"Indeed, it's time."

"And the space behind the two pillars is quite vast."

Lu Yuan nodded. Although the Martial Arts Celestial Eye couldn't glimpse the entirety of Kunlun Mountain,

it could still perceive some details. Otherwise, it wouldn't be considered one of the strongest human treasures.

Especially in its perception, it seemed to notice some dangers inside.

It appeared entirely different from the previous Mythical Secret Realm of Kongtong Mountain.

In his previous life, he had never visited Kunlun.

But he knew there were dangers within.

Many Outer Realm Creatures had fallen, not because of internal strife over some fortune, but due to a major crisis.

Though they eventually escaped, it was very difficult, and many people died, including many Earth Awakened.

This is why Lu Yuan chose not to bring Zhu Qingyu and others along.

The danger inside was beyond their ability to handle.

Especially for himself.

He didn't know what the danger really was.

"Miss Jiang, in your view, how much longer until this place opens?"

Without delving deeper into his thoughts, Lu Yuan turned to smile at Jiang Ningxian beside him.

"It's hard to say. It could be an hour, maybe two, or even a day." The latter shook her head, indicating that the rules of heaven and earth related to space were somewhat advanced, requiring at least the eighth stage of the path of evolution, the Great Saint Realm.

Otherwise, even a Saint would be unable to reach it; though she had many means,

she was also quite helpless in this regard.

"Is that so?"

Lu Yuan nodded and said with a smile, "Then let's wait patiently. We have plenty of time."

With that, he looked at the light emanating from the two pillars,

and the occasionally forming characters 'Celestial Gate.'

Celestial Gate.

Mount Tai also had one, but with a 'South' added.

Quite interesting.

"Look, they're both humans, a perfect pair. You followed along the way, did you gain any benefits?"

Behind them, the Spiritual Monkey approached the Nine-tailed Fox King, pointing at Lu Yuan and Jiang Ningxian, speaking with a tone of admiration.

With its special bloodline and strong powers, it recognized that the young girl with the surname Jiang was inherently strong, belonging to the type that should not be provoked. It also thought the Nine-tailed Fox King might be wanting to vie with the other for attention, thus offered a reminder.

"What do you know, monkey? Off with you!"

The Nine-tailed Fox King was instantly annoyed upon hearing this, and directly rebuked.

She actually had no particular thoughts, just a simple interest in Lu Yuan.

Of course, she also knew she couldn't compare to Jiang Ningxian, the gap was apparent in many ways.

But that was something she couldn't say out loud.

The Peacock King saw this spectacle, feeling a bit helpless, but said nothing. Let them have their spat, he was used to it anyway.

And so.

Time kept flowing.

Some Earth Awakened, along with Exotic Beasts, occasionally came up to greet Lu Yuan with great politeness.

However, they didn't disturb him much, offering utmost respect.

As for Outer Realm Creatures, they kept an even lower profile.

They remained silent from start to finish.

Meanwhile, Lu Yuan and Jiang Ningxian kept observing the changes in Kunlun Mountain.

Each had their methods to explore some details, with their interactions aimed at gathering more information.

Of course, there was also a subtle competition to see what extent each could reach—essentially, a kind of duel.

Simultaneously,

in a hidden corner,

a group appeared, very low-key, seemingly trying not to be noticed.

They carried a mysterious force that could hide their presence.

Thus, nobody knew about them.

"Young Miss, we have no information or records about that woman by Lu Yuan's side,"

Uncle Zuo spoke, looking far into the distance at Jiang Ningxian's silhouette, lost in thought: "However, in my perception, that girl seems very ordinary, nothing special."

"That's because your bloodline isn't strong enough."

Zhou Yunqiong shook her head, with icy eyes, continuing: "That woman is very extraordinary."

For reasons unknown, when she saw a girl beside Lu Yuan who surpassed her in both temperament and appearance, a trace of anger rose in her heart, feeling quite uncomfortable.

Especially sensing the immense power of that girl's bloodline, which she couldn't fathom, made the emotion even stronger.

"Lu Yuan, is this why you ignore me? You indeed have someone to rely on."

She thought while gazing at Jiang Ningxian, still speculating.

Is she from the Earth's human race,

or from the Outer Realm?

If she's from the Outer Realm, what race does she belong to?

Beside her, Uncle Zuo, seeing this, remained silent, simply continued watching Kunlun Mountain in the distance. Suddenly, his eyes changed slightly: "Young Miss, it seems to be opening."

Zhou Yunqiong, hearing this, immediately snapped back to reality, no longer pondering over Jiang Ningxian, and issued orders for her people to prepare.

Meanwhile, Lu Yuan and Jiang Ningxian, standing on the celestial dome, exchanged a glance.

Then nodded.

"Brother Peacock, Fox King, Brother Monkey, it's about to open."

"Remember, this Secret Realm is very peculiar. The space inside is vast. Even if we enter together, we might be transported to different places; upon entering, don't do anything else, first try to regroup."

Lu Yuan and Jiang Ningxian learned a lot from their prolonged observation.

That folded space was strange and very unstable.

There were countless areas.

Upon entering,

everyone might arrive at different locations, hence the reminder.

"Got it." The Three Great Beast Kings, along with the Golden-winged Roc, acknowledged, very solemnly.

Rumble~

And at that moment,

the world suddenly erupted in a deafening roar.

A powerful aura emanated from the mountain body behind the two White Jade Pillars.

Everyone saw as the mountain body seemed to come to life, like a colossal primordial beast, opening its enormous maw to engulf everyone— the power emanating from the mountain was immensely strong.

They were stunned, noticing the radiant glow vanished entirely, and a space emerged behind the two pillars.

That space was entirely blood-red, both the sky and the earth, with bones scattered within.

In the center of that space,

faintly visible,

was a massive city, half shrouded in divine light with pristine white walls, and half washed by a river of blood with mottled walls, seemingly with wronged souls climbing them—a city presenting a stark contrast.

"This...what exactly is in there?" someone spoke, trembling with a voice never having witnessed such a sight.

"The part with divine light, I think I've seen it somewhere, right, Mount Tai, it's Mount Tai."

"The ruins on Mount Tai are said to be from the Heavenly Court of the Immortal Realm, what about the other part?"

"I think it resembles the Nether Hall, Unjust Death City..."

"What are you talking about? How can a place of the dead appear in Kunlun, are you mad?"

"Yes, if you've got nothing to say, don't say it!"

People began to speak, discussing all sorts of things.

Heavenly Court.

Nether Hall.

Completely opposite places indeed.

But in the Kunlun, there was only one city.

These words gave Lu Yuan a new perspective, perhaps it was a mythical place where the Immortal Realm and Netherworld merged?

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