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"You brat, don't tarnish the reputation of the Heaven-Mending Pavilion!" Elder Xiong Fei laughed loudly.

"Where does the Heaven-Mending Pavilion get its reputation in the Upper Realm?" Qi Shi'an muttered.

"You brat, you dare to undermine me!" Elder Xiong Fei raised his hand, about to slap him.

"Goodbye!" Upon seeing this, Qi Shi'an immediately transformed into divine light and vanished. "I'm leaving Ah Jin in your care!"

"You little brat, I'll remember this slap!" Elder Xiong Fei roared.

"Roar!"

A Jin watched its master leave with reluctance. If it weren't for its lack of strength, it would surely have been able to follow. It secretly resolved to cultivate diligently and, sooner or later, continue to fight alongside its master.

Standing in front of the mountain gate, the crowd watched Qi Shi'an's figure gradually disappear into the distance, and for a moment, they felt a little reluctant to part with him.

After all, they had watched this child grow up from a young age.

Elder Zhuo Yun stroked his beard, somewhat saddened: "I only hope that these two children can come back to visit often."

After the two vicious children left, Butian Pavilion fell into a state of desolation once again. Although the mountain gates were reopened and many outstanding disciples came to visit, it could never return to the bustling atmosphere of the past.

The scene before Starfall Mountain was exactly as it had been when Qi Shi'an had arrived before.

This time, Qi Shi'an wanted to climb to the top of this mountain, perhaps there he could find all the answers.

Qi Shi'an went straight inside. The wisps of white mist seemed to have a mind of their own, and a Taotie condensed, its blood-red maw wide open. It was as big as a small mountain, enormous.

"Roar……"

Accompanied by bursts of beastly roars, a murderous aura surged forth, tearing and biting at him, causing the ground to tremble.

"boom!"

Qi Shi'an threw a punch quickly, accompanied by the roar of a true dragon, directly confronting the ferocious beast with his bare body.

As Qi Shi'an fought fiercely, he thought to himself, "He's really tough."

If he hadn't been strong enough, he might have already been killed by the Taotie here.

A massive claw, radiating boundless malevolence, reached out with unparalleled ferocity; if this were in the outside world, it would be enough to shatter an entire mountain.

Qi Shi'an was fearless, his body shimmering with light. He threw a punch, and countless dragon energies enveloped a true dragon, which took shape and was surrounded by large stars. It was extremely powerful and fierce, and charged forward, colliding with the Taotie.

This is the ultimate clash between physical strength and magical techniques, extremely intense!

Finally, the smoke dissipated, and the Taotie's body, shattered by the dragon's fist, turned into wisps of white mist and vanished from the scene.

Qi Shi'an followed the previous route and walked briskly forward.

He was as agile as a divine ape, his head suspended above Mount Moro, traversing the Starfall Mountain.

But as he started climbing from the halfway point up the mountain, the white mist began to seep into his body, and he immediately felt immense pressure, yet he still felt as if he were walking on flat ground.

Starfall Mountain, this mountain considered a forbidden place in the human world, is truly magnificent, surpassing every mountain in the mortal realm, towering into the clouds.

However, as Qi Shi'an climbed the mountain, the crimson light at the summit transformed into a crimson figure with eerie blood-red eyes looking down at Starfall Mountain, its gaze fixed on the climber.

The blood-red figure slowly spoke: "Mo...Luo...Feng...you...have you also...passed away?"

Chapter 114 The Mystery of the Fallen Star

Starting from the mountainside, the pressure increases several times over every ten thousand miles of ascent to Starfall Mountain, becoming increasingly intense and difficult to overcome.

Moreover, this place seems to be under some kind of restriction, preventing people from flying and forcing them to climb on foot.

However, when Qi Shi'an took a step, it seemed as if there was no resistance; he still moved swiftly and quickly reached the peak.

At this moment, he had already traveled hundreds of thousands of miles, but he was still a long way from the summit, about a million miles away.

"This mountain is really high."

Qi Shi'an looked up at the mountain peak, took a deep breath, and continued to stride upwards.

When he was still 100,000 miles from the summit, the surrounding white mist completely obscured his vision, allowing him to see only half a meter ahead. Moreover, the pressure on his body grew heavier and heavier, as if a mountain was pressing down on him.

During this final stretch of 100,000 li, each step felt like a new world. Qi Shi'an felt the pressure, sweat began to bead on his face, and his pace slowed down.

However, he was extremely excited, because the white mist seemed to be forging his physique, tempering his physical body and primordial spirit, which unexpectedly allowed him to break through his realm and reach the mid-stage of the Venerable Realm.

Qi Shi'an was surprised that this Starfall Mountain could actually help people cultivate, which was quite extraordinary, as if it was selecting a supreme successor.

Qi Shi'an couldn't help but think of the countless white bones at the foot of the mountain, and wondered to himself, "Could it be that all those who have entered this place and died over the endless ages are the eliminated ones?"

"Boom!"

When he took his first step, which covered the last 100,000 miles, his body trembled violently, as if an ancient divine mountain was pressing down on him, its power crashing down on him, causing his bones to crack and pop.

This place is beyond the clouds, and as he ascends, the immense force causes the mountains to tremble slightly.

His footsteps were heavy and muffled, like the beating of a divine drum, echoing throughout the entire Starfall Mountain, with an unchanging rhythm.

The crimson figure atop the mountain was moved as the young man slowly approached: "After all these years, I never thought someone could actually do this."

Boom!Boom!thump...

The blood-red figure gazed at the only path leading to the mountaintop, where it was trembling violently and shrouded in white mist.

The final ten steps were hundreds or even thousands of times more intense than the previous ones, exceeding the limits that the Divine Fire Realm could reach.

At this moment, Qi Shi'an was covered in sweat, and blood was spilling from the corner of his mouth. Even with his strong physique, he could feel his bones cracking and his blood surging.

At this moment, it was as if he were carrying the blue sky on his back!

However, he never stopped or rested for a moment, and his pace remained unchanged as he climbed all the way up.

Do it all at once, second time tired, third time exhausted!

"what……"

With a hoarse voice and all his might, Qi Shi'an took the last step with heavy strides.

When Qi Shi'an reached the summit, his blood-red figure was blurred, but from his slightly narrowed blood-red eyes, one could see that he was smiling!

In the past, there were also amazing beings who came up here, but they also had to endure hardship, struggle and overcome all difficulties to get here. All those beings became the strongest and were revered as ancestors.

No one has ever reached the summit in one fell swoop like this young man.

This is absolutely a feat!

The blood-red figure softened his gaze, thinking to himself, "I wonder how far this child can go?"

"call……"

Qi Shi'an gasped for breath. He was exhausted. Not only was Starfall Mountain high, but it could only be climbed with physical strength. He couldn't even use runes, and he still had to endure tremendous pressure.

However, it was all worth it. He felt that he was in excellent condition, his cultivation was completely consolidated, and his physical body and primordial spirit were much more resilient.

The blood-red figure calmly said, "Young man, the aura emanating from you is somewhat familiar."

"What the hell are you?!"

Qi Shi'an was startled, and his already exhausted mind tensed up again.

"You don't need to be nervous, I am the guardian of this mountain."

"Mountain Guardian?"

Qi Shi'an looked at him strangely. The figure in front of him was blood-red all over, with blurred features, except for a pair of clear blood-red eyes.

It looks like a human, but it's bloody and gooey. It doesn't look like a human either, but it walks upright and has hands and feet, which is quite bizarre.

However, Qi Shi'an couldn't tell what level of cultivation the person possessed. Either this person had no cultivation at all, or this person was extremely powerful, and he believed that the person in front of him belonged to the latter.

Qi Shi'an asked warily, "You are still alive?"

The blood-red figure shook its head and said self-deprecatingly, "No, I only have a wisp of remnant will left, and I have survived until now only because of a drop of blood."

“Indeed, this mountain has existed for countless ages. If your true form were still alive, wouldn’t you have become an immortal?” Qi Shi’an nodded, then frowned and asked, “You just said that the aura on my body felt somewhat familiar. What do you mean?”

"I can sense a trace of bloodline power fluctuation within you, resonating with mine. Moreover, when you climbed the mountain, that small mountain should have been Mount Moro, right?" the crimson figure said calmly.

Qi Shi'an frowned. When he first came to Xingyun Mountain, he had already guessed the relationship between Moro Peak and Xingyun Mountain.

But this person claims to be able to sense the fluctuations in his bloodline. What does that mean? Could this person also be a member of the Qi clan?

Qi Shi'an suddenly realized that the Qi Ancestor's Prison Suppression Token he found in the dilapidated temple of the Qi clan resonated with Moro Peak, revealing two ancient characters.

Qi Shi'an asked solemnly, "Are you a member of the Qi clan?"

The blood-red figure, his thoughts seemingly traversing countless ages, sighed, "The Qi Clan, Qi War!"

Upon hearing this, Qi Shi'an's pupils contracted, and his mind was struck as if by lightning; he was utterly shocked.

This person is actually a member of the Qi clan, so why did he become the guardian of Xingyun Mountain?

“I know you have many questions, but could you let me take one more look at Moro Peak? I want to confirm whether he has really passed away,” Qi Zhan said calmly.

Qi Shi'an did not fully trust him, but he still took out Moro Peak, which he kept clutching in his hand.

Qi Zhan's blood-red eyes seemed to have runes flowing within them, flashing with an eerie light as he stared intently at Moro Peak. Finally, he sighed, "Time is truly merciless."

Qi Shi'an could sense a sense of sorrow, helplessness, and lamentation in Qi Zhan's tone, as if he already knew Supreme Luo Xiu.

"Do you know Supreme Luo Xiu?" Qi Shi'an asked.

"Ha, it's more than just knowing him. Luo Xiu was a disciple of my Qi clan's ancestor and also my close friend."

“His Moro Peak was originally one of the core parts of Starfall Mountain. I thought he could help me completely control the mountain, but I never expected…”

In the end, a hint of sadness appeared in Qi Zhan's bloodshot eyes.

Qi Shi'an was somewhat shocked. He knew nothing about Qi Zhan and Supreme Luo Xiu, but Supreme Luo Xiu was actually a disciple of the Qi clan's ancestor, and this person was actually Supreme Luo Xiu's close friend?!

Furthermore, it seems that Qi Zhan and Supreme Luo Xiu are sworn brothers, which suggests that his acquisition of Moro Peak was inevitable in the first place!

Because he has the bloodline of the Qi clan in his body, although it is diluted, he is still a descendant of the ancestors of the Qi clan. Perhaps he accidentally triggered the restriction of Moro Peak.

The remnant divine consciousness of Supreme Luo Xiu recognized him, which is why he bestowed upon him the inherited memories, including the Ten Fierce Treasure Techniques.

“Senior, I have come here for two reasons. First, to confirm the relationship between Starfall Mountain and Moro Peak. Second,…” Qi Shi paused for a moment, then said directly, “I want to know about the past of the Qi clan!”

"Qi clan..." Qi Zhan pondered for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "Since you are of the same clan as me and have obtained Moro Peak, it's alright to tell you."

Next, Qi Zhan told Qi Shi'an about the history of the Qi clan.

The Qi tribe was originally one of the thirty-six tribes under the rule of the Human King, the leader of the human race, among the seven kings of the borderlands. Among the thirty-six tribes, the Qi tribe was among the top three in strength.

The ancestors of the Qi clan were revered as the Ancestor of Qi. Their cultivation was unparalleled, and they had already reached the peak of the Supreme Realm, making them an absolute master in the human realm.

In the Battle of Immortal Ancient City, Qi Zu and the Seven Kings jointly guarded the Primordial Imperial City and protected the human race, ultimately dying on the battlefield.

The rest of the Qi clan fought desperately to protect the descendants of the king during their escape, and only a few thousand managed to flee, hiding their identities.

They, along with the descendants of the seven kings and the rest of the tribes, were branded as sinful blood, condemned to eternal infamy.

As for this Starfall Mountain, it was created by Qi Zu at a huge cost, using a large star mixed with divine gold and immortal gold.

However, an accident occurred during this time. Starfall Mountain accidentally absorbed a wisp of celestial energy from beyond the heavens, which eventually caused a mutation and turned it into a genuine celestial artifact!

Only by mastering both Moro Peak and Qi Zu's Prison Suppression Token, and gaining the approval of Starfall Mountain, can one truly master such immortal artifacts.

As Qi Shi'an listened carefully to Qi Zhan's story, his gaze remained fixed on Qi Zhan's indistinct facial features.

He noticed that Qi Zhan's emotions would fluctuate slightly whenever he talked about Qi Zu. Logically, someone who had cultivated to this level shouldn't be unable to control themselves, so there was only one thing left...

Qi Shi'an said calmly, "Senior, Qi Zu must be your family member."

As expected, upon hearing this, Qi Zhan's bloodshot eyes, which sent chills down one's spine, revealed a deep sorrow, and he remained silent for a long time.

Qi Zhan sighed, "Alas... Qi Zu was my grandfather. Back then, I guarded the border with my grandfather and father."

"Unexpectedly, the front lines were in dire straits, and evil spirits were causing trouble in the rear. We fought to the death, and in the end, only I led a group of my people to escape to the lower realm."

"But I was also severely injured at that time. In order to protect what my grandfather entrusted to me, I dragged my crippled body to place Starfall Mountain here and used a secret method to become the mountain spirit of Starfall Mountain, waiting for the arrival of those who come after."

"That drop of blood is the source of my survival to this day."

Qi Shi'an suddenly realized and murmured, "So that's how it is. This explains why the Qi clan declined."

In the past, several of the most powerful ancestors died in battle. Only one escaped to the lower realm, but due to severe injuries, he was unable to make any preparations before turning into a mountain spirit.

The remaining members of the Qi clan did not obtain the true core inheritance of the Qi clan. After several times of danger of extermination, they could only become vassals of the Kun clan.

"Was that drop of blood from an immortal?" Qi Shi'an continued to ask.

Qi Zhan answered without hesitation: "A drop of the Human King's essence blood!"

Qi Shi'an was shocked. The Seven Kings of the Borderlands were all supreme experts at the True Immortal level. This drop of blood was actually the blood of a Human King? Wasn't that immortal blood?!