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In the early morning, Jiexiu City.
The autumn air was crisp, with red leaves scattered across the courtyard. Lush flowers and grasses lined the garden path, their petals and leaves heavy with dew. Early birds flitted through the grass, causing countless leaves to tremble and drop droplets of dew onto the ground, creating a serene sound.
"Pat..."
The sound of boots echoed on the rocks as Ye Yang removed his heavy armor and donned a finely crafted leather robe, covered by a deep green short shirt. The Fire God Armor enveloped him; at this moment, it had been almost completely refined, feeling like a very soft garment that did not hinder his movements.
Ye Yang held the Azure Soul Sword, his clear eyes sparkling with joy. After days of continuous warfare, he finally enjoyed a brief moment of peace. This time of tranquility was incredibly rare, especially for Ye Yang, who no longer had to constantly scheme against Liu Bang, Xiang Yu, King Yan, and other forces. He could finally do something he wanted.
"Haha, my lord looks truly majestic today!" Wang Lie hurriedly flattered.
Ye Yang looked at Wang Lie in surprise. "Oh? You can form sentences now? Majestic? I only know the next line is quite classic: 'With a feather fan and silk scarf, I can make ships turn to ashes with a laugh...'"
Wang Lie appeared confused, seemingly unable to comprehend it. Of course, Ye Yang did not expect him to understand.
At that moment, Zhang Tianhe walked out from the side room, putting on his Ironclad gauntlets while smiling and asking, "Zi Yu, are you planning to go to Azure Cloud Mountain Range today?"
"Yes. Since my last visit to Azure Cloud Mountain Range, I haven't gone back for training. The last time was when the Qin Dynasty issued a decree for conquest; it's been nearly half a year since then. Now that the Qin Dynasty has collapsed and various heroes have risen, I think I should pay a visit to Hidden Dragon Hall and see Elder Qingxuan."
Zhang Tianhe nodded. "Well then, I'll take this opportunity to return to Beast God Valley and receive teachings from Skywind Master."
"Good! The earlier you go, the earlier you return!"
"You too!"
As Zhang Tianhe spoke, he entered the kitchen to pack some provisions before setting off.
Ye Yang was about to leave with the Azure Soul Sword when suddenly, a beautiful girl rushed in from the front gate, lifting her skirt as she ran. It was none other than Princess of Yan, Yan Yao!
"Eh? Yan Yao?" Ye Yang exclaimed in surprise.
Yan Yao said, "Brother, are you going to the Azure Cloud Mountain Range? I have been practicing the Ice Crystal Technique taught by Sister Yun for two months now, and I want to go with you to gain some experience. Is that okay?"
"Of course not!" Ye Yang firmly rejected her. "The depths of the Azure Cloud Mountain Range are filled with magical beasts, and there are plenty of Starry Sky Level magical beasts. Even I wouldn't dare to be careless if I went. You are only at Earth Level Eight right now; if you go, I would have to split my attention to take care of you. What if we both end up perishing in the Azure Cloud Mountain Range?"
Yan Yao's eyes turned red. "Brother, are you really going to leave me behind in Yanmen County?"
"This..."
Ye Yang couldn't withstand such a scene; he was always soft-hearted towards women. Moreover, he had encountered Yan Yao in the Azure Cloud Mountain Range last time, and after everything they had been through, he truly didn't want to see her sad.
At that moment, a few snowflakes floated through the air, dancing into ice flowers that gradually formed the figure of Yun Xiaoxi. She landed gracefully and smiled, saying, "How about this? Zi Yu, I will go with you. I will protect Yan Yao while you deal with the magical beasts. With me protecting Yan Yao, you should feel more at ease, right?"
Ye Yang looked at Yun Xiaoxi in astonishment. "Xiaoxi, what was that move just now? It looked... really powerful..."
Yun Xiaoxi chuckled softly. "That was a secret technique of the Ice Crystal Technique called Ice Blossom Disintegration. It allows for rapid movement; in fact, it is quite similar to the Teleportation Technique of Starry Sky Sixth Level. However, its effectiveness is much weaker than that of Teleportation Technique. Right now, I am only at Starry Sky Level Five, so this Ice Blossom Disintegration can only teleport me about ten or so zhang at most; any further is not possible."
Ye Yang nodded. "That's still pretty good; at least it can help avoid a critical hit from an enemy when it matters most."
"Yes, so does that mean you've agreed to let me and Yan Yao accompany you to the Azure Cloud Mountain Range?"
"Well, how could I refuse?"
"Hehe, then let's get ready to set off!"
"Okay!"
...
As they stepped outside, they found that Mingyue was no longer in the residence. After asking around, they learned that after Xiang Yu retreated his troops, Mingyue was preoccupied with her sect's mission and had returned to Azure Scale Mountain. She promised that she would definitely come back down within half a month to meet up with Ye Yang and continue their quest for the Twelve Divine Artifacts.
Three Vermilion Bird Knights led their horses, tossing their bags into the Cosmic Bag as they leisurely walked through Jiexiu City. This city was not particularly prosperous; wandering through the dilapidated town, they noticed pale yellow flowers blooming on the branches of withered trees by the roadside, petals fluttering in the air. Ye Yang carried the Azure Soul Sword on his back, holding a flask of fine wine in his hand. He tilted his head back and took a hearty swig of the fragrant drink, unable to resist admiring the scenery around him. He mounted his horse and laughed, "Riding the wind with my sword, vanquishing demons across the land. With wine, I revel in freedom; without it, I still go mad. I’ll drink rivers dry, then swallow the sun and moon. A thousand cups won't make me fall; I am the Wine Sword Immortal! Hahaha..."
Yun Xiaoxi led her horse, somewhat entranced, smiling as she looked at Ye Yang, "Oh?"
Yan Yao chuckled, "Brother, you are so poetic!"
Ye Yang grinned, feeling that his Blade was already stained with blood. It seemed somewhat pretentious for a battlefield warrior to recite poetry, so he refrained from quoting the Wine Sword Immortal's lines further. Leaning against his horse's back while holding the wine gourd, he gazed into the distance and couldn't help but smile, "This trip to Azure Cloud Mountain Range shouldn't be too dangerous, right?"
Yun Xiaoxi replied, "Both of us are at Starry Sky Level Five; if it's still dangerous for us, then we would be a disgrace to Serene Gate and Hidden Dragon Hall..."
"That's true!"
"By the way, Zi Yu, besides returning to Hidden Dragon Hall this time at Azure Cloud Mountain Range, what other goals do you have? What kind of demon beasts do you plan to hunt and how many?"
Ye Yang thought for a moment: "At least demon beasts of Starry Sky Level; the more I kill, the better. The Demon Beast Cores can be refined to help Yan Yao break through and even enter Stellar Realm. The powers of Earth Level Eight and Earth Level Nine Demon Beast Cores aren't strong enough; although they don't need refining, they can be sold for good money. Right now, guilds across the continent are frantically purchasing Demon Beast Cores; this is a great opportunity for us to make money."
"Oh? Does the esteemed Eastern General still need to do business?"
"Of course! For now, I’m being serious and not engaging in those filthy dealings that exploit power and oppress the common people!"
"Oh, that's really good!"
...
As they spoke, the three had already exited Jiexiu City and immediately urged their Vermilion Bird Warhorses forward. These warhorses had boundless stamina; after a loud neigh, they dashed into the dense forest. Taiqiu Mountain was adjacent to Azure Cloud Mountain Range, making it less than half a day's journey to reach it. Moreover, Ye Yang and Yun Xiaoxi were highly skilled; in a state of Qi control, they placed very little pressure on their horses. Thus, the speed of their Vermilion Bird Warhorses increased significantly.
After more than an hour, they arrived at a lush mountain range ahead where dragon roars echoed continuously. The paths on either side were rarely trodden by humans; they had reached the edge of Azure Cloud Mountain Range. Earth Level Three and Earth Level Four demon beasts frequently roamed this area, so ordinary folks would not venture here— even woodcutters and hunters avoided this place.
"Be careful; there's something ahead..." Yan Yao suddenly became cautious. Having reached Earth Level Eight, she was very sensitive to fluctuations in True Qi energy around her.
Ye Yang couldn't help but smile: "Hmm, just a little thing!"
“Rustling……”
A bush shook, and in an instant, two black Porcupines rushed out, clad in Ironclad. They were the legendary Ironback Boars, Earth Attribute Third-Order Beasts, known for their impressive impact and exceptional defensive capabilities. Many noble youths kept them as pets, running rampant in the countryside.
“Wow, two wild boars!” Yan Yao exclaimed, immediately raising the slender sword behind her and smiling, “Brother, Sister Yun, leave these two pigs to me…”
Ye Yang reached out to stop her, saying, “Sister, can you be a bit more ambitious? Are two Third-Order Beasts worth your effort? Forget it; at least a Seven-Tiered Beast would be worthy of your attention. Otherwise, you’d be insulting Sister Yun’s Ice Crystal Technique…”
Yun Xiaoxi nodded, “Yeah, no need to waste time here. Our goal is deep within the Azure Cloud Mountain Range. Ye Yang, these two pigs are yours!”
“Alright!”
Ye Yang's expression hardened, his aura radiating outward. The pressure of a Starry Sky Level Five expert instantly descended. The two beasts were struck with terror; despite being wild animals, they understood how formidable this human was. The two Ironback Boars let out screams akin to slaughtered pigs and dashed into the dense forest to escape, knocking down countless trees in their wake.
Yan Yao looked at Ye Yang in astonishment, “Brother, are you sure your previous profession was a blacksmith and not a pig killer?”
Ye Yang: “……”
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