174: Chapter 174 Secrets of the Holy Land.

Listening to Tian Qiong's heartfelt answer, Su Mo couldn't help but acknowledge his Heart-Nature.

Su Mo retrieved the Dao Fruit, turned his head, and spoke to the five Elders beside him:

"Don't worry. Since you have followed me, I will definitely not mistreat you in the future."

Of course, he saw the yearning in their eyes. The temptation of this Dao Fruit was something ordinary Cultivators could not resist, so it was understandable for them to show such expressions.

"Although this Dao Fruit is good, it is ultimately an external object. Even if you truly achieve Fusion with it, what you accomplish is merely someone else's Dao."

"The true Grand Dao that belongs to you lies in the comprehension of your own Laws."

Hearing this, the five Elders felt a chill in their hearts, immediately restrained their distracting thoughts, and bowed in unison:

"This subordinate understands! We respectfully obey the Sect Master's teachings!"

After guiding them, Su Mo took out an object and placed it on the table.

"Uncle, do you recognize this item?"

Seeing the object on the table, Tian Qiong's pupils contracted violently.

"Where did you get this thing?!"

His tone was even more shocked than when he saw the Dao Fruit earlier, and the shock was mixed with a complex emotion.

"I searched it out from those Blood-Robed Cultivators. Uncle, do you recognize this item?"

Su Mo said, knowing the answer already.

The Blood-Red Token on the table was identical to the one found at the Sacred Fire Sect. Heaven Battle recognized it, so naturally, his father had no reason not to.

"Recognize it... How could I not recognize it..."

Tian Qiong took a deep breath and said heavily.

"This token symbolizes an extremely mysterious Reclusive Sect..."

"The Four Great Sacred Lands, then."

Su Mo spoke lightly.

Tian Qiong's body shook, and he suddenly looked up:

"You already knew?!"

But he quickly realized that since Su Mo was the Saint of one of the Holy Lands, it would be strange if he didn't know.

"Heaven Battle told me a little, but it wasn't very detailed."

Hearing this, Tian Qiong gave a wry smile. This worthy son-in-law was still playing the modest card, unaware that he had long since figured it out.

But he still followed Su Mo's lead and explained:

"The Four Great Sacred Lands are the Nine Heavens Holy Land, the Yaoguang Holy Land, the Blood Prison Sacred Land, and the Nirvana Holy Land."

"This token is the symbol of the Blood Prison Sacred Land."

Su Mo continued to ask:

"I heard Heaven Battle say that the reason Holy Lands are called Holy Lands is because their Sects have Cultivators who achieved Ascension to the Upper Realm?"

Tian Qiong looked at Su Mo in surprise.

Don't you, a Saint of a Holy Land, know even more?

Why are you asking me?

"There is indeed such a saying, and this is what ordinary Cultivators believe."

"There is also another theory..."

"That is... the Four Great Sacred Lands obtained a part of an Immortal's body."

This secret, like a sudden clap of thunder, caused the expressions of everyone present to change drastically.

"Mahayana Cultivators comprehend the Laws to Perfection and condense a Dao Fruit; Undergoing Tribulation Cultivators use the Dao Fruit to nurture an immortal fetus..."

His gaze swept over the crowd, and his voice became profound:

"Based on this deduction, the body of a true Immortal has already transcended the mortal realm and is itself a vessel for the Dao. Even if it is only a part, it contains unimaginable power!"

Tian Qiong rubbed the crimson token in his hand:

"It was originally just speculation, but now it seems this might be the truth."

The Blood Prison Sacred Land, one of the Four Great Sacred Lands that had not appeared for a long time, would not appear in the Immortal Burial Battlefield for no reason.

Furthermore, the fact that they could hide inside Blood Beasts and even control them was enough to show that the Four Great Sacred Lands had definitely acquired something extraordinary.

"Blood Prison Sacred Land..."

Tian Qiong muttered to himself, the worry on his face growing heavier.

The strength of the Blood Prison Sacred Land was unfathomable. If they wanted to make a move, the Sects and Families stationed here would likely be unable to resist at all.

They survived the first time thanks to Su Mo, but what about the second and third times?

Just as Tian Qiong was worrying, two figures suddenly rushed in.

"Dad! Are you alright!"

Heaven Battle rushed anxiously to Tian Qiong's side, checking him all over with a worried expression.

The worry on Tian Qiong's face instantly disappeared. A hint of tenderness flashed in his eyes as he pushed away Heaven Battle's approaching face and jokingly scolded him:

"Stinky brat, what kind of appearance is this, being so rash! Your dad isn't as..."

Before he finished speaking, Heaven Battle noticed the wine jar nearby. His nose twitched slightly, and he immediately recognized it as the "Blood Jade Marrow" that Tian Qiong had cherished for a long time.

But now, only an empty jar remained.

"Dad! You're too unfair! You didn't even call me when drinking this good stuff! Am I still your son?!"

The smile on Tian Qiong's face instantly vanished:

"You scoundrel!"

A palm wind flashed past, accurately hitting the back of Heaven Battle's head, causing him to stagger.

After tossing Heaven Battle aside, Tian Qiong's gaze swept over Heaven Moon, and a flash of brilliance appeared in his mind.

"worthy son-in-law, since Yue'er is also here, how about we discuss a suitable wedding date?"

He thought to himself:

Since Su Mo is a Saint of a Holy Land, if he and Heaven Moon become Dao Companions, and he becomes Su Mo's legitimate father-in-Law, Su Mo definitely wouldn't ignore him.

Then, no matter what tricks the Blood Prison Sacred Land pulled in the Immortal Burial Battlefield, he wouldn't have to worry too much.

Moreover, it would also be the culmination of a good match.

Killing two birds with one stone!

Heaven Moon, standing nearby, was stunned upon hearing this. Two streaks of red immediately appeared on her pretty face, and she dared not look up for a long time.

Seeing this, Su Mo smiled slightly.

"Naturally, we can. However, the wedding date will probably have to wait until after I return from the Immortal Burial Battlefield."

Su Mo's answer caused everyone present to be simultaneously stunned, and they raised their heads to stare at him.

"You are going deep into the Immortal Burial Battlefield?!"

Tian Qiong was extremely shocked.

The depths of the Immortal Burial Battlefield were not a good place. The Laws were chaotic, and there were countless Restricted Areas. A moment of carelessness could lead to death and the disappearance of the Dao.

Su Mo nodded:

"That's right. I have an old friend inside, and I need to bring her out."

As soon as he stepped into the Immortal Burial Battlefield area, Su Mo felt an inexplicable thing calling out to him. This thing seemed to share the same origin as him, giving him a sense of familiarity.

After careful consideration, Su Mo knew what it was.

"But worthy son-in-law, you..."

Su Mo saw the worry in Tian Qiong's eyes and spoke:

"Uncle, don't worry. Crimson Prison will go with me. With him there, are you still uneasy?"

Tian Qiong was startled. He glanced at Crimson Prison, who stood beside Su Mo, expressionless, opened his mouth, but ultimately said nothing.

Given Su Mo's strength, plus a Mahayana Stage Dao Protector, there really was no need for him to worry.

"Alright, worthy son-in-law, be careful in everything."

Heaven Moon raised her head at this moment, her eyes filled with determination, and her red lips slightly parted:

"I will wait for you!"

She knew why Su Mo was going into the depths of the Immortal Burial Battlefield, but she didn't care. She only hoped Su Mo could return safely.

Su Mo looked at Heaven Moon's resolute eyes, his heart trembled, and he chuckled softly:

"Don't worry, I will be back."

At this moment, Tian Qiong stepped forward and placed a storage ring into Su Mo's palm.

"Inside are some fragmented maps and hand-written notes drawn by previous Cultivators while exploring the depths of the Immortal Burial Battlefield."

"Although the age is distant, and many areas might have changed greatly, they are useful nonetheless."

"There are also many Medicinal Pills and life-saving Magic Treasures, all things you can use."

Su Mo could feel the heavy weight of the concern. Without declining, he solemnly put away the storage ring:

"Thank you, Uncle."