Hidden within the thorns and weeds, Xu Yan exerted the technique of merging with the light and dust to the extreme – both thorns and weeds concealed his body.

His breath mingled with the thorns and weeds, becoming one.

The Yu Xiaolong wrapped around Xu Yan’s wrist was being choked so hard by him that its eyes were about to bulge out. It subconsciously wanted to twist its body, but suddenly stiffened.

A subconscious instinct told it that if it twisted its body, it might be choked to death!

An old man in mid-air came from a distance, his Divine Soul scanning all directions, sparing not even a blade of grass!

The thorny bushes were thoroughly checked. After confirming that the person he was looking for was not there, he quickly exited the scene.

Refining God Heavenly Man!

Xu Yan’s expression was serious. There was a Refining God Heavenly Man coming after him. Had the Blue Sky Python received such attention?

“Perhaps it’s associated with the Blue Sky Python setting up its own death to become a post-mortem creature. Could it be possible that these Refining God Heavenly Men also want to become post-mortem creatures after they die?”

Xu Yan contemplated in his heart.

Even the powerful Blue Sky Python had not been completely successful. How many of these Refining God Heavenly Men could succeed?

In the end, they would probably end up as the blood-thirsty and brutal post-mortem creatures.

Of course, whether these Refining God Heavenly Men had such intentions was still unknown.

Xu Yan lay down in the thorny bushes without moving, not getting up and leaving immediately.

Less than half an hour later, the power of the Divine Soul swept over him again.

The Refining God Heavenly Man who had left just a while back had reappeared.

The figure paused mid-air for a brief moment before continuing its inspection in a particular direction.

Only when the night fell and the Refining God Heavenly Man didn’t reappear, did Xu Yan emerge from the grass, briefly identified the direction, and hurriedly left the spot.

At the same time, he released his grip on Yu Xiaolong’s neck.

“Cough, cough…You almost choked me to death!”

Yu Xiaolong hissed with its snake tongue.

“You don’t need to doubt me. If you are found out, I won’t be able to escape death either. Being a spiritual beast and having the blood of the python, how could they let me go if I’m with you?”

Yu Xiaolong was very frustrated.

Was there no trust at all?

Xu Yan calmly replied, “Better to be safe than sorry!”

“You are my hope for achieving my dream, I would never harm you. You must believe me.”

Yu Xiaolong poked its head out, looking extremely wronged.

“Let’s talk about it later. The appearance of the Refining God Heavenly Man is something we need to guard against.”

There was a serious expression on Xu Yan’s face.

Upon hearing the words, Yu Xiaolong’s expression became more intense. It said, “Given that Jade God Sect and Su Family have dispatched a Refining God Heavenly Man, could the person you killed be of great importance?”

Immediately after, it dismissed that possibility, “No way, it was just two ordinary Deacons. The favoured talents are here for Blue Sky Python?”

“Probably.”

Xu Yan nodded.

“Improbable. The fact that Blue Sky Python transformed into a post-mortem creature would not result in a Refining God Heavenly Man personally stepping in to capture you. Those Refining God Heavenly Men reason from high above. There are many strong Heavenly Men within the Sects, there is no need for them to take the field personally.”

Yu Xiaolong denied it.

“But the fact is, Refining God Heavenly Man has appeared!”

Xu Yan spoke in a deep voice.

Yu Xiaolong fell silent. Although its mind was filled with doubts, the appearance of the Refining God Heavenly Man was undeniably real.

“How far are we from the place where the Dragon Qi of the Earth Spirit is?”

Xu Yan asked solemnly.

“Very far.”

Yu Xiaolong flicked its tongue and responded, “We now only have one path to take. Although this path is hidden, it’s not easy to tread and may harbour some dangers.”

“How dangerous?”

“If we’re unfortunate, the danger we come across may be equivalent to facing four or five spiritual beasts at the middle or later stages of the Lesser Heavenly Man stage, and there might even be toxic gases… ”

“These are not considered dangers as long as we can avoid the Refining God Heavenly Man.”

“Alright. You go from here, a hundred miles away, beneath a big mountain, there is a deep pool, a hidden stream inside it leads to an underground passage stretching thousands of miles… It was drilled out by a powerful spiritual beast, very concealed and should be unknown to others.”

Upon hearing these words, Xu Yan did not hesitate and quickly reached the deep pool mentioned by Yu Xiaolong. He dived into the water and entered the underground passage.

The passage was dark, with Moonlight Stones embedded in the walls at intervals.

Looking at the shape and traces of the passage, it seemed to have been dug out by a snake-like creature.

“Be careful. Some of the spiritual beasts that live underground may be lurking or occasionally there may be toxic gases emanating.”

Yu Xiaolong reminded him.

A Sword Intent surfaced on Xu Yan’s body, enveloping his entire body as he swiftly advanced.

Wen Yong leaned against the damp dark rock wall, gasping heavily. Blood was seeping from the corner of his mouth and his face was pale.

He was shivering as he took out a few pills from his pouch and stuffed them into his mouth.

“Who on earth killed Dai Yingying? Isn’t this mouldy luck supposed to trap me?”

Wen Yong’s eyes were moist, he regretted his hasty actions.

He really shouldn’t have threatened in a fit of anger.

Dai Yingying was too bullying, which provoked his righteous indignation, and he didn’t hold back in the heat of the moment.

Being hunted down by the Dai Family was within his expectations.

After all, high-profile families wouldn’t tolerate a threat from a Loose Cultivator.

But Wen Yong wasn’t too worried about this. After all, he was part of the All Ages Alliance, and for the Dai Family to kill him wouldn’t be easy.

Moreover, he could simply fake his own death if things got too dangerous.

The All Ages Alliance had prepared him with these strategies.

What he didn’t expect was that Dai Yingying was killed and he became the first suspected murderer!

The Dai Family also believed that he was the one who killed Dai Yingying.

Not only did the Heavenly Men appear, but even the elder Refining God Heavenly Man of the Dai Family made a personal move.

“I was almost caught!”

Wen Yong’s face displayed a look of close escape.

“Why are Jade God Sect and Su Family pursuing this person?”