Chapter 1170: Bai Xinlan's Trial

A few months later.

The lurking Lan Tiansheng did not leave, staying in place, watching the Luotian White Snake Clan's territory; every entry and exit was within his sight. He was not watching anyone else, but waiting for Bai Meng to emerge.

However, after waiting several months, the Bai Meng Holy Maiden seemed to have vanished, or rather, did not appear again.

Lan Tiansheng grew impatient and hurried, "Bai Meng has shown no sign; the entire Luotian White Snake Clan is unusually quiet, something's wrong, very wrong."

"Usually at this time, Bai Xinlan would be in a weakened state, and the Luotian White Snake Clan would strictly defend and seek all kinds of heavenly materials and earthly treasures for her to consume, quickly restoring her combat power. This time, however, there was no movement at all."

"How strange—could it be that the Bai Meng Holy Maiden obtained something valuable inside that Formation, thus not needing heavenly materials or earthly treasures?"

Lan Tiansheng suddenly thought of a place: within that Formation, the mist‑shrouded peaks, an inconspicuous Formation.

He dared not rashly enter the Formation, opting instead to watch from outside. Many entered, and many beasts did as well; only a few emerged, among them the Bai Meng Holy Maiden, who sustained no injuries.

When she left, the Bai Meng Holy Maiden's condition was clearly different. From months of observation, the Luotian White Snake Clan's strength seemed to have increased considerably—a holistic boost, not a singular phenomenon.

"The Luotian White Snake Clan has improved overall; at least two‑thirds of its members have broken through in cultivation, even if they hide deeply, they cannot escape my eyes."

"What exactly happened to cause the Luotian White Snake Clan to begin a massive uplift?"

"If this continues, the Luotian White Snake Clan may become the strongest beast tribe in the Mangshan Mountain Range. Should we report this to the Lord?"

"And what exactly lies within that Formation?"

Lan Tiansheng slipped away silently, reappearing outside Longshe Shan, beyond the Formation, crouching in a dark corner.

He stared at the nearby peaks; the mist obscured everything, impenetrable. His Spiritual Sense seeped in, touched the Formation, and was instantly cut off.

Continuing to infiltrate would trigger the Formation's attack, so Lan Tiansheng ceased infiltration and kept watching the Formation.

"This Formation is no simple matter; my Spiritual Sense cannot penetrate it. It seems there must be something inside that I do not know."

"The Lord must be very interested."

Lan Tiansheng observed for several days, found nothing, and returned immediately.

Deep within the Mangshan Mountain Range.

Inside a towering peak, deep within its cave dwelling.

Lan Tiansheng's figure appeared, kneeling on the ground.

"Lord, these are the observations I have made during this period: the Luotian White Snake Clan is off, and that Formation is also off. Something we do not know is certainly hidden inside, concerning the secret of the Luotian White Snake Clan's rapid uplift."

"Also, the Bai Hang Holy Maiden of Tian Du Men entered, and Huang Yan of the Huang Family entered; they left alive."

"All other humans who entered died inside."

"I, your subordinate, believe there is an unspeakable secret here. If we can seize it, we will swiftly dominate the Mangshan Mountain Range, and then the Luotian White Snake Clan will no longer be a threat."

"You, Lord, could also advance further, becoming the supreme Emperor."

The figure above narrowed his eyes at the words and raised his hand.

"Rise."

Lan Tiansheng hurried to stand, bowing respectfully, daring not to lift his head.

Xu Kong Wang mused briefly, saying, "Find out what secret is hidden inside, and continue watching Bai Xinlan."

"If Bai Xinlan shows any sign, report immediately."

Lan Tiansheng clasped his hands, "Yes, Lord."

"Go."

"I, your subordinate, take my leave," Lan Tiansheng withdrew.

Xu Kong Wang looked toward the Luotian White Snake Clan, a smirk at his mouth: "Hmph, Bai Xinlan, useless—you cannot escape my palm. You belong to me; you cannot get away."

"I will take everything from you, empower me to become Emperor. That day, I, Xu Kong Wang, will become the Demon Emperor of the Mangshan Mountain Range, and then I will sit upon that throne, ruling all ten thousand beasts of the Mangshan Mountain Range."

"As for the Demon Emperor, humph."

Deep within the Mangshan, there can be only one Emperor.

That is him: Xu Kong Wang, the Void Demon Emperor.

As for the former Demon Emperor, he will eventually be devoured, becoming part of him.

The first step is to start with Bai Xinlan of the Luotian White Snake Clan, then gradually seize the Mangshan Demon Palace.

He does not wish to spend his whole life beneath that one.

"The path of the Demon Emperor—no one can stop me."

"God blocks God, Buddha blocks Buddha."

"Demon Emperor, you'd better not interfere, or you won't escape either."

……

A year later.

The Luotian White Snake Clan—Bai Xinlan's body writhed as a layer of skin shed, a flawless white skin.

Her body, like white jade, was sacredly pure.

She shifted, quickly transforming into human form, clothing on her, Bai Xinlan sat upon a jade stone; she folded the shed skin away, cracked a ninth‑grade Dragon Blood Pill, and her strength began to surge as she circulated her technique to digest the pill.

Then a second pill, then a third pill.

After three consecutive pills, Bai Xinlan's complexion turned rosy, and immediately her cultivation began to recover rapidly.

Three days later.

Bai Xinlan exhaled, murmuring, "My strength has recovered seventy percent; these pills are truly good, but alas, the grade is still low. If they were seventh‑grade pills, that would be even better."

"That one, we should also meet face to face now."

Bai Xinlan relaxed completely; this tribulation was now passed.

Because of her technique, each shedding of skin greatly enhances her talent, and her bloodline likewise.

"The sixth shedding remains, with three more to go; if all are completed, I will achieve Advancement."

"The Luotian White Snake Clan's bloodline, the supreme Luotian White Dragon, the true Dragon bloodline, is not weaker than any Demon Emperor's bloodline."

If I successfully complete the Advancement, I will become the sole Luotian White Dragon of the Luotian White Snake Clan.

Luotian White Dragon, wanting to Advancement, it's not that easy.

Shedding once and undergoing a tribulation once, most cannot shed at all, let alone the nth shedding.

Each shedding requires both opportunity and luck; neither can be lacking.

This time, she can be said to have gotten through it.

Next, what she needs to do is restore her cultivation and regain her strength.

Before that, she must go see Qinglong Daoren.

Bai Xinlan's body vanished before her eyes; the next moment, it appeared at the location of the Formation.

She slowly entered; Bai Xinlan stared at the Formation before her, waved her hand, and everything around was shielded.

She looked in one direction and sensed Lan Tiansheng's whereabouts; he had not noticed her presence.

"Lan Tiansheng, indeed you are still here."

"The void forgets that old fellow still won't give up, naive."

Immediately after, she entered the Formation.