txolops Chapter 2555 The Altar of Governance Appears in the World
Chapter 2555 The Altar of Governance Appears in the World
Chapter 2555 The Altar of Governance Appears in the World
The forbidden area of Dafeng Plain has always been a key area of their focus.
These forbidden areas are not static and are also affected by the external environment. One of the biggest factors is the change of the Xun wind. Because the Xun wind sea is not stable, the Xun wind blowing to Dafengyuan is sometimes strong and sometimes weak, and there is no pattern to it.
Other forbidden areas have undergone some changes due to the influence of the Xun wind. For example, there were originally nine forbidden areas, but later the secrets of two of them were deciphered by cultivators, causing them to fall out of the list of forbidden areas.
There is also one forbidden area that has moved thousands of miles south from its original location, while Fengmo has remained between the demon race and the half-demon race, without moving or showing any significant changes.
This phenomenon had actually been noticed long ago, and they had come up with several reasons for it, but now it seems that they were just being presumptuous.
"You mean, it's related to that grotto-heaven?"
A hint of surprise flashed in the eyes of the woman in the phoenix coronet as she looked up at the golden-armored man. "Could it be..."
The golden-armored giant said solemnly, "It seems our previous speculation was correct. This grotto-heaven is not only located below the Wind Desert, but the area covered by the Wind Desert is actually the area of the grotto-heaven. That grotto-heaven is the cause of the Wind Desert!"
"I have never seen such a strange cave!"
The woman in the phoenix crown gently shook her head.
The term "grotto-heaven and blessed land" originally referred to a sacred place for cultivation in the world where spiritual energy was abundant. Later, it came to refer to the minor worlds opened up by Mahayana cultivators. Finally, it extended to minor worlds controlled by cultivators in the spirit world, all of which could be called grotto-heavens.
However, the major powers still have some sense of shame. Those small and barren minor worlds are not worthy of being called grotto heavens, and are mostly named as minor worlds.
The Lesser Thousand Worlds are both within and outside the Greater Thousand Worlds, and their connection to the Greater Thousand Worlds is the Gate of the Dao.
The so-called grotto-heavens do not occupy an inch of land in the vast world, but the place they discovered in the wind desert has some characteristics of a grotto-heaven, yet it seems to be able to manifest in the spirit world, which is truly strange.
"Considering the splendor of the Ancient Demon Court, even if the Demon Gods had worked together to seal it within a grotto-heaven, an ordinary grotto-heaven would probably have been unable to contain it! It is likely that some unknown anomaly occurred at that time, so there is no need to be too surprised by such an illogical event."
The burly man in golden armor pondered, "Phoenix Queen, do not forget the sudden fluctuations that appeared two thousand years ago. We followed that fluctuation to find this place. I believe that it is not that we have found the Ancient Demon Court, but rather that, similar to the Demon Realm, some seals have failed, and it is time for the Ancient Demon Court to emerge!"
“What the prince says makes sense,” the woman in the phoenix crown looked around. “Since there is no entrance to the cave, does that mean we can break in from anywhere?”
"No!"
The burly man in golden armor quickly raised his hand to stop him.
"The cave heaven may not be without a gate; perhaps we just haven't found it yet. Where we first discovered the anomaly might be the location of the gate. It's best to enter from here; otherwise, it might cause unexpected changes."
The woman in the phoenix crown was just saying it; she was well aware of the implications.
At its peak, the Ancient Demon Court ruled the Spirit Realm, and none dared to disobey. Now, even the human race must submit to the Ancient Demon Court.
Back then, there was the Imperial Qilin Clan and the Four Great Holy Clans. None of the Phoenix Five Clans could even be listed among the Four Great Holy Clans. Now, they and the North Sea Dragon Palace want to swallow the Ancient Demon Court, which is like a snake trying to swallow an elephant.
Moreover, there is the variable of the Azure Phoenix Clan.
To prevent the Azure Phoenix Clan from spying, the Phoenix King and the North Sea Dragon King had to lead some demon saints to guard the rear and were unable to come. In addition, they had to send out some demon saints to lure the Azure Phoenix Clan away, forcing them to split their forces into three groups. Even their ancestor behind them could not act rashly.
Given what they bring, we must be extremely cautious in our actions.
The burly man in golden armor continued, "This cave is so vast that I fear the strange phenomena cannot be completely concealed. I suggest that we each send a demon saint to guard the area around Fengmo."
As he spoke, the burly man in golden armor glanced eastward.
In the East, there is a half-demon, and among the half-demon is a true lord.
The half-demon True Monarchs hid in their cave, not daring to show their faces. Previously, the Dragon and Phoenix clans had not taken them seriously at all, but things were different now. They suddenly realized that these half-demon True Monarchs had become a force that could not be ignored.
Although these half-demon True Monarchs are not particularly powerful, they could become troublemakers and bring the Azure Phoenix Clan back.
It would be best to nip any potential problems in the bud. The various demon saints should jointly guard Fengmo. This would allow them to work together to conceal the strange phenomena, and if they were to alert a half-demon true lord, they could be killed immediately if they dared to show themselves.
In this way, the woman in the phoenix crown and the man in golden armor had fewer helpers, but they were more secure.
“I have already sent them out,” the woman in the phoenix crown said, which coincided with her own thoughts.
The burly man in golden armor immediately pointed out several generals, "You all must quickly go to the northern part of the Wind Desert to guard it!"
The woman in the phoenix crown's expression shifted slightly. She had initially intended to suggest that the demon saints on both sides be distributed in staggered positions so they could monitor each other and prevent the North Sea Dragon Palace from having any other schemes. However, upon further reflection, she realized that it was truly difficult for both sides to reach an agreement. If it weren't for the Qingluan Clan's coercion, they would probably have had to fight several more battles.
Even so, their relationship is already very fragile. If they were to argue over every little thing, it would be embarrassing, and the North Sea Dragon Palace would probably not disregard the bigger picture.
Thinking of this, she nodded in agreement and immediately sent a message to the demon saints, ordering them to guard the southern part of Fengmo.
The vast desert may seem boundless to low-level cultivators, but this time, all those dispatched are demon saints, enough to guard the entire territory!
After making this plan, the woman in the phoenix crown and the burly man in golden armor exchanged a glance, and suddenly a strange phenomenon appeared on the ground beneath them.
‘Wow! ’
Beneath the demons of the North Sea Dragon Palace, a clear spring emerges from the ground, nourishing the parched earth.
The spring water gurgled and instantly formed a large lake.
On the other hand, the Phoenix Clan experienced a completely different situation, with a sea of fire erupting on the ground and the earth and rocks melting into lava.
They then led their respective followers into the water and fire, after which the water and fire disappeared without a trace.
The group of demon cultivators rode fire and water, traveling underground.
Surprisingly, they were not simply moving through the earth and rocks. The place seemed to be a chaotic void, as if there was an invisible barrier force disrupting the space.
Water and fire advanced side by side, breaking through layers of darkness, and finally stopped somewhere underground.
The demon cultivators emerged from the water and fire, and most of them, including the woman in the phoenix crown, were here for the first time.
When the hidden cave in the wind and desert was first discovered, both the Dragon and Phoenix clans sent experts to study how to break the spell and set up a grand formation. Later, they encountered difficulties and discovered unusual activities by the Azure Phoenix clan. Fearing detection, they withdrew one after another.
What came into view was a fiery red.
There was no earth or stone here, but a void. Dazzling firelight filled the void, and deep within the firelight floated more than a dozen array flags.
The phoenix clan cultivators behind the woman in the phoenix crown all showed surprise when they saw these array flags, as the flagpoles were actually carved from the heartwood of the precious Taiyan Phoenix Tree.
Only one heartwood can be produced from a single Taiyan Phoenix Tree. It must be a mature Taiyan Phoenix Tree, and the quality of the heartwood varies. The heartwood used for the flagpole is of the highest quality. One hundred Taiyan Phoenix Trees may not produce even one heartwood.
Within the Phoenix Clan, only the Fire Phoenix lineage, possessing the Taiyan Phoenix Tree, can afford such extravagance.
Apart from the flagpole, all other parts were made from the finest natural materials in the world.
Just then, the demons saw a faint blue light flash from the depths of the fire, and several transparent, ice-like treasures flew over, similar to the Taiyan Phoenix Banner. These ice objects were flat on top and bottom, rounded on all sides, like chess pieces, and their surfaces were covered with runes. Seeing these objects would involuntarily remind people of the deep sea.
This time it was Ao Chen and his group's turn to be surprised. This was the Earth Emperor Ice Stone, the number one rare treasure produced in the Yellow Springs Path of the North Sea. Every time it appeared in the world, it could cause a storm in the North Sea. With Ao Chen's status, it would take a lot of effort to obtain even one piece of the Earth Emperor Ice Stone. Now, more than a dozen pieces had suddenly appeared.
This is just the tip of the iceberg of the grand formation.
A glimpse into the whole reveals the immense effort the Dragon and Phoenix clans put into breaking through the Wind Desert Cave.
"What a pity, even with such a grand formation, there's no guarantee of complete safety!"
The burly man in golden armor summoned the Earth Emperor Ice Stone before him and sighed.
Previously, both races had expended enormous effort and time to conceal all disturbances and anomalies when the Ancient Demon Court was opened. However, because they did not understand the interior of the cave, they had no foolproof plan.
With the threat from the Azure Phoenix Clan closing in, they had little time left and had no choice but to force their way into the cave.
"Let's enter the battle!"
The woman in the phoenix crown led the way, followed by the demons who filed in, speeding forward amidst the interplay of red and blue light.
As they traveled through the great formation, the Taiyan Phoenix Banner and the Earth Emperor Ice Stone would occasionally drift by in the eager gazes of the demons.
Finally, they arrived at the deepest part of the great formation.
This was the source of that fluctuation two thousand years ago, and also the place they had chosen to break through. But before them lay nothingness; there was nothing at all.
The woman in the phoenix crown and the burly man in golden armor sat cross-legged in mid-air, unleashing their magical domain. The other demon cultivators lined up behind them, and under the combined manipulation of the demons, the great formation began to slowly operate.
Then, silence fell again. The demons did not make a move immediately, as if they were waiting for something.
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Xunfeng Sea.
Pavilion Master Yao and Lü Leiling are still on their way to the giant eye of the storm. As they receive more and more information, they are able to confirm that the true target of the Dragon and Phoenix clans is that giant eye of the storm!
"The eye of the storm is just ahead!"
Suddenly, Lu Lei's eyes flashed with a sharp light.
Although the Xun wind is chaotic, it is not without its patterns. The Xun wind is most intense in the area around the eye of the wind and is closely related to the size of the eye. Therefore, by observing the changes in the Xun wind, one can determine the distance and size of the eye.
Just as the Pavilion Master Yao was about to speak, she suddenly looked to her right and saw a streak of light break through the wind, revealing a female cultivator dressed in purple armor.
The female cultivator bowed and said, "Greetings, Pavilion Master Yao, and Envoy!"
"Sister Qi, you've come too," the Pavilion Master Yao seemed to be very familiar with the female cultivator, showing a delighted expression as she stepped forward to greet her in a very friendly manner.
The female cultivator, Qi Xing, smiled gently, "How could I dare not come when the clan leader has given the order?"
"This intelligence was so timely, thanks to Palace Master Qi," Lu Leiling said, gazing ahead. "What's the situation up ahead?"
"The experts from the Dragon and Phoenix clans have arrived and are forming an array south of the eye of the storm. We dare not get too close and are not yet clear about their intentions. Various strange phenomena are constantly flashing within the eye of the storm, which are difficult to describe in words. You will understand once you see them..."
After saying this, Palace Master Qi gestured for them to follow him.
The three demon saints of the Azure Phoenix Clan concealed their tracks and traveled together. Before long, they arrived near the eye of the storm and saw its outline.
The eye of the storm they initially saw was nowhere near as impressive as this one.
To avoid alerting the enemy, they first went to the northwest of the eye of the storm. What came into view were the tracks left by the blue gale. These tracks were so clear that they could be seen with the naked eye, like rivers flowing from the northeast to the southwest in front of them.
The path of the Xun wind they saw was almost straight, without any curve, and the Xun wind in the eye of the storm was constantly rotating around the center, which shows how huge the eye of the storm was.
Looking out, the trails of the Xun wind stretched out in layers, seemingly endless, and were remarkably orderly, appearing exceptionally calm.
Palace Master Qi continued onward, following the path of the Xun wind, with members of his clan constantly arriving to join him. The Azure Phoenix Clan had sent only Demon Saints this time; in such a place, even a Void Refinement cultivator would likely only be able to defend themselves.
After traveling for a while, they unknowingly arrived at the southwest of the eye of the storm, where the trajectory of the Xun wind in front of them remained straight.
At this moment, Palace Master Qi took out a treasure, a pearl the size of a fist.
'Snapped! '
The precious pearl shattered into smoke in her hand, the smoke gathering but not dissipating, shifting and changing before them, eventually revealing an image.
The Pavilion Master Yao and the others immediately recognized that this was the scene inside the eye of the storm, but it was very different from what they had seen before.
Between the paths of the Xun wind, countless golden rays appeared, accompanied by swirling celestial clouds. The golden light was so dazzling that it illuminated the celestial clouds, turning them into golden clouds as well. In addition, various strange and mysterious scenes appeared in turn, resembling celestial mountains or divine palaces, ever-changing and dazzling to the eye.
This scene resembled a shattered fairyland.
The Pavilion Master Yao stared for a moment, as if she had thought of something, and a look of surprise flashed in her eyes, "This is the scene of the Dao Court's altar!"
Ever since she suspected that the Dragon and Phoenix clans' schemes were related to the Dao Court, she had searched through all the ancient books treasured by the Azure Phoenix clan. Although they were from a long time ago, some records about the Dao Court were still preserved.
The Twenty-Four Emperors were once renowned throughout the spiritual realm.
The Dao Court built a massive celestial city and palaces for the twenty-four Zhengzhi altars. All the cultivators who saw it with their own eyes never forgot it. It was said to be the true grandeur of the immortals, exceeding the imagination of mortals, and was hailed as the celestial abode on earth.
Although the scene reflected by the treasure was fragmented, when pieced together, it resembled the scene of the Taoist altar being governed as recorded in history!
However, due to the passage of time, even the Pavilion Master Yao could not determine which altar it was.
"This location... should it be governed by Gengchu or Yongquanshan?"
The Pavilion Master frowned in deep thought.
Suddenly, a brilliant golden light burst forth, shooting out a pillar of light that reached the heavens and the earth. At the same time, the expressions of the Yao Pavilion Master and the other demons changed slightly as they sensed a wave spreading outwards, which even the eye of the storm could not conceal.
"This altar is still intact!"
The Pavilion Master Yao exclaimed softly.
Judging from this fluctuation, it is likely that it is not just a governance altar. Could it be that when the Dao Court was defeated, it completely hid this governance altar and the immortal city?
The next moment, streaks of light rushed toward the golden light, vying to disappear into the pillar of light.