The Tang Family's Grand Elder Three nodded slightly in agreement, saying, "This time, Tang Miao wishes to exchange the Paradise True Inheritance for Bai Hai Sha Tuo's assistance, without the Family needing to expend any resources. However, even so, our Tang Family should still show some gesture; we absolutely cannot let other families mock us!"
The Tang Family's Elder Four couldn't help but sigh, his regret evident: "It's a pity about that Paradise True Inheritance located in Southern Border... it's truly captivating. It's just that its Legacy clues are too distant, situated in Southern Border, making it quite helpless."
At this moment, the Tang Family's Supreme Grand Elder slowly spoke, his tone firm and steady: "No matter what, as long as Tang Fangming can be successfully awakened, my Tang Family will once again possess a rank seven Valley Immortal. This will undoubtedly bring more substantial benefits and an increase in status to the Family. Therefore, all efforts are worthwhile!"
While the Tang Family's Grand Elders were still secretly discussing, Tang Miao had already rushed to Bai Hai Sha Tuo, saying with a displeased expression, "Lord Sand Duo is truly a big shot! You've arrived so late, making this humble girl wait for so long!"
Faced with Tang Miao's direct words, Bai Hai Sha Tuo appeared quite calm and composed. He smiled slightly and replied, "Fairy Tang Miao exaggerates; I apologize for making you wait so long. I encountered a reckless young lad on the way, which caused a slight delay. I hope Fairy doesn't mind. Speaking of which, I wonder if everything is in order for Fairy?" As he spoke, Liu Chen naturally displayed a style of conduct and tone that was identical to Bai Hai Sha Tuo's.
Hearing his inquiry, Tang Miao's lips curled slightly as she chuckled, "Don't worry, since this girl dared to invite you here, I naturally wouldn't come unprepared. This is the Immortal Gu specifically used for making vows—'Vow Immortal Gu'! We can make our agreement now. As long as you can successfully rescue my Elder brother, Tang Fangming, who is trapped in the Heaven-Stealing Dreamscape, I will tell you all the confidential information of the Paradise True Inheritance without reservation." Clearly, Tang Miao had already prepared for this meeting and what might happen next.
And that Vow immortal gu was also something she had specially borrowed from the Family's treasury, its purpose being to ensure that the agreement between both parties could be smoothly reached and executed.
"Good! It's a deal!" Liu Chen echoed Tang Miao without hesitation, reciting the solemn vow word for word. Immediately after, a mysterious light descended from the sky, enveloping both of them.
This Vow immortal gu deeply carved the newly established alliance onto the bodies of Liu Chen and Tang Miao.
After everything was completed, Liu Chen and Tang Miao exchanged glances, understanding each other implicitly: if Liu Chen successfully awakened Tang Fangming, then Tang Miao would have to impart the Paradise True Inheritance to him as promised; conversely, if anyone dared to violate this oath, they would inevitably suffer the backlash of the alliance and perish in Yellow Springs.
"Follow me." Tang Miao watched Liu Chen complete the oath ceremony, then turned and walked forward.
She led Liu Chen towards a vast and boundless desert, where the legendary Heaven-Stealing Dreamscape was hidden.
This desert appeared unremarkable and featureless, just an ordinary stretch of sand. Not only that, even common Gu materials were extremely rare here. If not for Tang Miao personally leading the way, Liu Chen would probably never have noticed this seemingly utterly ordinary place, no matter how much time he spent searching.
However, when the two arrived at their destination, Tang Miao stopped, her expression solemn, and bowed respectfully to the empty space before them, saying, "I respectfully request the Supreme Elder to activate the Formation..." Although her heart was filled with reluctance, Tang Miao knew she had no other choice at this moment.
Suddenly, the Void Realm seemed to be torn apart, and a narrow, deep crack appeared.
Immediately after, a figure slowly emerged from the hidden Heaven-Stealing Dreamscape. Upon closer inspection, it was an old man with white hair and equally white eyebrows—a Valley Immortal! This mysterious old man was Tang Hong Guang, the Tang Family's Supreme Elder Four.
Tang Hong Guang was a person of profound cultivation, having reached the remarkable Peak of rank seven.
At this moment, he stepped out of the Void Realm rift with steady strides and spoke to the person before him: "Fellow Daoist Bai Hai, if you can awaken Tang Fangming, then my Tang Family will surely offer generous compensation as thanks. Here, I hope you will do your utmost, please!"
This Immortal Dao Formation had originally been personally managed and guarded by Tang Fangming. However, since Tang Fangming himself was now deeply entangled in this dreamscape and unable to extricate himself, the control of this powerful Immortal Dao Formation naturally and logically fell into Tang Hong Guang's hands.
When Liu Chen saw the Immortal Dao Formation hidden within the Heaven-Stealing Dreamscape begin to activate, a strong sense of curiosity surged within him.
After all, with his current attainment in the Dao of Formation, he had actually failed to detect any flaws or clues in this grand Formation, and was even completely deceived by it. This situation was far too rare, making Liu Chen immediately eager. He secretly resolved that once he entered the Formation, he must thoroughly unravel the mysteries behind this wondrous Formation.
"Greetings, Supreme Elder Four!" Although Tang Miao had a thousand unwilling thoughts in her heart, she ultimately did not dare to defy the Family's rules. After a deep bow, she respectfully said.
"Hm." The Supreme Elder Four nodded expressionlessly in response. His deep and sharp gaze, like an eagle's, fixed intently on the beautiful yet stubborn woman before him, as if wanting to see through her delicate exterior into her true inner thoughts.
Seeing this, Liu Chen, who was standing nearby, quickly stepped forward, cupped his fists in a salute to the Supreme Elder Four, and proclaimed loudly, "I am Liu Chen. Since I have accepted Fairy Tang Miao's invitation, I will naturally do my utmost and live up to the trust!" As he spoke, he specifically glanced at Tang Miao beside him.
"Alright, hurry and come in with me!" Before her words finished, she impatiently urged him, quickly stepping into the Immortal Dao Formation.
As soon as he stepped into the Formation, Liu Chen saw a Heaven-Stealing Dreamscape, as massive as a small mountain, standing not far ahead, shimmering with colorful light, beautiful and breathtaking.
However, Liu Chen's attention was not drawn to this magnificent Heaven-Stealing Dreamscape for too long; he was then attracted by a treasure chest within the Heaven-Stealing Dreamscape.
With almost no hesitation, Liu Chen immediately reached out and brought the treasure chest into his embrace, his movements fluid.
At the same time, a clear and pleasant prompt sounded deep within his mind: "Congratulations to the host for successfully acquiring the reward (Immortal Gu Dream Theft): an eight-turn Theft Path Immortal Gu, possessing earth-shattering power, capable of directly stealing an entire dreamscape..."