Zhou Yan’s almost instinctive question left Jia Yongheng momentarily stunned.

Immediately, Jia Yongheng seemed to recall Zhou Yan’s profound origins and nodded, saying, "Indeed, you brothers are very clear about this matter. Yes, it was the Land of Enlightenment where the Moral King achieved his King status and journeyed west out of Hangu Pass."

Since then, Hangu Pass became the Ancient Land of Hangu, severed by the Heavenly Road, turning into a unique Enlightenment Space, which can also be called the King’s Inheritance Space of the Moral King."

"This kind of space is actually somewhat similar to the Elf Domain’s Elf Domain Sea, though there are some differences in nature."

Jia Yongheng did not hide anything from Zhou Yan; instead, he explained further.

Zhou Yan nodded, saying, "I understand this as well, but now that we have arrived here, it seems we can truly seek out the Moral King this time."

Zhou Yan’s words made Jia Yongheng agree profoundly.

"If we can’t find it now, then I’m afraid there is no life in this world that can. This endeavor is unbelievably difficult."

Jia Yongheng lamented.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yan also deeply agreed.

Afterward, Zhou Yan and Jia Yongheng discussed some matters regarding the Moral King, and Jia Yongheng told Zhou Yan about some aspects of the Moral King’s Enlightenment.

During this exchange, their speed was not slow, swiftly traversing through the Ancient Land of Hangu.

The direction they locked onto was the same — a distant, desolate but ancient ruined city.

That place was evidently the core of the Ancient Land of Hangu.

However, when they were still an endless distance from that ruined city, a figure suddenly emerged from the void, unexpectedly appearing and blocking Zhou Yan and Jia Yongheng’s path.

This figure, dressed in a blue Daoist robe, sat firmly on the back of a giant blue water buffalo.

He gazed at Zhou Yan and Jia Yongheng with a calm demeanor, his expression unchanged, appearing completely indifferent to their arrival.

However, he blocked Zhou Yan and Jia Yongheng’s path, making them feel that there was no road ahead, as all paths were severed by this person’s obstruction.

Upon seeing this person, Zhou Yan couldn’t help but be slightly surprised. This person was actually Qingniu Taoist Yin Tianshu.

Zhou Yan had always known that Yin Tianshu had some connection with the Moral King but never expected to encounter Yin Tianshu here.

Moreover, at this moment, Yin Tianshu seemed extraordinarily remarkable; his strength was astonishing, and his aura appeared unbelievably profound and long-lasting, unimaginable!

After seeing Yin Tianshu, Zhou Yan couldn’t help but speak, "Yin Tianshu, what do you mean by blocking this place? Do you intend to fight another battle?"

Zhou Yan’s cold inquiry made Jia Yongheng also look at Yin Tianshu with serious eyes.

Yin Tianshu, however, did not respond, seemingly ignoring Zhou Yan’s words completely.

Instead, he looked at Jia Yongheng and said, "Destiny Monarch? Eternal Immortality’s creator Jia Yongheng, if you wish to pass here, you must battle me. If you win, you will have the right to proceed. If you lose, then perish here."

His tone was rather peculiar, evidently not in the manner of the real Yin Tianshu.

Zhou Yan was also somewhat surprised. After a brief analysis, he suddenly found that this Yin Tianshu was not the true Yin Tianshu but a being extremely similar to Qingniu Taoist Yin Tianshu. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

Certainly, Yin Tianshu was very powerful, but nowhere near as formidable as this being.

Not to mention, after Yin Tianshu became an Evil Spirit, even if his Realm and Combat Power increased significantly, he was by no means a match for Zhou Yan.

Yet this apparent Yin Tianshu, his Combat Power was likely at a Half-step Monarch level, an extraordinary feat.

Zhou Yan discerned this point, and how could Jia Yongheng fail to see it?

"So you’re not Yin Tianshu, then you must be the Shepherd, a guardian under the Moral King."

Jia Yongheng nodded slightly, immediately revealing the identity of this being.

The Qingniu Taoist, hearing this, neither confirmed nor denied it, only saying, "Make your move."

"Alright!"

Jia Yongheng did not refuse, instantly agreeing.

Subsequently, he stepped forward, shielding Zhou Yan behind him.

Zhou Yan did not step forward proactively. Jia Yongheng’s actions made Zhou Yan understand his intentions, and he did not argue.

Meanwhile, Zhou Yan began to absorb the abundant energy of this world, starting to heal his injuries while preparing to observe the battle between Jia Yongheng and the Qingniu Taoist.

This battle erupted almost within a single breath, with the Qingniu Taoist’s figure transforming into a terrifying purple aura.

The purple aura formed a massive nebula, directly enveloping Jia Yongheng, descending towards the top of Jia Yongheng’s head.

At that moment, the purple Qi transformed into a massive phantom of a fierce beast, delivering a fatal blow towards Jia Yongheng’s Eternal Spirit.

Jia Yongheng gathered the Luck Power, showcasing an incredibly refined force, forming an overpowering Invincible Fist Intent.

The Fist Intent soared through the sky, instantly clashing with the invincible purple Qi.

At the instant of their collision, the endless purple Qi suddenly split into three, transforming into three purple energies, counterattacking Jia Yongheng’s force.

"Boom boom boom—"

The three streams of purple Qi collided with the Fist Intent, causing the sky and earth to tremble violently, a wave of Destruction Energy surging towards the heavens as if to annihilate everything.

However, these furious energies, upon impacting Zhou Yan, were devoured by Zhou Yan’s Emperor Qi Dragon Swallowing Heaven Technique, instead starting to refine with King Thunder and Flame to heal his own Eternal Spirit’s wounds.

Although this action caused some damage to Zhou Yan’s own Eternal Spirit, on the whole, the benefits outweighed the disadvantages.

As long as this point existed, no matter the process, Zhou Yan remained indifferent.

As for the endless pain from the impact on his Eternal Spirit’s wounds, Zhou Yan didn’t consider it at all.

The battle began swiftly but ended even faster.

After hundreds of intense exchanges, Jia Yongheng dispersed all the purple Qi, his endless Fist Intent derived a Gray Dragon Dragon Form, and a punch landed on Qingniu Taoist’s chest.

Qingniu Taoist’s figure was sent flying backward, but then the Green Bull suddenly ’mooed’, releasing a purple Qi cloud wrapping him up, appearing intact on the back of the Green Bull.

Qingniu Taoist’s fragmented and chaotic Daoist robe restored its original luster, and he looked refreshed without any sign of damage as if he hadn’t fought at all.

Conversely, Jia Yongheng lacked such recovery capability, thus appeared quite disheveled, his entire Combat Armor showing cracks and numerous signs of severe damage.

Despite that, both sides seemed uninterested in continuing the fight.

Jia Yongheng had obviously gained victory, naturally qualified to proceed.

Yin Tianshu transformed into a Dao body, becoming a bizarre little bald shepherd boy.

The shepherd boy descended from the Green Bull’s back, bowing three times consecutively towards Jia Yongheng.

Jia Yongheng was somewhat surprised but didn’t stop him.

After the shepherd boy bowed, he glanced at Jia Yongheng with shimmering eyes and said, "Jia Yongheng and Zhou Yan, Master already knew you would arrive. But if you can’t defeat me upon arrival, then you don’t qualify to reach a certain place. Having defeated me, you naturally gain that qualification. So, follow me."

The shepherd boy spoke as he turned and rode the bull with great speed.

Jia Yongheng and Zhou Yan shared a glance and promptly followed.

Only after the Green Bull had flown a certain distance, entering the domain within the ruins, did it disappear.

The ancient land within the ruins was not simply a ruin; it held many ancient Void Arrays.

These arrays linked together, forming a very peculiar shape, resembling a chaos or a sitting infant.

"Gathering Qi to become gentle, like an infant?"

Suddenly, upon seeing such arrays, Zhou Yan recalled a scripture line from the Ancient Taoist Scripture.

Instinctively, Zhou Yan deeply gazed at the array platform formed by these arrays.

That gaze, he had seen that this array connected the four directions of the Void, forming a true infant-like entity, creating a unique state of chaos.

This is an embodiment of the Dao of Wuwei, and is a place of Dao Trace for the Moral King to comprehend the King Dao.

"Indeed, the Moral King once diligently cultivated here, and this place is filled with Dao Traces. If I had time, I could also comprehend many things here, at least delve deeper into the Three Pure Ones Dao."

In his heart, Zhou Yan contemplated, while the Green Bull already manifested a certain form and aura at the infant’s position, like a projection there, waiting for Zhou Yan and Jia Yongheng to enter within.

And this projection undoubtedly had a surveillance intent, as without permission, Zhou Yan and Jia Yongheng’s private contemplation of the King Dao here would be disrespectful to the Moral King.

Zhou Yan glanced at Jia Yongheng, noticing Jia Yongheng displaying a pondering expression towards this infant-like formation, clearly identifying the issue.

However, Jia Yongheng didn’t delve deeply into thought; instead, he explained to Zhou Yan, "This is the method of gathering Qi to become gentle, a foundation for creating the King’s Rules. But we’re here on business, so we can’t comprehend the Dao here."

"It’s fine for you to look, Zhou Yan, as long as you don’t delve into comprehension."

"This is an unspoken rule among Kings."

Jia Yongheng’s explanation was something Zhou Yan already knew, but Jia Yongheng seemed to assume Zhou Yan hadn’t fully recovered many memories related to Kings, so he often provided explanations.

Zhou Yan didn’t clarify his situation, so upon hearing, he merely nodded, indicating he understood.

Afterward, Jia Yongheng utilized Luck Power, connecting to the infant-like Chaos Ancient Formation, and nine Singularities descended, rotating like a blooming flower, enveloping Zhou Yan and Jia Yongheng.