Hu Xiaotian remained silent for a long time, but quickly composed himself and turned his gaze to the powerful Fox Clan member who had been answering his questions.
This powerful Fox Clan member was quite old, with a full head of white hair and a hunched back, yet his aura was by no means weak; a terrifying aura permeated the air, intimidating Human Heart beheld him.
Within the Qingqiu Fox Clan, there were a total of four Immortal Emperor. One has now died, leaving only three. The power of these three is well-known throughout the Demon Domain. Although they are not as terrifying as Hu Lin, among the older generation, their strength is relatively strong, and no one dares to provoke them.
This Fox Clan elder was one of the Immortal Emperor, named Hu Yi, Late-stage Immortal Emperor. Among the three Immortal Emperor, he was the strongest, possessing eight tails and second only to Hu Lin.
Seeing Hu Xiaotian looking at him, Hu Yi's heart tightened, and his expression became even more respectful. He dared not be presumptuous in the slightest, and he was extremely uneasy, his breathing becoming rapid.
The one who could terrify him so much was naturally not Hu Xiaotian, but Su Chen. Su Chen had left an indelible shadow on him; he was ridiculously strong. Killing Hu Lin was as easy as killing a chicken, let alone killing him. It would probably be even easier than killing a chicken.
Because Hu Xiaotian had Su Chen as his backer, even though Hu Xiaotian was a junior, Hu Yi dared not show any dissatisfaction in front of him. If Hu Xiaotian were to ask Su Chen for help, he would be dead.
"Where is the Immortal Fox Pool?" Hu Xiaotian asked calmly. When he devoured Hu Lin, he obtained some of the other's memories, including those about the Immortal Fox Pool.
The Immortal Fox Pool is a major treasure of the Qingqiu Fox Clan. It can not only heal injuries but also help them cultivate and break through their cultivation levels. Only those clan members with extremely high status or who have made significant contributions can enter it; ordinary clan members shouldn't even dream of it.
Of course, given Hu Xiaotian's current status and position, he can naturally enjoy this treatment, and it's not a problem how long he can stay inside.
Hu Yi said, "I'll take you there."
Hu Xiaotian, "Wait a minute."
Hu Yi, who was about to lead the way, paused, a hint of doubt in his eyes, but still respectfully asked, "Your Majesty, what is wrong?"
Hu Xiaotian remained silent, his gaze sweeping across the group of powerful Fox Clan members, as if searching for someone. Seven of them had their heads down, looking tense and sweating profusely. Finally, Hu Xiaotian's gaze fell upon them.
"Your Majesty, spare our lives! It was all Hu Lin's orders to capture you. We dared not disobey his orders, so this is not our fault!" The seven powerful Fox Clan members immediately knelt on the ground, their heads touching the ground, not daring to look directly at Hu Xiaotian, their whole bodies trembling uncontrollably.
"Oh? If it's not your fault, then is it mine?" Hu Xiaotian said coldly, the sunset glow pouring down on him, shimmering with dazzling light, his own aura extremely oppressive.
"I... we didn't mean that..." The seven powerful Fox Clan members were on the verge of tears, their hearts filled with fear and unease.
Hu Xiaotian glanced at them coldly, then ignored them and turned to Hu Yi, "Lead the way."
Hu Yi smiled slightly, secretly transmitted his voice, and then turned to lead the way.
Only after Hu Xiaotian's figure disappeared did the seven powerful Fox Clan members breathe a sigh of relief, their faces still showing lingering fear. They had thought they were doomed. But just then, dozens of figures suddenly surrounded them, staring at the seven of them with cold expressions...
Immortal Fox Pool is located in the back mountain of the Qingqiu Fox Clan. It is shrouded in mist all year round, filled with rosy clouds, birdsong and fragrant flowers, and occasionally a spirit rabbit appears. Deep within, there is a fairy pool.
The pool was brimming with water, shimmering and sparkling, containing a rich life force and a powerful energy fluctuation that seemed almost tangible, surging vigorously. Above, a misty haze rose and swirled, pure white as snow, drifting down like gauze.
"This Immortal Fox Pool is indeed a wonderful thing!" Hu Xiaotian's eyes lit up as he looked at the Immortal Pool before him. He was a little restless and wanted to jump into it immediately to absorb its essence, but he still had something important to say, so he held back.
Hu Xiaotian withdrew his gaze and looked at Hu Yi beside him, "I will be cultivating in seclusion here for at least five years, and possibly up to ten. During my absence, you will be in charge of the Qingqiu Fox Clan."
Upon hearing this, Hu Yi was utterly shocked. For an ordinary being to break through to the Immortal Emperor, it would take tens or even hundreds of thousands of years to even have a sliver of a chance. Even Hu Lin had taken hundreds of thousands of years. For Hu Xiaotian to dream of breaking through to the Immortal Emperor in just a few years was somewhat exaggerated.
Is this even possible? Hu Yi couldn't help but have some doubts, but his expression remained calm as he respectfully clasped his hands in a fist and bowed, "Yes, sir."
After Hu Yi left completely, Hu Xiaotian immediately jumped into the pool, closed his eyes, and hovered within it. The immortal pool surged and churned, forming a vortex, with a continuous flow of energy entering Hu Xiaotian's body.
Hu Xiaotian remained still, enveloped in divine light, with endless ripples spreading outwards. Rumbling sounds echoed within his body, but his aura did not change much; instead, it was rapidly compressing.
Previously, Hu Xiaotian broke through from Immortal Saint to Immortal Sovereign in one go. Although such a breakthrough was fast, his foundation was very unstable. If the foundation is unstable, it will pose a great threat to his future cultivation. In fact, he may stop at Immortal Emperor and be unable to advance any further.
Hu Xiaotian's goal is not limited to Immortal Emperor. He wants to break through to a higher realm than Immortal Emperor and follow in Su Chen's footsteps. Therefore, he plans to first consolidate his foundation and then consider breaking through to Immortal Emperor.
This is a mountain forest, with ancient trees reaching for the sky, their branches intertwined, and the secluded paths covered with a thick layer of fallen leaves, soft and silent underfoot. In the tranquil depths of the forest, a waterfall cascades down, like a silver river falling to earth, its water surging, its roar echoing through the forest, its momentum magnificent.
A woman sat by the waterfall, her beauty exquisite, her skin like jade, her eyes like stars that held a glittering galaxy. The charm she exuded in her glances was as clear and moving as a mountain spring, and as cool and bright as the moonlight on the treetops.
At this moment, the woman seemed to sense something and looked up. In the distance, she saw a young girl walking slowly towards her. The girl's face was exquisite, and her beautiful hair fell behind her, swaying gently and emitting a faint luster. Anyone who saw her would not be able to help but take a few more glances.
And this young girl was none other than Ye Lingxi.
The woman looked at Ye Lingxi, a beautiful smile playing on her lips, and said softly, "You've finally come. I've been waiting for you for so long."
Ye Lingxi walked to the woman's side, her expression complex, but quickly, that complexity was replaced by determination. "Are you sure you can make me stronger?"
The woman nodded. "As long as you take on the responsibility of protecting Canglan Star, I will naturally make you stronger, and very quickly, without affecting your foundation."