CHAPTER 970: CHAPTER 969: AN OLD NUN APPEARS

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It can be said that at the crucial moment, the light that emerged from Sun Never Sets Mountain saved Ye Tianchen. Otherwise, with Ye Tianchen’s current cultivation battle power, it would be almost impossible to slay the Ice and Fire Dragon. It was precisely the sound from Sun Never Sets Mountain that enraged the Ice and Fire Dragon, causing it to abandon its attempt to kill Ye Tianchen and Hu Gao, and rush directly out of the Cold Pond towards Sun Never Sets Mountain, with no other movements.

Ye Tianchen performed the ultimate secret skill of the "Undying Golden Body Skill", reconstructing his body with a drop of his own blood. When he reappeared, there was no joy at having survived, nor any trace of relaxation on his face. Instead, he looked solemnly in the direction of Sun Never Sets Mountain, deeply shaken within. It has been said that there are only three Ancient Martial Worlds left on Earth, and it has long ceased to be a suitable place for cultivation. Even if a few hidden masters remain, there likely aren’t many. Only those Immortal Sects and Cultivation Families with long-standing inheritances still exist. However, the presence of the old wretch from the Five Poison Sect, Du Mie, and the appearance of the Ice and Fire Dragon have deeply alarmed Ye Tianchen. It seems that Earth, once a flourishing land for cultivation, despite its decline from ancient times to now leaving only a meager three Ancient Martial Worlds, is not as simple as it seems. Hidden within are many powerful existences and many secrets, which is what most unnerves Ye Tianchen.

"Boss, that ugly dragon stormed into Sun Never Sets Mountain. It seems like it met its end, not even a whimper," Hu Gao couldn’t help but say.

Ye Tianchen naturally understood the meaning of Hu Gao’s words. The Ice and Fire Dragon was incredibly powerful; even with its power sealed, it was still extraordinarily formidable. Its species is one of the most powerful within the Demon Clan, second only to the strongest of the Demon Clan, the Immortal Dragon Clan. From the ancient to archaic times, the Ice and Fire Dragon Clan and the Immortal Dragon Clan fought countless wars over the title of the strongest clan in the Demon Clan. In the end, the Immortal Dragon Clan, with power nearly akin to immortality, became the strongest clan in the Demon Clan. However, considering the Ice and Fire Dragon Clan as weak would be a grave mistake, as the Immortal Dragon Clan paid a heavy price in these wars despite their victories.

"Do you remember who the Ice and Fire Dragon said sealed its power here?" Ye Tianchen asked, calmly looking towards Sun Never Sets Mountain.

"This... this guy said it was a person of the Emperor Realm..." Hu Gao said, a bit unnerved.

"And the words that just came from Sun Never Sets Mountain, you should remember them. That’s what drove the Ice and Fire Dragon into a fury, making it leave no stone unturned in rushing out of the Cold Pond to attack Sun Never Sets Mountain..." Ye Tianchen’s eyes glinted with golden light, seemingly very interested in exploring Sun Never Sets Mountain.

"Huh? Could it be... could there be a Great Emperor of the Human Clan in Sun Never Sets Mountain?" Hu Gao couldn’t help but wipe the cold sweat from his forehead and asked.

Ye Tianchen didn’t speak. His eyes faintly glowed with golden light, which he eventually retracted. Sun Never Sets Mountain is the most treacherous and ominous place on Earth, existing since ancient times and feared by many. The last time he managed to retrieve fragments of the Ancient Transmission Array from it, it was all due to luck, purely by chance. Just thinking about it now makes Ye Tianchen’s scalp tingle. At that time, he was like a newborn calf unafraid of tigers, completely unaware of the dangers of Sun Never Sets Mountain. Now, he wouldn’t easily venture into Sun Never Sets Mountain unless absolutely necessary and unless his strength allowed him to do so. At this juncture, Ye Tianchen felt more responsibilities and things to accomplish, making reckless adventuring unsuitable for his current circumstances.

During the battle with the Ice and Fire Dragon, Ye Tianchen clearly remembered the words of this ugly dragon. The person who sealed its power back then was of the Emperor Realm. The dragon was originally a prodigy of the Ice and Fire Dragon Clan, powerful from birth, favored by the heavens. But who would have thought that at that time, the Human Clan produced an Emperor Realm figure who was invincible and roamed the universe. When the dragon challenged this figure, it was ultimately suppressed and defeated. Just now, the voice from Sun Never Sets Mountain and the subsequent response from the Ice and Fire Dragon were evidently from a Great Emperor of the Human Clan, who rescued Ye Tianchen and Hu Gao at a critical moment, provoking the Ice and Fire Dragon to charge towards Sun Never Sets Mountain, intent on fighting to the death with its old adversary who once suppressed it.

"How many secrets are hidden within Sun Never Sets Mountain? From ancient times until now, besides the shocking Great Demon residing there, are there other powerful existences? Does the Human Clan really have a Great Emperor within?" Ye Tianchen couldn’t help but mutter to himself.

After spending over an hour in this Cold Pond, both Ye Tianchen and Hu Gao treated their wounds before flying together towards the hidden Heavenly Pit of Desolate Stone Village.

"Boss, I failed to bring back your brothers and even let them get chased by stronger forces..." Hu Gao said apologetically.

"It’s not your fault. The Blood Killing Organization’s heritage is extremely powerful. To confront this force, we still need some preparations, there’s no rush!" Ye Tianchen replied.

"Then, Big Brother, let’s go find them. The Ancient Martial World is becoming increasingly dangerous, inherently full of bloodshed, and now the heritage of the Blood Killing Organization and Nine Netherworld is appearing more and more frequently by the day. A great storm in the Ancient Martial World seems imminent. Wuxue and others have just become Martial Artists, entering the Ancient Martial World for the first time, it’s too dangerous," Hu Gao said, looking at Ye Tianchen.

"No, precisely because the martial arts world is brutal and bloody, it is their first time entering it. If I protect them everywhere, giving them a quiet and safe environment for cultivation, it will prevent them from finding their own martial path and from feeling the pressure of becoming martial artists. The law of the jungle, survival of the fittest – this is an experience they must go through. Only those who survive can become true martial artists and have more expansive development space. In this regard, I can’t change anything; it’s something they must experience," Ye Tianchen shook his head. Although he was a bit worried, there were things that Wuxue and the others had to experience for themselves. No one could change this rule. As long as there is life, there will be conflict, a conflict that cannot be quelled wherever there is life. This is a law that exists whether it is the Human Clan, Ancient Alien Race, or Demon Clan."

Along the way, Ye Tianchen and Hu Gao were heading towards the hidden Heavenly Pit in Desolate Stone Village. After rescuing Hu Gao, it was time to let Tianshuang and the others know that he was still alive, so they wouldn’t worry too much. Ye Tianchen quickly used the Divine Movement Skill all the way, and Hu Gao hurriedly followed.

When Ye Tianchen and Hu Gao reached the hidden Heavenly Pit not far from Desolate Stone Village, they couldn’t help but wrinkle their brows. There, on top of the pit, sat an old nun in a meditative posture. This old nun had a hunched back, seemed very aged, and dressed very simply. She held a horsetail whisk in her right hand, resting it on her left hand, sitting there very peacefully. Below her was the hidden Heavenly Pit of Desolate Stone Village, making Ye Tianchen and Hu Gao startle. Who was this old nun?

"Boss, let me drive this old nun away. I’m afraid she isn’t here with good intentions," Hu Gao said somewhat annoyed.

Ye Tianchen also knew that this old nun, sitting cross-legged on the hidden formation of the pit, was definitely not a simple character. Now that he had wiped out the Five Poison Sect, shaking the three major Ancient Martial Worlds, many people wanted to kill him, Ye Tianchen, to gain fame and fortune. At the same time, removing his major threat could stifle a prodigy like Ye Tianchen in its cradle. Additionally, there were the Blood Killing Organization and Nine Netherworld, incredibly powerful, with unfathomable depths. He had to be increasingly careful.

"I know, but you are not her match, and perhaps I am not either..." Ye Tianchen said, frowning as he looked at the old nun sitting in the high sky.

"What? Is this old nun that powerful? She looks like she could give out any moment!" Hu Gao couldn’t help but ask in surprise.

"A martial arts master, a true强者, is not easy to see through. You go back first, do not make any noise. If you hear the sound of fighting, take the villagers of Desolate Stone Village and leave!" Ye Tianchen said solemnly.

Hu Gao left first, heading towards the entrance of the pit. The villagers of Desolate Stone Village, passed down from generation to generation, all knew the pathway leading into the hidden formation of the pit. The villagers had already regarded Ye Tianchen and the others as family and had told them the path through the hidden formation.

Swish!

Ye Tianchen disappeared from where he was, appearing the next moment before the old nun sitting atop the pit. Still, he politely asked, "I wonder who the senior is, and what business you have with me?"

The old nun slightly opened her eyes, looking at Ye Tianchen, nodding and saying, "Indeed extraordinary, with great perseverance and fortune. To reach the Martial Saint Realm at such a young age, becoming a top-tier expert in the Ancient Martial World, even though Earth, as a land of cultivation, has declined to its current state, it can still produce a genius like you, which befits it being the birthplace of the Human Clan..."

Ye Tianchen paused for a moment, smiling slightly, "Senior overpraises me, may I dare to ask your esteemed name?"

"How do you know I am here to find you?" the old nun asked in return.

"The senior has been waiting here for me for a long time. If I hadn’t taken the initiative to come over, you would surely have stopped me from leaving. Am I right?" Ye Tianchen also smiled as he asked.

"Good insight. I, the old nun, am running out of time. The three major Ancient Martial Worlds will be the domain of you young people in the future. I came here at this time to ask you for my disciple. I hope you will return my disciple to me..." The old nun nodded and said. (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)