Supreme of the Heavenly Realm
Chapter 587 - 581: Deep in the Mountains

Chapter 587: Chapter 581: Deep in the Mountains

The Demon Beast Mountain Range was only about a thousand miles away from Jialuo the Demon Saint’s village. Half a day later, a group of people had also arrived at the Demon Beast Mountain Range.

The entire mountain range stretched for thousands of miles, like a slumbering demon beast emanating an extremely ancient aura. In the depths of the mountains, there lingered faint traces of a terribly horrific presence.

Deep within the Demon Beast Mountain Range, there must have been a number of powerful demon beasts. These demon beasts, stained by the Demonic Qi of this Evil Domain, especially since the mountain range’s Demonic Qi was much denser than in other places, it was feared that the demon beasts living here would also be exceptionally dreadful.

For those like Zi Ying and the others, this wasn’t their first visit to the Demon Beast Mountain Range, yet even so, their faces were still painted with a solemn expression, which indicated that this mountain was no ordinary place.

Traveling through the vast forest, after an unknown period, a towering mountain of ten thousand meters suddenly came into Ye Xuan’s view.

That majestic mountain stood tall between heaven and earth, with clusters of white clouds floating midway up its slopes, and its peak reaching straight into the skies. Thunder and lightning boomed around, like electric dragons coiling around the mountain, the dazzling lightning releasing strands of current, incredibly fierce.

The mountain was also densely covered with ancient trees, with many dark caves scattered throughout the landscape. Huge silhouettes of demon beasts could be seen in many of these caves, from which the howling of demon beasts could be heard. These howls seemed to possess a strange power that reached directly into the heart.

Listening to those howls, everyone’s soul ocean was continually churning, making it hard for them to stand firm. Even Qian Wuchen, who was at the Late Stage of the Heavenly Realm, staggered a bit. Among the three, the only one unaffected was Ye Xuan.

"I didn’t expect this kid to be somewhat extraordinary," remarked Zi Ying, glancing at Ye Xuan from the front of the crowd. Surprise flashed in her beautiful eyes, followed by her calmly spoken words.

The ones who had just roared were the soul-eating demon beasts of the Demon Beast Mountain Range. These demon beasts had unique soul power talents. Their howls could deal significant harm to ordinary people. Even amongst their Shadow Demon Clan, who were adept in soul power, most would be affected by such howls. Yet under the demon beasts’ roars, Ye Xuan showed little change.

"May I ask boldly, what’s the strongest level of demon beasts within the Demon Beast Mountain Range?" Ye Xuan looked up ahead, as the fluctuations in soul power made it difficult for him to perceive the situation within a hundred miles in front.

"The strongest demon beasts..." Zi Ying pondered for a moment before shaking her head indifferently, "Even for our Demon Clan, the Demon Beast Mountain Range is a forbidden area. Ordinary people can’t go deep inside, so we don’t know what the highest level of demon beasts is like within. It is said that a powerful Great Saint from the Heavenly Demon Clan once entered deep into this mountain range, but in the end, they did not return alive."

"That dangerous?"

Ye Xuan and the others were stunned. Had a Great Saint from the Heavenly Demon Clan really met their end inside the range? This was somewhat too shocking. However, Ximen Ying and the other weren’t entirely convinced, wondering if the other party was deliberately scaring them to make them think better of attempting to run away.

"This Evil Domain has been separated from the outside world since ancient times. The number of our Demon Clan’s experts who sacrificed themselves to seal this evil domain space is unknown; our clan’s strength also weakened as a result. The Demon Beast Mountain Range originally had numerous demon beasts, and over nearly ten thousand years of development, what level of demon beasts couldn’t be born?"

Zi Ying gave Ye Xuan a glance, with a trace of coldness flashing through her purple eyes. The great war between ancient races was thanks to the Human Clan that they were forced to retreat into the Evil Domain. Such hatred was not something that could be brushed aside in a few words.

"Lady Zi Ying, we’ve reached the trial area," said Chi Yi, suddenly addressing Zi Ying.

"Then let’s begin the trials. We’ll regroup here in three days," Zi Ying instructed the young ones of the Shadow Demon Clan.

"Yes."

Dozens of figures dashed away explosively, scattering in different directions.

In the blink of an eye, only Zi Ying and Chi Yi remained.

"You three are here to enter the mountain to gather medicine, right? Then follow closely behind us and don’t step out of our sensory range. Otherwise, I’ll cripple your limbs."

Chi Yi looked toward Ye Xuan and the two others, his eyes revealing a trace of hostility, he said.

"Don’t worry, we’re very honest."

Ye Xuan smiled faintly, "We’ll each mind our own business, not affecting each other. Given your strength, the three of us aren’t foolish enough to court death."

"It better be that way."

Only then did a self-satisfied expression appear on Chi Yi’s face, he then turned his gaze to Lady Zi Ying, "Lady Zi Ying, let’s begin our hunt."

Lady Zi Ying nodded but stared at Ye Xuan for a moment before her figure flashed, disappearing into the dark, dense forest ahead like a wraith.

"Take it as it comes."

Ye Xuan gave a meaningful glance to Ximen Ying and Qian Wuchen behind him before leaping to follow.

...

"Damn it, this really is a hellhole."

Ximen Ying couldn’t help but curse. As they ventured deeper into the Demon Beast Mountain Range, they constantly encountered various troubles, like blood-sucking giant mosquitoes they had never seen before and ancient miasma that moved in silence, as well as man-eating plants that could threaten Martial Venerate Experts. Anyway, the troubles never ceased along the way.

"Humans are so useless, these little troubles are nothing at all."

Chi Yi couldn’t help but let out a cold laugh after hearing Ximen Ying’s complaints, his eyes full of disdain.

"You!"

Ximen Ying’s face darkened. He was already in a terrible mood, and since entering the Evil Domain, he had been holding back for a long time. As the Young Master of the Ximen family, a Sixth Grade power, he had never endured such humiliation and now he couldn’t help but feel a rising urge to explode.

"Enough, Brother Ximen."

Noticing something was off, Ye Xuan quickly stopped Ximen Ying and then sent him a message, "Do you want to get out, or do you want to die here?"

Hearing this, Ximen Ying sobered up a great deal, took a deep breath, and still suppressed his anger.

"The garbage sure has a big temper."

Chi Yi smirked, seeing Ximen Ying back down. He was slightly displeased; he had hoped to use this opportunity to torment this presumptuous human youngster and was sure it would have felt good.

"Chi Yi, remember what you’re here for." It was then that Lady Zi Ying spoke up. As soon as she opened her mouth, Chi Yi hastily nodded in agreement, not daring to show any negligence.

This situation made Ye Xuan somewhat puzzled; just who exactly was this woman?

"Woo woo woo!"

Just then, suddenly, a series of eerie sounds like an infant crying wafted from somewhere in the Demon Beast Mountain Range.

At the very instant the bizarre crying began, a terrifying black miasma suddenly erupted from a valley ahead. That miasma burst forth, both fast and fierce, rapidly spreading over a large area.