Chaos Dao Sheng Jue

Chapter 1401 The Five Holy Sects of the Southern Barbarians

As the golden light on Mount Jiyuan gradually faded, the sky, which had been shrouded in radiance, became clear and bright once more.

Everyone was eager to try, wishing they could rush into the Epochal Divine Mountain immediately to find the treasure.

However, at that moment, a series of low rumbling sounds suddenly came from the distant horizon, and everyone who noticed the anomaly immediately looked in the direction of the sound.

Lu Chen's gaze was fixed on the distant sky when suddenly he felt a powerful pressure emanating from the heavens. It was a suffocating aura, as if the entire world was trembling under its power. He was startled and immediately became alert.

“That is…” Lu Chen murmured softly, his voice carrying a hint of solemnity.

Immediately afterwards, cultivators from the five factions descended from the sky like meteors, their speed astonishing. They landed at an incredible speed not far from the open space, the shockwaves they created instantly sweeping across the surrounding area, causing the surrounding vegetation to tremble.

The five people in the lead were particularly eye-catching, and a noisy discussion immediately broke out on the scene. Lu Chen also learned their identities from the crowd.

From left to right, the first person in the group was dressed in a long black robe, with a cold and stern face and sharp, piercing eyes. A faint layer of black mist surrounded him, emanating a chilling aura.

This person was none other than Mo Xie, an elder of the Xuanming Sacred Sect, one of the five great sacred sects of the Southern Barbarian Prefecture.

His strength had already reached the Transformation Realm. It was rumored that he could control the power of life and death, and he was a well-known semi-saint level expert in the Southern Barbarian County.

Beside him stood an elderly man dressed in a blue robe, his brows exuding an air of refined elegance.

The old man's eyes were as deep as the sea, seemingly containing boundless wisdom. He was an elder of the Nine Heavens Holy Sword Sect, one of the five great holy sects of the Southern Barbarian Prefecture, known as the Wind-Riding Saint.

He was not only highly skilled in cultivation, but also renowned for his superb array formations. It is said that he once single-handedly deciphered a legendary level eight sacred array, thus enjoying a high reputation in the Southern Barbarian Prefecture. He also possessed the cultivation level of the Transformation Realm.

The third person was a woman, dressed in a long red dress and wearing a golden crown. She was stunningly beautiful and possessed a noble air. She came from the Crimson Flame Holy Sect, one of the five great holy sects of the Southern Barbarian Prefecture, and her name was Saint Luo Ning.

She is not only an elder of the Crimson Flame Holy Sect, but also one of the top female cultivators in the Southern Barbarian Prefecture. She has long since achieved the Dao Transformation and become a Half-Saint, and is skilled in fire magic. Her flames are powerful enough to incinerate the heavens and destroy the earth, making her awe-inspiring to all.

The fourth was a burly middle-aged man, clad in heavy silver armor and wielding a massive axe, exuding an imposing aura. This man was an elder of the Vajra Sacred Sect, one of the five great sacred sects of the Southern Barbarian Prefecture, and a Daoist Saint.

He specializes in the Law of Power, using force to overcome all laws. His physical strength is unparalleled, and he has few rivals in the Southern Barbarian Prefecture.

The last one was a young man who looked to be in his early twenties, but he exuded an extraordinary aura.

He wore a long white robe, held a jade flute, and wore a smile, giving off a gentle and refined air. This young man was known as the Sage of Daoyin, and came from the Sacred Sound Pavilion, one of the five great sects of the Southern Barbarian Prefecture.

Although the Dao Yin Saint is young, he has cultivated the Dao of Music to the pinnacle. It is said that his Dao of Music can not only soothe the mind and stimulate the infinite potential of cultivators, but also has astonishing power, and is known for its terrifying power that can "break one's heart and soul, and prevent reincarnation."

After quickly assessing the elders of the five great sects and considering the discussions among the surrounding cultivators, Lu Chen was not only shocked by their strength but also gained a completely new understanding of the cultivation level in Nanman County.

According to Pei Hu's previous statement, if there is no number one in Nanman County, then cultivators at the Transformation Realm should be the ceiling of Nanman County, and cultivators above the Transformation Realm have basically left Nanman County to seek new opportunities and break through to higher realms.

It only took a few breaths for me to reach this point.

At this moment, Lu Chen overheard some cultivators discussing:

"It's strange that in previous years, the five great holy sects only sent elders at the Nascent Soul stage to lead the trials at Mount Jiyuan. Why are there five experts at the Transformation stage this time?"

Moreover, it is said that they are all core figures of the five great holy sects. Could it be that some heaven-defying treasure has appeared in this trial, which is why the five great holy sects attach great importance to it?

In any case, we'd better stay away from them to avoid getting into trouble.

“That’s right. Look at the cultivators accompanying their group. Each of them exudes a powerful aura, which is obviously much stronger than those in previous years. This trial is probably not going to be peaceful. We need to be extra careful.” The cultivator surnamed Wei in the crowd shook his head and sighed.

"Especially that Saint Moye, it is rumored that the 'Nine Revolutions of the Profound Netherworld' he cultivates is extremely evil. Once he is targeted, there may not even be a chance to escape. So be careful when you see him, and don't let him target you." Another cultivator in the crowd whispered.

Just then, Saint Moye and the others seemed to notice the discussions among the surrounding cultivators and cast cold glances at them.

Suddenly, the atmosphere became even more oppressive, as if an invisible pressure was enveloping everyone.

At this moment, Pei Hu transmitted his thoughts to Lu Chen, saying, "Brother Lu, it seems that there are quite a few experts among the teams entering the Epoch Divine Mountain this time. We must be extra careful."

Lu Chen nodded in agreement and replied, "That's right. These people are all exceptionally strong. We should try to avoid them."

“You’re right. We can wait for them to go in first, and then we can go in later. That way, we can effectively avoid them,” Pei Hu’s telepathic message rang out again.

Just as the two were talking, the chief of the Dazhu tribe spoke up and gave them instructions:

"Listen up, all of you. Let the other tribes go into the mountains first. Our tribe will enter the mountains a short time later. And we must not fly high into the sky, because the closer we are to the ground, the weaker the laws of time become. This will effectively reduce casualties. Do you all understand?"

"We will obey the decree!" The cultivators of the Dazhu tribe replied with clasped hands.

Immediately afterwards, Lu Chen heard the order to "depart" given by Saint Wuhen, Saint Luo Ning, and others.

The entire venue instantly became lively, as cultivators from various tribes unleashed their movement techniques, rushing towards the Epoch Divine Mountain like meteors.

In an instant, various colors of light intertwined to create a magnificent and colorful scene. Some cultivators flew through the air or on swords, while others rode their immortal pets and flew at low altitudes. Still others used their movement techniques to dart through the forest like ghosts.

The whole scene resembled a grand competition, with everyone sprinting forward against the clock, afraid of falling behind even a step.

Just as the cultivators from various tribes were rushing toward the Epochal Divine Mountain, Lu Chen noticed that the leader of the Great Wilderness Tribe appeared unusually calm.

The two leaders seemed to have discussed their strategy in private, and did not set off in a hurry like the others.

Instead, they stood still, carefully observing all the changes around them, and did not give the order to depart even after most of the cultivators had left…