Chapter 76 Acquiring Another Spiritual Treasure

The three of them moved forward cautiously along the way, encountering many Disciples from other Sects and Loose Cultivators.

Everyone looked panicked and flustered; aside from hiding as much as possible, they had no other options for the time being.

But their methods of concealment were a joke in the face of a Core Formation Realm Cultivator's Divine Sense.

With a sweep of Li Xiao's Divine Sense, everything within a radius of several hundred meters was laid bare; it was useless even if one hid underground or underwater.

Like a cat playing with mice, Li Xiao overturned the ground and snatched up two trembling Cultivators, instantly draining them of their blood.

“The seven hundred and fiftieth. Once I've drained another two thousand Cultivators, my cultivation might just Breakthrough to the Second level of Core Formation Realm!” Li Xiao cackled strangely.

Seeing this scene, the various Sect Heads within the Qingyun Sect couldn't help but curse the Blood Demon Sect's ancestors back eighteen generations.

If Li Xiao were before them, they would have eaten him alive without needing any side dishes.

“It's been nearly six hours, and we still haven't regained control?!” Dao Xuan shouted, unable to contain his rage.

Everyone was helpless upon hearing this. The core Formation of the Trial Grounds was controlled by the Blood Demon Sect, as if the door had been locked from the inside.

Without a key outside, and with the other party interfering while they were unable to force the door open, the difficulty of opening it safely could well be imagined.

Judging by the current momentum, by the time the Disciples of the Nine Great Sects are all dead, they might still not have breached the Formation.

...

Ye Fan had finally found a relatively safe spot; judging by the current speed of the shrinking circle, hiding for two to four hours should be no problem.

“By the way, besides her, what else have you gained these past two days?”

Murong Wan spoke up out of the blue, her question leaving Ye Fan somewhat speechless.

“How did she become my 'gain'?!” Ye Fan said, caught between laughter and tears.

“Heh, Little Brother Ye Fan, you're the one feeling wronged? After those things you did... mmmph mmmph...”

Before You Tan could finish, the immortal binding rope activated, instantly binding her like a zongzi so that she couldn't even speak.

“Ahem... Wan'er, where were you?” Ye Fan asked, acting as if nothing had happened.

Murong Wan shot him an annoyed look, then unexpectedly produced a Magic Treasure.

“Use this; it should suit you better than me.”

“This is... a low-grade magic treasure?!”

“Yes, I picked it up yesterday. It should be a reward placed by the Nine Great Sects.”

After clearly seeing the object before him, Ye Fan felt as if his breath was about to stop.

Once he understood, he actually pulled Murong Wan into a wild kiss, calling her 'baby' with every breath, completely at a loss for how else to express his affection.

Watching from the side, You Tan was dumbfounded, cursing Ye Fan in her heart. To be flaunting their love at a time like this—he was treating her completely as if she didn't exist.

“Dao Companion Murong Wan has gifted the Host a low-grade magic treasure, the Mountain Shaking Hammer. After a tenfold increase in value, the Host has obtained the low-grade spirit treasure, the haotian hammer.”

haotian hammer: A Low Grade offensive Spirit Treasure. It is indestructible and can break through anything. Its attack power increases exponentially based on the spiritual energy infused into it, and it can grow or shrink at will.

Another low-grade spirit treasure in hand, and the most practical offensive kind at that.

Although he was far from being able to unleash its full power, with this in hand, Ye Fan even had the confidence to go head-to-head with a Core Formation Realm Cultivator.

Murong Wan hadn't expected Ye Fan to react so strongly. Caught off guard by his passionate kiss, her beautiful eyes grew hazy, and she subconsciously began to reciprocate.

If not for a final shred of sanity, they might have performed a live sex scene right in front of You Tan.

“You... that's enough.”

Murong Wan used all her strength to push Ye Fan away and pointed at You Tan. Only then did he realize he had lost his composure.

“Sorry, Wan'er. I was just too excited and didn't know how to thank you,” Ye Fan said with a chuckle.

“Thank me? For what?”

Ye Fan just smiled without saying a word and casually retracted the immortal binding rope from You Tan, granting her freedom.

“We're all in the same boat now; let bygones be bygones.”

Ye Fan's kindness caught You Tan off guard for a moment. When she came to, her pretty face was flushed.

“You've got quite the nerve, flirting with this big sister right in front of your Dao Companion. In that case...”

You Tan wanted to say more, but a cold laugh seemed to drift out from the Void Realm.

“I didn't expect a pair of illicit lovers to be hiding here. Not bad, not bad. Kill the man, keep the women... Hmm... why are you here too?!”

Terrifying spiritual energy instantly blew the cave apart. What Ye Fan feared most had finally happened.

In mid-air, Li Xiao stood with his hands behind his back. A playful glint flickered in his ferocious eyes as he looked at the three of them like he'd found some interesting toys.

“Being able to fly without the help of a Flying Sword or Magic Treasure—he's a true Core Formation Realm Cultivator,” Murong Wan said solemnly.

Ye Fan didn't know whether to call himself lucky or unlucky to have run into Li Xiao at this time.

He instinctively looked to the side; as expected, You Tan had already vanished.

“Just as I thought.”

In the next second, You Tan's figure transformed into a lotus and reappeared not far from Li Xiao, her face still wearing that world-alluring, seductive smile.

“Sorry, Little Brother Ye Fan, the role-playing game is over. Let's get reacquainted: Saintess of the White Lotus Sect, You Tan,” You Tan giggled.

The White Lotus Sect and the Blood Demon Sect were both among the Demonic Path Sects. After their defeat in the Righteous-Demonic War a hundred years ago, they had vanished from the world without a trace. He hadn't expected them to appear here.

Although Ye Fan had long guessed she wasn't from the Glazed Sect, he hadn't expected You Tan to be from the White Lotus Sect. Things seemed to have become even more complicated.

“You Tan, why are you here?” Li Xiao asked with a frown.

“Hehehe, this matter concerns the great plan for our Demonic Path's revival. How could I, You Tan, stay out of it?”

“Besides, my White Lotus Sect put a lot of effort into this. There's no problem with me coming to take a look, is there?” You Tan giggled.

You Tan's explanation left Li Xiao speechless. He could only turn away and ignore her, refocusing his gaze on Ye Fan as if he had suddenly realized something.

“Hmph, is this kid some pretty boy you reeled in? You really aren't picky, not even letting a Qi Refining Realm trash go,” Li Xiao mocked.

“Hehehe, you're looking down on Brother Ye Fan by saying that. Be careful, or you'll suffer for it.”

“Little Brother Ye Fan, this big sister will take her leave first. If you manage to survive, we'll meet again if fate allows.”

“Those things you did to this big sister... I won't forget them for the rest of my life.”

With that, You Tan blew Ye Fan a kiss, a look of reluctance on her seductive face, before she transformed into a lotus and vanished.

Ye Fan: “...”

Murong Wan: “...”

Ye Fan hadn't expected You Tan to dig a hole for him even as she left; the corners of his mouth couldn't help but twitch.

Li Xiao, having been rebuffed by You Tan, was in a foul mood, and the two of them bore the brunt of his anger.

“Kill the man, keep the woman for some fun,” Li Xiao said with a cold laugh.