I picked up the scattered attributes

"Have friends come from afar?"

Just as the group was caught in a dilemma, a loud and clear voice suddenly came from the depths of the mountain gate, growing louder as it approached. Wearing a jade crown and a blue Taoist robe, the person arrived in front of them in the blink of an eye.

Although the Land Travel Divine Ship was in another space, the young man's gaze seemed to see through everything, transcending space and passing through the barriers of the Land Travel Divine Ship to see the shocked and stunned people in the cabin.

Bu Shengyan suddenly exclaimed in surprise, "You...you...Taoist Ziyang? How could you be here—"

Master Ziyang!

An Xian, Xie Fan, and several other leaders also changed their expressions.

Daoist Ziyang comes from the Xuanhuang Sacred Palace; how could they not recognize him!

More importantly, it is said that the operation against Guanglingxuan in Qiming City not long ago was led by Daoist Ziyang, but then it inexplicably disappeared without a trace, and Daoist Ziyang also vanished without a trace.

Otherwise, they wouldn't need to go to such lengths now.

Who would have thought that they would meet Master Ziyang again here!

"I only had a small stroke of luck, thanks to the guidance of a wise person."

Master Ziyang smiled mysteriously, and instead of answering directly, continued:

"Although you are all destined to enter my mountain gate, you still have to pay a price if you want to set foot in it."

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Chapter 0838

Inside the cabin of the land-based Shenzhou spacecraft, the group of people looked at each other in bewilderment.

Surprising!

This is so bizarre!

Logically speaking, all the actions surrounding the Hun Tian Fruit should have been led by the two major forces, Xuanhuang Sacred Palace and Piaomiao Divine Sect, with Guanglingxuan merely playing a supporting role.

However, when they were carrying out their operation in Qiming City, Daoist Ziyang mysteriously disappeared, which gave them the opportunity to strike first in front of the two sects.

As a result, just as they were about to approach the Hun Tian Guo, they unexpectedly stumbled upon the birth of what appeared to be an ancient taboo, and even saw the long-lost Daoist Zi Yang strolling out of the mysterious forbidden area!

The intricacies of this matter remain a mystery to them, no matter how hard they try.

"Having received guidance from a master, you've had a small stroke of luck?"

"What does he mean by those words? Could it be that he has abandoned the Xuanhuang Sacred Palace?"

"Forbidden...forbidden!"

What terrified them even more was that Ziyang Daoist, a demigod of the Divine Bridge Realm, now acted like an ordinary mountain gate guard!

A demigod as a guardian?

So what kind of creatures might exist in those magnificent palaces behind them, in those corners that even they couldn't see the end of?

True God?

For a fleeting moment, they had a strange, unsettling feeling.

If there were only one true god, it wouldn't be worthy of such a grand display!

Even among the top ten sects, demigods are the most outstanding figures, and the worst are outer sect elders. How could they possibly be just gatekeepers?

"A terrifying being has been born in the Yangkong Great Swamp!"

They vaguely sensed that they had grasped some of the truth: "We have explored the secret land where the Hun Tian Fruit Tree is located many times before, but we have overlooked one thing: why does the Hun Tian Fruit Tree grow in the Yang Kong Great Swamp?"

The environment of Yangkong Marsh is not suitable for the growth of the Hun Tian Fruit Tree!

However, the fruit trees grew there by chance, and now that I think about it, they were clearly planted there by humans.

Previously, they only had eyes for the Hun Tian Fruit Tree, their enthusiasm blinding them to other factors. Now, recalling all the details, they felt increasingly horrified and fearful.

This ancient and forbidden force was originally unknown to the world.

It is very likely that their repeated probing actions touched some of the other party's bottom lines, which is why they suddenly appeared here overnight!

"cost?"

It was at this moment that everyone's expression changed again upon hearing Daoist Ziyang mention the price.

As expected, obtaining the Hun Tian Fruit will likely encounter further setbacks!

"However, now that we've come this far, there's no reason to give up so easily."

Bu Shengyan whispered softly.

Her purple dress swayed as she walked forward step by step, revealing herself from the land-based divine vessel. She gazed at Daoist Ziyang before the mountain gate for a moment before smiling and asking, "May I ask, Daoist, what is the price for this?"

The others also realized what was happening.

Even when facing Daoist Ziyang, a former accomplice, they remained solemn and spoke righteously and sternly: "The reason we are here is for the sake of the old master's lifespan."

"As long as I can obtain the Hun Tian Fruit, I will go through fire and water without hesitation, whatever your command!"

"Even if you take my life, I won't flinch if it can ensure the safety of the sect leader!"

Deep within the mountain gate.

Feng Xia couldn't help but click his tongue, whether in jest or in admiration, he said, "Old fox, old fox, your remaining two disciples and three trusted confidants have all come..."

Originally, Guangling Sanren had anticipated that among his remaining five confidants, there should still be one or two who had not betrayed him and were still trustworthy.

But at this moment, they all appeared outside the secret land.

"The entire army was wiped out; no one survived."

He turned his head and glanced in the direction of the second peak, as if he could see the tombstone of Guangling Sanren, and said speechlessly, "Your life has been quite a failure."

This way, he won't feel any pressure when he takes action.

The cleanup operation has ended.

"But before that, we have to squeeze every last drop of value out of you."

Feng Xia calmly shook his head. At the same time, he heard Daoist Ziyang outside the mountain gate continue, "The price for entering the mountain is very simple, please take a look—"

Bang, bang, bang—

As his words fell, a golden bell emerged from the depths of the mountain gate, its melodious sound rippling across the vast expanse of the Great Dao, its wondrous runes radiating boundless Daoist charm.

The people on the boat could no longer contain their shock after just one glance.

"Ask the bell of the Dao!"

No matter how you look at it, that big bell looks like the Daoist Bell, one of the three great treasures of the Alliance!

It’s so similar!

"How did the Inquiry Bell end up here?"

"If this is the Inquiry Bell, then what is the one in the Alliance?"

"No, maybe it's just a similar appearance..."

At this moment, Daoist Ziyang smiled slightly and said, "Everyone, use your full strength to strike. Anyone who can shake the Dao Inquiry Bell will be qualified to enter the mountain gate area."

"It really is the Inquiry Bell!"

"Impossible! It's most likely just a coincidence of names, or it's a counterfeit!"

"If the Dao Inquiry Bell is truly at the Alliance headquarters, how could it possibly be here? Even if this is an ancient forbidden area, it's impossible!"

Many eyes turned to Daoist Ziyang, seemingly hoping to get an answer from him.

Master Ziyang smiled but remained silent.

Because he didn't know how to explain it.

—Damn it, I also want to know where the second Dao-seeking bell came from!

"Ziyang Daoist has quite the refined taste. Why not stay at the Xuanhuang Sacred Mansion instead of coming to this desolate wilderness to guard the gate? Now that you're blocking our way, aren't you afraid we'll activate our divine ship and force our way in?"

An Xian's eyes flickered, his eyelids twitched slightly, and he let out a sneer.

Master Ziyang continued to smile without saying a word.

Because he still didn't know how to explain it.

—Damn it, you're spouting so much nonsense. If you're so capable, go ask that evil god!

Fortunately, at almost the same time, another palace in the mountain gate suddenly shone brightly, and another large bell rose up, even more mysterious and astonishing than the Asking Bell!

With a loud clang, the alternate dimension where the Land-based Divine Ship was located was as if struck by a terrifying external force, and it exploded violently in the blink of an eye!

Boom——

The land-based Shenzhou was immediately struck hard and could no longer be in its original form. It wobbled and fell out of the alternate dimension, billowing smoke.

Caught off guard, everyone in the cabin was also violently impacted, not only falling into a heap, but some were also seriously injured on the spot!

"What kind of clock is that?!"

"A single chime can pierce through space..."

An Xian wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, muttering in disbelief, "What... kind of power is this?"

Ziyang Daoist, who secretly breathed a sigh of relief, continued to follow Feng Xia's arrangement, smiling slightly as he made way for the Dao Inquiry Bell, which then landed in front of the Land Travel Divine Ship.