Chapter 1235: Entering the Inner Sanctuary

A massive spatial vortex appeared above the ancestral land of the Jinni Clan. Inside the vortex, it was dark and unfathomable, inspiring awe and dread.

This vortex led to the Dragon Spirit Cave Heaven.

Meanwhile, in the mountains below, a lively atmosphere prevailed. Countless members of the Jinni Clan gazed up, their eyes filled with envy and longing as they looked at the spatial vortex.

Only the elite prodigies from various clans were able to enter the Dragon Spirit Cave Heaven. Naturally, they also hoped that one day they could represent their respective races and enter, not only to battle for glory but also to obtain their own opportunities.

On a mountaintop, Zhou Yuan stood with Tun Tun perched on his head, alongside Yaoyao.

"You must be careful when entering the Dragon Spirit Cave Heaven this time; the Saint Race should not be underestimated," Yaoyao said. She stood gracefully on the mountaintop, the mountain breeze rustling her dark hair. Her slender and exquisite figure seemed divinely crafted, breathtakingly perfect.

Zhou Yuan's gaze unconsciously lingered, admiring her. Yaoyao's figure seemed to be getting better and better.

However, when he noticed a dangerous curve subtly appearing at the corner of Yaoyao's lips, he quickly looked straight ahead and said, "Understood."

Tun Tun yawned on Zhou Yuan's head, then let out a scoffing sound.

Yaoyao's clear, spring-like gaze also turned to it: "After entering the Dragon Spirit Cave Heaven, listen to Zhou Yuan's arrangements. He acts far more cautiously and reliably than you."

Tun Tun, who had been smug, immediately drooped its head in dejection, giving a weak affirmative. It had originally planned to usurp the 'boss' position after entering the Dragon Spirit Cave Heaven and heavily task Zhou Yuan as its subordinate laborer, but who would have thought that Yaoyao's single sentence would completely shatter its ambition?

After all, Tun Tun, usually fearless, always treated Yaoyao's words as a sacred decree and would never disobey in the slightest.

Seeing this, Zhou Yuan couldn't help but chuckle inwardly: "Little rascal, still thinking of ordering me around."

Then he looked at the stunning beauty beside him, took her slender, delicate hand, and sighed, "I thought we were going to travel together, but it seems we'll be separated again for a while."

Yaoyao comforted him, "The Dragon Spirit Cave Heaven is a good opportunity for you. Since you've had the fortune to encounter it, you shouldn't miss it. I will wait here for your return."

Zhou Yuan nodded and said, "Then how about a farewell hug?"

As he spoke, he opened his arms with a frank expression.

Yaoyao's clear eyes gazed at Zhou Yuan, her pupils, like pools of clear water, reflecting his face. Immediately, a faint smile touched her lips, and she did not refuse. She took a step forward, allowing Zhou Yuan to embrace her.

Her warm, soft presence was in his arms.

Such softness almost made Zhou Yuan feel an impulse to forgo going to the Dragon Spirit Cave Heaven.

In the surrounding mountains, many gazes were fixed on this scene, all tinged with envy. After all, the girl Zhou Yuan held in his arms was truly too stunning. Her arrival had completely overshadowed Jin Ling'er, Jin Ya, and other women who had once been renowned beauties within the clan.

What intrigued them even more was that not only was this girl breathtakingly beautiful and possessed an outstanding aura, but her mysterious identity was also key.

On another mountaintop, Jin Yanghuang stood with one hand behind his back. He watched the embracing pair with a somewhat peculiar expression. He had vaguely heard about Zhou Yuan and Yaoyao's relationship, and this matter had caused quite a stir in the Guixu Divine Palace.

No one had expected that someone of her stature would develop feelings for a mortal.

"I wonder if this is a good thing or a bad thing..."

He murmured to himself, then surveyed the surroundings. His powerful voice resounded across the heavens and earth: "It's almost time. Prepare to depart."

His voice paused, and his gaze suddenly sharpened: "One more thing: This time, the Dragon Spirit Cave Heaven is no longer just a training ground. I suggest you treat it directly as a battlefield. Your ultimate goal is to completely wipe out the Beast race that has entered the Dragon Spirit Cave Heaven!"

"Our Myriad Beasts Heaven will not tolerate that race tainting it!"

The surging killing intent directly stirred up winds and clouds, and the cold wind howled fiercely.

All members of the Jinni Clan responded fiercely, their killing intent surging.

The overwhelming killing intent pulled Zhou Yuan back from his soft, warm embrace. He secretly grimaced, "This damned Beast race... A perfectly good training exercise has been forcibly turned into a battle of life and death by them."

Even before entering the Dragon Spirit Cave Heaven, Zhou Yuan could already foresee the fierce slaughter within.

As Jin Yanghuang's voice fell, streaks of light suddenly shot up from the mountains. These streaks, moving in pairs, flew directly toward the spatial vortex.

In their hands, each held a peculiar object. Ancient, primal, and fierce aura surged from them. If his guess was correct, they should be items containing the essence blood of various clans' sacred beasts.

"Let's go too."

Zhou Yuan wasted no more time. After nodding to Yaoyao, his figure shot into the sky.

Just as they were about to approach the spatial vortex, a purple-gold scale suddenly detached from Tun Tun's head. A wisp of essence blood stained the scale, and it flew directly into the vortex.

The next moment, a gap appeared in the vortex. Zhou Yuan seized the opportunity, took a step forward, and directly entered.

Yaoyao gazed at the disappearing figures of the man and beast, standing still for a long time.

At a certain moment, Jin Yanghuang appeared beside her. He clasped his fist towards Yaoyao and smiled, "Esteemed one, a message has arrived from the Guixu Divine Palace, saying that if you ever have time, you are welcome to visit and rest in the hall."

Yaoyao withdrew her gaze, her beautiful, jade-like face devoid of expression.

"If I have time, I'll consider it."

Her words were casual and indifferent.

Jin Yanghuang showed no sign of anger, merely smiling and nodding, "Whatever you wish, esteemed one."

"What exactly is the Saint Race's intention in coveting the Dragon Spirit Cave Heaven this time?" Yaoyao suddenly asked.

Jin Yanghuang's expression slightly hardened as he shook his head, saying, "It's hard to guess. After all, this is the first time the Saint Race has coveted the Dragon Spirit Cave Heaven. However, news has come from the Guixu Divine Palace that Saint experts from the Saint Race have appeared in the chaotic void, and our own Saint experts from the Divine Palace have clashed with them."

Yaoyao was silent for a moment, then said, "The Saint Race's movements are becoming more frequent."

She raised her beautiful face, her eyes deep, seemingly piercing through layers of void. After a long time, she spoke faintly, "Be careful. Perhaps that one from the Saint Race... is also about to awaken."

Jin Yanghuang's heart violently trembled. At this moment, even with his status and composure, he couldn't help but show a change in expression.

Because he knew very well whom Yaoyao was referring to...

The existence of that individual was like the Grim Reaper's scythe hanging over the heads of all races.

The peace of these tens of thousands of years was only because that individual had been severely wounded by the Ancestral Dragon's will in ancient times. However, as time passed, that individual would eventually reappear.

And when that one appeared, the heavens would surely face destruction.

Jin Yanghuang took a deep breath and bowed slightly to Yaoyao, "I will report this matter to the Guixu Divine Palace. Thank you, esteemed one."

Yaoyao waved her hand, no longer paying attention to the Jinni Clan's Saint expert. Instead, her gaze turned to where the spatial vortex had dissipated. In the depths of her eyes, there was a faint hint of confusion.

It made one's heart ache.