# 1028
Chapter 1029: Kunlun Ruins
"What dense spiritual energy."
Lin Qiye sensed the波动 of spiritual energy surging within the dazzling light, and puzzlement flickered across his face.
Such concentration of spiritual energy—he had only witnessed it in the Heavenly Court. Could there be another special location related to the Great Xia gods within Great Xia's borders besides the Heavenly Court?
"This place should be related to the Great Xia gods." Lin Qiye沉思着开口, "Though I don't know exactly what's behind this, we absolutely cannot let this foreign god's proxy just rush in there... I'll chase in and take a look."
The demonic Cao Yuan's surrounding killing aura gradually subsided. He took a deep breath, returning to his normal appearance, and郑重道:
"We're coming with you."
"No." Lin Qiye shook his head, "The sooner the better. Besides, that proxy is already severely injured. Even if I encounter him alone, there won't be much danger.
The priority is to report the situation here to Commander Zuo first. Cao Yuan, you go inform Night Watch headquarters. Qingyu, you guard this spot. If any other enemies appear, try to stop them if possible. However, if the power gap is too vast, don't engage them head-on— improvise as needed."
"Alright."
An Qingyu nodded.
After arranging everything, Lin Qiye's gaze fell upon the gap in the bronze patterns. He hesitated briefly, then reached out and gripped the empty air. A Straight Blade materialized in his hand.
He flicked his wrist, and the Straight Blade deeply pierced into the mountain wall beside him.
On the hilt of the Straight Blade, a reverse summoning formation was inscribed. Though he didn't know if it could still be summoned back after entering the bronze pattern gap, it never hurt to be cautious.
"I'm leaving." Lin Qiye gripped Ame-no-Murakumo, gave a light leap, and vanished into the dazzling light of the bronze patterns.
Seeing this, Cao Yuan immediately set off, sprinting rapidly toward where the transport aircraft was located.
The transport aircraft was equipped with an encrypted line connected to Night Watch headquarters. As long as he used this line to send a signal to headquarters, Commander Zuo would learn of the situation here immediately.
After both Cao Yuan and Lin Qiye had left, An Qingyu silently adjusted her glasses, sat down cross-legged beside the bronze patterns, and began meditating...
Shangjing City.
Night Watch Headquarters.
"Alright, I understand." Zuo Qing hung up the phone, his brows furrowing deeply.
"What's wrong?"
On the sofa nearby, Jiang Ziya held a cup, and seeing Zuo Qing's grave expression, asked.
"News came from the Pamir Plateau. A foreign god's proxy crossed the Mist Border and infiltrated Great Xia's territory, entering a mysterious place emanating spiritual energy..." Zuo Qing paused, his expression grave, "Their target should be the Kunlun Ruins."
"Kunlun Ruins... So they've finally set their sights on this place after all."
Jiang Ziya didn't seem surprised by this. He gently swayed the tea in his cup, his gaze fixed on the water's surface, utterly calm.
"But how did those foreign gods find out?
Kunlun Ruins, like the Heavenly Court and Fengdu, are crucial foundational strongholds of Great Xia. The hiding location of Kunlun Ruins is the highest-level secret... How do foreign gods who've never set foot on Great Xia's western border know that Kunlun Ruins are hidden in the Pamir Plateau?
Though a few proxies alone can't cause much trouble, this is a critical juncture. Our Gods of Great Xia have virtually mobilized entirely. Once they discover that Kunlun Ruins has become an empty nest, they'll inevitably pass this information to the other four divine kingdoms..."
Zuo Qing's knuckles tapped against the desk, his expression growing increasingly gloomy. "If that happens, the original plan will be thrown into disarray."
Jiang Ziya sipped his tea unhurriedly and smiled lightly:
"Relax. The situation isn't as bad as you think."
"Hm?" Zuo Qing was startled.
"Since we dared to take such an extremely dangerous action, we must have left ample contingency measures in advance." Jiang Ziya said calmly,
"Truth mixed with falsehood, the虚幻与真实 intertwine.
To think they could pry into Great Xia's depths through just a Kunlun Ruins... It won't be that easy."
...
The dazzling lights swirled around Lin Qiye. He felt the world spinning, and when his feet touched ground once more, he found himself standing before a majestic ancient gate.
Lin Qiye steadied himself, and upon看清 the scene before him, froze in place.
The barren snow plain had vanished without a trace, replaced by mountains shrouded in ethereal mist. Countless towering celestial palaces stood upon hovering peaks. Beneath the azure sky, rows of celestial cranes flew across the clouds.
Fresh air filled Lin Qiye's nostrils. He could sense the abundant spiritual energy churning between heaven and earth, and the entire land radiated unprecedented vitality!
"This is..."
Lin Qiye stared blankly at the scene before him, his heart reeling.
Within the Pamir Plateau, there actually existed such a celestial paradise?
No... This place was no longer the Pamir Plateau. The temperature differed completely from the plateau's frigid cold, and the oxygen concentration had returned to normal levels. Judging by the terrain, this was by no means what a plateau environment should look like.
This was an independent space hidden within the Pamir Plateau?
Below the clear sky, several wisps of clouds streaked across the heavens. On those pristine white clouds, Lin Qiye could faintly discern several majestic silhouettes gathered together, chatting and laughing spiritedly, each emanating the压 of divine realm.
Deities?
Were they Great Xia gods?
Lin Qiye's eyes narrowed slightly.
So his speculation was correct after all. Beyond the bronze patterns lay an independent space belonging to the Great Xia gods. He had learned in Japan that the Gods of Great Xia were not in the Heavenly Court. Now it seemed they had all gathered in this place?
Then where was Andre? He had entered here before Lin Qiye. Where was he?
Just as Lin Qiye was pondering, a tiger's roar echoed from the distant sky.
He turned to look and saw a Taoist priest carrying a sword on his back, riding a异瞳 white tiger, traversing the空 and heading swiftly toward the tallest celestial mountain in the distance.
Lin Qiye recognized that priest's face.
He immediately called out to the sky: "Yu Ding True Lord!"
The sword-bearing priest riding the tiger in the sky was one of the three Golden Immortals who had cleared the field and rescued Lin Qiye at Takamagahara—Yu Ding True Lord.
In the sky, Yu Ding True Lord riding the tiger raised an eyebrow, turned his head toward the earth, and spotted Lin Qiye standing before the ancient gate. Bewilderment flickered in his gaze.
After a moment's hesitation, he adjusted his direction and flew down to Lin Qiye's front.
"Young friend, why did you summon贫道?"
Yu Ding True Lord dismounted from the异瞳 white tiger, carefully examined Lin Qiye一遍, and his bewilderment deepened.
Lin Qiye stood frozen in place.