Capítulo 35: stand in the doorway
Shiyan slowly opened his eyes, a smile gracing his lips as he looked at the delighted Diyalan. "Congratulations, Sister Lan."
Having understood the mysterious martial soul's unusual use, Shiyan was equally thrilled. Despite only having spent a few days with him, Diyalan had remarkably broken through to the Human Realm, which demonstrated the boundless wonders of this enigmatic martial soul.
"Thank you."
Gratitude overflowed in Diyalan's beautiful eyes.
She was well aware that the changes in her body were entirely due to Shiyan. Over these few days, she had truly felt the benefits.
"Perhaps it is related to the medicinal power within me, but it is also due to your hard work, Sister Lan," Shiyan said with a calm expression. "Now that you've reached the Human Realm, you should check if your 'Blue Demon Flame' martial soul has undergone any changes."
Diyalan smiled gracefully, her face blooming like a flower. She extended her left hand, and a blue, misty flame erupted from her palm.
The flame, about the size of a watermelon, gradually covered her entire left hand.
The blue flame seemed almost sentient, transforming into serpentine shapes that coiled around her smooth wrist.
As Diyalan's thoughts shifted, the wondrous "Blue Demon Flame" changed forms—sometimes taking on the shape of a spirit snake, sometimes morphing into birds, vivid and lifelike, as if ready to fly from her palm at any moment.
"From the moment I broke through to the Human Realm, I sensed a change in the 'Blue Demon Flame.' The martial soul has enhanced…" Diyalan's lips were adorned with a broad smile. "It has not only grown from the size of a fist to that of a human head, but it has also gained the ability to solidify objects. This is its second phase."
A martial soul that solidifies objects?
Shiyan nodded, quickly realizing the exceptional nature of Diyalan's "Blue Demon Flame" martial soul. "That truly deserves further congratulations, Sister Lan."
"Not without thanks to you," Diyalan's eyes sparkled with gratitude, her smile carrying a hint of springtime warmth.
"This… How could this be?"
Mu Yudie, perched on a tree, looked incredulous. "It's only been ten days or so; how could Sister Lan have advanced to the Human Realm so quickly? I recall you were only at the third layer of the Innate Realm for about half a year, right?"
"Yes," Diyalan replied with a touch of pride. "I did indeed reach the third layer of the Innate Realm only half a year ago. Even I didn't expect to break through to the Human Realm so quickly. I thought it would take at least three to five years of hard training. Hehe."
Mu Yudie rolled her eyes in disbelief, nearly speechless.
Could it be that… the mysterious substance from that person truly has divine-level medicinal effects?
As this thought crossed her mind, Mu Yudie blushed, chiding herself silently, and dared not ponder further.
...
Five days later.
Shiyan and his companions continued their cautious activities in the dim forest.
Every night over the past five days, the forest was bustling with the roars of demonic beasts and the screams of human warriors and mercenaries, sending shivers down their spines.
Shiyan realized that someone must have provoked high-level demonic beasts, so each night he sought a quiet and safe area to rest, resolutely avoiding going outside.
Avoiding both demonic beasts and passing mercenaries, they adopted a policy of evasion.
Thanks to this caution, the trio had not covered much ground in these five days but had not encountered significant threats either.
Additionally, Shiyan was fortunate enough to come across some human warriors killed by demonic beasts. Once the beasts left, Shiyan would collect the residual essence of the deceased.
For safety, he waited for a while after the beasts departed before emerging.
Although each recovery was modest, cumulatively, it strengthened his "Petrification Martial Soul" gradually.
By now, his body could petrify entirely in an instant at his will, his skin turning a dark brown, with his defensive power slowly increasing.
Over these days, he had not neglected his "Rampage" training.
However, the final stage was proving difficult to train. Whenever he attempted to stimulate the negative power in the acupoints on his head, he would suffer excruciating headaches, and when the vital essence flowed backward, the pain would cause him to faint instantly.
After several fainting spells, he suspected that his method might be wrong. He decided to abandon brute force and plan to try a different approach after a few days.
...
Late at night.
The three of them were hiding in a dim cave within a valley, covering the entrance with foliage and speaking in low tones.
Outside the cave, the sounds of demonic beasts came in waves. The low growls and roars seemed to fill the surroundings, with no telling how many beasts were out there.
"There's something off tonight. It seems like all the demonic beasts in the forest have come out," Diyalan frowned. "This is strange. Normally, even if mercenaries or warriors are too active, the beasts would only stir for a few days, not so many coming out. I wonder what's happening."
"The commotion must be caused by a high-level demonic beast orchestrating something," Shiyan's face was grim. "The 'Thunderwing Silver Wolf' is a level seven beast, equivalent to a warrior of our Celestial Realm. Not only does it have demonic crystals within it, but it also possesses intelligence comparable to ours. If it's leading this, it's definitely a significant issue."
"Thankfully, we've been careful these past few days. We haven't traveled much, but we've stayed safe. Otherwise, we would be in serious trouble," Diyalan nodded.
"Step, step!" "Step, step!"
Suddenly, the sound of hurried footsteps came from outside. From the noise, it seemed like human warriors were moving about.
With the frequent appearance of demonic beasts outside, the presence of human warriors at this time could only mean trouble, likely being pursued by the beasts.
"Should we go out? Maybe we can help," Mu Yudie, with a kind heart, whispered, seeking their opinions.
Shiyan and Diyalan exchanged glances but remained silent.
"What? You plan to ignore them?" Mu Yudie's eyebrows knitted in frustration, clearly displeased.
"Outside, the demonic beasts are rampant. We've managed to find a good hiding place. If we reveal the cave's location, we might face serious consequences. Besides, how can you be sure the warriors outside aren't disaster-bringers? If they are attracted to your beauty, who knows what problems might arise? It's better to stay out of it," Shiyan said coldly, showing no courtesy.
Mu Yudie was not without sense; she understood these situations. She was simply unable to watch others being killed by demonic beasts. However, being reprimanded so sternly by Shiyan, she felt embarrassed, looked up, and muttered softly, "Cold-blooded! No sense of humanity. I thought…"
"It's not about being afraid of death; it's about courting it!"
Shiyan smiled coldly, baring his teeth. "Miss Mu, you've saved me twice, but I believe I've repaid that favor. Remember, the only reason I'm still here is because of Uncle Luo's instructions, not for you."
He paused before continuing in a serious tone, "I am not your servant. Don't test my patience with your spoiled behavior. If I become truly displeased, I might just leave, and you can deal with whatever happens."
"You!" Mu Yudie felt aggrieved, her eyes misty, biting her lip as she choked out, "You only know how to bully me!"
"Enough, enough. We should stay united at this time. We're all heading to the Merchant Alliance, and it's better to look out for each other," Diyalan interjected, trying to mediate.
"No good!"
Shiyan suddenly stood up, looking displeased. "Those people seem to have discovered the cave. They're coming this way!"
"Impossible?" Diyalan exclaimed in alarm, quickly drawing her short sword and standing alongside Shiyan at the cave entrance. "What should we do?"
"Howl!" "Roar!"
The sounds of demonic beasts howling came from outside, seemingly growing louder as more beasts gathered towards their location.
"Block the entrance!"
Shiyan's face changed, and he pressed a large rock against the cave entrance, shouting, "Help me hold this in place. We can't let anyone enter the cave! If anyone gets in, the beasts will definitely notice something is amiss and keep a close watch. We'll be in big trouble then!"
When Shiyan entered the cave, he had not only covered the entrance with leaves and shrubs but also placed a rock to block the entrance, precisely for such a situation, and it was proving useful.
"Alright!" Diyalan, startled, quickly joined Shiyan in securing the rock at the cave's entrance.
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