C598 The Legend of Profound Mountain

"Someone named Profound Mountain?"

"Yes, it's more of a legend. They say that when the world first began, there were the Human Clan, the Divine Clan, the Demon Clan, and the Beast Clan. The Divine and Demon Clans were particularly powerful, while the Human and Beast Clans struggled to survive in the margins."

"The Divine and Demon Clans were constantly at war, each wanting to rule the world, but neither could defeat the other."

"Their endless battles took the greatest toll on the Human and Beast Clans. Unable to conquer each other, they vented their anger on us. The Beast Clan became little more than their mounts, and the Human Clan their slaves."

"Whether as mounts or slaves, our status was incredibly low, and we were oppressed by the Divine and Demon Clans for countless years."

"Of course, both the Human and Beast Clans tried to resist, but each attempt ended in failure. Compared to the Divine and Demon Clans, we were just too weak. Every rebellion only led to harsher oppression and slaughter."

"Then one day, a young man from the Human Clan managed to escape their grasp, taking many others with him."

"Though the Divine and Demon Clans were furious, they didn't think much of it, as they never saw the Human and Beast Clans as a threat."

"But neither clan could have predicted that this young man would become their downfall."

Though humans are small and weak, their numbers are vast. With the cooperation of the mystical clans and under the leadership of a young hero, they managed to defeat two rival clans, securing a place in this world.

"This young hero is known as Profound Mountain. The current Human Ancestral Land is the legendary battlefield of the Four Clans War, which is why it's also called the Land of Gods and Demons, or the Deadly Expanse," Lee Yuanye explained in one breath. Woo Zhengyang listened without interruption.

While this legend sounds more like a story, it's often in these tales, where truth and fiction blend, that crucial details can be found—details that might be the key to their success this time.

"Human Ancestral Land? Land of Gods and Demons? Deadly Expanse?" Woo Zhengyang repeated thoughtfully. Records of the Human Ancestral Land were rare in the previous world; he only knew the first name, not the second. However, Woo Zhengyang knew things that even Lee Yuanye seemed unaware of.

"Enemies surround us on all sides; we draw our swords and sing the battle song. Our fighting spirit soars to the sky, the wind and clouds move, and the heavens are stained with blood!" Woo Zhengyang recited. These were the words chanted when the Profound Heaven Sect was in dire straits, and Nie Fengyu, along with the disciples, prepared to defend it to the death, drinking the farewell wine and singing their battle hymn.

However, this battle anthem didn't originate from Nie Fengyu; it came from the Human Ancestral Land!

In the past, there was a rumor that this battle anthem echoed throughout the Human Ancestral Land year after year, its powerful presence inspiring awe in all who heard it.

"What is this? A poem you wrote? It might not rhyme perfectly, but it certainly has some spirit," Lee Yuanye critiqued.

"This is the battle anthem from a rumor I know, said to echo throughout the Human Ancestral Land for years!"

"A battle anthem?" Lee Yuanye was taken aback, pondering it carefully before suddenly standing up. "Are you sure? If this anthem is real, then the second rumor might also hold some truth, at least partially!"

Woo Zhengyang understood why Lee Yuanye was so excited.

If they could uncover the origins or history of the Human Ancestral Land, it would significantly aid their plans.

"I'm not certain, but I believe in the power of numbers. Together, we should be able to figure it out."

With that, Woo Zhengyang and Lee Yuanye vanished from where they stood.

The next moment, they appeared in a vast starry sky. Joining them were Yun'er and the four women, including Bing'er.

During this time, Woo Zhengyang had only thought of Lee Yuanye as an extraordinary person who knew many secrets about this world. He had completely forgotten that he had figures from millennia ago right beside him.

Although Bing'er and the other women were sealed away before they could experience much of the world, and Yun'er was just a spiritual flower thousands of years ago, they had encountered people and events that Woo Zhengyang and Lee Yuanye could not. By combining this with the information they had just obtained, they might be able to uncover some clues.

Woo Zhengyang's approach proved to be the right one. Bing'er, Yun'er, and the others were also aware of some rumors about the Human Ancestral Land. When they combined all the information they knew, Woo Zhengyang could confirm that the second version of the Human Ancestral Land story had some truth to it.

However, after proving this point, the situation seemed less than optimistic. Beyond the Myriad Desolate Mountain, they faced more than just the Human Ancestral Land.

The Divine Clan! The Demon Clan! The Human Clan! The Monster Clan! A battlefield of four clans!

Such a place was naturally not one that ordinary people could enter. Additionally, there was a place ominously named the Death Zone, which, as the name suggests, was perilous—survival was nearly impossible.

Upon discovering this, both Woo Zhengyang and Lee Yuanye looked extremely serious. No one spoke, unsure of what to say.

After a long pause, Lee Yuanye finally looked at Woo Zhengyang with a serious expression and asked, "Zhengyang, what do you think?"

Woo Zhengyang, now addressed differently, didn't mind the change in title. After pondering for a while, he replied, "What do you think?"

Lee Yuanye slapped his forehead and chuckled wryly, "What else can I do but keep my eyes wide open..."

Silence fell over them again. Yun'er, Bing'er, and the other women knew that Woo Zhengyang and the others were in a mental battle. They all wanted to leave this sealed world, but the path ahead was too dangerous, and they had no confidence in their chances.

Martial Dao cultivators shouldn't be afraid of death, but that doesn't mean they should charge blindly into danger without a second thought. That's not bravery; that's foolishness!

However, Woo Zhengyang, while not reckless, had a bit of a wild streak. He was determined to find out what lay beyond any obstacle, no matter how daunting.

So, in the end, Woo Zhengyang decisively said, "No matter what, we have to check it out. Otherwise, your great scientific invention won't have a chance to shine. If it doesn't work out, we can always retreat and regroup..."

"I like the sound of that. Besides, I've realized there's not much holding me back except for a few friends. Worst case, I die, and maybe I'll get another shot at life. Plus, I'm the main character—can we really die? As the saying goes, 'better them than me.' If it comes down to it, we'll find someone to take the fall..."

Lee Yuanye started rambling again...

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