727: Standing too high, one can see too far.

If the scene within this Profound Palace were to be known by the other Heavenly Venerables or even Loose Immortals Undergoing Tribulation in this Chaofeng Ancient Realm,

even those old monsters who could remain unfazed when a divine mountain collapsed before them would likely be greatly astonished.

To think there would be such an existence, so reckless, choosing to undergo multiple Heavenly Tribulations consecutively.

This had already surpassed common sense and understanding.

Heavenly Tribulations were fierce, and almost all Heavenly Venerables were trying every possible method to avoid or delay their arrival.

No one had ever been like Mo Xuan.

To actively invite the second Heavenly Tribulation before completely passing the first Heavenly Tribulation.

Doing so would undoubtedly accelerate the process, and with two Heavenly Tribulations tempering him simultaneously, the benefits gained would be even greater than a simple addition.

However, the level of danger involved would inevitably increase exponentially.

One who undertakes such an act is either a madman or truly possesses absolute confidence in themselves.

Clearly, Mo Xuan was not a madman.

Within the Profound Palace.

Calamity Qi, so dense it was almost corporeal, surged towards the Black Giant Serpent, which coiled around, its dark scales exuding a faint glazed treasure light.

It corroded the flesh bathed in the glazed treasure light.

However, in the next moment, the corroded flesh would regenerate.

Moreover, the glazed light emanating from within became increasingly bright.

Like a true immortal body.

Within the Profound Palace.

The commotion gradually subsided.

Meng Xiang, guarding the entrance of the hall, let out a deep breath.

The sense of impending disaster that had just emanated from within the Profound Palace made his heart pound.

If he hadn't already experienced the abnormal level of abnormality of that individual inside the hall,

he would have long followed his heart's choice and fled.

But this time, he had forcefully suppressed the instinct to seek advantage and avoid harm within his Bloodline, relying on his rationality.

Fortunately, that feeling of impending disaster was only momentary.

By this time, it had returned to normal.

"Hoo~"

"Times have changed; even being a doorman carries a risk to life..."

Meng Xiang sighed in his heart.

He turned his head to look at the empty space beside him, which originally belonged to the Azure Lion.

"Azure Lion, oh Azure Lion, please come back quickly..."

Never before had Meng Xiang yearned for that simple-minded Azure Lion as much as he did now.

If the Azure Lion returned,

even if disaster struck, with the Azure Lion taking the brunt, his chances of escaping with his life would naturally greatly increase.

"Azure Lion..."

..."Achoo!"

The Azure Lion, far away in the Lantuo Great World, shook the thick green mane on his neck.

He felt a little strange.

He, a majestic Demon Monarch of the Dao Integration Realm, almost sneezed.

This was simply unimaginable.

"Hiss~"

"Could it be that the Heavenly Demon Old Ancestor of the Black Wing Ancient Demon Clan is cursing This Lord/Monarch?"

The Azure Lion's eyes darted around, feeling a little flustered.

He subconsciously looked up towards the high heavens.

If a Heavenly Demon were to use means to curse him, though he prided himself on his power, he absolutely could not withstand it.

"Heavenly Venerable! Heavenly Venerable..."

The Azure Lion was a little panicked, but the black and white suns in the high heavens had already disappeared.

"It's over..."

"I'm going to be cursed to death by a Heavenly Demon..."

"I might be the most dignified one among the Nine-Headed Lion Bloodline to die..."

The Azure Lion felt bitter, but such a thought involuntarily popped into his mind.

Which Nine-Headed Lion Bloodline in the Early Stage of Dao Integration Realm could have such an honor, to be personally cursed to death by a Heavenly Demon.

What an honor!

The Azure Lion's trembling body straightened.

As if this was an honor.

If he met other great demons with the ancient Nine-Headed Lion Bloodline in Reincarnation, he would definitely boast about it.

This was enough for him to boast for countless Reincarnations.

The Azure Lion's huge head was filled with random thoughts.

Completely unaware of what was happening on the other side.

"Fellow Daoist Ye."

"You..."

Zhou Shixi looked at Elder Beihai and Chao Xiaoyi, who were heading towards the collapsed cave below, searching for clues about the mysterious pattern and the mysterious phantom.

Then he withdrew his gaze and looked at the young female figure beside him.

The two had traveled together.

Although the time wasn't very long, they had a considerable understanding.

Like old friends who had known each other for many years.

Often, with just a look from him, Ye Lingshuang would understand.

This feeling was quite wonderful.

So much so that at this moment, as he was about to leave this world and return to the Chaofeng Ancient Realm, a hint of reluctance suddenly arose in his heart.

Zhou Shixi was about to open his mouth to invite her.

However, Ye Lingshuang gently shook her head.

He stood too high, saw too far.

And she was merely a small blade of grass beneath his feet.

Although fortunate to accompany him for a moment,

what they saw was ultimately not the same scenery.

Their worlds were always different.

She still remembered when she was young, Revered Master once teased her.

Saying that in the future, there probably wouldn't be many Cultivators who could catch her eye.

And finding a true Dao Companion would be even more difficult.

She didn't care at the time.

But the older she got, the more that statement proved true.

Her status in Lingyun Sect was very high, and she had many suitors, but very few young Cultivators were on the same level as her.

Even if there were one or two, their ambitions and pursuits were completely different.

She had thought it would always be this way in the future.

Until this moment.

She met the person beside her.

Unfathomable yet polite, meticulous yet free-spirited, humorous yet able to maintain distance.

Perhaps, her heart had already been moved.

But it was at the wrong time, in the wrong place.

"I really want to see a bigger world, a grander heaven and earth."

Ye Lingshuang sighed softly in her heart.

But she was still the successor of Lingyun Sect.

Now Lingyun Sect had suffered a great calamity.

She must bear the responsibility of revitalizing Lingyun Sect.

She ultimately could not just leave.

What she once prided herself on had become a restraint at this moment.

This was a restraint she could neither escape nor avoid.

"I understand."

Zhou Shixi was slightly stunned, then slowly nodded.

This was her character.

It was a part he admired.

"This is for you."

Zhou Shixi paused, then took out a new Storage Ring, and with a thought, transferred some of his treasured items into it.

He handed it to Ye Lingshuang.

"Thank you."

Ye Lingshuang smiled brightly and generously accepted the Storage Ring, without being overly polite.

If it were before, she would definitely not accept it.

But this time was special.

If nothing unexpected happened, this would be the last time the two of them would see each other in this life.

"No need to be polite."

Zhou Shixi also showed a hint of a smile.

The two quietly looked into the distance.

A moment later.

"Elder, any gains?"

Seeing Elder Beihai return, Zhou Shixi stepped forward and asked.

"Little Shixi, with This Elder/Monarch making a move, it's naturally a piece of cake."

The handsome Elder Beihai had not yet spoken, when the Black Small Beast squatting on Elder Beihai's shoulder flapped its wings, opened its mouth to spit out a stone tablet-like object, wagged its tail, and tilted its mouth upwards.

Elder Beihai shook his head, chuckled softly, and said nothing more.

"Lion Venerable."

Elder Beihai spoke.

Waking the enormous Azure Lion, who was experiencing alternating joy and sorrow.

"Cough~"

"Hmm?"

"I'm not dead!"

The Azure Lion's heart stirred.

He seemed to have been too immersed in his own world just now, and only now did he come to his senses; everything just now was merely his fantasy.

"Oh no..."

His image as the Azure Lion Spirit Venerable, a Dao Integration Realm Demon Monarch under a Heavenly Venerable, seemed to be in jeopardy.

"Cough~"

"Come with This Lord/Monarch."

The Azure Lion coughed lightly as if nothing had happened.

"Fellow Daoist Ye, take care."

"Little Lingshuang, farewell."

Zhou Shixi and Chao Xiaoyi bid farewell to Ye Lingshuang separately.

As their voices faded.

Ye Lingshuang returned the bow, and when she looked again,

there was no longer any trace of the person and the beast between heaven and earth.

A sense of wistful loss flowed through her heart.

Two intersecting lines ultimately only meet at one point.

"Little doll, This Lord/Monarch bestows upon you three strands of hair, use them wisely."

At this moment.

A majestic voice rang in Ye Lingshuang's ear.

Ye Lingshuang's heart trembled; this was the voice of the Lion Venerable, whose cultivation was unfathomable.

Upon hearing this, Ye Lingshuang subconsciously reached out her hand.

The next instant, three slender green hairs fell from the void, landing in her palm.