"Master, actually my memory is only fragmented. I just remember that when I was sealed, they extracted my divine bone. I might have been a Divine Beast in the past."

"They told me their organization is called Demon Heaven, originating from the time Pangu the Great God created the world."

Da Huang said.

Such shocking news didn’t disturb Ye Qingtian.

"Without your divine bone, you’re just a useless dog. Why would they go to such lengths to seal you?"

"And why would they prepare a treasure map guiding people to find you?"

Ye Qingtian asked.

"As long as I continue cultivating, the divine bone will grow back, and my next growth will activate the Demon Lord inheritance within me. I think Demon Heaven wants someone with insight to recognize my uniqueness and guide my cultivation until the Demon Lord inheritance is activated. Then they might act!"

Da Huang said.

"No!"

Ye Qingtian’s face hardened, and he calmly said, "I suspect they have a bigger conspiracy in mind, perhaps related to me."

The man and dog were silent for a long time.

"Once we find Mud Bodhisattva, everything should be resolved."

Ye Qingtian said calmly.

Then, they continued their journey.

"Master, look quickly, isn’t that Ren Shaoqing?"

Da Huang pointed at a figure not far away.

"It’s him, just when I needed a guide." Ye Qingtian’s mouth slightly curled.

Whoosh!

When Ye Qingtian and Da Huang appeared before Ren Shaoqing, Ren Shaoqing was stunned.

After returning to Tianjing, he had been on edge, fearing Ye Qingtian would give him trouble, and planned to return to the Poison Sect.

Unexpectedly, upon setting foot into the Hidden World, he encountered Ye Qingtian.

"I give you two choices: die, or listen to my orders."

Ye Qingtian said calmly.

Ren Shaoqing gritted his teeth, feeling an abrupt collapse in his heart.

"Mr. Ye, I choose to obey you."

"Lead me to Mud Bodhisattva." Ye Qingtian said lightly.

"Mud Bodhisattva of the Esoteric Sect?" Ren Shaoqing asked in shock.

Ye Qingtian nodded. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

"Mud Bodhisattva knows astronomy above and trivialities below, mastering the I Ching and Eight Trigrams, and is adept at array formation. Vice Minister, I hope Mr. Ye doesn’t become his enemy."

"Big events in both the Hidden World and the Mortal World, as well as genius ranking, have all been foreseen by him!"

"Even the Sect Leader of a Yellow Level Sect bows respectfully before him, not daring to offend."

"His disciple Feng Chu has become an esteemed guest of various sects, loved by all."

Ren Shaoqing reminded.

"Enough talk, just lead the way." Ye Qingtian said irritably.

No matter what heaven-defying skills Mud Bodhisattva might have, Ye Qingtian wouldn’t keep it in mind.

Then, under Ren Shaoqing’s guidance, they officially entered the Hidden World.

The Hidden World is difficult to find on a map.

This world is extremely mysterious, seldom visited by those from the Mortal World.

Only those who have reached the Martial Emperor Peak, or are led by someone from the Hidden World, are eligible to enter.

Moreover, the entrance is very mysterious, and Ye Qingtian used the Netherworld Forbidden Technique to find it.

This world is prosperous, completely different from the Mortal World.

The territory is vast, nearly ten times larger than that of the Mortal World.

The Hidden World is filled with sects, divided into Heaven, Earth, Mystic, and Yellow levels.

Each sect level occupies a small world.

The place Ye Qingtian and others reached is the Yellow Level Sect World.

The Yellow Level Sect World is rich in spiritual energy, appearing as a paradise to those from the Mortal World.

But Ye Qingtian disregarded it; having experienced countless vicissitudes, even the most legendary world would seem trivial in his eyes.

An hour later, they arrived at the edge of an ancient forest.

Wild beasts roamed the forest, and it’s said that demon beasts occasionally appear.

"Mr. Ye, once you cross this Fierce Beast Forest and the Desert of No Man’s Land, you will reach Mud Bodhisattva’s territory of the Esoteric Sect. Because the forest canopy has the forbidden toxic clouds of martial artists, we need to cross through."

At this point, Ren Shaoqing suddenly became nervous.

"Mr. Ye, this Fierce Beast Forest is controlled by the Poison Sect, whose base is also here. To cross the Fierce Beast Forest, we need the Poison Sect’s permission, but my voice is insignificant in the Poison Sect, and I probably can’t say anything worthwhile."

Ren Shaoqing fretted.

"If they let us pass, that’s fine; if not, well, we’ll make them disappear."

Ye Qingtian said slowly.

What?

Making the dignified Hidden World’s Yellow-level Sect race disappear?

This... is simply talking big without justification!

Poison Sect, Celestial Zen Temple, King Demon Sect, Divine Sword Realm, Celestial Martial Academy, Esoteric Sect, and Martial God Hall, these seven major sects form the entire Yellow Level World!

They divide the Yellow Level World into seven parts, each sect occupies one.

On the surface, these are sects; in essence, they are akin to a nation!

Ye Qingtian wanting to destroy the Poison Sect is equivalent to destroying a nation!

What else is that, if not boastful talk?

As they approached the forest entrance, someone shouted, "Hey, isn’t that Junior Brother Ren Shaoqing?"

"Junior Brother Ren Shaoqing, our Poison Sect’s Black Demon has also gone to the Mortal World, and it’s said he’s already killed your enemy Ye Xiaoyao!"

"I’ve heard Ye Xiaoyao was killed by Black Demon in one strike, saying he was trash, far less formidable than rumored."

Sect guardians said.

Ren Shaoqing was embarrassed.

"If Ye Xiaoyao is trash, then you are not even worth mentioning." Ye Qingtian said slowly.

"Hey kid, you dare say Poison Sect members are trash?"

Sect guardians glared at Ye Qingtian.

"Yes, I said it, so? Let your Poison Sect Leader know I intend to cross Fierce Beast Forest. Best not block me, or I won’t show mercy."

Ye Qingtian’s words echoed like thunder in the guardians’ ears!

Soon, the Poison Sect sounded the alarm.

For thousands of years, it was the first time someone dared to provoke the Poison Sect this much!

Right then, a dragon’s roar echoed through the Poison Sect’s sky.

Roar!

The roar shook the heavens, and a black dragon flew in.

A woman stood atop the black dragon, dressed in white, face filled with frost, her deep azure eyes looking down upon all!

"It’s Black Demon’s disciple, Miss Bing Yu! An Initial-Tier Martial God!"

Ren Shaoqing exclaimed.

"But..."

Ren Shaoqing glanced at Ye Qingtian, swallowing his words.

"But Mr. Ye can completely crush an Initial-Tier Martial God!"

"Ren Shaoqing, who is he?" Bing Yu coldly questioned.

"Miss Bing Yu, this... this is Ye Qingtian from the Mortal World, Mr. Ye."

Ren Shaoqing quickly answered.

"Ye Qingtian from the Mortal World? Never heard of him, a nameless pawn dares to shout before the Poison Sect, seeking death?"

Bing Yu said arrogantly.

Suddenly, her gaze fell upon Da Huang.

"Eh, that yellow dog? Isn’t it the demon beast master’s been longing for, and master heard from Mud Bodhisattva that the dog holds the Demon Lord’s inheritance!"

Bing Yu thought secretly.