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Given that most of the group had injuries, Ye Kai and the others did not venture too far.
At the same time, he was puzzled by the words of the Demon Merchant, wondering what was meant by "finally became."
This was a world filled with immortals and demons, completely different from an ordinary alternate historical setting. It was unlikely that something like the Weishui Alliance would reappear.
He didn't know how much time had passed as they walked and stopped intermittently. After about half a day, they finally delved into one of the areas and found a naturally formed cave. After setting up some protective barriers, they prepared to rest for a while.
Although this trip out of the city had an experimental purpose, he had long realized that while the Imperial Capital Royal City was a safe place, it also restricted everyone's abilities.
After all, wherever there was a gathering of humans, there existed the Dragon's Vein Stake. This special artifact, formed from the combination of faith and dragon energy, exerted a powerful suppression on cultivators.
Few cultivators were willing to live in cities or towns; it was simply torturous.
Moreover, he had no interest in the intrigues and power struggles of the court. Since they were out now, they might as well enjoy themselves for a while.
In any case, as long as they reached some major cities, there would definitely be a Void Great Teleportation Array. Returning to the imperial capital would be incredibly easy.
"Your Highness!"
After waiting for a while, a Royal Guard who had gone out to scout returned with a serious expression. He knelt on one knee and said in a deep voice, "Your Highness, we are getting further away from the imperial capital. Moreover, I just discovered a hidden location nearby. However, there are many powerful individuals there. I did not approach too closely, but it seems there are quite a few demon cultivators present."
Ye Kai was taken aback and recalled the Demon Merchant's words. He immediately asked, "Where is it?"
"About one hundred seventy miles from here, in a gorge."
Suddenly, Ye Kai noticed that this elite guard's face showed signs of uncertainty. Curious, he asked, "What’s wrong? Is there something else?"
Indeed.
After a moment of hesitation, the knight continued, "When Subordinate was using the Earth Escape Technique, I faintly heard two voices. One of them mentioned that something was about to emerge from No Return Valley, and then those two figures transformed into escape lights and vanished."
"No Return Valley?"
Ye Kai frowned and asked, "Does anyone know what No Return Valley is?"
The elite members of the royal court exchanged glances, none of them having any idea where it was.
In truth, Ye Kai wasn't particularly surprised by this outcome.
Even though they were the elite of Qin Wangfu, they were still just inexperienced soldiers compared to the members of noble families. In terms of cultivation, techniques, and knowledge, they fell far short.
"Forget it. WIKI, activate the Multifunctional Detector immediately. I want to see what happened there," Ye Kai commanded.
Under the astonished gazes of the Royal Guard, WIKI, who had been very low-key and often made people question whether he was a Real Person, suddenly threw out a bead.
With a soft click, the bead split into four petals. In just about three seconds, a seemingly transparent Light Screen lit up in the center of the separated sphere.
Listening to the low gasps around him, Ye Kai's eyes suddenly narrowed as a thought flashed through his mind: 'How did these two end up here? White-Clad Scholar Wang Lun, and that enchanting woman with the nine tails!'
However, this thought was quickly drowned out by a wave of exclamations.
In the two-meter-wide Light Screen, a dragon-shaped creature shimmering with silver light descended onto the peak of a mountain. At that moment, a large crowd had already gathered on that peak, and as the Silver True Dragon landed, they all revealed expressions of surprise.
At the same time, everyone quickly made way for the landing space.
The Silver True Dragon was imposing and majestic, its scales shimmering with a silver light. Two golden whiskers floated at the corners of its mouth, and atop its head, which was as large as a house, stood an exceedingly flamboyant middle-aged man.
What is this No Return Valley doing so close to the Imperial Capital, not far from Thousands of Corpses?
Could it be that No Return Valley is similar to a secret realm, capable of slipping away on its own, wandering within the cracks of space, and opening at irregular intervals?
…
In the Tang Empire, within the Golden Chariot Hall of the Imperial Capital Royal City, over a hundred people sat in the grand hall whispering among themselves.
Li Er sat at the top, surrounded by an endless aura of dragon energy that exuded authority. At that moment, a member of the Li Clan Royal Family dressed in a dark blue robe suddenly entered the hall in haste.
“Your Majesty, Ancestor, there are currently 169,723 cultivators in the city above Foundation Stage and below Golden Core Stage. After screening, there are 7,000 who meet the criteria. They are currently gathering at Stone Square.”
Upon hearing this, a Brocade Robed Elder sitting beside the dragon throne furrowed his brow slightly as if deep in thought but remained silent. Thus, Li Er immediately maintained his composure and commanded, “Since they have gathered, let the Elder of the Offering Pavilion and several stewards lead them out. Time is of the essence; let’s begin.”
“Yes, Your Majesty!” The Li Clan Royal Family responded obediently.
At this moment, the Brocade Robed Elder chuckled softly but said nothing; however, a glimmer of peculiar light flashed in his eyes.
“Everyone, let me introduce you to our Ancestor from the Tang Imperial Offering Pavilion. The Ancestor broke through to Refining Spirit and Returning to Void three years ago and is one of our three esteemed elders who have reached Separation Period.”
“Now that No Return Valley has manifested in this world, all cultivators below Golden Core Stage may enter. The Void Great Teleportation Array has been activated. If any sect leaders are eager, they may have their disciples notify their respective sects.”
The Young Man in Dark Blue Robe exchanged a few pleasantries before stepping back to the side, choosing to remain silent.
The crowd below, although most had guessed the identity of the Brocade Robed Elder, stirred with excitement after hearing his words, casting curious glances at the Elder of the Offering Pavilion.
This was one of the few Divine Transformation Stage Cultivators in nearly a thousand years on this land. Those who were observant quickly calculated that this Ancestor was already eight hundred years old, a remarkable feat in cultivation!
Typically, cultivators who reached such a level were all over a thousand years old, yet this Ancestor was still under eight hundred.
"Hiss!!!"
Reflecting on what the young man had just said, this Ancestor could be considered one of the youngest Divine Transformation Stage Cultivators and Powerful Beings in the Tang Empire. What about the others?
At this thought, everyone felt a chill run down their spines; the depth of the Tang Empire was truly terrifying.
In today's world, Void Refinement and Unity Realm cultivators had become elusive, with no one knowing where they might be at this moment. Thus, Fusion Stage cultivators were regarded as supreme beings, known as Grandmasters.
Yet in the Tang Empire, there were still several Separation Period cultivators and even Fusion Stage cultivators above that level. This was what left everyone in shock.
Seeing the situation below, Li Ling Ancestor couldn't help but feel a surge of pride. He lightly cleared his throat, and the hall immediately fell silent; who would dare disrespect this Ancestor?
"Since you all understand what No Return Valley Representative means, I won't waste any more words."
"Now, there are still seven days until No Return Valley truly opens, but there are already numerous cultivators surrounding that Gorge. However..."
"This place is still within our Tang territory. Our Black Armored Army has already gathered to prevent unnecessary conflicts and casualties before entering the valley."
As soon as the old man spoke these words, the many cultivators in the hall turned pale, exchanging complex glances with one another, left speechless.
...
A mere seven moments passed in the blink of an eye.
At this time, Ye Kai had already arrived beside the Tang Empire's Ancestor, Li Ling, accompanied by the Royal Guard.
"Six, once you enter, be cautious. Remember, do not engage in fights lightly. However..."
Li Ling, dressed in a brocade robe and towering in stature with a head full of white hair, patted Ye Kai on the shoulder. His kind expression suddenly turned serious, and a cold light flashed in his eyes as he said, "However, if you must strike, then give it your all. Eliminate your opponent without holding back."
Ye Kai felt a mix of amusement and warmth in his heart. After all, he had no real connection to this old man.
Yet, facing such a powerful figure who could crush him with a single finger, he couldn't help but respond. He nodded obediently and said, "Ancestor, rest assured. Six understands."
It was only recently that he learned the truth about the so-called No Return Valley. This No Return Valley was a world created by a Supreme Being from ancient times.
However, that Supreme Being might have already fallen, leaving this realm—comparable to a true world—without a master. Over time, it continued to drift aimlessly through the void.
The true meaning of No Return Valley stemmed from the abundance of opportunities within it. Cultivators entering would inevitably be tempted to seize these chances, leading to fierce conflicts and ultimately their demise; hence it earned the name 'No Return.'
As for why cultivators above the Golden Core Stage were prohibited from entering, it was because once a Golden Core Cultivator stepped inside, they would inevitably face terrifying tribulations. Without exception, they would be struck down by thunderbolts and lose their souls, wasting a century of cultivation in an instant.
While uncovering the truth about No Return Valley, he had also encountered this Ancestor of Emperor Li Er from the Tang Empire.
According to reports, the Li Ling Ancestor favored his junior, Li Er. Of course, after meeting him, it became apparent that this Ancestor treated him well, likely due to a sense of affection for those connected to him.
Given this relationship, and considering that the other party was a powerful Separation Period expert who took great care of his juniors, how could Ye Kai not seize the opportunity?
Thus, upon descending, he not only acquired three treasures but also received several bottles of top-quality elixirs.
One of the treasures was a Talisman Treasure, which included a seal and a gourd.
A Talisman Treasure refers to items crafted by cultivators above the Golden Core Stage, who use significant means to extract a portion of the power contained within magical artifacts and refine them into treasures known as Talisman Treasures.
Although he had never tried it, just looking at the Jade Sword radiating a sharp aura made him realize that the power of this Talisman Treasure was undoubtedly formidable.
The seal was a type of special artifact. While it was not as powerful as a magical treasure and lacked its might, its inherent strength surpassed that of top-tier artifacts. This was because the seal was incomplete; the Vermilion Bird Seal was missing a powerful Flame Attribute Spirit.
Once a strong Flame Attribute Spirit was successfully sealed within it, its power would increase significantly, potentially advancing to become a magical treasure.
As for the Azure Gourd, it was Ye Kai's favorite.
This gourd not only possessed an enormous storage capacity but also had the ability to preserve Material Earth Spirit, making it one of the most suitable treasures found in this No Return Valley.
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