Chapter 336: Chapter 335: News of the Earth Spirit Profound Nether
"I was the only one?" Shen Haoran looked at Jun Luohua and asked softly.
"Is it because I possess a Heaven and Earth Spirit?" Shen Haoran asked.
"That’s right. You’re a sharp one," Jun Luohua said with a light chuckle.
Shen Haoran smiled. He did, in fact, have many secrets. His Chaos Divine Body and the Chaos Heaven-Dominating Technique were two of them. Elder Yan had said that unless he revealed them himself, few in this world could ever recognize them, and Shen Haoran doubted Jun Luohua was an exception. Then there was his status as an Alchemist. But he was only a Fifth Grade Alchemist right now; he couldn’t refine the elixirs someone at her tier would need, so that wasn’t it either. Therefore, Shen Haoran was certain that what Jun Luohua really wanted was a Heaven and Earth Spirit. And since he possessed the Fire Spirit Black Obsidian, he perfectly fit her requirements.
"Then, what is this thing you need, Elder Jun?" Shen Haoran asked. He was also quite curious. ’What on earth requires a Heaven and Earth Spirit just to be retrieved?’
"What I need is the Earth Spirit Pearl, which was born alongside the Heaven and Earth Spirit, Earth Spirit Profound Nether," Jun Luohua’s vermilion lips parted as she spoke softly.
BOOM!
The moment she finished speaking, an incredibly domineering aura erupted from within Shen Haoran. The pitch-black Fire Spirit Black Obsidian surged forth. At that moment, Shen Haoran could barely control his trembling body.
"Brother Shen!"
"Brother Haoran!"
Han Xu and Murong Wanqing were both forced back two steps by Shen Haoran’s powerful aura. Their hearts pounded with apprehension as they looked at him with worried expressions.
At their shouts, Shen Haoran immediately snapped back to his senses. The aura around him instantly receded, and the Fire Spirit Black Obsidian slowly retracted into his body.
"My apologies, that was rude of me," Shen Haoran said apologetically. He had heard news about the Earth Spirit Profound Nether and, for a moment, couldn’t suppress his excitement. It wasn’t really his fault. There were only five Heaven and Earth Spirits, all of them incredibly well hidden. Searching for them in such a vast region was undoubtedly like finding a needle in a haystack.
And Shen Haoran desperately needed Heaven and Earth Spirits right now. To other Martial Artists, these spirits were a terrifying force. Being fortunate enough to acquire one was considered a stroke of insane luck; who would dare dream of obtaining a second? But Shen Haoran was the exception. He urgently needed more power, and the only way to rapidly increase his strength without any negative side effects was to devour Heaven and Earth Spirits and awaken his Chaos Divine Body!
Others only dared to devour and refine one Heaven and Earth Spirit before they would never dare touch another. But Shen Haoran had no such concerns. The Chaos Heaven-Dominating Technique and his Chaos Divine Body gave him the strongest backing imaginable. He just had to keep finding Heaven and Earth Spirits, devour and refine them, and his strength would increase. This was the most outrageous part of it all.
"Elder Jun, are you saying there are traces of the Earth Spirit Profound Nether in the Desert Ancient City?" Shen Haoran asked, his voice trembling as he sought her confirmation.
"That’s right. I’ve been in this Northern Domain for nearly ten years and finally found news of the Earth Spirit Profound Nether. It is right there, in that Desert Ancient City," Jun Luohua said with certainty.
Hearing her definitive answer, Shen Haoran’s face lit up with wild joy. ’I can’t believe I’d get news of the Earth Spirit Profound Nether on this trip to the Northern Domain! The heavens are truly smiling on me!’
"What kind of place is this Desert Ancient City that it could attract the Earth Spirit Profound Nether to take root there?" Murong Wanqing asked Jun Luohua, her expression puzzled.
At her words, a flicker of fear crossed Jun Luohua’s eyes. She collected her thoughts and said softly, "The Desert Ancient City is the most mysterious and dangerous place in the Northern Domain. Legend has it that it’s an Ancient Battlefield, a Land of Divine Punishment. There’s a restriction within the city; no matter how powerful you are, your strength will be suppressed to the Spirit Marquis Tier the moment you enter."
"However, while the Desert Ancient City is fraught with danger, the opportunities within are plentiful. It holds countless inheritances left behind by ancient experts—Elixirs, Cultivation and Martial Skills, Spiritual Artifacts, and other Supreme Treasures. Getting your hands on just one of them could let you soar to the heavens, so countless Martial Artists flock to the place!"
"But later, someone unknowingly triggered the city’s restriction, and entry became limited by a quota. The hegemons of the Northern Domain, the Two Sects and Two Valleys, forcibly seized these slots for themselves. Although some factions objected, the Two Sects and Two Valleys were simply too powerful; any who dared to oppose them vanished overnight. Eventually, worried about provoking public outrage, the Two Sects and Two Valleys shared the spoils with other factions in the Northern Domain. As a result, you could say the Desert Ancient City is now the most sought-after destination in the region!"
Hearing Jun Luohua’s explanation, Shen Haoran and his friends felt a sense of longing. ’A place that sounds this exciting... we have to go check it out!’
"The Desert Ancient City opens once every three years, and the next opening is in two months. However, only elders and disciples from the Northern Domain’s factions are allowed entry, so you’ll have to join the Celestial Spirit Sect to get a chance. Furthermore, because the slots are limited, you’ll have to distinguish yourselves from over five hundred other Inner Sect Disciples to secure one." Seeing their excitement, Jun Luohua felt the need to remind them.
"Join the Celestial Spirit Sect? I’m in!" Shen Haoran responded without a second thought. This was about the Earth Spirit Profound Nether; nothing else mattered.
"Then I’ll join too!" Murong Wanqing exclaimed, seeing Shen Haoran agree. ’Jun Luohua made the Desert Ancient City sound so captivating; how could I not go and check it out?’
As for Han Xu, he had just been accepted as Jun Luohua’s Direct Disciple, so there was no need for him to declare his intentions.
"Good. Since you’ve agreed, you can be my disciples for now. I’ll have someone send two sets of disciple robes to you later," Jun Luohua said with a smiling nod.
"However, you’d best be mentally prepared. The Celestial Spirit Sect’s Inner Sect is not without its share of talented disciples, some of whom are your equals or even your superiors. For the next two months, focus on rapidly improving your strength!" Jun Luohua instructed again.
Hearing this, the three of them nodded. They weren’t arrogant enough to believe they were unmatched in the world.
Seeing that the trio had taken her words to heart, Jun Luohua nodded as well. "Well then, feel free to look around this Hua yuan. I’m going to find the Sect Leader and request three spots for you!"
With that, Jun Luohua flew off deeper into the Celestial Spirit Sect, while Shen Haoran and the other two began to wander curiously around the Hua yuan.
"Brother Shen!"
Just as the three of them were getting absorbed in the sights, a voice called out. Hearing it, they walked toward the entrance of the Hua yuan.
"Ling Feng?"
Arriving at the entrance of the Hua yuan, they saw Ling Feng standing outside, waving at them.
