Chapter 20

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As Ye Jing's physical body was destroyed, his backpack was also completely ruined.

Even the low-grade treasure weapon he carried with him was swallowed by the abyss. Only the peculiar dark red ring and the iron plate that fell into Yan Zhaoge's hands were spared.

Yan Zhaoge caressed the iron plate, thinking to himself, "This thing doesn't seem simple."

Moreover, he had finally obtained the seed of the Lyanzhen True Fire. This trip to the Dragon Suppressing Abyss was not in vain.

Protecting his fellow disciples and reuniting with his black-clothed guards, Yan Zhaoge and the others faced the chaotic Dragon Suppressing Abyss. They first avoided the sharp edge, found a rocky area, and set up a defensive position.

After an unknown amount of time, the storm finally gradually subsided.

Everyone emerged from their hiding places, secretly marveling. Due to the chaotic aura of the Dragon Suppressing Abyss, although they were still deep within it, the surrounding world had completely changed.

Yan Zhaoge said, "With such a strange occurrence, it is not suitable for you to continue staying in the Dragon Suppressing Abyss. The part of this training mission that belongs to you has ended. Now, follow me out."

All the Guangcheng Mountain disciples hurriedly nodded in agreement.

The sudden events had left them all in a daze, and many were still in a state of confusion.

Although there were no shortage of Grandmasters in Guangcheng Mountain, the young disciples had never been so closely involved in a Grandmaster-level conflict.

While they were broadened in their horizons, they also felt a lingering fear.

Ye Jing's encounter made them feel a deep sense of empathy.

Yan Zhaoge glanced at them, "Ye Jing has encountered a great calamity, and his life is uncertain. However, I do not think he is destined to die young. Perhaps he can turn misfortune into good fortune."

The others were slightly taken aback. They had only seen Ye Jing fall into the abyss due to the Red Spirit Flag Lord's attack. After that, the black fog obscured their view, and they could only hear some sounds.

Yan Zhaoge nodded, "It is too early to speak of Ye Jing's life or death."

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Although Ye Jing's interpersonal relationships were only average, there were no shortage of those who had a poor relationship with him.

However, the feeling of helplessness in the face of a Grandmaster's attack made the other young disciples also feel a sense of shared misfortune.

At this moment, they were quite convinced by Yan Zhaoge. Hearing that Ye Jing might still be alive, they immediately felt relieved.

Yan Zhaoge continued, "However, the Grandmaster who suddenly appeared and called Ye Jing brother was somewhat unexpected."

The fellow disciples, now at ease, recalled the events and marveled, finding it hard to believe.

Sikong Qing's gaze flickered slightly, and Yan Zhaoge looked at her, "Sikong Xiaomei, do you know something?"

"That person is surnamed Han, and he has a grudge against our sect's chief elder in Dongtang, Elder Yan. He has a violent temper and practices a strange and tyrannical martial path. If I am not mistaken, he should be the 'Ghost Axe Elder' Han Sheng."

Yan Zhaoge said, "This old man has been missing for many years. He is quite hostile towards Elder Yan, and his sudden appearance near Dongtang is worth paying attention to."

Sikong Qing paused for a moment and then answered straightforwardly, "Previously, when I was traveling in Dongtang, I once went to the Luliang Mountains near the Dragon Suppressing Abyss and was in danger, falling unconscious."

"Later, it was Ye Jing, who had not yet joined the sect, who saved me. However, I indeed do not know anything about the Ghost Axe Elder."

"But the danger at that time was so great that even a Grandmaster might have been helpless. I have always been curious about how Ye Jing saved me, but I did not want to pry, so I could only believe it was a stroke of good fortune."

Yan Zhaoge nodded and did not press further, "I trust what you say, Sikong Xiaomei. Since you do not know, we can only wait until we find Ye Jing. However, these circumstances must be reported to the sect truthfully. It is no longer a personal matter."

Sikong Qing replied, "I understand."

The group struggled out of the Dragon Suppressing Abyss, and the feeling of seeing the sky again made the young disciples extremely happy.

Yan Zhaoge snapped his fingers, and a middle-aged man in black understood and sent a signal. Then everyone waited on the spot.

Soon, Ah Hu arrived first, followed by other martial artists, who were the Guangcheng Mountain martial artists stationed in Dongtang and the martial artists under the jurisdiction of Dongtang.

Ah Hu, seeing Yan Zhaoge, almost threw himself at him and hugged his leg, sobbing, "Young Master, it's really great that you're safe!"

Yan Zhaoge smiled, "If something happened to me, you could eat and drink to your heart's content. By the time you turned into a puffed-up bun, no one would care."

Ah Hu scratched his head and smiled foolishly, "I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare."

Yan Zhaoge asked, "Where are Elder Yan, Han Sheng, and the Red Spirit Flag Lord?"

Ah Hu replied solemnly, "Elder Yan and the Ghost Axe Elder fought intermittently and headed west. The Red Spirit Flag Lord fled, and someone is following him, but the latest news has not been reported back yet."

Yan Zhaoge nodded. After everyone was ready, they determined the direction and route and set off to leave the Dragon Suppressing Abyss.

Their first destination was Lin Yuan City. After a brief rest in Lin Yuan City, they would make further arrangements.

As the name suggests, Lin Yuan City is right next to the Dragon Suppressing Abyss. Dongtang is on the easternmost edge of Tian Dong Zhou, and Lin Yuan City is the easternmost frontier of Dongtang.

This is the first line of defense for Dongtang against the Dragon Suppressing Abyss, and the environment is relatively rough and harsh.

However, the treasures produced in the Dragon Suppressing Abyss, when brought out by the martial artists who explore it, are often traded in Lin Yuan City, forming a fairly large market.

Of course, those who dare to enter and exit the Dragon Suppressing Abyss either have considerable cultivation or are accustomed to a life of danger. Therefore, Lin Yuan City is still quite chaotic.

Not only does Dongtang pay attention to the stability here, but Guangcheng Mountain also has a dedicated elder stationed here. One role is to monitor the Dragon Suppressing Abyss, and the other is to maintain order and manage the market's revenue.

Everyone went to rest, while Yan Zhaoge observed the iron plate.

The patterns on the iron plate looked more like a kind of text.

"For the people of this era, it is very ancient and obscure, but it developed after the Great Cataclysm," Yan Zhaoge frowned slightly, "It should be a script that emerged shortly after the Great Cataclysm. For my knowledge, it is neither too early nor too late, but rather awkward."

Yan Zhaoge rolled his eyes in frustration and then calmed down to observe carefully.

"However, there seems to be a pattern to follow..."

The small iron plate was about half the size of a palm. Yan Zhaoge pondered the patterns on it, thinking, "It has similarities with an ancient script from before the Great Cataclysm, which can be used as a reference and a pattern to follow."

His fingers lightly tapped on the iron plate, and he slowly read, "Many... Dragons... Ancient... Cold... Reverse... Scales..."

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