Inquiry about immortality

Chapter 2459 Long Feather

Chapter 2459 Long Feather

The storm outside is almost over, its intensity is waning, but the sandstorms in the desert show no signs of abating.

As Qin Sang flew out of the desert and away from the endless yellow sand, she couldn't help but feel a surge of frustration in her chest.

During this period, Qin Sang subdued several groups of bandits, but unfortunately, there was no progress. After the matter was over, Qin Sang planned to occupy the cave of the Earthly Lord and fight a protracted war.

Di Xinggong had been hiding in Fengmo for many years, but he was determined to return and take revenge after achieving great success in his cultivation. He spent his years in seclusion in his cave, so he could not provide any valuable clues.

Qin Sang landed, glanced around, and seeing that Xian Ying hadn't arrived yet, she stood still and waited for him.

"The Eye of Fear, the Heavenly Wall Mountains, the Great Rift Valley of the Heavenly Sky..."

The names Qin Sangnian mentioned were all notoriously dangerous places in the Wind Desert. He planned to start his investigation from these places, but this would not be easy. In some of these places, Di Xinggong and Xiaoyue were not strong enough, and he would have to be extremely careful even if he went there himself.

Moreover, Qin Sang only knew half of Fengmo; the other half was located to the east of the Tianbi Mountains.

The Tianbi Mountains divide Fengmo into eastern and western halves. The eastern half is the domain of half-demons, and the Tianbi Mountains can be regarded as a natural dividing line, separating the territories of the demon race and the half-demons.

It is said that there are also wind bandits on the other side, and they have fought several battles with the wind bandits of the demon race. In the end, they agreed that neither side should cross the boundary. Of course, most wind bandits do not have the strength to cross the Tianbi Mountain Range.

With Xiaoyue and Dixinggong working together to slowly investigate, Qin Sang plans to cross the Tianbi Mountains in a while and gather a band of wind bandits on the other side. Of course, he will not reveal the truth to outsiders.

"Wouldn't doing this cause too much of a commotion?"

A hint of worry flashed in Qin Sang's eyes.

If word gets out, some cultivators will surely be able to guess who is looking for something.

Logically, only he, Zhuque, and Xiaoqilin should know that the Qilin inheritance is here, but what if it is?

If some force already knows about the existence of the Qilin inheritance but hasn't been able to find it, yet has been keeping an eye on this place, and I'm being too blatant, it's tantamount to actively telling them and inviting them to capture me.

But relying on myself to find it is too slow!

"We mustn't rush things. First, we need to understand the situation around Fengmo and see if anyone is watching this place. While we're at it, I should also focus on improving my cultivation..."

Xingling lay in the small cave, but unfortunately, a series of unexpected events occurred along the way, and Qin Sang was unable to concentrate on cultivation.

Just then, Qin Sang sensed a familiar aura approaching rapidly. She turned around and saw Xuan Ying.

"I was tied up with a trivial matter and was a few days late. I apologize for keeping you waiting, fellow Daoist," Xuan Ying said with an apologetic smile.

Qin Sang said it was alright, and then returned to Fengmo with Xuan Ying.

With their strength, they didn't need to be as cautious as the old monkey. Two streaks of light darted through the sandstorm at lightning speed, rushing towards the depths of the desert.

"Where exactly is it? At this point, fellow Daoist, can't you still reveal it?" Qin Sang asked unhappily.

"Hehe, fellow Daoist, please calm down. I didn't mean to hide it before, but I wasn't sure. During this time, I searched everywhere and finally confirmed it..." Xuan Ying flicked his finger, and a simple map of the Wind and Desert appeared before him. He pointed to a long shadow, "It's in this Tianbi Mountain Range!"

"Tianbi Mountain Range?"

Qin Sang was surprised. The Tianbi Mountains stretched across Fengmo, seemingly endless. "The location has been confirmed?"

Xianying nodded, "But in the end, we'll have to rely on that piece of broken stone to pinpoint the location."

"Fellow Daoist, do not worry. When the time is right, the remnant stone will be delivered on its own," Qin Sang said calmly.

Seeing that he was the type to not act until he saw a benefit, Xuan Ying sighed helplessly and continued talking about the upcoming itinerary, finally saying, "Before entering the Tianbi Mountain Range, I need to visit a fellow Daoist to borrow something. Please give me two days."

Fellow Daoist from the Desert Wind?

Qin Sang's heart stirred. She glanced at Xuan Ying and frowned, saying, "If there's no inconvenience, let's go together. I won't ask any questions I shouldn't."

Xuan Ying hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded in agreement, not wanting to create any resentment between herself and Qin Sang over such a trivial matter. Qin Sang was exceptionally strong and had a grudge against the Suanni Clan, making him a rare find. After this cooperation, the two sides would establish trust, making him a reliable ally in the future when dealing with the Suanni Clan.

After more than a month of trekking, they were not far from the Tianbi Mountains when Xianying deviated from its course.

after one day.

Xianying and Qin Sang arrived at a desolate wilderness.

Upon reaching the vicinity of the Tianbi Mountains, Xuan Ying became cautious, taking out two cloaks beforehand, both of which were spiritual treasures capable of concealing their presence.

As they descended from the sky, there was already someone waiting there, also with his face veiled by a cloak, exuding an unfathomable aura.

The moment Qin Sang landed, she felt an unpleasant gaze from under the cloak, followed by a cold snort, as if she was dissatisfied with Xuan Ying for bringing her here.

Without explaining Qin Sang's background, Xian Ying spread out her hands and asked, "Where are the things?"

The other party handed Xianying a wooden box. After looking at it, Xianying nodded in satisfaction and then began to talk telepathically.

Qin Sang stood at a distance, looking up at the sky. She couldn't understand what they were discussing, and she was very curious about the identity of the cloaked man.

Is this also the leader of the Wind Thieves?

How did Xuan Ying get involved with the Wind Thieves? Is their relationship a private one, or is it related to the Zhaofeng Clan?

Thinking of her previous worries, Qin Sang became secretly wary.

A short while later, the cloaked figure suddenly spoke, glanced at Qin Sang, and said coldly, "This is a one-time exception; there will be no next time!"

Having said that, he turned into a wisp of smoke and dissipated into the sandstorm.

Xianying shook his head, turned to Qin Sang and waved the wooden box in his hand: "We've got the stuff, let's go into the mountains!"

Then they headed straight for the Tianbi Mountains, and after two days, they arrived at the foot of the mountains.

The external windstorm had ended, and although the sandstorms in the desert were still raging, the cultivators could clearly feel that it was no longer as dangerous as during the windstorm season.

To the naked eye, the Tianbi Mountains appear as a 'Yellow Mountain' surrounded by sandstorms, yet the raging sandstorms cannot shake the mountain, making it seem like a solid wall in the sky!

The Tianbi Mountains are extremely steep, as if they have been cleaved by knives and axes, and are also fraught with danger.

After entering the mountain, they climbed along a crevice in the rocks. The terrain ahead was treacherous, and they encountered many crises along the way, all of which they overcame with their powerful strength.

In front of a cave, Xianying stopped, opened a wooden box, took out two pills, and handed one of them to Qin Sang.

"Fellow Daoist, quickly take this pill."

As he spoke, Xuan Ying swallowed his own.

Qin Sang took the pill, examined it, and then refined it. As soon as the pill entered her stomach, Qin Sang felt a chill, with wisps of cold air emanating from her pores, gathering into a cloud of cold mist around them.

Entering the cave, walking through the winding crevices of the rocks, a strange buzzing sound faintly came from afar, sending chills down one's spine.

At this moment, Qin Sang also understood the effect of the pill. Under the protection of the cold mist, they avoided the dangers here without any real harm and reached the end of the cave, where they found a valley in front of them.

The valley wasn't large, but one end of it connected to another. Qin Sang followed Xuan Ying into the valley and discovered that there were countless valleys here, one after another.

"We've arrived. Last time, I stopped here. Every time, I ended up back where I started, encountered a lot of trouble, and ultimately returned empty-handed..."

Xuan Ying stopped in a narrow valley and turned around, saying, "Fellow Daoist, you should have sensed it, right?"

Qin Sang looked around and said, "There is a natural maze here."

Xianying nodded, "That's right, so we need that broken stone to guide us. It's time for you to take it out, fellow Daoist."

Having confirmed that what Xianying said was true, Qin Sang nodded and said, "Fellow Daoist, please wait a moment, I will fetch it right away."

With that, he retreated to the next valley.

Knowing that Qin Sang didn't want to reveal her supernatural abilities in front of him, Xian Ying suppressed his curiosity and didn't follow her to peek.

Little did they know that she possessed no supernatural powers whatsoever. Qin Sang retrieved the broken stone from the small cave and returned to Xuan Ying, asking, "What should we do next?"

"give it to me!"

Xianying placed the broken stone on the ground, then used his supernatural powers to generate wind in his palm and infuse it into the broken stone.

'boom! ’

The fiery power within the rubble was suddenly ignited, and raging flames enveloped the string shadow. A beam of fire shot into the sky and collided violently with the divine wind above the valley.

'Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!'

At this moment, Qin Sang heard the sound of the broken stones vibrating frequently, and the flames became even more violent. It was as if a gust of wind was blowing the flames floating in the air towards another entrance of the valley.

"Hurry up and catch up!" Xuan Ying said excitedly.

Next, they followed the embers of the remaining rocks, traversing countless valleys and crevices. Occasionally, they would hear strange buzzing sounds, but with the protection of the cold mist, they were able to escape each time.

The flames emanating from the broken stone leaped continuously, like a wanderer returning home. Soon, Qin Sang and Xuan Ying faintly sensed that the surrounding area was filled with a flame power that was very similar to that of the broken stone, and they knew that they were almost there.

Finally, they emerged from the last valley and were stunned, staring blankly at the scene before them.

Ahead lay a vast sea of ​​lava, stretching as far as the eye could see. Strange flames floated above the lava, threatening to pierce the heavens. This sea of ​​lava was clearly not naturally formed; fractures were visible everywhere, indicating that the Heavenly Wall Mountain Range had been blasted through by an immense force!

Moreover, judging from the surrounding traces, this sea of ​​lava was formed not long ago.

'boom! ’

'boom! ’

……

Amidst the sea of ​​fire, the roaring sounds continued. Qin Sang caught sight of a crimson shadow within the flames, and her heart skipped a beat.

'Shuh! '

A phoenix emerged from the flames, its form graceful and beautiful. It opened its mouth and let out a silent cry before disappearing like a shooting star.

This scene repeats itself endlessly in this sea of ​​lava, with phoenixes being born and falling one after another. Beneath the poignant beauty lies a terrifying danger.

"hiss!"

Xuan Ying gasped in shock, exclaiming, "This isn't the Phoenix's legacy! It's the residual power of a powerful Phoenix Clan cultivator's divine ability..."

Qin Sang was also secretly alarmed. His guess was the same as Xuan Ying's, and he knew even more inside information. Indeed, a powerful Phoenix Clan member had fought a fierce battle with a formidable enemy and was injured, losing phoenix feathers and blood.

Is this one of the battlefields?

Perhaps it was just the aftershock of a divine power that struck this place, yet it pierced through the Tianbi Mountain Range, which other cultivators feared, and the resulting strange phenomenon lingered for a long time.

"How did you find this place?" Qin Sang asked in a deep voice, wanting to know why the two powerful demons were fighting.

“I thought this place was a treasure trove of the Phoenix Clan because of an accident,” Xuan Ying shook his head with a wry smile.

"It's not a treasure trove, but it definitely contains treasure!"

Qin Sang said with certainty, but found no sound beside her. She saw Xian Ying staring at the phoenix that was constantly being reborn in the flames, his expression gradually becoming infatuated.

"Fellow Daoist Xuanying, Fellow Daoist Xuanying..."

Qin Sang called out several times before finally waking Xuan Ying, and exclaimed in surprise, "Fellow Daoist, you can comprehend its essence?"

These strange phenomena are manifestations of the divine powers of powerful beings in the Phoenix Clan. Those with Phoenix blood or who cultivate the Great Dao of Fire might be able to comprehend some of them. Those without either are like viewing flowers through fog; unless one possesses extremely high comprehension, Qin Sang certainly doesn't have the same strong perception as Xuan Ying.

Xianying said urgently, "Please give me some time, fellow Daoist."

Qin Sang chuckled, "Aren't you afraid that I'll go in first and take all the treasures while you're in meditation?"

Xianying said, "Fellow Daoist, there's no need to search everywhere. I can sense that there's only one phoenix feather inside. These supernatural phenomena have endured for so long, and they're also related to that phoenix feather. We can split it equally, or I can exchange other treasures for your half!"

"Oh?"

Qin Sang gave Xianying a deep look. "Then I shall go in and take a look. Fellow Daoist, rest assured, I will not touch that phoenix feather without permission."

After a moment's hesitation, Xianying cupped his hands in greeting, sat down cross-legged, stared at the sea of ​​fire, and entered a meditative state.

A moment later, Qin Sang flashed into the sea of ​​fire, brushing past the phoenix. Once inside the depths of the fire, under the cover of supernatural phenomena, she quietly summoned the Vermilion Bird.

"Phoenix Feather!"

Zhuque was eager to take away the phoenix feathers, but Qin Sang stopped her.

"Xianying is still useful, so it's not advisable to antagonize her," Qin Sang thought long and hard, considering the long-term implications and the principle that one must give up something to gain something. She decided to maintain this hard-won good relationship. "Do these supernatural phenomena offer you any inspiration?"

Zhuque snorted, greatly dissatisfied, but her gaze was also drawn to the supernatural phenomena, though she wasn't as obsessed as Xianying.

Gradually, Zhuque suddenly revealed a look of joy, and said mysteriously, "I feel like there's something else down there! The energy is very faint, he definitely can't sense it!"

"You mean there's something else beneath this sea of ​​lava?"

Qin Sang's heart skipped a beat, and she narrowed her eyes: "If he doesn't notice, then he can't blame us! We'll make our move after he leaves."

As she spoke, Qin Sang separated her Dharma body, and the Vermilion Bird spewed out a ball of fire, enveloping herself and her Dharma body, and disappeared into the sea of ​​fire.

An hour later.

Xianying opened her eyes, let out a long sigh, called out to Fellow Daoist Mingyue, and entered the sea of ​​fire. She saw Qin Sang standing near Feng Yu, who indeed kept his promise, and secretly praised her.

This can be considered a test. If Qin Sang wants to seize Feng Yu, he naturally has a backup plan.

Together they cast a spell, breaking through the celestial phenomena, and retrieved a feather nearly seven feet long. The feather was disheveled, but the phoenix's aura was exceptionally pure; unfortunately, it was not tainted with phoenix blood.

"Could that powerful Phoenix Clan member have been defeated? Why is he in such a sorry state?" Qin Sang wondered to himself.

Xianying wanted to exchange it for other treasures, but Qin Sang resolutely refused and split it in two.

Next, they explored the lava lake carefully, but ultimately found nothing, so they decided to leave.