Perfection: He is the Heavenly Emperor, I am the Eastern Emperor!

Chapter 70 2 Grotto-Heavens

Chapter 70 Twelve Grotto-Heavens

However, he was only slightly surprised before readily agreeing: "In that case, I'll take my leave."

"Follow me!"

And so, led by the Monkey King, Shi An entered the Monkey King's territory.

Unlike the outside world, the Monkey King's territory is not only lush with trees and babbling streams, but also emanates spiritual energy like wisps of smoke. A gentle breeze carries the faint fragrance of flowers and fruit trees, making people feel refreshed and relaxed.

In the center, there is a small lake, crystal clear and dazzling. A group of young monkeys gather by the lake, playing or cultivating. The whole scene is harmonious and peaceful, as if the disturbances of the outside world have nothing to do with them.

Adjacent to the Spirit Lake are more than a dozen ancient trees, all of them incredibly tall, their trunks glowing, and covered with a kind of spirit mushroom that looks like a monkey's head.

These mushrooms all glow, growing on tree trunks. They are not only crystal clear, but also constantly exude a spiritual aura, making them look quite magnificent.

In addition, what caught Shi An's attention were four small trees that looked shimmering with silver light, with winding branches that resembled coiled dragons lying in wait, as if they were on fire.

The saplings were small, only half a person's height, but they weren't actually burning. Rather, they were so dazzling that their branches and leaves were glowing, making it look like flames were dancing.

Each tree was laden with two or three peaches, their silvery-white fruit tinged with pale gold, resembling exquisite jade carvings, and emitting a delightful fragrance.

"Humans, try our homemade wine and see how it differs from yours."

Just then, a rich, intoxicating aroma wafted from the side and entered Shi An's nostrils.

Shi An turned his head and saw several divine monkeys each holding a bronze pot, which they placed on the stone table in front of him.

The pot was filled with a full pot of liquid, crystal clear, like chalcedony.

"Is this monkey wine?!"

Looking at the fine wine in the pot, Shi An's eyes lit up. Although he had seen and even tasted this monkey wine more than once in the True Immortal Chronicle of True Immortal Zi Ling, it was just a memory, and not even his own, so it inevitably lacked a sense of reality.

Seeing it with his own eyes and touching it with his own hands, the mellow aroma from his memory and the wonder from legends surged into his heart again, making him yearn for it.

Without any pretense of politeness, he reached out and took a bronze pot, taking a small sip.

"Um?"

Instantly, a rich yet refreshing aroma of wine burst forth in his mouth, carrying a subtle fruity and herbal scent, transforming into a warm current that flowed through his entire body.

"Excellent wine!"

After finishing a pot, Shi An couldn't help but exclaim in admiration. This monkey wine truly lived up to its reputation, completely different from any wine he had ever tasted before. Not only did it taste excellent, but it also had indescribable and wonderful effects.

Upon hearing Shi An's evaluation, a hint of pride flashed in the Monkey King's golden eyes: "That's for sure. Our Monkey Clan's Monkey Wine is famous throughout the Hundred Broken Mountains. Many outsiders risk entering the Hundred Broken Mountains just to have a taste."

Upon hearing this, Shi An glanced at the other wine jugs on the stone table again, then slightly turned his head and swept his gaze once more over this peaceful and serene territory of the divine monkey.

He saw a group of little monkeys jumping around a big tree laden with spiritual fruits, occasionally reaching out to pick a few fruits and eating them with relish, which made him feel a little sentimental.

This place is isolated from the world, free from external strife and bloodshed, offering only pure cultivation and daily life; it is truly a rare and pristine land.

"roar!"

However, just as Shi An was marveling at the tranquility of the Monkey King's territory, a deafening roar suddenly came from afar, followed by an old wolf that was only a little over a meter long, skinny as a rake, and looked utterly decrepit, standing outside the Pure Land.

"Waaaaah..."

The moment the old wolf appeared, the expressions of all the divine monkeys in the Pure Land changed drastically. The little divine monkeys were so frightened that they hid behind the adults, and a sense of tension and unease filled the air.

Even the Monkey King became serious upon seeing the old wolf, a sharp glint flashing in his golden eyes.

This old wolf was no ordinary wolf; it was an immortal being who had cultivated in the Hundred Broken Mountains for countless years, and was one of the kings who was on par with the Monkey King, with unfathomable strength.

That wasn't all. The next moment, a magpie suddenly appeared. Although it was a mortal, its strength was terrifying.

As soon as it appeared, its size began to grow rapidly, and in the blink of an eye, it resembled a Kunpeng, covering the sky.

In addition, several other extremely powerful beasts appeared. They were all immortal beings from Hundred Broken Mountains, peerless kings on par with the Monkey King.

"Hmph, these old fogies finally couldn't hold back anymore?"

Looking at the several strange beasts in mid-air, the Monkey King's golden eyes instantly blazed with fighting spirit, and golden light flowed around his body, clearly indicating that he was ready to deal with them.

"Just watch the monkeys, they..."

But just as he was about to use his last resort, Shi An slowly stood up.

"Leave it to me!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Shi An turned his gaze to the kings and calmly said, "If you want to seize the sacred medicine here, you'll have to ask me for permission first!"

After he finished speaking, twelve cave heavens suddenly appeared around Shi An, in front of the kings of Baiduan Mountain and the heroes from the outside world.

"Twelve...twelve grotto-heavens?"

"This...how...how is this possible???"

"How could anyone possibly have created the Twelve Heavenly Caves?!"

"Impossible! Impossible!"

Upon seeing the twelve grotto-heavens that appeared around Shi An, all the living beings present, whether they were the divine monkeys from the divine monkey territory, the other kings from Hundred Broken Mountains, or even the outside talents who were observing from the shadows, were all shocked and gasped, their faces filled with disbelief.

It is important to know that in the cultivation world, a grotto-heaven is an important standard for measuring a cultivator's potential and strength.

Generally speaking, being able to open up six cave heavens is already a sign of exceptional talent, while opening up eight cave heavens is extremely rare and is hailed as a genius. As for opening up nine cave heavens, that is almost a legendary existence, a realm that only the peerless prodigies recorded in ancient sects can reach.

As for the Ten Grottoes, they only exist in the fictional descriptions in ancient books and are regarded as myths; no one has ever seen them with their own eyes.

However, the twelve cave heavens that Shi An revealed at this moment completely overturned their understanding. This was not only a surpassing in quantity, but also a subversion of the common sense of cultivation. It was as if Shi An's existence itself was a miracle.

"Who...who exactly are you?"

A strange beast asked in a trembling voice, its deep eyes flashing with a mixture of fear and curiosity.

(End of this chapter)