While the magical beasts all over the mountain frantically searched for Yun Yun, Xiao Yan slipped back toward his hiding place under Yao Lao's protection, without alerting a single beast.
What he did not know was that two visitors had quietly stopped by his hiding place.
"Teacher, that battle between Dou Emperors was incredible! That woman's final move was so powerful. If the Amethyst Winged Lion King hadn't dodged in time, she probably would have pierced right through his head."
Recalling the dazzling, perilous battle he had secretly watched, Xiao Yan felt excitement stir in his heart. This was the first time he had ever witnessed a Dou Huang expert fight a high-ranking magical beast.
"That was nothing. When true experts fight, the heavens darken and the earth falls into shadow. They can destroy heaven and earth."
Yao Chen, who resided within the Bone Flame Ring, was unimpressed. His transmitted voice even carried a note of disdain.
Knowing that Yao Chen had an extraordinary background and considerable pride, Xiao Yan hurriedly agreed. "Yes, yes, of course. With all your experience, what haven't you seen..."
As he spoke, Xiao Yan returned to the waterfall, intending to pack up the Medicine Cauldron and other things beside the cave. But just as he approached the Medicine Cauldron, the Explosive Talisman beneath it detonated.
"Hiss, hiss!"
"What's that sound?"
Yao Chen instantly sensed the sound of the fuse, and a sense of danger flooded his heart. "Danger!"
A streak of white light shot out of the Bone Flame Ring and formed a transparent wall, constructed from soul power.
Boom!!!
The Explosive Talisman detonated, instantly unleashing a powerful shock wave that hurled the Medicine Cauldron into the air. The wall of soul power Yao Chen had hastily created was not strong enough to fully block