"That old man is guarding the ancient well, likely waiting for a long time!"
The leader of the black-clothed men frowned. "If we act rashly, it might not be wise."
"If we don't make a move, the Dragon Yin Sword will surely change hands!" another black-clothed man spoke up. "Captain, you must think carefully. Our purpose for coming to the peak of the North Sea this time is for the Dragon Yin Sword. If the mission fails, and Master Heibai blames us, we won't be able to bear the consequences!"
"Are you threatening me?"
The leader of the black-clothed men suddenly frowned, looking at the black-clothed man. "Don't forget, I am the highest commander here. Even if Master Heibai comes, I have the confidence to speak like this!"
"This subordinate dares not!"
The black-clothed man quickly cupped his fists, clearly terrified.
"Everyone, prepare yourselves and enter this ancient well!"
The leader of the black-clothed men said coldly, "I want to see just how capable this old fossil is, to personally stand guard!"
"We obey your command!"
The black-clothed men cupped their fists, their expressions becoming solemn, not daring to delay in the slightest.
Meanwhile, inside the ancient well, Long Yi and the others felt as if they had entered another space. This space was filled with icy snow, appearing boundless, causing them a sense of unease.
"What's going on?"
Lin Ke frowned. "Why is there such a world inside this ancient well? Have we arrived in another world?"
"This is likely a spatial barrier set up by an ancient powerful being."
Ye Shisan spoke. "To possess such a presence, it shows how powerful people were in ancient times. I have perused ancient texts, and those who can create spatial barriers are no more than three in the entire region, unless they are from another realm."
"Another realm?"
Lu Fan was slightly surprised, seemingly unaware of these matters.
Just as they were wondering, within this world of ice and snow, a sudden loud noise made everyone's hearts tremble. They all looked around.
Unfortunately, they could not see any figures, but the strange cry made them somewhat nervous.
"Look at the sky, what a huge bird!"
Lin Ke exclaimed. "What kind of bird is this? Why have I never seen it before?"
Lu Fan looked at the large, snow-white bird with a stunned expression. This bird was entirely white, larger than an eagle, and appeared quite spiritual.
"If I'm not mistaken, it should be guarding the Dragon Yin Sword!"
Long Yi spoke, stepping forward and looking at the snow-white bird.
At that very moment, the snow-white bird soared into the sky, swooping down to attack Long Yi, leaving trails of starlight in its wake.
Seeing the dire situation, Lu Fan and the others prepared to intervene, but were restrained by a mysterious force, unable to even move.
"What's going on?"
Lin Ke frowned. "How can there be a restraining force within this space?"
"It seems that within the ancient well, only he can deal with this great white bird!"
Ye Shisan looked at Long Yi. "He possesses dragon blood, this is a test for him!"
As he spoke, the great white bird pounced fiercely at Long Yi. Long Yi waved his arm, unleashing his powerful internal energy with unparalleled momentum.
Boom...
Amidst the falling snow, a roar echoed. Long Yi was sent flying backward, his face pale. He had never imagined that this great white bird would possess such power, leaving him feeling overwhelmed.
"Such powerful aura, this great white bird has likely reached the fourth stage of the War Emperor!"
Lin Ke remarked. "With Long Yi's current strength, it will be quite difficult to contend with it."
"To obtain the Dragon Yin Sword, one must endure trials."
Ye Shisan stated. "If one gives up easily, how can they be considered a member of the Five Great Ancient Clans!"
Lin Ke did not respond to these words, but he felt helpless. He wanted to help, but found himself unable to move, completely incapacitated.
Long Yi fought several rounds with the great white bird, consistently falling into a disadvantage. His face turned ashen, and he retreated continuously. Although his will was strong, the great white bird was no ordinary creature, causing him great distress.
"Since I have dragon blood, why am I being treated like this!"
Long Yi complained. "This great white bird is so powerful, I am no match for it!"
"To obtain the Dragon Yin Sword, you must gain its recognition."
Ye Shisan explained. "If you cannot gain the Dragon Yin Sword's recognition, even if you are the sole descendant of the dragon bloodline, it will be of no use!"
Long Yi felt resigned and had no choice but to press on. However, the strength of this great white bird far exceeded his imagination, and he lacked the confidence to subdue it.
After several exchanges, Long Yi was covered in blood, on the verge of death. Before the great white bird, he seemed utterly useless.
"Cheer up, you cannot lose!"
Lu Fan exhorted. "You are a descendant of the Five Great Ancient Clans. No matter what danger you face, you must not give up easily!"
"That's right, the Dragon Yin Sword must be testing your will. You absolutely cannot give up easily!" Lin Ke echoed.
Long Yi struggled to stand up, his figure appearing even more frail. Before the great white bird, he ultimately seemed incapable of making any impact.
The great white bird showed disdain, walking step by step towards Long Yi with a powerful aura, as if he was insignificant before it.
Facing the colossal figure, Long Yi did not retreat. Instead, he moved forward. "Today, no matter what, I will obtain the Dragon Yin Sword. No one can stop me."
As soon as his words fell, the great white bird seemed to receive a summons, halting its massive strides and taking to the sky.
Then, within this world of ice and snow, a bright light suddenly flashed. The restraining force on Lu Fan and the others was lifted. At the end of the snowy expanse, a peerless divine sword was suspended in mid-air.
"Dragon Yin Sword!"
Lin Ke rejoiced. "The Dragon Yin Sword has appeared!"
Long Yi dared not delay, quickly stepping towards the Dragon Yin Sword. Once the sword was in his possession, his strength would gradually increase, allowing him to reach another level.
Meanwhile, outside the ancient well, the old village chief was meditating, while Da Yu and the crab watched around him, appearing rather indolent.
"I think the village chief is talking nonsense. No one has come for so long. I even wanted to go and see the Dragon Yin Sword appear!" Da Yu grumbled.
"The village chief has his own reasons!"
Crab smiled. "We just need to stay vigilant. If you wish to see the Dragon Yin Sword, you will naturally see it when the time comes!"
Da Yu was somewhat impatient but did not dare to say more, as these were the old village chief's orders.
Just as they were conversing, the old village chief slightly opened his eyes. "Guests are coming. You must be ready and do not let them enter the ancient well!"
Da Yu and Crab were startled and quickly became serious.