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    “It seems everyone has arrived. After the Ancestor Worship Ceremony, you can freely enter and exit Immortal Emperor Mountain. But whether you can obtain destiny within depends on your own fortune,” Brother-in-law Lan Wu looked around at everyone and said.


    As he spoke, a tense atmosphere filled the area before Immortal Emperor Mountain.


    One must know, this was the Lan Clan of the Eastern Continent. Besides the Forbidden Zone, the Jade Pool Holy Land, and the Two Polarities Sect, the Lan Clan had the largest influence. During every past Ancestor Worship Ceremony, some rogue cultivators would obtain considerable heavenly materials and earthly treasures, even heaven-grade techniques, within the Lan Clan’s Immortal Emperor Mountain.


    It was rumored that the Lan Clan’s treasures fell from the void. A cultivator once claimed to have personally witnessed the spectacular scene of ‘treasures’ falling from the void, and he even saw a mysterious ancient ship in the void at that time.


    It was just a pity that these treasures would only appear in the ‘Abyssal Lands’ of Immortal Emperor Mountain, and to step into the Abyssal Lands depended on one’s own strength and courage.


    Any cultivator holding a Lan Clan jade slip could enter Immortal Emperor Mountain, and could even choose to enter the Abyssal Lands from the start.


    However, the Abyssal Lands were extremely dangerous, with complex formations. Once injured inside, one would be teleported out by the jade slip.


    Rashly entering the Abyssal Lands might result in gaining nothing, wasting this trip to the Ancestral Land.


    But not choosing the Abyssal Lands would also leave some regrets.


    Just then, a golden light slowly rose from the peak of Immortal Emperor Mountain.


    Then, the golden light transformed into a picture scroll, floating towards Lan Pingzhi.


    This was a bit of power left behind by the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox in the Ancestral Land, and also her last time bestowing a ‘divine oracle’ during the Lan Clan Ancestor Worship Ceremony.


    “The secret realm of Immortal Emperor Mountain has appeared!”


    Someone suddenly noticed intense spatial fluctuations appearing in mid-air above Immortal Emperor Mountain. Finally, a void passage appeared out of thin air, shimmering with a captivating halo amidst the overflowing light.


    Cultivators swarmed in. After a while, the cultivators outside Immortal Emperor Mountain had all vanished from sight.


    Several void passages appeared before the secret realm of Immortal Emperor Mountain.


    And only the void passage in the very center emitted a dangerous aura that made the cultivators present palpitate.


    Undoubtedly, this Grotto-Heaven led to the Abyssal Lands of Immortal Emperor Mountain!


    At this moment, within the crowd, a young man in a black robe stared intently at the Grotto-Heaven, his dark eyes filled with composure and calmness.


    This person was ‘Huang Feng’, who had just left the village a few days ago.


    He was currently quite calm, not acting as the first bird to take flight, rashly entering the passage leading to the Abyssal Lands.


    “Mu Zhian hasn’t moved yet, so naturally I don’t need to rush. Let those people test the waters first,” Huang Feng thought to himself. “If the first cultivator to enter the passage hasn’t come out after fifteen minutes, it won’t be too late to enter then.”


    Generally, in secret realms like this, being the first bird to take flight wasn’t a good thing. As a transmigrator, Huang Feng naturally knew this very well.


    Even if he was the Heaven-Chosen One, he didn’t want to be a fool.


    Moreover, the first person to enter the Abyssal Lands had to have some qualifications. Otherwise, if they obtained something good inside, they might be attacked by a group of rogue cultivators.


    Generally, even if a fight broke out in Immortal Emperor Mountain, the Lan Clan would turn a blind eye.


    Gradually, cultivators started entering the void passages with their jade slips, but no one chose to enter the passage emitting the dangerous aura.


    “Since everyone is hesitant, then I, Mu, will be the first to try the crab.”


    Just then, a clear voice suddenly sounded within the secret realm. Mu Zhian, with a smile on his face, was like a warm breeze, making many feel good will towards him.


    But those who knew Mu Zhian’s nature became even more wary of him.


    Huang Feng also frowned slightly, thinking, If it weren’t for the Jade Empress’s protection, you, a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator, although surpassing your peers, wouldn’t be qualified to be the first bird, right?


    One must know, he wasn’t the only Nascent Soul Realm cultivator here.


    “Brother Mu is truly courageous, then please go ahead.”


    Of course, there were also many cultivators who wanted to befriend him, immediately cupping their hands and saying loudly.


    “Then I won’t stand on ceremony.”


    Mu Zhian smiled casually, walking step by step towards the passage to the Abyssal Lands.


    Just then, a sudden voice came from the crowd: “Mu Zhian, aren’t you just so arrogant because of the Jade Empress’s protection? Without the Jade Empress, what are you?!”


    The voice was clearly disguised with a special shielding method, obviously not wanting to reveal their identity.


    As this sudden voice fell, the atmosphere in Immortal Emperor Mountain clearly froze. Sёar?h the N?velFire.nёt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Many rogue cultivators’ eyes held a hint of amusement, while those who were already jealous of Mu Zhian felt even more schadenfreude.


    This situation was the most frustrating. Being mocked but not knowing the other party’s identity, one could only endure silently.


    Mu Zhian paused slightly, his expression still unchanged, and said casually, “My ears weren’t very good just now, could Fellow Daoist repeat that?”


    However, the moment his voice fell, no one made a sound. The cultivators looked at each other, wanting to see who exactly had spoken just now.


    Only Huang Feng, dressed in a black robe and wearing a cloak, lowered his head slightly and sneered inwardly.


    Even Nascent Soul Realm Terrestrial Immortals would be suppressed to the Core Formation Realm after entering this ancestral land. Moreover, his shielding method was superb. Even Mu Zhian couldn’t possibly find out that it was him who spoke just now.


    Mu Zhian glanced around at the crowd, his gaze casually lingering on the black-robed young man for a few moments.


    Although he couldn’t discern the other party’s identity, he could vaguely sense that this person seemed to have used some method to alter their appearance… This method was similar to the Southern Wilderness secret techniques he learned in the past, so he noticed it immediately.


    Why is he staring at me…? Did he notice something unusual about me?! Huang Feng lowered his head slightly. Although he didn’t look up, his back was covered in cold sweat, his heart filled with disbelief.


    Fortunately, at this moment, Mu Zhian had already retracted his gaze and smiled faintly, “Actually, what Fellow Daoist said just now is correct. I am indeed so arrogant because of the Jade Empress’s protection.”


    His tone changed, “However, I have feelings for her, and she also has feelings for me. I wonder how many people in the Nine Provinces dislike the Jade Pool Fairy, and how many don’t want to be protected by her? Is there any Fellow Daoist who dares to swear such an oath?”


    Weng!


    Instantly, silence fell upon Immortal Emperor Mountain!


    These words completely stunned everyone present.


    Everyone’s expressions turned somewhat subtle. These young chosen ones didn’t expect Mu Zhian to be so straightforward, not even bothering to explain, but instead openly admitting that he was clinging to the fairy’s jade legs.


    And no one could refute him.


    Ultimately, wasn’t the goal of cultivators’ cultivation longevity?


    The reason for seeking powerful sects wasn’t just for resources and guidance on the path of cultivation when lost, but also the hope of having a beautiful companion after becoming stronger.


    Powerful strength, resources, guidance, and a beautiful companion, these lifelong pursuits of cultivators… could all be obtained from Fairy Yao Meng alone.


    Mu Zhian’s gaze swept over everyone, then he casually retracted his gaze.


    His thoughts were simple: Didn’t some of you think I’m eating soft rice, without the heart of a strong person?


    Even deliberately hiding your identities to mock me.


    Then he might as well be straightforward and directly mock everyone present who held animosity towards him.


    He did have the Jade Empress’s protection, he was arrogant, and he was at ease with it, so what?


    If you’re unhappy, come and fight me.


    Even if the other party jumped out now in a fit of rage to fight him, Mu Zhian could mercilessly beat them up and throw them out of Immortal Emperor Mountain.


    Anyway, with Yao Meng backing him, there wouldn’t be a situation where after beating the small fry, the big boss would appear.


    “Soft rice is truly delicious.”


    Before Immortal Emperor Mountain, where a pin drop could be heard, Mu Zhian sighed sincerely, then held the jade slip and walked into the Abyssal Lands.


    Within the crowd, Huang Feng’s face was incredibly ugly, almost crushing the jade slip in his hand.


    He really wanted to refute Mu Zhian’s words, but found no reason to.


    Who wouldn’t want to have a powerful backer, especially one who could also be their Dao Companion?


    But fortunately, he also had a wisp of Dao Integration Realm spiritual sense within his body now. If he could restore her to her peak strength, then he too could have the same treatment as Mu Zhian in the future…


    Huang Feng quietly clenched his fists. Although his expression was calm on the surface, his fingernails digging into his palms revealed the turmoil in his heart.


    Mu Zhian didn’t pay attention to the others anymore. With a cheerful mood, he extended his hand towards the void passage and, the next moment, stepped into the Abyssal Lands.


    …


    Lan Clan, Ancestral Land.


    As the young cultivators entered Immortal Emperor Mountain, the previously bustling Ancestral Land became much quieter. A few old cultivators were waiting nearby. Some of them were from small sects and minor factions affiliated with the Lan Clan, here as protectors, bringing their disciples to the Lan Clan.


    And among these cultivators, a woman in a black and gold dress was particularly eye-catching.


    Both her long legs beneath the black dress and her impressive figure were exceptionally alluring.


    As a result, many cultivators had noticed this woman since earlier.


    Although she didn’t emit the slightest Spiritual Energy fluctuation, a restrained aura shrouded her in mystery. Even the several Lan Clan elders had noticed since earlier, but they were also somewhat uncertain of this person’s identity, so they didn’t approach immediately.


    “The Sabbath’s Divine Envoy, why did she come to the Lan Clan Ancestral Land so openly?”


    Just as the cultivators were feeling doubtful, Yao Meng’s gentle and melodious voice echoed through the Ancestral Land under the sky.


    The moment her voice fell, the entire Immortal Emperor Mountain fell silent.


    The Jade Empress was also at the Lan Clan Ancestral Land?!


    And… what did she just say?


    The Sabbath’s Divine Envoy was actually hiding in the Lan Clan?!


    The cultivators outside Immortal Emperor Mountain looked over and saw Yao Meng in a green dress slowly walking towards them, stepping on the void. A green lotus was imprinted on her tender white jade ankles, making her skin appear exceptionally snow-white and translucent.


    And her gaze was fixed on the black-dressed woman not far away!


    The next moment, Mu Wanwan raised her head, looking back at the otherworldly fairy with a smile: “As expected of the Transcendence Realm Human Emperor, your perception is truly extraordinary.”


    Behind Mu Wanwan, an illusory realm seemed to appear out of thin air, filled with misty clouds and chaotic aura.


    That was the ‘Firmament’. Part of the Nine Provinces’ Luck was to be transferred there!


    “You sensed this Seat’s presence long ago, right? You didn’t flee after seeing this Seat, and even dared to appear openly before this Seat. Are you planning to declare war on the Eastern Continent like the Immortal Lord and the other one?”


    Yao Meng was enveloped in immortal mist, untainted by worldly aura. Her pair of beautiful green eyes held a condescending gaze, her words containing a magical Dao Rhyme, seemingly able to influence people’s emotions.


    Mu Wanwan raised her delicate eyebrows slightly and said with a smile, “I didn’t come to the Lan Clan as the Sabbath’s Divine Envoy this time.”


    “I’m here looking for someone.”


    “And coincidentally… the Jade Empress also knows this person.”


    Yao Meng narrowed her beautiful eyes: “You do know him.”


    “Not only do I know him.”


    In this silence where a pin drop could be heard, Mu Wanwan slowly raised her head, a charming smile on her face:


    “I’m here to see him as his ex-girlfriend.”