SMACK!

A big, fluffy hand suddenly landed on Big Black Cat's shoulder with such enormous force that it almost made him collapse.

Big Black Cat was instantly scared out of his wits. Had Suibai just said "good" and was now preparing to kill him? If that was the case, wouldn't his death be terribly unjust?

But Big Black Cat quickly regained his senses. Apart from some soreness in his shoulder, his body seemed otherwise unharmed.

Suibai's tall figure stood before Big Black Cat. Looking down from his superior height, his fluffy palm rested on Big Black Cat's shoulder. "Very...good!" he intoned again, his voice mechanical and hoarse.

The other five people were also trembling with fear. They had no idea... Why did Suibai suddenly press down on Big Black Cat's shoulder and say "good" twice? What did this mean? Good what? What was "very good"?

Doubts rose in everyone's minds. However, considering that slap, Suibai could have killed Big Black Cat but didn't. It's clear he showed mercy, merely patting him lightly.

Luo Li was also startled. She looked up at the towering figure of Suibai, not knowing what to say.

Damn it, what's going on? Suibai's hand is still on my shoulder, and I dare not move! Big Black Cat wore a dejected look, not daring to move or say a word, only able to vent his grievances internally.

The others also had pale faces, looking up at Suibai, unsure what strange ploys he might have in store.

Suibai looked at Luo Li, a hint of joy in his deep, eerie eyes. "And...follow...me."

It seemed what he was doing now was something he genuinely enjoyed from the depths of his being, though he didn't know why. This pure emotion had suppressed his usually frenzied and chaotic consciousness.

Ye Yun, observing this, was also somewhat surprised. This Suibai, constantly showing goodwill for no apparent reason—what's he after? Is it because of the Ancestral Dragon Bloodline that Luo Li and the other two possess?

But there isn't a trace of Divine Dragon blood in Suibai. Logically, he shouldn't have any connection with these three youngsters. Yet now, the implausible has occurred.

Ye Yun was becoming more and more interested in this Suibai.

Although interested, Ye Yun had no intention of revealing himself. He decided to bide his time. Let Suibai and the youngsters interact for now.

After all, the training had only just begun; it had only been a day. The original time limit he'd set for these youngsters was three months. With ample time, they could train and cultivate simultaneously.

"Suibai, we naturally still need the Divine Element Longevity Fruit. Can you lead us to find more?" Luo Li asked, both excited and shocked.

She never expected that the most ferocious humanoid creature in the Nether Immortal Ancient Land would take such good care of them, mere youngsters. This made Luo Li feel incredibly flattered.

Could it be that the Ancestor has intervened? Making this Suibai fellow obediently follow the Ancestor's orders and help us in the Nether Immortal Ancient Land? Luo Li suddenly wondered.

The more she considered it, the more plausible it seemed. Otherwise, how could the ferocious Suibai be so generous as to help them without expecting anything in return? It's simply unbelievable.

Ye Yun, sensing Luo Li's thought, was so frustrated he almost revealed himself. Why is every good thing attributed to me, the Ancestor? This is a trial! I never intended to show myself, much less cheat excessively and render the trial meaningless. And now, this girl Luo Li actually thinks Suibai is my pawn!

Ye Yun's gaze flickered, and he subtly erased the thought from Luo Li's mind.

Luo Li was momentarily dazed, unsure what had just happened. She scratched her head, feeling slightly bewildered.

"Follow me!" After dropping those words, Suibai turned and walked onward.

"HA! We were the last to arrive, but look at us now! We're near the twenty-second Heavenly Mechanism Tower in no time and even effortlessly obtained a Divine Element Longevity Fruit! WOW! Such luck is truly heaven-defying!" Big Black Cat laughed heartily, his expression somewhat ecstatic.

"Let's go!" Knowing Big Black Cat's temperament, Luo Li glared at him and was the first to head in Suibai's direction.

The others quickly followed.

Big Black Cat chuckled awkwardly, then his form flickered, transforming into a black streak as he dashed ahead of Luo Li. Although Suibai didn't seem dangerous at the moment, he still had to protect the Sect Master.

They passed the twenty-third Heavenly Mechanism Tower.

Suibai paused in another valley and pointed ahead. Sure enough, there was another Divine Longevity Tree.

Everyone was overjoyed. This Divine Longevity Tree actually bore two Divine Element Longevity Fruits.

"What incredible luck is this?" Jun Moxiao rubbed his hands, his young face beaming with excitement. "Suibai keeps leading us straight to Divine Element Longevity Fruits!"

"Sect Master, aren't there supposed to be strange creatures around the Divine Longevity Trees? Why haven't we encountered any along the way?" Mao Bao'er whispered, holding the Heavenly Spirit Mirror and constantly observing their surroundings.

Her words made the other five pause. That's right! Why are there no strange creatures near these Divine Longevity Trees? This is too bizarre. It clearly doesn't make sense.

Suibai suddenly turned. "They...ran...away..." he said in his raspy voice.

So that's it! Understanding dawned on them. It seems Suibai drove away those strange creatures in advance. That's why we could easily get the Divine Element Longevity Fruits without a fight.

This time, Big Black Cat once again went forward, plucked the two Divine Element Longevity Fruits, and returned to give them to Luo Li.

"Good!" Suibai suddenly said again.

This time, he didn't pat Big Black Cat's shoulder but stood still.

Big Black Cat was startled, but then an idea flashed in his mind, and he instantly understood the meaning behind Suibai's "good." So, my act of picking the Divine Element Longevity Fruits and giving them to Sect Master Luo Li earned Suibai's approval! It seems this Suibai isn't so foolish after all. He was actually able to recognize Sect Master Luo Li's special status among us.

After Luo Li joyfully accepted the two Divine Element Longevity Fruits, Suibai spoke again, telling them to follow.

Luo Li agreed.

The six of them followed Suibai into a mountain range near the twenty-fourth Heavenly Mechanism Tower.

There, they obtained another two Divine Element Longevity Fruits. These two Divine Element Longevity Fruits could extend one's life by seven hundred years.

"Sect Master, with Suibai's help, we're going to sweep up all the Divine Element Longevity Fruits in the Nether Immortal Ancient Land!" Big Black Cat laughed, his eyes shining with arrogance. This trial is too easy! It's like we have divine assistance!

The others laughed as well.

Hearing their laughter, the joy in Suibai's gloomy eyes intensified.

Suddenly, his long red-black fur began to grow wildly. His entire demeanor changed, and he tilted his head back, letting out an anguished howl.

Has Suibai...gone mad?

Everyone felt uneasy and involuntarily retreated a few steps.

WHOOSH!

Suibai suddenly spun around. His eyes, blazing with an eerie red light, fixed on the six of them, his expression growing increasingly savage and terrifying.

A powerful Super Divine Dragon Breath erupted from his entire body, surging toward them like a tumultuous tide.

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