Furthermore, even if Ye Xiao returned, what could he do? His current level was only at the fourth stage of Qi Refining, while Ye Fan had already reached the seventh stage of Qi Refining. His strength was still far from enough to contend with Ye Fan. Even if he could catch up and surpass Ye Fan's level, the sacred golden core Ye Fan had awakened was still too valuable, and the Ye family would definitely side with him.
"Sacred Golden Core...damn it..." Ye Xiao continued to curse and curse in his mind furiously, but suddenly, he thought, he had also awakened a golden core in his body. But what kind of golden core had he awakened? Was it an ordinary golden core or something else? Ye Xiao himself was confused about his own golden core.
Ye Xiao could sense that his golden core was vast, and he also felt that his golden core was very different from the golden cores of ordinary cultivators.
Of course, understanding the golden core is very common for cultivators, and Le Zan is no exception. He has been studying all the methods for awakening the golden core, including the golden cores that every cultivator generally possesses. Therefore, he realized that his golden core was very different from the golden cores of the cultivators he knew. Whether his was a failed golden core or a special type, he himself still didn't understand.
At this moment, Ye Xiao abandoned his intention to return to the Ye family residence and turned to enter the dense forest. Ye Xiao's mind was filled with anger at both the Ye family and Ye Fan. However, he still couldn't decide whether or not he should take revenge on the Ye family and Ye Fan in the future.
Furthermore, Ye Xiao himself wasn't confident about whether he possessed the ability. After all, his level was too weak. Let alone facing Ye Fan or the Ye family, even an ordinary Ye family elder would be beyond Ye Xiao's ability. Therefore, Ye Xiao remained undecided on his current goal and simply intended to leave.
A few moments later, Ye Xiao returned to the depths of the forest. He didn't return to the lakeside because, during his journey back, he had overheard some people talking about the strange earthquake and the black lightning that fell from the sky centering on the lake. This meant that the earthquake and lightning were not only felt and experienced by him, but the entire area. Therefore, Ye Xiao didn't return to the lakeside, worried that someone would find him there and suspect that the earthquake and lightning were related to him.
Now, with his golden core awakened and his cultivation level increased, Ye Xiao began to notice a marked difference in his hearing and vision, especially his soul. He could sense the power of his soul within him. During the journey, Ye Xiao experimented with using his soul power. It didn't take long for him to become accustomed to using it.
And here, using his soul power to sense the auras of living creatures around him, Ye Xiao found nothing, so he felt this was a safe place to hide for a while.
This method of soul power to sense the aura of living beings is called soul perception release. Of course, the ability to release soul perception also depends on your cultivation level and soul strength. The stronger you are, the wider your perception can reach.
Deep in the dense forest, Ye Xiao discovered a large tree with a small gap between its roots. The gap was narrow and could only fit one person. Ye Xiao tried to sense the inside of the gap and discovered that the area within the gap was actually a fairly deep cave. Even with his soul perception, he couldn't sense the end of the cave passage through the gap in the tree's roots.
Indeed, the current range Ye Xiao's soul perception could reach was only a few dozen meters.
Ye Xiao slowly entered the gap between the roots. It took some effort to squeeze through. The gap was only about the size of Ye Xiao's body, or even slightly smaller.
After a while, Ye Xiao finally made it through. The gap was extremely dark inside. However, Ye Xiao had now awakened his Golden Core, making him a cultivator. Although this place was dark, light and darkness were no different, and he could see clearly even in the dark.
Ahead, Ye Xiao saw a seemingly endless passageway. The passageway appeared straight, but it sloped downwards. Furthermore, the ground beneath Ye Xiao's feet felt damp and slippery. Fortunately, he was a cultivator, otherwise, such a trivial matter would have caused Ye Xiao considerable difficulty.
Ye Xiao now wrapped his feet in energy flowing through each of his meridians, allowing him to walk easily on the damp and slippery ground.
Ye Xiao slowly walked through the cave. Judging from the condition of the ground and the passages, he felt that this place must have been created by someone. But who was it?
Ye Xiao considered several possibilities, but with some hesitation, he decided to investigate.
Inside the Ye family...
The main hall of the Ye family head's residence...
The large, long dining table was filled with a variety of delicious-looking dishes.
Currently, the Ye family head, Ye Xiao and Ye Fan's father, looked very solemn and sat in the largest chair. He appeared nervous as he tapped the large, long table with his index finger.
"Why haven't you arrived yet?" The Ye family head muttered under his breath. He was eagerly awaiting the arrival of the great elder sent by the Sacred Immortal Sect to pick up Ye Fan.
Several Ye family experts were also sitting together, eagerly awaiting the arrival of the messenger.