Mysterious Space Beneath the Small Valley, Reunion with Xiao Yi Xian

Tang Chen mobilized his vast soul power, changing his perception from a multidirectional spread into a concentrated probe aimed in a single direction.

This method sacrificed the range of his perception in exchange for a greater detection distance.

His soul perception pierced straight through the soil, probing unobstructed into the depths beneath the small valley.

As his perception continued to descend, Tang Chen gradually gained a vague understanding of the underground situation.

"The farther down I go, the denser the energy becomes... Just what is hidden beneath this place?" Tang Chen's expression turned grave, his curiosity thoroughly piqued.

Finally, just as his soul perception was about to reach its limit, he sensed an underground space.

The moment he approached that area, Tang Chen clearly detected the rich energy contained within it, as well as a force of space that far surpassed that of a Dou Zun.

Sensing such handiwork, Tang Chen's expression changed drastically, and two words immediately surfaced in his mind:

Dou Saint!

Curiosity drove him to continue probing downward, but he did not dare let his guard down in the slightest. Carefully channeling his soul power, he examined that space bit by bit. At the same time, a jade slip for summoning his grandfather quietly slipped into his palm, ready to be crushed at any moment.

However, he soon discovered that even his Spirit Realm Grand Perfection soul power could not penetrate that barrier or glimpse the situation inside. Left with no other choice, Tang Chen could only investigate from the outside of the space.

After some investigation, he came to several conclusions: this was likely a sealed space, one that he could not enter with his current strength.

The seal was extremely ancient and had long since been left unattended. The space had become unstable, which was why its energy was leaking out.

Furthermore, Tang Chen had sensed not only dense energy, but also a familiar aura. Within that aura, there seemed to be a trace of life force.

Having investigated enough, Tang Chen did not dare linger and hurriedly withdrew his soul perception.

Once he calmed himself, his expression became rather animated. "Who would have thought that this tiny Monster Mountain Range hid something so extraordinary..."

"Is the Northwest Continent truly such a barren land?" Tang Chen could not help asking himself.

No one would have expected that the Northwest Continent, known as a barren land, not only concealed the Ancient Emperor's Cave Abode, but had also given birth to several Heavenly Flames and other wondrous treasures of heaven and earth, along with all manner of strange constitutions...

Now that he had discovered a space seemingly left behind by a Dou Saint, he could not help wondering what had happened on the Northwest Continent in the past for it to leave behind so many precious things.

"Did something happen?"

Tang Chen was deep in thought when a lazy, seductive voice sounded behind him. Immediately afterward, a soft, delicate body pressed against his back.

"Why did you come out without getting dressed?" Feeling the warmth behind him, Tang Chen curled his lips, his tone carrying a hint of reproach.

"What's there to be afraid of? There's no one around." Medusa's voice was full of teasing.

She had done it deliberately. Having sensed that no one was nearby, she had intentionally come without a stitch of clothing, solely to tempt Tang Chen into doing that.

After all, if doing that could improve one's cultivation, who would still be willing to cultivate properly through hard work?

As she spoke, Medusa's hand began to roam over Tang Chen's body, slowly moving lower.

How could Tang Chen fail to understand her intentions? With a faint smile, he casually cast a spatial barrier and quietly enjoyed Medusa's caresses.

After a round of tireless effort, Medusa finally received Tang Chen's careful instruction as she had wished, and her cultivation rose swiftly in turn.

After guiding Medusa's cultivation for several more days, Tang Chen finally left the Snake-People Tribe. Before departing, he left Medusa with a batch of medicinal pills and cultivation resources so that this little snake could grow stronger more quickly.

After leaving the Snake-People Tribe, Tang Chen went straight to the Jia Ma Imperial Capital. He was rather curious about how far Xiao Yan had progressed by now.

At this time, the Jia Ma Imperial Capital was hosting the Alchemist Grand Meeting, which was nearing its end. Relying on his formidable ability, Xiao Yan had made a stunning debut and ultimately claimed first place.

Tang Chen thus completely figured out the current timeline. Only a few days remained before Xiao Yan's Three-Year Agreement, and the long chain of grudges between Xiao Yan and the Soul Hall was about to begin.

"So he didn't absorb a Heavenly Flame, but instead chose to absorb Beast Flame to advance the Flame Mantra..." Tang Chen lightly sensed Xiao Yan's current cultivation. The boy had already reached the peak of the nine-star Dou Master realm, with abundant and solid Dou Qi.

After confirming the general point in the timeline and delivering the Sect-Breaking Pill he had promised Jia Xingtian, Tang Chen did not linger any longer and directly left the Jia Ma Empire.

He tore through space and crossed the void, arriving directly at Ten Thousand Poison Cliff in the Chu Yun Empire, where Xiao Yi Xian was cultivating in seclusion.

When he stepped out of the void and looked at Ten Thousand Poison Cliff's current appearance, he nearly failed to recognize it.

Compared to the last time he had come here, the place had changed beyond recognition. The poisonous miasma that had once filled the air was gone, and vast stretches of green vegetation had even grown across the land.

"Did Xiao Yi Xian refine all the poison here?" Tang Chen's expression shifted slightly. He had not expected Xiao Yi Xian to refine the poisonous gas so quickly.

At the same time, he became even more curious about just what level Xiao Yi Xian's strength had reached.

His figure flashed as he plunged straight to the bottom of the swamp, finally catching sight of Xiao Yi Xian.

Compared with half a year ago, Xiao Yi Xian had changed greatly. She had grown much taller, her figure had become increasingly alluring, and her beauty had gained an even more breathtaking charm.

She sat cross-legged with her eyes gently closed, Dou Qi circulating around her body.

Tang Chen lightly sensed her realm and was immediately startled by her peak Dou Zong strength.

As if sensing a familiar aura, Xiao Yi Xian slowly opened her eyes and immediately saw Tang Chen standing before her. In that instant, a radiant smile blossomed on her face as she softly said, "You're here."

"I didn't expect you to cultivate so quickly. Give you a little more time, and your cultivation might surpass mine." Tang Chen praised her with a smile.

"Of course. I've been working very hard at my cultivation." Hearing Tang Chen's praise, Xiao Yi Xian was delighted, and her voice carried a touch of playfulness.

As if that were not enough, she patted her full chest and said with a bright smile, "Don't worry. Once my cultivation is strong enough, I'll be the one protecting you."

"Then you'll have to protect me well from now on." Seeing her like this, Tang Chen could not help laughing. He stepped forward and drew her into his arms.

Xiao Yi Xian truly had grown up quite a bit. Holding her in his arms felt exceptionally wonderful.

Reunited after such a long separation and embracing each other so intimately, a fierce battle was naturally unavoidable.

Their bodies gradually entwined as they expressed, through their actions, the longing they had felt for one another over the past half year.

No one knew how much time had passed when the energy of heaven and earth around the swamp suddenly began to surge, wildly rushing toward its depths.

From deep within the swamp, a terrifying Dou Qi vortex slowly took shape. The phenomenon it caused made the entire world tremble.