Chapter 166: Elder He Sends the Fragmented Soul of the Jinwu

"I actually envy you, little friend Zhang Yi, for being able to have other great aspirations."

Seeing the Monster King in such a mood, Zhang Yi hurriedly comforted him.

"Your Majesty the Monster King, there is no need for this."

"Once I find the Taiyang Shendian and uncover the secrets of the Jinwu clan, I will certainly come to visit Your Majesty the Monster King again. At that time, we shall sit knee-to-knee for a long talk and enjoy wine together."

"Hahaha!"

The Monster King laughed upon hearing this, "Little friend Zhang Yi has a kind heart; I shall wait for that day."

He patted Zhang Yi on the shoulder and said earnestly, "Little friend Zhang Yi, your journey ahead is uncertain. If you encounter any trouble, just come to the Monster Race Territory to find me; my Monster Race will certainly do our utmost to assist you."

"Many thanks, Your Majesty the Monster King!"

Zhang Yi felt a warmth in his heart and bowed to express his thanks once more.

Afterwards, Zhang Yi returned to his temporary resting place in the Yao Wang Da Dian.

At night, the candlelight flickered to life.

This was the last night for Zhang Yi and the others in the Yao Wang Da Dian.

Jubiao Mama had already fallen asleep.

Nudi was also sitting cross-legged in cultivation.

The Pteranodon was snoring thunderously.

The two little ones, Xiao Pu and the Little Earth Dragon, had been having a wonderful time playing in the Monster Race Territory these past few days, and every day they were so tired that they fell asleep the moment their heads hit the pillow.

Only Zhang Yi remained.

He sat under the candlelight, opened the Treasure Book he had obtained from the Yao Wang Baoku today, and began to read.

The trip to the Yao Wang Baoku had been very fruitful; this ancient book, which recorded clues to the Taiyang Shendian, might be the greatest opportunity of this journey.

The next morning.

Sunlight spilled onto Zhang Yi's face through the window lattice, and he stretched his body.

He woke up the sleeping Jubiao Mama, Xiao Pu, and the Little Earth Dragon.

Nudi had long since finished her cultivation and was sitting quietly to the side, waiting for them to wake up.

"Everyone, pack up; it is time for us to depart."

Zhang Yi said.

The group quickly organized their luggage, and after a simple wash, they prepared to leave the Yao Wang Da Dian.

Zhang Yi walked up to a Monster Race general guarding the hall and bowed, saying: "General, it is still early, and the Monster King should still be resting, so I will not go to disturb him."

"Please trouble yourself to bid farewell to the Monster King on my behalf; just tell him that Zhang Yi has already left and will certainly come to visit him again when there is an opportunity in the future."

The Monster Race general was also somewhat reluctant to see them go and said: "Little friend Zhang Yi, take care on your journey, and you must remember to come back and see us!"

Zhang Yi nodded with a smile and led Jubiao Mama and the others out of the hall.

They had not walked more than a few steps when a loud voice came from behind: "Stay your steps!"

The group turned back to look and saw the Monster King, clad in golden armor, running toward them in a hurry.

"You are leaving just like this?"

The Monster King asked, panting, "Just leaving like this? This will take until the end of time!"

Zhang Yi and the others were somewhat surprised; they had not expected the Monster King to come and see them off in person.

The Monster King laughed and pointed behind him, saying: "Look at what I have prepared for you!"

The group looked in the direction the Monster King was pointing and saw a magnificent white divine horse.

It was pulling a gorgeous carriage and walking slowly toward them.

Zhang Yi and the Pteranodon widened their eyes immediately; they both recognized this carriage.

This was the Monster King's own exclusive vehicle that he usually rode in!

"Good heavens! The Monster King actually gave us his own carriage?"

The Pteranodon exclaimed.

"How is it? Do you like it?" the Monster King asked with a smile.

Zhang Yi was so excited he could not speak and could only nod repeatedly.

"This carriage is extremely fast and can easily travel a thousand miles a day; with it, you will be able to reach your destination much faster."

The Monster King explained, "Moreover, this divine horse was also carefully selected by me; it is not only fast but also has excellent stamina and can adapt to all kinds of complex terrain."

"Your Majesty the Monster King, this gift is too precious, we..." Zhang Yi hesitated.

"Enough, stop being so long-winded!"

The Monster King patted Zhang Yi on the shoulder, "Your journey ahead is uncertain; having more protection on the road is always a good thing."

"Besides, I have stayed in this Monster Race land for hundreds of years and have no use for this carriage anymore."

"That is right, little friend Zhang Yi, you should just accept it."

The Monster Race general also advised from the side, "This is a token of the Monster King's heart."

Zhang Yi felt moved in his heart and bowed deeply to the Monster King once again: "Many thanks for the generous gift, Your Majesty the Monster King!"

"Hahaha, good!"

The Monster King laughed, "Have a safe journey!"

Zhang Yi and the others bid farewell to the Monster King and the Monster Race general, boarded the carriage, and galloped off into the distance.

The interior of the carriage was spacious and comfortable.

On the floor, which was covered in soft fur.

Several low tables were placed, and a few cups of clear tea were still steaming.

Zhang Yi lifted a corner of the carriage curtain and could not help but exclaim: "This carriage can actually fly through the air; it is truly magical!"

"What is this supposed to be?"

Nudi, off to the side, cast a disdainful glance, "My former carriage was ten thousand times better than this; not only was it faster, but it could also traverse space and roam the sea of stars."

Zhang Yi sheepishly lowered the carriage curtain.

He thought to himself that Nudi was, after all, Nudi, and her experience was extraordinary.

The Wind God Pterosaur woke up with sleepy eyes, rubbed them, and also leaned over to the carriage window to look out.

Suddenly, he widened his eyes abruptly and shrieked, "Oh my mother!"

"What are you howling about?"

Zhang Yi asked with annoyance.

"You... you... look at who is outside!"

The Wind God Pterosaur pointed outside the window and stammered.

Zhang Yi followed his gaze and saw He Lao flapping his massive wings, flying closely behind the carriage.

He hurriedly lifted the carriage curtain and shouted to He Lao, "He Lao, come in and sit!"

He Lao performed a dive and landed steadily inside the carriage.

He glared at Zhang Yi, feigning anger: "You brat, you didn't even say goodbye before leaving!"

"He Lao, weren't you going back to cultivate? I didn't want to disturb your quiet cultivation," Zhang Yi explained.

"Sigh, that Trial Land is boring if you stay there too long."

He Lao waved his hand, "I went to the Demon King's place to find you, only to learn that you had already left, so I chased after you."

He paused, then asked with a grave expression: "Are you really going to the Taiyang Shendian?"

"How did you know?" Zhang Yi asked in surprise.

"The Demon King told me."

He Lao stroked his beard, "This journey is extremely perilous; you must be careful and cautious."

"I know."

Zhang Yi nodded, "I will definitely return alive."

"This trip to the Taiyang Shendian is a long journey; do you know what dangers lie within?" He Lao asked.

Zhang Yi shook his head: "I only know that it is the habitat of the Jinwu, filled with scorching heat and danger; I don't know the specific details."

"The Taiyang Shendian is located in the Far West, where the sun blazes all year round, making it difficult for ordinary living beings to approach."

"Besides the high temperatures, there are various powerful fire-type Demon Beast guardians, and there are even rumors that the remnant soul of the ancient divine beast Jinwu is hidden within the Taiyang Shendian, possessing infinite power."

He Lao spoke slowly.

"A Jinwu remnant soul?"

Zhang Yi felt a shiver in his heart.

Nudi listened from the side, a flicker of interest flashing in her eyes: "A Jinwu remnant soul—if one could subdue it, it would indeed be a fine treasure."