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The Heavenly Shadow Mountain Range stretches for millions of miles, with the Great River and Spirit Martial sects standing out prominently. Although the mountains are rich in Spiritual Materials, they are also home to many ferocious beasts. While spiritual herbs are indeed precious, they cannot compare to one's life. Thus, weighing these two factors, this place is truly not suitable for ordinary people to venture into.
The terrain of the Heavenly Shadow Mountain Range does not extend in a straight line but forms a circular shape centered around the Martial Sovereign, bulging outward. The area occupied by the Spirit Sect is much smaller compared to that of the Martial Sovereign, so the two wings of the Heavenly Shadow Mountain Range almost encircle half of the Spirit Sect's territory.
Although the Spirit and Martial Duality is separated by the Heavenly Shadow Mountain Range, it is not entirely impossible to cross over. About nine thousand five hundred miles east of where Ye Tian and others had previously attacked the Black Wind Stronghold lies a treacherous passage connecting both territories, known as the Uncrossable Abyss.
As its name suggests, the Uncrossable Abyss is extremely perilous. It is only about ten feet wide but rises high into the clouds and stretches for thousands of miles. This is the only land route connecting the two sects. Below flows the turbulent Spirit Martial River. Due to the unique terrain in this area, strong winds from all directions rush in, creating massive whirlpools in the river. These whirlpools churn violently and are quite terrifying. Additionally, with strong winds above, anyone without sufficient cultivation would be swept into the river and inevitably pulled into a whirlpool. It is said that these whirlpools connect to the sea, and those caught in them would ultimately be dragged to the ocean floor, becoming prey for sea monsters.
This natural danger serves as the only route between the Spirit and Martial Duality, making the Uncrossable Abyss quite famous, and Ye Tian has naturally heard of it.
At this moment, Ye Tian found himself atop an ancient tree over thirty feet tall. Looking far into the distance towards the extreme east, he could see a long and winding passage faintly appearing in mid-air.
"Is that really the legendary Uncrossable Abyss?" Ye Tian felt a slight stir in his heart upon witnessing such perilous sights. However, he did not climb this great tree merely to admire the Uncrossable Abyss; rather, he wanted to avoid begging for mercy like the Wolf King. He needed a relatively safe place to observe changes. If there were indeed a giant beast in the lake below, being thirty feet up should provide him with enough strength to defend against any attacks.
After waiting for a moment without any unusual occurrences in the lake, he noticed that the Wolf King was still crouched on the ground, continuously whimpering and growling.
Seeing this situation, Ye Tian temporarily relaxed his mind. He scanned his surroundings; thousands of miles of Square Area were almost within his view. After observing carefully for a moment, he spotted a dark mountain peak with little vegetation—this was where Hu Lue and others had gathered at their lair—the Black Wind Stronghold.
"Eh? I can actually see Black Wind Stronghold from here?" Ye Tian was somewhat puzzled. Although he was familiar with mountain paths, that was only relatively speaking; the Heavenly Shadow Mountain Range was exceptionally vast. Therefore, he did not know its overall layout or that it formed a circular shape. At this moment, he was located in the eastern part of that circle, only about a thousand miles away from Black Wind Stronghold.
"Haha, it seems I have unknowingly traveled quite far..." Ye Tian chuckled helplessly. To increase his chances of finding a Spirit Beast Inner Pill, he had to venture deep into the mountains since high-level beasts usually lurked in remote areas.
Because of this reason, he abandoned searching along the outskirts of the mountain range and hurried directly into the depths of the mountains. He was unsure how far he had traveled but estimated it to be at least eighteen thousand miles.
Thinking about this, Ye Tian suddenly recalled something and looked up at the sky. Using the faint moonlight to distinguish east from west, after a moment he reached a conclusion that left him astonished.
"This place is not too far from the Black Wind Stronghold, and given its position to the east, the black mist emitted by that giant beast has spread for dozens of miles in the Forest. Such power..."
As he spoke, Ye Tian furrowed his brows, glancing nervously at the pond. At this moment, the pond had returned to calmness, and the previously narrow, eerie glow had completely vanished without a trace.
"Could it be that I accidentally stumbled upon the Dragon's Tribulation Site?!"
Roar!
Just as Ye Tianxin was startled, the White-Furred Wolf King let out a terrified howl and then leaped away, fleeing back without looking back.
"Did its plea for mercy have no effect?" Ye Tian was taken aback at first, then this thought crossed his mind. If the plea had been effective, the Wolf King would not have run away in such fear. In other words, if even the pleading Wolf King did not receive mercy, what fate awaited him, an intruder who neither pleaded nor sought refuge but merely watched from a tree...
With this thought, Ye Tian felt a cold sweat break out on his back. The roar of the Divine Dragon could shake them to their core even from thousands of miles away. If what lurked in this lake was indeed a Divine Dragon, then it wouldn't even need to unleash any great power; just like before, if it roared once, Ye Tian would likely end up as nothing more than dust.
"Please don't let it be a Divine Dragon..." Ye Tian silently prayed. Of course, he didn't remain idle; he gathered his energy and leaped forward, activating Yuqi Tayan Jue to cover a distance of over ten zhang in an instant.
Before fleeing, Ye Tian couldn't help but look back. Upon doing so, his heart sank.
The previously calm lake began to ripple again; no, it surged with great waves. Then the eerie glow reappeared, revealing a massive head-like object that gradually took shape and illuminated the lake with a crimson light. It was undoubtedly the head of a Divine Dragon.
Seeing this terrifying scene, Ye Tian dared not look back any longer and exerted all his strength to dash toward the Forest Edge. If the Divine Dragon emerged from the water, it could very well unleash a thunderous roar. Given the distance he was at now, there would be no chance of escape.
When people are fighting for survival, they often unleash unprecedented strength. Ye Tian was currently in such a state. Initially, he used his elemental power to propel himself with Yuqi Tayan Jue and shrank his distance by ten zhang. Then he stepped into Martial Mastery and used Martial Origin Power to increase it by another five zhang. With spiritual power combined, he could occasionally reach twenty zhang. However, all of this paled in comparison to his will to survive because now every leap he took covered nearly thirty zhang.
He was simply terrified—not just of dying but of the pressure emanating from the Primeval Divine Dragon. Under such pressure, he felt as if the sky were about to shatter and the earth was about to collapse. As a mere human being, he instinctively began to flee.
Ye Tian noticed that the Wolf King was similarly affected, its white fur flashing as it darted through the trees like a streak of white lightning, barely visible. Its speed had increased more noticeably than Ye Tian's; if its current pace could be described as running, then its previous speed could be exaggeratedly called a stroll.
The chase between the human and the wolf had transformed into a flight. They brushed past each other several times, yet neither showed any intention to attack. This was akin to the choices made by the forces of Black Wind Stronghold and the Cold Family during the volcanic collapse; in the face of overwhelming natural power, there was no talk of enemies or combat.
Moving swiftly, they soon burst out of the dark, misty forest. Initially, there were sounds of Turbulent Waves rolling behind them, but the dragon's roar that Ye Tian feared did not sound, and the noise of Turbulent Waves gradually diminished. Although Ye Tian wanted to look back, he ultimately refrained due to the inherent danger.
After covering such a distance in a short time, the Wolf King collapsed to the ground, frothing at the mouth from exhaustion. Ye Tian also swayed a couple of times before falling down beside it.
Whether human or beast, all creatures in nature must adhere to certain laws. Sudden boosts in ability can be impressive, but they often come at a painful cost afterward.
The two collapsed on the ground—one human and one wolf—were prime examples. They had unleashed unprecedented power in response to danger but immediately fell into a state of exhaustion once they escaped it.
However, Ye Tian had already reached Martial Mastery, and with his skills in Jujutsu, although he was exhausted, his mind remained clear. He was acutely aware and relieved that if he were still at the level of Warrior Definition, he might very well have collapsed from sheer fatigue.
"Ugh..."
Ye Tian struggled to get up but found he could muster no strength at all. After several attempts that wasted nearly an incense stick's worth of time resting, he ultimately fell back down each time.
After a moment of recovery, the Wolf King regained some awareness. Seeing Ye Tian trying to struggle to his feet filled its eyes with fear; it worried that the human might take advantage of this moment to finish it off.
Awo...
In its fear, the Wolf King attempted to howl, but its voice came out barely audible. Unlike humans, wolves do not breathe through their noses while running; its throat had swollen from panting heavily during their flight, making it impossible to produce a loud sound.
Observing this, Ye Tian chuckled lightly at the Wolf King, mocking it: "Go ahead and call out; even if you scream your throat raw..."
As he spoke, Ye Tian's voice gradually diminished, as he felt a strange sensation about what he had just said.
Howl...
The Wolf King did not give up and continued its hoarse and futile howling. However, calling it howling would be more accurately described as moaning.
The Wolf King's voice was too faint to summon the wolf pack, so Ye Tian ignored it, trying to relax his body and recover as quickly as possible.
While recovering, Ye Tian looked around and felt a wave of fear. If the wolf pack had remained here without leaving, he would likely have already become a skeleton.
"Wow... that was close. If I had died in the belly of a wolf, wouldn't that be..."
Just as Ye Tian was secretly relieved, he keenly sensed a large group of beasts approaching from miles away. Listening closely, it was undoubtedly the Scorpion-Tailed Wolf Pack.
Ye Tian was alarmed; it seemed that what he feared had indeed come to pass.
Awooo...
The Wolf King emitted a low growl, but it was noticeably more triumphant than before. It was clear that it intended to retaliate for Ye Tian's earlier mockery.
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