Chapter 1838: Finding the Ancient Holy Huo Xu

Nodding his head, Zhang Xuan reached out his hand and lightly grasped it.

He immediately felt an infinite power spreading out from the spear shaft. It seemed as if a slight tremor could pierce through space and enter a more distant world.

The powerful and unmatchable ancient sages from before, now in his eyes, could be instantly killed with a single spear thrust, utterly vulnerable.

With the long spear in hand, Zhang Xuan's fighting intent surged. He turned to look at Ancient Sage Mo Ling. "Do you know the direction of Ancient Sage Huoxu's residence?"

Unsure why he asked this, Ancient Sage Mo Ling hesitated and replied, "It is the patriarch of the Saint Beast tribe. Back then, after its duel with Emperor Chen Yong, it was driven out of the Spirit race's dwelling place. It seems to be near this Blazing Feather Battlefield!"

"It's nearby? Excellent! Take me to its lair..." Zhang Xuan chuckled.

The purpose of upgrading the Dragonbone Divine Spear was precisely to tame this fellow. Since it's conveniently nearby, we might as well take care of it now.

"This..." Ancient Sage Mo Ling's face showed his dilemma. "I've heard this fellow has a bad temper. Why do you want to find it?"

His Guild Leader's way of thinking was truly hard to comprehend. Why suddenly seek out Ancient Sage Huoxu?

"I still lack a Saint Beast as a tamed beast. I'll just go over and tame this fellow..." Zhang Xuan smiled.

"Tame?"

Ancient Sage Mo Ling was speechless.

That creature is the patriarch of the Saint Beasts. Even Emperor Chen Yong couldn't make it submit back then. You want to tame it... Are you joking?

"Guild Leader... your formation arrays are indeed powerful, but beast taming isn't as simple as you imagine. It requires a long period of building affection and maintaining closeness before it will truly submit..."

Unable to hold back any longer, he tried to dissuade him.

This Guild Leader is indeed formidable and has many methods. But his flaw is that he acts on every whim...

A dignified Saint Beast patriarch, if it were that easy to tame, Emperor Chen Yong wouldn't have had such a headache dealing with it.

"I know," Zhang Xuan said with a slight smile, "but if I don't try, how will I know for sure it won't succeed?"

Too lazy to explain, Zhang Xuan smiled slightly.

"Alright then!"

Seeing that the Guild Leader was determined to go, Ancient Sage Mo Ling said nothing more. He took out a map and a compass to confirm the direction, then pointed to a spot: "The dwelling place of Ancient Sage Huoxu and many other Saint Beasts is less than a hundred thousand kilometers from here!"

"Less than a hundred thousand kilometers? Good!"

With a light laugh, Zhang Xuan shook his long spear.

*Rip!*

A spatial passage appeared. He leaped in. "Let's go!"

Ancient Sage Mo Ling followed closely behind.

Emerging from the passage, they were already a hundred thousand kilometers away. The two then saw a desolate mountain range, where indeed countless Saint Beasts were soaring.

The Saint Beasts of the Spirit race were not much different from those on the Master Teacher Continent. However, influenced by the blood moon, their eyes were bloodshot, making them appear more savage and brutal, and their power was even more bizarre.

The Saint Beasts flying in the mountains were diverse and their numbers were astonishing.

"Go present a formal visiting card," Zhang Xuan said, "and say we've come to visit Ancient Sage Huoxu!" The two stopped, not forcing their way in.

Nodding his head, Ancient Sage Mo Ling flicked his wrist. A formal visiting card flew out from between his fingers, soaring directly towards the desolate mountain ahead. While still in the air, it emitted a thunderous sound that echoed through the valley.

"Witch Soul Master Ancient Sage Mo Ling, accompanying Guild Leader Zhang Xuan, has come to visit Ancient Sage Huoxu. We hope for an audience!"

*Boom!*

Unexpectedly, someone had suddenly come to visit. The many Saint Beasts previously flying in the sky simultaneously turned and flew over, hovering in mid-air, looking at Zhang Xuan and Ancient Sage Mo Ling with unfriendly expressions.

Having been driven to this desolate land by Emperor Chen Yong, they had long been filled with resentment.

Guild Leader Zhang Xuan was unheard of, but Ancient Sage Mo Ling's reputation was still significant throughout the Spirit race.

An Immortal Great Perfection Saint Beast flew over. "The patriarch is in secluded cultivation and does not receive visitors. Please leave, both of you!"

"Does not receive visitors?" Zhang Xuan smiled. "Please tell your patriarch that we have good news this time! It will be of great help to your Saint Beast tribe!"

"Good news?" The Immortal Great Perfection Saint Beast sneered. "What good news could you possibly have, besides your schemes? Please leave immediately, or don't blame us for being impolite!"

*Whoosh!*

The many Saint Beasts flying in the air simultaneously surrounded them, their killing intent surging.

"You're overthinking it!" Seeing the other party's full vigilance, Zhang Xuan's expression remained unchanged. "Have you heard recently that Emperor Chen Yong was killed by a human, and Emperors Chen Ling and Chen Xing were gravely wounded, almost to death? The entire Spirit race has undergone a drastic change!"

The Immortal Great Perfection Saint Beast didn't know why he suddenly said this. It paused for a moment and replied, "We've heard a little!"

Although they had been driven to a remote location, such a significant change in the Spirit race still reached their ears.

"With Emperor Chen Yong dead," Zhang Xuan continued, "the agreements previously observed naturally no longer need to be followed. Now is the best time for the Saint Beast tribe to return. Do you really want to spend your lives confined to this desolate land, without palatable food and with such scarce spiritual energy? If this continues, the entire Saint Beast tribe will likely see their strength plummet!"

"This..." The Immortal Great Perfection Saint Beast was speechless.

What the other party said was true.

A lack of palatable food wasn't a major issue, but with scarce spiritual energy, the Saint Beasts' advancement would slow down, and their ultimate achievements would be limited.

In the short term, it wouldn't be significant, but over a long period, they would gradually weaken, losing their ability to resist the Spirit race.

"I know you can't make this decision," Zhang Xuan continued. "Just relay what I've said, along with the news you already know, to your patriarch. Whether to meet or not, it will naturally decide!"

Seeing its expression, Zhang Xuan stopped explaining and waved his hand.

"Alright!"

Knowing that if what the other party said was true, it would indeed have epoch-making significance for the Saint Beast tribe, this Immortal Great Perfection Saint Beast hesitated for a moment, finally nodded, turned its massive body, and flew directly towards the mountain range.

Seeing it leave, Zhang Xuan smiled lightly.

To tame the other party, one must first meet it. And if they meet, there must naturally be a strategy.

After almost half an hour, this Saint Beast slowly flew back, extending a massive claw forward. "The patriarch invites you in!"

"Many thanks!"

Without further ado, Zhang Xuan and Ancient Sage Mo Ling followed closely behind, flying forward.

The mountain range before them was indeed desolate. Only sparse, thorny vegetation grew there; green grass, trees, and even medicinal herbs were almost non-existent.

If not for the rocks and soil, one might suspect they had arrived in a desert.

There were no streams in the mountain ravines, and the air felt dry. It was indeed unsuitable for habitation.

The many Saint Beasts moving about each looked hungry.

Just like the Tianxuan Kingdom on the Master Teacher Continent, if high-level Saint Beasts stayed here for too long, they would likely see their cultivation decrease and lose their former strength.

No matter how skilled a business elite might be, if stranded on an isolated island, they would eventually become like a savage.

They soon arrived in front of a massive cave entrance. The Immortal Great Perfection Saint Beast stopped. "The patriarch is inside this cave. I will wait outside..."

"Understood!"

Zhang Xuan said no more, and flew into the cave with Ancient Sage Mo Ling.

Even before they reached the inner chambers, a gust of hot wind swept towards them, seemingly hot enough to scorch one's hair.