I'M ACTUALLY A CULTIVATION BIGSHOT

by Kideo11

The Immortal Dao is ethereal, and Immortals are hard to find. Li Nianfan had descended into the cultivation world as a mortal. After learning that he has no hope in cultivation, he only wants to live a peaceful life. However… The dog he adopts becomes a demon king of a generation when it sees his poems and paintings. It manages to suppress an entire world. The tree he plants be

9. Chapter 801 - 900

Chapter 801

In good conscience, Xiao Chengfeng knew that there was a high probability that he would not have the courage, but since the toy man said he could, then who was he to argue with him? He had some guesses in his heart that his good luck could be attributed to Little Fox…or to be more accurate, the expert! 'Hahaha, I bet the others are dying with jealousy! This is definitely a benefit of having friends in high places.' He grinned and set his eyes on the treasures floating above his head. In the end, he chose a golden Origins Ultimate Treasure ring that could attack and trap his opponents. He could combine it with his swordsmanship to make his attacks even more lethal.

Nanan and the others may turn their noses up on Origins Ultimate Treasures, but for Xiao Chengfeng, the gold ring was definitely something he never dreamed he could one day get his hands on. As for the other parties, they nearly cussed their hearts out when they saw what Xiao Chengfeng received.

'It's either a divine lightning bolt or a fierce beast for the others, so what makes him so special that he not only didn't wake up the beast but got an Ultimate Treasure in return? Can someone tell me how this all works? Is this even logical?'

"It's your turn." The toy man was not interested in their opinions. He pointed at Master Wind, causing him to jolt and almost piss his pants. It was as if the grim reaper himself had called on him. He was sure that he would not be as lucky as Xiao Chengfeng.

However, it is obviously impossible not to play, so he could only bite the bullet. The dice he threw landed on the number four. After four steps forward, he landed in a swamp. Immediately, his heart jumped out of his throat in fear that something terrifying would kill him there and then.

"Unfortunately, you're stuck in a deep swamp, rendering you immobile. You'll have to skip your next turn."

'That's it?' Master Wind started to sob with relief. Then, he laughed and said, "Wahahah, this means I'll be safe at my next turn, too! This is great! Lucky me!"

It was better to not move in that stupid game. Who knew what would be waiting for him if he moved? The others cast envious glances at him as the game continued.

It was the turn of the only remaining lone cultivator. After he nervously rolled the dice, the number finally stopped at six. A pool of water appeared in front of him.

"Whoa!" The river was surging. A golden ax emerged from the water and appeared in front of him. "This is a…a…a fifth-grade Origins Ultimate Treasure!" The lone cultivator's pupils suddenly dilated, unable to move his gaze from the golden ax at all.

Although he was a third-step Wisdom Elite, the best treasure on him was just a first-grade Origins Ultimate Treasure that he got by chance, while the one in front of him was actually a fifth-grade Origins Ultimate Treasure. How could he not be excited?

"Hahaha! Lady Luck's finally smiling down at me. I can't believe I got this kind of reward on my first turn. This game might be the point where I turn things around!

"Is this divine ax the treasure you dropped in the water?" asked the toy man.

"Yes, yes, yes, it's mine!" The lone cultivator nodded vigorously and greedily extended his hand toward the ax.

"No, you're lying! You'll suffer the wrath of the heaven-splitting ax!" The heaven-splitting ax suddenly shone brightly, manifesting a golden battle spirit in the form of a brawny man who slashed at the lone cultivator's head with an ax in his hand.

"I'm sorry! Please, don't kill me!" The lone cultivator's emotions went directly from great joy to great sorrow, so frightened that his heart jumped out of his throat. He tried to fight back but it was to no avail. In no time at all, he was cut down by the ax.

The others shook their heads secretly and clicked their tongues. "This game is so unpredictable. The fact that we have no say in our fate makes it even more exciting!' They made a mental note to themselves to always remain on high alert. Even so, that did not prevent them from meeting all kinds of accidents in the game. The elder of the Ascension Sect accidentally ate the poisonous fairy grass, and his spiritual cultivation went directly from the third-step to the first-step Wisdom Elite while the elder of the Shinto Pavilion was burnt to ashes by heavenly divine flame.

When it was Yang Jing's turn, he fell into a burrow and saw the skeletons of two skilled cultivators. It was obvious the two of them had died fighting each other since the treasures in their hands were still glowing.

Yang Jing then gained two Origins Treasures!

Next, it was Master Fire's turn. He arrived at a river and the same question was asked of him. A treasure flew out of the water and the toy man asked if it was he who dropped it. With the lesson learned, he hurriedly denied, passing the round unharmed.

Master Wind and Master Fire smiled at the same time. They were extremely lucky compared to the Shinto Pavilion and Ascension Sect. Not only did they not die, but they did not even get injured. It was a blessing in misfortune.

Afterward, the toy man cast his gaze at Dragin. It was her turn. Everyone else also turned their attention to her. From the previous rounds, they could tell that Nanan's group's luck was simply astronomical, which was completely incomprehensible to everyone else.

The game should be called the game of death, and yet without fail, Xiao Chengfeng and Yang Jing obtained treasures effortlessly which made the others seeth with anger at the preferential treatment. Therefore, they could not help but wonder what exactly Dragin would encounter this time.

"It's my turn!" Dragin rolled the dice in a relaxed manner and she got the number three.

"Three steps forward!" said the toy man. She bounced forward and came to the same river. Immediately, everyone silently shook their heads and sighed. It seemed that she got lucky, too, because everyone knew how it would all go. She would be fine as long as she told the truth.

Sure enough, a glowing spear floated out.

"Little girl, is this the treasure you lost?" asked the toy man.

Dragin shook her head and answered honestly, "It's not mine."

"What an honest child. I shall give you this spear as your reward."

Everyone was dumbfounded. Even Master Fire was beginning to question his life. How was his answer any different than hers? Why did he not get the spear? Could the toy man make it any more obvious that he was playing favorites?

However, Dragin had no interest in the spear. She only wanted fruit trees, so she shook her head and said, "No, thank you."

Whoosh! Another treasure sprang out of the water again. "This river is sorry if the first treasure wasn't good enough. It's willing to add another one for you to accept it. Do you want it?"

Still, Dragin shook her head.𝓵𝒊𝒃𝙧𝓮𝙖𝓭.𝙘𝒐𝙢

Whoosh! Another treasure sprang out.

Chapter 802

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! The treasures kept springing out, and in no time at all, a mountain of them was piled up in front of Dragin. Their combined glow nearly blinded everyone else.

The deputy master of the Shinto Pavilion was dumbfounded. He kept asking himself, 'Why is this happening? How can this be?!'

The Ascension Sect's big elder's face fell. "This whole game's rigged! It's so obvious that those people are getting preferential treatment!"

"Gah! It's either death or injury for us while they're giving away treasures like it's nothing. Where's the fairness in all this?"

"What happened to the rules of the game?"

Their faces could not stop twitching, so heartbreaking were their experiences that they nearly burst out in tears. There was Xiao Chengfeng who got one treasure, Yang Jing who got two, and Dragin who got a mountain of them! However, the most maddening thing was Dragin actually turned her nose up at the treasures, and because of that, the river kept adding one treasure after another to the pile to appease her.

"Oh my god, is there no end to this?" Dragin was at the end of her patience. "Fine, I'll accept the treasures if you'll just stop." There were no fruits amongst the treasures but she accepted them to end the whole thing quickly.

Finally, treasures stopped springing out of the river. Everyone became green-eyed monsters when they saw the abundance of treasures Dragin received.

"Out of the thirteen Origins Treasure, the lowest among them are fifth-grade treasures while the highest are seventh-grade treasures. Why, she's even richer than the Shinto Pavilion!" said the deputy master of the Shinto Pavilion in a shaky voice.

The big elder of the Ascension Sect shook his head and said, "More like richer than the Shinto Pavilion and the Ascension Sect combined."

"Where did these people come from? Do you all still remember how, at the entrance, they wiped out the Heavenless Devil Palace, and how the little girl's shovel actually shattered the Purgatory Bell?" asked another elder in a thick voice.

"The Purgatory Bell was a sixth-grade Origins Treasure. The shovel looks like any other ordinary shovel but I bet it's at least an eighth-grade treasure from the way it destroyed the bell!" said someone else.

The abundance of power of Origins in the Origins Realm made it possible for a wide variety of Origins Ultimate Treasures and miraculous medicines to be born. Every one of them could be assigned to a grade, one being the lowest and 10 being the highest. Anyone who had a treasure above the fifth-grade would become a force to be reckoned with, making even a half-step Wisdom Dictator seethe with jealousy.

"Hehe, that's not the main point." The deputy master of the Shinto Pavilion shook his head and said solemnly, "You all saw how she was unmoved by the Ultimate Treasures, and she only grudgingly accepted them to make the river stop. Do you know what this means?"

Everyone gasped at his question. They dared not even think about the implications.

"Not to mention, they could turn this Origins Pond of Holy Dimension around to their favor. I'm afraid wherever they come from isn't a place we can imagine!" said big elder of the Ascension Sect solemnly.

"Actually, they're from the Ancient Forbidden Area!" said Master Wind suddenly.

'The Ancient Forbidden Area?' Everyone's heartbeat sped up. They were no strangers to these words.

The place was a taboo that was born countless years ago, claiming to hide the secret of the supreme powers of the Origins Realm. Not long ago, the Heaven Plundering Alliance led a team of people inside and found that the Origins had been cut off, making it a barren place. The power there was not as abundant as the Origins Realm, not to mention that its portal had been sealed up. So, how was it possible for Nanan and the others to be that powerful?

"To tell you the truth, we set up this trap for them. After so many years, people from the Ancient Forbidden Area finally came out. I don't need to say more, but it's obvious that these people are hiding a huge secret behind them!" said Master Wind.

"Judging by their battle skills, their bizarre treasures, and their ability to change the rules of this Origins Pond of Holy Dimension, any one of them would give us enough power to rise to a new height!" added Master Fire. 𝘭𝘪𝘣𝑟𝘦𝘢𝒹.𝘤𝑜𝓂

Instantly, everyone's breathing and hearts quickened at the thought of getting their hands on whatever Nanan and the others possessed.

The deputy master of Shinto Pavilion's eyes flickered non-stop. "It seems that the rumor is true, that the Ancient Forbidden Area does hold a secret that would enable one to become the supreme power!"

"Why are you telling us all this?" asked the big elder of the Ascension Sect.

"We should work together. It's obvious that the game's rigged and the only way to beat them is for us to join forces," said Master Wind bluntly.

The deputy master of the Shinto Pavilion was silent for a moment. He then shook his head and said, "With all due respect, we might not even beat them even if we join forces."

"According to my observation, a half-step Wisdom Dictator should be able to hold his own ground in this game. Besides, in addition to the many crises, there are often other possibilities, so we'll only need to exploit those possibilities and do our best. The rest is up to god," analyzed Master Wind.

"Okay, let's do it." The others agreed without hesitation and turned their malicious gaze toward Nanan and the others.

The game continued and it was the Shinto Pavilion's elder's turn. He carefully rolled the dice, receiving a number two. He advanced two squares and a golden treasure chest appeared in front of him. All the colors drained out of his face the moment he saw the treasure chest. The way the first person died was still vivid in his mind.

"Luckily, you found a treasure chest. When you opened it, you found that it was a command talisman paper. Using it, you can command any player to take three steps back."

"This is some good stuff! A talisman paper like this is enough to kill a person in a game!' Immediately, the sects who had joined forces exchanged glances and started to strategize, trying to come up with a way to beat Nanan and the others at their own game. Due to the unpredictability of the game, they decided they must find a way to kill them with one strike.

"Use it on Yang Jing. He'll land on the square where the poisonous swamp is located if he takes three steps back. There's no way he can get out of it, so he'll die for sure!"

In the end, the Shinto Pavilion's elder pointed at Yang Jing and said, "I command him to take three steps back."

Immediately, Yang Jing rose into the air and landed three squares back.

"You entered the poisonous swamp and are continuously eroded by poisonous gas, making your body extremely weak," said the toy man.

"Hahaha, you're done for!" Both Master Wind and Master Fire laughed at the same time, ecstatic at the fact that they finally dealt a successful blow to their enemies.

The others also smiled, certain that it would be easier to deal with Nanan and the others now that one of them had fallen.

However, in the next moment, they saw Yang Jing take out a garlic clove calmly.

"I hate eating garlic the most, but the expert said that eating garlic's good for detoxifying the body. Well, here goes nothing," he said with a frown.

Chapter 803

Without peeling off the skin, he stuffed the garlic clove into his mouth. A pungent smell rushed to his head, causing him to tear up. The taste was incomparable to all the other delicacies grown by the expert. Needless to say, it possessed extraordinary benefits and amazing effects.

'I'm saved! thought Yang Jing. 𝙡𝙞𝓫𝙧𝒆𝙖𝓭.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Everyone watched with cold eyes as Yang Jing's vitality leaked away while smirking to themselves. Even a half-step Wisdom Dictator would suffer under the poisonous gas, let alone Yang Jing who was only a third-step Wisdom Elite. They were sure he would not survive until his next turn, for what could a clove of measly garlic do to save him?

Yang Jing chewed on the garlic. He did not have any good words to say about the taste, but the effect was really amazing. His entire body heated up and he began to quickly recover all the vitality he had lost to the poison. Moreover, the garlic drove all the poison down along his meridians, his stomach, and finally his butt.

"Gah! I can't hold it in anymore! The poison wants out!" Yang Jing's face flushed red, and then his butt cheeks parted to let out a tremendously loud fart.

TOOT—! A myriad of expressions flashed through Yang Jing's face while he farted, all of them indescribable. At the same time, color slowly flowed back into his pale face. What he did not realize was that a thick green gas had also come out of his butt which intertwined and danced with the poisonous gas.

"He…he…really let it rip."𝒍𝒊𝒃𝓻𝒆𝓪𝙙.𝒄𝙤𝒎

"That garlic must be some kind of divine medicine to be able to expel the poison!"

"Again, this group of people must have come from some kind of terrifying background to carry such divine medicine and Ultimate Treasures!"

"Dammit! Why won't he just die?"

Everyone was shocked.

However, what was even more shocking was yet to come. They watched helplessly as the bluish-green gas drifted back to where the young master of the Shinto Pavilion stood, two squares behind Yang Jing. The young master of the Shinto Pavilion's eyes widened in horror when he saw the bluish-green gas approaching him.

"No, don't come near me!" he shouted frantically. He wanted to run but found himself confined to the square. There was nothing he could do but watch powerlessly as the bluish-green gas entered his territory.

"GAH! It stinks so bad! Oh my god! It's even poisonous. I'm going to suffocate to death, I'm going to be poisoned to death. No! This can't be how I go down…" The young master of the Shinto Pavilion was shrouded in the bluish-green gas; body twitching, eyes rolling, and roaring non-stop.

"Young Master!" shouted the deputy master of the Shinto Pavilion worriedly as the young master's vitality quickly dissipated.

"No! That fart's killing Young Master!"

"Is there no end to how evil those people can

be?!"

"This is too cruel!"

Everyone was shocked and frightened.

'I'm so lucky to be far away from Yang Jing. Otherwise, even if I don't die, it'll definitely be uncomfortable!'

"We've miscalculated again. That garlic's too powerful to be graded. Not only can it drive away the poison in the body, but it can also turn it into a poisonous fart attack, making it a rare item that can deal both offense and defense," said Master Fire solemnly.

"Congratulations on completing the hidden mission. You used your fart to change the game map. You may choose a treasure as your reward," said the toy man to Yang Jing.

Then, 10 treasures appeared above Yang Jing's head. He chose a small sword and accepted it happily. The others were a little numb by then, not at all surprised that he got another treasure. Apparently, the word 'fairness' could only be found in the dictionary.

"We nearly got him, which shows that our strategy is feasible. Let's just work harder!" said Master Wind, trying to bring up their morale.

The game continued.

The deputy master of the Shinto Pavilion fell into a Bone-dissolving Pond and needed to stay there for three rounds.

The big elder of the Ascension Sect was hunted by two powerful beasts in the Myriad Beast Forest.

Master Wind was bruised and battered by the Armaggadeon Gale.

It was just as Master Wind had said. Although the game was full of dangers, those at the Wisdom Dictator level could still handle most of them. At least they were still alive, albeit a little scarred and traumatized. On the contrary, Nanan and the others seemed to be breezing through the game and were collecting the treasures as if they were souvenirs from a holiday trip.

Nanan came to a quiet valley, where the birds sang and the flowers were fragrant. Lucky her, she found a natural treasure in the middle of a pond.

Next, Little Fox, too, came to the Myriad Beast Forest, and the demon kings there were so struck by her beauty that they willingly gave her all their treasures.

Same place, different treatment.

However, Master Wind and the others had long been used to this unfair phenomenon. They remain unflustered and put all of their attention toward finding opportunities to get payback. However, none of their strategies worked. All of them were neutralized by Nanan and the others.

As the game progressed, there were only two half-step Wisdom Dictators left in the Shinto Pavilion and the Ascension Sect. Counting Master Wind and Master Fire of the Heaven Plundering Alliance, there were a total of six half-step Wisdom Dictators struggling in the game.

Little Fox, Dragin, Nanan, Yang Jing, and Xiao Chengfeng were far ahead of them. Little Fox, especially, was about to reach the finish line. They were all grinning widely for they were that much closer to getting their hands on the fruit trees.

It was Master Fire's turn. He infused his mana into the dice and prayed desperately in his heart. In the end, the dice landed on the number three. He took three steps forward and found himself in the middle of an array.

"You triggered the Shifting Array, you can choose a player to swap places with you," announced the toy man.

'Swap places?' An excited smile appeared on Master Fire's face. He had given up on trying to kill Nanan and the others, but it did not mean that he could not torment them a little. 'I'll make sure they won't get their hands on their heart's desire. Even heaven's helping

me!'

What was more, the first person to reach the finish line could choose whatever treasure they wanted. Who would not want that? Immediately, he turned to look at Little Fox, and said, "I want to swap places with her!"

Little Fox did not even have time to react before she found herself in the Master Fire's place while he stood at the forefront and laughed. "Haha, victory shall be mine!"

Chapter 804

"Hahaha, well, well, well. I've really gotta hand it to Master Fire!"

"Well, color me surprised! I'm willing to give you the title of the strongest man!"

"Take that, you people! What use is your string of successes if we manage to snatch victory from right under your nose?Ah, life's good now!"

"This game is indeed full of countless possibilities. We still won in the end even with the game rigged against us!"

"I'm so excited that I'm going to burst out in tears."

The people of the Shinto Pavilion were ecstatic, laughing incessantly. They even broke out in a dance on the spot. They all were seriously injured and were depressed after facing one defeat after another. To them, this stroke of good luck was like a sun breaking out from behind dark clouds. All their frustrations melted away in an instant. Just in time as well, for their Dao Hearts would have been affected should things continue on as before.

"This isn't fair!" Little Fox pouted, full of grievances. One more round and she would have crossed the finish line and got the snow fungus as a reward. She did not expect such a turn of events.

Yang Jing and Xiao Chengfeng's faces darkened. Their ultimate mission was to get the snow fungus. All their efforts would be meaningless should they fail now. They thought Little Fox was a shoo-in.

"I did say that I'm the fairest and just. As you all can see, this game is purely a game of luck. There is no such thing as playing favorites. You should trust me more," said the toy man sternly and righteously.

"You're right, my friend! You're indeed the fairest and just."

"We're sorry for misunderstanding you!"

"Hahaha, every dog has its day!"

Everyone whooped with laughter.

"It's your turn," said the toy man to Little Fox. 𝓵𝓲𝓫𝙧𝓮𝙖𝙙.𝒄𝓸𝙢

Little Fox pursed her lips and threw the dice.

Her opponents were unconcerned at that point in time. It was impossible for her or the four others to encounter another Shifting Array, meaning to say—they were already safe.

In the end, the dice landed on the number five.

"Move forward five squares," said the toy-man.

Immediately, Little Fox rose into the air and floated forward by five squares. A treasure chest appeared in front of her.

"You're lucky to find a treasure chest. After opening it, you found a flying charm inside it which allows you to move forward by another three squares," said the toy man.

Little Fox did just that and came face-to-face with a garuda.

"You meet the silver-winged garuda. It's attracted by your beauty and is willing to give you a ride. You can continue to move forward five spaces," said the toy man.

Little Fox took off again.

"You got another flying charm that allows you to move forward three squares again.

"… go forward four squares."

Everyone was stock still as they watched Little Fox flying forward continuously, not even landing once. Soon, she caught up to Master Fire. Then, under his stunned gaze, she surpassed him and went straight to the finish line.

The smile on the people from the Heaven Plundering Alliance froze. Dumbfounded, their jaws nearly dropped to the ground.

"No! How could this be?"

"He might as well let her do that from the very start and do away with all those pretensions!"

"For a moment there I really thought the referee was fair and just. Oh, what a naive fool I was!"

"Please, tell me she's going to stop now! At least give us a chance!"

Their laments had no effect at all, for Little Fox landed on the finish line perfectly.

"Congratulations on the first and only winner of this game. As the first one to reach the end, you can choose any treasure you please," announced the toy man.

"I want the snow fungus," said Little Fox without hesitation.

"As you wish." With a wave of his hand, the snow fungus appeared before Little Fox.

"Thank you." She accepted it happily.

"This round of the game is over. The Origins Pond of Holy Dimension will close and open in another hundred years."

The surrounding space began to ripple as soon as the toy man finished speaking. Then, a powerful force of repulsion descended, pushing everyone out of the Origins Pond of Holy Dimension. By the time everyone came back to their senses, they had already appeared at the entrance. There were still a lot of people gathered there and each of them was surprised to see them.

"Look, they've come out!"

"Why did they come out so fast? The opening hours of this Origins Pond of Holy Dimension is a little short, isn't it?"

"Wait a minute… There are only twelve of them when twenty of them went in?"

"Gasp! The Origins Pond of Holy Dimension must've wiped out the other eight. Both young masters of the Shinto Pavilion and Ascension Sect included! How tragic!" "And look at those half-step Wisdom Dictators! They look so badly beaten up. What happened to them?"

The moment they came out, Left Messenger turned and ran without hesitation. It was obvious she had a lot of practice from the way she skillfully avoided detection.

Master Wind and Master Fire scoffed at Nanan and others. "You might've won the game but the same thing cannot be said about your lives!"

The deputy master of the Shinto Pavilion and the elders of the Ascension Sect also closed in on them, their endless power pressing down on Nanan and the others.

"Tell us exactly who you people are? What happened in the Ancient Forbidden Area? Hand over all your secrets and we'll spare you!" said the deputy master of the Shinto Pavilion.

"Disciples, deploy the Immortal-trapping God-killing formation! Make sure none of them get away!" commanded the big elder from the Ascension Sect.

Immediately, the disciples of the Shinto Pavilion and the Ascension Sect got into their positions and formed an enchanted barrier over Nanan and the others.

"What's going on? Why are they fighting each other?"

"Oh my god, those were the people who wiped out the Heavenless Devil Palace earlier, and now they're besieged by the other sects? What did they do for the public to attack them like this?"

"I can sense that they came from extraordinary backgrounds. I'm afraid there are secrets that even we don't know."

Suddenly, a huge auspicious cloud arrived. Juling Shen had brought the Heavenly Soldiers and Guards with him, along with Goddess Nuwa and Cultivator Junjun.

"Who dares to lay a finger on the people of the Heavenly Palace?!"

However, the people of Shinto Pavilion and Ascension Sect paid them no mind at all. Why should they when the strongest out of them was only a third-step Wisdom Elite? It was not like they could do anything against six half-step Wisdom Dictators from the Shinto Pavilion, the Ascension Sect, and the Heaven Plundering Alliance. Especially not when Dragin and Nanan were the only Wisdom Dictators on their side.

Chapter 805

The Heaven Plundering Alliance plunders all opportunities. Nothing was out-of-reach for them which gave them their rotten reputation in the Origins Realm. Everybody feared and loathed them like rats who brought the plague. However, at that moment, the Shinto Pavilion and the Acenscions Sect were willing to join forces with them, because the secrets Nanan and the others were hiding were too tempting. All that had happened was proof of their extraordinariness. It was very likely that, as rumors said, there was a power that would enable them to rise to the peak in the Ancient Forbidden Area!

"Kill them!" ordered the deputy master of the Shinto Pavilion.

Immediately, the mana of countless disciples poured out and gathered into a vast ocean. The terrifying power manifested endless visions that covered up the sky and distorted the void.

"Deploy the Zhou Heavenly Stars Formation!" shouted Juling Shen loudly as he led the Heavenly Soldiers and Heavenly Guards to retaliate against the disciples of Shinto Pavilion and Ascension Sect.

Numerous spells exploded in the void like fireworks and the tragic battle began. However, the main focus of everyone was not on them because it was the high-end combat power that determined the final victory of the battle.

Master Fire smirked at Dragin and Nanan and said, "It's still not too late to surrender."

"Dream on! Let's just see who'll be the last man standing!" said Nanan evenly.

"Hahaha! Your naivety is laughable!" mocked Master Wind. Then, his tone became threatening as he said, "No matter how strong you two are, there's no way you can win against four half-step Wisdom Dictators. As for the remaining two half-step Wisdom Dictators, they will slaughter everyone else!"

"Slaughter? Are you sure?" asked Little Fox innocently, waving the airplane chessboard in his face.

Immediately, Master Wind and the others felt their blood run cold. It was obvious they were traumatized by what happened during the game. "There's something strange about this beautiful woman.'

Master Wind scoffed and said "Hmph, do you still think that we're in the Origins Pond of Holy Dimension? Everyone, take them down now!"

He then took the lead and cast a suppressing palm strike toward Nanan. At the same time, the deputy master of the Shinto Pavilion synchronized his attack with Master Wind's as he, too, cast a palm strike from the other end. The two palm strikes formed a flanking attack, not giving Nanan the slightest chance to escape.

Master Fire and the big elder of the Ascension Sect attacked Dragin. The two of them cast their ultimate spells which could seal the sky and imprison the land, blocking Dragin's path of escape. As for the other two half-step Wisdom Dictators, they laughed wildly as they charged toward Little Fox.

The expressions of Yang Jing and the others changed drastically. He hurriedly stood in front of Little Fox and roared, "Goddess Little Fox, run! We'll stop them!"

Their panic was real. As Master Wind said, not one of them could stop the two half-step Wisdom Dictators. In fact, they could torment the Heavenly Palace people however they wanted. However, Yang Jing and the others were willing to sacrifice themselves to save Little Fox.

"No! Why would I leave when it's just starting to get fun?" Little Fox was not panicking at all. Instead, her eyes were flashing with excitement. "I finally found someone else to play chess with me."

Her main purpose for going on the trip was to find someone to play chess with her. She was frustrated at always losing to Li Nianfan. Shen then put away the airplane chessboard and brought out the go chessboard.

'Another chess game?' The hearts of the two half-step Wisdom Dictators sank, not knowing what tricks Little Fox had up her sleeves.

"The chess pieces are like stars blanketing the sky." She flung the chessboard up and it immediately gave out a colorful glow that illuminated the sky. A stream of holy aura shrouded the area, isolating it from the world outside.

"What… What is this?!" The two half-step Wisdom Dictators widened their eyes in response to the terrifying sense of oppression they sensed. The feeling it gave them was similar to the one in an enchanted barrier, but this was way more powerful, so powerful that they could not even break it.

Very quickly, the chessboard merged with the sky and earth, turning the entire area into a huge chessboard. The Heavenly Soldiers as well as the disciples of the Shinto Pavilion and the Ascension Sect also appeared on the chessboard.

"The game of go begins!" announced Little Fox excitedly. She pointed at the Heavenly Soldiers, and under her control, they began to travel to various squares on the chessboard.

As for the group of people from the Heaven Plundering Alliance, they were stunned. They did not know what to do at all. Heck, they did not even know the rules!

"What exactly is this?"

"We seem to be in some kind of formation, but it doesn't seem to have many restrictions."

"Hehe, she's probably just bluffing!"

"It doesn't matter. Let's just attack them!" 𝙡𝙞𝒃𝓻𝒆𝓪𝒅.𝓬𝒐𝒎

"Charge!"

Murderous aura burst forth from the people of the trilateral forces as they charged toward the Heavenly , when they rushed to the front, they discovered that the Heavenly Soldiers had their treasures prepared. They launched an all-out attack at them as soon as they saw them.

The Heavenly Soldiers were all pumped-up. They had no idea what they were doing but trusted that they would be fine as long as they obeyed Little Fox's order. In the next moment, everyone heard a loud boom! A terrifying force erupted from Little Fox that acted as a buff to the Heavenly Soldiers' attacks, making their attacks even more powerful as it bombarded forward. Their attacks instantly stunned the disciples of the trilateral forces.

"This is impossible!"

"Why did such a powerful force suddenly explode?"

"The power in this world is helping them! It's over for us. We stand no chance at all.."

"Ah! I'm dead."

They did not even have the time to escape and were immediately swept away by the shock wave.

Little Fox broke out in a huge smile and said happily, "Ah…it feels so good to see you all being abused like this."

Her opponents' hearts turned chillingly cold when they saw the smile on her face. 'Damn, she's scary! She must be getting her power from the formation!

The two half-step Wisdom Dictators' brows furrowed at the suddenness of it all.

"This chessboard is a world of itself. Using the corresponding layout and position, the players can use the power of the chessboard to increase their own powers exponentially," analyzed one of the half-step Wisdom Dictators.

The formation was indeed exquisite, but the real horror lay in the chessboard; it not only set the rules but also one's source of power! It was another invaluable treasure!

"I don't care what formation this is, for in the face of absolute power, everything will be in vain!" said the other half-step Wisdom Dictator coldly. With one step, he appeared before Little Fox in an instant and brought his hand down on her.

"Get lost!" Yang Jing, Xiao Chengfeng, and Goddess Nuwa appeared at the same time. The dazzling light on their bodies flashed brilliantly as they worked together to manifest a gargantuan golden dragon to attack the half-step Wisdom Dictator.

Chapter 806

Filled with unparalleled power, the golden dragon successfully blocked the half-step Wisdom Dictator's attack.

"No, this can't be!" The half-step Wisdom Dictator staggered back with a look of surprise as if he could not believe what was happening right before his eyes.

The reason a Wisdom Dictator was called a Wisdom Dictator was that he possessed the power to dictate Wisdom, and that was what differentiated him from a Wisdom Elite. It was a qualitative change in power. Therefore, it was really shocking that the combined attack of Yang Jing, Xiao Chengfeng, and Goddess Nuwa could neutralize his attack.

"Not another chess game!" said Master Wind with a grave expression when he noticed the situation on the other side. Even he, a member of the Heaven Plundering Alliance, was starting to feel powerless against all the unpredictable methods, especially from those treasures that seemed ordinary.

"We must capture them and force their secrets out of them!" said the deputy master of the Shinto Pavilion excitedly. He was even more motivated than before and this translated to more powerful attacks.

His eyes flashed sinisterly. With a point of his finger, a dazzling red light beam appeared. "The Immortal Slaying Divine Sword, Soul Sway!" He had summoned a red dagger. Although only a third-grade Wisdom Ultimate Treasure, it was still a murder weapon not to be underestimated.

It was especially useful in the act of assassination. In a blink of an eye, a head would roll. What was more, it could transform its victims into nutrients, making its killing intent that much more lethal. With its indescribable speed, it appeared beside Nanan within a nanosecond.

Nanan had her hands full with Master Wind, and just when it seemed like she was going to die under the Immortal Slaying Divine Sword, her eyes flashed darkly, and less than a nanosecond later, she transformed into a black hole which absorbed all the surrounding power. Time and space became distorted under the influence of the black hole's mighty suction power while all the laws of the universe disappeared out of existence. The trajectory of the Immortal Slaying Divine Sword also shifted, and in the end, it became distorted.

"What a powerful skill!" Both Master Wind and the deputy master of the Shinto Pavilion were stunned. Their mana actually stagnated for a moment. The black hole seemed to be able to swallow everything in the world. It was unbelievable how at such a young age, Nanan could single-handedly parry with them. This alone was enough for her to be in the ranks of the top geniuses in the Origins Realm! The same was true for Dragin on the other side. 𝒍𝓲𝒃𝙧𝓮𝙖𝒅.𝓬𝙤𝓶

"Everyone, don't hold back! Use your strongest attacks against them!" shouted Master Wind.

BOOM! The terrifying force increased exponentially on the battlefield, forcing many of the cultivators who were watching to retreat. Those who were too slow were instantly swept away by the stray shockwaves!

"They're so strong! Just which faction do they belong to and where did they come from?"

"Heavenly Palace? Why haven't I heard of this faction? They've certainly opened up my eyes to a whole new world!"

"It's been a long time since I've seen a battle between half-step Wisdom Dictators. It's as grand as ever."

"They actually managed to block the combined attacks of Shinto Pavilion and the Ascension Sect. Every one of them is a behemoth in their own right."

Although Yang Jing and the others borrowed the power of Little Fox's chess game to compete with the half-step Wisdom Dictator, the others could still tell they would be just as strong without it, or at least strong enough to win against a third-step Wisdom Elite.

"Don't hold back! The two of us can end this now if we use our strongest ultimate spell at the same time!" roared a half-step Wisdom Dictator who was parrying with Yang Jing. He would not be able to show his face in public ever again if he lost to a bunch of ants.

"Okay!" growled the other half-step Wisdom Dictator.

"World-destroying Mad Lightning!"

"Eternal Extinction!"

BOOM! Countless red lightning bolts rose from the ground, like twisting gargantuan red pythons overflowing with power. They connected the sky and the earth while another unimaginable ultimate spell descended at the same time. The void broke apart, piece by piece as the two ultimate spells spread toward Yang Jing and the others, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake.

The foundation of a chess game was the formation. However, the formation was an external force after all, so it was destined to have an upper limit. The two half-step Wisdom Dictators did not want to be led by Little Fox by the nose, and so, they cast their strongest ultimate spell in the hopes of breaking apart the formation. They were hoping to leave Little Fox and the others no choice but to fight them without the power of the chessboard. They were sure that Little Fox and the others, even with the power of the chessboard, would not be able to withstand the power of two half-step Wisdom Dictators combined.

"Hahaha, I, Xiao Chengfeng, have been fighting people above my level for my entire life!"

He let out a long whistle and raised his sword up high, drawing out a long Sword Qi. With the rapid rotation of his body, the long Sword Qi whipped around and turned into an endless sword light, slashing at the lightning bolts as the Sword Qi scattered around. Yang Jing, Goddess Nuwa, and Cultivator Junjun also brought out their strongest treasures and cast their strongest ultimate spells against the two half-step Wisdom Dictators.

"Just because you don't want to play with me doesn't give you the right to overturn the chessboard! Shame on you all!" said Little Fox with a frown. Her eyes suddenly turned blue and her nine-tails sprouted out, growing longer and taller until they blotted out the entire sky. The air began to solidify into ice as the power that could freeze everything spread out.

"Goddess…Da…Daji?" Cultivator Jujun and the others were shocked.

The aura that Little Fox was exuding was exactly the same as Daji's. Even her spell was the Nine-Tailed Fox's strongest innate ultimate spell-Mind Control, which was infinitely of a higher level than pure charm. She could get everything her heart desired with only one thought.

The people Little Fox were closest to were of course Daji and Li Nianfan. It was too difficult for her to imitate Li Nianfan's aura, so she chose to imitate Daji's instead. The power of the chessboard rolled out, forming a force of suppression that attacked the two half-step Wisdom Dictators.

Thunder and lightning raged as the space around them collapsed.

All the ultimate spells of Little Fox and her gang were easily suppressed while Dragin and Nanan were also showing signs of fatigue. The fact that they could hold on for so long when fighting two-against-one was already a miracle in itself.

"Haha, what else do you have? If not, it's time for you to become our captives!" Master Fire roared with laughter. He had a hunch that this group of people would be their biggest harvest since the establishment of the Heaven Plundering Alliance.

"I have a stele that can suppress all the enemies in the world!" Suddenly, a majestic voice rang in everyone's mind like thunder, and in the next moment, a stele descended from the sky with so much terrifying power that the Wisdom Dictators started quaking in their boots. The stele continued to fall from the sky at a rapid speed, its sights set on the two half-step Wisdom Dictators.

Chapter 807

"What's that?" The two half-step Wisdom Dictators widened their eyes and the hair on their bodies stood upright. They were filled with extreme terror. Even before the stele landed on them, they could feel a mighty force that could suppress everything, causing their mana to stagnate.

'Run!' they thought at the same time. However, they already had their hands full with Little Fox and the others, so there was no spare energy left to deal with the sudden change. They could not even free up the power to dodge. The space around them was completely sealed up and could not be broken! "Oh, no!" The sound of two despairing roars could be heard when the stele crashed down on them, wiping them out from existence as if they were never there to begin with. On the stele were the words 'Fallen Immortal Mountain'. The words were particularly eye-catching, flashing as if they were beating to the beat of its own drum.

The whole area was shaking. No one expected such a change. The two people were half-step Wisdom Dictators after all, and to have them killed just like that…

After a moment of silence, the inevitable uproar was kicked up. "What happened?" "What kind of stele is that? How can it be so terrifying?!"

"I should've known that they'd have some backup coming to help them! Their extraordinariness is totally out of this world."𝙡𝓲𝙗𝒓𝙚𝓪𝙙.𝒄𝒐𝙢

"The stele is so strong! Did you feel the sealing of time and space when it descended?"

"That stele has the power to seal the world, and it has its own life! It's extraordinary!"

"Fallen Immortal Mountain? What kind of place is that? I'm afraid it's unimaginable!"

"Pao Lao!"

"Hui Lao!"

The deputy master of the Shinto Pavilion and the big elder of the Ascension Sect roared loudly, their eyes burning with fury. The two who died were their half-step Wisdom Dictators. They were the pride and joy of their sects. This was too much of a blow to them. Both sects suffered great loss during this trip

—both of their Wisdom Dictators and young masters were all dead. Things could not get even more tragic than this. Master Wind and Master Fire stared at the stele vigilantly.

"I knew that there's more than meets the eye when it comes to you people. Sure enough, you've been hiding this power all along," said Master Wind in a thick voice.

"I feel a familiar aura coming from this stele. It's definitely what the Heaven Plundering Alliance has been looking for!" said Master Fire enigmatically as a strange light flashed across his eyes.

"It's the soul left by the supreme power back then!" said Master Wind.

During the battle where they sealed Heaven, the supreme powers created the seven dimensions and gave birth to the seven Battle Spirit Guardians. Countless years ago, the Heaven Plundering Alliance entered the Ancient Forbidden Area to get their hands on the power of the Battle Spirit Guardians. However, their collection was still not complete and they were delighted that one of them had appeared, serving itself up on a silver platter to them.

The stele manifested itself into a phantom of a man and its unparalleled aura locked on Master Wind and Master Fire. "You better tell me where my third brother is now!" he growled.

"Hehe, your third brother's doing very well. He's been refined into a treasure. You can have a nice little reunion once I take you down!" said Master Fire, chuckling coldly.

"Be prepared to die!" the stele roared angrily and a strong light suddenly burst out of the words on its body. It then formed a blood-colored cross in the void as it charged toward Master Fire.

Master Fire was also not to be outdone. His mana erupted and with a flick of his wrist, a shiny silver longsword appeared in the void. This longsword was a second-grade Wisdom Ultimate Treasure. It was from his precious collection and coupled with his power of a Wisdom Dictator, its lethality was extremely shocking

However…when the longsword collided with the blood-red cross, it was instantly cut through, transforming into its ordinary form as it landed on the ground with a heavy clang. Then, the light on its body dimmed, for all its power was suppressed by the stele. "What a terrifying ability! Don't tell me it can even suppress the laws of the universe!" said Master Wind with shock.

Without pausing for breath, the stele rose again and blasted toward both Master Wind and Master Fire in an unrivaled domineering manner. It planned to take on both of them single-handedly!

Master Wind and Master Fire's faces darkened. They pushed Nanan and Dragin to the side and joined forces to fight the stele.

A mysterious aura was swirling around the stele, and wherever it passed, the surrounding space and Wisdom seemed to solidify, making it difficult for anyone else to move an inch. The power coming off from the words 'Fallen Immortal Mountain' was equally shocking. It seemed to have power over everything, and it could destroy all ultimate spells.

Master Wind and Master Fire not only failed to suppress it but actually put themselves in a disadvantageous position.

On the other side, the deputy master of the Shinto Pavilion and the big elder of the Ascension Sect were secretly panicking. Their pressure increased greatly with the departure of Master Wind and Master Fire. They were not Dragin and Nanan's match at all. One wrong move and they would be doomed. Moreover, Little Fox and the others were watching from the sidelines, ready to join in the battle at the drop of the hat. It was impossible for the two of them to withdraw from the battle even if they wanted to.

Fortunately, Little Fox and the others did not target them but joined forces with the stele to suppress Master Wind and Master Fire. With a raise of Little Fox's hand, both Master Wind and Master Fire were brought into the chess game again, making their already precarious situation even worse. However, there was no trace of panic on their faces. What was there instead was the look of mockery.

"Hahaha, do you really think that we'll come with no backup?" asked Master Wind. They went to great lengths to uncover the secret of the Ancient Forbidden Area. Not to mention the Executor had a hand in this, so of course, they would do everything to ensure success.

"Seems like the stele took the bait as well!" said Master Fire with a smile.

They then poured endless mana into the sky above them, forming a huge vortex vision that rolled like a tempest ocean. A terrifying aura flowed out from the vortex as if an ancient beast had awakened from its slumber. Instantly, everyone's mana lost its power, and no one dared to move. All the ultimate spells dissipated from the void.

Everyone's hearts skipped a beat and they arrived at the same thought at the same time —the real Wisdom Dictator has arrived!

Everything seemed to be frozen in time, everything except for the vortex, for an oversized monstrous hand was slowly stretching out from it, intending to grab the stele. Seeing the hand, everybody's hearts nearly jumped out of their throats while their blood ran cold. 𝓁𝑖𝘣𝑟𝘦𝘢𝒹.𝑐ℴ𝘮

"Wis… Wisdom Dictator!"

"The real Wisdom Dictator has personally come to take down the stele!"

"What a terrifying power! I feel like an ant."

"This all makes sense now! We've been set up by the Wisdom Dictator!"

Chapter 808

Heaven and earth were silent. All things were rendered toy-like under the hand that seemed as if it could dominate everything. However, it only wanted one thing—the stele.

A voice reverberated through the void. "I'm very familiar with your aura. You're the sixth Battle Spirit Guardian who escaped from me back then!"

It was the Executor of the Heaven Plundering Alliance who spoke. Back then, he participated in the plundering of the Ancient Forbidden Area and got a big sword as a reward. However, he was confused as to why the words on the stele had changed. 'Did the words change by themselves? Can it even do that? Oh well, I'll find out once I capture it!

"It's you!" The figure on the stele shook violently, also recognizing the aura of the Executor. "Give me back my third brother!" With a roar, the words on the stele glowed with a dazzling light akin to that of the sun and shot toward the giant hand.

The terrifying rays of light distorted the space and made the Wisdom around them chaotic. Even just looking at it would cause suffocation. However… It still could not stop the giant hand that was pressing down on the stele. The giant hand descended bit by bit as the entire space started to collapse from the weight of its power.

CRASH! Finally, the giant hand grabbed the stele, wanting to uproot it from its spot and take it back to the vortex. The entire star was shaking. However, the stele seemed to have taken root and would not budge even in the face of the Wisdom Dictator's power!

"Huh?" A sound of surprise escaped from the Executor's lips. It was impossible that he could not lift a mere stele. "Is it because of the words on it?"

The Executor noticed that the words on the stele seemed to contain a special rule, giving it a mission and the power of suppression. It was hard for him to shake it. The others started to notice something was amiss and all of them became slightly taken aback.

The Wisdom Dictator's giant hand was really too terrifying. It descended from the sky, wanting to forcefully take the stele away. However, even with its awe-inspiring momentum, it still could not lift the stele up. The giant hand seemed to be struggling, and the others were filled with second-hand embarrassment for him.

"The Wisdom Dictator has…has failed!"

"Impossible! How can a half-step Wisdom Dictator withstand the mind of a real Wisdom Dictator?"

"The two of them are so strong! This is a tussle between the strong!"

"It's useless! The stele's fighting against the hand with its back against the wall. The Wisdom Dictator's hand will come back with full force after taking a rest!"

They dared not speak too loud, for fear of the Wisdom Dictator hearing them. Their eyes never left the unforgettably horrifying battle happening in front of them. Master Wind and Master Fire found the whole thing equally unbelievable. The stele actually resisted the Executor's power. Was there no end to the weirdness of the Ancient Forbidden Area? However, the ending had already been predetermined.

Wave after wave of power began to erupt from the giant hand. The stele was instantly suppressed and it began to vibrate violently as if it would be uprooted at any time.

"Oh, no!" Yang Jing and the others were terrified and worried. How could they ever explain to the expert if the landmark of the Fallen Immortal Mountain was taken away?

"What should we do?" Xiao Chengfeng clenched his fists tightly, unwilling to give up without a fight. Alas, he knew he could not do anything at all to save the stele.

"Not to worry! I'll ask Daji for help. We mustn't let this baddie get away with this!" said Little Fox vehemently. She then crushed the ice crystal on her chest.

Meanwhile, at the Fallen Immortal Mountain, Li Nianfan was in the yard enjoying his massage from Daji and Fire Phoenix. He had shown them some massage techniques. The purpose, of course, was for his own enjoyment.

Back then, he used Xiao Bai as his practice target when he was learning how to give a massage. He only stopped when both of his hands became swollen after a month of massaging Xiao Bai's metal body. Even until now, he still shuddered at the memory. Fortunately, after the rain came the sun. Now, he had two beautiful wives pampering him with a massage. Life was very, very good.

Daji and Fire Phoenix, each person in charge of one side, massaged Li Nianfan from head to toe. Li Nianfan felt the tension melt away from his body as their soft hands kneaded him. Of course, the soft music wafting from Qin Manyun's Guqin aided in his relaxation. In addition, Shi Tuqin had prepared milk and fruits for him to eat. 𝘭𝑖𝒷𝓇𝘦𝘢𝒹.𝑐𝘰𝘮

'Ah… Life doesn't get any better than this.' Li Nianfan smiled and was about to close his eyes when the entire Fallen Immortal Mountain suddenly shook as if an earthquake was happening. Instantly, he fell into a bad mood.𝓁𝑖𝘣𝘳ℯ𝘢𝘥.𝒸ℴ𝑚

"What's happening? Is it an earthquake?" Li Nianfan was a little surprised but he was not afraid. After all that he had experienced, the earthquake-like phenomenon was nothing more than child's play to him. However, it was strange that an earthquake would occur at the Fallen Immortal Mountain when it had the protection of the Heavenly Palace, and therefore, the protection of the Land and Mountain Gods.

Could some people be fighting nearby? The Fallen Immortal Mountain was still shaking and the tremors were getting more and more powerful. Li Nianfan started to feel uneasy. "What's going on? Can't a man get some sleep around here?" he asked with a frown.

Daji's eyes moved slightly and she quickly said, "Master, some people are fighting nearby. I'll go and check out the situation."

Li Nianfan nodded and said, "Okay. Just be careful."

Daji nodded before shooting out of the four-part architecture. A cold glow flashed in her eyes and a cool chill overflowed from her body. She looked up at the sky and two layers of ice actually solidified in the air wherever her eyes passed!

"You all deserve to die a million times for disrupting the master's peace and making him unhappy!"

Daji pointed up and waves of cold air drifted from her body to the void.

Pieces of snowflakes floated silently down from the sky without warning on the battlefield in the Origins Realm. The snowflakes were imbued with the power of extreme cold and the temperature of the surrounding area instantly dropped below freezing point, making even the Wisdom Dictator shiver.

"What's happening? Why is it snowing suddenly?"

"This chill is too terrifying! This is definitely the work of another bigshot!" "This place is under the control of the Wisdom Dictator, so this abnormal weather is proof that another Wisdom Dictator has taken a shot!"

"Look, there's actually a layer of frost on that giant hand!"

"It's happening! The two Wisdom Dictators are launching attacks against each other from across the distance."

"Both of them are so strong! Even though we can't see them, their terrifying powers speak for themselves. Is this the peak of combat power?"

Everyone's eyes widened in horror, and their scalps began to crawl.

The frost spread rapidly and the giant hand was frozen in a blink of an eye!

Chapter 809

The huge palm turned into an ice sculpture, completely frozen mid-air. The scene made everyone's scalps tingle. What they were witnessing was a battle between two Wisdom Dictators. Either could squash them all like ants.

The ice layer became thicker and thicker, and the ice was not only limited to the giant palm. Even the earth was covered with a layer of frost. Earlier on, Little Fox used her Mind Control power to imitate Daji's frost power, but comparing the latest attack to that was like comparing heaven and earth. 𝙡𝓲𝒃𝓻𝓮𝙖𝒅.𝙘𝓸𝒎

"It's Goddess Daji!" said Yang Jing excitedly.

Cultivator Junjun let out a long sigh of relief and said with a smile, "We're saved! And we don't have to fear the Heaven Plundering Alliance anymore."

"Go, sis, go!" cheered Little Fox happily.

Both Master Wind and Master Fire's faces darkened with shock and horror.

"Just as I expected! There's definitely something going on behind this group of people. They have a Wisdom Dictator, too!"

"So what? Do they really think they can stop the Heaven Plundering Alliance from going over to the Ancient Forbidden Area?"

A scoff suddenly came from the void and a phantom exuding a strong force that surpassed everything slowly appeared. He raised his hand before bringing it crashing down with a thunderous bang. The violent power overflowed like a tsunami, sweeping away all the snowflakes in the sky.

The ice layer above the giant palm began to crack and it looked like it was about to shatter. However, a more terrifying cold wave suddenly came. This time, the frost spread much faster, even turning the clouds in the sky into ice as snowflakes shrouded the surrounding fields, turning the world into a vast expanse of white in an instant.

If one took a closer look, a peerless and beautiful figure could be seen in the center of the whirling snowflakes. In a blink of an eye, the giant palm stopped immediately and returned to its previous frozen state again. Then, it shattered like a mirror, turning into tiny bits and pieces before dissipating into the void. Even the phantom figure that appeared was covered by frost and instantly annihilated!

"The master of the giant palm lo-lost?"

"Wow, it seems that the person behind the Heavenly Palace is stronger!"

"Not necessarily, it seems like it was merely a test. No one died at all."

"I'm more curious to know where these people came from? Why have I never heard of them before?"

Everyone held their breaths and looked at the falling snow in awe as the giant palm disappeared.

Master Wind's pupils shrunk into a straight line; he was extremely terrified. "The Executor lost? How's this possible!" Master Fire was trembling all over, not only because of the cold but also because of the fear raging through his heart. The Executor had left them to fend for themselves. It was as good as leaving them to die.

"Quick! Run!" roared the deputy master of the Shinto Pavilion and the big elder of the Ascension Sect fearfully, causing their disciples to flee in all directions.

However, everything turned into a glacier wherever the snow blew. This was the power of a Wisdom Dictator that spared no one, not even Master Wind, Master Fire, and everyone in the Shinto Pavilion and the Ascension Sect.

They were instantly engulfed by frost and their terrified faces were forever captured in ice. Just when they were losing their consciousness, Master Wind and Master Fire thought about the fleeing Left Messenger. 'She must've known we'd lose. That's why she fled so fast. It was like she could predict the future. Just who exactly is she?'

"Thank you, Goddess Daji, for your life-saving grace!" said the stele profusely in the direction of the void after he was saved.

Daji's voice was heard coming from the void, "Your absence from the Fallen Immortal Mountain has kicked up a series of violent tremors. Master isn't happy about it at all. Please, come back as soon as possible, and you're absolutely not allowed to leave without permission in the future!"

"I deserve ten thousand deaths for my crime. I'll go back now to receive my punishment," said the stele guiltily. Then, it rose into the sky and disappeared into the void.

The others watched with wide eyes, not daring to breathe. The whole place was silent. Only when the snow disappeared did they then gulp in unison, their hearts drumming wildly against their chests.

"Oh my god, I was nearly scared to death! The coercion of a Wisdom Dictator's really terrifying!"

"There's a fine line between life and death. Fortunately, I only acted as a spectator, and this saved my life."

"With so many ice sculptures here, this place could be a tourist attraction in the future."

"It's too domineering. The power of a Wisdom Dictator's so terrifying!"

"What happened here is destined to shake up the Northern Star Region. I'm so glad I was able to witness the battle."

"I don't think this matter will end so easily. The Shinto Pavilion, the Ascension Sect, and the Heavenless Devil Palace have suffered heavy losses this time. Surely they'd want to avenge their own."

There seemed to be no end to the discussion after everyone composed themselves.

"My sis really is the best!" said Little Fox fervently.

"Let's quickly return to give the snow fungus to Brother Li," said Nanan.

Immediately, they left together while the spectators sent them off with their eyes filled with curiosity and awe.

Meanwhile, in the stronghold of the Heaven Plundering Alliance, the Executor's eyes suddenly snapped open, sending off waves of violent electricity during the process.'What a terrifying ice power! It even tried to freeze my Primordial Spirit from afar!'

A trace of fear flashed in his eyes. He did not find it surprising that the group of strange people had a Wisdom Dictator, but he never expected the Wisdom Dictator to be so strong. He began to wonder if the Ancient Forbidden Area was hiding anything else.

The Executor's eyes kept flickering while he devised a countermeasure plan. Suddenly, his brows twitched and there was a hint of surprise in his eyes.

"Someone actually came back alive?" He raised his hand and the void rippled to reveal Left Messenger who had traveled through space.

Left Messenger was momentarily taken aback. Then, she quickly said respectfully, "I humbly greet you, Lord Enforcer."

'What was I thinking? Why did I come back here? I should've found a place to hide! How stupid of me to escape in the direction of the Heaven Plundering Alliance!' she thought bitterly.

"You must have immense luck to have survived the battle," praised the Executor while looking at Left Messenger approvingly. "It's all thanks to the protection of Lord Enforcer," replied Left Messenger while thinking to herself that she was not lucky but smart.

"Quickly, tell me what happened in detail," ordered the Executor solemnly.

"Yes, Lord Enforcer." Left Messenger immediately gave him a detailed account of everything that happened from the beginning to the end. She did, however, twist the truth to her favor by saying that it was due to her keen perception that she retreated strategically when she realized the dire situation they were in instead of saying that she ran away from fear. She also mentioned that she had tried to convince Master Fire and Master Wind to retreat with her, but unfortunately, they did not listen.

Chapter 810

"You must've had a keen sense of life and death far beyond that of ordinary people to avoid that level of danger," praised the Executor. However, his face then darkened at the thought of the Ancient Forbidden Area people's extraordinariness. Not only were their methods unusual, but each of their treasures and spells were tremendously powerful

"The more extraordinary they are, the more it proves that there are some heaven-shattering secrets in the Ancient Forbidden Area. What I'm best at is solving mysteries. No matter what the chance is, it'll eventually be plundered by us!" muttered the Executor to himself.

'It's over. This guy looks like he's going to die,' thought Left Messenger sadly when she overheard what he said. However, out loud, she said, "Lord Enforcer is wise, the Heaven Plundering Alliance is invincible!"

The Executor smiled and said proudly, "Haha, I already have a plan in mind."

Left Messenger was stunned for a moment. 'It's as if he can't wait to die!'

"The Heavenless Devil Palace, the Shinto Pavilion, and the Ascension Sect have obviously formed a deadly feud with the group of people in the Ancient Forbidden Area. Go contact them and tell them the origin of that group of people. Then, they'll surely take action against them, either for revenge or for the secret of the Ancient Forbidden Area!" continued the Executor.

Then, he paused and said, "Besides that, you'll go to the Demon Gathering Star to find Demon Lord Sitian. Tell him that there are two fox sisters in the Ancient Forbidden Area who are peerlessly enchanting, the most beautiful in their race. In fact, they can be crowned the Demon Queens of the century! He'll definitely be interested in them once you tell him that!"

The corner of the Executor's lips curled into a smile. He was impressed at his own brilliance for coming up with such an exquisite plan to take down those from the Ancient Forbidden Area through the hands of others in such a short time.

"Okay, I'll go right now." Left Messenger nodded and immediately went to do his bidding

At the Heavenless Devil Palace was a bright-eyed old man who was shrouded in a tyrannical aura. The sky above him was rolling with heavy, dark clouds that were brought on by his anger while the air around him was so thick that one could slice it with a knife. He was Murong Yunkong, the sect master of the Heavenless Devil Palace.

"Did you find the culprit who did it?" he asked in a hoarse voice. He had dispatched two half-step Wisdom Dictators, as well as many skilled cultivators, to go seek fortune in the Origins Pond of Holy Dimension with the young master. However, they all ended up annihilated. The losses were so great that Murong Yunkong almost went crazy. No matter who did it, he must make the other party pay the price in blood!

"I just received the news that the people dispatched from the Shinto Pavilion and the Ascension Sect were all wiped out, too, while the Heaven Plundering Alliance lost two half-step Wisdom Dictators. Their losses are just as heavy as ours," answered one of the disciples.

"Oh?" Hearing this made Murong Yunkong feel slightly better. "Is the Origins Pond of Holy Dimension this time really that dangerous?" he asked with surprise.

"It's not because of that. They all died at the hands of a powerhouse called the Heavenly Palace. Many people witnessed it with their own eyes when two Wisdom Dictators battled against each other. In the end, the Heavenly Palace's side won."

The disciple hesitated for a moment before he then said, "And according to the intel that I've gathered, the young master's death was brought on by the fact that he harassed three women. He died before the Origins Pond of Holy Dimension even opened, meaning to say, he didn't even have a chance to enter…"

Boom! A powerful aura surged out of Murong Yunkong. "The impudence! They should feel honored to have caught my son's eye! I'd bury them with Murong Yu for what they did!"

After a while, he asked, "Heavenly Palace? Why haven't I heard of them before… Where is it located?"

"Umm…" The disciple's words were caught in his throat. Then, he said anxiously, "Please, forgive me, Sect Master, but I don't know where they came from. They seemed to have emerged out of thin air."

"You're useless! What good are you to me then?" roared Murong Yunkong violently. An endless force instantly suppressed the disciple. He did not even have the time to scream before he was crushed by the substantive momentum until nothing else of him remained.

"Go dig up any information you can find! I'll give you all three days. I'll kill you if any of you come back empty-handed!" shouted Murong Yunkong.

It was at that moment when another disciple came to report that a messenger from the Heaven Plundering Alliance had asked for an audience.

Murong Yunkong frowned slightly and said in a low voice, "Let her in."

Soon, Left Messenger arrived at the hall.

"Sect Master, you must be wondering about the origins of that strange group of people," said Left Messenger enigmatically. 𝘭𝒾𝑏𝓇𝘦𝒶𝘥.𝘤𝘰𝑚

Murong Yunkong's eyes narrowed slightly. "I gather that you can tell me something about that?"

"Of course, and I also know where those people are!" replied Left Messenger.

"Go on!"

"They're from the Ancient Forbidden Area, and they have supreme magical treasures and secret methods. They're probably hiding a supreme secret in the Ancient Forbidden Area," said Left Messenger evenly.

"The Ancient Forbidden Area?" Murong Yunkong's pupils shrank suddenly with great surprise. Then, the wheels in his mind started to turn. "The Ancient Forbidden Area must be an extremely unusual place for it to be forbidden. Now that a group of strange people has come out of it, the secrets in it are probably mind-blowingly strong.'

"Sect Master, the Heaven Plundering Alliance has a bone to pick with that group of people as well. I'll be contacting the Shinto Pavilion, the Ascension Sect, and the Demon Gathering Star to invade the Ancient Forbidden Area together. The Heavenless Devil Palace would miss out on a lot of good opportunities should you opt-out of the invasion," said Left Messenger.

"What's there to fear when there are so many of us going together? I'll wait for your news of departure," said Murong Yunkong.

"Then I'll be taking my leave first. I'll lead the Heavenless Devil Palace to the Ancient Forbidden Area once I've corralled the others," said Left Messenger. Then, she left the Heavenless Devil Palace to look for the other powerhouses. She wanted to lead them to the Ancient Forbidden Area as soon as possible so that she could fake her own death and leave the Heaven Plundering Alliance. Then, she would go back to living her life in seclusion. The Heaven Plundering Alliance was too stubborn for their own good. It was obvious they would not last long now that they were hellbent on invading the Ancient Forbidden Area.

Meanwhile, Little Fox and the others had arrived back at the Fallen Immortal Mountain and were making their way up to the four-part architecture. Along the way, they ran into the Elite King and Su Chen who were picking dung

The wild game animals turned their heads in unison to look at Little Fox and the others. Immediately, their eyes dimmed and they lowered their heads in disappointment.

"Uncle Elite King, why are the animals acting like that?" asked Little Fox curiously.

"They were hoping you'd all bring back some new game meat for the expert since the meat stock should be running low now. It seems like they know it wouldn't be long before it's their turn to be slaughtered," explained the Elite King

"Oh, that's true! We haven't brought back any new meat for Brother Li in quite a while," exclaimed Dragin.

Chapter 811

Nanan and the others comforted the wild game animals before continuing on their way back to the four-part architecture. "Brother Li, we're back!" shouted Nanan when they neared the building. She then ran the last mile and entered the courtyard with Dragin and the others following closely behind.

This time, both Yang Jing and Goddess Nuwa were with them, too. It had been quite a while since they last visited the expert, and so, they thought this would be a good time for them to make up for the lost time. However, their eyes widened in shock the moment they entered the four-part architecture.

There, on the ground before them, were mountains of Immortal Machines. To the untrained eye, the items might look normal, but to them, what they sensed made the quake in their boots. The oppressive power flowing from the Immortal Machines was so strong that their Primordial Spirits nearly packed up and left their bodies.

In the Origins Realm, Wisdom Ultimate Treasures were ranked according to their grade, with the ninth-grade being the strongest. However, all the Immortal Machines there definitely surpassed the ninth-grade, so much so that they could not even grade them.

'All of them are unimaginably terrifying Ultimate Slaughter Treasures!' thought everyone with trembling hearts.

"Oh, hey, welcome back!" said Li Nianfan who was coming out from the utility room with an armful of brushes in different sizes. The biggest was as big as a broom while the smallest was as small as a pinky finger. All of them were Immortal Machines, too!

'Oh, my god! Is there no end to the expert's awesomeness?' Everyone started hyperventilating. Goddess Nuwa and Yang Jing quickly composed themselves and said respectfully, "Greetings, Lord Saint!"

"Long time no see, Yang Jing, Empress Nuwa. Welcome, welcome," said Li Nianfan with a smile.

"Brother Li, what are you doing?" asked Dragin curiously.

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"I'm looking for new musical instruments and brushes for Miss Manyun and Miss Tuqin. They must be bored of practicing with the same musical instrument and brush over and over again," explained Li Nianfan. He gave up trying to rest when the tremors happened, so he decided to find something else to do.

'That explains all the Immortal Machines…' thought Yang Jing and Goddess Nuwa as they glanced enviously at Qin Manyun and Shi Tuqin. The two of them were so lucky that they were able to stay by the expert's side. It was insane how they got to even choose their Immortal Machines.

Qin Manyun was shocked by the amount of Immortal Machines, too. "Master, do you really think I can use these musical instruments?" she asked anxiously. 𝑙𝘪𝒷𝘳𝑒𝘢𝑑.𝒸𝑜𝑚

"It'll be easy-peasy for you since you're a quick learner, and you already have a good foundation in music. This here is a flute, a traditional drum, a rebab, a lute… Don't worry, I'll teach you how to use all of them one by one," said Li Nianfan with a smile.

"Master, I never knew there were so many different kinds of brushes!" said the dumbfounded Shi Tuqin in a tone of disbelief.

"Of course, the size of the brush can be divided into small cases, middle cases, and big cases, while the texture can be divided into soft, hard, and half-half. Then, the tip of the brush can be divided into long, mid, or short. Each of them would affect your brush strokes very differently."

After a pause, Li Nianfan continued, "Besides that, we can further classify the brushes based on the material of the brush, such as lanugo, wolf fur, rabbit fur, deer fur, chicken feathers, and so forth. I'll craft them for you once I get my hands on the materials. You'll be called a real master of calligraphy only when you can wield the different types of brushes and learn how to complement their strengths and weaknesses."

Everyone was awe-struck. Li Nianfan was obviously giving a boost to Qin Manyun and Shi Tuqin's cultivation. To everyone else, Qin Manyun and Shi Tuqin's attainment in the Guqin and the art of calligraphy might seem like they had reached the end of the road, but in actual fact, they still had a long way to go.

There were many more musical instruments apart from the Guqin, and many more brushes apart from the one Shi Tuqin was using. Their mastery of their skills would only be deemed complete once they had mastered all the different types of musical instruments and brushes. They would hit a glass ceiling in their spiritual cultivation if they did not attain complete Wisdom. Everyone was imagining just how much more powerful both Qin Manyun and Shi Tuqin would be once they mastered all the musical instruments and brushes. Of course, the onlookers could not help but be jealous of them.

"We'll take things slow. Let us first be gracious hosts to our distinguished guests," said Li Nianfan. Then, he motioned for Yang Jing and Goddess Nuwa to sit down. "Xiao Bai, serve them the wolfberry red date tea, please."

"Yes, my beloved master," said Xiao Bai.

Nanan brought out the snow fungus and said, "Brother Li, is this the snow fungus you were looking for?"

Li Nianfan's eyes lit up instantly. "Yes! This is indeed the snow fungus. Hurray, we have unlocked a new ingredient!" He would be happy to let Nanan and Dragin go out more if it meant that they would bring back more surprises that would satisfy his cravings.

Very quickly, Xiao Bai served the tea. It was red due to the wolfberries and red dates, looking a lot like red agate from the way it was glowing. Everyone breathed in the subtle scent of the tea and it made their blood roil with warmth in their veins.

The blood-filled fruit and the blood-clotting fruit were third-grade and first-grade Wisdom Spiritual Fruit respectively, both of which had the effect of upgrading and nourishing one's blood. The fruits had become more divine under Li Nianfan's tender loving care, so much so that the hearts of Yang Jing and Goddess Nuwa started to beat wildly with deep desire.

"The tea is made by the new ingredients that were brought back by Nanan and Dragin. I hope it's to your liking," said Li Nianfan.

"Thank you, Lord Saint!" said Yang Jing and Goddess Nuwa in unison. Then, they took a sip of the tea excitedly. Instantly, they felt their blood burst out in a loud cheer as if they had been reborn while terrifyingly strong energy coursed through their bodies.

Yang Jing's third eye became bloodshot as if its blood vessels had ruptured. It also started to blink rapidly and uncontrollably, kicking off one spasm of electricity after another. Immediately, he could see great distances, as far as the Heavenly Palace, and then in another blink, he could even see the Underworld! There was nothing that could escape his third eye.

Then, he saw the sixth dimension, then the first, and lastly, the Origins Realm. He could feel an infinite power in his blood, that he had gotten an upgrade that allowed him to comprehend Wisdom so much more.

Goddess Nuwa's blood was also going through the same evolution. She would have definitely transformed into her original form of half-woman and half-snake if she did not suppress the urge. She had received the power to manipulate Wisdom through the upgrade and felt that she could suppress those of the same level with her with a single wave of her hand. That was how powerful she had gotten!

At the same time, both Yang Jing and Goddess Nuwa's mana skyrocketed until it broke through their previous limitations, bringing them from third-step Wisdom Elites to half-step Wisdom Dictators.

Chapter 812

'Did I just become a half-step Wisdom Dictator?' thought Goddess Nuwa and Yang Jing in disbelief. Nevertheless, the newfound power in their bodies did not lie. It was natural for them to doubt since the gap between a third-step Wisdom Elite and a half-step Wisdom Dictator was like heaven and earth. Not to mention, there was also the factor of one's luck, and it was not surprising to know that many cultivators would find themselves stuck as a third-step Wisdom Elite with no end in sight. However, the two of them crossed the gap just by drinking a cup of tea.

Woof! Woof! Woof! Blackie had unknowingly arrived and was pulling on Li Nianfan's pants with his mouth. Then, he turned up to look at his master with his big, sad puppy dog eyes.

'Why would a dog want to drink some tea?' thought Li Nianfan, a little speechless. However, after seeing Blackie's big, sad puppy dog eyes, he decided to fill up Blackie's water bowl to the brim with tea.

"Thank you, Master!" barked Blackie happily, his tail wagging non-stop. Then, he started to drink from his water bowl. 'Hahaha! With this, my blood will receive an upgrade, too!'

Soon after, Yang Jing and Goddess Nuwa bid Li Nianfan farewell and returned to the Heavenly Palace. Once there, they received the bad news that the powerhouses in the Northern Star Region were making a move to invade the seven dimensions, and the ones taking the lead were the Ascension Sect, the Shinto Pavilion, and the Heavenless Devil Palace. Fortunately, the Heavenly Palace had already planted some spies in the Origins Realm.

"The Ascension Sect, the Shinto Pavilion, the Heavenless Devil Palace, and the Demon Gathering Star have Wisdom Dictators in their lineup. It'll be the biggest catastrophe the seven dimensions would ever face if they really do join forces," said Cultivator Junjun worriedly.

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"More importantly, their target's most likely the expert. We cannot let them disturb the expert no matter what!" said Xiao Chengfeng solemnly.

"We have to notify Goddess Daji and the others as soon as possible so they'll have time to prepare," said the Jade Emperor in a low voice.

Meanwhile, Left Messenger had been on a run, acting as a go-between to the four sects. She was exhausted but fortunately, everything was going according to plan. Apart from the four major sects, other smaller sects wanted to join them as well.

They had all gathered together and their numbers were imposing. Standing at the forefront of the troops were five people, Murong Yunkong, Mu Chengfeng, Taoist Taiyin, Sitian Manxiong. They were the respective sect masters of the Heavenless Devil Palace, the Shinto Pavilion, the Ascension Sect, and the Demon Gathering Star. The last person standing alongside them was of course Left Messenger.

Left Messenger would be the one leading the charge toward the Ancient Forbidden Area. She was bringing everyone up-to-date with all that she knew about the place.

"I can't believe that the Heavenly Palace actually came from the Ancient Forbidden Area. It's been many years since the place opened!"

"No wonder that group of people seemed to appear out of thin air. No one would've guessed that they came from the Ancient Forbidden Area."𝘭𝑖𝘣𝑟𝘦𝒶𝘥.𝘤𝑜𝘮

"I thought the Ancient Forbidden Area would be very abysmal. Imagine my shock when it was discovered that it had so many secrets. No wonder it requires so many of us to invade it."

"No matter what, it's impossible for the measly Ancient Forbidden Area to stop the advance of four Wisdom Dictators. We'll definitely lift their mysterious veil this time!"

There were a lot of discussions as each of them was looking forward to entering the Ancient Forbidden Area.

"Since you're from the Ancient Forbidden Area, you must know who's the strongest person there and how many Wisdom Dictators they have, right?" Murong Yukong asked Left Messenger.

"To be honest, the cultivators in the Ancient Forbidden Area are less powerful than those in the Origins Realm. However, that group of people is special. Their cultivation speed, their ultimate spells, and their treasures are all the best of the best. In fact, they were the ones who opened up the Ancient Forbidden Area!

"There's a huge secret backing them up, and through that secret, they've been getting their hands on the strongest treasures, the strongest ultimate spells, and even the strongest divine fruits! All these and more can be found on a specific mountain!" said Left Messenger seriously.

'Ever since I met them, all I've been hearing about is the big secret behind them from the mouths of others, and everyone who went to the mountain in search of it has ended up dead. I'm sure that would be your fate, too. I'll only take you there but the rest is up to you,' thought Left Messenger.

Murong Yunkong and the others were none the wiser. Their eyes lit up with greed as soon as the words 'big secrets' were mentioned. The more mysterious the whole thing was, the more good fortune they expected to receive.

"So, just how many Wisdom Dictators are there?" asked Mu Chengfeng.

"I have no idea," answered Left Messenger with a shake of her head. "Whatever goes on up in that mountain is unfathomable. My spiritual cultivation's too low for me to know."

Taoist Taiyin sneered and said, "There's no need for us to worry even if they have a Wisdom Dictator amongst them since we have the Heaven Plundering Alliance on our side! Don't forget that they're the ones who brought the Battle Spirit Guardians to their knees."

"Well said," said Murong Yunkong with a nod of his head.

"Is it true that there are two absolutely enchanting she-demons there?" asked Sitian Manxiong in a gruff voice. Nobody was surprised at his question since he was renowned throughout the whole Northern Sky Region for his lecherous behavior.

"Yes, the famous Nine-Tailed Foxes, the most beautiful of them all," replied Left Messenger. She paused for effect, then, she said, "You might've heard of the rumor that the Nine-Tailed Fox isn't only beautiful but can control the mind of others. That was why the young master of the Heavenless Devil Palace wanted to capture her."

Sitian Manxiong licked his lips with anticipation. "Haha! Serves him right for wanting to steal my woman!"

Murong Yunkong's face darkened and he said threateningly, "Sitian Manxiong, you better watch what you say or else you're going to be in a world of pain!"

"Bring it on! You don't scare me at all!" shouted Sitian Manxiong tyrannically.

Left Messenger stared at the two of them with her mouth agape, thinking to herself how unreliable they were if just a few simple words could bring about an internal conflict.

Mu Chengfeng and Taoist Taiyin quickly intervened and reminded them about the most important matter at hand. 𝓵𝒊𝓫𝙧𝙚𝒂𝙙.𝒄𝓸𝒎

"Well then, follow my lead and I'll bring you to our destination!" boomed Left Messenger. Then, she turned around and charged toward the Ancient Forbidden Area with the troops following behind her. The combined effect of their mana was so bright that they illuminated the void.

Soon, they entered the first dimension, and under Left Messenger's guidance, they arrived at the seventh dimension's Area of the Gods. Along the way, they were left unimpressed by what they saw. It was just as Left Messenger said, there were not that many skilled cultivators around. Why, they did not even have that many third-step Wisdom Elites. It was a very pitiful sight to see.

Sitian Manxiong took the opportunity to kidnap a few she-demons from god-knows-where, keeping them captive by his side. "Hahaha! Just as well, there are so many beautiful she-demons here. I was getting bored of the ones back home. This is already turning out to be a worthwhile trip! All the she-demons will be mine! Mine, I say! Hahaha."

Chapter 813

Murong Yunkong looked at Sitian Manciong's absurdity and could not help but secretly despise it. 'He's such a pervert. Anyone who shares the same blood with him all is pieces of sh*t!' He was still brooding about the quarrel he had with Sitian Manxiong.

"Sitian Manxiong, the Heavenless Devil Palace, the Shinto Pavilion, and the Ascension Sect have all suffered big losses in the hands of the Ancient Forbidden Area. Only the Demon Gathering Star is still intact, so why don't you send a scout team to check if the path ahead of us is clear?" he asked.

"Fine with me. This is a good chance for me to prove just how strong the Demon Gathering Star is!" Sitian Manxiong looked down on the Ancient Forbidden Area so he had no qualms about the suggestion. "King Bull, bring a team with you and go scout out a path for us!"

"Yes, Demon Lord!" answered King Bull loudly. Then, he immediately left with a team. Soon, they arrived at the Area of the Gods, and following Left Messenger's guidance, they saw the mountain range.

"That must be the Fallen Immortal Mountain!" King Bull's eyes narrowed suddenly. He stopped in his tracks when he saw the stele. He knew that the stele was very extraordinary and that it had stirred up a sensation when it went to the Origins Realm due to its ability to suppress Wisdom.

He jumped over the stele, looked up, and saw the group of wild game animals being reared at the foot of the mountain as well as the Elite King and Su Chen who were carrying manure buckets. At the same time, the group of wild animals was also staring at him. The game animal's eyes were burning hot, even radiating with light. There was a kind of passion that made him uncomfortable.

"Brothers, our savior has come!" said the Crow King excitedly with tears of joy in his eyes.

"This Bull Demon looks strong, I bet the expert will be happy with him. He'd make the best beef!"

"Hahaha, we're really lucky to have someone serve himself up on a silver platter at this critical time!"

"It's touching how he's willing to sacrifice himself to save us!"

All the game animals cheered; they were so excited that they wept.

'Game meat? Beef? Me? Do they even know what they're talking about?' Bull King's face suddenly darkened and he erupted in anger.

"Stupid brain-dead demons with their stupid nonsense! Let me put you all out of your misery!" he said chillingly.

Although he was angry, he did not step forward. He just raised his hand to launch a palm strike at them from a distance, leaving his ultimate spell to do the dirty work for him. The palm strike triggered a vision and the terrifying power manifested as a roaring bull's head in the void, opening its huge mouth and charging at them. This power could easily flatten the entire mountain range!𝓁𝑖𝘣𝘳ℯ𝘢𝘥.𝒸ℴ𝑚

However… A manure bucket suddenly smashed the bull's head just when it was about to fall on the mountain. The terrifying bull's head vision disappeared instantly, making everyone question whether the whole thing really happened. The Elite King put down the manure bucket and continued to pick up dung as if nothing out of the ordinary had happened.

"You're actually a half-step Wisdom Dictator?" Bull King's eyes were wide as saucers as he stared at the Elite King in disbelief. He did not expect a half-step Wisdom Dictator to be picking dung. Moreover, the manure bucket was also extremely extraordinary; it had to be an Ultimate Treasure since it was able to dispel his attack so easily. "It seems like Lord Demon was correct, there's a big secret hidden on this mountain!" Bull King's eyes flickered. He knew that he could not force his way in, not when the stele and the Elite King was there. However, he was not afraid at all, for he was confident that Sitian Manxiong would be able to save him should he run into any danger.

"Bull Demon, it's time for you to transform into your original form and become a game animal!" roared Xiao Chengfeng. He had come riding on his sword and was looking down haughtily on Bull King. Behind him was a group of Heavenly Soldiers, looking majestic on the auspicious clouds.

"Game animal again? It seems that you're all a bunch of idiots who only know how to eat. Let's see who devours who first!" Bull King was so angry with the incessant provocations that he threw his head back and roared at the sky. Moo!

A black tornado came out of his mouth and flew over to Xiao Chengfeng. The black tornado had a strong suction force and the Bull King was hellbent on pulling Xiao Chengfeng into his mouth.

"Oh, no!" Xiao Chengfeng's face went pale. He turned around and tried his best to escape on his flying sword. However, being only a third-step Wisdom Elite, he was far less powerful than Bull King. Not only did he fail to escape, but he flew towards Bull King's mouth very quickly, so much so that he would completely be in his mouth within a few seconds.

Xiao Chengfeng was so frightened that he put down his ego and screamed, "Save me, Yang Jing!"

A stream of light suddenly lashed out, turning into a brilliance that enveloped Xiao Chengfeng. Indeed, it was Yang Jing who had come to save the day.

"Take that, you Bull Demon!" With one step, Yang Jing covered the distance between them and swung his Three-pointed Double-edged Blade in a perfect arc at Bull King.

"Hahaha, don't you know that I'm the best at close combat?! Die!" mocked Bull King.

A large black ax appeared in his hand with a flick of his wrist, just in time to block the incoming blade. He was, after all, a demon with innate divine power that could suppress the world! Moreover, the fact that he could become a half-step Wisdom Dictator meant that his bloodline was even more superior than the average demon's. He thought that Yang Jing was as good as dead for engaging in close combat with him.

However, when the weapons collided, Bull King realized that he was greatly mistaken. A powerful force ripped apart his attack, causing his hands to go numb and his body to fly upside down in an inverted U shape.

"How can this be?!" He looked at Yang Jing in disbelief. Never in his wildest imagination would he think that he would be defeated by a mere human. It was then he noticed the third eye on Yang Jing's forehead which was glowing red, giving him the impression that that eye could see through anything and everything 'He has God's Eye?' Bull King's heart skipped a beat again. 'He's even more demonic than I am, what with his God's Eye and supernatural power! Just which bloodline did he come from?' 𝙡𝙞𝓫𝒓𝙚𝒂𝓭.𝓬𝒐𝓶

"Demonic Bull Horns!" Bull King roared wildly and the mana in his entire body instantly erupted violently like a volcano. He lowered his head and changed from his human form to a black long-haired bull. Sturdy horns longer than spears that were shrouded in black light appeared on his head. It was so terrifying that nobody dared to go near him.

The pair of horns were throwing off an immense killing aura and they were no less than fifth-grade Origins Ultimate Treasures. The red light given off by Yang Jing's third eye was instantly washed away by the horns and without stopping for a breath, Bull King continued to charge toward Yang Jing. Along the way, the pair of terrifying horns ripped the air apart with its shocking power and two trails of black appeared in the sky.

Chapter 814

Yang Jing's face turned grave when he saw the charging Bull King. He took a deep breath and golden light with strobes of red began to pour out of his body.

"Body Refining, Bajiu Divine Skill!" The golden light blanketed the sky, converging into a vision of a huge entity with three heads and six arms. The Bajiu Divine Skill was a skill that Yang Jing had cultivated during the Prehistoric times. Over the years, he had refined it again and again, making it more powerful than before. However, he chose to keep the name since he was too lazy to change it.

The skill itself was a body refining method, and with the upgrade in his blood, the skill had surpassed to a level beyond his imagination. His bloodline was enough to suppress Bull King's bloodline! The vision stretched out his six arms and clawed at Bull King. The two collided with a big bang, and as the impact shook everything around them, it also ripped apart the surrounding space.

"This is impossible! I refuse to believe you're strong enough to block my ultimate spell!" cried Bull King fearfully. His horns were firmly grasped by Yang Jing's two arms, while the other four were resting on his head with his feet firmly planted where they stood. 𝓁𝑖𝘣𝘳ℯ𝘢𝘥.𝒸ℴ𝑚

"Relax. We don't want to spoil your meat now, do we?" said the three heads in unison, and then, the four arms slammed down on Bull King's head like heavy hammers! Yang Jing chose not to use any weapon to keep the corpse intact.𝓵𝓲𝙗𝓻𝓮𝓪𝙙.𝒄𝓸𝒎

Moo! Bull King's eyes bulged out. He tried to break free from the vision's grip but could

not.

"How dare you!" roared a tyrannical voice suddenly. What followed was an unparalleled power, raging toward Yang Jing with an ultimately destructive force! This power did not trigger any vision but brought along with it a chilling gust of wind. Even so, everyone knew in their hearts that Yang Jing would be easily wiped out once the wind swept over him.

Sitian Manxiong had arrived to save Bull King. However, a cold gale appeared at the same time, neutralizing Sitian Manxiong's violent gust. It bought more time for the vision to bring down his four fists on Bull King.

"No—!" screamed Bull King pathetically before he fell to the ground with a loud thud. There was no sign of breathing, and thus, the half-step Wisdom Dictator Bull Demon had finally transformed into a large piece of beef that was completely intact.

"Come on, drag the corpse over! We need to make sure the game meat stays fresh for the expert!" shouted Crow King excitedly. A group of game animals was dispatched, and they quickly pulled Bull King's corpse to a safe place. Their lives depended on Bull King's corpse. With it, they could live to see another day.

"Bull King! No-! You'll all pay for this!" A huge black saber tooth bear with red eyes stepped forward from a distance. It had popped back into its original form due to the anger he was feeling. "Death to you all!"

A huge mountain-like bear paw slammed down on Yang Jing while a layer of frost appeared out of thin air, forming a thick layer of ice above him. The terrifying bear paw failed to smash the ice.

Daji and Fire Phoenix were in the sky above the Fallen Immortal Mountain, taking one step after another. Their eyes never left Sitian Manxiong and the rest of his crew. Behind them were Nanan and the others.

"Welcome, Goddess Daji and Goddess Fire Phoenix!" said the Heavenly Palace people with a bow.

"The rumors are true! The Nine-Tailed Fox sisters are absolutely stunning! I never expected the demon clan to produce such beauties," said Sitian Manxiong when his gaze fell on Daji and Little Fox. All thoughts of avenging Bull King were thrown out of his mind, and in their place were thoughts of kidnapping Daji and Little Fox.

"Well, this is really mind-blowing! Never would I dream that there'd be such powerful people in the Ancient Forbidden Area!" said Murong Yunkong with eyes as wide as saucers. It turned out that the Ancient Forbidden Area actually had two Wisdom Dictators! Apart from that, Nanan, Dragin, Blackie, Yang Jing, Goddess Nuwa, Shi Tuqin, the stele, and the gong farmers were obviously all half-step Wisdom Dictators. This lineup could easily suppress the Heavenless Devil Palace. He thanked his lucky stars that he came with the other three sects.

A layer of goosebumps appeared all over Mu Chengfeng's body as he said in awe, "How is it possible for the Ancient Forbidden Area to produce so many skilled cultivators when it has been cut off from the Origins?"

From what they had seen along their way here, the overall power of the Ancient Forbidden Area was significantly weaker than that of the Origins Realm, so it was only logical for them to think that there would not be any skilled cultivators there. However, it seemed like the group in front of them were the outliers. They were not only powerful, but super-ridiculously powerful. There was no doubt about it—they were hiding a huge secret.

"This group of people must've been exposed to some kind of good fortune that's far beyond ordinary which makes them so unique!" said Taoist Taiyin in a thick voice. "And that secret…lies in the mountain range!"

Everyone's eyes lit up with a burning passion. Mu Chengfeng walked out slowly, clasped his hands into a salute, and said with a smile, "Fellow Taoists, we don't wish to kill needlessly. That's why we're willing to let bygones be bygones if you're willing to share your good fortune with us."

"That's right. The opposite is true also. We'll kill you if you insist on hoarding all the good fortune to yourselves," said Taoist Taiyin threateningly.

In the face of heaven-defying fortune, everything could be put aside first. It would be the best-case scenario if they could get their hands on the secret without shedding any blood. However, they had apparently miscalculated.

"You have no bargaining power here! Get lost!" said Daji coldly. The smile on Mu Chengfeng's face disappeared instantly and he said in a low voice, "Well then, you leave me no choice!"

"Save your breath and kill them all now!" Murong Yunkong shot toward Daji!

"Invincible Bear Paw!" roared Sitian Manxiong as a huge bear paw instantly charged toward Daji.

Both Murong Yunkong and Sitian Manxiong were the last ones who wanted to make peace. One's son was killed by them, and the other wanted to capture the Nine-Tailed Foxes.

"God wouldn't accept the birth of Xiao Chengfeng, but my sword cultivation is still historical like the long night! Brothers, charge!" Xiao Chengfeng shot toward the sky on his sword with several long swords and treasures surrounding him. The weapons and treasures soon came to blows with the opposing camp.

At the same time, the others also took action. An epic battle that spanned the Ancient Forbidden Area and the Origins Realm unfolded and their terrifying ultimate spells shook the heavens and the earth. It filled the entire Area of the Gods with panic while the cultivators looked on uneasily.

Daji's ice attack and Fire Phoenix's fire attack worked very well together. The fusion of ice and fire was like the fusion of Yin and Yang. The attack erupted with an extremely strong power that could overpower four of their opponents at the same time.

As for the arrogant Blackie, mosaics were pouring out of his buttocks like a waterfall, shrouding the battlefield and blinding his opponents while his huge dog paw strikes crushed down on the opposing team from time to time.

Nanan, Si Tuqin, Dragin, and Little Fox were also holding down the fort. Their powers were stronger than those of the same rank. They did not once panic in the face of their enemies despite being outnumbered by them.

Chapter 815

The sound of the Guqin came from the depths of the mountains like a gurgling stream, rippling in the air and flowing into everyone's ears. The sound of the Guqin was urgent, cold, and sharp, as if every soundwave was a blade cutting them deep into the bone with a surprising chill. Only Wisdom Dictators could remain unaffected by the sound!

"Holding the manure bucket with the left hand to turn the universe, using the manure fork with the right hand to stab through the eternal, who dares to call themselves invincible in front of me!" boomed the Elite King majestically as a powerful pressure shook the sky and the earth.

With a flip of his left hand, the manure bucket landed on the head of a half-step Wisdom Dictator, and then with his right hand, another manure bucket landed on the head of another half-step Wisdom Dictator. Then, he took out his manure fork and started parrying with a third half-step Wisdom Dictator. In other words, he was single-handedly taking on three half-step Wisdom Dictators.

"The world in the painting becomes real, even the moon in the water!" With the huge brush that was as tall as half a human in her hand, Shi Tuqin drew a huge square in the void. In an instant, the square frame began to glow and a mirror appeared. The mirror shone on the battlefield, facing the cultivators on the opposing team. Then, their reflections rushed out from the mirror to kill them.

"Ah-! Where is the sound of the Guqin coming from? It's making my meridians hurt!"

"Damn it, this manure bucket smells so bad. I think I'm going to faint!"

"What a terrifying manure fork! It's hard to believe that it's actually an Ultimate Treasure. Man, the Ancient Forbidden Area sure is messed up in the head!"

"Oh my god, the ultimate spell from the brush is so strong! It's even stronger than our sect's Ultimate Treasure!"

"Gah! How's it possible that they're all so strong? Death would be inevitable if it goes on like this!"

"Why, why do they have so many heaven-defying Ultimate Treasures! Ah-I've been hit!"

"These people are so powerful!" 𝒍𝒊𝙗𝓻𝒆𝓪𝙙.𝙘𝙤𝙢

In the beginning, everyone was betting their horses on the four powerhouses winning. After all, in terms of the number of Wisdom Dictators, they had four, while the other only had two. Not to mention, they had more half-step Wisdom Dictators, too.

However, they only discovered during the battle that the combat power of the Ancient Forbidden Area was monstrously overpowering. Each of them was geniuses who were at the peak of their levels, giving them the ability to fight two or three of their enemies at the same time. In fact, any one of them would stir up a sensation in the Origins Realm.

"Hehe, you finally realized just how powerful this group of people is." Left Messenger was observing the battlefield from quite a distance and she could not help but sigh. She was only responsible for leading the way; never did she intend to fight. Even if it looked like a sure win on the surface, she knew that it was all just an appearance, just bait. "I've done my part. Whether you live or die depends solely on your own fates now."

The battle became more and more brutal. Murong Yunkong's face was as black as thunder. He noticed that the battlefield seemed a little unfavorable to them. The problem lay with those half-step Wisdom Dictators; their methods were really extraordinary and the treasures in their hands were also ridiculously strong.

Although he did not want to admit it, each of them was not weaker than their sect's treasures. Even the manure bucket and the manure fork made him jealous. He did not doubt that all the half-step Wisdom Dictators on his side would be slaughtered if he did not do something about it.

"We can't continue like this! It's up to us to win this battle!" reminded Mu Chengfeng solemnly. He must have come to the same conclusion. The four of them had a huge advantage against Daji and Fire Phoenix, and he thought that they would gain the upper hand as long as the two of them were taken out.

"Their ultimate spells aren't only extraordinary, but they actually complement each other. I'm confident we can easily take them out if we separate them!" said Taoist Taiyin sinisterly.

"I have an idea on how we can separate them! What you all need to do is attack them with everything you've got once they're separated!" said Murong Yunkong with a smile. He waved his hand and a pitch-black bead floated in front of him. In an instant, the surrounding space collapsed into a black hole.

Taoist Taiyin laughed and said, "Is that the Forbidden Space Bead? Ha, it's about time you use it!"𝒍𝙞𝙗𝒓𝒆𝙖𝓭.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Mu Chengfeng also laughed and said, "Yes, it's the perfect weapon since it can cut off space and change the world in an instant!"

The ability of the Forbidden Space Bead was relatively simple. Although cutting off the space did not sound very destructive, it was actually terrifying, so much so that it could be said to be the most powerful Ultimate Treasure of the Barrier-breaking Formation! However, the conditions for use were obviously extremely harsh since it would be going against Wisdom of space.

Murong Yunkong's face gradually contorted from the exertion of power. The veins on his forehead popped up as the mana all over his body surged. He opened his mouth suddenly and a mouthful of blood spurted out like a sharp sword, splashing across the Forbidden Space Bead. Immediately, the bead released an immensely wide-reaching black light and a beam of light fell between Daji and Fire Phoenix, cutting off their connection. It was as if the space had been cut into two!

"Hahaha, the two of you are finished!" Sitian Manxiong's eyes lit up as he looked at Daji and Fire Phoenix lustfully. He then launched a bear paw strike at them. The endless layers of ice around Daji condensed to block the attack, but it was to no avail as the terrifying destructive power erupted and shattered the ice.

Originally, the fusion of Daji and Fire Phoenix's power gave their ultimate spells a kind of rigidity and softness.

In other words, with the effect of the weak and the strong, their attacks had flexibility and unparalleled defense. Therefore, it was not surprising that Daji's defense power had been greatly reduced since only the ice layer was left.

Not to mention, she had to deal with Mu Chengfeng's attack at the same time. He had unleashed his terrifyingly destructive ultimate spell mercilessly and ruthlessly. On the other side, Fire Phoenix was facing the same situation, so it was impossible for her to help Daji.

The disciples of the four powerhouses immediately cheered when they saw what happened.

"Hahaha, yes! Take them down!"

"The other small fries stand no chance once Sect Master kills those two women!"

"That's our sect masters for you! You should all surrender now!"

Yang Jing and the others started to panic. They wanted to help Daji and Fire Phoenix but their ultimate spells had no effect on the Wisdom Dictators at all.

Left Messenger was slightly surprised by the turn of events. 'Maybe they'll be the ones to finally break my curse!'

At the same time, in the four-part architecture, Qin Manyun's hands flew across her Guqin so fast that they became a blur. Her pretty face was flushed red and her forehead was faintly shining from sweat. The sound of the Guqin became more urgent, more violent. She was the only one who was still by Li Nianfan's side. She had taken it upon herself to assist the others from a distance.

The endless sound waves tried to push the four Wisdom Dictators away, but the strings on her Guqin suddenly broke with a loud twang. The Guqin music stopped abruptly and the silence made Li Nianfan, who was tinkering with the snow fungus, turn his head in her direction.

Chapter 816

Qin Manyun gasped and her face instantly turned pale as the blood dripped from her fingertips. She had no time to worry about herself for she was extremely anxious about what would happen to Daji and Fire Phoenix now that she was out of the battle.

"Why did your playing become so rushed all of a sudden?" asked Li Nianfan with concern.

He had been listening to Qin Manyun playing and noticed that her tune was filled with murderous intent that just got more and more violent as time went on. She whipped the tune into a frenzy until finally, her playing lost all resemblance of a melody. It was obvious something was stressing her out and this was the cause of her broken strings.

"Master, I was just a little frustrated that my playing's too weak, and that it still lacks a certain kind of penetration," said Qin Manyun in a small voice.

"Hahahah, is that all?" asked Li Nian. "Your Guqin playing's quite good, and you should know that there's a limit to the Guqin's penetration. You shouldn't be too hard on yourself. It's normal to want to be better, so maybe it's time for you to learn a new musical instrument."

Qin Manyun was bored of playing the Guqin and wanted something fresh. He understood that feeling well. Music begged for accompaniment, and that was why he brought out all the other musical instruments for her not long ago. "Learn a new instrument?" asked Qin Manyun with her brows furrowed.

"That's right. I'll pick a musical instrument that has strong penetrating power for you," said Li Nianfan with a smile. He surveyed the musical instruments for a moment before his face broke out in a cheeky grin when his gaze stopped at one of the instruments.

He walked to an instrument that was shaped uniquely and said, "This is the best musical instrument when it comes to penetrating

power!"

The musical instrument was so unique that it could not be found anywhere else in the cultivating world of immortals.

Qin Manyun had heard Li Nianfan briefly mention the musical instrument before. She thought back to the time and asked, "Is this a… Suona?" 𝓵𝒊𝓫𝓻𝓮𝓪𝒅.𝓬𝓸𝙢

"Bingo!" said Li Nianfan with a nod. "I'll play a song for you to show you just how powerful its penetrating power is!"

Qin Manyun's blood boiled with excitement while goosebumps covered every inch of her skin. 'Master's going to take action! I knew he wouldn't just stand by and watch when Goddess Daji and Goddess Fire Phoenix are in danger. We'll be victorious in this battle for sure.'

Qin Manyun tried to contain her excitement but her trembling voice still showed. "What song are you going to play, master?"

Li Nianfan gave her question some thought and finally answered, "The song that's perfect for the Suona is just as special as the musical instrument itself. The name of the song is… 'The Funeral Song!"

Then, he started blowing on the Suona.

Back at the battlefield…

"Sis, enter the chessboard!" shouted Little Fox anxiously when she realized the situation Daji and Fire Phoenix were in. Then, with a wave of her hand, the chessboard merged with the void. The lines crisscrossed together to form a humongous chessboard. Everyone on the chessboard was nothing but pawns.

"What a powerful skill! She actually created a chessboard in the void. She must've used another Ultimate Treasure!" said Murong Yunkong with his eyes narrowed. The chessboard was infinitely more mysterious than his Forbidden Space Bead.

"Hahaha, the more extraordinary their things are, the more excited I am because everything here will belong to us!" said Mu Chengfeng.

"The chessboard's good, but it's a pity that it's being used by a little fox. Let's end this as fast as possible to avoid wasting any more time!" said Taoist Taiyin coldly.

"I want the treasures, and the women, too!" Sitian Manxiong threw his head back and roared. His body suddenly expanded and transformed into a bear paw that could hold up the sky. The strong energy ripple actually caused the chessboard to shake, and it would not be long until the whole thing disintegrated.

"Protect Goddess Daji and Goddess Fire Phoenix!" Yang Jing and the others gathered around Daji and Fire Phoenix. Every one of them cast out their most powerful ultimate spells, and with some help from the rules of the chessboard, their attacks were intensified.

"Haha! Everything's futile in the face of absolute power!" said Murong Yunkong with a disdainful scoff. Breaking the chessboard with their absolute power was easy-peasy for them, even if they could not borrow any power from the chessboard. The four of them launched an attack together and their ultimate spells blanketed the void. Eventually, it collided with the ultimate spells of the Heavenly Palace people.

The impact shook the void and caused Wisdom to scream. The four Wisdom Dictators not only unleashed their absolute power but also used their most powerful Ultimate Treasures. Everyone could see with their own eyes that the Heavenly Palace's ultimate spells were being annihilated as wave after wave of terrifying oppressive energy pressed down on them.

The Heavenly Palace people became ashen at the thought of their impending doom. They had never been so close to death's door. Juling Shen was trembling all over, his morale gone in an instant. "What should we do? What will happen to the expert if we don't stop them…?" he asked anxiously.

"That's why we have to stop them with every ounce of energy that we have left!" said Yang Jing determinedly.

Daji, Fire Phoenix, and the others had the same determined look in their eyes. They were prepared to accept any eventuality, even death. They would make sure to take as many enemies down as possible. That should not be hard, right? Especially since they had trained under Li Nianfan for so long. No matter what, they would not let them set foot on the mountain.

"Hahaha, it's over for you all!"

"Don't tell me you still want to resist? Interesting. I must commend you for your determination!"𝑙𝒾𝒷𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥.𝒸𝑜𝘮

"There's no use struggling when the results are set, so I advise you all to surrender now."

Murong Yunkong and the other three mocked them. Their excitement was evident on their faces. It was as if they could see the powerful existence living on the mountain beckoning to them, ready to bring them to new heights. Suddenly, they all heard the sound of rushed playing from afar. The sound was extremely special for it was a sound they had never heard before. Moreover, the sound contained a terrifying power that made everyone's hair stand on end.

"What's that sound?"

"What's going on? Why do I feel a sudden fear in my heart?"

"Why do I feel that an impending doom is about to befall on us?"

"This is the music of death! It's cursed, I tell you!"

Everyone, including the four Wisdom Dictators, felt their skulls threatening to explode as a monstrous fear descended on them.

"Ah-! No! I'm going to explode!" roared a cultivator suddenly. Then, without even a pause in between, he exploded in a cloud of blood and dissipated from the face of the world.

"Ah-! I'm going to explode, too!" The first cultivator who exploded caused a chain reaction, and one by one, the other cultivators exploded until there was nothing left of them.

"No! I don't want to die yet! Who's playing that god-forsaken music? I'm sorry! Please, spare me!" Murong Yunkong started to bleed from every orifice on his body. He was plunged into the depths of despair at the thought that there was no escaping this. He thought that he might as well accept his fate.

Mu Chengfeng had already collapsed to the ground and was muttering to himself, "The music's coming from the mountain. It seems like they have an expert backing them. He must be one hell of a figure! I finally understand that the secrets on this mountain aren't for the likes of us."

"This is the end of the road for us. Gah! I shouldn't have come here with you all!" said Taoist Taiyin. Then, he started to gush with blood as his Origins of Life leaked away.

As for Sitian Manxiong, he let out one final frustrated roar before he fell to the ground like a mountain collapsing. He was dead. All four powerhouses' deaths happened in the blink of an eye while the other cultivators either exploded on the spot or became fallen souls. All of them never stood a chance against the terrifying music.

Chapter 817

The sound of the Suona continued to echo across the void. It was very distinctive and penetrating, making everyone's hearts drum widely against their chests. The people of the Heavenly Palace erupted in a loud cheer as each of the cultivators from the opposing team exploded. "It must be the expert! He's saved us once again!" said Yang Jing, trembling with excitement.

"He's so powerful! Even a Wisdom Dictator would perish under this song!" said the Cultivator Junjun in awe.

Goddess Nuwa closed her eyes to better enjoy the music. "I can see the grim reaper dancing with his scythe to the rhythm of the music. This is the sound of death, and no one can resist it."

Xiao Chengfeng stood with his sword perpendicular to him. All his enemies had been wiped out so there was no need for battle anymore. "Hahaha! We can take it easy now that the expert has made a move. That'll show them to pick a fight against us!"

Juling Shen, however, was already hard at work, picking up the corpses on the ground. "Hey, don't forget that all these are ingredients for the expert. Let's hurry and bring it back to him."

"You're right. All that's left are game meat, and they're all second-step Wisdom Elites and above since those with weaker spiritual cultivation exploded."

"Yeah, the expert must've done it deliberately so that only the best ingredients would be left."

"Sitian Manxiong was a Wisdom Dictator. I know he's dead, but I'm still scared to get close to him."

Everyone chit-chatted while they carried the corpses back to the Fallen Immortal Mountain. The game animals became excited when they saw the corpses being carried up the mountain.𝓁𝑖𝒷𝑟𝘦𝒶𝑑.𝒸𝘰𝘮

"Yay! How kind they are for sacrificing themselves for us. Let's all bow in respect to them."

"They've come from a faraway place to fill up the expert's tummy. I respect that."

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"And they're all of tip-top quality which makes me respect them even more!" At that moment, Su Changhe and the rest of the Su family had also arrived. They had just settled down in the seventh dimension and were a little behind on current affairs, so they were unaware of the sensation the Ancient Forbidden Area had caused in the Origins Realm.

They had rushed over to the Fallen Immortal Mountain to see if they could help out with anything as soon as they heard the commotion caused by the strong energy fluctuations from the ultimate spells. They became shell-shocked when they saw all the dead strong cultivators piled up in a mountain; any one of them would be able to snuff out the entire Su family with a pinch of their fingers.

"That Wisdom Dictator bear's aura is so terrifying!"

"The other three are Wisdom Dictators, too!"

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"There are so many half-steps Wisdom Dictators here…and they're all dead?"

"Oh my god, can anyone tell what happened to them?"

"What? They're being called game meat? Sh*t! Is this how the bigshots operate in the world?" 𝑙𝒾𝒷𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥.𝒸𝑜𝘮

"Our imagination has been limited by our weakness…"

In the far distance, Left Messenger had a knowing look on her face. "I knew it! I knew it!" She immediately turned around and fled in the other direction. "One moment, they were mocking them, and in the next, they became corpses! This scene has played out too many times in front of me! No one in the entire universe can win against those people. It's a good thing I escaped when I could!"

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The music finally stopped coming from the four-part architecture. Qin Manyun stood there, dumbfounded. The sound of the Suona was full of magic and it kept reverberating in her mind. She suddenly felt motivated to improve her Guqin skills so that she could one day master the Suona. It looked like her musical journey would be long and arduous.

'Master's power is beyond my imagination! He only had to play a song to win a battle! I bet he's the most powerful being in the entire universe!'

Li Nianfan put down the Suona and asked Qin Manyun with a smile, "How does this Suona sound?"

"It has a very distinctive penetrating power that lingers long after the song ends," said Qin Manyun. Li Nianfan was in his teacher mode again when he lectured, "Each instrument has its own distinctive character. It'll help improve your Guqin playing if you take the time to try out different instruments."

"Yes, master," said Qin Manyun sincerely. She was touched by Li Nianfan's constant mentoring and vowed that she would never let him down.

"Brother Li, we're back! Come outside quickly to check out what we brought you!" said Nanan from outside.

'Ooh, another surprise for me?' thought Li Nianfan with a smile.

"Coming!" he said. Then, he walked out of the building. His attention was instantly attracted to a giant bear who was as big as a small hill. It was a good thing that the Fallen Immortal Mountain had expanded, for if not, the bear would not have fit at all. As far as game animals were concerned, the giant bear was the largest, with Kunpeng being a close second.

"What a big bear," said Li Nianfan with awe. Then, he noticed the other corpses, too. Drool began to trickle out of his mouth when he saw how fleshy they were.

"This yak's of very high-quality, and the rainbow jade rabbit, too! There's so much game meat that we can eat, and their fur can be used to make brushes!" He finally knew why Daji and the others went out together. They must have gone on a hunting trip. 'It's so thoughtful of them to stock up on game meat right when we were about to run out.'

"Master, all these game meat are of new varieties. They contain the blood of divine beasts, so I'm sure you'll find them delicious," said Daji with a smile.

"Hahaha! Yes, I can tell just by the looks of them. Thank you! I'm so lucky to have you all," said Li Nianfan happily. He must be the luckiest guy in the universe! The other transmigrators would be boiling over with jealousy if they saw how comfortable of a life he was living Everyone became ashamed at Li Nianfan's praise. They were still alive because of him, so they should be thanking him instead.

"Lord Saint, we won't take up any more of your time. Farewell," said Cultivator Junjun respectfully.

It dawned on Li Nianfan that the people of the Heavenly Palace must have contributed to the hunting of the game meat. Perhaps they were hoping he would invite them for a meal.

"There's so much game meat that we can't possibly finish them all. I'd hate for them to go to waste, so why don't we make a party out of it?" asked Li Nianfan with a smile.

"A party?" Everyone's eyes lit up with excitement and anticipation.

"We wouldn't want to trouble you more than we already have, Lord Saint," said Tong Tian politely. 'Oh, save it. The expressions on all of your faces said it all,' thought Li Nianfan. Out loud, however, he said, "It's no trouble at all. It's been a while since we last gathered for a party. Just as well since I've been bored out of my mind for a while now."

"Alright, Lord Saint. We'll go back to make some preparations then," said the Jade Emperor.

"Sure. Don't expect anything too fancy, alright," said Li Nianfan with a smile.

Chapter 818

Back at the Origins Realm, in the Northern Star Region, at the Heavenless Devil Palace.

Most of the elites had gone out with the sect master, and only the disciples below the realm of Chaos Daluo Golden Immortal stayed behind.

At that moment, some disciples were cleaning the main hall. They were discussing the topic of waging a battle against the Ancient Forbidden Area when they heard a crisp, cracking sound at the same time, causing them to jump out of their skins. Their pupils shrank violently and gasps escaped from their lips when they turned their heads to the direction from whence the sound was coming.

"The… The sect master's jade plaque has cracked!"

"How's this possible? The jade plaque's connected to his life and soul. There's no way it could've cracked!"

"Unless…"

"No! This must be an illusion. No one in the Ancient Forbidden Area could possibly be strong enough to kill the sect master!"

All the disciples' scalps went numb while goosebumps popped out all over their bodies. They were immensely terrified. At the same time, the same phenomenon was happening at the Shinto Pavilion and the Ascension Sect. The disciples' minds went completely blank and they could not accept that their sect masters had perished as well.

Immediately after, the news spread rapidly throughout the Northern Star Region like wildfire, causing all the cultivators to be in an uproar. They could still recall vividly when the four powerhouses entered the Ancient Forbidden Area with their imposing troops. It was a very spectacular moment to witness, so how was it possible for everyone to be wiped out within the span of a few days? This was something that they could not imagine!

"The Ancient Forbidden Area's name is really befitting of them!"

"How can the four major powerhouses, each of them a Wisdom Dictator, be wiped out just like that?"

"All of the sects—the Ascension Sect, the Shinto Pavilion, and the Heavenless Devil Palace—had glorious pasts that spanned a million years. There's no way they could be annihilated so easily!"

"It's very strange. All the unknowns of the Ancient Forbidden Area makes it very memorable."

"That group of people who came from there is destined to make waves in the Origins Realm!"

All forces developed a strong interest in the Ancient Forbidden Area. Gone was their previous disdain and they dared not act rashly, what with the knowledge that they destroyed the four powerhouses so effortlessly. Before this, no one would have thought that a place like the Ancient Forbidden Area would become a force to be reckoned with.

Meanwhile, back at the Heaven Plundering Alliance, the Executor had also received the news of their defeat.

"What?! The plan failed?" he asked with shock and disbelief. It took him a while to digest the news. "Something feels off about this whole thing. The Ancient Forbidden Area must've undergone some unimaginable changes."𝙡𝓲𝒃𝓻𝓮𝙖𝒅.𝙘𝓸𝒎

He frowned as a myriad of colors flashed across his face. When the Heaven Plundering Alliance invaded the Ancient Forbidden Area previously, there were no other strong cultivators apart from the seven Battle Spirit Guardians, not even a half-step Wisdom Dictator. How was it possible for there to be more skilled cultivators when the era of the seven Battle Spirit Guardians had already passed? What exactly was responsible for all those changes?

The Executor looked at the fiery red longbow floating in front of him and muttered to himself, "Just what kind of secret is hiding in the place that the seven Battle Spirit Guardians have created?!"

He suddenly realized that this matter was beyond his ability, and so, he decided to report the matter to the Heaven Plundering Alliance's headquarters. However, just as he was about to leave, two powerful auras swept in. The auras were extremely terrifying, and at the same time, domineering and unparalleled. The sky above the Heaven Plundering Alliance was covered with a mass of dark clouds which then turned into a terrifying pressure as they came down on him! A Wisdom Dictator had arrived, making the sky lose its color while freezing the surrounding space.

The Executor looked solemnly toward the distance and saw two figures walking in the air toward him. These two figures were both wearing gray robes. Their faces were as still as water and the most striking thing about them was that between their eyebrows, there were symbols of flaming red wings. At that moment, their eyes were fixed intently on the red longbow in front of the Executor.

"That must be the Fallen God Bow. This bow will be the key to unlocking the Ancient Forbidden Area!"

"The way of the Overlord is at hand, and we're about to recreate his glory!" They were speaking excitedly to each other while their faces revealed undisguised greed for the longbow.

"This bow belongs to the Heaven Plundering Alliance. Are you planning to make an enemy out of the entire organization?" asked the Executor coldly. "Pah! The Heaven Plundering Alliance is nothing! We ruled before the Eternal Era, and will continue to rule over the universe until the end of time!" One of the figures broke out in peals of mocking laughter. Then, he launched a palm strike at the Executor.

"Manic Void Point!" The Executor cast his ultimate spell without skipping a beat.

However, he felt a terrifying oppressive force bearing down on him, neutralizing his ultimate spell while the unparalleled power split his bones inch by inch before it sent him flying. 𝘭𝑖𝑏𝘳ℯ𝑎𝑑.𝒸ℴ𝘮

"Who are you? How are you so strong?" The Executor was horrified. He thought that his ultimate spell would easily annihilate an ordinary palm strike. It never crossed his mind that it would not even make a dent against his opponent's attack before it was neutralized.

"Who are we? We're the living dead, and we're going to see the light of day again," said the man expressionlessly. He then reached out for the Fallen God Bow.

The Executor's eyes were wild with panic. He gritted his teeth and managed to grab the Fallen God Bow first. Then, he started to pour his mana into the bow without reservation. Red light beams exploded from the longbow as it expanded by 10 yards, its arrows just as large. The ends of the arrows were like a comet's tail.

The arrows contained enough power to shoot down everything and anything between the heavens and earth. A single shot could take down countless gods, while another could rip the heavens apart. The Executor had refined the Fallen God Bow for so long, and although he still could not unleash its full power, he would just need a trace of it to cause an earth-shattering attack.

The two men did not panic at all when they saw the arrow coming for them. Instead, there was a look of disdain in their eyes.

"It's still not too late for the two of you to retreat!" threatened the Executor.

"Hahaha! Why don't you take a shot and see if your arrows can take us down," said the man.

"You asked for it!" The Executor released an arrow which instantly tore the void apart, causing the laws of Yin and Yang to be upended.

Suddenly, the red wings on the man's forehead emitted a dazzling red light just when the arrow was about to strike him. Then, the arrow froze mid-air before it dissipated with the wind.

"How can this be?!" The Executor widened his eyes in horror. Then, he screamed, "What's your relationship with the seven Battle Spirits Guardians! Why doesn't the Fallen God Bow have any effect on you?"

"It's because you're using it wrong. Let me show you how!" The man smiled coldly, raised his hand, and the Fallen God Bow exuded a scorching aura. It broke free from the Executor's hand and arrived in his. Then, the man gently pulled the bowstring.

Compared to the Executor, he appeared relaxed and calm. The Fallen God Bow was evidently a lot more well-behaved in his hands. The bow looked like a full moon as it was drawn and the long arrow was like a rainbow.

"No!" The Executor let out a desperate roar before he instantly evaporated!

Chapter 819

In the Heavenly Palace, at the Yaochi Holy Dimensions, the people of the Heavenly Palace were making preparations for the feast. Juling Shen was carrying a giant pot. He placed it gently in the center of the Yaochi. Li Nianfan was sitting in front of the pot, measuring the seasoning and chopping up condiments such as onion, ginger, and garlic.

Not far away, Xiao Bai and his group led by the Food God were butchering Sitian Manxiong's carcass. Due to his gargantuan size, he had been divided into several areas for joint butchering, making the workload more manageable. Xiao Bai took the lead and reminded, "Be careful while you're butchering the bear. Make sure you keep the bear's skin and fur intact. Use something to catch the bear's blood! We can use it to make blood curd."

As for Daji, Fire Phoenix, Nanan, Dragin, and Little Fox—they were arranging various fruit platters on the table. The fruits, including the new ones, were all brought from the four-part architecture.

"Lord Saint, I've brought the firewood." As a woodcutter, Jiang Liu was very dedicated to his work. He had rushed over with a mountain of firewood propped on his shoulders.

Along with him were Su Chen and the Elite King. The two of them were carrying a pole with two buckets at each end on their shoulders. "Lord Saint, we've brought the drinks, too!"

The expressions of Cultivator Junjun and the others changed immediately. They knew that Su Chen and the Elite King were gong farmers and they were worried that the buckets they were using were their stock-of-trade. After taking a closer look, they were relieved to find that the buckets were not the manure buckets at all. The eyes of those who did not know of their profession lit up as soon as they smelled the aroma of the wine. It was so strong that they felt a little tipsy even before having a taste of it.

Su Changhe and the rest of the Su family huddled silently in a corner, carefully observing everything at the party. They originally thought the most shocking thing at the party was the Wisdom Dictator game meat, but to their surprise, they discovered that the game meat had been relegated to the role of a side dish.

"The water used to wash the vegetables is actually Wisdom Spiritual Water. Those vegetables are all Wisdom Spiritual Roots, and those fruits are at least a third-grade Wisdom Spiritual Fruits!"

"My goodness, I can't believe they're using that wood as fuel for the stove! Each of them contains the power of Wisdom which is excellent refining material!"

"I can smell the wine even from here! Wait a minute, I sense a breakthrough coming!"

"Invincible, this party's simply invincible!"

"Gasp! Is this what they usually eat? This has opened up my eyes to the world of big shots. I'd be happy to even receive a small crumb."

"This party alone makes the Origins Pond of Holy Dimension seem paltry by comparison!"

Soon, all the preparations were ready.

"Put it in!" ordered Li Nianfan.

They lifted the butchered Sitian Manxiong's carcass, tossed it into the giant pot which Juling Shen then covered with a lid. All that was left to do was to wait for the meat to cook, and they did so with bowls in their hands. Their eyes never left the pot even though Goddess Nuwa had put on a dance for them.

Meanwhile, somewhere in a dense forest in the Origins Realm, there were houses built from stones. This was very odd indeed, for the place was thought to be inaccessible. All the furnishings in the stone houses looked ancient as if they had been isolated from the outside world for thousands of years. Everyone there, regardless of gender, was dressed in gray hooded robes. On their foreheads were a pair of burning red wings.

However, at that moment, the group had split into two. The two sides were at each other's throats.

"Yun Kong, what's the meaning of this? How dare you do this when the Blood Sacrifice Day's approaching?" asked an old man. Yun Kong smiled coldly and said, "Chief, times have changed and the Blood Sacrifice Day should be abolished!"

"The audacity!" The old man's face darkened. "You're being disrespectful to the Overlord. Have you forgotten our ancestor's teaching?"

"The Overlord? He's fallen for countless years, and the ancestral teachings should've been abolished long ago! Why should we stick to the rules and stay here forever when we have unparalleled spiritual cultivation?" said Yun Kong with disdain.

The old man's face turned beet red. "Not one more word out of your crazy mouth!" "Give me the Fallen God Arrow, and I, Yun Kong, will not only abolish the ancestral teachings but also open up the ancestral land!" said Yun Kong arrogantly.

The old man was trembling with anger. He swept his eyes across the people behind Yun Kong and asked solemnly, "I take it that you all agree with him?".

"The Overload's dead, but we're alive. We should be the ones deciding our own fate, and we shouldn't be bound by the teachings of our ancestors!" said someone.

"You rebellious good-for-nothings! I'll kill you all with my own hands if it's the last thing I do!" The old man was boiling with murderous intent. With one step, he took flight into the sky.

"Haha, don't forget that I'm stronger than you now!" said Yun Kong with a smirk. He, too, took flight into the sky and started parrying with the old man. The others followed suit with each of them taking on a person from the other side.𝒍𝓲𝒃𝙧𝓮𝙖𝒅.𝓬𝙤𝓶

All of them had trained using the same cultivation method, and this resulted in similar mana and ultimate spells. Generally speaking, it should be hard for both sides to gain an upper hand. However, it was evident from the way that they were fighting effortlessly that Yun Kong's party had prepared themselves for this inevitable battle for a long time. Their combat power was stronger than those from the old man's group and it was not long before the apparent victor could be determined.

Very quickly, the old man was suppressed by Yun Kong

"Yun Kong, I never expected you to be the sneaky type!" said the old man hoarsely. He then pressed the red wings on his forehead. It started to glow and flutter. Then, a fiery red long arrow shot out of it as its light illuminated the sky. A powerful killing aura emanated from the long arrow for it had the power to penetrate the universe. 𝓵𝓲𝓫𝙧𝓮𝙖𝙙.𝒄𝓸𝙢

The old man pointed at Yun Kong and said coldly, "I humbly request for the clan's holy weapon to kill the rebels!"

"Hahaha, do you seriously think I'd come unprepared when I know you have the Fallen God Arrow?" Yun Kong smirked and with a flick of his wrist, he brought out the Fallen God Bow. He pulled the bowstring, and in place of the arrows was his mana condensed into an arrow similar to that of the Fallen God Arrow.

Both the Fallen God Bow and Fallen God Arrow did not require the other to be used as a killing weapon, for one could create an arrow and the other could move freely without the bow. However, if the two were to combine, they would become the Ultimate Slaughter Treasure!

"You have the Fallen God Bow?!" The old man's pupils shrank rapidly. "I get it now! You must've secretly left this place the day the aura of the Fallen God Bow was detected. You b*stard, the ancestral teaching stipulates that we aren't allowed to take a single step out of this place!"

The aura of the Fallen God Bow was detected the day Master Thunder and Master Lightning invited part of the Fallen God Bow's power to deal with Nanan and Dragin. Once detected, Yun Kong had relied on his clan's sensitivity to the aura of the Fallen God Bow to find the Executor.

"As I said long ago, the ancestral teaching should be abolished!" Yun Kong sneered disdainfully. He let go of the bowstring and the long arrow shot across the air. It was so powerful that it sent the Fallen God Bow flying.

The old man knew by then that he was no longer Yun Kong's match. He gave up fighting and instead, turned around abruptly, grabbed three men from his clan, and used his mana to send them to safety.

Chapter 820

Puff, puff, "Wow, this is delicious!"

"Ah, so this is what bear soup tastes like! My body's all warmed up. I feel like I've been elevated."

"My Qi mechanism's changing! Oh my god, everyone's breaking through their bottlenecks, too?!".

"This is incredible. That's the expert for you! The parties he throws are so high-end that it's indescribable."

Everyone was deeply immersed in the delicious food. At the same time, their mana was rolling around in their bodies restlessly to the point of almost erupting. A single sip of the soup was more effective than their own self-cultivation for thousands of years. Moreover, Sitian Manxiong was a Wisdom Dictator and his essence was completely refined. It was enough to benefit everyone.

Although drinking the soup did not bring Qin Manyun, Shi Tuqin, Blackie, and the others to the level of Wisdom Dictators since they had just become half-step Wisdom Dictators not long ago, they still gained huge benefits from the soup, bringing them closer to becoming real Wisdom Dictators.

As for Cultivator Junjun, Xiao Chengfeng, and the others, their force was imposing and their mana was boiling as they went from third-step Wisdom Elites into a whole new level. The entire seven dimensions underwent a huge change because of the party.

There were too many people breaking through, causing all the auras and Wisdom of the seven dimensions to gather at the Heavenly Palace. Visions were flying everywhere like a rosy glow blanketing the entire sky.

"What happened? Why's the Spiritual Qi converging in one place?".

"The entire seven dimensions have been affected. This is too terrifying! Could it be that some monstrous power is breaking through?"

"There's definitely a strange treasure being born. Let's go and check it out now!"

"What? That's where the Heavenly Palace is! That explains it all." "The Heavenly Palace is doing it again! No wonder they're the strongest powerhouse in the seven dimensions."

It was then when a figure came hurriedly approached from a distance. His face was pale and there was blood trickling from the corners of his mouth. He tried to heal his wounds with his mana, but instead of healing, it became more serious. This was odd for him since he was already a first-step Wisdom Elite, meaning to say he was not weak at all.

Behind him, several figures were chasing after him. Each of them was extremely domineering and hellbent on suppressing him. One of them said coldly and sternly, "Yun Xiaolong, surrender now! We'll spare you if you come back with us!"

"Yun Mo, you traitors have gone against our ancestral teachings! You don't deserve to live in this world at all! The Overlord will surely rain down punishment on you all!" said Yun Xiaolong in a low voice.

They were the people who were from the mysterious stone village. Out of the three people who the chief sent out, only Yun Xiaolong was still on the run. The other two had been captured when they tried to cover for Yun Xiaolong.

In the process of escaping, Yun Xiaolong heard the news that the Ancient Forbidden Area was opened. Hence, he immediately decided to enter it, hoping to find the owner of the Fallen God Bow since that was where he was last seen.

"Hahaha, don't worry. We won't just live in the world, we'll also stand at its peak! The Overlord's dead, and we, the Yun clan, shall rise!" The man laughed wildly before he suddenly accelerated forward while the flying sword in his hand shot at Yun Xiaolong like a lightning bolt.

Yun Xiaolong tried to block the attack with a protective treasure but the shield was effortlessly pierced by the flying sword. An extra sword wound appeared on his body. 𝓵𝒊𝒃𝙧𝙚𝒂𝓭.𝓬𝙤𝙢

The man sneered and said, "Don't blame us for killing you if you don't stop running!"

Yun Xiaolong turned a deaf ear to his threat. He had only one thought in his mind, and that was to find the Overlord to save the chief and the others. However, his eyes dimmed slightly and his breath became labored. It was obvious he would not be able to hold on for too long

Subconsciously, he ran toward where the Spiritual Qi of the seven dimensions was converging and soon arrived at the Eastern Sea of the seventh dimension. Suddenly, he stopped in his tracks, for in front of him was a group of very strange demons.

The demons were lined up neatly in rows, looking up at the sky with their mouths open and with pots and pans in their hands. It was as if they were waiting for something. Their eyes were filled with anticipation while the corners of their mouths glistened with their drool.

At the forefront of the demons were the Black Bear Demon, Wild Boar Demon, and the Green Snake Demon from the Fallen Immortal Mountain. The Black Bear Demon simply ignored Yun Xiaolong, or perhaps he did not have time to care about him.

"Quick, everyone, get ready! The second wave of leftovers is coming!" said the Black Bear Demon excitedly.

"Hahaha, everyone, don't panic! We have much experience in this since we used to eat all the leftovers of the Fallen Immortal Mountain. That's the mountain where the expert resides for those of you who don't know," said the Wild Boar Demon pompously.

"Yeah! We've been with him the longest even though we aren't formal members. We not only fought for the expert, but we also ran errands for Goddess Daji!" said the Green Snake Demon.

The three of them had a rich and glorious history and their rankings were not low in the demon clan. In fact, it could be said that they were very highly respected. Although they were not invited to the party, they could, however, lead their subordinates to the place where the expert would dispose of the leftovers and dishwashing water. After all, it was what they did best.

'What are these demons doing?' wondered Yun Xiaolong. He could not for the life of him figure out what they were doing and thought he was witnessing an illusion.

"Haha! Why have you stopped running, Yun Xiaolong? Have you finally realized how futile it is?"

"Sh*t!" It was too late for him to run because his pursuers already had him surrounded.

However, his pursuers also noticed the strange behavior of the demons then, and just like him, they were curious to know what they were doing. They wondered if all the demons in the Ancient Forbidden Area were that weird.

After a while, they put their attention back on Yun Xiaolong. They were just about to capture him when a strong gush of Spiritual Qi appeared out of thin air. Wisdom fell from a height of 3,000 feet like a waterfall. Spiritual Qi manifested while the Laws of the Universe roiled around in the sky. In addition, a nice aroma tickled everyone's nostrils, seducing them as it caused their mana to stir uncontrollably.

"What's going on? A heaven-shocking Spiritual Treasure is being born!" Yun Mo's eyes suddenly widened, revealing surprise and disbelief. He quickly looked up at the sky and saw a large amount of milky white liquid pouring down!

"Gasp! What water is that? Why do I feel like I'm on the verge of breaking through my bottleneck?"

"Great opportunity, great fortune! That must be some heaven-defying water. We've hit the jackpot!"

"Even a sniff is enough to bring immense happiness to me! I can't wait to drink it!"

"No wonder the demons are waiting here. They must've known beforehand that this heaven-defying opportunity would appear!"

"The Ancient Forbidden Area's really extraordinary. We're so lucky to come across such an unimaginable fortune right after our arrival!"

The group of people exclaimed in excitement and shock.

At the same time, the eyes of the demons lit up and one of them said, "It's coming! The master's dishwashing water is coming!"

Chapter 821

"Quick! Make sure you catch all of it!"

"This is the expert's dishwashing water, so make sure you don't waste a drop!"

"Brother Bear's really brilliant for asking us to prepare the wooden barrels in advance. This time, we'll definitely be able to collect enough."

One after another, the demons flew up excitedly with pots and pans in their hands.

'Did I hear wrongly? Did the demons actually refer to the divine water before us as dishwashing water?' Yun Mo and the others could not understand it at all. Could it be that after being isolated from the world for so many years, the term dishwashing water had become the new term?

"Quick, don't let these demons succeed. The divine water belongs to us!" said Yun Mo hurriedly.

However, they had already lost the opportunity. They were fully unprepared and could not compete with the demons at all. Immediately, everyone's faces turned gloomy.

Yun Mo had no time to pay attention to Yun Xiaolong. He stepped up to approach the Black Bear Demon and said murderously, "Hand over the divine water to us! Then, kneel and cut off your own arms to save yourselves from death!"

The Black Bear Demon and the other demons were celebrating before they turned to look at Yun Mo in unison. The way they were looking at him left him with no doubt that they thought he was a fool.

"Where did these idiots come from? Who do they think they are to spout all that bullsh*t!" said the Black Bear Demon coldly.

"Yes, they stink to the max," said the Green Demon Snake with disgust.

"You're looking for death!" Yun Mo felt an unprecedented humiliation and his face became as dark as thunder. With a roar, he flung his sword at the Wild Boar Demon. The small eyes of the Wild Boar Demon narrowed into slits and with a roar, he attacked the sword with his bare paws!

Yun Mo smirked at his futility. It was like an insect trying to stop a wagon from crushing it. After all, the sword was an Ultimate Treasure that had been honed to kill. The Wild Boar Demon was as good as dead the moment he decided to fight the sword with his bare paws.

At least that was what Yun Mo thought. In reality, the sword was sent flying like a plastic toy by the Wild Boar Demon's bare paws.

"What? That's impossible! His body's actually stronger than my sword?" Yun Mo's eyes widened in horror. He found the whole thing hard to accept.

"What an ignoramus!" said the Wild Boar Demon with a shake of his head. He had undergone harsh training in the four-part architecture and was even used as an experiment subject for the expert. Hence, it was not surprising that his body was so strong

In the next second, he raised his paw again and aimed a slap at Yun Mo's cheek. Yun Mo came back to his senses and hurriedly put up a defensive barrier, but the Wild Boar Demon smashed the barrier into pieces and slapped him on the face. Yun Mo's entire face became distorted by the force and his eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. He was sent flying upside down and his brain exploded.

The Wild Boar Demon exhaled deeply and said with satisfaction, "Ah, I feel so much better. That annoying man had it coming."

Yun Mo's Origins of Life spun wildly as it tried to regrow his head. Once grown, his face distorted with rage and he roared "Kill them! Spare no one!"

The people behind Yun Mo had already been eyeing them and they immediately took action when they heard the order.

"Wow, this is turning into a brawl! Brothers, beat them up!" said the Black Bear Demon. He then took a step forward and rushed into the battlefield.

Immediately, a battle broke out.

As for Yun Xiaolong, he was left forgotten in the corner, watching the battle. The more he witnessed, the more surprised he became. 'These demons…are really too extraordinary.'

As members of the Yun clan, although they had stepped outside their village for countless years, they were definitely powerful beings in terms of their combat power. After all, they were the descendants of one of the ancient supreme beings!

However, it seemed like the demons were swiftly gaining the upper hand, and he could not help but wonder if it was because the era had changed or because there was something else going on in the Ancient Forbidden Area.𝑙𝘪𝒷𝘳𝑒𝘢𝑑.𝒸𝑜𝑚

"Burn your ancestral blood!" roared Yun Mo savagely. The pair of red wings on his forehead brightened suddenly and the fiery red light flowed out like a flame as it began to condense in front of him. Others followed suit. A mysterious aura began to circulate around them and the terrifying momentum cut the sea into two halves!

"Look out! They're planning to use the power of the Overlord and this power cannot be resisted!" warned Yun Xiaolong to the demons.

"The power of the Overlord?" The Wild Boar Demon was not too worried about it. He wrinkled his nose and said confidently, "We'll use our expert's power to suppress your Overlord's power!" 𝑙𝑖𝘣𝓇𝑒𝒶𝘥.𝑐ℴ𝑚

He then brought out an old, broken iron pot. The pot was a little blackened, and there was a small hole in its base. It looked like it belonged in a dumpster, but the Wild Boar Demon was handling it as if it was the most precious item in the world. In fact, there was even a light of reverence in his eyes.

The Black Bear Demon and the Green Snake Demon brought out their treasures, too. The Black Bear Demon had a charred log and the Green Snake Demon had a broken bamboo fan. They had picked up the items when the expert discarded them in the Fallen Immortal Mountain. To them, the broken items were infinitely more valuable than some leftovers, and it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for them to come across them.

"Hahahaha!" Yun Mo and the others broke out in uncontrollable laughter when they saw the so-called weapons in the demons' hands for they were expecting something horrifying.

"You must have a plan to make us laugh to death by bringing out something so laughable! Hahaha."

"Careful, guys. They're making us laugh so that we'll let our guards down."

"Tsk tsk tsk, what a bunch of pitiful idiots. They don't even have any decent treasures. Die!"

Yun Mo and the others kept laughing and laughing. The fiery red light in front of them turned into a longbow, which was the phantom of the Fallen God Bow. Then, he slowly pulled the bowstring and countless arrows manifested, bringing with it a terrifying slaughter aura that suffocated everyone within the vicinity.

Whoosh! The arrows rained down on the demons and left behind a trail of destruction in their wake.

'Oh, no…' Yun Xiaolong's heart nearly jumped out of his mouth. He did not understand why the demons, who were so powerful, would choose those broken junk as their weapons. It was like they were asking for death.

The Wild Boar Demon and the two other demons did not fall back, and instead, shot out across the air to meet the arrows head-on with their weapons in their hands. The iron pot in the Wild Boar Demon's hand acted as a shield and the arrows immediately disappeared without a trace as soon as they collided with it. The Black Bear Demon smashed away all the arrows with his log while the Green Snake Demon swiped his bamboo fan.

"How can this be?!" The smiles of Yun Mo and the others froze on their faces while their eyes were bulging out. They felt that their worldview had collapsed.

"What's wrong with this world? This has got to be a mistake!"

"No, this must be an illusion. We must be caught in an illusion!"

"No, it's not true! There's something wrong with these demons! This isn't fair!"

Chapter 822

Yun Mo and the others were experiencing a breakdown. They never dreamed that the junk in the hands of those demons would be so powerful. Heck, they were even stronger than the Fallen God Bow's phantom. It was so illogical that they could not help but question how the world worked.

"No!"

"Fall back, now!"

"This group of people is weird! Run!"

"I don't want to die! Spare me!"

"Ah, I'm dead!"

The three demons were like tigers entering a flock of sheep as they madly rained down their onslaughts on Yun Mo and the others. The Wild Boar Demon was knocking on a cultivator's head with its broken pot, causing him non-stop dizziness even though he had his protective mana up. The Green Snake Demon flapped its bamboo fan, and immediately, a gust of divine wind blew against the cultivators and crushed their bones in the process.

"Don't even think about escaping! We'll spare no one!" The Black Bear Demon held up two charred logs and chased after them.

After a while, everything calmed down.

Yun Xiaolong stood there like a statue, watching Yun Mo's group being annihilated. He found it hard to process everything that had happened so far. These demons are savage!' He began to tremble with fear when he saw the Wild Boar Demon walking toward him.

"I humbly thank you for saving my life, O Demon King," said Yun Xiaolong quickly. The Wild Boar Demon scoffed and said, "You have the same symbol as the others on your forehead, so you'll need to die, too!"

He would have killed Yun Xiaolong long before this if it were not for the fact that Yun Xiaolong had tried to warn them beforehand. 'Anyone who dares to steal the expert's leftovers must die!'

Yun Xiaolong's heart skipped a beat and he quickly explained, "No, it's not like that. I'm not with them! Yes, we're indeed from the same clan, but they've violated our ancestral teachings and betrayed the clan, so that makes them my enemies!"

"I see." The Black Bear Demon nodded and then asked, "Why are they chasing you?" 𝒍𝒊𝒃𝒓𝙚𝙖𝙙.𝓬𝙤𝙢

"They've imprisoned the other clansmen and I was sent away by the clan's chief. I came to the Ancient Forbidden Area to find the whereabouts of the Overlord," answered Yun Xiaolong.

"You came to the Ancient Forbidden Area to find your Overlord? Is your Overlord a fellow countryman of ours?" asked the Green Snake Demon curiously.

"I guess you can put it that way…" Yun Xiaolong gave a wry smile. Then, he said cautiously, "Strictly speaking, the Overlord was one of the group members who created the Ancient Forbidden Area…"

Immediately, Yun Xiaolong gave them a detailed account of his Overlord and what he said shocked the three demons.

"Wow, your Overlord sounds like one heck of a guy! His origin story sounds very amazing!"

"That must mean your Overlord must have something to do with the seven Battle Spirit Guardians."

"The Heavenly Palace did say that we should notify them if we find any information on the Battle Spirit Guardians. I never expected it to come our way though."

The three demons exchanged a look with each other and decided there and then to bring Yun Xiaolong to the Heavenly Palace. Along the way, they drank the dishwashing water they collected and were immensely satisfied with it. Although the taste of the food had been diluted, it was still delicious and it also contained a great fortune.

Yun Xiaolong took a gulp subconsciously when he saw the way they were enjoying the water. He asked, "My Lords, just what exactly is that divine water?"

The Black Bear Demon smiled and said solemnly, "Don't be shocked when I tell you its origin, but this is the dishwashing water from the expert."

"Dishwashing…water?" stammered Yun Xiaolong. He was even more confused than before.

"The expert's having a party in the sky. You can't even imagine all the food they're serving. This water is just the water they used to wash the dishes," said the Green Snake Demon with a smile.

Boom! Yun Xiaolong's mind instantly exploded into nothingness. He felt dizzy and could not believe what he was hearing. The divine water was really treated as dishwashing water. In other words, the food that was served at the party would be infinitely more powerful than the water! He could not help but wonder who the amazing expert they were referring to was. How extravagant of him to serve food like that.

"Is that really true?" he asked in disbelief.

The Black Bear Demon burst out in laughter and said, "Hahaha! I knew you wouldn't believe it! After all, it's beyond what one can imagine." Then his tone changed into one of pious reverence. "The expert's extraordinariness isn't for the likes of us to imagine. You saw the treasures that we used earlier, right? Those were actually discarded by the expert."

Yun Xiaolong gasped and felt like he was about to blackout. He suddenly had an urge to live like the demons, spending their days picking up discarded items and drinking dishwashing water. Along the way, he lost his ability to think and was just mindlessly following the three demons to the Southern Sky Gate. Juling Shen was there as usual, and after reporting their purpose for coming, the Heavenly Palace arranged for a table in the corner for them.

"I'm sorry but the party just ended. I hope you don't mind but all that's left is some wine," said Yang Jing with a smile.

"That's more than enough! This is way better than what I could ever hope for," said the Wild Boar Demon excitedly. He was so happy that his eyes turned into slits.

The Black Bear Demon kept swallowing his saliva while wringing his hands. "You're too kind, Yang Jing. Don't mind if we do."

They never thought that they would be able to gain something out of it by bringing Yun Xiaolong there, and were sure that what little wine they consumed would bring them to a new height. As for Yun Xiaolong, he was already numb.

"Oh my god, this was the wine that was served at the party? I can feel a terrifying power of Wisdom contained in it. A whiff of it is equivalent to ten thousand years of enlightenment.' All his doubt from before had been wiped away. His eyes had been opened by the high-end party.

He glanced at Li Nianfan for a second and not longer. 'Is that the expert? He looks friendly enough.'

"You've earned great merits for bringing him over," said Yang Jing. Then, he glanced at Yun Xiaolong and continued, "Out of the seven Battle Spirit Guardians, one is in the expert's backyard and another at the foot of the mountain. We're trying our best to look for the other five. Besides, Senior Stele has entrusted us with the task of saving the other Battle Spirit Guardians. It's just that…"

Yang Jing's face revealed some doubt as he asked, "Weren't the Battle Spirit Guardians captured by the Heaven Plundering Alliance?"

Originally, they planned to go to the Heaven Plundering Alliance after the party to save the stele's third brother.

"To tell you the truth, a rebel from our clan had stolen the Fallen God Bow from the Heaven Plundering Alliance. Not only that, he managed to get his hands on the Fallen God Arrow, too. With these two, he plans to enter the ancestral land of my clan!" answered Yun Xiaolong honestly.

Chapter 823

Before the endless years, the Yun clan served the owner of the Fallen God Bow. Back then, before their master entered the Ancient Forbidden Area, he had passed down the ancestral teaching with the instruction that the Yun clan must not set one foot in the ancestral land. They were to guard it for generations to come. At the same time, they were not allowed to leave the village and they would have to perform a blood sacrifice every 10 years, also known as the Blood Sacrifice Day.

"Blood Sacrifice Day? What happens on that day?" asked Yang Jing with a confused expression.

"All clansmen would need to pour their own blood onto the ancestral land on that day. Our blood contains some of the Overlord's power, and because of this power, we can easily control the Fallen God Bow," replied Yun Xiaolong.

"I see." Yang Jing glanced at the fiery red wings on Yun Xiaolong's forehead with a thoughtful expression.𝑙𝑖𝘣𝓇𝑒𝒶𝘥.𝑐ℴ𝑚

"The Fallen God Bow's obviously one of the seven Battle Spirit Guardians. Could the battle spirits be formed by the treasures of those people?" guessed Xiao Chengfeng.

"My Lords, my clan's in danger. I implore you to help them!" said Yun Xiaolong earnestly.

"Don't worry, we'll definitely take action since the Fallen God Bow's one of the seven Battle Spirit Guardians!" said Yang Jing with a smile.

Afterward, Li Nianfan smiled and waved goodbye to the Heavenly Palace people, signifying that the party had truly come to an end. By then, Yang Jing had already passed on what Yun Xiaolong had told him to Nanan and the others.

Back at the four-part architecture, Li Nianfan had a drunken smile on his face and his cheeks were slightly red. He was very happy with how the party turned out. Not only did everyone enjoy the party, but they had deepened their bonds with each other. 'Perfect' was the only word to describe it.

However, he shook his head and smiled wryly when he saw the mountain-sized game meat in his yard. "The game meat's delicious and all but man, cooking them sure is hard work."

Later on, he summoned Xiao Bai, Daji, Fire Phoenix, Qin Manyun, and Shi Tuqin to help him butcher the rest of the game animals and marinate the meat. It was close to the end of the year and it was time to prepare some food for the Lunar New Year.

Then, a thought suddenly occurred to Li Nianfan. "By the way, keep all the pig's intestines. We can use them to make Chinese sausages which will be the perfect dish for Lunar New Year."

'Chinese sausages? A new dish?' Daji and the others were used to all the delicious creations that Li Nianfan came up with, so they immediately did as they were told.

As for Nanan and Dragin, they had gone to the backyard to inform the willow tree about the Fallen God Bow.

"Third brother…" The branches of the willow tree rustled in the wind, revealing the mixed bag of emotions the willow tree was feeling. She was happy to receive some news about her third brother and the information about his previous owner was a bonus. At the same time, she was saddened to realize that she had forgotten about who her own owner was.

"Can you please do me a favor?" asked the willow tree.

"Don't worry, Sister Willow. We'll definitely bring back your third brother to you!" said Nanan with a smile.

"Thank you." Two of the willow branches shone with brilliance before they broke away from the trunk and appeared in front of Nanan and Dragin. "It's difficult for me to leave the backyard but these two branches will allow you to use my power." 𝙡𝓲𝙗𝒓𝙚𝓪𝙙.𝒄𝒐𝙢

"Thank you, Sister Willow," said Nanan and Dragin in unison as they happily accepted the branches. Then, they ran out of the backyard in search of Li Nianfan.

"You girls want to go out again?" Li Nianfan was rubbing his temples. The party had just ended and they wanted to go out already? It seemed like they really could not keep still. "What do you plan to do this time?"

"Brother Li, we plan to go on a rescue mission," said Dragin.

"A rescue mission?" Li Nianfan was taken aback. "Isn't that dangerous?" he asked worriedly.

"Don't worry, Brother Li. We'll be back before you know it!" said Nanan.

Li Nianfan furrowed his brows and said, "Just be careful, okay? Don't treat your lives as if they can be thrown away so easily. Come back if you run into any problems you can't solve. We'll always be here for you."

He did not have any spiritual cultivation, so did not really have a good understanding of how the world of cultivators worked.

"Yes, Brother Li! We'll be off then!" Nanan and Dragin waved goodbye to him and ran out of the four-part architecture. Soon, they reached the foot of the mountain and told the stele about their rescue mission.

"O, thank you! Thank you! i'll leave it to the two of you then!" said the stele excitedly. It paused before it said a little helplessly, "I need to stay here to guard the mountain, so I can't leave, too. However, I can give you this."

Previously, the stele had left the mountain without permission and his absence had caused an earthquake which made the expert unhappy. He was determined not to make the same mistake again. After it spoke, a crack began to form along its body. Then, a small stone flew out of it and floated in front of Dragin and Nanan.

"My spiritual cultivation's far from that of my seventh sister, but our spirits are linked together. Hopefully, our auras can awaken my third brother." The stele was only a half-step Wisdom Dictator, so the power contained in the small stone was naturally limited. It was a hope against all else that it would be enough to awaken the Fallen God Bow.

He was a little frustrated at the fact that the willow tree got to live in the expert's backyard while he could only stay at the foot of the mountain. This would only make the gap in their powers wider and wider. 'Sigh, people were right to say that one's environment is important for one's growth.'

"Don't worry, Uncle Stele, we'll definitely bring back your third brother!" promised Nanan. Then, she and Dragin went to the Heavenly Palace where Cultivator Junjun and the others were waiting for them. Once they met up, they headed to the Yun clan with Yun Xiaolong leading the way.

Meanwhile, back at the Yun clan, Yun Kong was standing in front of an altar with his eyes all bright and shiny. The altar was built on top of a riprap and all the stones were engraved with strange lines. In the center of the altar was a pair of huge red wings. The shape of the wings was exactly the same as the wings on their foreheads. The lines on the stones were like blood vessels, leading to the wings which were like the heart.

Behind Yun Kong stood all the members of the Yun clan. However, the people who supported the Yun clan's Chief were treated as prisoners, and all of them were vehemently staring at Yun Kong.

"Yun Kong, today's the Blood Sacrifice Day. It's still not too late for you to change your mind!" said the Yun Chief in a low voice.

"What pedantic words!" Yun Kong smiled disdainfully at the Yun Chief and said, "We've been sacrificing our blood for countless years, and because of this, our spiritual cultivation has remained stagnant! And all for some laughable ancestral teaching! If it weren't for that, I would've long surpassed the Overlord's power."

"You little pr*ck! Have you forgotten that it was the Overlord who gave us our power? Even our blood was given to us by him!" shouted the Yun Chief angrily.

Yun Kong snorted and said manically, "We shouldn't revolve our lives around someone who's already dead. Today, I'll lead the tribe to abolish the ancestral teachings, and at the same time, we'll open up the ancestral land to gain its power and create a new era!"

Chapter 824

The Yun Chief shook his head in dismay. Yun Kong had gone mad with the pursuit of power. He would not stop until he got his hands on the power of the Overlord. Did he not know that things would not be that simple? Before he left, the Overlord had specially instructed the Yun clan to keep watch over the ancestral land until the end of the time because the power contained was strong enough to unleash unimaginable chaos on the universe.

"You'll only bring your own destruction if you enter the ancestral land," warned the Yun Chief in a low voice.

Yun Kong glanced at the altar and said impulsively, "No, you're wrong! The power of the ancestral land will aid me in reaching the pinnacle!"

Boom! Suddenly, the altar began to shake. The lines on the stones threw off beams of red light and the fiery red wings in the center were fluttering as if they had come alive. Then, the surrounding area began to shake as well.

"We have to make the blood sacrifice now or it'll be too late!"

"Yun Kong, stop now! Do you really wish to enter the ancestral land that much?"

"Please, let us sacrifice our blood! There's still time to repent!"

"It's over! The whole world will descend into chaos once the ancestral land is opened."

The faces of the Yun Chief and his supporters paled as they tried to make Yun Kong change his mind. They had to sacrifice their blood every 10 years to keep the ancestral land sealed. In other words, the ancestral land would be released if they did not give their blood to the altar at that moment.

There was a saying from their ancestral teaching. 'If the ancestral land is open, heaven and earth will fall!' However, Yun Kong turned a deaf ear to these cries. His eyes were fixed on the altar, and the desire in his eyes became more and more intense, making him look like a maniac.

After a while, the red light on the altar quickly disappeared, but the tremors became stronger and stronger. The pair of wings exploded with a bang, revealing a long and narrow gap. Then, a giant door appeared and it slowly opened.

"The…the ancestral land really appeared!"

Everyone quieted down and their eyes were filled with complications. Under this giant door, two new patterns appeared, a bow and an arrow! Yun Kong's eyes were burning fervently. Without hesitation, he took a step forward, reached for the Fallen God Bow and Fallen God Arrow, and stamped them on the pattern!

"No! You b*stard!" roared the Yun Chief angrily. He struggled desperately to break free from his chains but it was too late. A mysterious force seemed to have awoken and began to flow out from the stone wall.

It was like an ancient and invincible beast was roaring, or like the River of Time had stopped. The endless power of time overflowed from the other side of the stone wall. The ancestral land was a forbidden place that had been sealed for countless years by one of the strongest people in the previous era. Its reappearance brought about with it the timeless aura of existence.

Everyone held their breaths. The simple-looking door seemed to have linked two completely different worlds together.

Yun Kong widened his eyes and laughed excitedly. "Hahaha, today, I, Yun Kong, have led the Yun Clan to witness the opening of the ancestral land!"

However, a sudden exclamation interrupted all this.

"Chief!" Yun Xiaolong had rushed over and swept his concerned gaze over everything. Behind him were the Heavenly Palace people who had come on the majestic auspicious clouds.

"Xiaolong, why did you come back?" asked the Yun Chief with surprise.

"Chief! I've brought reinforcements from the Ancient Forbidden Area!" replied Yun Xiaolong.

"Reinforcements?" Yun Kong glanced at everyone indifferently. His expression did not change at all as he sneered at them internally. He was not worried because the people were of no threat to him since there was not even one Wisdom Dictator amongst them. 'You call them reinforcements? Ha! Why, I could kill them with a snap of my fingers!'

The Yun Chief was thinking along the same vein. He smiled wryly and said, "You shouldn't have come back!"

Nanan's eyes lit up when she saw the Fallen God Bow and the Fallen God Arrow. She had found the stele's Third Brother!

"Oi, I advise you to hand over that longbow quickly!" she said to Yun Kong.

Yun Kong scoffed dismissively and ignored her. Instead, he said, "Yun Shan, you stay and annihilate them. The rest of you will follow me into the ancestral land!" 𝙡𝓲𝒃𝓻𝓮𝙖𝒅.𝙘𝓸𝒎

Without missing a beat, he turned around and set foot into the ancestral land with the others following behind. Soon, only a middle-aged man was left, and he was not looking too kindly at Nanan and the others. The aura he gave off was extremely oppressive. Even though he did not deliberately release it, it was enough to suffocate the others. That was the advantage of being of a higher level.

"Let's make this quick! I want to enter the ancestral land as soon as possible, so I don't have the time to play with you all," said Yun Shan with a cruel smile.

"I should be the one saying that to you!" said Nanan, not backing down one bit.

Yun Shan laughed and thought that she was the epitome of naivety. He decided not to waste his breath on her and launch a palm strike as his reply. The palm strike was not only targeted at Nanan, but the whole group of Heavenly Palace people. They had been expecting this to happen ever since they arrived.

After all, Yun Shan was a Wisdom Dictator. Not even their numbers could make up for the power gap. Even a half-step Wisdom Dictator could be easily destroyed by a real Wisdom Dictator. That was why Yun Kong dispatched only one person to wipe them out.

The Yun Chief sighed and shook his head at Yun Xiaolong's naivety. Did he really think that his so-called reinforcements would be able to win against a real Wisdom Dictator? If yes, he would soon know just how terrifying a real Wisdom Dictator could be.

As for that group of people…he found them really odd. Why would they, mere half-step Wisdom Dictators, dare to act so cockily in front of a real Wisdom Dictator? It was not like they would be able to turn the situation around with their power, and yet…

Instead of shying away from Yun Shan's palm strike, Nanan and Dragin took out their willow branches at the same time and rushed out to meet the palm strike head-on.

"Sister Willow, lend me your power," said Dragin softly.

The two of them waved the willow branches gently. Immediately, a holy aura poured out. The aura seemed soft and gentle but its force was unassailable. It rained down from the sky and dominated everything under it. Everything, including Yun Shan's palm strike, disappeared into thin air without any fanfare.

"Huh?" Yun Shan's eyes widened in disbelief.

"They…they neutralized the attack?" The Yun Chief was similarly shocked. He never once believed that the reinforcements would be able to neutralize a Wisdom Dictator's attack so effortlessly. 'Could it be that we've fallen behind the times after being in isolation for so long?!

Chapter 825

"How is that possible? Did they really just neutralize Yun Shan's attack?" 𝑙𝒾𝒷𝘳𝑒𝑎𝘥.𝒸ℴ𝓂

"Who are these people? How can they fight a Wisdom Dictator head-on?!"

"The willow branches in their hands are very extraordinary and seem to contain the aura of a Wisdom Dictator. I'm willing to bet their original form is even more terrifying!"

"I really thought that the reinforcements Yun Xiaolong brought were some joke, but it seems like there's a chance the Yun Clan might just really be saved!"

Everyone in the Yun Clan exclaimed in surprise and happiness.

"They seem to be borrowing some kind of divine power." Yun Shan's eyes narrowed when he sensed the aura emanating from the willow branches. Then, he laughed coldly and said, "I'd be afraid if the real owner of the branches came along, but just relying on a small part of divine power to fight against me is a fool's errand!"

He unleashed all his aura and cast another palm strike toward Nanan and Dragin. This time, he did not hold back at all. Dark clouds began to roll in, blanketing the sky in an instant. The dark clouds turned into a giant pitch-black palm which came bearing down on Dragin and Nanan.

Nanan snorted with a laugh and said, "You think too highly of yourself. Having Sister Willow here would be overkill."

She then took flight to the sky and waved her willow branch. Immediately, a layer of green brilliance enveloped her entire body, making her look like an angel coming down from heaven, so much so that even the dark clouds did not take away any of her extraordinariness. With every wave of the branch, a green beam appeared like a sharp sword, piercing the pitch-black giant palm and riddling it with holes.

With a roar, Dragin started aiming for Yun Shan.

"Why you little brats! Go to hell!" Even though Yun Shan was surprised at their power, some part of him still felt that they would not be able to defeat him. He smiled savagely when he saw Dragin coming for him.

With a wave of his hand, 81 powerful light beams flew in from all directions with Dragin as their center. Each of the 81 light beams contained a Wisdom Ultimate Treasure needle, and the combination was as strong as a fifth-grade Wisdom Ultimate Treasure. They could freeze all of time and space, and suppress everything under the sun.

The space around Dragin seemed to have frozen in time and the 81 needles closed in on her in a blink of an eye. She did not panic. Instead, she began to draw a circle around her with the willow branch. Wherever the willow branch was, a green water barrier appeared, keeping Dragin safe within it.

As the needles crashed against the barrier, it was then Dragin found out that the needles could multiply. Within less than a second, the number of the needles was in the millions and they had completely covered Dragin's barrier to the point that no light could get in. From the outside, it seemed like Dragin had become a hedgehog

"Die!" Yun Shan put his palms together to manipulate the needles, pressing them down on the barrier. The needles trembled and pushed inward, little by little. Everyone shuddered to think just what would happen to Dragin if the needles reached the center.

"Goddess Dragin!" cried Yang Jing and the others worriedly. They activated their mana without hesitation and charged toward Yun Shan in hopes of rescuing Dragin and Nanan.

"Silence!" said Yun Shan dismissively. He easily neutralized all of the Heavenly People's attacks with a wave of his hand. Then, he drew a series of hand seals to summon a piece of fiery red jade which immediately turned into a red fire dragon.

The fire dragon roared and shot a fireball at the Heavenly Palace people, surrounding them in an ocean of flames. This fire dragon was refined from a fire dragon that had almost become a Wisdom Dictator that Yun Shan captured in the past. Through Yun Shan's cultivation, the fire dragon spirit's power was close to that of a Wisdom Dictator.

"I knew this wouldn't work…" said the Yun Chief with a sigh. The gap between the half-step Wisdom Dictator and a Wisdom Dictator was simply immeasurable. It was already a miracle they survived that long in a battle against Yun Shan. If they were any other ordinary people, they would have been killed in seconds.

He did not want Nanan and the others to die in vain so he said, "Yun Shan, this is a matter between us Yuns. It has nothing to do with them. I implore you to let them go!"

"Hehe, do you still think you're the chief? There's no way I'll let them go since they're here now!" said Yun Shan coldly. He always had a murderous streak in him. He continued to manipulate the needles, hellbent on riddling Dragin with holes.

Suddenly, all the needles trembled and began to dim as their power weakened at an astonishing speed. The most shocking thing was there was nothing Yun Shan could do about it.

"What's going on?!" Yun Shan frantically urged his mana but it was to no avail, for not only did it not work, but the needles fell to the ground one by one while he watched on helplessly. The tinkling sounds were incessant.

"No! What happened to my Celestial Needles?!" cried Yun Shan with eyes as wide as saucers. It was then he noticed the barrier around Dragin was giving off a black glow. "What kind of water is this?"

Dragin smiled apologetically and said, "Sorry, but I added some vinegar to the water and the acid must've eroded the needles…"

'Add some vinegar? Eroded a Wisdom Ultimate Treasure? Is there really something in the world that can do that?' Not one of the people there understood what she was talking about.

"Their unusual fighting style sure is exciting!"

"They're only half-step Wisdom Dictators and yet, Yun Shan can't do anything about them! As a matter of fact, all of their attacks were impossible for him to guard against!"

"I'm beginning to think that they might just stand a chance to win!"

The people of the Yun clan were talking amongst themselves in shocked whispers.

"Everything's futile in the face of absolute power!" Yun Shan readjusted his mentality, took a sudden step, and appeared next to Dragin. Subsequently, he threw a punch at her. He cast an ultimate spell to suppress everyone there.

Everyone from the Yun clan started quaking in their boots the moment they recognized the ultimate spell. It was the Yun clan's most powerful ultimate spell, the Wisdom Shattering Punch. The attack was known to be able to annihilate and dominate Wisdom.

"It's shameless to even use that ultimate spell against people who are weaker than yourself!" scolded someone, angered at the injustice of it all.

Dragin, too, felt the incomparable oppression as everything around her had been torn into pieces by the momentum of the punch! Her face was solemn as she began to attack Yun Shan with the willow branch. At the same time, Nanan had also turned her attention to Yun Shan after she successfully wiped out the giant pitch-black palm.

The two of them worked together to bring Yun Shan down. The combination of the willow branches and their martial arts moves brought about with them a monstrous power, and Yun Shan began to panic when he realized that he would not be able to hold on much longer.

"How's it possible that you two little brats can borrow power perfectly?" Yun Shan became more and more frightened. There was no sense of incongruity at all even though they were borrowing the power of others. It was as if they had sprouted an extra arm.

This showed that although they have not yet become Wisdom Dictators, their understanding of Wisdom was no less than that of Wisdom Dictators. It was just a matter of time before they became a real Wisdom Dictator.

Yun Shan's confidence gradually disintegrated. "Who…who…who are you people?!"𝑙𝒾𝒷𝘳𝑒𝑎𝘥.𝒸ℴ𝓂

Through his distracted state, Dragin and Nanan had found an opening and the willow branches mercilessly whipped Yun Shan.

Chapter 826

"Ahhh~!" Yun Shan let out a scream, and in an instant, his skin was ripped apart. Even though he was already a Wisdom Dictator, he still found the new wounds difficult to heal. That was because the willow branches also contained the power of a Wisdom Dictator.

Both Nanan and Dragin moved around fluidly as they continuously whipped Yun Shan with the willow branches. They moved so fast that they had become a blur. Everyone watching the unfolding of the abuse began to shudder as if they were the ones getting whipped.

"This…this…this…" They were so shocked that they were at a loss for words. They could only stare blankly for they had lost the ability to process anything. "If I didn't know any better, I would've thought that Yun Shan wasn't a Wisdom Dictator at all!"

"This is too terrifying to watch! I'm shocked to my very core!"

"I wouldn't have believed this if I didn't see it with my own eyes."

"They…they're actually winning! Hurray! We're saved!"

"It's a miracle! A miracle has been granted to us!" 𝙡𝒊𝓫𝓻𝓮𝙖𝙙.𝓬𝒐𝙢

Nanan and Dragin had done the impossiblewinning against a Wisdom Dictator.

Yun Shan suddenly let out a long, furious roar, and the mana all over his body surged like a tsunami, giving him the push he needed to break away from Nanan and Dragin. At that moment, his distorted face was completely drenched in his own blood.

Yun Shan stared at Dragin and Nanan with his bloodshot eyes. His murderous intent was so thick that it manifested as a cloud of red mist around him. It was a terrifying force that made the sky tremble.

"This ends here!" He pressed the fiery red wings on his forehead and the flaming wings shot up to the sky like a phoenix. The Fallen God Bow appeared in front of him and he pulled the bowstring to its limit.

'Die! Die! Die!' Yun Shan smiled savagely at the thought of Nanan and Dragin's inevitable death. He poured all his power into the Fallen God Bow to unleash all of its potential. The world went silent. He was confident that this arrow would send Nanan and Dragin to death's door.

Everyone present was holding their breaths and watching intently with their hearts in their throats. Imagine their surprise when before their very eyes, the Fallen God Bow deflated like a balloon and disappeared in a blink of an eye. It happened so fast that Yun Shan remained locked in his bowstring-pulling stance for a while. His eyes widened in confusion when he finally realized the bow was gone.

"Where did it go?" screamed Yun Shan shrilly. He began to question whether he was awake or dreaming. He looked at Nanan and Dragin and asked fearfully, "Who are you people exactly?"

Whack! Whack! Whack! He got his reply in the form of two willow branches. The same abuse rained down incessantly on him.

The Yun Chief could not believe what he was seeing. "What happened?"

The Fallen God Bow was the power of the Yun Clan's bloodline. It was their strongest ultimate move inspired by their bloodline and it could easily shoot down opponents of the same level! How could it have failed? How was it possible that in one moment, Yun Shan was pulling the bow cockily, and in the next, he wilted into nothingness? No one could possibly expect them to have processed the whole thing

"The Fallen God Bow must've sensed that the willow branches came from one of the seven Battle Spirit Guardians. Hence, it wouldn't attack them," explained Cultivator Junjun.

"That must be it," said the Yun Chief with a nod.

Very quickly, the mighty and powerful Wisdom Dictator was rendered to nothing but a fleshy pulp by Nanan and Dragin. Even at that state, he managed to remain cocky. "Hahaha, you'll never be able to kill me. I'm a Wisdom Dictator!"

"Is that so?" said Nanan with an innocent smile. Then, her face turned cold as the aura swirling around her became domineering. "Demon Devouring!" A black mist surged out of her and shrouded Yun Shan.

"It's useless! A half-step Wisdom Dictator like you can never obliterate me!" Yun Shan smiled disdainfully, but in the next moment, the smile froze on his face. "Gah! My power! This is impossible! My power's being devoured! Ah! What kind of spell is this?"

He panicked and tried to resist being devoured but it was to no avail. He could only helplessly stand there as his power and Origins of Life flowed out of his body. Nanan's power instantly skyrocketed after devouring Yun Shan's power, and her aura became extremely unstable. The black mist rose and fell like a tide. It was a good five minutes before she managed to get the power under control. She opened her eyes, revealing a glint of unprecedented power in them. A little more and she would have become a real Wisdom Dictator.

Nanan grinned at Dragin and said proudly, "Hehe, I'm stronger than you now."

Dragin pouted and said, "Hmph, what's the big deal. Just wait and see!"

The two of them had a love-hate relationship. Sometimes, they even competed to see who ate the most.

By then, all the dust had settled. Yun Xiaolong finally relaxed. He ran over to where the Yun Clan people were and asked, "Chief, are you okay?"

"I'm fine. I must say, Xiaolong, that the reinforcements you brought are awesome!" said the Yun Chief.

"Chief, what you saw was just the tip of the iceberg!" said Yun Xiaolong reverently. Only those who had experienced what he had could truly understand just how monstrously powerful Nanan and the others were, so monstrously powerful that it defied all imagination.

"By the way, I'm afraid that chaos would descend upon us now that Yun Kong and the others have entered the ancestral land!" said the Yun Chief in a panic.

"Yes, there was a saying from the ancestral teachings. 'If the ancestral land is open, heaven and earth will fall'! Our Yun Clan will be the sinners of the ages if that really happens," said another old man.

"Let's go now! Maybe we can still stop them!"

They were just about to take a step toward the door but were immediately stopped by the Heavenly Palace people.𝑙𝒾𝘣𝘳𝑒𝒶𝒹.𝑐𝘰𝓂

"Dear fellow taoists of the Yun Clan, your mana has been sealed. Going there in your current condition is like courting death, so you should leave this matter to us," said Yang Jing.

"That's right! Besides, we still have to get the Fallen God Bow, so wait for us here," said Nanan.

The Yun Chief gave it some thought. Then, he sincerely said, "Then let me thank you on behalf of the Yun Clan. We'll never forget your great kindness and virtue."

Then, without delay, Nanan, Dragin, and the Heavenly Palace people stepped into the ancestral land while the rest of the Heavenly Soldiers and Heavenly Guards stayed to help the Yun Clan break the seal on their mana.

Stepping into the ancestral land was like entering another space. The ground was made up from a deposit of loess while the sky was pitch-black, making the whole world seem desolate. However, one should not judge a book by its cover for the place was filled with miraculously thick Spiritual Qi and Wisdom. Their hearts began to thump wildly against their chests when they felt an inexplicable power looming over them.

Under their feet was a narrow and long road that stretched far beyond their field of vision. Nanan and the others cautiously walked forward and after some distance, they chanced upon a giant frost wolf with its snout deep in a corpse. It was obvious from the fiery red wings on the corpse's forehead that he was one of the Yun clansmen who had entered before them.

Chapter 827

"This is definitely a place of great evil!" Xiao Chengfeng looked at the giant frost wolf with vigilance. The wolf was a half-step Wisdom Dictator. To encounter a monster of this caliber not long after they entered just showed how dangerous the ancestral land was, so much so that even the Yun Clan who entered before them could not escape from the danger.

At that moment, the giant frost wolf slowly turned its head to face them. Its blue eyes seemed to pierce through everyone, giving them the chills. Just when everyone was about to prepare for battle, the giant frost wolf turned its attention back to the corpse. It chomped down on the corpse's head and ran off.

Shocked by the unexpectedness of it all, they remained standing where they were for quite a while.

"It's…making way for us?" asked Yang Jing with uncertainty.

The giant frost wolf was in the middle of their path before it had cleared the way for them.

"I think…the ancestral land's danger is only reserved for outsiders and holds no threat to us," mused Dragin. "Oh, I'm familiar with how this works!" said Nanan seriously.

The Heavenly Palace people's jaws dropped to the ground but soon, they accepted the reality of it all. After all, it was not like they had not seen this happen before.

Cultivator Junjun cleared his throat and said, "Let's continue on our way."

It was just as Dragin postulated. Along the way, they came across many fierce monsters, even one that was close to the level of a Wisdom Dictator. However, none of the monsters ever attacked them. The road seemed to go on infinitely, and after god-knows-how-long, they arrived at an area shrouded in a violent windstorm.

The terrifying Wisdom aura raged on wildly, forming a turbulent wind that was strong enough to make a Wisdom Dictator's blood run cold, strong enough to destroy heaven and earth, and strong enough to rip the space apart into emptiness.

The Heavenly Palace people were frightened by what they saw before them. Nanan and Dragin, however, calmly entered the windstorm. The wind dissipated wherever their foot fell. All was well.

Cultivator Junjun pursed his lips and said, "It seems like we've been unnecessarily worried."

The group continued on their way and they soon caught up with Yun Kong's group who were struggling to move forward in the terrifying sea of fire. Countless defensive treasures were suspended mid-air, turning into shields to protect them as they slowly moved forward step by step.

Yun Kong's face was solemn. Even he, a Wisdom Dictator, would perish if he made a wrong move in the sea of fire. The flame used Wisdom as fuel and it could also refine Wisdom. No matter what treasure it was, it would definitely lose its power if it stayed in the flames for too long. Similarly, if they stayed there for too long, their Wisdom would be burnt away until there was nothing left.

"Just how far does this sea of fire go? It feels like there's no end to this."

"This is my last defense treasure and my mana's running out."

"We shouldn't have entered the ancestral land! This place is too dangerous!"

"The Overlord has gone through a great expense to keep whatever's hidden here safe, meaning to say that it must be something of immense value!"

The people of the Yun Clan were discussing amongst themselves. Along the way, they had lost half of their manpower, causing them to become deeply afraid of the ancestral land. They knew they would not last much longer even with their spiritual cultivation.

"The greater the danger, the more opportunities there are! Somewhere in here lies a power that can make us even more powerful than the Overlord! So you'd better all shut up. There's no turning back for us now!" Yun Kong interrupted everyone's discussion.

His words had the effect of bringing up their morale. After all, everything would be worth it once they received the power that would allow them to surpass the Overlord!

However, this calm did not last long, for they had noticed another group of people not far behind them.

"Sh*t! It seems like we're not the only ones here!"

"Do my eyes deceive me? How are they unharmed in the sea of fire?"

"The flames are avoiding them, it's giving them a path!"

"What, how, and why is this happening?"

Yun Kong frowned slightly. He thought they were talking nonsense. He turned around and was about to give them another scolding, but swallowed back his words when he saw Nanan and the others among the flames. His pupils widened and his eyes almost popped out.

"How…how is this possible?!" Yun Kong stood there in a daze, watching helplessly as Nanan and the others took one step after another toward him.

'It's the group of people that Yun Xiaolong brought over! How could Yun Shan fail to stop them?! And why are they walking around here as if they're taking a stroll in the park?! thought Yun Kong who was by then, plagued with frustration and doubts.

"Huh? Fancy meeting you here," said Nanan with a smile.

"Wow, these flames are actually burning you. It looks so fun! Why won't the flames burn us?" cried Dragin enviously.

Yun Kong and the others almost vomited blood on the spot. 'Fun?! Do we look like we're having fun? We're in hell right now!'

"Don't worry. Take your time. We'll wait for you at the end," said Yang Jing with a smile.

"Yes! We'll be cheering for you from the sidelines!" said Xiao Chengfeng quickly.

In the next moment, Nanan and the others actually stopped in their tracks and took out a bunch of sunflower seeds. They then sat down to enjoy the show put on by Yun Kong and his group.

"Come on, don't be discouraged, you'll definitely make it across the sea of fire."

"What are you doing? Your mana's shaking! It's too dangerous like that. You have to keep it under control."

"Stay steady! Steady, I say!"

A dark cloud started to form above the heads of Yun Kong and the others. They not only had to endure physical torture but emotional torture as well. Yun Kong's eyes were bloodshot and he was trembling with anger. He was like a furious tiger that wanted to sink its teeth into its enemies.

By the time they crossed the sea of fire, their group was short by five more members. Then, they found themselves in a world of thunder and lightning. The lightning bolts not only blanketed the sky but the ground as well while the electric currents writhed in the air like dancing silver snakes.

However, it was the same old story. Nanan and the others were unaffected, while Yun Kong and the others were struck again and again by the lightning bolts. Then, they came to an ice world. Yun Kong and the others would not feel as bad if they did not have Nanan and the others as a comparison. Some of the cultivators actually became so depressed by the unfair treatment that they chose to commit suicide. 𝓵𝙞𝒃𝓻𝓮𝙖𝓭.𝙘𝓸𝓶

Even Yun Kong was not spared from the rollercoaster of emotions. He had been struck so many times that all the hair on his body had been zapped off and his skin was nothing but charred pieces of leather. Yun Kong gritted his teeth and vowed to himself that he would rain down payback on Nanan and the others as soon as he got the ultimate power hidden in the ancestral land.

Finally, the terrifying visions in the sky disappeared and everyone arrived in an open field that seemed to go on endlessly. There stood a lonely figure with his hands folded behind his back. He was looking deeply at everyone.

A jolt went through the surviving members of the Yun Clan as their pupils shrank rapidly when they saw the figure.

"Isn't that the Overlord?!"

Chapter 828

Bursts of exclamations could be heard in the depths of the Yun Clan's ancestral land, revealing the shock in everyone's heart. Even Yun Kong was quaking in his boots. He almost fell to his knees. They never dreamed that the Overlord would actually appear in the ancestral land!

Within the Yun Clan, there was a portrait of the Overlord which they had to observe every day, so it was not surprising they could recognize the figure in front of them at a glance. Their exclamations shocked Yang Jing and the others. 'The Overlord of the Yun Clan? That means he's the owner of the Fallen God Bow! And the creator of the Ancient Forbidden Area! And the supreme power who sealed Heaven! How terrifying his might would be.' "No, he isn't the Overlord!" said Yun Kong in a low voice. He was the first to come back to his senses and his face immediately darkened when he realized it was not the Overlord. He could not feel any life force coming from the figure. There was not even a trace of it. The figure was simply a mass of energy. The physical body that the energy was inhabiting was very different than that of ordinary people!

A Yun clansman heaved a sigh of relief and said, "It's only a trace of consciousness left by the Overlord."

It was a good thing, for if it was really the Overlord, then 80 percent of them would have committed suicide there and then, but since it was only a trace of the Overlord's consciousness, then they had nothing to fear since it was not powerful enough to hurt them.

It was then, the phantom said, "The Overlord left this divine consciousness to guard against changes in the outside world. Never would I have dreamt that it'd be the Yun Clan who opened up the ancestral land."𝙡𝓲𝙗𝙧𝓮𝒂𝒅.𝙘𝓸𝒎

Although it was not a real living breathing person, there was still sadness and anger in its tone.

"We've guarded this place for the Overlord for countless years, and we've already paid off the kindness owed to him. What secrets are there in this ancestral land? Is there power here that would help me reach the pinnacle?" asked Yun Kong.

"Yes, the power you're seeking does exist in this land, but that power isn't something you can wield," said the phantom calmly.

"Well, we'll see about that!" Yun Kong's lust for power became even stronger after hearing what the phantom said. Without skipping a beat, he launched a palm strike at the phantom. His power rushed out and roared from all directions to suppress the phantom.

However, the phantom remained standing where it was and simply let the palm strike hit it as if the attack was just a refreshing, gentle breeze. After the palm strike subsided, he still stood there unscathed.

"How can this be?!" Yun Kong widened his eyes in disbelief and felt his scalp tingle as if it was about to explode. He had put quite a lot of power behind that palm strike, and yet, the phantom completely ignored it. It signified that Yun Kong was even more inferior to an ant in front of it.

Not only Yun Kong, but everyone from the Yun Clan and Heavenly Palace were equally shocked. The disparity in power was so huge that they could not even fathom it! The phantom had been in the ancestral land for endless years and it was only a wisp of consciousness of the supreme power. If it could ignore an attack from a Wisdom Dictator like that, they shuddered to think just how powerful its original form could be. 𝘭𝑖𝘣𝑟𝘦𝒶𝘥.𝘤𝑜𝘮

At that moment, everyone's realization of just how powerful the supreme powers from the Origins Realm were had reached a new height.

"This is too terrifying! We don't stand a chance against the power of the Overlord at all!"

"Overlord, please, forgive us! We now know we shouldn't have come here!"

"And we shouldn't have challenged your authority! Your existence in this world is unquestionable."

"Let's get out of here!"

The people of the Yun Clan were scared out of their wits. They were trembling all over and turned to run without a moment's hesitation.

"By breaking into the ancestral land, you've disobeyed the ancestral teachings. Thus, everything that the master gave you should be taken back," said the phantom evenly. Then, he gently made a single stroke in the air with his hand. In an instant, it was as if the laws of the universe fell and the order was issued. Waves of invisible but irresistible forces swept across the people of the Yun Clan.

"Ah-! No! My mana's all gone!"

"Bloodline, the power of my bloodline has disappeared!"

"No, I've forgotten all my skills! And my ultimate spells! How and why?".

"No, my memory is fading, too!"

"Ah-!" Yun Kong roared miserably, his face twisted from the pain. The pair of fiery red wings gradually disappeared from his forehead, and the Fallen God Bow and Fallen God Arrow in his hand fell to the ground.

Yun Kong found it hard to accept that he and his men were crippled by a mere vestigial consciousness. "How's this possible? How can you do this to us?"

The others were paralyzed on the ground. One of them pointed at the people of the Heavenly Palace and said, "Why are you only targeting us? What about them? They, too, entered the ancestral land!"

"Because on them is an aura I can't afford to offend," said the phantom evenly.

"What?!" cried out the people of the Yun Clan in unison. This shocked them even more when they mistook the phantom for the Overlord. They were well aware that there was something extraordinary about the people of the Heavenly Palace, but they never thought that they were powerful enough to arouse fear in the phantom. There was not even a Wisdom Dictator among them.

Moreover, the phantom was the Overlord's vestigial consciousness, so when it said that it could not afford to offend the Heavenly Palace, it could only mean the statement applied to the Overlord as well. Again, they could not help but wonder just exactly who those people were.

'Isn't the Overlord one of the supreme powers? Is there anything more powerful than that?' Yun Kong and the others could not imagine it. Some of them did not quite believe it.

On the other hand, Nanan and the others were extremely calm. The phantom was right. No one could afford to cross the expert!

"Besides, there are two familiar auras on them." The phantom smiled at Nanan and the others and raised his hand. Then, glowing willow branches and the stele's stone floated out. They were like old friends greeting each other after a long period of non-contact.

Yun Kong's face paled and he quickly said, "Overlord, I was wrong. Please, let me return to the Yun Clan. I promise to turn over a new leaf and follow the ancestral teachings forever."

"Yes, Overlord, please, give us back our powers. We've learned our lesson," begged the others also.

"No!" said the phantom ruthlessly.

The Yun Clan was plunged to the depths of despair when suddenly, a raspy and haughty voice came from somewhere. "If it's power you want, I can give it to you, too!"

They all turned their heads to where the voice was coming from and were shocked to see that the new phantom looked exactly like the Overlord's phantom.

As soon as he heard the voice, Yun Kong began to tremble all over and his face became red. "I know this voice! It's you! You're the one who told me that the ancestral land contained amazing fortunes and endless power!" he said angrily.

This was the voice that had bewitched him all year round, so much so that the idea of entering the ancestral land was planted in his mind.

The newly-arrived phantom smiled and said, "Yes, it's me, and I didn't lie to you. As long as you're willing to submit to me, I can give you supreme power now!"

The real Overlord's phantom frowned and sighed. "So, it's you. I thought that by staying in the ancestral land, you'd be completely sealed, but it seems like you still managed to worm your way out."

Chapter 829

'What…what's going on?' Everyone looked at the two phantoms, confused.

Standing face-to-face, the two Overlord phantoms seemed to know each other. However, everyone discovered that there was one difference in their appearance-the newly-arrived phantom was wrapped in blood-red chains. The iron chains were glowing red, and they encircled his limbs and his torso tightly. Nanan wrinkled her nose and said suddenly, "I sense a familiar and disgusting aura from him."

Dragin nodded and said, "I sense it, too. It seems to be Heaven?"

"Heaven?" The Heavenly Palace people were shocked. They were, of course, familiar with the name. After all, it represented the root cause of the chaos in the seven dimensions. Heaven would have taken over the entire universe if there was no Li Nianfan. Even thinking about what Heaven did before still brought about a terrifying fear in their hearts. They were sure that Heaven was above the level of a Wisdom Dictator.

They did not expect that Heaven would appear in the Origins Realm, but then again, why would he not? After all, the supreme powers from before created the Ancient Forbidden Area to seal Heaven away, so it was not surprising that an incarnation of him would be in the Origins Realm.

Yang Jing arched his brow and said in surprise, "Is it possible that they failed to completely seal Heaven in the Ancient Forbidden Area?"

"It's likely. However, Heaven's just a name it calls himself. We call him The Unknown," said the real Overlord's phantom. "And you can call me Gravekeeper. I've been tasked with burying all Evil Thoughts that have been tainted with The Unknown."

"The Unknown?"

"Tainted evil thoughts?"

"Does that mean that even the supreme powers could be tainted by The Unknown?"

They were reeling with too much new information. Each word that came from the Gravekeeper's lips was too shocking for them. They all turned to look at the Evil Thought in unison and a chill ran up their spine. They were well aware of just how terrifying a strong cultivator would be if he was tainted by the unknown gray mist. What was more, the Evil Thought before them used to be one of the supreme powers, so it would be even more terrifying than any other strong cultivator.

The Evil Thought smiled coldly and said in a low voice, "Bullsh*t! I'm not The Unknown, but a brand new power. I'll create a new world which will be my gift to all beings!"

Then, he turned to the Gravekeeper and said, "Now that the ancestral land has opened, my aura has reappeared in the world. Everything from the past will inevitably wake up. No one can stop me now. It's better for you and me to merge. That'll speed up the process of creating a new world!"

The Gravekeeper looked at the Evil Thought calmly and said, "You've tried to bewitch me for endless years and I've never paid you any mind. I don't care about anything that happens in the outside world. All I care about is stopping you from stepping out of the ancestral land!"

"Hahaha, are you sure you can do it now that things have come to this?" asked the Evil Thought. Then, he looked at Yun Kong and others and asked with a smile, "Have you made up your mind? Are you willing to accept my power?"

Yun Kong and the others had a rough picture of what was happening. The ancestral land was created to seal away the Evil Thought that had been tainted by The Unknown. They could not see any other way out of the situation now things have come to this, and they were here in pursuit of power, so…

"We're willing!" they said firmly.

"Hahaha, good!" The Evil Thought cackled incessantly and his eyes suddenly turned gray. In the next instant, a cloud of unknown gray mist shrouded Yun Kong and the others like thousands of tentacles flowing into their bodies continuously.

The aura on their bodies became stronger and stronger with the infusion of the unknown gray mist. In the blink of an eye, they had regained their lost power and at the same time, pairs of wings reappeared on their foreheads. This time, however, the wings were gray!

Yun Kong and the others were ecstatic. Their eyes looked strange and ferocious and there was a slightly hysterical edge in their voices.

"My power's back!"

"Hahaha, I've never felt so strong before!"

"I pledge my undying loyalty to the new Overlord!"

"Greetings, Overlord!" 𝑙𝘪𝒷𝘳𝑒𝘢𝑑.𝒸𝑜𝑚

The Gravekeeper's eyes darkened when he saw what happened. He sighed and said, "The Overlord killed himself, turned this ancestral land into a seal, and left the power of the bloodline to the Yun clan. Through the Blood Sacrifice Day, the seal can be maintained forever. Never would I dream that the Yun Clan would be the one to open up the ancestral land!"

That had to be the irony of the century.

"Go to the depths of the ancestral land and release me from the seal!" ordered the Evil Thought.

The seal could only be broken by external forces. That was where Yun Kong and his men came in handy.

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"Yes, Overlord!" Immediately, Yun Kong and his men followed the chains into the depths of the ancestral land.

"Stop!" The Gravekeeper's expression changed drastically. With a grunt, he launched a palm strike toward Yun Kong and his men. The palm strike contained enough power to seal the sky and imprison everything between it and the earth. It froze everything within it and it could even annihilate everything in it.

Even though Yun Kong and his men had greatly increased their spiritual cultivation, they were still inferior ants under the attack. However, the Evil Thought obviously would not let his chance of escaping from the seal die, so he, too, launched a palm strike. His palm strike was exactly the same as the Gravekeeper's.

They were polar opposites of good and evil, but they came from the same source, so their skill and ultimate spells were naturally of the same level. They cast one spell after another, neither gaining the upper hand.

"Let's go. We need to stop them. We mustn't let them release the Evil Thought!" said Nanan.

Everyone agreed and prepared to cross the battlefield. However, just as they took the first step, a strong aura of death enveloped everyone, making their hair stand while a chill ran down their spines.

"Death Point!" shouted the Evil Thought while pointing languidly in the direction of Nanan and the others. This point felt like the arrival of the Grim Reaper, cutting off the world of life and death. There was no resisting death at all.𝑙𝑖𝑏𝓇𝘦𝑎𝒹.𝑐𝑜𝓂

It was difficult to resist the force that separated life and death even with the two willow branches glowing brilliantly against it. The shadow of death instantly shrouded everyone.

"Deathly Point!" shouted the Gravekeeper, just in time to neutralize the Evil Thought's ultimate spell with one of his own.

Nanan and the others sighed in relief. However, their heartbeats did not slow down and they dared not move. The fact that the Evil Thought could attack them meant that it had the upper-hand in the battle with the Gravekeeper. In other words, there was a high probability that the Gravekeeper would lose this round.

Sure enough, after a while, both the Evil Thought and the Gravekeeper went still after a terrifying explosion of power. The Evil Thought was surrounded by thick gray mist, giving him an eerie look. It seemed to become stronger as the battle went on.

On the other hand, the Gravekeeper looked even fainter than before. Gone was his solid composure that made him seem so lifelike earlier. His voice was trembling and it was obvious that he had lost a lot of his energy.

"In the past, this seal was maintained by the power of the Yun Clan's bloodline. This time, there was no Blood Sacrifice Day, so there's not much of the phantom's power left," said Yang Jing worriedly with a pale face.

Chapter 830

Gradually, the Gravekeeper began to display signs of decline. At his level, once he began to weaken, his inevitable defeat would not be far away. Nanan and the others could not help but feel a little anxious. If even the Gravekeeper could not stop the Evil Thought, what hope did they have left?

"Sister Willow, can you help the Gravekeeper?" pleaded Dragin.

The willow branches swayed in the wind as if shaking their heads. If the Gravekeeper had not rescued them just now, the Evil Thought's ultimate spell would have decimated everyone, including the willow branches.

"Hahaha, you and I have been fighting for countless years, and I finally won! I told you a long time ago that it's only a matter of time before the arrival of a new era, and that I'd eventually reappear in the world!" gloated the Evil Thought. Then, he threw his head back in laughter while his aura became more and more powerful.

The Gravekeeper's face was expressionless. He did not say anything and continued to parry with the Evil Thought with determination in his eyes. After all, actions were louder than words.

The Evil Thought was right. The Unknown could not be erased. Hence, it could spend countless long years in the ancestral land looking for opportunities. The Gravekeeper, however, was different. He had to make sure there was no mistake in the seal's set-up because if there was, the Evil Thought would be able to find an opening to escape. However, no one could prevent mistakes, for even the Yun clan had a change of heart over the evolution of countless years.

However, the Gravekeeper was not ready to throw in the towel yet.

"Wisdom True Dragon, manifest my body!" The Gravekeeper's power suddenly condensed rapidly and the endless Wisdom around him converged into a giant dragon phantom. The terrifying power instantly turned the entire ancestral land into a vacuum and everything inside it was shaken out.

Even Nanan and the others were shaken by the shocking force.

"This…this is amazing!"

"Just a trace of the supreme power's consciousness can cast such a terrifying ultimate spell!"

"The question is whether it's enough to suppress The Unknown!"

At that moment, the imposing force of the Gravekeeper had also undergone earth-shaking changes. He was no longer degenerating. Instead, he was standing upright and strong, perched on the Wisdom True Dragon's head. He had an aura that was majestic and unstoppable.

"Over…. Overlord." Yun Kong and his men were scared out of their wits by the force and they were trembling nonstop. The awe lurking in the depths of their bloodlines burst and enveloped them. The ultimate spell was the Gravekeeper's strongest attack. It was also the trump card given to him by the supreme power.

Yun Kong's face darkened and his mana exploded to the limit. "There's no turning back now! We must release the new Overlord to welcome a new future!"

With all his power, he cast a claw strike toward the depths of the ancestral land.

"Ah, so you have a trump card hidden after all…" The Evil Thought's face became solemn while the gray mist all over his body bubbled like boiling water. It looked like a roaring beast.

"World Suppressing Heavenly Law!" A powerful force condensed in his body as well. Then, he launched a palm strike at the Gravekeeper. He was proud of himself and wanted to suppress the Wisdom True Dragon with the power of Heaven!

Two extremely terrifying forces collided together and turned into endless light that enveloped the sky, stinging everyone's eyes. However, the extraordinariness of this ancestral land was beyond everyone's expectations. Under such terrifying bombardment, it remained intact. It seemed that there was an unimaginable sealing power that could seal everything inside it.

Nanan and the others looked at the battlefield once more when the light had all dissipated. There was only a faint outline left of the Gravekeeper after he used almost all of his power for the ultimate spell. It looked like he would be easily blown away by a gust of wind.

The Evil Thought's situation was not much better. He was lying on the ground with only a few wisps of gray mist remaining.

Yang Jing gulped and exclaimed, "What a terrifying ultimate spell the Wisdom True Dragon is!"

It was also unbelievable how the Gravekeeper could reverse his decline with just an ultimate spell.

"The ultimate spell alone could make anyone become a supreme power!" said Nanan.

"Oh, no! We still have to stop the Yun Clan!" cried Cultivator Junjun in a panic.

"Hahaha, it's too late!" said Yun Kong as his face broke out in a cruel smile. He had successfully torn down the seal with his claw strike. The seal had been held intact by an incredibly tattered piece of paper that had been worn down over the years, so much so that the word on it was no longer legible. Nobody expected that The Unknown was sealed by a seemingly ordinarily looking paper.

Nanan and the others were shocked while the Gravekeeper looked at the torn paper sadly.

As for the Evil Thought on the ground, he was regaining its power fast. "Wahahaha, that damn seal's finally gone!"

He was beyond ecstatic, to the point of madness. As he raised his hand, the chain that was originally bound to him broke inch by inch without the slightest resistance. At the same time, his power grew even stronger than when he fought against the Gravekeeper earlier.

Yun Kong and the others were overjoyed when they saw this, and they hurriedly prostrated before the Evil Thought. "Congratulations on your glorious return, Overlord!"

"You've done well. You'll all be my people in the future!" said the Evil Thought regally.

"Thank you, Overlord!"

Then, the Evil Thought's eyes fell on Nanan and others. "You all carry the aura of the supreme powers. Are you their descendants? I'm also willing to accept you as my subjects, and I'll give you stronger powers as well!"

While speaking, the gray mist surrounded Nanan and the others, as if it would melt into their bodies the moment they nodded their heads.

Nanan looked at the gray mist with a look of disgust and quickly shook her head. "No, thanks!"

The others were also continuously exerting their mana, and looking at the unknown gray mist with extreme vigilance.

Unsurprisingly, the Evil Thought would not take no for an answer. "There's no need to make a decision now. Why don't you give it a try? I guarantee you'll like it."

As soon as the Evil Thought finished speaking, the gray mist immediately surged toward Nanan and the others. All their mana and defense spells were no use against the gray mist at all. They could only watch with horror as the gray mist came at them. 𝒍𝒊𝒃𝒓𝙚𝙖𝙙.𝓬𝙤𝙢

Soon, the unknown gray mist was dancing on their skin but…that was about as far as it got, for it found itself unable to penetrate their skin any further. It was as if it was being held back by a mysterious power.

"This…this is…" The Gravekeeper trembled suddenly and its eyes widened with surprise and delight. "Their auras can resist unknown contamination."

"How can this be?!" The Evil Thought hissed and screamed. His eyes widened in horror as if recalling something extremely terrifying.

Nanan and the others looked confused. They were still trying to figure out what happened when suddenly, the tattered piece of paper seemed to feel something and started moving on its own. It floated in the void, glowing brightly. Then, the mud on the paper faded little by little, revealing the word that was written on it.

There was only one word in the center of the paper. 'Fan!

Chapter 831

"No, why has the seal come back to life?!" The Evil Thought's eyes widened in disbelief, and even the overflowing gray mist was trembling. The real root of the ancestral land was this paper seal. Even the Gravekeeper was only a backhand used to fight against the Evil Thought. 𝙡𝓲𝒃𝓻𝓮𝙖𝒅.𝙘𝓸𝒎

Over the countless years, the paper seal was gradually worn away, allowing the Yun Clan to tear it off from the outside. However, at that moment, the paper once again glowed with brilliance, and a trace of aura circulated them, causing the Evil Thought's scalp to crawl.

"This is the aura of the Overlord! I finally lived to see this day!" The Gravekeeper stared at the paper in awe. Although only a phantom, he still was crying and trembling with excitement. "Hahaha, everything is finally coming back. The Unknown will definitely be suppressed!"

He was crying and laughing at the same time. Then, he bowed deeply to the word 'Fan'.

Dragin looked at the word 'Fan', and said in surprise, "Fan? Isn't this Brother Li's…"

It was not just her. Everyone from the Heavenly Palace also immediately thought of the expert when they saw this word because from the time they knew the expert, the word 'Fan' had permeated through everything in their world. More importantly, the expert's name had the world 'Fan' in it.

Nanan took a closer look at the word, and suddenly, she said, "The handwriting… It looks like Brother Li's handwriting. Could it really be his?"

"The expert must have something to do with the seal! Hahaha, we're saved!"

"Only the expert possesses the power to seal up The Unknown with one word! The expert has saved the day again!"

"The reason the seal came back to life is that it sensed the expert's aura on us!"

"That's right! The Unknown will never be able to contaminate us as long as we have the expert's aura on us."

The Heavenly Palace people were very excited and they were no longer afraid of the unknown gray mist swirling around them.

"Brother Li's so amazing! The Unknown must've been suppressed by him!" Dragin's eyes were sparkling and a smile appeared on the corners of her lips when she recalled Li Nianfan telling her that he and the people in the four-part architecture would always be there for them. He must have predicted that this would happen and had already placed some countermeasures.

The seal paper was quietly floating in the air, and the word 'Fan' was radiating light. Although it was not bright, they felt as if it was illuminating everything in the world. It was gentle and calm, as opposed to the strangeness and unease of the unknown gray mist. Clear rays of light shot out of the paper and those that landed on the unknown gray mist made it dissipate, little by little, like the spring sun melting away the last of the snow.

"No! This is impossible! There's no way you can come back!" The Evil Thought stared at the seal paper with extreme madness in his eyes. At that moment, every inch of his body was cracked open and his skin began to fall off. There was a thick unknown gray mist circulating the hideous wound and he looked extremely savage like a wild beast.𝓵𝙞𝙗𝙧𝙚𝒂𝙙.𝓬𝒐𝒎

Suddenly, he laughed and said hysterically, "So what if you've returned? What can you do to me?! The ending will be the same as before!"

With a roar, the Evil Thought exploded. The endless unknown gray mist burst forth like a tide, rose into the sky, and converged into a giant beast in the void. He had already escaped the seal and assumed his strongest form which was several times more terrifying than what the Gravekeeper fought.

In comparison, the paper was still calm and gentle. Even its brilliance had not changed, as if the unknown gray mist was just a clown putting on a show.

"I'll rip you apart, you lousy piece of paper!" thundered the unknown gray mist, and it rushed to envelop the seal paper from all directions.

"Brother Li…" The hearts of Dragin and the others instantly clenched. Although they had confidence in the Li Nianfan, the unknown gray mist was too terrifying. This was not just the power of the unknown gray mist, but also part of the power of the supreme power.

The seal paper, however, had been worn down through countless years, and it was only able to recover by relying on Li Nianfan's aura. Hence, they could not help but wonder if it was really powerful enough to fight against the unknown gray mist,

Under the nervous gazes of everyone, the unknown gray mist lunged towards the seal paper, getting closer and closer. Suddenly, the word 'Fan' glowed with endless rays of light, like the sun illuminating the entire ancestral land!

"Ahh !" Miserable screams came from the unknown gray mist and it began to tremble nonstop. Accompanied by a harsh sound, the unknown gray mist was dissipating at a speed visible to the naked eye.

The word 'Fan', traversing the ages, once recovered, illuminated the endless Unknown!

"Noooo—!" The unknown gray mist let out a final unwilling roar before it was then purified.

The entire ancestral land returned to its calm state in an instant and the unknown gray mist was nowhere to be seen. The seal paper seemed to have exhausted the last trace of its power. It floated in the air before bursting into flames. Then, it dissipated with the wind.

"The…the place has been purified!"

"Take that, you Unknown! This will teach you to never mess with the expert!" "The expert's indeed invincible!"

lever less

Nanan and others broke out in relieved smiles while Yun Kong and the others were dumbfounded. Their eyes were glazed and their emotions were like a roller coaster going up and down. First, everything was abolished by the Gravekeeper, and at the moment of despair, their powers were returned to them by the new Overlord. Just when they thought they were able to welcome a bright future, the paper seal came along and dashed all that hope. They felt like they were being played.

As the unknown gray mist dissipated, so did the power in their bodies. They became crippled and paralyzed on the ground again.

"Spare me, Overlord! I was bewitched by The Unknown. I didn't know what I was doing!"

"Overlord, we were wrong! Please, forgive us!"

Yun Kong and the others knelt on the ground, begging for mercy.

The Gravekeeper looked at them calmly and said lightly, "I was planning on sparing your lives, but you keep making the same mistakes again and again, so I'm left with no choice but to execute you on behalf of the master."

He gently raised his hand and launched a palm strike, immediately wiping out Yun Kong and the others on the spot. Yun Kong and the others had turned their backs on the Yun Clan and opened the ancestral land. Not to mention, they pledged their allegiance to the unknown gray mist and tore off the seal. A quick death was the greatest mercy granted to them for all the sins they had committed.

Having dealt with Yun Kong and the others, the Gravekeeper turned to look at Nanan and the others, eyes filled with complexity. "Where…are you from?"

"We're from the Ancient Forbidden Area," answered Nanan.

"The Ancient Forbidden Area?" The Gravekeeper was slightly taken aback. The supreme power's memories were not shared with him, so he had no idea what was going on in the outside world.

"The Ancient Forbidden Area's also the place where the supreme power sealed away the unknown gray mist…" explained Yang Jing quickly.

The Gravekeeper nodded dazedly. He looked at the willow branches and the stone and said, "I see, it's no wonder I feel the aura of an old friend from you."

"Senior, what happened back then?" asked Dragin curiously.

The Gravekeeper pondered for a moment. Then, he said, "I was tasked by the master to keep guard, so he didn't leave me with too many memories. I only know that at that time, it was rumored that… Heaven was sick!"

Chapter 832

"Heaven was sick?" The Heavenly Palace people were all surprised. The word 'sick' was not something immortals heard often. After all, the basic tenet of an immortal was that it was impossible for them to get sick, so it was even more impossible for Heaven to be sick.

"Do you mean that Heaven went through some unknowable drastic changes?" asked Cultivator Junjun thoughtfully. "Yes." The Gravekeeper nodded. "Back then, the laws of Heaven suddenly reversed, causing problems in all cultivators' spiritual cultivation. Wisdom became chaotic, the laws were in retrograde, and the seasons were uncertain. It caused everyone to fall into chaos."

Everyone wore looks of surprise. It did sound like Heaven was sick.

"What happened after that?" asked Nanan.

"The chaos only lasted for thousands of years and it didn't cause much damage at first." The Gravekeeper took a deep breath and continued, "But then, many cultivators who had problems with their spiritual cultivation suddenly discovered a new cultivation method, and…a new power appeared between heaven and earth! This method of cultivation was faster and stronger, and it instantly attracted countless cultivators. However, most of them were cautious and vigilant against this inexplicable force."

"Because it has something to do with The Unknown?" guessed Yang Jing.

The Gravekeeper nodded. "After a hundred years, everyone has discovered the problem. Those cultivators who practiced the new methods of cultivation became irritable and indifferent. They were ruthless, unscrupulous, and unrestrained in their anger. They would resort to anything, even endless slaughter, in the pursuit of power."

Dragin frowned. "They sound possessed, just like someone who has been infected by The Unknown. Didn't anyone try to do anything about it?"

"Of course, measures were taken. The top forces in the Origins Realms immediately joined forces with countless cultivators to suppress this method of cultivation." The Gravekeeper shook his head. "However, it was too late. At that time, some of the elders of several peak powers had come to a crossroads. In addition, the inexplicable force was already incomparably rich, it even manifested itself in the form of a gray mist that almost blanketed the entire Origins Realm." 𝓁𝘪𝒷𝘳ℯ𝘢𝑑.𝒸𝘰𝑚

'Gray mist?' Everyone from the Heavenly Palace gasped. So that was where the gray mist came from.

"That's right. The gray mist is The Unknown. The supreme powers from the Origins Realm banded together and tried every means to suppress The Unknown, which led to the current situation," said the Gravekeeper.

"How did this gray mist come about?" asked Cultivator Junjun.

"There were many conjectures about the gray mist back then, but only two were recognized by the master. The first possibility is that The Unknown was some extremely terrifying taboo that was broken by someone, and it created the evilest cultivation method. The second possibility is that the rules of Heaven descended into chaos, thus, giving birth to this power that can bring about the end of the world," answered the Gravekeeper.

"I'm guessing you're more inclined to the second possibility since you said Heaven was sick?" asked Yang Jing.𝑙𝑖𝘣𝓇𝑒𝒶𝘥.𝑐ℴ𝑚

"How glorious was the master back then. As one of the original supreme powers, he was confident that his power was at its peak, and that no one could create a power stronger than him," said the Gravekeeper with a proud smile.

"Then, who was the one who wrote the word 'Fan'?" asked Nanan who was more interested in getting the answer to this question.

"He's…" The Gravekeeper paused. Then, his expression turned confused. He shook his head and said, "I don't know. I only know that the person who left it is very, very important. The master and the other supreme powers have been waiting for his return."

"Waiting for his return? But all the supreme powers are all gone."

"No, they've always been here!" said the Gravekeeper in a firm tone. "They left behind their powers, waiting for him to return and fight again!"

"Are you referring to the… Origins Pond of Holy Dimensions?" Dragin and Nanan were stunned at the same time as they recalled all that had happened to them in the Origins Pond of Holy Dimension.

They thought of those treasures, spiritual items, and skills that had willingly followed them, and how everything would turn out in their favor. They must have sensed Li Nianfan's aura on them! At the same time, they thought of their disdainful attitude towards those treasures and they could not help but feel a little guilty.

The Heavenly Palace people were awestruck. Although their physical bodies were no more, their powers still existed so that they would be able to rise up again for battle. Those Origins Pond of Holy Dimension were clearly monuments to those heroes!

The Gravekeeper looked at Nanan and the others with envious brilliance in his eyes and said, "Since you have his aura, you must be in contact with him. You're destined to have a bright future and reach the pinnacle of Wisdom. It's up to you all to end the era of The Unknown."

The Gravekeeper's phantom was getting fainter and fainter and was about to completely dissipate. With a wave of his hand, the Fallen God Bow and Fallen God Arrow appeared before Nanan and Dragin. "This bow and arrow contain the source of the master's power. They're willing to fight side by side with you!"

Dragin stretched out a small hand and grasped them cautiously. "We'll treasure this bow and arrow as if they're our own lives."

"The ancestral land has been opened and The Unknown has reappeared. All heaven and earth will inevitably be overturned. There isn't much time left…" With the last warning from the Gravekeeper, his phantom gradually faded and disappeared without a trace.

At the same time, somewhere else in the Origins Realm, where a large sect was located, there was a huge mausoleum at the back mountain of the sect. Two disciples were guarding the entrance.

"Sigh, our Tianyun Sect was also a top power back then but it has fallen so much. Even the small Beihe Mo family dares to challenge us."

"Yeah, our Tianyun Sect has existed for countless years, and the Beihe Mo family has only just emerged eight thousand years ago. No wonder the powerful like to cling to their position!"

Suddenly, there was a roar coming from the cemetery behind them. A peculiar aura raged out from it, suffocating them.

"This…this is…" The two disciples looked into the depths of the mausoleum, terrified. "It seems to be coming from the founder's mausoleum?!"

They thought it was impossible since the founder of the Tianyun Sect had been dead for endless years. Before they could react, their pupils shrank again and their minds went blank when they saw an old man walking out of the mausoleum slowly. His face was haggard and his body was like a dried corpse. Also, he was surrounded by wisps of gray mist.

A voice that was hoarse enough to give people goosebumps came out of his mouth. "Who will wake up from the dream? I've returned once again!"

"Fou… Founder?!"

Trembling, the two disciples instantly prostrated on the ground. They were both shocked and delighted. Shocked because their founder had come back from the dead, and delighted because their illustrious founder would be able to bring the Tianyun Sect to its former glory.

After all, it was because of the sudden and inexplicable death of their founder that the status of the Tianyun Sect plummeted. For countless years, every year grew worse than the previous year. They had been reduced to their current sorry state.

"Welcome back, Founder!" they said respectfully.

"Hahaha! As the first disciples to greet me, I'll give the two of you good fortune!"

The two disciples were overjoyed and quickly said, "Thank you, Founder!"

There was a strange glint in the founder's eyes, and the gray mist swirling around his body immediately lunged at the two disciples like tentacles.

"Ah! Ah-"

"The two of you will have the good fortune of being my nourishment. Hahaha!"

Chapter 833

In the Origins Realm, there was a barren land in the Northern Star Region. The earth there was red and covered densely with cracks, revealing the red magma flowing underneath it. The magma was like the meridians of the planet, covering thousands of miles!

In the central area, there was a cluster of volcanoes of many different sizes and they were all gurgling with heatwaves. The terrifyingly high temperature dyed the top of the volcanoes a fiery red. Occasionally, flames would spew out from it. It was a place that not even a third-step Wisdom Elite would dare to step foot in.

Suddenly, the ground trembled violently and all the volcanoes erupted at the same time. However, what they spewed out was not magma but a thick gray mist. The gray mist rose into the sky and instantly blotted out the sun. The whole world had become a world of gray mist.

Suddenly, a roar was heard coming from the inside of the largest volcano. The sound shook the gray mist and within it, a fierce beast could be seen spreading its wings. It was so large that it almost covered the entire sky.

At another place in the Origins Realm, there, was an endless ocean. The originally calm seawater suddenly tossed and turned, setting off huge waves that were hundreds of feet high. The endless sea engulfed everything on the seashore. The huge waves were like angry beasts, slamming their paws down on the earth. The force itself was so strong that it would be an understatement to call it a tsunami.

"What happened? What's going on?" 𝙡𝓲𝙗𝒓𝙚𝓪𝙙.𝒄𝒐𝙢

"How is the power of the tsunami so terrifying? It contains the power of Wisdom!"

"It's an attack. Everyone, get ready!"

"Open the sect's great formation and use your powers to resist the tsunami together!"

The people from the sect closest to the sea were shocked, but they quickly responded.

Their shield formation lit up and many disciples took to the air at the same, casting a myriad of spells to resist and stop the tsunami. However, they soon discovered a problem.

If it was an ordinary tsunami, they only needed to wave their hands to suppress it. However, this time, their spells could not control the seawater at all. Moreover, the power of the waves was growing more and more terrifying. From being as powerful as a Chaos Daluo Gold Immortal, it grew and grew until its power was comparable to that of a second-step Wisdom Elite, and still, the power kept growing.

Everything around it had been swallowed up by the sea, leaving only the shield of the sect still standing. However, it was like a canoe that would overturn at any time.

"What could have possibly happened? This kind of power is more powerful than even a Wisdom Dictator!"

They all became terrified when they looked at the monstrous waves. The waves were not only aimed at their sect but the entire shore! The sea was boundless. With such a large scale and such a shocking power, the destruction that it would bring was simply unimaginable.

At their levels, they had long forgotten what it was like to be afraid of ordinary natural disasters. At that moment, they once again felt the horror.

'Could… Could this be the power of Heaven?' some of them wondered in shock.

"What… What is that?!" shouted a disciple suddenly.

Under the huge waves, a huge shadow suddenly emerged! It was swimming rapidly in the sea and its body was like a dark cloud covering the sky and the sun. At the same time, wisps of gray mist began to drift out from the sea's surface, dyeing the air above the entire sea gray.

Splash! The huge shadow suddenly jumped out of the sea, swallowing the entire sect with its huge mouth!

Upheavals were happening everywhere in the Origins Realm. The slumbering gray mist in various places seemed to have awakened, some from the ground, some from the water, some from the bodies of living creatures, gushing out and spreading rapidly until everywhere was covered with the gray mist.

At the same time, at the Headquarters of the Heaven Plundering Alliance, a tall figure wearing a mask stood in the hall, facing a strange floor-to-ceiling cabinet. The mask the figure was wearing was of a smiling baby's face with red cheeks. It looked quite weird on him as he looked at the transparent floor-to-ceiling cabinet in front of him.

In the center of the cabinet were balls of gray mist, rolling here and there. In addition, there were all kinds of magical Ultimate Treasures placed side by side in the cabinet! There was a blade, a sword, a painting…and there was also a bow that looked exactly like the Fallen God Bow.

The Ultimate Treasures were not the physical forms but energy forms that had perfectly inherited all the power of their physical forms. The balls of gray mist were the unknown gray mist that called itself Heaven! It turned out that the Heaven Plundering Alliance had been collecting the powers of the various battle spirits and even the unknown gray mist!

The masked man looked at the restless unknown gray mist with a strange glint in his eyes. "Someone finally took the bait! This world will be upended again now that the unknown gray mist has reappeared! My chance has finally come! Hahaha, there's nothing in this world that I cannot get my hands on! Even if it's God himself!"

Meanwhile, Nanan and the others had exited the Yun Clan's ancestral land with the Fallen God Bow and Fallen God Arrow. Once outside, they were stunned by what they saw. The whole world had completely changed. The sky was gray and there was gray mist as far as they could see. In the distance, there seemed to be more of the terrifying gray mist spewing out, forming an airwave that was changing the area.

Cultivator Junjun's eyes widened in shock. "What…what's going on?"

"Are all these…the unknown gray mist? How can there be so much of it? It has spread to almost every corner!" said Yang Jing in a thick voice.

"So, this is what the Gravekeeper meant when he said the world will turn upside down. The opening of theancestral land seems to have awakened the unknown gray mist!"

"Uncle Gravekeeper said we don't have much time left, but I never expected it to happen so fast. Why did the world change immediately after we came out?"𝘭𝒾𝑏𝓇𝘦𝒶𝘥.𝘤𝘰𝑚

They were repulsed by what they were seeing. The sceneries were the same as before. It was just that the addition of the gray mist depressed them. It floated in the void and contained bursts of strange energy.

"Our benefactors have come out!" The Yun Chief ran over excitedly and bowed to everyone. "My name's Yun Chen. Thank you for saving us."

Cultivator Junjun stepped forward to help Yun Chen up and said with a smile, "Chief Yun Chen, there's no need for this. We're just doing our job."

"Chief Yun Chen, what happened here?" asked Yang Jing quizzically.

"Back then, the unknown gray mist took over the entire Origins Realm, contaminating countless people and demons. They even began to cultivate with the power of The Unknown. Although the supreme powers finally suppressed The Unknown and the cultivators who were contaminated with it fell into a deep sleep, the reappearance of the gray mist has awakened them from their slumber. The power of The Unknown once again shrouds the entire Origins Realm."

The Yun Chief's tone was full of self-blame and he said sadly, "The Yun Clan has failed to do what the Overlord entrusted us to do. We've brought about the downfall of the Origins Realm!"

Chapter 834

"Chief Yun Chen, what happened was not your fault. Yun Kong and his men were manipulated by The Unknown to open up the ancestral land," said Cultivator Junjun as he consoled the chief.

They were well aware of the unknown gray mist's bewitching ability and that it was easy for anyone to fall under its manipulation. Even the Eldritchs, who were undeniably a powerful clan, were not spared from the unknown gray mist's manipulation.

The Yun Chief's brows remained furrowed. Suddenly, the fiery red wings between his eyebrows started to glow, and at the same time, the Fallen God Bow and Fallen God Arrow also lit up. Immediately, all the fiery wings of the Yun clansmen's foreheads started glowing as well.

The Yun Chief trembled violently before he knelt and bowed to Nanan and the others again. He said sincerely, "The Yun Clan is willing to serve our benefactors!"

The other Yun clan members also knelt and said in unison, "The Yun Clan is willing to serve our benefactors!"

Nanan and others were all stunned.

"What are you doing?" asked Dragin.

"Our bloodline is connected to the Fallen God Bow. Just now, the Fallen God Bow told us that you're the key to defeating The Unknown. Allow us to do our best to assist you," said the Yun Chief.

Nanan arched her brow and asked doubtfully, "The bow can do that? Or…could it be that your Overlord's still alive?"

"The Overlord died in battle, but his will is pinned on this bow. It has been waiting, waiting for the key to defeat The Unknown to appear!" answered the Yun Chief with a tinge of sadness in his voice.

"The key to defeating The Unknown…" They were beginning to understand how the seven supreme powers operated. Even if they died in battle, they would find ways to transform their will into Battle Spirit Guardians, so that one day, when the opportunity came, they would be able to finish off The Unknown. 𝘭𝒾𝑏𝑟𝑒𝒶𝒹.𝘤𝘰𝓂

No, it was not just the seven Battle Spirit Guardians. The same was true of many Origins Pond of Holy Dimensions in the Origins Realm. Countless forebearers had left their inheritance, their power, and their will, just to provide more opportunities for future generations. They must have been waiting for countless years.

"Don't worry, The Unknown will definitely be suppressed!" said Nanan firmly.

Dragin also nodded and said, "That's right! If we can suppress The Unknown who caused the catastrophe in the seven dimensions, then we can suppress The Unknown in the Origins Realm, too!"

Then, Nanan and the others took the Fallen God Bow back to the Ancient Forbidden Area, while the Yun Clan went out of the mountain to do some investigation.

Meanwhile, the entire Origins Realm was in shock and panic. Countless people fell into a trance after staring at the unknown gray mist that contained a strange power.

"What… What kind of power is this? I've never seen anything like this."

"The whole world is changing drastically and I feel like something big is about to happen!"

"Upheavals are happening all over the Origins Realm! It seems that some kind of terrifying existence is awakening!" "Hahaha, this gray mist is a brand new power. I broke through my bottleneck after absorbing it! It's some good stuff."

"The power of the gray mist is definitely a great opportunity, a great fortune! Quick, breathe it in!"

At that moment, the volcanic land had completely become a world of gray mist. The endless gray mist was still spewing out of the volcanoes and spreading beyond the land. An old man in white stood on the edge of the land, staring at the gray mist with deep eyes. His old weather-beaten face was calm.

He slowly stretched out his hand and strands of golden light poured out from his fingers and melted into the void. A majestic force burst from his body just when the gray mist was about to swallow him. "Wisdom Imprisonment, Space Lock!" shouted the old man majestically.

In an instant, strings of golden silk thread appeared out of thin air. These golden silk threads connected with each other to form a golden prison, imprisoning the entire volcanic land and confining the endless gray mist. The entire area, which stretched for thousands of miles, was entrapped by the old man with a single command. His skill was so powerful that even the unknown gray mist was unable to breakthrough.

With a roar, a huge phantom slowly flew out of the gray mist. It was a black dragon with two wings on its back. A cold light shot out from its gray pupils in its long and narrow eyes, and the terrifying oppressive force charged toward the old man.

"Stupid guardian, I've been in slumber for so many years, yet, you're still here!" said the dragon coldly. "From the moment you fell asleep, I started a sect here to seal up this area. Now, I have to ask you to go back to where you came from," said the old man calmly.

"Hahaha, you dare stop me? I'll give you a taste of this brand new power!"

At the seaside, a middle-aged man carrying a wine gourd larger than a human slowly stepped into the air. He was dressed casually, his eyes were hazy, and he was swaying around as if he was drunk. However, with his arrival, an invisible barrier quietly appeared, and the roaring and tumbling waves instantly evaporated into nothingness when they touched the barrier!

It was quite a spectacle. Half of the world's ocean waves were raging to a height of hundreds of feet, while the other half of the world was as dry as a drought. The same was true of the gray mist overflowing from the sea, forming two distinct worlds.

The middle-aged man pointed at the seawater drunkenly and said, "The gray mist affects the taste of the wine. I, the drunkard guardian, request The Unknown to immediately leave this place."

The sea surged and parted, leaving a vacuum in the middle. A tall figure who looked like a human that was covered in blue scales with slender ears stepped out slowly. He looked at the drunkard and said coldly, "The new era's coming. I won't stop until the gray mist completely contaminates this world. I'll spare your life if you leave this place now!"

The drunkard shook his head again and again. "No, no, the gray mist affects the taste of the wine."

"Why you piece of sh*t!" The man's eyes widened and the sea suddenly roared. The endless sea had condensed into a beast and it immediately chomped down on the drunkard.

In the blink of an eye, the invisible barrier was washed away and the sea covered the sky and engulfed everything. The drunkard smiled drunkenly, took the gourd from behind his back, lifted it high, and poured the wine into his mouth.

A fiery flame burst from the ground and enveloped the drunkard's body as soon as the wine hit his throat as if it was fire and not wine that he was drinking. The flames and the returning waves intertwined with each other, and the terrifyingly high temperature instantly evaporated all the water that formed the beast.

Meanwhile, Nanan and the others finally arrived at the Fallen Immortal Mountain just as the upheavals were happening all around the Origins Realm.

Chapter 835

"Third Brother!" The stele's human phantom immediately manifested when it saw the Fallen God Bow, revealing the mixed emotions in his eyes. However, the Fallen God Bow was unable to respond because its battle spirit was already destroyed, leaving only the will of the supreme power. The stele could only look at it with deep sorrow.

"Uncle Stele, the Unknown has reappeared in the Origins Realm. It might have something to do with Brother Li, so we're going to see him right away," said Dragin.

They could not help but link the seal paper to Li Nianfan since the handwriting on it was incredibly similar to his, not to mention the word 'Fan' was the exact term used in his name. They would not be surprised if he was really the one who wrote it.

"The Unknown?!" The stele's eyes instantly filled with hatred and disgust. Then, he turned to the Fallen God Bow again and said, "Third brother, the Unknown has reappeared and we can join forces again. This time, I'm sure we can completely obliterate it!"

The Fallen God Bow emitted a burst of red light as if responding. Then, Nanan and the others said goodbye to the stele and walked quickly up the mountain, all the while with frowns on their faces.

"So, the Unknown came from the Origins Realm, and the one sealed in the seven dimensions was just a part of it," said Cultivator Junjun with shock.

Yang Jing took a deep breath and said, "Judging by the number of Origins Pond of Holy Dimension, the war to seal The Unknown must've been fierce."

The Origins Pond of Holy Dimension was a world of its own. It had its own rules and comprised countless treasures and inheritance. Even now, their abilities were beyond the reach of the Heavenly Palace people. So many strong cultivators perished in the war, so it was not hard to imagine just how fearsome the Unknown was at its full power.

"The Gravekeeper said that Heaven was sick, and the Unknown calls itself Heaven. Could Heaven's sickness be caused by Heaven?" said Xiao Chengfeng, making a bold guess.

Goddess Nuwa took a deep breath, and in a shaky voice, she said, "Maybe Heaven was contaminated with the Unknown, and that's how it got sick…"

This made them fear the Unknown even more. After all, no one would want their own world to be turned upside down.

On their way back to the seven dimensions, they noticed that the gray mist was getting thicker and thicker in the Origins Realm. Apart from that, a few places were being shaken up by terrifyingly oppressive forces.

The oppressive forces were so powerful that even a hint of them was enough to make them quake in their boots. They assumed these forces came from the supreme powers since the areas where the upheavals were happening were in areas that had the thickest unknown gray mist. It was obvious that they were the cultivators who had been cultivating with the unknown gray mist during the era when it was active.

"No matter what the Unknown is, I'm sure Brother Li will be able to wipe it out!" said Dragin confidently.

At the mention of Li Nianfan, their anxious hearts calmed down a little, but just a little.

Cultivator Junjun furrowed his brows and asked Nanan and Dragin, "Goddesses, are you going to tell the expert about the unknown gray mist?"

Both Nanan and Dragin shook their heads in unison.

"I don't know why but Brother Li keeps emphasizing the word 'Fan'. I didn't think it was my place to help him unravel it. Besides, I'm sure he'll get it one day," said Dragin.

"Yes, you're right to think that way. No matter what, we have to keep this secret safe with us," said Cultivator Junjun solemnly.

"Is there something else on your mind?" asked Goddess Nuwa.

Cultivator Junjun sighed and said, "I admit that the word 'Fan' in the Yun Clan's ancestral land was very powerful, but if it was really written by the expert, that means that even he couldn't suppress the Unknown back then, meaning to say he was…" 𝙡𝙞𝒃𝓻𝒆𝓪𝒅.𝓬𝒐𝒎

Actually defeated.

Cultivator Junjun could not make himself utter the last two words. He simply sighed.

"Do you mean the expert chose to become a mortal in preparation to completely obliterate the Unknown this time?" asked Yang Jing in a low voice.

"That's my guess," replied Cultivator Junjun with a nod.

If Li Nianfan was really defeated in the past, he could very well have turned himself into a mortal to hide from the Unknown, and if he was not defeated back then, he might be doing so to completely obliterate the Unknown this time. Whichever it was, it was best if they did not bring him out of his state of the ultimate existence.

"I don't care what it is, but I, Xiao Chengfeng, am willing to serve the expert till the end of the world! i'll ensure the gray mist doesn't disrupt the expert's state of ultimate existence!" said Xiao Chengfeng with a grin, his tone full of determination.

Soon, the familiar four-part architecture came into view. The Heavenly Palace people stopped in their tracks, not daring to disturb Li Nianfan with another visit of theirs, not when the party happened not too long ago. Only Nanan and Dragin went in with the Fallen God Bow in their hands.

"Brother Li, we're back!" they said as they pushed open the gate.𝓵𝒊𝓫𝓻𝓮𝓪𝒅.𝓬𝓸𝙢

Li Nianfan was not in the courtyard, but everyone else was there.

"Master's in the backyard," said Daji.

The responsibility of taking care of the backyard had naturally fallen on Li Nianfan since Nanan and Dragin had gone out.

Fire Phoenix looked at the Fallen God Bow in their hands and with a smile, she said, "Is this the battle spirit you girls rescued? Did you have a smooth trip this time?"

Nanan and Dragin pouted and said worriedly, "Not really. We may have screwed up this time."

"What happened?" asked Fire Phoenix quizzically.

Nanan and Dragin relayed to them all that had happened. The expressions on Daji and the others became more and more solemn as the story went on.

The rebirth of The Unknown.

Li Nianfan's handwriting.

The world being turned upside down.

All that and more were proof of just how serious the mishaps were. "Sister Daji, the power of the Unknown's truly terrifying. We have no idea what's the situation in the Origins Realm right now but we assume it's not optimistic," said Nanan worriedly.

"It would be really horrifying if the Origins Realm is completely covered by the Unknown," said Qin Manyun fearfully.

"Actually, not long ago, I discovered something about the unknown gray mist, and now I'm even more sure about my hypothesis after hearing what you've told us," said Daji after a while.

"Sister Daji, do you know what the unknown gray mist is?" asked Dragin happily.

Daji did not answer her. Instead, she waved her hand and the snow globe with the unknown gray mist trapped inside it flew to her.

"Look inside and tell me what has changed," said Daji.

Nanan and the others looked at the snow globe in her hand and saw the unknown gray mist flowing around like water.

Suddenly, Dragin's eyes widened in surprise and she shouted, "There's lesser gray mist!"

The others were taken aback by surprise as well.

The gray mist used to fill up the entire snow globe, but now, there was less than half of the amount!

"What? What's going on here? Did some of the gray mist escape?" asked Nanan.

"No, it didn't escape. Instead, it integrated with the four-part architecture," said Daji. As she spoke, she slowly stretched out her right hand and after activating her mana, a wisp of gray mist appeared in her palm and merged with her mana!

Chapter 836

"Sister Daji, did you just…just…absorb the Unknown?!" asked Dragin in wide-eyed horror.

The others were also looking worriedly at her.

Even Heaven could be contaminated with it, and once contaminated, it would inevitably lead to the most undesirable consequences. That was why the supreme powers had to sacrifice themselves to seal The Unknown.

Daji shook her head and calmly said, "I'm fine."

"How… How is this possible?" asked Shi Tuqin incredulously.

"It wasn't me who absorbed the Unknown but the four-part architecture. As a result, some unknown changes have taken place in the Spiritual Qi and Wisdom here." Daji paused for a breath before continuing, "I only realized this after becoming a Wisdom Dictator. After the four-part architecture absorbed the Unknown, the power of the Wisdom here actually became more complete, as if it was complementary to the unknown gray mist. Thus, the upper limit of cultivation here has become higher than anywhere else!"

"The Spiritual Qi in the four-part architecture can actually complement the Unknown?" Everyone was shocked.

"Are you saying that the four-part architecture's using the power of the Unknown as nourishment? Or is the power of the Unknown a missing component in the natural world?" asked Qin Manyun.

Nanan frowned and asked, "Sister Daji, is the Wisdom in the four-part architecture incomplete?"

"No, not incomplete," said Daji with a shake of her head. "It's more like pushing it to a higher level. In other words, absorbing the unknown gray mist can increase the upper limit of the four-part architecture."

Qin Manyun's eyes lit up and then she excitedly said, "I get it now! No wonder Master wants to collect the unknown gray mist. It was for that reason! We all know that the four-part architecture didn't use to be like this."

With a look of reminiscence in her eyes, Nanan exclaimed, "Yeah! Brother Li's made the four-part architecture to what it is now little by little!"

In the beginning, there were only Spiritual Water and Spiritual Roots in Li Nianfan's four-part architecture. While all of them were rare treasures for any immortal cultivators, the amount and the grade of treasures were still incomparable to all the treasures that the four-part architecture had now.

Later, the four-part architecture went through more transformations—the Spiritual Qi became more and more abundant, the Insights were continuously elevated, and even the Prehistoric era was upgraded to the Area of the Gods. Then, the entire seven dimensions were combined into one great dimension…𝓵𝒊𝓫𝓻𝓮𝓪𝒅.𝓬𝓸𝙢

Not to mention, even the Spiritual Roots had become Wisdom Spiritual Roots, and the Spiritual Water had become Wisdom Spiritual Water…

The growth of the four-part architecture was evident, and it was still growing to greater heights by absorbing the unknown gray mist. Blackie, who was lying on the ground and basking in the sun, slowly stood up and said thoughtfully, "No wonder the Spiritual Roots and food I've eaten recently contained more power. This unknown gray mist sure is some good stuff. We should catch more of it and bring it back!"

"But wouldn't we be contaminated by the Unknown?" asked Dragin cautiously.

"I think it should be fine since Master was the one who requested us to make more snow globes for him. Maybe he's planning on using it for growth so that he can one day win against the Unknown!" said Fire Phoenix.

Daji nodded and said, "Don't worry. My mana's as fine as ever. There's no sign of it being contaminated by the Unknown. We should see this as an opportunity for us to grow stronger as well!"

Hearing this, everyone clenched their fists tightly with determination.

The power of the Unknown was too terrifying. If the conclusion of the battle countless years ago was really as they had guessed, they had to become stronger to suppress the Unknown for Li Nianfan!

Nanan waved her small fist in the air and said excitedly, "We should start out small. Let's capture the Unknown with the ultimate aim of killing it at its source!"

It was then that Li Nianfan appeared from the backyard. His hands and shoes were covered in dirt from working in the garden. He smiled when he saw how lively everyone was. "Ah, I was wondering why it's so lively here. It turns out that Nanan and Dragin are back!" said Li Nianfan.

"Brother Li!" Dragin and Nanan ran over and hugged him.

"Brother Li, you must be tired. Let me wash your hands for you."

"Brother Li, I'll wash your shoes!"

They felt a little guilty that the gardening work had fallen to Li Nianfan and were determined to make it up to him. Li Nianfan happily let them pamper him and felt his heart was lifted by their thoughtfulness. It was as if he was a child who had a long day at school and finally arrived home to be coddled by his mum.

"Was your rescue mission successful?" asked Li Nianfan.

"Yes, but the battle was really fierce!" said Dragin with a nod.

Li Nianfan nodded and said, "I'm just glad the two of you came back safe and sound. Let me cook something for you later."

Nanan and Dragin's eyes lit up and they said happily, "You're the best, Brother Li."

"Huh? That bow looks impressive! Were you the ones who brought it back?" said Li Nianfan when he noticed the Fallen God Bow.

The bow was fiery red like burning flames while the edge and the center were inlaid with gold that had the brilliance of the sun. The most striking part of the bow was definitely the fine patterns carved all over it.

"Yup!" said Nanan with a nod.

"Very nice! Look at the quality of it! This bow's definitely better than the one I made." Li Nianfan held the bow admiringly in his hands. He could not help but feel ashamed when he thought back to the ugly bow and arrows he made before.

"Nanan, I never knew you were interested in archery," said Li Nianfan with a smile. Then, he suddenly had an urge to try out the bow for himself. "How about I show you how to use it?"

'The expert's going to use the bow?' Everyone's hearts skipped a little and their eyes became as big as saucers. 'Yay! We get to see the expert in action again! With that bow and the expert's strength… It's not hard to imagine that the sky will be ripped apart!' Everyone immediately looked forward to the performance.

"Why are you all looking at me like that? Although I'm just a mortal, I can still shoot arrows," said Li Nianfan a little ruefully.

"Shoot the arrow, Brother Li!" said Nanan excitedly.

"Alright, you better not blink!" said Li Nianfan with a laugh. He then slowly raised the bow.

This simple action gave everyone a sense of pleasantness, and at the same time, they wondered if they could ever wield the bow as effortlessly as Li Nianfan did. It was as if the Fallen God Bow was like an extra appendage of his, and he was only doing what was innate to him.

Of course, Li Nianfan would never let an opportunity for a lecture slip by.

"Everyone who's good at archery must pay attention to their posture because it's the very foundation of archery. The stronger one's foundation is, the easier it'll be to wield the bow!

"Remember… The body should be upright. Don't shrink your neck, don't show your arms, don't bend your waist, don't lean forward, don't lean back, don't puff up your chest…"

Chapter 837

The area shook violently as soon as Li Nianfan drew the bowstring. Although there were no physical changes on him, in the eyes of Daji and the others, he had become the center of the world and it seemed as if he had become as large as a monolith that could hold up the sky! Not only that, a terrifying momentum was overflowing from his body, turning the sky pale.

Cultivator Junjun and the others who were outside of the four-part architecture widened their eyes in shock when they sensed the terrifying aura flowing out of the four-part architecture.

"This…this power is…"

"It's so strong! The four-part architecture is like an energy vortex, draining all the power in this world!"

"What kind of ultimate spell is this?!"

"What…what is this…"

The Heavenly Palace people's lips trembled as they stared at the four-part architecture, dumbfounded. They felt as if their skulls were about to explode. 'Only the expert can summon a power like this! Could it be that he…?'

In the next moment, an indescribably terrifying arrow cut across the sky, followed by a piercing thunderous sound that exploded in the void. Although it was fleeting, it still managed to make everyone's hair stand on ends.

They felt that they had seen the most terrifying power in the world, and they even had the urge to get down on their knees in worship. Cultivator Junjun suddenly gasped, his pupils shrank into a line, and there was horror in his voice as he said, "The arrow's going in the direction of…of…the Origins Realm!" 𝑙𝘪𝒷𝓇𝑒𝑎𝑑.𝘤𝑜𝑚

Meanwhile, the unknown gray mist had become denser and denser in the Origins Realm, with more places being covered by it. Although the unknown gray mist in some areas was not particularly strong, it still began to change the Origins Realm and many cultivators could not resist the temptation of the unknown gray mist and began to cultivate with it.

"I want revenge! Please, give me power! I want to kill them all!" A cultivator knelt on the ground and looked up at the sky with a grim face. With him as the center, the gray mist in the void began to pour into his body.

The mana in his body began to boil and a powerful momentum flowed out. His body began to tremble violently as if unable to bear the force. Gradually, his eyes turned milky-gray and white hair began to sprout from every inch of his skin.

"Hahaha, now this is what I'm talking about! Revenge! Kill!" He roared like a wild beast before he disappeared into the distance with one step.

"Women, I want women! With great power, I can do whatever I want. I'll be the ultimate rule here! Hahaha…"

"I need more power to become the number one sect! I'll become the number one genius in history!"

"The bottleneck that has plagued me for five thousand years has finally been broken. This gray mist is so wonderful! A beautiful era has come!"

The entire Origins Realm had descended into chaos.

In the Northern Star Region of the Origins Realm, there was a towering mountain shaped like a giant sword with its tip plunged into the ground. Wave after wave of terrifying, domineering, and unrivaled Sword Qi surrounded the entire mountain, making it so that even a Wisdom Elite would not dare to run rampant there.

There was a sect on the top of the mountain called the Divine Sword Sect. At that moment, two old men were standing on the roof of the main hall. They were dressed in black and white respectively, and they were looking at the gray mist that was blanketing the sky with frowns on their faces.

"No one from the Divine Sword Sect is allowed to absorb the gray mist, and those who violate the order will be killed!" said the old man in white authoritatively. His voice spread all over the mountain, echoing in the ears of every disciple.

The disciples of the Divine Sword Sect responded immediately. "Yes, Sect Master!" The old man in black sighed and said worriedly, "The whole world has fallen under the Unknown's spell. How long do you think it'd be before someone defies your order?"

"Not more than three days," said the old man in white in a low voice. He knew in his heart that within three days, there would be some disciples who would not be able to resist the temptation of the gray mist, and thus, would cultivate with it. Under normal circumstances, his order would naturally be obeyed, but now that the whole world was overturned, there was no guarantee that the disciples would listen to him.

The man in black nodded and said, "The power of the gray mist can increase a cultivator's power extremely quickly. Although everyone will eventually find that the gray mist would subtly change one's temperament and magnify their negative emotions, one can't help but to absorb the gray mist as well if their opponent surpasses them after absorbing the gray mist."

The gray mist would elevate the power of many people to a higher level. Those cultivators who did not absorb it would fall behind their peers, but if they did absorb it, they would experience a change in temperament. It was a dilemma of catastrophic proportions. Even if the cultivators managed to stay true to themselves, they would still have to face a bunch of terrifying monsters! "Besides, the gray mist itself can deceive people, and it can arouse greed in the depths of human nature. Even one of the supreme powers back then was not spared, so what hope does the average person have?" said the old man in white.

The old man in black looked up at the sky and said worriedly, "The sky…has become gray."

It was not just him who noticed it.

The blue sky above the entire Origins Realm had turned gray. Even the white clouds had been dyed gray. As a matter of fact, the shade of gray was getting darker and darker by the second! All these signified that the entire Origins Realm was going through an upheaval of mammoth proportions.

"Sect Master, what should we do? This kind of catastrophe's beyond our abilities to contain," said the old man in black with a shaky voice.

"We mustn't absorb the gray mist!" said the old man in white firmly, his white robes flapping in the wind.𝘭𝒾𝑏𝓇𝘦𝒶𝘥.𝘤𝘰𝑚

He looked up at the sky and murmured, "The supreme powers of the past once prophesied that 'He' will return and wipe out the Unknown! Where is he now that the Unknown has reared its head again? Does he even exist?"

Suddenly, a golden light beam penetrated the dark clouds, shining down from the sky like a sun. Then, a mysterious aura emerged between heaven and earth. In the blink of an eye, the golden light became brighter and brighter as it slashed the gray mist like a sword.

The pupils of the old man in black shrank rapidly. He kept staring at the golden light and exclaimed, "Is…is that an arrow?!"

'Where did the arrow come from? The sky was split in two before it even arrived!'

The old man in white shivered and said excitedly, "This power might just be able to drive away the Unknown! Could the prophecy be true?"

The golden arrow was flying across the entire Origins Realm at an astonishing speed which many found unbelievable because the Origins Realm was so big that it could be said to be boundless! However, that was exactly what the arrow did-traveling to every place in the Origins Realm with its seemingly endless power, all the while ripping the gray mist apart like it was nothing.

Then, natural sunlight could be seen shining on the ground again…

Chapter 838

The unknown gray mist that enveloped the entire Origins Realm was quickly melting away like snow under the sun. Then, the sky became clear and blue again. The two old men, who were still standing on the rooftop, were unfazed by their inability to do anything. Instead, their wrinkled faces broke out in huge grins.

"Hahaha, it seems like what was written in the ancestor's records is indeed correct, there really is a power in this world that can drive away the Unknown!" said the old man in white excitedly.

The old man in black stroked his beard and kept nodding. "That was a close call! The Spiritual Qi would've been contaminated with the Unknown if the gray mist had its way. By then, we would've been forced to absorb the Unknown."

Anyone with foresight would understand it was not worth having an increase in power if it meant that sooner or later, they would lose themselves. It was better to resist greed and take the slow road of cultivation without the unknown gray mist.

"Nothing's ever absolute. Even this Unknown catastrophe. We'll just have to suppress it like we did countless years ago!"

The eyes of the old man in white suddenly glinted. Then, he activated his mana. His voice reverberated across the mountain as he said, "Listen up, everyone! You are to kill any cultivator you come across who is cultivating with the gray mist! In addition, you are to pass on the message that from today, the Divine Sword Sect will open the Sword Tomb to anyone who wishes to receive a sword of their own!"

Immediately, an uproar swept across every disciple of the Divine Sword Sect.

"Is the Sect Master really going to open up the Sword Tomb?"

"Wow! I never thought that the Sect Master would go to such lengths!"

"I've been in the sect for thirty-six thousand years and I've never stepped into the Sword Tomb before!"

"This is good news indeed! I must go and get myself a divine sword!"

"I wonder what could've possibly made the Sect Master resort to such drastic measures?"

Everywhere else in the Origins Realm, every cultivator and mortal was looking up at the sky with shock and goosebumps all over their bodies.

"I can see the sun again! And the sky's blue again!"

"The gray mist has disappeared. Just what exactly is that golden light? It was so unbelievable!"

"It must be a power that can change the world! Who could have possibly wielded such

power?"

"Just what exactly is that gray mist, and not to mention, that golden light? What secrets are being hidden from us?"

"To be honest, it would take endless time to travel across the entire Origins Realm, and yet, the golden light and the gray mist did it within a blink of an eye! It's mind-blowing to think about it!"

"It was a battle between two terrifying existences! Fortunately, the gray mist has been purified. I feel invigorated again."

"The golden light must be a light of hope! There's still hope for us yet!"

Everyone could sense the horror of the gray mist when it shrouded the entire Origins Realm. First, there was the extremely oppressive atmosphere that brought up people's suppressed emotions, making people restless. Then, there was the fact that the sudden increase in power had driven cultivators into madness, and this inevitably led to a large number of indiscriminate massacres. Lastly, many cultivators could only watch helplessly as the other cultivators transformed into white-haired monsters before their eyes.

Both cultivators and mortals fell into an abyss of despair. The existence of the gray mist meant that the world was being dominated by negative emotions, and it did not require a genius to tell them how terrifying a world like that would be. That was why the golden arrow had brought so much hope for them, for it was the golden arrow that gave them back their clear, blue skies.

Back where the volcanoes were, the monstrous aura was gradually calming down.

The old man smiled coldly at the black dragon with wings and said, "Weren't you acting cocky just now? Why does it seem like you're afraid of even taking a step toward me now?"

The black dragon remained where the volcanoes were. He looked up to the sky in shock and said, "This is impossible! This aura should've disappeared without a trace countless years ago. Why is it back now?"

"Hahaha, nothing's impossible. If you can return, he can return, too!" said the old man. 𝙡𝙞𝙗𝒓𝙚𝓪𝙙.𝒄𝓸𝓶

"You're bluffing! The laws of Heaven have changed. What's gone can never come back, including him," said the black dragon stubbornly.

"Then, do you dare to take a step?" mocked the old man.

The black dragon stared at the old man vehemently and after a second or so, turned and left. "I've waited countless years, so I can wait longer if need be. Just you wait, the new era will definitely come. Then, you stubborn guardians will all be annihilated!"

As it went away, the volcanoes that spewed the unknown gray mist gradually subsided.

Back at the seaside, the drunkard held the wine gourd high as he poured the wine into his mouth. He then laughed and said, "Hahaha! Finally, my wine is safe now that this area has been purified!"

He drank like it was nobody's business and completely ignored the monstrous waves in front of him. The figure in the sea looked at him with a myriad of expressions flashing across his face.

"Fighting against us will not end well. A little longer and no one will be able to stop us!" said the figure sinisterly before he disappeared into the sea.

At that moment, the four-part architecture was as peaceful as ever.

Li Nianfan slowly put the bow down and praised, "This bow isn't only striking in appearance, it's also of excellent quality. It's really a good bow!"

In actual fact, he did not equip the bow with an arrow when he pulled the bowstring earlier, for he merely wanted to try to see what it would feel like. The sound of the bowstring humming was very pleasing to the ear and it was obvious that it was made from the finest material.

It was only at that moment that Daji and the others woke up from their trance. However, their heart was still thumping wildly against their chests. The moment the bowstring was released, they clearly felt that time and space had frozen, as if the world could not bear the power and chose to give up operating for a moment. They did not know what effect the golden light arrow would bring to the world but they could take a vague guess that it would be awesome!

Nanan's eyes were sparkling as she excitedly said, "Brother Li! You looked so awesome! I want to learn archery, too. Can you please teach me?"

Li Nianfan laughed gloatingly and said, "Hahaha, no problem!"

He was a professional in archery. Although he could not cast ultimate spells, he was confident that his archery skills could make up for it. He went into the utility room, which was less messy than before after having cleared some things, and soon came back with a book in his hand.

He casually threw the book at Nanan and with a smile, he said, "This is 'The Complete Collection of Archery Skills'. You can do some self-study first."

"Thanks, Brother Li! You're the best!" said Nanan, who then flipped open the book eagerly.

Suddenly, her eyes became as big as saucers. In her eyes, the pictures in the book seemed to come alive and a wave of terrifying aura gushed out at her face.

'The heaven and earth would be the bow, and Wisdom the arrows. Unstoppable and invincible!' Reading the first page alone made her blood surge. The sharpness and murderous aura contained in it made it unbearable for her to continue, so she hurriedly closed the book.

"This is clearly the path to attaining supreme mastery in archery. Is Brother Li asking me to bring the Fallen God Bow to its former glory?'

Chapter 839

Dragin was not very interested in archery. At that moment, her focus was solely on food. "Brother Li, what's for lunch?" 𝓵𝒊𝓫𝓻𝓮𝓪𝒅.𝓬𝓸𝙢

Li Nianfan smiled slightly and said, "Let's roll some meat!"

"Roll meat?" Everyone's eyes lit up at the thought of having some delicious meat skewers.

Nanan instantly threw 'The Complete Collection of Archery Skills' to a side and wiped away the drool coming out of the corner of her mouth.

They had been with Li Nianfan long enough to know what rolling meat meant. Eating meat from skewers elicited a different feel compared to eating the usual home-cooked dishes. The taste was completely different, and because they did not get to eat it often, they always looked forward to the next session.

"Come on, let's all work together! Start the fire, set up the grill, and string the meat together with the bamboo skewer. We'll make a feast out of it with some wine!"

They still had a stockpile of the various game meat from before. It would be a waste if they did not use them for meat skewers. It would be an unbelievably decadent feast. Any one of the meat would have fetched a sky-high price if it was sold in his previous life.

"I want to eat the black beef! I'm sure it'll be delicious as a meat skewer!"

"That divine bird's so pretty. Its meat must be very tender. Dibs on the drumstick!"

"I'm going to try grilling the dragon horns on that giant tiger to see what it tastes like!"

"Woof! Woof! I want to eat grilled deer's tail!"

They rushed to the refrigerator one by one and began to choose their choice of meat from the dazzling selection, just like how Li Nianfan did in his previous life when he went to meat skewer restaurants.

They kept gulping as they struggled to choose from the options, and watching this scene being played out filled Li Nianfan with indescribable happiness and contentment.

He suddenly smiled, and said, "Let me tell you all a secret. You can also make skewers out of other ingredients like banana, sweet potatoes, eggplants, chives…just about anything! And it tastes even better than

meat."

"Really? I'll go harvest the Chinese cabbages, then."

"I'm going to harvest the mushrooms."

"I'm going to harvest the ginseng."

"I'm going to harvest the potatoes."

An odd expression flashed across Li Nianfan's face. He was sure that they had mixed in something that would not work as a skewer. Wisps of smoke slowly rose from the charcoal fire, making the yard warm and lively. Everyone was enjoying their food and it felt like they were in their own bubble of happiness.

The Heavenly Palace people, who were still outside of the four-part architecture, were slowly snapping out of the trance of seeing the powerful arrow earlier. Their noses twitched at the same time and they were immediately intoxicated by the delicious aroma wafting from the yard.

"Oh my god, it smells so good! They must be pigging out on something delicious again!"

"I've never smelled anything more delicious in my life! A single sniff is equivalent to a day of cultivation! I love it!"

"The expert's place remains as peaceful as ever no matter how the world outside rages on. I guess that's to be expected when one is a bigshot like him."

"I finally understand why the demons like to stay here on the mountain. Just by smelling the aroma of the food, listening to the music, picking up trash… All these are the kind of good fortune that countless people can't even imagine!"

"The arrow just now must've landed on the unknown gray mist in the Origins Realm. Yang Jing, bring some men with you to go investigate."

"Sniff, sniff! Why me? I want to stay here and smell the aroma of the food! Xiao Chengfeng, you go."

"No, I want to stay here, too! This smell is so addictive! Sniff, sniff!"

Suddenly, their faces turned green at the same time. Their expressions became distorted, and they were clutching at their necks as smoke came out of every orifice. They had breathed in too hard, and mixed in with the fragrant aroma was something very stinky. The sudden extreme contrast made their stomachs churn and their faces green.

At that moment, the Elite King and Su Chen came over with the manure buckets in their hands.

"We've made it just in time to breathe in the delicious cooking of the expert!" said the Elite King happily.

"Yeah, it smells more fragrant than usual! They must be eating something really special in there," said Su Chen with a nod.

Then, they plopped both the manure buckets and their butts on the ground and began to immerse themselves in the delicious aroma.

The Heavenly Palace people looked at the manure buckets, and their mouths began to twitch. 'I get it that the two of you want to smell the aroma, too, but why bring the manure buckets with you? Not to mention, it takes a special kind of genius to enjoy the aroma under these circumstances.'

"Dammit! Are you doing this on purpose? Do you put the manure bucket on the table while you eat?" reprimanded Xiao Chengfeng, not holding back his anger.

"The fact that you're so irritable means that you still have a long way to go in your cultivation. As long as your heart's quiet enough, you'd automatically filter out the odor and smell the fragrance," said the Elite King solemnly.

"Bullsh*t! It's because you're used to the smell that you can say that. It doesn't have one bit to do with the level of cultivation at all!" said Xiao Chengfeng.

"Alright, you caught us red-handed. You're right, we're doing this on purpose!" said the Elite King. Then, both he and Su Chen burst out in gleeful laughter.

"Hahaha. Ah, I feel so much better now. How do you like the mini-experience of being a gong farmer?"

"Forgive us, everyone. Being a gong farmer can be boring sometimes, so we decided to have a little fun with you guys…"

"I hope you don't take any offense. In fact, despite its stinkiness, it's actually good for the body."

"Here, you can have these manure rags so that you can get used to the smell faster. That way, you won't be affected by the smell the next time you're here."

The incessant teasing came from the lips of the Elite King and Su Chen, making the hair on the Heavenly Palace people's skin stand. Angered, they each took out their treasures.

"I wouldn't do that if I were you. Don't forget that I have a manure bucket filled to the brim with me," warned the Elite King.

The Heavenly Palace people froze instantly. How would they ever make it up to the expert should anything happen to the precious contents in the manure bucket?

"You sons of b*tches," said Cultivator Junjun, which was surprising because he never ever cussed before.

Yang Jing looked at the rag and asked, "Are those rags given by the expert as well?"

The Elite King smiled and nodded. "Yeah, how about it? Don't ever say that I'm not good to you."

All those rags were discarded by Li Nianfan, so the Elite King did not particularly mind using them to clean the manure buckets. The Heavenly Palace people looked at the rags, and after a while, finally accepted them. Anything from the expert was a treasure in itself, no matter how stinky it was.

"That's the perk of staying so close to the expert. One can always come across opportunities like this…" said Xiao Chengfeng all saltily.

Suddenly, a chicken flew up the four-part architecture's wall and clucked at them. They immediately greeted it politely, "Hello, Taoist Chicken!"

The chicken belonged to the expert, so it would not be good for them to offend it.

Cultivator Junjun suddenly thought of something and asked excitedly, "Taoist Chicken, are you here to give us the expert's orders?"

It seemed like the chicken had replaced the use of a dove to send messages.

The chicken nodded, stretched out its neck, and said, "The gray mist is of immense use to the expert. You're to collect more and bring it here."

Chapter 840

The Heavenly Palace people's faces immediately became solemn when they received the order. They then bid the Elite King and Su Chen farewell before they rushed to complete their new mission. Once they were back in the Origins Realm, they were surprised to see that the unknown gray mist was gone.

"Have…have…have we come to the right place?" "Where's all the unknown gray mist?! The upheavals?! The terrifying auras?!"

"I was expecting a little more chaos than this! Why did things suddenly go back to normal?"

Cultivator Junjun and the others clearly remembered what state the Origins Realm was in before they went back to the Ancient Forbidden Area. It had not even been half a day before they returned and all the unknown gray mist was gone? Was someone playing a trick on them?

"It must be because of the arrow shot by the expert!" said Goddess Nuwa in a flurry. 𝙡𝙞𝓫𝙧𝒆𝙖𝓭.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Cultivator Junjun nodded and said, "Yes, that's right! The power of the expert's arrow is simply ancient, and since he was the one that shot the arrow, it naturally suppressed the Unknown! It turns out everything was under his control after all."

"A single arrow to calm the turmoil. This is certainly the expert's style. It's a shame we didn't get to see it with our own eyes," said Xiao Chengfeng in awe.

"Now that the expert has suppressed the Unknown, all that's left for us to do is to collect the gray mist. We must take this opportunity to make sure that it's all cleared up!" said Yang Jing.

Everybody nodded their heads firmly and immediately got to work. However, it was not easy to find the gray mist since it had retreated, so they asked the Heavenly Soldiers to inquire about its whereabouts while they went to the Yun Clan to see if they could dig up any information from them.

The Yun Clan had just experienced the calamity of the ancestral land and were recuperating, but they got up immediately when they saw the Heavenly Palace people.

"Fellow Taoists, the arrow that ripped through the sky… Was it the expert's doing?" asked the Yun Chief all red in the face. His voice was trembling with respect.

Yang Jing nodded cautiously and said in a low voice, "Keep this matter between yourselves. The expert's trying to cover his tracks from his opponents!"

The Yun Chief, whose body was trembling uncontrollably with excitement, nodded vigorously and said, "Yes, of course! My lips are sealed"

He was so overcome with emotion that there were even tears pooling up in his eyes.

Xiao Chengfeng was stunned and could not help but ask, "Why are you crying? Did something else happen while we were gone?"

'Wow, he's even better than us at bootlicking! He was touched just by receiving a crumb of news about the expert! I've never seen such a pro. He's a formidable rival, alright!'

The Yun Chief wiped away his tears and said, "To be honest, our master has never mentioned that he was training under an absolute power. Even though I've never seen him, I can feel the respect that our master has for him. The recent catastrophe gave me a feeling that the absolute power has returned. That's why I was so excited."

'The supreme powers were actually training under an absolute power?!' thought the Heavenly Palace people with shock. Then, they recalled that the Gravekeeper saying 'he' had returned. They were right to guess that the expert was the one who suppressed the Unknown in the past. He was just continuing the battle at that moment.

"I'm sure the expert will be able to completely erase the Unknown for good since he has our assistance this time!" said Xiao Chengfeng staunchly.

"Chief Yunchen, we're on a mission to collect the unknown gray mist. Do you have any idea how we can find it?" asked Cultivator Junjun.

"Simple. Although the expert has managed to force the unknown gray mist into retreat, those who have been contaminated with it would sooner or later rear their heads again. By then, you'd only have to capture it," said the Yun Chief.

Goddess Nuwa furrowed her brows and said a little grudgingly, "That means we can only wait for them to show themselves?"

"Not exactly. When the unknown gray mist broke out, I noted down the places where it was the thickest. The nearest place is southwest from here," said the Yun Chief with a smile.

The thicker the unknown gray mist, the easier it would be to find its trace.

"Southwest, you say? Okay, we'll go check it out right now!" said Cultivator Junjun, and the Heavenly Palace people immediately left in that direction.

Although just a small sect, the Ethereal Sect was renowned for its peaceful outlook and regarded as one of the powerhouses in the area. The disciples spent their days cultivating ethereal artistic conception and lived a free and idle life when they were not cultivating

The sect master, Bei Yunchang, was at the peak of being a second-step Wisdom Elite, not weak by any count. Still, the Ethereal Sect fell into a catastrophe shortly after the eruption of the unknown gray mist. At that moment, the scent of death permeated the air and the square before the main hall was stained red with the deluge of blood raining from above. The disciples were battling each other.

A disciple dressed in the Ethereal Sect's uniform strode into the hall domineeringly. He kept his gaze fixed on the old man in the center of the hall and said in a low voice, "Master, things wouldn't have turned out like this if you had handed over the Ethereal Sutra when I asked for it."

He was the Ethereal Sect's most senior disciple—Song Ming.

Bei Yunchang's pupils shrank slightly when he noticed the gray mist in Song Ming's eyes. "You're cultivating with the help of that unknown gray mist?"

"How else could I have gotten this sudden increase in power?" asked Song Ming with a smirk.

"You b*stard disciple! How many times have I told you that you need to stay vigilant on the path of immortal cultivation? How can you absorb the gray mist when there's obviously something evil behind it?!"

"You're the one who forced me into doing that! I wouldn't have to risk absorbing the gray mist if you had just handed over the Ethereal Sutra to me. This is all your fault! Hand over the Ethereal Sutra now!" said Song Ming savagely.

Bei Yunchang closed his eyes as if he was in pain. He sighed and said, "The disciples outside who had revolted with you, did they absorb the gray mist, too?".

Song Ming laughed and said, "Hahaha, who doesn't like power? This world has always been built on the strong eating the weak. Weakness is sin, and sinners must pay with their lives!"

Bei Yunchang walked forward slowly with his hands folded behind his back. His aura was flowing. "You must be delusional to think I'd hand over the Ethereal Sutra to you now. Those who have absorbed the unknown gray mist, step out this instance! I'm going to wipe out each and every one of you from the sect today!"

His eyes swept across the hall and his aura became stronger and stronger, displaying his unquestionable authority as a sect master.

The disciples who were standing on his right raised their swords…and so did the disciples on the left. The dozen or so disciples who could be in this hall were all talented inner disciples, but at that moment, they all raised their long swords toward Bei Yunchang.

Bei Yunchang's aura that was still rising suddenly halted and the expression on his face was no longer calm but a little dazed. 'All the disciples I'm proud of are revolting against me?'

The situation outside was not optimistic as well. A rough count put the estimation of the disciples who had absorbed the unknown gray mist at 80 percent. Because of that, their spiritual cultivation had received a huge boost.

Bei Yunchang's heart slowly sank.'There's no way I can win against a force like this!'

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The entire sect was eroded by greed. 80 percent of the disciples rebelled against the sect master while the other disciples had already been slaughtered, all for the sake of the Ethereal Sutra. 𝙡𝙞𝓫𝙧𝙚𝓪𝒅.𝒄𝒐𝓶

"Master, you have to get with the times. Now hand over the Ethereal Sutra and we'll grant you a quick death," said Song Ming with a smirk.

"Master, the Mirage is approaching. We can't stay here any longer. It's better to hand over the Ethereal Sutra and disband as soon as possible!" said another disciple.

"Hehehe…" Bei Yunchang was at a loss of what to do and could only smile bleakly. The situation he was in right now was even worse than the destruction of the sect. However, if anything else, he still had his backbone. "You'll never get your hands on the Ethereal Sutra!"

"Die, you stubborn old man!" shouted Song Ming as he immediately charged toward Bei Yunchang with his mana activated.

The other disciples followed suit. White Sword Qi flowed out of their swords and transformed into a terrifying sword net that trapped Bei Yunchang in it.

Bei Yunchang used a particular footwork from the Ethereal Sutra, making his figure a blur. The Sword Qi he cast was so sharp that it could neutralize 10 opponents' Sword Qi.

In an instant, the entire hall was riddled with holes from the overflowing Sword Qi. However, the disciples' powers had skyrocketed. They left behind the bonds between master and disciple and soon suppressed Bei Yunchang, leaving several sword wounds on his body!

Song Ming's pupils turned gray and he said coldly, "The new era's coming and pedantic people are destined to be eliminated by this era. Master, it's not that you didn't choose the gray mist. You were actually abandoned by it!"

Bei Yunchang shook his head and sighed. "You've gone crazy!"

"Hahaha, you can't live without being crazy!" Song Ming laughed wildly.

The other disciples also laughed maniacally as their attacks became stronger.

"We, the disciples of the Ethereal Sect, invite you to die together, Master!" they shouted in unison. They raised their swords high and the sword light converged in the void, transforming into their strongest attack. A giant sword phantom slashed down on Bei Yunchang!

Under this attack, Bei Yunchang's mana was cut off and he was about to die under the sword light. At that moment, a majestic aura blasted into the hall from the outside like a gust of wind.

"Disciples teaming up to off the master? What a classic show. Disciples like you aren't worthy of wielding a sword!" The man's voice resounded in everyone's ears like thunder.

Then, with a soft whistle, a sword light flashed past, blinding everyone. The giant sword phantom was instantly blasted away and the disciples' swords fell to the ground as they were sent flying until they, too, landed on the ground.

Xiao Chengfeng walked into the hall slowly with his hands folded behind his back. The swords scattered on the ground shook as if welcoming their king. His entrance was indeed awesome.

"Who are you?" asked Song Ming in a voice trembling with fear.

"Who am I?" Xiao Chengfeng smiled coldly and said, "God wouldn't accept the birth of Xiao Chengfeng, but my sword cultivation's still historical like the long night!"

"Senior Xiao, we hold no grievances toward each other and this is the Ethereal Sect's business. Why are you intervening?" asked Song Ming grudgingly. "You've been bewitched by the unknown gray mist and turned to evil, so it's only natural for me to get rid of all evil!" said Xiao Chengfeng coldly.

Behind him, the Heavenly Palace people finally arrived.

"Xiao Chengfeng, stop trying to act cool. I saw you repeating the lines to yourself over and over again on our way here. Aren't you tired of the same old lines? Maybe it's time to come up with a new one?" teased Yang Jing.

"This is the sixteenth time. We're all tired of hearing it," said Juling Shen.𝙡𝓲𝙗𝙧𝓮𝒂𝒅.𝙘𝓸𝒎

"Hey, what I'm doing is for the good of the Heavenly Palace's reputation! In fact, I'm the most dedicated one out of all of us here!" retorted Xiao Chengfeng.

Their arrival froze the air in the Ethereal Sect. Although they did not deliberately exude auras, the occasional oppressive power still made them feel suffocated.

Bei Yunchang's scalp was crawling with fright. He did not expect so many bigshots would suddenly appear just as the sect was about to perish.

"Greetings, seniors! I, Bei Yunchang, thank you all for saving my life," said Bei Yunchang respectfully.

"You're welcome." Xiao Chengfeng smiled and waved his hand dismissively. "Do you mind if we help you clear out the disciples?"

"Please, go ahead, seniors."

Immediately, Xiao Chengfeng waved his hand and the swords on the ground rose into the air one after another. Then, they stabbed the disciples.

Cultivator Junjun took out a crystal ball that extracted all the unknown gray mist absorbed by those disciples. Then, it was all sealed into the ball. He shook his head and said, "This isn't much but I guess it's better than nothing."

At that moment, three disciples entered the hall and greeted Bei Yunchang, "Master."

"Anyone else alive?" asked Bei Yunchang.

"There are three junior brothers who have been seriously injured and are being treated outside," answered one of the disciples.

Bei Yunchang let out a long sigh, his face deep with sorrow. It was a sad thing to know that only a few people survived in such a huge

sect.

"You should count yourselves lucky. Along the way here, we've seen fathers and sons cannibalizing each other, husbands and wives turning against each other, and many sects that have been destroyed," comforted Yang Jing.

Juling Shen nodded and said, "Some sects were completely wiped out by us because the whole sect was under the influence of the unknown gray mist. It's very impressive how your sect has a lot of disciples who can resist the gray mist's temptation."

They were not pulling words out of thin air and were merely recounting what they saw and heard along the way. Although the unknown gray mist erupted for just a short time, it still managed to wreak immeasurable havoc.

There were too many people who could not resist absorbing the unknown gray mist. What followed was hatred, jealousy, greed, violence… The emotions that were hidden in the bottom of their hearts were magnified rapidly and their spiritual cultivation skyrocketed due to the unknown gray mist. Wild with ambition, they began to cause trouble everywhere.

The chaos made the Heavenly Palace people feel heavy and uneasy. Nevertheless, they strengthened their resolve to completely wipe out the unknown gray mist. They firmly believed that as long as they served the expert well, the final victory would definitely belong to them!

"I really didn't expect the unknown gray mist to be so terrifying that my disciples would be convinced to turn against me. They weren't like this before. Once again, thank you, seniors," said Bei Yunchang with lingering fear.

"Don't mention it. We came here specifically to erase the Unknown. The gray mist near this sect is more intense. Do you know what is in the southwest direction?" asked Yang Jing.

"In the southwest direction?" Bei Yunchang's face changed slightly as he said, "If my guess is right, the unknown gray mist you're looking for must be related to the Mirage."

"Mirage?"

Bai Yunchang began to explain, "There's a valley in the southwest called the Misty Valley, a dangerous spot. Anyone who enters the valley will be affected by the fog, making it hard for them to know which direction they're going in. Ultimately, their consciousness will be blinded with illusions,

"Even a first-step Wisdom Elite would find it difficult to get out of there. Originally, everyone thought the valley was just an ordinary dangerous spot. However, just a few days ago, the outbreak of an unknown gray mist had brought a terrifying existence out of its slumber!

"I also heard people say that there was an ancient Mirage Dragon entrenched in that valley and that it had been sleeping until the gray fog came. The fog was made up of the Mirages that the Mirage Dragon puffed out, thus, forming the Misty Valley."

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"Ancient Mirage Dragon?" The Heavenly Palace people exchanged glances with each other. They were not familiar with the creature, but if it could form a dangerous spot while in its slumber just by breathing, then even a first-step Wisdom Elite would think twice before crossing it.

"Since the Mirage Dragon was awakened by the appearance of the unknown gray mist, it's likely the reason why the unknown gray mist is thicker here," said Yang Jing in a low voice.

Cultivator Junjun frowned and said, "I wonder what level the Mirage Dragon is."

"Seniors, people have gone to investigate the Misty Valley before when the Mirage Dragon was still in its slumber. Mirages would play in in their minds all the time. A Chaos Daluo Golden Immortal could only last a maximum of two hours there. After that, he'd forever be trapped there. A first-step Wisdom Elite could last for ten hours. Any longer than that, he'd be trapped in his fantasy forever, too," said Bei Yunchang

"Does that mean the Mirage Dragon can control people's minds?" asked Xiao Chengfeng with shock. 𝙡𝙞𝓫𝙧𝒆𝙖𝓭.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Bei Yunchang nodded and said, "Yes, now that the Mirage Dragon's awake, the power of the fog is even greater and it's rapidly spreading. The Ethereal Sect was making preparations for the move before all this happened."

Cultivator Junjun arched his brow and said, "The fog is spreading? It seems like the Mirage Dragon definitely has something to do with the gray mist. It has just woken up and is at its most violent state. This will allow the Mirage to spread!"

"Seniors, there's also a sect called the Cloud Pavilion in the southwest which is the top powerhouse in this area. The sect master and deputy sect master are both third-step Wisdom Elites but no one has been able to come out since the Cloud Pavilion was swallowed by the fog," said Bei Yunchang. He was trying to warn them just how dangerous the place was. He did not want the people who saved his life to die needlessly. "Apart from that, some cultivators who had overestimated their abilities also entered the fog and never came out."

The warning was very powerful since even a third-step Wisdom Elite could not get out. However, the Heavenly Palace people were not so easily scared. After they got the information they wanted, they left the Ethereal Sect and went straight to the Misty Valley on their auspicious cloud. At the same time, a map was spread out in front of everyone. The map was given to them by Bei Yunchang, and it was the map of the Misty Valley. However, many places on the map were now shrouded in fog.

"What do you think?" asked Cultivator Junjun.

"Looking at the map, the fog used to be confined to this area only, but in the past five days, it has spread more than five times, which means that the two major towns, the three major sects, and countless wild creatures are all shrouded. On top of that… No one can break free!" replied Yang Jing.

"If the Mirage can really control the mind, then it's completely impossible to escape once someone is under its control. There's only one reason for this phenomenon—the Mirage can disorient people and thus, trap them indefinitely," said Goddess Nuwa solemnly.

"Besides that, there's also an extremely difficult problem…" There was distress in Xiao Chengfeng's tone as he sighed. "Once you enter the fog, you'll most likely be besieged by the cultivators who have been manipulated by the Mirage! If you're under siege, you'd be disoriented by the Mirage sooner or later."

They analyzed all the horrors of the Mirage but could not find corresponding countermeasures. In addition to the problems, there were also some unsolved problems. How were they supposed to find the Mirage Dragon? What level was it at? They were completely clueless about these questions.

"No matter what, we have to enter the Mirage. This is the only way we can obtain information on how to defeat it!" said Yang Jing determinedly.

"He's right. I may not be as smart as you all, but I'm willing to do anything for the sake of the expert!" said Juling Shen. Everyone else unanimously agreed with his view. However, they still needed to come up with a plan of action. In the end, it was decided that Yang Jing, Xiao Chengfeng, and Juling Shen should enter the mirage first to test the waters. Everything was finalized and everyone continued on their way.

Not long after, a cloud of white fog that looked like thick smoke appeared in front of them. The white fog was like a barrier that was blocking a large area, but it was clearly separated from the boundaries outside the white fog, like two worlds.

"According to the map, the white fog has spread to this location, and the spread is much faster than expected," said Cultivator Junjun gravely.

"Is this the Mirage? I'm curious to know how it'll affect my sanity. Let's hurry in," said Juling Shen excitedly. "Hold on a minute." Yang Jing shook his head but he was looking in another direction. There, a group of cultivators was slowly approaching. It was a group of five people dressed in different clothes. They did not deliberately conceal the aura on their bodies. Three third-step Wisdom Elites and two second-step Wisdom Elites.

The old man walking in the center cupped his fist in a salute to the Heavenly Palace people and said with a smile, "Greetings fellow Taoists, I'm Cultivator Zuosi. Did you all come for the unknown gray mist?"

"I'm Cultivator Junjun. Are you here for the unknown gray mist, too?" asked Cultivator Junjun with his fist cupped in a salute as well.

Cultivator Zuosi nodded and said with a smile, "The birth of the unknown gray mist has birthed countless upheavals. As the source of chaos in the Origins Realm, it must be removed!"

"Your sense of righteousness is commendable," said Yang Jing noncommittally. The alarm bells in his brain were ringing a little. The fact that the other party proclaimed such a righteous thing right at the start could either mean he really was a pure-hearted soul or he had ulterior motives.

"Well, I have to admit our motives aren't that pure. We're hoping to get something out of this, too," said Cultivator Zuosi as if he had read Yang Jing's mind.

"Oh? And what may that be?" asked Yang Jing.

"You don't know? Aren't you all here for the same thing?" Cultivator Zuosi did not wait for Yang Jing to reply but continued saying, "The powerhouses in the Origins Realm had promised that as long as enough gray mist is captured, it'll be considered a contribution to the world. By doing so, we get to enter their secret border to gain some opportunities!

"Even some ancient sects that had isolated themselves from the world had sensed the horror of the unknown gray mist and decided to partake in this effort. We'll be able to reach the peak of our power if we can enter their secret border to get the opportunities. With those treasures, Spiritual Roots, or heirlooms, one can definitely reach the sky in one step."

"The other powerhouses are also collecting unknown gray mist?!" The expressions of the Heavenly Palace people changed to shock.

"No, they're not collecting it. They're going to wipe it out!" said Cultivator Zuosi.𝙡𝓲𝙗𝒓𝙚𝓪𝙙.𝒄𝒐𝙢

'Who knows if they're actually going to wipe it out or do something else once it's in their hands,' thought Cultivator Junjun with a cold smile.

"How about we team up since you're already planning to enter the Mirage?" invited Cultivator Zuosi.

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"Team up together? The Heavenly Palace's people's hearts moved slightly as they looked at Cultivator Zuosi and his party who were smiling kindly and sincerely at them.

The Heavenly Palace people exchanged glances with each other, and said, "Fine with us. The more of us there are, the safer it'll be."

A hint of disappointment flashed in the eyes of Cultivator Zuosi and the others when they learned that Cultivator Junjun, Goddess Nuwa, and the rest would stay behind. Then, the eight of them entered the Mirage together. Everyone felt that they had entered a world where everything became white as

soon as they stepped into the Mirage. Even with their cultivation, they could only see things within 10 yards. Not only that, their divine consciousness were also restricted.

"Keep your divine consciousness on you! The most terrifying thing about the Mirage is its ability to erode one's divine consciousness. You'll only see a bunch of illusions if your divine consciousness is scattered in the Mirage, and this will accelerate the erosion even more," reminded Cultivator

Zuosi.

"You seem to be very knowledgeable about the Mirage, Cultivator Zuosi," said Yang Jing.

"I did some homework on the ancient Mirage Dragon to better prepare myself," said Cultivator Zuosi with a smile.

Yang Jing simply nodded at his reply and turned to look behind. They had not even walked five steps from where they entered but the road behind them was already gone. They had a hunch that if they went back to look for the entrance, they would never get out of the Mirage.

"Once in the Mirage, the direction will be reversed and it'll be difficult to distinguish left and right. You'll feel as if you're moving forward when you're actually moving backward. It's impossible to get out unless we kill the Mirage Dragon," explained Cultivator Zuosi.

"and how do we find the Mirage Dragon?" asked Xiao Chengfeng.

Cultivator Zuosi sighed deeply, shook his head, and said, "The Mirage Dragon's cunning and cautious by nature. We can only rely on luck and ability."

"How long can a third-step Wisdom Elite last in the Mirage?" asked Yang Jing with a frown on his face.

"Ten hours."

"That's not long at all!" said Juling Shen with a shock.

This surprised them because Yun Baichang had mentioned that a first-step Wisdom Elite could last 10 hours, so a third-step Wisdom Elite should be able to last longer, right? However, after giving it more thought, they did not feel that surprised anymore. The Mirage Dragon was in a deep sleep before.

Now, it had awakened, so the power of the Mirage would naturally be much stronger.

They chatted a little more while proceeding forward cautiously, their speed slowed down by the Mirage. After a while, an ominous feeling struck their hearts and they all stopped in their tracks.

Roar! With a low roar, creatures appeared from the fog, one after another. All of them were demons that were controlled by the Mirage. At this moment, they had transformed back to their non-human forms. They surrounded the group and were slowly closing in on them.

"Gathering and ambushing, this doesn't seem like something that can be done by someone who has lost their mind. It should be the Mirage Dragon manipulating them against us!" said Xiao Chengfeng gravely.

This meant that the Mirage Dragon had already noticed them.

Yang Jing observed the state of those demons. He then arched his brow and said, "Among these demons, there are also those that had absorbed the unknown gray mist, which means that… The Mirage Dragon can also control them!"

'The demons did not wait for them to make a move. With a roar, they pounced on Yang Jing and the others. Although they were high in numbers, their power was not strong. They were easily defeated by Yang Jing and the others.

Everyone continued to walk in the Mirage and along the way, the attacks from the beings who were being manipulated by the Mirage came at them nonstop. Their power was getting stronger and stronger, too. Yang Jing and the others could not do anything about it since not a trace of the Mirage Dragon

could be found at all.

The situation seemed to get worse and worse with each passing second and six hours passed by in a blink of an eye. Their footsteps became slower and slower and there were signs of exhaustion on their faces. The longer they stayed, the more the Mirage eroded their divine consciousness, and this was on

top of spending effort and energy to suppress the Mirage.

"Cultivator Zuosi, what should we do? Do you know the way out of here?" asked Yang Jing.

The look in Cultivator Zuosi's eyes suddenly became sinister as he said coldly, "Of course, and I'll tell you as long as you hand over all your treasures!"

Without a word, the four others with Cultivator Zuosi moved in a flash, and before Yang Jing and the others knew it, they had surrounded them.

"What's the meaning of this?" asked Juling Shen in a low voice.

One of them cackled and said, "Idiots! Can't you tell? This is a robbery!"

"Even if we hand over the treasures, there's no guarantee you'd be able to leave the Mirage, so what's the point?" asked Yang Jing calmly.

"Hahaha! Do you think we're as stupid as you? We've come prepared unlike you!" said Cultivator Zuosi. Then, he waved his hand.

A golden ancient bell appeared above his head and bursts of ringing followed, forming a sound wave that enveloped him.

"There are very few treasures that can be used against the Mirage, but my Soul-shocking Bell happens to be one of the rare few. It can protect my divine consciousness from being confused by the illusion, allowing me to stay in the mirage for five more hours!

"As for you all. I purposefully added two extra hours to the time limit so that we can kill you by surprise. In fact, a third-step Wisdom Elite can only last here for eight hours. Couple that with what you've endured here, you must all be standing on your last leg," gloated Cultivator Zuosi. He was confident

that victory was his to take. After all, this was not the first time they had done this.

As a matter of fact, Yang Jing and the others were the fourth batch of people they had offered up to the Mirage. He had gotten a lot of treasures by doing this, for even a third-step Wisdom Elite could do nothing but hand over their treasures if they wanted to get out of the Mirage. That was why he was a

little disappointed that Cultivator Junjun and the others did not enter with Yang Jing, 𝓁𝑖𝑏𝑟𝘦𝒶𝘥.𝒸𝘰𝑚

"So, you've been keeping guard outside the Mirage to see who would be foolish enough to fall for your trap?" Xiao Chengfeng slowly put his hand on the hilt of his sword. He shook his head and said coldly, "I must say, you're even more devious than those who absorbed the unknown gray mist. What kind

of twisted mind does one need to have to use the Mirage Dragon as a tool for robbery!"

"Stop talking nonsense and quickly hand over your treasures. Don't tell me you think you can win against us in your current state," urged Cultivator Zuosi coldly.

It would be troublesome if those third-step Wisdom Elites manipulated by the Mirage Dragon were to show up now.

"Last question, how do you plan to get out of here?" asked Yang Jing.

Cultivator Zuosi did not mind revealing his secret. He smiled and said, "I have a treasure that's strong enough to resist the interference of the Mirage. Although it isn't powerful, it can lock in one direction."

'The Mirage would confuse one's perception, causing people to stray froma straight path so that they would be going around in circles. Therefore, if they could lock down a direction and keep walking, they would be able to leave. It was these treasures that provided Cultivator Zuosi the conditions to use

the Mirage to rob others. The others might have called the place a dangerous spot, but to him, it was paradise.

"You think we came unprepared?" asked Yang Jing evenly.

Cultivator Zuosi frowned and asked doubtfully, "Isn't that so?"

Yang Jing smiled, pointed at them, and said, "Why do we have to prepare when we have you?" Then, his voice turned cold as he said, "Don't move. This is a robbery."

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"You want to rob us?" Cultivator Zuosi and the others were taken aback. They were all looking at Yang Jing in disbelief. They thought they had heard wrongly.

"Haha! As if!"

"Twonder where you got your confidence from."

They had mocking smiles. 'Are these people stupid? Don't they know that we're the ones who have the upper hand now?'

"You want to fight with us for our treasures in the state you're in? We might've spared your life if you cooperated with us from the start, but now you leave us with no choice but to kill you!" said Cultivator Zuosi with a sneer.

It would be a miracle if Yang Jing and the others could even exert 30 percent of their power since their divine consciousness had been eroded by the Mirage. Cultivator Zuosi had the Soul-shocking Bell. Coupled with the advantage of having more people on his side, Yang Jing and the others had no chance

at all!

'Could they have a treasure that can resist the Mirage as well? Nah, that's impossible….or is it? Cultivator Zuosi's eyes suddenly widened in disbelief as Yang Jing, Xiao Chengfeng, and Juling Shen took out some rags. Then, they unwillingly tied them over their noses.

"Blergh!" Xiao Chengfeng's face turned green on the spot and he said with disgust, "I can't believe that I'd one day wear this over my face willingly! Blergh, the smell's too strong!"

Tears were pooling in Juling Shen's eyes, but he said happily, "Yeah, but this really refreshes my divine consciousness. Fortunately, I didn't reject those two gong farmers' offer."

"How… How's this possible? How can a mere rag help you?" Cultivator Zuosi was shocked to his very core. He did not feel any aura fluctuations from the rags at all. It was clearly not even a treasure. How could it resist the Mirage?

"The stinkier it is, the better itll work as a mind-refresher!" Yang Jing held back his urge to retch and remained calm on the surface. "You have no idea what you're missing out on. This rag enables us to freely go in and out of the Mirage."

Even the things discarded by the expert had heaven-defying abilities, making them more and more envious of the two gong farmers.

"They're bluffing! Let's kill them now!" said one of Cultivator Zuosi's men.

"Yes!" With a wave of their hands, five sharp daggers appeared out of thin air in a ray of golden light. The five daggers were a set of Ultimate Treasures, forming a terrifying formation.

The five daggers disappeared into the void at the same time. Then, dense silk threads appeared between Yang Jing, Xiao Chengfeng, and Julin Shen. They were the trace left by the daggers. The murderous aura instantly locked up the space.

"The formation deployed by five fourth-grade Wisdom Ultimate Treasures exceeds those of a sixth-grade Wisdom Ultimate Treasure."

"The fact that it requires five people to deploy the formation means that one person alone cannot exert the full power of this formation. This killing formation's really powerful."

"Idon't even think an average third-step Wisdom Elite can survive this."

Even though Yang Jing and the others were trapped within the formation, they still found the time to casually analyze their situation. Cultivator Zuosi and his men were strong and their plan was foolproof. They did not let down their guards even when they knew Yang Jing and the others could not exert

their full power.

Their attitude made Cultivator Zuosi feel insulted. He sneered and said, "So, you think you're not the average third-step Wisdom Elite, eh? Why don't you prove it to me then?!"

The free space formed by the five daggers shrank and the daggers inched them furter into the space like a poisonous snake that was invisible to the naked eye.

With a flick of his wrist, Yang Jing brought out his Three-Pointed Double-Edged Blade at an extremely fast speed, stabbing it directly into the void in front of him at an angle. 𝒍𝒊𝒃𝓻𝒆𝓪𝙙.𝒄𝙤𝒎

Xiao Chengfeng gave a cold smile as the long sword behind him was unsheathed. The sword light swept down on them like an entire galaxy!

Juling Shen roared wildly, holding a double ax in his hand. Instead of retreating, he advanced, slashing fiercely at the daggers!

Clang! Clang! All five daggers were instantly knocked away.

It was as if Yang Jing and the other two had woken up like sleeping tigers. Their force exploded, making Cultivator Zuosi and the others unable to breathe.

"Are you for real?!" Cultivator Zuosi was still in denial.

Yang Jing and the two others ignored him. With their mana spinning wildly, they charged toward the three third-step Wisdom Elites respectively!

"Sorry to tell you alll this but you've messed with the wrong people!" Xiao Chengfeng laughed as the Sword Qi around him formed endless waves, shrouding one of the third-step Wisdom Elites with unparalleled force.

Cultivator Zuosi's group was made up of three third-step Wisdom Elites, and two second-step Wisdom Elites. They had the advantage of numbers and yet, they could do nothing but block the oncoming attacks from Yang Jing, Xiao Chengfeng, and Juling Shen.

Cultivator Zuosi's heart gradually sank. He initially thought that Yang Jing and the others were bluffing, trying to make a final desperate attempt to save themselves. He had to admit, he was shocked the moment he realized the rags they were wearing could truly resist the Mirage. How was it possible for

such weird treasures to exist in this world?

"Heaven's Eye of Holy Light!" Yang Jing used his Three-Pointed Double-Edged Blade to suppress Cultivator Zuosi, and at the same time, the third eye on his forehead shot out a red ray of light.

The blade pierced Cultivator Zuoso's bell first. Then, it pierced directly into his chest, sending him flying upside down to the air.

Yang Jing arched his brow and said in surprise, "Huh! He sure has gotten a lot of treasures from his robbery operation."

His third eye and bloodline had been upgraded after drinking Li Nianfan's wolfberry red date tea, making it akin to the power of a Wisdom Ultimate Spell. Once pierced by the red light, not only would one's physical body be damaged, but the damage to one's Primordial Spirit would be even greater.

However, it was obvious that Cultivator Zuosi had a treasure that could protect his Primordial Spirit. Otherwise, the blow he received earlier would have diminished all of his fighting power.

"You've suspected us from the very beginning?" asked Cultivator Zuosi fearfully while staggering back. He glanced at the other two battles happening not far from him and it made his blood run cold. He never imagined that Yang Jing and the others would be that strong.

Their mana, without the baptism of countless heaven and earth treasures, would never reach such a condensed level, and the ultimate spells were also far beyond those of the same level. Surely, they would not have been this strong if it was not for the backing of an existence of extraordinary powers.

"We suspected you from the very beginning. Who would be this friendly at the first meeting? It's even more abnormal that all five of you showed the same enthusiasm," said Yang Jing with a smile.𝙡𝒊𝓫𝓻𝓮𝙖𝙙.𝓬𝒐𝙢

"Just because of that?" asked Cultivator Zuosi, a little peeved.

"Of course, not." Yang Jing shook his head and continued, "After entering the Mirage, I became more sure of this. There wasn't a single hint of panic in your eyes when we were trapped inside the Mirage, even though you tried to act all frantic. I was right to think that you must have a way to get out of the

Mirage.. Now, I'd advise you to hand your treasure over if you want to live!"

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"You want to leave? Dream on!" Cultivator Zuosi sneered. Then, countless treasures appeared out of thin air with a wave of his hand. All of the treasures were Defense Ultimate Treasures and they had him in a watertight protective circle. He knew he was not their match, and so, he decided to retreat.

As a matter of fact, his Soul-shocking Bell was not even as effective as some old rags, and it would lessen his chance of escaping even further if he dragged the battle on. He had to run! The other four thought the same, too, and were steadily retreating as they battled.

"The only ending for you is to die here! Brothers, let's get out of here!" said Cultivator Zuosi ruthlessly.

Immediately, a golden ark appeared under the five of them, and then they shot out in a ray of light, disappearing into thin air. However, Yang Jing and the others were faster than them.

"One sword between life and death!" Xiao Chengfeng laughed and remained standing where he was. Then, he raised his hand and pointed at one of them. His sword flew through the air and in a blink of an eye, appeared in one of the man's chest, piercing right through it.

That man's Primordial Spirit and flesh were being annihilated at a speed visible to the naked eye. Even at his last moments, he still could not believe that he was not able to escape Xiao Chengfeng's attack, especially when he had so many Defense Ultimate Treasures protecting him.

Xiao Chengfeng moved on to his next target. He pointed at another man and his sword disappeared again. The man was terrified to the extent that he nearly pissed his pants. He was about to dodge the attack when he felt a stabbing pain in his chest. He looked down and saw that Xiao Chengfeng's sword

was already embedded in his chest.

"Hey, Xiao Chengfeng. Leave some for us, will ya?!" said Juling Shen angrily, annoyed that Xiao Chengfeng had stolen his limelight. His body expanded and his ax fell on the rest of the men from a great height, almost like a comet falling on them. Even before the ax landed on them, Cultivator Zuosi and

his two men could already feel the drowning force of the ax's momentum.

Powerful mana poured down from the ax and shrouded Cultivator Zuosi and the others, causing their treasures to flicker and cutting off their path of escape.

"This guy's way too strong!"

"Where did this group of people come from? All of them are invincible! It's too scary!"

'The regret in their hearts was indescribable. They wished they had never come across Xiao Chengfeng and the others. They had no one else to blame but their own rotten luck.

Suddenly, in the depths of the Mirage, a terrifying aura appeared, causing everyone's hearts to skip a beat. Yang Jing arched his brow and said gloomily, "Five third-step Wisdom Elites are coming and they all seem to be under the control of the Mirage!"

Cultivator Zuosi was ecstatic, for the more chaotic the situation was, the easier it was for him to escape. "Let's escape separately!" He shouted. Then, he rushed in the direction of a third-step Wisdom Elite without looking back!

'The faces of the other two were instantly gloomy. They had been abandoned by Cultivator Zuosi, for he was the only one with the treasures that could help them get out.

"Hehe, what an idiot!" said Xiao Chengfeng. He, Yang Jing, and Juling Shen gave up chasing the remaining two men and chased after Cultivator Zuosi together. They had only one goal in mind, and that was to get their hands on the treasures that could point the way out of the mirage.

It might have taken Yang Jing and the others more effort to capture Cultivator Zuosi and his brothers if they had stayed together. In fact, they might even have lasted until the group of third-step Wisdom Elites reached them. Therefore, they could not help but think that Cultivator Zuosi was courting his

own death by escaping alone. The same realization must have dawned on him, for a look of despair flashed across his eyes when he saw Yang Jing and the others coming for him.

"Second Brother, Third Brother, I wasn't right in my mind just now! Only by sticking together do we have a chance of surviving! Help me!" screamed Cultivator Zuosi hysterically.

"Too late." Xiao Chengfeng and the others smirked as the distance between them and Cultivator Zuosi was rapidly shortening. Even if his brothers wanted to rescue him, it was too late. Cultivator Zuosi could not even win against one of them, let alone three of them working together. Within three seconds,

his body and spirit were completely destroyed.

"Let's go!" Yang Jing took away all of Cultivator Zuosi's items. Together with Xiao Chengfeng and Juling Shen, they went in search of the treasure that could guide them out of the Mirage. After a while, they broke through the siege of the group of third-step Wisdom Elites and there was a golden pointer in

front of them, directing them out of the Mirage.

As for Cultivator Zuosi's two brothers, they were not so lucky. It was only a matter of time before they fell under the control of the Mirage. Yang Jing and the others were very fast, and the people who were manipulated by the Mirage could not keep up with them at all. Within five minutes, they found their

way out of the Mirage. 𝘭𝒾𝑏𝑟𝑒𝒶𝒹.𝘤𝘰𝓂

Cultivator Junjun and the others were still standing in the same spot. When they saw Yang Jing and the others come out, their expressions relaxed and they smiled. However, they retreated with a disgusted look on their faces the moment they took a step toward them.

"I didn't expect this Mirage to be so weird. It's terrifying how you all came out with a new fetish," said Tong Tian with shock.

Yang Jing and the others froze and quickly took off the rags that were covering their faces. They explained helplessly, "Don't get me wrong, this is a treasure that can resist the Mirage. I wouldn't have used it if I had a choice."

"didn't expect you to come out so soon. I take it the trip went well?" asked Goddess Nuwa with a smile.

"We were lucky to bump into Cultivator Zuosi and the others. It really saved us a lot of trouble."

Cultivator Junjun laughed and said, "I guessed right. They've been keeping watch over this place to see who would fall for their trap. I sensed there was a high probability that they had a way to get out of the Mirage."

"He was a good guide," said Xiao Chengfeng sincerely.

Cultivator Junjun's face turned solemn and he asked, "What's it like in the Mirage?"

Yang Jing shook his head slightly and replied, "It's hard to say, the Mirage was so thick that we couldn't even see our hands that were right in front of us. Moreover, we had to deal with beings who fell under the control of the Mirage. I know for sure there are five of them… No, seven of them who are

three-step Wisdom Elites!"

"Meaning to say that you didn't come across the Mirage Dragon at all?" asked Cultivator Junjun.

"No."

"That's odd. Why didn't the Mirage Dragon come out?"

Everyone was thinking the same thing, How could the Mirage Dragon, who had already woken up from its slumber, tolerate any outsiders stepping into its territory? It was only logical to think that it would have done something to wipe them out. They might not have found it as odd if the Mirage Dragon

let intruders slide once or twice, but Cultivator Zuosi and his brothers had gone in and out so many times. Yet, there was still no trace of the Mirage Dragon.

"After entering the Mirage, the Mirage Dragon never showed up. It only manipulated those under his control to deal with the intruders. This is completely different from the usual behavior of demons. There must be a reason," mused Yang Jing.

"The reason the Mirage Dragon didn't appear is probably because its strongest attack comes from using the Mirage. He's probably quite weak physically," added Goddess Nuwa.

Xiao Chengfeng's eyes suddenly lit up and he said, "In other words, we can kill it as long as we have a way to find its body in the Mirage!"

"There's no need to worry if we'll fall under the control of the Mirage when we have the manure rags. That means we just need to find a way to deal with the people who've been manipulated by the Mirage," said Yang Jing with a smile.

Cultivator Junjun looked at the rag and suddenly said, "I think we can do this…."

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"Please, elaborate!"

"Spill it out, Junjun. Don't leave us hanging."

Yang Jing and the others were all looking at Cultivator Junjun with bright, shiny, expectant eyes.

"It's hard to explain it right now since it would involve the expert. Let's return to the Fallen Immortal Mountain first," said Cultivator Junjun.𝙡𝒊𝒃𝓻𝒆𝒂𝓭.𝙘𝓸𝓶

'Then, without delay, everyone embarked on the return journey. Along the way, no matter how much Yang Jing and the others pestered Cultivator Junjun for an answer, his lips remained sealed.

After arriving at the Fallen Immortal Mountains, Goddess Nuwa could not help but say solemnly, "Old Jun, you're not going to ask the expert to take action, right? Of course, it'd be a cinch for him to take down the Mirage Dragon, but I must stop you if you plan to trouble him!"

"What are you talking about? Do you think I'm that stupid?" Cultivator Junjun rolled his eyes. He would not dare to do that even if he went insane. "Just wait and see."

After a while, they came to the place where the wild game animals were. The Elite King and Su Chen were conscientiously picking dung. Their methods were varied and fanciful. It was as if they had made an art out of it, which impressed the Heavenly Palace people.

"Wow! The two of you really are really in harmony with Wisdom! I almost cried looking at how beautiful the two of you are when you're working together to pick up dung! You guys must be close to having a breakthrough!" said Cultivator Junjun while clapping his hands. He was not being sarcastic and

meant every word he said.

The Elite King was not moved by his praise. Instead, he said, "What are you all doing here? This is the place where we pick dung. Can you handle the smell?"

He was still salty about what happened last time in front of the expert's four-part architecture.

"Please, forgive us for not knowing a good thing even when it's dangled in front of us. It was wrong for us to dismiss your kindness and we're sorry about that!" said Cultivator Junjun earnestly.

Yang Jing's expression changed slightly after realizing what Cultivator Junjun was doing. He immediately followed suit. "Yeah, the rags you two gave us the last time helped us a lot and saved our lives."

"So, you came just to say apologize?" asked the Elite King with a smile.

"That, and to ask you for a favor," answered Cultivator Junjun.

"Oh? Let's hear it."

"We want to…borrow some manure."

"What?!" The Elite King and Su Chen were shocked at the same time and they shook their heads again and again.

"Impossible! All the manure belongs to the expert. Besides, it's not like you can afford to borrow it! No, absolutely not!" The Elite King's tone was firm and there was no room for negotiation. "I'm honored that the expert gave me such an important responsibility. I mustn't make any mistakes. Leave, now!"

"Brother Elite King, we need it to complete a mission for the expert! Do you not remember what Cultivator Chicken ordered us to do? Only with the manure can we complete the task and alleviate the expert's burden!" said Cultivator Junjun, panicking.

Xiao Chengfeng nodded vigorously and said, "Yes, Brother Su Chen. Please, help us persuade Brother Elite King. This is really important. We're all working for the expert, and everyone has the same goal."

Hearing this, the Elite King's face softened a lot. He pondered for a moment. Then, he finally said, "Tell me about the situation in detail."

"It's like this. We plan to take down the Mirage Dragon…" Immediately, Cultivator Junjun told the Elite King about all that had happened in the Mirage as well as his plan on taking down the Mirage Dragon.

"In other words, you plan to use the manure to deal with the Mirage?" asked Su Chen.

"Yeah, the smell of the manure has the ability to wake people up from the illusion and turn the Mirage into an army of one," replied Cultivator Junjun.

"Don't you think it's a bit of an overkill to use precious manure for that?!" The Elite King slapped his thigh in irritation. He was being put in between a rock and a hard place.

Yang Jing cupped his fist into a salute and said, "Brother Elite King, whether this can be done or not depends on whether you're willing to help us."

The Elite King sighed and said, "It's not a question of whether I'm willing to help you guys or not. The manure fertilizes the expert's backyard. How am I going to explain to the expert when he realizes that some of the manure's missing? You do know that what you're asking for is a lot, right?"

He then glanced at the wild game animals. Cultivator Junjun also glanced at the wild game animals and said quietly, "Brother Elite King, perhaps you can ask the game animals to work hard and speed up their progress? They, too, need to pull their weight since they're working for the expert."

'The game animals jolted. 'What does this have anything to do with us? We usually work hard enough. Look at how thin we are! Don't be so oppressive!" 𝓵𝙞𝙗𝙧𝙚𝒂𝙙.𝓬𝒐𝒎

"Brother Elite King, I'm sure the game animals can still squeeze out some more manure," said Yang Jing.

"If not, I can help you beat the crap out of them!"

'aid Xiao Chengfeng.

"Sob, sob. Are you guys even human?! thought the game animals.

"Hmm, whatever! Su Chen, take a bucket of manure and go with them. Remember to use it sparingly," said the Elite King as he sighed in exasperation. Then, to the game animals, he said, "Sorry, guys. It seems like you'll all need to work overtime for quite some time."

The game animals collapsed on the ground helplessly. 'Don't we have a say in this at all?

"Thank you, Brother Elite King!" Cultivator Junjun and the others were overjoyed. Then, they immediately urged Su Chen to fill up a bucket with some manure. After a while, the group left in a hurry.

However, before leaving, Cultivator Junjun did not forget to ask the Elite King to inform Daji that many major powerhouses in the Origins Realm were also taking measures against the gray mist. They even offered up their secret borders as rewards.

The trip took them a full five days without stopping for rest. Nevertheless, their spirits remained high as they knew victory was just around the comer.

"Brother Su Chen, this is the place. Please, pour out the manure here," said Cultivator Junjun excitedly.

"Okay, just watch me!" Su Chen nodded. Then, his face turned serious, and with a wave of his hand, the manure was scattered all over the Mirage! His technique was extremely bizarre. Although it was just a casual wave, it seemed to be able to summon the rain. It was as if he could manipulate the will of

Wisdom itself. Drops of liquid shrouded the void and soon, it covered the entire Mirage.

"Rain Summon." Goddess Nuwa smiled slightly as she cast a spell toward the sky. A torrential rain immediately fell from the sky, converging with the drops of liquid that were summoned by Su Chen. Together, it rained down on every comer of the Mirage.

$u Chen poured more and more manure out to make sure there would be enough to cover the entire Mirage with a thick layer of manure. In the Mirage, a group of creatures drifted aimlessly. The expressions on their faces were either excited, wretched, crazed, or agitated… Obviously, they were immersed

in their own fantasies and could not extricate themselves.

At that moment, the pattering rain fell on all of them like a waterfall…

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"Hey, gorgeous, I'm here. Let's have some fun together."

"This is so delicious! So this is what gourmet food tastes like. I'm so happy."

"Wow! I'm the strongest in the world and I get to enjoy unbridled debauchery and licentiousness." 𝑙𝑖𝑏𝓇𝘦𝑎𝒹.𝑐𝑜𝓂

"Those who bullied me and despised me are now trampled under my feet. I can do whatever I want!"

In the Mirage, all the cultivators and demons were immersed in their own fantasies. They were manipulated by the Mirage and would never wake up. Their divine consciousness was in the dream world while their bodies were being used like puppets. On that day, it started to rain heavily. The rain was a

little unusual. It was extremely cloudy, yellow in color, and had a strange smell.

'The beings in the Mirage shuddered when the rain fell on them. Someone was enjoying food in a fantasy world when the food in his mouth suddenly became white and yellow mush. Someone was hugging a beautiful woman, but in the next second, the beautiful woman in his arms started to emit a

strange stench while liquid began to flow out of her orifices. Someone was commanding the world with a divine weapon but soon found that the divine weapon in his hand had turned into manure.

"Ah! No! Who put something so vicious in my food?"

"What happened to you, gorgeous?! Didn't you say that Goddesses don't poop or pee?"

"My Ultimate Treasure… My Ultimate Treasure has gone bad! No—!"

The beings woke up trembling from their nightmares. They stared blankly at their surroundings.

"This…is this the Mirage?"

"remember now! Our sect was engulfed by the Mirage and we fell into an endless fantasy."

"The Mirage Dragon's so scary. I thought I'd never be able to wake up from the illusion for the rest of my life. Who saved us?"

"This rain's so unusual. It's the rain, it saved us!"

"Ugh! Why is the rain so smelly? It must be the smell that woke us up. No wonder in the dream.

"This rain is an Ultimate Treasure! It can actually wake us up from the Mirage's illusion! Quick, drink it! We mustn't let it go to waste!"

"It's too stinky. Why does this look like it's mixed with poop?"

"Don't you know that the more bitter the medicine is, the better it works? Although it's unpalatable, it's definitely a good thing. I took a sip and felt my Wisdom grow!"

"Hey, that's mine!"

On the side, Xiao Chengfeng, who was about to make his entrance, silently stopped in his tracks. He was afraid that he would not be able to hold back his laughter at the sight of the people frantically gulping in the rainwater. They would probably beat the Heavenly Palace people to death if they knew the

truth.

"After seeing how happy they are, let's wait until they have their fill before making our entrance…" said Yang Jing humorously.

Everyone else nodded in agreement.

After a while, the rain stopped. Seeing that everyone was still reminiscing about the rain just now, Yang Jing and others walked out slowly.

"You again!" Cultivator Zuosi's brothers immediately recognized Yang Jing and the others.

"That's right. We're the ones who woke you up!" Xiao Chengfeng laughed. Then, he said solemnly, "We're the people of the Heavenly Palace. Through the method of fermenting extremely precious materials, we were able to create the rain that occurred earlier. In other words, that rain was a monstrous

good fortune, used to save you all and suppress the Mirage Dragon!"

He was telling the truth. After all, the game animal feed cooked by the expert was made of extremely precious materials, and they did go through a process of fermentation in the game animal's stomach to become manure.

"Heavenly Palace? Is it the Heavenly Palace in the rumored Ancient Forbidden Area?"

"Is this the Heavenly Palace that wiped out the Heavenless Devil Palace, the Shinto Pavilion, the Demon Gathering Star, and the Ascension Sect?"

"Wow, they can even deal with the Mirage! They're even more amazing than what the rumors say."

"O, Great Heavenly Palace! Thank you for sacrificing your Ultimate Treasures to save us!"

"The Heavenly Palace has just become the best friends of the Hundred Clouds Sect!"

Just when everyone was feeling grateful, the faces of Cultivator Zuosi's brothers suddenly became pale.

"Could it be… Could it be the rags they used to cover their heads the last time?"

"Theard that the rags were used for picking up manure. If that's the case, the rain just now…"

"Yuck!"

They immediately began to puke out everything from their stomachs. They would have puked out their organs if they could. Their eyes became bloodshot and their lips could not stop trembling. Some of the others came over to ask them what happened when they saw them puking like that. They could not

bear to tell them the truth after seeing the happiness on their faces.

suddenly, the Mirage in the sky squirmed and bubbled like boiling water. Then, a huge vortex appeared, causing the Mirage to surge. Everyone's faces became solemn. This was a sign of the Mirage Dragon's impending arrival.

"Who's sullying my Mirage? How dare you mix such a vicious gas into my Mirage! Are you trying to stink this dragon to death?!" The low voice sounded like thunder, revealing a wave of boundless anger. The terrifying aura came suddenly, shrouding everyone in an instant. The Mirage then turned into a

huge and peculiar dragon that was looking down at everyone haughtily.

"So, the entire Mirage is the body of the Mirage Dragon. No wonder we couldn't find it at all."

"It finally appeared! Everyone, we should be able to kill it if we work together!"

"The Mirage Dragon's famous for its illusions. I can bet that it doesn't really have any actual combat power!"

Immediately, hundreds of cultivators and demons used their treasures to attack the Mirage Dragon. However, the terrifying wave of attacks grew weaker and weaker until the attacks finally disappeared before they even reached the Mirage Dragon. It felt as if their attacks were just hallucinations.

Everyone's pupils shrank and their hearts were beating wildly.

"What's going on? I swear I launched an attack!"

"Are we still under an illusion?"

"No, the aura of the Mirage Dragon is getting stronger. It's already a half-step Wisdom Dictator, and it's even about to become a full-on Wisdom Dictator!"

"What terrifying power of illusions! It can even turn reality into illusions just like those attacks!" said Yang Jing gravely.

"It seems that we were all wrong about the Mirage Dragon's power.. It may even be unmatched!"

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The power of the Mirage Dragon was beyond everyone's expectations. Everyone initially thought that the Mirage was Mirage Dragon's strongest skill. Only then did they realize that it was a big mistake that might just cost them their lives.

"You lowly reptiles should feel honored to be my entertainment. Nevertheless, I'll grant you the deaths you so desperately seek!" said the Mirage Dragon indifferently.

"I's using the Mirage just for fun?" 𝒍𝓲𝒃𝙧𝒆𝒂𝒅.𝓬𝙤𝒎

"It's game over for us. We were too careless. The Mirage Dragon is an extremely rare creature even during ancient times. There was no record of just how strong it is."

"Everyone, spread out and run! Godspeed!"

Most people had already taken the opportunity to flee. They were terrified to the core when they saw how the Mirage Dragon neutralized their offenses as if they were nothing. However, it was too late for them for a cloud of unknown gray mist was already spilling forth from the Mirage Dragon's eyes. Its

savage aura was like a volcano that was about to erupt.

In the next moment, it threw its head back and roared at the sky. The terrifying sound waves warped the space, causing it to vibrate violently as the Mirage Dragon's roar was transmitted into everyone's ears. This caused them to suddenly stop in their tracks. They had all become stationary. Whether they

were running on the ground or flying in the air, it was as if they were all frozen in time.

"Lcan't move my body!"

"Is… Is this an illusion?"

"The illusions have blended into reality. It's both an illusion and reality!"

Everyone's minds were spinning fast and they were extremely anxious.

They knew that it was just an illusion, and yet, they still could not control their bodies. It was as if they were under some kind of sleep paralysis.

"O, you lowly insects, you'll soon fall into a fantasy where your greatest fears will lurk over you! Be prepared to die from endless fear and despair!" The Mirage Dragon's ruthless voice resounded deep in everyone's hearts as if it was the ruler of the world.

"Ah, ah! My lord, please, don't kill me! I was wrong!"

"No, I can't swim! Please, spare me! I don't want to die!"

""Ah—! Don't come here. Go away. No… No!"

"Don't fry me! I don't taste nice at all! Anh—!"

More and more people let out desperate roars. Their wore expressions that were extremely pained and their bodies twitched as they found themselves immersed in their deepest fears.

Yang Jing and the others looked solemn as if they were facing their greatest enemy yet. Their hearts became more and more uneasy. They struggled to activate their mana, but in the end, they were still unable to break through the Mirage Dragon's illusion.

Suddenly, the Mirage Dragon's strange eyes fell on them. "It's you who ruined my game. I'll give you special entertainment!"

'The Mirage Dragon's tone intensified and its tyrannical breath swept over the Heavenly Palace people. "Come, show me your greatest fears!"

Soon, the Heavenly Palace people's eyes widened and their faces became flushed. Their legs turned into jelly and they were all forced to kneel on the ground. In their eyes, a figure slowly appeared. Although the outline of the person was still relatively vague, they knew that this was the person they

respected and feared the most in their hearts. That ordinary temperament, indifferent attitude, his free and easy demeanor… They were all too familiar to them.

"Ex…expert!" called the Heavenly Palace people in trembling voices.

The Mirage Dragon's eyes narrowed slightly with surprise. It could naturally see into their fantasies and it wanted to see what they feared the most so that it could torment them with it. It never expected that they would all have the same fear. On top of that, it was odd how their fantasies did not reveal

the person's appearance to the fullest. How could it be so vague when he was the master of the illusion?

"Reveal yourself!" ordered the Mirage Dragon in a low voice. The Mirage surged and the vague figure finally moved. The figure seemed to be walking out of the Mirage, one slow step at a time. Suddenly, a feeling of extreme unease and panic arose in the Mirage Dragon's heart.

"No, stop, don't come here!" It hissed and screamed, trying to turn around to flee.

However, at that moment, it realized that it could not do anything. It could only watch the figure approaching it, step by step. Even so, the appearance of the figure was still very vague, but the aura he exuded was extremely monstrous!

"The illusion isn't visible, my illusions can't bear his arrival at all. I'm not qualified to see his face! Who is it? Who are you? I was wrong, don't come here!" The Mirage Dragon roared in despair as it trembled non-stop.

After a while, some of the people woke up from their nightmares while others could not wake up at all.

"What… What happened? Did I fall into another illusion just now?"

"It was so terrifying! I almost died."

"A real fantasy, turning death into reality, is too terrifying."

Everyone had lingering fears and some even started to cry when they recalled their nightmare illusion. Immediately after, their eyes fell on Yang Jing and the others. There were expressions of surprise on their faces for the Mirage Dragon was lying dead at their feet with a horrified expression frozen on

its face.

The great and mighty Mirage Dragon was actually scared to death by someone else's illusion? Everyone shivered involuntarily at the thought. Just how terrifying were the Heavenly Palace people that they were able to beat the Mirage Dragon at its own game? It was simply unbelievable and shocking. They

made a mental note to themselves never to cross them.

The Heavenly Palace people took a deep breath and looked at each other with a knowing look.

Xiao Chengfeng shook his head and said, "Why, this Mirage Dragon's just a small fry."

"Haha, it got scared to death by the illusion in our hearts. How stupid can it get?"

"The expert isn't something for the likes of you to see!"

"The expert's power is undoubtedly immeasurable. Although he's not a cultivator, there are many legends about him. Once again, we've benefited from the expert's fame."

'They were overcome with emotions. Then, a smile broke out on their faces when they looked at the Mirage Dragon's corpse. Visible to the naked eye, there was a layer of unknown gray mist swirling around the corpse, exuding a sinister aura.𝒍𝓲𝓫𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅.𝙘𝙤𝒎

"Quick, seal up the unknown gray mist!" said Cultivator Junjun quickly. This was their battle loot for the expert and it had to be properly stored.

"Everyone, we'll be taking all the unknown gray mist with us. I trust that there are no objections, right?" said Xiao Chengfeng to the other cultivators.

"No, no, take it all!"

"How could we take any when you've saved us twice?"

"You were the ones who killed the Mirage Dragon, so it naturally belongs to you!"

"You didn't only suppress the Unknown, but also saved the world! The Floating Cloud Pavilion welcomes the Heavenly Palace anytime."

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"Seal it off!"

After that, everyone from the Heavenly Palace worked together, forcing the unknown gray mist into the crystal ball that had been prepared.

At that moment, a hand suddenly reached out from the empty space, heading straight for the crystal ball!

It was an incredibly thin and shriveled hand. It looked less like a human's hand and more like a chicken's foot.

Breaking through space, it headed straight for the crystal ball!

"Who's this coward that's seeking death!" Xiao Chengfeng roared as he brandished his sword as an intense light rushed straight at the hand!

The sword's glow slashed at the palm, forcing it back.

"What a good sword cultivator!"

In the skies, an ark appeared in everyone's sight.

An old man in a black robe stood at the front of the ark.

Next to him was a tall and skinny cultivator. The cultivator looked down at the wound on his palm with a serious expression.

He said in surprise, "Only advancing, never retreating. The world submits to me. Even the leader of the Divine Sword Sect wouldn't have such technique."

Xiao Chengfeng pointed his sword at the other party, shouting, "Dogs, you dare steal what is ours? Don't think a few words of praise will cause me to spare you!"

"Do you want to die?!" The tall and skinny cultivator shouted in rage. The man raised his arm, emitting his power as he prepared to fight again.

However, the old man stopped him.

The old man waved as he said, "Everyone, this is just a misunderstanding. I'm the third elder of the Wisdom Pill Pavilion. I hope you can hand over the gray mist to us."

The moment he said that, the cultivators' expressions changed dramatically, suddenly looking at the old man with a look of respect.

"The Wisdom Pill Pavillion? That's the holy land for all pill cultivators. Rumor has it that the pills refined by the leader are amazing enough that even Wisdom Dictators have to beg for them!"

"If I can get a pill refined by the Wisdom Pill Pavillion, I might be able to break through my bottleneck!"

"The Wisdom Pill Pavilion seems to covet the gray mist, we might be able to exchange some pills for it!"

"The one beside the third elder must be Mu Tianhua. He's half a step into the Wisdom Dictator Realm. There are too many experts in the Wisdom Pill Pavilion!"

"That's the Wisdom Pill Pavilion! If we take the chance to get closer to them, there can only be good things!"

Their tones were all filled with reverence when mentioning the Wisdom Pill Pavilion. Everyone shot the Heavenly Palace envious looks.

Yet, Xiao Chengfeng did not yield at all, saying, "Give it to you? Why? Just because you're shameless? Get lost!"

The third elder's eyebrows twitched. He had never met someone so disrespectful before.

The tall and skinny cultivator, Mu Tianhua, shouted, "Where did this uncultured man come from? For you to dare insult the third elder like this, the Wisdom Pill Pavilion will make sure you won't survive anywhere in

the world!"

Yang Jing smiled coldly, laughing as he said, "Haha, if you have the skills, come at us, then. I want to see what you can do to the Heavenly Palace."

The gray mist had almost been stolen by the Wisdom Pill Pavilion earlier, and this made them furious. The fact that they did not kill the two immediately was already a sign of respect.

"The Heavenly Palace? Are you the forces that came out of the Ancient Forbidden Zone?" The third elder's face turned a bit more serious.

The Heavenly Palace's appearance had been far too extraordinary. After they suppressed the Ascension Sect, their name had spread far and wide.

Mu Tianhua said, "We already had our eyes on this Mirage Dragon half a month ago. We came here today to subdue it! If you weren't here, the gray mist would've already been ours!"

Xiao Chengfeng was incredibly amused by those words, saying, "Is this man ill in the head?"

The third elder frowned before he said amicably, "Everyone, as long as you give us the gray mist, we can give you a Wisdom Epiphany Pill!"

He knew that no one could resist the allure of a Wisdom Epiphany Pill.

Sure enough, there were immediately a lot of clamors.

"An actual Wisdom Epiphany Pill. Rumor has it that it can cause an elite to immediately have an epiphany. If a Chaos Daluo Golden Immortal got it, they would immediately become an elite!"

"The demon king from Long Fu Mountain used a Wisdom Epiphany Pill and gained a thousand years of experience in one night, becoming a third-step Wisdom Elite from a second-step immediately!"

"That pill's enough to change someone's life, it's something that countless people seek!"

"The Wisdom Pill Pavilion's too generous."

Yet, the Heavenly Palace's people were emotionless, even a little amused.

Was that a joke?

A Wisdom Epiphany Pill?

A thousand years of experience in one night was only enough to advance a little?

For them to praise such a garbage pill, they had to be uncultured.

Just a meal with the expert was worth thousands of those pills. If one was lucky, just a mouthful of soup would have one advancing on the spot...

Yang Jing waved his hand, unperturbed. "Take it away. Leave those pills for yourself, we don't want it."

The third elder's face sank.

His eyes glinted as he said in a low voice, "I can give you all three Wisdom Epiphany Pills!"

Wow.

The whole crowd broke out into an uproar.

Countless eyes looked over at the Heavenly Palace, wishing that they could be in their spot.

"Please, go back to where you came from. Don't joke around with such low-quality goods." Xiao Chengfeng waved it off with a look of disdain.

The third elder retorted angrily, "Low-quality goods? I treated you with respect, and yet, you're insulting the Wisdom Pill Pavilion!"

Su Chen took out a manure bucket and threw it in front of the third elder. There was still some residue inside it. 𝓵𝙞𝙗𝙧𝙚𝒂𝙙.𝓬𝒐𝒎

He plainly said, "See what's inside."

The third elder had a look of disdain as he suspiciously looked inside.

The dense stench almost caused him to vomit and his face turned green.

Yet, at the next moment, he did a double-take, unable to mask his shock.

"The shape is strange and ugly, and the stench is unbearable, but it actually has a source of power. It even contains the power of Wisdom. What mystical object is this, how is it so special? Even through the many years

that the Wisdom Pill Pavilion has been around, we've never seen such a thing!"

The third elder could not resist sticking his tongue out, wanting to lick the residue.

Su Chen summoned the manure bucket back to him with a wave.

He proudly said, "Is such a treasure something you can taste so easily? The Wisdom Epiphany Pill is something we don't care for at all!"

"You don't even deserve our p*ss!"

The third elder could not stop his expression from changing. He was shocked that the Heavenly Palace's background was so unfathomable. At the same time, he was angered by the Heavenly Palace's attitude toward

him.

He furrowed his brows as he said coldly, "Everyone, this gray mist represents misfortune. Only by giving it to the Wisdom Pill Pavilion can we cleanse it. If you take the gray mist back, it might lead to disaster. I can't

allow you to bring it back."

Cultivator Junjun smiled coldly, "So, you failed your negotiations and now you're planning on robbing us in broad daylight?"

"Only you can cleanse the gray mist? What kind of logic is that?"

Yang Jing narrowed his eyes as he continued, "Alright, Wisdom Pill Pavilion, the Heavenly Palace will remember it!"

The third elder shook his head, saying plainly, "Since you're being obstinate, for the sake of peace, we'll have to reluctantly attack."

Mu Tianhua smiled coldly at the Heavenly Palace before he stepped up, saying, "There's still time for you to hand it over. It'll do you no good if I attack!".

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"Fight us if you want. Why are you talking so much?" Xiao Chengfeng impatiently motioned as he summoned a spell in his hand. His long blade cut through space as he rushed straight at Mu Tianhua.

"You should really know your place!"

Mu Tianhua laughed arrogantly as wind started to blow around him. He slowly drifted down from the ark as he raised a finger, pointing it at the blade.

Waves started to ripple out of his fingertips as a blue cloth appeared in front of him. Like a shield, it stopped the blade.

"This sword isn't bad, take this!" Mu Tianhua smiled plainly as power emanated from his finger.

The cloth slowly got bigger as it spread out like water, slowly reaching out and covering the blade.

It actually merged into the sword and attempted to steal away the treasure.

The sword started to shudder, seemingly rejecting the power.

"This is the Treasure Merging Cloth. Water nourishes all things and assimilates with everything. It's an Ultimate Treasure from the water system!"

"| remember that the Treasure Merging Cloth is one of the Heavenly Treasure of the Holy Water Gate. How is it in Mu Tianhua's hands?"

"Of course, Mu Tianhua wouldn't have been able to get his hands on it, but you know what kind of place the Wisdom Pill Pavilion is. Naturally, they have ways to get all the treasures they want."

"Countless cultivators gave up their family fortunes in exchange for their pills. The Wisdom Pill Pavilion is rich beyond belief!"

"However, I feel like the mysterious Heavenly Palace is quite rich as well. The rain just now was something incredibly rare. It's so nostalgic."

Rumble rumble.

The sword shook.

Mu Tianhua let out a satisfied smile.

Once a sword cultivator lost his sword, the cultivator was nothing!

His hatred for Xiao Chengfeng had long reached its peak. He had to teach the guy an unforgettable lesson!

"You want my sword? Are you even capable of getting it?"

Xiao Chengfeng laughed out loud, raising his hand as another sword appeared. He stepped on the sword and started to move with it!

After that, he raised his hand and pointed at Mu Tianhua again.

A third sword shot out. It was aimed nowhere else but right at the Treasure Merging Cloth!

Swish!

The third blade stabbed right into the cloth, suddenly causing the whole place to shake. A strange ripple emanated as two powerful forces clashed.

One sharp beyond belief, the other soft like water.

Mu Tianhua's face sank as his hand moved rapidly before he said, "I'll take both of them!"

After that. 𝓵𝙞𝓫𝒓𝙚𝓪𝓭.𝒄𝓸𝓶

"Fourth sword, out!

"Fifth sword, out!

"Sixth sword, out!"

Behind Xiao Cheng Feng, sword after sword appeared as if they were free, heading right at the Treasure Merging Cloth!

In an instant, there were already over 10 swords in front of Mu Tianhua.

The Treasure Merging Cloth was not able to merge any further. It started to change in shape, turning into the shape of a sword.

"So…so many swords!"

"They're all at least second grade Wisdom Ultimate Treasures, and two of them are even in the fifth grade!"

"He's way too rich. He doesn't even need to wave those swords around to blind my eyes."

"Who are they? Just one of them is as rich as a large sect!"

"The Heavenly Palace… They're terrifying!"

Everyone stared in awe at the swords in the sky. It was like they were dreaming.

"Hahaha, the heavens gave birth to me precisely to make Sword Cultivation eternal!"

With the attention of so many people, Xiao Chengfeng's pride grew incredibly large.

With a crazed laugh, his voice reverberated everywhere. He pulled out three more swords behind him as an unending light surrounded him. The blades glowed with a terrifying intensity.

Slash!

The Treasure Merging Cloth was slashed apart. Over a dozen swords flew, heading straight for Mu Tianhua.

Mu Tianhua's hands trembled slightly as he rapidly retreated. He then summoned up a few protective treasures, but still found it hard to withstand the onslaught of the swords. He seemed to be in a bad state.

"Hahaha, you were so arrogant earlier. Is that all you have?"

Xiao Chengfeng was riding five swords as he looked at Mu Tianhua in disdain, saying, "I haven't even pulled out five of my strongest swords and you're already down."

Yang Jing and the others shook their heads, not wanting to look at Xiao Chengfeng.

"It's starting. This guy's starting to boast again. He won't stop now."

"These swords were what Nanan and Dragin took out from the Origins Pond of the Holy Dimension. They're all insignificant pieces of trash."

"Juling Shen, didn't you pick out two axes as well? That's right, you even took a hammer."

"Yang Jing, it's not like you didn't take anything. You were the one who spoke the most when we picked out the treasures."

"Having Xiao Chengfeng around to boast isn't bad either. At least the Heavenly Palace's reputation can be spread out."

As for the spectators, they were all numb with shock. All of them stared at the pathetic Mu Tianhua with dumbfounded expressions.

Mu Tianhua was half a step into the Wisdom Dictator Realm, while Xiao Chengfeng was merely a third-step Wisdom Elite. Yet, he could suppress Mu Tianhua. His cultivation was absolutely shocking.

Only geniuses were able to fight those above their own levels, and those geniuses were incredibly rare.

They never expected a freak like that to appear right in front of them, carrying countless swords at that.

The face of the third elder from the Wisdom Pill Pavilion darkened. Two cultivators appeared behind him, both third-step Wisdom Elites.

Yet, he knew he had no chance of winning. Hence, he did not attack.

"Very good, Heavenly Palace, you insignificant bumpkins from the Forbidden Area dare to make an enemy of the Wisdom Pill Pavilion. The Origins Realm is vast, you'll regret it!"

The third elder said darkly before he said, "Let's go!"

Before the ark could turn around, Yang Jing and the others had already surrounded it.

Yang Jing smiled coldly. "How could someone as old as you be so naive? Do you really think you can come and go as you please? How can things be so easy?"

Ju Lingshen said, "That's right, you wanted to steal something of ours, and you even attacked us. Do you really think you can leave just like that? Are you joking?"

The third elder said coldly, "What do you want?"

Cultivator Junjun smiled and said, "Since you're gathering gray mist as well, leave behind all the gray mist you've gathered. Then, we'll be square."

The third elder immediately said, "Impossible!"

Yang Jing's expression did not change. He coldly said, "That's not negotiable. We can just kill you before taking all the mist you've collected."

Boom!

Countless auras started to flare from their bodies. Power started to roar as it assaulted the ark.

The ark shattered, disintegrating and dispersing like snowflakes.

The third elder and the others fell from the skies, falling to the ground with pale faces full of shock.

They never expected that the others from the Heavenly Palace were just as scary as Xiao Chengfeng.

Every one of them had abilities that far exceeded their levels.

Furthermore… He could feel the intense killing intent from all of them. If it was not there, they would kill him!

The Heavenly Palace was something else. They truly were not afraid of the Wisdom Pill Pavilion at all.

"Everyone, stop. We'll give you the gray mist.".

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The third elder produced a gourd in his hands and threw in at Cultivator Junjun in humiliation.

Not even daring to utter a parting word, he left despondently.

There was no point saying anything to that crazy group. They might actually end up killing him.

The spectators were filled with disbelief at the scene.

Even the noble Wisdom Pill Pavilion surrendered. From that moment on, the Heavenly Palace's name was about to soar to greater heights.

However, some felt that the Heavenly Palace did not know their place. For a new power to offend an old force like that, the Heavenly Palace was practically looking to die.

Cultivator Junjun and the others did not care about the Wisdom Pill Pavilion at all. After obtaining the gray mist, they immediately sent it to the Seven Dimensions.

On the Wisdom Pill Pavilion's flying ship, the third elder had a dark look on his face and his expression looked like he was ready to kill anyone.

Waves of violent energy emanated from his body, instilling fear in everyone around him.

He clenched his teeth as he said, "Very well, Heavenly Palace. The Wisdom Pill Pavilion will definitely settle what we owe you today!"

As a pill cultivator, when had he not been respected everywhere he went?

Even Wisdom Dictators never dared to disrespect him.

Yet, the Heavenly Palace had dealt him a vicious slap in the face, completely humiliating him.

Mu Tianhua stood next to him, saying, "Third elder, should we have the pavilion send out experts to eliminate the Heavenly Palace?"

The third elder's expression constantly changed before he finally shook his head, "We're in extraordinary times right now. The leader has asked us to maintain a low profile. Our focus should always be on collecting the

gray mist."

Bringing up the gray mist caused his face to twitch, sending pangs of pain to his heart.

The gray mist he handed to the Heavenly Palace had not been easy to gather, yet it changed hands before he was even familiar with it.

Elsewhere, at the Heaven Plundering Alliance, the masked man sat crossed-legged in the air.

A disciple approached him, kneeling reverently. 𝓵𝒊𝓫𝓻𝓮𝓪𝒅.𝓬𝓸𝙢

The disciple said, "Overlord, there's news about the Heavenly Palace that came out of the Ancient Forbidden Area."

The masked man's voice was imperious. "Speak."

The disciple said, "The Heavenly Palace is also collecting gray mist. They suppressed the Mirage Dragon that had been contaminated by the mist but ended up in conflict with the Wisdom Pill Pavilion over it. In the end,

the Heavenly Palace subdued the Wisdom Pavilion's elder, fighting above their level."

"They have power that exceeds their own level?"

"That's right." The disciple nodded as he continued in shock, "It seems like everyone from the Heavenly Palace is a genius. Every one of them can fight across realms. They seem fearless about everything, I'm afraid they

have very powerful origins."

"Haha, powerful origins indeed." The masked man smiled coldly before he waved his hand in the air.

Acrystal-like blade appeared, floating in front of him.

"To advance things, it's about time I lay the second bait. Sword servant, it's your time to make an appearance."

"Yes, master."

The Heavenly Palace handed the gray mist to the four-part architecture before returning to the Lingxiao Palace, discussing what they had to do after.

Other than needing to find out more about the gray mist, they also needed to understand the changes in the Origins Realm.

During that time, the Heavenly Palace received quite a lot of news.

The Jade Emperor said with a serious face, "In the Origins Realm, there are a few other forces that are also gathering the gray mist just like we are. The most prominent ones are the three major powers, The Ice Sea,

Daojun City, and the Shenxiao Tower! According to rumors, each of those three places has a supreme power, one of those supreme powers that existed countless years ago!"

"Supreme powers?" Cultivator Junjun furrowed his eyebrows, saying, "Did these supremes exist during the same time as the Battle Spirit Guardians?"

The Jade Emperor nodded seriously, "I'm afraid so!"

After a pause, he said, "The day the gray mist erupted, some people witnessed the Ice Sea, the Shenxiao Tower, and Daojun City's supreme powers making a move. The rumors are basically verified."

Yang Jing said suspiciously, "What are they gathering the gray mist for?"

The Jade Emperor said, "Everyone's saying the same thing about collecting the mist, which is that they're trying to seal and suppress misfortune!"

Goddess Nuwa could not help but say, "If all those powers helped the expert gather the mist, we'd have a much easier time."

Everyone nodded meaningfully.

However, in the next moment, Xiao Chengfeng's expression brightened. He had a sly smile on his face as he said excitedly, "Goddess Nuwa made me think of something. They might not be gathering the gray mist for

the expert, but we can steal it from them!"

Those words excited everyone.

Juling Shen said, "Good plan! It'd be much faster to steal theirs than collecting it ourselves!"

Yang Jing agreed and said, "We managed to steal quite a lot of gray mist from the third elder of the Wisdom Pill Pavilion earlier. It really is much easier and more practical."

"Quit your nonsense!"

Cultivator Junjun let out a cold shout before he continued, "We aren't stealing, we're just borrowing! As for how we'll steal them for… ahem, I mean borrow, we need a good plan and a good target."

Everyone started to flesh out their plan.

They would observe the movements of the gray mist, collecting it themselves while they figure out how to borrow more mist.

Xiao Chengfeng was immediately attracted to one piece of news.

"The Divine Sword Mountain's opening its doors to all sword cultivators. Those who can make the Divine Swords submit can take them and eliminate the misfortune together!"

The Jade Emperor said, "The Divine Sword Mountain is the holy land for sword cultivators in the Origins Realm. There's a mountain within it that's filled with divine swords. Rumor has it that countless years ago, the

master of the mountain was unparalleled in the sword arts. He waited on the mountain and challenged every sword cultivator. All those who lost had to leave their swords behind. That was how the mountain was

formed."

"Unparalleled? He's that strong?"

Xiao Chengfeng's eyes brightened as he summoned up his sword aura, impatiently saying, "I really need to have a taste."

Cultivator Junjun said immediately, "The Divine Sword Mountain opened up the gift of the swords to the world. They want to give even more people the power to subdue the gray mist. They might have collected some

themselves. Go see if you can borrow some from them."

Xiao Chengfeng said proudly, "Hahaha, don't worry, I'll definitely subdue to whole Divine Sword Mountain and they'll send us everything they have.

"However, I can't have all the fun myself, I'll go get Jiang Liu."

After that, he immediately left the Heavenly Palace and arrived at the Fallen Immortal Mountain.

At the foot of the mountain, Jiang Liu was chopping up firewood with his sword as usual. There was already a lot of firework by his feet.

He was like an animated picture, doing the same thing every day but never getting tired of it.

Xiao Chengfeng immediately walked over and said, "Brother Jiang Liu, you're the only sword cultivator in all the realms that I acknowledge. I'm going to the holy land of sword cultivators in the Origin Realm, do you

want to come?"

Jiang Liu spoke as he chopped, "The holy land of sword cultivators?"

Xiao Chengfeng nodded. "That's right. This place has the swords of geniuses dating back to ancient times. It's rumored that it's incredibly hard to be recognized by the divine swords on the mountain. You can't miss

this opportunity."

Jiang Liu stopped what he was doing and smiled, "Are you worried that your sword cultivation won't be enough? Is that why you're asking me to back you up?"

Xiao Chengfeng coughed and said, "You're the expert's woodcutter. After chopping wood for so long, it's about time you help the expert and make a name for yourself."

Jiang Liu nodded. "I'll have to ask the expert for a day off first. If he agrees, I'll go.".

Chapter 852

At the four-part architecture, a knock on the door could be heard.𝒍𝓲𝒃𝙧𝓮𝙖𝒅.𝓬𝙤𝓶

"Greetings, Mr. Li. It's Jiang Liu."

"Come in." Xiao Bai opened the door, and Jiang Liu entered the place only after bowing to Xiao Bai.

However, the moment he stepped inside, his body shook suddenly. He felt his whole body being suppressed by an unknown force, causing him to freeze.

The power was not targetted at him, but just like a commoner looking at an immortal, the natural-born fear within caused him to shudder.

Jiang Liu looked over weakly and his eyes widened in shock.

The whole place was plastered with paper with words on all of them. Each word exuded an unending power of Wisdom. Even a simple stroke seemed limitless. It was like a limitless sky, causing anyone to get lost within.

Each of those words was incredibly shocking, but they covered the ground like trash. Quite a few of them even had footprints on them, which caused Jiang Liu's eyes to twitch.

Li Nianfan coughed softly, saying in embarrassment, "Ahem, I was teaching calligraphy, so it's a little messy here."

Lately, Shi Tuqin had been preparing to start writing words on her own.

Li Nianfan helped her every step of the way, and they practiced from the most basic words.

The words on the floor were the most recent results. Since practicing calligraphy required a lot of scrap paper, they were too lazy to clean up, causing the whole place to be filled with paper.

Jiang Liu hurriedly shook his head. "It's not messy, it's not messy at all. "

Was that called a mess? The place was clearly littered with treasure!

He did not even dare to look at those words too much, for he would definitely lose himself if he stared at them too long.

Li Nianfan said curiously, "Jiang Liu, did you come here for something?"

Jiang Liu carefully said, "Mr. Li, I came here to ask for a vacation. I might only be able to return to chop wood for you after a few days."

"That's fine, we have more than enough firewood. You should go do whatever you have to." Li Nianfan said casually.

Jiang Liu really was polite, asking for a vacation for something like that.

After that, Li Nianfan asked curiously, "Could you tell me what you need the days off for?"

Jiang Liu said, "There's a holy land of sword cultivators that I want to see."

So, he was leaving for the sake of his future.

Li Nianfan would naturally not stop him. He encouraged, "Ah, it's like that. Then you should hurry on over and fight for more rewards." Jiang Liu immediately said, "Thank you for understanding, Mr. Li."

Li Nianfan said, "What's there to thank? That's right, let me ask you this as well, is it easy for you sword cultivators to control swords across thousands of miles with just one shout?" One shout to control tens of thousands of swords?

Easy?

Jiang Liu's head went numb as he felt himself sweating.

The expert might feel like it was something incredibly easy to do. Perhaps he thought that everyone could do it easily, too.

The strong truly did not understand how weak the weak were...

"That... It's actually quite hard to do."

Jiang Liu said with some embarrassment, "If the swords were ordinary, they would be easy to control, but treasures would be very difficult. Furthermore, if the swords already have their own masters, then you'd first need to defeat the master. With my current skills, it's almost impossible..."

"That's quite reasonable."

Li Nianfan felt like he was incredibly inexperienced. He was just a commoner, so what he knew was naturally very limited.

As they talked, Li Nianfan happened to write some words on a piece of paper.

His brush was as sharp as a blade as he wrote the words, 'Come, Blade'!

When Jiang Liu say those words, his breath suddenly stopped.

All he felt was tens and thousands of swords rushing right at him. Each of them was a sword that was at a level that was impossible for him to reach. It caused him to freeze in place, and a sense of submission came from deep in his heart!

The sword in his head shook as if it wanted to kneel!

'Is this the true meaning of summoning a sword? To have thousands of swords submit to you!'

Jiang Liu had goosebumps all over his body. He felt like those two words were enough to overturn every trace of sword cultivation in the world.

Suddenly, that piece of paper moved.

Li Nianfan casually tossed it aside and it fell to the ground...

Jiang Liu was speechless.

The way of the sword shattered.

He could not hold himself back. He took two deep breaths before he summoned up the courage to say, "Mr... Mr. Li, could you give me that paper?"

"You want a piece of scrap paper?"

Li Nianfan was taken aback, smiling as he said, "You really are a sword fanatic. Is my calligraphy decent?"

Jiang Liu immediately said, "It's really amazing, perfect!"

Li Nianfan laughed out loud, waving as he said, "Take it if you want, there's no need to be polite."

"Yes, thank you, Mr. Li." Jiang Liu was elated.

He hurriedly paid his respects before earnestly picking up the piece of paper, keeping it carefully.

After that, he bid farewell and left the place.

As he exited, he looked at the paper in his hand and felt his body being completely drenched in a cold sweat.

As for his sword, it was still shaking.

Xiao Chengfeng asked curiously, "Jiang Liu, what happened?"

Jiang Liu said, a little dumbfounded, "I've seen the peak of sword cultivation!"

"The peak of sword cultivation?" Xiao Chengfeng widened his eyes in shock as he guessed a possibility in his heart. 𝙡𝙞𝓫𝙧𝙚𝓪𝒅.𝒄𝒐𝓶

The next moment, he saw the piece of paper in Jiang Liu's hand. He jumped in fright as his eyes almost popped out of their sockets.

"This...this...this is..."

His voice shook as he carefully pointed at the paper, "The... The expert gave this to you?"

"The expert wrote it."

Jiang Liu nodded as he said, "When can I reach those heights that the expert was talking about.'

"What heights? What did the expert teach you? '

Xiao Chengfeng was almost pulling his hair out in anxiety as he said, "Jiang Liu, my good brother, can you please open up this piece of paper. I want to expand my horizons, too!"

Jiang Liu shook his head and said, "I can't open this. No one can withstand the Wisdom within!'

In the four-part architecture, the power was suppressed. Out of it, however, the paper would absolutely turn the world upside down!

Xiao Chengfeng was green with envy, sourly saying, "The expert treats you so well, I'm crying with jealousy."

After pausing, he said, "The expert gave you this paper, what else did he say?"

Jiang Liu thought for a moment before shaking his head. "No, he merely encouraged me, asking me to get more rewards."

"How could that be a no?"

Xiao Chengfeng slapped his head, saying unwillingly, "You're really dumb. Why does the expert like you? I should be the woodcutter!" Jiang Liu had a stunned look. 'I IS there some sort of problem?"

Xiao Chengfeng said, "It's a big problem! The expert already said it outright. He was asking you to get more rewards, are you really not going to do anything about that? There's definitely something at the Divine Sword Mountain that he wants us to get!"

Jiang Liu had a look of realization. "So that's the case, why didn't I think of that? Brother Xiao, you really are smart."

Xiao Chengfeng said with a tired heart, "Alright, alright, let's hurry up and see what's at the Divine Sword Mountain.".

Chapter 853

The Divine Sword Mountain was packed with people.

Countless cultivators traversed tremendous distances, coming over from various places in the Origin Realm.

Over hundreds of thousands of miles around the Divine Sword Mountain, people were zooming through the skies on swords.

Countless divine sword auras were appearing in the air.

What caused that strange sight was the opening of the Divine Sword Mountain!

Rumor had it that there were countless Divine Swords on the mountain, each containing a trace of Wisdom left behind by its previous owner. Just gaining one sword could change someone's fate entirely, while gaining multiple might send someone straight into the realm of a Wisdom Dictator!

Entering the Divine Sword Mountain was something every sword cultivator longed for.

Something as amazing as that would not be missed by anyone. "Interesting, interesting. There really are a lot of sword cultivators around." Xiao Chengfeng rode his sword over, wearing an excited smile when he saw that many sword cultivators.

As a sword cultivator himself, it was more fun to gloat in front of other sword cultivators than anyone else.

"Most of the sword cultivators here don't have a firm understanding of sword cultivation. Their cultivation's incredibly shallow." Jiang Liu shook his head instead, his tone incredibly disappointed.

The Origins Realm's cultivation environment was far better than the Seven Dimensions. It caused the level of cultivators here to far exceed the Seven Dimensions. Yet, in terms of the Wisdom in their hearts, some of them could not even compare to the cultivators in the Seven Dimensions.

That was also why the Heavenly Palace's cultivators could fight across realms so easily. "Jiang Liu, I don't agree with your words." Xiao Chengfeng shook his head and said, "It's precisely because of this group of people that we can show off how strong we are. It's no fun if everyone's weak, nor is it fun if everyone's strong." Jiang Liu fell silent for a moment, "I feel like your understanding of the art of boasting has already exceeded your understanding of swordsmanship."

As they spoke, they arrived at the entrance of the Divine Mountain.

They were stopped by two disciples the moment they stepped in.

"I'm sorry, fellow cultivators. You have to undergo tests on your understanding of the sword before you enter. If it's insufficient, you won't be able to enter. Please, kindly cooperate."

That was to prevent riff-raff and troublemakers from entering the Divine Mountain for no reason.

There was already a huge amount of people there. If they did not eliminate some of them, there would not be enough space on the Divine Sword Mountain.

Xiao Chengfeng understood the reasoning after a moment and nodded as he said, "That's natural, what's the test?"

"As long as the two of you can leave a mark with your sword on this testing stone, you'll

pass."

One of the disciples brought over a jade-like rock, placing it in front of the two of them.

Jiang Liu and Xiao Chengfeng did not stretch out their hands at all, nor did they take out their swords. The two of them merely glanced over and then, two new sword marks appeared on the testing stone!

The two disciples immediately had a look of surprise on their shoulders.

If even their gazes could carry the will of the sword, those sword cultivators were not ordinary at all. They hurriedly moved aside, respectfully saying, "Please, enter." "Hahaha, this test is far too trivial." Before Xiao Chengfeng went up, he did not forget to gloat for a moment, drawing the attention of everyone around them. The Divine Sword Mountain did not have a waiting area for guests. The entrance led them straight into the mountain.

Everyone had only come for the sword mountain, so no one minded it.

When Xiao Chengfeng and Jiang Liu arrived at the foot of the mountain, both of them were surprised.

"What a strong sword aura!" Xiao Chengfeng said in shock. He could clearly feel the endless and inexhaustible sword aura coming from the mountain. Its pressure weighed down heavily on everyone!

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More importantly, the sword auras were all different, as if countless powers were hidden in the mountain, all of which were incredibly frightening.

As long as one's will was not strong enough, one might not even be able to look at the mountain.

"It looks like the rumors were right. There are many ancient swords in this mountain!" Jiang Liu said. After feeling the expert's Sword Wisdom earlier, nothing else could shake him. There was simply no comparison.

At the same time, they noticed many cultivators flying out of the mountain, even as more and more cultivators were entering.

It was as if the whole mountain was alive, constantly tossing off the fleas on its body.

"Cultivator Xiao."

A familiar voice was heard and Xiao Chengfeng was surprised when he looked up.

"Yun Chen?"

The person was the chief of the Yun Clan-Yun Chen.

His cultivation level might be higher than Xiao Chengfeng, but he was still full of admiration for the Heavenly Palace. After all, he knew who that group represented.

Xiao Chengfeng came over and asked, "Why are you here? Are you interested in sword cultivation as well?" 𝑙𝒾𝒷𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥.𝒸𝑜𝘮

"Cultivator Xiao, we found another Battle Spirit Guardian here." Yun Chen lowered his voice with a serious expression.

Suddenly, Xiao Chengfeng and Jiang Liu had serious looks on their faces.

Seven Elites created seven worlds and turned into Battle Spirit Guardian to protect the worlds after their deaths.

However, except for the stele and the willow tree, the other five fell into the Origins Realm They only managed to find Fallen God Bow not too long ago, and now, they finally found another one.𝒍𝓲𝒃𝙧𝓮𝙖𝒅.𝓬𝙤𝓶

'No wonder the expert told us to get many rewards, we have to bring this Battle Spirit Guardian back!

Xiao Chengfeng asked suspiciously, "Weren't the souls all taken away by the Heaven Plundering Alliance? Why is it here?"

"This is Cultivator Zhou Yuanhai, he was one of the attendants of the Elites back then. He can feel the soul lingering in the mountain. He was the one who came looking for me, and he brought me here." Yun Chen pushed a white-haired old man beside him forward, introducing him to the two of them.

They were all followers of the Elites back then, so they had some connection to each other. "I'm Zhou Yuanhai. Greetings to the two of you." Zhou Yuanhai bowed to Xiao Chengfeng and Jiang Liu.

Xiao Chengfeng said in surprise, "If that's the case, the Elite must've been a sword cultivator?"

Zhou Yuanhai nodded, "That's right, my lord's ultimate treasure is called the Sword of Heavenly Harmony. We inherited the way of the lord's sword and can react to the Sword of Heavenly Harmoney."

"The Sword of Heavenly Harmony? That sword has a really fancy name."

"Cultivator Xiao, that sword shouldn't be in this mountain. I'm guessing that someone brought the sword inside, and I suspect that someone's from the Heaven Plundering Alliance!" Yun Chen voiced out his thoughts.

"Who cares? As long as you're sure that the sword's in this mountain, we can just head up and take a look!"

Xiao Chengfeng's eyes glinted as he said, "The Sword of Heavenly Harmony's ours!" At that moment, everyone felt an incredibly sharp aura pointed at them that was filled with a challenging aura. Looking up, Xiao Chengfeng raised his eyebrow. "It's you?"

"I knew you'd come to the Divine Sword Mountain as well, but I didn't expect you to be here so quickly," the Wisdom Pill Pavilion's third elder stared at Xiao Chengfeng coldly as he spoke with a steely tone.

Next to him was a man with a cold gaze, his expression incredibly dark.

That challenging aura was coming from the man's body!

Chapter 854

"It's starting, they're starting to fight again!" "Zhou Tai's so vicious. He's using the power of his sword to overwhelm Xiao Chengfeng from the start. It's crushing Xiao Chengfeng's sword intent to pieces."

"Hahaha, Xiao Chengfeng won't amount to anything. Anyone would be able to bully him like that."

"It looks like Xiao Chengfeng will definitely give up."

As everyone talked, they had mocking smiles on their faces as their tones were incredibly snide. They were filled with disdain for Xiao Chengcheng.

They had already been unhappy the moment Xiao Chengfeng claimed that he was born to make Sword Cultivation eternal. Now that they saw how disappointing Xiao Chengfeng's abilities were, their hearts were naturally filled with disdain.

They hoped that Xiao Chengfeng would be completely humiliated so that he would swallow his words.

Yet, they quickly noticed that Xiao Chengfeng had stopped retreating like before, and that he was starting to struggle against Zhou Tai.

That did nothing to change their disdain for him.

"It looks like he really likes this sword. He's actually trying to fight Zhou Tai this time."

"He doesn't know his place. The only thing in store for him is to be humiliated by Zhou Tai. He might even lose his life." "There's too much of a gulf in skill between them. Xiao Chengfeng's just some young rising star who doesn't know his place. Zhou Tai's the top swordmaster in the Wisdom Dictator Realm!"

"How lame, there's no question about who will win at all."𝓁𝑖𝘣𝑟𝘦𝘢𝒹.𝑐ℴ𝘮

Those words caused Jiang Liu and Yun Chen to be speechless.

Double standards, all of them were dogs that had double standards.

When Xiao Chengfeng retreated from Zhou Tai's challenge, they scolded him for being scared. 𝒍𝒊𝙗𝓻𝒆𝓪𝙙.𝙘𝙤𝙢

When Xiao Chengfeng struggled against Zhou Tai, they claimed he did not know his place. Xiao Chengfeng was being scolded no matter what he did.

Yun Chen could not help but lament, "Jiang Liu, Xiao Chengfeng really has enemies everywhere. He's actually being targeted by everyone. What a rare circumstance."

"Yun Chen, Xiao Chengfeng wants to walk a path that normal people would never be able to walk, so he naturally needs to cause ripples everywhere."

Jiang Liu's words filled Yun Chen with curiosity, so Yun Chen asked, "What kind of path is it?"

"The path of pretentiousness!"

Jiang Liu's face was serious as he continued, "Being boastful is a hard road to walk. It's naturally filled with many obstacles. Gathering hate wherever you go is something someone without great confidence and a tremendous heart can't do! Walking this path requires the bravery to face all those pointing fingers. Then, it needs the resolve to stand up against being targetted like that!"

Yun Chen had a look of admiration on his face. "So that's how it is. Xiao Chengfeng really is impressive!"

The Wisdom Pill Pavilion's third elder looked at Xiao Chengfeng with a cold smile as a glint of elation flashed in his eyes. 'Now do you know the consequence of offending the Wisdom Pill Pavilion? Back then, you were so pretentious and boastful. Now, look at the pathetic state you're in. 'I don't just want your reputation and body to be ruined. I want you to die a horrible death, hahaha…'

Very few people in the world knew that Zhou Tai's swordsmanship was already at a transcendent level.

Back then, to break into the Wisdom Dictator Realm, Zhou Tai had fought a true Wisdom Dictator. Even though he still lost in the end, his swordsmanship still managed to rattle the Wisdom Dictator.

It then did the Wisdom Pill Pavilion lend a hand, asking the Wisdom Dictator to spare Zhou Tai's life. That was how they won Zhou Tai's loyalty.

Of course, all of that had been kept a secret, or Zhou Tai's reputation would have soared even more.

What could someone like Xiao Chengfeng do? This time, he was going to die!

On the Divine Sword Mountain, Zhou Tai's eyes glinted as a cold smirk appeared on his lips. "Oh, you're not going to retreat?"

It looked like Xiao Chengfeng really liked that sword. He was not willing to retreat, and even seemed to want to fight Zhou Tai.

Zhou Tai immediately intensified his sword intent.

Boom!

A tremendous amount of sword aura broke through the skies like raging thunder.

A strong and majestic lion appeared in the skies. The hair on its whole body looked as sharp as blades. Its eyes were incredibly fierce as well. Its gaze seemed to pierce through anything, causing everyone to shy away from looking at it!

"How strong. This is Zhou Tai's sword aura's given form!"

Countless sword practitioners felt their hearts drop at the sight as they were filled with shock.

At that moment, they felt like their swords were but small rabbits, about to be bitten off by that lion at any moment.

Those without firm hearts were even forced to retreat a few steps back in horror. That scene would forever haunt them.

Roar!

The lion roared as it lunged at Xiao Chengfeng. It seemed like it was the king of swords. Everywhere it went, Xiao Chengfeng's sword intent would retreat.

Just when everyone thought that Xiao Chengfeng would not be able to hold it and would retreat again, he actually clenched his teeth as he took a step forward, trembling.

At that moment, thick sword intent surged out of his body as he prepared to fight the lion. "Oh? You're still not retreating?" Zhou Tai had a curious and happy look on his face.

Zhou Tai's goal had not been to disrupt Xiao Chengfeng and prevent him from getting any swords. Zhou Tai simply wanted Xiao Chengfeng to die!

Yet, he could not easily make his move on the Divine Sword Mountain. All he could do was mask it as an exchange of swordsmanship. It was very hard to kill someone in those circumstances. However, if the other party did not retreat immediately, the time to kill would come when both sides were deep in the battle!

"Hahaha, you seem to really like this sword. I'll subdue this sword right in front of you then!"

Zhou Tai let out a crazed laugh as even more sword aura appeared from his body, causing the lion to grow even larger. At that moment, the lion seemed alive as it majestically stood in the skies, causing countless swords on the Divine Sword Mountain to shake and resonate with it.

The lion ignored Xiao Chengfeng as it started to walk toward the sword.

"Stay right there!" Xiao Chengfeng let out an angry roar. The sword aura in his body erupted violently as well, struggling against the lion.

The lion let out a soft roar as the sword flew up with a swipe of its claw, landing next to Zhou Tai.

"It really is a good sword, but it's mine now!"

Zhou Tai looked at Xiao Chengfeng with a mocking gaze that was full of contempt.

Not only did he want to kill Xiao Chengfeng, he wanted to completely destroy his resolve!

"Pathetic, how pathetic. He has to look on as his beloved sword falls into someone else's arms."

"If you're not strong enough, this is how it usually ends." "If this goes on, will Xiao Chengfeng still be able to be so pretentious in the future?"

The crowd then noticed that there was no trace of sadness on Xiao Chengfeng's face at all. Instead, he was calm as he revealed a smile.

His pathetic demeanor seemed to have completely disappeared. He looked like a completely different person.

"You can have that sword if you like it. There are tens of thousands of swords on the Divine Sword Mountain, but not a single one of them really catches my eye. My sword's better than all of them!"

Xiao Chengfeng stood with his arms crossed as waves of sword aura surged out like the seas, causing even his robes to flutter in the wind.

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Jiang Liu suddenly slapped his forehead.

He said to the dumbfounded Yun Chen, "Look, it's starting again…"

Chapter 855

What?

He did not't want the swords? 𝒍𝓲𝙗𝒓𝒆𝓪𝒅.𝙘𝒐𝓶

Everyone looked at Xiao Chengfeng with dumbfounded expressions, not able to stop themselves from shaking their heads.

Not a single sword caught his eye?

How arrogant did he have to be to say something so nonsensical?

"He's on the verge of dying. He's probably already completely mentally broken. That's why he's saying such nonsense."

"You can't say Xiao Chengfeng was too weak, but that Zhou Tai was just far too strong. Zhou Tai really deserves his title as being the best."

"The two of them are already deep in their battle. It's already too late for Xiao Chengfeng to run. All that remains is to see if Zhou Tai will show him any mercy." "Ha, Xiao Chengfeng was picking out swords the whole time, and now he says none of them caught his eye?"

In a palace on the Divine Sword Mountain, two elders looked at the peak at the same time as they frowned slightly.

One of the elders had a disappointed expression. "'The heavens gave birth to me precisely to make Sword Cultivation eternal'. Only a genius in the way of the sword would be able to say something like that. I was really keen on meeting this Xiao Chengfeng but ooking at him now, he really doesn't live up to his reputation."

There was a hint of anger in his words. After all, Xiao Chengfeng had said that not a single one of the swords had caught his eye. It suggested that he was looking down on the Divine Sword Mountain. The other old man said, "Don't be too angry. From this person's aura, his swordsmanship's definitely something out of the ordinary. He's probably hiding his skills. Let's see if he'll be able to live up to those arrogant words of his."

On the Divine Sword Mountain, even Zhou Tai had to gape when he heard Xiao Chengfeng's words. After that, he let out a snide laugh.

He said with killing intent, "You're so good at acting. Even before you die, you're trying to boast and sell yourself. What a joke. Nevertheless, I'll kill you today and it'll add to my legacy." "You want to kill me?"

Xiao Chengfeng had a snide smile on his lips as he looked at Zhou Tai calmly. "You might not have noticed, but I've been luring you out this whole time, trying to make you careless. Otherwise, how would your sword intent be so deeply entwined with mine right now? Now, I can't run, but you can't run either. Only thing is that you won't be killing me because… I'll be killing you!" "Hahaha, what boastful words. Let's see who ends up killing who!" Zhou Tai laughed loudly. With his laughter, the sword aura around him grew stronger and stronger. The originally formless sword intent had started to condense around him like a sharp blade. The heavens cried out in agony as space itself twisted.

Roar!

The lion let out a roar, looking even more majestic than before. It started to rush at Xiao Chengfeng!

Yet, facing that oncoming attack, Xiao Chengfeng merely pointed a finger at it.

His sword aura did not go through any dramatic changed. All he did was form a blade made of sword intent. Even surrounded by Zhou Tai's aura, he remained unmoving!

"Go!"

The sword intent shot straight for the lion!

Everyone had earnest looks on their faces as they focused on the scene. Then, the sound of a blade piercing through was heard.

The sword flew by, and the sword aura that had enveloped the whole area suddenly shattered. After that, it pierced the lions mouth, going right through!

The sword did not stop. With a flash, Zhou Tai was stabbed as well!

At that moment, the battle was decided.

All that was left was the dissipating sword aura that had engulf the skies earlier just now…

The majestic lion's sharp gaze slowly disappeared as well…

Under everyone's looks of disbelief and shock, everything disappeared.

"Ugh…" Blood flowed out of Zhou Tai's mouth.

"You're actually this strong? Why…" He was unwilling to admit defeat, but was even more overwhelmed by confusion.

He had been called the best swordsman. His understanding of the sword was what he was the most proud of. Even facing Wisdom Dictators, his blade would remain unmoving. His understanding of the sword was already at its peak.

Yet…

Xiao Chengfeng's blade was so strong, much stronger than his own.

How was that possible?

How could there be such an imperious sword aura in the world?!

"Why am I so strong?" Xiao Chengfeng suddenly had a deep look in his eyes as he said, "Wisdom is limitless, there's no end to learning! The scope of your vision determines the limits of your ability. There are some existences would bring you to your peak even just by being near him to serve him tea."

"Is there really someone like that in the world? Not being able to see it for myself is my greatest regret!" Zhou Tai mumbled to himself as his body slowly collapsed.

Then, his body slowly disappeared, merging into his sword. It was the only thing that remained of his swordsmanship.

"The best swordsman below Wisdom Dictators? That title was a curse, not a blessing. You were too immersed in that title, and would naturally forever be unable to breakthrough!" Xiao Chengfeng said all of that with deep sorrow. He still maintained his cross-handed posture as he looked at the skies.

Under him, numerous swords were slowly vibrating, as if submitting to him.

That scene had been perfectly captured by everyone's eyes.

"How… How strong!" "Zhou Tai…actually died?! This, this…"

"So, Xiao Chengfeng was playing the fool all this while. His true goal was to lure Zhou Tai deeper inside so he could deal a killing blow!"

"How horrifying, his swordsmanship was actually able to shatter Zhou Tai's. He even killed him!"

"The heavens gave birth to me precisely to make Sword Cultivation eternal'. He really managed to live up to those words!"

All of the swordsmen were incredibly shocked. Everyone knew Zhou Tai was very strong. In their eyes, Zhou Tai was someone they would never be able to defeat. That torrential and overwhelming sword aura was something they did not even have the courage to face.

However, Xiao Chengfeng had broken through it with just one attack. It had been an overwhelming defeat. It even caused everyone to feel like Zhou Tai had absolutely no chance from the beginning.

Xiao Chengfang's swordsmanship was horrifying!

"How's this possible?!" The Third Elder from the Wisdom Pill Pavilion widdened his eyes as he trembled.

All of his happiness and hopes had been slashed to bits by Xiao Chengfeng.

"Zhou Tai, that piece of trash. The Wisdom Pill Pavilion raised him for so long, but he wasn't even able to kill someone like Xiao Chengfeng!" he cursed under his breath.

He had a dark look on his face as he mumbled to himself, "Whatever, I'll just have to bear with it for now. I can't let this affect the pavilion's goal!"

Both the elders on the other side of the Divine Sword Mountain were shocked as well.

When they saw the sword Xiao Chengfeng had thrown out earlier, even they benefited a lot.

The leader fell silent for a long time before saying, "I'll admit it. The Divine Sword Mountain wouldn't have a sword that would suit Xiao Chengfeng."

The other old man was full of surprise as he said, "What ferocious swordsmanship. There are few Wisdom Dictators who'd be able to understand it. This person actually managed to use it. How did he do it? Where did he learn it from?"

The leader said, "I've heard that everyone who walks out of the Ancient Forbidden Zone is someone special. It seems like it really is the

case."

"He's continuing up the mountain. It looks like he wasn't here just to kill Zhou Tai. Let's see what he wants to do."

Xiao Chengfeng felt incredibly good about himself after being able to show off so well. He advanced with a smile on his face.

He naturally did not care about the other swords in the mountain. He only had one goal, which was the Sky Melting Sword, one of the seven Battle Spirit Guardians!

Chapter 856

After dealing with Zhou Tai, Xiao Chengfeng no longer concealed his swordsmanship.

An inexhaustible amount of sword intent surged out of his body, causing the space around him to twist and distort.

His sword intent was as vast as a river. It stood tall and proud like the stars in the sky. It caused all of the swordsmen below him to turn pale in shock.

Buzz!

Xiao Chengfeng walked up the mountain step by step. Everywhere he walked past, swords would shake.

It was as if they were resonating, calling for Xiao Chengfeng to bring them away.

To gain the approval of these swords, one needed to show one's swordsmanship and resonate with them. It was the only way to earn the approval of the swords.

Yet…

It was the opposite when it came to Xiao Chengfeng

The swords on the mountain vibrated softly, resonating with Xiao Chengfeng on their own. They wanted Xiao Chengfeng's approval.

That scene caused everyone to go green with envy. "What kind of swordsmanship is he learning to be able to cause the swords to be so humble?" "So, he really was acting earlier. Clearly, he could've easily subdued all the swords." "He's too strong. His understanding of the way of the sword must be on par with the leader of the Divine Sword Mountain."

"Comparing myself to him is so frustrating. Is there really such a big difference in our understanding of the sword?"

However, Xiao Chengfeng ignored all of those swords.

Just as he said, he had his own swordsmanship. With the expert's instructions, his way of the sword was naturally the strongest. Why would he need anything else?

As he climbed up, he headed straight to the peak.

Looking at that, everyone guessed that he wanted to retrieve the Great Mountain Blade at the top of the mountain.𝘭𝑖𝘣𝑟𝘦𝒶𝘥.𝘤𝑜𝘮

Rumor had it that the Great Mountain Blade had been left behind by the first leader of the Divine Sword Mountain. Only by wielding that sword could one instill fear into the countless other swords on the mountain.

Gaining that sword meant inheriting the whole Divine Sword Mountain. It was something the current leader had not been able to do.

"Another swordsman aiming for the peak?"

"With Xiao Chengfeng's skill and temperament, it's natural he'd want the strongest sword."

"He's the fourth one so far. However, the earlier three had not even come out yet. I wonder what's happening."

"Let's wait for him to enter the Sword Domain before we say anything."

There was much discussion to be had.

The Sword Domain was a domain of Wisdom that had been formed by the strongest sword. If a swordsman was not strong enough, they would not even be able to get close.

It was something that had stopped the sword from being disturbed.

It had been a month since the Divine Sword Mountain had been opened, but there were only four people who had been able to enter the Sword Domain.

As everyone discussed, Xiao Chengfeng arrived at the highest point of the mountain.

He reached out with his finger and immediately, he felt an imperceptible barrier in front of him.

A solid sword aura touched his finger, not allowing him forward.

"It's just the remnants of someone's sword aura. It can't stop me."

Xiao Chengfeng smiled slightly as his sword aura surrounded his body. He then walked forward.

It was as if he had merged with the Sword Domain. There were no obstructions at all. He entered the Sword Domain and disappeared from everyone's vision.

At the foot of the hill, Zhou Yuanhai and Jiang Liu's expressions changed at the same time. Zhou Yuanhai said excitedly, "I felt it. It's the aura of the Sky Melting Sword. It's in the Sword Domain!"

Jiang Liu frowned. "There seems to be a strange sword aura in the Sword Domain. It has an incredibly sinister air. There's also traces of a sword fight." The moment the Sword Domain had been pulled open, they used their sensitivity to the sword to sense what was inside. Xiao Chengfeng got the deepest view. The moment he stepped into the sword Domain, something fatally dangerous immediately attacked him. He instantly pulled out his sword and slashed forward! 𝒍𝒊𝒃𝒓𝙚𝙖𝙙.𝓬𝙤𝙢

Boom!

A bloody glow suddenly appeared, swiftly cut down by Xiao Chengfeng's sword.

Xiao Chengfeng managed to compose himself as he looked at everything within the Sword Domain.

If he had not been quick enough, that blow would have dealt him a heavy injury, if not outright kill him. Basically, the result would have been death no matter what!

When he looked at the scene in front of him, the corner of his eye twitched.

A man in long red robes sat in the middle of the Sword Domain. Next to him were three people. The three of them were already completely unrecognizable. They had already turned into skin and bones, completely dried out corpses.

Xiao Chengfeng's gaze fell on the sword in the red-robed man's hand.

The sword was eight feet long. It was completely red and was half transparent. That was the Sky Melting Sword!

Strangely, the Sky Melting Sword was firmly stuck into the sword in the center of the Sword Domain.

That sword was undoubtedly the sword the first leader of the mountain had left behind. It looked incredibly bright, but it was also crying out in agony. More than half its body had been dissolved as if it was being merged with the Sky Melting Sword.

As a swordsman, Xiao Chengfeng could feel the sword resisting it, pleading for help.

"What a quick reaction. Of those who came in, you're the first who managed to avoid my ambush. Your swordsmanship looks quite appetizing. It should be interesting to eat it!"

The red-robed man let out a bloody smile as he licked his lips greedily.

Xiao Chengfeng looked at the red-robed man cautiously as he said, "You swallowed their swordsmanship?"

"No no no, swallowing sounds so aggressive, I'm just merging with them."

The red-robed man shook his head as he said, "Merging with all the swordsmanships in the world. This is something every swordsman dreams of. I'm just fulfilling their wishes. They must be so grateful to me. So… Do you want to join me?"

"Dream on!" Xiao Chengfeng shouted loudly as he brandished the sword in his hand right at the red-robed man!

Thousands of swords glowed in the skies, falling rapidly!

The red-robed man pointed his finger, using it as a sword. An intense red glow shot out of it.

The sword clashed with the sea of blades. It seemed like a needle pricking a balloon, suddenly turning Xiao Chengfeng's attack to nothing.

A Wisdom Dictator?! Xiao Chengfeng felt a chill as he retreated a few steps.

His mind rapidly moved as he quickly sorted out his thoughts.

It was called the Sky Melting Sword because it could melt and absorb any sword in the world. The best place for the Sky Melting Sword was naturally the Divine Sword Mountain.

Before, the mountain was never open, so the Sky Melting Sword could never enter. All it could do was look on.

Now, the red-robed man had taken the opportunity to enter the mountain. He wanted to use the Sky Melting Sword to absorb all the swords there. Even the strongest blade was no exception.

Once he succeeded in doing that, the power he would be able to wield would be horrifying.

He would have unlimited sword techniques. He would be capable of destroying everything in his path!

The Divine Sword Mountain was careless. How could they allow such a terrifying thing inside?

"I've suddenly been enlightened. Merging sword skills isn't a bad idea. You can slowly absorb them in here and I won't disturb you."

Before Xaio Chengfeng even finished, he had already turned around and fled from the Sword Domain.

That guy was a Wisdom Dictator. There was no point in fighting him. If he did, he was practically giving the guy a free meal.

Chapter 857

"Trying to leave?!"

The red-clothed man let out a bloodthirsty smile as he raised his hand again, pointing it at Xiao Chengfeng's back!

Swish!

A flash of light as thin as a strand of hair shot out, hitting Xiao Chengfeng's back.

However, it was as if Xiao Chengfeng had eyes on his back. At the most critical moment, he suddenly turned around. He clenched his teeth as he summoned up all the strength in his body, slashing his sword right at that sword aura.

It was just a tiny sliver, but he did not dare to be careless at all. Even if he had to burn away his own potential, he was incredibly determined.

He might love being pretentious, but he was not arrogant at all, nor was he stupid.

Boom!

Even so, Xiao Chengfeng's body still ended up shaking violently. He was sent flying. His clothes were ripped apart in dozens of places as if he had just been slashed by thousands of swords.

"Ugh!" He spat out a mouthful of blood. He did not dare to delay for even one moment as he continued to turn around and run away frantically.

With one step, he exited the sword domain.

The red-clothed man frowned, feeling astonished.

He did not expect that Xiao Chengfeng was able to survive his attack.

However, he was being held back by the strongest sword on the Divine Sword Mountain. There was no way for him to pursue Xiao Chengfeng. "Save me! Someone's trying to kill me!"

Xiao Chengfeng frantically ran down the mountain, his hair flying wildly behind him. He looked to be in an incredibly bad state. As he ran, he cursed, "The Divine Sword Mountain's a huge trap. It's trapping everyone. Run quickly, the Divine Sword Mountain's done for!" Everyone had been attracted by his yelling. When they saw what state he was in, they were even more shocked.

"Is that Xiao Chengfeng? How did he end up like that?"

"The wounds on his body were caused by a sword. Who was it? Who's that much stronger than Xiao Chengfeng in swordsmanship?"

"Didn't Xiao Chengfeng enter the sword domain? What happened?"

"For him to flee without caring about his image like that. Something crazy must've happened."

Just a moment before, Xiao Chengfeng was standing at the pinnacle of swordsmanship in everyone's eyes. What had happened for him to suddenly become like that?

It defied all expectations.

On the other side of the Divine Sword Mountain, the two elders raised their eyebrows. Their faces sunk when they heard Xiao Chengfeng's words. They immediately revealed looks of anger. With a step, they disappeared from where they were. An old voice suddenly rang in nothingness.

"Xiao Chengfeng, what nonsense are you speaking of? When did the Divine Sword Mountain trap anyone? The Divine Sword Mountain will forever stand upright!"

After that, another voice was heard.

"This is related to the Divine Sword Mountain's reputation. Take back your words. Otherwise, don't blame us for bullying a young kid!"

In the next moment, two elders appeared in the air.

They had white robes on and had very impressive auras.

"Crap, it's the lord and the second lord of the mountain."

"Xiao Chengfeng's earlier words must've angered them. He actually made them so angry that they revealed themselves."

"Of course. Xiao Chengfeng said that the Divine Sword Mountain was done for. He even said that the Divine Sword Mountain was a big trap. Those words are already enough for them to hold a grudge forever."

"I heard that Xiao Chengfeng invites incomparable hatred whenever he speaks. Now, it's clear that the rumors aren't wrong."

Yet, just as everyone thought that Xiao Chengfeng would admit his wrongdoings, he merely started pointing at the two lords and continued shouting, "Did you not put safety measures to protect the Divine Sword Mountain properly since you decided to open the mountain? You let a monster in. It's obvious you just want everyone to die with you. It's gone, all the swords in your mountain are gone!"

Everyone was completely dumbfounded.

What was Xiao Chengfeng saying?

"You…"

The lord frowned as he looked at Xiao Chengfeng. He was about to ask about it in more detail when he sensed something. His expression changed drastically. His figure flashed as he quickly rushed toward the sword domain.

Yet, before he could enter the sword domain, a red glow that pierced the skies exploded outward, forcing him to retreat.

That was…

Everyone was immensely shocked by that surge of sword aura. They all had fear in their eyes.

The sword aura was incredibly frightening. It seemed to contain all the swordsmanship in the world. It caused them to feel like they were looking at the king of all swords. It felt like there was no way for them to retaliate at all.

"Hahaha, wahahaha, it's too late for you to react now!"

With that laughter, the glow intensified. At the same time, a strange aura started to disperse. It headed straight for everyone's wisdom, causing them to feel like they were about to be forcefully fused with that sword aura.

"Heavenly Power, Melt the World!"

A cold voice was heard everywhere. The red glow seemed to illuminate the whole land. It covered the whole Divine Sword Mountain.

"Ah! I can't move!"

"My sword wisdom's being devoured. No, not my body, too!"

"What's happening? How is this happening? Somebody, save us!"

…

Panic filled the whole Divine Sword Mountain.

It was clearly visible. Their bodies were slowly turning to liquid, dissolving along with the swords in their hands.

Not only that, the countless swords on the Divine Sword Mountain were all shaking. They were starting to dissolve!

The person was melting the whole Divine Sword Mountain!

The place was not just filled with swords, they were all inheritances. The sword aura was incredibly terrifying when they were all merged together. No normal person would ever be able to handle it.

Who was doing something so terrifying?!

The scene caused everyone below the mountain to go numb as they felt a chill in their hearts.

They touched their bodies before breathing a sigh of relief. They hurriedly retreated, maintaining a safe distance.

Thankfully, they were not on the Divine Sword Mountain, and had not been affected by the glow. They had managed to escape disaster.

They were completely shocked. They said fearfully, "That was too terrifying. What's happening on the mountain? No wonder Xiao Chengfeng ran." Jiang Liu looked at the red glow before he said seriously, "To absorb all the swords in the world, and gather countless swordsmanships inside?"

Xiao Chengfeng spat out, "Jiang Liu, that's the power of the Sky Melting Sword. Thankfully, I ran away quickly. Otherwise, the swordsmanship I had so painstakingly learned would have been taken away just like that.

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"It really is one of the seven ancient battle spirits. All of them have amazing powers." Jiang Liu exclaimed.

The Divine Sword Mountain's reputation came from the mountain itself.

The swords on the mountain were all inheritances. They were all things to be proud of.

Yet, at that moment, someone was trying to melt every single sword on the mountain. They were practically taking away all of Divine Sword Mountain!

"Brat, how dare you run amok on the Divine Sword Mountain. Die!" 𝑙𝘪𝒷𝘳𝑒𝘢𝑑.𝒸𝑜𝑚

The second lord waved and a jade-like sword shot out, piercing the skies!

Chapter 858

"Thousand Blades Fill the Sky!"

The second leader had a cold look on his face as he waved the jade sword.

Suddenly, one gave birth to two, two gave birth to four, four gave birth to eight…

10,000 swords covered the entire sky surrounding the mountain. It was like a shower of swords as they headed straight to the mountain!

The most terrifying thing was that each of those swords were real. Each of those swords contained tremendous amounts of sword aura. Any of them were enough to have a Deity eat dirt.

Sword intent filled the skies!

"Thousand Blades Fill the Sky!"

Yet, from the mountains, a ferocious and arrogant roar was heard.

A blood-red sword shot out. In just a flash, it similarly turned into 10,000 blades as they rushed toward the jade swords.

The swords clashed against each other and then, they disappeared. However, the shocking sword intent never dispersed. The sword intent was enough to shock countless swords masters to the core. They were forced to activate all the strength in their bodies to protect themselves. "Isn't 'Thousand Blades Fill the Sky' a technique from the Divine Sword Mountain? Why does that person know it, too?"

"This is too terrifying. He smelted thousands of swords. He even managed to learn the most famous technique of the Divine Sword Mountain. Isn't he just unrivaled?"

"It looks like the Divine Sword Mountain's in a very dire situation!" "He's too strong. If that's the case, will the two lords be a match for this person?" 𝘭𝒾𝑏𝓇𝘦𝒶𝘥.𝘤𝘰𝑚

Everyone had chills in their hearts. They wanted to turn around and leave but did not want to miss out on such a fight. They were forced to watch the show as they retreated.

As they were discussing among themselves, the 10,000 swords had all disappeared. Yet, one singular red sword broke through and charged straight at the second lord!

That person had summoned one more sword than the second lord!

The man's expression turned serious as his mustache started to flutter in the wind. He used his finger instead of a sword and pointed outward!

Buzz!

Space distorted as waves of Wisdom shot out. Sword and finger clashed with each other.

Very quickly, the second lord's expression worsened.

He could feel his swordsmanship being devoured by that sword!

He wanted to turn around and leave but was viciously held down. He could not do anything. The limitless sword aura could not be controlled. It surged toward the opponent and was quickly absorbed.

Slivers of red started to cover up the second lord!

He wanted to smelt the second lord!

"You dare?!"

The mountain lord shouted viciously as he flew toward the second lord, intending to save him.

However, just as he moved, the red-clothed man in the mountain rushed forward. He was like a sharp blade as he charged toward the mountain lord! The mountain lord had a green sword in hand. It glowed like the stars, illuminating everything The red-clothed man merely used his fingers instead of a sword. His blood-red sword aura was incredibly imperious, completely shattering the mountain lord's sword aura. Even without a sword in hand, he was still stronger than the mountain lord!

That scene had shocked everyone to the core. They started to retreat even more.

The two lords had been suppressed!

The Divine Sword Mountain took pride in their swordsmanship and the two lords were strong beyond compare. They were regarded as the strongest masters in the realm.

They were both Wisdom Dictators, their powers at their peak, but they still failed to stand up against the red-clothed man.

One was being smelted, the other was being beaten up!

It was too much to bear.

That scene had caused the hearts of countless swordsmen to crumble. They were all mentally shaken.

"So… This is the Sky Melting Sword."

Jiang Liu watched their exchange and had a look of realization on his face. He said, "It's not that they can't beat the guy, it's just that the Sky Melting sword had already swallowed the Divine Sword Mountain's swordsmanship, gaining all the techniques from the swords it smelted. With how much it has absorbed, it can naturally surpass their swordsmanship easily."

Thinking about it, their enemy had tens of thousands of techniques. Their enemy could use whatever suited the situation. If one's swordsmanship was something the enemy knew intimately, how could anyone possibly defeat him?

Xiao Chengfeng shook his head. "They were careless right from the start. They lost the initiative."

"I should be able to help."

Zhou Yunhai slowly stepped forward. On his forehead, a red sword-shaped flame started to glow. It looked like the Sky Melting Sword.

He had been the Sky Melting Sword's owner's servant. He was naturally sensitive to it.

"Hmph!"

Sure enough, as he raised his hand, the Sky Melting Sword that had been smelting the second lord started to shake violently. Its powers seemed to drop.

The second lord took the chance to escape the Sky Melting Sword. "What?!"

The red-clothed man suddenly glared at Zhou Yunhai. He had a vicious glow in his eyes as he said, "You're just a servant. Trying to interfere with your meager abilities? Die!"

heading straight for Zhou Yunhai.

The Sky Melting Sword also turned into a flash of red as it headed straight for Zhou Yunhai!

The terrifying sword aura caused the skies to change color. Countless blood-red lights started to turn into gigantic hands, charging at Zhou Yunhai, Jiang Liu, and the others!

Far away, the Third Elder of the Wisdom Pill

Hahaha, participating in a battle like that. They were looking for death!

Even the two lords of the Divine Sword Mountain were not able to do anything. They were going to die!

Xiao Chengfeng and the others really liked to court death. It was as if they did not care about their lives at all.

"Jiang Liu, you're up!"

Xiao Chengfeng immediately retreated behind Jiang Liu.

Jiang Liu nodded as he walked forward with a serious expression. He had a sword in hand as he looked at the Sky Melting Sword.

"What? He's trying to take that attack head-on?!"

"Who is he? Even Xiao Chengfeng's hiding behind him."

"No, there's no sword intent on him at all. His aura's way too ordinary."

"His clothes are incredibly normal as well. It even looks like it's in a bad state. He looks just like a commoner.'

Countless swordsmen looked at Jiang Liu with shocked and confused expressions.

Suddenly, the sword aura was right in front of him.

The blood-red light was almost about to swallow Jiang Liu whole.

At that moment, Jiang Liu moved.

"Hmph!" His sword slashed out. His eyes were calm as he looked forward.

He slashed down with the sword in his hands!

There were no elegant movements. He looked just like a woodcutter chopping wood.

Bang!

Yet, under the collective gazes of everyone, that one slash had sent the Sky Melting Sword flying. "How's this possible?!"

"What the heck? What did he use to block that?!"

"There was no aura or any sword intent at all. There was no hint of heavenly power, but he managed to block the Sky Melting Sword?!"

"What… This really is returning to the roots. He returned to the roots of the sword!"

Everyone watched with widened eyes and expressions of disbelief.

The Third Elder of the Wisdom Pill Pavilion's eyes threatened to pop out of their sockets. After that, he lowered his face with a dark look.

The Divine Sword Mountain's two lords exchanged looks of disbelief as well.

"That's impossible!"

The red-clothed man glared at Jiang Liu. "Who are you? What technique did you use?"

The Sky Melting Sword was able to swallow every technique in the world. Yet, when he clashed with Jiang Liu, he realized that the Sky Melting Sword was not able to absorb anything.

It was as if… Jiang Liu did not have a hint of swordsmanship within his blade at all.

Jiang Liu held his sword in hand as he stood on the spot, unphased. He slowly said, "I'm just a regular woodcutter. I don't know any sword techniques. I just know how to chop wood."

Chapter 859

A woodcutter? Chopping wood? When they heard Jiang Liu's words, everyone felt their hearts stop. They almost spat out blood.

If he was someone who did not know swordsmanship, then what was everyone else? Were they all just idiots?

Behind Jiang Liu, Xiao Chengfeng was incredibly stunned as he looked at Jiang Liu's back.

How strong!

Jiang Liu would normally never reveal his true strength. He never expected Jiang Liu's ability to show off was so amazing and well-practiced.

When he did it, it was always forced. Meanwhile, Jiang Liu showed off by being humble. Jiang Liu was at a much higher level than himself.

The way Jiang Liu showed off left an even deeper expression. Jiang Liu was beginning to seem like the expert.

"No wonder he chops wood for the expert. Even in showing off, he's somehow way better than I am." Xiao Chengfeng could not help but feel a wave of tremendous pressure.

Jiang Liu's words sounded like a complete insult in the red-clothed man's ears. The man immediately had a cold glint in his eyes. He held the Sky Melting Sword and rushed at Jiang Liu again!

"Die!

"Sword river!" The swords exploded as blood-red light filled the sky. It also slashed a massive hole in the sky.

Jiang Liu remained unmoving. His ripped clothes swayed lightly as he slashed with his sword calmly as usual.

"Ha!"

The red-clothed man's sword river was cut through. Their two swords once again clashed with each other.

The red-clothed man's eyes glared at Jiang Liu viciously as the Sky Melting Sword started to move toward the sword in Jiang Liu's hand.

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It remained defiant, wanting to absorb Jiang Liu's swordsmanship.

Yet, Jiang Liu remained unmoving.

"How's this possible?!"

The red-clothed man was thoroughly shocked to the core.

The Sky Melting Sword might be a sword, but it was able to absorb more than just swords. It could even absorb other forms of wisdom and turn it into a sword.

It was the first time he had ever encountered an opponent that could not be absorbed.

Jiang Liu was not bothered with what the man was thinking. He did not waste any time in moving away from the Sky Melting Sword. He then slashed his sword down again.

Pang!

The red-clothed man was sent flying. His hands were numb as he looked at Jiang Liu with unending shock.

What kind of a monster was that person? Even the Sky Melting Sword was not able to absorb his swordsmanship. Furthermore, it looks like an incredibly ordinary strike, but it still caused him to feel like he could not escape it.

The moment he slashed the sword down, the red-clothed man felt like he had become a piece of wood, unable to move.

Suddenly, he thought of a certain possibility.

It was that Jiang Liu's swordsmanship was even higher than the Sky Melting Sword, which was why the Sky Melting Sword could not absorb it.

Only… How was that possible?

How strong must that man be?

The other swordsmen were even more shocked at the scene. They looked at Jiang Liu with reverence.

Even the two lords of the Divine Sword Mountain were unable to deal with the red-clothed man, but Jiang Liu had actually managed to send the man flying. That was enough to prove Jiang Liu's skill.

Jiang Liu was truly someone from the Ancient Forbidden Zone. He was so terrifying. Even Xiao Chengfeng was hiding behind him willingly. The Divine Sword Mountain's lord politely said to Jiang Liu, "Thank you for your help, friend." The second lord said with sincere respect, "Your swordsmanship is firm and resolute. You only need one slash to cut through every technique in the world. You've really opened my eyes."

The lord pleaded, "Friend, please, help us kill this person. The Divine Sword Mountain will be immensely thankful." 𝑙𝑖𝑏𝓇𝘦𝑎𝒹.𝑐𝑜𝓂

"He definitely needs to be killed, but the Sky Melting Sword's mine," Jiang Liu said plainly.

The Sky Melting Sword?

The two lords raised their eyebrows at the same time, obviously unwilling.

Everyone had seen what made the Sky Melting Sword so special. It could be said that it was the nightmare of every swordsman in the world. If it fell into the hands of a man like the red-clothed man, it would be a calamity.

The lord said, "The Sky Melting Sword's evil. I think it'd be better if we sealed it in the Divine Sword Mountain forever. What do you need it for?"

The second lord said, "The Sky Melting Sword has smelted the swords on our mountain. We'd hope that it doesn't leave the Divine Sword Mountain."

"It's precisely because it's evil that you shouldn't be allowed to hold it," Jiang Liu's face was calm. His tone was even.

Those words made the two lords even more unhappy.

'We can't hold it, but you can?'

Even though they did not perform that well earlier, it was because they had not been prepared. They were also not familiar with the Sky Melting Sword. At that moment, they still felt like they would not lose to the red-clothed

man.

Jiang Liu said, "You think you can handle it? Go ahead and give it a try then."

"Alright, we'll take charge from now on. No matter what, thank you for your help."

The two lords saluted Jiang Liu before their expressions darkened. They turned around and attacked the red-clothed man.

At that moment, the red-clothed man had already retreated to the peak of the Divine Sword Mountain.

For some reason, he merely stood in the same spot, not attacking at all. "The heart of the sword leads the way!"

"The wisdom of the sword asks the world!"

The two lords immediately exploded with supernatural powers.

Above the skies, two massive swords formed. Thunder started to roar as the winds howled.

An incredibly sharp aura started to slash right at the red-clothed man!

Yet, at that moment, blood-red pillars suddenly appeared around the red-clothed man!

The pillars were like a vortex, absorbing the massive swords. It swallowed them bit by bit until they suddenly disappeared.

"How's this possible?!"

The two lords widened their eyes. Their minds were completely blank.

The lord had a chill in his heart as he shouted, "Retreat!"

Yet, it was too late.

An unending absorption force fell on their bodies. The swords in their hands suddenly flew right into the pillars. At the same time, their own bodies were also getting sucked toward the pillars.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The blood-red pillars exploded in a red glow. It was like the roars of a massive beast.

Waves of incredibly sharp sword auras started to fly everywhere. It was like a shredder, threatening to absorb everyone.

Countless swords.

Countless swordsmen.

All of them started to fly toward that blood-red pillars.

"Ah, what's happening? I was just a spectator!"

"No, someone save me!"

"I don't want to be absorbed. I'm done for, I'm done for!"

"Attack. Everyone counterattack! We might be able to carve out a path!"

Terrified shouts were heard everywhere.

On the Divine Sword Mountain, the swords were being absorbed along with the swordsmen.

They were all turning into a part of the Sky Melting Sword. Everyone present stood at the peak of the swordsmen in their realm. Now, they were all going to be absorbed!

The only one who was not sucked in was Jiang Liu.

Even Xiao Chengfeng started to fly toward the pillars.

"Save me, Jiang Liu. Save me!" Xiao Chengfeng was trying very hard to resist. He shouted until his throat was hoarse.

"Friend, help me!"

"Friend, we thought too highly of ourselves earlier. Please, help us." The two lords of the Divine Sword Mountain were already half absorbed. They were pleading to Jiang Liu for help. Yet, Jiang Liu merely shook his head. "I'm too weak to help you."

The red-clothed man had smelted the whole Divine Sword Mountain!

The swords on the Divine Sword Mountain all belonged to experts at the peak of swordsmanship. There were even Wisdom Dictator Swordsmen. Absorbing so much sword aura into one person was something incredibly terrifying

son was

Even though absorbing it forcefully would not improve the quality of the man's sword aura, he would have more than enough of it!

Steel could not turn into gold, but a hundred kilograms of steel was incredibly different from 10 kilograms of steel.

Jiang Liu had already noticed that, which was why he did not want to attack. He would only be able to protect himself. Saving others was something impossible.

Everyone was shocked when they heard Jiang Liu's words.

They were done for. They were going to turn into someone else's nutrients.

Yet, the next moment, Jiang Liu took out a piece of paper…

Chapter 860

That was...

A piece of paper?!

There was much confusion.

At that moment, Jiang Liu was everyone's hope. It was because Jiang Liu was the only person who was able to fight the man who used the Sky Melting Sword.

That included the two mountain lords of the Divine Sword Mountain. Every single swordsman there was waiting for Jiang Liu to save them.

Yet, under their gazes, all Jiang Liu did was produce a piece of paper.

It was a life-and-death situation. What could a piece of paper do?

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The two lords of the mountain almost spat out blood. They lost their focus thanks to that, and the Sky Melting Sword was able to take advantage of it, swallowing another chunk of their power. Only Xiao Chengfeng had an excited look on his face when he saw the piece of paper.

He was so excited his face was red and his whole body trembled lightly.

The piece of paper!

That was the expert's calligraphy!

When they left the Fallen Immortal Mountain, he had seen that piece of paper that Jiang Liu had taken from the expert. Only, Jiang Liu had not been willing to open it, and merely said that there was an astonishing amount of sword aura within.

He was about to witness what was in it.

"Haha, are you at the end of your rope?!" The red-clothed man naturally noticed Jiang Liu as well. Jiang Liu was the only potential curveball in that situation.

Looking at Jiang Liu's piece of paper, he calmed down.

What would a piece of paper do?

"Once I've refined everyone here, you won't be able to fight me anymore. I'll melt you down after that!" The red-clothed man let out a sinister smile as he stared at Jiang Liu.

"Melt me down?" Jiang Liu calmly shook his head. He did not retreat but advanced instead. He slowly walked toward the red pillars.

Was he crazy?!

Everyone was dumbfounded at the sight.

To everyone else, Jiang Liu was practically committing suicide.

Yet, at the next moment, they noticed something incredibly shocking.

Even though Jiang Liu was getting closer, the absorbing powers of the Sky Melting Sword did not work on him at all. It even...seemed to be avoiding him!

In the whole mountain, only Jiang Liu's surroundings were devoid of the Sky Melting Sword's powers. The Sky Melting Sword did not seem to dare get close to Jiang Liu.

"That's impossible. How is this possible?!" The red-clothed man's eyes were widened in shock as he looked at Jiang Liu in disbelief.

"It's not impossible at all. Next, I'll let you see what true swordsmanship is."

Jiang Liu raised the piece of paper high before he slowly opened it.

Buzz!

As he opened it, a ray of intensely bright light started to shoot out.

At the same time, an intense wave of sword aura surged out.

Even just a sliver of it was enough to blow away the Sky Melting Sword's powers.

The blood-red pillars started to crack.

"Wh-what is this power?!" The Divine Sword Mountain's lord widened his eyes.

"This sword aura, how could it be so strong?!" The second lord felt his head go numb. It was as if all the swordsmanship he had practiced before were mere ants, and he had finally seen a true dragon. "How strong. The piece of paper actually contains an unrivaled sword intent!"

"Who are they? Who was the one who left such a piece of paper behind?!"

"It's just a piece of paper, but it's so terrifying. How scary is the person who wrote it?"

"Never in my imagination would I ever dream up such a strong sword aura."

"We're saved, we're all saved!"

The swordsmen were all excited and happy. All of them had a feeling that the piece of paper was enough to suppress the Sky Melting Sword.

All of them stared at the piece of paper at the same time.

They were all swordsmen. They were all naturally filled with anticipation, wanting to take a look at that shocking sword aura.

At that moment, Jiang Liu had already completely opened the paper.

On it were two words.

'Come, Blade!'

Bang!

At that moment, the blood-red pillar exploded, disappearing into nothingness.

Swoosh swoosh swoosh!

Swords flew into the air, surrounding the piece of paper. It was as if they were worshiping their king

Even the swords that had already been absorbed had regained their original forms. They shot up and joined the other swords.

More and more swords started to float in the air.

It did not matter if the sword had an owner or not. It was as if they had received the strongest of summons and were all gathering around the paper.

Just two words had summoned the entire Divine Sword Mountain!

100 blades.

1,000 blades.

10,000 blades!

From within the Sky Melting Sword, sword after sword was materializing, shooting out of it as well!

Those were all the swords that had been swallowed by the Sky Melting Sword but at that moment, they had all escaped the Sky Melting Sword to obey the summons of that piece of paper. "How could this be?!" the red-clothed man cried out. As he unintentionally relaxed his grip slightly, the Sky Melting Sword flew away from him toward the piece of paper.

Countless swords had formed a sea of blades. Every single tip was pointed toward the red-clothed man!

It was an incredibly majestic sight.

It was also an incredibly ferocious sight.

The red-clothed man was so scared that his heart was in disarray. He did not dare to even move.

It was not just him. Everyone was looking at the scene in disbelief. They all got goosebumps.

They could not help but gulp unconsciously.

The Divine Sword Mountain's lord had already escaped the Sky Melting Sword. He was reverently and obsessively staring at the sky. He said with a mystified look, "Just two words were enough to cause thousands of swords to submit, commanding countless ways of the sword. This is the true manifestation of swordsmanship!

"Evey single stroke in that piece of paper contains a deep and profound Wisdom related to the sword. That's true swordsmanship!" The second leader was already crying as he looked at the piece of paper like he was looking at a God. He had actually lost his way before. He thought that he was already close to the peak of swordsmanship. He had no direction to go and did not know how to improve.

At that moment, the piece of paper had answered all his troubles. 𝓵𝒊𝓫𝙧𝙚𝒂𝙙.𝒄𝓸𝒎

The red-clothed man was kneeling, already wetting himself from fear. Being faced with a sky filled with swords, anyone would kneel.

It was way too scary.

However, even if he kneeled, it was still hard for him to escape death.

Countless swords started to fly toward him, exuding their auras as they shot at him! Those were all swords that should have been swallowed by him. They were now full of rage as they tried to pierce through his body!

Thousands of blades pierced his heart!

"Ah! No, I'm already dead!"

The red-clothed man shouted out indignantly. He exploded in a mist of blood as he disappeared into the air. Yet, no one bothered with him.

Everyone knelt on the floor, staring at the piece of paper obsessively.

The words on the pieces of paper were already slowly blurring. They worked hard to widen their eyes to the fullest. They were all willing to start crying tears of blood just to look at it longer.

They could not understand everything, but just understanding a single stroke would grant them amazing power. It was enough for them to stand at the peak of swordsmanship!

Only when the words completely disappeared did everything calm down. Yet, everyone was still in a stupor.

They would never be able to forget that sight for their whole lives. To be able to witness those words 'Come, Blade!' was something they would take pride in and pursue for the rest of their lives.

It took a long time for everyone to snap out of

it.

The two lords looked at each other. They could see the deep respect in each other's eyes. They respectfully walked toward Jiang Liu, wanting to express their thanks.

At that moment, Xiao Chengfeng was already in front of Jiang Liu. Their words of regret reached the two lords' ears, "Ah, the piece of paper the expert gave was used just like that. What a waste."

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What?!

The piece of paper was actually given by someone else?!

The two lords were stunned. They wondered if they had misheard. Originally, they had assumed that the piece of paper was an ancestral inheritance of Jiang Liu's.

They assumed that Jiang Liu's ancestor had been from some legendary swordsman family and that the piece of paper was their family treasure.

They had never expected to hear such shocking words.

Who could possibly have written that piece of paper? Who had such deep and profound cultivation?!

Just as they were reeling in their shock, Jiang Liu and Xiao Chengfeng's words were heard again.

Jiang Liu shook his head before nodding. "It's a pity. After all, I truly had to summon up my courage to ask for it. Otherwise, the expert planned on throwing it away as trash."

Both the lords took a deep breath then.

Throwing that piece of paper away as trash?!

What kind of madman would do something so insane?!

Every single swordsman in the world would have protected that piece of paper like a treasure that was more important than their own lives.

The second lord could not help but exclaim, "Impossible. I refuse to believe that there's such an...unbelievable person!"

His voice was sharp, unable to accept that the thing he had treated as a God was going to be treated as trash.

Jiang Liu looked at him and smiled. "Haha, just because you haven't met him, doesn't mean he doesn't exist. The expert's power isn't something you can even begin to imagine." The mountain lord was much calmer. He saluted respectfully and said, "Please, don't blame him. He merely lost his composure from the shock. The swordsmanship of that expert you spoke of is way too unbelievable."

Jiang Liu and Xiao Chengfeng exchanged a look of amusement.

The expert's swordsmanship was not the only thing the expert knew. 𝑙𝘪𝒷𝓇𝑒𝑎𝑑.𝘤𝑜𝑚

Swordsmanship was merely a small part of his Wisdom.

If they saw those pieces of paper that littered the expert's courtyard, they would collapse. However, Jiang Liu and Xiao Chengfeng said nothing of it. They shared the same feeling, which was that they did not want to reveal too much of the expert's information here.

"Alright, with the Sky Melting Sword, it's time for us to leave." Jiang Liu waved and the Sky Melting Sword immediately flew into his hand.

The moment the Sky Melting Sword touched his hand, Jiang Liu immediately felt a special wave of sword intent. It was incredibly imperious, as if it were the king of all swords.

In the past, swordsmanship might have greatly benefitted Jiang Liu. However, it was no longer enough for him.

Even though the Sky Melting Sword could melt away the countless swords in the world, riding atop everything, it would still require Jiang Liu to gather them by himself. A moment of carelessness could lead him astray.

Instead, the expert's piece of paper managed to subdue tens of thousands of swords with just two words. They even voluntarily flew over, submitting willingly.

It was obvious which one was stronger.

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Of course, it was not that the Sky Melting Sword was weak, it was just that the expert was too strong. There was probably no one who could reach the heights of the expert.

The Divine Sword Mountain's two lords hurriedly stepped forward when they saw Jiang Liu and Xiao Chengfeng preparing to leave.

Xiao Chengfeng raised an eyebrow. "What?

"Are you trying to steal the Sky Melting Sword?"

The second lord immediately waved his hands in shock. "Please, don't misunderstand. We have no intention of doing that at all."

The lord sincerely explained, "The Sky Melting Sword is definitely too much for us to handle. It's only safe in your hands. We wouldn't dare to steal it!" The two of them were frightened, afraid that Xiao Chengfeng and Jiang Liu would start fighting with just a word.

They were already strong, but with that expert behind them, offending them was a scary notion.

The mountain lord said, "That... We actually just wanted to meet that expert. Could the two of you introduce us?"

There was something so amazing in front of them, there was no way they could refuse.

They were from the Divine Sword Mountain and had always loved swordsmanship. Knowing that such a profound swordsman existed, they were not willing to give up the chance to meet him.

"You want to meet the expert?"

Jiang Liu was not surprised, but he shook his head, "The expert's immersed in his cultivation and can't leave. We won't introduce you. Furthermore, I'm a mere woodcutter. I never had the right to do that in the first place."

"A...woodcutter?"

The two lords were both confused since it was the first time they had heard that.

What kind of a lie was that?

Jiang Liu let out a soft smile, seeing through their thoughts, "Are you two thinking that I'm lying? I'm honestly just the expert's woodcutter."

Tha-That...

The two lords were stunned.

They could not help but look at Xiao Chengfeng, wondering what he would say.

Xiao Chengfeng sighed. "Don't look at me. I don't even have the qualifications to be a woodcutter."

The two lords were completely speechless.

Were the requirements for being a woodcutter that high?

In the end, they sighed despondently.

"Ah, we had assumed as much. An expert like that isn't someone we can meet casually. It's our greatest regret not being able to meet him."

The mountain lord looked at Jiang Liu respectfully and said, "The Divine Sword Mountain avoided disaster thanks to the expert. If the expert has any commands in the future, we'll be willing to lend a hand."

Jiang Liu and Xiao Chengfeng shot the mountain lord an approving gaze.

That old man was something else.

His words were so smooth, he definitely had some talent in that department.

"In that case, I won't hold back."𝙡𝙞𝒃𝓻𝒆𝓪𝒅.𝓬𝒐𝒎

Jiang Liu let out a smile and said, "The expert's trying to gather the gray mist. If you're sincere, you can help us gather it. Don't worry, the future benefits will far exceed your imaginations."

"That's right, if the expert's in a good mood, just a sip of his wine would be enough to last you your whole lifetime." Xiao Chengfeng had a deep expression on his face.

They spoke the truth. It was up to the Divine Sword Mountain lords to listen.

The mountain lord's expression was stern as he said, "Don't worry, the gray mist is wreaking havoc everywhere. We would've done so without you asking!"

He was naturally not willing to believe Jiang Liu and Xiao Chengfeng's words about the benefits. He felt like they were exaggerating.

Just some wine could last them their whole lives? Did they think he was a three-year-old child?

However, it would be worth it as long as the expert was happy with them.

At that moment, Zhou Yuanhai, who had been silent throughout, suddenly said with a glint in his eyes, "Ahem, the two of you. If you plan on gathering the gray mist, I know a secret that can help you get quite a bit of it."

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"Oh?" Jiang Liu and Xiao Chengfeng turned to look at Zhou Yuanhai curiously.

Zhou Yuanhai had been the sword servant of the Sky Melting Sword's owner. He had brought Yun Cheng to find the Sky Melting Sword, but he actually knew about the gray mist as well.

Zhou Yuanhai said lightly, "I had accidentally stumbled upon the news. The Wisdom Pill Pavilion's also gathering the gray mist. They claim to be saving the realm from the gray mist, but they're actually trying to use the gray mist's energy to strengthen themselves!"

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Oh?

The Wisdom Pill Pavilion?

Xiao Chengfeng could not help but look over at the Wisdom Pill Pavilion's third elder.

It was then did he notice that the third elder had already disappeared at some point. He had probably been scared away after witnessing the power of that piece of paper, not even daring to say anything

Xiao Chengfeng raised an eyebrow and asked, "What's the Wisdom Pill Pavilion trying to do?"

Zhou Yuanhai said in a low voice, "They're planning to make a pill with the unknown gray mist!"

The mountain lord's face sank. "Anyone contaminated by the gray mist never ends up in a good state. They're actually daring enough to refine a pill with it?!" 𝒍𝒊𝒃𝓻𝒆𝓪𝙙.𝒄𝙤𝒎

The second lord ran his hand over his mustache as he said, "The Wisdom Pill Pavilion has always put themselves before everyone else. They control many heavenly fires, and their alchemy stands at the peak. They claim to be able to refine anything in the world, so it's no surprise they have such a crazy thought."

In truth, 70 percent of the people contaminated by the gray mist did it to themselves!

They wanted to become stronger. At the same time, they thought they could control the gray mist. They felt like they would not be corrupted by the gray mist, so they deliberately breathed it in. The results went without saying.

Yun Cheng said, "The Wisdom Pill Pavilion gave away some pills as rewards. They've convinced countless cultivators to help them capture the gray mist. They've probably gathered an incredibly large amount."

Xiao Chengfeng's eyes lit up as he laughed, "Hahaha, this is so much better. We won't have to gather it bit by bit, we can just steal it all for the expert!"

He had always held a grudge against the third elder of the Wisdom Pill Pavilion, and they just realized the other party was an incredibly well-fed lamb waiting for them to slaughter it. He wanted nothing more than to head right over.

"Even so, the Wisdom Pill Pavilion can't be offended easily." The mountain lord frowned as he shook his head slowly.

"The Wisdom Pill Pavilion's alchemists are incredibly talented. In countless years, they've relied on their pills to gain countless experts. There are many cultivators who've been helped by them in the Origins Realm. If we walk right in and go against the Wisdom Pill Pavilion, we'd make enemies of half the Origins Realm."

Yun Cheng nodded. "That's right. More importantly, we have no proof. No one will believe what we say."

Even an idiot would know that the Wisdom Pill Pavilion would not admit to what they were doing. There was no way to just barge in, so they were in a hard spot.

"It does sound a little hard." Even Xiao Chengfeng did not dare to boast.𝙡𝓲𝙗𝒓𝙚𝓪𝙙.𝒄𝒐𝙢

If the expert moved personally, none of it would be a problem. However, he was naturally not in a position to get the expert to do anything.

The second mountain lord looked at Zhou Yuanhai. "Is your information accurate?"

Zhou Yuanhai nodded seriously. "Incredibly accurate. If you don't believe me, you can go get proof from the source."

Everyone rolled their eyes at that.

Proof?

What proof

Were they expected to just open up the doors at the Wisdom Pill Pavilion to cause a scene? That was obviously impossible!

Xiao Chengfeng did not care as much. He said, "It doesn't matter if it's real or not. Being able to steal the Wisdom Pill Pavilion's gray mist is a good thing regardless!" Jiang Liu fell silent for a moment before saying, "Let's not mention this for the moment. Let's send the Sky Melting Sword back to the expert for now."

"You're right."

After that, Jiang Liu and Xiao Chengfeng bid farewell to everyone before heading to the Ancient Forbidden Zone.

They decided to ignore Yun Chen and the mountain lords' gazes, not wanting to disturb the expert with any outsiders. Zhou Yunhai looked at their disappearing figures. There was a deep expression in his eyes. It was unclear what he was thinking of…

After four hours, Xiao Chengfeng and Jiang Liu arrived at the foot of the Fallen Immortal Mountain. They started to walk up the familiar path.

However, while they were walking up the mountain, their hearts jumped at the same time. They exchanged a glance, looks of shock in both their eyes were evident.

"That's…the manifestation of Wisdom?!"

Xiao Chengfeng's voice was low and full of shock.

Jiang Liu nodded seriously.

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The Fallen Immortal Mountain was still the Fallen Immortal Mountain, but it was being surrounded by a formless and incredibly strong power at that moment. It was giving birth to a new law, separating itself from the rest of the world.

It was as if they had entered a chess match. However, the chess match was being played with completely new rules!

It was obvious that this was the expert's doing.

Xiao Chengfeng and Jiang Liu did not dare delay, so they continued to head up the mountain.

When they walked passed the farm, they noticed all the livestock prostrating themselves on the ground. They were all trembling and bowing at the peak of the mountain in awe.

They continued to walk up the mountain. When they were about to get to the courtyard, they noticed the Elite King looking up and staring at the top of the mountain.

As they followed his gaze, Xiao Chengfeng and Jiang Liu were completely stunned. It seemed like a spell had been cast on them and they could not move at all.

In the skies, black and white were mixed together, trying to swallow each other. Waves and waves of Wisdom turned into law, covering the entire Fallen Immortal Mountain.

At that moment, Xiao Chengfeng and the others had turned into chess pieces in a chess game. They could see the laws of the chess game and the feeling was intense. There was a storm in their hearts as their minds started to roar.

However, even with the disarray in their minds, they were still able to comprehend a sliver of the laws.

Yet, just a sliver was enough to unlock their horizons, placing them in a new realm.

"Ruling over the world and setting one's own rules. That is true mastery!"

Xiao Chengfeng's gaze turned incredibly sharp as the sword intent in his body surged. He sat down crossed-legged immediately to digest everything.

He did not look at the sky anymore. That was because there was only so much he could understand. There was no point in looking at more.

Meanwhile, Jiang Liu and the Elite King were both above Xiao Chengfeng in cultivation. They looked on hungrily at the black and white auras in the air. It was as if they were looking at the creation of a whole new world!

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Wave after wave of Wisdom exploded in their bodies. It was clear that they were benefiting greatly.

In the yard, Li Nianfan was sitting in front of Little Fox in the pavilion.

Li Nianfan held a black piece with a slight smile. He would make his move from time to

time.

Little Fox was using the white pieces. She bit on one of her hands. Every thought was quick, and she made her moves quickly.

The two of them were toe to toe, and the two sides had already taken up a quarter of the board.

Daji, Fire Phoenix, Shi Tuqin, and the others were looking on by the side, staring in shock.

Dragin said reverently, "Daji, Little Fox is so strong. She's actually able to face Big Brother to this degree."

Daji nodded in praise, "My sister's talent in chess is really amazing."

Just as she was feeling happy for Little Fox, she could not help but feel a little defeated.

Little Fox's improvement was incredibly quick. Even Daji was no longer a match for her.

It had been so long, and Little Fox did not seem to do anything. All she did was research various games. Other than play around, Little Fox had not been willing to do anything else.

She had shouted suddenly, saying that she had figured out a sure-win technique and wanted to challenge Li Nianfan.

Everyone had treated it as a joke, thinking she was boasting. Yet, she was actually able to match Li Nianfan to that degree. It was something that no one had done before.

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Little Fox was deep in the game.

Suddenly, the corner of Little Fox's lips curled up in a radiant smile. She quickly placed the white piece in a spot.

Suddenly, the white pieces merged into an immense force, turning the board into a dragon that started to soar!

A surge of wisdom erupted, shooting out like a volcano, and the skies above them turned into a massive vortex.

Under everyone's eyes, the board was emitting an intense light. With the power of Wisdom manifesting into a dragon, it soared in the skies.

It was incredibly terrifying.

"Brother Li, I told you my technique will definitely win, but you're still so careless. Hehehe."

Little Fox's eyes were narrowed as she laughed, incredibly pleased with herself.

Yet, Li Nianfan's expression did not change at all. A smile appeared on his face as he looked at Little Fox in amusement.

Shaking his head, he said, "There are no unwinnable scenarios in the world. If you're too eager and end up ignoring your opponent's set up, you've committed a major mistake."

After that, he placed a black piece on the ground!

At that moment, a black light surged into the sky!

The white aura that covered the sky had been pushed away by the surge of dark energy. The dark energy turned into a giant with a gigantic ax in hand, standing in the skies.

The ax chopped right into the white dragon!

"Ah, how did this happen?!"

Little Fox widened her eyes, looking at the chessboard in this belief. Only after a moment did her head slump down in disappointment.

She said reluctantly, "Brother Li, you're so strong. I can't fool you."

Li Nianfan smiled and said, "You're already quite good. As long as you learn to look at your opponents, not many people will be able to beat you."

After teaching Little Fox a lesson, he felt quite good.

Outside the courtyard, Jiang Liu and the Elite King finally snapped out of their stupor as the laws dispersed.

They had greatly benefited from the experience. Xiao Chengfeng's power was rapidly surging out of his body. In the air, there was a strange sound that sounded like a lock had been broken open.

He had officially turned into a Wisdom Dictator!

Just from the the laws that were formed from a single chess match, he had managed to step into the realm of a Wisdom Dictator!

It was way too unbelievable.

However, Xiao Chengfeng's seemed quite down. He was not really all that happy. Instead, he felt that it was a huge pity

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"Ah, I just managed to understand a tiny fraction of that and managed to breakthrough. I couldn't understand more because my cultivation's far too low. I wasted such an amazing chance for no reason. How sad is that!"

Xiao Chengfeng slapped his thigh, feeling like ripping his heart out. "Alright, you can't forcibly wish for these things. Let's hurry up and see the expert," Jiang Liu urged.

Right after that, they composed themselves before knocking on the door.

Knock knock knock.

"Ah."

Xiao Bai opened the door.

"Thank you, Xiao Bai."

Jiang Liu and Xiao Chengfeng said at the same time before they entered the courtyard. "Oh, you're back." 𝘭𝑖𝑏𝘳ℯ𝑎𝑑.𝒸ℴ𝘮

Li Nianfan let out a smile when he saw the two of them. He said curiously, "How are the results?"

Jiang Liu had asked him for leave to participate in a swordsmanship conference, so Li Nianfan wondered how it turned out.

"Thanks to Lord Saint, everything went smoothly. We even got the Sky Melting Sword."

Xiao Chengfeng showed them the Sky Melting Sword.

The blood-red Sky Melting Sword shone like a piece of red jade. It was obvious it was extraordinary at first glance.

Li Nianfan praised, "Not bad, you actually managed to get a prize."

To be able to get a prize meant that they had probably gotten good results at the conference. It looked like the two of them must have really done well.

After pausing, he said, "Alright, since you're here, why don't you have a meal. It's to celebrate your good results."

"Thank you, Lord Saint."

Xiao Chengfeng and Jiang Liu were ecstatic. They felt like the expert was rewarding them for their good work.

As they ate, Jiang Liu and Xiao Chengfeng had wanted to talk about the Wisdom Pill Pavilion. However, the expert was right next to them. They were worried they would disturb the expert's cultivation and make him unhappy, so they were forced to hold back.

Ah, it seemed like they would have to figure it out themselves.

Once they all had their fill, Jiang Liu and Xiao Chengfeng bid their farewells.

However, just a moment after they left the courtyard, Li Nianfan noticed that Xiao Chengfeng had left the Sky Melting Sword behind.

Li Nianfan frowned. "Oh my, we were just having a meal. How did they forget the sword?"

"Master, I'll go give it back to them." Blackie's eyes opened as he immediately stood up. "Alright."

The moment Li Nianfan said that, Blackie bit the Sky Melting Sword and ran out of the courtyard.

Jiang Liu and Xiao Chengfeng had arrived at the foot of the hill. They had been preparing to discuss how they would get rid of the Wisdom Pill Pavilion with the Heavenly Palace when Blackie caught up with them.

"Woof woof, stay there!"

Blackie turned into a shadow as he stood in front of the two of them.

"Lord Dog." Jiang Liu and Xiao Chengfeng immediately had a serious expression.

"What brings you here, Lord Dog?"

Blackie tossed the Sky Melting Sword to the two of them. "You left your sword back there. Master had me send it back to you."

That...

Jiang Liu exchanged a look with Xiao Chengfeng. Both of them were obviously confused.

Xiao Chengfeng could not help but say, "Lord Dog, isn't the expert gathering the Battle Spirits? I deliberately left the Sky Melting Sword behind. Why is he giving it back?"

"Since master's giving it to you, you should use it."

Blackie had a casual tone, "With how strong he is, he wouldn't use these Battle Spirits at all. He definitely wants them for the people by his side. Who else uses swords other than you?"

Jiang Liu needed to chop wood, so the Sky Melting Sword was useless. It would only be useful in Xiao Chengfeng's hands. When Xiao Chengfeng heard that, he felt his blood boiling emotionally.

'An honor!

'It's an absolute honor!'

Xiao Chengfeng immediately cheered loudly in his heart.

All of the seven Battle Spirits were amazing objects. They were all the peak of treasures.

For the expert to award him one was enough to show him how much the expert treasured him!

At that moment, Xiao Chengfeng cried.

He sobbed.

He bowed to the courtyard as he choked, "I, Xiao Chengfeng, thank you for your reward. I won't disappoint you!" Blackie asked, "You seemed to be very hesitant when you were eating just now. Is anything wrong?"

Xiao Chengfeng was overcome by his emotions and was still sobbing. So, Jiang Liu had to explain.

"Lord Dog, it's like this. We noticed a place with a lot of gray mist..."

"So that's what happened." Blackie nodded. His eyes glinted as his tail started to wag. He said impatiently, "Where's the Wisdom Pill Pavilion? Bring me over to cause some trouble. I'm so bored staying in the courtyard."

"What? You're bored over there?!"

Blackie's words completely stunned Xiao Chengfeng and Jiang Liu. They stared at Blackie.

The courtyard was absolutely a holy land for cultivation. Even putting aside the environment within it, just a chess match was full of Wisdom.

Jiang Liu and Xiao Chengfeng had benefited so much just from a sliver of what was inside. Staying in the courtyard would greatly exceed their imaginations.

Yet, Blackie was saying he was bored?!

He did not know how blessed he was!

Blackie sighed. "That's right, it's really boring. I either listen to them play music or look at them draw. I even have to look at them play chest. It's so boring. You really don't understand my suffering!"

What was there to understand?!

Who was it who did not understand?!

If they did not know that they could not beat Blackie, Jiang Liu and Xiao Chengfeng would have beaten the dog up. Whether it was the music or the drawings, or even the chess game, they were all incredible opportunities.

If it was in the outside world, people would put their lives on the line for it. Yet, he did not want it?!

He really was a dog!

The two of them were jealous to the point of shaking

Damn, they really were failures compared to a dog!

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Jiang Liu had remained behind to continue chopping wood for Li Nianfan.

Xiao Chengfeng brought Blackie toward the Wisdom Pill Pavilion.

At that moment, the two lords of the Divine Sword Mountain were already waiting near the Wisdom Pill Pavilion with Yun Chen and Zhou Yuanhai. They were waiting for Blackie and Xiao Chengfeng's arrival.

Other than Blackie, everyone had used spells to change their appearances. After all, they were all already hated immensely by the third elder. If the third elder noticed them, it would cause unnecessary trouble.

"Oh? The Wisdom Pill Pavilion's so noisy."

Blackie stretched his senses and noticed that there was an inexhaustible amount of people going in and out of the Wisdom Pill Pavilion. The queue was immensely long.

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"Ahem, Dog… Lord Dog. It's like this. The Wisdom Pill Pavilion has spread the word that everyone can exchange gray mist for pills. The more gray mist they had, the more pills they'd be able to get," the second lord explained with a soft cough.

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He was not used to calling someone 'Lord Dog'. He did not understand how powerful that big black dog was. However, he was forced to show him respect considering the dog was raised by that expert. Blackie nodded as his mouth smirked a little, "No wonder their business looks so good. They're getting tremendous amounts of gray mist! Stealing from them really is the best way to get a lot." "Lord Dog, are we going to barge in and steal it now?" Xiao Chengfeng tried asking. He was already ready to fly over and was considering the best way to make an entrance.

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"What's the difference between barging in and looking to die?" Blackie looked at him snidely, shaking his head.

They had no evidence at that moment. They would not have the moral high ground if they just barged in. Even if they really tried, they might not be able to beat the Wisdom Pill Pavilion.

Blackie might be a dog, but he was still intelligent.

At that moment, his gaze shifted to another area. He asked curiously, "What's being done there?"

Yun Chen said, "That's where the Wisdom Pill Pavilion recruits new alchemists. They're always in search of capable alchemists.

Blackie's eyes glinted as he said, "Come, we're going there."

"Lord Dog, what are we going there for?" Yun Chen could not understand.

Blackie smiled slightly as he said in a profound manager, "Haha, if you can't beat them, join them."

"Are you prepared to become an alchemist and join the Wisdom Pill Pavilion?"

The mountain lord's eyebrows flew up as he praised, "That's a good idea! As long as you can get into the Wisdom Pill Pavilion, you'd be able to gather evidence of their crimes and even attack from the inside!"

However, he started to look at Blackie with a questioning expression after that.

It was a good plan, but it was not so easy to join them.

None of them knew alchemy. It meant that only Blackie could refine pills by himself. The only question was…can a dog really make pills?

Xiao Chengfeng immediately said, "Lord Dog, I'll go invite Old Taishang over from the Heavenly Palace."

"There's no need, I'll do it myself." Blackie shook his head as he started to walk over with a proud look.

He had come to relieve boredom, so he naturally wanted a part in everything. He was by Li Nianfan's side every day. What was the difference between alchemy and that? 𝘭𝑖𝘣𝓇ℯ𝘢𝒹.𝘤ℴ𝘮

It was a pity that he was stopped before he even entered.

"Stand right there. This isn't a place a dog can enter. Get lost!" A disciple of the Wisdom Pill Pavilion looked at Blackie coldly, his eyes full of disdain.

Blackie raised his head proudly. "I came here to participate in the alchemy tournament."

"What? A mere dog wants to participate?"

"Hahaha, I've already lived for so long, but this is the first time I've ever seen something like this. You really learn something new every day."

"I thought this dog was some magical beast, but no matter how I look at it, it's just a completely common mongrel." "Where did this dog come from? It's quite interesting. We can even refine it into a dog meat pill."

Quite a few alchemists started to mock Blackie at those words.

They were all very well respected. They ignored even normal cultivators, let alone a mere dog.

The Wisdom Pill Pavilion's disciple let out a cold laugh. "Haha, if you came here to apply to be a guard dog, we could consider it."

Blackie's eyes turned cold. "Looking down on dogs, huh? Do the rules state that dogs can't register?"

The disciple said in disdain, "There are no rules against it, but to prevent any cat or dog from being able to enter, there's a registration fee. You need at least a third-grade Elite pill. Do you have that?"

Blackie turned around and left silently.

"Lord Dog, what do we do? Why don't I just slaughter everyone here!" Xiao Chengfeng's face was dark as his killing intent surged out.

"No need, it's too boring if we just kill them.

Blackie's face was calm. "If they want a registration fee, they can have it."

After that, he brought everyone to a corner. His powers started to move as his stomach started to rumble like a drum.

In the next moment, a round object fell out of his butt. At the same time, a stench wafted into the air, causing Xiao Chengfeng and the others to turn green. They all pinched their noses in complete disdain.

However, as they pinched their noses, everyone other than Xiao Chengfeng had a look of extreme shock on their faces.

"That…that piece of poop is incredibly extraordinary!"

"Amazing, he really is the expert's dog. Even his poop is amazing!"

Only Xiao Chengfeng seemed to have expected

it.

Putting Blackie aside, even the poop of the animals that the expert raised on the mountain were treasures. After all, what they ate was far too good. Their bodies had unending amounts of spiritual energy inside. The remaining spiritual energy came out with their poop that could even be compared to heavenly medicines!

Blackie put the poop into a wooden box as he walked toward the testing place again.

The Wisdom Pill Pavilion's disciple frowned. "Hold on, why are you here again?"

"Take it, this is my registration fee."

Blackie threw the wooden box over.

Could the dog really have a third-grade Elite pill?

The disciple curiously opened the box as everyone else surrounded him as well.

Then, the stench filled the air, almost knocking him out. Everyone else almost passed out as well.

However, they were no commoners. The stench was not enough to sway their hearts. They quickly noticed how extraordinary the contents of the box were.

"What? How could there be Wisdom within the stench? It even makes me feel relieved?!"

"Even though it's incredibly smelly, the stench does nothing to hide how extraordinary it is!"

"There are some medicines that emit a stench to protect themselves. Those who don't know what they're talking about would stay away, but it can't escape my seasoned eyes!"

"I can tell from the taste that this is at least a ninth-grade Elite medicine!"

"The smell is too addictive. Let me smell it a few more times. Sniff, sniff."

Clap!

The disciple hurriedly covered the wooden box to stop the effects from dissipating with the smell.

"Alright, you can enter!"

He was worried Blackie would regret giving him the box, so he hurriedly kept the box and sent Blackie in.

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Blackie wagged his tail as he walked into the testing venue.

The others seemed to be looking at Blackie in a different light after that. It felt like they were looking at a dumb dog.

"Hey, where did that dog come from? He registered with such a treasure? How dumb is he?"

"He mustn't have known what he had. I think he probably felt like that thing was too smelly and threw it away."

"Those who lack education are so scary. He actually gave away such a treasure."

"The Wisdom Pill Pavilion really profited from that. How lucky!"

In their eyes, a dumb dog like that would never be able to refine a pill. It would be relegated!

The testing requirements were to refine a third-grade Elite pill, the Wisdom Merging Pill. It was a feat that was impossible for most alchemists, let alone a dog.

Which meant that Blackie had given up that treasure for no reason.

Blackie ignored what everyone else was saying as he went toward the test venue.

"Hmph!" Next to it, a wizened alchemist could not help but let out a cold snort, feeling insulted.

At the same time, he voiced his rejections at the Wisdom Pill Pavilion, "You're letting a mongrel refine pills by my side? It's a tremendous insult! Chase him out right now!" The alchemist was full of disdain.

He was an incredibly reputable person. It was incredibly inappropriate for him to be with a mere mongrel.

However, when he found out that Blackie had registered with a ninth-grade Elite medicine, he helplessly accepted the fact.

So, that dog was an idiot!

In the next moment, Blackie brought out his refining tools under the alchemist's dumbfounded gaze.

It was a wok and a spatula.

The alchemist had thought that he was hallucinating, and had to rub his eyes just to make sure. That dog was actually going to use those tools to refine pills?

He was so shocked that his jaw almost dropped to the floor.

Everyone else had naturally been looking at Blackie as well. When they saw the sight, they could not hold back from letting out a chorus of laughter.

"Are my eyes deceiving me? The dog took out a wok and a spatula."

"Hahaha, a dog's preparing to cook in an alchemist competition… I've never heard of anything like this." "What a once in a lifetime sight."

"The dog took out a wok? Is he preparing to cook himself in front of everyone?"

"What a good dog. It gave up such a treasure just to get on stage and perform a live comedy show for us."

"It's sacrificing itself to entertain us all. It's such a noble dog!"

In the crowd, Xiao Chengfeng and the others were stunned as well.

They never expected that Blackie would do something so strange. "That… Can the expert's dog really refine pills?" The Divine Sword Mountain's Lord asked uncertainly. Xiao Chengfeng said stubbornly, "He should… know how to. Lord Dog's actions might always be unexpected, but he's always been by the expert's side. He really is strong."

In the Wisdom Pill Pavilion, the third elder that was observing the alchemists from above focused his attention on Blackie as well.

He waved, and the disciple that had taken Blackie's registration fee hurriedly placed the box in his hand.

The third elder opened the box after accepting

it.

He immediately frowned at the stench that came out from within. He could not help but look up as he forcefully took a sniff. After that, he stretched out a finger, touching it before putting his finger into his mouth for a taste.

He could feel the power coursing through his body. The third elder's eyes lit up as he said, "This is amazing. The effects are even above a ninth-grade medicine! The key lies in how silky smooth it is. It's even more suited to be medicinal material than normal ingredients. Its effects would be even more shocking!"

He suddenly felt a familiar feeling.

When he had first met Xiao Chengfeng's group, they had also produced a similar treasure. It was also incredibly stinky, and it seemed very similar to what was in front of him.

However, he quickly tossed the feeling aside.

There were many similar medicines in the world. There was nothing to think too deeply about.

The Wisdom Pill Pavilion's disciple laughed. "Elder, we've really made a profit this time. That stupid dog clearly doesn't know anything about alchemy. It even used such a valuable treasure to register. It's obviously here just to be laughed at."𝑙𝒾𝒷𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥.𝒸𝑜𝘮

"No, it's not here to be laughed at. It's here to give us treasures." The third elder smiled as he shook his head.

Give treasures?

That disciple was mildly stunned.

"Third elder, you mean…"

"Later, no matter what this dog makes, let it pass. I want it to be a part of the Wisdom Pill Pavilion."

The third elder's eyes glinted as he let out a cold laugh. "The fact that it can produce such a treasure means it definitely has more of them. We have to extort it properly!"

The disciple said respectfully, "Third elder, you're so smart!"

The third elder passed the box back to the disciple. "Alright, hurry up and bring this to the inner palace. It'll help the master!" "Understood!"

The disciple disappeared immediately. He hurried on over to the inner palace. He walked down a long corridor and entered complete darkness. Wave after wave of an unknown aura permeated the air.

At the refining venue, the alchemist next to Blackie said in disdain, "Stupid dog, you don't use woks to refine pills. You use furnaces! Take a look at how I do it."

"Shut up! Why do I need to listen to you yap around? Don't buzz around in my ear like a fly. What I'm doing is called a stir-fried pill. Someone as ignorant as you wouldn't know about it. Just watch my skills!"

Blackie looked at the alchemist with contempt before it flared its teeth at the alchemist.

"Dumb dog. You ruffian!"

The alchemist's face reddened in anger. He decided to shift his anger into skill as he focused on refining his pill. All the ingredients for the pill had been provided by the Wisdom Pill Pavilion. Blackie did not even bother looking at the ingredients. He shoved them all into the wok before he spat out a mouthful of fire. He then started to move the wok as if he was frying up vegetables. Everyone watched as Blackie stood on two feet, constantly moving the wok around like a chef.

They were all dumbfounded.

It was far too absurd.

"It's frying it up. It's actually starting to fry up the pills!"

"It's done for. All those ingredients have been wasted."

"Dumb dog. What a dumb dog! Those ingredients would've been better off being swallowed than fried!"

"It's too much!"

The alchemist that had been furious saw the sight and his eyes widened. He had almost faltered on the spot and destroyed his furnace.

Everyone knew that too much went into refining pills.

Even putting aside managing the furnace and the fire, just the order of placing the ingredients in could not be messed up. Each ingredient needed to be placed inside at certain time frames. Just a moment too long or short would cause the pill to fail.

At the same time, they needed to control the flames at all points.

The furnace needed to be stable as well. It could not be allowed to shake.

Basically, alchemy was an incredibly difficult art.

Blackie's rough ways were not in line with alchemy at all. It was clearly destroying the ingredients!

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The alchemist by the side could not help but let out a cold laugh. "If you can successfully refine it, I'm willing to eat your poop on the

spot!"

The moment Blackie heard that, he immediately shielded his butt and said, "No way. Don't even think about taking advantage of me like that. Go away!"

"You!" The alchemist almost spat out blood. His face was shaking in anger.

That dog was absolutely shameless.

He thought to himself that he would absolutely find a chance to kill that dog once the test ended. Otherwise, he'd never be able to forget his hatred.

After that, he mustered up his focus and turned back to refining.

He could not allow the pill to be ruined because of a dumb dog.

After Blackie stir-fried it for a while, he put down the wok and put a lid on it. After that, he laid down on the floor and started to sleep.

"Haha, looks like it's given up."

"It's probably feeling ashamed. That's why it closed the lid so we can't see what's inside."

"It's obvious that what's inside the wok must look pathetic."

"The dumb dog's performance ended just like that. There's nothing else to see."

The mockery went around the room in waves. Everyone was chatting excitedly, no longer paying Blackie any attention.

Meanwhile, the wok was rumbling and letting out hot air from time to time.

The alchemist next to Blackie had widened eyes as he focused on his own furnace. His focus was a world of difference from Blackie who was just lazing around taking a nap.

"There can be no outside distractions in alchemy. The heart cannot be swayed. The heart must treat alchemy with full sincerity!"

The alchemist thought back to his teacher's teachings back when he first touched alchemy.

At that moment, his heart was no longer disturbed by Blackie. He had thrown his full focus into it.

Control the fire.

Put in spiritual medicine.

Use divine senses to control the medicinal properties.

Slowly, sweat began to form on his forehead.

His face began to pale from his high usage of his divine senses, but he still gritted his teeth, not allowing himself to relax.

Blackie started to snore by the side.

In a flash, an hour passed. 𝑙𝘪𝒷𝘳𝑒𝘢𝑑.𝒸𝑜𝑚

The alchemist's head was already drenched in sweat. It had been incredibly difficult for him to even find the time to wipe off the sweat pouring down his forehead. After that, he immediately placed the last ingredient inside.

"This is the final step, the pill's going to be a success!" The alchemist could not help but let out a smile.

He glanced over at Blackie and smiled snidely, feeling like he was better.

In just the same period of time, he had successfully refined a pill. Blackie had merely snored away. That was the gulf between

them.

That was why he was an alchemist and Blackie was just a dog!

"Form!"

He shouted as he strengthened the fire. His gaze sharpened as he entered the final stage of refinement.

At that moment, Blackie let out a sneeze, slowly waking up.

He used his paws to rub his eyes, snapping back to reality only after a moment.

"That's right, it's almost ready." He stood up and placed his paw on the lid.

That scene had suddenly turned it into the brightest spot in the venue, attracting everyone's attention.

"What? It's actually going to open the lid?!"

"It's just trying to humiliate itself at this

point!"

"Hahaha. Honestly, I'm looking forward to seeing what's inside the wok."

"This dog's pretty good. It knows how to satisfy our curiosity."

Xiao Chengfeng and the others had a look of helplessness at the sight.

They no longer had any hope that Blackie would be able to refine a pill. They had formed a new plan and were going to wait until Blackie came out to console him. After that, they would go look for Old Taishang.

"He's opening it now?"

Even while busying himself, the alchemist next to Blackie still managed to find the time to look at Blackie's results.

Blackie could feel everyone's gazes on him and he could not help but glance at everyone, too. "Woof woof, look at my divine pill!"

Buzz!

As he opened the lid, the whole place seemed to turn quiet. Wave after wave of wisdom permeated the air. Even the sounds of Wisdom could be heard.

At the same time, an intensely bright light could be seen coming out from the wok. It threatened to blind everyone.

"Th-this is..."

"Ah, it's so bright. What could possibly cause this?!"

"What happened? Did that dog really manage to refine it? How's that possible!?"

"I can smell it. It's the smell of medicine. There really is a pill in the wok!"

Everyone started to look at each other in disbelief.

Even the Wisdom Pill Pavilion's judges stood up, looking at Blackie in shock.

"This dog isn't normal! Sure enough, a dog that could produce a treasure like that couldn't possibly be normal."

The Wisdom Pill Pavilion's third elder was incredibly excited. He felt like he had picked up a treasure.

Not only did that dog produce that treasure, but it was also such a special thing itself. It was definitely an incredibly rare dog!

The Wisdom Pill Pavilion was going to have it!

After a moment, the light dissipated.

Everyone could see what was within the wok.

"What-"

The scene temporarily stunned everyone.

The alchemist next to Blackie wanted to gouge his eyes out. He felt like he had seen a ghost.

There were five pills neatly aligned in the wok!

The shiny pills were radiating.

"Five pills! He actually made five pills!"

"To make five pills in one furnace. Not many alchemists can do that!"

"The glow is vibrant and the scent of the medicine's amazing. This pill is incredible!"

"To make five pills of this quality from one wok. How did it do it? It's unbelievable!"

"This dog can be called an alchemic master. How admirable!"

"I can't believe this dog is so scary!"

Clamor erupted all over!

Everyone looked at Blackie with red eyes. They deeply regretted the fact that they had disrespected it earlier and had not tried to suck up to it.

If they were able to have a good relationship with the dog, they might have been able to ask it to help them with refinement in the future. It was such a pity that they missed the chance!

"Lo-Lord Dog actually managed to produce five pills?!" The Divine Sword Mountain's mountain lord was thoroughly stunned. His mind was buzzing.

Xiao Chengfeng was dumbfounded as well, but he slapped his forehead forcefully right after that.

"I'm so dumb! I actually doubted Lord Dog. It follows the expert, how could he not know how to refine pills?"

The second lord lamented, "It really is the expert's dog. Everything it does is exceptional!"

"This is impossible. Absolutely impossible!"𝓁𝑖𝘣𝘳ℯ𝘢𝘥.𝒸ℴ𝑚

The alchemist next to Blackie let out a sharp cry, almost falling into despair.

He had painstakingly refined the pill, carefully protecting the ingredients. He had been incredibly sincere but the pills were still not refined.

Then, he looked at Blackie.

The dog had just casually thrown in the spiritual medicines. It was napping away during the refining process and had used a wok to do it.

How did it refine those pills? The pills were so good, too! The alchemist let out a pained shout, "No! How could this be? Why's the world so cruel?!"

At that moment, Blackie aimed his butt at the alchemist's furnace and let out a fart.

The fire that had been burning intensely under the alchemist's furnace was suddenly put out...

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It was put out?!

His pill fire had been put out by a fart?!

The alchemist was completely in despair at that moment. He was about to go crazy.

All his hard work and all his effort. The pill was almost about to form, but now, it was gone just like that.

With that heavy blow, he spat out a mouthful of blood.

Other than wasting his efforts, the failure had also lost him his registration fee. It was a disaster.

"I won't give you my poop, but I'll give you a fart."

After Blackie said that, he swayed his butt swayed as he left.

"Hahaha, welcome to the Wisdom Pill Pavilion, divine dog. I'm the third elder of the Wisdom Pill Pavilion. I've come here to welcome you!"

The third elder excitedly flew down as he looked at Blackie passionately.

He never expected that Blackie would prove to be a treasure even after he had registered with such a treasure. Blackie was definitely the biggest profit from the recruitment.

No one felt that anything was strange looking at the scene.

Blackie had just shown off his skills. No matter where he went, he would be sought after by everyone. After all, he was a divine dog that could refine pills!

The Wisdom Pill Pavilion had greatly benefitted this time.

Blackie urged, "Let's go. Hurry up and show me around the Wisdom Pill Pavilion."

He wanted to enter the pavilion to see what was happening inside.

However, the third elder merely smiled at those words.

The dog was already so impatient to familiarize itself with its new surroundings. It looked like the dog really wanted to enter the Wisdom Pill Pavilion.

"Come with me, I'll bring you around immediately."

The third elder walked in front and brought Blackie into the Wisdom Pill Pavilion.

"This is the outer pavilion. It's where we receive our guests. Those who come here asking for pills will usually be here.

"This is the inner pavilion. There are a lot of pills and medicinal items here. It's where most of the alchemists are.

"This is the main palace. Normal alchemists don't have the right to enter…"

Blackie listened half-heartedly. His eyes were constantly scanning his surroundings. As he walked, his nose constantly sniffed the air, too. He could somewhat feel an abnormal aura.

When he arrived at the main palace, the aura became incredibly obvious. Blackie was certain that the gray mist was there!

"What's that?!"

Blackie raised his paw and pointed in a certain direction.

He could see cultivators bringing some gray mist to exchange for pills. They were all heading in a certain direction.

The third elder laughed. "That's the side palace. It's also a place for refining. You'll be going there in the future."

The side palace?

The gray mist was sent to the side palace. Were they really using the gray mist to refine

pills?

Blackie looked thoughtful as he pointed at a place further down. "Where's that?"

There was a long corridor that led to a pitch-black area.

When Blackie looked into the darkness, he could clearly feel the darkness looking back at him. He could even feel his hair standing on ends.

There was a problem. There was a massive problem there!

"That's the inner palace. The pavilion master's training in seclusion there. No one's allowed near that area."𝒍𝙞𝙗𝓻𝙚𝒂𝓭.𝒄𝙤𝙢

The third elder was patiently explaining everything to Blackie.

After a pause, he turned to look at Blackie and asked, "Where did you get that treasure you gave us earlier? I've never heard of something like that before. It's really amazing. The Wisdom Pill Pavilion wishes to buy it. Do you still have any left?"

He had been told by the pavilion master earlier that the treasure was incredibly useful. It resonated incredibly well with the pavilion master, so the third elder had been asked to obtain more.

"You want to buy my treasures?"

Blackie frowned as he let out a conflicted look. He sighed.

The third elder immediately knew that it was definitely possible judging by that reaction, so he urged, "Dog friend, since you're already a member of the Wisdom Pill Pavilion, we won't take advantage of you. What exactly is that treasure anyway?"

Blackie said in a conflicted manner, "I won't hide it from you. I'm actually a descendant of ancient divine dogs. The treasure was an inheritance of my race. It requires a lot of difficult processes to make it. It's a secret we'll never spread around…"

They want more of his poop? There was no way he would give them more of it.

However, he had a large pool of manure back home. He could try bringing them there.

The third elder's expression changed. He clenched his teeth and said, "Please, help us. I can immediately make you an elder in the Wisdom Pill Pavilion. You'd be allowed your pick of pills and medicines, too!"

After Blackie thought it over in his mind, he finally sighed and said. "Then… Fine! i'll have to accept it."

The third elder said in anticipation, "Thank you so much. Those treasures…"

"Let me wander around first. After that, I'll help you get them."

Blackie dismissed the third elder casually as he wandered around alone in the Wisdom Pill Pavilion.

There was nothing strange about the other spots in the Wisdom Pill Pavilion. The only special place was the side palace and the inner palace.

Only incredibly skilled alchemists were able to be in the side palace. Furthermore, the pills they had refined with the gray mist were all transported to the inner palace without the alchemists knowing!

That was where the pavilion master was in seclusion.

That meant that the pavilion master was using the gray mist-infused pills during his seclusion.

Relying on the Wisdom Pill Pavilion's resources, he had definitely consumed an ocean's amount of gray mist. No wonder Blackie had such an unsettling feeling.

To confirm its guess, Blackie went back to that long corridor. After that, it slightly inhaled the inner palace's darkness.

Immediately, the gray mist flew out of the darkness and into Blackie's mouth.

Then, his eyes brightened. "He really is trying to cultivate with the gray mist. Only, trying to absorb the gray mist just by refining it into pills is far too naive. Only in the master's courtyard will the gray mist be perfectly harmonized with heaven and earth."

After confirming his suspicions, Blackie did not act impulsively. He walked out of the Wisdom Pill Pavilion and quickly met with Xiao Chengfeng and the others.

Xiao Chengfeng asked curiously, "Lord Dog, what's the situation like?"

Blackie glanced at Fu Yuanhai and said, "The Wisdom Pill Pavilion really is using a lot of gray mist to refine some pills. The most terrifying thing is that their pavilion master is already consuming those pills in large volumes. He's definitely a dangerous figure."

The Divine Sword Mountain's second lord said, "What do we do? Should I summon up our fellow cultivators to get rid of the Wisdom Pill Pavilion?"

The mountain lord shook his head as he said, "The Wisdom Pill Pavilion has connections everywhere. We might not be able to get anyone on our side. We can't act in such a brazen manner."

Blackie's face was calm as he said confidently, "Don't panic. I already have a plan. My plan will leave the pavilion master of the Wisdom Pill Pavilion with nowhere to go!"

"Come, let's go get some materials."

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After that, Blackie and the others arrived at the animal rearing area of the Fallen Immortal Mountain.

The Elite King and Su Chen had been cleaning up the manure when they heard the intentions of the group. They immediately shook their heads.

"No, absolutely not! How could you ask for the manure just like that? Do the people of the Origins Realm really have such heavy tastes? Last time, the animals practically pooped themselves until they were stick thin but it still wasn't enough. You still want more?"

The Elite King's face was determined. The people of the Origins Realm could really eat!

Blackie walked over and said in a serious tone, "This time, there's a huge profit to be earned. Furthermore, we need it to deal with an incredibly difficult opponent. The animals can sacrifice a little. When I'm back, I'll feed them some dog food."

Dog food?

The eyes of the animals glinted.

What they ate might be good, but the dog definitely ate better!

To be able to have what the beloved dog of the expert ate, was an absolute honor.

Immediately, an animal said, "Since Lord Dog said so, we should just do our best. You can take it away."

Immediately, Su Chen and the Elite King gave them two buckets of manure. Blackie circled the two buckets twice. After that, he activated his power.

He seemed to be trying to force something out. His body started to glow, and the aura was quite shocking. 𝓁𝘪𝑏𝓇𝑒𝑎𝑑.𝑐𝘰𝑚

Suddenly, he raised his hind leg and a stream of pee started to shoot out, pouring into the two buckets.

"Lord Dog, what are you doing? Are you trying to add to it?" Xiao Chengfeng asked.

Blackie let out a cruel smirk. "Haha, don't you know that dog piss can ward away evil? These two buckets are chemical weapons that I've worked hard to make. They're absolutely killer weapons! It'll bring them a lot of enjoyment."

Looking at Blackie's smile, everyone shuddered involuntarily.

The master of the Wisdom Pill Pavilion was about to fall into such a cruel fate.

Not only would he have to eat that stuff, but he would also need to suffer the backlash from eating it, too. It was immensely cruel.

Lord Dog was so cruel. They could not afford to offend him.

After that, Xiao Chengfeng and the Divine Sword Mountain's second lord both picked up a bucket. Everyone then followed Blackie back to the Wisdom Pill Pavilion.

Since the third elder had given Blackie special permissions, they could all enter the pavilion with Blackie after concealing their appearances.

The third elder immediately hurried over upon receiving the news. "Dog friend, you're back? They are…"

He stared at Xiao Chengfeng and the others with a suspicious expression.

Blackie had just gone back to his race, but he had brought back so many people?

Blackie explained, "They're all my people. They were afraid that I was being lied to, so they followed me here just in case."

"Dog friend, aren't you part of the dog race? Why do they all look human?"

Blackie's face was calm. "They're all dogs but they've just changed their forms. I don't like changing my form, which is why I've remained like this. In terms of rank, I'm far above them."

Xiao Chengfeng immediately said, "That's right, he's our Lord Dog"

"So, that's how it is."

The third elder nodded. After that, he raised his hand in anticipation. "Where's the treasures?"

"Please, take a look," Blackie said as he took off the lids of the two buckets.

In a flash, a stench assaulted their noses, filling the whole room.

The third elder did not seem to mind at all. Instead, he lunged forward frantically, sniffing at it as best he could.

"Yes, yes, yes, that's precisely the smell. It's so addicting!"

He was incredibly excited. A glint flashed in his eyes as he said, "Thank you, dog friend. You actually brought back so much. It far exceeded my expectations!"

Blackie said earnestly, "These two buckets have been saved up by my race over countless years. I hope you'll use it wisely."

"Don't worry, you've contributed far too much to the Wisdom Pill Pavilion. We'll definitely remember your deeds!"

The third elder had a touched look on his face. After that, he carefully brought the two buckets to the inner palace.

Looking at his retreating back, Xiao Chengfeng and the others had a look of sympathy on their faces. Sometimes, not knowing the truth was a form of happiness.

The third elder walked down the long corridor before he entered a secret room.

Over there, six old men were sitting down cross-legged. They were all surrounded by flames and submerged in the gray mist.

If someone was there, they would definitely let out a cry of surprise. That was because the six of them were the six grand elders of the Wisdom Pill Pavilion. They were the highest-ranked individuals after the pavilion master.

Not only were they incredibly proficient at alchemy, they had heavenly fires around them. Their control of fire was at its peak, and they were incredibly powerful in combat.

However, they were bathed in the gray mist at that moment.

The third elder was already incredibly used to that sight.

He was in charge of external affairs and he controlled most of the affairs in the Wisdom Pill Pavilion. He focused on collecting the gray mist while the pavilion master and the grand elders hid behind the scenes. They used the gray mist to boost their cultivation. Once they prepared everything, their skills would reach their peak, and the Wisdom Pill Pavilion would become the strongest clan in the Origins Realm!

"You're here."

One of the elders slowly opened his eyes and spoke in a raspy voice.

"Elders, I've brought the treasure that the pavilion master wanted. The dog and his race are all just idiots. They gave away the treasure just like that. They even brought two whole buckets!"

The third elder placed the two buckets in front of them.

"Oh? It really is something amazing!"

"This is what the pavilion master has been looking for. I can't believe we benefitted so much from the recruitment this time."

"Dogs will always be dogs. They'll never be as intelligent as humans."

They looked at the two buckets as their eyes flashed with greed. They had a look of longing as well.

One of them suddenly said, "There's so much of it, the pavilion master might not be able to finish it all himself."

"I think so, too. Why don't we share the burden with him?" someone else said.

"You're right. Such a good thing can't be anything ordinary. It can't be consumed in too large of a volume, so we can't give the pavilion master too much."

"That's true, that's true."

Immediately, they started to try it out. The third elder would naturally not give up the opportunity, so he joined them as well. He ate two mouthfuls of it immediately and felt incredibly happy.

"The taste is very unique. I've never tasted anything like it. Not bad."

"I can already feel the power inside my body moving. The effects are extraordinarily good. It takes effect so fast as well."

"It's some really good stuff. No wonder the pavilion master likes it."

After a moment, they smacked their lips. The two buckets of manure were now left with a little over a bucket.

The third elder did not delay things any longer. He brought the rest of it to an even deeper place for storage.

The place had been completely emptied. It was like its own isolated space. He was surrounded by stars and there did not seem to be any land around him.

In the middle was a floating old man. His beard flowed with the wind. He seemed to have merged with heaven and earth. Yet, a dense gray mist permeated from within him as it interacted with everything around him.

One by one, pills that contained the gray mist were brought over to him and placed in his mouth.

The third elder said respectfully, "Pavilion master, the treasure you wanted is here. There's a lot of it."

The pavilion master opened his eyes slowly. When he saw the two buckets, he let out a smile, "Very good, there's actually more than a bucket!"

With a wave of his hand, the wooden bucket flew to him. He then tasted a mouthful.

"Hmm? The taste is a little different from last time. It's obviously of a different grade. The effects are a little worse than last time as well. However, there's a lot of it, so I can enjoy it properly!"

Gulp, gulp, gulp.

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Very quickly, the treasure was all consumed by the Wisdom Pill Pavilion's master. He put down the wooden bucket, still dissatisfied.

He slowly asked, "You've done well this time. Have you figured out where the dog race is?"

"Uhm…"

The third elder was stunned for a moment as he shook his head and said, "No."

"Idiot!"

The pavilion master cursed loudly as he said coldly, "The dog race can produce such a treasure, it's obvious we should own them. That way, we'll have a neverending supply! You actually didn't bother taking the chance to look into where the dog race is. You lost such a golden opportunity."

At the pavilion master's words, the third elder was filled with embarrassment.

He was way too naive. He was nowhere near as cunning as the pavilion master.

He merely wanted to trick the dog race, but the pavilion master wanted to attack them at their roots. He had not thought of such an amazing tactic, it was really a pity.

He said reluctantly, "Pavilion master, why don't I ask that dog to bring me back to them?"

The pavilion master let out a cold laugh. "If you do that right now, it would only invite suspicion. Bring them over here and tell them I want to give them something amazing."

"Understood." There was a glint in the third elder's eyes as he went out to perform his task.

At the same time, Blackie and the others were discussing their next move.

Xiao Chengfeng said with some concern, "Lord Dog, are you really sure you can deal with the Wisdom Pill Pavilion's pavilion master? He's a Wisdom Dictator, and he has swallowed so much gray mist. He's probably already deep into the path of a dictator."

Blackie smiled slightly, "Haha, don't worry. It's just gray mist. I've eaten it before, too!"

Blackie raised his paw and a gray mist started to surge out of it, scaring everyone.

"G-gray mist?!"

"You've also been contaminated and turned into one of them!"

"Lord Dog, why did you swallow that, too? We're done for, we're all done for!"

The two lords of the Divine Sword Mountain, Yun Chen and Xiao Chengfeng all had looks of panic. They all hurriedly ran away from Blackie with a look of alarm.

Only Fu Yuanhai was different. He looked like he was retreating in a panic, but he had a curious glint in his eyes.

Blackie had an exasperated look on his face. "What are you panicking for? The gray mist has always been a way of cultivation. The one I have is the complete version. It's different from the others."

What?

Everyone was stunned. After that, they calmed down and went to feel the gray mist on Blackie's paws. Their hearts were slightly shocked.

Even though it was the gray mist, they could not feel any sinister energy from the gray mist that Blackie produced. It was as if it had been purified.

"What's this?" the Mountain Lord asked.

Blackie had a serious look on his face as he said in a low voice, "My master's collecting the gray mist to purify it and bring it back to its natural order, filling the gaps in the great Wisdom!"

That was what Daji had realized at first, and had told everyone.

The moment the gray mist arrived at the expert's place, it would slowly fuse into the area. It would cause the area's Wisdom to be even clearer and more complete. It could cause everyone to grow further.

It was that realization that made everyone understand that the gray mist was a flaw in Wisdom. Under that situation, there was no way to truly become strong.

"What? The gaps in Wisdom?"

It was the first time Xiao Chengfeng had heard of that, and he was stunned. Flaws in Wisdom were just like flaws in techniques. Any environment that had those flaws would restrict the cultivators within it. Then, there was no way for them to reach the peak.

Blackie nodded. "That's right. That's why those who absorbed the gray mist will see a drastic increase in their power. That's because it's the gaps that they're lacking! Once the flaws are fixed, their powers would naturally rise."

The Divine Sword Mountain's lord had a change in expression. He had been dealt a massive blow. "T-then... Should cultivators absorb the gray mist?"

That was completely in conflict with the records on the Divine Sword Mountain.

Since ancient times, the gray mist had always been tied to misfortune. They were regarded as calamities. The disasters it brought forth needed to be suppressed.

Yet, Blackie was telling him that the gray mist was what Wisdom lacked?

The second lord said suspiciously, "Lord Dog, you've got to be lying to me."

Blackie glared as he said, "I've been acting this way all my life, I've never lied!" The moment he said that, they looked at Blackie even more suspiciously.

Blackie had used his own poop as the registration fee and had even brought two large buckets to trick the Wisdom Pill Pavilion. They even called it a massive treasure. How was he not lymg to them?

Was he not just making himself look even more suspicious?

How were they supposed to believe him?

"Ahem, I obviously believe you, Lord Dog!"

Xiao Chengfeng let out a light cough, choosing to believe Lord Dog unconditionally. Most of it was the belief in the expert.

Even the gray mist would have a use at the expert's place!

Xiao Chengfeng did not doubt that at all.

The mountain lord said, "Lord Dog, you mean to say that the gray mist is what's lacking in Wisdom. Yet, you can't absorb it normally. You'd have to absorb it at the expert's place?

"That's right. Only with the gray mist will Wisdom be complete." Blackie nodded.

Everyone nodded, somewhat able to understand that.

Only... Why did Wisdom split in the first place? Why did it appear in the form of a gray mist?

No one could answer that.

Xiao Chengfeng was already starting to fill in the blanks as he said respectfully, "No wonder the expert's collecting gray mist. He's trying to help everyone repair Wisdom!"

At that moment, the third elder ran out from the inner palace.

He event shouted, "Friend, friend, hurry up and come with me. The pavilion master wants to see you."

Oh?

Everyone looked at the third elder at the same time.

They had just given them two buckets of manure, but they were being invited inside. They actually felt a little bad.

However, Blackie immediately had an emotional look on his face. "The pavilion master's really looking for me?

The third elder sniggered internally when he saw Blackie's face. That dog was so easy to trick.

He nodded. "That's right. The pavilion master's really happy with what you've just given him. He says he wants to gift you something amazing."

Blackie suddenly said, "Isn't the pavilion master currently in seclusion?

The third elder said, "That's right, but the pavilion master likes you too much.

He decided to stop everything he was doing just to see you."

Blackie said bashfully, "Won't that be too much trouble? I think we should save it for another time."

"Why are you talking so much... Ahem, I mean, we should hurry up over. We shouldn't let the pavilion master wait too long."

The third elder was so anxious that he almost lost his composure.

"Alright, let's go then."

Blackie and the third elder walked down the long corridor toward the dark inner palace.𝓵𝓲𝙗𝓻𝓮𝓪𝙙.𝒄𝓸𝒎

At that moment, the six grand elders had already kept the gray mist. What Blackie saw were merely kind smiles.

"They're the grand elders of the Wisdom Pill Pavilion. The master's right behind." The third elder gave a simple introduction before continuing.

In the next moment, they arrived at where the pavilion master was.

The pavilion master had kept the gray mist as well. He looked like a kindly old man as he looked at Blackie and the others with a warm smile…

Chapter 870

"The Wisdom Pill Pavilion welcomes the addition of the dog race. I heard that you're the descendants of the ancient divine dogs. You're definitely incredible."

The pavilion master was full of praise.

"We just wanted to contribute to the Wisdom Pill Pavilion."

Blackie replied in a placating manner. He looked around and had a happy smile on his face when he saw the two empty buckets.

If it had all been finished, then they were assured a victory.

"The treasures you've given us are amazing. I can't just take your things without giving you something in return. These are six dictator-level Heavenly Awakening Pills that can let you truly experience what Wisdom is. Just my sincere thanks."

After the pavilion master said that, he waved his hand. Six pills appeared in front of five of them. The pills had a dense medicinal smell to them and they were incredibly radiant, brimming with Wisdom.

Yet, they were all a bit apprehensive.

They did not dare to eat the pills.

There was no way they could just be given those pills for no reason.

They knew the problems with the Wisdom Pill Pavilion, so they refused to believe that there was nothing wrong with the pills.

They glanced at the master, noticing that he had a dark look on his face. His eyes had an indescribable look to them. Even the third elder had a sinister smile.

There was definitely a problem. A big problem!

Just as they were put in a difficult position, Blackie opened his mouth. With a suck, the six pills were sucked into his mouth. 𝓵𝓲𝙗𝓻𝓮𝓪𝙙.𝒄𝓸𝒎

At that moment, he knew what the pavilion master had done.

There were no great problems with the pills. It was just that the pills contained gray mist!

Anyone normal would be contaminated by the gray mist after eating it and would turn into someone like the pavilion master.

Of course, that was useless against Balckie. Blackie already had gray mist in his body, so he could handle them easily.

Burp.

Blackie let out a burp as he patted his stomach in satisfaction. "Thank you, the pills taste quite good."

Everyone was dumbfounded and confused.

The pavilion master looked at Blackie with a stunned expression.

However, Xiao Chengfeng and the others let out a sigh of relief. They looked at Blackie thankfully. Blackie was so noble to help everyone with that burden.

"Friend, I gave one to each of you, but you swallowed it all alone. Isn't that a little inappropriate?"

The pavilion master had a sour look on his face. If everyone had one pill, then they could drag all of them down. Yet, only Blackie had eaten the pills while the others remained free.

Blackie let out a cold laugh. "It's incredibly appropriate. I'm their lord. Obviously, all the benefits should go to me. They listen to me anyway."

Listen to him?

The pavilion master frowned before saying, "If that's the case, then take out all the treasures you have. Find a way to make the whole dog race submit to the Wisdom Pill Pavilion."

Xiao Chengfeng raised his eyebrow as he said, "What are you talking about?"

Even though the dog race was not real, the pavilion master's words were still obviously absurd.

"Haha, I'm talking to your lord. Who said you could speak?!"

The friendly smile on the pavilion master's face had disappeared, turning into a cold look. He said rudely, "Friend, do you know that I've purposely added something to those pills you just ate? You should already be feeling me inside of you. We've already become one. Now, do as I say."

Feel him?

Already one?

That sounded far too weird. Others would have definitely misunderstood!

Blackie felt disgusted hearing that and almost vomited.

He immediately shouted, "Go to hell, you old fart. I can't feel anything! I'll sit on you, you know!"

What?

The pavilion master's expression sank. He immediately raised his hand as gray mist appeared. The pavilion master prepared to activate the gray mist that Blackie had eaten to show Blackie the truth.

Yet, Blackie remained on the spot. Nothing happened to him.

"How's this possible? How are you fine?!"

The pavilion master refused to believe what was happening

Blackie's face was stern as he walked forward and said, "Whatever, I wanted to play around with you more, but since things have come to this, I'll reveal my cards. I came here for justice!"

The pavilion master noticed that something was wrong. His face darkened as he said, full of killing intent, "Justice? With you alone?!"

"What? Were you all pretending before?"

The Wisdom Pill Pavilion's third elder looked at Blackie and the others with shock and rage. "Why did you do that?"

The pavilion master said darkly, "There's no need to ask. It looks like they already know our plan. That's why they're here. No matter, all of them shall die!"

"The pavilion master's right. They're just a bunch of idiots. They'll have to die!"

The six grand elders appeared as well, cutting off the path of retreat. The elders were filled with killing intent.

Xiao Chengfeng wiped his face at that moment, revealing his true face. "Third elder, look who I am."

"It's you?!"

The third elder's eyes narrowed as his face twisted into hatred.

After that, he laughed coldly. "Hahaha, you dared to barge into this place? Before, I tolerated you for the sake of the Wisdom Pill Pavilion's plans. I can't believe you actually came here like lambs to slaughter! Pavilion master, they're the ones who ruined my plans last time. They seem to be collecting gray mist as well."

"So, that's who they are."

The pavilion master narrowed his eyes as he looked at Blackie and the others. "Do you think you're very smart coming to the Wisdom Pill Pavilion like this? Hahaha, what a joke. You gave us two buckets of treasures for no reason. You helped us improve our skills and even came in here for us to kill you. You're giving us your lives and your treasures. How smart of you."

"Hahaha-"

The others started to laugh with the pavilion master as well. They looked at Blackie and the others like they were looking at idiots.

The pavilion master said cruelly, "You'd better give us the rest of your treasures. I might be able to let you have a quick death!"

Xiao Chengfeng had a strange look on his face as he mocked, "Give it all to you? There's a lot of it, but I'm worried you won't be able to stomach it!"

Blackie had a look filled with disdain. "Idiot. Since you know we came with ill intentions, how could you still laugh after eating what we brought? You can scheme with your pills, so why can't we do anything to the treasure?"

The moment Blackie said that, the people from the Wisdom Pill Pavilion had a sudden change in expression. "What do you mean?"

Blackie smirked as he laughed coldly. "Haha, time to let you see the divine skill I purposely created for you. Piss explosion!"

Blackie's power suddenly surged. "Ugh!" The pavilion master and the others had a sudden change of expression. They suddenly felt their stomachs churning as the power that had been fused into their bodies started to run chaotically through their bodies.

It was as if a room filled with alcohol had been lit ablaze.

Boom!

Everyone's bodies exploded together.

Blackie widened his eyes as he said happily, "So, it wasn't just the pavilion master. You all ate it as well. That's great, it saves me so much trouble."

Chapter 871

"Ugh!"

The Wisdom Pill Pavilion's people started to wail in agony as their bodies started to explode.

At the same time, a stench was emanating from their bodies.

"What's happening? What did you do?" "Poop explosion? Are you telling me what we ate was… No! Impossible! You're lying!"

"How disgusting. You actually launched a sneak attack on us, how despicable!"

Their physical bodies were being destroyed and healing at the same time. They would not die so easily. They were just crying due to the defilement.

"Did you really think we'd give you the actual good stuff? How naive. Come see what you all

ate."

With a wave of Blackie's paw, the Fallen Immortal Mountain's wildlife appeared in front of everyone. Blackie collecting the two buckets of manure was shown as well.

"Aaah, it really is that. It really is…"

"Die, all of you need to die!"

"Isn't it just some glorified fertilizer? So what if we ate it? Real men can handle anything. It's better than dying!"

"That's right. You'll pay for our humiliation with your lives!"

"Let's trap their souls in poop for ten thousand years!"

The pavilion leader and the others were glaring at them fiercely as they roared loudly at Blackie and the others.

Their powers poured out as their bodies reconstructed themselves, slowly coming back.

Normally, they would be able to reconstruct their bodies with just a thought. Yet, their powers were flowing weirdly and were a little out of control at that moment.

Blackie let out a cold smile as he said plainly, "Haha, unlimited Poop Explosion!"

"Ugh!"

Their bodies started to explode over and over again.

"Impossible. How's this happening? Even the gray mist seems to be subdued!"

The pavilion leader panicked as he looked at Blackie with reluctance and disbelief. 𝑙𝘪𝑏𝓇𝑒𝑎𝒹.𝘤𝑜𝘮

He did not know that Blackie's piss had been mixed inside. It was incredibly strong at warding off evil. Even the gray mist would need to retreat.

"Ah, this is too much. You've crossed the line." The third elder of the Wisdom Pill Pavilion's face was twisted. He clenched his teeth in incredible anger.

He was full of hatred.

He had been a noble figure.

Yet, Xiao Chengfeng and the others had humiliated him over and over. He had always held himself back for the sake of the Wisdom Pill Pavilion's plan. He wanted to make Xiao Chengfeng and the others regret everything.

Yet, what happened was an even greater humiliation. Even the pavilion leader was humiliated. That feeling caused him to go crazy.

That group was not human!

They were too arrogant in their ways!

"You're trying to kill us with your current state? I think I should just give you a quick death instead!"

Xiao Chengfeng let out a cold laugh. He suddenly acted, pulling out his sword as he slashed right at the third elder.

"Heavenly Flame Shield!"

The third elder widened his eyes as he let out

a roar.

He used his full power to conjure up a black flame, using it to shield his body.

Yet, the shield was slashed through by the sword. It went right at the third elder.

"How is this possible? You've broken through and become a Wisdom Dictator?!" the third elder shouted out in disbelief.

A Wisdom Dictator was not something so easy to become.

A lot of preparations had to be made. Then, they would have to seclude themselves for thousands of years or it would be impossible to breakthrough.

How could Xiao Chengfeng have passed that hurdle?

Only, no one answered him.

The sword aura slashed through his body.

He was dead.

At the same time, the Divine Sword Mountain's lord and the others started to attack the others from the Wisdom Pill Pavilion.

The six elders were extraordinary at combat, but they had been affected by the Poop Explosion. Not only were their powers being suppressed, their bodies were constantly exploding as well. There was no way they could hang on. Their souls were already on the brink of disappearing from the attacks.

"You're all…looking for death!" the pavilion leader roared in a low voice before he finally attacked.

He pointed a finger at Xiao Chengfeng.

"Wisdom Defying Finger!"

A massive finger shot toward Xiao Chengfeng.

With that finger, Wisdom started to revolt. It caused the world to distort and was enough to shatter Xiao Chengfeng.

Xiao Chengfeng's countless slashes were being destroyed.

Yet, just as it started to descend, a paw dropped down from the skies, shattering the finger. "This dog's actually so strong. You…ugh!" The pavilion leader looked at Blackie with shock and anger. He only said one sentence before his body exploded again.

"Killing you would be like killing a chicken for me!"

Blackie's face was cold as he sent another paw at the pavilion leader.

The pavilion leader's body had just been reconstructed when it was shattered again.

"Ah, you're looking for death!"

The pavilion leader roared, his temper was boiling.

If he had not been tricked into eating that thing, he would not end up being trampled over by a mere dog.

Embarrassing, it was far too embarrassing.

The moment he thought about how he had treated that thing like a treasure and was now exploding from the unbearable stench over and over again, he was absolutely disgusted.

"You forced me! All of you forced me into this. Don't blame me for showing you my trump

card!"

The pavilion leader shouted with killing intent and madness.

"Gray mist, condense. My body will turn into a sea of misfortune. Gather!

"Ugh!"

At that moment, his body suddenly exploded by itself. He turned into gray mist that covered everything.

The gray mist seemed to be alive. It started to distort, slowly forming the shape of a human.

"Ah, pavilion leader, no!" "You're so ruthless!"

The six elders could not avoid misfortune as their bodies quickly dried up. The gray mist left their bodies bone-dry as it gathered toward the pavilion leader.

"Quick, interrupt his spell!"

Xiao Chengfeng and the others could naturally see that something was wrong with the pavilion master. Their expressions changed immediately as they launched various skills at the gray mist.

Yet, it was useless.

"Hehehe, I'm going to kill you all!"

From within the gray mist came a sinister voice. It caused all of them to shiver involuntarily.

His appearance slowly solidified. It vaguely looked like the pavilion leader, but it was formed completely out of the gray mist. "What a strong aura of misfortune," Yun Chen had a dark look on his face as he said nervously.

The Wisdom Pill Pavilion's reach was unparalleled. It could gather a sea's worth of gray mist. The gray mist's power was even stronger than what had been sealed in the Yun clan. It was a power that even those who were incredibly strong needed to face earnestly.

"Lord Dog, what do we do?" Xiao Chengfeng asked Blackie for help as usual.

"Don't worry, I'll deal with it."

Blackie slowly walked forward as a rare serious look appeared on his face.

He opened his mouth and started to suck.

Huff.

All of the gray mist around them gathered in his mouth. Even the pavilion leader's slowly solidifying body started to disperse, slowly being sucked up by Blackie.

"Stupid dog, you're crazy. Do you think everything will be fine once you swallow the gray mist? The gray mist will explode in your body and contaminate you as well!"

The pavilion master laughed, "Hahaha, you're done for. You're about to turn into the same type of being as me!"

Chapter 872

Huff!

The unending gray mist was all absorbed into Blackie's mouth.

Blackie's stomach started to expand. It started to look like a ball.

The pavilion leader cried out in agony. He finally lost control of his mist form as all the gray mist was swallowed by Blackie.

Woof woof woof!

Blackie cried out to the skies as his body kept expanding and shrinking, again and again…

The unending gray mist started to seep out of his body, surrounding him completely.

There was even gray mist within Blackie's pupils.

"L-L-Lord Dog, are you okay?" Xiao Chengfeng's teeth were chattering as he quietly retreated a few steps, maintaining a safe distance away from Blackie.

Even when he was facing the pavilion leader contaminated by the gray mist, he had not been afraid. Yet, he did not dare to make a single move when facing Blackie who was being contaminated by the gray mist. He was worried he'd be killed with a single wave of Blackie's paw.

The others were also looking at Blackie in fear, retreating as well.

Blackie had mentioned that the gray mist could only be cleansed in the expert's yard. He had just swallowed all the gray mist, so there would definitely be problems.

In truth, just by looking at Blackie's state, it was obvious that there were problems!

"Ugh!"

Blackie was constantly growling in a low tone. An aggressive aura exploded from within his body. The strong pressure caused Xiao Chengfeng and the others to suffocate. The gray mist was still circling his body.

However, at that moment, Blackie's pants suddenly glowed.

The glow from the pants was constantly fighting against the gray mist. In the end, it managed to suppress all of the gray mist.

The scene caused everyone's eyes to light up, pleasantly surprised.

"T-that's a very extraordinary pair of pants!"

"It's actually able to suppress all that dense gray mist. It's an amazing heavenly tool!"

"Is everything okay?"

Xiao Chengfeng answered, "These are pants that the expert made for Lord Dog. Its power might be immense, but it looks like it's still not enough."

Those words shocked everyone again.𝑙𝘪𝑏𝓇ℯ𝑎𝒹.𝒸𝘰𝓂

The expert was the expert. Just a casually made pair of pants was already so powerful. It defied all expectations.

The expert could produce peerless heavenly items whenever he pleased?

Why was he so strong?

Yun Chen said with worry, "What do we do?"

The gray mist might have temporarily been suppressed, but Lord Dog's body was still shaking. It was obvious that Blackie was struggling to hold on, and they did not know how long the pants would last. "Judging by the situation, we have to look for the expert," Xiao Chengfeng said seriously.

That was the expert's beloved dog. If anything were to happen to Blackie, he would not know what to tell the expert.

They still had time to rush to the expert. He would definitely be able to save Blackie.

"Lord Dog, I'll bring you back to the expert. Please, don't bite me," Xiao Chengfeng walked over to Blackie as he spoke meekly. Right after that, he grabbed Blackie and headed toward the Forbidden Area.

They ran as quickly as they could. In less than four hours, they arrived at the foot of Fallen Immortal Mountain.

Even though it was their second time here, the people from the Divine Sword Mountain still looked at the mountain with deep respect.

Just by looking at it, they could sense that the whole mountain was filled with the power of Wisdom. It was right in front of them, but it seemed like its own world. There were countless auras that could not be described coming from within. They did not dare to do anything reckless at all.

The stele in front of the mountain, Jiang Liu the woodcutter, and even the two who picked up manure. Even the wildlife and the plants were things that would be unbelievable to the outside world. Every flower and plant was filled with Wisdom. A commoner would be able to become an immortal just by looking at everything!

Fu Yuanhai took a deep breath as he stared at the mountain. His eyes glinted uncertainly as he quietly followed behind Xiao Chengfeng.

"How is Lord Dog doing?"

The stele and Elite King were both drawn to Blackie's condition.

They appeared at the same time and looked at Blackie anxiously.

"Xiao Chengfeng, what are you trying to pull? You caused the expert's beloved dog to end up like this?"

"I even gave you two buckets of treasure. What happened?"

Xiao Chengfeng let out a bitter smile as he said helplessly, "The gray mist is really difficult to handle. Lord Dog ate a lot of it and ended up like this. I need to hurry up the mountain. The expert might be able to do something."

"Ah, Lord Dog must be in a lot of pain."

The stele let out a sigh. It had been contaminated by the gray mist before, so it could empathize. Thankfully, the expert helped him.

ncer

The Elite King said with concern, "Let's not delay things any further then. Hurry on up."

As Xiao Chengfeng carried Blackie up the mountain, the Elite King and the stele stopped the rest from advancing.

"Xiao Chengfeng can go up alone. The expert's on a break, so it's not good for all you cultivators to go up at the same time. Please, forgive us."

The few of them were strangers. They had never met the expert before, so they were stopped.

"Haha, that's fine. We won't go up then."

The Divine Sword Mountain's lord immediately retreated.

He had really wanted to look at the expert's awesomeness. After all, being able to see such an amazing character was something that only happened once in a lifetime. However, he knew the rules as well. He was merely a side character at most at that point, he still needed to work hard.

Behind everyone, Fu Yuanhai's eyes had an imperceptible tinge of reluctance.

Xiao Chengfeng already knew the way up, so he went straight to the middle of the mountain, and the courtyard slowly appeared.

"Lord Dog, don't worry. We're here. We're right in front of your home now. You have to hold on!" Xiao Chengfeng consoled Blackie as he walked to the door. He could not help but feel a sense of apprehension. 𝒍𝒊𝒃𝒓𝙚𝙖𝙙.𝓬𝙤𝙢

Blackie had ended up like that. Would the expert be angry and decide to kill him?

Ah, he had been too reckless. He should not have allowed Lord Dog to suck up the gray mist!

Xiao Chengfeng clenched his teeth and knocked on the door.

Knock knock knock.

"Xiao Chengfeng has an urgent matter for Lord Saint."

"Oh, no." Nanan was the one who opened the door. Her eyes flashed as she looked at Xiao Chengfeng in confusion. However, when she saw Blackie on Xiao Chengfeng's back, her eyes widened anxiously.

"What happened to Blackie?"

"It's all my fault for being so weak. I caused Lord Dog to be like this."

Xiao Chengfeng's face was filled with self-blame as he brought Blackie inside.

At that moment, Daji and the others had already come forward as well. When they saw Blackie, their expressions changed. They were filled with anxiety and anger. They even had a violent glint in their eyes.

Blackie was not only the expert's beloved dog, he was also an existence that had been with the expert since the very start. Practically all of them had been helped by Blackie before. However, at that moment, Blackie was reduced to that state.

Looking at him holding back the pain, tears started to form in Dragin's eyes.

Daji had a serious look on her face. "Blackie ate too much gray mist."

"That's right. This time, we met an incredibly strong gray mist. It's all my fault. I should've asked for reinforcements earlier. Can we save Lord Dog?"

Xiao Chengfeng's face was incredibly bitter as he kept blaming himself.

"The gray mist won't come out so easily. I'm worried that it's currently corrupting Blackie."

Daji shook her head as she frowned.

When she collected the gray mist before, she had always killed the host before sealing it. Yet, she could not kill Blackie in that situation.

"Oh, no."

Suddenly, the door to the backyard opened. Li Nianfan walked over from the backyard and could not help but be stunned when he saw Blackie on the ground. After that, he hurried over.

"Is this…rabies?!"

Chapter 873

Rabies?

Everyone was confused at the new word, but all of them relaxed.

Since the expert knew the illness, it probably meant there was a cure.

Xiao Chengfeng took a deep breath as he said regretfully, "Lord Saint, it's all my fault. I did not protect Blackie."

He was already prepared to be punished.

However, Li Nianfan waved it off, saying calmly, "There's no need for that. This has nothing to do with you. This illness is nothing much either. It's fine."

Blackie was reduced to that state by the gray mist, but it was not a serious illness?

All they could say was that the expert was still the expert. Li Nianfan said, "Dragin, go into the storeroom and bring me my syringe and the medicines next to it." "Oh."

Dragin acknowledged it and rushed into the storeroom.

She was naturally incredibly curious about the storeroom.

There were countless treasures inside. She had personally seen Li Nianfan casually take out amazing treasures from within it. It was like magic.

It was not just her. Everyone else was filled with curiosity when it came to the storeroom as well.

That was also Dragin's first time inside the storeroom.

The storeroom was very big. After the tidying up from the last time, it was much tidier inside, even if it was still a little messy. At the very least, everything had been sorted into categories.

Bookshelves, cooking equipment, farming tools, work tools… Everything had been organized well. Whether it was the books or the pots and pans, all of them would definitely cause pandemonium in the world if they were brought out. They would be heavenly objects fought over by countless cultivators.

In the deepest part of the storeroom, there were piles and piles of boxes as well. A vague heavenly power could be felt coming from them. It was even more impressive compared to the things outside.

Even though she was already used to everything around the place, the storeroom still caused Dragin to feel a sense of pressure.

It was too absurd.

Compared to everything inside, the things outside were nothing!

She followed Li Nianfan's instructions and looked for the syringe and medicines. However, she suddenly stopped when she arrived at the door. She looked curiously at a few of the things that were hanging there with confusion and curiosity.

She picked something up and looked at the words on it.

"Black Silk?"

What was that?

She would have to ask big brother.

Dragin's eyes flashed as she decided to just bring it along

Li Nianfan had been wondering why Dragin was taking so long, but he immediately took a breath of cold air when he saw what she brought out. He could not help but avert his gaze.

He was doomed.

What could he do? He was going to be doomed!

Yet, Dragin did not know what was going through Li Nianfan's mind. She happily rushed to Li Nianfan's side as she asked curiously, "Big brother, are these clothes? They feel so strange. There's so little cloth, and a lot of places are exposed. Also, what does the black silk mean?"

Li Nianfan let out a slight cough as he forced himself to keep his calm. "Ahem, black silk is actually a special stocking. Wearing it…yes, will give you a special kind of beauty. These clothes are used for special dances that enhance one's beauty as well."

The moment he said that, the eyes of all of the women around glowed as they looked at the black stockings and clothes hungrily.

No wonder they felt strangely fond of those clothes when they saw them. It could actually increase beauty.

Li Nianfan's lips twitched as he said, "That's not something a kid can wear. You need long legs and a well-developed body."

Little Fox looked at the black stockings longingly and said, "Brother Li, can I try it out? I have long legs and I think I'm quite well-developed."

Ah, that…

Li Nianfan could not help but glance at her.

She really was well-developed. She had curves in all the right places.

Of course, she would be able to wear it, but the main thing was who would be able to hold back if she did…

Daji could not help but say, "Mr. Li, why didn't you take out such nice clothes before?"

"I actually just thought about it not long ago," Li Nianfan sighed as he said honestly.

He had prepared those things for Daji and Fire Pheonix. It was to spice up their bedroom activities.

Everyone understood what the stockings could do. Those clothes were quite special. With certain dances to accompany it, it would be very alluring.

He had planned on using it soon, but he never expected Dragin to take it out just like that.

He was forced to say that they were normal clothes. Otherwise, would he not be labeled as a pervert?

In truth, Daji and Fire Phoenix had fox tails and phoenix wings. They were natural-born cosplayers. The joys he could get from watching them wear those clothes were hard to describe. It only recently did Li Nianfan suddenly remember about the black stockings.

However…

If Qin Manyun and the others wanted to wear it as well, Li Nianfan did not mind. At the most, he would get a few more nosebleeds.

Suddenly, Blackie's whimpering snapped Li Nianfan out of his thoughts. He laid on the ground and wagged his tail. He was looking at Li Nianfan pitifully, and his eyes even started to tear up. He was suffering immensely.

'I've been lying down here for so long, withstanding the pain. All of you are over there discussing stockings. Are you all people?

'Hurry up and save me!'

"That's right, I almost forgot. I have to save Blackie."

Li Nianfan pat Blackie on the head as he put some medicine in the syringe before stabbing it into Blackie's butt.

The moment the needle was in, Blackie no longer shook. His eyes were no longer rolling as well. He had noticeably calmed down a lot.

"Lord Saint, is one needle all it takes?" Xiao Chengfeng was stunned. He knew it would be easy for the expert but he did not think it would be that easy.

Li Nianfan smiled and nodded, "Yes, Blackie will be fine after a few days of rest. Thank you for sending Blackie back. Otherwise, he would've turned into a mad dog."

"Lord Saint, you're being too polite. It's my fault for not protecting Blackie."

Xiao Chengfeng waved it off, not daring to take credit. He was already incredibly lucky the expert did not blame him.𝑙𝑖𝑏𝓇𝘦𝑎𝒹.𝑐𝑜𝓂

"Would you like to stay behind for a meal?" Li Nianfan invited.

"I've already taken up so much time. I won't stay much longer," Xiao Chengfeng rejected while he held back the pain.

A meal was incredibly valuable, but he knew very well that he had no right to stay behind for a meal after failing to protect Blackie. If he had accepted the expert's generosity, he might have caused the expert to be unhappy.

Even though he liked to show off, he knew his place in front of the expert.

Hence, Li Nianfan sent Xiao Chengfeng off. Turning around, he saw that the ladies had already taken the stockings and were figuring out how to put them on.

The scene felt a bit off, but it was also incredibly exciting.

"To have these fairies wearing stockings, I must be the luckiest person alive…'𝓁𝑖𝒷𝑟𝘦𝒶𝑑.𝒸𝘰𝘮

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Very quickly, Daji and the others opened up one of the stockings as they looked at it curiously in their hands.

"What a strange pair of pants," Fire Phoenix could not help but say.

It was one thing for it to be so thin, but it was also full of holes. It seemed to be transparent as well. Would wearing it not reveal all their flesh?

If one were to call them pants, they did not really block anything. If one said they were not pants, they seemed to be somewhat wearable.

Shi Tuqin curiously reached out and touched it. Her eyes started to glint.

She exclaimed, "This feels so slippery. It's cool and feels incredibly smooth. Just touching it feels unbelievably comfortable. It would probably feel even more comfortable to wear it."

The others nodded as well.

They were all immortals and had seen various treasures. Yet, it was the first time they had seen such special pants and material. With the fact that the expert had brought it out, they could not help but feel curious.

The stockings were probably a form of treasure as well.

"Does it really feel that nice to touch?" Li Nianfan got curious as well. He could not help but reach out and touch it. He was immediately shocked.

That feeling was impeccable. If Daji and the others wore it, would it feel even better to touch them?

It really was something gifted by the system. Why did he let it collect dust on the wall before this?

"Can we put it on now?" Fire Phoenix looked at Li Nianfan in anticipation. Her fiery eyes were filled with hope.

"Not yet."

Li Nianfan shook his head. "What you're wearing right now doesn't match with the stockings. Hold on, I have to design some clothes that would go with it."

Stockings were something that needed very specifics clothes to accompany them. Otherwise, they would look incredibly out of place. Li Nianfan would naturally not allow something like that to happen.

Immediately, he picked up a pen and a piece of paper and started to design something. Daji and the others looked for a while before they started to head off to do their own things.

Daji and Fire Phoenix were in charge of cooking. Nanan, Dragin, and Qin Manyun went to the backyard to tend to the fruits and vegetables. Shi Tuqin and Little Fox went to wash the clothes. They split up their tasks incredibly clearly.

Blackie remained lying on the ground. Waves of gray mist started to slowly flow out of his body and be absorbed into the surrounding area, integrating itself with the wisdom around the courtyard and patching up the deficiencies.

Xiao Bai was the one who was the freest.

Everyone had their own awareness. They enjoyed the feeling of busying themselves during their carefree days. It had been a long time since anyone slacked off. After all, it was boring not doing anything the whole day.

Xiao Bai looked around and finally rested his gaze on Blackie. He walked over and started to massage Blackie, saying kindly, "Blackie, don't worry. Let me help you hurry up your recovery."

After having dinner, Li Nianfan threw himself into creative works. He was completely immersed. Even his eyes started to shine brightly as he enjoyed himself during the process.

He did not stop even when the sky was completely dark. At that moment, there were already over thirty of his creations stacked up in front of him. All of them were clothes that were incredibly suited to be worn with stockings.

Not far away, Daji and the others naturally gathered together as they looked at Li Nianfan silently. Their eyes were all doubtful.

Qin Manyun could not help but say, "Surely he's too immersed in this? Are the clothes really that amazing? He seems to look so happy."

Shi Tuqin nodded meaningfully, "He's basically forgotten everything else. Now I know that he actually has his hobbies, too."

Before, Li Nianfan would always be incredibly calm and would always have deep insights about everything. No matter what, everything he did would casually cause heaven and earth to resonate with him. Everything he ended up doing was unrivaled, so everything he did was done calmly.

Yet, he was completely immersed and unable to stop designing the clothes at that moment. It really seemed like a rare hobby for Li Nianfan.

They had to say that the clothes really did look quite special. It felt like something from a whole new world.

Daji said seriously, "It looks like these stockings are incredibly important to him. We'll have to properly wear them for him to look at." 𝙡𝙞𝒃𝓻𝒆𝓪𝒅.𝓬𝒐𝒎

The girls could not help but look at their figures. Long legs, incredible figures, and supple skin. They should be able to satisfy the requirements to wear the stockings. They could not afford to disappoint Li Nianfan.

"Alright, let's stop here for now."

It was past midnight when Li Nifanfan put down his pen and let out a satisfied smile.

Over 50 clothes. It was enough for now. He was anticipating it…

Daji walked over and said, "It's late. Let's go and rest."

"Okay."

Li Nianfan nodded before he brought Daji and Fire Phoenix back to their room.

The next day, Li Nianfan flew to the Heavenly Palace on the Deluxe Merit Cloud.

There were no obstacles on their way, so they went straight to where the Seven Fairies were.

With the state of the Seven Dimensions, Xiao Chengfeng, Yang Jing and the others were all busy with the Origins Realm. The Seven Fairies were incredibly idle, and had been playing around in the Heavenly Palace. When they heard that Li Nianfan was there, they immediately waited for him respectfully.

When they saw Li Nianfan, they said, "Greetings, Lord Saint."

"Seven Fairies, sorry for disturbing you. These are just some small presents, I hope you like it."

Li Nianfan took out the fruit basket that he had prepared. There were exactly seven baskets, and each of them were filled with fruits. They were many kinds of fruits, and the amount was quite substantial.

He had gone over to ask for a favor, so he naturally had to go prepared. The only thing he could really bring was something like a fruit basket, so he naturally had to be very careful with it.

"Wow, Lord Saint, you're being too polite. We like these fruits so much. How could we not like them?"

The Seven Fairies' eyes brightened, and even their breathing started to quicken.

Even The Jade Emperor and Empress that were observing them had envious gazes. They thought about asking for some once Li Nianfan went back.

some

Li Nianfan's place had greatly improved in its Wisdom after integrating the gray mist. Everything inside had evolved. The fruits contained near-perfect Wisdom. Eating them would provide great benefits.

After all, they were in an environment that lacked Wisdom. Unless they relied on the expert's fruits, their cultivation improved far too slowly.

"I came over here to ask for a favor."

Li Nianfan went straight to the point as he took out his drawing.

The Seven Fairies' eyes brightened when they saw the various dresses on the papers.

The designs were incredibly unique. They were beautiful and special both in terms of how they looked and how they were designed. It really widened their horizons.

So, clothes could be designed like that.

The Seven Fairies were all incredibly adept at sewing. So, they knew at a glance that those dresses were incredibly good at showing off one's figure. It was much better than the clothes they normally wore. If a woman wore it, it would be incredibly eye-catching.

There were even super short skirts, and long skirts, even sheath dresses… All of them looked heavenly.

Just by looking at it, all of them had the urge to wear the dresses.

He really was the expert. Even the clothes he designed were so unbelievable and shocking.

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"These clothes look so fresh and unique. Lord Saint, you really are amazing," Hong exclaimed. The other six fairies looked at Li Nianfan with admiration as well.

Lan looked at all the drawings. She raised her eyebrows slightly as she said, "However, I keep feeling like something's missing."

Most of the dresses could be worn by themselves, but some of them were far too short. It was left emptier at the bottom, which made her want to add something to it.

"Good eye. These outfits are all meant to go with stockings," Li Nianfan praised before producing a pair of stockings.

The Seven Fairies looked at it curiously before they were taken aback. They felt like the stockings were a bit exaggerated in design, but they also fit their aesthetic views perfectly. It made them really want to try it

on.

There were no girls who did not like to look pretty, it was something that came naturally.

Li Nianfan could tell what they were thinking with a glance. He laughed and said, "If you like it, I still have extras to give to you."

The Seven Fairies in stockings. Li Nianfan was about to turn the Heavenly Palace upside down…𝙡𝙞𝓫𝙧𝒆𝙖𝓭.𝙘𝙤𝙢

"Really? Then thank you, Lord Saint."

They bowed to Li Nifanfan again, incredibly thankful.

Other than being beautiful, they could see that the stockings themselves were incredibly extraordinary. They were an incredibly rare treasure that could stand both the heat and the cold. Even preventing fire and water were just basic functions.

After that, they started to work on Li Nianfan's designs incredibly earnestly.

Even though there were seven of them, clothes were not something that could be done that quickly.

Li Nianfan looked on as he observed them.

The Seven Fairies were using actual clouds. Every time they raised their hands, the clouds turned into threads. The threads danced on their fingertips beautifully.

They dyed the threads using the colors of the rainbow. The colors were naturally something that could not be compared to anything in the normal world. It caused the clothes to exude a heavenly aura.

They really were immortals. How amazing.

Li Nianfan sighed in his heart. He could not help but feel that his stockings were amazing.

After four hours, Li Nianfan brought the clothes back, incredibly satisfied.

Daji and the others were full of anticipation. They were incredibly curious about the clothes and stockings Li Nianfan had. At the same time, they were a little apprehensive. They did not know if Li Nianfan would be happy with it after they put them on. If Li Nianfan was disappointed, they would be incredibly sad.

After all, it was rare for Li Nianfan to be so passionate about something.

The next moment, they looked up at the same time. When they saw the signature golden cloud in the skies, they let out a smile on their faces.

Li Nianfan was carrying a large wooden box in his hands. The moment he landed safely, they rushed forward and surrounded him.

Daji asked, "How did things go?"

"The Seven Fairies have incredibly deft fingers. All of the clothes have already been made."

Li Nianfan gulped down some water before he put the box down and said, "Take a look for yourselves."

Immediately, the girls impatiently opened the box and looked at what was inside.

Li Nianfan chose the appropriate clothes for each of them. After that, he gave them a stocking each before he impatiently asked them to head inside and change.

The girls obediently listened to Li Nianfan's instructions and went to change their clothes.

Looking at them enter their rooms one by one, Li Nianfan could not stop his heart from beating quickly. He was filled with anticipation as he waited for the moment they walked out.

Even time seemed to go slower. 𝓁𝑖𝒷𝑟𝘦𝒶𝑑.𝒸𝘰𝘮

Finally, with a creak, the girls walked out of their rooms one by one, neatly presenting themselves in front of Li Nianfan.

On their bodies were naturally the clothes that Li Nianfan had picked out for them. It was a completely different look from their usual clothes.

The only thing they had in common was the stockings that were under every one of their skirts.

Their long, fair legs were covered by the stockings. It caused their legs to look even sexier, filled with allure.

Even though they were the same stockings, each of them exuded a different feeling.

Even with stockings on, Daji still had a cold and proud feeling to her. She looked like a queen.

Fire Phoenix was incredibly hot. She had an incredible sexiness. She felt like an imperial sister.

Little Fox was more playful, but she had the seductive allure of a fox. Her charm and bubbly personality were on full display.

Shi Tuqin and Qin Manyun were elegant and stylish, they looked like secretaries.

Looking at the various girls who all had different styles in front of him, Li Nianfan's eyes brightened.

The stockings were so amazing. The moment they put it on, he felt like his mind and body were at peace.

His hard work during the night was worth it. In the future, he would have them wear it more. He had more eye candy!

At that moment, he really felt like he had won in life.

He had food and a nice place to stay. His life was carefree and his lifespan had been extended greatly. He also got to see all these beauties in stockings. He was enjoying every facet of his life.

That was right, other than the stockings, there were also those dancing outfits. If the outfits went with certain dances, it would be a feast for the eyes.

Li Nianfan was no longer that satisfied. His thoughts had started to run wild.

When Li Nianfan was considering the women in front of him, the girls were as well. They revealed expressions of surprise.

Shi Tuqin exclaimed, "I can't believe there's such a big change after we put on those clothes. The stockings look weird, but the style is something I can't even look away from."

Little Fox said happily, "These long stockings feel really comfortable."

Li Nianfan said with a pleased smile, "Do you all think it's good?"

Daji nodded, "It's really nice. These clothes aren't just pretty, they really suit us, too."

They immediately fell in love with their clothes the moment they saw them. No matter if it was in terms of style or the aura it exuded, it was really suited to them. It had perfectly shown off their good points, which caused them to look even better wearing them. Could they not like it?

As Li Nifanfan was designing the clothes, he had them in mind. So he could naturally match them perfectly.

"All the big sisters are so pretty. I want to wear those clothes, too…"

Nanan and Dragin's eyes were shining as they looked on with admiration.

However, they looked at their legs and their bodies that had not gone through puberty yet. All they could do was suppress the urge in their hearts.

They felt like if they wore clothes like that in their current state, they would only be embarrassing themselves.

After that, Li Nianfan had the girls try out the various outfits. After enjoying himself thoroughly with the sights, he went back into his room to rest after lunch.

He had only fallen asleep after midnight last night and had gone to look at the Seven Fairies sowing their clothes early in the morning. He needed a proper nap.

At the Heaven Plundering Alliance, a few figures appeared before heading into the main office.

The figures were obscured by gray mist. Only when they entered the Heaven Plundering Alliance did they reveal their true faces. If Xiao Chengfeng and the others were present, they would definitely be shocked when they recognized the person.

It was Zhou Yuanhai!

At that moment, the disciples of the Heaven Plundering Alliance were all knelt down on the floor as they said reverently, "Hail, Leader!"

He was the leader of the Heaven Plundering Alliance!

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Zhou Yuanhai had a cold look on his face as he said bluntly, "What's the progress on the matters I asked all of you to do?"

"Leader, we've done everything as you asked."

"Very good."

Zhou Yuanhai nodded with a cold smile.

He hoped that the group from the Heavenly Palace would not disappoint him. He hoped that they would be more efficient and gather more gray mist.

In truth, everything since the Divine Sword Mountain had been his plot.

The Sky Merging Sword had always been in the Heaven Plundering Alliance. He had released it and appeared as a sword servant. It had been for the sake of using Yun Chen to get close the Xiao Chengfeng and the others.

He had managed to infiltrate them and earn some of their trust.

Right after that, he revealed the internal secrets of the Wisdom Pill Pavilion. It had deepened his infiltration and established some merit for himself, making him an even more trustworthy figure.

He had already achieved the initial success! At the very least, he was already getting closer and closer to the expert!

He had even arrived at the foot of the expert's mountain and seen many secrets! 𝓵𝒊𝓫𝙧𝙚𝒂𝙙.𝒄𝓸𝒎

"Being able to refine heaven and earth, fixing the flaws in Wisdom. You've finally appeared."

Zhou Yuanhai narrowed his eyes. His expression quickly flashed from excitement to coldness.

He had seen the Fallen Immortal Mountain. He had found out that the expert was about to cleanse the gray mist. He was certain that the expert on the mountain was the person he had always been waiting for. It was just a pity that he could not see the expert!

He had just been a step away from going up the mountain. However, he knew that that step was not so easy to take.

If he forced his way in, he would definitely die. He could only take things step by step.

"I've waited for countless years. There's no hurry. I don't care about this insignificant amount of time," Zhou Yuanhai mumbled to himself as he looked into the distance, staring toward Fallen Immortal Mountain's direction.

"Leader, are we to continue our actions?"

"Of course!"

Zhou Yuanhai said, "Continue getting the Heavenly Palace to look for the gray mist. Have them gather even more and increase their efficiency."

"But leader, can't we use to gray mist, too?" the disciple asked, not understanding anything.

The Heavenly Plundering Alliance could be said to be the first to ever obtain the gray mist. However, with the explosion of the gray mist, the leader actually decided to stop collecting it. He was merely getting others to collect it. Was that not just strengthening the others?

Zhou Yuanhai laughed, "Hahaha, what's the point of just having gray mist? Are my plans something someone like you can understand? Just do it!"

"Understood!"

The disciple immediately acknowledged his orders and left.

Zhou Yuanhai continued to walk deeper in. Very quickly, he arrived underground. That place was filled with gray mist. There was much more inside than even the Wisdom Pill Pavilion had. However, he was within the gray mist, but not contaminated at all.

Instead, he opened his mouth and started to train with the gray mist.

He was actually able to cleanse the gray mist as well!

…

Time flowed quickly.

A month passed by in a flash.

During that time, the people of the Heavenly Palace, such as Yang Jing, Xiao Chengfeng, Juling Shen, and Tong Tian had been hard at work, helping those who were contaminated by the gray mist in the Origins Realm. At the same time, the Divine Sword Mountain and the Yun Clan had joined them as well, collecting the gray mist.

Yang Jing and the others were filled with admiration and envy when they found out that Xiao Chengfeng had broken through to become a Wisdom Dictator after witnessing the chess match. They increased their efforts, trying to establish as many merits as possible.

The warriors that had absorbed the gray mist should have become a lot stronger and exploded in terms of their temperament. They should have brought disaster to the world, but thanks to the existence of the Heavenly Palace, they ended up acting more like street rights, all trying their best to hide themselves. They did not dare to act out, for fear of being noticed.

One day, at some mountain in the Southern Star Region, a crack appeared in the ground. Large amounts of gray mist started to come out from that crack.

"Who has been killing my seeds? I want to be born and cleanse the world completely! I am God. Praise my name, and live forever!"

An incredibly imperious voice was heard from those mountains. In a flash, the warriors and the beasts within the mountains all submitted. They walked toward where the gray mist was.

With the gray mist that was constantly being cleansed, the gray mist that had been hiding in a certain hidden realm finally exploded, trying to reappear in the world.

Slowly, many of the strong cultivators in the Southern Star Region felt tremendous power. They had thought that a hidden treasure had appeared and all of them gathered.

Another month passed.

That day, an indescribable power erupted toward the skies like a volcano.

The power was too terrifying. The Origins Realm had no limits, but at that moment, everyone felt a shudder in their hearts. That power had actually encompassed all five star regions of the Origins Realm.

"Praise my name, and live forever!

"Praise my name, and live forever!

"Praise my name, and live forever!"

…

The sound seemed low, but it resounded throughout the skies. It reverberated in everyone's ears.

When they heard that sound, countless people were first confused. Then, they were shocked. After that, they become fanatical as they also started to chant, "Praise my name, and live forever!"

They all started to move toward the source of that power.

The cultivators that had absorbed the gray mist were even more fanatical. They no longer hid themselves, and instead, rushed toward the source of the summon.

In cities, underground, royal palaces, and every star, contaminated cultivators came out of hiding.

All of them were surrounded by gray mist. Their whole bodies were full of white hair. The seeds of gray mist had encompassed the whole Origins Realm. There was no way to kill them all!

"I can feel it. God is summoning us. Revered lord, we're coming."

"Hahaha, this is the true origin of Wisdom. We'll never be defeated!"

"With God's instruction, we won't need to hide anymore."

…

"Get lost!"

Xiao Chengfeng and Yang Jong shouted at the same time, dispersing that strangely alluring voice. Their expressions turned heavy at the same time.

Yang Jing had a cold look in his eyes. "It looks like we've cleansed too much of the gray mist. We angered the so-called 'God'. Another calamity might be happening."

Xiao Chengfeng let out a cold snort. "Humph, the last time, it hid itself just from a single arrow by the expert. Has it finally lost patience? This is better. There's no reason to fight all these small battles, we can head straight for the source!"

As they said that, their powers surged as they stopped all the nearby gray mist users that had revealed themselves.

"God is summoning us. You actually dare stop us?!"

"Deviants. Prepare to suffer God's wrath! You'll definitely die!"

"The gray mist is true Wisdom. Join us. Submit to God and achieve eternity."

…

The contaminated cultivators had already gone crazy. They looked at those from the Heavenly Palace without fear and even started trying to tempt them.

Yang Jing shook his head. "How scary. There's no saving them. Kill them all!"

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Very quickly, Yang Jing and the others settled the gray mist cultivators in the area.

However, they did not look that happy. Instead, they frowned and looked into the distance.

The gray mist had erupted over there, and it had moved the whole Origins Realm. The cultivators that had been infected by the gray mist had gone crazy. Even the ones they had killed barely made a dent in the numbers.

They knew very well that the cultivators there were not that strong. They were just small fries. The really strong cultivators would have already arrived at the place where the gray mist erupted.

"Yang Jing, if we head there alone, we might be at a disadvantage," Xiao Chengfeng said seriously.

Even someone who liked to brag as much as he did had to face the cruel truth. The place the gray mist exploded would absolutely have existence even stronger than the Wisdom Pill Pavilion's leader. Even though he had broken through to the Wisdom Dictator realm, he would not stand a chance.

Furthermore, how many cultivators had been contaminated by the gray mist? There was no way to count their numbers!

How could they face so many cultivators?

After going through Blackie's incident, he had become incredibly careful. He had caused Blackie to almost be harmed by the gray mist last time. Even thinking about it made him feel guilty.

The gray mist could not be underestimated!

"I know that. If we go over, we'd just be looking to die."

Yang Jing glanced at Xiao Chengfeng, saying, "Did you forget what Nanan said? She asked us to look for her if we were ever in a pinch. She really wants to take revenge for Blackie."

The last time, Blackie had been harmed to that degree, and everyone at Li Nianfan's residence remembered it clearly. Nanan had purposely relayed a message to the Heavenly Palace. If something like that happened again, she wanted to be called over so they could take revenge for Blackie.

"That's right. Such a large matter has to be reported." Xiao Chengfeng nodded.

Yang Jing continued, "Other than relying on Nanan and the others, we should also make some preparations and invite more people!"

After that, they split up.

Xiao Chengfeng went to Li Nianfan's residence to tell Nanan about the situation. Yang Jing went around recruiting warriors, preparing to make a move.

Very quickly, the Divine Sword Mountain, the Yun clan, the Su family, and other forces that were close to the Heavenly Palace all gathered.

However, their powers were not too great. Those who were below the second step of a Wisdom Elite were all rejected by Yang Jing.

At that moment, a flash of light descended as Jiechi led a group of monks to the Heavenly Palace.

Yang Jing raised an eyebrow, saying curiously, "Jiechi, why are you here? The monks behind you aren't nearly as strong enough. Are you planning on coming with us yourself?"

Compared to the Heavenly Palace, Buddhism did not participate in battles that much. Even though they had eaten with the expert a few times, the benefits they got were limited, and their cultivation was not that high.

Even Jiechi was merely at the third stage of Wisdom Elite. That was thanks to the manual Li Nianfan had given them.

Jiechi clasped his hands together as he shook his head with a smile. "I only came here this time to bring someone to you."

"Oh?"

Yang Jing and the others were incredibly curious.

"Big Lord Demon, come out."

Jiechi pointed behind him as Big Lord Demon walked out.

Yang Jing looked up and raised an eyebrow. "You're only a first-step Wisdom Elite?"

That was too weak. He was only slightly better than cannon fodder.

However, Yang Jing had a thoughtful look in his eyes. That person looked a little familiar.

"He's Big Lord demon. Back then, he caused havoc everywhere with Louhou. He's also the only person the expert has shown mercy, too."

Jiechi looked down as he continued, "The expert spared his life for a certain reason that I can't explain. You should understand yourselves."

Louhou?

The only person the expert showed mercy to?

Just that name was a heavy blow. It caused Yang Jing and the others to hesitate.

The expert had always maneuvered everything under the heavens like a chess match. Everything was merely chess pieces to him. Someone like Big Lord Demon was not even worth being a sacrificial pawn. He should be dead. However, he somehow managed to survive for so long.

Yang Jing's eyes suddenly glinted as he said, "I remember now. When the seventh world first interacted with the other worlds, we suffered so many attacks from them. At the last moment, one of your disciples thought he was a hero and brought those from the outer world to the Fallen Immortal Mountain. That group completely perished! That person was Big Lord Demon!"

Right after that, he remembered that it was not the first time Big Lord Demon had brought people to the expert and caused them to completely perish.

Big Lord Demon was a Buddhist, and his cultivation level was not high. That was why Yang Jing barely registered his existence. After so long, Yang Jing could barely remember him.

Only…

Even though Big Lord Demon's results were quite good, it did not really say much. Furthermore, Yang Jing felt like he was incredibly troublesome. How could he keep running to the expert every time he had any trouble? If he caused the expert any trouble, he would die!

"Lord Erlang, I have records about Big Lord Demon here."

Taibang Jinxing walked over. The Heavenly Palace had recorded the affairs of every immortal. Their interactions with the expert were placed on incredibly high importance. Big Lord Demon was among them.

When Taibai Jinxing looked through Big Lord Demon's past, his expression changed. He looked at Big Lord Demon with a complicated expression, keeping a safe distance.

Yang Jing took the records from Taibai Jinxing's hands. Looking at it, he was stunned as well.

Big Lord Demon's first battle was not long after he escaped the Underworld. He had been sealed into the Purple Golden Gourd by Nanan, but was let off by the expert after that. His subordinates were all killed.

After that, Big Lord Demon led Black Kirin to block the expert's path, causing the Black Kirin to die.

After that, Big Lord Demon appeared during the Grand Ceremony of Buddhism. That time, the Demon God behind him had not even been able to do anything when it died.

After that, it was the Ghost King…

It was failure after failure. 𝓁𝒾𝒷𝘳ℯ𝘢𝑑.𝑐ℴ𝓂

Whoever that went with Big Demon Lord would always end up dying.𝓁𝒾𝒷𝘳ℯ𝘢𝑑.𝑐ℴ𝓂

Yang Jing put down the book and could not help but take a deep breath as he retreated a few steps.

He exclaimed, "There's actually such a horrifying person in this world!"

He no longer dared to look down on Big Lord Demon. He was even treated Big Lord Demon as an incredibly dangerous figure.

Even Cultivator Junjun looked at Big Lord Demon differently. He sincerely said at the important point, "The problem came from the first time he was released from the Purple Golden Gourd by the expert. He already turned into the expert's chess piece then!"

"That's right. Looking at his path, Big Lord Demon had actually been incredibly important. If not for him, how could so many opponents have died? The Heavenly Palace managed to secure so many senseless victories because of him!"

The Jade Emperor immediately nodded, already looking at Big Lord Demon differently.

The expert's plans really exceeded anyone's imagination. Who could possibly imagine that he managed to craft a chess piece like Big Lord Demon!

Jiechi said, "Now that such a big thing is happening, I feel like a killing machine as strong as Big Lord Demon should be mobilized."

Cultivator Junjun nodded deeply, "Big Lord Demon should be mobilized. He's a miraculous soldier!"

Chapter 878

As someone personally released by the expert, Big Demon Lord being able to survive for so long and having so many special points shocked everyone.

The expert's chess piece was such a hidden talent. No one dared to believe it.

However, Yang Jing suddenly thought of an incredibly severe problem. He said seriously, "We can't happily bring Big Lord Demon along!"

The others could not help but jump as well.

Big Lord Demon's specialty seemed to be bringing death to any group he was with. If he left with the Heavenly Palace's group, would they not fall under the same misfortune as well?

Even though they were all the expert's chess pieces, no one know if they would end up harming friendly troops.

Cultivator Junjun said, "Why don't we have Big Lord Demon move on his own?"

The lord of the Divine Sword Mountain nodded, "That's a good plan. I feel like a talent like Big Lord Demon should be able to infiltrate the enemies."

"I agree."

"I'm thinking the same."

…

Everyone reached a common consensus. After that, they stared at Big Lord Demon, waiting for him to give his own opinion.

After that, clasping his hands, Jiechi said, "Big Lord Demon, since so many of them believe you so much, I believe you can use your powers to get through all those pitiful infected. Go ahead."

'Why me?!' Big Lord Demon's lips twitched. He was burly and dark-skinned. It was easy to overlook him.

Even though he was starting to feel like he was a team killing machine as well, but it was one thing for him to think so. For others to think the same felt just like social suicide.

At the same time, he started to suspect that the expert had done something to him. No matter what, it was fine if he did not die. What did other groups dying have to do with him?

However…even if he really was someone under the expert, he was not omnipotent.

He had just stepped into the first stage of the Wisdom Elite realm. He was just slightly better than cannon fodder. Could he really kill anyone?

Big Lord Demon fell silent for a moment as everyone looked at him. In the end, he nodded stubbornly.

He had a lot of experience in infiltrating enemies. He should not be in too much danger in the short term. However, he still said, "I can proceed first, but you have to quickly come help me."

Yang Jing nodded seriously, "Don't worry, we will!"

After that, Big Lord Demon left under everyone's gazes.

Not long after he left, Xiao Chengfeng brought Nanan, Dragin, and Blackie over.

Seeing Blackie, Yang Jing, and the others were shocked. They hurriedly asked in concern, "Lord Dog, why are you here? How are your injuries?"

Blackie waved his paws, saying arrogantly, "How could mere gray mist harm me? I have something against this gray mist now. I have to do this myself!"

Everyone could tell that Blackie held a grudge and wanted revenge.

Dragin asked, "Are we leaving now?"

Yang Jing let out a slight cough. "Ahem, let's wait for now. One day… No, let's leave in three days."

Big Lord Demon had just left. He did not know if the 'buff' was still there. Furthermore, if they actually caught up to Big Lord Demon…

It was better if they waited.

…

At the same time, in the Heaven Plundering Alliance, Zhou Yuanhai had naturally felt the changes in the Southern Star Region.

He let out a smile as he licked his lips, "The Unknown has finally lost its patience. Yes, the pace is finally picking up. I was beginning to lose my patience!"

At that moment, a man with an incredibly ordinary appearance but wearing exotic clothes flew in from a distance. It was as if space was twisting and intersecting with time itself. He distorted in front of Zhou Yuanhai.

He bowed. "Leader."

Zhou Yuanhai ordered, "The Unknown has finally erupted. The greatest power from the calamity back then is definitely there. Tian Luo, you're my right-hand man. I'll leave this to you. Bring me back that power."

He did not plan on revealing himself.

The Sky Merging Sword and the gray mist could be given to the Heavenly Palace to entice them, but there were some things he still wanted. One of them was the secret realm that had just appeared!

"Don't worry, I won't disappoint you." Tian Luo's expression did not change as he said calmly. It was as if he was talking about an incredibly ordinary task that had no pressure at all. 𝓵𝙞𝙗𝙧𝙚𝒂𝙙.𝓬𝒐𝒎

"Don't be careless. Be sure to be more careful if you see the group from the Heavenly Palace. Behind them is the expert who can purify the gray mist!"

Zhou Yuanhai had a serious look on his face. After that, with a wave of his hand, an incredibly large, white pearl fell from the sky, falling in front of Tian Luo.

"This is the Sea Boiling Pearl. It's a supreme treasure, take it."

Tian Luo accepted the pearl before he prepared to leave. He suddenly thought of something and said, "That's right. Leader, I captured someone. She came from the Ancient Forbidden Area. She once brought the Heaven Plundering Alliance into the Ancient Forbidden Area. Other than that, she had even brought the Murong Family, the Mu family, Taiyin, and Sitian Manxiong into the Ancient Forbidden Area. However, everyone she brought in died. She says that she has a grudge against the Heavenly Palace, but I feel like those dead troops are related to her!"

He was referring to the Left Messenger.

Back then, the Left Messenger had brought the Heaven Plundering Alliance over and led them to their deaths. It had humiliated the alliance. Tian Luo had used some methods to capture her, but he did not know how to handle her.

"You're too particular about things. She's just a piece of trash not worth looking at."

Zhou Yuanhai frowned. Tian Luo was very strong, but he put his hands on all sorts of matters. If he noticed a problem, he would try to solve it no matter how small it was. He did not look far enough.

"However, since you've already captured her, just do with her as you please"

"I understand." Tian Luo nodded and left.

…

After five days, Blackie and the others stepped foot into the Southern Star Region.

Just as they were about to arrive at where the gray mist had erupted, they were stopped.

A cultivator said arrogantly, "Stand right there. This place is for gray mist cultivators. You rejected cultivators have no right to enter!"

He felt very special. After all, in his eyes, those who did not absorb the gray mist were all cowards who did not pursue true Wisdom. They were all trash to be thrown aside.

Suddenly, someone shouted out, "No, they're clearly from the Heavenly Palace! They're our mortal enemies!"

"That's right, they're the ones targeting gray mist cultivators. That's the arrogant Xiao Chengfeng, I know him!"

"They came here to kill us all. Prepare yourselves!"

"Hahaha, they dared to come here. They're looking for death!"

…

Suddenly, countless gray mist cultivators surrounded them, filled with killing intent.

An incredibly strong aura suddenly appeared. Even though the person had not appeared, the pressure was immense. It locked onto the Heavenly Palace's group.

Normally, a lot of those people would avoid the Heavenly Palace. However, they were now in the nest of gray mist. They had many experts and were large in number. It was enough to kill those from the Heavenly Palace!

Chapter 879

Countless immense auras locked onto Blackie and the others, filled with killing intent.

"Speak up, how do you plan on dying?!" Just as it was happening, Blackie walked forward.

He slowly walked forward before he said, "Don't misunderstand, we've actually used the gray mist as well. We're on the same side!"

Haha.

Everyone was cold, thinking that Blackie was speaking nonsense.

The next moment, their expressions changed.

That was because gray mist started to appear around Blackie's body. Other than that, Yang Jing and the others started to materialize gray mist as well!

"Y-you've actually absorbed gray mist?!"

Everyone widened their eyes at the same time as they stared at Blackie and the others in shock.

"Since you've chosen the same path, we're on the same side. Why were you so ruthless to us?" they asked with a bitter tone.

The Heavenly Palace had already prepared their answer. Yang Jing smiled slightly as he said, "Everyone, it was our fault before. We pursued and killed those with the gray mist so we could use it for our own training." 𝓵𝓲𝙗𝓻𝓮𝓪𝙙.𝒄𝓸𝒎

The moment he said that, there were countless looks of realization.

Killing others to get more gray mist was something very normal. Many among them had done the same. However, they had all made their intentions clear from the start. None hid it as much as the Heavenly Palace did.

It caused them to think that the Heavenly Palace were good guys.

"How ruthless. You guys hid it so well!"

"The whole world was filled by all of you!"

"Heavenly Palace. You're something else. You're so ruthless. The higher-ups will definitely have a spot for you!"

Suddenly, a figure shot over from the distance, appearing in front of Yang Jing and the others in a flash. He had an arrogance to him but there was a smile on his face. It really made everyone feel uncomfortable.

He looked at Yang Jian and the others with a look of praise.

Killing their own with ruthless means. Hiding it so well. They were all talents. It was what the gray mist needed.

Killing others to obtain the gray mist would be regarded as terrible behavior anywhere else. However, among the gray mist cultivators, it was something worthy of praise. It was a way of cultivation.

That person introduced himself, "I'm Xu Da, the leader of the Wind Whispering Pavilion. I welcome all of you."

Yang Jing and the others greeted very naturally, "Hello, Cultivator Xu."

"Come, let me show you around." Xu Da brought them forward.

He had no suspicion toward the Heavenly Palace at all. Absorbing gray mist was the best form of proof. Everyone walked the same path, so they were temporary allies.

Listening to Xu Da, Yang Jing and the others got an overview of the situation.

The Wind Whispering Pavilion was the most prominent force in the Southern Star Region. When the gray mist had just started to erupt, they were the first to arrive. Other than them, there was also the Sky Approach Sect, the Imperious Sect, and four other major forces.

Without an exception, all of them were contaminated by the gray mist.

They had been Wisdom Dictators. With the gray mist in them, their powers improved drastically. Even the Wisdom Pill Pavilion's leader would not be able to stand up to any of them.

That caused Yang Jing and the others to be relieved. Thankfully they had been careful and made preparations. They were going to join the gray mist cultivators to see if there were any chances.

"Fellow cultivators from the Heavenly Palace, I know you like to kill others to steal their gray mist, but you can't do that here!" Xu Da warned.

"Oh? Why? As long as we swallow all the gray mist here, we'll be the strongest!" Xiao Chengfeng frowned and said unhappily. He shouted loudly.

The others had aggressive expressions as well.

Seeing their reactions, Xu Da was even more sure that they had all absorbed the gray mist. He smiled coldly and said, "There are still many cultivators in the Origins Realm. They're dumb and don't know how good the gray mist is. They're trying to kill gray mist cultivators everywhere. We have to stand together to fight against them! This is a war between the new and old era. We can't fight among ourselves!"

Xiao Chengfeng said, "If that's the case, then whatever."

Xu Da said, "We have all gathered here to band together. You will all definitely become executives. We're also here for the Gray Mist Origin Realm!"

The Gray Mist Origin Realm?

Yang Jing was about to ask when he felt an incredibly strong and cold power.

Looking up, he saw that a world of gray mist was in front of him!

On the ground, a gigantic crack was constantly producing gray mist. Some of the gray mist dispersed everywhere, but most of it gathered together, forming a barrier!

No, compared to calling it a barrier, it was more like a massive door.

In front of that door, countless cultivators were gathered as they absorbed the gray mist. They all looked at it greedily with a fire in their eyes.

"Praise my name, and live forever!"

"Praise my name, and live forever!"

"Praise my name, and live forever!"

…

Alluring shouts came from within the gray mist door. It sounded incredibly arrogant and powerful. It earned the reverence of the gray mist cultivators.

Xu Da led the Heavenly Palace's people close to the door. There were six others there. The gray mist that surrounded them was just as dense as Xu Da's. It was obvious they were the leaders here.

Their skills were extraordinary. They might not have absorbed the gray mist before, but after they arrived, they naturally did.

However, Blackie glanced around and found that even though there were many cultivators around, most of them were not that strong. There were massive gulfs between all of them. The lowest among them were merely at the Immortal Realm. The only reason there were no weaker cultivators was that it was impossible for weaker ones to arrive there.

Other than that, there were no real experts outside of the seven Wisdom Dictators who had the gray mist in them. It was obvious that many strong cultivators who had absorbed the gray mist had their own ideas and did not gather here.

Xu Da pointed toward the door, "That's the Gray Mist Origin Realm."

Yang Jing asked, "What's inside?"

Xu Da had a greedy look in his eyes as he said, "It has the purest form of gray mist. That's true Wisdom. However, it's sealed in the space there. We need to unseal it to take over the Origins Realm!"

So, that was what was happening.

Yang Jing and the others had looks of realization before they started to have passionate looks on their faces.

Only, they did not intend to absorb the gray mist themselves. If they gave so much gray mist to the expert, they would definitely be rewarded!

It was several times faster than gathering small amounts everywhere.

Xiao Chengfeng said impatiently, "When can we go inside?"

Xu Da laughed loudly, "Hahaha, don't panic. The entrance to the realm should be formed in less than a day."

Chapter 880

The next day, the gray mist's power was even denser and wilder.

There were more and more cracks on the ground. Each crack was crazily spewing out gray mist.

After a day of figuring things out, Yang Jing found out the origins of the six other leaders. However, they had already been completely seduced by the gray mist. They felt like they were living a new life, and had abandoned their old names, giving themselves a new one.

They all called themselves Sky One to Sky Six. Xu Da had changed his name after as well, and was now called Sky Seven. They called themselves the seven who would herald a new era!

They had wanted to pull the people from the Heavenly Palace along, but were rejected.

Suddenly, the gray mist door shook. It felt like it was solidifying.

Xu Da's eyes brightened as he said excitedly, "It's almost there. We'll be able to enter soon!"

However, at that moment, six figures appeared from a distance. They felt incredibly strong as they appeared in front of everyone.

The one in front was a man with exotic clothing. However, no one dared to laugh at the man because his expression was incredibly terrifying.

"I am Tian Luo from the Heaven Plundering Alliance. I'm sorry for being late."

Tian Luo saluted everyone present. After that, he raised his hand and revealed the power of his gray mist.

Someone from the Heaven Plundering Alliance?!

Everyone was shocked, but revealed smiles after.

Looking at the person's cultivation, it was obvious that he was someone ranked highly in the Heaven Plundering Alliance. For someone like that to have absorbed the gray mist meant that the gray mist was truly powerful!

Xu Da laughed as he said, "You're very welcome here, Tian Luo! What a coincidence, you came just as the door to the Gray Mist Origin Realm's opening!"

"Thank you, everyone," Tian Luo was emotionless as he answered calmly.

He could not help looking at those from the Heavenly Palace with a glint in his eyes.

He was quite surprised that those from the Heavenly Palace were there. However, that was no matter, everything was still under his control.

Behind him, the Left Messenger was cursing her luck.

She just wanted to live a peaceful life. Why was someone always capturing her and putting her in all sorts of strange situations? This was clearly an incredibly dangerous place.

Right after that, she saw that familiar black mongrel with pants on. She then saw Nanan and the others. She could not help but shudder in fear. 𝘭𝑖𝘣𝓇ℯ𝘢𝒹.𝘤ℴ𝘮

Damn it, why was it them?!

She seemed to always be on the other side of them.

He was done for. The person who brought her here was done for!

The Left Messenger glanced at Tian Luo quietly, subtly moving away from him a little.

At that moment, the people from the Heavenly Palace looked at Tian Luo.

The Heaven Plundering Alliance was naturally a name they were familiar with, but that was not the important part. The important thing was the pearl in Tian Luo's hand.

They could feel the power of the Seven Battle Souls inside the pearl. That should be the Sea Boiling Pearl.

They could not believe that they would be able to get the Sea Boiling Pearl on top of the origin of the gray mist. It was so worth it!

Xu Da did not see the hidden movements that occurred between the Heavenly Palace and the Heaven Plundering Alliance. He stepped forward as he declared, "Everyone, a new era is upon us. The gray mist is true Wisdom. As the protectors of the era of the gray mist, we will have the brightest future. Right now, let's enter the Gray Mist Orign Realm together and release the gray mist. Let us welcome our king!"

"Believe the gray mist, achieve immortality!"

"Believe the gray mist, achieve immortality!"

"Believe the gray mist, achieve immortality!"

…

All of them were shouting fervently. Wave after wave of gray mist came out of their bodies, condensing into a terrifying power.

There were not many strong cultivators among them, but there were far too many of them. Even 10,000 heavenly soldiers would not be able to do anything to them.

The Origins Realm was unbelievably large. There was no way to count how many people had been contaminated by the gray mist. It was why many regular people or low-level cultivators would not be able to get here. If they could, there would be even more of them.

"Alright, everyone, follow me into the realm!"

Xu Da let out a shout. With the other Skies, they jumped into the gray mist door.

The crowd behind them followed in a hurry, eager to enter.

Yang Jing and the others exchanged looks. Only after half of them had entered did they follow.

"Ah, my body, no!"

"White hair, why have I started growing white hair?!"

"No, don't come here. I… Ahhhh!"

"We're the protectors of the era of the gray mist. Why is the gray mist harming us? No! Ah, I'm turning into a white-haired monster!"

…

The moment they went into the gray door, wave after wave of wails could be heard. In just a flash, countless cultivators grew white hair around their bodies, turning into beasts that wandered aimlessly in the hidden realm.

The cultivators outside did not know what was happening. They still entered fervently. By the time they could react, they were too late.

Yang Jing and the others were no strangers to the white-haired monsters. However, they never expected that the group that was perfectly healthy earlier would suddenly turn into white-haired monsters right after entering the realm.

The gray mist was far too strange.

Looking over, less than a tenth of the cultivators managed to remain normal.

No one expected that they would suffer so many heavy losses the moment they entered the realm.𝙡𝙞𝓫𝒓𝙚𝒂𝓭.𝓬𝒐𝓶

However, Xu Da and the others were very calm. They had cold smiles on their faces.

"They became white-haired monsters because they just weren't strong enough. They weren't able to accept the gifts of Wisdom. This is fine. The white-haired beasts are the most loyal in protecting the gray mist! They will be the dogs of the gray mist."

Xu Da answered the questions in Yang Jing and everyone else's hearts. After that, he said, "We're the true masters of the new era. Let's continue moving forward."

Everyone continued deeper inside. Other than waves and waves of gray mist, there were no dangers. However, after walking for a while, they stumbled upon three caves!

On the three caves were the words, 'Nine dead, one alive', 'a thread of life' and 'safe passage'.

All of them glanced at 'safe passage' before averting their gazes, focusing on the other two caves.

Everyone knew that 'safe passage' would definitely be dangerous. Safety was just a word to sway their hearts. Instead, it was the other two scary lines that would probably be the correct paths.

Xiao Chengfeng raised an eyebrow as he said, "We need to be tested before we can find the gray mist's origin?"

"This is a part of the seal."

Xu Da explained, "Back when the gray mist descended, it was rejected fervently by many ignorant souls. Many of the strong sealed the gray mist in various places. It's naturally not going to be so easy to undo the seal. Even with so many years passing, the seal is just as scary. It's not something we can just barge through."

The Heavenly Palace's group had looks of realization. Their gazes fell back on the three caves.

One out of three. How would they choose?

Chapter 881

Everyone looked at the three caves in front of them. Their expressions constantly changed.

The probability of picking the right one out of three was not that low. They had at least a 30 percent chance of living. However, the moment they chose the wrong one, they would die. There did not seem to be any way back, so who would dare to take the risk?

"There's definitely only one safe way. What do we do?"

"I feel like the best choice is to first get rid of the safe passage. It's not a half-half situation. I feel like 'a thread of life' is better!"

"A thread of life can be understood as the only sliver of life out of the three. I feel like it's very possible, too."

"It can't be so simple. I feel like it would be the opposite of what we think. Safe passage might really be a safe passage."

"Does anyone have any scouting skills? You can scout for everyone!"

…

Everyone discussed the matter among themselves.

Sky One's expression sunk as he looked at Xiao Chengfeng and the others. He frowned and said, "Do any of you hear the call of the gray mist?"

He hoped that the gray mist would lead them to the correct cave, but it was obviously not the case.

Sure enough, everyone shook their heads. 𝓵𝒊𝓫𝙧𝙚𝒂𝙙.𝒄𝓸𝒎

There were no signs. All they could do was rely on their skills or their own luck.

"Let me try it out first."

Xu Da slowly walked forward. He started to point at a cave and use a spell. After a moment, his powers surged as three black eagles formed in the air. After a cry, they flew into the three caves.

Those eagles were not merely images created by spells but true living beings. They were no ordinary beings either. Their cultivation level was at the Saint realm!

When they were at their level, using their powers to create life was not hard.

The three eagles shared their vision with Xu Da. As long as they were in the caves, Xu Da would be able to see what was in the caves and easily make a decision.

However, the moment the three eagles entered the cave, they lost all contact with Xu Da. There was nothing at all.

Xu Da was stunned as he sighed and shook his head.

Following that, everyone started to use their skills.

There were so many cultivators, so there were naturally many different talents being shown. They used various ways to look for the right cave. No matter what, as long as they did not go inside themselves, it seemed like it was impossible to see what was in the cave. It left them feeling helpless.

Sky Three glanced at everyone and could not help but say, "What do you think?"

Sky Two said, "This is a seal left behind by the gray mist and the warriors back then. Their strength isn't something we can imagine. If we choose wrongly, we probably won't be able to handle it."

Sky Five let out a cold smile, not really all that nervous as he said, "Even so, since we're all already here, there's no way for us to retreat. Since it's impossible to scout inside, we can only rely on our luck."

Sky Six said, "The gray mist will bless us."

The mist moved around their bodies. They thought that they represented the gray mist itself. Their skills had greatly increased. They would be fine even if there was danger.

Sky Three's gaze fell on those from the Heavenly Palace.

Yang Jing said, "No need to look for us. We have no way either. We'll have to rely on our luck."

Tian Luo suddenly laughed as he said, "I have a way in mind, but do you all trust me? Why would I tell you in the first place?"

His tone sounded like he had found the right entrance.

Sky Three was about to question Tian Luo when a clamor was heard coming from the ground.

After that, a rough voice attracted everyone's attention.

"Don't panic. With my big brother here, finding the right entrance is easy!"

Looking over, a completely black and burly demon walked out.

The crowd opened up a path for him. Behind the demon was a weak-looking old man with white robes and a goatee.

Yang Jing and the others were shocked when they saw the person. They then let out a smile.

Big Lord Demon was something else. In such a short time, he had somehow found himself a big brother. The buff was starting to activate. It had gotten rid of a wrong choice for them.

What a good friend!

Big Demon Lord puffed up his chest as he proudly introduced to everyone, "My big brother is Layman Wolong. He's the best at fortune-telling. He's able to see through the good and bad of everything. Isn't it just three caves? My brother just needs to count with his fingers to see which one's the safest!"

"What? So he's Wolong?!"

"I heard that any hidden realm that Layman Wolong appears at, he'll quickly find the best route. He'll always be crowned the greatest winner!"

"So he absorbed the gray mist as well. With Layman Wolong, we'll definitely find the best entrance!"

"Layman Wolong, I've admired you for a long time!"

…

The crowd was happy and excited. Countless people walked forward to greet Wolong.

Big Demon Lord felt happy as well. He merely stood behind Wolong as a loyal dog.

"So it's Layman Wolong. Why didn't you say you were here? We would've treated you like an important guest!"

Sky One laughed as he walked forward, saying in a friendly tone, "We'll have to trouble you this time. If you find the right entrance, the gray mist will definitely reward us greatly. We'll be brothers in the future!"

"Hahaha, you're too polite. I just happened to master some strange arts. It's nothing praiseworthy."

Wolong had a humble reply, but he could not stop the smile on his face. His pride had been greatly satisfied.

He could not help but glance at Big Lord Demon with praise.

It had been right for him to accept that younger brother. He had a good eye. Big Lord Demon had pushed him forward at the right time, allowing him to become a focal point.

He would gain great things.

Sky One could not help but ask, "How confident are you?"

Wolong ran his fingers through his goatee as he said meaningfully, "If there were hundreds or thousands of caves here, then it would be incredibly difficult. If there are just three… Haha, I can't say I'm sure, but I'm seventy or eighty percent confident."

Hearing that, everyone was ecstatic.

What they got from that was that Wolong was incredibly confident!

Sky One said excitedly, "So humble. Mr. Wolong's so humble! With your help, we'll definitely benefit greatly!"

Sky Two said emotionally, "Layman Wolong, please show us your skills."

"That's easy."

Wolong ran his hand through his goatee again as he smiled and pointed, "Little brother, bring me my diviner."

Big Lord Demon immediately put the diviner into Wolong's hand.

With a wave of his hand, the diviner started to rise. It started to glow as the space turned black and white. It formed various images.

Black represented death and white represented life. The two constantly flowed along the three caves…

After a moment, the black and white auras abruptly returned, and the diviner fell to the floor.

It fell in front of the three caves. The symbols crossed in front of the two caves, forming a gigantic 'X'. As for the last cave, the symbols were linked together, pointing straight ahead.

In that situation, even those who were not skilled in divination could tell that that route was the one that would keep them alive.

Chapter 882

"It's obvious that my big brother has already chosen that way."

Big Lord Demon smiled slightly as he pointed at the path that said 'a thread of life'. "It's this one!"

"It's just like I guessed. This stage actually wasn't that hard."

"I was a little suspicious about Layman Wolong, but this result removed my doubts."

"I don't know if everyone remembers the chaotic maze hidden realm from a thousand and five hundred years ago. Back then, I was in the same team as Layman Wolong. We relied on him to leave the maze."

"The maze constantly changed. So it was Wolong who solved it. Compared to that maze, the three caves in front arent' so hard."

"Hahaha, the answer's out. Let's hurry and leave."

…

"Don't be so anxious. Follow me, I'll lead the way!" Big Lord Demon maintained the order as he revealed a very righteous expression.

Suddenly, a lot of them had a much better impression of him.

Even though that path should be the safest one, it was still not a hundred percent certain. No one knew what was inside. Yet, he went forward without hesitation. He was really heroic.

Wolong's little brother was a good seed.

With Wolong's divination and Big Lord Demon's leadership, it made everyone feel a lot safer. They all started to follow Big Lord Demon into the cave.

Sky One could not help but have an impulse to enter. However, he suppressed it as he turned and spoke to all those who remained, "What do you all think?"

Sky Three smartly analyzed, "We can't put all our eggs in one basket. We're the higher-ups, we can't enter the same cave."

Sky one nodded. After falling silent for a moment, he said, "This is fair. Sky Two, Sky Five, and I will follow them. The rest of you can figure things out."

After a moment, most of the crowd had left.

Yang Jing and the others looked on at the crowd that left fervently with Big Lord Demon. They could not help but reveal a look of sympathy.

Xiao Chengfeng could not help but say, "I have to say, Big Lord Demon's very experienced in leading the way. Just a few words made everyone follow him in so willingly."

Cultivator Junjun nodded meaningfully. "He really is an amazing guide."

Dragin frowned and looked at the remaining caves. She said wryly, "After eliminating one wrong answer, there are still two left. What do we do?"

"Don't panic, we have another reference point."

Blackie whispered as he shot a look at everyone, glancing at Left Messenger.

"Oh, I seem to remember this person."

Seeing Left Messenger triggered some of Cultivator Junjun's memories. He said softly, "Back then, we were fighting against the ministry. After going through so many battles, only one person was left alive. The only one alive was her!"

Xiao Chengfeng exclaimed, "I can't believe there's a talent like Big Lord Demon."

Yang Jing took a deep breath as he said seriously, "In just one hidden realm, both Big Lord Demon and Left Messenger ended up being guides. This place really is something special!"

At the same time, Sky Three could not help but look at the people from the Heaven Plundering Alliance and the Heavenly Palace. He raised an eyebrow and said, "Did you not follow because you didn't believe in Wolong's divination?"

Tian Luo coldly laughed. "Haha, I never trust in others. I only believe in myself!"𝓵𝙞𝒃𝓻𝓮𝙖𝓭.𝙘𝓸𝓶

Sky Three said honestly, "Which path do you want to take?"

"'Nine dead, one alive'!"

"Why?"

"There's no reason," Tian Luo answered imperiously.

In truth, he had used his own cultivation to feel it out.

He had already cultivated for 86,000 years. He had a very sharp intuition. He had used it to stay alive for so long and accomplished all that he had. With his intuition, 'nine dead, one alive' was the real path of life!

That was why he would not believe what anyone else said. He would only trust in himself!

Sky Three had a hesitant look on his face. "Can I trust you?"

Tian Luo's expression was cool as he said, "It's up to you. I can tell you that the path of life is wherever I am!"

The moment he said that, even the other cultivators who were still hesitant were all convinced by Tian Luo.

He had an incredibly impressive aura that would submit to no one. They could not help but want to follow Tian Luo.

"This place can't compare to the chaotic maze. I feel like Layman Wolong's divinations might not be accurate. That's why I didn't follow him!"

"It's a good thing I was hesitant to go in. I feel like Tian Luo is more reliable."

"The path of life is wherever he goes. What a strong sense of confidence. Even if there's actual danger, I believe that I can fight my way out with him!"

"That's right. Instead of betting on our luck with the weak, it's better to bet on the skill of the strong!"

…

The cultivators that did not know what to do seemed to find something they believed in. They prepared to follow Tian Luo into the cave.

Sky Three immediately made his decision. He said, "Since that's the case, I'll follow you!" 𝓵𝓲𝓫𝙧𝓮𝙖𝙙.𝒄𝓸𝙢

After that, he looked at the group from the Heavenly Palace. "What about you? Do you all want to follow?"

Yang Jing shook his head, "No, there's still one cave that no one chose. We'll go for that one."

Cultivator Junjun nodded seriously, "That's right. There are three caves. We can't leave one alone. The one no one wants, we'll take!"

"You guys…"

Sky Three looked at the group from the Heavenly Palace and suddenly felt a little touched.

That group was so selfless.

It was very obvious that the safe passage could not possibly be a safe passage. Yet, that group wanted to go into it. They were clearly putting their lives on the line.

Sky Three said reluctantly, "There's no need to explore that path. We can just leave it. It's better if you follow us."

Cultivator Junjun shook his head. "There's no need. You go ahead."

What a joke.

Following them was the true danger.

"Then, take care of yourselves." Sky Three patted Cultivator Junjun on the shoulder before following the rest. They all entered the 'nine dead, one alive' cave.

Very quickly, only the Heavenly Palace was left.

"With Big Lord Demon and Left Messenger to attract misfortune for us, we're in a good spot now. We can just move forward safely."

Yang Jing let out a slight smile. They started to walk together and entered the last cave.

The cave was very deep. They seemed to have walked into a different world. It did not disappoint them. They did not encounter any dangers.

Tack tack tack.

The deep cave echoed with their footsteps. They did not know where the end was.

Suddenly, their hearts leaped at the same time. They could feel a strange power come from the walls of the cave.

Looking up, they noticed that various techniques were carved into the walls of the caves. Each strike and each technique had a deep power of Wisdom flowing through it.

Yang Jing and the others widened their eyes as they exclaimed, "There are so many divine skills carved here?!"

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"God Slaying Fist!"

"Heaven Slicing Blade!"

"Origin Sealing Finger!"

…

Yang Jing and the others walked along the passage, staring at the walls around them. They were attracted by all the heavenly techniques around them.

Within the carvings was immense Wisdom. It caused all of the techniques to seem like they were alive. They submerged themselves in the wisdom and felt it for themselves.

"This is definitely the center of the battle where they sealed the gray mist back then. Countless warriors transcended many boundaries when fighting the gray mist. Before they died, they recorded their techniques here!"

"So, finding the path of life doesn't just grant us safe passage. It even gives us such an amazing reward."

"These are all ancient techniques. There are even forbidden spells. It's so terrifying!"

"Thankfully, the expert set up Big Lord Demon and the Left Messenger for us. If we had chosen the wrong way, the losses would've been immense!"

…

They were incredibly emotional.

No one would have expected that the cave would have such dense Wisdom contained within it. The power was different from the expert's. The expert simply exuded the power of Wisdom. It was calm and honest. It could allow others to use it to cultivate themselves. The power of Wisdom here was carved into the walls. It was like an inheritance!

It made them feel like they were being empowered by Wisdom.

It really was fate!

Nanan said earnestly, "All of these were left behind by the warriors back then. Big brother must really want to bring back the glory from back then. That must be why he wants us to learn these techniques."

Her eyes stared unblinkingly at one of the techniques on the wall—Life and Death Arrow!

That technique happened to work well with her Fallen God Bow.

Furthermore, she had the basics that Li Nianfan had thought her. She quickly saw through the intricacies of the technique, turning it into a killer technique for herself.

"Master rarely teaches us killing techniques. He always waits for us to be enlightened by his words. This is perfect to cover up our flaws."

Blackie spoke as his eyes stared at the stone walls. He looked at a technique called the Qiankun Palm.

Those techniques that were left behind by Wisdom could only be learned by one person. Thankfully, there were a lot of techniques, and there were not many of them, so they were all able to choose techniques that were suited to them.

If everyone had entered the correct passage earlier, it would definitely have caused a massive fight. Everyone would have slaughtered each other.

Suddenly, power started to erupt from Yang Jing's body. He could not help but shut his eyes as he started to be enlightened by the technique. His figure slowly turned blurry as a massive illusion covered his whole body. Laws started to form everywhere.

Then, an immense power burst out!

Xiao Chengfeng smiled and said, "Yang Jing has broken through! From a half-step Wisdom Dictator, he's now a true Wisdom Dictator."

He was also learning the Sky Slicing Blade and greatly benefitted from it. However, since he was already a Wisdom Dictator, there was no big change.

Other than Yang Jing, Cultivator Junjun and Juling Shen started to break through as well.

On the other side, Big Lord Demon's group was being attacked.

From the moment they entered the cave, the attacks never stopped. The deeper they went, the more intense the attacks were. When they wanted to turn back, there was already no way out.

"Don't panic, even if this way is dangerous, our numbers will help us carve a way out!"

"Fight! As long as we get past this place, countless opportunities await us!"

"There's no longer any room for retreat. We have to grab onto our only chance to live!"

"Actually, there were no paths of life. All the three caves are the same!"

"That's right, I feel that way, too."

"My heart feels more at peace hearing then. Let's move forward!"

…

They consoled themselves as everyone charged forward with reddened eyes.

The only one who was not attacked was Big Lord Demon.

Ever since they entered the cave, he had volunteered to take the helm. After that, he went forward under everyone's looks of admiration.

He walked in front and was incredibly quick. He had actually left everyone behind, not being attacked at all.

On the Left Messenger's side, she was pushed forward by Tian Luo the moment they entered the cave.

"You, walk in front. Be our scout!" Tian Luo coldly ordered. Everyone else had a glint in their eyes when they said that, not saying anything else.

It was naturally a good thing if someone was scouting ahead for them, so they were happy for it to happen.

"Fine!"

Left Messenger clenched her teeth.

'This is too much. You brought me here and you're asking me to put my life on the line. You've forced me into this!

'I managed to survive from the time of the Seven Realms until now. I've avoided and survived countless dangers. Do you think I'll just take it lying down?

'Activate, my guiding halo!

'You have to activate and kill these scumbags!' she mumbled in her heart as she started to fly forward.

"Hahaha, it feels much better with someone in front."

Tian Luo let out a pleased smile. "Just look. She's flown so far ahead and there's no movement in the cave at all. It's obvious that this is the safe route. My intuition was right."

"Cultivator Tian Luo, you're amazing!"

"I can't believe I managed to benefit from Tian Luo."

"Being part of this group is the best decision I've ever made."

…

Sky Three and the others praised before they relaxed. 𝓵𝒊𝓫𝓻𝓮𝓪𝒅.𝓬𝓸𝙢

However, they had only walked two steps when the lightning started to appear everywhere. Tribulation lightning had turned into a snake that was charging at them!

They had just been joking around when the weaker cultivators let out a wail of agony, turning to ash.

"A trap, there's a trap in this cave!"

"This isn't the actual safe path, everyone, be careful!"

"Damn, why did nothing happen to that girl in front? She's just moving forward!"

"Why didn't the lightning strike her? I don't believe this!"

"Careful, there's heavenly fire in front!"

"Oh no, this is bad!"

…

Left Messenger heard the commotion behind her and could not help but turn around to look. When she saw their miserable faces, she could not help but reveal a satisfied smile.

After that, she did not stop and continued forward.

After an hour, Left Messenger and Big Lord Demon both came out of the cave at the same time. They exchanged a glance and let out a surprised expression.

"I have to hide."

Left Messenger did not dare to remain behind. She looked around and comfortably found a hiding place.

She was worried that Tian Luo would vent his anger on her after he got out. As for any benefits, she did not care for them at all. That was the reason she had been able to survive that long.

It took another two hours for the rest to come out.

However, compared to the large groups that went into the caves, there were only a pitiful number of them left. To put things simply, the weaker ones had died and only the higher-ups were left. Even Sky Five had died.

Sky One looked at everyone before he said, "So, we're now commanders without troops?"𝓁𝑖𝘣𝑟𝘦𝘢𝒹.𝑐ℴ𝘮

Sky Three consoled, "Don't be so sad. It's obvious that there wasn't a single safe passage among the three. We'd have to fight our way out of any of them. We're already lucky enough to be alive. Just look at the 'safe passage'. The Heavenly Palace's people haven't come out at all. They're probably all dead!"

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Sky Three's words caused everyone to nod, feeling consoled.

Suffering felt bad only when it was uneven. If they had chosen wrong, then they would naturally feel bad. However, if everyone suffered together, then it was fine.

"Thankfully, our skills are good enough for us to fight our way out. I told you, anywhere I go is the path of life!" Tian Luo said, pleased with himself. After that, he frowned, "But where's that Left Messenger who was leading the way. Did she find somewhere to hide?"

He wondered what was up with that person. She had clearly moved first, but she seemed perfectly fine.

Did she hide?

Tian Luo had a cold look in his eyes as he made a decision. He would capture her again after the matter was settled!

At that moment, the Heavenly Palace's group walked out of the 'safe passage' cage. Both sides were shocked to see each other.

Cultivator Junjun ran his hand along his mustache as he said in surprise, "Oh, you're still alive."

"Y-you guys…"

Sky One and the others were all stunned. They pointed at the Heavenly Palace's group in shock.

Suddenly, Tian Luo's eyes narrowed as he shouted in disbelief, "You broke through?!"

He could feel the fluctuations from Cultivator Junjun and Yang Jing. His eyes had a complicated look in them. He was clearly unable to accept it.

Being a half-step Wisdom Dictator might sound like it was only half a step away from being a true Wisdom Dictator, but it was a world's worth of difference.

Being able to break through was not something that happened in a day. It was obvious that they had a chance encounter in the cave which was why all of them were fine.

Tian Luo could not help but jolt. Could the path they chose have been the right one?!

Yang Jing let out a slight smile. "I'm sorry. There was something left behind in the cave. We had to take some time to be enlightened, which is why we're late."

He had caught up to Xiao Chengfeng and become a Wisdom Dictator. He was naturally incredibly happy.

Enlightened?

Sky One and the others had red eyes.

A power that was enough to break through to the Wisdom Dictator realm had just so barely escaped their grasps?

They were angry!

They regretted it!

Sky One said stubbornly, "So, you didn't encounter any dangers?"

"We didn't."

Xiao Chengfeng shook his head before he said thankfully, "That's right. It's all thanks to all of you. Both your groups chose the dangerous routes and left the only safe one to us. It allowed us to be completely safe and even gave us such an encounter. You're all such good people!"

All of them were speechless as they wept in their hearts.

Why had they not chosen the correct path?!

"It's all you're fault, you rotten fortune teller. You led us into danger!"

Suddenly a voice attracted everyone's attention. Looking over, Big Lord Demon was angrily blaming Wolong. His tone was strict, and his eyes looked extremely threatening.

Wolong looked at him in shock.

Big Lord Demon had just called him big brother, and now he was calling him a rotten fortune teller?

"Right, that's right, he was the one who led us to the wrong path!"

"Wolong's obviously a huge failure. He caused us to lose out on the chance encounter and even killed so many of our brothers. He's an animal!"

"I can't believe it. He must be a spy, get him!"

"Let's all get our revenge!"

…

Immediately, Wolong was sent right up. He was in an incredible panic and could not explain himself at all. After that, he suffered everyone's attacks and perished.

Meanwhile, Big Lord Demon, the instigator, quietly retreated from the scene, hiding.

He was incredibly smart. The moment he realized something was wrong, he guessed that everyone would need to vent out the anger in their hearts. That was why he immediately pushed Wolong forward, attracting everyone's attention.

That way, they would all forget that he had led the way.

'Big brother, don't blame me. I'm just trying to make a living and survive.'

Even the Heaven Plundering Alliance's group had some movements. However, when they looked at Tian Luo, they could not help but avert their gaze, realizing that Tian Luo was looking at them.

Tian Luo let out a cold laugh. "What are you preparing to do?"

"We really have to thank Tian Luo this time. If you hadn't led us, we'd have been unable to fight our way out."

"That's right, our lives were all saved by Tian Luo. You're our savior!"

"I knew following him was the right choice!"

They had both led the groups in.

Wolong had been eradicated while Tian Luo was being respected.

Those were incredible double standards.

Sky One sighed as he said sourly, "Alright, we haven't congratulated the Heavenly Palace for obtaining such a big chance encounter. It really invites so much envy!"

Cultivator Junjun laughed and said, "That's high praise. This chance was given to us by all of you. Thank you, thank you."

Everyone was silent.

He was just rubbing salt into their wounds!

Sky Two said, "Let's all continue on. I can feel the gray mist's summon getting closer and closer. It should be close by now."

Immediately, no more words were said as they started to move forward.

As for Big Lord Demon. He started to lag behind the group slowly. The more he walked, the further back he got, all the way until he left the team.

He was not interested in any rewards at all. He would never get them anyway. His life was more important.

However, just as he found a place to hide, he found that someone else was already hiding there. It was Left Messenger.

They had met again. Their sense of familiarity deepened. They could not believe that they had even chosen the same hiding spot. They were not alone.

Big Lord Demon asked, "Are you also a guide?"

Left Messenger says, "Anyone who follows me will all die."

Big Lord Demon's eyes brightened. "I'm the same!"

"I wonder what sort of experiences you have. We can share it with each other."

"That's precisely what I wanted!"

Immediately, the two of them started to talk about their experiences. They felt like they greatly benefitted from the conversation.

…

At the same time, the Heavenly Palace's group had arrived at the final destination.

When they laid their eyes on what was in front of them, their eyes narrowed as they stopped.

In front of them was an incredibly vast world. There was a huge tree in the middle of it and under that tree, sat a cultivator.

In the void, everything was surrounded by gray mist. Only that cultivator was emitting light. It was the only place not contaminated by gray mist. 𝘭𝑖𝒷𝓇𝘦𝘢𝒹.𝑐𝘰𝘮

However, that cultivator was in a very bad state. His eyes were shut and his eyebrows were furrowed. The light on his body shot up to the skies to form a pillar. However, it was easy to see that gray mist had started to seep into the pillar of light. The unending gray mist was like a large beast flaring its teeth, about to swallow the pillar of light!

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"Hahaha, it's coming. My believers are coming. You're finally done for! Why don't you just obediently submit to me?!"

Looking at Yang Jing and the others arrive, that cultivator's expression changed suddenly. He suddenly looked incredibly ferocious. The cold killing intent shocked all of them.

However, in the next moment, he suppressed it, turning peaceful again. "I've always obeyed true Wisdom. How could I ever submit to a demon like you?!"

Right after that, his face turned ice cold again. "Haha, you're already at the end of your power. Why are you still forcing things? Why don't you merge with me and soar to the skies!"

Yang Jing and the others had a serious expressions on their faces as they looked on thoughtfully.

If they were not wrong, that cultivator should be the one who sealed the gray mist back then. Only, so many years had passed, and he was still fighting the gray mist.

The Heavenly Palace's group was filled with respect. They had seen so much on this journey.

Disasters always cultivated supreme talents. They were unafraid of anything, and would dedicate their lives and exhaust all possibilities to carve a way forward for their descendants!

Just like that cultivator. He had sat there for countless years. It was far too long. So long that the Heavenly Palace could not even think about it. Anyone would have already collapsed mentally after sitting there for so long. He had been facing the corruption of the gray mist all this time!

He sat under the tree and faced The Unknown. He maintained the peace in the world with his own body, carving a path forward for future generations.

They exchanged a look and quietly waited for Sky One and the others to continue forward.

As they got closer to that cultivator, Sky One and the others started to have crazed looks on their faces. Being in the gray mist made them feel incredibly powerful.

The cultivator looked and everyone and let out a crazed laugh. "You're here."

However, his smile quickly froze on his face as he said in disbelief, "Why are there so few of you? Didn't I let out a signal? There should be a lot more believers here. Even if some people can't stand the power of my gray mist, there shouldn't be this few of you."

Sky One slowly walked forward. "Reverent God, we did have a lot of people before this. However, we chose the wrong entrance when we passed through the three caves. Not many people were able to survive."

"What?!"

The cultivator's expression was wild as he roared, "For you to arrive smoothly, I spent so much true energy to make sure the safe passage was clearly marked. You were still able to use the wrong path? Do you not know how to read?!"

The gray mist panicked.

Its good intentions had been ignored!

It had fought against the cultivator for countless years and had finally managed to gain an advantage. That was how he summoned so many believers. He had even purposely formed a safe passage from the seal. It was all so they could arrive safely, but they actually chose the dangerous paths.

Were those believers dumb?!

Sky One said painfully, "We overthought things. We never expected that 'safe passage' would actually be a safe passage. The words were actually true but we thought we were smarter than that. We were wrong."

The gray mist berated, "You're all trash who can't do anything! That safe passage even has the fated encounters left behind by the warriors back then. It could have formed a new era of power!"

"Reverent God, we're not completely empty-handed. This group of cultivators chose the right path and already received all the inheritances."

Sky One motioned to the Heavenly Palace's group.

"That's still somewhat acceptable." The gray mist sighed.

He considered Yang Jing and the others before revealing a friendly smile, "If my believers could all be as smart as you, then my light would have already covered the world. Hurry up and come over. Help me kill this cultivator!"

Yang Jing and the others exchanged a look. All of them saw what they were each thinking.

They definitely could not kill the cultivator. They had to suppress The Unkown.

"I'll do it."

Dragin slowly walked out and sat in front of the cultivator.

"This little girl's actually a Heavenly Dragon. For you to have such a high level of cultivation at such a young age. When I get out, you'll be the saint of heaven. You'll be revered your whole life!"

The cultivator looked at Dragin and his expression mellowed out. There was praise in his eyes, feeling like a talent of that level had been right to choose this path.

After that, his expression started to struggle. It turned back into a peaceful expression. However, he looked at Dragin with some alarm and pain. He never expected a Heavenly Dragon like that to have been contaminated as well. He could not help but weep internally.

After that, he was suppressed by the Unknown again. His expression turned ferocious. "Hahaha, make your move now. Kill him. Help me suppress this rotten cultivator. After that, I'll break through his seal and usher in the era of gray mist!"

"Yes, I'll do it now."

Dragin obediently nodded. After that, she raised her hands. Two globes of water began to flow in her palms. With her powers activating, the water turned into obedient and transparent little snakes. They condensed into strange shapes before holy energy started to come out of Dragin.

"Water Purification Seal!"

That was the technique Dragin had just learned from the cave. With her talent in controlling water, she had completely mastered it. It felt incredibly easy.

Water pulses began to gather on Dragin's fingertips. As she pointed forward, it pierced right into the cultivator's forehead.

"Ahh!"

The cultivator shuddered as his expression turned incredibly sinister. "What are you doing? I'm God. You're sealing the wrong thing. You're actually attacking me?! You're going to die! Ahh!"

That sound was the voice of the Unknown.

It had been eagerly awaiting for Dragin to attack, but it never expected Dragin to target the Unknown.

Her attack had come very suddenly.

The gray mist in the air began to move violently.

Roar!

The Cultivator let out a ferocious roar. The gray mist started to condense around his face to look like a wild beast. Terrifying energy started to clash against Dragin's attack, fighting against each other.

"Quick, kill her!" the cultivator shouted. 𝙡𝙞𝙗𝒓𝙚𝓪𝙙.𝒄𝓸𝓶

Sky One and the others only reacted then. Their expressions changed as they all started to attack Dragin. However, Yang Jing and the others stopped them.

Sky One's expression turned cold as he said in a low voice, "Aren't you believers of the gray mist?!"𝘭𝑖𝘣𝓇ℯ𝘢𝒹.𝘤ℴ𝘮

Tian Luo was not surprised at all. He let out a cold smile, planning on using the gray mist to eliminate the Heavenly Palace.

"Haha, we're different."

Xiao Chengfeng pulled out his sword as he looked at Sky One and the others. "I just happened to learn a new technique. If you want to fight, I'll gladly show it to you!"

The gray mist almost spat out blood at that sight.

The ones who had chosen the safe passage and learned the heavenly techniques had all been spies.

What was the point of his hard work?

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"Despicable, I'll kill you all!"

Sky One's face contorted as his eyes reddened. He roared at Yang Jing and the others.

Spies were one thing, but all of their chance encounters had been taken by the spies. It was a massive slap in their faces!

All of that had actually been prepared for them!

Nanan made a face at them as she laughed. "You're thinking too much. Do you think you can kill us?"

If it had been before, the gray mist's forces would have outnumbered them. They had not dared to stand out so boldly. Now, however, they were not at such a huge disadvantage. 𝒍𝒊𝙗𝓻𝒆𝓪𝙙.𝙘𝙤𝙢

There were nine of them in total. Blackie, Nanan, Dragin, Cultivator Junjun, Yang Jing, Xiao Chengfeng, Juling Shen, and the two lords of the Divine Sword Mountain. Even though Dragin could not do anything while she was fighting against the gray mist, the remaining eight of them were enough.

After all, Yang Jing, Cultivator Junjun, and Juling Shen had just broken through to the Wisdom Dictator realm. Their abilities had skyrocketed.

Their opponents were Sky One, Sky Two, Sky Three, Sky Four, Sky Six, and Xu Da. There were also the four left from the Heaven Plundering Alliance to make a total of 10.

They were not afraid of those odds.

"Haha, words aren't all that matter. I'll use my skills to show you that even among Wisdom Dictators, the difference between us is great. You even have lesser people than we do!"

Sky One's cruel laugh was followed by his body erupting as he raised his hand to attack everyone.

At that moment, power condensed into a palm and shot out.

"Wisdom Vanquishing Palm!"

The technique lived up to its name. The palm caused the space around it to collapse. Even Widom itself would be destroyed by that attack.

Sky One had always been in the Wisdom Dictator realm. He was the leader of one of the powerful clans in the Southern Star Region. He stood above most. After the gray mist's contamination, his skills had skyrocketed as well.

The gray mist had covered up the flaws in his Wisdom. His cultivation which had stagnated for several years improved.

If he had only been at the second stage of the Wisdom Dictator realm before, then he was already at the eighth stage!

His condition at that moment could completely suppress his past self. That was why he was very confident that he would be able to beat them even if they were in the same realm!

However, facing his incredibly strong attack, Blackie stepped forward.

He raised his paw and send out a palm attack as well!

"Qiankun Palm!"

That was what it had learned in the cave.

A massive paw covered the skies, gathering the powers of heaven and earth. It caused the space that had been destroyed to heal itself and the Wisdom that had been vanquished suddenly stabilized!

The paw pushed forward, destroying Sky One's palm attack!

"How could a dog be so strong?!"

Sky One was stunned, unable to believe it.

He thought about all the various possibilities. The only thing he never expected was for his attack to be easily countered by a dog.

At that moment, Sky Two raised a finger and attacked. That was when Blackie's technique dispersed.

"This dog is no ordinary one, let's work together to kill it!"

After that, Sky Two shot forward, heading right for Blackie.

The battle had suddenly erupted and techniques lit up the skies. Everyone fought together.

Tian Luo's eyes fell on Blackie as well.

That mongrel was incredibly important to the Ancient Forbidden Area. It was a special dog. The leader had even said that the dog was related to the special existence hidden in the Ancient Forbidden Area. If he killed the dog, it would greatly hamper them!

However, as he prepared to attack, a massive pressure suddenly descended on him. It caused his hair to stand as he felt like a disaster was about to befall him.

He retreated in disbelief. He turned pulled up his power and protected himself.

The moment he retreated, a red glow that had a tremendous destructive force flew past.

That was an arrow!

The attack missed, but the arrow turned around in the air and continued to move toward Tian Luo!

Tian Luo's eyes narrowed before he hurriedly used a technique on the arrow.

"Space Time Flow!"

He could feel that the arrow was nothing common. It would be hard to defend against it, so he had to attack it with a technique.

In front of Tian Luo, space distorted immensely. Space and time intertwined and started to look like flowing water. It caused the arrow to lose itself in space and time.

Space shattered and Wisdom exploded. Two terrifying techniques canceled themselves.

Only then did Tian Luo look toward the source of the attack with a dark expression.

"What a pity, I almost got him."

Nanan met his gaze without any fear with the Fallen God Bow in hand.

That arrow had just been casually shot earlier. If it hit, it might not kill Tian Luo immediately, but it would still deal a heavy blow.

The strongest among the gray mist's forces were Tian Luo and Sky One. Sky One was fighting Balckie while Tian Luo was fighting Nanan.

Since she was discovered, Nanan decided against hiding anymore and raised her bow again.

She pulled her bow to its full extent.

This time, the power condensed like rumbling thunder. The explosion resounded throughout the skies. Terrifying energy condensed in front of Nanan. On the Fallen God Bow, a black and white arrow started to condense.

It was the color of life and death!

"Life and Death Arrow!"

It was the technique that Nanan had learned in the cave. With the Fallen God Bow, its power was horrifying!

"Humph!

"Sky Opening Divine Sword!" Tian Luo coldly snorted. With a wave of his hand, a short sword appeared in front of him. The power in his hand activated as a sharp aura engulfed the blade, shooting out with a light that collided with the Life and Death Arrow.

At the same time, one of the Heaven Plundering Alliance's people took the chance to charge at Nanan!

Blackie and Nanan were both fighting two opponents. They were also fighting the strongest from the side of the gray mist. Yet, they did not seem to be at a disadvantage𝓵𝒊𝓫𝙧𝙚𝒂𝙙.𝒄𝓸𝒎

Blackie's body might no longer have any fur, but he was still extraordinary. With a wave of his paw, techniques that shook the heavens shot out. The pants on his body shone, giving him immense defense.

Nanan had her Fallen God Bow in hand. Each arrow was an incredibly strong attack. No one dared to fight her head-on. On top of that, she had the support of Heaven Devour.

They were constantly with Li Nianfan. Hence, their understanding of Wisdom had long since exceeded one's imagination. Their usage of Wisdom was completely impeccable. The same technique was many times more powerful in their hands.

On the other side, the Heavenly Palace's people were evenly matched against their opponents. Even though Cultivator Junjun and the others had just broken through to the Wisdom Dictator realm, their firm foundations allowed them to have a massive boost in strength immediately.

Most importantly, they were actually just like Sky One and the others. They had the help of the gray mist!

Sky Three was more and more shocked. His eyes swept the battlefield as he said in surprise, "Why? You've clearly absorbed the gray mist. Why do you still do this? We're the same!"

"Stop trying to flatter yourself. Who's the same as you?"

Xiao Chengfeng snorted as he said arrogantly, "We have the real gray mist. What you have is fake!"

Chapter 887

On the other side, with Dragin's suppression, the cultivator's face slowly regained his calmness.

He slowly opened his eyes. He looked at Dragin and then at the group from the Heavenly Palace. A consoled look was on his face.

He had already expected the worst. He never expected such a surprise. Dragin had not been targeting him, but the Unknown!

At the same time, he noticed that Dragin and the others clearly had traces of gray mist around them. Yet, they were different front he others.

"Y-you've already purified the gray mist? You're on the path to repairing Wisdom?!"

The cultivator's eyes shone. He was so emotional he started to tremble.

It had been so many years. He had finally seen someone do it. Someone could purify the gray mist and restore the true Wisdom.

"Little girl, I have a question. When a sliver of light appears in the darkness, is the light right or wrong?" the cultivator looked into Dragin's eyes and said calmly.

Even though it was just a question, Dragin could see a whole different world in the cultivator's eyes. She placed herself inside and saw that the whole world had already been contaminated by the Unknown. Those people cultivated with the gray mist and claimed that it was true Wisdom. Their cultivation levels improved leaps and bounds, claiming it was a new era. 𝘭𝑖𝒷𝓇𝘦𝘢𝒹.𝑐𝘰𝘮

She remained alone, not absorbing the gray mist. It was like she had been discarded by the new era.

She believed that the gray mist was wrong. However, when everyone absorbed the gray mist except for her, she ended up being the wrong one.

There was no point in her saying anything. She looked on as more and more people were contaminated…

She turned into an anomaly. She turned into a crime.

That was a chaotic era. It was the nightmare of all the cultivators whose hearts were firm. They stood up and swore to eradicate the Unknown. Even if Wisdom had to be broken, they could not allow the Unknown to bring chaos into the world.

However… In the end, even they started to wonder if what they did was right or wrong.

The cultivator looked at Dragin, waiting for her answer.

Dragin was silent for a moment. She had listened to a lot of stories ever since she was by Li Nianfan's side. She had heard Li Nianfan talk about similar problems before, so the answer was not that difficult.

She said, "If this sliver of light never leaves the darkness, it will become a saving grace. Being in the darkness, people will naturally seek the light. The light will become…a guide."

"A guide?

"Hahaha, you're right!"

The cultivator laughed. There were tears in his eyes. "It was right. Everything we did was right. I finally saw the results."

Dragin looked at him with eyes that were filled with respect.

The pressure they had faced in the beginning was something no one could imagine. If they had not been firm back then, this era would have already fallen.

In the next moment, the cultivator's eyes shone. His calm demeanor exploded again. An immense power caused the whole battlefield to stop. Even those from the Heavenly Palace could not help but stop their fights in fright.

"Get lost!"

The cultivator shouted. It was like thunder that shocked the world, causing everything to shake.

The moment that was heard, a face made of gray mist escaped his body with a ferocious look on its face.

The gray mist floated in the air, merging with the mist that was everywhere. Suddenly, a massive face formed as it venomously stared at Dragin and the cultivator.

It was the origin of the gray mist in the area. It was filled with power.

Everything had been going exactly as it had been planned. Yet, at the last moment, a twist happened. Everything it did crumbled into pieces, greatly angering it.

It said in a low voice filled with killing intent, "So you're the ones being nuisances. No wonder I feel like the gray mist is greatly weakening in the outer world. You dare purify our power?! You should die. Die!

"And you, do you think you can do anything to me with your power?!" the gray mist bellowed as it started to turn into countless hands, trying to attack everyone.

The whole place was filled with gray mist. It was everywhere!

"Forced Independence!" the cultivator lightly spat out. All of the attacks from the gray mist passed through everyone. It was like an illusion, unable to interact with anything.

"T-this is…"

Everyone widened their eyes as they looked at the cultivator that was standing on the ground.

His clothes were ragged and his hair was incredibly messy. His body was straight, and there was a calmness on it that would remain for thousands of years on his face. He looked like nothing special, but with just a word, he had changed everything!

That cultivator had separated the space Yang Jing and the others were in with the gray mist!

That caused the gray mist to be unable to touch those from the Heavenly Palace. It was like two space-times intersecting. They could see each other, but could not touch each other.

That level of power was something Yang Jing and the others could not understand at all. It was already more than just Laws and Wisdom. He created a world with just a word!

That was the power of a supreme being that was at the peak during the ancient times!

Even with the corrosion of countless years, he could casually do something so unbelievable.

"How powerful!"

Sky One and the others had shocked looks on their faces. They were believers of the mist, but they felt a chill in their hearts at that moment. They felt like the gray mist could not beat the cultivator.

"Nanan, let me help you get the battle spirit!"

Dragin immediately set her sights on Tian Luo. More precisely, her eyes were on the Sea Boiling Pearl in his hands.

That was one of the seven ancient battle spirits. They had to get it!

Tian Luo frowned, planning on retreating.

With the help of another cultivator, he had barely managed to get an advantage against Nanan. With Dragin in the mix, they would be hard-pressed to do anything. He had wanted to use the gray mist to eliminate the Heavenly Palace's group, but it seemed like things had gone wayward. The gray mist seemed to be in a difficult spot, and it looked like they were going to lose.

"Have you ever heard the sounds of the tides?"

As if seeing through his thoughts, Dragin raised her hands and cast a spell. Immense amounts of power started to surge out of her small and cute body.

"Ha!"

Tides surged forth, hitting everyone around them.

It had turned into a massive ocean. Everyone was within it. They were unable to tell which direction was which, and they could not run away either.𝓵𝙞𝙗𝙧𝙚𝒂𝙙.𝓬𝒐𝒎

It was a large area of control spell. It allowed the Heavenly Palace to relax.

At the same time, Nanan pulled at her bow again. The terrifying killing intent locked onto Tian Luo. The aura of life and death formed an arrow that could kill everyone!

Tian Luo's face completely sank. He never expected that he would be forced into this state by two little girls.

The Ancient Forbidden Area might be strange, but those two brats had only been alive for a short time. Where did they find so much power?!

It was no longer something that could be explained with talent. They were absolutely cheating!

Chapter 888

Dragin's tide covered everything while gray mist covered the other world. The two of them seemed to overlap, but they were actually in two different spaces. It made for a strange sight.

Within the sea, every movement would be restricted by seawater. Their movements would be impaired, which was the area of effect skill that Dragin learned. It caused the gray mist warriors to be greatly weakened while the Heavenly Palace's fighters were not affected at all.

"Haha, did you forget what I have in hand?"

Tian Luo might have been shocked at Dragin and Nanan's skills, but he still remained calm. Instead, he pulled out the pearl in his hands.

"This is the Sea Boiling Pearl. Aren't you just looking to die by using seawater against me?!"

After that, he pointed at the pearl in his hand. In a flash, the Sea Boiling Pearl glowed red and the sea suddenly burned with flames!

The Sea Boiling Pearl could boil any sea.

It was an elite battle soul from ancient times. There was naturally no doubt about its strength.

It did not produce fire, but was stronger than any fire. It could cause the water in the sea to boil, but not evaporate!

The temperature of the seawater would increase without any limits. Even Wisdom Dictators would be boiled alive if they stayed in the sea!

Buzz!

The red glow spread rapidly. In a flash, the water's temperature had already reached a shocking level. The Heavenly Palace's group felt like they were being submerged in intense heat and were forced to use their powers to suppress the heat.

Tian Luo coldly said, "The Heaven Plundering Alliance won't participate in your conflict with the gray mist. Let us go. Fighting will do none of us any good!"

There was no longer any way for him to accomplish his task. He needed to return and report to the leader. Their loss had been quite…strange.

Dragin said, "Of course, you can go. Leave the Sea Boiling Pearl behind and we'll let you leave."

Tian Luo frowned. "That's impossible."

"Then there's nothing else to talk about. You can stay!"

Dragin grunted as she said incredibly imperiously. After that, with a flick of her wrist, she produced another ladle.

Her powers activated, and with just the light wave of the ladle, the turbulent sea was suddenly controlled by the ladle. An incredibly strong vortex formed and enveloped Tian Luo within it.

"What kind of treasure is this?"

Tian Luo's eyes widened as he exclaimed in disbelief. He realized that even the Sea Boiling Pearl had been suppressed, losing control of the sea.

He could not help but look at the Sea Boiling Pearl before looking at the ladle in Dragin's hand. The Sea Boiling Pearl should be the strongest weapon, so what was that ladle?

Just as he struggled to figure out what to think, Nanan launched another life and death arrow.

The arrow caused many ripples in the water as it seemed to merge with Dragin's water. It turned into an angry dragon that charged at Tian Luo. At the same time, the massive vortex in the water pulled at Tian Luo, not allowing him to escape.

"Death God Finger!"

"Grand Wisdom Destroying Palm!"

Tian Luo and the other person from the Heaven Plundering Alliance jumped at the same time. They both used their strongest skills, but Tian Luo could not help but take a step back.

Nanan and Dragin both stayed together. They had incredibly good chemistry. The life and death arrow was an incredibly powerful technique when coupled with Dragin's spell. Tian Luo immediately felt like something was wrong. The attack felt like it could not be blocked.

Sure enough, the life and death arrow did not disappoint. It descended like lightning and pierced through Tian Luo and the other person's spell, carrying an incredibly destructive power.

The Heaven Plundering Alliance's cultivator's expression changed. He hurriedly summoned up a shield to continue blocking the attack, but it only helped him survive for a little more before he was destroyed by the divine power.

Tian Luo used the chance to escape.

However, just as he retreated, Nanan suddenly launched a second arrow that was inching toward him. At the same time, the sea around him produced even more hands to grab onto him and prevent him from moving.

"Spatial Distortion!"

Tian Luo had a savage look on his face as he activated his powers again. It caused the space around him to turn chaotic. After that, he disappeared from the spot. Even Dragin's tides could not feel where he was.

However, Tian Luo did not manage to fully escape. He left behind an arm, the arm that was still holding the Sea Boiling Pearl.

He had summoned up all his power to escape, but the Fallen God Bow was nothing to scoff at. It had sliced off his hand as he was shifting through space!

Dragin held the Sea Boiling Pearl in her hand and said, "He should've just left the Sea Boiling Pearl behind earlier. Look at him now, he even had to leave an arm behind."

"Fairies, please, come help us."

The two lords of the Divine Sword Mountain were barely holding on. They hurriedly asked for help from Dragin and Nanan.

They were the only two present who never trained with the gray mist. They could not afford to absorb the tainted gray mist either. They never had the privilege of absorbing the gray mist that had been purified by the expert, so their skills were not up to par. They were being pushed back by Sky Five and Sky Six.

Sky Two had a vicious look on his face and a crazed glow in his eyes as he loudly shouted, "You group of deviants. You actually dared to go against the word of God. You're done for! Hurry up and kneel down before us!"

"Idiot, why would I do that?! Die!"

Xiao Chengfeng roared as a light hum was heard coming from his blade. His blade glowed as sword intent poured out like a river, locking onto Sky Two.

"I, Xiao Chengfeng, was born to master the way of the sword. Sky Cleaving Blade!"

An intense glow filled up the space, illuminating even Dragin's tides. The glow of his blade seemed to fill up the world, enveloping Sky Two within.𝘭𝒾𝑏𝓇𝘦𝒶𝘥.𝘤𝘰𝑚

By the time the sword's glow dissipated, Sky Two's body had thousands of scars on it. He looked at Xiao Chengfeng and he heaved his dying breath, incredibly mortified.

With Dragin and Nanan, their chances of victory had soared. They were slowly showing signs of gaining a complete victory. Very quickly, Sky One and the others were subdued, and the gray mist in their bodies was extracted into crystals.

It was only then did the two lords of the Divine Sword Mountain breathe a sigh of relief. They exchanged a look, both seeing the shock in each other's eyes.

This trip with the Heavenly Palace had made them truly feel how incredibly extraordinary the expert behind the Heavenly Palace was.

Even the two little girls were so horrifying. It was unbelievable. At some point, their skills were very much at the bottom of the pile. It really widened their views.

After that, the group looked over at the cultivator and the Unknown. They were separated in their own space, but they were not fighting. Instead, they were standing in the same spot the whole time.

They quietly observed the battle. At that moment, the cultivator's eyes were filled with gratitude. Meanwhile, the gray mist's face was twisted wildly. It was incredibly furious.

Chapter 889

The gray mist swept his vicious gaze across everyone from the Heavenly Palace. Its expression was incredibly cold. It was the evil intent of a supreme being, so just his gaze alone sent chills through everyone's bodies.

After that, the gray mist looked at the cultivator and said coldly, "Throughout the countless years, I've been embedded deep within your body. We've long since merged into one, so why are you still intent on ruining my affairs?"

"I've held on for so long just to wait for a shred of hope. Now, I finally found it. I can finally die in peace."

The cultivator let out a small smile. His tone was calm. When he mentioned dying in peace, his eyes were filled with a sense of relief.

After saying that, he did not hesitate to conjure seals, casting a strange spell. After that, he pointed at his own forehead,𝓁𝑖𝒷𝑟𝘦𝒶𝑑.𝒸𝘰𝘮

"Burn the body with Heavenly Fire. Refine the demon with the body!"

Woosh!

The intense flames started to light up the cultivator's body.

Those flames were incredibly divine. It was as if they had their own life. They constantly danced and were so strong, that they exceeded all expectations.

It was the life flame of a supreme being, able to refine anything in the world. Yet, at that moment, the cultivator was refining himself!

His face was calm as if he was not the one being burned.

"Ahh, you're crazy. Stop, quickly stop!"

The gray mist was going crazy. It constantly roared as it used countless hands to try to extinguish the flames on the cultivator's body. Yet, the flames would not disappear, and it started to panic.

It had thought that the cultivator would work with it as long as it managed to root itself into the cultivator's body. However, it realized it had made a grave mistake. The cultivator was actually capable of destroying his own body with no hesitation!

It had planned everything but had failed to account for the resolve of man!

"No, no!"

Very quickly, the flames started to spread from the cultivator's body to the gray mist. It even started to burn the ghostly face!

It had nowhere to run!

The Heavenly Palace's group could clearly see everything that was happening in the separate space. The gray mist struggled as terrifying power continued to emit from it. Yet, it was locked firmly into its spot, not affecting everyone else at all.

They looked at the cultivator with respect.

They could not stop themselves from walking forward and shouting, "Senior, have a good trip!"

The cultivator looked at everyone and lightly nodded. His body slowly disappeared, being refined into a round crystal stone. The gray mist was refined within it as well.

After a moment, the gray mist disappeared and the flames dissipated. Peace was restored.

All that was left was a crystal ball that floated in front of Nanan and the others. The gray mist contained within seemed to move around like it had a life of its own, constantly changing into various shapes.

Dragin looked at the crystal ball with a complicated expression as she held it in her hand.

Cultivator Junjun lamented, "The supreme beings from back then are so admirable!"

Yang Jing nodded, "That's true. They were the ones who brought hope to this era."

Nanan said, "Thank you so much, everyone. It was thanks to everyone's hard work that we managed to refine all of the gray mist in this area."

Cultivator Junjun laughed and said, "Nanan, you praise us too much. It wouldn't have ended well for us if we didn't eliminate a disaster like that. Furthermore, I managed to obtain an ancient technique."

Xiao Chengfeng said hurriedly, "That's right. In terms of effort, Dragin, Nanan, and Lord Dog were the ones who contributed the most. It was all thanks to all of you."

"No matter what, we managed to gain a lot this time. Big brother will be very happy."

Dragin fell silent for a moment before waving her hand. Rows of fruits and milk appeared in front of her. It radiated in the light of Wisdom, causing everyone's eyes to brighten up. 𝘭𝑖𝑏𝘳ℯ𝑎𝑑.𝒸ℴ𝘮

Dragin gulped as she said, "All we can do is give you some presents in big brother's stead. It's nothing special, so please don't be too disappointed."

They did not have Li Nianfan's capabilities, like being able to casually write on a piece of paper or make a magical weapon. All they could do was give away the things from the courtyard.

"We're not disappointed, how could we be?"

"You're too polite. You're all really too polite."

"Thank you, two fairies and Lord Dog, for your generosity."

The Heavenly Palace sang praises, incredibly emotional. Even the Divine Sword Mountain's two lords trembled as they smiled vibrantly.

It was their first time receiving a present from the expert, but that was not the point.

Even the feces from the bottom of the expert's mountain oozed the power of Wisdom, so how could his fruits be any worse? It was clearly an amazing thing!

Everyone's eyes reddened, but they did not fight over it. Instead, they split it evenly in an incredibly controlled manner.

The mountain lord impatiently bit down on an apple the moment he got it.

Crunch!

With the clear sound, the juices of the apple filled his throat. It was far too juicy, and a little bit of the juices flowed out of his mouth which he frantically tried to suck back in.

So good!

Amazing!

The lord's body shook. He suddenly felt a chill in his heart. His heart soared as his eyes glowed vibrantly.

Right after that, his body shook again.

He felt a strange heat flow from his abdomen through his limbs. It went through every meridian as it arrived at his head.

Those were waves of Wisdom. It was Wisdom that he had never interacted with before. He felt like he had cleared a bottleneck. It was like someone who had never left his house and suddenly saw the outside world for the first time.

He knew that the Wisdom he had just felt was the Wisdom that was lacking in the world.

Did countless cultivators not absorb the gray mist just to walk even further on the path of cultivation? At that moment, he felt the exact same thing with just the bite of an apple.

The vice lord had been nibbling at an orange when he exclaimed, "Th-this orange is capable of illuminating paths that had been cut off before."

At the level he was at, it was incredibly hard to get stronger. Yet, if he could keep eating fruits like these, his growth for the future would look really good.

The Heavenly Palace's group had a very nonchalant expression.

Xiao Chengfeng laughed and said, "I did tell you that the expert was gathering gray mist to patch up the flaws in Wisdom. The expert can cleanse the gray mist. The fruits that he planted naturally contain the missing parts of Wisdom."

The two lords took a deep breath. They now knew why the people by the expert's side were all so insane.

Even fruits like those could be given away easily. It was hard to imagine what being next to him would be like.

They thanked God that they knew to support the right person.

After that, Big Lord Demon walked over in a stupor. He got some fruits as well. He hesitated for a moment, but bit his lip as he gave a bit to the Left Messenger.

Both of them walked the same path, so it was hard to not feel pity for her. However, considering that they could be on different sides in the future, they gave up the idea of getting any closer and parted ways.

After dealing with everything, the group began to head back to the Ancient Forbidden Area.

Chapter 890

The bounty from this trip had been amazing. Nanan and Dragin rushed back to Li Nianfan's place happily.

However, the two of them were stunned when they walked into the place.

The moment they walked inside, they heard strange but alluring music. What they saw were Daji and the others wearing the clothes that were made for them while they danced a strange dance.

Qin Manyun was in charge of playing the music. As for Li Nianfan, he was laying down on a lazy chair. There were even fruits by his side as he idly admired the dancing women.

At that moment, his eyes were filled with happiness. He felt like his days were incredibly interesting.

Both Daji and the others' movements and clothing had all been personally designed by Li Nianfan. The music Qin Manyun was playing was also composed by Li Nianfan. It was truly a perfect combination of sex appeal and purity. It was enchanting and pleasant to the eyes. The immaculate beauty of the girls as well as their unique appearances made it feel like heaven.

Only, his happiness had been interrupted by Nanan and Dragin.

"Big brother, their dance is so beautiful. We want to learn it, too!"

Dragin's eyes brightened with hope and curiosity, "These clothes as well. Why does it reveal so much? It looks embarrassing…" 𝓵𝒊𝓫𝙧𝙚𝒂𝙙.𝒄𝓸𝒎

Li Nianfan hurriedly let out a dry cough as he said, "You're still too young. We can talk about it in the future. These dances were just made to pass the time, it's nothing much."

He sighed internally. Nanan and Dragin were back, so his short-lived paradise was about to come to an end. After all, showing dances like that in front of little kids was not the best thing to do.

No wonder so many couples did not want children. With children, many of the joys between a husband and wife would be cut away.

Speaking of children…

Li Nianfan had already been married to Daji and Fire Phoenix for so long, so why was nothing happening to their stomachs at all? Could it be that he was a mere commoner, so he was not able to reach their heights?

He felt somewhat bad, but he threw those thoughts away. There was plenty of time, he could take things slowly.

"Big brother, big brother, we brought some really good stuff back this time." Nanan had a proud look on her face.

Li Nianfan smiled and said, "Oh? What is it?"

"Look."

Nanan and Dragin took everything out.

Li Nianfan could not help but raise an eyebrow at what was in front of him. He constantly looked at the box and the two crystals.

One crystal was vaguely blue on the inside and it looked quite extraordinary. The other crystal had a gray liquid inside that seemed to be changing into various shapes.

In truth, it did not excite Li Nianfan too much.

However, he still smiled and said, "Not bad, you did well this time."

As he said that, he held the blue orb and asked, "What is this?"

Dragin explained, "This is the Sea Boiling Pearl. If you put it in water, it can cause the temperature of the water to rise rapidly. It's very amazing."

"So, it's used to boil water."

Li Nianfan curiously looked at the Sea Boiling Pearl before he said, "Get me a bucket of water."

Dragin merely waved a finger and a large body of water surrounded Li Nianfan.

'Having powers must be so convenient,' Li Nianfan lamented before he placed the Sea Boiling Pearl into the water. "Let's bring it up by thirty degrees?"

In just a moment, the temperature started to rise. Soaking his hand inside the warm water felt quite comforting.

Li Nianfan could not help but get excited as he said, "How about another sixty degrees?"

The water started to rise and steam started to form.

"A hundred?"

Bloop bloop bloop.

The water started to boil.

Li Nianfan was suddenly surrounded by a crazy amount of steam. He had a flash of inspiration as an amazing thought came to his head.

"This really is an amazing thing!" he said excitedly. This time, he was truly excited.

He said with incredible anticipation, "I know what to do. We can use this Sea Boiling Pearl to make a hot spring."

Ever since he came to the world of cultivation, he had actually forgotten something as amazing as hot springs. Even though the number of times he had been to a hot spring in his past life could be counted on one hand, it had to be said that hot springs felt amazing. Owning his own hot spring was definitely something he had wished for.

With a hot spring, bathing would be much easier. He would not need to boil water before placing it into a wooden bowl like before.

"Hot spring?"

Daji and the others were stunned.

All of them could see that the Sea Boiling Pearl had amazing abilities. It was one of the seven ancient Battle Souls. Even though the soul inside it was already dead, it was still an immense treasure. Yet, Li Nianfan was actually just using it to build a hot spring.

When they heard Li Nianfan say it was amazing, they thought that it was incredibly useful. They never expected it to be used for just that.

However, they quickly came to terms with it.

To be able to be chosen by the expert was already an incredible honor. Even the stele that was also a battle soul was relegated to the bottom of the mountain. The Sea Boiling Pearl was obviously treated much better! At least, it would be used more often.

To the expert, a boiling sea was basically a hot spring. There was nothing wrong with that!

"What is it? Is there a problem?" Li Nianfan could not help but ask.

Qin Manyun hurriedly smiled and said, "There's no problem. Your idea really is amazing."

"Hahaha, you feel that way as well? Then let's not delay things anymore. Hurry up and create a room for the hot spring."

Li Nianfan let out a laugh before he started to look around the place. He quickly drew up a blueprint in his head.

Every room in the four-part architecture had its own uses. If he wanted a hot spring, he would need to build something brand new.

In the end, his gaze fell on a corner near the wall of the backyard. It had a very large space, and it would be entirely possible to have the water in the backyard flow over. Then, he would be able to bury the Sea Boiling Pearl underneath it. After setting up the temperature, it would be amazing.

After that, Li Nianfan also wanted to see if the Sea Boiling Pearl could maintain its temperature forever. After setting the temperature to thirty degrees, he took out a pen and paper and started to design his hot spring room.

After an hour, a perfect design was made. The appearance of the hot spring room would fit the place perfectly, so it would not stand out too much. Instead, it was as if the empty corner had a perfect fit for it.

He then touched the water to test the temperature. He noticed that it had not changed at all, so he let out a smile. Everything was ready.

Nanan and Dragin rushed over and exclaimed, "Wow, this hot spring room is designed so awesomely."

"Big brother, the hot spring room feels very big. Does it need to take up so much space?"

Li Nianfan laughed and said, "Hot springs are a form of enjoyment. If the spring is big, then you can lay in it properly. If it's too small, then what's the difference between this and taking a bath? There are so many of us here as well, it has to be able to hold all of us."

Nanan and Dragin nodded. "That's true. We're looking forward to it!"

Chapter 891

Daji leaned over and took a look at the blueprints. "If it looks like this, I can just conjure it up with my powers."

Conjure it?

Li Nianfan was taken aback. He felt some anticipation in his heart. As he prepared to agree, he hesitated.

Immortal skills might feel incredibly amazing in his eyes, but directly materializing a room still felt a bit off to him. He felt like looking at that would violate the law of conservation of matter.

After a moment of silence, he shook his head. "No need. Building a room isn't too hard. I'll prepare the materials and it'll be done quickly."

After that, he started to busy himself with the materials.

Even though he could not accept conjuring a whole new room, using those techniques to help with the work was still necessary. With the help of immortal techniques, creating bricks or cement was incredibly easy.

Even averting the flow of the river was incredibly easy. Dragin merely needed to casually use a spell to part the flow of the river, directing the water flow to the river outside of the yard.

After the materials were all done, no one else needed to do anything. Daji and the others used their spells and built 8the room. Even though they were not a professional construction team, there were no issues with Xiao Bai next to them.

Li Nianfan saw that he no longer needed to worry about the things over there. So, he walked over to the backyard and picked out a few herbs. After that, he started to refine them.

Everyone seemed to have their own tasks. In just a short four hours, everything was done.

Li Nianfan walked into the hot spring room and immediately felt the hot air within. In the massive pool, the water was so clear that the bottom could be seen. The radius of the pool was about five meters, which was incredibly big.

The mist that was wafting above the surface of the water gave everyone the urge to soak inside.

Just looking at it made Li Nianfan's body go soft. It would definitely feel amazing to soak inside.

He poured in the medicine he had prepared.

Nanan curiously asked, "Big brother, what's this?"

Li Nianfan smiled and said, "These medicines will be able to completely relax your body when paired with the hot springs. It's something amazing."

After he poured the medicine, he turned to look. He then noticed Qin Manyun and the others all staring at him with an uncertain look on their faces.

Li Nianfan could not help but jump back.

What did they want?

Shi Tuqin's face reddened slightly as she said, "Then…would you like to soak first, or should we?"

Li Nianfan had a moment of realization.

He noticed he had forgotten something. Even though the hot springs from his past life were shared between sexes, it was not the best thing to do over here. He could soak with Daji and Fire Phoenix, but it was not good if he did it with Qin Manyun, Shi Tuqin, and Little Fox. Especially not Nanan and Dragin.

Shi Tuqin had a complex look on her face. In truth, looking at the expressions on everyone's faces, they were probably too shy to chase him out.

It was fine if everyone bathed together.

Li Nianfan really wanted to say that but held back in the end.

"Ah…"

He fell silent for a moment before he smiled, "How about this, this hot spring is quite big anyway. Let's place a cloth in the middle. I'll soak on one side and you can soak on the other. We won't disturb each other, how about that?"

"That's a good plan. Let's do it that way."

The women naturally had no reason to say no. They immediately installed a cloth screen in the middle of the pool before they rushed to the other side.

Li Nianfan could not help but shake his head with a smile when he heard the giggling coming from the other side. After that, he walked out of the hot springs to prepare himself some wine. After preparing a plate of fruits, he walked back in.

"Wow."

The temperature was perfect, and it sent a wave of pleasure across Li Nianfan's body. Only his head was out of the water, and he soaked as he felt a sense of laziness.

The fruit platter floated in front of him. There were oranges, watermelons, honeydews, and other fruits on it. There was also a pitcher of amazing wine.

He poured himself some wine and finished it. After that, he leaned into the pool and closed his eyes in enjoyment.

With a life like this, what more could he ask for?

Li Nianfan was incredibly satisfied. His eyes could not help but look over at the screen.

How could a thin screen like that block out the figures of the women there? The silhouettes that came through caused Li Nianfan to blush.

On top of that, the giggling and the sound of splashing water provoked his heart.

Li Nianfan decided to be a gentleman and immediately discarded all his naughty thoughts. He shut his eyes and prepared to focus on the hot springs.

Yet, things never went the way people wanted them to go. The women quickly put their attention on Li Nianfan.

"Hey, what's happening? Do you guys smell something good?"

"It smells like wine. I smell oranges, too."

"It's coming from Brother Li's side. Could he be sneakily eating something?"

Daji immediately pushed the cloth slightly open. Her beautiful head peaked out in Li Nianfan's direction. "Oh, so it really is you. Drinking while soaking in the hot springs is such a good idea. How could you enjoy it alone? Why's your face so red? Is it very hot?"

"It's nothing, I just feel very happy soaking in the springs."

Li Nianfan forced himself to remain calm. After that, he pushed the food platter over as he said, "Soaking in the hot springs really does feel quite good with some wine. Here, have some if you want to try."

"Thank you."

Daji let out a radiant smile before she accepted the fruit platter.

Unsurprisingly, cheers of joy could immediately be heard from the other side. After that came moans of enjoyment from drinking the wine.

Li Nianfan could not help but shake his head with a wry smile. His wine and fruits had been taken away from him.

He looked up at the ceiling with a happy smile on his face. He lamented, "What a carefree life. It would be great if I can keep going on like this."

He noticed that the Gods had treated him quite well in this life. Even though he did not have any immense power or strength, he still lacked for nothing. His life was happy and fulfilling. Could he not be happy with such a happy life?

So what if he had lots of power? Would that make him comfortable?

Those who lived to fight were never able to truly be themselves. Sometimes, even stopping to rest was impossible. They would constantly be pushed forward. They were like a bird without legs that could never afford to stop flying. Only in death could they touch the ground.

Li Nianfan was suddenly incredibly thankful for the system. Thankfully, the system had left before teaching him any cultivation. Otherwise, he might be fighting for his life at that moment, or even fleeing to a certain corner. He would probably be schemed against by countless people. Just thinking about it gave him chills.

Simplicity was happiness!

On the other side, the girls suddenly went quiet. Li Nianfan's mumbling had been very soft, but it could not escape their ears.

They felt a jolt in their hearts. All of them swore in their hearts that they would help the expert eliminate all dangers in the outside world so he could maintain a life like that. No one could disturb him!

Chapter 892

After soaking in the hot spring, Li Nianfan felt incredibly comfortable both inside and out. He listened to the happy laughter coming from the women's side but merely smiled as he shook his head, not joining them.

He knew that women usually took a long time bathing, so he went out of the hot spring and entered the room, preparing to have a nice nap.

When Li Nianfan exited the hot spring room, the laughter from the other side slowly stopped.

Daji lightly sighed as she said, "The gray mist is causing chaos all around the world. The situation's constantly changing. There's also the Heavenly Plundering Alliance constantly scheming in the shadows. The Origins Realm's in an incredibly complicated situation. If we don't deal with all these problems, how could we make sure the expert has a peaceful life?"

Fire Phoenix nodded before saying, "Daji's right. The words the master just said must mean he's…very tired."

The fires of anger flashed in her red eyes. She really wanted to solve all the troubles in the world! 𝙡𝙞𝙗𝒓𝙚𝓪𝙙.𝒄𝓸𝓶

The world would change whether one liked it or not. The Origins Realm constantly shifted. Trouble kept appearing everywhere. Something had even almost happened to Blackie last time. The expert must have seen everything. It would be hard for him to not feel sad.

Even chess masters had times when they were tired. They really wanted to help the expert maintain a peaceful life!

Dragin had her own thoughts as well. "The stories big brother tells us always involve the main character defeating all evil. After that, everyone would live together happily. Big brother must really, really want a life like that."

Nanan's eyes sank as she said sadly, "It's our fault for not taking the initiative. We failed to suppress those evil forces."

Splash!

At that moment, Daji suddenly stood up from the hot spring. Her feet lightly stepped out of the water as her white dress flew over and draped itself over her body. The scene looked like a painting. It was incredibly beautiful.

However, there was a frosty look in her eyes.

Little Fox was taken aback, "Big sister, you…"

Daji said in a cold voice, "I'm going to go to the Origins Realm."

To the Origins Realm?

Everyone jumped slightly. They naturally knew what Daji was preparing to do. She was going to cause some trouble.

It seemed like the expert's words had really stirred Daji's heart. She suddenly wanted to leave the mountain.

Ever since the Seven Realms were united, Daji and Fire Phoenix decided that they would no longer take any action. They decided that they would stay hidden with the expert and focus on serving him. They would no longer care about the conflicts of the outside world. Yet, the situation in the Origins Realm was far too complicated. Daji was worried that it would affect the expert's life.

Fire Phoenix said,"I'll go with you."

Little Fox and the others exchanged a look before they said, "Then we…"

"You should all just stay home. The two of us will be enough. We'll be back quickly."

Daji interrupted them. She looked at Dragin and Nanan and said, "Show me what happened when the person from the Heaven Plundering Alliance fled."

"Oh…"

Nanan and Dragin did not dare to refuse. They activated their powers and triggered the scene that happened back then.

Nanan had used the Fallen God Bow to shoot down one of Tian Luo's arms. Then, Dragin had used her tides to hold Tian Luo back. There was already karma formed between the two parties. A normal person would not be able to find any clues, but Daji was able to.

Very quickly, her face shifted as she ascertained Tian Luo's location. She stepped out with Fire Phoenix and the two of them disappeared.

Qin Manyun and the others looked at where Daji and Fire Phoenix disappeared. They had shocked looks on their faces.

Little Fox exclaimed, "Big sister is so amazing."

She had an incredible understanding of chess, as well as a lot of talent in a spiritual sense. It was enough to multiply her talents in chess manifold. She was even able to change heaven and earth, turning illusion into reality and truly changing a chessboard.

Yet, she was incredibly certain that it would be impossible if she really wanted to give Daji or Fire Phoenix any trouble. Even within her area of control, Fire Phoenix and Daji would be able to easily overcome it or escape.

Shi Tuqin exclaimed, "They did not even cause any ripples in the Wisdom just now."

Daji and Fire Phoenix had clearly moved in front of them just now, yet they had not been able to feel a single thing. That meant that they could get close to any of them without anyone knowing. The difference in their skills was no trivial matter.

Qin Manyun could not help but purse her lips, "Everyone cultivates next to the expert. I had thought that they would not be that far apart from us. I can't believe the two of them are actually so amazing."

She learned the ways of the zither and songwriting from Li Nianfan. Shi Tuqin learned how to write and draw. Their improvements could be described as soaring. However, compared to Daji and Fire Phoenix, there was still a huge gulf.

In the end, Shi Tuqin found the root cause and lamented, "There's nothing we can do about it. We're only training with the expert during the day. They train with the expert at night.

Little Fox widened her eyes in shock as she said curiously, "Is Big Sister still training with Brother Li even at night? What are they practicing? I've seen Big Sister with a red face so many times. Could it be thanks to the training?"

…

At the same time, at the Heaven Plundering Alliance, Tian Luo stumbled back to report his results. He had a pale face and was obviously heavily injured. He had lost his right arm and it was still bleeding.

The injuries caused by the Fallen God Bow were not so easily cured.

He walked deep into the Heaven Plundering Alliance and finally collapsed in front of Zhou Yuanhai. "Leader, I've failed."

Zhou Yuanhai raised an eyebrow as he said curiously, "What happened?"

"It's just as you expected, the Heavenly Palace participated in this event as well. I thought that they would not be able to do anything much, but the situation kept changing…"𝒍𝒊𝙗𝓻𝒆𝓪𝙙.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Tian Luo quickly explained everything that happened.

Zhou Yuanhai's expression constantly changed. He had a thoughtful glint in his eye as he finally said, "If so many coincidences happen at the same time, they're no longer coincidences. It was all a setup! Ah, an existence of this level really is amazing. Even if I'm so careful, it's useless. The moment I make the wrong move, everything ends in disaster!"

Tian Luo could not help but say, "Leader, who are you playing against?"

He had been with Zhou Yuanhai for many years and had personally witnessed many of Zhou Yuanhai's plots. The fact that the Heaven Plundering Alliance had reached this state was all thanks to him. Everything in the Origins Realm seemed to be the leader's plaything. Yet, everything he had done seemed to be a setup for this game!

Which game was worth wasting so many years and so many resources?!

Zhou Yuanhai had a deep look in his eyes as he said, "Fighting against God is so amusing! Fighting with people who defy the heavens is endless fun! Fighting against those who can overturn the heavens brings me endless joy!"

After falling silent for a moment, he waved to Tian Luo. "Come, let me treat you."

"Thank you, leader."

Tian Luo had a happy look on his face as he moved over.

Zhou Yuanhai waved his hand and a sliver of power appeared on his fingertips. He had been preparing to use it when he suddenly stopped. There was a sudden apprehension in his heart.

He hurriedly moved back and said carefully, "No, I can't save you. If I do that, I'll develop some form of karma with you. I would've fallen into a trap!"

Chapter 893

Tian Luo was speechless.

He stared at Zhou Yuanhai with his missing limb still oozing blood. The two of them continued to stare at each other.

"Leader, you really aren't going to help me?"

Tian Luo could not understand it.

Zhou Yuanhai ignored him, and instead, started to cast another skill. He started to calculate things in detail, and the unsettling feeling in his heart started to intensify more and more.

"Not right, this isn't right…"

He constantly mumbled. In the end, his gaze fell on Tian Luo as he said in realization, "It was you! You developed the karma! You love using karma to chase after others, so how could you not notice it?! Why don't you just die?"

Zhou Yuanhai's head almost exploded as he felt a chill throughout his body.

He had schemed for countless years. There were two reasons he was able to account for everything. The first was that he had lived for long enough, and the second was that he was careful enough!

At that moment, he had a premonition. He was about to face something dangerous that he had never faced before!

Tian Luo laughed and said, "Don't worry, leader. There's no one alive who can chase after my karma."

"What do you know?!"

Zhou Yuanhai's expression sank as he clapped his hands three times." Everyone, come right now!"

In a flash, dark figures burst out from the darkness. They were the central forces of the Heaven Plundering Alliance. At the same time, there were two who walked forward and stood in front of Zhou Yuanhai.

Tian Luo's eyes widened as he looked at the two and exclaimed, "Tian Qing, Tian Ta, you're both here."

"Tian Luo, you made such a mess of the task our leader assigned you and you're in such a pathetic state. You're too weak."

Tian Qing mocked Tian Luo before saying seriously, "Leader, what happened? If you're gathering us here, are you about to commence the next part of the grand plan?"

Grand plan?

There had been a grand plan, but everything had to be discarded.

Zhou Yuanhai had a wry smile in his heart. There were only two paths in front of him. The first was to head directly into battle, while the other was to cut off a limb to continue maintaining his outer status!

He decisively chose the second option. That was because he knew that there was no hope of beating an existence of that level.

With that in mind, his eyes sank as he pointed at Tian Qing. "From this day onward, you are the leader of the Heaven Plundering Alliance! No, you've always been the leader of the Heaven Plundering Alliance. All of you remember that!"

What?

Everyone was stunned.

They did not know what their leader was doing.

Zhou Yuanhai did not have any intentions of explaining things. He continued seriously, "Tian Qing's the alliance leader, do you all remember that?!"

Everyone nodded, "Yes."

After that, Zhou Yuanhai turned around and packed up his things as fast as possible. After that, he left without any hesitation.

Tian Luo could guess what the leader was afraid of and could not help but say, "Leader, surely you don't need to…"

Zhou Yuanhai did not even bother turning around. In a flash, he disappeared into the night sky. He fled incredibly quickly and left Tian Qing and the others to exchange looks among themselves.

The next moment, there was suddenly unending gray mist that came out of the headquarters of the Heaven Plundering Alliance's ground. In a flash, the whole space was completely covered. No one managed to avoid it. 𝒍𝒊𝙗𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅.𝓬𝒐𝓶𝑙𝑖𝑏𝓇𝘦𝑎𝒹.𝑐𝑜𝓂

Tian Qing and the others immediately used the methods Zhou Yuanhai had thought them to refine the gray mist. Their skills rapidly increased. At the same time, waves of memories that did not belong to them started to float in their minds, replacing their original memories.

Tian Qing's eyes turned gray as he said, "That's right, I'm the leader of the Heaven Plundering Alliance. I'll plunder everything under the heavens and turn into a supreme being!"

Tian Luo and the others immediately knelt on the floor as they respectfully said, "Hail, leader!"

At that moment, they had completely forgotten who Zhou Yuanhai was. Nothing was left of Zhou Yuanhai and all the karmic ties between them had been severed!

"Tian Luo, it's understandable that you failed your task this time. Come, I'll treat you."

Tian Qing waved to Tian Luo.

"Thank you, Leader." Tian Luo happily walked forward.

Tian Qing worked quickly. With a wave of his hand, Tian Luo completely recovered.

"Next, we should be targeting the ancient race! We…"

Tian Qing immediately looked up at the distant space. His eyes narrowed completely as he seemed to await a major enemy.

After that, everyone, too, felt something and looked up. They saw two figures, one white and one red, coming toward them under the starlight. They were surrounded by waves of mystifying energy. The formless pressure caused the Heaven Plundering Alliance's people to struggle to breathe.

It was the aura of the strong!

Tian Qing's expression sank as he coldly said, "Who dares come into the Heaven PLundering Alliance!"

Daji looked at Tian Luo and said, "The headquarters of the Heaven Plundering Alliance?"

"That's right."

"Then there's nothing more to say. The Heaven Plundering Alliance doesn't exist anymore from now on."

The moment Daji said that, she pointed a finger at the Heaven Plundering Alliance.

In a flash, an incredibly cold aura was felt throughout. It completely froze the Heaven Plundering Alliance. The layer of ice she conjured was absurd. It did not leave them any time to react at all. It was as if everything Daji had pointed at was frozen in an instant. Whether it was time, space, or even Wisdom, everything was turned to ice, unable to escape.

Crack!

However, very quickly, the ice started to crack.

Tian Luo, Tian Qing, and Tian Ta started to see cracks around them. After that, they quickly exploded out.

They coldly snorted as they flew into the air. When they saw that the rest of the Heavenly Plundering Alliance was already turned to ice, the three of them were shocked, and the flames of anger were ignited.

They were meant to discuss bigger plans that night. After gathering most of their primary forces, two people had somehow appeared without any rhyme or reason and acted against the Heaven Plundering Alliance. They had suffered great losses.

However, they were mostly afraid.

Tian Luo frowned as he said uncertainly, "The Wisdom of limitless freezing. You've actually completely understood the Wisdom of Ice. How's that possible?"

The Wisdom that existed everywhere was flawed. Not a single one was complete, unless…one absorbed gray mist.

However, Daji did not look like she had been contaminated by gray mist at all. How was that possible?

Daji said coldly, "Are you surprised? Aren't the Heaven Plundering Alliance refining gray mist as well? What are your goals?"

"Goals?"

Tian Qing's face suddenly had a look of confusion on it.

He did not know what his goal was either. He seemed to have forgotten something incredibly important. All he knew what that he was the leader of the Heaven Plundering Alliance. Thinking about it in detail, it was quite strange

However, his expression quickly turned ferocious as he shouted out angrily, "Hahaha you don't deserve to know that. Go ahead and die!"

The moment he said that, he sent out a palm attack at Daji.

"Decaying Night!"

The starlight under the night sky suddenly disappeared. Unending darkness enveloped the world. The darkness seemed to be alive as it swallowed everything around them. It quickly wrapped Daji and Fire Phoenix within it, attempting to make them a part of the darkness.

That was the Wisdom of darkness!

Chapter 894

The dense darkness seemed to solidify as it covered up everything.

However, the moment it was about to touch Daji and Fire Phoenix, a radiant flame suddenly exploded outward. It lit up the darkness and burnt it completely. It turned into a fire phoenix and headed straight at Tian Qing!

"Everything is false, cut it to nothingness!"

Tian Ta held a blade in hand. His blade let out a white light as he slashed right at the flames. It cut the flames in two, turning them to nothingness.

His blade technique was able to turn anything into nothingness.

After that, he let out a cold laugh as he slashed at the rest of the people from the Heaven Plundering Alliance that had been encased in ice!

In a flash, the ice disappeared. The people of the Heaven Plundering Alliance were free. They all locked onto Daji and Fire Phoenix.

"Your skills aren't half bad, but you're courting death for daring to enter the Heaven Plundering Alliance!"

Tian Qing laughed as he pointed at Daji and Fire Phoenix. "Get them!"

The whole Heaven Plundering Alliance launched themselves into the air. They started to activate their powers as various miraculous abilities locked onto Daji and Fire Phoenix.

Looking around, there were at least four hundred cultivators. Other than Tian Qing, Tian Luo, and Tian Ta, there were still three other Wisdom dictators. There were at least a hundred Wisdom elites!

The three of them were no ordinary Wisdom Dictators. Their control of Wisdom was incredibly impressive.

Their forces stood at the absolute peak of the Origins Realm.

However, Daji and Fire Phoenix did not panic at all. The Heaven Plundering Alliance's name had been in the Origins Realm for countless years. They had been talking about them for a long time, so the two women had naturally already been prepared. They had come to extinguish the Heaven Plundering Alliance!

They had heard Li Nianfan's lamenting. He really wanted peace to return to the world. They wanted to maintain Li Nianfan's peaceful life, but the gray mist enveloped the world. It was incredibly strange, and dark forces were in hiding, secretly plotting and planning as they fanned the flames. They were all nowhere to be found, and the only one that could be destroyed was the Heaven Plundering Alliance!

With the karma that Tian Luo left behind, they had come to eliminate the Heaven Plundering Alliance. It could be considered a great contribution in helping the expert maintain his peace.

"Unlimited Ice Seal!"

"Heavenly Fire Illuminates the World!"

Daji and Fire Phoenix exchanged a look as they moved at the same time.

The two supposedly opposed powers seemed to be clearly separated into two halves. It formed a majestic look as they rushed toward the Heaven PLundering Alliance!

Half of the cultivators were immediately frozen while the other half was burnt to nothingness.

Tian Qing and the other two could not help but feel incredibly nervous and shocked when they witnessed Daji and Fire Phoenix's skills. After an angry roar, they joined the battlefield as well.

In the far end, Zhou Yuanhai hid in the corner. He used his skills to observe everything that was happening.

"The complete Wisdom of fire and the complete Wisdom of ice. They're only a sliver away from becoming supreme beings! They should be the strongest of those next to that guy.

"If I make a move, we should be able to kill them…"

Zhou Yuanhai mumbled to himself. There was a glint in his eyes, but he stopped that thought in the end.

"I can't rush things. Even though it looks like I can kill them now, I'll only attract that person's attention. If that happened, no one knows what'll happen to me. To deal with an existence of that level, I have to be extremely careful!"

The reason he had abandoned the Heaven Plundering Alliance so decisively and abandoned all ties was that he was afraid of entering that person's game.

When he sent Tian Luo to retrieve the gray mist, he had never expected that it would bring about the destruction of the Heavenly Plundering Alliance. If he ended up falling into the expert's game, he did not know how he would even die.

"That level of existence can read the movements of heaven and earth. Some people were naturally born to be kings, and others to be bandits. Nothing can change that. Those who want to change it will be rolled over and killed by the wheels of heaven! No matter if it's the light or in the dark, I can't be the slightest bit careless. I've waited for countless years for this opportunity. I can't be careless. It's still not the time to act."

Zhou Yuanhai could not stop warning himself. He slowly regained his composure.

Even though the destruction of the Heaven Plundering Alliance was painful, he could afford to wait. He had already started the most important step. After that, as long as he kept to his plan, he would be able to laugh until the end.

After a short internal struggle, he cast his gaze on the battlefield.

At that moment, the two of them had already merged fire and ice. Countless spells were dancing in the air. Terrifying power was clashing everywhere. Even space itself was exploding. The whole Heaven Plundering Alliance had been reduced to nothing. The rivers and mountains around them had all completely disappeared.

"Assemble, Heavenly Array!"

At that moment, Tian Qing suddenly roared. The whole Heavenly Plundering Alliance formed a seal.

Boom!

A thunderstrike could be heard in the plains!

Thunderstrike after thunderstrike fell from the skies onto each person from the Heaven Plundering Alliance. It formed into a lightning chain that was connected to the skies.

After that, the lightning started to move. It caused everyone in the Heavenly Plundering Alliance to be banded together. From the outside looking in, the illusion of a furnace seemed to have formed around everyone. After connecting, it turned into a humongous furnace.

Fire Phoenix and Daji were within it!

Buzz!

The power of heaven and earth resonated as it turned into an incredibly strong refining power. It tried to refine Daji and Fire Phoenix.

Tian Qing felt like victory was in his grasp. "I don't mind telling you. The reason why we managed to absorb the gray mist and not be affected is all thanks to this refining technique. It's even able to refine the gray mist, so refining you is like child's play! Hahaha!"

Daji and Fire Phoenix frowned, not saying anything.

They could feel a wave of danger they had never felt before. It was impossible for them to stand up to it alone.

Fire Phoenix looked at Daji and said unwillingly, "It looks like we have to work together again." 𝑙𝒾𝒷𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥.𝒸𝑜𝘮

Even though the two of them had gotten much closer, even sleeping together every night, they were still not incredibly intimate. The two of them were incredibly prideful, so they naturally kept a distance between them.

Daji proudly stretched her hand out. "Come, then."

Fire Phoenix linked her hand with Daji's.

The next moment, fire and ice gushed out of their bodies at the same time. The Wisdom of ice and the Wisdom of fire were two completely opposing powers. Yet, they strangely gathered along the same lines. They reached a perfect equilibrium and started to form a pentagram around the two of them.𝘭𝒾𝑏𝑟𝑒𝒶𝒹.𝘤𝘰𝓂

"H-how is this possible?!"

Tian Qing and the others sank unwillingly. They stared at Daji and Fire Phoenix as the two of them intimately started to perform taichi.

The power of fire and ice merged and gave birth to a power that defied all reason.

"I-is this the power of a supreme being?!"

Chapter 895

Crack!

The numbing sounds of constant cracking filled the air. It caused the Heaven Plundering Alliance's group to shudder.

Their eyes widened as they clenched their teeth, looking at Daji and Fire Phoenix with incredible shock. They started to shout as they used their own skills.

Yet, no matter how hard they tried, their formation had started to sway. Cracks were already starting to show on that illusory furnace!

Tian Qing had veins on his forehead as blood started to come out of the corner of his mouth. "How despicable. Ice and fire are filling the skies. There's nothing that can withstand the exchange between cold and hot!"

"Ice and fire working together actually merges into perfect Wisdom. They managed to reach the levels of a supreme being!"

Tian Ta took a deep breath as he suppressed the horror in his heart. He immediately said, "Flee, everyone who can flee needs to run!"

Boom!

His voice was covered up by the explosion.

An immense torrent of power burst forward with Daji and Fire Phoenix at the center. It had completely destroyed their formation as it dispersed wantonly. Everywhere it passed immediately turned the Heaven Plundering Alliance's people into dust.

Tian Luo, Tian Qing, and Tian Ta flew back at the same time. They left a trail of blood in the air as they fell to the ground.

Daji said with a cold expression, "Where did you get your method of purifying the gray mist?"

That was an incredibly important question.

The gray mist wreaked havoc in the world. Its strength had exceeded everyone's expectations and knowledge. Even supreme beings from ancient times needed to pay immense prices to barely seal it.

They could understand the expert being able to cleanse it, but who were the Heaven Plundering Alliance?

Thinking about what the Heaven Plundering Alliance had done, they had even dared to plot with the gray mist in mind. It was not hard to guess that they had an incredibly secret plot they were working toward.

The Heaven Plundering Alliance being able to cleanse and absorb gray mist was far too unbelievable.

Tian Qing knew that they were done for, so he said bluntly, "Haha, the Heavenly Plundering Alliance already had the gray mist since ancient times. We managed to plunder all the treasures in the world, obtaining countless techniques and secrets. That was how we figured out this technique and became the strongest in the Origins Realm. I can't believe you managed to figure out the secrets of the gray mist as well! There really always is a higher mountain!"

Fire Phoenix raised an eyebrow as she smiled coldly, "To figure out those secrets, you've probably experimented on quite a lot of cultivators. You've caused a lot of chaos as well."

Daji and her suddenly thought about quite a few pieces of information.

The Heaven Plundering Alliance plundering all the treasures in the world had probably caused countless disasters in the Origins Realm. Thinking about it, most of it was probably related to research into the gray mist. The gray mist's seal being broken probably had something to do with them as well.

Tian Qing coldly snorted, "To the victor go the spoils. Just kill us."

Fire Phoenix waved her hand, and heavenly fire enveloped Tian Luo and the others. In a moment, they were completely burnt, and the Heaven Plundering Alliance was annihilated.

Daji and Fire Phoenix did not leave immediately. Instead, they cast their gaze at the Heaven Plundering Alliance's headquarters.

The headquarters might have already been reduced to rubble during the battle, but there were still some things remaining. Those were naturally all extraordinary treasures.

However, they did not really bother with the treasures. Instead, they looked at the gray mist that was in the center.

The gray mist was meant to be without form or shape, but it was actually being tied down by a special chain. It struggled repeatedly, but could not escape. At the same time, the results of the Heaven Plundering Alliance's research on gray mist were in the crystals around them. It was completely in line with what Tian Qing said.

Daji did not say anything. She merely pointed a finger at the gray mist. A blue light shot out from her fingertips and an immense chill covered up the gray mist. At the same time, the mist that had come out of Tian Qing and the others' bodies were also gathering there and frozen by Daji. In the end, it turned into a transparent box.

After everything was done, Daji had a look of suspicion on her face. She could not help but say, "Fire Phoenix, don't you think everything went too easily this time?"

Fire Phoenix fell silent for a moment before nodding, "A little. We easily managed to destroy the Heaven Plundering Alliance's headquarters and found out what they had planned for the gray mist. Everything should already be done, but why do I feel like something's missing…"

Even the leader was dead, so what were they missing?

Daji suddenly said, "The seven battle spirits should be with the Heaven Plundering Alliance. We only have five now, why are the other two not here?"

Of the battle spirits, the stele was at Fallen Immortal Mountain and the Willow tree was in the expert's backyard. The sword was with Xiao Chengfeng, the bow was with Nanan, and the pearl was now a hot spring. Every one of them had its uses and their values were immense.

Yet, the other two battle souls were not there, which was a bit strange.

Fire Phoenix shook her head and said imperiously, "Whatever, this group has been wreaking havoc in the world. They are the reason for all the unrest. We've already destroyed them, If there are any of them who escaped and try to cause any trouble in the future, we'll just destroy those strays when the time comes!"

"Yes."

Daji nodded lightly. After that, she followed Fire Phoenix back to the Ancient Forbidden Area. They had left in the night and destroyed the Heaven Plundering Alliance while the night still remained.

A long time after they left, Zhou Yuanhai's body slowly appeared. He had a chilly smile on his face. "From this moment on, all of my ties with the Heaven Plundering Alliance are cut. From now on, I am Zhou Yuanhai. No one will suspect me!"

After a pause, he looked at all the rubble on the ground and smiled. "Even though the Heaven Plundering Alliance is gone, it still served its purpose!"

After saying that, he pointed at the ground. He left a gold piece of paper on the ground. After that, he disappeared from the spot.

Not long after he disappeared, many figures appeared from the distance. They closed in incredibly carefully before they stopped in the air. All of them looked at the remains of the battle in shock.

They were all attracted there by the movements of power. Due to their fear, they waited for everything to stop before they moved closer.

"What terrifying power. Just the remnants are enough to chill my heart."

"What manner of existence was fighting here? Even as a Wisdom Dictator, I'm terrified."

"I can feel the aura of ice and fire. At the same time, two Wisdoms merged together to form an incredibly terrifying attack. Words can't describe it."

"That's…the sign of the Heaven Plundering Alliance. Could this be the alliance headquarters?"

"Too strong. The Heaven Plundering Alliance that strikes fear into the whole Origins Realm was annihilated. Who did this? They even ignored all the treasures here. Do they not think the treasures are worth taking?!"

…

Everyone was full of fear, but it did not stop them from picking up the treasures.

The treasures that could remain unscathed were all at least sixth-grade supreme treasures. It was enough to be the ultimate treasure of many sects! 𝑙𝑖𝑏𝓇𝘦𝑎𝒹.𝑐𝑜𝓂

In a flash, everyone used various methods, even putting their lives on the line to fight over the treasures.

However, a moment after that, an old man accidentally picked up a gold piece of paper. He merely glanced at it nonchalantly, but his eyes immediately widened!

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The old man grabbed the piece of paper in his hand incredibly quickly. After that, he started to retreat silently. He actually ignored the other treasures as he prepared to leave.

However, his abnormal movements immediately attracted everyone else's attention.

Everyone was looking for treasures and were on high alert for anything unusual. They were afraid that someone would pick something valuable up, so they naturally had their focus on everyone else.

Immediately, there was a flash in the eyes of three others. They surrounded that old man, closing in on him in three directions.

One of them recognized the old man and asked with a cold smile, "Elder Jin Yuan, where are you going?"

Elder Jin Yuan's expression changed slightly as he smiled, "I just feel like this place harbors a lot of misfortune. I'm worried that I'll bring trouble onto myself, so I've decided to leave."

Someone else continued, "There are so many treasures here. Even the damaged treasures are all highly sought-after materials. Retreating like that isn't how your sect does things. Did you pick up a treasure that's far more valuable than anything else here? Is that why you're retreating?"

Elder Jin Yuan's eyes narrowed, "Worriless Cultivator, watch your mouth!"

The cultivator let out a dark laugh as he said coldly, "Then what's in your hand? Why don't you show it to us?"

"You!"

Elder Jin Yuan's expression darkened as he realized the predicament he was in.

The movements there had attracted the attention of everyone else as well. In a flash, countless divine senses were locked onto Elder Jin Yuan. They stared at him suspiciously.

"Blasphemy! Those who will get the treasures are all determined by fate. All of us have our own skills and we're all picking up treasures in this rubble. How dare you steal from others? Do you have any integrity? Give way right now. Let him leave!"

Suddenly, a voice filled with righteousness was heard. A white-robed young man walked out with a white glow around him. There were even a few disciples behind him. He had a very noble look on his face.

Paired with his words, it was easy to gain goodwill from others.

However…

Elder Jin Yuan had an even more bitter look on his face. The others looked at the white-robed young man with complicated expressions.

The young man did not seem to feel how everyone was looking at him at all. He merely continued, "I'm Bai Piao from the Noble Pavilion. Fellow cultivator, don't worry. You can leave right now. I'll guarantee your safety!"

Yet, Elder Jin Yuan merely stood on the spot, not daring to leave at all. He looked at Bai Piao with deep distrust.

Bai Piao from the Noble Pavilion. He was incredibly famous. He was very strong and had made a name for himself with his heroic actions. He established the Noble Pavilion and managed to earn the moniker of the Righteous White Hero.

However…

As Bai Piao did more and more good, many people noticed one rule. To be precise, it was one problem.

Every time Bai Piao saved someone, nothing good would befall the other party. They would definitely be robbed a second time, and their lives were sometimes forfeited!𝙡𝙞𝓫𝒓𝙚𝒂𝓭.𝓬𝒐𝓶

All of them were old foxes. They naturally knew what was happening.

Bai Piao definitely saved people on the surface before following them in secret to rob them again. Then, he would get a good reputation and even gain a treasure. It was a good plan.

The Noble Pavilion just sounded good on the surface. It was meant to trick the ignorant.

Only, no one really had any evidence. They were also afraid of Bai Piao's skills, so no one voiced any accusations.

Bai Piao saw that Elder Jin Yuan was still standing on the spot, and he could not help but say, "Elder Jin Yuan, don't worry. The people here will probably give me some leeway. You can just relax and leave."

How could he relax?!

That Bai Piao was a monster!

Elder Jin Yuan knew that Bai Piao had his eyes on him and decided not to leave instead.

He firmed up his resolve and said, "I've suddenly seen the light. It's far better to share any fortune I've received. Hence, I've decided to share the treasure I obtained with everyone. Please take a look!"

After that, he tossed the golden paper into the air.

The golden paper opened up mid-air, and the words on it attracted everyone's attention.

They read it word by word, and someone could not help but read it out loud.

"The gray mist reveals the future. Heaven and earth are overturned. The golden lake reveals itself, cleansing the mist!"

"It's a way to cleanse the gray mist! There's a way to cleanse it!"

"The gray mist reveals the future. Sure enough, the gray mist is the future. It can patch up the flaws in Wisdom!"

"Heaven and earth are overturned. The golden lake reveals itself, what does that mean? What can cleanse the gray mist?!"

Everyone was incredibly excited at that. They widened their eyes as their minds quickly worked to figure out the meaning within. Yet, they could not find an answer no matter how much they thought about it.

Those who were there were all either incredibly strong or came from a big force. They had naturally looked into the gray mist in detail. They knew that absorbing the gray mist could complete the Wisdom within them and give them a bright future. However, there was an immense price to pay. They would slowly lose their sense of reasoning and lose themselves.

However, the allure of the gray mist was far too great. If they did not absorb it, they would be forced to watch as everyone else got stronger. It was torture.

They had somehow found a way to cleanse the gray mist in the ruins of the Heaven Plundering Alliance. Anyone would be moved by that.

Suddenly, everyone retreated a few steps as they looked at each other in alarm. They were all afraid that they would be killed to ensure their silence. At the same time, they tried to figure out how to kill everyone else.

It was a massive secret. If they managed to keep it to themselves, they would be able to rule over the Origins Realm!

However, everyone quickly realized that no one there was weak. There were a lot of cultivators, so it was not practical to kill everyone off.

After a long silence, Bai Piao smiled and said, "The Noble Pavilion has its reputation. Could everyone please do me a favor and share this secret among ourselves but not let it spread?"

What was the Noble Pavilion worth?!

Bai Piao was the person everyone was the most on guard against. They cursed in their hearts, but they had looks of agreement on their faces.

"Bai Piao's right. These words are a riddle that can shake the world. It's not something that can be handled by just one force."

"Why don't we form an alliance to look into this secret?"

"That's a good idea!"

Immediately, they worked together to wipe away the remains. They then used their various methods to hurry back to their clans.

The next moment, Bai Piao returned there with the cultivators of five different forces.

Cold words came from Bai Piao's mouth. "Those who know the secret are from the Luoxia Gate, Cloud Returning Sect, Tianqing Sect, and the Misty Palace. They're just second-step Wisdom Elites. There are also six wandering cultivators who aren't that strong. I've already left trackers on them. Let's kill them all off. The fewer people who know this secret, the better. I trust all of you are thinking this way as well."

They had already discussed everything in secret. They would kick out anyone who was not powerful enough!

However, everyone had been gathered together earlier, so they had no way of making a move. They had to attack after everything was settled! 𝓁𝒾𝒷𝘳ℯ𝘢𝑑.𝑐ℴ𝓂

Looking at how casually Bai Piao was detailing it, it was obvious that he was already used to these things. He was a repeat offender.

The other five shivered as they upped their guard. However, they did not say anything as they nodded before rushing over to attack!

It was going to be a night filled with death!

Chapter 897

The River Gazing Sect's sect leader was an old man draped in black robes. He had black hair and a white beard. At that moment, he was sitting on the leader's seat in the great hall.

He was a cultivator, and a strong one at that, but he still had a look of defeat on his face. Gray mist would occasionally appear in his eyes, and his body constantly shuddered. Various things indicated that he had absorbed the gray mist and was fighting against the gray mist in his body.

He took a deep breath as he said in a stiff tone, "What happened to the gray mist explosion in the Southern Star Region?"

An old man spoke, "Leader, the gray mist over there has already completely disappeared. The people that went over there have all perished, including six disciples from our sect. The nearby cultivators said that the only ones to leave were the Heavenly Palace."

"The Heavenly Palace?"

The sect leader's eyes froze slightly as he immediately went deep in thought.

He had failed to hold back against the allure of the gray mist and used the gray mist to cultivate. Even though he managed to stop his cultivation when he felt the corrosion of the gray mist, he had still been contaminated. It seemed impossible to get rid of it, so they were at a standstill.

The gray mist had exploded in the Southern Star Region. He had naturally not dared to go forth himself, and instead, sent some disciples to mix within them. He also sent his people to constantly monitor the situation. He had been trying to figure out the best way forward.

Yet…

He never expected that the eruption at the Southern Star Region would disappear so completely despite how impressive it was at the start. He had thought that it would invite a slaughter. Yet, nothing seemed to happen.

The old man continued, "I hear that the Heavenly Palace has been collecting the gray mist. If they know of your condition, I'm worried that…"

The sect leader furrowed his eyebrows as he let out a cold smile. "The Heavenly Palace has been really active. What kind of a force are they? They always surprise everyone. It feels like there's a lot more to them than meets the eye. However, we're not afraid of them at all. I feel like they must have a secret behind them, so I'm actually quite interested in them."

"Sect leader, a great secret! It's a great secret!"

At that moment, a frantic shout could be heard from outside. Elder Jin Yuan hurried over with a reddened face. He had been moving as fast as he could and almost fell flat on the ground after failing to stop properly.

Other than excitement, there was also a hint of nervousness on his face. He had been worried that someone would try to kill him on the way back, but he had thankfully been safe.

The sect leader looked at Elder Jin Yuan and raised an eyebrow. "What happened? What was that battle earlier?"

Elder Jin Yuan took a deep breath before he exclaimed, "Sect leader, the location of the battle was actually the headquarters of the Heaven Plundering Alliance. By the time I arrived, the Heaven Plundering Alliance…was annihilated!"

"What?!"

Everyone in the hall had expressions of shock as they exclaimed in disbelief.

Even the sect leader hurriedly said, "Are you sure? The Heaven Plundering Alliance disappeared just like that?!"

The Heaven Plundering Alliance's reputation in the Origins Realm was known by everyone. Even though the River Gazing Sect thought they were strong and that they were no match for the Heaven Plundering Alliance. Every time the Heaven Plundering Alliance started something, their sect could only shudder and hide.𝓁𝑖𝘣𝘳ℯ𝘢𝘥.𝒸ℴ𝑚

Yet, in just a night, the alliance had been eradicated?

How was that possible? Who had that skill?

Elder Jin Yuan said seriously, "I'm incredibly certain. I wasn't the only one who saw it."

One of the elders said, "Surely only a supreme being that's above a Wisdom Dictator can destroy the Heaven Plundering Alliance so easily? Who would make such a move with the current flaws in Wisdom?"

Another elder said, "The gray mist was suppressed so quickly and the Heaven Plundering Alliance was destroyed. Those two things aren't something an ordinary person can do. It's too terrifying. Which great warrior is making his move?"

The sect leader shook his head and said, "It's not someone we can touch, so let's ignore it. All we can say is that the Heaven Plundering Alliance offended someone they shouldn't have!"

After that, Elder Jin Yuan said, "Sect leader, that's not the main thing I wanted to say."

"Oh?"

The leader was stunned, and so was everyone else.

The Heaven Plundering Alliance's destruction was not the main point?

The leader urged, "Hurry up and tell me!"

"We found a piece of paper at the ruins of the Heaven Plundering Alliance's headquarters. Written on the paper was how to cleanse the gray mist!"

"What!"

The sect leader immediately stood up from his seat as he stared at Elder Jin Yuan. "Continue speaking!"

He had absorbed the gray mist, so no one was more anxious than he was. Most importantly, if he mastered the method, he would be able to absorb the gray mist with reckless abandon. That would practically be cheating but he might be able to scale to great heights! 𝘭𝑖𝑏𝘳ℯ𝑎𝑑.𝒸ℴ𝘮

Elder Jin Yuan did not delay matters as he said immediately, "The contents stated were, 'The gray mist reveals the future. Heaven and earth are overturned. The golden lake reveals itself, cleansing the mist!"

The sect leader's eyes glinted as he said excitedly, "Sure enough, the gray mist represents the future. Only, what do they mean by heaven and earth being overturned and what's the golden lake?

An elder said, "From the words, it must mean that we need heaven and earth to be overturned, and the golden lake to reveal itself to cleanse the gray mist. However, how do we overturn heaven and earth? What is the golden lake?"

The sect leader ordered, "The golden lake is either the name of a place or it's a gold-colored lake. I don't care which one it is. Send out our disciples, look through every single one!"

…

At the same time, similar things happened in all the sects that knew the secret.

Deep in the Celestial Demon Forest in the Southern Star Region, there was a deep valley. The outside of the demon cave was covered in the light of the night. It looked like a massive, ghastly face was etched onto the ground.

The Celestial Demon King sat on a stone chair as his eyes glowed with a terrifying light. He stared at a cultivator with a half-crying, half-laughing mask on.

That cultivator was Left Messenger.

After splitting up with Big Lord Demon, she had immediately been captured by the demons. She somehow felt like she had been struck by misfortune by being near Big Lord Demon.

The Lion Demon that had captured Left Messenger said, "Demon King, by your orders, we did not dare to venture close to the gray mist. We merely kept watch around it. In the end, only a few cultivators were able to leave the place. Among them was this person who we managed to capture."

"It went as I predicted. The gray mist is something incredibly profound. Going into it would've just been courting death. We also have instructions from the ancient demon to not get contaminated by the gray mist so easily. The time is still not here."

The Celestial Demon King let out a small smile, not surprised at all.

The only thing that surprised him was the fact that the cultivator in front of him managed to survive.

The Celestial Demon King could easily see through Left Messenger's cultivation level. She had just broken through to the Chaos Daluo Golden Immortal Realm. How did she manage to survive among so many strong cultivators in the gray mist?

Tens of thousands of cultivators that were stronger than her were all dead, but she was fine. How did she do that?

Was she…a tremendously lucky person?

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The Celestial Demon King stared at Left Messenger, causing her to get goosebumps.

"Huh?"

The next moment, it noticed something strange.

The Celestial Demon King could clearly feel a strange power moving within Left Messenger's body. The power was incredibly mystifying. It exceeded all the Wisdoms that currently existed. It was able to fill in the gaps of Wisdom.

However, it was certain that Left Messenger had not been contaminated at all.

The Celestial Demon King was pleasantly surprised.

He stared at Left Messenger and said in disbelief, "How's this possible? Did you encounter something miraculous at the origin of the gray mist? Did you eat anything?!"𝓁𝑖𝒷𝑟𝘦𝒶𝑑.𝒸𝘰𝘮

"Eat anything?" 𝓁𝒾𝒷𝘳ℯ𝘢𝑑.𝑐ℴ𝓂

Left Messenger was taken aback. After that, she answered truthfully, "I did eat some fruits."

Mentioning the fruit, she could not help but lament the fact that the Heavenly Palace really had good lives. She just ate a little and suddenly felt like she no longer had any bottlenecks in cultivation. She broke through her original realm and rapidly improved without even needing to train.

No wonder there were so many monsters in the Heavenly Palace. The power behind them was far too terrifying.

With that in mind, she had a look of horror in her eyes. She was really incredibly dumb back then to make an enemy out of them. She was incredibly lucky to just be alive.

Was she really that person with tremendous luck like the Celestial Demon King said?

At that moment, she suddenly wondered who she was.

The Celestial Demon King had been observing her all that while. He acutely caught on to that sliver of shock and horror in her face and said, "I know that you must've encountered a lot of shocking things at the origin of the gray mist. However, not only did you survive, you even managed to gain such a chance encounter. It's enough to say that I was right. You're a person with tremendous luck!"

What was he saying?

Left Messenger seemed to feel like the Celestial Demon King had misunderstood something, but she did not explain anything. Instead, she silently nodded.

The Celestial Demon King continued asking, "Tell me, what happened over there?"

"There were three caves at the entrance of the realm. The three caves were filled with danger and had practically wiped out ninety percent of the cultivators…"

Left Messenger immediately told the Celestial Demon King everything that had happened. Knowing that countless cultivators had died somehow, as well as the supreme cultivator in the end, the Celestial Demon King was incredibly thankful they did not participate in anything. Otherwise, they would have been in big trouble.

After that, he asked about the Heavenly Palace. When he found out that Left Messenger was from the Ancient Forbidden Area, and was even an enemy of the Heavenly Palace, he was incredibly shocked.

"Tremendous luck. You really do have tremendous luck. Otherwise, how could you constantly be the only person who remained alive? Everyone's already dead, but you even got an amazing chance encounter?" the Celestial Demon King lamented.

The other monsters look at Left Messenger respectfully as well, shocked by her past.

They had all thought that the Left Messenger's skills were far beneath them, but they ended up all throwing that thought away. Being able to become friends with such a lucky person would greatly benefit them in the future.

They really wanted to see what would happen.

"There's really nothing great about me. I was just fortunate."

Left Messenger remained stubborn. She naturally knew herself best. She did have a lot of luck, but those that were with her all ended up with misfortune.

The Celestial Demon King said, "Ah… You're being too humble. With your past performances, you're worthy of being called the Big Boss!"

The other demons had no differing opinions as they all said, "Hail, Big Boss."

Left Messenger was incredulous. She said, "I've never even done anything, how could I be called the Big Boss?"

"You can contribute to us in the future. We're helping the ancient demon gather the corpses of supreme beings. You have to be careful. The old cultivator in the gray mist was the best choice, but it's a pity we missed the chance. However, I believe that we'll definitely encounter a second one with your luck."

The Celestial Demon King had a regretful tone in his voice.

The ancient demon was an ancient existence. He was one of the supreme demons but was only left with the husk of a soul. He needed a new body, and only the body of a supreme being could allow him to fully revive himself.

A supreme being's corpse?

Left Messenger shuddered, not knowing how to get one at all. Even if she found one, she would not have the ability to get it.

They might all be passionately calling her Big Boss, but she would bet that she would definitely die if she could not prove her worth.

She had to save herself!

Left Messenger's mind moved rapidly as her expression changed slightly. She immediately thought about something.

Right after that, she looked at the Celestial Demon King and the others, and with a sudden thought, two words sprang out in her head… Wild game!

Since they captured her, she would not show mercy.

She mustered up her resolve and said, "If you want the corpse of a supreme being, I think I know where to find one."

"What?"

"You know?"

The demons were all shocked as they looked at Left Messenger with glee.

The Celestial Demon King said excitedly, "I knew I saw something in you. You really are someone with tremendous luck. Where are you referring to?"

Left Messenger said seriously, "That place cannot be spoken of. I can only bring you all there. However, not everyone can go. I have to choose the right people."

The Celestial Demon King waved it off, "No problem, choose anyone you want!"

Left Messenger shot a look at all the demons around her. As far as wild game went, she needed to choose the proper ones. The quality of the meat had to be the best. Of course, they could not be too ugly…

The various demons looked at Left Messenger as they posed, trying their best to show themselves off.

It was a valuable chance for them to make contributions with someone as lucky as Left Messenger. Just thinking about it excited them. Naturally, they fought for the chance, not giving any way.

The Celestial Demon King widened his arms as he smiled and said, "This is no small matter. Please, bring everything you need. You can even choose one of the six great elite demons.

The six great elite demons were just below the Celestial Demon King in standing, and they were all in the Wisdom Dictator realm. Their demonic auras were incredibly impressive.

Left Messenger jumped slightly as she glanced at them.

The six great elite demons might be naturally arrogant, but they knew that it was a great chance to establish some merits in front of the ancient demon. So they naturally did not want to give up the chance and started to sell themselves.

The first to speak was the one on the most left. It was a small-eyed and sharp-beaked short little demon. It said in a sinister voice, "If you need to sneak and dig around, then I'm your best choice. I'm an ancient rat. I can see through any barrier and void any defense. As long as you tell me the location, there's no way you'll return empty-handed."

Yet, Left Messenger shook her head. "No, you have too little meat."

Rat meat, small and disgusting. It could not even be considered wild game. She would just invite disaster.

"Hahaha, then pick me. I have too much meat."

A completely black Pig Demon laughed as it stepped forward. It was incredibly big, and its stomach was like a balloon filled with water.

The Left Messenger looked at it and shook her head, "You can't do either. You're too fat."

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Too fat?

The pig warrior panicked at that as it hurriedly said, "Give me some time, I can work out. I'll definitely be able to slim down!"

"Go go go, just go away. By the time you slim down, the world would have ended."

Another demon warrior walked up. It flexed out his muscles, causing them to budge. After slapping his chest, he said, "Look at me, I'm filled with muscles. Just look at how bouncy my muscles are. I'm absolutely the best choice."

"Left Messenger, look at me instead. I'm not bragging, but my flesh is peerless among the demons!" 𝙡𝙞𝓫𝒓𝙚𝒂𝓭.𝓬𝒐𝓶

"Left messenger, I'm one of the heavenly sheep, how does my left look?"

…

All the demon warriors tried their best to show of their meat, looking at Left Messenger in anticipation.

Good meat. Other then the mouse and the fat pig, they were all good meat.

Left Messenger was suddenly stuck in a dilemma, wondering which of them she should choose for the expert.

The four elite demons saw that Left Messenger was incredibly hesitant, and understood that she was about to make a decision. All of them had incredibly serious looks on their faces, worried that they would miss such a golden opportunity.

After a moment, Left Messenger's eyes shifted between the cow and the bear. In the end, she clenched her teeth and chose the bear.

She would offer up theat bear's head first!

For some reason, she really did not like that bear at first glance, so she decided to spare the cow!𝓁𝘪𝑏𝓇𝑒𝑎𝑑.𝑐𝘰𝑚

Left Messenger spoke, "I made my choice. I'll go with the bear elite."

"Roar! Thank you, Left Messenger, for giving me this chance. I, Bear, will definitely perform well!"

The bear demon immediately roared at the skies before she jumped down. He smiled as he patted Left Messenger on the arm, "You have good eyes. I'll make sure I take care of you in the future!"

"Thank you," Left Messenger answered politely. In her eyes, the bear demon was merely a high grade piece of meat.

After that, she looked at the other demons around her.

Those demons had all already been ready. With a jolt, all of them started to show off their muscles.

Left Messeger walked around, and occasionally touched them with her hands a bit before finally choosing three of them.

They were the Black-Winged Tiger Demon, the Wind-Chasing Steed and Sea Swallowing Demon.

The Sea Swallowing Demon would naturally be used for soup. Three mains and a soup, Left Messenger felt like it was a very good gift.

She was very happy, and the demons she chose were very happy as well.

When the Celestial Demon King saw that the choices had been made, it said impatiently, "Big Boss, when do you plan on making your move?"

The Celestial Demon King was elated. He was full of praise for the Left Messenger's choice in his heart, but he still said, "Isn't this too quick? We should send you off with a celebration first."

Left Messenger thought about it and nodded, "Sure."

It would get them an extra meal in their stomachs, which might fatten them up a little.

After the meal, the whole group left for the Ancient Forbidden Area under Left Messenger's guidance.

Looking at them leave, there was a glint in the Celestial Demon King's eyes. It brought the five other elites back into the central cave.

The walls of them cave were incredibly wet, and there was an incredibly spacious room a few dozen feet away. In the center wasa a massive stone that had the image of a ferocious beast carved on it. Wave after wave of suffocating pressure surged out of the carving.

Below the carving was a massive furnace. It seemed like there was constantly a fire being lit in the furnace. There was a stange glow to it that lit up the carving.

That was the Ancient Demon, an ancient warrior of the demon race. The fire of its soul was within the furnace.

It was that thing inside that was protecting the Celestial Demon Forest. Demonic energy kept radiating out of it, allowing for the beasts in the Celestial Demon Forest to turn into demons even easier. It helped them in their cultivation as well.

Countless years ago, the Celestial Demon King found the carving which allowed him to completely change himself. That was how he ended up becoming the Celestial Demon King. The stone carving was basically the ancestor of all the demons within the Celestial Demon Forest!

"Hail, Ancient One."

The Demon King and the others bowed incredibly respectfully.

The glow in the furnace lit up slightly as a threatening voice was heard from within, "I already know of what happened outside. You did well this time."

The Celestial Demon King was quite pleased to hear that, and immediately said, "Do you think Left Messenger has potential as well?"

The Ancient Demon said, "That person is a little special. I actually couldn't see through her. If you look at it that way, she's definitely a rare person who is blessed by the heavens."

The Demon Kings and the others gasped in surprise. Even the Ancient Demon could not see through Left Messenger. Left Messenger was definitely amazing, they could definitely expect good things this time.

The Ancient Demon said again, "It's our luck that we managed to meet someone like that. If we use her well, we will definitely greatly benefit from ther."

The Celestial Demon King immediately said, "Ancient One, don't worry. I will definitely take good care of this person."

…

The Southern Star District was quite far away from the Ancient Forbidden Area. It took until afternoon the next day for Left Messenger and the others to arrive at Fallen Immortal Mountain.

The bear demon walked up and said, "Is this the Ancient Forbidden Area? We didn't really see anything special the whole way."

The Sea Swallowing Demon nodded, "I heard that the Ancient Forbidden Area is quite dangerous, especially since the HEavenly Palace is from this area. Now, it doesn't really look like we had anything to be scared about."

The steed said ,"It looks like the cultivators in general here are quite weak."

Left Messenger felt a bit of sympathy for them, and could not help but say, "Appearances. These are all just appearances. However, if all of you want to take a look, we can slow ourselves down to look around. There's also plenty of good food around!"

The bear demon did not agree as he urged, "There's no need. The task at hand is more important, pick up the pace!"

After a moment, Fallen Immortal Mountain appeared in their sights.

The moment they saw Fallen Immortal Mountain, the bear demon and the other's suddenly had a serious look on their face. The looks of disdain disappeared as they looked on at that mountain which seemed like utopia. It seemed unfathomable, and impossible to figure out.

"Wisdom is everywhere. What kind of treasured place is this? Inconceivable!"

"Not only that, I feel like the Wisdom in the mountain is much more complete than in the Origin Realm!"

"Big Boss really is lucky to have found a place like this."

"No wonder the Ancient Forbidden Area is so mysterious. They really hid this well. If you hadn't brought us here, we would never have expected it."

The bear demon was already thoroughly convinced of Left Messenger's ability. Even he humbly asked, "Left Messenger, what do we do next?"

Left Messenger remained calm, "Don't go over for now, I'll go talk to the people around here to talk about the elite corpse."

"Alright, thank you, Left Messenger."

"Big Boss really is awesome to be able to talk to the people on that mountain. Amazing."

Under the looks of admiration in front of the demons, Let Messenger slowly walked into Fallen Immortal Mountain. After that, the demons looked at her as she started talking to a man carrying a bucket of shit. She would constantly point over at their area.

Chapter 900

"So you came here to deliver meat," Elite King realized something when he heard that.

Left Messenger nodded, "That's right, that's how it is. Senior, you should know me, right?"

Elite King smiled. "I have some impression of you. You know how to run."

"What do you think of this meat? Will it catch the expert's eyes? Let me tell you, I went through a great deal to pick them out. The quality of their meat will be amazing."

"Their meat isn't bad, but it'll be hard for us to subdue them," Elite King was a bit frustrated.

He looked at the bear demon's power, and noticed that the bear was not weak even among Wisdom Dictators. Even though he would not be afraid with the help of the steel and Jiang Liu, they might not be able to stop the demon from escaping.

Left Messenger panicked. If she did not succeed, then she did not know what else to do. She was forced to say stubbornly, "Then… could you ask the one behind all of you for help?"

"That's impossible. Don't even joke about it," Elite King hurriedly shook his head. How could they trouble the expert with such a trivial matter, or even ask the expert to do anything himself? That was far too absurd.

Just as they were discussing things among themselves, the bear demon lost its patience as it started to walk over.

The demons looked around the place and noticed that Elite King was just a regular Wisdom Dictator even though the mountain was incredibly special. They did not notice any other warriors around, so they started to get bolder.

"Left Messenger, how are things? It looks like you're making no progress?" The bear demon looked at Left Messenger with a vicious glint in its eyes, trying to threaten Elite King.

The Sea Swallowing Demon walked forward and tried to be the voice of reason as it smiled at Elite King, "Fellow Cultivator, we're underlings of the Celestial Demon King. Please think about Left Messenger's request properly. We won't be able to help you if the Celestial Demon King ends up getting angry."

"If you don't agree, then we'll make you!" The steed and the tiger jumped out at the same them as they flexed their muscles.

They finally knew why Left Messenger was so intent on choosing the quality of their flesh. It was to put on a show, so they worked incredibly hard to flex in front of Elite King.

Their actions completely stunned Elite King and Jiang Liu who were not far away. Did those demons know that they were being sent here as meat? They tried so hard to present themselves, were they so eager to be cooked?!

When the wildlife around them saw the scene, they all felt incredibly out of place. Even after being raised for so long, they could not merely accept their deaths. There were actually those who voluntarily wanted to be cooked.

"If I hadn't witnessed it for myself, I wouldn't have believed that there were demons that were as enlightened as you in the world!"

Elite King was a little touched as he lamented, "Since you're already prepared, then there's no need to waste any time. Just reveal your true form."

What?

The demons were all stunned.

The bear demon coldly said, "What do you mean by this? What do our true forms have anything to do with this?!"

Elite King raised an eyebrow, "She's already sold you off as meat to us. How would we cook you if you don't reveal your true form?"

"She sold us?!"

"As meat?!"

"Cook us?!"

The four demons widened their eyes as they exclaimed in disbelief. After that, their gazes all fell on Left Messenger. It was as if they went through the most painful betrayal in the world.

Bear narrowed his eyes slightly as the killing intent in his body soared, "Left Messenger, is what he said true?"

The moment Left Messenger nodded, he would immediately explode forward and kill Left Messenger. If she shook her head, he would explode forward and kill Elit King instead!

There was such a terrifying aura coming out of the bear. The other three demons prepared themselves as well.

Elite King clenched the sh*t bucket in his hand tightly. Not far away, Jiang Liu stood up with his sword in hand, locking his sword stance onto the four demons. The steel let out a glow as a pressure started to emanate from it. Even Su Chen stood up from cleaning up the waste.

A battle was about to erupt.

Left Messenger shook as she left slowly.

"Everything on this mountain is quite good. The power of Wisdom constantly surges within. It's absolutely a treasure of a place. I'll use this chance to take a proper look at this place. If I can take over the place, I'll definitely be rewarded by the Ancient Demon!"

The bear had his calculations in his heart as he let out a cold smile, preparing to move.

Suddenly, a clacking set of footsteps was heard from the mountain.

Xiao Bai was seen slowly walking over with a bucket of pig food. Nanan and Dragin felt a little lazy and asked Xiao Bai to do the feeding.

"Oh? What a strange lifeform. Even though it's shaped like a human, it's not a human at all. It's not a demon either. It looks more like a machine?!"

The bear stared at Xiao Bai with a lot of confusion. However, his eyes bulged out when he saw the bucket of pig food in Xiao Bai's arms.

"What kind of heavenly treasure is this? It causes a resonance in the Wisdom of my entire body. If I can eat it, it'll benefit me immensely. There's something this amazing in the world?!"

The Sea Swallowing Demon's eyes turned red as it said hungrily, "W-what kind of food is that? I feel like just kneeling and eating it."

The Wind Chasing Stood shouted, "Supplement, that bucket is an amazing supplement. It's a treasure that can only be seen in our wishes!"

The Black Winged Tiger roared, "I can feel the power of origin that I lack. There is gray mist in the food. I-I want to eat it!"𝓵𝙞𝙗𝙧𝙚𝒂𝙙.𝓬𝒐𝒎

All of them exclaimed as they locked their gazes onto Xiao Bai. The Wisdom in their bodies tightened up as they prepared to take it away at any moment.

Bear slowly walked toward Xiao Bai, "If you don't want to die, hand over the bucket." 𝘭𝒾𝑏𝓇𝘦𝒶𝘥.𝘤𝘰𝑚

Even without the body of a supreme being, they already noticed a lot of things just from their trip here. If they managed to get their hands on the bucket, they would greatly benefit!

Xiao Bai looked at the bear, and a red light flashed in its eyes.

Jiang Liu explained, "Lord Xiao Bai, they are a wild game that was just sent over. They're quite strong, so we couldn't subjugate them yet."

"Hahaha, you still dare call me that? Die!"

The bear demon's rage soared as he laughed out maniacally. He sent a punch straight at Xiao Bai.

In his eyes, one bunch was enough to destroy Xiao Bai.

Xiao Bai merely looked up at the bear as Xiao Bai quietly stood on the ground. A red glow suddenly came out of Xiao Bai's eyes and fixed itself onto the bear.

The bear seemed to be locked in place as the bear's movements completely stopped.

After that, his body constantly changed, and finally returned to his original, black bear form in the end.

"Wh-"

The other demons were incredibly scared when they saw the scene. They turned around to run.

Xiao Bai's red glow merely swept onto their bodies, and their bodies were immediately locked into place as the same thing happened.

The red glow disappeared as Xiao Bai said casually, "If they're just meat, then they should focus on being meat. Why are they making such a scene?"