Although it had been a long time, the name of the Patriarch of Heaven Abhorrence was still resounding in the Sinkhole. The old man was very likely the only cultivator who had been forced into the Sinkhole to undergo a tribulation. In other words, he might be the strongest person in the history of the Sinkhole. If there was really someone who could face all the dangers on the road alone and make it all the way to the Dao Palace, it would be him.
Magu did not hide anything and told him all the guesses the Seeking Dragon clan had about the Patriarch of Heaven Abhorrence. "There has always been a legend in the Sinkhole that the Patriarch of Heaven Abhorrence had once entered the Dao Palace and when he died, he left behind a treasure that could help people enter the Dao Palace and even leave the Sinkhole. That was the mirror in his hand. There are even rumors that he had stolen the mirror from the Dao Palace …"
"However, ever since the Patriarch of Heaven Abhorrence passed away, the mirror has not appeared for thousands of years. Thousands of years ago, there was a chaotic situation in the Ultimate where several large clans fought each other for the treasure left behind by the Patriarch of Heaven Abhorrence. Some people have always guessed that the mirror had already been lost at that time, and it might even have been taken away by the group of people who escaped three thousand years ago!"
"All the cultivators in the Sinkhole thought so, but only the Seeking Dragon clan did not believe it. This was because my ancestor had once captured a highly respected Grand Elder of the Patriarch of Heaven Abhorrence and interrogated him. During the chaotic battle back then, the great array left behind by the Patriarch of Heaven Abhorrence was still in operation. The Sinkhole cultivators had not attacked the Patriarch of Heaven Abhorrence's land, so it was impossible for the mirror to be stolen. However, the mirror had indeed disappeared. The only possibility was that the mirror had been hidden by the Patriarch of Heaven Abhorrence himself. It had always been in the Secret Pavilion, but no one knew where it was …"
"And then I found it?"
Fang Xing nodded. After thousands of years, the relics left behind by the Heaven Abhorrence Ancestor were gradually lost, leaving only the portrait. It could be said that the portrait was the only clue left behind by the Heaven Abhorrence Ancestor, and it was possible to find the mirror through it. In this way, no matter if it was an enemy or a friend, the portrait would not be damaged. It was only when he burned the portrait that he accidentally obtained the mirror!
This was similar to what the high priest had told him. To a certain extent, what the high priest had told him was not as detailed as what Magu had told him. He only knew that there was a secret passed down in the Heaven Resentment Clan. Patriarch Heaven Resentment had indeed entered the Taishang Dao Palace and eventually brought back this bronze mirror. He had also left a message that the item he brought back was the only hope of obtaining the scripture.
As for how to use this bronze mirror, the high priest didn't know. He only said that after entering the Taishang Dao Palace and using the bronze mirror, he would naturally find out. Fang Xing originally wanted to find the answer from Magu so that he could be prepared in advance. However, after asking a few times, he helplessly realized that Magu also didn't know about this. It seemed like he could only seek the answer after entering the Taishang Dao Palace.
He really didn't understand. This bronze mirror was only a magical mirror, so how could it have such a big implication?
After asking a few more times, he confirmed that Magu's words had been emptied by him. Only then did he helplessly get up and meditate to the side.
After he left, he stole a glance at Magu and saw that her eyes were filled with sadness and tears. This sadness wasn't fake, but it made him a little sad. The Young Master really made a mistake and was caught by him. Otherwise, Magu wouldn't have acted so well.
Of course, he still didn't want to relax. He had to keep an eye on these two to prevent any accidents.
At this moment, Magu didn't notice that Fang Xing was secretly observing her. Her heart was filled with sadness.
But this sadness was different from what Fang Xing thought.
"With your ability, how could you be caught so easily?"
"You were caught, so you can't save me anymore … then … that step is the only way?"
"I'm not ugly anymore. I might even have a fairy-like face, but now …"
The more she thought about it, the sadder she became. Magu suddenly cried softly. The moonlight outside the palace was like water, slowly flowing in from outside the window.
The night was silent. Early the next morning, when they walked out of the palace, they saw that the other troops had already gathered. It was not accurate to say that they were troops. Along the way from the outside of the Ultimate, more than two hundred troops had already lost more than half of them. Then they were attacked by the Wood Monster of Kui in the Black Swamp, and the casualties were heavy again. Now there were only more than thirty people left in total.
But even so, these thirty people all arrived at Three World Mountain. It was probably the strongest formation in history to explore the Ultimate.
"Greetings, young friend Xing …"
When he exited the palace, he saw the purple-spotted old cultivator, Granny Yao, and the others standing at the peak of the Three Realm Mountain, gazing towards the south. Fang Xing leaped up as well. The old cultivators turned around and greeted him politely. With the capture of the Vermilion Bird, the hostile atmosphere had indeed disappeared. It really did seem like the leaders of the Five Tribes had joined hands to explore the Ruins.
"Haha, old men … greetings, old seniors. What are you looking at?"
Fang Xing also smiled. He gestured to the old cultivators and then asked with a smile.
"Looking at the Taishang Dao Palace!"
Shi Nansha, the leader of the Yu Shou tribe, said softly as he gazed towards the south.
Fang Xing was slightly taken aback. He turned around to take a look as well. The world before him was filled with mist, and he couldn't see far. However, after activating his Dharma Eye, he only saw the mist dissipate, and a towering mountain appeared before him. He couldn't see the peak of that mountain, as it was covered by clouds from the waist up. Even the Dharma Eye couldn't see through it, and he could only see a part of the mountain.
And on the mountain, he could vaguely see the eaves and tiles of the palace. They were hidden in the clouds, and there was a celestial aura.
"That's the Taishang Dao Palace?"
Fang Xing was stunned, and his eyes lit up.
He was really a little shocked. The Blue Cloud Sect, where he sought the Dao, was a large sect in the Chu Region. The mountain was also a tall mountain, and the halls on the mountain were also great halls. But compared to the Taishang Dao Palace, it was like an ant seeing an elephant, or a beggar seeing an emperor. Simply put, if it weren't for the indescribable aura of death that enveloped the mountain, this place could be called a paradise.
"That's right, that's where we're going. After passing through the sea below, we'll reach the Taishang Dao Palace!"
The purple-spotted old cultivator said softly. He was a thousand-year-old monster, but his tone was slightly excited.
Hearing his words, Fang Xing also looked down. Between the Three World Mountain and the mountain where the Taishang Dao Palace was located was a sea, a black sea. Faintly, there was even a salty sea breeze blowing from afar, bringing with it a faint aura of death. Although the other seas were unusually vast, they contained vitality. But the sea in front of him was lifeless, and the tumbling waves were like demonic howls.
"The Yellow Springs Sea …"
Fang Xing looked down at the sea, a little surprised, and murmured to himself.
"Oh? My young friend Xing has a good eye! "
Seeing that Fang Xing actually recognized the sea, the old cultivators of the clans were a little surprised. After a pause, the leader of the Imperial Beast Clan, Shi Nansha, said in a low voice, "That's right. On our way to the Dao Palace, the last obstacle is the Yellow Springs Sea. This sea was originally the protective sea of the Taishang orthodoxy, but unfortunately, it has become lifeless now. It's eerie and gloomy, and not even a feather can float on it. Moreover, the sea is filled with ghosts that have died countless years ago, and they kill all living beings. Anyone who comes into contact with the sea will be dragged into the sea and become a member of the ghosts of the Yellow Springs Sea. That's not all. The aura of death in the sea surges into the sky, causing the sky to be filled with deadly chilly winds. It's impossible to fly over it. There are also other incomplete formation eyes, white bone reefs … It's the most difficult obstacle on the journey to the Ruins! "
Fang Xing was also somewhat tongue-tied when he heard and said, "Could it be that we can't even cross this sea? What did the Search Dragon Clan do in the past? "
The leader of the Small Clans Alliance, Luo Musang, laughed bitterly and said, "Of the four nine heavens, if one escapes, then there's no such thing as an absolute land of death in the world. Although the Yellow Springs Sea is difficult to cross, there are usually Paramita Flowers and the Wood of Reincarnation growing by the sea. Once you pluck the Paramita Flowers, you can temporarily avoid the aura of death, and in the past, you can use the Wood of Reincarnation as a raft to cross the Yellow Springs Sea. Previously, when the Search Dragon Clan explored the Ruins, they relied on the Spirit Flowers and Wood of Reincarnation to cross the Yellow Springs Sea. However, we seem to be quite unlucky. My young friend Xing, look down …"
Following the direction he pointed, Fang Xing looked down and saw a few withered vines growing between the black rocks. They looked like charcoal and were lifeless. Luo Musang laughed bitterly and said, "I wonder if a drastic change has occurred in the world again. The Paramita Flowers and the Wood of Reincarnation have both withered, and from the looks of it, they've been withered for at least thirty years. We're too late …"
"There's no other way?"
Fang Xing stared blankly for a moment, his little brows tightly knitted together.
"It's not like there's no way at all!"
At that moment, the purple-spotted cultivator from the Fengtian clan suddenly said, "If any of our lineages were to come here alone, I'm afraid none of us would be able to cross the Netherworld Sea. But this time, we are an alliance of the five lineages. It can be said to be the strongest force in the Sinkhole. If we can't even cross the Netherworld Sea, how can we talk about the Dao Scriptures? There's no need to think too much. Everyone, go and make your preparations. This time, we will cross the Netherworld Sea by force! "
"Cross by force?"
It wasn't only Fang Xing who was shocked. The other clan leaders were also shocked when they heard that.
The purple-spotted cultivator nodded slowly and said, "That's right. We will cross by force! We have already come this far on the path of exploring the Sinkhole, but are we going to fail at the last step? Fellow Daoists, don't hide your trump cards anymore. If we don't gather the strongest Dharma treasures of the five lineages, how are we to cross the Netherworld Sea that cuts off all vitality? I'll throw out a brick to attract jade. Our Fengtian clan's patriarch left behind the Dharmic Sword Dao. Back then, he guarded righteousness and repelled evil. The Dharmic Sword he left behind also contained his righteousness. This sword can destroy the Netherworld Sea's deathly aura and create a chance of survival for us! "
Seeing him take out a sword case from his storage bag and set an example, the other clans also wore solemn expressions.
"Since the Fengtian clan's patriarch has set an example, our Imperial Beast Clan doesn't dare to hide anymore. This time, I've actually brought six puppets refined from fifth-grade savage beasts. They are our Imperial Beast Clan's strongest combat force. We originally planned to use them to deal with any sudden changes in the dao palace. Let's take them out now. These puppets have been refined using a secret art. They are neither alive nor dead, but they are not afraid of the Netherworld Sea's Yin winds. They can be used as boats to cross the sea!"
Moon Reverence Clan's Granny Yao also said slowly, "Moon Reverence Clan doesn't have such Dharma treasures. However, with the dao palace's great fortune before us, I dare not shrink back. How about this, before we cross the sea, I'll use the Moon Reverence Secret Art and use the moon as my eye to explore the perilous lands within a hundred miles of the Netherworld Sea. At the very least, I can give my fellow Daoists a clear map. Although it's not a Dharma treasure, it's worth it!"
The leader of the Small Clans Alliance, Luo Musang, smiled bitterly and said, "Since we've already put in so much effort, how can an old man like me fall behind? Let's take out these three talismans. To tell you the truth, when I was forced into a dead end, I had no choice but to hide in the Bottomless Ruins. It was because I snatched these three talismans from the Divine Prefecture's Yuan family. Today … it's time to use them … "
After saying that, the few old men nodded lightly and looked at Fang Xing.
Fang Xing was shocked. He protected his storage bag and jumped backward. He said warily, "I've already given you the Vermilion Bird. What else do you want?"
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