Chen Xiao’s heart was also racing.

Blame it on the centipede; it chose the worst spot to bite—the inside of Leng Baiyu’s thigh. But faced with the awkward situation, Chen Xiao could only grit his teeth and proceed.

He leaned down and used his mouth to extract the poison from Leng Baiyu’s leg.

The inner thigh is highly sensitive; even slight touches can be intensely felt. Leng Baiyu furrowed her brows, and the delicate pain from Chen Xiao’s suction made her instinctively bend her legs, which pressed slightly inward...

"Be gentle, it hurts!" Leng Baiyu’s voice was somewhat breathless, especially as Chen Xiao’s hot breath touched her thigh, bringing an indescribable discomfort.

Two minutes later, Chen Xiao spat out a mouthful of polluted blood and pulled his head out from between Leng Baiyu’s knees.

"Senior sister, it’s done." Chen Xiao breathed a sigh of relief.

Thankfully, he was naturally immune to these toxins; otherwise, he wouldn’t dare use his mouth to extract them.

Leng Baiyu hadn’t yet fully recovered, still immersed in that peculiar sensation. When Chen Xiao suddenly stopped, she even felt a bit of inexplicable loss.

Coming to her senses, she quickly let out a soft hum, adjusted her waistband, got up from the ground, her ear tips blushing, and glanced at Chen Xiao before breaking into laughter.

"What is it?" Chen Xiao was puzzled.

Leng Baiyu chuckled and pointed at his lips.

Chen Xiao touched his lips and found that they had swollen into a sausage shape from the toxin’s effects. However, it was not a big issue and would dissipate soon.

"Senior sister, let me check to see if there’s any residual toxin in your body."

He said, feeling Leng Baiyu’s pulse and probing her body with Spiritual Power, finding her pulse steady, and thus relaxing.

Leng Baiyu sat cross-legged on the ground, regulating her breath for a while before gradually recovering.

The two continued on their journey.

Along the way, they encountered many poisonous insects and fierce beasts, but these creatures seemed aware that the duo was not to be trifled with and did not actively provoke them. Occasionally, a reckless one was easily dealt with by Chen Xiao and Leng Baiyu.

Three hours later.

Several hundred miles away.

Finally, the two passed through dense woods, arriving in front of a towering mountain peak.

On the peak stood an ancient temple, weathered and humble. From within came the faint sound of sacred and majestic chanting.

Buddha Ancient Temple!!!

Seeing they finally reached the destination, a look of excitement appeared on their faces.

"Let’s go!"

They hurried towards the Buddha Ancient Temple.

They also saw others climbing the peak from various directions, all emitting powerful auras, with many wearing masks, their true identities obscured.

After all, everyone knew this struggle over the Glazed Glass Bodhi Heart would inevitably be fierce and offend many, so most would not show their true selves.

Of course, Chen Xiao and Leng Baiyu also altered their appearances.

Not arriving with their real appearances.

At this moment, from another direction, several imposing figures appeared simultaneously, all with blond hair and blue eyes, their expressions arrogant, exuding a holy aura.

Leading them was an elderly man with golden hair and a full beard, commanding respect without anger. Behind him were two individuals wielding spears and clad in silver armor, exuding dominance.

"People from the Western Holy Court; those two are Holy Knights!" Leng Baiyu said to Chen Xiao beside her.

"What about the elderly man leading them?" Chen Xiao murmured, feeling he wasn’t simple.

"Not sure, but at least he’s at the Red Archbishop level!" Leng Baiyu replied, "It seems this contest for the Glazed Glass Bodhi Heart is indeed fierce!"

The duo swiftly reached the Buddha Ancient Temple.

The holy chant continuously emanated from inside, inexplicably calming the mind. At this moment, several young monks in robes guarded the front of the ancient temple.

The Holy Knights from the Western Holy Court stopped before the Buddha Ancient Temple first.

"We come from the Vatican Holy Court to partake in this discourse." A Holy Knight spoke with a deep voice and a proud expression.

A young monk asked, "Do you have a Heroic Invitation?"

"Yes."

The Holy Court members produced three Heroic Invitations.

"Three Heroic Invitations; those at Half-step Grandmaster level can enter. The test is simple: withstand three moves from me without losing to enter." The young monk stated.

The blond elderly man casually instructed, "You go and exchange two moves with him."

Following his words, the two Holy Knights immediately rushed up, quickly engaging in battle.

For a while, fierce winds flew in all directions.

After three moves, the young monk returned to his original position, "You three have passed the assessment; please proceed inside!"

The three from the Western Holy Court nodded, walking confidently into the Buddha Ancient Temple.

Meanwhile—

Following closely, Chen Xiao and Leng Baiyu also arrived before them, two Heroic Invitations appearing in their hands and flying into the young monk’s grip.

"You two, please demonstrate." The monk gestured for the duo to proceed.

Leng Baiyu’s figure swiftly vanished from sight, immediately engaging in a fierce exchange, attacking all the way, aura filled with murderous intent. After three moves, the monk retreated several steps, blood lightly streaming from the corner of his mouth, "Your skill is strong; the assessment is passed."

Chen Xiao was about to follow inside when the monk calmly spoke, "You have yet to pass the assessment."

Chen Xiao raised his brow, "The elderly man earlier didn’t take an assessment."

"He is from the Western Holy Court, a rank higher than the two Holy Knights, naturally stronger than them, hence exempt from assessment. But you’re different!"

Chen Xiao chuckled, "I didn’t expect discrimination here too."

He wasn’t bothered to argue, leapt up, his body lunging towards the monk!

"Well done!" Seeing Chen Xiao was of similar age, the young monk felt competitive, lowered his aura, and raised his palm to strike at Chen Xiao!

The result...

Bang!

After a dull thud, the monk was shocked back seven or eight steps, each leaving a deep imprint, blood continuously flowing from the corner of his mouth, staring in disbelief at the calm Chen Xiao!

This young man of similar age instantly defeated him!?

"Now, have I passed the assessment?" Chen Xiao landed and asked calmly.