Fengge Ruins

"My name is Yi Yun."

Yi Yun clasped his hands in a fist salute and spoke calmly. The old man was observing him, and he was also observing the old man. He could not sense any hostility from the other party, but he would not let his guard down. Just now, the old snake had transmitted his inner energy to him, indicating that this old man with a braid was very strong.

The fact that the old snake praised his strength speaks volumes about his abilities.

The old man chuckled and stroked his beard. "Truly, heroes emerge from among the young. I heard that upon your arrival in Yunze City, you immediately restored the Cloud Hidden Phoenix Seeks Phoenix Seeking Phoenix technique of a Zhang-surname alchemist from the Danxin Sect, and later purchased the Abyssal Red Lotus seeds at a high price at the trade fair. I was eager to make friends with you, young friend, so I made a special trip to Yunze City. Let me introduce myself. I haven't used my real name in a long time, but I have a title called Black Stone. You can just call me Old Man Black Stone."

Upon hearing the title "Old Man Black Stone," everyone present was greatly shaken.

He is... the Old Man Black Stone!?

Because the Nine Li Witch Kingdom is isolated, outsiders don't know much about the experts within its borders, but the name Black Stone sends chills down one's spine just by mentioning it.

Over the past tens of millions of years, the Nine Li Witch Kingdom has faced several major wars. Some forces suspected that the tiny territory of the Nine Li Witch Kingdom contained some earth-shattering secret. It was because of this secret that the Nine Li Witch Kingdom held onto that small place and did not venture out for hundreds of millions of years.

They wanted to find out more and obtain this immense benefit. They also believed that over the long years, the Nine Li Witch Kingdom might have lost many powerful figures, so they launched a war against the Nine Li Witch Kingdom. As a result, in these several major battles, the Old Man Black Stone slaughtered many, leaving everyone terrified!

The Old Man Black Stone thus became famous, inspiring fear in all who heard of him. But that wasn't the main point. The crucial point was that nearly ten million years had passed since the Old Man Black Stone last made his move.

Just how long has this old guy lived? According to the records of various major powers, he looked about the same as the Old Man Black Stone during his first battle 30 million years ago, and he still looks the same now. He has lived for at least 40 to 50 million years!

How is he still alive?

The Old Monster Qisha gasped in shock. He felt a chill run down his spine in front of this old man. When this old fellow was wreaking havoc, his grandmaster hadn't even been born yet.

Normally, the older an elderly person is, the weaker their life potential becomes, and their strength is no longer at its peak. However, there are some people who transcend this limitation, and their lifespan seems to be endless, measured in tens of millions of years, which is simply despair-inducing!

Generally, a divine lord who can be called True Lord after fusing with the seal can only live for a few million years. To live longer, like the patriarch of the Danxin Sect, one needs to seal oneself in the Blood Fiend Jade and spend the long years in slumber, unable to make a move easily. In this way, one can live for twenty to thirty million years.

On one hand, they live underground like corpses, while on the other hand, they are lively and energetic, always ready to come out for a stroll. The difference between the two is obvious.

"Could this old man be the God-King...?"

Old Monster Qisha thought this, but then shook his head. The God King realm was impossible; it was too difficult. Moreover, the lifespan of a God King was even more terrifying.

"So it's Senior Blackstone. It's my honor to meet you."

Since the old man from the black stone had shown goodwill, Yi Yun naturally reciprocated with utmost respect.

The old man with the braid smiled contentedly and said, "Young friend Yi Yun, I have come this time for something your master left in my Nine Li Divine Kingdom."

Your teacher?

Yi Yun raised an eyebrow, but he quickly realized that the old man's master must be the Medicine God.

Yi Yun received the entire inheritance of the Medicine God, and especially since Ling Xie'er is now following Yi Yun, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that the Medicine God is Yi Yun's master.

"I presume that young friend Yi Yun is unaware of this item left behind by your master. In fact, it is of paramount importance to my Nine Li Witch Kingdom. If young friend Yi Yun can help complete this item, my Nine Li Witch Kingdom will surely repay you handsomely."

Upon hearing the old man's words, the people of the Danxin Sect were stunned. Was the person the old man was referring to the mysterious Medicine God?

The Medicine God left something in the Nine Li Divine Kingdom. What could it be? Moreover, the Nine Li Divine Kingdom said that the thing was extremely important and offered a generous reward. Just thinking about the Nine Li Divine Kingdom's generous reward is exciting.

Moreover, if one could see what the Medicine God left behind in the Nine Li Divine Kingdom, it would likely broaden one's horizons and grant a fortuitous opportunity.

Not only were the people of the Danxin Sect interested, but Yi Yun also became curious. He asked, "What is Senior Black Stone referring to? If it truly was left behind by my master and has been preserved by your country to this day, it must be something extraordinary. I am not very knowledgeable and may not be able to accomplish such a feat."

Yi Yun was well aware of the gap between himself and the God of Medicine in alchemy. Although he had the Origin Purple Crystal to make up for it, the accumulation of that long period of time was something that could not be made up for by shortcuts.

You'll know when you get there.

Black Stone said calmly, and upon hearing this, Old Monster Qisha became anxious.

This Old Man Black Stone has made it clear that he wants to take Yi Yun away. With this old fellow around, my plan to surround and kill Yi Yun is most likely to fall through. But that's not all; this old man also wants to take Yi Yun to touch the things left behind by the Medicine God. How can I allow that?

"Wait!" the Old Monster Qisha called out.

"Hmm?" Black Stone looked at Old Monster Qisha. "Fellow Daoist, are you perhaps trying to stop me from taking Yi Yun away?"

The Old Monster Qisha naturally didn't dare to nod. He knew all too well that any force that opposed the Nine Li Witch Kingdom since ancient times had been doomed. He gritted his teeth and said, "Senior Black Stone, are you perhaps mistaken? The Medicine God is the patriarch of my Danxin Sect. Moreover, over the past millennia, my Danxin Sect has absorbed the strengths of many schools and continuously carried forward the Medicine God's legacy. If the Medicine God has truly left something behind, then it should be my Danxin Sect that completes it for him!"

Medicine God?

Upon hearing this name, everyone present was taken aback. Most of them did not know who the Old Monster Qisha was referring to, but some fell into deep thought, as if they had thought of something.

The God of Medicine was once renowned, but history is too long ago, and those dazzling figures have eventually been buried in the dust of history. In today's Tiannan Great World, very few people know about the God of Medicine.

When the Danxin Sect besieged Yi Yun, they avoided mentioning the name "Medicine God" because they were afraid that powerful forces would investigate the history and find out just how extraordinary Yi Yun's legacy was.

Now that this existence has been revealed by the people of the Nine Li Witch Kingdom, the Old Monster Qisha simply stopped hiding it.

"My Danxin Sect is the true successor to the Medicine God. Yi Yun merely stole some fragments of my Danxin Sect's inheritance, yet he here deceives the world, swindles and cheats. Senior Black Stone, please see the truth!"

"In the Tiannan Great World, the Nine Li Witch Kingdom has always remained aloof from the world. Today, I also hope that Senior Black Stone can uphold justice and allow my Danxin Sect to reclaim the inheritance that rightfully belongs to us. Moreover, Yi Yun's plot to kill a group of elders of my Danxin Sect is an unforgivable crime. I also ask that Senior allow my Danxin Sect to take him away for punishment! As for what Senior wishes to accomplish, my Danxin Sect will certainly complete it! We guarantee Senior's satisfaction!"

The Old Monster Qisha spoke loudly, his voice full of vigor. He had a fiery temper, but now he used such respectful words because he seemed to vaguely realize that this opportunity was of great significance to the Danxin Sect.

"Oh..."

Upon hearing True Lord Qisha's words, the Old Man Black Stone smiled. This smile made True Lord Qisha's heart skip a beat, as he didn't know what the Old Man Black Stone was laughing about.

"Your confidence in saying this comes from the Fengge Ruins, doesn't it?"

Old Man Black Stone suddenly uttered a seemingly random statement, leaving most of the people present bewildered. However, True Lord Qisha's expression changed drastically. He stared wide-eyed at Old Man Black Stone in disbelief.

How did he know!?

The Old Man Black Stone continued, "The Danxin Sect's origins began at the Fengge Ruins, didn't they? Fengge was an ancient divine kingdom in the Tiannan Great World, and it had many dealings with my ancient Jiuli back then. Its demise was truly regrettable. Millions of years ago, when its imperial capital ruins opened, I also went there, but only with the intention of admiring the glory of the ancient divine kingdom, without intending to take anything away. Coincidentally, I saw your Danxin Sect's ancestors arrive here. They found some things, including some ancient texts left by the Medicine God..."

The Old Man Black Stone calmly recounted this history, and after listening, the True Lord Qisha stood there like a wooden stake.

Was the Old Man Black Stone also in the Fengge Ruins back then? The Old Man Black Stone has lived for far too long; the entire history of the Old Man Black Stone Danxin Sect probably doesn't even match his lifespan. He witnessed the sect's development; how could he not know its history?

As for the ancient Fengge Kingdom, since it had connections with the ancient Jiuli, how could the Nine Li Witch Kingdom not know about its remaining relics when they appeared?

At this moment, everyone present couldn't help but whisper among themselves. True Lord Qisha felt his old face burning. He wished he could disappear immediately. Whether it was him or the Danxin Sect, they had boasted about their foundation and long-standing heritage countless times. Just now, he had claimed to be the successor of the Medicine God and ridiculed Yi Yun, calling Yi Yun a thief.

But now, the Danxin Sect's true nature has been thoroughly investigated. Excavating the ruins of the ancient Fengge Kingdom is, to put it bluntly, no different from starting out as a tomb raider.

On the contrary, Yi Yun was called "the successor of the Medicine God" by the Old Man Black Stone.

Such a reversal—where does that leave the Danxin Sect's reputation?

The Old Monster Qisha is a man who cares a lot about his reputation, which is why he was so furious when he was repeatedly tricked before. Now, listening to the whispers around him, he is so angry that he is about to suffer internal injuries!

But at this very moment, the Old Man Black Stone slowly said, "The reason why the Phoenix Song Ancient Kingdom has the classics left by the Medicine God is because the Medicine God stayed in the Phoenix Song Ancient Kingdom for a long time and even guided some of the younger generation in the Phoenix Song Ancient Kingdom. He also left behind some inheritances. These inheritances are not the core things, so your Danxin Sect cannot be considered the successors of the Medicine God."

The explanation from the Old Man Black Stone made the Old Monster Qisha's face turn purple. He even wanted to kneel down and beg the Old Man Black Stone to stop talking, otherwise he would really vomit blood.