Within a star field in the Southern Heaven Domain.
Deep within this star field, there is a Forbidden Ground called Xingyun Rift.
Previously, it was this Forbidden Ground that caused the Holy Dragon Ancient Sect's high-ranking members to perish.
And because the Holy Dragon Ancient Sect's high-ranking members had fallen there.
In recent times, the number of Cultivators coming to explore the Xingyun Rift has been very few.
But at this moment, two figures ventured deep into the Xingyun Rift.
One of them was Yang Hong, the Dao Child of the Holy Dragon Ancient Sect from Slanting Moon City.
The other was the Mysterious Black-Robed Man he had encountered later.
After leaving Slanting Moon City, Yang Hong and the Mysterious Black-Robed Man came to the Xingyun Rift together.
Originally, such a Forbidden Ground, capable of causing even the Holy Dragon Ancient Sect's high-ranking members to fall,
should have been a death trap for Yang Hong and others.
But to their surprise,
as Yang Hong ventured deeper into the Xingyun Rift, although they encountered many perilous situations,
they miraculously remained safe and sound.
What surprised Yang Hong even more was not this.
It was that Black-robed person.
He could sense that the Black-robed person should not be very old.
He did not seem like an elder generation figure.
But his aura was incredibly profound.
After venturing deep into the Xingyun Rift, they also encountered some crises.
They fell into a dilapidated ancient killing array.
And the Mysterious Black-Robed Man directly brought out a dazzling treasure pagoda.
It directly obliterated all the remaining array patterns.
This caused a hint of vigilance to secretly rise in Yang Hong's heart.
Soon, the two gradually delved deeper into the Xingyun Rift.
The deeper they went, the more they felt a natural field of pressure.
Under this suppression, the stronger one was, the more severely their strength would be suppressed.
Yang Hong finally understood why the Holy Dragon Ancient Sect's high-ranking members had perished here.
And during their deep exploration, Yang Hong finally saw the remains of the Holy Dragon Ancient Sect's group.
No...
Saying 'remains' might not be appropriate.
Because only some broken limbs remained.
Numerous open Void Fissures around them, like the gaping maw of an abyss, were capable of tearing everything apart.
And deep within those Void Fissures.
There was a rift emitting a hazy Qi, surrounded by purplish-black Void Realm energy.
Its depths seemed to be a space, making it difficult to see clearly.
Upon seeing this, Yang Hong and the Black-robed person both quickly flashed forward.
Although this place was extremely dangerous, with even the Holy Dragon Ancient Sect's high-ranking members perishing here,
Yang Hong seemed incredibly lucky, not encountering too much danger.
It was as if an invisible layer of Luck was protecting him.
Seeing this, the Black-robed person's gaze was also very profound.
Soon, the two of them entered the space within that rift.
Various ancient herbs grew there, along with incomplete ancient artifacts.
Although they weren't rare treasures, their age was extremely ancient.
What attracted Yang Hong was not these things.
He always had a vague feeling that something in the depths of this space was attracting him.
On the other side, the Black-robed person was picking up those ancient artifacts.
Seeing this, Yang Hong's eyes flashed, and he said, "Brother, I'll go check out the other side."
"You may," the Black-robed person replied.
Upon hearing this, Yang Hong's figure shot out like a sharp arrow, soaring through the Void Realm and darting in another direction.
"Heh…"
The Black-robed person then stood up and let out a laugh.
On this side, Yang Hong began to delve deeper into the space.
Before long, he witnessed a shocking scene.
Deep within this space, there was a winding mountain range.
The mountain range was crimson, undulating like a Dragon's spine, carrying a vast and awe-inspiring natural power of heaven and earth.
It was as if a crimson True Dragon was suppressing the four extremes and eight wastes.
"No… that's not right, it's not like a Dragon, it *is* a Dragon!"
Yang Hong gasped, his pupils trembling.
Although it looked like a mountain,
the mountain rocks and cliffs formed the head, horns, body, claws, and tail of a Dragon.
It looked as if a mountain had gained sentience.
This was not some unbelievable thing.
Some places, naturally gathering the grand forces of heaven and earth, would condense a certain Dragon Vein Luck.
And this place was clearly one of those.
"Is this some kind of natural power of heaven and earth? If I can refine it, it might be of immense help to me!"
Yang Hong's breathing quickened slightly.
No wonder the Holy Dragon Ancient Sect's high-ranking members wanted to enter and explore here.
If the Holy Dragon Ancient Sect obtained this place, they might truly be able to condense the sect's Luck.
And just then,
behind Yang Hong, a light chuckle sounded.
"Indeed, is this the Crimson Dragon of Luck of the Southern Heaven Domain?"
Hearing this voice, Yang Hong suddenly turned around.
The speaker was, of course, the Mysterious Black-Robed Man!
"Crimson Dragon of Luck, so… you knew!"
Upon hearing this, Yang Hong's mind trembled.
He naturally had some understanding of the Qi Luck Dragon.
But he never expected that this Qi Luck Dragon, coveted by countless people, would actually be right before his eyes.
And this Black-robed person seemed to have anticipated it beforehand.
Yang Hong was not foolish.
He immediately realized.
From the very beginning, this Black-robed person had been aiming for this.
But the question was, how did this Black-robed person know that he might find the Crimson Dragon of Luck?
After all, even Yang Hong himself didn't know he could find the Crimson Dragon of Luck.
"I know you have many questions in your heart."
"But now is not the time for questions."
"Next, I'll give you a choice."
"Open your Sea of Consciousness, let me plant a mark, and submit to me. You will gain numerous benefits." The Black-robed person said indifferently.
Upon hearing this, Yang Hong's heart sank.
He had been vigilant before and would not completely trust the Black-robed person.
But he didn't expect him to reveal his true intentions so directly.
"What if I say no?" Yang Hong's tone was grim.
"Then… I apologize," the Black-robed person said lightly.
Yang Hong took a deep breath and said, "Alright then…"
However, before he finished speaking, his figure transformed into a streak of light, directly fleeing towards the crimson mountain.
He wanted to find a way to first acquire the Crimson Dragon of Luck, then deal with the Black-robed person.
"What a pity…"
The Black-robed person shook his head slightly.
Then, he directly made his move, his magical power surging, condensing into a sky-covering giant hand.
"This…"
Feeling the Black-robed person's aura, Yang Hong's face suddenly changed.
This Black-robed person was actually a Prohibition-breaking existence.
His Cultivation Realm, though not at the absolute peak, allowed him to fight above his Realm.
Yang Hong gritted his teeth. Although he was the Dao Child of the Holy Dragon Ancient Sect, his strength was still a bit short of the Prohibition-breaking level.
But he couldn't just surrender either.
Boom!
A surge of power also erupted from Yang Hong's body, and Dragon Qi permeated the Void Realm.
He moved his hands, and Dragon-shaped curves appeared, transforming into complex Laws that tore through heaven and earth.
"Oh, Laws comprehended from the True Dragon Great Divine Power?"
Seeing Yang Hong make his move, the Black-robed person said indifferently, showing no surprise.
The Holy Dragon Ancient Sect possessing part of the True Dragon Legacy was no secret.
However, to the Black-robed person, it posed no threat whatsoever.
He flipped his palm.
In an instant, black Dao patterns permeated the Void Realm.
Upon touching the Dragon-shaped curves, they were directly devoured and eroded!
"This… how is this possible?"
Yang Hong's scalp tingled.
Who exactly was this Black-robed person?
"Pity, I gave you a path to life, but you didn't cherish it. So now, become my nourishment."
The Black-robed person sighed slightly, suppressing him. Black light enveloped heaven and earth, as if it could directly devour and refine even the Laws of the Great Dao.
And under this black light that seemed to be able to refine everything.
Yang Hong was horrified to find that his Physical Body was starting to dissolve.
And the Laws condensed within his body were being devoured, melted, and refined.
"Who exactly are you?!"
Yang Hong roared.