CHAPTER 685: THE STRANGE PLACE

Sect Master Han sighed and sat down again.

"Yes, although I’m truly shocked by it, how could young master—wait, could I call you that?"

"You can call me however you are comfortable," Aldrian answered.

Sect Master Han nodded. "How could young master do that? I mean, how could you have two different energies inside your dantian? My apologies if my question touches on your secret, but this truly blows my mind, as this is the first time I’ve seen something like this in my life."

"Well, there is no problem with your question, because there is no secret in it. I was just born able to do it. Basically, the heavens gave me the blessing of a body that could do something like that," Aldrian replied, lying about it.

The sect master would be shocked to death if he knew that Aldrian’s golden energy could change into any energy, as it encompassed all energies. But Aldrian would not tell them that, as he felt it would not benefit him to explain the properties of his golden energy to these people.

"I see. Truly, the man fated to be the successor of the Heavenly Demon will not be ordinary. It’s no wonder that young master could fight an immortal," Sect Master Han said.

"Young master, may I know what kind of business brings you to the Central Continent at this time? Maybe, if there is something that we of the Piercing Heaven Sect could help with, as the strongest sect, we would be extremely helpful to you," he added.

"Well, I just want to visit a place, but I still do not know exactly where it is, and I don’t even know what kind of place I will be visiting. However, the direction of my destination points toward the Central Continent," Aldrian answered, which left the sect master confused.

"To which direction, young master? Maybe I could guess the place that might be your destination," the sect master asked again. Aldrian closed his eyes for a moment before opening them and looking toward one direction.

"There."

Sect Master Han and the vice sect master looked in the direction Aldrian was pointing—east. They narrowed their eyes and exchanged glances. Was this what they thought it was, or just a coincidence?

"From your reaction, it seems there is a place that makes both of you think the same," Aldrian said, which made Sect Master Han look at him again.

"Well, the direction you pointed at is toward the central part of the Central Continent. At the central part, there is an area under the management of the three great sects. I know it will sound strange, but in that area, there is a place that even I cannot enter—a dungeon. That is the only place that comes to our mind when young master pointed in that direction," he said.

"A dungeon?" Aldrian asked curiously.

Sect Master Han nodded. "Well, that’s what it appears to be for everyone, including me, as I have never entered it. I don’t know if it truly is a dungeon or not, but all the people of the Central Continent call that place a dungeon."

"A dungeon sealed with a strong door and a seal formation that even I, a peak pseudo-immortal stage cultivator, cannot break. Many believe that place might contain unimaginable treasures, as even a peak pseudo-immortal cannot open it."

"Because no one has ever been able to break the seal, that place has remained a mystery since ancient times until today. People eventually gave up trying to enter it, so in the end, it was abandoned and became just a kind of story for cultivators of the Central Continent," Sect Master Han said, then paused for a moment.

"But recently, there has been movement from that dungeon for the first time, and it caused the three great sects to be in an uproar even until now. That place has become bustling again, with many people trying their luck to open it once more."

"In fact, many of the people who were in the same interstellar vessel as young master earlier from Arantes Star also want to visit that place. Those people have close relationships with the powers of the Central Continent, so they want to see it and try to open the dungeon as well."

Aldrian thought for a moment and looked at the sect master.

"The sign that appeared from the dungeon, when was it?" he asked.

"From Vice Master Shin’s report at that time, the cultivators stationed there saw the dungeon show a kind of sign on the same day young master fought that immortal. More precisely, when there was an aurora phenomenon in the sky, the dungeon reacted. The entire region suddenly trembled, and the seal seemed to blink at that moment," Sect Master Han answered, which made Aldrian nod.

"Maybe that is the place... well, it’s not harmful to visit it," he thought.

"Well, it’s just my guess, but if young master’s destination is somewhere else, we would gladly guide you there as well," Sect Master Han added.

Aldrian smiled and sipped his tea.

"I’m actually interested in this place. Could you bring me there later?" he asked after sipping his tea.

"Of course, young master. How could we not? In fact, with your arrival, the other two great sects will also be thrilled," Sect Master Han answered.

"We plan to depart for the central region tomorrow, so young master could stay the night here in the sect. Moreover, I want to discuss many things with young master. Would young master spare some time for this old man?" he added, which made Aldrian smile.

"Of course, Sect Master Han. I would also like to talk about many things, as there is much I need to learn about this continent," he answered.

They then discussed many matters, with Vice Master Shin leaving them alone after some time. Their conversation continued without them noticing how quickly time passed, and before long, hours had gone by. The sun was already on the western horizon when they decided to end their discussion.

Aldrian was then guided to his accommodation for the night, a lone pavilion atop one of the mountain peaks. This was a special place prepared for a select few to stay overnight. Usually, if a sect master from another great sect visited and wished to spend the night, this would be the place arranged for them.

After Aldrian settled in the pavilion, he wanted to stand on one side of the mountain and enjoy the scenery of the sunset. But once he arrived at the side of the mountain atop a high cliff, ready to take in the beauty of the view and the serenity of the atmosphere, he suddenly sensed a sword intent not far from him.

He was actually impressed by the power of this sword intent, which made him turn his head. His gaze shifted toward a much lower mountain, where he could see another pavilion.

From his location, it seemed there was an illusion formation meant to make him perceive the pavilion as empty. However, he easily saw through it, as the entire area was already within his domain. What he saw was a beautiful woman meditating on the pavilion’s ground. She wore a white robe that accentuated the curves of her body, and in front of her was a sword.

Her eyes were closed, and the sword in front of her, which was actually a low divine grade sword, floated slightly as if reacting to her sword intent. Thanks to the barrier protecting the pavilion, which also blocked anything happening within its grounds, her sword intent did not affect the outside.

Aldrian kept looking at her. She was the sword maiden, the woman who had caught his interest because she possessed a special physique called the Sword Incarnate Constitution, which allowed her to be highly sensitive to the existence of swords or anything connected to them.

With this special physique, she could easily comprehend and utilize any sword. She could even sense the strength of other people’s swordsmanship based on what she saw and what she felt.

Aldrian did not know who was stronger between her and Zander with his Solar Sword Body if they were in the same cultivation realm, but these two would undoubtedly possess powerful swordsmanship. He kept looking at her when she suddenly unleashed her sword will, which Aldrian could clearly sense from his position.

"The sword will that could pierce anything, slash anything, he thought, nodding to himself. As expected of the possessor of a special physique."

He was curious about her physique, but he was not in a rush to approach her and ask about it. He decided to let things take their course, and if the chance arose, then he could ask her. Turning his head forward again, he looked at the sunset. For him, this was also a form of meditation to soothe his heart and mind, allowing himself to rest instead of constantly dwelling on worldly matters.

He stayed like that until the sun finally sank beneath the western horizon, giving way to the moon and stars—his most favorite scenery.

But not long after the sky turned dark, he sensed the sword maiden leaving her pavilion. At first, he did not care, assuming she was simply going somewhere. However, as she moved, she did so discreetly, and the direction she was heading was toward his pavilion.

This caused him to raise his eyebrows in wonder.

What does this woman want to do?