"Elder Geng Tian, what do you mean? With your strength, can't you even save Commander Li and Bai Xinghan?" Gong Hanfeng asked, puzzled.
The others also looked at Elder Geng Tian, their eyes filled with confusion.
"Do you know the origin of Blood Ravine Cave?" Elder Geng Tian sighed and asked slowly.
Qiu Jiugian nodded and said, "Legend has it that Blood Ravine Cave was formed from the blood of ancient gods and demons, which is why Water Fairy Ice Grass and Heart-Piercing Ganoderma Fruit exist here. But this legend is tens of thousands of years old. Could there be something even more terrifying beneath Blood Ravine Cave?"
"That's not a legend, it's true. When the Great Venerable created the Lower Tianyi Domain, he also personally visited this place. He said that the depths beneath this place still contain the power of ancient gods and demons."
"Even those at the peak of the Divine Transformation Realm might not be able to withstand it. In the end, he only warned us to follow orders and not to explore further, other than collecting the Water Fairy Ice Grass and Heart-Piercing Ganoderma Fruit in this cave," Elder Geng Tian said, shaking his head.
"It's actually true! Then Elder Geng Tian, since the Great Venerable himself was here, why didn't he destroy the blood of the ancient gods and demons and leave it until now?" Gong Hanfeng asked, confused.
"If the Great Venerable had refined the blood of the ancient gods and demons then, how could our Tianyi Pavilion have enjoyed the Water Fairy Ice Grass and Heart-Piercing Ganoderma Fruit for over ten thousand years? Moreover, the Great Venerable also said, 'Treasures under heaven are for those who are destined to have them.'"
"And some things have their destined people. The blood of ancient gods and demons here will also have a destined person come for it in the future," Elder Geng Tian said with a wry smile.
Gong Hanfeng was stunned, then asked, "The destined person mentioned by Great Venerable Li Yi, could it be Commander Li?"
"This... perhaps," Elder Geng Tian was also taken aback and didn't know how to answer.
"Elder Geng Tian, did this sudden explosion occur because of the ancient gods and demons' blood below?" Qiu Jiugian asked after some thought.
However, a hint of doubt showed on his face. When they were recovering, the surroundings were calm. Even the battle with the Blood Demon didn't cause the collapse of this place. But the sudden explosion and collapse made Qiu Jiugian suspicious.
"There seems to be a slight fluctuation of formation spiritual power in the air. Never mind, let this old man check it out." Elder Geng Tian pondered for a moment, then closed his eyes, and a vast aura instantly spread out in all directions.
"Hmm? How dare they!" After more than ten breaths, Elder Geng Tian suddenly opened his eyes, which were now filled with rage.
Although the explosion and collapse had occurred, Elder Geng Tian, with his late-stage Divine Transformation Realm strength, still detected something amiss.
The explosion and collapse of this place were man-made.
As an elder of the Wood Pavilion of Tianyi Pavilion, Elder Geng Tian was extremely protective of his own. He regarded the Wood Pavilion as his home. Now, someone targeting the disciples of the Wood Pavilion was undoubtedly challenging Elder Geng Tian's bottom line.
"Elder Geng Tian, did you find anything?" Gong Hanfeng immediately asked.
"Qiu Jiugian, you said earlier that after entering Blood Ravine Cave, you discovered that the Water Fairy Ice Grass and Heart-Piercing Ganoderma Fruit had all been picked clean. Is this true?" Elder Geng Tian took a deep breath and asked Qiu Jiugian.
"Elder Geng Tian, this is absolutely true. All of us here can testify!" Gong Hanfeng immediately said.
"Yes! Elder Geng Tian, we can all vouch for this!" Wen Qing and others all said.
"I understand this matter," Elder Geng Tian nodded slowly and then said to Qiu Jiugian and the others, "You all return to the Wood Pavilion first. Do not reveal this matter to outsiders for now. I will wait for Li Xuan and that disciple named Bai Xinghan here."
"Elder Geng Tian, can we wait here together for Commander Li and Bai Xinghan?" Gong Hanfeng asked.
Elder Geng Tian shook his head and said, "I don't know when they will come out. Waiting here is useless. Don't worry, if there's no news after three days, I will notify the Wood Venerable to investigate. The outcome of this matter will be explained to you then."
"But..." Gong Hanfeng was still a little worried, but before he could finish, Qiu Jiugian stopped him.
"Since Elder Geng Tian is here, let's follow Elder Geng Tian's orders and return to the Wood Pavilion," Qiu Jiugian said to everyone.
"We obey Elder Geng Tian's command," Wen Qing and the others said, bowing to Elder Geng Tian.
"Go," Elder Geng Tian nodded and waved his hand.
As Qiu Jiugian and the others left, only Elder Geng Tian remained. He closed his eyes again, and after dozens of breaths, he opened them once more.
"Such powerful aura pressure, I can't even probe it with my strength. This Li Xuan seems to have a close relationship with White Venerable. If something happens, it will be troublesome. I'll have to notify the Wood Venerable."
Elder Geng Tian exhaled a breath and flicked his finger, sending a ray of spiritual light into the void.
"Elder Geng Tian, what is it?" A moment later, a projection suddenly appeared before Elder Geng Tian. In the projection was Supreme Mu Lanxin.
"Your subordinate greets Wood Venerable. Reporting to Wood Venerable, there has been a change in Blood Ravine Cave. Our Wood Pavilion's commander Li Xuan and a disciple are both missing," Elder Geng Tian said, bowing.
"Li Xuan... I didn't expect this. Elder Geng Tian, did Blood Ravine Cave collapse?" Supreme Mu Lanxin asked.
"Wood Venerable is wise, it is indeed the collapse of Blood Ravine Cave," Elder Geng Tian replied.
"It seems White Venerable was right, it's time for some changes in our Tianyi Domain."
Supreme Mu Lanxin smiled slightly and continued, "Elder Geng Tian, you may return to the Wood Pavilion. Li Xuan will be fine; he will return when the time is right. Also, keep this matter confidential for now. Everything will be handled after Li Xuan returns."
"Your subordinate understands." Elder Geng Tian nodded in obedience, though he was somewhat confused.
As the projection disappeared, Elder Geng Tian hesitated, "Could the destined person mentioned by the Great Venerable truly be Li Xuan?"