Chapter 714: It's Nice to Take a Rest Under a Big Tree
“It should be two years later. As for the exact date, no one knows. The matching passage to the Dark Emperor Heaven Forbidden Land will appear on Heimo Island in the Dayin Mountain area of the Great Barbarian South Sea.
The Dayin Mountain Sea is nearly 20 billion miles away from us. It is considered one of the central areas of the Great Barbarian South China Sea and is controlled by the Dayin Sect, which is much more powerful than our Jiuxuan Sect.
With Lan Ran's strength, even if he set out now and kept going at full speed, he would definitely not be able to reach Heimo Island within two years. However, because the Dayin Mountain Sea is one of the central areas of the Great Barbarian South Sea, there were transmission channels that could lead to many places in ancient times.
We still have a teleportation array in the back mountain of Jiuxuan Mountain that can connect to the Dayin Mountain Sea Area. This teleportation array will teleport Lan Ran to Jinting City, a huge city in the Dayin Mountain Sea Area.
It is much easier to rush to Heimo Island from Jinting City, so it is completely in time to wait a year before rushing there to familiarize yourself with the situation. "Yue Huai thought for a moment and replied.
"Thank you, Sect Master, for telling me!" Yin Ranyue thanked him.
"It's okay, you are the master of Xuanting Peak, and these things should have been told to you earlier." Yue Huai waved his hand slightly.
After that, Yue Huai turned to Lan Ran and said, "Since you have made up your mind, Lan Ran, I will not dissuade you any more. You should prepare well this year and arrange the matters in the peak. I will go to the back mountain to ask the Grand Elder to prepare some resources for you."
"No need to trouble you, Sect Master. My hope is slim and it would be a waste to take the good resources with me. I'd better leave them for the sect." Lan Ran said.
"The Jiuxuan Sect still has some background. No matter how slim the hope is, there is still hope when you go there this time. You should still take some things you should take with you." Yue Huai said.
Lan Ran hesitated for a moment, but finally stood up and bowed to Yue Huai to express his gratitude.
After that, everyone discussed for a while before dispersing.
As soon as Yin Ranyue returned to Xuanting Peak, he called Chu Yunfeng and ordered him to rush to the Lei family in Juxian Sea immediately, and asked Bi Rong to rush to the Lei family in Pengzhou Mountain in person, and make sure to find Qin Ziling as soon as possible and invite him to Xuanting Peak.
Not only that, Yin Ranyue also ordered Chu Yunfeng to bring her instructions to the Wuji Sect's Dark Hall and Business Hall, asking them to keep an eye on and pass the news to him as soon as possible.
On the other side, as soon as Shentu Kun returned to Xuansha Peak, he went straight back to his own Peak Lord's Mansion and activated a formation, causing the entire Peak Lord's Mansion to be shrouded in black evil mist. It looked pitch black from a distance, making it impossible to see the situation inside or feel the breath inside.
After activating the formation, Shentu Kun went all the way to the back mountain of the Peak Master's Mansion.
The back mountain is where he practices and retreats, and it is also a forbidden area in the Peak Master’s Mansion.
Shentu Kun came to a cliff at the back mountain.
The uneven cliff wall gradually began to ripple like water, and then a passage appeared.
Shentu Kun stepped out, and the passage was restored to its original shape, turning back into a rugged but very solid cliff rock.
Shentu Kun walked down the passage. There were faint runes floating under the walls on both sides of the passage, like ghosts hiding in the darkness, emitting a cold and dangerous aura.
Shentu Kun went down the passage to a depth of three thousand feet, and the scene in front of him suddenly became spacious, revealing a large underground cave.
In the middle of this large cave there is a huge altar.
On the altar stood a tall statue of a man in a black robe.
The black robe covered the whole body and the head, so the face of the statue could not be seen. Moreover, the statue was obviously an inanimate object, but the only pair of eyes exposed on the head were so cold, ruthless and evil that people could not help but shudder and their hair stood on end at first sight.
The altar is engraved with ancient runes, exuding a cold and eerie aura.
Shentu Kun stood in front of the altar, bowed three times to the statue of the man in black robe, then cut his wrist. Blood dripped onto the altar and slowly seeped in along the rune patterns.
Soon, the runes on the altar lit up one by one, and the entire altar was filled with blood, like a huge monster covered with blood vessels.
As the blood light became more and more intense and the runes began to flow, an extremely terrifying aura escaped from the statue of the man in black robe. The statue of the man in black robe actually began to squirm, and the pair of eyes that revealed extremely cold, ruthless and evil began to move.
Then, the terrifying aura condensed into the shadow of a huge man in black robe.
The shadow looked down at Shentu Kun from above.
Shentu Kun, who was at the eighth level, actually looked insignificant under this phantom.
“Greetings, Master!” Shentu Kun knelt down immediately to greet the shadow when he saw it appear.
"What do you want from me?" A voice so cold that it seemed to freeze the entire cave into pieces came from the shadow.
"Master, the Dark Emperor Heaven will be opened in two years." Shentu Kun said.
"Master has heard about this matter. This is a rare opportunity, so you should go there." The phantom spoke again.
"But Huangfu Xuan failed to pass the tribulation more than 30 years ago, and Yue Huai is about to pass the tribulation. Lan Ran must go to Dark Emperor Heaven this time. Moreover, at the meeting just now, Yue Huai said that the secret realm in the back mountain will be opened in five years."
When Shentu Kun said this, the shadow was obviously distorted and wavered, and he said, "Oh, the secret realm in the back mountain is about to be opened. It seems that a ninth-rank elder of the Jiuxuan Sect is about to die."
“Master is right. Five years from now, the Jiuxuan Sect will be extremely weak, and I happen to be the deputy sect leader. This should be a great opportunity for our Netherworld Palace to counterattack. But if I go to the forbidden area of Dark Emperor Heaven and there are no disciples inside to support me , I am afraid that my Netherworld Palace’s plan to return to Jiuxuan Mountain will be delayed.” Shentu Kun said.
The shadow was silent for a long time after hearing this, and then spoke again: "After reaching the eighth level of True Immortal, even if your master recovers and takes over Jiuxuan Mountain again, there is a limit to how much help you can give. As for breaking through the ninth level of True Immortal and becoming a Taoist Immortal, there is even less help your master can give you.
Although Dark Emperor Heaven is extremely dangerous, it also hides great opportunities. With your strength, plus the help of the Ice Evil Pearl, you may have a chance to seize a great opportunity. If you are lucky enough to seize a great opportunity, not only will you have a chance to become a ninth-grade True Immortal, but you will also have a glimmer of hope to become a Taoist Immortal in the future.
This opportunity only comes once in ten thousand years. If you lose it, with your talent and strength, you may have some hope of becoming a ninth-grade immortal, but the path to becoming a Taoist immortal is still extremely slim."
"But counterattack Jiuxuan Mountain..." Shentu Kun hesitated.
"It's okay. I got a chance a few years ago, and maybe I will be able to fully recover in a few years. As long as another ninth-grade true immortal dies in the Jiuxuan Sect in five years, and with the arrangements you have made secretly in Xuansha Peak for many years, and Yuwen Sen's support, it will not be a problem for me to lead people to take over Jiuxuan Mountain." said the phantom.
"Congratulations, Master!" Shentu Kun was overjoyed upon hearing this and immediately knelt down to congratulate him.
"Haha!" The shadow laughed out loud.
The laughter echoed in the cave, and the shadow gradually disappeared.
Soon, everything in the cave returned to its original state.
The runes on the altar no longer glowed red.
Shentu Kun slowly stood up from the ground, a cold, cruel and ruthless sneer on his lips.
"It's a pity that the little girl is not going, but having Lan Ran is enough!"
…
Less than a month after Chu Yunfeng left Xuanting Peak with Yin Ranyue's instructions, Qin Ziling returned to Xuanting Peak.
The reason why he was there so quickly was, firstly, that Qin Ziling saw some secret codes left by the Wuji Sect's Dark Hall and the Spiritual Pavilion managed by the Shang Hall halfway through the journey. As the Lei family regained the Pengzhou Mountain blessed land and gained a firm foothold, the Wuji Sect also had some arrangements in the Nanbo Mountain waters. Secondly, he was already on his way back, so he rushed back to Xuanting Peak as soon as possible.
"Why are you calling me back in such a hurry?" After returning to Xuanting Peak, Qin Ziling was puzzled to see that everything was normal.
"A few days ago, the sect leader told me an important news..." Yin Ranyue told Qin Ziling everything about the Dark Emperor Heaven Forbidden Land in detail, including the news that Lan Ran was going there, and later Shen Tu Kun also decided to go.
"The Immortal Grass of Concealing the Heaven, the Wind and Fire Ascension Fruit, the Heavenly Dao Creation Fruit, the remains of the mythical beasts... they are all good stuff!" Qin Ziling touched his chin, his eyes shining.
"But it is also extremely dangerous! Not only are there descendants of mythical beasts comparable to ninth-rank immortals, there are space storms, and the omnipresent aura of strange power, but there are also thousands and thousands of powerful people from many forces entering, even ninth-rank immortals. Can the young master not go?" Yin Ranyue saw that Qin Ziling was obviously moved and showed a worried look on his face.
She knew that she had to tell Qin Ziling the news as soon as possible, but when she saw that Qin Ziling was really moved, she felt indescribably worried.
"This is a once-in-a-millennium opportunity. Even if not for myself, but for mother and you, I must grab it. I also think that we will always live together, so how can I not go?" Qin Ziling said, putting his arm around Yin Ranyue's waist.
"But..." Yin Ranyue said worriedly.
"Don't worry. Your husband and I are fellow practitioners of the Three Daos. We have powerful spirits and are sensitive to changes in space. We are hard to be invaded by evil spirits. The space storm and the strange power that is everywhere are extremely dangerous to others, but they are nothing to me.
As for the incomplete formations and restrictions left over from ancient times, I have the help of Senior Fire Dragon, so how can those formations and restrictions trap me?
There are also the descendants of ninth-grade immortal-level mythical beasts, and the ninth-grade immortal who entered the Dark Emperor Heaven by concealing the truth. Although they are a big threat, I am no pushover. Together with Senior Fire Dragon, I can definitely be considered a relatively powerful ninth-grade immortal.
Hehe, not only that, the four of them are now already very powerful seventh-grade Hades Immortal Generals, and when the five of them set up a battle formation, their fighting power is comparable to that of a ninth-grade True Immortal.
Think about it , my fighting power alone is at least equivalent to that of two ninth-grade true immortals. As long as I keep a low profile, I will be the only one who can kill others, and there will be no chance for others to kill me." Qin Ziling comforted.
"What? Young Master, you are so powerful now!" Yin Ranyue's eyes widened when he heard that.
She thought she was already very capable now, but she didn't expect that the distance between her and the young master had widened to such an alarming degree without her realizing it.
“So you don’t have to worry too much. Besides, I have the Qiankun Ring in my hand. This time I can use the art of deceiving the heavens and the seas to bring the core disciples of the Wuji Sect in. When they get the opportunity in the Dark Emperor Heaven, their strength will surely increase dramatically, and they will be able to lend a helping hand to me then.
Also, I am different from others. Even if others get a great opportunity in there, they dare not rashly survive the wind and fire tribulation, but I can hide in the Qiankun Cave Heaven to survive the wind and fire tribulation. If I can get the opportunity to survive several wind and fire tribulations in a row within 20 years, what will I be afraid of as a ninth-grade true immortal? "Qin Ziling said.
"But I can't go with them..." Yin Ranyue felt much more at ease after hearing that. However, she couldn't help feeling a little disappointed when she thought about the fact that she couldn't go with them this time.
“You get the opportunity in Jiuxuan Sect, and I will take people to Dark Emperor Heaven to get the opportunity. This is called having the best of both worlds. Moreover, it will take me 20 years to come out after I enter Dark Emperor Heaven, and I will also take away a group of core disciples of Wuji Sect.
In this way, Wujimen and the Lei family of Xianluo Island will not have a strong person in charge. If anything happens, a strong person will definitely be needed to take charge. You have strength and status, which is just right. As for the time you enter the secret realm, you can entrust Gu Xianyun for a short time. Only in this way can I feel at ease to lead people to venture into the Dark Emperor Heaven. "Qin Ziling hugged Yin Ranyue tightly and said.
"Well, since the young master has made up his mind, you can go ahead without worry. I'm here at Wujimen, so nothing will go wrong!" Yin Ranyue nodded.
"With you here, I have nothing to worry about." Qin Ziling gently kissed Yin Ranyue's forehead, then let go of her hand and said, "I need to go find Master Lan Feng now. It's nice to be under the big tree and enjoy the shade. If I follow her, others should be less likely to notice me."
Upon hearing this, Yin Ranyue looked at Qin Ziling, who spoke calmly without any embarrassment. For some reason, she no longer felt worried. Instead, she felt a little pity for the talented disciples from various forces who were about to enter the Dark Emperor Heaven.
There was no way. Her young master was too despicable and shameless. His fighting power was at least equivalent to that of two ninth-rank true immortals, yet he had to hide under the shade of a seventh-rank true immortal.
It would be strange if those who dare to plot against them were not treated badly!
"Well, do you need me to go with you?" Yin Ranyue nodded and asked.
"Well, I'd better go alone." Qin Ziling said.
Yin Ranyue glanced at Qin Ziling.
Qin Ziling felt a little guilty for some reason, then smiled awkwardly and said, "Lan Ran is a bit strange, it would be easier for you to go..."
"Ranyue always listens to the young master." Yin Ranyue interrupted softly.
Yin Ranyue was so well-behaved and considerate that Qin Ziling inexplicably felt even more guilty. He said, "Why don't you go with us? She'll know about our relationship sooner or later anyway."
"If you know this too early, it will be difficult for the young master to enjoy the shade under the big tree. Let's wait until the young master returns victoriously from the Dark Emperor Heaven." Yin Ranyue said.
"Yeah, that's fine." Qin Ziling nodded, and then said, "Then I'll go first."
After saying that, Qin Ziling kissed Yin Ranyue's forehead again before turning around and leaving.
Watching Qin Ziling turning and leaving, Yin Ranyue remembered that he was obviously a little guilty just now, and a happy smile escaped from the corner of her mouth, and her eyebrows bent down.
…
Xuanbing Peak.
A beautiful young woman entered the Xuanbing Palace with a puzzled look on her face.
"What's the matter?" Lan Ran, who was sitting cross-legged on the mat, slowly opened his eyes and asked.
"Master, Qin Feng from Xuanting Peak wants to see you and says he has something to discuss with you." The young woman replied respectfully.
"No!" Lan Ran replied straightforwardly.
"Yes!" The young woman's confusion turned into relief when she heard that.
This is the attitude her master should have.
Qin Feng was just an attendant of the master of Xuanting Peak. Even if there was something to discuss, it should have been the master of Xuanting Peak who came in person, or at least he should have come under the order of the master of Xuanting Peak. How could he come to ask for a meeting in his own private capacity and even say shamelessly that he had something to discuss with her master.
"Wait a minute, bring him to see me." However, the young woman had just arrived at the palace gate when she heard Lan Ran's voice behind her.
The young woman looked stunned.
But soon the young woman's expression returned to normal. She turned to Lan Ran, bowed slightly and said, "Yes, Master."
After saying that, the young woman turned around and walked out again, but the confusion on her face was much more intense than when she entered the palace just now.
This is really not like her master's style!
Soon, the young woman led Qin Ziling into the Xuanbing Palace.
"Qin Feng greets Master Lan Feng!" Qin Ziling stood under the palace and bowed to Lan Ran.
"You all may leave." Lan Ran ignored Qin Ziling and just waved to the young woman and the attendants standing on both sides of the palace.
"Yes!" Everyone responded and left the Xuanbing Palace, but there was a hint of surprise in their eyes.
"What's the matter?" Lan Ran looked down at Qin Ziling and asked coldly without asking him to sit down.
Obviously, she still felt a little resentful about the fact that a hundred years ago, she had saved Qin Ziling with good intentions, and personally escorted him and gave him a token of trust, but Qin Ziling turned around and joined Xuanting Peak.
"It turns out that you can't offend women and villains!" Qin Ziling secretly shook his head in his heart when he saw this, but he still bowed slightly and said: "I heard that Master Lan is going to Dark Emperor Heaven to look for opportunities. I want to go with the master."
Lan Ran's originally cold face changed slightly when he heard this, and the look in his eyes seemed to become softer.
"Did Master Yin Feng tell you? It seems that she really trusts you!" Lan Ran said.
"Yes." Qin Ziling replied.
"Then she should have told you that even if I went in with my level of cultivation, let alone yours, I would basically be going to die." Lan Ran said again.
"Yes."
"Then why do you still want to go?" Lan Ran asked.
"Master Lan Feng knew that he was basically going to die, but he still wanted to seek that chance, didn't he? Naturally, I had the same idea." Qin Ziling replied.
"I will go to Anhuangtian alone and will not bring anyone with me. You go back." Lan Ran waved his hand, and the look in his eyes when he looked at Qin Ziling and his tone of voice were no longer cold.
"Master Lan Feng really won't give me a chance?" Qin Ziling asked.
"What chance? A chance to die in vain?" Lan Ran asked back.
"Then I'll go find Master Shentu Feng. I think he will be happy to have an extra helper!" Qin Ziling said.
"You...are you threatening me?" Lan Ran's face suddenly turned cold again.
"I'm not threatening you. I just want to go to Dark Emperor Heaven with Lord Lan Feng. No matter what, one more person means at least one more strength and one more person to take care of you. And although I'm only at the fifth-grade True Immortal realm, you know that I practice both Taoism and martial arts. My real combat power must be much better than that of a sixth-grade True Immortal." Qin Ziling said.
"Are you really going ?" Lan Ran looked at Qin Ziling intently.
"Yes, if you don't take me with you, I will go and ask Master Shentu to take me with you." Qin Ziling said firmly.
Looking at Qin Ziling's determined expression, Lan Ran couldn't help but recall his determination when facing the beautiful queen Zhu Ji a hundred years ago, and his mood became subtle and complicated.
She believed he would do so, and she also believed that Shentu Kun would definitely agree.
Why not have one more cannon fodder?
