The space twisted violently, emitting a sound like flowing water. As the noise spread, the fluctuations in that area grew increasingly intense…
“Whoosh…” Outside the Sea of Bones, the eyes of countless people turned crimson, and their breathing became heavy. The hands clutching weapons gradually tightened.
Xiao Yan’s gaze narrowed as he observed the increasingly distorted space. In that peculiar gushing sound, he felt an extremely terrifying energy fluctuation, extraordinarily turbulent, akin to a volcano suppressed under the earth’s crust, ready to erupt wildly.
Another burst of strange gushing, and the warped space suddenly solidified. Then, with a crisp crack, the area crumbled into countless small fragments, like fragile glass breaking.
“Charge, the ancient ruins have opened!” The moment the space seal shattered, figures from all around the Sea of Bones turned red-eyed, roaring with greedy roars, rushing like locusts toward the center of the Sea of Bones.
“Quick, retreat!” Compared to those blindly charging forward, Xiao Yan’s face changed the instant the space shattered. He grabbed Zi Yan beside him, tapped a tree trunk, and shot back rapidly. Little Healer Immortal and the others also reacted swiftly, retreating without hesitation.
As Xiao Yan and his group retreated, many figures on the giant trees around them also rapidly pulled back, clearly having discovered something was amiss.
As Xiao Yan and his group fell back, the fragments of the shattered spatial seal paused, then, with a massive boom, a tempest of wild spatial force swept out in all directions, engulfing the fastest-moving individuals. Piercing screams echoed one after another above the Sea of Bones.
The violent spatial ripples cut down the front-most crowds, and the stronger ones at the rear finally realized something was wrong. Thus, what had been a charging horde of people now turned and fled in disorder, making the area outside the Sea of Bones chaotic.
“Boom!” Due to the distance, the spatial storm no longer posed a significant threat. The few of them breathed a sigh of relief. A glance around revealed countless figures howling in agony, rolling on the ground, their blood staining the pristine white bones.
“What a horrifying spatial seal, even after countless years, it still has such terrifying impact. It truly lives up to the legacy of a Dou Sage…”
Seeing the damage caused by the spatial disturbance, astonishment crossed the faces of Little Healer Immortal and the others.
“Let’s go. These guys are too eager and deserve to be unlucky.” Xiao Yan smiled, gesturing for the group to follow as he turned into a rainbow beam, dashing into the Sea of Bones. Simultaneously, other powerful individuals who had successfully avoided the spatial wave also set off, entering the Sea of Bones as shadowy figures.
The Sea of Bones was vast. Upon entering, Xiao Yan and his companions noticed a majestic outline appearing, like a towering mountain, resembling a prehistoric beast lurking in the bones, sending shivers through their spines.
Seeing the immense outline, their flying speed involuntarily slowed. From the earlier spatial storm, they could tell this place was not benign. Lack of caution could cost them their lives.
As they got closer, the white mist in the Sea of Bones thinned, and the massive structure finally came into view.
It was a grand hall, nearly a thousand feet tall, like a small mountain. Compared to this colossal building, the Spirit Hall’s branch temple seemed insignificant. Gazing at this giant structure towering between heaven and earth, a sense of insignificance naturally arose.
The hall was a deep crimson, almost fiery, glaringly visible against the white bones. The surrounding strong individuals were also momentarily awestruck by the sheer scale of the crimson hall. Eventually, they exchanged glances, their eyes reflecting a hint of shock. This was truly worthy of a Dou Sage’s legacy, demonstrating a breathtaking grandeur and magnificence.
“Swish, swish!” Figures gradually slowed, stopping over a hundred meters away from the crimson hall. Standing there, the hall appeared even more gigantic, its peak seeming to touch the clouds.
“No wonder it was covered by a spatial seal. Such a massive building would be conspicuous anywhere…” Gazing at the crimson hall, Xiao Yan shook his head in admiration. Leading the group to stop a hundred meters away, he speculated that if the ancient Dou Sage built such a large relic, the treasures within must be abundant, making this trip worthwhile.
As numerous strong individuals arrived, none dared to approach the hundred-meter range. Those present were either from powerful factions or held great abilities, and no one wanted to be the first to venture in.
Seeing their cautiousness, Xiao Yan remained unhurried. Such a rich treasure wouldn’t lack defenses; only fools would believe otherwise.
As he waited with crossed arms, he suddenly sensed a cold gaze. Raising an eyebrow, he turned and locked onto the source.
The owner of the icy gaze was a woman in colorful robes, her noble aura making it hard for ordinary people to meet her gaze. Her phoenix-shaped hairpin added to her regality.
“Phoenix Qing’er?” Recognizing the familiar face, Xiao Yan’s fingers involuntarily rubbed together, surprised to see her here.
Beside Phoenix Qing’er, many people clustered, including the members of the Wind Lightning Pavilion. They had also noticed Xiao Yan and his group, their eyes flashing with cold intent.
Xiao Yan’s gaze swept over them, settling on a tall, golden-robed, white-haired man next to Phoenix Qing’er. He looked about thirty, but for a Heavenly Demon Phoenix, he was still a young adult.
The white-haired man was exceptionally handsome, his smile exuding an aristocratic air, clearly no ordinary individual.
“Qing’er, is this the person you mentioned, suspected of possessing the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Blood Essence?”
The white-haired man glanced at Xiao Yan, his smile serene.
“Yes, but I didn’t expect him to reach Dou Zun in just a few years…” Phoenix Qing’er gritted her teeth, clearly displeased.
“Haha, Dou Zun? After this, you can receive the clan’s inheritance, and reaching Dou Zun won’t be impossible.”
The white-robed man smiled, “As for Xiao Yan, leave him to me. Whether he has the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Blood Essence or not, we can find out by taking him back. Even if he has absorbed it, we can still extract it from his blood.”
Phoenix Qing’er nodded. Although Xiao Yan had reached Dou Zun, she had confidence in the man beside her. He had received the inheritance before her, and his mastery was unparalleled, possibly one of the top three in their younger generation. Dealing with Xiao Yan should not be difficult.
“Heaven has a way, but you choose not to take it. Hell has no gate, but you insist on entering. If you stayed in the Central Region, you might have avoided trouble, but now you’ve delivered yourself to me.”
Phoenix Qing’er’s eyes flashed with coldness, a sneer in her heart.
Xiao Yan noticed the cold gaze from Phoenix Qing’er and briefly glanced back. He felt the killing intent from the white-haired man. For someone of his age to reach Dou Zun was surprising, but the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan was extraordinary, with ancient Heavenly Phoenix bloodlines. Their strength-boosting methods were numerous, but inherited power was always inferior to self-earned power.
Given Xiao Yan’s current strength, he could defeat most of the younger generation, even if they were unusually strong. This applied to the white-haired youth as well.
Turning his gaze from Phoenix Qing’er and her group, Xiao Yan surveyed the area. Many familiar faces from various factions had gathered, and some bore grudges against him.
“Wind Lightning Pavilion, Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan, Ice River Valley, Dark Nether Sect…”
Xiao Yan’s gaze scanned the hostile factions, and he shook his head with a sigh. This time, he had truly walked into a den of wolves.
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