The moment this thought crossed everyone's minds, they felt they were going mad. That was a powerful sect with three Martial Emperors—how could it be so easily destroyed? Even if Tuoba San were a Martial Emperor, he couldn't possibly do that…
Most people are aware of how powerful the Demon Cliff Sect is; back then, countless righteous sects tried to break through its defenses, but all ended in failure…
Even if they witnessed Tuoba San single-handedly destroy the Demon Cliff Sect, they would still say it was impossible, that it was an illusion…
Some people even started contacting acquaintances within the Demon Cliff Sect, trying to ascertain how Tuoba San had successfully rescued his father, but without exception, they received no reply…
Some people are already starting to panic. The Demon Cliff Sect is fundamentally different from those smaller sects. If it were to be wiped out by one person, it would become a laughing stock for the entire demonic path...
A handsome figure descended from the sky; before he even landed, his cheerful voice had already reached everyone's ears.
"Brother Tuoba, how have you been? It's only been a few days, yet the changes are already earth-shattering..."
After Yuan Xiu landed, he carefully examined Tuoba San, trying to discern the changes in his strength after breaking through to the Martial Emperor realm. However, Tuoba San's strength was well-concealed, with not a trace of his aura leaking out.
This shows that Tuoba San had strong control over his own power and did not force a breakthrough in a desperate situation...
This startled Yuan Xiu. Even he hadn't fully mastered his power yet. He had just broken through, and his soul was not yet stable, so his control over his power was not yet perfect...
In their first encounter after their breakthroughs, Yuan Xiu was utterly defeated...
However, both of them are proud and arrogant, and the outcome of the battle does not depend entirely on any one point; their trump cards are also very important...
As the Holy Son of the Demon Cloud Sect, Yuan Xiu believed his trump card was definitely stronger than that of someone who had cultivated through unorthodox methods…
"Brother Yuan, you've really surprised me. I originally wanted to say goodbye, but it seems this battle is still unavoidable..."
Seeing Yuan Xiu break through to Martial Emperor, Tuoba San not only did not back down, but became even more excited. Both sides believed that they were invincible among their peers. To find out who was truly invincible, they would have to fight...
"Farewell? What does Brother Tuoba mean by this?"
Yuan Xiu asked, puzzled…
Tuoba San took a deep breath and calmly explained.
"I thought I had already broken through to the Martial Emperor realm, so it would be unfair to duel you at this point. I plan to search for spiritual roots of heaven and earth to help my father embark on the path of cultivation as well. That's why I came to say goodbye. I don't want to leave behind a reputation for being afraid of battle..."
"Haha... Brother Tuoba is truly straightforward; he never beats around the bush. Thank you for your respect, Brother Tuoba..."
I understand from Brother Tuoba's words that you wish to search for the spiritual root of heaven and earth? Brother Tuoba, do you know where such a treasure can be found?
Yuan Xiu was very happy. This was the mutual respect between the prodigies, and he found this kind of rival-friend relationship extremely precious...
"I don't know yet, does Brother Yuan know?"
Tuoba San understood the implication in Yuan Xiu's words, so he humbly asked Yuan Xiu for clarification...
"This is no secret. Brother Tuoba will naturally find out when he goes to the Central Continent..."
The Central Continent has ten forbidden lands, one of which is the Three Absolute Forbidden Lands, and the Heavenly Spirit is said to be located within these Three Absolute Forbidden Lands…
"The Three Forbidden Zones?"
Tuoba San repeated the name of the place without any emotional fluctuation...
Seeing him like this, Yuan Xiu couldn't help but ask.
Do you know what a forbidden area means?
Tuoba San shook his head. To him, no hardship or danger mattered. As long as his father could embark on the path of cultivation, everything was worthwhile…
"Hey, let me tell you, forbidden areas mean danger. They're places where any cultivator can truly perish. Almost no one who steps into them ever comes out alive, let alone obtains any opportunities within..."
Yuan Xiu explained the dangers of the forbidden area, hoping that Tuoba San would treat it with caution...
"We cultivators are inherently defying the heavens, so we should forge ahead bravely, unafraid of any hardships or dangers. A little danger is nothing; we can overcome it..."
Tuoba San's words were very domineering, but to Yuan Xiu, they sounded like ignorance. Knowing full well the danger, yet still going to his death—that wasn't bravery, but foolishness…
"The Three Forbidden Zones are quite famous in the Central Continent. They are called the Forbidden Heaven, the Forbidden Earth, and the Forbidden Spirit. This is no joke. Under the rules, any cultivator who enters there is no different from an ordinary person. However, the dangers contained within are such that even Saint-level experts cannot escape unscathed..."
Listening to Yuan Xiu's rambling, Tuoba San only remembered one thing: the Three Forbidden Lands contained spiritual roots of heaven and earth...
"Thank you for the reminder, Brother Yuan. I will be careful..."
Yuan Xiu was speechless. He'd wasted his breath; it seemed he hadn't heard a single word…
"Alright, let's not talk about that anymore. Come with me for a cup of tea..."
Yuan Xiu gave up trying to persuade them; he couldn't stop someone from going to their death...
Soon the group arrived at a teahouse, where over a hundred people had already gathered. Judging from their auras, their strength ranged from sixth-grade Grandmasters to ninth-grade Martial Emperors…
Judging from their attire, these people all come from different sects…
These must be the holy sons of various sects; this is the Heavenly Pride Discussion Conference…
These so-called prodigies spoke eloquently, sharing some of their cultivation insights...
Some people scoffed, while others nodded earnestly, clearly having gained something...
"The Holy Son of Yuanxiu has arrived..."
One sentence seemed to ignite a conflagration, turning what was just a scholarly discussion into a blatant flattery session…
"The Holy Son Yuanxiu is so handsome..."
"Congratulations to Holy Son Yuanxiu on breaking through to Martial Emperor, becoming a role model for all of us geniuses..."
"Holy Son Yuanxiu, I am willing to guard your home and protect your property. Please accept my humble offering..."
Tuoba San looked at Yuan Xiu, his face bearing a gentle smile, responding to everyone who spoke, but the disgust and contempt in his eyes were impossible to conceal…
Surrounded by the crowd, Yuan Xiu ascended to the highest position, where everyone below looked up at him…
In order to win over these so-called holy sons, Yuan Xiu had no choice but to begin explaining some of his cultivation insights...
No one interrupted or argued with him when he spoke; they were as serious as elementary school students, and looked as if they had gained a great deal of knowledge from him…
From these people's expressions, I saw the ways of the world. What Yuan Xiu said didn't have much substance, but because he was the Holy Son of the Demon Cloud Sect and the strongest, everyone fawned over him, practically groveling before him...
"The ugliness of the human heart is nothing more than this..."
Looking at the fawning expressions on the faces of the people below, I couldn't help but mutter something under my breath...
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