That night.
Inside the small courtyard.
Ren Zisu recounted all the information he had received from Hundred Barbarian Market.
"Things have indeed been quite turbulent in the mountains lately."
"The breeding season for demons is only a few months away. During this time, their aggressiveness increases significantly, and many large tribes have shrunk their spheres of influence."
At the time of the establishment of the Twelve Kingdoms.
Human cultivators slaughtered the demons living within the twelve kingdoms, forcing them to flee to Great Li Mountain and the sea.
The sea is a vast expanse, and the demons are currently in a relatively good situation.
The demons of Great Li Mountain are in a worse situation.
Not only were they trapped inside and unable to come out, but they also had to fight with the Ancient People for territory, making their lives extremely unpleasant.
True Person Mei nodded, then looked at Heiming Xuanzhao beside him, and heard this Foundation Establishment from the Dark Crow Tribe, who had joined the Jade Spring Sect, say this:
"I used Secret Method to communicate with the tribe, and the high shaman said that the old eagle has been in a bad mood lately... Several large tribes have suffered losses to some extent... I guess it's because its lifespan is coming to an end."
He instructed us that if we went into the mountains, we must conceal our presence to avoid any unnecessary trouble!
An old eagle?!
A solemn expression also appeared on True Person Mei's face.
Ren Zisu was somewhat surprised and asked in return, "Great Shaman... is that really what you said?"
Heiming Xuanzhao nodded, his expression also very serious.
She then knew that the high priest was not joking.
Chen Shuangbai knew about that old eagle.
This eagle is called the Wrathful Plume Dark Eagle, a hybrid descendant of the High Antiquity exotic species [ Golden Plume Thunder Peng ].
A demon king in the Late Golden Core Stage!
Although its bloodline is impure and it has not fully inherited Thunder Peng's thunderous power and speed, its speed is still among the best even among avian demons!
In addition, his golden feathers are stronger than refined steel, his claws can split mountains and rocks, he uses his multiple bloodline talents with ease, and he is also violent and vengeful.
Its ancestors were demons who were driven into the Great Li Mountain.
Relying on his extraordinary talent and domineering behavior, he became a demon king three hundred years ago. He felt that the many tribes in Great Li Mountain were really an eyesore. He colluded with other Golden Core demon kings and wanted to imitate the old days of the High Antiquity Demon Court, to carve out his own territory and enslave the people.
But Great Li Mountain was the Ancient People's private land; how could they agree to that?
The two sides fought several battles.
Some died, some were wounded, and the cultivators from the twelve kingdoms watched the tigers fight from the sidelines until finally, the conflict was barely brought to a halt, leaving the situation in a delicate state.
The old eagle's old wound was inflicted at that time by the high shaman of the Dark Crow Tribe, who used a inherited magical artifact and sacrificed his lifespan to inflict it.
Witchcraft has always been unpredictable, ruthless, and dangerous; this old eagle still hasn't fully recovered... it's probably affecting its lifespan!
His temper became increasingly violent!
"I see. So, it's because of this old eagle... that the Dark Crow Tribe is so wary... that they couldn't arrange for it to be transported to Jade Mountain City?"
Wei Zheng analyzed.
Heiming Xuanzhao sighed and explained, "That's one reason, but the main reason is that thing is really conspicuous, and no one in the tribe has a way to completely conceal its aura."
Ren Zisu then asked with concern, "How is the old man doing now?"
"It's alright."
"According to news from the tribe, the High Shaman has been blessed by the ancestral spirits, and with the elixirs that have been exchanged within the sect over the years, a relatively stable situation has been maintained."
A stable situation... that means it's not particularly good.
Chen Shuangbai suddenly understood.
The Great Shaman and the Barbarian Chief were the core of the Ancient People.
One focuses on internal affairs, the other on external affairs.
Especially the Great Shaman... Only the Great Shaman can communicate with the ancestral spirits that protect the tribe, summon their blessings, protect the next generation, and ensure the tribe's continuation.
The Dark Crow Tribe is offering in exchange for that fourth-tier heavenly materials and earthly treasures... it's probably some kind of miraculous elixir for healing injuries!
Upon hearing this, Ren Zisu's expression calmed down somewhat.
Seeing that the group had finished their discussion, True Person Mei called Su Lang in and asked, "How are the arrangements for going into the mountains?"
"Return to the True Person!"
Su Lang said earnestly, "The caravan has been arranged. We're just waiting for the miasma to dissipate a bit before we can enter the mountains."
"Good!"
True Person Mei nodded and encouraged, "The sect has truly made the right choice in sending you here to guard this place... This is the [ Green Wood Transforming Rain Pill ] Gongye by Senior Alchemist in the sect. It has the effect of Spirit Transformation. Take it carefully."
Although Su Lang was stationed here, he always maintained close communication with the sect.
He was aware that the sect had gained a third-tier Alchemist.
Unexpectedly, he received a pill refined by a third-level Alchemist. Overjoyed, he accepted it without hesitation and went downstairs.
At this stage of his cultivation, he has never lacked external resources; what he lacks is precisely this kind of elixir that can assist in refining his spirit!
A few more days passed.
As the thick, cloud-like miasma that enveloped the city gradually thinned, the Ancient People who had remained in the city began to return to the mountains.
Chen Shuangbai and the others disguised themselves and blended into the caravan arranged by Su Lang. Riding on camel-drawn beasts, they traveled along the ancient and desolate dirt road toward the verdant mountain range that stretched across the southwest of the continent.
The southwest is a hot and humid land beyond civilization, and there are strange forces underground. Cultivators who want to travel through the air often have to expend more Law Power.
In addition, this place is teeming with insects and beasts, as well as all sorts of ferocious demons...
Unless one is Golden Core True Person possessing Law Treasure, Foundation Establishment flying around here would be like a sitting duck, likely to be snatched up and devoured by something that jumps out of the forest at any moment.
Chen Shuangbai felt that grounded feeling again, a feeling she hadn't experienced in a long time, back when she Qi Refining.
Having left Jade Mountain City for only a day and ventured into the Great Li Mountain for only a hundred miles, the surrounding scenery was already completely different from the outside world.
An atmosphere of wildness, antiquity, danger, and vibrant life washes over you.
Wild grasses, which are common in the outside world, are also common here... However, they all seem to have been Law Technique or have consumed some kind of magic pill, not only growing to a huge size, but some of them are also strangely shaped.
"No wonder this place is only suitable for Ancient People to live in." Wei Zheng muttered, "If ordinary people from the twelve kingdoms came here, they probably wouldn't even be able to walk a hundred steps before they were already dead."
"Pay attention! Watch your step, watch the woods on both sides!"
After dealing with the dozen or so insect-like beasts that emerged from both sides of the jungle path, the leader shouted this.
The caravan was led by a man in the Late Qi Refining Stage, arranged by Su Lang; he was an outer disciple of the Jade Spring Sect.
He knew he had a heavy responsibility on this trip, but he performed well and didn't have many other plans.
Chen Shuangbai, Wei Zheng, and Heiming Xuanzhao, accompanied by their bodyguards and disguised, responded loudly upon hearing this and continued forward.
While playing her role well, Chen Shuangbai carefully observed the environment along the way.
Feiguang has been retrieved into the Beast Cards.
Under such circumstances, it wouldn't be appropriate for him to openly follow me.
This place is rich in moisture and spiritual energy, but it is too wild and untamed, making it difficult for cultivators to refine.
However, Chen Shuangbai could sense that her strength was not significantly suppressed...
Throughout the entire process, he didn't feel anything unusual; on the contrary, he felt a sense of ease and comfort, like a fish in water.