Checking in for 100,000 Years Chapter 1023: Your True Form Is the Black Ming Divine Spider, Right?

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Previously on Checking in for 100,000 Years...
Ye Yun learns from the Mist Kirin that the Divine Land spirits ambushed it to steal a message related to an alliance against the Dragon Clan. The Mist Kirin guides Ye Yun to Mount Immortal, where a perilous teleportation array to the Holy Kirin Continent is located. Meanwhile, the Grey Mist Sea dissipates, and Ye Yun and Gu Anran emerge to find the Ten Thousand Monster God Temple purchasing Fog Demon Inner Dans.
"Junior sister, some people simply don't grasp what's good for them. We'll make them face the reality later!" Ye Yun said with a grin. The team of a middle-aged man nearby consisted of just over a dozen individuals, with their highest cultivation base reaching merely the third layer of the God Monarch Realm. In Ye Yun's estimation, these individuals were akin to mere ants. Therefore, their existence wasn't worth the effort of killing them to vent his anger. Showing them the stark truth later would undoubtedly be more satisfying. "Haha... You are absolutely right, senior brother!" Gu Anran chuckled. The middle-aged man grimly inquired, "What cunning stratagem do you two have in mind?" "None whatsoever. We are merely two humble cultivators at the True God Realm. How could we possibly dare to challenge you?" Ye Yun gestured dismissively with his hands. "Indeed, our small team is so weak; how could we ever compare to your robust and mighty group?" Gu Anran added with a smile. Picturing the stunned expressions these people would wear later when selling Fog Demon Inner Cores, the sibling pair felt a surge of secret delight. "You two do possess some common sense then." The middle-aged man flicked his sleeves, emitting a snort of displeasure. Ye Yun maintained his smile without uttering a word, and Gu Anran mirrored his silence. A remarkable unspoken understanding seemed to exist between the siblings at that precise moment. The group advanced rapidly, and it was not long before Gu Anran's turn arrived. Gu Anran sprang up and gracefully leaped onto the Celestial Boat. "How many Fog Demon Inner Cores do you possess?" The immense Monster Clan figure from the Ten Thousand Monster God Temple sat behind a table, his head bent as he scribbled something down. "Two thousand, eight hundred, and forty-six." Gu Anran offered a faint smile, producing a storage ring and placing it upon the table. "That many?" The Monster Clan Big Man displayed surprise, lifting his head to regard Gu Anran. How could this young monk, seemingly only at the first level of the True God Realm, have managed to slay so many Fog Monsters? "Your team is indeed quite formidable..." the Monster Clan Big Man remarked with a smile. "Sir, this young lady must be attempting to deceive you. Their team only has two True God Realm cultivators. How could they possibly have killed so many Fog Monsters?" the middle-aged man bellowed from a nearby location. "Your team consists of only two individuals?" the Monster Clan Big Man inquired, his curiosity piqued. As he spoke, he subtly probed Gu Anran, sensing something. "Are you also of the Demon Clan?" he suddenly asked, before Gu Anran could respond. "Yes, sir, I am also of the Demon Clan. We share the same lineage..." Gu Anran chuckled, gesturing towards the storage ring. "Wouldn't you know if there are that many Fog Demon Inner Cores just by looking?" "Very well!" He seemed to discern something. The Monster Clan Big Man's expression flickered, shifting between various emotions, yet he still reached for the storage ring. He channeled a wisp of mana into it, and upon witnessing the quantity of demon beast inner cores within, his face registered astonishment. There were indeed a considerable number of Fog Demon Inner Cores present. For two young cultivators at the True God Realm, this was truly a monumental accomplishment. "You have reported the number accurately. I had not anticipated your team possessing such strength..." The Monster Clan Big Man’s shocked gaze softened slightly as he looked at Gu Anran, a hint of warmth entering his eyes. "What? There are that many Fog Demon Inner Cores? How is this even possible?" Hearing the Monster Clan Big Man's confirmation, the middle-aged man's countenance transformed dramatically beside Ye Yun. "I informed you earlier, old friend, do you believe it now?" Ye Yun inquired with a smile. "I refuse to believe it! How could two cultivators with such low cultivation bases possibly slay that many Fog Monsters?" the middle-aged man sputtered indignantly. "How dare you question my words?" The Monster Clan Big Man unleashed a palm strike through the air, causing the middle-aged man to cry out, spew a mouthful of blood, and be flung backward. His entire team stood frozen in fear, not daring to make a sound. Even their God Monarch Realm captain would not have dared to interfere. Such was the formidable power wielded by the renowned Ten Thousand Monster God Temple! "Haha, serves you right! You got exactly what you deserved!" Witnessing the middle-aged man being struck down, Gu Anran clapped her hands and burst into laughter. "Kindly state your desired exchange, and I shall fulfill it." The Monster Clan Big Man regarded Gu Anran, his tone gentle. "Sir, I wish to exchange two-thirds of the cores for Spirit Stones, and the remaining portion for cultivation pills!" Gu Anran deliberated for a moment before stating her request. "Agreed!" The Monster Clan Big Man gestured with his hand, and two attendants approached. These attendants presented Gu Anran with Spirit Stones and cultivation pills, respectively. After the transaction was complete. As Gu Anran prepared to depart, the Monster Clan Big Man suddenly smiled and asked softly, "Young lady, is your true form a Black Ming Divine Spider?" "Yes, how did you know?" Gu Anran looked surprised."Because my master, the Ninth Temple Master of the Ten Thousand Monster God Temple, is just like you..." the large monster man stated kindly. "Really?" Gu Anran was taken aback, not expecting the Ninth Temple Master of the Ten Thousand Monster God Temple to also be a Black Ming Divine Spider. "Interesting, so this Ten Thousand Monster God Temple holds many secrets?" Ye Yun chuckled inwardly. He had initially thought his junior sister seemed to have lost her mysterious aura, but unexpectedly, here at the Ten Thousand Monster God Temple, she had unearthed a clue. Could this so-called Ninth Temple Master be the true form of a Ghost God Spider? Ye Yun looked forward to the possibility. "Young lady, my master instructed us long ago to look out for our fellow Black Ming Divine Spiders. Now that I have met you, I can report back to my master. How about you come back with me first? What do you think?" the large monster man asked with a smile. "Senior brother..." Gu Anran hesitated, turning to gaze at Ye Yun. Ye Yun gracefully descended onto the Celestial Boat. "Alright, then we shall head to the Ten Thousand Monster God Temple," Ye Yun nodded. "Is this your senior brother?" The large monster man appraised Ye Yun, discovering he was a human cultivator and a trace of disappointment flickered in his eyes. If he had found two Black Ming Divine Spiders, it would have been a great contribution. Nevertheless, even a single Black Ming Divine Spider was exceedingly rare. This task assigned by their master had not been completed by these disciples for many years. After waiting quietly for a short while, once all the Fog Demon Inner Cores were acquired by the Ten Thousand Monster God Temple, the Celestial Boat ascended rapidly and departed. After traveling for approximately seven to eight more days, the Celestial Boat finally reached the Ten Thousand Monster God Temple. This immense temple was nestled within a vast mountain range characterized by nine sprawling branches, each stretching over ten thousand miles, signifying a powerful faction of the Ten Thousand Monster God Temple. The Celestial Boat alighted upon the highest mountain summit. Two disciples from the Ninth Hall promptly flew over. "Brother Liao, you've returned!" one of them inquired with a smile. "Yes!" The large monster man nodded and grinned, then cast his gaze toward a particular grand hall, lowering his voice to ask, "Has master returned yet?" "Not yet..." The disciple shook his head, glancing in a specific direction, and whispered, "The Yin Yang Cave is extremely baffling; it might take a while for the master and the other temple masters to return!" "Your master isn't here?" Gu Anran inquired, a hint of disappointment coloring her small face. "My master has journeyed to the Yin Yang Cave, a recently discovered ancient ruin. Rumor has it that the Yin Yang Cave is fraught with peril, and at present, most of the disciples from our Ten Thousand Monster God Temple have accompanied the nine temple masters there..." the large monster man said with a helpless shrug and a smile.