The awareness vanished in an instant, even with his perception, he hadn't detected it, only vaguely guessing it came from the sky.

He stood in place, pondering whether to continue searching for the Five-Colored Stone to truly merge into this world.

Past memories echoed in his mind.

From the very beginning, the Flint Fire Crystal Insect, Silver Moon Grass, to Senior Brother Spiritual Mechanism Vine, Ice Soul Snow Lotus, Beaver, Hungry Bone, Senior Brother Su, Senior Brother Qian, Master...

All these instances made him realize he had long been accustomed to this place, already inseparable.

So, the answer goes without saying.

"Let's go back first."

He glanced at the soil overhead, as if penetrating through it to gaze upon the vast Heaven, then turned and merged into his physical form.

It seemed as if nothing had changed, but upon meticulously perceiving and probing, he discovered his Mana was gathering - clearly a sign of forming a pill!

It's just that only the Mana in his fingers could be mobilized to condense a Golden Core.

"Does it mean I need to cover my soul with Five-Colored Stones?"

"Is this the constraint of my Golden Core?"

In fact, within the Four Seasons Sect, there's a saying, simply put, these personal disciples of Nascent Soul enjoy the best resources and Taoist Techniques, not to mention Golden Cores, as Nascent Soul can succeed with a bit of destiny.

However, some feel this lacks some "trials."

Those who agree with this would run around close to Core Formation, searching for chances to add constraints to their pill formation journey.

When these constraints are truly overcome, the Golden Core becomes flawless, like a smooth journey that might seem delicate.

"This is truly an accidental success."

Li Ye had no intention to create trouble for himself, yet unexpectedly, a constraint appeared, or rather, it was his original constraint; it would be troublesome if it exploded during Golden Core condensation.

"It means I have to find the Five-Colored Stone now."

He composed himself, and left the underground cave.

As soon as he emerged, he saw two people not far away engaged in Magical Duels.

The sudden appearance of Li Ye startled both of them.

"Wait, are you from the Four Seasons Sect?"

One of the tall female cultivators' eyes lit up, she quickly shouted, "It's a demon clan disguised in here! It's the Silver Frost Wolf Race of the Demon Race's Royal Court!"

Hearing his identity exposed, the silver-haired young cultivator in battle attire immediately tried to escape.

But with a living demon race right in front, Li Ye wouldn't allow him to escape; his foot shone gold, and in the next instant, he was beside the young cultivator, unhesitatingly striking out -

"Boom!"

For someone like Li Ye, who was practically dual-cultivated in body techniques and had just fused with the Five-Colored Stone, his internal Mana was tremendously strong.

This strike made the opponent fly like a tattered sack, motionless after landing far away.

The female cultivator was dumbstruck.

Nervously, she approached Li Ye, clasping her hands in salute: "Senior, I am a cultivator from Celestial Vein Sword Mountain."

As she spoke, she presented a Jade Pendant to Li Ye, which bore a simple long sword pattern.

Li Ye glanced at it and nodded, "So, you're from Celestial Vein Sword Mountain, but how did the demon clan get in here?"

As he spoke, he walked towards the immobilized demon cultivator lying on the ground.

"The disturbance in Celestial Vein is especially severe this time; all the masters are busy inside the Celestial Vein, only us disciples are outside maintaining order."

"Additionally, the masters declared that letting some demon race in allows handling them openly."

The female cultivator didn't hold back.

After all, Four Seasons Sect and Celestial Vein Sword Mountain's founders were so close they were practically inseparable, and these Sword Cultivators who weren't good at farming needed Four Seasons Sect's logistical support.

Each needed the other, so naturally the relationship was good.

Not merely simple friendship, but a more complex and closer relationship.

"I see."

Li Ye nodded, bending down to flip over the demon cultivator lying on the ground.

He indeed struck the opponent severely; the demon was already breathless, the wild face he transformed into was full of blood marks, with clenched jaws and unnaturally twisted limbs.

If not treated soon, the demon would likely die shortly.

"..."

Still, he hadn't controlled his strength; unexpectedly, after fusing with the Five-Colored Stone, his Mana became terrifying. He almost killed a demon cultivator about to form a Golden Core with one palm.

Since there were still questions to be asked, Li Ye extended a hand, using a Divine Technique named "Withered Wood Blooming in Spring."

This is a healing Divine Technique known by all Four Seasons Sect disciples, infusing vitality into the injured; cultivators regenerate slowly with a bit of life force, not to mention the demon race.

He stared at the opponent, and his interface appeared -

[Name]: Silver Frost Wolf Race · Shuang Li

[Mood]: None

[State]: Near death, internal bone fractures, Mana reverse flow, likely to die and revert to original form shortly after.

[Boundable]: Able to erupt instant fire light Spirit Plant.

Pure demon race?

Could all these demon races be bound?

Li Ye's eyes glowed as he increased spiritual power output.

With the gentle green glow, Shuang Li's breath stabilized; the interface showed a "grief-stricken" mood, though he pretended to remain unconscious with closed eyes.

Indeed, the panel was truly useful.

Without hesitation, Li Ye withdrew the green aura of Withered Wood Blooming in Spring and pressed his finger on the demon's forehead.

Five chains of different colors coiled around Shuang Li's body, forming a multicolored gemstone imprint on his brow without resistance.

Shuang Li bounced up, reluctantly bowing respectfully, "Master."

The voice deep and husky carried strong resistance, squeezed out forcibly.

The female cultivator nearby was stunned.

Just like this... capturing a demon race? The Silver Frost Wolf Race, known for its tough bones?

Li Ye hadn't anticipated such effectiveness; he felt the other's resistance but it was destroyed by the immense spiritual power within his Mana - seemingly guided by Beaver alongside Koi, Turtle, and Gourd in frantic hammering and pounding.

And then, the Five Elements Spirit Control Technique succeeded.

No matter what, success is good, and if more demon races are present here... ahaha.

Li Ye's eyes gleamed, coldly stating, "I know you're unconvinced, but the Southern Domain's demon race lives under poor conditions.

Like this.

If you're willing to cooperate and completely submit to me, I promise all cultivation resources will be plentiful until the end of your lifespan.

You should know Four Seasons Sect's reputation."

He merely stated the simple truth, and this simplified fact made Shuang Li's mood particularly complex.

This was even more distressing and conflicting than forcibly suppressing him with strength - precisely this effect Li Ye desired.

Many True Men with demon race Protectors in their sect kept repeating, ignoring resources, just pouring them in.

Those who felt dissatisfied with life would ultimately agree; after benefitting, they'd become slowly tamed.

Only Four Seasons Sect could use this method.

"I... am Shuang Li."

After intense mental struggles, Shuang Li soon recognized his circumstances; refusal might lead to his immediate death, unable to fight, the opponent had prepared carrot-stick.

Then...

On the demon race's side, the adaptable and resilient, well-behaved Shuang Li immediately said:

"I feel my brother towards the east; he's trying to find the ruins of that wonder originally built by Four Seasons Sect here."

Upon hearing this, Li Ye's gaze sharpened.

The ruins of a wonder?

Wasn't it already a wasteland? Could there be something left? It was unlikely for Four Seasons Sect to do such crude work.

Or was it that those folks were scheming something?

No matter the motive, Li Ye decided to take a look.

He immediately addressed the Sword Cultivator beside him, "I'll escort him over there to investigate, please stay vigilant, farewell!"

Li Ye tugged at Shuang Li's clothes, the gold at his feet surged, dragging Shuang Li's slightly panicked "aah, howl..." sounds.

In an instant, they vanished into the distance.

The Sword Cultivator's "farewell" remained unsaid.

She sighed, intending to leave, yet saw within the Heavenly Dome, a series of Celestial Vein fragments seemingly falling towards the distance in strange, shifting angles.

As if intentionally chasing something.

Judging by the direction, it seemed to align exactly where Li Ye had departed.

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