The Art of Chaotic Divinity

Chapter 548: The Endless Path!

Seeing Ling Feng return unharmed to the Three-Headed Demonic Jiao Clan, Jin Zhulong and the clan elders breathed a sigh of relief.

This was a royal descendant from the main branch. If something had happened to Prince Long Fei, the wrath of the main branch would be beyond what their small side branch could withstand.

After a brief rest, Ling Feng requested that Jin Zhulong send someone to guide him to the rear mountain in search of the legendary Ancient Cave of Time.

Before long, Jin Zhulong personally arrived at Ling Feng’s temporary residence in the cave, which highlighted the importance he placed on this prince.

"Prince Long Fei, although the Ancient Cave of Time is not dangerous, reaching its end is a very elusive task. For hundreds of years, countless people have tried, yet no one has ultimately found it. So, do not be too persistent."

Jin Zhulong paused and then continued, "You should know that there is less than half a month left until the Ancestral Soul Awakening Ceremony. If you find that you cannot locate the Ancient Cave of Time, it is best to return early."

"I understand," Ling Feng nodded slightly. "Thank you for the reminder, Chief Zhulong."

"Very well, I will take you to the rear mountain now."

Jin Zhulong said respectfully. Whether it was because of Ling Feng’s identity as a prince, the favor from the ancestor, or the Qiongqi Demon Emperor’s token, Jin Zhulong had to regard Ling Feng with great respect.

"By the way." Ling Feng thought for a moment and then said to Jin Zhulong, "Chief Zhulong, there’s one more thing I need to tell you."

"Please go ahead, prince."

"The Minotaur Clan’s young master, Kuang Niu, has been slain by me," Ling Feng said calmly, as if he were discussing an inconsequential matter.

"Uhh..." Jin Zhulong’s expression stiffened slightly. "Prince, you... sigh!"

Jin Zhulong choked for a moment, unsure of what to say. In the end, he could only release a long sigh.

"This matter may bring trouble to the Three-Headed Demonic Jiao Clan, but if the Minotaur Clan comes looking for revenge, I will handle it myself. Chief Zhulong need not worry too much."

Ling Feng glanced at Jin Zhulong and said calmly.

The reason Ling Feng revealed this to Jin Zhulong was to give him a heads-up, so that he wouldn’t be caught off guard if the Minotaur Clan came after him. It would be better than being the last to know, which would only add to his troubles.

"Prince Long Fei, don’t say such things about bringing trouble. The Minotaur Clan has offended you, so it’s only right that they face the consequences!"

A trace of courageous resolve flashed in Jin Zhulong’s eyes as he snorted. "Although our Three-Headed Demonic Jiao Clan is not as powerful as the main branch, we are not a bunch of cowards!"

Though he spoke with great determination, Jin Zhulong felt a silent sense of dread. It seemed necessary to prepare for battle in advance. Regardless of the situation, it was not acceptable to leave Prince Long Fei at the mercy of the Minotaur Clan.

...

Soon, Jin Zhulong led Ling Feng to a mist-covered area.

At dusk, the sky darkened, and the mist seemed to be tinged with a faint golden hue. The sea of clouds created a picturesque scene.

"Please take a look, prince." Jin Zhulong pointed to a mountain path ahead and said, "This is the path leading to the Ancient Cave of Time. At the end of this path lies the cave, but I must admit that I have attempted this route no less than a hundred times, and each time I returned empty-handed."

"A hundred times?" Ling Feng took a deep breath. Given Jin Zhulong’s level of strength, he would be highly perceptive and unlikely to get lost. The fact that even he failed repeatedly demonstrated how elusive the Ancient Cave of Time truly was.

If not for the appearance of the ancestor, Ling Feng might not have believed such a path existed.

"So, Prince Long Fei, don’t hold too high hopes for your first attempt, and don’t stay too long. Time seems to pass very quickly on this Endless Path. It might feel like several days have passed in just a moment."

As he spoke, Jin Zhulong handed Ling Feng a crystal ball and said, "Prince Long Fei, when this crystal ball emits a purple light, it means that ten days have passed. At that point, you should turn back. It should take about half a day to return, so you will definitely make it back."

"Half a day?" Ling Feng was taken aback. "No matter how far I go, it will always be half a day?"

"Yes," Jin Zhulong nodded. "This Endless Path is indeed mystical and extraordinary. Even if you only take the first step, it will still take half a day to return to the outside world."

Ling Feng took a deep breath. Such an unusual phenomenon was indeed rare, but given his experiences, including traveling back a thousand years, this was still manageable.

"Alright." Ling Feng put the crystal ball away and nodded. Suddenly, he remembered something and said, "By the way..."

He then took out the demon emperor’s token and handed it to Jin Zhulong. "If the Minotaur Clan comes looking before I return, use this token. It might be able to pacify that old bull."

Jin Zhulong accepted the token with both hands, feeling deeply grateful. "Thank you, Prince Long Fei!"

Ling Feng said no more, turning his gaze to the misty landscape before him. What kind of wondrous place can this beautiful and majestic location be?

"Endless Path, huh?"

Ling Feng clenched his fists, a glimmer of determination flashing in his eyes. He then stepped forward, his form vanishing into the faint golden mist in an instant.

"Perhaps he will be the second person in a thousand years to enter the Ancient Cave of Time. The first was a human..."

Jin Zhulong muttered to himself, carefully stowing away the demon emperor’s token. He shook his head with a wry smile. "Soon, there’s likely to be big trouble!"

...

As Ling Feng set foot on the mountain path, it felt as though he was treading upon a sea of clouds. The path beneath him was seemingly paved with mist, as if he were walking in the realm of the heavens.

Ling Feng looked back to find that the rolling green mountains had vanished, replaced by a vast sea of clouds.

"Where exactly am I?"

Ling Feng shook his head, focusing his mind and choosing not to look back. He had a vague sense that something within the Ancient Cave of Time was waiting for him.

Upon closer inspection, Ling Feng noticed a serpentine path winding through the mist. This must be the Endless Path that Jin Zhulong mentioned.

A journey of a thousand li began with a single step!

Ling Feng stopped hesitating and started advancing along the serpentine path with swift strides.

"Have I stepped onto the Endless Path?"

What Ling Feng did not realize was that the moment he entered the Endless Path, an immense and powerful sense of awareness locked onto him.

This sense of awareness was, of course, from the Demonic Jiao ancestor.