Even under the cover of night, the volcanic cluster still bears traces of lightning strikes and imperial might.
The once continuous volcanic cluster now consists of only six relatively intact peaks on its periphery, with crimson lava churning in the massive rift valleys, forming several lava lakes.
Faint arcs of Purple Gold lightning lingered on the lake's surface, occasionally crackling and Mars as they landed on the charred rocks, instantly turning them to ash.
Mo Chenzi, the leader of Burning Heaven Valley, and Zhang Lai, the Tai Shang Elder, stood side by side in mid-air, followed by elders from Divine Bridge and the Other Shore Realm.
The crowd's faces were solemn as their gazes swept over the ravaged land, and they were all deeply shocked.
"What level of heavenly tribulation is this?"
An elder's voice trembled as he raised his hand, trying to touch a wisp of Daoist energy floating in the Void.
However, just as their fingertips were about to touch, they were repelled by an invisible force, and their arms were instantly covered with fine bloodstains.
Zhang Lai had sharp eyes, and his white beard moved without wind.
He gazed at the faint, ethereal Dao principles above the lava lake, like the movement of stars, and said in a deep voice, "This is the aftereffect of the Heavenly Tribulation! The young Great Emperor Lei Ying that Xu'er and the others mentioned earlier is probably real!"
Mo Chenzi's face turned pale. He raised his hand and pressed it to his brow, carefully spreading his divine sense.
But when he touched that lingering resonance between the Sun and the universe, he abruptly pulled back, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth.
"What terrifying pressure! Even the mere remnants of the Dao principles are almost unbearable for me."
"Who exactly is this person who can trigger the imprint of the Great Emperor's youth and survive such a calamity?"
He turned to look at Zhang Lai, his eyes filled with lingering fear. "Although I didn't fight him before, I was indeed somewhat disrespectful in my words."
If this person holds a grudge, the thousand-year-old foundation of my Burning Heaven Valley in the Yan Kingdom will likely be destroyed in an instant!
Zhang Lai remained silent for a moment, as the light fell upon a distant, split mountain ridge.
The mountain ridge's cross-section was as smooth as a mirror, with traces of the interplay of Yin-Yang still remaining on the surface, clearly indicating that it had been damaged by the aftershocks of the Emperor's Shadow and Li Qingshan.
"To survive the Great Emperor's mark and even break through to a higher realm, this person is definitely not simple."
He could be the heir of a reclusive, supreme family, a core holy son of a top-tier holy land, or even a descendant of Great Emperor!
His tone was grave. "My Burning Heaven Valley is merely a small Grotto-Heaven within the Yan Kingdom. If we truly anger such an existence, our annihilation is only a matter of time."
"So what should we do?"
Mo Chenzi asked hurriedly, his palms already sweating.
A resolute glint flashed in Zhang Lai's eyes. "The most important thing now is to eliminate any misunderstandings."
First, strip the inner disciple who spoke rudely of his cultivation and imprison him in the sect's law enforcement hall.
Since they dared to disrespect someone of their rank, they should bear the consequences. This also shows that we have a clear stance towards that young man.
He paused, then continued, "Secondly, the Earthcore Flame Marrow will be born in seven days. It is one of the most precious treasures that my Burning Heaven Valley can offer. It contains the power of the earth's veins, which is very beneficial for cultivation and can also enhance the foundation for future generations to build their foundations."
You must immediately send the Grand Elder to lead a team, carrying the Earthcore Flame Marrow, to find this person. You must find his trail to express our sincerity.
Even if we can't befriend him, we must let him know that Burning Heaven Valley has absolutely no intention of offending us.
Mo Chenzi nodded repeatedly, feeling somewhat relieved. " The Tai Shang Elder is right! I will immediately issue the order to the Grand Elder to make preparations and ensure this matter is handled well."
He gazed at the volcanic cluster, still radiating intense heat, his eyes filled with awe. "I hope this person is magnanimous enough to forgive my previous rudeness at Burning Heaven Valley."
Zhang Lai sighed softly, then looked again at the lingering afterglow of the heavenly tribulation in the Void, his eyes filled with complex emotions. "Such a person is beyond our reach."
"Our ability to remedy the situation in time today may also be an opportunity for Burning Heaven Valley."
Having said that, he waved his sleeve and said, "Let's go, we shouldn't stay here any longer."
Although the aftereffects of the heavenly calamity are dissipating, it is still very dangerous.
The group of six, riding on a streak of light, swiftly disappeared into the night, leaving behind only the volcanic cluster that had witnessed the legendary tribulation, silently radiating heat and majesty under the moonlight.
Just as the people of Burning Heaven Valley were leaving with trepidation and awe, Li Qingshan was flying through the air.
The gale whistled in his ears, yet vanished into nothingness around him.
The body beneath the Daoist robe seemed to contain the pulse of an entire galaxy.
With a thought, his body moved through the Void like a streak of light.
The landscape below unfolded rapidly in the night like a scroll painting, with the collapsed volcanoes, the vast black pine forests, and the rolling hills receding into blurry afterimages.
Lingxu Cave Heaven has been left two thousand miles behind.
A few dim lights finally appeared on the horizon ahead, like sparse stars in the night sky; that was his destination, an unnamed, remote town.
Li Qingshan stood alone in the Void, his green robe fluttering in the wind.
Although his aura was already restrained, the profoundness and power that he had accumulated after being tempered by thunder and fire and clashing with the young Great Emperor's mark seemed to resonate with the laws of this world, causing the surrounding space to distort slightly.
Various records about the Taiyin Physique flashed through his mind.
This physique is one of the most advanced cultivation physiques in the world, naturally close to the Great Dao of Taiyin, and its cultivation speed is terrifying.
However, fortune and misfortune are intertwined. If the extreme Lunar Power cannot be channeled and harmonized, it will backfire on oneself, erode the source of life, and lead to premature death.
Throughout history, countless Taiyin Physique have withered away before they could fully mature.
"According to the original book, Ye Fan once found the Earth Origin Fruit to prolong her life. Later, the God King Jiang Taixu used the God King Rebirth Technique in combination with the Nine Marvels Immortal Medicine to truly resolve her misfortune."
Later, Taiyin Human Emperor, enabling her to embark on the orthodox Great Dao of Taiyin.
Her path of cultivation can be described as both arduous and glorious.
Li Qingshan's mind raced. " Present Self 'm here, I can find her beforehand. This will not only confirm my understanding of the Union with the Dao Yin-Yang, but also change her initial tragic fate and forge a positive connection."
Having made up my mind, I will not linger.
He took a step forward, his figure blurring as if he had merged into the Void, his speed far exceeding that before.
This is precisely Li Qingshan's initial application of spatial rules after his cultivation level improved in the Dragon Transformation Secret Realm.
The mountains and rivers beneath his feet rushed past rapidly, and in just a moment, that familiar desolate borderland, two thousand miles away from Lingxu Cave Heaven, came into the range of his divine sense.
Based on a vague premonition and his memories of the original work, he descended towards an inconspicuous town on the outskirts of the mountains.
It was late at night, and the moonlight, like water, shone down on the silent earth.
Compared to the constant battles and arduous cultivation of the spiritual world, this ordinary town appears remarkably peaceful.
Only a few lights were lit in the town; most houses had already turned off their lights and gone to bed. Only the occasional bark of a dog added to the town's gloom.
The town has a simple layout, with most of the houses being low and old, and the cobblestone streets gleaming with a cool sheen under the moonlight.
Li Qingshan concealed all his aura, strolling along the empty street like a true mortal traveler.
His divine sense silently covered the entire town, sensing the vital energy of the living beings there.
Soon, in a rather secluded corner of the town, he paused slightly.
There was a small shop there, its door ajar, letting out a dim, yellow light that shone like a warm star in the dead of night.
The shop was extremely simple, with the words "restaurant" written crookedly in charcoal on a weathered wooden board.
A worn cloth curtain hangs in front of the door, swaying gently in the night breeze.
A thought struck Li Qingshan: the subtle Cause and Effect connection seemed to become clearer in this place.
He slowly stepped forward, lifted the curtain, and went inside.