Xu Mengying took out a piece of light gauze and gently unfolded it, creating an invisible barrier that enveloped her and Meng Zhang, isolating them from the outside world. This was Xu Mengying's refined Fourth Rank magic tool, the Moon Mirage Gauze, which had a strong amplifying effect on various illusionary Divine Abilities.
After using the Moon Mirage Gauze to cast illusions, Xu Mengying perfectly concealed herself and Meng Zhang, seamlessly blending into the surrounding environment without revealing any flaws. The space within the barrier was not cramped, and both of them sat cross-legged with room to spare.
Now, they only needed to wait silently for the arrival of True Monarch Mountain Peak. Within the Nine Heavens, where one could not see the sun, moon, or stars, there was no distinction between day and night, making it difficult to tell the passage of time. However, Meng Zhang and Xu Mengying had methods to discern the passage of time, and several days passed in the blink of an eye.
In reality, it was less than five days when True Monarch Mountain Peak appeared beside Black Fiend Lake, just as Xu Mengying had expected. What she didn't anticipate was that True Monarch Mountain Peak was not alone but had a companion.
Xu Mengying had thought that True Monarch Mountain Peak would never reveal the location of this treasure to anyone to keep its secrecy intact. However, upon seeing the companion of True Monarch Mountain Peak, dressed in heavy armor with a helmet concealing their face completely, it was evident that this person was a strong cultivator at the same level as True Monarch Mountain Peak.
The situation had changed, so should they still follow the original plan? Xu Mengying looked at Meng Zhang with inquiring eyes and decided to wait a little longer, observing if there were any new developments. Considering the current circumstances, if they hastily retreated, they might alert the other party. It was better to stay hidden and continue waiting.
Meng Zhang understood Xu Mengying's intention and followed her lead. For him, the worst-case scenario would only be a direct confrontation with True Monarch Mountain Peak. In a head-on battle, who was afraid of whom? Even if they couldn't win, would they not have the power to protect themselves?
After True Monarch Mountain Peak and the companion arrived, they silently waited by the side of Black Fiend Lake. After a while, the companion couldn't help but ask, "True Monarch, how much longer do we have to wait? Don't forget, according to the orders, I must join the main forces in ten days."
"Marshal Zhao, be patient. Tomorrow, there will be changes here. By then, I only need you to hold off those two Fiend Beasts, and I'll be done quickly," True Monarch Mountain Peak calmly replied.
As Marshal Zhao spoke, his tone became somewhat stern.
True Monarch Mountain Peak was, after all, a Primordial Spirit True Monarch, holding a high position in the Yellow Lotus Sect and often being flattered by his subordinates. Marshal Zhao's attitude made him somewhat uncomfortable.
"Marshal Zhao, the reason I joined the Dali Dynasty was that your envoy promised many conditions. One of them was to have you unconditionally assist me this time and follow my orders," True Monarch Mountain Peak responded. "Is Marshal Zhao going to defy my orders now?"
Upon hearing True Monarch Mountain Peak's question, Marshal Zhao fell silent for a moment. After a while, he said, "I have no intention of defying you, True Monarch. I just hope that you won't miss the bigger picture. As for your orders, I will naturally follow them."
Since the other party showed a sign of conceding, True Monarch Mountain Peak didn't say much more. They would need the other party's help later, so there was no need to sour the relationship too much. In silence, they both waited.
During their conversation, unexpectedly, there were people nearby, so they spoke quite freely and revealed many secrets. It seemed that True Monarch Mountain Peak had finally made a choice and decided to ally with the Dali Dynasty. This choice wasn't surprising, as on the surface, the Dali Dynasty appeared stronger than the Azure Origin Sect and the Jade Sword Sect. Even Meng Zhang might have made the same choice if presented with a suitable opportunity.
It seemed that the Dali Dynasty valued True Monarch Mountain Peak. Xu Mengying wondered what conditions the Dali Dynasty had offered him, but sending a Primordial Spirit cultivator to assist him indicated a significant investment.
No wonder True Monarch Mountain Peak brought others here; they were helpers sent by the Dali Dynasty. The Dali Dynasty was a powerful force, so they probably wouldn't compete with True Monarch Mountain Peak for the treasures in the Black Fiend Lake.
Xu Mengying realized that if they missed this opportunity, it would be even more challenging to try and kill True Monarch Mountain Peak in the future. Now that he had allied with the Dali Dynasty, he had their protection, and Xu Mengying alone would probably be powerless against him.
Thinking of this, Xu Mengying's killing intent surged.
From their conversation, Meng Zhang learned that the Dali Dynasty would make a significant move in ten days, but he had no way to intervene or pass on the message discreetly.
Time passed quickly as everyone waited. On the fifth day, early in the morning, the massive Black Fiend Lake ahead indeed began undergoing violent changes, just as Xu Mengying had said.
The previously violently boiling lake water now surged even more intensely. Countless waters rose into the air, forming layers of clouds swirling above the Black Fiend Lake. The churning surface of the lake suddenly parted like a curtain, revealing a wide passage.
"This is it," True Monarch Mountain Peak said in a low voice as he flew above the passage. He threw out a fist-sized bead, and invisible repelling forces instantly pushed away the Black Fiend Lake water and dense vapor near the passage, exposing a clear path.
The lake water of Black Fiend Lake appeared to be water, but it was actually highly condensed fiend qi, gathered and liquefied. Ordinary water-avoidance Divine Abilities wouldn't be able to repel this fiend qi.
True Monarch Mountain Peak had prepared a one-time-use magic tool in advance, capable of pushing away the fiend qi when it temporarily weakened. He had to act quickly, as the power of the bead alone wouldn't protect him entirely if the surrounding fiend qi density returned to normal.
He entered the passage, landed on the ground, and walked forward with large strides. Marshal Zhao hurriedly followed and entered the passage together with True Monarch Mountain Peak.
Xu Mengying called to Meng Zhang, and then Moon Mirage Gauze concealed their figures as they also flew towards the passage's direction.
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