The sky was vast and clear, with no clouds in sight, appearing as if a colossal mirror of blue, pristine and luminous... "Li!" Suddenly, a sound of a crane's call echoed across the still heavens, followed by a white silhouette rushing from afar, sweeping through the sky with a gust of wind. Only when it drew near could one see that the white figure was a towering white crane, several figures seated comfortably on its broad back—none other than Xiao Yan and his companions who had just departed from Xing Yun Pavilion. This journey to the Beast Domain will certainly not be smooth sailing. With so many powerful beings drawn to the ancient ruins, securing what one needs in such a place is no easy task. For this reason, Xiao Yan has brought along Xiao Yi, Zi Yan, Tian Huo Master, and even Chen Zhang. With this strong lineup, combined with Xiao Yan's current prowess, their standing is exceptionally formidable—though they may not be able to dominate the Beast Domain outright, they are certainly not someone anyone dares to challenge casually. "Oh, what's there to enjoy in the Beast Domain? Where's the point of going anywhere..." Zi Yan expressed her complaints about the destination, murmuring this repeatedly throughout the journey. Yet Xiao Yan smiled, knowing that during the time Zi Yan had gone missing, she likely had already traveled to the Beast Domain—the heartland of the great beast clans across the Continent. Though the ancient, elusive Void Dragon was mysterious, it was probably connected through shared ancestral ties among its kind, which is why Zi Yan had followed this intuition to the Beast Domain. Hearing Zi Yan's murmurs, Xiao Yixian smiled gently as well. With Xiao Yan now fully recovered and her injuries healed, she had finally put her mind at ease. The previously tense lines of her face had now softened considerably. "Alright, stop fussing now..." Xiao Yan smiled, shaking his head and tossing a small jade bottle to Zi Yan. Receiving it, she glanced inside before her expression brightened. She poured the pill-like tablets into her mouth, chewed them thoroughly, and then chuckled happily. "That place isn't as easy to navigate as the Central Province. With ancient ruins now appearing in the Beast Domain, if you want to secure what you need, you'll have to be ready to fight hard." "Qing Luan, could you tell us about the power distribution among the factions in the Beast Domain? That way, we can make our preparations in advance—knowing who to avoid and who to pay attention to." Xiao Yan didn't pay much attention to the girl, instead turning his gaze to Mu Qing Luan, who was seated cross-legged beside her, and asked with a smile. Upon hearing this, Mu Qing Luan lifted her eyes, gazing at Xiao Yan with a touch of complexity. Who could have thought that after this serious injury, he had not only recovered but had directly advanced to the Duke of Battle rank—a level she had always dreamed of achieving. "The Beast Domain gathers nearly seventy percent of the mythical beast families across the Qi Continent—it is the realm of the beasts, home to the three major clans of the beast world: the Heavens' Fiendish Phoenix Clan, the Nine-Depths Earthly冥Snake Clan, and the Ancient Ethereal Dragon Clan..." As she spoke of the Heavens' Fiendish Phoenix Clan, Mu Qingluan fixed her gaze on Xiao Yan, her voice softening. "Be especially cautious. The Phoenix Clan is extremely sensitive to the essence of Phoenix blood. Last time you managed to evade Feng Qing'er because of her relatively weaker strength. But should you encounter a powerful member of the Phoenix Clan within the Beast Domain, it will likely be difficult to conceal your presence anymore." "As one of the three major clans of the beast world, the Phoenix Clan boasts an abundance of formidable members—extremely formidable. Even now, at your current rank of Battle Sovereign, you will only be able to retreat and avoid confrontation when facing such a powerful force. Therefore, before entering the Beast Domain, it would be wise to find a way to eliminate or neutralize the Phoenix blood essence within you." Mu Qingluan said seriously. Xiao Yan stroked his chin. The Heavens' Phoenix Clan had become one of the three foremost clans in the Beast Kingdom, and their strength was undeniable. Unless there was some exceptional circumstance, Xiao Yan didn't intend to go to war with them. Xiao Yan also glanced at Zi Yan, shaking his head slightly. Though she was a primordial void dragon, she was still too young—her strength was solid, but still far from enough to make the Celestial Phoenix Clan tremble in fear. "Don't worry," he said, turning his gaze to Qing Luan, "I'll find a way to secure the essence of the phoenix blood. "As long as you're confident, that's all that matters. You should know how serious this situation is. Offending the Celestial Phoenix Clan in the Beast Domain is much like offending the Dan Tower in the Central Region—it's extremely troublesome." Mu Qing Luan nodded gently. "The relationships within the Beast Domain are deeply interwoven. A powerful clan often has numerous subordinate clans, all of which rely on the main clan. The connections between them are extensive—indeed, more complex than the relationships between the main sects and their branch sects in the human world." "My race is the Qing Luan Clan. Though we may not match the celestial yin phoenix clan in prestige, we hold a certain reputation within the Beast Realm. Under our clan, there are nearly ten affiliated sub-clans, and collectively, their powerful members are quite formidable." Xiao Yan was somewhat amazed. The unique regions here had fostered a distinct style—similar interdependent relationships existed in the human world, yet they had developed far less intricately and intricately woven than in this place. Human hearts, at times, were far more complex than those of the beasts... "Among the beast realms, the Nine-Deep Earth冥Snake Clan holds the most affiliated subgroups. Their numbers are the largest among the three major clans. Of course, the trade-off for this numerical strength is that the purity of their bloodline has been steadily declining over time." Mu Qinglun spread her hands, saying, "The Heavenly Phoenix Clan maintains an exceptionally strict control over its bloodline. Even the remains of deceased Heavenly Phoenixes must be buried within the clan's sacred grounds. Should outsiders obtain such remains or any related items, they face only two options: either willingly hand them over to the clan, or face relentless pursuit and elimination by them." As she spoke, she gave Xiao Yan a significant, thoughtful glance, as if subtly reminding him. "As for the most enigmatic Primordial Void Dragon... we haven't heard of any subordinate clans they possess. Of course, this likely reflects their lack of interest; otherwise, numerous powerful clans would have naturally sought to join them." When mentioning the Primordial Void Dragons, Mu Qingluan's cheeks carried a subtle sense of reverence. Unlike the Tian Yao Phoenix Clan or the Jiyou Di Ming Mang clans, which gradually rose to prominence over time, the Primordial Void Dragons have always been the undisputed sovereign of all beasts since ancient times. From antiquity to the present, they have remained the pinnacle of excellence within the world of mythical creatures. Zi Yan opened her mouth, swallowed the last pill, chewed it a few times, then satisfiedly patted her belly, speaking casually, "The Heavenly Phoenix clan isn't as formidable as you described. In the realm of beasts, there are indeed many quiet, ancient-lineage groups descended from primordial bloodlines. Though these clans may not be numerous, their strength is exceptional—so much so that even the Heavenly Phoenix clan hesitates to provoke them. Honestly, they're just descendants with a bit of ancient Heavenly Phoenix blood. If their even older ancestors were still alive, they'd have the confidence to speak like this. Unfortunately... the true ancient Heavenly Phoenixes have vanished from this realm altogether." "And as for the Primordial Void Dragon, there are also affiliated clans—though you simply haven't heard of them." "My Qing Luan clan has always been fairly well-known within the Beast Domain. If the ancient void dragon had any subordinate clans, wouldn't I have heard about such an important matter?" Although she sensed deep down that Zǐ Yán might be right, Mu Qing Luan still felt somewhat unwilling to be lectured by such a young girl. She thus spoke out. "The Qing Luan clan?" Zǐ Yán raised her delicate brows, glanced at Mu Qing Luan with a slightly puzzled expression, and then chuckled—yet said nothing. "You..." Seeing Zǐ Yán's demeanor, Mu Qing Luan grew increasingly frustrated, and Xīo Fēng Yīn quickly stepped in to intercept her. "The ancient relic this time has been discovered in the Mountain of Fossil Remains within the Beast Domain—an area considered part of the territory of the Nine-Deep Earth-Subterranean Python Clan. It's said that the relic houses a heavenly-tier combat technique. Surely, the clan's elite will also vie for it, and the competition will undoubtedly be fierce. You must be especially cautious and, once you secure the Spirit-Infant Fruit, make a swift retreat..." Taking a deep breath, Mu Qinglun glared at Zi Yan, who remained utterly unconcerned, her tone laced with growing frustration. She then settled into a meditative posture, eyes closed, clearly deeply irritated by Zi Yan's demeanor.