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As Xiao Yefeng descended the spiraling staircase, he beheld a grand feng shui formation that even a seasoned Geomancer might struggle to create in a lifetime. A winding azure dragon seemed to leap into view, with the staircase he was traversing resembling the Dragon Tail, while the dragon's body loomed ahead of him. The mounds scattered like stars formed the sinuous shape of the azure dragon, and he could faintly sense the dissipating flow of energy around him.
At that moment, Xiao Yefeng was unaware that this descending spiral staircase had blocked the path of one of the Four Young Masters—the God. If not for the Soul Bell's replica left behind, the God might not have escaped unscathed from the roar of this azure dragon. Xiao Yefeng's safe passage was thanks to the Dragon Pearl left by Pangu.
Overwhelmed by the sight of such potent energy, Xiao Yefeng felt a surge of astonishment. Although he possessed considerable combat prowess, he was fundamentally still a Geomancer—albeit one who had strayed into unconventional paths. However, his lineage from the Xiao Family endowed him with exceptional Geomancer abilities, making him one of the best from the very start.
What did a Geomancer truly seek? It was certainly not merely subduing spirits or competing with peers in magical duels; rather, it was these natural formations of feng shui. The End of the Law Era had rendered such formations ineffective, yet for a Geomancer, they remained invaluable subjects for study.
As he stepped closer to each mound, an angry roar suddenly reverberated, pushing him back as if to reject his touch. In that instant, Xiao Yefeng recalled Pangu's warnings. Realizing this, he stowed away his protective Bagua Mirror and put away both his Yin-Yang Sword and Seven Star Needle. Then, with a flash from his Tricolor Jade Ring, a cluster of vibrant Azure Dragon Peonies appeared before him.
These were exquisite peonies; their pure white petals bore dark ink-like markings that intertwined across each petal, resembling a black dragon weaving through the flowers. Such rare Azure Dragon Peonies were hard to come by in Huaxia; after all, their tails connected seamlessly in a spiral—a phenomenon that was both serendipitous and elusive. He had gathered a full hundred blooms; without the Tricolor Jade Ring's ability to isolate Juekong energy, these flowers collected from various parts of the country would have long lost their luster.
As Xiao Yefeng activated his Qi and arranged all one hundred flowers neatly before each mound, an unexpected phenomenon occurred. The peonies' stems snapped cleanly at their bases and seemed lifeless at first. Yet as they settled before the mounds, he distinctly felt their petals gently sway. To his astonishment, several buds that had yet to fully bloom unfurled anew.
Life surged forth from these Azure Dragon Peonies—they were alive! It was unbelievable that at the moment they touched the ground before the mounds, all flowers blossomed again. As time passed, Xiao Yefeng observed that each mound radiated a rich glow directed toward every flower's core. The blooming flowers released an intoxicating fragrance while at the position of the dragon's head appeared a hidden door!
Following the direction of each Azure Dragon Peony, Xiao Yefeng approached this hidden door but found it impossible to open. Aside from four indented marks on its surface, it was covered in intricate runes and symbols. He discovered that no trace could be left on this door—not even by the sharp edge of his Yin-Yang Sword; despite exerting all his strength, he could not leave so much as a scratch behind. Destroying these talismans was out of the question.
Xiao Yefeng believed this must be an entrance to the Prehistoric Ruins. However, he hadn’t anticipated finding it so easily. Yet upon reflection, he realized it couldn’t be that simple; if this truly was an entrance to the Prehistoric Ruins, then those who came before him must have possessed complete maps of the surrounding area and accurately pinpointed this location—likely prevented from entering by Dragon's Roar itself. Without the condition provided by Azure Dragon Peonies to reveal this hidden door, it would have remained concealed.
Realizing this, Xiao Yefeng noted that these one hundred Azure Dragon Peonies had already passed their peak blooming period. The conditions for activating this extraordinary feng shui formation—the Azure Dragon Ink Pool—seemed tied to consuming the life force of these peonies during their bloom. He observed several peonies beginning to shed petals slightly; clearly, this hidden door would not remain open indefinitely.
Upon noticing these details, Xiao Yefeng carefully examined the revealed hidden door and found that each of its four indentations bore unique talismans—especially one located in the upper right corner—which resembled those on Zhao Yin Gate remarkably closely.
Xiao Yefeng quickly formed a hand seal and silently recited an incantation. The Zhao Yin Gate appeared above his head, and sure enough, a faint red light shot towards the indentation in the upper right corner. As it gradually filled the hollow, the light continued to spread, eventually illuminating the entire upper right corner of the Talisman. Seeing this, Xiao Yefeng suddenly thought: Could it be that behind this door lies the realm of Yin Si?
How could the guardian place of the Azure Dragon Ink Pool be Yin Si? Moreover, upon reflection, something seemed off about Yin Si. According to the records of the Geomancer, Yin Si was one of the three realms directly connected to Earth. However, it was clear that this realm was now under the control of the Guardian. If that were the case, then Yin Si should not exist in obscurity; all beings within that realm were ordinary people. Were the inhabitants of Yin Si also like that?
This bold idea took root in Xiao Yefeng's mind, and as he pondered further, it began to seem increasingly plausible. Judge Cui Yu and Wu Kui, who was still known as Zitong at that time, had once held a secret conversation. After that meeting, Zitong fell into a long silence and reemerged as Wu Kui. Now, his strange disappearance suggested that their discussion had been extraordinary. It also seemed that Pangu recognized Wu Kui. The appearance of this door had triggered a reaction from Zhao Yin Gate.
Xiao Yefeng had long suppressed his doubts, especially since Zhao Yin Gate had been gifted to him by Cheap Brother Bai. At that time, he believed Zhao Yin Gate could assist him. Now that Brother Bai had left on a mission, it was evident that this door required all four Yin Gates to open simultaneously. Pangu had brought him here for a reason—clearly to help him discover this door—but what was Pangu's true intention?
As he contemplated these matters, Xiao Yefeng noticed that nearly all one hundred Azure Dragon Peonies were withering away, while the hidden door gradually faded within the dragon's head. Putting away Zhao Yin Gate, Xiao Yefeng surveyed his surroundings. His spiritual energy swept through, gathering all the petals and branches of the Azure Dragon Peonies. This place was where the Yin Gate opened; it clearly wasn't the final entrance to the Ancient Ruins. However, since people from Perfect World had found this location first—though they hadn't managed to enter—they undoubtedly recognized its connection to the Ancient Ruins.
Due to Pangu's influence, Xiao Yefeng had discovered the conditions for opening the hidden door ahead of Perfect World. Unbeknownst to him, he had once again outpaced them. Although he had spent a significant amount to acquire this place, he couldn't prevent the disappearance of fortune; yet Xiao Yefeng felt no regret because this place was simply too beautiful. He resolved that once everything concluded and if he had the chance to defeat Perfect World, he would bring Yiyi here to spend their days together.
At that moment, Xiao Yefeng recalled Consort Mi—the only person with whom he shared a connection. He had been searching for her but received nothing but useless information. As he stepped out of the underground passage and gazed into the distance, his heart was filled with longing for Consort Mi. He wished he could tell her that he now possessed the power to protect her; however, he couldn't find her.
Taking one last look at this place, Xiao Yefeng turned to leave. There was no longer a need for him to guard it; even if he did so, it would be futile. Perfect World would seek various methods to attempt breaking through the lingering protective energy of fortune. As Qi dissipated, so too would this final defense vanish. The key point was that opening the hidden door required all four Yin Gates' presence; without him, no one could open it—so Xiao Yefeng felt no worry.
With satisfaction in his heart, Xiao Yefeng returned to Huaxia. Not long after his departure, over a dozen individuals from Perfect World arrived at this location, led by a masked deity who faced resistance from an enraged roar once again. This time, however, the deity used overwhelming power to forcefully push back against the roar and entered below. The outcome was predictable; the layout of Azure Dragon Ink Pool obstructed him. Due to Xiao Yefeng's thorough cleaning efforts, it seemed as though the deity discovered something amiss—but this slight realization wouldn't prevent him from returning empty-handed once more.
What Xiao Yefeng didn't know was that while he illuminated a quarter of the hidden door using Zhao Yin Gate, three individuals in different corners of Earth simultaneously furrowed their brows upon sensing violent tremors emanating from their respective Yin Gates.
The three paused their arduous training; although they did not know each other, they began calculating simultaneously in their separate locations before sighing in unison: "It seems we cannot remain uninvolved after all!"
Unaware of these anomalies among his fellow gatekeepers on his journey back to Huaxia, Xiao Yefeng continued studying Zhao Yin Gate and ultimately noticed something unusual. Through Zhao Yin Gate, he attempted to calculate where the other three gates were located; previously everything appeared blank and indistinct regarding their whereabouts. However this time, he discovered three distinct points radiating their own light.
The three points north of the South Sea brought a smile to Xiao Yefeng's face. It seemed that the other three masters had finally given up on hiding their identities. Moreover, Xiao Yefeng discovered that the light green Rewarding Goodness Judge, the Lord of the Underworld, was actually in Huaxia. To his surprise, he realized that this Lord of the Underworld was located in Dongxin Village, a place he had previously visited in Evergreen City!
This revelation filled Xiao Yefeng with astonishment. Although he wasn't entirely clear about the situation in Dongxin Village, he had observed it enough to know that aside from Wei Zhenjiang, there were basically no individuals with special powers; it was an ordinary and unremarkable village. Could it be that he had overlooked something, or had there been some unusual circumstances over the years?
With these doubts in mind, Xiao Yefeng immediately took a flight to Evergreen City upon returning to Huaxia. He wanted to pay a visit to this fellow Lord of the Underworld before anyone else. According to the responsibilities of the four gates, it seemed that the Good Deeds Gate was likely the most approachable among them!
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