Chapter 1760 - 1743: Sand Palace
On the Third Treasure Star, sand swirled in the sky, casting the world in darkness, as raging winds howled, forming a rare Cosmic Gang Wind. Without transcending one’s mortal body, there’s no way to withstand it.
Yet, even for those at the Earth Spirit Realm, being in such an environment felt discomforting.
Thirty-plus Spirit Kings of the Blue Demon Star Domain hovered in the air.
"Haha, Xiao Ye Spirit King truly lives up to his reputation. Together, we can definitely sweep through the Third Treasure Star and seize the treasure."
Wan Lingxiao laughed heartily, but a glint of coldness flickered deep in his eyes.
"First Spirit King, can you tell me what treasure lies on the Third Treasure Star?" Xiao Ye asked calmly.
The gathering of Wan Lingxiao and so many Spirit Kings here must signify something extraordinary.
"If I’m not mistaken, the owner of this Starry Sky Secret Realm once created a star domain force, much like Lord Blue Demon."
"This star domain force has since fallen, and its owner died here, forming this Starry Sky Secret Realm. The treasures of the star domain force are scattered across the Five Treasure Stars."
"In the desert of the Third Treasure Star, a ’Sand Palace’ was once discovered, containing an abundance of treasures. This news spread, drawing many Earth Spirit Realm experts from the nine major star domain forces here to search. Naturally, the Blue Demon Star Domain won’t fall behind."
Wan Lingxiao said with a faint smile.
"I see."
Xiao Ye looked ahead, seeing the glittering, golden desert, flowing like water, undulating like mountains and slopes, ever-changing, blocking their path forward.
Xiao Ye attempted to release his spiritual sense but felt that the suppression of spiritual sense here was far more terrifying than on the Fourth Treasure Star. His spiritual sense could only cover about a thousand steps.
"The Third Treasure Star is an ancient star turned desert, fraught with dangers. But with Xiao Ye Spirit King among us, those dangers are insignificant. Let’s set off immediately."
"Rumor has it that the palace is elusive and hard to track; finding it won’t be easy."
Wan Lingxiao said with a smile, then flickered into motion, flying ahead.
"This guy..."
Xiao Ye frowned slightly, watching Wan Lingxiao’s back.
He had no grudge with Wan Lingxiao, but the overly cordial attitude was rather peculiar.
Moreover, some of the Spirit Kings around Wan Lingxiao were under Ethan Law Enforcement Officer.
Coupled with Yasi’s warning, it made Xiao Ye vigilant.
"Before absorbing Cosmic Origin Energy, this person might have commanded my attention, but now..."
Xiao Ye smiled slightly, shaking his head.
Any conspiracy or plot is empty in the face of absolute strength.
Even at the same Earth Spirit Realm, with Wan Lingxiao’s eyesight, he likely couldn’t discern Xiao Ye’s realm clearly under normal circumstances.
With this thought, Xiao Ye beckoned, leading the disgruntled Yasi forward.
"Hmph!"
The Second System Spirit King, Xu Luantian, snorted coldly, but Xiao Ye paid him no mind.
The group flew swiftly ahead.
"Are these Spirit Kings of the Blue Demon Star Domain?"
"Not good, their First Spirit King, Wan Lingxiao, is with them. Retreat!"
"Damn, and there’s Blue Demon Star Domain’s Death God Spirit King, Xiao Ye, how did they end up together?"
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After flying some distance, they encountered Spirit Kings from other star domains.
These Spirit Kings had only just approached, but upon seeing Xiao Ye and Wan Lingxiao, they retreated in fright, not daring to provoke them.
One could say that the names of Xiao Ye and Wan Lingxiao were known among Spirit Kings of surrounding major star domain forces. Who would dare challenge such a lineup?
Bang!
Suddenly, the desert below exploded, shadowy figures like long spears glinted with cold gleams, rising into the air, raining down torrentially on the group.
"What is this?" Xiao Ye exclaimed in surprise.
"Do not panic, Xiao Ye Spirit King, these are merely exotic beasts born on the Third Treasure Star," Wan Lingxiao laughed aloud, advancing instead of retreating, boldly facing them.
Bang bang bang bang!
Wan Lingxiao’s green robe fluttered in the wind, exuding a carefree elegance. He neither dodged nor evaded, as the shadowy figures seemed drawn to him, enveloping him completely.
Yet before these shadows could touch him, they emitted dense muffled sounds, bursting into powder and scattering.
In the next moment, Wan Lingxiao shouted loudly, his palm slamming into the desert below, sending dust flying. Amidst the commotion, agonizing cries sounded, dark green blood gushing skyward, then silence reigned.
"Such formidable defense, I wonder how it compares to my Second Scripture," Xiao Ye’s eyes brightened.
Wan Lingxiao, despite being a Spirit King, did not wear a Spirit King Battle Armor, and today Xiao Ye understood why—the opponent’s defense was terrifying. That alone was enough to dominate the Earth Spirit Realm.
"Wan Lingxiao’s strongest ability is his defense; otherwise, he wouldn’t be called the Longevity Spirit King," Yasi grumbled, still miffed.
Xiao Ye didn’t mind, smiling slightly.
Wan Lingxiao’s defense was indeed terrifying, his power formidable. Along the way, most of the exotic beast attacks they encountered were effortlessly dealt with by Wan Lingxiao.
Occasionally, Xiao Ye intervened, swiftly resolving the fights without showing off.
Simultaneously, he gauged Wan Lingxiao’s strength.
With that dreadful defense, Wan Lingxiao could undoubtedly contend against early-stage Heavenly Spirit Realm warriors.
Indeed worthy of being the First Spirit King.
It’s worth mentioning that Xiao Ye noticed that the Spirit Kings around Wan Lingxiao were constantly vigilant, seemingly expecting a greater danger to strike them.
The world was vast, and the spirit sense of Earth Spirit Realm was suppressed, making it easy to lose direction. Finding a palace in such a vast desert world was truly difficult.
Yet no one gave up.
Along the way, Xiao Ye saw that there were no fewer than ten thousand Earth Spirit Realm experts searching, just like them.
Bang!
After a half-month of risky flight, the desert began to tremble, causing the Cosmic Spiritual Energy on the Treasure Star to become agitated.
A sandstorm like a gigantic jiao dragon, under the ravaging wind, soared to the heavenly dome, countless sands tumbling, condensing into a massive structure.
The structure resembled an ancient Heavenly Court, its outline gradually emerging, causing the Earth Spirit Realm experts searching on the Treasure Star to erupt in excitement.
Swish swish swish!
In the next moment, these Earth Spirit Realm experts shot forward like arrows, rushing toward the structure.
"This must be the ’Sand Palace’ on the Third Treasure Star!"
Staring at the enormous shadow in the sky, Xiao Ye drew a breath, his gaze aflame with excitement.
If it’s as Wan Lingxiao described, then the palace surely holds a vast quantity of Cosmic Spiritual Treasures, maybe even the White Light Stone Milk.
Buzz!
Just as everyone prepared to charge in, suddenly the world went silent, even the sound of sand raging vanished, and only an enchanting flute melody filled the air.
The flute melody seemed to become the sole sound in the world, like spring water gently splashing, like a pure snow lotus atop a high peak, as if cleansing the soul, causing ripples in the void.
The Earth Spirit Realm experts who had been eagerly rushing toward the palace all froze, as if struck by lightning, stopping in their tracks, faces filled with fear as they looked toward a certain direction.
Like the enchanting flute melody was a requiem.
"He has arrived!"
Even Wan Lingxiao wore a solemn expression, slowly exhaling, then casting a cold gaze toward Xiao Ye.