"Quite right.
The Sky-Shadow Small World was discovered a hundred years ago.
It opens once every ten years.
I believe many powers have long since ascertained the situation within the Sky-Shadow Small World and know that this Sky-Shadow Palace contains precious treasures."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
Roar... roar...
Suddenly, beastly roars came from the distance as a lion wreathed in flames and with wings sprouting from its back strode through the air.
Seated cross-legged upon the lion's back was a tall young man wearing short sleeves, his arms bare.
"The Beast Sect's Holy Son, Gu Tianba, is here!"
Someone else cried out, revealing this young man's origin.
Next, one famed young genius after another from the Eastern Region arrived in succession.
In just a moment, several dozen young geniuses had gathered in this part of the world.
Each carried themselves with distinguished bearing and prominent, extraordinary auras!
Apart from these young geniuses, the number of relatively ordinary martial artists was even greater.
People crowded in from all directions.
However, no one rashly charged up the mountain ahead of others.
Because the number of Shadow Beasts upon that peak was simply too vast.
A densely packed mass, like a sea of gray, surrounded that Sky-Shadow Palace, continuously emitting eerie, soul-shaking roars.
Ye Yunfei and Hu Miao stood in the distance, taking no immediate action.
"Master, with so many people setting their sights on the Sky-Shadow Palace, I'm afraid the competition will be fierce," Hu Miao said.
"It's of no consequence.
I must obtain those treasures of the Sky-Shadow Race," Ye Yunfei stated.
"Everyone, I believe we all know that over there is the Sky-Shadow Palace.
Legends say the Sky-Shadow Palace contains the Sky-Shadow Race's most precious treasures."
At that moment, from high in the sky in the distance, Luo Qingwu suddenly spoke up.
Her voice was pleasant and moving as pearls falling upon a jade platter, reaching every ear with perfect clarity.
"Haha, Lady Luo, there's no need for you to say that. I expect everyone already knows," the prodigy of the Chen Clan, Chen Fan, spoke up.
"Humph!
With so many Shadow Beasts guarding the Sky-Shadow Palace, even if we know there are precious treasures inside, what of it?"
Lei Lingzi gave a cold snort.
He and Luo Qingwu had never seen eye to eye; given any opportunity, they would exchange sarcastic barbs.
"Thus, I suggest we cooperate, deal with those Shadow Beasts together, and jointly break into the Sky-Shadow Palace," Luo Qingwu proposed.
"I support Lady Luo's suggestion.
Let's cooperate first to handle the Shadow Beasts. After entering the Sky-Shadow Palace, we'll each rely on our own fortune to claim the treasures within."
Tang Qiandi of the Black Tortoise Sect declared loudly.
The gaze he directed at Luo Qingwu was notably fervent.
He was one of her ardent pursuers.
"I agree."
"Agreed!"
...
The other young geniuses nodded one after another.
"Moreover, I feel that just us few are not enough.
Why not have everyone nearby make a move together and charge forward as one?
That would give us greater assurance."
Chen Fan suggested.
"Well said," Luo Qingwu nodded.
"Everyone, that over there is the Sky-Shadow Palace!
The Sky-Shadow Palace contains the most precious treasures left behind by the Sky-Shadow Race.
Let's all charge forward together!
When the time comes, everyone will have a share in entering the Sky-Shadow Palace to obtain treasures."
Luo Qingwu proclaimed in a clear voice. Empowered by spiritual energy, her crisp and melodious voice rolled out, resounding throughout heaven and earth.
"Good!
We'll follow Lady Luo Qingwu! Let's all make our move!"
Immediately, the martial artists around responded with loud shouts.
Many looked at Luo Qingwu with worshipful gazes.
One had to understand, Luo Qingwu was the eldest daughter of the Luo Clan, one of the five great clans of the Eastern Region—an extremely noble status.
At the same time, her martial arts talent was exceptionally prodigious; despite her young age, she was already a Saint Realm expert.
Even more importantly, Luo Qingwu was beautiful!
A standard, peerless beauty.
Thus, Luo Qingwu was the goddess in the hearts of countless men of the Eastern Region!
Now, with a command from the goddess, who would dare not comply?
"Very well. Now, everyone, move out together. Charge forward!"
Luo Qingwu gave a light shout.
"Kill!"
Following Luo Qingwu's shout, people from all directions immediately sprang into action, charging toward the mountain peak where the Sky-Shadow Palace stood.
Roar... roar...
The Shadow Beasts on the mountain peak began to riot, surging down from the heights.
The densely packed Shadow Beasts advanced like a locust plague that blotted out the sky and sun, resembling a moving sea of gray.
Their numbers were beyond calculation!
"Die!"
Lei Lingzi proved exceptionally fierce, charging ahead directly!
Boom! Boom...
Thunderbolts as thick as arms continuously blasted forth from his hands. Just with his initial attack, dozens of Shadow Beasts were blasted to pieces, dying instantly.
Roar!
A ferocious giant serpent erupted from Chen Fan's body, howling and roaring. Like a wolf entering a flock of sheep, it slew dozens of Shadow Beasts in their first encounter.
Luo Qingwu, Tang Qiandi, Gu Tianba, Xiao Tianlong...
One young genius after another unleashed various terrifying attacks, mowing down the Shadow Beasts as they charged forward to meet them.
The other martial artists also rushed forward, joining the fierce battle against the Shadow Beasts.
"Master, what should we do?" Hu Miao asked, looking at Ye Yunfei.
"We'll charge forward with them.
But let's keep a low profile for now. Follow behind and wait for the right opportunity."
Ye Yunfei thought for a moment before replying.
Thus, Ye Yunfei and Hu Miao also joined the rear, mingling amongst the multitude of martial artists as they charged toward that mountain peak.
Those several dozen young geniuses charged at the very front, unleashing astonishing combat prowess. Like a sharp blade of unparalleled keenness, the Shadow Beasts could hardly withstand them.
Before these young geniuses, the Shadow Beasts were practically annihilated in an instant!
"Hahaha... utterly worthless dregs!
Too weak!
I overestimated these Shadow Beasts before. To think they'd be so utterly fragile!"
Lei Lingzi, being the first to charge onto that mountain peak, couldn't help but roar with laughter.
Whoosh... whoosh...
Then, one young genius after another also took the lead, rushing onto the mountain peak.
"Charge forward!"
The other martial artists, unwilling to fall behind, swarmed up the mountain peak.
However.
Right at this moment.
Roar! Roar! Roar...
The Shadow Beasts collectively roared in fury.
Then.
Boom! Boom! Boom...
Over a dozen exceptionally large Shadow Beasts charged out from the Sky-Shadow Palace.
The size of these dozen or so Shadow Beasts was at least dozens of times larger than the ordinary ones!
"Be careful!
These are Shadow Beast Kings. Their combat power is especially formidable!" Luo Qingwu hurriedly warned.
Roar!
One of the Shadow Beast Kings flickered and disappeared.
The next moment, it reappeared, lashing out with a single beastly claw.
Argh...
Five or six martial artists were sent flying, dying on the spot.
Roar! Roar...
The combat prowess of those dozen or so Shadow Beast Kings was horrifying. Wherever they went, they instantly slew one martial artist after another.
"Beast, I'll slay you!"
Lei Lingzi shouted fiercely, charging toward one of the Shadow Beast Kings.