Chapter 1261

Imperial Lord Hong Yan thought that Chen Yu was only at the early-stage Mysterious Underworld Realm and did not guard against Chen Yu at all.

She thought that Chen Yu would not dare to go to the place Mu Fu had mentioned after encountering her. He would even hide far away.

Coupled with the special environment of the Lost Soul Mountain Range, Imperial Lord Hong Yan did not even notice Chen Yu following behind her.

"Kill! Kill! "

A Fiend Race member suddenly appeared from the depths of the fog. He was huge and covered in scales. His entire body was filled with killing intent as he kept shouting "kill kill kill kill".

What was even more shocking was that this Fiend Race member's cultivation was at the early-stage Mysterious Underworld realm, but he looked like he had gone mad.

"Did he become like this after getting lost in the Lost Soul Mountain Range and being corroded by a large amount of Soul Bewildering Fog?"

Imperial Lord Hong Yan sized up this Fiend Race Thearch.

This Fiend Race member had mistakenly entered this Mysterious Underworld realm many years ago and became completely lost here, becoming neither human nor ghost.

This was a warning to Imperial Lord Hong Yan not to be careless, or she might end up in the same state.

She immediately attacked and killed anyone blocking her way.

With her peak mid-stage Mysterious Underworld cultivation, it was easy for her to deal with this crazy early-stage Mysterious Underworld being.

Behind them...

After collecting several precious materials, Chen Yu paused for a moment when he sensed the sounds of fighting ahead.

"There are quite a few dangers here."

He murmured.

For it to be called a forbidden land, there had to be many experts who had entered it, encountered great trouble, or died inside.

That was why it was seen as a forbidden place.

Who knew how many experts that had lost themselves in the Lost Soul Mountain Range were still there, experts that had gone mad.

Originally, Chen Yu had to be careful when exploring by himself.

Now that Imperial Lord Hong Yan was scouting ahead, Chen Yu was much more relaxed. He did not need to be too vigilant and only needed to maintain a distance from Imperial Lord Hong Yan to avoid being discovered.

In addition, Chen Yu had spare time to study the Soul Bewildering Fog.

The greatest threat of the Lost Soul Mountain Range was this special Soul Bewildering Fog. It could even affect Mysterious Underworld Star Souls.

As time passed, Mysterious Underworld Star Souls would have all sorts of problems, and the user might not even be able to detect them.

"The entire mountain range is shrouded in Soul Bewildering Fog, but there are also weak areas. Why does it feel like there are loopholes in a large array?"

Chen Yu found some similarities.

Even so, the person who laid down this formation must have been a mighty figure. It was not something that Chen Yu could easily break.

At most, he could think of a way to reduce the effects of the Bewildering Fog.

For example, walking in areas where the Bewitching Fog was weak would be less affected.

"I wonder if the defensive ability of the Black Tortoise Sea Suppressing Arm is effective against the Bewitching Fog."

Chen Yu put some distance between himself and Empress Redsmoke, in order to avoid being detected by her when he activated his Saint Energy and battle techniques.

Buzz!

The Black Tortoise Sea Suppressing Arm was activated, and the deep blue patterns on it shone brightly.

In an instant, the surrounding water rippled, as if it had turned into a deep sea. It was tranquil and deep, as if it could contain all things.

This was the most basic ability of the Black Tortoise Sea Suppressing Arm.

The area around Chen Yu formed a unique domain. Any external energy that intruded would be weakened. However, it was very limited, and the effect was not obvious in actual combat.

However, he discovered that after activating the Black Tortoise Sea Suppressing Arm, the speed at which the Bewildering Mist seeped into the domain slowed down, as if it was obstructed.

Most of the defensive abilities of the Black Tortoise Sea Suppressing Arm had a certain effect on the soul.

"Although it can't completely isolate the Bewitching Fog, it can slow down the penetration of the Bewitching Fog. That's good enough."

Chen Yu was satisfied.

Next, he reduced the range of the domain to a radius of a few dozen feet around him. The fluctuations produced were smaller, and it was easier to avoid Empress Redsmoke's senses.

After shrinking the domain, the efficiency of slowing down the penetration of the Bewitching Fog was slightly lower, but it was more stable.

Chen Yu followed again, and heard the sounds of fighting.

Empress Redsmoke had encountered another enemy!

"It seems that the other three Divine Guards are not with her."

Chen Yu had been following Empress Redsmoke for a long time, but he had not seen any signs of the other Divine Guards. This made him feel slightly relieved.

Ahead.

Empress Redsmoke had taken care of another Divine Guard.

"I'm getting close to the center of the Bewitching Mountain Range."

She guessed.

In such a special place, even she could not make a concrete judgment.

However, this trip was not in vain.

Empress Redsmoke's gaze locked onto a pit left by the previous battle. There was a pitch-black jade-like stone, and the patterns on the surface were like feathers.

Under her attack, this stone was not damaged at all. This was not simple at all.

"Ink Feather Stone, an excellent material for forging high-grade defensive profound artifacts …"

High-grade profound artifacts corresponded to the Mysterious Dark Realm.

Some of the natural treasures she had encountered had already reached the Mysterious Dark Realm. She might encounter even better ones later.

After walking for a short while.

A blood-red hill suddenly appeared in front of her. Empress Redsmoke's gaze changed as she felt a powerful and dense blood qi.

There were many blood path resources on the blood-red hill, including Blood Qi Flowers, Blood Crystal Fruits, and so on. They were all at the Mysterious Dark Realm.

Other than that, at the top of the hill where the blood qi was the densest, there was a foot-long stalk of grass that emitted a dazzling blood light. It was extremely attractive to beings of flesh and blood.

"Revival Sanguine Grass."

Empress Redsmoke's breathing quickened.

The Revival Sanguine Grass was a treasure of the Blood Path. It was known as a divine healing medicine. It was even effective for soul level injuries.

Basically, a stalk of Revival Sanguine Grass could save anyone below the middle stage of the Mysterious Dark Realm.

Other than that, the pure energy contained in the Revival Sanguine Grass could be directly absorbed for cultivation.

This made the Revival Sanguine Grass even more valuable. It could save a life at a crucial moment, and it could be used for cultivation even if it was not needed.

Especially for a Blood Path Sovereign Lord like Empress Redsmoke, the Revival Sanguine Grass was even more valuable.

"This trip was not in vain. After refining this Revival Sanguine Grass, I will have hope of reaching the late stage of the Mysterious Dark Realm after a few decades."

Empress Redsmoke revealed a bright smile.

She did not expect to encounter such a pleasant surprise. If she could capture Chen Yu, it would be a great harvest.

Empress Redsmoke desired the Revival Sanguine Grass, but she did not rashly approach to pluck it.

This blood mountain was unusual. The aura emitted by the Revival Sanguine Grass was extremely attractive to ordinary beings. However, the surroundings were strangely quiet.

Suddenly.

Roar!

A furious roar rang out, and a violent bloody aura burst forth from the blood mountain, shaking the sky.

Amidst the boundless bloody turbulence, a huge dark blue figure leaped out of the blood mountain. It was shaped like a Qilin.

"Greedy human, how dare you disturb my sleep. Die!"

Dark red blood flowed around the Qilin figure, and its murderous aura was astonishing.

Boom!

The Qilin figure opened its mouth and spat out a huge red and blue stream of light that slammed over like a tsunami.

Empress Redsmoke felt some pressure and revealed a serious expression. Her figure floated up, and a bloody light erupted around her, turning into dozens of brutal bloody light pillars that clashed with the Qilin figure's attack.

Bang!

There was a shocking explosion. Blood-light ribbons danced around Empress Redsmoke's body, blocking all the shockwaves of the storm.

The Qilin figure on the other side was also unharmed.

"Could it be that this blood-colored hill is a dead Saint Beast, the Water Qilin?"

Empress Redsmoke guessed.

The Water Qilin was dead, but its remnant will and intense resentment allowed it to revive in another way, becoming an Emperor-level vengeful spirit.

"Hehe, so it's a dead Holy Beast. No wonder it could cultivate a treasure like the Resurrection Sanguine Grass."

Empress Redsmoke chuckled.

To her, the Resurrection Sanguine Grass was not the only valuable thing, but also the Holy Beast's corpse.

Her eyes glowed, and she immediately attacked, wanting to kill the Qilin figure.

The bloody light around her surged, turning into dozens of agile bloody ribbons. They were like cold bloody blades that extended out, attacking the Qilin figure from all directions.

In terms of cultivation, the Qilin figure was the same as Empress Redsmoke.

However, the Qilin figure was a vengeful spirit, and its attacks were ferocious. It was not as calm as Empress Redsmoke, who could attack and defend at once.

Empress Redsmoke had an excited smile on her face. She liked to kill her enemies slowly, and an enemy like the Qilin figure was just right. It would allow her to use her full strength and slowly kill it.

After a moment of intense battle.

Empress Redsmoke was still attacking, and the smile on her face grew wider.

On the other hand, the Qilin figure was already injured and much weaker than before.

"It's time to finish you off."

Empress Redsmoke's lips curled into a smile, and her attacks became more ferocious.

Bam bam bam!

The chaotic bloody ribbons around the Qilin figure stirred, leaving wounds on its body.

The numerous bloody ribbons shrank further, as if they were trying to bind the Qilin figure and kill it.

Sensing the danger, the Qilin figure let out a deafening roar.

Blue and red light shone from its body, and endless water gathered above its head, forming a dark ball of light that emitted a terrifying aura.

Boom!

The dark ball of light grew larger, and suddenly shot out like a meteor. It instantly smashed through the bloody ribbons, and continued toward Empress Redsmoke.

"Struggle, hehe."

Empress Redsmoke laughed evilly. She did not take the Qilin figure's "dying counterattack" seriously. Instead, she enjoyed its final struggle.

With her powerful combat strength, as long as she did not make any big mistakes, there would be no mishaps.

She slightly withdrew her attacks, retreated slightly, and strengthened her defense.

But at that moment.

Boom!

Behind Empress Redsmoke, a sharp golden light flashed. It was dazzling and blinding, and it struck her in an instant, sending chills down her spine.

"What?"

Her expression changed drastically.

A sneak attack?

It was too late to dodge, so she immediately defended with all her might. The bloody ribbons circled around her, forming a thick bloody light shield. Bang!

Bang!

One after the other, the Qilin figure's dying counterattack arrived at the same time as the razor-sharp light scars.

Even though Empress Redsmoke was defending with all her might, the bloody light shield around her cracked and shattered.

"Damn it, Metal Ultimacy and Space Ultimacy …"

Empress Redsmoke's face was filled with rage.

The combination of Metal Ultimacy and Space Ultimacy was top-notch in breaking through defenses.

"Ah …"

The next moment, Empress Redsmoke screamed in pain.

One of the golden light scars struck her body. Even with the defense of the Xuan Artifact Inner Armor, a ghastly wound was left on her body. The wound extended from her neck to her cheek, and blood gushed out.

At the same time, the Qilin figure's attack also reached her, sending her flying. Her body withered instantly, and with the wound, she looked extremely hideous.

"Who is it?"

Empress Redsmoke resisted the pain of her injuries and shouted with a frown.

Who was it that ambushed her at such a critical moment?

"You don't recognize me anymore?"

A faint laugh was heard, and a familiar figure appeared.

It was Chen Yu!

Pfft!

Empress Redsmoke was enraged. She could no longer resist the pain of her injuries, and spat out a mouthful of blood.