"That would be for the best," Long Yangjun said.
"The Ancient Sages Sector is already at the critical period where conflicts are intensifying in the first place. Now that twelve top experts and powerful people have been lost, there is no telling what kind of earthshaking changes will take place. Although the twelve of us made a lot of arrangements before we left, as the saying goes, a long night means many dreams. If we are away for too long, there will certainly be unrest. Some ambitious guys will certainly take advantage of the situation to rise. We'd better return as soon as possible and incorporate the Ancient Sages Sector into the system of the federation."
"That's right. Right now, the Ancient Sages Sector is a place where the tigers are not around. Too many ambitious schemers are running amok there. Naturally, they will not amount to anything, but the people there will suffer a lot. Therefore, we have to seize every second to reach the Ancient Sages Sector as soon as possible!"
Li Yao agreed with Long Yangjun. Thinking for a moment, he said, "Right. After we really arrive at the Ancient Sages Sector and excavate the Nuwa warship in its entirety, your identity will have to be announced to the public, right?
"You've seen what kind of country the Federation is. As for my personal integrity, it is impossible for me to slice you into pieces for research. What are you worried about?"
Long Yangjun smiled and nodded. "Alright. You have kept your promise on our way and never revealed my real identity. Then, I can assure you that, as long as the Nuwa warship is excavated in its entirety and the problem in the Pangu laboratory is resolved, I will tell my identity and destiny to you and the whole world.
"As for right now …"
With confusion beaming out of her eyes, she mumbled, "I've remembered a lot of things, but they are all mottled scraps that are missing certain key points. Only then can I piece them together and outline my real … destiny."
Looking at her slightly confused face, Li Yao suddenly had a weird feeling.
Although his appearance, background, and gender were entirely different from Long Yangjun's, he still felt that he was very similar to the elite warrior of the Nuwa civilization from hundreds of thousands of years ago.
Looking at her, he felt that he was looking at himself in a mirror.
Everybody had their own destiny. Perhaps the meaning of life was to find and complete the destiny. Long Yangjun was approaching her destiny step by step. But what was his own destiny?
Earth, my Earth …
Li Yao shook his head hard, shaking the blue planet into tiny ripples.
His journey had only just begun. It was not the time to consider Earth. He might as well think about the Ancient Sages Sector deep inside the dark nebula first.
The space battle against the Black Wind Fleet had taken too long. However lucky they were, it would have been at least a year or two since they set off when they returned to the Ancient Sages Sector.
What kind of changes would happen to the leaderless Ancient Sages Sector in a year or two?
…
Ancient Sages Sector, Profound Sun State, Raging Flame Mountain.
The Xuanyang Province was located at the center of the Great Qian Dynasty. It was the center of the hundred and eight provinces and counties in the world. It was known as the 'Thoroughfare of the Hundred Counties' since ancient times. It was a prosperous and prosperous granary of the world that was highly convenient for land and water transportation. It was also a place that the military would fight for. The providence of countless dynasties had been gathered here for generations.
However, the Raging Flame Mountain at the northwest border of the Xuanyang Province was entirely different from the plain area that was only a river away.
The Raging Flame Mountain was almost ten thousand meters high. The hundreds of square kilometers nearby were all dangerous mountains where the rocks were soaring into the clouds. At the bottom of the valleys among the mountains, there were also bottomless cracks that seemed to lead to the deepest level of hell.
Crimson clouds were spurting out of the cracks all year long, keeping the temperature as high as a fire. When the people on the plain looked at it, they would think that the entire mountain range was on fire. That was how the Raging Flame Mountain got its name.
Such a harsh environment, together with the ferocious beasts of the fire class that grew in the fiery clouds deep in the valleys, made the place one of the most famous' Ten Most Dangerous Areas' in the Ancient Sages Sector. Not only did the ordinary people not dare to set foot in the place, even the low-level Cultivators with low Cultivation had to be very careful when they came here. One moment of carelessness, and they would be absorbed into the fiery clouds and devoured by the ferocious beasts, not even leaving the slightest ash behind.
However, this was many years ago.
Two years ago, the Raging Flame Mountain, which was known as one of the Ten Most Dangerous Areas of the Ancient Sages Sector, had been broken into by somebody. Most of the ferocious beasts of the fire class were killed or fled. The rest of them had been planted with barriers and runes and turned into animals at the command of the Cultivators.
Also, countless rune arrays had been established on the cracks that were spurting out fiery spiritual energy incessantly. Not only did the rune arrays slightly lower the temperature of the place to a level that was more or less bearable for ordinary people, the rune arrays could also absorb the fiery spiritual energy and condense it into ever-changing, mysterious fire. Some of the spiritual energy could be transformed into explosive pills that were invincible when attacking a city. Some of the spiritual energy could also be poured into all kinds of hot springs.
Over the years, by using the hot spring to temper one's body and bones, even the weakest commoners could be trained into muscular warriors with strength as great as an ox.
Since then, the Raging Flame Mountain had been bustling with activities day by day.
Countless flying boats carried pavilions and towers from various directions. More than ten floating mountains directly floated to the sky of the Raging Flame Mountain, establishing a splendid, enormous town in the middle of the mountain.
Outside of the town, almost a hundred military tents had been established. Every day, muscular men from all over the world would come to join the army. Almost ten thousand torches as thick as cow legs were burned every day, illuminating the vast Raging Flame Mountain into a city that never slept. Sabers and swords collided, and the roars of warriors echoed all night long.
The people living on the plateau looked at the burning mountain in fear. The raging, flourishing flames even eclipsed the brilliance of the court of the Great Qian Dynasty and the northern prairies.
All kinds of rumors were spreading out on the streets.
Many people said that every night, they would see a crimson dragon rising up from the depths of Angry Fire Mountain and hovering in the sky, sucking in the clouds and condensing the natural luck.
"A true dragon has shown up!"
The chariot drivers, the jelly sellers, and the butchers all winked at each other and spoke to each other meaningfully.
Even the scoundrels who spent their days in the casinos put down their dice and coins and rubbed their fists, considering whether or not they should join the army for the honor of their wives and children.
Today, the anomalies in the sky proved their judgment.
Starting from the fifth night, when there was not the slightest light in the sky, streaks of fire were tearing apart the night sky and lunging at the Raging Flame Mountain.
At most, the entire sky was densely covered with hundreds of lines of fire. Thunderous booms rang out one after another, each one louder than the last. It was as if the ears of the people below were about to explode.
Such a terrifying scene drove a lot of people crazy. They kneeled on the street and kowtowed to the sky all day, until their heads were bleeding and their mouths were foaming. They could not hold it any longer and collapsed on the roadside.
True Masters! Those were countless immortal-like Daoist masters who could summon the wind and summon the rain!
The people had never seen so many Cultivators gathering together and marching toward the Raging Flame Mountain incessantly. The lines of fire had been burning in the sky for an entire morning without being burnt down. How could they not be scared, worshiped, or even lost their minds?
"So many true masters. They are all going to meet the true dragon, aren't they?
"A true dragon has shown up, and all the people are bowing their heads. A new dynasty is really coming!"
Not only were the ignorant folks on the plateau saying so, even the Cultivators who had traveled day and night to the depths of the Raging Flame Mountain after a long journey were mumbling to themselves.
Right now, the depths of the Raging Flame Mountain were the liveliest place in the entire Ancient Sages Sector.
The mountains large and small, as well as the pavilions and floating mountains in midair, were all crowded with sabers and spears, and an ocean of swords and spears.
Almost ten thousand soldiers in eye-catching armor were like statues made of iron. Their flags almost ten meters long were still in their hands, but the emblem of the Raging Flame Mountain on the flags was fluttering in the wind like dancing flames.
Countless ferocious fire-type spirit beasts were all deeply intimidated by this scene. They lay down at the feet of the beast tamers and were completely unable to move. They could only widen their crimson eyes as they stared at the sea of people down below with fear in their eyes.
The valley that could accommodate hundreds of thousands of people was crammed to the brim. The Cultivators who were wearing feather fans and silk headscarves were pushing each other shoulder to shoulder, too, with fear and reverence on their faces.
The greeting gongs outside of the valley had been ringing for an entire day. They were still ringing nonstop. When the leader or elder of every sect came to meet them, the greeting gongs would always be accompanied by thunderous roars.
"Zhao Yunfeng, leader of the Heavenly Wolf Villa, has arrived with two Wolf Blood Ginsengs and an Eight Treasure Ruyi!
"Leader Long, Elder Sun, Elder Qian, and the thirty-three true disciples of the Brocade Cloud Sect have arrived with thirty Brocade Cloud Flags that the entire sect has been worshipping for eighty-one days!
"Master Shangguan of the Wild Sand Castle has arrived with a 'Cauldron Beneath the Heavens'! Elder Scorching Sun is the invincible best expert in the world. He has a million elite soldiers of the 'Angry Fire Army' and countless experts of the 'Red Sun Sect' under his command. It is only a matter of time before he dominates the world! This cauldron is most suitable to be carved with Elder Scorching Sun's illustrious achievements in dominating the universe. It will last forever! "
As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the valley reached its peak. Even the stones were about to melt, and even the sky was about to burn through. Countless robust men wearing Crimson Flame Battle Armor roared at the top of their lungs, "Let's go!
"Elder Scorching Sun is invincible in the world. He dominates the universe. He will last forever!"
At first, it was just the soldiers of the 'Angry Fire Army' who were shouting. But very soon, the Cultivators of the 'Red Sun Sect', who were wearing crimson robes and emitting sparks of fire, also roared with their faces red and their veins protruding.
Under their aggressive gazes, the tens of thousands of Cultivators of other sects gritted their teeth and echoed. For a moment, there was no other voice in the hundreds of square kilometers nearby except for the few words that were echoing in the valley.
"Elder Scorching Sun is invincible in the world!"
"Sweep across the eight desolations and unify the universe!"
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