Chapter 311: Journey to the Spirit Ruins! (Four Thousand Words)

Chapter 311: Journey to the Spirit Ruins! (Four Thousand Words)



Swish, swish, swish!

The Great Dao Tree grew once more.

Boom, boom, boom!

His Inner World expanded in response.

Qin Zheng guarded his heart, silently sensing yet another transformation within himself.

After the changes ceased, a wisp of his consciousness turned towards his Inner World, and he saw that the space had doubled in size, and the Great Dao Tree had sprouted nine new leaves.

Another massive improvement!

The so-called opportunity of the Spirit Mystic Realm had directly nurtured and enhanced his Inner World.

Qin Zheng's lips curled slightly upward.

For his current self, this was undoubtedly the best opportunity!

The three realms of the Immortal Path had vast gaps in strength. No matter how much he enhanced his combat power, it wouldn't compare to the transformation he would undergo after advancing to the next realm.

Therefore, improving his Inner World and striving to advance his realm as soon as possible was the most crucial task.

However...

Qin Zheng retracted his consciousness and began pondering the various aspects of entering the Spirit Mystic Realm.

The lingering obsession left behind by a Great Power, a being above the Celestial Immortal realm, was truly just for such a trivial matter?

Qin Zheng turned his gaze towards the Virtue Scroll.

[Qin Zheng]



[Lifespan: 100,000 years]



[Martial Arts: Dao Jing Qing Jing Pian]



[Virtue: 107,812,773 jin, 7 liang, 8 qian]



[Current Immortal Art: Dao Jing Qing Jing Pian. Can consume 10 million jin of Virtue to listen to it again. Do you wish to listen?]



[Current Item: Spirit Mystic Realm. Can consume 50 million jin of Virtue to enter again. Do you wish to enter?]



As expected!

Qin Zheng's consciousness slightly condensed.

The Spirit Mystic Realm, formed from the lingering obsession of a Great Power, wouldn't be as simple as just slaying a Dharmic Body-level Evil Dragon.

However, what he saw and heard in that Spirit Mystic Realm was vastly different from the present.

Perhaps that place was a vast world outside the Spirit Ruins Realm, or maybe it was a period before the Spirit Ruins Realm.

Continuing to explore within the Mystic Realm might offer a chance to uncover some hidden secrets!

Moreover, being able to re-enter it might also mean another opportunity for advancement.

With these thoughts, Qin Zheng looked at the remaining vast amount of Virtue on the Virtue Scroll and immediately prepared to re-enter the Mystic Realm.

However, in the next instant...

Qin Zheng halted his actions and turned his gaze outside the cultivation chamber.

"Is Daoist Qin in seclusion?"

Immortal Lord Qinyang's voice echoed.

Qin Zheng promptly gathered his consciousness, stepped out of the chamber, and responded to the figure across from him, "Is there something you need, Immortal Lord Qinyang?"

After the Heart Demon's downfall, the invasion of the Ten Thousand Chariots Demon Nation towards the Human Race had also subsided, and Immortal Lord Qinyang had returned to the Human Sovereign Palace.

Immortal Lord Qinyang smiled slightly and continued, "Daoist Qin, after your thirty-day seclusion, the Spirit Ruins are about to open. We need to set off now."

Thirty days? Qin Zheng's expression remained calm, but he was somewhat taken aback. The time he had spent in the Spirit Mystic Realm, even with a generous estimate, hadn't amounted to a full day.

However, in reality, a full thirty days had already passed.

It seemed that the time spent within the Mystic Realm didn't synchronize with the outside world.

If he wanted to re-enter the Mystic Realm in the future, he would need ample time and couldn't casually do so.

These thoughts flashed through his mind as he nodded towards Immortal Lord Qinyang and agreed, "Alright."

In the serene void, a flying treasure boat was swiftly traversing the skies, like a beam of light, slicing through the darkness.

The Spirit Ruins were not within the Human Race's territory nor the Demon Race's; they were located in the endless seas beyond the continent of the Spirit Ruins Realm! The distance was extremely far.

Ordinary flying shuttles couldn't reach it, so they needed to ride this treasure boat capable of traversing the void to arrive at the location of the Spirit Ruins.

This treasure boat carried the Human Race's talented experts who would enter the Spirit Ruins this time.

At this moment, Qin Zheng stood on the deck of the treasure boat, observing the void outside.

Traversing the void!

This was a method that only a Celestial Immortal with a complete Inner World could master.

This was Qin Zheng's first time witnessing the true nature of the void.

In the tranquil void, there was not a hint of vitality, only chaotic void currents.

And from time to time, black holes would appear, devouring all matter in their surroundings.

This place was filled with danger!

No wonder the few Celestial Immortals he had encountered, even during their battles, hadn't dared to escape into the void.

Qin Zheng thought to himself.

Just then, a voice sounded.

"May I ask if you are Qin Zheng?"

Qin Zheng retracted his consciousness and turned to see the speaker. The person wore a dark blue robe, had a handsome and elegant demeanor, and carried himself with a certain air.

Behind him were several others with similar qualities.

Qin Zheng calmly nodded.

The speaker smiled and said, "I am Gu Xuanji, a cultivator of One Mind Pavilion, and also the brother of Gu Qingyue."

"Qin Daoyou, you previously saved my sister from the Demon Race. I've come to express my gratitude!"

Qin Zheng nodded, "You two look very much alike."

Upon seeing the other party, if not for the differing auras, he would have thought that Gu Qingyue had boarded the ship.

"Everyone says so."

Gu Xuanji smiled in response, then looked around Qin Zheng and said, "Qin Daoyou, are you alone?"

Qin Zheng didn't hesitate and nodded calmly.

He hadn't been in the Spirit Ruins Realm for long and didn't know many people, so he had no familiar companions on this trip to the Spirit Ruins.

Those who met the requirements in the Human Sovereign Palace and were heading to the Spirit Ruins had already left for their journey, not boarding the ship at the palace.

So after Immortal Lord Qinyang left, only Qin Zheng remained.

However, Qin Zheng didn't mind. Upon entering the Spirit Ruins, he sought 'opportunities,' and traveling alone made him feel more relaxed and free.

Seeing this, Gu Xuanji's face immediately showed delight.

Qin Zheng's name, under the discreet protection of several top-tier Celestial Immortals, hadn't been widely publicized.

But as a rare Human Race member who could rival the Lesser Demon Deity, a top-tier Talent, he had access to some secret information.

The person before him was a formidable existence who had killed no less than three Celestial Immortals in a Human Immortal's body!

Moreover, several top-tier Celestial Immortals considered him the second person after the Absurd Immortal Sword to have the potential to attain the Celestial Immortal realm!

With such a powerful figure here, and alone at that, Gu Xuanji naturally wouldn't let the opportunity pass.

So, he quickly said, "The Spirit Ruins are vast and boundless, and besides us, there are also demons from the Demon Race!"

"The Demon Emperor Palace, the Ten Thousand Chariots Demon Nation, the Dragon Palace, the Phoenix Nest, and the Immortal Mountain—their top-tier Talents will also enter the Spirit Ruins!"

"Why don't you join us, Qin brother? We can look out for each other."

With the last sentence, the address changed from 'Qin Daoyou' to 'Qin brother,' clearly indicating a desire to close the distance between them.

Seeing this, the few people behind Gu Xuanji became curious.

As a top-tier Talent of the Human Race, Gu Xuanji was known for his gentle demeanor, but he also possessed a considerable amount of pride.

For someone like him to extend an invitation, they must be extraordinary.

However, sensing Qin Zheng's Human Immortal aura, they became puzzled.

Even if a Human Immortal was extraordinary, what use could they be? Moreover, concerning the Spirit Ruins, a supreme treasure land that one could only enter once in a lifetime, wouldn't it be too frivolous to enter without thoroughly cultivating one's realm, waiting until one reached the Earth Immortal or even Celestial Immortal realm?

Was Gu Xuanji inviting him merely because of their past connection, wanting to protect him?

These thoughts surfaced in their minds.

Of course, these thoughts remained unspoken, not showing on their faces.

Qin Zheng, looking at Gu Xuanji's sincere and serious expression, thought for a moment and then nodded, "Sure."

He had only been in the Spirit Ruins Realm for a short time and his understanding of the Demon Race was limited.

The demons here were not all hostile to the Human Race; there were also neutral Demon Race forces like the Dragon Palace, the Phoenix Nest, and the Immortal Mountain.

Having a teammate who was familiar with these intricacies and had decent strength would be more convenient and reassuring.

Later, when the time came to decide which demons to kill and which to spare, he would have someone to advise him.

Hearing Qin Zheng's agreement, Gu Xuanji's smile almost overflowed.

He immediately turned and introduced Qin Zheng to the Talents behind him, "Let me introduce you to..."

He paused, his eyes landing on Qin Zheng.

"Qin Zheng of the Human Sovereign Palace."

Qin Zheng nodded.

"Yes, Qin Zheng of the Human Sovereign Palace!"

Gu Xuanji repeated the introduction to the Talents.

As his words fell, the Talents reacted.

"Li Hua of the Crystal Immortal Sect."

"Zhao Qinggan of the Cold and Hard School."

"Li Cangqiu of Willow Cultivation."

After these three introduced themselves, the remaining two remained silent, not speaking.

Qin Zheng's expression remained calm, but Gu Xuanji's eyebrows furrowed slightly, and he asked, "What do you two mean?"

The two were a man and a woman.

Facing Gu Xuanji's inquiry, they exchanged glances and replied, "Brother Xuanji, the Spirit Ruins are crucial to our future, and we cannot afford any mistakes."

"Qin Daoyou may have extraordinary talent, or perhaps you have a past connection, but with the strength of a Human Immortal, he might indeed become a burden to us."

"If Brother Xuanji insists on having Qin Daoyou join us, we can only choose to withdraw."

After the two finished speaking, the other three's expressions changed slightly.

These sentences seemed to express their intention to withdraw, but they were actually pressuring Gu Xuanji! The meaning was clear: if they wanted Qin Zheng, a Human Immortal, to join, they would withdraw.

And these few sentences also carry a hint of incitement.

After hearing the two finish, Gu Xuanji chuckled and asked, "Have you two thought it through?"

The two men's abilities were not to be underestimated, but compared to Qin Zheng, they were worlds apart.

The choice was obvious.

As Gu Xuanji spoke, the two men's faces changed, but they could only respond with a heavy voice, "Then we wish you all the best in finding your opportunities in the Spirit Ruins!"

Then, he turned to the other three and said, "You three, think it over carefully!"

After saying this, he turned and left, as if afraid that if he waited any longer, Gu Xuanji would teach them a lesson.

Gu Xuanji didn't mind and turned to the other three with a smile, saying, "What do you three think? Are you staying, or..."

The three exchanged glances and after a few moments of contemplation, two of them apologized, "Brother Xuanji, our apologies."

After saying this, they also turned and left.

Only Qin Zheng, Gu Xuanji, and Zhao Qinggan from the Cold and Hard School remained.

"Brother Qinggan, aren't you leaving?" Gu Xuanji asked curiously.

Zhao Qinggan shook his head and said, "I'm just an ordinary person with average talent. I've come this far purely by luck."

"But I know that for Brother Xuanji to take the initiative to invite someone and be so happy about it, they must be no ordinary person."

"Once we enter the Spirit Ruins, we'll need your help!"

The three of them formed a team and briefly conversed on the treasureship. During this time, Qin Zheng also gained a deeper understanding of the Demon Race from their conversation.

The Demon Race had ten Demon Deities, with seven of them occupying the Demon Emperor's Palace. The other three had formed their own separate forces.

Dragon Palace, Phoenix Nest, and Immortal Mountain!

Just from their names, one could tell what races they represented. The last one, Immortal Mountain, symbolized the Qilin clan.

The Divine Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin were all mythical beasts from legends.

It was no wonder these three forces didn't consider themselves part of the Demon Race.

However, while these three forces remained neutral, their attitude towards the Human Race was not particularly friendly.

They seemed to hold their bloodline in high regard and looked down upon mingling with the Human or Demon Races.

So, when it came to these three forces, Gu Xuanji's suggestion was to avoid conflict if possible.

But if they had to take action, they should strike with lethal force and leave no trace of their involvement.

Hearing this, Qin Zheng nodded slightly, feeling a bit more at ease.

When dealing with the Demon Race, he had always been ruthless. In this regard, he met their requirements.

After a brief conversation, the three of them began their meditation.

Time passed slowly.

Boom! Suddenly, the treasureship shook, and powerful auras of Celestial Immortal level burst forth without restraint.

The three stood up.

They saw a white-glowing portal ahead of the treasureship.

"We've arrived," Gu Xuanji said, his expression turning slightly solemn.

Qin Zheng narrowed his eyes.

The ship passed through the portal, and intense light flooded their vision.

Whoosh! A dazzling ray of sunlight fell.

Accompanied by the salty sea breeze.

After traversing the boundless void, they emerged above an endless deep blue ocean.

At this moment, above this vast ocean, there were other flying treasureships emitting dense Demon Auras.

And just as the Human Race's treasureship emerged from the void, a giant hand suddenly broke through the sea surface, enveloped in thick Demon Aura, as if tearing through heaven and earth, and struck towards the Human Race's treasureship!

(End of Chapter)

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