Regarding the Orthodox God Path, Jiang Wen didn't know much. Or rather, he only had a good understanding of a few immortal sects, such as the Tai Shen Palace and the Boundless Pavilion. Besides these, he also knew very little about the often-mentioned Purple Cloud Palace.
He didn't know exactly what the Orthodox God Path was like. He had only heard that the Orthodox God Path's divine arts and secret methods were all related to the gods of the heavens. Jiang Wen had also witnessed those gods, and they were indeed difficult to describe. Rather than calling them gods, it would be more appropriate to call them demons.
Even that day in the Orthodox God Path's temple, he faintly heard some strange sounds. Although he didn't know if it was an illusion, he always felt that something was wrong.
Moreover, Jiang Wen had also encountered Orthodox God Path cultivators outside Tai Cang City. Those two harbored rebellious intentions against the world, but they were exceptionally strong. They were inherently mysterious, which made him very wary.
Even if he could now contend with the Dao Palace, Jiang Wen still felt it was better to stay away from these people. The Orthodox God Path was too strange, truly like a heretic among the immortal sects.
Today, he encountered an Orthodox God Path deity again in this Fallen Goose Abyss, and was even fighting with them. But was the thing guarding the iron chain bridge really an Orthodox God Path deity? If so, could such strength truly be called a deity? If not, then what was it?
With doubts in his mind, Jiang Wen became even more vigilant towards Mount Buzhou beyond the Fallen Goose Abyss. He felt that Xue Changming's matter might also be related to the Orthodox God Path.
The three of them moved quickly, and soon crossed the iron chain bridge. Looking back at the opposite bank, it was now shrouded in thick clouds, obscuring everything.
Some people say that Fallen Goose Abyss is actually connected to the Black Cloud Mountain's Fallen Rainbow Abyss in Yunze, so when the Black Cloud Mountain's clouds rise, the Fallen Goose Abyss will also be filled with fog.
People generally scoff at this kind of rumor, after all, Fallen Goose Abyss and Fallen Rainbow Abyss are separated by more than a hundred thousand miles. How could there be such a long abyss in the world, such a terrifying forbidden area?
However, no matter how the world discusses it, the secrets of Fallen Goose Abyss have yet to be solved.
After passing through Fallen Goose Abyss, there was a long canyon. The mountains on both sides were jagged, and the cliffs were steep and winding. Walking into it, one could hear echoes. The valley walls on both sides were overgrown with weeds, with twisted and strange trees standing, making it look somewhat gloomy.
This was the Netherworld Corridor. It was said that during times of chaos, bandits and robbers would wait here to rob people. In normal times, a large number of soldiers were stationed here to guard and protect the safety of Fallen Goose Valley.
Jiang Wen and the others didn't encounter any danger this time. After walking for dozens of miles, they saw a fork in the road.
Standing at the fork, the two looked at Jiang Wen. One road led to Taizhou, and after passing through a few mountains, there was a vast plain. The other led to Mount Buzhou, where the mountains were steep, and no grass grew. The surrounding thousands of miles were sparsely populated, the climate was harsh, and it was rumored that ferocious beasts roamed there, truly a forbidden zone for life. Ordinary people would not seek death by going there, only those who were determined to find treasures would try their luck.
"Go to Buzhou," Jiang Wen said without hesitation, heading towards the right side. His purpose in coming to Cang Province was ahead. No matter what trouble Xue Changming had encountered, he should go and take a look. Moreover, he had a premonition that there was something very important inside Mount Buzhou.
The reason he chose to come and save Xue Changming back then was not without this reason. Otherwise, based on his friendship with Xue Changming for those few days, it wouldn't be worth coming to these three disaster-stricken provinces.
Jiang Wen made up his mind, and the two naturally followed. They then headed towards Mount Buzhou.
Standing on a pile of rocks and looking out, desolation and grayness were the main themes beneath Mount Buzhou. Not far away, a vast and endless lake rippled, constantly rising with white smoke.
"Is that the Heavenly Lake?" Hongluan said with her mouth open.
"Heavenly Lake?" A'gu asked curiously, he had been curious about everything since he crawled out of the tomb.
"There is a large lake thousands of miles beneath Mount Buzhou, its water nourishes all things, so it is called the Heavenly Lake. It is said that at the right time, one can see a celestial maiden born in the Heavenly Lake," Hongluan explained to A'gu, then looked at the Heavenly Lake, trying to find something.
However, after looking for a long time, she didn't see anything. She could only sigh and say, "The Heavenly Lake has a celestial maiden, this is a lie in the world."
As soon as she finished speaking, a round of great sun rose in the sky. Without the cover of the Light Tree, the great sun emitted its reddish luster.
The rays of light shone on the lake, and the smoke that had already been rising became crimson red, then constantly gathered and turned into clouds, forming a mirage in the sky above the lake.
It was an ethereal immortal palace, but there was a woman in white gauze within it. Although her face was blurred, one could see her exquisite beauty, and her figure was graceful and charming, truly a celestial maiden in the world.
Hongluan looked at the lake with her mouth slightly open. At this moment, she understood why people said that the Heavenly Lake could see a celestial maiden.
"There really is a celestial maiden," A'gu said excitedly, looking at the illusion.
"That should be a remnant image left a long time ago. Every time the sun rises, you can see this kind of scene in the sky," Jiang Wen said slowly, looking at the scenery on the lake for a long time. "If you are interested, you can explore the lake, maybe you can find something."
"Let's forget it, let's not disturb the celestial maiden," Hongluan refused this kind of thing, for her it was somewhat dangerous.
After all, Mount Buzhou was not only full of dangers for mortals, but also for cultivators.
Over the years, many cultivators have come here to seek opportunities, and countless have fallen. Hongluan knew her own limits, the Heavenly Lake was so mysterious that she would not risk going there.
However, Hongluan's eyes fell on Jiang Wen. If this person was willing to go to the lake to explore, she wouldn't mind following him down. Back then, the divine power that suppressed the demon king Huai Jing really opened her eyes.
"The Heavenly Lake is not my will, and I will not go for the time being," Jiang Wen saw Hongluan looking at him and naturally understood what she meant. However, he had no intention of exploring the Heavenly Lake for the time being, he would wait until the matter on Mount Buzhou was resolved.
"Let's go, let's go to Mount Buzhou and take a look."
Stepping into the air, divine light suddenly appeared around him. Looking up at Mount Buzhou in the distance, which was like a pillar supporting the sky, Jiang Wen stepped into the void and walked away.
This was a place where the Light Tree could not reach, and there was no need for the three of them to suppress their cultivation to resist the power of erosion.
Seeing Jiang Wen taking the lead, Hongluan also flew away on her magical artifact, leaving A'gu standing in place, staring blankly at the two in the sky, at a loss.
"How should I go?" A'gu began to think about the problem for the first time. He was wondering how to fly.
"Come here," Before A'gu could figure it out, a breeze rose under his feet.
His body couldn't help but follow Jiang Wen and fly up, circling above the clouds.
The world gradually became extremely small under his feet, and the Heavenly Lake, which was originally thousands of miles wide, also turned into a mirror.
A'gu looked at the surrounding scenery excitedly. It was the first time he felt the joy of flying.
Pushing aside the thick gray clouds, the rising sun in the distance was as gentle as a cinnabar red mark.
It seemed that with a reach of his hand, he could embrace this world in his hands.
