"Brother Zhang, you're awake."
At this moment, Professor Li's face lit up with surprise as he saw Zhang Tian approach.
For the past three days, they had subsisted on what Shirley Yang provided.
Canned goods and the like were less prone to moisture, thus preserving Professor Li and his companions' lives.
"Mm, what is this?"
Zhang Tian looked at the mural before him.
In truth, he had already guessed what it was, but he hadn't confirmed it yet.
"This is a hidden chamber we discovered by chance. This mural appears to be from the same era as the murals in the Tomb of the Xian King."
"Based on my deductions, this mural depicts a sect."
As Professor Li spoke, he picked up a small stick from the ground.
"Look, on this mural, these majestic mountains and the palaces above them, even the people atop the mountains."
"Their postures are ethereal, like celestial beings."
Professor Li continued, while Zhang Tian's gaze swept across the mural.
If he wasn't mistaken, this mural was of the legendary Medicine King Valley!
If it was Medicine King Valley, then it was definitely located within this mountain range.
And this mural was the legendary location of Medicine King Valley!
However, what perplexed Zhang Tian was why the mural of Medicine King Valley was found around the Tomb of the Xian King.
Could it be that Medicine King Valley was in this very spot?
But if Medicine King Valley was here, why had he not found any information about it?
"Therefore, I suspect that this valley is related to the bodies of the valley dwellers we saw atop the Lingyun Heavenly Palace earlier."
"And Medicine King Valley is very likely within this mountain range."
Professor Li looked at Zhang Tian and reiterated some seemingly obvious points.
Zhang Tian nodded, his gaze fixed on the mural.
The mural depicted the people of Medicine King Valley and the appearance of the palaces within the valley.
However, the mountains here were vast, making it incredibly difficult to find such a valley.
"Wait, this valley looks so familiar."
Suddenly, Zhang Tian's eyes widened in surprise as he looked at the valley on the mural.
The reason was simple: the valley in the mountains was eerily familiar.
The layout of the valley, its very appearance, startled Zhang Tian.
This valley wasn't the one they were currently in?
"Could Medicine King Valley be around the Tomb of the Xian King?"
"But how is that possible? No, or perhaps the Xian King occupied Medicine King Valley?"
Several ideas flashed through Zhang Tian's mind.
But he dismissed them all.
The Xian King sought immortality; he wouldn't use another's celestial palace as his own.
He would definitely choose his own exclusive celestial palace. Therefore, the sect's palaces in Medicine King Valley should be intact.
As for the location, Zhang Tian suddenly thought of something.
"Right! The underground river!"
Suddenly, Zhang Tian remembered the river he had seen outside the Tomb of the Xian King.
Rivers don't form overnight; many elements are required.
The most crucial one is time.
After all, the source of China's Mother River, the Yellow River, was merely a narrow stream.
The river channel and the dragon脉 in the Tomb of the Xian King couldn't have appeared out of thin air; there must have been a tributary forming it.
Thus, Zhang Tian guessed that Medicine King Valley was upstream of this river.
Perhaps, by finding the river, they could find the location of Medicine King Valley.
As expected, while Zhang Tian was speculating, his gaze fell upon a small river channel at the bottom of the mural.
The river channel flowed between the mountain valleys on either side.
Passing through the valleys led to the legendary Medicine King Valley area.
"It's truly strange. I've studied this for days and haven't found the exact location. Brother Zhang, have you found any clues?"
Professor Li looked at Zhang Tian.
Zhang Tian didn't say much, just nodded slightly.
"Mm, the location is by the underground river."
With that, Zhang Tian began to walk around.
It seemed he needed to go down and take a look.
However, Zhang Tian was a little worried about whether the explosion in the Xian King's underground palace would affect the collapse below.
If the entire canyon collapsed, would it bury the entire path?
"Underground river?"
Professor Li fell into thought.
Zhang Tian didn't say anything more and slowly walked out of the temple.
"Young Master Zhang, where are you going?"
Xiao Guang asked when he saw Zhang Tian leave.
"Going out to hunt, find some meat."
Zhang Tian replied.
Xiao Guang's eyes lit up. They were sick of eating canned food, and how wonderful it would be to have meat.
"Young Master Zhang, do you want me to go with you?"
Xiao Guang seemed very enthusiastic.
"No need, you stay here."
Zhang Tian finished speaking and was already walking out.
Zhang Tian wasn't actually going hunting, nor did he need to eat.
If he ate, a simple meal could sustain his nutritional needs for several weeks.
The reason Zhang Tian went out was primarily to enter the illusory space.
After leaving the temple, Zhang Tian's figure flickered, and he was already in the illusory space.
Inside the illusory space.
A small lake was exceptionally serene.
Around the lake, besides the daily necessities and other useful items Zhang Tian had brought in, there was a large pile of seemingly discarded cultural relics nearby.
The relics unearthed from the Tomb of the Xian King were casually tossed in by Zhang Tian.
Then, they were placed in a corner by Queen Jing Jue.
Zhang Tian even saw a coffin suspended in the air.
"Uh... looking at it like this, it really has become a dumping ground."
Zhang Tian's mouth twitched as he surveyed the scene.
It was no wonder Queen Jing Jue protested; things were indeed quite chaotic.
With a calm expression.
Zhang Tian's gaze also shifted towards the nearby sarcophagus.
On the Kunlun Divine Coffin, Queen Jing Jue's figure appeared.
Compared to when he had seen her before, Queen Jing Jue, now free from the snake god, seemed even more powerful.
At some point, a hole-like object appeared above Queen Jing Jue's head, looking extremely peculiar.
At this moment, the Queen closed her eyes, her face turned towards Zhang Tian.
"What is it?"
Queen Jing Jue spoke.
Her tone was still nonchalant.
"I've come to thank you."
Zhang Tian said, his tone firm and sincere.
"Hmph, this Queen does not require your thanks for her actions."
Queen Jing Jue replied.
Her regal demeanor, coupled with her haughty attitude, made Zhang Tian chuckle inwardly.
"Alright, then forget the thanks."
Zhang Tian said, taking out a top-grade Ghost Pill.
Queen Jing Jue had died long ago, and this was merely her soul.
This meant that, like the princess, she needed Yin-dominant items like Ghost Pills to nourish herself.
Zhang Tian was being pragmatic. Queen Jing Jue had helped him, especially by saving him from the pursuit of the Xian King. Zhang Tian was not one to hold grudges.
Upon seeing the Ghost Pill, a glint of desire flashed in Queen Jing Jue's eyes.
"This Queen does not accept charity."
To his surprise, she said directly.
After Zhang Tian's curse was lifted, they were essentially on equal footing.
Zhang Tian touched his cheek.
"Then never mind. By the way, your curse has been removed. Let's discuss the usage rights of this illusory space again."
Zhang Tian waved his hand. Although he was somewhat tempted by the Ghost Pill, Queen Jing Jue still had her principles.
Queen Jing Jue frowned slightly, not expecting Zhang Tian to bring up this topic again.
Did he want her gone that badly?
Queen Jing Jue felt a strange sensation.