Throughout the journey, many from the Loose Cultivation Alliance wanted to talk to Ye Xuan, but they revered his na too much to dare speak rashly.
Because in private, they had once spoken ill of Ye Xuan.
Especially when flattering Hai Dong, they would use Ye Xuan as a contrast.
Naturally, Ye Xuan was the negative image.
And now Ye Xuan suddenly appeared before them, leaving them unsure of how to react.
To praise Ye Xuan felt awkward with Hai Dong present.
Yet not to praise him missed the opportunity to connect with the top na on the Mystic Yellow List, the strongest Reserve Emperor.
It was indeed a rare chance to get close.
Many were caught in internal conflict.
When they assud there would be many topics between Hai Dong and Ye Xuan, both renowned as prodigies on the Mystic Yellow List, they found that neither spoke throughout the journey.
Ye Xuan seed disinclined to talk, maintaining silence, as if pondering sothing.
While Hai Dong occasionally glanced at Ye Xuan, he showed no sign of speaking.
In silence, they pressed forward.
Amidst the group’s fearful anticipation, they finally crossed the Blood Sea.
Looking back, they realized the Blood Sea was not large, gradually transforming into an imposing peak, with a Big Snake coiled atop, swallowing the Sun and Moon Essence with its head held high.
Different from others, the lower half of this Big Snake rged seamlessly with the piercing peak.
This exemplifies the wonders within the Great Ruins.
Everything seems to be undergoing so form of transformation.
These transformations occur silently, unnoticed.
As one approaches the mountain, they find themselves re-entering the vast Blood Sea.
The splashing waves signify those who failed to cross the Blood Sea over the past three months.
Fortunate to cross early, should the Blood Sea rise with those previously engulfed, just leaving behind bones, the exerted power of Great Saint Realm individuals would surpass what current entrants could withstand.
However.
When those who enter the Great Ruins begin to return, they may encounter such happenings.
But, that’s a tale for another ti.
Presently, Ye Xuan and his group are advancing into the depths of the Great Ruins.
Before them lies an expanse of mountains, and everyone opts for low-altitude flight, skimming above the mountain range.
In the sky above the Great Ruins lies infinite darkness, the closer to the Sky Do, the more prone to being consud.
Once engulfed by darkness, there is no room for struggle, leading directly to death, leaving only a corpse.
However, even flying close to the mountains is not entirely safe.
Within the vast mountains lurk terrifying Fierce Beasts, preying on humans, hidden in darkness, patiently awaiting the perfect opportunity.
The next mont, a cold sinister force invaded.
Then, a monstrous mouth opened wide, enveloping everyone!
Bang!
One gulp.
Swallowed whole!
This was a black Fierce Beast resembling a toad, but without a tongue. Its open mouth was an abyss of endless darkness.
After swallowing Ye Xuan and his companions, the black Fierce Beast resembling a toad hiccuped, then vanished into the mountains, unseen.
"Ah——"
In the beast’s mouth, those from the Loose Cultivation Alliance scread.
No.
It was a shriek, as nothing dangerous unfolded.
"What kind of Fierce Beast is this?!"
Everyone was stunned by this beast, their hearts racing.
The attack of this beast had caught everyone off guard.
"A wondrous beast of the Great Ruins."
Ye Xuan leisurely spoke, "Heavenly Swallowing Toad."
"Heavenly Swallowing Toad?"
Upon hearing this na, everyone shuddered.
Despite not knowing much about the beast, its na alone suggested it was anything but ordinary!
"What should we do now?"
Helpless, everyone turned their gaze to Ye Xuan.
Hai Dong also watched Ye Xuan, wanting to see how capable this strongest Reserve Emperor from Mystic Yellow was.
"We wait."
Ye Xuan smiled calmly, not anxious.
"Wait? Wait to die?" Soone instinctively asked.
Ye Xuan glanced at this person but did not speak.
This person covered their mouth, realizing the slip, pale-faced, afraid to say more.
"Mr. Ye, are we waiting for so opportunity?" The elderly mber of the Loose Cultivation Alliance who had spoken with Ye Xuan inquired in a low voice.
Ye Xuan nodded slightly, "Within the Great Ruins, dangers lurk everywhere; entering the mouth of the Heavenly Swallowing Toad is not an entirely unsafe thod to advance, as other Fierce Beasts would avoid the Heavenly Swallowing Toad upon encountering it."
"Additionally, wherever treasures erge, the Heavenly Swallowing Toad will inevitably appear."
"Perhaps when the Heavenly Swallowing Toad opens its mouth next, we can go out and perhaps gain so treasures."
Ye Xuan’s words put everyone at ease.
Hai Dong, however, narrowed his eyes and said, "Brother Ye, according to you, being eaten by the Heavenly Swallowing Toad poses no danger, right?"
Others also looked at Ye Xuan, both suspiciously.
If this Heavenly Swallowing Toad is so powerful, could being eaten by it truly be without risk?
Ye Xuan grinned and said, "There is indeed danger, as you will soon find out."
Within the mouth of the Heavenly Swallowing Toad, it felt dark and oppressive.
This didn’t seem like a mouth, but rather an unfathomable black hole, inducing fear and unease.
Yet no apparent danger arose, leaving an unexpected impression.
However, Ye Xuan’s recent remarks had kept everyone alert, awaiting the forthcoming events.
Many felt irritated by Ye Xuan’s ambiguity but feared his reputation to voice complaints.
Ye Xuan remained serene, utterly unperturbed, sitting in the darkness, comncing cultivation.
This left people speechless.
Is this carelessness?
Being consud by the Heavenly Swallowing Toad, yet remaining focused on cultivation?
Hai Dong scrutinized Ye Xuan, knowing no answer could be coaxed from him, could only explore the surroundings himself.
But after examining, Hai Dong found nothing substantial.
Despite years of cultivation, he had never encountered a Heavenly Swallowing Toad.
He previously heard of this beast only within an Anecdotes.
But those Anecdotes often lacked credibility, much of what was docunted was dramatized narrative, not genuine accounts.
Now it seed, these Anecdotes might indeed be credible, but what was recorded was typically impossible to witness.
If not for entering the Great Ruins, who would know the existence of a Heavenly Swallowing Toad?
"Hmm?"
At this mont, a Holy Venerable Cultivator from the Loose Cultivation Alliance suddenly turned pale, exclaiming, "Did you all feel sothing?"
Others reacted with serious expressions, yet felt nothing.
The Holy Venerable Cultivator, incredulous, stated, "How could it be? Didn’t you sense a peculiar force eroding the mana within your bodies?"
With this remark, so began to panic.
Soon after, others encountered the sa issue!
"Mr. Ye, is this the danger you ntioned?"
The elderly man also panicked and sought confirmation from Ye Xuan.
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