Chapter 139: The Heaven-Monitoring Seal!

"Huff..." Yang Tian's breathing grew rapid, sweat beading on his forehead. He wanted to exchange for the Marrow-Transforming Pill, a force within him urging him on.

"Wake up!"

Suddenly, a loud shout pierced straight into the depths of Yang Tian's mind like a sharp needle, a wake-up call!

"Huff, huff..." His eyes snapped open, and Yang Tian shook off the frenzied state, cold sweat breaking out on his back. He didn't know why, but he felt a sense of dread.

"Uncle Xiao, what just happened?" Yang Tian took a deep breath, slowly calming his agitated mind, and hurriedly asked Yang Xiao.

"You almost lost your mind to the treasure. In the cultivation world, many have died under treasures, even some experts. Your mental state is too weak. It seems you've been cultivating too fast lately."

Yang Xiao said slowly, his tone stern. Being dominated by a treasure is like being a walking corpse; one's martial will becomes overly reliant on it, like Yang Tian's Ancestral Dragon Ring, which can adjust time ratios.

Yang Tian had been too smooth lately, leaping several minor realms in a month, making his mindset restless. Coupled with his family's blood feud, his desire for strength had grown even more intense.

"Pursuing strength is good, but you need to stay alive to pursue it. In this treacherous cultivation world, survival is the way. Remember this: never lose yourself to what's before you. You have a long road ahead; you haven't even set foot through the gate of the cultivation world."

Yang Xiao admonished. He had walked a difficult path, sitting in the Demon Fall Land for hundreds of thousands of years, his mental state terrifyingly high, far beyond his former realm. Few things could disturb his mind.

"Xiaotian understands." Yang Tian wiped the sweat from his face, a lingering fear rising in his heart. Though his will was firm, his pursuit of greater strength had let the treasure dominate and confuse his mind.

Over-reliance would make his future path even harder, making it difficult to reach the peak.

"Cultivators are ascetics, contending with heaven for their fate. For now, set aside cultivation and study alchemy." Yang Xiao nodded and smiled.

"Mm, I understand." Yang Tian stood up, glanced at the chaotic scene, then turned and stepped into the teleportation array behind him.

In the corridor, Yang Tian carefully examined his own aura. For some reason, he felt an inexplicable sense of crisis.

Yang Tian frowned. This feeling rarely appeared. He paused for a moment, then walked forward.

"Brother Yang Tian, leaving already?" In an antique room, Meng Yunxi leaned languidly against the doorframe, watching the young man approaching slowly.

"I have urgent matters to attend to. I've troubled you these past few days." Yang Tian nodded, feeling grateful to Meng Yunxi. This woman was loyal; many great families were hunting him for his techniques.

"Hehe... Since when did you become so polite? Sister finds it a bit strange..." Her narrow eyes glanced at Yang Tian, and she covered her mouth with a light laugh.

Yang Tian spread his hands and said slowly, "I'll leave my brother's matter in your hands. I'll return in a while."

"Mm, by the way, I have good news." Meng Yunxi nodded, then said with a smile, "The Ancient Sacred Ground, together with other families, plans to attack the palace again. This time, all those mobilized are above the Great Power realm."

"Your family had better not get involved, or you'll regret it." Yang Tian shook his head nonchalantly, a note of concern in his voice. The Demon Fall Land was no joke; total annihilation would be disastrous.

"Alas... I'll try my best..." Meng Yunxi's face showed some worry. Some things were beyond her control. That palace was too mysterious, likely hiding some secret.

"Don't blame me if everyone dies. Persuade them if you can." Yang Tian scratched his head, looked at Meng Yunxi's face, and smiled. "Goodbye."

Hearing this, Meng Yunxi nodded slightly. "Before you go, let me warn you: the Ancient Sacred Ground seems to have a group at the city gate. Be careful. I feel something is off."

"Thanks for the warning." Yang Tian nodded, a solemn expression on his face. He was eager to leave. If they pulled any tricks, it would be even more dangerous after the Demon Suppression City incident.

Walking through the streets of Demon Suppression City, Yang Tian looked at the people around him, let out a breath, and headed for the gate.

Compared to usual, the city gate had twice as many people, mostly seventeen or eighteen years old. Leading them was a handsome young man with a terrifying aura, divine light flowing in his eyes, giving an impression of nobility.

The guards nearby were in awe of these youths, not daring to approach. Even the expert at the Marrow-Transforming realm stood far off to the side.

"Uncle Xiao, something feels off." As he neared the gate, Yang Tian's brows furrowed, his unease growing stronger.

Seeing Yang Tian's grave expression, Yang Xiao frowned slightly, sweeping his powerful divine sense over that area, then said slowly, "Go take a look first."

"It's him." As Yang Tian approached the gate, he caught sight of the handsome young man, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes. It was Gu Qi.

Since the last incident, Gu Qi had been heavily punished. Now assigned to guard the Demon Suppression City gate, he harbored a deep hatred for Yang Tian, having wasted a whole day digging a pit only to find his target long gone.

Moreover, after the Gu Lingyun incident, the younger generation of the Ancient Sacred Ground had faced disdain from other families.

Many were pained that such a beautiful, cold woman had gotten involved with that brat, and even her undergarments, worn for years, had been taken by Yang Tian.

Some descendants of lone experts even offered high prices for those undergarments, the bids reaching millions of blood stones. The entire Ancient Sacred Ground was humiliated.

A figure cloaked in black drew attention at the city gate. Several guards approached to check Yang Tian.

Yang Tian removed his hood, revealing an ordinary face. The guards scrutinized him but found nothing unusual and let him pass.

As he passed Gu Qi, Yang Tian's unease grew stronger, but his expression remained normal as he walked forward.

"Though my Heaven-Shifting Earth-Changing technique is barely mastered, it should be enough to evade them, right?" The unease still lingered as Yang Tian stepped onto the final threshold.

Suddenly, a beam of ethereal light descended from the void, as if falling from the sky, directly illuminating Yang Tian's body.

"Damn! This energy again!" Enveloped by this familiar energy, Yang Tian's pupils contracted sharply. This was the same energy that had detected his traces before.

The startling change drew everyone's attention. Gu Qi's eyes locked onto Yang Tian, his face instantly turning cold.

"This is the Heaven-Monitoring Seal?... No, it's a replica!" Yang Xiao took a deep breath, incredulous. Such a seal could monitor heaven and earth, nothing escaping it. The genuine article was a divine object!

His aura twisted, and in a few breaths, Yang Tian's form was fully revealed before their eyes. Gu Qi's body trembled, a flash of venom in his eyes.

"Damn it, what the hell is this?" Yang Tian cursed. The ethereal light was very similar to the energy that had first detected him; his Heaven-Shifting Earth-Changing technique couldn't conceal it.

"Little beast, you've finally fallen into my hands. Seize him!" Gu Qi sneered coldly. Dozens of youths moved instantly, lunging at Yang Tian.

Rumble! A river of blood surged above his head, waves of oppressive force spreading out. Thunder drums rolled, wind howled, lightning arcs danced, starlight scattered—a magnificent vision manifested. His surging blood energy erupted, shaking heaven and earth.

"Still!" Yang Tian's hand clenched, and he roared. The river of blood trembled, sealing the small area.

Gu Qi and the others were shocked. At the Tongxuan realm, his body was frozen in the void, his blood energy congealed.

Run. Without hesitation, Yang Tian ran. If any experts were nearby, his danger would be great.

The nearby guards glanced over but suppressed their urge to pursue. Neither side could they afford to offend. Yang Tian was no longer what he used to be; even his brothers were not to be trifled with. Forcing a stop would bring great disaster.