Chapter 80: The Fall of the Holy Land and the Holy Body Descendant

Chapter 80: The Fall of the Holy Land and the Holy Body Descendant

The familiar Eastern Wasteland, the familiar Northern Region.

A gray donkey kicked up its hooves and galloped wildly across the plain, the mountains and rivers receding behind it.

This was originally an ordinary domestic donkey, brought out by Ning Fei from the village where he was buried, to accompany him as he rose again over several hundred years. Now, it was a Holy Donkey!

But at this moment, the one riding it was not its master, but a girl who looked no more than twenty.

"Little Ashen, go faster, just a bit faster, use the Flying Legs Technique I taught you."

Shao Hua rode the donkey backward, holding a branch she had broken off somewhere, with a strange, colorful piece of meat dangling in front of the donkey's eyes.

The precious beast's eyes widened, its long tongue flicking wildly, and its four hooves pounding the ground as it ran even faster.

Ning Fei, trailing behind, couldn't help but sigh deeply.

Xiao Zi Cheng, however, crossed his arms and watched with interest as Shao Hua teased the donkey.

"Your donkey doesn't seem very smart, does it?" the middle-aged man poked at the young man beside him.

"It was originally an ordinary domestic donkey. It barely made it to the Holy Realm, and it had some issues during the tribulation. If I hadn't protected it, it would have perished", Ning Fei sighed helplessly.

Even a tribulation could cripple its mind. Thinking about the legendary Celestial Horse of the past and then looking at this gray donkey, he almost couldn't hold back his laughter.

He couldn't think of it as a mount anymore; it would just have to be a pet.

"Relax, I can help", Shao Hua said, knowing she had a way to save the donkey.

But not now, it was too amusing to see it act so silly.

The Northern Region was still primarily desolate, unchanged since the end of the ancient era.

However, over the ten thousand years, several major events had occurred in the Northern Region.

First, of course, was the passing of the Eastern Emperor of Yaochi Holy Land, whose achievements rivaled those of the ancients.

Second, the renowned Devouring Heaven Holy Land collapsed.

After the Eastern Emperor's passing, the Devouring Heaven Holy Land became increasingly reckless, committing wanton acts of violence, capturing people for cultivation, and even daring to snatch away the direct descendants of other holy lands. Many forces dared to be angry but could do nothing.

For a time, the Devouring Heaven Holy Land's power grew rapidly, and in an era not well-suited for cultivation, it seemed poised to dominate the Northern Region, living up to its name of Devouring Heaven.

However, all good things must come to an end. Their Extreme Dao Emperor Artifact was lost, and they could not recover it no matter what.

When the heavens wish to destroy someone, they first drive them to madness.

After losing the Emperor Artifact, they failed to restrain themselves and instead became even more deranged, ultimately sacrificing all their disciples to create a Quasi-Emperor.

Then, it was said that a passing young man in white killed him with a single shot.

Ultimately, the major forces united to attack the Devouring Heaven Holy Land, and a terrifying legacy was thus extinguished.

Of course, some members of the Devouring Heaven Holy Land did not completely lose their minds and managed to escape the purge, taking the most important legacies with them and disappearing without a trace.

The third major event in the Northern Region was closely related to the fall of the Devouring Heaven Holy Land: the rise of the Mountainside Sect.

It was said that the old patriarch of the Mountainside Sect had a mysterious origin. He first caused the Devouring Heaven Holy Land to lose its Extreme Dao Emperor Artifact, and there were even rumors that the Quasi-Emperor of the Devouring Heaven Holy Land was killed by the old patriarch of the Mountainside Sect!

"That's just a rumor", Ning Fei felt the need to clarify.

"If it wasn't you, who else could easily kill a Quasi-Emperor?" Shao Hua raised an eyebrow.

It was obvious that the Quasi-Emperor had been built up using the Devouring Heaven magic technique. A Quasi-Emperor with a fragmented Chaos Body was not easy to deal with.

"Ahem, actually, it was me", Xiao Zi Cheng coughed lightly and replied.

The Empress’s reputation was already questionable, and letting those people further tarnish it would be disastrous. It would be better to destroy them.

He had to admit that his actions were a bit rash, but he really couldn’t stand to see what those people were doing. At worst, he would volunteer to guard the gate for the Empress as punishment.

Shao Hua was taken aback. "Well, you with your thick brows and big eyes, you’re guarding the gate while also trying to wipe out her legacy, are you?"

Amidst light-hearted banter, the three of them arrived near Zishan Mountain.

The nine broken dragon veins and the main mountain had been reorganized by Ning Fei. Although they hadn’t fully recovered, they still surpassed ninety-nine percent of the blessed lands in the world.

The Mountainside Sect had grown into a colossal entity, firmly holding the second position in the vast Northern Domain, second only to the Yaochi Holy Land.

However, for some reason, they were always reluctant to be called a holy land.

"Huh, why is this city here?" Shao Hua looked at Wangcheng at the foot of Zishan Mountain, puzzled.

Ning Fei remained silent, his achievements and fame hidden deep within.

Wangcheng, of course, had been moved by the Yaochi Holy Land. They strictly adhered to the Eastern Emperor’s teachings, avoiding conflicts and not seeking to seize anything.

When Ning Fei proposed a collaboration with the Yaochi Holy Land, they carefully considered it and decided to move Wangcheng, which was closely tied to their holy land.

Wangcheng originally stemmed from the Western Emperor’s consort, who would gaze across the landscape from the old Yaochi site, longing for her wife. It later became a gathering place for those fortunate enough to marry Yaochi female cultivators, and during the Eastern Emperor’s ascension, it was transformed into a divine city.

In a sense, this city existed solely because of the Yaochi Holy Land.

Every generation of Wangcheng’s city lord would have a wife from the Yaochi Sect.

"Hmm?" At that moment, Xiao Zi Cheng’s expression changed, his gaze sharpening as he looked toward the city.

The aura of the Great Perfection Holy Body subtly revealed itself, causing the heavens and earth to tremble, and all living beings to feel a profound shock, almost bowing in reverence.

Shao Hua let go of the branch in her hand, and the piece of meat finally dropped into the donkey’s mouth. She waved her hand, smoothing out all the ripples as if nothing had happened.

"Just because a successor with a revived holy bloodline appeared, you don’t need to get so excited."

Ning Fei suddenly understood. It must be because of a similar constitution, which explained why this man was moved.

"Hahaha, this is all thanks to your good fortune", Xiao Zi Cheng laughed heartily, flattering Shao Hua.

This honest man was far too cunning.

Shao Hua chuckled softly, side-sitting on the donkey’s back, and patted it. The precious beast understood her intention and trotted into the city.

Before long, they arrived at a mansion, entering as if no one was there. No one noticed anything amiss, and the protective array remained undisturbed.

Today was the day of the Xiao Clan’s grand competition. This family had a significant background, inheriting a trace of the Indestructible Golden Body constitution, with a thin vein of golden holy blood in their veins.

Tens of thousands of years ago, their ancestor was the consort of the Western Emperor, a follower of the Great Perfection Indestructible Golden Body, hailing from the Holy Body Ancestral Star.

Unfortunately, their bloodline had gradually declined over time, leading to their decline. If not for their close ties to the Yaochi Holy Land and the fact that some of their descendants had married Yaochi female cultivators, they might not have maintained their current status and dignity.

"Xiao Yan, Spirit Bridge Realm!"

A young man revealed a bitter self-mockery. He was the son of the clan leader and had consumed many Heavenly Treasures, but his cultivation had always been difficult to advance. After years of arduous practice, he had finally managed to reach the Spirit Bridge Realm with great difficulty.

Suddenly, a clear voice reached his ears, "What’s wrong, young man? Are you starting to doubt whether you’re the protagonist?"

(End of Chapter)

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