277: Three days

Nearly eighty figures stood behind Fang Ningyan, each wrapped in a heavy black coat with tightly fastened collars and low-pressed brims, completely concealing their aura and preventing any trace of Yao Race characteristics from leaking out.

Since escaping from the Demon Suppressing Tower, every round trip of the Cross-continent Ferry.

Under Steward Song's arrangement, a group of people would always hide in the bottom of the cabin, secretly crossing into Lizhou.

This time, it was the last group!

Her brows furrowed. She stepped forward and said in a deep voice,

"The Yao Race consolidating the Rain God Continent is already the general trend. How can you change the situation alone? Why don't you come with me and Yueer to the Flame Continent?"

Hearing this, Yun Xuanxuan smiled even softer and nodded gently, "Sister Fang, don't worry. I am no longer planning to stop the Yao Race."

"As for going to the Flame Continent... let's talk about it another time."

Fang Ningyan sighed softly, "It's fine if you can't bear to leave this land. As long as you don't interfere, Miss Purple Sandalwood and the others shouldn't make things difficult for you."

Yun Xuanxuan smiled and nodded in agreement, then turned to look at Steward Song beside her.

Her feathered wings moved, and she took out a Jade Pendant from her embrace. It was entirely translucent white like mutton fat jade, radiating a faint, gentle spiritual light.

This was an earth-rank magic treasure!

"Steward Song, I have no way to repay the kindness of your escorting us all this way. Please accept this small gift."

Seeing this, Steward Song quickly waved his hand, "Miss Yun, you are too polite! Doing these things was purely my heartfelt desire; how could I accept such a valuable gift? Absolutely not!"

"Steward Song, there is no need to decline!"

Yun Xuanxuan handed the Jade Pendant to him, her tone sincere, "If it weren't for your help, for many poor souls, even returning to their roots would be a luxury. Moreover, if this matter were ever discovered, ruin would be the easiest outcome."

Steward Song sighed, turning his head to look in the direction of the Chusheng Sect:

"They truly are a bunch of beasts!"

"It's fine if the Yao Race attacks. It would be best if they slaughtered all these beasts."

After the two exchanged a few polite refusals, Steward Song saw Yun Xuanxuan's resolute attitude and stopped insisting. He accepted the Jade Pendant with both hands and carefully put it away, cupping his hands in a salute, "Then I shall reluctantly accept! Miss Yun, may we meet again if fate allows!"

Yun Xuanxuan nodded slightly, her Light Green Wings gently fluttering behind her as she smiled and bid farewell to the group!

It wasn't until Fang Ningyan and her group completely disappeared at the edge of the yellow sand that the smile slowly faded from her face.

The next second, dozens of black shadows instantly appeared beside her like ghosts. Their aura was condensed, clearly indicating they were all powerful Cultivators. One of them stepped forward and reported in a low voice:

"Sister Yun, we have already scouted clearly. Tomorrow at noon is when the demon transformation pill will be finished."

Yun Xuanxuan retracted all the gentle light from her eyes. Her expression became solemn and cold as she slowly nodded, "Going to the Chusheng Sect this time is a certain death mission. Are you all sure you have thought this through?"

She had not lied to Fang Ningyan earlier.

Yun Xuanxuan genuinely did not intend to resist the Yao Race invasion head-on again!

Instead, she planned to take advantage of the Yao Race invasion to lead people in infiltrating the core of the Chusheng Sect and destroy the refining process of the demon transformation pill, completely severing the Chusheng Sect Ancestor's idea of borrowing the Medicinal Pill to seek another Dao.

This endeavor was worth it, even if it cost them their lives.

As soon as she finished speaking, over ten people beside her laughed heartily, a hint of reckless abandon showing on their faces.

"Sister Yun, in our current state, we are already destined for death!"

One person patted his chest, his tone indifferent, "To be able to follow Sister Yun and do something satisfying, and then see that Old Beast's furious appearance, makes it even more worthwhile!"

Another person touched the Blue Scale on his face, a flash of ferocity crossing his eyes, "That Old Bastard harmed our entire family. Being able to personally ruin his beautiful dream, we would be willing even if it meant Soul Flying Away and Spirit Scattering!"

At this moment, someone suddenly remembered something.

Tentatively, he asked, "Young Master Ye and Young Master Li have not sent any news yet. Do we need to arrange for someone to wait for them in the Mountain Valley?"

The last time Ye Hao and Li Pingan sent Su Yue to this Mountain Valley, the three of them finalized the infiltration plan there.

At the time, Ye Hao's expression was firm, and he promised to first go to the ten thousand demon blood quenching pool to Refine Body, vowing to meet up in the Mountain Valley within three days at the latest.

Yun Xuanxuan had also heard a little about the ten thousand demon blood quenching pool.

Even the strongest Cultivators only managed to persevere inside for two days.

But now, three days had already passed, and the two of them hadn't sent any news, clearly indicating they had temporarily changed their minds.

Hearing this, Yun Xuanxuan pondered for a moment before slowly shaking her head:

"No need. This is fundamentally our own business."

"That's true!"

Although the others didn't say anything, they mostly guessed what the situation was.

Yun Xuanxuan couldn't say she was disappointed. The human heart is unpredictable, and given such a life-or-death situation, it was reasonable for someone to choose another path!

...Inside the Demon Suppressing Tower!

Yu Qingyan slowly opened her eyes and looked once again at the two figures in the Blood Pool.

She felt slightly astonished.

She herself had only lasted a day and a half before finding it impossible to endure the continuous stream of Phantom Yao Souls and the Violent Qi within the Ten Thousand Demon Essential Blood.

She hadn't expected these two people to still be persisting!

"Dao Seeking Sect..." the young girl murmured softly.

Zhao Jingchen, standing nearby, couldn't help but praise them, his tone filled with admiration: "As expected of Young Master Li and Young Master Ye, their talent is truly exceptional! To be able to endure two days in the ten thousand demon blood quenching pool, this level of tenacity rivals that of the Xuanxu Tower Master!"

Lin Xiuqin squinted her eyes, staring intently at the two figures in the center of the Blood Pool.

She didn't utter a sound, but deep within her eyes, a shock like turbulent waves was surging.

This scene involuntarily reminded her of the figure standing proudly amidst the Purple Lightning and Raging Thunder.

No matter how heaven-defying your spells or how numerous your methods, I, Li Pingan, can sweep away anyone before me with just a pair of fists!

This Prodigy, who was hailed as the Top Talent among the young generation in the Tianque Sect, felt an inexpressible sense of inferiority rising straight from the bottom of her heart at this moment.

Just at this moment!

Two streams of soaring Blood Qi suddenly surged up from the Blood Pool, and crimson waves exploded with a roar!

Ye Hao and Li Ran suddenly opened their eyes, a fierce look flashing across their pupils. The powerful aura erupting from their bodies instantly stirred up layers of Qi Wave Ripples.

The bubbling Blood Pool was like a giant stone had been thrown into it, and waves of crimson tide spread outwards frantically.

The two tapped their toes, and their figures leaped out of the Quenching Pool like arrows shot from a bowstring. Although their robes were soaked crimson, they showed no trace of distress, instead radiating a fierce sharpness forged by the blood quenching.

They were different from the Five Elders Gate Disciples and Yu Qingyan who had withdrawn earlier!

When those three left, their Divine Souls were sluggish, and their steps were as unsteady as common drunks.

Although Ye Hao and the other person also carried some Divine Soul fatigue, their eyes were clear and sharp, allowing them to take in all the surrounding activity.

They had clearly ended the quenching process voluntarily, rather than being forced to withdraw!

Ye Hao's gaze swept around coldly, finally settling on Zhao Jingchen. He asked in confusion, "Fellow Daoist Zhao, why are you all here?"