Checking in for 100,000 Years Chapter 1006 1006: Is That the Little Girl from Thousand Desolate Ridge?

A 'blood-colored demon'? Ye Yun's brow arched, pondering what sort of creature this could be within the Grey Mist Sea, beyond the known Fog Monsters.

"What demon are you speaking of?" Gu Anran questioned the youth before her, her frown deepening. "What nonsense is this?"

The young man, who was at the fifth level of the True God Realm, wiped the perspiration from his forehead and stated with residual fear, "I am not lying. Within the Grey Mist Sea, there exist incredibly terrifying blood-colored demons that specifically prey upon cultivators of the True God Realm!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Yun remained unperturbed.

Gu Anran, however, knitted her brows, contemplating the youth's alarming words.

At that moment, several of the youth's companions converged, all blotting sweat from their brows, casting somewhat pitying glances at the two young cultivators of the True God Realm before them.

A young man, appearing to be around thirty, let out a sigh and offered a kindly warning, "Ah, the two of you are truly like newborn calves, unafraid of tigers, venturing into the Grey Mist Sea with only a First Level and Third Layer cultivator of the True God Realm? Are you not worried you might not emerge alive?"

"Indeed, we advise you to depart swiftly! With the elusive blood-colored demons rampant and numerous formidable Fog Monsters present, this is not a venture you can handle!"

The youth at the fifth level of True God Realm also added his earnest advice.

"We, as senior and junior siblings, are merely entering the Grey Mist Sea for some cultivation experience. However, we appreciate your kind intentions!"

Gu Anran clasped her hands together, replying politely.

Recognizing the sincerity of their concern, she felt it appropriate to acknowledge it.

"Sigh! Since you are resolute in your decision to enter, we shall not impede you further. Just remember, these blood-colored demons have only recently appeared. Two members of our team were instantly consumed by these very demons upon entry, so exercise extreme caution..."

The youth at the fifth level of True God Realm exhaled, his expression pained as he recalled the grievous loss.

"Fellow Daoist, could you describe what this blood-colored demon looks like?"

Gu Anran's eyes widened slightly as she inquired.

Recollecting the gruesome scene from before, a flicker of terror crossed the youth's eyes.

He lowered his head, still visibly shaken, and confessed, "I couldn't get a clear look; it was merely a flash of crimson light, and the person vanished. Their entire body was consumed, leaving nothing but bones!"

"Very well, thank you."

Gu Anran, her expression largely unchanged, once more cupped her hands in gratitude.

Ye Yun stood nearby, a faint smile playing on his lips.

In this world, myriad strange beings existed, with some specifically inclined to blood-drinking, while others feasted on flesh.

However, none were known to exclusively consume bone.

Bidding farewell to the group, Gu Anran and Ye Yun proceeded into the Grey Mist Sea without a backward glance.

"This pair of senior and junior siblings may be heading for misfortune!"

The young leader, around thirty, gazed at the slowly undulating grey mist and sighed with helplessness.

"We have issued our warning; if they choose to proceed, there is little more we can do. Fate is predetermined; it all hinges on their luck and destiny..."

The youth at the fifth level of True God Realm offered a wry smile, shrugging his shoulders.

The group quickly made their departure.

It wasn't solely their small contingent; individuals continuously streamed out from the periphery of the Grey Mist Sea.

The majority comprised teams at the True God Realm, with occasional appearances from teams even at the Divine Monarch Realm.

Within the confines of the Grey Mist Sea.

"Senior Brother, thankfully, this grey mist does not impede divine sense. Its effect is limited; otherwise, entering this place would be akin to navigating in utter darkness!"

Gu Anran's delicate face tensed as she cautiously surveyed their surroundings, speaking with careful deliberation.

A touch of apprehension about the elusive blood-colored demon lingered, prompting her to raise a small hand, clutching the Mirror of Chaos.

Her feet remained poised, ready to activate the Teleportation Boots at a moment's notice.

As for the Silver Titanium Armor, long since refined and concealed within her body, it was perpetually in an active state.

These three supreme god-tier treasures constituted the bedrock of Gu Anran's survival.

She harbored no concerns regarding her senior brother accompanying her.

Her senior brother possessed far greater might than she did.

As a distinguished Refining Master, he carried an even greater armament of treasures, leaving her with no cause for worry.

Ye Yun extended a hand, brushing against the grey mist, sensing its properties with care. He commented with a smile, "This grey mist carries a mild poison. Its effect on human cultivators is negligible, but it significantly impacts cultivators of the demon clan..."

"Senior Brother, let us seek out the Fog Monster!"

Gu Anran brandished her sword with a grin, making the eager suggestion.

Now fully equipped and armed, her anticipation was palpable.

"Let us proceed, my dear junior sister!"

Ye Yun returned her smile with warmth.

The two walked abreast, venturing deeper into the swirling grey mist.

Even with the pervasive grey mist obscuring their vision, their divine senses allowed them to perceive their surroundings quite clearly.

Before long, their path led them into a valley.

A considerable mass of grey mist was observed lingering motionlessly upon a colossal stone, hundreds of feet away.

Startled by the sudden appearance of the two individuals, the grey mist swiftly ascended and lunged towards them.

As it surged through the air, the grey mist coalesced into a humanoid form, wielding a blade fashioned from fog, which it then brought down with formidable force.

"So, this is what they call a Fog Monster..."

Upon witnessing the Fog Monster, Ye Yun simply let out a soft chuckle, making no move to intervene.

The creature's cultivation level was situated at the second level of the True God Realm, not particularly imposing, yet perfectly suited for his junior sister's training.

"Ah, a Fog Monster?"

Gu Anran also noticed the presence of the Fog Monster.

"You vile Fog Monster, how dare you lurk here and attempt to ambush me!" she vociferated, leaping skyward, her sword already drawn as she charged forth.

The Fog Monster advanced with aggressive intent, and a flash of blade light descended.

Gu Anran promptly raised the Mirror of Chaos, and a beam of light emanated from it.

Bam!

The descending blade light was forcefully repelled.

The Fog Monster registered surprise, and before it could even begin to process the event, the young girl clad in white surged forward with astonishing speed, materializing directly before it.

A brilliant flash of sword light instantly illuminated its vision.

Pfft...

A dull thud echoed as Gu Anran's sword cleanly bisected the Fog Monster.

The Fog Monster met its demise on the spot.

"These minor Fog Monsters are not nearly as formidable as I had anticipated!"

Gu Anran chirped merrily, descending gracefully from the sky.

She employed her sword to pry open the creature's form, extracting its inner core.

Ye Yun approached as well, his gaze settling upon the demon core, which was still enveloped in wisps of mist.

"Senior Brother, can this item be beneficial for cultivation?"

Gu Anran inquired with a smile, her delicate hands cradling the mist-enshrouded demon core.

"It can indeed, though its utility for human cultivators is rather limited. However, for certain members of the demon clan, it might serve as a valuable supplementary resource for their cultivation!"

Ye Yun responded with a smile.

The Ten Thousand Monster God Temple's high-priced acquisition of Fog Monster inner cores likely stemmed from their leadership's intention to employ them for augmenting their own cultivation bases.

Ye Yun observed as the Fog Monster's body dissolved into mist and slowly dissipated after its demise.

"Once defeated, a Fog Monster reverts to mere grey mist... Senior Brother, could it be that the Grey Mist Sea itself is an enormous demonic beast?"

Gu Anran inquired, her eyes wide, casting a somewhat fearful glance around.

"It's a plausible theory, yet the Grey Mist Sea only materialized relatively recently, and its nature remains a mystery to all..."

Ye Yun answered with his characteristic nonchalance.

Abruptly, a streak of crimson light pierced the distant haze.

"A blood-colored fiend!"

Gu Anran gasped, her youthful features instantly contorting with tension as she swiftly assumed a defensive stance.

"Could that be the young lady from the Thousand Desolate Ridge?"

Ye Yun directed his gaze in a specific direction, a flicker of surprise registering in his heart, and the enigmatic expression on his face shifted once more.