Lan Hua retrieved the black iron talisman arrow, not intending to kill it.

On the one hand, it's because there are indeed not many talisman arrows left; they're almost gone, and even the armor-piercing arrows are down to just one.

On the other hand, the big black bear had only met Lan Hua by chance and did not harbor any great hatred. He did not want to get too entangled in karma in this Celestial Hunting Ground.

Lan Hua was very satisfied with the power of the arrow he had just fired; the demonic beasts of the Danxia Realm no longer posed a significant threat to him.

As long as he doesn't venture deeper into the hunting grounds, he's confident he can survive even after running out of Black Iron Arrows.

Five months after entering the hunting grounds, Lan Hua remained cautious, only venturing to the outer perimeter and never provokeing powerful monsters.

He had never entered the center of the hunting grounds.

Although he was curious about what kind of overlord existed deep within the hunting grounds, survival was more important than anything else.

Lan Hua found a small cave and moved in.

Although he has broken through to the Danxia Realm, he needs time to stabilize his cultivation, otherwise it may affect his future cultivation.

In the Celestial Hunting Grounds, once your whereabouts are discovered, you are always the prey of powerful demonic beasts.

Lan Hua has hardly had a good night's sleep these days.

Even when sleeping, they remain vigilant, and it is common for them to be startled awake from their dreams and then escape death.

Since Lan Hua broke through to the Danxia Realm, she has been counting down the days.

"After today, I'll be able to leave this inhuman place!"

That night, Lan Hua did not sleep, but guarded the cave entrance to prevent a powerful monster from launching a surprise attack.

It was quiet outside, without the sound of any animals, unlike usual.

"It's too quiet, this is very abnormal!" Lan Hua muttered to herself.

Suddenly, a hissing sound entered the cave, startling Lan Hua.

"A giant python at the Core Formation Realm? This is the second Core Formation Realm demonic beast we've encountered in the past month!"

The last one I encountered was a fox demon at the Dan Shen realm, but fortunately, Lan Hua repelled it with her Cloud Piercing Arrow.

The sound grew closer, and Lan Hua had reason to believe that the python was coming for her.

Using the Flowing Light Step, a streak of light shot out of the cave entrance and rushed towards the exit of the hunting grounds.

The giant python paused slightly, then moved its dozens of feet long body and chased after Lan Hua.

"Brother Python, why are you chasing me?" Lan Hua asked as she ran.

The giant python said, "I have a favor to ask of you, young friend!"

Lan Hua turned and stopped, nocked her last armor-piercing arrow, and locked onto the giant python in the distance.

The arrow was engraved with runes and possessed the same speed and power as the black iron rune arrow. Under the moonlight, it gleamed with a cold light.

"Please speak frankly, Brother Python, and let me see if I can help!"

The giant python said, "Although we are demonic beasts, we also have the desire to roam the world. Being trapped in this hunting ground is not what we wanted!"

"After you leave, young friend, could you do us a favor? If you become successful in the future, could you help us break the magic array in the hunting grounds and set us free?"

"This is also a great act of merit for the young friend!"

Lan Hua frowned slightly, not expecting that the giant python had come to him not to eat him, but to plead for his life.

"This magic array was set up by celestial beings. How can I, a mere mortal, possibly break it?"

The giant python calmly said, "Young friend, you are so young yet you have already reached the third level of the Danxia Realm, and you possess a top-grade Dan Fire, which is extremely rare. In less than sixty years, you will definitely be able to transcend from mortal to celestial being!"

"As long as you remember the Southern Boundary Forest Hunting Grounds when the time comes, please break the magic array and restore our freedom. We will be eternally grateful and will follow your lead!"

Lan Hua frowned and said, "With me as the leader?"

"Is this Brother Python's own idea, or the idea of ​​the hunting ground overlord?"

The giant python flicked its tongue and said, "I have come here representing the Overlord!"

Lan Hua was slightly startled.

Having been in the hunting grounds for half a year and interacted with many demonic beasts, I already know that the overlord is a long-armed white ape with extremely powerful strength, and it is very likely that he has stepped into the Refining God Realm.

Sudden.

More than a dozen beastly figures rushed over, all of them powerful cultivators at the Danxia Realm. Most of them had fought with Lan Hua before, and they all looked furious.

Clearly, these demonic beasts had never been able to do anything to Lan Hua before; they disliked him but couldn't do anything to him.

With so many Danxia Realm demonic beasts arriving at the same time, Lan Hua began to have second thoughts. It was simply impossible to retreat safely.

The giant python looked at the demonic beasts surrounding Lan Hua and snorted, "Enough. I understand that you hate humans, but don't you want freedom?"

The demons were stunned.

Freedom—they've thought about it all the time, practically every single day, yet they've never truly experienced it.

The giant python said, "The Ape King has given the order to let our young friend leave safely, and no demon is allowed to obstruct him!"

“Since it is the Ape King who gave the order, I shall obey!” said the big black bear.

"Yes, sir!" the wolf demon replied.

"I dare not disobey!" the toad demon said.

"..."

Lan Hua said awkwardly, "As long as you don't slaughter humans, I will consider letting you go when I have the ability to do so in the future!"

The giant python nodded. "We only seek freedom; we will not kill indiscriminately!"

"That's excellent!"

Numerous demonic beasts stood guard on both sides of the magic array's exit gate, bidding farewell to Lan Hua as he departed, leaving him somewhat flattered.

In the past, those who entered the Celestial Hunting Grounds never returned, but now the demon race is doing the opposite, actually giving him a send-off.

"My name is Lan Hua, which means 'mountain breeze and moonlight'!"

After saying that, Lan Hua stepped into the exit gate and quickly disappeared into the silvery light.

When Lan Hua appeared outside the hunting grounds, she felt as if she had escaped death and greedily breathed in the outside air.

He was surrounded by many Danxia Realm experts just now. If a fight had really broken out, he would have died twice over.

"Brother Black Dragon, do you think that kid will make it out alive? He's too weak!"

"Brother Yuan Tuo, even you've been hurt by him, and you think he's weak?"

The old face of the Purple Fire Turtle turned red. "I was careless and didn't dodge. Moreover, that kid relied on the advantage of his weapon, which caused me to suffer a great loss!"

Black Dragon laughed and said, "The superiority of their weapons is also one of their skills!"

Lan Hua hadn't even seen the two yet, but she had already overheard their conversation. She was overjoyed, realizing that she had escaped safely and that she hadn't been dreaming.

When the Black Dragon and the Purple Fire Turtle saw Lan Hua at the entrance, they were startled and somewhat suspicious.

At this time, Lan Hua had a dark yellow complexion, an unshaven beard, disheveled hair, and torn clothes.

They don't even look like human beings!

"Brother, that savage, could he be my young friend Lan Hua?"

The black dragon looked at it carefully for a few moments and nodded, saying, "I think it looks somewhat similar!"

Lan Hua smiled gently, "You two seniors don't need to guess, it's me!"

Although it doesn't look like a human, Lan Hua's Yuan energy is profound, and the aura it exudes is extremely strong.

Black Dragon patted Lan Hua on the shoulder and said, "Good lad, you're still alive! Your cultivation has actually broken through to the third level of the Danxia Realm. That's truly heaven-defying!"

“Exactly, that’s perverted!” said the Purple Fire Turtle.

The reason why Lan Hua was able to increase his strength after breaking through to the Danxia Realm was because he also used the Yuan Power in the Yuan Power Furnace.

"Seniors, let's not waste any more time on pleasantries, let's get down to business!"

The black dragon nodded, transformed into a giant dragon body, and carried the two of them towards the lake in the forest.