Celestial Refining Divine Scripture-Chapter 96 - 95: Heaven-Sent Opportunity (Part 2)

Although the Barbarian Race is much weaker compared to Daqian, if they risk everything in a desperate struggle, they could still tear a bloody chunk out of Daqian.

His gaze swept around, and when he saw Zhao Mushen and Lv Xiu, Xu Yang nodded to them from a distance.

Previously, he had already received the token which allowed him to sense the Cyan Jade Yin Yang Pendant.

With this token, he could sense the presence of the Cyan Jade Yin Yang Pendant within a certain range!

"Once we find the Cyan Jade Yin Yang Pendant, Zhao Mushen and Lv Xiu can leave the Barbarian Race!"

One at the Myriad Phenomena stage, one at the Yang Realm; their staying in the Barbarian Race is of little use.

Returning to Daqian and covertly gathering intelligence is the key!

Although he might appear safe within the Barbarian Race for now, once he returns to Daqian, his enemies will be many.

Such thoughts flashed through Xu Yang’s mind as he strode into the crowd, his expression unmoved.

"Xu Yang, entering the Red Sand Blood Desert will be your death sentence!"

A figure brushed past him, a voice filled with venomous killing intent drifting into his ears.

Xu Yang paused, lifting his eyes to see, it was Helan Xing!

Helan Huaning was with him!

At this moment, Helan Xing’s eyes were bloodshot, his hatred and malice unrestrained, nearly overflowing from his sockets, so dense it seemed capable of drowning someone!

It was clear to see just how deeply he hated Xu Yang!

He had lost his goddess, been humiliated time and again, made a laughingstock!

"Hatred as deep as the sea" was no exaggeration!

"You’d better watch yourself too. Don’t end up flipping your boat in the gutter, unable to come back at all!" Xu Yang sneered coldly, utterly fearless. Once inside the Red Sand Blood Desert, if given the chance, he wouldn’t let Helan Xing off either!

He bore grudges—he remembered the punch on the plaza well.

"Hmph, we’ll see!"

Helan Xing clenched his back teeth, shot Xu Yang a vicious glare, and strode away!

If he looked any longer, he was afraid he wouldn’t be able to hold himself back from making a move!

Watching the two walk away, Xu Yang’s expression turned slightly grave!

Helan Xing, at the Yang Realm—even if he was reluctant to admit it—was indeed a significant threat.

But remembering Tuoba Hongyu’s arrangements, Xu Yang shook his head and smiled.

With a Yang Realm protector beside him, Helan Xing was no cause for concern! 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

All he needed was time—surpassing Helan Xing was only a matter of course.

Seeing Helan Xing and Helan Huaning make their way toward a crowd where many surrounded them with enthusiasm, Xu Yang simply shook his head and walked unconcerned toward Tuoba Hongyu.

This scene again drew Helan Xing’s gaze, making his face grow even uglier.

But for now, he could only grit his teeth and swallow his fury!

Another who wished Xu Yang dead was Surihan, but unlike Helan Xing, he was especially patient, only revealing his killing intent when the time came for a fatal strike.

Xu Yang gripped his leverage over him tightly, so he dared not take any risks!

As for the other Barbarians, although their hatred wasn’t as deep, none would show mercy if opportunity arose!

"He is your protector—Tuoba Hongye, middle stage of the Yang Realm!"

Seeing Xu Yang approach, Tuoba Hongyu gestured to a middle-aged barbarian at her side. "Within the Blood Desert, he will protect you!"

Tuoba Hongye cast a sharp glance at Xu Yang, then grinned widely. "Greetings, Mr. Xu!"

He knew Xu Yang was an alchemist, and moreover, one brimming with boundless potential!

With a middle-stage Yang Realm protector like this, unless one courted death, most dangers within the Blood Desert could be avoided.

"Once inside the Blood Desert, I’ll be counting on you, Brother Hongye." Xu Yang was extremely cordial.

"It’s my duty."

The two finished their exchange quickly and paid it no further heed.

Soon, the High Priest reappeared.

An intangible might blanketed heaven and earth like a rising tide, and the arena grew so silent one could hear a pin drop!

"The Red Sand Blood Desert is the ancestral land of my Barbarian Race. The fortunes within it concern our hope of rise!"

"And you are all the seeds of our tribe, bearing its destiny."

The High Priest swept his gaze across the crowd and suddenly cried, "The Blood Desert will open—lasting three months. After three months, all survivors will be automatically transported out!"

"Ten breaths—prepare to enter!"

As soon as he’d finished, the High Priest pointed a finger at the towering Barbarian God statue.

Boom!

The statue quaked violently, thunderous rumbles rolling heaven and earth.

Whoosh!

A ray of spiritual light shot forth from the statue, transforming into an illuminated causeway, extending all the way north toward the boundless unknown.

"So it requires crossing distant lands to reach it after all."

Xu Yang’s face showed surprise—he’d thought the portal would open right here for entering the Blood Desert.

Ten breaths—gone in an instant!

"Go!"

Tuoba Hongyu led the way, leaping forward.

Swarming shapes soared into the sky.

Setting foot upon the causeway, it seemed their speed was empowered by some mysterious augmentation, as if an unseen force swept them forward at horrifying velocity toward the North.

The distance was clearly immense, yet in just a few heartbeats, Xu Yang saw a vast stretch of blood-red appear at the causeway’s end.

Under the sunlight, it was enchantingly dazzling and piercing—like a churning sea of blood!

Upon landing atop the Blood Desert’s surface, there was not the simmering sear he’d expected, but rather a bone-piercing chill!

In the distance, the blood desert heaved, forming crimson waves that devoured all.

The blazing sun conjured countless wraithlike crimson shadows, flickering through heaven and earth beyond the reach of mortal sight.

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Everything was enough to make one’s hair stand on end!

For the Barbarians coming here for the first time, their scalps all tingled.

The crowd quickly scattered.

After a brief pause, all fled far away in different directions.

Tuoba Hongyu seemed to bear some unique mission. Surrounded by a group of Yang Realm experts, she only greeted Xu Yang in passing before disappearing swiftly from sight.

Recalling Tuoba Hongyu’s earlier advice, Xu Yang was thoughtful and refrained from further inquiry.