Chapter 1499: Crazy Provocation

Wu Xian explained, "During this period, Nuba has been relentlessly trying to force the Emperor to appear. Unfortunately, the Emperor has not shown himself, perhaps out of guilt or a bad conscience. Furthermore, Nuba's attempts to coerce the Emperor might have included disrespectful remarks. The ten Golden Crows, being young and hot-blooded, couldn't tolerate their father being insulted in such a way, so they all came out to confront Nuba."

At this point, another sorceress, Wu Gu, who had been introduced earlier, said, "Nuba could influence the outcome of the great war between the Yellow Emperor and Chiyou back then. Although her power was greatly diminished after that battle, her cultivation remained formidable. If she hadn't encountered the Golden Crows and the Sun Goddess this time, but rather opponents of similar strength, Nuba might not have died."

Zu An had witnessed the entire battle and knew she was speaking the truth. After all, Nuba's greatest ability lay in her fiery body, which could bring drought to the land.

Against anyone else, her supreme Yang and heat abilities would pose a significant threat. Unfortunately, she encountered the Golden Crows, who are embodiments of the sun. Could one really overheat the sun itself?

On the contrary, Nuba was roasted by the intense sun from the ten Golden Crows and the Sun Goddess, leading to an uncontrolled buildup of heat within her body, which ultimately caused her to explode.

Alas, it could only be said that Nuba was unlucky; this calamity was fated for her.

He suddenly thought of something and quickly asked, "Seniors, is your Spirit Mountain located in India, or, rather, somewhere like Tianzhu?"

He wasn't sure what India was called in this era. If the Spirit Mountain they referred to was the same one where the Buddha resided, wouldn't they be taken an immeasurable distance away?

How would he complete his mission then?

"India? Tianzhu? Never heard of them," the sorcerers said with puzzled expressions. "By the way, we've arrived at Spirit Mountain."

As they spoke, the group soon reached a vast mountain range. Here, mountains undulated, and lush greenery covered the landscape. Various exotic flowers and rare herbs grew on the treacherous peaks, and the air was filled with a refreshing fragrance.

Yan Xuehen and Yun Jianyue exchanged glances. The spiritual energy here was astonishingly dense, far superior to the blessed lands and grotto-heavens within their own sects. It was an excellent place for cultivation. No wonder these sorcerers, occupying such a location, could cultivate to such a level.

Zu An, meanwhile, secretly breathed a sigh of relief. As long as they weren't going to eat curry, it was fine.

Then, the sorcerers introduced them to the surroundings one by one:

"This entire mountain range is collectively called Spirit Mountain. We are known as the Ten Sorcerers of Spirit Mountain because we have resided here for a long time."

"This one is called Daguan Mountain, that one is Wanqing Mountain, and there are also Xiedi Mountain, Lanyingzhai Mountain, Lintanya Mountain... These are our individual cave-dwellings."

"You are our guests, and you are free to enter and leave these mountains on most days. However, remember that two places are forbidden; you must not approach them."

Zu An asked curiously, "Which two forbidden places?"

He felt an irrepressible itch of curiosity. The more they spoke of forbidden places, the more his curiosity grew.

The sorcerers pointed to a mountain shrouded in mist, faintly visible deep within the range. "That one is called Baoyuan Mountain. Approaching it means certain death."

Yu Yanluo asked in surprise, "Since it's called Baoyuan Mountain, it should be a place of treasure. Why is it so dangerous?"

Wu Xian hesitated, then, feeling their inexplicable affinity once more, he said, "It's like this: the mountain god of this peak is Bao Jiang."

"Bao Jiang?" Zu An and the others were startled. Was it the same Bao Jiang who was ambushed by Gu? In that case...

Seeing their expressions, Wu Xian nodded. "Precisely. The immortality medicine that Bao Jiang guarded in the past is located there."

Upon hearing about the immortality medicine, Yun Jianyue's eyes sparkled with an unusual light, and she became eager to try. She was inherently audacious; although these sorcerers possessed terrifying power, the legendary immortality medicine was worth the risk.

Yu Yanluo, feeling a bit embarrassed, said, "It's all my fault for making you reveal such an important secret."

"Actually, it's not much of a secret now. After Gu ambushed Bao Jiang, the related events spread throughout our circle. Many people already know that the immortality medicine was in Baoyuan Mountain, so a few more of you knowing won't cause any trouble," Wu Xian said, gently playing with the twin snakes in his hands. "Besides, the immortality medicine is no longer there."

Hearing this, Yun Jianyue immediately looked disappointed. "Then where did it go?"

Wu Xian noticed her disappointment but didn't mind. "With the deaths of Gu and Bao Jiang, the immortality medicine disappeared. No one knows its whereabouts now."

"Where is the other forbidden place you mentioned, senior?" Zu An didn't have such a strong obsession with the immortality medicine. Firstly, he possessed the Phoenix Nirvana Scripture and shared the life of Qiao Xueying's elf clan. Secondly, he had personally witnessed the monstrous appearance of Yaoyu after consuming the immortality medicine, making him believe it might not be as wonderful as the legends claimed.

The sorcerers simultaneously pointed to the same spot. Following their gaze, Zu An saw a beautiful peak, its summit shrouded in mist. A slender stone stood vertically on the mountaintop, giving off a strangely graceful aura, as if it were a lithe figure.

"What the hell? Have I been without women for so long that even a stone looks beautiful to me now?" Zu An's expression was odd, but he felt a sense of confusion. Why did this mountain seem so familiar?

At this point, the sorcerers began to explain: "This is Goddess Peak, the residence of Yao Ji, the third daughter of the Flame Emperor. She prefers intimacy and dislikes being disturbed by outsiders, so even we cannot approach casually."

As soon as the words fell, Yu Yanluo, Yan Xuehen, and Yun Jianyue all looked at Zu An. Was the Flame Emperor also one of the Celestial Emperors?

His daughter was not only a princess but also a celestial fairy, and her name suggested exceptional beauty.

Surely, this boy wouldn't be so audacious as to harbor intentions toward Yao Ji?

To their surprise, Zu An did not appear to be captivated by lust; instead, he wore a look of shock. He swallowed with difficulty and asked, "What is the relationship between your Spirit Mountain and Wushan?"

In his previous life, while traveling near the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, didn't Wushan have a very famous Goddess Peak? No wonder he had found this mountain somewhat familiar earlier.

"Wushan?" Wu Xian paused, then chuckled, "Because several of us sorcerers reside here, some people also refer to this place as Wushan."

Zu An thought, *I knew it*. The traditional character for "Ling" (灵) in Spirit Mountain has "rain" on top, three "mouths" in the middle, and "sorcerer" (巫) at the bottom. Therefore, in ancient times, "ling" and "wu" were often interchangeable.

He never imagined that the legendary Ten Sorcerers of Spirit Mountain were actually the ten sorcerers from Wushan!

Wu Xian found his reaction strange and was about to speak when suddenly, a golden light descended from the sky. Various celestial melodies resounded, and an immense, unparalleled divine might descended.

Everyone felt a trembling in their souls, instinctively wanting to prostrate themselves in worship.

Yan Xuehen and Yun Jianyue looked at each other in shock. They were accustomed to seeing top experts in the world, but none of those experts' auras could compare to the current one. Even the Demon Emperor and Zhao Hao combined would likely be no match for this presence!

At this moment, a majestic voice resounded: "Ten suns have emerged, bringing calamity upon the mortal realm. I bestow upon you the crimson bow and white arrows to aid the lower lands."

Far away, the Demon Emperor and his son suddenly froze. A red light abruptly flew out from the Golden Crow Prince's embrace and vanished instantly into the sky.

"My Sun-Shooting Bow!" the Golden Crow Prince exclaimed in alarm.