"That's right. Many powerful individuals who went to the Mist Forest in search of opportunities have been killed by my Demon Ape Clan as soon as they reached the vicinity of Illusory Star Valley. The fact that my clan is hiding here must never be known to the outside world."
Six-Eared Macaque: "But nowadays, the outside world is exploring the Mist Forest more and more frequently. If it is discovered that our clan is hiding here, it will be quite troublesome."
The Third Elder remained calm and composed. "Young Master, there is no need to worry. There are ancient restrictions around Illusory Star Valley. No matter how much those people search, they will have a hard time finding this place."
"Not to mention that the Mist Forest is inherently dangerous, the area around Illusory Star Valley is also riddled with layers of formations, which are not something that ordinary people can break through."
After hearing this, the Taichu group nodded. No wonder the Mist Forest could kill Half-Step Great Dao Realm expert. With the Demon Ape Clan around, even a Great Dao Realm expert would have a hard time escaping.
The Third Elder looked at Six-Eared Macaque and the others, cupped his hands in a salute, and said, "Young Master, there are countless opportunities in Illusory Star Valley. Why don't you and the Sect Leader go and explore it? Perhaps you will find great opportunities, who knows?"
Upon hearing this, the Crimson Flame God Emperor's eyes burned with fervor. He looked impatiently at the Third Elder, cupped his hands, and said:
"Third Elder, our High Heaven World also belongs to the White Emperor lineage. May we travel together?"
"High Heaven World is under the White Emperor's tutelage, so we can go together. When my Demon Ape Clan re-emerges in the future, High Heaven World will belong to my Demon Ape Clan."
"After you return, inform your realm lord and ask him to come see me. I have other plans."
Upon hearing this, the Crimson Flame God Emperor immediately nodded in agreement.
The Third Elder led Six-Eared Macaque and his group to the depths of the entrance to Illusory Star Valley, where they stopped.
"Young Master, opportunities cannot be forced. I will not enter. Young Master, please be careful."
After bidding farewell to the Third Elder, Tai Chu Liu Er set off into the depths of Illusion Star Valley.
Although the Third Elder did not go in person, he secretly dispatched two experts at the Half-Step Supreme Realm to protect him.
Now that the Demon Ape Clan has Young Master, their safety is absolutely paramount.
As Six-Eared Macaque and his companions traveled, they saw only swirling clouds and occasional flashes of mysterious light, which seemed to be both a warning and a lure.
Everyone proceeded with extreme caution, afraid of triggering any mechanisms or formations.
Upon reaching the entrance to a valley, a massive stone tablet stood there, its surface covered with runes, faintly radiating a powerful energy.
Six-Eared Macaque stepped forward and examined the runes carefully, trying to decipher their meaning.
Just then, the surrounding air suddenly became heavy, as if pairs of eyes were watching from the shadows.
Crimson Flame God Emperor gripped his weapon warily, and the Six-Eared Macaque and the others also assumed defensive stances.
Taichu formed hand seals and chanted incantations, and a beam of light shot towards the stone tablet.
In an instant, the runes on the stone tablet began to flow faster, followed by a flash of bright light.
A gate appeared in the valley, and as the entrance slowly opened, a rich spiritual energy rushed out.
Everyone was overjoyed, it seemed that the opportunity in the Illusory Star Valley was right before their eyes.
But Taichu said with a serious expression, "Everyone must not let their guard down. Although there are opportunities in the valley, dangers are also everywhere."
After saying that, he led the way into the valley, and the others followed closely behind.
As soon as they stepped into the valley, everyone felt a wave of dizziness.
Once their vision cleared, they found themselves in a strange forest, with trees laden with fruits that shimmered with a spiritual light.
The Crimson Flame God Emperor excitedly reached out to pick it, but was stopped by Taichu.
"This is not a fruit, but a projected phantom."
As they were speaking, the ground suddenly shook, and a huge stone beast burst out of the ground. Its eyes were bloodshot, radiating a chilling killing intent.
Six-Eared Macaque rushed forward first, channeling his spiritual power to attack the stone beast. However, the stone beast was thick-skinned and tough, and the attack failed to cause much damage.
At this moment, Liu Guang, who had been silent all along, took out a giant sword. After the sword was infused with spiritual power, it grew several feet long and stabbed towards the joint of the stone beast.
As if in pain, the stone beast went berserk and raised its giant claws to strike at the crowd.
The crowd hurriedly scattered to avoid the stone beast, whose giant claws slammed into the ground, creating a massive crater.
Taichu seeing this, Tai Chu quickly changed his hand seals, and spiritual Mystic Arts appeared in the air, forming a huge net of spiritual energy that enveloped the stone beast.
The stone beast was trapped for a moment and struggled. Six-Eared Macaque seized the opportunity and unleashed a powerful blow to the stone beast's head.
The stone beast roared, its body radiating an earthy yellow light that shattered the net of spiritual energy.
At this moment, Taichu cast a Mystic Arts. He gently raised his hand, and countless petals flew out from the ground. The petals spun around the stone beast, spinning faster and faster, until they finally formed a vortex of flowers.
The stone beast was caught in the turmoil and its movements were restricted.
Seizing the opportunity, the Crimson Flame God Emperor unleashed a torrent of flames, transforming into a fire dragon that charged toward the stone beast.
Although the stone beast was strong, it gradually became no match for the combined efforts of the group.
Suddenly, the stone beast's body began to crack, from which a large amount of black mist surged out.
Fog spread, obstructing everyone's vision.
When the mist dissipated, the stone beast had vanished, leaving only a bead emitting a faint glow in its place.
Taichu stepped forward, squatted down, and carefully examined the bead.
Just as his finger was about to touch the bead, the bead suddenly flew up, hovered in the air, and released a suction force.
Everyone was startled and quickly steadied themselves to resist the suction.
The leaves of the surrounding trees withered rapidly, and all the spiritual light rushed towards the bead.
Upon seeing this, Liu Guang shouted and swung his giant sword at the bead.
The greatsword was deflected before it could even touch the bead.
Six-Eared Macaque concentrated his energy and used his mental power to probe the inside of the bead, but it felt like he had hit a wall of iron.
Just when everyone was at a loss, Taichu summoned the Heaven Suppressing Cauldron and sucked the bead directly into the cauldron.
"Put it into the cauldron first, and refine it slowly in the future."
As they continued onward, they felt the spiritual energy becoming increasingly abundant, and everyone felt refreshed and invigorated.
In the distance, a Tongtian ancient tree could be seen, laden with seven-colored fruits, reaching straight to the Yunxiao.
"Could this be the legendary Tongtian Sacred Tree?" the Crimson Flame God Emperor murmured to himself, unable to believe his eyes.
"That's right, it must be the Tongtian Sacred Tree! We are truly fortunate!"
As he spoke, Liu Guang excitedly flew towards the Tongtian Sacred Tree.
Everyone looked over and saw that the tree was incredibly thick.
The bark has complex and mysterious patterns, resembling natural Daoist patterns.
Looking at the fruits on the tree, each one exudes the power of the Great Dao.
Just as the Liu Guang was about to approach the Tongtian Sacred Tree.
Suddenly, the Tongtian Sacred Tree burst forth with seven beams of colorful light, like seven lively ribbons, instantly entangling the Liu Guang.
Liu Guang was terrified and struggled desperately but could not move.
Taichu and the others rushed over to help. The Crimson Flame God Emperor unleashed flames from his hands, which burned towards the ribbons.
But the flame went out as soon as it got close to the ribbon.
Six-Eared Macaque then unleashed a mental attack in an attempt to disrupt the control of the Sacred Tree, but to no avail.
Taichu moment of contemplation, Tai Chu took out an ancient jade Jade Talisman from his storage ring.
This Jade Talisman was a treasure he obtained by chance, and it is said to contain a trace of ancient power.
He raised the Jade Talisman slowly floated toward the colorful ribbon.
When the Jade Talisman touched the ribbon, the light on the ribbon paused slightly.
Taking advantage of the Taichu increased his spiritual power output, Jade Talisman shone brightly, finally breaking free of the ribbon.
Taichu reached out and beckoned, and a Seven-Colored Sacred Fruit flew toward Taichu.