Chapter 1759: Small Mountain Peak

This term was clearly new to Xu Yang and his companions, but such a prominent sect implied that Xu Yang's earlier judgment hadn't been far off.

The Ancient Martial Divine Way was indeed a domain with clear factions.

Typically, the cultivation systems within such complex, sect-filled civilized domains were very clear, much like the era Xu Yang and his companions lived in hundreds of thousands of years ago.

Xu Yang couldn't be bothered to respond to the dozen or so individuals. The power disparity between them was too obvious; explaining too much would only further deepen the conflict.

Driven by this thought, Xu Yang stomped his foot, transforming into a streak of light, and instantly appeared behind one of the martial artists. Powerful spiritual energy immediately invaded the man's soul world, extracting all of his memories.

However, given Xu Yang's power, he naturally disdained harming these ordinary martial artists. He simply released a powerful mental wave, causing all of them to fall unconscious, while forcibly erasing their memories of encountering Xu Yang and his three companions.

Xu Yang immediately shared the extracted memories with Long Kun and the other two. Xiao Hua and Ling Yao instantly reacted with strong resonance.

"My heavens! Boss, the cultivation system here is almost identical to the one from the continental era we lived in hundreds of thousands of years ago. Judging by the geographical location, this area should be the peripheral region of the Three Thousand Dao States from back then. Do you think it's possible we might encounter some sects that have existed for hundreds of thousands of years and continue to this day?"

Xu Yang spread his hands helplessly. "How could I guess that? However, according to that guy's memories, this Donghua Gate also appears to be an insignificant minor sect. I think the four of us could infiltrate Donghua Gate as new disciples, then use it as a base to further explore the surrounding areas.

"According to his memories, the area where Donghua Gate is located is Congyun Continent, the fifth-ranked continent within the entire Ancient Martial Divine Way domain. There are hundreds of cultivation sects like Donghua Gate. However, the overall cultivation level of martial artists in Congyun Continent is generally around the peak Golden Core stage. A few sect masters and elder-level powerhouses can reach the Nascent Soul stage, with subsequent stages like Spirit Transformation, Tribulation Transcending, and Mahayana Ascension, which are quite similar to our era. Furthermore, after ascension, there are the legendary Saint Realm powerhouses, but those are levels completely beyond the reach of Donghua Gate disciples.

"Based on the information we've gathered, the entire Ancient Martial Divine Way appears to be a chaotic era marked by constant conflict among cultivation sects. Currently, we have no way of discerning the role played by the Supreme God's will, hidden behind the scenes, within this Divine Way domain. Only by ascending to higher levels and encountering more powerful martial artists can we obtain more information."

Having affirmed this, Xu Yang hesitated no longer. He immediately led Long Kun and the other three to the outskirts of Donghua Gate's main cultivation mountain, seeking entry under the pretense of paying respects to the sect.

However, Xu Yang and his companions didn't expect that even such an insignificant peak of Donghua Gate, one that couldn't even withstand a single palm strike from Xu Yang, would have its so-called disciples come out to make trouble for them.

"Heh, heh, you four, dressed like that, want to join our Donghua Gate? Don't dream about it. If you can't produce five hundred taels of silver as a toll today, you won't even get to see my master."

The arrogant and domineering gate-guarding disciple before them clearly seemed accustomed to idleness, probably having extorted many benefits through such methods in the past.

Unfortunately, this time he had encountered Xu Yang and his companions, who were not so easily dismissed. Before Xu Yang could speak, the young man's arrogant demeanor provoked Long Kun, who was standing nearby.

"What era is this that greedy scoundrels like you are still running rampant? Today, your Grandpa Long Kun will cleanse this sect! I'd really like to see if your little Donghua Gate temple can accommodate us great Buddhas!"

Indeed, for someone of this power level, there was no need for Boss Xu Yang to act personally; Long Kun alone could easily dispatch him. As he threw a punch, Long Kun immediately felt a very powerful surge of internal energy erupting from the arrogant disciple.

Long Kun's eyes widened. The opponent's face still held an arrogant, defiant expression, and he responded with a sneer.

"Do you think I dare to brazenly extort you weaklings at this mountain gate relying solely on my status? This young master has some strength, alright?"

Long Kun sneered. "Strength doesn't give you the right to brazenly bully newcomers. With a scoundrel like you around, Donghua Gate will never be able to develop."

As soon as he finished speaking, Long Kun pulled back the fist he had just landed on the fellow. He had initially feared his strength was too great and that one punch might shatter the young man's internal energy. Unexpectedly, the opponent actually had some substance. He turned and delivered a powerful kick, the immense force instantly sending the arrogant inner disciple hundreds of meters outside the mountain gate, where he fell face-first.

Long Kun clapped his hands with satisfaction, as if having discarded trash, then heard a reminder from Xu Yang and the others behind him.

"Go easy, kid. We're here to apprentice. If you casually kick their inner disciples to death like that, Donghua Gate will truly be put to shame."

Ling Yao's playful remark brought a faint smile to Xu Yang and Xiao Hua's faces.

"In any case, all of you need to be honest and keep a low profile," Xu Yang said. "Unless someone deliberately causes trouble, do not easily reveal your strength." As Xu Yang spoke, the other three nodded in agreement. After clearing this obstacle, the four transformed into streaks of light and instantly entered the main hall of the mountain gate building.

This was the Enforcement Hall, where Donghua Gate's Enforcement Elder usually conducted his duties. What startled the elder was that Xu Yang and his three companions appeared almost out of thin air outside the door, with no prior trace of spiritual energy.

The elder merely raised his eyes to appraise Xu Yang and his three companions, sensing no powerful martial aura from them. Little did he know that Xu Yang's physical constitution had already undergone earth-shattering changes after he comprehended the Grand Dao of Life and Death, making it utterly impossible for Golden Core peak cultivators like them to discern.