With Me Here, There's No Need to Be Afraid!

Heavenly Scar Fragment!

That's exactly right!

Where Lin Yunji's gaze fell was a Heavenly Scar Fragment, the glittering rhomboid crystal floating atop a mountain peak.

"Hahahaha! I've only just arrived at Mara Mountain, and I've already stumbled upon a Heavenly Scar Fragment!"

Lin Yunji was overjoyed and couldn't help but think, "Looking at it this way, the Three Xiao Sisters are truly my lucky stars. With them around, even my luck has improved!"

"Senior Brother, that mountain ahead... it gives me a very bad feeling... the dark demonic energy is so dense, such an evil place, do we really want to continue deeper into it?"

Suddenly, Bixiao's voice came over. Her voice was already delicate and charming, and when it suddenly rang in my ears, it was like having a handful of candy in my mouth, both sweet and cloying.

But Lin Yunji could still tell that Bixiao was afraid.

It was obvious that Bixiao was very resistant to the Mara Mountain Range they were about to enter, and even a little wary of them.

"Brother Yunji, why do we have to go there? That mountain range looks terrifying!" Changxi blinked and asked in confusion.

"Why? Why so many whys? I want to go there." Lin Yunji shrugged and said casually.

The five women. "..."

Lin Yunji's answer completely shut them down!

How could anyone have such an absurd idea!

Mara Mountain was shrouded in demonic energy, with purple lightning churning and intertwining in the sky. The aura of Sha Qi and death was extremely dense, making it a dangerous place no matter how you looked at it.

Every living being knows to avoid it, and would run away from it at all costs, especially since this area spanning tens of thousands of miles is already devoid of life!

Lin Yunji actually said he wanted to go in!

They still seem eager to try, even showing signs of great interest and impatientness!

"Of course, if you don't want to go in, you don't have to. You can stay here, and I'll set up a protective array for you. You don't need to be afraid!"

Seeing that the five women's expressions were not very pleasant, Lin Yunji naturally understood what they were thinking, so he said, "I'll be right back, very soon!"

"No!"

"No!"

"Don't want!"

"..."

As soon as Lin Yunji finished speaking, the five women shook their heads in unison, directly rejecting his suggestion.

Moreover, their attitude was very firm, as if being abandoned here by Lin Yunji was more unacceptable to them than entering the demonic-filled Mara Mountain Range.

"Senior Brother, where are you going? We... we'll follow!" Bixiao pouted, muttering unhappily, "You just think we're in your way and want to leave us here! Don't even think about it!"

"That's right, that's right! Brother Yunji is really underestimating us!" Changxi pouted and exclaimed, "It does look dangerous ahead, but it's not enough to scare us!"

"Since Brother Yunji is going, we'll go with him. No matter what, we believe in you!"

The five women each expressed their opinions.

It seemed that for them, no matter how dangerous the road ahead, they were content just to be by Lin Yunji's side.

What she was even less willing to do was to show a cowardly attitude in front of Lin Yunji.

Seeing their determined looks, Lin Yunji didn't hesitate and said, "Alright, since you don't want to stay here, then come with me."

"Whoosh!"

So the six of them transformed into Six Paths long rainbows and flew straight towards the Mara Mountain Range.

The moment they entered, countless Sha Qi and deathly auras surged towards them, surrounding them and attempting to invade their bodies, erode their Primordial Spirit, and disrupt their minds.

"Boom!"

Just then, the sisters Xihe and Changxi acted on their impulses, immediately circulating the Power of Principle of Yin within their bodies, creating a small clean area around them. Seeing that this was effective, they also enveloped the Three Xiao Sisters within it.

Certainly!

Even if Xihe and Changxi don't intervene, with Lin Yunji by their side, there's no need to worry about the Three Xiao Sisters getting into trouble.

In the blink of an eye, led by Lin Yunji, they quickly arrived at the mountain peak where the Heavenly Scar Fragment was located.

"Boom!"

As soon as they landed, the world suddenly trembled, and the dome of the sky underwent a sudden change, with countless dense, dark clouds gathering. Purple lightning rolled and churned in the clouds, followed by deafening thunder.

The cloud-shrouded area was located at the summit of the mountain. As soon as Lin Yunji landed, it condensed into a bolt of purple lightning and struck down towards them from mid-air.

One bolt of purple lightning after another seemed to cleave the void in two, but in an instant they arrived before them, about to strike them.

At this moment, Lin Yunji looked up.

He suddenly opened his eyes wide, and two Jinguang shot out from them, flying straight up to the dome.

Wherever the golden light swept past, the purple lightning completely dissipated, utterly powerless to resist.

Moreover, the golden light emanating from his eyes showed no signs of abating, and in an instant, it pierced through the clouds, dispersing the layers of dark clouds!

Upon seeing this, the Three Xiao Sisters gasped in shock, and their gazes toward Lin Yunji changed once again.

They racked their brains but couldn't figure it out; even in their minds, Lin Yunji was incredibly capable!

But... such Divine Ability...

If it were said that he used Hand Seals and Law Power to shatter the dark clouds, that would be one thing.

How come it's gone after just one glance?

Its eyes gleamed with Jinguang, instantly shattering the clouds—what an incredibly powerful technique that must have been!

However, Lin Yunji, whom they were currently staring at, looked quite dismissive, even a little impatient, as if his plans had been disrupted by that sudden dark cloud and he was very unhappy.

"Wow! Senior Brother, you're so amazing!" Bixiao didn't even know what she said, she just exclaimed instinctively.

"Haha, it seems you don't know enough about Brother Yunji!"

Changxi, on the other hand, remained expressionless, seemingly unsurprised by the scene before her. She then stuck out her tongue at Bixiao, who looked astonished, and said with a grin, "If Brother Yunji wanted, he could raze these mountains, spanning tens of thousands of miles, to the ground with a mere wave of his hand."

"Wow!"

The Three Xiao Sisters were stunned once again!

Can a mountain be leveled with a mere wave of the hand?

What kind of method is this?!

That same Divine Ability again!

It must be said that even though the Three Xiao Sisters heard Bixiao say this, their cultivation level was only Taiyi Mystic Immortal, and they could not imagine or understand the methods of Mid-stage Quasi-Sage like Lin Yunji.

Although, this does not diminish their admiration for their senior brother Lin Yunji!

"Brother Yunji! Are those dark clouds that just appeared in the sky a restriction on this mountain?" At this moment, Xihe came to Lin Yunji's side and asked with her eyebrows slightly furrowed.

"That's exactly right."

Lin Yunji somewhat surprised, not expecting Xihe to be able to see it. Seeing the blank looks on the faces of the other four women around him, he then explained, "Do you know this mountain range?"

They all shook their heads, and Lin Yunji shrugged and said, "I forgot to tell you, this mountain range is called the Mara Mountain Range. The High Antiquity Devil Ancestor Luohou's Daoist temple was set up in this mountain range."

"Therefore, these demonic energies, Sha Qi, and even deathly energies are all products of the Devil Ancestor Luohou. Moreover, numerous restrictions and magical formations have been laid within them..."

"Just now, Bixiao stepped on a restriction, which triggered the dark cloud and purple lightning."

As he spoke, Lin Yunji pointed to the spot where Bixiao was located.

Upon hearing Lin Yunji's words, Bixiao's pretty face paled, and she quickly looked down. She then saw a dark brown pattern shimmering with a faint light at her feet, slowly fading away.

"Ah! I..."

Bixiao exclaimed in surprise and jumped back hastily. Her little face flushed red, and she tried to explain, but no words came out.

If he said he didn't do it on purpose, wouldn't that seem very weak and unconvincing? Fortunately, the restriction wasn't very powerful, and Lin Yunji easily broke through it.

If she inadvertently triggered some kind of incredibly powerful restriction, one that even Brother Yunji couldn't withstand, wouldn't that mean... wouldn't that mean...

Thinking of this, Bixiao's face turned pale again, and a fine layer of sweat appeared on her forehead.

Lin Yunji had never seen Bixiao like this before. Seeing her face turn red and white, he knew that the little girl must have been frightened.

So he patted Bixiao's little head, smiled, and said, "Don't think about anything else. Don't worry, these restrictions are nothing to me! With me here, there's nothing to be afraid of!"

"Senior Brother..."

Feeling the warmth of Lin Yunji's fingers, Bixiao's heart gradually calmed down. She gently bit her lip, looked at Lin Yunji, and her eyes reddened.

"Bixiao, it's alright, don't overthink it! If Brother Yunji hadn't mentioned it, we wouldn't have known there was a restriction here! It could have been me if not you, so don't be too hard on yourself!" Changxi took Bixiao's hand, squeezed it gently, and comforted her with a smile.

Xihe also said, "Yes, restrictions are always quite well hidden, and once set up, they are very difficult to spot. They are quite different from formations, so Sister Bixiao, don't take it to heart!"

Bixiao sniffed and said in a muffled voice, "Mmm, thank you for comforting me! Thank you Xihe and Sister Changxi, thank you Senior Brother, I love you all the most!"

After saying that, as if to reassure them, she immediately broke into a big laugh, revealing her two little tiger teeth.

With two beautiful and kind older sisters by her side, and her most reliable senior brother Lin Yunji, what did she have to be afraid of?

"Brother Yunji, you just mentioned that this is the Daoist temple of the High Antiquity Devil Ancestor Luohou?" Xihe had been thinking about what Lin Yunji had just said, and now that Bixiao's emotions had stabilized, she quickly asked.

His expression was surprisingly solemn.

"Sister Xihe, who exactly is the Devil Ancestor Luohou?" Seeing the heavy atmosphere, Yunxiao frowned and couldn't help but ask.

"Whoa!"

Xihe didn't immediately respond to Yunxia's question. Instead, she took a deep breath to calm herself before carefully speaking, "If what Brother Yunji said is true, and this is the Daoist temple of the Devil Ancestor Luohou, then we've probably come to a place we shouldn't be!"

"I once heard the Lady Nüwa Nuwa say that the Devil Ancestor was a supreme being who existed since the beginning of the world created by the Great God Pangu. Later, he competed with the Dao Sage Hongjun for the position of the representative of the Heavenly Dao. In the end, he was suppressed by Sage Hongjun and two other ancient beings..."

"What?"

Upon hearing this, the Three Xiao Sisters exclaimed in unison.

Although they didn't know what kind of being the Devil Ancestor Luohou was, the fact that he could contend with the Sage Hongjun and that suppressing him required the Dao Ancestor to join forces with two other Venerables... this... how could this be simple?

If Lin Yunji had known beforehand that this was the training ground of this powerful figure, why would he have come here?

"Don't be scared, don't be scared! Brother Yunji is here! We'll all be fine!" Changxi quickly comforted Bixiao and the others when she saw their faces turn a little paler.

"It's alright, we're not afraid!" Yunxiao smiled as well.

"Yes, yes! Besides, didn't Sister Xihe just say that the great demon has already been suppressed by Sage Hongjun!" Bixiao patted her chest, raised her head, suppressed her fear, and cheered herself up.

"Hehehe, okay, it's good that you're not afraid!"

Hearing Yunxiao and Bixiao's words, Xihe couldn't help but laugh, letting out a beautiful laugh like that of a lark.

However, Lin Yunji paid no attention to what the five women were saying; his attention was entirely focused on the Heavenly Scar Fragment.

While the five women were still talking, Lin Yunji had already turned around and arrived in front of the Heavenly Scar Fragment. With a wave of his hand, he put the beautiful, glowing crystal into his pocket.

[Ding! The system has detected that the host has acquired a Heavenly Scar Fragment. Congratulations, host, you have gained 10,000,000 Cultivation Points!]

[Ding! The system has detected that the host has gained 10,000,000 Cultivation Points. The Secret Method "Heaven and Earth Furnace Cauldron" will automatically extract 50%, which Cultivation Points x 5,000,000. The host's current Cultivation Points are x 5,000,000!]

A system notification sound followed.

Lin Yunji almost fainted when he heard that there were ten million Cultivation Points. Even though the Heaven and Earth Furnace Cauldron helped to take half of it, there were still five million left!

Lin Yunji glanced at the Three Xiao Sisters of Sanxiao who were still chattering not far away and sighed inwardly.

"It seems these girls aren't always effective!"

The only consolation for him was obtaining a Heavenly Scar Fragment. Lin Yunji couldn't help but complain, "But this system is still a bit of a rip-off; the Heavenly Scar Fragment didn't appear all at once!"

"After all, the map shows a deep red area, so there must be more than one Heavenly Scar Fragment!"

"In that case, we still need to continue the search!"

After making the decision, Lin Yunji led the five women deeper into the mountains.

"Boom!"

Suddenly, something strange happened!

Lin Yunji frowned abruptly.

At that moment, he felt the God-Slaying Spear and the Twelve-Palace Sacred Flame Heaven-Burning Black Lotus, both located in his storage space, suddenly tremble.