Devouring demons, I attain immortality.

Suddenly, on the mountain outside the city...

A deafening roar suddenly erupted.

boom!

A deafening roar, as if the sky had collapsed and the earth had split open.

It shattered the surrounding tranquility in an instant.

The sudden sound startled Lin An.

His gaze was sharp as a hawk's, fixed on the direction from which the sound came.

Lin An channeled his spiritual power and activated his spiritual consciousness.

In an instant, a powerful and majestic aura surged forth.

The aura was so intense, like a surging tide, that it almost overwhelmed him.

He felt a chill run down his spine, realizing that this was no ordinary commotion.

There must be some extremely powerful being that has appeared.

His brows were furrowed, his eyes gleaming with contemplation, and he was silently pondering:

Such unusual phenomena may conceal a huge crisis, or an opportunity to change the situation.

In any case, you must see things clearly.

Lin An turned around and looked at Xu Qingyan.

With a look of concern in his eyes, he gently took Xu Qingyan's hand and said softly, "Qingyan, wait for me at home. I'll be right back."

Xu Qingyan looked worried and held Lin An's hand tightly.

Her fingertips trembled slightly as she whispered, "Husband, please be careful."

Lin An nodded slightly and gently stroked Xu Qingyan's hair.

Then, with a flash, he sped off towards the mountain like a bolt of lightning.

……

A moment later, Lin An arrived at the foot of a mountain a hundred miles away.

This mountain is called Canglong Mountain.

The mountains are high and the forests are dense, shrouded in clouds and mist.

It exudes an ancient aura.

Lin An concealed himself and quietly ascended the mountain like a gentle breeze.

His steps were light and steady, without making a sound.

He hid behind a thicket of bushes, carefully observing his surroundings.

as predicted.

At the mountaintop, a surge of spiritual energy shot straight into the sky like a fountain, reflecting a kaleidoscope of colors onto the surrounding clouds.

The spiritual energy was so dense it was almost tangible, forming dazzling rays of light that surged continuously in the air.

Beyond this soaring spiritual energy, a group of figures stood quietly.

They were dressed in black robes or draped in animal skins, and each of them exuded a chilling aura.

Lin An squinted and carefully examined the group of people.

He secretly became wary; these people didn't look like good people at all.

Judging from the aura emanating from them, each of them was a cultivator of extraordinary strength.

His gaze swept across the crowd and landed on a tall, burly man.

He was dressed in a black, close-fitting outfit embroidered with a golden python, whose eyes gleamed with an eerie light.

There was also a petite woman.

Her face was cold and stern, and her eyes revealed a chilling killing intent.

He held a slender dagger in his hand, its blade gleaming with a cold light.

Lin An secretly wondered which forces these people came from.

Why have they all gathered here?

His mind was filled with doubt.

But Lin An also knew.

These people were clearly drawn here by the unusual situation.

Lin An held his breath, focused his spiritual sense, and listened carefully to the group's conversation.

"Hmph, this time, Black Python Stronghold is determined to obtain this extraordinary treasure!"

The burly man in the black robe embroidered with pythons spoke first, his voice booming like a bell.

He took a step forward and crossed his arms.

His muscles bulged high, exuding a sense of oppression.

A shrill voice immediately retorted, "You Black Python Stronghold? Don't you know your place! My Blood Shadow Sect has been operating in this area for years. This treasure is destined for us. You all better step aside!"

The speaker was a tall, thin man with a hideous scar on his face and a sinister look in his eyes.

"Fate? That's a joke!"

The cold-faced woman wielding the dagger scoffed, her voice as icy as ice, "The treasures of this world belong to the capable. Your Blood Shadow Sect is nothing but a bunch of cowardly rats hiding their heads in fear, yet you dare to covet this treasure?"

The tall, thin man's face darkened, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes: "You vixen, don't be so arrogant! Believe me, I'll kill you right now!"

The woman's eyebrows furrowed, and a cold glint flashed in her dagger: "You're welcome to try and see if your life is faster than my dagger!"

For a moment, tensions rose, and the atmosphere was so tense that it seemed like a fight could break out at any moment.

At this moment, an old man slowly spoke.

His voice was hoarse, yet remarkably calm: "Stop arguing! This extraordinary treasure is about to appear in the world. If we fight amongst ourselves, won't we become a laughingstock? In my opinion, once the treasure appears, even more forces will come to attack. We can join forces, seize the treasure, and then distribute the spoils according to our contributions."

The old man was wearing a gray robe.

His hair was white, but his eyes were as deep as an abyss.

The burly man from Black Python Stronghold grunted, "Old man, I'll listen to you this time. But let me make this clear: anyone who dares to use underhanded tactics during the competition won't be treated rudely by Black Python Stronghold!"

Although everyone was unwilling, they all suppressed their anger for the time being.

They each stepped back a few paces, warily watching the people around them, waiting for the moment when the extraordinary treasure would appear.

Lin An, hiding in the shadows, witnessed everything.

He pondered to himself.

This treasure hunt is likely to be far more dangerous than we imagine.

Just as everyone was on the verge of conflict, arguing endlessly about the rare treasure of Canglong Mountain.

A sinister whistling sound suddenly came from the depths of the mountains and forests.

It sounded as if countless owls were hooting.

Immediately afterwards, a group of mysterious people dressed in dark green robes emerged from all directions like ghosts, surrounding the opposing forces.

Their faces were covered with black masks, revealing only pairs of cold and sharp eyes. They exuded a chilling aura that sent shivers down one's spine.

"Who goes there? How dare they ambush us!"

Hu Kui, the chieftain of Black Python Village, roared and a huge spiked club instantly appeared in his hand.

He swung it around suddenly, creating a whooshing sound.

Hu Kui was a burly and robust man with a hideous scar running diagonally from the corner of his eye to the corner of his mouth.

He was usually a formidable figure in the mountain stronghold, a character that inspired fear in everyone.

"Hmph, you cowardly rat hiding your head and tail, state your name!"

Shadow Fiend, the deputy leader of the Blood Shadow Sect, was not to be outdone.

Clumps of blood-red mist condensed in his palm, emitting an eerie glow.

Shadow Fiend was tall and thin, with a face as pale as paper. He had been practicing the eerie Blood Shadow Technique for many years, which gave him an eerie aura.

Leng Shuang, the cold-faced woman, flashed by.

He dashed towards the nearest mysterious figure with lightning speed.

The dagger in her hand gleamed coldly as she thrust it straight at the man's throat.

Leng Shuang is a renowned assassin, a lone wolf, ruthless and vicious, with high cultivation, having reached the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage.

Her beautiful eyes always exuded a coldness that kept people at a distance.

These mysterious figures did not answer.

They simply cooperated tacitly, launching an attack on everyone using a strange formation.

The weapons in their hands gleamed with an eerie green light.

It carried the scent of a deadly poison.

A wisp of blue smoke will appear as soon as it is lightly wiped, and the skin will instantly turn black.