"Blood Lizard, where is the Skywing Snow Lion?" Li Lin asked, but the Skywing Snow Lion had not appeared, and there was no trace of its presence on this mountain peak.
"Master, the Skywing Snow Lion went to a distant mountain range ten days ago to prepare for its breakthrough. It will probably need a few more days," the Blood Lizard said.
"The Skywing Snow Lion's breakthrough." Li Lin was delighted in his heart. If the Skywing Snow Lion could break through again, it should reach the fourth tier of condensing its demon core. Originally, he had wanted the Skywing Snow Lion to consume the Martial Spirit Holy Fruit to break through to the fourth tier directly. Now, it seems that after the Skywing Snow Lion breaks through to the fourth tier, consuming the Martial Spirit Holy Fruit would be enough to advance to the middle phase of the fourth tier. As for reaching the late phase of the fourth tier, that would probably be difficult. The little dragon had consumed a Martial Spirit Holy Fruit and only advanced from the early phase to the middle phase of the fourth tier.
From the mouth of the Nine-tailed Fox Bai Ling, Li Lin learned that the effect of the Martial Spirit Holy Fruit was significantly better for humans than for demon beasts.
At night, the sky in the deep cave seemed to darken earlier. After nightfall, the evening wind carried a hint of chill, enveloping the mountains in the night.
On the mountain peak, Li Lin's consciousness probed the surroundings. Then, reaching into his chest, six beams of light instantly appeared from within the space beast pouch.
"Chi Chi!"
The moment the six beams of light appeared, they transformed into six beast shadows. In an instant, the figures of the little dragon, Bai Ling, the Reversescale Demon Peng, the Taiyin Demon Rabbit, the Twin-headed Water-Fire Demon Jiao, and the Blood Jade Demon Tiger appeared on the mountain peak.
"We're out, we've finally come out."
"It's been over three thousand years, we've finally left that accursed place."
Cheers erupted from the mouths of the Blood Jade Demon Tiger, the Reversescale Demon Peng, and the other demon beasts.
Bai Ling's true form transformed into a one-meter-tall demon fox, her head held high as she gazed at the sky above, feeling the energy between heaven and earth, her body trembling slightly with excitement.
"I'm out, after more than six thousand years, I'm finally out." Bai Ling's body flashed with light, transforming into a stunning figure. Her white fur turned into a pure white dress, standing on the mountain peak as the evening wind passed by, her dress dancing as if a banished immortal had descended to earth.
Her beautiful eyes gazed at the vast sky, unable to recover from her astonishment for a long time.
"Li Lin, thank you." After a moment, Bai Ling looked at Li Lin and said, her enchanting eyes filled with absolute gratitude. Being trapped in that secret place for over six thousand years, being able to come out was a favor that, perhaps for Li Lin, was nothing, but for her, it was different.
"Miss Bai Ling, you don't have to thank me. It was just a simple effort, and besides, we had an agreement, so you don't need to thank me," Li Lin said lightly.
"From now on, just call me Bai Ling." Looking at Li Lin, Bai Ling said softly, "Although it was a simple effort for you, it was a great kindness to me."
"What a strong aura…"
At this moment, the Blood Lizard, looking at the Reversescale Demon Peng and the other demon beasts, was surprised. Its bloodline was involuntarily suppressed by their presence, feeling that each of these demon beasts had an aura far superior to its own.
"Bai Ling, I will still need some time before I can leave here, so for the time being, you will have to stay on this mountain. Also, you must conceal your aura. There are many strong beings here, and if your aura is exposed, it will be easy for others to discover your presence," Li Lin said lightly.
"I know. Staying on this mountain is much better than being inside. Don't worry, I won't expose my aura, and ordinary people won't be able to find me," Bai Ling said lightly.
"Reversescale Demon Peng, you four demon beasts will have to stay inside the space beast pouch for the time being, lest you be discovered," Li Lin said to the Reversescale Demon Peng and the four demon beasts. During the competition for the Martial Spirit Holy Fruit, everyone had seen these four demon beasts. If they were discovered by someone by chance, it would be a big trouble for him.
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"Yes, Master," the four demon beasts of the Reversescale Demon Peng replied.
Under the night sky, a beautiful figure was lost in thought. After a moment, looking up at a figure coming from the sky, she revealed a slight smile.
"Chi!" Li Lin retracted his Wings of Wind and landed on the mountain peak, looking at Li Wushuang in front of him, and said, "Did you know I would come?"
"I don't care whether you come or not," Li Wushuang said with a stare, "Where is the Skywing Snow Lion? Why did you come by yourself?"
"The Skywing Snow Lion is breaking through. I was thinking of you, so I came by myself," Li Lin said with a slight smile.
"Still making jokes." Li Wushuang felt very sweet inside and asked, "How is your strength breakthrough going?"
"Not bad, I've reached the ninth level of the Martial Soul and the ninth level of the Spirit Soul," Li Lin said.
"You've broken through so quickly." Li Wushuang knew that Li Lin had only been at the fourth level of the Martial Soul before entering the secret land. She didn't expect such an astonishing breakthrough in just half a year.
At this moment, within a courtyard of the Yunyang Sect, Yun Xiaotian and the Black Robe Protector were present, their brows furrowed, showing Yun Xiaotian's heavy mood.
"Sect Master, the events within the secret land this time are extremely unusual," the Protector said, raising his eyebrows.
"It's abnormal. Later on, let a few elders go in and check. But now, with the Three Sects Four Gates Conference approaching, it's giving me a headache," Yun Xiaotian said.
"Zhao Qinghai, Han Feng, Qu Daojue, Dong Pan, and Zhao Qingtian, these five people's strength is definitely among the best of the younger generation. The lady is also a second-level Martial General, and with her trump card, she might even be able to contend against a fourth-level Martial General. Our Yunyang Sect also has a chance," the Protector said.
"Hongling has a trump card, but don't the people from the other sects and gates have trump cards as well? According to what Han Feng said, Zhao Qinghai and Zhao Qingtian were already defeated by Cuiyu and Li Lin during the competition for the Martial Spirit Holy Fruit. Now that Cuiyu and Li Lin have consumed the Martial Spirit Holy Fruit, do you think Zhao Qinghai and Zhao Qingtian can still be their opponents?" Yun Xiaotian said with a light smile.
"Cuiyu is really terrifying. Normally unnoticed, but this move has surprised everyone." Mentioning Cuiyu, the Protector couldn't help but take a deep breath.
"I'm not surprised at all by Cuiyu's strength. It would be strange if Zhao Qinghai were her opponent," Yun Xiaotian said with a mysterious smile, then continued, "But Li Lin's progress has surprised me."
"Sect Master, perhaps we can let Cuiyu, Li Lin, and the lady participate in the Three Sects Four Gates Conference. Then, our hopes might be much greater," the Protector said.
"Cuiyu won't be able to participate. As for Li Lin, whether he is a fierce tiger or a reverse dragon, at least this time, let him also contribute to the Yunyang Sect," Yun Xiaotian said lightly.
In the courtyard, Li Lin handed a jade box to Li Wushuang, seriously saying, "Wushuang, close up and refine this Martial Spirit Holy Fruit as soon as possible. The sooner you refine it, the better the effect."
"What, Martial Spirit Holy Fruit?" Opening the jade box in her hands and seeing the translucent Martial Spirit Holy Fruit emitting a rich and majestic aura, Li Wushuang was stunned, her face changing dramatically.
"Why didn't you consume the Martial Spirit Holy Fruit you got?" Li Wushuang looked at Li Lin accusingly. Six Martial Spirit Holy Fruits had fallen into the hands of the demon beasts. Seeing the Martial Spirit Holy Fruit in Li Lin's hand, her first reaction was that Li Lin had not consumed the Martial Spirit Holy Fruit he obtained but had kept it for her. She hadn't even considered that Li Lin had obtained seven Martial Spirit Holy Fruits by himself.
"This is a long story. Just consume it as soon as possible," Li Lin said. As for the matter of the Martial Spirit Holy Fruit, it wasn't that Li Lin didn't trust Li Wushuang, but it was better for as few people as possible to know about it now.
"I don't want it. You consume it quickly. It will be very beneficial for your future cultivation," Li Wushuang said, handing the Martial Spirit Holy Fruit back to Li Lin.
"Consuming it again won't have any effect on me. Just consume it quickly. And remember, do not let anyone know about this." After saying this, Li Lin left the courtyard to let Li Wushuang consume the Martial Spirit Holy Fruit sooner.
Returning to his own mountain peak and looking up at the sky, Li Lin's expression became somber. Unknowingly, he had been in the Yunyang Sect for a year, and during this year, his cultivation had made decent progress. Leaving the Li family, it had been over two years, almost three years now.
"Mother, it won't be long before I can go back to see you," Li Lin murmured, looking into the distance. In the Yunyang Sect, one could return home every three years. Moreover, as a direct disciple who had reached the level of a Martial General, he could leave freely. Once he obtained the Ten Thousand Year Copper, it would be time to visit his mother.
But thinking of the Ten Thousand Year Copper, Li Lin felt a headache. It had been a year, and there was still no clue on how to obtain it.
"Uncle Jiang, are you tormenting me?" Li Lin sighed lightly. The Ten Thousand Year Copper was one of the treasures of the Yunyang Sect. How could it be so easily obtained?
After sighing for a while, Li Lin raised his eyebrows and then returned to his room to cultivate.
A night passed without words. The next morning, when Li Lin stopped cultivating, he felt that his cultivation had solidified a lot recently, and he finally felt at ease.
As the disciples who went into the secret land came out, the direct disciples also learned about the Martial Spirit Holy Fruit. Seeing Cuiyu again, many disciples were amazed.
Whether it was the Martial Spirit Holy Fruit or Cuiyu's appearance, for the disciples, it was just astonishment. After all, even if the Martial Spirit Holy Fruit had not been taken by the demon beasts, it would have nothing to do with them, and they would not have their turn to consume it. This time, the Martial Spirit Holy Fruit allowed many people to not obtain it, but among the direct disciples, most were secretly pleased, at least, their gap with those who entered the secret land would not widen further.