Using True Qi, this sentence was condensed and whispered into Lan Jingyi's ear as he exerted all his strength in Black Mountain.

Subsequently, Song Yuan turned his head to look at the Yunluan disciples who had originally followed him down the mountain full of vigor and enthusiasm, but now watched him with peculiar eyes, suppressing the displeasure in his heart:

"Return to the mountain!"

He leaped into the air.

Across a Black Mountain, using the 'Dharma Eye' at the Zhenren Level, he saw Song Brahman Mirror sitting paralyzed on the ground, having broken the 'Four-Step True Master's difficulty' rule of the Celestial Abyss with Song Chai Xin, and thus sent to the Northwest Wilderness... 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

Sighing deeply in his heart:

"The matter has come to this, letting the tiger return to the mountain is already a foregone conclusion."

"Fortunately..."

"This wayward girl henceforth can never set foot in Great Zhao again!"

"She is destined to wander as a demon in the land of 'Demon Ancestral Court', while I, despite the hardships and tumbles, am still the Sword Master of Yunluan Mountain, a leading authority in the Fourth-step!"

"As for this wayward girl, though she is exceedingly talented, her past participation with Song Chai Xin in the first 'Baoping upheaval' in the north, makes her an outcast to both Great Zhao and the demons, nothing more than a solitary individual..."

"Not a threat!"

Thus with a flick of his sleeve!

Song Yuan did not wish to continue entangling with State Lord Lan Jingyi here.

He saw the Master of Xuanbing Cave, Gu Family Ancestor, and the Dragon-slaying Marquis, these three seniors who broke through the Fourth-step years before him, all failed within, with uncertain fortunes.

Even if he could eliminate Song Chai Xin, extracting himself would be difficult.

He finally fulfilled his long-held wish, achieving the Fourth-step, with the 'future bright'.

Though Song Chai Xin carries the 'Demon Suppression Dao Qi' and 'Secret of the Celestial Abyss', Song Yuan knows clearly this is not a game he can join with his meager strength.

Since he couldn't kill 'Song Brahman Mirror'...

He might as well retreat early!

Otherwise,

falling here would truly not be worth the gain!

"Sword Master Song Yuan, Mountain Master Ruan, Mountain Master Ruan, she..."

"She has not returned from the Black Mountain!"

A Yunluan Mountain disciple couldn't help but speak upon seeing Song Yuan leaving.

Upon hearing that Ruan Xiuxiu was still stationed in Black Mountain, reluctant to leave.

Song Yuan frowned.

Now, the most talented person in Yunluan Mountain is Ruan Xiuxiu, who no longer has someone named 'Song Brahman Mirror' pressing over her head.

She even became the successor to the Mountain Master, and once she attains the Primordial Pill, she essentially becomes the leader, second only to Sword Master Song Yuan in Yunluan Mountain, holding a significant position.

"This disciple of old Sword Master is always preoccupied with Song Chai Xin..."

"Humph!"

If not for the slight remorse Song Yuan felt for the three great elders failing in Yunluan Mountain.

He wouldn't have let Ruan Xiuxiu sit on this 'Mountain Master' position.

However,

"Let her be!"

Seeing the disciple who spoke up, Song Yuan flicked his sleeve and walked straight away, his demeanor calm and without delay.

This cannot be the reason for him to 'venture into danger' and step onto Black Mountain.

As Song Yuan transmitted his Qi into Black Mountain.

Using 'severely wounded' as an excuse, he decisively turned and left.

When Lan Jingyi, relentlessly attacking the 'Immortal Nirvana Palace' in Black Mountain, found out...

He stomped his foot in anger:

"No courage or advance in thought, riddled with fear and flaws, how did he ever achieve today's 'Fourth-step'?!"

Gazing in the direction of Black Mountain City, Lan Jingyi's originally elegant and scholarly middle-aged face turned red with anger, cursing aloud.

But at this moment ————

Rumble!!

Immortal Nirvana Palace... suddenly shook!

And then...

It seemed to want to transform into 'illusion', sinking back into 'Black Mountain Celestial Abyss'!

"Not good!"

Lan Jingyi's expression changed.

If this 'Bronze Ancient Hall' sinks.

Won't it mean...

The three Fourth-step mighty ones of Baoping State are dragged dead in there?

And the projection that had originally shown the 'Immortal Nirvana Palace' in midair had already become extremely blurred.

But as Lan Jingyi turned his head to look...

He saw,

A scene he would never forget even in his lifetime!

...

Immortal Nirvana Palace.

True Qi of the Fourth-step flooded within the hall.

Causing the Everlasting Lamp on both sides to sway, and the sarcophagi that absorbed a lot of floating 'Primordial Pill Corpse Body' were almost unable to hold their coffin lids.

This ancient and mysterious palace was slowly sinking, a current situation faintly perceived by the three Fourth-step experts.

Thus...

They were anxious.

"Song Chai Xin, if you want this hall to sink into the Celestial Abyss, won't you be trapped here too?!" The Master of Xuanbing Cave with hair and beard bristling, already had traces of softness in his words.

"Open the hall door, my Gu Family can guarantee your safety, and if ordered, ensure your passage to 'Divine Capital' to advance the greatest martial arts!" Gu Family Ancestor even was direct, feeling somewhat regretful.

Only the Dragon-slaying Marquis pursed his lips and frowned, saying nothing.

And as Song Chai Xin floated, he could feel that the 'body' within his sarcophagus had reached the point of 'exhausted and dying'.

Behind him.

The 'Immortal Nirvana True Monarch', kneeling on the ground wrapped in layers of chains, smiled and watched this 'human farce' like a detached spectator.

Clearly, he seemed like a prisoner from head to toe.

Yet he appeared more like the master than the real player.

"They can't see the True Monarch?" Song Chai Xin spoke.

"Of course."

"Here, only you Song Chai Xin can see me, the True Monarch."

"Otherwise, why did I choose you as the 'Nirvana Beloved', and they are merely 'Nirvana Corpses'?"

The Immortal Nirvana True Monarch smiled lightly.

"Then why are you wrapped in chains and forced to kneel here?" Song Chai Xin spoke abruptly, undermining this True Monarch.