Chapter 2065: Chapter 2065: An Encounter in the Small Town

In the blink of an eye, the group had already ventured deep into the Mist Sea Gobi for three days.

During these three days, Zhou Yu finally understood why this place was called the Mist Sea Gobi.

Because, every once in a while, an endless fog would appear on this Gobi Desert.

Moreover, this fog was quite peculiar, as it could faintly absorb the cultivators’ True Yuan.

Although this absorption was extremely slow, one might not even sense it if not careful.

Yet, it truly existed.

Of course, besides this, there were no other situations.

Nevertheless, Zhou Yu and the others remained completely focused, constantly on guard.

Three days later, the group arrived at a basin on the Gobi Desert.

This basin stretched for a million miles and differed from other places on the Gobi Desert.

Here, the temperature was noticeably higher.

Moreover, the closer to the center of the basin, the higher the temperature.

Even Zhou Yu felt a trace of scorching heat.

At that moment, Ye Ling suddenly approached Zhou Yu.

"Mr. Zhou, do you know the origin of this basin?"

Zhou Yu was taken aback.

Since the five gathered together, he and Ye Ling rarely had private conversations, and Ye Ling had never approached Zhou Yu before.

Unexpectedly, Ye Ling actively came up this time.

Zhou Yu shook his head.

"I truly do not know!"

Ye Ling smiled and said:

"Li Dao You mentioned earlier that this was once an ocean."

"This statement is indeed correct."

"However, what he doesn’t know is that this ocean also contained an alien species, second only to Divine Beast level, named the Heavenly Lion Sea Rhinoceros!"

"At that time, the existence of the Heavenly Lion Sea Rhinoceros was highly revered even by the Withered Water Wood Clan and the Phantom Clan."

"But later, a Divine Phoenix appeared here."

"For some unknown reason, the two superior beings had a historic battle."

"During the battle, the Divine Phoenix used the Phoenix True Fire to forcibly evaporate the ocean..."

Upon hearing Ye Ling’s words, Zhou Yu’s eyes revealed a look of shock.

An ocean stretching millions of miles, such an immense area, is unimaginably overwhelming to be able to evaporate it.

This is much larger than the ocean adjacent to the Dragon Country beside the Human Clan Plane.

Just thinking about it feels too shocking.

After a brief moment of shock, Zhou Yu asked:

"What was the outcome of that battle?"

"Did the Heavenly Lion Sea Rhinoceros lose?"

Ye Ling shook his head.

"I don’t know about this."

"Probably no one knows."

Zhou Yu took a deep breath and said:

"Divine Beasts, such superior existences, are simply unfathomable."

"We cultivators might not be able to reach that level in a lifetime."

Ye Ling smiled faintly.

"That might not be the case."

"Human and Demon Clans within the Mahayana Realm level can at least confront a Divine Beast."

"Though not a match in the end, they can at least barely manage to protect themselves."

"If one day I can reach such a realm, wouldn’t that be wonderful?"

Ye Ling seemed to murmur to herself, smiling at Zhou Yu before leaving.

Zhou Yu felt a bit puzzled but couldn’t figure out why.

He shook his head and decided not to think further.

About half a day later, Li Su, walking at the front, suddenly stopped, a look of surprise appearing on his face.

Immediately, Xiao Baifeng and the others halted as well.

"Li Dao You, what’s wrong?"

Xiao Baifeng asked.

Li Su cast a strange glance at the group and said:

"There is something unusual ahead."

"There seems to be a lot of energy fluctuations there!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yu and the others hurried forward, released their Divine Sense, and scanned in the direction Li Su pointed.

Upon investigating, everyone was stunned.

Indeed, about five hundred miles ahead, there was a small town.

This town was quite rudimentary, even without a perimeter wall.

However, within the town, energy surged.

More strangely, aside from people from the Withered Water Wood Clan and the Phantom Clan, there were many other alien races within the town.

Seeing this scene, everyone revealed a look of surprise.

"Could this be a city for trade between alien races?"

Xiao Baifeng hesitated and said.

The youth surnamed Long nodded.

"Possibly!"

"After all, regardless of whether they are alien races or not, they need goods exchanged, right?"

"It’s just unexpected that the trade location is in such a barren place."

"So what do we do now??"

The youth surnamed Long looked at the group.

Li Su wore a confident smile.

"Since it isn’t just the Withered Water Wood Clan and the Phantom Clan here, it means this place is originally mixed with different alien races. We can disguise a bit and go in for a look."

"That way, not only can we gather intelligence, but with luck, we might find one or two treasures."

The youth surnamed Long was the first to agree upon hearing Li Su’s words.

Xiao Baifeng also had no objections.

Everyone was a top elite, naturally possessing this bit of courage.

However, Zhou Yu furrowed his brow.

"I believe we should not go in."

"We just need to complete our task as planned and avoid unnecessary trouble!"

Upon hearing this, Li Su immediately scoffed:

"Mr. Zhou, if you’re scared, you can just stay outside."

"Just wait here!"

That’s when Ye Ling spoke.

"I agree with Mr. Zhou’s view; I also think it’s unnecessary to go in."

"Places with many people also have more disputes; not provoking others doesn’t mean you won’t be provoked!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yu was stunned, looking at Ye Ling.

What’s with this woman?

Zhou Yu had a feeling that this woman seemed to want to approach him.

Of course, not physically but in a way that’s unclear or indescribable.

Li Su never expected Ye Ling to stand with Zhou Yu again, his face turning extremely sullen.

The youth surnamed Long also frequently glanced at Zhou Yu and Ye Ling.

His eyes flashed with an unusual look as well.

Clearly, he also noticed that these two seemed somewhat different now.

At this moment, Xiao Baifeng said:

"Since there’s disagreement, why don’t the two of you go in first, while I stay outside with Mr. Zhou and Ye?"

Li Su, upon hearing this, glanced at the youth surnamed Long.

Their eyes both flashed with an unusual look.

Then, Li Su said:

"Fine, since some don’t want to go in, then we won’t go in."

"We bypass this area and continue on our way!"

The youth surnamed Long also agreed:

"Alright."

Upon seeing this, Zhou Yu’s eyes flashed with an unusual look.

He unobtrusively glanced at Li Su and the youth surnamed Long, then glanced at Ye Ling.

These two seemed to have an interest in Ye Ling.

Could there be something shady going on?

Of course, this was just Zhou Yu’s speculation.

Five people immediately set off towards the side, intending to bypass the city.

However, just as they were about to leave, suddenly, a voice sounded unexpectedly around them.

"Since you’re here, why not enter the city for a visit?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yu and the others’ expressions changed, and they immediately employed their defenses, intently watching their surroundings!