CHAPTER 906: CHAPTER 900: BAO YUNTIAN

Within the cave, the unusual phenomenon persisted for about half an hour, during which the turbulent energies of heaven and earth gradually diminished, and the energy vortex surrounding Ling Qianxue’s body also gradually became illusory.

Shortly after the final wisp of energy entered Ling Qianxue’s body, her tightly closed eyes gently trembled and then slowly opened. Instantly, two beams of energy, as if substantial, shot out from her eyes and pierced straight through a massive rock in front of her with a pshh sound, a result of the overabundance of energy within her.

As these two beams of energy shot out, the brilliance in Ling Qianxue’s eyes gradually faded away and returned to its usual tranquility, seemingly no different from before at a glance, but her aura had become more than twice as powerful as before.

"Is it done?"

Ye Xuan sensed the change in Ling Qianxue’s aura. At this moment, her aura was no longer chaotic, but stable and profound.

The following day, Ling Qianxue continued to consolidate her cultivation, while Nangong Yao scouted for information around the Lifeless Valley. In the current situation, so much time had passed that the Ten Thousand Treasure Heavenly Palace would definitely not remain idle.

"There’s a situation."

One day later, Nangong Yao rushed over.

Upon seeing her slightly panicked face, both Ye Xuan and Ling Qianxue frowned, "What happened?"

"Big Brother Ye Xuan, we have trouble. You and Sister Ling have been wanted by the Ten Thousand Treasure Heavenly Palace, and they seem to know we’re still in the Lifeless Valley. Now, many of the palace’s strong people are heading towards the Lifeless Valley, and it’s said that the Ten Thousand Treasure Heavenly Emperor himself is among them," Nangong Yao said, her face slightly grave.

"The Ten Thousand Treasure Heavenly Emperor himself?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Xuan and Ling Qianxue’s faces both changed, and their expressions became slightly somber. This Ten Thousand Treasure Heavenly Palace was truly willing to go to great lengths. Sealing Emperor Strong People really were mobilized so easily?

"Looks like we need to speed up our plans. We must deal with that Ancient Taiyin Dragon before they find us. Once Yaoer makes a breakthrough, everything will be simpler!"

Ye Xuan’s eyes flickered. There was no time to wonder how their whereabouts had been discovered by the Ten Thousand Treasure Heavenly Palace. He raised his head, glanced at the sky outside, and suddenly stood up, turning his gaze toward Ling Qianxue.

"Let’s move!"

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Deep within the Lifeless Valley, toxic mist swirled around, and even the air carried a slight stench. Inhaling it into the body would be quite troublesome.

Inside this valley, numerous massive black cracks spread across, occasionally sending out roars. All creatures here, having evolved over countless years, nearly all possessed deadly poison. A single mistake could lead to disaster.

In the desolate region, a subtle whooshing sound suddenly arose, and then several figures rapidly approached from a distance, appearing hundreds of meters away in a flash of movement. Upon closer look, it was naturally Ye Xuan and his group, heading towards the Ancient Taiyin Dragon.

Ye Xuan landed lightly on a black stone, gazing into the distance, but the toxic mist severely obstructed his view.

"Yaoer, where’s that Ancient Taiyin Dragon?" Ye Xuan turned and looked at Ling Qianxue and Nangong Yao behind him.

Hearing this, Nangong Yao also looked around, her eyes scanning the area. Her physique was particularly sensitive to the Ancient Taiyin Dragon. After sensing for a moment, she opened her eyes again, pointed north with her jade finger, and said softly, "That way, it should be near. I can smell that beast’s stench from afar."

Ye Xuan nodded slightly, "When the time comes, don’t act too hastily to avoid alerting it. It’ll be troublesome if it escapes."

"Hmm."

Both women nodded, and Ye Xuan then set out swiftly in the direction Nangong Yao had pointed to.

"When the time comes, Yaoer, you lure the beast out first. Senior Sister Ling and I will conceal our auras and strike when I give the signal."

Ye Xuan had long thought of a plan to slay the Ancient Taiyin Dragon. Given its cunning nature, success would be difficult without setting a proper trap in advance.

As Ye Xuan and the others hastened toward the Ancient Taiyin Dragon’s location, the entrance to the Lifeless Valley became abnormally bustling with the arrival of a group of people.

Outside the entrance to the Lifeless Valley, the area was packed with many white-clad figures. An astonishing aura emanated from their bodies. These people were elegantly dressed, and the artifacts in their hands were extraordinary.

At the forefront of this large group of white figures were three hunched elder figures. As they stood casually, three majestic pressures spread out, creating an extremely oppressive sensation.

Among the three, the most attention-grabbing was the elder in the center. With white hair and beard, he held a snake-head staff as white as jade. The snake-head’s gaping mouth was fierce, and the sinister snake pupils exuded a cold aura. Compared to the two elders beside him, he seemed quite ordinary, with no energy leaking from his body. Even his aged face appeared extraordinarily dry and his slightly squinting eyes were somewhat cloudy. In this manner, he was no different from an ordinary elder.

What was surprising was that this seemingly unimpressive elder stood at the very center of the group, and even the two imposing white-clad elders were half a step behind him, their brows showing slight respect.

Around the entrance to the Lifeless Valley, many onlookers had gathered. When they saw this imposing scene, they were all startled. Especially when they noticed the special symbols on these people’s garments, it sparked a commotion.

"They’re from the Ten Thousand Treasure Heavenly Palace?"

"The leaders are three Extreme Martial Saint Strong People!"

"Oh my, what on earth does the Ten Thousand Treasure Heavenly Palace intend to do?"

"I heard that Bing Wantian and the Hall Master Sheng Yuan, along with some disciples of the Ten Thousand Treasure Heavenly Palace, were all killed by the Heaven Emperor Mirror girl. It seems the Heavenly Palace is truly enraged this time. That elder with the staff, if I’m not mistaken, should be Elder Bao Yuntian, the vice palace leader of the Ten Thousand Treasure Heavenly Palace. He’s second only to the Palace Master, the Ten Thousand Treasure Heavenly Emperor."

"Bao Yuntian? It’s actually him? Unexpectedly, the Heavenly Palace even sent him. The Mirror Girl might truly be doomed."

"It’s rumored that Bao Yuntian possesses the mysterious ’Heavenly Serpent’s Spirit,’ with power second only to the Sealing Emperor Strong People. With him taking action, who can resist?"