355: Demon Continent

"Revered Master!"

Seeing their Revered Master, Chu Haotian, was safe and sound, Zhao Jingchen and Lin Xiuqin's hearts finally settled.

Chu Haotian nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the two as he urged them to Cultivate well in the future and not be slack.

At this moment, Yun Xuanxuan stepped forward, looked up at Crimson Sun Elder and the others, and asked, "Seniors, may I ask where my Revered Master has gone at this moment?"

Hearing this, Crimson Sun Elder's expression immediately became respectful. He cupped his hands and replied, "To answer the young lady's question, when the Formation was completely stabilized earlier, an Integration Realm great Yao took advantage of the chaos to break through and escape. Senior Chen immediately gave chase, presumably to thoroughly eradicate it."

"Chasing an Integration Realm great Yao?"

Yun Xuanxuan's pupils constricted slightly upon hearing this, and she subconsciously looked toward the distant horizon.

Li Pingan reached out and gently patted her shoulder, comforting her softly, "Junior Sister, there is no need to worry. Revered Master has always been steady in his actions; he would never act rashly without absolute certainty."

Yun Xuanxuan nodded gently with a soft "Mm," suppressing the anxiety in her heart.

Master Qing Xuan, seeing this, hurried forward with a warm smile. He cupped his hands to Young Master Li and Miss Yun, saying, "Young Master Li, Miss Yun, Fellow Daoist Crimson Sun was a bit reckless earlier and nearly offended the two of you. We truly feel quite uneasy about it."

"Now that the battle has just ended, if the two of you don't mind, why not accompany us to the Tianque Sect to rest for a few days? Firstly, it would allow us to show some hospitality and apologize for our previous rudeness; secondly, the Tianque Sect is located in a stable area, allowing you to wait for Senior Chen's return in peace. Wouldn't that be the best of both worlds?"

Whether or not they would have the chance to ask Senior Chen for guidance on Formations depended entirely on whether they could build a good relationship with these two. Even though Master Qing Xuan's internal injuries had not yet healed, he did not dare to be the least bit negligent at this moment, thinking only of inviting the two back to the Sect.

Yun Xuanxuan pondered for a moment, blinked her clear eyes, and said softly, "Senior is too kind. What happened before was just a misunderstanding, so there's no need to talk about making amends. Besides, the two of us have important matters to attend to, so I'm afraid it wouldn't be convenient to trouble you."

"Miss Yun, you are mistaken!"

Master Qing Xuan hurriedly waved his hand, his tone becoming increasingly solemn. "If it weren't for Senior Chen stepping in to turn the tide, the entire Rain God Continent would likely still be under the threat of the Yao Race. Countless Cultivators would have lost their lives here, and even our Tianque Sect would surely have been doomed."

"Now that Senior Chen is still pursuing the Yao Race, it is naturally our responsibility to protect the safety of you two, lest another misunderstanding like the previous one occurs and adds to your worries for no reason."

Having said that, he turned to look at Crimson Sun Elder beside him and gave him a look.

Crimson Sun Elder could only echo, "It was indeed my fault earlier. I hope the two of you will give me a chance to make amends. Please do not refuse."

Chu Haotian also chimed in from the side, "Young Master Li, Miss Yun, the Tianque Sect is indeed a good place to rest. Please accept, and let us show our appreciation."

Seeing this, Yun Xuanxuan showed hesitation. After a moment of thought, she said, "But I still have a Senior Brother who is cultivating in seclusion in Yunxi City. If I accompany you to the Tianque Sect, I'm afraid it won't be convenient to reunite with him."

"That's easy to handle!"

Master Qing Xuan immediately laughed and said, "Don't worry, young lady. I will immediately send someone to Yunxi City to fetch your Senior Brother. In the meantime, I'll leave two Disciples to wait nearby. If Senior Chen returns, they can inform the two of you of his whereabouts immediately."

Li Pingan thought for a moment and cupped his hands. "Then we shall trouble you."

...Monster Beast Continent!

Towering ancient trees blotted out the sun, and mountain ranges jagged with withered bones rose and fell. A murky Qi filled the surroundings, with no sign of human presence; only a primitive and desolate aura of violence rushed at the face.

In mid-air, more than ten winged Yao Race members with sharp scales and claws were circling back and forth. Their copper-bell-sized eyes were as sharp as eagles', firmly locked onto the area below as if they were hunting some important target.

"You two, go search the west. Do not let any suspicious movement escape!" the leading Green-faced Yao Race member ordered harshly.

"The rest of you, descend to the ground with me and search area by area! Those two little girls couldn't have run far; we must not let them escape!"

"Yes!"

Deep underground, in a hidden grotto, two clear-featured young girls were talking in low voices.

"Young Lord, hiding like this is not a solution after all!" one of the girls in a green dress said urgently. "Why not let me go out and lure those pursuers away while you take the opportunity to flee toward the Thousand Illusion Yao Sea? Once you enter the Thousand Illusion Yao Sea, they won't dare to pursue easily, and you will be safe!"

"Wait!"

The white-clothed girl called Young Lord, Miao Er, raised her hand to stop her. In her palm, she slowly took out a shimmering golden feather and said softly,

"This is a feather of the Luan-Phoenix clan. It can temporarily conceal our aura. There are over a thousand similar grottos in this area; they might not be able to accurately search this place. We haven't reached the point of a life-and-death struggle yet, so there's no need to take such a risky move."

"But Young Lord..."

The girl in the green dress was still worried. "Those Yao Race members are searching extremely carefully. If they happen to search this area in a while, it will be too late for us to escape."

Miao Er shook her head gently. "No need to say more, just follow orders."

Just as the two were arguing in low voices, a furious shout suddenly came from outside the grotto, shaking the walls so that gravel rustled down. "Which power are you from? How dare you interfere in the affairs of my Chixiao Plain! I advise you to be sensible and not meddle in things that don't concern you, or else don't blame us for being impolite!"

Chen Xuan's gaze indifferently swept over the dozen or so Yao Race members surrounding him. These beasts were all at the fifth level of the Deity Transformation Realm; their auras were fierce, but they were hardly worth his notice. He turned to glance at the horizon behind him; the outline of the Rain God Continent had long since disappeared into the end of the sea of clouds.

"This place should be about right."

Seeing that Chen Xuan actually dared to ignore him, the leading Green-faced Yao Race member was instantly furious and waved his hand.

A Yao Race member with a pointed mouth and fangs immediately darted out, his body like an arrow as he lunged toward Chen Xuan, his sharp claws aiming for vital points.

"Bang!"

A dull explosion erupted. That Yao Race member who was the first to approach didn't even touch the corner of Chen Xuan's clothes before his Essence Blood surged throughout his body, and he instantly exploded into a cloud of crimson blood mist, splashing onto the barren ground.

"Seeking death!"

The Green-faced Yao Race member was both shocked and angry. He hadn't expected the opponent to be so powerful, and immediately shouted harshly, "Everyone, attack together and kill him!"

The remaining dozen or so Yao Race members all responded in unison. Various types of Demonic Power, along with Magic Treasures, sharp claws, and demonic fires, launched a fierce attack toward Chen Xuan from all directions, creating a terrifying momentum.

Chen Xuan, however, remained calm and composed. He unhurriedly raised his hand and took out three Magic Treasures from the System space one after another.

The Fire Dragon Jade Bracelet, the Stone Mirror, and finally, a heavy-looking longsword.

With three heaven-rank magic treasures out at once, their light intertwined and their pressure filled the surroundings. Using such a lineup to deal with a group of Deity Transformation Realm Yao Race members was quite like using a giant cleaver to swat a mosquito.