The next day at noon, when the sun was high in the sky, a group of powerful individuals residing in Blackwind City finally set out.
"Hehe, everyone, please follow me." Facing everyone's eager gazes, the Sect Leader of Blackwind personally acted as the guide.
In the past, when exploring ruins, the Blackwind Sect would usually only send an elder to lead the group. But today, the Sect Leader of Blackwind personally took action.
The reason was simple – because of the two young people.
He didn't yet know the identity of the black-clothed youth, but he knew something about the icy girl's identity.
"The Yao Clan! An ancient clan with a history of over ten thousand years, descendants of a Dou Di, and still boasting several Dou Sheng experts within the clan."
Thinking of that unreachable realm, the Sect Leader of Blackwind couldn't help but swallow.
The Yin-Yang Evil Saint's ruins were less than a hundred miles from Blackwind City. The weakest among those present were at the Dou Huang level, so in just a quarter of an hour, they arrived in front of the ancient ruins.
"Everyone, this is the Evil Saint's ruins." Flying over a vast wheat field, the Sect Leader of Blackwind pointed at an ancient city that appeared abruptly on the plain and smiled.
The ancient city was only about ten miles in diameter, not appearing very large. One side was covered by a white halo, while the other was shrouded in pitch-black, thick fog.
That terrifying fog, just a single glance, would stir a violent killing intent within one's heart.
In front of this ancient city stood an ancient stone碑.
This stone碑 hadn't appeared originally, but it slowly materialized after a Dou Zong from the Blackwind Sect attempted to force his way in.
"Those who enter this relic may obtain the inheritance of this Saint.
However, those above Dou Zong cannot enter. If you force your way in, the relic will explode!"
The ancient script carried an air of arrogance. Even after a thousand years, one could still feel the free and unrestrained soul of someone who valued freedom.
"Everyone, the relic is about to open. Prepare yourselves. I've already told you the cost of entering. It's not too late to retreat now," the Sect Leader of Blackwind said with a serious expression.
No one responded.
At this moment, the area originally shrouded in a ball of white light suddenly rippled, and a silver halo appeared on the periphery of the ruins.
"Everyone, the time has come. Please enter. This halo will close in fifteen minutes, so I hope you all be careful." The Sect Leader of Blackwind chuckled, subtly glancing at Xiao Yan and Yao Ling.
The crowd nodded slightly, and some Dou Huang experts had already unfolded their Dou Qi wings and flown inside.
"Cousin, shall we team up? It might be safer for the two of us together." Xiao Yan looked at Yao Ling beside him.
As a man who was steady as an old dog, Xiao Yan never abandoned readily available assistance. The Yao Clan couldn't be completely trusted, but they were better than outsiders.
Because they knew the terror of the Xiao Clan, they wouldn't dare to offend easily.
Furthermore, Xiao Yan had yet another secret thought.
Yao Ling frowned slightly, but then heard Yao Xu beside her say, "Young Miss, it's better to team up with the young man from the Xiao Clan than to cooperate with outsiders. As a proud son of the Xiao Clan, he must have some impressive trump cards."
"The ruins are filled with complex people. Not everyone will necessarily consider our Yao Clan's reputation."
Yao Ling thought for a moment and finally nodded.
At this moment, the effect of Xiao Yan's playful flirting from last night was evident. In the impressions of Yao Ling and even the three members of the Yao Clan, he was already considered a semi-acquaintance.
If it weren't for special circumstances, this young man should be a little safer than a complete stranger.
And this, sometimes, was a misconception.
Seeing Yao Ling nod, Xiao Yan stopped his playful demeanor and instead showed a serious and earnest expression. Such an expression often brought a sense of trust and security to his partners.
"Let's go." Yao Ling rarely took the initiative to speak, and a beautiful pair of Dou Qi wings unfolded behind her, leading the way into the ruins.
Seeing this, Xiao Yan didn't wait any longer, spreading his wings and flying in.
Passing through the silver light, everyone arrived in what was clearly another world.
A Dou Sheng's power allowed for incredible storage capabilities, and the space within the ancient city was obviously much larger than the small city they had seen from the outside.
However, after the passage of time, there were no longer any signs of life within the ancient city.
And in this empty space, which had been silent for a thousand years, a group of people had suddenly intruded.
"Is this the space that the Yin-Yang Evil Saint opened back then?" Xiao Yan looked around after entering.
It's not as good as the Xiao Clan's.
"Cousin, don't fly so fast." Xiao Yan glanced at Yao Ling ahead of him, then quickly followed. Just then, several figures rushed towards Yao Ling.
They were none other than a few Dou Huang experts, but their eyes were now slightly red, and they stared at Yao Ling with lust.
"Damn, has the curse in the ruins already taken effect?" Xiao Yan remembered that these guys had arrived only a few breaths before him.
"Beauty, let's have some fun," a Dou Huang said with an evil grin.
Normally, they might have been able to restrain themselves, but after seeing a stunning beauty, they couldn't suppress the evil fire within them.
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"Get lost, or die!" Yao Ling glared at them with an ice-cold expression.
"Hehe, didn't expect her to be a little pepper," the Dou Huang cackled, unable to resist the urge to attack Yao Ling.
Yao Ling didn't say anything, only snorted coldly. A terrifying soul storm erupted from her body, its power so strong that even Xiao Yan's face changed.
This soul strength was probably enough to rival a seventh-tier, high-level alchemist.
Looking at Yao Ling's young face, not even twenty years old, Xiao Yan was speechless. No wonder they said the Emperor Spirit Soul Body had the potential to reach the Emperor realm in soul.
"Soul Shattering Spear!" Yao Ling called out softly.
An invisible, yet soul-shaking, force of the soul condensed in the air, forming an unseen spear that shot towards the Dou Huang who had been making lewd remarks.
"Ah!" The Dou Huang screamed in agony, blood pouring from his orifices as he clutched his head and crashed to the ground.
Soul damage didn't manifest in obvious ways, but it was far more difficult to heal.
The other Dou Huangs, witnessing this scene, experienced a moment of clarity in their previously lustful eyes. After quickly apologizing, they swiftly retreated.
A woman who dared to enter this kind of ruins was clearly not someone to be trifled with.
"Cousin, you're awesome," Xiao Yan followed and quietly offered a compliment.
"If all you have is just the gift of the gab, then I don't see much use in us teaming up."
Yao Ling snorted coldly, clearly displeased with Xiao Yan's previous inaction.
"Hehe, of course not. Since I've chosen to accompany my cousin, I'll naturally act as her protector," Xiao Yan chuckled.
The two of them fell silent, quickly flying towards the location of the Yin-Yang Twin Flames based on the information they had.
The other things in this ruin didn't particularly attract them, not even the so-called inheritance of the Yin-Yang Evil Saint. Xiao Yan was actually still quite curious.
About fifteen minutes later, the two of them discovered an ancient altar in the distance.
And within this altar, there was a mass of black and white flames burning.
Upon seeing these flames, Xiao Yan's expression changed.