Journey to the Central Continent

Mo Tian Xing was very polite to Xiao Yan.

Upon hearing that Xiao Yan wanted to check out the Black Emperor Sect's inventory and make a large purchase, Mo Tian Xing immediately waved his hand and took out several scrolls of Earth-Rank 3 cultivation techniques and Dou Technique, as well as some rare and precious materials.

As for the mummified Magical Beast corpse, Mo Tian Xing didn't even take it out—he didn't think it was anything special and planned to put it at the auction to rip people off.

Xiao Yan picked and chose, but still bought them all. Then he gave Mo Tian Xing ten Blood Burning Spirit Ascension Pills, five Dou Ling Pills, one Imperial Pill, and one Sect Breaking Pill.

Mo Tian Xing that Xiao Yan actually spent money to buy his favor. He never expected that there was genuine affection in the Black Corner Region, and he praised Xiao Yan's character extensively.

Xiao Yan then revealed the true purpose of this trip—the dried corpse of the Magical Beast.

"Haha, Master, you don't know this, I've investigated that mummified Magical Beast corpse in private. It seems that because the Magical Beast has been dead for too long, its energy has completely dissipated, and there's nothing of value left inside."

"All those rumors circulating outside were spread by my Black Emperor Sect in order to fetch a good price for the dried Magical Beast corpses at the auction."

Mo Tian Xing finished speaking with a smile, and then added, "However, my Black Emperor Sect recently captured a Six-Winged Black Snake King. I heard that your maid is the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils, so I will give this Six-Winged Black Snake King to you!"

"Oh, since that dried corpse isn't worth much, then give it to me," Xiao Yan nodded.

"..." Mo Tian Xing's smile froze instantly. Xiao Yan's attitude seemed to indicate something, but he had already made a boast, and it would be somewhat immoral to go back on his word now.

Although Mo Tian Xing is usually not very moral, he chose to be a man of his word and full of righteousness during this special time.

So, Mo Tian Xing could only suppress his bleeding heart, force a smile, and have someone bring up the Magical Beast corpse.

The Magical Beast corpse wasn't very large, with a wingspan of only about ten zhang. Moreover, because it had been dead for a long time, its flesh and bones had dried out, and it faintly emitted a stench of decay.

However, those giant wings were quite peculiar, emitting a faint glow like jade, as if they contained some kind of strange energy.

"You didn't even take off its wings and make them into Flying Dou Technique?" Xiao Yan looked at Mo Tian Xing. The Xiao Clan had previously sold the Nine Sky Goose Wings, and the Black Emperor Sect was also one of the forces that bought it.

"Ahem, if we destroy the integrity of the mummified corpse, it will be inconvenient to 'sell' it. At that time, everyone will suspect that the Black Emperor Sect has already looted all the valuables inside the mummified corpse, and no one will think that there can still be Magical Core inside." Mo Tian Xing's tone was tinged with embarrassment.

"It's a good thing you didn't turn it into Flying Dou Technique. This is the corpse of Eighth Grade Heavenly Demon Phoenix. The Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan will send special birds to collect the bodies of their clansmen, and their strength will not be lacking."

Xiao Yan put away the dried corpse, patted Mo Tian Xing on the shoulder with a smile, and then said, "They are usually at the Eighth Rank, comparable to Dou Zun."

"..." Mo Tian Xing's smile was more like a grimace. What did he mean by "usually Eighth Rank"? Could it be that the Heavenly Demon Phoenix could send out Ninth-Rank Magical Beast, comparable to the legendary Dou Sheng?

Good heavens! Who found this Magical Beast corpse? I'm going to kill them right now!

As his thoughts raced, Mo Tianxing saw Xiao Yan's meaningful smile and recalled the former Third Elder of Demon Flame Valley, who, after his death, angrily denounced that his ice attribute was completely unsuitable for Demon Flame Valley, and then gladly joined Xiao Clan. He seemed to understand something.

"I, Mo Tian Xing, have wandered for half my life, only regretting that I have not met a wise ruler. If the sect leader does not abandon me, I am willing to join the Xiao Clan and become an elder of the Xiao Clan!"

"..." This sounded a bit off, but Xiao Yan still reluctantly accepted it and told him to go and report to Hai Bodong.

This is the Black Corner Region. The Xiao Clan's role is simply to make money and acquire resources. As long as they abide by the sect rules, that's all that matters. If you think you can find many loyal subordinates here, that's just wishful thinking.

After annexing the Black Emperor Sect, Xiao Yan returned to Wutan City.

Traveling through Space Wormhole requires a spaceship, which is handled by the Ye Family on the other side. However, Heavenly Flame Venerable provided some methods for building spaceships, and the Xiao Family has also started selling spaceships in the past two years.

Xiao Yan's mind stirred, and a faint Soul Power surged from between his eyebrows, searching the entire Xiao Family. He found only his eldest and second brothers, both Dou Wang, while the strongest among the rest was only at the Dou Ling Peak.

"They have been working hard to cultivate these past two years, but most of them are already quite old, making it difficult for them to continue breaking through," Heavenly Flame Venerable said quietly as he appeared beside Xiao Yan.

"Indeed." Xiao Yan sighed. With his current strength, he could only leave behind two dense clusters of Heart Flame to help his eldest and second brothers break through to Dou Emperor as soon as possible, and dozens of weaker clusters of Heart Flame to help those at the Dou Ling Peak break through to Dou Wang.

"When the Heavenly Snake Manor came to attack, a strange Dou Zun asked me to play chess. His strength was probably even more terrifying than when I was alive. I couldn't see through him at all, so I could only play chess with him slowly." Heavenly Flame Venerable's tone was somewhat uneasy.

"Hmm." Xiao Yan nodded, indicating that he understood.

"Afterwards, I invited him to go to the Central Continent with me, but he refused. He asked me to help him buy a few Seventh Grade Pill, but the reward was very generous, enough to hire Eighth Grade Alchemist."

"He should be a powerful figure from the Lion Nether Sect — the Lion Nether Sect annexed the Heavenly Snake Manor and then established contact with me, expressing their desire to rent the Space Wormhole year-round," Heavenly Flame Venerable added.

"They're using me like a pawn!" Xiao Yan shook his head, deciding to put it aside for now. Queen Medusa was already pregnant; he should let her rest more.

"So, you're going to the Central Continent this time? I'll go prepare the spaceship." Heavenly Flame Venerable breathed a sigh of relief. It was all for the best that Xiao Yan hadn't fallen for the Lion Nether Sect's provocations.

Xiao Yan had Qing Lin stay with Queen Medusa, and after summoning Zi Yan and Gu He, he boarded the spaceship with Heavenly Flame Venerable and entered the Space Wormhole.

The distance between the Central Continent and the Northwest Continent is extremely far; even through Space Wormhole, it would take nearly a month.

This is only because the spaceship is personally steered by Heavenly Flame Venerable; if it were an ordinary Dou Zong, the time would probably be several times longer.

Moreover, the space passage is surrounded by emptiness, so any noisy activities such as breaking through to the next level or refining High-Grade Pill inside the spaceship are prohibited.

However, Xiao Yan didn't stop there. Instead, he took out the dried corpse of the Eighth Grade Heavenly Demon Phoenix.

The mummified corpse seemed to have truly exhausted its energy, but in Xiao Yan's perception of his Spirit Realm Soul and the bloodline of the Ancient Void Dragon Emperor Bloodline of the Void, there were still traces of Magical Core and a few drops of Essence Blood remaining.

Moreover, this was no ordinary Eighth Grade Heavenly Demon Phoenix; its strength in life had probably reached the peak of the Eighth Rank — Xiao Yan could clearly sense that the Essence Blood contained within was far superior to that of the Seven-Winged Purple Gold Snake.