Chapter 252: Fortune Amidst Danger! Entering the Forbidden Zone!

Chapter 252: Fortune Amidst Danger! Entering the Forbidden Zone!

At the peak of Sword Immortal Mountain...

Su Changqing pondered for a long time, then shook his head and smiled.

Although he now knew some of the truth, changing anything was still too difficult.

To break free from this situation, one must at least become one of the players.

But with his current strength, he might not even qualify as a pawn.

"It's time to leave. The Fen Yun Tai is about to open."

Glancing at the thriving Sword Immortal Mountain, Su Changqing smiled and murmured.

In half a month, the Fen Yun Tai would open.

Breaking through to the Shen Xiang Jing and helping Sheng Xue Yuan secure a Fen Yun Tai was a significant matter that couldn't be delayed.

But before that, he needed to make a trip to Tian Dan Ge.

Dan Sheng had shown him kindness, and with the situation regarding Jun Yu and Dan Wang, he felt obligated to go there.

Furthermore, "It is said that the latter half of the Divine Doctor's Scroll is in Tian Dan Ge, but who knows if it's true."

"While I'm there, I can discreetly inquire about it."

As he sorted out the tasks ahead, Su Changqing wasted no time. He transmitted a message to Erniu, summoning him.

Soon enough, the busy Erniu, who had been running around like a whirlwind, arrived at the peak.

"Su Jianshen, have you finished your seclusion?"

Erniu, exhausted, immediately started complaining as soon as he arrived.

"I thought I was the leader of the Sword Emperor Clan."

"What a joke! I had to draft the clan's rules and regulations."

"You're not afraid I'll sideline you at all."

Su Changqing, feeling embarrassed, rubbed his nose and poured a cup of spiritual tea for Erniu.

"With you keeping an eye on things, I have nothing to worry about."

"Forget about sidelining me. If you want to be the leader of this clan, I'll gladly hand it over to you."

When Su Changqing first established the Sword Emperor Clan, his intention was not for fame.

It was for the legacy.

As long as the Sword Emperor Clan's legacy could be passed down, he didn't mind if the leader was someone else.

"You're being too generous. You're talking about giving away the number one Sword Dao clan in the world."

Erniu couldn't help but laugh at his words, "If you have something to say, just say it. I'll help you sort out the clan, and then I'll go find Ling Si."

"She's under a lot of pressure, and even though I can't help much, I can at least keep her company."

Only Changqing would do this; if it were either of the other two, Erniu would have left long ago.

"Erniu, how about you become the leader of the Sword Emperor Clan?"

Su Changqing spoke after a moment of contemplation.

"Me?"

Erniu's eyes widened in surprise, "Are you crazy? This is the number one Sword Dao clan in the world."

"Its future prospects are no less than those of the Domain Lord's Su Family."

"You're actually going to hand it over so easily?"

Erniu had thought Changqing was joking, but he never expected him to be serious.

"I don't have time to waste on this."

Su Changqing sighed, "The Fen Yun Tai, the Imperial Mausoleum, and Zhong Zhou Sheng Xue Yuan..."

"All these matters, big and small, are waiting for me."

"The Sword Emperor Clan needs someone to manage it, and I can't stay here indefinitely."

As he finished speaking, Su Changqing flipped his palm, and a dazzling small purple-golden sword seal appeared in his palm.

"By refining this sword seal, you can control the legacy imperial sword."

"Within the imperial sword lies the vast sword intent of Sword Immortal Mountain and the complete imperial sword intent I left behind."

"With this sword, even a Near-Imperial expert would find it challenging to contend with Sword Immortal Mountain."

Erniu wasn't Su Changqing; if he led the clan, his strength in the Four Realms would indeed be lacking.

But if he could wield the legacy imperial sword, within the boundaries of Sword Immortal Mountain, Erniu would fear nothing.

"This..."

Erniu's face showed urgency, and he wanted to say something more.

"Just consider it a favor to me!" Su Changqing interrupted with a solemn expression.

Erniu was momentarily speechless.

He never dreamed that such an incredible opportunity would fall into his lap.

The leader of the number one clan in the world!

Even his father would have to pay his respects if he met him in the future!

However, after pondering for a while, Erniu shook his head, "I can't take the position of leader of the Sword Emperor Clan."

Before Su Changqing could say anything, Erniu took the purple-golden sword seal, which almost symbolized the position of leader.

He weighed the sword seal in his hand and smiled, "But I can be the deputy leader and help you with miscellaneous tasks."

Su Changqing was taken aback, then patted Erniu on the shoulder and burst into laughter.

Whether he or Erniu led the Sword Emperor Clan, it made no difference.

The bond between the two of them couldn't be measured by something as trivial as a leadership position.

"With all the cultivators in the world searching for you, you must be extremely cautious when you go out."

Knowing that Su Changqing was about to leave, Erniu gave him a solemn reminder.

Su Changqing smiled but didn't speak. With a flick of his fingers, spiritual power surged around him.

In an instant, the spiritual power dissipated, and a strange, elegant scholar appeared in his place.

"This..." Erniu was stunned by the sight.

Although he was very familiar with Changqing, even so, he couldn't associate the person before him with Changqing.

"Tian Gang Transformation Technique."

Su Changqing lifted his sleeve and smiled, "This technique left by my senior brother is truly remarkable."

"Not only can it alter one's external appearance, but even the very bones and flesh, veins, and meridians can be transformed at will."

As he spoke, he turned to Erniu and smiled,

"With this technique, coupled with the Zhe Tian Formation Array to conceal my aura, no one will be able to find me, not even a Near-Imperial at their peak."

Erniu was amazed upon hearing this, and his worries instantly dissipated.

The Tian Gang Transformation Technique, combined with the Zhe Tian Formation Array, was indeed an invincible combination.

"Should I inform Li Jin and the others?"

Sensing that Su Changqing was determined to leave, Erniu asked.

"No need. Let them believe that I'm still in secluded cultivation at Sword Immortal Mountain."

Su Changqing smiled and slowly descended the mountain with the unfamiliar scholar's body,

"I'm off, Erniu. Take care."

...

While countless sword cultivators were busy at Sword Immortal Mountain,

No one noticed that the current Sword Immortal had transformed into a scholar and quietly left the mountain.

Outside Sword Immortal Mountain, a sea of people had gathered.

Some were there to join the sect, while others were sword cultivators who wanted to witness the current Sword Immortal's prowess.

However, the majority were spies from various factions, keeping a close eye on Su Changqing's movements due to the news about the Imperial Mausoleum.

But no matter how sharp their gazes were, no one paid attention to the scholar who was gradually moving away.

"Let's find a city and inquire about the current situation of the Tian Dan Pavilion."

After traveling far from Sword Immortal Mountain, Su Changqing oriented himself and headed straight for the nearest city.

In a bustling city within the Tian Yu Kingdom,

Su Changqing, covered in dust, entered a lively teahouse.

He called a waiter and ordered a pot of clear wine, sitting in a corner and listening intently to the casual conversations of cultivators from all over the world.

"Have you heard? People from the Tian Wu Sect in the Northern Domain have arrived in the Southern Domain, apparently for the Imperial Mausoleum."

"Pfft, that news is outdated. It's not just the Northern Domain; people from the Western and Eastern Domains, and even the Yaozu, have also come."

"Wow, this is quite a spectacle. It seems like Su Changqing has nowhere to escape this time."

"Hey, it's hard to say. He's the current Sword Immortal, and the Su Family is backing him. Who would dare to make a move on him?"

There were many cultivators in the teahouse, but over eighty percent of them were discussing the Imperial Mausoleum.

The impact of this news had spread across the entire continent.

All cultivators were eagerly awaiting news of whether the legendary Imperial Mausoleum had been opened.

"I've become quite famous, it seems."

Su Changqing shook his head and smiled, taking a sip of wine.

Suddenly, a conversation from a nearby table caught his attention.

"It's strange that the Tian Dan Pavilion has been continuously sending out messages to find someone named 'Tong'?"

"I heard about that too. It seems like the Dan Wang lineage has offered a reward, a Sacred Dan!"

"A Sacred Dan? Who is this Tong, and why is he so valuable?"

"I'm not sure, but I heard that there's another group searching for him as well. Apparently, he's related to the Restricted Zone..."

"Shh! Be careful what you say!"

...

"Tong? Tong Lin?"

Su Changqing's eyebrows rose, and his expression turned thoughtful.

Tong Lin had been killed by him, and even his Darkness Origin had been transformed into Shang Yan.

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Logically speaking, Jun Yu and the people from the Restricted Zone should have already discovered that Tong Lin's life flame had been extinguished.

"Could it be..."

Su Changqing glanced at the 'moon' within his body, his eyes brightening as he muttered to himself,

"They don't know that Tong Lin is dead."

"Or perhaps they determine the death of a Restricted Zone being by the extinction of their Darkness Origin?"

This thought caused Su Changqing's heart to stir.

If that were the case, could he assume Tong Lin's identity?

Shang Yan's Darkness Origin was entirely derived from Tong Lin.

Regardless of who came or what method they used to inspect him, there would be no issues.

Moreover, the aura of destruction and the intent of darkness were almost identical.

If that were the case, he would be Tong Lin!

"In the past, the Huangshan Restricted Zone gave birth to a 'Black Jade'."

"Do other Restricted Zones also have similar objects?"

Su Changqing's eyes lit up, and his heart was filled with anticipation.

He had already witnessed the formidable power of the Black Jade.

A small piece of Black Jade was enough to summon the Four Divine Artifacts for suppression.

If the Black Jade were fully condensed, how terrifying would its power be?

After dealing with Tong Lin, Su Changqing had realized the tenacity of the Darkness Undying Intent.

However, the endless destruction within the Black Jade seemed to be its natural nemesis.

He had a premonition that this object would be of great help in the future!

Now, with Tong Lin's identity in his possession and the Blood Demon Restricted Zone not too far away,

In addition, Su Changqing had previously chatted extensively with Tong Lin, learning about his past. With this in mind, Su Changqing immediately stood up.

"We must seize this opportunity!"

...

Eastern Domain, Blood Demon Taboo Zone.

On the Cangyan Continent, apart from the Southern Domain, every other domain seals two Darkness Restricted Zones.

The size and strength of the restricted zones vary greatly, but they are all interconnected.

This is because, beyond the restricted zones, there is a common overseer in the Yuan Wai.

The Blood Demon Taboo Zone was larger than the recently encountered Deserted Mountain Restricted Zone, and it housed a significantly larger number of powerful beings.

However, during this period, the Blood Demon Lord had been as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, unable to sit still.

"Have you found Tong Lin yet!"

In a dark grand hall, the Blood Demon Lord, clad in a scarlet blood robe, roared in anger.

"Not yet, Great Lord."

"Useless, all of you are useless!"

A terrifying aura of ferocity erupted, causing the speaking being from the restricted zone to explode into pieces.

Witnessing the furious Blood Demon Lord, everyone in the grand hall showed signs of fear, not daring to utter a word.

"The person sent by Feng Zun is waiting for me behind the hall!"

"If you can't find Tong Lin, where do you expect me to find the Darkness Source?"

The Blood Demon Lord's roar echoed through the hall, "If you can't satisfy Feng Zun, we'll all die together!"

Upon hearing this, everyone in the hall visibly panicked.

Feng Zun, the terrifying powerhouse from the Southern Domain's Ni Luan Restricted Zone.

Previously, Feng Zun had a dispute with the Blood Demon Lord and directly invaded the restricted zone, causing chaos.

If it weren't for the intervention of the Ni Luan Lord, the Blood Demon Lord might have been torn apart.

This incident instilled fear of Feng Zun deep into the bones of everyone in the Blood Demon Restricted Zone.

Not long ago, Feng Zun sent a message, asking them to prepare a pure Darkness Source and that he would collect it soon.

A pure Darkness Source was an extremely precious item in the Darkness Restricted Zones.

Only true Yuan Wai Xie Mo could yield such a pure source.

This item had numerous uses; not only could it enhance the cultivation and transformation of Darkness beings, but it could also 'enlighten' newcomers, making it easier for them to absorb and greatly enhance their potential.

It was almost impossible to find such an item on the Cangyan Continent.

The continent did not allow the existence of genuine Yuan Wai Xie Mo.

The Blood Demon Lord had exhausted all his connections to secure the resource.

However, the other party's request was for a hereditary artifact from Tong Lin.

Tong Lin, as a being recommended by the restricted zone, possessed a unique heritage in Yuan Wai.

This hereditary artifact could evidently unlock a special resource.

"Can we ask him to change his request?"

"If we can't find Tong Lin, none of us in the Blood Demon Restricted Zone have Yuan Wai hereditary artifacts."

A powerful being anxiously spoke up.

They couldn't afford to delay; Feng Zun's messenger was waiting behind the hall, having already been there for two days.

If they couldn't produce the item, they feared the consequences of Feng Zun's personal visit.

Just the thought of that terrifying scene made everyone's hearts tremble.

"Change the request? Do you think the decision is in my hands?"

The Blood Demon Lord's cold gaze swept across the crowd, "Where's Jun Yu? Any news from Tian Dan Ge?"

As his words fell, someone outside shouted.

Soon, a terrified Jun Yu entered, trembling all over and kneeling on the ground, afraid to look up.

"Have you found Tong Lin?"

The Blood Demon Lord's cold voice echoed.

"Great Lord..."

Jun Yu stiffly raised his head, hesitating, "I... I personally witnessed... I saw with my own eyes that Elder Tong Lin... is dead!"

In the Phoenix Secret Realm, he had indeed seen Su Changqing erasing Tong Lin's Darkness Source.

Although he didn't see the end, based on the situation at that time, Tong Lin couldn't have survived!

But no matter how many times he said this, no one believed him.

"Absurd!"

The Blood Demon Lord laughed in anger, "In the Human Realm, who could kill Tong Lin?"

"Even if someone could, how do you explain this?"

The Blood Demon Lord waved his wide sleeves, and a burning flame of darkness appeared in the hall.

It was Tong Lin's Darkness Source.

The unquenchable flame indicated that Tong Lin was still alive.

This was why no one believed Jun Yu's words.

"This..."

Jun Yu was speechless, his eyes filled with disbelief.

He couldn't understand why Tong Lin was still alive.

More puzzling was why Tong Lin, if alive, hadn't come looking for him.

Just as the atmosphere in the hall grew silent, a delighted voice echoed from outside.

"He's back!"

"Elder Tong Lin has returned!"

(End of Chapter)

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