Chapter 1324: Chapter 707: Hidden Secrets

Su Jie was unlike ordinary people; instead, he looked towards the area behind the Ten Thousand Dragon Pearl, the region where Emperor Tianwu’s last gaze rested.

There, misty clouds were dissipating, revealing a figure — a graceful woman.

She wore a soft blue light silk dress embroidered with cloud patterns, the folds flowed like moonlight, cascading to the ground. Her black hair hung like a waterfall on her shoulders, adorned with a blue crystal hairpin. Her waist was slender, shoulders like jade, legs long — she was like a celestial maiden descending to the mortal world.

Seeing this woman, others had not yet reacted when Ning Xinyue’s bright eyes widened, and she shouted, "Sister!"

This woman was indeed Ning Xinyue’s elder sister, Ning Yunying.

Yet Ning Yunying was less than ten meters from the Ten Thousand Dragon Pearl; dragon roars surged like waves around her, with dragon shadows manifesting as if the heavens were collapsing. The oppressive force caused her body to transform.

Her body was caught between life and death, inwardly shattering under the immense pressure as if a silver vase had broken. At times she felt incredibly fragile, her strength wavering between the Secret Treasure and Daoist Platform realms, yet at other times, she was as powerful as a great mountain and river, her strength soaring to the Purple Mansion Realm. Her cultivation realm changed continually with her body’s transformation.

Each time she seemed about to be crushed to death by the Ten Thousand Dragon Pearl’s weight, Ning Yunying, like a phoenix in nirvana, her pale skin emerged with a faint fiery glow; her injuries healed swiftly, and her aura grew stronger.

It was known that there had been Purple Mansion Cultivators who attempted to seize the Ten Thousand Dragon Pearl, only to be crushed to bits hundreds of meters away.

Now, Ning Yunying was less than ten meters away from the Ten Thousand Dragon Pearl, making it clear how much oppressive force she had to endure.

If it were any ordinary Purple Mansion Cultivator, they’d dissolve into fragments upon entering the abyss’s depths in an instant.

Seeing her sister’s figure, Ning Xinyue’s mouth formed an "O;" she knew her sister had gone to cultivate the "Ten Thousand Tribulations Nirvana Technique" but never expected her sister’s chosen location would be here.

"Ten Thousand Tribulations Saintess."

The Exotic Realm Cultivators present also saw Ning Yunying, and some of them evidently recognized her true identity.

As the contemporary Saintess of the Ten Thousand Tribulations Holy Land, her existence was akin to a banner, a public figure released by the Holy Land.

Plus, Ning Yunying enjoyed challenging various geniuses, so many had seen her true face.

Again, seeing Ning Yunying’s position — actually using the Ten Thousand Dragon Pearl for cultivation — such an act would be suicidal for other Purple Mansion Cultivators. But Ning Yunying managed it, and those who knew of her prowess found it unsurprising.

For example, Jiang Shuling, upon seeing Ning Yunying, began to feel a headache.

Meeting both Su Jie and Ning Yunying, these two fearsome stars on the same day made him regret getting involved in today’s affair.

"It’s her."

Wei Yushuang, upon seeing Ning Yunying, was stunned for a long time, her gaze lost.

"This is the Saintess from the Ten Thousand Tribulations Holy Land. She’s probably been cultivating in Dragon Sleep Mountain for some time."

Zhang Qingcang spoke slowly, glancing at Su Jie and then at Ning Yunying.

Given Ning Yunying’s current demeanor, it was clear this wasn’t her first time here.

Ning Yunying had been in the Da Li Dynasty for over a decade; she likely realized the formation loophole of Dragon Sleep Mountain and seized the opportunity to enter and borrow the Ten Thousand Dragon Pearl for cultivation, while they remained oblivious.

Wei Yushuang also thought of this, clenching her fists tightly, feeling a sense of powerlessness.

Her own progenitor’s tomb couldn’t be entered by their descendants, yet outsiders sneaked in, and today a group of thieves forced their way in — this was a shame for their Royal Family.

"What are you all looking at me for, or perhaps, do you want this?"

Under the gaze of the crowd, Ning Yunying opened her eyes, a hint of a smile flickering in her cold eyes, as she pointed at the Ten Thousand Dragon Pearl.

Boom!

As if Emperor Tianwu’s obsession had vanished, the treasure showed intelligence, and the Ten Thousand Dragon Pearl suddenly soared up, with everyone’s gaze following its ascent.

Originally located tens of thousands of meters underground, a golden beam of light shot skyward, directly boring a massive thousand-meter diameter tunnel through the layers of earth as the Ten Thousand Dragon Pearl rose.

"This is... Emperor Tianwu’s obsession dissipating; the Ten Thousand Dragon Pearl is now ownerless. Whoever grabs it will own it."

Someone suddenly spoke, and instantly, everyone’s gaze burned hot.

This was the legendary Dao Treasure Ten Thousand Dragon Pearl — even Emperor Dongxu would be filled with greed, let alone these Purple Mansion Cultivators.

One by one, the Purple Mansion Cultivators arose to chase after the Ten Thousand Dragon Pearl, disregarding even the Da Li Dragon Vein below ground.

Compared to the Ten Thousand Dragon Pearl, a treasure that directly enhanced combat power was what cultivators dreamed of.

"The Ten Thousand Dragon Pearl is our progenitor’s supreme treasure; it cannot be tarnished by these Exotic Realm Cultivators."

Wei Yushuang gritted her teeth, swiftly flying out. Although knowing the hope was slim, her identity made it difficult for her to watch the Ten Thousand Dragon Pearl, left by their progenitor, be taken by others.

"Follow the Eldest Princess, and act when the moment arises."

Zhang Qingcang instructed Qin Yushang.

Qin Yushang nodded, already harbouring little hope for the Ten Thousand Dragon Pearl, but instead turned her attention to Su Jie and Ning Yunying.

If anyone present had the best chance of seizing the Ten Thousand Dragon Pearl, it was these two.

"I am Zhang Qingcang, Director of the Heavenly Patrol Department. Thank you, sir, for your assistance earlier."

Simultaneously, Zhang Qingcang slightly bowed to Su Jie, expressing gratitude for Su Jie’s earlier help.

Although Su Jie may not have acted for their sake, it was undeniable that Su Jie prevented the dragon vein from being destroyed, and a gentleman judges deeds, not intentions.