Beast Region.
Outside a hidden cave in the Beast Region, the Soul Hall Protector, who had been ordered by the Hall Master of the Soul Hall, Soul Mie Sheng, to act as Xiao Yan's guardian, was staring at a small black bird in his hand, seemingly listening to some message.
This was a Soul Transmission Bird unique to the Hall of Souls. Although it lacked offensive power, it possessed the rare ability to traverse space, making it extremely difficult for even high-level Dou Zong to capture.
It was specifically used to transmit important information for the Hall of Souls and served as a vital communication tool between members of the Hall of Souls.
Two months had passed since they left the Forgotten Soul Mountain Range.
The branch hall in the Forgotten Soul Mountain Range had also been destroyed two months ago.
Upon learning from the Soul Transmission Bird that the Forgotten Soul Mountain Range branch hall had been destroyed and that the resident Venerables and Protectors had all perished, the Soul Hall Protector stroked his chest, feeling lingering fear in his heart. Fortunately, he had followed Xiao Yan's suggestion to come to the Beast Region; otherwise, he feared he would have already become a ghost under the blade.
"What's wrong? You're acting all jumpy." Inside the cave, Xiao Yan's voice rang out. His voice arrived before he did, and a moment later, he strolled out of the cave.
It had to be said that this trip to the Beast Region was the right decision.
The Demonic Beasts in the Beast Region were virtually countless. As long as one had the strength, Beast Fire could be found everywhere. Just like that, in only two months, his cultivation had improved by several stars on top of his Dou Ling foundation.
"The Hall of Souls branch hall in the Forgotten Soul Mountain Range has been destroyed. The five resident Elder Zun and dozens of Protectors have all perished." The Soul Hall Protector's expression was terrifyingly gloomy.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan's pupils contracted sharply. "What about Yao Chen?"
He had heard that Yao Chen had a Dou Zun friend in the Central Plains. Furthermore, some Dou Zun who were still active on the Fighting Qi Continent owed him favors. If Yao Chen were to escape, he would face the pursuit of at least one powerful Dou Zun.
"He was rescued by someone, and along with him, the hundreds of thousands of Souls that had been bound within the branch hall were also released."
The Soul Hall Protector felt a lingering fear. Seeing Xiao Yan's panicked expression, he naturally knew what Yao Chen's escape meant for him, and immediately laughed mockingly, "What, afraid? Compared to our Hall of Souls, I fear he hates you even more. Perhaps when the time comes, you will be the first one he takes revenge on."
"Hmph, he is merely a candle in the wind. Even if he escaped, he is just a lonely ghost without a physical body. Now that he has lost the Bone Chilling Flame, even if his Soul recovers, it is hard to say whether he can exert the strength of a mid-level Dou Zong. Why should I be afraid?"
Xiao Yan was stubborn, his face twisted. He thought to himself, 'That old guy, he would rather banish the Bone Chilling Flame than give it to me. If he had handed over the Bone Chilling Flame for me to devour earlier, I wouldn't have had to betray him.'
"Is that so?" The mocking smile on the Soul Hall Protector's lips deepened, and he added, "Then what about your father? It seems that because you are too focused on Yao Chen, you have even forgotten about your father."
"My father?" Xiao Yan was slightly stunned. If there was one person in this world he still cared about, it was Xiao Zhan. Of course, compared to his own life, Xiao Zhan was not worth mentioning.
Otherwise, when he learned that Xiao Se had come to the Central Plains, he wouldn't have disregarded everything and chosen to run away immediately.
"What happened to my father?"
"Who knows? A mere Great Dou Master ant, perhaps he is already dead." The Soul Hall Protector looked disdainful.
"Damn it. When I advance to Dou Zong, I will definitely kill you." Seeing the look on the Soul Hall Protector's face, Xiao Yan's eyes were splitting with rage. He thought this to himself, but he dared not tear off the mask of civility. He immediately changed his approach, "Is my father dead?"
"Right now, the Forgotten Soul Mountain Range branch hall is completely empty, leaving nothing behind. Perhaps your father was destroyed along with those Elder Zun and Protectors." The Soul Hall Protector shrugged slightly.
Hearing that there were no bodies, Xiao Yan actually breathed a sigh of relief. He knew that, barring any accidents, what happened at the Forgotten Soul Mountain Range branch hall was done by Xiao Se.
He had a certain understanding of Xiao Se.
Since he was turned away by the Xiao Family at the age of three, he had never considered himself a member of the Xiao Family, or rather, he did not consider anyone in the Xiao Family, except for Xiao Yu, to be a member of the family.
Although he held resentment toward the Xiao Family, it was far from reaching the point of killing them. In fact, he would still help out when necessary. This could be seen from Xiao Mei, Xiao Ning, and Xiao Qing.
And since his father had never had a direct conflict with Xiao Se, barring any accidents, he would likely be sent back to the Jia Ma Empire.
Thinking of this, Xiao Yan's body and mind instantly relaxed significantly. Next, he only needed to continuously devour Beast Fire and become stronger.
Pill Tower.
At this moment, Xiao Se was refining an Eighth Grade Life Bone Fusion Blood Pill.
As the nine-colored Pill Lightning descended, the Medicinal Pill took shape. The dark clouds dissipated, and the sky returned to being clear, cloudless, and bright with sunshine.
"You really are a freak. In just a few months, refining a perfect Eighth Grade Pill with nine-colored Pill Lightning has become so easy for you, as simple as eating and drinking. I really don't know how you Cultivate."
Xuan Yi dispersed the surrounding onlookers and flew over. This was the fourth time in two months that Xiao Se had refined an Eighth Grade Pill, and each time it was of the highest grade, with nine-colored Pill Lightning.
"Just luck." Xiao Se smiled indifferently and put the Life Bone Fusion Blood Pill into his storage ring.
"You can't say that. I think your spirit power seems to have surpassed the three of us—Xuan Kongzi, Tian Leizi, and myself. I fear you have already reached the Heaven-Grade." Xuan Yi sighed with emotion.
Xiao Se nodded, not denying it. As early as two months ago, after refining the Soul Origin he had seized from the Forgotten Soul Mountain Range, his Soul had already advanced to the Early Stage of the Heaven-Grade.
"Gasp!"
Upon receiving confirmation, Xuan Yi gasped. Now she estimated that Xiao Se likely possessed the ability to refine a Ninth-Grade Treasure Pill.
"You really are a monster." Xuan Yi pouted.
Xiao Se smiled and changed the subject, "How is Yao Lao doing now?"
Hearing this, a trace of sorrow appeared on Xuan Yi's noble face. She sighed, "Although his Origin was damaged, after refining a large amount of Spirit Medicine to restore spirit power, he finally woke up. But now... he seems very depressed. This is all because of that damn Xiao Yan. If it weren't for him, Yao Chen wouldn't have..."
"It's human nature. After all, being betrayed twice in a row would give anyone psychological trauma." Changing the subject, a mischievous smirk appeared on the corner of Xiao Se's mouth, "However, when a person is at their most vulnerable, they are often the easiest to move. While his heart is wounded, if you stay by his side, never leaving him, and shower him with care, perhaps you can win him over in one fell swoop. Wouldn't that be wonderful!"
Xuan Yi was stunned, a flicker of emotion passing through her eyes. However, upon seeing the cunning look on Xiao Se's face, she instantly turned bright red and scolded coquettishly, "Fine! You brat, you've actually learned how to tease people. I bet those young girls, Xiao Yi Xian, Bibi Dong, and Qing Lin, were likely won over by you in the same way!"
"Likewise." Xiao Se pouted.
"I won't talk about this with you anymore." Xuan Yi coughed a few times, her expression becoming serious as she changed the subject, "The coming-of-age ceremony for the Ancient Clan is less than a month away. When do you plan to go? Just the journey from the Pill Tower to there will take more than half a month."
"No rush. Someone will see me there when the time comes." Xiao Se placed his hands behind his back, gazing into the distance, and thought, 'For the trip to the Ancient Clan, it seems I must bring Dragon Emperor Zhu Kun along. Otherwise, I fear it won't be that easy for me to enter the Heavenly Tomb.'
(End of Chapter)
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