One of my fairy-like friends

The Phoenix Clan and the Demon Clan have a good relationship. After all, they are descendants of the ancient divine clan, the Phoenix Clan. The two ancient divine clans, the Dragon and the Phoenix, can be considered as the Demon Clan in a sense, but they are the two most powerful clans among the Demon Clan.

Now that the Emperor Feather has been taken out, it should have been returned long ago... It shouldn't just be left here so carelessly, right?

Mingyan couldn't understand it at all. If there was an imperial feather on it, shouldn't Bai Ze have told him before he went up the mountain? But Bai Ze hadn't mentioned it at all...

Mingyan became increasingly puzzled. After pondering for a moment, he decided to take Di Yu away and let the fairy sister see if it was indeed Di Yu of the Phoenix Clan. Since Bai Ze had not mentioned Di Yu and seemed not to care about it or even know about it, he could not care about that anymore.

Mingyan put the feather into his Qi Sea. As soon as the feather entered his Qi Sea, it burned brilliantly again and hung in his Qi Sea, alongside the "?" symbol, the otherworldly "#" symbol, and the imperial artifact Yin Yang Tong Xin Pendant. This further confirmed Mingyan's belief that this was indeed an imperial feather.

Chapter Sixty-Two: What's given to Master naturally has to be the best.

After carefully storing the imperial feather, Mingyan began searching for crystals, which was the purpose of his trip.

Many crystal fragments were scattered around the wooden house. Mingyan searched the mountaintop but couldn't find any suitable crystals. These crystals were too small and had been crushed into powder, making them unsuitable as a gift for his master.

Mingyan was somewhat disappointed. Was he going to return empty-handed?

He walked to the edge of the mountaintop and looked down. He noticed some glittering things below the edge. Upon closer inspection, he realized they were indeed crystals, but completely different from the fragmented crystals. They were a deep blue color and emitted a faint glow, like stars in the sky. Even though they weren't dazzling, they were unforgettable at first glance.

The crystal has a special shape, with a base that looks like an inverted triangle, a wide waist, and a crown that resembles a mountain that has been cut in half. This unique shape makes it even more beautiful.

Mingyan seemed to have seen this shape somewhere before. He thought about it carefully and quickly remembered that it was very similar to the shape of a transparent gemstone called diamond. However, the crystal in front of him was even more beautiful, as if it contained a vast galaxy that could not be seen at a glance.

It was so beautiful, filled with an air of mystery, that it was impossible to look away. The faint blue light shimmered, making it seem unreal.

No wonder Master likes this thing. It's so beautiful. Anyone who loves beauty would be unable to walk after seeing it. Even Master would be moved by it.

Mingyan snapped out of his reverie, frowned, and realized there was a problem...

The perfectly shaped star stone was some distance below the mountaintop, not on the path, which meant that he couldn't get to its location because of the restriction left by the Demon Emperor.

How could he obtain it...? Mingyan pondered. Moreover, even if he could overcome the restriction left by the Demon Emperor, the snow-capped mountains outside the restriction were no benevolent place. When he first ascended the mountain, he felt as if he were being watched by something. If he rashly entered the snow-capped mountains outside the restriction...

Mingyan temporarily abandoned this idea and continued searching on the mountaintop for any other crystals.

Soon, Mingyan made some discoveries. There were still some relatively intact star stones remaining on the mountaintop, some of which were quite the right size. However, Mingyan held them in his hand and fell silent.

None of these star stones can compare to the star stone below the mountaintop; in terms of size, shape, and color, they all seem to fall short by a little.

Since it's a gift for Master, it should naturally be the best. These crystals can't compare to that one. If it's to be given to Master...

When his master was preparing the materials for his weapon, he found the best materials for him.

What she gave herself was Emperor-grade Immortal Gold, so that she could possess the best weapon.

Although the star stone seems to have no other use besides being for viewing, Master gave it the best, so how could I accept something inferior?

Mingyan put down the crystal in his hand. No, he had to give his master the best one, even if it meant taking a risk.

Moreover, Yu Mudan told him that those who investigated Yushan, including that Demon Emperor, all met with misfortune in their later years. As for his later years... if he hadn't died in battle during the Dark and Turmoil Era, he would definitely have become a fully-fledged King in his later years. If any misfortune occurred, he would have suppressed it with his strength!

Mingyan made up his mind, went to the edge of the mountain peak, and reached out to try to touch the restriction. Soon, he touched a layer of restriction, which acted like a barrier, preventing people inside from going out and people outside from coming in.

It was gentle and did not become violent because of Mingyan's touch.

But clearly, Mingyan couldn't cross this barrier and reach the outside; he could only watch the perfect star stone lying quietly outside.

Mingyan withdrew his hand, pondering how he could pass through the restriction.

This is a restriction left by the Demon Emperor. With his cultivation level, it's impossible for him to force his way through.

However, he carries an imperial artifact, the Yin-Yang Heart-to-Heart Pendant. Can this imperial artifact help him?

Mingyan took out the Yin-Yang Heart-to-Heart Pendant, which floated above his head, emitting a faint light that enveloped him.

Mingyan approached the barrier with the Heart-to-Heart Pendant. The faint light emanating from the pendant touched the barrier, causing ripples to spread. Aside from that, the pendant showed no other reaction. Although the Heart-to-Heart Pendant was an ultimate imperial artifact, the problem was that Mingyan's current cultivation level was insufficient to activate it and use it for his own purposes...

This feeling was slightly frustrating, but there was nothing that could be done. However, if the Heart-to-Heart Pendant and the restriction left by the Demon Emperor were to clash head-on, it would probably cause a huge commotion, and Bai Ze would not be able to turn a blind eye to it.

Mingyan put away the love charm. He looked inward at his own Qi Sea world, stared at the two symbols, pondered for a while, and then took out the "#" symbol.

This is a symbol representing the past. It has little weight when held in the hand, but it clearly carries some strange power. Mingyan once used it to see a being that resembled "Mother".

Mingyan lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then held it tightly in his hand and touched the barrier. Soon, the barrier underwent some changes.

Mingyan felt the "#" symbol in his hand trembling slightly, and then the trembling became more intense, and it began to shake wildly.

The immense force caught Mingyan off guard; the "#" symbol was almost knocked away. He quickly gripped the "#" symbol tightly.

The barrier a short distance away seemed to tremble as well, like a stone hitting the surface of water, creating ripples and shaking!

The barrier underwent some strange changes; it began to dissolve until a passage large enough for one person to pass through appeared, at which point it stopped.

Mingyan was taken aback. He had only intended to try it out, but he hadn't expected it to actually work.

Without further hesitation, Mingyan quickly crossed the barrier and leaped down from the top of the snow mountain. The passage above the barrier soon returned to normal, and he headed towards the star stone. However, he hadn't gone far when he suddenly felt a heaviness in his body and a chill down his back. That cold feeling of being watched returned.

Mingyan held the "#" symbol, not afraid. If there was any ominous sign, so be it.

He strode forward, but suddenly, Mingyan stopped. He saw something. Beside the star stone in the distance, a strange, fat creature had appeared out of nowhere. Mingyan frowned. He was certain when he went up the mountain that he had never seen any creatures in the snow-capped mountains, so he found it very strange. But now, after stepping out of the barrier, a strange creature had appeared.

Its body was covered in fine white fur, and it was plump; Mingyan couldn't even tell where its head was for a moment...

What is this thing?

Chapter Sixty-Three: Will Master be happy?

Mingyan carefully observed the strange white-haired creature, not daring to approach it rashly, because he sensed that it was probably not a good thing.

The white-haired monster stood guard beside the star stone, seemingly motionless. However, upon closer inspection, one could see its body swaying slightly, and faint, low hissing sounds could be heard, which sounded extremely eerie.

Mingyan couldn't sense the monster's cultivation level or strength. It was standing next to the star stone, which put Mingyan in a dilemma. If he wanted to get the star stone, he had to get close to the monster, or he could just give up and turn back.

But now that he's already out of the restriction, how could he turn back? Today, he's determined to get that crystal and give it to his master.

Mingyan quickly made a decision to approach cautiously.

But after taking only two steps, a thunderclap seemed to resound in Mingyan's mind, causing him to stop in his tracks instantly.

"Don't go any further, go back! It's not something you can handle!" His master's voice rang in Mingyan's mind. She stopped him and told him to step back.

"Master?!" Mingyan reacted, and said excitedly, "I've found what you're looking for, it's right there!"

"Leave here, don't go there," Yue Wuxia warned. "That creature is far beyond your current strength to fight. Don't get close."

After his initial excitement, Mingyan calmed down. He realized that if he could peek at his master through the Heart-to-Heart Mirror, his master could naturally observe him as well. Mingyan wasn't particularly surprised that his master knew about his situation.

"No, Master, what you want is right ahead. I've already come this far. This is a rare opportunity. Nobody knows when we'll be able to climb the sacred mountain again. I can't miss this chance." After thinking for a while, Mingyan disobeyed Yue Wuxia's words for the first time and refused his master.

This opportunity was obtained by Mingyan in exchange for agreeing to Bai Ze to mediate or even resolve the conflict between Yu Mudan and Gu Hanshuang. This opportunity should not be missed. After leaving this time, Bai Ze will not allow Mingyan to climb the mountain again. Even if Bai Ze can turn a blind eye once, he cannot allow Mingyan to climb the mountain every time. Does he really think the sacred mountain is his own backyard?

If he misses this opportunity, Mingyan may have to wait decades, hundreds, or even thousands of years to return here. Mingyan cannot wait that long.

"I told you to go back! I don't need that thing at all, I don't like it!" Yue Wuxia's tone became even more stern, and she coldly demanded, "Go back now!"

"Master, don't worry, I'm confident." Ming Yan took a deep breath, but did not agree with Yue Wuxia's words.

"Mingyan! Get back here!" Yue Wuxia was clearly angry. Mingyan had never seen her so out of control. Was their master worried about their safety? Although they shouldn't have troubled their master, there wasn't much they could do for them...

His master said he couldn't deal with that monster now, and Mingyan didn't doubt it, but he didn't intend to fight it...

He also possesses a secret involving the character "?", a fact even his master is unaware of...

With the question mark and the star gap, Mingyan felt that he was not entirely without a chance.

Mingyan began to approach the crystal.

"Mingyan! Do you still consider me your master?" Yue Wuxia's voice lowered, her tone filled with obvious anger and annoyance as she tried to control her emotions.

Mingyan felt guilty. He didn't want his master to worry or be angry, but if he lost this opportunity, it would be gone forever.

"Master, I know I'm being impulsive right now, but I finally got this opportunity to climb the sacred mountain of the demon race. Please let me repay you this once, okay?" Mingyan pleaded in a low voice, "Just this once... just once is enough."

"I don't need your repayment!" Yue Wuxia's voice turned cold. "Come back, or else..."

She paused for a moment, then left some things unsaid.

The more she said that, the more determined Mingyan became in his decision.

Starstones aren't actually that important. As Yu Mudan once said, these things have no other use besides being pretty.

But this is Mingyan's heartfelt wish. If it were obtained without any effort, what would be the point? How could it express even a fraction of Mingyan's gratitude to Yue Wuxia?

Mingyan ignored Yue Wuxia's voice and turned his attention back to the crystal.

The white-haired monster stood in front of the star stone, seemingly guarding it. Mingyan took out the "?" symbol from his Qi Sea, holding a "?" symbol in one hand and a "#" symbol in the other. These two symbols were comparable to the Supreme Emperor Weapon, and were very likely left behind by the first Human King Body, their "mother," the founder of the current cultivation system. Holding these two symbols made Mingyan feel very at ease.

His master's voice still echoed in his mind, but Ming Yan was single-minded, his eyes only on the crystal.

He gradually closed the distance, using the "Moon Shadow Scripture" to minimize his aura and voice, while calculating the distance to ensure he could directly obtain the star stone and then return to the barrier.

Suddenly, the white-haired monster, which had been trembling slightly, stopped and slowly turned its head towards Ming Yan's direction. Ming Yan's heart tightened; he had finally seen the monster's face. The monster...

How come the other person's face looks exactly like his?!

No! Not exactly the same. That face looked very pale, like a corpse, with a bluish-black mark at the corner of its mouth, which seemed to be blood. But the bloodstains faintly revealed an ominous feeling. Its eyes were cold and sinister, like two bottomless abysses. One look and you would fall into them!

Ming Yan's pupils contracted, but he was not frightened by the scene; it must be an illusion! He stepped on the star gap and used the "?" secret technique, instantly increasing his strength several times over. In the blink of an eye, he appeared in front of the star stone, grabbed it, and put it into his Qi Sea. Then he immediately retreated, wanting to return to the mountaintop!

Seeing the Star Stone being taken away, the white-haired monster roared and immediately gave chase. It was incredibly fast; despite its bulky and obese appearance, it was far faster than Ming Yan. In an instant, it appeared behind Ming Yan, raised its hand, and revealed a cold glint in its palm. Sharp claws were hidden among the long, thin white fur, and it grabbed Ming Yan's back.

In an instant, the Mandarin Duck Mirror flew out from Ming Yan's Qi Sea, blocking the fatal blow. With a "boom," the Mandarin Duck Mirror trembled slightly but was not damaged. It then hovered above Ming Yan's head, protecting him. However, the powerful impact still caused Ming Yan's internal organs to ache, and he spat out a mouthful of blood. But he did not falter! He pushed his speed to the limit and rushed towards the mountaintop.

The monster was furious and appeared in front of Mingyan in the blink of an eye. Caught off guard, Mingyan was slapped by it and sent flying backward!

Mingyan was so dizzy from the slap that he was momentarily disoriented.

The Mandarin Duck Mirror emitted a faint light, which quickly brought Mingyan back to his senses. He looked at the white-haired monster blocking his way from the mountaintop and sensed that the "?" state was about to end. Once he was out of the "?" state, he would surely die!

The Mandarin Duck Mirror can protect him for a while, but not forever. Once his strength is exhausted, the Mandarin Duck Mirror will no longer be able to protect him.

But Mingyan remained calm and looked for his own opportunity.

The Emperor Feather that Mingyan had stored in his Qi Sea suddenly flew out automatically and landed in his hand, where it began to burn fiercely. Mingyan was somewhat taken aback, but then immediately felt his strength double again!

What's going on?! Mingyan remembered Huang Feiyan saying that the Emperor Feather could strengthen the women of the Huang family who possessed the Phoenix bloodline, but how could he also use the Emperor Feather to strengthen them?!

But now was not the time to think about such things. Mingyan immediately stepped into the star gap again, pushing his speed to a new limit, instantly overtaking the white-haired monster and heading towards the mountaintop.

The white-haired monster seemed to have not expected Mingyan to suddenly become faster. It roared angrily, its voice echoing through the snow-capped mountains, causing an avalanche to begin on the mountainside. Mingyan felt as if his eardrums were about to be torn apart, and he felt dizzy.

It immediately caught up, its speed was too fast! There was a huge gap in strength between it and Ming Yan, and its cultivation level was unknown. In an instant, it caught up with Ming Yan, extended its sharp black claws, and grabbed the light hanging from the Mandarin Duck Mirror. The protective light was easily shattered. Ming Yan's heart tightened, and he seemed to smell the scent of death. In that instant, he summoned the Yin-Yang Heart-to-Heart Pendant to block this attack that was completely enough to take his life. The Heart-to-Heart Pendant sensed that he was in danger and activated automatically. A vast imperial might spread, and a huge amount of power flowed from the Heart-to-Heart Pendant, blocking the attack, but it quickly dimmed.

In that instant, Mingyan's spiritual energy was completely drained! Without spiritual energy, he could no longer use the Star Gap, and his speed immediately slowed down.