254: Intercept

The Ten Thousand Li Dragon City was a stronghold specifically established by the first batch of Cultivators on the Primordial Continent to suppress the demonic veins and prevent the spread of the demonic disaster.

After hundreds of thousands of years and the efforts of several generations of people from the Righteous Path, the demonic disaster from the Desolate Ancient Era was finally completely Sealed beneath the Ten Thousand Li Dragon City.

But now, the Ten Thousand Li Dragon City is desolate, with raging sand spreading for ten thousand li around, no longer resembling its former glory.

Only when the wind howls do the faint echoes of the heroes' battle cries from that year reverberate in the air.

Suddenly, a Buddhist Light flashed within the Ten Thousand Li Dragon City.

"It was not in vain that Poor Monk searched so many times; I have finally found the Origin item capable of treating Benefactor Bai's injuries."

The Buddhist Light stopped at the edge of the Dragon City, revealing the solemn and majestic Dharma Appearance of Saint Monk Dingtian.

"I hope that with the help of this item, we can prevent this great calamity on the Primordial Continent."

"It is getting late. To avoid complications, it is best to leave this place quickly and return to the Buddhist Domain."

Heaven Stabilizer carefully secured the manifestation jade containing Shen Lian's Life Origin, immediately transformed into light, and left the Ten Thousand Li Dragon City.

Just as Saint Monk Dingtian left the Ten Thousand Li Dragon City with the Origin manifestation jade, Shen Lian, who was recuperating from his injuries inside the netherworld chariot, instantly sensed that the power of Origin had left the vicinity of the Ten Thousand Li Dragon City.

"Hm? Daring to snatch an item belonging to the Human Emperor? I'd like to see what kind of person has such audacity."

The next moment, the netherworld chariot immediately turned around. Following the sensation of the Origin's flow, Shen Lian sped toward the Buddhist Domain... Meanwhile, Yu Xiyan left the Xuan Sheng Immortal Palace and began tracing Yan Xingge's whereabouts.

However, the moment she stepped out of the Xuan Sheng Immortal Palace, Yan Xingge's aura vanished completely.

Yu Xiyan used her Divine Sense to scan the area, but still found nothing, making her instantly frantic.

"Why? Why are you hiding from me?"

"Do you truly detest me that much?"

"Shen Zhao, come out now! Let's talk properly, come out!"

Two lines of clear tears silently slid down the corners of her eyes. At this moment, Yu Xiyan felt such internal suppression that she couldn't breathe.

"Fine. Since you won't willingly come out to see me, I will force you to come."

"I don't believe you truly have no feelings for me. After all we've been through, how can I bear to let you leave my side so silently?"

"Yes, I am selfish. I hate Su Yunying and Mu Qiuyuan, but that's because I want to have you! Do you think I enjoy being this way?"

"For so many years, I constantly told myself that I should let go, that things between us were over, and that I should be content to remain friends."

"But I truly can't do it, Shen Zhao!"

"You discuss the Dao and scriptures with me, acting all serious, yet you are intimately close with Su Yunying and Mu Qiuyuan. Do you know how much my heart aches when I see those women cuddling and acting spoiled in your arms?"

"Ah, Shen Zhao, please don't abandon me. Give me one chance, okay? If you are willing to take me, I will be a qualified wife. For you, I can abandon everything."

"I have already endured far too much for the mistakes I've made. Can you truly bear to watch me sink into darkness?"

"Shen Zhao, come out..."

Yu Xiyan's desperate, sorrowful cries echoed over the wilderness, and cold tears soaked the ground beneath her feet.

Just then, a majestic Aura Pressure slowly descended above Yu Xiyan's head.

Yu Xiyan, who had been heartbroken, couldn't help but frown slightly, slowly wiped the tears from her eyes, and looked up toward the Void Realm.

She saw a figure clad in white robes, shimmering with golden light, floating down from the Void Realm under Yu Xiyan's gaze.

Once the mysterious person in white robes landed, his first words were: "A beauty shedding tears is truly heartbreaking. Miss, you don't need to act this way toward a heartless man. I can help you eliminate him."

Yu Xiyan: "I don't care who you are, nor do I want to know who you are. I have only one thing to say now: Get lost immediately! Say one more word, and I will certainly make you understand the price of speaking carelessly in front of Me."

"Ha."

Hearing this, the white-robed figure let out a light chuckle.

"Miss, please don't misunderstand. I only came to find you because I want to make a deal?"

"What deal?"

"To be honest, a friend of mine was framed by enemies years ago and is now Sealed in the Heavenly Flame Forbidden Land. I would like to ask for your assistance, Miss, to break through the Six Ding True Fire surrounding the Heavenly Flame Forbidden Land."

Yu Xiyan flicked her right arm: "Why should I make this deal with you? What benefit can you bring Me?"

White Robe: "As long as the Yintian Empress is willing to take action, I am willing to help you resolve the worries in your heart."

Yu Xiyan's gaze turned cold: "Oh? You know Me?"

"Recently, rumors about the Yintian Empress have spread throughout the Nine Realms. It's not strange to know the Empress."

"Heh, apologies. I am not in the mood to handle your affairs. You had best leave quickly while My murderous intent has yet to rise."

Having spoken, Yu Xiyan turned to leave.

The white-robed figure immediately grew anxious: "What if I told you that I know the whereabouts of the person you are looking for?"

Yu Xiyan, who had just raised her foot to depart, instantly stopped upon hearing that sentence.

"You had better explain yourself clearly, or after today, you might not even have the chance to reincarnate."

Seeing that Yu Xiyan was willing to talk, the white-robed figure immediately said: "I don't know about others, but in the Buddhist Domain, I believe there should be someone you are looking for."

"The Buddhist Domain?"

Yu Xiyan frowned tightly.

The white-robed figure said: "Yes. Although the Buddhist Domain hid this secret very well, traces still leaked out."

"Five hundred years ago, the top floor of the Golden Light Pagoda in the Buddhist Domain somehow gained a wisp of foreign aura, which, just like the Empress, does not belong to this realm."

Yu Xiyan turned back to face the white-robed figure: "You think this single piece of information is enough to make Me help you extinguish the Sacred Fire of the Heavenly Flame Forbidden Land?"

As soon as she finished speaking, the white-robed figure immediately conjured a Demon-Subduing Pestle.

"What if I add this?"

"What is this item?"

"The Empress may not know, but the Heavenly Flame Forbidden Land is protected by the Heavenly Dao. If one tries to force their way in, they will inevitably suffer backlash. This item is called the Suotuo Pestle. It was forged by the Lord of the Buddhist Domain hundreds of thousands of years ago, using his own Buddhist Blood before achieving Karma Perfection and...

...Nirvana. This item has an enhancing effect against demonic beings and can also break the Heavenly Dao Luck covering the Buddhist Domain, allowing the Empress to enter and exit freely."

Hearing this, Yu Xiyan simply raised a hand.

The Buddhist Pestle in the white-robed figure's hand immediately fell into her jade-like hand.

"I will trust you this once. Tell Me, where is the Heavenly Flame Forbidden Land?"

"It is located within the Buddhist Domain."

"Hm?"

Hearing the white-robed figure's words, Yu Xiyan immediately showed a hint of doubt in her eyes.

Then, the corner of her lips curved slightly: "It seems you came prepared. Since you are so clear about the situation in the Buddhist Domain, you must be a person from the Buddhist Domain."

The white-robed figure replied: "That is correct. To be honest..."

He was about to speak, but Yu Xiyan raised her hand to stop him, saying: "I told you, I am not interested in your identity. If the person I seek is not inside the Buddhist Domain, you should know the consequences."

After speaking, Yu Xiyan transformed into an Ice Phoenix and vanished from the sight of the white-robed figure.