For ten thousand miles around the mountain range, not a blade of withered grass grew, nor did a scrap of rotten wood remain.
At a glance, the entire world seemed pitch-black.
This vast and boundless mountain range seemed fused as one with heaven and earth.
At the entrance to Black Mountain stood an enormous Stone Tablet.
The tablet had been carved in the likeness of the Black Dove Clan.
Its black feathers were supple yet hard.
Its head resembled that of an eagle, filled with gloom and savagery.
Anyone who looked upon it would feel pierced by its sharp gaze.
Its tail feathers resembled blooming flames, brilliantly resplendent.
Its four claws represented terrifying power.
Upon seeing the statue, someone knowledgeable stepped forward and said,
"There is a barrier around Black Mountain. The statue must be activated before one can enter."
"Why go through so much trouble?" the Innate Fool snorted coldly.
He said, "Watch me break it."
The Lava Venerable beside him was also poised to strike.
However, Chaos Patriarch was exceedingly cautious.
He said, "We have come this time to offer courtesy before resorting to force."
"There is no need to make things so tense from the start."
"Let us first see their attitude. If their attitude is good, then naturally everyone can remain harmonious."
"That is right, Fellow Daoist Chaos is correct. Harmony brings wealth," Black Feather Daoist promptly added.
At this moment, Chaos Patriarch stepped forward.
His voice carried terrifying sound waves that immediately rippled outward.
The entirety of Black Mountain seemed to echo with his voice.
"Are the fellow Daoists of the Black Dove Clan present? We have a matter to discuss. Please come out and meet us."
At this moment, a black dove flew out of the void.
It frowned as it looked at the