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Around them, the Cliff loomed high and steep, difficult to climb. The mountain wind howled past, producing a long, echoing sound that made one feel a sense of grandeur.
At this moment, the sun had already dipped below the horizon, and the area beneath the towering cliff was gradually descending into darkness.
"Uncle Leng, it's getting dark; we should go," Ye Tian said, turning to look around. The scenery in the distance was becoming increasingly unclear.
"Yes," Cold Boyuan replied, glancing up at the sky before walking toward the steep and challenging cliff face.
Upon reaching the edge of the cliff, Cold Boyuan focused intently, as if searching for something.
Seeing this, Ye Tian felt a bit puzzled and thought to himself, "Could there be some mechanism on this cliff?"
Suddenly!
Just as Ye Tian was lost in thought, a loud cracking sound unexpectedly echoed from above the Cliff.
Startled, Ye Tian hurried forward.
At this moment, Cold Boyuan's palm glowed with a faint golden light as he pressed against a protruding section of the Cliff.
As he continuously channeled Martial Origin Power, the protrusion began to sink further down.
Crack!
With another loud noise, Cold Boyuan had completely pressed the protrusion down to be level with the Cliff. Following this loud sound, a stone door slowly opened at that point on the otherwise smooth Cliff.
Ye Tian looked towards the back of the stone door, but all he could see was a pitch-black void. The mountain wind rushed in, echoing endlessly. From this perspective, it seemed that the cave must be quite long.
"This..." Surprised by the scene before him, Ye Tian couldn't help but marvel inwardly. Such a mechanism and secret passage—what kind of craftsman could have created this?
"Let's go." Cold Boyuan smiled lightly and took the lead into the dark cave.
"Oh." Awakened from his astonishment by Cold Boyuan, Ye Tian stepped forward and followed.
Crash!
As both of them entered the cave, it was unclear what mechanism Cold Boyuan had pressed again. A deafening sound echoed once more, and then the stone door slammed shut.
Whoosh!
Just as Ye Tian covered his ears to withstand the thunderous noise that threatened to shatter his eardrums, two bright lanterns suddenly lit up on the cave walls, one on each side, emitting a dim yellow glow.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh...
Before Ye Tian could express his surprise again, with the sound of torches igniting, he saw that on the cave walls, one lantern after another automatically lit up every ten feet, instantly illuminating the previously pitch-black passageway.
"Kid, the mechanism is over there." Cold Boyuan pointed to a dragon head pattern on the cave wall and said.
Following his instruction, Ye Tian finally saw what was on the cave wall.
He noticed that countless azure dragons were carved into the cave walls, soaring through clouds and mist, twisting and coiling in lifelike forms.
The bright lanterns were like the eyes of these azure dragons; at that moment, combined with the dim yellow light, they gave off a sense of transformation as if they were about to come to life.
"Uncle Leng, this..." Ye Tian was so shocked by these incredible creations that he couldn't find the words to express himself.
"Let's go." Cold Bo Stone seemed accustomed to such sights, his expression calm as he waved his hand and continued walking forward.
Ye Tian followed closely behind, filled with astonishment. Previously, when he saw the mechanism Wooden Dummy at the Training Ground, he was already surprised, but what he saw that day was nothing compared to the current scene.
"Uncle Leng, who made these mechanisms?" Ye Tian asked curiously.
Upon hearing this, Cold Boyuan's brow seemed to furrow slightly. After a moment, he replied, "His name is Lu Tiangong. He was originally the steward of our Cold Family and is the most outstanding mechanism craftsman in a million miles of Square Area."
"Oh, where is he now?" Ye Tian searched his memory but could not find any impression of this person.
"He's dead." A hint of coldness flashed across Cold Boyuan's features.
Ye Tian was taken aback and then let out a light sigh, saying, "What a pity..."
"Yes." Cold Boyuan casually responded and fell silent, but his footsteps quickened a bit.
The atmosphere in the cave became somewhat oppressive. Ye Tian glanced at him in confusion, feeling that Lu Tiangong seemed to hide some secret that Cold Boyuan was unwilling to recall.
Thus, they traveled in silence, with only the faint sound of their footsteps echoing in the cave.
...
It was hard to tell how long they had been walking; Ye Tian felt his legs growing sore from the continuous movement.
Looking up, he saw that the endless passage still lay ahead. With a sigh in his heart, Ye Tian had no choice but to lower his head and continue trudging along.
He wasn't tired, but the uncertainty of their destination was quite frustrating. Moreover, ever since mentioning Lu Tiangong, Cold Boyuan's mood seemed to have suddenly dropped.
In such an environment, under this oppressive atmosphere, even the most optimistic person would likely feel a bit irritable.
They continued on in silence.
"Here we are."
Suddenly, Cold Boyuan's long-silent voice finally spoke up again.
Hearing this, Ye Tian hurriedly looked ahead.
Not far around the corner, a faint beam of light illuminated the ground.
"Finally made it!" Ye Tian couldn't help but cheer. That beam of light was clearly not from a lamp; it was sunlight.
After such a long time of trudging along in the dark, the two of them had finally reached their destination.
"We're here!"
Ye Tian cheered once more and ran toward the direction of the light.
Seeing Ye Tian's excitement, Cold Boyuan's mood also slightly improved. He watched the cheerful figure of the young man with a faint smile and shook his head before following him.
With a rustling sound...
As they pushed aside the vines blocking the entrance, the dazzling sunlight shone on Ye Tian's face. He frowned slightly; his eyes, having been in darkness for so long, were not quite accustomed to the brightness.
"Wow..."
However, after he adapted for a moment, what he saw when he slowly opened his eyes cleared his mind.
Before him was a vast expanse of blue water, seemingly endless. The surface of the lake shimmered under the sunlight, sparkling like golden clouds descending into the water, truly refreshing to the spirit.
Looking into the lake, the water was crystal clear, with schools of koi swimming beneath the blooming exotic flowers. The green leaves spread across the lake's surface, complementing the light of the sky and water, enhancing its elegance.
Ye Tian smacked his lips; he could never have imagined that in this beast-infested Heavenly Shadow Mountain Range, there existed such a picturesque place.
"Stop daydreaming, let's go," Cold Boyuan said as he patted Ye Tian on the shoulder. Then he leaped gracefully into a small boat moored by the lakeshore, untied it, and smiled at Ye Tian.
"There's a boat too!" Ye Tian cheered. Although Spirit Martial Town was near the Great River, he had never been on a boat before.
Once Ye Tian settled in the small boat, Cold Boyuan let out a clear shout. Without any visible effort, the small boat began to glide forward. It wasn't fast, but it easily cut through the water's surface and headed toward the center of the lake.
Ye Tian tilted his head back and leisurely closed his eyes to enjoy the tranquility of drifting on the lake.
As the small boat moved forward, it left a long wake on the lake's surface...
...
The lake was quite large; after about half an hour of travel, they could vaguely see an end in sight.
At the end was a mountain range lying horizontally, and in front of it stood an estate built against the mountain.
Ye Tian gazed into the distance and saw that the estate had multiple terraces and pavilions. Although it did not exude opulence, it possessed a sense of tranquility and simplicity.
On the Pavilion before the manor, a figure with flowing white hair stood against the wind. Although still far away, one could sense an ethereal demeanor emanating from them.
“Uncle Leng, who is that person?” Ye Tian turned to ask Cold Boyuan, who was standing at the stern of the boat.
“Leng Wanli,” Cold Boyuan replied, his gaze intense and his tone filled with respect.
“Cold... he also has the surname Cold. Are you related?” Ye Tian pressed further.
“The former head of the Cold Family,” Cold Boyuan responded.
“The former head...” With raised eyebrows, Ye Tian exclaimed, “Isn’t that your father?!”
Nodding, Cold Boyuan let out a long howl, and a powerful surge of Martial Origin Power erupted forth. The small boat, propelled by this force, suddenly sped up like an arrow shooting toward the shore.
As they drew closer, Ye Tian finally got a clear look at the old man. He saw that the elder had completely white hair, a beard three feet long, and deep wrinkles etched across his forehead and eyes, marking the passage of time. Despite this, his vitality was robust, rivaling that of many young people.
Looking more closely, the old man's square face exuded a bold charisma, and his deep phoenix eyes revealed a sense of wisdom and authority that naturally inspired respect from those who beheld him.
“Father!”
As the boat was about to dock, Cold Boyuan cupped his hands in salute and called out loudly.
The old man nodded slightly, a smile spreading across his face.
“Grandpa Leng.” As the boat reached the shore, Ye Tian also bowed respectfully.
“This is?” Leng Wanli looked at Cold Boyuan, a hint of confusion in his eyes.
"Ha ha, this is your future grandson-in-law," Cold Boyuan said with a smile, but then suddenly seemed to remember something and quickly added, "Don't worry, he is definitely a young hero, and his future achievements will surely surpass those of us three brothers."
"Oh?" Leng Wanli exclaimed in surprise, then carefully looked Ye Tian up and down.
Ye Tian felt a bit uncomfortable under Leng Wanli's scrutinizing gaze, so he awkwardly smiled and casually brought up a topic, saying, "Grandpa Leng, do you live here by yourself?"
"Haha, of course not! If I lived here alone, I would be bored to death!" Leng Wanli chuckled heartily while stroking his long beard.
"Ha ha, that's true," Ye Tian nodded with a smile, thinking to himself: "Although this place is beautiful and resembles a paradise, if I couldn't see another person every day, it would indeed be terrifying."
"Father, how has your health been lately..." Cold Boyuan asked hesitantly, as if testing the waters.
"Haha, Bo Yuan, let's not talk about that. The food and drinks are already prepared; let's go," Leng Wanli seemed to deliberately avoid the question and immediately changed the subject. Without caring about Cold Boyuan's expression, he waved his sleeve and turned to leave first.
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