The First Immortal of Destiny-Chapter 558: Convergence_1

Several days later, Shen Mo appeared at the entrance to the Mountain River Realm.

Accompanying him were Zhao Lingyin, Yuan Heming, Yuan Qingshi, Jin Chinian, Jiang Lingfeng, and many other high-ranking members of the Sect.

After being scoured by nearly one hundred thousand disciples, the resources in the Dungeon—such as spiritual medicine, mines, and exotic treasures—were all but depleted, except for the more hidden relics.

Even the formations and strongpoints at the entrance had been dismantled. The spiritual materials salvaged from them were all moved into the Golden Flowery Realm. Only Shen Mo’s Big Dipper Sword Array was able to keep a large number of Double-winged Flying Snakes from invading!

"Fellow Sect members, if you’re ready, please enter this exotic treasure space!"

As he spoke, Shen Mo activated the Golden Flower, following the method passed down by the Flower Fairy clan, and a soft glow instantly flowed out from it. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

The largest group, the Body Tempering Realm outer disciples, entered the Golden Flowery Realm first.

Next came the Qi Gathering Realm inner disciples, deacons, and Elders from each peak and palace, who needed to maintain order and manage the wrap-up tasks outside.

Now, only Zhao Lingyin and a few high-ranking members remained outside.

"Junior Brother Shen, our lives are all in your hands. Please be cautious when fighting those snake monsters," Yuan Heming admonished, before stepping into the glow.

The other high-ranking members of the Sect also took their turns entering the Golden Flowery Realm after paying their respects.

Soon, only Shen Mo and Zhao Lingyin were left.

"Lingyin, this Universe Bag contains several Spiritual Artifacts, and the Spirit Pet Bag contains a Spirit Storage Rat. Could you keep them for me for a while?" Shen Mo took a Universe Bag and a Spirit Pet Bag from his waist and handed them to Zhao Lingyin.

Any living creature would be mutated by the Soaring Serpent’s terrifying life radiation; even Artifact Spirits were no exception.

When he first entered the Dungeon, Shen Mo had placed the Ruyi Soul Stealing Needle, the skull, the Soul Refining Flag, and other magic artifacts, as well as the Spirit Storage Rat, into the Golden Flowery Realm. This was to prevent them from being distorted and mutated into parasitic snake monsters by the Soaring Serpent’s influence!

With so many people and prying eyes in the Golden Flowery Realm now, there’s always a chance some oblivious disciples might tamper with them, he thought. It’s safer to entrust them to Zhao Lingyin.

As for the Demon Slaying Sword, like the Nether Fire and the Green Lotus Flame, Shen Mo had stored it in his Dantian for nourishment. At this moment, it was floating in the golden mist beside his Golden Core.

Protected by the Dragon Reversing True Qi, as long as Shen Mo didn’t use the Demon Slaying Sword after leaving, its Sword Spirit wouldn’t be mutated.

"Alright. I’ll take good care of them."

Zhao Lingyin took the Universe Bag and the Spirit Pet Bag. After hugging Shen Mo, she stepped lightly into the glow emanating from the Golden Flower.

Shen Mo focused his mind, confirmed that everything was normal in the Golden Flowery Realm, then waved his hand and retracted the Big Dipper Sword Array blocking the entrance!

The moment the sword array vanished, several Double-winged Flying Snakes roaming the Mountain River Valley surged in.

With swift and sharp flashes of sword light, these invading snake monsters were reduced to minced flesh.

The Double-winged Flying Snakes fed on the dead skin and discarded scales of the Soaring Serpent Bizarre Dragon and generally didn’t stray too far. Those that entered had most likely wandered in by mistake!

However, as Shen Mo shot out of the Dungeon like an escaping light, it was like stirring up a hornet’s nest, instantly attracting the attention of countless Double-winged Flying Snakes.

「 」

On a hill two hundred li from the Soaring Serpent, Chen Mengze, Flower Fairy Ami, and a group of Spirit Sea Realm experts from the subsidiary courtyards were waiting.

These unique plant-based structures, all crafted by Ami, could shield from wind and rain and also provided a certain level of defense.

As the days went by, Chen Mengze grew increasingly anxious.

Due to the great distance, she hadn’t personally witnessed Shen Mo enter the Mountain River Valley. Moreover, with communication methods like Sound Transmission Talismans currently unusable, she had no choice but to wait patiently.

"You don’t have to worry so much. With Moro Shen’s capabilities, those snake monsters can’t harm him."

Flower Fairy Ami, noticing the worry in Chen Mengze’s eyes, offered words of comfort despite her dislike for Chen Mengze’s "cold" aura.

Chen Mengze knew Shen Mo possessed extraordinary abilities, but a sense of unease lingered in her heart. It wasn’t just for Shen Mo; she was also deeply concerned about her father, Chen An.

Just then, a dazzling sword light suddenly illuminated the shadow cast by the massive body of the Soaring Serpent Bizarre Dragon.

The sword light pierced the shadow, shredding a large number of Double-winged Flying Snakes. It swirled through a mist of blood and gore, and in the blink of an eye, landed more than a hundred li away.

The next instant, the sharp radiance receded, and the Thunderstroke Sword materialized before everyone.

Before they could get a clear look, a graceful figure appeared out of nowhere where the sword was. He reached out and grasped the magic sword.

Instantly, exclamations of "Shen Mo!", "Moro Shen!", and "Patriarch Shen!" erupted from the people in the vine pavilion. Overjoyed, they transformed into streaks of light and rushed towards him.

Shen Mo glanced back at the snake monsters slowly retreating into the shadow, took a deep breath, and immediately circulated his Soul Magic, soothing the throbbing pain in his soul.

The Sword Escape, a potent Skill, was manageable for short distances. However, over longer distances, the burden on the soul increased exponentially.

Even though Shen Mo had achieved the Golden Core realm, covering over a hundred li in one go had pushed him to his limit, nearly tearing his soul apart. Fortunately, he had successfully escaped the Double-winged Flying Snakes’ range without any serious mishap.

Seeing Chen Mengze and the others approaching in beams of escaping light, Shen Mo carefully took out the Golden Flowery Realm from his chest and said with a smile, "Mission accomplished!"

He then silently chanted an incantation, activating the treasure’s power.

In a stream of spirit light, Zhao Lingyin, Chen An, Yuan Heming, Yuan Qingshi, and Jiang Lingfeng successively flew out from the Golden Flowery Realm.

As for the other Sect Disciples, they could be released later, once they returned to the Chong’a Mountain subsidiary courtyard.

After all, the Red Flame Zone was currently unstable. Releasing everyone at once might stir up trouble.

"Finally, we’ve left the Mountain River Dungeon!" Yuan Heming sighed deeply, stroking his beard as he surveyed the surroundings upon emerging.

The people from the subsidiary courtyard greeted Patriarch Yuan, then surged forward.

"Father!"

Chen Mengze leaped into Chen An’s arms, her eyes shimmering with tears, a rare display of her younger, more vulnerable self.

Chen An patted her back, laughing heartily. "Good, good! Thanks to this young man Shen Mo’s considerable abilities, we father and daughter have this day of reunion!"

Other disciples from the subsidiary courtyard also gathered around Shen Mo, eager to see their loved ones.

Growing annoyed by the commotion, Shen Mo simply opened the Golden Flowery Realm and drew these disciples back inside.

「 」

When Shen Mo and his group returned to the Chong’a Mountain subsidiary courtyard, the release of nearly one hundred thousand Sect Disciples, one by one, caused a huge uproar.

The originally expansive and tranquil temporary mountain gate instantly became crowded and bustling!

Not long after, under the direction of the Elders, the Sect Disciples began to construct temporary dwellings using the rocks and trees of Chong’a Mountain and spiritual materials obtained from the Dungeon.