Break Through Life and Death to See the Great Way; Nine-Turn Divine Art Forges the Future (Continued)

"Master, sh-should we go farther in and take a look?"

"I can smell that fragrance again."

Just then, the Treasure Seeking Rat tugged timidly at Yun Xiao's collar.

That look in her eyes was terrifying. Had Master been bewitched?

"What? The fragrance of human flesh?"

Two beams of divine light shot from Yun Xiao's eyes, but when she saw the Treasure Seeking Rat's terrified expression, she immediately came to her senses.

"Mm. Let's go."

She nodded calmly and, guided by the trembling Treasure Seeking Rat, continued toward the depths of the mountaintop.

"Vmmm—"

After ten thousand steps, a green radiance came into view ahead, giving off a gentle and peaceful feeling. Even the snow swirling around them seemed to slow.

Yun Xiao quickened her pace. Before long, she spotted a small green banner standing atop a crag, gathering boundless Innate Spiritual Energy as it fluttered in the wind and snow!

The East—Green Lotus Treasure Color Banner. Its relic radiance calmed the mind and spirit, drove away evil, and rendered all magic powerless!

"Another one of the Innate Five Directions Banners!"

Yun Xiao's face lit up with delight. She reached out and summoned the small banner into her hand.

"Vmmm—"

As soon as the banner touched her hand, she felt refreshed and clear-headed. Her state of mind settled, and even her understanding of Heaven and Earth deepened.

"If I use this Green Lotus Treasure Color Banner together with the Fragment of the Jade of Creation and the Enlightenment Realm, it'll be of great use."

Yun Xiao nodded with satisfaction. After putting the banner away, she continued onward.

"Master, let's go in another direction..."

Just then, the Treasure Seeking Rat suddenly tugged at her sleeve.

"What's wrong?"

"I smell blood. There's definitely something terrifying gestating up ahead!"

The Treasure Seeking Rat's voice