[In a desolate mountain known as Moonwatch Peak by the Fuyou Sacred Land, a segment of the finger bone of a Great Emperor from the ancient Jiang clan is sealed within, containing a terrifying desolate aura and a trace of law power...]

"Could it be that the finger bone of the Great Emperor sealed within Moonwatch Peak is a legacy intentionally left by the Great Emperor of the ancient Jiang clan?"

Noticing the extraordinary nature of this desolate mountain, Xiao Ming's face showed a hint of surprise.

No wonder the young priest of the ancient Jiang clan stayed here; it was for the Great Emperor's finger bone sealed within this mountain.

"Do you feel there's something unusual about this peak?"

Sensing something strange about the mountain, Feng Xianhuang slightly furrowed her brows and curiously asked.

As a reborn Empress.

Even though she couldn't easily use her Emperor's divine sense origin, her keen eyes still detected something amiss with the mountain.

She immediately asked Xiao Ming.

This made Jiang Xuanying's eyes narrow as she looked at the two disciples.

"I don't know..."

"I'm just puzzled why such a beautiful fairy like Master would live in such a barren place, and the entire mountain is surrounded by a peculiar power."

"So I suspect..."

"There must be some formidable evil sealed below, and Master stays here to guard it for the safety of the world."

"Such a noble spirit!"

Hearing Feng Xianhuang's inquiry, Xiao Ming didn't reveal the truth but casually made up a reason to brush it off.

He wasn't sure about this master's character yet, so he didn't dare mention the Great Emperor's finger bone sealed below.

But claiming he sensed nothing would be unbelievable, so he had to make something up.

"Evil?"

Hearing Xiao Ming's nonsense, Feng Xianhuang's eyes narrowed as if recalling something, and her face turned serious.

She remembered from her past life.

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Besides the disaster caused by the suppression of a giant under Purgatory Peak, there was indeed a time when evil energy surged from the direction of Moonwatch Peak, but it was quickly suppressed after the intervention of the Sacred Land's ancestor.

Could it be...

Just as this guy said, there's an evil entity sealed under the peak?

"Unexpectedly, you little guy can see the clues..."

While Feng Xianhuang was lost in thought, Jiang Xuanying took a sip of wine and continued in a low voice.

"Just as Xiao Ming said..."

"There's an evil entity sealed beneath Moonwatch Peak, and the entire peak is inscribed with a terrifying sealing formation. If outsiders accidentally trigger it, they will be obliterated by the formation."

"So, as your master, I must remind you not to be curious and try to explore inside the mountain."

"If the formation is accidentally triggered, even if I want to save you, it might be too late."

After hearing Jiang Xuanying's warning, Xiao Ming and Feng Xianhuang were startled.

They could somewhat sense the formation sealing within Moonwatch Peak.

But they didn't expect that if the formation were triggered, even a Saint King realm expert would struggle to handle it.

"Alright, having said what to be cautious of with Moonwatch Peak, let's move on to our matters..."

As Xiao Ming pondered, Jiang Xuanying spoke again, pulling him back to reality.

"My name is Jiang Xuanying, and as for my background, let's not mention it for now, lest it overwhelms you."

"You only need to know that this world is vast."

"Even Fuyou Sacred Land is just a slightly stronger ant compared to some ancient forces in the Eastern Region."

"You two, one possessing the Chaos Body and the other with ancient phoenix bloodline."

"Such talents are dazzling even in the Cangyuan Realm."

"But there's always someone stronger, and your physique only determines your starting point, not your endpoint."

"Whether you can become true powerhouses in the future depends on how much effort you put in..."

Saying this, Jiang Xuanying felt she was rambling and immediately cut to the chase.

"No more unnecessary words."

"Since I've taken you as disciples, I should show something in return."

With these words, Jiang Xuanying flipped her right hand, and a miniature stone tablet appeared in her hand.

"This stone tablet is inscribed with a secret technique from my clan, which allows one to comprehend the desolate aura and condense desolate patterns."

"It enables those outside the ancient Jiang clan to easily master Desolate Power."

"With your talents, if you can comprehend Desolate Power and integrate it into your true essence, your physical bodies and cultivation will undergo a qualitative leap!"

"When you master this secret technique, I'll teach you some divine abilities of Desolate Power."

After speaking, Jiang Xuanying tossed the stone tablet.

The stone tablet expanded to a size of three meters and landed directly on the mountainside of Moonwatch Peak.

The surrounding desolate aura, as if attracted, converged towards the stone tablet.

Such decisiveness left Xiao Ming and Feng Xianhuang speechless.

"Master, if you arbitrarily pass on your clan's secret technique to us, won't it cause major issues if the clan finds out?"

After pondering for a moment, Xiao Ming asked with a heavy tone.

Feng Xianhuang, though silent, also seemed concerned about this from her expression.

If Jiang Xuanying was passing on the clan's secret technique without permission, and they were recognized in the future, they might be hunted by the powerful members of the ancient Jiang clan.

"Are you afraid?"

Jiang Xuanying smiled slightly, seemingly seeing through their concerns.

"This secret technique was created by my mother, and as her daughter, I can naturally pass it on."

At this point, Jiang Xuanying's expression turned somewhat sorrowful as she took a few swigs from her wine gourd.

"If you're afraid, you can return to Fuyou Sacred Land."

"......"

Hearing Jiang Xuanying's last words, Xiao Ming couldn't help but twitch his mouth.

Feng Xianhuang's expression also fluctuated.

Because she finally remembered what kind of power the so-called ancient Jiang clan was.

It was a force more terrifying than the major imperial clans of the Eastern Region.

In her previous life.

Although she didn't have much contact with these forces, she knew they harbored great terrors, some even capable of suppressing a dark forbidden zone with the power of a single clan.

However, due to certain rules, the old monsters of these ancient clans couldn't easily appear in the outside world.

As for why, she hadn't learned in her past life.

Unexpectedly, in this life, she encountered the ancient Jiang clan.

"I'll learn!"

After pondering for a moment, Feng Xianhuang was the first to agree, surprising Xiao Ming.

He didn't expect this Empress to agree so readily.

"I'll learn too!"

Seeing Jiang Xuanying's gaze on him, Xiao Ming agreed without hesitation.

If Feng Xianhuang wasn't afraid, then why should he be?

"Very well, as expected of the disciples I value, you didn't disappoint me."

Seeing neither of them flinch, Jiang Xuanying's lips curled slightly, then she provocatively said.

"Since you've agreed, now focus on comprehending."

"Whoever comprehends this secret technique first will be the senior disciple of this sect."

"Whether it's senior brother or senior sister, it depends on your efforts..."