Yes, Late Origin Transformation Realm. When Xiao Yan and Leng Bingshuang had intercourse, the residual energy of the Extreme Cold Ice Soul within his body allowed Xiao Yan to coincidentally break through to the Late Origin Transformation Realm. As for Leng Bingshuang, her cultivation is now at the Peak Late Origin Transformation Realm, and she is only one step away from the Origin Return Realm.
However, the moment the Heaven-Reaching Giant Ape in the cave sensed Xiao Yan's presence, it seemed as if something suddenly came to mind...
"It's you! That human brat who spied on me back then!"
His crimson eyes were filled with shock. Only a few years had passed, yet this kid in front of him had grown to such a level. It was truly astonishing!
"Hehe, it seems you still remember me."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan smiled faintly, a hint of cunning in his smile.
"How is this possible? How could your cultivation level have improved so quickly!"
Seeing Xiao Yan admit it with a smile, the Heaven-Reaching Giant Ape was even more shocked. In just a few short years, how could he have imagined that the former Half-Emperor had now become a powerhouse at the Origin Transformation Realm!
Xiao Yan simply grinned at this, while the Lin She beside him chuckled lightly, its face full of mockery.
"Enough with the small talk, I've come to find you to get you out of here."
With his arms crossed, Xiao Yan glanced down at the cave entrance. Upon hearing this, the shock that had been lingering in his heart vanished instantly, replaced by excitement and elation. He had been sealed here for countless Suiyue, and now, he finally had a chance to get out!
"Kid... uh, no, you... are you telling the truth? You're willing to help me break the seal and leave this place?"
Xiao Yan's words made the Heaven-Reaching Giant Ape's address sound more Zhuang Zhong, and its voice clearly revealed an uncontrollable excitement. Its scarlet beast eyes were fixed on the cave entrance, as if trying to see Xiao Yan clearly from above.
"Of course, otherwise I wouldn't have come here again."
"Only..."
Just then, Xiao Yan paused slightly in his words, and the Heaven-Reaching Giant Ape's heart skipped a beat.
"As expected, you risked your life to save me; it's hard to believe you didn't have some ulterior motive."
In the blink of an eye, the Heaven-Reaching Giant Ape fell silent once more, and a cold laugh followed.
Of course, even so, Xiao Yan could still sense the latter's eagerness from his words.
He had been sealed here for far too long. If there were even a sliver of hope to allow him to leave, the Heaven-Reaching Giant Ape would never give up easily. Now that this opportunity had come before him, how could he possibly calm his emotions?
"Heh, I can rescue you, but you have to do one thing for me."
Xiao Yan smiled and said calmly.
"What's up?"
"Join my faction."
"Impossible! Hmph, I've never been bound by anyone. Join your forces? Dream on!"
The Heaven-Reaching Giant Ape scoffed coldly and ignored Xiao Yan. Upon hearing this, a glint flashed deep in Xiao Yan's eyes, then he shrugged helplessly and said:
"Alright then, I won't force you. Since you're not willing to join, let's just pretend we were never here. Goodbye... oh no, I mean never again."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Yan turned around and was about to leave with the Lin She beside him. The latter was a little unwilling and quickly turned to look at Xiao Yan, only to find a hint of a smile on his lips. The Lin She immediately understood and smiled slyly. Then it turned around and the two of them flew away from the edge of the forest without hesitation.
The Heaven-Reaching Giant Ape inside the cave hesitated, unable to believe that Xiao Yan could so easily turn away after re-entering this Ancient Ruins. However, when he clearly sensed that Xiao Yan and the other person's auras were getting further and further away from him, and were even about to leave this mountain forest, the urgency in his heart finally made him speak.
"Wait a minute... you won!"
The unwilling words echoed through the mountains and forests. In the distant void, Xiao Yan and his companion heard these words and smiled with satisfaction. They then turned around and returned to their original spot within a few minutes, their eyes once again fixed on the cave below with a playful expression.
"Hmph, you win. Now you can let me out!"
The Heaven-Reaching Giant Ape a hateful sneer, its voice filled with resentment.
"Hehe, why say such things? I saved you, and you joined me. It's a mutually beneficial arrangement, a win-win situation for both of us. How can you say I've won?"
Xiao Yan spoke with a smile, Heaven-Reaching Giant Ape curled its lip and urged him on repeatedly.
Seeing this, Xiao Yan and the Lin She beside him exchanged a glance and grinned. Then, Xiao Yan raised his foot and took a step forward. At the same time, the vast Origin Qi within his body began to circulate.
With a backhand grip, the jet-black Heavy Xuan Ruler instantly appeared inch by inch. Then, streams of dense Origin Qi swirled upwards. Immediately afterward, the giant ruler was swung over his head and swung out fiercely.
" Sevenfold Heaven-Breaking Ruler! One foot! Two feet! Three feet..."
Six feet in succession, a powerful force slammed into the six black stone pillars, causing the heavens and earth to tremble. Then, to the astonishment of the Lin She behind them, the six stone pillars shattered with a crash!
With the formation broken, the Heaven-Reaching Giant Ape was also freed!
"Roar!"
The earth-shattering roars of beasts echoed throughout the entire mountain forest. Instantly, all the powerful magical beasts in the forest also let out a thunderous roar, as if in response, or as if declaring their status in the forest.
"Huh?"
Just then, Xiao Yan, who was hovering in mid-air, suddenly frowned, inwardly surprised. He glanced at the giant ape that had burst from the ground before him, and after a moment, asked with a suspicious look:
"How come your cultivation level is only Eight-Star Dou Di?"
According to Xiao Yan's investigation, the guy's true cultivation level should be at the Origin Transformation Realm. However, for some reason, even after escaping the seal, his cultivation level is only Eight-Star Dou Di. Such strength is not much of a help to Xiao Yan.
"Cough cough..."
Upon hearing this, the Heaven-Reaching Giant Ape couldn't help but cough twice, then said:
"My original cultivation level was indeed quite high, at the Origin Transformation Realm. However, back then, the owner of this wretched place placed two seals on me. One was to seal my cultivation level, and the other was to suppress me here. Over the years, although my cultivation level has gradually recovered somewhat, it is still a long way from the Origin Transformation Realm."