The Burning Heaven Ancient Treasury is located in the middle of the Otherworldly Demon Domain, some distance from its periphery. To reach the depths of the Otherworldly Demon Domain from the outside and leave via the teleportation array, the Burning Heaven Ancient Treasury is a necessary stop on one of the routes.
It is precisely because of the Burning Heaven Ancient Treasury's unique location that its reputation has gradually risen.
After all, there are only a few routes to the teleportation array, and the one through the Burning Heaven Ancient Treasury is the easiest. While traveling, one can also search for treasure along the way, hoping for a chance to obtain an ancient treasure. Naturally, more people go there.
With more people, the Burning Heaven Ancient Treasury's reputation naturally grows. During each Sect Tournament, disciples from the major super sects basically come here to take a look, partly to see these ancient treasures and partly to try their luck. At the same time, it's a good place for training.
On this black wasteland, a dark red land is particularly conspicuous, like burning flames, and this is the basin where the Burning Heaven Ancient Treasury is located.
This basin is also very special, especially in its shape, which resembles a palm print. Looking down from the sky, it looks as if it was created by a single palm strike.
At this moment, countless sounds of rushing wind echo within this palm-print basin. Looking around, the vast sea of people is exceptionally lively. It seems that the vast majority of those who have entered the Otherworldly Demon Domain have already arrived at the Burning Heaven Ancient Treasury.
Of course, although the Burning Heaven Ancient Treasury has always been lively, it has never been as bustling as it is now. The reason for this is related to the Dao Sect and the Yuan Gate.
The super sects and some powerful rogue cultivators are well aware of the Yuan Gate's affairs, but everyone tacitly understands. This is a tacit agreement between the Yuan Gate and other forces in the Eastern Xuan Region, as well as between the Demon Prison and many experts in the Tianxuan Continent. Everyone knows of each other's existence but does not publicize it.
Because once this matter is exposed, it will have both advantages and disadvantages for both sides. The main thing is that once it is exposed, it will become uncontrollable, which is something that the top experts on both sides do not want to see.
Therefore, the Yuan Gate will definitely cause trouble during this Sect Tournament. The Yuan Gate will inevitably do something, such as dealing with the Dao Sect, and the Dao Sect will certainly not let the Yuan Gate off.
Within the Otherworldly Demon Domain, the two super sects, the former and current overlords of the Eastern Xuan Region, will inevitably clash. Moreover, it will not be a tentative move, but a battle to the death. This is no longer just a feud between two super sects, but a feud between the creatures of two worlds.
Therefore, after arriving in the Otherworldly Demon Domain, many teams secretly searched for the Yuan Gate or the Dao Sect's teams' movements. Some simply didn't bother to choose and directly followed the teams of those major super sects.
Others were even more direct, simply following the crowd. Wherever most people gathered and headed, they followed.
Therefore, except for some experts who deliberately avoided getting involved or watching, the vast majority of adventurers in the entire Otherworldly Demon Domain gathered together in this basin.
The Dao Sect's team was the first to arrive at the Burning Heaven Ancient Treasury. After all, with Ying Xiaoxiao, Wang Yan, Lin Dong, and many other top young talents in charge, coupled with the large number of Dao Sect disciples, there were very few things in this Otherworldly Demon Domain that could threaten them, so their journey was naturally faster.
After the Dao Sect, the God Sect, Symbol Valley, Ten Thousand Puppets Gate, and Sword Sect also arrived at the Burning Heaven Ancient Treasury one after another. In addition to these five super sects ranked among the eight major super sects, some other powerful super sects also arrived here.
Among them, some were vassals of the Yuan Gate.
Because they had been vassals of the Yuan Gate, these super sects had been having a hard time recently. First of all, the Yuan Gate was directly sealed off by the Sword Saint, and they had no way to go to rely on the Yuan Gate.
But if they didn't rely on the Yuan Gate, those super sects, who used to rely on the Yuan Gate's power, had offended many super sects, and some even had huge grudges. If they lost the Yuan Gate's deterrence, those super sects would not easily let them go.
Unless those super sects, who once relied on the Yuan Gate's power to act tyrannically in the Eastern Xuan Region, were willing to pay a huge price to switch to the Dao Sect's camp.
But obviously, that was impossible. If they had that courage, they wouldn't have relied on the Yuan Gate's power to bully others and seize resources from other super sects in the first place.
Since they couldn't turn over a new leaf, they could only go all the way to the dark. Therefore, those former Yuan Gate lackey super sects also rushed to the Burning Heaven Ancient Treasury, hoping to help the Yuan Gate deal with the Dao Sect later.
Firstly, whether it succeeded or not, they could show their loyalty to the Yuan Gate. If they could get in touch with the Yuan Gate, that would be even better. At that time, even if the Dao Sect or other super sects came to settle accounts with them, they could go to the Yuan Gate for refuge and have someone to rely on.
Secondly, if they could help the Yuan Gate win a great victory in the battle against the Dao Sect, or even make the Dao Sect pay a huge price, they would have made a contribution to the Yuan Gate. Perhaps they could take advantage of the situation to join the Demon Prison with the help of the Yuan Gate.
Yes, this was the idea of those vassal forces of the Yuan Gate, and even the idea of a considerable number of cultivators. After all, greed is a very terrible thing. Not everyone can maintain their original intentions. Some people, for the sake of some desires, can even abandon everything.
This is why, even now that the Otherworldly Demons and the Demon Prison are almost universally known, Lin Xuan, Ying Huanhuan, and others still have not chosen to make it public.
They are worried that the special nature of the Otherworldly Demonic Qi will cause many people to rely on the Demon Prison under the drive of desire, thereby constantly providing intelligence to the Demon Prison.
Of course, intelligence is actually okay. After all, the Demon Prison has many methods, and the intelligence that can be easily stolen is not a secret, and it cannot be completely hidden.
The real reason for not publicizing the Otherworldly Demons and the Demon Prison is the fear that the Demon Prison will cast a wide net and plant chess pieces among countless weak cultivators. Not only will it be easy for internal spies of the Demon Prison to appear in the future, but they are also worried that the geniuses of the Tianxuan Continent will be constantly assassinated by the Demon Prison in their weak periods, thereby cutting off the future of the Tianxuan Continent.
As more and more teams arrived within the Burning Heaven Ancient Treasury, some powerhouses also noticed the large group of figures sitting cross-legged in the very center, which was none other than the Dao Sect's contingent, their auras exceptionally remarkable.
Beside the Dao Sect's group were the contingents of the other four super sects.
"Hiss, the Dao Sect actually arrived so quickly, and even the other four super sects are here. It seems the rumors are true; the Dao Sect really does have a way to open the Burning Heaven Ancient Treasury."
"You've heard that rumor too? I heard that inside the Burning Heaven Ancient Treasury, there's an ancient treasure. A Dao Sect disciple accidentally obtained the method to open it in the Treasure Hunting Zone within the Otherworldly Demon City, and now he wants to get that treasure."
Someone whispered in the crowd, their gazes towards the Dao Sect disciples carrying a hint of anticipation. Those nearby echoed in agreement.
"Treasure Hunting Zone? No wonder the Dao Sect and Yuan Gate disciples fought so fiercely that time, eventually leading to the appearance of the Eldest Senior Sister and Eldest Senior Brother of the two super sects."
"I know about that. It seems it was the Chief of the Desolate Hall of the Dao Sect, that genius disciple who joined the Dao Sect from the Hundred Dynasty War a year ago. Tsk tsk, these young people nowadays are really impressive."
"This is nothing. I heard that the Chief of the Desolate Hall of the Dao Sect is named Lin Dong, hehe..."
After hearing this name, some powerhouses frowned slightly, obviously associating it with something, even lowering their voices as they spoke, seemingly cautious.
"Lin Dong, this name, hiss, seems a bit problematic, could it be..."
"Hehe, you guessed right, he's a member of the Sword Saint's clan, and participated in the Hundred Dynasty War with the Sword Saint. Moreover, it's said that in the Ancient Battlefield, it was because of one of Lin Dong's brothers that the Sword Saint fought against the Three Great Sect Leaders of Yuan Gate."
"Could it be that Sky Demon Marten? Hiss, that's also a ruthless character. It's said that the Sword Saint gave the Space Ancestor Symbol he snatched back from Yuan Gate to that Sky Demon Marten. This year, he's been active under Yuan Gate's nose, causing Yuan Gate significant losses."
"No wonder, this Lin Dong is indeed a ruthless character. Some time ago, in the Otherworldly Demon City, he directly and decisively killed one of Yuan Gate's Eight Spirit Generals. Tsk tsk, indeed, like breeds like!"
"This Lin Clan is said to be just a family from a low-level small dynasty, how come they keep producing such ruthless characters?"
"The Sword Saint is the Young Clan Leader of that Lin Clan, what do you think? The benchmark is right there!"
Seeing that these people seemed to be getting carried away, some powerhouses who felt a little apprehensive quickly coughed lightly, stopping these loose-lipped fellows.
"Ahem, everyone, watch your words, watch your words!"
"Ahem, ah, everyone, where were we? Lin Dong, right? Desolate Hall Chief Lin Dong?"
"Yes, yes, yes, that Lin Dong. It's said that he was the one who took a fancy to the key to the Burning Heaven Ancient Treasury in the Otherworldly Demon City, and then, after clashing with Yuan Gate, he directly killed that Jiang Tao with one move."
"Tsk tsk, Yuan Gate must be regretting it to death, right? Originally, Yuan Gate might have had a chance to swallow this Burning Heaven Ancient Treasury directly."
"Right now, not even a shadow of Yuan Gate's people can be seen. I guess they've chosen not to come?"
"I don't think so. It's said that Yuan Gate has been plotting the Burning Heaven Ancient Treasury for a long time, how could they give up so easily?"
"Could it be that Yuan Gate still dares to come here? The Dao Sect's team is here waiting for them. Isn't Yuan Gate afraid of being annihilated directly by the Dao Sect?"
"You all underestimate Yuan Gate too much. Yuan Gate was already strong, and now, they have even more... ahem, their strength has reached a new level. How could Yuan Gate fear the Dao Sect?"
A middle-aged man whose strength was close to the Life Profound Realm said in a deep voice, his words carrying a hint of seriousness.
"Moreover, have you noticed that the Taiqing Palace's team hasn't come either? Perhaps Yuan Gate is dealing with Taiqing Palace, resolving the Dao Sect's allies in advance, and then killing over to swallow the Dao Sect directly."
"Hiss! Without Fairy Ling of Taiqing Palace, the Dao Sect alone would have a hard time dealing with Yuan Gate, especially since many of Yuan Gate's lackeys have come."
"I just don't know if the God Sect and Symbol Valley will stand by and watch, or choose to help the Dao Sect."
Just as everyone was chatting enthusiastically, a series of whooshing sounds suddenly rang out in the sky, instantly alarming the many powerhouses in the basin, who turned their heads to look.
"Whoosh! Whoosh!"
Many powerhouses fixed their eyes, and after clearly seeing the robes on those disciples, their expressions changed slightly.
"That is, the Yuan Gate's forces?"
"Yuan Cang? He actually dared to lead a team to the Burning Heaven Ancient Treasury? How dare he?"
"Hiss, since the Yuan Gate's team has arrived, but the Taiqing Palace's team has not yet arrived, could it be..."
"And look, the Yuan Gate's disciples are fewer in number, about a hundred or so. It seems that the Taiqing Palace is really in grave danger!"
Some powerhouses didn't even dare to think further. Even many Dao Sect disciples had a few more traces of worry on their faces. They weren't afraid of the Yuan Gate, but it was still difficult to eliminate the entire Yuan Gate team of several hundred people.
The most crucial thing was that the Taiqing Palace and the Dao Sect advanced and retreated together. The relationship between the two Sect Leaders was good, and the relationship between the two Eldest Senior Sisters was also very close. Naturally, the disciples of the two sects regarded each other as friends. At this time, the Taiqing Palace was intercepted by the Yuan Gate in advance because of their Dao Sect's sake...
Before everyone could think further, they heard a large number of wind-breaking sounds ringing out again. Immediately afterward, everyone saw a huge team rushing towards the center of the basin from the other side.
Of course, these were not the most shocking things. What really surprised countless people was the figure at the very front of the Taiqing Palace's team.
Although dressed in white, it was clearly not a woman; it was not Ling Qingzhu.
If you add the standard white hair behind him and the long sword in his hand, then that person's identity is obvious. Only that person can make Ling Qingzhu of the Taiqing Palace willingly stay behind him, allowing him to lead the Taiqing Palace's team.
Sword Saint!
"That is... the Sword Saint!"
"How is this possible? Isn't there a great formation suppressing things within the Otherworldly Demon Domain? Powerhouses above the Life Profound Realm simply cannot enter it!"
"Hiss!"
"However, if it is the Sword Saint, perhaps he really has the means to enter the Otherworldly Demon Domain."