The Secret of Peak No. 36

They bid Wen Dao farewell.

Zhao Gan walked in front, leading the way while quietly explaining the layout.

Xuanji Hall covered a vast expanse. Thirty-six peaks stood like pillars holding up the sky, encircling the central halls.

Each peak was a world unto itself, with a Spirit Vein, arrays, and Cave Mansions. All who lived on them were core figures of the hall.

"Peak No. 36 has stood empty for a hundred years."

Zhao Gan's voice grew a little heavy as he spoke.

"A century ago, its master was Li Tianxing, the former guest elder of Xuanji Hall."

"Senior Li was only one step away from becoming an Immortal Emperor."

"Unfortunately, he suffered a fatal corruption during an encounter with the Abnormal Clan. After returning, he sealed himself beneath the peak and ultimately chose to pass away."

Su Ming's expression tightened.

"Senior Li was a man worthy of respect," Zhao Gan added.

"He could have escaped, but to cover his fellow disciples, he held off three Abnormal Clan members at the Immortal Emperor Peak Stage."

"Before he died, he also sealed the abnormal remains left within his body deep underground to keep the corruption from spreading."

As they spoke, the group arrived at Peak No. 36.

The peak towered into the clouds, its slopes marked by the passage of years. Remnants of its array Restrictions still operated faintly, giving off a desolate, oppressive air.

"Please wait a moment. I'll remove the outer Restrictions first."

Zhao Gan took out a token and sent an incantation into it.

The Restrictions covering the peak slowly parted, revealing a stone path that climbed upward.

Su Ming stepped onto the stairs, and Luo Yiyi followed close behind.

As they climbed, Su Ming could clearly sense the peak's former glory.

Though its Spirit Vein had waned,