Thirty miles east of Lingdou City, nestled among a vast expanse of mountains, lies a secluded and tranquil valley.
The valley is surrounded by steep, rugged cliffs, which act as a natural barrier, isolating it from the outside world. The only way to enter the valley is through a road that has been carved out of the eastern mountainside.
Grandpa Kong Deming and his grandson Kong Xuan were extremely courteous this time. They did not rely on their superior cultivation to directly fly into the core of the valley, but instead landed gracefully at the entrance of the only passage.
What unfolded before them was a white jade staircase carved into the mountainside, extending straight upwards.
The white jade is warm and smooth, like a white ribbon hanging down from the mountain. Using such materials to build this hundreds-of-meters-long staircase is enough to show how wealthy and powerful they are.
At the end of the stone steps was a huge cave entrance, as if it had been cleaved open by a giant with an axe.
The cave entrance was deep and dark, with a soft halo of light shining through it, as if leading to another world isolated from the rest of the world.
On the stone wall beside the entrance to this enormous cave, five large, elegant characters are deeply engraved in vigorous and ancient calligraphy: " Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect "!
That's right, this is the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, a top-tier Auxiliary System that has stood the test of time for thousands of years!
Tracing its history, when it was still known as the " Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect ", it forged a deep alliance with the Xue clan of the Heaven Dou Empire and was the most steadfast supporter of the royal family.
Thousands of years ago, when the Heaven Dou Empire was in turmoil and on the verge of collapse, it was the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect that mobilized all its resources to protect the direct descendants of Xue Ye, enabling them to break through the encirclement, flee to the north, and eventually establish the Dou Ling Empire and Lingdou City.
It could even be said that without the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, there would be no Dou Ling Empire as we know it today.
It is precisely because of this profound connection with the nation that the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect remains the guardian sect of the Dou Ling Empire to this day.
Kong Deming and his grandson Kong Xuan stepped onto the steps and climbed upwards.
Ancient trees with gnarled trunks line both sides of the stone steps, casting dappled shadows. The air is filled with the fresh scent of grass and trees unique to the mountains, making one feel relaxed and refreshed.
Reaching the end of the stone steps, the entrance to the enormous cave came into view.
At the entrance to the cave, two figures stood on the left and right.
These were two young men who appeared to be in their early twenties. They were tall and straight, dressed in matching outfits. The outfits were bright yellow with snow-white piping and cloud patterns on the cuffs and lapels. The material seemed ordinary, but it faintly emanated a subtle glow of Soul Power, clearly indicating that it was not an ordinary item.
Kong Xuan could tell at a glance that both of them were Soul Emperor. To achieve such accomplishments at such a young age was truly remarkable. The Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect was indeed worthy of being a sect with a history of ten thousand years.
The fact that you were assigned to this place means that these two people are not only quite skilled in cultivation, but also have exceptional insight.
They could tell at a glance that the old man and the young man before them had a demeanor that was quite different from ordinary people. In particular, although the old man's aura was restrained, the feeling of being deep and unfathomable was something that ordinary Soul Master could not possess.
Therefore, the two gatekeeper disciples did not show the slightest arrogance, but politely cupped their hands and asked, "Esteemed guests, what brings you to our Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect?"
His voice was clear and resonant, and his attitude was neither humble nor arrogant. He not only fulfilled his duty of guarding the gate, but also fully demonstrated the excellent manners and hospitality of a disciple of the Wannian Grand Sect.
Kong Xuan calmly raised his right hand. His Soul Power flickered slightly in his palm, and the next moment, a jade tablet that was smooth and glowed with a soft blue light appeared out of thin air in his hand.
This jade pendant is made of an extraordinary material, resembling jade but not quite. It feels warm to the touch, and the blue aura that moves across it seems to have Life of its own, flowing slowly.
On the side facing the two disciples of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect School, a nine-story pagoda was carved. The pagoda's lines were smooth, and the details of each story were clearly visible.
" Nine Treasure Token!"
The two gatekeepers gasped almost simultaneously, their respect instantly turning into shock and solemnity!
As core disciples of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, they Taiqing what this token represented.
This is the highest-level token issued by the sect to outsiders; every holder of the Nine Treasure Token is the most honored guest of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect.
The way they looked at Kong Xuan and Kong Deming suddenly changed completely.
Kong Xuan took in their reactions and spoke again, "I wonder if your sect Sect Master Ning, is currently in the sect? We have come to pay our respects."
The two disciples exchanged a glance. The one who was originally going to announce their arrival immediately bowed and said solemnly, "The Sect Master is currently inside! Please follow me, distinguished guests!"
According to the sect's rules, those who possess the Nine Treasure Token can Jieyin the sect leader without any prior notification.
Having said that, he stepped aside to make way, gestured for them to enter, and then took the initiative to lead the way, guiding Kong Deming and Kong Xuan into the deep cave leading to the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect.
After passing through the deep, dark cave that stretched for hundreds of meters and was filled with shifting light and shadow, the view before them suddenly opened up. Even with their extensive knowledge, Kong Deming and Kong Xuan couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.
The valley, surrounded by mountains on all sides, is so vast that it is almost comparable to a small city!
The buildings in the valley are arranged in a row, distributed according to the mountain and flat land, presenting an overall trend of increasing height from the outside to the inside, like stars surrounding the moon.
At the very center of this complex, in the middle of the valley, stands an extremely eye-catching building—a nine-story glazed pagoda!
The entire tower appears to be cast from some kind of seven-colored glazed glass, and under the illumination of the sky in the valley, it shimmers with a dreamlike and enchanting halo.
The outline and lines of the tower are eight or nine parts similar to the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul, only magnified countless times, standing majestically in the center of the valley.
Without a doubt, that should be the core of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect.
The disciple leading the way kept walking, and Kong Deming and Kong Xuan were not in a hurry either. They followed along, enjoying the unique scenery of this ancient sect with great interest.
When they arrived at the huge plaza in the center of the valley, they paused slightly.
The square is paved with white marble, wide and flat. In front of the central glazed tower, two tall statues stand prominently.
The statues depict a man and a woman.
The male statue has a handsome face with a carefree smile, holding a strangely shaped sausage-like object in his hand.
The female statue is exquisitely beautiful, with a noble and elegant demeanor. Her palms face upwards, and a magnificent, nine-story pagoda floats silently above her.
Kong Xuan's gaze fell on the two statues, especially the iconic Martial Soul in their hands, and he immediately understood.
Oscar the God of Food, Ning Rongrong the Nine-Colored Goddess.
These two are the legendary figures who led the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to evolve into the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect ten thousand years ago, and ultimately inherited the divine position and ascended to the Divine Realm!
Like Shrek Academy, it is perfectly normal for the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect to erect statues of these two ancestors who became gods, so that future generations of disciples can admire and remember them.
Just as Kong Xuan and Kong Deming were about to cross the central square and head towards the majestic nine-story glazed tower, following the guiding disciple...
A clear, surprised shout suddenly came from the side, " Kong Xuan!"
The owner of the voice is a girl, but she is dressed as a man. Her white clothes set off her good temperament, and her short blond hair and delicate face give people a different feeling.
Kong Xuan's Divine Power was extremely sharp; he had already sensed her presence long before she spoke.
This person is none other than Ning Tian, the daughter of the current sect leader of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect and the sect's little princess.
It's currently Shrek Academy's holiday, so it's perfectly normal for her to be present at the sect. I just didn't expect to meet her in the square by such a coincidence.