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The people from the Nine Pinnacles Mountain and Yin Yang Hall rushed towards the red mountain. The Heaven Dao Pavilion was not idle either. After all, the mountain was located in the middle of the Heaven Dao Pavilion and Yin Yang Hall.
However, unlike the Nine Pinnacles Mountain, Mu Qingfeng was thinking much more than the Nine Pinnacles Mountain and Yin Yang Hall. This was because there were too many strange things happening around the Heaven Dao Pavilion.
Huge beasts kept appearing at the peaceful foot of the Heaven Dao Pavilion. Furthermore, this phenomenon seemed to have a chain reaction. Not only did the number of beasts increase, more importantly, the area where the beasts appeared was constantly expanding, just like a fire.
"What exactly happened?" Mu Qingfeng stood in front of the Sword Peak and gazed into the distance. His white robe fluttered gently in the wind.
Behind him, a few disciples and elders of the Heaven Dao Pavilion stood quietly. None of them spoke. This was because Mu Qingfeng was thinking about the same thing that they were thinking about.
Everything that had happened recently was too strange.
The ferocious beasts mutated. Their bodies grew several times bigger and their powers increased in such a short period of time. This was already confusing enough. What was even more confusing was that the lake at the foot of the Heaven Dao Pavilion had become crystal clear overnight. Furthermore, there was even a faint fragrance wafting from the lake.
At the start, the Heaven Dao Pavilion was excited about this strange phenomenon. They thought that they had found a 'treasure' and were sure that the beasts' mutation had something to do with the lake.
However, this excitement soon changed.
After the Heaven Dao Pavilion sent their disciples to guard the lake day and night, the beasts did not stop. Instead, their numbers increased. Furthermore, other than the lake, there were a few ancient trees in the forest that suddenly grew crazily. In just two to three days, they had grown to be as tall as trees that were hundreds of years old.
It was a good thing that there were strange phenomena and treasures appearing.
However, if there were too many strange phenomena and treasures appearing too frequently, people would have to think about other problems.
"Sixth Elder." After a long silence, Mu Qingfeng finally spoke.
"Pavilion Leader, please give me your orders." The Sixth Elder of the Heaven Dao Pavilion stepped out from the crowd and replied quickly.
"Bring 20 people with you to take a look. I think Yin Yang Hall will attack this time. They might even work with Nine Pinnacles Mountain. Remember, don't get into a conflict with them," Mu Qingfeng said.
"Alright, but Pavilion Master, isn't it a little too little for us to only bring twenty people? If some treasure appears, won't we … "
"Give up." Mu Qingfeng waved his hand, interrupting the Sixth Elder's words.
"This … I understand. I'll arrange it now!" The Sixth Elder was slightly taken aback, but he quickly nodded his head and did not continue to ask.
When the other Heaven Dao Pavilion disciples heard this, they exchanged glances with each other. Everyone's eyes were filled with a slight sense of unwillingness.
After all, the location of the Red Cloud Mountain was closer to the Heaven Dao Pavilion's territory. Under normal circumstances, if a treasure really appeared, the Heaven Dao Pavilion should be in charge of it.
However, even though the Heaven Dao Pavilion disciples were indignant, none of them said anything. This was because they could vaguely sense that this matter was not as simple as it seemed on the surface.
At this moment, a figure dressed in pink walked over from afar. She did not walk too quickly, but all the Heaven Dao Pavilion disciples were staring at her.
"Master." The figure came to Mu Qingfeng's back and bowed slightly, paying his respects.
"Guyan, you're here. I need you to do something for me." When Mu Qingfeng heard the voice behind him, he slowly turned around and looked at Chi Guyan. His face naturally revealed a doting expression.
"Master, please give me your orders." Chi Guyan nodded.
"Actually, it's not a big deal. I've entered the dilapidated black palace at the foot of the mountain a few times. However, there are some things that I can't see through. I might need you to take a look." Mu Qingfeng waved his hand casually.
"Alright." Chi Guyan nodded again. However, her bright eyes revealed a hint of contemplation. Although Mu Qingfeng said it casually, she knew that this matter might not be so casual.
The dilapidated black stone palace?
Chi Guyan subconsciously looked at the foot of the Sword Peak. This dilapidated black stone palace had suddenly fallen when Fang Zhengzhi was fighting with the three Sages of the Nine Pinnacles Mountain.
In terms of time, it had already been more than a month.
In this period of time, many things had happened. For example, the appearance of the beasts at the foot of the mountain, the lake becoming clear and emitting a strange fragrance, and her visit to the Yin Yang Hall.
However, Mu Qingfeng did not seem to be too concerned about these things. From the start, Mu Qingfeng had placed most of his attention on the dilapidated black stone palace. Even when Chi Guyan returned from the Yin Yang Hall, Mu Qingfeng did not ask too many questions about what happened in the Yin Yang Hall.
But now …
Mu Qingfeng allowed Chi Guyan to enter with him. This at least proved that there was something in the dilapidated black palace that Mu Qingfeng had no choice but to investigate.
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Seven days later.
Because the Heaven Dao Pavilion did not compete, there was no battle in the mountain where the red glow appeared. The disciples of the Yin Yang Hall and the Nine Pinnacles Mountain occupied the top of the mountain, while the disciples of the Heaven Dao Pavilion found a place to stay in the middle of the mountain.
In the following period of time, there was almost no interaction between the two camps. The red glow continued to shine on the mountain as usual.
As the days passed, the treasure did not appear as expected. Hence, there was naturally no conflict. Everything seemed to be very peaceful.
However, this peace was only limited to the mountain where the red glow appeared. This was because changes had started to occur in various parts of the Holy Region.
As Fu Xi Valley was closer to the Heaven Dao Pavilion, powerful beasts began to appear in the region. The mountains and rivers were also different from before. There was even a completely golden waterfall that flowed down from the mountain. The entire waterfall shone with a brilliant golden light, as though it was a golden ribbon that fell from the sky.
This change shocked the Fu Xi Valley. At the same time, the four forces of the Holy Region became excited. The disciples of the five sects walked around the Holy Region, and shocking news quickly spread back to their sects.
For example, a gigantic green fruit suddenly grew on an ancient tree. The fruit emitted a rich fragrance and attracted the beasts everywhere to fight for it. In the end, there was a pile of corpses under the tree.
Another example was that an ordinary valley suddenly became shrouded in fog. Laughter could be heard from time to time. However, after entering the valley, one would realize that there was nothing in it.
As time passed, these changes increased and filled the entire Holy Region. In the end, even the Four Great Empires started to see strange scenes.
If the changes in the Holy Region could make people remain calm, the changes in the Four Great Empires were definitely a huge upheaval.
Countless people flocked to the place where the changes happened. Some watched, some worshipped, and some spread rumors. If not for the suppression of the Four Great Empires, the situation might have gone out of control.
However, what could be predicted was that the entire world seemed to be undergoing earth-shattering changes. The original tall mountains became low hills, and even larger and taller mountain ranges appeared one after another. Ancient trees stood tall, and the rivers and lakes became clearer. Strange flowers and strange fruits grew one after another …
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Nine Pinnacles Mountain, inside the Middle Stream Cauldron.
Fang Zhengzhi's eyes seemed to have turned completely golden. If one looked closely, one could see that there seemed to be countless golden symbols flowing in his eyes. The spots of golden light converged into a stream, then into a small river, and finally into a lake filled with golden symbols.
On his body, there were also densely packed golden symbols flowing. Those golden symbols seemed to have fused with his blood.
A silver and a purple flame burned around his body. They intertwined with the golden symbols and seemed to be undergoing some kind of cycle.
Apart from that, there were 23 pictures that were constantly changing. Sometimes it was a green mountain, and sometimes it was a sea …
It was very peaceful. If not for the domineering and scorching aura of the two flames, it would have given people the illusion that this was not the Middle Stream Cauldron, but a paradise.
Fang Zhengzhi did not know the changes in the outside world. He did not know how much time had passed. He only knew that his entire state of mind was clear and transparent. It was as if he had become a huge sponge, continuously absorbing the "Dao" in the Heaven Dao Sage Tablet. Then, he transferred the Dao into his body.
Outside the Middle Stream Cauldron, the sun rose and set. The stars lit up and the moon hung high in the sky. Day and night alternated with each other. Golden scrolls floated in mid-air.
Finally, the sun rose again. A faint golden-red light lit up the dark horizon. A faint purple aura was faintly discernible in the clouds in the east.
Sixth Elder, who had been sitting beside the Middle Stream Cauldron, opened his eyes and let out a long sigh.
It could be seen that Sixth Elder's face was filled with fatigue. In fact, if it was anyone else, it would be impossible for them to be in such good spirits after these few days.
The Middle Stream Cauldron in front of him seemed to have become an endless black hole. It continuously absorbed the burning flames in the cauldron. This caused Sixth Elder to have no choice but to add fire to the cauldron every day.
As time went by, this became more and more frequent. In the end, he had to add fire to the cauldron three times a day. This caused Sixth Elder and Great Elder Ying Yu to suffer.
Every morning, evening and midnight, they had to do it once. Although it was not a strenuous task, who would like to wake up in the middle of the night?
However, the fortunate thing was …
Today, this torture would end. Because, ever since Fang Zhengzhi entered the cauldron, 49 days had passed. Hence, today was the day that the pill was completed.
"Quickly invite Great Elder Ying over!"
"Yes!" A Nine Pinnacles Mountain disciple who was guarding at the side heard Sixth Elder's words and immediately turned around and ran towards the black stone house. After all, he was used to running around these few days.
Not long after, Great Elder Ying Yu arrived in front of the cauldron. As he looked at the Middle Stream Cauldron that was turning black, he subconsciously prepared to add fire to it.
"Uh, Great Elder Ying Yu, please wait!" When Sixth Elder saw First Elder Ying Yu's actions, he knew that First Elder Ying Yu had misunderstood his intentions.
"Eh? Is there anything else, Sixth Elder? " Great Elder Ying Yu tried his best to keep himself awake. However, he was indeed a little tired during this period of time.
From his appearance, Great Elder Ying Yu was also rather haggard. The strange occurrences happening around the Nine Pinnacles Mountain had caused him to be extremely worried.
Every day, he had to arrange various matters within the sect. Furthermore, there would be people coming to visit from the dynasty. He basically could not find any time to rest during the day.
To a powerful Sage, it was naturally not a problem to not sleep for a few days. However, the prerequisite was that he had to be in a calm state of cultivation.
However, Great Elder Ying Yu could not even find time to close his eyes during this period of time. How would he have the time to cultivate? Hence, he was really tired. He was so tired that he had forgotten about the time. He forgot that today was the forty-ninth day of the seventh lunar month, the day the pill was formed.
"Great Elder Ying, today is the day the pill is formed. There's no need to add fire to it." Sixth Elder naturally understood Great Elder Ying Yu's state. After all, even he was so tired that he was about to collapse. Furthermore, Great Elder Ying Yu still had a bunch of matters to settle.
"The pill is formed?" Great Elder Ying Yu was slightly stunned. Then, he quickly reacted and said, "Pass down the order, all the disciples and elders in the sect are to come over!"
"Yes!" The Nine Pinnacles Mountain disciple immediately left to pass down the order.
After Elder Ying Yu saw the Nine Pinnacles Mountain disciple leave, he bowed towards Sixth Elder and said, "These few days, the matters in the sect are too heavy."
"Haha, Great Elder Ying, you don't have to be so polite." Sixth Elder smiled and waved his hand. Then, he walked towards Great Elder Ying Yu and said softly, "Our Hall Leader wants to arrange for some disciples to speak up on the day the pill is formed. As long as someone mentions it, the Yin Yang Hall will definitely support Great Elder to become the Sect Leader!"
Great Elder Ying Yu's expression changed slightly. He did not reply immediately. However, he did not deny it immediately like the previous time. He only stood quietly on the spot, as if he was thinking about something.
When the sixth elder saw this scene, the corners of his mouth subconsciously revealed a faint smile. That was because he had already understood the first elder's thoughts.
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