The Seven Star Mountain Range lay in the northeastern part of Seven Immortals Star, stretching for tens of millions of li. It had seven relatively prominent peaks, and when viewed from high above, their arrangement closely resembled the Northern Dipper's seven stars, hence its name.
A deafening boom came from deep within the mountain range, accompanied by a shrill, hurried flute melody.
At the southwestern corner of the Seven Star Mountain Range was a valley that branched in every direction.
The valley was littered with enormous pits. Two corpses lay on the ground, while Xiao Yilong gripped a miniature Nascent Soul in his right hand and searched its soul.
A streak of golden light flew over from afar and, before long, landed in the valley.
The light faded, revealing a curvaceous middle-aged woman in a golden dress. Her aura was somewhat weaker than Xiao Yilong's.
"How is it? The Soul-Suppressing Flute wasn't on him?"
The woman in the golden dress asked impatiently. The Soul-Suppressing Flute was one of the Heavenly Sound Sect's seven great sect-protecting treasures, ranked two hundredth on the Star Domain Divine Weapon List.
Many years ago, infighting had broken out within the Heavenly Sound Sect. An elder of the Body Integration Realm had left the sect with the Soul-Suppressing Flute, and they had finally tracked him down.
"It was on him, but he refined an imitation that was also listed on the Star Domain Divine Weapon List, though ranked much lower. He gave it to his avatar, which perished while seeking treasure in a dangerous place."
Xiao Yilong said gravely, taking out a jet-black jade flute. Exquisite patterns were carved across its surface, and it radiated astonishing spiritual energy.
"Where did it go treasure-hunting?"
The woman in the golden dress asked casually. As long as they recovered