The moment the Formless Demon Corpse entered the Grotto Heaven, Wen Jiu sensed several familiar auras through the corpse. The three major demonic auras of the Blood Demon Sect existed within the Grotto Heaven, along with an even stronger demonic aura that even the Blood Demon Sect’s three major demonic auras had to avoid.

"I hope there will be some surprises." In Lengxi Mountain, Wen Jiu looked expectantly towards the depths of the Grotto Heaven.

Wen Jiu could clearly sense that something seemed to be enticing him from afar.

This feeling was very familiar.

But he couldn’t recall for the moment.

Soon.

Everyone entered the Grotto Heaven.

The entrance to the Grotto Heaven closed as well, and the Fake Pill Spirit Suppressing Army guided everyone forward step by step, "This area is the edge of the Grotto Heaven, there’s nothing left to explore here. Your destination is the core area. Whatever you gain upon entering the core area depends on your individual fortunes."

As the Fake Pill Spirit Suppressing Army led the way, a familiar face appeared before the cultivators.

Of course.

Few had seen him in person.

But everyone had seen his portrait.

It was Yi Nian Guan Shan.

The spiritual leader of Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks, the ancestral patriarch.

The appearance of Yi Nian Guan Shan also thoroughly dispelled the doubts and suspicions of a few; after all, with the patriarch here, could he intend to harm them? With the patriarch present, he would naturally protect their safety.

"Greet the patriarch!"

"Greet the patriarch!"

Tens of thousands spoke in unison.

Their voices resounded like thunder.

Yi Nian Guan Shan smiled benevolently, looking kindly down at everyone, "No wonder you are the outstanding youths of my Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks. With you, the future of Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks is assured. Even if I were to fall, I could close my eyes in peace."

These words moved many cultivators deeply.

Because they had already heard that the patriarch did not have long to live.

No one doubted this, for why else would the Three Life Gates dare to attack?

Now, with the patriarch’s days numbered, his thoughts were still on Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks, on them. How could one not be moved?

"Patriarch..."

"Don’t say that, patriarch. Without you, there wouldn’t be Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks!"

"Patriarch!"

Many were even moved to tears.

Yi Nian Guan Shan sighed emotionally, his eyes also moistening, "To live to see your generation rise, I am content."

After expressing these feelings, Yi Nian Guan Shan continued, "There’s no need for further words. The opportunity lies ahead in the Stone Array. What you gain depends on your fate. Even if you obtain a Yin Sha Evil Spirit, it belongs to you. No one can take it, and if anyone tries, I will be the first to disagree. Of course, opportunities come with risks, but I believe there isn’t a coward among the children of my Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks!"

These words once again stirred waves of enthusiasm, and the eyes of nearly ten thousand cultivators were filled with fearlessness.

Yi Nian Guan Shan nodded in satisfaction.

Wen Jiu watched this scene, feeling speechless.

If it weren’t for sensing the presence of living blood in the Grotto Heaven, and the traces of blood remaining on the Magical Artifact guarding the entrance, and knowing that Zang Qianjian was hidden within the Grotto Heaven’s shadows, he might have believed it.

This Yi Nian Guan Shan, astoundingly, was targeting his own people.

Instead of exploiting subjugates, he collaborated with outsiders against his own.

Of course.

Beyond feeling emotion.

Wen Jiu was more curious about what had been discovered.

What could lead to such actions?

...

Half an hour later.

When immersed in darkness, with a Giant Stone Formation looming faintly in the shadows, Wen Jiu finally understood why. Divine Sense, flight, and other abilities were prohibited by the Giant Stone Formation. Even Golden Core cultivators could only walk, run, and jump like Qi Refining Cultivators. When Yi Nian Guan Shan mentioned that the opportunity lay within the Giant Stone Formation, Wen Jiu’s gaze, through the Formless Demon Corpse, suddenly fixed on a massive, tree-shaped black shadow that appeared in the formation.

At that moment, Wen Jiu suddenly rose from Lengxi Mountain, setting aside what he was doing, focusing entirely on sensing the aura emanating from it.

It was the True Spirit Divine Tree.

But it was not the kind found in the Ten Thousand Demon Abyss.

The True Spirit Divine Tree of the Ten Thousand Demon Abyss was technically a fusion of demon technique and blood energy, not a real True Spirit Divine Tree.

Yet, the aura faintly revealed within the Giant Stone Formation was filled with vitality, clearly a living tree. The abundant life force was far greater than that of the True Spirit Demon Tree.

If the True Spirit Demon Tree was starlight, then this True Spirit Divine Tree was moonlight—they were completely different in magnitude. Of course, this was merely in terms of life force, as they were two different kinds of trees, and Wen Jiu was judging through the faint perception of the Formless Demon Corpse, so the accuracy was still unknown.

But what could be confirmed was that this True Spirit Divine Tree was genuine.

Whether it was related to the True Spirit Root or not required further investigation.

"The opportunity is before you. The farther you go, the greater your harvest." Yi Nian Guan Shan spoke again.

But many disciples of Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks, realizing the presence of restrictions and hearing the roars of True Demons within the Giant Stone Formation, immediately became clear-headed. Especially upon discovering that Divine Sense couldn’t be used, and they couldn’t fly with Magical Artifacts, they could only walk like low-level Qi Refining Cultivators. The cultivators were extremely calm.

However, many believed Yi Nian Guan Shan would protect them, so they gritted their teeth and resolved to venture inside.

At this moment, a Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator approached Li Yan again, speaking gravely, "Junior Brother Li Yan, the patriarch said there are significant opportunities inside. Are you sure you don’t want to join us? This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance, and if you miss it, you might not get another one in this lifetime."

"No." Though tempted, Li Yan, recalling Wen Jiu’s previous warning, ultimately shook his head in refusal, "I wish my senior brothers a bountiful return. I won’t wander recklessly this time."

"You, boy, don’t come begging to me later." That Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator said no more and quickly joined those entering the Giant Stone Formation.

After they left, Li Yan quickly transmitted a message, "Elder, are we really not joining the others? If we team up, the chance of acquiring the opportunity is undoubtedly greater, and the risk must be less."

"Remember, follow me, and don’t touch anything within the Stone Formation. There are no opportunities there for you." Wen Jiu reminded again and controlled the Formless Demon Corpse to follow behind the others entering the Giant Stone Formation.

Li Yan hesitated for a few moments but nodded, following the Formless Demon Corpse without any doubt in Wen Jiu’s words.

Only trust.

And because of this trust, he even started to doubt whether there was any opportunity in the Stone Formation at all.

If there truly was an opportunity, would the elder tell him not to touch anything?

Upon considering this question, Li Yan suddenly wondered if he should warn his fellow brothers.

But then again, if he said anything, not only would they not believe him, they would probably mock him as a fool.

Meanwhile, as everyone entered the Giant Stone Formation, Yi Nian Guan Shan disappeared from outside the formation with a flicker, quickly arriving beside Zang Qianjian, who was observing the formation from miles away.

"I’ve already increased the number of Foundation Establishment Cultivators, so they should be able to go further within the formation. But our Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks has a limited number of Foundation Establishment Cultivators, and if too many die in this place, the war in the Divine Fall Mountain Range might be affected, and the Three Life Gates would surely notice something."

Yi Nian Guan Shan spoke solemnly, with an obvious implication that they needed assistance, which Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks alone couldn’t provide.

But Zang Qianjian paid no attention to Yi Nian Guan Shan’s implications and simply replied indifferently, "Look further ahead. Compared to the hidden treasure of the Blood Phoenix Demon Monarch, what do a few Foundation Establishment Cultivators matter? Once you acquire this hidden treasure and further your cultivation, Foundation Establishment Cultivators will line up to join Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks.

Moreover, if you handle this matter well, General Lin will become your biggest backer, and then recruiting Golden Core cultivators will be as easy as pie. So, put away your small thoughts and focus on your task, which is the true path."

After Zang Qianjian finished speaking, Yi Nian Guan Shan remained silent for a long while before finally speaking calmly, as if he had made up his mind, "I will continue to send more Foundation Establishment Cultivators, and find the way to the center of the Giant Stone Formation as quickly as possible."

However, Yi Nian Guan Shan not only made this decision but also decided to shut down that Magical Artifact.

Zang Qianjian wants to always stay out of trouble and profit from the chaos, but that’s impossible!