Xuandu Cave, Eight Sceneries Palace

Feng Yanleng Leng exchanged a glance with Yu Tunzhou, then rushed into the doorway first.

As Yu Tunzhou felt the overwhelming power of the heavens, he realized that he had underestimated the limits of this thing.

He used a telepathic message to awaken the others who were preparing to continue withstanding the heavenly lightning, then rushed into the portal without looking back.

Yuyang and the other two suddenly realized that this person wasn't really prepared to fight to the death, so they quickly followed suit.

Ye Jing looked back with regret in his eyes. If things continued, they might actually be able to kill Yan Wen, but then they would all be buried with him.

Beyond the door lies another world.

Before Yu Tunzhou could take a closer look, his feet had barely touched the ground when he spat out a mouthful of blood, a horrifying sight, yet he felt a slight sense of relief in his chest.

The power of the seventh lightning bolt far exceeded expectations. A great deal of lightning power was surging wildly in his meridians, and it would take some time to suppress it. He had only been holding on for a while, giving Yan Wen the illusion that he could still withstand it.

What truly made his heart tremble was the eighth bolt of heavenly lightning that had not yet struck.

The lightning bolt was still brewing in the clouds, not yet fully formed, but its aura had already pierced through the tribulation clouds and locked onto his vital energy.

Fortunately, he rushed into the cave in time, and the aura that had been locking onto him disappeared.

"Young Hero Yu!" Yuyang and the others arrived from behind. Seeing Yu Tunzhou spit out a mouthful of blood, their expressions changed, and they quickly walked over. "You're injured?"

Yu Tunzhou waved his hand, looked up, and said quickly, "Let's go! They'll realize what's happening soon!"

"This won't buy us much time, and we can't keep using this tactic!"

This is a truly suicidal method, but the key is that neither of them can withstand it.

At this moment, Yu Tunzhou was circulating the Eight-Nine Mysterious Art. He felt the surging primordial energy of heaven and earth rushing into his body like a tide, quickly transforming into Inner Qi and Blood Qi, which, in conjunction with the arcane technique, repaired the injured meridians and acupoints.

This scene made everyone's eyelids twitch.

Even amidst the Feng Yanleng, his eyes narrowed.

Even she couldn't do something like this, using her Form Refinement body to mobilize and draw upon the vital energy of heaven and earth.

Is this the pioneering achievement that Yu Tunzhou made in the Form Refinement?

"Come with me!"

Yuyang looked ahead and confirmed that this place was no different from when he entered years ago. His spirits lifted, and he quickly led the way.

"I'll block the way," Feng Yanleng said decisively.

Yuyang stopped abruptly, turned around sharply, and his eyes showed obvious worry.

This man only unleashed one sword strike not long ago; could he possibly unleash a second one now?

"No problem!" Feng Yanleng chuckled lightly. "I'm not standing still."

"Let's go!" Yu Tunzhou said in a deep voice, his complexion regaining its rosy hue at an astonishing speed.

Feng Yanleng Leng lightly pressed his bamboo hat with one hand, and a surge of sword intent swept across his body. Compared with the unparalleled sharpness of his Sword Intent, this sword intent was more domineering and profound.

Amidst this exchange of sword intent, a wisp of sword intent seemed to be awakened within the bamboo hat as well, clashing head-on with it.

Yan Wen instantly retreated a thousand meters away, only to find that the will of heaven seemed to have locked onto him, and he did not break free as he moved away from the Yu Tunzhou.

Even after the Yu Tunzhou and entered the portal, the heavenly might did not diminish or disappear.

At this moment, Yan Wen suddenly realized something, rushed forward, and said in a low voice, "Enter the gate!"

--

Hua Nongying and the other person seemed to wake from a dream. They hadn't gone far yet, and their speed in entering was even faster than Yan Wen's.

The moment they rushed into the cave, the two of them felt instantly relieved.

The imposing divine will that had locked them in vanished, as if they had been isolated from the outside world.

But before the two could catch their breath, a blade of light flashed horizontally in front of them. It seemed to fall slowly, but the moment it appeared, a ray of light froze in their pupils. They couldn't even catch the blade's momentum. It seemed to hit the target instantly!

This strike was domineering and heavy, as if it caused the surrounding Void to collapse, the airflow to condense, and vortexes to form, like a sky pressing down, turning into an invisible prison, making it impossible for them to escape.

This cut—this cut—

Hua Nongying finally understood why the Seventh Brother was completely powerless against the opponent!

This shot is absolutely top-notch, like something External Scenery shoot!

It wasn't even a typical External Scenery!

How could Feng Yanleng unleash such a strike?!

She had just barely managed to withstand a bolt of heavenly lightning, and her Inner Heaven and Earth was not yet in order, her strength was not fully restored, and since she was not good at direct confrontation, she could only wait for death in despair!

Sun Xiongman roared angrily, and the Ghost Blade in his hand emitted a fierce and malevolent sound, forcibly breaking through the surrounding blockade. As he raised his long blade, gusts of bone-scraping and soul-freezing cold wind howled.

At the critical moment, Sun Xiongman's eyes sharpened, seizing the flaw in Feng Yanleng's sword strike that lacked fullness. With a flick of his Ghost Blade, the light in the world seemed to recede, becoming dim and gloomy.

Suddenly, Sun Xiongman's pupils dilated, as if he had discovered something.

Feng Yanleng's eyes also showed a strange light; the power of her strike had suddenly increased by at least 100%!

The power was so great that it seemed to be beyond her control. Towards the end, the sword's momentum became increasingly difficult to maintain as a unified whole, and it began to disperse. It was only then that Sun Xiongman discovered the flaw.

Is this Senior Jiang meant by "a difference as vast as heaven and earth"?

Without a second thought, she unleashed a slash and, without even looking at the result, turned and chased after Yu Tunzhou and the others.

Sun Xiongman received the blow but did not pursue. Instead, he stared at the Ghost Blade in his hand with suspicion and uncertainty.

He had already been comprehending the Unity of Heaven and Celestial Person, and his perception of the surrounding world was even greater than that of the Feng Yanleng. When he made his move just now, he discovered the secret within.

His Inner Heaven and Earth is nearing perfection, but he is currently stuck on the realization of the Unity of Heaven and Celestial Person. This step not only depends on the cultivation of his Nature Cultivation and the foundation of entering Pure Land, but also on his personal talent, endowment, and fortuitous opportunity.

Only by mastering the Unity of Heaven and Celestial Person can one truly immerse oneself in the External Scenery.

At this moment, he realized that the "barrier" that had separated him from the outside world had inexplicably disappeared!

This means that being in this world, he will find it much easier to achieve Unity of Heaven and Celestial Person between humanity and nature than in the outside world!

Fortuitous opportunity!

This is how he broke into the External Scenery fortuitous opportunity!

Sun Xiongman help but let out a long roar, forgetting Feng Yanleng and Yu Tunzhou, and then stared intently into the depths of this place.

If this very place possesses such "miraculous" qualities, what must the true lineage look like?!

"Why are you screaming?" Hua Nongying couldn't help but ask.

Sun Xiongman suppressing his excitement, said, "There's something strange about this place. Sensing it is!"

At this moment, Yan Wen finally withstood the lightning tribulation and broke into the door. Half of his body was blackened like charcoal, and his aura plummeted to the bottom.

Upon seeing this scene, both Hua Nongying and Sun Xiongman paled.

A murderous intent suddenly arose in Sun Xiongman's heart.

He has been lingering in his current state for a long time and has already gained some understanding of the Unity of Heaven and Celestial Person. He is confident that he can master the Unity of Heaven and Celestial Person in a very short time.

At that time, even if he doesn't have time to break into the External Scenery, he won't be able to contend with those outside the External Scenery.

For him, the biggest competitor for the inheritance here is no longer Feng Yanleng and others, but Yan Wen, who has long established himself on the First Layer of External Scenery.

Whether he sensed Sun Xiongman's murderous intent or simply never trusted the two, Yan Wen's figure vanished from the spot as if fading away, his whereabouts unknown.

Sun Xiongman's eyes flickered, but he didn't rush to catch up. Instead, he pulled Hua Nongying along and slowly followed behind Yu Tunzhou and his group, gradually mastering the Unity of Heaven and Celestial Person along the way.

He and Hua Nongying alone were not enough to deal with Yu Tunzhou and his group.

The current situation is clear: it's a matter of who can "break through faster".

Of the four, including Yuyang, only the bald monk was at the Half-Step External Scenery; the others hadn't even forged their Inner Heaven and Earth.

The creation of the Inner Heaven and Earth is not something that can be accomplished overnight. Even if they truly obtain the inheritance of this place, it is impossible for them to make a major breakthrough in a very short period of time.

Once he masters the Unity of Heaven and Celestial Person and combines it with his Inner Heaven and Earth, he will inevitably experience a leap in development!

Beside Sun Xiongman, Hua Nongying gradually understood the unusual situation here, and her heart burned even hotter.

She glanced at Sun Xiongman, then thought of Yan Wen had deliberately disappeared, and immediately realized something. She said meaningfully, "Fifth Brother, it would be better if we formed a defensive alliance based on our Primordial Spirit. We can also share the inheritance afterward. Otherwise, I'm afraid we might die at the hands of our own people instead of at the hands of Feng Yanleng and the others."

Sun Xiongman's eyes flickered, and he smiled slightly, "That's exactly what I was thinking."

Just as the three major bandits were splitting up, Yu Tunzhou also encountered trouble.

They initially sensed the peculiarity of this place, rejoicing at its wondrous nature—it seemed tailor-made for martial artists in the Late Divine Ability Stage powers. However, they were quickly doused with cold water by Feng Yanleng: "According to Heroine Jiang, if one attempts to comprehend the Unity of Heaven and Celestial Person and man here, the gap between oneself and the greater world will not diminish but rather widen after leaving. The mastery of the unity of Unity of Heaven and Celestial Person and Unity of Heaven and Celestial Person will be like a bubble, and the difficulty of regaining it will increase exponentially."

Feng Yanleng warned everyone, "This is because the fundamental principles of the two worlds are completely different. This place has its own rules and Dao and Virtue. You must not act rashly."

--

Only then did everyone become alert.

Fish Swallowing Boat was communicating with Hun Tian Yuan Shen.

"Something's not right here!"

Huntian was originally lying comfortably on the back of the Kun Fish. Even when Yu Tunzhou encountered Yan Wen, it lazily stretched out one wing and pointed Yu Tunzhou out of danger.

But at this moment, Huntian sensed something, sat up abruptly, folded his wings, and looked on with surprise and caution.

"What happened to the Great Sage? Could this place be a fragment of the primordial world?"

Huntian cautiously replied, "It's not that simple. The fragments of the Primordial World are scattered across different places. They are all part of Laojun's lineage, the Daoist temple of Heavenly Lord Nanhua, and the Daode Lineage temples of the disciples and grandchildren of the Moral lineage. How can they be the same?"

Using its ability to sense the Yu Tunzhou, it carefully observed the workings of the universe and found it increasingly strange, yet it couldn't quite put its finger on what was wrong.

"Little fish, venture a little deeper, and observe as you go."

However, Yuyang, who was leading the way, suddenly stopped, his brows furrowed, and quickly told everyone that this place was completely different from when he last came here!

Feng Yanleng Leng's expression was serious, a fact that even Heroine Jiang hadn't mentioned beforehand.

They passed through the first narrow and treacherous path, and suddenly the view opened up before them. What came into view was a majestic fairy mountain, covered with green pines and cypresses, with auspicious herbs and lingzhi mushrooms everywhere, and also full of all kinds of rare and exotic fruits.

Just by smelling the fragrance in the air, everyone felt as if their bodies had become much lighter.

But no one dared to venture forward and pick them.

Because terrifying figures often leaped up from the mountains, their aura even more terrifying than Yan Wen's!

At this moment.

A tiger's roar shook the mountains, and a tiger the size of a small mountain leaped down from the immortal peak, disappearing in a flash before everyone's eyes.

"A powerful demon in External Scenery?!" Qin He exclaimed in shock.

"Where exactly is this place? Those terrifying auras, could they all come from the External Scenery Demon Race? Could this place be a sacred ground for the Demon Race?"

"Ye Jing said in disbelief."

A moment of silence fell over everyone.

Yu Tunzhou was asking the Great Sage Huntian a question.

"What Demon Race? Don't you know that ancient immortals kept many rare and exotic beasts in their sacred sites?" Huntian said solemnly. "It seems that the lineage here is quite significant, and the master behind it must also be an enlightened person. I wonder which branch of the Daode Lineage he belongs to, and whether we knew each other in the past—"

As it uttered its last words, it felt uneasy, somewhat like it was putting on a brave face. It couldn't help it; its Daode Lineage, which prioritized "humanity," looked down upon these other races.

Yuyang looked down at his feet and said in a deep voice, "Everyone, let's follow the mountain path we're on and not stray off course!"

Only then did everyone look and discover that the mountain path stretched all the way to a certain sacred peak.

There was no turning back now. The group was unaware of Yan Wen and the others' condition and did not want to turn back for a desperate fight, so they could only continue forward.

The group walked along the mountain path, which was calm and peaceful. It seemed as if the path beneath their feet was forbidden, and the huge figures that occasionally moved through the mountains did not approach them.

Behind them.

Sun Xiongman and his companion arrived shortly afterward. Gazing upon the mountains and fields covered with the wondrous Ganoderma lucidum and fruit, they breathed heavily as if they were seeing the most beautiful woman in the world.

The wonders of this place far exceeded their expectations!

This is by no means a small site of heritage; it must be a place of great historical significance!

But in the end, the two gritted their teeth and didn't dare to make any rash moves. They continued to follow Yu Tunzhou and the others cautiously.

Seeing that they had traveled safely, the group lowered their guard and quickened their pace.

After an unknown amount of time, they finally arrived at the summit, where they saw a cave abode shrouded in mist.

Outside the cave, there were no soldiers guarding it, no fairies lined up, only the pine breeze coming and going, the clouds drifting by, and fragrant herbs blooming everywhere, a scene of tranquility and peace, untouched by the hustle and bustle of the world.

The cave entrance is made of simple, unadorned bluestone.

On the cliff faces on either side, a couplet in ancient seal script was carved, the characters containing a primordial spirit, each word resonating like the sound of the Dao in their ears:

[The Dao divided the Primordial Unity, and I once saw the Taiji Ultimate) and the Two Forms give rise to the Four Symbols;]

The Hongmeng School of Buddhism spread its teachings, and it also led the Hu people westward through the Hangu Pass.

Above the gate are three characters: Xuandu Cave.

Yu Tunzhou's pupils suddenly contracted.

Is this really Xuandu Cave?!

Niwan Palace, the Great Sage Huntian was already dumbfounded, equally incredulous. His first reaction was, "Who is this audacious individual who dares to imitate Laojun's Daoist temple? Even if that person is serene and inactive, it doesn't mean he has no temper!"

Even at its peak, it never had the honor of visiting the sacred cultivation ground of the Heavenly Lord of Dao and Virtue!

now.

The cave entrance was wide open, and purple qi filled the air inside. A faint Daoist aura emanated from it, and as soon as one got close, all the distracting thoughts in one's mind vanished, and all worldly anger disappeared.

Despite the complete absence of any imposing presence, people involuntarily fell silent, held their breath, bowed, and tucked their sleeves in, daring not to show the slightest disrespect.

"Should we go in?" Ye Jing asked hesitantly.

"There's no turning back now." Qin He took a deep breath.

Yu Tunzhou takes the first step forward.

The others followed closely behind.

When they stepped into the cave abode, it was as if they had entered another world.

A venomous snake-like figure suddenly appeared in front of the cave abode. It was Yan Wen, who had been following closely behind the group and was even ahead of Hua Nongying and the other person.

His half-charred body had completely recovered, all thanks to the lingzhi mushroom he had risked picking on his way here. After consuming most of it, not only were his injuries healed, but his skills had also improved somewhat!

At that moment, he frowned and looked around. Although everyone had just walked in, their figures suddenly disappeared from his sight and perception.

He hesitated for a moment, then stepped inside.

As soon as they stepped over the invisible barrier of Daoist energy deep within Xuandu Cave, the scene before them suddenly changed—

A magnificent Daoist palace stood prominently ahead.

Eight Sceneries Palace!

It really is the Eight Sceneries Palace!

Yu Tunzhou took a deep breath.

Feng Yanleng, standing to the side, also had a strange glint in his eyes.

In the Niwan Palace, the Great Sage Huntian murmured, "Could it be that the Grand Dharma Master Xuandu refers to Laojun himself? Or perhaps one of his avatars after he One Qi Transforms into the Three Pure Ones and was left behind in later generations?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Tunzhou was shaken. Could the clones of the One Qi Transforms into the Three Pure Ones really detach from the main body and remain in the world for so long?

Huntian Chi scratched his head and said, "I don't know, I just said it offhand. But with Laojun's abilities, this is nothing."

Bar."

The group stopped in front of the Eight Sceneries Palace, unsure whether to continue.

There was an indescribable aura about this place that prevented anyone from having the slightest thought of desecration.

Yuyang said in a low voice, "This place is completely different from when we last came here. I wonder what went wrong."

Just then, Master Yile was the first to notice the commotion behind him and shouted in a deep voice, "Yan Wen!"

Everyone was on high alert, frowning and turning around. They discovered that Yan Wen's aura was stronger than that of the outside world, and their hearts sank.

The group stood in different directions, forming a supportive arrangement.

Yan Wen looked at Dao Palace and sneered, "It seems you've lost your value."

Feng Yanleng suddenly said, "You dare to make a move here? I respect you as someone important!"

Yan Wen's gaze sharpened. "What do you mean?"

Feng Yanleng gently stroked the scabbard at his waist, but showed no intention of drawing his sword, even though Yan Wen's aura had already locked onto him.

She removed her hand from the scabbard and said calmly, "Literal meaning. You can try it."

Yan Wen stared intently at her, a ruthless glint gradually forming in his eyes.

The next moment, he took a step forward and appeared in front of Feng Yanleng, his killing intent completely undisguised.

This scene startled everyone, but just as Yuyang was about to make a move, Feng Yanleng Leng stopped him with her hand.

She held her head high, exuding confidence and pride, and declared, "Let him handle it."

Yan Wen's face twitched slightly. He glanced at the people around him and noticed that Yuyang and the others looked solemn and tense, not like there was an ambush here.

But there is an anomaly among them—

Outside, Yu Tunzhou, who had previously summoned a heavenly tribulation with himself, seemingly ready to fight him to the death, paid no attention to this side. He seemed completely unconcerned about Feng Yanleng's life or death, nor about Yan Wen's appearance, and cautiously walked towards the Dao Hall ahead.

Yan Wen's mind raced. Did these two guys know something?

This place was once the cultivation ground of ancient immortals, so it's not impossible, and quite plausible, that it's protected by certain restrictions.

While he was pondering this, Yu Tunzhou had already arrived in front of the Dao Palace!

He reached out and pushed open the gate of the Daoist temple.

This scene instantly attracted the attention of everyone present.

Yu Tunzhou suddenly exclaimed in shock, "Helian Tu?!"

Yan Wen's pupils contracted sharply, and he looked up, momentarily lost in thought.

At that moment, Feng Yanleng transformed his Primordial Spirit spirit into a sword and thrust it out!

All's fair in war; you're foolish to fall for it!

This sword strike seemed to be a signal, prompting everyone to focus all their attacks on Yan Wen!

Deep in the Western Desert.

Helian Tu sat on a huge rock, his eyes closed, as if he were dozing off.

His physique was not as robust as that of an ordinary warrior; on the contrary, he was rather thin, wrapped in a black robe. His face had no fleshy features, no scars, and not even the furrows etched by the wind and sand. Instead, he was fair-skinned and gentle, so clean that he did not seem like a bandit who had roamed the Western Desert for nearly a hundred years.

"Brother, Qin Zang is still chasing us." A figure emerged from the shadows, burly and bald, with a scar on his left cheek that ran diagonally from his brow bone to his jaw.

This is Huyan Zheng, the second of the Seven Bandits.

Helian Tu said calmly, "It's alright. If he chases, we'll just retreat."

1

Huyan Zheng and said, "That girl from the Ji Household rescued Jiang Ying. I'm afraid Jiang Ying will tell her about the [Xuandu Inheritance]. Wouldn't all our efforts over the past ten years be in vain?"

All previous efforts were wasted?

Helian Tu smiled faintly, "In fact, even if we enter that cave, we are destined to gain nothing."

Huyan Zheng looked astonished. "Big brother, what do you mean? If Fourth Brother and Fifth Brother aren't stupid, they're probably already in jail by now!"

Helian Tu gazed into the distance, his eyes deep and unfathomable, before finally saying softly, "Once that inheritance site is opened, that person will definitely not miss it."

"We've done everything we needed to do."

"The rest is no longer our job."

After thinking for a moment, Helian Tu added, "When we get back this time, I'll inform the Heavenly Demon Sect and ask them to send more people."

"At least External Scenery, not just Half-Step External Scenery to fill space," he suddenly added. "Soon, I'm going to do something big, and it won't be External Scenery; I'm not qualified to get involved in that."