Chapter 1326: Terrifying Landscape Guides to the Empress

The monstrous dragon's expression changed dramatically; it looked pale, solemn, and somewhat horrified. Why did it have such an expression? Could that place be very terrifying and ominous?

Chu Feng was a little surprised; the changes in Long Dayu's two-toned face were too swift and unusual. He knew clearly that the place should be connected to the Empress. According to the black behemoth, that woman was astonishing, unparalleled in her era, so any place associated with her should logically be sacred and peaceful.

"Are you sure this is a real geographical layout, and not something you pieced together yourself?" the monstrous dragon asked, staring at him, its voice low, serious, and tense.

Chu Feng knew that this monstrous dragon had an extraordinary origin. It had lived for three lifetimes, possessed extensive knowledge of ancient secrets, and was well-versed in various anecdotes and profound mysteries of the prehistoric era. Its extreme solemnity was very unusual. It seemed there was definitely something strange going on!

"What does it matter to you?" Chu Feng asked, feigning indifference, pressing, "Just tell me, what is this place?"

The monstrous dragon said in a deep voice, "Tell me quickly, how do you know about this landscape map? It's highly significant. You must explain clearly, or I won't tell you!"

"It's a stone carving I saw on the cliff face of the First Mountain," Chu Feng replied.

"That explains it," Long Dayu sighed. "Perhaps only a place like the First Mountain could possibly record all sorts of ancient truths!" It continued, "This place is very special. One corner of this landscape is the location of the prehistoric Demon Emperor's Palace. Do you know who that is? The Demon Emperor! A being who truly dared to claim the title of Emperor, a place equivalent to a forbidden zone!" Long Dayu emphasized this, its voice rising slightly, seemingly filled with awe.

Then, it added, "That's not the main point. Look over here, this area, also a corner, is the terrifying ancient land where the Abu Jinbo Ancient Temple is located. Who would dare approach it? It's a place of immense horror!"

Chu Feng immediately grasped the implication: the landscape imprint map the black behemoth had given him didn't seem to be a single complete entity. Now, these separated corner regions were already the most terrifying places in the current Yang Realm, no less formidable than forbidden zones. This was quite frightening. What kind of landscape was this exactly?

"And here," it continued, "do you know what sacred ruins this corner represents? It was once the supreme origin of my dragon race! But we were forced to abandon it."

"What?" Chu Feng was quite shocked. This even involved the dragon race. He quickly pressed further, "Is it your type of winged, large-lizard dragon race, or the true dragon race with magnificent and perfectly elegant forms?"

Long Dayu was infuriated and embarrassed, retorting, "What the hell are you talking about? Can you speak properly? We're all dragons; how did this become a comparison between lizards and perfectly elegant beings?"

"Whether as a human or a dragon, one should be magnanimous; why bother with such small details!" Chu Feng brushed him off.

The monstrous dragon gnashed its teeth, wishing it could unleash a combo of Overlord Dragon punches to paralyze him, damage his soul light, and knock out half his teeth. But it still couldn't help but continue, explaining that this was a forbidden land for all forms of dragons, once the very origin of their race! Yet, for unknown reasons, it eventually became incredibly tragic. Even the Ancestral Dragon died there, and over countless untold ages, peerless dragon masters charged into that place one after another, only to enter and never return, staining that accursed land crimson. Now, that place had become a nightmare for the dragon race, a blood-stained accursed land. Something unknown had happened at the place of origin, and it could no longer be approached.

Chu Feng gasped. The dragon race's origin, now a burial ground of extinction—this transformation was too astonishing. And then, considering the prehistoric Demon Emperor's Palace, the Abu Jinbo Ancient Temple, and the dragon race's accursed land—all corner regions in different directions—that landscape was truly astonishing and terrifying!

The monstrous dragon studied the other regions of the landscape, especially the main parts. They all looked somewhat familiar, but for a moment, it couldn't identify them. "Strange," it muttered, "there isn't a famous place in the Yang Realm I don't recognize. How can the other regions and the central area be so strange, so ominous?" The monstrous dragon was suspicious and somewhat puzzled.

After hearing its various guesses and suspicions, Chu Feng felt a bit overwhelmed. What kind of landscape imprint map had the black behemoth given him exactly? If the corner regions were already so terrifying and ridiculously ominous, what kind of place was the central region?

"A long time ago," the dragon said, "I accidentally unearthed a prehistoric cave dwelling and found a rotten beast-hide map there. It mentioned the most legendary pure lands and accursed lands in the Yang Realm. They might have been connected back then and were later separated. This is that place!"

The monstrous dragon spoke, various thoughts swirling in its mind. Finally, it looked at Chu Feng and asked, "You want to enter this place? What's inside?" It was quite curious, believing that Ji Dade would never act without personal gain.

"Inside, there's a young woman," Chu Feng said, "of peerless beauty and unrivaled grace, the most stunning of all time. Do you want to come with me to see her, and rescue her from the accursed land? It's a classic hero saves the beauty scenario!"

"You'll be beaten to death sooner or later!" the monstrous dragon said fiercely. It disliked Ji Dade's attitude, daring to say anything that came to mind.

Perhaps, sharing its sentiment, in a desolate universe, the big black dog, carrying a broken bell and the middle-aged man's corpse, was muttering to itself while on the road. "Will that kid be alright? Can he find the Empress? With his character, won't he be tactless and cause some misunderstanding? What if he gets beaten to death there!?"

"He should be fine, right? Just because of his strange face, maybe he can save his life," it said, sounding a bit unsure and unconvincing. It regretted a bit; it should have properly taught that kid. It was too rushed, and it hadn't had time to give him various important instructions.

"These mountain peaks all contain special codes, special messages," the monstrous dragon said, pointing them out to Chu Feng. It informed him that the dragon race's origin, the Demon Emperor's Palace, and other places were all very special. Based on that rotten beast-hide map, it had studied the relevant mountain and land formations back then, believing that certain messages were hidden there, inscribed using energy fields.

"Ultimately," the monstrous dragon said, "these geographical features and messages, when connected, might point to one place, revealing some truths and terrible situations to future generations."

Hearing this, Chu Feng nodded solemnly. This must be pointing towards the Empress! He was skilled at studying energy fields, so these might not be a problem for him. He could piece them together and quickly figure out the information contained within those mountains, thereby learning the truth.

Finally, Chu Feng patted the monstrous dragon's shoulder and said, "After entering the secret realm, stay by Big Brother's side, and I guarantee you'll gain great fortune!"

The monstrous dragon's expression immediately changed. Gnashing its teeth, it retorted, "Get lost! I've been taking the blame for you all along and never received any benefits. I wouldn't go in with you even if you beat me to death! We're not going the same way; we'll each go our own!"

"The dragon bites Dade's kindness, not recognizing a good heart!" Chu Feng retorted, turning his back and walking away. He was about to enter the secret realm and needed to prepare.

Not long after, he found the Six-Eared Macaque and its group, and enthusiastically greeted Mi Qing. "Sister Mi Qing," Chu Feng said with a smile, "come with me in a bit. I guarantee good fortune will be bestowed upon you, and reaching the Great Saint realm will be within your grasp."

Mi Qing was exceptionally beautiful and ethereal, looking very youthful and radiant. Her white robes made her appear even more otherworldly, and her large, bright eyes, full of spiritual quality, gave her a remarkable demeanor. Mi Tian, covered in golden fur, stood to the side as her elder brother. He was somewhat wary of Chu Feng, always feeling he was unreliable. Was this considered publicly flirting with his sister?

"Cough!"

With a cough, the old Six-Eared Macaque appeared silently in the large tent. Its body was somewhat hunched, but its golden, shimmering fur still shone brightly, making it very striking, and its golden eyes were piercing. "You all go out, I have something to discuss with Cao De," the old monkey said, radiating dazzling golden light as it motioned for Mi Qing and the others to leave, indicating it wanted to speak with Chu Feng alone.

Soon, the large tent fell silent.

Chu Feng felt a bit uneasy. He had heard the monkey say that this old ancestor was particularly sinister. Could it have figured something out?

"Cao De," the old monkey said with a smile, "how do you think I've treated you?"

"Very good, extremely good! Thank you, Senior, for wishing to marry Mi Qing to me!" Chu Feng replied swiftly, without even thinking or blinking, finishing his sentence in an instant.

The old monkey's expression immediately stiffened. He had indeed had such a thought back then, but it was just something he said casually. In fact, he had long since found a suitable partner for Mi Qing. Especially now, he suspected that Cao De might not truly be that closely related to the First Mountain. "Are you truly Senior Number Nine's disciple?"

"Absolutely genuine, no fakes!" Chu Feng blurted out, patting his chest. "If it's fake, I'll give you back a Ji Dade!"

The old monkey's face darkened as it said, "Don't mention anyone from that 'De' generation. Last time at the desolate gladiatorial arena, one of them actually intimidated my eldest grandson Mi Hong and even threatened my clan! Not a good sort!"

"Alright, let's not mention that 'De' generation," Chu Feng said. "I'd be ashamed to be associated with him!"

"Cao De," the old monkey asked, "why do I feel there's something strange about you? You don't seem like a disciple of the First Mountain. Moreover, you appear to be enveloped in a layer of mist, making it hard for me to see through you. Tell me, where do you really come from?"

Chu Feng's hair stood on end. What exactly had this old monkey discovered, what strangeness had it seen, that it would be so suspicious? "I am who I am, there's no secret to tell," he insisted, refusing to budge. "Cao De, a closed-door disciple of the First Mountain, simple and pure!"

"Is that so?" the old monkey said, pacing back and forth, occasionally circling Chu Feng, and finally even coming behind him. In that instant, goosebumps broke out all over Chu Feng's body, because he saw with his spiritual eyes that the old monkey, behind him, had raised a hand, almost ready to strike down and seize him! *Damn it!* This old Six-Eared Macaque actually wanted to attack him covertly? The old monkey must have discovered some secret and couldn't hold back anymore. But the old monkey was also worried, after all, Chu Feng was still connected to the First Mountain.

This old monkey's heart was truly dark! They knew each other so well, yet it still wanted to secretly attack him, that old fellow! Chu Feng secretly stayed vigilant and on guard. However, in the end, the old monkey did not act rashly. It waved its hand, sending Chu Feng out of the large tent. Chu Feng no longer wanted to be alone with him; this old schemer was not easy to deal with. At the same time, he made up his mind to leave immediately after obtaining his fortune; otherwise, it would be too dangerous. It was conceivable that if even the old monkey was contemplating a covert attack, others probably harbored wicked intentions as well. Indeed, he had many secrets!

The time had come; the secret realm in the three-party battlefield opened. After consultations, elite disciples from all sides would proceed there. Because Chu Feng had special privileges allowing him to be the first to enter certain secret realms, he walked at the very front.

"Chu Feng... Is that really you? There's no mistake, right? Long time no see!" In the distance, Young Girl Xi saw his back from afar. She had rushed over today to meet Chu Feng, and at this moment, her face bore faint traces of joyful tears. Although she knew and understood his identity, she was still a little worried, fearing an unexpected situation or that it wasn't really him. Now, the mystery was about to be revealed!

"Is that you, brother-in-law? No, Chu Feng," a voice murmured. "I want to meet you, I want to talk freely with you!" In the distance, a silver-haired girl was also muttering to herself, whispering with her soul light. It was precisely Ying Xiaoxiao, the silver-haired loli from back then. Her elder brother, Ying Wudi, sensed something and his face immediately darkened slightly. Beside them stood Ying Zhexian.