57: Chapter 57 Willow God's Gift! Return to Shrouding the Heavens! A Triumphant Return!

Under One Person World, Longhu Mountain.

The Old Heavenly Master looked at the large piece of meat and the bottle of glowing golden precious blood that appeared on the table.

"immeasurable celestial worthy."

The Old Heavenly Master picked up a piece of meat and put it in his mouth.

The meat was tender and melted in his mouth.

Boom!

A surge of heat rushed straight to his head.

The Old Heavenly Master felt every cell in his body cheering with joy.

"A miracle... this is a miracle!"

The Old Heavenly Master's beard trembled with excitement.

"After eating the meat sent by the Group Leader, this old Taoist feels like he's about to undergo Ascension! I feel at least twenty years younger!"

Shrouding the Heavens World.

Yan Ruyu was resting in a valley.

She looked at the Red Envelope she had snatched.

It was a large piece of a Heaven Swallowing Sparrow's wing, already cleaned and even carrying a faint medicinal fragrance.

Yan Ruyu's expression was somewhat complex.

She could clearly feel the residual aura of Laws within this piece of meat.

"This is... the flesh and blood of a Yao Race expert at the Peak of the Dragon Transformation Realm, or even a half-step Grandmaster?"

As a member of the Yao Race, eating one's own kind was not rare in the cultivation world, but eating an expert of this level still made her heart skip a beat.

That Group Leader... did he really turn such an expert, comparable to a regional Yao King, into a dish?

*Gurgle.*

Her stomach let out an ungraceful growl.

Yan Ruyu hesitated for a moment before tearing off a small strip of meat and putting it into her mouth.

The next second.

Her eyes lit up.

There was no hint of bloodiness, only pure energy and ultimate deliciousness.

"So delicious..."

Yan Ruyu couldn't help but take another bite.

She sent a message in the group, her tone carrying a hint of disbelief.

[Yan Ruyu of the Demon Race]: "Is this the flesh of a Venerable-level being? Comparable to a powerhouse of the Dragon Transformation Realm... Senior Group Leader, did you really turn them into dishes?"

[Ruthless Empress's Brother]: "Haha, it's just ingredients, no need to worry about the Rank. As long as everyone enjoys eating it."

[Ruthless Empress's Brother]: "@Loves Drinking Beast Milk, Little Dot, I see you still have many leftover bones. Remember to boil them for soup, don't let them go to waste."

Perfect World, Stone Village.

Little Dot was gnawing on a massive Qiongqi leg bone. Hearing the Group Leader's words, he looked up, his mouth covered in grease.

[Loves Drinking Beast Milk]: "I know, Big Brother! I'm already boiling it! Mao Qiu and Xiao Hong are both crying from hunger!"

The group was filled with joy.

Ye Xuan watched this scene, feeling pleased.

His strength had increased, he had obtained Precious Techniques, and he had garnered a wave of gratitude and awe from the group members.

This trip was perfect.

Several days passed.

At the entrance of Stone Village, Shi Yunfeng led the entire village to see him off.

Little Dot, Shi Hao, stood at the very front, tightly clutching his beloved clay jar, his large eyes filled with reluctance.

"Big Brother, are you really leaving?"

Shi Hao pulled at Ye Xuan's sleeve, looking up with a slightly dejected voice.

"Can't you stay for a few more days? Clan Chief Grandpa said next time we can go hunt another Vicious Beast to roast and eat."

Ye Xuan crouched down and gently rubbed the little fellow's fuzzy head.

"Little guy, all good things must come to an end."

Ye Xuan said gently.

"Brother has his own things to do. You're the same; you have your own path to walk."

Hearing this, Shi Hao sniffled, holding back his tears.

Like a little adult, he nodded solemnly.

"I know! I'll work hard to Cultivate, get stronger, and then go to Mount Bulla to find my parents!"

Saying that, he suddenly held up the clay jar in his arms and handed it to Ye Xuan.

"Big Brother, this is the Hundred-Beast Milk I've saved for a long time, the most, most precious kind! It's for you to drink on the way!"

Looking at the milk-stained clay jar and Little Dot's sincere gaze, Ye Xuan felt a warmth in his heart.

For this foodie, giving away his favorite beast milk was already the highest form of a farewell gift.

"I appreciate the sentiment."

Ye Xuan smiled and pushed the clay jar back.

"But you should keep this milk to help you grow. When you grow up in the future and are truly invincible in the world, then treat me to a drink."

"Mm! It's a promise!"

Shi Hao nodded vigorously and pinky-swore with Ye Xuan.

"In the future, we shall meet at the end of the river of time."

Ye Xuan whispered and stood up.

At this moment, the willow tree at the village entrance also emitted a soft glow.

Dozens of emerald green branches swayed gently in the wind, making a rustling sound as if whispering a farewell.

"Fellow Daoist, take care on your journey."

The Incarnation of the Willow Deity manifested again, still in that snow-white robe, hazy and transcendent.

She extended her jade-white palm, and a small willow twig lay quietly in her hand.

The willow twig was crystal clear, its entire length flowing with a faint green haze, containing an extremely dense vitality and a sliver of profound Law.

"This willow branch shall serve as a return gift and a token."

The Willow Deity's voice was ethereal.

"It contains a strand of my Law and Dao, which may have some reference value for Fellow Daoist's future cultivation. If you encounter danger, you may also use it."

Ye Xuan took the willow branch with a solemn expression.

This was a strand of an Immortal King's Origin, its value immeasurable.

"Thank you, Willow Deity. Until we meet again."

Ye Xuan bowed slightly to the Willow Deity, then looked at An Miaoyi and Xiao Yixian, waving his large sleeve.

"Let's go."

*Buzz!*

A brilliant divine light descended from the sky, instantly enveloping the group.

The space portal opened, and that familiar fluctuation of time and space was felt once more.

...

Battle Through the Heavens World.

The edge of the Demonic Beast Mountain Range, Qingshan Town.

Space distorted, and a graceful figure appeared out of thin air.

Xiao Yixian stood at the entrance of the town, looking at the familiar scene before her, but her expression was now entirely different.

Now, she wore a snow-white dress, her temperament cold and noble, with space energy faintly vibrating around her.

That was the mark of a Dou Zun powerhouse.

Not far away, several brawny men dressed as mercenaries were walking by, grumbling. When they saw Xiao Yixian, their eyes immediately lit up.

"Yo, isn't that the little doctor? Why is she back?"

"Hehe, perfect. Last time she got away, but this time..."

Several men surrounded her with sinister smiles.

However, before they could even get close.

"Begone."

Xiao Yixian's red lips parted slightly, uttering just a single word.

Boom!

A terrifying and boundless pressure instantly erupted. It was a tremor from the depths of the Soul, as if facing a queen who had walked out of Hell.

Thud! Thud!

Before those mercenaries could react, their legs gave way, and they fell directly to their knees. Their bones made overstrained cracking sounds under this pressure.

"Dou... Dou... Powerhouse..."

The leading mercenary was scared out of his wits, unable to even speak clearly.

Xiao Yixian gave them a cold glance and didn't look at them again.

She looked up into the distance, a confident curve appearing on her lips.

"From this day forward."

"No one can control my destiny again."

...

Shrouding the Heavens World.

Eastern Wasteland, Ancient Forbidden Land.

With a flash of divine light, Ye Xuan returned to this familiar land with An Miaoyi and Nannan.

The oppressive ancient aura rushed toward them, but for Ye Xuan, who had now been promoted to a Dao-Cutting King, this aura was no longer oppressive; instead, it gave him a long-lost sense of familiarity.

"Phew—I'm back."

Ye Xuan let out a long breath and stretched.

Beside him, Saintess Tianxuan remained in that same posture, like an eternal statue, quietly standing there guarding the house.

Seeing Ye Xuan and the others appear, her beautiful eyes moved slightly, acknowledging them.

"Young Master, home is still the most comfortable."

An Miaoyi took a deep breath of the air carrying the Forbidden Land's unique scent, a relaxed smile appearing on her face.

Although this was a Life Forbidden Zone that struck fear into the hearts of the world, in her eyes, it was safer than any blessed land outside.

At this time, her temperament had also undergone a earth-shaking change.

Third Transformation of the Dragon Transformation Secret Realm.

Her Great Spinal Dragon was awakened, and her whole being exuded an aura that was both sharp and charming.

Combined with the training she had received in Stone Village over those few days, her gaze was firmer, and her Dao Heart was more stable.