Qin Feiyang had been to more places and knew more than Lu Xingchen. For instance, the Land of Oblivion. That place also had remnants from ten thousand years ago. And this great canyon was full of remnants from ten thousand years ago; it was quite likely there was a connection between the two. Then there was the Sacred Monkey. Unquestionably, it too was an ancient relic from ten thousand years ago. What exactly happened ten thousand years ago that compelled the Sacred Monkey to seal itself? Ten thousand years ago... Suddenly, my gaze trembles. I remember that the Great Qin Empire was also established ten thousand years ago. Could all this be related to the first emperor?

"Why have they stopped moving?" the Monkey King at the back asked doubtfully.

"I have no idea." The Sand Python Emperor and the Eagle King shook their heads.

After pondering for a moment, Qin Feiyang shook his head and said indifferently, "If you can't figure it out, then don't think about it. Let's continue our search!"

Lu Xingchen gave a faint smile. "Let's move then!"

The two of them continued forward.

BOOM!

Not long after they entered the sea of fire, a fierce power erupted. A giant, flaming beast shot into the sky, blocking their path.

It was also a Fire Dragon Lion, but its body was more than ten meters long. Its huge, fan-like eyes seemed to be cast from lava, gleaming with an astonishingly fierce light.

"Lion King, stop!"

Before the Fire Dragon Lion could make a move, the Monkey King and his two companions spoke in unison.

"Hm?" The Lion King glanced at the three of them and asked, puzzled, "What's going on? Humans are intruding. Why not kill them?"

"Don't block their path."

"That's right, don't block them under any circumstances. They're not to be trifled with."

"We'll explain the details to you later."

The Monkey King and his two companions communicated this telepathically.

The Lion King regarded Qin Feiyang and Lu Xingchen with surprise and suspicion. After hesitating for some time, he finally chose to step aside.

Qin Feiyang and Lu Xingchen continued forward.

After the Monkey King and his two companions regrouped with the Lion King, they told him everything in great detail.

After listening, the Lion King was also astounded. He then offered to go with them and help.

Thus, another Fire Dragon Lion joined the fierce beasts following Qin Feiyang and Lu Xingchen.

Lu Xingchen glanced at the four beasts out of the corner of his eye and said with a wry smile, "To be honest, with them following behind us, I feel uneasy."

Qin Feiyang didn't respond.

Because that was just stating the obvious. Who would feel secure being watched by four War Ancestor-realm fierce beasts?

However, as they continued their search, aside from encountering fierce beasts, they hadn't found even a trace of anyone, let alone Ren Duxing.

「Half a day passed.」

They left the sea of fire and flew over a jungle. But as they scanned the jungle below, they both couldn't help but frown. Within the jungle were countless black stone apes.

Lu Xingchen frowned. "Don't tell me we've gone in a large circle?"

Qin Feiyang replied, "If I recall correctly, we have indeed gone in a large circle. The jungle is to the east of the canyon, the desert to the south, the glacier to the west, and the sea of fire to the north. We started from the jungle, and now we're back in the jungle. In other words, we've searched the entire canyon."

Lu Xingchen sighed. "It seems we guessed wrong. Uncle Ren isn't here."

"Let's keep looking," Qin Feiyang said. "When we reach the cave where the Sacred Monkey sealed itself, if we still haven't found him by then, we'll leave."

WHOOSH!!

The two continued to fly, searching meticulously.

The four beasts followed closely behind them, their eyes glinting with an unreadable light.

「Two more hours passed.」

Qin Feiyang and Lu Xingchen arrived above a mountain peak. On the peak, there was a cave entrance. This was the cave where the Sacred Monkey had sealed itself.

Looking down at the great canyon, their eyes filled with disappointment; this journey had apparently been in vain.

"Can you return the Sacred Monkey to us now?"

The four beasts stood opposite them, their eyes glinting with hostility.

Qin Feiyang pondered for a moment, then looked up at the Monkey King. "I'm very puzzled. Since no other humans have been here, how could your monkey descendants regenerate their lost limbs and heads as if they were new?"

The Monkey King said solemnly, "That's none of your business."

"This is too important. I must figure it out." After Qin Feiyang finished speaking, he took out Blue Snow and simultaneously brought the Sacred Monkey out from the ancient castle. He then said, "If you don't tell me, I'll kill it right now!"

"You dare!" The four beasts were enraged.

Qin Feiyang said, "You should know very well whether I dare or not."

The four beasts fell silent. Although they hadn't known him for long, it wasn't hard to see from his actions that this man was a fearless daredevil.

Qin Feiyang's gaze turned cold. He pressed Blue Snow against the Sacred Monkey's neck and bellowed, "My patience is limited! Hurry up and tell me, who refined those elixirs for you!"

"What should we do?" The Monkey King was extremely anxious and sent a telepathic message to the Eagle King, Lion King, and Sand Python Emperor, asking for help.

The Lion King transmitted, Compared to that thing, the Sacred Monkey is more important!

The Eagle King added, That's right, it absolutely must not die!

The Sand Python Emperor suggested, Why don't we tell them first? Once they return the Sacred Monkey to us, we can fight them to the bitter end.

A fierce glint flashed in the Monkey King's eyes. He looked at Qin Feiyang and said, "Alright, I'll tell you. Their ability to restore their heads and arms isn't because they consumed any elixirs."

"Hm?" Qin Feiyang and Lu Xingchen were surprised.

Lu Xingchen asked, "Then what was the reason?"

The Monkey King replied, "A wisp of flame. This flame is mystical and possesses healing abilities. Although it can't regenerate flesh on bare bones or bring the dead back to life, healing injuries is a simple matter for it."

"A flame?" The two exchanged a look of astonishment. This answer was completely unexpected.

Lu Xingchen frowned slightly and whispered, "What kind of flame possesses such an ability?"

"I don't know either," Qin Feiyang shook his head, then turned to the Monkey King and asked, "Where is this flame?"

"What are you trying to do?" the Monkey King asked sternly. "Let me warn you, you'd better not have any ideas about that flame."

Qin Feiyang said, "If you hadn't said that, I wouldn't have been that interested. But now, I really want to have a look."

The Monkey King stared gloomily at Qin Feiyang. "Then give us the Sacred Monkey first."

"Impossible!" Qin Feiyang retorted. "I can see right through your little schemes. Don't even think about getting the Sacred Monkey back before we leave."

The four beasts were utterly helpless. How can this human be as crafty as an old fox?

"It seems you don't care about the Sacred Monkey's life." Qin Feiyang's gaze turned cold. He pressed Blue Snow slightly harder against the Sacred Monkey's neck, as if about to slice it.

Seeing this, the Monkey King's expression changed drastically. He hurriedly raised a hand and shouted, "Don't! I... This Emperor will take you there!"

Qin Feiyang said, "Then hurry up. Don't wear out my patience."

"This is too humiliating! I, this Emperor, can't stand it anymore!" the Sand Python Emperor roared fiercely and shot towards Qin Feiyang and Lu Xingchen like lightning, ready to strike.

This sudden turn of events shocked Qin Feiyang, Lu Xingchen, and the other three beasts. None of them had expected the Sand Python Emperor to suddenly erupt like this, disregarding the Sacred Monkey's life.

Lu Xingchen jolted and shouted, "Brother Qin, retreat now!"

Qin Feiyang didn't hesitate for a moment, immediately taking the Sacred Monkey and Lu Xingchen into the ancient castle.

However, just as they were about to enter the ancient castle, the Sand Python Emperor unleashed a terrifying pressure, immobilizing them in mid-air. At the same time, the Sand Python Emperor's entire tail suddenly exploded, sending flesh and blood flying everywhere!

Immediately after, a large amount of blood showered down onto the Sacred Monkey like a tidal wave. Qin Feiyang, who was holding the Sacred Monkey, was naturally also drenched in the blood.

"What's going on?" Qin Feiyang and Lu Xingchen were involuntarily stupefied. Weren't we the targets? Why did it blow up its own tail instead?

The Monkey King, Eagle King, and Lion King were also dazed, not understanding what trick the Sand Python Emperor was up to.

But the next moment, both Qin Feiyang and Lu Xingchen, as well as the Monkey King and his companions, understood.

The Sand Python Emperor was trying to awaken the Sacred Monkey! It was just that everything had happened too suddenly and too quickly for any of them to react in time.

BOOM!

However, just as Qin Feiyang and Lu Xingchen realized what was happening, a terrifying aura suddenly erupted from the sleeping Sacred Monkey before them! This aura made both Qin Feiyang and Lu Xingchen tremble in body and soul! At this very moment, they felt like mere specks in a vast ocean, utterly insignificant!

Lu Xingchen roared, "This is bad! The Sacred Monkey is about to awaken! Kill it quickly!"

"Break for me!" Qin Feiyang's gaze darkened. With a hysterical roar, he broke free from the immobilizing pressure and decisively thrust Blue Snow toward the Sacred Monkey's heart.

The Sand Python Emperor shouted, "Monkey King, quickly!"

BOOM!

Although the Sand Python Emperor hadn't spoken explicitly, the Monkey King understood instantly. The pressure of a War Ancestor erupted, surging towards Qin Feiyang like an overwhelming tide.

Instantly, Qin Feiyang was immobilized again!

"Will this ever end?! Break!" Qin Feiyang roared in anger, once more forcibly breaking free from the restraint. Blue Snow shot straight for the Sacred Monkey's heart.

At this moment, Blue Snow was merely a finger's breadth from its heart! It was practically within reach!

But just then, the Eagle King and the Lion King simultaneously unleashed their pressure, crashing down on Qin Feiyang like toppling mountains and overturning seas! Simultaneously, the four beasts each unleashed their techniques, attacking Qin Feiyang and Lu Xingchen! The venom spat by the Sand Python Emperor was particularly horrifying!

Lu Xingchen shouted anxiously, "Brother Qin, don't delay any longer! Retreat quickly!"

The four beasts would absolutely never allow them to kill the Sacred Monkey. And once the Sacred Monkey awakened, it would likely be their doom!

Qin Feiyang's gaze was incredibly dark. So close, yet unable to kill the Sacred Monkey. I didn't expect these four fierce beasts to have such perfect coordination. But the Sacred Monkey... must die!

"Break!" He gritted his teeth, broke free from the pressure's restraint, grabbed Lu Xingchen and the Sacred Monkey, and entered the ancient castle.

The instant he entered the ancient castle, the Sacred Monkey's tightly closed eyes snapped open, two beams of frigid light bursting forth! At the same time, they held a trace of bewilderment.

"Boss, it's awake!" Fatty exclaimed.

Earlier, when the Sand Python Emperor had suddenly gone berserk, Fatty and the others had already been startled awake. Now, seeing the Sacred Monkey open its eyes, all their expressions changed drastically in fright.

"Awake or not, it dies!" Qin Feiyang's eyes surged with killing intent. Unhindered by any immobilizing pressure, Blue Snow plunged into the Sacred Monkey's heart like a streak of lightning.

Fresh blood instantly spurted out like a fountain!

"Ngh?!" The intense pain fully awakened the Sacred Monkey.

It looked down at the dagger in its chest, then swept its gaze over Fatty and the others. A world-shattering pressure erupted violently from it. In an instant, it enveloped the entire ancient castle!

PTHOO!

Fatty and the others immediately trembled violently, blood gushing from their mouths. The skin of the weakest among them—Lin Yiyi, Lo Qianxue, Lu Hong, and Fatty—cracked like spiderwebs, and in an instant, blood dyed them completely red. Their faces were contorted in agony!

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