"Three ancient treasures?" A hint of doubt flashed in Snow Empress's eyes. "Senior, what are the other two ancient treasures? Where can we find them?"
Xuanjizi said, "The other two ancient treasures are the Azure Dragon Jade Pendant and the White Tiger Token. The Azure Dragon Jade Pendant contains the powerful power of the Azure Dragon, capable of suppressing evil and nourishing all things. Legend has it that it is hidden in the East Sea Dragon Palace. The White Tiger Token contains the powerful power of the White Tiger, capable of cutting off all evil and intimidating the world. Legend has it that it is hidden on the summit of Mount Hua of the Western Peak. Gathering these three ancient treasures will not be an easy task. Both the East Sea Dragon Palace and Mount Hua of the Western Peak in the West have powerful protective forces. Moreover, the people of the Underworld are definitely also searching for these two ancient treasures. We must act quickly and find the Azure Dragon Jade Pendant and the White Tiger Token before the Underworld does."
Daoist Kunlun nodded and said, "Senior is right. We must act quickly and find the Azure Dragon Jade Pendant and the White Tiger Token before the Underworld arrives. We must gather these three ancient treasures, uncover their secrets, completely suppress the ancient evil god, and destroy the Underworld's conspiracy."
"Alright!" Xuanjizi nodded and said, "Now, let's regroup, treat the injured disciples, and restore our strength. Afterward, we'll split into two groups: one will head to the East Sea Dragon Palace to find the Azure Dragon Jade Pendant; the other will head to Mount Hua of the Western Peak in the West to find the White Tiger Token. Little Snow Empress, you possess the Ziwei Emperor Bell and have a certain affinity for ancient treasures, so you will lead a group of disciples to the East Sea Dragon Palace to find the Azure Dragon Jade Pendant; Daoist Kunlun, you will lead a group of disciples to Mount Hua of the Western Peak in the West to find the White Tiger Token; I will remain at the Kunlun Sect to guard the Ziwei Emperor Bell, preventing the people of the Underworld from taking the opportunity to seize it, and at the same time, treat the injured disciples and reorganize the Kunlun Sect's defenses."
"Yes!" Snow Empress and Daoist Kunlun responded in unison. They knew that this was the best arrangement at present. Only by finding the other two ancient treasures as soon as possible could they completely destroy the conspiracy of the Underworld and protect all living beings.
Afterwards, everyone began to take action. Xuanjizi stayed at the Kunlun Sect to treat the injured disciples and reorganize the Kunlun Sect's defenses; Snow Empress and Qingyunzi led a group of righteous disciples to the East Sea Dragon Palace to find the Azure Dragon Jade Pendant; Daoist Kunlun, Wudang Sect Leader, and Shaolin Sect Abbot led another group of righteous disciples to Mount Hua of the Western Peak to find the White Tiger Token.
Snow Empress came to Qingyunzi's side, looked at his wounds, and a trace of heartache flashed in her eyes. " Qingyunzi, you are injured. Why don't you stay at the Kunlun Sect and recover properly? I will lead the disciples to the East Sea Dragon Palace."
Qingyunzi shook his head, a determined smile on his face, "Holy Maiden, I'm fine, just a minor injury, nothing serious. We are comrades-in-arms, and no matter what danger we encounter, I will stay by your side to find the Azure Dragon Jade Pendant and protect all living beings."
Looking into Qingyunzi's resolute eyes, Snow Empress was deeply moved. She nodded and said, "Alright, then let's go to the East Sea Dragon Palace together to find the Azure Dragon Jade Pendant and protect all living beings."
Meanwhile, the three Daoist Kunlun were also reorganizing their group, preparing to head to Mount Hua of the Western Peak. Looking at their disciples, a determined glint flashed in their eyes. They knew the road to Mount Hua of the Western Peak would be fraught with peril, and the people of the Underworld would surely intercept them along the way. But they would not back down. No matter what dangers they encountered, they would do their utmost to find the White Tiger Token, gather the three ancient treasures, and completely thwart the Underworld's conspiracy.
Early the next morning, Snow Empress and Qingyunzi led a group of righteous disciples away from the Kunlun Sect, heading towards the East Sea Dragon Palace. The three Daoist Kunlun also led another group of righteous disciples away from the Kunlun Sect, heading towards Mount Hua of the Western Peak in the west. Xuanjizi remained at the Kunlun Sect to guard the Ziwei Emperor Bell, heal the injured disciples, strengthen the Kunlun Sect's defenses, and await their news.
Snow Empress and Qingyunzi led their disciples eastward, speeding towards the East Sea Dragon Palace. They proceeded cautiously, closely monitoring their surroundings to prevent the Underworld from intercepting them. However, they hadn't anticipated that the Underworld had already laid an ambush along the way, waiting for their arrival.
On this day, Snow Empress and Qingyunzi led their disciples to a desolate valley. This valley was called " Netherworld Valley," and it was filled with eerie and sinister energy, clearly indicating that it was one of the gathering places of the forces of the Underworld.
"Holy Maiden, this place is filled with eerie yin energy; there might be an ambush. We'd better be careful." Qingyunzi said with a frown and a solemn tone. He could sense that many powerful yin and evil energies were hidden in the valley. Clearly, people from the Underworld were lying in ambush for them in the valley.
Snow Empress nodded, her expression grave, and said, "Yes, you're right. We must be careful. Everyone, be on high alert and ready for battle at any time!"
Just then, a chilling laugh echoed from the valley, "Hahaha, Snow Empress, Qingyunzi, you've finally arrived! I've been waiting for you here for a long time!" As the laughter subsided, countless black figures surged out from all directions of the valley, densely packed and Shrouding the Heavens —these were the people of the Underworld. The leader, clad in black armor and wielding a large black sword, exuded a dense aura of malevolence. His cultivation had reached the Seventh Transformation of Dragon Transformation, clearly indicating that this Underworld general was even more powerful than General Black Fiend.
"Who are you?" Snow Empress shouted coldly, her tone carrying a hint of majesty. She manipulated the Ziwei Emperor Bell, which hovered in front of her. Purple light flashed on the Emperor Bell, and the imperial might was awe-inspiring, suppressing the evil energy in the valley.
The Underworld general sneered and said, "I am the General Black Armor of the Underworld, ordered by the Great Emperor Fengdu to ambush you here, seize the Ziwei Emperor Bell, and prevent you from finding the Azure Dragon Jade Pendant! Snow Empress, Qingyunzi, if you know what's good for you, obediently hand over the Ziwei Emperor Bell and surrender. Perhaps I can spare your lives then. Otherwise, today, you will all perish here!"
"Hmph, you wicked bastards think you can seize the Ziwei Emperor Bell and stop us from finding the Azure Dragon Jade Pendant? You're just delusional!" Qingyunzi sneered, brandishing his azure longsword and unleashing streaks of azure sword energy towards the General Black Armor.
"You fool!" The General Black Armor sneered, brandishing his black broadsword. Streaks of black blade energy blasted towards Qingyunzi's sword energy. "Boom!" The sword energy collided with the blade energy, producing a deafening roar. A powerful shockwave spread outwards. Qingyunzi felt a tremendous force rush towards him, his arm went numb, and he involuntarily retreated, his aura weakening.
" Qingyunzi, watch out!"