Chapter 137: This He Lao Has a Problem

"That's true..."

The Pterosaur nodded, "However, it's still better to be careful."

"Mm, I know," Zhang Yi said.

Just then, Nudi suddenly tugged on Zhang Yi's sleeve.

"What's wrong?" Zhang Yi turned his head to ask.

"You... come here for a moment, I have something to tell you."

Nudi's expression was somewhat strange, and her gaze was a bit evasive.

"Oh, alright."

Although Zhang Yi was a bit puzzled, he still followed Nudi to the side.

"What exactly is the matter, being so mysterious?" Zhang Yi asked.

Nudi did not speak, but instead took something out from her bosom and handed it to Zhang Yi.

"This is..."

Zhang Yi looked closely and discovered that what Nudi was holding in her hand was actually a bead emitting a faint glow, exactly the same as the one He Lao had given him before, "Isn't this the bead that Elder He Lao gave you? Why are you giving it to me?"

"Don't worry about that for now, probe your divine sense into the bead and take a look," Nudi said.

"Oh?" Zhang Yi was a bit confused, but he still did as she said.

He probed his divine sense into the bead, and instantly, a massive amount of information surged into his mind.

"This is..."

Zhang Yi's expression changed, "This is Elder He Lao's memory?!"

"That's right."

Nudi nodded, "This bead stores a portion of Elder He Lao's memories. I took advantage of a moment when he wasn't paying attention just now and secretly copied a portion."

"Why did you do that?"

Zhang Yi asked, puzzled.

"Because I suspect that this He Lao has a problem!"

Nudi's gaze became sharp, "Do you remember? Back at Linggu, that Jubiao we encountered once said that He Lao is the guardian of this Trial Land, and his duty is to protect Linggu and not let anyone approach."

"That's right, so what?" Zhang Yi said.

"But He Lao took the initiative to bring us to Linggu and even let us absorb the energy of Linggu; isn't that very strange?"

Nudi said, "Moreover, he now wants to leave the Trial Land with us, which makes me feel even more suspicious."

"You mean, He Lao, he..."

Zhang Yi's expression also became grave, "He might have some conspiracy?"

"I don't know."

Nudi shook her head, "However, it's better to be safe than sorry; we should keep our guard up."

"Mm, you're right."

Zhang Yi nodded, "However, what should we do now? Should we tell the others about this?"

"Don't tell them yet."

Nudi said, "He Lao's strength is formidable; if we rashly expose him, I'm afraid we will alert the enemy. Let's observe him in secret first to see what he actually wants to do, and then make plans."

"Alright, I'll listen to you," Zhang Yi said.

Just then, He Lao's figure appeared before everyone once again.

"Haha, this old man has returned!" He Lao laughed, "The Spirit Gathering Array has already been set up; we can set off now!"

"Elder He Lao, you truly have profound and vast abilities!"

Zhang Yi said hurriedly, with no sign of anything unusual on his face.

"Not at all, just a minor trick."

He Lao waved his hand, "Alright, let's go!"

Saying this, He Lao walked out of the valley first.

Zhang Yi and Nudi exchanged a glance, both seeing a trace of gravity in the other's eyes.

They followed behind He Lao and walked out of the valley.

Just as Zhang Yi and Nudi were secretly observing He Lao, a silent storm was brewing on the outskirts of Gathering Spirit Valley.

The Elder of the Demon Saint Mansion, draped in a luxurious robe embroidered with intricate demon patterns, had a face as gloomy as if it were about to drip water.

He had already tried several times, using all sorts of secret techniques, attempting to break the barrier shrouding the Core Land of Gathering Spirit Valley, but each attempt was like a stone sinking into the sea, with no response at all.

His deep eyes were currently filled with agitation and unease, and the fine beads of sweat seeping from his forehead shimmered with tiny points of light under the sunlight.

"Elder, how much time has passed already? Why hasn't it opened yet?"

A huge Black Bear spirit asked impatiently in a muffled voice; he was Xiong Batian, and his personality was irritable.

His patience had long since been worn thin, "Isn't your Demon Saint Mansion supposed to be omnipotent? How can you not even open a broken barrier?"

"That's right, Elder, are you capable or not? Don't waste everyone's time!"

The Red Flame Tiger on the side chimed in as well, his tone filled with mockery. His crimson eyes darted around, flashing with a cunning light; he was clearly enjoying the spectacle and hoping for chaos.

"What do you know? This barrier is of great significance; is it really so easy to break?"

A Great Demon guard of the Demon Saint Mansion couldn't help but retort; he was tall and thin, with a cold expression and eyes as sharp as a falcon's, "The Elder is exerting his full effort; you lot should stop spouting nonsense here!"

"Exerting full effort? I think it's more like being at your wit's end!"

Xiong Batian snorted coldly, his massive bear paw slapping the ground with a thudding sound, "I don't have that much time to waste here with you! If it doesn't open soon, I'll do it myself!"

"Xiong Batian, what do you want to do? Do you intend to defy the orders of the Demon Saint?"

Another Great Demon guard scolded sternly; he was burly with knotted muscles, and his entire body radiated powerful Demon Qi, "Don't forget, this is the Core Land, not a place for you to run wild!"

"So what if it is the Core Land? I come and go as I please, and no one can stop me!"

Xiong Batian did not show the slightest weakness; he let out an angry roar, and the Demon Qi on his body erupted violently, burning around him like tangible black flames, his momentum terrifying.

Seeing that both sides were at daggers drawn and the atmosphere was tense to the extreme, the Elder of the Demon Saint Mansion had to speak up to stop them: "All of you, be silent!"

Although his voice was not loud, it contained powerful pressure, making all the Demon Beasts present feel a palpitation of the heart.

"Now is not the time for infighting; the most urgent task is to open the barrier, put everything else aside!"

"Hmph!"

Xiong Batian gave a cold snort; although he was unwilling, he could only temporarily restrain his arrogance.

Just at this moment, a strange movement suddenly came from the sky.

Everyone looked up and saw a giant golden dragon weaving through the clouds high above, appearing and disappearing, radiating powerful dragon might.

Following closely behind were three huge birds, each with brightly colored wings and an extraordinary, spirited appearance.

And behind them, an old man dressed in white robes with white hair and beard was riding the wind, possessing the demeanor of an immortal and an extraordinary bearing.

"That... isn't that a Wangri Bird? One of the ones that were following Zhang Yi before!"

The sharp-eyed Demon Beasts immediately recognized the three birds and exclaimed aloud.

"What? Zhang Yi? How could that brat..."

Hearing this name, the Demon Beasts present immediately became restless.