234: An unexpected reunion outside the Valley of the Buried Gods

The sky of the Myriad Realms Small World was always so grey and oppressive.

Lin Fan's figure moved rapidly through the ancient and twisted jungle.

The animal skin map in his hand, driven by his Bloodline Power, emitted a faint blood-red glow, guiding him in the direction of Burial God Valley.

This path was not peaceful.

A highly poisonous Yao crocodile lurking in the swamp attempted to drag him into the mud.

After "carelessly" getting bitten by its fangs and feeling the pleasure of his Divine Soul being paralyzed and corroded by the deadly poison, Lin Fan died with satisfaction.

【Ding!】

【Host died from the poison of the 'Soul-Corroding Crocodile', experiencing death on the level of the Divine Soul.】

【Death Evaluation: C+.】

【Congratulations Host, obtained reward: Slight increase in Divine Soul poison resistance, cultivation advanced.】

After resurrecting, Lin Fan casually dealt with the Yao crocodile that hadn't even had time to enjoy its prey, and continued on his way.

Not long after, he "accidentally" stumbled into a naturally formed thunderstorm area.

The Law of space there was extremely unstable, and black spatial rifts appeared randomly, accompanied by violent thunder.

Lin Fan jumped back and forth inside, precisely "encountering" a spatial rift that slashed towards him, and was sliced into the purest particles.

【Ding!】

【Host died from the disorder of the Law of space, gaining a deeper understanding of the power of space.】

【Death Evaluation: B.】

【Congratulations Host, obtained reward: Proficiency in "Void-Splitting Claw" increased, cultivation advanced to the Peak of Void Refining Late Stage!】

Feeling the unprecedentedly powerful mana surging within his body, Lin Fan exhaled in satisfaction.

This feeling of being able to level up just by walking on the road was truly wonderful.

At this moment, his footsteps suddenly came to a halt.

In the wind, there came a violent fluctuation of spiritual power, mixed with the harsh, sharp sound of weapons clashing.

Someone was fighting.

Lin Fan's eyes instantly became vigilant.

He immediately restrained his aura to the extreme, his body merging into the shadows of a giant tree like a non-existent ghost, and silently crept towards the direction from which the battle sounds came.

The forest became increasingly sparse.

Ahead was an open, rocky valley.

When he saw the familiar figure in the center of the battlefield, Lin Fan's pupils contracted imperceptibly.

Yue Xi.

She wore a white dress, but now it was stained with some dust and blood.

The originally smooth hem of her dress had been torn open by sharp energy, revealing her fair calves.

Her complexion was much paler than it had been at the altar, and her breathing was slightly rapid; clearly, she had expended a great deal of energy.

But around her, seven or eight corpses lay scattered about.

At this moment, three groups of people were surrounding her in the center.

The leader was none other than the Yao Race Crown Prince, Yao Tianqi.

Beside him stood the Human Race Prodigy who had passed the test earlier, Lu Xinghe.

In addition, there were two other Sect Chief Disciples with equally powerful auras, each leading their subordinates, blocking all of Yue Xi's escape routes.

An inescapable net aimed at Yue Xi.

This thought flashed through Lin Fan's mind instantly.

It seemed that Yue Xi must have obtained some incredible Opportunity near Burial God Valley, which was why she had attracted the covetous gaze of so many people.

In the center of the battlefield.

In Yao Tianqi's hand, he held an ancient bronze compass.

The needle of the compass emitted a faint light, firmly locking onto Yue Xi's aura.

His demonic face wore a look of playfulness and greed, like a cat toying with a mouse.

"Fairy Yue Xi, why bother with this futile struggle?"

His voice was full of condescending arrogance.

"Hand over the 'Dao-Combining Flower' companion lotus seed you obtained in the valley."

"And surrender, obediently become my Crown Princess."

"I might just show mercy and spare your life."

"After all, a perfect Dao Embryo Spirit Eyes like yours is simply perfect for use as a Cultivation cauldron."

These words were filled with naked humiliation and possessiveness.

When Lu Xinghe and the other two Chief Disciples heard the words "Dao-Combining Flower", their eyes burst with intense greed, but they did not speak, tacitly acknowledging Yao Tianqi's dominant position.

Clearly, they had already reached some kind of agreement.

"Wishful thinking."

Yue Xi's voice was as cold as ice, containing not a trace of emotional fluctuation.

But her hand, tightly gripping her Magic Treasure, had knuckles that were white from the effort.

She knew in her heart that the situation today was a narrow escape from death.

That Magic Treasure called the "Heavenly Secret Compass" was extremely bizarre; not only could it track auras, but it could also disrupt the space in an area, making it difficult for her to even use the movement techniques she was so proud of.

Trying to break out would be as difficult as ascending to the heavens.

"If you refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit."

Yao Tianqi's face darkened, his patience seemingly exhausted.

"Since the Fairy refuses to cooperate, then I will have to use force."

"Everyone, attack together."

"Whoever can capture her, after the lotus seeds are split, I will additionally gift them a High Grade Spirit Treasure."

Under the heavy reward, the killing intent in everyone's eyes instantly boiled over.

Boom.

Four incomparably powerful attacks, from four directions, simultaneously blasted towards Yue Xi.

Demonic Qi, sword light, thunder magic, and demonic sound.

Laws intertwined, the Void Realm trembled.

Yue Xi's expression became extremely grave.

The bright crescent moon behind her appeared once again, the Moon Brilliance Wheel shining brightly, casting a clear radiance to form a solid shield.

Bang.

A violent explosion resounded through the valley.

Yue Xi's protective spiritual light shook violently, emitting a sound of shattering under the unbearable pressure.

She let out a muffled groan, a wisp of blood spilling from the corner of her mouth.

Two fists are no match for four hands.

Her mana, under the continuous siege, had been depleted by seven or eight tenths.

"Take her!"

Seeing this, Yao Tianqi was overjoyed and once again mobilized his Demonic Qi; a huge golden claw tore through the air, grabbing towards Yue Xi's crown.

This strike was both fast and ruthless, sealing off all of Yue Xi's escape routes.

A fatal sense of crisis enveloped Yue Xi's heart.

Her consciousness, at this moment, actually experienced a momentary trance.

Could she not dodge it?

Was she going to die here?

For some reason, another figure involuntarily appeared in her mind.

That man who, inside the Gates to Heavens, had used his back to block a fatal blow for her.

That face which, before dying, still revealed a pale smile at her.

If only he were still alive...

A trace of indescribable sorrow and regret emerged from the depths of her eyes.

She even gave up resisting, slowly closing her eyes.

Just at the moment when the golden claw was about to touch her hair.

A loud, resolute voice, like a thunderclap on flat ground, suddenly came from outside the battlefield.

"Yao Tianqi, your opponent is me!"

This voice.

This voice that was so familiar... etched into her bones.

Yue Xi's closed eyes snapped open.

Everyone in the valley, including Yao Tianqi, froze in their movements, all looking towards the source of the sound.

They saw that in the shadows of the forest in the distance, a figure was leaning against a tree trunk, walking out step by step, with great difficulty.

His face was as pale as paper, and large patches of dark red blood stains remained on the clothes on his chest; he looked extremely weak, as if he could collapse at any moment.

Yet his eyes were astonishingly bright, carrying an unquestionable firmness.

Lin Fan.

The moment she saw the face of the person who had arrived, Yue Xi's body felt as if it had been struck by a Nine Heavens divine lightning.

She was completely stunned on the spot.

The sounds of the entire world seemed to fade away from her at this moment.

In her eyes, only that figure who was "gravely injured" but still chose to stand in front of her remained.

A hot mist uncontrollably welled up in her eyes.

He...

How was he still alive?