'This guy is acting like he's guarding against a thief.' Miao Yi glared at Zhongli Kuai in annoyance, then kept the star atlas.
Ming Zhao, on the other hand, turned around and smiled. "It doesn't matter if we take a look at the star map. Since we're already here, we'll find out sooner or later. As long as we don't send any messages out, it's fine."
Miao Yi and Zhongli Kuai looked at each other.
Ming Zhao waved his hand and led the group to fly around the planet in front of them. Only when the green side appeared did he turn around and charge in.
Below them was a boundless ancient forest. Even from high up in the sky, they couldn't see the end of it. It was an awe-inspiring sight, with rivers crisscrossing the forest like ribbons.
A group of people descended from the sky and landed on the treetop of the towering ancient tree on the mountain peak. More than a dozen people landed on the huge treetop. They were as small as a few chess pieces on a chessboard. They were like white egrets resting on the branches. It was obvious how huge this tree was.
Miao Yi looked around and clicked his tongue. This place had the same feeling as the Spirit Islands. The ancient trees on the Spirit Islands were just as huge, and the ancient forest here was not only as big as the Spirit Islands. It had the area of countless Spirit Islands, and one could imagine the awe it brought. Even for someone with profound transcendence energy, when faced with the vast aura of the forest here, he could still feel how small he was in front of nature, like an ant.
Everyone looked around and found that the tall mountain beneath their feet and the two tall mountains on the left and right were located in a triangular shape. Ming Zhao waved his hand to summon the leather scroll map. After comparing it with the map again, he nodded and said, "Senior Brother Sect Leader has led us to study for a long time and finally confirmed that the place pointed out on the map is Jupiter. The three points on the map should be these three mountains. There's no more description here, but presumably, the place of the treasure should be between these three mountains. I've been here many years ago. I didn't expect the treasure to be related to this place. It's funny that I didn't find anything special back then. Now I have to take a closer look. "
"Jupiter?" Miao Yi exclaimed, "Is this where the Wood Traversing Palace is located?"
Everyone turned to look at him and smiled faintly. Zhongli Kuai said disdainfully, "Nonsense!"
Ming Zhao smiled and said, "Layman Niu. I had no choice but to cover up as much as I could along the way. I hope that everyone can understand. This is no small matter. Once that cultivation technique is spread, it will cause the demonic path to go rampant. "He turned to face the crowd and warned them. "Everyone, be extra careful around here to avoid any unnecessary conflict with the Wood Traversing Palace. After all, this is the Wood Traversing Palace's territory. We still have to abide by their rules. Don't act recklessly."
"Yes!" Everyone clasped their fists and acknowledged the order.
Cheshire spoke again, "Martial Uncle. The area between the three mountains is so huge, it won't be easy to find the target. Is there no hint on the map? "
Ming Zhao shook his head. "I don't see where the hint is, but for the convenience of everyone's search, I have prepared a map for everyone. Perhaps it will help everyone find something strange during the search." With a flip of his hand, he took out five copies of the map and handed them to Cheshire. "Everyone, form groups of two. Each group will have a copy of the map. Divide this place into six areas and search separately. Remember, the map must not fall into the hands of others. If you encounter any trouble, immediately destroy the map. "
"Yes!" Everyone acknowledged the order. Cheshire took one of the maps for himself and handed the remaining four over.
Miao Yi eagerly wanted to take a copy of the map and study it carefully. He didn't think he was inferior to the others at this crucial moment. Others might not be able to tell, but he believed he might be able to. He was very eager to take a copy of the map and compare it to the terrain.
Unexpectedly, Ming Zhao said, "Layman Niu. You and Zhongli Kuai should follow me."
Miao Yi was speechless. His hopes were dashed. 'Is he still looking at me? Or is he protecting me? '
The remaining ten people were divided into five groups based on their cultivation levels. Including the three people in Ming Zhao's group, there were six groups in total.
At this moment, Ming Zhao took off the mask on his face and said to everyone, "Everyone, take off your disguises. There are a group of demons here that look like humans. They are simple and kind. They stand aloof from worldly affairs and are naturally adept at interacting with the forest. They are under the protection of Wood Traversing Palace and have always been taking care of this ancient forest for Wood Traversing Palace. They do not like to deceive or disguise themselves. Otherwise, it would be seen as a stain on them. They are considered the masters of this place. If we don't greet them beforehand and wander around aimlessly, we will easily cause a misunderstanding. When that happens, Wood Traversing Palace will not let us off easily. That's why we have to pay them a visit first. "
Everyone else didn't know about this, so they could only listen to him. Besides, he was the 'Senior Uncle Leader'. They had no choice but to listen to him.
Ming Zhao stood up and flew off, with everyone immediately following behind him. They flew close to the sky above the forest, and soon, a group of demons dressed in pure white appeared in the forest. Miao Yi looked at them curiously, and realized that these demons really did look like humans. They were very different from normal humans, but at the same time, they were not that different.
Their skin was very fair, and each of them had beautiful blue eyes, a high nose bridge, and long golden hair. Their hair was unrestrained and naturally draped over their shoulders. At the very most, they wore a ring of grass or a bracelet woven from rattan on their foreheads. Some of the women wore flower rings, and their ears were a little strange, with the tips of their ears standing up.
The woman was wearing a long white dress, but it had no sleeves. Her white arms were exposed, and her feet were bare under the dress. The men didn't wear a dress, but instead wore a short skirt that revealed all the way to their knees. They were also barefoot. It seemed like the people here didn't wear shoes.
In short, both the men and women were beautiful, and their facial features were quite exquisite. 'This bloodline …' Miao Yi secretly clicked his tongue. 'They really are demons.' However, he couldn't sense any demonic aura from them. Instead, he sensed a thick and simple aura of nature.
Simple as they were, they were still stopped when they trespassed into their territory. Several Pixies with armbands and slightly stronger physiques stood in their way and asked, "Who are you people? Why have you come here to disturb our peace?"
Ming Zhao cupped his fists and smiled. "Please inform Elder Mu Sen that an old friend of Skytraversing Palace, Ming Zhao, is here to pay a visit."
The leader of the demons blocking the way turned to look. One of the female demons understood and quickly flew away. The two sides stood in silence.
Not long after, the female demon returned with a woman. Ming Zhao smiled when he saw them. He placed a hand on his chest and bowed slightly to show his respect. "Mu Linlang, it's been many years. How have you been?"
The woman returned the greeting. "I didn't know it was Lord Ming Zhao who came to visit. Forgive me for my rudeness. Elder Mu Sen is here to congratulate you." She then extended her hand in invitation.
Seeing that it was indeed someone they knew, the demons blocking the way immediately stepped aside. Their watchful gazes relaxed, and they also placed a hand on their chest and bowed to welcome Ming Zhao.
Ming Zhao stepped forward and slowly flew side by side with Mu Linlang, chatting as they chatted. Naturally, Miao Yi and the others followed behind them, looking around curiously. It was obvious that the customs here were different from the norm.
The group descended on a hill and landed under an unusually large and ancient tree. Ming Zhao had obviously seen it before, so he wasn't surprised. However, Miao Yi and the others were dumbfounded as they raised their heads to look up.
'Can this still be called a tree?' The trunk was so thick that it would take several hundred people holding hands to surround it. It was tall and towering, and its canopy covered the earth like the clouds. The entire tree could only be described as majestic and vast. There were many naturally formed holes on the tree, big and small. People walked in and out of the holes, and some even built wooden houses on the branches of the tree. These demons treated this tree as a huge house and lived in groups.
Other than Ming Zhao, the others had never seen such a huge tree before. They couldn't imagine how many years it took for it to grow to this size.
There were also many houses built on top of the tree at the foot of the hill. Men and women, old and young, the entire demon tribe lived in peace and contentment.
Under Mu Linlang's invitation, Ming Zhao walked up the tree with her. That's right, they had to walk up. This tree was really too old, and its roots occupied a very large area, which was why it could support such a huge tree. Any exposed root was a high flight of stairs, and the rough bark on the trunk could be stepped on directly. It was really an eye-opener.
Miao Yi and the others were invited to the roots of another tree. There was a natural tree hole there, and it could easily accommodate a few dozen people sitting on the ground.
Young demonesses with flower garlands on their heads walked in leisurely, presenting all sorts of fresh fruits, many of which Miao Yi had never even seen before. The wine that was poured for them was a type of emerald green liquid. It was fragrant and had a hint of the aroma of wine.
While the others were still unsure whether they should drink it or not, Miao Yi had already picked up the wooden wine bowl and had a taste. He smacked his lips twice, and it was slightly sticky when it entered his mouth. It was cold and sweet, with a slight taste of wine. When it entered his stomach, there was a slightly bitter taste, but it filled his mouth with saliva. Although it had a unique flavor, Miao Yi was still not used to it. He casually picked up a rare fruit and took a bite. This was not bad, sweet and crispy.
He continued to munch on it. Zhongli Kuai and the others looked at Miao Yi with a slight frown. They realized that this guy was really reckless. He dared to come to an unfamiliar place and eat casually.
Unbeknownst to them, the female demons standing at the cave entrance were looking at Miao Yi with a hint of a smile. To them, the people in the outside world were all very complicated. In their eyes, Miao Yi's actions were a form of trust and acknowledgment.
Actually, Miao Yi was not as naive as they thought. This guy was simply impervious to all poisons. He was completely fearless.
Seeing that the others had no intention of making a move, one of the female fairies smiled and said, "If there's anything you need, just call out and someone will come." She then led the others away.
At this moment, Miao Yi, who was still chewing on his fruit, asked, "Is Senior Ming Zhao very familiar with the Elder here?"
Cheshire replied, "I've heard a little about him, and I've also heard of this place before. Senior Ming Zhao seems to have saved someone here before, so he's on good terms with the Elder here, Mu Sen. I didn't expect that item to be related to this place. If I hadn't come here, I'm afraid Senior Ming Zhao wouldn't have thought of it either."
Since there were no outsiders around, everyone checked that the food and drinks were not poisoned. Only then did they give it a try.
About an hour later, Ming Zhao returned. After sitting down at the chief seat, he said to the others, "I've already obtained Elder Mu Sen's approval. He's allowed us to search for the item here. However, there are a lot of Yellow Jade Twigs here that they've planted for the Wood Traversing Palace. Don't touch them carelessly, and don't destroy anything in this area. We'll begin tomorrow morning."
Cheshire asked, "Senior Uncle, it's still early today. Why do we have to start tomorrow?"
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