Returning to Dark Night Forest, First Encounter with Han Li!

The cultivators within the clan, especially the younger generation, all put in their best effort to cultivate, preparing for the clan's Family Tournament and Family Grand Competition two and four years from now.

Among them, Zhang Xuanyue, Zhang Wanjun, and Zhang Xuanlong are the favorites to Family Tournament.

Four years later, Zhang Xuanming will undoubtedly be the champion of the Family Grand Competition.

After receiving spiritual energy back, Zhang Xuanming's cultivation had reached the Qi Refining Peak, and he was currently in seclusion breaking through to Foundation Establishment.

Originally, Su Muyan had a chance to compete with Zhang Xuanming, but now that she is pregnant, she has lost that opportunity.

Zhang Xuanbing and Zhang Xuanchen will not participate in this Family Grand Competition.

Because there's no need for that.

Meanwhile, in the Dark Night Forest.

Zhang Xuanchen used his memory to directly arrive above that Small World.

Unlike the Desolate Spirit Cliff is unable to circulate spiritual energy.

You can circulate spiritual energy by going down from here, but the further down you go, the more difficult it becomes.

But it can still save a lot of time.

The Great Sage, perched on Zhang Xuanchen's shoulder, looked at this familiar place with eyes full of disdain.

He said, "I never imagined I'd be back here again."

Having been imprisoned in that Small World below for so many years, his impression of this place was absolutely terrible.

Seeing the Great Sage's expression, Zhang Xuanchen smiled and comforted him:

This time, that space can't hold you back.

Moreover, this space contains a Fourth-stage Spirit Vein, making it an excellent place for secluded cultivation. If possible in the future...

I'd also like to move it to Xuanxiao Mountain.

You shouldn't harbor such hostility towards this place.

"Alright, alright, let's go. You've said it so many times along the way." The Great Sage replied and then jumped down into the narrow crevice first.

Zhang Xuanchen smiled helplessly, looked at Luo Lingshuang, and said gently:

"Shuang'er, the area below is a spiritually impenetrable zone. The further you go down, the more blocked the flow of spiritual energy within your body will become."

So don't worry, just follow me."

Hearing this, Luo Lingshuang nodded and said, "Okay."

It's truly unexpected that there's a Small World with Fourth-stage Spirit Vein deep within this eerie, spirit-suppressing zone.

"And you even found it, Brother Chen? Was it because of your special physique that you sensed it?"

"Yes, but even though this place is secluded, we still need to be careful."

In case someone else discovers this place, it will give us a chance to react.

"Uh-huh."

After exchanging a few words, the two flew down one after the other.

As time went on, the two sensed that their meridians seemed to be suppressed by an invisible force.

It's becoming increasingly congested.

At first, it could fly, but in the middle level, it could only use its spiritual energy to jump back and forth.

Once you reach the lower levels, you can only slowly climb down.

This journey took the two of them half a day.

The Great Sage had been waiting outside the cave for a long time. Seeing Zhang Xuanchen approach, he leaped onto his shoulder and said in a deep voice:

"Xuan Chen, there's an unfamiliar aura and smell here."

Someone came here after we left that day!

That guy might still be in this space. Should we go in?

Without a second thought, Zhang Xuanchen said directly, "Let's go in. We were the ones who discovered this place first."

Why can't I get in?

Great Sage, Xuanjing, Little Lotus, Shuang'er, get ready.

If anything goes wrong, don't hold back, kill them directly!

As soon as he finished speaking, three mid-grade Third-grade Mid-tier Spirit Talisman instantly appeared in his hand.

With a serious expression, he pushed aside the giant rock blocking the entrance to the Small World.

He exchanged a glance with Luo Lingshuang, then stepped inside.

Suddenly everything went white, Two People and a Monkey appeared in the Small World.

The moment Zhang Xuanchen entered, he saw a young man with an ordinary face sitting cross-legged on a futon, cultivating.

Floating in front of him was a small Little Green Bottle emitting a blue light.

A pale blue liquid was visible on it.

It's clearly a rare treasure.

Before Zhang Xuanchen could think further, a Third-grade Mid-tier array— the Azure Sun Profound Fire Formation— rose up beneath his feet!

As the array patterns lit up, a surge of flames suddenly exploded around them.

Ten thousand azure fireballs instantly condensed and hurtled towards Zhang Xuanchen, Luo Lingshuang, and the Great Sage.

At the critical moment, Zhang Xuanchen and Luo Lingshuang decisively activated the pre-prepared Third-grade Mid-tier Defense Spirit Talisman.

An energy shield enveloped the two of them.

It blocked the fireball's attack.

The Great Sage, however, chose to tough it out.

His body instantly grew to twenty zhang in length, and he roared:

"A trivial skill!"

His fists were covered in a layer of Crimson Gold Light as he punched the incoming fireballs one after another.

"Fellow Daoist, if you don't stop the Formation from operating, you will become our enemy." Zhang Xuanchen looked sharply at Han Li, who had opened his eyes.

A murderous intent flashed in his eyes.

The fact that the opponent possesses a powerful treasure, yet the intelligence reports from afar failed to provide any warning, indicates that this young man at the Foundation Establishment Peak has a trump card up his sleeve.

And it's a trump card that allows them to escape from us.

That's why Zhang Xuanchen said that.

Otherwise, the other party is already gone.

Upon hearing Zhang Xuanchen's words, Han Li pondered for a moment and immediately turned the Array Plate in his hand, stopping the operation of the Azure Sun Profound Fire Formation.

The person before them was, without a doubt, the one who had taken the spiritual object from this space.

There was actually a Third-stage Mid-tier Monkey Demon protecting him.

They're not easy to deal with.

He does have a trump card up his sleeve, but he can't use it easily.

If he expends a few, he'll be in trouble if he encounters members of the Ancient Blade Sect in the future.

He said, "I'm truly sorry, fellow Daoists."

I was being hunted by members of the Ancient Blade Sect and accidentally escaped to this place.

When I arrived here, I saw that it was in a mess and assumed it was an abandoned, unclaimed place. Since it was relatively secluded, I decided to use it as a place for seclusion and healing.

That's why they set up Formation at the cave entrance to prevent the Ancient Blade Sect from chasing after them.

I'm truly sorry for disturbing you two fellow Daoists.

Upon hearing Han Li's words, Zhang Xuanchen chuckled and replied, "Then you are indeed wrong, fellow Daoist."

This is not unclaimed land; it's a treasure trove with a Fourth-stage Spirit Vein. How could I possibly give it up so easily?

Hearing Zhang Xuanchen's words, Han Li smile:

"In that case, I, Han, will take my leave."

He naturally wouldn't easily give up this Small World, but with that Third Stage- tier monkey around, he was simply avoiding its sharp edge for now.

There will be plenty of opportunities to take it back in the future.

There's no need to rush.

Just as he took a few steps forward, Zhang Xuanchen's lips curled into a slight smile.

He said, "Wait."

Fellow Daoist Han, you cannot leave now.

My fiancée needs to break through to the Golden Core stage here. I'm worried about you leaving.

What if you bring your men and trap us like turtles in a jar?