In the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe, an eighth-rank magical beast already holds considerable strength and a respectable position. With the death of one such beast at the hands of Venerable Tian Huo, it wouldn't take long before the upper echelon of the tribe is alerted.
Although Gu Fei was unafraid, his primary objective was the ancient remains, so lingering here to clash with the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe wasn't wise.
"Let's get out of here. This is still the territory of the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe!" Xiao Yi Xian urged Gu Fei, gently pushing him as she cradled the still-sleeping Xian Yue in her arms. She was worried that if more powerful opponents showed up, it could endanger Xiao Yue's safety.
"Alright, let's go!" Gu Fei agreed.
The two Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe members who had been controlled by Qing Lin were taken into her peculiar space, where she could passively absorb their energy. The group swiftly moved through the dense forest, searching for the location of the Beast Bone Mountain Range.
"There really are a lot of snake-type magical beasts around here," remarked Cai Lin, who, as a Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python, possessed a bloodline that not only stood at the pinnacle among snake-type magical beasts but also among all magical beasts. Even the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe, one of the three great magical beast clans, couldn't compare to her.
Unfortunately, the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python was extremely rare, and to this day, Gu Fei only knew of Cai Lin as the sole member of her kind.
"A bunch of annoying poisonous snakes…" Zi Yan was still upset with the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe due to their earlier hostility.
The group continued their journey for a long time before a stark white color appeared in the verdant mountain range ahead, a sight that seemed completely out of place.
"The Beast Bone Mountain Range, we've finally arrived!" Gu Fei's face showed a relieved smile upon seeing the mountain range. They had successfully found it at last.
Zi Yan, however, looked at the eerie place and couldn't shake the feeling that something was off. She asked Gu Fei, "Big Brother Gu Fei, you don't think this opportunity you mentioned has anything to do with those annoying snakes, do you?"
"This creepy place… I don't like it," she added.
Qing Lin disagreed with Zi Yan, saying, "I actually find it quite comfortable here. My eyes even feel clearer in this place."
Cai Lin didn't seem to feel any particular discomfort either. The atmosphere here was very similar to that of her own kin.
"What kind of opportunity could be here?" Xiao Yi Xian looked down at the mountain range, holding Xian Yue close to protect her from the eerie surroundings.
"Don't worry, what I'm offering you is the greatest opportunity in the world!" Gu Fei reassured her with a pat on Zi Yan's head.
"I once heard a rumor that there's an ancient remain here, and this is related to your Ancient Void Dragon Tribe's ancestors!"
Gu Fei's explanation was vague and ambiguous, as it was just a rumor. After all, he couldn't reveal that he was a transmigrator who had read the original story, could he?
"But in such a vast mountain range, are we supposed to search for it bit by bit?" Zi Yan asked, clearly lacking patience.
"What else can we do? Keep your spirits up! This is an opportunity that could help you soar to new heights!" Gu Fei urged.
"Let's start searching here!"
Finally motivated by Gu Fei's words, Zi Yan joined Cai Lin and Qing Lin in searching the Beast Bone Mountain Range. As their search deepened, they gradually reached the central area.
"There's a spatial fluctuation over there!" Zi Yan, with her exceptional spatial talent, was the first to detect a broken spatial seal.
"The ancient remains really exists." Cai Lin, who had heard some secrets in her clan, was also surprised to see that the rumors were true.
"Is the great opportunity in there?" Zi Yan was filled with excitement, but Gu Fei knew it wasn't time to celebrate just yet.
"Even though we've found a broken spatial seal, we still can't pinpoint the exact location of the ancient remains. But at least we've got a clue. Let's keep searching!" Gu Fei suggested, causing everyone's spirits to drop again.
"Still nothing?" Zi Yan sighed but continued searching for the location of the ancient remains along the broken seal.
They had no idea that a large number of magical beasts had quietly gathered around them.
"It seems these outsiders are here to search for treasure… As the saying goes, the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind. Let them find it first, and then we'll make our move!"
Their large-scale search had drawn the attention of many powerful magical beasts, including some from the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe.
The magical beasts remained hidden, not alerting Gu Fei and his group. However, even after several days of searching, they still had no leads. Not even Zi Yan, with her Ancient Void Dragon Tribe's spatial talent, could find any clues.
Gu Fei was at a loss.
"It seems we'll have to ask the elders from my clan for help!" Zi Yan finally spoke up, sharing the same thought as Gu Fei.
"Big Brother Gu Fei, maybe an elder from my clan can find the location of the ancient ruin!" She then took out a spatial jade slip.
Upon crushing it, a spatial rift appeared, and a white-robed elder emerged from it.
This elder's aura was immensely powerful, likely reaching the stage of a high-level Half-Saint.
"The territory of the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe?" the elder, named Zhu Li, asked with a frown as he turned to Zi Yan. "Zi Yan, what happened?"
"Elder Zhu Li, we're searching for an ancient remain here, but we can't find its exact location. Can you help us?" Zi Yan quickly explained.
"An ancient remain?" Zhu Li's gaze sharpened as he surveyed the mountain range before him. Moments later, the surrounding space began to tremble as if resonating with Zhu Li.
Gu Fei was amazed by the Ancient Void Dragon Tribe's abilities as he felt the strange energy in the air.
Soon, Zhu Li's eyes locked onto a specific area. "Over there!" he declared.
No sooner had Zhu Li spoken than the space not far away began to ripple, distorting like water and emitting a sound like splashing waves. As the vibrations intensified, the sound grew louder…
"Everyone, fall back!" Gu Fei warned. Knowing that the breaking of a spatial seal could unleash a powerful spatial storm, he quickly led Xiao Yi Xian and the others to a safe distance.
"Could this be the ancient remains?" The serpent-like magical beasts who had been secretly following Gu Fei's group couldn't hide their excitement when they saw the twisted space at the center of the Beast Bone Mountain Range.
"Be careful, everyone! The seal is about to break!"
"Crash!"
The distorted, trembling sound of space grew louder. Even Zhu Li, a Half-Saint, struggled to stand firm as he unleashed his Dou Qi, bombarding the seal and causing it to shudder violently.
Finally, the twisted space emitted a cracking sound, shattering into countless pieces like a broken mirror.
"The ancient remains is open!"
As the seal broke, the serpent-like magical beasts hidden nearby rushed towards the center, their eyes filled with greed.
But the fragments of the shattered spatial seal suddenly froze, and a violent spatial force swept out like a storm in all directions.
In the blink of an eye, the charging serpents were swallowed by the storm.
The violent spatial ripples cut through the serpents like a scythe, destroying them in an instant.