Inside the great hall.

The Third Ancestor watched as the doorway on the massive stone slowly disappeared, and sighed deeply, "I hope this time among these youngsters, there will be one who satisfies me."

"Let's see, Third Ancestor."

The Stonemason spoke in a low voice, "This generation is quite good, they shouldn't be too bad."

"They should be fine. The Stone Race is gaining in fortune. Once the two Ancestors settle down, we can wipe out the Human Race in the Stone Cave."

At this moment, Li Mu also spoke slowly.

"Don't worry, the Li Family's efforts won't be forgotten by our race. When that day comes, it will be time for the Li Family to return to the Eastern Continent."

The Third Ancestor gave him a bland glance.

The Stone Race's current success owes much to the Li Family, but it's also an indisputable fact that the Li Family has been pushing the Stone Race into conflict with the Human Race.

Over the years, countless members of the Stone Race have perished in battles between the two races.

He had been harboring concerns for a long time, but now the Li Family is indeed indispensable to the Stone Race, so they cannot be moved.

Thus, he could only offer them hope.

When absolutely necessary, erasing the Li Family is not out of the question.

"Thank you, Third Ancestor."

Li Mu slightly bowed in respect.

"So should we wait here, or...?"

The Stonemason didn't think much, knowing that once the Holy Land opens, it closes directly, and will only reopen automatically when the three-month period ends.

Attempting to open the Holy Land by force would damage it.

"You stay here; we'll leave first!"

With that, they left the great hall.

Li Mu, of course, understood his meaning and also left directly.

After all, being a sacred place of the Stone Race, it wasn't appropriate for an outsider like him to remain there.

After the two left, the Stonemason moved to the center of the great hall, sat down, and sighed, "It's me watching again!"

Tilting his head, he looked at the massive stone in mid-air, "Lin'Er, make your father proud!"

...

In the Holy Land.

"Is this the Holy Land?"

Chen Xuan murmured.

Before him stood a towering mountain peak, shaped like a tower. He slightly raised his head, glancing up only to see the peak disappearing into the clouds.

On the mountain, a spiraling path wound around like a snake.

Apart from this mountain, the Holy Land was empty and desolate, with cracked earth, countless scattered stones, and deep, bottomless ravines everywhere.

It was like a wasteland, utterly devoid of life.

"Mm!"

Shi Lin nodded slightly, her expression solemn as she gazed at the mountain, "This is the body of our Stone Race ancestor, transformed after being crafted by our great Stone Race ancestors over centuries into this Holy Mountain."

"This mountain is a hundred thousand meters tall. Do you see those stone caves on the Holy Mountain?"

She gestured toward the mountain and looked at Chen Xuan.

Stone caves?

Chen Xuan looked carefully and immediately saw a series of black silhouettes. He hadn't noticed them before—they were stone caves.

"What is the purpose of these stone caves?"

"Only within the stone caves can Crystal Stones be nurtured!"

"Moreover, the higher the stone cave, the better the effects inside!"

With that, Shi Lin lifted her head, her gaze fixed on the summit of the Holy Mountain, her eyes filled with determination. The stone cave that befits her is only at the peak.

This also reveals her own ambitions.

"I see!"

Chen Xuan nodded slightly, not concerned about these matters, for he cared more about where the Spiritual Liquid might be hidden.

"No rush, there's plenty of time; take it slowly!"

With three months' time and the Holy Land completely sealed, his strength here was overwhelmingly powerful. As long as he wasn't too reckless, these small fries wouldn't even notice him.

"By the way, why aren't you in any hurry?"

Chen Xuan watched as the Stone Race members who had entered earlier were now inside the Holy Mountain, but Shi Lin showed no intention of moving.

"Hehe!"

Shi Lin chuckled softly, a trace of disdain in her eyes.

Even within the Royal Family, there is still a gap.

"Within the Holy Mountain, there is an invisible pressure. If one's strength is insufficient, they can only choose lower stone caves. Being first makes no difference."

So that's why she wasn't in a hurry!

"Follow behind me later, otherwise navigating forward will be impossible!"

"Why?"

"For those not of the Royal Family, the pressure doubles!"

Shi Lin said flatly, then started walking toward the Holy Mountain.

"Is that so?"

Chen Xuan muttered to himself and quickly followed her.

The two quickly reached the base of the Holy Mountain, and the moment Chen Xuan set foot on it, he finally felt the pressure she mentioned.

It wasn't just a force pressing down on him, even his sea of consciousness felt it.

However, since they were at the foot of the mountain, the pressure was minimal.

But Shi Lin's chest crystal stone emitted a faint glow. She turned to Chen Xuan and asked, "No problem, right?"

"It's fine!"

Chen Xuan replied but felt a bit curious inside. This woman had always been cold, so why was she suddenly showing concern?

"That's good!"

Then they started heading upward along the path.

Along the way, Chen Xuan attentively searched for any traces of the Spiritual Liquid, only to be disappointed.

After traveling a thousand meters, two figures appeared ahead.

It was Zhang Qiu and his companion.

At this moment, both were panting heavily, sweating all over, bending over as if about to collapse.

"Entering the Holy Mountain is already your greatest honor. The one-thousand-meter stone cave is quite good. If your ambition is too great and this pressure pushes you off the mountain, you won't have another chance."

Shi Lin gave the two a casual glance and said calmly.

"Thank you, Lady Shi Lin, for the reminder, but... I still want to try again."

Zhang Qiu wore a respectful expression, eyes full of envy.

This is the most outstanding member of the Stone Race of this generation! He felt it's impossible to take another step, but for Shi Lin, it seemed like it had no effect at all.