As the first light of dawn glimmered, Shi Qingyun and Little Red set off on their journey.
Watching that figure swiftly vanish into the horizon, Shi Qingfeng silently said to himself:
Rest assured, I will protect everything here.
A streak of rising golden sunlight fell upon Shi Qingyun, lending even the savage mask on his face a hint of sanctity.
"Before heading to the Upper Realm, I should get some resources first."
"Otherwise, I won't have any resources to undergo a transformation in the Upper Realm."
Shi Qingyun shook his head and spoke somewhat helplessly. Little Red, perched on his shoulder, seemed to understand him and chirped in agreement.
Man and beast turned into a streak of light and sped into the distance.
Xiling Beast Mountain lay within the Primordial Divine Mountain. It was a burial ground where the remains of many ancient Ferocious Beasts were interred.
Mist wreathed this place year-round, and few people ever came here, not only because of Xiling Beast Mountain's immense power, but also because of the strangeness of this place.
Yet on this day, its peace was broken.
Shi Qingyun's figure flickered through the void. With just a light step through empty space, he arrived above Xiling Beast Mountain.
A powerful aura erupted from him, instantly scattering the mist constantly gathering below.
It exposed the ghastly white bones buried in the ground.
Divine light flickered in Shi Qingyun's eyes as he looked toward the Mist Forest and saw a formation faintly appearing deep within the mist.
"Found it!"
A soft utterance left his mouth, yet it rang through this space like mighty bells, sending rings of sound crashing toward the formation.
The void trembled and space shattered. All the mist along the way scattered, exposing a massive formation glittering with golden light deep in