Mysterious Pure Land, Sacred Herbs and Jade Essence, Demon Clan’s Scheme
Under Jiang Yuqiong's lead, the group soared into the sky, carefully surveying their surroundings.
Soon, they gained a rough view of the environment.
In the distance, as far as the eye could see, lay a vast, boundless ring of mountains!
Yet the center of the ring was shrouded in haze, impossible to discern.
As they drew closer, they clearly saw divine energy roaring above the peaks, transforming into surging tides of power, conjuring countless magnificent, awe-inspiring scenes!
The terrifying energy tides swept the heavens, birthing colossal dragons of divine might!
Each dragon was sinewy and robust, like a steel fortress, stretching across the void like mountain ridges, exuding an overwhelmingly ferocious aura!
At the same time, the air resounded with the ethereal chants of the Great Dao, entrancing and intoxicating, nearly lulling them into a trance.
"This natural formation is indeed fearsome!"
Jiang Yuqiong murmured softly.
Even the light shield from his jade pendant showed faint signs of distortion.
It underscored just how formidable whatever lay deep within those mountains must be.
The canyon Hui Shoutao mentioned wasn't far.
Soon, the group descended from the void.
Before them, two towering cliffs rose thousands of feet, leaving only a narrow, ten-foot-wide passage.
"This passage once had a restriction too!"
"And it's been damaged!"
Feng Wuchou spoke up.
They all saw traces of restrictive power lingering on the stone walls.
But now, it was breached, with a gap wide enough for two to pass side by side.
Jiang Yuqiong's gaze darkened.
This confirmed his and Feng Wuchou's suspicions!
Someone had sabotaged the restrictions and intruded!
"Let's see who dares touch my Ancient Heaven Sect's belongings!"
Jiang Yuqiong sneered coldly, his voice turning icy.
A rolling aura of slaughter radiated from his small frame.
Feng Wuchou, Qin Yuxi, and the others glanced at him in surprise.
"You're really an Ancient Heaven Sect disciple?"
Hui Shoutao's eyes bulged like bells as he asked.
Jiang Yuqiong didn't reply, charging into the canyon.
"Little guy, be careful!"
"Those who got this far must have extraordinary means—don't be reckless!"
Qin Yuxi called after him.
Jiang Yuqiong ignored her.
Unless another Heavenly Emperor appeared, nothing in this world warranted his fear!
He pressed forward.
But as Qin Yuxi warned, she was right!
After dashing a thousand feet to the canyon's far end, a terrifying roar suddenly assaulted him!
It was a tiger's howl, like the bellow of a primordial beast, threatening to shatter one's soul!
Simultaneously, a hand lunged out, fingers claw-like, aiming for his throat!
"So there really are people here!"
Jiang Yuqiong's eyes flickered.
Without hesitation, his Sole Divine Wheel swept forth, clashing fiercely with the claw!
"Boom!!!"
A thunderous crash echoed.
Across from him, a figure stumbled back several steps, face full of shock.
Only then did Jiang Yuqiong take in the scene.
It was a surreal space—undulating hills, birdsong, fragrant flowers, spiritual energy so dense it seemed ready to drip.
Nearby, divine springs gushed from the forest, birthing golden lotuses—an extraordinary sight!
This was like a sacred haven.
More terrifying still, the surrounding cliffs gleamed like white jade, radiating a misty luster, resembling the purest crystal essence.
Sacred herbs rooted atop them, glowing brilliantly.
The herbs swayed gently, as if communing with the Great Dao, exuding charm and invisible principles!
"Sacred herbs! So many sacred herbs!"
"Those cliffs… they're Immortal Jade Essence!"
Feng Wuchou and the others arrived, gasping in awe.
At a glance, over a dozen sacred herbs grew!
Emperor-tier and King-tier herbs numbered beyond count—hundreds, maybe thousands visible!
Most shocking, the cliffs were forged of Immortal Jade Essence.
These were mountains!
Utterly terrifying!
This was undeniably a divine land, brimming with such treasures!
No doubt, the springs were rare wonders too!
But at that moment…
Six youths stood before a massive cave in the distance, staring at them coldly.
The one who'd attacked Jiang Yuqiong was a burly少年 (youth).
"You followed us here again!"
"Since you're here, you'll all die!"
The burly youth spoke chillingly.
He leapt skyward, like a fierce tiger pouncing, charging at Jiang Yuqiong again.
"Roar!!!"
A fearsome bellow shook their souls!
His head morphed into a white tiger's, jaws gaping, whipping up a storm in the void to swallow Jiang Yuqiong whole!
"Demon Clan!!!"
"They're from the Demon Clan!"
Feng Wuchou shouted from behind.
The others' faces paled!
The Demon Clan!
A mighty race, equal to humanity among the Great Wilderness Realm's supreme beings!
Humans held the Three Thousand Dao Domains, coexisting with the Demon Clan in a divided yet intertwined territory.
In ancient times, humans and demons waged endless wars, slaughter without cease!
But in recent years, peace had mostly prevailed, each minding their own.
Minor skirmishes once flared, but since Emperor Frost Heaven's rise, the Demon Clan hadn't encroached on human lands!
Their interactions were rare!
Yet Feng Wuchou, Hui Shoutao, and the others never imagined encountering the Demon Clan in Ancient Heaven Sect's secret realm today!
They'd infiltrated!
Breaking arrays and restrictions along the way!
Undoubtedly, they harbored grand designs!
This was Emperor Frost Heaven's sect!
Plotting here was dancing on a knife's edge—one misstep meant death!
What could they possibly want?
"Demon Clan, huh?"
"Whoever you are, if you dare target my Ancient Heaven Sect, be ready to die!"
The thought flashed through Jiang Yuqiong's mind.
"Boom!!!"
Power surged from him like a tide, 840 million giant elephant particles roaring in unison.
"Roar roar roar!"
The sound outmatched the white tiger youth's howl by a thousandfold!
"Kill!"
Jiang Yuqiong bellowed, unleashing a straight punch!
Unmatched force slammed into the massive tiger head.
"Bang!"
"Ah!"
Two sounds rang out.
The tiger head's bones shattered.
The white tiger youth screamed in agony.