Breaking the Masked Man

“?!” Cai Lin’s gaze turned cold upon hearing this. She understood what Yao Yan meant; it seemed that the other party was not planning to take her along.

"I've thought about it, and I think it's best if you don't come with me this time. I might offend some powerful forces, which could easily implicate you," Yao Yan said in a deep voice, looking at Cai Lin with a very serious expression.

“I don’t need you to worry about anything,” Cai Lin said coldly, frowning.

“But I’m still worried.” Yao Yan reached out and grasped Cai Lin’s cold jade hand, explaining softly, “And this evolution of Cai Die’s bloodline has also strengthened my belief that her bloodline advancement will take much longer than yours, at least two to three years to complete. And this process is not suitable for using too many external things; it’s more appropriate for her to rely on herself, which will also allow her to become familiar with this surge in power.”

After a pause,

He continued, "Therefore, someone needs to stay and look after her."

After saying that, Yao Yan looked at Cai Lin and remained silent.

“…I understand, I will stay.” Cai Lin remained silent for a long time, her eyes calm, and after glancing at Yao Yan, she said indifferently.

She didn't ask when Yao Yan would return, because there was no need. Those who are meant to return will return sooner or later, and those who are not meant to return will not return no matter how much she tries to persuade them. Besides, as Queen Medusa, she was never the kind of person who couldn't live without a man.

After saying that, she turned and walked towards the palace, her aura turning cold at that moment, as if she had returned to her former self.

Yao Yan watched her retreating figure and gave a bitter smile.

Zi Yan secretly tugged at Yao Yan's clothes and whispered a reminder, "Sister Cai Lin seems to be angry..."

"Saw."

Yao Yan tapped Zi Yan on the head in an annoyed tone, "Does this really need to look like this?"

P.S.: Don't say I'm padding the chapters; transitions are necessary. Starting tomorrow, I'll be updating twice a day. (End of Chapter)

Chapter 208 Departure

208.

A few days later.

Two streaks of light shot out from the Snake-Man tribe's encampment and sped toward the Black Corner Region. The two who left were Yao Yan and Zi Yan. As for Cai Lin, she stayed behind at the Snake-Man tribe's encampment to take care of Cai Die, who had not yet fully transformed.

This process may take two to three years.

In the palace.

Cai Lin watched the two leave, a slight ripple appearing in her deep purple eyes, which quickly returned to calm. She did not ask Yao Yan for any promises, nor did she ask when he would return, because they would meet again sooner or later. If Yao Yan's strength was not as great as hers, she would naturally ask Yao Yan for an explanation!

Her cold, beautiful eyes lowered as she looked at the colorful butterfly coiled in her arms. In the end, she sighed. She could endure all of this herself, but she didn't know if her younger sister would be able to accept Yao Yan leaving again after she woke up.

In a sense, Yao Yan is really cold-blooded, a little too rational, and has never been swayed by feelings for his children.

For Yao Yan, strength may be more important than anything else.

Cai Lin could understand, and even accept, but that didn't mean she wanted to see Cai Die suffer the same injustice.

"I hope you'll still be this strong when we meet again!" Cai Lin's eyes turned slightly cold as she spoke softly, her red lips parting slightly. She then looked at the Green Wood Fox that Yao Yan had left behind. The mutated Green Wood Fox was looking at her timidly, like an abandoned little animal.

Seeing the fear in the other person's eyes, Cai Lin's coldness instantly vanished, and she sighed helplessly. She felt that her emotions were always easily influenced by Yao Yan.

She knew that Yao Yan had deliberately kept the pet, perhaps to keep Cai Die company.

……

……

In less than half a day, Yao Yan brought Zi Yan to the border of the Jia Ma Empire. At the same time, Hai Bodong, who had been waiting there for many days, also revealed himself. He looked at the little purple-haired girl beside Yao Yan with some surprise and asked curiously, "Who is this?"

“Ziyan, I met a younger sister at Canaan Academy. Her true form is a fifth-tier magical beast,” Yao Yan said softly upon hearing this.

He then looked at Zi Yan and continued his introduction.

"Ziyan, call him Hai Lao."

"Old Hai." Zi Yan blinked and called out in a crisp voice, while looking Hai Bodong up and down. She felt that the human in front of her was not very strong, far inferior to that old guy Su Qian.

Hai Bodong was somewhat surprised upon hearing this, and said in astonishment, "It seems that her bloodline is very special."

“Yes, she will be traveling with me to Zhongzhou this time. Let’s get going. We can talk about anything on the way.” Yao Yan said decisively. His carefree lifestyle during this period had not diminished his pursuit of strength.

He knew very well that to maintain his current 'happy' life, he needed to be extremely strong.

Hai Bodong nodded, his wings of fighting spirit trembled slightly, and he followed Yao Yan and the other two towards the Black Corner Region. He was going to the Black Corner Region to get acquainted with the place and take over the Heavenly Court that Yao Yan had left behind. However, he was a little surprised that Yao Yan did not bring the Cai Lin sisters with him.

"Aren't those two Medusa Queens going to Central Plains with you?" he asked directly.

“Cai Die’s bloodline has evolved and needs time to transform. Cai Lin has stayed behind to take care of her, which may take several years… I can’t stay here and wait forever,” Yao Yan said softly, her tone calm.

He knew what was going on in his own family. If he hadn't made contact with the Soul Palace, he could have continued to live in the Jia Ma Empire. But now that he had made contact, Soul Void would certainly not give him much time to slowly drift along.

This period may be his last time of freedom.

Once he enters Zhongzhou, Hunxuzi will surely arrange some training for him, even involving the corpses of powerful imperial clansmen.

Thinking of this, Yao Yan felt inexplicably depressed. He knew he had no choice. From the moment he was implanted with the bloodline of the Devouring Spirit Clan, there were some paths he had no choice but to take. The weak never have the right to choose, especially when they are being watched by the strong.

Hai Bodong was taken aback by these words, then laughed and said, "In that case, it will be several years before I see you again."

Several years?

do not know.

Yao Yan had no idea what awaited him after arriving in Zhongzhou. Given Hun Xuzi's personality, he would never allow him to take a slow and steady path of development. Moreover, since the other party knew that he had cultivated such a strange technique as the Burning Technique, he would definitely gather various strange fires for him. There were quite a few forces in Zhongzhou that possessed strange fires, and none of them were weak.

"I hope so~" Yao Yan chuckled softly, her eyes carrying a hint of seriousness.

Hai Bodong noticed Yao Yan's expression and frowned slightly. He felt that Yao Yan was preoccupied. Could it be that Zhongzhou had some enemies? He quickly thought of Yao Yan's background. If the other party had no enemies, he would not have been able to fall into the Jia Ma Empire from the spatial turbulence.

Thinking of this, he fell silent. Anyone who could make Yao Yan feel pressured must be extremely powerful, someone he couldn't currently come into contact with.

He also needs to find a way to break through to the Dou Zong level!

He then changed the subject, steer the conversation toward the Heavenly Court, inquiring about the number of powerful individuals there and its future development path.

Yao Yan revealed all his thoughts, and the number of powerful figures mentioned caused Hai Bodong's expression to change slightly. He had not expected that Yao Yan could recruit so many powerful figures. This was not just the beginning of a force, but rather the complete domination of the Black Corner Region. There were several Dou Zong level experts alone, and they even had cooperation with Canaan Academy. If necessary, they could ask the elders of Canaan Academy for help.

In addition, Yao Yan even managed to win over a Dou Zun powerhouse!

Simply incredible.

"That Dou Zun will leave with me. The journey to Zhongzhou is long, so we can be on guard against any unforeseen circumstances," Yao Yan said softly. He was not worried about the development of the Heavenly Court at all. On the surface, the Heavenly Court was cooperating with Canaan Academy, but in secret, the people from the Soul Palace would also help keep an eye on things. It would be difficult for any problems to arise.

Hai Bodong looked at Yao Yan with complicated emotions, not knowing what to say for a moment. Yao Yan was just too monstrous, and his growth rate was even more unbelievable and incomprehensible.

"What's wrong, Elder Hai? Are you feeling pressured?" Yao Yan asked with a light laugh.

"Kind of."

Hai Bodong nodded and spoke the truth.

Yao Yan calmly said, "There's no need. If someone is dissatisfied, just kill them. Before leaving, I will make things clear to those people, even if they are Dou Zong. If they are really under pressure, they can go to Cai Lin."

Hai Bodong nodded. Even if Yao Yan hadn't said anything, he would have done it anyway. With his current strength, he really couldn't control those people. If Cai Lin were there to oversee things, it would solve a lot of problems.

The two chatted casually along the way.

Several days later, the three arrived at Demon Flame Valley, which is now the Heavenly Court.

Compared to a month ago, Demon Flame Valley has completely changed. Many of the surrounding mountains have been moved aside, and numerous buildings have sprung up. It is clear that this place will soon become a huge city. In the center of it, there is a huge portal, where space is distorted and the optical fibers are dim, as if it can swallow everything.

This was naturally the masterpiece of Venerable Tianhuo. With his mastery of formations and the strength of a five-star Dou Zun, creating a stable spatial wormhole was a piece of cake.

According to Yao Yan's previous plan, the space wormhole here will eventually connect with the Starfall Pavilion. After that, with the help of the Starfall Pavilion's power, it will slowly develop towards the Central Continent. This place will also become a springboard, attracting countless talents and resources from the Northwest Continent.

In the Dou Qi Continent, almost all top-tier forces have this configuration.

"A spatial wormhole!"

Hai Bodong naturally recognized the thing, and his eyes showed a hint of amazement. He didn't expect that he would be able to come into contact with it again. Thinking back, it had been many years since he rode the spaceship, when he was just a Dou Wang powerhouse.

"brush!"

Almost at the same time that Yao Yan and his group appeared, several powerful auras instantly took to the air and surged toward Yao Yan. However, after discovering the identities of the newcomers, these auras quickly withdrew, and at the same time, two figures rapidly approached each other.

"Greetings, Master!" The two elders, Jin and Yin, stood in the void and respectfully bowed to Yao Yan.

The two have now broken through to the Dou Zong level, and their strength has steadily reached the level of a one-star Dou Zong. Their breakthrough speed is obviously faster than that old guy Yun Shan. This is due to their accumulation and their special combination technique.

By frequently experiencing the power of the Dou Zong, one can break through that final barrier; all that's missing is a little bit of luck.

The Breakthrough Pill is this aid!

"Elder Jin and Elder Yin, you were among the first people from the Black Corner Region to pledge allegiance to me. This is Hai Bodong, a good friend of mine. After I leave the Heavenly Court, he will be in charge of this place, and you will both be required to obey his orders," Yao Yan said softly, looking at the two men.

"Yes!" The two replied without any hesitation, cupping their hands in response.

Now, the two of them have great faith in Yao Yan and are extremely impressed by his strength and talent. They are eager to follow Yao Yan and see how far he can go. Perhaps in the near future, the Heavenly Court here can truly become a top-tier power and gain a foothold in Zhongzhou.

Neither of them ever doubted this.

With just that one Dou Zun expert, the Heavenly Court is now qualified to gain a foothold in the Central Plains!

That's a Dou Zun!

As the words fell.

Yao Yan then led Hai Bodong and Zi Yan towards the farthest palace. The entire Demon Flame Valley had been almost completely demolished, with countless pavilions rising into the air. Special array runes flickered everywhere, making the energy of heaven and earth in this place extremely concentrated.

The Heavenly Fire Venerable's mastery of formations truly surprised Yao Yan.

Their group also attracted the attention of many people, including Xiong Zhuang, who had just joined. He had graduated early from Canaan Academy and had been eager to join since learning that Yao Yan had created a force. After learning about Yao Yan's deeds, he no longer hesitated and chose to join, becoming one of the first students to join the Heavenly Court.