Chapter 2591: Entering the Heavenly Demon Grotto Heaven

On the island, Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan showed expressions of surprise.

“The Golden Falcon Dual Immortals actually obtained a map of the Demonic Sky Grotto-Heaven. I wonder what they are planning,” Wang Ruyan said, her brow furrowed.

“Never mind them; we’ll do our own thing,” Wang Changsheng said nonchalantly. “Everyone has their own opportunities.” He wasn’t a bloodthirsty evil cultivator; even if the Golden Falcon Dual Immortals had a map of the Demonic Sky Grotto-Heaven, he wouldn’t attack them, as there was no enmity between them. The Demonic Sky Grotto-Heaven was enormous, so the map the Golden Falcon Dual Immortals possessed was likely only a partial one. Li Qinghuan had also given Wang Changsheng a map, and he would have to search slowly to find the River of Forgetfulness. After chatting for a while, Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan entered different caves, each busy preparing for their trip to the Demonic Sky Grotto-Heaven.

Heavenly Dragon Island was the lair of Nine Dragons Palace. Many transformed demonic beasts could be seen on the island. Nine Dragons Palace possessed two unique fruits; demonic beasts above Fifth Rank who consumed them had a higher chance of transformation. It was precisely because of these two miraculous fruits that Nine Dragons Palace had so many skilled subordinates.

In the northwest corner of the island stood a majestic, sky-piercing peak, resembling a sharp sword thrust into the ground, proudly towering over the world. At its summit was a magnificent, gilded palace, over ten zhang tall, constructed from a type of golden jade. It shimmered with golden light, and a lacquered gold plaque bore the three characters "Nine Dragons Hall."

A burly man in a golden robe sat on the main seat, his gaze profound, with a faint golden light emanating from his eyes. This was Long Tianyu, the Palace Master of Nine Dragons Palace, a cultivator in the mid-Body Integration stage. A tall, thin old man with a hawk-like face and a graceful woman in a black dress stood beside him, their expressions respectful.

“Thanks to the intervention of Senior Qing from the Azure Carp clan, we avoided serious trouble this time. By the way, you absolutely must bring that item back,” Long Tianyu instructed.

“Yes, Palace Master, rest assured. We have been preparing for this day for a long time; we will certainly retrieve that item,” the hawk-faced old man promised, thumping his chest with a look of full confidence.

“Be careful; there are Body Integration stage ghosts in the Demonic Sky Grotto-Heaven, not to be underestimated,” Long Tianyu cautioned, a hint of unease in his voice.

“Heh heh, Madam Feng possesses the bloodline of the Nine-Headed Ghost Crow. The Nine-Headed Ghost Crow is born from primordial miasma and can wield icy power, devouring ghosts and demons. A Grand Ascension stage Nine-Headed Ghost Crow can even swallow dragons and phoenixes, ranking among the top true spirits,” the hawk-faced old man chuckled.

“Friend Jin, you flatter me,” the young woman in the black dress said modestly. “I merely inherited the bloodline of the Nine-Headed Ghost Crow and can summon its manifestation. You, Friend Jin, are no less formidable; you possess the Golden Crow bloodline and can summon its manifestation. The Golden Crow True Fire can incinerate all things, making quick work of ghostly entities.”

“Alright, you two are my most trusted lieutenants,” Long Tianyu said. “If I didn’t have to guard against the Witch and Barbarian tribes, I would enter the Demonic Sky Grotto-Heaven myself. Mutated ghosts have appeared there, and they are not to be underestimated. Be extra careful.” Long Tianyu gave a few more instructions, then dismissed them.

A burly, handsome young man in a silver robe walked in and asked with a smile, “Father, what treasure are Guardians Jin and Feng going to the Demonic Sky Grotto-Heaven to find? I haven’t heard you mention this before.”

“That treasure is useful for me to overcome the Grand Heavenly Tribulation,” Long Tianyu replied. “By the way, have you been troubling your second brother again? Feng’er is your brother, after all. If it weren’t for Yaoyao, I would be dead. Let me tell you again: do not harass them, or I will absolutely not forgive you.” Long Tianyu’s tone was stern. He had two sons; his eldest son possessed a pure bloodline, but his birth mother had died at the hands of a powerful enemy. Long Tianyu had been ambushed during his struggle for the Palace Master position with other clan members, nearly perishing. Fortunately, Bai Yaoyao, a Void Refinement female cultivator from the human race, had saved him. After Long Tianyu recovered, he married Bai Yaoyao, brought her back to Nine Dragons Palace, and she bore him a son.

“Understood. If he just minds his own business, I won’t make things difficult for him,” the silver-robed young man said nonchalantly.

“You should focus on managing yourself first,” Long Tianyu instructed. “Stop wandering around all day; go cultivate and reach the Void Refinement stage as soon as possible. If your mother knows in the afterlife, she would also wish for you to advance to the Void Refinement stage early.”

Every family has its own set of troubles. He sincerely wished for his two sons to live in harmony, but that was not the reality. If this matter wasn’t handled properly, Nine Dragons Palace would face internal conflict again, severely depleting its strength.

“Understood, then I’ll go back and cultivate,” the silver-robed young man replied, then turned and left.

The Demonic Sky Grotto-Heaven was located in the southwest of the Azure Glass Sea Domain. It was home to numerous ghostly entities and many yin-cold natural treasures. Legend had it that the Demonic Sky Grotto-Heaven connected to the Underworld, though no one could confirm this claim. The Underworld was highly mysterious, with scant records in ancient texts. It was said that cultivators might revive in the Underworld after death, gaining new identities and becoming new individuals. Another theory suggested that the Underworld was linked to reincarnation, making it inaccessible to ordinary cultivators. Regardless, ever since the Demonic Sky Grotto-Heaven appeared, many high-level cultivators had entered it in search of treasures. Some lucky ones obtained relics from their predecessors, not only vastly increasing their cultivation but also experiencing a surge in their divine abilities. However, many more treasure seekers remained permanently within the Demonic Sky Grotto-Heaven.

In the sea region where the Demonic Sky Grotto-Heaven was located, the seawater was black, and the sky was a dim gray, giving off an oppressive feeling.

Two streaks of light flew in from the distant horizon. Before long, they came to a halt, revealing the figures of Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan.

After their Sky-Splitting Beast advanced to the sixth rank, they recuperated for several years before heading to the Demonic Sky Grotto-Heaven. The Azure Glass Sea Domain was much vaster than the Xuanling Continent. Even with the aid of teleportation arrays, they still had to fly and navigate detours, spending over ten years to finally arrive at the Demonic Sky Grotto-Heaven.

“Is this the Demonic Sky Grotto-Heaven?” Wang Changsheng asked, his gaze solemn as he looked at the black vortex high in the sky. The spiritual energy here was faint, and chilling winds swept through the area.

“This is it, exactly as Friend Li described,” Wang Ruyan affirmed, nodding with a solemn expression.

“Let’s go! Let’s enter!” Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan applied several defensive enchantments to themselves, then flew towards the black vortex. Soon, they flew into the black vortex and vanished.

The environment before their eyes changed. They found themselves in a dim, gray space where they couldn’t see their own hands. Chilling winds swept through, and faint sounds of ghostly wails could be heard, making the atmosphere somewhat eerie. As Void Refinement cultivators, they could naturally discern their surroundings clearly. Before them lay an endless black mountain range, with numerous black trees visible, and clusters of black mist lingering in the distance.

Wang Changsheng could clearly feel his Soul-Devouring Golden Cicada becoming very excited, as if a wolf had entered a flock of sheep. They landed on the ground, which was riddled with potholes, and the soil was black. They didn’t know the exact location of the River of Forgetfulness, only that it was present in this area. After a short while, they vanished into a dense black forest.