Shangguan Hong explained, “Originally our sect was called Rainbow Manor. It was a place of beautiful scenery, located on the Immortal Island of the Sacred Dynasty. But because Zong Yu Huangquan was unleashed, that place turned into a land of death. Now not a blade of grass grows there, and wandering souls are everywhere, so it is called Ghost Manor.”
“Why did you not bring your junior sister back?”
Ling Xiao asked in confusion.
“We cannot move her.”
Shangguan Hong said sorrowfully, “After my junior sister fell into the trap, extremely powerful wandering souls appeared around her body. I suspect that was Zong Yu Huangquan causing it. We can give her water and food, but we cannot take her away. Otherwise those wandering souls will attack.”
“I understand. You mean that since I am not afraid of Zong Yu Huangquan, I might be able to rescue your junior sister, right?”
Ling Xiao asked.
“Exactly.”
Shangguan Hong nodded.
“Where exactly on the Immortal Island of the Sacred Dynasty is Ghost Manor?”
Ling Xiao asked directly.
“On the Immortal Island of the Sacred Dynasty, near Black Fire Volcano.”
Shangguan Hong replied.
Ling Xiao naturally knew of the Immortal Island of the Sacred Dynasty.
It was the closest immortal island to the White Tiger Continent. Its area was extremely vast, almost approaching that of a continent.
On the island there was a primeval forest filled with danger. It had always been used by the Sacred Dynasty to train disciples.
There were many sects on the island, but all of them were under the rule of the Sacred Dynasty. This was similar to how the Divine Phoenix Empire ruled the sects within its borders.
At the edge of the primeval forest there was a dormant volcano, which was Black Fire Volcano. Ghost Manor was located on the volcano. Because no one had lived there for a long time, the forest had completely concealed it.
The former Rainbow Manor had been completely abandoned and had become a place of great danger.
“Will it be dangerous?”
Long Chen asked.
“There will definitely be danger. That is why my thought is that if Brother Ling does not feel confident, you can give up immediately. We cannot let you get hurt because of my junior sister.”
Shangguan Hong replied.
“I heard that there is the corpse of an Ancient Golden Crow inside Black Fire Volcano?”
Ling Xiao suddenly asked.
“That is only a legend, not something that can be taken seriously.”
Shangguan Hong replied, “It is said that the Ancient Golden Crow once fought a ferocious beast above Black Fire Volcano. Although it killed the beast, it was completely exhausted and fell into the lava.”
“Perfect.”
Ling Xiao smiled.
He had been troubled by the lack of a breakthrough to improve his cultivation and strength.
This corpse of the Ancient Golden Crow might very well allow him to greatly improve his power of the Crimson Sun.
If he was lucky, it might even increase the power of Golden Crow Soaring Sun.
“No way, Brother Ling, are you really planning to search for the corpse of the Ancient Golden Crow?”
Shangguan Hong hurriedly said, “Our Rainbow Manor used to be nearby, and disciples of the sect once went to search for the corpse of the Ancient Golden Crow, but none of them ever returned. That place is far too terrifying. Later the sect strictly forbade us from going near the crater of Black Fire Volcano.”
“Do you still want to save your junior sister? Let us go. We should leave Divine Phoenix Imperial City for a while.”
Ling Xiao smiled. Before the Dragon Phoenix Selection began, his cultivation had to continue improving.
Otherwise, with his current cultivation, wanting to take first place in the Dragon Phoenix Selection would be nothing but a foolish dream.
“Are we really going?”
Shangguan Hong wore a bitter expression. “That place is far more dangerous than Ghost Manor. If I had known, I would not have told you. If anything happens to you, Long Chen would tear me apart alive.”
“Stop talking nonsense. When have I, Ling Xiao, ever been afraid of danger? Such a good opportunity to increase my strength, if I let it slip by, that is when I would truly regret it.”
Ling Xiao said with a smile.
“You are not going to tell me we are setting off right now, are you?”
Shangguan Hong was completely stunned.
“Nonsense. This kind of matter should be done sooner rather than later. While others still do not know where I am going, we should leave early. That way those who want to cause trouble will not be able to catch up so quickly.”
Ling Xiao believed that he was definitely being watched. As soon as he left Divine Phoenix Imperial City, those who wanted him dead would certainly take action.
He was not afraid, but it would still be troublesome. Therefore he decisively chose to set off before the watchers could react. That was the best choice.
“Alright, I really give up on you.”
Seeing Ling Xiao so determined, Shangguan Hong could only nod helplessly.
Ling Xiao then said to Leng Mei and Long Chen, “Shangguan Hong and I are going to the Immortal Island of the Sacred Dynasty. You two stay here and cultivate. The Dragon Phoenix Selection is not just about me alone. I want our Heavenly Dynasty Empire to shock everyone in this selection.
Although sweeping the top ten is not very realistic, taking half of the top ten spots is not impossible.”
“I have no problem, but senior brother, you will probably be watched when you go.”
Long Chen reminded him.
“Yes, Master, let Leng Mei accompany you.”
Leng Mei also said anxiously.
“There is no need to discuss this. Leng Mei, you would not want me to hide behind you for my entire life, would you? The Immortal Island of the Sacred Dynasty is after all the territory of the Ji family. I estimate that warriors of the Yin Yang Realm would not dare to cause trouble there easily.
As for warriors of the Cave Heaven Realm, even if I am no match for them, I will not die. Do not forget Die Nu.”
Ling Xiao said with a smile.
“Alright, then I will wait here for your return, Master.”
Leng Mei nodded.
Die Nu’s strength was no weaker than hers, and in some respects, even sharper.
Since that was the case, there was nothing for her to worry about.
She might as well take this opportunity to cultivate properly and see if she could stabilise her strength above the Seventh Cave Heaven Realm.
Although her cultivation was currently at the Tenth Cave Heaven Realm, the problem was that as soon as she used cultivation above the Fifth Cave Heaven Realm, she would pay a heavy price. It was not worth it.
This was related to the method she had used to raise her cultivation in the past.
Therefore, what she needed to do now was not to break through further, but to strengthen her physical condition to adapt to stronger cultivation.
After bidding farewell to Leng Mei and Long Chen, and greeting Yue Nu as well, Ling Xiao set off for the Immortal Island of the Sacred Dynasty together with Shangguan Hong.
The reason for bringing Shangguan Hong was that Ling Xiao did not know the way.
After leaving the imperial city and arriving at the harbour, Ling Xiao used the Moonlight Treasure Ship.
This treasure of the Moonlight Sect, passed down since the Ancient Era, would never go out of date.
When his Moonlight Treasure Ship tore through the air and sped towards the vast Storm Ocean,
inside Divine Phoenix Imperial City, those who wanted Ling Xiao dead only then received the news.
However, why Ling Xiao had gone to sea, and where he was heading, remained unknown.
The Storm Ocean was far too vast.
Fortunately, the Moonlight Treasure Ship was very fast. In addition, the route from Divine Phoenix Continent to the Immortal Island of the Sacred Dynasty had been painstakingly explored by many people, so the journey was relatively safe.
Thus they did not spend too much time.
Even so, it was only after three days that they truly arrived at the harbour of the Immortal Island of the Sacred Dynasty.
During those three days, Ling Xiao and Shangguan Hong naturally did not waste time. They cultivated and sparred continuously on the ship.
