Young White Horse: I, Ye Dingzhi, offer sacrifice to the Banner of Ten Thousand Souls.

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Ye Dingzhi pondered for a moment and said, "Thank you for informing me, senior. I will consider it carefully."

The old man looked at Ye Dingzhi and said, "Young man, you have a long road ahead of you. I hope you can make the right choice." After saying that, the old man turned and left the cave.

9. Ye Dingzhi watched the old man's departing figure, lost in thought. He wondered if he should risk trying to control the power of the crystal ball.

"Your Majesty, what should we do?" a master asked.

Ye Dingzhi was silent for a moment, then said, "Let's leave here first, and we'll talk about this later."

The group left the cave and continued their exploration of the island. They encountered several more dangers, but they overcame them all.

Deep within the island, they discovered an ancient palace. The palace gates were tightly shut, and the doors were covered with mysterious runes.

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“This palace doesn’t look simple; it might hold some secrets,” Ye Dingzhi said.

They tried to push open the palace gates, but the gates wouldn't budge. Ye Dingzhi frowned, circulated his inner energy, and with a sudden push, the gates slowly opened, releasing an ancient aura.

A thin layer of mist permeated the palace, obscuring the view inside. Ye Dingzhi and the others cautiously entered the palace, where they saw a colossal statue in the main hall. The statue was incredibly lifelike, resembling a peerless powerhouse.

Just then, the statue suddenly opened its eyes, and a powerful aura emanated from its body.

"Who has disturbed my slumber?" the statue asked in a majestic voice.

Ye Dingzhi frowned: "We entered this place unintentionally. Please forgive us if we have offended you."

The statue chuckled: "Since you're here, play with me for a bit."

With that, the statue suddenly waved its hand, unleashing a powerful energy wave towards Ye Dingzhi and the others. Ye Dingzhi dodged the energy wave with a swift movement, simultaneously wielding his demonic sword and unleashing a sword aura towards the statue.

The statue showed no fear, using its body to block the sword energy. Then, the statue stomped its foot, causing the entire palace to tremble.

Ye Dingzhi and the others were shaken and staggered. Ye Dingzhi steadied himself and shouted to the crowd, "Everyone be careful, this statue is incredibly powerful."

The statue launched another attack, its fists carrying immense power as it repeatedly slammed towards Ye Dingzhi and the others.

Ye Dingzhi engaged in a fierce battle with the statue. He discovered that although the statue was powerful, it moved slowly.

He deliberately created an opening to lure the statue into attacking. The statue fell for it, and it suddenly slammed down with a punch. Ye Dingzhi dodged the punch with a quick movement, and at the same time, he slashed at the statue's leg with his demonic sword.

The statue's legs were slashed, and it let out a painful roar. Taking advantage of the opportunity, Ye Dingzhi lunged forward, and his demonic sword plunged into the statue's chest.

The statue struggled a few times before collapsing to the ground, lifeless.

Ye Dingzhi sheathed his demonic sword and looked at the palace before him, his heart filled with curiosity. They continued exploring the palace and discovered some precious cultivation resources and secret manuals.

Deep within the palace, they encountered a mysterious room. The door to the room was covered with intricate runes, exuding an air of mystery.

“This room looks very unusual; there might be something important inside,” Ye Dingzhi said.

They tried to open the door, but it was sealed by a powerful force. Ye Dingzhi frowned, circulating his inner energy in an attempt to break the seal. However, the seal was extremely strong, and his attacks had little effect.

Just then, a deep roar suddenly came from inside the room. With the roar, a huge monster rushed out of the room.

The monster was enormous, radiating a powerful aura. Upon seeing Ye Dingzhi and the others, it immediately launched an attack.

Ye Dingzhi dodged the monster's attack with a swift movement, and at the same time, he swung his demonic sword, unleashing a sword aura towards the monster. The monster blocked the sword aura with its claws and let out a furious roar.

"This monster is very strong, everyone be careful!" Ye Dingzhi shouted.

The monster attacked again, its claws slashing down with immense force towards Ye Dingzhi and the others. They all scrambled to dodge.

Ye Dingzhi began to observe the monster's attack patterns, searching for its weaknesses. After some observation, he discovered that the monster would briefly close its eyes when attacking.

He decided to seize this opening and deliver a fatal blow to the monster.

He deliberately created an opening to lure the monster into attacking. The monster fell for it, lunging forward, but Ye Dingzhi dodged the attack in a flash, simultaneously thrusting his demonic sword towards the monster's eyes.

The monster's eye was pierced, and it let out a painful roar. It writhed wildly, trying to break free from the demonic sword's hold.

Ye Dingzhi gripped the demon sword tightly and twisted it forcefully, shattering the monster's eyes.

The monster struggled a few times, then collapsed to the ground, lifeless.

Ye Dingzhi and the others entered the room, where a huge treasure chest was placed. The chest was covered with mysterious runes and exuded a powerful aura.

77 “This treasure chest might contain some kind of treasure,” Ye Dingzhi said.

They tried to open the treasure chest, but it was sealed by a powerful force. Ye Dingzhi frowned, pondering how to open it.

Just then, the runes on the treasure chest suddenly flashed, and a beam of light shot out from the chest, directly into Ye Dingzhi's mind.

Ye Dingzhi was startled and quickly closed his eyes, circulating his inner energy to resist the impact of the light. After a while, the light disappeared, and Ye Dingzhi opened his eyes, finding that there was some new information in his mind.

This information seemed to be about how to open the treasure chest. Following the instructions, Ye Dingzhi circulated his inner energy and placed his hand on the treasure chest. The runes on the chest began to flash, and the seal gradually dissipated.

Ye Dingzhi opened the treasure chest, which was filled with all sorts of rare treasures and cultivation manuals.

"Your Majesty, we have reaped a great harvest this time," said one of the experts.

Ye Dingzhi nodded: "These treasures are very useful to us, let's put them away for now."

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The group left the palace with the treasures and continued their exploration of the island. They discovered some more precious herbs and cultivation resources.

At the very end of the island, they encountered a massive teleportation array. The array emitted a powerful light and appeared to be a passageway to leave the island.

“We can finally go back,” one of the experts said.

Ye Dingzhi nodded: "We gained a lot from this trip to the island. But we also encountered many dangers, so everyone must remain vigilant at all times."

They stepped into the teleportation array, and after a flash of light, they were back in the palace.

Upon returning to the palace, Ye Dingzhi began organizing the treasures and secret manuals he had brought back from the island. He discovered that these items would greatly benefit his cultivation and the development of the nation.

He decided to go into seclusion for a period of time to thoroughly understand the techniques in the manual. During his seclusion, he continuously circulated his inner energy to comprehend the mysteries within the manual.

After months of cultivation, Ye Dingzhi felt a qualitative leap in his strength. He stepped out of his secluded cultivation place, his heart filled with joy.

At this moment, a minister came to report: "Your Majesty, there is unusual activity on the border again; it seems a new force is stirring."

Ye Dingzhi frowned: "It's the border again. I, Your Majesty, will go and see for myself."

He led his army back to the border. After reconnaissance, they discovered this new force was a group of strange beings from overseas. These beings had peculiar appearances, with blue skin and sharp claws.

Ye Dingzhi stood on the border city wall, looking at the camp of the strange people, and said, "These strange people dare to invade my border, they are unforgivable."

He led his army to attack the alien camp. The alien warriors, undaunted, charged towards Ye Dingzhi's army, wielding strange weapons.

Ye Dingzhi wielded his demonic sword, engaging in fierce combat with the alien warriors. His demonic sword was like a grim reaper, slaying the alien warriors one by one.

Seeing Ye Dingzhi's bravery, the leader of the strange people roared and charged towards Ye Dingzhi on a huge monster.

Ye Dingzhi's gaze sharpened as he engaged the leader of the supernatural beings in a fierce battle in the air. The leader's weapon, imbued with a sharp aura, repeatedly thrust towards Ye Dingzhi.

Ye Dingzhi dodged the weapon with a swift movement, and at the same time swung his demonic sword, unleashing a sword aura towards the leader of the supernatural beings. The leader of the supernatural beings raised his shield, blocking the sword aura.

“Your strength is not bad, but you are still no match for me,” Ye Dingzhi said.

The leader of the superhumans roared, "I will kill you!" He brandished his weapon and attacked even more frantically.

Ye Dingzhi remained calm and composed, engaging the leader of the supernatural beings in a battle of wits. He noticed that the leader's stance was unstable during his attacks.

He deliberately created an opening to lure the leader of the supernatural beings into attacking. The leader of the supernatural beings fell for it and thrust forward. Ye Dingzhi dodged the weapon with a swift movement, while simultaneously slashing his demonic sword at the leader's monster.

The monster was wounded, and the leader of the supernatural beings fell from its back. Ye Dingzhi seized the opportunity to pounce, pressing his demonic sword against the leader's throat: "Surrender, or die."

The leader of the superhumans gritted his teeth: "We superhuman warriors would rather die than surrender."

Ye Dingzhi frowned, and with a wave of his demonic sword, the leader of the supernatural beings was instantly killed.

Upon seeing their leader killed, the superhuman warriors were thrown into chaos. Ye Dingzhi led his army and repelled the superhuman warriors one by one.

After a fierce battle, Ye Dingzhi finally wiped out the entire force of the supernatural beings. Standing on the border, he was filled with emotion.

“Your Majesty, you have once again safeguarded the border,” a general said.

Ye Dingzhi smiled and said, "This is my responsibility."

He stayed at the border for several days to handle some matters. Then he decided to return to the palace.

Upon returning to the palace, Ye Dingzhi began to handle state affairs. He discovered some problems in the country's commerce that required reform.

He summoned his ministers to discuss a plan for commercial reform. After some discussion, they formulated a new commercial system.

"This business system should be promoted as soon as possible to make the country's economy more prosperous," Ye Dingzhi said.

The ministers expressed their agreement.

In the days that followed, Ye Dingzhi handled government affairs while simultaneously cultivating his skills. His strength steadily increased, and the country became increasingly prosperous under his rule.

However, the peaceful days didn't last long. One day, Ye Dingzhi received a mysterious letter. The letter, delivered by a mysterious person, read: "Ye Dingzhi, although your strength is formidable (Qian Zhao Zhao), there are many secrets in this world that you are unaware of. In the far south, there is a mysterious valley, where unparalleled treasures and cultivation methods are hidden. If you have the courage, go and explore."

After reading the letter, Ye Dingzhi had a sudden inspiration. He decided to travel south to explore that mysterious valley.

He summoned some skilled warriors and prepared to depart. Before leaving, he told his ministers, "During my absence, you must manage the country well and prevent any problems from arising."

The ministers replied one after another, "Your Majesty, rest assured, we will certainly manage the country well."

Ye Dingzhi nodded, and he led his experts southward.

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After a long journey, they finally arrived near the mysterious valley. The valley was shrouded in a layer of mist, making it look very mysterious.

Ye Dingzhi frowned: "This valley is indeed mysterious. Everyone be careful."

They cautiously entered the valley, which was filled with a strange aura. They followed the path through the valley and encountered some strange creatures.

These creatures look like rabbits, but they have sharp teeth and claws. They dart through the valley, making a series of calls.

Ye Dingzhi and the others watched the creatures warily, gripping their weapons tightly. Suddenly, the creatures pounced on them.

Ye Dingzhi wielded his demonic sword, slicing down the creatures that lunged at him one by one. These creatures were agile, but not particularly strong.

They continued onward and came to the entrance of a cave. A faint light emanated from within. Ye Dingzhi frowned: "There must be something mysterious in this cave." 890

They entered the cave, which was quite spacious. At the far end of the cave, they saw a huge crystal. The crystal emitted a strange light, making them want to get closer.

Just then, a majestic voice suddenly came from inside the cave: "Intruders, how dare you approach this crystal stone."

With the sound, a gigantic figure emerged from the shadows of the cave. The figure resembled a giant, several meters tall, with muscles covering its body.

"Who are you?" Ye Dingzhi asked warily.

The giant chuckled: "I am the guardian of this valley; you will not be able to take the treasure away so easily."

With that, the giant swung its enormous fist, smashing it towards Ye Dingzhi and the others. Ye Dingzhi dodged the fist with a swift movement, and at the same time, he swung his demonic sword, unleashing a sword aura towards the giant.

The giant let out a cold snort and blocked the sword energy with his arm. Then, he stomped his foot, causing the entire cave to tremble.

Ye Dingzhi and the others were thrown about by the shock. Ye Dingzhi steadied himself and shouted to the crowd, "Everyone be careful, this giant is incredibly strong."

The giant launched another attack, his fists carrying immense power as he repeatedly slammed towards Ye Dingzhi and the others.

Ye Dingzhi engaged in a fierce battle with the giant. He discovered that although the giant was powerful, he moved slowly.

He deliberately created an opening to lure the giant into attacking. The giant fell for it and threw a punch, but Ye Dingzhi dodged it with a swift movement, simultaneously slashing his demonic sword at the giant's leg.

The giant's leg was slashed, and it let out a painful roar. Taking advantage of the opportunity, Ye Dingzhi lunged forward, and his demonic sword plunged into the giant's chest.

Ye Dingzhi stepped forward and carefully examined the crystal before him. The crystal emitted a mysterious and soft light, as if it contained endless mysteries.

"Your Majesty, this crystal looks extraordinary. I wonder what's so special about it?" a master said softly from the side.

Ye Dingzhi frowned slightly and reached out to gently touch the crystal. The instant his fingers touched the crystal, a powerful force surged into his body, causing him to involuntarily take a few steps back.

"Such powerful strength!" Ye Dingzhi steadied himself, a look of surprise in his eyes.

Just then, a series of noisy footsteps suddenly came from outside the cave. Everyone tensed up and gripped their weapons tightly.

A moment later, a group of people dressed in black armor appeared at the cave entrance. The leader was a man with a cold face, whose eyes revealed a strong killing intent.

"Who are you? How dare you trespass here!" the man asked coldly.

Ye Dingzhi narrowed his eyes and looked at the man: "We've come to explore this mysterious valley. And who are you?"

The man's lips curled slightly upward: "This is our territory. You'd better leave now, or don't blame us for being impolite."

Ye Dingzhi sneered: "Where I want to go is none of your business."

The man's face darkened: "Since that's the case, then don't blame us for taking action." He waved his hand, and the men behind him drew their weapons and rushed towards Ye Dingzhi and the others.

Ye Dingzhi's eyes narrowed, and he brandished his demonic sword: "Attack!"

The two sides instantly clashed. These individuals clad in black armor were formidable; their teamwork was excellent, and their attacks were fierce. Although Ye Dingzhi and his companions were powerful, they too found themselves in a difficult battle.