Chapter 1658: The Ascension Battles Road
Xiao Yuanqi and Tuogu Yuan were deep in conversation, chatting away like old friends. Their rapport was surprisingly warm.
Standing nearby, Mu Xinghe occasionally shot them glances. He didn't say anything, but his eyes betrayed a trace of doubt.
Mu Xingchen, on the other hand, was listening intently. She was curious about the young master of the Immortal Treasures Pavilion. Of course, it wasn't because of his status, but because of the Immortal Treasures Pavilion's legendary wealth.
Could someone really spend all that money? she wondered. And if not... maybe I can help.
The group crossed the desolate plains and entered a mountain range so vast and dense that it blocked out the sky. The atmosphere grew heavier, the air filled with a faint but palpable pressure.
Everyone grew more cautious.
This was the Desolate Beast Mountain Range, a place rarely explored and home to powerful and territorial demonic beasts. Any outsider who entered their territory risked being seen as a threat. That's why they chose not to fly, keeping a low profile to avoid unnecessary conflict.
After some time, Ye Guan suddenly came to a halt. The others turned to him. He was staring into the dense forest to their right. It looked ordinary at first glance.
But following his gaze, the group's expressions slowly turned serious.
They all felt it. Something, or someone, was watching them from within those trees.
Tuogu Yuan stepped forward and cupped his fists respectfully. "Respected demonic beast, I am a disciple of the Tuogu Gu Clan. I hope you'll give us a bit of leeway."
He wasn't from the main branch of the clan, just a distant disciple. Still, he took pride in his clan, and it had occasionally earned him some respect over the years. He hoped to one day be acknowledged by the clan proper.