Just as Yuan Ming was about to leave, his brow suddenly furrowed, and with a flicker of his body, he immediately dove underground, using the Void Transformation Technique to conceal his form and aura.

Not long after, a ball of white light penetrated the rock wall above the secret chamber, causing the air inside to tremble.

Two figures appeared in the white light; it was Mo Sanqi and Elder Nantian.

The two quickly searched around the secret chamber, finding nothing.

"This secret chamber is Ghost Wood's place of seclusion, and there's nothing here. Could it be that the Emperor Yan's Ruyi Scepter is on him?" Mo Sanqi said, frowning.

"Emperor Yan's Ruyi Scepter! Could it be that Dongji Palace's real purpose for attacking the Black Evil Sect this time is for this treasure?" In the ground, Yuan Ming's expression flickered.

This area of the Dongji Sea is extremely vast, bordering the abyss, and the sea itself carries a mysterious aura, leading to many rumors, including secret treasure legends like Three Immortals Island. Emperor Yan's Ruyi Scepter is one of them.

Emperor Yan's Ruyi Scepter is the lifebound magical treasure of the legendary loose cultivator, Elder Yan, from ten thousand years ago in the Dongji Sea, reputed to exist in three pieces.

This person was a great power at the Dharma manifestation Stage, with a very mysterious background and outstanding divine skills. Even the Dongji Palace Master from ten thousand years ago fought with him and gained nothing, which only enhanced his formidable reputation in the Dongji Sea.

Later, for some unknown reason, Elder Yan suddenly disappeared, and soon after, rumors spread that he had fallen and left behind Emperor Yan's Mausoleum, containing his lifelong collection.

As for the key to opening Emperor Yan's Mausoleum, it is the three Emperor Yan's Ruyi Scepters.

However, whether it is Emperor Yan's Ruyi Scepter or Emperor Yan's Mausoleum, they have only been known by name. Many people in the Dongji Sea considered it a fabricated rumor by those who enjoy pleasure. Unexpectedly, today the term "Emperor Yan's Ruyi Scepter" truly emerged from the mouths of two Returning to Void Stage cultivators.

"No, I sensed with secret techniques before, and Ghost Wood did not have the aura of the Emperor Yan's Ruyi Scepter on him." Elder Nanshan shook his head, his tone firm.

"No matter what, let's search around first." Mo Sanqi said, quickly leaving.

But Yuan Ming underground did not leave, returning to the secret chamber and releasing his Divine Sense to carefully search the chamber once more.

Emperor Yan's Ruyi Scepter is related to the tomb of a Dharma manifestation Stage great power, so he couldn't possibly not be interested. Even if he doesn't seek the tomb, selling it could still earn him a fortune.

However, there really was nothing hidden in this chamber. After searching for a while, he had to give up helplessly.

Just as Yuan Ming was about to leave again, the ground beneath his feet suddenly began to shake, and cracks appeared on the walls, rapidly widening.

His expression showed surprise, and he immediately turned to fly away. Check * (*) for the latest updates.

At the same time, in the central area of Black Mo Island, the ground was also trembling, and the earth was cracking.

"What's going on?" Having already returned to the surface, Elder Nantian, who was chasing Black Evil Sect cultivators, Mo Sanqi, and others, paused with slight unease.

Other Returning to Void cultivators did the same.

And in mid-air, the battle between Huangfu Jue and Ghost Wood seemed to be nearing its end.

The black aura surrounding Ghost Wood had almost completely dissipated, revealing his true face—a thin, skeletal elder.

His left arm had been severed by Huangfu Jue's Golden Axe, and there were two massive wounds on his chest and abdomen, clearly at the end of his strength.

However, seeing the ground's movement, Ghost Wood's face lit up with joy, and he shook his sleeve.

Several strands of black smoke shot out from his sleeve, dancing wildly in the air, revealing faint images of skeletal ghosts, emitting a chilling and wailing ghostly cry as they rushed towards Huangfu Jue.

"Courting death!" Huangfu Jue snorted coldly, swinging his Golden Axe horizontally.

A flash of golden thunder light passed, cutting through several strands of black smoke, which turned into dissipated black qi.

However, Ghost Wood took the opportunity to escape downwards, burrowing into the ground.

Huangfu Jue furrowed his brow tightly and did not pursue, instead flying down beside Elder Nantian and others.

Before he could speak, the ground suddenly exploded, and a mass of dense black qi surged towards the group with astonishing speed.

"Quick, evade!" Huangfu Jue's figure shot up from the ground, avoiding the black qi.

Elder Nantian and others reacted a moment too slow, and were enveloped by the black qi.

A surge of overwhelming cold burst forth from the black qi, and Elder Nantian and others, without any resistance, instantly turned into a few white ice sculptures.

Seeing this, Huangfu Jue finally showed a mix of shock and anger, his right hand's golden battle axe erupting with golden lightning, which clashed and collided, emitting a deafening thunder roar.

"Go!"

He roared lowly, slashing fiercely with the golden battle axe.

A very thin golden lightning flashed by, vanishing into the black qi.

In the next moment, a series of violent explosions erupted from the ground, with acres of land bulging as if about to burst.

However, the black qi swirling on the ground suddenly condensed, forming a hundred-zhang black hand that struck down harshly.

The bulging ground compressed like a deflated balloon, returning to its original state, and the underground explosions subsided.

"Oh, so this is the Thunder Emperor Saber? It does have some spectacle." A ripple beside the black giant palm revealed an elder with a turban and a black robe—it was Mao Yi, whom Yuan Ming had seen in the Sui Xin Pavilion.

However, Mao Yi now no longer had the aura of an old scholar, his eyes revealing a cold light, with a cold smile at the corners of his mouth, exuding an indescribable ruthlessness.

"Mao Yi, is it really you, and your cultivation..." Huangfu Jue's face was filled with astonishment.

Mao Yi's aura at this moment was extraordinarily powerful, surpassing the Returning Void realm.

"Who exactly are you? Sneaking into my Dongji Palace, what do you intend?" Huangfu Jue quickly calmed down, asking in a deep voice.

Mao Yi sneered and had no intention of answering, his figure soaring into the sky, heading straight for Huangfu Jue.

Huangfu Jue swung the Thunder Emperor Saber in his hand, several arcs of Thunder Blade Light cleaving towards Mao Yi.

A trace of mockery flashed in Mao Yi's eyes as he extended a finger, a black shadow of a finger blocking the arcs of light, pressing down forcefully.

Bang!

The arcs of blade light shattered upon impact, and the shadow of the finger did not pause at all, heading straight for Huangfu Jue's chest.

Huangfu Jue was greatly alarmed, the Thunder Emperor Saber lay horizontally in front of him, his body's spirit light flashed wildly, and four or five defensive magic treasures appeared around him in succession.

However, it was all in vain; whether it was the Thunder Emperor Saber or those defensive magic treasures, they were as fragile as paper-mache in front of Mao Yi's attack.

The black shadow of the finger easily pierced through all defenses, striking Huangfu Jue's chest.

With a loud "bang," a bloody hole was punched through Huangfu Jue's chest.

But at that moment, Huangfu Jue's body suddenly transformed into golden thunder and lightning, sweeping across a hundred zhang away, recondensing his body.

At this moment, Huangfu Jue's complexion was pale, but the wound on his chest had vanished.

"Being able to transform your body into thunder and use the power of thunder and lightning to heal wounds, it seems your Nine Revolutions Divine Sky Technique has been cultivated quite deeply. Unfortunately, compared to the Dongji Palace Master, you're still far from it," Mao Yi said calmly, yet swiftly striking out with a palm.

A massive expanse of black light burst from his body, and the heaven and earth spiritual power within hundreds of miles madly gathered, forming a gigantic dharma manifestation behind him.

This dharma manifestation stood a hundred zhang tall, stepping on a Mystic Turtle, a giant python entwined around it like a divine dragon, exuding an infinite and boundless might, as if it were a god from ancient times.

The gigantic dharma struck out with Mao Yi's movement, the surrounding nature's spiritual energy was drawn in, condensing into countless shadows of palms, slapping towards Huangfu Jue.

In an instant, Huangfu Jue felt as if the nearby heaven and earth were melded into one with Mao Yi; he was no longer facing just Mao Yi, but the entire world. In front of it, he seemed so small, completely unmatched, with nowhere to escape. This sense of helplessness was something he hadn't felt in a long time.

However, Huangfu Jue was the Vice Palace Master of Dongji Palace, having witnessed the Dongji Palace Master engage in battle numerous times, and even fought against him. He was well aware of the divine skills of a Dharma manifestation realm great power.

This sense of unmatched feeling was a psychological illusion produced by the formidable pressure of a Dharma manifestation stage great power, not something actually unbeatable.

Huangfu Jue fully activated the Nine Revolutions Divine Sky Technique, once again transforming into a streak of golden thunder, narrowly slipping through the gaps between the black giant palm and the nearby palm shadows.

Mao Yi showed a hint of surprise on his face, striking out with his right hand again.

The giant palm of the dharma was suddenly filled with a strange dark energy, which instantaneously changed direction, striking towards Huangfu Jue again at a speed several times faster than before. It easily caught up with the golden thunder that Huangfu Jue had transformed into and struck it.

The golden thunder crumbled and dispersed, revealing Huangfu Jue's body, which was swatted down like a fly, smashing heavily onto the ground.

The ground was struck, creating a deep pit, raising countless clouds of dust.

Several hundred zhang away, Yuan Ming had just flown out of the ground, coincidentally witnessing the scene of Mao Yi conjuring the dharma manifestation and batting Huangfu Jue down from the sky with two palms.

"Dharma manifestation realm great power!" His pupils slightly contracted.

This usually low-profile Mao Yi had unexpectedly stepped into the realm of a Dharma manifestation stage great power, and that black dharma contained demonic qi; although not much, he was absolutely certain, that was definitely demonic qi!

In an instant, countless thoughts crossed Yuan Ming's mind. Why would this Dharma manifestation stage great power Mao Yi appear? Was everything on Black Mo Island orchestrated by him, or did he come here by chance?

But regardless of the reason, the mission of Dongji Palace this time, needless to say, had already completely failed.

With this thought, Yuan Ming didn't hesitate to turn and flee with all his might.

However, before he flew far, a powerful suction force emerged from the ground, the surrounding gravity instantly intensified by a thousand-fold.

Yuan Ming's escaping body lost control and fell heavily to the ground.

"What a terrifying Gravity Divine Ability!"

He fully activated his mana, barely managing to stand up.

Though the gravity was terrifying, by employing the Demon Image Prison Suppression Skill, he could still move and was about to continue fleeing.

"Bang""bang" two loud sounds echoed as two figures fell from mid-air, landing close to Yuan Ming.

One of them was Yun Luo Fairy, and the other one was another Returning Void Island Master who came along.

On the island, others were in the same state; those flying in the air fell, and those standing on the ground immediately crumpled down.

In a flash, everyone on the island had fallen to the ground, leaving only Mao Yi hovering in mid-air.

"This..." Yuan Ming was shocked.

The Returning to Void Stage Cultivators who came to the island were not just ten or eight, yet they were all captured together. Who wielded this Gravity Divine Ability? Could there be another Dharma manifestation great power, or is there a level 5 or above great array underground?

Weighing the pros and cons, Yuan Ming dispelled the condensed Qi-Blood, sitting down heavily, pretending to be trapped by the gravity, unable to move, intending to watch the situation change.

"Master, why are you surrendering? Falling into the hands of these demon cultivators, who knows what fate awaits! Let me release spores at full strength to disrupt the situation, and we can escape in the chaos," Hua Zhi's voice echoed in Yuan Ming's Sea of Consciousness.

"Your spores won't be effective against Dharma manifestation stage cultivators. Don't act rashly for now," Yuan Ming replied with his Divine Soul, stopping Hua Zhi's actions.

"Then what should we do?" Hua Zhi asked anxiously.

Yuan Ming didn't reply, instead channeling mana into the Stealing Heaven Tripod, opening a spatial passage.

He then threw his storage ring, Hua Zhi and Lei Yu's Spiritual Beast Bag, the Soul Destroying Sword in his dantian, and even the main soul into it.