At this moment, in a vast mountain range that was extremely far away from the South Imperial City and even crossed several regions.
The spiritual energy here was dense, multicolored, and shrouded in clouds.
There were many pavilions and palaces, and they looked extremely glorious.
On many mountain ranges, young cultivators could be seen coming and going. They were either meditating or practicing the sword. It was extremely prosperous.
Outside the mountain gate, a huge stone tablet stood tall, with the words "Ancient Face Rejuvenation Sect" written on it.
"The soul lamps of all the people we sent out have been extinguished. Why can't we even take down two people who haven't cultivated much?”
"Could it be that they will encounter some expert to help them along the way?”
"If the Heavenly Dragon Nest blames me for this, I won't be able to take responsibility.”
In a magnificent palace.
A gray-robed elder with a clear face frowned and paced back and forth, muttering to himself.
In front of him, many disciples were kneeling. Their faces were pale and they were a little uneasy.
The grey-robed old man before him was the Great Elder of the Ancient Face Changing Sect, and his authority was shocking.
He had broken through to the Saint Realm many years ago and was extremely powerful.
Some time ago, there was an unusual movement in the Fallen Dragon Valley, the Deadmire of Life, which was hundreds of thousands of miles away from the Ancient Face Restoration Sect.
It was this elder who was responsible for leading the disciples to investigate. It was also him who brought back a group of men and women in strange clothes.
The Fallen Dragon Valley was a famous and terrifying forbidden zone in the 3,000 Dao Domains. It was known as a place where all living beings were exterminated.
It was named the Fallen Dragon Valley because a true dragon had fallen here many years ago.
The true dragon's strength had long reached an incomparably terrifying level. There were even rumors that it was close to the immortal realm.
The dragon blood watered the land for tens of thousands of miles, causing the land to be barren and filled with all kinds of terrifying qi.
Even a Saint Realm existence like the Great Elder did not dare to go rashly as it was in danger of his life.
However, some time ago, there was a strange movement in that place. Divine light surrounded it, and some people even heard the dragon's roar shaking the sky.
After the Great Elder of the Ancient Face Changing Sect rushed over, he saw a group of men and women who had never cultivated walk out with his own eyes. He was extremely shocked.
Later on, he brought the group of men and women back to the Ancient Face Changing Sect and heard about their origins from them. He was even more surprised. He did not expect that they would come from the outer realm.
Although this method surprised him, he did not think too much about it.
After that, he made a move to investigate and found that the group of men and women were all quite talented. There were even a few people with special physiques.
One of them was a petite girl with an extremely rare immortal bloodline, and the purity of her bloodline was shocking.
If the Xianling Clan found out, they would probably do everything they could to bring her back to their clan at all costs.
In addition, there was a woman with good skills who possessed an extremely rare ancient god body. Even in the ancient books, it was extremely rare.
Since ancient times, the Ancient God Body had only appeared a few times.
This was because when such a physique reached great success, it could become an uncrowned king. It could fight against True Dragons, defend against Black Tortoise, and easily suppress those who had achieved Dao.
This kind of bloodline constitution was too rare. In ancient times, there were even rumors that it could evolve into a true ancient god.
That was an innate god race that fed on stars and chaos energy. They were extremely powerful. Once they released their golden blood essence, they could even tear the universe apart with their bare hands.
However, the resources required to grow this physique were too terrifying.
Especially in the later generations, the environment of the world had changed drastically. Every time the ancient god body advanced, it had to undergo blood exchange and bone shedding before it could evolve into golden god bones and golden god blood.
However, the method of changing blood and bones had long been lost. It was extremely difficult to open up the Spirit Sea, let alone advance to the next realm.
Therefore, over time, this kind of physique became a useless physique in the mouth of cultivators. Only some orthodoxies with terrifying foundations would try to cultivate it.
But in the end, it was also terrible. Instead, it wasted a large amount of resources and the gains did not make up for the losses.
Originally, these things were nothing to the Great Elder of the Ancient Face Restoration Sect.
However, later on, one of the men and women begged them to take them in in order to stay in the Ancient Face Sect and cultivate. He did not hesitate to tell them some secrets.
This included the incident where the woman with the Ancient God Body accidentally swallowed a golden divine egg in the Fallen Dragon Valley.
According to the ancient records, the Great Elder of the Ancient Face Sect speculated that the golden divine egg might be the legendary dragon egg. He was instantly shocked and hurriedly reported this matter to the Heavenly Dragon Nest.
Although the Ancient Face Resurrection Sect had existed for a million years, it was actually dependent on the Heavenly Dragon Nest.
In this vast and boundless land, there were actually quite a number of ancient sects like the Ancient Face Restoration Sect.
However, only a force like the Heavenly Dragon Nest could be considered undying.
If the Heavenly Dragon Nest were to find out about this, it would be a disaster for the Ancient Face Restoration Sect.
If it really was a dragon egg, even if it was swallowed by someone, it would still be fine.
The Heavenly Dragon Nest would also try their best to extract it, even if it was to refine a great medicine.
To an orthodoxy like the Heavenly Dragon Nest, what was a dragon egg?
It was a supreme sacred object. If it was hatched properly, it could even produce a true dragon cub, which was destined to be the ruler of the world in the future.
Furthermore, once this matter was leaked out, it would attract the attention of the other immortal orthodoxies, and the commotion it would cause would be even more terrifying.
Therefore, the Heavenly Dragon Nest did not dare to make a sound after learning of this matter.
They only sent some experts from the clan to try to take the woman away.
However, someone had leaked the news, causing the woman to be on alert in advance. She used some talisman treasures from who knew where to knock out the disciples guarding her.
Then, he and another companion with the Immortal Bloodline took the opportunity to escape to the Fallen Dragon Valley.
The Great Elder of the Ancient Face Changing Sect did not know why these people could freely travel to that restricted area and not be infected by the aura within.
On the contrary, the experts from the Fallen Dragon Valley who were chasing after him were covered in blood after only taking a few steps. It was terrifying.
The Ancient Face Restoration Sect had been punished by the Heavenly Dragon Nest because of their negligence. Even he, the First Elder, could not escape punishment.
In the end, he could only order his disciples to wait at the other end of the Fallen Dragon Valley. At the same time, he searched the surrounding area according to their faces.
It was also because the two women had just stepped into cultivation that they did not know how to disguise themselves and change their heads. It was easier to find them.
It was precisely because of this method that he had finally found them in an ancient city and chased them all the way. He had even crossed the Dao Domain and ran to another realm.
"Grand Elder, the messenger from the Heavenly Dragon Nest has arrived…"
At this moment, a report suddenly came from outside the palace.
The First Elder of the Ancient Face Transformation Sect's expression changed as he hurriedly stood up to welcome them.
His thoughts raced, and he guessed that the Heavenly Dragon Nest had come for the two women.
Soon, he saw the messenger of the Heavenly Dragon Nest outside the palace. He was a young man with a golden body and a pair of dragon horns on his forehead.
His expression was cold and he stood with his hands behind his back. He wore a long robe with golden edges and had a noble aura.
"Greetings, emissary of the Heavenly Dragon Nest."
The Great Elder of the Ancient Face Transformation Sect lowered his posture and said respectfully.
"I heard that you lost him? Such a large group of people had actually been escaped by two mortals. It was really embarrassing.”
The young man from the Heavenly Dragon Nest spoke coldly. His words did not seem to contain a trace of emotion.
"Milord, you may not know, but I suspect that those two women were saved by someone. Otherwise, with their ability, it would be impossible for them to escape. He even killed many of the disciples that I sent out.”
The First Elder of the Ancient Face Sect could not help but smile bitterly when he heard this.
"You know that your Ancient Face Restoration Sect is attached to my Heavenly Dragon Nest, yet you still dare to save them? I would like to know who would have the guts to do so. You're courting death!"
The golden-robed young man's expression was very cold. Killing intent flashed in his eyes, and then he said,
"I came to find you this time to ask you to issue an encirclement order and capture the woman who swallowed the dragon egg at all costs.”
"If that's a real dragon egg, Lord Long Huang's strength will definitely increase greatly after refining it. Even if he faced that person from the hidden immortal clan, the Jiang family, he might not be powerless.”
"This matter is of great importance. If you fail, there's no need for you to come and see me.”
"Yes, yes, yes…"
Hearing this, the First Elder of the Ancient Face Sect's expression changed, and his forehead was covered in cold sweat.
His heart skipped a beat.
This matter actually involved the Ten-Thousand Dragons Ridge behind the Heavenly Dragon Nest.
The Long Huang mentioned by the golden-robed young man was the current successor of the Ten-Thousand Dragons Ridge.
He had terrifying talent and was favored by the Dragon Ancestor. He had dragon blood, dragon bones, and dragon souls. He was destined to stand at the peak of the 3,000 Dao Domains.
From the moment he was born until now, he had never suffered a single defeat. He swept through the younger generation with an invincible and tyrannical attitude.
The other immortal orthodoxies and supreme sects 'successors couldn't block his palm either.
However, a few years ago, when he fought with the reclusive immortal clan's Jiang family, his dragon horn was broken by a palm.
If he hadn't used the Greater Teleportation Divine Talisman to escape into the void in time, he might have lost his life there.
That battle shook the 3,000 Dao Domains, leaving countless people dumbfounded. The younger generation was even more terrified, and they felt their scalps go numb.
This level of competition between the same generation was far from what ants like them could look up to.
But the result…made everyone feel terrified.
"Don't worry, emissary. This old man will arrange for an arrest warrant. Many of the companions of those two women are still in our hands.”
"If they still remember our old relationship, we can use them as bait…"
The Great Elder of the Ancient Appearance Sect said respectfully. He had already thought of a countermeasure in his heart and was certain that the two women would not be able to escape.
The golden-robed man nodded. His expression softened slightly, but he could not hide the worry in the depths of his eyes.
The Myriad Realm Banquet was about to begin, and in half a month, it would be the birthday of the Queen Mother of the West from the Jade Lake Immortal Realm…
If Lord Long Huang's Dao injuries had not recovered at this juncture…
The Ten-Thousand Dragon Ridge's reputation would definitely fall this time, and it would even affect the subsequent battle at the Stairway to the Gods.
Back then, Lord Long Huang should not have been so reckless to provoke that person from the hidden immortal clan, the Jiang family.
Not only was his reputation damaged, but his body was also severely injured. His strongest dragon horn was broken.
Without the nourishment of a pure dragon race's source, it would be very difficult for it to grow again.
At the thought of this, he swept a glance at the First Elder and said," Give me the last positions of the disciples you sent and the time when their life tablets shattered.”
"I want to see for myself who is so bold as to not put my Heavenly Dragon Nest in their eyes.”
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Soon, three days passed.
On the first day, Qing Xuzi and Jiang Minghan's followers left Black Rock City and returned to Nanque Holy City.
Things went as Xiao Yan had predicted. Under his encouragement, Xiao Hongdou finally mustered up her courage and took the initiative to go to the City Lord's Mansion to look for Jiang Minghan.
Jiang Minghan also looked happy. The two of them traveled around the city every day, appearing extremely leisurely.
Xiao Yan had heard about the Kuangqu from Qing Xuzi.
However, Qing Xuzi kept his mouth shut and didn't mention it at all. Xiao Yan couldn't do anything about it.
Fortunately, he had made a lot of preparations in the past few days. He had also obtained an accurate map of the Kuangqu from One-eye and confirmed the correct location of the tomb.
"In that case, I hope we can have a pleasant cooperation.”
Outside the South Imperial Sacred City, Xiao Yan, who was dressed up as Qiao Zhuang, arrived as per the agreement.
One-eye still had a fierce look on his face. He smiled and shook hands with him.
Behind him was a group of subordinates. Their strength varied from the emperor realm, official realm, and Transcendence realm. Xiaoling was among them.
Seeing Xiao Yan, she immediately revealed a happy expression.
"It's not time to go, let's go.”
Xiao Yan nodded. He didn't want to waste time.
Senior Sister Xiao Hongdou left early in the morning. According to her previous habits, she must have gone to look for Jiang Minghan. She had been quite happy these few days, and her face was full of smiles every day.
However, no matter how unhappy Xiao Yan was, he didn't show it on his face. He could endure this.
Everything was going according to his plan.
Senior Sister Xiao Hongdou had long been smitten by Jiang Minghan, and two out of three sentences she spoke were about him.
Xiao Yan admitted that a man like Jiang Minghan was indeed very attractive to women.
However, seeing this scene every day still made him unhappy and uncomfortable. She was clearly the Tribulation Taker of this life and should have kept her purity, but she still interacted with other men.
Xiao Yan had already made up his mind. Once he recovered a bit of his cultivation, he would cut off Xiao Hongdou's memories of Jiang Minghan.
"Let's go. I heard that many factions in the ancient mine of the Clear Void Holy Land have already retreated during this period of time. The surroundings are very wide.”
"If we sneak over, I don't think anyone will find out.”One-eyed smiled faintly.
Xiao Yan agreed with his words.
Soon, the group of people quietly set off, heading towards the border of the Divine Ruins Ancient Mine.
Because he was not flying, he had to pass through many Teleportation Formations along the way. At the same time, he had to conceal his true appearance and figure, so Xiao Yan was extremely cautious and tried his best to speak as little as possible.
It was extremely desolate outside the Divine Ruins Ancient Mine. It was like the Gobi Desert. The group spent a full day's effort before they arrived there.
This was the first time Xiao Yan had seen the forbidden area of the Divine Ruins Ancient Mine, which was filled with ominous and mysterious auras. His face was filled with shock.
Red mist rolled and clouds filled the sky. In the distance, one could see the soaring fiendish qi. It was like an ancient battlefield. One could even hear the killing sounds of the Iron Horse Ice River, shaking the heavens and the earth.
"We should take advantage of the darkening sky and quietly go over. We shouldn't be noticed by the surrounding caravans.”
One-eyed was the strongest among them. His cultivation base had already reached half-step virtual god-level.
At the same time, he was also the team leader, so no one refuted him.
At this moment, Xiao Yan couldn't wait to find the tomb as soon as possible and leave after taking the things inside. He naturally agreed.
The group once again set off stealthily. This time, they were even more concealed than before, almost sticking close to the desert and hills.
"The terrain here is extremely dangerous. Even compared to the many dangerous lands I have seen in my nine reincarnations, it doesn't seem to be inferior…"
Xiao Yan's eyes were sparkling with golden light. His eyes were like golden coins, reflecting the special terrain of this place. It was extremely mysterious.
The surrounding murderous aura and the terrifying aura did not affect him. He deliberately avoided it.
However, there were still some people who let out a miserable cry as they walked. They were swallowed by the surrounding sand and soon stopped.
Xiao Yan's eyes turned cold as he said," Follow me and don't get lost. Otherwise, I won't be responsible for your lives."”
At this moment, he had become the backbone of the team. Even One-eye listened to his orders.
He had done all of this on purpose. He knew where there would be danger, but he didn't mention it.
The main reason was to weaken the one-eyed man's power so that he could have a better advantage when he entered the tomb.
What did everyone's life and death have to do with him?
Hearing this, the faces of the other team members turned pale as if they had thought of the many rumors about this restricted area.
"Who did Young Master Xiao learn from? How could he have such a profound Origin Technique?”
Xiao Ling's face also revealed a look of admiration as she could not help but ask.
When Xiao Yan heard her words, his expression softened slightly." I've only read about it in some ancient books. I have no master."”
"The map shows that the tomb excavated by the Clear Void Holy Land is there…"
Soon after, an open area appeared in front of them. Wisps of gray mist lingered between heaven and earth, making it seem a little gloomy.
The one-eyed man was slightly excited as he pointed at the hill area in front of him.
The tall and wide hills were bare and reddish-brown in color. There were no plants or vegetation, but they were slightly blood-red and gave off an unsettling aura.
" This terrain has such a deep baleful aura. What is it suppressing…"
Xiao Yan frowned. With his experience, he could naturally see that the terrain here was extraordinary. The surrounding mountains seemed to be protecting the area in the middle.
Back then, the Clear Void Holy Land's misfortune was clearly due to digging into it.
Xiao Yan didn't hesitate to take out all the magic tools he had prepared, including some compasses, copper coins, spiritual paper, brush and ink, etc. At the same time, he also took out a shabby stone robe and a stone knife.
" The mine is four thousand miles ahead…"
Xiaoling flipped through the map she had obtained and said in a slightly deep voice, as if she was also nervous about the environment here.
"We can't go into that mine. The resentment of the people who died back then has accumulated there. If we encounter the aura of a living person, there will be problems.”
"I have to find another mine."
Xiao Yan shook his head as he saw the problem.
Hearing this, everyone's faces darkened, as if their hearts had become heavy.
The one-eyed man sighed," If it wasn't for Young Master Xiao, I'm afraid that even if we came here, we would have died in that mine.”
"This place is really too strange. It's no wonder that such an ancient faction like the Clear Void Holy Land would encounter such a disaster…"
Xiao Yan didn't attack directly. If he went deep into the ground, it would only destroy the terrain and cause unnecessary trouble and noise.
The ultimate goal of this trip was to find the tomb, not to destroy it.
He searched patiently and finally found a collapsed mine in the other direction.
"Let's go from here. Have your men scout ahead.”Xiao Yan said. He didn't plan to take the risk himself and let the one-eyed man go and investigate.
He wasn't stupid. He knew that this place was very dangerous, but he still fought with his own body.
"You…"
Upon hearing this, One-eyed's expression changed. He looked a little ugly, but he still snorted coldly." You're still scheming against me even at this point. There's no need for this.”
Soon, the group of people broke through the mine and entered it, appearing extremely cautious.
After Xiao Yan and the others entered the mine, several figures appeared on the hills in the distance.
However, he didn't choose to go in. Instead, he waited outside.
"From the looks of it, this Xiao Yan is indeed capable. It seems like the opportunity here is really waiting for him to come and take it.”
Jiang Minghan smiled faintly and could not help but sigh at this profundity. The hot shots and the land of opportunities really accompanied each other.
If it wasn't for Xiao Yan, it would have been very troublesome for him to retrieve that page of the Book of Death.
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