into the jade slip.


    Arrays were a special method that used array patterns to communicate with the power of the heavens and earth, thus forming a special method. The range of the array formation was extremely large, and it was mainly divided into attack, defense, and support types, with different combinations of array patterns being able to form different array formations, thus each type of array pattern arrangement was unique and unique. This also determined that every array master was a master that had inherited their knowledge, otherwise, it would be impossible to create an array formation based on their own talent.


    As for the rank of array formation, it corresponded to the rank of array master. From low to high, it was divided into nine grades.


    According to Cang Yun''s knowledge, in the entire continent, array masters held an extremely high position, even higher than alchemists. Any array master would be roped in by various factions at all costs.


    Since formation masters were able to receive such treatment, it was naturally due to their rarity and usability, and the conditions were extremely harsh.


    First of all, he had to be a Soul Cultivator, and second of all, he had to have a master.


    As for the continent, due to the reverence of formation masters, every formation master held themselves in high regard and valued their own inheritances highly. They wouldn''t casually impart knowledge of their formation to others.


    Thus, in order to become an array master, besides the talent to cultivate the soul, the most important thing was the inheritance of the formation spell. And now, such an opportunity had appeared in front of Cang Yun.


    Time slowly passed. In the blink of an eye, six hours had passed.


    At this time, Cang Yun, who had been immersed in comprehending the jade slip, raised his eyebrows and finally moved.


    With a swipe of his hand, he took out several milky white formation stones from his storage ring. At the same time, he held a tiny dagger in his hand and began to slowly carve on the formation stones.


    The strokes were extremely slow, but they did not show any signs of stopping. Gradually, one by one, extremely complex patterns of array patterns began to take shape.


    Formation patterns were the key to laying down formations. Array masters needed to understand every formation pattern thoroughly, and not only must there be no differences in their shapes, they also needed to engrave their spirituality into them. This required an extremely high talent, and those with excellent talent would be able to comprehend a formation pattern in a short moment, while those with low talent would need a very long time to comprehend it.


    An hour passed, and finally, the formation stone Cang Yun took out was completely filled with runes.


    At this time, Cang Yun waved his hand and threw the formation stone in his hand to a specific spot around his body.


    Weng! *


    Suddenly, the stone started to emit a milky white halo of light. Then, a mysterious aura started to spread out and the surrounding Origin Energy started to tremble. Then, it started to be attracted toward the stone in an unending stream.


    Cang Yun was inside the array, and he could feel the surrounding heaven and earth origin energy becoming denser and denser. He was extremely excited in his heart.


    "So this is a formation? It is indeed extraordinary. However, it does not seem to be as difficult as the legends say."


    This allowed Cang Yun to have a new understanding of his own talent. However, he was not too surprised by this, after all, he had directly awakened five soul imprints back then, and his mental strength talent far exceeded that of ordinary people.


    "Brother Yun, what''s going on?"


    At this moment, Cang Ling also felt something strange. He stood up and walked to the edge of the formation that Cang Yun had set up, as a bewildered expression appeared on his face.


    "It''s nothing, there''s a source gathering array set up. You should come in and take a feel as well." Cang Yun smiled and explained.


    "Origin Gathering Formation?"


    Blinking his eyes, Cang Ling''s gaze towards Cang Yun instantly brightened. This formation was a treasure used by cultivators.


    "Brother Yun, did you arrange this?"


    After walking into the array for a while, Cang Ling licked her lips and said with an incredulous and excited tone in her young and tender voice.

 C85

    "Brother Yun, did you arrange this?"


    Within the Origin Gathering Formation, Cang Ling cried out in disbelief.


    Although he didn''t know much about arrays, Cang Ling had heard of the fame of the Origin Convergence Array. This was because this array was extremely beneficial to a martial artist''s cultivation. With it, one could easily cultivate it with twice the result and half the effort.


    "Of course it''s me, but this is only a simplified version of the Origin Convergence Array. It''s not as useful as a real Origin Convergence Array. That thing requires a lot of materials, so we can''t find it right now." Cang Yun explained.


    "A simplified version?" Cang Ling nodded. He could also feel that within the array, the density of source energy was only two levels higher than outside. And it was said that the true source energy gathering array would at least double the concentration of source energy.


    However, there wasn''t the slightest disappointment in Cang Ling''s heart, and she was still extremely excited. "The simplified version is quite good as well. We''ve never used it before."


    Array masters were extremely rare in the Azure Province, and any array master, even the lowest ranked array master, was recruited by a large force. A power like the Vastheaven World, which did not have much fame, would not have the chance to obtain one, thus, the Origin Convergence Array did not even exist in the Vastheaven World.


    In the Heaven Class of the Immortal Sun Spiritual Academy, there were many Origin Convergence Array. Among them, there were 90 first grade Origin Convergence Array and 10 second grade Origin Convergence Array, making a total of 100. This was why only Heaven Class disciples were qualified to use them.


    "This is only a simplified version, but I never said I couldn''t set up a real Origin Convergence Array." After smiling, Cang Yun said calmly.


    "Eh?" Cang Ling was stunned for a moment before a light flashed in her eyes, and she anxiously asked, "Brother Yun, can you set up a genuine first class source gathering array?"


    "From the experiments just now, it should be fine." Cang Yun smiled.


    Grade 1 formations were the lowest level, and with his current five soul imprints, it was more than enough to complete the setup of this type of formation.


    "Really? That''s great! Even if we can''t enter the Heaven Class, we don''t need to worry about cultivation in the future." Cang Ling exclaimed in excitement, as if a huge stone in her heart had finally dropped.


    In the past, every year, there would only be a maximum of ten disciples that would successfully advance. In comparison to the one thousand disciples of the Earth Class, it was truly a one in a hundred spot, with the majority of the people being eliminated.


    And it just so happened that the Heaven Class disciples were the core of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy''s nurture, and many cultivation resources could only be used by these people. For example, the Origin Gathering Formation that made everyone''s eyes go red with envy was the most important of them all.


    I will report this matter to Father. As for whether he will agree or not, I am not sure, so, you must try your best in the Heaven Class Selection Competition. Also, you also know that advancing to the Heaven Class is not only about the benefits of the Origin Convergence Array.


    Although he knew that with Cang Ling''s current cultivation, it would be difficult for her to advance to the Heaven Class, he did not wish for the latter to lose his competitive spirit because of this.


    The path of martial dao was extremely difficult. One had to have the heart to advance bravely in order to achieve any results.


    "Don''t worry Brother Yun, I know what to do." Cang Ling retracted her smile and said seriously.


    "Good, then you can start cultivating here. This simplified version of the Origin Convergence Array can last for a day, then I''ll take a look at the other jade slips." Cang Yun nodded his head and walked to the stone table, continuing to study the other jade slips.


    Like this, time flowed by, and in the blink of an eye, another day passed ¡­


    Pow!


    Cang Yun closed the last jade slip in his hand. His eyes that were originally filled with obsession flashed with a bright light.


    "This time, I have really picked up a treasure!"


    Grasping the ice-cold jade slip in his hand, Cang Yun''s face was filled with an excited smile.


    There were a total of five jade slips in the stone room, all of which contained formations. Among them, three of them were of the first rank, the auxiliary formation, the Spirit Gathering Formation, the offensive formation, the fire formation, and the defensive formation, the Spirit Turtle Formation. Amongst the three first rank formations, the Spirit Gathering Formation was the simplest, Cang Yun had already grasped them.


    Cang Yun studied the other two jade slips for a while, but was unable to find any clues. It was obvious that with his current mental strength, he had no way to comprehend this kind of formation, so he had no choice but to give up.


    "Brother Yun, how was the harvest?" At this time, Cang Ling walked out from the dissipated simple Spirit Convergence Array.


    "Pretty good." Cang Yun replied with a smile.


    In terms of value, three of the five jade slips were worth hundreds of thousands of gold coins. As for the two second rank array formations, they simply couldn''t be measured with gold coins. Even with Cang Yun''s mental fortitude, he was unable to contain his joy.


    Cang Ling nodded. From the Origin Convergence Array, it could be seen that Brother Yun''s harvest this time around was definitely unimaginable. However, he could only express his envy towards this reward. He did not have the qualifications to learn formations.


    "Then, do you know who is the owner of this stone chamber?" Cang Ling curiously asked.


    "I''m not sure. There are no clues in the jade slip." Cang Yun shook his head. He was also quite curious about this. From the traces left behind in this stone chamber, it seemed like this place had existed for a very long time. Could it be that this was really the remains of the Venerable Immortal?


    If that was really the case, then it meant that there were a lot of things.


    Rumble rumble rumble!


    Just as the two of them were discussing about this, the world suddenly shook as if there was a powerful surge of energy that wanted to tear this secret realm into pieces.


    "What''s going on?"


    The two of them looked at each other and saw a rich shock within each other''s eyes. Although they were within the formation, the momentum that shook the world outside still clearly surged within their hearts.


    "Could it be that a treasure has appeared?" Cang Ling asked in bewilderment.


    However, Cang Yun shook his head, "It doesn''t look like it, this feeling is more like some kind of external force trying to break through this space."


    Because of his powerful Mental Energy, Cang Yun was able to sense the tremors even more slowly. The changes before him were clearly caused by the appearance of the treasure from the outside.


    "Then what should we do? Should we go out and take a look at this sudden change?" Cang Ling asked.


    "I won''t rush it for now." Cang Yun waved his hand. After pondering for a moment, he said, "There are still a few more hours before dawn. The changes in front of us will definitely cause chaos for the spirit beasts, so going out now would be even more dangerous."


    "I hope the other brothers are fine."


    Cang Ling nodded. However, her eyes were filled with worry.

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    BOOM!


    The Ancient Desolation Forest was destined to usher in a restless night. Ever since the event, the entire forest seemed to have fallen into chaos. Countless spirit beasts were madly rushing and roaring in the forest, as though they had encountered a great calamity, stirring up the entire land.


    This kind of turmoil continued for an entire night before it gradually showed signs of calming down.


    At dawn, Cang Yun and Cang Li walked out from the great formation. They looked around at the messy forest, and their hearts were very unsettled.


    "Something big must have happened." Cang Yun''s eyes were filled with worry. It was obvious that a Spiritual Beast would not be able to cause such a large-scale commotion.


    The most worrisome thing was that as far as Cang Yun knew, this secret realm was a separate space. Even the experts of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy would not be able to sense what was happening here.


    "Brother Yun, there are spirit creatures over there." Suddenly, Cang Ling called out.


    Cang Yun looked over and saw a few Spiritual Beasts running rapidly through the forest. Everywhere they passed, the plants were all in a mess.


    "Those guys are so flustered. Are they running for their lives?" Cang Ling nervously looked around and asked in surprise.


    Cang Yun frowned and shook his head, "Even if they are escaping, it shouldn''t be towards the depths of the forest. Spirit beasts are extremely strong in terms of levels, and low level spirit beasts would definitely not dare to head towards the territory of high level spirit beasts."


    As he finished his words, Cang Yun fell into deep thought. The scene before him was quite strange. Normally, a Spiritual Beast rebellion would occur from the depths of the forest to the periphery. However, this kind of completely abnormal situation was impossible.


    "Was it some kind of summons?"


    All of a sudden, a strange conjecture appeared in Cang Yun''s mind. His expression changed as he made a decision, "Come, let''s follow them and see what happens."


    As a result, the duo quietly followed behind the spirit beasts and gradually headed into the depths of the forest.


    Several hours later, deep in the forest.


    The two of them were still closely following the spirit beast horde. However, the difference was that the number of spirit beasts had increased from the very first to over a hundred. As time passed, there were still many spirit beasts gathering from all directions.


    Such a spectacular scene caused the doubt and worry in both of their hearts to grow even stronger. There must have been a demon when something abnormal happened, and this matter was extremely strange.


    "Brother Yun, there''s a reaction from the Sensory Pearl, and everyone else seems to have gathered together." Suddenly, Cang Ling whispered.


    "Everyone is together?"


    Cang Yun raised his eyebrows in shock. However, after sensing the direction that the Sensory Pearl pointed to, he felt relieved because that direction was where the spirit beasts were gathering.


    "It seems like the upheaval this time has attracted everyone." Cang Yun muttered in his heart. He then said to Cang Ling, "Hurry up and find the others."


    The two of them sped up and passed the spirit beast horde as soon as they finished their words. They then flew in the direction of the Sensory Orb.


    Four hours later, an enormous valley appeared in front of Cang Yun, and both of them stopped.


    A fishy smell permeated the air and could be clearly heard from far away. However, what was astonishing was that even though there were so many spirit beasts gathered together, there were no signs of a fight. It was as if an organized army was quietly waiting for an order.


    Occasionally, the Spiritual Beasts that had just arrived would join them and quietly land on the grass. They did not dare to rebel at all.


    "Young master."


    "Cang Yun."


    At this time, Cang Yue, who was leading the other disciples, also felt Cang Yun''s arrival and came closer.


    Looking at the crowd, Cang Yun did not see any signs of injuries and nodded slightly, "When did you come? Do you know what happened?"


    Cang Yue shook her head. "We just arrived not too long ago, so we don''t know what exactly happened. All we know is that it should be related to last night''s phenomenon."


    After she finished speaking, Cang Yue extended her jade hand, pointed to another part of the forest, and said: "Most of the other participants of the trial have also arrived, but everyone was afraid of attracting the attention of the spirit beast horde, so they did not show themselves."


    Cang Yun looked over, and sure enough, there were several figures hiding in the forest. Each and every one of them was closely watching the movements in the valley.


    "No Spirit Beasts came to cause trouble?"


    However, what surprised Cang Yun was that these people''s concealing techniques were not very good. To the spirit beasts that had been wandering in the forest for a long time, they were practically useless. Why did the spirit beast horde not move at all?


    "No, that''s what all of us find strange." Cang Yue''s beautiful eyes revealed a similar expression of doubt.


    As the two of them were talking, a figure suddenly walked over with quick steps.


    "Young Master Cang, our family''s Young Master Peng Jie requests it."


    It was obvious that he was one of the participants in the secret realm smelting trial. As for the Young Master Peng Jie that the youth had spoken of, Cang Yun was no stranger to him; he was the young master of the Floating Cloud Realm and also one of the students of the Immortal Sun Spirit Academy.


    "Are you here to discuss the matter?"


    "Exactly." The youth''s reply was neither humble nor arrogant, and carried the bearing of a disciple of a great power.


    "Then lead the way." Cang Yun nodded, and at the same time, indicated for the people behind him to go as well.


    A moment later, Cang Yun and the group arrived at an empty space above the valley. At this time, the empty ground was already packed with people, and a large majority of the trial disciples were gathered here.


    Cang Yun''s eyes were locked onto the center of the open ground. Over ten figures were gathered there, forming a small circle. Each of them had a dignified demeanor, appearing like a crane among a flock of chickens.


    At this moment, a burly youth among them seemed to have sensed something. Upon seeing Cang Yun, he laughed heartily, "Brother Cang, you''ve finally arrived."


    The burly youth was the young master of the Floating Cloud Realm, Peng Jie. Cang Yun returned a smile before slowly walking over.


    "Brother Cang, congratulations on your recovery." Peng Jie said with a smile and sincere congratulations.


    "Thank you very much." Cang Yun faintly smiled. He had met Peng Jie a few times before. The latter was a straightforward person, and Cang Yun also had a good impression of him.


    However, a voice that was clearly not friendly to Cang Yun suddenly sounded while the two of them were conversing.


    "Peng Jie, didn''t I say that everyone is qualified to enter our circle?"


    Cang Yun looked over. The person who spoke was a young man in white. He had a handsome face, but his entire body was emitting an arrogant aura. Moreover, Cang Yun could see quite a bit of hostility within his gaze.


    "Zhang Ao, Brother Cang is also the young master of a transcendent power, why is it that he doesn''t have the qualifications to be here?" Peng Jie frowned slightly. There was a trace of dissatisfaction on his angular face. With regards to his arrogant attitude, he did not like it at all. If it were not for the fact that they had something to discuss, the two of them would not have been able to get along.


    "Heh, just a mere young master of the Vastheaven Realm with a cultivation of the third stage, what a joke." Zhang Ao glanced at Cang Yun, his face full of disdain.


    There were even a few people looking at Cang Yun with a gloating smile. The youngsters loved to compete with each other for courage, so stepping on Cang Yun, the genius that was the focus of attention today, was something that made them feel a sense of accomplishment.


    "Zhang Ao, I hope you can restrain yourself. We came here to discuss cooperation, so we won''t fight." No matter what, he was the one who had invited Cang Yun over. Zhang Ao was not giving any face at all, making him feel embarrassed, but just as he had said, this time he was here to negotiate cooperation, so no matter how unhappy he was, it was not appropriate for him to act out directly.


    "Young Master Peng Jie, I feel that what Young Master Zhang Ao said is correct. With the strength of the team from the Vastheaven Realm, they indeed don''t have the qualifications to join us."


    However, before Zhang Ao could say anything, another voice sounded from the crowd.


    "Xu Guang, are you going to continue messing around?" Peng Jie looked at the speaker with a helpless expression. Two people had already stood up against him, while the others were gloating. This let him know that he no longer had much right to speak on this matter.


    "I''m just speaking the truth." Xu Guang spread out his hands in a businesslike manner and said, "Just the third layer of the secret scripture is able to participate in the decision-making. If others were to know about this, it would be hard to convince the public, right?"


    As Xu Guang''s voice fell, Luoqing also sneered and said, "I also think that the Vastheaven Realm is not qualified to participate in the discussions."


    "Sigh." Seeing that Luoqing had also stepped forward, Peng Jie sighed and no longer spoke. He shot an apologetic look towards Cang Yun. After all, the latter had been invited by him. Now that he had been ridiculed, he felt extremely guilty.


    "Young Master Cang, go back from where you came from. If there is an order later, we will inform you and your subordinates." Seeing that Peng Jie had admitted defeat, Luoqing looked at Cang Yun with a smile that was not a smile, and said in a strange tone.


    From Rosella''s point of view, this act of slapping the face was even more straightforward than striking out.


    "Hmph, a small character needs to have the consciousness of a small character." Zhang Ao also sneered, revealing an arrogant attitude.


    Cang Yun had maintained his silence from the beginning till the end. His calm face was expressionless, and even in the face of Luo Qing and Zhang Ao''s mocking, he remained unmoved.


    Only when everyone had finished talking did he blandly ask, "Are you all done?"


    "You can leave now that you''ve finished." Xu Guang narrowed his eyes. He didn''t know why, but the calm expression on Cang Yun''s face made him feel a sense of unease. However, just as this feeling arose, he laughed in his heart. Right now, no one was speaking up for Cang Yun, he did not believe that the latter had the ability to turn the situation around.


    "No rush. You''re done. I haven''t said anything yet." The corner of Cang Yun''s mouth curled up slightly, and he looked at Xu Guang, "You said that my Vastheaven Realm is not qualified, so you ¡­ What is it? "


    Hm?


    Everyone was stunned, they were stunned by Cang Yun''s seemingly ordinary tone, but in reality, it was extremely insolent. Earlier, Xu Guang and his group had been against him, but Cang Yun''s words were a clear smack in the face.


    "What did you say!" Xu Guang angrily roared, his face contorted.


    "I say, who do you think you are? My Vastheaven Realm is not qualified, and you think you are qualified enough?" Cang Yun calmly repeated, not giving the slightest bit of face.


    As the sound of his voice faded, the crowd burst into an uproar.


    "You''re crazy!"


    "Heh, he didn''t seem to be so arrogant two years ago, right?"


    "Xu Guang is so angry that his nose is crooked. Let''s see how he deals with this."


    The crowd was in a flurry of discussion, but most of them were gloating. Just like how they had treated Cang Yun, these people did not have the spirit of helping others.


    Xu Guang''s eyes were bloodshot and his killing intent was extremely strong. He wanted to kill Cang Yun, but he knew that this was not the time to act and there was also the threat of a spirit beast horde nearby. If he were to act now, no one would agree.


    Therefore, he forcefully suppressed his anger, "You said I''m not qualified. In terms of cultivation, who can be stronger than me here? In terms of power, I''ve also gathered thirty unspecialized characters this time. Tell me, who am I not qualified to be?"


    "Comparing cultivation base?"


    Cang Yun smiled faintly, "Tell me, if you really want to deal with the spirit beast horde below, how much use will you have with your cultivation alone? How many can you kill? If we really are competing in terms of individual cultivation, then I think that there is no need for everyone to gather here. "


    "As for the power that you mentioned, I want to laugh even more. Do you think those people who temporarily depend on you are your people? I can guarantee that if we kick you out now, none of those people will follow you, so don''t put money on your face, you really aren''t qualified. "


    You really aren''t qualified. As soon as Cang Yun finished speaking, it was as if Xu Guang had been slapped in the face. The anger in his heart exploded in his chest.


    "You ¡­ "You''re courting death!"


    Xu Guang roared, and after losing his mind, his palm directly smashed down towards Cang Yun''s head.


    "Stop!"


    Bang bang!


    However, the moment Xu Guang made his move, two figures instantly stopped him. As they collided, both parties were forced back a few steps.


    Fighting one against two, he was still not at a disadvantage. From this, it could be seen how strong Xu Guang was.


    "Xu Guang, you dare to make a move here? Have you gone mad? If you alarm the spirit beast horde, will you be able to take responsibility?" One of the two people who had blocked Xu Guang earlier was him.


    "Hmph." Xu Guang snorted coldly and did not reply, but he had no intention of continuing.


    Peng Jie heaved a sigh of relief, and said in a deep voice, "We are all here to discuss cooperation, why should we argue over such a small matter? And even if we work together, it''s only temporary. There''s really a grudge that can''t be resolved, can''t we? "


    "Peng Jie''s words make sense. One more person makes an additional force. Let''s put aside our grudges for the time being and discuss the matter of the spirit beast disturbance first."


    "That''s right. The situation is still unclear, so it would be safer to join forces. Everyone should know about what happened in the Immortal Yang secret realm a hundred years ago, right?"


    The rest of the people also began to speak up. Although they loved to watch the commotion, they did not want to see the big news. Furthermore, they did not forget the purpose of this gathering.


    "Then, Brother Cang, how about you put your grudges aside for now?" Peng Jie looked at Cang Yun, then looked at Xu Guang and the rest and said.


    "I have no objections." Although he hated Cang Yun to the bones, he did not dare to offend the masses.


    Rosella and Zhang Ao also remained silent, obviously tacitly agreeing to this matter.


    "Of course I have no objections." Cang Yun smiled.


    "Alright, let''s discuss the movements of the spirit beasts first."

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    "Alright, let''s discuss the matter of the spirit beasts acting strangely first."


    As the sound of Peng Jie''s voice faded, everyone formed a small circle.


    "The movements of the spirit beasts are very strange this time. Everyone, let''s share your thoughts." Peng Jie looked at the crowd and asked.


    "From what I know, the world suddenly changed and the spirit beasts started to gather. As for the reason, I don''t know." A violet-clothed youth said.


    Hearing this, Zhang Ao glanced at the youth and sneered, "You''re not talking nonsense, who doesn''t know of the things you say?"


    "Zhang Ao, are you looking for trouble?" The violet-clothed youth instantly became angry. He was also the Young Master of one of the powers. When had he ever been mocked like this before?


    "Enough." Seeing that the two were about to argue, Peng Jie gave a loud shout and angrily glared at Zhang Ao, saying: "If you have news, say so. If there''s no news, don''t look for trouble."


    Hearing this, the two of them looked at each other hatefully and no longer said anything.


    "I think that''s what we all know. This is very unusual, and we don''t know anything about it yet." Another youth spoke up.


    When they heard his words, most of them nodded their heads. Clearly, their understanding of this matter was limited.


    "Brother Cang, what do you think?" Peng Jie suddenly asked Cang Yun.


    "Wait." Cang Yun asked indifferently.


    "Wait?" Everyone frowned, confused. "Can you explain it more clearly?"


    "Although I don''t know the reason behind the unusual movements of the spirit beasts, since they have gathered here, their purpose will be exposed sooner or later. Therefore, I believe that we just need to wait patiently." Cang Yun slowly said.


    "That''s right." Peng Jie''s eyes lit up as he nodded his head slightly. "To be able to control a myriad of changes without changing anything. After we figure out the reason, we will then come up with the corresponding strategy. This is great."


    "However, before that, I feel that we should join hands. If we meet an unexpected situation, we should advance and retreat together, so as to guarantee our safety."


    "I agree."


    "I have no objections either."


    "¡­"


    Under Peng Jie''s questioning gaze, everyone nodded in agreement. In this way, a simple alliance could be considered to have been established.


    However, it was obvious that no one cared too much about it. If they truly met with a threat, it would not matter if they huddled together. However, if they met with benefits, the alliance would immediately disintegrate.


    "Alright, according to my observations, there are no signs of attacks from these spirit beasts. Therefore, everyone should gather here for the time being." Peng Jie nodded. He knew what everyone was thinking, so he didn''t do much research on the topic.


    After a brief discussion, everyone dispersed.


    "You''re dead meat."


    Just as Cang Yun was about to leave, Xu Guang''s voice filled with killing intent rang in his ears.


    He turned his head slightly, met Xu Guang''s cold gaze, and smiled, "I will wait."


    Finished speaking, Cang Yun did not spare Xu Guang another glance as he walked in the direction of Cang Ling and the others.


    "I will definitely kill him!" Xu Guang looked at Cang Yun''s leaving figure, and his fists were clenched so tightly that his fists were crackling.


    "Don''t worry. Since we''ve already found him, he won''t be able to leave this place alive. Not only him, everyone in the entire Vastheaven World will die as well."


    Xu Guang narrowed his eyes, his gaze landed on a beautiful face in the distance, as he lightly said: "I don''t care about others, but she, you have to leave her to me."


    "You know the rules of the academy. This matter must not be left alive." Rosella frowned.


    "Don''t worry, I''ll deal with it after I play."


    "Alright."


    Cang Yun was lurking in the forest above the valley. He looked down at the spirit beast horde below with a eagle-like sharp gaze and carefully took in all the details. He instinctively felt that this matter was not simple.


    Behind him, a beautiful figure slightly curved her body, and the faint fragrance of a young girl suffused the air, causing people to feel relaxed and happy.


    "Did you find anything?"


    His voice was like a white cloud in the blue sky, giving off a pure and gentle feeling. Hearing his voice, Cang Yun smiled slightly, facing Cang Yue''s eyes that were as moving as autumn water, and shook his head helplessly.


    "The spirit beast horde didn''t do anything at all. I can''t see what they''re planning to do for now."


    With a slight knit of her brows, Cang Yue asked with doubt: "These spirit beasts still have a vicious personality, how can they be so organized?"


    "That''s what I''m curious about." Cang Yun lazily lied on the grass and grabbed a blade of grass with the corner of his mouth. He was deep in thought.


    A moment later, the fragrant scent of grass wafted into his mouth. Cang Yun blinked his eyes and asked, "Do you think that something is controlling these spirit beasts?"


    This was the only explanation that Cang Yun could think of. Under normal circumstances, it was impossible for spirit beasts to gather and live together in peace.


    Moreover, although there were tens of thousands of these spirit beasts and they were numerous in number, their strength was uneven. Moreover, high level spirit beasts were extremely rare. From what he could tell, there were only two seventh grade spirit beasts. Based on the environment of the Ancient Desolation Forest, Cang Yun didn''t believe that the strength of the spirit beasts in this forest was only this much.


    Therefore, the only explanation was that the Spiritual Beasts within this forest were not affected by the unusual movements. In other words, the person controlling them from the shadows did not have the ability to control those powerful existences.


    Cang Yue''s watery eyes blinked slightly, as if they were rippling with a little bit of thought. This was a beautiful girl with meticulous thoughts.


    "If what you said is true, then the thing or person that controls all of this must be hidden within this valley. Otherwise, how could it have the ability to restrain these fierce spirit beasts?"


    "There aren''t many intelligent women like Big Sister Cang Yue." Cang Yun''s eyes lit up as he praised.


    "Why do I feel like you have long thought of this and purposely came to test me?" Cang Yue rolled her eyes. With a pampered and fair face, she looked indescribably charming.


    "As expected of one of the beauties of the academy, even Xu Guang, who is the enemy, has a crush on her."


    Compared to Zhou Xian''er''s cuteness, Murong Yi''s coldness, and Cang Yue''s temperament was even more pure and pure. To a man with ambition, this sort of temperament was extremely attractive.


    From this, it could be seen how charming the latter was. But of course, the most important part was that Cang Yue was not a member of the Cang family, and had only been accidentally picked up by a elder of the Cang family. That was why Cang Ling dared to have such thoughts.


    "I just thought of it." Cang Yun laughed before retracting his smile, saying, "It seems that there are some other details that we did not notice earlier."


    He once again cast his gaze downwards. However, this time, Cang Yun was not observing the movements of the spirit beast horde. Instead, most of his attention was focused on his surroundings.


    If there was really something manipulating from the shadows, then it must be extremely well hidden, so Cang Yun decided to start from this aspect.


    Hm?


    Suddenly, an extremely hidden spot appeared before his eyes, attracting Cang Yun''s attention.

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    Hm?


    All of a sudden, Cang Yun stared at a spot in the depths of the valley. There was a tiny, blurry black speck at the bottom of a rocky mountain there.


    From afar, if one did not observe this black dot carefully, it would definitely be overlooked.


    "Did you find anything?"


    Cang Yun slightly nodded, and said. "That place has always given me a strange feeling."


    In fact, other than using his naked eye to observe, Cang Yun had long spread out his Mental Energy. Under the inspection of his Mental Energy, the area around the black dot seemed to be enveloped by a mysterious energy and Cang Yun''s Mental Energy was unable to penetrate it.


    "That seems to be... Is it a cave? " Cang Yue slightly leaned forward, and after observing for a while, she raised her bright eyes and said.


    A burst of fragrance wafted over. Cang Yun turned his head and saw the flawless and beautiful face very close to him. A strange feeling rose in his heart.


    Cang Yue seemed to have sensed something. When her gaze made contact with Cang Yun''s slightly lost gaze, her cheeks turned slightly red.


    "Does it look good?" Suddenly, under this strange thought, Cang Yue''s temperament changed. Her eyes were bewitching like silk, and her thin red lips formed a gentle arc as she spoke.


    "Eh, of course they look good." Cang Yun came back to his senses and blushed, feeling slightly embarrassed. However, he still replied according to his heart.


    Seeing Cang Yun''s predicament, Cang Yue chuckled; her laughter was like the tinkling of a silver bell in a cool breeze.


    "I thought that after not seeing you for two years, your mentality had really turned into that of an old freak."


    "Are you cursing me?" Cang Yun rubbed his nose. He knew that he had been teased by the young girl in front of him. He helplessly shook his head. However, his heart was quite calm. This kind of relaxed atmosphere was indeed pretty good.


    "Alright, let''s get back to the main topic at hand. Your observation skills are very good, and it''s indeed a cave." In the next moment, Cang Yun explained with a straight face, "It''s just because that cave is small and far away that it looks like a small black dot. It''s easy to be overlooked, even I didn''t notice it before."


    "You think there''s something weird about it?" A strange glow flashed within Cang Yue''s beautiful eyes. If not for Cang Yun''s reminder, she would not have noticed such an inconspicuous place.


    "Don''t you think that the gazes of the spirit beasts will be fixed on that place from time to time?" Cang Yun nodded. At the same time, he had a smile on his face as he pointed at the spirit beast horde below him.


    Cang Yue looked over, and sure enough, the gazes of many spirit beasts were fixated at the location of the cave. However, these gazes were extremely obscure, as if they had been instructed.


    "Sure enough." A hint of excitement surfaced on Cang Yue''s beautiful face. She was just like a good scholar who had suddenly solved a complicated problem.


    Cang Yun was not excited. There was a musing look in his eyes. He was pondering just what kind of thing was in the cave.


    He had the intention to investigate the location of the cave, but seeing the dense mass of spirit beasts below him, he gave up on that idea. If he alerted these spirit beasts, even if he had ten lives, it would not be enough.


    "Looks like I can only wait and see."


    After giving it some thought, Cang Yun had no other choice but to continue observing from the shadows. Now that he had a target in mind, things were much simpler.


    Weng! *


    However, all of a sudden, a strange, demonic blue light shot out from the dark cave. While Cang Yun was still lost in thought, it entered his eyes.


    Cang Yun''s body shuddered as a chill ran down his spine.


    The blue light was extremely tiny like a beam of light, and during the transmission, it did not disperse in the slightest. Other than Cang Yun, who was carefully observing, the other people or spirit beasts seemed not to have noticed it.


    However, the moment that the devilish blue light appeared before his eyes, Cang Yun''s eyes unknowingly expanded rapidly. The black dot within the cave gradually grew larger in his sight, while the surroundings also gradually became blurry along with it. In the end, the only image in Cang Yun''s mind was the ten feet large cave, as well as the blue light that flickered with a strange aura.


    "That is ¡­" A pair of eyes! "


    A clear thought appeared in his mind, but in the next moment, Cang Yun''s consciousness gradually sank into a blur. It was as though there was a mysterious force that entered his body through that devilish blue light.


    His mind was in a state of chaos. Cang Yun had lost his train of thought, but a demonic voice kept ringing in his head, like a crazed voice, causing his thoughts to sink into depravity and submission.


    Time had already lost its meaning to Cang Yun.


    It was as if his consciousness had been firmly shackled by an invisible and powerful mysterious power, leaving only his body lying stiffly in the grass.


    His consciousness sank into oblivion, the light gradually disappearing, as if the very next moment, he was about to sink into endless darkness.


    "Cang Yun, what''s wrong?"


    "Wake up!"


    Suddenly, a gentle voice intruded into his mind, like a lighthouse in the darkness, indicating the direction for Cang Yun''s last line of consciousness.


    Naturally, Cang Yun was no exception. Under the guidance of this voice, although Cang Yun''s consciousness was weak, an extremely strong desire to survive burst forth, allowing him to gradually struggle free from the abyss.


    Phew...


    His vision returned to normal, but Cang Yun''s stiff body collapsed to the ground as if he had lost all of his strength. He greedily breathed in the air, and his clothes were already soaked with cold sweat. He seemed to be gravely ill and dispirited.


    "Cang Yun, what happened to you just now? How scary."


    Cang Yun forced out a slight smile, and said weakly, "I''m fine now."


    This was the first time in his life that he felt the fear of death, and it was much stronger than the fear he felt when his blood source was crippled two years ago. That moment of life and death let him clearly experience the helplessness and despair.


    "A pair of eyes."


    He was sure that the blue demonic glow was coming from a pair of eyes. As for what kind of eyes they were, he did not know. Other than the blue glow in the darkness, he did not see any other outline.


    But intuitively, he felt that it was definitely not a human inside because Cang Yun did not feel any emotions from those pupils. There was only an endless, deathly silence. When he thought about that kind of aura, Cang Yun felt a chill down his spine.


    "What kind of creature is that?" Where did it come from? What is its purpose? "

 C89

    At night, the moon was bright and the stars were thin. Clear moonlight scattered down like mercury, causing the entire forest to sink into a gentle silence.


    A bonfire rose up from the forest as the energy spread outwards. It was as if the moonlight was infected by a layer of warmth.


    After a day of observation and probing, the participants of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy were certain of one fact. That was, the spirit beast horde had no intention of provoking them. Thus, the crowd gradually relaxed.


    The dozen or so disciples of the Vastheaven Realm had already set up a bonfire by themselves. Surrounding them, their gazes were fixated on the youth sitting in the center with his eyes closed. The atmosphere was quite depressing.


    "Phew ¡­"


    Finally, the youth let out a long breath and withdrew from his meditation. Under the illumination of the fire, his face still had a trace of sickly white color.


    "Brother Yun, how are you? Are you feeling better?"


    A voice filled with worry rang out beside the youth. The one who spoke was the little genius of the Vastheaven Realm, Cang Ling.


    "It''s fine. It''s much better now." Cang Yun opened his eyes and saw more than ten pairs of worried eyes staring at him. He smiled faintly, and a warm feeling rose from within his heart.


    Rubbing his slightly dizzy head, Cang Yun looked at Cang Yue and said softly, "You didn''t reveal what happened, right?"


    "Nope." Cang Yue shook her head, and at the same time, furrowed her brows. She was very suspicious as to why Cang Yun had told her not to reveal this matter.


    Cang Yun nodded his head and also saw the doubt in the young girl beside him. He said, "I told you not to reveal it because I''m afraid that some people will seek their own deaths. That thing is not something we can deal with."


    "Just what is this thing? Are so many of us here unable to deal with it?" From Cang Yun''s expression, she could actually see a trace of fear, which was simply hard for her to believe.


    She understood Cang Yun. Even when his blood source had been destroyed and he had faced despair, he had never displayed such an expression.


    "I know the specifics as well, but I am certain that with our current strength, we absolutely don''t have the qualifications to provoke it." Cang Yun shook his head. He had personally experienced it before, so he knew how terrifying it was. In that situation, he did not even have the slightest bit of resistance, and if not for Cang Yue, he had no doubt that he would have lost his consciousness long ago.


    Cang Yun also had a terrifying thought, and that was that the reason why he was able to escape this calamity was because the unknown creature disdained killing him. It was as if an elephant was facing an ant, and the reason why it attacked him was only to give him a warning.


    "If it''s that terrifying, then aren''t we in danger?" Cang Ling shrunk back. With his admiration for Cang Yun, he did not doubt the seriousness of the latter''s words.


    Just how scary was something that even Brother Yun was afraid of? Unconsciously, a sense of reverence arose in Cang Ling''s heart.


    "That won''t be the case. In my opinion, that unknown creature shouldn''t be interested in attacking us. Otherwise, we wouldn''t be sitting here safely."


    "However, what is its purpose in gathering so many spirit beasts?" Cang Yun revealed a look of worry as he slowly said.


    "Did it gather all those spirit beasts? There was a seventh grade spirit beast inside! And it''s not just one! " Cang Ling sucked in a breath of cold air. Finally, he had a clear understanding of the fear that Cang Yun was talking about.


    "It''s pretty close." Cang Yun nodded. If it weren''t for this explanation, he wouldn''t believe that these spirit beasts would come here to gather after eating their fill.


    "Then what should we do, leave or stay?" Cang Yue frowned and asked.


    "Let''s stay here for now and take a look at the situation. But we have to be extra careful." Cang Yun replied. His intuition told him that something big was about to happen, but he didn''t know if it was good or bad, but he wanted to know what was going on.


    Cang Yun already had a guess in his heart, but whether it was correct or not, he would have to wait until the situation developed before he could verify it. That was why he chose to stay.


    Time flowed, and the night gradually deepened. In the blink of an eye, it was already late at night.


    The full moon was like a disk hanging in the sky. A gloomy and cold aura accompanied the moonlight, silently spreading through the forest.


    "The moon in the secret realm seems to be different from the outside world. It''s much colder." Cang Yun sat beside the bonfire. He raised his head slightly and softly muttered to himself.


    It was already late at night, and most of the people were meditating and resting. The forest was exceptionally quiet. However, Cang Yun felt a sense of unease in his heart. He had a feeling that something big was about to happen.


    "Is the spirit beast horde so quiet?"


    In the next moment, Cang Yun glanced at the valley where the spirit beast horde was located, and the unease in his heart grew even stronger.


    The full moon continued to rise into the sky, shining resplendently. The pure white outline of the moon had already reached its peak.


    BOOM!


    At this moment, the earth suddenly shook and within the valley, an inexplicably strong aura shot up into the sky, causing a change to occur suddenly.


    "What''s wrong?"


    "What happened?"


    "Hurry up and take a look!"


    Countless figures woke up from their meditation. They felt the aura that had suddenly erupted within the valley. Amidst their shock, they quickly rushed towards the edge of the valley.


    "Has it begun?" Cang Yun''s gaze was like lightning, as if passing through the night sky, and it landed on the enormous aura rising up from the valley.


    "Brother Yun, what''s wrong?"


    Cang Ling and the rest were awakened as well. Their eyes were filled with bewilderment and bewilderment.


    "I''m not sure for now. Let''s go take a look."


    Cang Yun stood up and led everyone from the Vastheaven Realm to the edge of the ravine. He cast his gaze downwards, and gradually, a look of shock appeared on the faces of the crowd.


    At this moment, in a valley filled with spirit beasts, a dazzling brilliance soared into the sky, shining on the bright moon suspended in the sky, enveloping the land within its brightness.


    Under the light''s illumination, tens of thousands of spirit creatures roared at the moon, their voices shaking the earth like demons dancing chaotically. Mysterious, spiderweb-like patterns crisscrossed and combined with each other beneath the spirit creatures'' bodies, forming a gigantic pattern that covered the entire valley.


    Moonlight scattered down like mercury and entered the patterns on the pattern. An extremely mysterious aura accompanied by a resplendent brilliance suddenly rose up.


    Swoosh!


    Suddenly, a beam of light the size of a millstone shot into the sky. It was as if there was a tremendous amount of energy within it. Wherever it passed, space itself would shatter.


    The entire space above the Upper Sky Canyon was instantly shattered by this force.


    The crowd was flustered. This kind of power was beyond their imagination, and for a time, everyone was shocked on the spot.


    "Yun. Brother Yun, what''s going on? " Cang Ling''s mind was also shocked by the scene in front of her. Fear that came from being shocked arose within her heart.


    Cang Yun did not reply. Instead, he stared at the shattered space with a thoughtful expression.


    Only after a long time had passed did he mutter, "A spirit beast formation ¡­ such an exquisite formation ¡­ what is its purpose?"


    As the sound of his voice faded, the shattered space suddenly shook. Then, a colossal creature broke through the void and flew out in front of everyone''s shocked eyes.

 C90

    Rumble rumble rumble!


    Above the valley, the entire space began to tremble. As the pressure swept out, the rocks in the valley cracked and crumbled, as though they had fallen into an earthquake.


    A gigantic palace appeared in the shattered space. The palace was suspended in the air, and it was ancient and grand as it filled the entire valley. Rays of multicolored light shot out from the palace, as if there were celestial spirits living within.


    On the surface of the palace, the ancient stone walls were tightly sewn together, looking as if they were crafted by the heavens themselves. Strands of jade-like luster were released, as if no matter how much time passed, the stone walls were unable to leave the slightest trace of the passage of time.


    "What is this? What a huge palace!" What a majestic aura! "


    "Could it be an ancient immortal palace? Does Venerable Immortal Yang really have an inheritance here? "


    "Heavens! We''ve run into some incredible fortuitous encounters, and now that the Immortal Palaces have appeared, there must be some incredible lucky chances within them. If we can get them, we''ll definitely rise to greatness in the future!"


    The crowd was shocked, but their emotions were mixed within. The appearance of the immortal palace was a world-shaking opportunity!


    Such a rare opportunity appeared once in a millennium, and everyone had only heard of it before. No one was lucky enough to see it, but today, they had actually encountered such a wondrous story. How could they not be excited?


    If not for the immortal palace floating in the sky, everyone would have rushed up to the palace. The people waiting for this moment all wished they could grow a pair of wings. This situation was really uncontrollable.


    "Brother Yun, is this really the legacy of the Venerable Immortal Yang?" The Blue Spirit Beast was also unable to contain its excitement. The fear that was brought about by the Spiritual Beast Array had already been completely swept away. All that remained was a deep sense of joy.


    "It''s quite likely." "Yes." Cang Yun nodded. The Immortal Yang secret realm was rumored to be the residence of the Supreme Celestial Yang, so the appearance of the immortal palace had a lot to do with him.


    Moreover, throughout these thousands of years, the legacy of the Daoist Immortals had been circulating here. However, no one had found it, and it also fit the current situation. After all, the immortal palace had been hidden in space for thousands of years, so it was reasonable that it hadn''t been found.


    "The appearance of the immortal palace, why is it that you don''t look happy at all?" Cang Yue''s thoughts were meticulous, his beautiful eyes looked at Cang Yun as he asked.


    "If it was really an accident, I would naturally be pleasantly surprised. However, that is not the case." Cang Yun gazed at the immortal palace with worry in his eyes.


    "You suspect ¡­?"


    "I don''t doubt it, but it must be related to that unknown creature. Otherwise, how could the Immortal palace appear so coincidentally after thousands of years of hiding in the void? The spirit beast formation from before also proved this." As he finished speaking, Cang Yun looked at the surrounding people who had fallen into a frenzy, and sighed lightly. "These people have already lost their minds, and do not consider the potential danger at all. If something really does happen, I''m afraid there will be many casualties."


    "Should I remind them?" Cang Yue frowned slightly as she said.


    "There''s no use in reminding them. People die for money and birds die for food. Even if the immortal palace appears in this world knowing that there''s danger, they will still risk their lives." Cang Yun shook his head.


    Cang Yue sighed, and asked immediately, "If it''s as you said, all of this is related to that mysterious creature, then what is it planning to do?"


    "The legacy of the Immortal palace?" If that''s the case, then why didn''t it wipe us out and then enjoy it all? "


    "That''s what I''m wondering." Cang Yun shook his head before replying, "However, from the looks of it, it took a lot of effort to find the immortal palace, so no matter what its purpose is, it must be related to the immortal palace."


    As soon as his words fell, Cang Yun suddenly thought of the night when the mutation had just occurred. At that time, he had felt a tearing force through space, and then, all of a sudden, something strange happened.


    Then, was that power related to some unknown creature? Or was it just then that it got here?


    If that was the case, the purpose of this unknown creature breaking through the void must be very large!


    Rumble!


    At this time, the ancient immortal palace in the sky shook once more. Then, under the scorching gazes of countless people, it slowly descended.


    The ancient and majestic aura swept out like a hurricane. The huge group of Spirit Beasts in the valley were sent flying by the strong atmospheric pressure. At this moment, under the might of the Immortal palace, they were like ants.


    "Retreat, quick!"


    The crowd quickly retreated in fear. Fortunately, everyone was at the top of the valley and was quite far away from the immortal palace. Therefore, no one was injured when the immortal palace landed.


    "Bang!"


    After ten breaths of time, the immortal palace finally landed on the ground. The ground trembled, and the entire Immortal Yang secret realm could feel its powerful might.


    The waves of air subsided, and the crowd also stopped retreating. A scorching flame once again ignited in the eyes of countless people.


    Excitement, fanaticism, greed ¡­ All sorts of emotions spread like wildfire.


    "The appearance of an Immortal palace is my destiny. I must grasp it!"


    "The inheritance of the Immortal Palaces ¡­ those with destiny will have it. Charge!"


    It was unknown who shouted, but it finally pushed everyone''s mood to an unprecedented level. Countless figures were like locusts as they flew towards the immortal palace.


    Under the enticement of the immortal palace, everyone was thrown into a frenzy. Strange movements, spirit beast formations, all sorts of abnormal things were thrown to the back of their minds. Even the countless severely injured spirit beasts in the valley didn''t care.


    Compared to the immortal palace, what was the value of a mere spirit beast corpse?


    "These people are crazy." From a clear-headed person''s point of view, this kind of situation was simply too crazy. At the same time, she was also quite happy, because if not for Cang Yun''s reminder, she might have become one of them.


    For the first time, she witnessed the terror of human greed.


    The people of the Vastheaven Realm did not move, but other than Cang Yue and Cang Ling, the others were more or less infected by the atmosphere before them.


    "Brother Yun, are we still going?" At this moment, he was extremely conflicted. Going there could be extremely dangerous. If he didn''t go, he wouldn''t be willing to do so.


    "Have you heard of moths flying into fire?" Cang Yun smiled as he stared at the immortal palace.


    "It means you don''t know your place. If a moth flies into a flame, you will only end up seeking your own death." Cang Ling did not know why Cang Yun had asked such a question, but she still replied in the end.


    "The immortal palace is a fire, and we are all moths." Cang Yun calmly said, but his eyes were shining.


    "Brother Yun, I understand. It''s better to give up what I can''t get." The Blue Spirit seemed to be deep in thought, and the obsession in its heart seemed to be slowly dissipating.


    "No, like I said, we are all moths. Fire is the pursuit of moths, how can we give up?" Cang Yun shook his head, and his eyes shone brighter and brighter, "Moths against fire, they lost their lives because they were ignorant. The path to their dreams not only requires persistence, but also intelligence. So, we have to be intelligent moths."


    "Wisdom moths?" The Blue Spirit murmured as a trace of brilliance appeared in its eyes. Cang Yue was also deep in thought.


    Cang Yun''s eyes were clear and bright, "Isn''t the journey of martial arts like moths to a flame? With a narrow escape from death, how many people were able to emit light and heat? The path under his feet required perseverance and perseverance! "Wisdom is the only way to find the Dao in the heart!"


    Cang Yun spoke clearly as if he was speaking to himself. A faint and powerful aura surged out from within his body like the sun in the sky, shocking and making people look up at him.


    "Let''s go, we''re challenging the Immortal Palace!"

 C91

    In front of the immortal palace, over a thousand figures swarmed over.


    A vast sea of people could be seen, yet under the pressure of the ancient immortal palace, it was as insignificant as an ant. The vast immortal palace naturally exuded a majestic aura, and upon nearing it, one would feel as though a great dao covered the sky, unapproachable.


    Everyone was shocked and stopped in front of the entrance.


    It was a heavy bronze gate, and it gave off an ancient and boundless feeling, as well as an infinitely vast aura.


    Cang Yun stood at the back of the crowd. However, he was deeply shocked by this aura. When he looked at the door, he felt as though he was as weak as dust.


    Above the gate of the immortal palace, ancient carvings formed two divine beast carvings. These carvings were ¡­


    Five-clawed Golden Dragon and Seven-Colored Phoenix.


    The two divine beasts each occupied a large gate. The golden dragon took the left, the colorful phoenix took the right. As the dragon flew and the phoenix danced, they carried a majestic and indescribable charm, shocking everyone.


    Everyone felt as if they were standing in front of a door leading to another world. Pushing the door open was like opening another world.


    Under the influence of this feeling, people''s eyes burned even hotter.


    Finally, someone couldn''t help but step forward, wanting to push open the gate of the immortal palace. The Origin Energy around this person surged, gathering into his arms. Evidently, he had no intentions of holding back.


    Weng! *


    However, these palms that were covered in source energy couldn''t even touch the entrance of the immortal palace; it was like an ant trying to shake a tree.


    Right at this moment, a majestic yet devoid of any human feelings voice suddenly sounded in everyone''s ears.


    "The Immortal palace test is open. Attack the gate. Those with enough strength will be able to enter the Immortal palace to participate in the test."


    The crowd went into an uproar.


    "So that''s how it is. The Immortal Palace test has officially begun!"


    "Strength passing. Seems like this is a test of cultivation. Trash doesn''t even have the qualifications to enter the immortal palace. Interesting."


    Nearing the entrance of the immortal palace, Zhang Ao and the others appeared extremely excited. In terms of strength and talent, they were all outstanding figures, and thus, they appeared to be in high spirits.


    "The Immortal palace test. It seems that the legacy of the Venerable Immortal Yang is here. I have to get it!"


    Xu Guang clenched his fist, and his eyes started to shine with ambition.


    His talent was naturally not ordinary, but he was not satisfied. He did not have an illustrious background, and did not enjoy too many cultivation resources, he believed that all of these restricted his development, and as a result, he thirsted for cultivation, craving for countless resources to let him squander his talent freely. He believed that only in this way would he be able to fully utilize his talent.


    Furthermore, although Xu Guang held the title of being the number one person in the Earth Class, the people from the arrogant factions looked down on him. He hated and hated those who looked down on him, and he also hated why he was born in such an ordinary manner.


    He believed that as long as he had sufficient resources, his talent would not be any weaker than Cang Yun''s. He wanted to prove to the world that he, Xu Guang, was a peerless genius.


    That was why he had sworn to change his fate. Now that the Immortal palace had appeared in this world, he had unprecedented hope. As long as he could obtain the legacy of the Immortal palace, then his identity, status, and wealth would all be within his reach.


    And right now before the immortal palace, there were many people who had the same thoughts as Xu Guang. Perhaps most people weren''t as crazy and arrogant as Xu Guang, but their desires were all the same, and that was to obtain the immortal palace''s inheritance, regardless of the cost!


    As a result, the atmosphere turned crazy.


    Countless people rushed to attack the entrance of the immortal palace. Beams of resplendent Origin Energy burst out; it was as dazzling as a myriad of red fireworks.


    Under such crazy attacks, in just a moment, dozens of silhouettes had already disappeared before the entrance of the immortal palace. Under such crazy attacks, in just a short moment, dozens of silhouettes had disappeared before the entrance of the immortal palace.


    However, the people who lost weren''t discouraged. Under the enticement of the immortal palace, under the stimulation of the successful people, these people worked even harder, risking their lives to search for the immortal path.


    Gradually, everyone gathered at the entrance of the immortal palace. Cang Yun was no exception. However, he didn''t immediately attack the entrance, but instead shifted his gaze to the cave in the depths of the mountain valley.


    The small cave was inconspicuous and did not emit the slightest fluctuation of aura. It seemed to be an existence that people would ignore the moment they saw it.


    "Still no signs of movement?" Cang Yun''s eyes flashed with a thoughtful look, but he didn''t think too much about it. In his opinion, whatever the purpose of that unknown creature was, it would be safe once it entered the immortal palace.


    As such, Cang Yun temporarily put this matter behind him and retracted his gaze. He began to carefully observe the first stage of the Immortal Palace assessment.


    The requirement to enter the immortal palace was very simple. As long as one''s cultivation base was high enough, they could explode with sufficient strength to enter. According to Cang Yun''s observation, this power should be around the 3rd layer.


    As for this point, all the disciples of the Vastheaven Realm were satisfied. This caused him to feel slightly more at ease. With the existence of these unknown creatures, he didn''t want his people to remain outside the immortal palace.


    "Let''s go in as well."


    Thus, under the lead of Cang Yun, the group arrived at the entrance of the immortal palace.


    The next moment, Cang Yun suddenly felt his vision shift, and he appeared on an empty piece of land.


    There was nothing on this piece of ground. It was like an empty world, a monotonous white color that spread to the ends of one''s vision.


    Swish swish!


    With a few light sounds, another person was sent in. Cang Yun circulated his Origin Energy and his body tensed up, increasing his vigilance. However, he did not see any other disciples around him.


    "Did they split up?" Cang Yun thought for a moment and then stopped thinking. This was because there were not many people in front of them, only a dozen or so. Compared to the total number of people that had entered, it was only a few dozen.


    Cang Yun glanced over, but he didn''t see anyone noteworthy. Whether it was Xu Guang or the leaders of other great forces, they were all not present. It was obvious that they had been divided into different arenas.


    However, even though Cang Yun did not care about others, it did not mean that others did not care about him either.


    As the number one genius of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy, there were very few people who did not know of him. Moreover, all of the ten or so people here clearly knew who he was.


    Numerous pairs of eyes stared at them with a slight fear within them.


    Cang Yun''s reputation as a famous tree was just too great. Although it had been silent for two years, many people still held reverence for him.


    At this moment, Cang Yun had become the focus of attention.

 C92

    "So it''s senior brother Cang Yun. Nice to meet you. I''m a disciple of the Floating Cloud Realm, Peng Kong."


    Amongst the people present, a young man approached Cang Yun and said with a smile.


    Floating Cloud World?


    "Nice to meet you." Cang Yun replied with a smile. The Floating Cloud World was Peng Jie''s power, and the two of them had a pretty good relationship.


    "Hmph, what senior brother? He only has the third layer of the secret scripture." However, someone in the crowd suddenly muttered in dissatisfaction.


    On the path of martial arts, the first to reach the top was senior brother. This was because there was no age difference, so this person had said that. However, his voice didn''t carry much confidence. It was clear that he was somewhat afraid of Cang Yun.


    "The people of the Netherworld?" Cang Yun glanced at the person who spoke. The Netherworld was Cang Yun''s mortal enemy, so Cang Yun did have some memory of the people from his faction, but Cang Yun did not care. This person only had the cultivation of the third realm, so it was difficult to arouse his interest.


    "Senior Brother Cang Yun was delayed for only two years. In terms of talent, I can''t even catch up, so it''s reasonable for me to call myself junior brother." Peng Kong kept his attitude very low. In fact, he was still rather respectful towards Cang Yun. He was the number one genius of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy in the past hundred years. Such a person was worthy of his respect.


    "You''re too polite." If it was two years ago, Cang Yun might have been a little proud of his talent, but after two years of training, he was no longer interested in his title of being vain. In fact, Cang Yun also knew that there was always someone better than him, and his talent was not something to be proud of.


    Seeing Cang Yun''s calm appearance, the disciple of the Underworld Realm''s disciple curled his lips and did not speak anymore. Although the former appeared to be only at the third layer of cultivation, he still felt a little guilty. As the young master of the Vastheaven Realm, he definitely had many methods that exceeded his imagination.


    After this simple interlude, everyone put away their thoughts and started to pay attention to the Immortal Palace test.


    Right at this moment, with a ''swoosh'' sound, in front of everyone, the vast expanse of white ground began to twist and distort.


    In the blink of an eye, a bottomless dark and cold abyss appeared out of thin air. The abyss was over a hundred zhang wide, and its length could not be seen. It was difficult to cross over, and above the abyss, an enormous bridge of light appeared.


    This bridge of light was thirty meters wide, three hundred meters long, and towering.


    On the bridge of light, an image slowly converged and became distinct. In the blink of an eye, it formed into a gigantic spirit beast!


    This spirit beast was fifteen meters tall and looked like an enormous tiger. Scarlet flames burned wildly on its body and it looked majestic.


    It had the fangs of a spear and the claws of a sword. Under the illumination of the flames around its body, its tiger eyes bloomed with a faint, cold light, giving people a strong sense of oppression.


    "What a ferocious spirit beast ¡­" But how did it happen? "


    All the youths present were slightly startled, and their eyes flickered with surprise.


    This tiger-shaped spirit beast was formed from thin air, and was obviously not a normal living creature. However, the feeling it gave people was very real. It had flesh and blood, and even the pressure in its eyes was extremely vivid, shocking.


    However, everyone had seen its appearance. Thus, they knew that the spirit beast in front of them was actually made up of energy. It was just that it was too real and gave off an illusion of being in a trance.


    An energy type spirit beast was able to completely imitate the feeling of a real spirit beast. This method was shocking, and judging from the spirit creature''s aura, its strength was beyond ordinary. This was even more shocking.


    "Each of you will have one chance to support for the time it takes to burn an incense stick. You can pass the first stage."


    At this moment, the indifferent, metal-like voice sounded again.


    "Such a rule ¡­"


    "It doesn''t seem too difficult ¡­"


    Everyone''s eyes lit up. They had originally thought that they would be able to defeat the spirit beast in front of them, but the truth was that they only needed to endure for an incense stick of time before they could pass.


    The aura of the tiger-shaped spirit beast was intimidating. If they wanted to defeat it, no one had the confidence to do so. However, it shouldn''t be too difficult for them to only last for an incense stick of time!


    Everyone was thinking this ¡­


    "In any case, everyone has to take the test, so I''ll just lead the way."


    After a while, one of the youths finally could not hold back the anxiousness in his heart and walked towards the light bridge.


    In the eyes of this young man, since he was going up first, he might as well take the top spot. Maybe he would receive some extra reward for his bravery, so he would earn big.


    Of course, although this youth''s mind was filled with thoughts, he didn''t show any signs of underestimating his opponent. Facing the spirit beast in front of him, his expression was grave and he raised his guard at all times.


    This was an Immortal Palace test. If he failed, it would mean that he would be eliminated. This youth had spent a lot of effort to enter, so he didn''t want to be the first one to be thrown out.


    The spirit beast in front of them was clearly not ordinary. The scarlet flames burning around its body danced like flaming snakes, and its frightening aura made one not dare to underestimate it in the slightest.


    The cold voice from before had said that as long as one was able to endure for an incense stick of time on the bridge of light, they would be able to pass.


    Therefore, this youth didn''t even think about attacking this spirit beast. He decided that as long as he could support the pillar, it would be fine.


    It was naturally much easier to defeat this spiritual beast with just his strength alone ¡­


    Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the youth finally stepped onto the light bridge.


    "Roar!"


    As soon as the youth stepped in, the tiger-shaped spirit beast seemed to come to life. It let out a roar and slashed down at the youth like an arrow with its sharp claws.


    This was a simple strike, but a series of sharp afterimages appeared in the air.


    The speed of the tiger-shaped Spiritual Beast was simply swift to the limit!


    The youth was not distracted at all. Instead, he constantly watched the movements of the tiger-shaped spirit beast. Seeing the latter pouncing towards him, the youth''s expression slightly changed. His footsteps were not slow as he escaped like a nimble monkey.


    "Whiz!"


    The young man''s feet gave rise to the wind as his speed became incomparable. He was like a nimble monkey as he twisted his body, constantly dodging the attacks of the tiger-shaped spirit beasts at an inconceivable angle.


    "This is the Spirit Ape Movement Technique from the Six Corporeal Realms!"


    "Spirit Ape Movement Technique?" It is said that this body art is incomparably nimble and agile. After mastering it, one can walk in the rain without touching a drop of water. It is truly mysterious. "


    "No wonder this young man dares to take the lead. So he has an exquisite movement technique."


    The crowd discussed with one another and there was quite a bit of surprise on their faces. One of the 13 Spiritual Academies in the Azure Province, those who were able to enter the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy were not ordinary people. After all, everyone knew that the more profound an Origin Skill was, the higher the talent required to cultivate it. It was extremely difficult for an ordinary person to achieve such a feat.


    The tiger shaped spirit beast did not pose much of a threat to the youth with the Spirit Ape Movement Technique. Although the latter''s strength was very high and his strength was shocking, his speed was not something that could cause despair. This was also within reason. If the speed of the tiger-shaped spirit beast was also superior, then no one would be able to pass this test.


    Seeing such a situation, the examinee''s eyes lit up. Since there was no more threat, why not try attacking? If he could injure or kill the tiger-shaped spirit beast, then the reward for passing would be much better, right? After all, this was a test. The better the test result, the more benefits he would get!


    With this thought, the young man became more and more excited.


    Swish!


    In the next moment, the youth took out a long sword from his storage ring. The sword was four feet long and shimmered with a cold light. One glance was enough to tell that it was of extraordinary quality.


    Holding the longsword in his hand, the youth rotated his arm as Origin Energy surged out, slashing straight at the top of the tiger-shaped spirit beast''s head.


    "Roar!"


    However, the tiger-shaped spirit beast did not seem to have a high IQ and did not have any intention of dodging. This made the youth very happy, and the sword also slashed down at an even faster speed.


    "A beast is still a beast, what''s more, this is not a real life, this sword will at least heavily injure you!"


    Dense excitement appeared in the youth''s eyes. While he was in a trance, he even saw the beautiful scene of himself killing the tiger-shaped spirit beast and obtaining countless rewards.


    "Boom!"


    The long sword landed heavily on the head of the tiger-shaped spirit beast, causing the source energy to surge violently and a violent wind to kick up.


    Hm?


    At this moment, he felt as if the longsword in his hand had struck a pile of metal. Not only did it not slash at the tiger-shaped spirit beast, but instead his own arm became numb from the shock.


    "Roar!"


    The tiger-shaped spirit beast bellowed and scarlet flames danced around its body incessantly. The flames seemed to be even more vigorous than before.


    Then, everyone only saw a blur in front of them as an energy rainbow streaked past. The tiger-shaped spirit beast overtook the youth with unbelievable speed, and slashed down with its claw!


    "Boom!"


    With an explosive sound, the youth in question let out a blood-curdling scream. His entire body was sent flying like a sandbag. As he was sent flying, everyone could clearly hear the bone-chilling sound.


    The young man heavily hit the ground. His breastbone had caved in and countless bones had been broken. He had suffered an extremely miserable fate.


    And at this moment, a beam of light descended and the examinee''s figure was sent to the front of the crowd. At the same time, the indifferent voice sounded once again:


    "Test failed, eliminated, try again, die!"


    He really couldn''t stand such a blow. If he had been trying to delay the time properly, he would have definitely passed the test. However, after one try, he ended up in such a sorry state, which was hard for anyone to accept.


    The rest of them were a bit sad as well. They decided that they had to be well-behaved and not seek death!


    "Did you notice that just now? That spirit beast seemed to have become stronger after being attacked." A young man asked doubtfully.


    "I think so. Otherwise, with that youth''s movement technique, he wouldn''t have landed in such a miserable state."


    "Indeed, that spirit beast has suddenly become much stronger."


    Obviously, quite a few people had noticed this situation and began to discuss about it.


    "Looks like I can''t attack it. Let''s just follow the rules ¡­"

 C93

    "Hehe, luckily I wasn''t the first one to go up. Otherwise, I would have become someone else''s testing stone." A short fat youth said sarcastically as he looked at the appalling state of the youth in front of him.


    However, no one was grateful. On the contrary, there were quite a few people gloating; after all, this Immortal palace test was basically a competition, and the fewer opponents there were, the better it was.


    After the time it took for half an incense stick to burn, no one had stepped back into the light screen. Although the youth who tested the strength of a portion of the rules and spirit beasts did not pass, no one knew if there were any other variables during the test.


    However, as time passed, many people''s patience had worn down. Some people were eager to give it a try, but at this time, the short and fat youth directly stepped onto the bridge of light.


    "Let me try."


    As a fourth layer secret trove, his cultivation was at the top of the crowd. If even he couldn''t pass this, then it could only mean that this test was too difficult.


    Just as the short and stout youth landed one foot on the ground, the tiger-shaped spirit beast roared and charged forward.


    His body moved and the short and fat youth dodged to the side. Although he was fat, he was not cumbersome at all. On the contrary, he was very agile and his speed was not slow. Clearly, he had a movement technique as well.


    "This person looks very relaxed, it seems like he''ll be fine to pass."


    "Your cultivation and speed are both incredible. As long as you don''t attack the spirit beasts, you''ll definitely pass!"


    The spectators were all filled with envy. The short and fat youth''s strength surpassed most of them, and he was extremely outstanding.


    Time slowly passed, and just as everyone thought, the short and stout youth appeared to be quite relaxed.


    Cang Yun stood in the middle of the crowd, expressionless, his eyes flickering slightly. It was unknown what he was thinking about, but beside him, the eyes of Peng Kong from the Floating Cloud Realm was shining with excitement.


    "Senior brother Cang Yun, it seems like the first stage of the test isn''t too hard, as long as you pass it obediently." Peng Kong said with a faint smile. His own strength was also at the fourth layer of the secret art. He was about the same as the short and stout youth. Hence, he was extremely confident.


    "Indeed." Cang Yun nodded with a faint smile. However, he had other thoughts in his mind, but he did not voice them out loud.


    Weng! *


    At this time, with a hum, the tiger-shaped spirit beast suddenly stopped attacking. The light bridge slowly opened up, and the short and fat youth had already passed the test. They could now walk to the other side of the bridge.


    "He passed!"


    "As I thought, as long as we don''t attack the spirit beasts, passing this trial isn''t too difficult."


    "I wonder how the other party''s results are? He passed the examination so easily, his results should be very good, right?"


    The envious discussions started once again. No one was surprised by this result, but there were still many surprises. This was because the short and fat youth had passed, which meant that there were no other variables during this stage.


    The short and fat youth was not in a hurry to cross the bridge of light. Instead, he turned around and looked at everyone with a high-spirited expression.


    Haha, everyone, I''ll be leaving first.


    The short and stout youth laughed loudly. He was obviously showing off on purpose, but no one dared to object. He was very arrogant, but he had the ability to be so.


    "This senior is truly incredible. I admire his bravery and foresight!" At this time, a flattering voice came from the crowd. Everyone looked towards the direction of the voice and saw that it was the young man who spoke. As for this young man, no one was unfamiliar with him.


    "Good, junior brother, you can do it. I believe you can pass as well."


    With this fart, the short and fat youth felt very comfortable. He looked at the disciple from the Underworld Realm, and his eyes narrowed to a line.


    "Then I''ll be counting on senior''s blessings." The disciples of the Netherworld Realm all smiled in a flattering manner. They looked at him like he was a dog, causing many of them to feel a chill in their hearts. However, he didn''t feel ashamed about that. Instead, he felt quite proud of himself.


    This Netherworld disciple arrogantly looked at Cang Yun and disdainfully said, "The number one genius of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy doesn''t even dare to cross the light bridge. He''s as cowardly as a mouse. Only by giving this name to that senior just now would he be qualified!"


    Everyone had strange expressions on their faces. They finally understood why the disciples of the Underworld''s disciples were flattering them. So it was because they wanted to take the opportunity to strike down the Azure Clouds. This method was indeed boring, but thinking about the conflict between the Underworld and the Vastheaven World, everyone was relieved.


    "Haha, junior is too serious. I don''t dare to be the number one genius. If I don''t have enough strength, I will be laughed at." The short and stout youth laughed out loud. Although his words were not worthy of praise, his demeanor became even more arrogant. And the last sentence he said clearly showed that he looked down on Cang Yun.


    After he finished speaking, the short and fat youth glanced at Cang Yun in a provocative manner, and then casually turned around, passing through the bridge of light.


    "Passed the test, leveled up."


    Accompanied by an indifferent voice that was like metal, the disciple from the Netherworld Realm jumped out once again. "Impressive, this Senior Brother is indeed a dragon among men, he was the first to pass the test, clap! "Applause!"


    As he spoke, he clapped his hands and looked at Cang Yun with an even more disdainful expression. It was as if he thought he had trampled Cang Yun beneath his feet.


    However, just as the applause rang out, that metallic voice rang out once again. The content within the voice instantly petrified everyone.


    "Test result, trash!"


    Pow!


    The applause suddenly stopped. That disciple of the Underworld''s blinked his eyes in confusion. However, he seemed to suspect that he had heard wrong. His face was filled with disbelief.


    "Trash? Did I hear wrong? " The youngster from the Netherworld Realm weakly mumbled to himself, before turning his gaze to the short and fat youngster opposite the bridge of light.


    "Bullshit!"


    However, what greeted them was the short and stout youth''s livid expression as he shouted out explosively.


    The short and fat youth''s face turned green and red. He looked at the young man from the Underworld who was clapping. His eyes were terrifyingly red. The clear applause was still ringing in his ears. It was like he had been slapped in the face.


    As the saying goes, the higher you climb, the more painful you fall. This was the true image of the short and fat youth. At this moment, he really wanted to cut off the head of this stupid teenager from the Netherworld.


    The young man from the Underworld World was startled and immediately hid his hands. His actions made many people snicker.


    Of course, this snicker wasn''t only directed at the teenager from the Underworld, but also at the short and fat teenager.


    After the snickering, everyone''s expression became serious.


    "Trash for the test results? "It seems like this test is not as simple as I thought ¡­"

 C94

    "Trash? My results are actually trash? "


    The chunky youth''s face was full of uncertainty. He felt extremely aggrieved. Looking at the faces across from him, he almost fainted. He took a few deep breaths and felt as if his brain was going to blow. Only then did he slowly calm down.


    This damned test, it can''t be a joke, right?


    The short and fat youth hatefully thought, but he did not say anything. Right now, he had already lost a lot of face and did not want to attract any more attention.


    "Looks like this test isn''t as simple as I thought." Beside Cang Yun, Peng Kong spoke with a serious tone.


    The short and fat youth''s results made them realize a problem. It was not difficult to pass the exam, but to obtain good results was not simple at all. Even until now, they had not been able to find any clues.


    "I''ve thought of a question. Since it''s a test, then does it mean that the harder the test is, the better the result will be?" Suddenly, a youth from the crowd spoke.


    Hearing this, everyone seemed to have thought of something.


    "The first person to take the test previously attacked a spirit beast, causing its strength to greatly increase. Did that not increase the difficulty of the test?" Some people thought back to the experiences of the first youth who failed the test and said.


    "It''s extremely possible!"


    Everyone''s eyes lit up as they felt that this guess was reasonable.


    However, even though they had their own guesses, no one entered the light screen. Everyone had seen the sudden increase in the strength of the Spiritual Beasts. No one here had absolute strength to guarantee that they would be able to pass.


    Did he pass obediently? Would he even risk his life for the future?


    This difficult choice surfaced in everyone''s mind. Although obtaining the title of trash was shameful, it was a safe way to pass it. If they fought desperately, it was highly likely that they would end up in the same miserable state as the first defeated youth.


    "Let me take a gamble. Otherwise, even if I were to go, in the eyes of the Immortal Palace''s examinees, he would still be a piece of trash. How would he be able to obtain the inheritance?"


    Suddenly, a violet-clothed youth stood out. His strength was similarly extraordinary, and he was proud and arrogant. Naturally, he wasn''t willing to obtain the title of trash. That was simply a humiliation!


    Hearing this, everyone felt their hearts tremble. The purple-clothed youth''s words were very reasonable. If it was only a trash result, how could it gain the eye of the Immortal Palace''s inheritance? This made many ambitious people come to a decision in their hearts.


    However, the violet-clothed youth''s very reasonable words entered the ears of the short and fat youth opposite of him. However, the violet-clothed youth''s very reasonable words entered the ears of the short and fat youth opposite of him.


    "Humph, wanting to challenge higher difficulty with your strength is simply a pipe dream!" The short and stout youth glared at the violet-clothed youth like a venomous snake, coldly snorting in his heart.


    The chunky youth regretted it in his heart. If he had waited any longer, he could have tried to fight for a higher score. However, it was already a foregone conclusion that he would not be able to turn the tables. Moreover, if everyone had a trash grade, then his shame would be washed away.


    But no matter how he thought about it, at this moment, the violet-clothed youth had already stepped onto the light bridge.


    "Roar!"


    The tiger-shaped Spiritual Beast instantly activated again. It let out a roar and rushed towards the violet-clothed youth.


    "Die!"


    The purple-clothed youth flipped his palm and a short sword slid down to his palm. As Origin Energy surged, his body bent down and simultaneously dodged the Spirit Beast''s attack, the short sword also chopped down onto the tiger''s body without any hesitation.


    "They started attacking spirit beasts just like that? "This is just the beginning, can he still hold on?"


    Originally, they had thought that the violet-clothed youth would only attack the spirit beast at the last moment. If that was the case, then even if the spirit beast''s strength greatly increased, it would only need a moment to pass; however, the truth was far beyond their expectations. The violet-clothed youth had chosen to increase the difficulty at the start, and by delaying it for an entire incense stick of time, it could be said to have increased the difficulty to its limit.


    This was too arrogant!


    "This person is even more ambitious than the heavens. He actually wants to challenge the greatest difficulty!" Everyone exclaimed.


    In a split-second, just as everyone''s voices fell, the violet-clothed youth had already rushed underneath the tiger-shaped spirit beast!


    Ordinary spirit creatures had backs and limbs as hard as divine iron, but soft stomachs were their weakness.


    Although the tiger-shaped spirit beast in front of him was condensed out of energy, it was almost the same as a real spirit beast. Therefore, from the purple-clothed youth''s point of view, the weaknesses of the tiger-shaped spirit beast should be the same as an ordinary spirit beast.


    Swoosh!


    As the sword stabbed out, Origin Energy transformed into sword beams that gushed out. The sharpness within was shocking, and it could be seen that the violet-clothed youth''s strength was indeed extremely formidable.


    "Too arrogant!" If he were to strike at a weak point, not only would he want to challenge the greatest difficulty, he would also want to injure spirit beasts! "


    "What level of cultivation does he actually have, or does he have some sort of concealed, top-notch technique?" The crowd was extremely shocked. The arrogance of this violet-clothed youth simply surpassed their imaginations.


    Clang!


    The violet-clothed youth''s sword solidly pierced into the tiger shaped spirit beast''s abdomen.


    However, not only did the violet-clothed youth not rejoice, his expression instead changed greatly. The feeling of touch that came from his sword caused one''s heart to go cold. His sword didn''t even manage to pierce into the spirit beast''s flesh.


    There were only a few strands of scarlet hair that had fallen from the body of the Spiritual Beast wrapped in flames!


    "This!"


    The violet-clothed youth was shocked and hastily retreated while the sharp claws of the tiger-shaped spirit beast swung downwards.


    This attack was powerful and heavy, and its speed was as fast as lightning. It was obvious that the tiger shaped spirit beast''s strength had greatly increased!


    "Hah!"


    The violet-clothed youth roared, his short sword slanted horizontally, and the Origin Energy in his body was surging incessantly, blocking the beast claw''s path of attack.


    Clang!


    A sound similar to a collision between divine weapons suddenly exploded. The sharp claws of the tiger-shaped Spirit Beast hacked at the short sword. Sparks flew in all directions as the surging Origin Energy on the short sword was torn apart.


    The powerful force directly sent the violet-clothed youth flying. His tiny body smashed onto the light bridge, causing a cloud of dust to fly into the air.


    However ¡­ It was different from what people imagined. After the purple-clothed youth fell to the ground, he rolled and actually stood up. He grit his teeth and his body emitted a terrifying source energy fluctuation.


    "He didn''t die?" Not even getting hurt? "


    "This fluctuation should be at least at the fifth layer of the secret scripture, right?"


    "To think that he didn''t reveal his cultivation previously. Seems like he''s intentionally hiding his true cultivation level. How shrewd!"


    A youngster''s personality was one that loved to fight to the death the most, yet this person, with such a cultivation base, had always been hiding it from the public. Putting everything else aside, his temperament was truly terrifying!


    Everyone was shocked. This violet-clothed youth gave them too much surprise.


    Even Cang Yun''s eyes flickered slightly as he was slightly shocked in his heart.


    At this moment, everyone''s attention was focused on the violet-robed youth''s valiant strength.


    "He doesn''t come from a powerful force. It seems he is just like Xu Guang, a gifted genius!"


    "If not for the appearance of the immortal palace, I''m afraid that this person would not have revealed his true strength so easily, right? The Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy is truly a place where crouching tigers and hidden dragons exist. The geniuses that we have witnessed before were not all of them! "


    The crowd discussed animatedly. Within the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy, there were many geniuses that received a lot of attention. However, due to the fact that the Earth Class competition of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy had never been held before, other than some of the more high-profile geniuses, no one knew the actual strength of the rest.


    In the past, everyone thought that those geniuses on the surface were all the geniuses of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy. But now, the appearance of the purple-clothed youth made them realize that they were wrong in this point of view. Some people kept a low profile and purposely tolerated it, but they were also peerless geniuses.


    "It seems like the appearance of the immortal palace will be the true battle between the tigers and dragons. Geniuses will stand out, and the weak will disappear from the face of the earth." As the sound of his voice faded, he involuntarily turned to look at Cang Yun who stood beside him. The latter was also a peerless genius, and had once stood at the pinnacle of the world. But he had been delayed for two years, so how could the current him still enjoy the limelight?


    Cang Yun naturally sensed the gazes from beside him. He was silent and did not say anything. Both of his eyes were tightly fixed on the light bridge, as if he had not considered this question.


    And at this time, on the bridge of light, the battle once again began. However, this battle had become one-sided. Ever since he had experienced the fierce strength of the tiger-shaped spirit beast, the violet-clothed youth had become completely honest. Although his strength was extraordinary, he still wasn''t a match for the tiger-shaped spirit beast.


    Not to mention that the tiger-shaped Spiritual Beast seemed to have no weakness. Even if he wanted to attack, he would be unable to do so.


    Relying on his extraordinary speed, he was always at the edge of the battlefield. The tiger-shaped Spirit Beast could not do anything to him, even though there were several mistakes where he was caught by the tiger-shaped Spirit Beast, the purple-clothed youth was still able to barely avoid the danger.


    Overall, the violet-clothed youth''s strength and luck were all in his hands, thus he finally passed the test.


    Weng! *


    On the other side of the bridge, the curtain of light fell. At this time, everyone held their breath. They all impatiently wanted to know if their previous guess was right or not.


    Would the result be better if the difficulty was increased?


    As for the violet-clothed youth, he didn''t hesitate and quickly passed through the light barrier. As the person involved, his anxiety was no less than everyone else''s, and it was even more intense.


    At this time, a cold voice finally came out from the void as everyone was waiting anxiously for it:


    "Passed the test, leveled up."


    "Test result: Normal"


    However, when they heard the voice, the crowd was instantly stunned.


    "Ordinary? He''s actually ordinary?"


    "To increase the difficulty from the very start, just by getting a normal evaluation, how difficult must it be to achieve other results? ¡­" Could it be that he really had to injure the Spiritual Beast or kill it directly? "Who can do that!?"


    "Isn''t this test too difficult?"


    As the crowd discussed, the violet-clothed youth''s expression became ugly. This result was also beyond his expectations. He raised his head and looked deeply into the sky, but in the end he remained silent.


    Although he was arrogant, he did not dare to question the results of the Immortal Palace test. Furthermore, he understood that this result could only prove that the requirements of the test were extremely high.


    As a result, the violet-clothed youth quietly sat down in a cross-legged position. There was neither joy nor sadness in his heart, as far as he was concerned, this was already the best result. The others could at most be on par with him, and there was no way for them to surpass it.

 C95

    The bridge test, at this time, had already passed two people. The success rate was two-thirds, seemingly very high, but the hearts of the people weren''t happy at all, instead becoming even heavier.


    The difficulty of the test exceeded their expectations, causing everyone to feel shocked. They were able to enter the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy to train in martial arts, and their talents were beyond ordinary. However, the situation in front of them caused their confidence to waver.


    Trash, ordinary, these two words were so ear-piercing, it was as though they were a heavy hammer, viciously hammering at their proud hearts.


    So it turned out that in the eyes of true experts, the talent that they were proud of was also ordinary like the waters of a river or the sand of the earth.


    "Fine, as long as you''re a trash, even if you can''t get the Immortal Palace legacy, it''s still good for you to increase your knowledge. In the past, I was really too good to just sit around and watch the sky." A tall and sturdy youth dejectedly said. He already understood the reality of the situation. After all, even with the purple-clothed youth''s strength, he could only obtain an ordinary result. He had even less hope of struggling.


    Thus, after he finished speaking, the burly youth stepped into the light bridge without the slightest hesitation.


    The others felt slightly bitter as they stared at the burly youth. They felt a sense of desolation that made them feel as though they had fallen into a world of death. There was a great gap between them, but this difference in power caused them to feel despair.


    Cang Yun took in the expressions of everyone and silently sighed. The path of a genius requires countless stepping stones to achieve, and the people in front of him already had the resolve to become a stepping stone.


    Time slowly passed, and the following tests became ordinary.


    Everyone recognized the reality of the situation and no longer tried to struggle. They all chose the simplest method and no longer attacked the tiger-shaped spirit beast. Instead, they obediently chose to endure for the time it took to burn an incense stick.


    With this approach, many people successfully passed the bridge test. However, there was still a small portion of the weaker individuals who weren''t able to persevere and were eliminated mercilessly.


    There were a total of 15 people, and 14 of them had already passed the test. Nine of them had passed the test, and of these nine, only the purple-clothed youth had obtained an ordinary result. The others'' results were all trash.


    At this moment, the only person left was Cang Yun. He did not move, and his gaze was fixated on the light bridge in front of him as he fell into deep thought.


    Everyone''s attention was on Cang Yun. Seeing that he still had not moved, many people frowned in confusion.


    "What is he doing? Isn''t he wasting everyone''s time like this?" After they had passed the bridge of light, they did not receive any reminder from the second trial. Clearly, everyone had to finish the test before the second trial could begin. Thus, Cang Yun''s action of intentionally stalling for time naturally caused his dissatisfaction.


    "Heh, he only possesses the cultivation of the third layer of the Secret Treasure Trove. From what I see, he shouldn''t dare to participate in the exam anymore, right?" Amongst the crowd, the short and stout youth who was the first to cross the bridge of light sneered.


    Earlier, the youngster from the Youluo Realm had caused him a great disgrace. This caused him to be extremely furious, and the young man from the Youluo Realm had failed to pass the bridge of light. As a result, he had nowhere to vent his anger, and could only point his spear at Cang Yun. After all, the young man from the Netherworld Realm flattering him was all about Cang Yun. Cang Yun was the root of everything, so naturally, he bore a grudge in his heart.


    "Hmph, he''s as timid as a mouse. Even if he can''t pass, he should have at least admitted defeat earlier. How long will he drag this on for? Don''t tell me that we have to wait for him here forever?"


    As for Cang Yun''s actions, more and more people were feeling indignant. To be stalling for time like this, that was simply too shameful!


    But at this time, the cold voice once again sounded out in the air: "Light bridge test, half an hour remaining. Time exceeded the deadline, eliminated!"


    As the cold voice faded, everyone listened to it in wonder.


    "Great, this shameless person''s shameless plan has finally come to naught."


    "Hmph, how could a fool like him have the chance to take the Immortal Palace''s test!" "He''s even more timid than a needle, and actually came to participate in the Immortal palace test. I''m ashamed to be his partner!"


    The crowd finally heaved a sigh of relief. If Cang Yun hadn''t taken part in the test, they would have been helpless against him. Luckily, the immortal palace test had already planned for this.


    However, facing the ridicule from the crowd, Cang Yun turned a deaf ear to it and continued to maintain his calm demeanor. His appearance was simply too shameless and shameless to the crowd.


    "Such a shameless person, it''s simply ¡­!" One of the youths seemed to have a sense of justice, so angry that his face turned red.


    "There''s no need to be angry. He knows he won''t make it, so he naturally doesn''t want to lose face in the exam. It''s understandable." However, his gaze towards Cang Yun was filled with thick disdain. This person was also the number one genius? What a joke!


    Cang Yun was completely calm, and his gaze never left the light bridge. He had already discovered some things, but they were not complete, so he was in no hurry to participate in the test.


    What Cang Yun wanted was a hundred percent certainty! Because he only had one chance!


    The requirements for the Immortal Palace test were very high, but it was definitely not impossible. Otherwise, at such a high difficulty, no one would be able to perfectly clear it.


    Therefore, this tiger-shaped Spiritual Beast must have a weakness. However, this weakness was hidden quite cleverly and could not be found by most people. After observing for a long time, the Azure Cloud finally found some clues.


    Not long after, the voice from the Immortal Palace once again gave out a cold hint:


    "Two incense sticks of time left!"


    Upon hearing this hint, many people''s spirits were lifted. The boring wait was finally coming to an end.


    "Senior brother Cang Yun, give it a try. The fact that you have reached the third realm does not necessarily mean that you will fail." The one who spoke was Peng Kong. Cang Yun glanced at him and nodded with a smile, "I will."


    Finished speaking, Cang Yun walked towards the light bridge.


    "Eh, he really wants to participate in the exam?"


    Many people revealed an expression of surprise. They originally thought that Cang Yun definitely wouldn''t have passed the trial. Otherwise, there wouldn''t have been a need to drag it on for so long.


    "I guess he is just hoping to get lucky. This kind of thinking is simply laughable." The short and stout youth''s eerie voice sounded in the crowd.


    "Sigh, it''s fortunate that I''m not someone from the Vastheaven Realm. Otherwise, if I had a young master like him, I would probably die of embarrassment, right?" Everyone continuously shook their heads. The last bit of their fear and reverence towards Cang Yun completely vanished at this moment.


    Looks like that peerless genius from two years ago had truly been crippled!


    Cang Yun did not pay any attention to these people. He stood ten meters away from the tiger-shaped spirit beast, quietly inspecting its terrifying presence.


    A formless Mental Energy spread out like a spider web. Gradually, a bizarre scene slowly took shape in his mind ¡­

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    Swish!


    Cang Yun''s fingers slightly rotated on the light bridge as a dark-black short sword quietly appeared in his palm.


    He slightly bent his legs. His eyes were as sharp as a leopard''s as he coldly stared at the prey in front of him.


    "Sword Draw?"


    The crowd was stunned. Cang Yun''s actions had confused them. What was he trying to do? A person that could pull out a sword in the lowest difficulty ¡­ could it be that he wanted to attack a Spiritual Beast? Isn''t this courting death!


    "He must be scared. He''s holding a sword to strengthen his courage." The short and fat youth laughed coldly. His face that was covered in fat was filled with a disdainful expression. He didn''t even dare to raise the difficulty of his cultivation base to the fourth layer, he didn''t believe that the weak Cang Yun had the qualifications to do so.


    "Roar!"


    At this moment, the tiger-shaped spirit beast was activated. It let out a roar and pounced towards the azure cloud.


    Cang Yun''s pupils constricted. He stomped his foot and leaped into the air. His body rolled in the air like a dandelion fluttering in the wind, and he was filled with a gentle aura.


    Swoosh!


    As the tiger-shaped Spiritual Beast passed by Cang Yun, the scarlet flames on its gigantic body rose. Cang Yun could clearly feel the scorching heat coming from within.


    As his body rolled in the air above the tiger''s back, Cang Yun''s gaze became sharp as a picture of the body of a tiger-shaped spirit beast appeared in his mind.


    This pattern was different from the others. Strands of strange patterns circulated on its surface, and they intertwined together like meridians. These patterns were filled with a mysterious ability, and under its guidance, countless energies were deeply bound, forming the body of a tiger-shaped spirit beast.


    This was a formation!


    Suddenly, Cang Yun''s eyes lit up. The long sword in his hand stabbed straight down, and like a galaxy, it accurately hit the third section of the tiger back.


    Clang!


    Golden sounds exploded out with an ear-piercing buzzing sound. The Azure Cloud Sword bent deeply and then bounced back like a spring. Under the force of the bounce, the Azure Cloud Sword flipped over and slowly floated down like a fallen leaf.


    Hm? He dodged it?


    Everyone was startled as they did not expect Cang Yun to be so agile. Originally, people thought that even if Cang Yun could dodge an attack, he would still be in a sorry state. However, they did not expect him to not only dodge a frontal attack, but also stab forward.


    "So what if your movement technique is good? You''re not greedy enough to attack the spirit beasts. You''re simply seeking your own death!"


    Cang Yun''s performance just now had far surpassed his expectations, and he was quite unhappy about it. However, thinking that the strength of the Spiritual Beasts would definitely soar, he let out a cold laugh. This Azure Cloud was simply digging its own grave.


    At this moment, Peng Kong reminded Cang Yun, "Senior Brother Cang Yun, quickly increase the distance. This spirit beast''s only weakness is its speed. Try your best to delay it and don''t meet it head on."


    Peng Kong''s view of Cang Yun was completely different from the others. Before this, he had always been by Cang Yun''s side, and the latter''s calmness and tranquility had left a deep impression on him. He faintly believed that Cang Yun was not as terrible as the others claimed.


    "No matter how much you remind him, it''s useless. With the difference in strength, it''s impossible for him to pass the test." The violet-clothed youth glanced at Peng Kong as he spoke indifferently.


    Amongst everyone present, the purple-clothed youth was the only one who had passed the test. He was the one who had understood the difficulty of the test the best.


    To Peng Kong''s kind reminder, Cang Yun gave a friendly smile. In the face of this torrential storm of attacks, he seemed to be unconcerned about them.


    "You''re about to die, and you can still laugh." The violet-clothed youth frowned slightly.


    Roar!


    The tiger-shaped spirit beast pounced once again. The azure cloud swirled in the air like a nimble spirit bird, always finding an opening at an incredible angle and drilling out of the attacking range.


    Ding ding ding!


    During the process of dodging, the long sword in Cang Yun''s hand did not hesitate and thrusted out from time to time. It was like a vicious snake, accurately striking the body of the tiger-shaped Spiritual Beast.


    Roar! Roar! Roar!


    The power of the Azure Cloud Sword was not great, but what was strange was that with every thrust, although the tiger-shaped spirit beast was not injured, it still grimaced in pain, as if it was undergoing some kind of torture.


    However, this scene did not attract the attention of the crowd. In their eyes, this was only the angry roar of the tiger-shaped spirit beast. After all, the successive attacks had not been able to injure the azure cloud.


    What was really interesting was that Cang Yun could still persist?


    "This Cang Yun''s movement technique is actually so profound, the spirit beasts can''t even touch him!"


    "It is indeed mysterious. With such a low level of cultivation, he is able to do it this quickly. It is simply unimaginable." Many people exclaimed in their hearts. Their attitudes also gradually changed. From their previous disdain, there was now a trace of admiration.


    In the world of martial dao, strength was revered. The methods that Cang Yun had displayed were like a sigh, gaining respect.


    "I didn''t expect the Vastheaven Realm''s sector lord to be so protective of his child, even allowing him to learn such a precious movement technique. Truly enviable." The violet-clothed youth''s eyes slightly narrowed as he spoke with some jealousy.


    "He''s just a guy blessed by the heavens with a dad like that, yet his strength is still that weak. He''s truly a fool." The short and fat youth said bitterly. They were extremely envious of Cang Yun''s background. After all, with a sector lord father, their lives could be saved many years.


    However, they also knew that they wouldn''t be able to be envious of someone with such a background, so they could only secretly feel a bit unhappy.


    "Roar!"


    At that moment, a deafening beast roar suddenly exploded, attracting everyone''s attention.


    "The aura of this spirit beast seems to be..." has it become stronger again? "


    "Could it be that the difficulty has increased again?" So the difficulty can still continue to increase! "


    People were endlessly shocked. They discovered that after the tiger-shaped Spirit Beast yelled, the scarlet flames around its body increased by a huge amount. Following that, the aura in its body also increased greatly.


    "How is this possible!" After a long silence, he finally said slowly, "Hmph, so what if we''ve found a way to continue increasing the difficulty? The strength of this spirit beast has already far surpassed our imagination, it''s impossible for him to pass!"


    After hearing what the violet-clothed youth said, the short and fat youth also recovered from his shock. His mouth curved into a cruel smile. "Heh, this time, even if he doesn''t die, he will at least be severely injured, right?"


    As the crowd discussed, Cang Yun turned a deaf ear to them. At this moment, he could feel the explosive aura of the tiger-shaped Spiritual Beast. A grave expression emerged on his face.


    "There''s still one more array point, and this guy is going to go berserk again?" "It would seem that no one plans to easily pass the Immortal Palace''s trials."


    A thought flashed across Cang Yun''s mind. However, his eyes remained fixed at the spot between the tiger-shaped Spiritual Beast''s eyebrows. That spot was the final array point of the formation.


    Earlier, Cang Yun had discovered that this tiger-shaped spirit beast was actually formed by gathering energy through a formation, and the key to breaking it was to find the array points and break them one by one. As long as the formation was broken, the energy of the tiger-shaped spirit beast would be greatly reduced, and its strength would no longer be a threat.


    However, there were a total of 18 array points. After successfully breaking through 17 of the Firmament Cloud''s array points, this tiger-shaped spirit beast''s strength had increased yet again. In this way, breaking through one array point could be said to be several times more difficult!


    Most importantly, Cang Yun did not have much time left! The test allowed an incense stick to burn, and about seventy to eighty percent of it had already passed. The remaining time left was at most ten breaths of time.


    This little bit of time was only enough for one attack!


    "I only have one chance to attack. It looks like I can only fight with everything I have." Cang Yun''s eyes narrowed as he silently gripped the short sword in his hand. His Origin Energy circulated rapidly in a mysterious manner.


    With his movement technique, he would be able to successfully pass the trial. However, that was not what he wanted, he had spent a great deal of effort to find the Spiritual Beast''s weakness, and had also finally managed to eliminate half of the formation point. He was just a step away from success.


    Therefore, he had to win no matter what! This was a challenge, a challenge to defend his indomitable heart of martial arts!


    "Come, let me see your ability!"


    Cang Yun raised his wrist and pointed the short sword in his hand at the tiger-shaped spirit beast. A thick battle intent surged out from his body.


    "What is he doing?"


    Looking at Cang Yun''s actions, as well as the battle intent enveloping his body, the spectators were all extremely shocked.


    How crazy was it to challenge a spirit creature that had gone berserk twice already?


    Moreover, after going through the berserk tiger-shaped spirit beast, its strength and speed would greatly increase. Furthermore, after going through two berserk situations, everyone did not doubt that its speed would definitely not be slower than Cang Yun''s. In that case, if Cang Yun still chose to fight, wouldn''t that be courting death?


    "He must not be satisfied with his current results, so he wants to injure the spirit beasts!" "That''s crazy!"


    "Severing a spirit beast? Is this possible? This guy is crazy! "


    In a split-second, it was too late for the crowd to cry out in alarm. The tiger shaped spirit beast''s fangs were as fast as lightning as they bit towards Cang Yun''s head.


    However, just as the tiger-shaped spirit beast was about to close its mouth, Cang Yun''s eyes suddenly opened wide. There was a baleful look in his eyes, as if there was a flash of lightning.


    Crack!


    The sharp fangs directly tore Cang Yun''s body into shreds like thin paper. The sound was extremely terrifying.


    "Haha, this guy really did seek his own death. Even if he dies, it would be in vain." The short and stout youth laughed loudly, his voice extremely comfortable.


    "Boom!"


    Roar!


    However, in the next moment, the short and fat youth''s voice suddenly stopped. His slender eyes revealed a look of disbelief.


    As fresh blood flowed, the Spirit Beast''s body suddenly began to tremble violently. The energy in his body morphed and transformed, and after a few breaths of time, with an explosive ''bang'', the tiger shaped Spirit Beast transformed into a shower of Origin Energy light and completely disappeared from the light bridge.


    What?


    The crowd was shocked as they all revealed expressions of disbelief. The purple-clothed youth who was originally so arrogant and indifferent, suddenly had a change in expression. This scene had shattered his knowledge and fiercely struck at his arrogant heart.


    The violet-clothed youth blankly stared at the azure figure that stood tall and straight on the light bridge. He was in a daze for a long time, and in the end was like a rooster that was defeated as he lowered his head in dejection.

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    On the bridge of light, Cang Yun, who was standing with a sword in his hand, let out a sigh of relief. After experiencing such a great victory in battle, an indescribable feeling of accomplishment rose in his heart.


    "Although martial arts are difficult and dangerous, it is very enchanting. This kind of indomitable pursuit is what I want!"


    Cang Yun mumbled softly as his slightly tired eyes lit up. Around him, the energy rain created by the disappearance of the Spiritual Beast had scattered down. It was hazy and seemed to be surrounded by celestial spiritual energy, making him look like a celestial being in the mortal world.


    On both sides of the light bridge, the voices of discussion never stopped. The commotion was filled with an intense shock, and this shock caused the gazes they shot towards Cang Yun to gradually be filled with reverence.


    At this moment, many people understood that a true genius was like a beautiful pearl. Even if they were temporarily covered in dust, it was still unable to conceal its brilliance.


    Cang Yun was like a pearl that had been silent for two years. Now that he had brushed away the dust, he returned in a flash!


    At this moment, even the haughty violet-clothed youth lowered his head and laughed at himself. He thought of his earlier contempt and ridicule towards Cang Yun, and from the looks of it now, how laughable it was.


    The purple-clothed youth had actually already seen through it. The reason Cang Yun was able to kill the tiger-shaped spirit beast was mostly because of some trickery. Otherwise, with the strength of Cang Yun''s last sword strike, it would have been impossible to kill the tiger-shaped spirit beast. Victory was victory, and defeat was defeat. Cang Yun could use trickery, but he could not. This was also his ability! He was convinced of his defeat.


    As for the short and fat youth, he felt as if he was sitting on pins and needles. He did not have the strength and vision of the violet-clothed youth, so he was unable to see what tricks Cang Yun had up his sleeve. From his point of view, Cang Yun was even able to kill such an invincible tiger-shaped spirit beast.


    Of course, the short and fat youth also knew that Cang Yun wouldn''t dare to kill him. After all, before participating in the trial, the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy had strictly warned him not to kill each other.


    However, as the saying goes, do not be afraid of thieves, just be afraid of thieves. With Cang Yun''s talent, it would be too easy for him to deal with him in the future.


    Just as the short and fat youth was suffering, the azure cloud in his vision suddenly vanished.


    He activated his movement technique and shot towards a certain direction like an arrow. In the blink of an eye, he was already not far from where he had entered the light bridge.


    "Hmm? What is he doing? "


    Everyone was startled. Wasn''t passing the test supposed to be a walk in their direction? Why did they still fall back?


    Under everyone''s puzzled gaze, Cang Yun slightly bent his body and picked up an item from the ground. After sizing it up for a while, he kept it in his storage ring. After which, he turned back and passed through the light bridge.


    Because Cang Yun''s back was facing the crowd earlier, those who passed the test weren''t sure what he had picked up. On the other hand, those who had failed the test were able to catch a glimpse of it, but they did not recognize it, so they did not react.


    Cang Yun stepped out of the light bridge, and in an instant, the crowd that had been discussing hurriedly turned silent. Numerous gazes filled with reverence all landed on his body.


    It was at this time that the cold and detached voices of the Immortal Palace''s examinees descended once again.


    "Passed the test, leveled up."


    "Test result: Perfect!"


    "Hua!"


    The crowd went into an uproar once again. Although they had already guessed that Cang Yun''s result would be very good, the fact that he had achieved perfection was still shocking. Perfection represented the limit. Without a doubt, this was already the highest score.


    After the initial shock, everyone could not help but think of their results. Their hearts immediately turned cold.


    A bunch of trash plus an ordinary person. This difference in strength was indeed shocking.


    At this time, the impassive voice of the Immortal Palace''s examiner sounded out once again, "The first stage of the test is over. Rewards will be given."


    Reward?


    In an instant, under the astonished gazes of the crowd, a divine light descended from the sky.


    These divine lights released a dense luster that was quite beautiful. People could see that in that dense light, there were actually small swords that were the size of a finger.


    When the divine light fell, the small sword instantly turned into a sword-shaped mark and engraved itself on everyone''s arm.


    And people also discovered that according to the difference in results, the number of sword-shaped marks they obtained also differed. Those with trash results each obtained a sword-shaped mark, and those with normal results each obtained five sword-shaped marks.


    And the final perfect result, Cang Yun, had a sword-shaped mark on his arm like a sword array. Under that number, there were actually over a hundred sword-shaped marks!


    "This... Isn''t the difference too big? "


    Everyone stared blankly and almost spat out blood. This difference was simply like the difference between a beggar and an emperor.


    "This is the Immortal Yang Sword Token. After this token ends, you can exchange it for treasures of the same value. After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the second trial of the Immortal Palace will begin!" The voice of the immortal palace examinee sounded out.


    Hearing this, everyone''s eyes lit up. Exchanging for treasures, this phrase had stirred everyone''s nerves.


    The immortal palace was the inheritance of the Venerable Immortal Yang, and the Venerable Immortal Yang was a supreme existence who was capable of turning the world upside down. The treasures left behind by such a person would definitely be extraordinary.


    Originally, everyone thought that this immortal palace only had the benefit of inheritances, and that a large majority of people would return empty-handed. However, today, it seemed that this was not the case, as most people could exchange this palace for a reward based on their own performance, which was a huge blessing for many people. After all, there was only one inheritance, so it would be extremely difficult to obtain it.


    "I wonder what I can exchange for just one Immortal Yang sword command."


    However, after a brief moment of surprise, everyone calmed down. This sort of reward method was extremely competitive as well. Most people only had one Immortal Yang Sword Token. Everyone was unsure what kind of treasure they could exchange for.


    Furthermore, they were guessing that one Immortal Yang Sword Medallion would not be able to be exchanged for anything precious. After all, Cang Yun had obtained a hundred of them. If he could get even one of them for a treasure that would move one''s heart, then wouldn''t one hundred be heaven-defying?


    "Don''t be discouraged. There''s still the second stage. We still have a chance!" A youth spoke out from the crowd.


    Hearing this, quite a few people began to cheer up a bit. It was just as the youth had said; they weren''t eliminated, meaning that they still had a chance. No one knew what the next test would be, so they might have a chance.


    Rumble rumble rumble!


    And at this time, the time it took for an incense stick to burn had finally passed. A rumbling sound could be heard from the immortal palace, and in an instant, a transmission array suddenly appeared in front of the examinees.


    At the same time, the impassive voice of the Immortal Palace''s examiner sounded out.


    "The second trial of the immortal palace is open. Pass the transfer array and enter the testing grounds!"

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    After entering the transfer array, the scene in front of him changed once again.


    Cang Yun shook his slightly dizzy head as he looked at the unfamiliar surroundings in front of him.


    On the wasteland, there were many primitive forests. Ancient trees were sparse, but they were tall and lofty, and they were like swords that pierced through the heavens, piercing straight through the clouds.


    Above the ancient trees, white clouds were floating. One could vaguely see some unknown birds and beasts soaring through the clouds. The clouds were rolling about, creating layers of air currents.


    "Is this the second stage of the test?"


    Cang Yun was slightly dazed. When he had first entered this place, he had already used his Spiritual Energy to sense that the space before him was actually real.


    The vast wasteland, the towering ancient trees, and the flying spirit beasts were all real life forms, not created from illusions or formations.


    This scene was extremely shocking.


    Everyone knew the size of the immortal palace. Although it was enormous, it was nothing compared to the wasteland in front of them. Furthermore, to place such a large world within the immortal palace, what sort of natural power was needed to be able to do that?


    It was rumored that Venerable Immortal Xian Yang was a peerless Supreme Elder of the Azure Province. His methods were truly unimaginable!


    Just as Cang Yun was sighing with emotion, the voice of the Immortal Palace''s examiner suddenly rang in his ears.


    "The second test is about to begin. Time to the test, ten days!"


    "Ten days?"


    Cang Yun slightly frowned. This voice didn''t mention anything about the exam or how to pass it. As a result, this test could only be done by oneself. Ten days wasn''t a long time, it could even be considered a short time!


    "Let''s go to the front and take a look first."


    There was no one around him, and everything could only be explored by itself. Thus, Cang Yun no longer hesitated and flew towards a forest.


    After entering the forest, due to the sparse number of ancient trees, Cang Yun saw the spirit beasts hidden in the clouds in the mountains. His eyes became serious and he started to make some speculations.


    Perhaps this second stage would be a trial?


    There was a high chance that the Immortal Palace was the place where the Venerable Immortal Yang would select his disciples. Since this was the case, there was a high chance that he would take the test in all aspects.


    The first test tested one''s speed and observation. Then, the second test most likely tested one''s combat ability!


    "Roar!"


    Suddenly, a spirit beast pierced through the mist in the forest. It stared at the clouds with deep greed.


    Cang Yun looked over. It was a wolf-shaped Spiritual Beast. Its body was enormous, and its fur was bright. On both sides of its back, there were even a pair of silver wings extending from its back.


    "Silver Winged Wolf, a Rank 3 Spirit Beast with silver wings like a sword, it has an extremely strong attack power."


    As the information of this spirit beast surfaced in his mind, Cang Yun raised his eyebrows in surprise. Although the Silver Winged Wolf was not very powerful, it was extremely rare and was practically extinct outside the continent. Cang Yun did not expect to run into one here.


    It seemed that this area was extremely ancient. Many extinct Spiritual Beasts were not rare in this place.


    "Huh?"


    However, just as Cang Yun was lamenting, he suddenly discovered something abnormal from the Silver Winged Wolf. That was, Cang Yun could faintly feel the aura of the Immortal Yang Sword Token from the Silver Winged Wolf''s body.


    "Could it be ¡­?"


    As this thought flashed across his mind, Cang Yun revealed a smile of understanding. He understood that this space was indeed the trial ground, and the content of the trial was to kill these spirit beasts and obtain their Immortal Yang Sword Medallion.


    Immortal Yang Sword Medallion, this was a good item!


    Cang Yun''s eyes lit up. His pupils, like that of a Silver Winged Wolf, revealed a burning greed. Originally, Cang Yun did not plan to act against this Rank Three spirit beast. After all, it was not worth much.


    "Let me see if you have the Immortal Yang Sword Token!"


    With these words, the short sword in Cang Yun''s palm appeared and he dashed towards the Silver Winged Wolf.


    "Roar!"


    Cang Yun''s actions had clearly angered the Silver Winged Wolf. It let out a low growl as it pounced forward with its wolf claws and brazenly welcomed Cang Yun''s short sword.


    Clang!


    Claws and sword clashed together. Sparks flew in all directions as an ear-piercing sound akin to metal being sliced rang out.


    The Silver Winged Wolf''s sharp claws were one of the toughest parts of its body. Therefore, Cang Yun''s attack was unable to cut it apart, but as the Origin Power surged, the powerful force directly sent the Silver Winged Wolf flying. Its huge body rolled a few rounds on the ground, leaving behind rows and rows of neat claw marks.


    "What a guy. As expected of a rare species. This level of strength can be considered the highest amongst Rank 3 Spirit Beasts."


    Cang Yun was slightly surprised. With his strength, an ordinary Rank 3 Spirit Beast would not be able to block one of his strikes so easily. This meant that the Silver Winged Wolves were definitely at the top of their ranks.


    On the other side, the Silver Winged Wolf was stunned. It could not even receive a casual swing from the human in front of it, which made it realize the unprecedented danger. It grimaced in fear as it slowly retreated.


    "Only now do you want to run away? How can you let go of the fat that was already in your mouth?"


    Cang Yun noticed the Silver Winged Wolf''s intentions and smiled. If it was really a normal spirit beast, he would let it go, but there was a high chance that this Silver Winged Wolf had the Immortal Yang Sword Token.


    "Die!"


    Cang Yun leaped up and thrusted his sword forward with a ''whoosh''.


    This strike did not have any techniques, but its speed was extremely fast. Moreover, the strength contained within it was much stronger than before. The dark wolf had no way of dodging it.


    Roar!


    The Silver Winged Wolf roared. It stretched out its wings like a fan and wrapped itself around its body. The wings were its strongest part and were even sharper than its claws. This was its last resort!


    Puff!


    However, in just an instant, accompanied by a sharp pain, its wings, which it was most proud of, were directly pierced through like thin paper. Furthermore, the short sword did not stop there.


    With a boom, the Silver Winged Wolf didn''t even have time to struggle before it lost its life and fell straight to the ground.


    Weng! *


    At this moment, a dazzling divine light slowly separated from the Silver Winged Wolf''s corpse and fused into Cang Yun''s arm.


    "It really is the Immortal Yang Sword Medallion!"


    Cang Yun was very happy. This meant that his guess was correct. The rule of the second trial was to kill spirit beasts and obtain the Immortal Yang Sword Medallion.


    "However, the Immortal Yang Sword Medallion from this Silver Winged Wolf is incomplete. It seems to only be one-tenth of a sword command. It should be called a sword command fragment."


    At the same time, Cang Yun also discovered the situation of the sword command fragment. After pondering for a moment, he understood the crux of the matter.


    The Silver Winged Wolf was only a Rank Three spirit beast, so it only had fragments of the sword command. A higher grade spirit beast should be able to obtain even more sword commands!

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    In the vast wasteland, in a forest.


    "Boom!"


    A sharp sword light slashed through the air as a gigantic spirit beast crashed to the ground at the end of the sword light. A sword cut straight through the skull between the eyebrows, extinguishing all life.


    Nearby, a youth in green was standing with a sword in hand. The tip of the sword was stained with blood. His somewhat young and tender face was indifferent as he watched the scene unfold without any ripples.


    Weng! *


    At this moment, a dazzling divine light tore off the corpse of the spirit beast and poured into the arm of the green-clothed youth, gradually forming a complete small sword. This scene caused the youth''s expressionless face to finally reveal a trace of joy.


    This green-clothed youth was Cang Yun. It had already been half a day since the start of the wasteland exam. During this time, he had already killed many spirit beasts and gradually understood the rules of the exam.


    In this wasteland, every single spirit beast possessed more or less the Immortal Yang Sword Token. One thousand of the level one spirit beasts had a sword token, one tenth of the level two spirit beasts had a sword token, and ten of the level three spirit beasts had a sword token.


    As for the 5th step and above, Cang Yun didn''t try again, but from these speculations, the higher the rank, the more Immortal Yang Sword Medallions he would obtain.


    In just half a day, Cang Yun had killed most of the Rank 3 Spirit Beasts. He had only killed one Rank 4 Spirit Beast and had obtained a total of two Immortal Yang Sword Medallions.


    Honestly speaking, this speed was too slow. After all, there was only a total of ten days. With this kind of progress, he could only obtain a maximum of forty Immortal Yang Sword Medallions. This kind of result was far from what he could achieve in the first stage.


    Many of them were not weak, so killing Rank 4 Spirit Beasts shouldn''t be difficult. There were even many Rank 5 people who could do it. If this continued, the advantage he would gain from the first trial would disappear without a trace.


    A sense of urgency rose in his heart!


    Cang Yun''s desire for treasures was no less than anyone''s. In fact, because his cultivation level was too low, his need for the Immortal Yang sword token was even greater. Because of this, he had to gather as much as possible for the Immortal Yang sword command.


    "This space seems to have divided everyone. I don''t know about the gains of others, so I must pursue my own limits. That way, even if I can''t obtain first place, there will be no regrets!" Cang Yun made up his mind.


    Aside from the possibility of inheriting an inheritance, the results of the first stage allowed him to obtain a hundred Immortal Yang sword tokens. He did not know if the second stage would continue to have this rule, but if it did, then the reward would not be low, so he had to fight for it with all his might.


    "It''s time to head to the center of the wasteland. Rank 5 Spirit Beasts are my true target!"


    Cang Yun gazed into the distance before flying off in the direction where the source energy was denser.


    Four hours later, in the depths of the Wasteland.


    Here, ancient trees towered into the sky and strange, steep terrain could be seen everywhere. Looking from afar, there were many places that emitted a dangerous aura that caused one''s heart to palpitate.


    Clearly, danger lurked everywhere!


    Cang Yun stopped in his tracks and spread out his psychic power like a tidal wave. He could sense the auras of the surrounding spirit beasts.


    This was his advantage. In the vast wasteland, even if there were a lot of spirit beasts, it would still take a lot of effort for him to quickly and accurately find a suitable prey. With the help of Mental Energy, Cang Yun could shorten the time to the minimum.


    A moment later, his eyes lit up. Cang Yun had already found a suitable spirit beast!


    "That direction!"


    After muttering to himself, Cang Yun started to move again. He followed the direction that Shi Yan could sense with his Spirit Power.


    After the time it took to boil a cup of tea, on a wasteland grassland, a giant red-haired ape was resting. Its body was enormous like a small mountain as it pressed down on the grassland.


    "Rank 5 Spirit Beast, Fire Ape!"


    Cang Yun retracted his aura, but his heart was filled with excitement. He could feel the aura of the Immortal Yang Sword Token within this fire ape''s body. Obviously, it was extremely valuable!


    "I''ll start with you and you''re still sleeping. This is my chance!"


    The azure cloud quietly approached and a dark black short sword unknowingly appeared within his palm.


    Closer. Now was the time!


    Suddenly, the azure cloud shot out like a released bow and arrow, the sword tip aimed straight at the chest of the fire ape!


    Roar!


    The moment Cang Yun made his move, the Fire Ape finally felt a sense of danger. It leapt into the air, and its bowl-sized eyeballs stared at the azure cloud with an ominous glint in their eyes.


    This insignificant human dares to provoke its dignity!


    Its strong ape arm was raised horizontally, precisely blocking the path of the dagger.


    "Boom!"


    The short sword stabbed into the ape arm, and in that instant, Origin Energy gushed out in all directions. A terrifying wave of air directly pushed Cang Yun back.


    This sword was blocked by the fire ape and only left an extremely small wound on its arm. A few drops of blood dripped down and then the wound began to wiggle and it was covered with scars.


    "What a strong defense!" Rank 5 Spirit Beasts are not easy to deal with! "


    Cang Yun''s gaze turned grim. All the Spiritual Beasts in this world were extremely rare existences. Their strength had nearly reached the peak of the same grade. They were extremely powerful!


    Roar!


    Even though Cang Yun''s sword attack had failed, it had aroused the fierce nature of the Fire Ape. Its eyes revealed a fierce light and its footsteps shook the earth as it charged forward like an ancient giant.


    A huge fist was raised high above Cang Yun''s head. Like an iron hammer, it viciously smashed down!


    This punch was extremely powerful. If he was hit by it, Cang Yun''s small body would have definitely turned into mincemeat in an instant!


    At this critical moment, Cang Yun''s footsteps flashed again and again as he stepped back with mysterious steps.


    BOOM!


    A millstone-sized fist almost brushed past Cang Yun''s body. The unparalleled wind from the fist caused the azure Yun''s green robe to flutter as his face became as if it was being cut by a knife.


    And at the place where Cang Yun had been standing, a massive crater was directly formed on the ground. With a single glance, it was truly shocking!


    "My god, his strength isn''t much weaker than an ordinary Rank 6 Spirit Beast, right?"


    Cang Yun was secretly speechless. The strength of the Spiritual Beasts in this space was too strong. Only those of the same rank would be able to match it. To kill it, one would need to at least have the ability to challenge those of a higher rank.


    "With my cultivation base, it''s almost impossible for me to kill this fire ape!"


    In a split-second, Cang Yun''s mind flashed with thoughts. Although his Origin Energy was extraordinary and he had a high level Origin Skill, his strength was too low. With only the third layer of the Secret Treasure, his strength was incomparable to the almost invincible Fire Ape below the sixth step.


    Roar!


    At this time, the enraged Fire Ape rushed over once again. Its huge fist could sweep through thousands of enemies. It seemed as if it wanted to kill the azure cloud with its palm.


    "Crack!"


    Cang Yun leaped up and barely dodged a sweep.


    "There''s no need to be polite."


    The next moment, taking advantage of the Fire Ape''s opportunity, Cang Yun hurriedly retreated until he was out of the attack range of the Fire Ape. Then, with a flick of his mind, five soul imprints that contained a mysterious aura suddenly flew out.


    BOOM!


    Suddenly, the heaven and earth origin force violently shook. Five soul imprints spiraled above the head of the fire ape. Multicolored light bloomed, turning into beams of golden light that fell down!


    Duskfall Flowing Gold!


    Weng! *


    Sunset filled the sky, and the golden pillar pierced the ground!


    A sharp golden beam of light shot down, carrying with it a violent source energy fluctuation. It was like a meteor falling from the sky, piercing through the void.


    An ear-piercing sound rang out as the golden light collided with the body of the fire ape at an unbelievable speed.


    Bang! Bang! Bang!


    Roar!


    Countless golden lights exploded like Origin Energy Bombs. Wherever they landed, the body of the fire ape was torn apart.


    The fire ape howled in pain. In a short moment, its body was covered in finger-sized bloody holes, and fresh blood gurgled out of its body. It gathered on the ground to form a small stream.


    "Hiss, this soul skill is actually so terrifying!"


    On the other side, Cang Yun himself was greatly shocked. This soul skill, Duskfall Flowing Gold, was naturally gifted to him by Dongfang Chen, and was also the move the latter used to attack the Purple Gold Python.


    However, the power of this soul skill far surpassed Cang Yun''s expectations.


    Cang Yun remembered that when Dongfang Chen had used it that day, although it was also powerful, it had not been able to do much damage to the Violet-Gold Berserker Creation. This made Cang Yun once thought that the soul skill was not very strong, but after personally testing it out, he changed his mind.


    "Back then, Dong Fang Chen was the same as me, also at the fifth seal stage, so the power of our soul skill should be about the same. The reason why he was unable to harm the Purple Gold Python is not because this soul skill isn''t strong, but because the Purple Gold Python''s defense is too exaggerated. After all, the Purple Gold Python is at the Nihility God Stage, so even though its vital energy and blood are weak, the defensive power of its body isn''t much weaker." With a quick thought, Cang Yun figured out the crux of the matter.


    "Looks like that guy really did not trick me." Cang Yun smiled slightly, and his impression of Dong Fang Chen rose again. This person had a straightforward personality and was someone he could befriend. He just didn''t know when he would meet him again.


    Roar!


    It had finally broken free from the golden light that filled the sky. Although its body was covered in blood and there were bloody holes all over it, compared to its huge body, these injuries were still tolerable. They were not enough to cause it to lose its ability to fight.


    After being tormented by such pain, the fire ape''s hatred for Cang Yun also soared. It let out an angry roar and ignored the pain as it pounced towards Cang Yun once again.


    "How troublesome."


    Cang Yun frowned. Although the Fire Ape was injured, its soul technique had consumed quite a bit of its spirit. If this were to continue, then even if he killed the Fire Ape, Cang Yun would need some time to recover.


    However, for Cang Yun, who was short on time, this was hard to accept!


    "Then, let''s try this again!"


    As the sound of his voice faded, a tall and sturdy silhouette appeared beside Cang Yun.

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    "Bam!"


    A dark golden figure appeared out of nowhere in front of Cang Yun on the desolate grassland.


    This figure was unremarkable and even its outline was somewhat blurry. However, a layer of dark golden skin was extremely eye-catching on its body. It stood beside Cang Yun in a dull manner.


    It was the five star battle puppet refined by Cang Yun!


    "Boom!"


    The instant the five star battle puppet appeared, the sky and earth were illuminated by its flames. A ten feet tall fire ape shot out explosively, raising its iron fist high into the air. With an unparalleled power, it blasted it directly towards Cang Yun.


    This punch was able to shake the heavens and completely shake the earth. Powerful ripples of energy set off gusts of wind, as if it wanted to destroy the heavens and the earth. It was obvious that it already had the intention to kill Cang Yun without holding back!


    Violent winds blew in all directions, and under this kind of might, the azure cloud was as small as a grain of sand.


    "Haha, Battle Puppet!" Let me see your power! "


    However, facing this vast fist, Cang Yunyi was not afraid. He loudly laughed, and the golden battle puppet directly blocked in front of him. He clenched his fist, and just like that, it was thrown out without any fancy moves!


    BOOM!


    In an instant, two fists of extremely different sizes collided violently. However, a shockwave swept out and both parties took a few steps back. The tiny body of the golden star puppet was actually able to forcibly block the attack of the fire ape!


    "Roar! Roar!"


    The Fire Ape''s anger overflowed into the heavens. It roared towards the sky, and its pair of pupils revealed a bloodthirsty and berserk light.


    In the next moment, the Conflagration Ape leaped up. Its enormous body once again smashed furiously towards Cang Yun like a falling meteorite.


    "Star Puppet, attack!"


    Cang Yun looked at the fiery-colored fist that had arrived in a flash. A low cry was also emitted from his mouth.


    "Bam!"


    "Bang!" Just as Cang Yun''s voice faded, the Star Puppet''s knees bent slightly. Then, like a rocket, it borrowed the momentum from the impact and shot towards the fiery fist.


    Cang Yun silently stood there, looking at the golden figure that was shooting straight at him, a surprised look of anticipation flashed in his eyes. He wanted to see, just what level of strength could this Star Puppet reach?


    In the sky, with the speed of the Star Puppet, in the blink of an eye, it appeared under the Fire Ape''s metal fist. In the sky, with the speed of the Star Puppet, it appeared under the Fire Ape''s metal fist in the blink of an eye.


    "Boom!"


    The Star Puppet''s tightly clenched fist, without the slightest hesitation, it once again punched horizontally!


    A sharp sonic boom immediately sounded in the sky when the punch was thrown out. Numerous frightening wind ripples swiftly spread out from the surface of the fist like water ripples ¡­


    "BOOM!"


    The fist that contained a frightening force directly smashed onto the metal fist that the fire ape had smashed down. At this moment, the entire place was completely frozen. After an instant, an explosion that appeared to have sounded deep within everyone''s souls spread across the sky in an earth-shaking manner ¡­


    A clash of pure strength, this scene was incomparably shocking!


    A moment later, the giant fire ape iron fist slowly crumbled under Cang Yun''s astonished gaze. Countless amounts of blood colored blood poured down like a torrential downpour, and the fire ape''s enormous body was directly sent flying. It drew a bloody path in the air before finally violently smashing onto the ground!


    "Bam!"


    As the fire ape crumbled, the Star Puppet''s body was similarly smashed into the sky by that tremendous force. One Puppet Ape and one Ape landed on the ground at almost the same time, causing the ground to once again violently tremble.


    However, compared to the Conflagration Ape, which had fallen to the ground, the Star Puppet was completely unharmed. Its golden skin still had bright and fluent lines flowing on it. This scene shook Cang Yun and caused an uncontrollable excitement to arise in his heart.


    The strength of this Star Puppet far exceeded his expectations!


    "Let''s collect the sword commands first."


    After a brief moment of excitement, Cang Yun cast his gaze towards the distant Fire Ape. Although the latter was heavily injured, he was not dead. As for Cang Yun, he naturally had to make another stab.


    Weng! *


    With one sword sealing the throat, the Fire Ape''s body immediately let out a bright light. The dazzling Immortal Yang Sword Medallions were then successfully transferred onto Cang Yun''s arm.


    If you counted them carefully, there were a total of ten of them!


    "Awesome!"


    Cang Yun smiled innocently. Even though he was calm and collected, he was still knocked unconscious by this enormous harvest. Even though he had suffered countless hardships and used all of his methods, he had not failed to live up to his expectations.


    With this, Cang Yun''s Immortal Yang Sword Medallion had reached one hundred and twelve.


    "I wonder how the others have reaped from it. However, judging from how powerful this Fire Ape is, it is likely that there aren''t many people who can kill it, right?" Cang Yun blinked his eyes, feeling a little proud of himself.


    Soon after, Cang Yun summoned the Star Puppet and examined it closely. After confirming that there were no injuries, he nodded his head in satisfaction. With this Star Puppet, he would no longer have any difficulties killing Rank 5 Spirit Beasts!


    Next, let''s start the slaughter to our heart''s content ¡­


    Time slowly passed. In the blink of an eye, five days had passed in the second trial of the Wasteland.


    On this day, in a certain training space, Xu Guang waved his blade and killed the dying Rank 5 Spirit Beast in front of him. A proud and wild smile appeared on his face.


    "Haha, it''s already the tenth one. Who can compare to killing ten Rank 5 Spirit Beasts in five days?"


    A wild and arrogant laughter resounded in the wilderness. At this moment, Xu Guang was in high spirits.


    After a long while, he finally calmed himself down and proudly shook his head: "I''m silly, why would I compete with others? Among all the people, I am the only one who has broken through to the sixth layer of the secret treasure, and only I am able to kill the Rank 5 Spirit Beast here.


    After a moment of self-deprecation, he suddenly thought of Cang Yun.


    "That fellow is only at the third layer of Mysterious Concealment. He probably won''t be able to clear the first stage as well, right?" Heh, what a pity, I can''t let him see me climb to the peak of my life. "


    After saying that, Xu Guang paused for a moment: "But it doesn''t matter, he will find out sooner or later, then his expression will definitely be very interesting ¡­ ¡­" This is really something to look forward to. "


    Xu Guang licked his lips, revealing a cruel smile before leaving in satisfaction ¡­


    In another space, a young lady was sitting cross-legged under an ancient tree, resting. She held a dark green longsword in her hand, and at this moment, the blade was covered in a little bit of blood.


    "Eighteen of them. These beasts are really hard to deal with."


    The young girl''s cold and elegant face drooped slightly as she looked at the pair of slender, pure white, jade legs in front of her. There were traces of blood on them, causing her to frown slightly.


    In the next moment, she seemed to have thought of something, and her beautiful eyes gazed into the distant horizon.


    "I don''t know how he''s doing, I hope he won''t disappoint me too much ¡­"

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    Wasteland training space.


    At this moment, Cang Yun was sitting cross-legged on a grassy field filled with forest. A dark golden figure stood silently before him. This figure was the five star battle puppet that Cang Yun had refined.


    After a few days of slaughter, the Star Puppet''s skin was still overflowing with light. There were no signs of wear or tear. Even Cang Yun could not help but sigh.


    It truly was worthy of being a killing machine ¡­


    Above Cang Yun''s arm, streams of sword-shaped divine lights were faintly discernable through the green robe. There were many of these small swords, and they were densely packed together at a glance, causing one to feel dazzled.


    "There are almost 600 Immortal Yang Sword Medallions. This efficiency, should be sufficient, right?"


    "I guess very few people can do it!"


    Cang Yun answered with a question and a smile faintly surfaced on his face.


    Even he felt that this speed was somewhat exaggerated. However, after careful consideration, it was obvious that he had the help of Mental Energy and could easily find a Spiritual Beast. Moreover, with the Star Puppet as a killing machine, this result was not surprising.


    After all, the effect of the Star Puppet could be described as'' open hanging ''. It was not exhausted, nor did it fear pain, and as long as there was energy, it could continue to fight endlessly. As a result, its efficiency was naturally much higher than others.


    Of course, energy consumption was also a problem. In these five days, all of Cang Yun''s Origin Crystals had been consumed by the Star Puppet, and right now, the last one in the Star Puppet''s body was already more than half used up. It was estimated that it could at most last hold for another day.


    "If I knew this would happen, even if I had to go all out, I would have needed to get more Origin Crystals." Cang Yun rubbed his nose and was somewhat unwilling. However, just as he finished speaking, he could not help but mock himself as he shook his head. Such a thought was a little too greedy.


    Weng! *


    However, just at this moment, a strange and violent fluctuation of Origin Energy suddenly broke into Cang Yun''s Spiritual Sense.


    "This is ¡­"


    Cang Yun''s eyes stared into the distance. His expression turned slightly serious before he descended into deep thought.


    This fluctuation was extremely obscure, but it was also very violent. It seemed as if something was suppressing it. This was the first time that the azure cloud had encountered such a situation.


    Therefore, after pondering for a moment, Cang Yun decided to go investigate!


    With a thought, the Star Puppet returned to his storage ring. Cang Yun''s body moved and rapidly advanced across the wasteland.


    With the help of his Mental Energy, Cang Yun easily avoided all of the Spiritual Beasts on the way. His speed was extremely fast as he charged towards the direction where the Spiritual Beasts were moving.


    Thus, four hours later, an imposing and ancient mountain appeared in front of the azure cloud. This mountain was covered with dense vegetation and was much thicker than the one in the Wasteland.


    Just by looking from outside the mountain, one could sense the incomparably pure source energy fluctuation inside. Obviously, it was because of this extremely dense natural source energy that gave birth to such a lively land.


    The fluctuation that Cang Yun''s Mental Energy had sensed earlier was spreading out from this large mountain.


    They arrived at the source but Cang Yun did not act rashly. The Heaven and Earth Origin Energy here was extremely dense. Without even thinking, one could tell that there were many powerful spirit beasts inside.


    As for Mental Energy, Cang Yun did not dare to use it. He knew that some powerful existences could completely detect it. If he was discovered by that existence, the result would be quite miserable.


    However, when he arrived here, even without the help of his Spiritual Force, Cang Yun could clearly feel the abnormality of the surrounding Heaven and Earth Origin Energy. Waves of surging Heaven and Earth Origin Energy gathered towards the mountain with a mysterious fluctuation.


    "This... Could it be that a treasure is coming into being? "


    Cang Yun''s eyes flashed. After pondering for a long time, he gritted his teeth as if he had finally made a decision.


    An invisible wave of mind energy spread out and enveloped his body, minimizing the presence around him. This was the Qi isolating method that Dongfang Chen had used before. Now, Cang Yun was doing the same and had learned to use it.


    Once he was ready, Cang Yun took a deep breath and jumped into the mountains.


    Danger lurked in every corner of the lush mountains. As soon as Cang Yun stepped in, he sensed several powerful and obscure auras. He knew that these auras were purposely released by powerful spirit beasts to divide their territory.


    In such a situation, Cang Yun was not worried, but instead happy. With this aura as a warning, he could carefully avoid the powerful spirit beasts, and the danger would be reduced by a lot.


    Cautiously and cautiously, after four hours, Cang Yun finally managed to approach the location of the strange movement.


    However, the scene in front of his eyes caused him to be greatly shocked!


    This was a winding and slender canyon, but what flowed within was not an ordinary river. Instead, it was a scorching hot dark red stream that emitted an extremely scorching aura. The surrounding land was roasted into a hard rock, without the slightest grass growing.


    This is... Magma!


    Feeling the rapid rise in temperature, Cang Yun pursed his dry lips and continued forward along the canyon. He could feel that the location of the strange Heaven and Earth source energy was very close.


    Gradually, the temperature of the magma became increasingly high. Occasionally, green smoke would be emitted from it and the surrounding air would become somewhat distorted.


    However, Cang Yun did not leave the canyon because of this. Although the temperature here was high, the life force in the forest would be cut off, making it safer.


    A moment later, a magma lake appeared at the end of the gorge. However, the anticipated heat did not arrive at this place. Instead, the temperature of the entire place strangely decreased.


    Cang Yun was completely stunned by this somewhat strange scene. A moment later, he recovered his senses and hurriedly scanned his surroundings. Finally, his gaze paused on the green colored lotus in the middle of the magma lake.


    That was the final location of the abnormal movement of the natural Origin Energy!


    The blue lotus flower was divided into nine leaves. The nine petal green leaf was as perfect as the most perfect azure jade. At a glance, it was crystal clear, causing one to be unable to let go of it.


    There seemed to be a two to three feet large lotus seat within the lotus flower. There were a few holes on the lotus throne that emitted a fiery-red fluorescent light. The grains were full, and it went without saying that they were lotus seeds that were condensed from fire-attribute energy!


    Beneath the green lotus, a thumb sized root was deeply inserted into the magma. On top of it, lines of blood colored meridian channels appeared, seeming to be absorbing the flame energy within the magma.


    This green lotus was just like duckweed floating in the sea, gently swaying in the endless magma.


    "The fire lotus was formed. No wonder it caused such a strong vibration of Origin Energy!"


    At this moment, Cang Yun finally understood the reason for the strange movement ¡­

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    Within the fiery red magma lake, a touch of green swayed with the wind. Its frail body seemed so serene under the raging flames.


    Such a fragile and strong, beautiful life, it made people feel tender and lovable.


    "This fire lotus is at least a fourth rank fire lotus. Furthermore, the lotus seed is full and ripe. We can pick it now!" Cang Yun''s eyes flickered. It seemed as if the interior was burning with flames as hot as the magma before him.


    Grade four elixirs were already priceless heavenly materials. Even Nihility God Stage experts would fight over this kind of elixir to the point of losing blood. This was because its medicinal effects could greatly enhance the cultivation of Nihility God Stage experts, it was extremely precious!


    Moreover, this fire lotus was different from ordinary fourth-grade spirit medicines. It was born in endless magma and had absorbed far too much fire energy. Thus, for a martial artist that cultivated a fire attribute cultivation method, its value would increase by several times.


    Although Cang Yun didn''t cultivate fire attribute skills, he was still very envious. With this fire lotus, his cultivation would advance by leaps and bounds, and he would have more confidence in taking the Immortal Palace test later.


    But the question is, how do you get it?


    Cang Yun frowned slightly. There was nothing blocking the magma lake, so why wasn''t there a spirit beast discovering this heavenly resource?


    Furthermore, even if they hadn''t been discovered before, it was impossible for the spirit beasts to not have noticed it when the fire lotuses had matured and caused the Heaven and Earth Origin Energy to fluctuate. However, no spirit beasts had come to fight for it.


    The only explanation was that the fire lotus had not been discovered yet. It had long since been seized by an existence and this existence must be extremely powerful. The other spirit beasts did not dare to fight with it for it!


    However, there were no plants or vegetation around him, and there was no sign of a spirit beast at all. So how was it supposed to protect the fire lotus?


    "Could it be ¡­"


    In the next moment, Cang Yun stared at the lava below the fire lotus and made a guess.


    Weng! *


    Just at this moment, there was a sudden movement in the quiet magma lake. Layers of ripples spread out from the surroundings of the fire lotus. As the magma surged, an extraordinary aura seemed to emerge from the bottom of the lake.


    Cang Yun quickly retreated and within a few breaths of time, he hid behind an ancient tree at the end of the rock. He then carefully peeked his head out and looked towards the lava lake.


    At that spot, a huge snake head slowly emerged from the magma. Its long thin tongue flitted about in the air for a long while before slowly sinking back into the magma.


    "Phew ¡­" Seeing the lava lake return to its calm state, Cang Yun finally heaved a sigh of relief as cold sweat broke out on his back. If he had been slightly slower just now, he would have been discovered by that fire snake.


    Although he had only seen the head of a snake, its aura was so strong that it caused one''s heart to palpitate.


    "Looks like I will not be able to obtain this fire lotus ¡­"


    After a while, Cang Yun calmed down and shook his head helplessly. With such a powerful Fire Serpent protecting him, the chances of him wanting to devour his food through the mouth of a tiger were practically zero.


    Moreover, the fire lotus had already matured. It was likely that the fire snake would soon devour it. If he wanted to scheme, he would not have much time.


    Cang Yun glanced at the fire lotus with extreme dissatisfaction before he prepared to leave. The Spiritual Beasts within this mountain were too high leveled and were not suitable for him to hunt. Therefore, he did not plan on wasting time here.


    "Roar!"


    However, just as he was about to leave, an ear-piercing screech suddenly exploded in the sky. Cang Yun''s eardrums trembled as he hurriedly hid behind the ancient tree.


    "That''s ¡­"


    The next moment, Cang Yun looked up. Through the gaps between the leaves of the ancient trees, he saw a gigantic bird circling above the lava lake.


    At this moment, its ruby-like, sharp eyes were looking down at the surface of the magma lake from a high vantage point. When it saw the green fire lotus within the magma lake, its fiery red eyes suddenly shone brightly, revealing a strong greed.


    "It''s actually a Fire Bird!"


    Cang Yun''s heart shook. This was an amazing spirit beast. It was rumored that the Fire Bird possessed a trace of the Ancient Phoenix bloodline and was the king of all strange beasts. It had the ability to control fire and its might was far beyond what ordinary spirit beasts could compare to.


    "This space is indeed ancient, there are even Fire Birds that have disappeared from this continent for thousands of years!" Cang Yun sighed in his heart. At the same time, he also realized that there was a problem.


    Judging from the aura of the Fire Bird in front of him, it should only be in its infancy. Otherwise, with its powerful bloodline, it would not need to covet the Fire Lotus, which was only a Grade 4 Elixir. Moreover, it seemed to be hesitating, afraid of the fire serpents in the magma lake.


    In addition, the Fire Bird was not an ordinary bird, so its suppressing power would be greater. However, it was afraid of the Fire Serpent in the lava lake, which meant that the Fire Bird''s strength was not too strong, perhaps even superior to the Fire Serpent.


    "However, it has the advantage of being in the Upper Sky Realm. It is not impossible for it to fight." Cang Yun quickly thought about it and decided not to leave for the time being. He wanted to see if the Fire Bird would fight with the Fire Snake.


    If they really were to fight, there would definitely be an injury, and Cang Yun might even be able to take advantage of it. Cang Yun naturally yearned for the fire lotus very much. Therefore, he was not willing to let go of this one and only opportunity.


    "Bang!"


    At this time, the fire snake in the magma lake sensed the danger and finally reached out its body. Its barrel-thick waist gently twisted in the magma, its mouth facing the sky, its tongue flicking as if it was issuing a warning to the fire bird in the sky.


    The Fire Bird above its head was not very strong, and was much weaker than it. However, the threat of the food chain, coupled with the suppression from its bloodline, made it extremely cautious. Therefore, it did not immediately attack, but wanted to persuade its opponent to retreat.


    As long as he did not take the initiative to attack, the fire snake would not be able to deal with him. Therefore, he completely ignored the warning of the fire snake and continued to circle in the sky, pondering about the possible advantages and disadvantages.


    The Fire Bird could also feel the power of the fire serpent in front of its eyes. Normally, it would not provoke them, but the temptation of the fire lotus was too strong, and the power of its bloodline was not strong either. If it could devour this fire lotus, then it would grow by a large amount, and there was even a chance that its bloodline would be refined.


    No spirit beast could easily refuse such a temptation, so it was very hesitant.


    But in the end, it was Greed who gained the upper hand ¡­


    "Roar!"


    The Fire Bird raised its head to the sky and gave a long whistle. This long cry officially sounded the horn of war ¡­

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    BOOM!


    In the scorching lava lake, the Fire Snake''s body expanded again. Its entire body was revealed, and a dense mass of Origin Energy lifted it up. Its body that was hundreds of feet tall steadily floated on the surface of the magma.


    Suddenly, it raised its huge tail high and abruptly lashed it against the surface of the magma lake. In an instant, a magma pillar of fire shot into the sky and headed straight for the fire bird in the sky.


    Swoosh!


    On the other side, the Fire Bird roared harshly. Its two wings flapped like two giant flaming fans, creating a scorching stream of air as it charged forward without the slightest fear.


    The Fire Bird was a fire type beast, and the air it emitted also carried an incomparably scorching aura. The temperature was not the slightest bit inferior to magma!


    "Boom!"


    An enormous rumbling sound resounded across the sky. Within the collision sound, countless magma rained down like rain. There was even a surging hot air flow mixed within. For a moment, flames filled the sky.


    The entire battlefield seemed to have turned into a sea of fire!


    Within the sea of fire, a bird and a snake were roaring towards the sky. They were both spirit beasts that lived within the sea of fire and did not fear it at all.


    By this time, Cang Yun had already hidden himself even further away. The ancient tree he was originally hiding in had long since turned into ashes in the torrential rain of fire. This kind of fight was not something he could handle.


    At this time, the Fire Bird in the sky was also triggered by Fire Snake''s attack just now. It let out a long, sharp hiss and spat out a dark red flame from its mouth. It then charged straight at the fire serpent.


    Swoosh!


    The dark-red flame streaked across the sky. Even the air seemed to be unable to withstand the scorching heat and emitted a series of sonic booms wherever it passed.


    This cluster of dark red flames was the fire bird''s innate flame. Its temperature was even higher than the magma below, and it was filled with an aura that could destroy the heavens and earth!


    Hiss!


    When the flames attacked, the Flame Serpent''s tongue flicked out. It had noticed how powerful the flames were and did not dare to be careless. Its huge tail swept across the surface of the magma lake, creating a magma barrier.


    BOOM!


    When the dark-red flame struck the magma barrier, the entire place trembled. The explosive strength of the flame was vividly demonstrated by them.


    Tssss! *


    However, the fire bird''s innate flame was truly extraordinary. Although the fire snake borrowed the power of the magma, it was still unable to stop it. The magma barrier was constantly being destroyed, and even under the heat of the flames, quite a few magma droplets were evaporated like water.


    In a split-second, the dark-red flame passed through the barrier of lava and smashed onto the large body of the fire snake with lightning like speed.


    "Boom!"


    A powerful force exploded, and the fire snake let out a hissing sound as its floating body was blasted into the lava.


    "It can''t be ¡­" "You don''t know how to fight?"


    This scene caused Cang Yun to be dumbfounded. Originally, he had thought that the Fire Snake was much stronger than the Fire Bird. Even if it was suppressed by the bloodline, it would at least be able to fight evenly with the Fire Bird. But the truth was completely different. In just a few exchanges, the fire snake had already been beaten to the ground. This was simply too weak!


    Cang Yun was astonished but he was also anxious. If the outcome was decided in such a way, then the fire lotus would have no part for him.


    "Yi, that''s not right. The Fire Bird still hasn''t gotten the fire lotus, and the fire serpent isn''t dead!" However, in the next moment, the Fire Bird''s actions caused Cang Yun''s eyes to light up.


    "Boom!"


    The next moment, as if confirming Cang Yun''s guess, the surface of the magma lake moved again, and the head of the fire serpent popped out.


    He really did not die!


    Roar!


    However, just as Cang Yun was about to heave a sigh of relief, something happened.


    The fiery python roared. Then, its massive snake head actually directly pounced towards the fire lotus!


    It wanted to swallow the fire lotus!


    Cang Yun was shocked. This fire snake had witnessed the Fire Bird''s strength and seemed to be quite fearful of it. It actually chose to devour the fire lotus ahead of time!


    "Roar!"


    The Fire Bird also noticed the intention of the fire snake. It let out a loud roar and its body flashed with a fiery light as it pounced towards the fire snake.


    Swoosh!


    The firebird''s sharp claws emitted a fierce light in the air. This claw went straight for the head of the fire snake. If it was caught, then even with the fire snake''s strong defense, it would still feel uncomfortable!


    Sensing the threat, the moving body of the fire snake suddenly stopped. It raised its head, its dark green pupils slightly twirling, revealing a cunning light within.


    "Hmm?" Cang Yun raised his brows, feeling slightly surprised. Could it be that this fire snake had some other plan?


    In the time it took for a spark to fly off of a piece of flint, before Cang Yun could think of anything else, the sharp steel-like claws of the Fire Bird had already approached the head of the fire snake.


    And at this time, the fire serpent finally moved. As the snake''s head shrank, it submerged itself into the magma. It seemed as if it didn''t have any intention of fighting back.


    "This fire serpent ¡­" It''s a little wretched. " Cang Yun''s eyes flashed with a smile. He already knew what Fire Snake was thinking.


    So it turned out that swallowing the fire lotus was an act. Their real intention was to lure the fire bird into the lava lake. After all, the Fire Bird was a bird and couldn''t swim. Even if it had the fire attribute, it was not afraid of the temperature of the magma, but it would never dare to enter the magma.


    Swoosh!


    In the next moment, just as Cang Yun had guessed, after the fire snake withdrew into the magma, the fire bird suddenly stopped. It lightly moved across the surface of the magma lake and did not dare to enter.


    However, just as the Fire Bird was about to rise into the air again, an enormous snake tail was suddenly pulled out from the magma!


    "Boom!"


    The powerful strength of the snake tail set off a pillar of fire that blotted the skies. This attack was extremely powerful and just happened to stop the Fire Bird from retreating.


    Even many humans would sigh at such a sinister strike!


    The Fire Bird was also furious. It instantly knew that it had been tricked, but there was nothing it could do. The road ahead was blocked, and behind it was lava. It could only forcefully receive this attack!


    Thus, the Fire Bird''s body leaned backwards, its pair of sharp claws were in a fighting stance, blocking right in front of its body.


    BOOM!


    In a split-second, the giant tail of the fire serpent struck the sharp claws, shaking the mountains and filling the sky with a rain of fire!


    However, compared to the fire snake, the fire bird was in an even more miserable state. Under the impact of the huge tail''s power, its body was directly sent flying, and the red feathers floated down like withered petals, seeming to have suffered a heavy injury.


    At this time, the Fire Snake no longer hid within the magma. It stretched out its body and quickly swam towards the direction of the Fire Bird.


    Now that the Fire Bird was seriously injured, this was the best time for the Fire Snake to kill him! Furthermore, the bloodline of the Fire Bird was extraordinary, so the Fire Serpent would naturally not let it go so easily.


    Thus, a bird and a snake followed the magma canyon into the distance. For a time, the battlefield changed.


    This scene was captured by Cang Yun who was hiding in the forest. His eyes lit up as he instantly realized this unprecedented opportunity!

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    The scorching lava lake calmed down once more as the bird and snake disappeared into the distance.


    Cang Yun withdrew the aura from his entire body as he rushed towards the surface of the magma lake ¡­


    In the distance, the sound of a spirit beast battle could be heard. Cang Yun turned a deaf ear to it and looked at the fire lotus in the middle of the lake with a burning gaze. He was extremely excited.


    Before the fire snake returned, this was his only chance!


    Within the magma, the fire lotus was in full bloom. Not only did the battle between the two spirit beasts not disturb the fire lotus, but the blood that came out of the fire serpent was just being absorbed by it, causing it to be even more crystal clear.


    In front of the treasure, it was incomparably tempting!


    However, when Cang Yun saw the green smoke coming out of the magma, he was momentarily troubled. This magma was boiling hot, and one could already feel the scorching heat coming from it before they had even touched it. With Cang Yun''s current cultivation, there was no way he could withstand such heat!


    After a moment of hesitation, Cang Yun took out the dark black short sword he used before. This was the best quality sword in his collection, so he used it to test the temperature of the lava.


    "Chi!"


    The short sword reached into the magma and immediately shook gently. The Origin Power that was attached to the short sword lasted for only a breath''s time before it was completely swallowed. Following which, the short sword gradually turned red and slowly melted.


    "Hiss!"


    Cang Yun inhaled a breath of cool air and swiftly pulled the short sword out. Within a short period of time, the short sword had already revealed a slight change in its shape. It was a sign that it had melted!


    Terrifying!


    Cang Yun''s heart sank to the bottom. With such a temperature, there was no way his source energy could resist it. If he were to go down, he feared that he would be burnt to ashes in just a few breaths of time!


    "What should I do ¡­" Do I have to give up? " Cang Yun frowned deeply. A deep unwillingness surfaced on his delicate and pretty face.


    Such a treasure was right in front of their eyes, yet they were going to miss it. No one would be willing to accept this kind of situation.


    "So what if I don''t give up? "My source energy is simply unable to stop the devouring of the magma. This magma can even melt steel swords, there''s really no other way ¡­"


    Cang Yun ruthlessly shook his head. He originally thought that this was a great opportunity, but in the end, he still failed and returned. Such a disparity made him extremely disappointed.


    He helplessly shook his head and hesitated for a moment before preparing to leave.


    Clatter!


    However, just as he took a step forward, he suddenly thought of something and stopped in his tracks.


    "Wait. Although this magma can melt the steel sword, it will take a long time. In other words, as long as its strength is sufficient, it will be able to endure in the magma for a period of time ¡­"


    Cang Yun''s eyes lit up. With a thought, a dark golden star puppet appeared beside him.


    "My Star Puppet has been tempered and merged with the Goldstar Saliva. Its body''s strength far surpasses that of the steel sword. If it were to descend ¡­ Can you hold on? " A light flashed through Cang Yun''s eyes. It was as if he had found a ray of hope in his despair, and it lifted his spirits!


    "Star Puppet, go!"


    This was the only hope he had. As soon as he thought of it, Cang Yun led the Star Puppet to the lava lake. Then, he extended a finger and carefully dove into the lava.


    No change, no sound. After a few breaths of time, Cang Yun asked the Star Puppet to retract its finger with a nervous heart.


    Cang Yun carefully observed ¡­


    "Haha, it''s fine, I blocked it!"


    In the next moment, Cang Yun laughed out loud. He discovered that the Star Puppet that had persisted for several breaths of time did not show any signs of melting. The dark golden skin was still glowing, indicating that the Star Puppet could completely block the temperature of the magma!


    BOOM!


    A bird and a snake were battling in the distance. The sound waves became even more violent. Obviously, the battle between the two had already entered the white-hot stage. It wouldn''t be long before the victor would be decided.


    Cang Yun''s expression changed slightly as he became anxious.


    "Star Puppet, attack!"


    With an order, the Star Puppet jumped into the magma lake.


    Dong!


    The lava was viscous and heavy. When the Star Puppet jumped in, not a single ripple was produced. Its entire body very quickly began to sink down.


    However, the expression on Cang Yun''s face changed. At this moment, the temperature of the lava permeated through the Star Puppet''s skin and into the inner regions. That strand of his soul instantly felt a scorching heat.


    Fortunately, the Star Puppet''s skin blocked most of the heat, and only a small part of it was transmitted into the body. Cang Yun''s soul could barely endure this heat. Of course, pain was inevitable.


    Cang Yun gritted his teeth, ignored the pain coming from his soul, and focused on controlling the Star Puppet to swim towards the fire lotus.


    This process didn''t go smoothly ¡­


    The lava was incomparably heavy and the resistance was extremely great. The Star Puppet had to use all of its strength in order to slowly swim within it. And this process, the consumption of the Star Puppet was naturally incomparably fast.


    Just by swimming a few meters away from the Star Puppet, Cang Yun''s soul could feel that the Origin Crystal in the Star Puppet''s body had dimmed a little. If this continued, Cang Yun wasn''t sure if he would be able to retrieve the fire lotus.


    However, he did not turn around to shoot. Since he had already decided, Cang Yun would naturally not give up so easily. Without any other thoughts, he continued to control the Star Puppet to move forward!


    Time slowly passed. Gradually, Cang Yun could sense the ripples caused by the great battle between a bird and a snake in the distance. It was obvious that they had become weaker. This scenario caused Cang Yun to be extremely anxious. He knew that the victor of this battle was about to be decided.


    At this moment, the Star Puppet was still ten Zhang away from the fire lotus.


    The temperature of the lava was even higher than before. Cang Yun''s soul felt an unprecedented pain, as if the raging flames could be extinguished at any moment. As his mind was connected to his body, Cang Yun''s body was also suffering.


    Cang Yun''s face became a little distorted under the rain of sweat.


    "Faster, a bit faster!"


    However, Cang Yun didn''t care about it at all. He forcefully suppressed the pain in his soul and crazily activated his Star Puppet.


    If he succeeded, Cang Yun would be able to reap endless benefits. However, if he failed, not only would the pain he suffered be in vain, the Star Puppet would also be buried in a sea of fire. Especially the latter, it was his most precious treasure right now.


    Thirty meters, ninety meters ¡­


    As the Star Puppet got closer, Cang Yun''s heart was in his throat. He could feel that half of the Star Puppet''s energy reserves had already been used up. If this continued, he might lose this powerful helper of his.


    However, he still did not hesitate!


    30 feet, 10 feet ¡­ He had arrived!


    Cang Yun did not dare to delay at all as he immediately controlled his Star Puppet to start harvesting the lotus!


    Swish!


    Star Puppet grabbed the fire lotus root and pulled with force, directly uprooting the fire lotus.


    However, at this time, Cang Yun couldn''t care about anything else. Time was his life, and because he could no longer sense any fluctuations in the battle, there was a high chance that the battle was over, so he didn''t dare to delay any longer!


    In the next moment, Cang Yun controlled the Star Puppet and swiftly returned.


    "Hmm?"


    The moment that the Star Puppet moved, Cang Yun discovered something that surprised him. As the fire lotus entered his hands, the resistance of the Star Puppet in the magma clearly weakened a lot, as if there was a mysterious force rippling out from the fire lotus, separating it from the magma pressure by half.


    Cang Yun was overjoyed. In that case, the energy of the Star Puppet would be enough to support his return.


    The Star Puppet continuously swam with its full strength, and just like that, another incense stick of time passed. Under Cang Yun''s nervous and excited gaze, the Star Puppet finally jumped out of the magma lake.


    "Alright!"


    Cang Yun took the fire lotus from the Star Puppet''s hands and gave it a cursory glance. After which, he placed it into the medicine box that he had prepared earlier. With a thought, he stored it into his spatial ring.


    BOOM!


    However, at this moment, an enormous body rapidly flew back along the canyon, causing the earth to shake and the mountains to shake wherever it passed.


    "Oh no, that fire serpent is back!"


    Cang Yun''s expression changed drastically as a thought flashed through his mind at the speed of lightning. With the fire snake''s speed, it would be able to make it in just a few breaths'' time, and if it discovered that the fire lotus had been stolen, it would chase crazily. With Cang Yun''s speed, it would be impossible for him to escape the fire snake in a few breaths'' time.


    If running away was suicidal, then there was only one way!


    "Let the Star Puppet escape first to attract the attention of the fire serpents. When the fire serpents chase after them, I will run in the opposite direction. Only then will I have a slim chance of survival!"


    In a split-second, Cang Yun could only think of this method. The difference in strength was too great. If he didn''t lose the car to protect the commander, he would die without a doubt!


    Although the Star Puppet was of great help to him, if he lost his life, then no matter how valuable the treasure was, it would be meaningless. Moreover, the Star Puppet could be refined again, so he could just refine another one in the future.


    This was the only way!


    In the next moment, Cang Yun gritted his teeth and ordered his Star Puppet to fly in a direction. Cang Yun could feel a powerful aura coming from that direction. If the Fire Snake caught up, he might even be able to give it a surprise!


    As for Cang Yun, he had arrived in the forest not far away with a few flashes. He did his best to hide his presence behind an ancient tree.


    "Roar!"


    At this time, the fire snake finally returned. In its bloody mouth, it was swallowing the fire bird that it was fighting against just now. The fire bird was dying in its mouth, and it didn''t even have the strength to struggle.


    Fire Snake had obtained victory in this battle. Although its body was covered in blood and it had suffered heavy injuries, it was still holding its head high as if it was very happy. As long as the fire snake devoured this Fire Bird, and with the help of the fire lotus, not only would it be able to recover from its injuries, but it would also be able to break through its cultivation. Both of these factors made it an invincible existence in this space, so it was naturally extremely happy ¡­


    "Hiss!"


    However, in the next moment, the Fire Snake was suddenly struck dumb. It stared at the empty surface of the magma lake and was stunned for a few seconds before reacting.


    Then, the Fire Snake spat out the Fire Bird in its mouth. With a hissing sound, its huge tail suddenly hit a rock next to it.


    BOOM!


    In that instant, the mountains and rivers shook, dirt and rocks flew everywhere, and the fiery snake''s slender snake of faith danced wildly in the sky. It was enraged to the extreme!


    Roar!


    Suddenly, it sensed an aura that was escaping in front of it. With a twist of its huge tail, it turned into a stream of light that was hard to see with the naked eye and chased after it with lightning speed ¡­

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    In the forest, Cang Yun held his breath and hid behind the ancient tree. He was like an ordinary rock, completely unperturbed.


    It was only when the fire snake''s figure had disappeared into the distance and was certain that there was no danger, that he carefully walked out ¡­


    "Phew, that was too dangerous."


    Cang Yun let out a breath, his palms were covered in sweat. The Star Puppet had already run far away, but it was still affected by the Fire Serpent''s Qi. If he were to run away by himself, the consequences would be unimaginable. Moreover, if not for the Star Puppet''s attraction, he wouldn''t be able to hide that far away and would definitely have been discovered by the fire serpents.


    At this moment, he finally understood that letting his Star Puppet escape to attract more firepower was the right decision.


    "Hey!"


    However, just as Cang Yun was about to escape in fright, a gigantic crimson body suddenly attracted his attention.


    That was ¡­ Firebird!


    Cang Yun''s eyes flashed as he looked at the Fire Bird''s corpse that no longer moved. After pondering for a moment, he slowly walked over.


    In the next moment, Cang Yun''s heartbeat quickened as he rubbed his chin, "A Fire Bird''s corpse, this is a treasure, especially that blood essence. It''s priceless and can be used to refine pills, with endless uses ¡­"


    Cang Yun was overjoyed. He had picked up a treasure this time.


    "Eh, that''s not right!"


    However, just as Cang Yun was about to put the Fire Bird''s corpse into his spatial ring, he was suddenly startled. There was actually a trace of life left on the Fire Bird''s body!


    Cang Yun retreated into the distance with a swoosh, ready for battle.


    If a Spiritual Beast of this level did not die, it would be a fatal threat to him!


    However, after half a day, the Fire Bird still did not move at all ¡­


    "This... "Could it be ¡­"


    Cang Yun''s eyes lit up. An indescribable excitement suddenly rose in his heart like a blazing flame.


    "This Fire Bird only has one last breath left ¡­ I, have picked up a treasure! "


    Cang Yun mumbled to himself, and was stunned for a moment. Such a huge pie had completely knocked him out.


    Originally, it didn''t matter whether the spirit beast died or only had one breath left. But in this space, it was completely different, because... If you kill a living spirit beast, you can obtain the Immortal Yang Sword Token!


    And with such a powerful fire bird, how rich would the Immortal Yang Sword Token in its body be!


    "Calm down, calm down!"


    Cang Yun took a few deep breaths, trying his best to calm his agitated heart. Right now was not the time to be complacent, he had to take advantage of the Fire Bird''s last breath and kill it, and the threat of the fire snake was still there. He had to leave this place as soon as possible!


    Cang Yun took out his short sword, and with a whistling sound, he stabbed out with all his might!


    Puff!


    The Fire Bird, who was already at its last breath, was naturally unable to resist. It was directly pierced through by the sword, extinguishing all of its life force.


    Weng! *


    In that instant, a boundless divine light radiated out as numerous Immortal Yang sword tokens appeared. They were like a resplendent ocean, enveloping the azure clouds within.


    The Immortal Yang Sword Medallion that the Fire Bird contained was simply inestimably rich!


    It took a full ten breaths of time before all the sword commands transformed into small swords that were as small as silver needles and were carved on Cang Yun''s arm.


    After doing all of this, Cang Yun didn''t have time to examine it carefully. He put the Fire Bird''s corpse into his storage ring, and without looking back, he quickly rushed out of the mountain.


    He could imagine the wrath these fire serpents had after returning. If they continued to stay in this mountain, they would simply be courting death.


    He ran madly all the way and did not stop. He flew out of the mountain and ran for hundreds of kilometers in a single breath. Only when all the Origin Energy in his body was exhausted did he finally stop.


    Spreading out his Spirit Energy, Cang Yun sat down on the ground after he confirmed that there was no danger around him.


    "After running so far, even if Flame Serpent had the ability to communicate with the world, it would still be impossible to track it ¡­"


    Cang Yun let out a long sigh of relief, sat down cross-legged and began to meditate. After half a day, he finally completely recovered, and this was his most crazy attempt. In order to escape, there was not a single trace of Origin Energy left in his body.


    However, after such a high intensity consumption, he could clearly feel the increase in his body''s Origin Energy, and his cultivation had also increased by a level.


    In the next moment, Cang Yun withdrew his mental power and formed a barrier around his body. He then took out the medicine box containing the red lotus from his storage ring.


    This medicine box was not ordinary. It was something that Cang Yun had specially prepared for this time''s Immortal Yang Secret Realm Trial. Now, it just so happened to be useful.


    When he sensed that there was not a single drop of fire lotus medicinal strength flowing around the medicinal box, Cang Yun nodded his head in satisfaction. This treasure was far too valuable.


    Cang Yun took a deep breath and opened the medicine box.


    A bright red glow instantly emanated from it. It was a dazzling, fiery red.


    Cang Yun''s mind stirred as he watched. This red lotus quietly lay inside the medicine box. Every lotus petal seemed to be carved from a red crystal. The lines on its surface were clear and had a faint halo of light circulating around it.


    Its roots were sparkling and translucent like jade, seemingly complete and without any impurities. This object also contained its medicinal properties, making it extremely valuable.


    However, what attracted Cang Yun''s attention was at the center of the flower petal, the green lotus pedestal, and the crystal clear lotus seeds that emitted an alluring aura.


    These lotus seeds were the essence of the entire fire lotus. They contained a massive amount of pure energy. Whether it was used to refine medicine or directly consumed, it could increase one''s cultivation.


    There were a total of 18 lotus seeds. Each lotus seed was extremely plump. It was evident that they had matured and contained the greatest amount of energy.


    "Now, I can finally raise my strength again ¡­"


    Cang Yun gently took a lotus seed from the lotus seat and carefully sealed the entire fire lotus.


    Although this fire lotus was a treasure, its roots and petals were of greater medicinal value. If it was used to raise one''s cultivation directly, the lotus seed was the most suitable.


    In the next moment, Cang Yun put away the medicine box into his storage ring. He did not rush to take the lotus seed, but rather started to circulate the ''True Dragon Tactics of the Heavenly Mantra'' first.


    The Origin Energy slowly circulated according to the circulation path in his body. Only when his Qi had completely stabilized did everything become prepared.


    With a thought, Cang Yun placed the lotus seed into his mouth.


    Once the lotus seed entered his mouth, it immediately turned into a wave of pure positive Origin Energy.


    This feeling was akin to swallowing a large mouthful of magma. The only difference was that this magma was extremely gentle and there was not the slightest trace of irritation.


    Even so, the heat was unbearable!


    The surface of Cang Yun''s skin suddenly turned red like fire.


    His meridians were also bulging due to the huge amount of Origin Energy, and within them, a fiery red light also flickered.


    The medicinal strength of this fire lotus was both pure and majestic.


    "Buzz buzz ¡­!"


    Cang Yun crazily circulated the "True Dragon Tactics of the Heavens", directing the pure yang energy of the lotus seed, and gradually circulated it within his meridians.


    At this time, Cang Yun was like a furnace. And within the furnace, the positive force of the lotus seed was like a blazing flame. It blazed fiercely within the furnace, grilling and polishing the furnace''s walls.


    Originally, Cang Yun only needed to open his pores to greatly reduce the positive energy in his body, like a furnace opening its lid. However, he did not do so because he could feel that after the refinement of the lotus seed energy, his body and meridians were constantly increasing.


    Such opportunities like these could only be found but not sought after. If he were to give up, it would simply be a waste of the heaven''s treasures. So, no matter how uncomfortable it was, as long as there wasn''t too much danger, Cang Yun would not give up.


    The burning pain in Cang Yun''s meridians made the corner of his mouth twitch. He clenched his fists but did not dare to move. He could only continue to silently circulate his cultivation technique as he endured this pain.


    After an unknown amount of time, the scorching energy within his body finally began to calm down. Cang Yun''s aura became much stronger and a layer of greasy substance appeared around his body. Clearly, washing his essence and marrow had a certain amount of effect.


    However, this was still not enough!


    Cang Yun knew that in the process of washing essence and marrow, it was necessary to do it in one go. Once it was exhausted, it would be impossible to get rid of the remaining impurities.


    Thus, as Cang Yun controlled the circulation of his cultivation method, he took out the fire lotus medicine box and took out a handful of lotus seeds. There were a total of nine lotus seeds.


    Originally, a heavenly material like the fire lotus seed contained a tremendous amount of energy. Even a Nihility God Stage expert would not be able to absorb so much in one go.


    However, his current situation was different. The energy of the fire lotus had triggered the changes in his body, and this process was no longer purely a matter of raising his cultivation level.


    Cang Yun flicked his finger and another lotus seed appeared in his mouth.


    In an instant, the pure energy spread throughout his body, most of it was absorbed by Cang Yun''s meridians, blood, flesh, and bones. Only an extremely small amount of it could flow into his dantian.


    The process of washing the marrow continued... Cang Yun could clearly feel that his body was still rapidly strengthening, and inside it, he could faintly feel a sense of extreme hunger and thirst.


    This feeling caused Cang Yun to pause for a moment. Then, his expression turned serious as he directly swallowed the remaining eight lotus seeds in his hand.


    BOOM!


    In the blink of an eye, the inexhaustible heat flowed like a flood, madly accumulating within Cang Yun''s body. The scorching energy roasted Cang Yun until his entire body turned red.


    On the surface of his skin, there were even faint traces of burning flames. In an instant, the green robe on his body was burnt and destroyed. A dense layer of fire could be seen faintly on the surface of his bare skin.


    Cang Yun''s entire body trembled. Endless heat gushed out from all of his blood orifices and pores, and a faint trace of blood was mixed within. At this moment, Cang Yun''s entire body was covered in a layer of blood fog, making him look like a cocoon.


    Cang Yun gritted his teeth. He could feel that his consciousness was gradually leaving his body. He could only hold on to the last bit of clarity in his mind and not destroy it.


    Thus, time slowly flowed by. It was unknown how long it took until he felt the heat in his body gradually dissipating and a cooling sensation that he hadn''t felt in a long time appear in his heart. Only then did his consciousness gradually clear up ¡­

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    On the tenth day of the test, on the tranquil grassland of the Wasteland, a massive blood-red cocoon was quietly standing. Its surface was smooth and tightly sewn, tightly trapping the aura within the cocoon without a shred of it spreading out.


    "Crack crack crack!"


    At this moment, a sound like an egg breaking a shell broke the silence. The blood cocoon suddenly shattered from the inside out.


    There, a pitch-black figure appeared.


    This figure was currently sitting cross-legged with his eyes closed. A layer of black, glossy and viscous substance completely covered his body. As a breeze blew past, a pungent stench spread out, causing one to feel nauseous.


    Swish!


    In the next moment, the figure opened his eyes wide. A sharp light shot out from his pupils like an electric arc, and disappeared in a flash.


    Deep within the eyes of this figure, flames could be seen pulsating within his pupils. The flames were as scarlet as fire, giving off an indescribably demonic feeling.


    This figure was Cang Yun. Ever since he had taken the fire lotus seed and accidentally triggered the cleansing of meridians, about five days had passed. The current him had finally completed this process.


    "Ugh ¡­"


    Cang Yun''s consciousness returned. When he saw the layer of filth on his body and the pungent stench, he could not help but vomit.


    In the next moment, he didn''t have time to check his body. Barely wearing his clothes, he flew out with a ''swoosh'' sound. He then followed the perception of his spirit power and rushed towards a lake.


    Along the way, a fishy smell drifted far away. Many Spiritual Beasts could not help but cover their faces as they fled ¡­


    After a while, Cang Yun finally arrived at a small stream and jumped into it.


    Layers upon layers of ripples spread out as a mass of black oil rapidly spread out. In a short period of time, the originally clear stream had turned into a puddle of stinky water. The great effect was probably comparable to that of a poisonous substance ¡­


    After a long time!


    With a crashing sound, Cang Yun shot from the stream to the shore. He was in no hurry to put on his clothes. Instead, he started to examine his current body.


    The water droplets rolled down as if they couldn''t find any point of force on his smooth skin. It was as if the water droplets were flowing down his skin.


    Under the illumination of the sun, his body reflected a jade-like luster, white and flawless.


    He looked within his body, and his innumerable meridians intertwined. They were like the most beautiful jade coral, thick and flexible, with Origin Energy surging within. It gave him an indescribably comfortable feeling.


    At the end of his meridians, his dantian had also undergone great changes. It was like a field that had just been watered by rain, exuding vitality, and the ''Spirit Accumulation'' had also been nourished, becoming stronger and clearer.


    "The legendary ''Purification'' is indeed powerful!"


    Cang Yun put on his clothes and clenched his fists. He could feel a majestic power coming from his body. He sighed in admiration as he felt extremely excited in his heart.


    Weng! *


    With a punch, crackling sounds could be heard from his body. Space itself seemed to tremble! He did not use any Origin Energy. This was the result of his body reaching a certain level of strength.


    Legend has it that when a fleshly body reaches Saint level, a single fist strike can cause the fleshly body to be like thunder, capable of shaking all the Heavens!


    The small sound coming from Cang Yun''s body was naturally unable to compare to his lightning-fast body, but there were faint signs of it happening. If he continued to refine and strengthen himself, he might be able to reach that level one day.


    "My physical strength has greatly increased, my meridians have widened, my cultivation has increased, and my soul has also received a certain amount of tempering. This can be said to be the most comprehensive improvement I have ever experienced in my entire life!"


    "As expected, the harvest is proportional to the risk. This time, I''m risking my life to snatch the food from the tiger''s mouth. It''s completely worth it!"


    The harvest this time could be said to have greatly surpassed Cang Yun''s expectations. It would not be an exaggeration to say that it was a heaven-defying lucky chance!


    BOOM!


    At this time, the space around him suddenly shook. Cang Yun could feel a repelling force gradually expanding around him.


    "The second stage of the test is over!"


    Cang Yun did not resist the repulsive force as he lightly muttered to himself. After which, he allowed the power to send him out.


    Within the immortal palace, on a flat stone platform.


    At this moment, ripples appeared in the air, and figures appeared above the stone platform. These figures had young and tender faces and were dressed in different colored martial robes. They were the disciples of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy who were participating in the Immortal Palace test.


    After the second stage of the exam was over, everyone was gradually sent to this place.


    "Where is this? Has the second stage of the exam ended?"


    "Have we advanced?"


    At this time, the people who had just been sent out were still confused. There weren''t many people around them. They didn''t know if they had been eliminated or if they had already advanced.


    Weng! *


    Right at this moment, the space vibrated, and a powerful aura suddenly appeared.


    People watched...


    "It''s Xu Guang!"


    "It''s actually him. So you''re saying that we all advanced?"


    Many people were overjoyed. With Xu Guang''s strength, he would not have been eliminated in the second stage, so they, who were on the same stage as Xu Guang, finally felt more at ease.


    "You haven''t even announced your results and you''re already certain that you''ve advanced? That guy might not even be able to pass it himself! " In the crowd, a teenager glanced at Xu Guang and said with a pout.


    This young man speaking, was none other than Cang Ling.


    Upon hearing these words, Xu Guang''s eyes turned a little gloomy. However, he taunted Cang Ling with a smile. He did not utter a single word. Evidently, he did not place Cang Ling in his eyes.


    "What are you saying, Senior Brother Xu Guang can''t level up?" "Without mentioning anything else, in the first stage, senior brother Xu Guang had obtained an outstanding result. How could any of us compare to him?"


    "Heh, in my opinion, your young master of the Vastheaven World probably won''t even be able to pass the first stage, right?"


    Xu Guang did not say anything, but from the crowd, a disciple of the Netherworld Realm jumped out. He looked at Cang Ling and spoke with a mocking tone.


    "What? Excellent result?"


    "Amazing, there''s no way for us trash to compare at all ¡­"


    "What rubbish, you''re the f * cking trash!"


    "Eh, a slip of the tongue ¡­"


    The crowd was amazed, and they looked at Xu Guang with eyes full of worship. In the world of martial dao, the strong were respected everywhere.


    Hearing the praises of the crowd, the youth from the Netherworld became even more elated, as if the person being respected was him.


    "How is it, you have nothing to say right? To dare to slander our senior brother Xu Guang, you are simply seeking your own disgrace! "


    Cang Ling smiled faintly but was not annoyed, "You are so professional in kneeling. I am thinking, are you a person from the Underworld or a dog from Xu Guang''s world? Aren''t you afraid that Master Rosella will be unhappy if you do this? "


    "You ¡­" "Hmph, stop trying to sow dissension here. I''m from the Netherworld, but I admire Senior Brother Xu Guang''s strength. These two things don''t conflict at all."


    "On the other hand, you, your master has already been eliminated, yet you''re still forcing yourself to stay here? Don''t you feel embarrassed?"


    "Are you going to decide whether we get eliminated or not?" Cang Ling sneered.


    "Hoh, you are truly confident. You think that with your cultivation of the third layer of the Azure Cloud Secret Treasure, you can pass?" The disciple of the Netherworld Realm also laughed, but it was an extremely disdainful laugh.


    Cang Ling did not suspect Cang Yun''s strength in the slightest. After all, Cang Yun had used his own strength to kill three people from the Nether Realm, and two of them were even at the fourth stage of the Hidden God Realm. If he could not even pass the first stage with this kind of strength, then it was really a wonder.


    "You''re not talking? "Haha, it''s bad luck to have met such a master. All by himself, I''ve thrown away all my face. Tsk tsk, what a pity ¡­" Seeing the Azure Spirit not saying anything, the disciple mocked and ridiculed even more.


    At this moment, the space vibrated as a beautiful silhouette floated down, accompanied by her sweet and gentle voice.


    "Be careful of your mouth. My Vastheaven Realm''s Young Master is not someone that you can comment on."


    This was a young girl with fair skin and eyes like autumn water. Her entire body emitted the aura of a scholar with a pure blue heart. She indifferently looked at the disciple from the Netherworld Realm who spoke.


    However, it was precisely because of this sharpness that made her demeanor even more harmonious, causing many people to be dumbstruck.


    "It''s Cang Yue!"


    "One of the two school flowers of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy ¡­" "Heh heh, even if I die, I''ll still be willing to give up my peony flower with this temperament ¡­"


    The crowd was shocked. This young girl was Cang Yue, her beauty had long left a good reputation in the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy.


    At this time, Xu Guang, who had been indifferent all this while, also had a slight change in his expression. His eyes revealed an extremely deep burning sensation, he glanced at the Netherworld disciple that still wanted to speak, and lightly said: "Alright, there''s no point in speaking anymore. The true power of being strong is not something you can say with your mouth."


    "Brother Xu Guang is right." He clearly knew that in today''s Azure World, the person that he could not offend the most was not Cang Yun, but the seemingly weak young girl in front of him.


    After all, the power of the school belle was not something one could talk about. Offending her would result in the deaths of tens of thousands of enemies!


    "Junior Sister Cang Yue, why are you holding yourself back? As far as I know, you are not a member of the Cang family, so Cang Yun is not your Young Master. You don''t need to trouble yourself over unrelated people."


    "Surnamed Xu, what do you mean?" Cang Yue is surnamed Cang, how is it possible that you are not a member of our Cang Family? " Hearing this, the spirit immediately became furious as it stood up and argued.


    Xu Guang glanced at Cang Ling indifferently, killing intent flashed in his eyes as he mocked: "Your Cang family has such a broad definition. Don''t tell me that as long as you have Cang, you belong to the Cang family of the Vastheaven Realm?"


    "You ¡­"


    Cang Yue extended a hand to interrupt him just as she was about to retort: "I have been a member of the Cang Family since I was young, and the Cang Family has raised me up for seventeen years, so I am naturally a member of the Cang Family. As for Cang Yun, she is also the only one I recognize as my Young Master, and she is not someone that can be changed with just a few words."


    His voice was calm, but anyone could hear the determination in it.


    "Only one?" He drooled over Cang Yue''s beauty and had long treated the latter as a forbidden woman. But now, the woman he loved, regarded other men so highly, and what was even more hateful was that this man was his greatest enemy in his life. How could Xu Guang not be angry?


    In this world, the true reason came from strength. He believed that as long as he ruthlessly trampled Cang Yun under his feet, at that time, Cang Yue''s thoughts would naturally change because of this.

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    The spatial ripples on the stone platform unceasingly shook. More and more people were being transported to this place. It was obvious that once they arrived here, the separated people could finally gather together again.


    Weng! *


    A moment later, a dazzling light suddenly blossomed from the stone platform. The dazzling light made everyone unable to resist narrowing their eyes.


    "Damn, what is this, it''s going to blind me!"


    "Could it be a treasure?" "Eh, that''s not right. It''s a person!"


    This strange phenomenon had attracted everyone''s attention. When the crowd saw the figure in the middle of the light, they were completely astonished.


    That figure wore armor, held a longsword, and even its head was covered by a helmet. One could only see a pair of pitch-black eyes constantly rotating in the air. One could even see a trace of arrogance within them.


    The dazzling light from before was emitted from this set of equipment.


    "Who is this?"


    "Could it be the third test?" Should I chop him up? "


    The crowd was confused and all of them were on guard. This person was neither human nor ghost, and it caused some fear in their hearts.


    At this time, Xu Guang frowned and was the first to speak, "Who are you? Please state your identity."


    "So it''s a human?" Everyone pursed their lips when they heard this. They felt much more relaxed and looked at the strange Armored Warrior in unison, waiting for its reply.


    "Haha, Xu Guang, why, even I can''t recognize you anymore?"


    The armored warrior let out an arrogant laugh, and said in a coquettish tone. Obviously, this person was extremely satisfied with his appearance.


    "Hmm?"


    Xu Guang frowned even more. Who is this guy? Did I really know such a coquettish person?


    For a moment, Xu Guang started to doubt his usual taste.


    "However, this voice is somewhat familiar ¡­" After a moment of self-doubt, Xu Guang began to seriously think back. A moment later, his eyebrows twitched as he uncertainly asked, "You are Zhang Ao?"


    "Zhang Ao? Which Zhang Ao ¡­ Could it be the young master of the Wanxiang Realm? " The crowd was slightly shocked.


    "Haha, kid, you''re quite smart. It''s me." The armored warrior laughed loudly and acknowledged his identity.


    "Young Lord, so it''s you!" Hearing this, one of the Wanxiang disciples cried out in surprise. He came to Zhang Ao''s side and carefully sized up the armor that had almost blinded him. He asked doubtfully, "Young master, what are you dressed up like?"


    "Fool, this is an Origin Tool. Do you know what an Origin Tool is? It''s a very lofty item!" Zhang Ao expressed his dissatisfaction with the ignorance of his subordinates.


    "Origin Tool? Young master, all of your clothes are Origin Tool?" The Wanxiang disciples were extremely shocked.


    The name Origin Tools was naturally familiar to all martial artists. It was a type of strong equipment that could enhance the abilities of martial artists in all aspects, such as weapons-type Origin Tools, which could enhance a martial artist''s source energy attack, armor-type Origin Tools, which could increase Origin Energy defense, as well as shoes, which could also increase speed.


    As for this type of equipment, although everyone knew about it, very few people actually possessed it. Most people had never even seen it before, and for no other reason than that this equipment was too expensive, to the point that many great powers could not afford to buy it. Every single Origin Tool was priceless. Even the lowest grade Origin Tools were priceless.


    This was the first time that everyone, including Xu Guang, had seen so many Origin Tools. Moreover, they were all covering a single person, practically causing them to widen their eyes.


    "Fuck, a tycoon!"


    "I''ve heard that the Wanxiang Realm is a wealthy place, so the things we''ve seen today are indeed well-deserved of their reputation ¡­ Even an Origin Tool can be armed to the teeth, this humble one is impressed! "


    "How is this money? It''s more money than money. It''s burning hands ¡­"


    The crowd gasped in surprise, layer after layer, everyone was deeply entrenched in Zhang Ao''s equipment.


    "Haha, normally. This time, I''ve begged my dad for a long time before getting this set of equipment. It''s not as exaggerated as everyone says." Zhang Ao waved his gold gloves and said modestly.


    Everyone rolled their eyes. This was the difference between a rich second generation and a mortal ¡­ When others casually moved their lips, they could catch up to their lifelong pursuits.


    "Xu Guang, what do you think of my equipment?" In the next moment, Zhang Ao asked Xu Guang in a very familiar tone.


    Xu Guang naturally saw through his intention, and felt displeased, but he still nodded with a smile on his face: "Such a rare treasure, there is no need to explain its value further."


    "Hey, what do you mean money or not money? I like this equipment, and the most important thing is to cut down Spirit Beasts. Rank 4 Spirit Beasts are like vegetables, even Rank 5 Spirit Beasts are easily cut in two or three hits, it''s so f * cking easy to use." Zhang Ao waved his hands and laughed.


    "Ha, impressive!" Xu Guang laughed, then quickly turned his head to the side. Talking to someone like Zhang Ao, who was acting rich and pretending to be strong, was indeed a very hurtful thing to do, but when Zhang Ao said that a Rank 4 spirit beast was like cutting vegetables, Xu Guang did not even believe in punctuation marks. An Origin Tool was indeed powerful, but it would not defy the heavens, and it mainly depended on the strength of its user.


    At the same time, Xu Guang''s heart became even more determined to obtain the inheritance of the Supreme Celestial Yang. With this inheritance, what kind of Origin Tools would he be able to obtain? Do you even need to listen to this fellow''s bullsh * t?


    "Sigh, how boring. I''ll just slowly wait for the results of the exam to come out. I wonder if this first place candidate will have any fate with me." Seeing Xu Guang not responding, Zhang Ao also felt that it was boring. He finally sat down obediently, waiting to announce the results of the second stage.


    Gradually, more and more people began to gather on the stone platform. Even the geniuses from influential forces like Peng Jie had gathered here. However, with Zhang Ao''s pretentious image, the allure of these people had lessened greatly.


    In less than an hour, there were already six to seven hundred figures on the stone platform.


    This was not strange at all. No one had been eliminated in the second trial. As for the first trial, there weren''t many people that had been eliminated. Thus, it was normal for there to be so many people left.


    However, many people speculated that after the results of the second stage were announced, the number of people would be greatly reduced.


    At this time, in a corner of the stone stage, Cang Yue, Cang Ling and the other disciples of the Vastheaven Realm were gathered. Originally, there were about a dozen of them, but currently, there were six left and four of the weaker disciples had been eliminated.


    "Brother Yun, why haven''t you teleported out? Has anything happened?" Cang Ling had been paying attention to every single figure that was sent out, as she spoke in a somewhat anxious tone.


    "The teleportation isn''t over yet." Cang Yue calmly comforted him, but her slightly knitted eyebrows revealed her unstable state of mind.


    Weng! *


    Just as the two of them were discussing, a spatial ripple suddenly swept past them. After which, a figure that they were extremely familiar with was finally teleported out ¡­


    "Brother Yun!"

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    "Brother Yun!"


    Cang Ling and the rest on the stone platform cried out in surprise when they saw the figure appearing from the space. Immediately, they hurriedly went forward to receive it.


    "Are they all here?" Cang Yun looked at Cang Ling and the rest, and then glanced at the crowded stone platform before smiling, "There are quite a few people."


    "That''s because the results have yet to be announced. I''m afraid many people will be eliminated in the future." Cang Yue smiled faintly. They had long ago given up on the difficulty of this immortal palace''s test. After eliminating so many people in the first round, the second round would definitely be even more cruel.


    Cang Yun nodded his head. It was only right that the difficulty should be high. Otherwise, with so many people here, who knew how long it would take to finish the selection?


    "Brother Yun, you came out late. There''s something you don''t know. In this Immortal palace assessment, someone has evaluated the top ten seeded contestants." Suddenly, Cang Ling spoke.


    "Oh, the top ten seeded contestants?" Cang Yun raised his eyebrows in surprise. Soon after, he asked in confusion, "Didn''t you still not get the results for the second stage? How did you rate it?"


    "Brother Yun, you''ve already said that if the second test''s results aren''t out, then it''ll naturally be based on the results of the first test." Cang Ling explained.


    "So it''s like that ¡­" Cang Yun nodded, and then asked casually, "Then, who are the ten seeded contestants?"


    Originally, Cang Yun was not too interested in these names, but since his first stage result was perfect, then this matter was somewhat related to him.


    "Eh, Brother Yun, don''t be discouraged when you hear this. These rankings are not professional, they can''t be done accurately." However, Cang Ling did not immediately reply. Instead, she comforted Cang Yun with her words.


    Cang Yun instantly understood what Cang Ling meant and calmly asked, "So, I''m not in the top ten seeded contestants, am I?"


    "Yes ¡­" "Yes." Cang Ling glanced at Cang Yun with trepidation. Seeing the calm expression on the latter''s face, she nodded her head.


    "It''s fine. Do you think this little thing can strike me down? ¡­" Tell me, who are these ten people? " Cang Yun shook his head helplessly. This Cang Ling was underestimating him.


    "Let me say it." Seeing Cang Ling trembling in fear, Cang Yue took over the conversation.


    "These ten seeded contestants are the contestants who will have the best chance of obtaining the Immortal Palace legacy, as well as the result of everyone passing the first trial."


    "The first place is Xu Guang. His first stage result was outstanding, and in addition to his cultivation of the sixth layer of the Secret Treasure, he was unquestionably first."


    Hearing this, Cang Yun subconsciously looked at Cang Ling. He finally understood why this fellow was hesitating. So the one ranked first was actually his sworn enemy, Xu Guang!


    However, in regards to this matter, Cang Yun was completely disinterested. In his opinion, this ranking was just too lacking. Forget about others, for him to pass the first stage with a perfect grade and not even make it to the top ten, there was no reason for that.


    Cang Yue continued: "The second place is Zhang Ao, his first trial result is ordinary, but before this, he displayed an entire set of Origin Tools, so people guessed that he definitely gained a lot from the second trial, and thus was ranked second."


    As her voice faded, Cang Yue extended a jade finger to Zhang Ao''s location, indicating for Cang Yun to look over there.


    "That guy is Zhang Ao?" Cang Yun''s gaze passed through the crowd. When he saw the glittering golden armor, he could not help but be stunned. This was the first time he had seen someone that was armed to the teeth.


    As a Soul Cultivator, his understanding of Origin Tools was much deeper than that of ordinary people. This was because this Origin Tool could only be refined by a Soul Cultivator who studied formations, but the refining requirements were very high, so the price was not low.


    "With this kind of sky-high price, there really isn''t much of a debate over this kind of strength." Cang Yun rubbed his chin and nodded. With this outfit, as long as he was not too crippled, he would definitely reap great rewards in the second trial.


    "Third place ¡­" As she spoke till here, Cang Yue suddenly stopped. She looked at Cang Yun with a rather peculiar gaze, and then, she slowly said. "Speaking of which, this person has quite a deep relationship with you."


    "Me?" Cang Yun blinked his eyes in confusion. Within the Immortal Sun Spiritual Academy, he did know quite a few people, but there were only a few that had connections. For a moment, he couldn''t figure out who Cang Yue was talking about.


    Seeing Cang Yun''s confused expression, Cang Yue did not keep him guessing. She said: "Third place, Murong Yi, her results for the first stage were outstanding, but it is said that she almost killed the first stage''s spirit beast with a single sword strike. Thus, with her overwhelming strength, she was ranked third."


    "Murong Yi?" Cang Yun raised his eyebrows as he was extremely shocked. At the same time, his mind could not help but recall that cold and elegant face as well as that pair of enchanting slender legs.


    A dozen or so days ago, Cang Yun had met her once in the forest. However, what Cang Yun did not expect was that this girl was actually so strong!


    "How is it, do you regret refusing her back then ¡­"


    Just as Cang Yun was lost in thought, Cang Yue''s slightly teasing voice rang beside his ears. Back then, the matter of Murong Yi confessing to Cang Yun in front of everyone had caused a huge commotion within the Spiritual Academy, so Cang Yue naturally knew about it.


    Cang Yun shook his head and smiled bitterly, "Back then, everyone was still young and ignorant, how could they know anything about love ¡­ I guess she''s the one who should be regretting it now. "


    As he finished speaking, Cang Yun thought about his encounter with Murong Yi and the latter''s arrogant words. The helplessness in his heart grew even stronger.


    Cang Yue laughed, as if she had noticed the complicated feelings in Cang Yun''s heart, and stopped discussing this issue.


    The next four to ten places are: Peng Jie, Liu Quan ¡­ These people are all geniuses from great powers and have long been famous. Although they only have ordinary results in the first stage, no one underestimates their strength, so all of them are on the list.


    Cang Yue finished introducing the ten seeded participants in one breath, and Cang Yun secretly nodded after hearing it.


    All in all, these ten people were just as the masses expected. Aside from Murong Yi, who never revealed her strength and exploded at crucial moments, the strength of the others were all well-recognized. Although they might have some benefits, they weren''t that great and were easily accepted by the public.


    "Oh right, Brother Yun, what was your score in the first stage?" At this moment, Cang Ling suddenly asked.


    Hearing this, Cang Yue''s bright eyes revealed a hint of curiosity. The two of them both knew that Cang Yun''s strength could not be described with a simple cultivation level, so they were rather interested in what kind of level the latter could reach.


    Cang Yun muttered to himself for a moment before probing, "If I were to tell you that I am the perfect grade, would you believe me?"


    "Yes."


    "I do!"


    Cang Ling opened her mouth and nodded in the end. However, Cang Yue was even more direct, as if she was not the least bit surprised.


    Seeing this, Cang Yun was also speechless.


    "Then it''s perfect."

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    Swoosh!


    Suddenly, an earth-shaking sword hum resounded out from the noisy stone platform.


    In an instant, the earth rumbled, the mountains shook, and a hurricane raged around the stone platform. Thick fog roiled violently, and a gigantic sword rose up from the ground. Its powerful might seemed to have annihilated the heavens and destroyed the earth.


    This enormous sword was over a hundred zhang wide, and the tip of the sword pierced through the clouds. An invisible, sharp Qi rippled around his body, ripping apart the surrounding fog.


    As the crowd saw this, all of them were shocked beyond belief!


    At this moment, a cold and dignified voice once again sounded out from the void.


    "The second stage is over. The third stage is open!"


    The dignified voice seemed to have a kind of magical power that could pierce through one''s heart. It was able to pull back the minds of the people that were immersed in the shock of the giant sword.


    "What, the third trial has opened!?" Have we all passed? "


    "Those who don''t rank well are ¡­"


    After waking up, the crowd once again sank into confusion because of the content of the words.


    The rules of this Immortal palace test were always unexpected.


    "Brother Yun, it looks like we all have the chance to enter the third trial!" Originally, he was still somewhat apprehensive about his results in the second stage. However, he had suddenly become much more relaxed now.


    However, Cang Yun calmly shook his head, "It''s not that simple."


    Cang Ling opened her mouth and was about to ask something ¡­


    At this time, at the same position as the rest of the disciples, a passageway suddenly appeared at the bottom of the sky-upholding greatsword. At the same time, the cold voice of the Immortal palace once again rang out:


    "Those with the Immortal Yang Sword Medallion above thirty can enter the Immortal Yang Sword Tower and take the third test."


    "As for the rest, they can use the Immortal Yang Sword Medallion to exchange for cultivation rooms or resources to cultivate."


    As the sound of his voice faded, the earth rumbled as another two buildings appeared out of nowhere around the stone platform. One was the Cultivation Palace, while the other was the Treasure Hall.


    However, at this moment, the center of everyone was not above the two buildings that had suddenly appeared.


    "What? He actually needed thirty Immortal Yang Sword Medallions to enter the third stage?"


    "In other words, the vast majority of us have been eliminated?"


    "Damn it, I had thought that I had advanced ¡­"


    Mournful wails could be heard from the crowd. Most of them had yet to collect the 30 Immortal Yang sword tokens, meaning that they would have to stop here and would have no chance of obtaining the inheritance anymore ¡­


    "Hah, interesting. The Immortal Yang Sword Medallion is finally being used ¡­" In front of the stone platform, Zhang Ao, who was dressed in dazzling armor, stood up from the ground and casually said.


    "Next, let''s see who can collect more Immortal Yang Sword Medallions." Xu Guang stood beside him. The two of them exchanged a glance, their eyes brimming with the desire to do battle.


    The two of them were the most outstanding individuals in the second stage. They felt that their gains were not small and proudly stood at the center of the stage. Both of them viewed each other as their greatest enemy and as for the others, they did not place them in their eyes at all.


    And within the crowd, there were many others who had the same arrogant attitude as Xu Guang and Zhang Ao. Although they weren''t as arrogant as the rest, they were still arrogant and held their heads high, like a crane amongst a flock of chickens.


    There was only a tall and elegant woman. She stood silently in the crowd with a calm expression, as if she didn''t care too much about this matter. Her gaze passed through the gaps between the crowd and descended upon a youth that had a similar calm expression. Her clear and cold gaze finally had a slight change that was indiscernible.


    "You also leveled up? You didn''t let me down, did you?" The woman softly mumbled to herself, then revealed an inexplicably beautiful smile.


    "Brother Yun, I can''t enter ¡­" In a corner of the stone platform, Cang Ling spoke out with unconcealable disappointment. Behind him, the group of Vastheaven Realm disciples were also speechless and bitter.


    "How many sword commands do you have?" Cang Yun''s countenance was as calm as ever. He had long anticipated this. The test of the immortal palace wasn''t that simple.


    "Twenty."


    Cang Yun nodded his head. Since this amount had already reached two-thirds, it meant that even if Cang Ling did not pass, he would still be considered one of the best amongst the remaining participants.


    "Use these sword tokens in exchange for a cultivation room and treasure. Hurry up and cultivate; don''t waste any time." Cang Yun warned.


    "That''s the only way." With a sullen face, Cang Ling was still unable to recover from the shock.


    He had many sword tokens, but he could not give them to others, so he had no way to help them. He looked at Cang Yue, who had been silent the entire time but had a calm expression, and asked: "What about you?"


    "I was lucky. I met an injured Rank 6 Spirit Beast, so ¡­" There are more than 100 of them. " When it came to this matter, even she felt that it was a good luck, and was somewhat lamenting.


    "No way ¡­" Such good luck? " Cang Ling''s expression turned even more bitter, but she was still sincerely happy for Cang Yue.


    "Good luck indeed." In his heart, he was also very happy for this unexpected surprise. Every trial of the immortal palace had its own lucky chance, so passing Cang Yue''s test was naturally a good thing.


    [It seems that I am not the only lucky one who has gotten the pie from the sky ¡­]


    Cang Yun sighed in his heart, then nodded his head towards Cang Yue, "Let''s go in. The rest of us will choose to cultivate here, and wait for us to come out."


    As his voice faded, under the envious and expectant gazes of Cang Ling and the rest, Cang Yun and his companion walked through the crowd and to the front of the stone platform.


    There weren''t many people here, only around 60 to 70 people. It was clear that these people had satisfied the 30 Immortal Yang sword tokens and were preparing to enter the third stage.


    In front of everyone, there were two people Cang Yun was very familiar with ¡ª ¡ª Xu Guang and Zhang Ao.


    Cang Yun''s gaze swept across Zhang Ao''s dazzling armor before landing on Xu Guang. Xu Guang looked at him as if he had sensed something, and when he saw Cang Yun, he was first shocked, and then his face darkened, and killing intent filled his eyes.


    "You actually passed?"


    Seeing Cang Yun, who had suddenly appeared, Xu Guang''s voice was extremely gloomy. After which, his gaze shifted slightly and looked at Cang Yue, who was standing beside Cang Yun. A thick evil aura suddenly emerged from his body.


    "Was it very unexpected?"


    Seeing the change in Xu Guang''s expression, Cang Yun shrugged his shoulders. The hatred between the two could no longer be resolved, there was no need to lie.


    "It''s quite unexpected, someone like you actually passed the test. Are you here to fish in troubled waters?"


    However, without waiting for Xu Guang to speak, Zhang Ao interrupted him. Back then, he had tried to target Cang Yun, and with his arrogant nature, it had been unbearable. So now, he wanted to vent his anger by ridiculing him again.


    Cang Yun did not answer, but turned his head to look at Cang Yue, who was beside him, and asked with a puzzled expression.


    Cang Yue sniggered, and then shook her head with a face full of bewilderment: "I don''t know, they all say it''s the Armored Warrior."


    "Wow, so he''s a brave warrior! "Clap, clap ¡­" Cang Yun looked as if he had suddenly come to a realization as he raised his hand and started clapping.


    The sound of a slap was as loud and clear as a slap to the face. The scene instantly became exciting ¡­

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    "You''re courting death!"


    At the front of the stone platform, the mocking applause of Cang Yun could be heard. Zhang Ao was instantly enraged. He was always so arrogant, only he bullied others. When had he ever been slapped so harshly before? With an angry roar, he sent his armor-wrapped palm flying towards Cang Yun.


    Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Zhang Ao naturally did not dare to attack Cang Yun. Therefore, he only wanted Cang Yun to be humiliated and lose face in this slap.


    Weng! *


    With Zhang Ao''s fifth layer cultivation and the amplification from his Origin Tool Armor, his palm strike was as fast as lightning. In a blink of an eye, it had arrived in front of the Azure Cloud Face Gate.


    Cang Yun''s eyes flashed with killing intent as he prepared to make his move.


    However, a bolt of lightning flashed out without any warning, and with incomparable speed, struck Zhang Ao''s Origin Tool Armor.


    BOOM!


    With the sound of an explosion, Zhang Ao''s face changed. In front of everyone''s astonished eyes, he was mercilessly sent flying backwards.


    "No fighting is allowed in the Immortal Palaces. Anyone who commits another offense will die!"


    The majestic voice of the immortal palace''s examiner sounded out, and for a moment, everyone was silent.


    So there was actually such a rule in the Immortal palace assessment!


    "Cough, cough ¡­"


    On the stone platform, Zhang Ao stood up in a sorry state. His eyes were filled with fear and hatred, but in the end, he still remained silent.


    "Hmph, consider yourself lucky."


    Xu Guang also looked hatefully at Cang Yun before snorting. He was the first to enter the Immortal Yang Sword Tower.


    Seeing that, the crowd did not wait any longer and started to enter one after another.


    "Let''s go in as well."


    Cang Yun nodded to Cang Yue beside him, and the two of them walked towards the passageway ¡­


    At the end of the passage to the Immortal Yang Sword Tower, there was a light blue screen. It was slightly trembling, as though it was a surface of a lake.


    As the azure cloud passed through the light blue light screen, he felt a refreshing feeling permeating his entire body. After which, he arrived at a spacious hall.


    Beside him, Cang Yue was dressed in blue clothes, and stood there indifferently. The other people who had entered earlier were also gathered here.


    In the center of the hall stood a vast black statue.


    The statue was ancient and solemn. This was a middle-aged man dressed in black, holding a three-foot-long sword in his hand. The sword tip pointed towards the sky, as if he wanted to cut through the heavens.


    This man''s face seemed to have blurred into another dimension of space and time, making others unable to see him clearly. However, his eyes were abnormally bright, and the divine light within them seemed to pierce through the endless space as they transmitted over.


    "What a magical statue, such an imposing aura!"


    "Rumor has it that Venerable Immortal Yang had once reached the peak of an era ¡­ It''s simply not something we can even imagine! "


    Just a single statue was enough to cause others to be impressed. The reverence towards the Venerable Immortal Yang instantly reached an unparalleled height.


    "Is this the statue of the Venerable Immortal Yang?" Cang Yue softly whispered.


    Cang Yun nodded, "It should be ¡­ For someone to be able to appear here and possess such power, I''m afraid there will not be a second. "


    It didn''t take long for them to walk around the statue and arrive at a wooden bookshelf.


    The material on the bookshelf was also very ancient and exuded a faint woody fragrance. One could even feel an ancient aura upon touching it. It was intoxicating, and one''s mind was at peace.


    On the bookshelf, there were rows and rows of ancient jade slips that were sealed.


    As everyone saw these jade slips, all of them suddenly shook. There was a high chance that there were cultivation methods and secret manuals recorded within them! If obtained, its value is self-evident.


    However, these jades were all covered in restrictions, so no one would be stupid enough to try and snatch them.


    "Look, there are numbers on the bottom of these jade slips ¡­" Could it be the price of a jade chip? " Suddenly, someone in the crowd exclaimed.


    Hearing this, everyone discovered that there were different numbers of symbols underneath each jade slip.


    "These numbers can''t be representative of the amount of Immortal Yang Sword Medallions you need, right?" Someone guessed.


    "It shouldn''t be wrong. This Immortal palace test can''t accept other money!"


    At the same time, they finally realized the importance of the Immortal Yang Sword Token. At this time, the impassive voice of the immortal palace''s examiner rang out once again:


    "All examinees will use the Immortal Yang Sword Medallion to select jade slips for three months to comprehend. Those who pass the ninth layer of the Immortal Yang Sword Tower within three months will receive the inheritance! In addition, the Immortal Yang Sword Medallion can also be used to select other cultivation treasures to aid in their cultivation."


    "It is indeed the Immortal Yang Sword Medallion!" Everyone came to a realization.


    "If there''s a price, then naturally there''s a good or bad one? "Interesting!" Zhang Ao finally put away his Origin Tool Armor as he smiled complacently. Obviously, he was very confident in the amount of Immortal Yang Sword Medallions he had collected.


    "Interesting indeed." Xu Guang exchanged a glance with him, showing his hostility.


    The two of them were competing against each other, so it did not attract too much attention. After all, this was a matter that concerned their own interests, so everyone began to choose the appropriate jade chip.


    "How expensive, even the lowest price is 30 sword tokens!"


    "The highest actually costs a thousand? "He''s basically selling me out, I can''t afford it ¡­"


    However, a moment later, the palace resounded with wails and wails. These jade slips were ridiculously expensive, and among those that came in, most of them only had a bit more than 30 sword tokens.


    Moreover, the entire bookshelf was divided into ten levels. The price of each layer kept on increasing, and the highest two jade slips each reached the price of a thousand sword commands. This made everyone envious and helpless, including Xu Guang and Zhang Ao, unable to afford it.


    "Sigh, I don''t have a choice. I can only choose a jade chip with the lowest price." At this moment, a disciple who had clearly just qualified sighed. After which, he casually grabbed a jade slip that was worth thirty sword tokens.


    Weng! *


    Everyone saw that after that disciple grabbed the jade slip, the sword token on his arm rapidly disappeared. In the blink of an eye, only one or two sword tokens remained.


    Obviously, this disciple had become the first to go bankrupt.


    "First, let me see what this jade slip has recorded."


    After he went bankrupt, that disciple impatiently opened the jade slip and sank into it with his eyes closed.


    Crash! *


    However, at this moment, the temperament of the disciple underwent a sudden change. Around his body, a cold and piercing intent of the blade faintly appeared, revealing an imposing manner that caused one''s heart to palpitate.


    "That is... "Concept!"


    "Concept of Saber!"


    Everyone was shocked. No one had thought that these jade slips would record such priceless treasures!


    In the next moment, everyone looked at the jade chip on the bookshelf in front of them, their eyes revealing a burning look ¡­

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    "It''s actually the Concept of Martial Arts!"


    Within the palace, the atmosphere suddenly became fervent.


    The term martial art conception was not unfamiliar to any practitioner. Especially to martial practitioners who hid their cultivation, it was a path they had to pass through.


    Cultivation of the first four stages: Essence Condensation, Blood Spirit, Mysterious Concealment, Nihility God.


    First, he would form a blood source, and then, with the help of the spirit beast blood essence, he would awaken the blood source ''Spirit Accumulation'', and then use the nine great secret collections to nourish the ''Spirit Accumulation''. When the nine stages of the secret collections are completely formed, the ''Spirit Accumulation'' would be merged with the ''Spirit Accumulation'', finally giving it a unique ''God''.


    Therefore, if a Martial Disciple wanted to become a Nihility God, they would have to comprehend and merge the martial conception into the ''Spirit Accumulation''. The depth and depth of the martial conception determined the strength of the Nihility God. The more and deeper one comprehended the Concept of Martial, the stronger the Nihility God would be!


    The Concept of Martial Arts was the general name for all Concepts. And it was divided into three main categories: Heaven, Earth, and Human.


    The Concept of Heaven was also known as the Concept of Nature, such as the Concept of Space and Time, the Concept of Yin Yang, the Concept of Samsara. These kinds of Concepts were unique and mysterious, but they were difficult to understand.


    The Concept of Earth was mainly composed of the five elements. Metal, wood, water, fire, earth, as well as wind, thunder, rain, ice, and other types of Concepts that were derived from these Concepts.


    Finally, there was the Concept of Human, such as the Concept of Sword, Saber, Fist, and so on. Because these Concepts were closely related to each other, it was easier for a martial artist to perceive them.


    The three Concepts of Heaven, Earth, and Human were all different. However, there was a limit to each technique and there was no end to it. As long as one could comprehend any of the three Concepts to the deepest parts, their power would be unimaginable.


    However, these three Concepts were extremely difficult to comprehend, even though they were known as the simplest human Concepts. This was because the concept of Concepts was illusory and intangible. Without guidance, it was impossible to comprehend them.


    Therefore, the inheritances of Xian Xian were extremely important.


    It was also because they had inherited the martial intent passed down from their ancestors that many of the big powers in the continent had been able to maintain their strength for a long time and were able to endure it for a long time.


    Even many Nihility God Stage experts who had comprehended martial arts Concepts were simply unable to create this. This was because the martial arts Concepts they had comprehended were also not profound, and although they themselves could understand it, they did not have the ability to display it as an inheritance. Thus, ordinary jade slips that passed down martial arts Concepts were created by great powers that had surpassed the Nihility God Stage.


    "There are so many Concept of Martial Arts inheritances in these jade slips. I shouldn''t be dreaming, right?"


    "Haha, I can actually exchange for a Concept jade slip!" From now on, what difficulties does Nihility God Stage have for me! "


    After sorting out their thoughts, everyone fell into a crazed state of joy. Even the major powers could not take out a jade slip containing the inheritance of martial arts concepts. It was said that there were only three jade slips in the entire Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy, and only Heaven Class disciples had the qualifications to study them.


    Right now, there were hundreds and thousands of domain jade slips in front of everyone. They could choose the most suitable one for their own cultivation, and as long as there were enough Immortal Yang Sword Medallions, they could choose even better domain jade slips for their own comprehension.


    This was simply an unimaginable opportunity!


    Nihility God Stage was a huge gap for martial artists, and the martial dao concept was the only way to cross this gap. The reason why all the disciples of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy wanted to break their brains and advance to the Heaven Class was because only then would they be able to come into contact with the martial arts concept inheritance.


    The Concept of Martial Arts was a key to a higher level of martial arts. No one could remain indifferent.


    In the next moment, the entire hall erupted into a buying frenzy. Everyone was choosing their favorite martial art concept.


    Only Xu Guang and Zhang Ao were not too anxious. Unlike the others who were fighting over the Concept jade slips at the bottom of the bookshelf, they were all looking at the higher level jade slips.


    This was because the martial arts concept contained within it was purer and more vast.


    Comprehending the Concept of Martial Arts was extremely important to one''s foundation. It decided one''s future strength in condensing a Nihility God. Thus, choosing a better Concept of Martial Arts to meditate on would have great benefits.


    "Since no one is moving, let me do it first!"


    Peng Jie was the first among the ten or so people to walk up. He was straightforward and had long taken a fancy to a jade chip. Therefore, he didn''t hesitate in the slightest.


    Peng Jie stepped forward and grabbed a jade slip. This jade slip had a price tag of 300 sword tokens and was extremely extraordinary.


    "Three hundred?" "Looks like this Peng''s harvest is quite good ¡­" Everyone''s eyes lit up, even a few dozen people revealed traces of jealousy. It was obvious that they had gained less than Peng Jie.


    With someone taking the lead, the rest of the group also followed suit.


    After half an incense stick of time, almost everyone had already chosen their chosen jade chip. Only a few were left unchosen.


    Xu Guang and Zhang Ao still did not make a move, Cang Yun also did not make a move, and Cang Yue, who had wanted to choose, was stopped by Cang Yun. In the end, there was also a cold young girl who hesitated.


    A total of five people had become the focus of the entire audience.


    "I wonder which field Xu Guang and Zhang Ao will choose?"


    With their strength, I estimate that six hundred Immortal Yang sword tokens should be fine, but not the higher the level of their martial arts intent, the better it is. The main issue is whether or not they are suitable for it, and they can still exchange it for cultivation treasures later, so they''ll need to leave some sword tokens.


    "As for Murong Yi, I don''t know how many Immortal Yang sword tokens she obtained, but she''s probably not that much weaker than Xu Guang and Xu Qiuyi."


    The crowd was in a flurry of discussion. These three seeded participants had the highest hopes of obtaining the inheritance of the immortal palace, so their every move could be said to be captivating.


    "Eh, there''s someone beside Xu Guang and the rest that hasn''t been selected yet ¡­" That''s Cang Yun, Cang Yue? " Suddenly, the crowd let out a soft sound of surprise, and discovered the duo.


    "What are the two of them doing ¡­?" Hesitation? "


    "Are you kidding me? How many Immortal Yang sword tokens do you two have?" Being able to sneak in was already a huge blessing in disguise. Eh, Cang Yun was actually at the fourth layer of the secret scripture? "Looks like I really got lucky!"


    Many people sneered in disdain. Many of them only managed to obtain thirty sword commands at the threshold of the fifth layer, while Blue Cloud''s two fourth layer secret manuals had already been obtained. This caused them to feel a sense of imbalance in their hearts.


    Xu Guang and Zhang Ao naturally noticed this scene as well. Turning slightly around, they looked at Cang Yun with a playful smile.

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    "Why, are you hesitating as well? There are only a few jade slips left. Is it still that hard to choose? "


    In front of the bookshelves, Xu Guang looked at Cang Yun with a mocking smile on his face.


    Cang Yun glanced at it indifferently and said without any trace of politeness, "What does it have to do with you?"


    "You ¡­" Xu Guang was getting angrier. Cang Yun was treating him more and more arrogantly, but there was nothing he could do about it. It was impossible for him to do anything to Cang Yun in the immortal palace, which made him both furious and resentful!


    "Humph, you really want face! What can you choose with your Immortal Yang Sword Medallion? It is simply asking for humiliation!"


    Xu Guang looked at Cang Yun''s arm and snorted disdainfully. Although his clothes were blocking him, and Xu Guang was unable to see the Immortal Yang Sword Token that Cang Yun had, he could still see the blurry outline. It was at most the size of a palm, how many Immortal Yang Sword Token could it be? 30 at most would be enough!


    "Yeah, at his level of cultivation, the only reason why he has thirty sword tokens is because of the green smoke rising from the tombs of his ancestors." Xu Guang thought to himself as the disdainful smile on his face grew even wider.


    Sensing Xu Guang''s gaze, Cang Yun also subconsciously glanced at his own arm, and then revealed a smile that was not a smile. Xu Guang could judge the size of his Immortal Yang Sword Token, but he did not know that because of the amount, his Immortal Yang Sword Token had long since turned into the shape of a hair. Even so, although it did not look large on the surface, the number of sword tokens it contained had already reached a terrifying amount.


    Cang Yun nodded his head seriously, "That''s right. What can you choose from that Immortal Yang Sword Token of yours? It''s simply asking to be humiliated!"


    "Heh, you seem to know your own limitations ¡­" "Oh, you mean me?" Xu Guang''s brain almost failed to react, after that he glowered, his face dark.


    "I''m not talking about you ¡­" Cang Yun indifferently shrugged his shoulders, then pointed at Zhang Ao and said, "It''s you."


    "Hmm?" I didn''t even say you, what do you think I should do? " Zhang Ao was infuriated. He had originally been enjoying watching this play, but who knew that he would be shot in the blink of an eye.


    "You didn''t say anything about me, so I can''t say anything about you?" Cang Yun was also amused by this fellow''s words.


    "You, have balls!" Zhang Ao gritted his teeth, and then he grabbed a jade scroll worth six hundred sword commands from the bookshelf, and said angrily: "Didn''t you say I could pick something out? Do you see it now! I want to see what else you can pick! "


    "I will also join in and see who will be the one to embarrass themselves in the end!" Xu Guang also immediately took out a six hundred sword command medallion and coldly stared at Cang Yun as he spoke.


    This was already a very high level of jade slips that was worth 600 sword tokens. Because the jade slips that were above this level had already changed, and on the seventh floor or above, two jade slips had been combined into a single group. In order to comprehend this, one needed to purchase two of them at the same time.


    The confrontation in front of the bookshelves intensified, attracting everyone''s attention.


    "Which side do you think will be embarrassed?"


    "Does that even need to be said? A 600 sword command jade slip, could that boy Cang Yun afford it?"


    "Maybe not. Looking at his confident look, he might have an accident."


    "Impossible!"


    After all, Xu Guang and Zhang Ao''s strengths were there, and they even took out six hundred sword tokens. If he wanted to win against them, he would have to choose the jade slip on the seventh floor that would double the price, so how could that be possible?


    Only Peng Jie''s eyes flickered, as if he had thought of something. He murmured in his heart, "Could it be that Peng Kong had said that Cang Yun''s first test result was perfect? Is that true?"


    Earlier, Peng Kong had told him about the first test of the Azure Cloud Trials. However, that piece of news was truly inconceivable, and even Peng Jie himself didn''t think it was possible, so he had laughed it off.


    "What, you don''t dare to pick anymore?" In front of the bookshelf, Xu Guang coldly laughed when he saw that Cang Yun had not moved for a long time.


    Cang Yun turned a deaf ear. Holding his chin, he was thinking about a problem.


    "You have no money, yet you still dare to pretend? With so many people watching, I''ll see how you''ll deal with this situation." Zhang Ao also laughed coldly.


    Cang Yun was still unmoved as he turned to look at Cang Yue. Seeing the latter''s indifferent expression, he firmly stood behind him. He slightly nodded and said, "Wait a moment."


    "Yes." Although she didn''t know what Cang Yun wanted to do, Cang Yue still nodded and agreed.


    In the next moment, Cang Yun stepped forward. He hesitated for a moment before reaching out to grab a jade slip that was worth thirty sword tokens.


    Puff!


    "Haha, you are indeed a fellow who has brought shame upon himself. You can finally no longer continue acting, right?" Seeing this scene, Zhang Ao immediately laughed out loud.


    "From now on, your reputation is worthless." Xu Guang also sneered and whispered to Cang Yun.


    Cang Yun ignored it and passed the jade scroll to Cang Yue. "Open the jade scroll and see if you can comprehend it."


    "Hmm? Take out a jade slip to give to others? " Zhang Ao''s face changed, but in the blink of an eye, he regained his mocking smile: "Giving away all of your wealth in exchange for the jade chip, I want to see what you''ll do next!" Trying to save some face? "How foolish!"


    "Give Cang Yue the jade scroll with the thirty sword commands. Don''t you feel embarrassed?" Xu Guang looked at Cang Yun in disdain, then shifted his gaze and spoke gently to Cang Yue, "Junior sister Cang Yue, if you are willing, I can exchange it for a jade scroll with a hundred sword tokens. I wonder how you feel about this?"


    However, Cang Yue didn''t even look at Xu Guang, and directly extended her jade hand, taking the jade scroll that Cang Yun handed to her, and then opened it as instructed.


    Weng! *


    In an instant, the concept of martial arts pervaded the air, and directly wrapped around Cang Yue''s exquisite body.


    "Sure?" Cang Yun''s eyes lit up, and the corner of his mouth curled into a smile. His experiment was a success, which meant that he could buy the jade strips first, then give them to others. In that case, the problem of Cang Yue''s jade slips would be solved.


    Seeing this scene, Xu Guang''s face became extremely gloomy. Cang Yue had simply steeled her heart to oppose him, causing his heart to burn with fury.


    "It''s only a single trash jade slip, and two of them are even treated as treasures. What a joke!" Xu Guang snorted coldly.


    Cang Yun woke Cang Yue up, took back the jade scroll, and replied Xu Guang in a rare manner, "You''re right, this is really a trash jade scroll."


    Finished speaking, Cang Yun casually threw the jade slip to the ground.


    "What are you doing?"


    Zhang Ao and Xu Guang didn''t know what was going on, and even Cang Yue''s beautiful eyes revealed a look of confusion.


    However, Cang Yun calmly said, "I said it already. This is really a piece of trash jade. As for trash, I will naturally throw it away."


    Trash?


    Throw it away?


    Xu Guang stared blankly for a moment, not understanding what was going on. The trash jade chip he was talking about was just belittling its price, how could it be true that this jade chip was trash? After all, it was thirty sword tokens and no one could ignore them.


    At the same time that Xu Guang was stunned, the surrounding people were already stunned. A jade slip worth 30 sword tokens was thrown away like trash?


    Pow!


    In the next moment, a foot landed on the jade slip, causing everyone to collapse.


    Alright, now it really became trash!


    Originally, some people were considering whether or not they should lose some face and pick up the jade slip, but Cang Yun''s kick had completely cut off their thoughts. No one wanted to lose face like this!


    "Very powerful. But without the jade slip, I want to see what you''ll do next." Xu Guang reacted and sneered.


    "Who says we don''t have any more jade slips? Don''t we still have a lot more here?" Cang Yun pointed at the bookshelf in front of him as he spoke.


    "Ridiculous! You can even afford these jade slips?" Zhang Ao sneered and looked at Cang Yun as if he was looking at a fool.


    The surrounding crowd also burst into laughter. In their eyes, Cang Yun''s words were indeed a little foolish.


    Cang Yun calmly looked at it and ignored it. He took another step forward, raised his hand high and gently grabbed the bookshelf on the ninth floor.


    Then, two sets of ancient jade slips appeared in his hands.


    What!


    How is this possible!?


    Everyone was completely stunned as they looked at the two jade slips in Cang Yun''s hands. For a moment, everyone was stunned on the spot.


    "He ¡­ He took out two jade slips worth nine hundred sword commands? "


    After a while, a trembling voice could be heard from the crowd.


    "It seems... Yes... "Right?"


    "No, impossible!" Xu Guang cried out in disbelief, as if he had lost his mind.


    "You ¡­ You must be cheating! " Zhang Ao also had a look of disbelief!


    The two jade slips in Cang Yun''s hands were each worth nine hundred sword tokens, two of each would be a thousand and eight hundred sword tokens. This was three times their wealth, how could they dare to believe this?


    "You must be cheating. There must be a problem with the restrictions on the bookshelf... That''s right, that must be it, there must be something wrong with the ban! "


    Zhang Ao bellowed like a madman. After he finished speaking, as if to prove his point, he suddenly rushed towards the bookshelf and grabbed towards the jade chip on the tenth floor.


    Bang!


    However, a surging force shot out from the restriction, like a sledgehammer hitting Zhang Ao, directly blowing him away like a sandbag.


    This was already the second time Zhang Ao had been punished by the immortal palace rules. As the crowd looked at his miserable appearance, their hearts were filled with sympathy.


    "This ¡­"


    This scene had finally made everyone realize the reality of the situation. Their gazes towards Cang Yun became complicated.


    Cang Yun did not care about the thoughts of others. He walked to the side of Cang Yue and simply handed over the two jades in his hands. "These are yours."


    "Mine?" Cang Yue blinked her beautiful eyes as her beautiful face revealed endless astonishment.


    "Earlier, I saw that you had your eyes on a jade slip. These two are very similar to the martial arts Concept that you saw in that jade slip. They are very suitable for you." Cang Yun laughed and directly stuffed the jade slip into Cang Yue''s hands.


    "Giving it away again?"


    As the crowd watched this scene, they also looked at the jade slip that was left underneath Cang Yun''s foot. They could only bitterly smile and shake their heads. Compared to these two jade slips, the previous one was just trash.


    "Cang Yun, if you give it to me, what about you?" However, Cang Yue was still a little hesitant.


    "Naturally, I''ll take it again."


    Cang Yun smiled slightly. After which, his gaze landed on the tenth floor of the bookshelf. Over there, the only jade chip was like a high and mighty emperor, emitting a majestic aura that made people submit.


    "I choose it."


    As his words faded, Cang Yun''s large hand grabbed and retrieved the jade slip ¡­

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    Within the Immortal Yang Sword Tower''s ancient palace, Cang Yun took out the jade slip that was at the top of the bookshelf and the atmosphere suddenly fell into a strange silence.


    "How many sword commands does he have?"


    Many people felt their throats twitch and their minds shake.


    Xu Guang and Zhang Ao''s faces darkened as they stealthily moved away from the crowd, like two injured kittens hiding in a corner and quietly licking their wounds.


    "Dammit. How could he have so many sword tokens?" In the corner, Zhang Ao clenched his fists and said.


    "It should be luck. Otherwise, with his cultivation of the fourth layer of the Secret Treasure, it would have been impossible for him to obtain this much." His eyes were extremely cold, like a poisonous snake, quietly revealing its sharp fangs in the dark.


    "Luck, damn luck!" Zhang Ao growled, his voice sounded like a mad hound. Then, he said unwillingly, "Then what should we do? He has so many sword commands, his rank is higher than ours. If this goes on, the inheritance will be of no concern to us."


    "Not necessarily." Xu Guang''s eyes became darker, but he did not despair, and said instead: "This stage is a competition of perception, he can pick a higher level, but comprehending it will definitely be more difficult, we are not without hope, and the martial arts concept is not something where the higher the better, it is more suited for oneself, only then can we go further."


    Xu Guang''s words were very reasonable. It was clear that he had a good understanding of the Concepts of Martial Arts.


    Zhang Ao''s eyes lit up, "That''s right, the martial arts concept we chose is not as high as his, but we were carefully chosen and chose the one that suits us the most. As for the highest level jade chip he chose, it is very likely that he would be unable to comprehend it in a single step."


    Xu Guang nodded, and said: "Furthermore, even if he has obtained the inheritance, he still has to be preserved, as long as he leaves the immortal palace, I must kill him! At that time, we can still get the inheritance back! "


    "Oh?" Zhang Ao''s eyes flashed, he was ready to make a move, "When the time comes, can you count me as one?"


    "Mm ¡­" "Sure, if the two of us join hands, we would be ninety percent sure of it." Xu Guang pondered for a moment before agreeing. With Zhang Ao joining in, even if Cang Yun had three heads and six arms, it would still be impossible for him to escape the two of them.


    "Then... "After killing someone, how about the distribution of the benefits?" Zhang Ao asked.


    "If he really obtains the inheritance, after killing him, we can split it equally."


    "Alright, it''s a deal!"


    The Immortal Yang Sword Tower opened an hour later, and under the anxious waiting of the crowd, the cold voice of the immortal palace''s examiner rang out once again ¡­


    "The selection time limit has ended. Now the third trial begins. The time limit is three months. Those who reach the ninth level of the Sword Tower will receive the inheritance!"


    Buzz buzz!


    As the sound of his voice faded, beams of light shot out from the top of everyone''s heads. With a flash of light, everyone was transported to a separate meditation space.


    This wasn''t strange at all. First of all, everyone in the palace had chosen to study the jade slip. If many people were together, they could exchange looks with those they were familiar with. Then, the so-called choice would lose its meaning. Secondly, the process of comprehending a Concept had to be meticulously done, and no one was allowed to interrupt. Thus, everyone could only be separated by themselves.


    At this moment, Cang Yun had also been sent to a separate stone room ¡­


    This stone room was about a hundred square feet, and it wasn''t small, but it was very spacious. Cang Yun looked around, and apart from the heaven and earth source energy that came from who knew where, there was nothing else in this stone room.


    And on one of the walls of the stone room, there was a stone door, above it were carved the words'' treasure exchange room ''.


    At the moment, comprehending the Concept of Martial Arts was the key. Even if he needed a treasure to assist him, he still had to adapt to the situation. Thus, Cang Yun was prepared to first comprehend it, and when the time came to determine what he needed, he would then go to the Exchange Hall to exchange it.


    However, before he could comprehend the Concept of Martial Arts, there was one more thing he needed to confirm ¡­


    "According to the Immortal Palace examiners, this Immortal Yang Sword Tower has a total of nine floors. I am currently on the first floor. In that case, we must first figure out how we can enter the second floor."


    As this thought flashed across Cang Yun''s mind, he looked at the eastern wall of the stone chamber where a tunnel was located. This tunnel was made up of stone stairs, but the depths of the stairs were filled with dense fog, making it difficult to see the end.


    After some hesitation, Cang Yun slowly stepped onto the stone stairs.


    Weng! *


    In a split-second, a figure appeared on the previously empty corpse.


    This person looked very similar to Cang Yun. He was wearing black robes and holding a long sword in his hand. He stood silently where the fog had started and blocked the way.


    "Hmm?" Cang Yun''s eyes flickered as he halted his steps.


    The black-robed youth looked at Cang Yun and said expressionlessly, "If you defeat me, you can go to the second floor!"


    "Defeat you? ¡­" Is this the test to reach the second floor? " After which, he nodded his head. Although Cang Yun knew that this black-clothed youth''s strength was definitely not simple, he still had to give it a try. Even if he could not pass, he would still know the gap between them.


    "As you wish. You can choose a weapon." Seeing that Cang Yun had not retreated, the black-clothed youth spoke the rules expressionlessly.


    Cang Yun nodded and with a thought, a long sword made of energy appeared in his hand.


    "This test is quite fair." Gripping the sword in his hand, Cang Yun secretly praised. This test could only use energy weapons. That way, they could discard external objects and more accurately reflect a martial artist''s strength.


    Amongst all the weapons, Cang Yun was extremely fond of swords. However, the Origin Skills of the Vastheaven World were famous for their palm techniques. Sword techniques were extremely rare, so Cang Yun was not proficient in them.


    However, he also expected that this test would not be easy to pass, so he chose the longsword as his weapon without much consideration.


    With the long sword in his hand, Cang Yun said without much hesitation, "Kill!"


    Without holding back, Cang Yun swung out his sword and used the most profound sword technique that he knew.


    As he waved the energy sword, sword light swirled, like a calm lake with huge waves. Resplendent sword flowers bloomed on the peak of the wave, and a cold light flashed as it enveloped the youth in black.


    This strike, combined with all the ingenuity of the Blue Cloud Sword, had completely sealed off the black-clothed youth''s path of retreat!


    Although Cang Yun was not the most proficient in sword arts, his comprehension towards Origin Skills was still extremely high. Otherwise, he would not have been able to comprehend a Zun level Origin Skill in just three days.


    But at this moment, the black-clothed youth also moved. However, the thrust of his sword was extremely ordinary. Even his speed was not that fast. It was as though he had casually waved his sword, and there was nothing exquisite about it.


    "Ding!"


    In the next moment, the swords clashed.


    However, Cang Yun''s expression instantly changed drastically. With the longsword across his chest, his body involuntarily stepped down from the stone stairs ¡­

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    "What a terrifying strike!"


    Blue Cloud retreated back into the stone room, his chest heaving violently as his palm that was holding onto the sword began to sweat profusely.


    The strike of the black-robed youth was truly terrifying. Not only that, but within that black clothed youth''s sword attack, Cang Yun could also feel a power that made his heart palpitate. This power pressured against his mind, making him unable to resist as he could only retreat.


    "Is this the Concept of the Sword? How terrifying!"


    From the exchange just now, Cang Yun had already sensed that this black-clothed youth''s cultivation base was only at the fourth layer of cultivation, which was comparable to his. However, his sword arts had reached a terrifying level, and it was obvious that he had comprehended the sword concept. Cang Yun did not doubt that if this person wanted to kill him, he would at most need two strikes, or even a slash!


    Ever since Cang Yun recovered his strength, he had relied on the advantage of his unique source energy to be almost invincible at the same cultivation level, even fighting those who were stronger than him. But today, facing this black-clothed youth who was of the same cultivation level as him, he had lost, and not only had lost, he had lost miserably, and could be said to be completely powerless to fight back.


    This was the first time that he was able to deeply realize just how terrifying the Concept of Martial Arts was!


    "I must successfully comprehend the Concept of Martial Arts!"


    At this moment, Cang Yun''s heart was filled with boundless desire. He looked at the energy sword in his hand that was gradually disappearing. Then, he raised his head and stared at the empty stone staircase, his eyes filled with the desire to do battle.


    "In ten days at most, I will definitely defeat you!"


    After saying that, Cang Yun walked back to the center of the stone chamber and sat down cross-legged. The Immortal Yang Sword Tower had a total of nine floors for this test, which lasted three months. If one could not even pass the first level in ten days, then there was no hope for them to pass the test, so Cang Yun set a goal for himself!


    One of them recorded the concept of martial arts. As for the other one, Cang Yun did not know what it really was, but if two jade slips were to be exchanged for a set, then there must be an inseparable connection between the two.


    Cang Yun took a deep breath. When his mind had completely calmed down, he reached out and picked up the jade slip that contained the Concept of Martial Arts.


    The jade slip unfurled, and his mind entered it.


    In that instant, the scene changed ¡­


    Cang Yun arrived at a wasteland. The wasteland was verdant and lush, as far as the eye could see. In the distance, there was a surging river. The river surged and churned, splitting the wasteland in half.


    This was an incomparably spacious land, so spacious that when the azure cloud entered, it was like a tiny bird in the sky.


    Suddenly, a figure appeared in the vast horizon and slowly approached.


    He wore ordinary blue clothes, and it was impossible to see his face clearly. As his long hair recklessly fluttered in the wind, he held a four foot long sword in his hand as he landed on the desolate grassland.


    This figure couldn''t sense any source energy aura from his body, but his waist was perfectly straight, like an unsheathed sharp sword, and his entire body was emitting a sharp aura that shot into the sky!


    In the next moment, two divine lights shot out from the pupils of those blurry cheeks, like lightning streaking across the horizon.


    The silhouette remained silent as the longsword in his hand clanged, pointing straight at the heavens!


    Swish!


    As the sword cut down, the heaven and earth suddenly paled. A three foot sword light shot out, and the source energy of heaven and earth roiled over like a whale drawing water. In the blink of an eye, the three foot sword light turned into an unfathomable force!


    This sword was like a blazing prairie fire. The momentum of this sword grew more and more intense!


    At the same time, on the sword''s body, raging yang flames burst into flames and spread outwards, covering the 100,000 foot sword light. In an instant, a boundless aura that could destroy the heavens and the earth was born.


    Rumble rumble rumble!


    The sword light sliced through the sky.


    In just a split-second, Hundred Spirits lost their hearing, and the heaven and earth changed color. As Cang Yun stood in the distance, all he could feel was a sword ray as hot as the sun, filling the entire space.


    That might, even if it was just a projection, made all the hairs on his body stand up uncontrollably. It was as if he had been locked on, his heartbeat and breathing stagnated, and in the next second, he would be shattered by that heaven-shaking sword intent.


    Cang Yun''s consciousness instantly became blurry, like a small flame swaying in a gale. It seemed as if it could be extinguished at any moment.


    In that blurry consciousness, he could vaguely see that on the ground, there was a black ravine that was several tens of thousands of feet long. It was growing deeper and wider.


    Following the direction of this ravine, one could see that, in the distance, the river had cut off its course. The surging river had stirred up monstrous waves, but no matter what one looked at it, they were unable to leap over that abyss, as if there was an invisible force blocking it, preventing it from calming down for a long time.


    Cang Yun''s consciousness became increasingly blurry. The sword intent that filled this entire area rejected him, and he could feel that if he still did not leave, those sword intents would ruthlessly tear him apart.


    As such, Cang Yun no longer resisted, and his consciousness gradually left this space.


    At this moment, the green figure turned around as if he had sensed something. His gaze seemed to have surpassed the obstruction of space and crossed the long river of time ¡­


    Finally, at the final moment when Cang Yun''s consciousness was about to disappear, the green figure''s voice sounded:


    "To refine this sword, I''ll first learn Pure Yang."


    Weng! *


    As the sound of his voice faded, Cang Yun''s consciousness returned to his body once more.


    "Phew ¡­" "What a terrifying sword intent, what a terrifying person!"


    Cang Yun woke up, and panted heavily. He only glanced at the projection once, but it was as though he had experienced a battle of life and death. His mind was extremely exhausted.


    At the same time, the shock in his heart could not calm down for a long time. Previously, the sword intent of the black-clothed youth who had made it to the second level had made him feel terrifying.


    A single sword strike tore through the earth and cut through rivers!


    Such might was simply unimaginable. Compared to the youth''s sword intent, the youth in black was like a firefly compared to Haoyue.


    "That azure-robed man must be Venerable Immortal Xian Yang!"


    Cang Yun muttered to himself, because the aura of the green-robed man was extremely similar to the statue he saw in the palace. He similarly looked down on faces and had the aura of looking down upon the world.


    "That sword must be one of Venerable Immortal Yang''s secret arts. I must learn it!"


    After confirming the identity of Venerable Immortal Yang, the desire in Cang Yun''s heart intensified. The Venerable Immortal Xian Yang was a peerless almighty being that ruled an entire era. If such a person''s ultimate technique could be comprehended, the benefits would be unimaginably great!


    As he thought to this point, Cang Yun suddenly thought of what the Venerable Immortal Yang had told him before he left ¡ª To refine this sword, one must first cultivate the Pure Yang Sword!


    After pondering for a while, Cang Yun''s eyes lit up and his gaze immediately fell on the ancient jade slip in front of him.


    Cultivating pure Yang first, the answer might be within ¡­

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    In the quiet stone chamber, Cang Yun held an ancient jade slip in his hand, deep in thought.


    "Heaven and Earth are split into two, with Yin and Yang revolving. At the beginning of the sun, it is the Pure Yang ¡­" My path of the sword is based on the sword, the sun is my soul, and is called the celestial sun! "


    After a long time, when he finished reading the information in the jade, Cang Yun closed it and revealed a look of understanding ¡­


    "So that''s how it is."


    This jade slip contained a cultivation method called the ''Pure Yang Body''. Pure Yang Body was a type of special physique, with this kind of physique, one could possess pure Yang energy, and its might was unparalleled. It was extremely profound.


    Meanwhile, the sword dao of the Venerable Immortal Yang was to use pure yang energy to stimulate the sword intent. When the two combined, their power multiplied.


    "To refine this sword, I''ll cultivate Pure Yang first!"


    At this moment, Cang Yun finally understood the meaning behind the words of the Hierarch Xian Yang. The latter''s sword dao had already broken away from the pure sword intent, and the pure Yang intent was the foundation!


    As a result, in order to cultivate his Sword Truth, he had to have a pure Yang body, and then use the Sword Concept to comprehend the pure Yang Concept. Only by combining the two would he be able to achieve the Immortal Yang Sword Dao!


    A single sword strike had fused two Concepts. As expected of the Supreme Celestial Yang, he truly lived up to the name of a peerless genius!


    At the same time, Cang Yun also understood why there were so many jades on the seventh floor and above in the palace. They were all exchanged for two of them, because the sword dao had already transcended the realm of pure sword intent and needed the help of special physiques in order to practice it. Just like the Immortal Yang Sword, the only difference was that the sword conception was not as high as the pure Yang domain.


    After understanding the relationship between the two, the next step was clear. First, he had to master the ''Pure Yang Body''.


    However, according to the description in the jade slip, a pure Yang body was not easy to cultivate. This was because even amongst all the special physiques, this physique was still one of the best. It was difficult to grow in the Xiantian realm, and even harder to cultivate the Houtian realm!


    Cang Yun naturally did not have this kind of physique, so he could only use the jade slip''s cultivation method to refine his Houtian Pure Yang body.


    There was not much difference between Xiantian Pure Yang and Houtian Pure Yang. The only difference was that Xiantian Pure Yang was born with a purer physique, so it was easier to reach the peak of pure Yang body. Houtian Pure Yang was extremely difficult to cultivate.


    Cang Yun did not have any other thoughts about this. The innate constitution was bestowed by the heavens and even if one wanted it, one could not ask for it. Furthermore, being able to cultivate the innate constitution was a great opportunity for him.


    And if one wanted to cultivate the Houtian Pure Yang body, according to the jade slip, a martial artist had to use the power of the yang flames to wash their marrow. Only then would their body be able to continue tempering and thus become a Pure Yang body!


    "The power of the Yang Flames has cleansed the marrow ¡­" Didn''t I just happen to finish it ¡­ " Cang Yun was overjoyed. He did not expect to meet the requirements for the first step with so much luck.


    According to the description of the jade slip, this first step was actually the hardest, because this required the power of yang fire to be moderate in order to obtain such a lucky chance. If there was a bit less, then it would be impossible to satisfy the requirements of clearing the meridians, and a bit more could possibly cause damage to the meridians; it could be said to be extremely difficult to control.


    Cang Yun had managed to complete this process in a daze. It could only be said that his luck was enviable.


    Whoosh.


    Cang Yun took a deep breath. Although he was happy in his heart, he could not help but feel some lingering fear. Back then, he knew nothing about this. If he had not been so lucky, the consequences would have been unimaginable.


    Opportunity. Opportunity. The word ''opportunity'' was truly marvelous.


    At the same time, Cang Yun suddenly thought of another problem, and that was that he had helped Cang Yue choose the same martial concept that required a special physique to cultivate. If that was the case, wouldn''t it mean that not only would he be unable to help her, he would also harm her?


    After all, it was really too difficult to cultivate a special physique. Cang Yun herself had first obtained the incomparably precious fire lotus, and then, by heaven-defying luck, had passed the cleansing of one''s meridians, allowing her to cultivate a pure Yang body. However, Cang Yue did not have this opportunity at all.


    If one could not comprehend it, then no matter how precious it was, it was meaningless!


    "I never thought that after so much effort, I would end up causing her harm ¡­" Cang Yun felt guilt in his heart, but there was nothing he could do. Now that he had chosen the jade, there was no way he could change it again.


    He hoped that she could have her own fortuitous encounter ¡­


    Cang Yun shook his head and suppressed the complicated thoughts in his heart. He began to prepare to train in the ''Pure Yang Body''.


    The first step in cultivating a pure Yang body was to borrow the Yang energy to cleanse one''s marrow and allow one''s body to have the nature of a blazing sun. Only then would one be able to continue their cultivation.


    Cang Yun had completed this step.


    Then, the next step is to continue to use the power of the sun''s flames to open the blood cavities around the body, allowing every inch of flesh to be tempered ¡­


    According to the jade slip, there were a total of 108 blood orifices, and every 36 blood orifices were divided into one week ¡­


    Activating thirty-six blood cavities could form a small cycle within the body, a small cycle within the body. Opening seventy-two blood cavities could form a large circle within the body, a large cycle within the body, a large cycle within the body, a large circle within the body, and finally opening all one hundred and eight blood cavities, one could form a complete cycle, a perfect cycle, and a pure sun body would be complete!


    The three realms of the Pure Yang Body seemed very simple, but to truly cultivate it was extremely difficult!


    According to the description of the jade slip, these 108 blood cavities were the foundation of the human body. If one wanted to open these blood cavities, they had to use a massive amount of yang energy to do so. Moreover, according to the order of these blood cavities, the later the blood cavities were, the greater the difficulty of opening them. Back then, it was also due to a great opportunity that the Venerable Immortal Yang was able to cultivate the Pure Yang Body to the Great Perfection Stage. The difficulty of this was comparable to ascending to the heavens!


    "Even a supreme existence like the Venerable Immortal Yang will find it hard to reach perfection. If I were to truly cultivate it, I don''t know how long it would take ¡­" Cang Yun smiled bitterly. Cultivating such a profound physique made him feel a sense of longing.


    Fortunately, this jade slip recorded the cultivation conditions of the Immortal Yang Sword Dao. As long as one was able to open one''s Blood Meridian, one would be able to cultivate using a sliver of pure Yang energy.


    "I only need to open my first Blood Meridian..."


    He then took out the medicine box from his storage ring. Inside were the roots, petals, and the remaining eight lotus seeds. These were all precious fire attribute medicines that contained the power of yang flames. Thus, they were all suitable for cultivating a pure Yang body.


    Looking at these treasures, Cang Yun finally felt a bit more confident.


    "With all of these added together, I should be able to open my first Blood Meridian ¡­"

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    Inside the stone room, Cang Yun was sitting upright, with his five hearts facing the sky, looking at his nose and his heart, slowly adjusting his condition.


    After the time it takes an incense stick to burn, Cang Yun finally opened his eyes.


    The depths of his deep eyes were like a deep pool of water from an ancient well. Not a single ripple could be seen on the surface of his eyes ¡­


    In the next moment, Cang Yun opened the medicine box in front of him, and instantly, a rich fragrance assaulted his nostrils. His fingers lightly twirled and retrieved all eight lotus seeds from the lotus seat into his palm.


    Xiao Yan raised his long hand to his lips and a lotus seed slipped into his mouth.


    Gulp!


    As his throat rolled, he swallowed the lotus seed. A pure energy instantly spread throughout his body.


    Because the lotus seed had already been cleansed by the power of yang flames, it no longer felt as hot as it did before. Instead, it felt like the morning sun, exuding a gentle warmth that was extremely pleasurable.


    Strands of yang fire energy continued to seep out. Cang Yun used his source energy to carefully wrap around it, but he did not refine it. Instead, he slowly sent this power into a hidden meridian.


    Looking inside, one would discover that at the end of this meridian channel, there was a node that was similar to a shackle. This node was the first Blood Meridian that one needed to open in order to cultivate a pure Yang body!


    With a thought from Cang Yun, he controlled the yang energy and slowly poured it into the Blood Aperture.


    Weng! *


    Accompanied by a light cry, the blood aperture trembled for a moment. A drop of water suddenly fell onto the tranquil surface of the lake, forming a faint ripple. The power of the yang fire melted into it without any resistance.


    Cang Yun''s body warmed up slightly, but there was no ripple at all.


    His finger curled slightly and two more lotus seeds entered his mouth. Then, they turned into pure Yang energy and entered his blood aperture through his meridians.


    In an instant, the wind and clouds rose!


    The rich yang energy constantly stirred within the blood cavities, causing ripples on the surface. In the depths, there seemed to be a mysterious energy taking shape, ready to break through the shackles of the blood cavities.


    But that''s not enough... Cang Yun could clearly feel that this new power was still very weak. It still needed an extremely huge amount of energy to break out of the shell!


    Gulp!


    Without the slightest hesitation, Cang Yun opened up his palm and swallowed all five remaining lotus seeds.


    BOOM!


    When the lotus seed entered his body, the blood cavities suddenly shook. An enormous amount of yang energy surged in like a sluicing flood.


    Within the blood cavities, waves of shock wave rose up in waves. It was as if there was a thunderous roar that never ceased!


    At the same time, an astonishing heat spread out from the blood hole, spreading to every inch of Cang Yun''s body. His entire body was instantly roasted red, and a heart-wrenching pain arose involuntarily.


    When the lotus seed was exhausted, Cang Yun could feel the new energy in the blood cavities growing. It was as if a newborn baby had grown into a childhood.


    However, Cang Yun was not happy at all, because the greed that was clearly transmitted from the Blood Meridian made his heart palpitate. The Blood Meridian was like a bottomless pit that could never be filled.


    In the past, Cang Yun had only used ten lotus seeds to wash the meridians in his entire body, and it had also successfully raised his cultivation by one level. But now, even though he had only opened the first aperture of the Pure Yang Body and used eight lotus seeds, there was not much of a reaction from it.


    One hundred and eight blood orifices were more difficult to open than the other. At this moment, Cang Yun could not believe the days to come.


    This was even more terrifying than burning money!


    Suppressing the bitterness and helplessness in his heart, Cang Yun calmed himself down. He then picked up the fire lotus petal and started to chew with a painful expression.


    The medicinal value of the fire lotus petal was extremely great. If it was used to refine pills, it would likely have the same effect as the lotus seed. However, in order to open the blood cavities, Cang Yun could only waste this natural resource.


    As he chewed on the petal, a rich fragrance wafted out, but Cang Yun felt extremely bitter, because his mouth had wasted at least the fifth level of energy, if it were gold coins, it would have formed a mountain.


    Cang Yun''s heart was filled with grief and tears. The pain in his heart could completely compose a tragic history of blood and tears ¡­


    A few minutes later, he reluctantly swallowed the flower petal. However, the helplessness on his face did not decrease by even a bit. Instead, it became even more apparent.


    Because... Not Enough...


    Crack!


    This time, Cang Yun could only pick up the remaining fire lotus roots and start nibbling on them. These fire lotus roots were truly bitter, like the fragrance of a flower petal.


    After the root was finished, Cang Yun looked as though he was resigned to his fate ¡­ If that didn''t work, he could only give up ¡­


    BOOM!


    At this moment, the blood hole in his body shook for a moment. It was like a heavy hammer hitting the shackles of the blood hole from inside out.


    Cang Yun''s body trembled. He felt a heart-wrenching pain, causing his originally red face to suddenly turn white. He forced himself to sit down, and sweat began to pour out of his face like rain. Then, it was evaporated by the scorching heat, turning into smoke that filled his hideous face.


    Dong, dong, dong!


    Every time it sounded out, Cang Yun''s face would turn paler by a bit, until it turned eight times. His face was already as pale as paper, and not a single trace of blood could be found within it.


    Cang Yun grit his teeth and clenched his fists. His nails dug deep into his flesh and blood, but he was unaware. Compared to the pain in his body, this little bit of pain was insignificant ¡­


    He completely relied on his willpower to persevere, because he knew that the time for suffering to come was not far ¡­


    Dong!


    Just as he finished his thought, the ninth echo rang out! The voice was like a thunderclap that lay dormant amidst the endless dark clouds. In an instant, it pierced through the darkness ¡­


    Puff!


    Cang Yun could no longer bear it and spat out a mouthful of blood. However, a smile appeared on his pale face.


    "The first aperture ¡­" "It opened ¡­"


    In an instant, a strand of pure and vast energy slowly gushed out from the blood hole in his body, spreading to his limbs and bones. As if the sun of spring was shining down, an indescribable feeling of comfort instantly spread throughout Cang Yun''s entire body.


    Cang Yun abruptly opened his eyes, and a bright light shone from the depths of his eyes. It was as if there was a sun embedded in his pupils, and as it opened and closed, it emitted a majestic aura that was both strong and powerful!


    "Is this the pure Yang energy?"


    At this moment, he seemed to have an inexhaustible strength. He had the feeling that even if a mountain was placed in front of him, he would still be able to destroy it with a single punch!


    Of course, Cang Yun clearly knew that this was just an illusion brought about by the massive increase in strength, but he did not doubt that this wisp of pure Yang energy was too strong!

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    The primal wilderness surged with torrential rivers.


    Cang Yun once again entered the projection of the Immortal Yang Sword Dao into the jade slip. Ahead of him, the Venerable Immortal Yang stood tall and straight, standing tall and proud.


    This was his Sword Truth. Righteous and wild!


    Suddenly, the Venerable Immortal Yang raised his sword again and pointed it at the sky. His sword posture did not change at all from the last time.


    However, the azure cloud shook violently, and the pure yang energy in his body burned uncontrollably. Two bright suns faintly appeared in his eyes, and in that instant, a mysterious feeling appeared in his heart.


    This sword seemed to have become much clearer ¡­


    Cang Yun muttered to himself. Then, his eyes turned serious as his mind concentrated like never before! He stared fixedly at the Venerable Immortal Yang''s movements, not missing a single detail.


    The pure yang energy in his body became more and more intense. It was as if it was moving stupidly!


    Weng! *


    However, after barely enduring for three breaths, a feeling of dizziness came surging over. The Shining Solar Diagram in Cang Yun''s eyes crumbled and he was instantly ejected from the space within the jade slip.


    "Hu hu ¡­!"


    Returning to his original body, Cang Yun looked like he had encountered a nightmare as he panted heavily in shock. His face was pale and his mind felt a wave of exhaustion that he had never felt before.


    A terrifying sword intent!


    Cang Yun''s heart trembled violently. This time around, his comprehension had allowed him to touch upon the sword intent within. He finally understood how terrifying that sword attack of the Venerable Immortal Yang was. And because of that, his mental strength was unable to withstand it. Just by comprehending the stance of raising the sword for three breaths, he was no longer able to endure.


    "Three breaths of time and my spirit power is depleted. I will need at least half a day to recover... If I continue meditating like this, let alone March, I''m afraid that even if I were to spend three years meditating, I still wouldn''t be able to truly comprehend this sword strike! "


    Cang Yun endured his exhaustion and thought to himself ¡­


    In the next moment, he gently touched his storage ring. Immediately, a thumb-sized, milky-white stone that was emitting a dense luster appeared in his palm.


    This rock was faintly filled with a strange aura and under the nourishment of this aura, the empty Spiritual Energy within Cang Yun Sect was actually slowly recovering.


    Cang Yun was unable to contain his joy at seeing such a miraculous scene unfold before him.


    This stone was what Cang Yun obtained after killing the spirit beast. He didn''t know what the stone was used for, but it seemed to have something to do with the soul, so he had carefully kept it.


    And now, the aura emitted from the stone proved his conjecture ¡ª this stone could recover the spirit energy that it had consumed!


    "This thing is extraordinary!"


    Cang Yun thought to himself for a moment before deciding on the definition of this stone. This was because Cang Yun had done his research on heavenly materials in the world. As long as it was a treasure related to Mental Energy, it would be an extremely valuable existence!


    I don''t recognize this thing... First, let''s call it the ''Soul Stone'' ¡­


    After giving the stone a name, Cang Yun no longer hesitated. He circulated his cultivation method and a suction force appeared in his palm, crazily absorbing the energy from the ''Soul Stone''.


    Slowly, Cang Yun''s depleted spiritual energy was being rapidly recovered ¡­ "UU ¡­"


    Thus, after a quarter-hour, Cang Yun''s complexion returned to a ruddy color and his mental force returned to its peak state!


    "It is indeed extraordinary!" Cang Yun sighed in admiration. This kind of recovery rate was a bit beyond his expectations ¡­


    However, Cang Yun also noticed that after he used it this time, the ''Soul Stone'' had clearly dimmed a little. It was obvious that the energy of the ''Soul Stone'' was also limited and it wouldn''t be able to last for long.


    In this regard, Cang Yun did not feel the slightest bit of regret. What was useful was called a treasure, and the best way to use good steel on the blade was to use it. Right now, it was the critical time for him!


    Weng! *


    In the next moment, Cang Yun''s consciousness sank into the jade slip again ¡­


    Four breaths later, Cang Yun walked out with a pale face.


    On one hand, because the suppression from the sword intent had tempered the Azure Cloud Divine Soul, it had become much more tenacious and tenacious. On the other hand, as his comprehension deepened, the pressure from the sword intent would also become smaller and smaller.


    Without any hesitation, he took out the ''Soul Stone'' once again and started recovering ¡­


    Then he went back into the jade.


    Five breaths later, he withdrew again ¡­


    Six breaths ¡­


    Seven breaths ¡­


    Gradually, time passed in this cycle ¡­


    In the blink of an eye, one day passed.


    This time, Cang Yun endured for two full minutes before tiredly withdrawing from the jade slip.


    Looking at the soul stone in his hand, Cang Yun shook his head with a bitter smile. This was simply too wasteful, and he had only comprehended a little of the Immortal Yang Sword Dao, he hadn''t even stepped through the threshold.


    However, it wasn''t as if Cang Yun hadn''t reaped any rewards. He felt that he had already faintly found a path to martial arts Concepts. All he needed was time to slowly make it to that step.


    But he also knew that if he didn''t have the assistance of the ''soul stone'', he would still need to walk on this road for a long time. And this period of time was exactly what he couldn''t afford to delay any longer, because the time he studied the jade chip was only three months.


    "Looks like I can only try my luck over there ¡­"


    In the next moment, Cang Yun shifted his gaze to the stone door at the side of the stone room. That was the Immortal Yang Sword Tower''s treasure exchange room.


    Cang Yun stood up, forcefully suppressing his mental exhaustion as he slowly walked forward. He then extended his hand to push open the stone door.


    Rumble rumble rumble!


    A heavy sound of the door opening echoed in the room, and a dazzling light appeared before Cang Yun''s eyes.


    Inside the treasury, numerous treasures were neatly placed on a row of stone shelves. With a rough sweep of the shelves, the number of treasures could be estimated to be no less than a thousand. These treasures were all covered by a pale-blue light barrier. Clearly, someone had set up a barrier. Numerous prices had also been neatly marked out on the light barrier.


    Low-grade Origin Crystal ¨C a sword token.


    Medium-grade Origin Crystals ¡ª ten sword tokens.


    High-grade Origin Skill ¡ª A hundred sword tokens.


    Grand Origin Pill ¨C 100 sword commands.


    As his gaze swept across the area, Cang Yun felt as if he was in a bright starry sky. The dazzling light emitted by the surrounding treasures was like stars in the night sky, dazzling him.


    All kinds of treasures could be found here. There were many different kinds of treasures that one had never seen before, and even some that one had never heard of. It was simply inconceivable.


    Cang Yun''s throat rolled a little. Despite his extraordinary mental fortitude, his eyes couldn''t help but burn at this moment. The collection of the Venerable Immortal Yang was truly shocking ¡­ One had to know that this was only the treasure room of Cang Yun''s stone room. As for the other treasure rooms, there were at least dozens of them.


    This kind of wealth, was simply exaggerated ¡­ In fact, Cang Yun had no doubt that even if he sold his entire Vastheaven Realm, including its people, he would not be able to obtain that many treasures!

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    In the treasure exchange room, Cang Yun''s mouth was parched. Facing these treasures, he was like a beggar entering a city. The shock and restlessness in his heart could not be quelled for a long time.


    Even his exhausted Mental Energy was shaken!


    After a few minutes, Cang Yun finally calmed down and started thinking again. Back when he bought the domain jade slip, he had calculated that he would get 101,120 Immortal Yang sword tokens in total.


    In other words, killing the Fire Bird had given him a total of a hundred thousand sword tokens!


    And after that, he spent one thousand and eight hundred jade strips to purchase the creative concept for Cang Yue. He himself used another two thousand, which meant that he still had ninety-six thousand three hundred and twenty sword commands left.


    Without a doubt, this was an incomparably huge amount of wealth!


    The following Origin Crystals, the exchange rate for a sword command, was practically enough to form a mountain. If they were to exchange like this and move back to the Vastheaven Realm, even their father would probably be smashed senseless.


    However, Cang Yun did not lose his head because low-grade Origin Crystals were only the lowest and most worthless of the many treasures here. With the density of Origin Energy in the Immortal Yang Sword Tower, treasures of this level would not be of any use at all.


    And the truly precious treasures, would make one''s heart ache incomparably!


    Soulstone ¨C 300 sword tokens!


    Yang Flames Jade Marrow ¨C 10,000 sword tokens!


    "This price is so outrageous!"


    Cang Yun smiled bitterly and shook his head. His originally restless heart instantly became cold ¡­


    The Soulstone was the milky white stone that Cang Yun used to recover his Spiritual Energy. The name was also chanced upon by Cang Yun, but the price was astonishing.


    Three hundred sword tokens for one soul stone, and one soul stone could only be used for one day of consumption. If this was the case, in three months time, a total of twenty-seven thousand sword tokens would be required!


    Twenty-seven thousand sword commands! Just how terrifying was this number?


    Without a doubt, among all the trial challengers, besides Cang Yun, no one else would be able to afford a single spirit stone!


    At this moment, Cang Yun finally understood how heaven defying the opportunity that he had picked up back then was!


    As for the other treasure, the ''Sun Flame Jade Marrow'', according to the description, this treasure contained an extremely powerful Yang flame energy. This was also what Cang Yun needed to cultivate his pure Yang body, but the price was even more terrifying!


    Other than this, there were also some extremely precious items. However, Cang Yun did not pay them any more attention. He was truly afraid that he would not be able to injure them when the time came ¡­


    "I''ll first exchange for spirit stones. As for the Yang Flames Jade Marrow, I''ll wait until I''ve comprehended the Immortal Yang Sword Dao Concept to a certain level before I exchange it ¡­"


    After some consideration, Cang Yun prepared to exchange for the Spirit Stone. After all, this was the thing that he desperately needed right now.


    With a thought, Cang Yun exchanged for ten soul stones. In an instant, three thousand less sword commands were exchanged; then, after hesitating for a moment, Cang Yun used another three hundred and twenty sword commands to exchange for three hundred and twenty low-grade Origin Crystals. Then, as if fleeing for his life, he left the treasure exchange room.


    There were still ninety-three thousand sword commands left ¡­


    After returning to the stone room, Cang Yun heaved a sigh of relief. The way he spent money like a flood had made his heart ache even though he was always frugal.


    However, he did not immediately start cultivating. Instead, he took out all three hundred and twenty low-grade Origin Crystals and placed them on the ground. Afterwards, he took out the bag he was carrying and took out the Purple Gold Wild Egg inside ¡­


    Gently stroking the smooth surface of the egg, Cang Yun felt the fluctuations of life from within and revealed a trace of affection, as if his mind was connected to it.


    These past few days, Cang Yun had been busy with the immortal palace test and didn''t have enough energy to feed this violet gold cub, causing its growth speed to be significantly slower.


    "Kid, I''ve let you starve for so many days. This time, I''ll let you swallow your fill!"


    As he spoke softly, Cang Yun placed the Purple Gold Wild Egg on top of the Origin Crystal. In that instant, he felt a joyful feeling coming from within, and immediately after, a suction force began to emanate from the surface of the egg, greedily absorbing the power of the Origin Crystal.


    Cang Yun stayed there for a while longer. After seeing that the purple-gold colored egg was absorbing the energy at an orderly manner, he smiled slightly and finally let go of the worries in his heart.


    Next, it was time to start comprehending the Immortal Yang Sword Dao ¡­


    The next moment, Cang Yun''s cultivation was back on track.


    Savage Wasteland, surging rivers.


    The Hierarch Xianyang brandished his sword again and again as the azure cloud stood thousands of meters behind him, silently observing his sword posture and quietly comprehending the intent within.


    One Slash...


    Two Swords...


    The concept of time gradually became blurred in Cang Yun''s mind. In his pupils, there were two burning suns and as time passed, they became increasingly turbulent, as if an extraordinary power was rapidly awakening.


    As for Cang Yun, he had sunk into the long river of the Immortal Yang Sword Dao''s domain ¡­


    At the same time, in another stone chamber of the Immortal Yang Sword Tower, there was a person who was currently challenging his limits.


    He was none other than Xu Guang.


    It had been two days since he entered this secret chamber. Two hours ago, Xu Guang had once again entered the Concept jade slip.


    Within his consciousness, there was another silhouette, waving the blade in his hand.


    That person was dressed in a black robe with a big word ''Demon'' on it. The word was dark red in color and looked like it was made of blood. When the wind blew, one could even smell the blood on it.


    The man in black wore a dark expression. His body was like a rotten log, black and cold. There was not a single trace of blood in his body. His pupils were like the abyss of evil, emitting an incredibly bloodthirsty light.


    A wisp of dim light rose up and the black cloaked person''s sword, like a dormant poisonous snake, suddenly revealed sharp fangs from within the darkness. It was vicious and evil.


    Xu Guang, who was standing behind the man in black, was mesmerized by what he saw ¡­


    He could naturally tell that the black-robed figure''s sword dao was the sword of evil, but he paid it no heed.


    The thirst for power in Xu Guang''s heart had completely overshadowed everything else. Justice and reason had long since been tossed out of his mind.


    The black-clothed person''s martial arts Concept was very compatible with his own. Although he didn''t know why, he didn''t consider that as long as he was bestowed with endless strength, he would give up everything for it!


    This was Xu Guang''s true intention in his heart, and also his martial way!


    And the truth proved that he was truly suitable for this path. This was because perceiving the black-clothed person''s martial arts Concepts was as straightforward and refreshing as a fish in water. He wasn''t as difficult as others in perceiving other Concepts.


    It was because of this that he was able to gain enlightenment for so long each time. His spiritual energy was not too depleted, and his improvement was naturally at a tremendous pace.


    "I will trample everyone under my feet! Use your blood to achieve my supreme Sword Truth! "


    A ripple appeared in Xu Guang''s heart, and his lips curled up into a sinister, evil smile, just like the black-robed man''s ¡­

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    Two days quickly passed, and the majority of the participants that entered the Immortal Yang Sword Tower were still anxiously trying to comprehend the martial dao concept that they had chosen.


    The Concept jade slips that many people chose were extremely cheap, but the price wasn''t too low either. In fact, a great number of them were still in a period of confusion, because these jade slips had very low prices that contained a very vague concept of martial arts, making them even harder to perceive.


    Upon realizing this, countless people wailed in anguish. Staring at the treasure mountain and yet being unable to gain entry, this kind of feeling was incomparably uncomfortable.


    However, in the same space, there was one person who was facing the complete opposite of the others.


    She was a young woman at the prime of her youth. She was tall, slender, and had creamy skin. She wore snow-white clothes, and sat quietly in the center of the room. Her white skirt spread out like a blooming ice lotus.


    She, was Murong Yi ¡­


    At this moment, her snowflake like, icy eyes blinked slightly. Murong Yi''s brows furrowed slightly. In this empty space, a deep worry appeared on her beautiful face.


    "I can understand the Concept of Snow and Snow with one look, but I ¡­" "I can''t see ¡­"


    Murong Yi extended her slender, jade-like hands to grab the jade slip in front of her before gently putting it down. Her beautiful eyes were filled with unwillingness and helplessness ¡­


    If anyone else found out about his words, they would definitely laugh at him. A joke? He was able to comprehend a martial arts Concept just by looking at it? Moreover, this was the Concept of Ice and Snow within the Concept of Earth! How was this possible!


    However, only Murong Yi knew that her words weren''t the slightest bit exaggerated.


    This is because she was born with the world''s most monstrous physique. This kind of physique is so monstrous that even the heavens would be jealous of her ¡­


    Those who possessed this kind of physique were naturally sensitive to the cold yin energy. It could be said that any kind of martial arts, Origin Skills, or martial conception was an easy task for them. As long as they wished to learn it, they could learn it in the shortest amount of time possible, even if it was something that no genius could compare to.


    However, this kind of physique had a major flaw, and that was that the cold energy it produced was too domineering. It could corrode one''s body, soul, and even cut off one''s life force. Even the master of this physique would not be able to escape.


    In the continent of the Nine Continents, there was a legend that a girl with a natural constitution known as the Absolute Yin of the Ice Soul started cultivating at the age of three and entered the Nihility God Stage at the age of eight. Her cultivation speed was extremely fast and could be said to be unprecedented, but this girl died at the age of only ten.


    Later on, people with this kind of physique would occasionally appear in history. They would also have the same talent, but all of them would end up in misery. The oldest one would not live past eighteen years of age.


    A senior sage had once researched this kind of physique and came to a conclusion ¡ª the higher the cultivation of this physique, the heavier the cold yin energy within one''s body would be. This was something that could not be changed even if one was jealous of the heavens.


    In other words, this kind of physique could not be saved. If one wanted to preserve their vitality, then the only way was to cut off their own path of cultivation. Only then would they be able to survive the 20 years.


    Such a conclusion was cruel and heavy. If one was unable to cultivate in their entire life, they would only have a chance to live past the age of 20. Even an ordinary mortal would not be able to defeat them.


    She was now fifteen years old and had never cultivated in her entire life, but the cold yin energy in her body had forcefully piled her cultivation base up to the fifth layer of the secret scripture. As time passed, she felt the cold yin energy in her body grow stronger and stronger.


    She knew that she didn''t have much life left ¡­ At most, it would take three to five years.


    At her most resplendent age, she was already about to wither. The unwillingness and helplessness in her heart was indescribable. There were too many paths to walk, too many wonders to see, too many concerns to be parted from ¡­


    "Is it really impossible to change it ¡­"


    Murong Yi raised her head and stared into the sky. Her clear eyes gradually became lost. It was as if a blizzard had fallen from the sky onto the ice plains, blocking her path forward. A feeling of despair that she couldn''t break free lingered in her heart, growing stronger and stronger.


    At this time, as if affected by Murong Yi''s emotions, the cold yin energy within her body broke free from its restraints and quietly surged out. At this moment, as if affected by Murong Yi''s emotions, the cold yin energy within her body broke free from its restraints and quietly surged out.


    Crack!


    It was unknown when a thin layer of ice had suddenly appeared around Murong Yi''s body. The temperature in the stone room plummeted, and crystalline snowflakes began to gather in the air. Then, like flower petals, they slowly fell down, streaked across her waterfall of black hair, and circled around her waist.


    Amidst this bone-piercing coldness, her originally fair skin turned even paler. Her curved eyelashes were also covered in a layer of frost, making her look like a sleeping beauty that was immersed in ice.


    Murong Yi didn''t seem to feel anything as she remained motionless. There was not a single trace of life within the cold.


    The calamity of the Ice Soul Absolute Yin Body finally broke out when her mind was at a loss ¡­


    At this moment, her mind had already been swallowed by an endless cold, and her soul had frozen. She could not move, she could not think, and if nothing unexpected happened in this place with no one around, she would continue on like this forever, all the way until the end of her life ¡­


    Beautiful withering, always a lonely curtain, bright after, will return to the embrace of darkness.


    At this moment, Murong Yi was on her way to darkness. She was alone, walking alone ¡­


    After an unknown period of time, the scattered flames in her consciousness were already on the verge of collapse, perhaps completely extinguishing in the next moment.


    Suddenly, at this most despairing moment, an image appeared in Murong Yi''s mind. This image was so profound that it actually broke through the boundless darkness and drilled its way out of her consciousness.


    Murong Yi''s mind jolted ¡­


    In the scene, a young man was hugging a young girl. The young girl''s body was ice-cold, like a frozen ice sculpture. The young man frowned as he held the young girl''s hand tightly and slowly channeled his Origin Energy into the young girl''s body.


    Gradually, the girl''s chilliness subsided. However, the boy''s face was pale as it was eroded by the chilliness. However, he still did not let go until the girl woke up and he lost consciousness.


    Together, the two of them had finally walked through that coldest moment ¡­


    From then on, the experience and the figure left an unerasable memory in the young girl''s mind. Although she had experienced the coldest cold in the world, she had still felt the warmest heart in the world.


    At that moment, the beauty of the withering away, was not lonely ¡­


    When the scene was shown to the end, Murong Yi felt a warm sensation in her heart. Her eyelashes trembled slightly.


    The ice and snow silently melted on her body ¡­


    At this moment, the scene changed, and more and more memories appeared in his mind.


    It was a scorching summer day, and the youth in his memory experienced the heaviest blow in his life. He was once the genius that attracted the attention of tens of thousands, falling from the altar.


    The glory and respect from the past had turned into mediocrity and mockery ¡­


    There was no hope for the martial path. Everyone believed that the youth''s life would be filled with gloom.


    But the truth was that the youth had used his persistence to change his fate. In the past two years, the youth''s figure that didn''t slack off day and night and didn''t change the weather had finally broken the iron law that everyone was certain of!


    "It really can''t be changed ¡­"


    Unknowingly, Murong Yi once again spoke in a soft whisper. Her gaze was still fixated on the void, but within it, there was now a little more colour ¡­


    He used his determination to break the curse of fate, but what about me?


    In an instant, the image of her parents'' concerned face surfaced in Murong Yi''s mind. She''d always been hesitant, because she didn''t want her parents to feel sad and despair because of her. She couldn''t bear to see that happen.


    But at this moment, she suddenly made up her mind ¡­


    She wanted to live selfishly for once. She wanted to find a way to break the curse. For this reason, even if she only had one year to live for, even if she only had one day to live for, she would have no regrets!


    Crack!


    The ice and snow around Murong Yi suddenly collapsed, and countless ice crystals scattered to the ground. They were like blossoming flowers in the middle of her life force!


    In the next moment, Murong Yi firmly grabbed the jade slip in front of him.


    Escape, in the end can only sit still and wait for death. From now on, I will use your power to break your shackles!


    Since there is no path in front of me, I will follow my heart and go with it.

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    Time flowed on like water.


    At this moment, in the first floor of the Immortal Yang Sword Tower, Cang Yun sat cross-legged. In front of him, thumb-sized stones had already turned to powder and were scattered on the ground. Looking carefully, there were exactly ten of them.


    After 10 days of endless sleep, besides the necessary meals, he was constantly immersed in the comprehension of the Concept in the jade slip.


    As time passed, a vast wave of heat gradually emerged from his body. It curled like a sun as hot as flames and as vast as the sun. Just a single glance at it would cause one''s heart to tremble!


    Under the cover of this scorching heat, Cang Yun''s martial dao conception was showing signs of being born.


    In his hand, there was a four-foot-long green mountain, its length was broad, and it had a hint of an Emperor''s Qi.


    In the past ten days, Cang Yun had raised his sword several times, but in the end, he gently lowered it ¡­ He knew that the time had not come yet.


    At this moment, he finally raised his sword again. He clenched his hand into a fist and began to wave it about. However, this time around, his movements were not smooth and were extremely difficult. It was as though there was a natural shackle preventing him from swinging this sword.


    Cang Yun fell into deep thought ¡­


    His understanding of sword intent was still not deep enough, and his understanding of the way of the sword was still not thorough enough.


    These things were the natural shackles that caused Cang Yun''s sword to be swung. It would at most be able to touch upon a little bit of the Concept of Martial Arts, but it would not be able to touch upon its essence.


    Rumble rumble rumble!


    At this moment, in his space of consciousness, the sword of the Venerable Immortal Yang once again slashed down.


    In that instant, the earth sank and rivers stopped flowing. The entire world was shaking. Only the domineering and unruly figure stood proudly in the wind, becoming the only eternal existence in the world!


    Within Cang Yun''s eyes, two brilliant suns burned furiously, like flames that reached the heavens, filling the entirety of his pupils.


    Suddenly, his gaze moved. He no longer looked at the sword, but stared at the figure of the old man. After a long time, he seemed to have gained a bit of understanding.


    The sword was created from the heart, and the intent was to exist! The path of the sword, Only Idealism, Only Nature!


    The sword of the Venerable Immortal Yang was domineering and proud. It originated from his own heart and was a martial art that belonged to him. If others wanted to learn it, they would have to possess the same temperament.


    However, this was not the true intent of Cang Yun. Hence, even though he had already comprehended the Immortal Yang Sword Dao, he still could not unleash the same sword strike.


    Venerable Immortal Yang''s sword combined with his comprehension of the heart of martial dao. That sword could be said to contain his entire life, as well as his lifelong pursuit.


    Cang Yun couldn''t learn it, and he also didn''t want to learn it, because no matter how good or how long someone else''s path was, there would always be an end to it. If he followed it, there would be a day when he reached a dead end.


    Only by following his own path, step by step, would he be able to walk a smooth and wonderful path ahead of him. Only then would his future be limitless!


    The next moment, Cang Yun once again placed the longsword on his lap. In his mind, he started to search for his true heart of martial dao.


    From joining the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy, he showed off his talent, experienced hidden troubles, and his blood source became useless. Cang Yun''s life could be said to have gone through ups and downs, staying silent for two years, enduring endless ridicule and allowing him to experience the coldness and warmth of the world ¡­


    All these experiences and the thought that supported him to continue forward could only be ¡ª unyielding!


    The path of martial arts was filled with countless difficulties and dangers. His perseverance and patience were all because of his unyielding will. He was unwilling to be ordinary, so he naturally had to contend with each other. Even if he had to go against the current, he couldn''t retreat even half a step!


    An unyielding will. This is my true heart of martial arts!


    This process continued for an unknown period of time. Suddenly, Cang Yun''s eyes flashed with a bright light. He jumped up and swung out the long sword in his hand!


    There was nothing to block this sword, it came from the heart, and was completely natural!


    Instantly, a brilliant light appeared!


    Crack!


    A terrifying sword beam appeared on the ground, as if it was the sword of a deity, slashing the earth apart!


    The floor of the stone chamber continued to collapse. This sword beam was unstoppable. The sword beam was like a flame, dazzling to the extreme. It stretched all the way to the far end of the stone staircase, leaving behind an enormous and shocking sword mark!


    The sword mark went from close to far, from thin to wide, like a prairie fire, growing increasingly intense. This was the unyielding will!


    In this instant, Cang Yun felt as if that layer of shackles had been broken along with the sword!


    After a long while, the aura around Cang Yun gradually calmed down. He looked at the huge sword scar before him, and a hint of excitement flashed in his eyes.


    "Immortal Yang Sword Dao, done!"


    What was slightly lacking was the lack of pure Yang energy. In the future, when his pure Yang body was at the Great Perfection Stage, with just this sword, he was confident that he would be able to establish himself in the Land of the Nine Prefectures!


    Cang Yun took a deep breath and kept the purple-gold boar beside him. After which, he looked at the entrance to the second level of the Immortal Yang Sword Tower.


    With a leap, he flew over a distance of over a hundred feet and once again stepped onto the stone staircase that led to the second level of the Immortal Yang Sword Tower.


    He took a big step forward, and his heart burned with fighting spirit.


    In a single breath, he walked halfway to the stone stairs. In front of Cang Yun, the black-robed youth that had blocked his path once again appeared.


    He held his sword as he stood at the top of the stairs. His gaze was lost in thought as he looked at the heaven-shaking sword mark beneath his feet.


    "You''re here." The black-robed youth said calmly. However, his voice contained a hint of deep, complicated charm.


    Cang Yun did not detect it and nodded indifferently, "I''ve said it before, I will definitely defeat you in ten days. Now, the time limit has come!"


    "You keep your promises!" The corners of the black-clothed youth''s mouth twitched, as though he was trying hard to suppress the gratified smile that was about to rise.


    "Enough nonsense, take out your sword!" Cang Yun was brimming with fighting spirit, yet he didn''t notice the black-clad youth''s minute movements.


    As soon as he finished speaking, the Azure Cloud Sword tilted and the blade trembled. A faint dragon roar could be heard and his will to battle instantly reached its peak!


    However, the black-clothed youth still didn''t have the intention of wielding his sword. He slowly said: "With that sword strike of yours just now, the me here will no longer be able to block you. So without the need to draw his sword, you can pass."


    "What?" Cang Yun''s aura weakened as he looked at the black-clothed man in front of him in a daze. He had never expected the latter to say such words.


    This black-clothed youth could measure the strength of his opponent and make his own decisions. Was this something that a guardian without a consciousness could have?


    Cang Yun was confused for a moment. He looked into the youth''s eyes, but after a while, he still couldn''t find anything.


    "What did you mean by ''you here''?"


    The black-clothed youth smiled faintly: "Naturally, I mean it verbally. The Sword Tower is divided into nine levels, and each level is guarded by me. However, as I am on this level, my strength is the lowest, so the me here is not your opponent."


    "You are very outstanding. Come directly to the fifth floor to find me. I want you to be there so that we can truly fight!"


    Finished speaking, without waiting for Cang Yun to speak, the youth in black turned into a puff of green smoke and slowly disappeared into the mist ¡­

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    "The fifth floor?"


    On the stone stairs, Cang Yun watched the black-clothed youth''s disappearing back and was slightly startled. After which, he raised his head, as the fighting spirit in his eyes once again surged.


    The current him thirsted to fight!


    Without any hesitation, Cang Yun climbed up the stone stairs. At the end of the stairs, the thick mist also dissipated with a rumble. At the end of the stairs, a transmission light screen was emitting a dazzling light.


    Cang Yun leapt forward and walked in with large strides.


    Weng! *


    The next moment, the scene spun and appeared again. The azure cloud was still in a stone room.


    However, it was different from the stone chamber on the first floor. This stone chamber was much larger than the previous one. It was about three thousand feet wide and looked like a huge square.


    Cang Yun''s eyes swept across the area before focusing on a stone staircase at the side. He then proceeded to walk up.


    Suddenly, the black-robed youth appeared once again. He gazed at Cang Yun and smiled, "Welcome to the fifth floor of the Sword Tower!"


    The fifth floor?


    Cang Yun was stunned for a moment before reacting. The first layer''s teleportation formation must have been teleported here by the black-robed youth.


    Cang Yun seriously looked at the black-robed youth in front of him. The latter''s cultivation did not increase in the slightest, but the current him had an indescribable temperament. Cang Yun was in a trance, and felt that the black-clothed youth himself was a sword.


    And this aura, gave Cang Yun a sense of extreme danger!


    "Let''s fight!" Cang Yun''s gaze became serious, an unprecedented look of concentration on his face. However, the fighting spirit in his heart was surging, and his unyielding heart of martial arts was burning. The greater the pressure, the stronger his unyielding will!


    "As you wish." A light flashed in the youth''s eyes as he slightly tilted his sword.


    In the next moment, the black-clothed youth struck out with his sword. He did the same sword strike as before, upright and upright, without the slightest bit of gaudiness.


    Cang Yun''s eyes narrowed. It was precisely this seemingly ordinary sword strike. Ten days ago, he simply didn''t have the strength to resist at all.


    This sword strike contained the black-clothed youth''s martial arts Concept. Although it wasn''t much, it was not something that an ordinary person could resist. It was filled with an incomparably domineering aura.


    "The me here can unleash a total of three sword strikes. This is the first sword attack!"


    The black-clothed youth turned the tip of his sword and an incomparably sharp sword qi brazenly shot out!


    This sword Qi was incomparably domineering. Wherever it passed, the air would emit ear-piercing tremors, as if it had submitted to the domineering aura of the sword as if it was an emperor.


    Facing this sword strike, Cang Yun held his breath as he concentrated. The two bright suns shone faintly in his eyes, and in that instant, the sword move seemed to slow down.


    Cang Yun did not attack, but suddenly, six soul imprints appeared in front of him!


    Yes, a total of six soul imprints. After a long period of non-stop comprehension, Cang Yun''s soul force had also unknowingly increased greatly. As a result, it formed a sixth soul imprint, as if it was natural to do so.


    This was not strange at all. From Cang Yun''s results, he was able to form five soul seals for the first time. His talent in cultivating the soul was even greater than his talent. With this progress, it wasn''t strange at all.


    "You''re not going to use your sword, are you ¡­?" As the black-clothed youth watched Cang Yun''s movements, his eyes narrowed, but he did not pay too much attention to it. This was only his first sword strike, if Cang Yun were to use his ultimate move, then the rest of the battle would be meaningless.


    The black-clothed youth also knew that Cang Yun must also have had the same thought.


    Cang Yun remained silent. With a thought, the six soul imprints formed a circular barrier in the blink of an eye, blocking in front of him like a sturdy fortress.


    Swoosh!


    A cold light flashed before the sword qi shot out like a rainbow. In the blink of an eye, the black-robed youth''s sword qi stabbed right into the barrier in front of Cang Yun.


    BOOM!


    The astral wind surged. The sword ray that was condensed to the limit exploded on the barrier. Countless energies were like sharp swords that shot in all directions, causing the entire stone room to rumble.


    Countless small sword marks appeared on the surrounding stone wall. The barrier in front of Cang Yun was also trembling violently, as if there was an endless amount of pressure pressing down on him. The tyrannical aura forced Cang Yun to retreat.


    If it was any other person, they would have already chosen to retreat to escape from the black-clothed youth''s sword energy.


    However, Cang Yun did not do so. He clenched his teeth and his spirit power surged out crazily, continuously pouring into the barrier in front of him. It was as if his feet were rooted to the ground, and he would not retreat even half a step!


    Cang Yun knew that this was a contest of wills of Mandates. The black-robed youth''s Mandate was incomparably tyrannical, and if he retreated, not only would he be unable to break free of the latter''s sword might, it would also be like adding oil to the fire, causing the tyrannical sword aura to surge even more violently.


    Fear was the best nourishment for being tyrannical. There was no arrogance in people. Those tyrannical people had absorbed the fear of countless others in their lives, so they could become tyrannical.


    Cang Yun understood this, and was naturally unwilling to become someone''s stepping stone. His martial will was unyielding, unyielding soul. It wasn''t the slightest bit weaker than his domineering heart, and it was even stronger!


    Wang Hou is like Xiang Ning? With an unyielding soul, even the emperor dared to pull Wang Lin down. The greater the pressure, the stronger the unyielding soul would become!


    So at this moment, not only did Cang Yun not have any thoughts of retreating, he even wanted to use the pressure of the black-clothed youth''s overbearing sword force to sharpen his unyielding soul.


    After the treasured sword had been trained, the plum blossom fragrance came from the bitter cold. Cang Yun wanted to use this method to strengthen his unyielding soul. That way, his heart of martial arts would be purer, and his future path would be even more distant.


    "Hm?" "So this is the true nature of martial arts ¡­"


    The black-clothed youth saw through Cang Yun''s intentions. His deep eyes flashed for a moment as he considered whether he should withdraw his sword energy.


    Every martial artist had their own pride. No one was willing to become a stepping stone for others to succeed, and the black-clothed youth was no exception. Cang Yun''s method was obviously to use him as a stepping stone, causing the black-clothed youth to hesitate.


    However, after pondering for a long time, the black-clothed youth finally did not make a choice.


    A choice without a choice was the greatest favor to Cang Yun at this moment!


    Cang Yun was completely focused on resisting the black-clothed youth''s tyrannical sword qi. Under the pressure of the latter, his unyielding will continued to grow stronger, like a spark about to ignite.


    After a long while, the boy in black faded away, and Cang Yun''s sunken mind gradually recovered, along with his growing unyielding will!


    "Ah ¡­!"


    Suddenly, Cang Yun let out a loud shout. The sound was like a thunderclap that tore through the clouds, and it abruptly exploded within the stone chamber!


    And following his whistle, the last bit of the black-clothed youth''s sword energy suddenly collapsed!

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    "Thank you ¡­" Senior! "


    On the stone stairs, Cang Yun gave a solemn bow to the black-robed youth in front of him.


    Before, when the black-clothed youth''s kindness allowed him to reap great benefits, it could be said that his entire life would be greatly affected by this change.


    This was a great favor!


    "Senior?" The youth in black raised an eyebrow, then smiled meaningfully and said, "You saw through it?"


    "There were originally some speculations, but now with senior''s answer, I am finally certain." Cang Yun smiled.


    "Haha ¡­" "Kid, I didn''t expect you to be so crafty." The black-clothed youth laughed out loud. He had been unrestrained his entire life, but he didn''t expect that he would be tricked by a little brat.


    "In that case, tell me, who am I?" The youth in black sheathed his sword. At this moment, the two no longer had any desire to fight. Instead, they began to chat happily.


    "Then junior shall dare to guess."


    Cang Yun didn''t put on airs. He gathered his thoughts and said, "According to junior''s observations, there are three people that could possibly appear in the celestial palace. The first is the Supreme Celestial Yang, the second is the Celestial Palace''s artifact spirit, and the third is the Celestial Sun Sword Pagoda''s artifact spirit."


    The youth in black slightly nodded without saying a word.


    Seeing this, Cang Yun continued, "I have confidence in reaching the 8th level. Senior is the 3rd person, the artifact spirit of the Immortal Yang Sword Tower, right?"


    Although Cang Yun was puzzled by his last sentence, there was a sense of certainty in his tone, because he believed that his guess was correct.


    "Why?" The black-clothed youth''s deep eyes flashed, but he did not reply. Instead, he asked a question.


    Cang Yun smiled, and knew that this was a test by the person in front of him, so he said, "First, senior cannot be the Venerable Immortal Xian Yang. First, the Venerable Immortal Xian Yang has been here for a long time, and it is almost impossible for him to appear, and even if he did appear, he wouldn''t be able to personally supervise this trial.


    Hearing this, the black-clothed youth slightly nodded his head, seeing the situation, Cang Yun continued: "Second, senior''s sword intent is astonishing, I can feel an extremely dense sword force from you, this kind of sword force, only masters who have immersed themselves in the path of the sword for many years have this kind of sword force, so amongst the latter two, I believe that senior Spirit of the Sword Tower has this kind of ability."


    "Haha, although this little fellow is young, he has such a calm mind. Not bad, not bad!" The black-clothed youth laughed loudly as he nodded, and his eyes were filled with a light of admiration.


    After he finished speaking, his figure rapidly changed, and in the blink of an eye, his appearance changed from that of a black-clothed youth to that of a handsome and dignified middle-aged man.


    The middle-aged man nodded at Cang Yun, "You guessed right. I am the spirit of this Sword Tower."


    The middle-aged man''s voice was gentle and elegant, like a gentleman of the sword, but his body naturally emitted a proud and sharp aura. The two auras were originally the opposite, but they merged together perfectly, giving off a feeling of a gentleman''s sword being right in front of his eyes.


    Cang Yun bowed, full of respect. "Junior Cang Yun greets senior Sword Spirit."


    "Don''t be such a clich¨¦." The man waved his hand. His gaze fell on Cang Yun and carefully examined him for a long time. Then, a look of appreciation appeared on his face.


    The youth in front of him was neither arrogant nor impetuous. He was calm, and what was even more rare was that his talent and comprehension ability were all first-rate. With so many advantages gathered in one body, with his picky eyes, he was already extremely outstanding.


    "Is your goal the final inheritance of the Immortal palace?" Suddenly, the man asked.


    "If you have the right to do so, then junior will naturally fight for it." Cang Yun did not deny that he was not a saint and did not need to pretend to be one.


    "Alright, let''s fight again!" "Let me see whether or not you have the qualifications to reach this step in the Concept of Martial Arts that you have comprehended."


    Finished speaking, the man raised the sword in his hand once again as a strong sword intent surged out from his body.


    "Thank you for your guidance, senior!" Cang Yun cupped his hands together and a joyous look flashed across his eyes. Senior Sword Spirit''s words clearly indicated that he wanted to teach him. This was a chance that he couldn''t even ask for!


    Swish!


    The next moment, the sword in his hand was swung horizontally, and Cang Yun''s eyes were also full of fighting intent.


    Seeing this, the man nodded slightly.


    "I previously said that I would use three strikes, but now there''s no need. I will directly use this stage''s strongest strike, and you will also use that sword of yours to determine the outcome of this battle!"


    The sword spirit man held onto his sword as his clothes fluttered without any wind. Strands of sword intent surged out from his body like a sea of 100 rivers. In an instant, his aura had reached an unprecedented peak!


    Cang Yun remained silent and stared at the Sword Spirit Man''s actions.


    Swish!


    In the next moment, the sword of the man with the sword spirit hacked down, slashing out a second time!


    In an instant, a gale surged, causing the entire world to tremble!


    This sword strike was several times stronger than before. All of the power within the Sword Spirit Man''s body was poured into this sword strike. The sword light shot into the sky like a river of stars falling down from the heavens.


    The sword beam rushed towards Cang Yun with an unstoppable momentum!


    At this time, all the blood in Cang Yun''s body was boiling. His fighting spirit burned brightly and his pupils blazed with the blazing sun. Then, they shot out like a volcano and gathered on the sword in his hand, slashing down!


    His sword intent, pure yang energy, and unyielding will all fused into this sword strike, causing this sword strike to feel as if it had a soul!


    "Boom!"


    The two streaks of sword-light collided furiously, and the sword-light shattered. It was as though countless arrows had pierced through the skies, causing the void to tremble.


    The sword of the man with the sword spirits was like the descent of an emperor. It was incomparably domineering, as if anything that obstructed it would be sliced apart by this sword!


    As for Cang Yun''s sword, it was as minuscule as a star and seemed as if it would be destroyed by the wind. However, its light was so dazzling, like the first ray of sunlight in the morning, the boundless darkness was unable to stop it!


    The two streaks of sword gleams intertwined in the air, causing the entire stone staircase to tremble!


    Under such a strong impact, the azure cloud''s tiger''s mouth was torn apart. Blood spurted out as some scattered sword qi rushed into his protective Origin Energy, causing dozens of terrifying wounds to appear all over his body.


    Although these wounds weren''t fatal, they still gave him an incomparably piercing pain, slowly destroying his will bit by bit.


    However, Cang Yun did not retreat at all. His feet were firmly rooted on the stone stairs as his will crazily burned!


    His sword grew stronger and stronger!


    The first stance of the Unyielding Sword ¡ª Blazing Star!


    The next moment, Cang Yun clenched his teeth and let out a low roar!


    In that instant, his sword light was resplendent to the extreme. It was as though a vast sun was suspended in the air. Its light enveloped everything in its surroundings.


    A spark could set the prairie ablaze!


    Swoosh!


    An incomparable sword light cut through the air, passing through all obstructions. It shot straight through all the countless sword lights, directly piercing into the Sword Spirit Man''s forehead!


    With a single sword strike, victory and defeat had been decided!

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    "You win."


    On the stone stairs, the sword spirit male''s body collapsed. In the blink of an eye, another similar body made of energy appeared in front of Cang Yun.


    Seeing this, Cang Yun did not panic at all. He knew that Senior Sword Spirit must have something to say, which was why he appeared again.


    "Winning is too cruel."


    Cang Yun shook his head with a bitter smile. His clothes had already been torn into pieces, and his entire body was dyed with blood. It was as if he had just been fished out of a vat.


    Fortunately, the injuries on his body were only superficial and did not matter, so he did not pay much attention to them.


    "What, you''re still not satisfied even after winning, do you want to be more dignified?" He looked at Cang Yun with a trace of soft concern in his eyes. It was obvious that the latter had already obtained his initial recognition.


    "I don''t dare." Cang Yun scratched his head and gave a silly smile. The feeling this senior sword spirit gave him was the same as that of his father, Cang Yuanfeng. It was gentle and casual, making the originally restrained feeling in his heart become a lot weaker.


    "That sword strike of yours from before was really not bad." After a moment of silence, the man began to talk about the important matter.


    Cang Yun''s expression became serious as he waited for the next part. He did not think that this senior had appeared again to simply praise him.


    As expected, the sword spirit male said, "However, with that sword attack of yours, it would be almost impossible to pass the ninth level."


    "Senior, please give me your guidance." Cang Yun bowed.


    "Kid, you sure know how to hit a snake with a rod." Seeing Cang Yun''s quick reaction, the sword spirit male was also amused. However, he originally wanted to give pointers, so he would not be angry at Cang Yun for his thoughts.


    He said, "Your Sword Truth has been enlightened by Master''s Immortal Yang Sword Truth and has fused with your own martial dao heart. You can say that you''ve found the correct path."


    "However, your sword arts started too late and your foundation was too weak. Without sufficient accumulation, it''s impossible for you to soar into the heavens."


    Senior Sword Spirit''s words could be said to be correct. As for Cang Yun''s own problem, he naturally knew that his accumulation of the sword dao was indeed too little. Besides that one move, Starfire Prairie, he was completely unable to make a move on it.


    The Prairie Blaze was the sword of his heart, and it came from his heart. This sword did not require much accumulation, but it was a different story after that. Without sufficient accumulation, it would be difficult to take another step forward.


    "Does Senior have any methods to increase the accumulation of Sword Truth?" Cang Yun asked probingly.


    The sword spirit man shook his head, "This is a period of time spent testing water. Although it tests one''s comprehension ability, most of it is through water drops and stone drops. I can''t do anything about this, but I can help you point out a direction."


    "Thank you, senior." Cang Yun slightly bent his head, listening attentively.


    "Your Sword Truth has fused too many things, but because you haven''t accumulated enough of these things, you haven''t been able to completely bind them together. They are many and complex, mixed and impure, impure or impure, so you need more of these things."


    "One day, you will be able to completely integrate all of these powers. At that time, your Sword Truth will reach the pinnacle!"


    The man with the sword spirit slowly said. He used his many years of comprehension towards the way of the sword to point out a direction for Cang Yun.


    "Senior''s kindness, this junior will never forget it!"


    Cang Yun bowed once more. To think that this senior Sword Spirit would actually give him two great favors. This sort of favor was worthy of him thanking him for the rest of his life.

 C124

    On the stone stairs, the sword spirit male figure had already disappeared for a long time, but Cang Yun was still standing there blankly. In his mind, he was thinking about the sword spirit senior''s directions.


    Too many and mixed, miscellaneous and not refined, not refined is not pure!


    The Sword Spirit Man meant that the Azure Cloud''s Sword Truth had too much energy, so it was a mix. As for these types of energy, every single one of them had just come into contact with the azure cloud, so it was naturally unfathomable. This way, the mottled and unproficient energy would be mixed together, making it impossible for it to completely fuse together.


    This guidance was concise and incisive.


    Cang Yun''s Sword Truth contained three types of power: Pure Yang Power, Sword Concept, and Unyielding Soul. Any of these three types of power were all extremely mysterious, and ordinary people might never be able to comprehend one of them in their entire lives.


    After all, back then, the Immortal Yang Venerable Immortal had relied on the Immortal Yang Sword Technique to create an era that belonged solely to him. If a normal person wanted to reach that level, it would be as difficult as ascending to the heavens.


    It could be said that he had already found his own path of the sword, but this path was not clear. It was too long, and very difficult to walk on.


    The starting point of the Azure Cloud Sword Art was too high, but it was precisely because of this that his foundation was so weak. If he continued moving forward bravely, he would definitely become the greatest shackle in his future.


    As for Senior Sword Spirit''s guidance, it was like giving him a bright lighthouse, allowing Cang Yun''s Sword Truth to instantly become clear.


    A skyscraper rises from the ground, and the taller the building, the deeper the foundation. Otherwise, sooner or later there would be a day when it would collapse, and it would be too late for regret.


    Because of this, what Cang Yun needed to do the most right now was to secure his own foundation, completely fusing the pure Yang energy, sword concept, and unyielding soul together.


    This way, his concept of martial arts would be perfect and he would be able to continue on his path of martial arts.


    "As expected, senior''s wise guidance is the best in the path of martial arts. If I were to rely on myself, not only would I waste my time by taking a detour, I might even fall into an irrecoverable situation!"


    Cang Yun muttered to himself, as he was also secretly rejoicing in his heart.


    If it wasn''t for senior sword spirit''s guidance, he wouldn''t have been able to find his own flaws so quickly. That way, what he said would have become a reality. As for him, he wanted to personally experience that evil fruit.


    "Phew ¡­" "In another two months, I will have to completely fuse the pure Yang energy, sword intent, and unyielding soul together. Only then will I have the chance to pass the ninth trial of the Sword Tower."


    Cang Yun walked back to the center of the stone chamber and gently exhaled. He also felt an incomparable pressure in his heart.


    Just like what senior Sword Spirit had said, the accumulation of martial arts was mainly due to hard work. Many people pursued their entire lives and it was difficult for them to achieve anything. These two months were simply too short for him.


    However, Cang Yun did not feel discouraged. The path of martial arts was filled with countless difficulties and dangers, and there were countless difficulties involved. In order to become a truly powerful martial artist, he would have to face the pressure head-on and completely subdue it, only then would he be able to break through his limits and carve a great path out of the thorns!

 C125

    Cang Yun sat in the middle of the stone room on the fifth floor of the Sword Tower and exchanged for another batch of soul stones.


    However, this time, Cang Yun didn''t want to comprehend the Immortal Yang Sword Dao, but wanted to find a way to fuse his martial dao concept.


    After all, the sword dao of the Venerable Immortal Yang also contained many Concepts. Moreover, the Pure Yang and Sword Concepts were very similar to the Azure Cloud''s own.


    In this way, the Immortal Yang Sword Dao would undoubtedly have a huge significance to Cang Yun. As for learning from the experiences of others, it would be much easier than trying to find out what it was all about.


    Space of Consciousness, Wasteland, torrential rivers.


    Cang Yun gave a deep bow to the figure of Venerable Immortal Yang. Aside from the fact that he had to learn the sword dao, Cang Yun understood that senior sword spirit''s guidance toward him was also due to his understanding of the sword dao. Otherwise, with senior sword spirit''s status, there was no reason for him to have a different opinion of him.


    In short, all of the good fortune Cang Yun had at the Immortal Yang Sword Tower was related to him. This was a great favor, and it was only right to bow in respect.


    BOOM!


    After bowing, the Venerable Immortal Yang once again struck out with his sword.


    He pointed his sword towards the sky, domineering and untamed.


    Cang Yun had seen this sword countless times. It was incomparably profound, and its every movement, every twist, had long been deeply engraved in Cang Yun''s mind. Even with its eyes closed, it was incomparably clear.


    As a result, Cang Yun once thought that he had completely comprehended this sword strike.


    But this time, Cang Yun threw away the sword move, and seriously felt the circulation of the power within the sword strike, and suddenly discovered something else.


    This sword attack contained the details of the usage of countless powers. It was like an incomparably large and yet, it was also operating an exquisite machine. All the powers were firmly locked together and turned into a unique martial arts power.


    The details of using these powers were the accumulation of martial arts!


    With this discovery, Cang Yun was overjoyed. He hurriedly concentrated his mind and then sunk into meditation ¡­


    While Cang Yun was thirstily absorbing the energy from the Martial Dao, something unexpected happened in another space on the first level of the Immortal Yang Sword Tower.


    In the center of the stone room, there was a young girl wearing light blue clothes sitting with her eyes closed. Her face was tranquil and she held an ancient jade slip in her hand.


    Her eyebrows were beautiful, her skin was creamy, and as she sat there, she was as calm as a virgin, like a pure white lotus flower, brimming with a serene and elegant aura of calligraphy.


    She, was exactly Cang Yue.


    At this time, Cang Yue seemed to have completely sunk into a state of meditation.


    This martial arts Concept was very strange. It was extremely similar to her own temperament, light and tranquil.


    If one was to comprehend it carefully, they would even be able to sense the wisps of elegant zither music. It was like an immortal melody that was faintly discernible, like a song that could be heard at any time.


    Bathing in this heavenly music, Cang Yue was like a fairy playing music, filled with endless divinity and peace.


    If Cang Yun saw this, he would definitely be shocked.


    This was because the Concept Jade Strip Cang Yue had chosen was on the ninth floor of the bookshelf, and the Concept of Martial Arts on this floor required a special physique to cultivate. But how difficult would it be to achieve a special physique? Cang Yun''s pure Yang body had gone through so many great lucky chances before finally reaching the threshold. One could clearly see just how difficult it was.


    But looking at Cang Yue''s current situation, she had clearly comprehended the concept of martial arts from the jade slip, doesn''t this mean that she also obtained a special physique? How could it not be shocking!


    However, regarding this situation, Cang Yue herself was not aware of it either.


    From the first day that the Immortal Yang Sword Tower was opened, she had already started to comprehend the Concept''s jade strips. Cang Yue had never studied the other special physique jade slip before.


    In this kind of situation, logically speaking, Cang Yue would not satisfy the condition to comprehend the concept, but the fact was the complete opposite. From the moment she had meditated on the Concept jade slip, she had sunk into it. As for the martial arts Concept, it seemed as if it had been customized for her, making it extremely easy to perceive.


    However, even though it was easy, this concept of the martial way was still too profound, and completely comprehending it was not something that could be accomplished in a single day. Thus, for an entire ten days, Cang Yue did not have the slightest hint of clarity.


    And with these 10 days of studying, she continued to absorb the power from the jade slip. The martial arts Concept and aura around her also gradually became denser.


    This sort of ethereal state of sudden enlightenment was filled with great lucky chances that could only be found by chance but not sought.


    It was like a dragon serpent transforming into a dragon. After this transformation, Cang Yue would definitely reach a certain level of enlightenment.


    And as she continued to deepen her comprehension, even though Cang Yue''s mind was empty, she still faintly discovered some of her own differences.


    She could feel a strange and powerful strength slowly recovering inside her body. It was like a seed that had been buried in the ground for a long time. Under the stimulation of her martial arts Concept, it had finally begun to sprout.


    Without a doubt, her physique was extraordinary, but it hadn''t awoken before. In other words, she hadn''t noticed it at all.


    Realizing this point, Cang Yue''s heart was filled with mixed emotions. An innate special physique was extremely beneficial for her. With this physique, she would definitely be able to walk further in the future of the martial way.


    However, the source of this physique made her feel complicated.


    An innate constitution must have inherited from her parents, and Cang Yue''s life had always been the biggest pain in her heart ¡­

 C126

    Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, another two months passed. At this moment, there was only half a month left before the test of the Immortal Yang Sword Tower.


    As the end of the trial was approaching, all of the challengers began to become more and more anxious. There wasn''t much time left, and it was about time to test the results of their training ¡­


    Many people finally withdrew from their meditative state and began to prepare for breaking through.


    Although the Immortal Palace''s examinee had said that only by passing the ninth floor of the Sword Tower would one have the qualification to obtain the inheritance, and no one had the slightest confidence in this goal, the people were not discouraged. This was because from the previous incident, the Venerable Immortal Yang was not stingy in nurturing his descendants, and as long as he displayed sufficient talent, he would be able to obtain the appropriate reward.


    The Concept jade slip from before proved this point of view. Such a precious object could be exchanged for several dozen sword tokens, and this was already unreservedly opening the door for future generations. It wasn''t an exaggeration to say that if these jade slips were to be spread outside, even the lowest level ones would create a bloody storm.


    Thus, no one doubted Venerable Immortal Xian Yang''s temperament. Right now, the only thing that people were worried about was whether they would be able to obtain victory in vain and miss out on this opportunity to obtain victory.


    The moment right now was the moment to prove himself. The amount of time to pass the trial would directly determine everyone''s harvest from this trial.


    Everyone was getting ready to fight!


    Thus, on this day, the first level of the Immortal Yang Sword Tower was destined to be bustling with noise and excitement ¡­


    One figure after another embarked on the path of challenge after another, and the opponents they faced were the same as Cang Yun, both dressed in black, who shared an extremely similar appearance to them.


    This was a test to him, so he was the one who had to beat!


    All of the youths used their youth and blood to compose a series of unique life hymns. Their lives advanced bravely and brilliantly, vividly displayed at this moment. Everyone was trying their best to fight for it.


    Those who were able to make it to this point were all the girls from the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy. Whether they had outstanding talent or incredible perseverance, there were no accidents on the road of success. Their willpower and ambition far exceeded that of ordinary people.


    But reality was often cruel. Amongst these people, a great majority of them weren''t able to successfully comprehend a Concept of Martial Arts. Even if they had enough perseverance and determination, if they didn''t have enough strength, their fate was already sealed.


    After a day had passed, only three levels had managed to pass the first level, and the rest had ended in failure. And their failure this time had basically announced that their trial had ended, after all, they hadn''t comprehended the Concept of Martial Arts in more than two months, and it was impossible for a miracle to happen in the remaining half month.


    This was because in the last two months of comprehending the Concept of Martial Arts, even though they hadn''t completely comprehended it, they had still obtained many benefits. In the future, if they had another lucky chance and also obtained a certain foundation, then this would already be a remarkable harvest.


    Moreover, comprehending the Concept of Martial Arts depended on one''s own ability. No one could blame others for this. The Sword Tower''s trial was a test of perception, and those with insufficient talent and potential would naturally be eliminated.


    As for those who succeeded in the challenge, at the same time, they were overjoyed, they weren''t easily blinded by joy. They all sat down cross-legged and adjusted their breathing, making the most adequate preparations for the challenge that would follow.


    Thus, time slowly passed by in this same pattern ¡­


    On the second day, of the challengers, only fifteen of them had succeeded.


    The third day, the third floor, nine people passed.


    On the fourth day, the five of them passed the trial.


    The five of them were: Xu Guang, Murong Yi, Cang Yue, Zhang Ao, and Peng Jie. Aside from Cang Yue, who was a little surprised, the other four, regardless of their talent or strength, had already been recognized, so there were almost no variables.


    However, because the Sword Tower was unable to see the situation of others, no one knew how many rounds they had passed. Everyone could only guess in their hearts and try their best to challenge the limit.


    Although these five people had passed the fourth trial one after the other, their passing situation was quite different.


    Xu Guang was the fastest person to pass the test. He had already comprehended the concept of martial arts to an extremely deep level. With the Blood Evil Sword in his hand, he easily and easily passed the test.


    As for the other four, more or less, they''d encountered some difficulties.


    Although Murong Yi''s Yin energy was extremely powerful, it was still extremely difficult to control. Thus, even though she had passed the fourth trial, it wasn''t as easy as Xu Guang''s.


    As for Cang Yue, she also possessed a special physique, but unfortunately, her foundation from before was too shallow. Being able to reach this step was already considered to be extremely heaven-defying, and she would probably not have much energy left over.


    After passing the fourth trial, both Zhang Ao and Peng Kong were injured. Their injuries were not light, and there was almost no chance for them to take another step forward. This was all because of the two months they had spent together, and their cultivation had increased by leaps and bounds; otherwise, they might not even be able to pass the fourth trial.


    On the sixth day, Xu Guang was the first to step onto the sixth floor of the Sword Tower, and at this point, his result was at the same level as Cang Yun''s. Because, even after today, Cang Yun still had not made a single move, as if he had completely forgotten about this trial.


    And there were still nine days until the end of the exam!


    Another day passed, and Murong Yi finally stepped into the sixth floor during the eighth day of countdown.


    On the sixth day of the countdown, Xu Guang stepped into the seventh floor of the Sword Tower, Murong Yi was still in the sixth floor, and Cang Yue had finally broken through her limits to reach the sixth floor.


    On the third day of the countdown, Xu Guang failed several times. Finally, his result was fixed at the seventh level!


    As for Murong Yi, she hesitated for a long time. In the end, she didn''t choose to completely unleash the cold yin energy within her body. That way, she would be able to pass, but it was also very likely that she would die.


    Cang Yue, sixth floor!


    On this day, almost everyone''s results were confirmed.


    Xu Guang proudly stood at the seventh floor of the Sword Tower, acting alone. Although he had not reached the ninth floor and was unable to obtain the legacy of the Venerable Immortal Yang, he was still the number one person in the entire trial. His achievements were already something to be proud of.


    At this moment, he was gently stroking the longsword in his hand, the shiny blade reflecting his face. He was still handsome, but there was an additional trace of sickly white that was different from before.


    However, Xu Guang was extremely satisfied with this change. He licked his dry and pale lips, revealing a charming smile.


    "The Sword of Blood and Evil, what wonderful and powerful strength ¡­"

 C127

    On the third day of the countdown, the Immortal Yang Sword Tower, which had been boiling for more than ten days, finally became completely silent.


    Some people were happy while others were sad, but almost everyone had completely accepted their final results. In the remaining time, all they could do was use the rest of their sword tokens to exchange for treasures and then once again sink into cultivation, quietly waiting for the trial to end.


    At this moment, there was a figure on the sixth floor of the Sword Tower. Like everyone else, he was also immersed in a deep state of cultivation. However, his situation was different because he had been maintaining this state of cultivation for over two months.


    He was none other than Cang Yun.


    Two months wasn''t a long or short period of time, because its value depended entirely on the harvest.


    For example, for this batch of participants, after two months had passed, some people had comprehended the concept of martial arts, and their lives had undergone a tremendous transformation, turning into a butterfly; while for some, their harvest was meagre. Furthermore, for those who had failed to even pass through the gate of the immortal palace, they had wasted this period of time in vain.


    Therefore, the value of a technique varied from person to person ¡­


    After two months, in front of Cang Yun, there was another layer of powder formed from the soul stone. This powder was already as thick as a finger.


    At this moment, Cang Yun was like an old monk sitting still. His aura was faintly discernable, without any sadness or joy, and he seemed to have completely forgotten all his thoughts.


    The traces left behind by this sword seemed to have been formed from nature itself. It gave off a feeling of not being carved at all, and went straight to the very essence of the dao.


    In this ethereal state, his accumulation of martial arts had finally undergone a metamorphosis. It was like a dream born from the heart, completely born from the heart. Finally, after experiencing the embellishment of his accumulation of martial arts these days, his sword became more and more solid.


    This state continued for half a day ¡­


    Finally, at a certain moment, Cang Yun opened his eyes. His eyes were bright and dark, as if there was a tremendous power surging out but being suppressed inside him, giving him a sharp, reserved, and original feeling.


    He stood up, his expression as calm as water. The longsword in his hand trembled slightly, but he could not feel any of the sharp aura of the path of the sword.


    "So that''s how it is ¡­"


    The next moment, Cang Yun mumbled to himself with a profound gaze.


    The great ocean could hold a hundred rivers, and the earth was thick enough to hold all things. The true essence of integration did not lie in piecing together, but in being inclusive! At this moment, his Sword Truth finally approached perfection.


    A perfect start/finish, paving a perfect path...


    "There are three days left. Time to pass the trial ¡­"


    In the next moment, Cang Yun slowly walked up the stone steps to the seventh floor. He walked very slowly, one step at a time, but his steps were very steady and firm, as if nothing could stop him.


    The black clothed man appeared in front of him once more. Cang Yun paused for a moment and bowed respectfully, but then he continued to climb the stairs.


    The black clothed man remained silent. When the two of them were ten meters apart, an energy sword appeared in Cang Yun''s hand. The sword tilted to the side and slashed through the air. Then, he continued to move forward.


    Swish!


    The sword did not have a tremendous amount of power, nor was it gorgeous in color, but it was hard to describe the speed of the sword. It was like light, like lightning, and it seemed to cut through space, directly penetrating the black-clothed man''s forehead.


    Unbiased and without any room for resistance.


    Two breaths later, Cang Yun walked past the black-clothed man calmly, creating a light breeze. As the breeze blew, the latter''s body turned into sparkling specks of light and disappeared without a trace.


    The Azure Cloud didn''t use the pure Yang energy nor the unyielding soul. He had accumulated a lot of knowledge about the way of the sword during these past two months, but its power was unquestionable.


    Without the slightest ripple, Cang Yun continued to climb the stone stairs. Not long later, he stepped onto the stone stairs that led to the eighth level ¡­


    On this day, the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy caused a huge commotion. Because three months had passed since the opening of the Immortal Yang Secret Realm, but not a single trial disciple had returned from there ¡­


    This news was like a bolt out of the blue, shaking all of the higher-ups of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy.


    At this moment, in the plaza of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy, numerous figures silently stood by the teleportation array that led to the Immortal Yang Secret Realm. At this moment, in the plaza of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy, numerous figures silently stood by the teleportation array that led to the Immortal Yang Secret Realm.


    These anger spread out, causing the atmosphere in the square to become extremely oppressive.


    "Ten days, it has been a full ten days since the end of the secret plane! "My son is still missing. Zhao Qingchen, won''t your Immortal Sun Spiritual Academy give you an explanation?" Suddenly, a figure in the crowd roared out in rage. His voice was like the sound of a war drum, causing one''s eardrums to vibrate, showing the extreme rage in their hearts.


    The person that he was questioning was a short, skinny old man with white hair in front of the crowd. This person was the Vice Principal of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy, Zhao Qingchen.


    Hearing this, Zhao Qingchen let out a soft sigh and a helpless look appeared on his face. The people in front of him were not ordinary people. He knew that if he did not give them an explanation, the Immortal Sun Spiritual Academy would really fall into chaos.


    "Everyone, this old man does not know what happened in the Immortal Yang secret realm, I am truly sorry ¡­" However, I have long since modified the book and gave it to the Headmaster of Yunyou. I believe that the Headmaster will be back before long, so I ask everyone to wait a little longer. What do you think? " Zhao Qingchen looked around at the crowd and advised with an extremely sincere tone.


    Since there was no news of the Earth Class disciples of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy, how could Zhao Qingchen not be worried? These were all the foundations of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy. If they were to suddenly disappear, then the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy would no longer need to be reopened. No matter how large the Spiritual Academy was, it would not be able to withstand this sort of influence.


    However, something had happened to the Teleportation Formation. Even after more than ten days of investigation and repair, it still could not be used. He was helpless against it. Zhao Qingchen''s only hope now was to rely on the Director, who had yet to return.


    "Waiting for Principal Xiao to return? But we''ve already waited for ten days. Who knows when Principal Xiao will return? If this continues, won''t the disciples of my Netherworld become more and more dangerous? " In the crowd, the sector lord Luo Qingtian said solemnly.


    This time, all the outstanding young disciples of the Netherworld, including Luo Qing, had entered the Immortal Yang Secret Realm. Since something had happened, Luo Qingtian was the first to rush over.


    In fact, not only Luo Qingtian, but many of the influential people with children in the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy had gathered here, including Cang Yun''s father, Cang Yuanfeng.


    After all, the matter this time involved too much. If an unexpected change truly happened, to many powers, it would be an unprecedented disaster, so they had no choice but to pay attention to it.


    He and Principal Xiao had maintained a one-sided relationship and did not know where the latter had gone to. If the distance between them was too far, it would be normal for him to not return for a month, as he felt extremely helpless.


    Seeing this, the rest of the group could guess what had happened from Zhao Qingchen''s expression. They could not help but feel even more gloomy.


    "Principal Xiao has always been elusive, so waiting for him to come back to deal with this matter might not be a safe way ¡­" "If Vice Principal Zhao has discovered something, why not say it out first. Let''s discuss it together and see if we can discover anything." Cang Yun''s father, Cang Yuanfeng said.


    Compared to the crowd''s anger, Cang Yuanfeng was actually more rational and not overbearing. He only hoped that he could quickly find out the reason for the incident and rescue Cang Yun and the others as soon as possible.


    However, Zhao Qingchen bitterly smiled, "This old man is useless. I only discovered that the transportation formation was cut off by an unknown force. As for why it was cut off, I have no idea what happened inside the secret realm ¡­"


    Whether it was the appearance of the immortal palace or the arrival of the mysterious creature, everything was outside of Zhao Qingchen''s range of detection. Thus, his words were not hidden at all.


    Everyone''s heart sank when they heard this. Everyone present knew the strength of this old man, Zhao Qingchen. Yet, he had obtained nothing. The seriousness of the situation had undoubtedly exceeded their expectations.


    "Could it be the rebellion of the spirit beasts?" "I remember that the Immortal Yang Secret Realm happened once a hundred years ago. Many disciples of the trial died inside ¡­" A big shot guessed.


    "It''s unlikely. No matter how strong the spirit creatures are, it''s impossible to kill all of the disciples. At least someone will be able to escape. Besides, this teleportation formation has been cut off by a mysterious power. This isn''t something an ordinary spirit creature can possess." Zhao Qingchen shook his head.


    Hearing this, everyone nodded their heads. Teleportation formations were a type of formation, and the low rank spirit beasts were unable to block it. Moreover, this teleportation formation was personally set up by the Venerable Immortal Yang, so even a supreme existence would find it difficult to destroy it.


    "Could it be that someone snuck into the Spiritual Academy and deliberately destroyed the Transfer Formation?" A Nihility God Stage expert said. As he spoke, his eyes flashed with a faintly discernable killing intent. If this was really the case, then he didn''t mind pulling this person out and dismembering his corpse into ten thousand pieces! Furthermore, the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy would definitely not escape responsibility for this!


    "This is impossible!" Zhao Qingchen firmly shook his head as he explained, "In the past few decades, I have personally guarded this Teleportation Formation during every opening of the Immortal Yang Secret Realm. I will not leave it for three months. Everyone in the Spiritual Academy knows about this, so I am willing to use my life as a guarantor."


    "We naturally believe the words of elder Zhao." Seeing Zhao Qingchen''s solemn expression, Cang Yuan Feng nodded his head and said with a frown, "However, all of our guesses are incorrect. What happened in the Immortal Yang Secret Realm?" Are we just going to do nothing? "


    Xiu Xiu! *


    The instant Cang Yuan Feng''s voice fell, two figures suddenly appeared in the sky. Seeing this, everyone''s spirits were lifted. Zhao Qingchen''s aged face even revealed an expression as if a heavy burden had been lifted from his shoulders.

 C128

    Swish swish!


    In the sky far away from the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy, two proud figures were currently walking towards them. Their footsteps were light, as if they were strolling leisurely, but their speed was surprisingly fast, as though the entire space had shortened several times in front of them. In the blink of an eye, the two of them arrived above the plaza.


    One of these two figures was an old man close to his age. He wore a simple and unadorned green robe, and even though his temples had already turned white, his long hair fluttered in the wind, giving him a somewhat unrestrained and unrestrained temperament.


    Beside the old man was a middle-aged man. He had a handsome face, eyes like the stars, and wore luxurious martial clothing. From the looks of it, his status was not ordinary.


    Whether it was their appearance, attire or temperament, the two of them were completely opposite. However, they had one thing in common, and that was that they were surrounded by a suffocating pressure. This feeling, even if it was the crowd of Nihility God Stage experts present, was filled with a sense of powerlessness.


    Obviously, the cultivation bases of these two people had reached an extremely terrifying level.


    "Principal Xiao."


    At this moment, the Vice Principal, Zhao Qingchen, quickly stepped forward and greeted the old man. Then, he looked towards the middle-aged man beside him and asked with a puzzled expression, "Who is this ¡­?"


    "Thank you for your hard work, Vice President Zhao."


    Principal Xiao nodded slightly before introducing with a smile, "This is the hidden family, the Mu Rong family''s current head, Murong Nantian. He is also the father of Mu Rong Zhan and Mu Rong Yi."


    Hiss!


    However, the moment Principal Xiao finished speaking, gasps could be heard from the crowd.


    The hidden family, the Murong family''s Patriarch?


    They were all experts from an area of power and they were very experienced and knowledgeable. Naturally, they heard of the huge power, the Murong family, and it was the peak power in the Azure Province. It was an existence that was completely comparable to the top three of the Azure Province''s World Spiritist Succession List.


    It was not an exaggeration to say that the powers behind everyone were like ants and elephants when compared to the Murong family. Even the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy did not have the qualifications to compare with them!


    As the current head of the Murong family, Murong Nantian''s degree of respect could be seen.


    "So it''s the head of the Murong family. Greetings, old man." Zhao Qingchen was also shocked. He had been famous for many years and had met countless people in his life, but he had never seen someone as important as Murong Nantian twice. Thus, his attitude was very friendly and he didn''t dare to be negligent in the slightest.


    The rest of the people hurriedly cupped their fists and bowed. However, since they did not know each other, no one dared to form a relationship with them.


    "Vice President Zhao is serious. My son, Mu Rong Xiao Zhan, has been under your tutelage many times. If you wish to pay me a visit, I should show myself in front of you." Murong Nantian lightly smiled. His attitude was very modest and his refined tone gave off a feeling of being bathed in spring wind.


    "I don''t dare, I don''t dare. Your son is extremely talented, I''m just trying my best ¡­" Zhao Qingchen repeatedly stopped. He did not dare to accept it.


    The former was the current number one genius in the Heaven Class of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy. With such high talent, he could be said to have transcended the mortal world. If it wasn''t for the fact that the Heaven Class disciples rarely made a name for themselves in the Spiritual Academy, then even Cang Yun wouldn''t have been able to obtain the title of ''number one genius in the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy''.


    Although Zhao Qingchen did give some pointers to such a person, he did not dare to hold anything back. This was because to someone with talent, his pointers did not have much meaning.

 C129

    "Vice President Zhao is too modest." Murong Nantian smiled faintly. He didn''t want to be too conflicted over this issue. He looked at Principal Xiao beside him and asked anxiously with his handsome eyebrows, "Principal Xiao, can we begin?"


    "Naturally."


    Principal Xiao nodded. Under everyone''s gaze, he quickly walked to the side of the teleportation formation.


    With a wave of his hand, a simple and unadorned command medallion appeared in his hand. There were no other ornaments on the medallion, only the words'' Immortal Yang ''.


    Everyone''s hearts went cold. This token was the relic of the Venerable Immortal Yang!


    In the next moment, the Origin Energy within Principal Xiao''s body poured into the command medallion like a flood. In an instant, the command medallion released a divine light, as if it was alive.


    Weng! *


    As if affected by the command medallion, the teleportation portal, which had already stopped operating, suddenly glowed with energy again.


    "It''s a success!"


    Everyone''s expression was full of excitement.


    After suppressing themselves for a full ten days, seeing hope now, their excitement was unavoidable.


    However, this excitement only lasted for a single breath before the light from the teleportation circle dimmed again and disappeared.


    Failed?


    Everyone looked at Principal Xiao in astonishment, waiting for his explanation.


    Under the crowd''s gaze, Principal Xiao''s expression became serious. He dejectedly recalled the token. He then sighed and said, "This matter is extremely serious!"


    Thump!


    His words were like a huge rock pressing down, causing everyone''s hearts to sink to the bottom once again.


    "Has Principal Xiao discovered anything?" There was also a trace of worry that could not be dispelled. As a father, his mood was almost the same as everyone else''s, but he was more used to seeing great storms and great waves. He knew how to restrain his emotions more than ordinary people.


    "In the secret realm, there is a mysterious power that stopped the operation of the transmission array. This power is very strong, and it also seems to be extremely skilled in the Dao of array formations. Principal Xiao shook his head and sighed, explaining the situation in a concise manner.


    This explanation was exactly the same as what Zhao Qingchen had said before, only a bit more detailed, but the meaning behind it was even more depressing. This was because with Principal Xiao''s strength and the assistance of the Celestial Sun Venerable One''s token, he was unable to contend against Zhao Qingchen.


    "Are there any solutions?" Murong Nantian frowned even harder.


    "Yes."


    Unexpectedly, Principal Xiao confirmed it without a second thought. Under the expectant gazes of the crowd, he slowly said, "The Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy has a record of something happening. The Ancestor predicted that something like this would happen, so he left a backup plan."


    "That is, the badge in my hand can protect one person from entering the Secret Realm. The person who enters, as long as they cut off the power that separates the Teleportation Arrays from their operations, the Teleportation Arrays would be able to resume operations."


    With that, Principal Xiao''s gaze fell onto the people present. He said, "This method requires the assistance of other formations. I must stay behind to oversee this formation, so the person to be chosen can only be on everyone here."


    "In other words, this command medallion can break the rules of the Immortal Yang secret realm. It can allow anyone to enter without restricting their cultivation?" Someone said.


    "Sure." Principal Xiao nodded his head.


    "Only one person can enter?"


    "There is only one token, only one person!"


    "Is the mysterious power within man-made or the Great Power of the Heavens and Earth?"


    "Man-made!"


    "If I enter it and am unable to organize this mysterious force, what will happen?"


    "Everyone will be trapped within the secret plane, including the person that entered."


    "How dangerous is this trip?"


    "Nine out of ten ¡­"


    Everyone asked questions, and Principal Xiao replied with questions and answers. He had completely understood the rules.


    After a while, no one was willing to go. Firstly, there was the problem of ability, and even if they were to go in, they would not have the slightest confidence of being able to handle the unknown unforeseen event. Secondly, it was too dangerous, and in a situation where their lives were in danger, even if they had the heart to save others, they could not avoid falling into hesitation.


    Love was also deep. It was clear that many people present had not reached the point where loving their children more than their lives, because they still had many goals, such as gaining power through hard work, or having their other children be tied down ¡­


    These things were like a heavy chain, stopping their resolve to take a step forward.


    "Sigh, this was originally the responsibility of my Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy. As the dean, I will naturally stand up for myself. However, I have already refined this token for many years and only I know how to manipulate it. I truly have no way to do so. I feel extremely guilty ¡­"


    He was not lying. If he really could go, he would give up his life, which was half buried in dirt, for the inheritance of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy. He was willing to go, but things did not turn out as he wished.


    Principal Xiao''s words moved everyone. However, no one said anything. A choice between life and death was not something that could be decided with just a single sentence.


    These people were already past the impulsive and hot-blooded age of youth. They had already walked towards the so-called maturity, and this so-called maturity, part of it contained ruthlessness.


    Suddenly, an unexpected figure stood out.


    "Since that''s the case, let this junior go."


    This figure slightly bowed towards Principal Xiao, determination evident on his angular face. He was Cang Yun''s father, Cang Yuanfeng.


    "Have you thought it over clearly? Since the mysterious power inside stopped the teleportation circle, it means that it is hostile towards you. Based on the degree of its power, if you were to encounter it, there is almost no chance for you to survive. " Principal Xiao said solemnly.


    "Junior knows. After I cut off that barrier, I will do my best to stall for time and get the disciples inside to come out as soon as possible." To him, as long as he could rescue Cang Yun, no matter what price he had to pay, it would be worth it, even if it was his life.


    "The great love and righteousness of the Realm Master of the Cang Realm is indeed a model for us."


    As soon as Cang Yuan Feng finished his sentence, Luo Qingtian, who was in the crowd, took the lead and stood out. He had a dignified expression on his face as he praised with admiration.


    However, Cang Yuanfeng naturally knew what the other party was thinking about. As long as he died, the Heaven Firmament World would have no leader, and this was the perfect time for Luo Qingtian to catch the fisherman. Normally, Cang Yuanfeng would not let the other party succeed, but now that it was Cang Yun''s safety, he could do nothing about it ¡­


    One side was his own son, the other side was the foundation of his ancestors, and Cang Yuanfeng had chosen the former.


    Therefore, towards Luo Qingtian''s thoughts of being a snake and a scorpion, Cang Yuanfeng coldly snorted and did not reply.


    "Realm Lord Cang?" Is your son Cang Yun? "


    At this time, Murong Nantian suddenly looked towards Cang Yuanfeng and asked.


    Cang Yuanfeng was startled, and his expression was surprised. He did not expect that the great character in front of him, would actually recognize his son. Furthermore, when Murong Nantian mentioned Cang Yun, his expression was quite strange.


    However, this matter was known by everyone, so there was nothing much to hide. Cang Yuanfeng obediently nodded his head, "My son is Cang Yun."


    "That brat ¡­" "Not bad ¡­" Murong Nantian wanted to say something, but he hesitated. In the end, he shook his head and smiled, throwing out words that the crowd was confused about.


    However, it was clear that Murong Nantian did not have any intention of explaining himself. After he finished speaking, he looked at Cang Yuanfeng who was still in a daze and lightly smiled.


    "This trip to the secret realm, leave it to me."


    Hm?


    What?


    Everyone was shocked. Such a powerful figure actually dared to personally go despite risking his life?


    "Patriarch Murong, please think twice. The people within the Secret Realm are no ordinary people." As the head of the Murong family, Murong Nantian''s status was really too noble. If something happened to him, the consequences would be unimaginable.


    "No problem."


    He stood there with his hands behind his back, emitting a strong wave of confidence. He said proudly, "I''m afraid there aren''t many people in this world who can keep me, Murong Nantian, alive, so it''s the most suitable for me to go. Furthermore, my daughter is in danger, so I can''t be at ease, so I don''t need to be persuaded."


    As he spoke, in front of such strong confidence, even Principal Xiao could not say anything because he knew that Murong Nantian did indeed have that ability!


    How could he be an ordinary person if he could get the position of Patriarch?


    "If I were to snatch the spot, would Realm Lord Cang mind?" Murong Nantian looked at Cang Yuanfeng and asked with a gentle smile.


    "Of course I don''t mind. Then, Patriarch Murong, be careful!" Naturally, Cang Yuanfeng did not dare to have any objections. In reality, with Murong Nantian''s identity, being able to ask him was already giving him enough face. How could he still refute?


    "That''s great. Don''t worry Realm Lord Cang. As long as it''s within my capabilities, I will definitely ensure your son''s safety." Murong Nantian nodded slightly and made a promise. After that, he looked at Principal Xiao and said seriously,


    "Principal Xiao, can we begin?"


    Principal Xiao nodded. "We still need some preparations. Please wait a moment."


    As he said this, Principal Xiao waved his hand and instantly, a dense amount of formation materials were placed around the teleportation formation. These formation patterns were extremely complicated and filled with a mysterious aura.


    Just like this, four hours passed ¡­


    Under everyone''s breathless gazes, the formation was finally activated with a loud bang.


    Seeing this, Principal Xiao hurriedly took out his Immortal Yang Token. In an instant, a multicolored light shone out and the transfer array finally started to operate once again with the combination of the Immortal Yang Token and the supporting array.


    Principal Xiao was overjoyed. After that, he threw the badge into Murong Nantian''s hand and hurriedly shouted, "Now!"


    Swish!


    After speaking, Murong Nantian did not hesitate at all. He grabbed the badge, turned into a ray of light, and entered the Teleportation Formation that led to the Immortal Yang Secret Realm ¡­

 C130

    The Immortal Yang Sword Tower was different from the panic of the people in the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy. It was very quiet here, with only a figure slowly walking on the eighth floor.


    No one in the secret realm knew about Murong Nantian''s arrival, and Cang Yun was still in the middle of his trial.


    Now that he had reached the eighth level, he was only a step away from the ninth level.


    And now, he was standing on the stone stairs that led to the ninth floor ¡­


    This time was different. What appeared was not a black-clothed man transformed from energy, but a sword spirit dressed in a green robe. He looked towards Cang Yun with a pleased smile in his eyes.


    "For you to be able to make it here, it seems that you''ve gained quite a lot in the past two months."


    "Thank you for your guidance, Senior Sword Spirit." Cang Yun bowed and revealed a smile.


    It was not the first time that the two of them had met, but they did not seem unfamiliar at all.


    "In this trial, as long as your sword is able to push me back a single step, it would be considered as a pass." Senior Sword Spirit nodded.


    "Then, I''ve offended senior!"


    Cang Yun nodded his head and did not say anything else. With a thought, a sword materialized in his hand.


    Swoosh!


    In the next moment, the long sword shot out with lightning speed and pierced through the forehead of Senior Sword Spirit.


    This sword strike did not involve one''s martial arts concept, but it contained one''s Dao of the Sword. The essence of speed and precision was extremely difficult for an ordinary person to resist. This was the accumulation of the Dao of the Sword.


    The long sword slashed through the air, as fast as lightning, and arrived before Senior Sword Spirit in the blink of an eye.


    However, Senior Sword Spirit still did not move, neither dodging nor avoiding. It was only at the last moment that he slowly lifted his finger, but it was this slow movement that finally blocked the sword at an unbelievable speed.


    Ding!


    With a hum, Cang Yun''s sword was easily caught between the fingers of the Sword Spirit Elder.


    The long sword couldn''t advance an inch, and the senior sword spirit didn''t even budge an inch.


    Such a strong force! What accurate eyesight!


    Cang Yun''s pupils shrank, his heart was filled with shock. This senior Sword Spirit''s original body was ridiculously strong. Judging from that move, the two of them were on a completely different level. They were much stronger than the energy body before.


    "No wonder Senior Sword Spirit said that I was unable to pass the ninth level with my Star Flame Sword Art. This is indeed the case ¡­"


    A thought flashed through Cang Yun''s mind like lightning. At the same time, he did not stop his hands. With a pull of his hand, he tried to snatch the longsword back.


    Although this sword was formed from energy, a swordsman''s sword represented their dignity, and could not be discarded. A sword in a person''s sword dao spirit was not a simple thing. It represented the true heart of a swordsman, and it could not allow itself to shrink back in the slightest.


    Senior Sword Spirit faintly smiled and didn''t try to stop him.


    Swish!


    From the sword attack just now, it could be seen that Senior Sword Spirit used the condition of repelling him, so it could be said that it was not exaggerated at all. The difference in cultivation between the two of them was too great, if Cang Yun did not use a heaven-defying technique, it would not be able to shake the other party at all.


    Swoosh!


    In the next moment, Cang Yun attacked again.


    A wisp of resplendent flame spewed out from the sword''s body. After which, it violently surged and burned the land, becoming increasingly fierce.


    This was the true sword of Cang Yun''s heart ¡ª Starfire Prairie!


    With this sword, a divine light was released, and an unyielding will burned fiercely. When it met someone stronger, it was stronger, and in the blink of an eye, it turned into a monstrous fire sword aura, charging straight towards Senior Sword Spirit.


    Facing this sword, Senior Sword Spirit''s expression finally revealed a trace of caution. He raised his hand and used his palm in place of a sword to cut out an incomparably sharp sword light.


    The sword beam slashed through the sky, and with an unstoppable posture, it welcomed Cang Yun''s flaming sword aura!


    BOOM!


    The two sword glows collided. In an instant, a violent explosion erupted between the heaven and earth. An incomparable amount of Origin Energy leaked out from the collision, turning into a violent hurricane.


    Under the effect of this backlash, Cang Yun was directly pushed back a couple of hundred steps. He only managed to stabilize himself after falling to the bottom of the rock stairs.


    On the other hand, senior Sword Spirit was still as calm and collected as ever. His tall and straight figure was like a pine tree rooted in the ground. He did not move at all even under the influence of the tornado!


    The gap was still very wide! However, Cang Yun did not give up because of this. This was because his Sword Truth did not stop there ¡­


    Drip!


    In the next moment, Cang Yun climbed up the stairs again. His speed was not fast, and his footsteps were gentle. The longsword in his hand also slowly rose up along with his footsteps.


    With every step he took, the aura around his body grew stronger, and the power of the sword in his hand increased.


    Sharp sword intent, unyielding pure Yang energy, and unyielding martial will continuously fused into the longsword, and like water and milk blending together, the sea and rivers melding together, perfectly condensing in an instant.


    That sword was deep and vast, like a boundless sea. The power it contained was shocking!


    Swoosh!


    In the next moment, the Azure Cloud Sword slashed down!


    The color of the sky and earth suddenly changed. A three hundred meter long fiery sword ray soared into the sky as if it wanted to cut through the heavens. It slashed down towards Senior Sword Spirit with an unstoppable force.


    As the sword energy rumbled down, Senior Sword Spirit''s pupils shrank. A trace of admiration flashed through the depths of his deep eyes. Cang Yun''s attack had exceeded his expectations!


    Swish!


    Senior Sword Spirit raised his hand and slashed out a sword. A divine light suddenly appeared. This sword strike was even more powerful than the one he casually drew before.


    The sword rainbow pierced through the heavens and earth, meeting Cang Yun''s 300 foot sword light!


    Crack!


    The sword lights collided with each other like thunder striking the ground, causing an explosion!


    The raging Origin Energy vibrated as Cang Yun swiftly retreated. The difference in their realms was too great, and he was simply unable to withstand the Origin Energy attacks from Senior Sword Spirit. Thus, he could only choose to dodge.


    Cang Yun kept retreating, and in the blink of an eye, he had retreated to the center of the stone room. Only then did he manage to stabilize himself.


    From the stone staircase where Senior Sword Spirit was, a sharp sword mark extended outwards, straight as a foot, extending all the way to the bottom of Cang Yun''s feet.


    Cang Yun was astonished. This sword attack was truly terrifying. If he didn''t retreat, he would have been chopped into two halves.


    Yet in the end, Cang Yun revealed a victorious smile.


    This was because on the stone stairs, the figure of the senior Sword Spirit was pushed back a step. According to the agreement, Cang Yun had already passed this small step.


    "You passed."


    Sure enough, the senior sword spirit nodded his head. He turned his eyes towards Cang Yun and said, "Next up, you can enter the ninth floor and obtain master''s final inheritance!"


    "Thank you, senior!"


    Cang Yun was overjoyed. Although he had expected this to happen, his excitement was still unquenchable when it really came.


    The inheritance of the immortal palace was a chance that countless people yearned for in their dreams ¡­


    Thus, after he finished speaking, Cang Yun no longer hesitated. With anticipation in his heart, he walked along the stone stairs and headed into the passage to the ninth floor of the Immortal Yang Sword Tower.

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    On the stone steps of the Immortal Yang Sword Tower, after Cang Yun''s figure disappeared, a series of water ripples appeared around the sword spirit. These water ripples gradually condensed into the figure of an old man.


    This old man was wearing a grey robe and looked extremely weak. He frowned as he looked at the middle-aged man with the sword spirit and said, "You deliberately let him pass, going against the rules Master had set."


    "The rules set down by the master ¡­" The sword spirit sighed and shook her head, "That standard is too high ¡­ Under the age of twenty, he defeated me who had attacked with my full strength ¡­ In this era, do you think it''s possible to make such a request? "


    "Indeed, the master set down those rules, but they were set with master''s own talent back then. Those rules can only be reached by those who have ''Emperor Talent''. Is there still a genius like him in the current Azure Province?"


    "Also, master and that person discussed for a while. When that thing makes a move, it will be the moment when the opportunity comes and fated people will come and get it. Now that the time has come, how can we stop it ¡­" Moreover, you have sealed that thing for thousands of years, and it has consumed your life force. If this continues, you should be clear of the consequences.


    The words of the sword spirit caused the grey-robed old man to sink into a conflicted silence. He was arrogant and indifferent, to him, the rules set by the Venerable Immortal Yang were everything, because he was the artifact spirit of the immortal palace.


    However, the words of the Sword Spirit made sense, making it hard for him to refute them. Therefore, the old man remained silent for a long time, before he finally let out a helpless sigh and watched as the azure cloud disappeared into the passageway to the ninth floor.


    Immortal Sword Tower, ninth level.


    This place was similarly a stone room. It was quiet and spacious. At the top of the stone wall, over a hundred night pearls the size of pebbles emitted gentle light, brightening up this area.


    Suddenly, a spatial ripple emanated from the stone room. Slowly, a youth''s figure appeared, breaking the silence.


    There was no need to mention that this youth was the one who had just passed the trial, Cang Yun.


    After reaching the ninth floor, Cang Yun''s gaze swept across the area and was instantly attracted by a large rock in front of him.


    This large stone was the size of a person. It was so familiar, yet so shocking!


    This was because this entire stone was the ''Soul Stone'' that Cang Yun was familiar with!


    Cang Yun''s heart violently twitched. He couldn''t help but be shocked by this scene. A fingernail sized spirit stone was worth three hundred sword tokens. This human-shaped stone in front of him was simply incalculable.


    This human-shaped spirit stone was the only thing in the stone chamber.


    "So this is the Immortal Palace legacy?"


    However, Cang Yun was a bit confused. Although the Soul Stone was incomparably precious, it was only a treasure. How could it be considered a legacy?


    Weng! *


    And just at this moment, a soul fluctuation suddenly came from the human-shaped Soul Stone. Following that, a wisp of green smoke rose from the Soul Stone and gradually turned into a tall and straight figure.


    This figure wore a holy crown, with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes. His handsome face exuded a proud, aloof, and domineering aura.


    As for this figure, he was no stranger to Cang Yun. On the contrary, he was extremely familiar and familiar with him.


    That was because he was the master of the Immortal Palaces. He had once used his martial prowess to create an era of almighty powers, the Reverend Xian Yang!

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    "You''re here ¡­"


    Within the spacious stone room, the silhouette of the Venerable Immortal Yang floated above the Soul Stone as he looked down at the azure cloud with a condescending gaze.


    The azure cloud trembled. Although he didn''t see the appearance of the Venerable Immortal Yang before, the person before him was undoubtedly the Venerable Immortal Yang.


    This caused Cang Yun to feel a sense of horror. A person from thousands of years ago was still alive? If that was truly the case, the entire Azure Province would be stirred up because of that.


    In the next moment, Cang Yun discovered that something was amiss. The figure of the Venerable Immortal Yang in front of him seemed to be extremely illusionary, giving off an unreal feeling. Moreover, his illusionary body was constantly absorbing the energy from the spirit stone below, as if it was because of the spirit stone''s energy that he was able to support his own body.


    This phenomenon was very abnormal.


    "Junior Cang Yun pays his respect to Senior Xian Yang."


    However, Cang Yun did not think too much about it. He believed that since he was here, he would naturally know everything that he should know. Thus, he bowed to Venerable Immortal Yang and remained silent.


    "According to the rules that I set down, with your strength, you are not qualified to come here. Thus, I must regretfully tell you that you cannot accept my inheritance."


    However, Venerable Immortal Yang''s first sentence caused Cang Yun to be instantly stunned.


    Not qualified to come here? Unable to accept an inheritance?


    All of this was outside of Cang Yun''s expectations because the sword spirit had changed the rules of the exam without letting Cang Yun know about it. Thus, the words of the Hierarch Xian Yang were like a bolt out of the blue, causing him to be stunned.


    Seeing Cang Yun''s confusion, the Venerable Immortal Yang was neither happy nor sad. He said slowly, "The rules that I had set down earlier stated that the challenger must defeat the sword spirit in order to enter the ninth floor. However, because of some reasons, the sword spirit changed the rules that I had set for it, allowing you to luckily enter this place."


    "However, rules are rules. Even if the Sword Spirit favors you, my will will will not change in the slightest. Therefore, you cannot inherit my inheritance."


    Cang Yun remained silent. Venerable Immortal Yang''s explanation had allowed him to finally understand the whole situation.


    He did not doubt the words of the Venerable Immortal Xian Yang, because there was no need for the latter to lie to him. Everything here belonged to the Venerable Immortal Yang himself, so if he was willing to give it to him, no one could force him.


    With regards to this situation, the disappointment in Cang Yun''s heart was unavoidable, but he didn''t complain about it. With regards to the chance, he couldn''t ask for it.


    However, there was one thing Cang Yun couldn''t understand ¡­


    That is, with the relationship between senior sword spirit and elder Xian Yang, he must have understood the latter''s personality. Then senior sword spirit must know that even if he let Cang Yun in, the latter would not be able to obtain the inheritance. On the contrary, it would be better to advise Cang Yun to give up.


    This situation didn''t make sense, unless ¡­ There was something else going on!


    Indeed, the words of the Immortal Yang then directly verified Cang Yun''s conjecture.


    "Although you are unable to accept my inheritance, there is one thing that you might have some fate with. This is also the reason why the Sword Spirit did not care about the rules that I set for you and allowed you to enter ¡­"

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    Something? Fate?


    In the stone room on the ninth floor of the Sword Tower, Cang Yun looked at the Venerable Immortal Yang with doubt in his eyes.


    The Venerable Immortal Yang didn''t have any intention of explaining himself, but at that moment, he suddenly pointed his finger, causing boundless energy to surge. Instantly, the space in front of the Azure Cloud Sky Sect shattered, revealing a shocking scene.


    This is...


    Cang Yun was stunned. Whether it was the Hierarch Xianyang''s method of shattering the void with one finger or the strange object that appeared in the void, both had far exceeded his knowledge. Especially the latter, how could there be life in the void?


    In front of Cang Yun, in the shattered void, something the size of a finger joint, similar to a plant seed, could be clearly seen floating in the void.


    This seed was milky-white in color. In the boundless darkness and void, it emitted a faint glow, making it appear extremely dazzling.


    Its appearance was oval in shape, but it was not smooth. On the contrary, under the illumination of the fluorescent light, it was clear that there were many vein lines growing on it. Moreover, these vein lines were all emitting a deep aura of time, as if every single one of them had taken countless years of time before they were formed.


    After counting, there were a total of 99 lines, symbolizing the number of supreme beings!


    This kind of appearance was enough to shock others, but the true shock was far more than this ¡­


    That was because at the top of the nameless seed, Cang Yun saw a crack. Following the crack, a calm yet unbelievable green aura quietly blossomed from within. Advertisement


    It had actually given birth to a life in the endless silence of the void!


    This scene caused Cang Yun to be extremely shocked in his heart. Although he didn''t know what this meant, he knew that this matter was definitely not simple. This was because the void represented a deathly stillness. A life that was born from the deathly silence had never before appeared in history.


    "I was entrusted with this item by someone. She said that when the meridians are complete and the life force reappears, there will be a fated person who will come to obtain it. And now, it is precisely at this moment ¡­"


    "However, whether this fated person is you or not, I cannot be sure. You can only try it yourself." Venerable Immortal Yang slowly explained.


    Asked by someone? She?


    Cang Yun was startled. From the Immortal Yang Venerable One''s words, he saw a trace of gentleness on the latter''s face. Cang Yun had also seen that sort of expression before when his father, Cang Yuanfeng, had talked about his mother.


    Cang Yun understood that this kind of gentleness must represent a deep story!


    "Junior already understands senior''s words, but junior has one thing he doesn''t understand ¡­" Cang Yun looked at the Venerable Immortal Yang. He mused for a moment before pointing at the milky white seed and asked, "What exactly is this thing?"


    Initially, Cang Yun was puzzled by the words of the fated one. However, after seeing this milky-white seed, a faint understanding appeared in Cang Yun''s heart. He felt a vague call from the depths of his heart, as if the seed was naturally close to him.


    This feeling was extremely strange. It was difficult to explain, but it was extremely profound. It was as if they were connected by blood, making it difficult for Cang Yun to even have the thought of resisting.


    That was the reason why he wanted to know exactly what sort of thing this sort of child was.


    "I don''t know either."


    However, Venerable Immortal Yang''s reply was extremely surprising.


    He shook his head and continued, "If you are a fated person, you might get the answer yourself after taking it ¡­"

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    Take it?


    After hearing what Venerable Immortal Yang said, Cang Yun''s gaze fell onto the milky white seed in the sky and he began to mumble.


    With regards to this item, other than some sort of indescribable summoning, Cang Yun could be said to be completely clueless about it.


    As for the explanation given by Venerable Immortal Xian Yang, it was similarly pitiful. He only said that he had been entrusted with nothing else and that there was nothing else of use.


    This situation caused Cang Yun to hesitate in his heart. He had no idea what was going on and there were also some strange things he did not want to take risks with.


    After all, whether this thing had a good or bad effect was inconclusive. If an accident happened, the consequences would be hard to imagine.


    However, the summoning power in his heart was so intimate that it was difficult for Cang Yun to resist it.


    "Senior, may I ask how do I take this?"


    After pondering for a long time, Cang Yun decided to give it a try. Although this object was strange, if it really was fated to be him, then there shouldn''t be any bad results.


    It might even be an opportunity.


    However, this object existed in space and was filled with a deathly aura of desolation. Given Cang Yun''s current strength, he definitely would not dare to step inside, so he could only seek help from Venerable Immortal Yang.


    "I need a drop of your blood to draw on. If you are fated with it, it will naturally follow you."


    Seeing that Cang Yun had made up his mind, the Venerable Immortal Yang did not hide anything as he spoke slowly.


    Blood?


    Cang Yun nodded, and without much hesitation, he passed a drop of blood to the Venerable Immortal Yang.


    One could test it with just a drop of blood. It wasn''t that dangerous.


    "Before I begin, I need to explain a few things to you."


    "This thing is indeed extraordinary, as it contains enormous secrets. If you are truly fated to be with it, you should be able to obtain endless opportunities." However, you should understand one thing. There are a lot of things that you have done for nothing in this world, but you have not gained anything for nothing. If you want to do something, you need to give something up, and the more you get, the more you will have to pay. "


    "Therefore, you need to consider carefully. You did not turn your head around to shoot the bow. The moment it starts, you will have to accept any outcome. The danger involved will definitely exceed your imagination ¡­"


    The Hierarch Xianyang didn''t start right away, but explained it to Cang Yun. He didn''t know the specific function of this item, but he had never doubted its value.


    He was entrusted by others to protect the object for dozens of years, and in those dozens of years, the number of people who chased after him was simply innumerable. It could even be said to be a nine out of ten chance of survival, and in the end, it was precisely because of that object that he died.


    However, the Hierarch Xianyang had never regretted his decision before. It was a decision he had made on his own. He had to accept it no matter what the consequences were, just like what Cang Yun had decided to do.


    In addition, there was no way that the Venerable Immortal would reject the person who was entrusting the mission to him.


    As a result, even though he had died, he still kept his promise. A fragment of his soul had been waiting for thousands of years.


    Cang Yun did not immediately reply.


    This was exactly what he was worried about. Opportunity often accompanied a mission, and missions were naturally fraught with dangers. If he were to obtain such a great opportunity, then he would definitely be dragged into a huge mess.


    From the expression on the face of the Hierarch Xianyang, Cang Yun knew that there was a high chance ¡­


    It was obvious that if an ordinary person didn''t have enough ability, they wouldn''t be able to withstand this opportunity.


    Hence, after pondering for a long time, Cang Yun finally raised his head. His eyes were calm, but there was an exceptionally resolute light within them.


    "Senior, let''s begin!"

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    "Senior, please begin!"


    In the stone chamber, the moment Cang Yun finished speaking, he had already expressed his determination.


    The path of martial dao was like moving against the current. If one didn''t have a heart of war, then they could only retreat along the current. They were destined to never be able to find the highest of martial dao.


    Therefore, Cang Yun could not reject.


    Hearing this, Venerable Immortal Yang looked deeply at Cang Yun. His deep eyes focused slightly and they were filled with a faint appreciation.


    From Cang Yun, he could see that Cang Yun was mature and steady, yet he did not lose his will. These qualities were essential to becoming a strong martial artist.


    "As you wish."


    The next moment, Venerable Immortal Yang nodded slightly.


    Then, he pointed his finger ¡­


    In that instant, a desolate, ancient, savage aura descended. It was like the tides of the ocean, the might of the collapsing snow. Anyone would be so insignificant in the face of this aura.


    This was the first time that Cang Yun had truly felt the power of the Hierarch Xianyang. It was far more shocking than the sword in the inheritance jade slip!


    A beam of light formed from pure yang energy shot out from the shattered mirror.


    The light beam traveled through the void, blocking the destructive power of the void. Holding the drop of Cang Yun''s blood, it fell onto the milky white seed.


    However, Cang Yun also discovered that after this exchange, the figure of the Venerable Immortal Yang had become even more blurry, and the human-shaped Soul Stone below him had more than half of its energy instantly sucked out. This made Cang Yun understand that the Venerable Immortal Yang before him was not a living person. It was extremely likely that he was just a remnant of a soul.


    Such a character, the number one person in the Azure Province today, in the end, still ended up with only a strand of a broken soul. Indeed, the road was ruthless and no one lived forever.


    Cang Yun heaved a long sigh in his heart, at the same time, he was even more confident in his decision. The Great Dao was too difficult, and he had to seize every opportunity in order to have the slightest chance of success.


    Weng! *


    As the blood dripped down, the seed in the air started to react.


    The light shone brightly as strands of multicolored light rose up, instantly filling the empty and deathly silent void. His originally milky-white outer shell, after absorbing the drop of Cang Yun''s blood, had turned blood-red, giving it a demonic feel.


    Cang Yun''s eyes narrowed. Such a change, it seemed as though he was really that ''fated'' person?


    He slightly turned his head to look at the Venerable Immortal Yang, who was still watching the changes in the sky closely. However, there was no expression on his face, and no one could tell what he was thinking.


    Seeing this, Cang Yun opened his mouth to inquire, but in the end, he hesitated. He could already tell that the origin of this child was extraordinary, containing hidden secrets. However, it was clear that the Venerable Immortal Yang did not have any intention of telling him. At the very least, before he proved that he was the fated one, the attitude of the Venerable Immortal Yang should not change.


    However, just as Cang Yun shook his head helplessly and looked towards the sky once more ¡­


    Swoosh!


    Suddenly, a speck of light broke through the air and flew over at a speed that Cang Yun could not react to. After which, it entered between his eyebrows.


    Everything happened too quickly, too suddenly ¡­


    In just an instant, Cang Yun left behind an astonished expression as his expression sunk into confusion. His mind seemed to have been pulled into another space after the light had entered his body.


    Sigh ¡­


    After a while, the voice of Venerable Immortal Yang rang out in the stone room. His gaze was still focused on the empty space, but there, the seed had long since disappeared ¡­

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    "I have completed your entrustment, I should follow you now ¡­ I wonder, will we meet again one day? "


    A long sigh escaped the mouth of the Venerable Immortal Yang. His gaze shifted from the empty space to the azure cloud. It was vast and profound, as though his eyes contained a patch of the sun, moon and stars.


    His words were incomprehensible, but it wasn''t hard to tell that they contained a profound story ¡­


    However, Cang Yun couldn''t hear it. At this moment, his mind was completely immersed in another space.


    It was a misty world with white mist surrounding it. It was as if the world had just opened and chaos energy permeated everywhere.


    This was the first time Cang Yun had seen something like this. The power of the primal chaos around him caused him to be shocked.


    Chaotic Force was the supreme power in this world. It represented the creation of life, and even a sliver of primal chaos could produce tremendous power, and was a treasure that any martial artist would go crazy for. And now, this entire space was filled with primal chaos energy, how could it not shock everyone?


    Unfortunately, Cang Yun only used his consciousness to enter here and was unable to obtain the slightest bit of Chaotic Qi.


    The next moment, an even more shocking scene appeared ¡­


    In the depths of Cang Yun''s consciousness, a blurry shadow gradually appeared.


    That figure could not be seen clearly, but one could faintly make out that it was a woman. Her figure was graceful and her aura was ethereal, as if she was a goddess from ancient times.


    She had her back facing Cang Yun and her black hair cascaded down her delicate waist. Cang Yun tried his best to see clearly but could not and instead felt a sharp pain from her consciousness.


    This situation was truly inconceivable. A mere projection had such great power; it was truly terrifying!


    At this moment, the woman suddenly stretched out her slender, jade-like hands.


    After that, the delicate hand pointed nine times in the air.


    The nine ripples transformed into nine petals!


    The nine petals gathered together, turning into an exquisite Nine Transformation Red Lotus.


    This red lotus didn''t seem powerful at all, but Cang Yun could feel a terrifying aura of the Concept of Martial Arts from this red lotus.


    There were three thousand great paths, and the conception of martial dao was limitless. But for a practitioner, once they grasped one of the Concepts and completely grasped it, it meant they had achieved something in the path of martial dao.


    Those with extraordinary talent were able to grasp two or three Concepts of Martial Arts. They could be called peerless geniuses. Above that was nearly impossible, because no matter how talented a character was, their time and energy would always be limited. If they wanted to simultaneously perceive more Concepts of Martial Arts, it would be as difficult as ascending to the heavens.


    However, Cang Yun could sense that within the red lotus, there were a total of nine martial dao concepts!


    Nine Concepts of Martial Dao, how shocking was this?


    Cang Yun felt this was inconceivable. Even a peerless supreme elder like the Venerable Immortal Yang hadn''t comprehended so many Concepts. Such a character was simply too terrifying!


    Among these nine domains, many of them were very extraordinary. For example, the five elements of metal, wood, water, fire, earth, and earth, or Yin and Yang, as well as two domains that Cang Yun had never heard of before.


    In other words, this woman had comprehended four different levels of Concepts of Heaven. These five types of Concepts of Earth were the foundation of all five elements. They were no worse than the Concepts of Heaven. They were simply heaven-defying.


    Who exactly was this woman?


    Cang Yun was greatly shocked in his heart, but it was as if there was an ethereal river of space and time separating them, causing him to be unable to see anything clearly.


    In his memories, Cang Yun had never heard of such a person. This woman himself was like a mystery.


    Weng! *


    The next moment, the mysterious woman moved again.


    Her jade-like hand lightly twisted, placing the fire lotus in her palm. Unknowingly, a milky white seed had appeared in her other delicate hand.


    She gently placed the seed in the middle of the fire lotus and with a flick of her finger, the air instantly shattered and the fire lotus turned into a streak of light, disappearing into the shattered space.


    A milky white seed! The mysterious woman!


    Seeing this scene, Cang Yun''s heart suddenly came to a realization. The scene he saw was exactly the same scene as when the mysterious woman had planted the milky white seed back then.


    In other words, the milky-white seed was a mysterious woman''s item. As for the Venerable Immortal Yang, he must have been entrusted by this woman to protect this thing for several thousand years.


    He understood the source of the milky white seed, but Cang Yun still had a lot of questions ¡­


    First of all, what exactly is this milky white seed? What''s the use?


    Furthermore, during the process of planting the milky-white seed from the mysterious woman, the figure of Venerable Immortal Xian Yang had never appeared. Furthermore, from the feeling the aura given off by the scene, it should have been from an ancient era, or at the very least, an era that far surpassed the period where Venerable Immortal Xian Yang was alive.


    Most importantly, if the two of them were not in the same era, then judging from Venerable Immortal Xian Yang''s previous actions, he would clearly have strong feelings for the person he entrusted to him, the mysterious woman.


    Cang Yun became more and more confused, feeling that the situation was getting complicated and confusing.


    At this moment, the world of consciousness shattered. Cang Yun opened his eyes and returned to the stone room.

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    Swish!


    In the stone room, Cang Yunwu opened his eyes wide. In that instant, his eyes seemed to have become misty, and a sense of primal chaos was faintly discernible.


    "You''re awake ¡­"


    The Venerable Immortal Yang spoke in a faint voice. He stared at the misty look in Cang Yun''s eyes and spoke with a dejected tone.


    Because he knew that Cang Yun was that ''fated'' person.


    "Greetings, senior."


    Cang Yun gave a slight bow, and the hazy look in his eyes quickly disappeared, as if it was just an illusion.


    "Congratulations on obtaining the acknowledgement of the heavens, but just as I said at the beginning, your calamity is about to begin ¡­" Venerable Immortal Yang said indifferently.


    Tribulation?


    Cang Yun silently stood there with a hint of hesitation in his eyes that were as bright as the starry sky. The words of the Venerable Immortal Yang made him suddenly recall the mysterious creature that he had long forgotten.


    The calamity was approaching. The only possible thing in this secret realm was that creature, right?


    Cang Yun trembled. If that was the case, he did not have any confidence in being able to overcome this tribulation. Back then, he had personally experienced the power of this mysterious creature and felt that it was simply unstoppable.


    It wasn''t fear, but the difference in strength was too big. There was simply no chance of victory at all.


    "Senior, may I ask how junior will be able to overcome this tribulation?"


    Hence, Cang Yun could only turn to the Hierarch Xianyang for help. Although he had obtained the seed, he couldn''t display its usefulness. The only person he could rely on was the Hierarch Xianyang.


    "It seems like you know some of the current situation." The eyes of the Venerable Immortal Yang flickered, as though he had seen through all of Cang Yun''s thoughts.


    He muttered, "The 990,000 ancient rings will come again on the day their time is up. When they are born again, the world will come to ¡­"


    Ninety-nine thousand ancient rings?


    Cang Yun''s eyes lit up. This number reminded him of the rings on the milky-white seed from the start. Wasn''t there a total of 99 rings?


    When the cycle of rebirth begins, the world will soon come to an end.


    Wasn''t the first sentence related to that seed as well? Isn''t the seed sprouting a symbol of regeneration?


    Venerable Immortal Yang''s words had allowed Cang Yun to understand one thing. It was that all of this seemed to be something ''there was a definite conclusion in the dark''.


    The mysterious woman planted the seeds in the void, and after going through 99 cycles of the ages, the seeds once again regained their vitality. When it came to the ''fated one'' Cang Yun, it was just like a drama that had already been arranged, everyone had their own roles to play, without a single mistake.


    Everyone was playing their role for the sake of saying the last sentence, "The world is coming!"


    The moment this idea appeared, Cang Yun was shocked. Could fate really exist? There was a pair of large hands that could control the trajectory of everyone''s lives?


    If that was truly the case, it would simply be too frightening.


    He saw through Cang Yun''s thoughts and sighed, "You''re right. All of this is related to your seed, and the coming of a great world will definitely be accompanied by great tribulation. Once you obtain the seed, you will be the one facing great tribulation.


    "And in this secret realm, you are about to face the first calamity."


    "I was entrusted by someone to help you through this tribulation, but now that I only have a remnant soul, I am truly powerless. Now, I can only turn my remaining strength into a sword and gift it to you. Whether or not you can survive this tribulation will depend on yourself ¡­"


    As the sound of his voice faded, the Venerable Immortal Yang''s two fingers formed a sword and tapped lightly on Cang Yun''s forehead.


    In that instant, a powerful and vast force was sealed within the Azure Cloud''s body by the Venerable Immortal Yang.


    Following the end of this process, Cang Yun clearly discovered that the body of the Venerable Immortal Yang had become transparent. He did not have the slightest sensation of texture. It was as though he would quietly scatter when the wind blew.


    Cang Yun knew that the Supreme Celestial Yang had left all of his remaining strength for him, and that this remnant soul of the Supreme Celestial Yang would completely vanish into thin air.


    Instantly, a deep sense of gratitude arose in Cang Yun''s heart. Even though the Venerable Immortal Yang had done this just to fulfill the mysterious woman''s trust in him, Cang Yun would still remember this favor.


    That was because the sword strike of Hierarch Xian Yang had given him hope, a hope to live!


    "The strength of this sword strike is not that powerful. Remember to be careful when you use it. Young man, I wish you good luck!"


    In the next moment, the archaic voice of the Venerable Immortal Yang echoed out from within the stone chamber. At some point, his figure had vanished into thin air ¡­


    "Elder, please leave!"


    Cang Yun bowed and sighed. His voice was filled with deep admiration and regret. From then on, an exceptional person of his generation had been completely submerged in the river of time.


    The Great Dao was merciless. Wasn''t this a type of sorrow?


    Outside the stone room, two figures stood side by side. Their expressions were indescribably sorrowful. All of their life''s following, all of their battles, all of their glory, all of their memories had turned into a long and desolate sigh.


    An era had come to an end ¡­


    "A sword to long song to ask about the Heavenly Road, but unfortunately was born at different times ¡­ Master, take care! " The sword spirit bid farewell.


    "The world is coming to an end. If my master was born in this era, how glorious would he be? What a pity, truly lamentable!" The spirit of the immortal palace bade farewell.


    Rumble rumble rumble!


    At the same time, at the moment Cang Yun obtained the approval of the seed, the earth within a circumference of a hundred thousand miles, in the extreme western part of the Azure Province, suddenly trembled.


    Within the city, in an instant, there were tens of thousands of people in the sky and alleyways. Countless people had fearful expressions because everyone could feel that underneath the city, a vast primordial aura seemed to be quietly awakening.


    This kind of power was like the might of the Heavenly Dao, shocking.


    And in the center of the Divine City, there was a ninety-nine floors high pagoda that reached to the heavens. It was tall and majestic, like a divine needle that could freeze the sea, and it suppressed the entire Primordial Divine City.


    These people were either extremely solemn, filled with dense demonic aura, or had the demeanor of an immortal. However, they all had one thing in common, and that was that they all unknowingly emitted a suffocating, terrifying might.


    Obviously, those who had the right to stay in this tower were all great martial artists who had practiced martial arts for a long time!


    And at this moment, these supreme elders were flushed red with excitement, as if they had just met an incredible expert.


    It could be said that this was the first time in tens of thousands of years that any of these Supreme Elders had been silent and focused on their martial arts. To be able to display the same excited attitude as a child today was an unprecedented event.


    "The world is about to come to an end. The chance for everyone here is about to come ¡­."


    Suddenly, a voice rang out from the top of the pagoda. The voice was like a heavenly music, ethereal and ethereal, giving people a feeling of the mysteriousness of a great dao.


    The great era was about to arrive, and the emperor''s opportunity was about to appear!


    Hearing this, everyone in the tower became excited. For this day, most of them had waited far too long ¡­

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    Within the Immortal Yang secret realm, in the location of the immortal palace.


    On this day, the space nearby suddenly trembled slightly before a figure soundlessly appeared in the clouds above the immortal palace.


    This figure was dressed in brocade clothes and had a handsome face. His deep gaze was like a bright star as he looked down from above. It was as if all of his secrets were captured in his eyes.


    He was the one who rushed over to help, Murong Nantian.


    At this moment, Murong Nantian was standing in the clouds. He was looking down at the ground and his expression changed several times.


    The birth of the Celestial Palace shocked him. The true appearance of the legends from thousands of years ago was indeed unexpected. At the same time as he was shocked, he also quietly let out a sigh of relief. This was because, from the various situations, the disciples that entered the secret realm weren''t in any danger.


    But as he looked around, Murong Nantian''s expression suddenly became serious.


    In a cave not too far away from the immortal palace, Murong Nantian felt an indistinct yet extremely powerful aura. This aura was so powerful that even he felt his heart palpitate.


    Clearly, this aura was the culprit behind the teleportation formation that was cut off.


    But after a brief moment of silence, Murong Nantian did not act rashly. He sat cross-legged in the air and waited patiently.


    Since he didn''t have absolute confidence in winning, he could only wait for the right moment.


    At the same time, in a stone room on the ninth level of the Immortal Yang Sword Tower, Cang Yun was currently sitting cross-legged with seven exquisite porcelain bottles placed before him.


    The next moment, Cang Yun picked up one of the porcelain bottles and gently opened its cap.


    Immediately, a flickering flame shot out from the mouth of the bottle. It was as hot as the sun, and contained an extremely pure power of the sun.


    Yang Fire Jade Marrow!


    This was the most expensive item in the treasure exchange room. Just one bottle had reached the sky-high price of 10,000 sword tokens!


    Now that the test was almost over, Cang Yun endured the pain of using the rest of his sword token to exchange for seven bottles of Yang Fire Jade Marrows. After all, the danger was approaching, and improving his physical body was the most urgent matter at the moment.


    As for the few remaining sword tokens, they were all converted into Origin Crystals. Cang Yun sat there cross-legged and started to prepare to cultivate when there wasn''t even a single sword command remaining.


    Gulp!


    Cang Yun didn''t hesitate at all as he directly poured a bottle of Sun Flame Jade Marrow into his stomach.


    In that instant, an incomparably scorching heat rapidly spread from the inside to the rest of his body. This sort of heat was extremely intense. Even though Cang Yun''s body had been tempered by the power of yang flames, he still felt a deep burning pain.


    This sort of sensation was like being thrown into a furnace. It was so painful that one would wish they were dead.


    Cang Yun gritted his teeth and endured with all his might. Fortunately, this process was something that he had experienced before when he had taken the fire lotus. Even though it was uncomfortable, he had some experience with it.


    Thus, time slowly passed ¡­


    BOOM!


    After an unknown amount of time, a rumbling sound rang out from within Cang Yun''s body. In an instant, a wave of pure Yang energy began to spread out from within his body.


    The second pure Yang blood aperture had finally opened!


    Cang Yun smiled in a pained manner. This entire process was indeed painful and joyful. Every time he opened the pure Yang Blood Meridian, he could clearly feel his strength increasing. However, that enormous consumption of energy caused his heart to palpitate.


    10,000 sword tokens, yet only able to open a single pure Yang blood aperture. This was truly terrifying!


    With a bitter smile, Cang Yun suppressed his mixed emotions and continued to drink the second bottle of Yang Fire Jade Marrow.


    Time flowed on. In the blink of an eye, two days had passed ¡­


    At this moment, Cang Yun had finally refined all seven bottles of Yang Fire Jade Marrow in front of him. As a reward, he had opened seven Pure Yang Blood Cores, and in addition to the first one he had opened with the fire lotus, he now had a total of eight.


    Although this number was still a long way from reaching the thirty-six blood cavities of the small success stage of the Pure Yang Body, overall, it could be considered a huge leap forward.


    Because at this moment, Cang Yun could feel a pure Yang energy within his body that was as vast as the sun. This kind of strong feeling was simply unprecedented.


    Swoosh!


    Cang Yun suddenly pointed out his finger. The dense pure yang energy cut through the air and landed on the stone floor. In an instant, a finger sized dent had appeared on the ground.


    So powerful!


    Cang Yun was astonished. This kind of power was something that was difficult for him to achieve before, but now, it was something that he could casually accomplish. It was simply incomparable.


    The sky-high price of 70,000 sword tokens was indeed worth it!


    In the next moment, Cang Yun nodded his head in satisfaction. With a single thought, the fiery hot aura that pervaded his entire body was instantly withdrawn into his body, unable to be found again.


    Crack!


    At this moment, a sudden sound came from within the stone room.


    Cang Yun''s gaze was instantly attracted to it as well ¡­


    Not far away, a purple-colored egg was slightly trembling. Seeing this scene, Cang Yun was first stunned, but then he suddenly realized what was happening and his expression slightly trembled.


    Was the Purple Gold Reckless Egg about to hatch?


    Along with Cang Yun''s soft mumbling, complicated patterns and symbols suddenly appeared on the surface of the purple gold egg, and they started to flow in a mysterious trajectory around the egg shell.


    "That is ¡­" Dao patterns? "


    Cang Yun''s expression was extremely serious. The Dao patterns were the product of the great Dao of nature and were extremely powerful and profound. The Dao patterns of nature could only be obtained when one was in this world.


    This little guy''s mutation did not disappoint!


    Cang Yun was overjoyed when he thought through all of this. An ordinary Purple gold python naturally didn''t have such talent. After all, even an adult Purple gold python was at most in the Nihility God Stage.


    However, because Cang Yun''s mother had absorbed too much of the Blood Origin Fruit''s energy, most of it had been absorbed by the little fellow, which was why a mutation had occurred. Who knew how many years the Blood Origin Fruits had lived for, and how many Blood Origin Fruits the Purple Gold Python had absorbed during those years after it was killed by Cang Yun and the others? It was very likely that it was a terrifying number, otherwise, it would not be able to produce such a talented little Purple Gold Python.


    Ka ka!


    Just at this moment, the trembling Purple Gold Wild Egg suddenly broke apart from the inside.


    A little head the size of a finger slowly poked out of the broken eggshell. Its misty eyes were flashing like a newborn child''s, and it exuded an enchanting and adorable aura.


    Swoosh!


    Suddenly, the little guy''s eyes focused as he stared at Cang Yun. A hint of intimacy flashed across his eyes before he turned into a streak of white light with a whoosh and jumped onto Cang Yun''s shoulder.


    Cang Yun trembled. This little fellow''s speed was beyond his imagination. With his strength, he almost couldn''t see it clearly just now. However, after feeling the connection between their bloodlines, Cang Yun''s face instantly revealed a gentle smile ¡­

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    Hiss hiss!


    In the stone room on the ninth floor of the Sword Tower, there was a little snake that was the size of a thumb and completely white.


    Not long after, its pupils slightly moved as it curiously surveyed its surroundings. It was no longer as cold as a snake, but instead as clear as spring water, brimming with a feeling of agility and simplicity.


    It just sat there intimately on Cang Yun''s shoulder, rubbing its head against Cang Yun''s cheek from time to time. It was clearly dependent on and very fond of him.


    "You are covered in white. From the looks of it, I won''t be able to call you the Purple Gold Python." Cang Yun gently patted the little fellow''s head and thought for a moment before saying, "I''ll call you Little White for now, it''s simple and straightforward. If you want to change it in the future, we can discuss it later."


    The little guy hissed as it flicked its tongue. It raised its head, seeming to be very satisfied with this name.


    Swoosh!


    The next moment, Lil ''White suddenly jumped out from his shoulder and appeared next to the eggshell that he was born in.


    Following that, under Cang Yun''s attentive gaze, it extended its long and sharp teeth and directly tore apart the eggshell, swallowing it into its stomach.


    Cang Yun raised an eyebrow. It was hard to imagine that such a thumb-sized fellow could swallow such a huge eggshell.


    Cang Yun suddenly thought of Dongfang Chen as he shook his head and smiled.


    He didn''t know how good that fellow''s purple gold boar was, but according to his calculations, it should have hatched a long time ago. After all, Cang Yun had only taken so long because of his mutation.


    However, strictly speaking, regardless of appearance or aura, Lil ''White could not be considered a Purple Gold Python. At most, it could only be considered another type of snake.


    Hiss!


    After eating the eggshell, Xiao Bai shook its head and revealed a human-like look of satisfaction. Then, it leaped back onto Cang Yun, but this time, it did not occupy his shoulder. Instead, it climbed up Cang Yun''s arm and disappeared with a ''whoosh''.


    Cang Yun was shocked and hurriedly rolled up his sleeves. After which, he saw a tattoo that was exactly the same as Whitey''s, appearing on his arm.


    This tattoo was very lifelike, and Cang Yun could even feel a sense of familiarity from it. Cang Yun let out a sigh of relief. Although he did not know why, Xiao Bai did live in his arms. It was a false alarm.


    With just a thought, Cang Yun could sense Whitey''s condition. For example, it seemed like it had been bloated by the eggshell just now, and was resting and refining the energy in its body.


    This feeling was like Whitey was a part of him and was instantly miraculous.


    After understanding all of this, Cang Yun felt completely at ease.


    "I wonder what ability this little fellow has now." Cang Yun smiled in anticipation and stopped paying attention to Xiao Bai. It was time for the Immortal palace test to end ¡­


    Dong!


    At this moment, a melodious and loud bell sound reverberated throughout the Immortal palace, waking up everyone who was immersed in cultivation.


    After which, the immortal palace spirit''s voice rang out, "The test is over. Everyone pick out a reward weapon. The immortal palace will close in an hour."


    Buzz! Buzz!


    As the sound of his voice faded, weapons of all shapes and sizes appeared in the stone rooms of the Sword Tower.


    Blades, spears, sticks... Almost everything was there, and the most important thing was, these weapons that were used as rewards were actually all Origin Tools! This was the case even for those who were only at the first level of the Sword Tower.


    The only difference was that the higher ranked people in the Sword Tower were, the better the grade of the Origin Tools they obtained.


    Origin Tools, depending on their power levels, were divided into five levels: human, earth, sky, saint, and emperor. These five levels were then further divided into three levels: lower, middle, and upper.


    For example, a low-grade human-step Origin Tool was the lowest grade of Origin Tools, but even the lowest grade one had a high price. There was once a low-grade human-step treasure sword that was auctioned off at an auction, and the final price was one million gold coins.


    Before, the Origin Tool that Zhang Ao was wearing had reached the middle tier Mortal Realm, and its value was at least ten times that of the low tier Mortal Realm. Adding up all of them, it was an astronomical price.


    However, the final reward from the immortal palace had once again refreshed everyone''s knowledge. Even the lowest grade was a low-grade human-step Origin Tool.


    As long as they were on the second floor, they would be able to choose a medium-grade human-step Origin Tool.


    That was equivalent to at least ten million gold coins! It could even be said to be an incredible feat.


    With this method, he could obtain a high-grade human-step Origin Tool on the third floor, and a fourth floor ¡­ Low rank Earth Realm, fifth level ¡­ Middle Earth Grade ¡­ All the way to the ninth floor, high-grade Heaven-ranked!


    As for Cang Yun, he was completely stunned by the scene before him. He had thought about it long ago, the reward for this final test would definitely not be too low.


    However, he was still shocked by the reward.


    High-grade Heaven Grade Origin Tools, blades, swords, and other types of weapons for selection. Such treatment, even some of the super powers in the Azure Province wouldn''t have it right?


    What was the price of a high-grade heaven-step Origin Tool? Cang Yun''s value was unimaginable!


    Cang Yun''s countenance was filled with shock. Without a doubt, this immortal palace was a gigantic treasure mountain. If anyone could obtain this inheritance, they would be able to easily create a transcendent power in less than a hundred years.


    Unfortunately, no one, including Cang Yun, had such an opportunity. The requirements of the Venerable Immortal were too high and far from what they could achieve.


    Phew...


    In the next moment, Cang Yun heaved a long sigh of relief, calming down the restlessness in his heart. After which, he began to carefully choose his weapon.


    In front of him, there were a total of nine weapons. Sabers, spears, swords, halberds, axes, whips, sticks, bows, hammers. These nine commonly used weapons could be said to be all available.


    It could be seen from their auras that these weapons were all high-grade Heaven-ranked weapons, there was almost no difference between them.


    Cang Yun did not hesitate and directly walked to where the only sword was.


    This sword had a rusted edge, and there was not a single trace of a sharp aura on its blade. It was just casually stabbed into a rock. With such an appearance, it was hard to imagine that this was actually a high-grade heaven-step Origin Tool.


    Cang Yun silently walked over and extended his hand to slowly grasp the hilt of his sword.


    Weng! *


    Right at this moment, the sword suddenly trembled and a sword hum rose up. It was mixed with an incomparably fierce imposing manner, causing one''s heart to palpitate upon hearing it.


    Cang Yun loosened his fingers and the longsword in his hand almost slipped out of his grasp ¡­


    However, in the next moment, he immediately reacted and his expression turned serious. A vast sword intent surged out from his body and instantly suppressed the strange sword.


    The name of the sword was Qing Feng!


    Cang Yun held onto the green mountain with one hand and gently caressed the sword with the other. Gradually, he couldn''t help but feel as if he had met someone close to him.


    "Qing Feng, good sword!"


    Cang Yun knew that he had found his own treasured sword!

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    Rumble rumble rumble!


    An hour later, the entire Immortal palace suddenly shook, and an irresistible force teleported everyone to the outside world.


    Shua shua shua!


    Rays of light descended from the skies, quickly dissipating, revealing the figures within.


    These people were none other than the disciples who had previously participated in the Immortal palace test.


    Because of this, the entire valley became bustling with noise and excitement. Over a thousand figures gathered together once more, and began to discuss the upcoming Immortal Palace test.


    Sigh. It''s a pity that I''ve only passed the second stage.


    "Are you satisfied? I am only at the first stage ¡­"


    After coming out, many people felt endless regret. Although they had already reached their limits before, in their hearts, they still hoped to advance and obtain more opportunities.


    "Speaking of inheritances, I wonder if anyone has obtained them?"


    Someone in the crowd suddenly asked a question, and his question instantly attracted everyone''s attention.


    After all, this was a goal everyone yearned for!


    "I don''t think so ¡­" This is too difficult, I am afraid even senior brother Xu Guang would not have the slightest chance. "


    After he finished saying those words, his gaze passed through the crowd and landed on a figure. However, when he took a look, his expression changed greatly.


    That was because the person that he was looking at was also looking at him. Merely, his bloodthirsty and wicked gaze caused chills to run down one''s spine.


    "Xu..." Senior Brother Xu? "


    This disciple''s face was filled with fear as he gulped, his face filled with disbelief.


    "What''s wrong?"


    The surrounding people also discovered that this disciple was acting weirdly. They followed his gaze and looked over ¡­


    Hiss!


    At that moment, everyone couldn''t help but suck in a breath of cold air. They had never met such a cold and brutal gaze before. It was as if they were being stared at by the world''s most vicious venomous snake, causing their souls to tremble.


    Rumble rumble rumble!


    However, just as these disciples were panicking, an even greater surprise suddenly erupted.


    Sand and dust rose up in the distance, forming a hurricane. Within the hurricane, several mountain-like, burly figures were rushing over with earth-shaking footsteps.


    Spirit... Spirit beast?


    Everyone turned pale with fright. No one had expected to encounter an attack from a spirit beast at such a time.


    Moreover, judging from the power of these spirit creatures, they were actually the most terrifying ones, the ninth grade!


    How could one possibly withstand such might?


    "Run ¡­"


    It was unknown who shouted that, but after that, everyone began to frantically run in all directions. This was human nature. When encountering something dangerous, the first thought one would have was to escape.


    In the blink of an eye, the crowd dispersed.


    Not far away, Cang Yun was silently observing this scene. Beside him, there weren''t any other disciples of the Vastheaven Realm.


    Cang Yun calmly looked at the cave in the distance. After a moment of thought, he also chose a direction to flee in.


    Although this matter was somewhat strange, a few ninth grade spirit beasts were not a match for him.


    After traveling through the forest, Cang Yun thought to himself as he ran. What happened just now was too coincidental. How could he encounter an attack from a Rank 9 Spirit Beast the moment he came out? This kind of probability was practically impossible. One had to know that the location where the immortal palace descended was only the middle perimeter of the secret realm; there were almost no ninth grade spirit beasts.


    In that case, it was very possible that this was done by a human, and it was very likely that it was done by that mysterious creature. After all, it was the only thing that could accomplish this in this secret realm.


    But what was it doing this for? According to Cang Yun''s knowledge, a mysterious creature could do whatever it wanted without the assistance of the Rank 9 Spirit Beasts. If it wanted to, Cang Yun had no doubt that it could easily kill everyone here.


    If that was the case, then no matter what this mysterious creature''s motive was, there was no need for him to do anything unnecessary. Cang Yun could not figure it out.


    At this moment, two destructive auras were fighting against each other in an extremely deep part of the secret realm.


    On one side stood a handsome and refined middle-aged man. He held a long spear in his hand as he stood in the air. The violent winds around him caused his clothes to flutter and his long hair to dance wildly, making him look like an unrivaled war god.


    He was Murong Nantian.


    Opposite to Murong Nantian, there was an illusion that seemed to have no physical form. It was sinister and seemed to have come from the Ninth Hell. Its pair of dark blue eyes were strange and demonic, and they emitted a terrifying light.


    If Cang Yun was here, he definitely wouldn''t be a stranger to those eyes, because they were the eyes of the mysterious creature. In other words, the ghostly figure in front of him was the mysterious creature that Cang Yun had met before.


    With that, the attacks from the Spirit Beasts that Cang Yun and the others encountered could also be explained. It wasn''t that the mysterious creatures didn''t personally attack, it was because Murong Nantian was delaying them.


    "Speak, what exactly are you? Also, what is your purpose for interrupting the Secret Realm''s teleportation formation? " Murong Nantian''s spear slanted and his star-like eyes were tightly staring at the ghost image as he questioned.


    Murong Nantian had never heard of the creature in front of his eyes before, but he could feel a dense, eerie aura from its body. It was as if it didn''t have any life. It made his heart tremble.


    "Tsk tsk, die."


    Gui Ying laughed. His voice was strange and stiff, as if he was not familiar with the human language. However, the cold killing intent within it was vividly displayed.


    It had come for the sake of killing!


    Murong Nantian''s pupils shrank when he felt Spiritshadow''s intense killing intent. He knew that this battle was unavoidable, and a wave of killing intent was slowly gathering within his body.


    However, Spiritshadow did not show any fear. Instead, his Yin Qi surged. He seemed extremely excited and his deep blue eyes were filled with a bloodthirsty greed.


    "Killing, what a beautiful taste ¡­"


    Gui Ying''s cackling laughter was like that of a lunatic, sinister and terrifying.


    "Arrogant!" He didn''t know how long it had been since he had seen the latter''s greedy gaze. In an instant, it had ignited his boundless anger, "You insignificant evil monster, today I will definitely kill you under my God Slaughtering Spear!"


    Weng! *


    As he spoke, the long spear in Murong Nantian''s hand trembled. He didn''t wave the spear, but a sharp aura instantly burst forth. It was imposing and it shot straight up into the sky!


    God Slaughtering Spear!


    On the surface, there was no way to accurately determine the quality of the spear, but from its terrifying aura, it was not hard to deduce that it was definitely a peerless spear that possessed the might of a demon.


    However, in the face of the spear''s aura, Spiritshadow didn''t panic, as if he didn''t care at all.


    A cold light flashed through Murong Nantian''s eyes. Gui Ying''s calmness caused his heart to become even more serious. However, it was not that he was timid. With a thought, Origin Energy surged out like a tidal wave and poured into the long spear.


    A spear thrust out ¡­

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    BOOM!


    Within the forest, Murong Nantian thrust out with his spear. His might was like a rainbow, and with his powerful strength, the entire sky trembled. And just like that, the God Slaughtering Spear in his hand carried a biting cold killing intent as it slashed towards Gui Ying step by step.


    Ka ka ka!


    The long spear pierced through the air, and an extremely dense Spear Intent surged out, sealing off the space and causing the surroundings of Ghastly Shadow to seem like a cage, unable to break free.


    The color of the sky and earth faded from that spear strike. It completely displayed Murong Nantian''s powerful strength.


    However, facing this scene, the ghostly figure still didn''t show any signs of panic. It just calmly stood there, unmoving, as if it were mocking Murong Nantian.


    The long spear rushed forward and arrived in front of Gui Ying in the blink of an eye.


    But just at that moment, Murong Nantian''s expression suddenly changed.


    This is ¡­


    Suddenly, a deep chilliness inexplicably attacked him, causing Murong Nantian''s soul to feel as if it were frozen.


    What?


    Murong Nantian''s heart trembled. He subconsciously retracted his spear and quickly backed away.


    At that very instant, Gui Ying''s floating body, as well as the cold chilliness that spread everywhere, from who knew where, made Murong Nantian''s heart tighten.


    The chilliness was too terrifying. It could even harm one''s soul. If he had retreated too late just now, Murong Nantian would have definitely paid a heavy price.


    However, just as Murong Nantian was still in a state of shock, an even more horrifying thing happened in front of him.


    A dazzling blue light streaked through the air, and with a speed that Murong Nantian couldn''t even react to, shot into his eyes.


    This ray of light radiated from Spiritshadow''s eyes. It was merciless and cold, without a single shred of emotion. It was as if it originated from a deity that could ignore all living creatures in the world.


    In an instant, Murong Nantian''s pupils were dyed a demonic blue. It looked like a deep sea surface, and in the middle of the sea, a horrifying vortex was endlessly forming, as if a terrifying storm was brewing.


    In an instant, Murong Nantian''s eyes lost all color. It was as if he fell into an endless abyss. It was pitch-black. Not only that, his thoughts had also gradually slowed down at this moment, about to fall into a deep sleep.


    This scene was extremely peaceful, but it was terrifyingly peaceful.


    He could kill with just a glance? Also, the other party was a great power whose name shook the Azure Province. If such a thing got out, it would definitely cause a huge uproar. This method was too terrifying!


    Weng! *


    Just as Murong Nantian''s soul was about to sink, a ray of light suddenly blossomed above his head.


    It was a pagoda about the size of his palm. Its body was simple and unadorned, as if it had experienced many years of vicissitudes. On its surface were numerous strange and complex patterns.


    At this moment, the patterns were blossoming with dazzling divine light, forming a protective barrier that protected Murong Nantian''s soul.


    "Eh?"


    Upon seeing this scene, Spiritshadow let out a light gasp of surprise. His voice was stiff and sinister, carrying a trace of surprise.


    Clearly, this pagoda was also a great treasure!


    After a short moment, the blue light in Murong Nantian''s eyes dissipated, and his soul regained consciousness.


    However, his expression was filled with extreme terror.


    "Lone Eyes, you''re actually from the Baleful Yin race? ¡­" "How is this possible!?" Didn''t your clan leave the Nine Prefectures long ago? " Murong Nantian looked at Gui Ying, his eyes filled with disbelief.


    Just now, Ghastly Shadow''s methods made Murong Nantian confirm his identity, but exactly because of that, it made him even more terrified because it involved the ancient secrets of the continent of the Nine Provinces. He only managed to understand a few things from the Murong family''s classical records, and those records were truly horrifying.


    "Heh, I never expected that someone would be able to recognize my clan''s identity after such a long time. This really surprises me ¡­" Spiritshadow smiled sinisterly and did not conceal anything. Moreover, from his tone, it was obvious that he was extremely proud of his identity.


    It really was the Baleful Yin tribe!


    He, as the head of the Murong family, had been used to seeing the wind and waves in his life. Normally, even if Mt. Tai collapsed in front of his eyes, he would still be able to remain calm, but today, after knowing Gui Ying''s identity, he could no longer remain calm.


    Because that news was really too shocking. Compared to the collapse of Mt. Tai, it was akin to the collapse of heaven and earth. The entire Nine Provinces would be in turmoil because of that.


    There was no doubt about this. In the history of the Nine Prefectures, this point of view had been proven more than once. Therefore, there was a saying that had been passed down since ancient times ¡ª the birth of a yin fiend and the calamity of the Nine Prefectures!


    Phew...


    Thinking of that, after a brief moment of shock, Murong Nantian quickly calmed down. After all, he was a person who had seen the world. He wouldn''t lose his composure just because of that discovery.


    "How did you get here? And what is it all about? " Murong Nantian frowned and asked calmly.


    "Tsk tsk, your question is really stupid ¡­ You want to trick me so easily? " Spiritshadow''s body trembled, as if he was mocking Murong Nantian''s childishness.


    But the next moment, he said, "But there''s no harm in telling you. The world is coming and my clan will definitely return. At that time, the entire Nine Provinces will submit to my clan. Hahaha!"


    "Arrogant!"


    As the leader of the top powers in the Azure Province, he would absolutely not allow that to happen!


    "Since your Baleful Yin tribe is so ambitious, I will stop you today no matter what your motive is!"


    "Stop me?"


    Gui Ying laughed out loud, "Haha, with your insignificant cultivation, if you didn''t have a great treasure protecting you, you would have already been squashed to death by me. Still boasting shamelessly and wanting to stop me, do you have the ability to do so?"


    Murong Nantian remained silent, but the aura he exuded didn''t decrease in the slightest.


    Looking at you, I''m sure you know some things about my clan. I don''t mind telling you, my clan has already returned to an unprecedented peak, and now, when the world arrives, we will use the Azure Province as a springboard to slaughter the Nine Provinces. Do you think that with the power of the current Azure Province, it can stop my clan? Gui Ying said arrogantly, and then continued, "If you choose to submit to me, I can spare your life when my clan arrives for the war, and even spare your family if you are willing to cooperate, and after the war, I can promise you that you will be even more powerful, and that it is not impossible for you to dominate the entire Azure Province ¡­ Do you want to think about it? "


    Gui Ying said in an extremely enticing manner.


    However, when he heard Gui Ying''s words, Murong Nantian''s face became icy cold, and the killing intent in his eyes became even more intense!


    When Gui Ying saw this, he regretfully shook his head: "A wise man knows his place. My Lord has already calculated the heavens''s secret, once the great world arrives, the Azure Province will definitely fall. This is the fate of the heavens cannot be changed, if you submit, you can obtain endless benefits.


    "Hur hur."


    However, Murong Nantian sneered and asked, "Your master predicted the destruction of the Azure Province because of the Heavenly Mystery? ¡­ However, why would our human race''s sages predict that when the great world arrives, the Azure Province''s emperor would reappear?


    "The way is different, but one does not seek it for oneself. Stop with your hypocritical thoughts ¡­"


    "Heh, what a pity ¡­" Spiritshadow smiled sinisterly.


    After he said that, the ghost''s body suddenly flashed and rushed towards Murong Nantian like a ghost. His illusionary body emitted endless cold killing intent.


    His body also emitted jet-black light, and an enormous evil shadow appeared behind him. This evil shadow held a sickle in its hand, and its appearance was haggard. Its entire body was wrapped up by the cloth ribbons, like a mummy that had just been dug out.


    The instant this evil figure appeared, the baleful aura in the surroundings suddenly skyrocketed, as though they had entered a field of immortals, the pressure of this entire space was terrifying to the extreme.


    Without a doubt, this evil shadow was Spiritshadow''s Nihility God!


    "Hee hee ¡­"


    In the next moment, Gui Ying laughed. The evil figure behind him suddenly moved, and with the wave of the sickle, a strange red light shot towards Murong Nantian''s neck.


    Murong Nantian''s pupils shrank. His body was like a feather that was blown away. He floated backwards and at the same time, thrusted out the spear in his hand.


    Clang!


    A terrifying collision force caused Murong Nantian''s body to tremble. A golden light appeared on his spear. The golden light was as sharp as Gengjin.


    Clearly, this was the Concept of Earth, the Concept of Metal!


    The Concept of Metal was known to have unparalleled attack power, and the spear was known as the overlord of weapons. When the two were combined, its might could shake the heaven and earth, destroying all obstructions!


    However, the situation was not ideal when facing the sickle of the evil shadow.


    The golden light was constantly being torn apart by the spinning scythe, as if the scythe was a wheel that could wear out any kind of power. Furthermore, after wearing off the power of the other party, the scythe was constantly approaching, just like the descent of death itself, silently reaping away life.


    At the same time, the ghost itself instantly appeared in front of Murong Nantian like a ghost. Once again, deep blue light blossomed in its eyes. It was sinister and evil, causing chills to run down one''s spine.


    "Lowly human, lowly bloodline, how can you fight against me?"


    Spiritshadow laughed out loud and began to attack like a torrential rain!


    Crack!


    A sharp whistling sound rang out, and with the help of the Ghost Shadow Terminator Eyes, Murong Nantian''s mind relaxed slightly. The Evil Shadow''s sickle went around the latter''s long spear and went around his neck.


    Without any hesitation, Spiritshadow laughed evilly and the sickle quickly slashed across.


    Hm?


    However, in the next moment, Spiritshadow''s laughter suddenly stopped. This was because in the instant the scythe streaked past, he actually didn''t feel the slightest bit of force.


    Remains?


    Weng! *


    In that instant, a pagoda revolved above Spiritshadow''s head and gradually grew larger. Dazzling divine light continuously blossomed from the pagoda, forming a cage that enveloped both Spiritshadow and his Nihility God shadow.


    Gui Ying did not even think about it, with a thought, he commanded Xie Ying to attack.


    With a crashing sound, the dark sickle fiercely slashed across the light barrier that was formed by the pagoda. A cold light flashed, and this strike even cut open a crack in space. A violent current of air swept out, showing its might.


    However, the light barrier of the pagoda didn''t move at all. It was as if the devastating attack just now was only a gentle breeze.


    "How is this possible ¡­?"


    Gui Ying was startled and he took a step back. He looked around in bewilderment before locking his eyes onto the pagoda above his head. After a careful examination, his expression became even more surprised.


    "It''s actually that treasure! Looks like your identity isn''t ordinary, I was actually careless ¡­ But it''s nothing. Although this pagoda is powerful, it can only trap me temporarily. It can''t cause me any harm ¡­ Sooner or later, I will break free. At that time, the one who will die will still be you. "Hee hee ¡­"


    Gui Ying was initially bewildered, but he gradually calmed down. He had indeed heard of this pagoda, and it had a great restraining effect on his tribe. If he were to use his full strength, he would definitely not be able to handle it. However, Murong Nantian did not have that kind of strength. At most, he only used the power of the second floor of the tower. To Gui Ying, it was not too much of a threat.


    Murong Nantian remained silent. He had to admit that whether it was in strength or knowledge, this Phantom Shadow far surpassed him. Therefore, even though Murong Nantian had many treasures with him, he still seemed powerless.


    "I''m guessing that you went through so much trouble to come here, you must have some sort of motive, right? As long as I trap you and delay you for a while, do you think you can achieve your goal? " Murong Nantian pondered for a while before probing.


    Spiritshadow smiled in disdain.


    "Your thoughts are too simple. This space has long been isolated by me and no one can escape. Once I escape, all of you will die!" Tsk tsk, moreover, are you that sure that I am only one person? Hahaha, the wheel of destiny, no one can stop it! "


    "You have an accomplice?" Murong Nantian shivered. The arrogance of the ghost shadows made his heart feel even heavier. He did not know what the other party''s goal was, nor did he know how many enemies they had. He was completely like a headless fly.


    "Hehe, are you panicking?"


    Gui Ying smiled sinisterly, "My clan''s Divine Light will once again shine on the World of the Nine Continents. I can give you one last chance, surrender to my clan and become my clan''s slave. I''ll spare your life!"


    Spiritshadow once again spoke out as if he had turned into a divine staff.


    "Spare me and not die?" Murong Nantian sneered and disdainfully said, "Why would I, Murong Nantian, need to beg for my life from you people who are neither human nor ghost?"


    "Indeed, no one can stop the wheel of history, so your clan is fated to be like the past. Exiled from the Nine Provinces, disdained by the world!"


    "How dare you!"


    Murong Nantian''s words caused Spiritshadow to be enraged. That history was the eternal humiliation of his clan. Now, it was dug up by Murong Nantian. To the proud Spiritshadow, it was like stabbing his heart with a knife.


    "You dare to blaspheme against my clan. I will definitely torture you and use your fear to pay tribute to my clan''s dead spirits!" Spiritshadow roared furiously, and the murderous aura around his body seemed to have condensed into reality.


    "You can come out first." Yet, Murong Nantian was not afraid. As the master of the Murong family, if he lacked even this bit of courage, wouldn''t he be a joke?


    In reality, in the Murong family, there were quite a few people who were even stronger than Spiritshadow. For Murong Nantian to become the master of the family, other than his proud talent, one could also see his extraordinary ability!

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    In the secret realm, when Murong Nantian temporarily trapped the ghost shadow, the rest of the people were still frantically running away.


    Rank nine spirit beasts were known as unrivalled existences below the Nihility God Stage. Their strength was simply too terrifying. Even though people had already started running the moment they discovered them, there were still quite a few who died.


    In the forest, a young man was trying his best to get rid of the spirit beasts.


    The youth still had some lingering fear as he walked into the forest. Although his face looked exhausted, it was still a smile filled with hope that he had survived. His strength wasn''t high, and people with his strength died in the mouth of spirit beasts.


    The youth was also happy for his good fortune. Only after experiencing true life and death could he understand how wonderful it was to be able to survive.


    Crash! *


    However, at this time, under the scorching sun, a cold wind suddenly appeared out of nowhere.


    This wind was very gentle and silent. However, it was ice-cold to the bone. It was as if even his soul was affected by it, causing him to tremble.


    Hiss!


    The youth took in a breath of cold air and could not help but shiver.


    Swoosh!


    Before he could even react, a blood-colored cold radiance appeared in his line of sight. With a speed that made it impossible for him to react, it entered his throat.


    With a "pu" sound, blood splattered. From start to finish, the youth did not understand what had happened.


    In the next moment, a sinister and devilish face appeared in his iris. That terrifying and familiar face made the youth feel a bit absent-minded.


    "Is... "Why?" The youth used all his strength to ask. He was unwilling, but also confused. Why would he die here, in the hands of the person in front of him?


    "Because your blood is very delicious. I need it!"


    What answered the youth was a thin and red lips. The smile on its face was like that of a clown in a drama, sinister and evil.


    As the sound of his voice faded, the youth finally closed his eyes.


    A dark red flexible sword twined around the youth''s neck like a poisonous snake. The demonic body of the sword greedily absorbed the blood that flowed from the youth''s neck. As it did so, the blood-red flexible sword became even more demonic.


    A moment later, the youth''s body was sucked dry of blood and turned into a mummy. The strange demon figure revealed an expression of satisfaction and quickly disappeared into the forest.


    At the same time, in another part of the forest, Cang Yun gradually stopped his footsteps. After running so far, he finally escaped the pursuit of the spirit beasts.


    BOOM!


    Right at this moment, a rumbling sound resounded through the horizon, echoing out from the depths of the forest. Cang Yun''s expression trembled, before an astonished expression appeared on his face.


    Was there a peerless expert fighting?


    According to the calculation of the undulations, both sides were definitely not ordinary people for a battle to cause such a commotion. And in this secret realm, the only thing that could possibly happen was that mysterious creature!


    But who was the other person?


    Cang Yun mused for a moment. After which, he focused his expression and flew towards the direction where the fluctuation came from ¡­ If someone was fighting with the mysterious creature, this was a chance he had never had before!


    This kind of situation continued to occur within the secret realm. After hearing the battle''s fluctuation, a majority of the people simultaneously rushed over.


    Ever since Ghastly Shadow destroyed the secret plane''s transportation formation, everyone was trapped here. Although the majority of people did not know that Ghastly Shadow was the culprit, there was no one who did not want to find a way out.


    The sounds of battle gave the crowd a guide.


    But that process was fated to not go smoothly because with people hurrying without detection, a cold and bloodthirsty person was also silently starting his journey of killing.

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    Time passed. Half a day quickly passed. In the blink of an eye, the sun had set.


    Half a day later, most of the people were already extremely close to the battle undulations. As the distance between them shrank, more and more people began to gather together.


    However, this kind of unity didn''t bring too much joy. This was because a piece of news was like a nightmare that lingered in everyone''s heart.


    Along the way, quite a few people saw corpses that looked like mummified corpses. However, looking at the sword scars on their wounds ¡­ It was obvious that a murderous demon had appeared in the secret realm.


    For a time, everyone was panicking!


    Within the forest, Cang Yun, who was hurrying along, also frowned. He had naturally heard of this news. In fact, it was not only hearsay that he had personally seen two corpses during his journey.


    These corpses all died in an extremely miserable manner, and all the blood in their bodies was pulled out, leaving only a withered set of skin and bones. It was difficult to imagine that when they were alive, they were actually hot-blooded youths that were filled with vigor.


    This method was both infuriating and terrifying.


    As Cang Yun travelled, he pondered ¡­


    The first thing that came to his mind was the evil scheme of that mysterious being. After all, unless one was a great evildoer, it was impossible for one to use such ruthless methods. Furthermore, the disciples of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy should not have this kind of evil nature.


    However, after some thought, Cang Yun rejected this conjecture because with the mysterious creature''s strength, it was just child''s play. As long as it had this kind of idea, it could kill anyone easily.


    All of a sudden, things became complicated and confusing ¡­


    Hm?


    However, just as Cang Yun was lost in thought, the sounds of a battle faintly reached his ears. He stopped in his tracks and quickly rushed over.


    At this time, in a certain forest within the secret realm, there were several figures standing in the open space with fiendish smiles on their faces. The one in the lead was the young master of the Nether Realm, Luoqing.


    It was obvious that these people were disciples of the Netherworld Kingdom.


    Opposite these people was a woman with a calm and elegant temperament. She wore light blue clothes and stood there indifferently, like a blooming blue lotus flower.


    "Cang Yue, I never thought that I would meet you here. Heh, the heavens are really cruel, to actually give me the chance to destroy a flower ¡­" A sinister smile appeared on Rosella''s face as she looked at the girl in front of her.


    This trip to the Immortal Yang Secret Realm had truly undergone too many changes, causing Luo Qing''s original plan to deal with the Vastheaven Realm to go bankrupt. Luo Qing originally thought that it was impossible to eliminate Cang Yun, but now, with Cang Yue''s appearance, it ignited hope in his heart once again.


    As long as they captured Cang Yue, it would be impossible for the Vastheaven Realm to do anything and it would be much easier to deal with Cang Yun.


    Of course, all of this was because Luo Qing did not know about Cang Yun''s improvement within the immortal palace. If he knew that Cang Yun had actually managed to pass the 9th level of the immortal palace, he would have been scared to death.


    "Cang Yue, I suggest that you surrender. If you resist, you''ll have to suffer a bit more." As far as he was concerned, with the few of them fighting against Cang Yue, it would be a piece of cake for them.


    Cang Yue looked at him indifferently, and with an indifferent expression, she said, "If you don''t want to die, then get out of the way."


    Cang Yue also hated this group of people from the Netherworld Realm to the bone. The conflict between the two sides had long reached the point where it was unable to be resolved.


    "Yo, your temper is quite good. Does Miss Cang still think that she can stay in the Immortal Yang Spirit Academy? ¡­" "No one will stand up for you here ¡­" Luo Qing sneered, as he saw it, Cang Yue''s actions were simply a show of strength, but not of strength.


    After all, Cang Yue had led the disciples of the Vastheaven Realm two years ago and had exchanged countless blows with the two. The two of them knew each other''s strength thoroughly, so Luo Qing did not believe that Cang Yue would make any great progress in just three months.


    But the truth was the complete opposite of what he had imagined!


    In the next moment, Cang Yue''s gaze sharpened. A guqin suddenly appeared in front of her, and her lily-white hands lightly strummed the zither.


    Weng! *


    An invisible sonic wave surged out. After which, it smashed into Luo Qing''s chest in front of his astonished eyes.


    Boom! *


    In an instant, Luoqing was sent flying like a sandbag. In the end, he lay on the ground like a dead dog, unable to get up even after a long time.


    Sound waves hurting someone?


    What kind of method was this?


    All of a sudden, the few Nether Realm disciples who followed Luo Qing were also dumbfounded. Cang Yue''s methods were truly unimaginable for them.


    Cang Yue''s beautiful eyes swept the area, and indifferently glanced at the few of them. After that, she caressed the zither with her fingers, and once again, raised her hand, about to play ¡­


    "Stop, we admit defeat!"


    "Don''t, don''t do it." A few of his henchmen trembled in fear and knelt on the ground with a thump. What a joke! Even their master, Luoqing, was killed in an instant. How could they not panic?


    Cang Yue was silent, and her beautiful eyes revealed a hint of disgust. These people truly lacked backbone. In the next moment, she put away the zither, turned around, and left.


    A mob was not worth it for her to kill.


    Upon seeing this, the henchmen finally let out a long sigh of relief ¡­


    Puff ¡­ Ahhh!


    However, just as Cang Yue took a few steps forward, a miserable scream rang out.


    Cang Yue suddenly turned around and saw that other than Luo Qing who was still unconscious, the other few disciples from the Nether Realm had all died a horrible death on the spot. Beside the corpses of these few people, a dark and cold figure was standing there with a bloodthirsty smile on his face.


    Seeing Cang Yue''s fixated gaze, that cold figure revealed a devilish smile.


    "Why did you kill them?" Cang Yue stared at the figure that had suddenly appeared, her face slightly pale. She could not sense any life in this figure, and only the dense Yin Energy that was condensed into a physical entity felt extremely oppressed.


    "Daring to attack Junior Sister Cang Yue, isn''t that simply committing suicide ¡­"


    An eerie sound rang out, and when paired with the bloody corpse at the side, it caused one''s scalp to go numb.


    Cang Yue''s pupils shrank, as she suddenly thought of something ¡­


    "The famous killing monster that appeared in the secret plane was you?"


    "Demon?" "This title doesn''t sound too good ¡­" The silhouette frowned in dissatisfaction, but did not deny it.


    "It really is you!" Cang Yue''s face became even paler, but this time, this paleness was completely due to anger. Facing such a heartless person, it was hard for her to control her emotions.


    "You deserve to die!"


    With an angry reprimand, that ancient zither appeared in Cang Yue''s hands once again. For the sake of more innocent lives, she had to fight today!


    Seeing this, the figure helplessly sighed ¡­


    "Ahh, you know what I think of you, yet you''re always going against me. Why do you need to do that?"


    Cang Yue knitted her delicate eyebrows, completely unmoved.


    "Take out your sword, Xu Guang!"

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    "Take out your sword, Xu Guang!"


    In the forest, the identity of the other party was obvious the moment Cang Yue finished speaking.


    "You have made great progress, but you are still not my match ¡­ As long as you obey me, I will draw you to pursue greater power! " Xu Guang stood with his hands behind his back, tempting him with a charming tone.


    Xu Guang''s eyes were high at the top in his entire life, and Cang Yue was the only woman who had ever tempted him. Thus, even though his personality had greatly changed, in his heart, he still harbored some fantasies towards Cang Yue.


    His martial path was filled with an intense possessive desire. Without Cang Yue, his mind would never be complete.


    "Wishful thinking. In the past, even though you were narrow-minded, I still treated you as a human. However, now that you have fallen to such a state, you are not even comparable to a bird/beast!" Cang Yue berated.


    "So that''s how you look at me?" Xu Guang shook his head in disappointment and sighed.


    But in the next moment, he regained his charming smile and his tone became even more sinister. "But it doesn''t matter. Since I can''t get you in this way, I''ll change my methods ¡­"


    As he spoke, Xu Guang pulled up the sleeves of his left hand. On his arm, a blood colored soft sword twisted like a small snake. The sword''s body was embedded in his flesh, greedily absorbing the blood.


    In the next moment, Xu Guang directly took out the blood colored long sword. Ignoring his badly mutilated left arm, his face instead revealed a devilish smile.


    This sword had given him strength, a powerful and fascinating strength!


    "Let the blood dragon fuse with you. From now on, you belong to me and also belong to me alone!" Xu Guang extended his pale palm and gently caressed the sword, revealing a crazy, sickly smile.


    The Blood Wyrm was the sword''s name, and the biggest feature of his sword was that it could grow by absorbing fresh blood. The Blood Wyrm was the sword''s name, and the greatest characteristic of his sword was that it could grow by absorbing fresh blood.


    And now, Xu Guang wanted to use this method to obtain the woman he loved.


    Swoosh!


    In the next moment, Xu Guang moved first. His figure flashed, and like a ghost, he quietly arrived next to Cang Yue in the blink of an eye. At the same time, the Blood Dragon in his hand, like a poisonous snake that was about to launch an attack, shot towards Cang Yue''s throat with an unbelievable speed.


    This attack, regardless of strength or speed, had reached a terrifying level. Obviously, in the past three months, Xu Guang''s progress had reached an exaggerated level.


    Cang Yue''s expression changed slightly, but her reaction was not slow. She strummed the zither with her bare hand, and an invisible sound wave spread out, instantly forming a earthen yellow barrier, and wrapped around her delicate body.


    Clang!


    When the blood colored longsword pierced the barrier, a metallic, ear-piercing buzzing sound immediately rang out. And what was unexpected was that the barrier formed by Cang Yue''s sonic wave, was actually completely unharmed under this sword strike, without even the slightest ripple.


    This situation was truly unimaginable. Since when did sound transform into such a method of attack?


    Xu Guang''s pupils constricted. There was also a hint of surprise in his eyes. After that, his body moved backwards like a gust of cold wind.


    "What a mysterious method of using Origin Energy!" This is the fortuitous encounter that you acquired in the Immortal Palace''s Sword Tower? " Xu Guang''s expression became slightly more serious. He could feel that the concept of the martial way that Cang Yue comprehended was extremely extraordinary. If it wasn''t for the difference in their cultivation levels, he might not have had the chance to do anything to the latter.


    However, at the same time of seriousness, Xu Guang became even more excited. This was because the more talented a person was, the more delicious their blood would be, and the more power they would be able to provide him with!


    Cang Yue remained silent. Xu Guang revealed a greedy look, causing a killing intent to gradually rise in her heart.


    She sat cross-legged with the zither placed horizontally in front of her.


    Clang!


    As the melodious sound of the zither drifted through the air, the surrounding area seemed to have turned into a vast sea, as the sound of the zither traveled through the air. It didn''t have the slightest bit of domineering aura, but as the sound of the zither traveled through the air, the surroundings seemed to have turned into a vast ocean.


    Being in this sea, it gave people a suffocating feeling ¡­ ¡­


    However, Xu Guang did not panic at all. Facing such a situation, he actually revealed a mocking smile.


    "The zither music lasts as long as the ocean, this technique is truly mysterious ¡­" But since my Flood Dragon has entered the sea, how can you trap me? "


    With that, Xu Guang waved his sword, and in that instant, the Blood Flood Dragon churned and the sea roared!


    "Since your sea is too calm, I will add a few more waves to your storm!"


    Crash! *


    Cang Yue''s zither music stopped, but her expression did not change at all.


    In the next moment, the zither music changed, and a zither music rose up from Cang Yue''s fingertips. It was like a vine full of tentacles, twitching its vines as it twined towards Xu Guang.


    Xu Guang''s eyes flashed, and then his sword slashed out, turning into a blood colored sword light, shattering the zither music one by one.


    "It''s a bit troublesome, but I''m still far from being able to beat him ¡­ So, you should just admit defeat. " Xu Guang gave Cang Yue a faint smile, as if victory was already in his grasp.


    Cang Yue remained unmoved. She flicked her fingers and the zither music turned again.


    This time, the sound of the zither was filled with an incomparably explosive aura, like a raging fire, bringing along an incomparably hot aura, enveloping Xu Guang from all directions.


    Seeing this scene, Xu Guang''s face finally turned serious. This was because he could feel that the flaming aura created by the zither music actually existed. The incomparably hot aura made him feel a hint of danger!


    Swish!


    Thus, Xu Guang''s eyes turned serious. He suddenly raised the blood-red sword in his hand, and an extremely thick smell of blood suddenly spread out!


    Boundless Blood Curtain!


    Xu Guang roared, and blood spurted out from the blood-red sword. This blood was filled with a strange power, and when combined with Xu Guang''s Origin Energy, it instantly turned into a bloody curtain, shrouding Cang Yue within.


    Cang Yue raised her head to look at the blood screen above her head. Her brows furrowed, she could feel that within the blood screen, there was an extremely strong corrosive power that was currently nibbling away at her Origin Energy defense.


    Moreover, her zither notes were unable to penetrate this endless curtain of blood. It seemed as if the energy within was inexhaustible and terrifyingly dense.


    "Haha, it took the blood of ninety-eight warriors to form a blood screen ¡­" "This power, how is it?"


    Xu Guang laughed out loud, although this was also his first time using it, but he was very satisfied with the effects of the blood screen.


    "Bastard!"


    Cang Yue finally could not hold it in and cursed out loud. Ninety-eight warriors, a total of ninety-eight living creatures.


    Clang!


    Thus, Cang Yue''s gaze was filled with killing intent, and the zither music changed once again!


    In an instant, the zither music surged out like a golden horse blooming with an unstoppable sharp aura.


    The path of metal was unstoppable!


    BOOM!


    Countless zither sounds were like incomparably sharp blades that crazily stabbed into the curtain of blood. In an instant, the curtain of blood surged with monstrous waves!


    However, Xu Guang was still unmoved. He had a sinister yet victorious smile on his face the entire time.


    He looked at Cang Yue and laughed charmingly, "It''s useless. Do you think you alone can break the power formed from the blood of ninety-eight practitioners?"


    As expected, after a while, under Cang Yue''s bombardment, even though the blood screen was rolling violently, there were still no signs of damage.


    Her cultivation was still too low, and was unable to unleash the power of the concept of martial arts that she had comprehended. Otherwise, how could a mere blood screen, under the effect of her zither music, contain any of the five elements?


    Seeing this, Xu Guang smiled sinisterly: "This blood screen absorbed ninety-eight lives, just one person away from perfection. Originally, I had planned to leave this spot for Cang Yun, but who would have thought that I would meet you ¡­"


    "You are someone I will never be able to leave behind in my life, so I can only merge you into this blood screen. From now on, you will always be by my side ¡­" "Hehehe ¡­"


    As the sound of his voice faded, Xu Guang slowly raised his palm and then suddenly slammed it down!


    Blood Tomb!


    BOOM!


    In an instant, a boundless blood screen surged crazily, and in the blink of an eye, it formed a wave of blood that covered the sky.


    Clang!


    The sound of a zither rang out, and an earthen yellow defensive barrier instantly appeared in front of Cang Yue.


    In the next moment, the blood waves frantically hit the defensive barrier. In an instant, sand and rocks flew everywhere and the entire forest trembled.


    The earthen yellow light curtain in front of Cang Yue forcibly blocked the power of this blood wave. However, the serious expression on her face did not fade in the slightest. Instead, as a huge shadow neared, it became even more intense.


    "Tsk tsk ¡­" It''s useless. You can block one blow, but you can''t block the ten moves ¡­ "In this blood screen, I am the ruler. As long as the blood screen is not broken, my power will be endless!" Xu Guang said without any hurry, and the moment he said those words, another blood wave condensed and viciously lashed out.


    Bang!


    As the attack fell, the earthen yellow defensive barrier in front of Cang Yue trembled violently, and the color of it instantly darkened by a lot.


    Cang Yue''s face paled slightly. Being hit by the backlash of power, she was obviously not well either.


    Bang bang!


    However, Xu Guang didn''t have the slightest intention of holding back. The moment he decided to turn Cang Yue into a curtain of blood, he already wanted to kill her!


    A series of huge waves came crashing over with great force.


    After only ten breaths of time, Cang Yue''s defensive barrier started to crumble. Traces of cracks gradually spread like a spider web, as if it would break into pieces in the next moment.


    Once it was shattered, it was not hard to imagine how she would be swallowed by that monstrous blood wave ¡­


    A drop of sweat quietly dripped down from Cang Yue''s beautiful face. A helpless and bitter smile rose on her face.


    In her memories, at the very last moment, a figure had saved her like a god had descended into the world ¡­


    And this time around, would that figure still appear again?


    Crack!


    Just as she finished her thought, the defensive barrier finally broke apart!


    A monstrous wave of blood rose, and suddenly smashed down under Cang Yue''s gradually despairing gaze ¡­

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    Swoosh!


    Within the forest, a monstrous wave of blood descended, and at the moment Cang Yue closed her eyes in despair.


    Suddenly, a beam of light as hot as the sun shot through the sky like a bolt of lightning.


    BOOM!


    The scorching sword light slashed onto the blood wave, and a series of explosions resounded in the sky. Immediately after, the originally unstoppable blood wave was chopped into two halves like paper, barely able to last for a breath.


    As a result, the blood screen collapsed, and the world became clear once more.


    Xu Guang stared blankly at this scene, his eyes flashing with disbelief.


    How is this possible!?


    A blood screen that contained 98 lives was broken by just like that?


    "It''s you!"


    However, when Xu Guang raised his head and saw who it was, the shock on his dark face grew even denser.


    Because this person was none other than Cang Yun!


    "The last two times we met, it was always like this. You really are as I said before, without ability, you can only bully women." The corner of Cang Yun''s mouth curled up into a faint smile. However, within that smile was a hidden killing intent.


    The last time they met at the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy, Cang Yue had also encountered such a situation, and history was always shockingly similar ¡­


    "You ¡­"


    Xu Guang was at a loss for words, this truly was not a glorious matter. Even though his personality had changed drastically, he still believed this. After all, he, who thirsted for power, was very masculine.


    However, these were not the things that he was concerned about right now. What he wanted to know the most was, how did Cang Yun possess such powerful strength?


    If Cang Yue''s improvement over the past three months had already surprised Xu Guang, then Cang Yun''s previous sword attack had simply broken the limits of Xu Guang''s imagination!


    The fourth layer of the Secret Treasure, with just a single sword strike, it broke through his blood screen. This was truly a fantasy, even now Xu Guang didn''t dare to believe it.


    After all, this power was condensed from the lives of ninety-eight martial artists. There was no doubt that it was powerful.


    "You actually comprehended the jade slip''s martial dao concept?" "Yes, it must be like this. Only with that martial arts Concept can one cut apart my blood screen!" Xu Guang mumbled to himself like a madman. The first thing he thought of was the reason why Cang Yun''s strength had increased by leaps and bounds. This was also the reason why Xu Guang''s own strength had increased by leaps and bounds.


    This situation surprised Xu Guang even more because he knew that it was very difficult for him to comprehend a high level martial art concept. Taking him as an example, what he comprehended was only a middle and upper level martial art concept, far from the one that Cang Yun had chosen, but this martial art concept, in order to comprehend it, Xu Guang did not hesitate to choose a decadent personality, in order to succeed.


    This seemed like a simple choice, but how could the price be that simple? Otherwise, why would Xu Guang be the only one to choose this path out of so many people?


    It meant that the price was too high!


    Cang Yun did not answer, but turned his head to look at Cang Yue, and asked gently: "Are you alright?"


    "I''m fine." Cang Yue shook her head slightly, and a helpless smile emerged on her lips. This scene was also very familiar, as if history was repeating itself, and in the moment of danger, there would always be a thin yet comforting figure blocking in front of her.


    "It''s good that you''re fine."


    Cang Yun nodded his head before turning to look at Xu Guang, his eyes filled with killing intent.

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    Swish!


    In the middle of the battlefield, Cang Yun stared at Xu Guang, his eyes filled with killing intent!


    The two of them could be said to be fated enemies. Ever since they joined the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy, because Cang Yun''s talent had always been above Xu Guang''s, the latter had gradually developed a hatred for him, causing the two of them to be on the same side.


    More than two years ago, when Cang Yun''s cultivation was crippled, Xu Guang took the opportunity to become famous. Xu Guang, who had the ambition to be a lowly person, attacked Cang Yun with a series of attacks, especially the disciples of the Vastheaven Realm. They received a lot of attention, and the hatred between the two became even stronger.


    Thus, the two of them had already known for a long time that sooner or later, there would be a day when they would have to fight.


    And this day had already come ¡­


    "You want to kill me?" When Xu Guang noticed the killing intent in Cang Yun''s eyes, his pupils constricted. He then said with a smile, "You think that this was all of my strength just now? "He''s too naive!"


    Cang Yun shrugged his shoulders, his killing intent not diminishing at all. He believed that Xu Guang did indeed have some powerful trump cards, but so what? He also had his own hidden cards.


    This time, Cang Yun was going to be like himself two years ago, and completely trample over Xu Guang!


    "Cang Yun, be careful. Xu Guang killed ninety-eight disciples of the trial, and used their blood to condense a power." Behind his, Cang Yue reminded.


    "Oh?"


    Cang Yun''s eyes flashed and the killing intent in his heart instantly soared once again.


    With regards to the matter of the disciples dying within the trial, according to Cang Yue''s reminder today, Cang Yun finally had an answer. To assassinate ninety-eight innocent lives, just how evil was that?


    "Heh, is there any use in reminding him? I will let you know that before absolute power, no matter what methods you use, it will all be in vain. " Xu Guang laughed.


    The two of them stood ten Zhang apart.


    In the next moment, Xu Guang raised the blood colored long sword in his hand. The four foot long sword was thin and long, like a venomous snake.


    At this moment, the aura emitted from Xu Guang''s body had actually become a lot denser than before. It was evident that he did not use his full strength when dealing with Cang Yue.


    "Cang Yun, I know you are very strong. Other than that sword attack just now, you have also hidden your true strength! But today, no matter what trump card you have, in front of me, it is all useless! "


    As Xu Guang spoke, a murderous aura emanated from his body. A thick smell of blood enveloped Xu Guang''s entire body.


    "For unparalleled strength, I gave up my own personality and was willing to forever degenerate my heart into darkness. What do you have to compete with me? I want to prove to everyone that I, Xu Guang, am the number one person in the entire Immortal Sun Spiritual Academy! "


    Xu Guang roared, and the infernal energy around his body formed numerous dragon serpents that coiled around the blood-red longsword.


    At this moment, his aura surged once again!


    Holding the long sword in his hand, Xu Guang suddenly rushed out!


    "Phew ¡­"


    Xu Guang turned into a gust of wind and instantly appeared in front of Cang Yun. The long sword in his hand viciously slashed down!


    This sword attack was extremely fast. When the sword landed, the air began to emit a trembling sound. If such a powerful force was cut solid, the body would definitely be decapitated.


    Clatter!


    Without delay, Cang Yun pressed his foot against the ground and with a flash, he borrowed the recoil to rapidly retreat. As for Xu Guang''s sword, it almost touched Cang Yun''s chest as it slashed downwards.


    Crack!


    The long sword landed heavily on the ground, the thick earth was like a crisp piece of paper, it was cut open by Xu Guang''s flexible sword, and at this time, Cang Yun had already instantly flashed behind Xu Guang, his ancient Cyan Peak Sword whistled out, thrusting forward.


    Xu Guang''s expression changed, but he did not panic. From his longsword, a Blood Dragon shot out, heading straight for Cang Yun''s attack.


    "Boom!"


    Cang Yun''s sword stabbed into the Blood Dragon that Xu Guang had summoned. The surging sword energy directly shattered the Blood Dragon, but the shattered Blood Dragon did not dissipate. Instead, it turned into a blood-red ribbon and firmly entangled Cang Yun''s Blue Peak Sword!


    "Is this another power?"


    Cang Yun frowned. The power of this Blood Dragon was the same as the blood screen. It was condensed from the blood of the disciples that Xu Guang had killed. It was very strange and powerful.


    At this time, the Cyan Peak Sword fell into the bloodstream as if it had fallen into a swamp, and the more it struggled, the deeper it sank.


    "Die!"


    Xu Guang suddenly turned around, his long sword swept out, slashing towards Cang Yun''s waist. But at this time, Cang Yun''s sword was still embedded in the blood!


    If this sword were to be cut, it was extremely likely that it would be cut in half.


    "First Style of the Sword Dao ¡ª Searing Star Flame!"


    In a split-second, a sharp sword intent suddenly surged up, forcefully breaking the shackles of the blood flow. Cang Yun took the opportunity to explosively retreat, at the same time, his body was thrown back, somersaulted in the air, and just like that, he dodged Xu Guang''s sword strike!


    Cang Yun could even feel the stabbing pain that Xu Guang''s sword was causing as it slashed across his face.


    "Whoosh!"


    Cang Yun''s body jumped up and flew backwards by ten zhang, creating some distance between him and Xu Guang.


    At this time, the blood flowing from Xu Guang''s back turned back into the blood dragon and flew back into his blood colored long sword.


    If he advanced like this, he could attack. If he retreated, he could defend. One could clearly see how powerful the blood was.


    "Truly difficult to deal with." Cang Yun was slightly surprised. This was clearly a power that came from collecting someone''s blood, but it was actually able to create all kinds of attacks at will. It was truly inconceivable.


    "Hehe, shocked?" This is only the beginning, if you don''t have the means, how could I dare to boast about my victory? " Xu Guang smiled fiendishly as he looked at Cang Yun.


    Cang Yun raised his eyebrows and shrugged casually, "It''s only just started ¡­ "Alright, then let''s see who has the more tricks up their sleeves."

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    Xu Guang smiled sinisterly, "That''s exactly what I meant. Today, let us decide who is the number one genius of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy!"


    "Come on, I will let you know that the martial arts you have exchanged for your corrupt personality is only this much!"


    Cang Yun sneered. After that exchange just now, he had already seen through Xu Guang''s martial dao concept. The Blood Demon Concept was a martial arts concept that was famous for its sinister and ruthless nature. In general, it could be considered a higher level Concept among the middle levels.


    The strongest aspect of this Blood Slaughter Concept was its ability to increase one''s strength through slaughter. It was considered a branch of the Great Way of the Death. However, compared to the true Dao of Death, the former was undoubtedly much weaker.


    Cang Yun''s pure yang energy was the nemesis of this blood fiend concept. Yin and Yang were the nemesis of each other. The pure Yang was the supreme yang, so it was naturally able to suppress Xu Guang''s concept.


    Behind Cang Yun, Cang Yue had quietly left the battlefield. Even though she really wanted to join hands with Cang Yun, she knew that Cang Yun would definitely not agree to it, because this battle, from this moment onwards, had become a fated battle between Cang Yun and Xu Guang.


    In their hearts, the other side had to be their opponent, and only the other side could have a perfect state of mind!


    "It''s nothing much, huh? Interesting!"


    Xu Guang grinned, and a wave of source energy fluctuations surged out. His face became ferocious, and his pupils also instantly turned conical, just like the Blood Dragon he released earlier. "Then, let''s begin ¡­"


    "Swoosh!"


    Xu Guang''s body shot forward. His speed was extremely fast, and his body swayed left and right slightly. He seemed to be floating in the air, just like a dragon serpent!


    Such a strange step, it gave people a strong deterrent force!


    "Die!"


    Xu Guang stabbed out with his sword, his eyes turning cold. His long sword stabbed straight towards Cang Yun''s chest.


    His strange steps, coupled with that crafty sword attack, showed Xu Guang''s extremely strong combat experience. After all, after Cang Yun, the fact that he was able to stay as the number one person in the Immortal Sun Spiritual Academy''s Earth Class was definitely not an exaggeration. Just his rich combat experience alone far surpassed many people of the same level.


    Cang Yun''s gaze turned cold and he took a sudden step forward. His body instantly turned into a stream of light as he retreated. His speed was not the slightest bit slower than Xu Guang!


    At the same time, Cang Yun shifted his body to the side to avoid Xu Guang''s sword. At the same time, the ancient Cyan Peak Sword in his hand stabbed out in an upright manner and with a domineering aura!


    Cang Yun had gained enlightenment of this sword from the Venerable Immortal Yang. Because he did not comprehend the domineering intent within it, he could not be considered strong. However, against Xu Guang''s dark and sinister sword style, this sword attack was the most suitable for him.


    Clatter!


    Sure enough, under the tyrannical power of Cang Yun''s sword, Xu Guang''s expression changed. He felt a sense of panic in his heart, and under the influence of this feeling, his body instantly froze.


    Cang Yun''s eyes lit up. This pause was his best opportunity to attack! At this time, Xu Guang also reacted. His arm rapidly rotated, and the long sword in his hand actually bent, like a poisonous snake, it coiled around Cang Yun''s arm, and directly rushed towards Cang Yun''s neck!


    Hm? Attacking a snake with a rod?


    Cang Yun''s expression changed slightly as he frowned. The difficulty in dealing with Xu Guang''s attack was beyond his imagination.


    In a split-second, Cang Yun didn''t have enough time to think. Seeing that the blood-red sword was about to pierce his throat, he quickly retracted his sword''s aura and quickly retreated.


    However, Xu Guang followed closely behind, his lips curled up in a fiendish smile: "Do you want to retreat now, it''s too late!"


    The blood qi and the source energy in Xu Guang''s body fused together, turning into streams of black Qi that could be seen with the naked eye. These streams of air were like falling into a snake''s nest, as they filled the surroundings of the azure cloud, blocking off all directions of retreat.


    "You can''t escape!"


    Xu Guang''s sword stabbed towards the azure cloud. With the help of the black gas, the sword was extremely tricky as it went straight for Cang Yun''s head!


    Seeing the blood-red sword about to strike Cang Yun, Cang Yun''s body began to twist strangely. A thick layer of afterimages appeared, and Cang Yun''s body seemed to transform into a nimble swallow, darting through the heavy rain.


    "Shoo! Shoo! Shoo!"


    The Azure Cloud continuously spun around, passing through the gaps of the black energy flow in an inconceivable trajectory. It continued to create more than a dozen more black energy flows. The last few were unavoidable. Cang Yun grasped his sword and slashed down.


    "Bang bang bang!"


    Several black chains that exuded a ghastly aura were all cut apart by Cang Yun''s sword!


    "Swoosh!"


    And at this time, behind Cang Yun, the buzzing sound of the blood-red sword piercing through the air suddenly rang out!


    Under Xu Guangliang''s rich combat experience, this blood-red sword was like a maggot on the bones, following Cang Yun.


    It was extremely fast, almost turning into a bloody shadow. Cang Yun didn''t even think as he waved his arm and drew back the Blue Edge Sword. At the same time, the pure yang energy within his body suddenly erupted!


    Cang Yun turned around and slashed out!


    "Bam!"


    Cang Yun''s sword ruthlessly slashed at the blood-red longsword!


    With a loud boom, both the blood-red longsword and Xu Guang were knocked back.


    In addition, Cang Yun''s yang power spread onto the blood-red sword. Instantly, the blood energy within the blood-red sword began to emit sizzling sounds. With a speed visible to the naked eye, it began to melt rapidly.


    Pure Yang energy was the nemesis of this kind of Baleful Yin energy!


    "What?"


    As Xu Guang saw the pure yang energy on the blood-red sword, half of his own blood fiend energy had actually been instantly burnt away. He was shocked.


    Xu Guang didn''t really understand pure Yang energy, but he could instantly see that there was a type of power within Cang Yun''s body that was just perfect to restrain him!


    Xu Guang''s spindly eyes stared at Cang Yun as a hint of shock flashed across his eyes.


    The restraint of his strength made Xu Guang feel a faint sense of panic in his heart.


    This was the first time since the beginning of the fight that he had felt such a feeling. Originally, based on the advantage of cultivation base, Xu Guang believed that victory was within his grasp, there was no chance of any mishaps happening.


    But now it was different, because after an intense exchange, not only did Xu Guang not gain the slightest advantage, he was restrained by Cang Yun''s power. In other words, no matter how great the gap between their cultivation levels was, Xu Guang''s victory advantage was in Cang Yun''s favor!


    Xu Guang couldn''t accept this at all!


    He wholeheartedly wanted to be the number one person in the Immortal Sun Spiritual Academy, the sixth stage of the secret arts cultivation, and the Blood Slaughter Intent Domain. He thought that he could directly determine the victor, but the result was completely different from what he had imagined.


    The advantage he had in cultivation, and he was actually at a disadvantage, caused Xu Guang to feel humiliated. Because this already proved that Cang Yun''s talent far surpassed his!

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    Weng! *


    In the battlefield, Xu Guang''s entire body surged with Origin Energy as he gathered it on top of the blood-red long sword. Finally, he dissolved the pure Yang energy left behind by Cang Yun.


    However, his expression became even darker because in such a short period of time, he discovered that a large portion of the power within the blood-red longsword had evaporated. This was the energy that he had spent so much effort on collecting these past few days.


    As Cang Yun saw this, he raised his eyebrows in surprise. He had also underestimated how difficult it was to deal with Xue Sha.


    "Phew ¡­"


    Just at this moment, with a thought from Xu Guang, a thick mist of blood erupted from the top of his blood colored long sword. The mist of blood spread out, covering the entire area.


    Xu Guang''s face was ferocious, he suddenly opened his mouth and sucked in a breath of air, as if he was a whale drawing in water, absorbing the surrounding blood mist into his body. Following this, his body suddenly changed, as a layer of scales appeared on the surface of his body, which were slippery and cold, like the scales of a venomous snake, causing one''s hair to stand on end.


    "This is ¡­" Cang Yun was even more surprised. A martial artist could transform?


    Looking at this scene, Cang Yun couldn''t help but sigh. The path of martial arts, the various Daos, there were indeed countless. There were many attacking methods that made people sigh in admiration.


    "Tsk tsk, Cang Yun, I have to say that you do have a lot of methods. It shocked me enough to force me to use this final method. To be able to die from this technique, you are already a genius."


    Xu Guang smiled. After transforming, he felt a power he had never felt before, a strength that allowed his confidence to rise to new heights.


    Cang Yun remained silent. He held the Cyan Peak Sword in his hand and looked at Xu Guang behind him.


    At this moment, wisps of green smoke were rising from Xu Guang''s body, which was covered in scales. The pale-green colour was emitting fluctuations that caused one''s heart to palpitate. Under the corrosion of the green smoke, the ground under Xu Guang actually emitted a sizzling sound.


    After that, the green smoke quickly spread out, covering the entire battlefield in the blink of an eye, causing the surroundings to become a blur.


    Under the corrosion of the green smoke, Cang Yun instantly felt that the circulation of his Origin Energy was sluggish, and his Origin Energy also felt as if it was being corroded.


    He could see that the green smoke released by Xu Guang was not an ordinary poisonous fog, but an even higher level blood fiend power. This kind of power was even more advanced than the poisonous fog, and most martial artists would find it difficult to defend against it.


    It was rumored that the highest level Baleful Yin Force was one of the most powerful forces in the world. It could even be compared to pure Yang energy. Fortunately, Xu Guang''s blood fiend energy was only a branch of Baleful Yin Force. It couldn''t be compared to pure Yang energy.


    Weng! *


    As this thought flashed through his mind, Cang Yun rapidly circulated the pure yang energy within his body. Like a bright sun, it released a scorching light that dispersed all the blood fiend energy around him.


    Xu Guang was indifferent. "Hehe, even if you can dissipate the blood fiend energy, it will consume the energy in your body. If this goes on, you will only get weaker and weaker. How are you going to fight me?"


    Cang Yun laughed coldly, "Really? Even if you transform, it''s just a tiny reptile. Do you really think you''re some kind of food? "


    Cang Yue, who was at the edge of the battlefield, was also stunned for a moment, and then, involuntarily laughed. In terms of bickering, she had never realized that Cang Yun had suffered a loss before ¡­


    In an instant, most of the worry and worry in Cang Yue''s heart disappeared.

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    "I will extract your blood bit by bit and torture you to death!"


    Xu Guang roared, and even more green smoke was emitted from his body. It quickly spread out and covered the entire battlefield with a layer of mistiness.


    As soon as the thick infernal energy touched his body, the circulation speed of the Origin Energy in Cang Yun''s body slowed down. It was as if he had fallen into a swamp, and it was difficult to break free.


    This sort of feeling was like a person being poisoned. But to a martial artist, ordinary poisons were absolutely useless. Only the infernal energy that was even more terrifying than poison had such a terrifying effect!


    It was said that the real Absolute Yin energy was a terrifying existence in the world. It could corrode everything and destroy all living things. It could not even be suppressed by the pure Yang energy.


    Wu wu wu ¡­


    As the cold wind blew, the ghastly green murderous aura seemed to have life, letting out a hair-raising moan.


    The infernal energy was extremely thick, as if it was a dark winter day, and it emitted a bone-piercing cold. If it were an ordinary martial artist facing such a situation, they probably wouldn''t even be able to pass this infernal energy trial.


    Cang Yun also slightly frowned, but he did not panic. With a thought, the pure yang energy within his body rose like a blazing sun, instantly dispersing the baleful aura around him.


    Upon seeing this, Xu Guang was not surprised. He had long seen the power of Cang Yun''s pure yang energy. It would be strange if he could use just his murderous aura to deal with him.


    "Although this power of yours can restrain my infernal energy, in front of absolute strength, even a tiny advantage is nothing. In this infernal domain, I am the absolute ruler!"


    In the next moment, Xu Guang laughed out loud. Holding the blood-red sword in his hand, his body began to rapidly move!


    In this infernal energy, an ordinary martial artist could only desperately use their protective source energy to withstand the corrosion of the infernal energy.


    This point was the same even if Cang Yun had the pure Yang energy. After all, consuming the pure Yang energy was also a burden for him. However, Xu Guang''s evil aura came from the secret transformation technique.


    But this way, not only would the source energy be consumed very quickly, but because most of the source energy was used to resist the baleful qi, the amount of source energy that could be used to block Xu Guang''s attack would be reduced.


    He couldn''t care less about one end!


    Thus, in this infernal energy, Xu Guang could display the full extent of his combat strength. In addition to his great increase in strength after his transformation, his strength could be said to have reached an exaggerated degree.


    "Die!"


    Xu Guang roared, and his figure instantly moved. Like a poisonous snake shuttling through the darkness, he quietly arrived at Cang Yun''s side, and then the blood-red long sword pierced through the infernal energy, piercing towards Cang Yun''s head!


    "Shoo! Shoo! Shoo!"


    Xu Guang''s body flashed again and again, and the sword instantly turned into a series of sword shadows. Each sword was thrust out at an extremely tricky angle, and the degree of its viciousness was extremely shocking.


    Facing Xu Guang''s attack, Cang Yun''s heart was as calm as still water. Holding the Cyan Peak Sword in his hand, the Origin Energy in his body started to surge.


    Shua shua shua!


    Then, a cold light appeared as sharp sword beams continuously danced in the air. Accompanied by a series of explosions, the blood-red sword images were all cut apart in an instant.


    All of this happened in a split-second. Both of their swords were simply too fast, and at the edge of the battlefield, Cang Yue didn''t even have the time to clearly see their moves. Although in terms of martial arts concept, she was not weaker than the two of them, she was far inferior to them in terms of accumulation. This was one of the reasons she had lost to Xu Guang before.


    What a fast sword!


    According to his knowledge, Cang Yun did not know much about the way of the sword in the past, but now, in the short span of three months, the latter''s accumulation of sword arts had reached such a terrifying level that it once again greatly exceeded his expectations.

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    What a fast sword!


    In the battlefield, Cang Yun''s accumulated knowledge of the way of the sword was far beyond Xu Guang''s expectations.


    Not only that!


    Weng! *


    The next moment, there was a clear cry. The Pure Yang Blood Meridian in Cang Yun''s body suddenly shook.


    In that moment, it was as if a volcano erupted, and scorching pure Yang energy erupted from Cang Yun''s body!


    At this moment, the pure Yang body was finally being fully activated by Cang Yun!


    An incomparably pure yang energy rose up, rapidly converging in the sky and transforming into a small red sun. The bright light of the sun continuously surged out from the sun.


    The pure Yang energy burned and the large amount of blood fiend mist was immediately melted by the pure Yang energy.


    The blood fiend energy was only a branch of the yin fiend and could not be compared with a pure Yang energy. It simply could not withstand this sort of burning heat.


    "Chi chi chi!"


    Large expanses of green fog were burnt into blue smoke, and even the surrounding forests began to burn in the air. The temperature of the Pure Yang Flames was terrifyingly high!


    "Hmm?"


    The full eruption of the azure cloud''s pure Yang energy once again shocked Xu Guang. Such a strong power far exceeded his blood demon domain. He felt that even if his blood fiend domain wasn''t suppressed, it still wouldn''t be a match for this pure Yang energy.


    Xu Guang''s Concept of Blood Demon could be said to have been raised by refining a martial artist''s blood. Thus, in terms of level, it could only be considered as the Concept of Earth among Heaven, Earth, and Man. As for Cang Yun''s Concept of Pure Yang, it was the Concept of Heaven.


    And at this moment, Cang Yun''s eyes flashed with a fierce light. In an instant, the pure Yang energy above his head was withdrawn and gathered into the Blue Peak Sword in his hand. The ancient Blue Peak Sword also ignited with dazzling flames.


    A high-grade heaven-step Origin Tool coupled with the infusion of pure yang energy, the Cyan Peak Sword was currently emitting an aura that caused one''s heart to palpitate!


    Xu Guang held his breath, but he did not retreat. His body kept shuttling back and forth, using his movement technique to the extreme. Even with the pure Yang energy, his sudden increase in strength gave him the confidence to fight back!


    At this time, Cang Yun also moved. In his eyes, the two brilliant suns were faintly discernible, and from the bottom of his eyes, Xu Guang''s figure was still reflected. No matter how the latter dodged, he was still nowhere to be seen!


    The power of the Concept of Heaven had finally shown its sharpness at this moment.


    Use your movement technique!


    "Whiz!"


    Cang Yun''s body mysteriously disappeared. Xu Guang felt a chill in his heart, and he felt a chill down his spine. Without a second thought, the blood-red sword in his hand moved to block!


    At this time, the Pure Yang Blue Peak Sword in Cang Yun''s hand had already pierced down heavily.


    With the pure Yang energy pushed to its limit, the sword stabbed out, leaving behind a brilliant stream of flames in the air.


    "Crack!"


    Cang Yun''s flaming long sword collided fiercely with Xu Guang''s blood-red sword. The scorching pure Yang flame bent the blood-red sword, but the sword''s momentum did not decrease at all. After suppressing the blood-red sword, it pierced Xu Guang''s chest.


    "Boom!"


    With the explosion of the pure Yang energy, Xu Guang''s protective source energy was shattered like glass. His body shook, and he felt as if he had hit a volcano. At this moment, an incomparable force and heat surged forth, directly sending him flying backwards.


    "How is this possible!"


    Two breaths later, Xu Guang finally stopped. He lowered his head to look at his chest. It was already charred black, and most of the blood-colored scales that were originally covered had broken as well. There was even a smell of meat coming from it.


    This was simply unbelievable. He did not care that he had to sacrifice all of his blood to execute the secret technique of the Blood Flood Dragon Form, his overall strength had increased by at least several times, but even so, he was still unable to withstand the Blue Cloud Sword? How strong must Cang Yun be now?


    Again and again, Xu Guang exploded, yet he was disappointed again and again. At this moment, Xu Guang''s heart was already hysterical, on the verge of collapse. He truly could not accept this result!


    "AHH!" Cang Yun, I want you dead! "


    Suddenly, Xu Guang let out a loud shout. He was so angry that he no longer cared about the injuries on his body. He took a step forward and charged towards the azure cloud. The blood-red longsword in his hand crazily danced as if he was crazy.


    Cang Yun''s expression was indifferent. He was not surprised by this. Xu Guang was originally a jealous person, and comprehending the Blood Fury Skill had caused his personality to deteriorate. Once he was provoked, going crazy was normal.


    Once a person went crazy, he would be like a wild beast. It would be easy to deal with him ¡­


    At this moment, the two suns in Cang Yun''s eyes were burning brightly. With the assistance of the pure yang power, Xu Guang''s figure that was filled with a bloody and fiendish aura was like an exceptionally bright lamp. All of his movements were clearly projected in the gray cloud''s iris.


    As for the flaws in Xu Guang''s moves, Cang Yun could also see them clearly!


    Seeing Xu Guang''s sword stabbing towards him, the strong wind howled and blew against his face, causing him to feel pain.


    As for Cang Yun, he did not move. As soon as Xu Guang was about to pierce his chest, Cang Yun''s sword shot out like lightning!


    Clang!


    With a light sound, the Cyan Peak Sword accurately pierced the body of the blood colored long sword, directly sending it flying.


    At the same time, Cang Yun''s left hand shot out and grabbed onto Xu Guang''s ankle!


    Xu Guang''s body, which had been rushing forward, was abruptly stopped by Cang Yun''s grab. He was like a rabbit that had been told to run, suddenly caught by a trap.


    "What!"


    Xu Guang was stunned. His leg suddenly bent, because he felt Cang Yun''s hand was like an iron pincer, causing him excruciating pain. And this pain also made his deranged state of mind instantly clear up.


    "You ¡­ "You''re courting death!"


    After waking up, Xu Guang instantly became angry out of embarrassment. To be captured so easily by the enemy, it was a great shame and humiliation! Xu Guang shouted, and his body flew up into the air. Then, his body spun as his left leg swept across Cang Yun''s neck!


    However, when Xu Guang responded quickly like this, the result was even worse!


    "Pah!"


    Cang Yun extended his other hand, and Xu Guang''s left leg was also caught by Cang Yun.


    Both of his legs were grabbed by Cang Yun. Xu Guang''s body lost all of its strength as he was lifted up.


    Cang Yun grabbed both of Xu Guang''s legs, lifting him up into the air like a snake-catcher holding onto a small snake.


    Xu Guang was so angry that his face turned red. Anger, shame, anger, disbelief, all sorts of emotions surfaced on his face.


    Never in his wildest dreams would he have thought that during the final battle against Cang Yun, he would face such a situation.


    Cang Yun looked at Xu Guang like a criminal judge. He said expressionlessly, "Originally, the grudge between you and I was not enough for you to die, but you caused a total of 98 people to die. This crime is beyond belief!"


    As Cang Yun spoke, he grabbed Xu Guang''s leg and spun him around.


    BOOM!


    With an ear-splitting boom, it heavily crashed into the ground, causing the ground to crack and dirt and rocks to fly into the air.


    Half of Xu Guang''s body was smashed into the ground.


    This time, it was a complete declaration of the outcome of the battle between the two.


    The genius who had been silent for two years had finally returned with an attitude of absolute strength!

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    On the battlefield, Xu Guang struggled to pull half of his body out of the ground. His face was covered in blood, and his originally handsome face had now become distorted, his expression hideous!


    He had lost, and he had lost so miserably!


    However, Cang Yun was expressionless. He looked at Xu Guang, his gaze was like a sword.


    "In that exchange just now, the grudge between us has been written off."


    "And next, is the time for you to pay for your sins!"


    Cang Yun''s voice was ice-cold. When he thought about the ninety-eight people Xu Guang had killed, there were probably people he knew among them. Perhaps they had met each other before, and Cang Yun''s heart was filled with rage!


    Cang Yun wasn''t a saint, and he didn''t hate evil, but at this moment, his killing intent toward Xu Guang reached its peak.


    Such an evil person, in order to pursue strength, had already lost his own personality. He deserved to die!


    "You want me to pay you back? Who do you think you are! "


    Xu Guang squeezed these words out from the gaps between his teeth. His hatred for Cang Yun had also sunk deep into his bones!


    Ever since he had joined the Immortal Yang Academy, the arrogant Xu Guang had been covered by the azure cloud, causing envy and resentment towards Cang Yun. After his cultivation was crippled, he finally made his appearance, and was able to obtain the glory of his dream. But just like what Cang Yun had told him before, after obtaining the item, he was even more afraid of losing it. Now that his words were true, the hatred in Xu Guang''s heart was higher than the heavens!


    Under the impact of excessive humiliation and hatred, it was very easy for a person''s mind to go blank.


    The current Xu Guang''s mind was blank, he had almost lost his ability to think. He would not calmly judge their strength. Right now, he only had one thought in his mind, and that was to tear Cang Yun into a thousand pieces!


    "Go to hell!"


    Xu Guang gritted his teeth and pounced towards Cang Yun!


    "Blood Burst!"


    Xu Guang roared, and his aura exploded!


    This move had also come from the Blood Demon Concept that Xu Guang had studied. It was extremely powerful, but at the price, all of the meridians in his body would be shattered!


    In other words, this was a move that would kill both of them. It would injure the enemy by injuring oneself and inflicting 800 damage!


    However, there was no suspense at all!


    From the very beginning, Cang Yun had never let down his guard against Xu Guang, when Xu Guang unleashed the ''Blood Burst'', his body flashed, and he disappeared into the distance. As for Xu Guang, he was already severely injured, so his speed was naturally slower than his, and so he could only watch as Xu Guang''s attack, which was about to kill him, go up in the air.


    BOOM!


    A violent explosion sounded out in the air, causing the surrounding forest to tremble. Dust flew into the air, creating a storm. This suicidal move of Xu Guang''s was terrifyingly powerful.


    If Xu Guang had never been injured before, he could have used this move. It was very likely that both sides would suffer, but in reality, there was no such thing as'' if '', and no one would use this move without despair. Therefore, Xu Guang''s defeat was inevitable!


    After a long while, when the flying sand had calmed down, Xu Guang''s miserable figure appeared again. At this moment, his entire body was covered in blood, and his meridians were shattered. He was like a dead dog lying on the ground, gasping for breath.


    However, his gaze was still fixed on the azure cloud, and mad hatred burned within.


    Cang Yun was expressionless as he shook his head before slowly walking forward.


    He gripped the Cyan Peak Sword in his hand!


    "It''s all over."


    Puff!


    In the next moment, the Cyan Peak Sword flew across like a gust of wind, slicing Xu Guang''s throat, and he unwillingly lost his last chance of survival.


    All of the grudges and grudges that existed between the two sides completely became history after the sword descended.

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    "What about him?"


    Within the battlefield, when the dust from the battle between Cang Yun and Xu Guang had settled, Cang Yue had also walked over. She asked as she glanced at the still unconscious Luo Qing.


    "Forget it, his life and death is not important."


    Cang Yun shook his head indifferently. In the past, he might have resented this person, but now, the strength of the two were as different as the sky and the earth, and he no longer cared about Luo Qing. Strength determines his vision, and since the other party no longer posed any threat, Cang Yun no longer wished to kill him.


    Cang Yue nodded and didn''t say anymore.


    "Let''s go. We need to hurry to that battlefield as soon as possible. This mystic realm smelting trial has been going on for so long. It''s about time for it to end."


    In the next moment, Cang Yun''s gaze looked into the distance as she muttered to herself. Then, he and Cang Yue expanded their bodies and swiftly rushed towards the battlefield in the distance ¡­


    The Immortal Yang secret plane, in the deepest area of the battlefield.


    At this moment, the battle between Murong Nantian and Yin Sha was still going on. The simple yet profound small pagoda covered the Yin Sha''s head. Endless divine light poured down, causing the Yin Sha to be unable to escape.


    However, the Yin Sha did not show the slightest impatience and instead calmly released eerie laughter that sounded like victory was within his grasp from time to time.


    On the other hand, although Murong Nantian seemed to be in control, the exhaustion from activating the ancient pagoda had already consumed over half of his Origin power. His handsome face also revealed traces of exhaustion that could not be concealed.


    Clearly, Murong Nantian could not continue fighting in such a stalemate.


    "Tsk tsk, ignorant brat, I advise you to give up as soon as possible. Activating the ancient pagoda with your cultivation cannot harm me. If you give up now, you might have a chance of escaping." Baleful Yin smiled and said idiotically.


    However, her daughter, Murong Yi, was still in this secret realm. Once he left, the rest of the people here would have no chance of survival, and Murong Yi was no exception. He would absolutely not allow this kind of thing to happen, so he could not retreat!


    Upon seeing Murong Nantian''s reaction, Evil Annihilation coldly snorted in dissatisfaction, "Hmph, how stubborn. When I break through this binding, I''ll make you experience the pain of a dark demon devouring your heart!"


    Yin Sha was clearly furious at Murong Nantian''s method of stalling for time. Although he had full confidence in himself, he didn''t want anything to happen to him because his mission was truly too important. If he failed, it was hard to imagine what sort of punishment he would receive.


    He was a bold and meticulous person. From the moment he was born in the immortal palace, he had made some connections, and the evil scheme must be related to the inheritance of the Venerable Immortal Yang. If that was the case, how could the Venerable Immortal Yang, as the expert who founded the era, be unprepared?


    At the very least, the fact that he could break the rules of the secret realm to come here was most likely one of the trump cards left behind by the Venerable Immortal. So, Murong Nantian had reason to believe that there was more than one.


    Hence, what he needed to do now was to try his best to stall for time and wait for the right timing to arrive!


    As time passed, the students of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy within the secret realm had gradually arrived at the battlefield. Countless people stared at the two figures within the battlefield with stunned expressions.


    Just what had happened in the secret realm?

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    Just what had happened in the secret realm?


    At the edge of the battlefield, the crowd stared at the two figures hovering in the air in front of them, and all of them revealed shocked expressions.


    From these two figures, everyone could feel an aura as vast as the sea. Without a doubt, these two figures were peerless powerhouses!


    However, the problem was, why would such a peerless expert appear in the Immortal Yang Secret Realm?


    Everyone knew that the Immortal Yang Secret Realm was a secret realm that was personally opened by the Supreme Celestial Yang. There were powerful rules that prevented the bone age from exceeding eighteen years, and the cultivation level couldn''t be higher than the secret realm. In other words, even Nihility God Stage martial artists couldn''t enter this place.


    But right now, everyone was personally witnessing the battle between two peerless experts! How could this not be shocking?


    However, at the same time as they were shocked, many people were also quite excited. Peerless experts rarely showed themselves in public. This kind of opportunity was something that many people would rarely encounter in their lifetime. Being able to admire the glory of such a person was also a fortunate thing!


    Moreover, if he was lucky, he might even be able to obtain the favor of such a peerless character. That would truly be great luck!


    Of course, most people still understood that such a chance was very slim. How great was a peerless expert''s vision? How could an ordinary genius enter their eyes?


    At this time, Cang Yun and Cang Yue had also arrived at the edge of the battlefield. Looking at the two figures on the battlefield, Cang Yun''s eyes also revealed a look of surprise.


    Cang Yun had never seen Yin Sha before, but he could instantly tell from the pair of evil eyes that they were the mysterious creature.


    On the other side, Murong Nantian''s appearance shocked Cang Yun even more. This was because this person''s appearance was extremely similar to the person Cang Yun had seen today. That person was Murong Yi''s older brother, Murong Xiaotian!


    "What was their relationship before?"


    Judging from his age, Cang Yun instantly associated him with a father and son. The two of them were too similar, it was as if they were carved from the same mold.


    Cang Yun wasn''t that familiar with Mu Rong Xiao Zhan, he had only met him once, but he had a deep impression of him. That time, Cang Yun had rejected Mu Rong Yi''s confession in public, and Mu Rong Xiao Zhan, as the older brother, had come to beat up Cang Yun.


    Cang Yun had completely lost his temper. It was only at that time that Cang Yun found out that Murong Yi actually had such a powerful brother, and she was in the same academy as him.


    This was not strange at all, the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy held the Heaven Class Qualifying Competition every five years, and the geniuses that entered the Heaven Class would disappear in the near future. No one knew where they went, so the true geniuses did not have a reputation in the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy, and even if they had flourished in the past, they would gradually be forgotten by the people as time passed by.


    Mu Rong Xiao Zhan was one of them, and judging from the fight between Cang Yun and him, he was most likely one of the top.


    As he thought of this, Cang Yun became even more certain of Murong Nantian''s identity. Murong Yi was trapped here because of the change in the Immortal Yang Secret Realm. As his father, he would naturally help out, which led to the scene before him.

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    "That''s the one you met the last time ¡­" "Monster?"


    At the edge of the battlefield, Cang Yue looked towards Cang Yun. She saw that the latter was looking towards the Yin Sha with a blazing gaze and a rare heart palpitating expression. Immediately, she opened her mouth to ask.


    She understood Cang Yun very well. There weren''t many things that made the latter''s heart palpitate, and the only ones she had met recently were those unknown mysterious creatures.


    "It shouldn''t be wrong." Cang Yun nodded.


    "On the other side, it should be the seniors from the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy that came to rescue us?" Cang Yue mumbled softly, then slightly knitted her brows. "That senior seems to be on the verge of collapsing."


    Cang Yun lightly nodded and also frowned. Judging from the situation on the battlefield, Murong Nantian''s aura was dispirited. He had indeed reached his limit.


    "Then what should we do? Should we make a move? " Cang Yue was slightly worried, as she understood the situation that was unfolding in front of them. If Yin Sha''s side were to win, then they would definitely not be able to leave the Immortal Yang Secret Realm, and would most likely die here.


    Cang Yun pondered for a moment before shaking his head, "There''s no need. With our cultivation, going up there is just seeking death. Let''s wait and see."


    This was not because he did not believe Cang Yue, but the Yin Sha''s strength was extremely high and his methods were also rather strange. Right now, he could not do anything that might expose himself because the Immortal Yang Venerable One had instructed him before, that the power of this sword was limited and it could not be used to kill the Yin Sha directly, so Cang Yun had to wait for an opportunity, an opportunity to maximize the power of this technique. Before that, he could not let the Yin Sha be on guard against him.


    Cang Yue nodded. As meticulous as she was, she also sensed that Cang Yun seemed to be hiding something, but she did not ask any further. She knew that Cang Yun naturally had his reasons for doing this, and as long as she chose to believe it, it would be enough.


    BOOM!


    But at this time, a massive explosion erupted from the battlefield. The small pagoda that had enveloped the Yin Sha was actually sent flying backwards.


    At the same time, Yin Sha''s wild laughter rang out from afar.


    "Haha, I told you to give up a long time ago, but you wouldn''t listen. Now that I''m free, everyone will die!"


    The Yin Sha finally escaped and let out an extremely eerie laughter towards Murong Nantian.


    Murong Nantian didn''t answer. When the small pagoda was sent flying, there wasn''t much Origin Energy left in his body. His face was terrifyingly pale. Right now, the only thing he could rely on was what Venerable Immortal Yang might leave behind.


    "Tsk tsk, and there are so many delicious things. This mission is really exciting ¡­" The Yin Sha swept his eyes over the crowd surrounding the battlefield, his floating face revealing a trace of greed. To him, the soul of a human was the best delicacy.


    The sinister words caused the spectators to be stunned, before falling into a state of panic. This peerless expert was actually so evil? Wouldn''t that mean that everyone present was in danger?


    The crowd looked to each other. Before this, they did not know what the Yin Sha had done, so they were all at a loss.


    "What a group of lost lambs. However, this taste is even better." Looking at the fearful expressions of the crowd, Evil Demon smiled, then he cast his gaze towards Murong Nantian again. "But before that, we need to remove this threat of yours first. There won''t be any more accidents since then!"

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    "Are you ready to die?"


    Within the battlefield, he looked at Murong Nantian with a sinister smile. His gaze was faintly blue, like a ferocious beast staring at its prey.


    Ever since its clan was expelled from the Nine Provinces, it had not tasted the delicacies of humans for a long time. Murong Nantian was a delicacy that made it extremely satisfied no matter how one looked at it.


    The Baleful Yin Race possessed a unique ability that caused one to tremble in fear. They killed living creatures, and through a period of parasitism, they obtained a portion of their original cultivation. As a result, to the Baleful Yin Race, any living creature was an extremely delicious food, especially a creature with a high cultivation level.


    Murong Nantian had also learned about Yin Sha''s special evil ability from the ancient books of his family, but he didn''t show any fear on his face. Murong Nantian knew that Yin Sha''s special evil ability, but he didn''t have any fear on his face, because his pride didn''t allow him to do that.


    Murong Nantian''s calmness gradually froze his savage smile. He could feel the arrogance in his opponent''s heart. That made him very displeased.


    "In that case, die!"


    As soon as he finished speaking, the Yin energy within his body surged. A violent, cold wind began to blow, causing the trees and leaves to tremble. It was as if the entire forest was trembling because of it.


    Swish!


    In the next moment, the sinister voice disappeared from the crowd''s sight. Its ethereal body turned into a ray of light and shot towards Murong Nantian like a bolt of lightning.


    Murong Nantian let out a dejected sigh. Currently, there was not much Origin Energy left in his body. He simply could not block an attack like this!


    However, he did not give up. The simple and unadorned small pagoda once again blossomed with a dense divine light in his hand. He gently pushed forward and placed it in front of him.


    BOOM!


    In the blink of an eye, the Yin Sha collided with the small pagoda. An earth-shattering explosion erupted between the heaven and earth.


    However, in merely a breath''s time, a small pagoda flew back from the center of the explosion. Behind this small pagoda, a ghost-like figure also flew over like a shadow.


    In an instant, a chilly wind blew across his face. The dense baleful aura turned into a sickle that flew straight towards Murong Nantian''s neck!


    Murong Nantian looked at this scene with a helpless expression. However, he finally gave up on resisting. The Origin Energy in his body had been completely used up in that one strike, so he was powerless.


    At the edge of the battlefield, everyone cried out in alarm. Was an exceptional expert going to die here?


    Cang Yun also tightly furrowed his brows as he revealed a struggling expression. In the current situation, he could use the sword left behind by the Venerable Immortal Yang to save Murong Nantian, but that would mean he would no longer have any confidence in killing the Yin Sha.


    However, logically speaking, he should not have acted. After all, once he used that sword strike, they would no longer be a threat to the Yin Sha. Thus, they could only allow themselves to be slaughtered.


    "Tsk tsk, it''s been so many years. This is the first time I''ve enjoyed the taste of a powerful creature like you."


    While Cang Yun was hesitating, the Baleful Yin Evil rapidly approached Murong Nantian. The scythe formed by the baleful aura emitted a faint, cold light. In the next second, it would harvest Murong Nantian''s life!


    "Scram!"


    But at this moment, a cold shout suddenly sounded out in the battlefield. Everyone was shocked to see a snow-white figure descend from the sky. She held a long sword in her hand and directly slashed down at the Yin Sha''s body!

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    BOOM!


    Within the battlefield, a storm suddenly raged, causing the crowd to be inexplicably shocked.


    There was actually a hidden peerless expert in this secret realm?


    Pairs of eyes held their breath as they stared at the center of the storm. Everyone wanted to know, who exactly was this peerless expert that suddenly appeared!


    However, the violent storm had blocked everything. The onlookers could only tell from that beautiful voice that this was a woman. Apart from that, he would probably have to wait for the storm to end before he could find out.


    "Hehe, another one here to die?"


    The sinister laughter rang out once again from within the storm. However, anyone could hear the surprise and anger in the arrogant tone.


    Clearly, this sudden change had made it very angry! It was as if a vicious beast that was about to succeed in its hunt was suddenly interrupted, revealing an extremely vicious aura.


    In the tornado in front of it, a slim figure stood there. Faintly, one could see the snow-white clothes fluttering in the wind, like a snow lotus blooming in the snow, ethereal and holy.


    She did not reply and just stood there silently in the void.


    Gradually, the storm subsided and revealed her beautiful body, which was wrapped in a snow-white dress, as well as her ice-cold and peerlessly beautiful face.


    Unexpectedly ¡­ Was it her?


    How is this possible!?


    In the next moment, the crowd began to boil with excitement.


    They were not unfamiliar with this woman. It could even be said that they had a very deep impression of her because in the hearts of most of the youths present, this figure had appeared in their fantasies before.


    She was one of the two flower courtyards of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy, Murong Yi!


    However, this scene caused everyone to feel incredulous. How could such a peerless powerhouse be Murong Yi? How could she have such a high level of strength?


    Being both academies of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy, such a thing was far too shocking and unbelievable for the masses!


    At this moment, all of the youths were stunned. Although they had seen it with their own eyes, the first thing they suspected was their eyes. Was such a peerless expert really Murong Yi? Was this possible?


    Amongst the crowd, Cang Yun was also stunned. However, when he saw the frost that covered Murong Yi''s body and felt a heart-palpitating chill, his gaze flickered as if he had thought of something. He finally understood.


    In the next moment, Cang Yun''s face was filled with worry and seriousness.


    He knew why Murong Yi had suddenly become so strong. Naturally, he also knew the consequences of Murong Yi''s actions!


    "Perhaps ¡­" I was too heartless. "


    Cang Yun sighed deeply in his heart. He could have saved Murong Nantian, but in order to obtain the final victory, he didn''t do so. Although this was a rational action, it was also ruthless.


    And in the end, Murong Yi would have to pay a hefty price. Cang Yun felt an indescribable sense of guilt in his heart.


    "Hey, Yiyi, why are you acting like this?"


    In the battlefield, Murong Nantian finally let out a heartbroken sigh. As his father, he naturally knew the source of Murong Yi''s strength. This kind of power wasn''t something the current Murong Yi could control. Once she used it, the consequences would be unimaginable.


    No matter what the outcome of today''s battle was, perhaps Murong Nantian would have to experience the most painful thing in his life. A white-haired man giving away a black-haired man. At that instant, Murong Nantian''s heart felt like a knife was being twisted.

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    Murong Yi turned her head around and smiled sweetly. A warm and gentle smile appeared on her beautiful face as she squeezed out the chilliness around her.


    "Father, I have thought it through. I want to use my strength to resist fate. Although this may be my last time, I am very happy because I have finally taken this step ¡­ Furthermore, I can use my power to protect the person closest to me. This feeling ¡­ "Very good."


    A gentle voice rang in Murong Nantian''s ears. It startled him for a moment, then he revealed a complicated smile.


    Murong Nantian had never seen his daughter so happy from the bottom of his heart. As a father, naturally, he was happy that his daughter was this happy. However, the only thing he could not accept was that his daughter''s happiness could very likely be exchanged for at the cost of her life.


    But right now, everything was already set in stone. Murong Nantian could only remain silent.


    "Tsk tsk, what a tragic drama ¡­" So this little girl actually used that kind of method to get her power. Tsk tsk, this kind of physique really makes one salivate! " Mu Rong Yi''s blue eyes stared straight at her, filled with greed. This greed was even greater than the greed she felt when she treated Murong Nantian.


    The Yin Sha naturally wouldn''t let go of the Ice Soul Yin Body, a physique that even the heavens would be jealous of. Swallowing this special physique was definitely a great tonic for the Yin Sha, because the Yin Sha itself was also a Yin energy object, and was extremely similar to Murong Yi''s physique.


    In the next moment, the Yin Sha walked step by step towards Murong Yi, the latter''s entire body was covered in a biting cold that was bone-chilling cold. However, it did not have much of an impact on the Yin Sha.


    In the hands of the Yin Sha, the scythe formed from baleful qi followed its movements, gently waving as it approached Murong Yi, one step at a time.


    The Frozen Soul Yin Body is one of the strongest physiques in the world. If you can completely control the power of this physique, I will naturally be far from being your match, but now, you have forcefully released the power in your body, making it impossible for you to master it.


    As Yin Sha spoke, the baleful qi around his body suddenly surged. His killing intent filled the sky, just like a ferocious devil.


    It was known as the Yin Sha, and it represented absolute Yin. Therefore, it knew Murong Yi''s situation like the back of its hand.


    Murong Yi didn''t say anything. Her cold eyes were similarly fixated on Yin Sha. She clasped her hands together in front of her chest, and her body transformed into a sheet of ice and snow.


    The snow and ice seemed to be able to freeze everything in the world, quickly spreading in all directions. In the blink of an eye, a world of ice and snow formed with Murong Yi as the center.


    In an instant, the temperature of the entire battlefield dropped.


    In this world of ice and snow, it actually felt the cold. Even though this kind of cold wasn''t fatal to it, it was enough to make him surprised, because from the moment it realized this, it had never felt this kind of feeling before. This was because it represented absolute yin, and the ordinary yin energy in the world couldn''t affect it in the slightest.


    And this so-called Supreme Yin Qi was able to suppress its power.


    At this moment, the Yin Sha also understood that this fight in front of them would not be as easy as it had initially thought ¡­

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    "The power of the Yin ¡­"


    Within the battlefield, Yin Sha''s pupils contracted. This kind of power not only made him fearful, it also made him yearn for it.


    In the next moment, Yin Sha screamed and dashed towards Murong Yi. His body turned into a streak of black light as he swung his evil scimitar towards Murong Yi''s head.


    "Clang!"


    With an explosive sound, Murong Yi was like the embodiment of ice and snow. In the world of ice in front of her, a beautiful hexagonal ice crystal appeared out of nowhere, blocking the Yin Sha''s blade.


    However, after a single slash, the ice crystal began to crack!


    With a howl, the second blade slashed down. The blade became even more violent, and wherever the wind blew, there was a flash of eerie light. It was as if the blade had cut the world of ice and snow in front of him.


    "Crack!"


    The ice crystal was split in half, as if it couldn''t withstand the Yin Demon''s attack.


    However, under the protection of the ice crystals, Murong Yi''s expression remained completely calm. At this moment, her heart was completely devoid of emotion. She didn''t even glance at the baleful sickle, as if everything that had happened before her eyes had nothing to do with her.


    The threat of death was right in front of her. However, Murong Yi was still holding her hands in front of her chest, as though she was carrying out the most pious memorial service.


    Seeing this scene, the Yin Sha''s pupils shrank again. Murong Yi''s calmness made it feel uneasy, but it couldn''t figure out the source of this uneasiness ¡­


    In the next moment, Baleful Yin waved the sickle in his hand in an attempt to kill Murong Yi as soon as possible. He believed that as long as a person died, they would no longer be a threat.


    Murong Yi remained unmoved. She was like a goddess who had been reborn from the ice and snow ¡­


    "Bam!"


    Finally, along with an earth-shattering explosion, the ice crystal in front of Murong Yi shattered.


    "Die!"


    With a sinister laugh, he swung his blade again. If this strike was carried out, Murong Yi, who had been caught unprepared at this moment, would surely perish!


    "Be careful!"


    At the edge of the battlefield, those watching could not help but cry out in alarm.


    Cang Yun clenched his fists and looked serious. He leaned forward slightly, ready to go and rescue them.


    Now that the situation had repeated itself, he could no longer remain indifferent. Even if the consequences of his actions were even more serious, he couldn''t care less. If Murong Yi died in front of him, he would definitely regret it for the rest of his life!


    Weng! *


    However, just at this moment, Murong Yi, who had been standing like a statue, finally moved. She clasped her hands together and then gently pushed them forward.


    In an instant, a dense white light shot out from her palm.


    This white light was extremely dazzling, as if it was emitting the same kind of light as the sunlight shining down on the ice crystal. It was extremely dazzling, and not only that, it also contained an extremely cold chill!


    The instant the white light appeared, the people at the edge of the battlefield, despite being far away, instantly paled. Everyone felt their hearts stop, and all the blood in their bodies froze. That kind of chilliness was enough to cause one''s heart to palpitate.


    Some of the weaker cultivators had traces of blood at the corners of their mouths.


    Such a scene was like the might of a great Dao, shocking to the hearts of everyone present.


    "This kind of power... "How is this possible!?"


    In the battlefield, the Yin Sha revealed a shocked expression for the first time. This kind of power had also surpassed its expectations!

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    "Freeze!"


    At this moment, Murong Yi let out a low shout with a solemn expression. In an instant, white light began to spread crazily, and in the blink of an eye, it filled the entire world of ice and snow that Murong Yi was emitting.


    Droplets of sparkling and translucent light scattered down from the sky, like a flawless snowflake. Murong Yi bathed within them, looking like a fairy who had descended into the mortal world.


    On the opposite side of her, the Yin Sha had a terrified expression. Under the illumination of the white light, it seemed like a cat that had met a mouse.


    "How dare you release such a forbidden power ¡­" You ¡­ This is insane! "


    The Yin Sha roared out loud. However, just as he finished speaking, sparkling snowflakes began to float onto his body. Soon after, his body gradually froze. As he struggled unwillingly, he turned into an ice sculpture.


    Such terrifying power!


    The spectators were all silently speechless. This white light was actually able to freeze a peerless expert into ice without even being able to resist. It was simply terrifying.


    Is it over ¡­


    In the next moment, everyone heaved a long sigh of relief. Naturally, they were overjoyed to see their Yin Sha sealed.


    "Crack!"


    However, just as the large stone in everyone''s hearts was about to fall, a crack suddenly appeared on the sinister ice. Soon after, the crack gradually spread, and in a few breaths, the ice had reached its breaking point.


    Everyone''s hearts thumped. The nerves that had just calmed down were once again stirred.


    "Tsk tsk, I have to say that you little girl, you truly surprised me. However, aren''t you thinking too much of sealing me like this?"


    At the same time, sinister laughter came out from the ice crystal.


    "Haha, today, all of you here will die!"


    Boom! *


    Baleful Yin laughed wildly. Accompanied by a violent boom, the ice crystal that sealed it immediately exploded. The world of ice and snow that Murong Yi had created also shattered with a loud bang at that moment!


    "Prepare for death!" The Yin Sha''s silhouette once again appeared on the battlefield. It was laughing like a crazy beast king.


    "I''m sorry, but I don''t have the will to die yet!"


    However, at this time, surprisingly, a calm voice came from behind Yin Sha, interrupting his wild laughter.


    Swoosh!


    In the next moment, a resplendent sword light soared into the sky!


    This sword was like the sun in the sky. The sword''s blade emitted a dazzling light, burning hot like fire, and as fierce as the sun. It was like a sun god sword that was slashing straight towards the Yin Fiend!


    "What ¡­?"


    The Yin Sha turned pale with fright. He sensed a strong sense of danger coming from behind him and abruptly turned around. A young man''s figure could be seen in his dark blue eyes. Behind the young man, a huge sword that seemed to hold up the sky was descending.


    This sword attack caused the Yin Sha to feel an unprecedented sense of life and death crisis. This was because the Yin Sha could feel an intense pure Yang energy from the sword blade. This kind of power was its nemesis!


    Not only that, the timing of the attack was truly out of the Baleful Yin Blade''s expectations. At the exact moment when he thought victory was within his grasp, he completely let his guard down.


    With his powerful strength coupled with his meticulous calculations, this sword attack had finally made the Yin Sha panic.


    "Roar!"


    The Yin Sha roared out and the Yin energy around his body surged out crazily. Then, the Death Scythe horizontally blocked in front of his body.


    Its eyes were filled with intense unwillingness and anger ¡­

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    "Rumble!"


    In the sky, a flaming divine sword fell down like a meteor. The scorching pure yang energy was like a blazing sun, vast and boundless!


    In the next moment, the sword, in an unstoppable posture, landed on the Yin Sha''s baleful scythe, and an earth-shattering explosion occurred.


    On one side was the pure Yang energy that represented the utmost Yang energy, and on the other side was a rare yin energy. The extent of the collision between yin and yang was simply unimaginable.


    In an instant, the rain of fire erupted like a volcano, dyeing the entire sky red. The powerful pure yang energy contained within was even more frightening.


    Cang Yun''s sword strike contained the power of a deity. Although this power was far from being able to reach the peak of a deity, it might not even reach a tenth of that of a deity, but there was no doubt that it was powerful.


    The moment the Pure Yang Sword touched the scythe, it was like ice and snow meeting the sun. It quickly dissipated and in a few breaths of time, it turned into nothingness without a single trace left behind.


    After that, the Pure Yang Sword continued its downward slash towards the Yin Sha.


    "No!"


    The Yin Sha roared out in indignation. The pure yang energy that filled the sky continued to corrode its body, emitting creepy sounds. The sword hadn''t even arrived at its target when its body began to twist and deform.


    An incomparable pain rose as the Yin Sha roared ferociously. Under the shine of the Yang energy, it was like a ghost that had fallen into the underworld, instantly experiencing the most painful punishment in the world.


    BOOM!


    In the next moment, the Pure Yang Sword viciously struck the Yin Sha''s body amidst a howl of unwillingness to die.


    The pure yang energy was like a bomb that crazily flowed in all directions, stirring up a storm in the sky. The entire battlefield seemed to have become an apocalypse scene.


    Without a doubt, the power of the immortal-ranked elder, Xian Yang, was enough for Yin Sha to fight against the supreme expert, Murong Nantian, and the father and daughter, Murong Yi, who had activated the forbidden technique. However, under the power of the elder''s sword, the immortals couldn''t resist at all, and this was only the power of a fragment of their soul.


    Within the battlefield, Cang Yun was also deeply shocked by the power of this sword. As expected of someone who had created an era, he was simply inconceivably strong.


    At the same time he was shocked, Cang Yun did not let down his guard in the slightest. He tightly stared at the center of the battlefield, not letting off even the slightest of movements.


    And in his eyes, the Yin Sha figure was becoming increasingly faint, like a ball of boiling water under high temperatures. It gradually vaporized, eventually turning into a cloud of smoke and then disappearing without a trace.


    The only thing left behind were a series of mournful and indignant roars that reverberated through the forest for a while. Finally, it slowly returned to its calm state as the storm subsided.


    End...


    Cang Yun let out a long sigh of relief at this moment.


    The next moment, he suddenly thought of something as guilt flashed across his face. He quickly turned around and looked at the beautiful figure behind him.


    However, the figure slowly fell under his gaze. It was like a flower petal that had left the stamen as it floated down solitarily.


    This scene gave rise to an inexplicable sense of love and sorrow. The beautiful flowers ultimately withered at her most gorgeous moment, as if it was an endless cycle of fate.


    Cang Yun''s expression was sorrowful as he walked over silently. After a long period of silence, two drops of tears filled with guilt flowed down his face.


    "I''m sorry ¡­"

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    Within the Immortal Yang Secret Realm, the final battle had finally ended. However, the people who had survived were not happy at all. Instead, they were filled with sorrow and regret.


    In the middle of the battlefield, an ice sculpture that resembled a snow goddess stood there alone. This ice sculpture gave off a suffocating chill that caused others to not dare to approach it.


    And in the middle of the ice sculpture, a young girl''s beautiful face could be faintly seen.


    The young girl''s gaze was gentle as she stared fixedly in a certain direction. A gentle and shallow smile hung on her flawless face, causing one to be able to faintly read out a trace of reluctance to part ways.


    And in the direction she was looking at, a young man was looking at her. Their gazes met, and the young man couldn''t help but reveal an intense guilt and regret.


    This young man and woman were none other than Cang Yun and Murong Yi.


    After a long while, the entire forest was silent. Cang Yun also did not say anything. He stood there blankly, as if he lost his soul. Only when Murong Nantian''s voice rang out did he break the silence.


    "You don''t have to blame yourself. Everyone has their own choices. Since Sayo has chosen to put up a resistance against fate, this day will come sooner or later ¡­" Therefore, your choice is not wrong either. " Murong Nantian comforted Cang Yun.


    From the moment Cang Yun made his move, Murong Nantian could roughly guess a lot of things. For example, that sword was the last resort left by the Supreme Celestial Yang, and also the choice Cang Yun made to successfully attack him.


    However, he did not blame Cang Yun. As the person in power, Murong Nantian had experienced many such decisions, and his methods were no different from Cang Yun''s.


    "I ¡­" Cang Yun opened his mouth, but did not say anything. He understood this logic, but it did not diminish his guilt in the slightest.


    "Senior, she ¡­ Is there any hope? " Cang Yun asked with great anticipation after hesitating for a while.


    Murong Nantian looked at Cang Yun and paused, "Almost none."


    As a father, Murong Nantian had read many ancient books regarding Murong Yi''s physique. Therefore, he understood that once the forbidden power within his body was released, the Yin energy would no longer be able to be suppressed. As a result, Murong Yi''s body was completely frozen, continuing all the way until the moment her life ended. Since ancient times, there had never been a person with this kind of physique who had been able to endure this trial.


    The so-called taboo was an existence that could not be touched. Once touched, one would have to suffer unimaginable consequences.


    "Almost?" However, when Cang Yun saw a sliver of a chance in Murong Nantian''s tone, he was overjoyed. "In other words, there is still a sliver of a chance?"


    Seeing Cang Yun''s expression, Murong Nantian sighed and slowly said, "There is, but it''s as difficult as ascending to the heavens."


    "Senior, please tell me. If there is the slightest chance, this junior will do everything I can to save Miss Murong!" Cang Yun''s expression was resolute, his voice firm. For example, an oath.


    Cang Yun had never felt as much regret in his life as he did now, so he was determined to do his best to make up for it. Otherwise, he would regret it for the rest of his life.


    "You are talented, you should know the weight of promises. This will likely affect your future path of martial arts ¡­ Are you sure you have considered this clearly? "


    Murong Nantian didn''t immediately reply. Instead, he warned him with seriousness.


    If one''s heart is untiring, then it is impossible to advance forward. And a promise is often a burden to one''s heart, because if you can''t fulfill this promise, then your heart will become flawed and it will be difficult to walk on the path of martial arts in the future ¡­

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    "I''ve thought it through. If I don''t save her, my heart will never be at peace for the rest of my life."


    Cang Yun''s expression was firm as he answered Murong Nantian word by word.


    "Alright, I''ll tell you the method then, but you know about Sayo''s situation, so you can only do your best and obey the will of the heavens. If you cannot do it, don''t force it, you still have a long way to go ¡­" He didn''t think that Cang Yun would be able to fulfill this promise because with Murong Yi''s current situation, even if the entire Murong Family were to go all out, they wouldn''t be able to change the outcome. Therefore, he didn''t want Cang Yun to pay too much of a price.


    However, Cang Yun did not reply him. He clenched his fists even tighter, and his expression was firm.


    "Forget it." Seeing that, Murong Nantian lightly shook his head and sighed. Then, he said, "I''m sure you know a bit about Sayo''s body. The Absolute Yin Ice Body is the coldest body in the world, and it has the most yin energy since birth."


    "You saw this power with your own eyes. There is no doubt of its strength, but to control this power, the price one has to pay is unimaginable. Little Yi''s current situation is to forcefully use the Supreme Yin Qi that has been sealed within her body for many years, and is suffering from a backlash caused by it being unable to control the Supreme Yin Qi. "


    According to the ancient records, this situation can be roughly divided into two stages. The first stage, the Supreme Yin Qi corrodes the body, causing the person to be in a state of false death, which is exactly what is happening to Sayo now. The second stage, is where the Supreme Yin Qi starts to erode the soul.


    "And for these two stages, according to all the records, the longest period of time that existed in history did not exceed five years. That is to say, we only have five years at most to save Sayo."


    "All these years, I''ve been reading a bunch of books and found a relatively reliable method to revive Sayo''s physique. That is, using the power of the extreme yang of heaven and earth to deal with the extreme yin and yang in her body, only then will there be a sliver of a chance."


    Lone Yin was not long. Solitary Yang was not born. Yang energy could weaken the Yin energy within her!


    After hearing what Murong Nantian said, Cang Yun nodded his head. This method did have its roots and a good chance of success, and he also cultivated pure Yang energy.


    Pure Yang was the most powerful Yang in the world. It just so happened to be able to fight against the yin energy in Murong Yi''s body. This made Cang Yun feel slightly happy in his heart.


    "Don''t be happy too early. I know you''ve coincidentally cultivated pure Yang energy, but to save Sayo, your current strength is still far, far lacking." Murong Nantian also saw through Cang Yun''s thoughts. He immediately poured a bucket of cold water over him.


    "The Yin energy in Sayo''s body is the Yin energy from the moment she was born, and the Yin energy in her body is already perfect. However, the pure Yang energy in your body is at the Pre-Sky Realm, and it''s too weak, so it''s impossible to dissolve her Yin energy."


    "If you want to reach that step, you must have a full mastery of the Yang energy in your body to have the chance. Otherwise, your impure Yang energy will cause her yin energy to rebound. Not only will it not save her, it will also hasten her death."


    "As for the difficulty of achieving the Great Perfection of the Pure Yang Body, I believe you know it even better than I do. In the long history, I only know that the Venerable Immortal Yang has reached such a level ¡­"

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    "Only Venerable Immortal Yang has reached such a level ¡­"


    Cang Yun furrowed his brows as he felt a strong pressure pressing down on him. Since ancient times, there were countless geniuses in the world and there were many strong cultivators, but only one person had reached such heights.


    Moreover, he only had five years at most!


    "I understand. Senior, no matter what, I will do my best."


    A moment later, Cang Yun regained his composure as he calmly replied. He was very stubborn, and even though he knew it would be difficult, he still wanted to give it a try.


    Murong Nantian was silent for a moment. He nodded and didn''t say anything more.


    "Let''s go, I''ll lead you out first ¡­"


    In the next moment, Murong Nantian waved his hand and a surge of Origin power surged into the sky.


    Weng! *


    The entire space suddenly shook, and everyone saw a spiderweb-like barrier appear in the sky.


    Under the attack of Murong Nantian''s power, the Spirit Formation instantly collapsed. Then, a circular light pillar came enveloping down.


    The Yin Sha was dead, and the power of the spirit formation it left behind was greatly weakened. Now that Murong Nantian had broken through the spirit formation, the power of teleportation from the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy was revealed.


    "Let''s go ¡­"


    Murong Nantian said in a low voice. Then, he rolled up his sleeves and a ball of Origin Energy lifted Mu Rong Yi''s body up. In the blink of an eye, she disappeared within the Immortal Yang Secret Realm.


    Cang Yun turned around and glanced at the people from the Vastheaven Realm. Seeing that everyone was present, he heaved a sigh of relief before stepping into the teleportation formation.


    "It''s out!"


    In the plaza of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy, when Murong Nantian and the others appeared, the crowd suddenly cried out in alarm.


    Regardless of whether it was the teachers or the family members of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy, all of them were overjoyed.


    "Yun''er!"


    When Cang Yun came out, Cang Yuanfeng quickly walked forward with an extremely excited expression. The worry that he had been worrying about for many days, had finally been put down at this moment.


    "Father."


    Cang Yun nodded to his father and forced out a smile. However, his heart felt even heavier. The love his parents had for their children was always so deep. It was hard to imagine how Murong Nantian was feeling right now.


    "Principal, I''ll head back to the clan first. You can ask the other disciples about the details." Murong Nantian was in an extremely bad mood. He spoke to the dean in an indifferent tone before leaving with Murong Yi.


    "This ¡­"


    Principal Xiao was a bit suspicious. He opened his mouth to urge her to stay, but Murong Nantian had already disappeared into the horizon.


    When he felt the latter''s cultivation level, he was once again shocked. He then said, "Realm Lord Cang, can you wait for your beloved son to reunite with you. I would like to inquire about the situation within the Immortal Yang Secret Realm first."


    "Of course." Cang Yuanfeng glanced at Cang Yun, saw the latter nodding slightly, and did not stop him.


    "Alright, Vice Principal Zhao will first arrange for the other students to be taken care of. Cang Yun, come with me." Principal Xiao nodded his head before calling out to Cang Yun and slowly left the plaza.


    "Cang Yun, tell this old man just what happened in the Immortal Yang Secret Realm."


    Principal Xiao and Cang Yun stood facing each other in Principal Xiao''s study at the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy. Principal Xiao asked.


    "Yes, dean."


    "This time, many accidents happened when the secret plane was opened ¡­"


    Cang Yun gave a bow, then slightly nodded his head before slowly beginning to recount the story ¡­

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    "The appearance of the immortal palace ¡­" "Yin Sha ¡­"


    Within the study room, as Cang Yun recounted what had happened in the secret realm, Principal Xiao''s expression became solemn as he fell into deep thought.


    Principal Xiao himself had some understanding of the Yin Sha. It was an extremely terrifying race that had caused a disturbance in the Nine Prefectures in the distant past.


    At that time, it took the combined forces of the nine prefectures to completely eliminate this race. It was extremely terrifying.


    However, from the looks of it, the Baleful Yin tribe had not been completely exterminated. Instead, they had been in silence for so many years, recuperating and preparing to ravage the Nine Prefectures once again.


    "Principal Xiao, what is the matter with the Baleful Yin tribe? Can I understand it?"


    Seeing Principal Xiao''s extremely serious expression, Cang Yun could not help but ask the question in his heart. Since the Yin Sha was plotting against the seed in his body, even though it had failed this time, there was a high probability that it would be followed up with other methods.


    "It''s not a secret, so I don''t mind telling you."


    Principal Xiao nodded his head slightly. Cang Yun had not told him about the seed, so he did not think too much about it. He only thought that Cang Yun was just curious.


    "In the extremely ancient era of the Nine Provinces, the continent of the Nine Provinces was filled with clans. At that time, there were many mysterious and powerful races. It was an era of prosperity, and there were countless peerless experts. However, it was still an era of chaos."


    "During that period, many races were constantly fighting each other. The flames of war had almost spread to every corner of the road in the Nine Prefectures."


    "And among these tribes that are fighting, the Baleful Yin race is one of the most powerful one. The Baleful Yin tribe possesses the natural power to control the Yin energy, thus, they are born strong. And the most frightening thing is that the Baleful Yin tribe possesses a terrifying talent, which allows them to obtain the strength of the hunted."


    "Because of this terrifying talent, in that chaotic era, it was simply a paradise for the Baleful Yin Race. In such a short period of time, the Baleful Yin Race had become so powerful that the other Hundred Races were terrified of them."


    "However, the Baleful Yin tribe is not satisfied with this. In order to pursue greater power, the Baleful Yin tribe has gone to war even more crazily. For a time, the people of the Nine Regions are in great danger."


    "That period was also the darkest era in the history of the Nine Provinces. The Baleful Yin Race swept across the continent like fiendish demons. Everywhere they passed, not a single blade of grass grew, and within the hundred clans, several large clans were directly exterminated."


    "At this moment, the Hundred Races finally realized the seriousness of the situation. They began to group together and resist, and thus, the prelude to an apocalyptic war."


    The Hundred Races Alliance obtained the final victory, but the price they paid was also extremely serious. The original Hundred Races, several dozen of them were killed in this battle. "


    "Of course, as the losing side, the Baleful Yin tribe''s losses are also extremely serious. It''s said that all the Baleful Yin Demons were killed in the battle, leaving no one alive."


    "But now, it seems that the ancient texts might not be accurate. The Baleful Yin tribe has not been completely exterminated, and they have been recuperating until now. They seem to be on the verge of a revival ¡­?"


    Principal Xiao recounted all the information he knew without reservation to Cang Yun, and after hearing it, Cang Yun''s heart grew heavy.


    The Worm of a Hundred Feet died without being frozen. If such a powerful race really wanted to seize the seed from within the Azure Cloud''s body, how could he resist?

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    "Dean?"


    Within the study room, just when Principal Xiao and Cang Yun were about to start a conversation, Vice Principal Zhao Qingchen lightly knocked on the door and walked in.


    "Have you finished arranging everything? How much damage has been done to the disciple?" Principal Xiao asked.


    "Eighty one disciples missing, including Murong Nantian''s daughter, Murong Yi." As Zhao Qingchen reported this, he didn''t seem to know much about Murong Yi''s situation.


    "So it''s like that. It''s within acceptable range." Principal Xiao nodded his head. He had heard about Xu Guang''s massacre of his fellow sect members and Murong Yi from Cang Yun, so he wasn''t surprised. As for the thousands of people that entered, they only lost 80 of them. This was indeed within an acceptable range. After all, there were dangers within the mystic realm. Even if there weren''t any unexpected events, a portion of them would still die every time.


    "There is a happy occasion that I must report to you." At this time, Zhao Qingchen spoke again.


    "Oh? "What is it?" Principal Xiao frowned.


    "Because of the appearance of the immortal palace, the opening of the secret realm this time around has increased the strength of the majority of the disciples, moreover ¡­" At this point, Zhao Qingchen paused for a moment and lightly inhaled the excitement under the air pressure. Then, he continued, "Moreover, there are a total of thirty people who have comprehended the Concept of Martial Arts!"


    "Thirty people!"


    Principal Xiao suddenly stood up, revealing a rare look of shock on his sage-like face.


    It had to be known that in the past Heavenly Competition, only about ten people would successfully advance, and these people would have the opportunity to come into contact with the inheritance jade slip of the Martial Arts Concept of the Spiritual Academy. However, among these people, there were at most two or three who could succeed in comprehending it.


    However, at this time, more than thirty people had comprehended a martial dao concept. This was the most glorious result of the Immortal Sun Spiritual Academy in the past few hundred years.


    On the road of martial arts, from the Hidden Realm to the Nihility God Stage, the most difficult point was to comprehend the martial art''s conception. On the road of martial arts, from the Hidden Realm to the Nihility God Stage, the hardest part was to comprehend the martial art''s conception.


    In other words, the 30 people that had comprehended the Concept of Martial Arts were all extremely talented geniuses!


    "Good, good, good!" Principal Xiao''s face was flushed red as he excitedly said three good words. For the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy to achieve such a result was the best time in his life as a dean, and it was even far beyond what he had achieved in the past!


    "How is the martial arts Concept that these 30 disciples have comprehended?"


    After his excitement passed, Principal Xiao immediately asked about the main topic. Martial arts Concepts were divided into three levels, Heaven, Earth, and human. Although the highest level of martial arts Concepts was considered an extremely strong existence, there was still a difference between the strong and the weak.


    Comprehending a Mortal Realm martial intent was the easiest and most common way. This kind of person who could become a genius would have no problem reaching the Nihility God Stage, and comprehending an Earth-level martial intent was a rare sight. People who could reach this level were considered top geniuses, and in the future, they would have a chance to step into the ranks of peerless experts.


    This kind of person could be described as a monstrous genius. In the future, there was a high chance that he would step into the ranks of the strongest powerhouses, and even the legendary saints were not an impossibility!

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    "There are 29 people with Mortal level Concepts, one with Earth-level Concept, and none with Heaven-level Concept." Vice Principal Zhao Qingchen replied.


    "Only one person has comprehended an Earth level Concept ¡­" Principal Xiao mumbled this sentence with some regret. However, this was most likely within his expectations. An earth-step Concept was extremely difficult to comprehend. Otherwise, he wouldn''t be called an extreme genius.


    "But, that person who comprehended the earth-step Concept is a bit surprised." At this time. Zhao Qingchen added.


    "Oh?"


    Principal Xiao frowned. "What accident?"


    "What she comprehended is the Concepts of the Five Elements of the Concept of Earth." Zhao Qingchen answered truthfully.


    Principal Xiao was a little puzzled. "What''s wrong with the Five Elements Concept?"


    As everyone knew, the Concepts of the Five Elements were the most common Concepts of the Concept of Earth. Generally speaking, those who comprehended the Concept of Earth were among the most common of the Five Elements.


    "She has all five elements!" Zhao Qingchen gravely added.


    "What?" All five elements complete? "


    Hearing this, Principal Xiao was instantly shocked!


    As an antique, Principal Xiao naturally understood the concept of the five elements in a martial art. It was simply a legendary existence, even more powerful and rare than the Yin and Yang states in ordinary Heavenly Concepts. It was comparable to the Supreme Yin and Supreme Yang Concepts.


    In other words, although this kind of Concept could not be considered the Concept of Heaven, its potential did not lose to the latter. It was an existence that had a high chance of becoming a saint in the future!


    "Who comprehended this state of mind?" Upon realizing this, Principal Xiao could not help but ask as he quickly walked in front of Zhao Qingchen.


    To him, this news was undoubtedly a great surprise. To be able to produce such a peerless genius in the Spiritual Academy was definitely a treasure he had picked up. As long as he successfully matured, he would have a high chance of becoming a peerless expert.


    "It''s a girl named Cang Yue." Zhao Qingchen answered truthfully.


    "Cang Yue?" This was because Cang Yue''s reputation within the Spiritual Academy was not bad, and he knew of it as well. However, her reputation was won with her beautiful appearance, and her strength had never been able to display any outstanding results. It was hard to imagine that she would actually have such an opportunity during the opening of the Spiritual Academy.


    "It''s indeed her. I think Cang Yun should know about this as well." Zhao Qingchen nodded gently. Then, his gaze landed on Cang Yun, who was in the study room.


    Hearing that, Principal Xiao looked over as well.


    "Cang Yue indeed has all five elements." Seeing this, Cang Yun nodded and responded.


    However, Principal Xiao did not have much of a reaction. He seemed to have realized something and tightly stared at Cang Yun, probing, "What kind of domain did you comprehend?"


    As for what happened in the secret realm, most of it had to do with Cang Yun''s own secrets, so he did not mention much about it. But Principal Xiao was an experienced person, and his own perception was extremely sharp, so for him, Cang Yun might give him another surprise.


    Facing Principal Xiao''s burning gaze, Cang Yun hesitated for a moment. In the end, he did not plan to hide it and bluntly said, "A sword intent, a pure Yang intent."


    "Pure Yang Concept!"


    Principal Xiao and Zhao Qingchen looked at each other and remained silent for a while before they regained their senses.


    "What you have comprehended is the Pure Yang True Domain that the ancestor of the Xianyang clan once comprehended?" Principal Xiao asked with a trembling voice. As he spoke, his hands began to tremble with excitement.

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    "It is indeed the Pure Yang Martial Spirit. However, my Pure Yang Qi is still quite weak. Even Little Cheng has not reached it."


    Cang Yun nodded his head. Facing the burning gazes of Principal Xiao and Principal Xiao, he did not have the slightest bit of arrogance in his heart, because he knew that his own Pure Yang Concept was still shallow.


    However, Principal Xiao and Principal Xiao did not think that way. Even though Cang Yun had told them the truth about his current situation, in their minds, putting aside the fact that the Pure Yang Concept was one of the top Concepts within the Heavenly Domain, just the legacy of Patriarch Xianyang was enough to excite them.


    After all, the more powerful a person was, the purer their heart would be. They had an extremely deep affection for respecting their teacher, and as the founder of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Origin, the Venerable Celestial Yang was also a god-like figure in Principal Xiao''s heart. As such, how could Cang Yun not be moved by the inheritance?


    Moreover, the Concept of Pure Yang was an extremely formidable Concept of Heaven. Ordinary people wouldn''t be able to comprehend it at all. But, Cang Yun had already begun. This was enough to show that his talent was unimaginable!


    At this moment, Principal Xiao and Principal Xiao felt as if they had found a treasure. The gazes they used to look at Cang Yun shone brightly.


    "Good, good. The Ancestral Founder''s legacy has finally reappeared. Our Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy will finally rise again." Principal Xiao sighed emotionally.


    The expressions of these two people caused Cang Yun to feel a great pressure. He awkwardly smiled and could only remain silent.


    "Vice Principal Zhao, go and find Cang Yue. Tell her that I have something important to talk to her about, and that it relates to her future!"


    In the next moment, Principal Xiao suddenly said to Vice Principal Zhao beside him in a serious tone.


    Upon hearing Principal Xiao''s solemn expression, Zhao Qingchen raised his eyebrows and probed: "Principal, you mean that you want to tell them about this matter in advance?"


    Principal Xiao nodded, "With their talents, they are definitely qualified to know ahead of time."


    "Yes." Zhao Qingchen thought for a while and came to a deep understanding. He then turned around and left the study.


    The mysterious conversation between the two had already attracted Cang Yun''s attention.


    What on earth made the two deans so mysterious?


    Could it be that the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy had some unknown secret?


    "Dean ¡­"


    Cang Yun was momentarily at a loss. Just as he was about to ask, Principal Xiao smiled and interrupted him.


    "Don''t be in such a hurry to ask, I will naturally tell you what I need to know later."


    Cang Yun nodded and fell silent.


    Before long, Zhao Qingchen led Cang Yue to the study room.


    Facing the puzzled faces of Cang Yun and Cang Yue, Principal Xiao faintly smiled, and did not continue to keep them in suspense.


    "The reason I called you two here is to tell you two something extremely important."


    "With the talent of the two of you, this Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy is truly too small. Therefore, I must first ask you two, if you have a larger stage to choose from, would you be interested?"


    "A bigger stage?"


    Cang Yun and Cang Yue looked at each other, but became silent. Both of them had never considered this question before, so it was hard to answer right now.


    Seeing this, Principal Xiao glanced at the two of them as if he had also sensed their thoughts. He then said, "Alright then. It seems that you two have not considered this matter. I will explain the situation to you first."


    "Have the two of you ever heard of a place called Holy City?"

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    "Holy city?"


    Hearing Principal Xiao''s words, Cang Yun and Cang Yue looked at each other, confusion appearing in their eyes.


    However, Cang Yun was a complete stranger to this term, and so it was not entirely out of the question. During a chance encounter, Cang Yun had heard his father mention this name before, but Cang Yuanfeng seemed to know very little about it, and so Cang Yun''s understanding was also very limited.


    He only knew that there was a title that left a deep impression on him ¨C the cradle of geniuses, the gathering place of the strong!


    And now, with Principal Xiao here, this was Cang Yun''s second time hearing of this name.


    "It seems that I need to explain in detail to you all from beginning to end." Seeing the duo''s confusion, Principal Xiao started to explain.


    "The Holy City is also known as the City of All Saints. As its name implies, it is a city. However, it is different from an ordinary city. Because it is passed down through the ages, there are more than a hundred saints that have guarded this city. Therefore, it is known as the City of Holy Saints. "


    Just the first sentence had already shocked the two of them.


    A hundred Saints? What a glorious history!


    A Saint was an existence at the top of the pyramid of Fighters. It was said that even one in a thousand could produce one in a thousand. This was a legendary existence. It was said that a saint could destroy a world with a flip of his hand.


    Any one of these individuals could easily establish a superpower that would not decline for a long period of time.


    However, this so-called Holy City actually had a hundred Saints guarding it. Just how terrifying was this place?


    Cang Yun and Cang Li were extremely shocked.


    Principal Xiao seemed to have already expected their reactions. He faintly smiled and continued.


    "The glory of the Holy City is closely tied to its origins."


    It is rumored that that place once belonged to the boundaries of the Azure Province. However, later on, there was a huge battle with the Baleful Yin race, and that land was forcefully split into two continents. That piece of land was separated into two parts, and it is also known as the land of return to the dust.


    "Due to the influence of the great war, the geographical location of the Returning Ruins is extremely dangerous. There are many desperate situations, countless spirit beasts, as well as the tribes that once served the Baleful Yin race."


    "And the Sacred City is located at the boundary between the Cyan Plains and the Returning Ruins."


    "For countless years, whether it was the Spiritual Beasts in the Realm of the Returning to the Ruins or the remnant evil races of the Baleful Yin race that wreaked havoc, the Holy City was suppressed by the Holy City. Therefore, the Holy City could be said to be the most forward protective umbrella of the Azure Province, and with its existence, the peace of the Cyan Plains today would be restored, and because of this, many peerless experts would be summoned by the Holy City to watch over there."


    "The same goes for those hundred saints. They have guarded the Holy City before, so since ancient times, it has been known as the ''cradle of geniuses, the gathering place of the strong.''"


    "In that place, although there will be many dangers, there are also countless opportunities. No matter if it''s a genius or a strong person who has already grown up, as long as you have enough talent and luck, you can get everything you want."


    Principal Xiao spoke with confidence and confidence. At the end of his words, he had a face full of longing. It was obvious that a peerless expert like him also yearned for the Holy City.


    "Holy city, so that''s how it is ¡­"


    After listening to Principal Xiao''s explanation, Cang Yun finally understood a little about the Holy City.

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    "The origin of the Holy City is like that. There are countless opportunities there, and in the millions of years, they have attracted geniuses and experts from the Azure Province."


    "It''s not an exaggeration to say that a mere Holy City could write more than half of the legends in the history of the Azure Province."


    Even after Principal Xiao had finished speaking, Cang Yun and Cang Yue were still in a state of shock.


    They never would have thought that such a place still existed in the Azure Province.


    In a mysterious place full of legends.


    Suddenly, Cang Yun thought of something and asked, "Principal, over the years, Heaven Class disciples of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy rarely show themselves. Did they all go to Holy City?"


    Cang Yun had always been curious about this question and was equally doubtful about it. Logically speaking, the disciples that could enter the Heaven Class were the top geniuses of the Spiritual Academy. There was no reason for such a genius not to have a reputation, and he had even disappeared without a trace.


    However, the matter of the Sacred City had caused Cang Yun to guess a little.


    "Right, that''s not right either."


    However, Principal Xiao nodded his head and shook it.


    "They have indeed all gone to the Holy City. However, whether they can enter there is a different matter. That is because a majority of them do not have the qualifications to enter the Holy City."


    "Not qualified?"


    Cang Yun opened his mouth in shock. As one of the 13 Spiritual Academies in the Azure Province, the top genius of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy actually didn''t have the qualifications to enter?


    This answer shocked Cang Yun.


    "Indeed, you don''t have the qualifications."


    Principal Xiao nodded his head and smiled: "In our Azure Province, Nihility God Stage can be considered as an expert. However, you might not know that there are still a lot of people like you who have stepped into the Nihility God Mirror as a true genius."


    And the Holy City has gathered a large majority of the supreme geniuses in the Azure Province, so naturally, we cannot judge from the looks of things in the huge Azure Province. In the huge Azure Province, there are truly too many geniuses, and ordinary geniuses are only slightly better than ordinary people, but they are still like the sand of the Ganges.


    Only absolute geniuses had the right to enter the holy city!


    Cang Yun''s heart shook. This kind of condition was indeed frightening, but at the same time, his heart began to beat wildly. He yearned for such a place!


    Even the beautiful eyes of Cang Yue, who never liked to compete with him, flashed with a hint of yearning.


    Such a powerful and mysterious place was like a whirlpool, and it was truly difficult to resist.


    "Then, what are the conditions for entering the Holy City?" After a while, Cang Yun regained his calm and asked.


    Principal Xiao lightly stroked his beard and slowly said, "Young genius, you are no more than twenty years old. You will be able to comprehend the concept of martial arts and ultimately pass the test set up by the Sacred City. You will be able to enter the Sacred City."


    "This way ¡­" Cang Yun nodded his head slightly. For those who came under these conditions, he and Cang Yue had both fulfilled it. In other words, the only condition they had was to pass the test they had set.


    "By now, the two of you have a better understanding of the Holy City. Now, are you interested in going there?" Principal Xiao asked.


    "Yes!" Cang Yun was silent for a moment before he nodded resolutely. This was the truest thought in his heart, so he naturally would not go down the wrong path.


    When Cang Yue heard Cang Yun''s reply, she glanced at him with her beautiful eyes and nodded slightly, "If there is a chance, this junior also wants to go."

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    "That''s fine. The two of you can go back and prepare. With your talents, I can apply for the exam ahead of time. If there are no surprises, you can leave in three days at most."


    "Holy City is the dragon gate of the Azure Province. Jump over there and your future will be glorious. Falling down would result in your body being smashed to smithereens!" "So remember, you should think twice before acting recklessly."


    As the two made their decision, Principal Xiao gave them a few final instructions and then left.


    Cang Yun and Cang Yue did not stay in the Spiritual Academy. They left the study, went straight to Cang Yuanfeng, and returned back to the Vastheaven World.


    Once he returned home, Cang Yun told his father about his trip to the Sacred City.


    The three of them stayed in the study. Cang Yuanfeng''s gaze fell on Cang Yun and Cang Yue, and it was hard to conceal his excitement.


    "You two have made a good decision. The Holy City is the most prosperous place in the Azure Province. Being able to go there and adventure is very helpful to your future path of martial arts." Cang Yuanfeng nodded with gratification.


    As an expert of a certain region, Cang Yuanfeng naturally had a certain level of understanding towards the Sacred City. It was not an exaggeration to say that the Sacred City was like a sacred place in the Azure Province.


    It was a place every martial practitioner yearned for. Cang Yuan Mountain had once yearned for it before, but unfortunately, his talent had not reached the standard and he was unable to enter the Sacred City in the end. Now, Cang Yun had continued his hope and as a father, he was both happy and proud.


    In the next moment, Cang Yuanfeng''s expression changed as he said in a serious tone, "But the two of you have to be careful. The Sacred City does have countless of opportunities, but those opportunities are not so good. It is said that every new person who enters the Sacred City will be sent to the Ruins of Immemorial to undergo a trial. That place is filled with danger, and the mortality rate is terrifyingly high.


    In the face of Cang Yuanfeng''s stern warning, Cang Yun and Cang Yue both memorized it in their hearts. President Xiao had also warned them that the Sacred City was definitely not a peaceful place.


    The greater the opportunity, the greater the danger. This saying was applicable everywhere.


    "Alright, you two can go back and rest. There''s no need to go to the Spiritual Academy for the next two days. You can just wait at home for Principal Xiao''s message." Seeing the serious attitude of the two, he knew that they had remembered it in their hearts, so Cang Yuanfeng did not say anymore.


    Cang Yue gave a slight bow, then left the study room. However, Cang Yun didn''t leave in a hurry.


    "Yun''er, is there anything else?" Cang Yuanfeng looked at Cang Yun and asked.


    "I just want to ask about the matters of the Netherworld ¡­"


    Cang Yun opened his mouth to speak, but before he could finish, Cang Yuanfeng interrupted him with a smile, "Don''t worry about this matter. As long as you and Yue''er enter the Sacred City, even if that guy Luo Qingtian has ten guts, he won''t dare to go against our Vastheaven Realm."


    Cang Yun was surprised, but after some thought, he understood.


    As long as he and Cang Yue entered the Sacred City, it would be enough to prove their talent. Luo Qingtian would naturally be wary of them, and as long as he was not stupid, he would definitely not go against the Vastheaven Realm. Otherwise, once he grew up, the Netherworld would not be able to escape.


    After realizing all of this, the last worry in Cang Yun''s heart was completely put down.


    Holy City...


    Cang Yun lightly clenched his fists as he left the study with excitement in his heart.


    Cang Yun was looking forward to it!


    Therefore, before that, he had to adjust his condition to its best in order to ensure that there were no mistakes!

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    Three days passed by in a flash.


    "Yun''er, Yue''er, the two of you must be careful and support each other."


    Cang Yuanfeng seriously warned as he looked at the two of them with a reluctant expression.


    Even though he had never been to the Sacred City before, Cang Yuan Peak knew the situation there. Not only were there many dangers, the competition there was also terrifyingly big.


    Almost all the peerless geniuses in the Azure Province were gathered there. One could imagine how much pressure they would face if they entered.


    "Dad, don''t worry. I''ll be fine." Cang Yun said seriously.


    "Yue Er will also be careful." Cang Yue also nodded seriously.


    Hearing the words of the two, Cang Yuanfeng nodded. He wanted to say something, but in the end, he did not.


    In the end, he only gently stroked their heads to make a separation.


    There will be a day when the baby eagle grows up, and at that moment, it is destined to fly to a wider blue sky ¡­


    At this moment, Principal Xiao''s figure appeared before them.


    "The application has been passed. Let''s go." Principal Xiao slightly nodded towards Cang Yuanfeng, and then, he opened his mouth to speak to Cang Yun and Cang Yue.


    The two nodded without a word and looked in the direction of the holy city.


    His eyes were filled with anticipation.


    When the first streak of golden light appeared, accompanied by the rising sun, a black shadow appeared in the distant horizon. This shadow grew larger and larger, and soon covered the sky above the Cang clan mansion.


    Cang Yun looked up and was inwardly speechless. This was actually a flying beast with a body as large as a small mountain, its power terrifying.


    Flying bird spirit beasts were extremely fast. Rumors had it that many peerless experts liked to tame them as pets so that they could be used for travelling. However, this was the first time Cang Yun had seen something like this.


    "The Holy City is very far away, so in order to save time, I could only use my Black-Scaled Eagle to travel. The two of you, follow me."


    With that, Principal Xiao lightly tapped the tip of his foot and leaped onto the back of the Black-Scaled Eagle. He then looked at the two of them with a measuring gaze.


    Cang Yun and Cang Yue looked at each other, and both of them suddenly realized that this was most likely Dean Xiao''s little test for the two of them.


    The height of the Black-Scaled Eagle wasn''t very high, but it was still over a hundred feet high. Ordinary martial artists didn''t have much confidence in being able to jump onto it.


    However, this test was not difficult for Cang Yun and Cang Yue. The two of them looked at each other and nodded, and after secretly taking a deep breath, they stomped their feet on the ground.


    Seeing this, Principal Xiao nodded his head in satisfaction.


    This small test showed how powerful their spiritual energy was. Because the stronger the spiritual energy, the more explosive it was. This way, they would have enough motivation to jump up.


    Cang Yun in particular. When jumping, he was extremely accurate in the use of his spiritual energy. When jumping onto the back of an eagle, he didn''t make the slightest deviation, which made Principal Xiao admire him even more.


    "Sit down, let''s go!"


    In the next moment, Principal Xiao gave a reminder and signaled the Blackscale Hawk. The group of people turned into a streak of light and quickly disappeared into the horizon.


    Cang Yun and Cang Yue kept their gaze in the direction of Cang Yuanfeng, and only after the latter''s figure had completely disappeared, did they turn around.


    They knew that this parting would last for a long time, and they were both a little reluctant in their hearts.


    However, not long after, the two of them stood on top of the eagle''s back, overlooking the incomparably magnificent scenery below. The reluctance in their hearts was greatly diluted.


    Being able to enjoy the sight of the mountains and rivers was also a form of training and accumulation for the two people.

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    "Senior, what is that seven-colored vicious bird?" Cang Yun asked Principal Xiao.


    "That''s a flaming bird. It possesses a strand of the bloodline of the archaic spiritual beast, the Vermillion Bird. There are many of these types of spiritual beasts in the Returning Ruins, so they can''t be considered powerful spiritual beasts. Principal Xiao calmly explained to Cang Yun.


    Cang Yun nodded his head. These few days, he had been at Principal Xiao''s place and roughly understood the strength of the spirit beasts in the Returning Ruins.


    The weakest of them were ordinary Spirit Beasts, such as the Purple Gold Python that was killed earlier. These Spirit Beasts had low bloodlines and could only be classified as ordinary. They were considered the weakest existence among the dust.


    After the ordinary Spiritual Beasts were the Savage Spiritual Beasts, the Prehistoric Spiritual Beasts, the Ancient Spiritual Beasts, and even the legendary Divine Beasts!


    One of the most important criteria for a spirit beast''s strength was its bloodline. Generally speaking, a spirit beast with a savage bloodline would be stronger.


    If one could kill a savage spirit beast, then taking its precious blood would allow one to refine pills with an extremely high value.


    The Fire Bird''s corpse that Cang Yun had found in the immortal palace was a type of Savage Spirit Beast. Even now, this corpse was still in Cang Yun''s storage ring.


    Time continued to pass. When the sky was about to turn dark, Cang Yun and the others finally approached the Holy City.


    Looking down from the gray plains that spanned tens of millions of miles, a city rose from the ground. It was built on a gigantic stone pillar that protruded from a lone mountain peak.


    The city was a black fortress.


    The foundation stone pillar below was a single peak that had been flattened. It was hundreds of miles in radius and tens of thousands of meters high.


    A city was built on a stone pillar that was tens of thousands of meters high. From afar, it looked like a giant dragon soaring through the endless sky.


    It was hard to imagine that the Holy City had actually been established in such a way. Even the experts of the human race would sigh at this scene!


    As the Black Scaled Eagle flew closer and closer, Cang Yun slowly saw the outline of the city. Cang Yun only felt a vast and majestic aura gushing out, as though he was an emperor, assaulting both his body and mind.


    Cang Yun''s chest felt as if it was filled with a strange blood energy, and his blood was boiling.


    This city, in terms of grandeur, was simply too pale.


    The foundation of the entire Holy City was tens of thousands of meters high. Within the city, there were many tall buildings, so tall that many of them were hidden in the clouds.


    The walls of the holy city seemed to connect with the sky, boundless and boundless.


    At the very center of the holy city, there was a vast and tall divine pagoda that reached into the heavens. It was a grand and majestic pagoda that would shock anyone.


    The whole Holy City was surrounded by solitary peaks. The rock walls were as smooth as a mirror; there was no road at all, only a black iron chain as thick as a bucket hanging down. One end of the iron rope was inserted into the craggy rock wall, while the other end was connected to a plain several tens of thousands of meters below.


    Looking down from above, one end of the iron chain was thick and towering, while the other end was getting thinner and thinner. Finally, it disappeared into the vast sea of clouds, making people''s hearts jump in fear.


    These iron chains served as a bridge in the void, as well as a passageway to the holy city from the Realm of Return to the Ruins.


    Such a method of construction was obviously inconvenient to enter and leave the city. However, there was one biggest benefit of it, and that was that it was easy to defend, difficult to attack.


    There was no lack of Savage and even Prehistoric level Spiritual Beasts within the beast tide. If it was an ordinary city, it would have long since been submerged by the beast tide.


    However, a city built on a stone platform that was tens of thousands of meters long was a lone peak. As long as the iron chains were put away, ordinary spirit beasts would not be able to attack it.


    The Black-Scaled Eagle descended from the bottom of the iron rope, not directly flying into the holy city, because around the holy city, there were many halos of light that revolved, emitting a terrifying might. These were great formations set up by the holy city, and if anyone who entered were to be mercilessly killed by the great formation.


    Cang Yun and Cang Yue followed Principal Xiao and jumped down.


    The moment he stepped into the ground, Cang Yun immediately felt the incomparably dense and violent Spiritual Energy of Heaven and Earth.


    The Spiritual Qi of Heaven and Earth here was several times denser than the inner parts of the Qingzhou City. When warriors trained, the concentration of Spiritual Qi of Heaven and Earth was very important. Just this point made Holy City a holy land for cultivation.


    However, the Spiritual Qi of Heaven and Earth in this place was filled with a tyrannical aura. Normal people would not be able to absorb it. Only geniuses who cultivated top-notch techniques would be able to do so without fear.


    In other words, if an ordinary martial artist were to come here, not only would they not receive the slightest bit of benefits, they would even lack the qualifications to practice.


    This caused Cang Yun''s heart to tremble, and he was secretly shocked.


    "How do you feel?" Principal Xiao asked with a smile.


    "Shocking!" Cang Yun and Cang Yue replied at the same time.


    "That''s only natural. The first time I came to Holy City, I was in the same mood as all of you." Principal Xiao nodded his head. He wasn''t surprised at all.


    "Principal Xiao, have you ever gone to Holy City to train?" Cang Yun asked.


    Principal Xiao nodded his head slightly. "After cultivating for a few years, he realized that he had exhausted his potential and thus left."


    "Alright, let''s go up first."


    With that, Principal Xiao waved his hand and led Cang Yun and his son up the iron chain.


    The iron rope that was tens of thousands of meters tall was steep and straight. The two men could only release their spirit energy and attach it to their hands and feet before they could attach themselves to it and climb up.


    At this moment, the sky was slowly darkening.


    The walls of the Holy City flickered with faint patterns of light. One after another, rings of light lit up, allowing Cang Yun to clearly feel the fluctuations of immense power.


    For millions of years, the Holy City had stood guard, engraved arrays on the walls time and time again. There were even hundreds of Saints that had contributed to this array, causing it to intertwine and envelop every inch of the Holy City''s walls, making it indestructible!


    On top of the city walls, many crossbows engraved with fine patterns quietly extended out of their muzzles, facing the surroundings, those cold crossbows released a dazzling light, connecting with the entire formation and letting out a faint trembling sound.


    Those crossbows were like ferocious beasts that were hibernating in the dark night. Although they were not aimed at the azure cloud, it felt as if a fine layer of goosebumps had appeared on its skin.


    During the beast tide, the biggest threat of Holy City was the attacks of the flying spirit beasts. These crossbows were the nemesis of the flying spirit beasts.


    It could be said that it was a fortress built by countless Azure Province experts from generations to generations. It was the umbrella of the entire Azure Province!


    After climbing the iron chain, Cang Yun and the other two finally arrived outside the main gate of the Sacred City.


    This door was entirely made of unknown metal, and it exuded an indestructible aura. At the same time, it was thick and wide. Standing outside the door, it gave off a sense of insignificance.


    At this moment, the door was tightly shut.


    Principal Xiao took out a command medallion from his robe and poured spiritual energy into it. The command medallion seemed to come to life as it slipped from his hand and disappeared into the door.


    In just a few breaths, the door rumbled open.

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    While flying, Cang Yun very quickly saw a mighty Pentium River. This river was hundreds of miles wide, and there was a black shadow floating in the middle of the river, when suddenly, that shadow rolled out, and that was a huge beast that was several times bigger than the Black Scaled Eagle they were riding. It jumped out of the water, and wanted to bite down on the Black Scaled Eagle.


    Cang Yun could not help but be aghast. Such a vicious water beast, he had never seen anything like it before.


    He was also in the boundless forest and had seen flying spirit beasts that covered the sky. They had spread their wings for hundreds of meters, far surpassing the body of the Black Scaled Eagle.


    Once, in the vast ocean, Ji Hao saw a gigantic turtle sticking its head out of a boundless island, absorbing water and shooting out divine rainbows.


    All sorts of strange sights and sights appeared in front of Cang Yun and Song Tingyu, opening their eyes wide.


    Just like this, they flew for more than ten days before finally arriving at the canyon near the Realm of Return to the Ruins.


    This canyon was several tens of thousands of zhang wide. It was so deep that the bottom couldn''t be seen, and it was unfathomably long. It was like a huge chasm that separated the Azure Province and the Returning Ruins.


    It was rumored that this was the great war of ancient times. The final decisive battle between humans and Yin Sha had forcefully split this land apart.


    The Black-Scaled Eagle flew above the canyon, and a savage aura seemed to assail its face.


    Cang Yun gazed into the distance, and a towering and vast city loomed before his eyes.


    Without a doubt, that was the Holy City!


    And when one looked beyond the Holy City, they could vaguely see the distant horizon, the deep and endless forests, and the giant trees that looked like pillars that supported the heavens, directly reaching into the blue sky.


    In a trance, there was a sharp cry in the sky, like a bird of prey flying through the sky.


    As they got closer, they could see that there was a mountain range that pierced through the clouds. Inside the mountain range, sparkling light circulated around, making it seem like a paradise. However, in this fairyland, black spider webs would spew out from time to time, capturing large beasts that passed by.


    There were also some mountains that were barren and lifeless. The top of the mountain was shrouded by the massive figure of a crouching lion and tiger. The sound of their slumber was like the rumble of winter thunder.


    After passing through the gorge, he saw the endless mountain range below him.


    From time to time, one could see large swamps in the darkness, as well as the scorching desert.


    snow-white bones as tall as mountains could be seen at every location.


    "Is this the land of return ¡­"


    Cang Yun took a deep breath. The Returning Ruins was truly vast and terrifying.


    "Purple Gold Python?"


    Suddenly, Cang Yun looked down and saw a corpse that looked like a small mountain. The skeleton had a crystal clear purple gold color. Wasn''t this similar to the Purple Gold Mang that Cang Yun had killed before?


    But now, the Purple Gold Python had been killed, and its internal organs were exposed. A giant bird with rainbow colored feathers sat atop it, devouring its flesh.


    There were Purple gold pythons in the Azure Province as well, and in the Azure Province, they were extremely famous fierce beasts. However, in the Plains of Return, they became the prey of a Seven Colored Vicious Bird.


    The Returning Ruins was truly filled with killing intent, causing one''s heart to palpitate. Compared to the Azure Province, they were not on the same level.


    Compared to that place in the Azure Province, the Spiritual Energy of the world was extremely sparse. It could not produce any heaven-defying geniuses or any strong Spirit Beasts.


    As for primordial spirit beasts and divine beasts, there were no such things.


    Most of the powerful Spiritual Beasts in the Azure Province were in the depths of the forest. They rarely appeared, and their numbers were definitely not comparable to the Returning Stone.


    This was the true location. Countless primordial spirit beasts were gathered here. The strength of their bloodline far surpassed that of the inner regions of the Azure Province. Any one of them could be compared to the spirit beasts that had appeared in the Immortal Sun Secret Realm.

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    The city gates opened wide, and Cang Yun and Cang Yue followed Principal Xiao as they entered the Sacred City. There weren''t many people on the streets, making it seem somewhat empty.


    After entering the holy city, the most eye-catching building was the divine tower at the center of the city. This divine tower was round, and from half a waist up, it had long since pierced through the clouds.


    It looked like a tower that reached the heavens, reaching all the way up to the heavens.


    Cang Yun looked up and saw that the size of the surrounding buildings was not comparable to that of the divine tower. He realized that the divine tower was a bit too big. It was basically a huge mountain.


    The divine towers floor after floor, and each floor had many entrances. One could vaguely see that there were no people entering or exiting them. All of them had extraordinary expressions and extraordinary auras.


    "That is the Holy Tower, and at the top floor is the Holy City''s City Lord. There are many Holy City Elders that live there, and those living in the lower levels are the elites of the Holy City."


    Principal Xiao lightly introduced a few words, then didn''t say anymore as he brought Cang Yun and Cang Yue deeper into the Sacred City.


    The deeper they went into the city, the more shocked Cang Yun felt.


    The buildings inside the city were rough and majestic, and they emanated a vast and boundless aura.


    It turned out that most of the buildings were made from the bones of savage beasts. Some of the buildings even had the remains of desolate beasts.


    This kind of building was extremely sturdy and impressive. Even if a Spiritual Beast attacked the city, it would still be extremely difficult to destroy these buildings.


    As a result, every single building here was filled with the aura of ancient times, causing people to be amazed.


    "Hmm? What is that? "


    When the three of them arrived at the central square, Cang Yun discovered that there were three gigantic stone pillars. These three stone pillars had three sculptures, one of the dragon, the other of a tiger, and the other of a human.


    These are the three ranks of the Sacred City''s Heaven, the Dragon Form being the Heaven Ranking, the Tiger Form being the Earth Ranking, and the Human Form being the Mortal Ranking. The three boards have recorded the top hundred geniuses of each rank, and this list is being changed every year. Principal Xiao explained.


    Heaven, Earth, and Mortal Boards?


    Cang Yun raised his eyebrows, and a fiery light flashed in his eyes. Within the Azure Province, there were similarly rankings. Those who could enter the leaderboards were all peerless geniuses with outstanding battle prowess. Who would have thought that the rankings also existed in the Sacred City.


    "What are the conditions for these three rankings?" Cang Yun asked.


    "The Mortal Board selects the top one hundred in combat power of the Hidden Treasures, the Earth Board selects the top one hundred in combat power of the Nihility God Stage, and the Heaven Ranking, is naturally the top one hundred among the peerless experts." Principal Xiao briefly described.


    Cang Yun suddenly understood and nodded. He then turned his gaze to the stone pillar on the Mortal Board.


    "Mortal Board Rank 1, Xu Gu, eighth layer Secret Treasure Trove cultivation."


    Xu Que, the eighth layer of the secret scripture?


    Cang Yun was astonished. This Xu Que actually had the cultivation of the eighth layer of the mysterious technique yet he was still able to sit at the top of the rankings. It was obvious that this person was a peerless genius! That was because the majority of the people behind him were all at the ninth layer of the secret treasure.


    Cang Yun then looked at the Earth Board and Heaven Board.


    "Earth Board Rank 1, Dong Fang Xiao Zhan, late stage Nihility God Stage."


    "Heavenly Ranking Rank 1, Myriad Rivers. Cultivation base unknown."


    Dongfang Xi? It''s actually him?


    Seeing this familiar name, Cang Yun''s heart violently twitched.

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    Mu Rong Zhan, Rank 1 on the Earth Board, late stage of the Nihility God Stage!


    Cang Yun was naturally familiar with this name. Mu Rong Xiao Zhan was the elder brother of Mu Rong Yi, and he was also one of the previous Sky Class disciples of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy.


    This person''s talent was something that Cang Yun had never seen before in his life. He was terrifyingly talented, and when he was beaten up by Mu Rong Xiao Zhan, his memory was extremely deep. Now that he had seen this name, Cang Yun''s heart was filled with mixed emotions. This kind of complexity was most likely due to Murong Yi. Perhaps even up until now, Murong XiaZhan still didn''t know what had happened to Murong Yi ¡­


    "Little Zhan''s talent is very good. Not long after entering Holy City, he was ranked on the Mortal Board. In recent years, he had been ranked number 1 on the Earth Board for two years already." Principal Xiao said with a smile. As he spoke, his face was filled with gratification. It was obvious that Mu Rong Xiaoshan''s performance made him very proud.


    "He is indeed very strong." Cang Yun nodded in agreement.


    The two of you are not lacking either. As long as you work hard, you will have hope to stand shoulder to shoulder with them in the future. Principal Xiao encouraged her.


    Hearing this, Cang Yun and Cang Yue nodded heavily. Since they had chosen to come to this place where geniuses gathered, they were naturally not willing to be mediocre.


    "Principal Xiao, what''s with the number one on the Heavenly Rankings? Why is there no indication of his cultivation level?" The next moment, Cang Yun asked again, puzzled.


    Heavenly Ranking Rank 1, Myriad Rivers. Cultivation base unknown.


    Such a description piqued Cang Yun''s interest. How strong must a person who could not even confirm his cultivation base be?


    "His cultivation is unknown because his name has already been on the Heavenly Rankings for the first ten years. In these ten years, even the person ranked second on the Heavenly Rankings is far from being his opponent, so no one can force him to use his full strength. Therefore, his cultivation can only be evaluated in this way." Principal Xiao replied.


    Rank 1 on the Ten Year Heavenly Rankings!


    Cang Yun raised his eyebrows, and was secretly speechless. As the saying went, there are many talents in the martial arts world, and all sorts of talents have appeared. Every year, new blood would be poured into the holy city, and the disciples that joined were all gifted geniuses. But this fierce person could actually occupy the top position of the Heavenly Rankings for over ten years! It was simply unimaginable!


    And most importantly, the people behind him didn''t even have the qualifications to test his strength. It was extremely terrifying.


    "Right now, in Holy City, Wan He is the undisputed number one genius. Almost everyone has set their sights on chasing him, his achievements are everywhere in Holy City, and his name has long been engraved in the Temple. When the time comes, you will naturally know about it." Principal Xiao explained.


    "Temple? What''s that? " Cang Yun asked doubtfully.


    Simply speaking, the Temple is a place of honor similar to the three rankings of Heaven and Earth, and only geniuses who come in contact with it will have the right to enter the Temple, but unlike the three rankings of Heaven and Earth, the Temple''s qualifications are slightly different. The Temple''s requirements are even higher, so it must have a record of whether to establish or break the Holy City in order for the name to be recorded, and once the name enters the Temple, it will always be recorded. Principal Xiao slowly said.


    "Set up a sculpture? "The permanent records are on record ¡­"


    Cang Yun understood. This temple should be an honor even higher than the Heavenly Ranking. It recorded all of the peerless talents that had once appeared in the Holy City. Their glorious achievements in the Holy City were recorded here, and were recorded in the annals of history.

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    Heaven, Earth, and Mortal Boards, Temple...


    Cang Yun was fascinated by all of this. How could anyone who came to the Holy City not wish to stand out amongst the countless geniuses? To be able to leave one''s name on the leaderboard, to be able to look down upon all of history, which man wouldn''t yearn for such glory?


    Cang Yun''s heart, along with the names on the list, began to stir.


    He hoped that one day, his name would be recorded on it, just like how he was now looking at others, and would be admired by his descendants.


    Principal Xiao did not say anything, allowing Cang Yun to stare blankly. The three rankings were placed in the central plaza. Other than being a symbol of honor, it was also to motivate the future generations, to let a young man like Cang Yun see them.


    "Mortal Board Rank 2, Eastern Hu''er, Cultivation Stage 8 Mysterious Storage!"


    The Holy City was filled with a vast majority of geniuses from the Azure Province. Some of them had very mysterious origins. Cang Yun continued his journey, but didn''t find anyone he recognized.


    The name "Eastern Fox" made him a bit suspicious. The surname "Eastern" was rarely seen in the Azure Province, and Cang Yun only knew of the Antarctic Realm. He had met with Dongfang Chen''s family before, so he didn''t know if this Eastern Fox was related to Dongfang Chen.


    After the time it took to brew a cup of tea, Cang Yun finally looked over the names of the three rankings. Of course, the most important thing was that he was the most concerned about the Mortal Board.


    After reading the rankings, Cang Yun''s heart felt heavy. On the Mortal Board, the ones with the lowest cultivation base were all at the eighth level, and he was only at the fourth level. The disparity was too great.


    Afterward, Principal Xiao led Cang Yun and his son to the Holy City''s Management Hall.


    This was the place that was specifically responsible for the registration of people entering and leaving the holy city.


    Principal Xiao took out a letter from his chest pocket and handed it over to one of the administrative staff. The latter took the letter and glanced at it, then swept his gaze over Cang Yun and his companion, nodding slightly.


    "It''s already late, you can temporarily stay in Holy City. Tomorrow, I will arrange for your assessment."


    Finished speaking, this person took out two more tokens and gave them to Cang Yun and Cang Yue, saying, "This is your temporary identity token for your stay in the Sacred City, remember to bring it with you, otherwise no restaurant in the Sacred City will accept you."


    Cang Yun and Cang Li both took the token. It was quite heavy in their hands, and the palm-sized token was several dozen jin in weight. It was truly amazing.


    On the front of the token, there were spell patterns, and on the back of the token, there were the simple words'' temporary status of Holy City ''.


    Cang Yun branded his own spiritual imprint onto the token, and a golden rune began to shine from it.


    "Hmm? "What is this?" This golden rune was like a series of array patterns, causing Cang Yun to be slightly surprised.


    "This is a dragon-shaped pattern, called dragon-shaped patterns. Dragon-shaped patterns are the most basic thing in the Holy City. Without them, nothing can be done."


    "All the expenses incurred in Holy City, including buying items, lodging, and food, will be purchased with the Dragon Mark. The gold coins of the outside world cannot be bought here." The man explained simply.


    "So that''s how it is. The Dragon Mark was the Holy City''s coin, right?" Cang Yun counted the number of Dragon Marks on his own command medallion, and there were only three, while Cang Yue had the same amount.


    The staff continued, "Three Dragon Marks will be enough for you to stay in Holy City for the night as well as for your dinner expenses. If you two pass the exam tomorrow, you will be given different identity plates. At that time, you will also be rewarded with some Dragon Marks."

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    Walking out of the Management Hall, Cang Yun and the other two directly found a restaurant to stay in.


    Just as the staff member had said, Cang Yun and Cang Yue had a total of six Dragon Marks, which coincidentally allowed them only one night of accommodations, as well as dinner, which could be said to be rather miserable.


    Furthermore, the room they were in and the food they provided were all the cheapest, allowing Cang Yun, the young master, to finally experience the feeling of poverty.


    "Principal Xiao, after we join Holy City, how are we going to earn money from this Dragon Mark?" Cang Yun asked with a bitter expression in his room. Although Cang Yun was not used to being rich, he did not pursue life like this.


    On the path of martial arts, the poor were rich and the martial arts rich. If one''s basic life was in such dire straits, then one''s path of martial arts would be much more complicated.


    "Even if you didn''t ask this question, I still wanted to tell you guys." Principal Xiao smiled slightly and explained, "In Holy City, no matter how rich and powerful you were before, everything here will go to zero. This is because gold coins are just like the stones on the ground; they are worthless."


    "In Holy City, the only hard currency is the Dragon Marks, and there are many ways to earn the Dragon Marks as well."


    "First of all, there is a mission hall in the Holy City. The disciples of the Holy City can accept missions in the mission hall, and according to the reward for the mission, they will receive Dragon Marks. This is the most common method of obtaining Dragon Marks." Secondly, as long as one entered any of the three boards, they would be able to obtain a large amount of Dragon Marks. And if they could break a record, they would also be able to obtain a large amount of Dragon Marks. Finally, there are some games like the Arena where you can also obtain Dragon Marks ¡­ "


    "All in all, as long as you are strong enough, it is easy to obtain Dragon Marks. If you are weak, even if you die of poverty, you will not be able to stand out."


    So that''s how it was.


    Cang Yun and Lan Xin suddenly understood. In the end, it was still power that was the most important. If one had the strength, then their wealth would naturally roll in.


    "Then in the Holy City, as long as I have enough Dragon Marks, can I exchange them for all the resources?" Cang Yun asked again.


    Principal Xiao smiled slightly, "With your current knowledge, as long as you want something, there is definitely something in the Holy City. You don''t have to worry about it at all, otherwise, the Holy City wouldn''t be called the most prosperous Holy Land in the Azure Province."


    "Is there even a Yang Flame Jade Marrow?" This was because Murong Yi only had five years of life at most, and in these five years, he had to reach Large Success of her Pure Yang body. As for the Sun Fire Jade Marrow, it was the most precious treasure that Cang Yun knew, and was most valuable for cultivating it.


    "Yang Flame Jade Marrow?" He immediately nodded and said, "Of course there is. However, the Yang Flame Jade Marrow is a rare treasure of heaven and earth and the price is not cheap. I have previously understood that the price for a portion of it would appear to be 100,000 Dragon Marks."


    "One hundred thousand ¡­" "How much?" Cang Yun blinked his eyes. He still could not estimate the value of a currency like the Dragon Mark.


    "I''ll put it this way for you. There are only a handful of people in Holy City who have over a hundred thousand Dragon Marks, including those on the Mortal Board." Principal Xiao explained.


    "Hiss ¡­" So terrifying? "


    Cang Yun sucked in a breath of cold air. Even the rankers of the Mortal Board didn''t have a hundred thousand taels of silver. Just what kind of wealth was this? Moreover, at such a price, it was only enough to buy a portion of Sun Flame Jade Marrow.


    At this moment, Cang Yun felt as though a mountain was pressing down on him ¡­

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    "Heh heh, despair?"


    Within the room, Principal Xiao said with a smile as he looked at Cang Yun''s distressed expression.


    "A little." Cang Yun nodded. He urgently wanted to improve his Pure Yang body in the shortest amount of time, but that ridiculous price made him feel despair.


    "You are just too ambitious." Principal Xiao shook his head and then advised, "Although I don''t know why you want to exchange for the Sun Flame Jade so urgently, your mind has already entered the wrong state."


    First of all, I have only said that the disciples of the Holy City''s Secret Treasure Realm have a wealth of more than one hundred thousand Dragon Marks, but that does not mean that those people do not have that much wealth. Just like a successful businessman, he will certainly make a lot of money, but in the hands of this kind of person, he will never leave too much money to waste.


    "It''s the same in Holy City. Those who earn Dragon Marks will buy them as soon as possible to raise their strength, and after that, won''t their efficiency increase even more?" Naturally, there are not many people who have such large amounts of savings. "


    "Therefore, I also want to remind you. Even if you are in a hurry to obtain some extremely valuable treasure, before that, you must not store the Dragon Mark away. That way, not only will you not be able to quickly earn the Dragon Mark, your speed will also be slower and it will also drag down your cultivation progress."


    "In the path of earning money, there is still a lot of knowledge. Remember to use your brain."


    Principal Xiao patted Cang Yun''s shoulder, his words were sincere and earnest. He valued Cang Yun''s talent very much, which was why he had patiently said so much, and did not wish to see the latter take the wrong path.


    "Junior has learnt his lesson." Cang Yun gratefully bowed. After hearing Principal Xiao''s words, he also came to a sudden realization.


    He had seen a lot of geniuses in his life, and these geniuses thought that they had extraordinary talent, looking down on themselves and acting headstrong. However, these bad habits of Cang Yun had never appeared before.


    "Finally, I have to remind you guys that when you earn enough Dragon Marks, don''t be in a hurry to buy treasures from the geniuses. First of all, you must go to the Central Divine Tower to have a look, there are great opportunities there, you must not miss them."


    "The Central Divine Pagoda huh ¡­"


    Cang Yun and Cang Yue looked at each other and nodded. As the most imposing building of the Sacred City, the two of them had long noticed the Central Divine Pagoda.


    "Then how many Dragon Marks do we need to enter the Central Divine Pagoda?" Cang Yun asked.


    "There are a total of 99 Dragon Marks in the Central Divine Pagoda. The first level requires 10 Dragon Marks a day, and the price for entering the first level is the lowest. The first level requires 10 Dragon Marks to day, and the first level requires 33 Dragon Marks to day." There are 99 Dragon Marks in the Central Divine Pagoda, and the price for entering the thirty-fourth level requires 10 Dragon Marks to day, and the first level requires 10 Dragon Marks to day. Principal Xiao replied.


    Hearing Principal Xiao''s words, Cang Yun and Xiao Yun both felt a sense of anticipation. There were simply too many ways to obtain resources in the Sacred City, and to obtain good resources, one had to work hard to earn Dragon Marks.


    All of a sudden, Cang Yun and Luo Li also had a goal!

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    The next day, early in the morning.


    Cang Yun and Principal Xiao had risen from their beds long ago and had once again arrived at the Management Hall.


    Inside the hall, there was the same middle-aged man from yesterday.


    "He''s here. Make some preparations. The assessment will start soon." The middle-aged man nodded to Cang Yun and the others, obviously having a similar impression of the three of them.


    In fact, this period of time was not the date of the Sacred City''s recruitment examination, so the Management Hall was extremely quiet. Cang Yun and Cang Yue were the only ones who had come to participate in the examination in advance.


    At the same time, the middle-aged man also understood that those who were able to participate in the exam in advance either had a particularly strong relationship with each other, could take the back door, or had a heaven-defying talent, or else the strict rules of the Holy City would not make an exception for them. And for these two types of people, no matter which kind of people, he naturally did not wish to offend them.


    "Thank you, senior." Cang Yun was very grateful for the middle-aged man''s attitude. It was already an excellent idea for him to not be bothered by others when he was outside.


    "You''re welcome." The middle-aged man smiled and nodded, and then said: "According to the rules, the first thing you have to do is to test your age and talent."


    "Come with me."


    After speaking, the middle-aged man brought Cang Yun and the rest to a door.


    This door was simple and unadorned, and there was a five-clawed golden dragon engraved on it. The sculpture was vivid and lifelike, giving people a strong sense of oppression.


    At this time, the middle-aged man explained: "This is a dragon door, and it has the meaning of ''taking a fish out of a water''. At this time, the middle-aged man explained:" This is a dragon door, and the ''taking a fish out of a dragon door'' has the meaning of ''taking a fish out of a dragon door.


    "So you''re saying, the more you push away, the higher your talent?" Cang Yun asked.


    "That''s right, the more you push it away, the higher your talent will be. And based on the width of the push away, after you join the Holy City, you will receive a corresponding reward for your Dragon Mark Royal-cloak World Spiritist." The middle-aged man nodded.


    "Dragon Mark reward?"


    Cang Yun and Cang Yue''s eyes lit up. They already had a good understanding of the importance of the Dragon Mark, and participating in the test to obtain the Dragon Mark reward was undoubtedly good news for the two of them.


    The Dragon Gate has 10 scales on the ground, and each scale represents your result. The first scale will give you 10 Dragon Marks, the second scale will give you 20 Dragon Marks, and so on.


    "And if I completely activate the Dragon Mark, I will be able to obtain a generous reward of 2000 Dragon Marks!" The middle-aged man explained.


    "Two thousand pills?"


    Cang Yun and Cang Yue looked at each other, both seeing the excitement in the other''s eyes. Two thousand Dragon Marks, for them, who had not even entered the Sacred City yet, this was an enormous sum of wealth.


    Both of them secretly decided that they had to open the dragon gate!


    "Don''t be happy too early." However, the middle-aged man was able to clearly see the thoughts of Cang Yun and Cang Yun. He said, "Every single examinee has the same thoughts as you, wanting to completely open the Dragon Gate. But during the ten years that I have been here, do you know how many people have achieved this goal?"


    Cang Yun and Cang Qing shook their heads.


    The middle-aged man laughed, "Less than a hundred."


    "Less than a hundred people in ten years ¡­ Doesn''t that mean that only ten people can reach that level every year? " Cang Yun''s heart skipped a beat as he realized the difficulty of the Dragon Gate.

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    "Alright, if there aren''t any problems, let''s begin. Which one of you will go first?" The middle-aged man said.


    Hearing that, Cang Yun looked at Cang Yue, and the latter did not refuse: "I''ll go first."


    Finished speaking, Cang Yue took a slight step forward, and arrived before the dragon gate.


    Su Yun extended his hand and spirit energy rose up from her exquisite body. Then, he suddenly pushed forward.


    BOOM!


    In the next moment, the Dragon Gate slowly opened.


    A moment...


    Two minutes ¡­


    As time passed, the dragon gate was gradually pushed open, and a grid of scales appeared on the ground.


    However, the speed was rather slow. It was obvious that it would not be easy to open the dragon gate.


    The middle-aged man was expressionless as he quietly observed.


    When the sixth row appeared, the middle-aged man finally raised his eyebrows. He looked at Cang Yue, who was drenched in sweat, and revealed an exhausted expression.


    Was he nearing his limit...


    Ever since he awakened his special physique, Cang Yue''s talent had been at the top of her peers. But even so, she could only push open the sixth grid, which already showed the difficulty of the dragon gate.


    However, Cang Yue still did not give up. She stood in front of the dragon door with her petite body, but her firm will like that of a goddess was still contained within.


    Rumble ¡­


    In the next moment, the dragon gate was pushed open again. This time, the dragon gate moved two columns and dropped to the eighth.


    However, this final explosion had clearly exhausted all of Cang Yue''s strength. The moment the dragon gate landed at the eighth square, her body also staggered backwards.


    The result was also fixed at this moment, with the eighth mark!


    "Not bad, it''s already very good. Your result can be ranked in the top 100 of every batch of geniuses." The middle-aged man nodded, as he was satisfied with Cang Yue''s result.


    Every year, no less than ten thousand people would participate in the Holy City''s examination. And to be able to rank in the top hundred among ten thousand people, this was already an extremely extraordinary talent.


    This kind of person would train in Holy City for another one or two years. They were completely qualified to enter the Mortal Board competition.


    Cang Yue slightly smiled, and then retreated to the side. Although this result was somewhat different from her initial expectations, she was still very satisfied after personally experiencing the difficulty of the Dragon Gate.


    "It''s your turn."


    In the next moment, the middle-aged man looked at Cang Yun. With a Cang Yue who had a good result, he was also somewhat looking forward to Cang Yun''s results.


    Cang Yun nodded and walked forward.


    When his palm touched the dragon gate, an ancient and desolate aura instantly emanated from his palm and covered his entire body.


    Cang Yun gently exhaled and the Spiritual Energy within his dantian fiercely shook. Like a dam that had been stored for a long time, it suddenly opened and surged violently.


    Rumble ¡­


    In a split-second, the Dragon Gate opened.


    A moment... Two minutes ¡­


    This time, the opening speed of the dragon gate was evidently much faster than before, and in the blink of an eye, it had reached the fifth square meter.


    Seeing this, the middle-aged man was slightly surprised. The strength of the azure cloud''s Spiritual Energy had exceeded his expectations.


    Rumble ¡­


    The remaining energy was not exhausted. Cang Yun continued to stimulate the Spiritual Energy within his body as the Dragon Gate slowly opened.


    Sixth moment... The dragon gate finally stopped at the ninth grid at the eighty-fifth hour.


    Cang Yun gritted his teeth. At this moment, he felt like he was facing a huge mountain, which was so heavy that he couldn''t even breathe. In the end, no matter how hard he tried to channel his spirit energy, the dragon gate wouldn''t budge.

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    The ninth Soul Depth ¡­. That was the best he could do ¡­.


    In front of the dragon gate, the middle-aged man''s heart was in his throat. He was only one step away from perfection. If Cang Yun stopped here, that would be too much of a pity.


    The results of the ninth grid were considered the highest in the Holy City, and the number of geniuses in each batch was no more than thirty. However, the number of geniuses in the Holy City was not so calculated.


    This was because every year the Holy City would recruit new talents. A person''s age ranged from five years to one decade. Within this cycle, there were a total of 300 people that had reached the ninth grade.


    Only by passing the tenth level would one be able to enter the top 100 ranks within their age range. In the future, they would be able to safely enter the Mortal Board.


    Cang Yun did not know the numbers, but he also did not want to give up. Putting aside the huge dragon mark reward, he was just one step away from giving up.


    There were too many geniuses in the Holy City, and there were too many top geniuses. If they didn''t fight for it, they would be wiped out in the future. That kind of result was not what Cang Yun wanted from the bottom of his heart.


    You have to do the best, the brightest, the brightest!


    "Hah!"


    In the next moment, Cang Yun let out a low shout, and a scorching and violent stream of pure yang energy exploded from his body.


    A bright and scorching light enveloped him as Cang Yun''s expression turned solemn, as if he was the son of the sun.


    "This is ¡­" Middle-aged man''s mouth slightly opened. He was surprised and happy.


    Rumble ¡­


    In the next moment, the dragon gate was pushed open once again.


    Crack!


    With a light sound, the dragon door finally completely opened. It froze on the tenth square meter.


    In a split-second, the dragon-shaped carving on the door began to emit a dazzling light while at the same time, an excited and resonant dragon roar resounded throughout the entire hall.


    The dragon had come to life. This was a true ''fish leaping over a dragon gate''!


    Cang Yue smiled and was sincerely happy for Cang Yun.


    "Alright, alright!" The middle-aged man also clapped his hands in admiration. To be able to witness the birth of a peerless genius, he was obviously extremely happy.


    Cang Yun smiled back and retreated.


    "The results of the two of you are respectively the eighth test. You have successfully completed this stage, so naturally, you have passed this stage." The middle-aged man smiled and said, "Next is the final exam. If you pass it, you will become a member of Holy City!"


    Hearing this, both Cang Yun and Qing Feng felt their spirits being lifted. However, at the same time, they felt slightly nervous in their hearts.


    Whether he could pass it or not depended on him.


    The middle-aged man chuckled, "You don''t have to be so nervous. With the results of your first trial, passing this trial is practically no problem."


    "Eh, the second test is even simpler?" Cang Yun asked curiously.


    However, the main purpose of setting up the second stage of the exam is for those people who just passed the first stage of the exam, in order to make another selection. Both of you have good results, and the second stage is just a formality. The middle-aged man explained.


    This way...


    The two people from Cang Yun Sect suddenly understood, and their nervous mood had relaxed by more than half.


    "I have to remind you guys that no matter what the results of the second stage are, there will be no Dragon Mark reward for them. Therefore, you don''t need to go all out like in the first stage. It will be fine as long as you pass." The middle-aged man added.

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    "For the second test, enter the dragon gate. Once you enter, you will meet a savage spirit beast that has the same cultivation as you. Defeat it and you will pass."


    The middle-aged man in front of the dragon gate explained to Cang Yun and Yun Che.


    Hearing this, the two of them understood the rules completely and nodded their heads. Then, the two of them walked into the Dragon Gate side by side.


    Weng! *


    In the next moment, the scene changed.


    Cang Yun arrived at a separate dimension. This was a vast and empty wasteland. At this moment, a white tiger was lying prostrate on the wasteland.


    Upon seeing the azure cloud, the White Tiger slowly stood up. Its eyes revealed a murderous glint as it revealed its sharp fangs.


    Cang Yun sized up the white tiger. It was as large as a small mountain and its fur was snow-white and glossy. It seemed to be glowing and there was an eye-catching crescent moon symbol on its forehead.


    White Moon Tiger!


    Cang Yun immediately recognized the White Tiger''s origin. Although he did not recognize many types of savage Spiritual Beasts, this White Moon Tiger was an exception. This was because there were quite a few White Moon Tiger Spiritual Beasts within the Azure Province.


    This White Moon Tiger could be considered a rather unique existence amongst Spirit Beasts. Legend has it that the White Moon Tiger possessed a trace of the bloodline of the Divine Beast, the White Tiger.


    However, it was quite the opposite. The mature White Moon Tiger was only a Rank 4 Spirit Beast, and such an abnormal situation was unimaginable. In the end, it could only be concluded that there was a problem with the White Moon Tiger''s physique and that it was bound to be a Xiantian cultivator.


    The essence of these savage Spiritual Beasts was that they more or less had powerful bloodline inheritances. Therefore, they had strength that far surpassed ordinary Spiritual Beasts.


    Therefore, this White Moon Tiger was naturally a type of Savage Spirit Beast.


    Cang Yun did not take the Rank 4 Savage Spirit Beast too seriously. Back then, he had already fought with this kind of Spiritual Beast within the Immortal Palace within the Immortal Yang Secret Realm. At that time, he had yet to comprehend the Concept of Martial Arts or the Pure Yang Energy.


    Now that his strength had greatly increased, he naturally wouldn''t feel any pressure at all.


    Roar!


    At this moment, the White Moon Tiger let out a furious roar and attacked first.


    The tiger leapt high into the air. Its sharp claws drew a sharp arc in the air as it descended towards Cang Yun''s head.


    Compared to a normal spirit beast''s attack, a savage spirit beast was much simpler and more violent. However, because of how strong they were, this violence was often more effective. A martial artist could be severely injured or even killed if they were careless.


    However, that kind of situation did not exist for Cang Yun.


    In his eyes, a Rank 4 Savage Spirit Beast was too weak. Be it speed or strength, they were all insignificant.


    Swish!


    The moment the tiger claw was about to land, Cang Yun''s body gently leaped and with a flash, he easily dodged this attack.


    At the same time, his palm shot out like lightning. Spirit power surged in his palm, and with a tricky angle, it passed around the tiger''s claw and landed viciously on the forehead of the White Moon Tiger.


    Boom! *


    Rumble ¡­


    With a dull thud, the White Moon Tiger was sent flying by the palm strike. It rolled a few times on the ground before finally crashing to the ground in a sorry state.


    It was simple and efficient to determine the victor with one blow.


    From beginning to end, besides dodging the attack of the tiger claw, Cang Yun didn''t even move. The victor had already been decided.

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    Buzz! Buzz!


    From within the Dragon Gate, two sounds of almost no order resounded. After which, Cang Yun and Cang Yue walked out.


    The two of them smiled at each other, then walked towards the middle-aged man.


    "Congratulations, from today onwards, you two officially belong to the Holy City." The middle-aged man smiled as he congratulated him.


    "Thank you, senior." Cang Yun and Cang Li also responded with a smile. After which, Cang Yun asked, "I wonder what senior''s name is, how should I address you?"


    "What senior? My surname is Wu and everyone else calls me Manager Wu. If little friend thinks highly of me, I''ll call myself brother. Little friend, just call me Brother Wu." The middle-aged man smiled.


    The Holy City was the cradle of all geniuses, and in here, those with high talent would receive a great deal of attention. Their future was limitless, so the middle-aged man wanted to do his best to leave a good impression on Cang Yun.


    Seeing this, Cang Yun naturally understood what the person in front of him was thinking. He smiled and replied, "Then I won''t be courteous and will address you as Brother Wu."


    "That''s right, this way of addressing me is more comfortable." Seeing Cang Yun''s humble attitude, the smile on Wu Wei''s face became even more dazzling.


    He, Wu Wei, had the right to be friends with a genius. Although it was an investment with a purpose, he was not a genius. After all, he was a steward with considerable power. It was impossible for him to bow and kneel.


    To be able to deal with things like Cang Yun, everyone was happy.


    "That... I can''t possibly call you Brother Wu, right? "


    Just as the two of them were talking happily to each other, Cang Yue could not help but ask weakly.


    Hearing this, Wu Wei and Cang Yun were stunned for a moment.


    Only now did he realize that such a title wasn''t suitable for a girl.


    "Miss, how about calling me Brother Wu?" Wu Wei changed his mind and probed.


    "Brother Wu." Cang Yue nodded with a faint smile, and agreed to this form of address.


    "Good, today is a happy occasion. As the eldest brother, we should have a banquet to welcome you, but as soon as you two entered Holy City, you must have a lot of things to take care of. Today, we won''t waste any of your time."


    "When the time comes, I will arrange a feast and invite you two little friends to meet. At that time, do not decline, okay?" Wu Wei laughed heartily.


    "Brother, with your kind intentions, we are naturally honored." Cang Yun cupped his hands.


    Wu Wei was a generous person, and his words were sincere. He was a straightforward person, and for a moment, Cang Yun''s impression of him had increased greatly.


    Such a person was worth befriending.


    "Alright, then we won''t talk much. Let''s get down to business first." The next moment, Wu Wei withdrew his smile, took out two tokens from his storage ring, and gave them to Cang Yun and Cang Yun, saying, "These are your identity tokens, symbolizing your personal status in the Sacred City. Remember to keep them well, whether you enter and leave the Sacred City, or you store the Dragon Mark, you must not lose them."


    The two of them nodded their heads after receiving the tokens. After which, they handed the temporary tokens back to Wu Wei yesterday.


    "The rewards from the previous test of the Dragon Gate have already been added to your tokens. Little friend Cang Yun, two thousand Dragon Marks, little friend Cang Yue, three hundred and fifty Dragon Marks." Wu Wei reminded with a smile.


    "Brother, you''ve been in Holy City for so long, so you must know a lot about Holy City. Can you give us some pointers? With the Dragon Mark in our hands, how are we supposed to use it?" Cang Yun''s mind flashed as he asked.


    Although Principal Xiao had already gave the two of them a general idea of the situation yesterday, he wasn''t very detailed. He only told the two of them that if there were enough Dragon Marks, they must go to the Central Divine Pagoda to take a look.


    However, the two of them did not get many Dragon Marks, and since they were new here, it was imperative that they settle down. Thus, Cang Yun could only ask Wu Wei. He believed that the later experiences in the Holy City should be able to give him a good suggestion.


    "As your big brother, you don''t need to ask this question. I will also give you some advice." Wu Wei smiled and nodded.


    After coming to Holy City, this will be your second home. I believe you all understand that a house will naturally not be lacking. Therefore, the first suggestion I give you is to buy a house.


    "In Holy City, houses are divided into three categories, which are lower, middle, and upper." In Holy City, houses are divided into three categories, which are lower, middle, and upper.


    "My main point is, why are the houses in Holy City divided into different levels. It''s because in Holy City, all the houses have a Spirit Convergence Array, and the size of the Spirit Convergence Array determines the grade of these houses. A lowly house can gather spirit energy up to five times, a middle-class house can gather spirit energy up to ten times, and a high-class house can gather spirit energy up to fifty times. "


    As martial artists, I believe you guys are familiar with the Spirit Convergence Array. The stronger the Spirit Gathering, the faster the martial artist''s cultivation. Those who come to the Holy City are all top geniuses of the Azure Province, so the difference in talent is not too big compared to them. So at the same level, if one wants to cultivate faster than others, the accumulation of normal cultivation is extremely important.


    Wu Wei spoke frankly, and Cang Yun also roughly understood what he meant when he heard this. The better the residence, the better the Spirit Gathering effect would be, and the faster one would cultivate.


    Cang Yun then asked, "Then, what are the prices of these third-rate residences?"


    "Lower class residences, 300 Dragon Marks per month. Intermediate class residences, 600 Dragon Marks per month, and high class residences, 3,000 Dragon Marks per month." This is the price set by the Holy City, there will be no deviation from it. " Wu Weihui replied.


    "This way... Can two people use that house? " The Dragon Marks he and Cang Yue had were not sufficient, so if they were to work together, it would save them a lot of expenses.


    "You can, but at most, there can only be two people. Because each residence only has two cultivation rooms and only in the cultivation room can there be a Spirit Convergence Array. Moreover, the Spirit Convergence Array is very small and each can only hold one person." Wu Wei said.


    "Two people is enough." Cang Yun and Cang Yue looked at each other and nodded.


    "Then, what does Brother Wu mean, the two of us should choose a medium-sized residence first?" Cang Yun asked.


    However, Wu Wei shook his head and said, "I mean, it''s best if you two choose a high-class house. The talent of the two of you is good, but the process is also extremely important. If you choose a middle-class house, your training speed can barely be compared with those top geniuses, but compared to those peerless geniuses, you will definitely fall behind."


    "The talents of the Holy City are very important, but time is also very important, because the faster a newcomer rises, the more attention the higher ups of the Holy City will attach to him. You must firmly remember this."


    "I understand ¡­" But even if the two of us add up, we don''t have 3000 Dragon Marks. " As for Cang Yun and Cang Yue, there were only two thousand three hundred and fifty of them in total, which was still more than six hundred Dragon Marks left.


    In Holy City, because you can''t prevent a vicious robbery from happening, the Dragon Mark can''t be transferred in private, and I can''t give you one even if I want to. Moreover, what I said was only a suggestion, and if there''s no other way, then you can only take a step back. Wu spread out his hands, indicating that he was unable to help.


    "I''ll take second best then ¡­"


    Cang Yun furrowed his brows. Wu Wei had already explained everything clearly earlier. In the Sacred City, the faster a newcomer climbed, the more attention would be paid to him. Cang Yun didn''t want to waste this opportunity.


    In addition, the path of martial arts was a race to the death. If one fell behind by a step, it was very likely that one would fall behind. It would be difficult to continue chasing after him.


    As these thoughts flashed through his mind, a moment later, Cang Yun gritted his teeth as a decision was made in his heart.


    "Brother, where can I quickly earn Dragon Marks? I need to get at least 700 Dragon Marks in a day."


    Hearing Cang Yun''s question, Wu Wei knew the former''s decision, so he said without hesitation, "There are two places, the first is the Mission Hall, where a large number of missions are issued every day, and as long as you can complete them, you will be able to obtain the Dragon Marks. However, this place has very high requirements for cultivation, and with the current level of your cultivation, wanting to earn 700 Dragon Marks a day is almost impossible."


    "And the other one?"


    Since it was impossible, Cang Yun had directly ignored it.


    There are many arenas in the arena, and each arena will have a arena master. As long as the challenger wins the arena master, he or she can obtain the Dragon Mark, and what''s worth mentioning is that as long as you win the arena master, you can choose to become the new arena master. As the new arena master, you have the right to set up the amount of bets on the arena.


    "This is a place that can earn Dragon Marks very quickly. As long as you have the strength, not to mention seven hundred Dragon Marks a day, even seven thousand Dragon Marks would not be useless. Of course, if you do not have the strength, then you can only give it to the Dragon Marks for nothing." Wu Wei explained.


    "Then, if I become the arena master, will the person who challenges me have a cultivation limit?" Cang Yun asked.


    This was a crucial question. If he became the arena master and raised the stakes, he would attract some eighth or ninth layer disciples to challenge him. Then, he would have no place to cry.


    "Of course there is a restriction. The challenger''s cultivation must be at the same level as the arena master before he can challenge it." Wu Weihui replied.


    As he finished speaking, Wu Wei saw Cang Yun''s bright eyes and knew that the latter was tempted. He smiled faintly and asked, "It seems that you''ve already made your decision?"


    Wu Wei didn''t object to Cang Yun''s thoughts. The competition arena was a place to hone his skills. Even if he lost, he would be able to gain experience. In short, it wasn''t a bad place.


    Cang Yun nodded his head, "Thank you, brother, for your guidance. I''ve decided to make a trip to the arena!"

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    The Sacred City''s Arena was one of the most famous places in the Sacred City. Because the Sacred City gathered most of the young geniuses of the Azure Province, and the majority of the young geniuses loved to compete against each other, every day, the number of people in the Arena was very high.


    The competition arena was located in the northern part of Holy City.


    It was a rather large building that was even larger than the central plaza. Its entire body was made up of piles of spirit beast bones. It was sturdy and desolate, giving off a majestic aura.


    After Cang Yun, Cang Yue, and Wu Wei said their goodbyes, they headed straight here. As for Principal Xiao, he had already returned to the Immortal Sun Spiritual Academy alone.


    It was still early in the morning, but at the entrance of the battle coliseum, countless streams of people had already entered like ants in a chrysalis.


    Most of these people were the young geniuses of Holy City, and very few were the experts of the older generation. Because of this, this place was full of youthful vigor.


    This was a land filled with youth and passion!


    The two of them followed the stream of people into the arena. As soon as they entered, they heard deafening shouts that caused everyone''s ears to tremble.


    "So many people ¡­" Cang Yue exclaimed.


    Cang Yun nodded, his gaze sweeping across the arena.


    The first thing that came into his view was a wide, circular ring. There were at least a hundred of them, and rings of seats surrounded the ring, encircling it.


    And above the arena, a young man and young girl stood respectively. Obviously, these people were the arena masters.


    Some arenas were in the midst of an intense battle. The arena was burning with activity, and the cheers from the audience were also deafening. The entire scene was abnormally intense.


    As he swept his eyes over the crowd in the arena, Cang Yun also discovered a problem. Although there were a lot of people below the arena, not many were really going to challenge them.


    Thinking about it, this phenomenon wasn''t that strange. Those who had the qualifications to be the arena master were not weak and many of them didn''t have the confidence to win. Naturally, they didn''t want to go up on stage and lost their Dragon Marks for nothing.


    It would be better to observe someone else''s battle and learn their combat experience for free.


    After arriving at the arena, Cang Yun was no longer in a hurry to issue a challenge. He walked around the arenas and finally selected one to stop in his tracks.


    At the edge of this arena, there was a signboard. On it, there was the Dragon-Mark bet to challenge the arena master: 100 Dragon Marks.


    100 Dragon Marks. This was considered a medium level of existence in the many arenas, it wasn''t high, nor was it low.


    As for Cang Yun, he had also heard the people around him talking about the situation. Generally speaking, within the arena, the stakes were related to the arena master''s strength.


    This was because the stronger the arena master was, the more confidence he would have in himself. Thus, the higher the stakes and vice versa.


    Thus, Cang Yun chose the middle grade gambling arena. Firstly, he wanted to clearly test out the strength of these arena masters. Secondly, this kind of gambling was more suitable for him to accept.


    The stakes were too low, there was no need to waste time, it was too high, and there was too much risk involved.


    This young man''s face was somewhat young and it was obvious that he was not very old. However, his figure was completely inversely related to his age. As he stood there like an iron tower, he gave off a heavy and oppressive feeling.


    Just as Cang Yun sat down, this tall and sturdy arena master finally welcomed his opponent.

 C185

    On one side of the arena, there was a young arena master with a physique like that of an iron tower. On the other side, there was a thin and small young challenger.


    One of them was fat and the other was thin. Their figures were completely opposite of the other, making them stand out in the ring.


    "Iron Puppet has already stood guard for four days and won eight consecutive battles. This skinny boy should be here to deliver the food, right?"


    "That''s not for sure. Since he dares to go on stage at this time, it means that he has a certain level of confidence that he might be able to end Iron Puppet''s winning streak."


    If the arena master were to obtain a winning streak, on the one hand, it would show that this person''s strength was extraordinary. But on the other hand, because of the continuous battles, it was very easy for others to figure out what you were up to and focus on you, so the challenger who dared enter the arena at this time definitely had a certain amount of confidence.


    Thus, it was hard to say what the result of the battle between the two of them would be.


    The thin youngster went up on stage and pulled out his weapon. It was a pitch black dagger.


    As for the arena master, Iron Puppet. Looking at his weapon, everyone''s hearts shook. He was clad in thick dark golden armor, covering over half of his body from his legs to his body to his arms.


    On his right hand, he wore a huge glove the size of a grown man''s waist. Just like the barrel of a crossbow gun, the glove was also completely dark gold in color. On the back of the glove were three sharp blades.


    Each blade was like a large blade that merged together, looking like the sharp claws of a savage spirit beast.


    As for Iron Puppet''s left hand, it was a dark golden shield the size of a water tank!


    It was the first time a rookie had come to watch this match. Everyone was stunned. Wasn''t this too exaggerated?


    This armor, this weapon, was simply a moving steel fort.


    "Boom!"


    The Iron Puppet jumped onto the arena, and along with the heavy sound of metal colliding, the hard arena suddenly shook under the Iron Puppet''s feet!


    "Heavens!" "How heavy is this?"


    The entire arena was dozens of feet wide and also several feet thick. It was hard to imagine the weight of this arena, but even so, it was still shaken by Iron Puppet.


    "This equipment..." The thin teenager glanced at Iron Puppet, then gripped the dagger in his hand and said, "Can you keep up with me with your clothes on? No matter how high your defense is, if you can''t even touch me, then I, the Innate Realm, will be invincible. "


    Iron Puppet grinned and said, "What I''m good at is defense. As long as you can''t break through my defense, wouldn''t I also be in an invincible position?"


    "Makes sense." The skinny youth smiled coldly. "Then let''s see if your armor is tougher, or if my dagger is sharper!"


    As soon as the match began, the skinny youth attacked first. He launched his movement technique and his body created a series of afterimages.


    Clearly, speed was the strong point of this skinny youngster. He also wanted to rely on this advantage to defeat Iron Puppet!


    A speed type martial artist was the greatest headache for a defense type martial artist. If they couldn''t even touch the hem of their clothes, then how aggrieved would they be? Moreover, he could only passively receive beatings.


    Of course, a true victory or defeat couldn''t be judged that way. After all, a defense type martial artist also had their own advantages. As long as they couldn''t break through the defense, then most of the time, they would consume all their energy to kill the opponent.


    Moreover, this Iron Puppet was obviously not just a defense type martial artist. Judging from his exaggerated weapon, his strength was absolutely extraordinary. As long as the thin and weak youth was touched, they would definitely not have a good fight.


    Facing the iron puppet, the thin teenager did not show any signs of underestimating him. He had already studied the strength of the iron puppet for several days and was extremely afraid of it. Therefore, if he wanted to win, he could only rely on surprise!


    "Swoosh!"


    The thin and weak youth''s speed became faster and faster. His black clothes seemed to have turned into a streak of black light that revolved around the iron puppet, creating layers of whirlwinds.


    In this whirlwind, a black dagger would occasionally stab out at an extremely tricky angle, like a wind blade slicing towards Iron Puppet.


    "It''s the Feng Clan''s Absolute Wind Technique from the Gale Realm!"


    In the Azure Province, there were many families that had their own inherited techniques, and these were absolute skills that couldn''t be underestimated. A family, with their own inheritance, could make their descendents become stronger in martial arts, then through marriage, refine their bloodline, and slowly prosper.


    A good cultivation technique was the foundation of a clan.


    A martial artist with a good cultivation method was inferior to a cultivation method. In fact, a martial artist without a cultivation method would be crushed under the same situation.


    The "Extreme Wind Technique" of the Feng Clan was an extremely famous cultivation technique. It had a great reputation in the Azure Province.


    Ding ding ding!


    The thin and weak youth''s dagger was like a rainstorm that was pouring in during the summer. It pierced towards the iron puppet in an earth-shattering manner. Its speed was so fast that it made people dazzled.


    In the face of such a violent attack, Iron Puppet hurriedly raised the shield in his hand, firmly protecting his vulnerable head.


    The fierce collision between the two of them lasted for more than ten breaths of time.


    The thin and weak youth''s speed descended as he slowly revealed himself. He was slightly out of breath. Evidently, the fierce attack earlier had consumed a lot of his energy.


    On the other hand, on Iron Puppet''s side, his face was not red, and his heart did not beat around the bush. On the other hand, on Iron Puppet''s side, his face was not red, and he did not move even half a step.


    "This defense!"


    As the crowd watched this scene, all of them were shocked in their hearts. Besides speed, the Feng Clan''s Absolute Wind Technique was also quite powerful.


    But even so, it was still unable to break through the iron puppet''s defenses. This level of tank was enough to cause one to despair!


    "You ¡­"


    Seeing Kui Shan''s expression, the skinny youth''s pupils slightly constricted. He was a little angry. Although he had always been in the initiative in the previous clash, the true result was that his palm had become numb from the shock while his opponent''s face was as calm as the clouds.


    This result was hard for him to accept!


    "What other tricks do you have?" "Bring it on ¡­" Iron Puppet let out a mocking smile and said, "Just now, I felt like your drizzle wasn''t even enough to warm up my body."


    "Arrogant!"


    Hearing Tie Puppet''s words, the thin teenager''s forehead started to emit a blue light, evidently, he was very angry. After all, the absolute art of a clan was being viewed with contempt. If it were anyone else, they probably wouldn''t be able to stand it.


    Thus, the skinny youth gave an angry roar and started circulating the Extreme Wind Technique. Spiritual Energy erupted out as he held the dagger in his hand. He turned into a whirlwind and fiercely thrust forward!


    Absolute Breath Slash!


    In the next moment, the thin youth appeared like a ghost behind Iron Puppet. The dark black dagger in his hand was filled with spirit energy. The dagger became as black as ink, causing one to hold their breath!


    Following the heavy slash, the dark black dagger came crashing down like a bolt of black lightning!


    "It''s actually one of the Feng Clan''s most famous ultimate skills, the Absolute Breath Slash!"


    Everyone''s eyes widened. The power of this attack was extremely terrifying!


    The Absolute Breath Slash was one of the most famous supreme techniques of the Gale Wind World''s Feng Clan. It was shockingly powerful, and it was known as the move that would cut off the life of an opponent!


    Facing this attack, Iron Puppet''s mocking smile finally disappeared. With a serious expression, he shouted loudly. The terrifying sound waves spread out like thunder.


    He channeled all the strength in his body, both of his feet, legs at the waist, the strength passed through his spine to his left arm, and he suddenly swung!


    "Clang!"


    With a deafening boom, the shield in Tie Puppet''s left hand firmly blocked the attack of the thin youth!


    With a loud bang, a dim light burst out and the hard arena beneath Iron Puppet''s feet suddenly shook. The massive impact actually caused Iron Puppet to step on the arena until it caved in, creating two wide footprints!


    As for Iron Puppet, he was finally forced to retreat over ten steps this time before he managed to stabilize his body.


    After stabilizing himself, his left hand, which was holding onto the shield, was clearly trembling slightly. It was obvious that even he, with his strong defense, had almost failed to block the young man''s Absolute Chop.


    The crowd was shocked. However, this shock was not because of the thin and weak youth''s strength, but instead was due to Iron Puppet''s defense.


    To think that he was even able to withstand the supreme attack with brute force. This sort of defense could be called heaven-defying!


    If it were an ordinary person, not to mention blocking this attack, but they would have absolutely broken their arms if they used just their arms and shields!


    "You lost."


    But at this moment, Iron Puppet looked at the thin youth and spoke indifferently.


    Upon hearing these words, the crowd turned their gazes towards the thin and weak young man opposite of Iron Puppet. The latter''s face was pale and his aura was weak. Clearly, he was on the verge of exhaustion.


    The stronger the ultimate move, the stronger the power it would unleash, but correspondingly, the amount of Spiritual Energy required to use it would also be extraordinary. The thin and weak youth continued his fierce attacks, and with the powerful final Absolute Chop technique, he had almost completely used up all the Spiritual Energy in his body.


    The thin youth looked at Iron Puppet and gnashed his teeth, his eyes filled with unwillingness. Just now, he had almost broken through the Iron Puppet''s defense, but in the end, it had all been for naught.


    "You win."


    After hesitating for a moment, the thin youth finally admitted the truth. The spiritual energy in his body was running out, so continuing the battle was meaningless.


    "Iron Puppet won!"


    "He''s already won nine times in a row. If he wins another one today, he will win ten times in a row, and he will be awarded the title ''Arena King''!"


    The crowd became excited and cheered for Iron Puppet.


    "The title of arena king?"


    Cang Yun heard the news, blinked his eyes, and asked a youth beside him, "Friend, may I ask, someone just said that as long as this Tie Puppet wins one more match, he will be awarded the title ''Arena King''. What is the meaning of this title?"


    Hearing this, the youth looked at Cang Yun with an astonished expression, "You don''t even know this?"


    "I''m new." Cang Yun smiled and shook his head.


    "New?" The youth was even more astonished. He remembered that this was not the time to look for someone from the Holy City, which was to say that Cang Yun had actually joined the Holy City in advance.


    This youth also understood what this meant, that Cang Yun''s talent was definitely extraordinary. Hence, the gaze he shot towards Cang Yun became extremely friendly.


    "Since you''re new, let me explain it to you."


    "In the Sacred City Arena, according to the Arena Master''s victory, two titles were specially set up: ''Arena King'' and ''Arena Emperor''. In the Holy City Arena, according to the Arena Master''s victory, two titles were specially set up, namely ''Arena King'' and ''Arena Emperor''.


    "For example, this Iron Puppet has already won nine consecutive victories. If he wins one more then he will have won ten consecutive victories. Then he will obtain the title ''Arena King''. And once he obtains this title, he will receive a reward of one thousand Dragon Marks."


    "At the same time, the titles'' Arena King ''and'' Arena Emperor ''also involve an extremely important matter in the Sacred City, and that is the Heaven, Earth, and Mortal Boards!"


    "Because there is a rule in the Sacred City, only those who have obtained the title of ''Arena Emperor'' can compete for that year''s three boards, so the title of ''Arena Emperor'' is a prerequisite for entering any of the three boards."


    "That''s more than half the reason the arena is so popular every day."


    The youth explained in detail to Cang Yun.


    Hearing this, Cang Yun also came to a realization. So the competition arena actually had such an important connection to the Heaven, Earth, and Mortal Boards of Holy City.


    "Obtaining 100 consecutive victories in order to get the title of ''Arena Emperor'', this shouldn''t be simple, right?" Cang Yun asked again.


    "Of course it''s not simple. If you want to obtain the title of ''arena emperor'', then you must have strength and luck, because what you need is a winning streak. If you lose any of these matches, then your winning streak will be interrupted, and you will have to start from the beginning."


    In past years, the number of people who have obtained the title of ''Arena Emperor'' did not exceed a thousand, and that is to say, the number of people on the Heaven, Earth, and Mortal Rankings is split evenly, and the number of competitors that we have qualified to participate in, is at most three hundred, so, as long as we obtain the title of ''Arena Emperor'', the chances of entering the Mortal Board are very high.


    "And this year''s Mortal Board competition only has two months of time. Up until now, there have only been less than two hundred people who have obtained the title ''Arena Emperor''. Many people are doing their best to push their way in, wanting to squeeze in during this final period."


    This youth clearly knew a lot about this. The moment he opened his mouth, he explained all the questions Cang Yun wanted to ask.


    "So that''s how it is ¡­ "Thank you very much." Cang Yun nodded his head in agreement. At the same time, he also sighed with emotion. There really were a lot of ways and means in the Sacred City.


    Two months ¡­ Mortal Board.


    The next moment, he thought of what the youth had said and his heart began to pound. Towards the three rankings of the Sacred City, he was very envious.


    Putting aside the glory of entering the leaderboard, just the generous reward from the Dragon Mark was enough to move Cang Yun''s heart.


    "What? Are you interested in these two titles?" Seeing the fire in Cang Yun''s eyes, the youth asked with a smile.


    "Who wouldn''t be interested?" Cang Yun nodded his head slightly but he did not deny it. Of course, the thing that he was truly interested in was still the Mortal Board.


    Because only by entering the Mortal Board, he could be considered as having made a name for himself in the Holy City, and only then would he be able to have a better development.


    "Do your best. Although it''s not easy, it''s not like there''s no chance. Perhaps you can really become the focus of everyone''s attention in the next moment." The youth nodded with a faint smile and casually urged.


    Cang Yun smiled and said no more.

 C186

    On the stage, the victorious Tie Xiao did not walk down the stage. Under the gaze of the crowd, he meditated on the stage for the time it took to burn two incense sticks.


    Then he stood up again.


    "What? Does this Tie Zheng plan on battling on and on?"


    "That should be it. His energy consumption isn''t that high and he won nine consecutive victories. Naturally, he wants to obtain the title of ''King of Arena'' in one go."


    The actions of the iron rod caused the crowd to discuss among themselves, and soon after, they all became excited.


    Nine consecutive victories. They were just a step away from obtaining the title of ''Challenge King''. Perhaps today, they would witness the rise of a Challenge King.


    Arena kings were rarely seen in the Holy City. Every year, there would be no more than a thousand of them. In other words, with the rise of an Arena King, this person would be able to reach the top 1000 rankings.


    "Today, I, Tie Wu, want to prove myself as the arena king. Who among you, will help me to ascend to the throne?"


    Tie Zheng straightened his body, and his voice spread out like thunder, showing his domineering aura and absolute confidence.


    After winning nine consecutive victories, he couldn''t wait to become the arena king. No one could stop his footsteps!


    Hearing this, the crowd was silent, this man''s words were arrogant, it was as if everyone was just a stepping stone in his eyes. However, no one stood up to refute him, because he had the qualifications to be so arrogant.


    From the battle just now, it could be seen that Tie Wu''s power was extremely strong, especially his defense. It was hopeless, as he could even block the famous ultimate skill of the Feng Clan, so the majority of the people here did not have the confidence to break his defense.


    "Why? Weren''t the people that came to Holy City called themselves the top geniuses of the Azure Province? Now I see them one by one, why do they seem so weak?"


    Seeing that no one was speaking, Tie Xiao revealed a look of deep contempt.


    "Arrogant! Does this guy really think he''s invincible?"


    "How ignorant!"


    The crowd was instantly angered. Everyone present held the title of ''genius'', and had never been looked down upon before. They were simply angered to the point that they were almost bursting with anger.


    But at the next moment, when they saw the craftiness in Tie Xiao''s eyes, everyone quickly calmed down.


    This guy actually wanted to use provocation to get people on stage. He was simply despicable!


    Seeing that no one dared to challenge him, Tie Lin knew that no one had the confidence to beat him, so he used a provocation to make those weaker than him angry. That way, he could easily obtain the title of King.


    Even though this fellow might look foolish, he was actually quite shrewd. Everyone secretly thought.


    Because in the Arena, there was another setting.


    That was, as long as the challenger won, the challenger would be able to inherit one-third of the challenger''s winning streak.


    In this way, the more people who won consecutively, the more eye-catching they were. Everyone wanted to challenge them so that they could easily reap the rewards.


    As for those geniuses with formidable strength, they were like shrewd hunters as they would often set their sights on these arena masters who had more consecutive victories.


    Therefore, the more consecutive victories, the more cautious the arena masters would be. No one wanted their hard-earned consecutive victories to be stolen away by others.


    This was Tie Yue''s current situation. He had won nine consecutive victories, and his chances of winning were not low. He could be targeted at any time, so he wanted to quickly obtain the title of arena king.


    After understanding all of this, the crowd''s enraged expressions instantly calmed down. Without being certain, no one wanted to give away the Dragon Mark for free and become a stepping stone for others.

 C187

    "Haven''t anyone come up yet? A group of cowards, do you think the stakes are too small?" "How about this, I will place the wager at one thousand Dragon Marks, who dares to come?"


    Tie Yu shouted loudly. He was truly a little anxious, he was one step away from becoming the arena king. At this crucial point, he did not want any accidents to happen.


    "A thousand Dragon Marks?"


    Upon hearing this, the crowd immediately cried out in alarm. A thousand Dragon Marks was already an extremely great amount of wealth. It was worth it for many people to take such a risk.


    However, the competition arena was different. A thousand Dragon Marks was merely a wager. If one took a risk, they might not be able to obtain it, and might even lose one''s own wealth.


    Everyone was weighing the pros and cons. If they won, then naturally they would receive both fame and fortune. Furthermore, they would also be able to obtain victory points. It could be said that many things went well. However, if they were to lose, the thousand Dragon Marks that they had placed on the wager would be enough to make one''s heart ache.


    Tie Yue didn''t say anything, but his face gradually revealed a look of disappointment. Whether it was the provocation or temptation, the people in front of him all refused to go on stage. He had no choice but to do this.


    A moment later, just as Tie Zheng was about to leave with a helpless sigh.


    Suddenly, a figure lightly leapt onto the stage.


    "Since there is no one here, let me accompany you in a battle."


    Her voice was very calm, neither humble nor arrogant, giving off a feeling as if it was bathed in spring wind.


    As his voice faded, the crowd exclaimed once again.


    "Someone''s going on stage!"


    "Who is this person, looks unfamiliar?"


    Seeing this youth who had suddenly appeared, the crowd burst into a flurry of discussion.


    Amongst the crowd, one of the youths had a look of surprise on his face. He quickly looked to his side and saw that there was an empty seat. His expression was quite wonderful.


    "It''s actually him!"


    In the arena, the young man who had gone up to challenge Lin Ming was none other than Cang Yun!


    "Alright, alright, alright. Of all the people here, you''re the one with the most courage. Don''t worry, I''ll be gentle with you later."


    Tie Xiao grit his teeth and smiled, as he seemed extremely happy.


    Because Tie Yun had been in Holy City for a long time, he had an impression of all the powerhouses of the same cultivation level. Cang Yun, on the other hand, looked unfamiliar, obviously not afraid of any of them.


    In this way, Tie Zheng was fully confident in this battle.


    Cang Yun smiled and didn''t say anything. He had nothing to say about Tie Zheng''s overwhelming confidence.


    After the battle, the victor would naturally be decided.


    Seeing Cang Yun remain silent, Tie Zheng had even less of a scruple. He said, "Make your move. I''m famous for my defensive skills, so I''ll let you have ten moves and eight moves first."


    "There''s no need. Let''s fight fairly." Cang Yun shook his head.


    "Good, you have confidence. Take out your weapon." Tie Zheng smiled sinisterly as he spoke.


    Cang Yun shook his head. "When necessary, I will naturally use my weapon."


    "Hmm? "Arrogant!"


    Tie Yue was stunned for a moment and then enraged. Cang Yun wanted to defeat him without even using a weapon, that was crazy to the extreme.


    One had to know that Tie Wu was famous for his defense. Before, when the genius of the Feng Family used all sorts of methods to break through his defense, Cang Yun actually dared to come up empty-handed. His arrogance was too low, it was a complete face-smacking.


    "I, Tie Feng, do not dare to say how strong I am in Holy City, but amongst my peers, I have never seen anyone break through my defense without using a weapon."


    "Today, you will pay the price for your arrogance!" The more of a genius he was, the more arrogant he would be. He had already stepped on many geniuses and thought that he had the qualifications to be arrogant, but now he had met the infamous Cang Yun, who was even more arrogant than him. How could he tolerate that?

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    "Die!"


    On the arena, Iron Puppet let out a loud shout and jumped up.


    "Boom!"


    It was as if a savage spirit beast was jumping; each jump caused the arena to tremble.


    Although Iron Puppet was wearing heavy armor, his speed was definitely not slow this time around. It was as if a hurricane was sweeping across the area.


    "Heavens! So fast! This speed isn''t much slower than the young man from earlier, right?"


    The crowd cried out in alarm. Iron Puppet''s sudden explosion of speed was something that they found unbelievable. After all, the Iron Puppet from before had pretended that he was not an expert in speed. The contrast between them was too great.


    So it turned out that this Iron Puppet had been hiding this entire time!


    At this moment, everyone understood that this Iron Puppet wasn''t bad at speed, but had always been hiding something. No one would have thought that this honest looking youth would actually be so cunning in his heart.


    In the face of this sudden change, Cang Yun''s expression did not change. He had long since been prepared, and towards every opponent, Cang Yun would not underestimate them in the slightest.


    However, when he took a step forward, a dark Origin Energy gushed out from his feet and his body seemed to transform into a willow tree as he easily dodged the Iron Puppet''s attack.


    "Not bad, you have some skill!"


    Iron Puppet''s eyes narrowed. The reason why he had suddenly displayed such a hidden speed was because he was caught off guard and had defeated Cang Yun in one fell swoop. However, the result was unexpected. Cang Yun''s reaction surprised him.


    The crowd in the audience also exclaimed in admiration. With the sudden acceleration of the Iron Puppet just now, many people didn''t think they had the confidence to avoid it, while Cang Yun was as light as the clouds. This ability was truly admirable!


    Cang Yun did not reply. The moment he landed, he lightly tapped his feet on the ground and slightly spun at the same time. The strength in his body caused his body to spin like a tornado as he dashed towards the Iron Puppet.


    At the same time, his palm constantly formed a seal in front of his chest. A wave of Origin Energy fluctuations surged out, immediately transforming into a huge palm print that ruthlessly slammed forward!


    The Vastheaven Seal was the famous ultimate technique of the Vastheaven World!


    This palm strike was like a landslide, with extraordinary power!


    Tie Puppet''s eyes lit up, "Good!"


    With a loud shout, he shrunk his body and charged forward with the shield in his left hand as the vanguard.


    "Bang bang!"


    A huge Origin Energy handprint exploded on Iron Puppet''s shield. That thick and heavy shield was like an iron wall, smashing the palm imprint to smithereens!


    Pow!


    Cang Yun and Iron Puppet crossed paths, Iron Puppet stood straight, turned around and looked at Cang Yun: "Good palm art!" "It''s a pity that it can''t break my defense."


    As Iron Puppet spoke, he casually moved his body. His bones moved, and the dark golden armor on his body creaked loudly.


    Everyone was flabbergasted. Just this defense alone was enough to put Iron Puppet in an invincible position!


    "Your equipment is also not bad." Cang Yun replied indifferently.


    Iron Puppet laughed, "You''re still in the mood to comment on my equipment?"


    As Tie Puppet spoke, he walked toward Cang Yun step by step. This time, he walked very slowly as he compressed Cang Yun''s dodging space bit by bit.


    "Crack!" "Crack!"


    As the iron puppets moved, their metal armor collided against each other. The sound that was getting closer and closer gave people a huge pressure.


    Shield Attack!


    All of a sudden, Iron Puppet dashed forward and used the huge shield in his left hand to ram against Cang Yun.


    Cang Yun''s figure flashed, dodging the Iron Puppet''s shield attack. With Cang Yun''s speed, it would be extremely difficult for the Iron Puppet to use the shield to attack Cang Yun!


    The Iron Puppet took a step forward and waved its claw. The blade light flickered, but Cang Yun''s body was once again as gentle as a willow tree, easily dodging the attack.


    At this time, a sneer flashed across Iron Puppet''s face as he slightly rotated his body. The huge gauntlet on his right hand was deflected.


    "Crack crack crack!"


    Three snow-white claws suddenly shot out, shooting towards the clouds!


    This metal claw contained an array formation. When Iron Puppet infused his source energy into it to explode, he could shoot out the steel claw. This move, a close range attack, it was hard to defend against!


    The crowd also cried out in alarm. This Iron Puppet had actually hidden so many cards up his sleeve. They had never seen such a profound hidden skill before, and it was truly amazing!


    Hm?


    In the face of such a surprise attack, Cang Yun''s eyes narrowed. He twisted his body in the air, barely dodging the three flying claws.


    However, the moment Cang Yun landed on the ground, the Iron Puppet''s enormous metal fist was once again rapidly magnified in Cang Yun''s eyes!


    The attacks of this Iron Puppet were simply rings after rings, making it impossible to guard against.


    The iron puppet''s fist was way too close to Cang Yun, and it was impossible to dodge it at this distance. Even if they dodged, they would be hit in a certain part of their body, and with Iron Puppet''s strength, as long as she was hit, she would definitely be injured.


    This punch was directed straight at Cang Yun''s chest with great force!


    In this critical moment, everyone thought that Cang Yun would dodge to the side, but Cang Yun didn''t. He was expressionless as he clenched his fist and punched out!


    This...


    Originally, with Cang Yun''s reaction and speed, as long as he was able to dodge in time, he would at most be injured on one of his arms. However, if he chose to fight head on now, the consequences would be difficult to predict.


    When the iron fist and the meat fist collided, there did not seem to be any suspense!


    "Not retreat?"


    Iron Puppet was also surprised in his heart. Soon after, he let out an evil grin as the strength on his iron fist increased by three fold once again.


    "Bam!"


    The next moment, the two fists, one big and one small, collided ferociously. Accompanied by a violent boom, the two of them actually didn''t even take half a step back.


    Tie Puppet was slightly surprised, but soon revealed a sneer, "Your strength is not bad! But surely your fist must be uncomfortable? Let me guess how many bone fingers are broken ¡­ At least three of them, right? "


    As Iron Puppet spoke, he was about to withdraw his iron fist.


    Cang Yun remained expressionless. Suddenly, just as the Iron Puppet was about to make a move, his fist was pulled back an inch, and then turned into a fist. The Origin Energy created a suction force that firmly sucked the Iron Puppet''s fist!


    Hm?


    Iron Puppet was shocked, his opponent''s fist was actually fine?


    In the next moment, Cang Yun gently rotated his wrist, as a powerful force erupted from the blood cavities in his body. It was as though his palm was burning with flames.


    Tie Puppet''s complexion greatly changed. He felt that the iron fist he wore had become very hot. It was very hot!


    This is ¡­ What source energy?


    Tie Puppet hastily tried to withdraw his fist, but no matter how much strength he used, he was unable to break free from Cang Yun''s palm. Moreover, the temperature of his fist continued to rise at an unimaginable speed.


    In the span of a few breaths, the Iron Puppet''s metal gauntlets had turned a fiery red, like a piece of red-hot iron.


    "AHH!"


    Tie Puppet cried out loudly, as if it had seen a ghost. In panic, it pulled its hand out of the glove. Its expression was one of extreme terror!

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    "Pata!"


    "Pata!"


    The clear sounds of dripping water continuously rang out in the ring, striking at everyone''s souls.


    This was because the drop of water was as red as lava. It wasn''t water, but the liquid metal formed from the melting of the Iron Puppet''s metal gauntlets!


    Droplets kept falling, more and more, like beads with a broken string.


    The entire arena was deathly silent at this moment, making the sound of the liquid dripping from the metal extremely clear.


    This...


    Everyone was stunned.


    The power that Cang Yun had displayed was simply unimaginable. He had melted the metal in just a few breaths of time. Just how high of a temperature was that? It was likely that he would not lose to the magma.


    From what people knew, when a fire attribute source energy martial artist had a high realm, they could make their own source energy become incomparably scorching hot, or even comparable to magma. But that was only for those fire attribute martial artists with extremely powerful cultivations.


    This was simply too heaven-defying, because at the Mysterious Storage realm, a martial artist''s source energy would absolutely not be able to resist the erosion of magma. Like this, Cang Yun''s ability was simply invincible!


    "You actually ¡­"


    On the other side, Iron Puppet was also staring at his own palm in disbelief. The skin on his palm was red as if it was cooked, mixed with traces of severe burns.


    "You are a fire element martial artist?"


    The first reaction of Iron Puppet was still that Cang Yun was a fire attribute martial practitioner, because that kind of burning sensation could only be felt by fire attribute martial practitioners.


    But just as his voice fell, the Iron Puppet realized that something was wrong. He also understood that with this cultivation, it was impossible for such a high temperature to erupt.


    Melting steel? This was simply unimaginable!


    Moreover, Iron Puppet knew that his gloves were made of extremely special metals, and the melting point was extremely high. Even if he was immersed in the lava, it wouldn''t melt in such a short time, so all of this proved that Cang Yun was not a fire attribute martial artist, or was not an ordinary fire attribute martial artist!


    Cang Yun shook his head.


    Flame?


    The source energy in his body didn''t have the slightest hint of a fire attribute. The reason for this was because he had added the pure Yang energy in his body into his source energy, thus adding a scorching heat to the source energy.


    And the power of the pure yang energy naturally far surpassed the fire attribute!


    "If you don''t have any other trump cards, then the battle is over."


    As Cang Yun spoke, he casually threw the iron fist in his hand to the side of the stage and punched out once again!


    "Buzz!"


    A violent wave of fists shot towards Iron Puppet!


    He felt that his fist was clearly much more powerful than before. This was because it was infused with Cang Yun''s pure Yang energy!


    Tie Puppet quickly retreated as he held the huge shield in front of his chest. However, Cang Yun didn''t even look at it as he punched the shield.


    Bang!


    An incomparable force exploded on the shield, directly pushing Iron Puppet back. Moreover, Cang Yun''s fist contained a terrifying scorching heat, which caused a hole to appear where the shield had been hit.


    The great power of pure yang energy was not only manifested in its burning ability, but also its essence!


    Domineering, invincible!


    "Boom!"


    Before the iron puppet managed to stabilize itself, Cang Yun threw out another punch!


    Tie Puppet''s body shook, and a stream of blood flowed out from the corner of his mouth.


    Tap, tap, tap!


    Iron Puppet retreated several meters, his face full of shock.


    Cang Yun''s strength was actually stronger than his! More berserk!


    The surrounding audience watched with their mouths slightly wide open. This scene once again exceeded their understanding, they could not understand, with the Origin Energy in Tie Puppet''s body, he poured it into the dark golden armor, his defense was strong and perverted, they all felt, no matter how strong Cang Yun was, it was impossible for him to break through this level of defense in a short period of time.


    But the result was beyond everyone''s expectations!


    Iron Puppet wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and said, "Amazing!"


    These words were spoken from the heart. Cang Yun actually broke his defense with his bare hands. This kind of ability was something he couldn''t help but admire.


    At this point, even though Tie Puppet already knew that he had lost, he was convinced of his defeat. To be defeated by such a person, to be defeated in such a manner, he had lost without any grievances!


    Only, it was a pity that there was no hope left in his path to become a champion.


    "In this battle, I admit defeat. I admit defeat!"


    In the next moment, Kui Shan looked at Cang Yun and asked seriously, "You have such strength, but you look unfamiliar. Could you tell me your name?"


    He admitted defeat?


    Cang Yun raised his eyebrows. He was a little surprised by Kui Shan''s decisiveness and magnanimity, as this was the last step away from the arena king, and no one would be willing to take it. However, on Kui Shan''s face, Cang Yun could not detect any resentment, which meant that this person was not a narrow-minded person!


    "You don''t want to tell me? "Alright, with your strength, you will definitely not be a nameless person in the future. I will be aware of it at that time. Goodbye!"


    However, just when Cang Yun was praising Kui Shan''s character, Kui Shan thought that Cang Yun was not willing to answer his question. He immediately shook his head in disappointment and prepared to leave.


    "Hold on." Cang Yun hurriedly called out to Iron Puppet, smiled slightly and said: "Cang Yun, I am very sorry to interrupt your journey to the Falling King Palace."


    Cang Yun had always admired the open-minded Iron Puppet in his heart.


    Tie Puppet stopped in his tracks, turned around, and grinned: "What''s there to apologize for defeating me with your ability, I will come back to fight for the title of Rookie King sooner or later. It''s just a ten win streak, I think it won''t be difficult for me!"


    "Good, you can do it!" Cang Yun nodded with a smile. With the ability that Tie Gui had displayed just now, as long as he was not too careless, there was a high possibility of winning ten matches in a row, after all, the latter had hidden many tricks up his sleeves, and could obtain nine wins. If not for the appearance of this dark horse, Cang Yun, he would most likely have earned the title of arena king.


    "You can do it, I hope that those who defeat me, Iron Puppet, will at least have the title of Arena Emperor in the future. That way, I would have the ability to lose, haha." Tie Puppet laughed out loud and then jumped off the stage.


    At this moment, the judge of the arena also walked onto the stage.


    "Challenger, Cang Yun wins!"


    The referee looked deeply at Cang Yun and announced the results of the match.


    Under normal circumstances, the referee would normally be watching the match below the stage. As long as there were no disputes, he wouldn''t step onto the stage. But this time around, because of Cang Yun, he had stepped onto the stage.


    In Cang Yun, the referee saw a terrifying talent.


    At this time, in the surroundings, the way people looked at Cang Yun had completely changed.


    A person who could admit defeat to Iron Puppet with his bare hands. Such a person was simply terrifying!


    For the first time, the name Cang Yun had left a deep memory in the minds of these people!

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    He had one thousand Dragon Marks in his hands, and he had also won three matches. Cang Yun walked down the stage complacently.


    In the Arena, the arena master fought at least two matches a day. Cang Yun had already fought once, and he decided to stay in the afternoon the other time.


    Right now, the Dragon Mark was sufficient. The first thing he needed to do was to deal with the problem of the house.


    And so, Cang Yun and Cang Yue slowly walked out of the competition arena under the respectful gazes of the crowd.


    "Let''s go and buy a house first." Cang Yun said with a happy smile.


    Just a single match was enough to earn him enough Dragon Marks. This kind of luck was quite good.


    Cang Yue nodded, and the two of them headed towards the residential area.


    In the Main Hall of the Residence Management, after Cang Yun explained the reason why he came, a staff member took out a paper.


    All the residences in the holy city were recorded in the book, arranged according to the number.


    "Superior housing? Let me help you take a look. " After listening to Cang Yun''s request, the staff member began rummaging through the paper.


    Not long later, the staff raised his eyebrows.


    "I''ve got it. Your luck is quite good. High-class residences have always been very tight in the holy city. Now, there''s only one place left."


    "Seems like our luck is quite good." Cang Yun and Cang Yue looked at each other and smiled.


    "It''s 3000 Dragon Mark Month, right?" Cang Yun asked as he took out his identity token.


    "Yes, this is the price set by the Holy City." The staff nodded.


    "Alright, we will be taking this house. I''ll have to trouble you to help us deal with it." Cang Yun gently smiled as he politely replied.


    The staff member received the identity token and was about to register it.


    "Wait!"


    However, a somewhat overbearing voice suddenly sounded at this moment.


    Then, a hand reached out and firmly grabbed the staff member''s wrist.


    "I want this house!"


    Hm?


    Cang Yun frowned slightly as he turned his head to look. A youth with a vicious face crossed his arms in front of his chest as he looked at him with a cold smile.


    Seeing Cang Yun looking over, the young man arrogantly said, "I just heard that there is only one upper class residence, right? It just so happens that I need a place to stay. Friend, can we compare notes? "


    The boy''s words seemed polite, but from beginning to end, his tone was filled with a condescending tone. It was not a question, but more like an order.


    Cang Yun frowned, shook his head, and said in a bland voice, "I''m sorry, but I also need a house, so I can''t give it to you."


    "Don''t be in such a hurry to refuse." The young man smiled: "Let me introduce myself. I am Zhou Shan, a member of the Holy City''s Fire Alliance."


    After saying this, the youth paused for a moment and then said, "Can you seriously consider it now?"


    Fire League?


    Cang Yun''s expression did not change, but his mind was secretly thinking back to the situation in the Holy City that Wu Wei had told him about earlier.


    In Holy City, many warriors would form an alliance with each other. The purpose of an alliance was to help the other members of the alliance and help them warm up.


    It was no different from the schools and families in the Azure Province. As the proverbs said, "There are many people, and power is great. When an alliance is formed, naturally, the power of an alliance cannot be compared by one person."


    For example, if one joined the alliance, it would be equivalent to having a backer. They could use this backer to bully others.


    The youth in front of him was a living example.


    "I''m sorry, but I''ve already thought about it clearly. This residence, I won''t allow it!" After pondering for a moment, Cang Yun replied indifferently.


    Regardless of whether they were allies or not, for one thing, Cang Yun did not have the habit of feeling vexed. This kind of thing, was not something he could accept!

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    "No?"


    He had already reported his background. The Fire Alliance was one of the top 20 ranked forces in the Holy City; he had never thought that Cang Yun would actually not buy it at all!


    "Then wouldn''t a friend have to give me a reason to retreat? For example, which power do you belong to? " The vicious youth squinted his eyes and asked.


    Although he was furious, after living in the Holy City for so many years, he also knew some rules. In here, it was a competition of strength, background, and before he had a clear understanding of the other party''s background, he absolutely would not act rashly.


    It was simple, if his background was strong enough, then the other party would admit defeat. If his background was too weak, or if he did not have any backing at all, then sorry, the other party would have to step on you.


    In a world where the strong preyed on the weak, it was completely normal to bully others with your strength.


    "I don''t belong to any faction, just an unspecialized. However, I have a reason for you to ask me to give you, because my fist is bigger than yours ¡­" Are you satisfied? " Cang Yun smiled faintly and said in a carefree manner.


    Honestly speaking, Cang Yun didn''t really care about this unruly youth in front of him. How strong could he be if he only knew how to use background to threaten him?


    A true powerhouse would rely on their own strength. Even if he had a powerful status, he would never bully others because a powerhouse was strong not only in strength, but also in their hearts!


    "This reason... "Very good, very good ¡­" The vicious youth''s face was sullen and he laughed out of anger. Cang Yun''s words were like a slap to the face.


    "Where''s this beauty? Let''s see you together with him ¡­" "First of all, let me remind you that this friend of yours will end up in a miserable state!"


    However, the vicious youth did not immediately take action. Instead, he looked at Cang Yue, and asked with a smile in a gentle and threatening tone.


    Actually, one of the reasons why the vicious youth was targeting Cang Yun was because he did indeed need this residence. But the main reason was actually because of Cang Yue.


    Beautiful was attractive everywhere, especially for men and especially for hot-blooded youths.


    In his opinion, Cang Yue was definitely attached to Cang Yun, so as long as he stepped on Cang Yun, it was extremely possible for him to capture Cang Yue''s heart. After all, the Sacred City was an extremely realistic place, and a large majority of the young girls could not resist the temptation of great strength. Even if there was a so-called love between the two of them, they could still defeat it in front of reality!


    Cang Yun was flabbergasted for a moment. However, when he saw the greedy expression the vicious youth had as he looked at Cang Yue, he came to a sudden realization.


    To have a beautiful woman by his side was truly a headache. This was not the first time Cang Yun had encountered such a situation.


    His previous conflict with Xu Guang was partly because of this.


    However, Cang Yun did not make any movements, and his face had a bland expression. In his opinion, the temptation of the vicious youth to Cang Yue was simply not worth mentioning. If Cang Yue was really such a person, he would have probably followed Xu Guang long ago.


    This was because although Xu Guang was ruthless in nature, whether it was in talent or in other aspects, he was truly much stronger than the vicious youth in front of him.

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    "Wherever I stand now, it''s right there!"


    Facing the vicious youth''s question, Cang Yue replied indifferently with her red lips slightly parted.


    She had a pure heart, so she naturally saw how greedy the vicious youth was towards her. She could not help but feel a sense of disgust in her heart.


    "Truly a pair with backbone ¡­"


    Hearing Cang Yue''s answer without any hesitation, the vicious youth laughed from extreme anger, and the fury in her heart could no longer be suppressed.


    He once again looked at Cang Yun, "You just said that your fist is bigger than mine, right? "Then do you dare to fight me!?"


    Hearing this, Cang Yun knew that today''s matter was not going to end well, and nodded indifferently.


    "Time, location, and a wager. I won''t keep you company if you don''t want a battle with a wager like this."


    Cang Yun did not have any intention to stay low profile, he could also see that in the Holy City, there were two extremes. The weak could only keep a low profile, they could be easily bullied, but the strong could act as they pleased, as long as they did not touch upon the bottom line of the Sacred City, no matter how arrogant they were.


    In such an environment, it was difficult for a low-key person to make a comeback. Only by being strong and domineering could one accumulate a reputation and make a name for themselves.


    Thus, Cang Yun''s attitude was extremely arrogant.


    This was exactly what the vicious youth wanted. What he was afraid of was instead Cang Yun avoiding battle. After all, although the Holy City encouraged exchanging pointers to improve, private battles were strictly prohibited.


    Only when both sides agree can the challenge be carried out in the arena.


    Thus, the vicious youth coldly said, "Today, in the battle in the arena, you lost. I want this house, as well as her!"


    The last sentence, the vicious youth looked at Cang Yue and said. It was obvious that he still had thoughts on Cang Yue''s beauty, and thus, proposed this kind of gambling method.


    Cang Yun shook his head slightly, "How can matters between you and me involve others? I would never agree to a wager like this."


    "Scared?" The vicious youth coldly laughed. He thought that he had read Cang Yun''s fear, and his face was filled with ridicule.


    Cang Yun said calmly, "In my principle, there is no one who is willing to bet with others. As for the fact that you said I''m afraid of you, I''m afraid you''re overthinking it. I''ll accompany you in making any other bets that you can afford."


    Cang Yue gave Cang Yun a deep glance, and did not say a word. However, an unknown warmth was quietly surging in his heart.


    Sometimes, a small detail, a matter that seemed very natural but to some people, it was enough to make them feel care from the bottom of their heart, making them feel touched.


    "As you wish." Seeing that Cang Yun''s tone was firm and there was no room for discussion, the vicious youth was somewhat disappointed, but he nodded in agreement.


    He wanted to get ahold of Cang Yue, but he wanted to teach this foolish youth in front of him a lesson. Therefore, even if he could not get the fish and bear paws at the same time, he still had to choose one.


    "How about this, each of us has a thousand Dragon Marks. How about it as the wager?"


    "Heh." Cang Yun sneered, "You and I will each pay a thousand Dragon Marks. If I lose, not only will I lose, I will also lose the Dragon Marks, and I will also lose the house that should have belonged to me. Your calculation is really off the charts, and it''s just a mere one thousand Dragon Marks, do you really have the face to make a move?"


    The vicious youth''s face turned slightly red. In the face of Cang Yun''s mockery, he also felt that his face had lost all color. He said angrily, "Then, how do you think we should gamble?"


    Cang Yun smiled.


    "Simple. You and I will each have three thousand Dragon Marks as the wager. Furthermore, you will need to add some other things as the wager materials for our residence."


    "Three thousand?"


    The vicious youth''s eyes narrowed. To him, this was definitely not a small amount. He had never thought that Cang Yun would actually dare to take such a gamble. Whoever lost would definitely suffer great losses!


    However, the vicious youth was not afraid. He was confident that he could win this gamble. In his opinion, Cang Yun was bluffing.


    "Fine, 3,000 Dragon Marks per person. I''ll add this item and have a bet with you!" The vicious youth clenched his teeth and took out a finger-sized, fire-red herb from his storage ring.


    Cang Yun looked at the elixir and nodded slightly.


    This was a fire-attribute spiritual medicine. Because from the surface of the spiritual medicine, Cang Yun could feel a strong flame energy fluctuation. Its level wasn''t low, and it shouldn''t be a problem for it to be worth a few hundred Dragon Marks.


    In the Sacred City, treasures could also be exchanged for Dragon Marks in the Treasure Hall. However, compared to the inner parts of the Azure Province, the purchase price was quite cheap. At most, it would only be worth half the price.


    This situation was also to prevent disciples with very high statuses from using their family''s resources to crazily exchange for Dragon Marks. That wouldn''t have the effect of gaining experience and tempering.


    In Holy City, disciples with status more or less had some advantage, but this advantage was also restricted to a reasonable range, and the main reason was for the disciples to experience it for themselves.


    No matter how beautiful a flower was in a greenhouse, it would never be able to withstand a storm. This kind of beauty had already lost one''s soul, and without the tenacity and unyielding nature of a wild flower, that kind of beauty would penetrate deep into one''s soul, causing others to pursue it.


    Thus, in Holy City, the prices of heavenly and earthly treasures for Dragon Marks were very low. On the other hand, buying heavenly and earthly treasures with Dragon Marks was very expensive.


    This fire attribute material was exactly what Cang Yun needed. If he were to use the Dragon Marks to buy it, he would have to spend even more Dragon Marks.


    Thus, Cang Yun nodded his head in satisfaction, "Alright, let''s bet these items."


    The vicious youth looked at the staff member who had been silent the entire time and said, "Leave this room for the both of us for now. It belongs to whoever wins. Is that alright?"


    The staff looked at Cang Yun. Seeing the latter nod his head, he also agreed.


    The holy city was a place that advocated conflict. This kind of thing was not uncommon. As long as both sides agreed, the staff would not interfere.


    "Alright, let''s meet on stage then." He then looked towards Cang Yue and laughed sinisterly, "Beautiful girl, in a while, I will let you see for yourself just how useless your man is. Following me is the only choice you should make!"


    Finished speaking, under Cang Yue''s disgusted gaze, the vicious youth left while laughing maniacally.


    "Let''s go and eat first." Cang Yun smiled slightly, but it did not affect his mood in the slightest.


    Every afternoon, the competition arena would be closed for two hours. It was currently the right time to do so, so going there would be useless.


    "You don''t seem angry at all?" Cang Yue blinked her beautiful eyes, and asked with some curiosity.


    Cang Yun laughed, "Why should I be angry? For people like you who send us Dragon Marks, I would like to see more of them everyday. That way, our future days would be much easier. "


    Cang Yue was stunned for a moment, and then, she laughed. Only after hearing Cang Yun''s words did she realize that it was indeed true.

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    At noon, when the competition arena opened, the packed crowd once again entered the chrysalis.


    Cang Yun and Cang Yue had also arrived at the arena early. He still had a battle to fight.


    He jumped onto the stage that he was familiar with, and Cang Yun immediately hung his challenge card on the side of the stage.


    This was a rule set down in the Holy City''s Arena. Once a challenge was hung up, it meant that the arena master had already arranged for a battle. No one else was allowed to challenge him.


    After that, Cang Yun changed the bet into three thousand Dragon Marks before sitting down and waiting quietly.


    And this series of actions made the audience exclaim in surprise.


    "Three thousand Dragon Marks?" "It''s been a long time since I''ve seen this kind of battle ¡­"


    "Who is the real challenger?"


    After the battle between Cang Yun and Tie Ta, everyone had a rough understanding of Cang Yun''s strength. He was definitely ridiculously strong.


    However, only half a day had passed, yet there were already people who placed high bets on the challenge. This was something that everyone predicted. An exciting battle seemed to be happening right now.


    3000 Dragon Marks, for the warriors of Holy City''s Concealment Realm, this was already an extremely rich fortune. Such battles rarely occurred, and only those in the Nihility God Stage would have such a high stake.


    In this way, the battle became even more interesting.


    At this time, in the arena, a handsome man with a jade-like complexion was slowly walking toward the arena where Cang Yun was standing.


    This man was tall and straight. He had a handsome face and his entire body emitted a strong aura of confidence. A faintly discernible wave of Origin Energy spread out from his body. Wherever it went, the originally crowded crowd would involuntarily make way for him.


    Such a domineering aura, in the holy city where geniuses gathered, was originally a method to attract hatred, but this man did not care at all. His gaze was always focused on the people in front of him, and in his eyes, the surrounding crowd seemed insignificant, to the point that he did not even have the qualifications to look them in the eye.


    This sort of arrogance did not arouse the displeasure of the crowd. When they saw that man, many people instead revealed expressions of fear and lowered their heads in silence. It was as if they were submitting themselves to the Emperor.


    He walked straight to the bottom of the arena and sat at the very front, silently gazing at Cang Yun.


    In the arena, Cang Yun naturally also noticed this scene. This man''s domineering aura caused him to sigh in admiration in his heart.


    However, when he saw the shadow that was clearly visible between this person''s brows, his heart secretly became vigilant.


    This person was very strong, but he didn''t seem to be a righteous person.


    This was Cang Yun''s first impression of this person. Thus, Cang Yun did not make any movements and continued to sit cross-legged on the stage.


    At this time, the whispers of the crowd gradually rose.


    "It''s Young Master Huo Yu, one of the true top management of the Fire Alliance. Why would he come here?"


    "I don''t know, but he seems to be here to watch the Azure Cloud Martial Arts Competition."


    "Mister Fiery Jade, that''s a fierce person on the Earth Proclamation. He actually came to watch a battle at the Hidden Realm. I''m really envious of this Azure Cloud boy. If I could have such a treatment once in my life, then I would even wake up from a dream."


    "Yeah."


    The crowd sighed.


    "Fire League, Young Master Huo Yu?" Earth Board genius? "


    The crowd''s discussion reached Cang Yun''s ears, causing him to frown. He could not figure out the reason behind this person''s arrival.

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    In the arena, Cang Yun''s expression was impassive, but he was secretly thinking about the reason for Huo Yu''s arrival.


    Young Master Huo Yu came from the Fire League. This point first reminded Cang Yun of the battle between him and the vicious youth. The two of them came from the same faction. Could it be that this Young Master Huo Yu was here to support the latter?


    However, just as this thought rose in his mind, Cang Yun rejected it. From the discussions of the crowd, Cang Yun found out that this Young Noble Fire was one of the top elites of the Fire Alliance. It could be said that he was on a completely different level from the vicious youth.


    However, the possibility was very small, because even if they were there to cheer for him, he should have entered the stage together with the vicious youth, and only then would it be effective. And now that he came alone, it was clear that he did not have that intention, and in the eyes of Young Master Fiery Jade, Cang Yun did not see any enmity, only an indistinct sense of scrutiny, as if he was a high and mighty Emperor choosing his subjects.


    This gaze made Cang Yun feel very unhappy.


    As a result, he withdrew his gaze and quietly waited in the arena. He no longer pondered over why Young Master Huo Yu would appear. As for Cang Yun, he only needed to settle his own matters. He was too lazy to think about anything else.


    Time slowly passed. Finally, at the edge of the vicious youth arena. He looked at Cang Yun, who was sitting on the stage with his eyes closed.


    This guy was actually an arena master?


    He was very familiar with the circumstances of the competition arena, and he knew, as long as one could become the arena master, their strength would not be weak, after all, the creation of the new arena master could only be obtained from the previous arena master, and after eliminating this layer after layer, their strength would only become stronger and stronger, until there was almost no exception.


    The vicious youth''s heart thumped, and he started to hesitate.


    He really didn''t think that a random person would step on the stage and become one of the arena''s arena masters. This caused him to suddenly feel uncertain, because with his strength, it was almost impossible for him to become one of the hundred arena''s arena champions.


    Up? Or not?


    The vicious youth hesitated. If he went on stage, he would most likely not be the opponent. When that time came, not only would he lose face, but he would also lose three or four thousand Dragon Marks. This was definitely not a good thing.


    But if he didn''t go on stage, his reputation would be even worse. In Holy City, those who fled during a battle would be despised by tens of thousands of people. A martial artist''s promise was worth a thousand gold, escaping was absolutely one of the most shameful things. Moreover, if he did not go on stage, not only would his reputation be ruined, but the Fire Alliance behind him would also definitely not let him off. At that time, it would be even worse than losing three to four thousand Dragon Marks.


    What should he do?


    The more the vicious youth thought about it, the more he panicked. He looked around with a fleeting gaze. Seeing that no one was paying attention to him, he finally calmed down a little.


    But immediately after, a figure suddenly attracted the vicious youth''s attention.


    "That is ¡­" Young Master Huo Yu? "


    "Why is Young Noble Fiery Jade here? Is he here to support me? " The vicious youth had a happy expression, but he immediately realized that something wasn''t right.


    "That''s not right. I only told a few people about my duel with this kid. How could Young Noble Fiery Jade know about it?"


    "But since Young Master Huo Yu isn''t here to support me, then why is he here?"


    The vicious youth let his imagination run wild, but the more he thought, the more confused he became.


    After muttering to himself for a moment, the vicious youth finally made up his mind. He bowed and bent his knees as he walked towards Young Master Huo Yu''s position.


    "Fan Jie, disciple of the Fire League, greets Young Noble Huo Yu."


    As he walked to Young Master Huo Yu''s side, the vicious youth took two steps back before respectfully bowing.


    Hearing this, Young Master Huo Yu looked at him and lightly nodded his head. He didn''t say anything and looked away. It was obvious that in the eyes of Young Master Huo Yu, such a small character didn''t have any thoughts of paying attention to him.


    Fan Jie smiled awkwardly, but he knew that this was a matter of course. In the Fire League, everyone knew that Young Master Huo Yu had always been arrogant and haughty, with almost no one that he thought highly of.


    After standing there for a few breaths, Fan Jie cautiously asked, "Is Young Noble Fiery Jade preparing to watch the fight here?"


    Young Master Huo Yu nodded, but his brows creased slightly. He seemed to be somewhat impatient with such a silly and boring question like Fan Jie.


    Fan Jie had also sensed Young Master Huo Yu''s reaction, and his heart immediately twitched. He was extremely flustered, but immediately after, he gritted his teeth and said, "Disciple is the person who is challenging the arena master. I wonder what orders senior brother Huo Yu has?"


    "Oh?"


    Hearing this, Young Master Huo Yu''s eyebrows shot up as he finally looked Fan Jie in the eye, "You said that the person who arranged for the challenge was you?"


    "Yes, disciple." Fan Jie nodded nervously. He really couldn''t guess why Young Master Huo Yu had come here, so he asked. Otherwise, with his deep understanding of Young Master Huo Yu''s temper, he definitely wouldn''t have come looking for trouble.


    "You had a grudge with him?" Young Master Huo Yu pointed at Cang Yun on the stage and asked.


    Most of the people who contested would have a great conflict with each other. Otherwise, it wouldn''t be worth fighting on the arena. Moreover, from Cang Yun''s bet, Huo Yu gongzi would be able to read some information.


    "Yes." Fan Jie nodded. This kind of thing was obvious, but there was no point in hiding it.


    Having received his answer, Huo Yu nodded slightly. "Fine, I will give you a task. Take out all your skills and defeat him if you can!"


    Hearing this, Fan Jie''s eyes lit up, "Does Young Noble Fiery Jade have a grudge with that person?"


    Fan Jie suddenly became excited. If it was as he had guessed, then this bet was a heavenly blessing for him. As long as he could defeat Cang Yun, he would be able to obtain the attention of Young Master Huo Yu.


    "No need to ask any further. Just do as I say. As long as you can defeat him, I will give you a reward." Young Master Huo Yu waved his hand faintly but didn''t reply.


    However, this was already enough to make Fan Jie excited. If he could obtain Young Master Huo Yu''s appreciation, then his future would be boundless. He seemed to be able to see the scenery in front of him in the near future.


    He must seize this opportunity!


    Fan Jie nodded his head heavily, secretly making up his mind. Regardless of what Young Noble Huo Yu''s goal was, as long as he defeated Cang Yun, he would be able to obtain enormous benefits. This kind of thing, many people couldn''t even beg for.


    "Young master Fiery Jade, don''t worry. I will live up to your expectations."


    In the next moment, Fan Jie leapt onto the stage without the slightest hesitation.

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    The moment Fan Jie stepped onto the stage, the audience burst into an uproar.


    The contestant had finally come on stage!


    "Eh, it''s actually the Fire League''s Fan Jie?"


    "This is going to be a good show. This guy normally uses his strength to bully others. Now that he''s met Cang Yun, there''s finally someone who can take care of him."


    "How unrighteous, this time I''ve kicked an iron plate. Even an iron plate won''t be a match for me, I''m really looking forward to the scene of this guy getting beaten up."


    The crowd broke out into a flurry of discussion. Many of them knew Fan Jie, and they were all familiar with his character. The atmosphere was one of applause.


    Hearing these discussions, Huo Yu young master unconsciously frowned. The appearance of such a person from the Fire League made his heart somewhat angry.


    Even though Young Master Huo Yu was arrogant, he had the qualifications to be so arrogant, and his arrogance was built on his strong talent and strength. On the other hand, people like Fan Jie, who didn''t have the ability to attract the attention of the Fire League, as their senior management, naturally disliked them.


    However, he didn''t say anything. Everything was in the hands of the Fire League. If Fan Jie were to win, it would be enough to prove his talent, and everything that had happened in the past would be taken for granted.


    To Young Master Huo Yu, this was a very insignificant matter. His true purpose was to come and have a look, to see Cang Yun, this genius who defeated iron with his bare hands.


    In Holy City, when one became powerful, many people would place emphasis on the development of their own forces. And in the development of a force, the most important thing was naturally the genius.


    Tie Yun was the genius that Young Master Huo Yu thought highly of, and was prepared to extend an olive branch to him after a few days, but suddenly a Cang Yun appeared, and actually defeated Tie Yu with his bare hands.


    This kind of turn of events not only didn''t infuriate Young Master Huoyu, but also made him happy. This was because this situation only proved that Cang Yun was more talented and had more potential.


    He wanted to see exactly how capable Cang Yun was and whether he was worth recruiting. This was also the reason why he wanted Fan Jie to go all out.


    On the other side of the arena, Cang Yun and Xiao Budian did not even pay attention to the discussion going on below the stage.


    They looked at each other.


    Fan Jie''s expression was grave. The appearance of Young Master Fiery Jade had undoubtedly given him a rare opportunity, but whether or not he could seize this opportunity was still up to him.


    As the arena master, Cang Yun''s strength gave him a lot of pressure.


    Secret Realm, 100 arenas. A person who could sit on the arena master was definitely not mediocre. Fan Jie did not know about Cang Yun defeating Tie Wu, but he was still on full alert.


    "I admit that I underestimated you, but a mere arena master is nothing. In all my years in the Holy City, if I didn''t make ten rounds, I would have made eight. Today, you will definitely lose!" Fan Jie looked at Cang Yun and said some harsh words to cheer himself on.


    As he spoke, he took out his own weapon, a fiery red longsword, from his storage ring.


    The majority of the members of the Fire League were disciples who specialized in fire attribute. Only some of the special talents had an exception. Fan Jie clearly belonged to the former.


    Cang Yun smiled faintly, "I don''t think you have that kind of ability."


    As for Fan Jie, Cang Yun didn''t really care about him. This person was also at the fourth realm, and his talent was definitely inferior to Tie Yu''s. Thus, Cang Yun felt no pressure in his heart.


    From Cang Yun''s point of view, this person was truly a child giver.

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    "I will show you my abilities!"


    Facing Cang Yun''s contempt, Fan Jie was instantly enraged. As a genius, no one could stand hearing such words.


    Cang Yun smiled faintly, "Take out your sword."


    "Hmm? You don''t use a weapon? " Fan Jie froze for a second, then narrowed his eyes and asked.


    "I don''t think there''s a need to deal with you." Cang Yun shrugged and spoke slowly.


    "Arrogant!"


    This sentence had thoroughly ignited Fan Jie''s anger. Cang Yun was actually ignoring him like this, looking down on him!


    Swoosh!


    The next moment, Fan Jie made his move. He spread out his legs and moved swiftly across the ring.


    The crowd only saw Fan Jie''s silhouette turning blurry before they heard a series of footsteps on the stage.


    Da Da Da ¡­!


    Fan Jie''s speed was as fast as lightning, and at the same time, he brandished his sword without restraint!


    The fiery red long sword drew out a sharp sword energy. The sword energy tore through the air, piercing and ear-piercing!


    "This is the Fire League''s'' Flaming Sword Dance ''. It is famous for its speed, and it is also strange and tricky. It is impossible to guard against!"


    Someone around the arena said.


    In Holy City, the benefits of joining a powerful force were extremely great. For example, there were some unique Origin Skills that could only be found in certain alliances and would never be taught to outsiders.


    The Flaming Sword Step that Fan Jie was currently using was an Origin Skill that was unique to the Fire League, and it had quite the reputation in the holy city. Although Fan Jie had only demonstrated it for the first time, it was still quite impressive!


    It was obvious that when Fan Jie had said that he had been the arena master eight or ten times, he hadn''t been completely boastful.


    Fan Jie''s vanity skyrocketed after being praised by the surrounding geniuses. After all, he was a hot-blooded teenager who needed to be recognized the most. For a moment, Fan Jie was satisfied with the feeling of being the main character on the stage.


    Especially since Young Master Huo Yu was watching the fight from below!


    Therefore, he was no longer in a hurry to attack Cang Yun. Instead, he displayed more of his'' Flaming Sword Dance '', hoping for a sliver of a chance to obtain Young Noble Fiery Jade''s appreciation.


    "Sky Fire Dance!"


    Fan Jie let out a loud shout as his fiery red sword rained down like a torrential downpour. In a gorgeous posture, it charged towards the azure cloud.


    This Flame Dance of the Sky was originally an area-of-effect Origin Skill. In individual attacks, its attack power was not strong, and it also consumed Origin Energy. Normally, when two people were fighting, no one would do something like this.


    However, the reason why Fan Jie had used this move was naturally because of this move. In terms of appearance, it was extremely gorgeous. Fan Jie wanted to use it to win over more people, especially Young Master Huo Yu.


    Below the stage, Young Master Huo Yu was frowning slightly when he saw Fan Jie''s attack. A trace of anger flashed through his eyes.


    Any cultivator knew that in the face of an enemy, one''s moves were practical and needed to be avoided from being flashy. Fan Jie''s actions were simply grandstanding.


    To think that the Fire League would have such an idiot. He felt like he had lost a lot of face.


    However, regardless of what Young Master Huo Yu was thinking, Fan Jie''s long sword had already pierced through it. Sword lights swirled like a cluster of burning flames with each thrust of his sword.


    All of a sudden, a storm surged as countless sword lights enveloped the azure cloud.


    Cha cha-cha cha!


    Flames flashed, and in a flash, countless sword slashes appeared on the hard stage.


    However at this moment, Cang Yun''s silhouette flickered as he executed his movement technique. It was as though his body had merged with his surroundings, becoming one with his body.


    All of Fan Jie''s sword beams had been dodged by a hair''s breadth.


    Fan Jie''s sword was fast and dense. After all, it was the unique Origin Skill of the Fire League. Once it was unleashed, sword light suffused the area like a huge net, making it extremely difficult to dodge.


    However, no matter how fast his sword was, there was only one sword. There would always be a sequence, and in the sequence, there would also be opportunities to dodge. Cang Yun cleverly seized this opportunity and dodged all of the sword light.


    The spectators around him were all Chosen. Their eyes were sharp, and within the chaotic sword light, they could clearly see Cang Yun''s movements.


    What! He actually dodged it just like that?


    Cang Yun''s speed and reaction speed is too fast. With such a dense amount of sword light, he actually used the time difference to travel through it. This movement technique ¡­ Terrifying!


    Huo Wu was one of the absolute arts of the Fire League, so he was naturally very familiar with it. This move was aimed at the word ''Fast'', using speed to stab out a sword light to the limit in a short period of time. Every sword light was a real attack, and it was extremely difficult to dodge them.


    Most people would choose to take this attack head-on if they wanted to. After all, this was a group attack, and its power wasn''t strong. Furthermore, it was too difficult to dodge. Almost no one would forcibly dodge it.


    However, Cang Yun did it, and not only did he do it, he also perfectly avoided all of the attacks. This was simply an amazing thing, Young Noble Fiery Jade had fought countless of battles in his life and had also used this move countless of times, but there were only a handful of people like Cang Yun who could perform as well!


    This person was a talent!


    Just by this point, Young Master Huo Yu had recognized Cang Yun''s talent.


    "He dodged it?"


    On the arena stage, Fan Jie''s eyeballs nearly popped out of their sockets when he saw this scene. He had never seen a situation where one could completely dodge an attack that had almost no chance of losing.


    This was somewhat beyond his knowledge.


    But at this moment, Cang Yun''s figure disappeared!


    "Hmm?"


    Fan Jie''s heart skipped a beat and his pupils constricted.


    When Cang Yun dodged the first wave of sword qi, he had raised his vigilance. Now that Cang Yun had suddenly disappeared, although he was startled, he quickly reacted. He stepped on his sword and flew backwards.


    He wanted to open up a distance for further consideration, but just as he was about to do so, he suddenly felt a faint killing intent come from behind him. Cang Yun''s figure had already appeared behind Fan Jie!


    This scene stunned everyone watching!


    Such speed!


    Before anyone could even cry out in alarm, Cang Yun raised his hand and sent a palm flying towards the back of Fan Jie''s head.


    "Bam!"


    The dull sound was like a palm hitting a watermelon.


    Fan Jie was about to turn around when he felt a jolt in the back of his head, as if a heavy hammer had struck him.


    Then, the world began to spin, the world started to spin, and his eyes turned golden.


    Fan Jie, who was flying backwards in midair, was slapped down by Cang Yun. His body spun a few times before falling to the ground, unconscious.


    This... He was knocked unconscious by a single slap?


    The surrounding people were all dumbfounded. The fight had happened so quickly that it was beyond their expectations. From start to finish, Cang Yun had only made one move, and with just a single slap, the battle had been easily resolved.


    It was simply unbelievable!

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    The battle ended in such an unexpected way.


    As for the audience, they were still in shock, unable to extricate themselves for a long time.


    If it was said that the first battle between Cang Yun and Tie Yi had let everyone know that there was a genius called Cang Yun, then this battle had let everyone know exactly how strong Cang Yun was.


    As a member of the Fire Alliance, Fan Mi was definitely not weak even though he wasn''t very strong. After all, the Fire Alliance was one of the top ten holy city alliances. Normal people didn''t even have the qualifications to enter.


    However, such a genius was killed by Cang Yun in an instant without even being able to put up a fight. Anyone with a discerning eye could easily see that the gap between the two was too great.


    It wasn''t that Fan Jie was too weak, it was that Cang Yun was too strong!


    Furthermore, everyone knew that Cang Yun had not even used a single weapon in these two matches.


    "It''s really too strong!"


    "This person is definitely not someone from the pond. He will definitely become the same as the peak geniuses in the future, and he will become the focus of attention of tens of thousands of people!"


    Everyone exclaimed in admiration. They had already realized that they were witnessing the rise of a peerless genius, and their eyes unconsciously filled with awe.


    Facing such a gaze, Cang Yun remained calm on the stage. This sort of scene was completely similar. Even he, who was at the Immortal Yang spirit source back then, had an unfathomable glory. He too had attracted the attention of countless people.


    But now, he already understood that this kind of glory was entirely built on strength. If one day he was stepped on by someone else, all of this would also be far away from him.


    To him, seeing through all of this vanity was not attractive at all.


    Cang Yun calmly took the bets he had won from the referee and left the arena, preparing to leave.


    "Pa Pa Pa ¡­!"


    Just as he was about to leave, a round of applause suddenly sounded out from the front of the crowd.


    This caused Cang Yun to pause his steps and look over.


    The person clapping was no one else but Young Master Huo Yu.


    "Very good, your talent indeed did not disappoint me." Young Master Huo Yu looked at Cang Yun with a faint smile as he spoke.


    Cang Yun knit his brows when he heard this. Although this Young Master Huo Yu had a smile on his face, his eyes were filled with a scrutiny. It was as if he wanted to give others a domineering pressure that would cause them to be impressed.


    This gaze made Cang Yun feel extremely unhappy.


    "Thank you for your praise, I dare not accept it." Cang Yun calmly replied, as he was somewhat unwilling to talk to Huo Yu gongzi again.


    However, Young Master Huo Yu slowly walked over.


    "There is no need to be modest. People who have the capital to be arrogant are the ones I admire and like the most. As for you, you belong to this group of people." Young Master Huo Yu sized up Cang Yun and slightly nodded, like an emperor paying tribute to his subjects.


    Cang Yun was silent. He seemed to see the intention of recruiting Huo Yu.


    In the next moment, Young Master Fireplume''s words proved his guess as well.


    "I''m very optimistic about your talent, I won''t beat around the bush, are you willing to become one of my subordinates? "From now on, you will follow me!"


    "Follow?"


    Cang Yun frowned even more. His personality didn''t like being restricted by others, so he had never had this kind of thought before.


    However, Cang Yun''s reaction caused Huo Yu gongzi to mistake him for thinking. He immediately added: "Follow me and from now on you will be my right-hand man. I will do my best to nurture you so that you can grow as fast as possible."

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    Young Noble Fiery Jade''s words caused Cang Yun to fall into silence.


    The recruitment of the Fire League, and especially the recruitment of Young Master Huo Yu, was an unfathomable opportunity for many people.


    As one of the top executives of the Fire Alliance, there was no doubt about Young Master Huo Yu''s strength and status. It wasn''t an exaggeration to say that as long as he said these words, countless geniuses of the entire Holy City would be willing to serve him.


    This was a special honor, meaning that it was a chance to reach the heavens in a single step.


    However, this was not the case for Cang Yun because, first of all, he had never thought of relying on someone else. Even though this person might have a high status, he did not want to be driven.


    He had a dream, a dream of the strong, and a person with such a dream would definitely not be willing to support others.


    Secondly, in his opinion, Young Master Huo Yu wasn''t an enlightened master.


    And lastly and most importantly, the name ''Fire League'' involuntarily reminded him of a person.


    A person with whom he had a grudge that was difficult to resolve ¨C Huo Wushuang.


    Huo Wushuang, the young master of the Fire World. This person had a great reputation in the Azure Province. With his talent, it wasn''t hard to imagine that he had a great chance of being in the Sacred City and was also a member of the Fire League.


    This was because the world of fire was famous for its fire source energy. This was undoubtedly extremely similar to the Fire Alliance.


    All of these factors basically stopped Cang Yun from joining the Fire League.


    However, on the other hand, if they rejected Young Master Huo Yu''s offer, it would be akin to giving him face in public. The tyrannical character of those in the future would most likely not leave it at that.


    The Fire Alliance was extremely powerful. Although Cang Yun was not afraid of it, he did not wish to become enemies with it. If he did, it would cause too much trouble.


    For a moment, Cang Yun hesitated.


    But as soon as Young Master Huo Yu saw Cang Yun''s reaction, he thought that he had given him an insufficient bargaining chip. In this situation, he understood that a genius like Cang Yun would not easily agree if he wasn''t tempted.


    Thus, Young Master Huo Yu said, "Follow me and reward me with 100,000 Dragon Marks. In the future, as soon as you enter the Mortal Board, I will apply to have you become a core disciple of the Fire League. The treatment will absolutely surpass your imagination!"


    "Hua ¡­"


    The surrounding crowd instantly went into an uproar. The treatment that Young Master Huo Yu proposed was absolutely enviable.


    100,000 Dragon Marks, an unimaginable amount of wealth. Many people wouldn''t even be able to earn that much in their entire lives.


    In the world of martial artists, the rich and the poor could easily increase a martial artist''s strength at an extremely fast rate. Thus, there was no one who didn''t love wealth, and no one wouldn''t be tempted by it.


    Even Cang Yun himself instantly revealed a shocked expression. These conditions were indeed very generous.


    Furthermore, there was another condition. That was the temptation of becoming a core disciple of the Fire Alliance. This condition was even more valuable than the hundred thousand Dragon Marks.


    As one of the top ten Holy City alliances, the Fire Alliance''s foundation was unimaginably large, and core disciples were the true focus of the Fire Alliance. As long as they had this status, the benefits were great.


    It could be seen that Young Master Huo Yu truly had his eyes on Cang Yun and wanted to take him under his command to cultivate him. Otherwise, it would be impossible for him to offer such generous conditions.


    If it were another person, they would likely agree to it without the slightest hesitation. After all, this sort of treatment was truly too enticing.

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    "My apologies, but I appreciate Young Master Huo Yu''s kindness. However, I have just entered Holy City and have no intention of joining any forces for the time being. Therefore, I''m afraid that I will have to disappoint Young Master."


    Cang Yun suppressed his restless heart and replied in a neither humble nor haughty manner.


    Young Master Huo Yu''s conditions were indeed good, but there were many reasons why Cang Yun couldn''t join the Fire League, so he could only politely decline. As for whether he would offend Young Master Huo Yu because of this, he couldn''t care less.


    "He rejected?"


    "This guy..." Aren''t you being too arrogant! Even when Young Master Huo Yu personally recruited him and offered such conditions, he still refused. Could it be that he thinks that he is worth more than that? "


    The crowd was stunned.


    In their eyes, Cang Yun''s answer was simply too arrogant.


    Huo Yu gongzi was also stunned for a moment. He didn''t expect Cang Yun to reply so quickly. It was as if he hadn''t thought much about it.


    After Young Master Huo Yu reacted, his expression immediately darkened.


    Young Master Huo Yu was extremely confident. With his reputation in the Holy City, he would have no problem recruiting a hidden realm genius, but in the end, Cang Yun had simply rejected him. This was undoubtedly a blow to his self-confidence, causing him to feel an uncontrollable rage in his heart.


    "What, do you find my conditions inferior?"


    Young Master Huo Yu squinted as he spoke in a slightly gloomy tone.


    The surrounding crowd involuntarily shrank their footsteps when they saw this. This was because anyone who was a little familiar with Young Master Huo Yu knew that the latter''s expression was a sign of his fury.


    The consequences would be extremely terrifying.


    In the past, the same absolute genius had ignored Young Master Huo Yu and had even provoked Young Master Huo Yu because he thought highly of himself. In the end, this genius had been removed from the Sacred City in a mere month. It was rumored that he had seen the corpse of this youth in the Returning Ruins, and he died in an extremely miserable manner!


    Although there was no conclusive evidence that this matter had been done by Young Master Huo Yu, it wasn''t hard to imagine that it was extremely likely. Moreover, those that had seen the youth''s corpse once said that the youth had died from a sword wound and had his throat slit. All sorts of signs coincided with Young Master Huoyu''s situation!


    It could be seen from this matter that Young Master Huo Yu was absolutely not an open-minded person. On the contrary, those who offended him would likely end up in quite a miserable state.


    "It''s not a matter of treatment, it''s just that I don''t have such a wish. I''m sorry." Cang Yun said calmly.


    Although Cang Yun did not know that Young Noble Huo Yu had attacked that young man, Cang Yun had keenly detected a trace of killing intent in the latter''s eyes.


    This allowed Cang Yun to gain a deeper understanding of Young Noble Fiery Jade''s character.


    At the same time, he was also more certain that such a person wasn''t worth his service.


    "Good, very good!"


    Young Master Huo Yu was silent for a moment, and then nodded his head with a gloomy face: "You have the courage to reject me, but I hope that you have the strength to reject me. Otherwise, your path won''t be too far away!"


    Cang Yun sensed the hidden threat within it and immediately frowned.


    In this lifetime, what Cang Yun hated the most was others threatening him!


    "Thank you for your reminder Sir Huo Yu, but I believe that my feet should be strong enough. If there is a large stone blocking the path, then I will crush it."

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    "If there is a large stone blocking the path, I will crush it!"


    Cang Yun''s words were filled with confidence and determination.


    Hearing this, Young Master Huo Yu''s face became even more gloomy. From his point of view, Cang Yun''s attitude was undoubtedly arrogant to the extreme. And this kind of arrogance caused him to be angry!


    After roaming around the Holy City for so many years, there weren''t many people who dared to challenge him now that he had reached his current status.


    The surrounding crowd also held their breaths. They could smell the thick smell of gunpowder and the atmosphere instantly became stifling.


    "I hope to see you so confident the next time we meet!" Young Master Huo Yu squinted as he spoke in a slow and low voice.


    After he finished speaking, he gave a deep look at Cang Yun, then turned around and left.


    In the Holy City, there was a strict rule that disciples were not allowed to fight each other in private, and the punishment for violating the rules was quite severe, even with Young Noble Fiery Jade''s status, it was impossible to take care of him.


    Moreover, for a Nihility God Stage to deal with a Mysterious Storage Stage cultivator, if this news were to spread out, it would only be a loss of face to Young Master Huo Yu.


    Therefore, no matter how infuriated Young Master Huo Yu was, he could only endure it.


    However, this did not mean that he would let Cang Yun off easily. After today''s incident, the conflict between the two of them was extremely sharp. With his personality, he would naturally not let this matter rest.


    However, this was in the Holy City. He needed a different method to trample the azure cloud to death, and as a high level member of the Fire Alliance, there were many other methods.


    Cang Yun looked at the back of Young Master Huo Yu and did not say a word.


    Cang Yun naturally knew that in the future, Young Noble Fiery Jade would come up with all sorts of methods to target him, and the trouble that was coming would eventually come. However, he did not regret it. The path to becoming a strong martial artist was a tortuous one. Along the way, he would need countless stepping stones. Perhaps this crisis would be the opportunity for him to grow up.


    "Looks like there''s going to be trouble."


    At this time, Cang Yue had also quietly walked to Cang Yun''s side and whispered.


    Cang Yun nodded his head and smiled at her, "It''s indeed a little troublesome, are you afraid?"


    "You only need to walk forward and I will follow you. This way, there''s nothing to be afraid of." Cang Yue smiled slightly. Her gentle and beautiful face was calm and indifferent.


    Cang Yun did not say anything, but a thread of warmth flowed through his heart. Being trusted and followed by others, this feeling was very good. At least he wouldn''t be alone, whether he fell or climbed to the top.


    "Haha, Brother Cang Yun is indeed a man. There''s no injustice in losing to you!"


    At this moment, a hearty laugh sounded in his ear.


    Cang Yun leaned to one side. Unknowingly, Iron Puppet had walked to his side.


    "Why are you here?" Cang Yun was stunned for a moment before a smile broke out on his face.


    "I''ve been off-stage the entire time. I''ve seen your battle just now and I wanted to come over to congratulate you, but then Young Master Huo Yu suddenly appeared, so I waited until now to come over." Iron Puppet explained with a silly smile.


    Cang Yun nodded. He had a good impression of Tie Puppet. This person was not narrow-minded; he was someone he could befriend.


    But the next moment, Iron Puppet said with a bit of embarrassment: "Um, I''m a bit sorry, but the matter with Young Noble Fiery Jade is more or less related to me, I didn''t think that you would fall into such a big trouble."


    "It has something to do with you?"


    Cang Yun blinked his eyes in confusion.


    Iron Puppet explained, "Young Master Huo Yu had also recruited me before, but I didn''t immediately agree. Therefore, the reason why Young Master Huo Yu had noticed you so quickly is because of me."

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    "This way ¡­"


    Cang Yun nodded his head, smiling to show that he didn''t mind. Tie Yu couldn''t be blamed for this sort of thing, and could only say that his luck wasn''t good. He just so happened to choose to challenge Tie Yu, which was why he had attracted Young Master Huo Yu''s attention.


    "Brother Cang Yun, you have to be careful. This Young Master Huo Yu has a bad temper and is a famous ruthless person in the Holy City. He will definitely cause trouble for you." Iron, he warned in a low voice.


    Tie Yi truly admired Cang Yun, because he knew that Cang Yun''s strength could be described as unfathomable. Such a talent would definitely soar to the heavens one day, so he wanted to be friends with him.


    "Thanks for the reminder, I know."


    Cang Yun nodded with a smile. He did have a good eye and a good mind.


    "That''s good. If you need help, I still have some connections in the Holy City. As long as Young Master Fiery Jade isn''t too serious about it, I should be able to help you deal with it." Tie Zheng looked at Cang Yun and said sincerely.


    Hearing this, Cang Yun raised his eyebrows in surprise.


    "Aren''t you afraid of offending Young Noble Fiery Jade?"


    Tie Yu laughed, "The Holy City isn''t a place where Young Noble Fiery Jade can rule by himself. If we offend him, we''ll offend him."


    This iron rod ¡­ It doesn''t seem to be simple at all ¡­


    Cang Yun sighed in his heart. From Tie Yi''s expression, it could be seen that he really wasn''t afraid of Flame Jade Gongzi.


    This could only mean one thing, the identity of this Tie Zheng was not ordinary.


    However, Cang Yun didn''t care too much about this. He didn''t like to easily beg people, so no matter how extraordinary Tie Yi''s identity was, it didn''t have much to do with him.


    "Thank you for your kind intentions. However, I still prefer to settle my own matters on my own. It is not my nature to easily beg others for help."


    Cang Yun smiled amicably to Tie Yi and politely declined the latter''s suggestion. Cang Yun was very grateful for Tie Wan''s kindness. It was rare for someone else to stand up for you without a reason.


    However, asking others for help wasn''t his character, and he didn''t want others to follow him into this muddy water.


    "Haha, as expected of a man, I, Tie Zheng, admire you!" Laughter.


    "Alright, since you''ve made your decision, I won''t say anymore."


    After chatting for a bit more, Tie Xiao bid farewell and left.


    The surrounding crowd also gradually dispersed, but after this series of events, the name Cang Yun was destined to ring out in the Holy City.


    Cang Yun and Cang Yue also left together, directly going to purchase the last remaining high-class residence.


    This time, there were no surprises. After getting the token, the two of them went to their residence.


    The courtyard of the upper class residences could be considered spacious. The simple decorations of the pavilions were also pleasing to the eyes.


    The entire house was covered by a formation. Only with the residence token could one safely pass through the formation.


    In terms of safety, it is very safe.


    The later a martial artist cultivated, the longer the seclusion they would need. At this time, it was taboo to be disturbed. The Sacred City''s living area''s array formation had perfectly solved this problem.


    As they entered the house, two ancient formations appeared before them. From the runes of the formations, they could tell that Cang Yun wasn''t a stranger to them.


    This was the Spirit Convergence Array that he had studied before.


    However, these two Spirit Convergence Arrays were clearly of a much higher level than the ones he had learned in the Immortal Yang Secret Realm. The dense array patterns were as dense as the stars and extremely profound.


    Seeing this, Cang Yun nodded his head in satisfaction. The value of these 3000 Dragon Marks.

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    The residence had a total of two rooms. Cang Yun and Qing Shi each chose one of them, and the matter of the residence could be considered settled.


    "What are your plans?" Cang Yue asked as she looked at Cang Yun with her beautiful eyes.


    Coming here for the first time, there were many things they needed to do, such as going to the Mission Hall to earn Dragon Marks, the arena, and finally, the mysterious Central Divine Pagoda. These three things were very important, which was why Cang Yue had asked.


    Hearing this, Cang Yun muttered to himself for a moment, "There is still a month until the Holy City''s recruitment time. At that time, the Mortal Ranking Tournament will begin, so I plan on increasing my cultivation as soon as possible."


    The Mortal Ranking Tournament was definitely a major event in Holy City, especially for newcomers under three years of age.


    This was because the value of the list was extremely high, and was the ideal way for a newcomer to rise to prominence. Only by entering the Mortal Board, would they receive the attention of the higher ups of the Holy City.


    Although Cang Yun had just joined Holy City, he didn''t want to miss out on the Mortal Ranking Competition this time. He had already comprehended the concept of martial arts to an extreme degree, and what he lacked was cultivation.


    And now, one month from the start of the competition, it was the best time for him to break through to the next stage. As long as his cultivation level increased, he was confident that the Mortal Board would still have some power.


    Moreover, this high quality house''s fifty times Spiritual Concentration Formation was just enough to provide him with the best amount of support.


    "Mortal Board ranking competition huh ¡­"


    Cang Yue''s beautiful eyes flashed, as she became a little interested, "Alright, then let''s work hard to raise our cultivation during this one month!"


    The concept of the martial way that Cang Yue had comprehended was equally strong. Like Cang Yun, what she lacked was cultivation, and she had also awakened her special physique, so raising her cultivation level in a short period of time wasn''t difficult at all.


    After making their decision, the two of them walked into a Spirit Convergence Array and activated the formation, preparing to start cultivating.


    Weng! *


    The moment the Spirit Convergence Array was activated, an unimaginably strong amount of Origin Energy gathered from all directions.


    Cang Yun sat cross-legged in the center of the array. He felt as if he was in a holy land of cultivation. He didn''t even need to deliberately absorb the endless amounts of Origin Energy before it endlessly flowed into his body.


    Fifty times the strength of a Spirit Convergence Array!


    Cang Yun sighed with admiration in his heart. With such a cultivation environment, even if it were a person with mediocre talent, their cultivation would progress at an unimaginable speed.


    Cultivating martial artists really couldn''t do without resources.


    After a short moment of sighing, Cang Yun put away his thoughts and began to cultivate.


    Cang Yue, who was at the side, was the same.


    The residence became silent for a moment ¡­


    Time passed quickly as it entered the water.


    In the blink of an eye, half a month passed. During that half a month, Cang Yun''s name had also spread throughout the Sacred City.


    A genius with exceptional talent and someone who dared challenge Young Master Huo Yu had attracted quite a bit of attention.


    However, after Cang Yun had not appeared for half a month, his reputation had gradually calmed down. Many people started to pay attention to the upcoming Mortal Board ranking competition.


    The Mortal Board ranking competition would begin in half a month''s time. The rookies from the holy city also quieted down as they closed their doors and began their final preparations for the competition.


    Inside the upper-class residence, Cang Yun and Cang Yue were still cultivating. Their calm expressions did not have the slightest intention of ending their cultivation.


    This was the longest seclusion both of them had had since they started cultivating.

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    Half a month had passed, and Cang Yun and Lan Xin could clearly feel that their cultivation bases had increased by a lot.


    Cang Yun and Cang Yue''s cultivations had already reached the sixth layer of the Secret Treasure Trove!


    In just half a month, his cultivation had increased by one level and two levels.


    Such an improvement was enormous!


    But it made sense.


    The talent of the two was already extraordinary, and with the help of the Spirit Convergence Array, it would definitely not be a problem to increase their cultivation by one level.


    As for Cang Yun, he had leveled up by two levels. The most important reason was that he had stayed in this realm for a very long time, which was why he was able to achieve such a result.


    Both of them had a deep comprehension of their martial arts Concepts. Thus, they didn''t have any burdens even if their cultivation realms were increased.


    The sixth layer of the Secret Treasure Trove had greatly improved. However, this was not the limit for the two of them. Furthermore, they were not satisfied with just this.


    When they had just entered the Sacred City, Cang Yun and Cang Li had already looked at the Mortal Board. Above them, the lowest cultivation level was the eighth layer of the Secret Realm, and most of them were the ninth layer.


    In terms of a martial artist''s strength, although a martial artist''s Concept could play a great role, their cultivation was also important. In terms of a martial artist''s Concept, although a martial artist''s Concept could play a great role, their cultivation was also important.


    Therefore, if the two of them wanted to compete for the Mortal Ranking Tournament, their cultivation was the first thing they had to capture.


    While Cang Yun was still in a state of cultivation, in the Fire Alliance, Young Master Huo Yu had received another piece of news.


    "You said that the boy called Cang Yun has a challenge with my cousin?" Young Master Huo Yu sat in the living room and asked with squinted eyes.


    Below him stood a young man wearing the uniform of the Fire League.


    The youth faced Young Master Huo Yu''s question and hastily replied, "Yes, according to Young Master''s instructions, this disciple has already investigated Cang Yun in all aspects."


    "He is the young master of the Vastheaven Realm, and his talent is not bad. When he had just passed the examination and joined Holy City, he was the one who spoke up to stop Young Noble Wushuang from going to the Scorching Sun Realm to propose. He was the one who had set up a battle with Young Noble Wushuang for the past two years."


    "You have a grudge with my cousin. No wonder you don''t accept my recruitment." After hearing the youth''s report, Huo Yu gongzi nodded his head in understanding.


    Huo Wushuang was Huo Yu''s cousin. Both of them came from the world of fire and had also joined the Fire Alliance in Holy City. They were the highest ranked figures of the Fire Alliance.


    Now, he knew why Cang Yun would rather offend him than accept his recruitment.


    However, even if there was a thousand reasons, Young Master Huo Yu would not forgive Cang Yun. The latter''s rebuttal towards him had already caused him to put Cang Yun on the killing list.


    The world of fire was always domineering, Huo Wushuang was always this way, and so was the fire jade. He would not allow anyone to challenge his prestige. And now, with Huo Wushuang''s grudge mixed in, it was even more impossible for him to let go of Cang Yun.


    "Does my cousin know that kid came to Holy City?" After a moment of silence, Fiery Jade asked.


    The youth shook his head: "I probably don''t know. Do you want me to inform Young Noble Wushuang?"


    "No need, cousin is in closed-door training to prepare for the ranking competition one year from now. Don''t disturb him with such a small matter, I will help him deal with it."


    Huo Yu gently waved her hand, as a sinister light shot out from her eyes. The prestige of Cang Yun challenging the Fire World twice was absolutely unforgivable.


    "Pay close attention to that kid''s movements. If you get any news, report to me immediately."


    He gave an indifferent command and then left the hall.

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    Time quickly passed. In the blink of an eye, another half a month passed.


    Dong, dong, dong!


    Early in the morning, accompanied by the ringing of three loud and clear bells, the Holy City, which had been silent for a long time, was like a lion awakening, lively and powerful.


    Today, the annual Mortal Board ranking competition had finally begun!


    The Arena was once again bustling with the excitement of the year.


    This time, not only the young disciples had entered, but also many of the older disciples had appeared. Many of the elders from the Holy City had also taken their seats.


    Everyone was paying close attention to the annual Mortal Ranking Tournament in Holy City, and from a young disciple''s point of view, this was an opportunity to make a name for himself. For the experts of the older generation, they could also recruit some geniuses into their own factions based on the performance of the newcomers. As such, a large number of people would be attracted to the Mortal Ranking Tournament every year.


    In the midst of this huge crowd, there were quite a few fresh faces.


    These people were the newbies that had just joined the Holy City. Their numbers were quite impressive, adding to the bustling atmosphere.


    "The Mortal Board ranking competition has begun again. I wonder who will stand out this year?"


    "There''s no need for that. The veteran experts of the Void Valley, Eastern Fox, and Monk Wu Xuan will definitely continue to dominate the top three rankings of the Mortal Board."


    "That may not be so. These three are strong, but who knows if any of the rookies are stronger than them? "In the past, dark horses have appeared quite a few times."


    "I also agree. I heard that this year''s rookies are not weak. There are quite a few who have completely pushed open the gate of the dragon trial. If their cultivation isn''t weak, then they would at least have the strength to fight the Void Valley."


    The crowd began to discuss, and the topic of discussion was naturally related to the Mortal Board ranking competition.


    And as the top three of the previous Mortal Board, Void Valley, Dongfang Hu, and Enlightened Xuan Monk were at most mentioned by people.


    Last year, all three of them advanced to the top three with the cultivation base of the eighth layer of Hidden Secret Realm. Without a doubt, all three of them were at the peak of the ninth layer of Hidden Secret Realm, infinitely close to the Nihility God Stage.


    As a result, without knowing the battle strength of the others, the three of them became the focus of the crowd.


    Of course, there were also people who maintained an expectant attitude towards the new disciples. After all, there were too many geniuses in the Azure Province and no one knew when a monster would appear.


    However, from the performance of the Emptiness Realm Expert and the others from the previous batch, the possibility of such a scenario happening was not very high.


    The previous ranking, could be said to be the most powerful generation in Holy City for decades.


    The performance of the Void Valley, Eastern Fox, and Monk Appreciation Xuan was extremely dazzling. Their talent could also be described as something that only occurred once every 100 years in Holy City.


    It was very hard to surpass this sort of monster.


    The Emptiness Valley had comprehended the Concept of Genuine Force within the Heavenly Concept. Its strength was unfathomable. In the last generation, it had turned the tide and cut down the first rank of the Mortal Board!


    Dongfang Hu had comprehended the creative concept of the Moon and Sun in the Heavenly Domain. He was extremely strong, and with the Moon Wheel''s Eye, he could see through all illusions.


    Originally, Eastern Hu''er''s eye technique should have been the bane of the Void Valley, but last time, because her eye technique wasn''t complete, in the end, with just one move, she was defeated by the hand of the Void Valley.


    So this time, people were looking forward to it.


    Finally, there was the third ranked Monk Ming Xuan. He was said to have come from a hidden buddhist sect and had comprehended the extremely powerful Concept of Samsara of the Heavenly Domain.


    This kind of Concept was the absolute peak existence of all Concepts of Heaven. Once it was used, its might was simply unimaginable.


    However, in the previous ranking competition, Monk Xuan''s comprehension of the Concept of Samsara was obviously not very deep. In the end, he was no match for the Virtual Valley and Eastern Fox and was ranked third.


    It could be seen that the strength of the three of them were actually around the same. The reason they''d lost was because they still had flaws.


    But this time, it had been a year. The three of them must have made up for their mistakes. As a result, the outcome was uncertain.


    As for the rankings of these three people, although there were quite a number of geniuses, there was clearly quite a large gap between them. Hence, the hot topic for winning was still these three people.

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    "I heard that during the Mortal Ranking Tournament this time, the Holy City increased their rewards. Anyone who enters the top 2,000 will receive a reward with dragon tattoos. The reward for entering the top thousand will be doubled, and the person who is ranked number one will be given a chance to freely enter the top level of the Central Divine Pagoda. There will even be the possibility of being summoned by the City Lord! "


    Among the crowd, there were some people who were well-informed. Although the rules of the Sacred City weren''t announced yet, it had already been decided.


    "The top level of the Central Divine Pagoda and the City Lord''s summons. Tsk tsk, isn''t this reward simply too great?"


    When the rookies heard this, they felt envious. Of course, they also knew that the vast majority of people had no fate with these prizes. After all, only those in the top 2,000 would be rewarded, and there were at least tens of thousands of new disciples in the Holy City.


    This year''s prizes were especially generous. It seemed that the Holy City had discovered that this batch of newcomers had pretty good talents.


    For example, the three people of the Void Valley, Eastern Fox, and Monk Enlightened Xuan were all geniuses that only appeared once in a hundred years in Holy City. Someone like this was worth spending a great price on.


    Many people were looking forward to the decisive battle between these three. Because this time, the three of them were at their peak. Whoever could obtain first place proved that their talent was the strongest.


    Cang Yun was mixed in the crowd, listening to these discussions.


    He did not speak, but a small group of people around him recognized him.


    "He is Cang Yun. He defeated Tie Yun with his bare hands, and even refused Young Noble Huo Yu''s recruitment, thus forming a feud with the Fire Alliance."


    "He offended the Fire Alliance, yet he still swaggered out like this. He is truly a fierce person."


    The crowd turned to look, only to see Cang Yun standing there in the crowd, clad in a simple azure robe. There was no aura of sharpness radiating from him, but those close to him could feel a faint pressure coming from him.


    This was the reason why Cang Yun had not yet fully controlled his own aura and crazily raised his cultivation base in the past month. This phenomenon also made people realize how powerful he was.


    In fact, Cang Yun wasn''t the only one. Most of the new disciples in the Holy City had been crazily raising their cultivation base for the past month, which was why many of them were able to sense the other party''s strength just by sensing him a little.


    "Who is that woman beside him? She has a disposition that transcends the mortal world!"


    "And it also seems to be extraordinary!"


    When everyone was paying attention to Cang Yun, they naturally noticed Cang Yue, who was beside him. The latter''s indifferent and elegant demeanor caused others to sigh in admiration.


    "I heard that they both joined Holy City one month ago. Cang Yun passed the test with a perfect score."


    Someone who had asked about Cang Yun''s situation said.


    "Exam ahead of time, perfect result. No wonder he was able to defeat Tie Yun with his bare hands. This person is also a peerless genius!"


    People suddenly realized that everyone in the Holy City knew that it wasn''t so simple to join the Holy City in advance. If one didn''t have astonishing talent, they wouldn''t even have the qualifications.


    On the other hand, having the qualifications to do so showed that person''s talent. Moreover, Cang Yun''s performance at the first level of the Dragon Gate proved this point.


    There was only one genius out of a thousand who had completely pushed open the gate of the dragon clan, and there were only about ten new ones in each batch. These people were all geniuses from hidden families, and these people had been groomed by their families since they were young.


    For someone like Cang Yun, who didn''t have a particularly illustrious background, it was impossible for him to be so strong. After all, the cultivation of martial artists, resources, and inheritances were far too important.


    One could clearly see the difficulty in doing so.

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    "You are Cang Yun?"


    Just as everyone was discussing amongst themselves, a figure suddenly walked in front of Cang Yun. With a dark expression and a haughty attitude, he asked in a condescending manner.


    Cang Yun looked at the person. This person had a strong build and carried a giant sword on his back. When their gazes met, Cang Yun saw a hint of killing intent in the latter''s eyes.


    "Who are you?" Cang Yun asked indifferently.


    "Fire Alliance, Chong Feng!"


    The young man looked up, his voice was just like his physique, giving off a heavy pressure, "You are unlucky to have met me, you are no longer destined for the ranking tournament."


    His indifferent words displayed his arrogance and confidence.


    "Great Sword Heavy Sword!"


    "He has also come, and he seems to have come especially for the sake of Cang Yun. It seems that the Fire Alliance is going to make a move against Cang Yun."


    "If that''s the case, it would be very difficult for Cang Yun to step out."


    The crowd was in discussion, the sword was heavy, this name was known to many, this person was also a genius, he had already been in Holy City for two years, last year he was ranked around 600th in the Mortal Ranking Tournament, his strength could be said to be quite strong.


    For a person like this to cause trouble for a new player, it would be difficult for the new player to get out. After all, Cang Yun had only entered the Sacred City at the fourth layer of Concealment. Now, no matter how fast he had progressed in the past month, he had only reached the sixth or seventh layer at most.


    "What a pity. A peerless genius. When he encountered a great mountain like the Fire League, he was bound to be crushed to death."


    "That''s right, the Fire Alliance has always been a tyrant. This isn''t the first or second time they''ve done this. Many geniuses were suppressed by them, and in the end, they could only disappear without a trace and spend their lives doing nothing."


    Someone lamented. This was already a common tactic used by the Fire League. In the holy city, the most important way for new people to make a name for themselves was the annual Mortal Board Ranking Tournament.


    As long as they were able to achieve good results in the ranking tournament, they would be able to gain the attention of the higher-ups of the Holy City.


    But because of this, if they were going to target a rookie, they would only need to suppress him in the ranking competition.


    Because in the Mortal Board ranking competition, the first stage would be the ''Rising Emperor'' qualification competition. Only those who won a hundred rounds and obtained the qualifications to the Rankings Emperor would have the chance to participate in the next stage.


    As such, as long as he was able to take a sniper shot in the Rankings, this person would no longer have the luck to participate in the Mortal Ranking Tournament.


    As for Holy City, the only place that received such attention was the Mortal Ranking Tournament later on. In other words, if you couldn''t even become the arena emperor, then you wouldn''t receive any attention at all.


    Cang Yun heard the discussions of the crowd and understood the stakes involved.


    However, he was not too worried about this. He was already mentally prepared for such a situation.


    If you couldn''t step over a mountain, you would be crushed to death. However, if you did, you would become a giant that ascended to the peak.


    Because of this, not only was Cang Yun not afraid, his fighting spirit had been aroused.


    A martial artist should have a heart of conquest. Only by constantly conquering them could one become a true powerhouse!


    Cang Yun looked at Zhong Feng, his gaze gradually becoming sharp, "Perhaps the one who is unfortunate is you, and the entire Fire Alliance behind you!"


    Cang Yun''s voice was calm but firm.


    "Hua!"


    Hearing this, the crowd instantly burst into an uproar.


    It had been a very, very long time since such a domineering person had dared to challenge an alliance.

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    "Arrogant!"


    Zhong Feng was instantly enraged, a deep killing intent exploded in his eyes.


    "You dare to challenge my entire Fire Alliance by yourself. Do you know what consequences you will bear because of your words?"


    "Yes, but I think I can afford it." Cang Yun nodded and said plainly.


    "Haha, good, very good. You''re the most arrogant person I''ve ever met in my life. "


    Duo Feng was so angry that he started laughing. Then, with a single hand clasp, he grasped the greatsword on his back and heavily smashed it into the ground.


    Bang!


    A loud sound rang out, shocking everyone. Duo Feng stared at Cang Yun and coldly said, "I''ll wait here for you. I want to see just what kind of ability do you have to be so arrogant!"


    The giant heavy sword was broad and thick with no edges, but its weight was astonishing. It was like a giant hammer, giving off a heavy and oppressive feeling.


    Just this sword alone was enough to defeat countless geniuses.


    Cang Yun was slightly surprised as he looked at the gigantic sword. However, the main reason why he was surprised was because of the choice of such a weapon.


    Generally speaking, those who chose to use heavy weapons were naturally born with great strength.


    Heavy weapons had advantages in terms of strength and lethality, but in terms of speed and control, they were weaker. Usually, if it wasn''t because of one''s natural strength, very few people would choose such a weapon.


    Furthermore, during the process of retrieving the sword from Zhong Feng, Cang Yun did not discover any source energy fluctuations. In other words, Zhong Feng was a person with inborn divine strength.


    This was very similar to Blue Cloud''s defeat against Iron Dazhi.


    "What, are you afraid?" However, no matter how long you plan to delay your match, I will always wait for you.


    Seeing Cang Yun sizing up his huge sword, Zhong Feng laughed coldly. He liked to torture people, especially people like this, which made a person despair in fear.


    However, he had obviously underestimated Cang Yun''s mental fortitude. In other words, he had overestimated his own abilities.


    Facing Zhong Feng''s words, Cang Yun lightly shook his head. After which, he lightly smiled and said, "There''s no need to wait. Let''s go on stage now. I can''t wait for the match in your hands to end."


    "Alright, that''s exactly what I want!"


    Zhong Feng''s eyes narrowed as he chuckled and nodded his head.


    Cang Yun did not pay much attention to him. His toes lightly tapped on the ground and his body leaped. He fled to the nearest arena.


    Heavy Edge immediately followed.


    Both of them registered their identity tokens.


    Looking at Cang Yun''s only two victories, Zhong Feng shook his head in disappointment: "Originally, I had no interest in fighting someone like you. However, I can only follow Young Master Huo Yu''s orders."


    "Three moves. I will definitely defeat you. I do not wish to waste my time on you."


    Cang Yun remained silent, and only revealed a smile when he saw the thirty victories registered by Zhong Feng.


    This was a fat sheep!


    As this thought flashed across his mind, Cang Yun smiled and said, "Don''t worry, I''m still very interested in your victory. So, I will finish this battle as soon as possible."


    "You''re courting death!"


    Facing Cang Yun''s eyes that were like that of a lamb, Duo Feng instantly became furious. He gripped his palm, raised the huge sword in his hand, and rushed towards Cang Yun like a raging bull.


    The battle was about to begin.


    At this time, the other arenas also began to fight.

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    The official beginning of the Mortal Board ranking competition.


    In the Sacred City''s Arena, the large round building was currently packed full of people. Several tens of thousands of people had gathered here, creating an extremely lively scene.


    With a hundred rings, the newcomers began to battle each other.


    Victory was something that everyone urgently needed right now. Before the Mortal Ranking Tournament had started, there were less than a hundred people who had obtained the title of Arena Emperor in this year''s tournament.


    Of the tens of thousands of people, there were less than a hundred. This meant that the vast majority of people were not yet qualified, so the competition was extremely fierce.


    At the south side of the arena, there was a pavilion.


    The pavilion was not considered to be very spacious. At this moment, a couple of figures were seated steadily within it.


    Liao Liao counted the number of figures in the arena. Originally, this arena of tens of thousands of people should have been insignificant, but the reality was the complete opposite. Anyone looking in that direction, regardless of whether they were old or new disciples, revealed a look of reverence.


    This was because all the people who could sit in the pavilion were famous guests of the Holy City. Their status in the Sacred City was extraordinary, and they were terrifyingly powerful.


    Many people revealed an excited expression when they saw these figures. They secretly made the decision that they would perform well when they went up on stage. If he could get the attention of these few famous people, then he would be able to rise above the rest.


    However, everyone knew that the probability of this happening was extremely small.


    Last year, those with talent as talented as Xu Que and the rest only received a few reviews from famous seniors and seniors. They did not have the intention of taking in more disciples.


    It could be seen that the gazes of these famous seniors were extremely high.


    That was not strange, because those who were able to reach their level were all naturally gifted when they were young. In fact, their talent might even surpass the Void Valley.


    There were many geniuses in the boundless universe, but there were very few powerhouses. Thus, the eyes of powerhouses were naturally very high.


    These famous disciples were accepted not only because of their talent, but also because of their character. Therefore, even if they had their eyes on a person, they would not express their opinion and would only observe until they were satisfied.


    Below the pavilion, there were circular rings of spectators.


    At this time, the audience seating was already full of people, and among the new and old disciples, there were many pairs of eyes watching the fierce battle on the stage.


    The moment Cang Yun and Zhong Feng stepped onto the stage, they instantly attracted the attention of many people.


    After defeating Tie Yu and refusing Young Noble Huo Yu''s recruitment, Cang Yun''s reputation was quite impressive in Holy City.


    Many people recognized him at a glance.


    "Look, that''s Cang Yun, the fierce man who rejected Young Noble Fiery Jade!"


    "His opponent is Zhong Feng. It seems like the Fire Alliance will indeed not let him off."


    "Humph, the Fire Alliance is a group of bullies. They are one of the top ten alliance without any dignity."


    The people were discussing amongst themselves, and those with discerning eyes were able to see the situation Cang Yun was in. Many people were dissatisfied with the way Cang Yun was being targeted.


    Clearly, the overbearing actions of the Fire Alliance over the past few years had caused quite a number of people to be furious. Unfortunately, most people dared to be angry but did not dare to say anything.


    "Is he Cang Yun?"


    In a certain area in the observing crowd, after hearing the discussions of the crowd, a mellifluous whisper lightly rang out.


    It was a purple-clothed young lady with an exquisite figure. She was wearing a loose coat with half of her shoulders missing. She was emitting an attractive luster like porcelain.

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    The young girl looked to be about the same age as Cang Yun, but her beautiful figure gave off a sense of elegance.


    Combined with her slightly lazy temperament, she was like a ripe cherry, extremely attractive.


    Beside the young girl sat a youth. The youth wore a large monastic robe that completely wrapped around his not-so-tall body. His head was as smooth as a mirror and there were two lines of distinct scars on it.


    The young man''s attire was very eye-catching. Sitting together with the girl beside him attracted a lot of attention.


    As for the two of them, they also had an extremely good reputation within the Holy City. They were precisely Eastern Fox and Enlightened Mystery.


    Hearing Dongfang Hu''s soft mutter, Monk Zhixuan clasped his hands together and looked at Cang Yun, who was standing far away on the stage. He smiled slightly and said, "This little monk is looking at Benefactor Cang Yun, who has a bright sun above his head and a calm demeanor. His future will definitely be extraordinary."


    "There aren''t many who can receive such praise from you." Eastern Fox looked at Mystic One as her beautiful eyes perked up slightly, as if she was a bit surprised.


    However, Eastern Fox also knew that the buddhist faith had always been a secret. Disciples within it were proficient in the art of looking at the qi. The evaluation given was very accurate.


    In the next moment, however, Eastern Fox seemed to have thought of something. She covered her red lips and chuckled, "But you said that he had a calm demeanor. I don''t think so. In my memories, he seemed to be a newborn calf."


    "Amitabha, this means that Almsgiver Dongfang has long been in contact with Almsgiver Cang Yun. This little monk is speaking nonsense." Mystic One lightly chanted a Buddhist prayer and didn''t argue.


    "Heh heh, everyone says that monks have peace and quiet. However, from what I see, your thoughts are better than anyone else. With just that sentence from me, you can guess everything." Eastern Fox smiled slightly and said.


    "When this little monk is born, I am naturally a man of the mortal world. I can''t help but observe the ways of the world." Enlightenment explained himself slightly.


    "Alright, let''s not talk about you anymore. Let''s talk about Cang Yun. Monk, do you think he will be able to stand out this time around?"


    Dongfang Hu rested his hands on her lily-white legs, his palms supporting his head, his beautiful eyes staring at Cang Yun with interest as he asked in a soft voice.


    "This little monk does not dare to speak carelessly. However, Benefactor Cang Yun''s aura is very strong, and there seems to be a hidden power within his body. I believe there is still some hope." Enlightened Xuan said.


    Dongfang Hu rolled his eyes and shook his head, "Both of us think the same thing. Too boring."


    "Then what is your judgement based on, Esteemed Master Dongfang?"


    The corners of Eastern Fox''s mouth curled into a smile. "Haven''t you heard? A woman''s intuition is quite accurate."


    "Amitabha."


    Enlightenment Xuan instantly became silent. As a buddhist disciple, he really didn''t know what to do with such an answer.


    "Sigh, how boring. You and that fellow from the Void Valley, one is just a piece of wood while the other one is a martial arts fanatic. It''s so much effort that you can''t even chat."


    Then, her gaze landed on Cang Yun. Her pitch-black eyes darted around as she said, "If only there was one person who could join our three factions, that would be great. I think that fellow is pretty good, don''t you think?"


    "Amitabha, Almsgiver Cang Yun should be more interesting than me." Enlightenment nodded.


    "Monk, if you say this, I am relieved. I hope he can catch up soon." Eastern Hu''er''s beautiful eyes sparkled as she looked at Cang Yun with anticipation.

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    "Cang Yun, still the same old saying, I will defeat you in three moves!"


    On the stage, Zhong Feng stared at Cang Yun with contempt in his eyes. In his opinion, this battle was not a challenge at all.


    As a veteran rookie who had joined Holy City for two years, she had absolute confidence in herself. As a newcomer to Holy City, dealing with him would not be a problem.


    Every year in the holy city''s recruitment, there were many strong newcomers, but very few. Many of the newcomers had to go through a year of hard work in order to obtain some resources in the holy city before their strength would greatly increase.


    For example, there were very few newbies who had reached the ninth layer of Hidden Concealment as soon as they entered. These people were the genius disciples of hidden families and did not lack cultivation resources, which was why they could reach such a young age.


    Just like the Mystical Enlightenment, he was also from an underworld buddhist sect. Last year, when he joined the holy city, he only had the eighth layer of the Secret Realm cultivation.


    Therefore, he naturally looked down on Cang Yun. Even if the latter''s innate talent was better than his, he was naturally not afraid of the disparity in their cultivations.


    "Enough nonsense, make your move."


    Cang Yun said indifferently. He really had nothing to say to someone like Zhong Feng, whose self-confidence was bursting.


    "What, you''re not going to use your weapon when you fight me?"


    Zhong Feng''s eyes narrowed, but he did not immediately make a move. This was because Cang Yun was standing there empty-handed; this was simply a form of insult to him.


    He had also heard about the battle between Cang Yun and Tie Feng previously, but now Cang Yun planned on using the same method to deal with him. This caused the anger in Zhong Feng''s heart to surge.


    "I don''t think I need to deal with you."


    Cang Yun indifferently replied. Against arrogant people, he loved to use such an arrogant method. Only by slapping them in the face would it be painful.


    "How arrogant!" Then die! "


    Duo Feng was furious. With a low growl, he grasped his greatsword and charged towards the azure cloud like an enraged bull.


    Swish swish!


    The great sword was brandished in the air, bringing up sword sparks like a rapidly spinning gigantic palm-leaf fan.


    This move already showed the great power of Heavy Feng. Such a heavy sword waving in his hand was no different from an ordinary sword. This was impossible for someone who was not born with great strength.


    Weng! *


    The huge sword aimed at the top of Cang Yun''s head and swung downwards. The explosive force created a violent wind, causing Cang Yun''s sleeves to flutter.


    Under the contrast of the greatsword, Cang Yun''s body was extremely thin, like a blade of grass in a gale, and he could be destroyed at any time.


    When the crowd saw this scene, many of them secretly felt a chill down their spines. This heavy sword was extremely powerful!


    Swoosh!


    As the huge sword came crashing down, Cang Yun''s expression did not change. However, he took a few steps forward and his body moved horizontally, easily dodging the attack of the huge sword.


    Bang.


    The arena from where the huge sword landed instantly exploded into a series of loud booms as sand and dust flew into the air and filled the sky.


    The power of this sword strike was extremely strong!


    His heavy sword had abandoned the edge of the sword, yet it had brought to full the power of his innate talent. Just this strength alone was enough to crush someone to death.


    The sword struck nothing but air, and the heavy sword revealed an expression of slight surprise.


    "It seems like you are not as weak as I imagined. This is also good. I can force you to use your full strength. Within three moves, you will still lose!" Zhong Feng looked at Cang Yun and gave a cold smile.


    Cang Yun shook his head speechlessly. He really did not want to waste time talking to him.


    Swoosh!


    In the next moment, Cang Yun''s finger moved, and a cyan long sword instantly appeared in his hand.


    The Azure Peak Sword finally left his body once again.


    "Originally, you were unqualified to be defeated by this sword. However, you are truly too long-winded. Thus, I had no choice but to quickly take care of you."


    Cang Yun held onto the sword with one hand as he gently caressed the body of the Cyan Peak Sword with the other. He was like a love-struck man, caressing his beloved woman.


    The sword of a swordsman was not a dead object. It had emotions, and only those who truly understood the emotions of their sword were the true swordsmen.


    With the Cyan Peak Sword in Cang Yun''s hand, he could feel its battle-loving emotions.


    Therefore, the Azure Cloud had let it out.


    On the other side, after hearing Cang Yun''s words, the color of Duo Feng''s face instantly drained from his face.


    Cang Yun''s words were undoubtedly an intense humiliation.


    He had never met such an arrogant person in his life!


    "You will pay a heavy price for your words!"


    Zhong Feng gnashed his teeth, a single sentence almost popped out from his teeth. He tightly gripped the great sword in his hand, the veins on his arm popping out.


    Weng! *


    In the next moment, the huge sword started to move again. Origin power surged on it as it smashed toward Cang Yun in an even more violent manner.

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    Weng! *


    In the arena, Zhong Feng''s sword slashed out, and a resplendent golden light instantly appeared around his body.


    This golden light was the martial dao concept that Heavy Feng had comprehended.


    Within the Concept of Earth, the Concept of Metal was one of the five Concepts!


    The Concept of Metal. Killing intent and destructive power. This was complemented by the heavy sword. When these two combined, their power multiplied several times. The only pity was that Heavy Feng had not yet comprehended the Sword Concept and was unable to reach the peak of this dao.


    Otherwise, his strength would only be stronger. Even if he were to become part of the Mortal Board, he would still be able to accomplish a lot.


    After all, he was someone who was ranked 600th in last year''s Mortal Ranking Tournament. This Zhong Feng''s strength definitely wasn''t weak.


    But unfortunately, he met Cang Yun.


    The moment the heavy sword slashed down, Cang Yun had also finally used his sword.


    Swoosh!


    A cold light flashed.


    Cang Yun''s sword was not magnificent, and it did not contain any pure Yang energy. It was only an ordinary sword intent, and it looked very ordinary.


    However, the moment the sword thrust out, an aura that seemed to want to pierce through the heavens suddenly rose up.


    It was as fast as lightning and as domineering as a dragon!


    "What a fast sword!"


    "What a deep sword intent!"


    In the pavilion high above, two elders suddenly stood up. Their eyes that were as vast and profound as the starry sky gazed over.


    Staring at the sword that was stabbed out by Cang Yun, both of them had expressions of shock on their faces.


    In the early stages of a martial artist''s Concept, most people judged the strength of a martial artist by the three stages of Heaven and Earth.


    But this was not the case!


    Although three stages of Concepts had their own differences, the power of each stage of Concepts was unquestionable.


    As long as one comprehended a deep and profound Concept, even a Mortal level Concept would have the possibility to challenge a Heaven level Concept.


    Unfortunately, at the stage of the Hidden Realm, many people had only just begun to comprehend the concept of martial arts. It was impossible for them to have such deep attainments. Thus, in the eyes of most people, the Concept of Human was definitely inferior to the Concept of Earth.


    But in the eyes of those with profound strength, when one''s cultivation was low, a high level Concept of Martial Arts was even harder to come by than a high level Concept of Martial Arts. This was because it meant that this person''s comprehension ability was extremely outstanding. In the future, he would be able to go even further on this path.


    "This is ¡­"


    On the arena, Duo Feng''s pupils constricted as well. Cang Yun''s sword strike caused his heart to palpitate.


    Even Duo Feng didn''t know why Cang Yun''s Sword Concept was so powerful. In his mind, this simply surpassed his imagination.


    He panicked, but at this moment, his arrow was already on the tip of the bow.


    Both sides had no room to retreat.


    BOOM!


    In the next moment, the two swords collided ferociously.


    Cang Yun''s Cyan Peak Sword, when compared to the Heavy Peak Sword, was on a completely different level in terms of both size and shape.


    With the explosive strength of the greatsword, under normal circumstances, it could completely crush an ordinary longsword in a head-on collision.


    However, the result of the collision was beyond everyone''s expectations.


    However, when Cang Yun''s sword clashed with the gigantic sword, the impact caused the huge sword to be pushed back.


    Crack!


    The next moment, with a sound similar to the shattering of a mirror, the sword could no longer withstand the pressure and shattered into pieces.


    "What!?" The greatsword of Heavy Peak was actually broken? "


    "What kind of power is needed to be able to do this?"


    The crowd instantly went into an uproar. The heavy sword had accompanied him for so many years, going through so many battles, yet it was still able to remain in this state ever since. This meant that the heavy sword was definitely not an ordinary weapon.


    But today, under the hands of a sword that didn''t seem to be of any importance at all, it was actually broken!

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    Crash! *


    The arena instantly fell silent as the fragments of the greatsword scattered on the ground like scattered flowers.


    Cang Yun''s seemingly ordinary strike, however, contained power that surpassed everyone''s imagination.


    "Could it be that my eyes are playing tricks on me? How can a Mortal level Concept be so strong?"


    "Incredible!"


    After a long while, an incredulous sigh slowly rang out from the crowd.


    At this time, the tip of Cang Yun''s Cyan Peak Sword had already firmly landed on Heavy Feng''s neck. One more inch and it would pierce through his flesh and blood.


    Coldly sweating, Zhong Feng could feel the killing intent coming from his neck. His mental defenses were instantly destroyed.


    "I, I surrender."


    The trembling of his voice seemed to have used up all of his strength. After Cang Yun retracted his sword, he collapsed to the ground.


    Zhong Feng had lost, and he had lost without any suspense.


    A single sword strike had broken his defense, so much so that if Cang Yun hadn''t intended on stopping, his life would have already perished under this sword strike.


    He stared at Cang Yun with disbelief in his eyes, but even more so, there was fear in his eyes.


    Having personally experienced it, he knew very well how terrifying that sword strike of Cang Yun''s was. Under that sword strike, he didn''t even have the slightest thoughts of resisting.


    This sort of power caused Heavy Wind to feel fear.


    "Ring # 59, Cang Yun wins, 10 matches won."


    The referee announced the outcome the next moment.


    "This child is a genius!"


    In the pavilion, a white robed elder praised as he gave Cang Yun a deep look.


    Upon hearing these words, the black-robed nameless old man beside him also nodded his head: "To be able to comprehend such a deep martial art concept at such a young age, how rare."


    "He''s a talented person, but he still needs some time to observe. With his performance just now, although he was stunning, he''s still far from being able to compare to the Void Valley, Eastern Fox, and the others." Another guest also spoke.


    "That''s right. From the discussions just now, this little guy seems to have a grudge with the Fire Alliance. This is great, we can borrow the Fire Alliance''s strength to grind him and see if he is truly rich!" The white-robed Honored Warrior nodded and gave his opinion.


    "There are too many geniuses in the Holy City. Only the truly peerless geniuses are worthy of our great efforts in nurturing. The arrival of a great world, every choice is extremely important." The Black Robe, Ming Su, said.


    Hearing this, a few of the famous seniors revealed a look of deep understanding, especially when they heard the words'' the great world has arrived '', their expressions became a lot more serious.


    As a result, the famous Elders gave Cang Yun a silent look before withdrawing their gazes.


    Cang Yun had already caught their attention, but in order to truly cultivate him, they needed to observe his subsequent performance.


    Cang Yun and the majority of the Holy City geniuses hadn''t noticed these movements.


    Because at this time, the vast majority of people were still in shock.


    It was rare for someone to be able to instantly kill their opponent with a single sword strike in the Holy City because everyone here were geniuses. The disparity in strength between the two of them wasn''t this big of an exaggeration.


    In addition to his reputation as the 600th ranked of last year''s Mortal Ranking Tournament, this strike of Cang Yun''s brought about such a strong shock to the people.


    "The first dark horse of the Mortal Ranking Tournament has appeared."


    "It really is a dark horse. I wonder how far this dark horse can run ¡­"


    "That will depend on what the Fire Alliance wants. This time, we will lose miserably. I wonder who the Fire Alliance will send next."


    The people were all discussing this. The name Cang Yun was also known by everyone by the name of this year''s first dark horse.

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    "So his most powerful weapon is actually the sword. He has truly made a mistake."


    In the audience, Eastern Hu''er''s eyes flickered as she looked at Cang Yun. A hint of surprise appeared on her enchanting face.


    "Oh? What does Benefactor Dongfang mean by this? " At the side, Monk Jiu Xuan asked.


    "That guy is the young master of the Vastheaven Realm. That place is famous for its palm techniques. I thought he had inherited this fact. Now it seems that I was wrong. He had another fortuitous encounter. " Eastern Fox didn''t hide anything as he explained slowly.


    "Even I have heard of the Vastheaven Realm. From the looks of it, your achievement must have been fated."


    The Mystic Mist sect master nodded his head. The Vastheaven World was only a small power ranked at the bottom of the Azure Province. For a character like Cang Yun to appear here, it was indeed very lucky.


    "Heh, this guy really hides his strength well, but that''s good. It gives us even more hope of catching up."


    Eastern Fox''s beautiful eyes gazed at Cang Yun on the stage, his long and narrow eyes smiling like a pair of crescent moons, very much looking forward to it.


    On the other side, after Cang Yun put away his sword, he slowly walked down the stage under the watchful eyes of the crowd.


    In the Sacred City, there was a rule that stated that every person only had one chance to be challenged or be challenged. In other words, Cang Yun''s chance today had already been used up.


    The Holy City had set this rule because they wanted the ranking tournament to be fair, because there were only a hundred stages, and each year, there would be no less than ten thousand participants. If so, without this rule, many people would stay on the stage and keep challenging, which was very unfair to the others.


    In addition, in another aspect, such a rule would indirectly increase the competition intensity. Because everyone''s chances were limited, if one wanted to obtain a 100 win streak, they would have to challenge even more people, and those people weren''t weak. In this way, their competitiveness would naturally increase.


    "Brother Cang Yun, you have truly convinced me."


    Just as Cang Yun left the stage, Tie Yi''s tall and sturdy body came out from the crowd. He looked at Cang Yun, smiled and shook his head, "I had been training hard this whole time, wanting to challenge you again, but it seems like there''s no need now. The gap is too big, you are simply a pervert!"


    "This description." Cang Yun rubbed his nose, speechless.


    At the same time, Cang Yun also sensed that his cultivation had actually reached the eighth layer of the Secret Treasure Trove. The progress was also very exaggerated.


    However, when he remembered that Tie Feng had revealed that he had an extraordinary background, Cang Yun felt at ease. When his cultivation was low, as long as he had enough resources, it would not be difficult for him to quickly raise his cultivation. The most important thing was to have a good foundation, and with Tie Yun''s talent, it was not a problem at all.


    "You can do it, I have no hope of winning the challenge, but it''s very possible for it to be the Mortal Ranking Tournament. If you can''t make it into the top 100, then I''ll let down this pile of meat on you." Cang Yun patted his iron shoulder and said half-jokingly.


    He didn''t know whether to laugh or cry.


    "Oh, that''s right. I came to remind you that even though you''ve passed the test of the Heavy Peak, I''ve heard that Young Noble Fiery Jade was well-prepared for you. There are still two more people coming to challenge you."


    "These two people are Fire Eye and Liu Yin, they were ranked 60th and 300th in the previous Mortal Board competition, especially Fire Eye, that guy is someone on the Mortal Board, you must be careful!"

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    "Fiery Eyes of Truth, Liu Yin? "Alright, I''ll remember that. Thank you very much."


    Cang Yun slightly nodded his head and expressed his gratitude.


    "What''s there to thank me for? Even if I didn''t say anything, you would have found out sooner or later. I just wanted to let you prepare ahead of time." Tie Zheng waved his hand.


    Cang Yun pondered for a moment, then asked Tie Yun, "Do you know how many victories this time around against Fiery Eyes of Truth and Liu Yin?"


    "You mean ¡­?" Tie Zheng was slightly stunned.


    Cang Yun smiled, "If the chances of winning are too low, I don''t have the time to waste on them. Therefore, I''ll have to trouble you to help me spread the news, so that these two won''t bother me if they don''t win fifty times."


    Tie Yi blinked and suddenly realized, "So Brother Cang Yun wants to win more from these two ¡­." "Brother, you''re so confident, I admire you. For such a small matter, you have to depend on me."


    "But Brother, do you really have that confidence? Especially that fire eye? "


    "Don''t worry." Cang Yun nodded confidently.


    "Fine, leave this matter to me. I promise I''ll make a big scene for you. When that happens, those two will be embarrassed to come and fight against each other."


    Seeing Cang Yun''s confidence, Tie Yun revealed a crafty smile as he patted his chest and promised.


    Such a scam, it was obvious that Tie Zheng was still quite keen about it.


    Cang Yun nodded his head. He did so out of helplessness. If he did not set a requirement for victory, it would be too troublesome to continue being challenged like this. After all, the Fire League truly had many geniuses.


    As for whether this move would work, Cang Yun was not worried at all. After all, the one being challenged was himself, and if the conditions were not satisfied, he could reject it. Moreover, with the status of the two of them, they would not do something so shameful.


    "Alright, I''ll be waiting for your good news."


    Cang Yun smiled, and after exchanging a few more pleasantries, he left the arena.


    To Cang Yun, other people''s battles were meaningless because his opponents had already been decided. It was also impossible for him to have the chance to challenge them, so he didn''t want to waste any more time.


    It was only the beginning of the ranking tournament, so the competitors on stage, would usually only be able to have a few victories. This was because, for the true experts, they would always choose to borrow the power of those who had a rich chance at victory, and wildly increase their chances of winning by a great margin.


    For someone like Cang Yun, encountering a ruthless character like Heavy Wind on stage was practically impossible.


    In other words, those who had entered the arena to fight were mostly existences similar to lambs. When they had won enough, the stronger jackals would come to collect their prey.


    This was a situation that had been preserved throughout the Sacred City Ranking Tournament for many years. To the weak, it was very cruel, and the hard-earned victories would very likely disappear in a single day.


    But in a world where the strong preyed on the weak, this was the rule.


    Those weaklings also knew what was going on, but they had no other choice. If they didn''t start off, they would accumulate all the victories. When the true experts arrived, they wouldn''t even have a single chance.


    If they were to start accumulating resources now, they might be lucky and not get targeted by experts. There might even be some who could luckily earn the title of ''Arena Emperor'', and there would only be a few of these people a year.


    Given Cang Yue''s talent, she did indeed have the qualifications to be a fisherman, so she was not in a hurry.

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    "Let''s go. Let''s take a look at the Mission Hall. We should also take a look at the legendary wild spirit beasts of the Returning Ruins."


    Walking out of the arena, Cang Yun smiled and said to the nearby Cang Yue.


    Returning to the Ruins was a mysterious and desirable place. This was because the Holy City existed because of it.


    It was known as the most dangerous place in the Azure Province, but its danger was fascinating.


    Savage Spiritual Beasts, Prehistoric Spiritual Beasts, and even Ancient Spiritual Beasts. These legendary beings could only be found in the Returning Ruins.


    At the same time, for a martial artist, the more dangerous the place, the more people would be tempered. To choose a martial artist that was easy, no matter how high their talent was, they wouldn''t be able to achieve much in their lifetime.


    The Returning Ruins was the most ideal place for a martial artist to train.


    It was precisely the place Cang Yun and Cang Yue needed to go the most right now. Because the two of them were raising their cultivation crazily within a short period of time, their foundation was not stable yet. Right now, they needed this kind of place to thoroughly stabilize their realm through battle.


    "Alright." He understood Cang Yun''s thoughts. To them, this was indeed a great benefit, and anyway, it was not a matter of one or two days, so it wouldn''t be too late for them to return after the two of them had stabilized their strength.


    Thus, the two headed straight for the Holy City''s Mission Hall.


    In about the time it took for an incense stick to burn, the two of them arrived at their destination.


    From a distance, the mission hall looked like a magnificent palace. There were three floors, and it looked like a giant that had risen from the ground.


    In terms of building area, the Mission Hall was one of the top existences in the Holy City. The only thing that surpassed it was the Central Divine Pagoda, located deep in the clouds.


    "This aura is really not weak!"


    After sighing for a while, the two of them walked into the great hall side by side.


    Today, because the Mortal Board ranking competition had just started, a large majority of the people were gathered in the competition arena.


    Cang Yun had also heard of the Mission Hall''s rules.


    The hall had a total of three floors. The first floor was where the Hidden Realm warriors would accept missions; the second floor was where the Nihility God Stage disciples would receive missions, and so on.


    In other words, disciples who were at the Concealment Realm wouldn''t be able to go up to the second level and could only accept missions on the first level.


    The rule was that they didn''t want others to be too ambitious and take on missions beyond their own strength.


    Because relatively speaking, the bounty for the missions on the second floor of the Main Hall was much higher than the one on the first floor. If there was no such rule, then if someone became obsessed with wealth, then the result would be a complete loss of life.


    They stopped on the first floor and looked in the direction of the palace.


    There was a black stone wall in front of him, and the stone wall was filled with dense words.


    Without a doubt, this was the mission that was publicly announced on the first floor of the mission hall.


    Cang Yun moved forward from the back and gradually looked over.


    In this list of quests, the details of the ranking was done according to the bounty. The lower the level, the lower the bounty was. Naturally, the difficulty of the missions would be lower as well.


    The missions on the whole wall were quite numerous; there were at least a few hundred of them. Cang Yun had to spend a few minutes to finish all of them.

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    After Cang Yun looked through all the missions on the first floor of the Main Mission Hall once, he had a better understanding of them.


    In the first level of the Main Mission Hall, all the missions were further divided into three categories: simple, medium, and difficult.


    The main reason for these three difficulties was that the Spirit Beasts in the Returning Ruins had three levels.


    Savage Spirit Beast, Great Desolate Spirit Beast, Ancient Spirit Beast. Of these three levels, the strength of the spirit beasts differed greatly. The difficulty of hunting them was different, so naturally, the difficulty of the missions were different as well.


    The Savage Spirit Beast was the most common Spirit Beast in the Realm of Eternity. Among the three levels, the Savage Spirit Beast was the weakest, so it was relatively easy to kill. It was classified as a simple mission.


    However, it was worth mentioning that this was a relatively simple task. In essence, the savage beasts were extremely powerful. Even if there were many genius disciples in Holy City, it would be very difficult to kill a savage beast of the same level.


    In fact, quite a number of disciples died under the claws of the savage beasts every year.


    As for killing a savage spirit beast, one could use its corpse to exchange for ten to a hundred different Dragon Marks. This was mainly due to the cultivation of the hunting spirit beast. The higher the cultivation, the greater the value.


    Savage Spirit Beasts were all treasures. Their blood essence could be used to refine medicinal pills and their bones could be used to make weapons. Therefore, the bounty offered by the holy city was not low either.


    As for the higher level prehistoric and archaic spiritual beasts, their value was naturally greater. However, these two were rarely seen even in the Returning Ruins. Moreover, it was extremely difficult to kill them; there were very few disciples that could complete this type of mission.


    And finally, and most importantly.


    If one went back to the Ruins of Unbounded Desolation to hunt for spirit beasts, not only could they train themselves, but they could also obtain great benefits after hunting them.


    This benefit was mainly focused on hunting the ninth stage of the secret stash of the Wilderness, which was commonly known as the ninth stage of the Wilderness.


    Because they were only one step away from the Nihility God Stage, some of the savage beasts had already started to condense the Nihility God''s Fragment. These fragments could be used by martial artists. As long as they could kill this type of savage spirit beast and use a special method to absorb the Nihility God''s fragments, they would be able to condense the power of the Nihility God.


    In other words, as long as a martial artist absorbed these fragments, they would be able to form a Nihility God in advance at the Hidden Realm. And the more they absorbed, the faster the Nihility God was formed and the more complete it was.


    The hidden ninth stage was a stage for martial artists. At this stage, the difference in strength was enormous. And the most important factor for such a difference in strength was not only one''s own talent, but whether one had a Nihility God condensed or not.


    At the stage of the ninth stage of Concealment, those who did not condense a Nihility God could only be considered ordinary ninth stage warriors; those who were condensing a Nihility God were called Great Circle of the Hidden Nine Stage warriors; and those who did not condense a Nihility God were called extreme ninth stage warriors.


    In these three stages, the difference in strength between the martial artists was immense, because once a Nihility God was condensed, one could more or less obtain a part of the ability of the Nihility God Stage.


    There were even a few peerless geniuses that had the strength to challenge the Nihility God Stage. For example, the Nihility God Stage, Eastern Fox, and the Enlightened Xuan, they were all at the peak of the Hidden Realm. They were far stronger than ordinary people.


    Cang Yun''s talent was not bad, but compared to these three people, he knew that he was still far off. And this difference was mostly because he had yet to form the Nihility God Stage.


    Therefore, he had to return to the Ruins.

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    "There are so many missions. Which one should we take?"


    Inside the great hall, Cang Yue was looking at the densely packed missions on the stone wall, and she was a little confused.


    She rarely fought with spirit beasts and beasts, and she didn''t know what her current level of strength was. Therefore, she didn''t dare to make any rash decisions.


    However, Cang Yun was extremely familiar with this. Hunting Spiritual Beasts was one of the things that he was most adept at.


    "One mission is far from enough. On this trip back to the Ruins, we will use the battle to stabilize our realm and acquire the Nihility God''s Fragments to condense the Nihility God Stage. The more savage beasts we must hunt, the better."


    Cang Yun smiled and explained.


    Cang Yun''s appetite was huge. Although this was his first time returning to the dust, his goal was not to get familiar with the land, but to obtain as much benefits as possible.


    Because even though there was still quite a long period of time left in the Mortal Ranking Tournament, it was still not enough for him.


    Cang Yun''s goal for the Mortal Ranking Tournament was huge, so big that it exceeded everyone''s imagination.


    "So it''s like that huh ¡­" "Alright then."


    Hearing this, Cang Yue felt a little nervous in her heart, but she still nodded without hesitation.


    With Cang Yun here, she had nothing to worry about.


    Cang Yun saw through Cang Yue''s thoughts and slightly frowned. "After entering the Slaughter Devil Nest, I will specially help you choose a suitable savage beast to practice with. No matter what danger you encounter, I will not interfere.


    Cang Yun''s words were extremely serious.


    "Your talent is very good, but the road to becoming a powerful person isn''t only about talent. If you don''t have the experience of blood, then you will have wasted more than half your talent in vain."


    "Even though you are a woman, I believe that you are not a weak person. How do you choose? If you are afraid, you can stay in the Holy City. Once you decide to leave, you must be mentally prepared."


    After she finished speaking, Cang Yue''s eyebrows tightly knitted as she sank into deep thought.


    Cang Yun''s tone was not heavy, but that seriousness caused Cang Yue to seriously consider it.


    She was thinking, could she really take this step?


    Once she made a decision, in the future, she would face a bloody storm. It had to be said that Cang Yue''s ambition wasn''t big, and her determination to become a strong Ranker wasn''t strong either.


    But after hesitating for a long while, in the end, Cang Yue still nodded heavily.


    Just as Cang Yun had said, Cang Yue was not a weak person. She only had a calm personality and did not like the smell of blood, but since Cang Yun had chosen this path, she would follow him without hesitation.


    As for why she had such an idea, Cang Yue didn''t know either. She could only make a choice based on what she knew in her heart.


    "Alright, let''s go."


    No matter what choice Cang Yue made, he would definitely support her.


    Thus, the two of them each took a mission, bought a map, and slowly left the Holy City after everything was ready.


    The Return of the Ruins was located in the southwest area of Holy City.


    This was an extremely vast piece of land. From ancient times until now, no one knew just how big it was.


    There was once a peerless expert who exhausted his entire life''s worth of time, yet was unable to completely explore it. In the end, he died in the depths of the Calamity Ruins.


    The depths of the Returning Ruins was the legendary forbidden area. Even peerless experts wouldn''t dare to rashly step foot there.


    Thus, the size of the Returning Ruins had always been a mystery.

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    The two of them held the map in their hands as they walked slowly in the direction indicated by the map.


    The map manual that Cang Yun bought was very thick, but the map recorded within was not that big. It only recorded a portion of the locations on the outskirts of the Ruins.


    As for the rest of the records, there were all kinds of spirit beasts, including savage, desolate, and even ancient spirit beasts.


    With this diagram book, the two of them would be able to familiarize themselves with every kind of spirit beast they could see, and learn their strength, habits, and weaknesses.


    This was extremely important. If one knew themselves and knew their opponents well, then it would be a lot easier to deal with the weakness of the spirit beasts in battle.


    Especially to Cang Yue, she did not have much combat experience, and it was very possible for various kinds of mistakes to occur during a battle. However, once she understood the habits of these spirit beasts, she could avoid danger at the minimum cost when an error occurred.


    Therefore, Cang Yun also told Cang Yue to remember these things carefully, and for this, Cang Yue also did her best.


    After travelling for half a day, the two of them finally arrived at the outer edge of the Returning Ruins.


    As far as the eye could see, it was a vast and desolate land. Even at the edge of the land, the two of them could still feel the ancient aura emanating from it.


    At the same time, Cang Yun also felt an extremely dense fluctuation of source energy. The concentration of source energy in the Guiyi Marquis''s body was even higher than that of the Holy City, but the source energy here was filled with a violent and tyrannical aura, which was not something an ordinary martial artist could absorb.


    Otherwise, this place would be an even better cultivation holy land than the holy city.


    "No wonder there are all kinds of powerful spirit beasts in the Returning Ruins.


    Cang Yun mumbled to himself. With such a dense source energy, it was not surprising that the spirit beasts were strong.


    Compared to human martial artists, spirit beasts could absorb violent source energy much more easily. But, the stronger the bloodline of spirit beasts, the faster their absorption speed would be. Therefore, in the Returning Ruins, the strength of the spiritual beasts of the Wilderness, the Great Desolate Spirit, and the Primordial Spirit Beast differed greatly.


    Standing on this piece of land, Cang Yun''s heart was filled with emotions. He didn''t know how long the Returning World had existed for, or how many secret treasures were born from ancient times, or how many geniuses were buried here ¡­


    And today, Cang Yun was going to use his own two feet to explore this land.


    After returning to the dust, Cang Yun did not stop. Instead, he quickened his pace and headed in the direction indicated by the map.


    "Returning to the Sea of Fire, where are we going?"


    Cang Yue followed in Cang Yun''s direction, and after comparing the maps, she guessed Cang Yun''s target.


    Cang Yun nodded.


    The Sea of Flames of the Returned Ruins was an extremely famous place within the dust. Legend has it that the skeleton of a Fire Dragon was buried deep within that land, and after a while, it became a sea of fire.


    It was a pity that it had already been extinct since ancient times, and no one had ever seen a real Fire Dragon in countless years. The Fire Dragon''s skeleton from the legends of the Returning to the Ruins of Fire was also one of the few places that had anything to do with Fire Dragons.


    However, legends were legends after all, and their authenticity had yet to be confirmed. For countless years, there had been many people who had ventured into the depths of the sea of flames to search for the skeleton of the Fire Dragon, hoping to obtain a great opportunity.


    However, in the end, without exception, everyone returned empty-handed. In fact, there were even many that died within the sea of flames. Over time, no one brought it up again.

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    Back to the Ruins of Fire, just as the name implied, this was a place where the fiery eye spread.


    This sea of fire was extremely wide, extending from the outer regions of the Land of Return to the deepest parts of the world. It was said that the heart of the fire dragon was at the very end of the sea of fire, but no one dared to set foot there.


    In this sea of fire, the majority of the spirit beasts that lived were fire-attribute spirit beasts. At the same time, there were also many fire-attribute heaven and earth treasures, so many fire-attribute martial practitioners were extremely fond of them.


    As for the Hollow God Fragment that was produced by the fire attribute spirit beast, naturally had the fire attribute as well.


    Cang Yun possessed a pure Yang body, and was an extension of his body of flames. Thus, the sea of flames that returned to the Ruins was the most suitable for him to train in, and if he were to encounter any fire-attributed treasures, they would be able to help him cultivate his pure Yang body.


    As for Cang Yue, there was no need to even mention the fact that she possessed the five elements, so the fire element naturally suited her as well.


    That was why Cang Yun had chosen this place as their trial ground.


    About four hours later, Cang Yun and Cang Li finally arrived at the sea of flames that was the Returning Ruins.


    As soon as he entered, he could clearly feel the temperature rapidly rising as a scorching heat rose involuntarily.


    From a distance, one could see numerous spiderweb-like cracks on the ground in front of them. Within these cracks, a wisp of flame rose.


    The flames continued to extend until they reached the end of his line of sight.


    However, both of them knew that the end was not the end of the sea of fire. It was just that they couldn''t see it with their eyesight.


    In this land of fire stood enormous and ancient trees. None of these trees had any leaves left, as if they were dead trees standing on the ground.


    Upon closer inspection, one could see that the branches of the trees were cracked and wisps of flames were flowing through them like magma.


    What was strange was that this kind of tree could not be burned!


    Furthermore, Cang Yun was able to acutely sense that these trees did not die. Instead, all of them had a vigorous life force that could be described as miraculous.


    "The Flaming Ironwood Tree is truly a miraculous object. In the boundless universe, there are many wonders!"


    Cang Yun looked at the ancient trees and sighed in admiration. The map he had bought had a description of this kind of fire and iron wood.


    However, its rank wasn''t too high. Because its trunk had been tempered by fire over the years, it had become extremely hard. It was a material used to refine fire-attribute weapons.


    On top of the Holy City mission, there was also a special mission to collect fire iron wood. A fire iron wood could be exchanged for a dragon tattoo.


    That was to say, the endless amount of Flaming Ironwood in front of him was like a pile of money that had been placed on the ground.


    However, this was not the case because the ironwood was extremely hard and hard to cut. Normally, it would take a lot of effort for a stage nine martial practitioner to cut one down. This way, very few people would do such a thing.


    After all, the efficiency of earning money was far inferior to that of hunting spirit beasts.


    Regarding this, Cang Yun naturally did not have such thoughts.


    "Let''s go and slowly search for spirit beasts."


    In the next moment, Cang Yun and Cang Yue slowly walked towards the sea of flames.


    This sea of fire was extremely large, so even though there were quite a few disciples from the Sacred City who had come here to gain experience, so far, Cang Yun and Yue Yang had not seen a single person.


    There were also very few spirit beasts around the edges of the sea of fire. Gradually, the two of them disappeared into the sea of fire.

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    As the wind whistled past their ears, the two of them continued to fly forward.


    There were many savage beasts in the Returning Ruins. However, this was only in comparison to its vast size. The real situation was to find a long distance in order to find one.


    Roughly four hours had passed as they sped along the way.


    Cang Yun and Cang Qing stopped in their tracks. Another savage Spiritual Beast appeared in their line of sight.


    This was the fifth savage Spiritual Beast that Cang Yun and Zhou Chen had encountered in the past four hours.


    However, because it was only the outer perimeter of the sea of fire, the savage Spiritual Beasts they encountered were all of low cultivation. They were all within the range of Rank 5 or Rank 6.


    For Cang Yun, whose strength had greatly increased, this had no effect on him.


    Thus, Cang Yun handed these spirit beasts over to Cang Yue to handle. Firstly, it was to enrich Cang Yue''s battle experience. Secondly, Cang Yun could observe the approximate strength of these Savage Spirit Beasts from their battle.


    This time, the one he met was a Rank 6 Savage Spirit Beast, Black Pine Tiger.


    A Rank 6 Desolate Spirit Beast was equivalent to the sixth layer of cultivation that humans had. It was neither high nor low, and was most suitable for Cang Yue to practice with now.


    Seeing this, Cang Yue did not hesitate at all.


    Taking a step forward, she stroked her zither with her bare hands.


    Clang!


    In an instant, the sound of the zither rang out. A sound wave that contained Origin Energy transformed into a sound arc and cut towards the black pine tiger at lightning speed.


    After going through the first few battles, Cang Yue''s attacks now contained a trace of sharpness and decisiveness.


    Bang!


    "Roar!"


    This attack ruthlessly struck onto the head of the Black Pine Tiger. With Cang Yue''s current eighth layer cultivation, it was simply too late for the Black Pine Tiger to react due to the disparity in cultivation.


    With a "peng" sound, the Black Pine Tiger''s enormous body flew backwards.


    Fresh blood splattered everywhere, and a bloody wound that was deep enough to see bone appeared on the Black Pine Tiger''s head.


    Ever since she awakened Clear Sound''s Exquisite Body, Cang Yue''s strength received a qualitative leap, and was completely comparable to those top geniuses. Adding on to that her cultivation had crushed them, so in a single strike, she dealt a heavy blow to Black Pine Tiger.


    However, when he saw this, Cang Yun frowned slightly, "Your attack was still off by three points. It is not decisive and accurate enough."


    Every time Cang Yun made a comment, he would point out the shortcomings for Cang Yue, hoping that the latter would be able to grow up the fastest.


    For battle techniques, Cang Yue''s comprehension ability was not weak, but she still lacked the determination to kill. For example, when she killed this Black Pine Tiger, Cang Yue clearly could have killed it with one strike, but in the end, she forcibly deviated several centimeters away from her weakness.


    This was related to Cang Yue''s personality, but Cang Yun still wanted to help his change. In a battle, there was no benevolence in saying that. Giving the opponent a chance, would only increase the danger for himself.


    Cang Yue nodded, and her gaze gradually became sharp.


    Clang!


    The zither music rose up again, and another arc was slashed out, understanding the Black Pine Tiger''s life.


    As the two of them continued forward, they encountered all sorts of savage spirit beasts along the way.


    "If your strength is insufficient, then the Conflagration Ape must focus on defense. Once you attack, you must increase your strength!"


    "Its speed is too slow. The red snake is known for its speed. I have to keep up with its speed in order to hit its weakness!"


    "¡­"


    Cang Yue was still on her journey, and Cang Yun was on the other side commenting and giving pointers.


    Gradually, the two of them went deeper and deeper into the sea of flames.


    And after no less than twenty battles, the current Cang Yue had undergone a tremendous change. From her body, one could clearly sense a sharp aura that caused one''s heart to palpitate.

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    Three days later.


    Clang!


    Bang!


    Returning to the sea of flames in the Ruins, Cang Yue killed another Savage Spirit Beast.


    Cang Yun nodded slightly. "You''ve made great progress in the past few days. Take a rest first. The area ahead is where the Rank 9 Berserker Spirit Beast roam. That is where the true training begins."


    After a few days of travelling, the two of them finally arrived at their destination.


    Rank 9 Desolate Spirit Beast was the most valuable experience within the dust. The Nihility God''s Fragment within a Rank 9 Desolate Spirit Beast was extremely important to every Secret Realm practitioner.


    Thus, the two of them rested for a while before they impatiently continued their journey.


    In the region of the Rank Nine Savage Spirit Beast.


    There were no obvious differences from before. The only difference was that as they continued onward, the temperature of the sea of flames became even hotter.


    In such an environment, if a person did not have the fire attribute in their body, it would be extremely troublesome. They would need to constantly use Origin Energy to protect themselves.


    Fortunately, both Cang Yun and Cang Yue did not have this problem.


    As he entered the area, he saw that it was still an endless forest of Fiery Gilt Steel Wood.


    Mysterious and boundless, admirable.


    The two of them slowed down their pace and cautiously walked forward. A Rank 9 Savage Spirit Beast was already an extremely powerful existence. It posed quite a threat to the two of them. Therefore, the two of them did not dare to be the slightest bit careless.


    Clatter!


    As he was walking, Cang Yun suddenly stopped, his expression turning serious.


    "What''s wrong?"


    Cang Yue was shocked, and asked in a low voice.


    "Killing intent!"


    Cang Yun replied in a low voice. With his rich combat experience, he could sense an instinctive sense of danger closing in on him. But as far as the eye could see, there were no suspicious movements.


    Cang Yun furrowed his brows as he circulated the pure Yang energy in his body. In an instant, two brilliant suns appeared in his eyes.


    With the assistance of the pure Yang energy, his sensitivity to fire energy instantly increased by dozens of times.


    In his field of vision, he finally saw a wild, hairy spirit beast squirming like a ball.


    It turned out that this Savage Spirit Beast had been moving forward through the crevices in the sea of fire on the ground. No wonder his eyesight couldn''t detect it at all.


    However, with the assistance of the pure Yang energy, Cang Yun was able to clearly capture it.


    This Savage Spirit Beast had a pair of pitch-black, round eyes and many tiny, fiery red tentacles growing from its entire body. It relied on these tentacles to easily crawl through the cracks.


    As it walked, corrosive magma-like liquid constantly dripped from its body. Wherever it went, tiny cracks would open up a wide path.


    Cang Yun''s entire body tensed. He had already recognized this savage spirit beast. It was the Thousand Feet Fire Silkworm that was recorded in the map manual.


    There were very detailed records in the map manual. The Thousand-legged Fire Silkworm was an extremely difficult savage spirit beast to deal with. It was good at hiding in cracks and launching sneak attacks, making it hard to guard against.


    Moreover, the hair on the Thousand Feet Fire Silkworm''s body was like a steel needle, and it contained a scorching corrosiveness. It could shoot out at high speed. As long as a warrior touched it, they would shed a layer of skin even if they didn''t die.


    This was the Thousand Feet Fire Silkworm''s most powerful move, especially when it shot out tens of thousands of arrows. It was almost impossible to dodge.


    Normally, when a challenger encountered the Thousand-Legged Fire Silkworm, they would take a detour in order to avoid a fatal blow.


    The only weakness of the Thousand-Legged Fire Silkworm was its speed. In order to deal with it, one first had to increase the distance between them and then launch a long-range attack.


    Fighting a Savage Spirit Beast that was covered in poison and protected by countless steel needles was practically suicide.


    "You step back first."


    After Cang Yun said this, when Cang Yue was far away, he clasped his hands together and fiercely smacked them down.


    The soul imprint instantly descended from the sky.


    BOOM!


    Earth and rocks flew everywhere. The sudden explosion caused the Thousand-legged Fire Silkworm to pause its movements for a moment.


    At this time, Cang Yun had already flown ten zhang away. His hands formed a seal in the air as one Soul Seal after another appeared.


    The Mental Energy in Cang Yun''s body quickly gathered and surged towards the simple and unadorned Soul Seal that was formed by the azure clouds. The eight soul imprints flashed with a dazzling light in the sky.


    During the previous month of training, not only had Cang Yun''s cultivation increased, but his mental strength had also improved by leaps and bounds. After all, his talent in mental strength far surpassed his talent in martial arts.


    Swish swish!


    Cang Yun flipped his hand and pressed forward. Eight rays of light streaked across the sky. With lightning speed, they struck the Thousand-legged Fire Silkworm!


    BOOM!


    Followed by a thunderous boom, the soul imprint exploded. The Thousand-legged Fire Silkworm let out a shrill shriek, then its body and liquid sputtered out into the air.


    The red blood splashed onto some of the fire-iron wood. With a muffled ''chi chi chi'' sound, holes appeared where the poison blood had touched.


    Cang Yun''s eyes were like an eagle''s as they stared at the Thousand-Legged Fire Silkworm the moment it was attacked. His hands formed a seal and smashed down.


    Bang!


    This palm strike contained an unparalleled source energy and violently surged downwards.


    The position where the handprint landed, on the other hand, was precisely the location where the Thousand Feet Fire Silkworm had suffered the most severe injuries.


    Puff!


    In an instant, blood splashed out again. This time, Cang Yun''s attack caused the Thousand Feet Fire Silkworm''s entire body to be badly mutilated.


    Cang Yun''s series of actions were completed in one go. He did not hesitate at all due to his combat experience. Thus, the speed at which he moved did not allow the Thousand-Legged Fire Silkworm any time to react. A series of attacks directly struck the silkworm senseless.


    However, in the next moment, the intense pain on its body made the Thousand-Legged Fire Silkworm explode with fury. It let out an earth-shattering screech as the skin and flesh of its body shrank, and the hair on its body shot out like arrows!


    After all, this was his only attack method. If he used it all at once, then in the future, it would lose its fighting strength.


    But this time, facing the threat of life and death, the Thousand-Legged Fire Silkworm didn''t have any scruples. It directly shot out all of its steel feathers, concentrated like rain.


    This was a truly indiscriminate attack!


    It was very easy for a challenger to die to the Thousand Feet Fire Silkworm, because there was no room for dodging.


    Cang Yun had already expected that the Thousand-Legged Fire Worm would fight back at all costs. He stomped on the ground and the ground under his feet exploded. Cang Yun''s body rushed towards the Thousand-Legged Fire Worm''s flank as if it was wrapped in a violent gust of wind.


    Sou sou sou!


    Countless steel needles grazed past Cang Yun''s body, but he was able to avoid them all.


    Cang Yun was located where the steel needles were the thinnest because this was where the Thousand-Legged Fire Worm''s wounds were located.


    Just now, Cang Yun''s attack had blown apart a large chunk of the Thousand-Legged Fire Silkworm''s flesh. The steel fur here had also been destroyed, and the remaining few pieces were also unable to be shot out because of the destruction of the flesh.


    This gave the Thousand-Legged Fire Silkworm the only flaw in its attack.


    This was something that Cang Yun had planned for a long time. Otherwise, Cang Yun would have had a hard time dealing with the death-blow from the Thousand-Legged Fire Silkworm.

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    Tshh Tshh!


    Within the sea of fire, the Thousand-Legged Fire Silkworm hissed. After all of the steel fur on its body shot out, he started to panic.


    Because when he had used his last attack, Cang Yun was actually completely unscathed. After that, it had almost no combat strength left.


    However, the Thousand-Legged Fire Silkworm did not just sit there and wait for death. The poisonous liquid began to simmer inside its body, wanting to shoot the poisonous liquid to kill the azure cloud. At this time, Cang Yun had already taken a step forward with his long sword in hand. His body turned into a ray of light and flew to the front of the Thousand Feet Fire Silkworm.


    Swish!


    The Blue Peak Sword emerged from its scabbard and issued a tiger''s roar and dragon''s roar. A ray of bright sword light penetrated the head of the Thousand-legged Fiery silkworm at an incredible speed.


    Before the Thousand Feet Fire Silkworm''s venom could shoot out, its head exploded from the immense source energy.


    The screeching Thousand-legged Fire Silkworm seemed as if it had been strangled by the neck as its voice abruptly stopped.


    Its body spasmed a few times before crashing to the ground.


    Cang Yun''s entire attack was done in one go, not giving the Thousand-Legged Fire Silkworm any time to breathe.


    Seeing that the Thousand-Legged Fire Silkworm was dead, Cang Yun''s tensed heart rose with excitement.


    This was because this fire silkworm was a Rank 9 Savage Spirit Beast. There was a high chance that it contained the Nihility God''s Fragment.


    Thinking to here, Cang Yun started to recall the information of collection of Nihility God''s Fragment from the ''True Dragon Ruling the Heaven Art''.


    Every cultivation method had its own methods to collect the Nihility God''s fragment. According to the method, there would be some changes in the speed at which the Nihility God''s fragment was absorbed. Moreover, different cultivation methods required different Nihility God Stage techniques.


    There were strong ones, weak ones, and the weak ones. It was much easier to condense them, as one might be able to successfully condense a few Rank 9 Savage Spirit Beasts. As for the strong ones, it was much more complicated to condense them.


    As for Cang Yun''s'' True Dragon Sky Controlling Art '', it was an extremely high quality cultivation technique, so the Nihility God Stage he condensed was naturally extraordinary, and the amount of work he needed would increase.


    The first step of condensing a Nihility God Stage was to condense a special kind of illusionary seal from the corpse of a savage Spiritual Beast.


    Under normal circumstances, once a savage spirit beast was killed, its essence and the Nihility God''s fragments would slowly disappear from this world.


    However, once a martial artist formed a virtual seal, they could use the power of the world''s Laws to temporarily seal away the Nihility God''s fragment and then refine it, turning it into their own Nihility God''s strength.


    This was a type of world law, but the target of this law was only the savage spirit beast that was killed by the martial artist himself. In other words, if someone killed a savage spirit beast, it wouldn''t be able to cause a resonance with the world''s rules, and would thus be unable to extract the Nihility God''s fragment.


    With the help of a virtual seal, he could extract the Nihility God''s fragment from the Savage Spirit Beast''s body and form it into a ball of light. The ball of light contained the pure power of the Nihility God, which could be successfully absorbed by the warrior.


    However, depending on the strength of the savage beasts, the Void God''s power obtained would naturally be quite different.


    There were some Rank 9 Desolate Spirit Beasts that had just advanced to Rank 9. They did not have much Nihility God Fragments in their bodies, so naturally, the Nihility God Force that they could extract was very little.


    Some of them had already been at the ninth stage for a long time, and were even about to advance to the Void Spirit Beast.


    However, a Savage Spirit Beast with a lot of Nihility God''s fragments would have a stronger Nihility God''s power and would be much stronger than an ordinary ninth grade Savage Spirit Beast. It would be difficult for an ordinary person to kill it.


    Therefore, if a martial artist wanted to condense a Nihility God, then there was a need to choose.


    Everyone naturally wanted to condense a stronger Nihility God, but condensing a Nihility God like that required an extremely large amount of Nihility God fragments. It was extremely difficult for ordinary people to do so.


    Furthermore, there was another point. To condense a powerful Nihility God''s soul did not just require enough of the Nihility God''s soul fragments. Quality was also the key, and if the Nihility God''s soul fragments were not good enough, it could not be formed.


    As for the quality, it was inextricably linked to the grade of the spirit beast. The Nihility God''s Fragment of a Rank 9 Desolate Spirit Beast was the most inferior and could be condensed into an ordinary Nihility God; the Nihility God''s Fragment of a Rank 9 Ancient Spirit Beast would be able to form a stronger Nihility God if the quality was slightly better. Only the final archaic spirit beast would be able to form an extremely powerful Nihility God.


    However, everyone knew that the higher the grade of the spirit beast, the stronger it was. It wasn''t something an ordinary person could fight against, and the number of existences such as the ancient spirit beasts were extremely limited as well.


    As a result, using an ancient beast to form a Nihility God was even more difficult.


    In regards to this, Cang Yun did not think too much, his goal was naturally to condense the Nihility God Stage required by the ''True Dragon Ruling the Heavens Art'', because only this kind of Nihility God could match his own cultivation technique, and its power was also much greater, so no matter how difficult it was, he had to complete it, and was too lazy to think about it.


    Cang Yun closed his eyes in front of the Thousand Feet Fire Silkworm''s corpse for a while and then, according to the description of the technique, his hands formed a seal.


    Weng! *


    In the next moment, under the guidance of the laws of the world, the Nihility God shards in the Thousand-Legged Fire Silkworm surged like a tide towards the seal formed by the azure cloud.


    Wuu!


    The energy vibrated violently in the air before finally forming a palm-sized ball of light.


    This ball of light emitted a dazzling fiery red light. It was obvious that it was not of poor quality. With a thought from Cang Yun, the ball of light turned into a streak of light and entered his body.


    "Whiz!"


    As the ball of light entered Cang Yun''s limbs and bones, an indescribable feeling of relaxation spread throughout his entire body.


    All the pores on Cang Yun''s body expanded, his flesh and soul seemed to be undergoing a process of ascension.


    "Is this the process of condensing a Nihility God ¡­"


    Cang Yun felt an inexplicable sense of elation. Every inch of his flesh, bones, and even his soul, were being nourished by the power of the Nihility God and were quietly undergoing a transformation.


    A strong life force slowly rose from within Cang Yun''s body.


    It took more than ten breaths of time before the void was completely absorbed by the blue cloud. Only then did he open his eyes.


    So comfortable!


    Cang Yun couldn''t help but exclaim in admiration. At the same time, after he felt the boundless power within his body, he finally understood why a martial artist at the ninth level of Hidden Concealment would need to divide their strength based on the condensing of a Nihility God.


    There was a huge difference between the two of them because there was a Nihility God.


    The power brought by the Nihility God''s cleansing of the body was far beyond the realm of the Hidden Realm. It was already not on the same level of strength.


    The current him was at least twice as strong as before! And this was only the beginning. It was hard to imagine, if he completely formed the Nihility God, what kind of level would his strength reach?


    At that time, I might even have the qualifications to fight against the ordinary Void God Mirror, right?


    Cang Yun thought to himself as his heart began to become excited.

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    After absorbing the Nihility God''s fragment, Cang Yun stood up. His eyes were still fixed on the corpse of the silkworm.


    Naturally, the most precious thing in this Thousand-Legged Fire Silkworm was the Nihility God''s fragment. However, the blood essence in its body couldn''t be ignored because the mission required the blood essence of these Spiritual Beasts.


    The essence blood of a savage spirit beast contained a powerful force that could be used to refine pills. It was extremely beneficial to a martial practitioner.


    The next moment, Cang Yun went straight to the corpse of the Thousand Feet Fire Silkworm. He used a long sword to extract the blood essence from within the body of the Thousand Feet Fire Silkworm.


    The blood essence was stored in a small porcelain bottle that was specially prepared. There was only a small half bottle inside, which was completely incomparable to the enormous body of the Thousand-Legged Fire Silkworm.


    However, Cang Yun knew that this small half bottle of blood essence was the true essence of the Thousand-Legged Fire Silkworm. Its value was much greater than the entire corpse of the Thousand-Legged Fire Silkworm.


    This small bottle of blood essence could be exchanged for a hundred Dragon Marks.


    Hm?


    Just as Cang Yun closed the bottle and was about to put it away in his storage ring, he suddenly felt a numbing sensation on his shoulder. Then, a small head popped out from his sleeve.


    Sisi!


    The thin and long tongue dangled in the air. A pair of large, spirited eyes stared at the blood essence bottle in Cang Yun''s hands with a pleading expression.


    "Little White, you want this bottle of blood essence?"


    Cang Yun was naturally familiar with this little fellow that had suddenly appeared. It was his spiritual pet, Xiao Bai.


    Back then, Little White absorbed too much energy and fell asleep inside his body. Only now did it finally awaken.


    From the mental connection, Cang Yun could also feel that Xiao Bai had awakened at this time because of the bottle of Savage Spirit Beast blood essence that he had just collected.


    Hiss hiss!


    The little white snake''s tongue flicked in and out as its little head impatiently nodded. It was quite human-like.


    At this point, Cang Yun had confirmed his guess.


    "If you want it, I''ll give it to you."


    Cang Yun smiled and affectionately rubbed Little White''s head. Then he opened the bottle again and placed it in front of Little White.


    Cang Yun had also heard that some spirit beasts could grow quickly by consuming the flesh and blood of other spirit beasts. This was most likely the case for Little White.


    Hiss hiss!


    Seeing this, Little White let out a joyful screech. Then, its tiny body actually drilled into the bottle. In less than a breath''s time, it had completely devoured all the essence blood from the Thousand Feet Fire Silkworm.


    After that, he reluctantly crawled out of the bottle and onto Cang Yun''s shoulder.


    "Little fellow, your body isn''t big, but your appetite isn''t small at all."


    Cang Yun scolded with a smile. It was obvious that the little fellow had not eaten its fill from the emotions conveyed by Xiao Bai.


    This was the blood essence of a Rank 9 Savage Spirit Beast. Although it was only half a bottle, the power contained within it was extremely strong. Normal Spirit Beasts would not have such a huge appetite if they consumed it.


    Hiss hiss!


    Little White happily responded. After having this bottle of blood essence, Cang Yun could clearly feel that Little White''s feelings for him had deepened.


    The feelings of a Spiritual Beast were that simple. If you treat it well, it will never abandon you. This point was much more reliable than a human''s feelings. Therefore, there were many experts who were extremely keen on rearing their soul pets.


    "So this is Lil ''White. It''s so cute."


    At this moment, Cang Yue also walked over, her beautiful eyes looking at Little White with an expression of tender affection.


    Such a quick-witted fellow was indeed someone to be loved.

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    "It''s this little guy."


    Facing Cang Yue''s question, Cang Yun nodded and smiled as he replied.


    Since Little White was born, he had not seen the rest of the people. Only some extremely close ones were mentioned by Cang Yun, so naturally, Cang Yue was among them.


    "Lil ''White, can I touch it?"


    Cang Yue expectantly looked at Little White. Judging from Little White''s human-like actions just now, Cang Yue believed that it could understand what was going on.


    Sure enough, after Little White heard this, it flicked its tongue and kept shaking its head. As it moved, its body even leaned behind Cang Yun, looking like it couldn''t do it.


    "This kid still likes to be born."


    Cang Yun laughed.


    However, Cang Yue clearly did not have any intention of giving up. With her beautiful eyes, she took out a few porcelain bottles from her storage ring and seduced them: "I have something delicious here, touch it and I''ll give it to you."


    The current Cang Yue no longer had her usual tranquil temperament. She was like a little girl, brimming with curiosity and cuteness.


    Hiss hiss!


    Facing Cang Yue''s temptation, Little White shifted its body a little. It seemed to be eager, but it was also a little afraid.


    In the end, the little head slightly turned, and her spirited eyes looked towards Cang Yun, revealing a human-like questioning expression.


    "If you want it, then take it. However, if you take it, then let her touch it."


    Cang Yun faintly smiled. Although Xiao Bai was smart, it did not have a complicated temperament. It was like a two or three year old child.


    Hiss!


    After receiving the answer, the thirst in Little White''s heart finally overcame its fear. With a sou sound, it scuttled into Cang Yue''s embrace, and in a few breaths time, it completely absorbed all of the essence blood in the porcelain bottles.


    "So cute."


    As for Cang Yue, she touched Little White''s head as she got what she wanted.


    In the next moment, Cang Yue took out all of the porcelain bottles of blood essence from her storage ring.


    "If you want to eat, then eat until you''re full. In the future, you have to remember me."


    This blood essence was obtained after Cang Yue killed the Savage Spirit Beast. Although it was not as good as the bottle of Cang Yun, it was more than enough to fill Xiao Bai''s stomach.


    Little White did not hold back and directly absorbed all the blood essence in the porcelain bottles before returning to Cang Yun''s shoulder in satisfaction. It even gave Cang Yue a friendly look. It was obvious that this little fellow remembered their kindness.


    "Alright, let''s continue on our way."


    Cang Yun smiled slightly, and then, together with Cang Yue, continued towards the front of the sea of flames.


    After walking for another hour, the two of them were still unable to find any traces of the Savage Spirit Beast. The Land of Returning to the Ruins was simply too big, and in such a dangerous environment, the two of them didn''t dare to move unguarded.


    Previously, the Thousand Feet Fire Silkworm had warned them. If not for the fact that Cang Yun had a lot of battle experience and sensed the danger, the two of them might have been ambushed.


    Bang!


    But at this moment, the sound of a battle suddenly reached their ears. The two of them looked at each other and stopped in their tracks.


    "Let''s go take a look."


    After pondering for a moment, Cang Yun made his decision. Ever since they came to the Returning Ruins, they had yet to meet any trial challengers. Cang Yun was also a little curious.


    Cang Yue nodded slightly, expressing her agreement. Thus, the two of them walked shoulder to shoulder in the direction of the sounds of battle.


    A moment later, Cang Yun and Cang Li arrived above a basin that was surrounded by flaming ironwood.


    Looking down from above, there was a young man and a young girl fighting against a savage spirit beast.


    Cang Yun also recognized this Spiritual Beast. It was called the Flaming Lion. It was a powerful existence among the many savage Spiritual Beasts. It was extremely difficult to deal with when it combined its strength and speed.


    Most importantly, the Fire Lion didn''t have a obvious weakness. In a battle, it could only rely on its strong strength to fight head on.


    The pair of youth and young girl were not weak, but they were unable to defeat the fire lion in a short period of time. Sometimes, they would even make a few mistakes and were surrounded by dangers.


    "It should be a trial taker from Holy City ¡­"


    Cang Yun mumbled to himself. Almost all the disciples that came to the Returning Ruins City were from Holy City. It was impossible for them to travel so far within the other Cyan Plains. Furthermore, most of them didn''t have the strength to come here.


    Cang Yun stood there watching, but he had no intention of going over. He could see that the two sides were at a stalemate with the Fire Lion, and the outcome wouldn''t be too fast. If he went over now, the other side would only be suspicious.


    After all, even though all of them were disciples of the Holy City, it was still quite a common occurrence for them to commit murder and plunder. Cang Yun did not have such a vicious heart, but he also did not want others to misunderstand him.


    The reason he did not choose to leave was because he wanted to see. If two young men and women were defeated, he could help them. After all, they were both disciples of Holy City.


    At this time, the young boy and the young girl in the middle of the battle also noticed the two people from Blue Cloud.


    The youth''s expression was dark, and a cold light flickered in his eyes. He shouted to Cang Yun, "If you know what''s good for you, hurry up and scram. Otherwise, you have to bear the consequences yourself!"


    Cang Yun frowned slightly. He had already stood so far away and his attitude was quite infuriating.


    "Humph, they are just as useless as donkeys. It''s fine if we leave, but it doesn''t matter if they live or die." Cang Yue''s expression was faint with anger, and said with some anger. Although Cang Yun hadn''t said it, she knew what he was thinking. Now that he had been rewarded for his good intentions, it was simply unbearable for her.


    However, Cang Yun shook his head and said with a faint smile, "If he were to leave, it would be hard to get rid of his anger. Let''s just watch from here."


    Cang Yun was not a saint. When others scolded her, he would naturally get angry, but the method he chose was different from others. Just like in the current situation, he would not add insult to injury, but would still endure and leave.


    As long as he stood here, he would more or less be able to control his tone.


    "You''re looking to die? Do you really think I don''t dare to kill you?"


    Seeing that Cang Yun and Qing Shi had not left, the youth got even more angry from embarrassment.


    "Lu Feng, don''t cause trouble. Others might only have good intentions. They didn''t come to the battlefield."


    The young girl finally could not hold it in any longer and lightly scolded the youth with a frown.


    In the eyes of the girl, regardless of what the two of them were thinking, Lu Feng''s actions were too idiotic. If they angered the two of them, the consequences would be hard to imagine.


    After all, it was very difficult for them to deal with this Fire Lion in front of them. As long as the Blue Cloud duo caused any trouble, it would only add fuel to the fire.


    "Humph, you two scoundrels, after we take care of this beast, we must teach them a lesson."


    Faced with the young lady''s scolding, Lu Feng finally stopped scolding Cang Yun. However, the anger in his heart was burning even more fiercely, because in his opinion, the reason why the young lady scolded him was entirely because of Cang Yun and his companion.


    Cang Yun also heard the words of the young lady. He nodded slightly and had quite a good impression of her.


    Time passed, minute by minute, under such atmosphere.


    After about two incense sticks of time, the battle was finally nearing its end.

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    "AHH!"


    In the battlefield, the girl suddenly let out a scream.


    It turned out that during the long battle, the young girl accidentally split her attention and was caught by the Fire Lion. With a leap, she was about to slap the young girl under her claws.


    At this critical moment, the teenager named Lu Feng was also scared silly. He did not even have the time to react and immediately went to rescue them. Instead, he was stunned on the spot.


    The young girl was about to be hit by the giant claw of the fire lion.


    Cang Yun let out a soft sigh. He took out his Cyan Peak Sword and his body turned into an afterimage as he instantly rushed into the battlefield.


    The sword qi swept out and the azure cloud appeared, causing the Origin Energy on the battlefield to fluctuate violently.


    When the young girl saw Cang Yun, the fear on her face instantly turned into excitement, as though she was a drowning man that was grasping at straws to save his life.


    "Save ¡­!"


    However, before she could finish his sentence, Cang Yun had already rushed forward like a violent gust of wind. His tall figure blocked the fire lion''s sharp claws.


    Clang!


    After blocking the fire lion''s attack, the Azure Cloud Sword''s momentum changed as it thrust out. Its target was naturally the fire lion''s eyeglasses, because that was the only weakness of the fire lion.


    The fire lion also didn''t seem to expect that the weak human in front of it would dare to rush over. He reflexively closed his eyes.


    At the same time, the Fire Lion''s claws suddenly slashed through the air. Its sharp claws slashed towards Cang Yun''s body.


    As for Cang Yun, he did not stop. From afar, he looked like he was pouncing towards a lion claw.


    "Be careful!"


    The young girl not far away cried out in fear. The Fire Lion''s strongest attack method was its sharp claws. In a battle, the wisest thing to do was to avoid its sharp claws. However, Cang Yun was now foolishly sending it up.


    The girl subconsciously thought about Cang Yun who was going to be smacked to death next, and her heart skipped a beat.


    In the time it took for a spark to fly off of a piece of flint, Cang Yun''s hands were quick. He displayed his movement technique and his body abruptly spun in the air, barely dodging the fire lion''s sharp claws.


    Puff!


    Roar!


    In that instant, blood splashed everywhere. Accompanying the Fire Lion''s mournful roar, a beam of blood shot out from the Fire Lion''s thigh.


    Cang Yun''s Blue Peak Sword left a bone-deep wound on the Fire Lion''s thigh.


    The fire lion suddenly opened its eyes. Its eyes were filled with killing intent.


    However, at this time, Cang Yun''s Cyan Peak Sword had once again appeared in front of the Fire Lion''s eyes.


    Puff!


    With a muffled sound, the flame lion didn''t even have time to react before the Cyan Peak Sword pierced into the flame lion''s right eye.


    Cang Yun''s series of attacks were all executed in an instant. It was as if he had been rehearsed countless times, and the accuracy was outrageous to the point where one''s hair was standing on end.


    "Roar!"


    The fire lion let out an incomparably sad and shrill cry, its voice piercing right through his ears.


    Having lost its right eye, the Fire Lion had temporarily become blind. It was like a blind person as it crazily scurried around. The surrounding mountains were even caved in from its impact.


    Cang Yun waited in the distance, and after five breaths, he finally found an opportunity. With a flash, he appeared in front of the fire lion, and stabbed his sword into its gaping maw.


    "Woo woo ¡­"


    The fire lion screamed again.


    Cang Yun pulled out his Cyan Peak Sword, bringing forth a large amount of blood. The Fire Lion twitched for a while, and then, its huge body fell to the ground with a loud bang.


    From beginning to end, the fire lion wasn''t even able to resist. Three sword strikes had taken its life!

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    "The Wilderness Blazing Lion is dead?"


    In the battlefield, the young girl looked at the body of the fire lion in front of her for a long time before she regained her senses. Her cute face revealed an expression of surprise.


    "Isn''t it very obvious?" Cang Yun kept his Blue Peak Sword and smiled.


    "Ah ¡­" The young girl looked at Cang Yun. The latter had a gentle smile on her resolute face, like a stone thrown into a lake, causing her heart to feel an inexplicable wave.


    "I... My meaning is that you actually killed this Fire Lion so easily. " After a moment, the young girl shyly lowered her head. Her face was burning as she stuttered to explain.


    "It''s not easy either. The main thing is that you used up a lot of the Fire Lion''s physical strength previously, which is why I was able to get it." Cang Yun waved his hand, not paying much attention to the change in the young girl''s expression.


    "You also know that we had consumed the lion''s physical strength in advance. Hmph, you fellow who harbors malicious intentions. Just now, you were eyeing us covetously, all for the sake of your current fame and fortune, right?" At this moment, a voice from the side suddenly sounded.


    Cang Yun looked over and saw that the person who spoke was the girl''s companion, the young man called Lu Feng.


    At this moment, Lu Feng''s eyes were fixed on Cang Yun. His eyes were filled with rage and jealousy. He had been pursuing the girl in front of him for a long time and had long regarded her as his mistress.


    "Lu Feng, what nonsense are you spouting? It was this senior that saved us, how can you say that!" Before Cang Yun could reply, the girl couldn''t help but speak up for him.


    Seeing this, Cang Yun''s tightly knitted eyebrows finally relaxed a little. However, Lu Feng''s expression became even more unsightly.


    "Save us? If they hadn''t been standing by the side and disturbed our minds, how could you have been nearly hurt by the Fire Lion? " Lu Feng''s face was dark as he pushed all the blame onto Cang Yun.


    "You ¡­" The girl was instantly angered and she looked at Lu Feng in disappointment. Finally, she gave an apologetic look to Cang Yun.


    "No problem, since the matter has been resolved, we will leave now." Cang Yun smiled. He had already seen too many narrow-minded people like Lu Feng and was too lazy to bother about them.


    After he finished speaking, Cang Yun was ready to leave.


    "Go?" Do you think you can go so easily? " However, Lu Feng''s figure flashed and blocked Cang Yun''s path.


    Cang Yun''s expression darkened, "What is it?"


    "Why?" Lu Feng laughed coldly, "Have you forgotten that I told you before that if you didn''t leave now, you have to bear the consequences! If I let you leave so easily, wouldn''t I be breaking my promise? "


    "You want to make a move? You think you''re my match? " Cang Yun asked indifferently.


    "Of course I''m not your opponent." Lu Feng nodded. He could tell from the fact that Cang Yun was much stronger than him when he dealt with the Fire Lion.


    "I am not your opponent, but there will always be someone who can take care of you. When I was fighting with the fire lions earlier, I had already used a sound transmission jade slip to inform a nearby senior brother. Based on my calculations, he should be here soon."


    Sou sou ~!


    Just as Lu Feng finished speaking, a sound of something tearing through the air came from afar.


    Everyone looked over. It was a tall and sturdy young man. He had a rough face and sharp eyes that gave off a sinister aura.


    This person flew over, his body was like a goose, fast and nimble, displaying his extraordinary movement technique.


    In just a few breaths, he had arrived in front of everyone.


    "Lu Feng, what''s going on? Has the Fire Lion been dealt with?" The person stopped in front of Lu Feng, and his voice sounded rough, as if he did not match his age.


    "Senior Martial Brother Fan, you''ve come. The Fire Lion has been dealt with, but you''ve encountered some other problems." Lu Feng lowered his head and laughed along with him. In front of this Senior Martial Brother Fan, he was like a obedient dog.


    "Oh, trouble?" Senior Martial Brother Fan seemed to be thinking about something, then turned to look at Cang Yun with a measuring gaze.


    Cang Yun frowned slightly. Such a gaze made him feel extremely displeased.


    "That''s him. When Junior Apprentice Sister Xiaoyu and I were fighting the fire lions, this fellow had ill intentions, causing me and Junior Apprentice Sister to be distracted. Junior Apprentice Sister Xiaoyu was even almost injured by the fire lions." Lu Feng pointed at Cang Yun and hurriedly explained to Senior Martial Brother Fan.


    "Oh, is there such a thing? Xiao Yu almost got hurt. Senior Martial Brother Fan''s gaze turned cold. From his expression, it could be seen that he was very concerned about this girl called Xiao Yu.


    "Senior brother Fan, it''s not like that. This senior brother here is trying to save me ¡­" Xiao Yu explained, but before she finished, Lu Feng interrupted her.


    "Junior sister Xiao Yu, don''t explain things to him. If it wasn''t for him, with our strength, how could a mere Fire Lion not be able to handle him? How come it almost hurt you?" Lu Feng said.


    "You ¡­"


    "Okay, I understand. No matter what, it''s because of your existence that they were distracted. How do you think we should settle this debt?" Senior Martial Brother Fan stopped Xiao Yu as he coldly looked at Cang Yun and questioned him.


    "You want to settle scores with me? Are you sure you understand the situation? " Cang Yun calmly asked.


    "Quite sure."


    Senior Martial Brother Fan nodded. Actually, he had already seen through Lu Feng''s intentions. He understood Lu Feng''s personality very well, but things would definitely not go as the latter said. However, this was not the main point. The main point was that since he was already here, he must reap some rewards. Otherwise, it would not be a waste of his time, would it?


    "Then what do you think we should do?" Cang Yun said indifferently. At this moment, Cang Yue had also walked behind him.


    When Senior Brother Fan and Lu Feng saw this, they immediately revealed looks of amazement. Compared to Xiao Yu, Cang Yue''s temperament was clearly much more beautiful.


    Then, he said: "So there''s a beauty to accompany me. Since that''s the case, I don''t think I should make it too difficult for you, since Junior Sister Xiao Yu is a girl that''s training by herself and needs a companion, why don''t you discuss it with your Junior Sister and have her stay behind as my Junior Sister Xiao Yu''s companion?"


    "Rest assured, once the trial is over, I can guarantee that this Junior Sister will return to Holy City in one piece."


    Senior Martial Brother Fan''s rough face revealed a faint smile. A woman as beautiful as Cang Yue was extremely rare in the Sacred City, which immediately aroused his strong desire for possession. For this, even if she had to expose some of her shamelessness in front of Junior Sister Xiao Yu, he wouldn''t hesitate.


    "What do you think?"


    "Senior-apprentice Brother Fan, you ¡­" Xiao Yu was furious. She wasn''t stupid, so she could naturally see through Senior Martial Brother Fan''s intentions. This was the first time she had seen the latter act in such a way. Her little heart was immediately filled with anger and disappointment.


    She, Lu Feng, and Senior Martial Brother Fan all came from the same faction and entered Holy City. The innocent her originally thought that she could rely on her senior brother, but now their actions made her feel a deep sense of disappointment.


    "Xiao Yu, you don''t need to say so much. Senior Martial Brother Fan naturally has my reasons for doing this. I''m doing this for your own good, and I hope there''s a sister who can accompany you." Xiao Yu''s expression did not waver Senior Martial Brother Fan''s heart. The latter gave a few simple explanations, then perfunctory explanations.


    As for Lu Feng, he had been sneering at Cang Yun the entire time.


    "Accompany me, hur hur ¡­" At the same time, she was also deeply apologetic to Cang Yun, "You should know what''s on your mind. If you insist on doing so, I will leave, and leave immediately."


    Xiao Yu''s tone was resolute. She wanted to use such threatening words to get Cang Yun out of his predicament. Of course, this was only what she felt was a predicament.


    Hearing this, Senior Martial Brother Fan''s expression immediately became gloomy. "If you want to leave, you have to think carefully. This is the Returning Stone Domain. Can you walk out by yourself?"


    "If you can''t leave, you have to. Even if it means your death, I''m not willing to be like all of you, a group of vile villains who repay kindness with enmity!" Xiao Yu said resolutely.


    "Xiao Yu, Senior-apprentice Brother Fan is doing this for your own good. You''re acting too impulsively, you''re simply too insensible." At the edge of Senior Martial Brother Fan''s rage that was about to burst, Lu Feng stood up.


    "Senior brother Fan, you can take care of what happened over there. I''ll take care of Xiaoyu, I definitely won''t let her do anything stupid."


    Lu Feng''s words seemed very gentle, but the meaning behind them was clear to everyone present.


    Xiao Yu looked at Lu Feng. The disappointed look in his eyes had turned into a deep disgust.


    Senior Martial Brother Fan gave Lu Feng an appreciative look before turning back to the two, "Have you considered it clearly? I don''t have much time. If you continue wasting it, you might have to pay some other price."


    "I have." Cang Yun nodded his head. Actually, he could have given the answer a long time ago. The reason he had waited so long was because he wanted to understand the nature of these three people.


    And now, he had obtained his answer.


    "So you agree?" Senior Martial Brother Fan laughed, his smile was filled with arrogance and deep contempt for Cang Yun.


    "Let''s agree on half." Cang Yun laughed faintly.


    "Half?" Senior Martial Brother Fan was somewhat puzzled.


    "Half of it means that why don''t we have a fight. If I lose, I''ll agree to your conditions. If you lose, you have to agree to one of my conditions." Cang Yun explained with a smile.


    "Fight?" Senior Martial Brother Fan was slightly startled, then began to fiendishly laugh. "So you''re saying that you can uphold justice for this Junior Martial Sister?"


    Cang Yun did not say anything as he turned his head to look at Cang Yue. The latter replied without hesitation, "His decision is my decision."


    "Not a bad suggestion, I agree."


    With regards to his own strength, Senior Martial Brother Fan had absolute confidence in himself. Moreover, if he wasn''t Cang Yun''s match, then the condition he put forward before would simply be a joke, so he had no reason to refuse.


    "Satisfying." Cang Yun praised, his smile became even wider, "Then let me tell you my condition first. If I win, I want her."


    As he spoke, Cang Yun cast his gaze towards Xiao Yu, who was standing beside Lu Feng with a look of despair on his face.


    "She?"


    "Me?"


    Hearing this, everyone including Xiao Yu was shocked.


    Cang Yun smiled and nodded, "That''s right, it''s her. If I win, as long as she agrees, he can follow us. You can''t stop her, what do you think?"

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    "You want her?"


    Shixiong Fan''s eyes narrowed as he fell into deep thought. He didn''t quite understand the reason behind Cang Yun''s actions.


    However, he did not ponder over it for too long, and came to a decision. He was confident that he could defeat Cang Yun, so no matter what the other party asked for, he did not need to worry.


    "Alright, I agree."


    "Very good, then make your move."


    Cang Yun had a faint smile on his face as he sheathed his Cyan Peak Sword and waved at Senior Martial Brother Fan.


    "Withdraw your sword? You don''t use a weapon? "


    Senior Martial Brother Fan''s pupils contracted. Cang Yun''s contemptuous actions instantly ignited his eyes with surging fury.


    Xiao Yu also stared with wide eyes. She was just about to speak out a reminder when Cang Yun said with a faint smile, "I don''t think we''ll need it to deal with you."


    "Good, good, good. You think that I, Fan Daoping, was ranked 830 in the Mortal Ranking Tournament last year? No one has ever dared to ignore me like this. You''re the first, this is very good!" Fan Daoping''s eyes were narrowed, his entire body brimming with killing intent.


    Swish!


    The next moment, Fan Daoping made his move. His figure leapt into the air, and like a fierce tiger, he cleaved down brazenly with the saber in his hand.


    The path of the blade was unstoppable!


    From this move, it could be seen that Fan Daoping''s blade cultivation was truly extraordinary. It was normal for him to rank at the top 800 rankings of the Mortal Ranking Tournament.


    However, in Cang Yun''s eyes, this blade was ordinary. It had more than enough strength, but its speed was too slow.


    The moment the blade fell, Cang Yun slowly moved to the side. Although his movements looked slow, as if he was strolling leisurely, he dodged the blade by just a hair''s breadth.


    Bang!


    The huge blade grazed past Cang Yun''s body, and landed on the ground. The huge sword light directly cut the ground, creating a crack.


    Hm?


    Fan Daoping was slightly alarmed by the missed blow, but his battle experience was not bad either. He immediately reacted, his blade sweeping through the enemy with a single slash, using attack as defense, forcing Cang Yun to dodge once more.


    Shua shua shua!


    Since he was the first to speak, Fan Daoping was the first to give in. With the advantage of his weapon, he swung the saber in his hand with all his might. He was in a position where he was ready to throw his life on the line.


    This method was very smart. After all, they had the advantage of weapons. If both sides clashed, the one at a disadvantage would naturally be Cang Yun. However, in such a situation, the difference in strength between the two sides would only be about the same. If the difference in strength was too great, then there wouldn''t be any advantage.


    Cang Yun had once defeated a man who was ranked 600th in the Mortal Ranking Tournament with a single sword strike, but compared to him, the Fan Daoping in front of him was extremely weak. Even without using his sword, he could easily defeat him.


    Swoosh!


    However, the next moment, Cang Yun''s figure suddenly disappeared like a ghost. There was no sign or trace of him.


    Fan Daoping''s blade slashed the air, causing him to stare in shock.


    "Be careful, behind you!" Suddenly, Lu Feng''s voice sounded.


    Fan Daoping woke with a start, and when he turned around, his pupils violently contracted.


    In Fan Daoping''s eyes, the finger blade grew larger and larger, until it struck his chest at a speed that he couldn''t even react to.


    Bang!


    A powerful force directly struck Fan Daoping''s chest, causing him to be pushed back more than ten steps. Then, unable to hold back any longer, a mouthful of blood spurted out from his mouth.


    "Do we still need to fight?" Cang Yun appeared in the same spot as Fan Daoping, with the same faint smile still on his face.


    Cang Yun hadn''t used too much strength in that sword attack. Otherwise, Fan Daoping wouldn''t have only suffered some minor injuries. He believed that the latter should also have understood this point.


    Hearing this, Fan Daoping''s face grew unsettled. He remained silent for a long time, but in the end, he had no choice but to accept the reality before him.


    "I''ve lost."


    Fan Daoping seemed to have expended all his energy as he sat on the floor. He had always loved to fight, so he could naturally tell that the gap between him and Cang Yun was simply too great. If he continued to fight, he would only lose and there would only be a second outcome.


    However, there was one thing that he could not understand, and that was that with Cang Yun''s strength, how could he have no reputation in the Sacred City? At least, in his three years in the Sacred City, Fan Daoping had never met someone like this.


    "With your strength, how could you not be famous in Holy City? How long have you been in Holy City?" In the end, Fan Daoping couldn''t help but ask his own question.


    Cang Yun smiled, "This year''s new batch of new disciples entering Holy City can be considered one of the newcomers."


    "Newbie?" Lu Feng pondered for a moment and then shouted, "You''re lying, this is impossible. I''m also this year''s new batch. I''ve seen all the top talents in the selection before, so it''s impossible for you to be here!"


    It turned out that Lu Feng and Xiao Yu were also newcomers in this year''s batch, hence they directly rejected Cang Yun''s words.


    "That''s right. I also went back to take a look during the assessment. There was no one like you. Moreover, those people at the top of this batch definitely don''t have strength like you." Fan Daoping spoke out as well.


    "Oh, I forgot to mention, I entered the Holy City two months earlier than you guys. However, it can still be considered as a year." Cang Yun said to Lu Feng.


    As the sound of Cang Yun''s voice faded, Fan Daoping suddenly thought of something.


    "Two months ago, you entered Holy City. Could you be ¡­ is it the Azure Cloud which has been the talk of the holy city lately? " Although Fan Daoping had been training in the Returning Ruins for a long time, he was still able to understand some of the major events that had occurred in the Holy City. The only thing that he had paid attention to recently was undoubtedly the Cang Yun who had refused Young Master Huo Yu''s recruitment and dared to challenge the Fire League.


    "If nothing unexpected happens, it should be me." Cang Yun slightly nodded his head. He was somewhat surprised that Fan Daoping was able to recognize him, because judging from all the things that had transpired, the latter was not likely to be staying in the Sacred City. Otherwise, he would have been acquainted with the battle between Cang Yun and Zhong Feng.


    "So it''s you ¡­" Fan Daoping murmured to himself, "Since it''s you, then I won''t be wronged for my defeat. Actually, I should''ve thought about it long ago, besides Cang Yun, who else among the newbies could defeat me so easily?"


    "Defeating a heavy sword with a single sword strike, Cang Yun, it''s actually you!"


    At this time, Lu Feng and Xiao Yu also finally reacted, revealing looks of amazement. They obviously knew about Cang Yun''s achievements, even if they had just entered the Sacred City.


    This was especially so for Xiao Yu. After she recovered from her shock, she revealed an expression of intense admiration.


    "I''ve lost, it''s time for me to fulfill my promise. Xiao Yu, come with them. What happened just now was your senior brother''s fault. Your senior brother is here apologizing to you, and Cang Yun should be apologizing as well." Now that he knew Cang Yun''s identity, Fan Daoping put aside all of his thoughts, and a look of sincerity appeared on his face.


    Previously, he was indeed attracted by Cang Yue''s brows, otherwise, based on his usual character, he would not have acted in such a manner.


    "Senior Martial Brother Fan ¡­" Sensing Fan Daoping''s sincere apology, Xiao Yu began to hesitate. After all, they were fellow disciples of the same sect, and their previous relationship was quite deep. Otherwise, Fan Daoping wouldn''t have come all the way here to stand up for them.

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    "Xiao Yu, I''ve let you down. You don''t need to say anymore. Furthermore, being able to train together with Young Master Cang Yun is of greater help to you." Fan Daoping said.


    Upon seeing this, Cang Yun secretly nodded his head in his heart. It was best to acknowledge one''s wrongs and correct one''s mistakes. This Fan Daoping did not have a very bad temperament.


    Compared to him, Lu Feng, who was at the side, was too lacking. In his eyes, Cang Yun could only see fear, as well as a deep hidden hatred. Regarding this, Cang Yun did not want to argue with him too much. After all, the gap between the two of them was too big. No matter how much Lu Feng hated him, he was not a threat to Cang Yun.


    Hearing this, Xiao Yu nervously looked at the two men.


    "I''ve already said this before. Whether you want to come with us or not is your choice." Cang Yun smiled.


    Actually, the reason why Cang Yun made this bet was because Lu Feng and Xiao Meng had too bad of a personality, so they wanted to help Xiao Yu. Now that Fan Daoping knew that mistakes could be corrected, everything was no longer as important.


    "I''ll go with you."


    A moment later, Little Yu gritted her teeth and finally made up her mind and walked to Cang Yue''s side.


    Fan Daoping laughed heartily. "Master Cang Yun, I rarely beg anyone in my life, but I beg you, take good care of Xiaoyu."


    "I will." Cang Yun nodded with a smile. Without considering Xiao Yu''s simple personality, Cang Yun wouldn''t let her get hurt.


    Lu Feng also smiled, but deep in his eyes, Cang Yun could sense a deeper hatred.


    Cang Yun didn''t mind. The next moment, the three of them continued walking deeper into the sea of fire.


    "Senior Brother Cang Yun, will you be participating in this ranking competition?"


    "I will."


    "With your strength, you will definitely be ranked very high. Even Senior Martial Brother Fan is far from being your opponent."


    "Hard to say."


    "That''s true, this year we have many powerful people. For example, Zi Ling''er and Jian Chen. They''ve both completely pushed open the gates to the Dragon Gate, and even senior Wu Wei is praising them for their talent."


    "¡­"


    However, Senior Wu Wei also said that the strongest person this time around is Senior Brother Cang Yun. He said that you are the only one who has the chance to catch up with the Void Valley, so many people are unwilling to accept this and are still clamoring to challenge Senior Brother Cang Yun.


    "Oh ¡­"


    Cang Yun and the group continued moving forward through the sea of fire. Along the way, Xiao Yu gradually got familiar with the place and finally revealed her true nature. She talked nonstop like a sparrow that couldn''t stop.


    Cang Yun felt that his head was extremely big, and when Cang Yue saw this, he could not help but secretly laugh, as if he was very willing to see Cang Yun helpless.


    "Stop, there''s a Rank 5 Savage Spirit Beast in front of us. Xiao Yu, go deal with it."


    Finally, Cang Yun revealed a relieved expression when he saw a low grade wild spirit beast.


    "Alright."


    Xiao Yu was also very obedient and rushed towards the Savage Spirit Beast.


    "Puchi." After Xiao Yu left, Cang Yue could no longer hold back her laughter.


    "What are you laughing at?"


    "I''m laughing at you. Some people are not afraid of the heavens or the earth. To think that a person who even dared to challenge the Fire Alliance would be so helpless by a little girl." Cang Yue smiled lightly.


    "What can I do? She talks too much." Cang Yun shook his head with a bitter smile.


    "When I saw you looking at Xiaoyu before, I was distracted for a split-second. Did you think of someone?" Cang Yue suddenly asked.


    "Is there?" Cang Yun asked with a guilty conscience.


    "Yes." However, Cang Yue was also obviously very determined.


    Seeing this, Cang Yun could only accept the defeat. "I did indeed think of someone. I wonder how she is doing now."


    As he spoke, a beautiful image appeared in Cang Yun''s mind. It walked out of the forest like a fairy.


    "She''s very similar to Xiao Yu?" Cang Yue''s expression darkened for a moment, but immediately recovered back to normal.


    "Your temper is similar." Cang Yun nodded.


    "Is that the little girl from the Zhou Clan, Zhou Xian''er?" Cang Yue pursed her red lips and asked.


    Regarding Zhou Xian''er, Cang Yue knew her, but those memories were from when she was young, and after growing up, the two of them had never met again.


    However, according to Cang Yue''s guesses from his memories, the only one who could cause Cang Yun to worry about was probably Zhou Xian''er.


    "It''s her." Cang Yun nodded.


    "You ¡­ You''re such a philanderer. You''re already carrying emotional debts at such a young age. Zhou Xian`er is one, and Murong Yi is another." Cang Yue scolded, but she felt unexplainable discomfort in her heart.


    "One is a relationship, the other is a debt. They can''t be linked together." Cang Yun smiled and shook his head. He really had no feelings for Murong Yi.


    Cang Yue smiled slightly. "Alright, let''s not talk about this anymore. Quickly go and instruct that girl Xiao Yu. Otherwise, you won''t be able to explain yourself when you''re injured."


    I will protect her, but true protection can only be achieved by making her stronger quickly. Just like you, since you have come to the Holy City, your future path will not be peaceful. " Cang Yun shook his head.


    Cang Yun extended his Mental Energy after he said that. A moment later, he said, "You should start your training as well. Directly north, a thousand meters away, there is a Rank 7 Savage Spirit Beast."


    Cang Yue nodded, turned into a gust of fragrant wind, and drifted away with a movement of her body.


    BOOM!


    At this moment, Xiao Yu had finally killed the Rank 5 Desolate Spirit Beast.


    Sweat dripped profusely from her small face, and her white clothes were stained with a lot of blood. It could be seen that she had won with great difficulty.


    However, a happy smile appeared on her face. In the previous battles, she had been surrounded by danger, and she almost couldn''t resist asking for help. However, in the end, she managed to hold it in. Because Cang Yun did not make a move, which meant that this was not her limit.


    In the end, she managed to persevere and kill this Savage Spirit Beast. Only at this moment did she understand that this was the true experience.


    After collecting the spirit beast blood essence, Xiao Yu walked to Cang Yun with a smile on her face.


    Cang Yun slightly nodded his head, "Not bad, you should rest here for a while. Cang Yue should be back soon."


    "Senior Brother Cang Yun, are you leaving?" Xiao Yu asked.


    "I''m also here to gain experience, so I naturally can''t possibly do nothing. Don''t worry, if I don''t return on time, Senior Sister Cang Yue will also help you with your experiential learning." Cang Yun smiled.


    His mission this time was very heavy. If he wanted to form the Nihility God Stage, he would have to kill Class 9 Savage Spirit Beast, and not just one. With his understanding of the Nihility God Stage in his body, it would be very difficult to achieve this.


    Thus, he had to seize every second he had.


    "Then Senior Brother Cang Yun, be careful." Xiao Yu nodded obediently.


    Cang Yun nodded in response. After which, his body followed the perception of the Mental Energy as he dived into the depths of the sea of fire.

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    Roar ~!


    Cang Yun finally met his first Wild Beast, the ninth grade, deep within the sea of fire that had returned to the Ruins.


    This was an Earth Dragon. Legend had it that there was a trace of a True Dragon''s bloodline within it. Thus, it was an extremely strong existence among the savage Spiritual Beasts.


    Moreover, from what Cang Yun knew, the most common wild spirit beast within the depths of this sea of fire was the land dragon. This was one of the reasons why people speculated that a fire dragon was buried here.


    Swish!


    Facing this land dragon, Cang Yun unsheathed his Blue Peak Sword.


    A Rank 9 Desolate Spirit Beast was extremely powerful, especially a Rank 9 Desolate Spirit Beast that had already started condensing into a Nihility God. Its strength was completely different from an ordinary Desolate Spirit Beast.


    This was also the reason why there were so few martial artists who could start forming their Nihility God Stage before the Void God Mirror. Ordinary martial artists simply didn''t have the strength to kill a ninth level savage spirit beast.


    Most of the geniuses in the Azure Province had gathered in the Holy City, but only a hundred of them had truly formed a Nihility God. From this, one could see how difficult it was, there were even some peerless geniuses that wanted to complete this step, but they ended up dying under the claws of the Spirit Beasts.


    Rumble ¡­


    The moment it saw Cang Yun, the Earth Dragon did not hesitate at all. With its beast nature exploding forth, it directly charged forward with earth-shaking steps.


    Although the Earth Dragon was not a real dragon, its body was still exceptionally powerful. Its entire body was covered with fiery red scales. The size of a palm-leaf fan was an indestructible sensation.


    Seeing this, Cang Yun did not dare to receive it head on. The Origin Power around his body surged as his figure dodged to the side.


    One man and one dragon moved to the side. Both sides instantly stopped moving.


    Swish!


    However, as soon as Cang Yun stopped, a strong sense of danger instantly approached.


    Cang Yun did not even think as he reflexively moved backwards, and a huge tail quickly swept past his face.


    That fierce wind even caused Cang Yun''s face to feel pain.


    "What a powerful combat ability, such a fast speed." Cang Yun couldn''t help but exclaim in his heart.


    This Rank 9 Savage Spirit Beast was indeed well-deserved of its reputation. Its strength was definitely enough to instantly kill many warriors of the ninth layer of the Secret Treasure, just like the Thousand Feet Fire Silkworm that Cang Yun had encountered earlier. The only difference between the two was that the Earth Dragon and the Thousand Feet Fire Silkworm had different fighting styles. The former was better at close combat while the latter was better at sneak attacks.


    Tap!


    The next moment, Cang Yun dashed forward and thrusted out his Cyan Peak Sword.


    He completely displayed the Concept of the Sword.


    The speed of the sword was extremely quick. Like the sound of thunder and lightning, the sword stabbed into the Earth Dragon''s enormous body before it could even react.


    Ding ~!


    However, as the sword descended, there was only a sound of metal colliding. Cang Yun''s sword seemed to have stabbed into a steel plate, the sword''s body had only entered five to six centimeters before it was unable to approach any further. To the enormous body of the Earth Dragon, a wound like this was simply harmless.


    The expression on Cang Yun''s face changed. The Earth Dragon''s defense was simply beyond his imagination. After all, the Blue Peak Sword in his hand was extraordinary, yet it was unable to even break through the Earth Dragon''s defense.


    In the next moment, Cang Yun immediately retreated.


    Roar ~!


    The Earth Dragon let out an angry roar. Even though the azure cloud only left a small wound, it was still an unbearable provocation, causing its ferocity to increase once again.


    Bang! Bang! Bang!


    The berserk dragon was clearly more ferocious than before. Every attack caused the ground to shake. Every time it increased its speed, the rocks on the ground would shake.


    Just by relying on the strength of the body, one could see how powerful the body of an Earth Dragon was.


    As for Cang Yun, he could only constantly dodge as he did not dare to take this kind of force head-on. However, he was not always in a passive position, as long as there was an opportunity, he would not hesitate to stab with his Cyan Peak Sword. Even though it wasn''t a deadly threat to the land dragon, it still left some damage to its body every time.


    Gradually, more than ten sword wounds were left on the Earth Dragon''s body. Blood flowed out, dyeing half of its body red.


    This made the Earth Dragon even angrier. The tiny human in front of it was like a slippery loach, and no matter how it fought, it could not hit it. What was angrier was that this loach would occasionally come out to take a bite.


    The Landwyrm knew that it couldn''t continue like this. If this went on, it would eventually be exhausted to death by this cunning human.


    Roar ~!


    The next moment, the Earth Dragon suddenly stopped attacking. It let out a furious roar, and this roar actually contained the power of a dragon.


    What was even stranger was that a dazzling fiery light suddenly blossomed from the body of the land dragon. Within the fiery light, a majestic and massive figure appeared.


    It was the image of a fire dragon!


    Cang Yun''s expression changed. He knew that this land dragon had finally started to summon his Nihility God.


    Summoning a Nihility God was an ability that only when the power of the Nihility God reached a certain level could it be obtained. Spirit Beasts could rely on this ability to obtain extremely powerful strength in a short period of time.


    Therefore, it could be seen that this land dragon had already reached the ninth stage today, and was far more powerful than the Thousand-Legged Fire Silkworm from before.


    In the next moment, the fire dissipated.


    However, this was not a disappearance. Instead, it had turned into a surge of power that flowed into the Earth Dragon''s body.


    Cang Yun discovered that the Earth Dragon''s body had clearly changed. Its fiery-red scales were even more demonic and bright red like blood, and the wounds that Cang Yun had left behind also disappeared without a trace. At the same time, an even larger wave of power erupted from the Earth Dragon''s body.


    Swoosh!


    In the next moment, Cang Yun only felt a blur in front of him, and instantly lost sight of the Earth Dragon.


    At the same time, an extremely strong sense of danger rose from behind him.


    Cang Yun''s expression instantly changed. His source energy crazily stirred as he also channeled his pure Yang energy. His body shot forward like a bolt of lightning.


    Bang ~!


    Almost at the same time, a loud sound rang out from where he had been standing.


    "Such a fast speed!"


    Cang Yun turned around, and his back was covered in cold sweat.


    The Landwyrm''s speed was at least twice as fast as before, and its strength was clearly stronger as well.


    This was the strongest power of this land dragon. After summoning the Nihility God Stage, its overall strength had clearly risen by a huge amount. This was something that an ordinary Rank 9 Savage Spirit Beast could not compare with.


    Cang Yun also felt the heavy pressure for the first time. If not for the fact that he had absorbed the thousand foot fire silkworm''s Void God strength and multiplied his strength, he would have died under the claws of this land dragon.


    While Cang Yun was lamenting, the earth dragon once again charged over. Its enormous body borrowed its terrifying speed to create a powerful airflow that was as sharp as a hurricane.


    Cang Yun gathered all of his thoughts and crazily circulated the pure Yang energy in his body. While he was carefully avoiding the attack, his body was also secretly storing energy.


    Cang Yun knew that the Earth Dragon''s Nihility God Summoning state wouldn''t last for long, and if he wasn''t able to attack for too long, the Earth Dragon would most likely launch its final attack.


    At that time, it would be the deciding factor.

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    Within the battlefield, the battle between Cang Yun and the Earth Dragon was still ongoing.


    By relying on his clever movement techniques and his rich fighting ability, Cang Yun was able to dodge wave after wave of attacks from the earth dragons.


    Time flew by. Cang Yun discovered that the Earth Dragon was already beginning to grow tired. Clearly, the Nihility God''s summoning time was running out.


    Once the Earth Dragon ended this state, it would sink into a period of weakness. This was the price one had to pay to summon a Nihility God.


    As for those who forcefully summoned the Nihility God Stage experts without entering the Nihility God''s mirror, although they would obtain an amplification in their strength for a short period of time, after that happened, because the Nihility God''s strength had been consumed too much, they would enter a weakened state.


    Cang Yun understood this, and the land dragon also understood it better.


    The Earth Dragon began to rage. Even the Nihility God had not been able to kill the Azure Cloud. This made it clear that once it entered its weakened state, it would not be Cang Yun''s match.


    Roar ~!


    The next moment, the Earth Dragon let out a heaven-shaking roar.


    On its body, the fiery-red scales turned red as if they were on fire.


    It opened its bloody mouth, and inside, the surging Void God''s power was gathering crazily. In the blink of an eye, it formed a huge fireball.


    A huge aura instantly soared into the sky!


    Cang Yun''s expression was heavy. He knew that this Earth Dragon was going to use all the strength in its body to launch its final attack.


    At the same time, Cang Yun also felt that the moment the Earth Dragon Fireball condensed, he was already completely locked on. Wanting to rely on his movement techniques was absolutely impossible.


    Then the only choice left was to fight head on!


    In the next moment, Cang Yun slowly lifted up the Cyan Peak Sword in his hand, and his Origin Energy began to circulate according to a specific meridian path.


    A strong sword intent rose from his body.


    At the same time, the bright sun appeared. Pure Yang energy also crazily poured into the Cyan Peak Sword.


    In the end, eight soul imprints instantly condensed and once again joined in.


    Buzz.


    In the blink of an eye, an earth-shattering sword beam appeared out of nowhere.


    At this moment, the giant fireball shot out from the mouth of the earth dragon. It was scorching hot and violent, just like a burning sun.


    Wherever the fireball passed by, huge ironwood trees began to burn. The terrifying temperature was astonishing.


    In it, there was even a trace of pure Yang energy.


    However, there was no fear on Cang Yun''s face.


    He held his sword with one hand, raised it into the sky, and then slashed at the fireball.


    This sword attack gathered all the Origin Energy, pure yang energy, and spiritual force in his body.


    This was the second sword move that Cang Yun had comprehended in the Immortal Yang Sword Tower. It was also the strongest sword move he had at the moment, a sword strike that combined all the strength in his body!


    Swoosh!


    The long sword cut through the air. The sword light poured down like a river from the highest heavens, instantly slashing at the fireball.


    Bang!


    The next moment, fire rained down from the sky.


    Cang Yun''s sword cleaved through the fireball, and with an unstoppable momentum, he continued his slash at the earth dragon.


    Beneath the enveloping flames, Cang Yun could vaguely see the eyes of the Earth Dragon. There was an intense shock within them, as well as a final sliver of despair.


    Bang Woo ¡­!


    In the next moment, the miserable shrieks of the Earth Dragon came out of the rain of fire. However, after a few breaths, the sound suddenly stopped.


    Gradually, the rain of fire dispersed.


    Cang Yun looked at the Earth Dragon. On its body, there was a bone deep sword wound. This wound had completely ended its life.


    Cang Yun formed a seal with his hands. Little by little, the Nihility God shards were pulled out from the corpse of the land dragon.


    As he stared at the gigantic fragment, a smile appeared on Cang Yun''s exhausted face.

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    "Whew ¡­!"


    After Cang Yun refined the Nihility God''s fragment beside the Earth Dragon''s corpse, he could not help but let out a long sigh of relief.


    A powerful energy rose up from his body, and even the exhaustion from the battle was all swept away.


    This land dragon was extremely powerful, and Cang Yun had to resort to all means possible to kill it. It was obvious that it had already entered the ninth stage for a long time, and the Void God''s power within its body was extremely dense.


    Compared to the Thousand Feet Fire Silkworm from before, this land dragon''s Nihility God''s fragment was not only stronger, but its quality was also better.


    At this moment, Cang Yun felt that the Nihility God in his body was beginning to show signs of congealing.


    This kind of change was extremely important, because only when the Nihility God began to condense could one use the Nihility God''s power. This was similar to the situation before with the Thousand-Legged Fire Silkworm and the Earth Dragon. Both had Nihility God fragments, but the Thousand-Legged Fire Silkworm could not use this kind of power, and the Earth Dragon could summon the Nihility God.


    Although Cang Yun had absorbed the Nihility God shards from the Thousand Feet Fire Silkworm previously, because they were too few, he did not begin to condense his own Nihility God. Therefore, he could not summon his own Nihility God like the Earth Dragon.


    And now, after absorbing the Nihility God shards from the land dragon, Cang Yun''s Nihility God finally began to condense, possessing this ability after having a little bit of an elementary form.


    The gathering of the Nihility God Stage was further divided into four stages. The initial, middle, late, and complete stages would have their Nihility God Force undergo a transformation. Thus, the difference in combat strength between these stages was extremely great.


    For example, the three most famous people in the Mortal Board stage of the Holy City, Xu Gu, Dongfang Hu''er, and Shang Xuan, were strong to the point where they were difficult to surpass. Besides the fact that their martial art conception was extremely powerful, another important reason was that only the three of them had been able to condense their Nihility God to perfection before stepping into the Nihility God''s Mirror.


    Only three out of thousands of geniuses managed to reach this step. From this, it could be seen how difficult it was because the Nihility God''s soul fragments required different quality for each stage.


    There were even rumors saying that if one wanted to perfect the Nihility God Stage before the Void God Mirror, one must kill a ninth level Archaic Desolate Beast.


    Such conditions were simply as difficult as ascending to heaven.


    Cang Yun wasn''t sure if he could make it to that step, so he could only try his best to move in that direction.


    In the next moment, Cang Yun stood up, and prepared to return and reunite with Cang Yue.


    "Da ¡­!"


    However, just as he took a step forward, he forcibly stopped himself.


    His gaze was slightly sharp as he stared at the forest of ironwood to the west. From there, he could hear the sound of something tearing through the air.


    Not long later, over ten figures appeared from within.


    The moment these figures appeared, they immediately locked their gazes onto Cang Yun. Their eyes were sharp and had a cold smile on them.


    "You are Cang Yun?" Out of the ten over people, a youth leading the group asked.


    With a single sentence, Cang Yun''s heart sank. Were these people here specifically to look for him?


    "That''s right, I''m Cang Yun. Who are you?" Cang Yun did not deny it and nodded faintly.


    "We are naturally members of the Fire League ¡­" Our Fire League has long covered the Returning to the Ruins'' sea of flames, don''t you know? " The young leader mocked.


    "Bazaar huh ¡­" However, he was not too surprised in his heart. This was because the Returning Ruins Flame Sea was a place that was rich in fire attribute. It was a suitable place for the members of a faction like the Fire Alliance to train.


    However, the only thing Cang Yun couldn''t figure out was, how did the Fire Alliance find him so accurately when they found out he returned to the sea of fire in the Ruins?

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    "There''s a road to heaven that you''re not going to take, but there''s no door to hell and you still want to challenge it. Cang Yun, I didn''t think that you would actually dare to return to the sea of flames in the Ruins. Today is destined to be your death." The youth leading the group slowly said with a sinister smile.


    "How did you know I was here?" Cang Yun furrowed his brows and asked out the doubt in his heart.


    This was because on the way, he did not meet any outsiders, nor did he meet any disciples from the Fire Alliance. However, these people were able to find him so accurately. There was definitely something wrong with this.


    "You''re going to die, do you still care about this?" The leader smiled in ridicule, then shrugged his shoulders and said, "Fine, I''ll let you die in peace. Tell me the name of that guy is Lu Feng, a puny kid who hates you a lot though."


    "Lu Feng huh." Cang Yun nodded his head. Actually, he had already guessed in his heart that the most likely target would be Lu Feng. After all, the latter knew his identity, and even had some enmity with him.


    "Senior-apprentice Brother Liu Yin, why are you wasting your breath on him? Just kill him earlier and you''ll be able to obtain the reward from Young Master Huo Yu." A Fire Alliance disciple reminded him from behind.


    "Liu Yin?"


    Hearing this, Cang Yun frowned, he was not a stranger to this name. When he was still in the Sacred City, Tie Yue had already warned him that the Fire League''s next challengers would be Liu Yin and Huo eye, and that these two were both very strong, Liu Yin had ranked around three hundred in the previous Mortal Ranking Tournament.


    Rank 300 was already quite a high ranking. This proved that this person''s strength was extraordinary.


    "The last time you defeated Zhong Feng with a single sword strike, it proves that your strength is not bad. You are qualified to be my opponent." Liu Yin looked towards Cang Yun as the corners of his mouth curled up into a smile.


    It was obvious that Liu Yin was confident in his own strength. Even though Cang Yun had unleashed a stunning sword attack before, in his eyes, it was still nothing more than a pretty good sword attack.


    He was ranked 600th last year, only 300 ranks lower than Liu Yin, but the people who knew the difference between the top 300 and the top 300 were as different as the sky and the earth. If Liu Yin wanted to defeat Zhong Feng, it was similarly effortless, because the people who could reach his rank had already started to form a Nihility God, and had already reached the early stages of the cultivation.


    "You think you can make me use my sword?" Cang Yun replied. When dealing with arrogant people, his attitude would only become more arrogant.


    "How arrogant!"


    Liu Yin''s expression turned serious, and he immediately moved.


    "Whiz!"


    A whirlwind stirred and Liu Yin''s figure turned into a blur. His speed was so fast that it was hard to catch him.


    Cang Yun''s pupils shrank as he became wary.


    Swish!


    However, the next moment, a sense of danger came from behind him. Cang Yun was shocked. At the same time, his body retreated rapidly.


    The moment he left, there was a loud explosion where he had been standing before.


    At the same time, Liu Yin''s slightly surprised voice was heard, "Your reaction is not bad, but it''s a pity that your speed is too slow. Being able to dodge once is already luck. How many times can you write it down?"


    Shua shua shua!


    As the sound of his voice faded, a strange scene unfolded. In the air, five silhouettes appeared. These five silhouettes looked exactly the same, and even the auras around them were the same. These silhouettes, were all Liu Yin.


    "What is this ¡­?" Origin Skill? Or is it a technique? " Cang Yun looked at the sky with an extremely puzzled expression.

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    "Are you puzzled?" This is a sacred art that I learned using all of my wealth in the Sacred City''s Central Divine Pagoda, called the ''Soul Shadow Avatar''. It is your honor to see me use this sacred art. "


    In the sky, all five of Liu Yin''s group spoke at the same time with a mocking smile on their faces.


    "Divine abilities?" The Central Sacred Pagoda? "


    Cang Yun was slightly surprised. He knew about the sacred art. It was a type of attack that surpassed Origin Skills. Origin Skills relied on Origin Energy, while divine arts relied on the Void God''s power.


    In other words, in order to comprehend a supernatural power, one must at least begin to condense a Nihility God. Only martial artists that possessed the power of the Nihility God could attempt to do so.


    But to truly comprehend a sacred art, possessing the power of the Nihility God Stage was one of the requirements. This process had many difficulties, such as one''s own comprehension and the origin of the sacred art.


    The sacred art was a precious treasure that a Venerable First Sage had used his entire life''s worth of energy to create. Ordinary people, even Nihility God Stage experts, would not be able to create their own skill.


    And for those martial artists that had just comprehended the power of the Nihility God, the only reason they wanted to learn about supernatural powers was because of the Comprehension Stones left behind by those seniors.


    dao comprehension stones were extremely rare. At least, Cang Yun had never seen them before. Within the Azure Province, only the top 10 ranked powers or underworld clans had a dao comprehension stone. Its value was simply unimaginable.


    Therefore, Liu Yin''s words caused Cang Yun to be shocked. The Sacred Pagoda in the Sacred City was originally the place where the Comprehension Stone was kept.


    "No wonder Principal Xiao and Brother Wu Wei both said that I must go to the Central Divine Pagoda." Cang Yun thought to himself.


    "What, is it hopeless?" Seeing Cang Yun remain silent, Liu Yin said with a sinister smile.


    "You''re overestimating yourself. So what if you''ve comprehended a divine ability? With your talent and status, the divine ability you''ve comprehended should only be a minor one. If you want to make me despair, you''re still far away." Cang Yun looked straight at Liu Yin, and said indifferently.


    Liu Yin squinted his eyes.


    Cang Yun''s words caused him to be silent. Although he was unwilling to admit it, Cang Yun''s words were the truth. What he had comprehended was indeed a small sacred art.


    Divine abilities were the same, but they were easier to categorize. From low to high: small divine abilities, large divine abilities, peerless divine abilities, and forbidden divine abilities.


    Without a doubt, a small sacred art was the easiest to comprehend and also the least powerful. There were many people in Holy City who could comprehend this technique, and of course, most of these people were Nihility God Stage experts. This was because entering the Central Divine Pagoda was a huge expense that the warriors of the Hidden Realm could not bear.


    "So what if you have a small ability? It''s more than enough to kill you! " Liu Ming''s face darkened as he gnashed his teeth.


    The sacred art that he had spent all his wealth and spent so much effort to comprehend was being ignored like this, and this naturally made him burn with anger.


    "Die!"


    In the next moment, the five Liu Yin simultaneously let out a low shout and immediately transformed into afterimages as they pounced towards Cang Yun.


    Cang Yun''s expression became serious, but he did not feel much fear. Since Liu Yin admitted that what he comprehended was only a minor sacred art, then the situation would be much better.


    This meant that although the five Liu Yin''s were real bodies, in reality, there was only one Liu Yin. The other clones did not have much fighting strength, and they did not even have any fighting strength, it was just a method to confuse the enemy. Otherwise, if they had five clones with the same combat strength, then their combat strength would be too heaven-defying.

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    Shua shua shua!


    In the middle of the battlefield, five figures of Liu Yin simultaneously charged towards the azure cloud. Whether it was a palm or a fist, the sky of attacks enveloped the azure cloud.


    Cang Yun''s heart sank. These attacks, regardless of aura or aura, were all the same. It was impossible for him to determine whether they were real or fake; it was simply too difficult to defend against.


    "An attack without a blind spot, no matter how dexterous one''s movement technique is, it is impossible for one to completely dodge it. Moreover, the attack is fake and real. If one is not careful, one would fall for it."


    Cang Yun''s mind quickly flashed with these thoughts. After weighing the pros and cons, he made a decision ¨C rather than taking great risks to defend himself, it was better to just attack!


    "Whiz!"


    In the next moment, Cang Yun''s eyes became serious and his body started to move.


    He was heading straight for Liu Yin, who was the closest to him.


    Cang Yun did not know if this was his real body, but he could only choose a direction to break out of this predicament. Otherwise, he would be stuck in a passive situation forever.


    Qin Wentian stabbed out with his sword as fast as lightning, as Cang Yun directly executed the Mandate of Swords. Behind him, a strong sense of danger was rapidly approaching.


    Puff!


    In an instant, the Cyan Peak Sword pierced into Liu Yin''s throat without any resistance.


    However, Cang Yun was not happy at all. Instead, he had a serious look on his face.


    With a twist of his body, Cang Yun forcefully twisted his body, and swung his sword backwards.


    Clang!


    The sound of a sword clashing rang out.


    Real body?


    Cang Yun raised an eyebrow and was secretly delighted in his heart.


    However, immediately after, Liu Yin''s voice rang out, "Haha, isn''t it too early to be happy now?"


    "Crap!"


    Cang Yun''s heart sank, but before he could react, a palm had already reached his chest.


    Bang!


    A peerless wave of force struck Cang Yun, and he was immediately sent flying like a kite with its string cut.


    "Haha, what do you think? Do you still think that my divine ability is not worth mentioning?" From now on, you should know that even if it''s a small sacred art, it is enough to deal with trash like you. " Liu Yin laughed arrogantly.


    In the distance, Cang Yun spat out a mouthful of blood and slowly stood up.


    This was his first time facing such a sorry state in battle, and it had to be said that the power of his sacred art was somewhat beyond his expectations.


    However, he did not want to satisfy Liu Yin''s vanity, so he lightly said: "In my opinion, it''s only up to this level."


    "You''re really courting death!" Liu Yin licked his lips, his eyes were terrifyingly sinister.


    "In that case, I''ll let you experience it again. As long as you are killed by my divine power, you will not be stubborn anymore."


    With these words, five identical Liu Yin once again appeared on the battlefield.


    The same ghastly aura, the same overflowing killing intent!


    Die!


    In the next moment, the five figures moved at the same time.


    Cang Yun''s eyes narrowed. Facing the same move, this time around, a strange smile appeared on his face.


    Swish!


    A figure rapidly approached, and a sharp palm came flying straight at Cang Yun''s chest.


    However, when Cang Yun saw this, he did not move at all.


    His gaze was locked onto Liu Yin''s eyes, unwilling to let go of even the slightest of changes in his emotions.


    Just like that, in a flash, Liu Yin''s palm landed on Cang Yun''s chest, and the corner of Cang Yun''s mouth revealed a smile.


    Peng!


    With a light sound, Liu Yin''s figure disappeared like smoke.


    From beginning to end, Cang Yun did not even move a single inch.


    Without a doubt, he was betting on a risky gamble. He was betting on whether his judgement was correct or not, and luckily, he did gamble correctly.

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    Peng!


    In the battlefield, with the shattering of a clone, Liu Yin''s expression changed slightly, because he discovered that Cang Yun''s eyes suddenly had a look of confidence.


    "Could he have found a way to break it?" No, this must be a coincidence! "


    Liu Yin shook his head in disbelief as he controlled the rest of his clones and continued to madly attack Cang Yun.


    In an instant, two more clones attacked at the same time.


    Sharp auras interweaved in the air, surging violently!


    However, Cang Yun still did not move. He looked at the eyes of the two bodies, and after a moment, a smile appeared on his face.


    Peng peng!


    In the blink of an eye, the two copies disappeared once more.


    At this moment, Liu Yin finally realized something was wrong. "You can see through my doppelganger?"


    Cang Yun shook his head, "Your avatar is very perfect. No matter if it''s attack or aura, it''s all done perfectly. I can''t see it."


    This was the truth. After all, Liu Yin''s avatar was a sacred art that he had spent a lot of effort to cultivate. If it was seen through so easily, then it wouldn''t be considered a sacred art.


    "Then how did you tell?" Liu asked gloomily.


    "The reason why a clone is a clone is because he is a fake. No matter how perfect your copy is, you will never be able to duplicate the emotions in his heart."


    "You really want to kill me, every time your clone is about to attack me, I will observe carefully, but in the eyes of your clone, I do not see any sense of urgency or excitement, so I guessed that it was a fake, and reality has proven my guess." Cang Yun slowly said.


    "You''re very smart, but aren''t you afraid that I''ll use the method I used to distinguish you to set a trap for you?" Liu Ming said gloomily.


    Cang Yun shook his head with a faint smile, "Any flaws would never be corrected so easily."


    "Really? Then I would like to give it a try."


    As the last words were spoken, Liu Yin''s remaining two clones began to move once more. Of course, one of them had to be the real body.


    Swish swish!


    The two figures were as fast as lightning. One in front and one behind, they instantly sealed off all of Cang Yun''s dodging space.


    After which, two handprints simultaneously struck towards Cang Yun''s back and chest.


    At the same time, Liu Yin''s voice sounded out, "Now, I want to see if you can still tell!"


    Cang Yun did not say a word. His eyes were fixated on Liu Yin in front of him.


    From his eyes, Cang Yun could sense a strong sense of anger, as well as a clear killing intent.


    The palm swiftly approached. However, at this moment, Cang Yun suddenly turned around and struck out with a palm that could topple mountains and overturn the seas.


    Bang!


    A loud sound rang out. Cang Yun and Liu Yin were both pushed back more than ten steps. As for the other Liu Yin''s avatar, it had long since disappeared.


    "How did you know that?" I had obviously added emotion to that clone''s eyes. " Liu Yin squinted his eyes and asked.


    "I''ve already said it before, flaws aren''t something that can be made up for in a short period of time. No matter how similar one''s disguise is, there is still a difference in its nature. I, however, am able to see through this difference." Cang Yun replied with a faint smile.


    "Good, very good. It seems that I''ve truly underestimated you. I didn''t think that you would actually be able to use such a method to break my sacred art."


    "But don''t be happy too early. Divine abilities are only one of my methods. Even if I don''t use them, I still have ways to take care of you."


    After Liu Yin finished speaking, a raging Void God''s power surged around his body.

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    Peng!


    Surrounding Liu Yin, a dense cloud of fire rose up, then quickly gathered above his head, finally forming into the image of a fire lion.


    Roar!


    After that, the fire lion roared towards the sky and turned into a stream of light that drilled into Liu Yin''s body.


    "Summon the Nihility God?"


    Cang Yun''s expression froze. Liu Yin''s Nihility God was a fire lion!


    As the Nihility God entered his body, Liu Yin''s aura became much stronger. However, what made Cang Yun feel more at ease was that from the changes in Liu Yin''s body, his Nihility God had only reached the early stage.


    "Are you ready to die?"


    On the other side, after feeling the explosive power within his body, Liu Yin smiled sinisterly and revealed a cruel expression towards Cang Yun.


    Within the entire Holy City, there were tens of thousands of geniuses, but only a few hundred people were able to complete this step. Therefore, Liu Yin was very confident, even very proud, to have used this kind of strength to kill a kid who had just entered the Holy City, there was absolutely no surprise!


    "I''m sorry, but I do not have the will to die right now."


    However, Cang Yun did not have the slightest bit of fear, because he could summon a Nihility God!


    Ang!


    The next moment, an extremely bright light shot up into the sky.


    Within the azure cloud''s body, a rich Void God''s power gushed out like a tide and then faded into mist. As it lingered around, a faint shadow of a soaring enormous figure could be seen.


    "This is ¡­" "How is this possible!?"


    Seeing this scene, the smile on Liu Yin''s face suddenly froze and his expression was filled with disbelief.


    "You''ve already formed the Nihility God Stage!"


    After the shock, Liu Yin''s eyes clearly showed a trace of panic.


    A newcomer that had just entered Holy City for less than two months had actually formed a Nihility God. What did this mean?


    This meant that Cang Yun was definitely a peerless genius, far surpassing him and even standing shoulder to shoulder with the legendary Xu Gu and the others. This was because in the last ten years of history, only the three people known as the Hollow Valley, Eastern Fox, and Enlightened Mysterious Monk had reached such heights. And now, Cang Yun was the fourth!


    And looking at the three people from the Void Valley''s current strength and status, Cang Yun would definitely reach a height that was difficult to reach in the future.


    That talent was too terrifying, and Liu Yin couldn''t help but feel a trace of fear because he knew that if he didn''t get rid of such an enemy as soon as possible, when he grew up, it would definitely be a nightmare for him.


    Weng! *


    While Liu Yin was still in shock, Cang Yun''s Nihility God transformed into a stream of light and entered his body.


    Phew...


    In that instant, an unimaginable feeling of relaxation spread through his limbs and bones. Together with it was the feeling of great strength that even Cang Yun himself was shocked about.


    "Come, let me experience the power of the Nihility God!"


    Cang Yun smiled faintly. This was the first time he summoned his Nihility God. He was eager to see just how powerful his Nihility God was.


    Liu Yin looked at Cang Yun with a grave expression before nodding his head.


    "As you wish!"


    Swish!


    In the next moment, Liu Yin moved. Flames swirled around his body, and like a falling meteorite, he rushed towards Cang Yun.


    Unparalleled speed and powerful strength!


    This was the power of summoning a Nihility God!


    "Speed and power, huh." The corner of Cang Yun''s mouth curved up into a confident smile.


    Swish!


    In the next moment, Cang Yun also moved. Black light flickered around his body with the same speed and power!


    The two figures charged straight at each other without any flourishes. It was as if two extremely fast bolts of lightning had collided!

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    Bang!


    A violent explosion suddenly rang out and two rays of light as fast as lightning collided directly, causing the entire battlefield to shake.


    An unparalleled hurricane rose up from the center of the collision. Immediately, a figure was thrown out.


    "You lost."


    At the same time, Cang Yun''s indifferent voice came out from the storm.


    Without a doubt, this battle had already concluded, and the victor would naturally be Cang Yun.


    Although both of them were in the early stage of Nihility God Stage, Cang Yun was still better than Liu Yin in terms of quality, so this result was not surprising.


    "Hahaha, isn''t it too early to come to a conclusion? Even though you defeated me, that does not mean you won the entire battle. " On the other side, Liu Yin smiled. His smile contained a hint of misery, but it was more of a cruel and ruthless smile.


    This made Cang Yun''s expression darken.


    "No one can escape the pursuit of our Fire League in the Meteor Sea of Fire. This place belongs to the Fire Alliance, so today, you must die!" Liu Yin continued to laugh sinisterly.


    After he spoke, a communication talisman flew out from his hand and disappeared into the horizon.


    Cang Yun furrowed his brows. This was the situation he was most worried about. This was the Fire League''s base camp. It was not hard to imagine that he would be hunted down endlessly.


    "Aren''t you afraid that I''ll kill all of you if you do this?" The next moment, Cang Yun looked at Liu Yin, his eyes filled with murderous intent.


    Liu Yin, however, was not afraid in the slightest: "I have ten people here, and they have enough power to hold you back. Before you kill us, our reinforcements have already arrived."


    When he finished speaking, Liu Yin and more than ten other members of the Fire League surrounded Cang Yun. Their thought was very simple; as long as they could delay Cang Yun and wait for reinforcements to arrive, then Cang Yun''s death would be decided.


    "You want to stall me? Aren''t you dreaming too much?" He did not have much time, because the time limit for summoning the Nihility God was almost up. At that time, he would be in a weakened state, so he had to make any decision as soon as possible.


    And of course, the wisest decision was naturally to escape, or else it would definitely be a narrow escape.


    Swish!


    In the next moment, Cang Yun''s figure instantly moved without much hesitation.


    He had to choose a direction to break out of this predicament!


    "Quick, stop him!"


    Seeing this, Liu Yin was the first to react. He immediately instructed Cang Yun to break out of the encirclement.


    Hearing this, the three of them quickly closed in. The Origin Energy around their bodies wildly surged as they blocked Cang Yun''s path.


    At the same time, a sharp attack came from behind him as well. As long as the azure cloud was delayed even for a second, these attacks would mercilessly land on his body.


    Cang Yun''s eyes became grim. The only thing left to do was to take the risk!


    As a result, Cang Yun''s speed did not decrease in the slightest and instead became even faster, like a black lightning bolt. At the same time, he turned his fists into palms, and the power of the Void God crazily surged from within his palms.


    Just like that, Cang Yun''s palms directly struck towards the two people who were blocking in front of him.


    Bang bang!


    With two loud bangs, the two Fire League disciples that were blocking their path were sent flying backwards.


    But at the same time, the third Fire Alliance disciple''s palm print also arrived without any resistance. Cang Yun only had enough time to slightly twist his body, and in the end, this palm still struck his left shoulder.


    An intense pain rose as Cang Yun forcefully held back the mouthful of blood in his mouth. He did not retreat even half a step and flew out like an arrow leaving the bow.


    "Chase, he''s already injured, we can''t let him escape!"

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    Back in the Ruins of Fire, Cang Yun was crazily shuttling back and forth.


    However, there were still seven or eight Fire Alliance figures chasing after him.


    Normally speaking, with Cang Yun''s agility, these ordinary Fire League disciples and the injured Liu Yin would definitely not be able to catch up. But unfortunately, in the instant he escaped the encirclement, he was also injured. Although the injuries weren''t too heavy, in addition to the fact that he was weak enough to summon a Nihility God, it was enough to kill him.


    Both sides fled in pursuit and gradually approached the deepest part of the sea of flames.


    Unknowingly, the surrounding temperature also rose rapidly. This was the Ocean of Fire that returned to the Ruins. The deeper one went, the higher the temperature of the flames. If one did not have the Fire element, it would be very difficult to survive.


    Suddenly, Cang Yun stopped.


    In the next moment, Liu Yin and the rest also caught up.


    "What, you''re finally not running anymore?" Liu Yin said with a savage smile.


    After which, everyone turned to look in front of them, and their eyes all froze.


    In that place, raging flames continued to spew out without any pattern, exuding a terrifying heat.


    "This is ¡­" the ultimate fire zone? " The expressions of Liu Yin and the rest instantly changed.


    Fire Sea Jedi, as the name implied, was an extremely dangerous danger zone. The cracks there would erupt with surging flames without any pattern, but they were extremely dangerous. Even a fire attribute martial artist would find it extremely difficult to resist.


    Moreover, it was rumored that the deeper one went into the sea of fire, the more terrifying the flames became. As they advanced in seven colors, red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, and purple.


    There had been many rumors about the formation of the ultimate fire dragon, and the most convincing one was that it was the final destination of the fire dragon. That was why many people had ventured into the fire dragon to explore, but in the end, most of them had died inside, and no one had been able to pass through the purple flames.


    From then on, no one was willing to enter.


    Cang Yun also knew of this place, so he stopped. Once he entered, there was a high chance of death.


    "You are unlucky, you chose a dead end, now surrender, I will spare your life, I think you will not refuse." Liu Yin said with a grin.


    Cang Yun didn''t say a word as he looked at the sea of fire in front of him.


    "You don''t have much time left. When the others arrive, many of them will not care about your life or death. You only have this path to choose. So, what are you hesitating for?" On the other hand, Liu Yin was somewhat anxious. He wanted to obtain this contribution, but the most important thing was to obtain it all by himself. That was the reason why he put forward such a condition.


    Liu Yin also believed that in this desperate situation, no one would refuse such a condition.


    "But I think there is a second option."


    However, Cang Yun rejected it. He looked at the sea of fire before him and in the next moment, his figure flashed as he entered it.


    "No ¡­!" Liu Yin roared crazily.


    And in that sea of fire, Cang Yun had already disappeared.


    "Brother Yin, what should we do?" A Fire League disciple asked in a low voice.


    "Wait!" Liu Yin looked at the sea of fire with anger in his eyes.


    "Wait? But we don''t know when he''ll come out, and he''s probably going to die in there. How long are we going to wait? "


    "One month." Liu Yin said gloomily.


    "One month?" The others were puzzled.


    "Yes, one month! At that time, even if he doesn''t die inside, the Mortal Ranking Tournament in Holy City will already be over. He will no longer have the chance to stand out, and Young Noble Fiery Jade will still reward us! "

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    Red flames continuously gushed out from the outermost region of the sea of fire, causing a scorching atmosphere to pervade the air.


    Although this red flame was the most basic type of flame in the ultimate flame sea, its temperature was also not to be underestimated. Even a secret realm martial practitioner with the fire attribute would find it difficult to deal with this kind of flame.


    This was also the reason why Liu Yin and the rest did not dare to enter. Even if Liu Yin could just barely deal with them, the others were doomed. When the time came, they would only lose their lives in vain.


    On the other side, the moment Cang Yun entered the ultimate fire zone and was sure that Liu Yin and the rest did not continue chasing him, he immediately slowed down.


    Cang Yun was well aware of the vicious reputation of this place. Rumors had it that saints had been buried deep within the sea of fire, so naturally, he did not dare to be careless in the slightest.


    The current situation was extremely disadvantageous for Cang Yun. It was impossible for him to retreat from the ultimate calamity of the sea of fire. He did not need to know that Liu Yin had definitely set up an ambush outside waiting for him to leave.


    However, this was not a place he would be staying for long. There were many dangers lurking in this place, and he could not always be on guard against the sudden outburst of flames. As a human, he needed to rest. Furthermore, after a long battle and escaping, more than half of the Origin Energy within Cang Yun''s body had been used up. He needed to quickly recover in meditation; otherwise, any danger could take his life.


    "You don''t even have a Flaming Ironwood Tree?"


    The next moment, Cang Yun looked over and his heart sank to the bottom. This sea of fire was simply desolate to the extreme. Even the ironwood trees outside could not survive here.


    This meant that there was no place for him to rest here. After all, the ground under his feet could erupt with flames at any time.


    After a moment of silence, Cang Yun decided to continue walking forward. With his pure Yang body, the scarlet flames before him were not much of a threat. Furthermore, as long as he was careful, he would be able to avoid them.


    Right now, the most important thing was to find a place to temporarily settle down. At the very least, he had to be in his best condition.


    As he walked forward, Cang Yun focused all of his attention to avoid the flame that was spewing out from under his feet while constantly paying attention to any danger that might befall his surroundings.


    Woo ¡­!


    After walking for an unknown amount of time, a voice suddenly made Cang Yun stop in his tracks.


    This is... Roar of a beast?


    Cang Yun''s pupils constricted in surprise. There was actually a spirit beast here?


    The next moment, without much hesitation, Cang Yun followed the direction of the beast''s roar and headed over.


    Since he had come here, he wanted to make clear all the dangers that could be hidden here.


    Not long after, Cang Yun stopped again.


    He used the terrain of a valley to conceal his figure. He looked into the distance where a huge fiery red figure was reflected in his eyes.


    This was a wolf-shaped spirit beast with a vigorous body. Its entire body was wreathed in a dense layer of red flames. At first glance, it seemed to have merged with the sea of fire.


    With such an appearance, a name instantly appeared in Cang Yun''s mind ¡ª Scarlet Flame Fire Wolf!


    This was a rare wild spirit beast. Its bloodline was extraordinary, comparable to that of the land dragons he had encountered before.


    Cang Yun did not act rashly. Instead, he quietly observed the Scarlet Flame Fire Wolf. His intuition told him that this Spiritual Beast was the greatest opportunity for Cang Yun to survive in this place.


    Peng!


    A streak of crimson flames suddenly spewed out from the place where the Scarlet Flame Fire Wolf was standing. The Scarlet Flame Fire Wolf, on the other hand, had already prepared itself and easily dodged the attack.


    As Cang Yun saw this, he was overjoyed!

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    Dodge the flames!


    In the dead zone of the sea of fire, Cang Yun revealed a smile as he saw the Scarlet Flame Fire Wolf evade the underground flames.


    The fact that the Scarlet Flame Fire Wolf lived in the dead end of the sea of fire made it so it was not hard to imagine that there was a safe place in the sea of fire, because spirit beasts were like humans and needed to rest as well.


    Therefore, what Cang Yun needed to do next was to wait for the Scarlet Flame Fire Wolf to bring him to that place.


    This wait did not last long. After a fruitless search for its prey, the Scarlet Flame Fire Wolf lost its patience and began to return.


    Cang Yun carefully followed behind.


    Not long after, the Scarlet Flame Fire Wolf arrived at its destination. Cang Yun also stopped in his tracks.


    Looking in the direction of the Scarlet Flame Fire Wolf, there was an abandoned building. The building was not big and was already in ruins. There were ruins everywhere, but there were no traces of underground fire in the building.


    It was obvious that the materials used to make this building were not simple. It did not fear the red flames'' burning and erosion.


    This was the safe place Cang Yun was looking for.


    However, there was a bigger problem as well. That dilapidated building was now occupied by not only one, but a group of Scarlet Flame Wolves.


    This group of Scarlet Flame Wolves was not something that Cang Yun could defeat right now, even if he was at his peak.


    Cang Yun was waiting nearby, but he couldn''t find any opportunities. This group of Scarlet Flame Wolves clearly saw their territory as very important and had always been very cautious.


    After waiting for a long time, Cang Yun finally lost all patience and was ready to leave quietly.


    However, Cang Yun was not too disappointed. At the very least, he already knew that there was indeed a safe place in this sea of fire. As long as he continued to search, he would eventually find an opportunity.


    Rumble rumble rumble!


    However, just as Cang Yun was about to leave, something strange happened!


    The sea of fire suddenly shook, and the earth began to crack. Countless scarlet flames spewed out from the ground like an erupting volcano.


    At the edge of the sky, a fiery light soared into the sky and dyed the entire sky red.


    The Scarlet Flame Fire Wolf roared uneasily and ran out of the sea of fire as if it had gone mad. The entire scene was like an apocalypse had come to an end.


    Cang Yun stared blankly at the distant flame in the sky.


    There... It seemed to be the deepest place in the sea of fire, where the legendary purple flames were located.


    What had happened?


    The mutation continued unabated as Cang Yun arrived at the ruins where the Scarlet Flame Fire Wolf had left.


    Putting aside the threats posed by the Fire Alliance outside, the chaos before his eyes was extremely dangerous. If he was surrounded by the monstrous scarlet flames, even with his pure Yang body, he would find it hard to endure.


    Not long after the changes in the sea of fire had occurred, a large number of disciples from the Sacred City had suddenly rushed into the periphery of the Returning Ruins'' sea of fire.


    These people had heard the news from all directions, so their target was naturally the change center of the sea of fire.


    Too many legends had been left behind by the Fire Sea Jedi. Now that a sudden change occurred, many people rushed over with curiosity in their hearts, hoping to find some good fortune.


    At the same time, the Holy City that was located far away also received the news not long after. A great number of warriors had come out of their pupae and gathered towards the ultimate fire zone.

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    More and more disciples began to gather outside the ultimate fire zone.


    Of course, the Fire League had the most disciples. As one of the leaders of the Fire League, Young Master Huo Yu had also come.


    "Disciple Liu Yin greets Young Noble Fiery Jade." On the Fire Alliance''s side, Liu Yin respectfully saluted Young Master Huo Yu.


    "You''re saying that Cang Yun has entered the ultimate stage of the sea of fire?" Young Master Huo Yu nodded and asked faintly.


    "Yes, the disciples chased Cang Yun all the way here. After he entered the ultimate danger zone in the sea of fire, we waited here for him." Liu Yin replied. He didn''t mention the fact that Cang Yun had defeated him because that would make him seem too useless. What Young Master Huo Yu hated the most were useless people.


    "Well done, once we enter the Fire Sea Jedi, the Fire Eye will act with you. You will know what to do." Young Noble Fiery Jade ordered indifferently.


    Hearing this, Liu Yin looked at the figure behind Young Master Huo Yu and his heart skipped a beat. He hurriedly nodded his head in acknowledgement.


    Fiery Eyes of Truth, ranked 60th in the previous Mortal Board competition. A true expert of the Mortal Board. Facing him, the proud Liu Yin only had respect and fear in his heart.


    "When can we go in?" Huo Yan didn''t even look at Liu Yin as he bent over to ask Young Master Huo Yu.


    "There''s no rush. The movements of the Fire Sea Jedi are not over yet, and there are still a lot of people who haven''t arrived yet."


    Weng!


    As soon as Young Master Huo Yu finished speaking, three figures flew over from the horizon and appeared in front of them in the blink of an eye.


    The one in the middle was a youth with a divine aura. His eyes were calm and profound, and a unique aura seemed to surround his body, making him seem like a true illusion.


    He was currently ranked number one on the Mortal Board, the Void Valley!


    On the left side of the ravine, there was a young girl with a seductive body. She had a charming appearance and a seductive body. With a single glance, she gave people an infinitely seductive feeling.


    Without a doubt, she was Eastern Hu!


    As for the last person, he was a young monk wearing a loose robe. He was the unique monk from the holy city, Mystic Comprehension!


    The three strongest warriors of the Mortal Board from Holy City had arrived at the same time, attracting the attention of countless people.


    "The Third Young Sage is here as well." Huo eye stared at the three people of the Void Valley. His eyes were filled with chilliness, but there was also a trace of fear.


    The Three Little Saints. This was a nickname given by the Holy City to the Void Valley, Eastern Fox, and Mystical Monk Mystery Comprehension. The meaning behind this was very simple. It was publicly acknowledged that these three had hopes of becoming Saints.


    Young Master Huo Yu looked at the three of them and laughed disdainfully, "Third little saint? "They''re just three little brats, at most they''re still pretty good little brats."


    As his voice faded, the sound of something tearing through the air rang out in the distance once again.


    It was a young man, holding a golden halberd in his hand. He had a dignified bearing as he strode forward, and around him was an extremely powerful aura. He was overbearing and arrogant, as if he was the most respected person in the world!


    "Mu Rong Zhan!" Young Master Huo Yu''s eyes narrowed as a rare look of fear appeared in them.


    The person who came was the person who was ranked first in the previous Earth Board, Mu Rong Xiao Zhan.


    As if he had noticed Huo Yu gongzi''s gaze, Mu Rong Xiao Zhan also looked over at him. His eyes were exceptionally bright, like the halberd in his hand, containing an incomparably sharp aura.


    All of the Fire Alliance disciples that looked at him lowered their heads, with the exception of Young Noble Huo Yu.


    This was Mu Rong Xiao Zhan, the most famous person in the Sacred City today!

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    Outside the sea of fire, Mu Rong Xiao Zhan''s arrival attracted everyone''s attention. He was like a dazzling god of war, and as soon as he appeared, he was destined to attract everyone''s attention.


    Following Mu Rong Zhan, many famous people from the Mortal Board and Earth Board also came. Only the experts from the Heavenly Rankings didn''t appear.


    This wasn''t strange, because everyone on the Heavenly Rankings had already reached an extremely high cultivation. At that level, the vast majority of martial artists would choose to close up for a long period of time, or travel outside to search for lucky chances. There were very few people that stayed behind in Holy City.


    "Sigh, so many big shots have come. Looks like there won''t be any more drama for us." Amongst the crowd, Dongfang Hu''s beautiful eyes swept across the crowd as he spoke with waning interest.


    Originally, she had only come to experience it and try her luck. However, after seeing Mu Rong Zhan appear, she had basically lost all thoughts of doing so.


    "Amitabha, the so-called destiny is for those who are fated to meet you, why must Benefactor Dongfang be discouraged so early?" Monk Jiu Xuan smiled.


    Dongfang Hu smilingly glanced at Enlightened Mystery and said meaningfully, "Little monk, you seem to know what''s going on inside?"


    "My master told me some rumors, but I can''t confirm if they are true or false."


    "Outsiders are not to be trifled with. Little monk, quickly tell me." Eastern Fox urged.


    Hearing this, even the silent Virtual Valley looked over with interest.


    This was because they all knew that even though Enlightened Xuan''s sect was hidden from the world, they still knew a lot of things, and the credibility of them was extremely high.


    Seeing this, Enlightened Xuan said, "Rumor has it that one of the True Dragons, the Fire Dragon, is buried under the Wasteland''s sea of fire."


    "Stop!" Nothing new? We should all know of this rumor, but there has never been any evidence. Even the sages of the Holy City were unable to prove this point. "


    However, Eastern Hu''er couldn''t help but interrupt him as soon as he opened his mouth. Eastern Hu had heard such rumors far too many times. If the former was only talking about this, then it would simply be boring.


    "But my master told me that these are not rumors, and the sages of the Holy City all those years ago have proven this point. Does Almsgiver think that it''s a bit more interesting now?" Monk Jiu Xuan smiled.


    "Oh?" Eastern Hu''s beautiful eyes widened as his interest was piqued.


    Seeing this, Enlightened Xuan continued, "I''m sure both of you know that because of the rumors about the fire dragon, many people went into the sea of fire to search for the danger zone. Among them, there are even sages from the Holy City who went there personally."


    "But later on, didn''t they say that the sage had also died in the sea of fire?" Eastern Fox questioned.


    Monk Jiu Xuan nodded his head. "That senior Saint did indeed die in the ultimate danger zone of the sea of fire. However, he discovered something and used a sound transmission jade to inform the Holy City at the last moment."


    "What did you discover? The skeleton of the Fire Dragon? " Eastern Fox couldn''t help but ask.


    "No." Enlightened Xuan shook his head before continuing, "In that saint''s voice transmission, he once saw ¡­ A door. "


    "A door?" Eastern Fox and the Hollow Valley looked at each other.


    "Yes, a door with an ancient dragon rune engraved on it. That saint has coincidentally seen those dragon rune incantations, and they are the spells used to protect the necropolis."


    "Dragon''s Tomb!" This means that the Fire Dragon''s rumor is actually true! "


    In a split-second, Eastern Fox and the Void Valley sank into a deep state of shock!

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    "So you''re saying that the legend of the Fire Dragon is true?" Dongfang Hu asked in shock.


    "Amitabha, if the rumors are true, it is naturally true." Mystic One nodded.


    "But since Senior Saint Xian found the door to the dragon''s necropolis, why didn''t he go in there himself to look for some lucky chance, and instead died in the sea of fire at the danger zone?" At this moment, the silent Xu Gu asked his question.


    "He wanted to go in, but he couldn''t. That''s why that senior Saint Xian died in the danger zone of the sea of fire." Mystic One explained.


    "Why?" Eastern Fox and the Hollow Abyss asked at the same time. These secrets piqued their interest.


    "Because of the dragon incantation on that door." "The reason why the dragon clan created the dragon tomb was because they didn''t want anyone to steal its bones. The dragon tomb door''s incantation was used for this purpose, and once someone touches it, they will receive the curse of the dragon clan''s incantation. That saint obviously didn''t know or didn''t believe this, so he died in front of the dragon tomb."


    "A single spell could kill a human Saint?" Eastern Hu felt that this was a bit hard to believe. A human saint, that was an existence that represented monstrous martial prowess. How could they not even be able to resist a dragon incantation?


    "The dragon''s necropolis was created by the energy of a dragon before it died. In addition to the power of its incantation, its terror is far beyond our imagination." Mystical Mystery said.


    "Since the Holy City knows about the existence of the dragon tomb, why haven''t they gone in to search for it in all these years?" Vale still had doubts.


    "Of course I did, but I''ve never been able to find it. The dragon tomb of the dragon race is hidden in the void, and only appears at a certain time." All those who had comprehended profound knowledge answered.


    "A specific time, such as ¡­?"


    "Like now." Amidst the duo''s puzzled expressions, Mystic One pointed at the fiery clouds in the distant horizon and revealed a smile.


    "So that''s how it is." The Void Valley and Eastern Fox instantly came to a realization. At the same time, their eyes also stared at the fiery clouds in the sky, revealing a fiery color.


    The legendary dragon tomb was a place with countless treasures. No one could resist it.


    "Young monk, how many people know about this?" In the next moment, Eastern Fox couldn''t help but ask.


    "Quite a few people." Enlightenment Xuan looked around and said, "Otherwise, there wouldn''t be so many people here, especially Mu Rong Xiao Zhan and the rest."


    Dongfang Hu helplessly shook his head, "Born in an ancient family, they really took advantage of me."


    Rumble rumble rumble!


    At this moment, rumbling sounds suddenly came from the distant horizon, as if a door that had been sealed for countless years was slowly opening. An ancient and boundless aura was spreading far away.


    At the same time, a draconic roar rose into the air, piercing through the skies like a thunderclap.


    "Looks like your legend is true." Eastern Fox murmured as he stared blankly at the sky.


    "The legendary True Dragon!" Enlightenment Xuan nodded his head. His usually calm eyes also revealed a passionate look.


    The legend of the True Dragon had existed for far too long. Its strength and mysteriousness caused one to be unable to extricate themselves from it.


    Weng! *


    At this moment, a rainbow colored cloud flew toward them from the horizon. On the cloud stood a ruddy old man.


    The old man took a step forwards in the distant horizon. His steps weren''t large, but in that instant, the space around him seemed to change. A distance of 10 miles followed with a single step!

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    "Greetings, Sage Tianqing!"


    When the old man appeared, everyone bowed in respect.


    Rainbow clouds, the birth of a sage!


    Tian Qing Saint was the last person to become a Saint in the Sacred City a hundred years ago. Since then, not a single person had become a Saint in a hundred years, so there were many legends about him in the Sacred City.


    When a sage arrived, the crowd would naturally bow down in worship. Even the proud and powerful Mu Rong Xiao Zhan would lower his head to the ground.


    "All disciples of the holy city listen to my orders. The changes that have occurred in the sea of fire this time are a great fortuitous encounter." "The lucky chance is right in front of you. Whether or not you can grasp it will depend on your luck." The Tianqing Saint stood in the air, his majestic voice accurately transmitted into everyone''s ears.


    Hearing this, the crowd immediately went into an uproar. It wasn''t hard to tell from the Tianqing Saint''s words that the upper echelons of the holy city wouldn''t interfere in this matter, and instead left their chances for the younger generations to fight over.


    Amongst the crowd, Eastern Fox was also lightly covering her sexy red lips as she said in surprise, "Saint Sage really is a big shot. You can even ignore the dragon tomb?"


    "Amitabha, from what I know, the incantation on the door to the Dragon''s Tomb has a special use. The higher the cultivation, the greater the restriction, a saint cannot enter." However, Enlightenment said with a smile.


    "Little monk, you know all this?" Dongfang Hu looked at Enlightenment Xuan in surprise, and he became even more afraid of the hidden buddhist gate. This little monk seemed to know everything.


    "Then do you know what the so-called ''great world'' means?" This was the first time he had heard of this term.


    "I''ve heard Master mention that the great world is also the great calamity. If you can pass it, the Azure Province will enter an unprecedented flourishing world." Mystical Mystery said.


    "What if I can''t make it through?" The Emptiness Realm Expert asked.


    Enlightenment Xuan was silent for a moment before he sighed and said, "Life is on the line."


    The Void Valley and Eastern Hu''er looked at each other, their expressions slightly changing.


    Weng! *


    At this moment, an enormous aura soared into the sky.


    As everyone watched, a crystalline droplet of water gently floated in the hands of the Tianqing Saint. It was a droplet of water that emitted a suffocating aura.


    "What is that? How can there be such a powerful aura?!"


    The crowd was in a state of extreme shock. Facing this drop of water, it was as though they were facing a vast ocean; they couldn''t help but feel a sense of insignificance.


    "Young monk?" Eastern Fox called out softly.


    Enlightenment Xuan immediately recovered from his shock and pondered for a moment. Then, he uncertainly said: "If I''m not wrong, it should be the Tears of the Female Emperor!"


    "Should?"


    Eastern Hu looked at Mystic One in surprise. This was the first time in her memories that she had heard the latter reply with such uncertainty.


    "Female emperor? Is there such a person? How come I''ve never heard of him? " After the surprise, Eastern Fox became even more doubtful, because the title of ''Female Emperor'' was simply too foreign to her.


    The Void Valley also frowned as it looked at Enlightenment Xuan. It was obvious that he didn''t know either.


    "I don''t know much either. I''ve only read about her in some random records from the ancient scrolls of my sect. It is said that she is the only female empress in the history of the Nine Prefectures, so the world called her ''Queen Mother''. However, her life is too mysterious, and it''s only known to the world."

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    "Female Emperor?"


    After Eastern Fox and the Void Valley finished listening to what Mystic Mist had to say, they looked at each other and saw deep shock in the depths of each other''s eyes.


    This news was too shocking!


    The Great Emperor was the strongest existence in an era, an existence that surpassed the peak of sages. Every Great Emperor was a legend, and was revered by the world. However, the meaning behind Mystic One''s words was that a mysterious female Emperor had appeared in history that no one knew of. How could this not be shocking?


    "Milords, no need to be too concerned. I was only guessing. After all, that matter is really too mysterious, and even my school is not clear about it." In fact, from the bottom of his heart, he was also very suspicious about this matter. However, as for the things recorded by his sect, he believed them to be true.


    "Since it''s just a guess, how do you know that the water drop is the Tears of the Female Emperor?" The Hollow Gorge asked.


    "According to the legends, there are only two things that can extinguish the flames of a True Dragon. One is the water of the Nine Nether, two is the tear of a female Emperor, and a single drop of the water of the Nine Nether is not enough to extinguish a sea of fire as big as a danger zone." Mystic One explained.


    "Then what is the Tears of Woman Emperor? The tears of the female emperor? " Dongfang Hu asked.


    "It''s not tears, but as for what they are, this little monk does not know. However, there is a legend that the Tears of Women has another name, called ''Heaven Dew''." Mystic One replied.


    "Heaven''s Dew?" Not tears? "


    The duo from Eastern Fox became more and more suspicious.


    At this moment, the Tianqing Saint had already begun his actions.


    With a flick of his finger, ''Tears of Women'' instantly transformed into a tiny stream of light, flying into the ultimate fire zone.


    In the next moment, they discovered that a drizzle of rain had suddenly begun to fall in front of them. The droplets of rain were crystal clear, as if they were not the rain, but rather the Immortal Spring that was flowing down from the sky.


    Cool and smooth, refreshing and refreshing!


    As the drizzle fell down, the flames of the ultimate fire in the sea of fire began to extinguish at a speed visible to the naked eye.


    The eternal sea of fire gradually calmed down.


    Seeing this scene, Tian Qing Saint silently nodded his head, and then his figure slowly faded into the void.


    His mission had already been completed, so there was no need for him to stay.


    "The fire is out. Charge!"


    The next moment, someone from the crowd shouted out. In that instant, countless people rushed towards the fiery horde.


    Sage Tianqing had already said that this was a great opportunity, so no one wanted to miss it.


    "I''ve decided to go in and take a look. What about you?" Eastern Fox asked the two like a void valley.


    Xu Que was silent for a moment before he nodded his head and said, "Let''s go."


    "It will be dangerous inside." Mystic One replied in a serious tone.


    "Are you going or not?" Dongfang Hu asked.


    "Naturally."


    As the sound of his voice faded, the three of them stepped into the sea of fire.


    On the other side, after Young Master Huo Yu saw that more and more people were pouring into the ultimate danger ground of the sea of fire, he was finally ready to move out.


    However, before he left, he had a few things he needed to do.


    "All disciples of the Fire Alliance and above Nihility God Stage, follow me. All disciples of the Hidden Realm and above, listen to the arrangements of the fire eye."


    As he finished speaking, Young Master Huo Yu looked towards Huo Yan and Liu Yin, "Find Cang Yun and kill him without mercy!"


    As the sound of his voice faded, Young Master Huo Yu and more than ten figures rushed into the sea of flames.


    Huo Yan clenched his fists as he watched Huo Yu''s back. He was extremely unwilling. He also wanted to go inside to find a lucky chance rather than kill an unimportant person.


    However, he could not refuse Young Master Huo Yu''s orders.

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    In the ultimate land of fire, in a barren wasteland.


    Ever since the changes in the sea of fire and the Scarlet Flame Fire Wolf''s escape, Cang Yun had been living in these ruins.


    After recuperating for a long time, his injuries had already fully recovered and he was now in a complete state.


    As the mutation ended, it suddenly started to drizzle.


    Cang Yun stood up and looked at the sky with a serious expression. With the temperature of the sea of fire, it was impossible for rain to fall here. Yet, something happened in front of his eyes. He was extremely confused.


    In the next moment, when the rain fell onto the ground, the eternal sea of fire gradually extinguished. At this moment, Cang Yun finally realized that something was amiss.


    He shifted his gaze to the deepest part of the sea of flames. The flames there were also gradually extinguishing, reaching all the way to the location of the fiery cloud in the sky.


    "Someone deliberately extinguished the flames here." Cang Yun mumbled to himself. The flames of the ultimate fire in the sea of fire would never extinguish for tens of thousands of years. If it wasn''t man-made, then it would never have extinguished so quickly.


    "Could it be that the Holy City discovered the change and extinguished the flames here in order to investigate the secrets there?" A series of conjectures flashed through Cang Yun''s mind.


    Swish swish!


    At this time, sounds of breaking wind rapidly came from afar.


    Cang Yun''s expression slightly changed as he secretly hid within the ruins. After that, he saw the disciples of the Sacred City flying past one after another. Their target was the fiery cloud in the distance.


    This caused Cang Yun to be even more certain of his previous thoughts.


    But at the same time, his situation had become even more dangerous. This was because the ultimate fire ground in the sea of fire had already lost its flame, and the Fire League would definitely come in to surround and kill him.


    Cang Yun mused for a long while as he thought of all this. Finally, he moved and rushed toward the fire cloud in the distance.


    At the same time, in a certain place in the deepest reaches of the Returning Ruins.


    An ancient and majestic palace stood tall here. Its shape was extremely peculiar, and its entire body was made out of dark elements, making it seem rather oppressive.


    At the very top of the palace, there was a demon statue baring its fangs and brandishing its claws. Its face was terrifying and hideous, its scarlet eyes stared towards the distant holy city, filled with greed and hatred, vivid and lifelike.


    At this moment, in this palace brimming with an evil aura, there were over ten strange figures gathered together.


    These figures were extremely strange because they were not real entities. Instead, they existed as illusions, and their bodies were filled with a surging evil aura.


    What was even weirder was that the eyes of these phantoms were extremely peculiar as they emitted a resplendent and demonic blue light, causing one''s heart to palpitate.


    If Cang Yun was here, he definitely wouldn''t be unfamiliar with these silhouettes. This was because he had once encountered a similar situation in the Immortal Yang secret realm.


    Without a doubt, these phantoms were the legendary evil race, Baleful Yin!


    The only difference was that the evil aura exuded by these illusions were much stronger than the one that Cang Yun had met. Especially the apparition sitting in the palace, the aura around it was like an endless abyss, even a glance would be suffocating.


    It was the Venerable Yin Master of the Baleful Yin Family!


    "The necropolis of the True Dragon has been opened." Yin Zun''s sapphire blue eyes gazed into the distance, seeming to pierce through the endless space, directly into the depths of the sea of fire. And then in a hoarse, hollow voice.


    "In the past, the Fire Dragon Emperor was a great enemy to our clan. He slaughtered more than ten thousand of our clansmen, and this hatred cannot be avoided. Even if it is dead now, we must not let it rest in peace!" An elder of the Baleful Yin Faction angrily said with a cold voice.


    "Correct, the Holy City has already made their move. We cannot let the Fire Dragon Emperor''s inheritance fall into the hands of the human race, or else our clan''s rise to power might be affected."


    "As the great world approaches, the Fire Dragon Emperor chose to open the dragon tomb at this time. It''s very likely that he had already planned for this long and could not let it succeed!" The rest of the yin fiend elders also followed suit.


    "Quiet!"


    Yin Zun''s gloomy voice rang out, suppressing the clamor within the palace.


    "According to what this noble one knows, the most important inheritance in the Fire Dragon Emperor''s Tomb is its life dragon flame. This thing has too great of a restraining effect on my clan. Indeed, no matter what, we cannot let anyone else obtain it, especially humans!"


    "However, before the Fire Dragon Emperor died, he laid a Dragon Curse on his Dragon Tomb. Even those above Nihility God Stage were unable to enter, so it would be very difficult to destroy this matter." Yin Zun slowly said.


    "Yin Zun, you worry too much. Our tribe is born stronger than humans, since the Dragon Tomb has restricted our cultivation, this is our clan''s advantage. As long as we send some young clansmen, we can easily complete the mission." A Baleful Yin elder said.


    "That''s right, how can those lowly reptiles of the human race contend with my noble Baleful Yin tribe? As long as we send enough young people, not only can we complete the mission, but we can also kill two birds with one stone!" Another Baleful Yin elder spoke.


    Upon hearing this, the Yin Zun was silent for a moment before nodding his head in agreement.


    "This is indeed a very good opportunity. If we can destroy the Fire Dragon Emperor''s Life Dragon Flame and also severely injure the young geniuses of the human race, it will be of great help to our clan''s rise to power."


    With that, the Yin Master swept his eyes across the crowd and said, "Then, who do you think is the most suitable person to bring the group?"


    "I believe that we should unquestionably be led by Yin Mo, he is the most powerful existence among this generation of youngsters. For such an important matter, we should give it to him, and only he can accomplish it with absolute certainty." A Baleful Yin Elder immediately suggested.


    "You can''t!"


    However, this Baleful Yin elder''s suggestion was immediately rejected by the other elder.


    "Yin Xie is indeed the number one genius of the younger generation, but because of this, we cannot send him. The Fire Dragon Emperor''s tomb is in the radius of the Holy City, so if anything happens to Yin Xie, it will be a great loss to our clan!"


    "I think it''s better to send Yin You than Yin Mo. Although the talent is a bit inferior, it''s still enough to completely crush those so-called geniuses of the human race. Yin You is also good at scheming, so being led by him is the best choice."


    The elder''s words won the support of even more people. The Baleful Yin tribe had been silent for tens of thousands of years in exchange for their current opportunity to rise. To them, the importance of a genius was even greater than that of the Holy City.


    Yin Zun also nodded his head, "Send Yin He. However, tell him that this mission is a success that cannot be failed. I do not wish to see a second Yin He."


    The Yin Master that spoke of was the Yin Sha that Cang Yun had encountered in the Immortal Yang Secret Realm.

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    At the deepest part of the sea of fire, in the sky, dark red fire clouds covered the entire area.


    At this time, more than half of the disciples in the Holy City had already gathered here.


    In the center of the fiery clouds, a dazzling golden door was quietly opening.


    The golden door was engraved with numerous strange symbols that gave off a heart palpitating aura. A primordial aura surged out from within the door.


    Behind the golden door was an empty void. It was as if the gate appeared out of thin air and led to an unknown land.


    The disciples of the Sacred City stood off in the distance, watching from afar. They were all stunned by this aura.


    However, at this moment, no one was in a hurry to go forward. This was because there were countless savage spirit beasts entering the chrysalis. It was obvious that they were not the only ones fighting for this opportunity.


    This scene also caused many people''s hearts to waver. When faced with so many savage Spiritual Beasts, if one''s strength was insufficient, one would only die if they entered.


    For those of them who lived in the Holy City, this was something that they had no doubt about.


    However, many people had calm expressions. Without a doubt, these people were more or less confident in their own strength. The Holy City never lacked geniuses. Although the savage beasts were powerful, it was not difficult for true geniuses to defeat them.


    Finally, all the spiritual beasts had entered the door of the necropolis.


    Swish swish swish!


    In an instant, the crowd that had been unable to restrain themselves flew over.


    In the crowd, Cang Yun had also arrived. However, when he saw Young Master Huo Yu standing in front of the crowd, he carefully hid his traces. After all, this wasn''t the Holy City.


    The next moment, Cang Yun raised his head to look at the golden door before him. He didn''t know that this was the door to the dragon tomb, but there seemed to be a mysterious call coming from the door that connected with his soul.


    At this moment, the crowd began to rush into the golden door. Cang Yun hesitated and followed him in.


    Weng! *


    The moment they stepped through the golden door, everyone felt as though they had entered a completely different world.


    The place was vast and empty, and the air was filled with a hazy mist.


    "AHH!"


    Suddenly, a scream was heard from the crowd.


    As everyone watched, a disciple of the Sacred City began to roll on the ground. His skin began to rot, and his blood mixed with pus, making people feel cold.


    "Ah ¡­" "Help!"


    The next moment, more and more people began to have the same symptoms. The whole scene was filled with a strange atmosphere.


    "Be careful, the fog is poisonous!" Finally, a figure stood up and warned in a clear voice.


    The person speaking was wearing a large monastic robe. It was Monk Jiu Xuan!


    Hearing this, everyone hurriedly circulated the Origin Energy in their bodies for isolation.


    "Poisoned?" "What''s going on?" Young Master Huo Yu frowned and asked.


    "According to my speculations, this fog should be corpse poison. If someone with a low cultivation touches it, their skin will crack and they will fester and die!" Monk Jianxuan solemnly said as he looked at the poisoned disciple at the very beginning.


    In just the blink of an eye, that disciple had already died. His entire body had turned into pus, and it was exactly the same as Enlightenment Profound''s description.


    "Corpse poison, there is so much fog here, what kind of creature would be able to produce so much corpse poison after death?" Some people could not help but exclaim.


    Enlightenment Xuan didn''t speak as he looked to the extreme distance. Only the Fire Dragon Emperor''s corpse could produce such a thick corpse poison, but many people didn''t know this, and Enlightened Xuan didn''t have any intention of telling him.


    "Those who are not strong, hurry up and leave. Don''t lose your life just because you are greedy for treasures."


    It could be seen that he still valued the disciples of Holy City a lot, and didn''t want them to die in vain.


    However, human nature was always greedy. Mu Rong Zhan''s words only made a small portion of the people retreat, while the majority remained indifferent.


    Seeing this, Mu Rong Zhan didn''t say anything more. With the golden halberd in hand, he disappeared into the mist in a flash.


    Upon seeing this, the other Nihility God Stage experts also followed one after another.


    "Just as we entered the door, there are already people sacrificed. The danger inside is definitely hard to imagine. I wonder how many people will be able to come out alive." Enlightenment Xuan looked at the corpses that had turned into pus as he spoke with a pitiful expression.


    "People die for money, birds die for food. This is very normal." Eastern Fox, on the other hand, was smiling happily without much sympathy.


    The world of martial arts had always been cruel. Perhaps one day, she would also die like this. And, if that moment really came, she wouldn''t need the sympathy of others.


    In the next moment, everyone also began to follow the steps of those Nihility God Stage experts and started to head deeper in.


    Cang Yun had always been very cautious among the crowd, but he also discovered a problem, and that was the Fire Alliance''s Hidden Realm disciples. He hadn''t seen a single one of them, which made him feel puzzled and relieved at the same time.


    Around two hours later, everyone finally walked out of the corpse poison fog region.


    The world before his eyes suddenly opened up, but the atmosphere became even more oppressive. The surroundings were all dark and gloomy, and the air was filled with an eerie atmosphere. At the same time, there was a faintly discernible smell of blood.

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    "Amitabha, the yin aura here is extremely dense, please be careful." The Nihility God Stage experts had already left, so the three of them were the strongest experts here. His words carried a lot of weight.


    Hearing this, everyone secretly braced themselves.


    The group continued forward, maintaining their vigilance along the way.


    Crack!


    Suddenly, a crackling sound rang out in the space.


    Crack


    In the next moment, before anyone could even react, dense sounds rang out crazily from all sorts of dark corners.


    "AHH!"


    Immediately afterwards, a miserable scream rang out at almost the same time, and a disciple of the Holy City who was at the edge of the group was in a crisis. In the dim environment, everyone could only see a pale white hand die as it clasped around the disciple''s neck.


    This palm only had joints and not a single strand of flesh wrapped around it. It looked like a dried corpse, which was extremely horrifying.


    Some people tried to come to their senses, but their pale palms had already embedded themselves into that disciple''s flesh. In the blink of an eye, that Holy City disciple was killed.


    At the same time, the surrounding crowd was filled with a cacophony of voices.


    Everyone''s expression changed!


    Swish!


    Suddenly, a pale figure entered everyone''s line of sight. It was as if they had seen a hand before, and this body was also reduced to a skeleton.


    Eastern Hu was the quickest to react. He pointed out his finger, and in an instant, the surging Origin Energy converged into a violet light that pierced through the air.


    Bang!


    Eastern Fox''s attack landed directly on the skeleton''s sternum, and an explosion sounded out.


    However, in the next moment, everyone discovered to their astonishment that this finger had only broken a bone. As for this skeleton, it didn''t care as it rushed towards the crowd.


    "How is this possible!" She had absolute confidence in her own strength. Although she had casually attacked with that blow just now, even an ordinary warrior of the ninth layer of Concealment wouldn''t be able to block it. This man of bones, on the other hand, had only broken a single bone in its defenseless state!


    "Everyone be careful, this is a corpse slave!" Mystical Mystery seemed to have discovered the secret of this man of bones, and shouted loudly.


    "This item is specially crafted by experts. Although it does not have any Origin Energy or divine abilities, its entire body is comparable to a divine weapon. You must not fight against it in close combat!"


    Hearing this, everyone immediately burst into retreat.


    "Let''s attack together with source energy!"


    As the sound of Enlightenment Xuan''s voice faded, everyone quickly reacted. Surging Origin Energy rose up and dozens of Origin Energy attacks instantly attacked the corpse slave.


    BOOM!


    An earth-shattering explosion resounded. After the light dissipated, the corpse slave finally turned into powder.


    Everyone heaved a long sigh of relief.


    Da da ¡­!


    However, at this time, a series of heart-stopping footsteps rang out once more. Everyone looked around and discovered, to their horror, that a dense number of pale white figures had appeared before their eyes.


    There were at least a hundred of them!


    "Don''t panic, let''s attack together!" Enlightenment Xuan shouted.


    His words allowed many people to instantly find the backbone of the fight. They immediately mobilized their Origin Energy and began to launch a wave of fierce attacks, just like how they had done so many times in the past.


    Peng Peng Peng...!


    Explosions once again sounded. Gathering everyone''s power, that corpse slave in front of them instantly turned into powder.


    However, the situation was now in a crisis, because those corpse slaves that had not been attacked had already rushed into the crowd!

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    "Ah ¡­!"


    "Help!"


    In the dusky space, miserable shrieks could be heard incessantly.


    The corpse slaves rushed into the crowd and started a crazy slaughter.


    Just like Enlightened Xuan had said, these corpse slaves had been refined through special techniques. Their bones were comparable to divine weapons, and their close-combat attacks and defenses were extremely terrifying. Even their Origin Energy defense couldn''t block their sharp claws.


    In this whole scene, less than half of the Holy City''s disciples could compete with him, and there was not much talk about those who could directly kill the corpse slaves. In other words, at least half of the people facing the corpse slaves were directly slaughtered.


    At this point, the crowd could no longer gather to attack. The scene could be described as chaotic and tragic.


    Cang Yun was also in the crowd. Facing such a situation, he did not hold back at all and tried his best to protect himself.


    Bang!


    He threw out a palm attack, which hit a corpse slave''s sternum. The surging power of the Void God directly shattered the corpse slave''s sternum.


    The power of the Nihility God was much stronger than its source energy. This was also the reason why most people were unable to fight against the corpse slave. It was because there were too few people who possessed the power of the Nihility God.


    Although Cang Yun''s palm had shattered the corpse slave''s breastbone, the latter didn''t seem to be affected at all, and continued to attack Cang Yun.


    Seeing this, Cang Yun frowned. He could see that these corpse slaves were just like the battle puppets he had refined before. They were not living creatures and could not feel any pain unless they were completely destroyed.


    After understanding all of this, Cang Yun took out the Blue Peak Sword.


    In the next moment, he instantly displayed the Concept of the Sword!


    A sword light appeared and slashed down!


    Crack!


    This corpse slave split open from the top of its head and turned into two halves. Even though it didn''t die, it had completely lost its ability to fight.


    In the distance, Eastern Fox was keenly aware of this sword, and he looked over.


    "Eh?"


    After that, she let out a soft ''huh'' and revealed a sly smile towards Cang Yun.


    Cang Yun raised his brows, confused.


    He knew about Eastern Hu''er''s name. He had seen her on the Mortal Board the moment he had entered the holy city. Furthermore, because of the rarely seen name of the East, Cang Yun had even guessed the relationship between the former and Dongfang Chen. However, this was the first time Cang Yun had seen such a thing.


    In the next moment, a red ribbon shot out from Eastern Fox''s hand, wrapping around the corpse slave in front of him.


    This Hong Ling was Eastern Fox''s weapon!


    Peng!


    In the blink of an eye, the corpse slave that was wrapped in red silk shattered. It was extremely simple, as if the red silk was not wrapped up by a corpse slave that was comparable to a divine weapon, but rotted wood that would shatter upon contact.


    Cang Yun''s eyes widened slightly. Eastern Hu''er''s strength was beyond his imagination.


    However, before Cang Yun could think too much, another corpse slave ran towards him. Cang Yun continued to fight with the Cyan Peak Sword in his hand.


    Time slowly passed. An hour later, a pungent smell of blood filled the entire space. Dozens of disciples of the Sacred City had already perished.


    However, the battle situation had clearly changed. Emptiness Valley, Dongfang Hu, and Enlightenment Xuan had killed the majority of the corpse slaves and gradually controlled the situation.


    Finally, everyone joined hands again and killed all the corpse slaves.


    Without the joy of surviving a disaster, everyone sank into silence. The deaths of dozens of people made everyone aware of the danger. This was a place where dragons and tigers were born, and every step they took was filled with fear.


    No one was in a hurry to move forward. Instead, they sat down and began to meditate.

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    "Your swordplay is not bad."


    While they were resting, Eastern Fox suddenly walked over with her sexy figure, and said to Cang Yun with a smile.


    "Thank you for your praise." Cang Yun slightly nodded his head, but he didn''t quite understand why Eastern Fox would pay attention to him. It was because there were many people here that were stronger than him.


    "What, don''t you welcome me?" Eastern Hu asked softly with a coquettish expression.


    "No, this is my honor. I just didn''t expect you to notice me." Cang Yun smiled.


    Honestly speaking, this Eastern Fox''s appearance was indeed devastatingly beautiful. In addition to her innate gentleness, there were many men who would go crazy for her. However, Cang Yun was not one of them.


    "I came here not only because of your swordsmanship, but more importantly because of your courage. This is the active region of the Fire League, aren''t you afraid of being discovered?" Eastern Fox asked with a smile.


    "If I''m afraid, then I won''t offend Young Master Huo Yu, and I won''t leave the Holy City either. But I will be careful, at least for now, I''m not their opponent." Cang Yun replied.


    "Is he just not a match right now?" Dongfang Hu''s eyebrows shot up, and he immediately praised, "You''re really confident. In our generation, you''re probably the only one who dares to say such words."


    Cang Yun smiled without a word. In his generation, he was naturally referring to the current disciples on the Mortal Board.


    "Other than what I just said, there is another thing. You still owe me one." Eastern Hu''s charming eyes carried a smile as he said this meaningfully.


    "Do I owe you a favor?"


    Cang Yun was a bit suspicious. He remembered that he had never seen Eastern Fox before, this was something Cang Yun was sure of. After all, with Eastern Fox''s temperament, if he had seen his before, he would never have forgotten about it.


    "Venus Saliva, do you still remember?" Eastern Fox asked with a smile.


    "Venus Saliva, it''s you!" Cang Yun was surprised.


    The Saliva of Venus was something that he had bought for the Battle Puppet and had been obtained at the auction. At that time, a mysterious person had also participated in the fight for it.


    Cang Yun never thought that the mysterious person at that time would actually be this Eastern Fox in front of him!


    "But that day, the voice I heard was clearly a man''s?" Cang Yun still had some doubts.


    "Is it hard to change your voice?" Eastern Fox''s voice changed, and he replied with a man''s voice.


    This voice was very familiar, and Cang Yun was finally certain that the person from that day was indeed Eastern Fox.


    "In that case, I did indeed thank Miss Dongfang that day." Cang Yun expressed his gratitude.


    The use of battle puppets was extremely important to Cang Yun. Although battle puppets did not appear often and were already destroyed, but back in the Immortal Yang Secret Realm, if it weren''t for the battle puppets'' help, Cang Yun would not have been able to obtain such a great opportunity.


    Therefore, Cang Yun was also sincerely grateful towards Eastern Fox''s modesty in one go.


    "A simple ''thank you'' isn''t enough. You must owe me a favor." Eastern Hu''er rolled her eyes at Cang Yun and smiled coquettishly.


    "Sure, I owe you one." Cang Yun nodded.


    The next moment, Cang Yun smiled and said, "Miss Dongfang should be from the Dongfang family of the Antarctic Realm, right?"


    "What do you mean?" Eastern Fox''s eyebrows twitched.


    "The Dongfang family''s surname is quite rare, and from what I know of the Azure Province, it is only the Dongfang family from the Antarctic Realm. In addition, Miss Dongfang bought the Goldstar Saliva that day. That''s why I asked that." Cang Yun laughed.


    "Why would buying the Venus Saliva have anything to do with the Antarctic Realm?" Eastern Fox still hadn''t admitted it.

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    "I have a friend from the Antarctic Realm, so I know a bit about the things in the Antarctic Realm. The Venus Saliva should be very important to the Dongfang family." Cang Yun said with a smile. He once told him that there was a big problem with the Dongfang family''s cultivation method, and after the soul pond refining, those who failed would lose their talent to practice martial arts. This way, there was only one method left for these people to cultivate ¡ª Body Refinement.


    And as everyone knew, the Venus extension had a miraculous effect in refining the body. Thinking of all of this, Cang Yun deduced that this Eastern Fox was most likely a member of the Eastern Family of the Antarctic Realm.


    "What a clever fellow." Seeing Cang Yun''s assured expression, Eastern Fox shook her head helplessly and smiled, "I admit that I am indeed from the Dongfang family of the Antarctic Realm, and I know the person you know. Xiao Chen is my younger brother, so I know that you two killed the Purple gold python together."


    Cang Yun nodded his head and then asked curiously, "Dongfang Chen hasn''t come to the Sacred City?"


    Cang Yun had seen Dongfang Chen''s talent and abilities before, so he could''ve entered the holy city. It was rather strange that he hadn''t come yet.


    "Xiao Chen is the Young Master of the Antarctic Realm. The Sacred City is too dangerous, so our old man can''t be at ease with him." After she finished speaking, she covered her mouth and chuckled lightly, "Unlike you. As the young master, you dare to enter any kind of dragon lagoon or tiger cave? Even Realm Lord Cang can relax now?"


    "He''s quite at ease." Cang Yun shook his head with a smile. In his impression, his father was indeed not overly worried, and had always wanted him to become a "farmed" state.


    Dongfang Hu chuckled. This young man in front of him was indeed different from the usual aristocratic disciples. His untamed nature was especially conspicuous.


    "Are you still going in? Aren''t you afraid of encountering Young Master Huo Yu? " In the next moment, Eastern Fox blinked and asked.


    "Since he''s already here, he naturally has to enter. Even if he were to meet me, it would be impossible for him to kill me in front of all these people, no?" Cang Yun shrugged his shoulders and laughed.


    "You have guts. Let''s go."


    It turned out that while the two of them were talking, most of them had already recovered and were preparing to continue forward.


    Cang Yun nodded as he followed the crowd.


    The deeper they went, the darker the surroundings became. A heavy and depressing atmosphere enveloped the hearts of everyone present.


    Clatter!


    In front of them, the people of the Void Valley suddenly stopped.


    What was going on?


    The crowd was slightly shocked as they all looked over.


    Hiss!


    However, with a single glance, many people involuntarily sucked in a mouthful of cold air.


    In front of them, there were more than ten especially huge corpses lying on the ground. Judging from their appearance, these corpses were the same as the corpse slaves they had encountered before. However, their bodies were a lot bigger, so it was obvious that these corpse slaves were much stronger than before they died.


    "He shattered it with a single halberd strike. His strength is indeed extraordinary." He looked at the corpse in front of him and said.


    As for the him in the mouth of the Void Valley, it was not hard for anyone to guess. Besides Dongfang Shaotian, who else could be famous for this halberd?


    "Great. It seems that the experts from the Void God Realm have opened up a path for us." Enlightenment nodded his head.


    Hearing this, everyone felt a burst of joy. If they had to deal with these corpse slaves themselves, the consequences would be very hard to predict.


    Moments later, the group continued their journey.


    Along the way, they once again encountered many giant corpse slaves that were destroyed, which was shocking. Obviously, these corpse slaves were not few in number.


    Fortunately, none of them encountered any danger.


    The experts walking in the front had opened up a path for them. As the saying goes, before a person, when a person grows a tree, the person behind the tree will be able to enjoy the shade.


    About four hours later, a ray of light suddenly appeared in front of everyone''s eyes.


    "That''s ¡­"


    Everyone was shocked. They had been in the dark the entire time, but this sudden burst of light made them feel especially excited.


    "You finally walked out?"


    Many of them quietly let out a sigh of relief. The previous environment was too vile. In order to prevent the corpse slaves from dying, everyone had been tense and felt too uncomfortable.


    Unknowingly, everyone quickened their pace.


    In his line of sight, the light became brighter and brighter, gradually melting the darkness.


    "It''s out!"


    Everyone relaxed. In front of them was an empty plain without the slightest hint of danger. Such an environment made them feel at ease.


    However, within the crowd, Cang Yun was frowning.


    There was a faint sense of unease in his heart. He couldn''t explain it clearly, he could only feel an intangible sense of danger quietly approaching.


    "AHH!" Why is my source energy losing! "


    Suddenly, the crowd cried out in alarm.


    Hearing this, everyone instantly became vigilant, and at the same time, noticed that something was amiss.


    "The Origin Energy in my body is also dissipating!"


    "Me too ¡­"


    "What''s going on?"


    The crowd began to panic. Origin Energy was the foundation of a martial artist''s strength, and any martial artist would find it difficult to remain calm in such a situation.


    "There''s danger here, everyone go back!" Dongfang Hu immediately reacted and loudly shouted, preparing to lead everyone back.


    However, just as they turned their heads, they became even more panicked. Where was the retreat path? As far as the eye could see, endless plains.


    "We''re trapped in another dimension. We can''t retreat." The Hollow Gorge said in a deep voice.


    "Ah, my hand!"


    But at this moment, a sharp scream rang out.


    Everyone looked over. A horrifying scene happened. That person''s palm was rapidly aging, and in only a few breaths, it already appeared as if it was dried up.


    The next moment, these signs quickly spread throughout his body.


    In a short moment, a young man who was originally in his prime turned into an old man who was about to die. It was as if some sort of force had sucked out all of his life force in a short period of time.


    "Ah ¡­!"


    The teenager kept screaming. His voice was as old as his body.


    "Save me!"


    When he used the last of his strength to utter those two words, his body gradually collapsed like a dissolved sand soldier, turning into a pile of dirt.


    Hiss!


    Gasps could be heard from the silent crowd. The scene before their eyes was too shocking, it was unbelievable.


    What kind of power could actually make a young person instantly die of old age and turn into a pile of dirt without leaving behind even a single corpse?


    But people didn''t have time to think about it.


    "Run!"


    With a loud shout from an unknown person, the crowd instantly woke up and began to frantically flee.


    The three people of the Hollow Valley, Eastern Fox, and Enlightened Xuan didn''t immediately run away. As the three strongest people in the group, even if they were in danger, they could still barely maintain their calm.


    "Before I figure out what''s going on, I think it''s better not to run around." Void Valley said.


    "I''ve used my soul to scan this place. If it wasn''t an illusion, then this space is shockingly large. It would be almost impossible to simply escape." Eastern Fox also nodded.


    Cang Yun did not escape either, and quickly walked towards the hollow valley''s location.


    "Everyone, do you have any speculations about the current situation?"

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    "Amitabha, this little monk has some guesses about the current situation. I wonder if everyone has heard of a miraculous power ¡ª Desolate?" Enlightened Mysterious Monk said.


    "Huang?"


    The Void Valley and Eastern Fox looked at each other, shock flashing through their eyes. They were clearly familiar with this name.


    However, Cang Yun was very confused.


    Seeing this, Eastern Fox explained to Cang Yun, "In the Great Thousand Worlds, there are many mysterious powers, such as the most common type of Five Elements powers. The power of desolation was also a type of power, and it was an extremely ancient and powerful power. In the history of the Nine Prefectures, a senior once cultivated the power of desolation, and finally ascended to the position of an Emperor! This sort of power is terrifyingly strong. "


    "Ancient power... "I understand ¡­" Cang Yun suddenly realized that the pure yang energy that existed in his body was one of the ancient powers. However, from Eastern Hu''er''s analysis, this kind of Desolate Force was an existence that was above the pure Yang energy, because it could be cultivated to the level of an Emperor.


    "In other words, this place is covered by the power of desolation. However, where did that power come from?" The Hollow Gorge asked Monk Jianxuan.


    Mystic One pondered for a moment and then said, "There are two possibilities. The first is man-made ¡­" However, the possibility of this is very small. Ever since the passing of the Desolate Heavenly Emperor Immortal, this humble one has never heard of anyone who has cultivated the power of desolation. Furthermore, to have cultivated to such a level, the probability of this happening is much lower. "


    "The second type of monk thinks that it is most likely. That is, that there is a precious treasure existing in this space ¡ª the Desolate Crystal!"


    "Desolate Crystals are similar to Origin Crystals. They are formed from the heavens and the earth, and they contain pure power of desolation. However, they are extremely rare, and there are only a few cases recorded in the records of the little monk''s sect." The Desolate Crystal will release a force field, and all life within it will be corroded by the power of the Desolate Force Field.


    Following Monk Enlightened Mystery''s slow explanation, Cang Yun and the rest roughly understood the current situation.


    "Then how do we get out of this predicament?" The Void Valley asked the most important question.


    Mystic One replied seriously, "From the various indications, we are trapped in a special space. The range of the Desolate Crystal Power Field is too big. It''s almost impossible for us to escape like this."


    Everyone nodded.


    In other words, when the Origin Energy in the body was depleted, the Desolate Force would begin to corrode their bodies. But choosing to escape would only increase the consumption of source energy, and the situation would become even more dangerous.


    "Is there any way to destroy this force field?" Cang Yun asked.


    Enlightenment Xuan was silent for a moment before he nodded and said, "There is. As long as we can find the Desolate Crystal and refine it, we will be able to break through the force field."


    "It''s that simple?" Then what are we waiting for, directly going to find the Desolate Crystal? " Cang Yun said matter-of-factly.


    However as the sound of his voice faded, he noticed that something was wrong. The three of them had strange expressions on their faces.


    "What, this Desolate Crystal is very hard to find?" Cang Yun probed.


    Eastern Hu shook his head. "The source of this force field is very easy to sense. I roughly know where it is now."


    As the most outstanding genius of the Dongfang family, naturally, Dongfang Hu was blessed with an extraordinary talent for the soul. No one doubted the strength of her soul.


    Cang Yun was even more confused, "Is that because?"


    "Because the closer we get to the force field, the denser the power of desolation becomes. With our power, it would be extremely difficult to even approach it, let alone refine it." Niu Gu explained with an expressionless face.


    "So powerful?" Cang Yun clicked his tongue. The three people in front of him were the most outstanding geniuses of the Holy City''s younger generation. Even they were helpless against them, so the severity of the matter was extremely terrifying.


    "Right now, our only hope is that those experts from the Void God Realm will also enter this space with us. With their powers, there is still a certain amount of hope." Enlightened Mysterious Monk sighed.


    However, just as she finished speaking, Eastern Hu''er shook her head: "There''s no hope. The source of the force field has always been in my senses, and there''s no trace of a Nihility God Stage expert''s aura. If they''re really here, it''s impossible for them not to look for the Desolate Crystal."


    "If that''s the case, there really is no other way." Everyone nodded, their hearts heavy.


    "Although there''s no other way, isn''t it important to give it a try?" Do you want to sit here and wait for death? " Cang Yun said.


    Void Valley''s people looked at each other and nodded.


    "Let''s go and take a look. If it really isn''t possible, then we can be considered to have done our best."


    With that, the group walked towards the source of Eastern Hu''s force field.


    Four hours later, everyone stopped in their tracks.


    In front of him, a huge volcano appeared. Black smoke billowed out from the volcano''s crater, causing the entire space to be covered in a scorching atmosphere.


    And in this scorching atmosphere, an invisible force of desolation was growing stronger and stronger. Cang Yun and the others could clearly feel the Origin Energy in their bodies draining uncontrollably.


    "The source of the force field is inside the volcano." Eastern Fox said softly.


    "Amitabha, this is even more difficult. The power of desolation alone is unable to resist it, and with the obstruction of the magma, it''s almost impossible." Mystic One sighed helplessly.


    Normally, with everyone''s cultivation, they would be able to resist the erosion of the magma, but the situation right now was special. If they used more Origin power to resist the magma, the pressure of desolation would be even greater.


    "It would be better if there were people with the fire attribute. It''s a pity that we''re not the three of us." Xu Que shook his head and sighed.


    "Ordinary fire attribute martial artists are also unable to resist the magma. It''s just that it''s a bit easier than ours. It''s not enough to deal with this situation." Mystic One continued.


    At this moment, Cang Yun''s calm voice rang out.


    "I should not be afraid of this magma."


    As he spoke, the pure Yang energy that had been lurking within Cang Yun''s body began to expand. Then, a violent heat wave swept across the area.


    "What a pure fire energy!" Eastern Fox covered her mouth in shock.


    In the Hollow Gorge, Enlightened Xuan Monk was also somewhat shocked. This was the first time he had ever seen such a pure fire attribute energy.


    "This is not fire attribute power, but pure Yang force! Benefactor Cang Yun is actually a dragon amongst men, to think that he is able to control such an ancient power. "


    The Mystical Monk Ming Xuan was truly well-informed. He immediately recognized the true nature of the azure cloud''s pure yang energy, and the shock on his face became even more obvious.


    Pure Yang energy was one of the most powerful forces in the world. Since ancient times, not many people could refine it.


    "However, your cultivation is still too weak. You have just started to condense a Nihility God, so it''s impossible for you to stop such a powerful force of desolation." Xu Que shook his head again.


    Hearing this, everyone became silent. Just as the Void Valley had said, the power of the Desolate Force was too strong. Even though they were still very far away, the Origin Energy was rapidly dissipating. If they were to face it head on, the Origin Energy in their bodies would be drained in an instant.

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    "No matter what, I have to try. Otherwise, there''s no hope in dragging it out this way."


    Cang Yun was silent for a moment. Finally, he made up his mind. Sitting on the ground and waiting for death wasn''t his style. As long as there was a sliver of hope, he would give it a try.


    "Amitabha, this is the only path we can take right now. This little one has a string of jewels. Please accept it. If you are in danger, crush it, and you can save it for now." Monk Jianxuan handed the prayer beads he brought along with him to Cang Yun.


    Seeing this, Cang Yun did not refuse. This was a life and death moment, his last hope was placed on him, he could not afford to lose.


    Grabbing the bead, Cang Yun felt a sense of peace, but it was also incomparably large. It was clear that this bead had been strengthened by the High Monk and possessed great power.


    "I have enough Origin Crystals here. Take them." At the same time, he took out several hundred Origin Crystals and handed them over to Cang Yun.


    Cang Yun was speechless. These Origin Crystals were not of ordinary low-grade quality. Most of them were high-grade Origin Crystals, and there were even two top-grade Origin Crystals. Their value was simply unimaginable.


    These guys were so rich.


    Cang Yun sighed in his heart. Compared to the two of them, Cang Yun''s own fortune could only be described as a tragic sight.


    "Sigh, you two fellows have already given me all sorts of good things. There is nothing worth taking from me." Eastern Fox looked at the scene in front of him and sighed helplessly.


    Although the Antarctic Realm could be said to be quite powerful in terms of power, those who were truly knowledgeable about the situation knew that compared to those hidden families, the former was actually very weak, especially in terms of resources.


    "These things are enough. Any more would be a waste." Cang Yun smiled. He understood Eastern Hu''er''s situation quite well. After all, in terms of background, he was much weaker than the latter.


    "How can that be? You risked your life to go, how can I take advantage of you?" Dongfang Hu shook his head and then revealed his signature foxy smile, saying, "How about this, if you really can be considered to have saved your elder sister''s life, your elder sister will have no way of repaying you. How about you repay me with your body?"


    "Eh ¡­"


    Cang Yun was stunned, he did not expect the person in front of him to say such fierce words.


    But to be fair, with Eastern Hu''er''s peerless appearance and fox-like temperament, it really made one''s heart tremble. Even Cang Yun felt a little impulsive in that instant.


    This kind of woman was a rare beauty, it was very difficult for men to not be tempted by her.


    The next moment, Cang Yun shook his head with all his might, suppressing the charm in his mind, and teased, "Now you''re taking advantage of me."


    "You, die!" Eastern Fox glared like a furious lioness.


    Seeing this, Cang Yun did not dare to hesitate and hurriedly ran away.


    With this incident, the heavy atmosphere dissipated quite a bit.


    The three people from the Void Valley watched Cang Yun leave. Only after the latter''s figure disappeared from their sight did they withdraw their gazes.


    "Is what you said true?" Suddenly, the Void Valley looked at Eastern Fox and asked with interest.


    Eastern Fox chuckled. "I don''t know either, but he''s more interesting than your two pieces of wood. Who knows, he might be tempted by me."


    "He''s not bad at all. Don''t you dare harm him." Rarely did the Void Valley say a few words of ridicule.


    "Eh?" Dongfang Hu and Monk Jianxuan both looked at the hollow valley in astonishment, as if they had discovered a new continent.


    But immediately after, Dongfang Hu''s expression darkened as he coldly snorted, "Men truly aren''t good people."


    "Amitabha ¡­" Enlightened Mysterious Monk felt somewhat unwilling to accept this. He was just about to open his mouth to speak.


    However, Dongfang Hu interrupted him and said, "You''re a monk, I didn''t say anything."


    "Ha ha!" The Hollow Gorge laughed out loud.


    He left Monk Jianxuan in a disorderly state in the wind.


    On the other side, Cang Yun who was walking alone had already arrived at the crater of the volcano.


    The scorching lava billowed in front of his eyes, and thick black smoke completely covered his thin body.


    Cang Yun held a high-grade Origin Crystal in both hands, but the Origin Energy within it was dissipating at a terrifying speed.


    "What a terrifying power of desolation!"


    Cang Yun licked his somewhat dry lips, his expression extremely solemn. In the short distance between the foot of the volcano and the mouth of the volcano, the power of desolation had increased by several times. Moreover, after Cang Yun had probed, he found out that the power of desolation within the volcano was even more terrifying.


    According to Cang Yun''s spiritual force, the source of the force field was located in the lava at the bottom of the volcano.


    "I''m not afraid of lava, but once I jump down there''s no turning back."


    Cang Yun thought for a moment. The inside of the volcano was a sea of magma, and once one jumped in it would be impossible to find any strength. It would be very difficult to get out, and with the addition of that terrifying power, it was basically impossible!


    If I don''t jump down, I can only wait for death. I still have too many things to do, so I have to risk it all and charge through!


    After making up his mind, Cang Yun''s eyes became serious. He no longer hesitated and jumped straight into the volcano.


    Plop!


    Upon entering the lava, Cang Yun immediately circulated the pure yang energy within his body. In an instant, the surrounding temperature began to soften, to the point where Cang Yun felt as if he was a fish in water.


    However, the next moment, Cang Yun''s expression suddenly changed ¡­


    Crack!


    The Origin Crystal in his hand only lasted for a few breaths of time before shattering. The power of the Desolate Force in the magma had reached an unimaginable level.


    Cang Yun did not dare to hesitate and immediately took out another two Origin Crystals and held them in his palm. At the same time, he circulated his cultivation technique and madly absorbed the Origin Energy within.


    However, the situation was still not looking good, because even though he was frantically absorbing the Origin Energy from the crystal, the Origin Energy in his body was still constantly flowing away.


    "No matter, charge!"


    In the next moment, Cang Yun made up his mind.


    Since there was no turning back to fire, it was impossible to turn back. In that case, he might as well go forward.


    Gulp!


    Cang Yun was like a small fish, swimming crazily towards the depths of the magma.


    However, there was nothing he could do about it. The lava in the volcano was very deep, and even though the azure cloud was like a fish in water, it was still impossible to reach the bottom in a short period of time.


    Ten minutes later, Cang Yun finally arrived at a location that was a third of the way to the bottom of the volcano.


    Crack!


    The Origin Crystal shattered once again. In these short ten minutes, he had already used up twenty high grade Origin Crystals. If the amount of Origin Energy inside was used to calculate, it would have reached an extremely terrifying level.


    However, the situation was even worse. The Origin Energy in his body was already less than half. At this rate, it would be impossible for him to reach the Desolate Crystal''s position. This was because the deeper one went, the more terrifying the power of desolation was and the more source energy they consumed.


    Once the Origin Energy in his body was exhausted, the Desolate Force would begin to corrode his body. The consequences would be unimaginable!

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    The situation was extremely dangerous, but Cang Yun was not in the mood to think about it. The only thought in his mind was that he needed to get to the Desolate Crystal as soon as possible.


    As he continued to dive deeper, the amount of Origin Crystals he had was rapidly increasing.


    By the time it reached two-thirds of its original position, it had already used up over a hundred Origin Crystals, and among them were the two precious Origin Crystals. If not, Cang Yun would not have been able to maintain his position.


    But right now, Cang Yun was at his limit ¡­ The Origin Energy in his body was almost bottomless, but the surrounding Desolate Force was becoming more and more terrifying.


    Tssss! *


    Drops of sweat rolled down Cang Yun''s face and were evaporated by the lava around him, producing sizzling sounds.


    This sweat wasn''t because of the surrounding heat, but because of the nervousness in Cang Yun''s heart.


    "Pure Yang energy, rise!"


    In the next moment, Cang Yun screamed out in his heart. Feeling helpless, he began to burn the pure Yang energy in his body.


    In that instant, a layer of fiery light enveloped him, and the pure Yang energy helped him to isolate the power of desolation.


    Cang Yun was slightly overjoyed. He took advantage of this precious time to dive down crazily.


    Three hundred meters ¡­ 500 feet ¡­ Three hundred meters ¡­


    Finally, as they got closer to the Desolate Crystal, Cang Yun could faintly make out a dark colored light through the lava as he circulated his eyesight.


    "It''s getting close!"


    Cang Yun could not help but feel excited.


    Pop!


    However, at this time, the pure yang energy around Cang Yun suddenly collapsed.


    Cang Yun''s expression changed greatly. If he lost his last bit of Yang energy, how could he defend against the power of the wilderness?


    In the next moment, Cang Yun felt a deathly stillness gushing into his body, crazily devouring his life force.


    Cang Yun continued to dive down.


    But after just a few breaths, he could see that his palm was rapidly aging.


    Soon after, it quickly spread to his arm and body.


    Gradually, the power of the Azure Cloud got smaller and smaller, to the point that it was no longer able to swim within the magma.


    "Am I going to die ¡­?" "Still another thirty meters ¡­"


    Despair, unwillingness, all kinds of emotions filled Cang Yun''s mind.


    His body became increasingly old, like a sapling that was withering rapidly. Perhaps in the next moment, it would consume the last of its life force.


    Cang Yun shut his eyes in despair.


    Weng! *


    However, at this moment, a powerful life force erupted from within Cang Yun''s body. It was actually able to completely reverse the corrosion of the Desolate Force.


    "This is ¡­"


    Cang Yun instantly woke up. Looking within his body, he discovered the source of this sudden life force ¨C a drop of golden blood!


    "Golden blood?" "Was that the drop of dragon blood that I absorbed when I first condensed my blood source?"


    After muttering to himself, Cang Yun instantly understood.


    So back then, he had not refined this drop of dragon blood. Rather, this drop of dragon blood had been silently hidden within his bloodline. This was something that Cang Yun himself did not know about.


    "Legend has it that a True Dragon is the most powerful being in the world. The vitality contained in this drop of dragon blood can help me resist the power of desolation!"


    As this thought flashed through his mind, Cang Yun was overjoyed.


    With the infusion of this life force, Cang Yun''s body once again radiated with power. He desperately dived down, reaching the final destination with only a hundred feet.


    However, Cang Yun shockingly discovered that the surrounding Desolate Force had once again soared.


    Hiss!


    In the next moment, Cang Yun could not help but gasp.


    Under the corrosion of the power of desolation, his body was constantly on the verge of collapsing.


    The invisible power of desolation was too domineering. It was like many tiny blades that cut deeply into his body. In just a moment, his flesh was badly mutilated.


    Fortunately, the golden dragon blood within his body was also showing its might. It frantically gave Cang Yun a strong life force, continuously healing his broken body.


    As one side was destroyed, the other side was reborn. The two powers seemed to be using Cang Yun''s body as a battlefield, creating a tug-of-war.


    As for Cang Yun, who was on the battlefield, he could not avoid the painful torture of living a life worse than death.


    Both destruction and rebirth were accompanied by unbearable pain.


    Cang Yun gritted his teeth as his upper and lower teeth grinded against each other, producing gurgling sounds. The intense pain caused his nerves to tighten, if it was any other person, they would have already fainted, but Cang Yun did not dare to lose consciousness. He desperately guarded his last bit of consciousness, and only had one thought, dive, continue diving!


    Three meters ¡­ Two Zhang ¡­ One zhang ¡­


    Finally, after enduring an endless amount of pain, a deep and clear light shone before his eyes.


    "This is the Desolate Crystal?"


    Cang Yun''s pained face forced out a smile. He had succeeded!


    The Desolate Crystal in front of him was similar in appearance to an Origin Crystal. It was the size of a fist and looked like a diamond-shaped crystal. The only difference was that the Desolate Crystal emitted a deep glow that made one''s heart palpitate.


    Without hesitation, Cang Yun reached out his hand to touch the Desolate Crystal.


    Crash! *


    However, just as they were about to come into contact, Cang Yun''s expression suddenly changed.


    His palm started to dissipate and turned into nothingness in an instant. The terrifying power of desolation was completely unable to resist. Even the life force of the dragon blood was completely at a disadvantage at this moment.


    "Cannot be touched?" "Then how should I refine it?"


    When the change occurred, Cang Yun began to panic. Even at this point, could it be that all of his efforts were for naught?


    No! I must succeed! He had to succeed!


    The next moment, Cang Yun gritted his teeth and made up his mind. He ignored it and continued to grab at the Desolate Crystal.


    Crash! *


    The moment they were about to come into contact, the palm continued to melt as the ten fingers linked together with the heart. In that instant, Cang Yun''s face contorted.


    However, he still did not stop!


    The fingerbone and the palm were slowly being swallowed up by the power of desolation. The entire scene was extremely terrifying.


    However, Cang Yun still did not care.


    Zhang Xuan continued forward and in the blink of an eye, his palm had completely disintegrated.


    "Hua!"


    At this moment, a string of buddhist beads slid down from Cang Yun''s bare arm and landed on the Desolate Crystal.


    Bang!


    In that instant, the buddhist beads disintegrated.


    In the next moment, before Cang Yun could react, an extremely dense golden light suddenly bloomed.


    This golden light was filled with an auspicious and massive energy that instantly formed a barrier, suppressing the Desolate Crystal''s power for a short period of time.


    As the power of desolation was suppressed, Cang Yun''s disintegrated palm began to recover under the effect of the life force of the dragon blood.


    After a brief moment of blankness, Cang Yun was overjoyed. He stretched out his palm and grabbed the Desolate Crystal.


    "Refine!"

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    "Do you think he will succeed?"


    At the foot of the mountain, the hollow valley stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the volcano''s crater on the mountain peak as he softly asked.


    "His hopes are very small, but I don''t know why, but I feel like I can still see him again." Eastern Fox propped up his chin, his eyes in a daze.


    "Amitabha, Almsgiver Cang is a fearless man, you must have a great fortune." The Monk of Mystical Mystery lightly chanted the Buddhist Sangha with a similar expectant look on his face.


    BOOM!


    At this moment, the entire space suddenly shook.


    The eyes of the people from the Void Valley froze. They looked at each other and then revealed excited expressions.


    "The force field shook. He succeeded?" Eastern Hu''s eyes shone with splendor.


    "The Holy Emperor once told us that a great fortune will be born soon. I previously thought that he was referring to us, but now it seems that he is more suited."


    "You are someone that even Mu Rong Zhan couldn''t accept, yet you praise someone so highly?" Dongfang Hu looked at the Void Valley with astonishment. He couldn''t believe that the Void Valley would actually say such words.


    "He did something I couldn''t do. I''m not as good as him." The Hollow Gorge said calmly.


    Hearing this, the three of them fell silent.


    After a long while, Eastern Hu''er nodded deeply: "Indeed, when we are truly faced with a life and death situation, only he dares to be so fearless. We are all inferior to him."


    "Amitabha, this little monk is also deeply ashamed." Enlightened Mystery also spoke up.


    At this time, the three of them could clearly feel that the force field in the space was weakening, and the loss of source energy in their bodies was gradually leveling off.


    "After refining the Desolate Crystal, he should be able to control the power of the Desolate Force just like the Desolate Heavenly Emperor back then, right?" The Hollow Gorge asked Monk Jianxuan.


    "Of course." "The Desolate Crystal is a treasure that only appears once in ten thousand years. As long as one is able to refine it, one would be able to control the power of the Desolate Force. According to the records, that was the reason why the Ancient Desolation Emperor acquired this ability."


    "Doesn''t that mean he has a chance of becoming the second Sky Emperor?" Eastern Hu''er''s red lips parted as she spoke in surprise.


    "Not really. The Great Emperor represents the pinnacle of a certain aspect of power. Just a single Desolate Crystal is not enough." Monk Jianxuan shook his head with a smile. His majesty the Emperor''s power was so great that no other treasures in the world could compare to him. In short, the Great Emperor cultivated and did not rely on treasures to eat.


    But the next moment, Monk Jianxuan added, "However, if he really can cultivate to the level of the Great Emperor, his achievements will definitely be even higher than that of the Wasteland Heavenly Emperor."


    "What do you mean?" Eastern Fox blinked his eyes in surprise and suspicion.


    "It''s simple, because he possesses more than just the power of the Desolate Force." Monk Jiu Xuan said slowly.


    Eastern Hu''er suddenly understood. Indeed, they knew that Cang Yun possessed pure yang energy, and that this was an extremely strong power. Although it was slightly weaker than the power of the Desolate Force, it wasn''t by much.


    BOOM!


    At this time, the entire space shook once more. Then, the Hollow Gorge and the others discovered that the surrounding force field had completely dissipated.


    At the same time, a figure slowly walked out from the thick smoke of the volcano.


    Without a doubt, this figure was Cang Yun!


    "You did it. We owe you a favor." As they approached, the Void Valley slightly nodded at Cang Yun.


    "Don''t say that, I''m doing it to save myself." Cang Yun waved his hand, that was indeed the case. If not for him falling into that trap himself, he would never have been so fearless.


    "Amitabha, Almsgiver Cang Yun is not a long-winded person. Just remember this kindness in your heart. Now that the force field has been broken, we should leave as soon as possible." Monk Jiu Xuan smiled.


    Everyone nodded.


    Ten days later, Cang Yun and the rest finally exited the space.


    Such a long distance was far beyond everyone''s imagination. If the force field was not broken, it would be almost impossible to walk out. No one would be able to withstand the constantly flowing Origin Energy.


    Green dots appeared before his eyes, he was sure that he had escaped the area of effect of the power of desolation.


    "Wait!"


    However, just as he walked out, Eastern Hu''er''s expression froze, and she stopped the crowd.


    "What''s wrong?" Cang Yun and the rest were all puzzled.


    "There''s movement ahead." Eastern Fox said seriously.


    Hearing this, everyone was immediately on guard. Dongfang Hu''s mental energy was extremely strong, so no one doubted her senses.


    "Don''t be too nervous, it''s still far, but they''re blocking our way." Eastern Fox continued.


    "They?" Cang Yun and the others all looked to Eastern Fox.


    The latter nodded her head and said, "It''s a group of Savage Spirit Beasts. Moreover, they are extremely numerous."


    Spirit beast horde?


    Cang Yun and the others became even more serious. A group of savage Spiritual Beasts was not something to be trifled with. This was because savage Spiritual Beasts usually did not form groups. Once they formed groups, it meant that there was a high probability that a powerful Spiritual Beast was summoning them.


    "Since we already know, let''s be more careful. Let''s find a route with the least amount of spirit beasts and go around it." As the Void Valley spoke, it looked towards Eastern Fox. The latter understood and immediately said, "Follow me."


    The group continued their journey. Four hours later.


    At this moment, everyone could clearly feel the existence of the spirit beast horde. Like an army, it was constantly patrolling the mountain in front of them.


    "I don''t sense an aura that''s too strong." Dongfang Hu said after he scanned it with his spirit energy.


    Cang Yun nodded, he did not sense any powerful auras either.


    However, the number of Savage Spirit Beasts was astonishing. A rough estimate showed that there were at least hundreds of them. The entire mountain range was their territory.


    "Looks like we need to move our muscles and bones." Cang Yun grinned, but was slightly excited.


    This time, he had come to Holy City in order to gain experience. This was a good opportunity, and he desperately needed the Nihility God''s fragment of a savage beast to condense a Nihility God. After refining the Desolate Crystal, Cang Yun''s cultivation soared once again. He had already reached the peak of the ninth stage of the Secret Realm. He had to condense his Nihility God, otherwise, it would be hard to advance his strength.


    "That''s true. It''s been a long time since we''ve had a big battle." Feeling Cang Yunsan''s intent to fight, the Void Valley''s mood also surged. Although he was usually quiet, deep down, he was also a battle-loving person.


    "Then let''s have a competition. Who killed the most?" Eastern Hu covered his mouth and smiled, the red caltrop in his hand was ready to strike.


    "Amitabha, this is not fair to me." As a monk, he would not kill someone.


    "If you don''t kill anyone, how did you condense your Nihility God?" Cang Yun was somewhat curious.


    "Monks have special methods. Every day, they recite scriptures and can form a Nihility God. This is simply unreasonable." Eastern Fox explained with a hint of jealousy.


    Cang Yun came to a realization. At the same time, he became more interested in this hidden buddhist sect. This mysterious cultivation method was simply unheard-of.

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    Rustle, rustle, rustle!


    Within the mountain range, four figures were shuttling through the forest like shadows. Their eyes were like lightning as they scanned their respective domains.


    "Found it."


    The hollow valley was crouching on an ancient tree. Suddenly, the corners of its mouth curled up, and its body glided downwards like a falcon.


    There was also an enormous tiger grade nine wild spirit beast at the place where he landed.


    Roar!


    At that moment, the tiger spirit raised its head to the sky and roared. It immediately discovered the existence of the hollow valley.


    The tiger spirit''s legs bent slightly. Its dark green eyes stared unwaveringly at the path the hollow valley had descended into.


    In the next moment, the tiger spirit fiercely leaped up, its sharp claws spread out like numerous frosty swords.


    This attack was aimed directly at the head of the hollow valley.


    One man and one tiger drew closer and closer. However, the Void Valley had no intention of dodging.


    Only when the tiger claw was about to touch him did Xu Que leisurely raise his palm. With a twist of his palm, a screen of light appeared in front of him.


    Mirror blossoms, water flowers, and the moon!


    In the next moment, with a low shout from the Void Valley, a bizarre scene occurred.


    Pop!


    When the massive tiger claw struck the light barrier, only a tiny ripple appeared. Then, all of the attacks turned invisible. At the same time, the figure of the void valley had disappeared into thin air!


    Roar!


    The tiger spirit shook its head and was stunned for a moment. In reality, not only was it shocked, even Cang Yun was shocked. Such a strange method was completely unheard-of.


    At this moment, the figure of Xu Gu suddenly appeared behind the tiger spirit. The corners of his lips curled upwards and he stabbed out with the dagger in his hand.


    Puff ¡­! Aooo ¡­!


    Fresh blood splattered everywhere, and the tiger spirit immediately let out a miserable wail. Its huge body fell heavily to the ground, and after a few leaps, it stopped moving.


    One hit one kill, neat and clean!


    "This is the Concept of Truth?" "It really is extraordinary!" Cang Yun couldn''t help but exclaim in admiration. This was the first time he had seen the Void Valley use the True Illusionary Domain, and the mysteries within were truly difficult to fathom.


    "This blockhead was one step ahead of me again." Dongfang Hu''s disgruntled complaints came from the distance.


    Cang Yun turned his head to look and saw that Eastern Fox had also found a ninth grade tiger type Savage Spirit Beast.


    Eastern Fox raised his hand and the sky darkened. A waning moon had actually appeared out of thin air.


    Monthly Read!


    Following that, Eastern Fox gave a loud shout as he pointed out with his finger.


    Weng! *


    In that instant, a pure white moonlight enveloped the tiger spirit.


    Sensing the danger, the tiger spirit let out a low growl and hastily jumped out, dodging the enveloping moonlight.


    Bang!


    There was a loud explosion where it had been standing before, and a huge crater was instantly formed on the ground.


    Cang Yun blinked his eyes as he was speechless. The power of this attack was that terrifying?


    "Little mischievous brat, you still want to hide?" Eastern Fox''s gentle voice sounded again.


    The next thing he saw was her finger tapping repeatedly.


    Weng weng weng! *


    In the blink of an eye, a string of moonlight blasted down like a rain of arrows, enveloping the entire area around the tiger spirit.


    Without any room to dodge, the tiger spirit let out a roar and could only allow the moonlight to fall on his body.


    Peng peng peng!


    Sand flew in the air and the entire ground trembled. Only after about ten breaths did it calm down.


    The smoke and dust dispersed, and an incomparably large crater appeared in front of them.


    There was no trace of the tiger spirit in the pit!


    Cang Yun swallowed his saliva and spat out two words.


    Terrifying!

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    "Why haven''t you started? We are already in the lead." Eastern Fox winked coquettishly as he smiled and said to Cang Yun.


    "I usually come from the back." Cang Yun smiled and immediately began to move.


    There were a lot of wild spirit beasts here, which was a great opportunity for him to form his Nihility God Stage.


    As for Enlightened Xuan Monk, he became the most relaxed person around.


    Cang Yun stood in the forest and spread out his Mental Energy. In a split-second, he found a Rank 9 Savage Spirit Beast.


    With a step, he rushed over.


    Black Turtle ¡­


    When Cang Yun saw this savage Spiritual Beast, he was slightly stunned. This was an extremely rare savage Spiritual Beast. It was also extremely difficult to deal with.


    Compared to other wild spirit beasts of the same species, the Black Turtle''s attack power was pitifully weak and its movement speed was incredibly slow. However, its defensive power was frighteningly high as if it was an extreme existence.


    Its turtle shell was extremely immune to source energy attacks, so most martial artists would take a detour around it. Fighting it was simply a waste of time.


    "Amitabha, Benefactor Cang Yun seems to have encountered a turtle."


    Unknowingly, Monk Enlightened Xuan walked over and said with a slight smile.


    "Hur hur." At his side, Eastern Fox laughed, and asked Cang Yun, "How are you planning to do that?"


    The Black Tortoise''s defense was famous. Even though it was only a savage spirit beast, because of its resistance to Origin Energy attacks, even if Dongfang Hu were to make his move, he would still have to expend some effort.


    Therefore, Eastern Fox wanted to see how Cang Yun would deal with this.


    Cang Yun fell into deep thought. He could naturally tell that the two people in front of him wanted to see him make a fool of himself.


    After a while, the corners of Cang Yun''s lips curled up, "Do you want to steam it or braise it?"


    Pfft!


    Eastern Fox covered his mouth and laughed, but then said seriously, "Steamed steamed and nourished, the red braised meat has a taste, it''s all excellent."


    "Monk, what do you think?" Cang Yun looked towards the Obscure Profound.


    "Amitabha, this humble monk doesn''t like that." Monk Jiu Xuan shook his head hurriedly.


    "Then let''s have a red braise." Cang Yun nodded.


    In the next moment, Cang Yun spread out his palm. The pure Yang energy within his body surged out, and after being compressed by Origin Energy, it gradually formed into a light blue flame in his palm.


    Blue flames?


    Eastern Fox blinked his eyes as he stared unblinkingly at the demonic flame in Cang Yun''s palm, feeling somewhat amazed.


    "Amitabha, this is not ordinary fire, but pure yang fire. This fire is divided into three types: demon blue, dark purple, and virtual white. Benefactor Cang Yun''s Pure Yang fire is in its first stage, so it has the shape of a demon blue." Enlightened Mysterious Monk spoke with confidence and assurance.


    "Then how powerful is it?" Dongfang Hu asked.


    Monk Jiu Xuan smiled. "I am also very curious. We will know soon enough."


    Cang Yun smiled and nodded in front of the expectant gazes of the two. He immediately flicked his finger.


    Swoosh!


    The devilish blue pure Yang Fire drew an arc in the air before landing precisely on the tortoise shell.


    In the next moment, a ''bang'' was heard. The Pure Yang flame suddenly exploded, and a raging flame instantly shrouded the Black Turtle.


    Tssss! *


    An ear-piercing sound constantly rang out from the flames. The Black Turtle stretched its legs and wanted to escape, but it was too slow. In the end, it could only curl up within the turtle shell.


    "Amitabha." The monk read the chant and showed a look of pity, but he didn''t stop him. This was the law of survival in the cycle of heaven, and he had no power to change it.


    Like this, the time for tea passed.


    Finally, from within the flames, a milky-white Nihility God''s fragment floated out. Seeing this, Cang Yun revealed a smile.


    "Alright, time to serve the dishes."

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    "These flames are really abnormal." Dongfang Hu''s eyes were filled with excitement. Although she had a gentle and seductive appearance, she loved to be violent. This could be seen from the attacks she had used previously.


    "It''s still weak at the moment. If it wasn''t for the fact that this fellow''s escaping ability is lacking, it would be impossible to burn it to death like this." Cang Yun faintly smiled. He then formed a hand seal and contentedly refined the Nihility God''s fragment into his body.


    "Then what is the power of the final form of the Pure Yang Fire?" Dongfang Hu asked curiously.


    "I don''t know." Cang Yun shrugged, he was not sure about this.


    "Amitabha, this monk knows a little about it. According to the records, Venerable Immortal Yang cultivated the final form of the Pure Yang Fire in the past and it is invisible and formless. When touched, it will ignite and only the water of the netherworld can extinguish it." Monk Jianxuan explained.


    "Then what happens if I get hit and I don''t have the Nine Serenities Water?" Eastern Fox asked.


    "If it''s light, at least you''ll suffer for life. If it''s heavy, you''ll be destroyed in body and soul." Monk Jiu Xuan said slowly.


    "So terrifying?" This time, even Cang Yun himself was shocked. Although he knew that the pure Yang energy was extraordinary, it still exceeded his expectations.


    Monk Jianxuan calmly said, "As one of the most ancient powers in the world, naturally, there are powers that one would not be able to imagine. Otherwise, how could the elder Xianyang be the strongest person in the Azure Province?"


    Cang Yun and Eastern Fox nodded.


    In the next moment, Cang Yun suddenly thought of something and asked, "Monk, have you ever heard of a physique like the Frozen Soul Yin Body?"


    "Ice Soul Yin Body?" This physique has appeared again? " Monk Jiu Xuan was shocked.


    "What is the Ice Soul Yin Body?" Eastern Fox questioned.


    Monk Jiu Xuan was silent for a moment before he said, "This is a special type of physique that is hard to come by even after ten thousand years. It is also similarly difficult to encounter someone even after ten thousand years!"


    "So terrifying?" Dongfang Hu was bewildered. She and the three people of the Void Valley were known as a talent that only appeared once in a hundred years and already received the attention of the Holy City. What would it be like to never encounter another once in ten thousand years?


    Cang Yun did not say anything, but in his heart, he completely understood what Monk Enlightened Black had said. He had personally witnessed the power of the Frozen Soul Yin Body, and Murong Yi had borrowed that power to forcefully resist the Baleful Yin attack.


    "If you know about this physique, do you know what people with this physique will face?" Cang Yun asked.


    "According to the records, the Frozen Soul Yin Body is a type of Heaven''s Jealousy Body. This kind of body will devour its master, and the deeper you train, the stronger the backlash. However, even if you don''t cultivate, you won''t be able to live past adulthood."


    "Is there any way to save him?" Cang Yun urgently asked. The profound knowledge he had gained from Monk Jiu Xuan had allowed him to see some hope. Murong Yi''s condition was simply too terrible. If there were any other methods to cure her, it would be for the best.


    However, Monk Jiu Xuan shook his head. "This kind of physique is too rare. Until now, there has not been any method to cure it. At least, it is not recorded in our Buddhist Sect."


    Cang Yun shook his head in disappointment. Up till now, he only knew that his complete body''s pure yang energy might be able to break the ice seal on Murong Yi. However, whether or not it would work was another story.


    "Your friend?" Eastern Fox felt Cang Yun''s disappointment and asked softly.


    Cang Yun nodded his head, "I promised that I would cure her."


    "She?" The complicated expression on Eastern Fox''s face flashed, but she remained silent.


    "Benefactor Cang Yun, please don''t worry. Although there is no cure, this little one''s sect has recorded a piece of information that is difficult to determine for sure. Perhaps, this little one might be able to help you." At this time, Enlightened Xuan monk suddenly spoke.


    "Not sure if it''s true or false?" Cang Yun slightly furrowed his brows. It was obvious that Monk Xuan meant that this news was simply a legend, and there was no way to verify it.


    However, he had no reason to refuse. "Speak."


    "According to the legends, in the Azure Province, there once appeared an extremely mysterious female Emperor, and she is the Ice Soul Absolute Yin Physique." Enlightened Mysterious Monk said.


    "Female emperors?"


    Cang Yun and Eastern Fox looked at each other, shocked.


    Soon after, however, Eastern Hu''er shook her head and said, "That''s impossible. Great Emperor''s might shook the world, and countless legends were left behind by every Great Emperor. However, in the history of the Nine Regions, no one has ever heard of the title ''Female Emperor''."


    Cang Yun nodded, this was something everyone knew.


    "This little monk also felt it was strange, that''s why he said this is uncertain news, but what''s even weirder is that this news has always been regarded as the best secret by the little monk sect, and this little monk only found it by chance." Monk Jiu Xuan said slowly.


    "Top secret."


    Hearing this, Cang Yun and Dongfang Hu became silent. One could tell from how much Mystical Enlightenment was experienced and knowledgeable that the buddhist sect must be extraordinary. The fact that it was regarded as a top secret by this sect greatly increased the authenticity of the buddhist sect.


    Female Emperors ¡­


    As Cang Yun repeated this title, he unconsciously thought of the woman that he saw in the sky after Venerable Immortal Yang gave him the mysterious seed ¡­ With her ability, perhaps there really was a slight possibility!


    "Go on." Cang Yun nodded.


    "According to the records, this female empress was like a fleeting flower, appearing for a short period of time in a mysterious life. Only a few people knew of her existence, and among them, one of them had been pursuing the news of her. He is ¡­"


    "Venerable Immortal Yang?" Cang Yun''s mind was startled when he heard this. He suddenly took over Monk Jiu Xuan''s words and muttered to himself.


    "Correct, Benefactor Cang Yun knows as well?" The monk was slightly surprised. Suddenly, he thought of something and probed, "Pure Yang energy, could it be ¡­"


    "That''s right, my pure yang energy has inherited the legacy of the Venerable Immortal Yang." Cang Yun nodded. Although they had only known each other for a short period of time, he felt that the two people before him were trustworthy people, and there was nothing to hide.


    "Amitabha, good. No wonder this little monk was so familiar with the Art of Obsidian." Venerable Immortal Yang is a great talent of his generation. It is truly a blessing to have obtained such an inheritance! " Monk Jiu Xuan could not help but praise.


    Cang Yun replied with a smile, but his heart was in turmoil. The story of Monk Jiu Xuan coincided with some of the things that he had seen before ¡­ Venerable Immortal Yang and the mysterious woman, as well as the connection between the two of them.


    At this moment, Cang Yun''s mind couldn''t help but replay the scene from back in the Primal Chaos Dimension. That mysterious woman, the Void Lotus Seed, possessed nine different kinds of martial dao concepts, and its might was monstrous.


    All these signs indicated that the female Emperor really did exist!

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    "Then the mysterious female empress is the Ice Soul Yin Body?" Cang Yun looked at Enlightened Mysterious Monk.


    The latter nodded her head, "If the records are correct, it is true."


    Cang Yun''s eyes narrowed as he muttered to himself. If that was really the case, then he had received a pleasant surprise ¡­ Since the mysterious female empress also possessed the Ice Soul Extreme Yin Body, she definitely knew the method to remove the ice seal. Otherwise, with this kind of physique, it would be impossible for her to cultivate to the Great Emperor''s level.


    "Then Monk, have you ever heard of pure Yang energy healing the Ice Soul Yin Body?" Cang Yun continued to ask.


    The monk thought for a moment and shook his head, "There is no basis at all. This should be a formula that someone came up with based on his own speculations, and the probability is low because according to the records, the power of the Ice Soul Yin Body should be stronger than the pure Yang energy."


    Cang Yun nodded. He was not too surprised because Murong Nantian also said that it was only a speculation.


    Female Emperors ¡­ It seemed like she was the only one who had an answer ¡­


    A thought flashed through Cang Yun''s mind, and what was worth celebrating was that there was something in Cang Yun''s body that was related to this mysterious female emperor ¡­ That seed!


    "However, this mysterious seed has never moved. Moreover, I can''t even sense its existence. It seems that I can only take one step at a time."


    Cang Yun helplessly shook his head and immediately suppressed his complicated thoughts.


    "Alright, our match isn''t over yet. That guy is leading by a lot." The next moment, Cang Yun looked towards the distant hollow valley and faintly smiled.


    Eastern Hu also laughed, "Looks like we have to do our best."


    The two of them looked at each other and smiled. Then, they each went to look for a savage spirit beast.


    Time passed in the blink of an eye.


    In the blink of an eye, half a day had passed. Counting the time he had spent in the dragon tomb, there was only a single day. But, this was a special space, and it didn''t have any night or day difference.


    During this period of time, Cang Yun did not slack at all as he continuously hunted savage Spiritual Beasts.


    To him, this wasn''t just a training exercise. It was also an opportunity to increase his strength. He had accumulated enough, and as long as he had the Nihility God''s fragment, he could continue to improve.


    At this moment, the four of them were sitting on a patch of grass as they chatted and laughed merrily. After this experience, their relationship had improved a lot, especially Cang Yun, who seemed to have become a part of this small group.


    "The little fox killed 18, Cang Yun killed 19, and I killed 20. It seems that I have won this battle." On the grass, a rare complacent smile hung on the face of the hollow valley.


    Dongfang Hu rolled his eyes at the two of them. "Forget about that fellow from the Void Valley. He took advantage of the time we were talking to secretly kill two more people, and the one I can''t figure out the most is you, Cang Yun. You''re simply putting your life on the line. You''re simply a monster."


    These words caused everyone to laugh. It was true that Cang Yun''s strength was far from that of the two from the Void Valley, but just by relying on his determination to fight, he was able to defeat Dongfang Hu. This caused everyone to be extremely shocked.


    "A person who isn''t afraid of death, do you think this is an accident?" The Void Valley teased Eastern Fox.


    Cang Yun shook his head with a bitter smile, "You''re just stretching your limbs, but I need the Nihility God''s fragment. What else can I do without it?"


    "That''s true. Right, what level has your Nihility God condensed? After so long, you must be at least at the peak of the early stage, right? " The Void Valley nodded and then asked.


    "I''ve just reached that level." Cang Yun nodded.


    The Nihility God''s condensing process was divided into four stages: initial stage, middle stage, late stage, and mastery stage. Cang Yun had killed a total of twenty Rank 9 Savage Spirit Beasts. He had finally completed the first stage, otherwise, he would not have stopped here.


    "Twenty savage beasts are only at the pinnacle of the initial stage?" "What a freak!" Eastern Fox stuck out his tongue as he spoke, full of jealousy.


    "Indeed, it is quite abnormal. I was only thirteen in the beginning, but little fox is weaker than me. I am only twelve at the peak, so there is no need to mention monk."


    "I can''t help it." Cang Yun spread out his hands and smiled helplessly.


    Every martial artist had a different Nihility God''s potential. This was related to many factors, such as cultivation methods, comprehension of martial arts Concepts, and so on. But the more potential a martial artist had, the more Nihility God fragments they would need.


    "Right, where did this space come from?" Since he had nothing else to do, Cang Yun asked.


    This was actually a question that he had been wanting to ask all along, but many people didn''t know.


    "So you don''t know either. Monk, you should tell him." Eastern Fox laughed.


    At these words, the Monk Ming Xuan did not refuse and said: "If my guess is correct, this should be the tomb of the Fire Dragon Emperor from tens of thousands of years ago."


    "Dragon''s Tomb? Is the legend true? " Cang Yun''s mouth was agape. There had always been a rumor that a True Dragon had been buried under the Sea of Fire in the Returning Ruins. However, due to the lack of results, it had gradually become a legend.


    "There''s no wind in the hole. Although many rumors might be slightly off from the truth, there are still some aspects that are trustworthy." Monk Jiu Xuan nodded his head.


    "Who is that Fire Dragon Emperor?" Cang Yun asked. There was an emperor word in the title, so it was obvious that it was extraordinary.


    "The Fire Dragon Emperor was the ruler of the dark ages in the Nine Prefectures. It was once famous, but because of its long history, it was gradually forgotten by the world. However, many ancient families had legends regarding it." Monk Jianxuan explained.


    "The Age of Darkness."


    Cang Yun''s expression turned cold. He had once heard of the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy''s Principal Xiao saying that the Baleful Yin was a race that had risen to prominence in that era.


    "This is the Fire Dragon Emperor''s tomb. Doesn''t that mean that the Fire Dragon Emperor''s inheritance is here as well?" Cang Yun murmured to himself as he suddenly realized the reason why so many disciples of the Sacred City had come to this place.


    A True Dragon was an extremely powerful existence. In addition to being known as the emperor, it was enough to see just how powerful the Fire Dragon Emperor was. Its legacy must be something extraordinary.


    "Very likely." Monk Jianxuan nodded and then said, "According to the records, True Dragons loved to collect treasures in the world the most. Therefore, even without a legacy, it would still attract many people, including spirit beasts."


    "In other words, the Desolate Crystal that I refined earlier ¡­" Cang Yun blinked his eyes.


    "That''s right, this is only the dragon tomb space created by the Fire Dragon Emperor when he was alive. It''s impossible to nurture a world treasure like the Desolate Crystal, so the Desolate Crystal is one of its treasures." Monk Jiu Xuan nodded his head.


    "But in the space where the Desolate Crystal is located, the Nihility God Stage experts aren''t there, and the spirit beasts aren''t there either. So, how many spaces are there in this dragon tomb, and how many treasures are stored in every space?" Cang Yun guessed after recalling the previous situation.


    "Many spaces are certain, but whether or not they all have supreme treasures is not certain." Monk Jiu Xuan nodded his head.

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    "Then, are we in another space now?" Eastern Fox suddenly said.


    After listening to Cang Yun''s and Enlightened Mystery''s deductions, she vaguely came up with some speculations of his own.


    "That''s right. Otherwise, why would these spirit beasts stay in this mountain range?" The Void Valley also spoke.


    The eyes of the four people crossed each other when they heard this. Their eyes all lit up.


    Indeed, spirit beasts had a natural instinct for treasures. Moreover, these spirit beasts all came from the Returning World. If there wasn''t a special reason, why would they stay in this mountain range?


    BOOM!


    At this moment, the entire mountain range shook with a loud bang.


    Cang Yun and the rest looked over as a thick ball of fire soared into the sky!


    "That''s ¡­"


    "Treasure has appeared?"


    The four of them immediately stood up, and the distant flames became even more resplendent, spreading out like a magnificent cloud of fire.


    "Let''s go over and take a look?" Eastern Fox''s beautiful eyes flickered, eager to give it a try.


    Everyone looked at each other and nodded their heads. With the treasure right in front of them, they had to go and have a look no matter what. As for whether they could fight over it, that depended on the timing.


    Swish swish!


    As a result, the four of them moved, quickly moving towards the center of the fire.


    At the same time, the entire mountain range became restless as well. Countless spirit beasts converged into the center of the fire as if they were a chrysalis.


    About ten minutes later, the four of them stopped.


    In front of him was a huge abyss. Fire came from this abyss.


    Cang Yun and the rest looked down. Even though there was light shining from the fire, they could not see the bottom with their eyes.


    "My psychic power has also been blocked. I don''t know how deep it is, and I don''t even know what''s down there. Eastern Fox said with a frown.


    Cang Yun nodded. He had also used his Spiritual Energy to investigate, but the results were no different from Eastern Fox''s ¡­ There was a strange power in the abyss that interfered with his Spiritual Detection.


    Countless spirit beasts also occupied the edge of the abyss, looking like a majestic city wall.


    "Should we wait or go down?" The Hollow Gorge asked.


    "Let''s wait first. Spirit beasts have stronger perception than us. If there''s no danger, they''ll go down first." Cang Yun said seriously.


    Everyone nodded.


    "This abyss clearly did not exist before, it seems like these flames broke through the earth and formed this abyss." Enlightened Xuan monk said.


    Eastern Fox nodded. "That is to say, regardless of what the treasure below is, it has always been buried underground. This way, it shouldn''t be a living creature."


    "The temperature of these flames are extremely high. Most of the treasures that can be nurtured here are related to the fire attribute." The Void Valley also analyzed.


    Cang Yun nodded his head. Their analysis was very reasonable, but they couldn''t come to a conclusion before they truly saw the treasure.


    Time slowly passed, and the fire that rose from the abyss gradually dimmed.


    The spirit beast horde let out low roars from time to time, as if they were eager to give it a try.


    "The fire has weakened. Let''s sneak down!" At this moment, Cang Yun suddenly spoke.


    "Didn''t you just say to wait?" Eastern Fox and the others looked at him in surprise.


    "The timing is different. These spirit beasts don''t have any unsettled emotions, so they should be in great danger. If we wait any longer, the spirit beast horde will go in first. By then, we''ll definitely become the target of public criticism." Cang Yun revealed his thoughts.


    The reason why Cang Yun suggested this was because they were cautious. Since the danger level wasn''t high, they had to attack first. Otherwise, it would be impossible for the four of them to gain any benefits from this spirit beast horde.

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    "I agree with Cang Yun''s suggestion." After a moment of silence, the Void Valley nodded and said, "We can only maximize the benefits by making the first move."


    "I also agree. I can vaguely sense that there are some extremely powerful existences among these spirit beasts. If we fight with them, our chances of winning aren''t very high." Eastern Fox also nodded.


    Next, everyone''s eyes fell on Monk Enlightenment.


    "Amitabha, this little monk naturally has no objections." In fact, Cang Yun and the other two were of the same opinion, so even if he did not agree, there was nothing he could do about it.


    "Then let''s go."


    Cang Yun smiled, and then the four of them quietly walked towards the edge of the abyss.


    Although there were many spirit beasts around the abyss, the abyss was not short either. With the protection of the fire, it was easy for the four to find a gap.


    Thus, the group of people followed the cliff and slowly walked towards the bottom of the deep sea.


    The fiery light whistled by their ears. The scorching temperature was not that bad either. The Virtual Valley and the others did not dare to be careless. They all activated their Origin Energy to protect themselves. Only Cang Yun was not worried at all.


    Because they had to be on guard against unpredictable dangers, the group''s speed wasn''t too fast.


    An hour later, they finally reached the bottom of the abyss.


    In front of him was a desolate rocky area. Countless cracks spread out over these rocks like spider webs, and from these cracks, a scorching flame would occasionally spew out.


    "This place is very similar to the Returning Ruins'' sea of fire. The flames are all erupting from underground." The hollow valley said with a congealed voice.


    "But the area around us is completely barren. Where is the treasure?" Eastern Fox looked around, but didn''t find anything.


    Hearing this, the Void Valley also frowned. If they didn''t have any treasures, then wouldn''t they have come here for nothing?


    "Amitabha, perhaps this is just a fiery zone and no treasure has appeared." As a member of the Buddhist Sect, Monk Enlightenment appeared very calm.


    Cang Yun had not spoken a single word since the start of the battle. He stared at the crack on the ground and fell into deep thought.


    "What are you thinking about?" Dongfang Hu had noticed the abnormality of Cang Yun, so he walked over to the latter''s side and asked in a soft voice.


    "It''s a bit strange." Cang Yun replied, his gaze still not moving.


    "What did you find?" The Void Valley and Enlightenment Xuan Monk also walked over.


    "Look at these cracks." Cang Yun pointed to the ground and asked, "Do you feel like they''re all converging towards the same direction?"


    "Eh ¡­"


    Hearing Cang Yun''s words, the three of them were slightly shocked as they looked carefully.


    "Sure enough!"


    A moment later, the three of them nodded their heads.


    As a result, they looked at each other and searched for traces.


    Ten minutes later, Eastern Fox came to a sudden stop.


    "That''s ¡­"


    Everyone looked at the pond in front of them. It was about the size of a millstone, but its contents were extremely gorgeous and astonishing.


    "Yang Flame Jade Marrow!" The knowledgeable and knowledgeable Buddhist Monk Ming was the first to speak.


    "That''s right, it is indeed the Yang Fire Jade Marrow!"


    Hearing this, Cang Yun immediately came to a realization. Back in the Immortal Yang Secret Realm, he had used this item to cultivate his Pure Yang energy before. It could be said that he was no stranger to it.


    "Yang Yan Jade Marrow? So many! " Eastern Hu gently covered his small mouth, his expression one of extreme shock.


    The Sun Flame Jade Marrow was an extremely precious heavenly treasure. It was extremely beneficial to fire cultivation, and even a single drop was extraordinary. But in front of him, there was an entire pool of it.


    This value was simply unimaginable!


    "Looks like we''re going to make a move!" The Void Valley also revealed an excited smile.

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    "With so much Yang Fire Jade Marrow here, although the three of us won''t be able to use it, if we hand it back to Holy City then we''ll definitely be able to obtain a massive reward!" Eastern Hu''s eyes were shining brightly. This glow was not of greed, but of excitement. It was like a little girl encountering a pile of candy, an uncontrollable excitement.


    "We each have our own family behind us. Are you sure you want to hand them over to Holy City?" The Emptiness Realm Expert laughed.


    "En..." In a moment of excitement, I was wrong. " Eastern Fox gave an awkward smile.


    Indeed, this kind of heavenly resource could only be found by chance but not sought after, and was priceless. Although handing it over to the Holy City would grant him a reward, it would definitely be far inferior to handing it over to the family he belonged to, because that would greatly increase his family''s strength! Furthermore, the clan would not be stingy in giving them rewards.


    "However, in the end, it''s still a blessing from the heavens. Only he can maximize the use of these resources." He said with envy.


    Cang Yun was the only one among the four that cultivated the fire attribute. Moreover, he didn''t cultivate an ordinary fire attribute, but an extremely high degree of pure yang energy. This way, he would be able to absorb the power of the Sun Flame Jade Marrow.


    It could be seen that with these pieces of Yang Fire Jade Marrow, Cang Yun''s strength would advance by leaps and bounds once more.


    "Amitabha, since that''s the case, then this little one shall give up to Almsgiver Cang Yun in return for saving my life." From this, it could be seen that he had a very low opinion of treasures.


    "I also have this thought. Although the Yang Flame Jade Marrow is priceless, it still cannot compare to the grace of saving one''s life." The Void Valley also laughed frankly.


    "I don''t have a problem with that either. I''m already prepared to devote my life to you, so what''s this bit of heavenly material worth?" Eastern Fox smiled seductively and agreed.


    Three pairs of eyes stared fixedly at Cang Yun.


    Cang Yun shook his head with a bitter smile, "There''s no need to be so polite. "I appreciate your good intentions, but I can''t use up all of this Yang Fire Jade Marrow by myself. There''s no need for this, we can each have a portion."


    After speaking, Cang Yun said without any explanation, "If anyone objects, then it means that they look down on my friend, and I really don''t need that much."


    Although the Yang Fire Jade Marrow was precious, it wasn''t a peerless treasure, and with Cang Yun''s current pure yang energy strength, he could still use it again. But once it reached a certain level, the effect would be greatly reduced and he wouldn''t be able to use so much, after all, there was a pool of Yang Fire Jade Marrow in front of him, and even if he exchanged it for a portion per person, it would be far more than what he had obtained in the Immortal Yang Secret Realm.


    Of course, the most important thing was that Cang Yun was touched by the magnanimity of the three people in front of him. Such a friend was worth befriending!


    "This ¡­!"


    The three people of the Void Valley looked at each other and nodded with a bitter smile. Since Cang Yun had already said this much, there was nothing they could say.


    "I''ll go and get it. The Sun Flame Jade Marrow is an object of the highest yang attribute. It will be more convenient for me." Cang Yun smiled lightly before walking over.


    As he approached, Cang Yun could not help but reveal a fiery-hot expression.


    The Yang Flame Jade Marrow was the treasure that he needed the most right now. After comprehending the power of the Pure Yang energy from Monk Xuan, Cang Yun attached even more importance to the power of the Pure Yang energy. If he could actually cultivate it to perfection, then the power would be unimaginable.


    After a while, Cang Yun calmed himself down and took out the container from his storage ring. He was ready to take the Flaming Jade Marrow from the pool.


    BOOM!


    However, at this moment, the earth shook!


    "Be careful!"

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    "Be careful!"


    He heard Dongfang Hu''er''s surprised exclamation, and Cang Yun immediately realized it, and with a step, he retreated backwards.


    At this moment, the ground suddenly shook, and countless flames shot out from the cracks in the ground. It was accompanied by a mountain-like colossus that rose up from the ground.


    Moo!


    A beast from ancient times roared, causing Cang Yun and the rest to feel their hairs stand on end.


    This was a figure that was wrapped in flames. He was over ten zhang tall, and his body was made up of huge rocks that were piled up together. He gave off an incomparably wild and violent aura.


    "This is a fire devil!" Monk Jiu Xuan''s expression was extremely serious.


    "What is a fire demon?" Eastern Fox asked.


    "A creature that was born in the extreme lands of fire. It is extremely powerful, but no trace of it has been seen since tens of thousands of years ago. I never thought that there would be one born here."


    The words of Monk Enlightened Xuan caused Cang Yun and the rest to suddenly understand, "So, this fire demon is the guardian spirit beast of the Sun Fire Jade Marrow?"


    "We haven''t taken away the Sun Flame Jade Marrow yet. Will this fellow not give up until he dies?" Eastern Hu was a bit apprehensive. Although he didn''t make a move, anyone could feel that the power of this fire demon was too strong. It was not an existence of the same level at all.


    "Amitabha, the reason why Fire Demons are called Demons is because they are bloodthirsty and bloodthirsty. Any creatures they see will be hunted down to the end." Monk Jiu Xuan said.


    As his voice faded, a pair of abyss like eyes of the fire demon stared over, filled with boundless killing intent.


    Moo!


    In the next moment, the fire demon took a step forward. Its gigantic body moved several tens of meters horizontally, and its arm smashed down brazenly like a giant pillar supporting the sky!


    "What should we do?" Eastern Hu''s expression froze as he prepared for battle.


    "If that''s the case, then we''ll first take care of the three of them. Cang Yun, come and get the Yang Flame Jade Marrow." In the time it took for a spark to fly off of a piece of flint, the Void Valley made its decision.


    "What, you still want to get it?" Eastern Fox was shocked.


    "In any case, it won''t let us go. If it doesn''t do anything and doesn''t stop, then it will profit if it can escape." The hollow valley grinned, laughing with a kind of fearless madness.


    "Just what I want." Cang Yun also smiled.


    "All of you hold on first!"


    As he said this, Cang Yun''s figure flashed, and like a nimble sparrow, he dodged to the left and right, quickly escaping the fire demon''s attack.


    "They really are two lunatics ¡­" Eastern Fox rolled his eyes.


    BOOM!


    At this time, the Fire Demon''s arm was like a mountain pressing down.


    All of a sudden, the wind howled and the flames soared to the sky.


    "I''ll go first!" Dongfang Hu''s dainty voice sounded as he raised his hand. The red light around her slender waist instantly increased dramatically.


    Bind!


    In the next moment, Eastern Fox''s eyes narrowed. Hong Ling turned into a streak of light and grew longer and longer, tightly binding the body of the fire demon.


    The descending arm of the fire demon was suddenly stunned. That seemingly weak red caltrop was like an immortal lock, and no matter how it struggled, it was unable to break through it.


    "The treasure bestowed to you by the Holy Master is indeed extraordinary!" The Hollow Gorge smiled and nodded towards Eastern Fox.


    The red caltrop on the Eastern Fox was not ordinary. It was given to her by the strongest Saint Ruler in the holy city. Its power was not ordinary, and it was obvious that she could not fully use it with her current strength.


    "This is a treasure from your daughter''s house. You won''t be able to come even if you''re envious of it. It''s your turn, I won''t be able to keep it trapped for too long." Eastern Fox smiled coquettishly as he spoke.


    "Why should I be envious? I naturally have treasures of my own as well." The Void Valley smiled and immediately touched it with his fingertip. Immediately, a mirror appeared in his hand.


    "Haotian mirror!" Monk Jiu Xuan immediately exclaimed.

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    "Haotian mirror?" Within the battlefield, Enlightened Mysterious Monk immediately cried out in alarm. He was a member of the buddhist faith and had always been calm. Yet, at this moment, he revealed such an expression. It was evident just how shocked he was.


    "Monk, you''ve made a mistake this time." The Void Valley, on the other hand, smiled. He raised his palm and the white mirror in his hand released a dazzling light.


    "This might, should not be the true Clear Sky Mirror ¡­ It''s just a copy. " Seeing this, the Monk Ming Xuan came to a realization.


    "The Clear Sky Mirror is an Imperial Armament. How can a mere Secret Realm cultivator like me obtain it?" The Void Valley nodded.


    Due to the baptism of his enlightenment of the Dao, the Emperor Armament possessed unparalleled might. Once it was born, it shook the entire world, and its battle power was unimaginable.


    As for the Haotian Heaven Mirror that Monk Ming Xuan spoke of, it was the weapon used by Great Emperor Haotian thirty thousand years ago. Legend has it that this realm could destroy all demonic powers in the world.


    "Amitabha, just the replica is already incredible. It seems like the hidden expert has some sort of relationship with Great Emperor Haotian. No wonder he''s so powerful." Monk Jiu Xuan calmed down and said slowly.


    The Void Valley smiled and no longer spoke.


    The Clear Sky Mirror flew out of his hand and expanded with the wind. In the blink of an eye, it turned into a ten-zhang large mirror that enveloped the head of the fire demon.


    Dense white light surged down and sprinkled on the body of the fire demon, instantly producing black smoke.


    Moo!


    The fire demon roared at the sky. The white light was extremely harmful to it, as if it was its own will to restrain it.


    Obviously, this replica of the Haotian Mirror had also inherited the true might of the Haotian Mirror''s demonic powers.


    "This beast isn''t much either." Upon seeing this, Eastern Fox heaved a sigh of relief. In her opinion, this legendary being was not as strong as she''d imagined.


    Roar!


    However, just as he finished speaking, the fire demon suddenly let out a wild howl!


    Everyone saw the fiery demon open its big mouth, looking like a giant mouth from the abyss, to take in a deep breath.


    Crash! *


    In a split-second, a surging flame burst out of the ground and crazily poured into the body of the fire demon like a pillar of fire.


    And with the influx of flames, the Void Valley and the others could clearly feel that the aura around the fire demon was rapidly rising!


    "Be careful, this is an innate divine ability of the Fire Demons. The more fire it absorbs, the stronger it will become." Monk Jiu Xuan immediately gave a reminder.


    "What? Why didn''t you say so earlier?" Dongfang Hu looked at Monk Ming Xuan in a disapproving manner.


    "This is the territory of the Fire Demons. Even if I say so, it''s useless. It can absorb the power of fire at any time."


    Crack!


    But at this moment, the red caltrop on the Fire Demon''s body showed signs of breaking free. After absorbing the flames, its strength had increased by a great deal.


    In the next moment, the Fire Demon raised his arm and lashed the Haotian Heaven Mirror above his head like a long whip.


    The mirror shook violently and almost shattered.


    "What should we do? We can''t hold on any longer." The Void Valley also had a solemn expression. In the moment that the fire demon slapped against the Clear Sky Mirror, his face paled by quite a bit.


    "First interrupt it to absorb the flame power." Enlightened Mysterious Monk made a prompt decision.


    "And then?"


    "Then run!"


    Finishing his words, Enlightened Mysterious Monk''s hands formed a seal, and a powerful aura erupted from his body.


    "Six cycle of reincarnation!"


    With a light shout, the clouds in the sky changed. Numerous strange vortexes appeared one after another. The vortex was filled with an aura that caused one''s heart to palpitate.

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    Turn!


    With a loud shout, the Imprint in his hand was struck out.


    In that instant, the six vortexes in the sky started to spin slowly. It could be seen that the Monk Wu had yet to fully grasp this power.


    But with this rotation, a boundless energy continued to surge out from the whirlpool. Wherever it went, space itself seemed to distort.


    Moo!


    The Fire Demon sensed the danger and suddenly raised its head. Its scarlet eyes flashed with surging brutality.


    Then, he waved his arm and struck out brazenly!


    In an instant, a wave of energy shot up into the sky and struck the six whirlpools.


    Bang!


    With a loud explosion, the six swirls in the sky instantly shattered.


    "Pfft, run!" The monk spat out a mouthful of blood and shouted.


    Hearing this, the Hollow Valley and Eastern Fox did not dare to delay as they supported the injured Enlightened Mystery as they ran away quickly.


    "Here!"


    Cang Yun called out to everyone. At this time, he had already collected all of the Sun Flame Jade Marrow. Moreover, he unexpectedly found a passage to leave through.


    "There is actually a passage here?" When the Void Valley''s people arrived beside Cang Yun, they exclaimed in shock.


    This was because this passageway wasn''t located anywhere else, but underneath the Sun Flame Jade Marrow. Before this, it had been covered with rocks, and no one had been able to discover it.


    "How did you find out?" Eastern Fox said at the same time.


    "I''ll explain later. You guys go in, I''ll cover the back." Cang Yun said urgently.


    Because at this time, the Fire Demons had already discovered their intentions, and were rushing over with earth-shaking footsteps.


    Seeing this, the people from the Void Valley also no longer said anything.


    Collect!


    Both the Void Valley and Eastern Fox collected their divine weapons at the same time, and then supported Monk Jianxuan into the tunnel.


    Moo!


    Losing the bindings of the two divine weapons, the Fire Devil roared and charged forward as if it was teleporting.


    At this time, Cang Yun had yet to enter the passageway.


    His scarlet eyes stared at the clouds. There was an endless violence and killing intent within them.


    Roar!


    In the next moment, a pair of incomparably enormous fists rolled down like meteorites.


    The power of this fist caused the air to tremble. It was obvious that the fire demon was ready to kill!


    Cang Yun''s pupils violently contracted. If he were to enter the passageway at this moment, he would only be smashed to death by the power of the Fire Devil''s punch along with the rock. His chances of survival were extremely slim.


    "Only by blocking this attack can I enter."


    In a split-second, Cang Yun quickly analyzed the situation.


    However, there was a problem. Could he really block this attack?


    Cang Yun did not have the slightest bit of confidence, because he had personally witnessed it before. If even the monk, Enlightened Mystery, could not defend against his full strength, then his strength was definitely inferior to the latter.


    "In that case, I might as well attack and save him!"


    Cang Yun''s eyes narrowed as he looked at the chest of the fire demon. There was a small crack in the rock.


    Maybe that was its weakness, and it couldn''t care less!


    Whoosh!


    In the next moment, the Cyan Peak Sword emerged!


    The third stance of the sword: Nihilum!


    When he brandished his sword, there was no surging aura or resplendent light. It was just like a plain and ordinary sword.


    However, if one were to sense it carefully, they would be able to sense a formless destructive force slashing at the fiery demons rapidly in the air.


    This was the third sword that Cang Yun had comprehended after he left Star Flame Volcano and left Hai Na Bai Chuan. This sword was powered by the power of desolation, and it was able to destroy everything with a single sword strike!


    The flames in the scarlet eyes of the fiendish fiend trembled violently. It had naturally felt this power ¡­ He felt an inexplicable palpitation in his heart!


    Just like Cang Yun had guessed, the crack on its chest was its weakness, so it could not allow the sword to strike it.


    As a result, the Fire Demon instantly retracted his arm, and put it in front of his chest to protect it.


    Cang Yun knew that his plan had succeeded when he saw this. The corner of his mouth was lifted slightly as his body swiftly entered the tunnel.

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    "Is the monk alright?"


    Within the passageway, Cang Yun soon caught up to the people from the Void Valley in front of him, and asked.


    "Amitabha, I just suffered some backlash. I''m fine. I rested for a while, so I feel much better." Enlightened Xuan monk said.


    "That''s good." Cang Yun heaved a sigh of relief. There were dangers everywhere and everyone was a team. If someone was injured, it would definitely not be a good thing.


    "I have already divided the Yang Flame Jade Marrow into four parts. You can take it."


    In the next moment, Cang Yun handed over the Yang Flame Jade Marrow from the Hollow Valley to them.


    Seeing that, the Void Valley and the others did not hold back. This was an agreement made before, so there was no need to discuss it anymore.


    "How did you find this passage?" After a short while, Dongfang Hu thought of his doubts and asked again.


    "I stumbled upon it by chance. This passageway is underneath the Sun Flame Jade Marrow. After I collected the Sun Flame Jade Marrow, I accidentally broke through the rock stratum so I saw it." Cang Yun explained casually.


    It was true that Cang Yun only discovered this passageway after he obtained the Sun Flame Jade Marrow, but this discovery wasn''t coincidental. This was because at that moment, there seemed to be a mysterious power summoning him, and it was this summoning that had allowed him to find this underground passageway.


    Cang Yun did not plan to tell these things to the three people in front of him, because he did not know whether the feeling of being summoned was real or just an illusion.


    The three of them did not suspect Cang Yun''s explanation. After all, the passageway was truly hidden, and if it were not for the fact that it was almost impossible to find it by chance, it could only be said that Cang Yun was extremely lucky.


    "There''s something strange about this passage."


    In the next moment, Eastern Fox frowned.


    "What''s wrong? Is there any danger?" Cang Yun also released his own Spiritual Energy.


    Eastern Hu shook his head, "That''s not true. I just checked ahead and saw that there are many forks in the road."


    "Maze?" The Hollow Gorge frowned. This kind of situation was very common, the first impression it gave was that it was a maze.


    "No." Eastern Hu''er shook her head again and continued to explain, "Those tunnels seem to be connected to other entrances, and there''s only one exit."


    "An exit?"


    Everyone frowned.


    "If that''s the case, then perhaps there are others who have entered the passageway, and the passageway''s exit ¡­"


    "The exit might be the core of the dragon tomb!" Cang Yun''s eyes lit up because he could feel that the direction of the exit was the source of his subconscious summons.


    When he was refining the Desolate Crystal, Cang Yun had already discovered the dragon blood within his body. As he had expected, the reason why he was summoned was because of this drop of dragon blood.


    Because the place in front of him was the Dragon''s Tomb.


    "Then should we go over?" Eastern Fox asked.


    "Amitabha, rumor has it that the dragon tomb has the inheritance of the Fire Dragon Emperor ¨C Destiny Dragon Flame!" This is the Flame Dragon Emperor''s life essence, if you obtain it, your fortune will be limitless! " Enlightened Mystery spoke.


    "Destiny Dragon Flame!"


    Everyone glanced at each other, and a bright light flashed in their eyes.


    This supreme treasure could not be maintained in tranquility by anyone. As long as it could be refined, one could obtain the Fire Dragon Emperor''s inheritance. If there were no surprises, one could easily become a saint!


    The throne was the dream of many people! In an era where there was only one Great Emperor, and a saint was the strongest under the Great Emperor, no one could resist such a temptation!

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    Swish swish!


    Cang Yun and the others quickly traveled through the passageway. After learning that the Fire Dragon Emperor''s inheritance was extremely precious, the four of them decided to head there together.


    The allure of a holy throne was simply too great, and even they were unable to resist it.


    Although the four of them were heaven''s pride experts of the younger generation, in terms of talent, they were far beyond ordinary people.


    Sage realm experts were truly too difficult. There were countless geniuses since ancient times, but the vast majority of them were blocked outside the door. Only a few had succeeded.


    In the world of the nine continents, there was a saying that all those who were not saints were ants.


    Those words undoubtedly showed the strength of the Saints because they were the ones who truly understood the Dao. They could stand on the peak of the mountains and look down over the entire continent of the Nine Provinces.


    But to become a saint rank, it was impossible for one''s talent to reach that level. More importantly, the more accumulated one had, the greater the chances one would have!


    "Eh?"


    Suddenly, Cang Yun''s footsteps stopped and he let out a light sound of surprise. He sensed a faintly discernible sinister aura.


    Moreover, this aura was very familiar to him. Unfortunately, it only lasted for a flash, and Cang Yun didn''t have time to carefully investigate.


    "What''s wrong?" Eastern Hu asked.


    "Did you sense any unusual aura just now?" Cang Yun asked doubtfully.


    "Nope." Eastern Fox shook his head.


    "It''s fine. It''s probably because I felt wrongly, so let''s continue." Cang Yun didn''t mind it too much. Eastern Fox was the one with the strongest senses among the four of them, but she didn''t notice anything amiss, so he guessed that his senses were mistaken.


    The two of them nodded at each other and continued to move forward.


    After about an hour, Dongfang Hu told everyone to stop.


    "I can already sense the end of the tunnel. There are a lot of people." Eastern Fox said seriously.


    "A lot of people? "Holy City?" Xu Que asked.


    Dongfang Hu nodded. "Most of their auras are very strong. It should be because those Nihility God Stage experts have already arrived."


    "Let''s go over and take a look. They won''t make a move before the treasure is born." Hollow suggested.


    Hearing this, Dongfang Hu looked worriedly at Cang Yun.


    "It''s possible that Young Master Huo Yu is also there. What will you do?"


    "No worries, I''ll be more careful." Cang Yun smiled faintly. He had long since been mentally prepared for this. The day would come sooner or later, and he had his own methods as well. At the very least, he wouldn''t be powerless to resist.


    "Amitabha, the Holy City does not have the Fire Alliance covering the entire sky. There are many experts there, so Young Master Fiery Jade will not brazenly take action." Monk Jiu Xuan analyzed.


    Everyone nodded their heads. Although the Fire Alliance was powerful, there were still a lot more powerful people in the Holy City. If they were to brazenly kill a genius from the Holy City, the Holy City would definitely investigate.


    With their decision made, everyone continued forward.


    Half an hour later, the four finally walked out of the passageway.


    In front of his eyes, the open space suddenly opened up, and a large crowd of people gathered on the plaza. Quite a few disciples from the Sacred City had already arrived at this place.


    The most eye-catching person was Mu Rong Zhan, who was wielding a golden halberd, followed by the Fire Alliance.


    Cang Yun and the others also discovered that most of the people present were Nihility God Stage experts and there were very few disciples of the Hidden Realm. Without a doubt, those who were able to come here had gone through a bloody battle and the weak and unlucky ones had all been eliminated.


    Cang Yun and the others were all mixed in the crowd, keeping a very low profile. Especially Cang Yun, he did not want to meet Young Master Huo Yu too early.


    "What are they all doing here?" Eastern Hu wrinkled his brow and asked in a low voice.


    "You''ll know when you see it." Cang Yun said.


    "That''s ¡­"

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    "That''s ¡­"


    "A real dragon tomb!"


    On the square, Cang Yun and the others'' eyes were shining. In their eyes, there was an ancient tomb that was simple and magnificent, and the words'' Fire Dragon Emperor ''were especially conspicuous.


    "Look over there! There are so many spirit beasts!" The direction he was pointing at was the palace behind the ancient tomb.


    Hearing this, Cang Yun and the rest turned to look. Sure enough, a sinister Spiritual Beast was faintly discernable.


    "Those spirit beasts arrived first and have already occupied the palace. No wonder Mu Rong Xiao Zhan and the others didn''t make a move." Cang Yun and the others were suddenly enlightened.


    Even though the Spirit Beasts were within the palace, he could feel that their auras were extremely numerous, at least several times greater than the number of people before him!


    Furthermore, there were even some extremely powerful auras among them, so even Mu Rong Zhan and the others didn''t dare to act rashly.


    Of course, the most crucial point was that the dragon tomb had yet to truly open, so now was not the time for a decisive battle.


    At the front of the crowd, Mu Rong Xiao Zhan was sitting with his legs crossed.


    Countless pairs of eyes were watching him, whether it was a human or spirit beast.


    "Brother Murong, we''ve already waited for four hours and the dragon tomb hasn''t opened yet. Do we have to continue waiting?" A Nihility God Stage expert probed Mu Rong Xiao Zhan.


    At the moment, there were still the threats posed by the spirit beasts, so the human side had no choice but to unite. As the strongest human side, Mu Rong Xiao Zhan naturally had enough power to make decisions.


    Hearing that, Mu Rong Zhan didn''t reply.


    Suddenly, he stood up and swung the golden halberd in his hand towards Long Mu.


    Ang!


    In that instant, a tiger''s roar and a dragon''s roar resounded. An extremely resplendent golden light directly struck the dragon tomb.


    Bang!


    Accompanied by a loud explosion, the entire plaza shook!


    However, the dragon tomb was completely unharmed!


    "There''s nothing I can do. If you have a way, then feel free." Mu Rong Zhan didn''t show the slightest surprise on his face. He withdrew his golden halberd and replied calmly to the one who just spoke.


    Obviously, from the very beginning, Mu Rong Zhan knew that the dragon tomb wasn''t a non-violent place to open, but a special opportunity.


    "Brother Murong is joking, you can''t even open the door, what can I do?" The person who spoke had an embarrassed smile on his face as he withdrew his impatient attitude. Since Mu Rong Zhan couldn''t open it, they could only wait.


    Amongst the spectators, Cang Yun and the rest furrowed their brows, "This dragon tomb is not easy to open."


    "Monk, do you know what can be done?" Dongfang Hu asked Monk Jianxuan, who was standing beside him.


    Monk Jiu Xuan shook his head. "I can''t see any clues. After all, this is a tomb personally laid down by the Fire Dragon Emperor. It''s too difficult to understand the mysteries of this tomb."


    "Wait a moment, since we are able to enter, it means that there will definitely be an opportunity to open this dragon''s necropolis." Cang Yun said calmly.


    Hearing that, everyone nodded their heads. Indeed, since the appearance of the dragon tomb meant that the Fire Dragon Emperor had already arranged everything, there was no point in being anxious.


    Cang Yun and the rest all sat down cross-legged.


    However, Cang Yun''s gaze did not land on the dragon tomb. Instead, it would occasionally sweep towards a dark corner beside the palace.


    Cang Yun had a strange feeling. At that place, there seemed to be many pairs of invisible eyes staring at them. Although they couldn''t be seen, their intuition was so strong that Cang Yun felt his blood run cold.


    Is it an illusion... Or ¡­

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    "What''s wrong? Are you worried about Young Master Fiery Jade?"


    Eastern Fox''s senses were very keen, and after a short while, he noticed Cang Yun''s abnormality and asked in a soft voice.


    Cang Yun shook his head and said with a frown, "For some reason, I have a feeling that something terrible is about to happen."


    "The dragon''s necropolis is right in front of us. The spirit beasts are like tigers eyeing their prey. It''s normal for them to have this kind of feeling." The Void Valley patted Cang Yun''s shoulder and said softly.


    Cang Yun nodded with a faint smile and did not say anything else.


    In the next moment, his gaze shifted to the area in front of the crowd where the activities of the Fire League were taking place.


    There were more than ten figures there, and the one standing right in front was Young Master Huo Yu.


    It was obvious that Young Master Huo Yu didn''t notice Cang Yun''s arrival. His pair of eyes were currently tightly staring at the dragon tomb, and his gaze was incomparably greedy.


    "Ten Nihility God Stage experts, three of them are in the Concealment Realm." Cang Yun swept his eyes across the Fire Alliance group as he thought to himself.


    This sort of lineup was undoubtedly formidable. After all, the Returning Ruins'' sea of fire was controlled by the Fire League in the dark. With the sudden appearance of the dragon tomb, they were the fastest to react.


    BOOM!


    At this moment, the ground suddenly shook.


    The dragon''s necropolis that was originally locked down suddenly released a resplendent brilliance. Strands of fire shot up into the sky, instantly dyeing the sky a sea of fire!


    The dragon tomb opened!


    Everyone in the plaza shook as they stood up and looked expectantly at the dragon''s necropolis.


    Roar ¡­ Woo!


    In the distant palace, the spirit beasts were also howling excitedly, as if they were a group of demons dancing chaotically.


    In the next moment, an enormous and malevolent figure gradually appeared on the plaza.


    The crowd quickly moved back a distance, making the scene clear and distinct.


    On one side was a human, and on the other was a horde of spirit beasts.


    Dense flames rose unceasingly, and the atmosphere in the square became increasingly tense. Everyone knew in their hearts that a bloody battle was about to break out!


    "Brother Murong, with the current situation, I think we should discuss our decision. What do you think?" At this time, Young Master Huo Yu slowly walked towards Mu Rong Xiao Zhan, along with a dozen or so lonely figures.


    These people had quite a bit of strength and status among the people present, so they had a lot of authority.


    "What''s there to discuss? There are only two choices." Mu Rong Xiao Zhan glanced at Young Noble Huo Yu and said faintly.


    Being ignored like that, Young Master Huo Yu''s eyes became a little dark. In the blink of an eye, it had disappeared without a trace.


    Smiling, he asked, "Which two choices would it be?"


    Mu Rong Xiao Zhan said indifferently: "We can either fight on our own or run the moment we get one. If we run away, then naturally we win. Or we can kill these spirit beasts first and then fight each other. "


    Everyone nodded their heads. This was also the reason why they had come to inquire.


    "Then, Brother Murong, which one is the most suitable?" A Nihility God Stage expert asked.


    "The first." Mu Rong Zhan didn''t hesitate at all.


    "Why? "Since spirit beasts are a threat, shouldn''t we eliminate them before deciding?"


    "That''s right, Brother Murong would choose the first method?"


    The crowd expressed their confusion. From a normal person''s point of view, they should be dealing with the external enemies first. If they were to compete with their own people, at the very least, it would be better if there were no outsiders.


    Mu Rong Xiao Zhan chuckled, "It looks like these spirit beasts are organized and disciplined. And even if you all are united, can you guys beat them?"


    These words were quite direct. Hearing that, most of the people''s faces turned black. If it wasn''t for the fact that they were worried about Mu Rong Zhan''s strength, they would have already attacked him.

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    "What you''re saying is that we can''t even compare to a bunch of uncivilized spirit beasts?" A Nihility God Stage cultivator said indignantly to Mu Rong Xiao Zhan.


    The rest of the people also looked at each other angrily.


    Everyone present was a top genius of the Sacred City. They were already proud and arrogant, so no one could endure such a comment, even if the one speaking was the one ranked first on the Earth Board, Mu Rong Xiao Zhan. They had already reached the limits of their patience not to make a move.


    Mu Rong Xiao Zhan didn''t seem to care as he faced the angry gazes of the crowd. "It''s just seeking truth from the facts, who wouldn''t know what you''re thinking?"


    "Once a real battle starts, all of them will definitely be unable to put in any effort. They will be able to seize this opportunity to take the treasures. How can they possibly win? And I don''t even want to stand in front and help people block guns. "


    At this moment, everyone was silent. Indeed, they all had the same idea. After all, they didn''t care about the life or death of spirit beasts. As long as they could obtain the treasure, that was the most important.


    "Since that''s the case, we should all go our own ways." Young Master Huo Yu took the lead and left, returning to the Fire League''s territory.


    Seeing this, the rest of the people also returned to their original positions and began to instruct their own factions on what to do next.


    "They have no alliance?" Eastern Fox who noticed this was a bit surprised.


    Cang Yun smiled faintly, as if he had already expected this. "Mu Rong Xiao Zhan is no fool. Do you really think it''s that easy for those people to form an alliance with him?"


    "Otherwise?" The Hollow Gorge asked.


    Everyone knows clearly that the one who has the most chance of obtaining the treasure is naturally the strongest one, Mu Rong Xiao Zhan. In a one on one fight, no one would be his match, but if they were to form an alliance, then they can let Mu Rong Xiao Zhan charge at the front to attract the power of the Spiritual Beasts. That way, they can seize the opportunity to fight for the treasure. Cang Yun slowly explained.


    The Emptiness Realm Expert and the others came to a realization.


    Indeed, if they formed an alliance, the spirit beast horde would naturally take care of the strongest human group, Mu Rong Xiao Zhan. This way, the others would have a better chance.


    Fiery light continued to shoot out from the necropolis, turning the entire sky into a huge cloud of fire.


    The crowd watched unblinkingly, not moving at all. However, the excitement on their faces showed that they had been preparing for a long time, waiting for the moment the treasure appeared.


    The group of spirit beasts in the distance did the same. Standing at the very front of them were three incomparably huge figures. A terrifying aura intimidated the other spirit beasts behind them.


    "What should we do later?" Eastern Hu asked.


    Cang Yun''s expression was calm. "Let''s wait and see. If there''s a chance, let''s make our move."


    Everyone slowly nodded their heads. However, they all knew that the chances of this happening were extremely slim. With so many Nihility God Stage experts eyeing them covetously, just the concealed realm alone made them unable to do anything.


    Unless, something huge happened...


    Time slowly passed and the peaceful atmosphere in front of him continued for about ten minutes.


    Swoosh!


    Finally, a sharp sound of breaking air broke this silence.


    In the dense flame, a ball of light soared to the sky, borrowing the fire''s momentum to rush straight into the sky.


    "The treasure has appeared!"


    Everyone''s spirits were immediately lifted. Immediately after, countless figures jumped up and headed straight for the ball of light.


    Roar... Roar!


    The spirit beast horde immediately moved as well, their enormous bodies jumping and blotting out the sky.


    In that instant, the originally red sky darkened.

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    "Haha, I got it! The treasure is mine now!"


    In the sky, a Nihility God Stage expert laughed maniacally as he grabbed the ball of light with his fastest speed.


    Swoosh!


    Roar!


    However, just as the sound of his voice faded, countless attacks completely engulfed him. There were humans and spirit beasts among the attacks.


    And the result was without suspense. In the midst of all the attacks, this expert could not even last a second and immediately turned into dust, leaving only the ball of light flying far away.


    Swish swish!


    Countless figures began to chase after him. No one cared about the dead Nihility God Stage expert.


    "Sigh."


    Cang Yun and the rest, who were standing below, shook their heads and sighed. They were not pitying the dead Nihility God Stage expert, but rather lamenting the cruelty of the competition. In this situation, they had no hope of obtaining any treasures.


    "That person is also stupid. He really thinks that his luck is heaven-defying." Eastern Hu''er said.


    The crowd nodded in agreement. As spectators, they could clearly see that the real experts, such as Mu Rong Xiao Zhan and the others, were slowing down in order to avoid becoming the leader. Yet, the person who died was completely oblivious to it.


    The fight in the sky continued. But, with the previous example, all of the martial artists were much calmer. Even if there was a chance, no one would directly take away the ball of light.


    However, the spirit beasts were the complete opposite. As beasts, their intelligence was not high. Coupled with the attraction of the treasures, they quickly lost their minds and madly rushed towards the ball of light.


    "After killing these spirit beasts, they aren''t worthy of the treasures!"


    Seeing the spirit beasts getting closer and closer to the treasures, many people became anxious. If these beasts were to obtain the treasures, not only would it be a great loss to them, it would also be a great humiliation!


    Therefore, the human practitioners began attacking the spirit beast horde with explosive shouts.


    Countless Origin Energy attacks cut across the sky, heading straight for the spirit beast closest to the treasure.


    Puff puff puff!


    In the blink of an eye, a few of the spirit beasts had been decapitated. Their combined power was unimaginable.


    Not long later, the area within a hundred feet of the treasure became a vacuum.


    Blood rained down, filling the entire battlefield with the smell of blood.


    Roar! Roar! Roar!


    The spirit beast horde was also enraged. Their companion''s death did not frighten them, but instead, the smell of blood stimulated the viciousness within them.


    The spirit beasts bared their fangs, baring their sharp fangs at the human martial practitioners.


    In the next moment, they crazily rushed towards the warriors.


    The battle instantly levelled up!


    "Dammit, these beasts are crazy. Let''s kill them first!"


    The human side wasn''t willing to be outdone either. In the blink of an eye, a bloody battle broke out between the two sides.


    Figures galloped in the sky as the surging attacks engulfed the entire battlefield like a tidal wave.


    The earth trembled, and the wind screamed!


    Occasionally, figures would smash down from the sky like mountains, or human martial practitioners would spurt blood into the air.


    Even Cang Yun and the others who had been watching the fight were shocked by this scene.


    Nihility God Stage experts possessed extraordinary strength. Each and every strike of the dragon tomb was capable of shattering the heavens and the earth. When combined together, it was even more terrifying and peerless. The entire space of the necropolis was faintly trembling.


    Cang Yun and the others simply did not have the qualifications to enter this kind of battle. Just the aftermath of the battle itself was enough for them to deeply realize this point.


    "Still too weak!"


    Cang Yun helplessly sighed as he looked at the light in the sky.

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    BOOM!


    Bang!


    In the sky, streams of surging Origin Energy attack tore through the sky like dense lightning on a summer night.


    The battle had lasted for an entire hour. Whether it was martial practitioners or spirit beasts, both sides had suffered heavy losses.


    Corpses were strewn all over the huge plaza, and the degree of competition was far more intense than any that Cang Yun had ever seen before.


    The ball of light was still floating in the sky, and white flames could be faintly seen swaying about within it.


    During this period of time, there were people who took the opportunity to attack it, but unfortunately, no one was able to do so. Even though everyone was fighting, they were still paying close attention to the treasure.


    "Amitabha, if this goes on, I don''t know how many people will die." Enlightened Mysterious Monk put his palms together as a trace of compassion flashed across his face.


    No one answered him. People die for money, birds die for food. This was the most clear logic.


    The battle in the sky became increasingly intense.


    However, no one noticed that in a dark corner next to the palace, many pairs of dark eyes were gradually revealing a strange blue light.


    "Master Yin You, when should we make our move?" A deep voice rang out.


    "Soon, no one needs to go invisible. Listen to my orders and get ready for battle!"


    Along with the sound of the answer, gradually, a demonic figure appeared one by one.


    The figure with the brightest eyes at the front was the leader of this Baleful Yin operation ¡­ Dark and gloomy!


    "Master, are we going to attack now?" They are killing each other. Why should we wait so we can reap the rewards? " A Yin Sha asked.


    "We can''t wait any longer. There are experts on the human side, so he might have to fight for the treasures. Once he escapes, our efforts will be in vain. If we attack now, we might be able to catch them off guard." As he spoke, his devilish gaze would occasionally sweep towards Mu Rong Xiao Zhan. It was obvious that the expert he was talking about was Mu Rong Xiao Zhan.


    "Lord, then what is our plan?"


    "Killing first, then seizing the treasures. These are all the geniuses of the human race. Lord Yin Zun had warned them to kill as many of them as possible! Especially that expert, his value is not inferior to the treasure in front of us! " Yin He said with a voice filled with killing intent.


    "Kill!"


    In the next moment, Yin He gave the order!


    Swish swish!


    One by one, the Yin Sha moved after another and quietly entered the battlefield.


    A sharp claw ruthlessly thrust out amidst the chaos.


    "Ah ¡­!"


    "What is this ¡­!"


    "Cheap Shot!"


    Fighters began falling from the sky one after another, crying out in alarm before they died.


    Hearing this, the crowd instantly fell into chaos.


    "What''s that?"


    To most people, the existence of Yin Sha was very unfamiliar. After all, these creatures had only existed for a very long time, and very few people would pay attention to their history.


    However, some disciples from ancient families recognized the Yin Sha.


    "Everyone be careful, that''s Baleful Yin, an ancient but extremely evil race!" Someone loudly reminded him.


    "Yin Sha?"


    "Yin Sha!"


    Hearing this, some of them were confused, some of them came to a realization, while the ones who came to a realization revealed looks of jealousy, shock, and fear. It was clear that they had heard of some legends.


    The people who were confused also became serious when they saw this situation. None of them were fools, they also realized the seriousness of the situation.


    At least he knew that these Yin Sha were enemies, and very powerful ones at that!

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    "Yin Sha!"


    On the plaza, Cang Yun''s shock was even more intense than anyone else. This was because he had seen Yin Sha back in the Immortal Yang Secret Realm. Not only that, he had also personally fought with them before.


    The Yin Sha''s strength and strangeness left an indelible impression on him.


    The only difference was that there were more than ten Baleful Yin Demons this time, this number showed just how serious the situation was.


    At the same time, Cang Yun finally understood why he felt like he was being watched.


    "Amitabha, the evil races have returned. The world is in chaos." Monk Jiu Xuan''s expression was also extremely serious. There were many records about Yin Sha in the Buddhist Sect, so he naturally knew about the terror of this race. The Nine Prefectures once entered the Age of Darkness because of this, then what about this time ¡­


    "This Baleful Yin Force is very strong, we ¡­" She did not know much about Yin Sha, but from the way he hunted humans, she could tell that he was an enemy.


    "Let''s hide first. We don''t have the qualifications to participate in a battle like this." As he spoke, he unconsciously touched the center of his forehead. The mysterious seed was hidden inside, so he couldn''t take the risk.


    Of course, the most important thing right now was that he didn''t have the strength to take the risk. Instinct told him that the mysterious seed was far more important than the Fire Dragon Emperor''s life dragon flame.


    They did not know what Cang Yun was thinking, but they understood that the Hidden Realm did not have the qualifications to participate in the current situation. Even though they were not ordinary Secret Realm, how could their opponents be ordinary people?


    While Cang Yun and the rest were discussing, the battle in the sky suddenly came to a stop. In this sneak attack, the human side had suffered heavy losses, and even though not many spirit beasts had died, they were intimidated by the evil aura. Even the intelligent ones knew that the most dangerous one was still the evil yin fiend.


    Furthermore, from the depths of their bloodlines, these spirit beasts were filled with hatred for the Yin Sha. This came from the bloodline memories of their ancestors, because even when the Yin Sha massacred the Nine Prefectures, the spirit beasts were not immune to it.


    "Tsk tsk, the fresh blood of humans is truly wonderful ¡­" In the sky, it licked its claws as fresh blood dripped down. This was the blood of the person it had just killed.


    "I will kill you, but unfortunately, I don''t like blood, especially dirty blood like yours!" Mu Rong Xiao Zhan replied coldly as he stared at him from the start to the end. It was obvious that he was already treating him as his next prey.


    Mu Rong Xiao Zhan didn''t like this kind of gaze. Of course, he didn''t like Yin Sha either. The latter had killed countless lives and his ancestors had paid a huge price for it. Such a race deserved to be killed!


    "Tsk tsk, I really like your nature. A personality like yours who, as a prey, doesn''t even have the awareness of a prey. A fearless resistance, then helplessness like a trapped beast. That scene is something I like the most, and the blood of such a person is also the most delicious." The smile was eerie and terrifying.


    This made everyone realize once again the cruelty of the Yin Sha.


    "There''s no point in speaking any further. It''s not based on words alone." Mu Rong Xiao Zhan said coldly as he raised the golden halberd in his hand.


    The feeling that Yin You gave him was very strong, but it was not enough to scare him. As an expert, strength was not the only thing that mattered, the most important thing was the heart.


    He was fearless and invincible!

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    Swoosh!


    In the sky, Mu Rong Xiao Zhan charged forward. He swept out the golden halberd in his hand. It was like a golden ray of light, drawing a sharp arc in the air.


    In that instant, the air around him trembled. It was only a casual strike, but the entire space seemed to be unable to withstand the might of it.


    It had been a long time since someone saw Mu Rong Zhan make his move. The last time was a year ago when he fought in the Earth Board battle. At that time, he was already shockingly powerful.


    Since they were both in the Nihility God Stage, the feeling Mu Rong Xiao Zhan gave people was quite amazing. They were not on the same level at all.


    However, the expression on his dark and gloomy face was relaxed as he faced the attack. There was no sign of anxiety on his distorted face.


    "Kill everyone here! Leave none alive!"


    It was only after he gave the order to the Yin Sha that Yin He finally made her move.


    His silhouette flickered, instantly vanishing from sight, leaving no traces behind. It was as though he had strangely vanished into thin air.


    "Such a fast speed!" The spectators all felt their hearts tremble. They knew that this didn''t mean that the darkness had disappeared. It was just that their speed was too fast. Their eyes were simply unable to catch sight of each other.


    Weng! *


    This kind of speed was out of Mu Rong Xiao Zhan''s expectations, so the attack landed directly in the air, causing the air to tremble.


    However, even though Mu Rong Zhan was shocked, his abundant combat experience gave him a terrifying fighting intuition. He suddenly turned around and swept out his halberd like a crescent moon!


    Tssss! *


    In that instant, flames flew in all directions. It was unknown when, but Yin He had already appeared behind Mu Rong Xiao Zhan''s back. Her sharp claws were aimed at his head, but Mu Rong Xiao Zhan''s halberd had struck the sharp claws.


    "A pretty good reaction!" A gloomy and eerie laughter rang out.


    However, there weren''t many people who were paying attention to this scene. The moment the dark and gloomy battle order was issued, the rest of the Baleful Yin Demons had already launched a slaughter. Because of the sneak attack earlier, the human side could be said to be at an absolute disadvantage.


    Fortunately, after waiting for a while, the Spiritual Beasts unexpectedly joined in the battle. Their target was actually the Baleful Yin Race!


    Once again, there was a flower blooming in the dark, causing the human warriors to be both surprised and happy.


    No one knew that the hatred within a Spiritual Beast originated from its bloodline. If they knew, they would understand why Spiritual Beasts hated Yin Sha far more than humans.


    BOOM!


    Bang!


    The battle in the sky continued like a raging fire in the blink of an eye.


    Surging attacks came one after another, and were even fiercer than the battle between humans and spirit beasts before. That was because everyone knew that these Yin Sha came here to kill them. In this life or death situation, no one would hide anything anymore.


    However, the Yin Sha''s power was beyond their expectations. Even if humans and spirit beasts joined forces, they could only passively defend. Occasionally, even human or spirit beasts that had their openings revealed would be ambushed and killed.


    Seeing this, the smile on his gloomy face became even wider.


    "You must be in despair. It won''t be long before you fight alone. I''m curious if you''ll kneel and beg for mercy, or run away like a stray dog." He smiled sinisterly at Mu Rong Xiao Zhan.


    Mu Rong Zhan didn''t say anything, but his expression turned serious. He really couldn''t continue like this. His only hope ¡­ He could only kill the Yin in front of him as soon as possible!


    As this thought flashed through his mind, Mu Rong Zhan charged out again!

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    "Kill!"


    Mu Rong Xiao Zhan gave a low shout as he charged forward. The golden halberd in his hand started to radiate a golden light, which matched his resolute expression, as though he was a war god.


    "You want to kill me and change the situation?" When he sensed the killing intent coming from Mu Rong Zhan, he immediately understood the latter''s intention and gave a sinister smile.


    "You are simply dreaming. The only one who will die will be you!"


    He was also at the peak of the Nihility God Stage, and as a Yin Sha, his innate talent was above 99% of the humans. Moreover, he didn''t think that Mu Rong Xiao Zhan was just an anomaly.


    In an instant, a pair of sharp claws appeared and went towards Mu Rong Zhan.


    Ka ka!


    Bang!


    The two figures continued to collide against each other, clashing head on against each other and bursting out with unimaginable power.


    The space within a radius of ten zhang around them trembled nonstop. It was a terrifying sight and no one dared to approach them.


    "What a terrifying might."


    On the plaza, Cang Yun looked from afar and was shocked. That kind of power was not something he could resist.


    The reason why Nihility God Stage experts were called powerful experts was because their powers had reached a terrifying level. This kind of terrifying power was demonstrated clearly by Mu Rong Xiao Zhan.


    "I am very strong, but one day, I will also reach that level. As for you ¡­" It''s fated to surpass him! " The Void Valley looked at Cang Yun with a confident and serious tone.


    Cang Yun smiled helplessly and did not reply. The Void Valley really did think highly of him.


    "Mu Rong Zhan''s victory is uncertain, but the others are all being hunted. Are we really not going to do anything?" Eastern Hu asked.


    "Since when did you start worrying about other people''s lives? I remember you used to be ruthless. " Hollow Valley asked with a smile.


    "That''s not the same. I care about myself. I care about myself. I care about my family, and I care about them." That''s not the same. Eastern Fox rolled his eyes and said.


    "That makes sense, but unfortunately, we can''t help them with our current strength." Cang Yun nodded, but soon changed the topic and said, "Unless ¡­"


    "Unless what?" Three pairs of eyes stared at him.


    Seeing this, Cang Yun did not beat around the bush and continued, "Unless we set up a trap ahead of time and lure the Yin Sha over."


    Cang Yun had been thinking about this problem for a long time. The Yin Sha had clearly come prepared, the human side was definitely hard to stop, so he had long thought of a countermeasure. This method was the only one he could think of right now.


    "A trap?" Dongfang Hu''s eyes sparkled and he looked at Enlightened Mysterious Monk, "Monk, didn''t you say you''re a formation master? Are you confident?"


    "If they are well-prepared and able to be drawn into the formation, then we can give it a try. For a while, I may not be able to kill them directly, but their strength will be greatly weakened. Human warriors and spirit beasts will not be affected."


    Cang Yun raised his eyebrows, he was not surprised at all. Monk came from the Buddhist sect, it was normal for them to have some methods to restrain evil spirits.


    "The problem is how do I lure these Yin Sha? Judging from their cunning actions, they don''t seem like fools." The Emptiness Realm Expert said.


    This point was obvious. The Yin Sha only appeared when both humans and spirit beasts were injured. It showed just how cunning they were.


    Cang Yun smiled slightly, "I have a plan for that!"

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    "What? You''re saying we go steal the treasures, then use the treasures to lure them into the formation?"


    "This... Are you crazy? "


    On the square, Eastern Fox was looking at Cang Yun in disbelief. Just now, the latter had told her what he was thinking.


    There were many who stole the treasures before, but all of them ended up in miserable states. With this kind of lesson, Cang Yun actually dared to steal it? If this isn''t crazy, then what is?


    The Void Valley looked at Cang Yun with a speechless expression, it was as if it did not understand what had just happened.


    "Furthermore, those Yin Sha seem to have directly come to kill us. Are you sure that the treasures are attractive to them?" The Emptiness Realm Expert said.


    "If you want to kill someone, you can kill them at any time, so why bother trying to get into the dragon tomb? It must be known that there are experts from the Holy City outside. They might waste quite a bit of their energy quietly entering."


    "So, I think their real goal is still to obtain treasures, or else it would not make sense. It''s just that the Yin Sha think that the treasures are theirs, so they didn''t rush to get them." Cang Yun slowly said.


    The three of them were silent for a moment before they nodded in agreement. Cang Yun''s words made a lot of sense.


    "But how should we go about stealing? If we are discovered, none of the three sides will spare us." Dongfang Hu asked.


    "You don''t have to steal it. It''s fine if you want to think of a strategy... For example, use an attack to knock it into a formation. " Cang Yun smiled.


    "Yeah, why didn''t I think of that!" Dongfang Hu''s eyes lit up. As long as they didn''t take the treasures, they wouldn''t attract aggro. With their cultivation level, no one would abandon their treasures to hunt them down.


    "Then it''s settled." The Void Valley nodded as well. "Let''s not delay this any further. Monk, quickly prepare the formation. Once the formation is complete, we will use our attacks to push the treasure into the formation."


    "Amitabha, there is another problem. Every formation requires an array core. The array core is very weak and must be placed in a place where the Yin Sha do not dare to approach." Enlightened Xuan monk said.


    "Set it up in the dragon''s necropolis. I don''t think there''s any place safer than that." Cang Yun thought for a while before smiling.


    When the Fire Dragon Emperor was alive, he was the sworn enemy of the Baleful Yin Race. Cang Yun had reason to believe that he must have been prepared for the tomb after his death.


    The Monk Jiu Xuan immediately thought of this and his eyes lit up. He then hurriedly went to prepare.


    As for Cang Yun and the other two, they stealthily walked across the plaza, and circled around to a suitable spot to wait. Once Monk Enlightened Black was ready, it would be their turn to take action.


    "Hey, honestly, are you interested in treasures?" Suddenly, Eastern Fox asked Cang Yun.


    "How can you tell?" Cang Yun smiled faintly. He did not admit nor deny it.


    "Tsk, from the moment the treasure appeared until now, your eyes never left it. I can''t even tell?" Eastern Fox rolled his eyes at Cang Yun.


    "Since you know, why don''t you ask?" Cang Yun shook his head and smiled.


    "I''m curious, curious as to how you would steal it." Eastern Fox blinked, waiting for Cang Yun''s reply.


    "How? What can I do?" Cang Yun asked.


    "I''m asking you, and you''re even asking me?" Eastern Fox was speechless.


    Cang Yun smiled helplessly, "There''s nothing we can do for now. We''ll just have to take things one step at a time. Maybe a miracle will happen."

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    BOOM!


    Bang!


    In the sky, after another fierce collision, both Mu Rong Xiao Zhan and Yin Wen were pushed back.


    The two of them had been fighting for more than two hours, but they had been on the same side the entire time. They were both very surprised by each other''s strength.


    "Hehe, your strength is indeed quite good, but the final winner will still be me. Look at your kind. How is it? Despair?" Mu Rong Xiao Zhan''s power was beyond his expectations, but he didn''t care because according to the current situation, everyone here, including the spirit beasts, would have a hard time escaping death.


    Mu Rong Xiao Zhan didn''t say anything, but his expression turned more and more serious. He had been paying attention to the situation of the battle the entire time, so he didn''t need to be reminded. He knew what was going on, but there was nothing he could do.


    Right now, it was wisest choice for him to run, but this wasn''t with Mu Rong Zhan''s personality. Running away without fighting back would leave him with an unforgettable humiliation. His heart of martial arts wouldn''t allow him to do that!


    At this moment, Dongfang Hu saw a signal from the Dragon Tomb from afar.


    "Monk''s side is ready." Dongfang Hu immediately said to Cang Yun.


    "It''s our turn." Cang Yun nodded with a smile.


    The three of them looked at each other and nodded.


    "Attack!"


    Following Cang Yun''s command, three Origin Energy attacks shot up into the sky, heading straight for the ball of light.


    Bang!


    With a violent explosion, the ball of light was struck and immediately flew in the direction of the dragon''s necropolis.


    This sudden scene instantly attracted everyone''s attention. Although everyone was fighting, a sliver of their attention was still focused on the treasure.


    "Someone is seizing the treasure?"


    This was the first reaction of everyone, including the Yin Sha.


    He stopped attacking and looked at the mass of light that was flying away. His face instantly darkened.


    It was undoubtedly a provocation for someone to make a move under its nose. Moreover, if it were to lose its treasure, it would not be able to withstand the rage of the Yin Master.


    As this thought flashed through his mind, he made up his mind in an instant.


    "All Baleful Yin commands, halt the attack and retrieve the treasure first!"


    At the order, all the Baleful Yin Demons instantly took action.


    But the human martial artist was stunned. If the Yin Sha left, would they flee or chase? In this situation, escaping was the most sensible choice. However, no one would be willing to let Yin Sha take the treasure.


    "We can''t let them get the treasures. Once they succeed, they will still chase after us. How many people would be able to escape?" Mu Rong Zhan immediately reacted and shouted.


    But his words did not cause many people to move. In the face of a life and death decision, many people would hesitate because once they went over, it was very possible that they would die.


    However, the spirit beasts were even more decisive at this moment. They didn''t have high intelligence and directly chased the Yin Sha, obviously trying to stop the latter.


    "What a motley crowd!" Mu Rong Xiao Zhan shook his head and sighed. He helplessly looked at Yin Sha getting closer and closer to the treasure, but he couldn''t do anything because Yin Sha was blocking him.


    As for who wanted to take away the treasure and why they were doing this, no one cared anymore.


    Cang Yun and the rest were overjoyed. The three of them stealthily made their way towards the Dragon Tomb while keeping a close eye on the range of Yin Sha.


    Until the moment Yin Sha fell into the formation!


    Cang Yun raised his hands and sent out a signal.


    Weng! *


    In an instant, a formation appeared!

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    Weng! *


    In the plaza, with the dragon''s necropolis as the center, an extremely resplendent light suddenly appeared.


    The light was golden, gentle and merciful, like the light of Buddha.


    However, when the Buddhist light shone on each and every strange body, that gentleness instantly changed its attitude, becoming upright and dignified!


    "AHH!"


    One by one, the Yin Sha let out a mournful roar with a panicked expression. It was as if a demon living in darkness had suddenly met with sunlight. It was extremely terrifying.


    "What''s going on?"


    "What did we encounter?"


    The countless Baleful Yin Demons let out deep roars.


    "Dammit, this is a formation ¡­" And it''s the formation of those bald donkeys from the Buddhist Sect! "


    After a short moment, a Yin Sha finally let out an angry roar and recognized the formation in front of him.


    "Quick, charge out ¡­" This formation is specially designed to restrain my clan! "


    With a loud shout, countless Baleful Yin chrysalis fled.


    Bang! Bang! Bang!


    However, the moment they neared the edge of the formation, it was as though an invisible barrier had directly lifted them up and sent them flying back.


    Can''t go out?


    "We are trapped by the formation ¡­" "Ahhh!"


    The Yin Sha roared crazily as if he had gone mad.


    Humans and Spiritual Beasts naturally discovered this scene. This caused the originally running Spiritual Beasts to instantly stop and stop outside the formation. They let out vigilant roars.


    They were also afraid that this array formation would have an effect on them, so they didn''t dare to take even half a step further.


    As for most of the martial artists, they were even more shocked.


    "Formation?" "Who set up this formation?"


    "Could it be that he faked his intention to steal the treasure just now to lure the enemy?"


    "Who are these people?"


    Everyone was confused. This sudden change was out of everyone''s expectations.


    "This golden light is filled with meditation. It''s a buddhist formation!"


    Those with outstanding spell formation attainments were able to come to a conclusion after looking at it for a moment.


    "Buddhist ¡­" My holy city''s buddhist disciples ¡­ There seems to be only one, right? "


    "It''s him?" "How is this possible!?"


    The latter was very famous in the Holy City, and was known as one of the ''Three Lives''. Even the Nihility God Stage experts present all recognized him, and in their memories, there seemed to be only one person in the Holy City who belonged to the buddhist faith.


    But was that possible?


    Everyone knew that Enlightened Mysterious Monk was only at the secret realm. How could he set up such a formation?


    Even if he could, who were those people that were working with him to promote the treasures?


    The sharp-eyed people from before saw three sneaky figures pass by the plaza the moment the treasure was pushed forward. They were the ones who made all this happen?


    As people speculated deeper and deeper, they became more and more confused, but no one was prepared to act rashly until things were clear.


    And in the sky, the ones who were most concerned about all this were Mu Rong Zhan and Yin You.


    The moment they saw the formation, the two of them were shocked, but when they reacted, their expressions were completely different.


    A look of pleasant surprise appeared on Mu Rong Xiao Zhan''s determined face. He didn''t know how or who did it, but it was a pleasant surprise for the battle.


    On the other hand, its expression was as dark and gloomy as water. It knew that it had been set up by someone, and this plot would cause it great losses!


    "Hehe, the one who is in despair right now should be you, right?" Mu Rong Zhan said sarcastically with a smile on his face.


    "You think you can win just like that?" Its gloomy voice was terrifyingly low, and its anger could be seen in its heart.


    "I don''t know if we''ll win or not, but at the very least, we can be sure that it''s our turn to take the upper hand ¡­ ¡­" The buddhist formation is meant to suppress evil and evil beings like you. In that formation, your strength will be reduced by at least 30%! " It could be seen that he had a certain level of understanding towards Buddhist formations. He was able to tell at a glance and even pointed out the uses of these formations very accurately.


    "But I can kill you first, then slowly break the array!" Originally, I did not plan to use my trump card against you, but now, it seems that it is necessary! " The murderous intent in his dark, demonic eyes gradually intensified.


    As long as he killed Mu Rong Xiao Zhan, no one here would be his match, even if it was an array, because the difference between the other people and himself was too big.


    "You have a trump card, but I don''t?" Mu Rong Xiao Zhan gave a faint smile as though he didn''t care and said, "However, I suddenly feel that this battlefield isn''t too big, so why not change it?"


    While speaking, Mu Rong Zhan''s body suddenly moved. He turned into a stream of light and entered the formation in the blink of an eye.


    After entering the formation and sensing that the formation had no effect on him, he grinned, revealing two rows of white teeth, "This is just right."


    The dark expression on his face instantly darkened. This fellow actually ran into the array formation?


    "Humph, coward. I had thought you to be a bit cowardly, but now, it would seem that you are only a cowardly bug. Didn''t you also have a trump card? Do you dare to come out and fight me fairly?" He sneered.


    Enter the formation? It and Mu Rong Xiao Zhan were on par with each other, but if it was reduced by 30% of its combat power, it would definitely be beaten into a miserable state. Therefore, it could only use its provocation method to test Mu Rong Xiao Zhan.


    But it had obviously miscalculated.


    Facing his sneer, Mu Rong Xiao Zhan remained unmoved, "Since you are not a coward, then come in. What''s the use of talking to me?"


    As he spoke, Mu Rong Zhan made a provocative gesture with his hand.


    Seeing this scene, Quiet And Steadfast was so angry that he nearly exploded. This was simply forcing logic!


    "You were the one hiding in the shadows, yet you still try to argue. Don''t tell me the holy city is full of cowards like you? Get the hell out here!" Ye Zichen roared.


    "Said I was hiding first?"


    Mu Rong Xiao Zhan gave a disdainful smile: "But I clearly remember that the first one to hide is you reptiles? How dare you attack us without shame, and now you still dare to say that I''m forcing my words, what a joke. "


    He was at a loss for words, his expression extremely ugly.


    He knew that it was impossible for Mu Rong Zhan to escape from the formation. The situation now was extremely unfavorable for him, and he was stuck in a dilemma.


    However, Mu Rong Zhan remained calm and collected. "If you don''t come in, then I''ll have to kill your men first. Let''s see who can''t hold it in first."


    "How dare you!" A dark roar exploded.


    Mu Rong Xiao Zhan replied calmly, "See if I dare or not!"


    Swoosh!


    After Mu Rong Xiao Zhan finished speaking, he swung his halberd and a golden light flew out and landed on a Yin Sha. The Yin Sha was instantly cut in half and couldn''t even scream.


    Seeing this, all the Yin Sha couldn''t help but retreat, and their eyes were filled with fear as they looked at Mu Rong Xiao Zhan. The latter''s strength was not something that they could handle, not to mention this was a formation.

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    "You!"


    Outside the formation, he looked at Mu Rong Zhan with a dark expression. The killing intent in his eyes seemed to have condensed into reality.


    This was already a blatant provocation, how could Yin You not be angry? Moreover, the person who provoked it was the lowly race that it had always thought ¡­ As a member of the human race, the flames of anger in its heart were on the verge of exploding.


    Of course, what it cared about the most was the rewards and losses of this mission. Once all of its subordinates were killed, the result was obvious.


    Swish!


    Suddenly, his eerie eyes looked at the martial practitioners at the side. These people hadn''t entered the formation because of their hesitation.


    This caused a bloodthirsty smile to appear on the corner of his mouth.


    Seeing this, everyone''s expressions changed. Under the gloomy gaze, they felt like they were lambs waiting to be slaughtered.


    Mu Rong Zhan''s expression changed, "What are you standing there for? Hurry up and enter the array!"


    Everyone was jolted awake.


    "Run!"


    "Quickly enter the formation!"


    The crowd swiftly fled, but since they had already set their sights on them, how could they allow them to do as they pleased?


    "You want to escape now? "Don''t you feel that it''s too late ¡­"


    The corners of his mouth curled up in a bloody smile, and he disappeared from where he stood in an instant!


    Swoosh!


    The next moment, eerie claws appeared behind a warrior''s back without any warning.


    Puff!


    "Ah ¡­!"


    With a miserable scream, that martial artist''s head was instantly cut off from his body.


    Mu Rong Zhan shook his head with a struggling expression on his face.


    In this situation, if he did not go out to rescue them, at least half of his men would die under Yin He''s hands. However, if he went out, Yin He would definitely come after him, and he wouldn''t be able to come back.


    Without the support of array formations, it was hard to say who would emerge victorious and who wouldn''t. If they lost, the consequences would be unimaginable and everyone would die!


    Furthermore, Mu Rong Xiao Zhan didn''t think that he was a good person who would sacrifice himself to save others. Previously, he had told these people to enter the array, but no one listened.


    For a moment, Mu Rong Zhan started to hesitate.


    Should I save him? Or should he just ignore it?


    "Sigh ¡­"


    In the end, Mu Rong Xiao Zhan let out a long sigh. He couldn''t remain indifferent as he looked at the terrible scene happening outside the formation.


    Thus, his figure flashed and flew out of the formation, blocking in front of Yin He.


    "You finally decided to give it up!" A cruel smile appeared on his face when he saw Mu Rong Xiao Zhan, but he was not surprised. It was as though he had expected this to happen.


    Although the Holy City disciples present were all geniuses amongst geniuses, the one with the greatest value was still Mu Rong Xiao Zhan. As long as they killed the latter, its mission would be considered as complete, and they would also be able to obtain the treasures left behind by the Fire Dragon Emperor. However, as long as they completed the first item, it would be easy for them to accomplish the latter.


    However, Yin He had absolute confidence in killing Mu Rong Zhan. That was because the Yin Master, in order to prevent any changes to the mission, had given it a great treasure! Even though Mu Rong Zhan had his own trump card, he was confident that this treasure wouldn''t be worth mentioning in front of him.


    "Bring me out, but the outcome of your subordinates will not change. You still can''t win." Mu Rong Xiao Zhan looked at the warriors that had entered the array and said expressionlessly.


    Ghastly Shadow looked at the situation within the array and smiled.


    "The determination and methods of the Baleful Yin Clan is not something that you can comprehend."


    After saying that, Mu Rong Zhan gave out his order under the puzzled gaze of Mu Rong Zhan.


    "All Yin Sha, listen up. The glory of the Yin God will shine on you. Now, give up your lives!"


    Looking at the dark and serious expression on his face, Mu Rong Xiao Zhan felt his heart palpitate.


    "Give up your life?"


    He suddenly thought of something, and then looked towards the array formation.


    One by one, the Yin Sha suddenly went berserk, as the aura around them increased exponentially.


    However, this was not the main point. What was more shocking was that as the aura increased, the Yin Sha''s body began to expand like a balloon, about to explode!


    "This is bad!"


    "Quick, run!"


    Mu Rong Zhan instantly realized that something was wrong and reminded the warriors inside the formation.


    These people also reacted and began to run.


    However, it was too late!


    Boom! *


    With an explosive sound, a tempest suddenly appeared within the formation, followed by a series of explosions that enveloped all of the warriors.


    Miserable screams rang out one after another, but the sounds were weak because they had already been covered up by the explosions.


    In the next moment, with a ''kacha'' sound, the magic formation was also smashed into pieces under the explosive power of the explosion.


    The number of warriors that died was extremely heavy, and there were no signs of life.


    But there were exceptions.


    In the Dragon Tomb, there were four figures tightly pressed against a corner. The shockwaves from the explosion outside were blocked by the Dragon Tomb, causing them to be unharmed from the explosion.


    These four people were Cang Yun''s group.


    In order to not be discovered, Cang Yun and the others had entered into the array formation as soon as they had attacked the treasure. Although the Yin Sha''s explosion was unexpected, Cang Yun and the others had managed to escape it by chance.


    "What terrifying power, these Yin Sha are really fierce." Within the Dragon Tomb, Eastern Fox''s face was slightly pale. Although she was protected by the Dragon Tomb, the monstrous waves coming from outside still made her heart palpitate.


    Without a doubt, if the four of them hadn''t hidden in the dragon''s necropolis, they would have already been decapitated.


    "Amitabha, the situation has far exceeded my expectations. When I was setting up the array formation earlier, I accidentally discovered a transmission array in the depths of the necropolis. After some research, I believe it can take us out." In his heart, he already had thoughts of retreating. Hundreds of Nihility God Stage experts had all died miserable deaths. No one knew if there would be any accidents. Therefore, it was the safest method to retreat as soon as possible.


    Both the Void Valley and Eastern Fox nodded their heads. This treasure hunt had been too dangerous.


    "Wait a moment, I''ll go out and take a look." Cang Yun did not agree.


    "Go out and take a look?"


    The three pairs of eyes looked at Cang Yun in confusion. They immediately thought of something and their expressions changed.


    "You want to steal treasures?"


    It was imaginable that after the Yin Sha self-destructed, the outside world was definitely a vacuum. Other than the treasures left behind by the Fire Dragon Emperor, they couldn''t think of anything else worth looking at.


    In reality, Cang Yun did indeed have that thought, because this was the only opportunity to steal the treasures. He did not want to miss it.


    Cang Yun did not hide anything and nodded with a smile.


    "Are you crazy? Although Yin Sha and the warriors are all dead, Mu Rong Xiao Zhan and Yin You are still here. Will they let you steal the treasure?" Dongfang Hu immediately stopped him.


    "Being discovered means certain death. You must think carefully." The Emptiness Realm Expert said solemnly.


    Cang Yun''s eyes were determined.


    "Wealth comes from danger. This is my only chance. I don''t want to miss it!"

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    Swish swish!


    On the square, two figures moved swiftly like lightning, causing one to be unable to catch sight of them.


    Occasionally, a collision would set off a monstrous might.


    Without a doubt, these two figures were Mu Rong Zhan and Yin You.


    Outside of the Dragon''s Tomb, which was a little far away from them, the air was still violently churning, and the shockwaves from the explosion could not calm down for a long time.


    Even though the aftermath looked terrifying, its true power was far from what it had been before.


    In the sky, there was a dazzling beam of light, rising and falling along with the rolling airflow. It looked extremely small, but it was exceptionally sturdy.


    At this moment, a sneaky figure stuck his head out from the entrance of the dragon''s necropolis, looked at the scene of a fierce battle in the sky, and quietly let out a sigh of relief.


    Immediately, his gaze fell upon the ball of light in the sky above him.


    This figure was none other than Cang Yun.


    The square was still filled with flying sand and rocks. The wind blew up the dust, causing the entire sky to be dyed a bit gray.


    This was exactly what Cang Yun needed to do.


    He agilely dashed out, borrowing the sandstorm to cover his tracks before leaping into the air.


    Swish!


    With a sonic boom, Cang Yun, who was in the air, grasped the ball of light accurately in his hand.


    "Got it!"


    Cang Yun was overjoyed and immediately fell down due to the gravitational force. As long as he landed, he could quickly enter the dragon''s necropolis and escape using the teleportation array.


    This was his plan. It was very simple.


    But it was the opposite!


    "You''re courting death!"


    Suddenly, a dark and violent roar came from the distance. It had noticed Cang Yun''s actions at the first moment.


    He too had come here for the sake of the treasures. Although there had been some sinister changes later on, his final goal was still the Fire Dragon Emperor''s treasure. Thus, Cang Yun''s actions had naturally made him angry.


    Soon after, however, Mu Rong Xiao Zhan discovered that Cang Yun''s face looked a little familiar.


    He had met Cang Yun before, and there were some things that had left a deep impression on each other. However, that was a few years ago. The current Cang Yun had changed a bit, so Mu Rong Xiao Zhan didn''t recognize him immediately.


    However, as the sense of familiarity grew stronger, Mu Rong Xiao Zhan''s eyes focused and he finally remembered Cang Yun.


    "It''s him!"


    Mu Rong Zhan''s eyes flashed, his heart was filled with mixed emotions.


    Mu Rong Zhan wasn''t happy about Cang Yun. The reason was naturally because of his little sister, Murong Yi.


    Like, but rejected. This was something that no elder brother would be able to bear.


    Furthermore, Mu Rong Zhan already knew of his sister''s current situation. Although he knew that he couldn''t blame Cang Yun, he was even more unhappy.


    "Die!"


    While Mu Rong Xiao Zhan was pondering, Yin You had already made his move. However, his target wasn''t Mu Rong Xiao Zhan, but Cang Yun!


    No matter what, the Yin Master had told him not to let the human race obtain the life dragon flame of the Fire Dragon Emperor. This was a death command and if he did not complete it, the consequences would be dire.


    Therefore, Yin He instantly burst out with incomparable speed, and arrived in front of the azure cloud like a bolt of lightning.


    The sharp claws slashed down like the scythes of death, releasing a cold glow!


    Cang Yun stood rooted to the ground. It wasn''t that he was scared silly, but from the moment he attacked, he found that he couldn''t move at all. It was as if there was an invisible force binding him, and no matter how he struggled, he couldn''t break free.


    "So powerful!"


    Cang Yun was filled with fear. Although he had seen the fight between Mu Rong Xiao Zhan and Yin You, he knew how powerful they were.


    However, after experiencing it personally, this feeling became even more intuitive. The dark and gloomy aura was like an endless abyss, and facing it, Cang Yun could only feel despair.


    Am I going to die... People die for money, birds die for food... Hehe ¡­


    Cang Yun laughed bitterly to himself. The sharp claw above his head did not fall down at all. However, the incomparable might it exuded made Cang Yun know that there was no way he could survive this ordeal.


    If he was hit, he would die without a doubt!


    In the blink of an eye, the ghastly claw was less than a foot away from Cang Yun''s head. Although it hadn''t come into contact with him yet, the sharp aura it emitted was like a knife, slicing Cang Yun''s face in pain.


    As for Cang Yun, he discovered that he was still unable to move. In that instant, the fear in him dissipated, and he calmly raised his head, ready to accept his fate.


    Clang!


    However, at this moment, a golden halberd suddenly appeared in Cang Yun''s despairing eyes.


    The halberd hacked down onto the sharp claws. Although the terrifying force did not break the claws, it managed to deflect the trajectory of the claws.


    At this moment, Cang Yun finally realized that he could move.


    "This ant-like little thief deserves to die ten thousand times for his crimes, why did he stop me?!" A low and gloomy roar resounded through the sky, and one could hear the anger within it.


    Mu Rong Xiao Zhan held the golden halberd and stood there calmly, "I can do whatever I want, but do I need to explain it to you?"


    "Good, very good. You''ve completely aroused my anger. Today, both of you will die!" In the face of extreme anger, he smiled, his smile extremely eerie.


    In the next moment, he raised his hand and a blood-red pill appeared in his palm.


    The moment the pill appeared, a strong stench of blood filled the air.


    Mu Rong Zhan and Cang Yun frowned at the same time. The aura emitted from this pill was very strange and powerful!


    "Hehe, this is the ''Extreme Yin Pill'' that the Lord Supreme Yin had bestowed upon me. Originally, I thought that I would not be able to use it, but now, you all should experience its power!" From its expression, it could be seen that it was extremely concerned about this pill, and it was also extremely confident.


    "Amitabha is actually one of the ten great evil pills, the ''Extreme Yin Pill''. This pill is refined from the blood of ten thousand women, and it contains the power of the most evil. Even the worst ''Extreme Yin Pill'' can instantly increase the combat power by two folds."


    At this moment, Monk Jiu Xuan''s voice came unhurriedly from not too far away.


    Hearing that, Cang Yun''s expression changed, "Monk, you didn''t leave?"


    Seeing the three of them leave, Cang Yun was greatly surprised. He had told the three of them to leave first, but the scene in front of him told him that the three of them did not do as he had said.


    This surprised Cang Yun and made his heart warm at the same time. There was no doubt that the reason the three of them had not left was because of him.


    "You saved our lives before, how could we abandon you?" Eastern Fox said with a sly smile.


    "Monk, were you all up to no good in that formation?" As he saw the sudden appearance of the Enlightened Mysterious Monk, he instantly guessed what had happened to the formation and his expression immediately darkened.


    On the other hand, Mu Rong Xiao Zhan was more concerned about the matter of the Extreme Yin Pill: "One of the ten great evil pills, can it instantly increase your combat power by at least two fold? That is true? "

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    "Amitabha, this pill is extremely dark and evil, and it also has a strong smell of blood. There is no mistake." Monk Jiu Xuan recited the Buddhist prayer with a serious expression.


    "Tsk tsk, you little monk, you are quite knowledgeable. However, our clan hates you bald donkeys the most. Thus, your ending will be very miserable." Ye Zichen laughed sinisterly.


    "Two times the power."


    Cang Yun, Mu Rong Xiao Zhan, and the rest all had grave expressions on their faces. The power of Yin You from before was already strong enough. If it was increased by two times, it would definitely reach a terrifying level, even compared to experts of the Nihility God Stage or higher.


    At that time, who would be its opponent?


    Everyone''s gaze landed on Mu Rong Xiao Zhan, the latter remained silent and didn''t say anything. It was obvious that he wasn''t very confident.


    At their level, it was already extremely difficult for them to advance, but to increase their combat power by two times was simply too terrifying. Even though Mu Rong Zhan had quite a few trump cards, there was still a bit of a gap between them.


    After all, this Extreme Yin Pill was refined from the blood essence of 10,000 women. Even if it was an ordinary woman, its might was difficult to imagine. This pill was refined from countless sins, and ordinary methods were completely unable to compare to it.


    While these few people were silent, Yin He had already put the Extreme Yin Pill into her mouth. In that instant, an extremely powerful aura exploded forth!


    "Tsk tsk, such powerful strength is intoxicating ¡­" An intoxicated look appeared on his face.


    BOOM!


    In the next moment, an imposing aura swept out from Yin You''s body like a violent storm. Cang Yun and the others couldn''t help but retreat a few steps back.


    "How terrifying!"


    The expressions of Cang Yun and the rest were extremely heavy. At this moment, they couldn''t even resist a little bit of the aura. It was simply too terrifying.


    Only Mu Rong Zhan remained standing. His clothes were fluttering in the wind and the halberd in his hand had sunk deep into the ground for over ten inches. It was clear that he wasn''t relaxed either.


    "Jie Jie, are you ready to die?" He laughed sinisterly, before his cold gaze immediately fell on Cang Yun. Towards this little thief, his hatred was the deepest.


    Swish!


    In the next moment, the darkness disappeared without any warning again. This time, it was clearly much faster. Cang Yun and the others could not even catch a trace of it.


    In that instant, Cang Yun felt chills running down his spine, as though there was a ferocious beast coldly staring at him from behind.


    Cang Yun suddenly turned around, his pupils shrinking as his ice-cold sharp claws had already landed on top of his head.


    Clang!


    In the nick of time, Mu Rong Zhan appeared again with the golden halberd in his hand blocking the claws.


    But this time, Mu Rong Zhan was also sent flying.


    The eerie energy was too terrifying. In just a short clash, Mu Rong Zhan was already at a disadvantage.


    "You guys go, I''ll drag him away!"


    Mu Rong Xiao Zhan suddenly said as he looked deeply at Cang Yun.


    Cang Yun was stunned. Why would Mu Rong Xiao Zhan help him? And to help him without caring about his own life?


    Cang Yun could not understand at all.


    At this moment, Murong Xiaotian continued, "Remember your promise. If you can''t do it, I will chase you down no matter where you go!"


    Commitment?


    Cang Yun instantly understood. This so-called promise naturally referred to the one he had made to Murong Yi back then ¡ª ¡ª he would definitely save her!


    In that instant, Cang Yun also knew why Mu Rong Xiao Zhan didn''t save him. This wasn''t saving him, but giving his little sister an extra chance, even though this chance was very slim.


    "I will remember it!" Cang Yun nodded heavily.


    "Want to leave?" Heh ¡­ "This is too whimsical." At this time, Yin Gou laughed coldly.


    "No one can leave today!"


    As the sound of his voice faded, he struck out once more. His claws were like scythes as they slashed out, aiming for the azure cloud.


    Because Cang Yun had the Fire Dragon Emperor''s treasure in his hands, he could not let him leave!


    Cang Yun couldn''t even react in time as the overflowing aura erupted from his body.


    Bang!


    The golden halberd once again appeared to block Cang Yun''s attack, but Mu Rong Xiao Zhan was like a kite with its string cut. He was instantly sent flying, and the blood at the corner of his mouth became even more conspicuous.


    Mu Rong Zhan was injured!


    Cang Yun and the rest''s hearts instantly sank to the bottom. Eastern Fox''s beautiful face paled even more. The dark and gloomy shadow before their eyes was too powerful, so strong that it caused them to feel despair!


    "Let''s go!"


    However, Mu Rong Zhan shouted out once again, and his body flashed as he stood in front of everyone.


    Cang Yun looked at the majestic back view before him as he nodded his head, "There''s a teleportation formation in the necropolis."


    With these words, Cang Yun nodded his head in acknowledgement, and instantly ran towards the direction of the necropolis.


    "You''re courting death!"


    This scene made Yin He explode with rage. If Cang Yun ran away, then this mission would have failed. Thinking that the Yin Master might punish it, Yin He''s heart skipped a beat and he rushed towards Cang Yun.


    A strong sense of danger came from behind him once again, but this time Cang Yun didn''t even turn his head because it was useless even if he turned back. He couldn''t even resist in the face of the dark attacks.


    Boom! *


    With a violent vibration, Mu Rong Zhan blocked Cang Yun''s attack once again. However, this time, he flew even further away. Everywhere he passed by, a trail of blood would follow!


    However, this also allowed Cang Yun and the rest to stall for some time. The four of them burst forth with their strongest speeds and instantly entered the Dragon Tomb.


    "You are courting death!"


    His dark and gloomy eyes looked as though they were about to crack apart. The fury within his heart was like a volcano as it spat out!


    It looked at Mu Rong Xiao Zhan coldly, and the killing intent in its eyes seemed to have solidified.


    Swish!


    Yin He once again moved her body and instantly exploded.


    And this time, its target was already Mu Rong Xiao Zhan. It knew that even if it chased after Cang Yun and the others, Mu Rong Xiao Zhan would still organize it. Therefore, it had no choice but to kill Mu Rong Xiao Zhan first!


    Mu Rong Xiao Zhan held his halberd as he stood there boldly. Blood dripped down from the corner of his mouth, but his eyes were still filled with an unyielding arrogance, as though he would never admit defeat.


    Ang!


    The golden halberd in his hand trembled slightly as if it was affected by Mu Rong Xiao Zhan''s fighting spirit. A deep sound rang out like the roar of a dragon or the roar of a tiger!


    Bang!


    In the next moment, Mu Rong Xiao Zhan took a step forward. Instead of retreating, he charged forward and instantly charged into the sky.


    A vast aura erupted from Mu Rong Zhan''s body, transforming into the power of the five elements that coiled around the golden halberd.


    In that instant, the golden halberd blossomed with boundless golden light. It was like a blazing sun, dazzling everyone''s eyes.


    Sky Splitting Strike!


    Mu Rong Zhan shouted out loud as the golden halberd pierced straight towards the Yin energy!

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    Bang!


    In the endless Returning Ruins Forest, a figure suddenly appeared in a certain part of the forest without any forewarning.


    The somewhat lost gaze slightly hardened. Immediately, the figure began to look around in all directions.


    "Eastern Fox?" "Monk?"


    Looking at the empty surroundings, the figure was taken aback. He muttered two names under his breath before falling silent.


    This figure was none other than the Azure Cloud that had been sent out of the Dragon Tomb''s teleportation array.


    "It seems like that teleportation array is a random teleportation formation."


    After some thought, Cang Yun came to an understanding. He had encountered many random transmission arrays before, so there weren''t many surprises.


    The only thing was that this place was filled with dangers, and he hoped that they wouldn''t be teleported to any dangerous areas.


    Ever since the trip to the Dragon Tomb, Cang Yun had already considered them his friends. Especially at the last moment, when the three of them did not leave and instead chose to stay, this moved Cang Yun even more.


    However, Cang Yun was not too worried. Emptiness Realm Experts were already strong. Furthermore, this was not the first time they had returned to the Land of the Nine Prefectures, so they should be able to handle this.


    On the other hand, Mu Rong Zhan was the one who worried Cang Yun the most. It was really hard to know if he was still alive and facing the dark.


    "It doesn''t matter if he lives or dies, I must fulfill my promise." Cang Yun secretly swore in his heart.


    This was not because of the threatening words that Mu Rong Zhan said to him, but because he was risking his life to save him.


    Cang Yun also knew that Mu Rong Yi was the reason why Mu Rong Xiao Zhan did this. It seemed that the latter already knew of Murong Yi''s current condition, and had also heard Murong Nantian''s speculations ¡­ There might be a chance for pure Yang energy, but Cang Yun possessed it, which was why Mu Rong Xiao Zhan had risked his life to save him.


    "In his heart, I''m afraid his sister''s life is more important than his own." Cang Yun felt admiration.


    At the same time, Cang Yun also realized that he was still too weak.


    Whether it was facing the Yin Sha or saving Murong Yi, he felt powerless. He hated this feeling of helplessness.


    This was also the reason why Cang Yun risked his life to steal the Fire Dragon Emperor''s treasure. He desired power, especially speed and strength;


    Cang Yun lowered his head to look at the ball of light in his hand, and his eyes started to burn.


    This was a treasure that countless people had gone crazy for, to the point where they had even sacrificed their lives to snatch it. Its value was self-evident, Cang Yun even wished he could refine it immediately.


    But after a moment of hesitation, Cang Yun suppressed the restlessness in his heart and kept the ball of light back into his storage ring.


    The ball of light was a treasure left behind by the Fire Dragon Emperor. Refining it could greatly increase his strength, but the problem was refining such a treasure. It would take a long time, and he couldn''t be interrupted midway. Otherwise, the consequences would be severe.


    But right now, he was in a forest filled with dangers. Once the aura of the treasure he refined was leaked, it would definitely attract countless spirit beasts. At that time, forget about refining it, even he himself would be in danger.


    In order to prevent the aura of the treasure from leaking, he did not even investigate it. He could not forget how many spirit beasts were attracted to the aura revealed by the Dragon Tomb alone, and if he were to face such a scene, he would definitely die.


    They could only wait until after returning to the Holy City to check on the situation. Right now, what they needed to be more concerned about was the danger in the forest!

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    "There aren''t too many powerful auras nearby. It seems like I''m still at the periphery of the Returning Ruins."


    In the forest, Cang Yun heaved a long sigh of relief. After probing with his spirit power, he could not feel any strong spirit beast''s Qi.


    "I wonder if Cang Yue and the others have returned." When he thought about Cang Yue, Cang Yun was still a little worried, but he had no other choice. To find two people in this vast place, was like looking for a needle in a haystack.


    Right now, all he could do was worry about himself.


    Cang Yun thought in his heart, but he was still a little hesitant whether he should return to the Holy City or continue his experiential learning in the Returning Ruins.


    He had come to the Ruins to condense the Nihility God, but he had only reached the initial stage. He was far from his goal.


    But if he did not return, the Human Ranking Ranking Tournament would begin. If he missed it, he would have to wait for another year.


    On one hand, it was to increase his strength. On the other hand, it was to gain the attention of the Holy City.


    After pondering for a while, Cang Yun finally made his decision.


    "I think it''s better to first increase my strength. Otherwise, it would be difficult for me to emerge from the competition even if I were to participate in the Human Ranking Ranking Tournament."


    After making up his mind, Cang Yun began to carefully search through the Returning Ruins.


    Although he was roughly certain that he did not return to the Primordial Ruinworld, he was afraid of accidents in everything, so Cang Yun did not dare to be the least bit careless.


    "Found him! Rank nine wild spirit!"


    More than ten minutes later, Cang Yun''s expression became slightly cheerful. He had found a suitable wild spirit for killing, and at the same time, he was even more certain that he did not enter any deep into the dangerous area for it to return to the Ruins. This was because this kind of spirit beast did not have the qualifications to exist in the depths of the Returning Ruins.


    Cang Yun''s eyes flashed with the light of eagerness. After going through the Dragon Tomb, his strength had improved a lot, and with the addition of the Desolate Force, he wanted to see how much he had improved.


    This was the perfect opportunity!


    Swish!


    Without the slightest hesitation, Cang Yun instantly arrived in front of the ninth stage wild spirit. Although sneaking an attack would definitely end the battle easily, Cang Yun was more concerned with checking his own strength, especially testing the strength of the Desolate Force!


    "Roar ¡­!"


    Seeing Cang Yun''s appearance, the wild spirit let out a low growl, but its eyes flashed with a hint of fear. Because the aura around Cang Yun was very strong, giving it a sense of danger and oppression.


    However, spirit beast were spirit beast s after all. Their savage nature made it hard for them to retreat, especially when facing humans.


    With a ''whoosh'', the wolf wild spirit rushed over. Its mouth exposed a pair of sharp fangs, and its sharp claws spread out in the air like indestructible swords.


    The spirit wolf''s power was not too strong, but its speed was extremely fast, like a bolt of lightning, it instantly appeared in front of Cang Yun.


    However, Cang Yun''s expression remained calm, only when the sharp claws were about to land on his head did he slowly raise his palm, a dense force of Desolate Force surged out from his body and wrapped around the Qingfeng Sword, then he slashed out at the spirit wolf''s head!


    The power of the Desolate Force was invisible and formless, thus Cang Yun''s strike did not look gorgeous at all, it was just like an ordinary sword.


    However, the spirit wolf instantly sensed the danger and its hair stood on end. Terrified expressions appeared on its face, but it was already too late for it to change its direction in midair, so it could only block the Qingfeng Sword''s attack with its claws.


    Clang!


    A sound of metal clashing rang out, and then the spirit wolf was struck flying by the Qingfeng Sword, but Cang Yun remained motionless.


    However, this was not the most crucial point.


    After the spirit wolf fell to the ground, it instantly let out a terrified and painful scream. It felt that in the collision just now, an extremely strange power had entered its body, and this power seemed to be all-pervasive as it constantly devoured its life force.


    The spirit wolf howled in pain, its eyes filled with fear. It had never encountered such a strange power before. It could not resist at all.


    In just a few breaths'' time, the spirit wolf''s aura had become much weaker.


    Cang Yun stood in the distance and watched quietly with a surprised expression on his face. The power he had used just now was the power of the Desolate Force, but the effect was shocking to him.


    It had to be said that Cang Yun was only at the ninth stage of the Concealment Realm. In terms of cultivation, even if it was slightly higher than the Spirit Wolf in front of him, it was still not much higher, so it was impossible for him to completely lose the latter''s fighting strength in a single blow.


    This could only prove that the power of the power of the Desolate Force was far beyond his expectations.


    As expected of a power that was even more tyrannical than the pure yang power.


    secretly praised in his heart. pure yang power was one of the strongest forces in the world, but Cang Yun had only reached the first stage, so he did not fully utilize the power of the power, but the power of the Desolate Force was different.


    It was no wonder that the power of the Desolate Force was so powerful.


    While Cang Yun was thinking, the spirit wolf was already growing weaker and weaker, the life force in its body was rapidly dissipating. Not long after, the originally upright and robust spirit wolf had turned into a dying wolf.


    With the experiment completed, Cang Yun nodded his head in satisfaction, then walked over to the spirit wolf and ended its painful life.


    Before the Spirit Wolf died, Cang Yun even saw the relief in its eyes. It seemed that in the Spirit Wolf''s eyes, killing it was better than being devoured by the power of desolation.


    Such terrifying power!


    This scene caused Cang Yun to feel even more terror of the power of desolation. He had personally experienced the pain of his life being taken away, even if he wanted to now, there was still lingering fear in his heart.


    A ball of Nihility God Fragment gradually floated out from the Spirit Wolf''s corpse. Cang Yun refined it with familiarity, but the Void God''s power inside his body did not increase by much. After reaching the peak of the early stage, the number of Nihility God Fragment s needed was obviously too much.


    Cang Yun reckoned that in order to reach the peak of the middle stage, one would have to at least hunt a hundred wild spirit of the ninth step. This number was truly a little terrifying, and what Cang Yun was more worried about was that from the peak of the mid stage to the late stage, it was probably not something that wild spirit could handle.


    The task of condensing a Nihility God was a long and arduous one.


    "Based on my current strength, killing a stage nine wild spirit is already a piece of cake. So I should condense the Nihility God to the peak of the intermediate stage as soon as possible."


    After his strength had been verified, Cang Yun also had a plan. To him, a hundred Stage Nine wild spirit s would only require him a short amount of time.


    "However, we have to prepare for the future. We must search for the Class 9 Prehistoric spirit beast. Although I don''t know where they will appear, they must be somewhere deeper in the Ruins, so I will still need to continue my search!"


    Cang Yun raised his head and looked at the deeper and deeper forest before him. His expression gradually became determined, and with a stretch of his body, he quickly disappeared into the forest.

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    Time passed in the blink of an eye. Ten days passed in the blink of an eye.


    Bang!


    In a certain part of the forest, a gigantic stage nine tiger-shaped wild spirit fell onto the ground with a loud bang, raising dust that filled the sky.


    The death of this tiger-shaped spirit beast was extremely strange. All the skin and flesh on its body shrank, as if it had been sucked dry of all its blood, causing it to look extremely horrifying.


    In front of the tiger shaped spirit beast, there was an elegant youth. The youth had a resolute expression, but there was a trace of tiredness on his face that was difficult to conceal.


    "I only need this last bit of Nihility God Fragment to reach the peak of the intermediate stage." The youth muttered softly as he looked at the corpse of the tiger spirit in front of him.


    This youth was Cang Yun.


    For the past ten days, he had hunted wild spirit of the ninth step nonstop. Now, he had finally achieved his goal.


    After refining the Nihility God Fragment of the tiger spirit, Cang Yun let out a carefree moan. He could clearly feel that the power of the Void God within his body had instantly increased by a large amount, and he had finally reached the peak of the middle stage of the Nihility God Stage.


    "However, I''ll have to kill some prehistoric spirit beast before I can continue to level up." After a short period of excitement, Cang Yun started laughing bitterly, the following difficulty was more than ten times harder than what it was before.


    Because not only was the prehistoric spirit beast extremely powerful, it was also extremely difficult to find. Even in the past ten days, Cang Yun had not met one.


    He had to go deeper!


    Cang Yun focused his gaze, and without any further hesitation, he advanced deeper into the Returning Ruins.


    Even though he was already exhausted after ten consecutive days of fighting, he didn''t want to waste any more time. After experiencing how weak he was, his thirst for strength was especially obvious.


    The deeper they went into the Returning Ruins, the worse the surrounding environment became. There were mountains, seas, cliffs, and cliffs everywhere. The ancient aura that was emitted from the forest also made people''s hearts palpitate.


    In this kind of environment, it was very difficult for any spirit beast to survive.


    For half a day, Cang Yun carefully proceeded forward. At the same time, he kept his mental energy spread out, searching for any desolate spirit beast that might appear nearby. This was also the reason why he was so tired.


    However, it was not as if he did not reap any benefits. During this period of time, Cang Yun had been using his mental energy, which also resulted in his mental energy becoming much stronger.


    Regarding the cultivation of spirit energy, Cang Yun had never pursued it too much. On one hand, it was because he did not have a teacher who trained in the soul, and he only relied on himself to comprehend it, and it was far inferior to how quickly he could improve the martial way. On the other hand, he did not have any skills in spirit, so even if his spirit energy was stronger, it would not be able to display much of its power.


    But Cang Yun knew, after he bought the Void God Stage, he would have to grab hold of God''s Soul to cultivate, because he had an extremely high Inherent Skill in this area, he should not waste it for nothing. As long as he cultivated, he would be able to provide him with an extremely strong method.


    Returning to the main topic, Cang Yun continued to search in the forest. In the meantime, Cang Yun had encountered quite a few wild spirit of the ninth step, but after killing one and confirming that he could no longer raise the power of the Nihility God, he did not continue to hunt for them.


    Right now, what he needed to find was a higher level wild spirit, a prehistoric spirit beast!


    "Eh?"


    Suddenly, Cang Yun exclaimed. Through the reaction of his mental force, he discovered a powerful aura.


    This aura was stronger than the wild spirit that he had encountered before, but Cang Yun was not sure if it was a prehistoric spirit beast or not.


    He quickly ran toward the location of the reaction. When he was about to get close, he slowed down and carefully approached it.


    "Hiss ¡­!"


    A heart palpitating sound came from the forest in front of him. This sound wasn''t unfamiliar to Cang Yun, and it was very easy to distinguish, it should be snake type!


    Cang Yun approached once again, but in the next moment, his pupils violently contracted.


    In his line of sight, there was indeed a gigantic python. However, the shape of the python was extremely strange because it had nine huge heads!


    "Nine heads, Hyacinth! Great Desolate spirit beast, Hyacinth! " Cang Yun instantly recognized the spirit beast, he was shocked and happy at the same time, surprised that the level nine Hyacinth''s aura was extremely huge, and was at least several times stronger than a normal level nine wild spirit.


    The bloodline of a prehistoric spirit beast was extremely precious, it was extremely rare to find one even in the Returning Ruins, especially so for the extremely young prehistoric spirit beast!


    Because prehistoric spirit beast were born strong, they were rarely found. It was not easy to find one.


    But after a short period of excitement, Cang Yun quickly calmed down and started to carefully size up the Hyacinth.


    This Hyacinth had a waist as thick as a water jar, it looked somewhat terrifying, but Cang Yun knew that as a prehistoric spirit beast, it was far more than this big. In other words, this Hyacinth was still in its infancy.


    This was not surprising. With the powerful bloodline of the prehistoric spirit beast, as long as it reached adulthood, it was impossible for it to only be at the ninth stage.


    Above the Hyacinth''s waist were nine huge and sinister snake heads. Each snake head had sharp fangs, which looked extremely terrifying.


    According to the records, every head of Hyacinth were independent existences, they could think on their own and attack on their own. Of course, this was not the most terrifying thing, the most terrifying thing was that because these nine snake heads had their own independent awareness, they were able to cultivate different Concept of martial arts. Furthermore, the Hyacinth s had extremely high innate talent, they were innately sensitive to some Concept of martial arts and could easily control these innate gifts, thus becoming an adult Hyacinth was extremely terrifying.


    Lastly, and most importantly, it was said that the Hyacinth''s vitality was extremely tenacious. As long as the nine heads did not die at the same time, it could be reborn.


    If it wasn''t for the fact that Cang Yun urgently needed to raise his strength, he would have turned around and left. However, he did not plan to leave right now, because the prehistoric spirit beast was truly too hard to find, and if he gave up on this Hyacinth, it would take a very long time before he would encounter another one.


    In the next moment, Cang Yun focused his gaze on the nine snake heads.


    He discovered that although the appearance of these nine snake heads were similar, there were still some slight differences.


    Two of the snake heads obviously had stronger auras!


    Cang Yun knew that this was because these two snake heads had already gained insight into Concept of martial arts, and the remaining seven did not.


    One of the serpentine heads was mottled with strange colors, like the pattern of a venomous snake. Occasionally, a droplet of saliva would fall, causing the vegetation on the ground to instantly wither. Clearly, it was highly toxic.


    The Concept of martial arts of the poison ¡­ Cang Yun understood the head''s ability.


    As for the other snake head, it was as bright as fire. When the mouth of the snake opened and closed, it released a distinct wave of scorching heat, which was much easier for Cang Yun to sense than the pure yang power ¡­ The Concept of martial arts of fire.


    Cang Yun instantly understood. In other words, this Hyacinth had two abilities. One was poison, and the other was fire!


    Observing all these, Cang Yun was greatly reassured. Since he knew the abilities of the Hyacinth, as long as he guarded himself well, the probability of victory would increase.


    Of course, this was not absolute, at the very least, Cang Yun did not know what level the Hyacinth had reached. However, the threat of fire should be very small, because Cang Yun possessed the pure yang power, so the most important thing he would pay attention to was the poison head!


    "Kill!"


    With that thought, Cang Yun wanted to kill.


    However, the moment her killing intent rose, the Hyacinth immediately sensed it.


    With a ''whoosh'', the Hyacinth''s huge tail swept towards where Cang Yun was hiding. Cang Yun''s expression changed, and he retreated quickly.


    Bang!


    Accompanied by a loud noise, the ancient tree that Cang Yun was hiding on was instantly snapped at the waist.


    Cang Yun''s figure was instantly exposed in front of the Hyacinth.


    "Hiss ¡­"


    The nine heads of the Hyacinth extended out their tongues at the same time, their cold eyes locking onto Cang Yun, filled with killing intent.


    Cang Yun took out the Qingfeng Sword and held it horizontally in front of his chest, but he did not make a move because he did not know the specific strength of the Hyacinth.


    When the spirit beast and human met, there was no leeway.


    Cang Yun did not move, but the Hyacinth moved in an instant. It raised its head high, and then a ball of fire surged towards Cang Yun!


    With a swish, the ball of fire streaked across the sky. It was as hot as a miniature sun, and wherever it passed, the air began to distort.


    Cang Yun''s eyes congealed, he could see that the Hyacinth''s talent was not ordinary, although the flames were ordinary flames, the temperature was shockingly high, if a normal warrior were to meet it, they would turn into ashes in an instant.


    However, Cang Yun was not afraid, he had the pure yang power, so this kind of ordinary flame could not hurt him at all. As long as he blocked the force of the impact, he would be able to break it easily.


    Therefore, Cang Yun raised his sword and released the sword concept, instantly releasing a ray of light!


    Boom! *


    Bang! With a loud sound, the ball of fire was directly split into two, but the remaining force did not decrease, as it became a rain of fire that covered the entire sky, enveloping Cang Yun.


    The Hyacinth stood with its head raised, the flame shook slightly, revealing a trace of human-like pride. It had absolute confidence in its flames.


    But this time, it was destined to be disappointed.


    Because in the midst of the rain of fire, Cang Yun walked out with an indifferent expression. He was completely unharmed, and even his clothes were not damaged in the slightest.


    "Hiss ¡­!"


    The Hyacinth was stunned, it did not expect this to happen, but immediately flew into a rage.


    Because under its gaze, Cang Yun was looking at it with a teasing expression. That deep sense of ridicule was something even it, who had just opened its mind, could clearly feel.


    How could a generation of primordial spirit beast endure such treatment?


    The Hyacinth immediately roared, and then the multicolored snake head opened its bloody mouth, and a large amount of green liquid poured down like a storm towards Cang Yun''s head!


    Cang Yun''s face changed. This time, he did not dare be careless, he had pure yang power to defend against the flames, but the poison had no resistance whatsoever. Furthermore, to snakes, the venom was their most powerful technique.


    Above his head, the eerie green poison had weaved into a huge net, blocking almost all of Cang Yun''s escape routes.


    It was almost impossible to escape!


    In that split-second, Cang Yun thought of something and retracted his Qingfeng Sword. His mental energy instantly surged, and in the blink of an eye, it formed a barrier above his head, firmly aiding him.


    Not only that, after Cang Yun used his mind energy, he immediately used the power of the Nihility God to add another line of defense.


    Knowing that this was all done, Cang Yun finally relaxed a little.


    Tssss! *


    One after another, ear-piercing sounds rang out from the Mental Energy barrier. In just a few moments, venom had passed through the barrier, and the mental energy barrier had left behind many heart palpitating corrosive holes.


    "What a terrifying poison!"


    Cang Yun''s face changed again. Even though he had been prepared for a long time now, the true might of the poison still exceeded his expectations.


    However, Cang Yun was glad that he had been prepared. If not, the consequences would be disastrous.


    Above his head, after the poison passed through the mental barrier, it once again dripped onto the defense of the source power.


    Cang Yun knew that these white smoke were caused by the source power being corroded by the poison. In other words, in order to resist the poison, the source power in his body was currently being consumed at a rapid rate.


    While Cang Yun was shocked to realize that his source power was rapidly depleting its strength, the poison that was smeared on it did not show any signs of decreasing, which caused Cang Yun to feel a headache. At this rate, even if his Hyacinth dragged him to death, it would not be able to do much.


    "We can''t continue like this!"


    Cang Yun thought like this as he quickly thought about how he could resist the poison.


    "Eh, why didn''t that fire snake take the opportunity to attack me?"


    Suddenly, Cang Yun noticed some abnormal signs. Logically speaking, since Cang Yun had split up, the fire snake head should have taken the chance to attack him, but the reality was the complete opposite. The fire snake head did not have any intention to move, which made Cang Yun shocked and suspicious.


    Could it be that the Hyacinth was too arrogant, and did not even bother to do such a thing?


    Cang Yun thought, but immediately rejected this idea: "No, there is definitely another crucial point that I did not think of!"


    As his thoughts spun at an extreme speed, he suddenly felt a new idea getting bigger and bigger in his mind.


    "Venom, flames, the flames burn everything. Naturally, the venom is no exception. As long as there is a sufficiently powerful flame, it can burn away all the poison." Cang Yun was suddenly enlightened. Although it was just a guess, Cang Yun was 90% sure.


    Adding on the method used by the Hyacinth, these nine points had already reached ten points!


    "Blaze, I can''t forget it!"


    Cang Yun''s lips curled up into a smile, and then, the pure Yang Acupoint within his body suddenly shook, as an extremely vast flame energy erupted from his body.


    Tssss! *


    The sizzling sound rang out again, and it was even more intense than before. However, this time, it was green smoke that was floating; it was the traces of the poison evaporating!


    "Done!"


    Cang Yun laughed, then looked at the shocked Hyacinth: "I''ve seen your methods, now it''s time for you to see my methods!"

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    Bang!


    Inside the forest, Cang Yun stood on the ground and jumped up high like a leopard hunting for food.


    The Qingfeng Sword in his hand drew a sharp arc in the air!


    In a split-second, his sword struck a Hyacinth''s head.


    With a "pu" sound, blood gushed out like a pillar of spring. It was like a rain of blood that dyed the ground beneath his feet red.


    The Hyacinth cried out in pain, it''s other head pounced towards Cang Yun. Seeing that, Cang Yun stepped on the Hyacinth''s body, turned its body, and nimbly dodged the attack.


    Returning to the ground, the pungent smell of blood caused Cang Yun to frown, and he immediately raised his head to look.


    A deep gash appeared on the head of the Hyacinth. If it was a normal Spirit Serpent, they would have already lost their fighting ability to fight.


    However, the Hyacinth did not have much of an impact, it still had eight other heads, and more importantly, two of the heads with special abilities were not damaged in the slightest.


    In the next moment, Cang Yun raised his sword and continued his attack.


    But just as he was about to jump up, he stopped in his tracks. He realized with shock that the Hyacinth''s injured head was recovering at a speed visible to the naked eye. In the blink of an eye, it stopped bleeding.


    "Terrifying regenerative ability!"


    Only now did Cang Yun remember that the Hyacinth''s strong life force was famous, as long as nine of its heads were not chopped off, it would recover very soon.


    Cang Yun frowned, if it was truly so, then it would be troublesome, because Cang Yun''s sword did not even have a head cut off, although he did not use all his strength, even if he used all the techniques in his body, it would still be impossible to cut off all nine heads, since the Hyacinth was a primordial spirit beast, so he did not dare to receive its counterattack.


    While Cang Yun was still in deep thought, the Hyacinth''s injured head actually completely recovered. At first glance, it seemed as if it had never been injured before.


    Furthermore, the Hyacinth had already lost a lot of blood, but its vitality was still vigorous.


    With such a terrifying ability, it was no wonder that he could gain the reputation of a prehistoric spirit beast.


    It had to be known that the Hyacinth in front of him was only at a young age, and had only awakened two special abilities. Furthermore, both of these abilities had coincidentally been restricted by Cang Yun, but it was still difficult to kill.


    Especially that poison, it could simply be said to be terrifying. If not for pure yang power, even if ordinary flames had been able to restrain it, they would still be unable to do anything to it.


    He had to think of a way, or else he could only waste time.


    As this thought flashed across his mind, Cang Yun no longer attacked in a hurry.


    The Hyacinth also did not attack. Its nine heads were slightly blinking, looking somewhat afraid, as if it had thoughts of retreating.


    The Hyacinth''s intelligence was not low. It knew that the two abilities it had awakened had been suppressed by Cang Yun, so it was almost impossible for it to kill Cang Yun.


    For a moment, the man and the magical beast stood in a deadlock.


    "Life force ¡­"


    Suddenly, Cang Yun''s eyes flashed as he thought of something.


    Seeing Cang Yun''s expression, the Hyacinth trembled, and the thought of retreating became even stronger in its heart.


    "Hiss ¡­!"


    Nine heads extended out their slender snake like tongues, waving them in the air, intimidating the Cang Yun in front of them, while the Hyacinth''s body slowly retreated.


    Seeing that, Cang Yun immediately understood the Hyacinth''s intention.


    "Want to leave?" Let''s first test the power of my sword attack. " The corner of Cang Yun''s mouth raised into a smile, with a step, he left a deep footprint, and immediately rushed out explosively.


    On the other side, the Hyacinth saw Cang Yun''s attack, and immediately stopped retreating. The head with the venom sprayed out another large cloud of venom, which was its most powerful move, although it was restrained by Cang Yun, the Hyacinth had no other choice, and could only use this move.


    Cang Yun gave a bland laugh as he watched the poison fall, but he did not dodge at all. With a low roar, the pure yang power spouted out of his blood cavities, and the vast and scorching pure yang power immediately evaporated the surrounding venom.


    The Hyacinth had long known of this outcome, with a swing of its tail, the snake body that was as thick as a water jar flew towards Cang Yun. Cang Yun''s sword was a threat to it, although it could not kill it, but it could not avoid the pain, so the Hyacinth could not sit still and wait for death.


    Seeing that, Cang Yun''s left palm struck out, the surging source power s converged into a palm print, and directly struck towards the incoming snake body.


    Bang!


    With a boom, the massive strength caused the body of the serpent to tremble slightly, slowing it down its movements.


    Taking advantage of this pause, the Qingfeng Sword in Cang Yun''s hand directly slashed at the head of the Hyacinth.


    With a ''pu'' sound, fresh blood splashed out once again. At the same time, an invisible force took the opportunity to enter the Hyacinth''s body.


    Just then, the snake body flew over, Cang Yun did not dare to stay, he struck the snake body with his sword and palm, borrowing the recoil to retreat quickly.


    "What a terrifying force."


    Landing on the ground, a trickle of blood flowed out of the corner of Cang Yun''s mouth. Previously, when the snake tail struck it, it seemed like a small mountain was pressing down on it.


    The body of the spirit beast was simply too strong, it was not something a human could defend against.


    Cang Yun wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, sighing inwardly. But fortunately, he had already done what he had to do.


    Roar!


    At this time, the painful roar of a Hyacinth came from in front of him. Besides pain from this roar, there was also another kind of emotion mixed within.


    Fear!


    Yes, for the first time, the Hyacinth revealed a terrified expression.


    Cang Yun raised his head and saw that the Hyacinth''s head was still bleeding. The one foot deep wound looked horrifying.


    The Hyacinth''s vitality was working, trying to quickly heal the wound. However, an invisible force was blocking everything, to the point that the recovery speed was extremely slow. In a short moment, a bloody ditch was formed on the ground.


    The Hyacinth was panicking, it had never met with such power before. Its clan''s recovery rate was extremely strong, and most of the power was unstoppable, but now it had met such a power.


    The Hyacinth looked at Cang Yun, her eyes gradually filled with fear.


    In its eyes, the human in front of it was too terrifying, completely suppressing all of its abilities. Meeting this kind of person, it was as if it was facing an ancient spirit beast, causing it to lose any thoughts of resisting.


    At this moment, the so-called pride was gone. The Hyacinth wiggled its snake body crazily, like a dog that had lost its home, and escaped crazily.


    Cang Yun smiled and chased after him. The Hyacinth''s wound was bleeding and its vitality was gradually decreasing.


    Having lost its powerful recovery ability, it was no different from an ordinary spirit serpent. Furthermore, its attack was restricted by Cang Yun, so it had no way of escaping.

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    Bang bang!


    In the forest, ancient trees were rammed to the ground by Hyacinth s who had no choice but to flee. It was a complete mess.


    Cang Yun followed closely behind the Hyacinth, neither impatient nor anxious, he launched a sneak attack whenever he had the chance. With the help of the Desolate Force, he left behind wounds that the Hyacinth would never be able to recover from.


    Fresh blood dyed the ground that they passed through red. It was hard to imagine how tenacious the life force of Hyacinth was, if it were any other spirit beast, they would have died a long time ago.


    But Cang Yun was not in a hurry, as the saying goes, a rabbit would bite if it was anxious. He did not want to suffer the Hyacinth''s counterattack, so once he was sure it was safe, he would attack.


    Once it attacked, Cang Yun would hide. Wait for it to run, Cang Yun would chase closely, and from time to time, he would seize the opportunity to sneak an attack. The Hyacinth felt that before it could lose all its blood, it would be the first to die from anger.


    This human was too shameless!


    "Puff puff!"


    Just as the Hyacinth was distracted, Cang Yun made up two more swords, adding another two gashes to the Hyacinth''s body.


    Blood continued to gush out, and slowly, the Hyacinth felt dizzy, and couldn''t help but fall head first onto the ground.


    "Can''t hold on anymore?" Cang Yun''s eyes lit up, although he was afraid of being cheated, he still stood at his original position vigilantly, and did not go over.


    After a while, the Hyacinth had completely lost its life force, allowing Cang Yun to relax.


    On top of the Hyacinth''s head, an extremely dense ball of Nihility God Fragment appeared.


    Cang Yun could not help but be excited, and inwardly sighed in admiration. This lump of Nihility God Fragment was at least ten times stronger than the wild spirit, and the most important thing was the quality. The two were on a completely different level.


    In the next moment, Cang Yun forcefully suppressed the excitement in his heart and began to refine the Nihility God Fragment that was left behind.


    Weng! *


    Along with a series of tremors, the Nihility God Fragment was gradually refined into Cang Yun''s body, and the Nihility God''s power inside Cang Yun''s body solidified even more. As feedback, the Nihility God''s power within Cang Yun''s body also increased sharply.


    "A prehistoric spirit beast is truly extraordinary!"


    Cang Yun couldn''t help but exclaim in admiration as he felt his body''s strength increase explosively.


    However, according to Cang Yun''s estimations, if he wanted to reach the late stage of the Void God Realm, he would need to hunt at least four prehistoric spirit beast.


    This was an extremely difficult mission!


    Although this time killing Hyacinth seemed easy, in reality, most of the reason was because Cang Yun was lucky and had the strength to completely restrain the abilities of the Hyacinth. If it was a prehistoric spirit beast with other abilities, the consequences would be hard to predict.


    pure yang power, the power of the Desolate Force was especially strong, especially the power of the Desolate Force. Just the fact that it had the ability to devour life force was already extremely terrifying, and once it slashed at an enemy, no matter how strong the recovery ability was, it would be greatly reduced.


    Having witnessed the power of these two abilities, Cang Yun felt a lot more confident in his following actions.


    "Hiss hiss!"


    Just then, Cang Yun''s arm went numb, following that, a small white snake came out from his sleeve.


    "Little White."


    Cang Yun revealed a faint smile. This guy had been sleeping the last time he swallowed the spirit beast''s blood essence.


    In fact, Cang Yun also realized that ever since Xiao Bai was born, it had been sleeping most of the time. If not for Xiao Bai occasionally wandering around, Cang Yun would probably have forgotten that he had a pet.


    Little White scurried onto Cang Yun''s shoulder and intimately licked Cang Yun''s shoulders. After being grown for so long, Little White still did not show any signs of growing up.


    However, what was surprising was that the aura around Little White became much stronger. It had now reached the level of a spirit beast of the seventh step.


    It had to be known that ever since Xiao Bai was born, it had only been a few months, yet it had already reached the Seventh Stage.


    Lil ''White''s talent must be extraordinary!


    Cang Yun was very sure in his heart that the fact that it could grow to such an extent in such a short period of time, was not something that an ordinary spirit beast could achieve. Even a wild spirit with top-notch bloodlines would be unable to achieve it, let alone an ordinary spirit beast''s amethyst python.


    Hiss hiss!


    Just as Cang Yun was deep in thought, Xiao Bai stared at the Hyacinth''s corpse, its small eyes filled with desire.


    Cang Yun realized this and suddenly thought of something.


    Little White liked to devour the spirit beast''s blood essence. Previously, it also devoured a lot of the wild spirit''s blood essence in order to improve its strength so quickly. At present, the Hyacinth''s blood essence should be even more important to it.


    No wonder this little fellow suddenly woke up from its slumber.


    Cang Yun suddenly understood, but after pondering for a moment, he did not take action to retrieve the Hyacinth''s blood essence. Instead, he turned to Xiao Bai and said, "If you want to eat, then go and get it yourself."


    In the end, Little White was still a spirit beast. By doing this, Cang Yun also wanted to temper its hunting instincts.


    Hearing Xiao Bai''s'' whoosh '', it instantly shot forward with a speed that was as fast as a ray of light. Cang Yun was surprised to see that it was not inferior to an ordinary spirit beast of the ninth step.


    However, what happened next surprised Cang Yun even more.


    Xiao Bai scurried to the Hyacinth''s corpse, but did not choose to enter through the wounds. Instead, it opened its mouth, revealing a pair of shallow fangs, and directly bit into the Hyacinth''s scales.


    That Position... It was the closest place to the Hyacinth''s blood essence, and the little serpent tooth was actually able to tear through the Hyacinth''s defense. It was truly unexpected.


    Cang Yun muttered, he was surprised and happy, Xiao Bai''s ability made him have a whole new level of respect for it.


    In just a moment, Lil ''White drilled out from the bloody hole again. The slender snake''s tongue swayed in the air, and it seemed very excited.


    There was not a single drop of blood stuck to the pure-white body. It was as white and sparkling as ever.


    Xiao Bai returned onto Cang Yun''s shoulder and once again intimately licked Cang Yun.


    However, through the mental link, Cang Yun felt Little White''s tiredness ¡­ This little guy looked like he was going to fall asleep again.


    Cang Yun smiled and raised his arm to indicate that Xiao Bai understood. It went in and turned into a mark once again.


    "After devouring the blood essence of the Hyacinth, this little guy should become much stronger the next time he comes out."


    Cang Yun was a little excited. Hyacinth was a prehistoric spirit beast, its bloodline power was naturally extraordinary. Little White would definitely benefit a lot after devouring it.


    At the same time, Cang Yun also realized that in the future, when he killed spirit beast, especially bloodline high level spirit beast, he would have to take out their blood essence and keep it. Since Little White had the ability to grow by consuming blood essence, he would naturally help it.

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    After taking back Little White, Cang Yun started to wander around the forest once again. Using his mind energy to search, he searched for the next Class 9 Prehistoric spirit beast.


    He had already set a goal. He would only return to Holy City after the Nihility God had reached the Great Perfection Stage. Strength was the most important thing at the moment.


    And just at this time, the Holy City became lively once again.


    "..."


    The Holy City Ranking Tournament had already begun. Up until now, a thousand two hundred and fifty-three people had already obtained the title of ''Arena Emperor''.


    This number was not high for the tens of thousands of Hidden Realm warriors in Holy City. It could be seen that the people who had obtained the titles were the elites amongst the elites.


    In the vast arena, people were gathering, and it was a scene that had never been seen before.


    Xu Gu, Monk Xuanwu and Dongfang Huer were also standing at the front of the crowd. A few days ago, they had returned to Holy City.


    Unexpectedly, Murong Xiaozhan had already returned a step earlier than them, but when Murong Xiaozhan returned, he was wearing a set of clothes, and most of his meridians were damaged. As soon as he arrived at Holy City, he was unconscious, and had not woken up even now.


    As for the majority of the other people who entered the Dragon Tomb, there was no news of them, including Cang Yun.


    "Cang Yun still hasn''t come back yet. Tell me, could something have happened to him?" Dongfang Huer dragged her head with her hand, looking at the lively crowd, she was quietly in a daze.


    Today, she was wearing a long red dress. Along with her fox-like temperament, she was like an alluring rose, breathtakingly beautiful.


    "Amitabha, this little monk believes that a worthy person will have the blessing of the heavens."


    The Monk Xuanwu answered calmly. He didn''t know why, but he was very confident in Cang Yun.


    "Monk is right, he even passed through places like Dragon Tomb, how could he be alright?" It seems like he was delayed along the way, or perhaps he doesn''t care about this Human Ranking Ranking Tournament at all. " Xu Gu nodded his head, he was also not too worried, he believed that someone as tenacious as Cang Yun definitely would not meet with an accident.


    After hearing the words of the two, Dongfang Huer''s eyebrows relaxed a lot.


    "To be honest, after the trip to the Dragon Tomb, I also felt that this Human Ranking Ranking Tournament was not very interesting. If not for the words of the Saint, I probably would have gone into seclusion to break through to the Void God Stage." Xu Gu looked at the bustling atmosphere in front of him, and said with waning interest.


    They had nearly fallen on the side of the Dragon Tomb, and everyone was deeply aware of the importance of strength. Compared to the vanity of Human Ranking, strength was the most important.


    "I heard that the saints have spoken because other prefectures of the Nine Prefectures have sent people?" Dongfang Huer asked.


    Xu Gu nodded his head, "This time, the Yin Sha were extremely attentive to the appearance of the world. It is said that saints from all the other regions have also brought along some young geniuses."


    "It seems that the young geniuses have come with ill intentions." Dongfang Huer said as his mouth curved into a sneer.


    The other Saints from the other provinces had come here to discuss the matter of the Yin Sha, but it was obvious that they had other intentions for bringing the young disciples here. With the help of the Holy City Saints, they understood a few things. Perhaps there will be a battle!


    "Amitabha, this little monk had unintentionally seen two young disciples from the Divine Continent. Their auras were very strong, and one of them was a woman with the aura of a true phoenix." Monk Xuanwu said, his expression was gloomy.


    "Is it the Hidden Realm?" Dongfang Huer asked.


    Monk Xuanwu nodded: "Yes."


    "The Divine Province is the center of the Nine Provinces. It is said that there are many invincible inheritances. It seems that we have to be careful this time." Xu Gu pondered.


    "Right now, I''m not worried about anything. I just hope that he can return safely." Dongfang Huer said indifferently.


    Xu Gu and Yue Shan nodded, and no longer said anything else.


    At the same time, inside the most symbolic Holy Tower of the Holy City, it was bustling with noise and excitement.


    The ninety-ninth floor of the Holy Tower. The peak of the Holy Tower which extended into the clouds.


    All along, no disciples of the Holy City had ever stepped foot onto this level, because this was the cultivation grounds of the Holy City''s sages.


    The sages represented the pinnacle of the combat prowess of the Nine Prefectures. Their status was unimaginable.


    At this moment, on the ninety-ninth floor, in a meeting hall, there were many unfamiliar faces.


    In the center of the hall sat a ruddy old man. He looked kind and friendly, but his body was exuding an aura as vast as the ocean. At a glance, one would feel as if they were suffocating.


    To this man, most of the disciples of the Holy City were familiar, he was the latest Saint from the Holy City a hundred years ago, the Sage Tianqing.


    On both sides of the Sage Tianqing, four figures sat. Their ages were different, and their appearances were also different. Some were overbearing, fierce, and some were restrained and calm, but all of them had a common point, which was that they had frightening auras which caused one to be shocked.


    These eight people were the Saint that came from the other eight prefectures of the Nine Prefectures. This meant that all of the people in the hall were sages.


    "Sage Tianqing, your letter said that a Yin Sha appeared in the Returning Ruins. On the left side of Sage Tianqing, an old man with a head full of white hair asked.


    The guest standing at the very front showed just how extraordinary this person was. He was the sage who came to the Divine Continent this time, the Yin-Yang Saint. On his clothes, there was a black and white Yin-Yang diagram embroidered on it, which was especially eye-catching.


    "Of course it''s not empty. The reason I''ve invited all of you saints here is to discuss this matter. The Yin Sha are common enemies of the Nine Prefectures. Tian Qing hopes that all of you can work together to eliminate the Yin Evils." The Sage Tianqing said.


    Finished, he told the rest of the people about Dongfang Huer''s and the other''s situation, he did not even hide anything about the Dragon Tomb, which showed how much importance the Sage Tianqing placed on this matter.


    "It''s just a bunch of evil remnants of Void God Stage. Tian Qing, are you making a big fuss out of nothing?" Hearing this, a wild looking Saint disdainfully laughed.


    Sage Tianqing looked at this person. This person was a saint from the Desolate Province, named ''Sacred Wild Flames''. He was extremely arrogant and had a bad temper.


    "Everyone might not know, but the tomb of the Fire Dragon Emperor is surrounded by many different arrangements. Logically, it is impossible to enter the yin fiend race unless there is a Saint secretly arranging it." The Sage Tianqing explained.


    "That is to say, there are sages in the yin fiend race?" Another saint asked.


    When these words were spoken, everyone turned serious. yin fiend race was the Nine Prefectures'' common enemy, and if there were Saint Sages present, it would definitely not be a good thing for the Nine Prefectures.


    The Sage Tianqing nodded his head, "Holy City has always been monitoring Returning Stone, precisely to prevent the evil remnants from wreaking havoc in the Nine Prefectures, but after all these years, we haven''t found any clues. If it wasn''t for the help of the yin fiend race''s sage, it definitely wouldn''t have been possible."


    Everyone was silent for a moment before they nodded their heads.


    In the next moment, the Yinyang Saint opened his mouth again, "Since that is the case, what are your Holy City''s plans?"

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    "What are Holy City''s plans?"


    Facing the Yin Yang Saint''s question, the Sage Tianqing nodded his head and said, "According to Saint Sovereign''s idea, we can join hands with a group of Saints in the Nine Regions to return to the dust and investigate. If there are only a few small fries, we can eliminate them.


    The Saint Sovereign that the Sage Tianqing s were talking about, was naturally referring to the Saint Sovereign s of the Holy City s.


    "Searching for information?"


    Everyone understood what the Sage Tianqing meant and looked at each other. The Yin-Yang Honored Warrior was the first to nod: "I think it''s feasible."


    Seeing this, the other saints also nodded in agreement. The yin fiend race was a common enemy of the Nine Prefectures, evil and strong.


    Since yin fiend race has sneakily come out, I think he does not have much strength. I heard that the Holy City Ranking Tournament has already begun, and it has been many years since I last came to Holy City, I would like to experience it. What do you think? The Yinyang Saint suddenly said.


    "Haha, not bad. Our Nine Prefectures hasn''t been together for many years. It wasn''t easy to come here, so we can communicate with each other and see which province''s children are more outstanding." Saint Wildfire laughed out loud. With his straightforward personality, he directly revealed his intentions.


    However, this was also what everyone was thinking. Otherwise, they wouldn''t each bring a young disciple here.


    It had been a very long time since the powers of the Nine Prefectures had gathered together. Everyone wanted to see the strength of the other prefectures, but of course, there was also the feeling of showing off. If any of the prefectures could take the lead, it was naturally something worth showing off.


    Sage Tianqing was not too surprised. Ever since he found out that the Saints had brought two young disciples with them, he knew that they had long since discussed this matter.


    However, Sage Tianqing felt bitter in his heart, as he had met most of the young disciples from the other provinces before. They were all extremely talented, and were all geniuses accepted by the saints as their direct disciples.


    Xu Gu and the others were the most talented of the young generation in Holy City, but that was only in the perspective of ordinary geniuses. If it was in terms of the standards of a saint, they were still lacking, and that was why the saints in Holy City had never accepted them as disciples.


    Saints were at the peak of the Nine Prefectures. Every single one of them were peerless geniuses when they were young. As a result, they were extremely picky when it came to accepting disciples, and ordinary people would not even be able to see them properly.


    Therefore, it was not difficult to see the difference between Xu Gu and the other young disciples.


    "Sigh, the Qing Zhou has been in decline for too long.


    Sage Tianqing sighed helplessly. In the long history of the Nine Regions, there had only ever been one Great Emperor in the Qing Zhou, and the other Great Emperors all came from the other eight prefectures. This also caused the other prefectures to have more Great Emperor''s legacy.


    However, saying all these was useless. If they were weak, then so be it, and Qing Zhou would not cower because of this.


    "Since you saints wish to communicate, my Qing Zhou will naturally welcome you." The Sage Tianqing smiled and nodded.


    "Haha, I''ve been waiting for you to say that." Venerable Flameless laughed out loud, "Even though it''s just an exchange, it''s pointless to let the little guys fight like this. Why don''t we each add a little bit of bonus to their fun?"


    Other than the Sage Tianqing, the rest all smiled and nodded their heads. This was an old rule. In the past, the exchange rules for disciples in the Nine Prefectures was like this for disciples.


    The Sage Tianqing naturally knew what this rule meant. It meant that every Saint would take out a treasure to be their prize and then gather them together. This would be based on the ranking of their disciples.


    There were a total of nine treasures. The one who obtained the first place would first choose three treasures, the second place would choose two treasures, and the third to sixth place would choose a treasure. In other words, the first six would obtain treasures.


    On the surface, the rules looked calm, but in reality it was very bloody. Because there were two disciples participating in the competition, so as long as they were strong enough, they would be able to get two spots for the treasures, and if one of the powers took over the first and second place, they would be able to directly obtain five treasures. In the past, both the Divine Lands and the Desolate Province had done this, but the Qing Zhou s had always been at the bottom, with losses.


    "What does Sage Tianqing think?" Seeing Sage Tianqing not making a move, Venerable Flameless of the Desolate Province asked.


    Hearing this, Sage Tianqing could only smile bitterly and nod his head. Since it was an old rule, he naturally had no reason to refute.


    "Alright, since everyone agrees, then I will first make a fool of myself and take out the treasure I prepared this time as a guide." The Wildfire Saint was very active. After he finished speaking, he stretched out his hand to rub his storage ring.


    Immediately, a simple, unadorned gem appeared in his hands.


    "Desolation Crystals!"


    The other Saints immediately rose to their feet, their eyes glinting with shock.


    "Desolation Crystals, you dare to take out such a treasure?" The Yinyang Saint asked in shock.


    This crystal was the Desolation Crystals that Cang Yun had refined before, its value was hard to estimate. In the entire Nine Prefectures, most likely only the Desolate Province that the Sky Emperor had once existed in had some reserves.


    "Yin Yang Saint has good eyesight, this is indeed a Desolation Crystals. Ever since the passing of the Desolate Heavenly Emperor Immortal, our Desolate Province only has a few Desolation Crystals left, so everyone should estimate their value as treasures." Saint Wild Flame smiled and said lightly.


    However, his words caused everyone''s faces to turn ugly. Venerable Flameless had actually taken out such a treasure? What should they take out?


    Although everyone had taken out a few treasures in the past exchanges, they were definitely not worth as much as a Desolation Crystals. Now that Saint Wildfire was leading them, he had actually taken out such a great treasure, which was somewhat unexpected for everyone.


    "It seems like the Desolate Province has long since been prepared." Since Venerable Flameless dared to take out such a great treasure, it was clear that he had absolute confidence in his two disciples. Even if they failed, they wouldn''t lose anything, not to mention that the Desolate Province was always one of the top existences in the Nine Prefectures.


    "Since Saint Wildfire has taken out such a treasure, my Divine State doesn''t want to lose face. Let''s just take it as a wager. What do you think?" The YinYang Venerable One was the first to speak. An object immediately appeared in his hand after he finished speaking.


    "Pure Yang Jade Marrow!"


    Everyone was shocked once again. The treasure in the hands of the YinYang Venerable One was dazzling. Although it was only the size of a thumb, it was as dazzling as a sun. The energy it contained was even more shocking.


    Venerable Yin Yang smiled, "The power of desolation is even older than the pure yang power, so I will prepare two pieces of Pure Yang Jade Marrow as a wager. What do you think?"

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    The treasures taken out by the Yin-Yang Saint and the Wildfire Saint shocked everyone. The value of Desolation Crystals was needless to say, it was the only great treasure in the world.


    As for the Pure Yang Jade Marrow, although it was a little inferior compared to the other two, the Yin Yang Saint had taken out two of them. This had already made up for the disparity and was even slightly better!


    "Venerable Yin-Yang and Venerable Flameless are really going to sacrifice us for such a big deal. My Netherworld Kingdom is small and weak, but we can''t produce anything good. A side underworld seal is simply giving us a disgrace!" He was scrawny like a dead tree, but those who knew him well knew that he was not considered old, or perhaps it could be said that he was not old at the age of saints. He had only cultivated the cultivation technique of the Emperor of the Underworld.


    This person''s name was Sage Tianming, and the ''Underworld Seal'' that he took out was a seal that looked like a jade seal. However, it was completely black, and it gave off an evil aura.


    "Underworld Seal!" The YinYang Saint stood up with a swoosh, his pupils contracting intensely, showing his shock.


    This was not strange, the Netherworld Seal was a weapon used by the Netherworld Great Emperor, which meant that this was an Imperial Armament!


    In terms of value, the Pure Yang Jade Marrow and Desolation Crystals that the Yinyang Saint and the Wildfire Saint had previously brought out were both supreme treasures. However, compared to the Imperial Armament, they were like clouds and mud, incomparable.


    The other Saints were also extremely shocked. Just what kind of madness was this Tian Ming? He even took out his Imperial Armament?


    However, Sage Tianming immediately said, "Everyone is mistaken, this'' Underworld Seal ''is a replica. It was created by this old man based on an Imperial Armament, and not a real Imperial Armament."


    "So that''s how it is."


    When they heard this, everyone heaved a sigh of relief. Only then did they come to a sudden realization. Indeed, this [Underworld Seal] did not possess Emperor''s might.


    But even so, the value of this square stamp was definitely not low, after all, there were saints who had personally refined it, and they had refined it using an Imperial Armament. There must be something special about it, it was comparable to Desolation Crystals s and other precious treasures.


    The fact that the three Saints from before had taken out such a great treasure had put a lot of pressure on everyone who had yet to take action, especially the Sage Tianqing. Since ancient times, the Qing Zhou had always been on the battlefield.


    However, they were all saints, so no one would say anything out of fear. No matter how much pressure they felt, they could only accept it.


    "I''ll just use the Art of Pursuing the Wind Walk as the wager." Extreme Wind Saint from the Windy Continent took out a jade chip and said slowly.


    His expression was seemingly calm, but the hand he used to take out the jade chip was slightly hesitating. It was clear that this jade chip caused him some pain.


    The situation in the Wind Province and the Qing Zhou was similar. They were both lower ranked existences in the Nine Prefectures, and were a bit poorer when compared to the other prefectures.


    "Extreme Wind Saint is truly generous, even taking out one of his skills: Wind Chasing Steps." The Yinyang Saint nodded, obviously approving of the value of this jade chip.


    Afterwards, the Thunder Saint of the Thunder Prefecture took out a ''Godly Thunder Body Forging Pill''. The Saint of the Ancient Prefecture took out a ''top-grade blood source fruit''. The Saint of the Weapon Symbol took out a copy of the ''War God Armor''.


    In a short period of time, seven Saints had already taken out their treasures. Without exception, each of them was a great treasure that even the Saints sitting at the table coveted.


    Only two of the Saints were left, and they had yet to take out their treasures. Everyone''s eyes were on the two of them.


    "Hehe, everyone, you''ve truly amazed me with your efforts." A seductive laughter rang out. It was the only girl among the Saints who spoke. Her figure was plump, and her beautiful face was like a blooming rose. Her every frown and smile was filled with charm.


    "Don''t laugh at us Jaded Spiritual Saint Masters. We all know that the Spirit Province is rich and precious, so how could our treasures be worth mentioning? This old man is very curious about what the Jaded Spiritual Saint would take out." The Yinyang Saint gave a faint smile.


    The others smiled and nodded. The words of the Yinyang Saint were not flattery. In terms of inheritances, the Nine Prefectures was naturally the most powerful one in the central region, but in terms of wealth, the Spirit State was truly superior.


    "The Yin-Yang Saint is too modest. Although my Spirit State is a land of treasures, the treasures that truly enter your eyes are few and far between. Even treasures like the Pure Yang Jade Marrow are much rarer. I am also very envious." The Jade Spirit Saint smiled flirtatiously.


    Finished speaking, she did not wait any longer and took out a treasure from her storage ring.


    Her lily-white hands shone with a sparkling luster under the light. The Jade Spirit Saint swept her charming eyes across the crowd and slowly opened her palm.


    A sparkling and translucent small porcelain bottle appeared in his palm. Inside the bottle was a drop of blood-like golden liquid that emitted a suffocating aura.


    "Dragon blood!"


    The YinYang Saint cried out in alarm as his pupils contracted.


    "The Yin Yang Saint has good eyesight. This is indeed a drop of dragon blood. Moreover, it''s not ordinary dragon blood, but five clawed golden dragon blood!" The voice of Saint Yu Ling was filled with temptation as she slowly said this.


    Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked!


    Everyone present was a saint, so they all knew the value of the dragon''s blood. This item could no longer be described as a precious treasure, and it was simply a unique existence in the world, because it had never appeared in the history of the Nine Prefectures before!


    For example, the Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth Dragon were the weakest existences among the Dragon race, and above them were the Ice Dragons, Thunder Dragons, Netherwyrms, and so on. As for the Five Clawed Golden Dragons, they were the supreme dragon race, with the spirit beast focusing on the bloodline.


    In the entire history of the Nine Prefectures, there were only two five-clawed Golden Dragons. One of them was the founder of the Dragon Clan and was named the ''First Dragon''. The other dragon had also ascended to the position of Great Emperor!


    Thus, this drop of five clawed dragon blood was definitely one of them. One could imagine just how precious it was.


    "A Jaded Spiritual Saint is truly willing!"


    Extreme Wind Sage spoke word for word. Even with the mental strength of a Saint, he was unable to maintain his composure, and the other Saints were mostly the same.


    "When I see all of you take out your treasures, I don''t have much of a choice. I can only take out the thing that will serve as my home." The Jaded Spiritual Saint gave a faint smile. Even though she said that, she did not seem to care too much about this drop of dragon blood.


    This scene was witnessed by everyone and they were even more shocked. They didn''t care about the Five Clawed Golden Dragon''s blood, just how many treasures did this Jaded Spiritual Saint have?


    For a moment, everyone began to imagine things.


    "Alright, this humble one is about to reveal his treasure. It''s time for Sage Tianqing." The charming voice of the Jaded Spiritual Saint woke everyone up from their stupor.


    Hearing that, everyone nodded, and immediately looked at Sage Tianqing, the latter being the final step.


    However, the Qing Zhou had always been poor and barren. Everyone was curious, what kind of treasure would the Sage Tianqing take out?

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    When everyone''s gaze landed on him, Sage Tianqing could not help but laugh bitterly in his heart. He had reached the sacred throne very late, this was the first time participating in a gathering like this, and he was surprised by everyone''s efforts.


    Sage Tianqing himself knew that he did not have much of a collection, and there were even less that could be called treasures. Taking out one would be as painful as cutting meat, and the most important thing was that as long as he took it out, he would not have a chance to take it back.


    But at this point, even if he didn''t take it, he would still take it.


    Sage Tianqing sighed inwardly. However, he pretended to be calm on the surface and took out a transparent porcelain bottle from his storage ring.


    Inside the bottle was a liquid that was like water.


    Of course, this definitely wasn''t water.


    "This is?"


    The Yinyang Saint''s expression changed. He hesitated for a moment before asking, "Is this the legendary Heavenly Dew?"


    Sage Tianqing nodded: "Yes, it''s Heaven''s Dew."


    Everyone was shocked. Clearly, they all knew of this item, because it also had another name ¡ª ¡ª Tears of the Female Emperors.


    Previously, when the Fire Dragon Emperor activated his Dragon Tomb, it was Sage Tianqing who used it to calm the flames of the sea of fire in Returning to the dust.


    This could be considered a rare treasure, because even if everyone present had heard of its name, they had never seen it before. Under the heavens, only Sage Tianqing possessed this treasure, as for where it came from, the Sage Tianqing had never mentioned it before.


    "To be able to see such a unique item, this old man''s experience can be considered to have expanded today." The YinYang Saint nodded with a smile. Apparently, he was approving of the value of this item.


    The others also nodded in agreement. The nine treasures were finally revealed one by one. Without a doubt, each of them were the world''s most valuable treasures.


    However, if one really wanted to rank in the top ten, there was a high ranking that could barely be considered high and low.


    The blood of the five-clawed Golden Dragon that the Jaded Spiritual Saint of Spirit State had taken out should be number one.


    The second was the Desolation Crystals that the Wildfire Saint had taken out.


    The third item was the Pure Yang Jade Marrow that the Yinyang Saint of the Divine Region had taken out.


    The fourth was the Tears of the Female Emperor that Sage Tianqing had taken out.


    The fifth should be the Divine Lightning Body Forging Pill taken out by the Thunder Saint.


    The sixth should be the imitation War Emperor''s Divine Armor brought out by the Orb Ruler Saint.


    The seventh should be the copy of the Netherworld Seal that the Nether Master had taken out.


    The eighth should be the top-grade blood source Fruit that the Myriad Treasures Sage had taken out.


    The ninth should be the Art of Pursuing the Wind Blade from Extreme Saint Wind of the Wind Prefecture.


    "The Human Ranking Ranking Tournament has not ended yet. Let''s wait for my Holy City to select two disciples before we begin the Nine Regions Exchange, shall we?" The Sage Tianqing spoke.


    Hearing this, everyone had no objections.


    After discussing the matter of tracking down the Baleful Yin Sha for a while, the group dispersed.


    Sage Tianqing summoned Xu Gu and the others.


    "Greetings, Sage Tianqing."


    Not long later, Xu Gu, Monk Xuanwu and Dongfang Huer arrived at the Holy Tower and bowed towards Sage Tianqing.


    "I called you here to tell you something." Sage Tianqing slightly nodded his head, and then told the three of them about the exchange between the young disciples of the Nine Regions. Similarly, Sage Tianqing did not hide anything about the bet.


    The three of them were shocked.


    Of course, they weren''t surprised by the exchange of pointers, because they had already guessed that these saints would bet so much.


    "Although the Human Ranking Ranking Tournament has yet to end, the three of you have the greatest chance of standing out, so the candidate for this exchange should be with you. Do you have anything to ask?" The Sage Tianqing said.


    "Disciple would like to ask, how strong are the rest of them?" Xu Gu muttered to himself for a moment and asked.


    "Very strong. You all need to prepare seriously." The Sage Tianqing''s expression was somewhat solemn. He did not really care about the treasures he took out, but simply hoped that the Qing Zhou would win. This was related to the position of the Nine Regions.


    The young disciples represented the future, and all the forces held them in high regard. Although this kind of exchange might seem like a small matter, there were still a lot of things that were truly decided.


    When Xu Gu and the rest saw the heaviness on Sage Tianqing''s face, they immediately understood in their hearts that their chances of winning were not high.


    "Truly, there is always someone stronger than you." Xu Gu sighed in his heart, and immediately replied respectfully: "Disciple will do his best!"


    "Disciple will do his best!" Dongfang Huer and Yue Yang expressed their support.


    Sage Tianqing nodded his head. "Originally, during the Human Ranking Ranking Competition, I decided to set up some rewards. However, with the existence of the Nine Prefectures Exchange, I thought of another reward."


    "If any of you can win a ranking at the Exchange and all of the rewards are yours, then work hard!"


    What!


    Xu Gu and the other two looked at each other in shock.


    "The winners will all be given to us?"


    This was simply too shocking. One had to know that each and every one of those treasures were extremely valuable. Even if one were to casually obtain any one of them, they would still be extraordinary.


    "Not bad, I hope this method will motivate you to use your greatest potential." The Sage Tianqing nodded.


    This was something that the Sage Tianqing had planned long ago. On one hand, this was indeed the best way to motivate them, and on the other hand, he did not hold much hope for this.


    Compared to the other provinces, the Qing Zhou was indeed a bit behind. This kind of backwardness was mostly due to the fact that the Qing Zhou did not have the inheritance of the Great Emperor.


    After Xu Gu and the rest calmed down, they had a rough idea about the Sage Tianqing, and quickly calmed down. The chance was in front of them, but they needed to have the power to take it.


    The Sage Tianqing nodded his head in satisfaction. Xu Gu and the rest''s personality was the one he liked the most, this was the key to becoming strong.


    "Alright, I''ve told you the things that I need to tell you. You may leave first." Sage Tianqing waved his hand.


    Seeing that, Xu Gu and the rest did not stay any longer: "Disciple will now take his leave."


    After the three of them left the Holy Tower, Xu Gu muttered to himself for a while, then asked: "What do you think about this matter?"


    "Difficult." The Monk Xuanwu remained silent for a while, before replying.


    Dongfang Huer nodded, "I can tell from Senior Tian Qing''s expression that he does not hold much hope."


    The Divine Lands, Desolate Province, and Spirit Province are all extremely powerful. Many great emperors have been born here, and their inheritances have not declined for a long time. Xu Gu said.


    The Emperor represented the supreme combat prowess of an era, and his legacy was the same as well. Obtaining the inheritance of the Emperor meant that he had mastered one of the most powerful powers in the world, something extremely terrifying.


    In comparison, Xu Gu and the rest''s comprehension of the Concept of Heaven was a little lacking.


    The Monk Xuanwu and Dongfang Huer both nodded silently. They knew this very well.


    "Do your best, not only for the rewards, but also for the honor. After all, we are all from Qing Zhou!" Dongfang Huer said.


    "It''s a pity that that fellow''s cultivation is too low. Otherwise, he would be able to become much stronger." Suddenly, Xu Gu sighed.


    The three of them were silent for a moment. They all knew who Xu Gu was referring to.


    Dongfang Huer gazed into the distance, looked in the direction of the dead, and let out a long sigh.