Warning! A hidden dragon has emerged!

"Second Senior Sister, where is the Desert of Death?"

Qin Quan turned to look at Ling Yuyan.

"I know that!"

Before Ling Yuyan could speak, Gao Yuan immediately raised her hand to answer, her eyes filled with the confidence of an explorer.

"The northernmost part of Flowing Gold Valley is arid and rainless year-round, with a desert coverage rate of up to 99% and an annual rainfall of less than 10 millimeters. It is a true no-man's-land!"

As an explorer who frequently travels to dangerous places around the world, Gao Yuan is very familiar with these places.

Golden Valley is located in the arid desert and Gobi, while the Death Desert is a forbidden zone within a forbidden zone.

During the day, the surface temperature can soar to 90 degrees Celsius, enough to melt a person.

At night, the temperature plummeted to below zero, freezing people to the bone.

The weather is unpredictable, and sandstorms can come at any time. Even experienced explorers may not be able to come out unscathed.

"With such a terrible environment, why did she choose to meet there?"

Qin Quan frowned, full of doubt. This choice was too unusual, and it was impossible to figure out what the other party was thinking.

"Junior brother, could it be that she's trying to avoid being noticed by other forces and doesn't want anyone to discover her existence?"

Ling Yuyan guessed, her expression showing a hint of caution.

"Whatever her reason, we'll find out once we go there."

Su Qingyan waved her hand and made the decision decisively.

"So what if the environment is harsh? So what if there are conspiracies and schemes? What kind of trouble can a mere desert possibly cause?"

"Master, the Death Desert isn't that simple!"

Gao Yuan quickly tried to dissuade him, her expression grave and her face full of worry.

"Back then, even with my Foundation Establishment stage strength, I couldn't reach the deepest part. A slight mistake could have led to my death."

"It's alright!"

Su Qingyan raised her hand to interrupt her, her voice resolute.

"Let Hong Feng lead the Penglai Sect disciples to guard the Wind and Rain Tower, while the four of us, master and disciples, take Ling'er to the Death Desert to investigate!"

"good!"

Everyone responded in unison, without the slightest hesitation.

……

Hidden Immortal Sect.

Yang Zhentian held a cup of premium Blue Mountain coffee, took a slow sip, and a smug smile appeared on his lips.

"This foreign stuff is bitter, but it has a unique flavor. However, the spiritual tea from the Kunlun Secret Realm suits my taste better."

Looking back on my days at the Kunlun Immortal Sect, I remember how tough and exhausting it was, and how I was eventually expelled from the sect as a traitor.

Now that the Hidden Immortal Sect has established itself in the Golden Valley, even the Sect Master of the Kunlun Sect would have to think twice before acting.

"Once I complete the task given to me by the Demon Lord, I will return to the secret realm and make sure the Kunlun Sect is thrown into chaos."

"Report!"

Just as he was lost in his fantasies, a disciple rushed in to report.

"speak!"

Yang Zhentian put down his coffee cup and looked up at the person who had come in.

"Reporting to the Sect Master, there's unusual activity at the Wind and Rain Pavilion!"

The person who arrives should quickly report to the leader:

"Ling Yuyan and her master Su Qingyan, along with Qin Quan, Qin Ling, Gao Yuan, and others, flew towards the Death Desert. The Wind and Rain Pavilion is now guarded by Hong Feng and disciples of the Penglai Sect!"

"Hahaha!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Zhentian slammed his hand on the table, beaming with joy, his eyes gleaming with cunning.

"Finally, we've gotten that tigress Su Qingyan away! Pass on my orders: proceed according to plan and take down Fengyu Tower at all costs!"

"yes!"

The disciple accepted the order and quickly withdrew.

Yang Zhentian quickly took out his phone and dialed Chuan Te's number.

"Leader, the fish has taken the bait, you can make your move now!"

"good!"

On the other end of the phone, Chuant's hearty laughter came through; you could feel his excitement even through the phone screen.

As the two simultaneously issued their orders, all the elders and disciples of the Hidden Immortal Sect were fully armed, and the gene warriors of the White Eagle Alliance were also ready to go, approaching the Wind and Rain Tower.

Yang Zhentian then flew to the Hormuk Sea, took out a jet-black magic flute, and put it to his lips to blow it.

The eerie sound of a flute pierced the sea and echoed all around, causing the once calm sea to churn with towering waves, and the sky and earth to darken.

Immediately afterwards, a monster with four heads and eight tails emerged from the deep sea, its body shrouded in dense demonic energy.

In the blink of an eye, it appeared before Yang Zhentian; it was the Yamata no Orochi, possessed by the demon.

When we last met, it only had two heads and eight tails. In just a few days, it has recovered to four heads and eight tails, and its strength has increased dramatically.

At this rate, it's only a matter of time before it returns to its peak state of having eight heads and eight tails.

"Yang Zhentian, what business do you have with me?"

The Yamata no Orochi spoke in a hoarse voice, carrying a chilling aura that was terrifying.

"Your Majesty, the powerful enemy has been lured away. You may now go and harvest those slaves to replenish your divine soul."

Yang Zhentian clasped his hands in a respectful gesture, his back almost bent at a ninety-degree angle, looking just like a servant meeting his master.

"Well done!"

The Yamata no Orochi nodded in satisfaction. "Once I return to my peak, I will surely help you unify this world, and we will rule the world together!"

"Thank you, Demon Lord!"

Yang Zhentian bowed again, his eyes full of flattery.

"Proceed according to plan, and make sure to trap Su Qingyan and the others in the Death Desert."

"Don't worry, Demon King!"

A sinister smile curled at the corner of Yang Zhentian's mouth.

"Not only will they fail to escape the Death Desert, but they will also become a laughingstock throughout the cultivation world. The scene of their incestuous relationship will surely shock the entire globe!"

"Very well, I trust you to handle things!"

After speaking, the Yamata no Orochi flicked its tail, turned around, and plunged into the deep sea, disappearing from sight.

……

Above the Death Desert.

Qin Quan and his group were completely unaware of Yang Zhentian and Mo E's conspiracy.

They landed quickly at the designated location.

"Ling'er, call that person and ask for their exact location."

Qin Quan gave the order in a deep voice.

Without the slightest hesitation, Qin Ling took out her phone and dialed that mysterious number.

Unlike before, this time the call was answered quickly.

"Hello, are you Genki-senpai? I've arrived at the Desert of Death."

Qin Ling's voice carried a mix of nervousness and anticipation.

An aged yet steady voice came from the other end of the phone.

"Girl, come in. I am located three hundred meters underground in the heart of the Death Desert."

"Please wait a moment, senior, we'll be there shortly."

"I'll wait for you."

After hanging up the phone, Qin Quan, Su Qingyan, Ling Yuyan, and Gao Yuan had already quietly spread their divine senses, probing towards the direction three hundred meters underground.

It would have been a surprise if they hadn't investigated, but what they found shocked them all.

"This place is surprisingly different!"

Ling Yuyan gasped softly, her face full of surprise.

"Interesting. I never imagined that such a big secret was hidden beneath this Death Desert."

Su Qingyan's eyes lit up, her tone tinged with amusement.

"Since she's so kind, we can't let her down."

Qin Quan's lips curled into a cold smile.

The four exchanged glances, then without further hesitation, they took Qin Ling and channeled their spiritual energy to burrow into the ground, heading towards a depth of three hundred meters.

Beneath the desert lies a magnificent underground complex.

It has everything: markets, courtyards, streets, and city gates.

Its layout is well-organized, comparable to a small town.

Above the city gate, three large characters were clearly engraved.

Fengdu City!

The entire city was shrouded in a great formation, isolating divine senses.

Even someone as powerful as Su Qingyan couldn't cover the entire city with her divine sense; she could only perceive the area near the city gate.