198: Yin and Yang Battlefield

As for the compensation, your grandfather will definitely come to claim it himself!” the speaker said with conviction.

Li Wen: ??!

Who said good-looking people are unreasonable? I say they are actually very reasonable.

So, Li Wen nodded in agreement without hesitation.

“No problem!”

Seeing Li Wen agree so readily, the huge stone weighing on Ruan Yiming’s heart finally fell.

After all, during his time as the School Team captain, it was already a blessing to ensure that no team members died.

Just then, Murong Yun slowly stood up. Seeing this, Ruan Yiming immediately adopted his gentlest tone, but the words he spoke were as sharp as knives.

“You disgraceful thing, come back here quickly. I’ve saved your life.”

After hearing the captain’s words, Murong Yun suddenly felt a chill run up his spine, and cold sweat broke out uncontrollably.

However, at this moment, he had no way of knowing the many misunderstandings involved.

Looking at the squinting Ruan Yiming again, although he spoke logically and eloquently, he always seemed to have some cognitive obstacles.

In his opinion, as long as no one died, everything else was not a big deal.

After dealing with Murong Yun’s situation, Ruan Yiming turned his head and continued to chat with Li Wen.

“Back in the day, I seem to have met you in the Thunderbolt Canyon. It’s only been a short time, and I didn’t expect you to have become so astonishingly powerful!”

Upon hearing this, Li Wen quickly and politely replied,

“I still have to thank Senior for his previous care!”

“It was just a reminder, it’s nothing. I remind anyone I haven’t seen before, so you don’t need to thank me for this.”

They chatted idly like that, and the crowd had mostly dispersed; today’s interaction was also over... Li Wen was stopped by his anxious senior brother overnight, who questioned him about every detail of his pet beast’s cultivation progress.

Facing his senior brother’s persistent and concerned inquiries, it was useless to conceal anything, so he honestly laid out all the circumstances in full.

After finishing the detailed narration, he went to sleep.

The next day, at the entrance of the secret realm.

Since our temporary residence was not too far from here, everyone unanimously decided to make this the gathering point for this operation.

Although there were indeed some pampered young masters in the team, surprisingly, not a single person dared to be late.

The reason for this is undoubtedly self-evident—increasing favorability is also one of the key steps to successfully signing a contract.

Upon arriving at the destination, they found that today’s team leader had been replaced by the Worldly Flame Python.

It made sense; a pet beast of the Dao Snake Priest’s caliber naturally wouldn’t always be available.

As soon as they met, the Worldly Flame Python’s cold and slightly arrogant voice entered their ears.

“Listen up, this can be said to be the safest area in the entire secret realm.”

“But from now on, we are about to enter the most dangerous place. I hope you guys, who have always lived in comfortable environments and are accustomed to peace, can withstand the trials that will come one after another!”

Although its words were not very polite, no one could deny that this was the cruel reality before them, leaving no room for refutation.

Along the way, passing through the Serpentfolk tribal settlement, Li Wen already began to feel a bit uncomfortable here; the air was filled with a scent called “blood and rust.”

Even though Li Wen had lived through two lives, he had never personally experienced the cruel baptism of war.

At this moment, those few pampered young masters could no longer bear the pressure and began to bend over and vomit.

Their faces were as pale as paper, and their bodies trembled incessantly.

In stark contrast, three people on the scene appeared exceptionally calm and composed, completely unfazed.

Lin Bufan, Lin Ning, and Ruan Yiming.

They stood steadily there, without a trace of fear or discomfort on their faces.

Surprisingly, the giant beast named Worldly Flame Python did not show the slightest disdain for the disheveled appearance of these people.

Instead, it actually began to praise them: “You are already the most outstanding group of humans I have seen in your first encounter with war.”

“Only three to five people couldn’t help but vomit after reaching the edge of the tribe; it’s truly commendable!”

At this point, the Worldly Flame Python paused, then continued earnestly.

“However, you all need not worry; it’s fine to vomit now. Because when we truly reach the ‘Yin-Yang Battlefield’ later, you probably won’t even have time to vomit.”

After saying that, it couldn’t help but glance a few more times in Li Wen’s direction.

It was secretly surprised, having originally thought that this seemingly refined and handsome Li Wen would surely not be able to hold on, but unexpectedly, he was able to persevere.

Next, the smell did not continue to intensify, but the further Li Wen advanced, the more clearly he felt a sinister aura pervading the air.

This aura seemed capable of penetrating one’s soul, sending shivers down one’s spine.

Finally, as their steps continued forward, a magnificent and grand sight appeared before Li Wen’s eyes.

Two tall, mighty, and imposing stone statues stood ahead.

They were separated on either side, one left and one right; the left statue was dragon-shaped, and the right one was snake-shaped.

Just then, the Worldly Flame Python could no longer suppress its excitement and spontaneously began to introduce them.

“These two stone statues represent the legendary seniors, Jiuying and Zhujiuyin, respectively.”

“Back then, when these two seniors were nearing the end of their lives, they resolutely chose to transform themselves into stone statues to secure eternal protection for this wall that separates the Yin and Yang realms.”

However, as Li Wen carefully examined the two stone statues, a hint of doubt couldn’t help but arise in his heart.

Because, in his opinion, although the two stone statues were grand in form, there were still some differences compared to the images depicted in mythological stories.

Perhaps they were merely based on those ancient myths and legends, evolving over long years to become what they are today.

Thinking of this, Li Wen couldn’t help but ponder, if the true form of Zhujiuyin, and not just a mere statue, were standing here, even the powerful Celestial Transformation Dragon would probably find it difficult to contend with him.

After all, Zhujiuyin is a genuine mythological-level existence!