Yan was currently within the mist, fully focused on absorbing the spirit ring.
The energy of the Titan Giant Ape's spirit ring was extremely domineering.
As the spirit ring's energy poured in, fine beads of sweat began to seep from Yan's forehead, his body enduring immense pressure.
However, his expression soon calmed, as if an invisible force within him was supporting him.
It was the power of the Fire Dragon King Bone.
That dragon bone had long since fused into his marrow and blood, making his absorption of this hundred-thousand-year spirit ring much smoother.
After a silent struggle, the glow of the spirit ring gradually became gentle, transforming into streams of pure energy that slowly flowed into Yan's meridians, nourishing his body and soul.
Meanwhile, Shui Bing'er and the others guarded nearby, vigilantly watching their surroundings.
At the same time, Yue Guan and Gui Mei, leading a group of experts from Spirit Hall, were swiftly advancing through the dense forest along the traces left by the Titan Giant Ape.
Though the path of the giant beast's escape had become somewhat blurred,thanks to the two elders' extraordinary senses, the group was gradually closing in on the target.
However, as they approached a steep cliff, an unprecedented stench suddenly filled everyone's nostrils.
It was a pungent odor mixed with decay and unknown elements, making one nauseous.
"What's that smell? It's so disgusting!"
Several spirit masters in the team, caught off guard, bore the brunt of it. As soon as they entered the mist, their throats felt as if they were being burned by fire, causing them to scream in pain, bend over and vomit, their faces as pale as paper.
"Quick, retreat!"
Seeing this, Gui Mei shouted loudly and, mobilizing his soul power, quickly pulled back those at the very front.
The others no longer dared to step forward.
Gui Mei looked toward Yue Guan and said:
"Chrysanthemum Douluo, that red mist up ahead seems to be highly poisonous."
Yue Guan stared at the patch of red mist, his brows tightly furrowed, seemingly lost in thought, even forgetting to respond to Gui Mei's question.
"Chrysanthemum Douluo, what are you thinking?"
Only then did Yue Guan snap out of it.
"That red mist is poisonous. Don't get close."
Gui Mei asked:
"Do you know what kind of poison it is? Could the Titan Giant Ape be hiding inside the poisonous mist?"
Yue Guan shook his head.
"That's a mixed toxin; it would affect even spirit beasts. Moreover, it's injured—if the toxin enters its wounds, it will definitely worsen its condition."
Xie Yue nodded and said:
"Elders, that spirit beast is very clever. It deliberately left traces here to lure us into the mist and poison us."
"Mm, you make sense. This place appears to be a sheer cliff. Beyond the poisonous mist might be a bottomless abyss. If we rashly charge in, it could be dangerous."
"It can't have gone far. Let's split up and search."
Afterward, Yue Guan and Gui Mei each led a group, splitting to the left and right to search for the giant beast.
"I'll go check up ahead, you all follow quickly."
Yue Guan's figure flashed through the forest, soon leaving the Spirit Hall experts behind.
However, he didn't continue advancing but instead circled around and quietly returned, holding his breath as he directly entered the red mist.
When Gui Mei's group had first arrived and sensed the red mist, Yue Guan already knew this was Yan's doing.
Yan, his only disciple, had, in just a few short years, developed such skilled knowledge and application of flora, which filled Yue Guan with pride.
But at the same time, it made him worried.
He understood that Yan was doing this to prevent the Spirit Hall members from finding that hundred-thousand-year-old spirit beast.
Thus, without making a sound, after sending the others away, he quietly returned.
Entering the depths of the dense mist, the scene before him gradually became clearer.
Upon landing, Yue Guan was startled.
At this moment, Yan was sitting cross-legged beneath the red hundred-thousand-year spirit ring, breathing evenly, his face calm.
Surrounding Yan were several young people, guarding him.
Sensing someone entering the mist illusion, the group immediately tensed up, preparing for battle.
Only when they saw that the intruder was Yue Guan did they relax a little.
"Greetings, Elder Chrysanthemum."
Shui Bing'er respectfully greeted Yue Guan and slowly walked toward him.
Though it had been several years, Shui Bing'er's appearance hadn't changed much—Yue Guan recognized her at a glance.
"You've already killed the Titan Giant Ape?"
Though the truth was right in front of him, Yue Guan still found it hard to believe.
"Yes, Elder Chrysanthemum."
Shui Bing'er remained calm as she continued:
"Brother Yan has already broken through level eighty. He needs this spirit ring."
"What? Yan has broken through level eighty?!"
Yue Guan was shocked once again.
Just a few months ago, he had helped Yan slay that hundred-thousand-year Three-Headed Crimson Demon Hound, allowing Yan to obtain his seventh spirit ring.
After absorbing that hundred-thousand-year spirit ring and spirit bone, Yan's spirit power had reached level seventy-five.
Later, Yan had also absorbed an Earth Dragon Golden Melon Immortal Herb, boosting his spirit power by another level.
Yue Guan never would've imagined that in just over three months, Yan could advance four more levels and break through to level eighty.
Moreover, the Titan Giant Ape had fled here and been slain by Yan's group, and it seemed it hadn't taken them long.
Yan had just begun absorbing the spirit ring.
Yet he had already withstood the immense energy impact of a hundred-thousand-year spirit ring in such a short time, and his aura was steady.
It was all simply unbelievable.
In his heart, Yue Guan speculated that during these three months, Yan must have had some extraordinary experiences.
"Elder Chrysanthemum, this is something Brother Yan asked me to give you."
As Shui Bing'er spoke, she handed the brocade pouch to Yue Guan.
Yue Guan quickly took it.
Opening it, he found a letter folded layer upon layer inside.
Upon reading its contents, Yue Guan's expression changed dramatically.
"This… how is this possible…"
Clearly, Yue Guan had been shaken by what he read.
A trace of fear flashed in his eyes.
Shui Bing'er didn't know what was written in the letter that could cause someone as powerful as Yue Guan to feel fear.
"Elder Chrysanthemum, are you all right?"
Upon hearing Shui Bing'er's voice, Yue Guan finally returned to his senses.
That letter contained a secret about Bibi Dong that no one knew.
"Bing'er girl, has anyone else read this letter?"
"No. It was always with Brother Yan. He only gave it to me right before absorbing the spirit ring."
Yue Guan nodded.
Then, with a gentle flick of his fingers, the letter turned to dust and vanished into the air.
"Girl, what about the spirit bone?"
At these words, the group tensed up again.
They all knew Yue Guan was referring to the hundred-thousand-year spirit bone dropped by the Titan Giant Ape.
Summoning her courage, Shui Bing'er said:
"Elder Chrysanthemum, I've already stored the spirit bone on behalf of Brother Yan. I'm sorry, but I can't hand it over to you."
Hearing this, Yue Guan didn't get angry, but a complex emotion flashed in his eyes.
He knew that before absorbing this hundred-thousand-year spirit ring, Yan had already prepared to betray Bibi Dong.
Bibi Dong had seen that Titan Giant Ape before, so she would definitely be able to sense where this spirit ring's energy came from.
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