Chapter 1853: Willfully Countering the Plan

"Aren't you afraid I'll crush you into dust with a single slap? Then all your goals and dreams would become meaningless."

Little Mushroom rolled her eyes at Xu Yang, a look of disdain on her face.

"If you were truly as despicable as I imagine, you wouldn't have transferred that life essence to me earlier. While I don't see you as a complete gentleman, your character seems to be fine. If it were other human cultivators entering a dangerous area like the Lost Mountain Range, their first reaction wouldn't be to save their lost companions, but to find a way to leave as quickly as possible."

Xu Yang chuckled, "I never imagined a half-human, half-creature like you would understand human nature so well. In truth, being a human cultivator is far from as carefree as your current existence. If I were you, I wouldn't be in such a hurry to leave the Lost Mountain Range. Of course, perhaps because I am not you and you are not me, we can never truly experience what the other feels. I respect your choice. Regardless, I hope you achieve your goal and find the resources in that myriad flower forest that will help you ultimately break through your bloodline."

Before he knew it, Little Mushroom had indeed led Xu Yang to the edge of the Myriad Flower Forest. The place was teeming with vibrant blooms, a truly rare and beautiful sight in the world. However, Xu Yang was well aware that within the depths of this flower-filled jungle maze lay unimaginable, hidden dangers.

"You were right, little one. I can't even tell at a glance how many powerful souls are hidden here, but that's not the most important thing. The real problem is that I can't immediately pinpoint Dawn's aura in this place. The strong fragrance emitted by every flower here severely interferes with my five senses. Without being able to pinpoint Dawn's location, I can only move forward relying on instinct."

Little Mushroom's eyebrows twitched, and a plan suddenly formed in her mind.

"I have a good idea. Once you enter this jungle, I'll transform into my mushroom form and hide my true body among the myriad flowers to help you search for your companion's aura. If I find a clue, I'll send you a signal via soul transmission. However, if I do that, I'll immediately be attacked by the surrounding marks. You must protect me, ensure I find the resources for my ultimate breakthrough, and finally escort me out of here alive. If you can't or won't help, then we part ways here."

Little Mushroom was decisive and disliked procrastination. As she spoke, she was about to stride away on her two short legs, but Xu Yang firmly grabbed her by the nape of her neck, pulling her back to his side.

"When did I say I wouldn't help you? It's still the same promise: as long as you can help me pinpoint Dawn's true aura, I guarantee you will eventually transform into a true human."

With Xu Yang's guarantee, Little Mushroom shed her previously playful and mischievous demeanor and became serious. She understood very well how terrifying the dangers hidden within the Myriad Flower Forest were. Even a cunning little creature like her found it difficult to ensure her safe departure from this place.

"Alright, we'll split up. Be careful. The most terrifying thing here is the dreams released by the flower spirits. They can overlap to a certain extent and evolve into 'dreams within dreams,' making it very possible for you to get lost in them forever, unable to distinguish between dream and reality. This continues until your physical body and bloodline are completely devoured by the surrounding flower rings, leading to your demise. Even worse, some vicious flower spirits might even permanently imprison your soul essence, turning you into a servant of the flower spirits."

Xu Yang had no further concerns. He merely sneered, clasped his hands behind his back, and slowly stepped into the area of powerful flowers within the Myriad Flower Forest.

Simultaneously, a dense fragrance immediately assailed Xu Yang from all directions within the flowerbed. During this time, Little Mushroom found the perfect moment to decisively detach herself from Xu Yang, avoiding being trapped with him in the endless dreamscape.

As expected, as the fragrant pollen settled on every part of Xu Yang's body, he became the primary target for the awakening and attacking flower spirits.

Throughout the entire process, Xu Yang never stopped advancing. Like a handsome youth cherished by all, he stepped deeper and deeper into the myriad flower jungle, becoming the most succulent prey in the eyes of the alluring, insatiable flower spirits.

"Oh, sisters, wake up quickly! Look, another foolish human boy has trespassed into the Myriad Flower Forest. It seems he must be the powerful cultivator Lord Sovereign mentioned, the one coming to rescue that girl from before."

Such voices were already reaching Xu Yang's ears. The flower spirits communicated via soul transmission, seemingly with no regard for Xu Yang's five senses. Clearly, in the eyes of these flower spirits, who had long consumed the life force of external human cultivators, humans were merely their nourishment, with no possibility of escape. Ultimately, they had severely underestimated Xu Yang's true power. And by the time they realized how terrifying this handsome human youth truly was, it would likely be too late for everything.

As the calls and shouts of the flower spirits reverberated, all the flower spirits in the entire Myriad Flower Forest, dormant for too long, began to awaken. Powerful spiritual interference also locked onto the periphery of Xu Yang's soul world, causing various intensities of corrosive effects on his five senses.

Xu Yang still maintained a calm and composed demeanor. However, he quickly realized one thing: if he wanted to pinpoint Dawn's aura as accurately as possible, he probably shouldn't maintain such a calm and collected posture. As the saying goes, "nothing ventured, nothing gained." To find Dawn's aura, which had passed through this place, entering the dreams of these flower spirits might be the breakthrough. Of course, once Xu Yang chose to do so, it meant actively embracing the most dangerous vortex of power in this place. Perhaps only a powerhouse of Xu Yang's caliber would possess the courage to choose such a perilous path forward.

"Oh dear, look! This handsome youth seems truly affected by our sisters' fragrance. His steps are getting slower and slower."