This area is the forbidden territory set up by Wu Zhong and Nie Fengxing of the Three Sects and Nine Schools within Black Valley.

Above the prohibition is this terrifying giant Cannibal Flower.

The location of the prohibition is where humans cannot tread, and even the Spiritual Beasts that have lived in Black Valley for many years know to consciously avoid this terrifying Cannibal Flower.

Only some Spiritual Beasts from the outer regions, ignorant of life and death, would accidentally wander in and become food for the Cannibal Flower.

Having practiced the Taiyi Devouring Beast Technique, Ye Lingyue transformed into a beast form and blundered into this place.

With a flash of a dagger, the Star Saliva split into nine, severing several Flower Vines.

"Little Zhiyo!"

Just as Ye Lingyue landed on all fours, she saw Little Zhiyo being coiled up by a Flower Vine.

"Zhiyo!"

Terrified, Little Zhiyo wondered if this oddly shaped ugly flower wanted to eat it.

"Scoundrel!" Ye Lingyue, having transformed into a Green-eyed Stone Beast, emitted a beam of green light from her forehead; the Petrification Light hit the Cannibal Flower's tentacle.

The tentacle of the Cannibal Flower was petrified instantly.

A terrible earth-shaking tremor ensued as the Cannibal Flower became enraged; the petrified segments of tentacle automatically broke off and smashed to the ground.

Countless Flower Vines drilled out from the ground, forming numerous intertwined cages, and Ye Lingyue was about to be trapped inside.

The Flower Vine coiled up Little Zhiyo and brought it to the side of that giant Cannibal Flower.

"Zhiyo (My flesh isn't tasty at all, please spare me,)"

Little Zhiyo weakly cried out a few times.

"?"

The giant Cannibal Flower hesitated for a moment, not only did it not attack Little Zhiyo, but it also sniffed Little Zhiyo like a dog.

"Zhiyo~ (Don't come closer, save me!)"

Little Zhiyo struggled desperately, but its efforts were insignificant in front of the Cannibal Flower as tall as a mountain.

Like a mother finding her child, the Cannibal Flower coiled around Little Zhiyo; the big sausagelike mouth gave Little Zhiyo a forceful kiss.

Instantly, Little Zhiyo's face was smeared with saliva.

Witnessing this scene, Ye Lingyue, ensnared by layers of Flower Vines, was momentarily stunned.

What was going on? It seemed that the giant Cannibal Flower recognized Little Zhiyo?

"Zhiyo? (You say you recognize my family?)"

Little Zhiyo realized that the Cannibal Flower had no intention of swallowing it and then calmed down.

The Cannibal Flower and Little Zhiyo communicated with each other in a special language.

Suddenly, the Cannibal Flower shook itself, and the Flower Vines that had trapped Ye Lingyue a moment ago dispersed.

One of the Flower Vines gently wound around Ye Lingyue, lifting her into mid-air.

The originally fierce and terrifying Cannibal Flower suddenly emitted a gentle yellow light, and a graceful middle-aged woman in yellow clothes appeared, her black hair like a waterfall and her face quiet and elegant, with a brand on her forehead. When she saw Ye Lingyue, her face even had a faint smile.

It looked completely different from the Cannibal Flower Ye Lingyue had seen earlier.

The beautiful woman lightly tapped Ye Lingyue's forehead with her onion-root-like jade finger, and Ye Lingyue felt a cool stream of Spiritual Energy flood into her body, immediately after which, she shed her beast form and transformed back into human shape.

"Zhiyo (Boss, this is Lady Qiu Tian, she and my grandpa are old acquaintances, both are living spirits who have survived from Ancient Times)" Little Zhiyo was brimming with pride.

It had said it, its intuition was never wrong. In the Black Valley, there indeed were its old acquaintances.

Ancient Creatures left behind from Ancient Times, this was already the second time Ye Lingyue had heard the term Ancient Times.

Ye Lingyue remembered that the first time Little Zhiyo encountered Wu Zhong, Wu Zhong also said that it was an Ancient Beast.

So, this Cannibal Flower that was as large as a mountain was called Qiu Tian.

It had lived in this Black Valley for over a thousand years, and it claimed that its cultivation had reached the Peak of Five Reincarnations.

Peak of Five Reincarnations, wouldn't that mean it was much more formidable than the Hong Residence's Old Marquis and those of the Marquis' class?

Ye Lingyue secretly felt fortunate that if it weren't for this encounter between Little Zhiyo and Qiu Tian, both she and Little Zhiyo could have been in great danger.

"Lady Qiu Tian, what exactly are the Ancient Creatures? Where exactly is Little Zhiyo's home?"

Little Zhiyo was discovered by Ye Lingyue in Hong Meng Heaven; the little one was destitute and alone. Although it had formed a Spirit Contract with Ye Lingyue, she still wanted to find its family for it, unfortunately, there had been no clues thus far.

"You've really come at the wrong time. Little fellow, I had originally promised your grandfather that if I met you, I would send you back. Sadly, tonight at midnight is the moment I attempt to break through to the Divine Power Realm from the Peak of Five Reincarnations. I no longer have the strength to send you back to your grandfather's side," said Qiu Tian, sighing incessantly.

At this point, Qiu Tian's eyes flashed with a trace of worry, which was keenly captured by Ye Lingyue.

"Lady Qiu Tian, are you saying you'll encounter difficulties during this Reincarnation Tribulation?"

"Correct, I won't hide it from you, I've already calculated that I probably won't be able to pass this Reincarnation Tribulation," Qiu Tian sighed.

Having lived for a thousand years, Qiu Tian had a certain ability to comprehend the Heavenly Dao.

She had long calculated that she would not be able to survive this Reincarnation Tribulation.

Life and death are predestined, and she wasn't worried about herself at that time, but if she were to die...

Thinking of the terrifying existence suppressed beneath Black Valley that was about to awaken, the look of concern in Qiu Tian's eyes deepened.

"Zhiyo (Boss, is there any way we can help Lady Qiu Tian through this difficulty?)"

Little Zhiyo, having rarely encountered companions of its kind on the mainland, did not want Qiu Tian to be scattered by the terrible ordeal of Reincarnation Tribulation.

Ye Lingyue remained silent; with Qiu Tian's cultivation vastly surpassing hers, if Qiu Tian herself couldn't survive the Reincarnation level, Ye Lingyue was even less confident.

Blindly showing off was foolish.

"I appreciate your kindness. Each living spirit's Reincarnation Tribulation is different and can only be overcome by oneself," said Qiu Tian, her eyes showing a slight melancholy as they gently swept over Ye Lingyue, just then, she suddenly sensed something.

This feeling?

Qiu Tian's brow twitched urgently and she said anxiously,

"Do you have the Five Elements Wood Spirit on you?"

As a plant, Qiu Tian was very sensitive to the Five Elements Wood Spirit. If her senses were correct, perhaps she really had a chance to survive this Reincarnation Tribulation.

"A few months ago, by sheer chance, I obtained a Wood Cauldron Fragment," Ye Lingyue considered for a moment, not hiding anything; after all, the Wood Cauldron Fragment had been absorbed by the Qian Cauldron and there was no need to fear Qiu Tian would fight over it.

"It's destiny. Perhaps you really can help me." Hope lit up on Qiu Tian's beautiful face. "There isn't much time left, and it's dangerous for you to stay here any longer. I will send you out of Black Valley. Remember, tonight, no matter what anomalies you see, do not enter Black Valley. After tomorrow at noon, return here with this Flower Vine."

With that, a verdant Flower Vine fell into Ye Lingyue's hands from the Cannibal Flower.