Even though it was daytime, the figure was unusually steadfast.
Upon seeing the approaching person, Zhang Tian and the others also stopped in their tracks.
"Shishang, why have you come out?"
Zhang Tian's voice was not loud as he looked at the person with a hint of curiosity.
Shishang was already dead. As a ghost, he clearly should not have been able to exist in sunlight for long.
As expected, after Zhang Tian spoke, Shishang uttered a sound.
"I presume you have already met her."
"Thank you for your soul pill. In fact, I was only testing you earlier."
"Seeing that you have indeed met her, I can rest assured. There is nothing left for me here."
Shishang said, with a hint of disappointment in his eyes.
Indeed, with the entire village dead, what was the point of Shishang staying here?
Therefore, he wanted to bid a final farewell.
Seeing this, Zhang Tian shook his head slightly.
"This kind of death has many drawbacks, and it's highly unlikely you'll be reincarnated. I'll help you."
As Zhang Tian spoke, he took out a talisman.
Seeing Zhang Tian take out the talisman, Shishang was a little surprised.
"You're actually a Daoist priest."
"Just in time, then I'll trouble you."
After saying this, he slowly closed his eyes.
Zhang Tian showed no mercy. With a wave of the talisman, a golden light appeared.
Two reluctant figures reappeared before them.
Soon, Shishang's form was engulfed in a light and disappeared from sight.
"I've seen people jump into rivers, and people seeking survival, but this is the first time I've seen someone seeking death."
"This old man is really strange."
Watching Shishang depart, Fatty shook his head.
Shishang had been seeking survival moments ago, and now he was seeking death, which Fatty found strange.
Zhang Tian didn't say much, merely waved his hand, and they began to retrace their steps.
"By the way, Brother Zhang, that cave collapsed earlier, and there was also an avalanche over there. Where do we leave from here?"
Shirley Yang asked.
It was known that when Zhang Tian emerged from the Nine-Story Demon Pagoda, he had directly or indirectly triggered an avalanche.
Because of this, that path was likely sealed.
The other path was also sealed by an avalanche, which meant there was no way out!
"Holy crap, Young Master Zhang, now that Miss Yang mentioned it, it seems true. We seem to be trapped here as well."
Wang Banyue exclaimed.
He too had realized something was amiss.
With both paths sealed, where were they supposed to go?
Zhang Tian looked at the vast snow-capped mountains in the distance and took a deep breath.
"How high is the mountain formed by the avalanche?"
Zhang Tian asked.
If the mountain wasn't too high, Zhang Tian planned to travel through the avalanche site.
But if it was too high and obstructed their path, Zhang Tian would have to find another solution.
Hu Bayi held his compass and spoke.
"If we go from the original Nine-Story Demon Pagoda, we'll probably have to cross the Kunlun Mountains. And if we take that other path, we'll also have to cross the Kunlun."
"The only way out for us now is one way."
Hu Bayi said slowly.
His expression was a little serious.
"That is to cross the Kunlun!"
Hu Bayi's hoarse voice emerged, his eyes looking at Zhang Tian.
As long as Zhang Tian agreed, Hu Bayi and the others would have no complaints.
Besides, Hu Bayi honestly didn't know what was in Kunlun, so he didn't have much of an opinion.
On the other hand, Zhang Qilin paused upon hearing the mention of Kunlun.
His gaze shifted to Zhang Tian, wanting to hear what Zhang Tian had to say.
Zhang Tian, however, looked into the distance, lost in thought.
Would going to Kunlun now be too soon?
After all, Zhang Tian's goal was to go only when he had enough strength.
Zhang Tian had always lived by being cautious.
Going to Kunlun now wasn't impossible.
It would just be a bit dangerous.
Zhang Tian looked at everyone's faces.
He had two protagonists by his side, and with the added luck, the chances of encountering problems might not be high.
But what if something went wrong?
If something went wrong, it would be dangerous.
"Let's think of other ways. If we can go around Kunlun, let's try to do so."
Zhang Tian said.
Given Zhang Tian's personality, he would absolutely not take a risk unless there was a ninety percent chance of success.
Hu Bayi pondered for a moment.
"Avalanches. If we can dig a tunnel, we might be able to go around it."
"However, with snow, there are no support points. If we dig a hole, it's very likely to collapse."
"Unless we can fly over."
Hu Bayi said.
Zhang Tian's eyes lit up. He could indeed fly. He had learned a lot in the Demon Pagoda.
Coupled with his now full dantian, Zhang Tian realized that even without a flying technique, he could now fly.
This was something that was naturally understood when one reached a certain level of cultivation.
"Let's go take a look. If we go from the direction of the Demon Pagoda, we should be able to go around it if everything goes as planned."
Zhang Tian refused to believe that a mere avalanche couldn't be bypassed.
Hu Bayi nodded, and the group no longer deliberated, directly retracing their steps.
"Boss, on Kunlun Mountain, besides that old crone, are there any other creatures? Do we need to be so cautious? If it were Fatty, I'd just grab my sled and take my donkey and charge right up there."
Fatty had immense disdain for the legendary Queen Mother of the West.
In Fatty's opinion, that thing wasn't even as useful as his own chickens.
"Didn't I explain it to you last time? It's very powerful."
Zhang Tian glanced at the guy. Fatty was the type who wouldn't believe it until he saw the coffin.
Perhaps he wouldn't shed a tear even after seeing the coffin.
"That's all bluster. Fatty will lead the way then."
Fatty gave a thumbs up.
Zhang Tian gave the guy a glare.
"Fatty, don't talk nonsense. The Sect Leader has his own plans."
Hu Bayi gave Fatty a pat.
"Young Master Zhang, I just remembered something. Earlier, in the undersea tomb, we saw a Cloud Top Heavenly Palace. I wonder if it's real."
"That was a model found in Wang Canghai's tomb."
Wu Tianzhen suddenly remembered something and quickly said.
After he spoke, Fatty also remembered something.
"Right, that Heavenly Palace model we saw earlier, wasn't it on Kunlun Mountain?"
"Meaning, there's a giant ancient tomb on Kunlun Mountain!"
Fatty exclaimed.
Zhang Tian looked at the guy speechlessly.
Probably everyone knew except you.
No, Wu Tianzhen only knew now.
"Yes, you guessed correctly. The legendary Cloud Top Heavenly Palace is actually the Kunlun Divine Palace."
Zhang Tian said directly, without any evasion.
Wu Tianzhen's body trembled.
His face showed excitement.
"Wouldn't that place be filled with countless treasures? It's said there's even the secret to eternal life. Should we go take a look?"
"Young Master Zhang, don't you want eternal life?"
Wu Tianzhen was somewhat agitated.
He had completely forgotten the dangers of the Cloud Top Heavenly Palace.
"Let's not consider this for now."
"I suggest we develop cautiously."
Zhang Tian waved his hand, directly rejecting the expectant gazes of Wu Tianzhen and Fatty.
These two guys were truly fond of adventure and courting death.
Zhang Qilin followed behind, his brow furrowed.
The Cloud Top Heavenly Palace, he felt a sense of familiarity.
For some reason, his heart even felt a stir.