Chapter 330: Chapter 305: Many Rare Treasures of Heaven and Earth Inside_1
"I don’t know."
Lu Yan and Shen Yinuo both shook their heads at the same time.
For the past half a year, the pair of them had been fully occupied with the search for the Dagu Treasure, paying scant attention to news of the outside world.
"It looks like both of you have been oblivious to world affairs. Actually, this matter is no longer a secret, now. Any major forces are aware that every three hundred years, the Fairy Ruins of the Sky Tower will enter a brief ’safe period’. The time to enter is soon."
Zuo Yun explained.
"The Light of God Devouring is about to recede?"
Shen Yinuo’s eyes lit up, she seemed knowledgeable about this matter as well, only Lu Yan was still confused.
"That’s right, at that time, the Fairy Ruins will enter a brief safe period, martial cultivators can enter. From certain clues, the Fairy Ruins can be said to be the world’s greatest Blood Land Vein, also a Fairy Ruin, filled with countless treasures. Many Martial Cultivators that entered three hundred years ago gained immense benefits, and this time, once the news was out, naturally countless people were drawn to it."
Zuo Yun nodded.
Boom!
Suddenly, not far from them, a sky-shaking boom erupted, followed by dazzling light shooting directly into the heavens.
A great battle was taking place.
"Two top-level geniuses are clashing."
"Who are they?"
"I don’t know, let’s see when we get there."
Among the crowd, many inquired and rushed towards the direction of the battle.
Zuo Yun also revealed a look of curiosity, saying, "I just left the mountains not long ago and am not very familiar with the heroes of the world. Do both of you wish to take a look?"
Both Lu Yan and Shen Yinuo nodded their heads.
Judging from the battle, it was spectacular in scale, definitely not ordinary True Bodies.
The trio launched themselves forwards, heading in the direction of the battle.
Zuo Yun’s sleeves fluttered, his toes lightly tapping, seeming like he was riding the wind as he moved, his speed was no less than Lu Yan’s and Shen Yinuo’s.
The duo looked upon him with newfound respect, this was definitely a powerful lord, unfathomably deep.
Soon, they arrived at the location of the battle.
There were already 50-60 people gathered nearby.
Two figures in the air, clashing furiously.
One figure, strong and sturdy, his body an ancient copper color, cast like metal, incredibly fierce, like a war machine, using boxing techniques to fight, every punch causing the vacuum to shake violently, resonating with the roars and chants of tigers and dragons.
"That’s the Taiyi Dragon Tiger Fist, a divine-level martial art of the Zhang family from Jiangzhou."
Some whispered.
"This man is Zhang Hongdao, the once-in-a-generation prodigy from the Zhang family, wields a King’s True Body, once unmatched in the Zhang family, it appears he has now reached the True Body Seventh Refinement."
"It’s not just a King’s True Body that’s involved here. Once, there had been a King’s True Body at the same level who dueled him, they couldn’t last more than thirty moves against him."
"Who is the one dueling Zhang Hongdao? They have impressive strength and are seemingly gaining the upper hand."
"This person, I’ve seen him before, he is the successor of the Tianjian Sect, Jian Qing."
"So it’s him, the famous prodigy said to be born a swordsman, with divinely-inspiring swordsmanship skills. Jian Qing."
Many people drew in a cold breath.
"Yes, that’s him. The sword technique he uses seems to be intersected with the miracle of his own body, which is not the divine-level martial art of the Tianjian Sect, that’s why we don’t recognize it."
Someone explained.
"The Zhang family from Jiangzhou, the Tianjian Sect, the absolute prodigies from these major feudal princes are all here. Are they not afraid of being assassinated by the other princes?"
Lu Yan murmured quietly, feeling a sense of shock.
The Jiangzhou Zhang family, the Tianjian Sect, both are on a par with the Mansion of King Ming and the Tianque Sect, each one of them is among the strongest of the Eighteen Feudal Lords in Da Chu.
However, these genius figures from the major forces, why would they dare to come to Yanzhou?
More astonishingly, why did they dare to openly fight?
These talented figures are all the focus of major forces. Given the chance, they would surely send in experts for assassination.
Back then, Chu Hongye, Mo Wenzhuo, and others, were tasked with changing their appearances and identities when they were dispatched, all to avoid being assassinated by enemies.
"It seems this brother is not aware. In Yanzhou, rules are made by the World Bank. Moreover, the World Bank stipulates that within a half-year period surrounding the reopening of the Sky Tower, within the bounds of Yanzhou, Primordial Spirits above are not allowed to lay a hand on ones below. Should there be any violation, it would be seen as going against the World Bank."
"In this world, not a single force would dare go against the World Bank."
An onlooker heard Lu Yan and responded with this explanation.
"So there’s such a thing. The scope of the World Bank’s power is indeed vast, to make the lords of the world dare not defy."
Lu Yan felt a sense of wonderment in his heart, but with this, he had even more plans in mind.
The fight between Jian Qing and Zhang Hongdao was getting more intense.
The Zhang family and the Tianjian Sect are neighbors, and battles between these major princes occur from time-to-time. When the two top prodigies meet, a battle is inevitable.
Then again, as time passed, Zhang Hongdao was ostensibly growing weaker.
"It seems with the increase in cultivation level, Innate Martial Bodies are gradually falling behind Internal God-men of the same level."
Lu Yan pondered in secret.
Zhang Hongdao is an Innate Martial Body who achieved a King’s True Body, physically strong and rich in Qi-blood, but as Internal God-men of the same rank continue to cultivate, they can gradually open the mysteries of their miracles, even comprehend some powerful martial arts, and combined with the phenomena of miracles, they’re extremely formidable.
Like Chu Hongye’s Ice Dragon Ice Phoenix, Shen Yinuo’s Great Sun Melting Furnace.
As for Jian Qing’s miracle, it also takes the form of a sword, a Qing Song Sword.
Jian Qing took out his Qing Song Sword, it transformed into a flying sword, like a small serpent, dancing rapidly in the air, striking swiftly like lightning, continuously attacking Zhang Hongdao.
Meanwhile, Jian Qing himself wielded a divine weapon sword, attacking Zhang Hongdao.
Surrounding him from both sides, Zhang Hongdao was forced to retreat continuously. He gradually lost the initiative, only having the strength to defend, unable to attack.
Puh!
After several more moves, Zhang Hongdao was hit by a sword light, a sword wound appearing on his chest, blood gushing out.
"Jian Qing, we’ll fight another day."
Zhang Hongdao quickly retreated, then turned around to leave.
The two swords that belonged to Jian Qing buzzed, a flash of murderous intent in his eyes, as he wished to keep Zhang Hongdao there for good.
The World Bank only prohibits Primordial Spirits from acting against those below them, not outright killing.
However, in the end, Jian Qing didn’t make a move.
Though he could defeat Zhang Hongdao, killing him could prove challenging.
Even if he would succeed, it might cost him a heavy price.
With so many people around, there might be adversaries from the Tianjian Sect. If he were injured, who knew if someone would take the chance to kill him.
"Brother Jian has a truly exquisite swordsmanship, truly a dragon amongst men. I am Zuo Yun, recently emerged from recluse, am eager to make friends from all around. Brother Jian, can we be acquainted?"
Zuo Yun stepped forward and said with a gesture of respect.
"Not interested."
Jian Qing responded coldly and left.
"This man is too unsociable."
Zuo Yun was slightly embarrassed and smiled after being snubbed.
Suddenly, a commotion came from not far away.
"There’s a spiritual medicine, one that can run."
"It’s a blood ginseng, it can actually run, has it become sentient?"
Many people cried out in shock.
Crowds around were curious and rushed over.
Lu Yan, Shen Yinuo, and others followed suit.
They found out that someone had just seen a Blood Ginseng that could run in the boundary of the Fairy Ruins, poking its head out inquisitively.
"A Blood Ginseng... that can run?"
Lu Yan expressed doubt.
"Did someone hallucinate? Could it be an Alien Beast that just resembles a Blood Ginseng?"
Some clearly did not believe.
The Fairy Ruins, touted as the world’s largest Blood Land Vein, naturally nurturing Alien Beasts, was not unheard of.
"It can’t be an Alien Beast, it was a Blood Ginseng. If I am mistaken, I’ll gouge out my own eyes."
A young man promptly asserted.
This caused the crowd to be taken aback.
"Look, the Blood Ginseng is there indeed, it’s reappeared."
Someone shouted from a hundred meters away.
Lu Yan and others hastily glanced that way.
Indeed, at the edge of the Fairy Ruins, a half-a-meter-tall, radiant-red Blood Ginseng was looking around, seemingly observing the outside.
Its roots stood like feet on the ground, running wild between the forest.
"It truly is a Blood Ginseng and it is really moving."
"This is no longer just spiritual medicine, but a unique treasure. I have heard that consuming such a treasure can transform your True Body."
"Indeed, worthy of the Fairy Ruins, we haven’t even gone in and we have already come across such a treasure."
Many people eyed it fervently.
If it were not for the dread of the Light of God Devouring, someone would have already leaped out to seize the Blood Ginseng.
After running around the Fairy Ruins for a bit, the Blood Ginseng seemed to be scared and promptly sprinted towards the depth of the ruins, vanishing without a trace.
"As per legends, the Fairy Ruins houses numerous treasures and rare, unique creatures. Moreover, there are a significant number of natural wonders available, which can transform one’s True Body. Seeing this, the legends are indeed true."
"Not only that, there are many treasures that can greatly assist those in the Primordial Spirit Realm."
"Three months from now, I must enter the Fairy Ruins."
Many were brimming with anticipation.
Lu Yan’s eyes were also somewhat fervent.
Natural wonders.
He had acquired several and was very aware of the astounding efficacy of these wonders.
At present, he was on the brink of breaking his limits and was in dire need of these wonders.
The crowd waited for a while, and seeing no further appearance of the Blood Ginseng, they dispersed.
"You two, the Shangcheng City built by the World Bank is just a hundred miles away. There are still three months before the Fairy Ruins open. Would you two like to settle down there first, together?"
Zuo Yun came over to invite them.
"There’s no need, we two still want to explore around."
Shen Yinuo declined.
Zuo Yun was a man of unclear origins and unfathomable power. Lu Yan and Shen Yinuo didn’t want to have much to do with him.
"Then, I shall take my leave."
With a slight smile, and a respectful bow, Zuo Yun left.
"Lu Yan, do you want to enter the Fairy Ruins three months later?"
Shen Yinuo asked.
"Yinuo, how much do you know about the Fairy Ruins?"
Instead of answering immediately, Lu Yan counter-questioned.
"I only know a little. I know that ever since the establishment of the Dagu Dynasty, the Fairy Ruins have been a forbidden area, eternally enveloped by the Light of God Devouring, lethal to all creatures. Those who enter it would have their spirits and souls eroded, resulting in death. "
"However, the Light of God Devouring ebbs and flows like a tide, sometimes strong, sometimes weak. In the past, even at its weakest, outsiders found it hard to enter. We have only heard of a few individuals who wandered into weak spots, but they were an exception. Among them, some died inside, others obtained great opportunities."
"The only time the Fairy Ruins were open for mass entry was three hundred years ago. That time, the Light of God Devouring was at its weakest for two months, allowing a large number of beings to enter. During that time, many major forces sent their people in and obtained massive benefits."
Shen Yinuo explained.
"Are there many natural wonders inside?"
Lu Yan asked.
"Quite a few."
Shen Yinuo nodded.
