"Ninth Young Master!"

At that moment, an elder quickly approached the Ninth Young Master, blocking him.

"Right now, the most crucial thing is to enter the Azure Pine Hall — other matters can be discussed later."

"Moreover, that Lin Xuan is very suspicious; his cultivation isn't high, yet his combat power is frighteningly strong."

"What do you mean? Do you think I can't defeat him?" The Ninth Young Master's face turned somber.

"That's not what I mean. I'm saying that if you two engage, the surrounding forces won't just stand by idly."

"Perhaps they might target the young master, and by then, we will be at a severe disadvantage."

"Anyway, that kid can't escape; it won't be too late to kill him after we've seized the treasure."

Upon hearing this, the Ninth Young Master's eyes flickered, and finally, he nodded fiercely.

"In that case, let's follow Elder Qing Shan's advice."

Then he turned his head again to stare at Lin Xuan: "Boy, I'll let you live a little longer. Dare to snatch my woman, no one in heaven or earth will save you!"

After speaking, he snorted coldly and once again returned to the Shen Family's team.

With the Ninth Young Master retreating back to the Shen Family's team, the scene returned to silence.

Everyone quietly waited, awaiting the return of those expedition teams.

Soon, several squads flew out from the broken hole in the giant city.

These people had chaotic auras, some even charred, clearly having encountered some trouble.

"How is it, did you investigate clearly?"

Yan Feng from the War God Palace stared at the silhouette and asked.

At the same time, an elder from the Happy Forest also inquired in a deep voice.

Because they too had dispatched expedition teams.

"The investigation is complete; this is indeed the Azure Pine Hall, and it seems no one has ever entered."

"Even though some damage was done by the Heavenly Nether Bird, there are still many powerful prohibitions inside..."

The expedition teams quickly reported the situations they uncovered.

The people from Happy Forest did not conceal anything because they knew the Azure Pine Hall wasn't something they could swallow alone. In critical moments, they would need to join forces with other powers to break through some Ancient Restrictions.

Therefore, they shared the information.

After receiving this information, everyone quickly processed it, and at this moment, the people from the War God Palace started to move.

Due to the dangers inside Azure Pine Hall, they only sent Martial Artists above the Sixth-layered Venerate.

These Martial Artists were family elites, powerful, presumably capable of handling the situation within.

Soon, the people from the War God Palace entered through the opening.

The people from Happy Forest didn't hesitate, following behind to enter through the opening.

Next, the Murong Family, Divine Bird Palace, and other forces entered one after another.

However, during this process, Lin Xuan didn't see the major force of the Immortal Martial Academy.

He was surprised but not too shocked.

Because the Heavenly Secret Realm is vast, its treasures definitely aren't limited to just Azure Pine Hall.

Perhaps the people from the Immortal Martial Academy are seeking their fortunes elsewhere.

Moreover, the Azure Pine Hall is fraught with dangers and the Ancient Fierce Beast, the Heavenly Nether Bird, making it perilous. Perhaps that's one reason why the Immortal Martial Academy isn't coming.

It's not just the Immortal Martial Academy; several other major forces haven't come either.

Also, even among the forces present, Lin Xuan noticed not everyone was here, likely leaving others outside to avoid total annihilation.

Lin Xuan knew the place was immensely dangerous, but he had no other choice. Taking a deep breath, he and Zhao Xue swiftly entered the opening.

Just approaching the entrance, Lin Xuan sensed the terrifying aura brought by the nearby remnants of black flames.

Even though it's merely a residue, it's extremely daunting, requiring even a Seventh-layer Venerable to cautiously deal with it; a careless move could lead to being consumed by the flames.

However, Lin Xuan didn't fear; instead, he was somewhat delighted.

With a wave of his hand, he summoned all the surrounding black flames to himself.

The Martial Artists behind him saw this scene, their eyelids twitched fiercely, halting in their tracks.

"Is this guy crazy, daring to mess with so many black flames?"

These people looked at Lin Xuan's figure, secretly uncertain.

They quickly backed away to avoid being implicated by Lin Xuan.

"Courting death, these flames left by the Heavenly Nether Bird are incredibly powerful! Though only a residue, they're not something ordinary people can withstand."

Many shook their heads.

Indeed, previous Martial Artists had all deployed defenses, gingerly traversing the black flames; none dared provoke them.

Even those Seventh-layer Venerables didn't dare do this.

Yet Lin Xuan gathered all the surrounding black flames together, even leading them onto himself—isn't this courting self-destruction?

However, the scene everyone imagined, of Lin Xuan being engulfed in flames, didn't occur. Instead, when the black flames covered Lin Xuan, they didn't blaze fiercely but dimmed considerably.

As if being absorbed.

"Absorbed? How is that possible!" The crowd widened their eyes, incredulous.

"Someone dares to absorb the Heavenly Nether Bird's flames? Isn't this courting death!"

"Impossible, this kid must have used some method to extinguish those flames."

The crowd remained perplexed. However, when they tried to investigate further, Lin Xuan's figure had already completely vanished into the entrance.

Once inside the cave, Lin Xuan and Zhao Xue ran swiftly, remnants of the black flame's aura everywhere around.

Along the way, Lin Xuan rapidly gathered these remnants and absorbed them, sparing not a single trace.

Apart from the ground's residual black flames, the entire space was filled with an unusually fierce aura.

Lin Xuan knew it was left by the Heavenly Nether Bird.

In front appeared a series of palatial pavilions, faintly glowing, akin to an ethereal Immortal Realm.

And at the center, there was a majestic palace exuding an ancient aura.

That should be the Azure Pine Hall.

Lin Xuan looked ahead, instantly spotting the huge hall, as it differed from other places, carrying a unique aura.

Not just him, everyone looked toward the grand and majestic edifice.

Bang!

Suddenly, a thunderous sound erupted, reaching the Nine Heavens, causing the entire space to tremble incessantly.

The crowd all showed terrified expressions, looking forward.

Before the Azure Pine Hall stood a massive silhouette,

A towering Demon Beast, covered in black feathers; black flames fiercely burned atop, emitting a wild, scorching aura.

Heavenly Nether Bird!

The enormous silhouette belonged to the Heavenly Nether Bird, now swinging its giant claws, rapidly striking the Azure Pine Hall.

But, around the Azure Pine Hall, a large array defense countered the attacks of the Heavenly Nether Bird.

The onlookers were stunned; despite the terrifying attacks of the Heavenly Nether Bird, it still couldn't break through the defense, showing how formidable the protection was.

To know, the Heavenly Nether Bird is a terrifying existence, even an Eight-star Demon General can't withstand its strike.

Not even a King may match it, yet even after so many attacks, the array outside Azure Pine Hall remains intact.

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