178: Cave, formation

As Su Changqing's words fell, everyone walked together towards the depths.

With someone ahead to clear the path, Su Changqing was naturally extremely satisfied and in no hurry to proceed, instead strolling leisurely behind.

Before long, a massive, unfathomable forest appeared before them, a dark expanse where neither sun nor moon could be seen, emanating a desolate aura that made people uneasy.

Martial Artists of all races were all gathered at the outskirts of this forest; no one dared to venture deep inside.

"Are you aware of the origin of this forest?" Su Changqing approached Purple Yang Immortal and asked in a low voice.

Upon hearing this, Purple Yang Immortal's eyes revealed a hint of confusion.

He didn't know.

How could a hapless Immortal who was suppressed for a million years immediately after descending to the Lower Realm possibly know the origin of this forest?

Su Changqing: "........"

Alright, asking was pointless.

"However, when I first descended to this Realm, this forest was not like this."

"Moreover, there seems to be an aura deep within this forest that feels very familiar to me. Although faint, this subordinate indeed sensed it."

Purple Yang Immortal seemed to have thought of something, then leaned in again and whispered into Su Changqing's ear.

"Oh?" Su Changqing showed a hint of curiosity upon hearing this.

A familiar aura?

Deep within the forest?

Interesting.

It seemed that the Martial Artists of all races present were all somewhat impatient. As a Martial Artist from a minor race stepped in, the other Martial Artists of all races also ventured deep inside, hoping to find an Opportunity.

"Can you determine the direction of that aura?" Su Changqing asked.

"The general direction is fine!" If he were at his peak, Purple Yang Immortal would certainly have no problem.

But after a million years of erosion, his Divine Sense had dissipated considerably, no longer as powerful as before. However, he had a faint sense of familiarity with that aura, and if he entered, he could probably pinpoint its location.

"Good, then you lead the way."

After Su Changqing finished speaking, Purple Yang Immortal said yes, then stepped forward, leading the way. Su Changqing, Immortal Master Heishui, and Peak Lord Yuan Jia followed closely behind.

The combat power of these four individuals was terrifying, one more so than the next. Even if there were dangers deep within the forest, they could handle them with relative ease.

Not far away, Wei Ranzhi and Lin Xuanyi, along with other Human Race Martial Warriors, also did not hesitate and stepped into the black forest.

After all, everyone came to this Secret Realm to seek treasures; naturally, they would not leave easily without finding any.

"Holy Maiden Wei, how many levels did you clear in the Locking Immortal Tower just now?" Lin Xuanyi suddenly asked on the way.

Wei Ranzhi was startled, then replied, "The seventh level."

"What's wrong? Is there a problem?" Clearing the Locking Immortal Tower did not necessarily mean one could pass if they were strong. Instead, it matched the challenge according to one's strength; different Realms meant different guardians encountered within the challenge.

Therefore, Wei Ranzhi, with her Emperor Realm Initial Stage strength, cleared the seventh level.

"You said we both cleared the seventh level. With Saint Su's talent, is it possible he cleared the ninth level?" Lin Xuanyi suddenly whispered.

Hmm? Hearing Lin Xuanyi's words, Wei Ranzhi's eyes suddenly widened, seemingly understanding his meaning.

Yes!

Both of their talents allowed them to clear the seventh level, so what about Su Changqing?

The ninth level was quite possible.

Doesn't that mean the Locking Immortal Tower was taken by him?

Thinking of this, the two exchanged glances, their breathing quickened slightly.

Of course, neither of them had any thoughts of killing to seize treasure.

Firstly, their relationship was good, and both Wei Ranzhi and Lin Xuanyi were not wicked Martial Warriors; their hearts were upright, and they would not do such things.

Secondly, neither of them was Su Changqing's opponent. Killing to seize treasure? They didn't have the strength for that.

"This matter is only for the two of us to know, and must not be spread, otherwise, I'm afraid it will incite others' covetousness towards Saint Su." Wei Ranzhi whispered.

If the news of Su Changqing possessing an Immortal Artifact spread, the Martial Artists of all races present might all go mad.

At that time, Su Changqing would be in danger.

Lin Xuanyi nodded affirmatively: "Rest assured, this subordinate naturally understands."

Afterward, the two cast the recent matter to the back of their minds and cautiously explored forward.

......

Before long, Su Changqing and his group of four moved very quickly, as all four were very strong.

This forest was somewhat eerie and terrifying, with a pervasive aura of desolation.

Just as everyone entered the central part of the forest, a fierce glare suddenly came from not far away.

Immediately after, several black giant wolves sprang out from the depths of the dense forest—six giant wolves, stout in build, emanating a desolate Qi.

"Oh?" "There are actually living creatures in a place like this?" Su Changqing's eyes showed a hint of curiosity.

One must know that living creatures appearing in such a desolate place, and judging by the quality of these Yao Wolves, none of them were low-grade. Except for the leader, who had Supreme Realm Middle Stage combat power, the other five Yao Wolves were all Supreme Realm Initial Stage, and their strength was not weak.

"These Yao Wolves all emanate a desolate Qi; it seems they have been contaminated by this place." Su Changqing murmured to himself.

Then, he gave Immortal Master Heishui a look, who immediately understood and darted out. With a few sword strikes, he quickly killed all the Yao Wolves.

Soon, everyone continued to delve deeper inside, encountering many other Yao Beasts and living creatures along the way, all of them strong, with the lowest being Supreme Realm combat power.

"Master, I feel that aura is right here." Saying this, Purple Yang Immortal pointed to the massive mountain in front of them.

This mountain was enormous, but it looked ordinary and unremarkable, nothing special. However, Purple Yang Immortal sensed a familiar aura deep within the mountain.

Su Changqing narrowed his eyes, looked around, and upon probing with his Divine Sense, he indeed found something amiss.

"If I'm not mistaken, this mountain range should be blocked by a Formation."

The mountain range was blocked by a Formation, with a hidden Immortal Cave inside. It seemed something was concealed within.

Upon hearing this, Immortal Master Heishui stepped forward, conjuring a profound black bead in his hand.

"Saint, this item is called the Black Yuan Bead; it has the ability to break Formations. How about this subordinate gives it a try!" Su Changqing looked at the Black Yuan Bead with some curiosity upon hearing this. It was merely a Sacred Artifact, not worth his attention, but for ordinary Martial Warriors, it was an extremely rare treasure.

"Good." Su Changqing nodded.

Immortal Master Heishui stepped forward, injecting True Qi into the Black Yuan Bead in his hand. Immediately after, streaks of attacks shot out, heading straight for the mountain in front of them.

"Boom!" In an instant, the entire mountain shook, and a Formation also appeared before everyone.

"There really is a Formation." Su Changqing's face showed a hint of curiosity. Immediately after, Immortal Master Heishui's offensive did not diminish; he continued to bombard the Formation, seeking to break it.

After an unknown amount of time.

"Bang!" Accompanied by a loud bang, the Formation broke, and a passage appeared before everyone.