Although it seems that this strange snake is only in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage and could not pose any threat to them, they have a total of five late-Foundation Establishment stage cultivators, any one of whom could probably suppress this strange snake.
However, this fierce aura involuntarily instilled a sense of fear in people, as it contained the bloodline aura of an ancient demon, which was so sudden that it shook people's minds.
Furthermore...
That's a fire python!
What it represents is self-evident.
That prodigy from the Heavenly Firmament Sect actually possesses a fire python as his spirit beast?!
Although it is only in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, the sheer power of this extraordinary demon is enough to threaten cultivators in the late Foundation Establishment stage. As a spirit beast that assists in combat, one can easily imagine how much help it can provide.
This prodigy from the Heavenly Palace has actually subdued a fire python!!
This... is the reason why the five people's expressions changed and their minds were shaken.
No wonder they have such a great reputation!
Upon arriving in Pingshan City, it was only by casually inquiring among unfamiliar cultivators that it seemed no one was unaware of this prodigy from Lingxiao.
I originally thought it was within the sphere of influence of the Cloud Soaring Sect, as they were well-informed about it.
But now it seems that this prodigy from Lingxiao is not so simple; he's not just a mere talisman master!
At this moment, the fire python spoke in human language, its gaze coldly fixed on Ding Min, "You outsider cultivator, you have quite the audacity to speak of our master like this! Do you intend to never leave Pingshan City?!"
"I, I..."
For a moment, overwhelmed by this fierce and savage aura, Ding Min's pretty face turned pale, and she stammered. Although her cultivation level was higher than the other party's, this was, as her senior sister had said, the other party's territory!
Standing to the side, Zheng Yuwei immediately stepped forward, cupped her hands and said, "Fellow Daoist, my junior sister has only been out training for a short time and spoke without thinking. I hope you will forgive her. We were arranged by the Nine Kingdoms Alliance to come here and wish to follow you and your master into the Hengyang Secret Realm. Please inform them of our arrival."
Just then, Zheng Yuwei finished speaking.
A gentle voice sounded from behind.
"I apologize for keeping you all waiting. I have been away from my cave for the past few days and was unaware of your arrival. I hope you will forgive my absence!"
Everyone immediately turned to look and saw a man who looked rather ordinary, with a smile on his face looking at them.
At this moment, the seemingly terrifying fire python immediately showed a submissive attitude, slowly swimming over to the man who had suddenly appeared behind the group. With a gentle wave of his hand, it turned into a red light and was put into the spirit beast pouch.
Hearing the other party's words and seeing this scene, how could one not understand that the person in front of him was the Lingxiao prodigy who had been waiting for several days?
But just as they were about to bow,
But then they suddenly noticed that the two female cultivators from the Falling Maple Sect beside them looked shocked and said in unison:
"It's you?"
"It's you..."
"Hehe, I never expected to meet an old friend at such a time. It's quite a surprise to me. Fellow Daoists, how have you been?"
Lin Xiuyuan cupped his hands in greeting and smiled gently.
It wasn't that he was deliberately being negligent; he genuinely didn't know they had arrived and assumed someone would send a message to inform him. If it weren't for the two disciples from the Xuanmai lineage coming to inform him, he wouldn't have planned to return to his cave.
After leaving the mountain gate and arriving in Pingshan City to wait for the gathering, Lin Xiuyuan went to Wanbaolou.
Having experienced the Southern Border Demon King's Secret Realm before, Lin Xiuyuan knew that with so many people competing, the situation could be extremely dire. Therefore, he prepared plenty of pills and talisman-making materials to replenish them if needed.
After all, given the wonders of the Purple Talisman, talismans are his primary means of combat. Without them, his fighting power would be greatly reduced, so he naturally made thorough preparations to avoid falling into a predicament.
As for the rest of the time... he went to the Zhou family ancestral hall and stayed there quietly.
The opening of this secret realm brings both immense opportunities and extreme dangers, unlike anything seen before. The competition and peril will be several times more intense. The three factions of Nanzhou boast countless families and sects, with their most elite Foundation Establishment cultivators gathered here. Even with Lin Xiuyuan's confidence, he doesn't believe he can be invincible…
Not to mention, there is also a formidable enemy like Han Chenhua. If they were to encounter each other in the secret realm, a fierce battle would be inevitable!
In a duel within a sect, there might be rules and restrictions. With all the talismans overflowing with purple light and their power gradually reaching its peak, Lin Xiuyuan felt that he had a 50/50 chance.
However, if they were to meet in a secret realm, given the opponent's full power, Lin Xiuyuan's chances of winning would be less than 30% or 40%...
Lin Xiuyuan wasn't absolutely certain he'd make it out of this situation!
But he had no choice but to go, for the chance to ascend to the upper realm!
...
As for earlier, he happened to return and overheard Ding Min's words, which prompted him to have Huo Yun appear and intimidate her.
Otherwise, Huo Yun, facing five late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators alone, three of whom were at the Perfected Prodigy level, probably wouldn't be so arrogant.
This place is, after all, just Pingshan City, not within a sect...
Although Lin Xiuyuan didn't suffer any real loss back then, it doesn't mean he doesn't hold grudges... This little girl, after all these years, still has the same personality; she's really lived a pampered life!
To my surprise, we met again.
Even at such a moment, the world is truly wondrous!
I wonder if she came?
Thinking of this, Lin Xiuyuan couldn't help but turn his head and glance in the direction of the Hengduan Mountains...
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