The Southern Region, the Far Southern Land, Nanlin City.
In a slightly dilapidated courtyard, Xiao Yan and his group were sitting cross-legged and resting. In Xiao Yan's hand, a Storage Ring lay quietly. This was the Storage Ring taken from the corpse of Futu Hao. That old fellow was a powerful expert at the Origin Emperor level and had lived for a thousand years. It was believed that there were probably many treasures in the Storage Ring. Now that he was dead, everything in the Storage Ring should naturally belong to him.
With a thought, Xiao Yan's surging Spiritual Strength immediately began to flow, then condensed into a wisp and entered the Storage Ring in his palm.
With the intervention of his Spiritual Strength, everything contained in the Storage Ring was imprinted into Xiao Yan's mind: high-level Cultivation Methods and Combat Skills, rare pills, endless Spirit Stone, and even a number of extremely rare medicinal herbs and some Formation Plate. If these things were taken out, they would definitely cause a huge sensation in the outside world. But now, they all belong to Xiao Yan.
Unfortunately, although the treasures in this Storage Ring were exceptionally valuable, with Xiao Yan's current perspective, few things could catch his eye anymore. After a brief examination, he reluctantly withdrew his Spiritual Strength.
However, just as Xiao Yan's Spiritual Strength was about to withdraw from the Storage Ring, a seemingly insignificant fragment suddenly appeared in Xiao Yan's mind from somewhere within the Storage Ring. Almost instantly, the Spiritual Strength that was about to withdraw abruptly stopped, and then a flash of light appeared on the Storage Ring, and a small piece of black paper appeared in Xiao Yan's palm.
A pair of jet-black eyes stared intently at the small, tattered piece of parchment before him, sensing the slightly familiar aura emanating from it and the special power contained within. Xiao Yan's expression gradually froze, then transformed into shock and ecstasy.
"Ha ha ha ha..."
Uncontrollable laughter erupted from Xiao Yan in the courtyard, echoing throughout the entire manor. However, those outside who heard it hurriedly retreated, their expressions changing, as if afraid of offending him. Meanwhile, in the courtyard, Xiao Yi Xian and the others looked at Xiao Yan, who had suddenly burst into laughter, with suspicion. Although they could sense the surprise in his heart, they felt it was a bit too exaggerated.
" The Origin Return Mantra... I never expected it, I really never expected it! It's actually in Futu Hao's Storage Ring! It's like searching high and low without finding it, only to have it come to me so easily. With this, my ancestor's cultivation techniques are now complete!"
This seemingly unremarkable piece of black paper is yet another fragment of the Origin Return Mantra!
The Origin Return Mantra that Xiao Xuan cultivates is the first volume of the three volumes of the Origin Return Mantra. In addition, there is the second volume that he obtained from the inheritance of Venerable Heavenly Severing, and the half-fragment that Xiao Yan obtained at the auction in the Western Region. The last remaining part of the Origin Return Mantra is now in Xiao Yan's hands!
Once this fragment returns to Xiao Xuan's hands, the Origin Return Mantra will be completely complete, and Xiao Xuan's strength will likely reach an even higher level!
The Origin Return Mantra is a terrifying Saint Class cultivation technique that, once mastered, will surely lead to a cultivation level reaching the Yuan Zun realm. Now, Xiao Yan has finally collected all of it. All he has to do now is wait for the day he sees Xiao Xuan again and hand over this incomplete scroll to him, which will put his great mind at ease.
Half a day later, the group set off again from Nanlin City and continued eastward.
With the departure of Xiao Yan and his group, Nanlin City completely lost all its powerful figures. In an instant, this large city, which was quite famous Far Southern Land, became a coveted prize in the eyes of countless people. The Origin King who had come to offer their congratulations the day before returned with large groups of people, but without any flattery or respect. Powerhouses from all sides gathered together, frantically vying for everything in the city. In just a few days, the huge city was divided and occupied by various forces. Meanwhile, Xiao Yan and his group leisurely traveled to a city in the Far Southern Land.
Donghua City.
Donghua City is an important city connecting the Central Region and the Southern Region. The teleportation array within it leads directly to the Central Region, making it an extremely important urban hub on the continent's border. Its founders were a powerful force in the Central Region. However, Donghua City is now under the management of the Cloud-Hidden Pavilion.
Outside Donghua City, Xiao Yan and his companions stood solemnly. Their arrival here meant that they were only one teleportation array away from the Central Region.
"So this is Donghua City? It's truly amazing!"
Gazing at the majestic city that stretched out before them like a mountain range, Xiao Yan and his companions couldn't help but feel a deep sense of shock. The sheer size of the city was beyond their imagination. The towering city walls had a cold, steel-like sheen, and were engraved with various mysterious runes. The aura emanating from them was so powerful that it made people feel a sense of pressure. Even with Xiao Yan's strength, he couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart.
Donghua City itself is practically a giant array!
"What an amazing formation! This formation is probably much stronger than the protective formation of Burning Flame Valley!"
The group's expressions were solemn, their gazes lingering on the formation for a long time before they slowly walked towards the city amidst the strange looks from those around them.
As Xiao Yan and his group entered the city, the magnificent scene before them was even more astonishing. Skyscrapers rose from both sides of the streets, creating a splendid spectacle. In just a short time, Xiao Yan and his group encountered more than a dozen Origin King level experts, and even some Origin Emperor experts. These Origin Emperor experts, who could dominate a region in the Far Southern Land, looked like ordinary people even here.
Without much hesitation, the group inquired about the approximate location of the teleportation array and headed towards the center of Donghua City. However, just as they entered the city, an old man on a certain pavilion noticed Xiao Yan and his companions. After a slight hesitation, he moved and disappeared from the pavilion in the blink of an eye.
A moment later, Xiao Yan and his group arrived at the center of Donghua City. Compared to other places, this place was undoubtedly more lively. Due to the teleportation array, powerful figures from all over the continent had gathered here. When Xiao Yan and his group arrived, they discovered the presence of several Yuan Zong experts, a scene that greatly surprised them.
Just then, an old man dressed in a brocade robe suddenly blocked Xiao Yan and the others' path.
"May I ask if this gentleman is Xiao Yan?"