Chapter 1011: Chapter 1008: Entering White Jade City
Yang Fei also wanted to get to the bottom of this matter. The two of them immediately held hands and soared through the air, flying towards that mountain range at the fastest speed.
The mountain range grew larger and taller. It was clearly right in front of them, yet the two of them flew for more than an hour before they reached the foot of the mountain.
It was only then that they felt the rich Spiritual Power emanating from within the mountain range.
"Such intense nature’s spiritual energy," Yang Fei couldn’t help but exclaim. "No wonder those Exotic Realm visitors wanted to carry away this mountain range with an Immortal Talisman. There might be a massive secret hidden within this colossal mountain range."
Qin Yanyang nodded and said, "Indeed, they caused such a huge commotion, to the point where Earth’s landscape was flipped, and creatures were devastated, all to obtain something mysterious and valuable."
As she spoke, she earnestly felt and looked up towards the sky, saying, "The Spiritual Energy contained within this mountain range is vast. The Spiritual Energy that leaks out doesn’t disperse but instead ascends into the sky."
"Let’s go up and take a look," Yang Fei said.
Without hesitation, the two of them raced along the massive mountain range.
First, they crossed a relatively low gigantic peak. After passing this giant peak and looking up again, a peak that seemed to truly reach into the depths of the sky appeared in their vision.
The entire mountaintop was covered in snow, a white expanse resembling a mountaintop of white jade.
From here, the Spiritual Energy they could sense was even richer than at the base of the mountain. The Spiritual Energy they expended while flying could almost be replenished just through breathing exercises.
Concerned about encountering those Outer Domain visitors here, Yang Fei and Qin Yanyang remained on high alert.
At this moment, they were at most only half an hour away from the highest peak. After a short rest, they continued to climb towards the summit.
The higher they went, the more vigorous the trees became, seemingly more vibrant than those at the mountain’s base.
They also found that the trees on this gigantic mountain range were quite unusual, appearing unlike anything they’d seen before.
The ancient trees were lush, and the air they emitted was slightly different from that above other dense forests.
Yang Fei carefully sensed for a while and then, somewhat surprised, said, "The Five Elements here are becoming increasingly distinct. Each attribute of the Power Elements is more active. If one’s cultivation technique is different, one can selectively absorb different attributes of Spiritual Elements."
Qin Yanyang astonishedly said, "Really?"
Yang Fei nodded and said, "That’s the condition I’m perceiving."
Qin Yanyang quietly sensed it for a moment and then said, "I don’t understand the Five Elements, but indeed I can perceive these Power Elements being relatively active, seemingly blended together, yet actually dispersed."
Yang Fei said, "This mountain range surely harbors a great secret."
As they spoke, they continued climbing.
All the vegetation they saw along the way was different from other Primordial Forests, and there weren’t any birds or beasts appearing in this vast mountain range.
Thinking of how this gigantic mountain system was extracted from the depths of the ocean, they didn’t find it strange anymore.
After all, those sea creatures that originally lived here couldn’t have come to live on land as well.
Moreover, these plants, which originally lived in the deep sea, being able to survive in the frigid land air was bewildering to them.
They speculated that the reason these plants could survive in both the deep sea and frigid land air was mainly related to certain Spiritual Elements contained within the mountain range.
The primary energy source for these plants is the mysterious power within the mountain range.
After another half-hour, they finally reached the summit of the highest peak.
When the three ancient seal script characters for ’White Jade City’ appeared on the stone gate in their view, both of them showed deep astonishment.
"Do you recognize these three characters?" Qin Yanyang observed carefully for a moment and asked Yang Fei.
Yang Fei stared at the characters for a long time and said, "White Jade City."
"White Jade City?"
Qin Yanyang’s expression changed and said, "There is a poem by Li Bai with the lines, ’In the sky, there’s White Jade City, twelve towers and five cities.’ Could it be describing this place?"
Yang Fei furrowed his brows and shook his head, saying, "It shouldn’t be. Li Bai lived during the Tang Dynasty, which was just over a thousand years ago. During that time, this mountain range should have been submerged in the depths of the Arctic Ocean. Li Bai, although a remarkable Ancient Martial Swordsman of that era, couldn’t have found and described this colossal undersea mountain range. Besides, if it were in the deep sea back then, Li Bai couldn’t have written about ’White Jade City in the sky.’ He must have been describing some scene in the heavens."
Qin Yanyang nodded quietly and said, "Your analysis makes sense. Earth’s landscape has drastically changed now. If it were the ancient mountains and seas, it wouldn’t be something Li Bai could witness. Perhaps Li Bai wrote such verses based on seeing these characters in ancient manuscripts and imagining it as an immortal’s dwelling like a Heavenly Palace."
Yang Fei closely examined the ancient seal script characters, saying, "These characters have been inscribed here for countless ages and were definitely not carved by those Exotic Realm visitors."
Qin Yanyang nodded and said, "Yes, these characters have existed here for a long time. Moreover, look at this massive Bluestone Gate that was destroyed; the fractured parts are still new. This place should have been sealed by the Bluestone Gate, and after those Exotic Realm visitors forcibly broke through, they entered the mountain range."
Yang Fei glanced at her and asked, "What should we do?"
Qin Yanyang, with a solemn expression, said, "Although I also want to go in and take a look, those eight people are not weak, and if we encounter them together inside and a conflict arises, it would be very dangerous for us."
Yang Fei nodded silently, sharing the same concern.
However, there was a strong desire to explore and profound reluctance in their eyes.
After all the trials and hardships to finally reach here, if they couldn’t go in to find out, wouldn’t it be a waste?
The two exchanged a glance and simultaneously began to speak, "To die with you..."
Then both fell silent.
Their eyes were full of tender feelings, understanding each other’s hearts.
"Let’s go. With you and me together as a couple, we are invincible. Even if those Outer Domain beings are mighty, I don’t believe we can’t put up a fight. At worst, we escape. If we can’t escape, dying with you, as far as I’m concerned, is without regret," Yang Fei said resolutely.
Qin Yanyang, sharing a heart for adventure, nodded and said, "Yes, since we’re here, we can’t just leave knowing nothing. Let’s go."
With that, Yang Fei took out an Energy Gathering Flashlight, switched it on to illuminate the winding and rugged cave, then, holding Qin Yanyang’s hand, they wordlessly held their breath and stepped into the cave.