In the frigid lands, after my exile, I began to slay demons and monsters.

Chapter 260 Tianxian

As she stepped onto the edge of the beach again, a strong sense of discomfort washed over her, and Ning Xiaoxi's body suddenly shifted to the side, a hundred meters away.

"boom!"

An earthen dragon burst forth from the ground, and more than a dozen Heavenly Generals simultaneously commanded it to pursue them.

Ning Xiaoxi's eyes narrowed slightly, but she did not retaliate. She used the Dragon Step to dodge the earth dragon's attack, and shouted loudly, "I am Ning Xiaoxi, an official under the Heavenly Secrets Bureau. I am here to continue my cultivation under the orders of my lord. Is there some misunderstanding?"

"Boom!"

The earthen dragon lowered its flags and drums, merging into the sand dunes.

A stern-faced Heavenly Gang official stepped forward, looked Ning Xiaoxi up and down, and frowned slightly. "How can you prove it?"

Ning Xiaoxi quickly took out the jade pendant and threw it over.

After examining the situation carefully, the man slowly walked over, his cold expression softening slightly. "We were chasing after the fleeing Illusionary Beast Clan members when Officer Ning suddenly appeared. Fortunately, you weren't hurt."

Ning Xiaoxi sized up the newcomer. "Mid-level 9. Judging from her level, she must be below mid-level 7. No wonder she said that. "Illusionary Beast Clan?" Ning Xiaoxi frowned in thought. "Since I participated in the Western Trial, until I was taken in as an official by the master, and until I stayed to participate in the trial, I have never seen a member of this clan. How dare they defect? ​​Is there anything I can do to help?"

The man's expression softened slightly. "You're too kind, sir. There's only one survivor who's trying to escape. We're responsible for guarding the estuary to prevent him from risking his life to flee into the sea. Now, three Heavenly Generals are surrounding and suppressing him. He can't possibly escape."

Ning Xiaoxi adopted a solemn expression. "It seems this person is quite capable, as he has managed to get the three of you to take action." After saying that, she clasped her hands and raised them in the direction of the royal city. "My master wants me to return to the royal city to find him, so I will not disturb you any longer."

The man waved for the officials who were blocking his way to make way, saying, "Please, officials."

Ning Xiaoxi clasped her hands in greeting, then took light steps and slowly left the beach.

The man watched Ning Xiaoxi's steps and posture until she disappeared before turning his gaze away.

Knowing that there were three Heavenly Generals on the beach, Ning Xiaoxi dared not be careless and walked slowly. The reason she walked this way was to see if Lu Wu's physical body was still inside the trial barrier. She did not expect that after being besieged by the Spirit Guards for so long, and with the Illusionary Beast Clan escaping, even Heavenly Generals had been dispatched to besiege them. It was clear that the foundation of the ancient alien race was indeed not to be underestimated.

The trial barrier is still there, and a fierce battle seems to be raging within the dazzling barrier.

Ning Xiaoxi calmed herself down and sensed it. The branches of the three mulberry trees inside the cave began to sway. Her physical body was still inside the barrier. Was the Illusionary Beast Clan too powerful, or were the Spirit Guards too weak? Why hadn't the battle ended yet?

Xiao Jiu wrapped her arms around Ning Xiaoxi's neck, pressing her small head against Ning Xiaoxi's cheek, "Inside, inside."

Ning Xiaoxi glanced at her. "You're just showing up like this, aren't you afraid of being discovered?"

Xiao Jiu flicked her snake head and said, "A bunch of trash."

Ning Xiaoxi was speechless. Fine, you're the boss, you call the shots.

"who?"

Ning Xiaoxi turned her head, and Lima bowed respectfully, "My lord, I am Ning Xiaoxi, an official under the Heavenly Secrets Bureau. I am here to cultivate as ordered by you, and I am now preparing to return to the royal city to report back to you."

One of the Earthly Fiends guarding outside the barrier frowned slightly upon hearing Ning Xiaoxi's words, "Why aren't you wearing your official uniform?"

Ning Xiaoxi quickly replied, "I only came under your command after the Western Trial ended, and I haven't had time to collect my official robes yet."

The Earthly Fiend nodded, "This area within a hundred miles has been designated as a forbidden zone. You should leave quickly!"

Ning Xiaoxi bowed again, "Yes, sir."

He still moved with the graceful, leisurely gait of a dragon, and slowly departed.

"Jiu! With so many celestial masters guarding this place, how can we reclaim our physical body?"

"Rob!"

"Even if I could win, I couldn't steal it! I still need to continue being a Heavenly Master!"

"What is there to miss about a mere celestial master?"

“It’s not that I’m attached to the position of Celestial Master, it’s the status. I still have parents and family in the North, and I can’t let them be in danger.”

Xiao Jiu remained silent. It had been alone since birth, knew nothing of parents, and had never had any family. In its long life, it had never experienced such a bond.

Ning Xiaoxi wandered around, sensing the barrier. Perhaps it was some kind of secret technique from a powerful family, because even with her current strength, she couldn't see through the barrier.

"Jiu, can you see what's going on inside?"

Xiao Jiu was somewhat downcast. "They kept sacrificing human flesh and blood to seal the barrier, and no magic could break through or spy on it from the outside."

Ning Xiaoxi was horrified. Continuously offering human flesh and blood as sacrifices? In such a remote environment, using such a sacrifice that goes against the natural order, it's probably not as simple as wanting to exterminate the race.

The barrier was five hundred miles long. Ning Xiaoxi's Dragon Steps were very slow. Just as she reached the middle of the barrier, it began to slowly open.

A strong stench of blood assaulted her nostrils, and Ning Xiaoxi stiffened her neck and turned her head to look.

Thick, gooey flesh covered the entire ground; it was a pulp of flesh so thick that even human figures were no longer recognizable. Several enormous bodies stood amidst the pile of flesh, their bodies covered in blood.

Lu Wu's body is only one of them; there are four others.

"Black Tortoise, White Tiger, Suanni, Taotie." With each name uttered, Xiao Jiu's body grew colder.

Five divine beast and demonic beast bodies, and they say there are only people of the Illusionary Beast Clan inside the barrier? That's a lie!

A cold, sharp aura swept through the air. Ning Xiaoxi blinked and pulled Xiao Jiu back into her cave. Then, a hand grabbed her neck tightly and lifted her up.

Ning Xiaoxi gripped that arm weakly with both hands, and out of the corner of her eye, she saw those familiar phoenix eyes.

"M-Master!" The hoarse voice was filled with fear and confusion.

A golden talisman door opened behind him, and he pulled Ning Xiaoxi by the neck and backed into the doorway.

After he retreated, the golden talisman gate disappeared, and the fresh air around him made his stomach, which had been feeling nauseous, feel a little better.

The hand on her neck loosened, and Ning Xiaoxi fell to the sand. "Cough cough cough!" Although the pressure in her throat was gone, the tearing sensation made her afraid to cough too loudly.

"What did you see?" The soft voice was full of seductive power, making one feel as if bathed in a spring breeze.

A look of confusion flashed in Ning Xiaoxi's eyes. "What?"

The edges of the spotless white robe were embroidered with pale blue cloud patterns, giving it a peaceful and clear appearance. Long, slender fingers lifted Ning Xiaoxi's chin, a smile filling her phoenix eyes, and her thin lips pursed slightly. "Girl, what a coincidence!"

"M-Master, didn't you tell me to find the Nuwa mask? I've already found it."

"Heh, little girl, I'm not your Master Tianji, I'm Tianxian. Don't mistake me for someone else next time."

Ning Xiaoxi opened her eyes wide and stared at the face that was all too familiar in front of her. "How...how is this possible?" Her throat was still a little sore, and it was painful to speak.

Releasing her, Tianxian stood up and flicked his fingers. "Did you go to the territory of the Illusionary Beast Clan a few days ago?"