On a fairly high cliff, a young man sat calmly on a flat rock.The night wind blew through his hair.Several people stood behind him with wary expressions. They were positioned in a specific formation while continuously observing the surroundings of the cliff.Around the young man was a faint layer of energy that formed a barrier.There was not just one, but several layers of formations had been deployed around the area. Each formation served a different purpose, ranging from detecting the presence of outsiders to blocking attacks.Suddenly, a figure shot over from the distance.Swoosh!The figure landed several meters behind the young man and immediately cupped his fists."Young Master Pergama, we have obtained clues regarding the person who killed your younger brother. Based on the information we gathered, the culprit is most likely somewhere near this area. We have also determined the direction they took. If we move now, there is a good chance we can still find them before they lea

After obtaining the information they needed, Zheng Niu did not waste any more time. He made sure there was no other important information that could be obtained from the man, then ended his life with a swift attack. The man's body fell among the grass, while the surroundings of the cave once again became silent.Zheng Niu cleaned the blood from his sword before returning it to its sheath. He then walked toward Shi Yan with a slightly heavy expression."Junior Brother, the person who sent them really was Wei Gang, the elder brother of Wei Lang whom we encountered earlier. It seems he already knows that his younger brother died at our hands. I'm sorry for dragging you into this trouble. This was actually my family's matter, but now you've become involved because you were traveling with me."Shi Yan patted Zheng Niu on the shoulder. He showed no regret whatsoever."Brother Zheng, there's no need to apologize. Ever since I decided to accompany you into this small world, I already knew tha

On the other side, several hundred meters away from where Shi Yan and Zheng Niu were standing, a group of cultivators had also gathered on a highland. Among them stood a handsome young man dressed in black robes with a calm aura. He was Hei Yu, one of the talented young members of a great clan who had entered this small world. Beside him, a beautiful girl named Wu Lan clung playfully to his arm. A faint smile adorned the girl's face, but beneath her gentle gaze lay a cunning that was far from ordinary.A young man from their group looked toward the large crowd in the distance. After seeing the number of people continuing to increase, he turned to Hei Yu and asked respectfully, "Senior Brother, there are so many people coming to this place. Should we attack them first and eliminate them before the God Gate opens? If their numbers continue to increase, the competition will certainly become much fiercer later. Perhaps it would be better to reduce the number of opponents now rather than a

Hundreds of people eventually descended to the same bottom of the cliff. They came from various clans and sects, gathering in their respective groups. Some stood atop large rocks, while others crowded around the ancient formation that had just appeared. Everyone wanted to see clearly what Shi Yan and Zheng Niu had discovered. The atmosphere, which had previously been calm, gradually became lively. Whispers could be heard from all directions, especially after several cultivators realized that the formation before them was most likely directly related to the God Gate.Hei Yu stood among the crowd with his arms folded across his chest. His gaze remained calm, but his eyes continued observing the large formation carved into the stone wall. He did not rush to act, as though he was trying to understand the entire formation before making a decision.One of his followers approached and said in a low voice, "Brother Yu, judging from the patterns, it seems that this thing is indeed a key to act

Wish!Wush!One figure after another shot through the portal.The hundreds of cultivators who had previously gathered at the bottom of the cliff finally entered the God Gate. They came in their respective groups, following the agreements they had made before entering the portal. Some groups moved extremely quickly because they were afraid of falling behind, while other groups remained cautious and observed their surroundings.Shi Yan and Zheng Niu were among the groups that entered the portal last.As soon as they passed through the layer of light surrounding the portal, Shi Yan's vision immediately changed.There were no magnificent palaces.There were no spiritual gardens.There were no golden mountains or rivers filled with spiritual energy as many people had imagined.All that stretched before them were ruins.Ancient buildings had collapsed.Stone pillars were scattered across the ground.Cracked walls stood crookedly in various places.A thin mist filled the distance, making the