116: Just keep going and don't leave me behind!

Above a stretch of mountains.

Chu Yuan flew high in the sky, carrying Little Bai on his sword, his expression somewhat complicated.

He seemed to be lost!

He had previously heard Chu Xuan Ning say that after exiting the Secret Realm, they would appear at the Secret Realm entrance.

But perhaps because he was carrying Little Bai, there was a slight issue with his Secret Realm exit.

It faintly showed signs of collapse!

After that, Little Bai brought him out.

As for where they ended up?

He did not know!

In any case, he had been flying westward for a long time, yet still hadn't seen any sign of people.

Three days had already passed!

"Chu Yuan, I'm hungry!"

Little Bai suddenly spoke, blinking her large eyes at Chu Yuan.

Chu Yuan shook his head and chuckled, "You, a magnificent Demon God, can actually still get hungry!"

Even as he spoke, he controlled the light-chasing sword and dove down.

Soon, they arrived at a mountaintop.

Chu Yuan took out a pile of ingredients to prepare, while Little Bai transformed into her human form, watching him with a smile... Meanwhile, on the other side.

In the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains.

Seeing the Secret Realm entrance close with Chu Yuan still not having emerged, many people showed subtle changes in expression.

Some had complicated expressions, some were secretly pleased, and others looked worried.

Some of them had been casually rescued by Chu Yuan when he killed the evil Cultists, so their expressions were naturally complicated upon seeing him fail to exit.

Others, who held grudges against Chu Yuan, were naturally very happy to see he hadn't emerged.

Xing Wuxiu also had the corner of his mouth slightly raised at this moment, secretly thinking, "That brat must be dead!"

Compared to them, Chu Xuan Ning looked worried, a flash of anxiety passing through her eyes.

"Young Master has Senior Little Bai protecting him, he should be fine!"

"Yes, nothing will happen!"

Chu Xuan Ning murmured internally, her expression slightly dazed and uneasy.

But thinking of Little Bai's terrifying strength, she felt slightly reassured.

That was an existence that could kill a Spirit Soul Realm Cultivator with a single thought!

With it protecting him, how could Chu Yuan run into trouble?

"Senior Sister Chu, let's go!"

A voice sounded beside her ear. Chu Xuan Ning returned to her senses and quickly agreed.

"I'm coming!"

Immediately, she took another look at the spot where the Secret Realm entrance had vanished, stepped onto the spirit boat, and departed.

At the same time.

Several thousand miles away.

In an underground space, four mysterious figures with powerful auras quietly floated.

An oppressive atmosphere permeated the area, making the air pressure terrifyingly low.

"Damn it!"

A low curse broke the silence. The chilling voice caused the temperature to plummet instantly.

The biting cold instantly covered the space in countless layers of frost, as if intending to freeze everyone else present to death.

"Could thirty-six respectable Spirit Soul Realm Cultivators really have been wiped out?"

The gray-robed figure's voice was sharp and cold. He looked with an ugly expression at the dozens of Cultivators imprisoned in the space.

Because of a special secret technique, the four Secret Realm exits used by the four cults' followers were already connected to the Formation here.

Therefore, everyone who exited through those four Secret Realm entrances would appear here.

But just now, they learned through these people that the followers of the four great cults had been completely slaughtered by a mysterious Spirit Crystal Realm Cultivator.

They initially didn't believe it, but now that the Secret Realm was closed, they had no choice but to accept it.

"Good, good, good!"

"dark demon sword fiend, is it? Don't let this old man find out who you are!"

The mysterious blood-robed figure laughed coldly in anger, his voice filled with boundless killing intent.

"Don't bother. I just calculated it. That brat seems to have his heavenly secrets obscured by another God Realm Expert. I cannot figure out his identity."

The green-robed figure said slowly, his voice equally terrifyingly cold.

After all, they were Spirit Soul Realm Cultivators, and there were nine of them.

And the result?

They were inexplicably lost here. Who wouldn't be angry in their place?

"If even you can't figure it out, isn't the one helping him obscure the heavenly secrets also a God Realm Cultivator skilled in divination?"

"Who knows?"

"Enough. Let's divide these people and leave this place first!"

The Black-Robed Figure, who had remained silent, spoke, looking disdainfully at the Cultivators below.

Compared to the lost Spirit Soul Realm Cultists, these people in front of them were truly worthless.

But if they could compensate for a little loss, who would lightly say no?

The four sighed softly, divided the captives, and then each left... Xuantian Sect.

On Ziyan Peak, inside a large hall, Shangguan Xinglan sat cross-legged on a couch.

Her gaze drifted toward the distance, and she let out a light sigh, "More than half a year has passed. If he were coming, he should have come already."

"Why did I..."

"Alas!"

Shangguan Xinglan sighed softly, feeling a bit regretful and worried... Meanwhile, on the other side.

Chu Yuan was unaware that so many people were thinking about him. He had just finished preparing some food.

After eating a simple meal with Little Bai, he carried her and continued heading west.

"Chu Yuan, where are we going?"

Little Bai snuggled slightly, changed to a comfortable sleeping position, and asked casually.

Chu Yuan shook his head and gave a wry smile, "I originally wanted to go to the Xuantian Sect to become an apprentice, but I seem to be lost. Let's find someone to ask directions first."

"Oh, I see!"

Little Bai nodded, half understanding, "Then good luck. Just don't leave me behind!"

"Uh~"

Chu Yuan blinked, hesitating, "Speaking of which, the Human Race is currently opposed to 'Demons, monsters, ghosts, and ghouls'. If I join a major Sect, I'm afraid it won't be easy for you to enter, Little Bai?"

"It's fine!"

Little Bai lifted her eyelids and said indifferently, "There is the power of the contract between us. Just say I am your contracted Yao Beast. The Human Race will probably be eager for that!"

Hearing this, Chu Yuan looked thoughtful and chuckled, "If you put it that way, it does seem to make sense!"

Little Bai said with a slight hint of pride, "Of course! Who do you think came up with the idea?"

"You are the most amazing, alright!"

Chu Yuan smiled, raised his hand to rub her fur, feeling amused.

A mighty Demon God, yet so interesting, and critically, so close to him!

Now, even if he tried to drive it away from Chu Yuan, it might not leave, right?

Of course, Chu Yuan wouldn't do that!

Having a Demon God in his arms increased his sense of security by a large margin, wouldn't it?

The key point was that this Demon God was also a white-haired little loli—who wouldn't like that bonus?

Just then, Little Bai suddenly asked, "Chu Yuan, do we have to ask a person? Can't we ask a Yao Beast or a ghost?"

"Uh~"

Chu Yuan's expression froze slightly; he truly hadn't thought of that.

"Little Bai, please sense the area and look for a fifth-rank one, a stronger one. Maybe they will know more."

"Alright!"

Little Bai nodded, closed her eyes to sense the surroundings, and then said, "A thousand miles further west from here, there is a fifth-rank ghost."

"Understood!"

Chu Yuan nodded, "Thank you, Little Bai. We'll have extra food tonight!"

"Hehe, that's great!"

Little Bai instantly showed delight, her eyes narrowed and her eyebrows curved, making her mood even better.

Chu Yuan smiled, changed his sword technique again, and suddenly increased his speed by several degrees.

Before long.

He hadn't yet found the ghost he was looking for, but Chu Yuan's expression suddenly changed slightly.

He looked at the scenery flashing quickly below, his expression filled with uncertainty and surprise.

"Why does this place look so familiar?"

Chu Yuan muttered to himself, but then suddenly remembered something, causing his eyes to narrow.