Chapter 141 has been discovered?

To enter the Southern Wasteland Desert, one must wait for a specific moment when the heaven and earth Spiritual Veins operate to a certain degree, causing the power of the wind and sand to weaken significantly.

Such a special date is a rare occurrence once in a thousand years; otherwise, those Prodigies from the Central Continent wouldn't have waited until now to arrive.

According to the intelligence gathered by Qing Mingzi, the opening of the Southern Wasteland Desert should be during this period of time.

As the local powers of the Southwest continent, they did not want to hand over these benefits to others.

However, Ye Fan was confused when he heard this. He didn't understand why, if the Xuantian Sword Sect truly held so many benefits, the Central Continent only sent these Foundation Establishment Realm Disciples, and why those Golden Core Realm or even Nascent Soul Realm Great Powers didn't take action.

“You are still too young; you don't understand the methods of balance between these great factions,” Qing Mingzi couldn't help but laugh.

In fact, the landscape of the Central Continent and the Southwest continent wasn't much different. The various great factions were intricately intertwined, and it could be said that a single move could affect the entire situation.

Unless absolutely necessary, high-end combat forces almost never take action. Instead, they leave the fighting to their Disciples, trying to keep everything within a controllable range as much as possible.

Otherwise, if the high-level figures truly became blinded by rage, it would become an irreconcilable blood feud that could escalate into a massive free-for-all between many factions at any time.

Previously, when You Suyi killed Dao Xuan's Junior Brother, it had somewhat shown signs of developing in that direction.

If Ye Fan hadn't jumped out to intervene, the outcome might not have been much different.

“Besides, the Xuantian Sword Sect has been destroyed for over ten thousand years. Even if something truly remained, it would certainly be incomplete and wouldn't catch the eye of those top-tier factions. It's better to use it as a trial for the young Disciples.”

Ye Fan finally realized the truth upon hearing this. It seemed this trial was even more complex than they had imagined.

After the Demonic Path forces withdrew, the Nine Great Sects originally wanted to join forces to excavate the Heavenly Demon Palace.

But with the opening of the Southern Wasteland Desert imminent, everyone worried about causing an accident, so they could only temporarily abandon the idea and prepare to fight for the benefits of the Xuantian Sword Sect first.

“Rest and recover well during this time. We're waiting for you to show your Divine Might when the Southern Wasteland Desert opens,” Qing Mingzi instructed.

Although Ye Fan had no interest in such things, since the Sect Head had spoken, he could only accept the order.

“Xuantian Sword Sect... I wonder what good things are inside.”

Ye Fan planned to take Murong Wan and The several women along. When the time came, he would let them obtain the benefits and then gift them to him, so he could leech another tenfold reward for free.

After his cultivation reached the Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment Realm, Ye Fan was only one step away from the Core Formation Realm. Now, he also had to find a way to come clean to Murong Wan.

But unlike You Tan and Yun Li, the relationship between Su Ningxue and Murong Wan was too unique. Getting her to accept this would clearly not be easy.

“Heh, what are you thinking about?”

You Tan wrapped her arms around Ye Fan's neck from behind. Her seductive body fragrance seemed to have the power to steal one's soul, and the pressure of her proud peaks on him made him cry out in pleasure. If it were any other time, he would have already been unable to resist starting to Cultivate.

“Stop it, I'm feeling troubled right now.”

“Oh? Let me guess... could it be because of your dear Revered Master?”

You Tan hit the nail on the head. Ye Fan's pupils constricted suddenly. Although his face showed no reaction, his heart couldn't help but surge with stormy waves.

“Was I discovered?”

You Tan watched Ye Fan without blinking, seemingly trying to find some evidence from his face, but she ultimately failed.

“What about Revered Master? I was thinking about the matter of the Xuantian Sword Sect,” Ye Fan asked with a calm expression.

“Oh, it's nothing. Just treat it as me talking nonsense.”

You Tan revealed a meaningful smile, stating directly that she often talked nonsense, and it wouldn't be good if someone else overheard it.

“Hmph, then I'll make sure you don't have the strength to talk nonsense.”

Although he didn't know if You Tan had truly discovered something, Ye Fan could only choose to shut her mouth first.

Compared to Murong Wan, You Tan had far too many schemes.

She keenly perceived that the relationship between Ye Fan and Su Ningxue was different; at the very least, they weren't ordinary Revered Master and Disciple.

Ye Fan could only use practical actions to prove that no matter what relationship he had with Su Ningxue, it was enough to keep You Tan completely full.

“Do you still have the strength to talk nonsense now?”

“...”

Looking at the nearly unconscious You Tan, Ye Fan could finally breathe a sigh of relief. It seemed she wouldn't be talking nonsense for a while.

Ye Fan originally wanted to go find Su Ningxue for a discussion, but as soon as he stepped out the door, he was entangled by a massive creature.

“Xiao Hei... your cultivation has broken through again... you're strangling me... I can't breathe.”

Xiao Hei flicked its tongue with a hiss, looking at Ye Fan with excitement. In its agitation, it nearly squeezed him unconscious.

After returning from the Heavenly Demon Palace, Xiao Hei had successfully broken through to become a Rank Two Yao Beast. Ye Fan originally thought this growth speed was already ridiculous enough, but facts proved this was just the beginning.

The potential of the Heaven Swallowing Python clan was far beyond imagination. Under Ye Fan's cultivation regardless of the cost, Xiao Hei's growth speed could no longer be described as just ridiculous.

In just a few short months, Xiao Hei had actually risen from the early Rank Two to the Peak of Rank Two.

It was now nearly thirty zhang long, like a terrifying black Dragon. The scales all over its body were as indestructible as a protective Magic Treasure. Even when facing a Core Formation Realm Cultivator, it could hold its own for a period of time.

What left Ye Fan most speechless was that this fellow almost didn't need to Cultivate. Every day, besides eating and sleeping, it was just running wild all over the mountains, yet its cultivation still soared upwards.

If Ye Fan didn't have the support of the System's power, he really would have been left far behind by Xiao Hei.

While the potential of a Heaven Swallowing Python was abnormal, the fact that Xiao Hei could grow so fast was also thanks to Ye Fan throwing money at it without blinking.

During this time, the money Ye Fan spent on Xiao Hei flowed like water. Almost all the profits from the carefree pills and the silk stockings sales were poured in; it was nearly several hundred thousand Spirit Stones.

Fortunately, Ye Fan was considered wealthy; otherwise, he really wouldn't have been able to afford this glutton.

Despite its cultivation skyrocketing, Xiao Hei's Heart-Nature was still no different from a child's. Every time they met, it would give him a warm hug, completely unaware that this was a life-and-death ordeal for Ye Fan.

He exhausted his strength to barely break free, nearly suffocating in Xiao Hei's embrace once again.

“With your size, a normal Spirit Beast bag can't hold you anymore. It seems I need to change to a larger one,” Ye Fan thought with a wry smile.

After soothing Xiao Hei, Ye Fan headed to the mountain peak. To his surprise, Su Ningxue had actually entered secluded meditation, but the message she left made Ye Fan secretly delighted.

“Had a sudden realization, going all out for a Breakthrough.”

“Ningxue is about to have a Breakthrough?!”

Su Ningxue was a powerhouse at the eighth level of the Core Formation Realm. If she were to break through to the ninth level, Ye Fan didn't dare imagine to what extent the tenfold return would increase his cultivation.

“Could I directly catch up to Su Ningxue?!” Ye Fan thought with some excitement.

Ye Fan's mood became even better at the thought. He planned to go down the mountain to buy a large Spirit Beast bag, but unexpectedly, his communication Magical Artifact rang.

“I was just about to look for you, and you've delivered yourself to my door.”