The spirit beast streaked across the sky.
It had been three days since they left Honghai City.
The direction of the soul oracle tomb wasn't in the same direction as Myriad Kingdom City. Instead, it was on the other side of the alliance.
The winding mountain range here resembled a massive dragon lying on the ground, ready to soar into the heavens at any moment.
In the house on the back of the spirit beast, Zhang Xuan stood before the window with his eyes closed.
In the past three days, he had managed to reinforce his cultivation as a Transcendent Mortal 1-dan pinnacle cultivator. At this moment, he wasn't cultivating but going through the records of soul oracles in his head.
In order to confirm the identity of the Soulless Metal Humanoid, Master Sai had collected quite a number of books on soul oracles. Back then, when he was browsing through the books in the Appraiser Hall, he had collected all of them into the Library of Heaven's Path.
"Compile!"
Zhang Xuan muttered in his head, and the dozens of books compiled all the flawless information together.
All of the books on soul oracles had the same content... Eerie, making one shudder in fear.
Their deep understanding of souls left one fearful.
Soon, after flipping through the books, Zhang Xuan shook his head.
The heritage of this occupation had been severed, and there weren't any records on it. Even the books at the moment only contained a few words. There wasn't much practical information.
Not only was Zhang Xuan unable to make sense of it, he was even confused.
"Forget it, I'll just take it one step at a time!"
Knowing that he wouldn't be able to obtain any useful information, Zhang Xuan sighed and opened his eyes. Turning to Sun Qiang and Zhao Ya, he said, "Come here!"
"Teacher!"
"Young master!"
The group walked over.
Seeing the grim expression on the other party's face, Zhao Feiwu asked, "If Zhang Shi has something to say, do you need us to leave?"
Under normal circumstances, it would be inconvenient for outsiders to listen in on the heritage of their lineage.
"There's no need for that, it's nothing major. I just want to remind them of some things to take note of after entering the soul oracle tomb." Zhang Xuan waved his hands.
"Oh? Things to take note of? Then... can we listen in? "The eyes of Zhao Feiwu, Master Sai, and the others lit up, and they turned to look at Zhang Xuan.
Who was that?
On top of that, the other party was a 5-star appraiser and formation grandmaster who was capable of driving away even the soul of a possessor. Given how solemn the other party was, it was bound to be an extremely important matter.
Perhaps, after listening to the lecture, he might be able to benefit greatly from it. Entering the soul oracle tomb would increase his survivability significantly.
"Of course!"
Ignoring the excited crowd, Zhang Xuan looked at the students and servants before him with a grim expression.
"When we arrive at the soul oracle tomb, make sure to pay attention. Whoever is going to be possessed... Make sure not to devour him. I still have questions for you!"
If the soul that possessed Luo Zhu was still alive, he would surely be able to obtain some useful information from the other party. Perhaps, he wouldn't have to take the risk to enter the soul oracle tomb.
The more he thought about it, the more regretful he felt. That was why he had to be serious this time.
If he was too late, these brats and Sun Qiang would fight to kill him. Even if he wanted to ask, it would be too late.
"Yes!"
Zhao Ya and the others quickly nodded.
In order to prevent any accidents from happening, their teacher had already placed a surge of zhenqi in their bodies. Even if a soul were to charge toward them, they would be able to fend it off.
"Mm, that's more like it! That's all for this matter. Go and cultivate! "
After instructing them, Zhang Xuan waved his hands.
Zhao Ya and the others nodded their heads. Then, they dispersed and sat down quietly.
"That's it..."
Initially, they thought that Zhang Xuan would instruct them on some matters to take note of so that they would be filled with anticipation. But upon hearing those words... The mouths of Zhao Feiwu, Master Sai, and the others twitched, and they nearly fainted on the spot.
Others would be extremely nervous when entering the soul oracle tomb, fearing that something might go wrong... Yet, this fellow didn't seem like he was heading to a dangerous place but a picnic with his students?
Otherwise, why would he instruct them to eat less so as to leave a few mouthfuls for him...
"Cough cough!"
Luo Zhu coughed a few times, and he nearly choked on his saliva.
In order to enter the soul oracle tomb, he had prepared a lot of things, and he had even written his will... Yet, this fellow seemed to be taking a leisurely stroll in the streets.
Sure enough, there was a difference between humans...
Suppressing his frustration, Luo Zhu glanced at the terrain below to determine his location before walking up to Zhang Xuan.
"Zhang Shi, we're about to arrive at the soul oracle tomb!"
"We're about to arrive? Where is this place? "Zhang Xuan asked.
"It's the Nine Folds Mountain of the League of Nations."
"Ten thousand li Crimson Waves Sea, a thousand li Nine Folds Mountain. Is this the border of Mingxia Empire? "Zhang Xuan frowned.
The Appraiser Hall had a map of the League of Nations, and he had taken a look at it previously, so he had a rough idea of where to go. He thought that the soul oracle tomb would be somewhere in the center of the alliance, but to think that it would be at the border.
Mingxia Empire was a powerful empire on par with the League of Nations, and their name was on the list of twenty-seven participating powers in the Master Teacher Tournament.
As the border between the two powers, the Nine Folds Mountain was one of the most dangerous regions.
"We haven't reached the border yet. It's at the third section, [Ridge of Gentle Speech]!" Luo Zhu said.
The Nine Folds Mountain was a mountain range of nine bends, and each of them had a more detailed name. Ridge of Gentle Speech was where the third section was located.
Legend had it that an unparalleled expert was ambushed by a stampede of spirit beasts while passing through this area. Unhurriedly, he spoke to the stampede of spirit beasts, and eventually, the stampede of spirit beasts retreated. This was how the name Ridge of Gentle Speech came about.
This area was rich in spiritual energy, and there were many spirit beasts and savage beasts. Even though it wasn't at the border of the two countries, it was still one of the most dangerous places. Many people were reluctant to head there upon hearing the name.
"There are many spirit beasts in the Ridge of Gentle Speech, so we can't fly there directly. Otherwise, we might be ambushed by aerial spirit beasts!"
Hearing the name of the mountain, Jin Conghai frowned.
Transcendent Mortal experts were unable to fly. If they were to be attacked by aerial spirit beasts, they would be in grave danger. If they were to fall from the sky, there was a high chance that they would die on the spot.
Thus, very few people dared to fly over a mountain range with many aerial spirit beasts.
"Elder Jin is right. However, there's no need to worry. Gongzi's spirit beast has reached Transcendent Mortal 3-dan pinnacle. Ordinary spirit beasts wouldn't dare to offend it, so it should be able to bring us there."
Luo Zhu said, "But of course, we can't fly there directly. There's indeed a formidable aerial spirit beast living in the vicinity of the soul oracle tomb. If we were to get too close, we might incur its wrath!"
"You're talking about the [Demon Cinque Beast], right?" Jin Conghai asked.
"Elder knows of this beast?" Luo Zhu was taken aback.
"Of course! That fellow has reached Transcendent Mortal 4-dan pinnacle, and on top of that, it's capable of flight. It has killed many people, and the alliance has sent many experts to hunt it down. However, all of them have failed!"
Jin Conghai said grimly. "Furthermore, it's said to possess the Dragon Bloodline, granting it an invincible defense. Even the Beast Hall is helpless against it. How far is the soul oracle tomb from where it lives? "
"It's not far, only several hundred meters away. The previous time I came here, I studied its movements and waited for it to head out to hunt for food before finding an opportunity to enter. This time, we have the advantage in numbers. In my opinion, it's best for us to proceed cautiously. We should make preparations in advance and head there on foot. "
Luo Zhu said.
"Several hundred meters? That's a little too close... "
Jin Conghai frowned.
At Transcendent Mortal 4-dan Clarifying Turbidity realm, one would be able to separate one's soul from one's body. Even without looking, one would be able to sense something several hundred meters away. Given the proximity, it could be said that they were already at the core of the other party's nest.
Putting aside flying, even if they were to walk over, it was possible that they would alarm the other party.
Even though Jin Conghai was a Transcendent Mortal 4-dan expert, he was only at primary stage. Against an aerial savage beast that possessed the Dragon Bloodline, he was completely helpless.
Even though he could use poison as a poison master, he had to make sure that the other party was defenseless. On top of that, the Dragon Bloodline granted the other party a high resistance to poison. If he were to miss and incur the wrath of the other party, it might just slaughter everyone here.
He thought that the soul oracle tomb was dangerous enough, but to think that there would be such a ferocious fellow in the vicinity.
Luo Zhu hesitated for a moment before saying, "It's indeed very close. However, after hiding here for three months, I've found a pattern. As long as we proceed cautiously, we shouldn't be discovered."
"Since you've found a pattern, why don't we do it this way?" After a moment of hesitation, Jin Conghai turned to Zhang Xuan and asked, "Zhang Shi, can we alight at a place two kilometers away and walk over?"
Currently, everyone was following Zhang Xuan's lead.
Naturally, they had to listen to him.
"Alright." Zhang Xuan nodded his head.
He had never been here before, so he didn't know how powerful the Demon Cinque Beast was. Since the both of them were done discussing the matter, it was fine for them to go along with it.
To experts of their caliber, two kilometers wasn't a distance at all.
"Alright, it's decided then. Inform me when we're there, and I'll inform my tamed beast to land on the ground," Jin Conghai said.
"Un!" Luo Zhu nodded his head.
"You've heard of the [Demon Cinque Beast] as well?"
While the few of them were discussing, Sun Qiang noticed Master Sai's pale face upon hearing of the Demon Cinque Beast. Thus, he couldn't help but ask.
"Of course I've heard of it!" Master Sai smiled bitterly. "That fellow is incomparably powerful. It's said that the hall master of the Beast Hall brought twelve elders to hunt it down, but they failed!"
"Twelve elders?"
"Indeed. To be able to become an elder of the Beast Hall, their strength is on par with mine. For so many of them to fail, it's clear how powerful it is!"
Master Sai shook his head. "Not only is that fellow capable of flight, due to its Dragon Bloodline, it possesses incredible defense, making it invulnerable to weapons. Even a Spirit intermediate-tier weapon wouldn't be able to do anything to it. "
"Fast speed, strong defense, violent personality, and territorial instincts... If it were to guard the area, it wouldn't be easy for us to reach it..."
"Are you afraid?"
Interrupting his words, Sun Qiang said disdainfully, "If you're really afraid, then don't go. How dare you call yourself the head of the Appraiser Hall..."
"I'm... afraid?" Seeing the other party's expression, Master Sai nearly fainted on the spot.
To think that a Transcendent Mortal 4-dan expert like him would be looked down upon by a mere butler, not to mention, the other party's tone was even filled with mockery...
The master might be arrogant, but the butler was even more so. Panting heavily, he was just about to speak when Luo Zhu's voice sounded.
"We're here..."
Right after Luo Zhu's voice sounded, the group felt the aerial savage beast beneath them descending toward the mountain range.
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