Chapter 559: Danxue Mountain!

    Hun Miesheng''s true cultivation was at the early stage of Five-Star Dou Saint.

    Meanwhile, the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan''s Huang Tian had reached the terrifying late stage of Five-Star Dou Saint.

    Combined with the powerful physique of the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan and their unparalleled speed, Huang Tian’s combat strength could be considered the pinnacle among Five-Star Dou Saints.

    Of course, if Gu He’s cultivation had also reached the Five-Star Dou Saint level, then what Huang Tian considered a ceiling wouldn’t even be a floor in Gu He’s eyes.

    After completing his breakthrough, Gu He did not return to the Yunlan Sect.

    Instead, he directly used the Void Great Teleportation Technique and reappeared inside the ancient hall on East Dragon Island.

    This ancient hall was known by the Ancient Dragon Clan as the Dragon Emperor Hall.

    Ever since Zi Yan had declared her master would go into seclusion there, no one from the Ancient Dragon Clan had dared to enter it.

    Outside the hall, more than a dozen powerful Ancient Dragon experts stood guard.

    Once Gu He returned to the Dragon Emperor Hall, he immediately lifted the seal.

    As the seal vanished, the experts standing guard outside instantly sensed the terrifying aura radiating from Gu He.

    “This aura... it must be from Lord Dragon Emperor’s master. It’s so powerful!”

    “Yeah, it seems even stronger than it was before!”

    The dragon clan guards all whispered among themselves, but none of them dared step into the hall.

    Soon after, Gu He slowly walked out from the hall.

    Zi Yan, along with the Grand Elder, Second Elder, and several others from East Dragon Island, all arrived quickly to greet him.

    “Master!”

    Zi Yan knew very well that Gu He hadn’t truly gone into seclusion there.

    He had left earlier using secret techniques, so seeing him again now filled her with excitement.

    The other Ancient Dragon Clan members, unaware of this, believed that Gu He had been in closed-door cultivation for over ten days and had just emerged.

    “Greetings, Master of the Dragon Emperor!”

    “Greetings, Master of the Dragon Emperor!”

    The elders of East Dragon Island bowed one after another.

    Their respect was sincere and not just because of Gu He’s title.

    “Congratulations on your breakthrough!”

    Qingshan and Zhu Mo immediately noticed Gu He’s cultivation had advanced from early One-Star Dou Saint to mid-stage Two-Star Dou Saint.

    They both stepped forward to offer congratulations.

    Although they appeared calm on the surface, their hearts were filled with shock.

    It had only been less than a month, yet Gu He had made such a huge leap.

    This speed was truly terrifying.

    However, when they recalled how Gu He had given the Ancient Dragon Clan three ninth-grade treasured pills—pills they themselves had consumed and benefited from—they quickly came to terms with it.

    At that moment, Qingshan thought back.

    Back when Gu He was just a One-Star Dou Saint, he had shown the power to contend with the Three Great Dragon Kings.

    Now, having advanced further, the Dragon Kings wouldn''t be a match for him.

    Qingshan himself stood even less of a chance.

    “Just a lucky breakthrough,” Gu He replied casually.

    Then he turned to the elders and suddenly asked, “Do any of you happen to know where the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan resides?”

    “The Sky Demon Phoenix Clan?”

    Upon hearing Gu He suddenly ask about the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan, Qingshan and the other elders of East Dragon Island were visibly puzzled.

    Even Zi Yan showed a bit of confusion.

    However, although they didn’t know why Gu He was interested in the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan’s whereabouts, Qingshan and the others didn’t question him further. They simply shared everything they knew.

    “Sir,” Qingshan said with a sigh, “In recent years, our Ancient Void Dragon Clan has rarely shown itself on the Central Plains. Ever since the old Dragon Emperor disappeared and the Three Dragon Kings split the clan into factions, we''ve fallen into internal chaos. Our reputation has faded somewhat... perhaps even less than that of the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan.”

    He continued, “The Sky Demon Phoenix Clan resides in the northeastern part of the Beast Region. The place they live has a rather refined name—Danxue Mountain.”

    As Qingshan finished speaking, Zhu Mo added, “I’ve been to Danxue Mountain once. It stands tall amid the vast, undulating mountain ranges of the Beast Region. The terrain is steep and treacherous, with cliffs and deep ravines crossing in all directions. Towering peaks rise into the clouds, and the whole area feels like you’re walking through the heavens.”

    “Shrouded in mist, echoing with birdsong and monkey cries, with streams flowing through deep valleys... It’s a stunning place.”

    “According to legend, Danxue Mountain was once the habitat of the ancient Heavenly Phoenix. As their descendants, the Sky Demon Phoenixes have continued to dwell there ever since.”

    “Danxue Mountain... the resting ground of the ancient Heavenly Phoenix.”

    Hearing that key detail, Gu He couldn’t help but frown slightly.

    If that was true, then the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan likely had a deep foundation. Their ancestral land at Danxue Mountain must contain many secrets.

    “Sir,” Qingshan said, “Our clan and the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan have been enemies since ancient times. Back in our prime, our kind even fed on them. But as for now...”

    He paused mid-sentence.

    Zhu Mo took over, saying, “The Sky Demon Phoenix Clan’s current leader, Huang Tian—if he’s still alive—has probably reached the mid-stage of Dou Saint. Not even the Three Dragon Kings would be a match for him.”

    “If we weren’t living in the Void Realm, and if word of our internal strife had spread beyond, I fear the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan would’ve long since taken revenge and launched an all-out assault while we were weak.”

    After hearing their concerns, Gu He replied calmly, “Elders, that’s exactly why I asked about this.”

    “Elder Qingshan, last time, you and I defeated the Three Dragon Kings. They already have a clear understanding of East Dragon Island’s current strength.”

    “Given their personalities, do you think they would stand by and watch us nurture Zi Yan into a true Dragon Emperor capable of suppressing all dragon clan experts?”

    “Isn’t it possible that, for their own selfish goals, they might ally with outsiders to attack East Dragon Island?”

    As Gu He spoke, he had already activated a sound-isolating barrier with his power. No one outside the group could hear their conversation.

    “Sir, are you saying the Three Dragon Kings might seek out the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan and use them to strike against East Dragon Island—and the Dragon Emperor herself?” Qingshan asked in surprise.

    “I don’t think that’s likely,” Zhu Mo said with a frown. “The Three Dragon Kings wouldn’t go so far as to invite disaster into their own home for a bit of personal gain.”

    “Master,” Zi Yan added, “Given the long-standing grudge between our clan and the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan, if they learned about our current state, then after dealing with East Dragon Island, they’d surely target the other three dragon islands too.”

    “If the Three Dragon Kings really did that, it’d be like lifting a rock just to smash their own feet.”

    (End of Chapter)

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