Immortal Cultivating Dynasty

0"Young men, how are you?" The illusory phoenix in the air looked at the crowd in front of it with an imposing manner.    

    

The aged voice entered everyone's ears, causing their expressions to become tense. Yang Xuan's body trembled violently because of the voice of the illusory phoenix in the air. It was the voice of Phoenix Ancestor that Yang Xuan had heard before.    

    

However, it seemed like Phoenix Ancestor didn't recognize Yang Xuan. Or perhaps, it only said the words left by Phoenix Ancestor before it disappeared.    

    

Although he knew that this was only a shadow of Phoenix Ancestor, Dong Shan'ao still bowed to Phoenix Ancestor humbly. He said to Phoenix Ancestor, "Senior Phoenix Ancestor, we are here to take something from your cave. Please forgive us for disturbing you."    

    

"Hehe, it seems like you have come prepared?" Phoenix Ancestor smiled faintly and said, "I have already abandoned this cave a long time ago. And in the deepest part of this cave... I only left one thing behind. Since you have come here, you must have come for that thing, right? "    

    

Dong Shan'ao frowned, but he quickly relaxed.    

    

The man who gave the mission said the same thing. There was only one thing in Phoenix Ancestor's cave, and what he wanted was that thing. As for what that thing was, Dong Shan'ao did not know.    

    

"Senior is wise. Please give me some guidance." Dong Shan'ao cupped his fists at Phoenix Ancestor and replied.    

    

"I don't need my guidance, because I'm not sure if I can get this item. It's all up to you." Phoenix Ancestor's voice sounded ethereal and distant, as if he was communicating with the people in front of him in another world. "Before we reach the deepest part of my cave, I have set up three checkpoints for you. They will test your unity, courage, and strength.    

    

If you think you can pass these three checkpoints, then go ahead.    

    

However, I warn you, as long as you walk on this stone bridge in front of you... Even if you enter the first checkpoint, when the time comes, you will want to turn back. Then you won't have a chance. Oh, right, he wouldn't be able to fly here. Because I set up a no-fly formation.    

    

Alright, that's all I have to say. Little guys, good luck"    

    

After Phoenix Ancestor finished speaking, he disappeared.    

    

Dong Shan'ao, who was standing at the front of the stone bridge, did not take the first step for a long time.    

    

"Mr Ao, what's wrong?" Someone looked at Dong Shan'ao and asked curiously. One should know that in their impression, Dong Shan'ao had always been a person who would never back down when faced with any difficulties. But today, he had actually stopped. This was the first time they had seen him.    

    

Dong Shan'ao's lips hesitated for a while. After a while, he said, "Fuck, this stone bridge is actually soft."    

    

"Ah?" The others exclaimed. After all, this stone bridge did not look soft from afar.    

    

But at this moment, Dong Shan'ao stepped forward and kicked the stone bridge hard. The stone bridge began to shake violently.    

    

He took two steps back and sat down on the ground.    

    

Everyone began to hesitate. If it was just a suspension bridge, it would be fine. A stone bridge was nothing. But the suspension bridge was only so narrow, and it was swaying as it walked. If he wasn't careful, he might fall down.    

    

And most importantly, if a person fell down, it would definitely cause everyone to fall down due to the violent shaking.    

    

"Mr Ao, can we go over one by one?" Someone stepped forward and looked at the stone bridge. After thinking for a while, he said. Everyone's eyes lit up. If they passed one by one, even if someone fell down... It would definitely not affect the others.    

    

At this moment, Yang Xuan walked up to the edge of the stone bridge and said, "Impossible, because you only have enough time for two people to cross the stone bridge."    

    

Yang Xuan pointed at the sea of fire below and said, "Look, isn't the flame in the sea of fire rising a little? At this rate, he would wait another fifteen minutes. The stone bridge would be submerged by the sea of fire. And in fifteen minutes, it'll only be enough for two people to walk from one end to the other."    

    

Everyone's faces turned gloomy once again. Dong Shan'ao stared at the bridge for a while. He suddenly stood up and said, "Brothers, this time the other party offered a sky high price of one billion spirit stone. If you think you can do it, then come with me. If anything happens to you, then I will send the portion that belongs to you to your family. If you have a wife and children in your family that you need to take care of, then take a step back. When the matter is done, I will still give you one million spirit stone."    

    

Everyone was boiling with excitement. Even Yang Xuan was a little surprised. One billion spirit stone, that was an astronomical figure. Even though Yang Xuan had two energy veins in Mortal Realm, it was only a few tens of millions. Compared to one billion spirit stone, that was dozens of times the difference.    

    

All of a sudden, everyone began to hesitate. One billion spirit stone, according to the usual distribution rules... The amount of ___ that fell into their hands was only ten million. Although it wasn't a loss to risk their lives for ten million, they could still get one million even if they didn't go. This was definitely a profitable business. It was also an extremely torturous choice.    

    

However, to Yang Xuan's surprise, no one in the Mercenary Group cowered. Judging from their expressions, no one was willing to give up because of the sky-high reward for this mission.    

    

"Brothers, have you thought about it? As long as we walk on this stone bridge, there will be no turning back." Dong Shan'ao said to everyone, but he heard a loud and clear voice. "We pledge our lives to follow Mr Ao."    

    

"Alright, thank you for your trust, brothers. I will definitely bring you all to the end." Dong Shan'ao was obviously touched and said sincerely.    

    

After making the decision, everyone lined up in a long line and followed closely behind Dong Shan'ao. Those who were more powerful lined up at the end of the line, and the ones leading were only Dong Shan'ao and the two leaders of the line.    

    

Yang Xuan and Jiuwen happened to be standing next to each other, lining up behind Dong Shan'ao and the others.    

    

Dong Shan'ao shouted and took the lead to walk onto the stone bridge. The stone bridge began to slowly shake, making people feel frightened at first glance.    

    

However, no one was afraid. They followed closely behind.    

    

As more and more people stood on the stone bridge, the shaking of the stone bridge also increased. In the end, they could only take a few steps before squatting down. After the stone bridge calmed down a bit, they continued forward.    

    

The sea of fire below was getting closer and closer, and the air gradually became hot. Yang Xuan, who was in the middle of the group, also became a little nervous. It was not because he was worried about his consolation, but because he was thinking about how he could save them later.    

    

Although the sea of fire below was frightening, it wasn't unbearable for Yang Xuan.