Chapter 453: 临不死山

Shrouding the Heavens, Chapter 457: Approaching the Undying Mountain

An azure-gold disc, a hundred zhang in diameter, gleamed with a cold metallic luster. It landed on the Sky-Gazing Platform like an ancient beast in slumber.

People gathered around it, but no one dared to act again. The massive metal disc had previously emitted light that could annihilate space, causing heavy casualties among the cultivators.

"I've never seen such a colossal extraterrestrial object. It probably can only be moved by someone of the Supreme Sect Master level.""This is a treasure, but unfortunately, we can only look at it, not approach and collect it. It's truly frustrating."Many cultivators discussed animatedly, but none dared to act rashly. The bloody lesson was right before their eyes; no one dared to disregard their life.

"What is this thing? It fell from the star domain without burning to ashes. Could it be a weapon of an ancient sage?" The big black dog wondered.

Ye Fan and Pang Bo conversed in whispers, discussing for a while. Then, they simultaneously extended their spiritual senses towards the azure-gold disc, hoping to communicate with any beings inside using their divine thoughts.

In their view, this was likely an extraterrestrial civilization. If they could establish good relations with them, they might be able to cross the star domain and return to the other end of the starry sky.

"Pop!"Unfortunately, their divine thoughts couldn't penetrate it. A soft radiance enveloped the azure-gold disc, blocking everything and keeping both their spiritual senses out.

It was a mysterious energy barrier. Neither Dao power nor spiritual sense could penetrate it, protecting whatever was inside. This made them frown.

"Quick, spread the word immediately! Whichever Sacred Lord arrives first, this treasure will be theirs!""Quickly send messages to your families, tell your clan heads to come and retrieve this divine object!"Many reacted swiftly. The news spread in all directions instantly, and the ancient city of Sky-Gazing became a hive of activity.

Suddenly, with fluttering robes, an aged figure appeared in the distant sky and drifted over. He had a youthful face and hair like white cranes. His wide sleeves billowed, making him look exactly like an old immortal from another world.

"An Almighty of the Crane Clan has arrived!"Many human cultivators felt a bad omen. The Crane lineage of the demon race resided in this city, truly embodying the saying "the pavilion nearest the water gets the moonlight first." With a Sacred Lord-level figure appearing, how could anyone else contend?

After the Great Dark Turmoil tens of thousands of years ago, ten thousand demon behemoths of the demon race secluded themselves in the central region of the Eastern Wasteland. The Crane Clan was among the most prominent. It was said that their clan head at the time was an ancient sage who looked down upon the entire Eastern Wasteland.He chose one of the Ten Great Ancient Cities as his residence, and no one dared to object or challenge him. It could almost be said that the Crane Clan was the master of this city.

"Everyone, step back. Let this old man see what this truly is," said the Almighty of the Crane Clan, his eyes gleaming with light. He nodded continuously.

The azure-gold disc seemed to possess sentience, sensing the dangerous aura. The pristine white light enveloping it intensified, forming a massive light barrier.

"A divine object from beyond the domain! Let this old man see what's special about it!" The old clan head of the Crane lineage made his move. His massive hand swept across the sky, covering the firmament, and directly grasped towards the disc.

"Clan Head, be careful! It can annihilate void!" Many members of the Crane Clan were present. Having witnessed the terrifying sight just moments ago, they all called out warnings.

"Boom!"The azure-gold disc vibrated, emitting a blinding ray of light that tore a massive chasm through the void, stretching all the way to the horizon.

The old clan head of the Crane lineage remained unmoving, allowing the surrounding void to collapse. He was like a Sacred Spirit, seemingly indestructible, though he did frown.

"Buzz!"The azure-gold disc trembled, emitting an even stronger light. The void continued to be annihilated as it desperately resisted the descending massive hand.

Although the old clan head of the Crane lineage possessed boundless magic power, facing such a terrifying spectacle, he couldn't forcibly seize it. He used his world-shaking Dao power to seal the high sky. A gigantic crane materialized, forming a dazzling celestial curtain that pressed downwards, attempting to envelop the azure-gold disc.

"Boom!"The void shattered as the mysterious extraterrestrial divine object soared high into the sky. It wasn't sealed below, having sensed the danger and wishing to fly away.

"Where do you think you're going!"The old clan head of the Crane lineage let out a soft cry, and a beam of light shot out from his mouth, rapidly striking the azure-gold disc with a "pop." It caused the disc to shake violently, almost falling, and its light barrier dimmed slightly.

"Old friend, I'm here to lend you a hand!" A long cry echoed, moving at extreme speed. The newcomer was many times faster than the speed of sound.He was a tall and mighty old man, his entire body glowing with brilliant golden light, like burning flames. He streaked across the sky, his golden hair wildly dancing, and his skin also shimmering with golden light. He was like a deity.

It was none other than the renowned Golden-Winged Old Roc King, a famous and peerless master of the demon race. He was also a prominent figure among the demons in the central region, powerful enough to look down upon the world.

"Bang!"He stretched out a massive hand to seize the azure-gold disc, intending to take it, but was blocked by the old clan head of the Crane lineage.

"Old Roc King, are you helping me, or do you intend to claim it for yourself?"

"Between us old brothers, why distinguish between mine and yours? Let me have a quick look first, and I'll return it to you later!" The Old Roc King laughed heartily, his entire body sparkling with golden light, as if forged from gold.

"How about I show it to you later instead?" The Crane Clan Head shook his head.

"Boom!"The azure-gold disc emitted its most intense light, shattering the void and annihilating all tangible matter. Even the Golden-Winged Old Roc King was startled; his golden hand, unable to dodge in time, was directly struck.

"Puff!"A brilliant flash of light, and dozens of blood droplets splattered down from high in the sky. The Golden-Winged Old Roc King frowned, a small cut appearing on his palm. He sighed softly, "I don't know how many years it's been since anyone harmed me. Today, it actually drew blood."

Everyone was speechless. That was a mighty power capable of annihilating space, yet it only created a small wound on his palm. It was truly chilling.

Just how powerful was this old Roc King? It was truly astounding and utterly terrifying. Such was the might of a terrifying Sacred Lord-level figure, capable of overlooking the vast land.

Even Ye Fan and Pang Bo exchanged glances, feeling overwhelmed. The Supreme Sect Master-level figures were truly unfathomable, and a chill ran down their spines.

Although the physical body of the Roc Clan was terrifying, it wasn't absolutely indestructible. The Old Roc King had just blocked that peerless strike with his boundless magic power and Dao.

"My two old friends, I've come to assist you!" Another person arrived. He appeared to be a middle-aged man, full of imposing presence, with hair like a waterfall, deep eyes, and a tall, majestic physique. It was none other than the Sacred Lord of the Wind Clan.

"Let this old man also see what this truly is," said another elderly man who arrived by traversing the void. His hair was as white as snow, his eyes like divine lightning, and his spirit vibrant. Someone recognized him as the Sacred Lord of Myriad Beginnings, over two thousand years old, with his lifespan nearing its end, and his strength unfathomable.

Several great figures, speaking without any trace of anger, appeared calm and unconcerned. Yet, when they moved to act, none yielded, all wanting to seize the azure-gold disc, obstructing each other.

"Could this really be a divine artifact forged by an ancient sage?" Many felt alarmed. Otherwise, why would several Sacred Lord-level figures be so keen on it?

Even Ye Fan and Pang Bo grew suspicious. It didn't look entirely like a flying saucer; perhaps it truly was a treasure. Even if extraterrestrial civilizations existed, how could they be encountered so easily?

The several figures contended fiercely, snatching at the azure-gold disc, none yielding, clashing in the void.

"Whoosh!"Suddenly, the azure-gold disc pierced through the void, creating a black hole, and plunged headfirst into it, quickly vanishing.

"A treasure that can traverse the void on its own is rare in this world! Could it really be related to an ancient sage?!" Many were greatly astonished by this sight. Even if a Sacred Lord-level weapon developed its own "spirit," it wouldn't be this sentient. It was most likely a sage's treasure.

"Chase!"The Old Roc King was the first to rush into the black hole, pursuing it through this ready-made domain gate, unwilling to let it escape. The other Sacred Lords and Clan Heads did the same, vanishing in a flash as they followed.

"Should we go and see?" Tu the Big Mouth seemed restless.

"Let's go take a look. It's most likely a treasure of an ancient sage, especially since it came from beyond the domain; that has extraordinary significance," said the Black Emperor.

"Can you determine where it flew?" Pang Bo asked, as the domain gate had already closed.

"Who do you think I am, this Emperor? Nothing about activating the various Dao patterns of a domain gate can stump me. This Emperor can certainly pinpoint its location and distance," the big black dog boasted shamelessly.

"The cute doggie is bragging," Little Nannan said innocently, sitting on its back.

The others all laughed. Li Heishui said, "You were off by six million li not long ago; even Little Nannan doesn't believe you anymore."

"This time, I guarantee I'm right!" The big black dog quickly began carving Dao patterns.

At the same time, many domain gates opened simultaneously within the ancient city of Sky-Gazing. Many masters were skilled in formation patterns and had also determined the direction the azure-gold disc had flown.

"Let's go!"Ye Fan and the others traversed the void, vanishing in the blink of an eye.

When they emerged, they found themselves in a vast wilderness, covered in endless primeval forests with ancient trees reaching into the sky. It seemed as though no one had set foot there for tens of thousands of years.

In the distance, mountain ranges were shattering, and scattered rocks pierced the clouds. Sacred Lord-level figures were battling, creating a terrifying spectacle. The azure-gold disc also shot out endless divine light, sweeping away all tangible matter.

"This really doesn't look like a flying saucer; its power is too immense!" Pang Bo muttered, "If it were, then that extraterrestrial civilization would be terrifyingly powerful."

"If it truly is a spaceship, I imagine the people inside would be even more terrified. In their eyes, these Sacred Lord-level figures would undoubtedly be undying gods and devils," Ye Fan said with a laugh.

"What's a spaceship?" Little Nannan asked, blinking her big eyes.

"It's a divine object that only ancient sages can forge, a peerless treasure," the Black Emperor interjected, causing Ye Fan to wipe away a bead of sweat, feeling uneasy.

Many people appeared in this region, having followed, and watched from a distance.

"Boom!"The azure-gold disc once again pierced through the void and vanished from its spot, with the figures in hot pursuit.

Thus, after dozens of void traversals, with intermittent battles, dawn had long broken, and the red sun had risen. No one knew how far they had traveled.

In the central region of the Eastern Wasteland, many great sects received the news. Ancient inheritances of the demon race dispatched their members, and powerful cultivators from the Purple Mansion Holy Land and Dao One Holy Land also rushed over.

"Something's wrong. The aura of this place is too terrifying. Where have we ended up?" The Black Emperor muttered, startled and uncertain.

After their last void traversal, all of them noticed the anomaly and felt their hearts pounding with trepidation.

This was a primeval region, an boundless wilderness. Many ancient trees soared into the sky like small mountains, and countless ancient vines had even buried entire mountains beneath them.

It was incredibly primitive. These vines and trees had grown for an unknown number of years; they should have long since transformed into celestial demons, yet they remained in their original forms, without developing sentience.

Occasionally, strange beasts could be seen, all of them unheard of and unseen, each one bizarre and terrifying, filled with a dangerous aura. They were all sentient ancient beasts.

"Go around them! Those strange beasts are unbelievably powerful beings, descendants of various barbarian beast kings from the ancient era. Do not provoke them!" the Black Emperor warned.

Among the demon race, some beings were born incomparably powerful and exceedingly proud. They chose never to take human form, unwilling to integrate into a world dominated by humans.Such terrifying existences constantly evolved in the form of beast kings, following a path entirely different from transformed demons. They were inhumane, and if angered, would unleash mountains of corpses and seas of blood.

The Sacred Lords were battling fiercely ahead, breaking apart some great peaks and provoking an incredibly powerful barbarian beast king. It was a Dragon-Horse, immensely massive, as large as a mountain peak, with a dragon's head, a horse's body, and kirin's feet. Its entire body was blood-red, like burning flames.

It roared with its head raised, in no way weaker than any of the Sacred Lords. It charged into the fray, shattering an entire great peak with its roar.

"What is this place?" Many people who had traversed the void and followed them here all showed expressions of confusion.

After everyone had followed the azure-gold disc and the Sacred Lords for over a hundred li, the dangerous aura intensified, sending shivers down their spines.

Even the Sacred Lords engaged in battle became alarmed and uncertain, and the ancient barbarian beast king stopped its roaring, quieting down despite being in combat.

"Up ahead, that's..." Ye Fan's heart skipped a beat.

"A black mountain range, it looks very peculiar," Pang Bo said, also startled and uncertain.

"We actually ended up here—" The big black dog couldn't help but wipe away cold sweat, saying, "Thankfully, there was no deviation this time. Otherwise, if we had fallen into that mountain range, none of us would have survived."

With every step forward, the terrifying aura intensified, unsettling their minds, as if they were slowly approaching a supreme and dreadful existence.

That mountain range possessed a majestic presence, towering imposingly, as if it had stood there since the dawn of creation. Each peak could be called a king among mountains, an emperor among peaks, conveying a grand and magnificent aura.

It was lush and verdant, covered with ancient trees that reached the sky, appearing full of vitality. There were also some lakes dotting the mountainous terrain, but they could not hide the true color of the mountains — pitch black.

"What in the world is this place?" Tu Fei asked, his heart pounding with trepidation.

"Undying Mountain!" The Black Emperor said with a solemn expression.

"What?! We're outside Undying Mountain? We actually made it here!" Li Heishui exclaimed, greatly startled.

The others secretly rejoiced and looked at the black dog, relieved that it had been reliable this time and hadn't deviated too far, otherwise, they truly would have died.

"Don't look at me like that! Who do you think this Emperor is? How could I possibly lead myself to death?!" the big black dog muttered, feeling a little guilty.

The Sacred Lord-level figures continued their battle to the outskirts of Undying Mountain, but all became exceedingly wary. Their boundless magic power was suppressed, and they dared not act too brazenly, fearing that some peerless existence might emerge from within.

There were too many terrifying legends about Undying Mountain. Existences that emerged from it had once wreaked havoc upon the land, causing human blood to flow like rivers and corpses to pile up like mountains, thus creating the most terrifying Dark Era.If not for the successive appearances of a Great Accomplished Sacred Body and ancient Great Emperors, who exerted efforts across two generations, all of this might not have been suppressed, and the history of humanity in the Eastern Wasteland might have been rewritten.

Approaching the black Undying Mountain, those kings among mountains and emperors among peaks stood towering and imposing. The terrifying aura made everyone's heart pound, and a shiver ran through each person.

Ye Fan thought about putting Little Nannan into his Jade Pure Bottle, fearing she might be frightened, but to his surprise, she was perfectly fine. She was the only one unaffected, her small face rosy, sitting on the Black Emperor's back, blinking her big eyes, and curiously gazing into the mountains.

"You don't need to worry about her. Later, it won't be a problem for Little Darling to go into Undying Mountain and pick Enlightenment Tea to eat," the big black dog muttered.

"What are you saying?!" Ye Fan scolded.

"I'm not joking. In this current era, she is probably the only one who can safely enter Undying Mountain," the big black dog said.

"Boom!"Suddenly, the azure-gold disc flashed with light and rushed into Undying Mountain.