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At the side, when Xiao Yan saw the expression on the man's face, a faint sneer appeared on his otherwise calm features. Looking at the guy's expression, it was obvious that she had no interest in him at all.
But this Song Qing still refused to face reality. Truly, a pathetic simp.
Soon after, Xiao Yan's gaze shifted toward the "Lin Feng" standing beside Xiao Yixian and the other won. That soul clone's aura was almost identical to the real Lin Feng's. Even Song Qing and the others hadn't noticed anything unusual.
However, under Xiao Yan's soul perception as an early-stage Spirit Realm expert, that clone gave off a distinctly illusory feeling. Moreover, even without using soul perception, he could tell sothing was off.
There was no trace of a Heavenly Fla on that "Lin Feng." That alone was far from normal. After all, Lin Feng did indeed possess a Heavenly Fla.
"I wonder where the real Lin Feng went. And what has he been doing all this ti?"
Thinking of that, Xiao Yan couldn't help falling into thought.
As for Song Qing's little speech earlier, although Cao Ying had no interest in that so-called alliance, many of the other, slightly weaker contestants were extrely intrigued. They all knew perfectly well that no one would truly lend those help out of goodwill.
It was nothing more than mutual exploitation — using each other's strength to intimidate that Rank 8 magic beast. But having no other choice, what could they do? Even knowing the truth, they still had to agree they simply had no alternative.
Besides, everyone here was aware of Song Qing's identity in the Pill Tower. His proposal, compared to those earlier ones made by naless juniors, seed far safer and more reliable. Thinking this, many of them quickly stepped forward and shouted one after another.
"Young Master Song, I'll join!"
"Count in!"
" too!"
In an instant, the once-orderly camp beca crowded and noisy because of Song Qing's words.
As for Xiao Yan, he simply watched the scene quietly. After all, no matter what, even he was wary of that Rank 8 magic beast deep within the Ten Thousand dicinal Mountain Range. So, this idea of forming an alliance — he actually agreed with it.
However, just as everyone grew excited about finding a safer way into the mountains, the clone Lin Feng had created using the Three Thousand Lightning Illusion Body suddenly trembled.
Imdiately after, he closed his eyes, beginning to receive the information sent from deep within the mountain range. Monts later, after finishing the reception, the clone turned to the four won and spoke briefly.
"You're saying Lin Feng wants us to head to the very depths of the Ten Thousand dicinal Mountain Range — to the lair of that Rank 8 beast?"
Upon hearing what the clone said, Cao Ying frowned slightly, puzzled. She couldn't understand how Lin Feng had suddenly beco "friends" with the leader of the mountain's magic beasts.
"The main body indeed said so. There's no mistake."
The clone explained, his tone firm. As a split-off part of Lin Feng's soul, he would never doubt the original's judgnt.
At that mont, Xiao Yixian stepped forward. "Let's go take a look. Even if it's a trap set by that beast leader, I'm confident I can kill it head-on with sheer strength!"
"Well, all right then."
Hearing Xiao Yixian's confident words, the other won exchanged glances and nodded. After all, they all knew that Xiao Yixian was a powerhouse close to the Nine-Star Dou Zun level.
Although they didn't know the exact strength of the beast leading the Ten Thousand dicinal Mountain Range, they were certain the Pill Tower wouldn't leave behind a creature too strong as a test.
Therefore, Xiao Yixian's strength would surely be enough to face that leader. As for Cao Ying and Dan Chen, both had their own trump cards. Even if they encountered a Dou Zun, they had so confidence in escaping alive.
As for Ye Xin Lan, being rely a Dou Huang, she could only follow along with the group. Seeing that none of them objected, Xiao Yixian turned toward Lin Feng's clone. "In that case, you lead the way."
"Alright, follow ."
The clone nodded, then sensed the position of his main body before swiftly flying toward the depths of the mountain range. The four won followed closely behind, their graceful figures flickering through the air.
"They're leaving? Did they get so kind of special information?"
Having kept his eyes on them all along, Xiao Yan couldn't help guessing when he saw Xiao Yixian and the others depart. Judging from their reactions, they had clearly learned sothing that prompted them to suddenly head into the Ten Thousand dicinal Mountain Range.
However, considering his own lack of strength, Xiao Yan chose not to follow. Even if he tried, with their power, they would definitely detect his presence. Once that happened, he'd only end up embarrassing himself. So, he sensibly stayed put instead of playing the fool.
anwhile, Song Qing — who had been staring at Cao Ying the whole ti — panicked the mont he saw her leave. However, since the matter of the alliance had yet to be settled, Song Qing could only suppress his irritation and start handling the necessary arrangents.
Afterward, he hurriedly led his group to—well, to their deaths, no, to "venture into" the Ten Thousand dicinal Mountain Range in search of dicinal ingredients.
What none of them noticed, though, was that once they departed, a small and completely ordinary-looking bird quietly took off from a nearby branch, darting swiftly toward the depths of the mountain range.
Because the bird appeared so plain and unremarkable, not a single person gave it any attention. At the sa ti, several dozen li behind the group, atop a distant hill, stood a black-robed man with his hands clasped behind his back.
The look in his eyes as he gazed toward Xiao Yan and the others was strangely eerie. Even the corners of his lips had unknowingly curled into a sinister smile.
"Xiao Yan, since you've obtained Yao Chen's Fla Mantra, you won't be escaping this ti."
At the summit of the hill, the black-robed man murmured in a low voice, his words carrying a deep, murderous chill as they slipped silently into the air.
As soone who knew so of the inside secrets about the Fla Mantra, he understood perfectly well the imnse value of this mysterious cultivation technique left behind by the last Dou Di of the Dou Qi Continent — Tuo She Ancient God.
Moreover, he faintly guessed that if one were to fully obtain this Fla Mantra, which Tuo She Ancient God had deliberately left within the Light and Shadow Space, there might very well be a way to beco the next Dou Qi Continent's new-generation Dou Di.
After all, in the Dou Qi Continent, when a powerhouse passes down the cultivation technique they've personally trained in, it usually signifies that they intend to leave behind their inheritance.
Since that cultivation technique was one Tuo She Ancient God himself practiced, it undoubtedly held extraordinary mysteries. Otherwise, Tuo She Ancient God would never have been able to rely on it to ascend all the way to the legendary Dou Di Realm!
Besides, it wasn't as if a Dou Di powerhouse would idly leave behind a random technique just to ss around with future generations.
"Xiao Yan, this ti I refuse to believe anyone will save you again. Back then, that old ghost Yao Chen ambushed inside the Light and Shadow Space and stole the Fla Mantra. This ti, I, Mu Gu, will reclaim it here in the Pill Realm!"
As he recalled how, more than a hundred years ago, Yao Chen had shalessly ambushed him within those ancient ruins to seize the Fla Mantra, Mu Gu's chest seethed with fury. He swung his sleeve sharply, then turned and vanished into the void, disappearing from the hilltop altogether.
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"What? Xiao Yan has joined forces with other contestants?"
Deep within the Ten Thousand dicinal Mountain Range, upon receiving the report from his subordinates, Xiong Zhan's thick brows instantly furrowed.
He quickly turned around and shot toward his residence like a cannonball. With the support of his Dou Zun-level strength, it took him less than ten minutes to return to the open ground where the dicinal materials were being stored.
"Brother Lin Feng! Sothing's happened with Xiao Yan!"
Upon seeing Lin Feng, who had just finished sorting the herbs and was teasing Zi Yan, Xiong Zhan imdiately shouted loudly.
"Xiao Bear, why are you yelling so loud?!"
Zi Yan, whose playful mood was abruptly ruined by his booming voice, scolded angrily.
Hearing that, Xiong Zhan's expression turned aggrieved. He'd only wanted to inform Lin Feng about Xiao Yan's situation — how did he end up angering this little ancestor again?
Seeing this, Lin Feng rubbed Zi Yan's silky purple hair helplessly and said, "You're almost an adult now, so mind your tone. You can't keep acting like this, understand?"
"Hmph, fine, I'll be more careful next ti," Zi Yan muttered quietly, pouting, but still obeying since it was Lin Feng speaking.
If the elders from Dragon Island were here to witness this, their jaws would have dropped to the ground. They would probably beg Lin Feng to return to Dragon Island as Zi Yan's personal instructor — because no matter how they lectured her back then, Zi Yan never listened.
But with Lin Feng, she instantly turned into an obedient little girl. The contrast was truly unbelievable.
After gently chiding Zi Yan, Lin Feng turned to Xiong Zhan with an apologetic smile. "Brother Xiong Zhan, sorry about that. This girl's a bit rude — please, continue."
Hearing this, Xiong Zhan's affection for Lin Feng skyrocketed.
Among magic beasts, powerhouses were usually arrogant and harsh toward the weak. To receive such courtesy from a human cultivator — that was rare indeed. Rembering his purpose, Xiong Zhan quickly explained Xiao Yan's current situation to Lin Feng.
After listening carefully, Lin Feng fell silent for a mont, lost in thought. Then, he raised his head and said, "Brother Xiong Zhan, could you send so magic beasts to separate Xiao Yan's group from the other contestants? That way, the rest won't suffer too many casualties."
Of course, his true intention was to prevent Xiao Yan and Song Qing from using the other contestants as shields to escape.
If Xiong Zhan's beasts scattered the groups apart, then when the Hall of Souls attacked Xiao Yan, that guy would have nowhere to run — neither to the heavens nor the earth. Unless, of course, he crushed his spatial stone and gave up his qualification to compete in the Pill Gathering.
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