Chapter 1241: Chapter 688: Tomb of the Immortals Ruins (Part 2)
But Gu Qingfeng did not make a move.
Firstly, these people did not provoke him actively, and he couldn’t be bothered to exert the effort.
Killing them would bring him no benefit.
Secondly, the existence of these ancient heavenly venerates is itself a part of the rules of this starry sky.
They are born from the rules, bound by the rules, and compelled by the rules to do evil.
This is an inevitability under the Heavenly Dao, not simply a matter of personal good and evil.
Thirdly—
Gu Qingfeng’s eyes looked far into the deeper parts of the starry sky.
Perhaps one day in the future, someone among these ancient heavenly venerates might rise against the trend, breaking the immortal rules of this starry sky, taking the step that no one since ancient times has been able to take.
Though the possibility is exceedingly slim—after all, if someone could take that step, it wouldn’t have waited until today.
But, who can say for sure?
The Heavenly Dao has its variables, so why not the Human Dao?
Of course, these thoughts only flashed through briefly.
Gu Qingfeng didn’t dwell too much on this matter, as his goal has always been clear—to explore the deepest mysteries of this starry sky, to seek the opportunity that could help him take that final step.
As for the life and death of these ancient heavenly venerates?
It’s none of his concern.
...
Half a year later.
At the end of the Dongji starry sky.
When Feng Xuan and Li Chenzhou crossed the last star domain with Gu Qingfeng and finally saw the vast continent suspended in the void ahead, both took a deep breath, their expressions becoming solemn.
It was a continent.
A continent so immense that it defied description.
It hovered in the depths of the starry sky, surrounded by dozens of stars, stars that had burned for countless eons, and the light and heat they emitted were enough to illuminate the entire star domain. Yet, when this light fell upon the continent, it seemed to be absorbed by some invisible force, leaving the vicinity of the continent shrouded in a perpetual, haunting shadow.
The continent was irregular.
If one looked down from the starry sky, they would find its outline vaguely presenting an extremely bizarre shape.
It was as if an immense supreme being lay face-up in the void, limbs outstretched, head slightly tilted back, as if letting out a silent wail in their final moments.
The position of the head was a series of towering mountains, resembling the skull of a giant dragon.
The chest was an expansive plain, crisscrossed with ravines, like the imprints of ribs.
The limbs were four massive peninsulas stretching outwards, with the ruins of dilapidated palaces faintly visible at their ends.
The entire continent resembled a fallen ancient deity, laid out here, immortal for eons.
"Burial Fairy Ruins..."
Li Chenzhou murmured, his voice tinged with an unmistakable trepidation.
Though he had lurked in the Burial God Forbidden Area for billions of years, he had long heard of the illustrious name of the Burial Fairy Ruins.
It is said that the peril of this forbidden area surpasses even that of the Burial God Forbidden Area.
Even though the Burial God Forbidden Area is perilous, there are patterns to be followed.
But the Burial Fairy Ruins...
There are rumors that a supreme had bled here.
Even more so, there are rumors that the true owner of this place had been infinitely close to being immortal, only lacking the final step.
There are even rumors that the Burial Fairy Ruins conceal some earth-shattering secret related to the immortal secret realm itself.
All kinds of rumors, true and false, can no longer be verified.
But one thing is certain—since ancient times, less than one in ten heavenly venerates who have stepped into the Burial Fairy Ruins survived.
And those who managed to get out alive were mostly bearing strange curses and mysteriously fell shortly after.
Over time, the Burial Fairy Ruins became one of the most fearsome forbidden lands in the entire starry sky, with few daring to set foot.
"Senior."
Feng Xuan gulped and cautiously looked at Gu Qingfeng.
"This place is the Burial Fairy Ruins, and it is said that the continent before us is formed from the corpse of a supreme being from ancient times.
But exactly how, even we, the younger generation, do not know—the Burial Fairy Ruins are too dangerous. Even though I have lurked in the Burial God Forbidden Area for countless eons, I have never dared to set foot in this place."
Li Chenzhou also nodded, his expression grave.
Though he knew more than Feng Xuan, it was also limited to certain rumors.
Regarding the true nature of the Burial Fairy Ruins, he was similarly uninformed.
Gu Qingfeng did not respond.
He simply looked quietly at the continent ahead, his gaze deep as an abyss.
With his vision, he could naturally discern the details of this continent—
Those mountain ranges are indeed formed of bones.
Those plains are indeed transformed from blood and flesh.
Those ravines are indeed transformed from tendons and veins.
Those remnants of broken palaces are indeed the sanctum where that supreme being resided in life, now buried here following his fall.
But what truly catches his attention is the residual Dao Rhythm within this continent.
That Dao Rhythm is terrifying beyond measure, even standing outside the continent, he can clearly feel that faint oppressive force—it is a power that can dominate the entire starry sky, far beyond ordinary forbidden zones.
Compared to it, the Dao Rhythm of the Dragon Venerate in the Burial God Forbidden Area pales by three degrees.
"Interesting..."
Gu Qingfeng’s eyes slightly moved.
The being that fell in the Burial Ground of Celestial Beings must have been even stronger in life than that True Dragon Supreme.
Perhaps, it was infinitely close to the legendary realm—the apex of Half-step Immortal!
He withdrew his gaze and said lightly, "Let’s go."
With that said, he stepped out, his figure already immersed in the Burial Ground of Celestial Beings.
Feng Xuan and Li Chenzhou exchanged a glance, gritted their teeth, and immediately followed.
In the past, they wouldn’t dare to step into the Burial Ground of Celestial Beings even half a step.
But now, with Gu Qingfeng leading the way, what is there to fear?
In the past six months, they have followed Gu Qingfeng to overthrow fifty-three forbidden zones and have developed an almost blind confidence in his strength.
No matter how dangerous the Burial Ground of Celestial Beings could be, it can’t be more terrifying than the self-proclaimed Supreme.
At worst, it’s just one life.
Anyway, lingering in this starry sky will eventually lead to death.
Instead of prolonging their life in forbidden zones and silently passing away, why not follow him for a venture, perhaps bringing a slim chance of survival!
Their thoughts turned instantly, and they closely followed Gu Qingfeng into the Burial Ground of Celestial Beings.
...
The moment they stepped into the Burial Ground of Celestial Beings—
"Boom!!!"
Heaven and earth changed color!
The originally calm continent, like the surface of water with a stone thrown in, suddenly boiled!
A surge of bizarre force covered the sky, rushing in from all directions like invisible, intangible tides, engulfing everything in an instant!
It was resentment.
The fallen countless strong beings within the Burial Ground of Celestial Beings.
Including the supreme being’s own unwillingness, anger, despair, hatred before death... all these negative emotions, evolving through endless ages, eventually materialized, becoming the most terrifying killing intent of this forbidden zone.
These resentments are intangible and formless but more terrifying than any divine skill.
They do not attack the flesh, nor the Divine Soul, but directly erode the Dao Heart and shake the Tao Foundation.
No matter how high your cultivation is, how strong your divine skills, if there’s even the slightest flaw in your Dao Heart, the resentment will penetrate and take hold, leading to eternal downfall.
At that moment.
Feng Xuan and Li Chenzhou felt as if they had fallen into an ice cavern.
An indescribable great fear surged within their hearts.
Their Dao Heart trembled.
Their Divine Souls shivered.
Inside them, the Great Tao they have cultivated for countless ages, the power of the Dao, began to loosen and dissolve, as if it could break apart at any moment!
"Not good!!!"
Their expressions drastically changed, instinctively wanting to escape!
Remaining here means certain death!
This was the only thought in their minds.
But just as they were about to take action—
A cold snort suddenly resounded through heaven and earth!
The sound was not loud, even quite slight.
Yet falling into Feng Xuan and Li Chenzhou’s ears, it was akin to the first clap of Thunder during the creation that instantly shattered the fear in their hearts!
At the same time.
A boundless, unmatched Qi Blood Power explosively erupted from ahead!
That Qi Blood Power, vast as the abyssal sea, fiery as the Divine Brilliance Great Sun, once appeared, it was like invisible Divine Fire sweeping across the eight wilderness!
Where it passed, those sky-covering resentments, as if facing their nemesis, let out silent, shrill screams, retreating frantically!
With the retreat of resentment, the heaven and earth cleared.
Feng Xuan and Li Chenzhou felt as if their eyes had suddenly cleared up, that great fear receded like the tide, the two gasped heavily, their bodies drenched in cold sweat.
