264 Fallsky Mountain

Imperial Grounds was really deserving to be one of the strongest constellations alive in Starlight. Though they didn't have any Ethereals just like the three, they have a two Ancients that were capable of slaying an Ethereal!

The constellation was filled with rolling mountains as people flew by in the air. The grand and thick dao could be felt as it gave off a comfortable feeling.

This constellation consisted of approximately a million of disciples and 7,215 sects. It was large enough to become a nation itself!

"The dao lake of this place is abundant." Owner Bu couldn't help but mutter to himself, "The qi is thick enough here to make someone breakthrough to a few levels."

As the dao lake was abundant, it also meant that the qi surrounding this place was also abundant.

What did it mean to have a strong and thick qi as your ground? It just meant that you have a higher chance of breaking through. Of course, the qi was just a part of the requirements. Dao comprehension came next.

"You guys are surely brave enough." Jin Rou couldn't help but chuckle, "To think that you will place your dao lake in such a place. I don't know if you guys are confident or a bunch of idiots."

"..." Woodrain Ancient smiled wryly. Indeed, the place where their dao lake was located was like telling their enemies to come and grab it.

The three knights' face immediately darkened. No one had ever called their grounds a bunch of idiots! Thus, they were immediately provoked. However, when Woodrain Ancient suddenly shot them a glare, they held back and swallowed their frustration.

Up until now, they didn't know why their master was so amiable with an unknown stranger. The guy wasn't even famous or known in Starlight yet their Ancients were acting this way.

And for the dao lake, they didn't know where it was really placed. In fact, they still didn't have the right to know it.

After all, the dao lake was the foundation of their constellation and the most tempting treasure an enemy could feast at the same time.

Soon, they finally reached a mountain where they were destined to go.

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It was towering mountain. It was a sky-piercing mountain that the peak couldn't be seen even if you fly for a few hours.

The mountain was so green as it was filled with trees and other stuffs. Perhaps, it had a treasure that was capable of tempting an Ethereal. But who knows?

"This is the most prized treasure of our grounds, Youngmaster Jin." Woodrain Ancient smiled, "This is called Fallsky Mountain. Our Ethereal have founded our constellation in this place because of this."

The trio didn't expect that their master would bring Jin Rou and Owner Bu in this place.

What was the Fallsky Mountain? It was their treasure, just like Woodrain Ancient said. No one, even Fate Emperors, were allowed to step a foot in this place as this was treated as a sacred place.

Even their core ancestors had only a limited access to this place. Fallsky Mountain had remained mysterious up until now, and only their Ancients had the knowledge of this place.

Jin Rou took another glance at the mountain from below. He used his godly senses and search if there were some hidden malicious intents. Fortunately, there was none. Well, except from what he found. But in his eyes, it wasn't a threat so he didn't mind it.

"Indeed, this place was mysterious." Jin Rou had sensed a familiar aura from this place and chuckled, "That old man was really the one who created this place yet he chose to leave and seek a greater dao even after reaching the apex existence of Starlight."

"?" The ancient was puzzled. What was Jin Rou talking about? But since it's not his business, he didn't ask.

"This mountain contains a thicker energy than outside so this place is suited for young disciples to cultivate." Jin Rou casually commented, "Not to mention that, I also sensed someone there. A strong being who's capable of slaying Ethereals alone."

"!!" Woodrain Ancient was caught off guard. He didn't expect that he could do that. He even detected the only being living in this place!

After a few seconds, he calmed down and thought that this was natural. After all, even Stronghold Ancient said that they couldn't afford to offend this man.

Just who are the people capable of making Stronghold Ancient say this? In this world, perhaps a very small number.

"Youngmaster Jin has very good and keen eyes, I am in awe." Woodrain Ancient resumed his usual posture and said, "Indeed, this was the seclusion place of Stronghold Ancient and he's probably the one you sensed."

"I see. So why did you bring us here?" Jin Rou asked.

"Stronghold Ancient wants to meet you, Youngmaster Jin." Woodrain Ancient said. Though Stronghold and him were in the same rank, Stronghold was stronger than him in all aspects as he became an Ancient countless years ago already, "He isn't able to meet you outside because of something important. Thus, he instead chose to bring you here. If it's an inconvenience for you, then..."

"No, it's alright." Jin Rou interrupted and waved his hands, "I also want to meet Stronghold Ancient so this set up is okay."

"Oh. I see." Woodrain Ancient sighed in relief. This youngmaster was really someone he could talk to easily.

But in fact, this wasn't the case. It was because of Jin Rou's current general that he was willing to let the things slide and go with the flow.

"Then, please enter the mountain. It's only you who is permitted to enter, Youngmaster." Woodrain Ancient said, "As for this partner of yours, we will take care of him and accommodate him the very best of our Imperial Grounds so please rest assured."

"Okay. I'll see you later, Owner Bu."Jin Rou smiled and said to Owner Bu.

"Of course, Youngmaster. See you." Owner Bu was confident that nothing will happen to Jin Rou so he could leave at peace.

And then, only Jin Rou remained at the place. After a few seconds, he officially step foot in the Fallsky Mountain.