Liu Guang shook his head helplessly. "I don't know about that. Since then, the Nine Nether Sparrow has disappeared without a trace."
Disappointment was evident on everyone's faces; the clues seemed to have run dry here.
Caifeng, thinking it was Six-Eared Macaque, was anxious to find the Demon Ape Clan and spoke up to comfort Six-Eared Macaque.
"Junior brother, why did you suddenly bring up the Demon Ape Clan? Don't worry, we'll help you search slowly."
Six-Eared Macaque narrowed his eyes slightly and shook his head:
"Senior sister, it's not that I'm worried about the Demon Ape Clan. The Demon Ape Clan has been missing for countless years, and finding them will not be easy."
"I just vaguely sensed the aura of the Demon Ape Clan, which is why I asked the question."
"You can sense the aura of the Demon Ape Clan?" Taichu looked at Six-Eared Macaque with a puzzled expression.
"Yes, Master, but it's only a trace. Ever since I merged with the Old Ancestor's origin, the connection between my aura and that of my own race has become stronger. However, it's only a trace of the aura that's barely perceptible."
"I wonder if the group of clansmen that were saved by the Old Ancestor back then might be hiding in this Mist Forest."
Xuan Yuan suddenly spoke up, looking at Taichu: "Master, since Junior Brother can sense something, perhaps the Demon Ape Clan is really here. I heard Junior Brother say before that although most of the Demon Ape Clan perished, many of those who survived were powerful cultivators."
At this moment, Liu Guang, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke:
"Perhaps we can ask the Ancient Spirit Clan. They know many secrets of the world, and they might know the whereabouts of the Nine Nether Sparrow, or more information about the Demon Ape Clan."
"Although the Six-Eared Macaque True Lord has some suspicions, if it's not true, then we will have no way to return. I have been deep inside before, and that aura is too terrifying."
"But the Ancient Spirit Clan has always disliked being disturbed by outsiders, so how easy is it to get information from them?" The Crimson Flame God Emperor looked at everyone with a solemn expression.
Everyone's eyes lit up, but quickly dimmed again.
Liu Guang smiled nonchalantly, "Who cares? Let's go and see first. It's better than waiting here and going without finding out the details. We'll just be doomed anyway. It's better to go and investigate."
"Anyway, the Ancient Spirit Clan is located on the edge of the Misty Forest. If we really find something, it will be a great opportunity for all of us."
After thinking about it, everyone agreed and decided to leave the Mist Forest and head to the place where the Ancient Spirit Clan lived.
After some twists and turns, they finally arrived outside the territory of the Ancient Spirit Clan.
All around was shrouded in mist, exuding an air of mystery.
Just as they were about to enter, a majestic voice rang out. "Outsiders, halt! This is a forbidden area of the Ancient Spirit Clan. Leave immediately."
The group exchanged glances, feeling conflicted, yet unwilling to give up.
Liu Guang stepped forward and bowed. "Respected guardian of the Ancient Spirit Clan, we have no ill intentions. We have only come to seek some information. It is of great importance. Please allow us to enter."
The authoritative voice rang out again. "The rules of the Ancient Spirit Clan cannot be broken. Whatever it is, you may leave."
Everyone looked dejected.
At this moment, Six-Eared Macaque suddenly remembered that he was carrying an ancient treasure, and he took it out.
A small golden boat appeared in Six-Eared Macaque's hand. Six-Eared Macaque stepped forward and bowed respectfully.
"Senior, I have heard of the rules of the Ancient Spirit Clan, but I have been searching for my clansmen for a long time without success. I offer this magic artifact in the hope of finding out some news about my clansmen. I wonder if you could tell me?"
Six-Eared Macaque held the golden boat in his hand; it was a magical artifact he had obtained from the kingdom of the Demon Ape Clan and had never shown to anyone before.
Today's actions were out of necessity. If we can find out any information about the Demon Ape Clan, it will put my mind at ease.
The voices ceased speaking, as if time had stood still.
After a long silence, the voice spoke again, "Come in, but only you are allowed."
Upon hearing this, everyone was taken aback at first, and then Taichu gestured for Six-Eared Macaque to enter.
Taichu vaguely sensed that the Ancient Spirit Clan knew about this treasure, and that they had not agreed to Six-Eared Macaque's request for the sake of the treasure itself.
Six-Eared Macaque nodded in response, and then stepped inside.
After Six-Eared Macaque stepped into the mist, he found a strange scene inside, like a fairyland, yet it also exuded an ancient and vicissitudes.
The roadside was lined with shimmering spiritual plants, and the path beneath our feet seemed to be paved with stardust.
Six-Eared Macaque followed the faint guidance ahead, and soon they saw an ancient palace.
Before they even got close, the same voice rang out again. "Place the treasure on the altar in front of the hall."
Six-Eared Macaque did as instructed, and as soon as he put down the golden boat, he saw a great light shining around it.
The small boat flickered between light and shadow, and after a moment, it fell back into Six-Eared Macaque's hands.
An old man emerged from the palace, scrutinizing Six-Eared Macaque with a profound gaze.
"Where did you get this treasure?" Six-Eared Macaque told the truth, saying that he obtained it from the kingdom of the Demon Ape Clan.
The old man sighed slightly, "This item does indeed come from the Demon Ape Clan. Although you are also from the Demon Ape Clan, this matter is of great importance, and I had no choice but to do it. Please don't blame me, young friend."
Six-Eared Macaque looked at the old man with a puzzled expression.
"Go in. I have already ascertained that this treasure was not stolen by you. Since that is the case, I will not make things difficult for you."
Six-Eared Macaque entered the main hall, where three White-Robed Old Man sat in the center, exuding an ancient and weathered aura.
The elder at the head looked at Six-Eared Macaque and slowly said, "I never expected that you would actually receive his inheritance."
Six-Eared Macaque asked in confusion, "Senior, are you referring to our clan's Old Ancestor when you say 'him'?"
"That's right, the Old Ancestor of your Demon Ape Clan was the Nine Extremes Divine Ape, the God of War under the White Emperor. I never expected that he would actually perish."
The old man's voice was incredibly aged, as if it had traveled through the river of time.
Six-Eared Macaque hurriedly bowed and said, "Senior, would you be willing to tell me about my clan's Old Ancestor? Although I am fortunate enough to have received the Old Ancestor's inheritance, I know nothing about the Old Ancestor's past."
The old man seemed to be reminiscing, or perhaps sighing, and after a long while, he slowly spoke:
"The Nine Extremes Divine Ape was a war god under the White Emperor. During the God-Demon War between gods and demons, he single-handedly held off ten of the Demon Realm's top experts. Although he severely injured the enemy, he also suffered a fatal blow."
He thought he could recover with his powerful life force, but unexpectedly he quietly perished, leaving only a Remnant Will: "I entrust the inheritance to a destined person, which is you."
Upon hearing this, Six-Eared Macaque Er clenched his fists. "Although I don't know what happened to the Old Ancestor and the White Emperor, could a single demon possibly have outmaneuvered the entire White Emperor lineage?"
"That's a long story. In the Hundun, forces were deeply intertwined. That battle back then was truly earth-shattering and awe-inspiring. The White Emperor and your Old Ancestor were also victims of a sneak attack..."