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Chapter 454: The Bottom of the Blood Pool!
Chapter 454: The Bottom of the Blood Pool!
Chapter 454: The Bottom of the Blood Pool!
Chapter 454: The Bottom of the Blood Pool!
On the trunk of a large tree, several kilometers away from Xiao Yi Xian’s group, a gray-robed elder with a somewhat lecherous appearance leaned casually.
Suddenly, a flicker of surprise crossed his face.
Then, in an aged voice, he muttered to himself, "What’s going on? The maze was destroyed so easily… Are the human talents entering the mountain range this time really that strong?"
In the next moment, the gray-robed elder’s figure flickered as he leaped from the tree and darted toward the mist-covered forest ahead.
Meanwhile, on the other side, after Xiao Yin destroyed the maze, Xiao Yi Xian’s group passed through the massive gap it had left behind.
In this area, the density of the white mist was at least ten times greater than outside, but with the destruction of the formation, the fog began dispersing outward.
As they walked cautiously through the thick fog, an eerie figure suddenly appeared about a hundred meters ahead.
Although Xiao Yin had suppressed part of her senses, the aura of this figure was instantly detected by her.
“Someone’s here!” Xiao Yin stopped in her tracks, quietly alerting Xiao Yi Xian and the others behind her.
Hearing Xiao Yin’s warning, the rest of the group immediately halted.
“Who’s lurking here?”
The figure, having just landed a hundred meters away, was probing the group with his soul power when a cold and commanding voice rang out, startling him.
“To detect my arrival so quickly in this dense fog?” The lecherous elder’s eyes flickered with surprise.
He immediately formed several intricate seals, releasing peculiar waves of energy.
In response, the fog within several hundred meters instantly dissipated, clearing the area.
What lay before him after the mist cleared left the elder utterly dumbfounded.
“Three young women, accompanied by two adolescents, have made it to the base of Tianmu Mountain?”
“One Dou Wang at the peak level, two mid-tier Dou Huangs, and two whose cultivation levels I can’t even discern?”
As the lecherous elder’s mind raced with questions, Xiao Yi Xian stared at him coldly and asked, “You must be one of the Gold-Devouring Rat Clan from the Tianmu Mountain Range, correct?”
Hearing her, the elder smirked and replied, “Since you’ve guessed my identity, I won’t deny it.
I am Jin Gu!”
After introducing himself, Jin Gu’s tone shifted into a sharp question.
“Was it you who destroyed the maze here?”
“Gold-Devouring Rat Clan shapeshifter!” Han Yue thought in alarm. She had long heard of this elder’s reputation and strength.
In the face of Jin Gu’s question, Xiao Yi Xian remained calm, countering with her own inquiry.
“Why? Is there some rule that says the maze must only be passed through and cannot be destroyed outright?”
Hearing her casual admission, Jin Gu was inwardly shocked.
This maze wasn’t something that could easily be destroyed—it would pose a significant challenge even for an average Dou Zong.
Could there be a hidden expert among these individuals?
With that thought, Jin Gu’s gaze locked onto Xiao Yi Xian.
His instincts told him she was the leader of the group.
However, no matter how much he scrutinized her, he couldn’t see through Xiao Yi Xian’s cultivation.
It was as if she exuded no aura at all.
This discovery caused Jin Gu to furrow his brow deeply, his expression turning grave.
“Are you here for the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool?”
Instead of answering Xiao Yi Xian’s question, Jin Gu posed one of his own.
Jin Gu didn’t respond to Xiao Yi Xian’s question, which made her somewhat annoyed. She immediately retorted with displeasure, “What kind of nonsense is that? Why else would we come to this godforsaken place?”
“Let’s go, no need to pay attention to this lecherous old man!”
With that, Xiao Yi Xian ignored Jin Gu entirely. She grabbed the hands of Xiao Yin, Nalan Yanran, and Han Yue, and led them in a certain direction.
Hearing Xiao Yi Xian’s rebuke, Jin Gu’s face darkened with anger, but he didn’t act on it. Instead, after calculating his next move, he darted past Xiao Yi Xian’s group and rushed ahead.
…
After the maze was destroyed, the density of the white mist within it began to gradually decrease, no longer hindering Xiao Yi Xian and her group.
They walked cautiously for about half an hour, and the mist around them thinned further and further. Eventually, it no longer obscured their vision.
Before them now stood a towering and majestic mountain. The group was at the base of the mountainside, where steep paths wound upward. On either side of the paths, golden-furred giant rats scurried by from time to time.
“These are the Gold-Devouring Rats. On Tianmu Mountain, they are the most numerous magical beasts,” Han Yue explained, pointing to the golden rats.
“Hmm, as long as they don’t attack us, we won’t trouble them,” Xiao Yi Xian said with a slight nod.
Han Yue then pointed further upward and continued, “Senior Sister Xiao Yi Xian, halfway up the mountain is the Heavenly Stone Platform. Beyond that are the checkpoints set by the Gold-Devouring Rat Clan. According to the agreements between the clan and other factions, only those who successfully pass these checkpoints are qualified to reach the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool at the summit.”
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After hearing Han Yue’s explanation, Xiao Yi Xian reflected and said, “Rules are created by the strong to bind the weak. If we are stronger than the rule-makers, we can ignore their rules…
Today, I will make sure all of you reach the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool.”
Hearing this, Han Yue and Nalan Yanran were momentarily stunned, then looked at Xiao Yi Xian with admiration.
Who wouldn’t like such a confident and powerful senior sister?
“Oh, I almost forgot something!”
Suddenly, Han Yue slapped her forehead as if remembering something, and excitedly turned to Xiao Yi Xian. “Senior Sister Xiao Yi Xian, before I left, my master specifically told me something important!”
“Your master specifically mentioned it? Let’s hear it,” Xiao Yi Xian said, a hint of excitement flashing in her eyes.
Han Yue’s expression turned serious as she recalled Gu He’s words. “Master said to tell you all that when the energy tide in the Tianmu Mountain Range reaches its peak, the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool is not the greatest treasure here!”
“The Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool isn’t the greatest treasure? Is there something better in the Tianmu Mountain Range?” Xiao Yi Xian’s interest deepened.
Han Yue continued, “Master said that during each energy tide in the Tianmu Mountain Range, most of the energy condenses into the red liquid of the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool.
However, a small portion of the energy sinks to the bottom of the blood pool and settles over time.
This energy, though scarce, is incredibly pure due to the accumulation of countless years!”
“The bottom of the blood pool contains the purest energy… How does your master know all of this?” Xiao Yi Xian’s curiosity grew stronger.
(End of Chapter)
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