Chapter 1136: Chapter 1133: There Is a Forbidden Land in the Floating Mountain
"I reckon you wouldn’t have the courage, whatever, since I’ll be staying at the Floating Mountain for a while, waiting won’t matter."
These words finally allowed Ji Ziqing to relax.
Facing this boy much younger than herself, she truly dared not let her guard down.
Not to mention the Saint Master’s reply to her, just knowing what Ye Xuan had done, she really didn’t want to provoke this guy.
She had never seen a genius rise as quickly as Ye Xuan.
So fast!
In less than two years, he soared from a foolish son-in-law of the East Desolation Southern Domain to a being feared even by the overlords of East Desolate.
If Ji Ziqing knew that the Ye Xuan Sect had wiped out the Double Emperor Mountain of Central Earth, she would probably be even more afraid.
"Let’s first take Youwei sister to familiarize her with the environment of Floating Mountain."
Ji Ziqing changed the topic.
"Alright." Zhou Youwei smiled slightly.
Floating Mountain.
Rather than calling it a mountain, it would be better to say it’s a continent floating in the sky.
On Floating Mountain, desert, loess, grassland, hills, basins, and various terrains are all present.
Of course, the most abundant are the endless mountain ranges, with various strange mountains and peaks among them, and even some perilous cliffs that make people shudder just by looking.
Floating Mountain, guarded by the Ji Family for generations.
Over time, it became known as Ji Family of Floating Mountain; mentioning one naturally brings to mind the other.
Because they are thoroughly linked.
Yet the Ji Family is very strict; even during disciple selection to join Floating Mountain, even Ji Family descendants maintain absolute rigor, and if they can’t pass the assessment, no close relations will be permitted to join.
This leads to Floating Mountain being teeming with masters.
Those who can join Floating Mountain are either invincible beings or young geniuses of extraordinary talent.
On Floating Mountain, the most renowned is undoubtedly the Floating Daoist Collection.
It’s said that since its establishment, the Floating Daoist Collection has accumulated nearly 40% of the world’s cultivation techniques.
It’s crucial to know, this 40% isn’t from one era, but the sum of all eras!
Such abundant heritage, enough to beat 90% of the Great Emperor Immortal Sects.
Even during their most glorious periods, some Great Emperor Immortal Sects couldn’t compare to Floating Mountain.
This illustrates the terrifying nature of Floating Mountain.
And the Floating Daoist Collection is guarded by generations of the Ji Family.
To acquire the Floating Daoist Collection, one must join Floating Mountain and make contributions; only then may one enter to study.
From afar, you can see that building resembling the Heavenly Palace, situated in the very center of Floating Mountain, emitting a luminous Immortal Light, terrifying without bounds.
Besides the Floating Daoist Collection, Floating Mountain also has three major training grounds.
These are the Enlightenment Tower, the Death Abyss, and the Trapped Heaven Realm.
The Enlightenment Tower was built by generations of Floating Mountain’s warriors, a 9,999-layer Divine Tower used for enlightenment by Floating Mountain’s people.
The Death Abyss is located beneath the cliffs at the westernmost part of Floating Mountain.
Lastly, the Trapped Heaven Realm is a tangible Secret Realm.
Legend says this realm leads to a Primordial Wilderness surrounded by Chaos.
Inside it, there are countless ancient battlefield relics and many primordial exotic species.
Besides these, there are also many famous landscapes and buildings.
All along the way, Ji Ziqing shared everything without reservation.
"However, within Floating Mountain, there is one absolute Forbidden Land, which no one may enter."
Ji Ziqing’s expression suddenly turned solemn.
Everyone pricked up their ears and listened attentively.
Ji Ziqing raised her hand pointing into the distance.
"Floating Daoist Collection?"
Zhou Youwei showed a hint of surprise, and asked puzzledly, "Didn’t Lu’er sister say you can enter to study once you make contributions to Floating Mountain?"
Ji Ziqing shook her head and said, "Not the Floating Daoist Collection, but there!"
"What is that?"
Qiao Xinyu couldn’t help but cry out lowly.
Only to see above the Floating Daoist Collection, thunderclouds were densely packed, and when a lightning bolt struck down, a vague giant black shadow could be seen above the thunderclouds somewhere unknown!
The shadow hung upside down, fleeting, yet made people feel an unimaginable oppressive force.
Ye Xuan naturally saw that scene too, his expression was calm, without speaking.
’Looks like I need to visit there...’
Ye Xuan murmured inwardly.
"Besides that, there’s nothing particularly noteworthy." Ji Ziqing spoke, pulling everyone’s gaze back: "Additionally, within Floating Mountain, disciples cannot fight one another. Only by seeking approval from the protector or Elder can one engage in battle; if violated, heavy penalties will follow."
"This rule was established in recent years, wasn’t it?" Ye Xuan suddenly interjected.
Ji Ziqing was slightly stunned, puzzled.
"I remember Floating Mountain used to encourage internal strife, however, it was not tolerated to fight sneaky, but rather openly." Ye Xuan spoke slowly and calmly.
"If both parties have enmity, they’d fight straightforwardly; if you died, it was deserved."
"Back then, Floating Mountain was quite strong."
The corner of Ye Xuan’s mouth lifted slightly, a hint of a smile appearing in his eyes.
Ji Ziqing blinked, smiled slightly, and said: "What Young Master Ye said indeed reflects the past of Floating Mountain, but now it is forbidden."
"This might be the reason Floating Mountain started recruiting disciples so aggressively." Ye Xuan smiled indifferently, his eyes intentionally or unintentionally glancing above the Floating Daoist Collection.
Above the thunderclouds, what secrets lie hidden.
For Floating Mountain, and for 99% of the Ji Family, this is unknown.
But for Ye Xuan, it was no secret.
Long ago, he had guessed this matter.
What’s meant to come always will.
"Looks like having Youwei bear the Dao Ding plan won’t be so simple..."
Ye Xuan murmured inwardly.
"Miss Ziqing."
But at this moment, an elderly servant appeared on the avenue ahead, paying respects to Ji Ziqing.
"What is it?" Ji Ziqing’s expression slightly cooled upon seeing the old servant, said lightly.
"Young Master Zifan heard you’ve returned, and specifically sent the old servant to invite you to a banquet, along with your friends." The old servant spoke softly.
Ji Ziqing’s face grew somewhat unpleasant, she snorted coldly, "Since it’s an invitation, why doesn’t he come himself?"
The old servant stood aside with head lowered, saying nothing.
"Enemy?" Zhou Youwei sensed the atmosphere was somewhat off and spoke to Ji Ziqing.
"Just a presumptuous fellow, no need to bother." Ji Ziqing forced a smile.
"Also, Miss, the Young Master said he already dropped blood on the Zhou Yi Book." The old servant spoke slowly.
Respectful in tone, yet with a hint of indifferent disdain.
This old servant seemed ordinary, but his strength was extraordinary.
"What?" Ji Ziqing turned pale upon hearing ’Zhou Yi Book,’ finding it hard to believe.
"Zhou Yi Book..." Beside her, Ye Xuan’s eyes sparkled with brilliance, he smiled slightly and said, "Then let’s see what the person dripping blood on the Zhou Yi Book looks like."