People fight and become emperors in advance

Chapter 261 Yellow Maple Valley

"Thank you so much, Venerable Hanxiao, for saving me!"

Dozens of miles away from the Pill Domain, a group of disheveled people bowed in unison to express their gratitude.

Not far from them, dozens of corpses lay scattered on the ground. The strongest among them was only at the Dou Zong level, while the weakest was only at the Dou Wang level.

The young man, known as Venerable Hanxiao, remained expressionless. He simply waved his hand casually, and the scattered storage rings flew into his palm like birds returning to their nests.

"We are very close to the Pill Domain now, and we will not encounter any more dangers. You should return home as soon as possible."

As soon as he finished speaking, the young man moved slightly and disappeared from the spot in the next moment.

Without a doubt, this Venerable Hanxiao was none other than Chen Xiao, who had just returned from his journey through the Beast Realm.

Along the way, he had encountered no fewer than ten battles, with both sides being small and medium-sized forces under the Dan Tower and those forces that were affiliated with the Soul Palace, each with its own strengths and weaknesses.

Chen Xiao couldn't concern himself with too many things, but since he encountered this incident along the way, he simply lent a hand, considering it a minor, insignificant incident.

Shengdan City.

Without wasting any time, Chen Xiao went straight to the magnificent Pill Tower Hall after entering the inner city.

Quite coincidentally, as soon as Chen Xiao entered the lobby on the first floor, he spotted a familiar figure in the crowd.

Dressed in all black and carrying his signature black ruler, who else could be such an image but Xiao Huohuo?
Thinking about it carefully, it's not surprising that I ran into Xiao Yan here.

After all, the Starfall Pavilion group is currently seeking refuge in the Pill Tower.

Xiao Yan was watching a middle-aged man dressed in the robes of a Pill Tower disciple refine medicine when suddenly, someone patted him hard on the shoulder.

He turned around in confusion and saw Chen Xiao with a slight smile on his face.

"Master Chen... what brings you to the Pill Tower?"

Xiao Yan was completely taken aback, quite surprised to see Chen Xiao here.

Chen Xiao smiled and said, "I just got back and heard that you and your master were looking for me, so I came to check on you. Also, I have something to discuss with President Xuan Kongzi."

So they came here on purpose!

Xiao Yan gratefully cupped his hands in greeting, then stopped watching the alchemy and warmly invited, "My teacher is currently having tea with President Xuan Kongzi on the top floor. I'll take you up there."

A spirit, drinking tea?
Chen Xiao smiled and did not refuse his kindness.

"Let's go then."

The top floor of the main hall is the most important part of the Dan Tower.

Those who can get here either have considerable strength or are of extraordinary status.

However, Chen Xiao and Xiao Yan came up smoothly without any hindrance or questioning.

Xiao Yan only had some privileges because of Yao Chen.

Chen Xiao benefited from his relationship with Cao Ying, and his strength was also considerable. Xuan Kongzi had specifically instructed his subordinates to do so.

Arriving outside Xuan Kongzi's study, Xiao Yan stepped forward and knocked on the door at Chen Xiao's prompting.

"Come in," came the aged voice from inside.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan pushed open the door and gestured for Chen Xiao to go first.

Inside the study, Xuan Kongzi and Yao Chen, who were sitting opposite each other across a table, were both taken aback when they saw the person who entered.

Clearly, they hadn't been consciously sensing the situation outside, nor had they expected Chen Xiao to appear here.

"Teacher, Venerable Medicine, it's been a long time."

Xuan Kongzi and Chen Xiao were not actually master and disciple.

The reason I call him "teacher" so affectionately is simply because of Cao Ying's connection.

"Teacher, President Xuan Kongzi."

Xiao Yan also greeted them.

The two people at the table nodded slightly in response. Then, Xuan Kongzi looked at Xiao Yan and said, "Xiao Yan, go find the Grand Elder and ask him to send me a Treasure Light Grass later."

Xiao Yan was no longer the hot-blooded youth who would shout "Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river" in a fit of passion. He could understand Xuan Kongzi's meaning and nodded and withdrew with great insight.

"Chen Xiao, have a seat. A while ago, that old fellow Yao Chen went to Zixiao Pavilion looking for you, but he made a wasted trip. Did you hear about it from outside and come all the way here?"

Xuan Kongzi poured Chen Xiao a cup of tea in a very friendly manner and asked with a smile.

As he spoke, he was also sizing up Chen Xiao.

But you don’t know it by looking at it, you will be shocked when you look at it.

I still remember that when I first met Chen Xiao, it was because of Cao Ying that Xuan Kongzi thought highly of him.

At that time, Chen Xiao could only be considered relatively outstanding among the younger generation.

But now, he's an eight-star Dou Zun, a Heavenly Realm Soul!
hiss…

Strangely enough, Xuan Kongzi discovered that he could sense a slight threat from Chen Xiao.

Something is wrong, very wrong!

Yao Chen, who was standing to the side, was completely stunned. No one knew better than him how difficult it was to improve one's soul realm.

Just like Xiao Yan, who is still striving to break through to the Spirit Realm.

In contrast, Chen Xiao had already reached the Heavenly Realm…

Compared to each other, they seem to be from different age groups.

Chen Xiao didn't seem to care about their gazes and replied with a noncommittal smile, "That's part of the reason. The main reason is that I came to see my teacher, and also, I wanted to ask him about something."

"Oh? Tell me about it." Xuan Kongzi nodded.

Chen Xiao didn't beat around the bush and asked directly, "I'd like to ask you, teacher, if you know anything about Yin Valley and Huangfeng Valley?"

"Sound Valley, Yellow Maple Valley..."

Xuan Kongzi muttered something to himself, then nodded slightly.

"Although Yin Valley is secluded and does not appear in the world, it has a great reputation. I don't need to introduce it too much. When I was young, I had a chance to meet their former valley master. Some time ago, Yao Chen also asked me to help collect some information about Yin Valley. I will give you a copy later."

As for Yellow Maple Valley…

"I remember it was a reclusive sect. I've never had any contact with them, but I've heard that they're in decline and have lost their leaders. I don't know the specifics."

There are many reclusive sects in Zhongzhou, some of which are in no way inferior to the Two Sects and Three Valleys.

These reclusive sects do not actively seek the world, so outsiders naturally know very little about them.

Over the years, Chen Xiao has continuously improved his map of the Dou Qi Continent, marking more than twenty hidden sects on it. However, no one knows how many more are lurking in the shadows.

"Does the teacher know the location of Yellow Maple Valley?"

"I don't know the specifics, but I've heard of the general location. It seems to be in a vast canyon on the eastern edge of the Central Plains."

Upon hearing Xuan Kongzi's explanation, Chen Xiao immediately understood.

In the eastern region of Zhongzhou, there is only one huge canyon that stretches for thousands of miles. Because it is located in a volcanic region, it is unbearably hot, and the vegetation there is withered and yellow all year round. When viewed from a high place, it looks like a golden river that stretches for thousands of miles, hence the name Jinjiang Valley.

Although Chen Xiao had never been there in person, he had read about it in many books and notes.

"I understand, thank you, teacher."

Knowing the location of Yellow Maple Valley, Chen Xiao had nothing else to do. Now he just needed to get the information on Sound Valley later, compare the distances, and decide which was more convenient.

Xuan Kongzi nodded, and asked with some curiosity, "Why are you asking about Yin Valley and Huangfeng Valley?"

If the relationship is just average, Xuan Kongzi naturally won't ask any more questions.

But now, in Xuan Kongzi's eyes, Chen Xiao is no longer an outsider, so asking one more question won't make any difference.

"Like the Medicine Venerable, I have received some information that these two forces have something I need, and I want to go there to exchange for it."

Xuan Kongzi nodded. Since there were no grudges, they probably wouldn't encounter any danger, so there was no need to worry too much.

Seeing that Chen Xiao had finished explaining his situation, Yao Chen spoke up at the opportune moment.

"Chen Xiao, the Spirit Dragon Heavenly Herb I asked you about last time, after some twists and turns, I have obtained it in the Sound Valley. I used it to replenish my original soul energy. I also asked Xuan Yi to refine the Bone-Growing and Blood-Melting Pill. However, regarding the matter of refining the body..."

“Although Xiao Yan has now gathered all three kinds of strange fire, his strength is still weak. I am not comfortable with him refining a body. Some time ago, we went to Zixiao Pavilion to ask Miss Cao Ying to help us. However, you were not in the pavilion at that time, and Miss Cao Ying was in seclusion, so the matter was dropped.”

It's no secret that Yao Chen wants to be resurrected.

At least, everyone present knew that.

Therefore, he didn't hide anything.

Now he has everything ready, and only the last step is left!

Chen Xiao was not surprised at all after listening to Yao Chen's story.

When Yao Ming told Chen Xiao that Yao Chen and the others had gone to Zixiao Pavilion, Chen Xiao had already guessed their purpose.

Cao Ying, however, refused to see them, citing seclusion as the reason, which pleased Chen Xiao.

“I understand what Venerable Medicine means. However, I’m afraid my Zixiao Pavilion can’t help with this matter. Although Ying’er is capable of refining bodies, she is currently pregnant. So I’ve asked her to temporarily stop refining medicine to save her time and effort. Therefore, I hope Venerable Medicine can understand.”

Upon hearing this, Yao Chen was stunned.

The Zixiao Pavilion knew about Cao Ying's pregnancy, Xuan Kongzi knew about it, and the Cao family also knew about it, but no one had told him.

If he had known this would happen, why would he have made a wasted trip?
From Chen Xiao's perspective, to ensure the safety of Cao Ying's unborn child, Cao Ying even temporarily put aside her alchemy practice, let alone worry about or exert herself for others.

Thinking of this, Yao Chen felt helpless. His gaze towards Chen Xiao was somewhat complicated, as if to say, "You're only a few years old, and you've already borne fruit twice. Don't you have any other hobbies besides sowing seeds?"
With a soft sigh, Yao Chen looked at Xuan Kongzi with a hint of reproach in his eyes, as if asking, "Why didn't you tell me beforehand?"
However, Xuan Kongzi kept his head down and drank his tea, seemingly oblivious to Yao Chen's gaze.

"I see, then it is indeed difficult to make a move."

Yao Chen sighed and finally gave up the idea of ​​asking Zixiao Pavilion for help.

Since Cao Ying is pregnant, he can't count on her for at least the next six months.

But Yao Chen couldn't wait that long.

It was fine when he hadn't gathered all the materials, but now that everything is ready, every extra day he has to wait is quite agonizing for him.

If properly nurtured, Xiao Yan's strength could reach a new level within six months.

I chatted with Xuan Kongzi for a long time in the Dan Tower, and then rested for the night.

The following morning, Chen Xiao bid farewell to Xuan Kongzi and headed straight for the Eastern Region of Zhongzhou.

After obtaining the information about Yin Valley last night, Chen Xiao discovered that Yin Valley was located in the southwest region of Zhongzhou. Starting from Shengdan City, the distance was no less than that to Huangfeng Valley.

Moreover, Chen Xiao learned from Yao Chen that the Sound Valley was very hostile to outsiders. The reason they were able to obtain the Spirit Dragon Heavenly Herb was due to a chance discovery that an elder of considerable status in the Sound Valley was suffering from cold poison, which gave Yao Chen and his apprentice the opportunity.

Otherwise, they would have a hard time getting into the valley.

With this understanding, Chen Xiao decided to head to the nearby Yellow Maple Valley.

After all, although he didn't know much about this reclusive sect, it had already declined, so it would be easier to obtain the Nine-Colored Origin Stone from here.

...

"laugh!"

A massive spatial rift suddenly appeared in the azure sky.

The next moment, a tall and straight figure stepped out from within.

"Eastern Regions, Xun'er..."

Looking down at the vast land below, Chen Xiao's gaze was deep, and he murmured softly.

The Eastern Region of Central Plains is basically within the sphere of influence of the ancient races. Most of the forces, large and small, are vassals of the ancient races, with very few exceptions.

However, the ancient clans do not manage it often. On ordinary days, the people of the ancient clans live in the ancient realm.

Huangfeng Valley is located on the edge of the Eastern Region, near the Dan Region, so when Chen Xiao came here, he couldn't help but think of Xun'er.

"I wonder if I'll have a chance to see him this time..."

Undeniably, this is one of the reasons why Chen Xiao chose to come to Yellow Maple Valley.

After all, once they arrive in the Eastern Region, Xun'er might find out.

"Let's take a look at Yellow Maple Valley first. The refinement of Bodhi Heart takes time, and borrowing Heaven-Rank cultivation techniques in advance is the most important thing right now."

Chen Xiao muttered to himself, his hand resting on his chest.

Looking inward at this moment, his heart, about the size of a fingernail, had become crystal clear, like jade.

The reason for this peculiarity is that Chen Xiao has already begun refining the Bodhi Heart.

The process of cultivating Bodhicitta is actually very simple; you just need to integrate it into your heart step by step until it completely 'replaces' it.

When the heart is completely integrated with it, it will become as whole as jade. Only then will it restrain its brilliance and return to its original form.

Therefore, Chen Xiao's current integration of a Bodhi mind the size of a fingernail can only be described as just the beginning.

Taking a deep breath, Chen Xiao cleared his mind of distractions and looked into the distance at the vast 'Golden River' that had come into view.

Looking down from above, it resembles a golden dragon coiled on the earth, truly a magnificent sight.

After admiring it for a moment, Chen Xiao's figure flickered and disappeared into the air.

When he reappeared, he was already inside the canyon, his feet crunching on the thick layer of fallen leaves.

As Chen Xiao moved forward, he released his soul perception to probe the location of Yellow Maple Valley.

After traveling for half an hour, they finally discovered some sect buildings that resembled those of Yellow Maple Valley in a relatively open area.

These buildings are built along the valley, and their overall layout is quite similar to that of the Demon Flame Valley in the Black Corner Region.

However, it felt even more dilapidated to Chen Xiao than the Demon Flame Valley, making him wonder if it was really a hidden sect.
Stepping into the rusty mountain gate, there was no one guarding it.

Chen Xiao looked up and saw that the three characters "Yellow Maple Valley" on the plaque were already blurred and difficult to discern, even for those with poor eyesight.

"With a Dou Zun in charge, how could it have fallen into such a state of ruin?"

Sensing the situation inside the valley, Chen Xiao found it somewhat difficult to understand.

If it were him, he definitely wouldn't be able to stand seeing it like this.

Chen Xiao gently shook his head, his internal fighting spirit quietly circulating.

He joined two fingers together, as if holding a magic brush, and wrote the three large characters "Huangfeng Valley" on the old plaque with great care.

After a while, looking at the handwriting that had become strong and clear again, he smiled with satisfaction.

(End of this chapter)