Chapter 1117: Chemical God Yin Corpse's Whereabouts

The Asura Young Master’s expression changed dramatically: "It's the Giant King! A Giant King is coming! Quick, let's go back to the stronghold!"

Since the Heaven-Reaching Black Pillar was sealed off, they could only rush back. The six Asura clansmen immediately spewed out black clouds, lifting themselves to prepare for departure.

The Asura Young Master said to Jiang Fan, "Creatures of the Central Lands. If you can evade the Giant King's pursuit, find a safe place to hide on your own. If not, come to my stronghold, and I can guarantee your safety."

A Seven-Aperture Asura urgently shouted, "No time left. That Giant King's speed is faster than expected. It's likely the Stone Giant King!"

Jiang Fan's expression remained calm. Even Nine-Aperture Giants possessed such powerful hunting skills. A Giant King would only be stronger! The few of them, creatures from the Central Lands, would be even more exposed before it.

At this moment, they either retreated directly or risked following the Asura clansmen to their stronghold. After a moment's contemplation, he sent a mental message to Bai Xin and the others: "Follow the Asura clansmen. If things look bad, retreat immediately and terminate the mission."

The others nodded in agreement. Jiang Fan handed all the live Ancient Giants he had captured to Bai Xin. Inside her Immobile Bell, there was an infinitely vast space capable of holding living beings. It could accommodate a hundred giants.

Once everything was prepared, Jiang Fan carried Song Lingyu, Bai Xin led Gu Xin'er, and Fa Yin Jin Gang held a string of Buddhist beads. The group of five quickly followed the six Asura clansmen.

Approximately two hours later, the seismic vibrations had significantly weakened, indicating that the distance between them and the Giant King was increasing. It appeared the Giant King hadn't discovered them. However, neither Jiang Fan nor the Asura clansmen showed any intention of stopping.

The Asura Young Master looked at Jiang Fan, who was closely following them, and showed a look of approval: "No wonder the Central Lands sent you here. Your caution is indeed well-suited for infiltration. Ancient Giants are very cunning. Often, they deceive their prey, making them believe they are safe, thus lulling them into complacency. What awaits them is an unexpected, fatal blow."

Jiang Fan felt a chill in his heart. It was true, just as Bai Xin had said: Ancient Giants were natural predators. He looked at the Asura Young Master and said, "I am Wang Chongxiao, a disciple of the Great Yin Sect from the Central Lands. Who are you?"

The Asura Young Master replied, "My name is Shan Feng, the Young Master of Black Cloud Stronghold. My father is the Chieftain. Thank you for saving me and my clansmen this time. I will properly express my gratitude."

Jiang Fan waved his hand: "No need. If you can indeed shelter us from the Giant King, then we'll consider it a mutual exchange, with no one owing anyone anything." He didn't believe the Asura clan possessed anything that would truly entice him. The cultivation resources both sides required were entirely different.

Shan Feng frowned and said, "How can that be? Protecting you is merely a convenience, but a life-saving debt must be repaid. You certainly wouldn't value anything from our Asura clan. However, items left behind by creatures from your Central Lands would surely be useful if taken back, wouldn't they?"

Jiang Fan's eyes showed surprise. Had True Word Venerable and his group left something behind? What they had encountered above was unknown to the outside world, apart from the three Transformation Gods, one Venerable, and a few core figures.

"What was left behind?" Jiang Fan asked curiously. Nothing belonging to a Venerable could possibly be ordinary, could it?

Shan Feng pondered, "My father said it was a corpse. A corpse from the Transformation God realm, refined into a Yin Corpse."

Jiang Fan's pupils constricted sharply! A Transformation God realm Yin Corpse? It must belong to Evil Raven Venerable! That fellow actually hid a Transformation God realm Yin Corpse! Truly, he kept his cards close to his chest! He couldn't imagine what it would be like if, during the most critical moment of battle with other Transformation Gods or Bodhisattvas, he suddenly released a Transformation God realm Yin Corpse. What a scene that would be! This was definitely an existence capable of turning the tide of battle with a single corpse.

This Transformation God Yin Corpse of Evil Raven Venerable... No, it was Jiang Fan's Transformation God Yin Corpse!

Of course, Jiang Fan didn't fully trust Shan Feng's words. This Young Master appeared harmless but was actually quite shrewd. He might be intentionally throwing out an irresistible temptation to achieve some hidden agenda. He said expressionlessly: "That should be Evil Raven Venerable's item. Only someone who cultivates Yin Corpse techniques would find it useful; it's useless to us."

Hearing this, Shan Feng smiled: "Well, it could still be taken back and given to its original owner. I'm sure the reward wouldn't be small."

Jiang Fan nodded: "We'll see if the opportunity arises." He deliberately feigned a lack of significant interest. Shan Feng subtly furrowed his brow, about to say something.

Suddenly, the atmosphere violently vibrated! Everyone in flight felt as if they had been struck by a hammer, their vital energy churning, their postures erratic. Jiang Fan nearly dislodged Song Lingyu from his back. Before they could react, there was another violent tremor.

Shan Feng's pupils dramatically contracted: "The Giant King has caught up! He's been pursuing us relentlessly. The weakening footsteps earlier were truly meant to lull us into a false sense of security!"

Jiang Fan's scalp tingled. These Ancient Giants were indeed incredibly cunning. Fortunately, they hadn't stopped. Otherwise, they would have been overtaken by the Ancient Giant by now.

Shan Feng said with a face full of anxiety, "Don't panic, our Black Cloud Stronghold isn't far. As long as we enter the stronghold, we'll be safe!"

No wonder the Giant King suddenly stopped feigning and began accelerating his pursuit. It was because Black Cloud Stronghold was nearing. Without hesitation, Jiang Fan activated his Shadow in the Clouds technique, speeding along like lightning. The others also used their various abilities, fleeing for their lives.

Boom! Boom! The atmosphere continuously vibrated. Everyone was tossed up and down like dust in the air. Several times, Jiang Fan's Shadow in the Clouds technique was forcibly interrupted. A chill ran down his spine. This was happening from an unknown distance, caused by the opponent's powerful physique in pursuit. He couldn't imagine if they were at close range; a single punch from afar would turn them all into scattered blood mist.

Fortunately, under their strenuous escape, they finally saw a rather peculiar sea of clouds. In its center was a vortex. It looked as if something beneath was swallowing the entire cloud sea.

"That's Black Cloud Stronghold!" Shan Feng exclaimed with joy. "Once we step inside, we'll be completely safe!" He felt they were already safe.

Jiang Fan estimated the distance. It was just at the edge of their sight. A single use of Shadow in the Clouds would allow them to flash over. Without another word, he summoned his Thunder Dragon and shouted, "Everyone get on!"

Bai Xin, Gu Xin'er, and Fa Yin Jin Gang didn't hesitate and immediately jumped onto the Thunder Dragon. He then repeated the call in the local dialect. Shan Feng and the Asura clansmen quickly boarded as well.

Whoosh! Accompanied by the Thunder Dragon's roar, a single teleportation brought them to the edge of their vision. Only then did Jiang Fan clearly see what the cloud sea vortex truly was. It was actually a colossal island sunken into the sea of clouds. The island had been hollowed out, becoming something like an underground fortress. The top of the island was flattened, level with the cloud sea.

"Quick, get in!" Shan Feng was overjoyed. "Once we're inside, we'll be safe!" He felt they were already safe.

Jiang Fan showed no hesitation, piloting the Thunder Dragon to dive directly into it. However, at this critical juncture, a heavy, cold snort resonated, causing everyone present to feel their vital energy churn. The Thunder Dragon beneath their feet instantly dissipated! A terrifying, suffocating aura of majesty, accompanied by a colossal black shadow, instantly enveloped them!