Although the speed of the boat was not fast, after a few cups of tea, everyone still reached the opposite bank of the river. Stepping onto the black earth, many powerful figures disembarked from the boat and transformed into shadows, swiftly darting towards the depths of the Wanbingyuan. As for the unmanned boat, it automatically returned to the other side of the river, but its speed was several times slower.
However, this was not within the consideration of the crowd. Compared to others, Sun Zhe and his four companions were not slow at all. Each of them displayed their skills and quickly followed over a hundred powerful figures rushing forward. At this moment, the young woman with a veiled face did not summon her Three-Eyed Golden-Winged Eagle, but her speed, demonstrated by her light footwork, was no less than that of anyone else. The mysterious and strange nature of her movements far surpassed those around her.
Half an hour later, the strong figures who had crossed the river finally appeared before everyone’s eyes. There were only over two hundred of them, but these two hundred were the elite forces among tens of thousands of Cultivators, each one a master who looked down upon their peers. Among them, nearly thirty percent were Cultivators from the Realm of the Thunder Lord. Teams from powers like the Golden Thunder Sect and Great Yuan Sect were entirely composed of Thunder Lord Stage Cultivators, making their strength extraordinarily formidable.
Sacrificial Weapon Pool
A massive stone tablet ten zhang high stood before everyone. Three blood-red carved characters were inscribed on it; each character seemed to weigh a thousand pounds, giving an incredibly solid and heavy feeling. Between the characters flickered a dazzling red light, resembling fresh blood flowing.
"Sacrificial Weapon Pool, could it be that this upcoming Rare Treasure is a Divine Weapon?"
"It seems that the Rare Treasure from a hundred years ago was unearthed from this Sacrificial Weapon Pool as well. Could it be that this time's Rare Treasure will also appear here? Let’s go take a look."
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Listening to the discussions around him, Sun Zhe couldn't help but narrow his eyes. The Hundred Battles Long Blade in his right hand tightened slightly, and his companion Jingjing seemed to sense the oppressive atmosphere as well; she woke from her slumber and curiously looked at the scene before them with her gem-like big eyes.
"Chirp chirp... chirp chirp..."
Seeing the enormous stone tablet, she curiously wanted to fly over and touch it, which startled Sun Zhe into immediately grabbing her claws and pulling her back. None of the hundreds of powerful figures dared to approach this massive stone tablet, indicating its strange power. If Jingjing really encountered any mishap, Sun Zhe truly wouldn't know how to save her.
With Sun Zhe's arrival along with over a hundred others, there were now more than four hundred people gathered at this Sacrificial Weapon Pool. Among these four hundred individuals, even the weakest had reached the Realm of Thunder Sovereign, and there were over a hundred experts in the Thunder Lord Realm. Such powerful forces would undoubtedly be shocking on the continent; even those from Sixth-Rank Sects would feel uneasy. Gathered in this wilderness, their imposing presence radiated an overwhelming aura that spread for miles around.
The more than four hundred people were mostly gathered in groups, with the three strongest teams undoubtedly standing out. Each of these teams consisted of over ten members, and every member was a Cultivator of the Realm of the Thunder Lord.
One team stood to the north, with no one within several meters. More than ten individuals wore purple robes, each adorned with golden lightning patterns on their sleeves, clearly belonging to the Golden Thunder Sect. Leading this team was a White-Haired Elder, whose cultivation had remarkably reached the peak of the Realm of the Thunder Lord, just one step away from entering the coveted Realm of Thunder Lord.
Another team was positioned on a high slope in the Southern Region. Their attire was impressively uniform, each robe emblazoned with a black-and-white circular emblem. Upon seeing this attire, everyone understood they were from the Great Yuan Sect. The leader of this group was a Color-Clad Woman whom Sun Zhe had seen before, and it was evident from the expressions of those around her that they held her in great reverence, even some whose cultivation surpassed hers.
The last team had no distinctive clothing, but each member rode a personal beast. With over ten Cultivators at the Realm of the Thunder Lord and more than ten third-tier beasts, this team's strength even surpassed that of both the Golden Thunder Sect and Great Yuan Sect, seemingly taking the lead.
"Yuling Sect..." Sun Zhe thought to himself, suppressing his astonishment as he murmured quietly.
In the Thunder Continent, there were countless sects, categorized into seven ranks based on their strength, with each rank representing a level of power.
Across the entire Thunder Continent, there were innumerable first and second-rank sects, and many third-rank sects could dominate a region. However, fourth-rank sects were fewer since they required a Thunder Lord Expert to oversee them; they could typically dominate a city. There were only a few dozen fifth-rank sects that could dominate a county, while sixth-rank sects could dominate a state; these were true giants. In total, there were only four such giants in the entire Thunder Continent.
The Golden Thunder Sect from Xuan Prefecture, the Great Yuan Sect from Great Yuan Province, Sword Pavilion from Jizhou, and the remaining one was Yuling Sect, known for its ability to harness Universal Spirit and also the overlord of Lingyun Prefecture.
Sun Zhe never expected that three out of the four major sixth-rank sects would suddenly appear together; aside from the usually low-profile Sword Pavilion, both Golden Thunder Sect and Great Yuan Sect had gathered alongside Yuling Sect. This undoubtedly placed unimaginable pressure on others who sought to seize treasures; having over ten powerful Thunder Lord Stage experts was certainly not something to be taken lightly.
"I didn't expect Yuling Sect to come as well; our hopes for treasure are truly slim now."
Looking at the distant members of Yuling Sect, Purple Sword Man smiled wryly and said helplessly. Although he was somewhat proud, he understood his own strength compared to those three sects; he was still far inferior.
"Well then, let's leave. Staying here offers no hope; perhaps there are still some gains elsewhere..." With that, he truly took his wife’s hand and stepped away gracefully on sword shadows.
After a while, Sun Zhe turned back and found that the rough and burly man Takeda had also disappeared without a trace. He couldn't help but cast a puzzled glance at the Veiled Woman beside him.
"Hehe, Senior Wu seems to have some connection with that person from the Yuling Sect. Feeling timid, he sneaked away," came the Light and Graceful voice, which surprisingly carried a hint of gloating. Sun Zhe then realized that this girl was not very old and was still a playful young lady.
Following her gaze, Sun Zhe was somewhat astonished to turn his attention to the group from the Yuling Sect, only to find a Blue-Clad Woman among them who was constantly looking this way, seemingly searching for something, her eyes filled with anxiety.
"I didn't expect him to be such a flirt."
Sun Zhe sighed with some embarrassment, realizing that the original five-person team had suddenly been reduced to just two, significantly weakening their strength. However, this also avoided the situation where they would have to fight each other over the Rare Treasure that was about to appear, which might not be a bad thing after all.
"Don't worry, I won't compete with you for it."
Seemingly sensing Sun Zhe's thoughts, the Veiled Woman curved her lips into an enticing smile and spoke softly.
"When the Rare Treasure appears, everyone will rely on their own strength. I have no intention of obstructing you; we might even need to join forces later."
Looking at the three proud and powerful teams, Sun Zhe smiled gently, neither agreeing nor disagreeing with the Veiled Woman's words.
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