Ruan Xiyan and the others flew quickly in one direction.
A lush forest gradually appeared ahead, and at the boundary between the forest and the desert, there was a shimmering lake.
"Where did these groves of trees come from in the desert? Could it be another mirage?" Yu Qiqi asked.
“This one is for real,” Ruan Xiyan said.
Ruan Xiyan and the others quickly approached the lake oasis.
This lake oasis is like a dividing line, with a clear boundary: on one side is desert, and on the other side is lush forest.
The water in the oasis lake is so clear that you can see the bottom at a glance.
When Ruan Xiyan and her group got closer, they discovered that a large number of people had gathered next to the oasis.
Disciples from various factions stood there discussing something, while remaining wary of each other.
"This lake is the only oasis in the entire secret realm, it must be extraordinary, and there might be many good things inside."
“I’ve heard from senior brothers and sisters in our sects who have entered the secret realm that they once discovered treasures near this lake,” said a disciple from one of the factions.
"It is said that this secret place is always in daylight, with no distinction between day and night, and the moonlight can never be seen. Only one day each month will the phenomenon of the sun and moon shining together will occur."
"When the sun and moon shine together, a magnificent palace will appear on this lake, and many treasures will be found inside."
"Is it true or false? Who told you this rumor?"
"I don't know where I heard it from, but it's spread from person to person, and a lot of people know about it."
"The time when the sun and moon will shine together is coming soon, which is why so many people have gathered here. It's better to believe it than not to believe it."
"That's true. We won't lose anything by waiting. Maybe we'll actually see a palace full of treasures appear."
"......"
Groups of forces gathered together, whispering and talking amongst themselves.
Ruan Xiyan scanned the surrounding crowd but did not see Luo Wanyin among them.
According to these people, rumors are spreading like wildfire that a treasure palace will appear in this lake oasis.
If Wanwan received the message, she would probably come and take a look. Could it be that she is too far away to arrive yet?
While Ruan Xiyan was deep in thought, Yu Qiqi exclaimed, "Sister Yan, a full moon has really appeared in the sky!"
Because of the surrounding yellow sand, the full moon also appeared as a hazy yellow.
As the full moon and the sun appeared in the sky at the same time, getting closer and closer until they overlapped, rolling waves emerged on the calm lake surface.
Wave after wave crashed against the ground, causing it to tremble.
The lake surface gradually became blurred, and thick mist rose up.
The lake water surged and receded to both sides, creating water steps leading into the lake in the middle.
An invisible force seemed to separate the lake water from the water steps that appeared, causing the water on both sides to rise high like a waterfall.
The lake water splashed, but the steps remained clean, without a single drop of water splashing onto them.
Someone carefully stepped onto the water-flowing steps and found that the water-flowing steps had not dissipated and were able to firmly support him.
His eyes lit up with joy, and he quickly stepped onto the stairs and walked into the lake.
Upon seeing this, the others followed in his footsteps and swarmed towards the bottom of the lake.
These water-flowing steps must be the path leading to the treasure palace.
Now, the scene of the sun and moon shining together appears, and suddenly water steps appear on the lake.
The treasure palace must be at the bottom of the lake, and you can see it by following this water-flowing staircase.
"Sister Yan, could there really be a treasure palace at the bottom of this lake? What should we do? Should we go down and take a look?" Lin Muze asked.
“We’re already here, it would be a shame not to go and see it,” Ruan Xiyan replied.
She still remembered her promise to Sikong Jian to help Tianyu Sect get into the top five.
She couldn't guarantee how many treasures her other disciples would obtain, nor did she rely on them; she couldn't place her hopes on others.
Although she obtained many treasures from the crater created by the "auspicious rain," she also had many monster cores.
But these are still not enough to guarantee that Tianyu Sect will be among the top five sects.
Therefore, we must find a way to acquire more treasures.
Ruan Xiyan and the others also stepped onto the water-flowing steps and walked down to the bottom of the lake.
At the end of the water-flowing steps is a huge and luxurious underwater palace.
The palace is blue, as if it were formed by flowing water.
"How amazing! We can actually breathe underwater." Yu Qiqi looked around in amazement.
They had reached this point, completely at the bottom of the lake, yet they did not feel any difficulty breathing.
The water-flowing steps and the entire palace seemed to be enveloped by a bubble of power, completely isolating the lake water from the world within the bubble.
They could see fish swimming in all directions, and when they touched the bubbles, they could feel a soft barrier, with ripples of power spreading out from under their palms.
The palace was vast, with countless rooms, like a maze, winding and turning.
Ruan Xiyan and her companions entered the palace and randomly went into a room, where they were greeted by a dazzling array of treasures.
"Wow! So many treasures! If we can take them out, it'll be a piece of cake for the Tianyu Sect to take a top-five spot."
"Sister Yan, this room is full of treasures too." Yu Qiqi peeked into another room connected to the main room and found that it was also full of glittering treasures.
Ruan Xiyan stood there, looking at so many treasures, her emotions unmoved, unlike Yu Qiqi and the others who were excited; instead, she was unusually calm.
So many treasures piled up here, just waiting for someone to come and take them, it's unbelievable how smoothly it's happening, something strange must be going on.
Seeing Ruan Xiyan lost in thought, Yu Qiqi asked, "Sister Yan, what's wrong? Is there a problem here?"
“These treasures are strange, don’t touch them yet.” Ruan Xiyan’s eyes were sharp.
As soon as she finished speaking, the palace began to collapse; or rather, it slowly turned into water.
"Sister Yan, could it be that someone else who entered the palace touched the treasure?" Lin Muze frowned.
Not only were the palaces around them turning into flowing water, but all the glittering treasures also instantly turned into puddles of water.
"Now is not the time to worry about these things. Let's leave first." Ruan Xiyan and the others turned and left.
The people inside the palace also ran outside in terror.
After leaving the palace, the steps leading to the lake were gone, and the bubble barrier that had previously kept the lake water away had vanished without a trace.
The rushing lake water, combined with the palace behind them turning into flowing water, instantly submerged them in the icy lake.
Ruan Xiyan and the others reacted quickly, immediately forming a spiritual energy shield to temporarily isolate the lake water that was pressing on them.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com