Subsequently, the two sat on the white tiger, traversing the mountains and forests at a speed that was breathtaking.
Even Yun Fan and Qing Xuan's flying speed was insignificant compared to the white tiger's. Now it had become Yun Fan's pet.
Just then, they arrived at the territory of the Flying Centipedes.
Two Flying Centipedes suddenly launched a sneak attack.
"Be careful!"
Qing Xuan was startled, as she still had lingering trauma.
However, in the next moment, the white tiger swiped its paws, and the two Flying Centipedes' bodies instantly shattered. This was the terrifying power of the white tiger.
The two gasped in shock. They had almost died dealing with these two beasts previously.
To think that these Flying Centipedes couldn't even withstand a single blow from the white tiger's claws.
Afterward, the white tiger discarded the bodies of the Flying Centipedes. Two inner cores emerged, and it signaled Yun Fan to collect them.
Yun Fan quickly picked up the inner cores and discovered that they contained immense power. Furthermore, he found that demonic energy could refine them.
This surprise caught Yun Fan off guard.
He then said to Qing Xuan, "Senior, I can refine the power within these inner cores!"
"What?"
Qing Xuan was shocked. She hadn't expected Yun Fan to have such a method. She had certainly seen inner cores like these before.
However, refining them was impossible, even more difficult than absorbing others' strength. To think that Yun Fan could refine them so easily.
Yun Fan then said, "Little Bai, go deal with that giant python!"
Upon hearing this, the white tiger's eyes glinted with excitement. It then carried the two towards where the giant python had appeared.
Compared to its previous arrogance, this time, the giant python hid in the water, trembling, not daring to show its head.
But this couldn't stump the white tiger. The white tiger roared, and a surge of power ripped through the water, causing it to explode.
The giant python was blown ashore. Before it could escape, the white tiger tore it open.
The inner core was sent to Yun Fan, while the white tiger prepared to enjoy a delicious snake soup.
At this moment, Yun Fan signaled the white tiger to wait.
Next, Yun Fan transformed into a chef, peeling the snake's skin and roasting the delicious snake meat over a fire.
An hour later, an enticing aroma filled the air. Yun Fan tossed a piece to the white tiger, which began to devour it greedily.
Yun Fan then offered the snake meat to Qing Xuan.
"Take it away, I won't eat this thing!"
Qing Xuan refused, even though she couldn't resist the delicious aroma.
Yun Fan said, "What a pity. This giant python was almost close to transforming into a dragon. Its meat is not only tender but also enhances a martial artist's physique!"
As he spoke, he deliberately ate heartily in front of Qing Xuan. Qing Xuan swallowed, admitting she had been too hasty.
She shouldn't have put on airs earlier.
She silently remembered the humiliation Yun Fan had inflicted on her.
"Don't you know about respecting elders and cherishing the young?"
Finally, Qing Xuan put aside her pride.
Yun Fan, amused, handed her the last piece of snake meat.
Qing Xuan took a tentative bite, then became utterly engrossed, finishing the entire piece.
Afterward, she still craved more and directly snatched the half-eaten piece from Yun Fan.
Yun Fan was speechless, wanting only to say, Senior, where is your dignity!
Undeniably, this meal was incredibly extravagant. After they finished eating, the three continued on their journey.
As dusk approached, the white tiger led them to a valley.
The air here was filled with the aura of ancient times.
The era ten thousand years ago was known as the ancient era. Although the Supreme Dao Sect had records of that time,
Qing Xuan was astonished when she truly witnessed the scenes of that era.
The three traversed the valley for an unknown duration. The white tiger suddenly stopped and let out a roar towards the front.
"Hmm?"
As the two looked on in confusion, they discovered not far ahead, illuminated by the moonlight, a plant resembling an orchid.
It emitted a faint glow, and a subtle fragrance filled the air.
"Little Bai, is this the elixir of immortality?"
Yun Fan asked tentatively.
The white tiger nodded like a kitten.
Yun Fan rejoiced. It had been too easy. He had expected to face life-or-death trials to obtain the elixir of immortality, but the process had been surprisingly smooth. Of course, all the credit went to the white tiger.
"Hurry and pick it!"
Qing Xuan said joyfully. She hadn't expected the elixir of immortality to actually exist. With this one elixir, her disciple would be saved.
Without hesitation, Yun Fan stepped forward to pick it.
However, as Yun Fan plucked the elixir of immortality, the valley suddenly shook and then collapsed.
This unexpected event caught not only the two by surprise but even the white tiger.
Thus, the two and the beast fell down together.
Qing Xuan landed heavily on the rocks, wincing in pain. In her prime, she would have been unharmed.
But let's not forget, she had just recovered from poisoning, so even a fall like this was unbearable for her!
As for Yun Fan, he was even more unfortunate, crashing onto the rocks. Of course, with his physique, it caused no damage.
What was truly fatal was being crushed by the weight of several tons of white tiger. The scene was too brutal for Qing Xuan to watch.
"What in the world is happening?"
Yun Fan, pushing away the white tiger's body, said miserably.
Qing Xuan replied, "It's no coincidence. We seem to have been attacked by something!"
"What?"
Yun Fan became vigilant. Although outside, both he and Qing Xuan were powerful figures, here, they were mere novices.
The attack was so potent that even the white tiger hadn't detected it, proving its terrifying nature.
At the next moment, the white tiger suddenly became alert and began to growl, for in the darkness, a pair of blood-red eyes were staring at them.
Using the faint light, Yun Fan finally saw what was in front of them: a tiger corrupted by darkness.
The tiger's body was no weaker than the white tiger's. Even more terrifying was the dark and decaying aura emanating from it.
Yun Fan immediately realized that this tiger was not alive but controlled by a sinister force.
The white tiger's eyes showed anger and sorrow. The two could easily surmise that before the sinister force corrupted it,
this tiger might have been its mate or friend. No wonder the white tiger displayed such an expression at this moment.
Before Yun Fan could react in his daze, Qing Xuan tugged at his sleeve.
"Senior, don't mess around!"
However, the next moment, he was stunned, because there weren't just one pair of crimson eyes around.
There were many pairs, all of them ferocious beasts controlled by a sinister force.
Although these beasts were not as powerful as that tiger, Yun Fan and Qing Xuan felt their scalps tingle.
"We're doomed!"
Qing Xuan began to question life again.
At this moment, as the dark tiger roared, numerous ferocious beasts lunged forward. The white tiger attacked first, crushing several beasts. But with the dark tiger joining in, the white tiger could no longer protect the two.
Qing Xuan, having barely regained a trace of strength, activated the Supreme Dao Art to resist. Yun Fan, on the other hand, punched each beast, striking them.
It was evident that although these beasts were strong, they were already dead and controlled by a sinister force, making them not as agile as when they were alive.
Therefore, Yun Fan and Qing Xuan were not completely overwhelmed. However, resisting like this was not a long-term solution.
Because Yun Fan discovered something terrifying: although they killed many of these beasts, they quickly revived.
One could only say that this sinister power was too formidable.
As time wore on, Yun Fan and Qing Xuan gradually became unable to cope. As for the white tiger, it was even more so, engaged in a fierce battle with the dark tiger.
At this moment, there was no chance of escape.
Qing Xuan was the first to falter, bitten by a beast. Instantly, she felt her body being corroded.
Seeing this, Yun Fan rushed to support her, but his body was also slashed, blood splattering.
The scene before them was one of utter despair. It turned out that the elixir of immortality existed, but the place it was located was incredibly terrifying.
This was undoubtedly a trap. These corrupted beasts were likely coveting the elixir of immortality, which led to their darkness.
However, at this moment, Yun Fan's blood accidentally splashed onto a charging beast. The beast immediately let out a pained cry and disintegrated.
Yun Fan saw this and understood. Although the darkness was terrifying, it had a weakness: his demonic blood.
Without hesitation, Yun Fan took out his second senior sister's sword and sliced open his palm.
The Qinghong Sword, now stained with blood, seemed to shine with divine light. Yun Fan wielded the sword, darting among the beasts.
It was like slicing through vegetables; his combat prowess was exceptionally fierce.
The tide of the battle turned instantly. All the beasts were slaughtered by him.
Then, he moved to where the white tiger was fighting. At this moment, the white tiger and the dark tiger were locked in combat. It was clear that the white tiger was at a disadvantage.
After all, the other was indestructible, resulting in several wounds on the white tiger.
Yun Fan bled again, smearing his blood onto Qinghong. Then, he activated the unity of man and sword.
The next moment, with the white tiger's cooperation, he successfully plunged the sword into the dark tiger's body.
The dark tiger felt pain, swatted Yun Fan away, and disintegrated with a roar.
Yun Fan immediately breathed a sigh of relief and shakily got up.
"Are you two alright?"
Yun Fan asked.
However, at this moment, Qing Xuan said, "Go, quickly!"
Although the white tiger couldn't speak, it also signaled Yun Fan to leave quickly, as they had been infected by the darkness.
Soon, they would be controlled by the darkness and become walking corpses.
But how could Yun Fan abandon his teammates? Thus, at this critical juncture, he immediately condensed two drops of vital blood using his life force.
These two drops of vital blood consumed a great deal of his life force, but in Yun Fan's eyes, it was all worth it.
Afterward, before the two and the beast were completely corrupted, he administered the vital blood to them.
Under the effect of the vital blood, the darkness receded, and the two and the beast returned to normal.
Yun Fan immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
The white tiger was fine. After all, its physique was strong. If not for the dark erosion, its injuries would have been insignificant.
But Qing Xuan was in a dire state, still weak. Yun Fan did not hesitate, picked up Qing Xuan, and signaled the white tiger to leave together.
When they reached the outside, the sky was bright. The white tiger slept due to exhaustion.
Qing Xuan, however, had a pale complexion. Yun Fan saw that there was a tooth inside her body, likely left by a beast earlier.
"Senior, I'll help you remove the fang!"
Yun Fan said, preparing to act.
At this moment, Qing Xuan blushed. "Are you trying to take the opportunity to peek at my body!"
"Senior misunderstands. I have no such interest!"
Yun Fan said honestly. He felt that Qing Xuan must have misunderstood him. After all, he was a physician, and in his eyes, there were only patients.
Although he couldn't deny that he had a fleeting urge to look, it was merely a flicker, completely negligible.
"Hmph!"
Qing Xuan snorted. Although Yun Fan had no ill intentions, she still felt uncomfortable.
However, at this moment, she could only comply with Yun Fan's arrangements.
After Yun Fan removed the fang, Qing Xuan felt much better, but at this time, she felt very uneasy.
Although nothing had happened, she somehow felt ashamed of her disciple.
Then, she shook her head vigorously, trying to clear her mind of such thoughts.
At this moment, Yun Fan said, "There must be a source of evil underground controlling these beasts. I have to go and see! If possible, I will eliminate this source of evil!"
"No!"
Qing Xuan warned him. "It's too terrifying underground. I think we should leave first!"
She was worried about Yun Fan's safety, as their cultivation was truly insufficient here.
As soon as she finished speaking, Yun Fan handed the elixir of immortality to Qing Xuan.
"What are you doing?"
Qing Xuan asked, confused.
Yun Fan said, "Senior, if I cannot return in a short time, take the medicine back with you first!"
"Why are you so insistent?"
Qing Xuan was speechless. She found that Yun Fan had many strengths, but also many weaknesses. Putting aside his weaknesses, she found that Yun Fan's charm was growing.
Damn it, how could she have such thoughts?
Yun Fan said, "My demonic blood can restrain this sinister power. I want to understand the situation thoroughly!"
This was his persistence, because he had a premonition that the truth was not far away. Only by understanding the truth could he better utilize the power to counter the demonic path.
He feared that one day, he might lose control and completely descend into demonic ways, so understanding the truth was essential.
Qing Xuan no longer stopped him, as she was also very curious as to why Yun Fan's demonic blood could restrain this evil.
The moment this evil invaded, she was almost on the verge of collapse. But after taking Yun Fan's vital blood, she found that the evil quickly dissipated.
At this moment, the awakened white tiger nudged Yun Fan. Its meaning was that it wanted to go with him.
But Yun Fan stopped it. After all, neither the white tiger nor Qing Xuan could withstand this sinister power. Going would be futile.
"Be good, stay here and protect Senior!"
Yun Fan patted its head. Only then did it reluctantly watch Yun Fan leave.