298: The protagonist finds the monster's lair, accompanied by a mysterious golden aura.

Su Yun waved his hand, and a light screen appeared inside the room.

The light screen displayed the current scene inside the Forest of Dragon Demons.

"Is this a death qi storm?"

Luo Qingshuang's expression was solemn.

The light screen showed that the giant trees outside were corroded by Death Qi, almost all turning into dead wood.

The originally dense forest became completely bare after being swept by the death qi storm.

"It should be. Nighttime in the Dragon Tomb Secret Realm is when Death Qi spreads.

Exploring at this time is quite dangerous.

The Yao Beasts that disappeared earlier probably sensed the arrival of night, so they hid.

We should rest for a while longer.

Let's check the situation again when dawn breaks!"

Su Yun suggested.

"Alright."

Luo Qingshuang nodded.

Afterward, she realized she seemed to be alone with Junior Brother Yun inside the room.

She immediately felt a secret joy in her heart.

Coming to the Dragon Tomb Secret Realm this time was truly the right choice.

Here, without Junior Sister Yuyao and the others bothering them, she could enjoy spending time alone with Junior Brother Yun.

It was the same inside the Heavenly Flame Palace; it was just her and Junior Brother Yun.

Just as Luo Qingshuang was lost in her thoughts.

A young girl appeared out of thin air. It was Yan Ling, who had been bored stiff inside the Heavenly Flame Palace.

"Master, who is she?"

Yan Ling blinked curiously, carefully observing Luo Qingshuang.

At this moment, Luo Qingshuang noticed Yan Ling, and her wandering thoughts instantly snapped back to reality.

Who was this girl?

Why was she inside the Heavenly Flame Palace?

Could she be a Dao Companion secretly hidden by Junior Brother Yun inside the Heavenly Flame Palace?

And she even called Junior Brother Yun 'Master'?

Thinking of this, Luo Qingshuang's face turned ugly, and a trace of cold Qi involuntarily released from her body's surface.

"Junior Brother Yun, who is she?"

Luo Qingshuang spoke in a cool tone.

Although the change in her expression was subtle, Su Yun still noticed it.

A bead of cold sweat instantly appeared on Su Yun's forehead.

What was going on?

Could Luo Qingshuang be jealous?

No way!

He quickly introduced them:

"Senior Sister Qingshuang, she is Yan Ling, the Artifact Spirit of the Heavenly Flame Palace."

"Yan Ling, this is my fellow disciple, Senior Sister Luo Qingshuang."

Hearing Su Yun's introduction, Yan Ling curiously stepped forward, smiling brightly, and said sweetly:

"Hello, Luo Qingshuang."

"Hello, Yan Ling."

The frost on Luo Qingshuang's body instantly receded, and she spoke with a hint of embarrassment.

She had actually misunderstood just now.

She knew Junior Brother Yun wouldn't do something like that.

What exactly was she thinking just now?

Junior Brother Yun was a true gentleman; he definitely wouldn't do those kinds of things.

Thinking of this, Luo Qingshuang felt extremely awkward.

She was somewhat glad she hadn't voiced her thoughts directly.

"Master, are you exploring a Secret Realm?"

Yan Ling asked directly.

"Yes."

Su Yun replied.

"I sense an extremely powerful aura deep within this Secret Realm. Master, you must be careful.

If you can't win, just enter the Heavenly Flame Palace.

I will protect Master well!"

Yan Ling patted her chest and said earnestly.

"Okay, thank you, Yan Ling!"

Su Yun patted Yan Ling's head.

Yan Ling squinted her eyes comfortably, looking pleased.

"Alright, Master, I won't disturb your rest anymore."

After Yan Ling finished speaking, she transformed into a streak of red light and vanished.

"So this is an Artifact Spirit?"

Luo Qingshuang thought to herself.

It was her first time seeing a humanoid Artifact Spirit.

As expected of an Immortal Artifact, even its Artifact Spirit is humanoid.

What was even more amazing was Su Yun, who had actually gained mastery over an Immortal Artifact while still in the Nascent Soul Realm.

"Senior Sister Qingshuang, let's continue resting!

We'll set off when it gets light!"

Su Yun continued.

"Okay!"

Luo Qingshuang agreed.

The two then sat cross-legged inside the Heavenly Flame Palace, circulating their Cultivation Techniques to regulate their breathing... Two hours later.

Inside the Forest of Dragon Demons.

Many Demon Cultivators were struggling to resist the death qi storm while also searching for Yao Beast lairs.

After all, so many mixed-blood Yao Beasts lived within this Forest of Dragon Demons.

They couldn't possibly expose themselves directly to the death qi storm at night; they must be hiding inside their lairs.

And after Lin Batian saw that those Dragon Clan Demon Cultivators were unwilling to team up with him.

He also left the group.

After some time, he successfully found a certain Yao Beast lair.

"I can finally rest for a bit."

Lin Batian, covered in wounds, entered a certain Yao Beast lair.

There weren't many Yao Beasts inside this lair.

Only a few Yao Beasts at the Golden Core and Nascent Soul Realms, which he easily dealt with.

After clearing the lair, Lin Batian entered the depths of the lair to take shelter.

"If only Qing Shuang were by my side."

Lin Batian murmured, and the image of a stunning Fairy appeared in his mind.

Even with his powerful strength, he was tormented quite badly.

Qing Shuang must also be having a difficult time resisting on the other side!

Even if True Person Liuguang gave her defensive trump cards, they couldn't last for several hours.

If Qing Shuang had accepted his pursuit.

She wouldn't have to suffer now.

He would definitely protect Qing Shuang well.

As for Su Yun, although he hadn't checked on Su Yun's recent status because he was rushing into seclusion.

He figured Su Yun had probably only managed to Break through to the Nascent Soul Layer One Realm, even if his talent was exceptionally strong.

Therefore, Luo Qingshuang must be protecting Su Yun right now.

"Just wait, Qing Shuang.

Once I secretly get rid of Su Yun, you will become my Dao Companion one day!"

Lin Batian grinned, seemingly certain of success.

"Now, I'll restore my spiritual power first."

Lin Batian sat cross-legged and began restoring the spiritual power within his body... A period of time later.

The death qi storm that had been raging across the entire Forest of Dragon Demons slowly weakened.

The sky began to lighten slightly.

At this time, inside the Heavenly Flame Palace.

Su Yun and Luo Qingshuang had also fully replenished their spirits and began observing the situation outside.

"If there is a death qi storm every night.

How do these giant trees grow so large?"

Luo Qingshuang said, sounding confused.

"It's probably related to the Dragon Tomb!"

Su Yun guessed.

After a while, as the sky brightened, a golden spiritual light suddenly emerged from the ground.

This golden spiritual light spread to the surrounding giant trees.

The originally withered giant trees instantly regained vitality, quickly growing against the wind, and once again became colossal trees tens of thousands of feet tall.

"Senior Sister Qingshuang, let's go out and check the situation!"

Su Yun suggested.

"Okay."

Luo Qingshuang replied.

A flash of red light passed.

The two left the Heavenly Flame Palace and returned to the Forest of Dragon Demons.

"This golden spiritual light should be related to the Ancient Dragon Clan's essence blood."

Su Yun sensed intense vitality and a familiar aura from the golden spiritual light pouring out nearby.

He had sensed this aura in the faint Ancient Dragon Blood he had absorbed.

Therefore, he deduced that this golden spiritual light was very likely related to the Ancient Dragon Clan essence blood.

Soon, the entire Forest of Dragon Demons returned to the scene they had witnessed upon first entering.

Last night's death qi storm felt just like an illusion.

"Junior Brother Yun, where should we go now?"

Luo Qingshuang asked, her red lips moving slightly.

Just then, Su Yun suddenly noticed a strange scene appearing in one direction of the Forest of Dragon Demons, leading him to guess that it was the exit of the Forest of Dragon Demons.

Immediately, he pointed in that direction and said:

"Senior Sister Qingshuang, let's head that way!"