All of this information Han Yue had gotten from Zi Yan.
Zi Yan had once sensed the presence of this heaven and earth treasure and immediately searched for it but unfortunately she was repelled by Snow Demon Sky Ape and failed to obtain the Core Quenching Body Milk. That was why Zi Yan had never mentioned the matter—it was too frustrating for her.
Eventually, she told Han Yue, hoping that she could help retrieve the Core Quenching Body Milk from the Snow Demon Sky Ape, and perhaps Zi Yan could get a share in the process.
Li Xiao shrugged and reassured her, "Don't worry, leave it to me. Just tell me where it is."
Seeing this, Han Yue had no choice but to tell Li Xiao the location of the Snow Demon Sky Ape. To be safe, Li Xiao decided to take her with him, just in case he couldn't find the place himself—she could serve as a guide.
Being carried like a princess made Han Yue blush instantly. She wanted to get down from Li Xiao's arms, but his imposing aura suppressed her so much that she couldn't speak, let alone move.
It was the first time Han Yue had been carried like this by a man, and although she felt deeply embarrassed, her body remained obedient. There wasn't even a hint of struggle, and her voice, when she tried to speak, was as soft as a whisper.
The strong members of her family had made it clear: if they ever encountered the Pavilion Master of Heaven Ascending Pavilion, they must not show any disrespect and had to fulfill his every request. Disobeying this would lead to being expelled from the clan!
Under Han Yue's guidance, Li Xiao successfully arrived at the Snow Demon Sky Ape's valley. The area was shrouded in a strange miasma, making it impossible to see inside, but the deafening sound of stomping could be heard clearly.
Li Xiao gently set Han Yue down and removed his mask, revealing a face that could take anyone's breath away.
His features were well-proportioned, with a tall, sharp nose and long, jet-black hair flowing gently in the breeze.
Han Yue stood dumbfounded, her cheeks reddening involuntarily. She hadn't expected Pavilion Master Li Xiao to be so handsome. Her heart raced, and the earlier embarrassment from being held quickly dissipated like smoke.
Li Xiao's gaze, however, remained focused on the valley. As the miasma dispersed under the powerful shockwaves, a massive Snow Demon Sky Ape slowly emerged.
Standing at a towering five meters, the Snow Demon Sky Ape had a powerful physique with blue-white fur. Its rare ice-blue eyes glowed with cold intensity, and sharp bone spikes protruded from the sides of its mouth, giving it a terrifying and imposing presence.
Li Xiao's interest was piqued. The Snow Demon Sky Ape was a rare type of magical beast with fierce beast blood running through its veins. Once its bloodline awakened, even a five-star Dou Wang would have to avoid confronting it.
The Snow Demon Sky Ape glared fiercely at the woman standing beside Li Xiao and roared in anger, "Human, you dare return here? Do you really think I won't kill you?"
"You foolish humans, don't even think about taking the Core Quenching Body Milk. Leave now, and I might spare your lives!"
Li Xiao shrugged and took a step forward. Instantly, an overwhelming aura of power surged forth, making it difficult to breathe.
"Hiss~"
The Snow Demon Sky Ape inhaled sharply, a look of fear flashing in its eyes. "A Dou Emperor... you're actually a Dou Emperor-level powerhouse..."
Han Yue blinked in surprise, her gaze fixed on Li Xiao. She thought to herself that his strength must be greater than just the Dou Emperor realm. If he were only at the Dou Emperor level, her family wouldn't have been so deferential to him.
Could he be hiding his true power?
It was clear that Han Yue didn't believe Li Xiao's strength was limited to the Dou Emperor level.
"Little Snow Ape, your cultivation is not easy. Are you interested in joining me at Heaven Ascending Pavilion for training? There, breaking through to the Dou Emperor level won't be a problem for you."
The Snow Demon Sky Ape roared in anger, "Who do you think you are? I, a noble and pure-blooded member of the Snow Demon Sky Ape lineage, will never become a mere lackey for humans!"
Hearing this, Li Xiao shook his head. This was just like how Amethyst Winged Lion King acted in the past. If that's the case, then I'll just have to beat him into submission.
The Snow Demon Sky Ape had a pure bloodline, and this one had just reached adulthood. With proper training, it could definitely become a formidable guardian in the future.
Li Xiao took a step forward and, in the blink of an eye, appeared next to the Snow Demon Sky Ape. Though there was a significant difference in their heights, the Snow Ape seemed insignificant in front of Li Xiao.
With a casual flick of his finger, Li Xiao channeled the power of his God-Slaying Palm. A small, thumb-sized beam of light shot out from his fingertip, cutting through the air.
As soon as the beam appeared, the very space around it trembled. Wherever the beam passed, a hundred-meter-long trench was left in the ground.
The Snow Demon Sky Ape was startled by the sudden display of power. Was this really a technique a Dou Emperor could use?!
With a thunderous crash, the massive body of the Snow Demon Sky Ape was blasted into a nearby rock like a cannonball, sending snow flying in all directions.
However, Li Xiao had carefully controlled the force of the God-Slaying Palm. Otherwise, that single strike would have completely obliterated the Snow Ape.
The Snow Demon Sky Ape had absorbed Core Quenching Body Milk for years, causing its physique to evolve. If it could break through to the Dou Ancestor realm in the future, its potential might even surpass that of Amethyst Winged Lion King.
Not far away, Han Yue clapped her hands in admiration. As expected, Li Xiao couldn't be just a Dou Emperor; no Dou Emperor could wield such terrifying techniques.
At that moment, the ground beneath them began to tremble, and a strange light flickered from within the valley.
Blood-red Dou Qi erupted from the Snow Demon Sky Ape's body in its fury, and the terrifying heatwave instantly shattered the surrounding boulders.
"This... such an overwhelming force... Pavilion Master Li Xiao, be careful," Han Yue warned, her voice filled with concern.
With its berserk bloodline awakened, the Snow Demon Sky Ape's strength had significantly increased, and even its speed had multiplied several times over. However, in the face of absolute power, all external boosts were meaningless.
As the ape's massive fist came hurtling toward him, Li Xiao remained calm, casually raising his right hand as if the incoming blow was of no consequence.
Seeing the human in front of it so casually dismissing its attack, the Snow Demon Sky Ape flew into an even greater rage. The booming sound of its fist cutting through the air was deafening, but what shocked the ape was that its strongest punch had been effortlessly stopped by Li Xiao.
"Primordial Body Refining Technique, First Stage: Chaos Cloud Path!"
Suddenly, a look of terror flashed across the Snow Demon Sky Ape's face. It felt a strange sensation under its feet, as if it were suspended in mid-air.
The sensation of free-falling caused its organs to feel weightless. Not only that, but it couldn't grasp the ground beneath it, as if it were falling from the sky with no control over its body.
Although it was still standing on solid ground, the Lingyun Path technique made it feel as though it was plummeting through the air, leaving it unable to exert any strength.
"How is this possible?! You stupid human, what have you done?!"
The Snow Demon Sky Ape howled in anger, but it couldn't control its legs. Its massive body toppled backward, crashing heavily to the ground, sending a cloud of dust into the air.