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Thundercloud County is located in the far western part of Heavenly Crane Province. The Lingyuan Valley, which occupies nearly one-fifth of the province's area, lies to the west of the county seat.

In the vicinity of Lingyuan Valley, there stands a small city known as Demon Wind City, controlled by a minor family surnamed Xie.

At this moment, Lin Xuan was sitting in the largest winehouse of Demon Wind City, enjoying exquisite delicacies while sinking his divine consciousness into an jade cylinder in his hand.

Inside were detailed introductions about Lingyuan Valley. The news that powerful魔兽would appear after the anomaly had originated from these jade cylinders.

These materials were compiled by the Xie family. As the saying goes, proximity brings advantage; although the Xie family was insignificant and merely a small clan, their cultivators lacked the胆量to enter Lingyuan Valley during the anomaly, yet they remained the local powerhouses with countless years of experience. Thus, their understanding of the valley was unparalleled.

Whenever there was an anomaly in Lingyuan Valley, it was indeed a golden opportunity for external魔修 to make a fortune; but the same could be said for the Xie family.

Despite their weak strength, they dared not enter the valley during the anomaly, yet they sold jade cylinders containing accumulated data from thousands of years. Each cylinder cost one hundred demon stones—a highly profitable business.

The魔修 in the city were not hesitant to spend those few hundred demon stones to obtain such valuable information.

...

Half an hour later, Lin Xuan had finished his meal and left the winehouse.

In three days, the anomaly in Lingyuan Valley would begin, with many cultivators entering the valley. Most of them were at lower stages like condensation core or foundation establishment. The saying "the early bird catches the worm" was well known.

However, according to Lin Xuan's intelligence, entering the valley first might not necessarily secure an advantage; in fact, it could bring more dangers.

The exact reasons for this remained unclear, as some information required personal experience to collect.

Lin Xuan was not in a hurry. His purpose here was not to seek treasures but to find a place with abundant spiritual energy to break through his bottleneck. The anomaly would last half a year, giving him ample time.

For the next three days, Lin Xuan stayed in this small city near Lingyuan Valley, resting and recuperating—eating, sleeping, and relaxing...

Of course, he secretly kept an eye on the ancient demons gathered here. This small city had become a gathering place for魔修 heading to Lingyuan Valley.

The number was substantial; roughly five or six thousand. However, this only accounted for surface-level figures. Many more demon cultivators chose not to settle here but found temporary hiding spots nearby. For cultivators, wind and rain were nothing compared to the arduous path of cultivation.

Most of the魔修 in the city were at lower stages; a few daoist realms like Profound Profound and Essence Formation could be seen, but more were at Condensation Core or even higher. Legendary creatures from the分裂神 stage were nowhere to be found. Nevertheless, Lin Xuan did not relax his vigilance. According to his intelligence, there had always been分神级别的魔修 involved in past anomalies, though their numbers varied.

How would this time be different?

Lin Xuan was uncertain but remained vigilant. He came here for a breakthrough and hoped to avoid conflicts with those old monsters. His goal was simply to advance smoothly.

However, life is filled with disappointments; whether everything went as planned was still unknown. The future remained uncertain...

...

On a nameless mountain about a hundred miles from the entrance of Lingyuan Valley, a pair of demon cultivators stood side by side on the peak.

The man wore black robes and had an erudite appearance, around thirty years old. The woman's attire was extremely alluring, with striking beauty and a captivating allure.

Both their expressions were calm, exuding only faint pressure. However, that unassuming spiritual pressure left one speechless upon sensing it.

One cannot judge by appearances; the sea is not measured in buckets. This seemingly inconspicuous pair of demons were actually at the 分神 stage.

Especially the man, a terrifying existence at mid 分神.

...

"Brother, why did Heavenly Essence Ancestor send us to Lingyuan Valley just to find Dragon Flame Grass? Isn't this overkill? Some daoist realms could handle such matters," the woman's voice carried a hint of enticing allure.

"If it were ordinary circumstances, some daoist realm demons would suffice. However, things are different now. According to intelligence, there will always be分神级别的 beings involved in each anomaly. Ensuring we find Dragon Flame Grass is necessary."

"Hmm, Brother has a point. But what exactly is this Dragon Flame Grass that even the Ancestor finds so interesting?" The woman asked curiously.

"I don't know either, but just follow orders and rest assured that the Ancestor will not fail us once we find it," the man said enthusiastically.

Heavenly Essence might not be a true demon始祖, but most saints are unattainable. Gaining his guidance would bring unimaginable benefits!

...

Lin Xuan was unaware of this. The three days passed quickly. One morning, Lin Xuan was meditating on a cushion when a loud rumbling sound reached his ears.

His expression changed as he lifted his head and released his divine consciousness.

After about half an hour, he slowly opened his eyes and chuckled: "Sure enough, the anomaly in Lingyuan Valley has truly begun at this moment."

At the city walls of Demon Wind City, dazzling light was seen. Many eager demon cultivators had rushed to Lingyuan Valley, believing that arriving first would increase their chances of finding rare treasures.

However, Lin Xuan did not rush; with so many mixed elements around, he saw no need to waste time. He decided to wait for a more favorable opportunity.

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