Chapter 23: Marching towards Mount Tianyao.

After naming all the entities in his Life Palace, Ye Huang began to move towards Mount Tianyao.

At the same time in Qingzhou Academy, the ground was shaking as if an earthquake was about to happen. The bell rang, summoning all the students. The word "beast tide" spread throughout the entire academy. The city of Qingzhou was about to experience a beast tide. At the same time, the Dark Qilin Knighthood arrived at the edge of Mount Tianyao and spread out, overlooking the beasts tide.

Mount Tianyao was boundless. No one knew how many demons there were. If it was only a small beast tide, there could still be able to control it. If it was a big one, it would be a disaster.

When Qin Yi, Ye Futian and the others returned, they saw that fight already started on the border of Mount Tianyao. Demons kept coming out of Mount Tianyao. The people from the School of Martial Arts were at the front, and the people from the School of Sorcery were at the back. They cast spells to burn the mountain. The ground cracked and a deep crack appeared. They wanted to seal off the border.

However, Mount Tianyao did not only have beasts on the ground, but also birds. In the distance, a group of demons covered the sky and flew in all directions.

The strong cultivators of Qingzhou Academy looked at the scene in the distance. Once these demons spread out, the consequences would be dire.

"Put the entire city on lockdown. Inform all the big families to protect the city together. The Dark Qilin Knighthood spread out and seal off the border of Mount Tianyao," Qin Shuai ordered. Then, the Black Qilin Knighthood rose into the sky and flew towards the crowd of demons in the distance.

News of the beast tide spread across the City of Qingzhou. All the major forces were mobilized. This was related to the survival of the City of Qingzhou. No one could stay out of it. The cultivators of the City of Qingzhou also rushed over to help seal off Mount Tianyao. If they did not do this, once the demon beasts entered the City of Qingzhou, their hometown would be in danger.

In the City of Qingzhou, there was a mighty army heading towards Qingzhou Academy. The army was either walking or riding on birds and beasts. The ground rumbled. Everywhere they passed, the people of the City of Qingzhou were shocked.

"There's the City Lord's Office leading the Qingzhou Guards and people from the Murong Chamber of Commerce. Who are the others?" The people of the City of Qingzhou were confused.

Some people saw the patterns on the clothes of the people and their faces darkened.

"It's people from Heiyan Academy. The strong cultivators from Heiyan City are here."

"How can it be? Qingzhou and Heiyan City are old enemies. Why would the City Lord's Qingzhou Guards be with the army of Heiyan City?"

"I don't know." Everyone's hearts trembled. There was news about the beast wave. Not only did the Qingzhou Guards not join forces with Qingzhou Academy and the Dark Qilin Knighthood to fight against the beast wave, but instead, they joined forces with the people of Heiyan City. This made everyone uneasy. Something big was going to happen in Qingzhou.

The mighty army headed straight for Qingzhou Academy. When they arrived, the strong cultivators of Qingzhou Academy were still fighting against the demon beasts with the Dark Qilin Knighthood.

The arrival of such a huge army attracted everyone's attention. Many disciples of Qingzhou Academy were stunned when they saw the strong cultivators from the sky and on the ground.

"Wei Meng." Qin Shuai stepped out and stared at Wei Meng, the City Lord of the City of Qingzhou. His face was ghastly pale. "Not only did you let the demon beasts out of the mountain, but you also colluded with the people of Heiyan City. This is your city."

"I don't understand what you're talking about. I'm just following orders," Wei Meng said coldly.

"Xia Fan, what are you doing exactly?"Qin Shuai glanced at Xia Fan in the crowd. An evil light flashed in Xia Fan's eyes. He looked at Qin Shuai with disdain. He believed that Qin Shuai was only the commander of a private troops of a small City. How dare he talk to him rudely. How arrogant!

"Where is the Headmaster of Qingzhou Academy?" Xia Fan ignored Qin Shuai and looked behind him. In the direction of Qingzhou Academy, a figure walked out. This figure had white hair and was over 70 years old. However, his temperament was still extraordinary. It was Gu Mu, the Headmaster of Qingzhou Academy. He had long stopped caring about the outside world and focused on cultivation. If it wasn't for the beast tide, he wouldn't have even appeared.

"Why are you doing this, Young Master Xia?" Gu Mu asked Xia Fan.

"Mount Tianyao has been a threat to Qingzhou City for many years. As the vice chief of the East Sea Prefecture, I came to Qingzhou City to discuss with the City Lord how to eliminate this threat. Therefore, I gathered the City Lord's Qingzhou Guards, the Murong Chamber of Commerce, and the people of Heiyan City to prepare to attack Mount Tianyao. I wonder if Headmaster Gu and General Qin would be willing to cooperate?" Xia Fan asked with a smile.

Gu Mu's white hair was flying in the wind. He didn't look too good. Right now, Qingzhou Academy was in trouble both internally and externally. First, there was the beast tide, and then there was the arrival of the army. If they didn't agree, Qingzhou Academy would probably be destroyed.

"Alright." Gu Mu nodded.

"Headmaster Gu, you really have the best interests of Qingzhou City in mind. General Qin is the protector of Qingzhou City. I believe you have the same thoughts." Xia Fan looked at Qin Shuai.

"Despicable." Countless people in Qingzhou Academy cursed Xia Fan in their hearts. They looked at him coldly.

"So many strong cultivators of Heiyan City have gathered. What did you promise them?" Qin Shuai asked.

"General Qin, the people of Heiyan City are only here because of the summons. There are no conditions. This is an urgent matter. I hope you can make a decision quickly." Xia Fan's attitude was arrogant. He was surrounded by strong cultivators from the East Sea Prefecture.

"Alright." Qin Shuai agreed. Of course, he knew that Xia Fan was forcing them to fight the demon beasts. But at least attacking Mount Tianyao could reduce the losses of Qingzhou City. If he didn't agree and the beast tide came, Qingzhou City would suffer even more.

"Very well. If that's the case, let's go." Xia Fan smiled.

The army then marched towards Mount Tianyao. There had never been a movement of this scale in the City of Qingzhou.

Mount Tianyao was extremely large, many times larger than the main city of Qingzhou. It was impossible to imagine how many demons there were. Generations of ancestors had tried to clear out Mount Tianyao, but in the end, it was just wishful thinking.

Now, Qingzhou Academy and the Dark Qilin Knighthood had been forced into Mount Tianyao by Xia Fan. With the addition of the State Guard of Qing and the Army of Heiyan behind them, the army was even more ferocious than the beast tide.

The Dark Qilin Knighthood was the vanguard, and the strong cultivators from the School of Sorcery of Qingzhou Academy cleared the way for the demon beasts to retreat to Mount Tianyao. However, Qin Shuai and the others were not excited at all. Attacking like this was equivalent to giving up on defense completely. Many demon beasts would slip through the net and enter the city of Qingzhou to wreak havoc.

"Lead the way." Xia Fan walked in the middle and said to the middle-aged man in front of him. They had made a mark when they entered Mount Tianyao to look for the ruins. The army then advanced at a very fast speed. 

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A few days later, deep in the forest area in the mountain, Ye Huang just passed a foggy area and entered a bright place. Just as he entered the place, he could feel the Spiritual Qi in the air to be thicker then the one outside the foggy area.

"It seems like I got into the right place." Ye Huang mumbled while looking ahead. The whole time he was journeying here, there were too many beasts that obstructed his way. Sometimes, he was unable to avoid them, and was forced to fight.

Luckily, he got Shenron to cover for him. Shenron has the dragon aura and bloodline that can pressure any Dharma and below level beast. Therefore, these beast will try to avoid them the moment the beasts felt Shenron's presence. Though, he was only can come out shortly.

Looking ahead, Ye Huang saw a huge statue rising from the valley and standing in the middle of the mountain. He continued to get closer. Standing on the ancient peak in front of the valley, he looked at the statue that was even taller than the mountain. The Spiritual Qi in that place was extremely thick.

Below that incomparably huge statue, there was actually a dragon, a true divine dragon, coiled there like a mountain of flesh. But at this moment, that divine dragon had its eyes closed, as though it had fallen into a deep sleep.

"It's the dragon from that time." This dragon looked very much like the dragon shadow that Ye Huang saw during the autumn hunt last year.

"It's a dead dragon. I can feel that I share bloodline with it." Shenron who was inside the Life Palace can still feel the ethereal connection between the dragon and him.

Although Shenron and the others are inside Ye Huang's Life Palace, the could see the surrounding area through Ye Huang. Therefore, they could see all things that Ye Huang see.

"Emperor Ye Qing statue." The huge statue ahead was very lifelike. Its face was dignified and its black hair was draped over its shoulders. Its eyes were so bright that they seemed to be able to see through one's heart. Just by looking at the statue, one could vaguely feel its unparalleled charm.

Other than Ye Qing statue and the dragon, there were countless big demons coiled around the statue, greedily absorbing the Spiritual Qi.

Among all the beasts, one big demons appeared very dangerous and terrifying. It was the Snow Ape who has been guarding this huge statue.

"Ah, Master! Something is not right. You need to check this." Sokyoku yelled in surprise. Inside the Life Palace, something was appearing.

From nowhere, a beasts appeared. It was big and ferocious. It's colour was white.

It was the White Ape!

Ye Huang was stunned when he saw this. Looking closely, he found out that it was still forming. To be precise, it was in the process of replicating.

Wait, how is this possible? The White Ape is being replicated by his Life Spirit!

Is not it suppose to be mimicking the four guardian beasts?

"Er...is this White Tiger?" Sokyoku showed a contemplating look on his face.

"I am 100% sure that that is anything but White Tiger." Shenron shook it's head.

"Master?"

"I'm also not sure what happened here." Ye Huang was confused. However, he did not try to think about it much. He hid on a tree, and sat in cultivating posture. He then tried to absorb Spiritual Qi from the surrounding as much as he could to help completing the replication process.

Seeing him like this, Ye Gwak, Shenron, and Sokyoku also followed suit. The thick Spiritual Qi in the air began to converge towards Ye Huang. To make it not obvious, he controlled the absorption so that those beasts around the statue will not be aware of his activity.

A few more days passed. Ye Huang finally completed the replication of the Snow Ape. After it was ended, Ye Huang levelled up by one stage. Right now he is at Stage Two Dharma Plane.

"Master, please bestow me a name." the moment the app opened it's eyes, it directly requested for his name.

"Er...Wukong..." Ye Huang blurted out the name subconsciously.

"Thank you Master." The app instantly undergone his transformation. It didn't take long before he too transformed into a human form. Some talent and inheritance also awakened into the ape's body.

"Who is the most powerful here in this space?" the app, Wukong looked at the three inside the Life Palace.

Shenron and Sokyoku looked at each other. After that they glanced at Ye Gwak. "him!?"

"So it's you. Fight me then." Before the other can understand what happen, Wukong directly attacked Ye Gwak. Seeing the fight was about to take place, Ye Huang send his command to stop them.

However, before he could stop the fight, he heard some commotion. Looking at the distance, Ye Huang saw some group of people approaching, and entered the area where the statue of Ye Qing placed.

They have arrived.

From his hiding place, Ye Huang could see the people of Qingzhou Academy, the Black Qilin Knighthood,and others. At the far back, he saw Ye Futian, and Yu Sheng among the younger people that were being protected.

As expected! The MC is still has a way towards the inheritance.