In the depths of Changsheng Mountain lies an ancient forest.

This forest appears swallowed by darkness, as black as ink, with not a sliver of light able to penetrate it.

The withered trees stretch upwards like the claws of evil spirits abruptly sprouting from the Netherworld, their roots deeply embedded in the ground, exuding the menacing decay of ages past.

The bark of the trees is cracked, resembling twisted faces of agony, silently narrating the eerie history of this forest.

Amidst the trees, an elusive black mist coils and swirls like a ghost, as if alive, wrapping tendrils around the withered trunks.

A mysterious layer of moisture covers the ground, as if it were a vast swamp, ready to drag any living beings stepping foot there into an endless abyss.

Occasionally, a cold wind of unknown origin blows, causing the trees to creak eerily, while the black mist drifts with the wind, altering its shape...

"Are you sure we want to go in?"

Standing at the edge of the ancient forest, Qi Xiu frowned slightly. He sensed a potent but inexplicably eerie dragon energy emanating from within.

Previously, upon first arriving at Changsheng Mountain, he had also detected a hint of dragon energy.

He had assumed it was a dragon vein naturally nurtured within the majestic mountain.

But now, it seemed, the source of that dragon energy was actually this place.

"You don't want to go in? This is the only known Fallen Dragon Land in the Central Earth. Previously, the Dragon-subduing Nail used by Yan Huang Daoist and me at the Lethean Sea Cliff to restrain the Evil Maitreya originated from here."

Mentioning Yan Huang Daoist, Hu Tianzong cast a suspicious glance at Qi Xiu.

He clearly had returned from the Great Tang Era with Yan Huang Daoist.

Yet when he emerged from the True Dragon Law Realm, he encountered Qi Xiu and Dongfang Qing.

Qi Xiu explained that Yan Huang Daoist was severely injured while operating the Time Array and had gone into seclusion to heal.

Additionally, Qi Xiu claimed to have his own method to open the True Dragon Law Realm.

However, Hu Tianzong wasn't entirely convinced by this explanation, even suspecting that Yan Huang Daoist and Qi Xiu might actually be the same person.

But after traveling together for so long, he had tried countless methods.

Ultimately, all indications showed that Yan Huang Daoist and Qi Xiu, be it their physical or spiritual signatures, and even their destinies, were entirely distinct.

If two such disparate individuals were one and the same, then this incarnation ability would be quite extraordinary.

Even with heavy suspicion in his heart, Hu Tianzong couldn't definitively determine that Qi Xiu was Yan Huang Daoist.

Sensing Hu Tianzong's gaze, Qi Xiu smiled within, resigning to himself.

Attempting any deception against a prodigy like Hu Tianzong, without leaving a single trace, was simply impossible.

Fortunately, he hadn't left any substantial evidence, leaving Hu Tianzong to mere speculation.

"Fallen Dragon Land..." Hearing the name, Qi Xiu's True Dragon Mark tingled with a fleeting legacy of information surfacing in his mind.

Fallen Dragon. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

A True Dragon that died an unnatural death!

Unnatural deaths are common among All Heavens and Myriad Races, as accidents can happen to anyone.

But the True Dragon Clan is different.

As Heaven and Earth main characters, Supreme of Ten Thousand Spirits.

The True Dragon Clan is innately sacred, even a newly born Little Dragon possesses the power of Great Perfection at the Blood-Stained Realm, with power growing exponentially with every breath.

Upon reaching adulthood, the True Dragon Clan members naturally attain the Primordial Spirit Realm strength.

According to Dragon Clan law, a Little Dragon cannot leave the Dragon Palace until it reaches maturity.

Thus, if a Fallen Dragon incident involves a True Dragon, it's most likely an adult True Dragon, meaning a Primordial Spirit True Honor.

For an adult True Dragon to meet its demise.

What kind of existence would it take to accomplish that?

Moreover, the True Dragon Clan, being innately sacred, if they die with unresolved anger, would transform the Fallen Dragon Land into a forbidden zone.

If indeed, a piece of Fallen Dragon Land was formed by an adult True Dragon.

Not to mention the two of them as True Monarchs of the Dao Body.

Even a Primordial Spirit True Honor entering might be trapped inside.

"Do you know how perilous this place is? For you and me, even a Primordial Spirit True Honor wouldn't dare guarantee safe entry and exit."

Shaking his head, Qi Xiu slowly retreated two steps.

Fallen Dragon Land must hold exotic treasures; this much is certain.

But risking one's life for a few treasures isn't his style.

"Would I have called you here if it were too dangerous? Look at this."

With a mysterious smile, Hu Tianzong reached into his Crimson Great Cloak, spreading his hand to reveal a small tuft of pure, snow-white hair, entwined with faint strands of Divine Light.

"This is..." Noticing the hair in Hu Tianzong's palm, a purple glint flashed in Qi Xiu's eyes.

An entity entirely snow-white, flawless and ethereal, with nine tails swaying elegantly at its back, exuding an aura of noble transcendence, slowly emerged before him.

"This is the Life-Swapping Hair bestowed by our Three Elder Masters.

Wrap a wisp of our aura around this hair and then embed it into a creature's body, forming the Life-Swapping Technique.

Should anything happen to us in this Fallen Dragon Land, the technique will activate immediately, not only dispelling calamities but also extracting us from the Fallen Dragon Land."

Listening to Hu Tianzong's introduction of the Life-Swapping Hair, Qi Xiu lifted his head in curiosity:

"You've prepared so meticulously; it seems you've long coveted this Fallen Dragon Land."

"Hehehe, consider this: if there was a treasure trove at your doorstep constantly beckoning you, wouldn't you be tempted?

Rest assured, we'll only explore the periphery of the Fallen Dragon Land, not venture deeper.

I found my Dragon-subduing Nail here last time."

Rubbing his hands together, Hu Tianzong patiently encouraged Qi Xiu for quite some time. It was evident this young leader of the Hu Family had long desired to explore the Fallen Dragon Land.

Yet he had been unable to due to family restrictions and hadn't found a suitable partner.

With the stars aligning today, if he didn't seize the chance to explore the Fallen Dragon Land, he feared he'd be left unfulfilled for a long time.

"You rascal, fine, I'll accompany you just this once."

Seeing the eager look on Hu Tianzong's face, Qi Xiu couldn't help but shake his head with a chuckle. His friend had gone to such lengths and even brought out the Life-Swapping Hair bestowed by Third Master Hu. If he didn't accompany him now, it would likely be a lifelong regret.

With sufficient safeguards, Qi Xiu couldn't help but feel intrigued by the Fallen Dragon Land.

After all, compared to the outsider Hu Tianzong.

He was a genuine True Dragon.

If the Fallen Dragon Land truly held any exotic treasures, he might have a chance to claim them.

Furthermore, he was intensely curious about what circumstances produced such a Fallen Dragon Land.

Seeing Qi Xiu agree, Hu Tianzong was overjoyed. He immediately began performing the Life-Swapping Technique, thoroughly preparing for the journey.

The two then stepped into the ancient forest, black as ink, seemingly ready to devour everything.

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