Chapter 1258: Chapter 1258: Evil Energy
The tone of Little Black’s transmitted thought to Jing Yan clearly had the meaning of ’Master, see how amazing I am.’
However, this time, Jing Yan also thought Little Black was indeed amazing.
Jing Yan had a feeling that the dark energy discovered by Little Black might be the crux causing the depletion of the Lan Wood Spiritual Root’s Life Force.
As Jing Yan and Little Black exchanged thoughts, the people of the Yunxia Sect were already preparing to take the Divine Pill Masters away from the Floating Mountain.
That Zhen Qing was still persistently badmouthing Jing Yan in hushed tones to the other Divine Pill Masters around him. He seemed to think that he could use this to salvage his tarnished reputation.
"Mr. Yan Jin, shall we go?" Building Owner Gu Cuo called out to Jing Yan.
Although Jing Yan had not identified the crux of the Lan Wood Spiritual Root, Gu Cuo’s regard for Jing Yan had not diminished at all. In his view, Mr. Yan Jin’s abilities were sufficiently proven, at least stronger than that of Zhen Qing.
Hao Yuntian also stood there watching Jing Yan, waiting for him to leave together.
"Qi Mei Sect Master, wait a moment!"
As everyone was preparing to leave, Jing Yan suddenly spoke up loudly.
Everyone present paused slightly, looking at Jing Yan with puzzled expressions.
Qi Mei quickly said, "Mr. Yan Jin, we at Yunxia Sect have already prepared a banquet. As for remuneration, please be assured that it will be fully given at the banquet later."
Qi Mei assumed that Jing Yan was seeking remuneration, which is why she said that.
As Qi Mei Sect Master’s words fell, several Divine Pill Masters showed amused expressions, thinking Jing Yan was too impatient.
Despite not being helpful, the Divine Pill Masters invited by Yunxia Sect were not there for nothing. Yunxia Sect would still present each person with some remuneration. Although this remuneration would not be substantial, given that they made no contributions, it also wouldn’t be paltry.
There was no way Yunxia Sect would renege on this remuneration.
"Qi Mei Sect Master misunderstood." Jing Yan shook his head.
Jing Yan smiled and continued, "I want to check the Lan Wood Spiritual Root once more."
"Oh?" The people of Yunxia Sect made a light ’oh’ sound.
"I suddenly thought of a possibility. I didn’t pay attention to this during my previous inspection, so I would like to examine the Lan Wood Spiritual Root again." Jing Yan was not at liberty to mention the matter of the dark attribute energy, so he made up an excuse.
Xiao Wangyue and Qi Mei exchanged a glance.
"Of course, you can." Qi Mei nodded and said to Jing Yan.
"Isn’t this a waste of time?"
"Does he really think he’s omnipotent?" grumbled Zhen Qing in dissatisfaction.
Although the other Divine Pill Masters didn’t say anything, their expressions clearly carried displeasure.
Jing Yan ignored Zhen Qing and the other Divine Pill Masters, instead narrowing his eyes immediately, channeling Divine Power and activating Divine Thought.
"Little Black, you know what to do!" Jing Yan conveyed to Little Black through thought.
"Master, rest assured, leave it to me!" Little Black responded.
With Little Black’s help, Jing Yan’s Divine Thought quickly covered and locked onto a small area inside the Lan Wood Spiritual Root.
After repeatedly scanning with Divine Thought, there was still nothing discovered, everything seemed normal.
"Master, watch me. Heh, trying to hide in front of me?" Little Black transformed into a streak of Source Power Energy and bolted forward.
Jing Yan’s expression changed instantly.
Under Little Black’s coercion, that area underwent noticeable changes immediately.
A wave of dark, filled with malevolent aura exploded, violently striking at Jing Yan’s Divine Thought.
"Hold still!" Jing Yan’s Divine Soul Body trembled, and his Divine Soul Power abruptly strengthened, firmly constraining the evil aura within that region.
"What is this thing?" Jing Yan’s Divine Thought stared in astonishment at this mass of energy.
Jing Yan could feel very clearly; this energy seemed not very strong yet it was soaked in an intensely violent aura, with a bloodthirsty fearsome intent impacting Jing Yan’s Divine Thought.
What surprised Jing Yan even more was that this energy was previously completely integrated with the Lan Wood Spiritual Root, as though it had become a part of it. No wonder his Divine Power and Divine Thought couldn’t detect it. Without Little Black’s discovery, Jing Yan truly wouldn’t have found its existence this time.
This energy seemed to sense a great threat and struggled even more intensely. But under Jing Yan’s powerful Divine Soul Power constraint, it was utterly unable to escape.
At this point, Jing Yan could fully ascertain that the depletion of the Lan Wood Spiritual Root’s Life Force was because of this mass of energy. In Jing Yan’s perception, he discovered that this energy was intermingled with the Life Aura of the Lan Wood Spiritual Root.
"Truly an evil energy!"
"It devours the Life Force of the Lan Wood Spiritual Root to grow itself. Now it’s already hard to control; if it eventually devours the entire Life Force of the Lan Wood Spiritual Root, I’m afraid with my current Divine Soul Power, it would be utterly unrestrainable." Jing Yan thought internally.
Jing Yan’s Divine Soul Power had strengthened many times in a short span, but although he managed to constrict it, separating it from the Lan Wood Spiritual Root’s interior was still extremely challenging.
"Master, let me help you!" Little Black proposed.
"Go!" Jing Yan immediately agreed to Little Black’s request.
Little Black was able to detect the presence of this dark energy, indicating Little Black was particularly sensitive to it.
"Boom!" Little Black, like a panther, charged fiercely towards the dark energy.
Afterward, the two engaged in a frantic battle.
"So fierce!" Jing Yan’s Divine Thought observed the battle between the two, his heart shaken.
In the fight, Little Black was surprisingly at a disadvantage. Despite being an eighth-level Source Power with formidable Power, Little Black was being noticeably suppressed in the fight against the dark energy. However, with Little Black charging courageously, Jing Yan found it much easier, continuously supporting Little Black with Divine Soul Power.
As time passed, Little Black grew braver with each battle; with Jing Yan’s Divine Soul Power providing a continuous stream of energy, Little Black didn’t have to worry about anything. But the dark energy couldn’t keep up; from a dominating start, it was now retreating in defeat.
At this moment, the people from the Yunxia Sect and the present High-level Divine Pill Masters were all somewhat dumbfounded.
Although they hadn’t released their Divine Souls, the changes in Jing Yan’s body’s aura were very evident.
"What’s going on?"
"Why is Yan Jin Alchemist’s aura changing so dramatically?"
"Something’s not right! During the previous inspection, Yan Jin Alchemist wasn’t like this. Why now? Could it be that Yan Jin Alchemist has already found the crux and is solving the problem?"
Xiao Wangyue, Qi Mei, and others were filled with alarmed thoughts, though no words were spoken, everyone’s eyes were filled with astonishment.
From Jing Yan, strong Divine Soul Fluctuations erupted from time to time, which they could clearly perceive.