Mount Luoshen is located in the heart of the Dead Leaf Forest. The mountain range is extremely vast, like a natural chasm that separates the heart of the Dead Leaf Forest from its outer perimeter.
Mount Luoshen is not a single peak, but rather a series of interconnected peaks. Due to its proximity to the interior, high-level demonic beasts often appear there. However, these demonic beasts seem to be bound by something and do not enter the outer perimeter of the Dead Leaf Forest. Nevertheless, every year, many martial artists venture into the forest in teams in order to obtain demonic beast crystals and rare spiritual herbs.
Because Black Dragon City was located in the Dead Leaf Forest, and Xia Yue had a detailed map, they could bypass some powerful monster territories along the way. Therefore, when Qin Xin and his group arrived at the edge of Luoshen Mountain, it was already getting dark.
"Let's stay here for today, and we'll enter Mount Luoshen tomorrow."
Xia Yue put down the map in her hand, glanced at the sky, then waved for the group to stop and said.
No one objected to Xia Yue's words, since all six of them had been invited by her, and they needed her token to enter the location of the Luo Shen Sect.
"Junior Sister Xia, I wonder what the Purple Spirit Body Shaping Flower you mentioned looks like? That way, we can find it more easily once we enter."
Shi Shan's clear and melodious voice echoed out, voicing the question that the others had been wanting to ask.
"I don't know its exact appearance. I've only read about it in the palace's records. This Purple Spirit Body-Shaping Flower is purplish-red in color, and the spiritual energy within it flows like blood. The flower is solitary and usually grows in the bones of powerful, dead demonic beasts."
Xia Yue narrated in a slow and unhurried manner, her voice melodious and pleasant to the ear. By the flickering campfire, her elegant demeanor seemed somewhat out of place with the surrounding environment.
The night passed in silence. Since the group was not very familiar with each other, they all focused on cultivating their minds and keeping their energy high. Of course, under Shi Shan's arrangement, Qin Xin and the others took turns keeping watch. They were now on the edge of Luo Shen Mountain, where high-level demonic beasts could appear at any time.
The next day, as dawn broke, the entire Luoshen Mountain Range, bathed in sunlight, lay quietly on the earth like a sleeping beauty. Qin Xin and the others packed up their belongings and followed the group into the Luoshen Mountain Range.
"My brothers might be on this trip too. It would be best to avoid conflict, but if..."
Xia Yue walked in the middle of the group with Xiao Mei, and then suddenly paused and said.
"Princess Xia Yue, rest assured, I, Lin Jinglei, will definitely protect your safety!" Upon hearing this, Lin Jinglei seemed to be injected with chicken blood, and hurriedly patted his chest to guarantee it.
As the eight people entered the forest at the foot of Mount Luoshen, the dense, towering trees provided only a few faint rays of light, making the entire environment somewhat dim.
The occasional powerful roars of beasts echoing through the forest sent chills down Qin Xin and the others' spines. They exchanged glances, realizing that in such a place, carelessness could easily lead to death.
Although Qin Xin and the others didn't care about these commotions, they were still very worried every time they heard the roars of the demonic beasts.
"Go straight!"
Xia Yue held up a map, pointed directly ahead, and said.
Looking in the direction Xia Yue pointed, Qin Xin could sense through his spiritual sense that behind a lush grove of trees ahead, there were already many auras present, including quite a few martial artists at the Qi Opening Realm.
Before Qin Xin could speak, he saw that the group had already entered the lush forest. After walking for a short while, a large clearing appeared in front of them, and five figures appeared in the clearing.
The moment Qin Xin and the others appeared, the five figures who were resting immediately gripped their swords and glared at them with somewhat unfriendly eyes.
In an instant, the atmosphere became tense; if anyone made a move, a fight would break out immediately.
Qin Xin's gaze swept directly to one of the five men, a man wielding a large knife. The man was even more muscular than Shi Shan, with grotesque scars covering his explosive arms. His eyes were filled with ferocity, clearly indicating that he was a man who had tasted blood on the edge of a knife.
"Eighth Level of Awakening Realm!"
Qin Xin was also somewhat surprised. After glancing at the other people, he found that their strength was all above the fourth level of the Aperture Opening Realm. However, in the middle of the five people, there was a man in fine clothes holding a folding fan. The golden sun pattern on the folding fan was exactly the same as Xia Yue's.
"Fifth Brother, I didn't expect you to arrive first."
When Xia Yue saw the man holding the folding fan, she politely stepped forward, bowed, and said...
"Little sister, why hasn't your husband come?"
A man holding a folding fan strolled forward, a smile playing on his lips.
"I'm not married yet, so how could my brother have a brother-in-law!"
Xia Yue's expression changed slightly upon hearing this, but she suppressed her emotions and spoke calmly.
Qin Xin overheard their conversation and immediately went invisible. He had heard some rumors from Jin Yuanbao at the Eastern Wilderness Academy that Xia Yue had come to the academy to cultivate a good relationship with Ruan Yuan in order to get married on a chosen date. Ruan Yuan was the brother of Ruan Yang, whom Qin Xin had killed.
According to current legends, the founder of the Great Xia Dynasty was once a disciple of the Luoshen Sect. When the sect seemed to vanish, he was traveling in the outside world, which is why he escaped the calamity. It was also thanks to some things left behind by the Luoshen Sect that the Great Xia Dynasty became one of the three great dynasties of the Eastern Wilderness.
Like all dynasties, all royal heirs are caught in the power struggles within the palace from birth. Although siblings kill each other, the imperial family has always been ruthless. Only those who survive to the end can become the king of a country. Now, the Great Xia Dynasty only has three royal heirs left: Xia Yue, Xia Qi, and Xia Ming. Since women are not eligible to inherit the throne, they are merely tools used by the royal family to form marriage alliances with other families. Therefore, Xia Yue was directly betrothed to the Ruan clan.
Looking at the man holding a folding fan in front of him, Qin Xin guessed his identity as Xia Ming, the fifth prince of the Great Xia Dynasty.
"It's only a matter of time. But this time when we enter the Luoshen Gate, my second brother and I have already reserved those three stone tablets. I'm afraid my sister won't have much of a chance to get anything good."
Fifth Prince Xia Ming spoke casually, his eyes revealing an air of arrogance. He seemed to be used to being pampered in the royal family, and he always liked to speak in a way that made people uncomfortable.
"Hmph, let's go."
Xia Yue gave a soft snort and led the group to leave.
"bite!"
A cold glint flashed as the man wielding a large sword held the back of the blade horizontally in front of the group, blocking Qin Xin and his companions.
"The Fifth Prince hasn't finished speaking yet, and you think you can leave?"
The man spoke coldly, his powerful aura directly intimidating everyone present.
"Ba Dao, be gentle! Can't you see there's a cold and beautiful woman here? Don't scare her."
Xia Ming then turned his gaze to Zhan Qingqi, a hint of possessiveness in his eyes. He licked his lips and said...
Upon hearing this, Jiang Xinghai reacted fiercely, his true energy erupting instantly, and the five acupoints flashing, as if he were ready to make a move at any moment.
"Fifth Brother, I am not capable of inheriting the throne. If you continue like this, I might as well join forces with Second Brother."
Xia Yue's eyes were filled with disgust when she saw that her fifth brother, Xia Ming, had set his sights on Zhan Qingqi. She knew Xia Ming's character; he was a lecherous man, and few girls he set his sights on had a good ending. He had used his status to coerce and seduce many girls, and once he was tired of them, he would discard them like worn-out shoes.
"Little sister is really cunning. No wonder so many girls have already been married off, while you have managed to drag it out until now."
Upon hearing this, Xia Ming also made some plans in his mind. After all, Xia Qi was his main opponent once he entered the Luo Shen Sect. It would not be a good choice if Xia Yue and the others became enemies at this time.
"Overlord Blade, let them go!"
Xia Ming lightly waved his folding fan, but his eyes remained fixed on Zhan Qingqi, a mischievous smile playing on his lips.
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