Chapter 1710: Releasing the Old Lion

The stars shift, and the world moves; Stars Shifting.

Star Breathing Technique.

This Cultivation Technique had been lost for countless years.

Every breath could draw upon the power of the stars from the heavens.

Invisibly, it placed the user under the protection of the stars…

It allowed one to be in an optimal state whether absorbing spiritual energy or sensing the Power of Heaven and Earth!

"Strong… no, it's incredibly strong!"

Xiao Fan sighed with emotion.

The records for this technique were comprehensive, even including an introduction to its origins.

However, because this technique was too difficult to Cultivate and utterly terrifying, it was eventually banned.

It only existed within some powerful orthodoxies.

Because of this… Xiao Fan marveled even more at the wonders of the star chart, which even contained a technique of this level.

Saint Grade High Grade… it corresponded to the strongest Cultivation Techniques of the Shie Realm!

Xiao Fan practiced hard within the star chart…

Time flew by.

A year passed.

Xiao Fan's own aura was robust; he hadn't stepped outside even once during this period.

His Realm had reached the Peak of the Third Level of the Shie Realm.

It was just a pity…

The remaining tens of thousands of ancient artifacts had all been refined.

"It's time to make a trip to the Demon Domain…"

Xiao Fan muttered to himself, possessing great confidence in his current strength.

Leaving the Secret Room, Xiao Fan's aura was thick and terrifying; every step he took seemed accompanied by the descent of heavenly might.

Xiao Fan gave a wry smile and restrained his aura to hide it.

The Star Breathing Technique… the improvement it brought to Xiao Fan was staggering.

Xiao Fan went to the divine temple and gave orders to Zhao Wuji and Ye Cang.

He told them to collect ancient artifacts for him.

Anything rare, with history, or of significant age—he wanted them all!

The two immediately took their orders and went to carry them out without asking many questions…

Xiao Fan's fondness for ancient artifacts was no secret in Kyushu.

In fact, people had long suspected whether the reason Xiao Fan grew strong so quickly was related to those ancient artifacts!

There were even rumors that Xiao Fan had obtained ancient legacies from certain artifacts.

After settling these matters, Xiao Fan directly tore through the Void Realm and left… heading for the depths of the Demon Domain.

…

Deep within the Demon Domain.

"Sigh… Big Brother, I miss you…" Xiao Jin looked at the horizon in a daze, his expression full of melancholy.

The Old Lion sighed beside him. "Son, have you spent enough time with your father?"

"Long ago—no, no, Father, don't misunderstand." Xiao Jin shook his head repeatedly.

It had been over a year since Xiao Fan left.

And there hadn't been a peep from him.

Xiao Jin only then remembered… Xiao Fan's memory wasn't very good.

He had almost starved it to death several times before.

Nearby… several guards of the Great Strength Bull Demon Clan lay limp on the ground, missing arms and legs.

Their severed limbs were regenerating, but the speed of recovery was incredibly slow…

"Recover faster! Stop dawdling…" The Old Lion roared, venting the frustration in his heart.

"Yes!"

Hearing this, the guards of the Great Strength Bull Demon Clan were all startled and hurriedly circulated their spiritual energy to recover their limbs.

How could the Old Lion not see through Xiao Jin's thoughts?

Being in this hellhole for a year…

Anyone would get irritable!

The Old Lion had been in a good mood recently over the past year.

Xiao Jin had told him.

Xiao Fan also loved eating Spiritual Meat, but he was different… he raised a bunch of Yao Beasts and ate them whenever he wanted.

Then he would let them regenerate their limbs and continue eating them.

Upon learning he could do this, the Old Lion was filled with regret.

He had been starved for countless years.

If he had known about this kind of resource recycling, he wouldn't have easily swallowed the creatures that wandered in here before.

Wouldn't it be better to keep them and eat them slowly?

Wouldn't that be tastier?

*Hiss*

At that moment, a spatial rift appeared.

The Old Lion looked over with furrowed brows.

"Long time no see." Xiao Fan looked at Xiao Jin.

"Big… Big Brother!!"

"Wooo… you finally remembered me!"

Xiao Jin was beyond excited; he rushed to Xiao Fan's side, tears streaming down his face.

"I just wanted to let you father and son reunite for a while longer," Xiao Fan said with a smile.

When the Old Lion saw Xiao Fan, his expression was one of shock.

He's this strong already?!

Although the aura emanating from the other party was somewhat hidden, he could still sense a bit of it, and it was incredibly terrifying.

The group of Great Strength Bull Demon Clan guards trembled when they saw that the newcomer was Xiao Fan.

They remained silent, quietly regenerating their limbs.

"Big Brother, when are we leaving?!" Xiao Jin asked hurriedly.

But after saying this, he silently turned his head and glanced at the Old Lion.

"Father, I'm going out to take a look; I'll come back to see you later."

"This… Son… Sigh, alright, you go ahead…" The Old Lion sighed helplessly.

Xiao Fan gave a wry smile; this lion…

"No need for that. You two can leave together this time," Xiao Fan said.

"Huh?"

Xiao Jin and the Old Lion were both stunned for a moment, and they both looked at Xiao Fan simultaneously.

The immeasurable divine pearl on Xiao Fan's wrist emitted a divine light, and then he gave a soft shout toward the altar.

"Release!"

*Crack* *Crack*…

Dazzling multi-colored light radiated from the altar, and the chains on the Old Lion snapped all at once.

"I… I'm free!!"