A Divine Palm Descends from the Heavens, Turning the Mountain to Ruins!

Time flew by, and a month passed in the blink of an eye. On this day, Zhao Shuwen hurried over to find Lu Changsheng. "Mr. Lu, I've deciphered the fourth immortal script character." "The fourth immortal character should be 'Hong'—red." Lu Changsheng was slightly surprised. "Red?" Lu Changsheng knew that the Mortal Immortal tombstone fragment already bore three characters: 'Chen' for dust, 'Mu' for tomb, and 'Yun' for cloud. Now, a fourth immortal character, 'Hong', had appeared. With that, Lu Changsheng could already make some deductions. A tombstone naturally recorded information about the one buried beneath it. For example, Lu Changsheng knew this was a fragment of a Mortal Immortal's tombstone. Then could 'Hong' and 'Chen' be two characters from 'Hongchen Xian'—Mortal Immortal? 'Mu', of course, signified the tomb of a certain person. And a tombstone would inevitably be inscribed with a name. The character 'Yun' was very likely the name of the buried Mortal Immortal. Only, what did 'Yun' signify here? Was 'Yun' a surname, or was it a given name? Lu Changsheng had no way of knowing for certain. It was merely his deduction. As for whether the deduction was correct, Lu Changsheng himself could not be sure. "By the way, do you have any leads on that emblem?" Lu Changsheng asked. Although Wang Jiuzhen had told him that the emblem on the tombstone fragment likely belonged to a swordsmith or artifact refiner, Wang Jiuzhen had not known who specifically it was. The trail had gone cold back then. Moreover, Wang Jiuzhen was dead now, making it virtually impossible to forcibly trace further leads through him. "The emblem?" Zhao Shuwen said somewhat sheepishly. "I studied that emblem closely for a long time and finally found a faint clue in a book of miscellaneous records." "It is said that this emblem once appeared in Suizhou, and on many items at that. It seemed to be the exclusive hallmark of a master refiner or an artifact workshop." "However, I inquired with some merchants who had traveled to Suizhou, and none of them recognized the emblem. So right now, I truly have no solid lead." "Mr. Lu, I've let you down..." Zhao Shuwen was rather despondent. Lu Changsheng had helped him so tremendously. Yet all Lu Changsheng asked of him was to translate a few characters and emblems. In the end, not only had the translations run into roadblocks, but there were also virtually no leads on the emblem. He had truly failed to live up to Lu Changsheng's expectations. Upon hearing this, however, Lu Changsheng's eyes lit up, his spirit stirring. A refiner's hallmark! As expected, he had obtained clues from Zhao Shuwen as well. Cross-referencing this with Wang Jiuzhen's words... They matched! Both clues aligned! Zhao Shuwen had even provided an even more specific lead by pointing toward Suizhou. As for merchants from Suizhou having never seen the emblem? That was only natural. Whoever owned the emblem—whether an artifact refiner or a workshop—countless years had passed since their time. Perhaps tens of thousands of years. Such a vast span of time was more than enough to obliterate all traces. How could mere merchants possibly possess such detailed knowledge? If he wanted to know whether this emblem truly belonged to a past refiner or workshop in Suizhou, there was only one way. Go to Suizhou! If Lu Changsheng investigated and searched the area in person, he should be able to find concrete clues regarding the emblem. "Zhao Shuwen, there is no need to blame yourself. You have done very well." "Haven't you just provided a lead?" "In a little while, I may be departing for Suizhou," Lu Changsheng stated directly. This was not a spur-of-the-moment whim. His greatest objective in coming to the Kunwu World was to obtain the secret of the immortal body. Now that a glimmer of hope had surfaced, he could not abandon it. He had to make a trip to Suizhou. "Ah? Mr. Lu, you're leaving?" Zhao Shuwen's expression shifted, and his voice even trembled slightly. Over this period, he knew full well in his heart that his current status and comfortable life were entirely thanks to Lu Changsheng. Once Lu Changsheng left, wouldn't he be thrown right back to where he started? Previously, when Lu Changsheng went to the provincial yamen, it had only been a temporary visit; he had still returned. Yet this time, with Lu Changsheng heading to Suizhou, it was hard to say whether he would ever come back. "Sir, will you... will you return?" Zhao Shuwen asked with a trembling voice. Seeing Zhao Shuwen's state, Lu Changsheng naturally understood what he was worried about. "All good banquets must come to an end." "However, you are knowledgeable in immortal script. I may return to seek your help in translating more immortal characters in the future." "As for your current situation... I will ask you only one question: do you wish to refine a divine item and forge a spirit body foundation?" This was the opportunity Lu Changsheng intended to bestow upon Zhao Shuwen before departing. Zhao Shuwen possessed no destiny upon him, indicating he was no child of destiny. Normally, refining a divine item to forge a spirit body foundation required an immense amount of destiny. Yet Lu Changsheng was clearly no ordinary man. He could currently lend Zhao Shuwen a hand, allowing him to successfully refine a divine item and forge a spirit body foundation. Of course, this depended on whether Zhao Shuwen was willing. Forging a spirit body foundation was naturally wonderful, but once one forged a spirit body foundation, it meant stepping into an entirely different realm of existence. His former peaceful life would come to an end. "Think it over carefully. I will remain in Shengzhou City for three days." Having said that, Lu Changsheng closed his eyes. "Then, sir... I won't disturb you any longer for now." After pondering, Zhao Shuwen did not make a decision on the spot. This choice was of immense significance and carried massive consequences. He needed to think it through carefully and even discuss it with his wife. Lu Changsheng did not know whether Zhao Shuwen would agree to forge a spirit body foundation. An ordinary person would likely not hesitate for a second and agree immediately. Zhao Shuwen, however, truly was different. He was obsessed with ancient texts—a quintessential bookworm. Refining a divine item to forge a spirit body foundation might instead disrupt his peace. Time ticked away. By dusk the following day, Zhao Shuwen arrived. Furthermore, he brought along his wife, Qin Xuan. Qin Xuan carried herself with natural elegance and poise, befitting a lady from a prominent family. Upon seeing Lu Changsheng, she led Zhao Shuwen to kneel down together and spoke respectfully, "Thank you, Mr. Lu, for bestowing a divine item upon my husband." "May I boldly ask you, sir, is there any danger in refining this divine item?" Lu Changsheng shook his head. "Since it is bestowed by me, I naturally have great assurance. No danger will arise." Qin Xuan and Zhao Shuwen exchanged a glance, and she nodded gently. Zhao Shuwen understood as well. The two had clearly come to an agreement. Thus, Zhao Shuwen gritted his teeth and said, "Mr. Lu, I am willing to refine the divine item!" "Good." Lu Changsheng nodded. Zhao Shuwen was not foolish after all. This was an opportunity of a lifetime. Moreover, Lu Changsheng could tell that it was mostly Qin Xuan who had helped Zhao Shuwen resolve his indecision. In truth, Lu Changsheng did not have a divine item. Whether a spirit body divine item or a divine body divine item, Lu Changsheng possessed neither. Yet that did not prevent Lu Changsheng from 'deceiving' Zhao Shuwen. Though he had no divine item, Lu Changsheng possessed blood and flesh. He could transform Zhao Shuwen into a blood scion. That way, success was naturally guaranteed without a single hitch. Moreover, a blood scion's capabilities were by no means inferior to a spirit body. 'Deceiving' Zhao Shuwen by calling it a spirit body did not seem amiss. In any case, Zhao Shuwen would never be able to tell the difference. Even outsiders would not see through it, merely assuming it was an unusual divine item. Furthermore, by being transformed into a blood scion, Zhao Shuwen would henceforth be free of all ailments and even enjoy an extended lifespan. His strength, vitality, and other faculties would all be vastly enhanced. It truly counted as a 'divine item' that elevated one's physical constitution across the board. Seeing Qin Xuan's poise and dignity, and how she was not greedily demanding more while earnestly advising Zhao Shuwen to accept the divine item, Lu Changsheng recognized her as a truly virtuous wife. Good things came in pairs. Lu Changsheng was willing to give Qin Xuan a chance as well. "Very well. Bestowing one is no different from bestowing two." "Close your eyes. I shall bestow one divine item upon each of you. Both are identical divine items that will help you comprehensively enhance your constitution, extend your lifespans, and remain free from all illnesses." The two were overjoyed. They immediately closed their eyes. *Swish! Swish!* With a flick of Lu Changsheng's fingers, two drops of blood shot forth into their foreheads between their brows. Lu Changsheng had merely used the most ordinary blood, and blood from an avatar at that. The blood scions they were transformed into were not of high tier. Making them too high-tier would instead bring them harm. After all, if the Wenhua Divine Dynasty discovered them, their peaceful life would be thoroughly shattered. As the two drops of blood entered between their brows, the minds of both felt as though they had exploded. *Boom!* Their consciousnesses went completely blank, and they collapsed limp to the ground, enduring searing agony. Lu Changsheng knocked them unconscious directly, sparing them from having to suffer the intense pain. In reality, the transformation would not take long. A few hours at most. Shengzhou City was also exceptionally safe. Having finished all this, Lu Changsheng drifted away. Only Zhao Shuwen and Qin Xuan were left in the entire residence. After about a few hours, the two slowly woke up. As soon as they opened their eyes, Qin Xuan and Zhao Shuwen met each other's gaze and immediately searched their surroundings. In the end, Lu Changsheng was nowhere to be seen. "Mr. Lu... left after all..." Zhao Shuwen murmured, disheartened. Qin Xuan, however, was not as melancholic. She widened her eyes, carefully perceiving the changes in her body, her heart brimming with tremendous joy. "My body... has never felt this good." "Husband, how do you feel?" Qin Xuan asked. "I... I have never felt this good either. In the past, my body was rather frail, but now it feels brimmed with boundless strength, as though all the previous weaknesses in my body have completely vanished." "Is this a divine item? Is this the spirit body foundation?" "Thank you, Mr. Lu..." Zhao Shuwen was exceedingly emotional. Facing toward the doorway, he bowed respectfully. It was out of deep gratitude toward Lu Changsheng. Naturally, they did not know they had become blood scions rather than having forged some spirit body foundation. However, becoming blood scions brought far greater benefits than refining a divine item to forge a spirit body foundation. In the days to come, they would slowly experience all manner of unbelievable wonders. *** Time flew by, and three months had already elapsed. Lu Changsheng had left Shengzhou City three full months ago. Over these three months, Lu Changsheng had not hurried on his journey. Instead, he traveled at a leisurely pace, treating it as a tour across the Wenhua Divine Dynasty. Originally, he had hoped to try his luck and see if he could run into any divine items or clues regarding the Mortal Immortal tombstone fragments. Yet after three months, he had gained nothing. It seemed his luck was not quite as good as he had imagined. Or perhaps, within the Wenhua Divine Dynasty, he did not possess even a shred of destiny. Naturally, his luck could not be much better. Now, however, Lu Changsheng had finally arrived at the provincial capital of Suizhou, named Sui City. Sui City was extraordinarily bustling. It was a commercial hub teeming with traveling merchants, displaying a dazzling array of goods. After all, transportation in Sui City was exceptionally convenient, with routes extending in all directions and accessible waterways, making it virtually a transport hub of the Wenhua Divine Dynasty. With such a location, under the overarching peace that blanketed the Wenhua Divine Dynasty, trade was naturally flourishing. What was the first thing Lu Changsheng did upon arriving in Sui City? Naturally, visit the academy's library! Perhaps within the Sui City Academy's library, he might find some records concerning that emblem. Ordinary people were not permitted into the academy's library, but spending money resolved that. Having parted with some silver, Lu Changsheng entered the academy's library smoothly. Inside, many scholars of the academy were browsing materials. With tens of thousands of volumes housed here, Lu Changsheng had no idea which book held the clue. Therefore, he simply resolved to browse through every single one. Lu Changsheng picked up each book and flipped through it at high speed. The speed at which he turned pages could no longer be described as skimming ten lines at a glance; with a swift sweep of his consciousness, Lu Changsheng could grasp the essence. Even so, he still had to physically open the books. This efficiency was actually not very high. However, Lu Changsheng's behavior drew the attention of many people in the library. Several academy scholars frowned slightly, feeling that Lu Changsheng was acting somewhat unrefined. Yet none of them spoke up. *Rustle, rustle, rustle.* Inside the library, only the sound of flipping pages lingered. "Hmm?" Several hours later, Lu Changsheng's mind stirred. He had actually stumbled upon a clue. In an ancient miscellaneous record, there was a single sentence documented: "The Ou clan excels in artifact refining, casting heavenly furnaces to anchor destiny." This single sentence alone was naturally not enough to draw Lu Changsheng's attention. The key lay in the illustration following the sentence. In this illustration was a massive cauldron. What Lu Changsheng noticed was not the cauldron itself, but an emblem inscribed beneath it. It was identical to the emblem on his Mortal Immortal tombstone fragment. "Indeed. The Ou clan—this is the emblem of the Ou clan!" Lu Changsheng was delighted. He had not expected to find a clue so soon after arriving in Suizhou. With that, he continued his search. With the lead of the Ou clan, searching became much easier. Although records regarding the Ou clan were sparse, they had once held immense renown in Suizhou after all. No matter how many years had elapsed, some legends still endured. For instance, the Ou clan excelled in artifact refining. Their ancestor, Ou Yezi, had forged many treasures that caused sensations in their time. The Ou clan had once used an entire mountain as their refining grounds, using heaven and earth as their furnace to refine artifacts. What a grand undertaking that was. And that mountain used by the Ou clan for artifact refining was none other than Xu Mountain, located twenty li outside Sui City today. "Xu Mountain?" Lu Changsheng left the academy's library and headed straight for Xu Mountain outside Sui City. He arrived at Xu Mountain. What met his eyes was a verdant, lush forest. Beneath the lush greenery, however, broken walls and remnants of ruins were faintly discernible. Lu Changsheng carefully recalled the descriptions from the books in the academy. Suddenly, one day, a divine palm descended from the heavens. The divine palm slammed down upon the mountain, leveling it to the ground and turning it into a field of ruins. From then on, it gained the name 'Xu Mountain'—Mount Ruins. It seemed like a myth, given how ancient the event was. On the surface, Xu Mountain did not look like a ruin either. Yet when Lu Changsheng swept his consciousness over the area, he could see a swath of dilapidated walls deeply buried underground. There even faintly lingered a trace of a terrifying aura. It was the aura of that divine palm. "This aura..." Lu Changsheng felt a jolt of astonishment in his heart. This aura was simply too formidable. Even sensing just a minuscule wisp of it gave him an intensely spine-chilling sensation, as though an innate pressure pressed directly upon his soul. With Lu Changsheng's current strength, however, not even beings of the Sovereign Realm or the Ancestor Realm should be able to give him such a horrifying, heart-palpitating sensation. What was more, this residual aura had lingered for countless years—at least ten thousand years. An aura that had not dissipated in ten thousand years. If even a lingering wisp was this terrifying, just what kind of dreadful existence was the master of that divine palm? "Could it be... the Immortal Realm?" Lu Changsheng considered a possibility. The Immortal Realm! It was exceedingly likely to be the Immortal Realm! Yet why would someone of the Immortal Realm take action to obliterate the Ou clan? No matter how prosperous the Ou clan had been, they were merely an artifact refining clan. How could they have drawn the attention of the Immortal Realm, prompting such a merciless slaughter? "The Mortal Immortal tombstone?" Lu Changsheng's eyes narrowed slightly. A thought began to take shape. Perhaps the Mortal Immortal had enemies as well. Otherwise, how could the Mortal Immortal have died? And why would someone need to bury them with a tombstone? Just as Lu Changsheng was about to take action and search the entire Xu Mountain, his mind stirred, sensing something. "Someone is coming?" Taking a stride forward, Lu Changsheng's figure instantly transformed into a streak of light, flying toward the depths of Xu Mountain. In the depths of Xu Mountain, a man clad in white robes was covered in bloodstains. He appeared heavily wounded, yet he was fleeing for his life. Even so, he could run no further. Behind him were five formidable experts flying through the air, their bodies radiating the auras of spirit bodies. Clearly, they were five grand experts at the spirit body tier. The white-robed man was also a spirit body expert, but pursued by five opponents, he was clearly outmatched. *Bang!* Due to his severe injuries, the white-robed man was struck by a fist force from his pursuers and blasted into the mountain forest. He slammed heavily onto the ground, even gouging out a massive crater in the earth. "Ou Fuchun, hand over the item and we can spare your life!" "Indeed. The treasure passed down from your ancestors is exceptional, but with you as the sole survivor of the Ou family, how could you possibly keep it?" "The five of us have hunted you for six days. If you still refuse to surrender it, your Ou family's lineage ends today!" The five men encircled Ou Fuchun. At this moment, Ou Fuchun was virtually meat on the chopping block, left to the mercy of others. His whole body trembled, his eyes filled with despair. The very last person of the Ou family. The Ou family had once been so magnificent and prosperous. How had it fallen to such a state? This was the sole heirloom treasure handed down through the Ou family, the only hope of reviving the clan. Once the treasure was lost, the clan would have no hope left. "Ou Fuchun?" "Are you a descendant of the ancient Ou clan from ten thousand years ago?" Suddenly, an unfamiliar voice rang out. "What?" "Who is it?" "There's someone else?" Instantly, the expressions of the five pursuers changed drastically. They whipped around and discovered that at some point, an unfamiliar man had appeared in the void behind them. Treading empty air, he stood quietly amidst the heavens. His gaze did not even spare a glance for the five men; instead, it fell directly upon Ou Fuchun. The newcomer was naturally Lu Changsheng. Originally, he had intended to simply watch the show. He had no interest in playing the hero and rescuing people. However, hearing the name 'Ou Fuchun' and the surname 'Ou' changed everything. Lu Changsheng had immediately thought of the ancient Ou clan. After all, the surname 'Ou' was exceedingly rare, and finding someone with it near Sui City—wasn't that far too coincidental? That was why Lu Changsheng had revealed himself to ask this question. "Yes, I am a descendant of the Ou clan." "Senior, do you have ties with my Ou clan?" "Please, Senior, save my life..." Ou Fuchun pleaded hurriedly, his eyes brimming with hope. After all, while many knew of the Ou clan, those who knew that the clan had been passed down from ten thousand years ago were few and far between. Even Ou Fuchun had only learned how ancient his family was and how long its history stretched after reading the ancestral genealogy. Now facing mortal peril, when a stranger suddenly appeared, what else was Ou Fuchun to do? Naturally, cry out for help! Hearing Ou Fuchun plead for aid, the five pursuers immediately grew vigilant. "This is a matter between us and Ou Fuchun. Sir, do not meddle in business that does not concern you." Three of the five stepped forward, blocking Lu Changsheng's path. They would not let a cooked duck fly away. The treasure on Ou Fuchun had to belong to them! "A descendant of the Ou clan..." Lu Changsheng murmured softly. He looked up, a faint smile emerging on his face. "It seems my luck isn't bad after all. Just as I arrive in Sui City, I happen upon a descendant of the Ou clan." "Get lost. This man is mine!" Standing with his hands behind his back, Lu Changsheng spoke indifferently. His gaze merely swept past the five without ever looking directly at them. Rage flared within the five pursuers. One of them sneered, "Hmph, sir, there is no need to speak so high-mindedly. What hypocrisy! Aren't you after the treasure on Ou Fuchun as well?" "First come, first served. Not to mention, we have hunted Ou Fuchun for days. For you to arrive just now and demand to snatch his treasure—aren't you looking down on us far too much?" The five clearly had no intention of relinquishing the treasure on Ou Fuchun. They had even taken Lu Changsheng for someone aiming to seize the treasure. "Treasure?" Lu Changsheng chuckled. Yet he could not be bothered to explain. Against five mere spirit body cultivators, he was disinclined to waste words. "Since you refuse to leave, you won't have to leave at all." Lu Changsheng waved his hand, then flicked his fingers. Five bursts of astral energy instantly shot forth, hurtling toward the five men. *Swish! Swish! Swish!* Merely five bursts of astral energy, yet the faces of all five drained of color as they felt the suffocating threat of death. *Boom! Boom! Boom!* Under Lu Changsheng's five bursts of astral energy, the heads and bodies of the five men exploded in an instant, disintegrating into clouds of blood mist. A thick stench of blood permeated the air. Dead! These five mighty spirit body experts had been casually obliterated by this unfamiliar man. And it was no earth-shattering technique—merely five casual flicks of astral energy. Ou Fuchun knew the strength of those five all too well. How could they be unable to block even five mere bursts of astral energy? There was only one explanation: The man before him was vastly stronger than he had imagined. Strong beyond his wildest dreams. Even an ordinary divine body expert could not have blown five spirit body experts to pieces with a mere flick of his fingers. "Peace at last." Lu Changsheng's gaze fell once more upon Ou Fuchun. He said nothing, simply staring at Ou Fuchun in silence. This gaze made Ou Fuchun's scalp tingle. He did not know whether this stranger had come for the treasure on him. At this point, however, he could only brace himself and speak respectfully, "Thank you, Senior, for saving my life." Although Lu Changsheng looked very young, appearances could be deceiving. While many could not attain longevity, retaining a youthful appearance was no difficult feat. Lu Changsheng looked young, but he might very well be an old monster. Ou Fuchun did not dare underestimate him in the slightest. "Are you the only one left in the Ou clan?" Only after a long while did Lu Changsheng slowly speak. "Yes... I am the only one left in the Ou clan..." Thinking of this, Ou Fuchun could not help lowering his head. "Then do you know what place this is?" Lu Changsheng asked. "This place..." Ou Fuchun glanced around his surroundings, then said uncertainly, "According to the records of my Ou clan, this Xu Mountain was once the refining grounds of our clan. Only, a calamity descended from the heavens one day, and the refining grounds were reduced to ruins..." In truth, Ou Fuchun found it hard to believe himself, even if it was recorded in his family's records. After all, Xu Mountain was so vast and looked completely desolate. How could it possibly be a refining ground? Moreover, not a single trace of artifact refining could be seen here. Ou Fuchun could not fathom how his clan could have used an entire mountain to refine artifacts. It was simply inconceivable. By the time the Ou clan was passed down to him, virtually no one knew how to refine artifacts anymore. If they still knew how, no matter how far the Ou clan fell, they would never have reached such a pathetic state. "You don't believe it?" "So even a descendant of the Ou clan no longer believes how great and magnificent his own clan once was." "It seems the Ou clan's heritage is no different from having been completely severed..." Lu Changsheng's tone remained calm. Suddenly, he reached out toward Ou Fuchun. *Whoosh!* Caught completely off guard, Ou Fuchun found his entire body immobilized. He could only watch helplessly as Lu Changsheng extracted an exquisite wooden box from his robes. "Senior, you..." Ou Fuchun's eyes turned bloodshot. The treasure! That was the final heirloom treasure passed down through the Ou clan. Indeed, the person before him had come for the treasure on him after all. Even rescuing him earlier had merely been to monopolize the treasure. Yet what could Ou Fuchun do? His opponent was far too powerful. With a flick of his fingers, five spirit body experts had been reduced to dust. What chance did he stand? Now that he was immobilized, unable even to twitch a finger, how could he protect the treasure? Despair washed over Ou Fuchun's face. 'It seems I cannot escape death today...' Ou Fuchun understood clearly. Once the treasure was taken, he would naturally hold no value. He would only be killed. Once he died, the Ou clan's line would truly be severed, wiped out entirely and lost to the long river of history. *Click.* Lu Changsheng opened the box. Inside lay a piece of exquisite jade. A single glance told him of the treasure's value. It could help ordinary people refine divine items much more smoothly. It could even greatly increase the chances of refining a divine-body-tier divine item. To the people of the Kunwu World, this was naturally a peerless treasure. To Lu Changsheng, however, it was not worth mentioning. On the jade, however, was an emblem—the very emblem representing the Ou clan. With this, Lu Changsheng confirmed that the man before him truly was a descendant of the Ou clan. *Whoosh!* With a wave of Lu Changsheng's hand, the wooden box flew back into Ou Fuchun's hands. Lu Changsheng had not taken the treasure inside. Ou Fuchun's eyes widened as he stared at the wooden box in his hands, bewildered. Hadn't this man come for the treasure? Why had he returned it to him now? Ou Fuchun had no idea what Lu Changsheng was planning. Lu Changsheng, however, offered no explanation. Step by step, he walked up to Ou Fuchun, speaking calmly word by word, "This Xu Mountain was once the refining grounds of your Ou clan—the era of your clan's greatest glory and prosperity!" "Do you doubt it?" "Then watch closely!" The aura on Lu Changsheng suddenly skyrocketed. Immediately after, he soared into the sky and extended his palm. A colossal palm that blotted out the sky materialized. Facing Xu Mountain below, the palm crashed down! This strike felt as though the heavenly river had overturned and the stars were plummeting, like the end of the world, freezing one's thoughts in an instant. Was this a strike that a human could unleash? At this moment, Ou Fuchun's heart was seized with utter shock! *Rumble!* Instantly, the earth fractured, and dust billowed across the sky. The vast mountain forest seemed to undergo an apocalyptic upheaval, as if an earthen dragon had turned over in the depths. The terrifying force seemed poised to completely churn the entire mountain inside out. Amidst the tremors of the mountain forest and the fissures splitting the earth, broken walls and remnants of ancient ruins faintly emerged, gradually surfacing from the depths of the mountain.