Chapter 533: [ The Despair Grieving Mountain is finally open! ]

“Oh well, if you don’t want any conflict then, let’s be friends. As long you don’t mind us and trespass one’s own territory; we are friends… aren’t we?” Pain finished speaking and inclined his head to look at the people from below the tree branch.

Through shining blood colored eyes, one can see that he had a sharp expression in his eyes.

He wasn’t asking…

Nangong Tian and the others started to feel cold without any reason, and their complexions underwent very drastic transformations.

Who’s your friend?!

“Your Excellency…”

Nangong Tian was about to speak again when Pain waved his hand and spoke, "Well, that's that then. I have finished saying what I came for so it’s time for me to leave. If there's nothing else then I won't take up any more of all of your time! Start opening the Mountain Seal so that the people waiting around you wouldn’t feel bored~”

“Wait… your excellency!!”

“… If fate willed it, we will meet again everyone…" Pain completely ignored those cries, and then, he glanced around in a sharp manner. His actions were apparently a sign of warning… perhaps they were meant in farewell… or perhaps there was a deeper meaning behind it…

With that, suddenly Pain and the other two people turned into smoke with a ‘puff’ and disappeared.

They had vanished… just like that!

As if they were just an illusion… a mirage.

How… can this be possible?

The many men and Demi-beasts present lost their voices at the same time. The scene turned quiet and solemn. In fact, it could only be described as a ‘pin-drop’ silence…

The Elders of different sect looked at each other, but only saw the terror in the other’s eyes. They actually couldn't feel nor trace on the arrival and leaving of these monsters even with their high realms!

Who’s this Dawn? What are their origins?

No one has ever made such a striking expression in their memory. And, how could that man called Pain remain obscure throughout their lifetime if he’s capable of such a shocking feat?!

At the Iron Heart Sutra Sect position, Nangong Tian the strongest person present in the valley felt like breaking his head open, but he still couldn’t understand what had just transpired. The third Elder of the Iron Heart Sutra Sect couldn’t help but be at a loss as a result.

“… …” The people still had something to ask and say but Pain left as fast as he appeared.

Only a dumbfounded and stunned people were left in the ridge.

However, there is also another change that might usher a new storm within the Divine Martial Continent.

At this moment, most gazes turned towards the Passing Cloud people and this gaze was filled with doubt and fear. Such power, this had already terrified the people in the surrounding and since the center of this fear had disappeared, of course, they can only turn it towards the people related to them; Passing Cloud Sect!

There was a huge clamor amongst everyone after the Dawn disappeared. And, even the Passing Cloud Disciples and Elders were amongst these people! They were gaping wide… just like the others.

Since when did our Passing Cloud Sect have such a powerful backer?

And, how on earth did I not know?

Am I still a member of this Sect…?!

Where is the unity they spoke of…?!

However, everyone else had only one kind of expression as they looked at the Passing Cloud Sect Disciples — a color of admiration!

They were extremely envious. The originally low-key Passing Cloud Sect had such a world-shaking people supporting them from the dark. Even fools would know what kind of power the people that had appeared before them just now possess!

Powers outside of their imagination…!

At least Saint rank…right?

And now they were three of them just now and who knows how many are still there?

This DAWN group full of mystery and unknown at the moment—are they bluffing and full of airs… no one knows. But one thing is for sure, no one dared to test its authenticity and bear the consequences of waking a sleeping dragon.

The Iron Heart Sutra Sect had been standing in the summit of all the existing Sect for quite a while now.

No Sect had dared challenge it’s status but now…

One big mountain is replaced by an even bigger one!

The Dawn’s attitude towards the Iron Heart Sutra Sect seemed to be implying that their existence wasn’t put in their eyes at all. Indeed, with Pain’s level of power that even Nangong Tian couldn’t compare, they had the capacity to act as such.

However, the problem is… Iron Heart Sutra Sect was a very large sect. Can it be easily overturned?

But what if… Is Dawn formed by many of such kind as Pain? The other two that had appeared doesn’t seem that weak compared to Nangong Tian either… just where did these powerhouses come from…?

Every man present at this scene had that same thought. They had roamed the society… they had lived in seclusion in wooded mountains… some were perhaps the members of large and powerful families… but, they only felt shocked at this moment.

These people had been very satisfied with their respective statuses. But, they suddenly felt ashamed of their arrogance and baseless self-satisfaction.

What would I be considered in front of such people? A ‘joke’… right?

I’m still a person with a limited outlook and experience!

In addition, most of those present at this scene had colluded with Iron Heart Sutra Sect to suppress the rising momentum of the Passing Cloud Sect due to Ximen Wu and Bu Fanyi’s sudden rising. And, they had aided that Sect in their plot. A few had refrained from doing so, but most were either openly or secretly involved in this plot. In fact, most people had at-best turned a blind eye towards the Iron Heart Sutra Sect schemes…

However, the Passing Cloud Sect’ fortunes had reversed. Some of their juniors had started rising in power such as Ximen Wu and Bu Fangyi—two of the entitled Slaughter Kings. Moreover, that newly-appeared mysterious group had clearly indicated their connection towards the Passing Cloud Sect. What’s the meaning of all this?

Even fools and idiots would know that the upcoming rise of the Passing Cloud was imminent!

And, the thought of this had left everyone somewhat panic-stricken.

We absolutely can’t provoke the Passing Cloud Sect… we simply couldn’t afford to do it…

What would we do if the Passing Cloud Sect retaliates?

With the obvious connection of the present Jade Emperor—although the Heavenly Court prohibited to involve in the Rivers and Lakes matters and the Jade Emperor had somehow respected this notion, but he was still after all the Jade Emperor!

With his rising infamy of being called the cruel and tyrant Jade Emperor, he might even dip his bloody claws on the Cultivation World… that would be terrifying!

And now with the appearance of this new group… with some unknown member showcasing such power that had pressured all the people present with just mere aura and gaze—who wouldn’t feel intimidated…?

Who wouldn’t feel dread?

Then, everyone simultaneously came up with the same idea…

We must be friendly with the Passing Cloud Sect! We will inform our Sects of this matter the moment we get back. Then, we’ll quickly draw up a charter, and rush to the Passing Cloud Sect.

We shall then strive to win a favorable impression from the Passing Cloud Sect...

Please don’t retaliate against us… we won’t dare to provoke the kind of strength you possess!

Naturally, there were many who had thicker skin. These people had already rushed to gain Ximen Han’s friendship. They had pondered for a moment and had then rushed towards the Third Elder. They were presently circled around him like flies trying to make a huge swarm.

Every kind of speech was spoken in attempts to fawn in order to win his favor. The succession of these words was rather unbroken. And, every kind of praise and words of fawn were spoken as they bootlicked.

These words irrigated to the Passing Cloud Sect’s Elders and disciple’s ears like the water from a massive river and irritated them to no end. It had to be said that this astonishing news would cause a huge and widespread shock once it had spread out in the days to come. The Passing Cloud Sect’s position and safety were quite assured thereafter. In fact, it had to be said that even the thunders couldn’t shake it anymore!

No one would dare to provoke the anger of that exceedingly strong and terrifying force that had appeared declaring their connection towards the Sect. Therefore, no one would mess with the Passing Cloud Sect. And, there would be no exceptions to this!

However, opposite thoughts appeared on the Iron Heart Sutra Sect people. Their faces colored with doubt, anger, and hostility. Even Zhan Shen and Nangong Liuyun could only glare…!

Nangong Tian turned and looked at Passing Cloud Sect’s direction. He suddenly felt great pressure in his chest. The Sect must know of this and be prepared!

As for what will happen in the future… no one knows but one thing for sure, the Jianghu wouldn’t as boring as before. A new storm is ushering. If they didn’t brace themselves and prepared beforehand, maybe they would be the one reaching the game over first…!

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The hype that had caused by Dawn’s appearance somehow subsided when Nangong Tian and the rest of the elders of the Iron Heart Sutra Sect had announced the opening of the Despair Grieving Mountain. Although they had some displeasure towards the Passing Cloud Sect and wanted them to know their standings in this event, they held it in—even Zhan Shen and Nangong Liuyun were aggrieved abut could only grit his teeth.

As for Nangong Xuyi, her gaze never left a certain particular person!

Complicated emotions flashing on her pair of beautiful eyes… but she didn’t dare use his mystic eyes again after her master’s repeated warning on her. Besides, even without it, would she dare? She had felt the youth’s power beforehand…!

Such power can kill her with just a lift of a finger!

She would be an idiot to anger someone that could kill her in an instant!

However, she didn’t say it to anyone and just kept her silence. Not because she doesn’t want to but couldn’t… Her master had warned not to recklessly revealed Allen’s identity if not, Allen might turn displeased and angered for her wide mouth. The consequences would be then proud…!

Around two hours passed.

Finally, the entire mountain ridge began to rumble.

The eight Elders who were sitting cross-legged and was chattering some strange words, suddenly slowly opened their eyes, a vast formidable aura shot up into the sky.

Everyone was shaking with excitement!

It was what they had been waiting for!

“The Despair Grieving Mountain’s seal was now slowly weakening; we can now open a hole!” An Elder had been waiting for this moment, he immediately stood up, “Everyone, we opened the seal together,”

Different auras exploded and in an instant, a distortion of space appeared on the space, showing a torn space with the inside that looked like a Kaleidoscope, colorful and seemed unrealistic!

As the Elders sitting on the ground began to release their spirit energy at the same time, a faint feeling of vibration coming from the ground, and countless serpents like runes lit up the floor, surrounded them.

Then, after a few minutes of waiting, within the torn space, a ten-meter high beast head appeared. The originally stone animal head suddenly came to life, it opened its large mouth, a deep bottomless purple tunnel appeared in its mouth.

An ancient aura of death slowly filled the air.

The Despair Grieving Mountain is now… Open!!

The cultivators in the audience cheered!

“Six months later… we will then open the hole again and all of you can go back through it. At that time, you will then be able to know where to go is…” An Elder spoke with a solemn tone after they have succeeded in opening the tunnel leading towards the real Despair Grieving Mountain.

“The time within the Despair Grieving Mountain is different from that of the outside. The time in Despair Grieving Mountain flow two times faster than reality so you can practice and at the same time adventure the Mountain for at most an entire year inside…!”

“… …” The Disciples trembled in excitement.

The Elder explaining suddenly let out a snort, and then his lips curled up into a grin; “Now, then, why are you still standing there, quickly make a move! The Despair Grieving Mountain is officially open!!”

“YESSS!!”

“Yahhooo!!”

“I’m going to be the first!”

“Hey, guys! What are you waiting for! Let’s go!”

Huuuu~

When the Elder muttered those words, the crowd of 100 cultivators entered. Every large and famous Sect was the most anxious, clenching their hands in excitement and anxiety, proud disciples directly rushed in. Each of them was enveloped in a purple glow and their person immediately vanished.

“The Despair Grieving Mountain is open!!!”