Demonic Chaos

This area is covered with rubble and has little vegetation. Since the extraordinary spider was killed, there have been no monsters here.

The black and white earthen platform remains unchanged; only by passing through it can one enter the Inner Scenery Treasure.

The Little Fox had run away halfway there. After completing its mission, it complained that it didn't want to stay with that stinky man anymore, clearly holding a grudge. It was annoyed that Wang Xuan had tied it up.

Wang Xuan circled the nearby mountains and forests, fearing that there might be extraordinary beings lurking or "hunters" who could strike him hard once his spirit left his body.

The mountains and forests were silent, devoid of human habitation, and devoid of any powerful monsters.

Wang Xuan guessed that the group of young people from the outer area of the secret realm wouldn't come here anymore, because he couldn't collect all the Metal Token; he still had a few on him.

He arrived in front of the black and white earthen platform and began to mobilize the Mysterious Factor within his body, injecting them into the "keyhole," instantly transforming the place.

The Black and White Qi evaporated and eventually formed a channel.

Wang Xuan's spirit left his body and instantly rushed into the mist.

Overall, he wasn't too worried. Being inside the Inner Scenery Treasure, he was still able to sense the outside world. If anything unexpected happened, he would return to his physical body immediately.

A familiar scene unfolds: black and white mist surges, and Dao Body ahead of the passage. Earth Immortals explode, Ascension Masters disintegrate, Thousand-Armed True God perish, and Golden-winged Great Peng are annihilated...

Without any delay, Wang Xuan rushed through the passage and entered the Inner Scenery Treasure.

In an instant, Mysterious Matter surged and swirled around him, rapidly replenishing his needs.

The Mysterious Factor entered his spiritual body and then spread to his physical body outside the Inner Scenery Treasure.

In an instant, this substance made the flesh and blood in his body, which was originally about to dry up and lack this factor, cheer and jump for joy, and its activity began to surge.

Wang Xuan walked deeper into the Inner Scenery Treasure, arriving directly at the pool.

Now the mysterious Mysterious Mist is gone; he even took that treasure with him, leaving only a dense, watery Mysterious Factor.

Wang Xuan swallowed the Mysterious Matter in large gulps, his spirit rapidly invigorated, and his physical body's pores opened wide as his entire body absorbed the rich factors.

He knew this was his last time here; he wouldn't have another chance, so he would absorb as much as he could.

Finally, he simply entered the pool, cleansed his spirit, and drank deeply of the Mysterious Factor.

Outside, his physical body seemed to be buried by a heavy snowfall, with a massive amount of Mysterious Matter falling and entering his body from all directions.

In an instant, Mysterious Matter swirled within his internal organs, as if celestial mist had entered his body and cleansed his entire being.

Wang Xuan's flesh, organs, and bones were all resonating, filled with rich active substances, not only replenishing what he had lost, but also exceeding the amount.

The main reason is that his strength has improved since his last visit, so he can accommodate more people.

Finally, he felt he could absorb no more. His physical and mental state was better than ever before, and Mysterious Factor filled his entire body, nourishing every inch of his flesh and blood.

This was nothing short of a sacred baptism; the five internal organs of the body shone, resonated, and vibrated; the bones became crystal clear and lustrous; and the blood became increasingly bright and translucent.

Wang Xuan stood up from the pool and circled the Inner Scenery Treasure; indeed, there were no other treasures there.

His spirit returned to his body, and he stood up. Looking at the black and white earthen platform, he was deeply moved. This place was indeed a Good Fortune Land.

He thought for a moment, then placed the Metal Token he was carrying on the earthen platform and added some Mysterious Factor to them.

If the young people from the three Supernatural Planet of Euler, Yuhua, and Heluo find their way here, then let it remain for the destined one...

Wang Xuan absorbed the Mysterious Matter smoothly without being disturbed.

He made an appointment with Old Chen to go to the place of death together the next day.

However, Old Chen could only cross the border illegally, and he had to avoid the surveillance of the supernatural monsters; he couldn't openly break the rules.

He found a mountain peak, with ancient trees, verdant greenery, and gushing springs—a place of beautiful scenery. There, he began to study several scriptures, from the Sixteen-Foot Golden Body to the Nine Tribulations Profound Body, and then to the Purple Mansion Divine Arts and the Five-Colored Golden Elixir Primordial Spirit Art.

Without a doubt, any one of these physical techniques and methods for cultivating the spirit would be an invaluable scripture if placed in the outside world.

Each one is an extraordinary manual, holding a place in ancient myths and legends.

In the time that followed, apart from eating something, Wang Xuan devoted himself to studying several scriptures.

A day and a night passed, and in the early morning, Wang Xuan opened his eyes. He hadn't slept for very long, but he had already understood the meaning of those scriptures.

He went to the Eight Great Supernatural Lairs as agreed.

He and Old Chen had agreed to do some picking before venturing down the secret path. This time, he planned to give the Silver Bear a workout; being cooped up at home all the time wasn't good, so he needed to get it out in the open!

He waited for a long time, but Old Chen did not appear, which made him frown. Could something have happened?

At noon, a commotion came from the distant mountains and forests. Old Chen finally showed up, but he was in a sorry state. He was covered in blood and looked like he had just been chased.

However, Old Chen has become younger!

He no longer looks old; he now looks to be in his early thirties. The effects of the Earth Immortal Spring are amazing!

If this continues, he will likely grow even younger.

"Old Chen, since we entered the secret realm, why is it that every time I see you, you're bleeding and being chased?" Wang Xuan asked him.

Old Chen was alright; most of the blood was from the enemy, and he only had some superficial wounds.

"Damn the Yuhua Star people, they actually colluded with the monsters in the secret realm. One of the enforcers stood with them, providing all sorts of conveniences, and in the end, he even joined forces with them to hunt me down!"

Old Chen wiped away the bloodstains, looking resentful. He had unexpectedly discovered that the enforcers of the secret realm and the people of Yuhua Star were actually in cahoots to kill him.

If he hadn't reacted quickly and been good at escaping, he would have really died at their hands.

Wang Xuan immediately became extremely serious and said, "I encountered a similar situation last time, when I was blocked by a Black Horned Beast. It seems that some of the monster enforcers in the secret realm cannot be trusted!"

Then he asked if the monster was strong. "Let's just kill it!"

"It's a mongrel dog. I have a feeling it might be a monster that was deliberately released into the secret realm by the Yuhua Star people many years ago!" Old Chen said.

"It's alright, we'll eat dog meat after we get out of this place!"

"Trouble! They're coming!" Old Chen's expression changed. These people were no ordinary people, especially that stray dog, which was extremely powerful. If he hadn't used some trick to cut off one of its paws first, he definitely wouldn't have been able to outrun that dog.

Soon, Wang Xuan discovered the so-called mongrel dog. Damn it, was it really mongrel? It was taller than an elephant, with thick, flowing golden fur all over its body, and a pair of eyes the size of washbasins that shone with a fierce light.

It emerged from the bushes, enormous and terrifying, more ferocious than a super saber-toothed tiger, and with a roar it shook the trees to pieces, sending leaves flying everywhere.

Moreover, four more people were following behind it, chasing after Old Chen.

They really value Chen Yongjie immensely; such a grand operation is solely for eliminating him.

Even Wang Xuan was somewhat indignant. As an enforcer, he broke the ban first and helped the people of Yuhua Star hunt down their opponents, which was even more despicable than an executioner.

"Let's go pick the Demon Fruit!"

Let them share the pain!

Wang Xuan and Old Chen spoke at the same time, having reached the same conclusion. They turned and ran towards the Eight Great Supernatural Lairs.

Now, even Wang Xuan himself dares to charge in; he can now fight against some extraordinary monsters, though they are certainly too difficult to deal with.

"Roar!" The mighty, Supernatural Mastiff didn't bark, but instead let out a muffled roar like thunder.

"What if that mongrel recognizes the monsters here?" Wang Xuan whispered.

"I don't think we know it. This dog lives deep in the wilderness, not in this area," Old Chen said.

Wang Xuan thought about it and decided it wasn't a big deal. He could just forcibly collect the herbs. They were so close to the land of the dead that they could run in at any time. Would anyone dare to chase them?

"Fatty, I've brought my dog to see you. Get out of the way, or I'll unleash it on you!" Wang Xuan shouted.

Even from a distance, he saw the Silver Bear open its eyes, lying at the exit of the extraordinary cave, staring Death Zone at him.

It clearly recognized the thief.

Although the human failed, it was still furious last time, and now it roared and leaped up to attack them.

Without saying a word, Old Chen rushed over, ready to beat up the round, fat bear.

Then, he was slapped back by the fat bear, staggered, and almost flew out of his skin.

"Something's not right, this fat bear is really tough!" Old Chen exclaimed. He almost suffered a great loss as soon as they met.

He hurriedly shouted to the back, "Hey, you mongrel, come here quickly and help your master!"

Roar!

Behind them, the golden mastiff roared, shaking the mountain peaks, as if a prehistoric beast had descended from the sky and pounced.

Silver Bear slapped again, and Old Chen cooperated, flying backward with a scream.

Wang Xuan also flew backwards under the bear's paw.

Then, the Silver Bear's fur bristled, flashing silver light and crackling with electricity. With a roar, it unleashed a thick bolt of silver lightning that struck the mastiff, causing it to tremble violently and let out a miserable howl.

But the mastiff did not fall; it held on, trying to regain its spirit and send a telepathic message to the Silver Bear.

However, Xiong Er unleashed another burst of lightning and pounced forward to attack.

"You mutt, are you even up to the task? Protect the king!" Old Chen roared.

Then, while the Silver Bear pounced out, he and Wang Xuan rushed into the cave, picked the cluster of snow-white herbs, and ran away!

In an instant, the place was filled with the deafening roars of beasts, the rolling of rocks, the collapse of forests, and the interweaving of lightning, descending into complete chaos.

Wang Xuan and Old Chen fled without looking back, knowing that the Silver Bear, besides its initial encounter and fight with the mastiff, would surely pursue them as well.

It has to be said that the two were quite reckless. Instead of going to the next place, they ran off to the next nest, thinking that picking a single Demon Fruit was not enough.

The second den was inhabited by a bronze-colored pangolin. Although it was strong, it was no match for Old Chen and Wang Xuan. They managed to grab it by the tail and throw it out of the den!

The pangolin was furious; it had never seen such an unreasonable and ferocious person before.

The two picked six half-green, half-purple fruits from the cave and ran away. The fruits were potent enough, but they weren't fully ripe yet.

In fact, if they were truly ripe, they wouldn't have a chance to pick them; the monster would have eaten them itself.

Behind them, the Silver Bear came chasing after them as fast as lightning.

All I can say is that Old Chen and Wang Xuan were fast enough, each stride covering dozens of meters. After escaping the lair, they were still somewhat unwilling to give up, preferring to fight the Silver Bear rather than not harvest some more fruit.

Boom!

Old Chen was also... spewing thunderous breath, clashing with the Silver Bear, fighting as he ran. This time they were lucky; they leaped onto a bird's nest on a cliff and picked a golden herb.

There used to be a strange bird here, very difficult to deal with, but it went out to hunt.

"Let's harvest one last kind!" Old Chen and Wang Xuan were grimacing as the Silver Bear cleaved at them, never expecting it to be so powerful.

They had avoided the largest electric arcs, but were still occasionally touched by the electric grid.

The monster enforcer—the mastiff—was also relentlessly pursuing the prey, its fur bristling and even charred in some places, filled with uncontrollable rage!

Fortunately, this was a mountain forest. Wang Xuan and Old Chen plunged into the dense forest, making it easy for them to disappear from sight. The Silver Bear in mid-air, bombarding them relentlessly.

Its vision was obstructed, so it could only rely on its keen sense of perception to track.

Not long after, Wang Xuan and Old Chen successfully harvested a fragrant herb from the nest of a sleeping Silver Great Hedgehog.

But this hedgehog was not to be trifled with. It woke up instantly, and its sharp quills flew out one after another, like arrows, piercing through the rock walls, breaking through the giant trees, and "shooting" them from behind!

The two fled in terror, jumping off a cliff to escape the terrifying giant hedgehog, never daring to cause any more trouble.

Behind them, lightning flashed and thunder roared, arrows rained down, dogs barked and pangolins howled, and a strange golden bird in the distance cried out as it sped back to its nest, destined to pursue them.

Wang Xuan and Old Chen were in a terrible state, running away from the mountain tortoise's nest, jumping off cliffs, and leaping across streams.

The mountain tortoise was practicing its Turtle Steps when it saw Wang Xuan. It was as if they were mortal enemies meeting again. How dare this thief who stole its fruit come here? It had been stalking him for days!

Unfortunately, it was destined to suffer a loss. Wang Xuan was no longer the same as before, and with Old Chen's help, the mountain tortoise was smashed so hard that its shell roared, and it flew dozens of meters away, crashing into the mountain wall. Its eyes widened, and it seemed to doubt its very existence!

Wang Xuan and Old Chen finally managed to escape into the Lost Land at the last moment, narrowly escaping death at the hands of several monsters.

Upon entering, they quickly devoured the four types of Demon Fruit without saying a word.

"I can't take it, it really hurts!" Old Chen was experiencing this tearing sensation for the first time. After entering, he started bleeding all over his body and was about to mutate. He grimaced and felt like his body was about to explode.

"Huh?!" Wang Xuan was shocked because a thick fog had rolled in from the dead land. He and Old Chen were only two meters apart, but they lost contact in an instant.

"Old Chen!" He called out many times, but there was no response. Clearly, they were separated. Were they to go their separate ways?

He was somewhat worried and hoped that Old Chen would be alright and leave this place alive.

Soon, another thought occurred to him: what if the Ferryman Xu Fu started talking to Old Chen, discussing human affairs, and mentioning Old Zhong's words...?

"Old Chen, you absolutely mustn't say anything carelessly. If he says he knows Old Zhong and has fought alongside him for many days, he'll most likely... get beaten half to death!" Wang Xuan muttered to himself. He'd forgotten to tell Old Chen about this. The Ferryman absolutely hated Old Zhong; he'd dug up his assets and cut off his escape route. He'd definitely extend his hatred to Old Zhong's entire family!

Thanks to Zhenye Tingqiu and Yunzhongdian for their support.