Three days later, deep in the Sacred Ancestor Mountain Range, in the Endless Forest.
Towering ancient trees blotted out the sky. Sunlight filtered through layer upon layer of branches and leaves, scattering mottled patches of light across the ground. The air carried the fragrance of earth and fresh vegetation, but the rank scent unique to demon beasts lurked beneath it.
Four figures raced through the primeval forest like the wind.
They were Xiao Tianhao, Xiao Ning'er, Huyan Lanruo, and Yang Xin, who had finished replacing her demon spirit and cultivation technique.
After replacing her demon spirit and cultivation technique, Yang Xin had broken straight through to Black Gold rank.
All of them were now merged with their respective demon spirits.
After two days of adjustment and practice, Yang Xin had grown much more familiar with her newly integrated demon spirit. Merging with it had also brought a stunning change to her appearance.
After merging with the Inferno Phoenix, this master alchemist, originally gentle and refined with a hint of allure, gained the grace and nobility of the king of birds.
Her skin seemed fairer and more delicate, faintly suffused with a warm red glow. Most striking of all was her purple hair, now threaded with magnificent shades of crimson gold that shimmered in the light.
A pair of fiery-red wings extended from her back like flowing lava, adding a touch of commanding power to her noble bearing.
When she first revealed this transformation, even Xiao Tianhao had been stunned by her beauty. Huyan Lanruo and Xiao Ning'er had stared for a moment, secretly envying that unique presence.
Yang Xin flew at the front. Although she was the oldest of the group, she had the least combat experience and needed real battles to build it up.
Demon beasts occasionally sprang at