Chapter 604: The Bone Mountains, Elders of Cai Lin Pavilion!
Although Feng Qing'er spoke calmly, those who listened couldn't ignore the meaning behind her words.
At that moment, Wu Tian felt a deep sense of admiration for her.
She had gone against her clan's wishes.
Though the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan hadn't officially expelled her, they had clearly pushed her aside.
Once the noble and untouchable princess of her clan, Feng Qing'er now stood alone, without any other members of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan by her side.
Rather than dwelling on the subject, Mu Qingluan continued explaining:
"The Ancient Ruins appearing this time are located in the Beast Domain's Bone Mountains. That area is controlled by the Nine Nether Earth Python Clan, one of the three great beast clans. It's said that this ruin contains a Heaven Tier Dou Technique."
"The Nine Nether Earth Python experts will definitely get involved. This will be a bloodbath."
"Hmph! Just a declining branch of the Ancient Sky Serpent Clan. If they dare cause trouble, I'll rip them apart!"
As she spoke, Zi Yan's adorable face twisted into an aggressive expression.
But…
Since she wasn't using her secret technique, she remained in her childlike form.
And with that cute little face, no matter how ferocious she tried to look…
She only managed to appear adorably fierce.
The group couldn't help but chuckle.
Zi Yan was indeed very strong.
But in this form, it was impossible to take her threats seriously.
"We're almost there the Bone Mountains!"
Suddenly, Feng Qing'er glanced outside and announced their arrival.
Everyone turned to look out the window.
In the distance, an endless sea of mountains stretched as far as the eye could see.
The Beast Domain a land ruled by magical beasts, also known as the forbidden zone for humans.
Although it wasn't as large as Central Continent, its sheer scale was not to be underestimated.
With layer upon layer of endless mountain ranges, the aura that filled this place was savage and untamed.
Compared to other regions of the Dou Qi Continent, the Beast Domain had almost no human presence.
The dominance of magical beasts alone was enough to deter even the strongest of human cultivators.
For this reason, the Beast Domain was also called the Ten Thousand Beast Mountains.
Though the name implied a rough estimate, the actual number of mountains was far beyond ten thousand.
Even with Wu Tian's current strength, he couldn't see the end of it.
The endless distance only made this mystical land even more mysterious.
And after centuries of time, the Beast Domain had accumulated countless hidden treasures.
The Ancient Ruins that had surfaced were proof of that.
And the Bone Mountains where these ruins were located were an especially eerie place.
The name alone was enough to send chills down one's spine.
To be named after bones, it was clear that countless creatures had perished there.
For so many skeletons to remain, covering the land like an ocean of white, it was undeniable that both magical beasts and humans had fallen here in staggering numbers.
The Bone Mountains were rich in a strange beast energy, making them a favored gathering place for many magical beasts.
Located in the southwest of the Beast Domain, it was a dangerous place a graveyard of fallen warriors.
Thanks to their Snow Feathered Void Crane, a Dou Zong level flying beast capable of using spatial power, Wu Tian and his group arrived in record time.
By now, the entire Beast Domain had already been thrown into chaos because of the Ancient Ruins.
Both human and beast experts were rushing toward the ruins, hoping to claim its treasures.
Seeing so many people heading in the same direction, Wu Tian and the others smirked.
Most of these people were just here to die.
Even if they knew they had no chance, no one wanted to give up on the opportunity.
After all
Even the trash left behind in an Ancient Ruin could turn out to be a priceless treasure.
Upon arriving at the Bone Mountains, the massive white crane didn't stand out much.
Many of the beast clans had their own flying beasts, and in the hierarchy of magical beasts, lower ranked creatures would instinctively bow to stronger ones.
Unfortunately, most flying beasts had poor combat ability, so they were often enslaved as mounts.
For this reason, the Snow Feathered Void Crane considered itself lucky.
It had literally won the lottery by becoming Wu Tian's personal mount.
As they landed, the Bone Mountains' eerie white glow clashed against the lush greenery below.
The contrast was unnerving.
With a single flap of its wings, the crane cleared a landing spot before descending.
The moment they touched down, a group of people appeared nearby.
Each of them wore the insignia of Cai Lin Pavilion.
They were elders who had arrived ahead of time to investigate the ruins.
"We've arrived at the Bone Mountains. There are four of our elders stationed here for reconnaissance. Should we check in with them first?"
Cai Lin's sharp eyes scanned the landscape before turning to Wu Tian.
"That works."
Wu Tian, being the lazy king that he was, naturally let his queen handle the planning.
He was just here to "sightsee."
Having only recently woken up, he didn't have any detailed knowledge of the Bone Mountains
Not until Mu Qingluan reminded him.
So, he had no objections to Cai Lin's decision.
As they dismounted, Xiong Zhan gave the crane a firm pat before jumping down.
The Void Crane, no longer needing to fly, transformed into its human form
Revealing a small, white haired boy who looked even younger than Zi Yan.
A fluffy white feather protruded from his head, giving him the appearance of a celestial child.
But anyone who mistook him for a real child would be dead wrong.
This crane was several hundred years old.
And, just like Zi Yan, he had accidentally eaten a Shape Shifting Herb.
Well…
Not exactly accidentally.
Unlike Zi Yan, the crane ate the herb on purpose.
As a flying beast, the only way he could avoid being captured and enslaved was to disguise himself as a child.
By keeping this cute, harmless form, he ensured that neither the beast clans nor human factions would ever hunt him down.
That's how he survived.
As Wu Tian's group stepped onto the ground, four elders in Cai Lin Pavilion robes appeared before them.
Each elder wore the official insignia, marking them as high ranking members.
At first glance, their strength was impressive.
However…
Something was wrong.
They looked disheveled and exhausted, their robes tattered and expressions grim.
They looked like four old men who had barely escaped disaster.
"Hmm? Elder Qi, what happened to you all?"
(End of Chapter)
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