Southern Continent's southeastern part is abundant with deep mountains, dense forests, lakes, and marshes, where human footsteps are rare and fierce beasts roam freely.

Clad in a yellow robe, the Daoist sped through the dense jungle towards the west, sweeping through like a gust of wind, covering hundreds of miles in the blink of an eye.

His speed was very fast, climbing over mountains and hills, not much slower than flying.

However, the one following behind him was the ancient Great Demon, Wu Zhi Qi. His Divine Thought had already locked firmly onto the Daoist, not afraid that he could escape.

It wasn't long before the yellow-robed Daoist came to a stop in front of a Secluded Valley.

It seemed there was an Array guarding the outskirts of the valley; he cautiously made several turns before finally delving into it.

Wu Zhi Qi slightly furrowed his brows.

He was not well-versed in the Array and hesitated slightly before ultimately deciding not to force his way in but to wait quietly outside.

The task given to him by Yu Yuan was to find out the mastermind behind the yellow-robed Daoist and strive for a conclusive sweep; he naturally could not afford to spook the mastermind by alerting a minor deity.

He didn't wait long before the yellow-robed Daoist stealthily slipped out from the back of the Secluded Valley and transformed into a gust of black wind heading towards the southwest.

A cunning rabbit has three burrows?

Wu Zhi Qi thought to himself, silently noting the location of the Secluded Valley before continuing to follow stealthily.

Hours later, the two had flown over hundreds of thousands of miles, one in front and one behind.

The yellow-robed Daoist would occasionally stop, appearing as if he had reached his destination, but in reality, he only rested briefly before moving onward.

Such actions made Wu Zhi Qi suspect whether this fellow had noticed someone tailing him.

However, the yellow-robed Daoist did not turn back to check, seemingly unaware, and continued towards the southwest.

After several repetitions, Wu Zhi Qi grew somewhat impatient.

If it weren't for considering that the other party, being from the Demon Clan, might practice the Jade Shattering Technique, he would have captured him and interrogated him long ago—why bother with such trouble?

But despite his complaints, a promised task must be completed.

Keeping one's word had always been a principle he adhered to.

After flying tens of thousands more miles, the yellow-robed Daoist finally landed in a large mountain.

The mountain was swarming with clouds; peaks lush and valleys verdant, many minor demons from all directions controlled the wind to converge into a valley ahead.

These minor demons all carried wooden boxes, which seemed very heavy.

Several Golden Immortals were stationed at the mouth of the valley, mostly from the Demon Clan, with a few cultivators from the Human Race as well.

Wu Zhi Qi watched the yellow-robed Daoist familiarly walk into the valley; he took a distant look inside, only to see temples and pavilions, flowing waterfalls and pumps, like a serene and pure land.

Merely watching from the outside didn't reveal any clues. Wu Zhi Qi hesitated slightly before transforming into a mosquito, following behind a minor demon to sneak into the valley.

After entering the valley, he discovered it housed a sprawling Cave Heaven World, the entrance guarded more stringently.

The minor demons arriving from all directions were queuing to deliver the wooden boxes they carried to the front of the Cave Heaven World. They didn't go in; they just placed the boxes at the entrance, leaving them to be checked by the guards before they could go.

Utilizing his profound Dao, Wu Zhi Qi approached and took a closer look, discovering the boxes contained neatly arranged bars of Incense Bronze, shimmering golden and dazzling under the sunlight.

Indeed, there was a problem!

A thought flickered in Wu Zhi Qi's mind, seizing the opportunity while the guards were checking the Incense Bronze, he stealthily slipped into the Cave Heaven World.

Entering, he was met by blossoming lotuses, a swath of whiteness.

Inside the Cave Heaven World was a vast expanse of water covered with lush green waves, all adorned with blooming White Lotuses, like a sacred veil draped over the water, with a refreshing fragrance assaulting the senses.

Wu Zhi Qi saw the yellow-robed Daoist standing on a broad lotus leaf ahead, bowing and whispering something.

In front of him, seated within a blossoming White Lotus, was a child dressed in white.

He appeared to be about eight or nine years old, handsome and with neat features, long tassels falling from his hair, a speck of red vermilion on his forehead, his appearance delicate and charming.

However, Wu Zhi Qi knew the other was not simple.

Because the moment he entered this Cave Heaven World, he was immediately locked onto by a cold Divine Thought.

At that moment, the White Lotus Child waved his hand, signaling the yellow-robed Daoist to step aside, and looked forward, speaking faintly, "Since the Daoist friend has come this far, why not show yourself?"

Obviously, he had been discovered.

A flicker of annoyance crossed Wu Zhi Qi's mind; if he hadn't been sealed for so long, neglecting his practice in the Transformation Technique, he definitely wouldn't have been found so easily!

Nevertheless, he did not turn to flee but followed the injunction revealing his form.

He was dressed in Golden Armor, wearing a golden crown, nearly ten feet tall, resembling a monkey with a flat nose, bulging forehead, white hair over a green body, golden eyes, and snowy teeth, appearing fearsome yet majestic.

In simple terms, both ugly and handsome.

The White Lotus Child slightly furrowed his brows, a flash of surprise in his eyes.

He had originally thought that the Human Immortal from Linhuan Pass had followed him and was already prepared for a fierce fight, but unexpectedly, it was an unrecognized Great Demon who arrived.

"May I ask the Daoist friend…"

"I am Wu Zhi Qi, the ancient God of Huai River!"

Before the White Lotus Child could finish his question, Wu Zhi Qi proudly declared his identity!

"Wu Zhi Qi? The Water Ape Great Saint, Wu Zhi Qi?"

The White Lotus Child had not yet reacted when the yellow-robed Daoist beside him had already excitedly exclaimed.

Looking at Wu Zhi Qi in disbelief, he said: "According to legends, weren't you sealed by that Human Race Emperor? Have you already escaped your confines?"

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