As the protective barrier shattered, all the cultivators surrounding the mountain showed expressions of astonishment.

They looked around in disbelief, seemingly curious about who had broken the barrier, and gathered together to discuss it.

"Incredible! Could it be that among us there is a master of formations?"

"Forget about any grand formations, the barrier is broken, let's hurry and go find the treasure!"

"Yes, yes, let's go!"

"..."

Soon, greed took over, and everyone headed up the mountain.

On the other side, Ye Yun's consciousness also returned from the chaos.

Seeing the shattered barrier in front of him, he was overjoyed.

"Great! It looks like it was a success!"

Just then, Qing Shi asked in surprise from the side.

"How did you manage that, you little rascal?"

Even she had no clue about this formation, but Ye Yun broke it in a matter of minutes.

Facing Qing Shi's shocked expression, Ye Yun smiled and made a casual remark.

"Didn't I say that I have some knowledge of ancient formations? I happen to have seen this formation before."

"yes……"

Qing Shi seemed to be deep in thought, as if she believed it, yet also as if she didn't.

However, one thing is certain: the sense of threat Ye Yun posed to her was stronger than before.

If it weren't for the prior agreement, she really couldn't resist the urge to kill him in these ruins.

Her instincts, as a member of the dragon race, told her that if she didn't get rid of Ye Yun, he would become a huge problem for her in the future...

"Alright, let's go in first."

Ye Yun estimated that many people were blocked in front of the mountain. Once he broke through the formation, they would probably head towards the palace.

Qing Shi nodded and said, "Okay, let's go..."

Just as the two were about to fly in directly, they discovered that even low-altitude flight was not allowed, as there was a stronger anti-air formation.

As soon as they take flight, they are pressed down by a terrifying force in less than ten breaths.

Even Qing Shi was no exception; she was forced to walk, which slowed her down considerably.

Ye Yun wanted to try again, but then he heard Nangong Jiutian say leisurely.

"Stop struggling. Within this sacred mountain, in order to maintain its dignity, flying is not permitted."

"There are so many rules..."

Ye Yun sighed softly, then, recalling his previous experiences, he began to recount them.

"Oh, right, senior, just now..."

Because he had too many questions, Ye Yun recounted his experience in detail.

Even Nangong Jiutian was somewhat surprised after hearing his words.

"That little girl, could it be that she also...?"

Ye Yun asked curiously, "Is it something else?"

At this moment, Nangong Jiutian seemed to be deep in thought.

"Once you go in first, if you do see her, you'll naturally know the answer."

Judging from her appearance, it seems she intends to leave the task of popularizing science to her apprentice.

Ye Yun sighed inwardly and said helplessly, "Alright, then I'll see if I can meet that Heavenly Evolution Empress..."

Just then, he suddenly thought of something interesting.

Given his own circumstances, he could be considered half a disciple of Nangong Jiutian.

Wasn't Empress Tianyan his senior sister?

……

Unexpectedly, after climbing this so-called holy mountain, they were no longer attacked by the black beasts.

It seems that the previous barrier also served to isolate the black beast.

In contrast, everything here is better preserved, especially the ancient buildings that have stood for thousands of years.

Looking at the palaces on the mountain, Ye Yun really wanted to explore them one by one, hoping to find something of value.

Right now, the most urgent thing is to go to Empress Tianyan's palace and meet her...

Fortunately, it was near the mountain and not too far away, so they soon arrived at the summit.

And just ahead, the entrance to the Silver Palace came into view.

However, the entrance was still blocked by an array, apparently for multiple layers of protection...

"Kid, can you break this formation?"

Upon arriving at the palace gates, a cyan-gold array swirled around, forming a barrier that enveloped the entire silver palace.

Looking at the solid barrier in front of her, Qing Shi habitually asked Ye Yun.

Unfortunately, as a dragon, formations are simply not her forte...

"Wait a moment, let me take a look."

Ye Yun stepped forward and examined the array barrier in front of him.

Almost simultaneously, Nangong Jiutian said in surprise.

"It seems she really is waiting for me..."

"Hmm? What makes you say that?"

"This formation was researched by her own research. Apart from myself, I'm afraid no one else in this world can open it."

Hearing her say that, Ye Yun's lips twitched slightly, feeling helpless.

"So... this legacy was actually left for you?"

Nangong Jiutian did not deny it.

"You know what, it really does feel that way..."

Subsequently, under Nangong Jiutian's guidance, Ye Yun prepared to break the formation!

Qing Shi, standing to the side, said strangely.

"Kid, you can break this formation too?"

"Hmm... I'll give it a try."

Ye Yun nodded, much to Qing Shi's surprise.

Just as Ye Yun was about to make a move, he suddenly stopped.

Qing Shi, who was eagerly awaiting his breakthrough, frowned slightly.

"What's wrong? Why are you standing there like that?"

Although she was reluctant to admit it, Ye Yun's ability to break formations was of great help to her now.

Otherwise, relying solely on his own abilities, he might not be able to get in so quickly...

"Hmm? Wait a minute..."

Ye Yun frowned slightly and turned to look at the distance.

Just now, he sensed an explosion nearby, along with the surging aftershocks of profound energy.

This subtle movement immediately put Ye Yun on alert.

"It feels like the people from our Ancient Holy Land are fighting with the cultivators from the Nine Nether Holy Land."

It's obvious that the people from the Ancient Path Holy Land and the Moon Wheel Holy Land are unlikely to fight each other.

It was clearly either the Ancient Dao Holy Land or the Moon Wheel Holy Land, and someone from there was fighting with cultivators from the Nine Nether Holy Land!

"Wait a moment, let me check the situation."

After all, there's a 50% chance that it'll be one of our own people who gets attacked.

Before he entered, all the Yuanling cultivators from the Ancient Dao Holy Land expressed their concern for him.

So if they encounter danger, Ye Yun would still be happy to lend a hand...

There's also the possibility that Gu Linlang or her senior sister Qin Ya might be the ones being besieged.

"Hey kid, why aren't you obediently breaking the formation? Why are you meddling in other people's business?"

Seeing that this guy stopped breaking the formation and went to save people, Qing Shi was very frustrated.

She had no clue about the formation herself, so she could only wait for Ye Yun to break it and decided to go with him.

"What a troublesome kid..."

When he arrived, he found that it was indeed as he had guessed.

Gu Linlang and two ancient cultivators were surrounded and attacked by eight or nine Yuanling cultivators from the Nine Netherworld Holy Land.

Under normal circumstances, these people might not be able to stay, and they might not even be able to defeat Gu Linlang.

But at this moment, they were in a combined attack formation, surrounding Gu Linlang and the other two...

The group looked at Gu Linlang, who was surrounded, and sneered.

"Junior Sister Gu, you have nowhere to run now, so you'd better surrender obediently."

"We're fellow disciples, after all; we don't want to make things too ugly."

"That's right, that's right. Surrendering would save us from physical suffering. Let me just wait to receive my reward."

"..."

Faced with the group's threats, Gu Linlang snorted coldly.

Black energy swirled around her, and in her hand gleamed the chilling light of the Heavenly Rank magic weapon, the Ghost Abyss Short Blade.

"You want to take my place for a reward? I'm afraid you don't have the ability."

"Heh... Still trying to put up a stubborn resistance?"

One of them chuckled and said to the people around him.

"In that case, let her witness our exhilarating combined attack!"

"But be careful not to actually kill her, I'd like to enjoy her later."

As he spoke, his gaze fell on Gu Linlang's graceful figure.

As their former true disciple, whom they used to bow and scrape before.

To be able to play with her body is undoubtedly something many people dream of.

The person next to her nodded in agreement, looking at Gu Linlang with amusement.

"Don't worry, Junior Sister Gu, I'll make sure you experience an ecstasy that's almost unbearable!"

The men's lewd gazes and words made Gu Linlang's expression turn icy.

"You think you're worthy to play with my body?"

She scanned her surroundings. Although it was quite difficult, she might be able to escape if she gave it her all.

Just then, a cold snort came from nearby.

"Gentlemen, what are you planning to do to my Linlang?"

Upon hearing this, everyone turned to look in the direction of the voice.

When Gu Linlang saw the person who came, her usually cold face immediately turned into one of surprise and delight.

"Master! You've arrived!"

As expected, it was Ye Yun who arrived in time.

Then, he gave Gu Linlang a faint smile.

"Looks like I've come at the right time."

When they saw Ye Yun arriving, the eyes of all the Nine Nether cultivators lit up.

"Oh? There's an unexpected bonus!"

They were initially disappointed to have only met Gu Linlang.

With so many people, even if she were killed, the credit wouldn't be easy to divide.

Well, this is great, another Ye Yun has come knocking on our door.

"Kid, you actually dared to come!"

One of the black-robed cultivators sneered at him.

The person next to him sneered.

"Why waste words with him? Just take him down!"

As they were talking, one of them rushed toward Ye Yun, clearly wanting to claim the credit first.

His cultivation level was also at the fifth level of the Yuanling realm, making him one of the more powerful individuals among these people.

But in Ye Yun's eyes...

"Whom do you want to take down?"

Ye Yun didn't waste any words with him, a murderous glint flashing in his eyes.

With a wave of his hand, several silver blades flew out, attacking him and instantly suppressing him.

One after another, silver blades lashed out at the Nine Nether cultivator, causing his face to turn several shades paler instantly.

"This guy, didn't he just advance to the Yuanling realm?"

The power he felt was nothing like someone who had just advanced in rank; it was much stronger than him.

In an instant, he went from attacking Ye Yun to defending himself, constantly being attacked by Ye Yun's silver blade.

"I thought you were so great, is that all?"

Ye Yun snorted softly and manipulated the silver blade to slice it open little by little!

The remaining silver blades went towards the Nine Nether cultivators who were forming an array, instantly breaking their formation.

Seeing that the surrounding formations had been broken, Gu Linlang and the other two ancient cultivators also took action.

"You demonic sorcerer, prepare to die!"

Two of the ancient cultivators charged out with angry shouts.

The pressure that had been building up just moments before was now released.

Gu Linlang also targeted one of them, and relying on her formidable one-on-one fighting skills, she rushed up and pounded him to the ground.

Using his amazing agility, he severed the hand and leg of the opponent with Ghost Abyss and then stomped on him.

"You think you can make me experience ecstasy?"

Gu Linlang leaned down and stared coldly at him. With a kick to his terrified eyes, she sent him flying.

After flying hundreds of meters, it crashed into a wall and was crushed to death.

Compared to Ye Yun and the others, her side was practically slaughtering them...

"Hmph, a bunch of lecherous good-for-nothings!"

Gu Linlang snorted coldly and commented on them in this way.

And just as she was preparing to choose her next victim.

Suddenly, a blood-red shadow swept past.

"Hmm? This is...?"

As she gasped in surprise, she saw the crimson shadow rush directly into the Nine Nether cultivators.

"Who...who are you?!"

Some people stared wide-eyed when they saw the approaching blood-red shadow.

However, the man ignored him, only a chilling glint in his eyes.

His blood-red claws, like the scythe of death, swiftly reaped one Nine Nether cultivator after another.

In just over ten breaths, under her sweeping attack, only mangled corpses remained on the ground.

"Wow...that's amazing."

Gu Linlang and the other ancient cultivators couldn't help but widen their eyes.

Looking at the person who made the move, it was a female cultivator dressed in black robes, surrounded by blood-red profound energy.

The gloom gradually faded away after the battle ended.

She glanced at the surprised Ye Yun and said coldly.

"What are you standing there for? Hurry up and break the formation!"

It's obvious that the person who did this was Qing Shi.

As for why he should help Ye Yun, the reason was simple: to get this guy to break the formation quickly.

Upon hearing this, Ye Yun shrugged helplessly.

"Understood, senior."

Hearing him address her like that, Gu Linlang couldn't help but ask curiously.

"Master...who is this?"

But as soon as he finished speaking, he was glared at coldly by Qing Shi.

"Don't pry into things that don't concern you."

"..."

Gu Linlang immediately shut up.

Ye Yun waved his hand at him.

"Linlang, don't ask about her affairs."

"Yes, Master..."

Gu Linlang was very sensible and nodded directly.

After that, Ye Yun and the others walked towards the palace entrance, and during the walk, Ye Yun thought for a moment and asked a question.

"By the way, did you see Senior Sister after you came in?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Linlang and the other two ancient cultivators all shook their heads.

According to them, they all came alone and happened to run into each other in the vicinity.

As for Qin Ya, I've never seen her before...

Ye Yun frowned slightly at this.

"That's strange, could it be that Senior Sister...?"

Based on our experience along the way, the ruins are not considered dangerous.

Even if one's luck is extremely bad, first being besieged by cultivators from the Nine Netherworlds, and then being attacked by black beasts.

Given her abilities, surviving shouldn't be a problem...

"Hey kid, what are you daydreaming about?"

Before reaching the barrier, Qing Shi glanced at him.

"Why aren't you breaking the formation yet?"

"understood."

Ye Yun snapped out of his daze and focused his attention back on the barrier.

Gu Linlang, who was standing beside her, looked surprised.

"Breaking the formation? Could it be that the barrier outside was also your doing...?"

"That's right, I'm the one who broke it."

Ye Yun replied casually, as if he were just asking what he had for dinner.

Gu Linlang was alright, having at least witnessed the power of this master.

This surprised the other two ancient cultivators.

"Junior Brother Ye, is he that amazing?"

"Hmm... be quiet."

Ye Yun said something without turning his head.

Then his attention was entirely focused on the array barrier in front of him.

As for the people around him, they all suddenly fell silent, not daring to disturb him...

Before long, Ye Yun was seen gently stroking the barrier with his palm while chanting incantations.

Finally, he let out a soft shout.

"break!"

In an instant, the azure-gold barrier in front of them transformed into a sky full of starlight and dissipated.

Seeing this, Gu Linlang and the others gasped in shock. This was too fast!

Even Qing Shi couldn't help but look at him strangely.

"You... why do you seem to be coming home?"

"It's just an illusion, an illusion."

Ye Yun shrugged and said modestly, "It just so happens that this formation overlaps with the area I'm proficient in."

"Oh……"

Qing Shi glanced at him suspiciously.

But now that the array barrier has been broken, there's no time to investigate these things.

"Never mind, let's go in and take a look."

Although she suspected Ye Yun was up to something, she was also worried about encountering another barrier inside.

Thinking about it, it would be better to keep him by my side...

After that, she quickly stepped forward and slowly pushed open the huge doors of the palace.

The scene before them was dimly lit, and the group exchanged glances.

But there was no turning back now, so they simply went in with a burst of energy.

Then... the ground in front of the door suddenly lit up with light.

"Oh no, there's a trap!"

Someone exclaimed in surprise, but it was too late.

The silver light enveloped them, and they vanished from their spot in the blink of an eye.

The door behind it closed slowly on its own, as if nothing had happened.

As for Ye Yun, who was enveloped in light, he felt a brief moment of weightlessness and guessed that he had been teleported over a short distance.

When their vision returned, they found themselves in an unfamiliar environment, seemingly a corridor within a palace.

"Wait... isn't this Empress Tianyan far too cunning?"

Ye Yun sighed helplessly, "Who's the kind person who sets up a teleportation array at the entrance?"

However, Nangong Jiutian in his mind suddenly exclaimed in surprise.

"Wait, kid, look around."

"Um?"

Ye Yun was taken aback for a moment, but still did as she was told and looked around.

At this moment, Nangong Jiutian laughed.

"This little girl is quite thoughtful."

Ye Yun asked, his face full of doubt.

"Thoughtful? What does that mean?"

Nangong Jiutian chuckled and explained.

"You are currently located at the very deepest part of the entire Holy Lord's Palace."

"If I remember correctly, her bedroom is behind the door on your right."

Although the last time I came here was tens of thousands of years ago.

But she still retains some memories.

Ye Yun was also very surprised after hearing this.

"Teleporting directly to the palace entrance, how thoughtful!"

I originally thought that I would have to go through some more trouble before I could find the other person's palace.

Well, this is great, they've gotten right to their destination...

"By the way, how are Linlang and the others? I hope they're alright?"

Even at this moment, Ye Yun couldn't help but worry.

Nangong Jiutian pondered for a moment and then said.

"They should be fine. They've probably been teleported to some unimportant place."

"That's good……"

Ye Yun nodded, then turned to look at the large, golden-white door on his right.

After what had happened, he was genuinely more curious about this place.

"What...could be inside the door?"

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