Within the grotto-heaven, near the breach in the great formation.
Peaks like halberds pierced the sky, divine wu earth light flowing between them and lending an even greater majesty to the vast mysterious yellow city at their center.
The city walls were weathered, earth qi surged on all sides, and the radiance of the formation covering them gradually dimmed.
Four spirit pillars stood at the four corners of the city, each corresponding to a season. Azure splendor arose in the east, li light surged in the south, white storehouse shone in the west, and cold water gathered in the north, their radiance enduring without cease.
The city at their center was a place that received and transformed the four seasons. Spiritual light flowed over the gray stone plaque above its gate, forming two characters: [Season-Bearing]. They exuded a desolate, majestic air. An immensely powerful wu earth divine ability gathered here, allowing the city to endure for thousands of years without decay.
In ages past, cultivators entering the grotto-heaven had to pass through here to pay homage at the Imperial Palace. Now, a dozen or so divine ability cultivators had gathered, most waiting for the formation here to collapse completely.
Xu Xuan and Pingxiu stood atop a distant immortal peak, facing the city. Faint fluctuations of divine abilities surrounded them, striking fear into the soul.
Pingxiu's gaze was calm as he swept it over Season-Bearing City, ringed by its four pillars. Without hesitation, he said:
"The location of the immortal ash is unknown. I must go ahead and inspect the center. Let us separate for now. If the treasure appears and you receive word, you can contact me through the token."
"When it emerges, I will certainly come to assist."
Xu Xuan had no objection. Now that he had the [Ancient-Inquiry