A Great Harvest
Ning Qi agreed to let Niu Man and the other demons follow him to break the formation, which immediately delighted the demons.
Previously, the demons thought Ning Qi was at most on par with Niu Man, but after breaking the formation and hearing him kill Chu Xiaotian, they suddenly regarded Ning Qi as a monstrous genius.
Based solely on what they saw, they knew that Ning Qi was far superior to Wu Dao, who was known as the unparalleled master of Formation Formation the Southern True Domain.
Among the prodigies, Chu Xiaotian possessed the strongest Primordial Spirit and was skilled in Primordial Spirit attacks. Ning Qi was able to destroy Chu Xiaotian without suffering any harm himself.
Although the demons did not witness the battle, it is likely that Ning Qi's mastery of the Primordial Spirit was stronger than Chu Xiaotian's.
The five prodigies each have their own strengths. Wu Dao and Chu Xiaotian are among them because of their strengths, and Ning Qi was not originally among them.
But right now, Ning Qi has clearly surpassed the two of them. If the ranking of the prodigies were to be re-established, Ning Qi would undoubtedly be the number one.
Therefore, the demons knew that a prodigy like Ning Qi didn't actually need them to follow him.
By accompanying them, they actually gained a great advantage.
However, accepting all the spiritual blood from the Hundred Demon Palace already put them at a disadvantage, and they were already indebted to them, so they might as well owe them even more.
The Bull Demons, knowing what Ning Qi and the others needed, decided to repay them by having the Bull Demon Sect assist the Wuji Sword Sect in fighting against the Northern Profound Sect.
All the demons have powerful backgrounds within the Bull Demon Sect, and Niu Man is the only son of the sect leader, so persuading the Bull Demon Sect shouldn't be a problem.
Following that, Ning Qi led the way, accompanied by Niu Man, forming a team of nine people and six demons, and quickly headed towards the palace ahead.
Before long, the group arrived at a palace called Shaoyang Palace.
Surprisingly, the Shaoyang Palace was not located at the rear; Ning Qi and the others even heard fluctuations of battle coming from palaces further ahead.
The Shaoyang Palace was closed, and no one paid any attention to it, which was truly strange.
What do you think, Brother Niu?
Having cultivated for so long, Niu Man was naturally no fool.
His Primordial Spirit swept across the surroundings, then landed on the Shaoyang Palace. He immediately patted his bull head and said:
"Brother Ning, the Restriction on Shaoyang Palace are much stronger than those on the other palaces. The guys who came earlier weren't abandoned because no one wanted to try it, but because they couldn't break through the Restriction, so they gave up."
"I think there must be some great treasure inside this Shaoyang Palace, don't you think?"
Niu Man looked at the others, and after a moment's thought, they all agreed.
Everyone who comes to this Golden Heavenly Tomb wants to enter the Golden Palace at the very back, perched in the clouds, which is undoubtedly the most valuable thing in the entire Golden Heavenly Tomb.
Although they wanted to try to break into Shaoyang Palace, they couldn't help but turn their gaze to that golden palace.
It's unclear whether the tomb's owner designed it this way intentionally, but the golden palace hangs high behind all the other palaces, allowing everyone to clearly see the view above.
Now, three figures have already ascended the steps in front of the Golden Palace.
Ning Qi recognized the three as Fu Chen, Wu Dao, and Ren Zong.
They strolled up the steps, each wanting to be the first to reach the golden palace.
However, the endless golden light transformed into a divine spear and shot down. The three of them used their respective methods to resist desperately, and every step they took was extremely difficult.
Niu Man stroked his chin, a shrewd smile appearing on his ox-like face. He said:
"Brother Ning, no one has entered that golden palace yet. Look, even Fu Chen and his two companions are having difficulty moving."
"Moreover, their actions have alarmed many people, and many have already followed suit. In order to seize the greatest fortuitous opportunity, that place will inevitably become a battlefield."
"If we rush in, even if we can get in, breaking through the numerous Restriction will take a lot of time. Although we have a slight advantage, we'll clear obstacles for future generations and we'll even have to be wary of others."
"In my opinion, instead of fighting for the first entry into that golden palace, why don't we break into this neglected Shaoyang Palace?"
Niu Man's words resonated with everyone. Even Ning Qi glanced at him in surprise, realizing that Niu Man was more intelligent than he had imagined.
Ning Qi nodded slightly and said, "Alright, let's break through the Shaoyang Palace while keeping an eye on the situation at the Golden Palace."
Before the Golden Palace, the spiritual steps are the same as those required to ascend to the Heavenly Palace, totaling nine hundred and ninety-nine steps.
Fu Chen walked alone on the wide spiritual steps. His steps were strange, and with each step he seemed to be landing on a vulnerable spot.
The boundless golden energy above formed divine spears and arrows that shot down, but when they landed on his location, they were far less dangerous than they appeared.
He brandished his blood-red broadsword, blocking and shattering all the incoming golden rays.
Not far away, Ren Zong and Wu Dao teamed up, their spiritual rank advancing at a similar pace to Fu Chen's.
Since they teamed up, their teamwork has become increasingly adept; one is surrounded by starlight energy, while the other casually sets up formations.
However, the two were extremely surprised that Fu Chen alone could keep pace with the two of them.
"Fu Chen, why don't you come with us? How about the three of us travel together?" Ren Zong invited.
However, Fu Chen smiled and suddenly asked, "If I join you, how will the three of us share the spoils?"
Ren Zong and Wu Dao exchanged a glance. Ren Zong said, "Since you're all alone, how about this, you take 20%?"
Fu Chen snorted coldly and said:
"Forget it, I'm already used to being alone and have no experience in cooperating with others. It's most comfortable for me to keep to my own pace."
Are you kidding me? Twenty percent?
Just because he's Rogue Cultivator, do you look down on him?
If Fu Chen didn't have the guidance of his old grandfather Wei Wuyai, he would have been willing to go with the two of them.
But with Wei Wuyai's guidance, he appeared to be the same as the other two, and in fact, he didn't expend much effort to deal with the attack in front of him.
Moreover, you're guaranteed to obtain at least one of the most valuable treasures from this Golden Tomb.
For Fu Chen to break this status quo, he's not stupid. Does he really have to rely on his cultivation level to fight like the two of them? And then join them, losing control of his own destiny?
Only a fool would do that!
Moreover, as the one who opened this Golden Heavenly Tomb, Fu Chen knew that the restrictions of the Xuanzhen Secret Realm were about to be lifted. If he joined the two of them now, he might not be able to escape in the end.
Upon hearing this, Ren Zong's face stiffened, and Wu Dao beside him also looked displeased.
The group consisted of several individuals who were considered prodigies. However, upon hearing that Fu Chen had Ning Qi to retreat by Ning Qi, a celestial being from the Wuji Sword Sect of the Northern Xuan Region, the two felt that Fu Chen was unworthy of being listed as a prodigy.
But now that they see he can keep up with both of them on his own, they've decided to bring him along, and he's still unwilling?
Is 20% really that little?
However, it's not the right time to confront him; let's get into this golden palace first.
The three ascended the ninety-ninth level of the spirit staircase, and a commotion arose behind them.
Several True Disciple and immediately followed.
Ren Zong and Wu Dao's expressions turned even more grim.
They were like those who paved the way ahead, making it much easier for the guys behind them to follow.
However, they had already gained a lot from the palace below, and now they only wanted to obtain the great treasures in the Golden Palace, so they had to rush ahead.
Fortunately, they did not completely remove the obstacle on the spiritual path; a considerable amount of golden divine light still swept backward.
Wu Dao suddenly said to Ren Zong, "I'll use the Formation to move more of these guys in the back!"
Ren Zong smiled and said, "Alright, so they don't take advantage of us!"
Suddenly, the crowd below noticed that the incoming golden divine light had inexplicably increased in number.
For a moment, their ascent of the spirit steps slowed down considerably.
Everyone was confused, assuming it was a test for ascending the spiritual steps.
Their understanding was not actually wrong, but there was a test every ninety-nine steps of the Spirit Rank.
There are 999 steps, with 10 different trials in total.
Fu Chen noticed their subtle actions but remained silent, since it was to his advantage anyway.
He glanced down at the viewpoint; from this vantage point, he should have been able to survey the entire landscape.
To his dismay, once he stepped onto the spiritual staircase, he could only see the situation on the staircase itself.
The scene inside the palace below was shrouded in mist, making it impossible to see clearly.
"The owner of this Golden Heavenly Tomb has certainly thought things through. If one could look down upon the palaces below from the spirit steps, one would have a clear view of who has arrived and which palaces are more important."
They have reached the Spirit Rank, but if they encounter a powerful opponent, they might have to step down.
If you see some hidden and important palaces below, you may be able to go down again to open them.
However, the owner of the Golden Heaven Tomb had a brilliant plan to prevent this situation, which was also a test for those who dared to climb the ladder to heaven.
A white-clad figure appeared in Fu Chen's mind, and he thought to himself:
"I wonder if Ning Qi has arrived yet? Of the five prodigies, three are still missing."
"That barbarian bull, in order to obtain all the spiritual blood of the Hundred Demon Palace, certainly won't come so quickly."
"And that guy Chu Xiaotian has been looking for trouble with Ning Qi. Although he might not be able to defeat Ning Qi, keeping Ning Qi occupied would be advantageous to me..."
"I need to hurry and grab some valuables as soon as possible before making a quick getaway."
Fu Chen stepped onto the hundredth level of the spirit ladder, and suddenly, the attack of the golden divine light vanished completely.
A golden figure at the Primordial Spirit Realm appeared ahead and immediately attacked him.
Behind them, Ren Zong and Wu Dao also discovered the situation that Fu Chen had previously observed.
They both stepped onto the hundredth level of the spirit realm, and immediately two golden figures appeared and attacked.
The three continued climbing while fighting, but for every ten steps they ascended, one more golden figure appeared.
Thus, having learned the pattern, they had no choice but to deal with the golden figure within the tenth tier before moving on to the next tenth tier.
Otherwise, if they rush to the final ten levels in one go, the combined number of golden figures each person faces will be absolutely terrifying!
Although all three were exceptional talents, they couldn't withstand the attacks of so many golden figures.
The main problem is the enormous energy expenditure; who knows what other challenges await?
Below is Shaoyang Palace!
The term "Shaoyang" signifies the rising of yang energy at dawn and dusk, the beginning of life, and the creation of heaven and earth and the birth of all things.
Just as Fu Chen and his two companions ascended to the hundredth level of the Spirit Rank, Ning Qi and the others finally broke through the Restriction of the Shaoyang Palace.
The palace gates opened, and Ning Qi and the others immediately rushed in.
Many later cultivators passed by, but upon seeing the crowd's impressive lineup, they immediately slunk away, not vying for the fortuitous opportunity to enter the Shaoyang Palace.
With so many palaces here, unless it's a special place or someone you have an enemy to fight over, it's simply a waste of time and other great fortuitous opportunity.
Opening the Shaoyang Palace took a lot of his energy, even for Ning Qi.
Unlike the Hundred Demon Palace, the Restriction here are much more difficult and complex. No wonder Wu Dao, who is known as the unparalleled master of Formation, did not stay here.
There are thirty-six array points here, and two arrays are nested and concealed within each other, making the Restriction of the Hundred Demon Palace far more powerful.
Even more terrifying is that each of the array's key points is suppressed by a treasure!
One of the formations is similar to the solution used by the Hundred Demon Palace, with eighteen array eyes that require Spiritual Qi of different attributes and varying strengths.
The other type of attack requires different life essence, vital energy Primordial Spirit power to dispel.
Therefore, this time, the other True Disciple of the Wuji Sword Sect and the demons of the Bull Demon Upper Sect also played important roles.
Once the restrictions were lifted, everyone's faces lit up with anticipation.
The fact that this palace is so heavily guarded suggests that it is absolutely crucial to the entire Golden Tomb.
After entering, Ning Qi removed all the treasures from the array's cores.
There are thirty-six array eyes, eighteen jade stones of rules, three mid-grade spiritual treasures, six incomplete mid-grade spiritual treasures, and nine low-grade spiritual treasures.
Faced with such a windfall, everyone felt as if they had been struck by lightning!
Ning Qi simply waved his hand and gave each person the treasure that contained the key to dispelling the formation.
Although Ning Qi was in charge of dismantling the great formation, everyone else also contributed a lot. In addition, Ning Qi had already gained a lot, so it was time to share the benefits with everyone. He couldn't keep it all for himself.
Among them, the Bull Demons received three incomplete mid-grade spiritual treasures, three low-grade spiritual treasures, and six jades of rules.
The other True Disciple of the Wuji Sword Sect received one mid-grade spiritual treasure, two incomplete mid-grade spiritual treasures, five low-grade spiritual treasures, and eight jades of rules.
The rest all went to Ning Qi.
There are two mid-grade spiritual treasures, one incomplete mid-grade spiritual treasure, one low-grade spiritual treasure, and four jades of rules.
"Brother Ning, this is too generous of you. Are you really going to give it to us?"
Niu Man was dizzy, and the remaining demons also wore expressions of disbelief, clutching the things Ning Qi had given them, as if in a dream.
Although they did not obtain a complete mid-grade spiritual treasure, the three incomplete mid-grade spiritual treasures were priceless, not to mention the other items.
All these things combined probably mean that, apart from that giant and the sect leader, the combined wealth of all the other elders and disciples of the Bull Demon Sect doesn't even amount to this.
They felt that if they were in their shoes, they would never be willing to give up so much.
Even the members of the Wuji Sword Sect held the gifts Ning Qi had given them, completely unable to believe it.
"Of course, do you gentlemen Niu not want it?"
The demons were both amused and exasperated, and instinctively hugged the object even tighter.
All we heard was Niu Man say, "Now that it's in our hands, we can't bear to give it up."
The White Tiger also said, "Brother Ning, from now on, if you need anything, just give the order, and my brothers and I will do anything, even go through Mountain Foot Fire, without batting an eye!"
The other demons echoed their agreement.
Before encountering Ning Qi, all their gains from entering the Xuanzhen Secret Realm totaled less than what they obtained after meeting Ning Qi.
The time spent before and after was vastly different.
They've only been with Ning Qi for less than an hour!
The disciples of the Wuji Sword True Disciple, holding the gifts given to them by Ning Qi, could hardly believe it.
Qin Minghao and Wang Ye, being from the Five Elements Peak, were fine, but the other six were filled with excitement. They probably had no choice but to follow Senior Brother Ning!
Ning Qi reassured everyone, then looked towards the Shaoyang Palace.
What we just obtained was merely the reward for breaking through the Shaoyang Palace's array core; there are other treasures within the Shaoyang Palace.
The layout of Shaoyang Palace is different from that of Baiyao Palace; it actually contains only one main hall!
Ning Qi and his group entered the hall and found a key that shimmered with golden light enshrined inside.
No one could figure out what the key was for, but they knew that since it was enshrined in the Shaoyang Palace, it must be something extraordinary, and it might play a great role in the Golden Heavenly Tomb!
Niu Man said, "Brother Ning, please accept this key. We would never dare to ask for anything more."
The demons also spoke one by one:
"Yes, Brother Ning, we didn't contribute much to begin with, but we were able to play a small role thanks to your guidance. Anyone who dares to touch this key, we'll be the first to get our hands on them."
Ning Qi smiled.
"Alright, I'll accept it. Once I find its use, and if I make any further gains, I'll share some of the profits with everyone."
He had long known that there was a rare treasure inside the Shaoyang Palace, which was probably related to the most important thing in the Golden Heavenly Tomb.
Now that he has already given everyone a lot, even if he keeps this treasure for himself, no one will be unhappy.
"No, no, no!" Niu Man quickly said.
"If we accept anything from you again, Brother Ning, we really don't know how we'll ever be able to return it."
The founder of their Bull Demon Sect was a green bull who attained enlightenment, Inheritance the teachings of a peerless master who understood the principle of taking profits best.
Therefore, their sect had a good reputation in both the North and South regions, and their disciples were mostly straightforward and honest, with few scheming or treacherous followers.
Ning Qi has given them now far exceeds their expectations; how could they dare to covet anything else?
If it's something obtained through one's own strength, then that's fine.
Afterwards, the group left Shaoyang Palace.
Looking up, Fu Chen and his companions had climbed several dozen more steps to reach the Heavenly Palace.
"Senior Brother Ning, are we heading to the Golden Heavenly Tomb?" Jiang Qingxue asked.
"Let's wait a little longer. We'll follow them after they've climbed the seven hundred steps. What do you think, Brother Niu?"
Niu Man replied, "I think it's feasible."
A playful smile suddenly appeared on his ox-like face, and he added, "Those guys are probably still wondering why we haven't shown up yet."
Don't they know where we are?
Niu Man replied, "After I arrived here, I sent Brother White Tiger to check it out. Once we reached the top of the Heavenly Ladder, we couldn't see what was below."
"I see, that makes things easier."
Afterwards, Ning Qi and his group broke through the palace and formation below, and obtained many more treasures.
The only pity is that the palace behind this golden tomb is completely inaccessible by air. It is Maze with many winding paths, and it is impossible to find any of the areas hidden within.
They never found another palace with such terrifying Restriction as Shaoyang Palace.
About an hour passed.
Ning Qi and the others looked up and saw that Fu Chen and the others had just reached the 700th step on the Heavenly Ladder.
The moment they stepped onto the ladder, rows of stone soldiers appeared, each clad in armor, arrayed and attacking the group.
A single, casual strike can shatter the void; it is terrifying.
"Alright, it's time for us to climb the Heavenly Ladder."
Before long, Ning Qi led the two groups of people up the Heavenly Ladder.
Their appearance immediately drew the attention of everyone on the Heavenly Ladder.
Because of the experience of those who had gone before them, and because they had a full complement of people and the two sects cooperated seamlessly, Ning Qi and his group ascended the Heavenly Ladder extremely quickly.
In just a few breaths, he reached the hundredth level of the spirit ladder.
In the first hundred steps, people have already died on the Heavenly Ladder, and in the second area, the number of dead is even greater.
Blood stained the jade steps, and a golden figure appeared, stepping on the crimson stain, blocking the way.
However, by forming a defensive formation, the group reached the third area in just a quarter of an hour.
Ahead, Ren Zong and his two companions destroyed the stone soldiers that appeared before them. Upon seeing Ning Qi and Niu Man arrive, they immediately felt a sense of crisis.
Seeing that the two groups were working together and had a large number of people made the urgency even more palpable.
Fu Chen's body surface flashed with Blood Qi, and he suddenly transformed into a blur, rushing straight upwards.
Seeing this, Ren Zongwu was not willing to fall behind and immediately unleashed his full power, chasing after them at lightning speed.
To their astonishment, Fu Chen seemed to possess a strange quality; the stone soldiers on the Heavenly Ladder Jade Steps seemed unable to detect him, allowing him to charge forward unimpeded.
What happened?
Wu Dao narrowed his eyes and said, "Fu Chen probably possesses a secret treasure, which he was reluctant to use until the very end."
"Damn it, no wonder he didn't want to team up with us, so that's why."
"Brother Ren, there's no need to be angry. I also have a solution."
Wu Dao pulled out a complete set of magic arrays from his body, and with a flick of his wrist, a layer of Law Power barrier immediately enveloped the two of them. The stone soldiers on the Heavenly Ladder Jade Steps could no longer sense their presence.
Ren Zong was overjoyed.
The two gave chase again.
Below, Ning Qi and the others noticed the unusual condition on Fu Chen and the other two.
Niu Man exclaimed in alarm, "Oh no! Those guys all have rare treasures on them; they're going to beat us to it!"
The group quickly sped up and gave chase.
Only Ning Qi remained calm. He suddenly stopped, as if sensing something.
"Brother Ning, what's wrong?"
Ning Qi took out the key he had obtained from Shaoyang Palace again. The golden key shone brightly, enveloping Ning Qi, Ning Qi immediately felt a sense of lightness throughout his body.
Immediately, a golden cloud appeared beneath his feet, carrying him upwards.
Niu Man and the others were dumbfounded upon seeing this.
So, is the key to Shaoyang Palace related to the ladder to heaven?
Ning Qi grasped the key and pointed it at everyone. Everyone felt a sense of lightness, as if the pressure from the Heavenly Ladder Jade Steps had disappeared.
However, no golden cloud rose beneath their feet, but no one cared about that at the moment.
Ning Qi reached the front, and they immediately followed behind. Enveloped in golden light, the ladder to heaven was no longer an obstacle.
And so, in an instant, the heavenly ladder in front of the golden palace could no longer stop the crowd.
Aside from them, the other cultivators climbing the Heavenly Ladder almost couldn't resist falling off the ladder upon seeing this.
It's their first time climbing the Heavenly Ladder, so why are they acting like they're using their own back door?
The crowd beat their chests and stamped their feet, utterly furious.
Some people wanted to follow Ning Qi and the others, hoping to see if they would also be blocked by the Heavenly Ladder.
But a merciless attack struck, instantly killing him.
This immediately deterred others who shared the same idea from even trying it.
The others could only watch their retreating figures as they continued their climb.
Only after Ning Qi and the others disappeared from the Heavenly Ladder did everyone suddenly realize that the Restriction on the Heavenly Ladder seemed to have disappeared.
No one knew what went wrong, but it was a good thing nonetheless, and everyone rushed forward immediately, afraid of falling behind and being overtaken by the crowd.
As for what happened behind them, Ning Qi and the others were unaware of it for the time being.
They had reached the highest point of the Golden Tomb. The Golden Palace was incredibly spacious. As soon as they entered the palace, they felt as insignificant as dust, as if they had arrived at the end of the world. It was truly bizarre.
However, considering that this place was created by an ancestor at the peak of the Dao Integration Realm, everyone was no longer surprised.
Inside the grand hall.
Suddenly, an astonishing fluctuation was emitted, and Ning Qi and the others immediately rushed in.
As soon as they entered, they saw Fu Chen snatch a Jade Slip scroll containing Cultivation Method from a golden statue.
Its surface gleams with gold, giving it an extraordinary appearance.
Based on a rough guess, the only Cultivation Method that could be displayed in the Golden Palace is the Dao-Merging Profound Technique.
It might just be the Cultivation Method practiced throughout the life of the owner of this Golden Heavenly Tomb, that ancestor at the peak of the Dao Integration Realm.
Upon seeing Fu Chen succeed, two cold shouts immediately rang out!
"Fu Chen, put down your Cultivation Method."
"Leave your Cultivation Method behind, or you'll have nowhere to hide in the Southern True Domain!"
Wu Dao and Ren Zong shouted in succession.
Fu Chen was practically cursing!
Inside the hall, with so many things around, why are they all fixated on the Cultivation Method they've taken?
However, he also knew that the strongest beings in both the North and South Domains were only at the Integration Realm.
Those giants have been trapped in the Integration Realm for countless years, unable to see the road ahead, and praying that one day they can step into the Dao Integration Realm.
For both regions, if even one of the top sects can reach the Dao Integration Realm, they will immediately become the supreme rulers of the North and South, and may even unify the North and South regions, and reproduce the glory of the Xuanzhen Region.
Therefore, the Daoist Mystery Technique is of such great importance, how could one not strive for it?
But it was impossible for Fu Chen to let go; he quickly glanced at the objects in the hands of the other statues in the hall.
The elixir exhaled auspicious clouds and emitted seven-colored precious light, making it clear at a glance that it was a miraculous elixir that could only be used by those at the Integration Realm.
There is a superior spiritual sword that emits water and fire in a self-circulating manner, with the two colors flashing and intertwining.
Water and fire are inherently incompatible, yet they coexist peacefully on this sword, which is truly extraordinary.
In the hand of another statue is an enormous, perfectly round jade of rules, with only a single color on it!
A single-color jade is extremely rare to find in the Mysterious Realm!
Although he didn't know what the rules were, Fu Chen knew that what was displayed here was definitely not an ordinary thing.
Its size is as large as a winnowing basket. If one were to obtain it, it could supply several people with enough material for cultivation, allowing them to immediately comprehend its rules and enter the realm of the Void Path.
There were so many things that Fu Chen simply didn't have time to look at.
Because the phantom image of stars appeared around Ren Zong, he actually attacked him.
Wu Dao then unleashed a magic array, which enveloped him directly.
Fu Chen was extremely distressed. If he hadn't wasted so much time before, and if the secret treasure he used hadn't only lasted a short time and could only be used in the final Heavenly Ladder, he wouldn't have only managed to snatch the Dao Integration Profound Technique!
Fu Chen's figure flashed, as if he had teleported, and he appeared in front of another statue.
He reached for the Water and Fire Dao Sword in the statue's hand, wanting to take another treasure.
"You dare, you brat!"
Ren Zong and Wu Dao shouted angrily in unison!
They didn't know how Fu Chen had dodged their attacks, but now that Fu Chen wanted to take another spiritual treasure, they couldn't tolerate it.
Fortunately, the superior-grade spiritual treasure sword seemed to possess its own will, and before Fu Chen's hand could even get close, it actually slashed at him.
Fu Chen was startled and teleported away again.
"Chen'er, hurry! Ning Qi has arrived too!"
The voice of his ever-present grandfather, Wei Wuyai, echoed in his mind, causing Fu Chen's heart to pound wildly.
Seeing that Fu Chen's eyes were red and he still hesitated, Wei Wuyai continued to urge him:
"Taking this Dao Integration Profound Technique is enough. Don't forget, the restrictions of the Profound Truth Secret Realm are about to be lifted. If you don't leave now, given the Dao Integration Profound Technique's appeal to the Nascent Soul Realm giants of the Northern and Southern Regions, they will definitely target you and search for you even if they have to dig three feet into the ground!"
Fu Chen gritted his teeth and glanced at Ning Qi.
Finally, his figure vanished like smoke within the golden palace.
Ren Zongwu's attack landed on Fu Chen's illusory image, shattering it, enraging both of them.
"Damn it, what did Fu Chen have on him? He managed to get away!"
The two were furious; Fu Chen had actually taken away their Dao-Merging Profound Technique!
Wu Dao fared slightly better. His sect wasn't strong, lacking a Nascent Soul Realm expert to oversee it. However, Ren Zong felt he had missed his greatest opportunity. As the top True Disciple of the Heavenly Chen Sect, he knew how important the Dao Integration Technique was to the sect.
If he could obtain it, their Heavenly Star Sect would definitely leap to become the largest sect in both the North and South Domains!
Of course, Wu Dao also had some regrets.
If he obtains it, even if he cannot keep it, he can still gain a great favor and might even become the personal disciple of one of the Nascent Soul Realm giants.
The two of them naturally noticed the arrival of Ning Qi and the others.
Fu Chen was no longer there, and they couldn't find him anywhere, so they naturally focused their attention on the Water and Fire Dao Sword.
From their perspective, this sword was not simply a fusion of water and fire attributes, but rather possessed complete water and fire rules.
Its value is second only to the Daoist Mystery Technique.
After all, a Void Realm expert has only comprehended one rule.
The Water and Fire Dao Swords are mutually reinforcing and mutually restraining; even a Nascent Soul Realm expert could not create such a spiritual treasure.
Therefore, the two of them acted simultaneously, grabbing at the sword.
However, just like it had done to Fu Chen before, the sword swept lightly and neutralized both of their attacks.
The attacks from the two were far too weak for Dao Jian.
Possessing the power of two rules already surpasses the scope of a Void Realm expert; however, the Water and Fire Dao Swords are ultimately spiritual treasures, not something a person can control.
They tried multiple times, but to no avail.
Niu Man was also heartbroken by Fu Chen's departure.
Ning Qi, on the other hand, didn't seem to care as much as Ren Zong and the others when he saw that Fu Chen was holding the Dao Integration Technique.
Ning Qi was particularly drawn to the Dao sword that possessed the power of water and fire principles.
If he could obtain it, he could not only forge the Origin of the sword rules in the True Martial, but also forge the Origin of the water and fire rules.
With the integration of three fundamental Origin, his strength will surely advance by leaps and bounds, allowing him to firmly establish himself in the Rule Realm.
Seeing that repeated attacks had failed to take down the Water and Fire Dao Sword, and that more and more people were breaking into the Golden Palace.
People from the Ren, Zong, Wu, and Dao sects also arrived at this place.
Ren Zong took direct action, suppressing the other Rogue Cultivator and having the sect's True Disciple disciples block the gate.
Today, the remaining treasures in this golden palace must be distributed according to strength!