The vast sky sprawled endlessly.
The sun gradually sloped westward, gilding the edges of the fluffy clouds.
Across the boundless heaven and earth, the Daoist in the grey robe moved as swiftly as a ray of light.
Rivers spanning thousands of miles vanished in an instant; mountains spanning tens of thousands of miles dispelled in the blink of an eye.
From within a floating cloud, the Primordial Spirit fluctuations of Yun Zhongzi echoed: This person has profound Dao Xing, and his Escape Skill is exceedingly fast; I'm afraid I might not be able to keep up.
Yu Yuan, having transformed into a wisp of Nine Heavens Gang Wind, felt a stirring in his heart and hesitated whether to blow a breath to hasten his pace, but then he saw the grey-robed Daoist suddenly shoot skyward, heading straight for the Nine Heavens.
Had he been discovered?
Yu Yuan's heart chilled, but then he saw the grey-robed Daoist did not linger in the high skies but continued to ascend, directly aiming for that golden-red sun.
So... was that his destination?
Yu Yuan exercised his vision to observe the sun, far smaller than the ancient Taiyang Star.
As before, there seemed to be nothing but fierce, burning flames on the surface of the sun.
In fact, since arriving in Eastern Emperor Heaven, many Immortal Gods had explored that sun every day.
Since Donghuang Taiyi was born clutching the Chaos Bell from the Taiyang Star of the Primordial age, if the Chaos Bell Fragments were indeed hidden somewhere within Eastern Emperor Heaven, this sun was most likely where they could be found.
Yet after all these days, the sun had been searched through and through, from the inside out; not to mention Chaos Bell Fragments, not even a single bird feather was found.
However, this did not definitively prove the absence of the Chaos Bell Fragments on the sun!
For divine artifacts naturally conceal themselves. If an Innate Treasure like the Chaos Bell did not wish to be found, perhaps even Saints would have trouble locating it.
Otherwise, after such a long time since the Ancient Era, the Chaos Bell would already be in the hands of the Saints.
Of course, the possibility that the Saints didn't value the Chaos Bell was not excluded...
But that probability was not high.
At least, judging by the attitude of the Jie Sect, with their elites mobilized as if the Bell was of utmost importance, it seemed the Jie Sect Hierarch held some designs on the Chaos Bell.
The Chan Sect's disciples had also nearly emptied their nest this time.
It was obvious they were aiming for the Chaos Bell, too.
As for the other Saints...
It's hard to say for the rest, but if there was a chance, the two Sect Hierarchs from the Western Sect would surely not miss it.
"Let's follow!"
Seeing the grey-robed Daoist head straight for the Taiyang Star, Yu Yuan and Yun Zhongzi didn't hesitate, quickly concealing their presences to follow behind.
As they drew closer, the sun rapidly enlarged in the eyes of Yu Yuan and Yun Zhongzi.
When it transformed from a blazing red fireball into an endless sea of flames, the two had already arrived upon the sun.
Although the sun within Eastern Emperor Heaven paled in comparison to the great Taiyang Star of Primordial times, it was still incomparably scorching.
Among the flames furiously burning on its surface were strands of Taiyang Fire, making it unbearable for even a Golden Immortal to remain on the sun for too long.
However, for Yu Yuan and Yun Zhongzi, such flames were inconsequential.
The former goes without saying, even if he faced the sun's surface without any protection, each moment would only bestow upon him a four-digit growth, about ten times stronger than the Earthly Evil Fire he normally used for "cultivation."
As for the latter, upon arriving at the sun, he flicked his wrist, summoning a red Treasure Bead, from which a thin light shield spread like the wings of a cicada, surrounding both him and Yu Yuan within.
Under the protection of this light shield, the intense heat immediately dissipated.
At the same time, the numbers on the information panel stopped fluctuating.
Yu Yuan couldn't help glancing at Yun Zhongzi—why was he acting just like Huo Ling'er?
Yun Zhongzi, not understanding the implication, looked back innocently.
Yu Yuan pointed at the grey-robed Daoist who, despite being engulfed by the sea of flames, remained unmoved and continued to march forward at a high speed. He transmitted a message: "The fluctuations of the Spiritual Treasure will be discovered... I'll go ahead first; you follow behind slowly."
After saying that, he flashed out of the light shield's zone and immersed himself in the sea of flames once again.
That's more like it.
Yu Yuan made a "rest assured" gesture to Yun Zhongzi who showed a look of concern, then quickened his pace, advancing into the depths of the fire sea, closely following the grey-robed Daoist.
The two of them, one in front and one behind, kept moving deeper into the Taiyang Star.
After an unknown amount of time, the grey-robed Daoist suddenly stopped.
In front of him, two male silhouettes slowly emerged from the fire sea, both surrounded by membranous light shields keeping the flames at bay.
One was dressed in fiery red armor, tall and straight, with a determined face featuring a solar divine pattern on his forehead and an extraordinary demeanor bursting with valiance; the other wore a long black-grey robe, with a face dark as red dates, thick eyebrows, and big eyes, being thickset and strong.
Yu Yuan secretly activated his Upper Pure Divine Eye to observe the two men, only to see that both had reached the state of "Three Flowers Gathering at the Top" with "Five Qi Directed towards the Origin."
This indicated that at the very least they were at the peak of Taiyi Golden Immortal, and it was even highly possible that they had already achieved the Dao Fruit of Daluo.
However, although these two men were of such high cultivation and realm, after appearing, they immediately clasped their fists in greeting to the grey-robed Daoist, "Bi Fang (Zhu Yan) pays respects to Crown Prince."
Hearing the words "Crown Prince," Yu Yuan breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.
Looking across the Primordial, there were plenty who bore the title of Crown Prince, but it was likely only the last remaining Golden Crow Crown Prince of the Demon Court from the Ancient Era who could command such respect from two beings who might be Daluo Golden Immortals.
"You two Demon Gods need not be so formal."
The Golden Crow Crown Prince returned the gesture, lifting his large sleeve to reveal a handsome and extraordinary young face.
The Bi Fang Demon God, clad in fiery red armor, asked somewhat eagerly, "Crown Prince, have you come here because your plan has succeeded?"
"Indeed."
The Golden Crow Crown Prince nodded slightly, "The plan went even smoother than I thought. Some people made a fortune using the Star Banner I spread out, but it also led all those sect disciples and Daluo experts straight into my father's Heavenly Emperor's Secret Capital...
They don't realize that the Secret Capital is not called so because it hides secret treasures, but because it is the place where my father and uncle contemplated the Dao.
Others who enter cannot leave!"
Upon hearing this, the Bi Fang Demon God's face stiffened slightly, "Does this not mean that they're all doomed?"
The Golden Crow Crown Prince glanced at him, smiling and said, "Things are different now from the Ancient Era. Who can withstand the wrath of a Saint if we kill those sect disciples? Don't worry, I'm just locking them up temporarily. Once I obtain the Chaos Bell Fragments, I will let them out."
The Bi Fang Demon God quickly said, "Crown Prince, your foresight is far-reaching, I fully support whatever you do!"
Next to him, the Zhu Yan Demon God also glanced over, hastily adding, "I will do the same!"
The Golden Crow Crown Prince nodded, "Is what I asked you to prepare ready?"
"Rest assured, Crown Prince, all the relics left by Emperor Donghuang have been arranged properly, and with the addition of your direct nephew's Bloodline Power, we will definitely be able to invoke the Chaos Bell!"
As Bi Fang Demon God spoke, he presented a piece of golden clothing.
The Zhu Yan Demon God, standing beside him, also took out a golden blade resembling the shape of a feather.
The Golden Crow Crown Prince slightly nodded and with a light sweep of his hand, the piece of golden clothing was immediately worn on his body.
It was a dark gold robe, with sun motifs adorning the collar, cuffs, chest, and back.
After changing into this robe, his aura instantly transformed.
When wearing the grey Daoist robe, he had the appearance of an aloof True Immortal who had transcended worldly affairs, but now dressed in a dark gold robe, he exuded a regal and imperious aura, truly resembling a majestic ruler.
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