Primordial Divine Emperor-Chapter 340 - 174: Decision, Eerie Creature, Tingling Scalp (Part 3)

In the Martial Soul Continent, cultivators who form blood brotherhoods are almost always powerful figures of equal standing, or people who have risked their lives for each other. Obviously, for the Shangguan siblings, they are standout 'realists' of realism, measuring only benefits and dismissing anything that doesn't benefit them.

Little did they know, in the years to come, this brother whom Shangguan Wan'Er casually befriended while playing would end up saving the entire Shangguan clan for the sake of that girl.

Perhaps sensing the siblings' realistic attitude, Nangong Jianchen quietly conveyed to Ye Xiaofan, "Brother Ye, this is how the world is, don't take it to heart."

Ye Xiaofan heard this and smiled faintly. He naturally wouldn't mind these things; he had long since seen human nature and the environment clearly. While they were sworn siblings of different surnames with Shangguan Wan'Er, Shangguan Wan'Er is Shangguan Wan'Er, and Shangguan Xingyu is Shangguan Xingyu.

Mo Shiyi slightly raised the corners of his mouth and shook his head, transmitting, "This sibling pair is indeed interesting. Their talents aren't high, yet their vision reaches heaven. Even with the same surname Shangguan, these two brothers and sister of Sister Wan'Er are very different from her."

Despite their practicality, they didn't provoke much dislike from the three of them. After all, this is a world where the strong are respected; only by being strong enough can one earn respect and flattery, and if you are weak, it's a helpless roar, a world that doesn't need an explanation.

Of course, Ye Xiaofan didn't care about flattery and such, only true strength matters; everything else is fleeting, nothing to worry about.

Standing quietly aside, the sisters Mu Xin and Mu Yan naturally saw all of this, exchanged a glance with each other, and saw helplessness and speechlessness in each other's eyes.

Even these two sisters noticed the trace of disdain and contempt in the Shangguan siblings' eyes when they looked at Ye Xiaofan.

Little did they know, among their party, the one most terrifying as far as currently known is that figure whom the siblings least esteemed.

With the addition of Shangguan Xingyu and his two, the initially five-member group immediately swelled to eight members.

The eight people, along with countless terrifying figures, gradually advanced toward the Land of Great Evil ahead.

Behind them stretched an endless, turbulent Sea of Blood, and ahead lay the vast, boundless Blood Forest Mountain Range, the Mountains of Corpses and Sea of Bones, and that heavenly rift pouring endless blood waterfalls.

Upon entering the blood-colored primordial jungle.

For a moment, everyone seemed to step into a world stained red with blood, all moving cautiously, eyes filled with vigilance.

None of the cultivators chose to fly; each held their Divine Weapons, slowly advancing into the depths of the forest.

Ye Xiaofan too drew his Luoyu Sword, nerves tense, for people are often more fearful and scared of unknown dangers, and cultivators are no exception.

But after a vast number of terrifying top-ranking figures entered the blood-red primordial forest, they found nothing; the entire Blood Forest was silent, pin-drop silent, so quiet they could even hear their own heartbeat, the stillness was terrifying, without a trace of anomalous sound.

Yet everyone knew, the more eerily quiet a place, the greater the hidden terror, nobody dared to relax their guard.

Even Shangguan Xingyu and Shangguan Lanqi were extremely vigilant.

However, as time passed and everyone had already penetrated deeply into the Original Blood Forest, the blood-red trees and foliage, as well as the earth, painted everyone scarlet, like bloody figures walking through a blood-red world.

"Why is it so quiet? This isn't what those senior brothers and sisters who entered here years ago described."

Finally, an unsettling voice broke out; indeed, these people had, before coming here, learned about the conditions here through books left by senior brothers and sisters who had entered before, or through word of mouth from those who had been here previously.

Yet what they saw now was completely different from those descriptions, the silence was unnerving.

"This is bad; something unusual likely happened here, rendering previous information obsolete, everyone be extra careful."

Suddenly illuminated, a terrifying figure realized, his face instantly becoming extremely ugly.

At this moment, a harsh, panting breath suddenly sounded in everyone's ears, prompting all tense figures to immediately converge their gazes.

In one direction among the group of eight, a figure in the early stage of the Spiritual Essence Realm Ninth Rank was breathing heavily, face flushed, seemingly very uncomfortable and struggling to advance.

This person was none other than Ye Xiaofan. The closer he got to that Ancient Divine Egg in the depths of the Blood Forest Mountain Range, the more his blood boiled, currently as if boiling over, wildly surging, and his entire skeleton felt like it was spontaneously combusting, burning with a fierce sting.

Ye Xiaofan could withstand the pain, though it was extremely strenuous.

However, in the eyes of the supreme figures from both the Righteous and Demonic Dao at the top of the hierarchy, this scene was interpreted as overestimating oneself or being extremely weak to the point of bursting. Countless terrifying figures merely shook their heads slightly, a smile on their lips, displaying unspeakable contempt and ridicule.

Though they didn't mindlessly speak mockery, often the sharpest mockery was that of silent eyes.

Even Shangguan Xingyu and Shangguan Lanqi couldn't help but shake their heads silently; if not for Nangong Jianchen, the two would hardly consider traveling with Ye Xiaofan, as burdens like this are naturally best avoided in dangerous environments.

However, Mo Shiyi and Nangong Jianchen showed signs of concern, dreading that Ye Xiaofan might suddenly awaken his Innate Dao Body and trigger a massive calamity.

Thankfully, Ye Xiaofan's subtle eye contact indicated that the awakening would likely take some time.

This small episode didn't garner much attention; everyone proceeded cautiously until a certain moment when they fully entered into the midst of the Blood Silk Mountain Range.

Suddenly.

Bang—swish—!!!

As if sensing something, the entire blood-colored mountain range suddenly trembled, followed by a cacophony of 'swishing' sounds from frantic shaking of leaves.

All faces changed drastically, glancing around, they saw the entire Blood Forest shaking frantically. To be precise, countless blood trees started trembling, all blood-red leaves quivering as if swept by a gale force wind, vibrating rapidly to the point of forming afterimages. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

The chirruping of billions of leaves echoed across the vast blood-colored mountain range, playing a bizarre ethereal symphony that disturbed the mind.

Simultaneously, strange noises came rushing in, bizarre and devilish sounds seeming to erode the heart, piercing deep into the soul.

"What is that sound?" someone exclaimed in terror, devastated before even seeing the source.

But no sooner than they reacted, in the next moment.

"Roar—!"

A roar, neither human nor beast, echoed throughout the entire blood-colored mountain range, the sound waves sweeping across like a tangible force, countless blood-red leaves being knocked off, as if a 'blood-leaf rain' fell within the blood-red primordial forest, countless blood leaves flying and scattering across every corner.

And as they followed the sound, a scene met their eyes that left everyone frozen, terrified to the core, with goosebumps cascading down their spines.