Upon receiving Xiao Yan's answer, Zhukun nodded in relief. "Good. I've expended quite a bit myself, so I'll go rest and recover first."
The only people on the continent capable of monitoring the Extraterritorial Evil Clan while still having enough strength to ensure they would not be ambushed and killed were the three remaining Nine-Star Dou Sheng experts: Zhukun, Soul Heavenly Emperor, and Gu Yuan. The three had to take turns keeping watch, each for three days. In other words, it would be Zhukun's turn again in six days, so he truly needed to hurry and replenish his losses.
"All right. Later, I'll have some soul-nourishing herbs and medicinal pills sent to Uncle."
After learning the most crucial information regarding the timing from Zhukun, Xiao Yan relaxed somewhat. Time was indeed tight, but it had not yet reached the point where disaster was imminent. He still had time to improve his strength, such as forging the fourth Gate of Silent Death and completing the Gate of Silent Death Formation.
With a flash of Xiao Yan's Storage Ring, the jade slip given to him by Soul Heavenly Emperor appeared in his palm. The jade slip continuously emanated a chill, revealing its origin.
Xiao Yan moved and returned to his residence, beginning his secluded cultivation.
After reading all the information within the jade slip and learning the full details of cultivating the Gate of Silent Death, Xiao Yan could not help but sneer.
"It actually requires an existence above Five-Star Dou Saint to cultivate this art using their own body and soul as its foundation. The Gate of Silent Death is bound to its creator's life; they prosper together and suffer together. Once the Gate of Silent Death is successfully forged, it can only be used five times. After five uses, its