The Black Mountain Lineage
Having successfully seized the [Ghost Gate Saliva] from the Azure Sect True Person, Qi Yun returned to the skies above the ruins of the Zombie Alliance headquarters to continue his ambush.
Four or five months have passed since the collapse of the Zombie Alliance.
After a period of observation, more and more Foundation Establishment True Person began to appear here, their auras, some bright and some dim, intertwining on this scorched earth, making the atmosphere increasingly unpredictable and turbulent.
After all, the Zombie Alliance was once the second-best force in the Northwest cultivation world, with a profound foundation.
It is only weaker than the four giants: Wuji Sacred Sect, Yellow Springs Netherworld, Azure Sect, and Phoenix Helm.
One whale falls, and all things come to life.
Such a once-in-a-lifetime feast.
Who wouldn't want to seize the opportunity to gain sufficient benefits and strengthen themselves?
Qi Yun sat cross-legged atop the low-hanging blue clouds, his aura almost merging with the clouds, calmly overlooking the constant struggles and fierce battles erupting below.
Apart from his last act of ruthlessly intercepting the Azure Sect sword cultivators for the sake of [Ghost Gate Saliva], he has not participated in any other competitions.
His [Great Luo Myriad Laws Dao Foundation] focuses on governing all laws and evolving one's own heaven and earth.
Their reliance on external Law Treasure and rare materials is far less than that of ordinary cultivators.
Previously, the items that caused a stir were mostly powerful ancient treasures, top-grade materials for refining external avatars, or certain unorthodox inheritances.
For him, it had limited significance.
It would be better to save his energy and wait for a truly worthy "big fish" to appear.
He devoted a sliver of his mind to silently refining the [Ghost Gate Saliva] he had seized, laying a solid foundation for his future breakthrough to the mid-stage.
Beneath this surface of calm lies a turbulent undercurrent.
The True Person Qianxin had been gone for a long time, suddenly returned. He landed beside Qi Yun on his escape light, his face showing a hint of solemnity. He whispered, "Nephew Qi."
The people of Black Mountain have arrived.
Upon hearing this, Qi Yun slowly raised his head, opened his closed eyes, and his eyes became clear.
He looked in the direction that True Person Qianxin had indicated.
On the summit of a still intact solitary peak, about several miles away, a figure appeared out of nowhere.
The man also stood on clouds, with a round figure; he was a rare kind of fat man.
He wore a well-tailored, dark black brocade robe, embroidered with intricate patterns resembling overlapping mountains in dark gold thread, exuding a sense of grandeur and solemnity.
He wore a jade belt around his waist, adorned with various Spiritual Qi gemstones, giving him an air of wealth and power.
In stark contrast to his portly figure and ornate attire was his face.
Her face was fair, but not the rosy glow of someone who had lived a life of luxury.
Instead, it was a bloodless pallor, as if it hadn't seen the sun for a long time.
His eyes were long and narrow, with an eerie dark yellow hue. When he looked at people, he did so with an undisguised, cold, and scrutinizing gaze, as if he were examining his prey.
When Qi Yun looked at him, he also looked in Qi Yun's direction.
Their eyes met.
The air seemed to freeze at that moment.
The man's fake smile seemed to widen slightly, revealing gleaming white teeth, carrying undisguised malice and a condescending mockery.
The voice of True Person Qianxin rang in Qi Yun's ears, carrying a reminder: "He is a direct descendant of Black Mountain, named He Sha, and he cultivates the [Form-Floating Flowing Abyss Dao Foundation]."
This person is ruthless, cunning, and has been cultivating for many years at the Early Foundation Establishment Stage. He is one of the most loyal and vicious dogs under Black Mountain's command.
His presence here suggests... he's not here with good intentions.
Qi Yun remained expressionless, simply watching the fat man named He Sha with calm, unwavering eyes, like a deep pool, making it impossible to discern his thoughts.
But the surrounding air subtly became tense and oppressive as these two gazes met.
"This must be Qi Yun, the disciple who was all the rage and famous in the Northwest not long ago, right?"
I have long heard of your great name; it is renowned far and wide.
I finally got to see him today, and he truly has an extraordinary bearing.
He Sha took a small step and instantly transformed into a wisp of eerie yellow wind, arriving before Qi Yun and True Person Qianxin. His face was plastered with what appeared to be a warm smile as he cupped his hands and said...
But a chilling undercurrent lingered deep within those dark yellow pupils.
"You flatter me."
Facing He Sha, who clearly came with ill intentions, Qi Yun remained calm and simply raised his hand slightly in return.
Looking at Qi Yun's indifferent and unyielding demeanor, He Sha's sinister glint deepened, but his smile grew even brighter, "Nephew, you are too modest."
My nephew's talent is so high that it is rare in ancient times. He was even able to prove the legendary [Supreme Dao Foundation] in one fell swoop.
Upon hearing this, Mr. He was extremely envious.
I only regret that my own fortune and destiny are too shallow to be worthy of such a great path.
His words, though seemingly flattering, actually contained hidden sarcasm. He repeatedly mentioned "Supreme Dao Foundation," implying that he was placing it in the spotlight.
Sensing the awkward atmosphere, True Person Qianxin immediately spoke up, attempting to change the subject, his tone carrying a hint of familiarity and probing. "He Sha, I remember you were in seclusion before, weren't you?"
Why did you suddenly exit the border here?
He Sha remained expressionless, his gaze still fixed on Qi Yun, and casually replied, "Thank you for your concern Senior Brother Qianxin."
There's no rush to go into seclusion for now.
Senior Brother Black Mountain was concerned about the future of the sect and worried about the safety of Junior Nephew Qi.
In this chaotic world, and with Junior Nephew Qi possessing the [Supreme Dao Foundation], his greatness attracts envy and makes him a target for petty villains and evil scoundrels from other sects.
Senior Brother Black Mountain was worried that Junior Nephew Qi was young and inexperienced, and might be ambushed, so he specially sent me here to protect him and ensure that nothing went wrong."
He put it in a high-sounding way, disguising his surveillance as concern and protection.
True Person Qianxin flickered slightly. He cursed the fat man inwardly for being cunning, but forced a smile on his face, "So that's how it is."
Brother Black Mountain is so thoughtful.
However, I can look after my nephew Qi here.
Junior Brother He, since you're here, why don't you take a stroll around these ruins of the Zombie Alliance and explore the area?
"This place is, after all, the foundation of the Zombie Alliance for millennia. Perhaps we can find some unexpected treasures for you, Junior Brother, to help you break through the barriers. Wouldn't that be the best of both worlds?"
He tried to get He Sha away.
However, upon hearing this, He Sha slightly raised his eyelids, his narrow eyes narrowing into slits, and a half-smile curled at the corner of his mouth as he retorted, "Senior Brother Qianxin is wrong. Does your word carry more weight than Senior Brother Black Mountain's?"
"You----!"
True Person Qianxin was taken aback by He Sha's ruthlessness, which immediately put him in a difficult position. He was speechless, his face turned pale, and his brows furrowed tightly.
He had a past relationship with the old True Person, so he was naturally close to Qi Yun. In addition, Qi Yun cured his mount, so he was even more grateful.
However, if he were to directly confront Black Mountain True Person and his henchmen because of this—even for him, it would be difficult to handle.
The scene froze, the air seemed to solidify.
He Sha wore a fake smile as he leisurely watched True Person Qianxin's changing expressions, then glanced at Qi Yun, who remained silent and calm.
The mockery in those dark yellow eyes became increasingly apparent.
"Nephew Qi, please be careful."
True Person Qianxin frowned and gave He Sha a deep look. He simply sighed, said nothing more, turned around, and transformed into a streak of Flowing Light, leaving directly.
Faced with such blatant interference from the Black Mountain Lineage, he had no choice but to retreat for the time being.
After all, the current Black Mountain True Person is at the height of his power within the Holy Sect!
Witnessing True Person Qianxin being forced to retreat, He Sha's smile widened even more, and he was about to speak again.
Rumble!!!
A hundred miles away, in the already ravaged core area of the Zombie Alliance, the void suddenly trembled violently!
It was as if some ferocious creature had suddenly awakened!
The earth was violently pounded like a drumhead, splitting open a huge, bottomless chasm!
Immediately following, an indescribably enormous Black Coffin, carrying with it the deathly aura that seemed to bury the heavens, slowly rose from the abyss!
The Black Coffin was hundreds of feet tall, and its entire body was made of a dark material that was neither gold nor stone. There were no ornate patterns on the surface of the coffin.
Thick, jet-black chains, as thick as palace pillars and forged from some unknown divine iron, coiled tightly around the coffin like giant pythons. Each chain was inscribed with countless, ever-flowing, eerie runes, radiating a powerful force of restriction and sealing.
At this moment, these chains are vibrating violently and taut, emitting a teeth-grinding metallic scraping sound!
Thick streams of viscous, ink-like black energy, containing extreme yin energy and chaotic Dao principles, were surging out from the gaps between the coffin lid and the coffin body!
Wherever the black mist passed, the scorched earth below was quickly covered with a layer of black frost crystals!
A terrifying pressure, so heavy it was suffocating and disrupting the balance of Yin and Yang, spread out from the Black Coffin like an invisible tide, sweeping across the heavens and earth!
Under this oppressive force, the Qi Refining cultivators who were fighting over some scattered treasures in the distance instantly fell silent, like chickens and ducks with their necks being choked.
Their faces were deathly pale, they were trembling, and even moving a little became incredibly difficult.
The Foundation Establishment True Person had been hiding in various parts of the void also revealed themselves, each with an extremely solemn expression.
"That's... the Chaotic Sky Heaven-Disordering Black Coffin, the Zombie Alliance's most powerful artifact?!"
"It wasn't destroyed by that Heavenly Corpse True Lord?!"
Exclamations and gasps rose and fell in the darkness.
At the same time, within Qi Yun's body, the Human Emperor Banner trembled slightly, and a sense of tremor slowly spread outwards.
His expression shifted slightly as he looked up at the Black Coffin.
He Sha, who was standing to the side, noticed this and immediately stepped forward slightly.
Qi Yun glanced at He Sha discreetly, then chuckled, a plan forming in his mind.