Chapter 904: Xuanming Twin Ancestors

"Haha, after all that effort, we've finally reached the center of the altar! Boss, we're just a step away from victory. What are you waiting for? Let's go in and see!"

The Winter Goddess was already eager to see what the inside of this strange building was like. After all, this altar was the very core of the Five Great Forbidden Zones' legacy civilization, accumulated over tens of thousands of years. All crucial core technologies related to the Five Great Forbidden Zones were sealed here. A successful breakthrough inside would undoubtedly yield a rich harvest.

For Xu Yang's team, if they could easily acquire the essence of the Five Great Forbidden Zones' tens of thousands of years of civilization, it would be extremely beneficial for the future development of the entire Sacred Flame Sect. After all, Xu Yang was not one to be content with a small corner; he sought absolute dominance over the entire Yingzhou Continent. Obtaining the legacy essence from the Five Great Forbidden Zones would undoubtedly supercharge the Sacred Flame Sect's development. Aside from the Central Domain Imperial Family's profound heritage, it was unlikely any other faction in the remaining three domains could contend with the Sacred Flame Sect.

Faced with such immense temptation, even those with weaker self-control would struggle to contain their excitement. Just like the Winter Goddess, that girl, she soared into the air, already impatient, rushing towards the altar's core entrance. Such recklessness stemmed from the complete absence of any figures around the altar, which was, in itself, the greatest abnormality.

Team leader Xu Yang, of course, knew this place wasn't so simple. He decisively acted, unleashing a powerful devouring aura that locked onto the Winter Goddess's rushing figure. In just an instant, he pulled her back from mid-air. It was precisely Xu Yang's intervention that saved the Winter Goddess's life. The instant her body reached its furthest point, an invisible, fixed-rule, mottled purple light rapidly unleashed itself just as she began to retreat. An incredibly powerful corrosive force instantly annihilated the lingering aura the Winter Goddess had left behind into nothingness.

"My goodness, Boss, you saved my life again! If you hadn't acted when you did, I'd probably be a pile of bones by now." The Winter Goddess repeatedly stroked her chest, trying her best to calm her agitated and startled emotions.

Xu Yang simply rolled his eyes, letting her reflect on her actions.

"How many times have I told you not to act rashly! If the boss hadn't been here just now, you'd be finished!" Even Big Dog seemed a bit angry this time, for the woman was truly too reckless. How could such an important core site of the Five Great Forbidden Zones, an altar, lack any defensive measures? Leaving the gates wide open for outsiders to barge in was utterly unrealistic.

As the latent fixed pattern, emitting a faint silver light, was triggered before them, it wasn't long before two figures materialized out of thin air in front of Xu Yang's team. One clad in black, one in white; representing Yin and Yang! These were precisely the two most powerful Grand Shamans of the Five Great Forbidden Zones' current Elder Council, known as the Xuanming Twin Ancestors!

The figure on the left wore white clothes and had white hair, with all external adornments predominantly white. Even his complexion appeared a few shades paler than others. The person to his right had dark skin, and all his ornaments, including the scabbard of the sword he carried, were likewise black. It must be admitted that these two, embodying Yin and Yang, standing there, exuded a chilling, bone-deep aura. Simultaneously, the aura emanating from them was exceptionally daunting.

"Your Excellency A Yang, they are the Xuanming Twin Ancestors, the two most powerful elders in the Five Great Forbidden Zones today! They are considered the absolute leaders among the Grand Shamans. Of course, they aren't the current rulers of the Five Great Forbidden Zones. The true zone leader, who controls everything, is likely sleeping within this very altar. The Grand Shamans haven't told me the specifics, but based on my judgment, while they are powerful enough and rank highest among the Grand Shamans, they are definitely not the true masters qualified to control everything within the Five Great Forbidden Zones."

Hearing Karl's explanation, Xu Yang nodded in understanding. For a civilization passed down through millennia, it was absolutely impossible for these Grand Shamans to be the sole rulers; there had to be a spiritual leader behind them. This individual would never easily reveal themselves during ordinary times, which was precisely why the Five Great Forbidden Zones had remained so mysterious throughout the years.

Xu Yang controlled three War Skeletons, stepping forward ahead of the others to calmly confront the Xuanming Twin Ancestors.

"Since you two have appeared here, there's no doubt you're the ones guarding this altar! My only purpose in coming here today is to breach your altar and claim all the civilization of the Five Great Forbidden Zones. If you two don't wish to die, then be on your way. I care little about killing one or two more of you insignificant ants."

Xu Yang's words were laced with contempt for the Xuanming Twin Ancestors. However, the two figures offered no rebuttal. They simply exchanged glances, both revealing unsettling smiles.

Then, the completely white Extreme Yin Grand Shaman on the left stepped forward, drawing the all-white longsword from his hand. He then traced a highly intricate runic inscription above his head. After this intricate inscription took shape, an incredibly powerful energy rapidly enveloped his slender white body. Beneath his feet, a circular white formation light swiftly bloomed—a fixed rule uniquely crafted by the Extreme Yin Grand Shaman himself.

"Since you had the audacity to come here, you are bound to face our test. If you lack sufficient strength, then regrettably, you invaders are destined to be forever buried within the Five Great Forbidden Zones. Should you fortunately manage to break free from our fixed rules, then you may proceed as you wish."

As soon as he finished speaking, the white light beneath the Extreme Yin Grand Shaman's feet rapidly spread outwards, instantly covering the position of every person present. Xu Yang's team appeared somewhat disoriented, yet only Xu Yang waited calmly for whatever was to come.

Undeniably, there was no way to avoid the fixed rules created by the Xuanming Twin Ancestors through evasion; they would have to face the trial head-on. For Xu Yang, however, these explicit rules of the game were preferable to groping blindly for understanding. He simply needed to rely on his formidable strength to overcome the current challenges and resolve the situation.