Breaking the Masked Man

"A true man should be like this!" Xiong Zhuang exclaimed, his eyes filled with longing.

Having a Dou Zong as a follower is truly stylish and arrogant!

soon.

Yao Yan and his group disappeared from his sight and entered the innermost palace, the one that floated at the highest point.

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"Elder Yao, you are incredibly efficient. You've completed the spatial wormhole so quickly." Yao Yan had just entered the palace when he saw Venerable Tianhuo busy at work. He couldn't help but approach him and greet him with a smile.

Heavenly Fire Venerable looked at Yao Yan and said with a smile, "That thing isn't difficult to make; any Dou Zun could create it... Compared to the spatial wormhole, the Heavenly Fire Array that I created is truly an art!"

As he spoke, hundreds of jade tablets in front of him transformed into streaks of light, flew out of the palace, and disappeared into various parts of the Heavenly Court. The next moment, a massive crimson energy shield covered the entire Heavenly Court, and at the same time, a scorching aura began to rise.

"Truly amazing!" Standing beside Venerable Tianhuo, Elder Yao couldn't help but exclaim in amazement as he watched this scene.

Very few people in this world can study formations to this extent.

"When this formation is activated, it is strong enough to withstand the attacks of dozens of Dou Zong, and even Dou Zun can withstand them for a long time. It is perfect as a protective formation for the Heavenly Court. This is the core jade tablet of the formation." As Venerable Tianhuo spoke, he threw the jade tablet to Yao Yan.

The formation had been completed long ago; today was merely a test. Now that it was successful, it would naturally be handed over to Yao Yan for handling.

Yao Yan took the jade token and then handed it to Hai Bodong, who was standing to the side, and said with a smile, "Elder Hai, I'm entrusting this Heavenly Court to you."

“…Hmm!” Hai Bodong was taken aback upon hearing this, then took a deep breath, feeling immense pressure. Faced with Yao Yan’s trust, he could only nod emphatically.

"Use your soul power to control it, do not resist. I will teach you how to use it."

Venerable Tianhuo didn't ask about Hai Bodong's origins. Since he was brought by Yao Yan and had given the jade token to him, he was obviously someone Yao Yan trusted. So, he readily transmitted the method of controlling the formation to him using his soul power.

Hai Bodong closed his eyes and absorbed the energy for a moment, then respectfully bowed to Venerable Tianhuo, his eyes showing a slight fluctuation. This was the first time he had ever seen a Dou Zun-level expert!

It's like they're dreaming.

"Let's set off too!" Yao Yan said directly to Venerable Tianhuo after looking at Hai Bodong, who had finished absorbing the energy.

"So soon?" The old apothecary was somewhat surprised, then looked at Zi Yan beside Yao Yan and couldn't help but wonder, "Where are the two sisters, Cai Lin and Cai Lin? Did you have a fight with them and didn't you take them with you to Zhongzhou?"

"The Butterfly Bloodline has advanced; it will take several years," Yao Yan explained.

The old man looked at Yao Yan with a strange expression, as if he were looking at some strange creature. He did not expect that Yao Yan had actually mastered the method of perfect bloodline evolution, but the method seemed to be a bit unorthodox.

Yao Yan was thick-skinned and completely ignored Yao Lao's strange gaze, maintaining an expression as if he hadn't done anything.

"It's good to set off early. This Black Corner Region is really not very interesting." Venerable Tianhuo said with a smile, looking forward to the trip to Central Continent. With his strength, there was really no one in the Black Corner Region who could catch his eye.

To put it bluntly, he alone is enough to overturn the entire Black Corner Region, and could even kill dozens of people in a single day.

It's like an adult dominating a kindergarten; it's really meaningless.

"Then let's go."

The old doctor nodded, a hint of melancholy in his eyes. He thought of some old friends, wondering how they were doing now. (End of Chapter)

Chapter 209. Tianxing Mountain Range

209.

Compared to the brutal spatial teleportation by Hun Xuzi last time, this spatial wormhole journey was obviously much easier. The spaceship under their feet alone solved the problem of comfort. As for safety... with a five-star Dou Zun in charge, even if they encountered a spatial storm again, it wouldn't matter.

Strength brings not only a sense of security, but also confidence.

"There's nothing here~" Zi Yan muttered, leaning on the bow of the boat, blinking her eyes as she looked at the spatial turbulence that flashed by from time to time.

“That’s how spatial wormholes are. Unless you encounter a spatial storm, they’re mostly just as dull and boring. There’s nothing to see, not even a sound. If you were alone, you’d probably develop a mental illness from all that.” Yao Yan stood beside Zi Yan, looking at the scene before him, and inexplicably thought of his past self.

“Encountering a space storm is not a good thing. A small one is fine, but if it’s a large one, we’ll probably have to disembark early,” Venerable Tianhuo said with a smile, stroking his white beard.

"Elder Yao, how many days will it take us to reach Zhongzhou?"

Yao Yan turned to look at Venerable Tianhuo and asked.

"About half a month. If you find the speed too slow, I can personally control it and increase the speed so we can arrive in a few days... It's just that the process will be a bit bumpy and not as comfortable as it is now," Venerable Tianhuo replied after a moment's thought.

"Let's leave it at that then, a few more days won't make a difference," Yao Yan said with a smile.

"Should we head straight to the Starfall Pavilion? My old friend is there. With his help, you'll be spared a lot of trouble. I also need to contact some friends to prepare for your attempt to seize the Three Thousand Burning Flames." Yao Lao floated to Yao Yan's side and asked.

"I will do as you wish, sir." Yao Yan nodded, agreeing with Yao Lao's arrangement.

He didn't know much about Zhongzhou. Compared to wandering around aimlessly on his own, having Yao Lao arrange the route would obviously save him a lot of trouble. Besides, he also had to consider breaking through to the Dou Zong realm, and he didn't know if the Tianshan Blood Pool had opened yet.

If not, Yao Yan can only try to activate it ahead of time.

With the strange fire by his side, he didn't need to worry about the fire poison contained in the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool. He could recklessly absorb the energy within, accumulate his foundation, and sense the power of space to break through to the Dou Zong realm at the fastest speed.

"You don't need to worry about the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool. That place is originally the territory of the Four Directions Pavilion and is jointly managed by the Four Directions Pavilion. If I were to intervene, the Gold-Eating Rat Clan, who manages the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool, would definitely give you face and allow you to enter ahead of time," Yao Lao continued.

The Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool opens once every three years, with only ten slots available each time. Two of these slots are taken by the Gold-Eating Rat Clan, while the remaining eight slots are up for grabs by outsiders.

Almost every three years, it causes a huge uproar, attracting countless outstanding talents.

But this is only what's visible on the surface. Deep inside, there are still some unique features. It's even better than the blood pools that are supplied to peak Douhuang. However, it's filled with concentrated fire poison, so even Douzong has to be careful when refining it. But for Yao Yan, this stuff is an excellent tonic with no risk whatsoever.

"It's all thanks to your face, sir," Yao Yan said with a smile.

The old alchemist, who was once the number one alchemist in Zhongzhou, was not just showing off his influence. As the number one alchemist below the ninth-grade alchemy master, it is estimated that even the strongest people below the Dou Sheng level would find it difficult to resist this favor offered to them.

"Alchemists are still the best~" Venerable Heavenly Fire couldn't help but sigh from the bottom of his heart.

"Me?"

Zi Yan poked her cute little head out, her eyes sparkling as she stared at the group, asking curiously. She hadn't forgotten what Yao Yan had said about finding her a clan after arriving in Zhongzhou, and she was really looking forward to it.

As Zi Yan spoke, both Yao Lao and Tian Huo Zun Zhe fell silent. Both of them knew what kind of existence the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan was. Such a powerful demon beast clan was not easy to deal with, and having disappeared for so many years, finding them would not be an easy task.

“After we go to Zhongzhou, you should be able to sense it,” Yao Yan said softly, patting Zi Yan’s head.

The Ancient Dragon Clan of the Void resides in the void year-round, but the power of their bloodline still exists. Especially for a direct descendant like Zi Yan, who possesses the bloodline of the Dragon Emperor, any appearance of Zi Yan in the Central Continent will inevitably attract some old fellows, and Zi Yan herself should be able to sense it as well.

"Oh~" Zi Yan responded, her eyes filled with anticipation as she clenched her little fists.

"Before finding its clan, you must ensure that this little guy's identity is not revealed. Also, don't use your bone wings lightly until you are absolutely certain of killing the enemy. The Heavenly Phoenix Clan has always acted domineeringly and has a long-standing feud with the Ancient Void Dragon Clan. If your bone wings and this little guy's affair are exposed, things will become extremely troublesome!"

The old doctor solemnly instructed, clearly knowing more about the Heavenly Phoenix Clan than Venerable Heavenly Fire. In the last thousand years, that clan had been vaguely showing signs of becoming the number one family in the magical beast world.

"Do they dare?"

This time, it was Venerable Tianhuo's turn to be surprised. In his era, the Heavenly Demon Phoenix was completely bullied by the Ancient Dragon Clan of the Void, and even used as food. In this era, the situation has reversed.

"The Ancient Dragon Clan of the Void has been missing for too long. No one knows what kind of commotion this little guy will cause after his identity is exposed."

The old doctor shook his head and said slowly.

He was just guessing, just in case, since the Phoenix Clan acted extremely domineeringly that day.

Zi Yan didn't speak, but silently memorized the two names. It turned out that she was a member of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan, while the Tianyao Phoenix Clan seemed to be an enemy of her own clan. Perhaps due to the inheritance of her bloodline, she had no good feelings towards the three words Tianyao Phoenix, and even had an impulse to devour them.

"It's alright. I'll join the Pill Tower first, and then I'll take Ziyan to the Pill Domain. If the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan wants to cause trouble, let them come." Yao Yan knew how to shift the blame. As long as he showed enough talent, the Pill Tower would naturally protect him.

Don't forget, humans are the true rulers of the Dou Qi Continent. The Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan is, in the end, just a magical beast clan and doesn't dare to be too presumptuous in human territory.

Otherwise, the prosperous Central Plains would not have been occupied by humans.

"That's indeed a solution... Kid, how about getting a couple more girlfriends? There are five great alchemy families in the Pill Tower. They're quite powerful, and each family has an eighth-grade alchemist. If you can get their help, it will be easier for you to seize the Three Thousand Burning Flames, and the threat of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix will be gone." The old alchemist stroked his chin, and after a moment, he revealed a wicked smile and said teasingly.

"Let's see how it goes," Yao Yan said calmly, showing no sign of being teased.

Upon hearing this, Elder Yao and Venerable Tianhuo also laughed.

Zi Yan tugged at Yao Yan's clothes, tilted her head back, and said seriously, "Big brother, aren't you afraid that Sister Cai Lin will be angry?"

As Zi Yan spoke, everyone present realized that the topic seemed a bit inappropriate, especially in front of this young girl.

"...Big brother was forced into this situation. Being weak means you have to suffer some injustices." Yao Yan pondered for a moment, then sighed helplessly and slowly explained, as if he too was forced into it and it wasn't out of his true feelings.

Upon hearing this, the old doctor shook his head, then transformed into a wisp of green smoke and disappeared into the Bone Flame Ring, thus ending the topic.

"I won't let them bully my brother!"

Zi Yan waved her little fist and said cutely.

Yao Yan patted her head and laughed for a moment, finding it inexplicably amusing, though his eyes held a hint of indifference. If he could obtain the Three Thousand Burning Flames ahead of time through the five major families of the Pill Tower, he wouldn't mind sacrificing his looks.

Anyway, he's still young, he can handle it.

……

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There are many powerful forces in Zhongzhou, the most famous of which are the One Palace, One Tower, Two Sects, Three Valleys, and Four Directions Pavilion.

The Starfall Pavilion is one of the Four Pavilions, located in the Tianxing Mountain Range in the southern region of Zhongzhou. It is a force established based on a meteorite from outer space. Its pavilion master is named Venerable Feng, a powerful figure who has reached the level of a four-star Dou Zun. Even in Zhongzhou, where there are many powerful people, he is famous. He once defeated the pavilion master of the Yellow Springs Pavilion in a hundred rounds, which shows his strength.

On this day, the Tianxing Mountains, which had been calm for a long time, suddenly began to tremble.

"Wow~"

A violent spatial force tore the surrounding space apart, and countless spatial turbulences distorted and swirled the surrounding space. A moment later, a small boat emerged from the spatial rift.

"Such abundant energy of heaven and earth!" A clear and loud voice came from the ship.

The speaker was naturally Zi Yan. She used to live in a place like the Black Corner Region, where the energy of heaven and earth was extremely thin and could not be compared with that of the Central State. In terms of energy level alone, even the most ordinary place in the Central State was several times stronger than the Black Corner Region.

"It's not quite as good as the Shennong Mountains," Yao Yan said softly after sensing it for a moment.