Mad Doctor No. 9

"Wang Tian! Don't be so arrogant! The Eternal Life Society's New Era Plan cannot be stopped! Even if you obtain all the primordial items, so what? All seven ruins will open together on the winter solstice!"

Wang Tianyi pointed at his forehead, reading his memories.

The news they received this time was even more shocking—the Eternal Life Society already knew the exact locations of the six relics and how to activate them, leaving only the most crucial one: the "Return to the Ruins" deep in the East China Sea.

"The Ruins of Return... Legend has it that the edge of the Central Sea is the final resting place of all things." Wang Tian withdrew his finger, his expression solemn. "The Heavenly Gate is there."

The masked man's body went limp, and he collapsed to the ground, unable to get up.

The battle ended quickly.

With the help of the protective formation of Longhu Mountain and the cooperation of many Taoist priests, more than 100 modified warriors were quickly subdued.

Police began clearing the area.

Zhang Xuanling walked towards Wang Tian and asked, "What are you planning to do next?"

"Go to the East China Sea," Wang Tian said in a deep voice. "We must find it before they do."

"The East Sea is so vast, do you know where the Ruins of Return are?"

Wang Tian shook his head and said, "However, there is one thing I am certain of, and that is one of the secrets that the Dragon Gate Society has always guarded. I need to go back to the Dragon Gate Society headquarters."

Zhang Xuanling nodded and said, "Then I will send a few capable disciples with you to help out." Then, he said to Zhang Qingyun, "Little girl, come here."

Zhang Qingyun stepped forward.

Zhang Xuanling pressed his palm against the man's brow, channeling a stream of pure true energy into his body: "Back then, your master betrayed her sect because of love. However, she was still a disciple of my Longhu Mountain. Today, I return her cultivation to you."

Zhang Qingyun's body trembled as he felt his internal energy surging, becoming several times stronger than before! "Thank you, Martial Uncle!"

Zhang Xuanling waved his hand and said, "No need to thank me, you deserve it. Remember, you have a powerful sect backing you up."

"Back then, your master..." Wang Tian asked Zhang Qingyun as they descended the mountain.

Zhang Qingyun said softly, "She fell in love with someone from the Eternal Life Society. When she found out who he was, she tried to escape but was killed. Before my master died, he made me swear an oath to destroy the Eternal Life Society."

"Together." Wang Tian took her hand.

Meanwhile, in a secluded cave on the back of Longhu Mountain, a man dressed in a Taoist robe slowly opened his eyes.

"The Mountain-Suppressing Seal has been taken away, and everything is going according to plan. Wang Tian has collected three samples of Origin Items. Once we have all seven samples, we can take him down in one fell swoop."

A sinister laugh came through the communicator: "Well done. Keep an eye on things, and report back immediately if anything happens."

The Taoist priest put away the communicator, a strange smile playing on his lips.

Beneath the Taoist robe, traces of mechanical modification could be faintly seen.

The headquarters of the Longmen Society is located in a secluded valley in western Sichuan.

Ten years have passed since Wang Tian last returned.

After navigating through the maze-like natural labyrinth, the space suddenly opened up ahead.

Nestled in the valley, an ancient manor sits amidst the mountains, with its green tiles, white walls, flying eaves, and bracket sets, exuding an ethereal and otherworldly atmosphere.

But at this moment, the manor gates were wide open, and the inside was completely silent, without a single person in sight.

"Something's not right," Wang Tian said, frowning. "The main headquarters is usually guarded by disciples all year round. Even if there are few people, it shouldn't be this deserted."

He winked at Zhang Qingyun and the other two Taoist priests from Longhu Mountain, signaling them to be careful, and then went in first.

The courtyard was in chaos; tables and chairs were overturned, and there were still traces of a battle and dried blood on the ground.

Wang Tian's heart sank.

Is anyone there?

No one answered.

Wang Tian strode towards the hall.

Pushing open the door, what he saw made his eyes widen in horror: dozens of Dragon Gate Society disciples were tied to wooden stakes, each bearing injuries and barely breathing.

An elderly man with white hair and beard knelt before the ancestral master statue in the center of the main hall. He was Wang Shouyi, Wang Tian's uncle and the current leader of the Dragon Gate Society.

Wang Tian rushed over in one stride: "Martial Uncle!"

Wang Shouyi raised his head, his aged face showing a hint of guilt: "Xiao Tian, ​​you're finally back... The Dragon Gate Society has failed our ancestors..."

"What happened? Who did it?"

"Wang Feng, my son." Wang Shouyi wept uncontrollably. "Three years ago, that wretched child fell under the spell of the Eternal Life Society and became their lackey. When I was completely unprepared, he attacked me, took all my disciples away, and forced me to hand over the clues to the Void Return..."

"Where's Wang Feng?" Wang Tian asked through gritted teeth.

"The forbidden area in the back mountain, they say they're going to open the Dragon Gate and send down some divine messenger..." Wang Shouyi's voice grew weaker and weaker. "Xiao Tian, ​​go and stop him... The Ruins of Return must not be opened. If the Heavenly Gate opens, it will be a catastrophe..."

As soon as he finished speaking, the old man closed his eyes.

"Uncle-Master!" Wang Tian checked his pulse and thankfully he had only fainted.

He quickly treated Wang Shouyi and the others with acupuncture, then instructed Zhang Qingyun, "You stay here and watch over them, I'm going to check the back mountain."

"I'll go with you!" Zhang Qingyun insisted.

Wang Tian looked at her determined gaze and nodded slightly.

The so-called forbidden area in the back mountain is actually a huge naturally formed cave. The shape of the cave entrance is very similar to the Dragon Gate, hence the name.

At this time, the cave had been transformed into a temporary base, filled with various instruments, and dozens of members of the Eternal Life Society were busy inside.

A young man who looked somewhat like Wang Tian stood at the entrance of the cave, directing a group of people to set up an array.

He was wearing a black Eternal Life Society uniform with a gold badge pinned to his chest.

Wang Tian coldly replied, "Wang Feng."

The young man turned around, looked at Wang Tian, ​​and smiled, saying, "Cousin, you've finally arrived. I've been waiting for you for a long time."

"Why?" Wang Tian glared at him and said, "The Dragon Gate will treat you very well, and your martial uncle will treat you like his own son!"

"Treat me well?" Wang Feng sneered. "From childhood to adulthood, everyone has said that you are the future hope of the Dragon Gate Society. So what am I? No matter how hard I try, I always live in your shadow! Before my grandfather passed away, he passed the position of sect leader to your uncle, saying that you could only take over when you came of age... So what am I?!"

He grew increasingly excited as he spoke: "The Immortal Society found me three years ago. They saw my value and granted me power and status! And I am the core executor of the Immortal Society's Divine Envoy Plan! Once the Heavenly Gate opens and the Divine Envoy descends, I will become a powerful ruler of the new world!"

Wang Tian shook his head. "The so-called divine messenger is actually just an invader who has invaded an advanced civilization. The Eternal Life Society is letting a wolf into the house!"

"So what?" Wang Feng laughed maniacally. "The old world is rotten and must be destroyed and rebuilt! Cousin, just consider us brothers. With your strength, the Eternal Life Society will definitely look at you differently."

"Those who walk different paths cannot make plans together." Wang Tian slowly pulled out the golden needle.

Wang Feng's expression was icy. "Since that's the case, then don't blame me for being ruthless!"