Marking the Xieluosi River Holy Land

Zhang Xuezhou had been sending Li Shaojun to Xiniu Hezhou for quite some time.

He figured he should find Li Shaojun to take the fall, so he put aside most of the matters involving 'Bai' and waited for Donghua to join forces with the two Western leaders to strike at Zhu Jiuyin and take advantage of the situation.

What do you want from me?

The raging flames in the underground palace continuously tempered Zhu Jiuyin's massive physical body.

For Zhang Xuezhou, the sweltering heat from the flames was not enough to cause him any discomfort, but a bead of sweat appeared on his forehead and then fell onto the medicinal mud he had put into the water-fire Pill Furnace.

Zhang Xuezhou's judgment of physical crisis was extremely accurate, but he was currently in the Northern Kuru Continent, and no matter how fast he flew, he could not reach Xiniu Hezhou.

Bai's wailing sounded like it was trying to drag someone down with it before it died, which greatly increased Zhang Xuezhou's sense of crisis.

How can I help?

The wailing continued, but normal communication was lacking. It was clear that 'Bai' had been exploited to the point of exhaustion by the two Western religious leaders and had not conveyed any useful information to Zhang Xuezhou.

A second drop of sweat fell from his forehead, and Zhang Xuezhou reached out and caught it.

Amidst the sweat, the white, legless body of a dragon and snake emerged, twisting and contorting itself, almost forming a knot.

"This fiend's spirit is immortal and indestructible; even repeated forging by the Golden Fire of Karma has not erased its mark!"

"It has been burning for nine hundred and ninety-nine days now, and the heavenly fire we obtained has weakened. I'm afraid it will be difficult to create a Divine Soul Pill to greatly increase our power!"

"Haotian has kept us here for three years. How are we going to face him after we get out?"

"Why is this damned scoundrel targeting us? We were digging up graves in the Southern Jambudvipa Continent, not digging up Kunlun!"

"That's true, but this guy has never been very reasonable, so I'm afraid he has no intention of giving us any face!"

"Take your tools and go have a go at him!"

Amidst the sweat, 'White's' wailing continued, and more messages were conveyed within those wails.

Zhang Xuezhou's eyelids twitched. If he were at the Western Sect headquarters, this information would undoubtedly create a time lag, giving them an opportunity to infiltrate and rescue 'Bai'.

He doesn't have that kind of ability right now. Not to mention Zhang Xuezhou, even Li Shaojun, who is lurking in Xiniu Hezhou, couldn't seize this time difference.

"I wonder if Young Master Li can persuade Venerable Lei to lend a hand!"

The sound faded away, leaving only 'Bai's' agonizing howls.

Later, Bai's wails gradually subsided, and the image he saw in the sweat also disappeared.

Zhang Xuezhou blew a breath, and the sweat on his hands flew out.

"You've been distracted while refining pills again. To succeed even with such a distraction is truly a blessing from our Yin-Yang School's ancestor!"

When Zou Bugui chatter started, Zhang Xuezhou snapped out of his daze and looked at the water-fire Pill Furnace.

He was distracted by the sounds, but the Law Power controlling the water and fire Pill Furnace did not stop. The inertia prevented Zhang Xuezhou from making any mistakes. After Zou Bugui helped to replenish the medicinal mud, the thirty-six Great Wilderness Creation Pills were produced one by one.

Thanks to the addition of a small amount of Tai Sui, the first batch of finished pills after the trial were of medium quality, which was acceptable.

Zhang Xuezhou called out to Rong Tianding, who was dozing off, Rong Tianding, still half asleep, went to put the pills into a bottle.

"I'm going to wash my face and refresh myself!"

After mastering the Dust Avoidance Instruction, Zhang Xuezhou never washed himself.

For once, he felt the need to clear his head and figure out how to resolve the issue of 'white' amidst his already hectic schedule.

They may wait for Li Shaojun and the others to take action, sever ties with 'Bai', or endure until they reach the stage of traveling back to the real world and using the differences in the world to cut off 'Bai's' influence.

Various options flashed through Zhang Xuezhou's mind, and he also needed to figure out whether each option was feasible.

Pulling on the iron ring of the bronze door to the underground palace, a fist-sized eye immediately appeared on the bronze door.

"Dragon King, my head is about to explode! I need to go outside and water some plants!"

Zhang Xuezhou exclaimed, and saw the eye on the bronze door turn into a hole, from which a wave of water sprayed down onto his head.

"We haven't finished refining the pills His Majesty needs yet, so you can stay inside without worry!"

"Just let us know if you need anything to eat or drink!"

"Once you have finished refining these medicinal herbs, or until His Majesty grants your permission, you may leave the Sacred Land!"

Several more fist-sized eyes appeared on the bronze door, chattering and relaying messages.

Having imprisoned Zou Bugui for years, the Five Lakes Dragon King already possessed a universal formula for responding, and no matter what Zhang Xuezhou said, he wouldn't open the door.

"My cousin and godfather are both in a secret location; I won't run away!"

Zhang Xuezhou complained, but the Dragon Kings didn't take it to heart. Their eyes repeatedly emphasized that no one was allowed to leave without permission, not even for circling the Sacred Land.

"Give me more water! Do you think this little bit is enough to pee?"

It was rare for Zhang Xuezhou to encounter someone who was inflexible in verbal communication. He felt as if he were being blocked by the Dragon King of the Five Lakes, and none of his ideas could be taken seriously.

He's adept at taking a beating, but when he takes the initiative, he's a complete mess, unable to even get out of the gate.

After a shouting match, four jets of water, like fountains, poured down from the bronze door and then retreated along the water channel at the entrance of the underground palace.

Zhang Xuezhou was soaked to the bone, but he didn't care.

With the Water Avoidance Instruction in hand, he could survive being drenched in water for ten days or half a month without drowning, but whether the five Dragon Kings could withstand spewing water for such a long time was another matter entirely.

Just as he Zhongzheng to continue pulling and demand a greater flow of water, a white light appeared in the waves.

"Favorite mark?"

Zhang Xuezhou frowned slightly.

Watery places are mostly located in areas with Spiritual Qi. The interior of the underground palace is dry and has earth fire, so it is not a place of favor. However, the great lake in the Xieluosi River Holy Land can be considered a place of favor.

"He really can use the power of my body!"

Zhang Xuezhou did not cast the Favor spell at the Xieluosi River Holy Land, so it's not hard to guess the target of the spell that marked this mark.

Zhang Xuezhou's heart skipped a beat, sensing that 'Bai' might have escaped here from a great distance, but he waited for a long time without seeing 'Bai's' spirit appear.

"This place is probably not a good place after all!"

A place without a master's favor would be fine, but this is Zhu Jiuyin's territory.

If 'Bai' appears, Zhang Xuezhou will inevitably be put in a difficult position. If he helps 'Bai', he is powerless and will be beaten by Zhu Jiuyin. If he helps Zhu Jiuyin, he will suffer a backlash from 'Bai'. If he does not help either side, he will cause hostility between the two sides. 'Bai' will think he is worthless, Zhu Jiuyin will suspect that Zhang Xuezhou poses a risk.

"I need to finish refining the pills as soon as possible and leave!"

Zhang Xuezhou had originally wanted to bring Rong Tianding along to benefit from the Spiritual Qi of the Hunyuan Grand Array, but at this moment, he had no intention of taking advantage of the situation. All he could think about was finishing his work and leaving as soon as possible.

To refine tens of thousands of pills, at least three hundred batches need to be made. Zhang Xuezhou originally planned to proceed step by step, but now he couldn't wait to work day and night, or even finish refining all the pills at once.

"After being doused with these five mouthfuls of spiritual spring water, I suddenly have a flash of insight. I want to refine pills! I must refine pills day and night! I desperately need alchemy apprentices! Call all the capable ones over here to grind the medicinal paste!"

Zhang Xuezhou figured it out in his mind, and then shouted towards the bronze door.

"His Majesty didn't allow the Alchemist to come out, but it seems he didn't forbid the Alchemist from sending people in!"

"We have no problem with our own people coming and going!"

"Summon the Goat Strength Demon King Yangli; he's good at meticulous human work!"

The Dragon Kings discussed the matter for a few moments on the bronze gate and ultimately decided that it was perfectly reasonable to call for help for Zhang Xuezhou, since it was Zhang Xuezhou's alchemy requirement.

If the other party suddenly becomes obsessed with refining elixirs day and night, they will certainly satisfy this demand that benefits their lord.