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第三千六百四十三章 云中仙子与万蛟王

After all his efforts, the result was nothing but a waste. Such an outcome was hard to accept under any circumstances, which explained why Yue'er wore such a dejected expression.

"Relax, although Qin Yan has left, I believe that the cultivators of the Buxuan Pavilion are still in the Demonic Fall Valley. Therefore, we still have ample opportunities to save them."

Lin Xuan thought for a moment and then spoke as if he were certain: "Such an assessment is not just idle talk; there's solid reasoning behind it."

Indeed, Cloud Fairy had prepared meticulously. She must be confident of capturing him alive. With such confidence, there was no need to play the three dens of a rabbit. The cultivators of Buxuan Pavilion are surely imprisoned in the Demonic Fall Valley.

Qin Yan fled quickly and didn't have time for any other tricks when she left.

Thus, Lin Xuan judged that Lu Ying'er and her companions were still here.

Yue'er and Xiao Die found his analysis reasonable. They no longer needed to deliberate on what to do next; they would continue searching the Demonic Fall Valley until all the Buxuan Pavilion cultivators were rescued.

They split into three groups. With Cloud Fairy having left, there wouldn't be any danger for now, so splitting up would make their search faster.

...

Lin Xuan's situation was not discussed here. Meanwhile, several thousand miles away:

In the Ten Thousand Serpent Valley!

Though it was called a valley, the place was surrounded by towering mountains that stretched endlessly into the distance. The妖气in the mountain was so abundant that rare and exotic flowers and plants were everywhere.

The environment in the den of the Ten Thousand Serpent King, one of the Three Great Demons, was undoubtedly beautiful. However, at this moment, a terrifying roar echoed from where the妖气was thickest.

"Little Lin, I'll remember your insolence. You think you're so clever? One day, I will rip out your soul and spirit, making you regret coming into this world."

Before he could finish speaking, a golden light shot up, followed by an intense spiritual pressure that spread throughout the Ten Thousand Serpent Valley, causing all creatures to bow down.

The Ten Thousand Serpent King was one of the Three Great Demons; his strength was unquestionable. At this moment, however, a faint laughter entered his ears: "It's just the loss of a single avatar—why are you so angry? Your behavior is far too immature."

This enraged the Ten Thousand Serpent King to the point where he almost spat out blood and turned around. "Cloud Fairy, don't you think this is overstepping? If it weren't for helping you, my avatar wouldn't have perished. This avatar was different; I spent countless efforts to help him advance to late-stage Tribulation Transcendence..."

"Enough. I know you're aggrieved about this matter, but what's done is done. Vowing vengeance won't change anything. That young cultivator Lin has grown too powerful for anyone to manipulate. You need a long-term plan if you want revenge."

"Hmph, why should I boost the other guy's confidence? This little Lin has formidable strength, but it means nothing to me. If my true form were to intervene..."

"Wouldn't that alert Rain桐 Fairy?"

Qin Yan's face turned gloomy: "Although we suffered a crushing defeat in the Demonic Fall Valley this time, our overall situation remains intact. But if Rain桐 Fairy suspects us, then all is lost."

"Enough, I won't be rash and seek trouble with Lin so soon." The Ten Thousand Serpent King showed signs of impatience. "As for your plan, how's it coming along? In ancient times, it took the combined efforts of all top-tier cultivators from the Three Realms to seal off our path to the Three Worlds, even at the cost of destroying several先天 treasures."

"I've also been working hard over these years to undo that seal. Even without those old monsters guarding it, we still wouldn't be able to destroy it with just our strength. You haven't recovered your power yet; do you really think you can remove the seal?"

The Ten Thousand Serpent King's face revealed a hint of doubt.

"Cloud Fairy dares to say this because I have some confidence. As for not having regained my power, that's merely a matter of time. Besides, removing such a seal isn't something brute force alone can accomplish," Cloud Fairy said lightly.

"Very well, if you're confident, then I won't say more. I'll cooperate as much as possible, but I hope you don't disappoint me."

The Ten Thousand Serpent King thought for a moment and decided not to probe further.

"By the way, what do you think of the Yin Dark Treasure Box?" Qin Yan pondered for a while before unexpectedly speaking up.

"Hmph, the Yin Dark Treasure Box. You're referring to that little girl's item. That's impossible; it must be some old fool's delusion," the Ten Thousand Serpent King scoffed.

"You mean Zhang Bo made a mistake? How could he have? He was once one of the most trusted generals under Heavenly Demon Ancestor, and his strength is comparable to yours and mine. Although his cultivation has declined significantly since then, his judgment remains as sharp as ever—how could he be mistaken?" Cloud Fairy said dismissively.

"Hmph, whatever you say, I won't believe that girl had any connection with the old Arurah. The reason she fell out with the Spirit Realm was because of our trap. She clearly died in the battle at the North Pole Yuan Guang Hall; this can't be a lie."

"Are you sure she didn't use the Golden Cicada Metamorphosis and reincarnated?" Cloud Fairy pressed.

"The Golden Cicada Metamorphosis would have been impossible to pull off under the watchful eyes of three True Immortals."

"Really?" Cloud Fairy mumbled, but stopped probing further.

...

Lin Xuan was unaware of all this. He never imagined that in a moment's time, Cloud Fairy had fled several thousand miles away. Nor did he expect Qin Yan to suspect Yue'er's identity due to the Yin Dark Treasure Box; fortunately, the Ten Thousand Serpent King dispelled her doubts.

Although Lin Xuan and his wife were now much stronger with Xiao Die's help, Yue'er's exposure would still bring significant trouble. Fortunately, the Ten Thousand Serpent King was overly confident, repeatedly denying anything suspicious, which finally put Qin Yan at ease.

Lin Xuan's luck was indeed good; he continued searching for Buxuan Pavilion cultivators in the Demonic Fall Valley. An entire afternoon passed without any results. (To be continued. Your support through recommendations and monthly votes is my greatest motivation.)

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