Ye Hongyu pondered briefly, then said, "I cannot keep helping you indefinitely. If you truly can find that place, we will go together. We will each take one set of Spirit Bones. The Literary Ancestor's Spirit Bones will be yours; I only need the Fourth Realm Great Scholar's Spirit Bones to keep with me."
Fang Yun was overjoyed. "Thank you, Master Hongyu."
Yet a trace of regret surfaced in Ye Hongyu's eyes. "Alas, I have not become a Literary Grandmaster."
"Burial Saint Valley is a sacred land for cultivation, where everyone can seek an opportunity for Saint Enfeoffment. Your willingness to help me is already an immense kindness. I would not dare ask for more."
Fang Yun understood the implication of Ye Hongyu's words: the Human Race's current Literary Grandmasters would not help Fang Yun in Burial Saint Valley. Had Ye Hongyu already become a Literary Grandmaster, he would certainly have stayed by Fang Yun's side throughout this journey, lending him his full support.
After settling a few details, the two turned and flew away from Burial Saint Valley toward Moon-Splitting Lake.
Although Moon-Splitting Lake was dangerous, the burial site lay only along its edge. Barring any surprises, they would certainly not encounter powerful enemies. If they met ordinary Fierce Spirits, they had nothing to fear with Ye Hongyu there.
On the way, they discussed their experiences since entering Burial Saint Valley. Fang Yun learned that Ye Hongyu had obtained only two Sacred Qi Clusters so far, and had used one up in his battles along the way.
The two flew swiftly without encountering any obstacles and soon reached Moon-Splitting Lake.
Obstacles lay everywhere in Burial Saint Valley. Most places consisted of undulating mountains blanketed in sacred might, and no one dared fly above their peaks. Moon-Splitting Lake, however, had