Antiquity City
Antiquity City . . .
Qin Wentian soared skyward, wielding the demon sword with unrelenting fervor. A dazzling surge of immortal radiance burst forth, manifesting as a cascade of sword beams that rent the very fabric of reality. These ethereal blades, akin to the soaring forms of celestial sky rocs, honed in on the ancient bell, operated by a formidable Eastern Sage Immortal Sect member. The clash was cataclysmic, the genius behind the bell expelled blood as the violent confrontation wreaked havoc on his senses.
Nanfeng Yunxi, adorned with resplendent phoenix wings, exuded an aura of divine grace and ethereality. She seemed a celestial maiden descended from the heavens, a vision of unparalleled beauty.
With a graceful sweep of her wings, she enveloped Qin Wentian within their protective embrace. His form bathed in the radiant luminescence, immortal armor materializing upon his body.
"First, dismantle their battle formations," urged Nanfeng Yunxi. Her wings traced an elegant arc through the heavens, guiding Qin Wentian towards the primordial devil ape's formation. She gracefully cast forth a flawless phoenix feather, pulsating with overwhelming power. A simple wave of her hand sent forth a torrential wave of red light, devouring everything in its path.
Many denizens of the City of Ancient Emperors boasted lineages tracing back to immortal kings and emperors. Yet, hierarchies persisted, and those of higher standing invariably possessed more potent treasures. As a descendant of the illustrious Matriarch Southern Phoenix, Nanfeng Yunxi wielded treasures of astonishing might.
Qin Wentian seized the moment, the demon sword unfurling with explosive force. Its frenzied slashes reverberated ceaselessly, the humming cadence echoing through the battlefield. Eastern Sage Immortal Sect's practitioners scrambled to summon their immortal weapons as defensive bulwarks, yet the impact generated fearsome shockwaves that battered their makeshift barrier of immortal radiance. Their efforts proved futile as the formation crumbled under the relentless assault.
"Qin Sect, break free!" Qin Wentian's clarion call resounded. With unwavering determination, the Qin Sect members channeled the power of their immortal weapons, launching a frenetic barrage in all directions. Chaos reigned, disorder intensifying with each passing moment.
Meanwhile, Mo Xie, an enigmatic figure cloaked in darkness, wielded an abyssal devil saber. He moved with diabolical swiftness, advancing menacingly towards Little Rascal's position.
Amidst the chaotic battlefield, Qing'er, a figure of grace and power, stood poised on her void leaf. With a flash, she materialized beside her faithful companion, Little Rascal. Spatial energies swirled around them, restoring Little Rascal to its original form, and it leaped into Qing'er's arms, now resembling an ordinary, endearing pet. A protective light screen enveloped them as if they were cocooned in safety.
But then, an earth-shattering BOOM erupted as Mo Xie's saber descended, casting a calamitous darkness upon the heavens. The devil saber, with terrifying malevolence, relentlessly sliced through the protective barrier, each slash threatening to unravel it completely.
Yet, Qing'er remained unfazed. She extended her arm, conjuring a resplendent golden lotus. Its petals danced in a mesmerizing display as a brilliant light burst forth, countering the malevolent energy from the devil saber. In the midst of this celestial spectacle, Qing'er's void leaf glided toward Jun Mengchen and Zi Qingxuan. Urgently, she called out, "Quick, join me!"
Their forms flickered, and they gracefully ascended onto the enigmatic spatial treasure. Mo Xie, on the opposing side, furrowed his brows, sensing that his pursuit might not be straightforward. After all, the Evergreen Immortal Emperor's daughter possessed a formidable spatial treasure, making it nearly impossible for anyone to catch her.
Meanwhile, on another front, Qin Wentian and Nanfeng Yunxi brandished their potent immortal weapons, but they were overwhelmed by sheer numbers. Unrelenting attacks forced them to retreat, their protective barrier displaying worrisome cracks that threatened to shatter at any moment.
Then, like a savior from the heavens, the spatial treasure materialized near Qin Wentian and Nanfeng Yunxi. Spatial energies enveloped them, and the treasure transformed into a beam of radiant light that pierced through the horizon.
"STOP THEM!" a commanding voice resounded, prompting a barrage of attacks from countless immortal weapons aimed at the luminous beam. Inside the leaf boat, Qing'er, Qin Wentian, and the others felt themselves jolted violently. Qing'er, in particular, coughed up blood, her complexion pale.
With an earthshaking BOOM, an intense light engulfed the leaf boat, causing it to vanish as if teleporting. In the blink of an eye, it reappeared high in the sky.
"CHASE THEM!" an expert from the Eastern Sage Immortal Sect bellowed. An ancient space boat materialized, and the sect's experts hurriedly boarded it.
The ancient boat gleamed with immortal radiance, racing fervently in pursuit of Qing'er's spatial leaf boat. Mo Xie's expression shifted, and he sent his devil saber flying, leaping onto it and transforming into a streak of black lightning, surging forward with astonishing speed.
Meanwhile, the remaining members of the Qin Sect, seeing that Qin Wentian's group had drawn away the majority of their foes, halted their battle. Xu Ruxue issued a swift command, "Retreat!"
As her voice echoed, members of the Qin Sect swiftly retreated from the battlefield. Without Mo Xie's presence, no one dared to risk their lives against adversaries wielding immortal-ranked weapons. The Evil Palace members followed suit.
Zi Daoyang's gaze flickered with contemplation. A spatial treasure was indeed formidable. No one knew if the experts from the Eastern Sage Immortal Sect could catch up to them.
"Daoyang gege," Xiao Lengyue inquired, her voice carrying a note of curiosity, "What lies hidden in the depths of the Underworld Mountains?"
Zi Daoyang's gaze froze momentarily. Ever since the appearances of the inheritances of two ancient emperors, most believed that the secrets of this place had been laid bare. No one would willingly venture into the mountain's depths in search of something that might not exist. Such was human reasoning. If two inheritances had already been uncovered, what else could remain concealed?
Yet, Xiao Lengyue's words ignited a spark of doubt within Zi Daoyang's heart. Could there be other reasons behind the ancient emperors' clash? Were there more secrets yet undiscovered in the unfathomable depths of the Underworld Mountains?
His gaze remained fixed on the direction Qing'er and the experts from the Eastern Sage Immortal Sect were headed, deep into the labyrinthine heart of the Underworld Mountains. Zi Daoyang pondered, wondering if anyone had ever ventured into these uncharted depths. Amidst this maze of peaks and valleys, could there possibly be hidden enigmas concealed from the world?
"Daoyang gege!" a voice called out, snapping him from his reverie. Zi Daoyang turned to find Xiao Lengyue at his side. "Lengyue, I need some time to recuperate first," he replied, his tone gentle and warm. "Afterwards, we can prepare to journey into the heart of the Underworld Mountains. This place is vast, and I've never explored that particular region."
"Of course, let me accompany you, Daoyang gege," Xiao Lengyue chimed in, her demeanor a stark departure from the once cold and haughty leader of the Xiao Sect. Those who had harbored feelings for her from her sect couldn't help but sigh inwardly. No matter how proud a woman might be, in Zi Daoyang's presence, they melted like butter. Such was the allure of a higher status—the treatment received from Xiao Lengyue was markedly different.
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On the leaf boat, Qin Wentian held Qing'er close, his eyes softening as he noticed the traces of blood at the corner of her mouth. Gently, he reached out to wipe them away.
"I'm fine," Qing'er reassured him with a radiant smile, her beauty transcendent. Under normal circumstances, Qin Wentian would have been elated to witness Qing'er's vulnerability. But now, anger consumed him. The Eastern Sage Immortal Emperor had dispatched over three hundred experts to hunt him down. Very well, he vowed to make them all pay dearly.
"I know," Qin Wentian replied, his hands tenderly grasping Qing'er's delicate ones. He gazed ahead at the sprawling, majestic mountains, a desolate expanse with no sign of life, neither beasts nor birds, let alone humans.
The City of Ancient Emperors remained a deeply enigmatic place. It harbored the legacies of ancient emperors and the echoes of their cataclysmic battles. Countless secrets lay concealed within its vastness.
"They're still pursuing us," observed Nanfeng Yunxi. Qin Wentian turned to see a colossal space boat closing in at lightning speed. Despite Qing'er's spatial treasure, their relentless pursuers remained hot on their heels.
"This must also be a spatial treasure provided by the Eastern Sage Immortal Emperor," Nanfeng Yunxi deduced. "Its sole purpose is to prevent your escape. Since the Eastern Sage Immortal Emperor has decreed your death, he won't let you leave the City of Ancient Emperors alive."
"It seems that my survival has become a direct challenge to the Eastern Sage," Qin Wentian remarked, his eyes flashing with chilling determination. Having failed to eliminate him in one fell swoop, he now relished the prospect of turning the tables in this relentless game of pursuit.
The leaf boat continued its relentless journey through the vast expanse of space, a timeless voyage through an unknown cosmic tapestry. All around them, towering mountains stretched endlessly, an unyielding, majestic terrain with no perceivable end.
Qin Wentian, gazing upon this seemingly boundless landscape, couldn't help but feel awestruck. The depths of the Underworld Mountains, he realized, were far more extensive than the entire city area of the City of Ancient Emperors. It was as though they had embarked on an odyssey through an infinite wilderness.
"How vast are these Underworld Mountains, exactly?" Qin Wentian muttered, his voice tinged with wonder. The enormity of this untamed wilderness was beyond comprehension.
Nanfeng Yunxi, her voice barely above a whisper, responded as they continued their ethereal journey. "There may be hidden mysteries within this vast expanse," she mused. The pursuit by the Eastern Sage Immortal Sect had not abated, their relentless determination matching the grandeur of their surroundings.
And so, for nine days and nights, Qin Wentian and his companions soared through the boundless expanses of this terrain, covering distances that dwarfed the entire City of Ancient Emperors. The sheer scale of this region was nothing short of staggering.
Then, in the distance, a hazy silhouette beckoned. As they drew nearer, its form sharpened, revealing an astonishing sight—a city suspended high in the heavens. It radiated an aura of divine grandeur, a place seemingly untouched by time.
"What lies ahead?" Qin Wentian wondered aloud. The city in the sky appeared like a sanctuary for deities, a testament to the extraordinary.
A pathway descended from the heavens, a celestial bridge that connected the terrestrial world to this ethereal city above.
Nanfeng Yunxi's eyes widened in astonishment. "Is that...?" she began, her voice trembling with disbelief. A city in the sky had materialized within the City of Ancient Emperors itself.
Fragments of ancient knowledge resurfaced in her memory—a treasure trove of forgotten scrolls recounting the enigmatic history of the City of Ancient Emperors. Legends spoke of ancient emperors converging upon this city in ages past, their motives shrouded in obscurity. Yet, the most tantalizing aspect of these legends revolved around a city in the sky, a celestial realm whose existence had long been veiled in mystery.
As realization dawned, Nanfeng Yunxi couldn't help but share her revelation. "Antiquity City," she breathed, her words hanging in the air like a sacred revelation. "It's said that this city was the focal point, the enigmatic heart that drew ancient emperors to the City of Ancient Emperors. But the secrets it holds remain hidden, known to none."
The revelation sent shockwaves through the hearts of Qin Wentian and his companions. Antiquity City—the very name sparked their curiosity, igniting a fire of determination within them. The mystery of this celestial metropolis beckoned, and they were poised to answer its enigmatic call.