Chapter Nine of the Wind and Moon Continent: The Mystery of the Mirage

The first thing Ye Tianlong saw was a thin, middle-aged man with graying temples. He had expressionless, goatee-like eyes and a goatee. He wore a brocade robe with gold and silver thread, and a jade belt wrapped in gold thread, from which a crystal-clear jade flute was inserted.

Behind him were twelve burly men, also middle-aged, as strong as bears, chests puffed out and bellies protruding, looking very imposing.

They were either his disciples or followers, but the aura they exuded clearly indicated a military bearing.

Ji Wujiu obviously noticed the confusion in Ye Tianlong's eyes and immediately said softly, "I didn't expect people from Yunyang to come too! He is Xiao Tiancheng, the chief strategist under the King of Yunyang. Although he is not listed among the top ten masters on the continent, his martial arts skills are feared even by many of the top ten masters."

Ye Tianlong nodded, then turned his gaze to another group of people. Instantly, his eyes lit up, bursting with an unusual brilliance.

This is a woman in her early twenties, dressed in a leopard-print bodysuit. Her almond-shaped eyes are large and watery, and her fair, rosy face is flawless, her beautiful features almost irresistible.

But what's most captivating is her figure: tall and athletic, with a full bust and hips, and a tiny waist—her curves are breathtaking! The tight leopard-print outfit, in particular, perfectly accentuates her full breasts, making them appear heavy and alluring, enough to make one's mouth water, wishing they could take a bite out of her.

Liu Qin'er was also looking at the woman when she casually asked, "Who is she?"

"Xiang Ling, one of the Three Absolute Generals," Ji Wujiu replied, "the number one expert of the Yasu Leopard Clan. The ones behind her must be skilled Yasu Beastmen."

He then said to Ye Tianlong with slight unease, "My lord, more and more people are coming. It seems quite a few people know about this place. We must finish this quickly, lest more people arrive and cause trouble."

Ji Wujiu's voice trailed off at the end, just loud enough for the other experts present to hear. He knew that while these people seemed focused on the battle at the cave entrance, they were also secretly watching others, especially their own unknown opponents.

Clearly, Ji Wujiu's words had caught the attention of the others. Zhang Lie spoke first, "That's right! If so many of us can't even get into a cave entrance, wouldn't we be laughed at!" The others' expressions shifted slightly, clearly sharing the same thought.

The two groups that had just arrived had already taken in the entire situation. Xiao Tiancheng coughed lightly and said, "To break the Fire Soul Dragon, there are only two ways: either use a water-based artifact that counters it, or use a fire-based artifact that complements it. Other martial arts techniques are useless against such fire-elemental objects."

As he spoke, he drew his jade flute from his waist and said loudly, "Master, why don't you step back for now and let me give it a try!"

Ye Tianlong understood somewhat; it seemed that the jade flute in this guy's hand was a water-based artifact. He was absolutely right; the jade flute in Xiao Tiancheng's hand was an artifact with water-based magical attributes, named "Azure Tide."

Xiao Tiancheng's ability to name two artifacts used to counter the fire-based Fire Soul Dragon showed that his knowledge was truly extraordinary. However, what he didn't expect was that the Fire Soul Dragon was originally placed here, along with several other magical restrictions, as a divine object to protect this cave.

After Ji Wujiu and his group took the Soul-Suppressing Flag, the entire cave's protective barrier was activated.

Unfortunately, the Soul-Suppressing Flag had already been destroyed by Ye Tianlong's Fiery Sword, rendering it useless.

The Sword Inquirer withdrew his sword, dodging Xiao Tiancheng's leap, and retreated eight feet away in a single bound, saying sullenly, "This thing is a bit strange. Even though I cut it into several pieces, it didn't react at all; it even restored itself after being scattered."

Ye Tianlong suddenly remembered something and asked curiously, "Can't we just blast open this cave entrance? The Divine Sword is hidden inside anyway; as long as we can get in, why bother expending so much effort to subdue this damned thing?"

Before Ji Wujiu could answer, Zhang Lie suddenly interjected, "It's obvious that the location of the Divine Sword must be protected by a mysterious magic array. Perhaps the key lies in the cave entrance; this kind of magic ..." "Breaking the formation can't be done with a brute force; if it causes bad consequences, that would be troublesome."

Seeing Ye Tianlong's unfriendly glare, Zhang Lie smiled and continued, "I know your purpose in coming to Qingzhou is to deal with me, but we're both here for the Divine Sword. At least until we see it, let's not fight."

Ye Tianlong thought to himself, "Nobody believes you! As soon as you get an opportunity, you'll be making a huge move!" But on the surface, he still looked like he deeply agreed, though he had already made up his mind to prioritize striking first and to keep a close eye on this guy's actions.

Xiao Tiancheng unleashed three bursts of true energy, urging the jade flute in his hand. The true energy instantly transformed into a raging torrent, and several crystalline water columns, each as thick as a finger and containing powerful true energy, immediately appeared in the air, like dragons emerging from the sea. Accompanied by the eight notes of the jade flute, they shot rapidly towards the Fire Soul Dragon circling and dancing at the cave entrance.

The Fire Soul Dragon's nearly incandescent body suddenly turned dark red, seemingly compressed by the water column emitted by the Jade Flute. The air at the point where water and fire met hissed.

Then, the scorching air dispersed, and the Fire Soul Dragon shrank into a ball, its light flickering like a candle in the wind.

Seeing his attack succeed, Xiao Tiancheng intensified his use of true energy, constantly urging his strength, making the eight-tone music in the air increasingly rapid. He intended to subdue the Fire Soul Dragon in one fell swoop. The Jade Flute's dense shadows were impenetrable, and wave after wave of water pressure pressed down.

Just as Xiao Tiancheng's plan was about to succeed, before anyone could even rejoice, a sudden change occurred.

The Fire Soul Dragon, compressed to its limit, suddenly exploded, turning into a rain of fire. The water column, subjected to a powerful impact, instantly dissipated into wisps of mist, turning into white vapor in the intense heat, and then vanished without a trace.

Facing imminent failure, Xiao Tiancheng, caught off guard, was forced to retreat two steps under the pressure of the receding energy to deflect the fiery torrent rushing towards him. The

Fire Soul Dragon, now back in its original form, seemed to have realized the terrifying power of those ahead. It didn't stray more than half a foot from the cave entrance, merely hovering and circling it. The light emanating from its body began to shift and change.

"Indeed, it's a fire spirit creature, possessing such divine power!" Xiang Ling, who had remained silent since appearing, suddenly spoke up. She recalled the instructions and guidance given to her by the person entrusted with this task, and couldn't help but deeply admire their wisdom. Ye Tianlong, who had

been observing the orc beauty closely, saw her reach into the pouch at her waist, seemingly to retrieve something, and guessed that she might also carry some magical treasure capable of subduing the Fire Soul Dragon. Looking at her large, almond-shaped eyes, which shone with a strange light, and her slightly thoughtful expression, she was utterly captivating, and he couldn't help but feel a stirring in his heart.

Impacted by the lingering force of the fiery current, the divine weapon, the Blazing Fire Sword, at his waist suddenly began to vibrate subtly yet rhythmically. This triggered a thought in Ye Tianlong's mind, who was connected to the sword's telepathic connection. He immediately called out to Xiangling, "Miss Xiangling, let me try first!"

Everyone was taken aback. They were all highly skilled martial artists and naturally didn't take Ye Tianlong, with his notorious reputation for lechery, seriously. Seeing him recklessly rush forward, they couldn't help but sneer inwardly.

Xiangling looked at this man with even more suspicion. From the beginning, he had displayed a lecherous demeanor, which greatly displeased her. To make matters worse, he was surrounded by a large group of beautiful and charming women, a display that only increased her disgust.

Ye Tianlong drew the divine weapon, the Fiery Sword, from his waist. Many people let out a soft gasp, recognizing its origin and abandoning their initial disdain for Ye Tianlong.

For Xiao Tiancheng, the feeling was much stronger, as he knew the true origin of the Fiery Sword. Legend had it that it was among the divine weapons that existed since the beginning of creation, and such weapons possessed the power to choose their masters. If this weapon acknowledged Ye Tianlong as its master, then this man needed to be re-evaluated.

Ye Tianlong drew the Fiery Sword and slowly walked towards the Fire Soul Dragon at

the cave entrance, the fluctuations of the flames accelerating. The Fire Soul Dragon, swirling around the cave entrance, began to spin rapidly, its flying sparks eroding the rocks, creating deep pits – a clear indication of its panic.

Seeing this, everyone present was stunned, and Xiang Ling's eyes flashed with a strange expression.

Ye Tianlong felt reassured. The closer he got to the cave entrance, the brighter the color of the divine weapon, the Fiery Sword

, became. Suddenly, several crimson halos rose from the sword, rushing towards the Fire Soul Dragon at the cave entrance. They grew larger and larger, the diameter of the halos increasing with each step, until the foremost halo almost engulfed the entire cave entrance. In an instant, the wind howled and thunder roared, the Fiery Sword dancing like a raging dragon. Even Ye Tianlong couldn't control its movements, only able to follow its every move, like a shadow, until he reached the cave entrance.

Explosions of fire erupted like a series of firecrackers. Everyone saw a flash of red light, so intense that they involuntarily squinted.

The rocks beneath their feet shook violently; giant trees swayed, branches broke and leaves flew, and stones rained down from the cliffs, creating a storm of sand and gravel. The powerful force emanating from where Ye Tianlong stood sent fist-sized stones flying at breakneck speed, creating an astonishing spectacle.

After a while, the smoke dissipated, and when everything returned to calm, everyone saw a completely different scene.

Ye Tianlong stood with his sword planted on the ground, his face showing undisguised astonishment. Before him, the cave entrance had vanished, replaced by a vast and boundless cavern. Astonishingly, this cavern contained mountains, rivers, forests, strange peaks, and cliffs, resembling a fairyland.

"Mirage Realm!" someone shouted, and everyone present immediately understood that what they were seeing was an illusion created by a water-based magic array.

Now, it was up to each person to find the correct path within the "Mirage Realm."

At this moment, everyone rushed into the "Mirage Realm," fearing they would fall behind and let someone else obtain the divine sword.

As Xiangling passed Ye Tianlong, she glanced at him curiously again, but Ye Tianlong looked completely bewildered, which only confused her more.

Watching everyone plunge into the mirage-like illusion before them, Ji Wujiu, who had walked to Ye Tianlong's side, suddenly sighed and said with some surprise, "It seems the rumors are true. To obtain the divine sword, one must undergo the trials of the four elements of magic: fire, water, wind, and earth."

Ye Tianlong, just recovering from his shock, grabbed Ji Wujiu by the collar and shouted, "You brat, how many things are you hiding from me? Tell me everything!"

Ji Wujiu smiled wryly and said, "My lord, I've told you everything I know. Perhaps you haven't heard of the secret of the divine sword, which is why you don't know."

Ye Tianlong released his grip and said dejectedly, "I only know that this ghost sword is the sword of the Creator God, known as the Sword of Destiny. Is there some other secret?"

Ji Wujiu said, "Of course. That's why these people didn't dare to use force to break through the entrance. This is a secret that has circulated since the War of the Hundred Races. To obtain the Creator God's..." The divine artifact, the Holy Demon Sword, requires the breaking of the four magical arrays guarding it. However, it seems no one has ever truly seen these four ancient magical arrays, let alone the divine sword itself!

He pointed to a shimmering, crystalline wonderland before him, and continued, "The Fiery Soul Dragon and the Mirage Realm are two of these magical arrays. These wondrous arrays, defying the very creation of heaven and earth, cannot be set up by human power, nor can they be broken by human power."

He sighed, speaking in a strange tone, "People say you don't know the treasure when you're in a mountain of riches. I've already stepped inside, but I still can't find a clue. Who knew that your sword, sir, is the key to opening this cave? All my efforts have been in vain!"

At this point, Ye Tianlong suddenly realized that the Fiery Soul Dragon seemed to have been absorbed by his own Fiery Sword; more accurately, it had walked right into his trap.

When the halo appeared, he was truly stunned. Yet, the Fiery Sword in his hand trembled, rushing straight towards the shrinking Fire Soul Dragon. Even if he wanted to let go, he couldn't.

When the halo enveloped the Fire Soul Dragon, the sudden burst of power astonished him. Strangely, the area at the center remained perfectly calm, unaffected by the outside world.

The Fire Soul Dragon, accompanied by a strong red light, transformed into a slender sword, imprinting itself on the Fiery Sword in Ye Tianlong's hand. Instantly, a strange feeling overwhelmed him; it was as if the Fiery Sword had suddenly gained a powerful life force, brimming with vitality.

Now he felt that the sword in his hand had truly come alive, as if it possessed its own will. It was a truly wondrous feeling.

Ye Tianlong didn't know that this divine weapon, the Fiery Sword, originally existed at the beginning of creation. It was formed from the most primordial basic element of fire and tempered by the Creator God himself, a divine weapon possessing a sword soul.

After the Great War of the Gods, the sword spirit of the Fiery Sword was placed here by the Creator God and placed under a restriction, turning one of the original divine artifacts of creation into an ordinary artifact with greatly reduced power.

However, the secret of this artifact remained unknown; the Fiery Sword was the key to unlocking the Holy Demon Sword.

Now, the fiery dragon formed from the sword spirit of this artifact has merged back with the Fiery Sword. The fusion of the sword body and the sword spirit has allowed the artifact's power to be fully released, hence the earth-shattering power just now.

"Tianlong, what's wrong?" Liu Qin'er's anxious voice rang in his ears, waking Ye Tianlong from his reverie. Looking up, he saw Cynthia and the others standing beside him, looking at him with great concern. Ye Tianlong smiled, abandoning his desire to continue savoring the wondrous experience he had just had.

"Let's go in too! Lest someone else get the first move."

Holding the Fiery Sword, a divine weapon now imbued with its sword spirit, Ye Tianlong felt a reassuring power emanating from it. His senses were sharper than ever before, and a surge of heroic spirit welled up within him.

After entering the "Mirage Realm," Ye Tianlong realized that what he saw was vastly different from what he actually encountered.

Strange mountains and rocks that seemed so close turned out to be empty spaces, and the scenery changed again before him. What he initially thought were giant trees and protruding rocks were actually real. This left Ye Tianlong utterly bewildered.

Those who had gone in earlier were nowhere to be seen; only occasional sounds echoed from afar, proving they were still circling within the "Mirage Realm."

After wandering around for a while, Ye Tianlong suddenly realized he was in a vast and profound maze. He realized this because he saw the dark, jagged rocks beside him—the very rocks he had just touched to verify the illusion.

"Damn it!" Ye Tianlong angrily swung his sword at a giant tree beside the path. "Are we just going to go in circles here?" Unexpectedly, the giant tree turned out to be an illusion, and his sword missed its mark.

Ji Wujiu pondered, "My lord, why don't we mark the ground we pass by, then choose a direction and proceed? That should lead us out."

Liu Qin'er also suggested, "We must all be careful and not lose sight of each other." Then she said to Cynthia, "Didn't you say you could sense divine energy? Why don't you lead the way?"

Ye Tianlong suddenly realized and quickly said, "Yes, yes!"

Cynthia hesitated and said, "I can't say for sure where we're going; I can only give a general direction."

Ji Wujiu said from the side, "This 'Mirage Realm' is an inexplicable formation. In fact, it's all an illusion, just the wondrous workings of water-based magical elements. If we have a coordinate system, we should be able to navigate more smoothly!"

With the plan decided, Cynthia walked at the front of the group, carefully proceeding according to the guidance of the energy. Ye Tianlong and the others followed closely behind her, occasionally making marks along the way.

After walking for quite a while, Ye Tianlong realized he hadn't encountered a single one of the earlier groups who had gone in. Had they all disappeared? Or had they all taken another path?

Just as he was pondering this, Cynthia, who was walking at the front, suddenly stopped and called out, "There's someone ahead!"

Ye Tianlong was startled, and Liu Qin'er beside him leaped forward, landing next to Cynthia in a flash.

"Ah, it's that orc beauty's subordinate!" she exclaimed upon seeing him. "He seems to be dead!"

Everyone rushed forward to check, and sure enough, it was one of the orcs who had come with Xiangling. The three markings on his forehead indicated that he was a high-ranking leopard orc, likely a skilled fighter. He lay dead by the roadside for some unknown reason, blood slowly oozing from a hole in his chest.

Ji Wujiu bent down to examine him closely, then stood up after a moment, saying with a slightly puzzled expression, "It seems he was stabbed in the heart with some kind of sharp, thin object without any resistance, and died instantly."

Everyone was taken aback; this was truly strange. Any expert, when their life was in danger, would naturally react; how could they simply allow themselves to be killed without resistance?

Ye Tianlong looked closely and noticed a very strange expression on the leopard-clan beastman's face, a half-smile that seemed quite eerie. After thinking for a long time, he still couldn't guess what it meant, so he had to give up.

When they moved again, Ye Tianlong and the others were extremely cautious. Everyone had their internal energy circulating throughout their bodies, ensuring that even the slightest movement wouldn't escape their notice.

To Ye Tianlong's regret, he couldn't use his "Mind's Eye" here. This place seemed to possess a mysterious power that restricted this type of martial art.

"Perhaps we should bring Long Ling'er along." Ye Tianlong suddenly thought of the beautiful dragon girl. This always spirited girl possessed terrifying spiritual senses, and her special ability to negate magic would surely be very useful in this place.

"How come those people were able to find this correct path so easily?" Liu Qin'er, walking beside Ye Tianlong, suddenly asked.

"Yes!" Ye Tianlong also found it somewhat unbelievable. He had been wandering around for a long time before the leader of the goddess warriors used her spiritual senses of divine power to find the correct path. How did those guys pinpoint their target?

Ji Wujiu speculated, "Perhaps one of them possesses some extraordinary treasure that can point to a location. And it's very likely one of Xiao Tiancheng or Xiangling."

Liu Qin'er, who had never liked him, retorted, "How do you know that's the case?"

Ji Wujiu remained unmoved by Liu Qin'er's reaction: "This is merely my speculation. If anyone else had such ability, they would have already broken through the tunnel. Xiao Tiancheng arrived later and is a man of exceptional wisdom; he must have come prepared. Xiangling, on the other hand, hasn't made a move yet, so she could also possess this ability. Besides, the person who died was her subordinate, making her the most likely candidate."

Ye Tianlong couldn't help but glance at Ji Wujiu a few more times, then gestured for Xin Xiya to continue.

After this encounter, Ye Tianlong and his group became even more cautious, scrutinizing every slight movement. For the next stretch of road, they frequently saw people fall to the ground, all of whom were those who had passed them before. Among them were members of the Sword Inquiry Sect, Zhang Lie's subordinates, and people from Yunyang, which made Ye Tianlong even more suspicious. However, Ye Tianlong and

his group had a relatively safe journey without encountering any major incidents. Suddenly, white mist began to rise around them, obscuring the path ahead. They also noticed that the road beneath their feet had become uneven and rugged.

Because nothing had happened along the way, their tense nerves began to dull, and they focused solely on getting out of this dreadful place as quickly as possible.

Suddenly, a sharp sound came from the mist ahead, and a sudden change occurred. Before Ye Tianlong and his group could react, a surge of thick fog engulfed them all.

"Everyone, be careful!!" But Ye Tianlong's voice was drowned out by the howling wind. He was horrified to find that everyone around him had vanished.

He called out several more times, but the gale was too strong; Ye Tianlong couldn't even hear his own voice, only the howling wind filling his ears.

Ye Tianlong swiftly drew his divine weapon, the Fiery Sword, holding it horizontally before him. He channeled his inner energy into his meridians, instantly filling his entire body with true qi. A whirlwind surged forth, its force so intense it felt like his skin was about to crack.

"What kind of ghost dares to ambush me!" Ye Tianlong roared, his Fiery Sword moving with lightning

speed, thrusting out with a single strike. A strange phenomenon occurred. A ferocious fire dragon, its claws outstretched, soared from the Fiery Sword, wildly colliding with the whirlwind.

With a "bang," sparks flew, and the surrounding mist seemed to burn away, rapidly dissipating. The whirlwind had vanished, a fleeting blue shadow disappearing in an instant.

Seeing this, Ye Tianlong channeled his qi into his divine weapon, unleashing a torrent of energy that dispersed all the surrounding mist. Several beams of white light suddenly shone upon him; upon closer inspection, he was startled.

Surprisingly, countless enormous water mirrors surrounded him, making him see countless versions of himself appear before him. Ye Tianlong was greatly astonished.

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