At the bottom of the sea.
Following the figure from afar, Gu Zheng was still curiously sizing it up.
It was impossible for the other party to detect Gu Zheng's presence with its young aura and cultivation level that was far below that of a Fairy Immortal. Therefore, Gu Zheng was able to observe it unscrupulously.
This guy that looked like a water snake should be from the Teng Snake Clan. The characteristics on its body were too obvious.
As one's strength increased, the number of colorful patterns on his body would increase. It was said that when one had seven colors, he could reach the peak of Sage-to-be. However, the Teng Snake Clan had never produced an expert with more than five colors.
The pair of wings was still very surprising, especially when it seemed to be close to the body, but it did not touch the body at all. It seemed to be floating independently outside. He could clearly sense that the wings were not connected to the body at all, not even a trace of divine thought. It was like two different entities that were controlled by the other. It was really amazing.
The other party's head was not flat like a snake's, but a bulge, just like a human's head. It had eyes, a nose, and a mouth, but no ears. It was very similar. Under the head, there was a somewhat thick body, and at the end, there was an obvious tail.
The little Teng Snake was in a standing posture, arching its body and controlling the octopus. It used its aura to deter some weak sea beasts. It was very smooth all the way, and the little tail behind it was constantly swaying, looking very cute.
However, the other party was not an ignorant sea beast or wild beast. It had its own spiritual stone since birth and cultivated slowly step by step. However, it was too difficult to reproduce, so its population became fewer and fewer with each generation. It had come here a long time ago to avoid the chaos of the Untainted World.
While Gu Zheng was still observing it, the other party suddenly threw down the octopus' body and let it fall to the bottom of the sea, while he drilled into a crack on the side and disappeared from this area.
The crack was narrow and long. It was unknown how it was formed, but it was just enough for the other party's body to enter perfectly. With Gu Zheng's body size, it was impossible for him to enter anyway. However, he was not worried and just waited quietly behind.
The other party would not leave the body behind. It should be their prey, or it could be eaten.
The other party's area of activity was in this area. This was confirmed by the other party. However, the other party was too well-hidden. In addition, he was not very good at underwater.
It didn't take long for the little Teng Serpent to return. Behind him were three Teng Serpents that were smaller than him. They were happily circling around him. The first Teng Serpent arrogantly led the way to the dead octopus. It opened and closed its mouth, saying something.
He had no idea what the other party was talking about. It sounded like a low-frequency language. However, looking at the other party's expression, he knew that the other party was showing off.
After showing off, the four little Teng Snakes went back into the octopus's body and continued to fly away. With the four of them working together, their speed increased a lot and they looked more agile. Not long after, they sank at the same time and landed on the quiet bottom of the sea.
As the four Teng Serpents came out, they began to mumble something, causing the surrounding water to vibrate. A pitch-black hole silently appeared on the surface of the water.
With the appearance of a suction force, the octopus was completely compressed and sucked in. Even the four Teng Serpents disappeared.
Then, the black hole quickly closed. When it was about to completely close, Gu Zheng's figure rushed in at the same time.
There was a spacious secret passage below. A stream of water pushed Gu Zheng down. He didn't need to control the direction at all. After falling for about a hundred meters, Gu Zheng controlled his body and stopped above.
This was because he had arrived at the place where the other party lived in seclusion.
This was an incomparably huge space. It was as if a huge space had been dug out from the belly of a mountain. The surrounding area was supported by a formation, except for a few holes like Gu Zheng's. A large amount of water kept flowing out from the holes above, like small waterfalls falling into a specially prepared lake below. It brought a small amount of water vapor, keeping the temperature and humidity of this place at a suitable level.
Green grasslands, lush green trees, and some strange flowers bloomed in this place. It was like a real paradise.
"No wonder it's so hard to find. It's hidden so deeply. But this environment is too good."
Gu Zheng hid his figure and slowly descended from above. With his eyesight, he could see that there were caves of different sizes on the surrounding mountain walls. There were also straight slopes around for them to walk on.
Everything around was in order. It seemed that someone was maintaining it at all times.
However, at this time, there were only some small Teng Serpents moving around nearby. There was not a single adult Teng Serpent. However, in a very distant place, a solemn aura could be felt. It seemed that some kind of ceremony was being held.
Gu Zheng's figure flashed. He ignored the small Teng Serpents and flew into the distance. He had a hunch that the Teng Serpents might be gathered there. The mysterious priest might also be there.
He did his best to restrain his aura. At the same time, he carefully approached that place. If the Demon God could not catch him time and time again, it was obvious that he was not so easy to deal with.
As he approached, Gu Zheng saw a mountain peak that stretched hundreds of feet from the ground to the top of the mountain. There were thick round white stone pillars that were at least a hundred years old, with vivid and lifelike images of soaring serpents engraved on them. However, he could still see a strange statue at the top. It was the image of a little girl riding a round ball. That cute and innocent appearance was a bit out of place. He didn't know why she would be in such an important place.
While he was still thinking, Gu Zheng's figure stopped in the air. His eyes were fixed on a jade platform below the stone pillar. A little girl similar to a statue was below. Around her, there were devout Teng Serpents, all of them prostrating themselves as if praying.
Everything in front of him almost made him unable to control his aura. It took him a full quarter of an hour to calm down the excitement and shock in his heart.
There were hundreds of Teng Serpents around him. Most of them were in the Celestial Immortal Realm, while a few had advanced to the Jin Xian Realm. To be honest, given the size of the Teng Serpents, it was already very good for them to reach the Celestial Immortal Realm when they reached adulthood. However, it could also be seen that the Teng Serpent Clan might be one of the earliest clans to be born. It was just that their current size was a little pathetic and had not developed at all.
This naturally did not shock Gu Zheng. If one could not last forever, what was the use of having great potential? Sooner or later, they would disappear in the long river of time, unable to make a splash.
What shocked him was that the power of the entire Teng Serpent Clan was condensed into their totem power. This was an incomparably amazing power. At this time, he also understood the function of the jade pillar.
However, what made him not know whether to laugh or cry was that the image condensed by the other party was actually a little girl. She looked to be about four years old and had light red hair. Coupled with her big red eyes and pink cheeks, she looked like a pure and innocent child. She wore a pink dress with white lace at the bottom that covered her knees. She raised her chubby little hands and looked incomparably cute.
The totem image that represented the Teng Serpent Clan was still in the process of growth. The only pity was that there was no hope for it to grow up and become their guardian, suppressing the fate of the Teng Serpent Clan.
Because the population of the Teng Serpent Clan was definitely not on their scale. It was impossible to support them.
He could see that this little girl had been supported for at least tens of thousands of years. Her body had already been completely formed. With just this scale, it meant that the Teng Serpent Clan could only develop at this level. It was almost impossible for them to go further without a great opportunity.
However, with this little totem, at least their bloodline could be preserved.
Of course, this only shocked Gu Zheng. What made him excited was that the pearl she was riding on was like a big balloon, floating in the air with her on it. Wisps of pure white mist were faintly discernible below, hiding most of the golden pearl. He could vaguely see the two golden hoops on her bare feet, swaying slightly.
He could clearly see that there was a Teng Serpent transformed from a mass of golden liquid inside the pearl. It was turning slightly inside, looking at the surrounding Teng Serpents as if it were looking at its own subjects. It looked like the patriarch of the Teng Serpent Clan.
However, Gu Zheng could tell at a glance that it was just an illusion of the pearl, and the pearl itself was an ownerless object. The totem's power was simply unable to completely subdue this innate spiritual treasure. It could only be temporarily used by the Teng Serpent Clan.
He could see this very clearly. He never thought that there would be an ownerless innate spiritual treasure in this place. One had to know that when something happened to a spiritual treasure, it was earth-shattering. And this ownerless spiritual treasure should have been obtained by the Teng Serpent Clan by luck after its owner had died. Otherwise, how could it have fallen into their hands?
Whether it was because the Teng Serpent Clan didn't know how to use it, or because they were afraid of the enemy's aura remaining on it, they didn't take it by themselves. Instead, they gave it to the Teng Serpent Clan's totem and used the fate of the totem to conceal it. If one didn't see it with their own eyes, no one would dare to believe it.
However, at this moment, Gu Zheng suddenly thought of why the Teng Serpent Clan had sent him to capture this shaman. Could it be that the Demon God didn't know about this innate spiritual treasure?
The Demon God definitely didn't know, Gu Zheng was certain. This was because the Demon God had been severely injured, and was on the verge of death. He was probably lucky enough to escape when the Phoenix Secret Realm was destroyed.
But who was the one who came out to kill the shaman? Of course it was Sen Yan. Even if the Demon God used some unknown method to raise her cultivation to the mid-stage Grand Immortal realm, she still wasn't completely under his control. She didn't choose to tell the Demon God about it. Otherwise, even if the Teng Serpent Clan was heavily injured, as long as he wanted to, he could've snatched it away.
It was no wonder that before she left, she told him about the situation here in detail. Obviously, she also remembered the situation here and would rather let him take it away than let the Demon God do it. That would only make the Demon God stronger. If that happened, not only would she be reduced to a puppet, she wouldn't be able to complete the obsession in her heart. This was something he couldn't tolerate.
Perhaps this was the balance point for Elder Qi to break free from his control. Sen Yan still didn't want her Blue Medicine Sect to be completely controlled by the Demon God. Once they fell out, there would be a chance for her to rescue all of her people. It was also obvious that those disciples who were imprisoned and didn't continue to take the pills might not be able to survive.
From the Demon God's attitude, it could be seen that not everyone could resist the temptation. But they still had a sense of pride in their sect, so they could only be imprisoned there.
Thinking of Sen Yan's dead face, perhaps the pressure she was under was too great. She could only slowly search for a glimmer of hope in the midst of the pressure. There was also a reason for her personality to change.
While Gu Zheng's mind was still thinking about other things, his eyes were already thinking about how to capture the shaman and take the Innate Spirit Treasure. As for whether to give the shaman to him or not, after seeing that the shaman wasn't a living creature, he naturally couldn't give it to him.
Although the shaman promised to return his things and even release Tang Qing, but if he fused with the little girl's power, not only would he be able to directly control the fate and destiny of the Teng Serpent Clan, he could also use it to restore his own strength.
Does the shaman really think I have no other way?
He couldn't give the person to him, but he had to get the spirit qi. The premise was that he had to capture the shaman, but it was very difficult to get close to her.
There was nothing to hide around. Once he got close, the girl would definitely notice his presence. This was her territory, and her strength wasn't weak. Although he couldn't tell from her aura, he couldn't underestimate her. He felt a sense of danger in his heart. That was the dangerous aura of the Innate Spirit Treasure.
The shaman had controlled it for so long. Even a fool would know how to use it instinctively.
Just as he was thinking of a way to capture the shaman, the Teng Serpents below began to raise their heads. They kept spitting out their tongues. A sharp low-frequency sound reverberated in the air, as if they were shouting something. Gu Zheng suddenly felt a little dizzy.
This was out of Gu Zheng's expectations. The frequency of their tongues blasted his figure. The girl below saw Gu Zheng's figure. She pointed at Gu Zheng and screamed. Suddenly, all the Teng Serpents looked at Gu Zheng.
Their eyes were all fiercely looking at Gu Zheng. Their originally round eyes turned into rhombus-shaped ones. Their auras were released, as if they would pounce at any moment.
Gu Zheng coldly snorted. Since he was accidentally exposed, he would show himself openly. He didn't hide his aura. He didn't care about the Teng Serpents below. His eyes were fixed on the little girl below, preventing her from escaping.
The little girl had a fierce expression on her face, but no matter how he looked at her, she looked even cuter. The little tiger was acting like a spoiled child, whispering something that he couldn't understand. However, the Soaring Serpents below shrank their bodies and turned into a puddle of mist, disappearing below.
Gu Zheng only felt the activation of the formation to know that they had left. It seemed that the shaman had taken emergency measures. Now, in the entire cave, other than Gu Zheng and the totem of the little girl in front of him, even the young Teng Serpents had disappeared. They seemed to be very experienced in dealing with this. He wondered if it was Sen Yan's work.
The little girl flew directly at him in the next moment. A flute-like weapon suddenly appeared in her hand. It looked so delicate in her hand. The golden ornament made the flute in her hand look like a work of art.
"Invader … Get … Out!"
A very immature language came out of the other person's mouth, and the feeling of bumping and bumping made it seem as if he had just learned how to speak. As the other person's body swayed, one could clearly hear the crisp sound of bumping and bumping coming from where the other person's ankle was.
At this moment, Gu Zheng looked at her pure eyes with a hint of anger. He really wanted to give up the idea in his heart. However, he also knew that she couldn't keep the Innate Spiritual Treasure under her.
A man's wealth was his own ruin!
This girl wasn't very strong, and the Teng Serpents below her had already declined to such a state. If others found out, it would invite a fatal disaster. Especially now that Sen Yan already knew, it was impossible that she didn't want it. It was only because the Godfiend didn't want him to get it that the news didn't spread.
If he took it away, it would be beneficial to them. Gu Zheng took a step back. "I don't want to fight with you. You can't keep the thing under you. Why don't you give it to me? If you have any wishes, I can help you fulfill them."
Gu Zheng tried to negotiate with her. She was using a Spiritual Treasure that didn't recognize her as its owner, so she couldn't exert much power. She was definitely no match for him.
"The treasure is mine. You … Leave … You're welcome!"
The little girl grabbed the golden flute and threatened Gu Zheng. However, to Gu Zheng, it wasn't threatening at all. It was more like a little girl protecting her toy. This made his heart soften a little. He really didn't want to fight, so he kept retreating.
However, Gu Zheng's retreat made the other party mistakenly think that he was bluffing. She tried her best to threaten Gu Zheng.
"Leave … Fight!"
From the other party's vague words, he could vaguely understand the other party's threat. She didn't seem to understand him.
"Since that's the case, I'll give you a good lesson."
Gu Zheng's figure suddenly stopped. He pulled out the Cloud Desolate Sword and accelerated towards the other party.
However, the little girl seemed to have expected it. When he stopped, one of her hands patted the golden ball below. The eager golden flying serpent immediately turned into a golden light and rushed out.
A pair of beautiful golden wings suddenly rose from both sides of its body. The five-colored radiance looked as gorgeous as the feathers of a phoenix. Every soft feather danced slightly. Two white pearls that were as bright as gems were at the end of the feathers. Judging from the aura on it, it was obvious that it wasn't an ornament.
This flying serpent was at least in the mid-stage of the Grand Heavenly Realm.
Gu Zheng could instantly see the other party's strength. If that was the case, it wouldn't be able to stop him, especially when the other party was just an instinctive summon.
After the golden flying serpent summoned its wings, the pink radiance on it suddenly flourished. It actually dyed the wings pink. Then, it suddenly flapped forward.
Whoosh!
A fan-shaped pink light wave suddenly formed in the void. Then, it directly slashed towards Gu Zheng.
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