Please be my partner.

Yu Ningzhen also said, "That's right, half a year is just a fleeting moment for us."

Yu Caicai stared at Yu Ningxuan and Yu Ningzhen and asked, "Are you stalling for time? What's the point?!"

Yu Lianxue sighed and said, "Elder Meng will probably be back in less than half a year."

Yu Huaimeng, one of the elders of Qingqiu, is an elder of Yu Caicai and the others. In fact, Yu Caicai should call Yu Huaimeng "Little Aunt".

Yu Huaimeng was the one who thought most highly of Yu Caicai, and she was determined to train her to be her successor. She treated Yu Caicai even better than her own daughter.

But as the saying goes, the deeper the love, the deeper the hate. Yu Caicai's departure without saying goodbye back then deeply hurt her aunt.

Once Yu Huaimeng returns, Xiao Liuli's plan to join Qingqiu to learn supernatural powers may face unexpected changes.

Yu Caicai knew this well. After she made an agreement with Melun, she said she would prepare for three days to find out the situation in Qingqiu. She would only come at full speed after confirming that she could control the overall situation.

If Yu Huaimeng were in Qingqiu, Yu Caicai would definitely have devised a more meticulous plan instead of rushing in headfirst like this.

Just when both sides were locked in a stalemate, neither side would back down.

Mellen interjected, "Excuse me, but I'd like to ask, what exactly is this Illusionary Heart Path?"

Yu Lianxue said with a smile, "To be honest, it's not a secret. If Brother Mellen wants to know, then I'll just tell you briefly..."

Next, Yu Lianxue briefly explained the matter of the Illusionary Heart Path, and finally added: "When the Illusionary Heart Path is not activated, it is also full of heart-refining formations. Originally, it was a path similar to a narrow passage, and the strength of the formations will continue to increase as you go deeper."

"But now that the earth dragon has turned over, it has broken the layout, making the Illusionary Heart Path chaotic and dangerous. If you enter it now, you may be trapped in your own mental illusion if you encounter an extraordinary Heart Refining Formation. This is no joke."

After thinking for a moment, Mellen continued, "So, what level did one need to reach in the Illusionary Heart Path to become a core member of the Qingqiu Immortal Fox Clan in the past?"

Yu Caicai gave Mellen a deep look, but she didn't say anything, letting Mellen do as he pleased.

Seeing this, Yu Lianxue sighed and said, "The Path of Illusion is a maze of illusions, and each step requires tempering the heart. The standard for becoming a core disciple is to walk eighty steps in the Path of Illusion and obtain the token that was placed there beforehand. That is considered passing the test."

Mellen nodded slightly, asked a few more questions, and after clarifying all the doubts, said, "Very good, let's go with this one. When does the test begin?"

Before anyone else could say anything, Yu Caicai asked first, "Mellen, are you sure?"

Mellen didn't say much, only nodded slightly.

This attitude immediately aroused the dissatisfaction of Yu Ningxuan and Yu Ningzhen. Yu Ningzhen even released a powerful aura to pressure Meilun and questioned, "You little brat, you are so unreasonable! You made my people take such risks. Don't you care about the lives of my Qingqiu people at all?"

Mellen glanced at Yu Ningzhen, completely unmoved by the latter's True Immortal aura. Mellen had once achieved the status of King of the Era in the Outer Heavens. In terms of strength, the King of the Era was only below the Dao Lord. Moreover, the oppressive aura of any True Immortal from the Golden Jade Immortal Sect was more than ten times stronger than that of Yu Ningzhen.

Mellen said calmly, "Xiao Liuli is my partner who will live and die with me, and I never do anything I'm not sure of."

These words caused Yu Ningzhen's momentum to falter.

Yu Caicai decisively said, "Alright, then let's test the Illusionary Heart Path." As she spoke, she glanced sideways at Yu Ningxuan and Yu Ningzhen, and said sarcastically, "Some people can't even speak properly, they're trying to change their minds again, aren't they?"

Yu Ningxuan and Yu Ningzhen looked grim. Although they didn't believe that Liuli could pass the Illusionary Heart Path, a person's reputation precedes them. The title of a true disciple of the Golden Jade Immortal Sect was never just for show. Since Mellen was so confident, he must have something to rely on. Moreover, such geniuses often have extraordinary luck, so it's reasonable for him to bring out whatever good things he can.

However, with the die already cast, Yu Ningxuan and Yu Ningzhen had no choice but to reluctantly agree.

Soon the group arrived at the Illusionary Heart Road, a straight road wide enough for ten carriages to travel side by side, with steep and towering rock walls on both sides. The surface of these rock walls was extremely smooth, as if they had been carefully polished.

From the direction where Melen and the others were, Huanxin Road was a gentle upward slope with howling winds blowing constantly. Strangely, although the rock walls were extremely smooth, the sound of the wind was very peculiar, sometimes howling like ghosts, sometimes swaying gently, sometimes like silk threads... constantly changing.

Chapter 696 Completing the Trial and Heading to the Cave of Ten Thousand Souls

"All right……"

Yu Lianxue pointed at Huanxin and said, "The token has been placed down, and Liuli can enter it at any time."

After a pause, Yu Lianxue added, "I think I don't need to emphasize the dangers of the Illusionary Heart Path again. If you want to back out, this is your last chance."

Mellen smiled slightly and patted Xiao Liuli's little head.

If the test were something else, Mellen would naturally have to consider it carefully, but since it is related to the mind, it really enters their area of ​​expertise. Not to mention that it can only cause a little trouble for True Immortals, even the Mind Refining Array, which is a threat to True Immortals, Mellen and his group are confident that they can break through it.

Yu Ningxuan said with a stern face, "The Illusionary Heart Path Trial can only be entered by Liuli alone; no one else can interfere."

Mellen said softly, "Go, and come back quickly."

The little fox nodded and stepped into the Illusionary Heart Path.

The moment Xiao Liuli entered the Illusionary Heart Path, the originally calm and undisturbed surroundings suddenly became filled with dust and a strong wind. Moreover, this strong wind did not come from one direction, but from all directions, presenting an extremely chaotic state.

At the same time, chaotic and disordered voices resounded in Xiao Liuli's mind. Some of these voices were familiar, while others were unfamiliar. They occupied Xiao Liuli's mind with a swift and forceful manner, trying to drag her into the depths of darkness.

At one point, the chaotic external environment suddenly disappeared, leaving only black and white in the world, and it moved extremely slowly, as if the slow motion button had been pressed.

Little Liuli slowly opened its eyes. The first thing it felt was weakness and powerlessness. It looked down and saw its paws, the tiny paws of a newborn fox, covered with fine down.

Suddenly, Xiao Liuli looked up and saw a fox with fiery red fur looking at her with a loving, reluctant, and sorrowful expression.

The fox was covered in wounds, and its breath was as faint as a candle flickering in the wind. It was about to die!

Little Liuli stared blankly at this scene. It took a step forward and let out a faint 'whimper'. This was the scene when it was just born!

Suddenly, a look of panic appeared in Little Glass's eyes. It looked around anxiously, but still couldn't find the most important figure in its life.

The fox didn't know what was wrong with Xiao Liuli. It forced itself to lean closer to Xiao Liuli and used its tongue to groom its fur.

This tender gesture gradually calmed Xiao Liuli down, and the panic in her eyes subsided. She unconsciously leaned against the fox's chest, her eyelids drooping as she became drowsy.

Just before Xiao Liuli was about to fall into a deep sleep, nine dazzling orbs of light suddenly flashed in its dusty heart, each one enough to illuminate its soul and let it feel the warmth of its dearest loved ones.

As her drowsiness dissipated, Xiao Liuli opened her eyes and looked at the fox with a complicated gaze. After staring at it for a moment, Xiao Liuli moved closer to the fox and gently rubbed her cheek against it.

Then, without hesitation, Xiao Liuli turned and left. With each step it took, its body underwent corresponding changes, just like a microcosm of its journey alongside Mellen.

The fox's expression was extremely complex, a mixture of surprise, bewilderment, and tension, which finally turned into relief as it quietly watched Xiao Liuli walk away into the distance.

"Boom!~"

A surging aura rose from Xiao Liuli's body, shattering the illusions woven in her mind and even briefly shielding her from the influence of the Illusionary Heart Path.

But the next moment, the sandstorm struck again, engulfing Xiao Liuli once more.

Fortunately, although illusions continued to assail it, they were no match for the now serious Xiao Liuli. With graceful steps, it walked into the depths of the Illusionary Heart Path and found the test token placed there... a black token.

As Xiao Liuli calmly walked out of the Illusionary Heart Path, everyone looked at her with complicated expressions.

Yu Caicai let out a breath, a smile appearing on her face, and said, "I think everyone will agree with this result, right?"

Yu Lianxue took the lead in declaring, "Liuli has perfectly completed the test and from today onwards will be a core member of my Qingqiu Immortal Fox Clan. She will enjoy corresponding resource support and all the benefits she is entitled to."

After a moment's thought, Yu Yufan nodded and said, "There are no problems with the procedure. I agree."

Yu Ningxuan and Yu Ningzhen looked rather grim, but facts speak louder than words, and the result was already before them, leaving them no choice but to accept it.

After a brief silence, Yu Caicai smiled and said, "Since no one objects, then in the name of the Qingqiu Elders' Council, I will accept Liuli as a core disciple of the Qingqiu Immortal Fox Clan."

As she spoke, Yu Caicai took the black token that Xiao Liuli had brought back and gently touched it. Instantly, the character "Yu" appeared on the front of the token, while the characters "Liuli" appeared on the back.

Yu Caicai returned the black token to Xiao Liuli and said, "Liuli, from now on this will be your identity token. This token was specially made for the core disciples by a True Immortal in the clan. The methods contained within it are far beyond what we new generation elders can compare to."

"You can experience the wonder of it for yourself."

Yu Caicai looked at the people present, her smile widening: "Next, we should share this good news with the clan and let everyone celebrate!"

Yu Ningxuan and Yu Ningzhen saw Yu Caicai's attempt to force the issue, but they had no reason to stop her.

The group returned to the small town they had visited before, and Yu Caicai directly announced the results of the previous brief assessment, as well as the subsequent celebration of the entire clan.

After a brief moment of astonishment, the members of the Celestial Fox Clan cheered happily. The increase in core members meant the growth of the clan, and in a chaotic environment like Purple Cloud Heaven, only a powerful clan could protect them and ensure their peaceful lives.

Three days later, on the edge of Qingqiu.

Mellen said with a smile, "Senior Yu, let's leave it here. I'll be entrusting Xiao Liuli to you for the next while."

Yu Caicai patted the little glass standing next to her and chuckled, "Don't worry, the procedures are all complete now. After that, I will teach it the Qingqiu divine powers and help it increase its Qingqiu contribution."

"Don't forget our promise."

Mellen naturally knew what Yu Caicai was talking about, and nodded in reply, "Don't worry, once you're ready, Xiao Liuli will naturally have the strength of a true immortal and won't hold you back."

Yu Caicai's eyes flickered slightly. She originally helped Mei Lun mainly because of Mei Lun's status and talent. With Mei Lun by her side, Liu Li's future would be limitless. But now, listening to Mei Lun's words, he seemed extremely confident that Liu Li would be able to rival a true immortal in ten years. This surprised her quite a bit.

However, everyone has their own secrets, especially a peerless genius like Mellen. So Yu Caicai didn't ask any more questions. In any case, ten years would pass in the blink of an eye, and she would know the answer in time.

Leaving Qingqiu, Mellen looked at the desolate mountains around him and was suddenly filled with emotion.

The tiny Red Lotus appeared on Mellen's shoulder, hugging Mellen and rubbing her cheek against him.

Mellen gently tapped Little Red Lotus and smiled, "Besides Xiao Li, who's always offline, you're the only one by my side now. Perfect timing, let's go explore the Endless Blood Sea in Purple Cloud Heaven and see if we can get your supernatural powers sorted out too."

Mellen had already obtained the map of Ziyuntian back in Jubao City, so he was naturally confident. After confirming the location, Mellen flew quickly toward the direction of the Blood Sea.

Along the way, Mellen witnessed the chaos of Ziyuntian. There were not many cities exclusively for humans; the vast majority were mixed races. Moreover, for many alien races that were born with supernatural abilities, humans, who were unable to carry heavy loads, were often at the bottom of the hierarchy.

Although there are immortal sects, they are few in number, and most of them are already struggling to manage their own small plots of land, leaving them with no extra energy to attend to others.

The various forces are often intertwined, with some being on friendly terms and others being hostile and ruthless.

In the remote areas beyond the reach of many powers, ferocious beasts roam and evil demons abound. Without some skill, one can be devoured whole, skin and bones alike.

It took almost half a month to get there. He encountered bandits clearing the way, cunning thieves traveling with him, and all sorts of traps. Besides gaining more knowledge, he also enriched his collection.

The Blood Sea is not on the surface of Purple Cloud Heaven, but is located deep underground, which belongs to another spatial realm. Only a few fixed areas can be entered into it.

The Cave of Ten Thousand Souls is one of them, and it is also the destination of Mellen's trip.

Iron Lion Mountain, Forest Mane City, is only a few hundred miles away from the Ten Thousand Souls Cave. For a powerful immortal, it's just a matter of a finger's breadth, but Mellen stopped here.

Because the Ten Thousand Souls Cave is now occupied by the three demon kings and the four evil demons, any cultivator who wants to enter the Ten Thousand Souls Cave must first join one of these seven forces.

Upon hearing this news, Mellen was also quite helpless. He did not have a fixed source of information in Ziyuntian, and he had to inquire about many things as he went, which inevitably led to some oversights.

Mellen has now arrived at the Cave of Ten Thousand Souls. If he were to change course and head to other areas leading to the Sea of ​​Blood, it would take at least two or three months. Rather than that, it would be better to think of a solution here at the Cave of Ten Thousand Souls.

Instead of entering Linzong City, Mellen first tried to sneak into the Ten Thousand Souls Cave. After wandering around for a few days, he discovered that the entire outer perimeter of the Ten Thousand Souls Cave was shrouded in a blood-red array. It wouldn't be difficult to force his way in, but doing so would definitely alert the enemy. At that time, Mellen would face seven great demons comparable to true immortals.

In fact, this array is two-way; in addition to preventing others from entering the Ten Thousand Souls Cave, it also defends against the Blood Sea Asura coming out of the Ten Thousand Souls Cave.

The Asura race was born from a sea of ​​blood. The men are ugly, and the women are alluring, but regardless of gender, they share one common characteristic: warlike! Extremely warlike!!

In the past, Blood Sea Asuras would occasionally emerge from the Cave of Ten Thousand Souls and wreak havoc.

Therefore, the seven demons can be considered to have done a good thing in this regard.

Linzong City belongs to the territory of the Golden Lion King. After entering it, Mellen did not do anything special. Instead, he first found an inn to rest, then sampled some exotic cuisine, and then focused on experiencing the exotic customs.

After relieving his fatigue from the journey, Mellen began to think of a way to enter the Cave of Ten Thousand Souls.

Wearing a cloak, Murren walked down a bustling street surrounded by various shops with shelves full of a dazzling array of goods.

Before long, Mellen's eyes lit up as he found his target: the Treasure Pavilion located in Linzong City.

After entering the Treasure Pavilion, Mellen took out the token he had obtained from Yu Linglong and waved it at the shop assistant. He was immediately invited to a quiet room.

The token naturally comes from Treasure Pavilion and is a symbol of status for Treasure Pavilion's distinguished customers. Holding this token allows you to make reasonable requests at any branch of Treasure Pavilion, and Treasure Pavilion will generally not refuse if it can fulfill them.

Soon, a middle-aged man with a sharp face entered the quiet room and said with a smile, "I am Bai Xingxing, the manager of the Treasure Pavilion. What brings you here, distinguished guest?"

Mellen stared at the white star for a moment, a strange look appearing in his eyes.

Bai Xingxing keenly noticed this and smiled, "It seems the guest has recognized my identity. I am from the White Scale Clan."

That's right, Bai Xingxing is not human, but a giant white-scaled python in human form.

However, the Treasure Pavilion is open to both humans and demons, so this is not surprising.

"I want to know information about the Cave of Ten Thousand Souls," Mellen said.

"The Cave of Ten Thousand Souls?" Bai Xingxing nodded slightly and said, "Guest, you've come to the right person. The fact that these seven great demons have joined forces to besiege the Cave of Ten Thousand Souls would be baffling to most people, but my Treasure Pavilion happens to know some of the inside story."

"However, this information is quite valuable and cannot be given to guests for free. In fact, if a guest is not a distinguished guest of my Treasure Pavilion, he or she is not even qualified to purchase it."

Mellen nodded and asked, "Name your price."

Bai Xingxing said with a smile, "One million spirit stones."

Mellen's lips twitched, and he said, "You guys really dare to drive like that."

Bai Xingxing's smile remained unchanged as she said, "I guarantee this intelligence will be well worth the price."

Without saying anything more, Mellen took out one million spirit stones.

Bai Xingxing accepted the spirit stones, his smile becoming even more genuine. He first cast a series of spells to activate the array in the meditation room, and then took out an array plate and lit it up.

After finishing all this, Bai Xingxing finally breathed a sigh of relief and solemnly said, "This matter dates back to seven years ago..."

"Back then, the seven great demons each ruled their own territory. They were lucky if they didn't fight each other to the death, let alone join forces. In addition, the Blood Sea Asura often came up through the Ten Thousand Souls Cave to wreak havoc, which kept this area in constant chaos."

"However, all of this changed seven years ago. A small team was preparing to explore the Ten Thousand Souls Cave. They disappeared after entering, which is quite common in the Ten Thousand Souls Cave."