A dog’s bark resounded with supreme ferocity!
All present couldn’t help but feel terror.
Old Crow and Mu Jinglong too raised their eyes to look.
In this moment, Big Black Dog seemed like the Supreme, embodying an invincible stance.
“This… what kind of dog is this? With such ferocity… could it be that it contains the bloodline of Tiangou?”
Mu Jinglong muttered.
In Old Crow’s eyes was relentless dread as he said,
“So strong, so strong!”
And Mu Manqing, her beautiful eyes trembling, said,
“Uncle, it’s them, they’re the ones who hurt Mu Gang, and they even took away that metal piece.”Mu Jinglong’s face grew even more grave.
Taking a deep breath to steady his mind, he stepped forward and said,
“What is your intention, sir?”
“We come here for the treasures within, why do you hinder our offering of human blood to the seals?”
“You must understand, only by sacrificing a great amount of human blood can we open these seals!”
Upon hearing this, everyone from outside the Crow Food Tribe and Wood Spirit Dynasty turned pale.
“So they plan to kill us for the sacrifice!”
“That’s despicable!”
“I thought they were so generous to let us follow them, but it turns out they have malicious intentions!”
Everyone was filled with both hatred and fear!
However, Big Black Dog coldly said,
“Sacrifice?”
“Foolish!”
“Tainting it with human blood is a desecration of this place.”
Its dog eyes bore a profound gravity.
Mu Jinglong spoke in a heavy tone,
“If you want to enter, this is the only path to take, are you intending to stop us?”
Despite this dog indeed being strong, so strong that even he, Mu Jinglong, had to show it due respect,
if the other party intended to stop them, the Wood Spirit Dynasty would not hesitate to engage in a fierce battle.
They were determined to obtain this place.
They had even prepared divine blood for this purpose.
In his view, this black dog might be in a realm above Refining God Realm, but their arrival here was equipped with many precautions!
Big Black Dog, however, glanced at him with disdain and said,
“If this Emperor wanted to stop you, do you think you could resist?”
“As for entering this place, you are truly foolish, having chosen the wrong method, yet you presume to be right, as ignorant as this Emperor’s Human Pet!”
Having said that, it suddenly lifted its paw.
In an instant, countless runes flowed from beneath its paw.
It was as if some kind of Dao melody began to resonate.
Above the narrow pass, the terrifying barrier of the Dao began to open slowly at this moment!
Seeing this, the whole world was shocked.
“The pass is wide open, can we enter now?”
“No need for a sacrifice?”
Even Old Crow was filled with shock in his crow eyes.
It was known that even when Gods themselves had come in the past, they could only choose to use the method of sacrifice…
“No need for divine blood and human sacrifices… What exactly is the origin of this dog?”
He whispered!
Mu Jinglong gave Big Black Dog a deep look, his eyes full of meaning!
“Sir, are you very familiar with this place?”
He was probing.
But Big Black Dog indifferently withdrew its paw and said,
“This Emperor has chanced upon some records.”
Of course, it wouldn’t tell the truth to the other party.
Mu Jinglong thought hard but said nothing and said,
“I hope you have a smooth journey within these ruins!”
After finishing, he waved his hand and said, “Enter!”
Immediately, about three hundred people who came with him stepped forward and entered with him.
The people from the Crow Food Tribe also advanced with the rest.
“Let’s go, search for opportunities inside!”
“Quick!”
The people from other tribes and villages were even more eager to get ahead.
“Dead Dog, why didn’t you just wipe these people out? Letting them in is such a nuisance.”
Wu Dade, however, asked Big Black Dog, somewhat puzzled.
Big Black Dog raised its eyes, looking toward a certain direction in the sky vault, its dog mouth curling into a smirk, and said,
“Don’t rush, the big players behind these people have not yet arrived… that one should be somewhat useful.”
Wu Dade instantly understood.
This was fishing.
Allowing the people from the Wood Spirit Dynasty to enter was a way to lure out those behind them.
“Let’s go!”
Dugu Yuqing then spoke.
Soon, they passed through the mountain pass.
Behind the mountain pass was a valley.
A scorching wind hit them, along with even more powerful malevolent forces!
It was as if somewhere close by there was a great furnace, the temperature of this region extremely high.
“This place… it’s so hot!”
Wu Dade said.
“Wherever the Vermilion Bird passes becomes a fire domain…”
Big Black Dog murmured and said,
“Let’s go.”
They didn’t go far.
“Ah!”
Suddenly, a scream rang out.
Up ahead in the large group, a few cultivators who had walked a bit faster were now actually self-combusting!
They were screaming, their companions around them tried everything, but they couldn’t extinguish the fire at all.
Soon, several of them turned to ashes!
“This place, the temperature here is too high!”
“Those with lower cultivation levels will combust!”
“How much farther ahead, and how terrifying will it be?”
Many were stricken with fear.
The large entourage also came to a halt.
“Not far ahead is the Samadhi Flame Sea… Do you have the things you brought? I don’t fancy becoming a roasted crow.”
Old Crow suddenly turned his gaze towards Mu Jinglong and the others.
Mu Jinglong responded with a faint smile, saying:
“Bring them here!”
In an instant, several large chests appeared.
A coolness emanated from the chests.
Upon opening the chest, it was revealed to contain several sets of Ice Silkworm Clothes!
Mu Jinglong took a few pieces and distributed them to Mu Manqing, Old Crow, Crow Tongtian, and others in turn.
“Ice Silkworm Clothes woven from Ten Thousand Year Ice Silkworm Silk… You’re really quite generous!”
Old Crow was somewhat surprised and promptly put on the garment.
The rest of the strong cultivators received lower-quality Ice Silkworm Clothes, which they also donned.
“Hehe, I wonder if you have any other ways to safely enter this invisible fire domain?”
Mu Jinglong suddenly turned back and looked towards Big Black Dog.
He smiled and suggested, “How about this: you give us that metal piece, and we’ll give you a set of Ice Silkworm Clothes in return?”
According to Man Qing’s description, that metal piece seemed extraordinary, and it might even be related to this place.
However, since Big Black Dog’s cultivation was not simple, he dared not snatch it by force.
But Big Black Dog replied indifferently:
“Nonsense!”
Mu Jinglong’s expression darkened: “You disrespect the toast and must drink a forfeit!”
“Enter!”
Immediately, the Wood Spirit Dynasty and Crow Food Tribe collectively ventured inside.
Many people lingered here, too afraid to go on, while only a few bold ones continued forward.
“Let’s go.”
Dugu Yuqing spoke up.
He had been relatively silent and reticent on this journey, but he showed unwavering determination.
“No, Elder Brother Dugu, it seems very dangerous ahead. What if we catch fire??”
“We don’t have Ice Silkworm Clothes, either!”
Wu Dade was feeling somewhat apprehensive.
What had happened to the few people who got burned earlier was a scary sight indeed.
Big Black Dog, however, was speechless and said:
“What the hell are you wearing on your body?”
“Shameless, absolutely shameless!”
After saying that, he shook his dog head and walked forward.
Upon hearing this, Wu Dade paused and glanced at his own clothes.
Rough hemp robes… They were all made by the village aunt using the mulberry and hemp grown by their master.
His eyes suddenly lit up as he realized something.
“Wait for me!”
…
The further they went, the higher the temperature became.
In the desolate valley, one could now see tufts of crimson fire here and there!
That was… Samadhi True Fire!
The advancing troops had to carefully skirt around the Samadhi True Fire.
Along the way, more cultivators who lacked protective treasures spontaneously combusted.
Screams of agony kept rising.
“We’re about to reach the invisible fire domain soon.”
Old Crow said.
“Uncle, those guys aren’t dead yet!”
At this moment, Mu Manqing pointed out Wu Dade and the others.
Wu Dade, Dugu Yuqing, and Big Black Dog seemed to walk as if on flat ground.
There wasn’t even a single drop of sweat on their faces!
“Hmm?”
Mu Jinglong pondered and muttered:
“Could it be that they also have something to ward off the heat?”
But he hadn’t seen anything.
No matter; the real danger hadn’t arrived yet!
“Samadhi True Fire domain!”
At this time, a loud shout came from the front.
The troops halted.
Before everyone’s eyes, an invisible fire domain appeared!
There was not a single visible flame, but everyone could feel that unbearable temperature!
Space itself seemed to warp, allowing people to only see the scenery a step or two in front of them.
Just getting close made one feel as though they could melt completely.
Utterly terrifying!
Even those from the Wood Spirit Dynasty clad in Ice Silkworm Clothes wore looks of fear in their eyes at this moment.
“Enter!”
Mu Jinglong shouted loudly.
He took the lead, guiding the others forward.
They stepped into the fire domain.
Most of their Ice Silkworm Clothes instantly turned a yellowish color, their white chilling aura evaporated in an instant.
Only a few, like Mu Jinglong, were wearing Ice Silkworm Clothes that could hold up.
Their garments, made of Ten Thousand Year Ice Silkworm Silk, were different from those of the others.
At this moment, besides the people from the Wood Spirit Dynasty and Crow Food Tribe, no one else could enter.
But Wu Dade, Dugu Yuqing, and Big Black Dog continued to move forward.
They, too, stepped into the fire domain.
They ventured into the fire domain, completely unscathed!
“Uncle… they’re inside too?”
Mu Manqing pointed at them.
Mu Jinglong’s face grew stern as he said:
“We cannot allow these pests to continue causing trouble!”
No sooner had he spoken than a fiery feather appeared in his hand.
—This was a treasured relic brought back by their ancestors from the Vermilion Bird Ruins, a Vermilion Bird Feather!
It was also one of their strongest assurances for exploring the Vermilion Bird Ruins this time.
“Summon the Vermilion Bird’s Fire, burn all enemies!”
He roared softly, and with a swipe of the Vermilion Bird Feather,
a fearsome Fire Spirit suddenly appeared in the domain, like a divine bird, swooping down towards Dugu Yuqing, Wu Dade, and the others!
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