269: Chapter 269: Not Letting In?

Xiao Ran's mind stirred.

The Yellow Spring Army was released from the banner, turning into streaks of black light that silently landed outside the Stone Forest, surrounding it completely.

Over six hundred corpses held Long Halberds, silver-white ghost fires flickering in their eye sockets, their killing intent soaring to the heavens.

The three members of the Yao Race sensed the appearance of the Yellow Spring Army at the same time and all turned their heads to look in Xiao Ran's direction.

The Five-Colored Phoenix's feathers bristled, the Thunder Qilin's electrical light intensified, and the Mystic Ice Flood Dragon's cold air grew thicker.

"Who is it? Come out!"

The Five-Colored Phoenix said sharply, a hint of nervousness in her voice.

Xiao Ran walked out from behind a giant rock, standing with his hands behind his back, a faint smile on his lips.

The moonlight spilled over him, stretching his shadow very long.

His black robes flapped loudly in the wind; the yellow spring banner was tucked into his waist, and he toyed with a Storage Ring in his hand.

"You three, I've taken a fancy to the things here."

"Leave, and I won't make things difficult for you."

Xiao Ran's voice carried an unquestionable majesty.

The Thunder Qilin gave a cold snort.

"A mere Human Race Cultivator at the Early Stage of Void Refining, and you dare to be so insolent before us?"

"Do you think these corpses can scare us?"

Its voice was like thunder, making the surrounding air tremble.

Electricity crackled on its body, and the stone pillars beneath its feet were split with cracks.

Xiao Ran shrugged.

"They can't scare you?"

"Why don't you take a closer look?"

No sooner had he spoken.

Several auras surged from within the Yellow Spring Army.

The three Yao Beasts' expressions changed upon sensing them.

Those were auras of the Void Refinement Stage, and there were a full thirty of them.

What kind of joke is this?

A Cultivator at the Early Stage of the Void Refinement Stage was actually controlling thirty corpses of the Void Refinement Stage?

How is anyone supposed to deal with this!

The Mystic Ice Flood Dragon feigned composure.

"Your corpses are dead things; we are alive!"

"If the three of us were determined to kill you, could you escape?"

Its voice was like an ice pick, piercing the eardrums painfully.

Cold air radiated from its body, causing the surrounding stones to crackle as they froze.

Xiao Ran laughed.

"I'd like to see you try!"

"Which of you three will come first?"

His gaze swept over the three members of the Yao Race like two invisible blades, making their skin sting.

The three Yao looked at each other, seeing the hesitation in each other's eyes.

They weren't afraid of Xiao Ran, but of the Yellow Spring Army behind him.

Moreover, Xiao Ran himself wasn't weak; they already knew through their Bloodline Divine Ability that he had injured the Golden Lion and the Nine-Headed Snake with a single move earlier.

Someone who could injure two at the Early Stage of Void Refining in one move was definitely a tough nut to crack.

"If the three of us join forces, killing him would be as easy as flipping a palm,"

The Thunder Qilin said, but its voice lacked confidence.

"But those corpses are very troublesome,"

The Five-Colored Phoenix said.

"Why don't we act separately? Two of us deal with him, and one enters the The Cavern to take the items,"

The Mystic Ice Flood Dragon said.

The three Yao Beasts discussed for a moment and finally decided—to give up.

For an unknown treasure, it wasn't worth offending a Human Race Void Refining expert who could both fight and endure.

Moreover, the three of them weren't of one mind; none of them wanted to be cannon fodder.

"Human, we'll let it go this time. Don't let us run into you again,"

The Five-Colored Phoenix said coldly, her wings flapping as she turned into a streak of five-colored light and flew away.

The Thunder Qilin and the Mystic Ice Flood Dragon also snorted coldly and followed behind her, flying away.

Xiao Ran watched their departing figures and laughed inwardly.

These three Yao Beasts were quite sensible; otherwise, he really would have had the Yellow Spring Army hold them back while he entered the The Cavern to take the items.

He walked to the The Cavern; it wasn't large, the entrance was about a zhang in diameter, and the inside was pitch black, making it hard to see.

A decayed aura surged from the hole, mixed with a faint scent of blood.

Xiao Ran jumped down.

The The Cavern wasn't deep, only about three zhangs.

At the bottom was a stone chamber; it wasn't large, only a few zhangs in area.

In the stone chamber was a stone table, and on the table lay a Jade Slip.

The Jade Slip was emerald green all over, emitting a faint spiritual light, with runes faintly flowing within the halo.

Beside the Jade Slip was a small porcelain bottle with a seal attached.

On the seal were written the three words: Five Elements Pill.

Xiao Ran picked up the Jade Slip and sent his Divine Sense into it.

Inside was a set of Cultivation Technique—"Five Elements Evasion Technique."

Heaven Rank Low Grade.

After practicing it, one could travel freely through the Five Elements of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth; evasion speed would increase threefold, and one could instantly shift positions during battle.

One could pass through walls, burrow into the ground, enter water, pass through fire, and move through forests.

Its practicality was extremely high, and its life-saving capability was top-notch.

"Good stuff."

Xiao Ran put the Jade Slip into his Storage Ring, then picked up the small porcelain bottle, opened the seal, and poured out a Medicinal Pill.

The Medicinal Pill was the size of a longan, golden all over, emitting a rich pill fragrance mixed with the power of the Five Elements.

Five Elements Pill, Heaven Rank Low Grade; after consumption, one can temporarily gain some of the abilities of the Five Elements Body, doubling combat power in Five Elements environments.

Xiao Ran put the Medicinal Pill away and jumped out of the The Cavern.

He looked around, and after confirming there were no Yao Race ambushes, he continued flying toward the golden light.

After flying for about half an hour, a massive Palace appeared on the Wasteland ahead.

The Palace was golden all over, exuding an Elder Gu and majestic aura.

The Palace doors were tightly shut, and a massive mural was carved on the door.

A person holding a long sword was fighting a nine-headed giant snake.

That person's Sword Intent was incredibly sharp; even after ten thousand years, it still made Xiao Ran feel palpitation.

That nine-headed giant snake's Demonic Qi was also terrifyingly abnormal; even though it was just a painting, it made his back feel cold.

In front of the Palace gates stood dozens of Human Race and Yao Race Cultivators.

Both Void Refinement Stage and Peak Soul Transformation Stage were present.

The Human Race was on the left, the Yao Race on the right, with a space of dozens of zhangs between them.

The atmosphere was as tense as a tightened string, ready to snap at any moment.

Xiao Ran landed among the crowd and found Li Changsheng.

Within the Soul Link.

"You're here."

Li Changsheng said.

His green robes were stained with some dust, but his spirit was good and his eyes were bright.

Xiao Ran nodded: "What's the situation inside?"

Li Changsheng pointed at the Palace gates: "Can't get in."

"There's a restriction on the door; only those at the Void Refinement Stage can enter."

"The big shots of the Body Integration Stage are waiting outside, working together to break the formation."

"If they can break the formation, we naturally won't need to go in."

His voice carried a hint of helplessness.

Right!

Inside was an Opportunity that even the big shots of the Integration Stage dreamed of.

How could they possibly let others take over?

So, unless it's a last resort, they won't give up.