Shrouding the Heavens

Chapter 355 - 356 Chapter 361 Peerless Dragon Nest

356: Chapter 361: Peerless Dragon Nest 356: Chapter 361: Peerless Dragon Nest The ancient ape stood impressively tall, its fur snow-white and glistening.

Meditating with eyes closed, it was encased in black ice, lifelike as if harmonized with the great Dao, appearing to still possess life.

In its past years, this ancient ape had roamed the world with arrogance, looking down upon all, capable of withstanding even the Sacred Lands.

Yet, it ultimately sat in silence within the black ice, unable to escape death, passing away suddenly.

The ancient well, sealed by black ice, was unfathomably deep, and wisps of Dragon Qi continuously overflowed from it.

The group pondered for a moment, hesitating whether to remove the black ice.

Ye Fan said, “We cannot enter from here.

The old ape has sealed this place.

With its world-shattering powers of the past, it likely has some contingency.” The big black dog had the most say in such matters; with its profound expertise in Dao Glyphs, it observed carefully, frowned, and said, “There are too many Restrictions.

It would be extremely troublesome to break them.” The group decisively retreated.

They had no time to dismantle the Restrictions, as the snow apes would soon return.

Being trapped here would certainly alarm the Ice and Snow Palace.

Sure enough, not long after their withdrawal, hundreds of snow apes howled back, leaping from one mountaintop to another, their bodies agile and powerful—born demonic beasts.

“All six Source Dragon Fruits have been picked, what a pity!” the big black dog lamented.

In the Snow Valley, all six emerald-green plants had withered, their Spiritual Qi completely drained, shattered in the cold wind.

“Dragon Qi from underground has been nourishing this Source Dragon Grass.

If we go deeper from here, we will certainly enter the dragon vein,” Ye Fan said.

The group immediately began working, breaking through an ice path and descending deeper.

After going down dozens of meters, they were shocked.

Underground were Array Patterns, and everything deep within the strata was completely sealed.

It was utterly unbreakable, incredibly solid.

Ye Fan was surprised and said, “Someone discovered the dragon vein long ago and sealed it underground.

Clearly, something extraordinary must be there.” “These Array Patterns have existed for many tens of thousands of years and are extremely mysterious.

Even this Emperor finds them hard to crack,” the big black dog, an expert in such things, judged.

“I understand!

It must be relics left by that Ancient Sacred Land of old!” Tu Fei exclaimed with surprise and joy.

“Does this mean there could be a great opportunity awaiting us?” Pang Bo laughed out loud.

“It indeed could be a fleeting chance,” Ye Fan used Source Technique to speculate what changes had occurred underground to cause the Dragon Qi to spill out.

This terrain is known as True Dragon Nirvana, involving Yin Yang, life, and death.

Once the Dragon Qi retreats inward, stabilizing it again becomes extremely difficult.

After thoughtful consideration, Ye Fan said, “The dragon vein is undergoing Nirvana.

Such a phenomenon might not occur even in tens of thousands of years and should complete within a few days.” Hearing this, the big black dog, excited as if injected with adrenaline, regained its spirit and said, “Let this Emperor try and see if I can break it open.” After a day and a night, it lay on the ground, exhausted like a dead dog, panting with its tongue hanging out.

Only after tossing a Divine Source Bean into its mouth did it regain its vigor, becoming energetic once more.

“These are definitely Array Patterns from an Ancient Sacred Land.

Normally, they are almost unbreakable, but due to the immense passage of time, flaws have emerged.

We should be able to enter.” Hearing this conclusion, the group felt their spirits lift; this might be the Underground Palace left by that Sacred Land seventy or eighty thousand years ago.

The so-called flaw was where the Dragon Qi was leaking, a place where the Array Patterns were damaged.

The big black dog, its expression focused, led the way, continuously inscribing and rewriting Dao Glyphs.

It took an entire day for them to penetrate deep into the earth’s layers, finally falling into a vast Earth Palace.

“The dragon vein was sealed underground.

Apparently, someone discovered it long ago!” This was a massive undertaking, utilizing endless manpower.

The Earth Palace was vast and boundless, with no end in sight.

The majestic Underground Palace exuded an ancient air, as if draped in a layer of dust; everything, from stone chambers to stone halls, was filled with the marks of age.

Yet, the underground was not completely dim, as some peculiar stones shimmered with radiance, clearly illuminating everything.

Additionally, Dragon Qi surged like rivers below, and soaking in it made one feel refreshed and invigorated.

“The aura of Divine Source!” Ye Fan’s expression shifted.

Within the surging Dragon Qi, Divine Source Essence Qi was diffusing, clearly indicating a Supreme Treasure Source hidden deep within the Underground Palace.

“Could we have entered the Divine Treasure Land of the Ancient Sacred Land?” Pang Bo was also surprised.

“Damn it, that dead dog wants to hog it again!

Don’t run!” Tu Fei shouted.

The big black dog, silent, had already dashed out like a black lightning bolt, disappearing in the blink of an eye.

“This damned dog is fine except for its greed; it snatches any treasure it sees.” The three relentlessly pursued it.

The vast Underground Palace seemed endless and was deathly silent, without any sound.

The group didn’t stop, proceeding directly towards the source of the Dragon Qi.

The aura of Divine Source was also located in that direction, and the further they rushed, the more they felt the primal essence Qi.

“This Underground Palace is immensely vast!” They rushed for dozens of miles yet still did not reach their destination; the ancient Underground Palace appeared to have no end.

“I feel something isn’t quite right.

Was it really built by that Sacred Land?” Pang Bo doubted.

Passing through one stone palace after another, they finally approached the source of the Dragon Qi.

The big black dog was the first to stop.

Ahead, the way was blocked.

A gigantic Abyss stretched before them, with the Underground Palace appearing to perch on a precipice.

Such a massive Abyss was staggering.

Inky black below, it showed nothing at all, evoking a creepy feeling.

Endless Dragon Qi and the Divine Source aura surged up from this great Abyss, which was filled with mystery and eeriness.

Even the experienced big black dog was stunned, its mouth agape, dumbfounded.

This vast Abyss, like a bottomless pit, seemed capable of swallowing a person’s Heart Spirit, making them feel as if they were sinking into it.

“Why does my spine feel cold?

This place is filled with demonic power,” Tu Fei shivered.

The Abyss was extremely vast and silent, as if connected to the Netherworld, stirring unease in their hearts.

“‘I misjudged.

This place is far more terrifying than True Dragon Nirvana.

It must be one of the most powerful Earth Formations in the world!” Ye Fan exclaimed, alarmed.

Hearing his words, Pang Bo and Tu Fei felt a jolt of fear.

Even the thick-skinned big black dog was a bit unnerved, mumbling, “What kind of ghostly place is this?” “True Dragon Nirvana is merely the surface appearance; it’s the major Earth Formation close to the surface.

But there’s a hidden story beneath—there’s more than just one dragon!” Ye Fan also felt a chill.

He had never expected such a bizarre and terrifying Earth Formation!

He observed it seriously.

In the endless black Abyss below, Dragon Qi surged like a tide.

Occasionally, Divine Radiance shone, and a few Divine Source Granules burst forth, crystalline and sparkling.

“This is too outrageous!

Divine Source Granules are bursting out.

There must be more than one Supreme Divine Source!” Tu Fei said.

“Kid, have you figured it out yet?

Can we enter or not?

There must be supreme divine treasures below!” the big black dog urged, growing restless.

“This should be the legendary ‘Wan Dragon Nest.’ Unthinkable!

How could such an Earth Formation truly exist?!” Ye Fan muttered to himself, his expression stiff, filled with shock.

When he had first considered it wasn’t True Dragon Nirvana, he was already shocked.

Had he missed other dragon veins?

But now, upon careful observation and true understanding, he was utterly bewildered.

This was the legendary Wan Dragon Nest.

It is recorded in the Heavenly Source Book, but with no method to unravel it, and is regarded as one of the most terrifying Desolate Lands.

The so-called Wan Dragon Nest can birth dragon veins—not just one or two.

According to the speculations of Heavenly Source Masters, endless ages ago, it very possibly was a True Dragon’s lair.

With heaven and earth merging, everything aligns with destiny.

The Wan Dragon Nest could even nurture a True Dragon.

Tu Fei, Pang Bo, and the big black dog were also dazed.

If even a Heavenly Source Master was helpless against this Earth Formation, they certainly could expect no harvest.

“That’s not right,” Pang Bo said.

“Look, this Underground Palace is so vast, built upon the Wan Dragon Nest, yet it remains intact and undestroyed.

It shouldn’t be a Desolate Land.” “Could it be…

the legend is true?” Tu Fei seemed to remember something, an expression of disbelief on his face.

“What rumors?” Ye Fan asked.

“The Ancient Sacred Land of old was named the Netherworld God Palace.

It’s rumored their heritage doesn’t originate from humans.” “You’re not saying it comes from the Wan Dragon Nest, are you?” Pang Bo was shocked.

Tu Fei said, “That’s not impossible.

Some rumors claim they obtained some kind of mysterious ancient heritage from underground.” “What is that?” The big black dog’s eyes were keen; it instinctively stepped back several paces.

In the deepest, inky-black part of the endless Abyss below, a faint point of crystal light flickered, its glow vaguely transmitting upwards.

“Could it be that some terrifying creature is about to emerge?” Their expressions froze, none of them able to remain calm.

Dragon Qi surged, and the Divine Source aura washed over them.

In the darkness of the Abyss, that point of crystal light became much clearer as it gradually rose.

“It’s being pushed up by the Dragon Qi!” “It’s an Ice Palace!” Dragon Qi surged like a tide, rushing out from the Abyss below.

An Ice Palace floated up and down, crystalline and sparkling.

It wasn’t very large, about the size of a room; calling it a palace was a stretch, but its shape was indeed that of a palace.

It was entirely transparent, utterly see-through, a bizarre sight in this underground world, and streams of Spiritual Qi emanated from it.

“Netherworld God Palace!” They were all amazed, seeing these three ancient characters on the Ice Palace, identical to the name of that Ancient Sacred Land.

“Could it be their heritage really comes from the Wan Dragon Nest?!” None of them could remain calm.

“There’s someone inside!” Pang Bo exclaimed, pulling Ye Fan back a few steps, his pupils contracting.

At this moment, Tu Fei and the big black dog also saw it.

Lying inside the Ice Palace was a person, seemingly formed of ice crystals, snow-white and nearly transparent, the same color as the Ice Palace.

She lay quietly inside, clad in white gauze.

Her form was exquisitely beautiful—truly an ice complexion and jade bones.

Her lustrous black hair covered most of her face, so they were unable to see her true features.

Yet, undoubtedly, she must be a peerless beauty.

She seemed to be in a deep sleep, yet also like a cold corpse.

“Could she still be alive?” the big black dog’s eyes gleamed.

Ye Fan and Pang Bo were also filled with uncertainty.

This peerless beauty looked so lifelike, as if peacefully asleep, emanating a harmonious aura.

Is she truly alive?

they wondered.

“She should have passed away long ago.

After all, it’s been seventy or eighty thousand years,” Tu Fei said, dazed.

“Do you know who she is?” Pang Bo asked.

“There’s a rumor that the Jiang Family’s Invincible Divine King once wielded a peak weapon, flattening the endless, high snow mountains and turning the vast mountainous land into an infinite plain.

From the Netherworld God Palace, an Ancient Sacred Land, only their Female Saint Master escaped.” “This is the Female Saint Master of the Ancient Sacred Land?!” Ye Fan and Pang Bo were astonished.

“It should be her,” Tu Fei nodded.

Just then, the Dragon Qi surged, and the Netherworld God Palace began to slowly descend, sinking into the darkness of the Wan Dragon Nest below, rising and falling with the pulsating Dragon Qi.

Seeing this scene, Ye Fan’s heart stirred.

He said, “We might be able to enter the Wan Dragon Nest!”