Nine Regions Sword Emperor

Chapter 6965 Heavily Guarded
The wealth controlled by Dan Valley surpasses that of all sects in the Other Shore Era; no other power can compare with Dan Valley's wealth.

Because Dan Valley has also recruited a lot of martial artists to join the outer valley. Many of these martial artists came because of the generous rewards offered by Dan Valley.

Seeing that even the outermost guards of the Pill Valley were so powerful, Chu Fengmian gained a certain understanding of the Pill Valley's strength.

"Outer sect martial artists, you are forbidden from entering the Pill Valley! Please leave immediately!"

The leader of the Dan Valley guards, seeing someone approaching Dan Valley, immediately took to the air and blocked Chu Fengmian and Elder Merlin's path.

"it's me!"

Elder Merlin calmly spoke when he saw someone trying to stop him.

At this moment, the Dan Valley guards present recognized the newcomer as Elder Merlin.

"So it was Elder Merlin."

The Dan Valley warriors present all bowed to Elder Merlin.

Elder Merlin is an inner valley elder with an extremely high status in the Dan Valley, and they absolutely cannot afford to offend him.

"I am here to uphold the rules, and I ask Elder Merlin for forgiveness."

The leading Dan Valley guard even smiled and apologized to Elder Merlin.

Elder Merlin didn't say much, as he knew this was the rule of Dan Valley.

“This is my good friend. He will be accompanying me into the inner valley this time. I have already informed Vice Valley Master Wang about this.”

"We have already received news of this matter. Elder Merlin, please come in."

The Dan Valley guard quickly made way for Elder Merlin and Chu Fengmian to pass.

along the way.

Chu Fengmian and Elder Merlin encountered four such guards in succession, and each time they were required to verify each other's identities before being allowed to pass, in accordance with the rules.

"The defenses of Dan Valley are truly formidable."

After passing through a group of guards, Chu Fengmian looked at Elder Merlin and couldn't help but speak.

Such tight security was something Chu Fengmian had never seen in other forces, especially since the guards had to verify people's identities before letting them pass.

Even Elder Merlin, an elder of the Pill Valley, needs to have his identity checked if he wants to return to the Pill Valley; the process is extremely strict.

"There's no way around it. The bigger the tree, the more the wind blows. In this Other Shore Era, there are quite a few forces and martial artists who have their eyes on Dan Valley. Although they don't dare to openly and blatantly attack Dan Valley, they have been using all sorts of underhanded tactics."

Upon hearing Chu Fengmian's words, Elder Merlin replied helplessly.

Dan Valley was the wealthiest sect in the Other Shore Era, and no one knew exactly how much wealth it possessed.

However, everyone knows that in the Other Shore Era, the name Dan Valley is a symbol of wealth and power. Wealth moves people's hearts, and Dan Valley's existence in the Other Shore Era is equivalent to a huge treasure trove.

Many forces and martial artists covet the astonishing wealth within the Pill Valley.

If Dan Valley hadn't been so powerful, it would probably have been destroyed long ago. Even if it hadn't been destroyed, it would have been occupied by some powerful forces and become their vassal.

However, due to the formidable strength of Dan Valley, many forces and martial artists, while not daring to openly target it, frequently resort to underhanded tactics. Throughout Dan Valley's history, there have been several instances of martial artists infiltrating the valley to steal elixirs, valuable treasures, and even elixir formulas.

Even with such strict defenses in Dan Valley, it would be difficult to protect it.

This is why Dan Valley's defenses are so tight, and it is also an ironclad rule of Dan Valley that even Elder Merlin, as an inner elder of Dan Valley, must abide by.

Upon hearing Elder Merlin's reply, Chu Fengmian nodded in agreement.

Dan Valley, after all, is different from other forces in the Other Shore Era. It has been the target of too much prying and coveting. Such precautions are a helpless measure.

However, Chu Fengmian was invited into Dan Valley by Elder Meilin, and everything complied with the rules of Dan Valley, so no one stopped him after his identity was checked along the way.

Just as Chu Fengmian passed the test of the seventh checkpoint, a huge valley appeared in front of him.

Looking further, Chu Fengmian could see many palaces built in the valley, where many martial artists lived and moved about.

This is Dan Valley.

"This is the outer valley of Dan Valley. It is mainly inhabited by some outer disciples of Dan Valley, as well as some guest elders, protectors, and so on."

Seeing Chu Fengmian's gaze, Elder Merlin also offered an explanation.

These guest elders and protectors of Dan Valley were all recruited by Dan Valley with generous rewards, and they can be considered the main force of Dan Valley's outer valleys.

The truly outstanding disciples of Dan Valley, including the inner disciples and even the core disciples, are all located in the inner valley of Dan Valley.

The inner valley of Dan Valley is the core of Dan Valley. As for the outer valley, it is more of a force built by Dan Valley to protect itself.

After listening to Elder Merlin's words, Chu Fengmian looked over and realized that the outer valley did not feel like the Pill Valley. Most of the martial artists there were practicing martial arts, but very few were refining pills or studying the Dao of Alchemy.

Rather than being called a pill valley, it resembles a typical sect.

The alchemy teachings of Dan Valley are almost entirely located within the inner valley, and only true inner disciples of Dan Valley can access them.

This is the true core of Dan Valley.

"Let's go straight to the inner valley."

Elder Merlin glanced at Chu Fengmian, then walked straight to the other side of the outer valley.

On the other side of the outer valley, there is another valley, which looks smaller than the outer valley. However, when Chu Fengmian looked over, he saw countless wisps of green smoke gathering above the valley.

Even from a distance, Chu Fengmian could smell the fragrance of medicinal pills, a fragrance that was many times stronger than that of pills in Pill City.

In such an environment, even an ordinary person without any power could live to be a hundred years old simply by smelling such medicinal fragrance year after year.

This valley is the true core of Dan Valley, the inner valley.

Elder Merlin led Chu Fengmian toward the inner valley. Once there, they could no longer use their escape techniques to fly and had to walk.

This is also a rule within the Pill Valley, and it's to prevent anyone from disturbing the disciples who are refining pills inside the valley.

"Is Merlin back?"

As Elder Merlin led Chu Fengmian to the entrance of the inner valley, there were two figures sitting there. They were two old men, sitting in chairs, seemingly asleep but not quite asleep, as if they were resting with their eyes closed.