Tan Taixuan is indeed in a state of desolation now. He is all alone and doesn't even have a companion. It's no wonder. He suffered a disastrous defeat at Qingyang Pass and caused hundreds of Holy Court disciples to die on the spot. His reputation in the Holy Court has plummeted. In the eyes of others, he is probably no different from a rat crossing the street. Who would dare to associate with him?

"I'm also looking for the whereabouts of those strange beasts." Tan Taixuan paused, then continued, "I've heard my eldest brother mention that the Beast Spirit Realm is different from the outside world. The power of heaven and earth is not only abundant, but also condensed and lingers. After the death of some powerful strange beasts, their souls do not disappear immediately, but continue to absorb the power of heaven and earth. When the beast soul finally disappears, the power of heaven and earth may condense at the place where it died.

The more powerful the exotic beast, the more intelligent and spiritual it is. These exotic beasts in the Beast Spirit Realm are indifferent to worldly concerns, and before dying, they often seek out the same blessed caves and burial sites. Over time, the condensed power of heaven and earth converges into a spring, which is the Beast Soul Pool I just mentioned.

The Beast Soul Pool can not only help strange beasts cleanse their veins and marrow, but also help them condense their beast souls and improve their cultivation potential, just like us human practitioners.

However, like those rare treasures, the Beast Soul Pool isn't always present. Just like this Beast Spirit Realm, it only appears once every few thousand or even tens of thousands of years, remaining hidden from view the rest of the time. This time, the Beast Spirit Realm opened prematurely, yet not a single powerful exotic beast was visible. It's likely that a Beast Soul Pool has reappeared, and all the exotic beasts have gathered there.

At this point, a strange light flickered in Tan Taixuan's eyes, a mixture of excitement and anticipation. He wasn't young anymore, and starting over from scratch was no easy feat. The opening of the Beast Spirit Realm was a perfect opportunity for him.

"Where is the Beast Soul Pool?" As soon as Tan Taixuan finished speaking, Zhuang Ping'an and others asked in unison.

"I don't know either. My eldest brother told me that there are three large beast soul pools in the Beast Spirit Illusion Realm, and at least dozens of small ones. However, I have been looking for them for so many days, but I haven't found any." Tan Taixuan said helplessly.

"That's all in vain." Zhuang Ping'an and others were like deflated balls.

After all, Tan Taixuan is a disciple of the Holy Court, and his understanding of the beast spirit illusion is definitely better than theirs. If even he can't find it, they have no chance at all.

If all else fails, they'll probably just have to tame some decently powerful exotic beasts as sword pets. That's better than coming all this way in vain, Zhuang Ping'an and the others thought.

At this moment, Mu Hanyan suddenly patted her forehead and smiled sweetly.

An ancient mirror appeared in her hand. As she gestured with her hands, it emitted a golden light, pointing to the northwest of the mountain range.

"What is this?" Zhuang Ping'an asked in surprise.

"Just follow me." Mu Hanyan said with a smile, confidence between her brows.

Previously, she only thought that those powerful strange beasts were gathered somewhere, but she didn't think much about it. After hearing what Tan Taixuan said, Mu Hanyan almost slapped herself hard.

There must be a reason why powerful beasts gather together. Either there is a treasure land for cultivation, or some rare treasures are born. Isn't one of the biggest uses of her Tianji Mirror treasure hunting?

Following the direction guided by the Tianji Mirror, Mu Hanyan and his party sped up and shuttled between the mountains.

Just like the cultivation illusion in the Longyan Mountains, this Beast Spirit Illusionary Realm was also a natural formation. Traversing the towering mountains, Mu Hanyan and the others quickly lost their way, as if entering a vast maze. However, Mu Hanyan wasn't worried and simply followed the direction indicated by the Heavenly Secret Mirror.

"Roar!" A rough animal roar suddenly came from the front. Although it was still far away, it made people's ears numb.

Everyone subconsciously looked in the direction where the beast's roar came from, and saw a steep mountain hidden among the rolling hills. The mountain was not majestic or magnificent. If it were not for the guidance of the Heavenly Secret Mirror, Mu Hanyan might not be able to find it even if she searched for another month.

Along with the beast's roar, a unique pressure from an alien beast subtly enveloped them. Everyone's face showed surprise. Judging from its majesty, this beast must be at least as powerful as a great swordsman.

There was no doubt that the strange beast they were looking for was here.

Without hesitation, Mu Hanyan led everyone to fly towards the mountain, and in the distance behind them, two figures followed.

Following behind were Han Yutang and his follower.

Last time, he was seriously injured by the Cloud Dragon Nine Heavens Furnace. Although he had already taken the elixir and recuperated for a few days, his arm injury had not yet fully recovered and was still hung around his neck with a cloth belt. However, Han Yutang did not show any of the frustration he had just experienced when he was injured. Instead, his face was full of excitement.

If you look closely, you will find that there is a layer of illusory light and shadow floating outside their bodies. Although it cannot completely hide their figures, all their aura is concealed.

"Master, we won't be discovered by them, right?" The follower hid stealthily behind a huge rock, stuck half of his head out to look at the small black dots in the distance, and asked anxiously.

They were several miles apart, and even a master at the level of Sword Saint would find it difficult to detect their presence if he didn't pay close attention. However, after suffering two great setbacks at the hands of Mu Hanyan, he was really a little scared.

"Don't worry. We are so far away and we have the protection of the Concealing Divine Talisman. Even if Mu Hanyan has the ability of seeing and hearing from afar, she won't be able to find us." Han Yutang said confidently.

"Is this Hidden God Talisman really that powerful?" The follower looked at the jade talisman on Han Yutang's body and asked curiously.

"Nonsense, this is a treasure that our master spent three years to refine. It is said to be a replica of a divine artifact that fell from outer space. Even a master at the level of Sword Saint would not be able to discover our existence unless he repeatedly explores with his divine sense, let alone Mu Hanyan." Han Yutang said.

"But even if she can't find us, what's the point of following her like this?" After hearing Han Yutang say this, the follower felt relieved a little, and then asked in confusion.

"What do you know?" Han Yutang glanced at him with disdain and said arrogantly, "I heard from my master that the Beast Spirit Realm's premature opening this time may be hiding a huge secret. That secret is certainly a rare opportunity for cultivators, but if you rashly ruin the plans of the Exotic Beast Clan and anger them, it will bring about fatal disaster."

"What is the secret?" Hearing the word "chance", the follower was not very excited, because he knew that with his cultivation and status, it would be difficult for him to get any opportunity, no matter how great it was. But when he heard the words "fatal disaster", his heart trembled for no reason, and he asked immediately.