Within the valley, fierce winds raged and howled without pause. At a nearby pass, two figures stood silently, letting the tsunami-like energy wash over them without budging an inch.
Surging natural energy converged from every direction, turning the once-clear blue sky dark and gloomy.
An energy vortex nearly three hundred feet across gradually took shape, pouring madly into the cave. The enormous disturbance sent beasts roaring throughout the deep mountains. Beneath the might of heaven, countless low-rank magical beasts trembled, prostrating themselves on the ground and whimpering incessantly.
"This is causing too much of a stir. At this rate, the powerhouses within thousands of miles will probably notice."
Sensing the increasingly terrifying aura within the cave, Su Qian smacked his lips, utterly stunned.
Queen Medusa glanced at the person and two beasts swiftly returning from the horizon, then cast her gaze toward the Black-Corner Region.
At that moment, she finally understood why Chen Cang had come to Jia Nan Academy to enter seclusion. Had he stayed in the Black-Corner Region, even those Dou Zong powerhouses would likely have stirred at the news.
But here in Jia Nan Academy, even if those powerhouses sensed something, they would not dare set foot inside lightly.
Even in the worst-case scenario, if those people did come, with Su Qian's Dou Zong strength added to hers, she was confident she could keep Chen Cang safe.
"It doesn't matter. If they dare make a move, we'll settle accounts with them later."
Demon Flame Valley, Black-Corner Region.
Inside a dim secret chamber, a Blood-Haired Elder wearing a Skull Yellow Robe sat meditating with his eyes closed. His face was so gaunt that it was little more than skin stretched over bone, resembling a skull at first glance.
Suddenly, his deeply sunken eyes snapped open. An eerie