Chapter 2086: Chapter 2041: Leaving Divine Dragon Mountain
He had no idea what kind of reaction he would have upon entering a new realm.
If it caused a big commotion, it would definitely attract people’s attention.
Instead, he’d rather maintain his current state. If he encountered a strong enemy after descending the mountain, he could break through at any time.
If he didn’t encounter one, he could wait until he returned to Liuhe Village to talk about it.
In any case, it would be much better than breaking through here!
"Condensation Realm... just one step away..."
Once things settled, Chen Yang slowly opened his eyes.
Feeling the surging power within his body, he was invigorated!
"If I faced the Old Ghost of Impermanence now, I would definitely crush him, rather than fight so hard!" he exclaimed excitedly.
At this moment, Chen Yang’s realm could no longer be described as the Spirit Gathering Realm.
Instead, it was the Half-step Condensation Realm!
And it was the kind that is completely perfect!
If necessary, he could enter the Condensation Realm at any time!
With everything stabilized, he walked downstairs.
Ao Min, He Xinran, and Xiao Hei, along with Chen Hao, had been waiting here for a long time.
Seeing Chen Yang coming downstairs, Ao Min intended to ask if they could depart now.
But as he approached, he realized that the aura around Chen Yang was vastly different.
It seemed to have become... quite terrifying.
So terrifying that it caused an instinctive panic in him.
"Chen... Chen Yang, brother, why has your aura become so terrifying?" Ao Min asked, shocked.
He Xinran and Xiao Hei weren’t as sensitive as Ao Min, so they hadn’t noticed at first.
Upon hearing Ao Min’s words, they carefully detected and realized it was true!
Chen Yang’s aura was very powerful, much different from before.
"Entering the Divine Dragon Pool and absorbing dragon energy surely has some improvement, otherwise, why would I come here?" Chen Yang didn’t tell them that he could enter the Condensation Realm at any time.
Instead, he just casually came up with an excuse.
Upon hearing Chen Yang’s explanation, Ao Min suddenly understood.
"That’s true too. The dragon energy in the Divine Dragon Pool is the purest form of power. I remember my cousin also absorbed dragon energy and his cultivation improved a lot!" Ao Min laughed.
"Hmm." Chen Yang nodded, not saying much else. After a brief conversation and asking if anyone had come yesterday, he planned to descend the mountain.
Second Uncle Chen Tianmin and the others had already descended with the Lion Tiger Mountain group on the day the Divine Dragon Assembly ended.
By now, they should have returned to Liuhe Village.
They should make their way back as well.
Staying on Divine Dragon Mountain any longer just wouldn’t sit right.
"Boss, are you guys planning to leave as well?"
As soon as Chen Yang and the others left the pavilion, the crane immediately asked.
This crane was specially assigned by the Dragon God Sect to guard the entrance, similar to a service attendant.
Whatever Chen Yang did, it could provide assistance.
"Yes, we’re planning to go down the mountain today, you lead the way." Chen Yang replied.
"Alright, then I’ll escort you down the mountain." The crane nodded and led the way ahead.
During the walk, the crane even showed some reluctance to part.
"To be honest, I’m quite reluctant to see you all leave. I’ve been on Divine Dragon Mountain for so many years, and I’ve only really gotten along with you all." the crane said forlornly.
Chen Yang was puzzled, wondering when he’d gotten so close to this crane.
But it turned out the crane wasn’t referring to him at all, but to Ao Min!
Ao Min, during the three days Chen Yang was in the Divine Dragon Pool, had been hanging out with this crane every day.
They either attended the Divine Dragon Assembly together or wandered around Divine Dragon Mountain.
Their relationship was almost brotherly.
"Haha, Little Crane, I too will miss this, but all good things must come to an end. We should be on our way, but I’ll be back if there’s a chance." Ao Min said with a smile, also showing a bit of emotion.
"Yes, I’ll be waiting for you, boss!"
The crane nodded, and the rest of the way was spent chatting with Ao Min.
Chen Yang couldn’t help but feel speechless.
Ao Min was truly a character.
He couldn’t get along with many, yet managed to bond with a crane on Divine Dragon Mountain.
It was truly laughable.
"Alright, Little Crane, we’re at the mountain gate now. It’s not convenient for you to go any further. Remember what I said, if there’s a chance, I’ll definitely come back."
At the mountain gate entrance, Ao Min said to the crane respectfully.
"Yes, boss, then I won’t see you off. Follow this path and you’ll exit Divine Dragon Mountain." The crane was quite sad, almost to the point of tears.
After speaking, its wings awkwardly mimicked a bowing gesture, bidding farewell to Ao Min.
Ao Min nodded, said nothing more, and descended the mountain with Chen Yang.
After walking a certain distance, Chen Yang couldn’t help but ask in a teasing tone, "Ao Min, you can’t get along with anyone, how did you manage to click with it?"
"Hmph, who says I can’t get along with anyone? It’s just that some aren’t decent people, okay?" Ao Min snorted coldly, hinting at something.
"You mean who isn’t a decent person?"
Xiao Hei, realizing it referred to him, immediately got upset.
"Whoever thinks it applies to them, that’s who!" Ao Min retorted.
"..."
Chen Yang was speechless; these two were something else.
They bickered all the way down the mountain.
It wasn’t until they completely left the main peak’s area of Divine Dragon Mountain that they quieted down a bit.
Not because anyone backed down.
But because the surrounding atmosphere had changed.
The surrounding aura became eerie! Very unusual.
This was an instinct of the strong.
"Looks like the way back won’t be peaceful." Chen Yang said coldly.
"I suspect it’s people from the Ghost Gate Hall..." Ao Min said, vigilantly scanning around.
"Who else could it be?"
Chen Yang laughed coldly.
On Divine Dragon Mountain, the only people he had offended were from the Ghost Gate Hall.
Now that the atmosphere on the way back was off, it could only be them.
"So what do we do, Chen Yang?"
Ao Min asked nervously.
Chen Yang, however, was more at ease, not as tense as Ao Min.
Because his power had greatly increased, he felt quite confident.
He thought for a moment and said, "Although we’ve left the main peak, we’re still within the range of the Dragon God Sect. I guess these people won’t make a move. Let’s keep going."
"Take it step by step. If they do come, we’ll just have to fight."
Ao Min felt apprehensive.
After all, it was the Ghost Gate Hall.
Filled with experts.
Who knows what level of strong individuals they would send?
But since Chen Yang said to go, he couldn’t say much else and had to bravely follow.
The rest of the way, the atmosphere felt off, yet nothing happened.
It wasn’t until they fully left the Dragon God Mountain Range that something finally transpired.
Chen Yang led Ao Min, He Xiran, and the others into a forest.
Suddenly, black mist rose all around, accompanied by sinister ghostly laughter echoing in the air, creating a chilly atmosphere.
"Finally, they’ve come." Chen Yang stopped, his expression turning serious.
"It really is people from the Ghost Gate Hall." Looking at the surrounding black mist, dense enough to block out the sun, Ao Min felt miserable...
"Xiran, protect Chen Yang, and leave the rest to us." Chen Yang turned back to instruct He Xiran.
He Xiran was still in the Qi Cultivation Realm and couldn’t be much help in a battle of this level.
All she could do was watch over Chen Hao.
