262: Intend

After exiting the Chaos Void Jade, Chen Xuan unconsciously tapped his fingers on the Purple Sandalwood table, producing crisp 'tock-tock' sounds.

His gaze fell upon the pale blue System panel floating before him.

Remaining reputation points: 35,100!

If the Yao Race truly breached the defenses of the Rain God Continent, he would have no choice but to Slip Away once again.

As for what would happen after the Flame Continent?

Chen Xuan couldn't be bothered with that.

First, he had to protect himself and those around him; only with spare capacity would he consider other matters.

This had always been Chen Xuan's way of doing things!

Just like with the Lesser Exquisite Grotto-Heaven—when he was in the Central Region and not yet strong enough, he didn't concern himself with the Cultivators who came to the Profound Realm and were branded with Slave Seals.

Only after ensuring his own safety did Chen Xuan make that deal with the Three Great Sects of the Flame Continent.

Fortunately, with the sleeve universe card at his side, packing up his belongings was a matter of moments, so he felt no psychological burden.

But... while there was no burden, it was still genuinely troublesome.

In the end, he was still too weak.

Otherwise, why would he need to avoid the Yao Race's might?

He sighed softly, a trace of melancholy flashing between his brows, then his eyes sharpened as he silently recited:

"System, Draw a Prize!"

[Congratulations, Host, for consuming 100 reputation points and gaining +10 luck value.]

[Congratulations, Host, for consuming 100 reputation points...]

[Congratulations, Host...]

Chen Xuan wanted to see if he could get Incredibly Lucky and draw something to boost his strength.

Like getting another Advanced Realm Upgrade Card.

But... it seemed fate wasn't on his side.

In the blink of an eye, his reputation points dwindled to just ten thousand.

His luck value accumulated to 289.

But at this moment, he was getting carried away and didn't choose to stop.

[Congratulations, Host, for consuming 10 reputation points and 329 luck value, obtaining the ancient Formation: Nine Luminaries God-Suppressing Formation!]

Chen Xuan froze abruptly, the urgency on his face instantly solidifying, replaced by utter bewilderment.

He quickly focused his mind, pulling up the Formation's information before his eyes to study it carefully.

This Formation was created by Ancient Ancestors based on the Celestial Tracks of the Nine Heavens, with the core using 'nine' as a guide. It required finding nine locations imbued with Sha Suppressing Power to serve as Formation Eyes to fully activate it.

On the day the Formation is completed, the heavens and earth change color, with nine phantom sun suspended above it, containing Ancient Divine Might. The space within the Formation becomes its own world, integrating killing, trapping enemies, and defense into one.

Cultivators below the Mahayana Stage, even with all their might, cannot shake it in the slightest.

After reading the description, Chen Xuan's mouth twitched, and a complex sense of speechlessness welled up in his heart.

"Seriously, buddy?"

Do I need a Formation right now?

The Nine Luminaries God-Suppressing Formation is indeed domineering, surpassing his own Qingyun Locking Heaven Formation in protection and deterrence by more than a notch.

But what he lacks now is a means to quickly boost his strength.

Even drawing a heaven-rank magic treasure wouldn't feel like a loss.

Moreover, there are no locations with Sha Suppressing Power near his Sect to serve as Formation Eyes.

Isn't this purely useless?

Chen Xuan rubbed his temples, shaking his head with a wry smile.

Forget it, forget it—relying too much on luck really isn't the way.

He can only strengthen himself step by step, steadily... Yellow Sand surged through the Canyon like raging waves, gravel carried by fierce winds crashing against the Rock walls, emitting piercing howls.

Fang Ningyan, with her Human Head and Serpent Body, coiled her Long Tail, gazing into the Dust-Filled Sky Outside the Valley, her delicate brows slightly furrowed!

"Sister Fang!"

A crisp call accompanied by the airflow from flapping wings sounded as Yun Xuanxuan retracted her Light Green Wings, her Sharp Claws lightly landing on a Rock.

"No need to worry so much! I've already asked someone to help gather information. As soon as there's news about your sister, they'll tell me immediately."

Fang Ningyan slowly turned her head, "Thank you!"

Knowing Yun Xuanxuan disliked hearing words of gratitude, Fang Ningyan changed the subject:

"Now, the misdeeds of the Chusheng Sect have spread everywhere. Within three days, this wicked Sect will be completely eradicated."

She paused, "Who do you think did this?"

Yun Xuanxuan was taken aback; over the past two days, she had been too busy rejoicing over the Chusheng Sect's downfall to ponder this question deeply.

She blinked, "Sister Fang, do you have an answer?"

Fang Ningyan nodded lightly:

"Just some guesses. Do you remember that dark-skinned youth who saved you in Pingquan Village?"

"How could I forget!"

Yun Xuanxuan's wings trembled sharply, her pretty face instantly stiffening with a hint of pouting anger,

"The first time we met, he schemed against me, and I almost suffered greatly. I haven't forgotten that debt!"

As soon as she finished speaking, as if realizing something, her pupils contracted slightly,

"Wait, Sister Fang, are you saying..."

"Since he mercilessly killed Chusheng Sect Cultivators in Pingquan Village, he must have uncovered many secrets."

Fang Ningyan said slowly, "It's highly likely that the Chusheng Sect's scandal reaching this extent was pushed by those few people from Pingquan Village."

Upon hearing this, Yun Xuanxuan fell silent, her Light Green Wings drooping at her sides, lost in thought.

Seeing this, Fang Ningyan quickly comforted her:

"You suffered some grievances at his hands, so it's understandable if you feel unsettled.

But back then, with our appearance—Half-human, Half-demon beings—anyone who saw us would be wary. It's only natural they viewed us as enemies of the Yao Race."

A self-mocking smile curled at the corner of her mouth as her serpent tail tightened slightly,

"In our current aberrant forms, it's hard to be accepted by the world."

"Don't take it too much to heart."

"Sister Fang, you've misunderstood!"

Yun Xuanxuan suddenly looked up, her face showing no trace of displeasure but instead blooming into a bright smile,

"I didn't mind it at all! As long as it leads to the Chusheng Sect's destruction, what does such a small matter matter?"

Fang Ningyan relaxed slightly and continued asking, "Now that vengeance is served, what are your plans going forward?"

Yun Xuanxuan countered, "What about you, Sister Fang?"

"Me?"

Fang Ningyan gazed Outside the Valley, her eyes distant,

"I must first find that child Yueer. If I succeed, I'll take her back to the Flame Continent, find a Secluded Valley undisturbed by others, and Live Out the Rest of My Days in Peace."

After speaking, her gaze returned to Yun Xuanxuan, full of expectation.

The meaning was clear!

She was inviting Yun Xuanxuan to join her.

Yun Xuanxuan laughed, "Sister Fang's idea aligns with the other Villagers'. They also want to find a place to Live in Seclusion."

"They?"

Fang Ningyan keenly caught the key word, her expression suddenly turning grave as her serpent tail instinctively moved to shield Yun Xuanxuan,

"You're not thinking of staying in the Rain God Continent to fight the Yao Race, are you?"

Yun Xuanxuan's body stiffened slightly, her smile freezing as she subconsciously retracted her wings, avoiding Fang Ningyan's gaze and awkwardly changing the subject.

"Alright, Sister Fang, I have some matters to attend to. I need to quickly arrange for someone to contact Steward Song, so let's not talk for now!"

"Xuanxuan!"

Fang Ningyan twisted her serpent tail, blocking her path.

"You've already done enough for the People of This Land; it's time to think about yourself.

Miss Purple Sandalwood once told me that the Yao Race might not kill us outright given our Half-human, Half-demon appearance, but if you insist on opposing them, they won't show any mercy!"