Chapter 1025

"Not bad, don't you think this is a good place?" Qinglong Daoren really liked this place—it was a perfect residence, undisturbed, and not overly dangerous.

The main point is that the heaven-and-earth spiritual qi here is abundant, making it ideal for cultivation—no need to worry about qi. Moreover, this mountain peak is encircled, the most inconspicuous spot among the ranges, still a good place to live and hide; the surrounding peaks form a natural barrier, and with a few tweaks and some formations we can hide the peak entirely, making it impossible to find.

Nothing beats a natural formation—no need to……change the surroundings, and you can't change the environment anyway; too much commotion would draw the attention of nearby demon beasts. Qinglong Daoren fell in love with this place the moment he saw the peak.

Another point: there are no powerful demon beasts guarding the area, nor any nearby; even if they settled here, they wouldn't clash with the surrounding demon beasts—it's a perfect cultivation spot.

"Going by what you say, it's indeed a good place, but……"

Elder Xinran glanced around anxiously; she didn't dare release her Spiritual Sense to scan the surroundings, and an invisible sense of danger made her tremble with fear—she wasn't Qinglong Daoren, who could brush off those demon beasts' pressure.

Among the mountains, the pressure emanating from the peak is utterly terrifying.

She always felt that deep within the peak lurked great danger; living here was perilous, danger could strike at any moment.

Once discovered, there'd be no escape—she voiced her opinion.

"From your perspective, this place is indeed not bad—I admit that—but have you considered what if we were discovered and the mountain's demon beasts formed a encirclement? Could we still leave?"

"Even a random demon beast here is terrifying, let alone those deep in the mountain range—those are even more terrifying. Qinglong Daoist friend, our strength probably can't match them."

"If it were humans, it'd be a bit better, but the relationship between demon beasts and humans is nowhere near good; these demon beasts aren't like those in our world."

"I think it's better to go to the human world; although we'd attract attention, it would be much safer than here."

Qinglong Daoren smiled slightly: "I know what you're worried about—do you think we're suited to leave this place now, or do you think you could slip away unnoticed?"

Elder Xinran froze.

Her expression stiffened.

"Eh?"

"This?"

She really hadn't considered this question; the place they'd descended to was surely being watched and surrounded.

Qinglong Daoren naturally chose to settle here only after careful consideration; first, he would use this place's spiritual qi to cleanse the strange aura on their bodies, completely transforming it into the qi of this world, so there would be no abrupt feeling and no one could tell at a glance.

They need some time to adapt to this world; only after they've adapted will they go to the human world, so they won't be recognized.

"Even if we were to leave, we'd have to stay here for a while; the human world is probably more dangerous than this place, and for two strangers like us to set foot in a human city is no easy task."

"Along this journey, we can foresee how many dangers there are; rather than fleeing all the way, it's better to stay here and make plans later."

Elder Xinran nodded: "If that's the case, then I'll follow your lead."

The person before them was not Chen Chuyang, yet he had Chen Chuyang's aura, his manner of conduct, and was also influenced by the main body.

He was completely another person—not a clone, but an external incarnation; Elder Xinran knew this wasn't Chen Chuyang, but an independent entity.

Inside, she couldn't help but be more curious about Qinglong Daoren—mainly, how this sort of incarnation is……achieved, how it's refined?

She also wanted to have such an incarnation, if……

Qinglong Daoren saw through her thoughts at a glance and sneered: "Don't even think about it—an external incarnation isn't something you can successfully cultivate; even if I taught you, you lack the ability to learn it."

"If you later want to learn, I can teach you."

Elder Xinran naturally ignored the first half of the sentence and heard only the second half.

"You're serious? This heaven-defying divine ability—you're willing to pass it on to me?"

"What's the problem? Given our relationship, it's just a minor divine ability—passing it on to you is no big deal."

Qinglong Daoren waved his hand, not taking it to heart at all.

Elder Xinran was different; she stared straight at the incarnation before her, knowing it was Chen Chuyang's idea, the main body influencing the incarnation.

Once again, she saw Chen Chuyang's shadow in Qinglong Daoren.

"Thanks."

Elder Xinran nodded happily, having received Qinglong Daoren's promise—he wouldn't deceive himself.

"What should we do next?" Elder Xinran asked.

Since we intend to settle here, we naturally need to remodel the place, lay down formations and such; relying on Qinglong Daoren alone, we couldn't finish quickly.

This is their turf, so naturally they should lay down formations properly; best to do it now.

Every extra minute adds a bit more danger.

Qinglong Daoren pointed a finger and transmitted the formation to Elder Xinran.

"Follow this formation diagram to set it up—half over there is your responsibility, half over here is mine; we'll build the formation as quickly as possible, then lay down several layers."

"After this formation is completed, there are still several more formations; combined, they form our unique formation here."

"We must lay down a formation stronger than that of Longshe Shan to conceal us; even if demon beasts attack later, we needn't worry."

Elder Xinran nodded: "Understood, you arrange it, I'll go do it."

"Good."

The two of them set to work, laying down the formation.

Elsewhere.

Another place in Tianwai.

The White Deer King's lord panted, hiding his form.

More than half of the people beside him have died.

In this escape, many were killed and discovered.

Humans, demon beasts, or various assassins—upon sensing their strange aura, they pursued and killed them.

Along the way, they did nothing but flee; fortunately, thanks to the White Deer King's divine talent, they avoided many dangers—otherwise, this group might have died off in droves.

These people, or rather, he relied on the jade slip to contact and find some; the rest he couldn't find all died.

How long has it been? This group of people now has only a few left.

There are still some people he couldn't find; he himself is truly exhausted, protecting these people and also……resisting enemies.

"Fellow Daoists, hurry up and rest—we don't have much time left."

We need to quickly find a safe place to cultivate and dispel the aura on our bodies.

Please, fellow Daoists, heed the commands, do not act alone, and do not provoke the enemy.

White Deer King Your Excellency gave the order directly; those around him, hearing his command, all nodded.

Yes, White Deer King Your Excellency.