228: The Moon Demon Forbidden Land, Su Mingyue's destiny! The Inner Sea, the two holy sons of the Vermilion Bird Mansion!

In the endless dark land, Devilish Qi surged, and from the darkness came the mournful, high-pitched cries of ghosts and wolves.

The chilling Yin wind blew, colder than ten thousand years!

Su Mingyue slowly awoke from her coma, her entire body encased in black solid ice, unable to move. A piercing cold was constantly surging into her body.

This coldness, however, was perfectly compatible with her Myriad Ages Yin Demon Physique. Not only did she feel no discomfort, but it also healed all her internal injuries!

Even the True Essence she had expended was completely restored.

"I... I'm not dead?"

Su Mingyue smiled, feeling the vitality within her body.

Entering the Moon Demon Forbidden Land was her way of escaping the pursuit of the Storm City Cultivators. Although it was a last resort, she hadn't expected to actually save her life.

Boom!!!

The "Cangming Nirvana Scripture" began to circulate, and a powerful Aura erupted, instantly destroying the black solid ice covering her body!

Su Mingyue rose from the cold ground, her gaze warily scanning her surroundings.

The Moon Demon Forbidden Land, which had stopped those Cultivators from daring to enter and pursue her, sparked a hint of curiosity in her.

What kind of place was it that even those powerful Cultivators dared not enter?

The surroundings that met her eyes were pitch black, and as far as she could see, there was only endless darkness, seemingly without any boundary!

The high-pitched screams in her mind came from the depths of the Forbidden Ground, where Devilish Qi surged.

It seemed to have enveloped the entire world; only darkness existed here!

"Such dense Demonic Qi!"

Su Mingyue keenly felt that the surrounding space was filled with surging Demonic Qi.

Fortunately, it caused her no harm. Her Cultivation Technique within her body was even continuously absorbing this vast Demonic Qi, strengthening her True Essence!

Su Mingyue saw terrifying demon shadows emerge from the depths of the darkness, some devouring flesh and blood, others tearing apart great demons with their bare hands!

It was incredibly terrifying!

Moreover, a bloodthirsty, cold Aura hovered in the darkness, as if it was staring at her.

It seemed she was the delicious prey!

Buzz!!

Suddenly, a commotion came from within Su Mingyue's body.

Her body seemed to have been nourished by some substance, becoming exceptionally active!

Endless Demonic Qi was rapidly surging into her body.

At the same time, wisps of cold Aura poured into her mind, gathering towards her Divine Soul!

Those wisps of cold Aura were the omnipresent Divine Soul Will of this Forbidden Ground!

As countless Divine Soul Wills surged in, Su Mingyue was greatly alarmed!

The Divine Soul was the foundation of a Cultivator. Once her Divine Soul was corroded, she feared she would become a soulless corpse, forever remaining in this cold darkness!

However, just as Su Mingyue was about to resist, the Divine Soul in the depths of her Sea of Consciousness actually emitted a black divine light!

Under the light, all the Divine Soul Wills that sought to corrode her Divine Soul were absorbed and devoured by it!

As more and more Divine Soul Wills were absorbed by her, she was astonished to find that her Divine Soul was growing stronger bit by bit!

It wasn't just her Divine Soul that experienced this change; her True Essence also grew stronger as the Demonic Qi was absorbed!

Her entire being seemed to be enveloped in a cool yet very comfortable Qi, enjoying the moment of rapid advancement.

Boom!!!

A moment later, Su Mingyue's cultivation instantly surged by a large margin!

She advanced from the first level of the Zizai Realm to the second level of the Zizai Realm!

This only took a moment, which made Su Mingyue extremely happy!

Who could have known that this Moon Demon Forbidden Land, which originally seemed like a place of certain death, had not only presented no immediate danger to her but had also allowed her to advance further!

This could be considered a blessing in disguise!

How could Su Mingyue know that this was entirely due to her Myriad Ages Yin Demon Physique at work!

Su Mingyue recovered from the joy of her cultivation advancement, a faint light flickering in her eyes.

Looking at the endless darkness, it no longer seemed so terrifying.

"What exactly is in there?"

"In this periphery, my cultivation broke through one Realm. If I reach the depths of the darkness where Demonic Qi converges, will there be even greater Opportunities waiting for me?"

Su Mingyue seemed to be summoned by something. Her gaze fixed on the endless depths of the darkness, and finally, she took long strides, walking resolutely towards the depths where Demonic Qi surged.

If this scene were to be witnessed by the experts like Tian Bing waiting outside, they would probably be scared to death!

In the Moon Demon Forbidden Land, no one dared to enter even the periphery, and those who dared to enter, unafraid of death, never came out!

Su Mingyue not only did not retreat from the Forbidden Ground, but she actually walked deeper into it!

It's a pity that Tian Bing and his group were destined to wait in vain outside!

...Queyue City, one of the Eight Cities of the Outer Sea!

It was one of the most powerful forces in the entire Outer Sea, even among the Eight Cities, it was ranked among the top!

Furthermore, with the recent news spreading throughout the Outer Sea that Queyue City's Third Elder of Waning Moon City had already entered the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm, Queyue City's status in the Outer Sea advanced even further invisibly!

However, Queyue City had also been quite troubled recently.

After the Third Elder of Waning Moon City returned, his expression was very unpleasant. It was said that he had lost Face outside.

Even the body of a Half-step Celestial Phenomenon Realm enshrined in Queyue City could not be brought back.

As the time for the Azure Dragon Secret Realm to open drew nearer, Queyue City suddenly welcomed two Cultivators of mysterious identity and status.

Some people saw Nanguo Jie, the City Lord of Queyue City, personally welcome these two into the city.

The most crucial point was that both of them were very young, yet their Aura was astonishing!

"Did you see that? Today, City Lord Nanguo actually personally welcomed two young people into the City Lord's Mansion. I wonder what their background is?"

"You don't know this? Yesterday, the City Lord's Mansion already issued an order that no Cultivator in the city is allowed to fight these two days, precisely for fear of disturbing these two."

"The City Lord's Mansion notice already stated that these two are Saints from the Vermilion Bird Prefecture, one of the Six Mansions of the Inner Sea!"

"Hiss!!! They're actually Cultivators from the Inner Sea? It's been many years since Inner Sea Cultivators set foot here. Could it also be for the Azure Dragon Secret Realm opening in a few days?"

"Isn't that obvious? The Azure Dragon Secret Realm is formed from the blood of a powerful expert of the Ancient Azure Dragon Clan, containing immeasurable Opportunities. Who wouldn't want a share?"

"Thirty years ago, didn't the City Lord's son of Spirit Wind City gain an Opportunity in the Azure Dragon Secret Realm, allowing him to enter the Boundless Cave of the Inner Sea for Cultivation? This is a huge Opportunity!"

The Inner Sea, that was the place all Outer Sea Cultivators yearned for!

One Sect! Three Halls! Six Mansions! Twelve Caves!

The immense power of these forces had been circulating in the Outer Sea for many years, yet few people were able to enter them. Now, the opening of the Azure Dragon Secret Realm finally brought them hope!

...Queyue City, City Lord's Mansion!

Inside the main hall!

A thin, gaunt middle-aged man with a haggard Face sat facing two handsome and extraordinary young men.

This middle-aged man was Nanguo Jie, the City Lord of Queyue City, a top figure in the Outer Sea, a Heavenly Phenomenon Realm mighty expert!

And the two who could sit Face-to-Face with him were the two Saints from the Inner Sea's Vermilion Bird Prefecture, whose names were widely known in the city.

One was named Ling Yu, and the other Shen Xu!

Although the strength of the two Saints was not as great as Nanguo Jie's, their status was noble. Nanguo Jie had to maintain a respectful posture in front of them, bowing his head slightly!

"Two Saints have come a long way. Please forgive any shortcomings in my hospitality!"

Nanguo Jie said with a smile, his gaze towards the two filled with deference.

Who would have thought that Nanguo Jie, a powerful Cultivator of a top Outer Sea force, who had always been overbearing and looked down on others,

Now also had moments of humility, amiability, and politeness.

Ling Yu tasted the tea, frowned slightly, and cast the tea aside, saying proudly, "City Lord Nanguo, there's no need to be overly polite. The environment of this Outer Sea is indeed harsh, and inadequate hospitality is understandable. We won't dwell on it too much."

"This time, the Prefecture Lord sent the two of us here primarily for the matter of the Azure Dragon Secret Realm. As long as you assist us in handling this matter well, the Prefecture Lord will naturally reward you, enough for you to enjoy for a lifetime."

"There's even a chance to give you a spot to enter the Inner Sea."

Both Saints were arrogant individuals. The Cultivation environment of the Inner Sea was countless times better than that of the Outer Sea. In their eyes, this place was a remote and poor area.

Therefore, their words carried a hint of arrogance.

Their attitude was indeed condescending and impolite.

If these words had come from anyone else, Nanguo Jie would certainly not have been so accommodating, but with the Saints of the Vermilion Bird Prefecture saying them, he dared not even utter a sound!

He even had to flatter them a few times!

"The Prefecture Lord's great kindness, Nanguo Jie will surely remember the Prefecture Lord's instructions."

"Regarding the Azure Dragon Secret Realm, both Saints can rest assured. We will definitely assist with all our might!"

The Azure Dragon Secret Realm was of great importance. Even if Nanguo Jie wasn't doing it for the Vermilion Bird Prefecture, he would still go all out for his own Queyue City!

The other things didn't matter; that one spot to enter the Inner Sea was what he desired most!

Thirty years ago, the City Lord's son of Spirit Wind City gained a great Opportunity in the Azure Dragon Secret Realm, which led to his selection into the Boundless Cave. Such an Opportunity was rare and hard to come by!

He had to seize it when it came!

No matter how strong Queyue City was, it was nothing in the Inner Sea!

He, a Heavenly Phenomenon Realm mighty expert, could only be said to have reached the end of his Cultivation, his potential exhausted!

Only by entering the Inner Sea would he know what endless Cultivation meant, and that so-called potential was not entirely unchangeable.

He wanted to secure this Opportunity for his descendants!

Ling Yu and Du Tianyu nodded, quite satisfied with his attitude.

"Two Saints, the opening of the Azure Dragon Secret Realm this time will surely attract powerful experts from various forces."

"Among the younger generation, the two Saints are naturally unrivaled, but there is one person who is quite troublesome."

"Our Third Elder of Waning Moon City, who has already entered the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm, suffered a hidden loss at his hands. I hope the two of you will be careful."

Nanguo Jie's words took a sudden turn, he said.

"Oh? Even a Heavenly Phenomenon Realm expert suffered a hidden loss? Is this person also a young Cultivator?"

Nanguo Jie's words greatly surprised both Ling Yu and Shen Xu!

Even they were only at the Peak of the eighth level of the Soul Palace Realm, not even Half-step Celestial Phenomenon Realm!

They wouldn't dare to act aggressively in front of a Heavenly Phenomenon Realm expert.

If this young man Nanguo Jie spoke of was also going to enter the Azure Dragon Secret Manual and possessed such cultivation, then they would have to consider whether they should go!

Once inside the Azure Dragon Secret Realm, various battles were inevitable, and countless people had died there in previous years!

No matter if you were a Prodigy or a Saint, once you entered, no one would know if you died!

It wouldn't be worth it if you didn't gain any Opportunity but instead lost your life.

Nanguo Jie waved his hand and said, "His name is Shen Tianxing, and he's only sixteen or seventeen years old. His cultivation Realm naturally can't be that strong. According to Elder Yue Longjun, he's only a Cultivator at the fourth level of the Soul Palace Realm."

"But he has a woman by his side who has already entered the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm, and she looks very young. This person is an unknown variable!"

Phew... "So it's him!"

The two immediately let out a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

The name Shen Tianxing was clearly not the first time they had heard it!

Upon hearing that Shen Tianxing only had a cultivation of the fourth level of the Soul Palace Realm, with Ling Yu and Shen Xu's cultivation Realm, they naturally wouldn't take it to Heart-Nature.

Either of them could easily crush such a Cultivator.

"City Lord Nanguo, you worry too much!"

"A Heavenly Phenomenon Realm Cultivator cannot be too young. If she can enter the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm before thirty, then her background and identity are questionable!"

"Our Prefecture Lord has said that only Saint-level Cultivators of the Holy Heaven Demon Sect and Dianxing Academy possess such talent and cultivation!"

"I can assert that she must have concealed her age, so you can rest assured."

"She probably can't enter the Secret Realm."

Ling Yu analyzed the situation logically, a confident expression on his Face.

He then continued, "As for that person named Shen Tianxing, we have also heard of him before. Many Sects in the Inner Sea have heard of his deeds."

"I can only say that this person acts recklessly and doesn't know the immensity of heaven and earth!"

"If he dares to enter the Azure Dragon Secret Realm, Brother Liu and I will ensure he never leaves the Secret Realm!"

This was the pride of being a Saint of the Vermilion Bird Prefecture!

Among the younger generation, they were the top tier in the Inner Sea. How could a wild Cultivator of unknown origin compare to them?

"What the two Saints said is not without reason."

"If that's truly the case, then there's no need to worry too much."

"Shen Tianxing is a wicked person who has committed many evil deeds, killing people and massacring cities. It would be his good fortune to die at the hands of the two Saints!"

"Everything is entrusted to the two Saints."

Nanguo Jie said with a respectful smile.

"No worries, it's a small matter. City Lord Nanguo, you don't need to take it to Heart-Nature!"

The two were completely unconcerned!

But how could they know that Nanguo Jie was an old fox?

From the words brought back by the Third Elder of Waning Moon City, he clearly knew that Shen Tianxing was definitely not as simple as he appeared on the surface.

Especially the Cultivators by his side, besides Liu Xianyun, a Heavenly Phenomenon Realm expert, and Liu Yueying, a Carefree Realm expert, there were six other experts of unknown identity, all of them at the Soul Palace Realm!

No one knew how much destructive power these people, if they all appeared in the Azure Dragon Secret Realm, would unleash when they joined forces.

Especially since Queyue City and he already had a grudge, Shen Tianxing would definitely not let go of the people from Queyue City!

To deal with Shen Tianxing, Nanguo Jie specifically mentioned him in front of Ling Yu and Shen Xu, precisely to plant two powerful chess pieces to deal with Shen Tianxing in the Azure Dragon Secret Realm!

The two Saints of the Vermilion Bird Prefecture would never have imagined that, given their status, Nanguo Jie would dare to use them as pawns in his scheme!