Moreover, he has now been driven to the brink by Fang Han, with no way to retreat. Only by taking a risk can he find a glimmer of hope.

Within Yin-Yang Mountain, shrouded in mist, it resembles a fairyland yet harbors hidden dangers.

The roars of the monsters rose and fell, echoing through the valley and sending chills down one's spine.

Despite Yang Xiao's best efforts to spread his divine sense and explore the surroundings, the Champion Marquis and others still inevitably encountered the demonic beasts several times.

Fortunately, these monsters were not large in number and seemed to have no intention of fighting humans. They all avoided each other and were unwilling to have a direct confrontation with Champion Marquis and his group.

Nevertheless, the Demon Suppression Army paid the price of dozens of lives before finally reaching the halfway point of the first peak of Yin Yang Mountain.

"This Yin-Yang Mountain has never been this unbearably hot before."

Champion Hou wiped the sweat from his forehead and muttered to himself.

He noticed that it was relatively cool at the foot of the mountain, but as the altitude increased, the temperature gradually rose, becoming unbearable.

"There is indeed something unusual. After all, it is already the middle of winter, and it should be bitterly cold."

Wu Yi echoed this sentiment.

Although it was his first time truly stepping into the heart of Yin-Yang Mountain, he keenly sensed that something was amiss.

"Perhaps, some extraordinary treasure is about to appear in this Yin-Yang Mountain."

Yang Xiao's eyes flickered, and after a moment of contemplation, he spoke.

He knew that Yin Yang Mountain was a mysterious place, where rare treasures were said to have appeared, attracting countless cultivators to fight for them.

"Then let's hurry up to the main peak of Yin Yang Mountain and find out what's going on!"

Upon hearing this, the Marquis of Champions' heart stirred. If he could destroy the monster's lair in one fell swoop and seize some rare treasure, he could finally hold his head high and wipe away his previous humiliation.

These past few days, he had been completely suppressed by Fang Han, and he was extremely frustrated, longing for a victory to prove himself.

He secretly vowed that when he was crowned king, he would find a way to get rid of Fang Han, this major threat, and then get his hands on the beautiful Tantai Qiuyue to relieve his hatred.

As Champion Hou and his group continued to approach the summit of Yin-Yang Mountain, the surrounding temperature became increasingly scorching, as if they were in a furnace.

However, they did not back down because of this; instead, they became even more determined to move forward.

"My lord, let the soldiers rest here for a while and stop advancing. I'll go to the top of the mountain to scout out the situation, so as not to alert the enemy."

Yang Xiao suddenly stopped and said with a solemn expression.

He seemed to sense that some terrifying being was hidden at the summit of Yin-Yang Mountain, which filled him with fear and made him dare not approach it easily.

Moreover, he worried that having so many people go up to the mountaintop together would alert that terrifying being and cause unnecessary trouble.

Therefore, he decided to go to the top of the mountain alone to explore first, and then make further plans.

"Why is that?" the Marquis of Champion asked.

The Marquis of Champions has always trusted Yang Xiao implicitly.

Yang Xiao was a calm and composed man, and very loyal to him and his father. If anyone else had said such a thing, the Marquis of Champion would have been suspicious and wondered if the legendary treasure on the mountaintop was about to appear and that this person wanted to monopolize this supreme opportunity, so he fabricated such a story.

"A powerful and mysterious aura lingers at the mountaintop, exuding boundless pressure and danger. If the soldiers rashly ascend, they may well lose their lives in vain."

Yang Xiao's expression was solemn, his gaze fixed intently on the mountaintop, and he spoke in a deep voice, each word seemingly carrying a sense of vigilance against unknown dangers.

"In that case, let the three of us go up and find out. With our combined strength, even if we encounter any danger, we should be able to fight back."

Champion Hou acted decisively, his eyes revealing his resolve and determination, and quickly made his decision.

He decisively ordered the Demon Suppression Army to garrison at the foot of the mountain, ready for battle, while he, Yang Xiao, and Wu Yi embarked on the journey up the mountain.

At this moment, Yin-Yang Mountain seemed to be ignited by an invisible hand, and the temperature rose sharply.

The scorching heat permeated every inch of the air, making it feel as if one were inside a giant steamer, making it difficult to breathe.

Under the scorching heat, the leaves of the trees in the mountains gradually curled up, losing their former vitality.

In that secluded little lake, the golden dragon, which had been sleeping, was still keenly aware of the sudden unease, even though it was shrouded in the icy array that Fang Han had carefully set up to try to isolate it from the high temperature and danger of the outside world.

Its massive body trembled slightly in the lake water, its huge head slowly rising, and its golden eyes gleaming with a wary light.

Suddenly, it exerted its strength and rose abruptly from the small lake, like a golden lightning bolt, instantly soaring into the air.

Its long body hovered in the air, its scales shimmering brilliantly in the sunlight, making a rustling sound, as if proclaiming its majesty to the world.

At that very moment, after overcoming numerous hardships, Champion Marquis, Yang Xiao, and Wu Yi finally reached the summit.

However, as soon as they showed their faces, they saw the golden dragon flying freely in the air.

At this point, the Golden Flood Dragon was already a beast king-level being. Although it had not yet truly transformed into a dragon, it was already equivalent to a great flood dragon that had cultivated for hundreds of years, and its strength was unfathomable.

Especially now, with the clouds and mist swirling around Yin-Yang Mountain, it weaves and soars through these clouds with agile movements, sometimes disappearing into the mist and sometimes suddenly appearing, just like a real dragon, exuding an aura that inspires awe.

"My God, this...this is a real dragon! Such a divine creature truly exists in this world!"

Champion Hou Li Hongdu felt a sudden darkness before his eyes, his legs went weak with fright, and he almost collapsed to the ground, his voice trembling so much that he could barely speak.

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