My understanding is incredible: I gained enlightenment and immortality in the Kunlun Demon Kingdom

As soon as he finished speaking, a series of deep and rapid drumbeats suddenly rang out from all around.

Dozens of sand locusts swarmed towards the group like a black cloud inside the room.

Faced with the sudden attack, the expedition members fought back bravely.

They used their respective weapons and skills to drive away the sand locusts.

Chen Ze brandished his longsword, and after a fierce struggle, he finally destroyed a mechanism controlling the sand locusts and successfully caused the swarm to leave.

The room gradually returned to calm.

Everyone was covered in wounds, but they all exuded determination and a fighting spirit.

"We cannot back down! For Xiao Wang and all those who were sacrificed by them! For the pursuit of the truth!" Chen Ze shouted.

Upon hearing Chen Ze's words, the expedition members gripped their weapons tightly, preparing to take action once more.

They knew that finding evidence of the Southern Frontier Alliance in this sacred fortress would not be easy, but they were determined not to give up easily.

"Let's go!" Tian Siyao said encouragingly.

Deep within the ancient fortress, Chen Ze and his companions Tian Siyao and Qin Miyue discovered a hidden passage leading to an underground palace.

As they explored this unknown land, a powerful magical force was unexpectedly triggered, awakening the long-dormant giant serpent.

In the light-filled hall, Chen Ze gripped his sword tightly, calmly and resolutely facing the giant serpent attacking them.

He nimbly dodged the giant snake's claws and tail while simultaneously thrusting his sword at its weak points.

Tian Siyao anxiously watched the battle scene before her.

She quickly applied her knowledge of spells, trying to find a way to control the giant snake.

She closed her eyes and focused on chanting the incantation, and a faint light emanated from her fingertips.

"Power of all things, heed my call!" Tian Siyao whispered.

Suddenly, the giant snake froze, ceasing its attack on Chen Ze.

It seems to be bound by some kind of force.

Qin Miyue calmly observed her surroundings and suddenly noticed a long rope hanging from the top.

Ancient and mysterious runes are inlaid on the long rope.

She immediately realized that this might be the key to controlling the giant snake's power.

Using her knowledge of magic, she quickly pointed her staff at the runes.

"I will break your shackles!" Qin Miyue shouted.

The staff emitted a powerful surge of energy, shooting towards the runes. The runes shimmered with golden light and began to shatter rapidly. At the same time, the giant serpent's power also began to gradually dissipate.

Seeing that the situation was unfavorable, the giant snake roared angrily, and then its body quickly disintegrated into powder.

The giant snake then disappeared, leaving only a thick layer of sand and dust in the air.

Chen Ze, Tian Siyao, and Qin Miyue breathed a sigh of relief; they had successfully overcome this sudden crisis.

"That was close!" Tian Siyao said, panting heavily.

Chen Ze put down his sword and smiled at the two of them, saying, "We have finally defeated the giant serpent."

"Now we will continue exploring this underground palace."

Qin Miyue frowned. "What just happened doesn't seem like a natural battle between creatures."

"I feel there are more secrets hidden here."

Tian Siyao nodded in agreement, "That's right, we must find more evidence to expose the conspiracy of the Southern Frontier Alliance."

The three regrouped and continued their journey deeper into the underground palace.

In a huge room, there were dozens of annotated stone coffins.

Each stone coffin is engraved with different runes.

These stone coffins represent the legendary, mysterious ninth prince and ninth princess, who possessed great power and wisdom.

The expedition members circled the stone coffins, trying to find the true purpose of the Southern Frontier Alliance. Suddenly, a voice rang out in the room: "How did you find this place?"

Everyone tensed up immediately and turned around to see a figure emerge from the shadows.

He was a tall and imposing man, dressed in a magnificent robe and holding a staff.

He is Ji Yang, one of the nine princes of an ancient sect.

“You have tracked down my hiding place.”

Ji Yang looked coldly at the crowd and said, "But you cannot stop the revival of the Southern Frontier Alliance!"

Chen Ze gripped the sword hilt tightly, raising an eyebrow slightly. "We will expose your conspiracy and protect Paradise."

Ji Yang laughed mockingly, "What a joke! You can't leave here."

"I will personally shatter your illusions."

A powerful magical aura began to permeate the room.

Ji Yang raised his staff and launched an attack on the crowd.

The group immediately formed a formation, ready to fight. Chen Ze brandished his sword and clashed fiercely with Ji Yang. Every strike he made was full of power and determination.

Tian Siyao continuously used incantations and runes to find a way to break Ji Yang's magic in the battle.

Qin Miyue then used the techniques she had mastered to transform her attacks into defenses.

A protective shield formed around her, blocking the attack from Ji Yang.

The room echoed with the clanging of metal and the sound of incantations as the two sides engaged in a fierce battle.

Amidst blood and fire, the expedition members faced immense trials, but they were determined to prevail.

As the battle continued, they gradually discovered patterns in Ji Yang's magic and found opportune moments to counterattack.

In the end, they defeated Ji Yang with their wisdom and courage, breaking his magical shackles.

Ji Yang was forced to take a few steps back, his face grim.

Chen Ze gripped the sword hilt tightly, his gaze fixed firmly on Ji Yang. "You have already failed."

Ji Yang stared coldly at Chen Ze, "The revival of the Southern Frontier Alliance is inevitable! You cannot stop it!"

However, thanks to the unity and hard work of Chen Ze, Tian Siyao, and Qin Miyue, the situation was resolved.

They firmly believe that justice and truth will ultimately defeat evil and lies.

The expedition members have overcome numerous difficulties and crises.

After a safe retreat to a deeper, more secure area of ​​the Citadel.

Chen Ze and his team began interrogating Boss Bian and his men about the secrets hidden behind the underground palace.

Bian's face turned ashen, and he was forced to admit that he was actually serving the Northern Clan.

The goal is to find the legendary elixir of immortality located inside the City of the Underworld.

Tian Siyao frowned and asked coldly, "What do you know? Why are you here?"

General Bian gritted his teeth and replied in a deep voice, "All I know is that this underground palace contains many precious treasures and ancient wisdom."

"The Northern Clan sent us to explore the secrets of this renowned elixir in order to obtain it."

Chen Ze clenched his fists, his eyes flashing like lightning: "You disregard the peace and balance of Paradise, pursuing only profit."

"You will not succeed."

"Hahaha!" Boss Bian let out a cold laugh. "Do you think the three of you can stop us?"

Just as everyone was at a stalemate, a shockwave suddenly came from deep within the fortress, and the ground began to shake.

Qin Miyue looked around warily, then suddenly realized something, "Could it be... a sand locust!"

As they spoke, a swarm of sand locusts burst out from the ground, a dark mass rushing towards the crowd.

Tian Siyao gritted her teeth nervously: "There are just too many sand locusts! If we don't take action soon, we might be overwhelmed." (End of Chapter)