Xiao Ran seemed lost as his fingers flew over the strings like clouds gliding across the water. Every note of the guqin was being played with such beauty.

The sound of the guqin was like the gurgling of a clear spring and the dancing moonlight. It was elegant and soothing and created a beautiful scene.

Even Lin Xun and Zhao Jingxuan were immersed in the beautiful melody. The wonderful heavenly sounds were like the sounds of nature, containing wisps of Dao fluctuations. They felt they were in an immortal land, listening to the wonderful meaning of the Great Dao.

The sound of fluttering wings of birds and the humming of bees resounded in the air. The melody was so wonderful that it attracted hundreds of bees, sparrows and snow geese to dance around the guqin to its rhythm.

Their harmonious movements added to Xiao Ran’s ethereal, immortal-like aura.

The amazing scene moved Lin Xun. Xiao Ran is no doubt an extraordinary person. His deep core of understanding in the art of music has touched upon the Great Dao. Sooner or later, he will become famous and attract everyone’s attention in the world.

A shrill cry of a bird interrupted the beautiful scene formed from the heavenly notes of the guqin.

The corners of Xiao Ran’s lips curved in a helpless smile.

Lin Xun looked up and saw a black-clothed youth sitting on the sail, a sparrow in his hand. He suddenly sank his teeth into its throat. A drop of red trickled down the sides of his mouth as he sucked its blood.

It was a bloody scene. The black-clothed youth looked extremely carefree and elegant and was full of smiles, but he sent a chill down everyone’s spine.

“Do you also want some meat?” As though the black-clothed youth sensed Lin Xun’s gaze, he lowered his head and smiled.

Lin Xun shook his head.

The black-clothed youth nodded and continued to suck blood from the sparrow.

The savage killing of the sparrow ruined the ambience created by Xiao Ran’s guqin, but he couldn’t do anything to it.

“He is called Yun Che and is ranked sixth among the official disciples of Spirit Treasure Holy Land. He is a demon-like man. He always wears a smile on his face and seems carefree, but he is the most ruthless person within the sect. He practices the Murder Dao and will kill anyone he regards his enemy.”

Zhao Jingxuan’s voice rang in Lin Xun’s ear, making his heart tremble. The Murder Dao? Demon youth?

Lin Xun somehow felt a familiar feeling as he looked at the young man smiling and sucking the blood of the sparrow.

Yun Che reminded him of himself. He was also a ruthless person who disguised himself with a smile.

“You have to be careful around him. Once he regards you as an enemy, he will do anything to kill you. He is the most ruthless and heartless person.”

Zhao Jingxuan reminded him, “Although he is only at the perfect Spirit Sea Stage, he can already kill initial Heaven Ascension cultivators without the help of any treasures and rely on his combat power alone!”

Lin Xun finally looked directly at the black-clothed youth. He had also killed initial Heaven Ascension cultivators, so he knew very well what it meant that Yun Che was able to do the same.

Yun Che suddenly lowered his head and asked with a smile, “Senior Sister Zhao, are you talking bad things about me?”

“What do you think?”

Yun Che shook his head and suddenly pointed at Lin Xun, “Your servant is very unusual. I sense a unique aura coming from him.”

After saying that, he somersaulted off the sail with a smile and disappeared from the deck.

“What does he mean by that?” Lin Xun was perplexed.

However, Zhao Jingxuan wrinkled her brows, and her face clouded over. She only responded after a long moment, “It won’t be good anyway. You should be careful of him in the future.”

“Junior Sister Zhao, don‘t worry too much. Yun Che will not attack your people,” Xiao Ran reassured warmly from a distance.

“I hope so.” Zhao Jingxuan smiled.

“Sister Jingxuan, hug me—”

A crisp and immature voice sounded, followed by a boy in colorful clothes walking out of a room not far away. His hair was bunched up in two buns, and his eyes were mischievous.

He quickly sped over and was about to hug Zhao Jingxuan, but was sent flying with a swift kick.

Lin Xun’s eyes almost popped out. Zhao Jingxuan resorted to violence right away towards such a cute little guy.

The boy flashed in the air, and he landed firmly on the ground. He grinned as he rubbed his belly. “It’s fine if you don’t want a hug, but why did you kick me? Senior Sister Zhao, you are so beautiful even when disguised as a man. It’s a pity that I can’t hug a beauty like you.” Unexpectedly, a lecherous expression came to his young and cute little face.

Lin Xun couldn’t believe his eyes.

𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

Zhao Jingxuan’s delicate face darkened, and her voice was filled with murderous intent, “Junior Brother Wen, if you try that again, I will gouge out your eyes and sever the root of your life!”

Lin Xun inhaled sharply. He couldn’t believe his eyes just now, but now, he couldn‘t believe his ears. He didn’t think a woman such as Zhao Jingxuan would say such cruel words.

The boy in colorful clothes shuddered all over and stuttered awkwardly, “Senior Sister Zhao, calm down. I won’t tease you again.”

As he was speaking, he darted away.

Only then did Zhao Jingxuan resume her usual expression. A faint blush came to her face when she saw Lin Xun’s dazed expression. Then, she cleared her throat with a cough and explained, “You might not know this, but although that guy looks young, he has already been cultivating for over twenty years. He only became like this after practicing a secret art.”

Understanding dawned on Lin Xun. He couldn’t help but marvel in his heart. There is such an incredible mysterious art in this world that can make someone’s appearance return to a child’s!

After Zhao Jingxuan’s explanation, Lin Xun gathered that the boy in colorful clothes was called Wen Xiang and was also a genius in Spirit Treasure Holy Land. Interestingly enough, he was also a charming playboy who had broken many girls’ hearts.

However, he undoubtedly possessed unimaginable combat strength and had already reached the Heaven Ascension Stage!

“Another monster,” Lin Xun muttered.

Da! Da! Da!

A rhythmic low thud of footsteps suddenly sounded, followed by a proud azure goat walking over to Xiao Ran with its head held high like a noble. “Third Senior Brother, Elder Gao Yang asks to see you.”

The goat’s voice was low but full of charm.

Immediately, Xiao Ran nodded, stood up with the guqin, gave a nod to Zhao Jingxuan and Lin Xun and walked into the cabin.

The goat stretched its slender but strong legs and disappeared behind Xiao Ran with a unique rhythmic clatter.

“A monster-beast cultivator!”

Lin Xun sensed an aura not inferior to Heaven Ascension cultivators from the azure goat.

Zhao Jingxuan’s response confirmed his speculation.

“That was Junior Brother Gong Yangyu. He is a pure-blooded descendant of the Azure Goat Spirit Clan. It is a supreme and powerful clan in the Ancient Wasteland Domain that once had an Eternal watching over them.”

Zhao Jingxuan smiled. “Junior Brother Gong Yangyu might seem extremely proud and elegant, but in truth, he is the best-tempered disciple in the sect. He has a very kind heart. Of course, he won’t admit it, and it’s best to not offend him. He might have a good temper, but once he gets angry, no one can stop him.”

Gong Yangyu!

Azure Goat Spirit Clan!

It once had an Eternal in the clan!

Lin Xun couldn’t help but marvel. The Ancient Wasteland Domain is indeed amazing as expected. There are so many amazing talents and geniuses in the Spirit Treasure Holy Land alone.

The elegant and ethereal but unfathomable Xiao Ran...

The carefree but ruthless Yun Che who always wore a smile…

The charming playboy Wen Xiang who looked like a little child…

There was also the imposing and domineering Su Xingfeng and the graceful but terrifying Gong Yangyu.

Every disciple of Spirit Treasure Holy Land gave Lin Xun a unique impression.

Their distinctive style might not seem anything special, but on closer look, it was terrifying because it indicated that the disciples had all found their own way, so they were all so different from one another!

It was the same with Zhao Jingxuan!

“Heaven prides will rise together under the wide starry sky, competing for the great dao...” Lin Xun suddenly thought of the prophecy of the war of the great age.

Lin Xun felt that the disciples from Spirit Treasure Holy Land were destined to be contenders in the competition of the great dao when the war of the great age kicked off in a hundred years!

They were just a handful of disciples from the Spirit Treasure Holy Land, and the Spirit Treasure Holy Land was only one of the many ancient Daoist sects in the Ancient Wasteland Domain! There had to be more outstanding geniuses and unparalleled monster-like figures in other ancient Daoist sects in the Ancient Wasteland Domain!

“Lin Xun, you met them all just now. They are the disciples who will search for opportunities in the ancient ruins with us.”

Zhao Jingxuan’s expression turned solemn. “However, the relationship between us isn’t as simple as it seems. On the contrary, to win opportunities, conflicts will inevitably break out among us. There will be no mercy even if we were to face each other.”

“So I hope you are ready. No matter who attacks us, you mustn’t show any mercy!”

Only then did Lin Xun realize that fierce competition existed among disciples of the Spirit Treasure Holy Land.

“Is it surprising? You will understand when you enter the Ancient Wasteland Domain. Although it is a holy place for cultivation, it is also the most realistic and cruel place in the world...” Zhao Jingxuan sighed, a faint frown creasing her beautiful brows.