The system is the proficiency panel - 262: Omen

After Jiang Yuan led the monks of Lingtian Sect and affiliated sects to the southeast edge to deal with the monsters, although the battle was fierce, relying on the strength of the monks, they quickly repelled those bloodthirsty and murderous monsters.

However, the appearance of these monsters aroused everyone's doubts - they were covered with black scales, had twisted horns on their heads, the powerful ones had wings on their backs, their eyes were blood red, and they spewed corrosive poisonous mist from their mouths, which were completely different from ordinary monsters.

After the battle, Jiang Yuan led the monks to retreat to a nearby city to rest. As night fell, in a temporary camp in the city, several monks sat around a campfire, discussing in low voices what they had seen and heard during the day.

"What are the origins of these monsters? I have never seen anything so strange."

"It's indeed not like an ordinary monster."

Another older monk said in a deep voice.

"The power they use is somewhat similar to spiritual power, but it is not spiritual power. Moreover, they are bloodthirsty and will not even let go of their own kind."

"Could it be some evil cultivator who did this?"

"Not too possible."

The older monk shook his head.

"A group of monsters of this size cannot be controlled by one person. Besides, there is a True Lord in charge of the Southern Continent. How can an evil cultivator be so bold?"

Everyone was silent for a moment, and their eyes all turned to Jiang Yuan who was sitting alone not far away. He closed his eyes and seemed to be oblivious to the discussions around him, but his fingertips unconsciously stroked a platinum bead hanging around his waist, and there was a faint black energy flowing inside the bead.

"Daozi, you are well-informed, do you know the origins of these monsters?"

Jiang Yuan slowly opened his eyes, his gaze was deep and calm, and he said lightly.

"Perhaps it is some kind of mutation, or it could be a species that escaped from the secret realm. Don't think too much about it, just continue to eliminate it tomorrow."

When everyone heard his answer, they did not dare to ask any more questions and nodded in agreement.

"Are you responsible for these monsters?"

A hoarse laugh came from within the bead.

"Why, you don't like the gift I gave you? The remaining magic energy after their death is essential for you to practice the "Thousand Changes of Demonic Shadows"."

Jiang Yuan frowned and spoke in a cold tone.

"rest assured."

The black air's voice was full of temptation.

"These monsters are not very powerful. You can easily kill them and no one will be able to find out. Wouldn't it be better for you to take this opportunity to make a contribution?"

Jiang Yuan was silent for a moment, put the beads back into his sleeve, and his eyes became firm again.

……

Western Continent, Tianyan Sect.

Daoyan finished a few days of training and slowly opened her eyes. She stood up and stretched her muscles, then picked up the jade card placed aside to check if there was any important news in the past few days. Several unread messages flashed in the jade card, and one of them about the monster beast in the southern continent caught her attention.

"The demon beast from the southern continent... Jiang Yuan?"

Daoyan took the scales and gently rubbed them with his fingertips, feeling the remaining breath on them. The scales were icy cold, with a dark luster on the surface, and a cold and violent energy fluctuation was faintly revealed.

"This breath..."

Her pupils shrank slightly, and the scene of Jiang Yuan's recent battle in the Trial Tower emerged in her mind. At that time, Jiang Yuan performed a kind of unprecedented skill, with black air lingering around him, and his moves were strange and changeable, which was somewhat similar to the aura on the scales!

"Could it be...?"

Now the aura on the scales further confirmed her guess—there might be some secret hidden in Jiang Yuan.

Daoyan pondered for a moment, put away the scales, stood up and left the room. In any case, she felt that she had to talk to Bai Hong Zhenjun.

……

Tianyan Peak.

"Master, I have something important to report."

She whispered to herself, then turned and walked towards the stone hall on the top of the peak. The stone hall was simple and heavy, with the words "Tian Yan" engraved on the lintel, with vigorous strokes, as if containing the ultimate truth of heaven and earth.

When the door of the palace was opened, a faint scent of tea came towards him. Bai Hong Zhenjun was sitting on a futon with a pot of spiritual tea in front of him, and the hot steam was rising. He looked up at Daoyan.

"Daoyan, why are you in such a hurry?"

"Master, the aura of the monster that appeared in the southern continent is very similar to the skills that Jiang Yuan has recently used. I suspect that he is connected to the black energy that was sealed in the Tianhai Secret Realm."

Bai Hong Zhenjun took the scale, stroked its surface with his fingertips, and closed his eyes to sense it for a moment. After a moment, he opened his eyes, his expression still calm.

"I already know about this."

Daoyan was stunned, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

Master Bai Hong nodded slightly, picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said lightly.

"The changes in Jiang Yuan's body cannot be hidden from the perception of a Nascent Soul cultivator. Although the black energy has some tricks, it can't cause any big waves."

Daoyan frowned, his tone filled with worry.

"But Jiang Yuan is a disciple of Lingtian Sect after all. If he is really bewitched by the black energy, I'm afraid..."

Master Bai Hong interrupted her, his eyes gentle but unquestionable.

"Everyone has his own destiny on the path of cultivation. Jiang Yuan's choice is his fate, but also his opportunity."

Daoyan was silent for a moment, but finally couldn't help asking.

"Master, are we just going to leave it alone?"

"Why do you think your teacher asked you to let things take their own course?"

He stood up, walked to the window with his hands behind his back, and looked at the sea of ​​clouds in the distance.

"The origin of that black energy is extraordinary. If we can use it to get a glimpse of it, it may not be a bad thing for us."

Daoyan was shocked, and vaguely understood the master's intention. She took a deep breath, suppressed her uneasiness, and bowed solemnly.

Master Bai Hong nodded with satisfaction, and his tone softened.

"You and Jiang Yuan have known each other for many years. If you have the chance, you might as well remind him. As for what he chooses, it depends on his luck."

Daoyan nodded in agreement, but she felt mixed emotions. After leaving the stone hall, she stood on the top of the mountain, looking in the direction of Lingtian Sect, and whispered softly.

"Jiang Yuan, I hope you don't go too far..."