Chapter 458 Taihuang Mountain

They shuttled through remote corners of the palace, using the night and the complex building layout as cover to avoid the patrolling guards.

Fang Yue was not familiar with the terrain of the palace.

But the eldest princess seemed to know this place well. She gently guided the direction, leading Fang Yue to avoid one possible danger point after another.

Although ordinary guards are nothing in Fang Yue's eyes, if they ignore them and expose their whereabouts, they will inevitably attract endless pursuit.

When the time comes, the eldest princess will inevitably be involved.

The two of them had an irresistible relationship and had been close to each other for a long time. How could Fang Yue ignore the eldest princess?

Fang Yue followed closely behind the eldest princess, taking every step carefully. His eyes scanned the surroundings vigilantly, and his ears caught every slightest sound.

Although he is confident that he can deal with any unexpected situation, in this deep palace, every mistake may become a fatal trap.

The eldest princess' steps were light but firm. She seemed to be able to sense the secret behind every wall and what was hidden at the end of every corridor.

Her fingers lightly traced the cold stone wall, occasionally stopping on an inconspicuous carving, where secret doors or secret passages leading to the next safe area were often hidden.

"This way, quick!"

The eldest princess suddenly whispered and pulled Fang Yue into a narrow gap. It was an almost forgotten secret passage, and only a few people knew of its existence.

The secret passage is dark and damp, but compared to the risks you may encounter outside, it is undoubtedly a safe haven.

The two of them walked along the secret path, and the eldest princess looked back from time to time to confirm with her eyes whether Fang Yue could keep up.

A quarter of an hour later,

They came to the end of the secret passage. The eldest princess found a loose stone slab with ease. With a gentle push, the stone slab slowly moved away, revealing a staircase leading to the outside world.

The moonlight spilled through the gaps, bringing a ray of light to this dark passage.

This is already outside the palace.

Looking at the surrounding mountains and rocks, it turned out to be among a group of mountains.

Fang Yue thought for a moment and realized that he should be at Taihuang Mountain, thirty miles north of the capital of Dachu.

It is said that thousands of years ago, humans and demons lived together.

Demons are naturally powerful and enslave humans.

The human race is constantly striving for self-improvement. Generations of sages and great masters have created many martial arts and formations in order to resist the demon clan, so that the human race gradually has the power to compete with the demon clan.

Later, the emperor rose.

He led the human race and the demon race in a decisive battle, and finally won the victory of the human race over the demon race.

And the Taihuang used heaven-defying methods to peel off the seal of the demon world.

Therefore, the Taihuang was revered as the Human Emperor, and the place where the final battle was fought was also called Taihuang Mountain. His deeds were recorded in the annals of history and passed down through the ages.

"It turns out we have arrived at Taihuang Mountain."

Fang Yue said softly, a trace of relief flashed in his eyes.

Taihuang Mountain has complex terrain and dense forests, making it an ideal place to hide your whereabouts.

The eldest princess nodded, with a relaxed look on her face: "Yes, it is relatively safe here. We can take a break and make plans again."

The two walked out of the secret passage and came to a hidden cave.

The cave is obscured by dense trees, making it difficult to detect its existence without careful observation.

They entered the cave and found a clean place to sit down.

"Fang Yue, are you hungry? I have some dry food here."

The eldest princess took out some food wrapped in cloth from her arms and handed it to Fang Yue.

Fang Yue took the food and felt a warm current in his heart.

He took a bite of the dry food. Although it tasted simple, at this moment, it was as delicious as the world.

"Thank you, eldest princess. The more I remember this kindness, the more I will bear it in my life." Fang Yue looked at the eldest princess affectionately and spoke firmly.

The eldest princess smiled slightly, with a gentle light shining in her eyes: "Fang Yue, there is no need to be polite between you and me. As long as we can survive this disaster safely, there is still a long road ahead, and we can walk slowly together."

The two sat quietly in the cave, enjoying this rare peaceful time. Fang Yue thought to himself that he must improve his strength as soon as possible in order to better protect the eldest princess and prevent her from being harmed again.

At this moment, a slight sound suddenly came from outside the cave, breaking the tranquility. Fang Yue and the eldest princess immediately became alert. After looking at each other, Fang Yue walked quietly to the entrance of the cave and peeked out through the gaps in the dense leaves.

"It seems to be the movement of wild beasts, but we still have to be careful." Fang Yue whispered, returning to the eldest princess. The two of them continued to be vigilant, but the atmosphere gradually relaxed.

The eldest princess caressed the stone wall beside her, seeming to be thinking about something.

"Fang Yue, did you know? Taihuang Mountain is not only our refuge, but it also contains a secret treasure of our Da Chu royal family."

When Fang Yue heard this, he raised his eyebrows slightly and asked curiously: "Secret? What is that?"

The eldest princess looked deeply and said slowly: "That is a secret that only the core members of the royal family know. Deep in the Taihuang Mountain, there are hidden martial arts secrets, rare medicinal materials and some ancient magic weapons accumulated by our Chu royal family over the generations. . These treasures are designed to cultivate powerful warriors to protect the royal family and the country when the country is in crisis."

After Fang Yue heard this, his heart moved. He understood that such a secret would undoubtedly be a huge help in improving his strength.

"Princess, do you think we should go look for that secret treasure now?" Fang Yue asked in a low voice, his eyes shining with anticipation.

The eldest princess pondered for a moment, then nodded:

"Our situation is not safe now. The forces in the palace are complex, and we don't know when we will encounter danger again. If we can find the secret treasure, it will not only improve our strength, but also provide us with more information for future actions. Assure."

So, the two decided to search for the secrets of the Da Chu royal family.

Based on the clues in the memory of the eldest princess, they shuttled through the dense forests of Taihuang Mountain, looking for the secret place hidden in the mountains and forests.

After half a day's trek, they finally arrived at a hidden valley. The valley is shrouded in clouds and mist, like a fairyland.

Deep in the valley, they discovered a stone door surrounded by ancient runes. The stone door was closed and seemed mysterious.

"This is the entrance to the secret vault."

The eldest princess said softly, her fingers gently tracing the runes on the stone door, as if she was communicating with the ancient power.

Fang Yue observed the stone gate attentively, and he could feel the powerful power contained in it.

He knew that in order to open the door, a specific method would be required.

The eldest princess took out a simple jade pendant from her arms. The jade pendant was carved with complex patterns that echoed the runes on the stone door.

She embedded the jade pendant into a groove on the stone door, and then softly recited an ancient mantra.

As the spell sounded, the runes on the stone door began to shine, as if they were activated.

Then, with a loud "boom", the stone door slowly opened, revealing a passage leading underground.

Fang Yue and the eldest princess looked at each other, and then stepped into the passage resolutely.

They know that this passage will lead them to an unknown world, a world full of opportunities and challenges.

At the end of the passage, they came to a huge underground palace.

There are countless bookshelves and treasure chests placed in the palace. The bookshelves are filled with martial arts secrets and ancient books, and the treasure chests contain rare medicinal materials and magical instruments.

Stepping into the underground palace, Fang Yue and the eldest princess seemed to have stepped into another world.

The air here is dull and ancient, but full of the atmosphere of endless knowledge and treasures.

They looked around and saw that the walls of the palace were inlaid with luminous pearls, emitting a soft and mysterious light, illuminating the entire space.

There are a dazzling array of martial arts secret books on the bookshelves, covering various martial arts schools and techniques.

Fang Yue walked to a bookshelf and opened a secret book. He saw that it recorded a profound method of cultivating vitality, with pictures and texts, and detailed explanations.

With a thought in his heart, he knew that these secret books would be of immeasurable value in improving his strength.

Fang Yue eagerly flipped through the martial arts secret books on the bookshelf. Each book seemed to be a brand new world, showing him the mystery and profundity of martial arts.

While reading, he silently wrote down the key contents, intending to slowly ponder and practice them in the future.

The eldest princess walked towards the treasure chests. She gently opened the lids one by one and saw all kinds of rare treasures hidden in them.

Some medicinal materials exude a faint aroma, which is obviously very old and has extraordinary medicinal effects;

Some magical instruments emit a faint light, as if they contain some mysterious power.

She knew that these treasures could not only enhance their strength, but also provide more protection for their future actions.

In the process of selecting treasures, they suddenly discovered a strange phenomenon:

The bookshelves and treasure chests in the palace seemed to be arranged according to certain rules, as if they formed a huge formation.

They felt a chill in their hearts, knowing that this formation might hide some kind of secret or danger.

The eldest princess stared at the layout of the formation and suddenly remembered something. The more she said to the other party:

“This formation is the ‘Dragon Vein Formation’ passed down from generation to generation by the royal family. It is said to be able to gather the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and provide practitioners with endless vitality.

However, if you don’t understand its secrets and break in without permission, you may get lost or even get trapped. "

Fang Yue frowned slightly when he heard this. He stared at the layout of the formation, trying to find the rules.

The eldest princess walked to the center of the formation. She closed her eyes and felt the flow of vitality around her.

After a while, she opened her eyes, and the other party said more and more: "Follow me, I know how to get out of this formation."

Under the leadership of the eldest princess, they successfully passed through the "Dragon Vein Formation" and reached the depths of the palace.

I saw a huge altar placed there. The altar was engraved with complex runes and patterns, as if it contained some mysterious power.

The eldest princess walked to the altar, stared at the runes on the altar, and then softly recited an ancient spell.

As the spell sounded, the runes on the altar began to shine, as if they were activated.

Then, there was a loud "boom", and a portal with flashing light appeared in front of the altar.

Fang Yue and the eldest princess looked at each other, their hearts filled with surprise and expectation. They know that this portal may lead to a more mysterious world full of opportunities.

At the same time, Dachu State Master Yuan Tianding also led people to chase him to Taihuang Mountain. Yuan Tianding, dressed in gorgeous robes, had a stern face, and his eyes revealed unquestionable majesty. He was followed by a group of guards dressed in black, all of them strong and menacing.

"The eldest princess and Fang Yue must be hiding in Taihuang Mountain." Yuan Tianding said coldly, his eyes scanning the surrounding mountains and forests, as if he could penetrate all obstacles and look directly at the target.

"Master, the terrain of Taihuang Mountain is complex and the forests are dense. How can we find them?" a guard asked, revealing a hint of uneasiness in his tone.

"Humph, do they think they can escape my pursuit by hiding in this forest? How naive." Yuan Tianding snorted coldly and took out a compass flashing with strange light from his arms. "This is a tracking compass. As long as they are still in Taihuang Mountain, they can't escape my pursuit."

As he said, Yuan Tianding threw the compass lightly, and the compass floated in the air. The pointer began to rotate rapidly and finally pointed in a direction.

"Go!" Yuan Tianding gave an order and led the guards to chase in the direction indicated by the compass.

They shuttled through the dense forest at a very fast speed, like black lightning.

The beasts along the way felt their momentum and hid, not daring to make any sound.

Not long after, they came to the entrance of the valley that Fang Yue and the princess had discovered before.

Yuan Tianding stared at the valley, with a sneer on his lips: "They are hiding here indeed."

As he said, he walked into the valley with his guards.

However, the moment they stepped into the valley, the surrounding scenery suddenly changed.

The valley, which was originally shrouded in clouds and mist, became foggy at this moment, as if they had walked into a maze.

"Master State Master, what's going on?" A guard asked, revealing a bit of panic in his tone.

Yuan Tianding frowned, staring around, and felt a little surprised in his heart.

However, he quickly calmed down and said in a deep voice: "This is a formation, they want to use it to confuse us. However, a mere formation can't stop me."

As he said, Yuan Tianding took out a jade slip from his arms, which was engraved with complex runes and emitted a faint light. He threw it lightly, and the jade slip floated in the air, releasing rays of light, gradually dispelling the surrounding fog.

"Follow me closely, don't get separated." Yuan Tianding ordered, and continued to move forward with the guards.

Under the guidance of the jade slip, they passed through the mist array and came to the stone gate.

Yuan Tianding stared at the runes on the stone gate, thinking secretly in his heart. He knew that behind this stone gate, it was likely that the princess and Fang Yue were hiding.

"Open it." Yuan Tianding gave the order coldly.

The guards immediately stepped forward and tried to push the stone door open.

However, the stone door did not move at all, as if it was blocked by an invisible force.

"Humph, a mere stone door, you want to stop me?"

Yuan Tianding snorted coldly, took out a talisman from his arms, and stuck it on the stone door.

As the talisman burned, the runes on the stone door began to flash, as if they were activated.

Then, there was a loud "bang", and the stone door slowly opened, revealing a passage leading to the underground. (End of this chapter)