#1057 - Chapter 1057 Departure - Qi Refining Level 3000, Accepting The Empress As A Disciple At The Beginning

"Lin Yaoyao, Xi'er, the three of you are going to the Garan World in the outer continent to retrieve the blue lotus. Remember, the Garan World is an outer continent composed of sea areas, inhabited by many strange and unknown deep-sea races, so you must be careful," Ye Kong said, glancing at Xing Chenlan, who was standing at the back.

"Xing Chenlan, your cultivation has also reached a bottleneck. Go to the Garan World with your eldest senior sister to train. Be extremely careful."

"Yes, disciple respectfully obeys your orders," Xing Chenlan said, somewhat delighted. He hadn't expected Ye Kong to allow him to go on a mission.

"Master, don't worry, I will definitely take good care of junior brother," Xi'er said happily, putting his hand on Xing Chenlan's shoulder.

"Yaoyao, keep an eye on these two," Ye Kong said, knowing Xi'er's nature. Relying on him to be well-behaved was unlikely.

"Ye Hongxue, Ye Qingjun, Xiaoshan, the few of you go to Jilei Mountain at the eastern end. There are three Yin caves on that mountain, forming a natural Seven Tribulation Yellow Crystal, which is what your teacher needs."

"Master, what are the Yin caves?" Xiaoshan asked, raising his small hand in confusion.

"The Yin caves are the three caves on Jilei Mountain. It is said that only one of those three caves contains the Seven Tribulation Yellow Crystal, and in that cave, there is a magical beast slumbering. The beast's constant breath exhales a mist that can create a bizarre fog that shields the senses of living beings for three hundred miles, but that fog has little effect on those with high cultivation."

Xiaoshan and the others listened attentively, their expressions solemn. Only after hearing Ye Kong's last words did their faces gradually relax.

"But..." Ye Kong hesitated for a moment, then added.

"If that magical beast awakens, it will be difficult to deal with. Its breathing can create a never-ending storm."

Hearing this, Ye Hongxue couldn't help but swallow.

"Master, don't worry, trust us, we will definitely bring back the Seven Tribulation Yellow Crystal for you," Xiaoshan patted his chest, saying with confidence.

Ye Kong nodded slightly, then looked at the last three people.

"Feng Qingqing, Ji Changsheng, Ye Feng, you go to the Burning Heart Mountains in the southwest. There, fiery lava forms mountains, and magma is everywhere. It is also the place where the Winged People cultivate. The Winged People's heat resistance is extraordinary, and they cultivate fire-attribute spiritual arts, which are extremely powerful."

"Master, are the Winged People all birdmen? Do they all have large wings and can fly freely among all things?" Ye Feng grew up in a small village and had never heard of winged races before.

Ye Kong shook his head, denying it.

"No, there are also racial differences within the Winged People. A small number of Winged People do not have wings."

The differences in bloodlines, physiques, and forms among the Winged People also create a hierarchy. The lowest level are those without wings.

Ye Feng nodded, seemingly understanding. Perhaps, to him, those Winged People without wings were just like him, unwelcome.

"Cough cough cough~" Ye Kong coughed violently, his chest rising and falling.

"Master!" The disciples frowned, wanting to step forward to check on Ye Kong's condition, but Ye Kong stopped them.

"Your teacher can handle it. You can set off tomorrow. Your teacher is waiting for your good news," Ye Kong said slowly, after adjusting himself. Then, he handed the five ancient yellow papers to his disciples.

"Yes!" The disciples took them with both hands, clasped their fists, and prepared to retreat.

"Wait~" Ye Kong remembered something and stopped everyone. Everyone paused and looked at Ye Kong.

"Do not publicize this matter, and especially do not tell... Ye Ling," Ye Kong instructed.

The disciples all understood what Ye Kong meant, simply nodded in agreement, and then retreated.

The next morning, dark clouds covered the sky, drifting everywhere with the wind, wandering in the dim space.

The weather was very gloomy, the dark clouds not having a single white gap. The entire sky was a gray, making people feel uncomfortable.

The disciples all got up early, packed their things, and stood one by one in front of Ye Kong's thatched hut, quietly without a sound.

Lin Yaoyao, the leader, stepped forward, clasped her fists and bowed slightly towards Ye Kong's thatched hut. The others behind her also clasped their fists and bowed in unison.

Ye Kong, who was sitting in the thatched hut meditating, seemed to sense the situation outside the door. In his deep eyes, there were unfathomable thoughts.

The disciples did not say a word, their faces were solemn, even Bai Wuchen, who was usually the most mischievous, had a serious expression.

The disciples stood in front of Ye Kong's thatched hut for a while, then turned and left. The atmosphere of not saying a word was as strange as the weather.

The group left Xiaoyao Peak and flew in different directions. Everyone's mood for this mission was very heavy, without the excitement of the past.

"Swoosh~"

Bai Wuchen and the other four flew towards the Western Continent. Hei Xuan, unable to fly in the air, held tightly onto Bai Wuchen's shoulders. Ye Wuxin and Ye Xiaoyao were on either side of Bai Wuchen.

Ye Wuxin looked at Hei Xuan, feeling somewhat disdainful, thinking that Hei Xuan was a burden.

"Second senior brother, aren't you tired carrying him?" Ye Wuxin hinted.

Bai Wuchen heard Ye Wuxin's words, his eyes flashed, and he stared at Ye Wuxin. His eyes, like a cold pond, seemed extremely deep. Ye Wuxin was slightly stunned, having never seen Bai Wuchen reveal such a look before.

Bai Wuchen didn't say anything, shifted his gaze, and the color in his eyes disappeared in an instant. Bai Wuchen turned his head and said to Hei Xuan.

"Hold on tight!"

Hearing this, Hei Xuan's hands tightened their grip even more. Bai Wuchen once again formed hand seals, and spiritual light flashed in his hands, increasing the speed of flight and rushing ahead of Ye Wuxin and Ye Xiaoyao.

The spiritual power consumed by Bai Wuchen carrying Hei Xuan was much more than that of Ye Wuxin and Ye Xiaoyao, but this amount of spiritual power was nothing to him.

After flying for a while, Bai Wuchen and the other four flew over a prosperous area. The huge city below was the Western Continent.

"Looking down at the terrain of this Western Continent, it leans against the mountains and embraces the sea, with a majestic posture. No wonder everyone in the world says that this Western Continent, with the Canghai Sea on the left, the Taihang Mountains on the right, Juyong Pass to the north, and the Heji River to the south, is truly a land of abundance. It seems that this is indeed the case," Ye Xiaoyao said.

"Let's find a place to land first," Ye Wuxin said.

Bai Wuchen, the leader, nodded, and then led everyone to land in an uninhabited place outside the city.

"The Western Continent is ruled by the Human Emperor, and it is a place where ordinary people live and work in peace. There are very few cultivators, so we must be careful to hide our identities," Bai Wuchen instructed the three. Ye Wuxin and Ye Xiaoyao nodded. Hei Xuan's cultivation was not high to begin with, and his strength only increased after being possessed in the Misty Forest.

The four walked towards the open vermilion gate with a moon-shaped arch, and from not far away, they could see the bustling market inside the city gate.