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The familiar dizziness returned, as expected.
Qin Tian coughed lightly, awakening from the haze.
He was astonished by the scene before him.
Beneath the towering peaks, flames covered the ground.
The scorching temperature made Qin Tian click his tongue in disbelief.
He could only draw on the energy within his Dantian to shield himself from the heatwave.
"Where is this place?" Qin Tian couldn't help but ask.
"This looks very familiar, but I'm not quite sure," Xiao Wu replied, equally perplexed by the sight.
"There are no other cultivators around; otherwise, we could ask someone," Qin Tian noted, realizing that there was not a single sign of life within a ten-mile radius.
Clearly, in such intense heat, no beast could survive.
"Let's go!"
Xiao Wu seemed to have spotted a city in the distance.
Pulling Qin Tian along, he headed in that direction.
Qin Tian was now his lucky star.
If it weren't for Qin Tian's help at the last moment, Xiao Wu would have had to stop early during the Ancient Immortal Road Trial.
Previously, Qin Tian had disguised himself as a middle-aged man.
This had made Xiao Wu feel a sense of distance.
Now, with Qin Tian back to his original appearance,
they felt naturally closer as peers.
The two of them moved forward, and before long, they arrived at the city standing beneath the flames.
It leaned against a mountain that resembled a volcano.
This city was like a Scorched Earth.
"You have no idea what this place is about; let me tell you,"
at that moment, a group of people gathered below the city.
A lecherous-looking fat man stood on a high spot, boasting loudly.
Seeing him reminded Qin Tian of his Fourth Brother far away at the Xuan Yang Sword Sect.
Although it had only been a few days since leaving the Xuan Yang Sword Sect, Qin Tian found himself missing that place deeply. He missed the people there even more.
Fourth Brother, Shen Tianming, and that person who had taken eight of his Treasures just to make him owe Gong Xueyi a favor—Xu Liuyun.
These individuals were the closest friends Qin Tian had in his life. No matter where he went, they remained his most precious and cherished companions.
"I'll tell you, this place is called Qishan. As for why it has that name, it's hard to say. However, the strangest thing is that every three hundred years, the flames that seem to burn endlessly here will suddenly fade away.
Once the flames have completely vanished, one can hear a sound resembling a mournful cry coming from deep within Qishan—the Phoenix Cry. Over time, this place has come to be known as Phoenix Cry Qishan."
After the chubby man finished speaking, the group gathered around chuckled lightly.
Phoenix Cry Qishan was merely a legendary tale. As for whether it truly existed, no one believed it. Although this place opened once every three years.
However, the Phoenix Cry, which occurs once every three hundred years, has hardly been heard by anyone for nearly a thousand years.
After all, what are the chances of encountering the Phoenix Cry Qishan?
How incredibly slim must that probability be?
Thus, after hearing the fat man's words, the crowd that had gathered out of curiosity began to disperse.
"You don't believe me? Heh heh, I've calculated it. Three days from now, the flames that cover Qishan will fade away. By then, you will be able to hear the Phoenix Cry."
Seeing everyone scatter, the fat man shook his head in disappointment as he walked down.
Just then, he spotted Qin Tian and another person approaching him.
"Hey there, little brothers, do you believe in the Phoenix Cry Qishan?"
The fat man looked at Qin Tian and Xiao Wu with anticipation.
Xiao Wu forced a bitter smile and shook his head.
Seeing Xiao Wu's reaction, the fat man felt quite disheartened.
Nevertheless, he still turned his hopeful gaze toward Qin Tian.
"Do you believe it so much because you've heard it before?"
Qin Tian did not answer his question but instead countered with one of his own.
"Uh."
Fear suddenly appeared on the fat man's face.
It was a fear that Qin Tian could tell was genuine, not feigned.
Then, he awkwardly smiled and turned to leave.
At that moment, Qin Tian suddenly reached out a hand.
He gently placed it on the man's shoulder.
The fat man looked up in shock at Qin Tian.
His whole body began to tremble violently.
"What's wrong? Is this question too difficult to answer?"
Qin Tian suddenly thought of something, but the answer in his heart was so horrifying that he couldn't bring himself to believe it.
"Don't ask! I won't say anything. Let go of me!"
The fat man swallowed hard, breaking free from Qin Tian's grasp and turning to leave.
Just as he was about to walk away.
Qin Tian turned around and looked at his back.
"There are some secrets hidden deep within, and reason prevents you from speaking. Yet the cowardice or fear inside you makes you constantly wish to resolve it. You want to find someone, but so far, you have not."
After hearing Qin Tian's words, the fat man paused in his steps.
After a long moment, he turned back and glanced at Qin Tian.
"Are you the person I've been looking for?"
The fat man smirked.
"If you don't try, are you going to take that fear to the grave?"
Qin Tian stood with his arms crossed, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.
"Fine, I'll be here waiting for you three nights from now. You can only come alone; he cannot join!"
The fat man glanced at Xiao Wu, seemingly indifferent.
It appeared that Xiao Wu was far from meeting his expectations.
Xiao Wu felt awkward as well, but being self-aware, he could only shake his head in silence.
"Alright, I'll come here in three days."
With that, Qin Tian walked alongside Xiao Wu as they stepped into the distant city.
Watching the two figures disappear into the distance, the chubby man's brow began to tremble.
"After all these years, we are just one person short of the five. I hope you won't hold us back."
With that, he turned and walked away.
Surprisingly, he did not head into the city but instead moved further away from it.
...
...
"Senior, aren't you afraid of a trap? What if they want to kill us and take our treasures? The risks are too high."
Xiao Wu looked at Qin Tian with some surprise.
In his eyes, Qin Tian was someone who would never act impulsively.
In fact, he would never make a move without complete certainty.
Cautious and objective.
How could such a person suddenly decide to join a stranger's team?
Heaven knows what treasures lie within Qishan.
What if this is all a scam?
"I've done a little trick on him. That means I can see everything he does now. And unless he has the cultivation of the Divine Connection Realm, he won't be able to notice a thing. So, three days from now, whether I go or not depends entirely on his performance."
A confident smile remained on Qin Tian's face.
For him, no matter what happens,
calmness and rationality could never be discarded.
"Senior is indeed remarkable."
Xiao Wu's admiration for Qin Tian was like an unstoppable torrent.
Looking into Qin Tian's eyes, they sparkled with excitement.
"If I were a woman, I would definitely marry Senior."
Xiao Wu said with a mischievous grin.
"Get lost!"
Unexpectedly, Qin Tian kicked him in the rear.
It sent Xiao Wu sprawling face-first into the ground.
"Senior, I was wrong."
Xiao Wu broke into a silly smile.
The two of them walked straight into the city.
High above, on the city tower, hung a shining Golden Plaque.
Phoenix City!
Qin Tian smiled lightly but said nothing more.
The two found an empty room and settled in.
After all, the Underworld City trial would never happen again.
Thus, the number of strong individuals who could step into Phoenix City was extremely limited.
Housing was no longer an issue.
However, Qin Tian had no desire to deal with these matters.
For some inexplicable reason, he had become an outlier who broke the rules.
This left Qin Tian feeling quite troubled.
As they walked along, many people looked at him as if he were a monster.
This kind of gaze, Qin Tian had never encountered in all these years.
"Senior, I just went out for a bit and heard quite a few people discussing you!"
Xiao Wu said with a silly grin as he sat down in a chair.
With a bitter expression, Qin Tian didn't know what to say.
"They're saying that you must have obtained the inheritance from the Demon Lord of Underworld City, which is why the Ghost Gate Trial has disappeared forever. I estimate that we’re in for some tough times ahead!"
Xiao Wu was also a strong fighter who had emerged from his own realm.
Although he was considerably weaker in cultivation compared to Qin Tian or other geniuses from superpowers, he lacked none of the wisdom that a genius should possess.
In an instant, he grasped the implications.
"I really didn't expect that coming to the Ancient Immortal Path would make us outcasts. But so what if we are? When soldiers come, we’ll block them; when water comes, we’ll cover it with earth. If someone really comes to challenge us, we can just close the door and let them be."
Qin Tian said with a mischievous smile while playing with the cup in his hand.
"Senior, no! You are my elder. Please don’t say that. I struggled immensely just to deal with our Sect's Heavenly Pride. If it’s those people, you might as well just kill me directly!"
Xiao Wu was almost in tears; facing that group himself seemed less appealing than ending it all with a single strike.
Originally, he had dominated and claimed victory in his own small world.
Xiao Wu was filled with confidence.
However, upon arriving here, he faced various forms of bullying.
He felt powerless to resist.
Who could he turn to for justice?
“Just kidding!”
Qin Tian set down his cup and walked into the Inner Room.
“I’ve already set up a formation in the outer room. Even those at the mid-stage of Qi Control Realm would find it difficult to step inside. If I encounter someone stronger, I can exit in time. Get some rest; we’ll familiarize ourselves with the rules tomorrow.”
With that, he sat down in Panxi and began to cultivate.
Whether for tomorrow’s trial or for the trip to Qishan with the Fatty in three days, he needed to make the most of his time to enhance his strength.
He had already completed the second transformation of the Dragon-Tiger Sword Formation.
At this moment, he launched himself into the third transformation.
The Dragon-Tiger Sword Formation, third transformation.
The sword merged with the void.
Once the cultivation was successful, the power of the Dragon-Tiger Sword Formation would increase tenfold.
This was extremely important for Qin Tian at this moment.
He needed to master it as soon as possible.
Without feeling fatigued, Qin Tian devoted himself to his training.
In less than three hours,
the sword merged with the void, and he had completely mastered it.
With the final explosive sound,
the third transformation reached perfection.
"What is the fourth transformation?"
After thoroughly mastering the third transformation, Qin Tian did not feel pleased or arrogant; instead, he immediately focused on breaking through to the fourth transformation.
"Heavenly Sword Intent. That name sounds quite powerful, doesn't it? I just wonder if the effects after successful cultivation will match its grandeur."
Without pausing, Qin Tian began his training once more.
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