Summoning the Gods: Start by creating the Eternal Night.

Upon hearing the words "little black dog," the black dog immediately bristled and barked wildly at Zhang Wuji:

"I told you not to call me 'little black dog'! I am the 'Heaven-Devouring, Earth-Eating Hound'!"

"The renowned Black Emperor! You ignorant human, how dare you be disrespectful to me!"

Yang Guo and Zhang Wuji exchanged a glance; neither of them had ever heard of such a monster.

"Heaven-devouring earth-devouring dog?"

"Black Emperor?"

"Never heard of it!"

"But it is indeed black."

"Hahaha.."

Yang Guo and Zhang Wuji then started teasing each other and laughed.

Hearing the two men being so rude to him, the Black Emperor thought to himself:

"Damn it! If my cultivation hadn't yet recovered, I would have crushed these two brats with a single claw!"

He had just been freed from the seal, his cultivation was almost completely gone, and his injuries had not fully healed.

Therefore, it's best to avoid taking action if possible. If you can't win, you'll lose face.

"You claim to be a Sky-Devouring, Earth-Eating Dog, what proof do you have?"

Yang Guo, noticing the fleeting ferocity in the Black Emperor's eyes, asked in a wary voice,

Although this black dog could speak human language, it showed no signs of strength whatsoever, which was truly unbelievable.

The Black Emperor, head held high and chest puffed out, declared smugly, "Proof? My bloodline is the best proof!"

"If I hadn't been betrayed by villains back then, severely injured, and fallen into this secret realm where I fell into a deep sleep, would I have been treated this way by you two juniors?"

It shook its head, sizing up Yang Guo and Zhang Wuji:

"However, since you awakened me, I will not hold it against you."

"If you can help me regain my strength, I can grant you an immense opportunity!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Wuji couldn't help but laugh again: "Hahaha, you little dog, you've got quite the nerve. Giving us an opportunity?"

"You yourself are still injured and trapped in the secret realm, how can you bestow anything? What can you give?"

"You!" Black Emperor choked for a moment, then spun around in anger.

"Ignorant! Foolish! I, the Emperor, once conquered the heavens and the earth, and have seen more treasures than you have eaten rice!"

"As for those shabby inheritances and worthless magic treasures in this secret realm, they're utterly insignificant in my eyes!"

Yang Guo looked at the Black Emperor's exasperated appearance and seemed to be deep in thought.

"Judging from your expression, you know about the opportunities in the secret realm?" Yang Guo asked.

A cunning glint flashed in Black Emperor's eyes, followed by a smug raise of his chin:

"Of course! I know exactly where the treasures are hidden within the secret realm of the Fallen Immortal Mountains!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Guo's lips curled into a slight smile: "Oh? You really have that much skill?"

"Of course!" The black dog proudly raised its head.

"I've spent countless years in this secret realm. There's no place I don't know where the treasures are and where the dangers lie!"

Zhang Wuji stroked his chin and looked at Yang Guo: "Brother Yang, do you think what this silly dog... oh no, this Heaven-Devouring Earth-Eating Hound said is credible?"

Yang Guo pondered for a moment, then smiled and said, "Whether it's credible or not, carrying it might bring some unexpected gains."

"Since we don't have any clue anyway, we might as well give it a try."

He looked at the black dog: "Then can you take us treasure hunting?"

Seeing that the two seemed interested, the black dog quickly nodded, "Of course! But..."

Its eyes darted around. "I just woke up, and I'm a little hungry."

"You need to find me something to eat first, preferably some spiritual fruit or something, otherwise I won't have the strength to give directions."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Wuji couldn't help but laugh: "You little black dog, you're quite good at making demands."

He rummaged through his storage ring and took out a fist-sized, reddish-brown fruit:

"This is a 'Vermilion Fruit' that I obtained during my previous training outside. It should be of some use to you."

The black dog's eyes lit up instantly when it smelled the aroma of the vermilion fruit, and its mouth almost watered. "Vermilion fruit! It's passable, I guess!"

It leaped up, snatched the vermilion fruit from Zhang Wuji's hand, and began to gnaw on it with great relish.

"Lead the way after you've finished eating," Yang Guo said. "We need to find something of value."

The black dog finished the vermilion fruit in a few bites, let out a burp, and patted its belly.

"Don't worry! Follow me, and I guarantee your trip will be worthwhile! Having me is your blessing."

Having said that, it jumped to the ground, wagged its tail, and walked outside, saying smugly:

"As long as you serve me well, I will take care of anything that happens to you in the future."

Yang Guo and Zhang Wuji exchanged a glance, thinking to themselves:

"This little black dog is so skinny and weak, like a greyhound, and it's trying to settle their score? Even a dog wouldn't listen! Oh no! A dog would believe you!"

The two people and the dog quickly disappeared into the darkness deep within the cave.

Meanwhile, on the other side

The two women, Qingguo and Qingcheng, moved side by side through the forest, their figures flashing through the trees like ghosts, their movements light and agile.

"Sister, this forest is too big, and the fog is too thick. We've been walking for almost two hours and haven't seen a single person, let alone found Yang Guo and the others."

Qingcheng said with some helplessness, her eyes scanning the surroundings, trying to find a familiar aura, but to no avail.

The beauty wiped the sweat from her brow and took a breath, saying:

"Don't worry, the secret realm is so big, it's normal to be teleported separately."

"Our priority should be to find some opportunities and improve our strength. Maybe we'll run into them by chance when we find something good."

Just then, Qingcheng paused, her nose twitching slightly. "Sister, smell it. It seems to have a faint fragrance."

Qingguo immediately stopped and sniffed carefully. Sure enough, she smelled a delicate fragrance coming from not far ahead.

The fragrance wasn't strong, but it had a refreshing and invigorating quality that instantly lifted one's spirits.

"This smell... it's like the aroma emanating from some rare and precious herb."

A hint of excitement flashed in her eyes. "Let's go take a look!"

Following the scent, the two quickened their pace and walked forward.

After passing through a dense thicket of bushes, the view suddenly opened up – a fruit tree, about ten feet tall, stood in an open space.

The fruit tree has ancient and vigorous branches, and its leaves are lush and green, covered with about ten bright red fruits.

Each fruit is the size of a fist, with a smooth skin and an enticing sheen. The delicate fragrance emanates from these fruits.

"Wow, this fruit looks delicious!"

Qingcheng's eyes lit up, and she quickly walked to the fruit tree, looking up at the fruit on it.

"It smells so good, it must be something good."

"It feels warm to the touch, and the spiritual energy is so strong."

The beauty plucked one, smelled it, and thought, "It must be a rare and precious treasure. I'll pick a few to try."

She casually picked two, handed one to Qingcheng, and then popped the other into her mouth.

The fruit melts in your mouth, and a sweet juice slides down your throat, instantly transforming into a pure spiritual energy that flows through your limbs and bones, making all your fatigue seem to dissipate.

"Mmm! Delicious!" Qingguo's eyes lit up. "This fruit is excellent, its spiritual energy is abundant!"

Qingcheng also took a bite and nodded repeatedly: "It's really good. I feel like my cultivation has become more stable. If we pick a few more, maybe they can help us break through."