Everyone in this palace was from the Chaos Holy Land, obeying Xiao Yun's words as if they were imperial decrees. No one would dare to make any disturbing sounds or do anything of that sort while Xiao Yun was cultivating. Moreover, he hadn't heard any noises from outside.
"No sound?" Xiao Yun's expression turned extremely grim. His spiritual power had indeed perceived something just now. Furthermore, for some inexplicable reason, after hearing that sound, Xiao Yun felt an abnormal irritation, as if something was blocking his heart.
Xiao Yun closed his eyes and then reopened his spiritual senses, but there was indeed no sound. Could it have been his imagination? Xiao Yun sank into deep confusion.
"Alright, you may leave!" After a long while, finding no further disturbances, Xiao Yun suppressed his thoughts and said to the true disciple. The true disciple bowed and then left the room.
"It seems I can only use the Chaos Profound Pill!" Xiao Yun murmured to himself. Jiang Li gave him a feeling of extreme danger. If he didn't cultivate that divine ability to minor accomplishment, Xiao Yun felt that the battle would become troublesome.
The Chaos Profound Pill was a divine pill containing Chaos Profound Energy, possessing all sorts of incredible miraculous uses. Xiao Yun had originally intended to use this divine pill to temper his physique, but the failure in cultivating his divine ability now forced him to use it prematurely.
Immediately after, Xiao Yun took out a spiritual pill imbued with mysterious Dao patterns. The spiritual pill bore profound Dao patterns, and waves of chaotic energy flowed around it. Xiao Yun took a deep breath, swallowed the spiritual pill, and was enveloped by boundless chaotic energy. He closed his eyes and plunged into cultivation.
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In another room within the palace.
Lin Ziyan, clad in a light gauze, her complexion flushed, let out soft whimpers, seemingly hesitant to make any strenuous sounds. However, the peculiar sensations on her body made her tremble uncontrollably.
"It's alright, that was just Xiao Yun's spiritual power. I didn't expect his spiritual power to be so keen. I've already used the Seven Sealing Techniques to seal our room, so he can't sense anything!" Jiang Li whispered beside Lin Ziyan, still intensely engaged.
Lin Ziyan nodded, her nervous heart gradually calming. Soon, the two were once again consumed by their fervent engagement.
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The next day.
At Mount Tai Xuan Holy Land, amidst a towering mountain range.
Due to Jiang Li and Xiao Yun's scheduled duel from yesterday, the martial arts arena was already surrounded by a sea of people. Representatives from the Chaos Holy Land, the Zhou family, and the Prime Demon Sect had all arrived early, occupying the surrounding grounds to witness today's confrontation.
On one side of the martial arts arena, Zhou Lie Wu, an elder of the Zhou family, stood with a cold expression, deep hatred glinting in his eyes. The many members of the Zhou family behind him felt the same. Jiang Li had killed their Zhou family's Primordial Demon Body, a hatred that ran bone-deep.
"Fairy Xia, I repeat my words. As long as Jiang Li is willing to repent at Tong'er's grave for three days, I can instruct Prince Xiao Yun to show mercy and ensure Jiang Li doesn't lose too miserably!" Zhou Lie Wu said to Xia Qingying beside him.
"There's no need. The Prime Demon Sect never needs to repent to anyone!" Xia Qingying replied indifferently. Although Xiao Yun was powerful, Xia Qingying had faith in Jiang Li. Behind Xia Qingying, many disciples of the Prime Demon Sect glared at Zhou Lie Wu with shared animosity.
"Very well. This is your last chance. If you don't seize it, don't blame Prince Xiao Yun for showing no mercy!" Zhou Lie Wu flicked his sleeves and departed, leaving behind an extremely cold parting remark.
As time passed, more and more disciples gathered, waiting.
In a palace, Xiao Yun, accompanied by several core true disciples of the Chaos Holy Land, was slowly making his way towards the martial arts arena. Xiao Yun, clad in a purple-gold robe, possessed a handsome countenance and an air of invincible might.
"Prince Xiao Yun, how is your divine ability cultivation progressing? Are you confident in today's battle?" Beside Xiao Yun, Lin Ziyan was also heading towards the arena.
"Of course. How could I possibly fail? Today, watch me display my divine prowess and effortlessly suppress Jiang Li of the Prime Demon Sect!" Hearing Lin Ziyan's words, Xiao Yun's heart swelled with joy, and he declared with disdain.
A hint of worry flickered in Lin Ziyan's eyes. *It's been cultivated...* Following that, Lin Ziyan casually offered a few perfunctory replies to Xiao Yun before resuming her icy demeanor, showing him no further warmth.
"Ziyan, did you injure your leg? Why do you walk so strangely?!" Soon after, Xiao Yun noticed Lin Ziyan's gait was peculiar, a slight limp, which hadn't been there yesterday. However, after not seeing her for a day, Xiao Yun felt Lin Ziyan's complexion had improved, making her even more radiant and alluring, like a blooming rose, making his heart flutter.
"It's nothing. I had a minor setback during cultivation yesterday, but I'm fine now!" Lin Ziyan said faintly. Yet, Jiang Li's words involuntarily surfaced in her mind: *Your Divine Son bullies our Prime Demon Sect's people, so I shall thoroughly whip your Divine Daughter in return.* And so, their battle yesterday had been exceptionally fierce, with Lin Ziyan fulfilling Jiang Li's every demand, to the point where her body could barely withstand it. Though it was only for one night, the struggle left Lin Ziyan feeling as though she had gone through a life-and-death battle, a conflict that filled her with both joy and trepidation. She had almost been unable to get out of bed that morning, but thankfully, Jiang Li had used the Phoenix Rebirth Scripture to help her recover significantly, making her condition appear less severe. Thinking this, a blush involuntarily crept onto Lin Ziyan's face.
"I have some healing elixirs here. Take them and recover quickly!" Hearing Lin Ziyan's words, Xiao Yun quickly produced top-grade healing elixirs and offered them to her, looking at her with unwavering determination. Lin Ziyan gazed deeply at Xiao Yun, and finally accepted them. Seeing her accept, a ripple of emotion inevitably spread through Xiao Yun, feeling as though he and Lin Ziyan had grown a step closer. Then, they continued their rapid journey towards the martial arts arena.
Before long, Xiao Yun and his companions arrived at the peak of the Tai Xuan Holy Land mountain range, at the edge of the martial arts arena. Numerous disciples from the Chaos Holy Land and members of the Zhou family let out exceptionally loud cheers, their gazes towards Xiao Yun filled with fervor. Although Jiang Li's aura yesterday was formidable, Xiao Yun had decisively crushed the Prime Demon Sect's Divine Son, instilling unwavering confidence in the crowd. The disciples of the Prime Demon Sect, while supporting Jiang Li, still harbored considerable worry in their eyes. After all, Xiao Yun's strength yesterday had been too overwhelming, to the point where their Divine Son Ye Wu Shang was still in a state of dejection.
"I have arrived. Where is Jiang Li of your Prime Demon Sect!" Xiao Yun strode into the center of the martial arts arena and stated calmly.
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ps: I have something to attend to, no update tomorrow.