Chapter 78

After half a month, Chu Yan and his group decided to leave the Hao Tian Sect to search for cultivation resources outside.

Regarding safety, Chu Yan had never been worried because the old demon was always around. So even if they encountered some trouble, he just needed to have the old demon take action. However, apart from Ye Xun and the fatty, he hadn't told anyone else about the old demon. After all, this involved matters of the Wasteland, and the fewer people who knew, the better.

Three days later, Chu Yan and his group all signed the departure agreement of the Hao Tian Sect and set out from there.

The seven young people set off from the Hao Tian Sect. For many of the new disciples, apart from the Hao Tian Sect, they knew nothing about the Inner Circle.

Although Chu Yan had been to the Inner Circle, it was ten years ago, and he hadn't visited the Hao Tian Sect, so he wasn't familiar with the area. He turned to look at Mu Ye and asked, "What's the nearest place to the Hao Tian Sect? What forces are there?"

"The Hao Tian Sect is in the northern part of the Inner Circle. The nearest place is the Tongtian City. This city is quite interesting; it's a very neutral place, and there's no city lord," Mu Ye said.

"Tongtian City?" Chu Yan was taken aback for a moment, and then a familiar figure came to mind. Someone around his age, who wanted to follow him when he left the Inner Circle but was stopped by him. It seemed... he was in Tongtian City?

"It's been a long time," Chu Yan thought with a hint of nostalgia. With Tongtian City, many things would be easier to handle.

"No city lord? Wouldn't the order be very chaotic?" Ye Xun asked from the side.

"That's not the case. Although Tongtian City has no city lord, it is managed by several large gangs, about four in total: the Azure Dragon Gang, the Vermilion Bird Gang, the Black Tortoise Gang, and the White Tiger Gang. The entire Tongtian City is always managed by these four gangs. The leaders of these four gangs each occupy a territory, and no one dares to cause trouble in Tongtian City," Mu Ye explained.

Everyone was enlightened. Such a neutral place in the Inner Circle was quite rare.

"Since that's the case, let's go to Tongtian City," Chu Yan smiled. After all, cultivation resources? He, Chu Yan, had never lacked them. When he left the Hao Tian Sect, he turned to look at the mountain gate, his eyes filled with coldness.

Because he knew that the next time he returned, it would be the time to settle some grudges.

From the Hao Tian Sect to Tongtian City, it would take a day if one were a king or riding a flying demon beast. However, Chu Yan and his group didn't have such means, so it would take them about three days. Along the way, everyone traveled quickly, almost without stopping.

Of course, they encountered some demon beasts on the way, which they all killed and took the demon cores.

On the third day, in the early morning, according to the time, the group should have already seen Tongtian City, but all they saw was an endless forest, which made the new disciples frown.

"Brother Mu Ye, are you sure Tongtian City is in this direction?"

"I haven't left the Hao Tian Sect either; I just heard from others... but it shouldn't be wrong." Mu Ye shook his head, holding a map that clearly marked Tongtian City, but they were a bit uncertain about their current location.

"There's someone ahead." Chu Yan's gaze shifted, looking into the depths of the forest, where there was a strong aura fluctuation.

"I'll go ask for directions!" Ye Xun stood up, ready to go forward, but at that moment, the little wolf howled and suddenly bit Ye Xun's trouser leg, making Ye Xun frown.

"There seems to be a demon beast ahead; otherwise, the little wolf wouldn't react like this." Chu Yan looked at the little wolf, who had always been very sensitive to demon beasts since they met.

"It seems there's a battle going on." Mu Ye also saw the situation in the distance. A few young people were attacking a demon beast, a mammoth elephant, which was very large and was blocking the group of young people.

"Ao!" Seeing the mammoth, the little wolf roared, his eyes filled with greed.

"You're just thinking about food."

Chu Yan sighed, and Ye Xun said, "That mammoth is a third-layer Dustless Realm demon beast. The few people are also not simple; there are two third-layer Dustless Realm and one first-layer Dustless Realm."

Understanding their strength, Chu Yan hesitated and didn't move forward. The reason was simple: when traveling outside, especially when others are hunting demon beasts, if you get close, they will immediately consider you an enemy, someone who wants to rob and kill.

"Let's keep moving and see if we can find Tongtian City. If not, we'll rest for the night, and I'll have a way to find the path tomorrow." Chu Yan had already decided that if they couldn't reach Tongtian City today, he would summon the old demon at night and ask for directions, as the old demon was very familiar with the Inner Circle.

At this moment, the few young people in the battle also saw Chu Yan's group. The leader suddenly shouted, "Brothers from the Hao Tian Sect, since you're here, help us out. After we kill this mammoth, we'll share the resources with you."

Hearing the leader's voice, Chu Yan's group was surprised and stopped.

"That mammoth is very strong, although it's only a third-layer Dustless Realm, it seems to have awakened its bloodline. The few people are at a disadvantage," Ye Xun said.

"They are probably from Tongtian City." Mu Ye also spoke, pointing to the leader's clothes, where a coiled Azure Dragon was embroidered: "That person should be from the Azure Dragon Gang."

"Should we help? Mu Ye is also a third-layer Dustless Realm, and I, you, and Fan Ye are comparable to the peak of the Dustless Realm. With Qian Dong and Zou Yi, if we join, we should be able to kill this mammoth." Ye Xun looked at the Azure Dragon Gang members who were maintaining a balance with the mammoth, but this balance was just an illusion. Once the mammoth defeats one of the Dustless Realm, the battle will turn one-sided, and the Azure Dragon Gang will no longer be able to maintain.

"Brothers, I am the second son of the Azure Dragon Gang, Qing Yan. If you help us, you will be friends of the Azure Dragon Gang!" The leader shouted again, as the pressure on them was increasing.

"Everyone, keep some cards up your sleeve, don't use your full strength. If it doesn't work, your life is more important; make sure to retreat safely." Chu Yan instructed, then drew Feng Yin and led the charge.

This was not a mirror trial; if they died, it would be real death, so Chu Yan immediately said.

Chu Yan charged into the battlefield, and Ye Xun also drew Hei Long and followed. The seven people quickly joined the battle.

"Brothers, thank you!" Chu Yan's group blocked the attacks, giving Qing Yan a chance to catch his breath, and he immediately thanked Chu Yan.

"Small matter, let's work together and deal with this mammoth first." Chu Yan nodded, his eyes fixed on the mammoth. With the addition of Chu Yan's group, the mammoth felt immense pressure and roared continuously.

"Great!" Qing Yan said heartily, stepping forward and swinging his dragon spear.

"Heavenly Star Sword Technique!" Chu Yan continuously attacked, and a series of starlight fell, making the mammoth roar in anger, clearly enraged by Chu Yan's attacks.

"Little brother, get out of the way! This mammoth is a third-layer Dustless Realm; you can't block it!" Qing Yan shouted, but he frowned when Chu Yan didn't listen and instead advanced, making Feng Yin invisible and continuously approaching the mammoth.

"Looking for death!" Seeing this, Qing Yan showed a cold smile. He had given a good warning, and if Chu Yan didn't listen, it wasn't his fault.

"Boom!" The next moment, Qing Yan frowned, and the other members of the Azure Dragon Gang were slightly surprised. Chu Yan's Feng Yin seemed like a shadow, quickly landing several strikes on the mammoth, each leaving a bloody wound. This was not the strength of an ordinary Dustless Realm.

"Bang!" Of course, Chu Yan was also thrown away by the mammoth, crashing into a tree and spitting out several mouthfuls of blood. However, he smiled. He hadn't dodged to experience the strength of a third-layer Dustless Realm. Now, although he couldn't fully fight it, if he went all out, he could definitely make the mammoth suffer.

"Roar!" The mammoth roared again, severely injured by Chu Yan. It roared and shook several people away, its gaze falling on Qing Yan. It lifted its foot and stomped down fiercely at Qing Yan.

Qing Yan was shocked. If this foot landed, he would surely break several bones, even if he didn't die. But when he tried to dodge, it was too late. He was enveloped by a huge pressure.

"Be careful!" At this moment, Chu Yan rushed forward, grabbing Qing Yan's shoulder. His body was also locked by the pressure, unable to move. He helplessly clenched his fist and roared, "Little Wolf!"

"Ao!" The little wolf leaped forward, standing in front of the mammoth, its eyes glaring fiercely. The mammoth, sensing the wolf's nature, showed a hint of fear and hesitated to stomp down.

"Kill it!" Qing Yan, still shaken, quickly retreated and shouted.

"Bang!" Several spears pierced the mammoth, and one finally pierced its heart, making the mammoth roar and its massive body collapse.

"Phew!" Seeing the mammoth dead, Qing Yan sighed in relief and looked at Chu Yan, "Little brother, thank you. As promised, the mammoth's body is yours."

"Only the mammoth's body?" Chu Yan frowned and looked at a nearby red maple tree, where there were several dozen translucent fruits. Chu Yan had noticed that the mammoth had been guarding these fruits, but Qing Yan hadn't mentioned them.