Legend has it that Chen Zhan's brilliance shone like a magnificent rainbow across the earth, eclipsing even the sun and moon.
The peerless expert in the cultivation world, the carefree king of Huaxia Kingdom, the strongest nation in the Immortal Fantasy Continent...
Chen Zhan was exceptionally talented, with a distinguished family background and unparalleled cultivation. At that time, the Chen family was considered to be the number one family in the world.
The legend he created back then cannot be fully described in just a few words; he was the most legendary figure of his time…
Because the Chen family possessed unparalleled glory and was surrounded by endless halos, Chen Nan felt a heavy pressure from a young age.
Although he showed early promise in his youth, it was taken for granted by the world. It would be abnormal if he didn't become the strongest among his peers. During the four years from sixteen to twenty, an accident occurred, and he fell from genius to mediocrity, the immense pressure causing him unbearable pain.
A strong wind blew in, and a cold current rushed towards Chen Nan, pulling him from his reverie. Unbeknownst to him, the little dragon had already flown to the sky above the highest peak of the Taihang Mountains, where a thin layer of snow had already accumulated.
As the little dragon flew south, the landscape receded rapidly. Ten thousand years later, the mountains had shifted, the rivers had changed course, and while the scenery wasn't entirely unrecognizable, it had undergone a dramatic transformation. Chen Nan carefully examined the remains, searching for relics from ten thousand years ago.
It's getting closer, finally getting closer.
Finally, they arrived at the majestic Kunlun Mountains. The ancient immortal site that Chen Nan was looking for was located in the land of immortal mountains ahead.
The Kunlun Mountains have an average elevation of several thousand meters. The vast difference in elevation between the peaks and valleys creates a unique landscape with different climates in the same area.
The mountains and valleys below 3,000 meters in altitude are densely forested and ancient, with beautiful scenery. The mountains are covered in lush greenery, and the valleys are filled with vibrant wildflowers, making many places spring-like year-round. However, the peaks above 5,000 to 6,000 meters are perpetually covered in snow, with snow-capped peaks rising abruptly from the rolling mountains. On these snow-covered mountains, where the snow never melts, grows the extremely precious snow lotus, a true treasure of the snow-capped mountains.
The vast Kunlun Mountains, majestic and imposing, are a blend of silver and green. Looking into the distance, the lower slopes of the Kunlun Mountains are lush and verdant, brimming with the promise of spring. But above them, snow blankets the mountains, creating a vast expanse of white.
Such a magnificent and magical landscape has attracted many cultivators to live in seclusion here. Several ancient sects of the Eastern Continent are located in these mountains.
Legend has it that in the distant past, this place was a land of immortals, where many immortals cultivated themselves in the dreamlike Kunlun Mountains. This legend is not without basis, for the place Chen Nan is searching for is indeed an ancient immortal's remnant.
Upon arriving at Kunlun Mountain, Chen Nan ordered Xiaolong to slow down and fly close to the forest. The mountain was filled with exotic flowers and rare herbs, their fragrance filling the air. Various rare birds and beasts could be seen leaping and frolicking among the trees, truly a blessed land.
After traversing numerous peaks and valleys, a towering peak exceeding seven thousand meters in altitude appeared before Chen Nan. Overwhelmed with excitement, he murmured, "The Sky-Piercing Peak...we've arrived...it's just ahead."
"Haha, I finally found it..." Chen Nan seemed to be going crazy, sitting on the little dragon's back and shaking its head vigorously. The little dragon turned its head to look at him aggrievedly, making a dissatisfied "woo-woo" sound, as if in protest.
"Baby Dragon, fly over this peak quickly, we're finally approaching our destination."
Towering Peak rises straight into the sky like a sharp sword, its slopes covered in a blanket of silver, a world of ice and snow. Flowing clouds and mist swirl and surge around the peaks, like celestial mist, truly making one feel as if they have ascended to a paradise.
The little dragon flapped its wings and soared into the sky, flying towards the summit against the biting cold air. Although the air at that height was incredibly thin, it felt like a knife cutting into its skin. The icy air made Chen Nan feel as if his blood had frozen. Fortunately, he was highly skilled and powerful, otherwise he would have been frozen solid long ago.
The little dragon swooped down from the summit. As the altitude decreased, the temperature gradually rose, and both the human and the dragon felt as if they were bathed in a spring breeze. The warm current gradually intoxicated the little dragon, and it closed its eyes and spread its wings to glide freely.
Below them was a low mountain range. As soon as the man and the dragon reached the ground, they immediately sensed the rich spiritual energy of heaven and earth. The area was lush with greenery, fragrant with flowers, and filled with birdsong—a delightful and beautiful scene, like a fairyland.
Chen Nan rolled off the little dragon and walked forward step by step. He was extremely excited. Beyond the hill in front of him was the ancient immortal ruins that he had been thinking about ever since his resurrection—the Valley of a Hundred Flowers!
He had longed in his heart countless times to come here and see for himself. Although he had given up hope, the lingering affection still made him pray for a miracle.
The little dragon curiously followed behind Chen Nan. It also sensed the rich spiritual energy of the ancient immortal ruins. It swayed and twisted its fat dragon body while muttering "ee-yah-yah" incessantly.
After crossing the small hill ahead, a stunningly beautiful valley appeared before Chen Nan's eyes. A rich and fragrant aroma wafted towards him, and from afar, the valley was a riot of colors, with hundreds of flowers vying for attention.
A stream flows gently from the valley, its water clear and filled with colorful pebbles. Fish swim happily to and fro, creating a harmonious and lively scene.
"Hundred Flowers Valley... Yuxin... I'm here..." Chen Nan's voice was also a little choked up.
Xiao Long found Chen Nan's sorrowful expression extremely strange. He stretched out his enormous dragon head, blinking his large eyes as he observed Chen Nan.
Chen Nan gently pushed it aside and walked forward step by step. Upon reaching the valley entrance, the fragrant aroma became even stronger.
In addition to the vibrant and colorful wildflowers, the beautiful Valley of a Hundred Flowers also features many strange and unnamed saplings. These saplings vary in species, but none exceed two meters in height. They are all crystal clear and sparkling, like jade carvings, shimmering with a faint, precious light.
Various small trees, full of vitality, dot the flowers, making the valley even more beautiful.
The small, jade-like tree was laden with colorful fruits, and even from a distance, one could smell their sweet fragrance. Little Dragon sniffed the air a few times, squinted his large eyes, and revealed a look of pure bliss.
With its innate, keen senses, the sacred dragon had already discerned that the fruits on the sapling were all extraordinary and exceptionally precious. A look of joy appeared on its face, and it let out a happy "woo-woo" sound, wobbling as it charged forward.
Chen Nan was about to stop it, but Xiao Long suddenly sped up and rushed away.
"Baby Dragon, come back quickly! Don't force your way in!"
But Xiaolong's eyes were filled with those colorful, strange fruits, and he couldn't hear what he was saying. He rushed straight past.
A shocking turn of events occurred. Just half a step into the valley, a tremendous force slammed the little dragon back. Its massive body flew backward with a whoosh and crashed to the ground with a thud.
The hidden force in the valley seemed to be merely a barrier to the intruder, with no intention of harming anyone. After falling to the ground, the little dragon quickly got up. A strange light flashed in its eyes as it charged forward again, only to be sent flying backward by the same powerful impact as before.
After being repeatedly thwarted, Xiaolong seemed somewhat annoyed and opened his mouth to spit out a bolt of lightning with an unusually strong energy fluctuation.
With a loud "boom," lightning struck the valley entrance, emitting a dazzling light before disappearing without a trace.
The little dragon was somewhat annoyed and worked even harder, spitting out a large number of gleaming wind blades. However, the dazzling wind blades had no effect after hitting the valley entrance and disappeared without a trace.
Seeing that the little dragon was not injured, Chen Nan did not stop it. He wanted to see if the power of the ancient immortal formation here was still intact after ten thousand years.
At this moment, Xiaolong seemed very angry, and he launched one frantic magical attack after another into the valley, but the huge magical energy was silently dissolved the moment it entered the valley, and had no effect whatsoever.
Although Chen Nan already knew that the ancient immortal formation possessed immense power, he was still shocked at this moment. The berserk magical attacks of a fifth-tier holy dragon were not to be underestimated, yet they had no effect whatsoever on the ancient formation, which was enough to demonstrate its immense power.
The little dragon had stopped attacking, its face showing resentment. It looked at Chen Nan with a wronged expression, making "ee-yah-yah" noises incessantly, as if venting its dissatisfaction.
Chen Nan was now genuinely fond of the little dragon before him. Although its strength was terrifyingly powerful, it was completely dependent on him, seemingly following him not merely out of momentary interest. Chen Nan affectionately patted the little dragon's head and said, "Don't be angry. This place isn't as simple as you think. It's not an ordinary valley. This is the ruins of an ancient immortal, with immortal formations left behind by ancient immortals. Even a fifth-tier expert would find it difficult to budge them."
When Xiaolong heard the words "Ancient Immortal," his eyes lit up, as if he understood something. He nodded to Chen Nan, no longer showing any regret.
"You know about the ancient immortals too?"
The little dragon nodded, then shook its head and wagged its tail, gesturing wildly. It took Chen Nan a while to understand what it meant; it was describing the power and terror of immortals.
"I never expected you to know about such transcendent beings as immortals."
Xiao Long gave a "of course" look, and then began to swallow hard as he looked at the strange fruits in the valley.
Chen Nan looked at its ridiculous appearance, wanting to laugh but unable to. Ever since arriving at Hundred Flowers Valley, his heart had been in turmoil, utterly unsettled. Gazing at the sea of flowers within the valley, he seemed to see Yu Xin's beautiful, yet sorrowful, face, and a pang of pain, a sour feeling, a bitter taste in his mouth…
Gradually, he was lost in memories of the past...