Chapter 660: The Carefree Step!

A wisp of divine soul surged into the jade slip. As Yang Tian's mind probed inside, he arrived in a gray, hazy world, indistinct and unclear.

“To enter this gate, one must execute the Carefree Eight Wastelands Step. Do not enter unless you have mastered it.”

An ancient voice fell, and a divine light flickered in Yang Tian's eyes. His throat rolled slightly: “Could this be the jade slip of the Carefree Step?”

The Eight Wastelands Step was derived from the Carefree Step—of this Yang Tian was certain. But this jade slip actually required the Eight Wastelands Step to open it; truly mysterious.

“Whether it is or not, it’s probably a top-tier divine ability of Carefree Valley.” Licking his lips, Yang Tian couldn’t help but grin.

His divine soul coalesced into a body, and he moved at once. His feet flickered rapidly, and in an instant eight shadows appeared in the void, treading upon the gray, hazy space.

Just as Yang Tian waited, a thunderous roar suddenly sounded in his ears. The surrounding gray mist scattered, revealing a new world.

It seemed to be a small world. In the void, a celestial roc whose body spanned ten thousand li filled the sky, its immense form pressing down upon the heavens, an indescribable divine might spreading.

“Golden-winged Great Roc!” Seeing the celestial roc in the void, Yang Tian’s heart trembled, and he exclaimed in shock.

Boom! Its enormous wings suddenly spread, and a gale swept through heaven and earth. The celestial roc seemed to merge into the void storm, vanishing in the blink of an eye, its speed reaching the extreme.

“Carefree” is a technique created by the original master after observing a perfected celestial roc’s extreme speed, possessing the ability to roam the nine heavens.

This step technique is divided into three levels: the first level, Soaring Void; the second, Grand Void; the third, Freedom.

When the Freedom level is perfected, one can instantly traverse ninety thousand li with a single stride! Truly eternal freedom, the ultimate speed of heaven and earth!

Rows of ancient characters appeared. Yang Tian was ecstatic; he hadn’t expected this to be the Carefree Step. Had it come too easily?

But Yang Tian did not know that the seal on the jade slip had been undone a few days earlier. Xiao Yuan had obtained this divine ability but had not yet had time to practice it before coming to Juling City.

This clan technique could not be taken out of the mountain gate, but Xiao Yuan was arrogant and overbearing, looking down on everyone, and the old ancestor was the supreme elder of the Carefree Valley, so naturally he did not take these rules seriously.

He perhaps never imagined that he, who had always been domineering since childhood, would one day be killed by someone...

That was how Yang Tian got such a windfall; otherwise, even if he had obtained the jade slip, the seal alone would have been something Yang Tian could not break.

"But unfortunately, it's only the first level's technique..." After reading the contents, Yang Tian sighed. Although it had three levels, only the first was present.

After thinking for a while, Yang Tian shook his head inwardly and said, "Getting the first level is already an incredible blessing. I'll find a way to get the other techniques later."

He pondered for a moment, then closed his eyes and began to comprehend the technique. With the foundation of the Eight Desolate Steps, the first level was much easier.

The place where Yang Tian was in seclusion was less than fifty li from Giant Spirit City. At this moment, the Bai family was in a panic, and even the old ancestor had come out of seclusion, fearing that the Carefree Valley would take the opportunity to strike.

Xiao Hai was utterly enraged; his powerful aura shook the entire Giant Spirit City. When he had chased after him earlier, all he saw were afterimages of the Eight Desolate Steps, and he never found the real body.

"This little bastard!" The roar shook the void. Xiao Hai's hair flew wildly, and his eyes turned red.

Just as he was enraged, his sleeve suddenly flicked, and a jade jar appeared in his hand. Compared to before, this jade jar had a crack in it.

"What's going on?" Xiao Hai's eyelids couldn't help twitching. When he opened the jade jar, wisps of pure soul energy were dissipating.

"Bastard!" He was furious. His eyes fixed on Xiao Yuan's disintegrating body, and the corners of his eyes split. He really couldn't understand how, under his watch, the soul body had been severely injured.

"Father, the soul in my Void Ring was killed by that little beast..." A screeching voice like a pig being slaughtered rang out. Xiao Yuan's face twisted, his eyes filled with resentment and fear.

"This little bastard, I will definitely catch him!" Xiao Hai's fists crackled as he clenched them, and he growled.

At this moment, Xiao Yuan's soul body couldn't help trembling, and he said in a panic, "The first-level technique of the Carefree Divine Art was in the Void Ring. I forgot to return it to the Sutra Library when I came out."

"What?!" Hearing this, Xiao Hai was momentarily stunned, then his pupils suddenly contracted, and he said in disbelief.

If Yang Tian mastered the Eight Desolations Step and obtained the first level of the Carefree Step technique, even he could not bear the consequences!

Wu Li's face also turned grim instantly. Even he was not qualified to comprehend Carefree Step, which showed how fearsome it was—it was the supreme divine skill of Carefree Valley! And he had actually brought it out of Carefree Valley.

You wretched brat! His face flushed purple with rage. Losing the clan's divine skill was a crime even he could not escape blame for.

Father... save me... I don't want to die... Xiao Yuan's soul body was severely wounded again, and he roared, I don't want to die... save me...

Xiao Hai's hand trembled upon hearing this. Losing the divine skill could not be concealed; the Sutra Library surely had records. Going back now would be walking to his death.

However, Xiao Yuan's soul body was on the verge of collapse. If he did not return to the valley, his soul might be destroyed.

Second Elder, I heard the Bai family has a Soul Nourishing Pool. I think... At this moment, a hint of coldness flashed in Wu Li's eyes as he spoke in a low voice.

Soul Nourishing Pool... Xiao Hai's pupils contracted slightly as he murmured to himself. He was somewhat surprised—this was a rare treasure.

Indeed, the Bai family does have one. Xiao Yuan cupped his hands and sneered, Moreover, that brat has a close relationship with the Bai family's eldest young lady. I say we capture that woman and force him to show up. Then the technique will naturally return. This is a perfect two-birds-with-one-stone opportunity!

Right, capture that Bai family bitch! Xiao Yuan suddenly shrieked, a lecherous and venomous look flashing in his eyes. Even at a time like this, he couldn't stop thinking about women...

You wretched brat, you'll die because of women sooner or later. Xiao Hai grew angrier the more he looked, unable to resist scolding him. Xiao Yuan had excellent talent, but unfortunately, he spent most of his time on women.

The entire Bai family was bustling, and the atmosphere among the high-ranking members was extremely oppressive. No one had expected today's events to end this way.

They knew nothing about the mysterious youth's movement technique. Ningxue and Ningxiu had not revealed Yang Tian's technique either; it was too sensitive. They feared that if they did, the Bai family would face endless trouble. Yang Tian was like a hornet's nest now.

While they were discussing, a figure suddenly floated high in the sky. It was an old man in white, his solemn eyes fixed on the outside.

Ancestor... Many of the Bai family's experts were stirred. With the ancestor here, the situation would improve considerably.

I wonder what brings Brother Hai to our family? A faint voice rang out, and everyone around tensed up, sighing inwardly that what was bound to come had finally come.

Hmph, you old ghost, still alive! A cold laugh echoed as Xiao Hai's figure appeared in the meeting hall, his face utterly grim.

The Bai family's warriors were furious, but no one dared to speak. They simply could not afford to offend Carefree Valley.

The Bai family ancestor sneered inwardly, remaining on high alert. Xiao Hai was extremely powerful, a veteran expert.

I heard your clan has a Soul Nourishing Pool. Open it now; I need to use it. Xiao Hai's gloomy gaze swept around, and he sneered, If you don't want the Supreme Elder to personally pay a visit, you'd better behave.

This was a blatant threat. The strength of Carefree Valley's Supreme Elder was unfathomable, and the Bai family members were angry but dared not speak.

Since Brother Hai wants to use it, there's no reason not to. The Bai family ancestor said with a faint smile, but inwardly he sneered. The Soul Nourishing Pool had been mostly drained; it would take decades to recover, and the soul energy inside was meager.

The soul energy inside is almost depleted... Ningxue's cheeks couldn't help but curl into a smile as she murmured to herself.

The Bai family's high-ranking members naturally knew about the changes in the Soul Nourishing Pool and secretly chuckled to themselves.

In that ancient hall, a group of Bai family members watched helplessly as Xiao Hai and Wu Li's figures entered the treasure site.

They clenched their fists one after another. Perhaps many of the younger generation understood at this moment what a clan was, what family disgrace was, and what honor was!

You, come in here! As soon as Xiao Hai's foot stepped inside, a tremendous suction force surged, pulling toward Ningxiu's delicate body.

How dare you! The Bai family ancestor was furious, his figure instantly appearing in front of Ningxiu as he blasted the suction force apart with a palm strike.

Hehe... trying to match me in speed? You're far from it... A sinister voice rang out, but his target was Ningxue. She was directly snatched away.

Sister... Ningxiu's eyes instantly turned red.

I hope you won't do anything unwise. Of course, if you want to save her, hand over that little bastard. Otherwise, I won't hesitate to make this delicate little girl suffer unforgettable pain!

The unhurried words fell, and the entire Bai family erupted in fury!