Heading to the Beast Domain, Feng Qing'er

Xiao Yan's words startled Venerable Feng for a moment, but he quickly understood what he meant.

"Nephew, are you planning to go to the Beast Domain to search for them yourself?" Venerable Feng put down his teacup, his expression becoming serious. "The Beast Domain is not, after all, human territory. The forces within it are complex and intertwined, and the Three Great Magical Beast Families have profound foundations. Even if your group is quite strong, if you really encounter those veteran powerhouses, a protracted battle might cause some trouble."

"Uncle Feng, rest assured, I have already made plans for this matter." Xiao Yan smiled, then turned to look at Zi Yan on his shoulder. "Before exploring the ruins, I need to take this girl back to the Ancient Void Dragon Clan. I will ask the powerful members of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan to lend a hand and accompany us to the Bone Mountains to find the whereabouts of the Dou Saint Ruins."

Upon hearing this, Venerable Feng was also taken aback, clearly not expecting Zi Yan to have such a background.

As for Mu Qingluan, who was standing to the side, she was even more surprised.

As the little princess of the Qingluan Clan, how could she not know the lofty status of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan in the Beast World?

I never expected that this Sister Zi Yan was a member of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan.

That's amazing!

Upon hearing Xiao Yan mention her, Zi Yan immediately straightened her small frame, and for some reason, she became smug, raising her chin as she said:

"Don't worry, even if the clan's experts don't intervene, I can still help Xiao Yan find the ruins!"

Clearly, after advancing to the next level, she is quite confident in her abilities.

This is not surprising, considering that even in a place like the Pill Realm, Zi Yan could come and go freely after breaking through to the Seventh Tier in the original storyline, and the Soul Hall's Space Lock could be opened at will.

Therefore, even if the ruins of that ancient Dou Sheng were well hidden, they could not escape her notice.

Moreover, Xiao Yan also has the Master of Devouring, whose strength in life was even stronger than that of an ordinary Peak Nine-Star Dou Saint. With his insight, he should also have a way to help Xiao Yan find the ruins.

Anyway, Xiao Yan remembered the ruins very clearly. They were in the Bone Mountains. Although the mountain range covered a large area and it would take some time to find them, it shouldn't be a big problem.

Upon hearing this, Venerable Feng's gaze lingered on Zi Yan for a moment. He hadn't expected that this seemingly ordinary but clever little girl would actually be a member of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan of the Void.

"That's excellent." Venerable Feng pondered for a moment, then nodded. "If the Ancient Void Dragon Clan were to intervene, the safety of exploring the ruins would be greatly increased."

After saying that, he looked at Xiao Yan, a hint of worry still in his eyes:

"However, the relationship between the Three Great Magical Beast Families is delicate, especially the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan and the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, who have always been at odds. You still need to be cautious when you operate in the Beast Domain, otherwise, if you attract the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan, even with such a powerful lineup, it will be quite troublesome to face the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan with its profound foundation."

"Uncle-Master's reminder is correct," Xiao Yan said solemnly. "We will proceed with caution. In addition, Junior Sister Qingluan comes from the Azure Luan Clan and is quite familiar with the situation in the Beast Domain. I wonder if we could ask her to accompany us, so that we can have someone to look after us."

Upon hearing this, Mu Qingluan's eyes lit up, and she quickly looked at her teacher.

Upon seeing this, Venerable Feng couldn't help but chuckle:

"You silly girl, you've been looking forward to going out and adventuring with your senior brother for a long time, haven't you? Well then, your senior brother does need someone familiar with the Beast Domain and someone he can trust. Why don't you go with him? Although the Azure Luan Clan isn't as prominent as the three major clans in the Beast Domain, they still have some connections. With you there, it will definitely save you a lot of trouble."

"Thank you, Master!" Mu Qingluan was overjoyed. She bowed to Venerable Feng, then looked at Xiao Yan with a smile, "Senior Brother, let me be your guide for the rest of the journey!"

Xiao Yan smiled and agreed:

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Junior Sister."

With the matter settled, everyone rested briefly at the Starfall Pavilion.

Taking this opportunity, Venerable Feng found a quiet room to ask Venerable Skyfire some questions about cultivation, while Xiao Yan, accompanied by Queen Medusa, Xiao Yi Xian, and Zi Yan, toured the Starfall Pavilion with Mu Qingluan.

The scenery Starfall Pavilion is unique. Because it is a space constructed from the power of meteorites, faint specks of light often float in the sky, like twinkling stars.

These are all stellar powers, surpassing even the Star Domain of the Danta. Xiao Yan can achieve twice the results with half the effort by cultivating here.

The people of the Starfall Pavilion were not familiar with Xiao Yan and the three beauties beside him, but when they heard Mu Qingluan address him as "Senior Brother" in a very intimate manner, and seeing Xiao Yan's youthful face and ability to stand on the void, they naturally understood that this Senior Brother Xiao was Dou Zong powerhouse. Many people cast curious and awe-inspiring glances at him.

However, some of the elders in the pavilion were different. They were also Dou Zong experts. As soon as they sensed Xiao Yan's aura, they found that their perception was as if it had disappeared into the sea.

This feeling can only be experienced when facing the Venerable Feng.

Therefore, no matter how hard it seemed, they vaguely knew in their hearts that Xiao Yan was not a Dou Zong powerhouse, but a Dou Zun expert!

When did the sect leader take in such a terrifyingly powerful disciple?

They couldn't understand it, but they didn't want to ask Xiao Yan directly, so they could only go back with a belly full of questions.

In the evening, Venerable Feng hosted a banquet to welcome everyone.

During the meeting, he gave a detailed account of the Starfall Pavilion's development over the past year and some recent developments in the Southern Region of Central Plains.

Xiao Yan also briefly explained his plans for the future.

Because Old Yao's matter cannot be exposed for the time being, Xiao Yan does not want the title of Young Pavilion Master for the time being. However, Venerable Feng said that with your Dou Zun level strength, if I say you are, then you are. As for why, it doesn't matter for now. If anyone has any objections, let them come and challenge Xiao Yan to a duel.

Obviously, no one had any objections.

After all, even Mu Qingluan, the only disciple of Venerable Feng who was considered by many disciples and elders to be a potential successor to the Pavilion Master, is now eager for Xiao Yan to take over immediately. So what objections could the others possibly have?

Having opinions is useless. When it comes to making decisions, Venerable Feng 'Starfall Pavilion orders have absolute authority. Of course, if Old Yao returns, that's a different story.

After all, many of the elders of the Starfall Pavilion had received favors from Old Yao. Perhaps Xiao Yan, the suddenly appearing Young Pavilion Master, would make them dissatisfied, but once Old Yao was resurrected, they would all become Xiao Yan's most loyal supporters.

Moreover, Xiao Yan himself is a distinguished High Eighth-Grade Alchemist, and no one dares to give someone of his status a hard time.

Therefore, when Venerable Feng announced at the banquet that Xiao Yan was the Young Pavilion Master of the Starfall Pavilion, many people were surprised, and some even showed strange expressions. However, out of trust in Venerable Feng and respect for Xiao Yan, this young Dou Zun expert, no one openly objected.

However, after the banquet, some of the elder members approached Venerable Feng to inquire about the reason.

Venerable Feng didn't mince words with them and told them directly that Xiao Yan was not an outsider, and that the Young Pavilion Master's identity was perfectly legitimate and without any problems. As for why, he couldn't say for sure now, but they had to keep it a secret. If the information leaked out, he would personally kill him.

Seeing Venerable Feng's resolute attitude, some astute elders immediately thought of a possibility and couldn't help but feel excited.

If it's really as they think, then the Starfall Pavilion will surely prosper!

So they slowly led some of the slower-reacting elders back to explain.

Venerable Feng was not actually worried that these people would leak secrets.

Firstly, they are all kind and righteous people who received a lot of kindness from Yao Chen in the past, some of whom even saved their lives. Over the years, they have devoted themselves to the Starfall Pavilion. At least in terms of character, they are completely trustworthy.

Secondly, he secretly added something to the tea that these elders drank when they came to his place. It wouldn't have any side effects; it would just allow him to pinpoint their locations at any time.

After Xiao Yan and his group left, he planned to close the Starfall Pavilion for a period of time, perhaps a year or two. Strict control would be exercised over the entry and exit of personnel. The reason was easy to make up: he would say that he needed to redesign, modify, and strengthen the Starfall Grand Formation of the Starfall Pavilion.

After all, the modification plans obtained from Venerable Skyfire and from the Master of Devouring by Xiao Yan did indeed contain methods for upgrading formations, and he could take this opportunity to put them to good use.

In any case, Starfall Pavilion has always been like a hidden sect, and cultivating Dou Qi is not something that can be accomplished in a day. Closing the mountain for a year or two is not a big problem.

Two days later, everything was ready.

Venerable Feng escorted everyone to the exit of the Starfall Pavilion, where Mu Qingluan was already waiting on a giant white crane.

She changed into a light blue outfit that allowed for easy movement, making her look even more dashing and heroic.

"Uncle Feng, let's set off then."

Xiao Yan cupped his hands in farewell.

"Be careful in everything," Venerable Feng solemnly instructed. "If needed, send me a message immediately."

Xiao Yan nodded emphatically, then turned around and joined the others on the back of the white crane. Looking towards the distant, rolling mountains, he took a deep breath and said loudly:

"Let's set off for the Beast Domain!"

Upon hearing this, Mu Qingluan smiled slightly, patted the white crane with her hand, and the white crane immediately understood and flew away.

As the legitimate daughter of the Azure Luan Clan, her bloodline has a significant suppressive effect on these avian magical beasts, making her perfectly suited to command the white cranes on their journey.

As for Zi Yan?

If she were to unleash her oppressive aura, not only would the white crane be frightened into crashing its plane, but even Mu Qingluan would find it difficult to withstand it.

The Ancient Void Dragon is, after all, the Supreme Realm of the Beast World, Zi Yan is a direct descendant of its royal bloodline, the future Dragon Emperor. The pressure of that bloodline would make even Heavenly Demon Phoenix of the same level feel extremely uncomfortable, let alone Mu Qingluan.

This trip to the Beast Domain, entering the territory of the magical beast clan, naturally brought some trouble. Fortunately, apart from Mu Qingluan, the rest of the people Xiao Yan brought were all comparable to Dou Zun expert in combat power. Even Zi Yan, a Tier 7 Magical Beast, could hold her own against Dou Zun if pushed too far.

Therefore, Xiao Yan wasn't particularly worried. However, knowing oneself and one's enemy is the key to victory in every battle, so he wasn't arrogant enough to think he could solve all the problems.

This trip wasn't actually aimed at the Bone Mountains, but rather we were proceeding according to Zi Yan's senses.

Now that she has entered adulthood, her connection with her clansmen is much clearer than when she first came to Central Plains. Therefore, following the direction of her bloodline connection, the people of East Dragon Island, who have been searching for the Dragon Emperor, can naturally sense Zi Yan's aura.

However, the journey was indeed somewhat tedious, so Xiao Yan wasn't in a hurry. It was Zi Yan who was a little impatient, so Xiao Yan casually made some secret-recipe pills for her to eat like candy. With something to chew on, Zi Yan became much more well-behaved.

"Qingluan, tell us about the power distribution in the Beast Domain, so we can prepare in advance and figure out who we should and shouldn't mess with."

Xiao Yan ignored the girl and turned his gaze to Mu Qingluan, who was sitting cross-legged to the side, and asked with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Mu Qingluan naturally answered without reservation, and immediately said:

"The Beast Domain is home to nearly seventy percent of the magical beast clans on the Dou Qi Continent. It is the domain of magical beasts, including the three major clans of the Beast World: the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan, the Nine Nether Deep Underworld Python Clan, Ancient Void Dragon Clan..."

The Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan is full of powerful figures and acts extremely domineeringly. Even though you, Senior Brother, have now advanced to the Dou Zun level, it's best not to provoke such a terrifying force casually, or you'll face considerable trouble."

Xiao Yan didn't care when he heard this. Anyway, he didn't have any Demon Phoenix Essence Blood or anything like that in this life. Feng Qing'er's strength was probably about the same as Mu Qingluan's at this moment, so she was no threat to Xiao Yan at all.

"Tch, what are the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan? If they dare to come, I'll slaughter them and eat them as roast chicken!"

Upon hearing this, Zi Yan patted her chest and said confidently.

Mu Qingluan felt somewhat helpless, but she didn't refute it. After all, the older sister in front of her was indeed an even more domineering Ancient Void Dragon than the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan.

Moreover, she had been hanging around Xiao Yan these past two days and had already learned some of Zi Yan's identity. To be honest, she had a vague feeling that unless the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan had some foresight and quickly found some exceptionally talented, beautiful, and pure-blooded women to be Xiao Yan's concubines, the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan would be doomed sooner or later!

In the future, the Dragon Emperor of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, Sister Zi Yan, and Dou Zun Brother Xiao Yan, who became a Dou Zun at the age of seventeen, are both figures that the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan cannot afford to provoke when they grow up.

These two are so close that they're always sticking together, and Medusa and Xiao Yi Xian Doctor, as the fiancées, have no objections whatsoever.

That means Sister Zi Yan will obviously become family with Senior Brother Xiao Yan as well.

When the time comes, Sister Zi Yan will say, "Xiao Yan, I don't like the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan. I'm going to wipe them out. I'll kill all the men and eat their meat, and give all the women to you as your mounts."

Wouldn't Senior Brother Xiao Yan then wield his thick, massive Heavy Profound Ruler and storm the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan, annihilating their entire clan?

Thinking of this, Mu Qingluan's heart skipped a beat.

In fact, if she could refine the bloodline of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan into her own body, she might be able to awaken her bloodline power and evolve from a Azure Phoenix into Ancient Sky Phoenix or something similar.

It seems she has no choice but to get involved!

Thinking of this, Mu Qingluan's eyes darted around, and she suddenly said casually, as if in idle conversation:

"Senior brother, it's quite a coincidence. Not long after I became a disciple of our master, perhaps because the Thunder Venerable of the Wind Lightning Pavilion had been defeated by our master, he took in a disciple of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan, who was said to be named Feng Qing'er."

"Um?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan raised an eyebrow upon hearing the familiar name.