"Congratulations, Andrew. Judging from your appearance, you've had quite a haul, haven't you?" The Emperor Wing Fiend had been staying in the castle for the past three years, and he noticed Andrew as soon as he came out.
Overjoyed at Mysteries breakthrough, Andrew said with a smile, "I owe it all to your instruction; otherwise, I wouldn't have grasped ' Soul Attack ' so quickly." " High-level Profound Mystery ' Soul Attack ' Fire Element?" the Emperor Wing Fiend exclaimed in surprise.
Andrew nodded smugly. He knew that, aside from the Wind Element, each of the six profound Laws within a single Mysteries only had two High-level Profound Mystery. Comprehending High-level Profound Mystery was hundreds or even thousands of times more difficult than comprehending Low-level Profound Mystery. It was no exaggeration to say that in the Infernal Realm, very few beings below the rank of Highgod had comprehended High-level Profound Mystery. Those among Lowgod and Midgod who could comprehend High-level Profound Mystery all possessed the potential to become Seven-Star Fiend. The difficulty of comprehension was high, but so was the power. Even among Lowgod, those who comprehended High-level Profound Mystery were at least dozens of times stronger in combat than those who comprehended Low-level Profound Mystery. If one factored in ultimate techniques, the gap would widen even further!
The Emperor Wing Fiend pointed at Andrew, at a loss for words. He knew very well that Andrew was only Midgod, but he had already comprehended three of the four High-level Profound Mystery of the lightning and fire elements, and even fused two of them... "You are a born powerhouse!" In the end, the Emperor Wing Fiend could only sigh like this.
After staying in Emperor Wing City for another six months, Andrew decided to leave. The Emperor Wing Fiend did not try to stop him. However, a figure appeared beside Andrew, none other than Bernistan, who was determined to bring him back to the Four Divine Beasts Clan.
"Elder, where are we going?" Bernistan asked from the Metallic Lifeform. Andrew reclined in his chair, eyes closed, and replied, " The Amethyst Mountains." Bernistan knew of the Amethyst Mountains; legend had it that it was the abode of the Sovereign Zijing. Although he didn't know Andrew's purpose, Bernistan didn't ask further and steered the Metallic Lifeform southward. Andrew glanced at him discreetly, feeling very satisfied.
"Having someone to run errands isn't bad. At least I don't have to control the Metallic Lifeform myself anymore. Bernistan is quite strong, Six-Star Fiend, enough to handle a lot of trouble. Hmm, I'll leave these small tasks to him from now on, so I can focus on my cultivation." Unaware that he had become an errand boy, Bernistan diligently controlled the Metallic Lifeform. His strength was also considerable, reaching the level of Six-Star Fiend and a Highgod. When controlling the Metallic Lifeform, his speed was only 30% slower than Andrew's. Along the way, when they encountered bandits or the like, Andrew didn't intervene, but let Bernistan handle them. Usually, the bandits would scatter immediately upon seeing Highgod demon. This avoided a lot of bloodshed and gave Andrew plenty of time to cultivate.
Starting from Emperor Wing City, the distance to the Amethyst Mountains was at least three billion miles. Traveling at various points, twelve years later, Andrew and Bernistan arrived at the outer edge of the Amethyst Mountains. The Amethyst Mountains were the birthplace of the Mid-level Sovereign Infernal Realm, the Sovereign Zijing, and also the residence of her and her son, Leisjing. The mountain range was vast, spanning hundreds of thousands of miles, comparable to thousands of the Yulan Continent. In terms of area, the Amethyst Mountains were not large, much smaller than the Blackstone Mountains. However, the Amethyst Mountains were extremely dangerous. The residence of Sovereign was naturally extraordinary.
"Elder, we've arrived at the Amethyst Mountains!" Bernistan, controlling his Metallic Lifeform, stopped at the edge of the white Mist Sea, feeling a surge of excitement. Andrew stretched and flew out of the Metallic Lifeform. " Bernistan, have you been to the Amethyst Mountains before?" Bernistan shook his head. "I've only heard of it. I used to stay in the Indigo Prefecture on the Blood Peak Continent, guarding the family's headquarters." Andrew gazed at the boundless Mist Sea of mist, trying to locate the Amethyst Mountains, but without success.
" The Amethyst Mountains are no ordinary place. Once inside, stay close to me. The fog here is incredibly thick. The outer edges are relatively thin, but the fog in the core can affect the soul. Once you get lost, it'll be very difficult to get out." Seeing his serious expression, Bernistan became more vigilant. The two flew towards the foot of the mountain, one after the other. There, countless people came and went, creating a bustling scene. Soon, Andrew and his companion arrived in front of a castle. Two men in black uniforms flew out of the castle, seemingly from the managing family of the Amethyst Mountains. The Amethyst Mountains are rich in Amethyst, Amethyst is extremely valuable in the Infernal Realm, costing ten thousand Inkstone for a single Amethyst. Such immense wealth naturally attracts the covetous eyes of various powerful forces. Ultimately, eighteen families formed an alliance, occupying the Amethyst Mountains Amethyst Mountains and establishing unified management over those entering and leaving. Andrew knew these rules, so he handed the two men ten thousand Inkstone, received two tokens, and entered the Amethyst Mountains.
" The Amethyst Mountains are the abode of the Sovereign. Among these eighteen families, there is a high probability that the Sovereign Zijing has an envoy. In fact, the benefits of the Amethyst Mountains are far greater than those of the Blackstone Mountains. The Blackstone Crystal of the Blackstone Mountains will eventually run out, but the Amethyst will not. The Sovereign Zijing is Mid-level Sovereign, and should have four Sovereign's Emissary. The original book mentions Leihong, and another one is dead, so it's not surprising that there is one Sovereign's Emissary here." Andrew was well aware of the terrifying power of the Sovereign's Emissary. These people possessed at least one Sovereign Artifact, Mysteries abilities had fused at least five different types. Each Sovereign's Emissary was a peak-level powerhouse, far beyond his current ability to contend with. "We're no match for them now, but things might change once I emerge from the Amethyst Mountains!" Andrew's eyes gleamed with a special light as he gazed at the Amethyst Mountains with a unique anticipation. "Elder, why did we come to the Amethyst Mountains?" Bernistan was puzzled. Although the Amethyst Mountains were rich in Amethyst, it would be difficult to make a fortune here by searching for Amethyst. Andrew possessed the strength of Seven-Star Fiend; whatever he did, he would certainly be well-off with Inkstone. Andrew chuckled, "Don't underestimate this place. The Amethyst Mountains are the abode of the Sovereign Zijing. Perhaps with a bit of luck, we might even meet the Sovereign himself."
"Seen the Sovereign?" Bernistan was startled. By the time he reacted, Andrew was already far away. He quickly followed Andrew, Bernistan mind filled with suspicion. " The Amethyst Mountains are famous, but I've never heard of anyone seeing the Sovereign here. Elder Andrew came from the Material Plane, how would he know this?" Entering the Amethyst Mountains, Andrew saw many Midgod searching for the Amethyst, but almost no Highgod Lowgod. The deeper they went into the mountains, the thicker the fog became, and the fewer people there were. Andrew and Bernistan flew until they reached the depths of the Mist Sea, where there was no one else around. Ahead, the white fog churned like giant waves, or like ten thousand horses galloping—a truly magnificent sight.
"This should be the core of the Amethyst Mountains. The mist here is clearly different from other places." Andrew didn't stop and flew straight into the Mist Sea. "Elder, wait..." Bernistan had also heard about the dangers of the sea of the Mist Sea, but by the time he wanted to warn Andrew, he found that the other had already disappeared. "Damn it!" Bernistan cursed under his breath, and without hesitation, he could only follow. In the Mist Sea, divine sense is already limited, and the field of vision is also small. To avoid getting separated, Bernistan dared not stray too far from Andrew. His goal was to bring Andrew back to the Four Divine Beasts Clan, and he didn't want to be separated from him here. The two had just entered the depths of the Mist Sea when they heard a strange sound in their ears...
"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!" "What a strange feeling, it's my soul! Something in this fog is affecting my soul!" Andrew immediately gathered his soul power to resist the sound. Beside him, Bernistan seemed drunk, his body unsteady. Grabbing Bernistan, Andrew quickened his pace. Despite the fog's influence, Andrew was still able to remain conscious and discern directions. Although the fog was powerful, Andrew's soul cultivation was no less than that of Asura, and he possessed the Azure Dragon Ring; the wind in the Mist Sea couldn't harm him. In fact, Andrew's ability to remain conscious had little to do with the Azure Dragon Ring. Not to mention that the Azure Dragon Ring was still damaged, even a complete Soul Defense Sovereign Artifact couldn't withstand the wind. In the original book, Bebe had Soul Defense Sovereign Artifact, yet he was still captivated by the wind.
"There's Mysteries attack hidden in this wind!" Once his eyes adjusted to the sound, Andrew discerned that it contained the profound mystery of Destruction Element Soul Attack Profound Mystery —something he was intimately familiar with. Both Kepulang Emperor Wing Fiend were masters of the Laws of Destruction, and both had demonstrated their Soul Attack to him. In the Mist Sea, Andrew's flight speed slowed considerably; he could only see a hundred meters ahead, and his movements became much more cautious. "Huh, the wind direction has changed!"
After flying for an unknown amount of time, Andrew realized that he had also lost his sense of direction.