Chapter 128: The Eight Treasures Demon Cave, the Haunting

Even a Saint Realm expert needs to be cautious there. There was once a Saint Realm Tenth-Layer expert who entered it, and only a skeleton was found in the end.

Zhou Chen’s heart tightened. It seemed the North Region Demon Abyss was indeed dangerous.

“However,” Mu Yuandao’s tone shifted, “there are indeed many Opportunities there. Precisely because it’s dangerous, many treasures haven’t been taken. If the Saint truly wants to go…”

“Old Mu is willing to take me there?”

A hint of slyness flashed in Zhou Chen’s eyes.

Mu Yuandao pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, “As the Saint’s Protector, and moreover, the Saint is now the hope of my Taichu Holy Land, no matter where the Saint goes, I must protect your safety, even if it costs me my life.”

“Thank you, Old Mu!”

Zhou Chen was overjoyed. This was exactly what he was waiting for. He had previously been worried that Old Mu would not let him go because it was too dangerous.

If that really happened, Zhou Chen would have no choice but to find a way to escape.

Fortunately, with Mu Yuandao, a Saint Realm expert, accompanying him, his safety would be greatly enhanced.

“However,” Mu Yuandao reminded him, “there is no Formation in the North Region Demon Abyss, so we can only travel by flying. With an ordinary Low Grade Saint-tier flying boat, it would take two or three months of flying. A Medium Grade Saint-tier flying boat would take two months to arrive, and if it’s a Top-Grade Saint-tier flying boat, it would take about a month, but it would consume at least one hundred thousand Top-Grade Spirit Stones.”

“One hundred thousand Top-Grade Spirit Stones?”

Zhou Chen raised an eyebrow.

This number was indeed astronomical for ordinary Cultivators, but for Zhou Chen now, it was nothing.

“Old Mu, please wait.”

With a thought, Zhou Chen took out a flying boat from his storage ring. It was entirely silver-white and shimmering with colorful light.

The next moment, the flying boat expanded dramatically in the wind, becoming a hundred zhang long and thirty zhang wide. It was crafted from precious Star Silver and inscribed with complex Formation patterns.

Just by resting there, it exuded a powerful pressure.

“This… This is a Top-Grade Saint-tier flying boat?!”

Mu Yuandao’s eyes widened.

Top-Grade Saint-tier flying boats, even Holy Lands wouldn't have many.

Each one was priceless, a truly strategic treasure.

“Saint, where did you get this flying boat?”

Mu Yuandao asked in shock.

“Just a small part of my collection. You don’t need to ask more about this.”

Zhou Chen smiled calmly.

In reality, this flying boat was obtained when he had intercepted Miao Dandan’s Opportunity earlier.

At the time, he thought he wouldn't need it, so he had just left it in his storage ring, gathering dust.

“How rich is this kid, exactly?”

Mu Yuandao gave Zhou Chen a deep look, the shock in his heart lingering for a long time.

“Since the Saint has a Top-Grade Saint-tier flying boat, we can depart tomorrow.”

Mu Yuandao said.

“Alright, then we’ll depart tomorrow.” Zhou Chen nodded.

The next morning, outside the Taichu Holy Land mountain gate.

The silver-white Top-Grade Saint-tier flying boat quietly floated in mid-air, emitting a faint starlight.

The Formation patterns on the flying boat shimmered, showcasing its extraordinary nature, attracting the envy and admiration of many passing Taichu Holy Land Disciples. They thought the Sect had purchased a new flying boat.

When they saw Zhou Chen on the flying boat, they showed a look of course, thinking it was provided by the Sect for Zhou Chen.

As the Saint of their Taichu Holy Land, it was essential for him to ride the best flying boat. After all, as the face of the Taichu Holy Land, he couldn't be too shabby when traveling outside.

Zhou Chen and Mu Yuandao boarded the flying boat. Zhou Chen formed a hand seal, and the flying boat instantly transformed into a streak of light, speeding towards the north.

“Saint, the speed of this flying boat…”

Mu Yuandao felt the speed of the flying boat beneath his feet and couldn’t help but click his tongue.

The speed of this flying boat was faster than any Top-Grade Saint-tier flying boat he had seen within the Sect.

At this speed, it would probably take only half a month to reach the North Region Demon Abyss.

“Old Mu, how much do you know about the North Region Demon Abyss?”

Zhou Chen asked while controlling the flying boat.

Mu Yuandao pondered for a moment.

“The Formation of the North Region Demon Abyss is said to be related to a great battle in ancient times. At that time, the righteous and demonic Dao fought a heaven-shaking battle there. Countless experts fell, and their blood stained the land red.”

“Later, that place became what it is now, with Yao Beasts rampant and Devilish Qi permeating. And because too many experts fell back then, many strange Secret Realms and Forbidden Lands were also born there.”

Zhou Chen nodded. This information was very useful to him.

“By the way, Old Mu, do you know about the Eight Treasures Demon Cave?”

Zhou Chen asked tentatively.

Mu Yuandao’s expression changed: “How does the Saint know about that place?”

“This Disciple happened to see it in an ancient text.”

Zhou Chen casually made up an excuse, not expecting Mu Yuandao to react so strongly.

“Eight Treasures Demon Cave…”

Mu Yuandao’s expression was solemn. “That is one of the most dangerous Forbidden Lands in the North Region Demon Abyss. Legend has it that it was the Cultivation ground of the ancient Devil Emperor, Blood Fiend Heavenly Venerate.”

“Blood Fiend Heavenly Venerate was also a famous expert in ancient times, with a Cultivation reaching the Emperor Realm Tenth-Layer. After he fell, his Cultivation ground became the Eight Treasures Demon Cave.”

Mu Yuandao looked at Zhou Chen: “Saint, you wouldn’t be thinking of going there, would you? That place is difficult to find an entrance to, and even if you find it, even Peak Saint Realm experts dare not easily venture into it.”

“I was just curious.” Zhou Chen smiled.

Although Mu Yuandao was somewhat suspicious, he didn’t ask further.

The flying boat traveled through the clouds at an extremely fast speed.

The scenery along the way constantly changed, from the green mountains and clear waters of the Taichu Holy Land, gradually turning into desolate Gobi Desert.

Three days later, the flying boat had flown out of the Central Continent’s core region and entered the edge area.

The Spiritual Qi here was noticeably thinner, and there was a faint, chilling Qi.

“We’re almost there.”

Mu Yuandao looked into the distance. “In a few more days, we’ll reach the edge of the North Region Demon Abyss.”

Just then, Zhou Chen suddenly frowned.

His Divine Sense perceived several powerful auras rapidly approaching.

“Old Mu, someone is following us.”

Zhou Chen said in a deep voice.

“It’s the Shadow Blade people!”

Mu Yuandao swept his Divine Sense, and his expression instantly became solemn.

“Shadow Blade?” A hint of anger flashed in Zhou Chen’s eyes. They were truly like lingering spirits.

“This is the largest assassin organization in the Central Continent. They specialize in assassination missions, and their methods are extremely cruel. I didn’t expect them to target us. Saint, you are very likely to have a bounty on your head.”

Mu Yuandao explained.

As soon as his voice fell, several dark figures surrounded them from all directions.

The leader was a middle-aged man in a black robe, his aura unfathomable, clearly a Saint Realm Third-Layer Cultivator.

“Old fellow, hand over Zhou Chen, and we’ll spare your life.”

The black-robed man’s voice was cold.

Zhou Chen’s heart sank. It seemed it wouldn’t be so easy to escape today.

“Who is Your Excellency? Why are you attacking the Saint of my Taichu Holy Land?”

Mu Yuandao stepped forward, his aura secretly beginning to rise.

“Enough nonsense, hand him over!”

The black-robed man waved his hand impatiently.

Instantly, ten black-clad assassins rushed over from all directions.

These assassins were uniformly Saint Realm First-Layer Cultivators, working in perfect coordination, clearly having undergone specialized training.