Chapter 921: The Sealed Mountain

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The Spirit Abundance World had existed for a long time, and its martial arts inheritance was far more complete than worlds of the same level.

A long time ago, the Spirit Abundance World divided their world into 5 great regions for convenience's sake. It was split into the 4 general directions along with a central region. Every region had 4 to 5 continents, and the Spirit Abundance World was made up of 23 continents in total.

The Heavenly Lake Continent lay in the Eastern region, and there was a massive mountain range known as the Five Links Ridge. However, it also went by the name of the Five Solitary Peaks.

Even though they were 5 separate mountains, they lay on the same ridge and it was said that thousands of years ago, the entire structure was a majestic mountain. It was supposed to be the highest peak in the Eastern region and one of the tallest mountains in the Spirit Abundance World.

No one knew why, but a mysterious supreme being appeared one day and sent a punch from the heavens. The majestic mountain crumbled and a circular crater appeared in the middle of the mountain. Because of the crater, the earth veins were affected and water burst forth from beneath the earth. Eventually, the crater was filled with water and a majestic lake was formed.

Cultivators discovered that the lake was filled with abundant energy and started to flock over in droves. They formed the first signs of inhabitants on the mountain ridge.

With several generations of accumulation and hard work, the power that established itself around the heavenly lake grew strong. Eventually, the reputation of the Solitary Peak Heavenly Lake started to spread through the continent, and eventually, the Eastern region.

Due to the special properties of the heavenly lake, cultivators eventually established a Mysterious World there before transforming it into a Holy Land. Finally, they ascended to an Elysium. They produced their Martial Void Realm True Immortals, and established a rank six inheritance. With that, they managed to ensure a constant supply of Martial Void Realm experts and solidified their position as one of the strongest powers of the Spirit Abundance World.

In the 3 or so years that passed, the Solitary Peak Heavenly Lake, which stood as one of the 9 great powers of the Spirit Abundance World, seemed swept up by a massive storm.

3 years prior, the 9 great powers of the Spirit Abundance World gathered their experts to launch an expedition to a foreign world. They were confident of their victory as the other party wasn’t even a developed Spirit World, but they suffered a catastrophic defeat. Based on their calculations, close to 40 percent of the Martial Dipper Realm experts they sent fell. The moment the news came back to the Spirit Abundance World, it raised massive waves.

However, any news regarding the foreign world was sealed by the higher-ups of the Spirit Abundance World. Even the Martial Dipper Realm experts who took part in the expedition refused to say a single word about it.

As such, the various powers became even more curious about what happened.

Oh... Actually, not all news about the foreign world was sealed. In fact, the experts of the Spirit Abundance World learned about what happened to Dugu Yuanshan. The only Martial Void Realm expert of the Solitary Peak Heavenly Lake, a mighty third tier Martial Void Realm expert, failed to make it back from the foreign world!

After news of what happened spread, a commotion even greater than when they learned about their failed expedition broke out.

The smaller powers that were getting excited due to the failure of the great powers fell silent almost instantly. Under the peace and quiet seemed to hide massive undercurrents that caused one’s heart to palpitate with fear.

Since the expedition failed 3 years ago, the Solitary Peak Heavenly Lake had been pulling back their strength and the massive entity whose influence spanned 3 continents in the Eastern Region recalled every single one of their experts to their home base.

Even then, the Heavenly Lake Continent was basically ravaged by anyone who had the ability to run rampant in the Spirit Abundance World.

... A shadowy figure descended on the Five Links Ridge in secret and a few tens of miles before stopping in a secluded forest. Strange fluctuations started to emerge from his body and a moment later, the figure seemed to discover something as soft footsteps appeared from another side of the forest. A middle-aged man with unassuming features emerged and after seeing the shadowy figure, he stopped. Standing dozens of feet away, both figures stared at each other.

“Huang Yu? I didn’t think that Young Master Lou would send you over!” The voice that came from the shadowy figure seemed a little unsteady, but the surprise they felt was evident.

The middle aged man was precisely Huang Yu, but this time, he concealed his cultivation completely. When he heard the shadowy figure, he forced a smile and responded, “Of course... I am only able to get where I am today with the Young Master’s help. Brother Ying, you’ve been hiding in the Solitary Peak Heavenly Lake for so many years now and you definitely gained a lot of merits. The moment you return, your position will soar. When that happens, I will have to trouble you to look out for me...”

Turning serious, the shadowy figure muttered, “I have to thank Young Master Lou for his care as well. However, the reason I was sent undercover in the Solitary Peak Heavenly Lake isn’t because of any individual or faction. It was a directive from our Emptiness Drifting Mountain...”

Huang Yu chuckled in response, “I truly admire Brother Ying’s dedication to the Emptiness Drifting Mountain. However, Young Master Lou is about to enter the Martial Void Realm. What’s the difference between choosing to support him and choosing to stand by our sect?”

The shadowy figure fell silent for a moment before muttering, “Let’s talk about this after he enters the Martial Void Realm.”

“Brother Ying, you decided to contact me with a secret transmission. Is something the matter?” Seeing as there wasn’t much else he could say, Huang Yu decided to get to the point.

The shadowy figure paused for a second before straightening his back. After some time, he responded. “The Solitary Peak Heavenly Lake is about to seal the mountain!”

“Seal the mountain?! They’re gonna isolate themselves!” Huang Yu reacted quickly. “Is there... Is there something that happened on their side?”

The shadowy figure sighed in an indistinct voice, “I have a feeling they made a decision...”

“Is there news about that person?” Huang Yu gasped.

“Sometime after sunset, Lu Qinghuan, who had been guarding the Middle Hall, rushed into the Heavenly Lake Palace. Soon after, the 3 of them ordered for the mountain to be sealed.” The shadowy figure explained.

With a slight change in expression, Huang Yu asked, “That would mean that ‘that person’s’ origin lamp was extinguished, right? That means that his soul has been completely exterminated...”

The shadowy figure nodded in response. “Even though there hasn’t been any specific order 3 years ago, other than Lu Qinhuan who was left to guard the Middle Hall, no one was allowed to enter as they wished. Other than the death of ‘that person’, I believe nothing else can make them panic to such an extent.”

Huang Yu sighed softly in response and he seemed a lot more relaxed. “We already expected as much and now, it seems like we have confirmation. Then again, ‘that person’ has an impressive cultivation level. His divine soul should have already fused with his void origin. He went missing for 3 short years, but his soul had already been eliminated...”

The shadowy figure shook his head and sighed, “News has already gotten out. The Solitary Peak Heavenly Peak will be sealed at midnight today. I have to get back before then and I don’t have time to listen to you chatter away any longer...”

Huang Yu raised an eyebrow at what he heard. “Are you still going back? Since the death of Dugu Yuanshan has been confirmed, you can complete your mission now and leave. I was planning to bring you back to the Emptiness Drifting Mountain anyway...”

The shadowy figure sniggered in response. “Our Emptiness Drifting Mountain chose me to infiltrate the Solitary Peak Heavenly Lake and I have long since prepared to sacrifice myself. If I’m not mistaken, the news of ‘that person’s’ death will quickly spread among the upper echelons of the various powers. There are definitely spies from the other factions in the Solitary Peak Heavenly Lake and it won’t be long before the Solitary Peak Heavenly Lake truly experiences a massive storm. I might even be able to obtain unexpected benefits by staying...”

When Huang Yu was still shocked by what he was hearing, the figure had already disappeared into the night skies. After some time, a soft sigh escaped his lips. “He... He’s the true definition of a Death Warrior...”

The very next day, the Five Links Peak looked exactly the same. However, when the outer disciples tried to climb up the mountain, they discovered that they had been walking around in place as they failed to make their way up no matter how hard they tried.

Only then did the spies of the various powers realize that the Solitary Peak Heavenly Lake had already sealed themselves in. Inner disciples who failed to make it back were completely abandoned.