While the elders pressed Hua She'er with questions, a vast, overwhelming energy pressure spread through the Forbidden Land. You Ruo settled back into the Cold Pool and looked toward its source. A pale purple serpentine phantom circled in midair. Judging by its appearance, it was unmistakably the soul of the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python that had been born while You Ruo was unconscious.
"I never thought you would remain in this form..."
As You Ruo gazed at the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python's familiar appearance, her eyes fell on the figure below, whose aura was that of a newborn. A trace of nostalgia crossed her face.
"But with the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python as your companion beast soul, your talent will surely surpass mine..."
You Ruo spoke softly, her face showing a tenderness and serenity no outsider had ever seen. She carefully gathered the newborn into her arms, and the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python's circling phantom vanished. Silence returned to the Forbidden Land.
Pearl City, Central Plains.
Xiao Fan had been reclining in a chair with his eyes closed. When he heard the system's voice, his eyes snapped open, excitement flashing within them. Even the Dou Qi inside him began to surge.
Under Xiao Fan's terrifying energy pressure, the peaceful courtyard seemed to be locked in place. Even space itself froze.
Whoosh!
Xiao Yan and Zi Yan, who had been cultivating with their eyes closed, were startled awake by Xiao Fan's uncontrolled aura. They exchanged a glance, both thinking the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan had found them. Instantly on guard, they looked toward Xiao Fan and prepared to fight.
Yet when Xiao Yan and Zi Yan looked at Xiao Fan, they found his expression brimming with excitement.
As Xiao Fan's junior brother, Xiao Yan had known him for years, but