Ling Tian Sword God

Green Snake Lake spans an area of five thousand miles, and if joined with Aqua Country's Five Thousand Mile Eastern Wasteland, it becomes the largest barren land in the Five Kingdoms. This area is sparsely inhabited, and the deeper one goes, the more frequently Exotic Beasts appear. Many places are considered forbidden, rarely trodden by humans. Even top Great Master Level Powerhouses, or even Top Sky Apex Strong, dare not venture into these places casually.

Yin Beast Valley, situated to the north of Green Snake Lake, is approximately a five-day journey from Lin Family Island. In actuality, it's not really on the edge of Green Snake Lake, but rather somewhat closer to the central region.

Throughout their journey, Ling Chen and Qing Luo weren't delayed by other matters, instead heading straight for the region where Yin Beast Valley was located.

Qing Luo was very familiar with this area, so they were always able to avoid dangerous routes and bypass detours. Traveling at full speed, they managed to reach Yin Beast Valley in just four days.

Standing on a towering peak, Ling Chen gazed at the ancient mountain range before him, a look of profound surprise in his eyes. Even though they hadn't ventured deep within yet, from this distance, he could faintly sense some of the powerful auras hidden within Yin Beast Valley.

These auras were incomparably ferocious and carried an ancient quality, presumably from those Exotic Beasts that had inherited some power from ancient times.

"There seems to be a very terrifying aura deep inside."

Ling Chen's face was solemn as he observed the deepest part of the valley. There, using his Mental Power, he sensed a hair-raising aura. This aura was permeated with an intense, brutal presence so powerful it seemed to make the very earth tremble. It was apparent that the owner of this aura was an unparalleled ferocious beast.

"This aura should be the target of our journey this time. So, are you regretting coming along now?" Qing Luo's eyes also turned to the depths of the mountain range, a lazy expression still in her eyes.

"It's just a beast with a touch of the Dragon Bloodline, nothing to be afraid of."

Hearing this, Ling Chen couldn't help but roll his eyes. If he also had Cultivation at the Sky Apex Realm, there would be nothing for him to fear.

"So, what kind of creature is it exactly?" Ling Chen couldn't help but ask.

"You'll know when you see it with your own eyes."

Qing Luo moved, employing her Light Skill, and shot directly towards the entrance of the valley below.

Ling Chen was somewhat at a loss for words, but eventually, he followed suit.

This was now deep within a barren wilderness, devoid of human presence. Only those with a considerable level of power and skill would dare to venture here.

But nobody knew anyone else here. At most, they would exchange a glance and then separate without any further interaction.

Ling Chen wasn't surprised by this. He headed deeper, and along the way, he even saw some scattered Exotic Beasts.

The strongest of them had only reached the Second-grade Peak level.

Under Qing Luo's guidance, the two quickly arrived at a basin.

Various Exotic Beasts could be spotted around the perimeter of the basin, but once inside, not a single shadow of an Exotic Beast could be seen. It was as if the area had been completely cleared out.

"The Yin Dragon is a Level 4 Exotic Beast, equivalent to a King among Exotic Beasts. This basin is its territory, and no other beasts dare to approach. If any wander in here by mistake, they are doomed," Qing Luo explained. They had appeared on a large tree nearby, looking down into the basin in search of the Yin Dragon.

The Yin Dragon was indeed the Exotic Beast with the Dragon Bloodline that Qing Luo had mentioned.

"Won't we also be detected by the Yin Dragon if we rashly enter?" Ling Chen asked, his expression tense. After all, they were about to step into the territory of a Level 4 Exotic Beast—it would be impossible for him not to be nervous.

"The Yin Dragon's perception is extremely sharp. Since we're after its Essence Blood, it's impossible for us to do it without alerting it."

Qing Luo glanced at Ling Chen, as if to say, Trying to extract the Yin Dragon's Lifeblood without leaving a trace? What is he thinking?

"What are your odds of defeating the Yin Dragon?" Ling Chen couldn't help but look up and ask.

"Maybe twenty percent," Qing Luo said nonchalantly after appearing to ponder for a moment.

"That's too low."

Ling Chen shook his head. If she was only twenty percent sure, then the chances of obtaining the Yin Dragon Bloodline today were incredibly slim.

The two of them didn't recklessly enter the basin; instead, they slowly approached it in a circular route to avoid being detected. After all, Qing Luo was a veteran Top Sky Apex Strong. She wasn't afraid of the Yin Dragon if it came to a real fight, but collecting its Essence Blood would become very troublesome, so it was obviously better to avoid alerting it if possible.

However, as the two of them drew closer, they began to hear the sounds of fighting. The fight seemed intense, causing the entire basin to tremble slightly.

"There's actually a fight going on, kid. We might have been beaten to the punch," Qing Luo said, resting her chin on her hand, her expression somewhat grim.

"What are we waiting for then? We need to act quickly! If we really are beaten to the punch, I'll be kicking myself."

Ling Chen looked slightly anxious. If they were beaten to the punch, he would have to find the Lifeblood of another Exotic Beast. But if that happened, the effectiveness of his Beastman Blood Refining Technique would be greatly reduced.

Qing Luo shook her head. "Don't rush. The Yin Dragon is a Fourth Grade Demonic Beast, after all; it won't be easily defeated. Maybe they're right in the heat of battle now, and we can profit from their conflict. We might be able to smoothly get the Yin Dragon's Lifeblood."

"Makes sense."

Ling Chen's eyes lit up. "We only need a drop of the Yin Dragon's Lifeblood. Perhaps we can negotiate with the others and join forces to fight this Yin Dragon."

"Let's see who it is first," Qing Luo said, shaking her head, clearly skeptical that things would be that easy.

In the middle of the basin was a pond, several thousand meters in length and width. The pond water was black, with cold white mist constantly rising from it.

At this moment, a giant shadow was coiling in the pond. The black shadow was approximately four hundred to five hundred feet long and resembled a giant Python. Its body was covered with a layer of jet-black scales. The only difference from a giant Python was that it had a pair of dragon horns growing on its head, giving off an imposing aura.

This shadow was the overlord of this valley: the Yin Dragon.

Six figures stood around the pond, positioned at five different points. The remaining person, a woman in black, was holding a sharp Treasure Sword and engaging the Yin Dragon in close combat.

Ling Chen recognized the sharp Treasure Sword at a glance. It was the famous Demon Sword, the Bewitching Sword.

The woman in black was none other than Liu Xiling, the Saintess of the Saint Witch Religion.

Her again!

Upon seeing Liu Xiling, a complex look flashed across Ling Chen's eyes, quickly replaced by a look of hatred.