The palace beneath the river

"Action."

Shi Xiaokun gave the order.

"Rustle..."

Countless Ants and Giant Bees began to move.

Each one of them, fearless of death, charged towards the river of blood ahead.

The dense, countless shapes were enough to send chills down one's spine.

They quickly reached the banks of the Blood River.

"Whoosh!"

"Splash!"

"..."

The next moment, the Blood Python in the blood river also began to move.

Upon their appearance, they were enraged by the countless Ants army and the flying Giant Bees before them.

This incredibly powerful Spirit Beast was provoked by this Spirit Beast that resembled an ant.

How could I possibly swallow this insult?

So they roared and charged at the Ants and Giant Bees below.

We're going to teach these ants a lesson.

"Click!"

"Puff!"

In an instant, this place became a living hell.

Under Shi Xiaokun's control, the Ants and Giant Bees became fearless and reckless.

They charged forward relentlessly, determined to tear the Blood Python apart.

However, no matter how much they struggled, they couldn't inflict any real damage on the Blood Python.

By this time, because there were so many Ants, many had already crawled onto the Blood Python's body. The Blood Python twisted its massive body, managing to crush some of the Ants.

But then many more Ants climbed up again.

The Blood Python was completely surrounded and there was no way for it to escape.

But no matter how these Ants tried to bite the Blood Python, they couldn't even tear its skin.

It could only use its hook-like claws to cling tightly to the Blood Python.

"Buzz!"

The Giant Bees was not to be outdone and began to attack the Blood Python relentlessly.

Their spikes are poisonous; even a little bit can cause poisoning.

The Blood Python's skin will be stimulated and turn even redder.

Where the Giant Bees bee stung, Ants will come.

Then you can bite off a piece of meat.

This actually allowed them to break through the Blood Python's defenses. However, they were still too weak and couldn't harm the Blood Python at all.

However, this completely attracted the Blood Python's attention.

Ning Qi watched this scene with a solemn expression.

"Master, we can proceed now."

Shi Xiaokun glanced around and reminded them, "Currently, all the Blood Python here have been attracted."

"Yes, it's time."

Ning Qi nodded and then suddenly set off, rushing towards the Blood River.

As he charged forward, he concealed his presence.

It didn't attract the Blood Python's attention at all.

By this time, they were already entangled by Ants and Giant Bees.

Ning Qi arrived at the riverbank and jumped in without hesitation.

"Whoosh!" When they reappeared, they were already deep underwater.

He accelerated several times, like an arrow released from a bow, and instantly arrived at the palace below.

"Buzz!"

The moment he arrived, the Formation Restriction here were activated.

A curtain of blood erupted, blocking him outside.

"Snort."

Ning Qi didn't speak, he just snorted coldly.

He then activated the power of a Origin Formation.

It struck suddenly.

The blood-red curtain cracked in the blink of an eye.

Without a second thought, Ning Qi crawled inside.

After he entered, the blood curtain reformed, and everything seemed as if nothing had happened. Ning Qi, upon entering, said to Shi Xiaokun within his Sea of Consciousness, "Withdraw."

"OK."

After Shi Xiaokun responded, he went outside.

They took away their Ants and Giant Bees.

As the army withdrew, the area gradually returned to calm.

The Blood Python were enraged, and some even chased after it for a distance.

However, they ultimately gave up.

Clearly, what's here is more important than their revenge.

After the Blood Python abandoned the insects, they all returned to the blood river.

After they returned, they put everything back in its original place, thus restoring the palace to its former glory.

From beginning to end, they didn't notice that there was an extra person in the group.

Ning Qi had already arrived at the row of Side Room. Each of these Side Room was interconnected.

Passing through the Side Room, you'll find the main halls.

Finally, there was their palace.

Ning Qi began searching the room for valuable treasures.

He didn't let go of anything he considered useful.

They were all put away.

After searching the row of Side Room, he began to walk down a side corridor.

Go through this corridor, and you'll reach the backyard.

Beyond this point, he could see the palace.

However, he didn't rush over; instead, he continued his search from there.

I'm looking for some resources.

At this moment, he had arrived in front of a side Side Room. A phantom figure that Shi Xiaokun had condensed from his Sea of Consciousness had been following Ning Qi.

Be ready to remind him at any time.

How's the situation outside?

Ning Qi turned his head and asked seriously.

"Master, the situation outside is good; the Blood Python is guarding this place."

"After I ordered the insects to retreat, I didn't pursue them further."

Shi Xiaokun quickly responded.

"Yes, the Blood Python here completely cover everything above; I can't see anything outside."

Ning Qi felt relieved and pointed to the area above their heads.

Here, he was already pinned beneath the massive body of the Blood Python.

If it weren't for the many blood-red Spirit Stone in the palace courtyard that could be used for lighting...

Ning Qi had to unleash his Divine Sense to see the surroundings. "Master, I sense some fluctuations here, so there must be something valuable here!"

After observing for a while, Shi Xiaokun came over and spoke to Ning Qi.

"Yes, I can feel it too, but I don't know where it is."

Ning Qi nodded and continued, "I've already searched the front Side Room and the main hall."

"We found nothing. This place is strange; it's like it's deliberately trying to attract attention."

"That's how you make it impossible for people to tell where he is."

"Yes, that's how you protect yourself!"

Shi Xiaokun said with a sigh, "However, Master, it's alright."

"It's just us here, and the Blood Python is guarding us."

"Even if someone could come, they couldn't possibly get in."

"Who could possibly get past these Blood Python, each with the strength of Archaic Golden Immortal?"

"However, we need to hurry." Ning Qi nodded, then continued, "Only by hurrying can we leave here as soon as possible."

"Only in this way can we seek out Inheritance."

"Master, is it possible that the Inheritance is right here?"

Shi Xiaokun suddenly thought of something, "Think about it, how could there be several Blood Python with the strength of Archaic Golden Immortal guarding this place?"

"There's definitely something there!"

"Not necessarily, but it's also possible."

"Alright then, I'll have Miss Xu and the others come out too."

"Anyway, there's no danger here."

Suddenly, you had an idea and said with a smile, "This way, we can shorten our search time."

"Yes, Medicine Spirit and the others can come too."

Shi Xiaokun nodded and followed up with the suggestion.

"He and the Black Shadow are at the cave entrance. They'll contact me telepathically if anything happens." "They won't be back for now."

Ning Qi shook his head and explained the situation.

"Oh, did the kid say anything else?"

When Shi Xiaokun mentioned him, he couldn't help but ask.

No, he knows he did something wrong.

"Moreover, he loves freedom."

"I encountered a Black Shadow outside before; he was quite powerful."

"He was given a servant as compensation."

"You know, making him Sword Spirit back then wasn't easy for him."

Ning Qi shook his head and replied.

"That's good. This way, he'll have company and be more obedient."

Shi Xiaokun nodded after hearing Ning Qi's words and said, "Yes, that's exactly what I meant."

Ning Qi responded with a smile.

The reason he assigned a servant to the Medicine Spirit was to prevent the Medicine Spirit from getting too bored.

This will prevent him from doing anything impulsive.

"That's good, leaving him at the cave entrance will be safe."

"If it were just him, who knows what problems he might cause."

Shi Xiaokun continued.

"Well, it's alright, I'll still call Miss Xu and the others out."

After Ning Qi agreed, he opened his Inner Realm portal.

Then, Shi Xiaokun was instructed to go in and call Xu Qingqiu and Tu Hu out.

Shi Xiaokun accepted the order and went inside.

In no time at all, they had all come out in groups. "Young Master Ning, how did you find a place like this?"

After Xu Qingqiu came out, she asked curiously.

"Luck."

Ning Qi's success can only be attributed to luck.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to find such a place.

"Master, shall we begin now?"

Tu Hu also came over and asked.

"Okay, sure."

Ning Qi nodded, then reminded him, "Later, you guys go this way, I'll go that way."

"Also, if you discover any secret rooms or similar places, be sure to let me know."

"You'll be mainly responsible for this area, so we can ensure everyone's safety."

"Don't act on your own, lest something go wrong." "Yes, Master, I'll go right away."

After Tu Hu agreed, he prepared to set off.

"Master, then I'll go with Miss Xu."

Shi Xiaokun volunteered to protect Xu Qingqiu.

He was also well aware of Xu Qingqiu's place in Ning Qi's heart.

It's impossible to let her act alone.

"Okay, you just need to protect her."

"It's settled then, let's split up and get to work!"

After Ning Qi agreed, he waved goodbye to the group.

I started searching in one direction on my own.

Tu Hu found a direction for himself.

Shi Xiaokun and Xu Qingqiu went in the same direction. Ning Qi walked through the long corridor and soon arrived at a secluded courtyard.

This place looks more like the living quarters of Palace Maid and servants.

The houses are noticeably shorter than a person.

After he arrived, he began to observe the situation.

I'm looking for some resources.

However, after searching several Side Room, they found nothing.

Finally, they arrived at the largest main room in the courtyard.

As he walked in, he felt a gust of wind blow through the air.

A sharp glint suddenly flashed in his eyes.

Just one glance at this place and I felt a sense of familiarity.

"This sounds so familiar!"

"If Medicine Spirit were here, he would definitely know what's going on here." Ning Qi looked around at the surroundings, his expression grave. "It's a pity we had him guarding the cave entrance."

He looked around at the surroundings, and the more he looked, the more familiar they seemed.

Especially the layout here—isn't it almost identical to the Mountain Gate of the Mount Buzhou fragments that Wei Xian and his group brought back?

So, this is where the secret lies.

Perhaps, as Shi Xiaokun said, this place might be related to the fragments of Mount Buzhou.

Ning Qi thought to himself, focusing his attention on the room.

Let's begin observing the situation here.

Here, he also discovered a Side Room, and went inside.

They were astonished to find the same tables and chairs as before.

The carvings on them are all exactly the same.

He stepped forward and reached out to stroke it.

They all seemed to have the same texture. Ning Qi began his search here.

At first, nothing was found.

Later, he found a mechanism by his bedside.

After it was unscrewed, the ground next to it began to shake.

"Boom!"

The next moment, the ground opened up.

A passageway large enough for one person to descend into appeared.

Pure Spiritual Qi fluctuations emanated from this passage.

Ning Qi glanced at it and then directly transmitted his voice to Shi Xiaokun.

"I've discovered a secret room. I'll go down and check it out."

"If anything happens to you, handle it yourselves."

"If you encounter any tricky problems, wait until I come out before we talk," Ning Qi explained his situation.

"Understood, Master!"

Shi Xiaokun responded within his Sea of Consciousness.

After receiving his response, Ning Qi went straight downstairs.

They quickly walked downstairs.

Inside the passage, Ning Qi looked at the patterns on the stone walls.

This is becoming increasingly certain that this is a place related to Mount Buzhou.

Everything here feels strangely familiar.

Ning Qi watched for a while before continuing down the path.

Follow this passageway downwards.

They soon arrived at a secret underground chamber.

Inside this secret room, Ning Qi also saw some antique calligraphy and paintings. The Mountain Gate he used was the same as the one used by Wei Xian and his group.

He picked up some of them and looked at them; they contained records of everything about Mount Buzhou.

"This should be the place."

"These people are really clever; they know no one will care what's going on in the servants' quarters."

"So they deliberately created this trap here, probably so that someone could get in."

"They won't come here to observe the situation like I did."

Ning Qi smiled and said, "Perhaps this is why I, as a descendant of Mount Buzhou, can sense different places."

After talking to himself, he turned his attention to the other Exit of the secret room.

Here was a stone gate, and he slowly walked over.

"Buzz!"

First, I felt a tremendous resistance.

This resistance is also very familiar. Isn't this the Formation fluctuation of If Water Three Thousand?

Ning Qi smiled, then waved his hand.

A Water Runes erupted from within his body, instantly neutralizing the fluctuation.

This rendered the Formation on the stone gate ineffective instantly.

He walked straight up and reached out to push the stone door open.

"Boom!"

The stone door was opened effortlessly.

"Call!"

After the stone door was opened, a refreshing breeze blew out.

After the gentle breeze blew by, Ning Qi squinted his eyes, savoring the long-lost sense of familiarity.

"This is it!"

He sighed softly and slowly opened his eyes.