Checking in for 100,000 Years

"Haha, this world prizes strength above all. Our Dragon God Sect is, after all, a low-grade major sect. Your White Tiger Sword Sect, on the other hand, isn't even a major sect. How can you compare to us?"

Another young man burst into arrogant laughter.

"Persistently committing injustice will lead to your own ruin! Your Dragon God Sect is so arrogant; you'll face retribution one day!"

The youth from the White Tiger Sword Sect retorted coldly.

Shortly after, the sound of someone swiftly cutting through the air echoed from the dense forest; he had apparently left the area.

"Dragon God Sect?" The Big Black Cat, lying on the carriage, scratched his ear. He looked baffled in a particular direction and exclaimed, "Uncle Ma, did I hear that right? There's another sect in this world called Dragon God Sect?"

Big Black Horse pursed his lips, knitting his brows as he replied, "You heard right. Indeed, there's a Dragon God Sect in the Heavenly Star Dynasty!"

"They must be a pack of fakes!" the Big Black Cat cursed grumpily, his heart filled with an indignation he could hardly suppress.

He was, after all, a demon beast of the Dragon God Sect; hearing someone impersonate his sect made him extremely displeased.

"Don't act rashly; the Master hasn't given any orders yet…" Seeing the Big Black Cat looking like he was about to fly off the handle, Big Black Horse quickly interjected, managing to calm him down.

The Big Black Cat nodded silently. The one he feared most was his Master. Upon hearing Big Black Horse's words, he obediently lay down on the carriage, remaining perfectly still.

「Inside the carriage.」

Ye Yun revealed a faint smile.

Who would have thought there would be another sect named Dragon God Sect in this world? Could this just be a coincidence?

"Little Horse, let's stop here!" Ye Yun suddenly instructed.

Big Black Horse promptly brought the carriage to a halt by the roadside.

"This Dragon God Sect seems interesting; you two go investigate it," Ye Yun cheerfully suggested from inside the carriage.

He was on the verge of breaking through to the Second Layer of God Monarch Stage and needed to enter closed-door cultivation for a few days.

The three juniors of his Dragon God Sect were also cultivating. Therefore, it seemed appropriate to assign this lively duo to investigate the background of this other Dragon God Sect, giving them a little break as well.

After all, Big Black Horse had been working tirelessly to pull the carriage for over half a month. It was very hard work, and he certainly deserved a respite.

Master… expects us to investigate this Dragon God Sect? Big Black Horse was stunned.

This was the first time their Master had given him such an interesting task. Moreover, this time he could go with Little Cat.

He quickly recovered from his surprise and said joyously, "Master, rest assured, I will definitely find out everything there is to know about this Dragon God Sect!"

"Hmm!" Ye Yun nodded and then, thinking of something, added, "All you need to do is investigate discreetly."

"Yes, Master!" Big Black Horse cheerfully agreed, giving a knowing look to the Big Black Cat before both transformed into streaks of black light and left the carriage.

They flew towards the nearby dense forest.

Big Black Horse and Big Black Cat took human form and hid behind the canopy of a large tree.

Through the gaps in the leaves, they peered into the distance.

A youth donned in a blue robe squatted down and dug a Thousand-Year Dragon Blood Ginseng from the ground.

"What a treasure! After consuming this Thousand-Year Dragon Blood Ginseng, I'm sure my cultivation base will break through to the Divine Bridge Realm!" the blue-robed youth said gleefully.

He glanced warily around and, finding no one in sight, carefully placed the Thousand-Year Dragon Blood Ginseng in a jade box.

After consuming this Thousand-Year Dragon Blood Ginseng, he would have to immediately enter closed-door cultivation to attempt a breakthrough to the Divine Bridge Realm. All of this would have to be done back within his sect.

"Little Cat, does he look like he belongs to the Dragon God Sect?" Narrowing his eyes, Big Black Horse sent a message telepathically in a quiet voice.

"Uncle Ma, how would I know?" the Big Black Cat returned with a mournful look on his face.

"It seems we need to test him, see if he knows the Dragon God Sword Technique..." Big Black Horse's eyes lit up. He had suddenly thought of a good idea.

"Uncle Ma, leave this to me! I'll test this kid!" the Big Black Cat eagerly volunteered.

"Your cultivation base is too high; don't accidentally kill him. Remember what the Master said: we should investigate secretly..." Big Black Horse glanced at the Big Black Cat and scolded him grumpily.

The Big Black Cat blinked.

What did Uncle Ma mean by that? Even though my cultivation base is high, it's not like I don't know restraint, right? It's just the two of us here. If Uncle Ma won't let me go, does that mean he wants to go himself?

A shiver went through the Big Black Cat as understanding suddenly dawned on him.

Back when they were on Accumulated Thunder Mountain, Uncle Ma loved to pretend to be weak. It seems he's still the same. Looks like Uncle Ma himself will have to take this chance to test the waters. I can only stand by and watch helplessly.

"Uncle Ma, I'm afraid I am not up to this task. Perhaps you should undertake it..." the Big Black Cat said with feigned sorrow.

"Young fellow, you have a bright future!" Big Black Horse patted the Big Black Cat on the shoulder, flashing a set of brilliant white teeth.

Just as he was about to rush off, he suddenly thought of something. He turned his head and asked the Big Black Cat, "Do you think I might scare the kid with my appearance?"

The Big Black Cat quickly shook his head. Even though this dark-faced, sturdy man isn't particularly handsome, he's robust and imposing. I can't possibly bad-mouth Uncle Ma to his face. So, the Big Black Cat could only shake his head.

"You know, your current appearance looks quite good, young fellow," Big Black Horse chuckled. "Since I'm following the Master's orders to investigate secretly, it seems I'll need a handsome appearance too!" With a shake of his body, he transformed into a handsome young man clad in black.

"Uncle Ma, your appearance is splendid! I bet you're going to attract many young girls!" the Big Black Cat's eyes lit up as he hastily flattered.

"Get outta here with that nonsense! Your Uncle Ma here only fancies mares... though female dragons might do too..." Big Black Horse laughed heartily and, in high spirits, disappeared from the treetop.

The blue-robed youth was about to leave the place when he caught sight of a black streak of light appearing and landing in front of him.

"How come I smell the scent of Dragon Blood Ginseng, Brother? Could it be that you've dug it up?" Big Black Horse looked at the small pit on the ground and intentionally let out a disapproving laugh.

"Who are you?" The blue-robed youth regarded the unfamiliar man with caution in his eyes.

The other party's cultivation base, like his own, was also at the Molding God Realm Tenth Layer.

"I am from the Iron Sword Sect. And you, brother... where are you from?" Big Black Horse cupped his fists, displaying the air of a martial artist, and said with a smile.

"I am from the Dragon God Sect!" the blue-robed youth replied, his face exuding pride.

He had never heard of an Iron Sword Sect, therefore he didn't think much of the black-robed youth before him.

Within the entire Heavenly Star Dynasty, their Dragon God Sect belonged to the top echelon of sects. A typical quasi-first-rate sect was in no position to equal the Dragon God Sect.

"So you're from the Dragon God Sect..." Big Black Horse feigned surprise.

"Since you know I'm from the Dragon God Sect, then don't go sticking your nose into this matter of the Dragon Blood Ginseng!" the blue-robed youth sneered.