His heart felt a sense of aversion towards the two Dragon Python Celestial Domains and their Major Power. Was it so difficult to let others benefit as well? After all, the Treasure was hard-earned through life's trials.
Guan Yue sighed, suddenly surrounded by a few people radiating murderous intent. He couldn't help but think, "It seems human nature is such; greed knows no bounds, but greed will surely invite divine retribution. This could be considered the principle of yin and yang."
"Kid, hand over the Treasure, and I'll leave you with a whole corpse. Hurry up, or I'll make my move," one of the surrounding Disciples said fiercely. In his eyes, Guan Yue was nothing but a dead man, completely outmatched. After killing Guan Yue, they would continue searching for other targets.
"I haven't obtained any Treasure," Guan Yue replied coldly.
"Nonsense! If you haven't gotten any treasure, then you deserve to die even more. What use is such a waste of space? Aren't you just wasting food?" The encircling Disciples laughed mockingly, quickening their pace.
Upon noticing that there were no others behind the few who surrounded him, Guan Yue immediately unleashed his Magic Supreme Technique, striking at them head-on. The attackers were completely unprepared for an assault from the Magic Supreme Technique, and they fell into its trap. Five of them immediately began to change, curling up and shrinking under the influence of the technique. Only one Disciple, who was farther away, realized something was wrong and turned to flee. He didn't even see what technique had destroyed his companions but ran away in terror, shouting loudly, "Monster! Monster! A monster has come out of the mountain!"
His loud cries caught the attention of the Nanshan Sect and Nanyue Sect Disciples. They rushed toward Guan Yue's position; a monster had emerged from the mountain, and capturing such a creature would be a significant achievement for these major sects.
They knew this great mountain was called Roaring Emperor Mountain! It opened once every three hundred years, allowing access through a passage during that time. Usually, no one could open this imperial mountain within the Dragon Python Celestial Domain.
Now that a monster had emerged from this imperial mountain, the two sects' Disciples were extremely excited. They all charged toward where the fleeing Disciple had pointed—directly at Guan Yue.
When the two sects' Disciples arrived beside Guan Yue, he was busy dealing with the fallen Disciples.
Although Guan Yue was trying to erase the remnants of his earlier use of the Magic Supreme Technique, he hadn't completely eliminated all traces due to the suddenness of the situation. The two sects' Disciples had already rushed over.
These experienced Disciples, upon arrival, sensed something unusual: "Kid, did you come out from inside? Why is there a miraculous demonic aura? Has this imperial mountain become corrupted? Why hasn't our Holy Son mentioned anything about it?"
"Could it be? Our Saintess hasn't indicated anything special either; it seems this imperial mountain hasn't been corrupted."
At this moment, the two sects' Disciples appeared quite harmonious as they discussed the possibility of corruption in Roaring Emperor Mountain. They clearly sensed a trace of demonic energy in the area.
In the Yongning Continent, the Disciples were not particularly sensitive to demonic energy because they did not harbor strong aversion to demons; after all, with heaven being far away and divine authority distant, why should it concern them?
In the Dragon Python Celestial Domain, the situation is different; everyone despises magic. Anyone who knows about it but fails to report will face severe consequences. If one person discovers magic, nothing happens. However, if two people discover it simultaneously and one fails to report, once it is known, they will be held accountable and face harsh penalties.
At this moment, since everyone has sensed the presence of magic, an investigation must be conducted; otherwise, the consequences would be too great for their Sect to bear.
They completely disregarded Guan Yue as a person involved in the matter. They could ask questions about Guan Yue, but they did not address him directly; instead, they discussed among themselves.
Seeing that they were continuously debating, Guan Yue decided to withdraw.
However, after taking just a couple of steps, someone spoke up: "Do not move; we are investigating the matter of magic. You need to accompany us."
The speaker was a Disciple from Nanshan Sect, but a Disciple from Nanyue Sect quickly added, "Kid, you must come with us to assist in the investigation and cannot leave at will."
Both factions locked onto Guan Yue in succession, and then they began their detailed search.
Why aren't these two sects fighting over their own interests? Guan Yue thought.
Guan Yue knew that if he returned with either of these sects, he would surely face dire consequences. He might soon be discovered by the Great Power within the sect and offered as a tribute to the heavenly court. He could not allow this situation to occur.
He sensed that the Disciple who had locked onto him was at the peak of the Breaking Heaven realm. He believed he could break free using Source Power or Celestial Soldier.
After some contemplation, Guan Yue decided to use Celestial Soldier to break the binding and then employ Concealment Technique to escape quickly. Of course, revealing his Invisibility Technique in front of both sects would inevitably lead them to associate him with the Guan Yue that other sects were hunting down, but at this moment, he could not afford to think about that; escaping was paramount!
Nearly ten Disciples from both sects were searching for traces of magic when one Disciple exclaimed in surprise, "Hey, that kid suddenly disappeared."
The other Disciples quickly turned around and realized that Guan Yue had indeed vanished. Just as everyone was astonished, there was a loud crash as the binding on Guan Yue shattered.
Everyone began to feel shocked; how could that young man have broken free from their lock?
One shouted loudly, "Fortunately, I had foresight and set up formations here completely. Everyone search carefully; that kid cannot escape."
Only then did the ten Disciples breathe a sigh of relief and quickly disperse, each using Divine Sense to search for Guan Yue's whereabouts.
But then there was a "crack," and the barrier in this area shattered.
"How is that possible? This is our Nanshan Sect's Minor Spirit Array! How could this kid break it? Could he be at the peak of the Mysterious Heaven Realm?" The disciple who had been so pleased just moments ago was now frightened.
"I think he must have a powerful artifact or an Origin Tool; he himself couldn't possibly have reached the peak of the Mysterious Heaven Realm."
"I suspect he might be using invisibility; otherwise, there's no way he could suddenly vanish right under our noses."
"Could it be that he really is a monster that ran out from this mountain?"
"No, I think it's more likely that he obtained an unparalleled treasure from the mountain and is now hurrying back to digest and absorb it."
"Yes, that's the most plausible possibility. Another formidable figure is about to emerge."
"Impossible, the Luo Lie Mountain has only been open for a few days. How could he master the Invisibility Technique in such a short time? I doubt our Sect has anyone that talented. Besides, breaking the Minor Spirit Array can't be solved solely by the Invisibility Technique."
"So, could it really be that he's a monster that ran out from the mountain?"
"How could there still be living beings in Luo Lie Mountain? That's absurd! It's been tens of thousands of years, unless it's a spirit."
"A spirit? That’s quite possible. Everything from the Great Emperor possesses powerful Origin Energy and Essence; it's very likely that one or two items have become sentient."
The disciples of Nanshan Sect and Nanyue Sect engaged in heated discussions, knowing that they must unify their statements; otherwise, any small mistake could cost them their lives. If they spoke in unison, the danger would be greatly reduced since they could corroborate each other's accounts.
Although as the strongest forces in the Dragon Python Celestial Domain, the two Sects could command authority, they did not possess absolute power. The two Major Powers were both cooperative and competitive, and on the surface, both Sects presented themselves with high status as protectors of the Dragon Python Celestial Domain.
Thus, reporting today's events would elicit different reactions from the two Sects. This was a matter that nearly ten disciples had repeatedly considered.
Of course, this was not a concern for Guan Yue.
At this moment, Guan Yue had already flown nearly a hundred miles away. He was moving at high speed while remaining invisible, having distanced himself from Luo Lie Mountain.
He then entered the Sky Peak Tower himself.
Inside the Sky Peak Tower, Fang West had already tidied up her palace, which she was very pleased to have as her residence. In her heart, she secretly hoped to live here with Guan Yue in the future and even have a well-behaved child! Of course, the thought of having a child made her inexplicably nervous. But as long as Guan Yue was happy, she would definitely have a child. If it were a boy, he would have to resemble Guan Yue; if it were a girl, she would undoubtedly take after herself. Fang West was quite satisfied with her appearance.
This palace was built under the influence of such emotions and held special significance for her.
Seeing Guan Yue enter, Fang West was very happy and hurriedly looked him up and down, afraid that he had been harmed. Only after confirming that Guan Yue was unharmed did she smile and say, "Brother Guan, are you okay? That's great."
Guan Yue gently patted Fang West and said, "I gained some opportunities in there that I need to digest properly. You should go cultivate first."
Fang West reluctantly said, "Brother Guan, you can cultivate in my palace."
Guan Yue's eyes widened: "No way, that would ruin your palace."
Guan Yue took out Five-Flavor True Water and Spirit Void Liquid for Fang West to drink while cultivating. Now that Guan Yue knew Fang West was wholeheartedly following him, he felt comfortable sharing these two items with her; otherwise, he would never dare let her know he possessed them. He then instructed her that these two liquids could only be consumed by herself and must not be disclosed to anyone, not even her father, or it could cost her life.
Seeing how serious Guan Yue was, Fang West understood that these two liquids were certainly extraordinary. She simply nodded but vowed in her heart that she would guarantee with her life that this secret would never be leaked!
Thus, the two began their respective cultivation.
Guan Yue arrived at the area where the two Small Yuan Ying were placed. At this moment, both Small Yuan Ying were sitting steadily and diligently cultivating, surrounded by thick white mist emanating from their bodies, which were visibly growing at a noticeable speed.
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