Hunting Immortals and Demons

"A fair amount?"

Lu Yan asked.

"Don’t always ask me, I don’t know everything. Concerning the Tongtian ruins, I only have a cursory understanding. By the way, you haven’t answered my question yet. Do you want to go in?"

Shen Yinuo said.

"Let’s see."

Lu Yan said.

He knew too little about the Tongtian Ruins for now, so he planned to learn more before making a decision.

For example, whether it is dangerous or not.

If it’s too dangerous, he would have to reconsider it.

The two decided to go to Shangcheng City first to gather some information.

They promptly set off, and in an instant, they covered a distance of a hundred miles.

"One of the ten famous cities in the world, its reputation is truly deserved. It’s much larger than Mingwang City."

Looking at the bustling street, Lu Yan exclaimed.

The World Bank built Shangcheng City, and Yanzhou is located at the junction of the four great Feudal Princes, hence its business is extremely developed.

The wide main street was full of constant merchant traffic.

On both sides of the street, shops proliferated.

Lu Yan connected with the Dao Book, and the Dao Book immediately responded.

"There is Dao Food. It seems there are many good things to buy in Shangcheng City."

Lu Yan showed a smile.

Lu Yan didn’t rush to buy Dao Food, instead, he rented a courtyard house first.

As time went on, the number of people in Shangcheng City would increase. By then, it would be difficult to rent another courtyard house.

When the Tongtian Ruins are opened, the famous major powers of Da Chu would presumably send people over.

The next day, the two strolled around Shangcheng City, ready to buy some things.

Shen Yinuo was naturally interested in Martial Chef-related items.

As for Lu Yan, he was interested in two things- one was Dao Food, and the other was Martial Arts.

Top Martial Arts were hard to buy, but first-class Martial Arts were not.

Shangcheng City is the most prosperous business place in the world, hence it has a vast quantity of martial arts. 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

While shopping, the two casually inquired about the Tongtian Ruins.

Halfway through, the two split up. Shen Yinuo went off alone to find rare Martial Foods, while Lu Yan walked into a business firm.

Inside the firm, a wide array of items, up to a thousand types, dazzled him. He was amazed at the array of items that did not lack in any category.

In the end, Lu Yan bought seven pieces of Dao Food. Some of them contained a lot of energy, almost comparable to Immortal Bones.

Additionally, he bought over twenty types of first-class Martial Arts in one go.

These mainly focused on knife technique, archery, palm technique and speed-based martial arts.

After putting all the Dao Food and Martial Arts into his Sumi Mustard Seed Bag, he went to the next business firm.

After shopping for a day, Lu Yan had made a considerable haul.

He bought a total of thirty-six pieces of Dao Food.

He also procured one hundred and six types of first-class Martial Arts.

This would be hard to achieve elsewhere.

But in Shangcheng City, it is quite normal.

Moreover, Lu Yan’s strength has greatly increased now, and the Primordial Spirits can’t attack them during this period, so he had full confidence. He didn’t need to buy things carefully, anyone who targeted him was walking a path to death.

In a blink of an eye, Lu Yan and Shen Yinuo had stayed in Shangcheng City for half a month.

During this period, more and more people came to Shangcheng City.

Many world-renowned Princes sent people, and many world-renowned Martial Arts talents also appeared, and there were many confrontations started during this time.

These Martial Arts talents usually stay within their respective power ranges, and their locations are secret so they won’t be targeted.

Therefore, while they are famous, they rarely confront each other.

A King unseen is still a King.

Who is strong and who is weak is a matter of the public dispute.

However, now these martial kings have met, they will surely spark, figure out the strong and the weak, and confrontation is inevitable.

During this period, Lu Yan also witnessed two or three confrontations among top talents, but his first impression after watching them was - just ordinary, with no challenge.

In this half a month, they have learned more and more about the Tongtian Ruins.

First, during the opening of the Tongtian Ruins, people in the Primordial Spirit Realm can enter.

When Lu Yan heard this news, his first reaction was - I’m out, I’m not going to Tongtian Ruins.

Going in and fighting over treasures with the Primordial Spirit Realm? Isn’t that suicide?

The first transformation of the Primordial Spirit realm may be fine, Lu Yan is fearless of it.

But what about the second, the third, the fourth?

But soon, he heard more details.

The fourth transformation of the Primordial Spirit can’t get in.

The light that devours the gods lives up to its name, it greatly harms the soul, and the damage it does to the Primordial Spirit is even greater.

Even if the light greatly weakens over time, the existence of the fourth transformation of the Primordial Spirit that has cultivated a Primordial Spirit going in would still be attacked by the devouring light, both form and spirit will be destroyed.

Those from the first to third transformation of the Primordial Spirit Realm, who haven’t cultivated a Primordial Spirit, are fine as long as they do not take the initiative to approach the devouring light.

Moreover, those in the Primordial Spirit Realm and those in the True Body Realm enter from two different directions.

At that time, the devouring light will weaken, but not all positions can be accessed.

There will be a place in the south and the north of the Tongtian Ruins where the devouring light will completely disappear. If you want to go into the Tongtian Ruins, you can only go through these two places.

Among them, the Primordial Spirit Realm must enter from the north.

Those in the True Body Realm should enter from the south.

This is a rule set by the World Bank.

Also, there is a chasm in the middle of the Tongtian Ruins, left from the ancient Immortal Demon Wars, dividing the north and south of the Tongtian Ruins in two, filled with terrible murderous intent and chaotic energy.

If you want to cross that chasm, even if you’re in the Primordial Spirit Realm, it’s not that easy. It would take some time.

Therefore, if you want to go from the north of the Primordial Spirit Realm to the south, you have to cross that chasm and it will take a certain amount of time.

Rumors suggest that even for the third transformation of the Primordial Spirit, it would take at least half a month to cross that chasm.

This provided abundant opportunities for those in the True Body Realm.

This sparked Lu Yan’s interest.

Because it greatly reduced the dangers involved.

What further tempted Lu Yan were the countless unique treasures found within.

It was said that three hundred years ago, someone obtained a special fruit called the Immortal Demon Fruit from the ruins, that led to a rapid transformation of one’s true body after consumption.

Even more intriguing were the rumors about people who entered the ruins at the True Body Sixth Refining stage, only to exit at the True Body Ninth Refining stage.

"It seems," Lu Yan thought, "that a visit to these Heaven-Linking ruins is really necessary."

At this moment, an explosive news spread throughout Shangcheng City, spreading rapidly in all directions.

The Dagu Dynasty has hidden a colossal treasure within the Heaven-Linking ruins.

This treasure is likely the most valuable amongst all the treasures hidden by the Dagu Dynasty.

Right on the heels of this news, another piece of information emerged.

Someone had entered the Heaven-Linking ruins three hundred years ago with two Yanluo Fragments, never to be seen again. The two fragments were lost within the ruins.

These two pieces of news broke out almost simultaneously.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yan and Shen Yinuo looked at each other in surprise.

Who released this news?

Certainly not them.

After making inquiries, they were unable to discern the origin of these news.

Regardless, the news propagated through Shangcheng City inexplicably.

"There should not be many people in this world who know the location of the Dagu Dynasty’s treasure. Could it be the descendants of the Dagu royal family?" Lu Yan speculated.

"But that doesn’t sound right. If they are descendants of the Dagu royal family, they could have quietly taken the treasures for themselves. Why would they spread the news and invite others to fight for it? It would not benefit them."

Lu Yan muttered, unable to understand the situation at hand.

Shen Yinuo remained silent, deep in thought.

...

At an extremely secret location in a massive stone chamber, several figures were seated. Among them was the Lord Xueshen.

Given the Lord Xueshen’s cultivation level and status, the place where he sat was only average.

"The Heaven-Linking ruins are about to open, and it contains what we need. Send someone to retrieve it, and while they’re at it, they should kill geniuses from other major powers to intensify their grudges against each other," a voice issued from the top.

"Yes," the lower ranks responded.

A gigantic lake, spread across thousands of miles, is always shrouded in fog, inaccessible to ordinary people.

The lake, named Fairy Ruins, is a famous place in the Da Chu Dynasty.

On a large island in the lake, a giant creature lay, its voice echoing, "I have raised you for many years. Now is the time for you to demonstrate your loyalty. Go to Yanzhou, enter the Heaven-Linking ruins, and find the ultimate treasures left by the Immortal Lord. Also, form the ’Whale Hunting Team’ to capture the geniuses of other major powers for me. I have great use for them."

"Yes!"

One by one, the figures departed from the lake.

In the Fairy Ruins of Nanjiang, the same command was being issued by a giant snake.

Figures left the Fairy Ruins one by one.

In the northern Fairy Ruins, western Fairy Ruins...

From all nine existing Fairy Ruins in the Da Chu Dynasty, figures emerged, heading for Yanzhou.

...

As time drifted by, Shangcheng City became more bustling.

Just by reaching out, you could come across a group of Martial Venerables in True Body Realm.

Even the Primordial Spirit Realm was frequently encountered.

Lu Yan also encountered people from the Mansion of King Ming, with Chu Long being the leader.

But Lu Yan didn’t approach them.

This time, those who could enter the Heaven-Linking ruins from every major power were already at the True Body Sixth Refining or True Body Seventh Refinement stages. Those with lower cultivation levels would simply be cannon fodder upon entering, the death rate was too high.

Moreover, Lu Yan’s official cultivation level was only at the Ture Body Third Refinition. If he were to meet with Chu Long, Chu Long would most likely not allow him to enter the Heaven-Linking ruins.

It’s better to go in alone.

If there were any gains, they would all go into his own pocket, wouldn’t that be better?

In the blink of an eye, it was half a month until the entrance to the Heaven-Linking ruins was to be opened.

At this point, a piece of news spread throughout Shangcheng City.

The Ji Family’s genius Ji Wuxiu and the current heir to the Shengwu Sect, Wu Hao, hosted a grand event in the Wuzu Garden, inviting heroes from all over the world. During this event, the Ji Family and the Shengwu Sect would share the map they obtained from the Heaven-Linking ruins three hundred years ago. Those with capabilities could get access to their map.

The event was to take place three days later.

Upon hearing the news, many talented individuals, especially those preparing to enter the Heaven-Linking ruins, had a glimmer of excitement in their eyes.

The Ji Family and the Shengwu Sect, both formidable forces.

Even among the eighteen most powerful feudal princes, they were at the forefront.

The Ji Family was known as the leading noble family.

Meanwhile, the Shengwu Sect was the foremost amongst the seven founding sects, its strength even surpassing the Tianjian Sect and the Tianque Sect.

Both parties had sent large numbers of experts into the Heaven-Linking ruins three hundred years ago.

The environment within the Heaven-Linking ruins was complex, and they were littered with remains of Will Power Patterns, fraught with danger.

Entering without any preparation could result in potentially deadly situations.

In such a scenario, having access to an already explored map would indeed be vastly beneficial.

Additionally, having a map would certainly increase the efficiency of treasure-hunting.