Just as Qin Mu and Duobao were observing the living beings standing in line,
Yu Ding's gaze wandered over the two of them.
When he had first seen Qin Mu and Duobao arrive, he had vaguely sensed an indescribable layer of Karma entwining them, as though they possessed some mysterious connection to the Heavenly Dao.
He had cultivated for many years and was quite sensitive to the workings of fate.
That was precisely why he had taken the initiative to approach them earlier, hoping to uncover the truth.
What shocked Yu Ding even more was this.
Daoist Duobao was one thing, but Qin Mu was actually a disciple of the Three Pure Ones!
In the Primordial World, who did not know the name of the Three Pure Ones?
They were Pangu's Orthodox Lineage, the Dao Ancestor's direct disciples, and in the Future, they would become the most supreme Saint's Orthodoxy between Heaven and Earth!
Countless mighty cultivators had tried desperately to enter the Three Pure Ones' Disciple ranks, yet could not even find their mountain gate.
And today, he had actually encountered a true disciple of the Three Pure Ones!
"Qin Mu must be extraordinary to have joined the Three Pure Ones' Disciple ranks."
"If I can forge a good connection with him here, it may bring me tremendous benefits in the future."
"Perhaps I can even use this connection to join the Three Pure Ones' Disciple ranks myself."
At this thought, Yu Ding could not help but feel stirred.
In the present-day Primordial Wilderness, everyone knew this.
Hongjun Dao Ancestor had distributed the Saint Positions during his third sermon. The Three Pure Ones, Nuwa, and the two from the West would become the Six Saints of All Heavens.
If he could also enter a Saint's Orthodoxy like Qin Mu, would that not be a single step to the heavens?
While Yu Ding was lost in his fantasies, Qin Mu withdrew his gaze and asked,
"Fellow Daoist Yu Ding, why are so many people lining up at Buzhou Mountain? Are there requirements for entering the mountain?"
At the same time, Duobao turned to Yu Ding as well.
"Yes!"
"Can't one simply enter Buzhou Mountain directly? Why is there a need to line up?"
To Qin Mu and Duobao, the opportunities within Buzhou Mountain would surely draw countless living beings.
Everyone wanted to claim the opportunities and treasures for themselves.
So why were they obediently standing in line?
Seeing Qin Mu and Duobao's puzzled expressions, Yu Ding smiled helplessly before explaining,
"You two may not know this."
"Though Buzhou Mountain was formed from Great God Pangu's spine, its opportunities naturally belong to those fated to obtain them."
"But this place is now the territory of the Wu Clan."
"The Wu Clan does not cultivate the Primordial Spirit and only tempers the flesh, but they are immensely powerful. The Twelve Ancestral Witches in particular are all Quasi-Saint-level existences. Who would dare force their way in?"
At this point, Yu Ding paused slightly. He glanced toward the entrance at the very front, then continued,
"To enter Buzhou Mountain, one must obtain the Wu Clan's approval."
"The Wu Clan loves battle."
"They have set up challenges at the entrance. Only those who defeat the Wu Clan member guarding it can qualify to enter Buzhou Mountain!"
After Yu Ding's explanation, Qin Mu and Duobao finally understood.
"So that's how it is."
"I thought we could enter directly."
"I didn't expect the Wu Clan to be guarding this place!"
Duobao sighed, then looked toward Qin Mu and asked,
"Fellow Daoist Qin Mu."
"What do you think?"
Qin Mu smiled faintly and replied,
"Since this place is under the Wu Clan's control, we should naturally follow their rules."
Hearing this, Duobao nodded and thought to himself,
I wonder how strong the Wu Clan member guarding the entrance is?
Boom!
Just as Duobao was pondering this, an earthshaking boom suddenly rang out from the entrance ahead.
Qin Mu and the other two were all startled. They quickly looked toward the sound.
There, they saw a figure flying backward like a meteor before crashing heavily into a nearby mountainside.
The impact instantly shattered that section of the mountain, sending dust soaring into the sky.
Before long, the tremors subsided and the dust dispersed.
Looking closely, they saw a living being with the cultivation of a Golden Immortal sprawled limply on the ground, barely breathing. It had clearly suffered grave injuries.
"What?"
"Even a Golden Immortal was defeated?"
"Who exactly is guarding the entrance to Buzhou Mountain for the Wu Clan?"
Duobao said in stunned disbelief, unable to suppress a shiver of apprehension.
After all, he himself was only at the Golden Immortal realm.
Qin Mu narrowed his eyes at the sight and inwardly sighed,
"The Wu Clan truly is formidable!"
With that thought, Qin Mu steadied himself, glanced at Duobao and Yu Ding, and said,
"Come, let's go take a look!"
With that, the three did not delay and headed toward the entrance ahead.
Before long, Qin Mu and the others reached the very front.
On an open patch of ground at the entrance, another living being leaped forward to challenge the Wu Clan member guarding the entrance.
Boom! Boom!
Bang! Bang...
As the two fought, the earth shook and the mountains trembled.
But before long, the living being was blasted away by a single punch from the Wu Clan member.
"Who else wishes to challenge me?"
A furious roar exploded like thunder, making the eardrums of the many living beings present ache.
Qin Mu fixed his gaze ahead and saw a giant standing proudly in the open ground at the entrance. He was massively built, his muscles coiled like horned dragons.
His skin gleamed with a bronze-like luster, his eyes blazed like torches, and baleful energy surged around him.
With only a brief look, Qin Mu realized it.
The Wu Clan member guarding the entrance was a Great Witch.
"A Great Witch is actually guarding this place!"
Qin Mu could not help but exclaim.
Within the Wu Clan, bloodline was paramount.
Below the Twelve Ancestral Witches, the Great Witches were the strongest.
The entire Wu Clan cultivated neither the Primordial Spirit nor the immortal path, but the power of their flesh could shake mountains and rivers.
Ordinary Golden Immortals were simply no match for them!
"Gulp..."
Seeing another Golden Immortal get blasted away by the Great Witch, Duobao swallowed hard and inwardly sighed,
"A Golden Immortal is no match for this Great Witch at all."
"The treasure mountain is right before us, yet we can't enter!"
After thinking for a moment, Duobao glanced at Qin Mu.
Though he himself was only a Golden Immortal, Qin Mu was a level above him, already at the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm.
Moreover, when they had fought over the Innate Spiritual Root, the Yellow Middle Plum,
Qin Mu had slain a late-stage Grand Unity Golden Immortal while only at the early stage of the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm.
In Duobao's view, Qin Mu had a great chance of succeeding in the challenge and entering Buzhou Mountain.
After pondering for a while, Duobao came back to himself, shifted his gaze to Yu Ding, and asked,
"May I ask, Fellow Daoist Yu Ding."
"Have you challenged him before?"
At Duobao's question, an awkward expression immediately appeared on True Person Yu Ding's face.
After a brief pause, he gave an embarrassed smile and replied,
"To be honest, I challenged him earlier."
"However, with my Golden Immortal cultivation, I was simply no match for that Great Witch."
"After exchanging only a few moves with him, I was defeated."
As he said this, True Person Yu Ding shook his head and sighed helplessly.
After hearing Yu Ding's words, Duobao's heart tightened, and he became somewhat hesitant.
Beside him, Qin Mu narrowed his eyes. A sharp glint flashed through them as his gaze locked onto the Great Witch, and he murmured,
"There is a reason the Wu Clan can dominate a region of the Primordial Wilderness."
"Their physical bodies are truly terrifyingly strong!"
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