The Huaxia Dragon Group's side is currently the strongest of the three factions.
The Guangming Hall, once the most powerful force, is now even weaker than the Dark Association. Therefore, no matter how many grievances the Guangming Hall harbored, they couldn't openly confront the Dark Association.
As the passages disappeared one by one, the surroundings became much clearer.
The area was vast and open, clearly a colossal cavern.
Ye Cangtian followed the others forward, a hint of confusion on his face, "Brother Xuan Jiu, what is everyone looking for?"
Xuan Jiu chuckled, "Of course, we're looking for the secluded chamber of the City Lord, the Master of this mansion. The Heart of the Relic must be there!"
"You haven't found the Heart of the Relic yet?"
Ye Cangtian was taken aback. Had he not obtained the Heart of the Relic himself?
In his opinion, that metal牌 was definitely a treasure. After he took it down, the entire labyrinth of passages vanished.
He even suspected that the labyrinth might still be contained within that metal牌.
Such a treasure, and it wasn't the Heart of the Relic?
Xuan Jiu explained, "The Heart of the Relic is the core that controls the entire relic. With it, you truly possess the authority over the relic."
This meant that whoever obtained the Heart of the Relic could almost exclusively open and close this relic!
"However, the Heart of the Relic is also very hard to find. It could be a weapon, an ornament, or even a cushion for meditation."
Listening to Xuan Jiu's knowledgeable explanation, Ye Cangtian couldn't help but smile, "Brother Xuan Jiu is truly knowledgeable. It seems you've entered many relics!"
"Heh heh, I'm just talking nonsense!" Xuan Jiu replied with a laugh.
Ye Cangtian didn't press further. Despite his willingness to talk about anything, this guy remained tight-lipped about his own identity.
A truly vigilant fellow!
The group continued to follow the three powerhouses deeper.
The opening ahead gradually narrowed, suggesting they were nearing the end.
However, at this moment, the three leading the way seemed to have spotted something. They all broke into a sprint towards the front.
Everyone else was stunned.
Ye Cangtian looked into the distance. Although the cave was dim, he could vaguely make out what appeared to be a stone door ahead.
Not far away, Bishop Philip in purple clearly saw it too, his expression becoming excited, "That… that must be the secluded chamber!"
With that, he immediately led his men charging forward.
The secluded chamber?
Ye Cangtian's brow furrowed. Was *this* the secluded chamber? Then what was the stone house in the center of the labyrinthine passages for?
However, he didn't dwell on it. He exchanged a glance with Xuan Jiu, and they both followed suit.
From behind, the Huaxia Dragon Group members also hurried forward.
When everyone rushed to the stone door, the three powerhouses had already entered it, and the faint sounds of combat could be heard from within.
"Qing Dao, old ghost in red, you've actually joined forces?" a man in green's voice, filled with resentment, echoed from inside the stone door.
"Jian Wusheng, your Huaxia side suffered almost no losses. Do you really think you can obtain the Heart of the Relic?" Qing Dao couldn't help but sneer.
Outside the stone door.
Hearing the voices from within, those outside were all surprised.
Especially the Dragon Group, who immediately looked at Philip and his group, as well as Ye Cangtian and the members of the Dark Association, with heightened vigilance.
They were likely worried that the Dark Association and the Guangming Hall members would again join forces to deal with them.
Not far away, Philip looked at Ye Cangtian and Xuan Jiu, clearly contemplating an alliance.
However, Ye Cangtian snorted in displeasure, "The people of the Guangming Hall are untrustworthy. Don't fall for their tricks. Let's go in and help Lord Jian Wusheng!"
Philip almost choked on his own breath.
*We're untrustworthy? I haven't even said the Dark Association is untrustworthy yet!*
Seeing the Dark Association members enter the stone door first, Philip glanced back at the numerous members of the Dragon Group. Finally, gritting his teeth, he also led his men inside.
Within the Dragon Group, with Ye Cangtian absent, Mu Chenglong was temporarily leading.
He and Zhao Ziyang, along with the Dragon Group and Pandora's mercenaries, also quickly entered the stone door.
Inside the stone door!
Ye Cangtian, Xuan Jiu, and the others entered. Ahead, the three top powerhouses were indeed engaged in fierce combat!
Archbishop Hasar in red, in league with Qing Dao, was jointly confronting the man in green!
With the combined strength of two top experts, the man in green, though at a disadvantage, still fought with formidable power, not falling quickly.
This indicated the man in green was very strong!
Ye Cangtian looked around. The space was not large, but it spanned several hundred square meters.
Judging by the furnishings, this was indeed a secluded chamber, which could also be called a training room.
Weapons were hung on the walls. Even after countless years, these weapons showed no signs of decay, clearly not ordinary objects.
On the other side was a meditation cushion, evidently where the owner of the secluded chamber usually meditated and cultivated.
Furthermore, on a stone table not far away, sat an exquisite box.
The box was open, revealing a jewel as black as ink, appearing exceptionally beautiful, and even faintly emitting a unique aura.
"Could that be the Heart of the Relic?" Ye Cangtian asked, somewhat surprised.
Others, like him, saw the black gemstone in the wooden box and desired to seize it, but they also understood clearly that this was what the three top powerhouses were after.
Until the three decided the outcome, no one could touch the black gemstone in the box.
Ahead.
The combat between the three top powerhouses had reached a fever pitch. The man in green retreated repeatedly, even panting between bouts of fighting, clearly showing signs of fatigue.
Qing Dao's eyes flashed, seemingly seizing an opportunity.
He swung his saber towards the man in green, a cold smile and killing intent appearing on his lips, "Die!"
With a swing of his saber!
The man in green opposite him, however, couldn't help but laugh at this moment, a laugh that perplexed Qing Dao.
And in the next instant, he seemed to recall something, his expression shifting slightly.
But by the time he became alert, it was too late!
Behind him, Archbishop Hasar of the Guangming Hall was delivering a palm strike, seizing the moment when Qing Dao's guard was down to launch a surprise attack from his back.
"Bang!"
Qing Dao, unable to defend, was sent flying by the palm strike.
Upon landing, he spat out a mouthful of blood and glared at Archbishop Hasar, gritting his teeth, "The people of the Guangming Hall are indeed as insidious as ever!"
They had ostensibly joined forces with him, but in reality, at a crucial moment, they had betrayed him, striking him from behind.
Truly detestable!
Qing Dao coughed out two more mouthfuls of blood. He was now severely injured, and facing Jian Wusheng and the Archbishop of the Guangming Hall, he was no match.
"I withdraw. I no longer want the Heart of the Relic. You two can fight over it, alright?"
As Qing Dao spoke, he distanced himself from the two, leaping out of the combat zone.
Archbishop Hasar of the Guangming Hall sighed, "Lord Qing Dao, the Huaxia Hidden Group is powerful, and my Guangming Hall does not wish to fall out with them. I hope you can forgive me!"
"Hmph!"
Qing Dao was no fool. He knew that among the three, he was the weakest.
These two had clearly colluded, intending to eliminate him, the weakest, first, and then continue their struggle for the Heart of the Relic.
As the three ceased their combat.
They failed to notice that on the distant stone table, the black gemstone as dark as ink began to change.
A black gemstone slowly transformed into a ball of black gas.
Ye Cangtian witnessed this scene.
Not only did he see the black gemstone turn into black gas, but he also realized that the black gas gradually formed the shape of a person.
The silhouette looked like a woman!