Chapter 1761 - 893: Azure Dragon (Part 2)

Chapter 1761: Chapter 893: Azure Dragon (Part 2)

Beside him, Fan Qingcheng also spoke softly, adding background to the ethereal voice.

"Back then, Miss Xuefei was a genius on par with Master Bingtang and even outshone her in some aspects.

Unfortunately, she was harmed by treacherous people... Luckily, the Tantai Ancestor took pity on her and performed the ’Spiritual Embryo Reformation’ technique, allowing her soul to perfectly merge with a new body.

Now her cultivation is more like recovering her past cultivation and realm, hence her rapid progress."

Tantai Xuefei waved her small hand, interrupting.

"Alright, alright, it’s old news, why mention it. Gu Sheng, you were eager to see me, for what reason? Speak directly, after that, I need to go back to sleep. This new body’s integration with the soul is quite troublesome and makes me constantly sleepy."

Gu Sheng, seeing her being so straightforward, dropped the pleasantries and got straight to the point.

"In that case, I’ll be frank. I have accurate information that Venerable Azure Dragon, who was known as the top fighter below the Holy Realm several hundred years ago and was invincible in the same realm, left a treasure behind before his passing. It’s located within the realm of Fallen Moon City. I intend to retrieve the treasure and need to mobilize some manpower from Linyin Pavilion for assistance."

"Venerable Azure Dragon?"

Tantai Xuefei’s big, glossy black eyes flickered with a hint of recollection. She tapped her chin with her little finger.

"Oh... that guy with a well-known reputation hundreds of years ago. It was said his temperament was quite foul and tough, but his cultivation was indeed astonishing, unmatched among his peers.

His treasure... sounds interesting."

She looked at Gu Sheng with a hint of inquiry in her eyes.

"How do you know so much about it? And you’re sure it’s within Fallen Moon City?"

Gu Sheng’s expression remained unchanged as he replied calmly.

"By chance, I once encountered a residual soul left by Venerable Azure Dragon, and learned about it. Later, I handed that residual soul to my elder brother Gu Feng to handle."

He didn’t elaborate on the details, but mentioning Gu Feng revealed some information.

Tantai Xuefei nodded as if she had heard of the name Gu Feng before.

She no longer probed further and replied cheerfully.

"Since you’re the Third Pavilion Master of Linyin Pavilion and hold the joint decree of Sister Bingtang and Sister Xueli, you already have the authority to mobilize resources from the branches within East Desolation. Deciding on such a small matter of personnel mobilization is up to you; you don’t need to report it to me. As for the treasure..."

A hint of cunning flashed in her eyes.

"If, after obtaining it, there’s anything you can’t use or handle, you can hand it over to Linyin Pavilion for auction. We won’t charge you a commission. How’s that for fair dealing?"

Gu Sheng was mildly amused by her slightly opportunistic yet straightforward attitude and nodded.

"That’s quite satisfactory; many thanks to Lady Xuefei."

"It’s a small matter."

Tantai Xuefei yawned lazily, pointing to Fan Qingcheng, who had been quietly standing behind Gu Sheng.

"Besides, isn’t Sister Fan, a Venerable Realm expert, accompanying you? With her around, ordinary troubles don’t need to concern me. I’ll take the chance to sleep more to expedite the thorough fusion of my soul with this new body and restore my strength."

Gu Sheng acknowledged her stance.

"Lady Xuefei is indeed right. In terms of personnel, apart from Shopkeeper Su Rui who needs to stay to oversee daily matters, I plan to mobilize a portion of the remaining personnel. We’ve scheduled to depart today at 5 p.m., on time."

Tantai Xuefei waved her small hand.

"Approved! That Su Rui guy can’t be spared indeed, with all the big and small matters of the Fallen Moon City branch relying on him. 5 p.m., right? I know, I’ll give the orders.

Is there anything else? If not, I’m going back to catch up on sleep!"

After speaking, without waiting for Gu Sheng’s response, she swiftly jumped off the chair, yawning and waddling her short legs as she leisurely exited the Quiet Room like a breeze.

The door of the Quiet Room was closed again, and Gu Sheng’s gaze slightly condensed. He now had a clearer plan regarding the exploration of the Azure Dragon Treasure.

With the manpower from Linyin Pavilion assisting, coupled with the presence of Fan Qingcheng, a Venerable Realm expert, the chance of success was undoubtedly much greater.

Just as Gu Sheng was busily preparing to explore the Azure Dragon Treasure in Fallen Moon City.

Far away, deep within a rarely-trodden Barbaric Ancient Mountain Range on the vast and boundless land of the Central Province.

A youth with long hair draping down, dressed in black tight attire, stood at the peak of a towering and solitary mountain.

His face was stern, with sharp features and eagle-like eyes, holding a wide door-like Mountain Opening Saber exuding an eerie Evil Qi. The blade was dark red, as if it had drunk countless blood.

The mountain wind howled, tousling the hair on his forehead, yet it could not dispel the battle intent around him that felt almost solid.

In a valley not far in front of him, a terrifying Demon Beast as massive as a mountain let out a deafening roar.

This beast resembled a giant ape, its body covered with dark golden scale armor, but its head was like a fierce dragon’s head, with a pair of scarlet giant eyes fixed intently on the black-clothed youth at the mountain peak, full of violent and destructive aura.

The Demon Qi it emitted had surprisingly reached the peak of the King Realm, even faintly touching the edge of a Venerable Domain!

The black-clothed youth—Gu Feng, faced with this terrifying Demon Beast that would cause ordinary Earth King Realm experts to flee, showed no fear. Instead, the corner of his mouth curved into an excited and cold smile.

"Roar—!"

The dragon-headed giant ape Demon Beast seemed enraged by Gu Feng’s provocative gaze, standing up violently, its massive paws stomped the earth, causing the entire valley to shake.

It swung claws sharp enough to tear mountains, enveloped in a destructive demon wind, pouncing fiercely towards the peak where Gu Feng stood!

Gu Feng’s eyes burst with impressive brilliance, not retreating but advancing instead, his foot suddenly stomping as his figure shot out like an arrow off the string, the dark red Mountain Opening Saber in his hand let out a dull hum, a massive blood-colored Blade Gang ripped across the sky, defiantly meeting the palm-shrouding giant claw!

A battle of intensity far surpassing that in Fallen Moon City, almost primitive and savage, erupted with a roar in this ancient barbaric land of the Central Province!

As the 5 p.m. approached, the blood-like sunset dyed the barren mountains surrounding Fallen Moon City with a layer of killing intent-filled golden red.

Amidst the escort of over ten skilled hands carefully selected by Su Rui from Linyin Pavilion, Gu Sheng, Fan Qingcheng, Gu Yuanyuan, and Qidiao Yaoyao arrived at a secluded valley a hundred miles west of the city.

The entrance of the valley was masked by natural chaotic rocks and withered vines, extremely hard to find without direct guidance. Inside the valley lingered an indistinct ancient aura, completely incompatible with the surrounding environment.

"Young Master Gu, according to the coordinates you provided and the ancient scrolls in the Pavilion, the hidden entrance left by Venerable Azure Dragon should be behind the rock wall at the deepest part of this valley."

A leading Deacon of Linyin Pavilion reported respectfully. His name was Zhao Gan, cultivated to the Seventh Level of Sect Realm, and was one of Su Rui’s trusted lieutenants.

Gu Sheng nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the mottled rock wall covered in moss and age marks, as his spiritual power spread out like a tide, carefully perceiving. A moment later, a flicker of understanding appeared in his eyes.

"Indeed, the entrance is here, enveloped by an extremely sophisticated Concealing Array. It requires a special method coupled with enough power to open. Steward Zhao, have your men stand at the formation points I just passed on, and together, strike the nodes I’ve marked."

"Yes!"

Zhao Gan wasted no time, immediately directing the over ten martial artists from Linyin Pavilion to disperse.

Their cultivation was at least at the peak of Heavenly Martial Realm, including three skilled at the Early Stage of Sect Realm. They were well-trained, quickly positioning themselves at various crucial array spots, channeling their True Qi, and light began to gather in front of them.

Just as everyone prepared to join forces to break the array entrance—

"Hold on!"

A shout infused with urgent anger rolled in like a thunderclap from afar!

"This place is a secret vault guarded by the Yu Family of Fallen Moon City for many years! How can we allow you outsiders to open it without permission? Leave immediately, or be prepared for a life-or-death battle!"

Before the voice faded, hundreds of tunneling lights of various colors burst through the sky from afar, sweeping like locusts, quickly landing at the entrance of the valley, encircling Gu Sheng and his group along with the rock wall.

The newcomers numbered in the hundreds, their attire varied, indicating their affiliation with different family factions. Among them were many fierce individuals, several had reached the peak of Sect Realm, and a few were on the brink of stepping into the King Realm. In terms of strength and status, these were second only to the Moonfall King of Fallen Moon City!

Leading them were eight elders with white hair and sharp, eagle-like eyes, each with the cultivation of a peak Sect Realm.