Chapter Nine, Piles of White Bones

All three conducted experiments, ultimately choosing to walk, with Xiong Er leading the way and Ye Shijin providing directions

Something significant must have occurred for the Chaoxian Sect to suddenly disappear; more clues are now needed

A large opening suddenly appeared in the wall, and Ye Shijin was momentarily taken aback; the wall actually had no restrictions. He said, "Go in!"

The crescent moon axe suddenly appeared in front of Xiong Er, expanding dramatically to block his massive body. Then, a series of dense clinking sounds were heard as countless tiny needles struck the surface of the axe

At the summit of the Gagong Snow Peak, Ye Shijin had already memorized most of the locations of the ruins, making it much more convenient for him. The places he sought were all large architectural complexes, as it was only there that he might find some clues. He had already determined that the ruins were divided into three layers: the outer perimeter, the inner circle, and the core area. The place he truly aimed to reach was the core area

At this point, most of the major experts in the cultivation world have entered the ruins, while the others have no means to proceed and can only wait outside the light barrier, awaiting the collapse of the defensive formation

Impressive, impressive, my brother is undoubtedly the number one expert in the realm of cultivation

Nan Baijiao frowned and asked, "Who killed him?"

"Shocking!"

Xiong Er rolled over and fell to the ground, one leg kneeling and the other bent. His eyes sparkled with disbelief. He had been very careful, but this trap was indeed too bizarre, and even though he was usually thick-skinned, he was still quite frightened. He said, "Thank you, Lord Jin!"

The four individuals conversed as they walked, delving deeper along the way

Xiong Er secretly felt fortunate to be with Ye Shijin. After he entered, he completely lost his sense of direction; the surroundings were filled with weeds, shrubs, and trees, making it impossible to see even a little further ahead. If he had come alone, getting lost would have been a matter of minutes, and he would have had no way to find the correct path

In less than two seconds, while Xiong Er was still in mid-air, he suddenly saw a burst of silver light erupting from the place where he was about to fall, and the sharp whistling sound was simply breathtaking

Thinking about it, I did not wander around blindly like a blind person. Xiong Er gave himself a thumbs up, wisely following Ye Shijin. This choice is undoubtedly correct, isn't it

Ye Shijin pointed and said: "Point to the left, avoid that tree!"

Xiong Er said: "The outskirts are dull; they are merely residences for the disciples' families. The inner circle should have some significance. Let's go in quickly, as the outsiders will soon be coming in. At that time, there will surely be much conflict, and it will be difficult to find anything of value."

Indeed, when my elder brother takes action, nothing can stand in his way. Even if this is an ancient relic, it cannot withstand a single strike from him

Chu Fengchen also found a weak point, striking out with a sword to create a crack, and charged in with three cannon fodder, who were utterly in awe and continuously praised him

Nan Baijiao and Xiong Er were both perplexed, unable to understand why this was happening

Given Xiong Er's cultivation and strength, restoring balance should be a relatively easy task; however, the outcome was unexpected

This trap has made all three individuals cautious

The Moon Wheel Axe is indeed sharp, cleaving its way through, and even breaking several traps along the way

Xiong Er used the crescent moon axe to clear a path. He controlled the crescent moon axe, not only cutting through vegetation but also striking downwards. With just a few swings, he created a safe passage, directly breaking through any traps in his way.

Soon, Ye Shijin realized that this path would not be easy to traverse

Ye Shijin reacted with incredible speed, instantly appearing behind Xiong Er. He reached out and grabbed him, clutching both skin and flesh along with his outer garment, and forcefully flung him backward. Xiong Er's massive body flew back, and immediately, Ye Shijin dodged to the side.

However, the square was quite horrifying, with skeletons lying haphazardly on the ground, their clothing mostly decayed. Xiong Er was taken aback: "Damn... all these are corpses, what is this?"

Xiong Er was drenched in cold sweat; he feared and loathed these insidious weapons the most

This silver light may not take his life, but it will undoubtedly cause him great discomfort, a fact that Xiong Er understands very well

The hope of becoming an immortal has already faded, and the pursuit of immortality is merely a facade. Ye Shijin has always been puzzled by whether there truly exists anyone who can attain eternal life. This secret has been buried deep within his heart, which is why he needs to find some answers in this relic, to uncover some clues.

This time, Ye Shijin was exploring the path and soon discovered a building. The first thing he noticed was a very tall wall, which stood at least 8 meters high, faintly appearing through the gaps in the trees. Naturally, he felt compelled to investigate the building.

Ye Shijin did not speak, but instead approached a skeleton, uncovered the tattered clothing, examined it carefully, and said: "There are no injuries... Oh..."

His fingers touched the sternum, and suddenly, the sternum shattered and fell apart, all into pieces the size of a fingertip

Xiong Er is leading the way ahead, followed by Ye Shijin and Nan Baijiao

Elder brother is mighty

Ye Shijin's purpose is not solely to seek treasure; he is in search of a secret, a mystery that has long puzzled him. Perhaps this relic can provide certain clues, which is why he remains hopeful about this exploration

Do not be deceived by the fact that the ruins below seem relatively small from the summit of Yeshijin on the Gagong Snow Peak; however, walking among them is an entirely different experience. At this moment, their line of sight is obstructed by a multitude of trees, and the path is littered with various traps.

He must recall the route to enter the inner circle, and fortunately, he had prepared for this in advance. His time spent at the summit of the Gagong Snow Peak was not in vain. Although obscured by clouds, he was still able to see most of the ruins. At this moment, he was comparing the memories in his mind with the actual locations.

It is extremely difficult to fly here, as there are formations and restrictions that impose pressure, making it impossible to fly high; at most, one can only reach a height of ten meters. Ye Shijin estimates that he could fly a bit higher, but it is of no use. Once he attempts to fly forward, it feels as if he has fallen into a quagmire, and it is even faster to walk.

With a haughty demeanor, he stepped forward, and as he took a step, suddenly, Xiong Er lost his balance

Unfortunately, I cannot find the original route to enter the inner circle of the Chaoxian Sect, and can only proceed by groping my way forward. Upon seeing a ground strewn with corpses, Ye Shijin has become very vigilant. He cannot guess what had happened back then, and the records in the classics are also vague. The only thing he knows is that the Chaoxian Sect appeared very suddenly and disappeared just as suddenly.

Ye Shijin observed for a moment and immediately dismissed his original thought, saying: "They all wear the same attire, so they should all be disciples of the Chaoxian Sect. These disciples have very shallow cultivation and should be low-level disciples. I did not find any traces of outsiders."

Ye Shijin shook his head and said, "I don't know, it's quite strange. Could it be that someone is attacking here?"

There is a house in front

Flattery came in waves, and Chu Fengchen wore a broad smile on his face. He kept saying, "You flatter me, haha, you flatter me! You are no less than my elder brother; you are all outstanding talents of the moment, haha, hahahaha!"

The three individuals slightly adjusted their direction and walked over

The inner circle is the place he is going to now, where there are three large architectural complexes. As for the specific functions of these three major complexes related to the Chao Xian Sect, he is still unclear; he will only know once he enters.

Ye Shijin was also secretly astonished; this trap was hidden too well, with not a single sign to be seen. Even a master like Xiong Er fell for it, which shows that for any other cultivator, it would have been a certain death.

At the moment when Nan Baijiao fell from Xiong Er, she not only did not advance but instead retreated, instantly moving back several dozen meters; she had no intention of saving anyone at all

What was even more unexpected was that, in the moment of losing balance, Xiong Er actually fell out, letting out a surprised shout: "Ah... Damn it!"

Instantly, the faces of the three cultivators lit up with joy; the praise from the top experts in the cultivation world was something ordinary people could not hear. Each of them beamed with pride, standing tall with their backs straight.

... ...

After searching around, the three did not find anything of value. As for the weapons and magical artifacts used by those disciples, the three had no interest at all, as they were too weak. Therefore, after searching around, the three walked out.

Xiong Er was already very close to the wall. He said, "Rest assured, I will clear a path!" He raised his hand and struck again with his axe. This blow not only cleared a path but also directly struck the wall.

The traces of shattering

Three people rushed in, and inside was an open space, with black jade flooring that was extremely smooth, resembling a mirror, reflecting the clouds in the sky.

Ye Shijin said: "Please wait a moment"

He has a straightforward temperament; he knows that if it were not for Ye Shijin's assistance, he might have had to suffer.

Ye Shijin said: "This is still the periphery; we need to find a way to enter the inner circle"