The Heaven Reaching Peak was like a sharp sword piercing straight into the sky. From afar, it looked incomparably majestic and dangerous, but once one climbed to the peak, one would feel a sense of disappointment. There wasn't anything special about the peak at all. It was a flat plain.
On a platform that was about a mile long that seemed to have been carved out by a sharp sword, there were close to a thousand people of all ages sitting cross-legged. Waves of ridiculously strong energy waves were constantly being emitted, shocking everyone's nerves.
"Why, are you a bit surprised? Let me tell you, this Heaven Reaching Peak wasn't originally this flat. It's said that a few hundred years ago, an almighty senior sliced it with a sword, and it became like this. It's convenient for everyone to wait here for the Gate of Heaven to open! "Seeing everyone's surprised expression, Chu Fangyue explained.
"Sliced off a mountain peak with a sword? How strong is his cultivation? "Tu Bai sucked in a breath of cold air as he exclaimed. Hearing that, Chu Fangyue glared fiercely at Tu Bai. His disciple made a fool of himself again.
It wasn't that Tu Bai did something wrong, but among Ling Dong, Qiu Qingyi, and Tu Bai, Tu Bai was indescribably surprised after hearing Chu Fangyue's description, as if he had never seen the world. Qiu Qingyi smiled indifferently, but the weirdest was Ling Dong.
At this moment, Ling Dong's face was filled with surprise and surprise. That surprise and surprise were practically written all over his face, but he didn't say a word. When Chu Fangyue's gaze looked over, Ling Dong suddenly waved his hand and said, "Sect Leader, I'm going to rest for a while and recover my cultivation base. Don't disturb me!"
After saying this, without waiting for Chu Fangyue's response, Ling Dong fell to the ground with a plop and closed his eyes tightly.
Chu Fangyue looked at Ling Dong, then looked at his disciple Tu Bai. No matter how he looked, he felt that Tu Bai was dazed. He couldn't help but scold him again, "Why are you in a daze? Look at him, he has to seize the time to recover his cultivation base in such a short period of time …"
Tu Bai, who was scolded to the point that he was confused, sat down cross-legged and was extremely puzzled. "On the way up the mountain just now, I didn't consume any energy at all. I didn't need to recover my energy at all. What is Brother Ling recovering?"
Tu Bai's guess was right. Ling Dong was not recovering his Gang Qi at all. He did not consume any Gang Qi on the way up the mountain. Even if he did consume some Gang Qi, it could be recovered by circulating his Gang Qi. There was no need for him to do this.
The reason Ling Dong did this was because he was shocked!
The moment Ling Dong stepped onto the platform at the top of the Heaven Reaching Peak, he was just about to concentrate on sensing the location of Yin Baiyue. He wanted to take the opportunity to strengthen his Soul Brand so that he could find Yin Baiyue after entering the Heaven Reaching Mystic Realm and find the shortcut to becoming a Heavenly Alchemist.
This was one of the reasons Ling Dong entered the Heaven Reaching Mystic Realm this time. If he could become a Heavenly Alchemist, not only would he be able to refine many rare elixirs, but he would also be able to try refining the Ancient Gold Pill's golden formula recorded in the Alchemy Jade Scroll that Ling Dong obtained from the Myriad Stars Mansion.
Ever since he had consumed the Ancient Gold Pill Moonlight Heavenly Replenishing Elixir bestowed by Patriarch Stargazer and experienced the enormous power of the Ancient Gold Pill, Ling Dong could not wait to become a Heavenly Alchemist and refine the Ancient Gold Pill inside.
However, what shocked Ling Dong was that in addition to sensing the location of Yin Baiyue, he also sensed two extremely familiar scorching auras.
These two scorching auras were not unfamiliar to Ling Dong. They were the auras of the Imperial Star Ring recorded in the annotations of the Imperial Star Ring. However, these two scorching auras were not as strong as before. They did not produce a strong suction force on Ling Dong.
This made Ling Dong feel very fortunate. If he had encountered the two Imperial Star Rings and encountered a strong suction force here, it would have been no different from courting death. This was because Ling Dong estimated that there were at least 100 Heavenly Dipper Realm experts here. Almost every group of martial artists participating in the Heaven Reaching Mystic Realm had at least two Sect Elders protecting them.
As for why there was no suction force, Ling Dong figured it out. It should be because his cultivation had become stronger and he had absorbed the Imperial Star Ring. The energy contained in the Imperial Star Ring was lower than Ling Dong's cultivation. Naturally, it could not attract Ling Dong.
However, Ling Dong was only rejoicing. Although the appearance of the two Imperial Star Rings did not attract him, it still made the three Evil Cores in his body begin to become active.
The most terrible thing was the Imperial Star Ring inlaid on the Star Master Disk. The moment he stepped onto the Heaven Reaching Peak, it began to hum and emit rings of silver brilliance. It seemed to have the intention of flying out of his Sea of Consciousness, making Ling Dong very nervous.
Therefore, Ling Dong hurriedly said and sat down cross-legged, deliberately suppressing the three Evil Cores in his body and the Imperial Star Ring on the Star Master Disk.
If he did not suppress it and let it continue to develop, Ling Dong did not know what kind of strange things would happen.
What made Ling Dong breathe a sigh of relief was that with his current Spiritual Power, he was able to suppress the abnormal movements of the Evil Core and the Imperial Star Ring in his body with just a thought.
Closing his eyes and carefully sensing for a while, Ling Dong already had some understanding of the two new Imperial Star Rings.
The aura emitted by one of the Imperial Star Rings was very familiar, as if he had seen it before, and that Imperial Star Ring also had a mysterious connection with the fiery red Evil Core in Ling Dong's dantian.
Discovering this, Ling Dong already knew who was wearing this Imperial Star Ring. It should be the Princess Xuanji he met in the Myriad Stars House two years ago, the Princess Xuanji who helped him successfully condense the fiery red Dipper, and the Princess Xuanji who was naked with him.
Slowly opening his eyes, Ling Dong looked in the direction of the Imperial Star Ring's aura. A few hundred meters away, a pretty face was standing there with a frosty expression. It was very different from the Xuanji Ling Dong saw two years ago.
She was still dressed in a fiery red robe, but on her pretty face, there was no longer that infectious fiery smile, but only coldness!
However, Ling Dong could confirm that it was Xuanji. But Ling Dong was very puzzled. Princess Xuanji, with her noble status as the princess of the Xuanji Empire, why would she enter the Heaven-reaching Mystery Land for adventure?
"Your Royal Highness, you have to consider carefully. The chances of survival in the Heaven-reaching Mystery Land are slim. Every 60 years, ten people from the Xuanji Empire enter the Heaven-reaching Mystery Land. It's not too late for you to withdraw now, I've already arranged a substitute!" An old man exuding vigorous energy waves said to Princess Xuanji in a deep voice.
"Elder Shi, I'll still say the same thing. If you can defeat me, I'll hand over the Heaven Receiving Token and withdraw from the Heaven-reaching Conference! Humph, besides, this Heaven Receiving Token is rightfully won by me after defeating my opponent. No one can stop me from entering! " As she said this, Princess Xuanji's cold pretty face turned slightly, and her pretty eyes focused on a dignified young man not far away.
The dignified young man also noticed Princess Xuanji staring at him, but he seemed to be disgusted by her gaze and hurriedly turned his head away.
Seeing this, Princess Xuanji's pretty eyes flashed with despair. "It's been two years … Two years, he's still the same towards me, ignoring me … Did I really do something wrong? Nothing really happened between me and that bastard … Maybe, only by doing that … will … "Princess Xuanji's pained murmur made Elder Shi sigh again. After glaring fiercely at the dignified young man, he retreated to the side and carefully instructed the other ancient martial art practitioners.
"Gu Tongtian …" Following Princess Xuanji's gaze, Ling Dong's eyes suddenly turned red. That dignified young man was none other than Ling Dong's mortal enemy, Gu Tongtian.
The moment he recognized Gu Tongtian, Ling Dong sensibly turned his head and buried his head deep into his chest. His pair of iron fists were clenched to the extreme. "Enemies are bound to meet on a narrow road. Gu Tongtian, are you also going to enter the Sky-Reaching Mystic Realm? Is this a chance for me? "
The reason Ling Dong did this was very simple. Ling Dong believed that after the Bright Sword Sect incident, Gu Tongtian would probably want to kill him as soon as possible. If Gu Tongtian were to recognize him, Gu Tongtian might even kill him on the spot.
Ling Dong did not believe that the five of them would be able to withstand the attack of Gu Tongtian's group, especially when Ling Dong's group was currently in the territory of the Xuanji Empire. The Xuanji Empire was the headquarters of Gu Tongtian's Sky Kui Sect. As long as Gu Tongtian raised his arm and called for help, he believed that many people would be more than happy to take him down.
Just as Ling Dong turned his head, Gu Tongtian, who had turned away and ignored Princess Xuanji's gaze, also looked in the direction of Ling Dong suspiciously. This was because he had just sensed an extremely obvious murderous intent directed at him that made his cheeks hurt.
After searching for a while to no avail, Gu Tongtian began to chat with his companions again and did not pay much attention to it.
After a long silence, under the strange gazes of Chu Fangyue, Qiu Qingyi, and the others, Ling Dong suddenly used Secret Voice-sending to Chu Fangyue, Zhang Bingzheng, Qiu Qingyi, and Tu Bai. "I've met a few old friends. If they discover me, it might bring you trouble. For safety's sake, I'll change my appearance slightly. Don't make a fuss and don't make a sound. Just watch!"
While Chu Fangyue and the others were frowning, Ling Dong, who was surrounded and watched by the four of them, had already used the Shapeshifting Technique. His face and brow bones began to change slowly at a speed visible to the naked eye.
After a few breaths, an unfamiliar face appeared in front of Qiu Qingyi and the others. Although the four of them were shocked, they did not do anything out of the ordinary because of Ling Dong's prior instructions.
"Is it the Sky Kui Sect?" Seeing that Ling Dong had finished changing his face, Chu Fangyue lowered her voice and asked. Among the warriors of the Yaoguang Empire, everyone knew that Ling Dong had destroyed the Sky Kui Alliance. It was not surprising that Chu Fangyue knew about it.
"Yes!" Ling Dong nodded heavily.
Chu Fangyue's expression became serious. She solemnly instructed Ling Dong, "Junior Brother, in this trip to the Sky Reaching Secret Land, there are a few warriors sent by the big forces. Do not provoke them. If they provoke you, it's best to stay away! Especially during the first half of the month after entering the Sky Reaching Secret Land! "
"Which ones?" Ling Dong, who had changed his appearance into an ordinary one with a square face and straight eyebrows, asked.
"The first one is a disciple sent by the Hidden World Star Palace of the Two Palaces and One Pavilion! Remember, no matter if it's the early or late stage, do not have any conflicts with the disciples of the Hidden World Star Palace. If you see them, run as far as you can! " Chu Fangyue casually waved her hand, and a green light shield covered the five of them. Chu Fangyue had already given her instructions with a stern expression!
"Hidden World Star Palace …" Hearing these four words, Ling Dong was stunned on the spot. On his face, there was even a mixed feeling of sadness and joy. After being reborn for a few years, the name of the Hidden World Star Palace would always linger in his mind when he woke up at night.
Mysterious and vague, there was no way to investigate it. Today, Ling Dong heard the words "Hidden World Star Palace" again from Chu Fangyue's mouth.
The first time Ling Dong heard the words "Hidden World Star Palace" was from Gu Tongtian. In his previous life, when he self-destructed, Gu Tongtian mocked Ling Dong for being a pitiful fool who did not even know the real culprit behind the scenes.
The words "Hidden World Star Palace" were what Ling Dong heard before he died. At that time, Gu Tongtian also smiled bitterly, saying that although he, Gu Tongtian, was unrivaled in the world, he was only a chess piece of the Hidden World Star Palace.
When Ling Dong heard this news, other than shock, he also had doubts. But most of all, he died with his eyes wide open.
Now that he suddenly heard the words "Hidden World Star Palace" again, he was naturally shocked.
"The disciples of the Hidden World Star Palace are very easy to recognize. Their clothes are very special." Chu Fangyue pointed at a group of martial artists wearing a Star Crown and silver clothes and said, "That Star Crown is very eye-catching. If you encounter them, stay far away! Not to mention you, even if I were to join in, I would not have any chance of winning against them! "
"Sect Master, I will remember!" When Ling Dong replied in a low voice, he had already become abnormally calm.
In these few years, Ling Dong had been thinking about a question. The enemies and opposing forces in his previous life, did he have to kill them or go against them in this life?
Ling Dong thought for a long time, and the conclusion he came to was very simple — the enemies in his previous life might not cross paths in this life. They might become friends, but they might also become enemies. The experiences in his two lives had already undergone tremendous changes. Let nature take its course.
Except for Gu Tongtian and Tian Kui Sect!
Gu Tongtian and Tian Kui Sect were Ling Dong's only beliefs in his previous life. Killing Gu Tongtian and destroying Tian Kui Sect was Ling Dong's only goal in his previous life, and it would not change in this life.
However, for an existence like the Hidden World Star Palace, Ling Dong would not deliberately treat them as enemies, nor would he deliberately flatter them. He would let nature take its course, and of course, he would not let his guard down!
If it really came to a point where his enemies might become his enemies, Ling Dong would definitely not be soft-hearted!
"Other than the Hidden World Star Palace, there are three other forces that you should try not to provoke. The first is the Wang You Palace. Those extremely flashy fellows are all dressed in white. There!" Chu Fangyue casually pointed at a group of fellows dressed in white and said.
"What about the other two?" Tu Bai asked.
"The other two, one is a team of martial artists from the Xuanji Empire. The Xuanji Empire is the strongest empire in the Tian Gang Continent. I don't need to explain how strong the martial artists they send out are! As for the last one, Ling Dong should know that it is a team sent out by the Kui Xing Pavilion! Among the dozens of teams, only this Four Directions team has a full ten members! "Chu Fangyue said.
"Eh, Sect Master, which force does that team belong to?" When he answered, Ling Dong suddenly turned his head and pointed at the six martial artists on the left. His expression was full of surprise.
This was because Ling Dong could sense that the Spiritual Imprint he left on Yin Baiyue was on one of the six people. However, the strange thing was that he did not detect Yin Baiyue's presence among the six people! (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to qidian.com to vote for me. Your support is my biggest motivation.)
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