Chapter 164

After ten thousand years of development, the ruins had undergone a great change. It had transformed from an expanse of dilapidated walls into a dense forest. Numerous ancient trees were like numerous small mountains with luxuriant foliage that covered the sky and covered the sun, and an indescribable danger was concealed within the silence.

As soon as they entered the ruins, many cultivators died, which was enough to prove that this was a dangerous path.

There were people from various forces who were exploring the ruins. They each controlled a safe passage that could smoothly enter the ruins.

When they arrived at the ruins, many forces had already scattered. The Martial Ancestor even opened two safe passages.

Zi Chen and many cultivators followed behind Miao Kong.

The ruins were huge, and there was no beginning or end. No one could enter the depths, not even the various major powers. The periphery of this place was filled with miracles and fortuitous encounters, but in the depths, it was a land of death, a danger zone.

"Ah!"

"Ah! Help!"

In the forest, screams sounded continuously. Cultivators fell one after another. Even on the safe passage, there were all kinds of inexplicable dangers.

"There's a thousand-year-old spiritual herb there."

"Look, it's a Red Caltrop Flower."

Someone exclaimed. They found a spiritual herb a hundred meters away. It was a Red Caltrop Flower, rooted in the ruins. It was flickering with red light and emitting rich spiritual energy.

"It's more than a thousand years old and worth more than a dozen primordial stones. It's a good thing."

"They found a thousand-year-old spiritual herb in the periphery. This ruins is called a place full of adventures. It's really extraordinary."

Some cultivators' eyes became burning hot. Around the Red Caltrop Flower was an open space. The trees in the distance were lush and green, and there seemed to be no danger.

"Swoosh."

There were some people who couldn't hold themselves back and had already dashed towards the Spiritual Medicine.

"Stop! I found it."

Someone exclaimed and hurriedly stopped him. At the same time, he flew away. A thousand-year-old spiritual herb attracted five or six Connate experts. However, they were all early-stage Connate experts. When they saw a thousand-year-old spiritual herb, it was like seeing a huge fortune.

The group rushed toward the Red Caltrop Flower, but before they could even get close, ripples appeared all around them. It looked like ripples on the surface of the water, or perhaps it was a wall of light. The group dove headfirst into it.

Without a sound, everyone disappeared, and there was no more movement.

When the ripples dissipated, the Red Caltrop Flower was still as bright as before, exuding a dense Spirit Qi. Unfortunately, the cultivator from before had disappeared silently.

"Another Origin Formation."

"He must have activated an Origin Formation."

"This is too frightening. It devoured six people without making a single sound."

Everyone's expression changed as they looked at the Red Caltrop Flower again. It was as if they had seen something extremely dangerous.

The six Innates had disappeared without a trace. No one dared to have any ideas about the Red Caltrop Flower anymore.

Zi Chen walked with the group. During this time, he saw several stalks of thousand-year-old spirit herbs. Although he was tempted, he didn't dare to rashly approach them. This place was filled with all kinds of dangers. Even those great powers had to be careful, let alone rogue cultivators like them.

The Elemental Formations appeared one after another, and cries of agony rang out one after another. In just two hours, many Innate Realm experts had died.

"Roar!"

A thunderous roar resounded, deafening to the ears.

In the ruins, other than the danger of the origin formation, there were also many demonic beasts. This was also a force that could not be ignored.

"Whoosh."

A strong wind blew, rolling up countless leaves. A huge monster appeared from the side and rushed towards a few cultivators like an arrow released from a bow.

"Puff." "Puff." "Puff."

In an instant, many cultivators were caught off guard and died.

"Saber-toothed Tiger."

"Damn it, we actually encountered a Saber-toothed Tiger at the peak of the Innate Realm."

Everyone's expression changed as they looked at the huge tiger in front of them. It was close to ten meters tall and had a huge body. Its eyes were emitting a murderous intent, and its sharp teeth were emitting a cold light. The attack just now had bitten through at least three people's necks.

"Kill!"

The cultivators who reacted waved their weapons and rushed forward. Streams of Innate Qi surged, and the shadows of swords and sabers flashed continuously.

"Roar!"

The tiger's roar shook the nine heavens, and the sound waves spread out. Although it was a huge monster, the Saber-toothed Tiger was very fast. It was like a tiger in a flock of sheep, and it kept killing.

"Puff." "Puff." "Puff."

More Innate Realm cultivators fell. Blood and broken limbs were everywhere. The Saber-toothed Tiger kept chewing and swallowing many corpses. Blood flowed down the corner of its mouth, forming a line of blood. The scene was extremely bloody.

"Kill!"

Many Innate Realm cultivators rushed over, and another round of attacks began. The shadows of swords and sabers flashed continuously, and the murderous intent filled the area.

"Puff."

In the end, the Saber-toothed Tiger died tragically, killed by a Connate Full Cycle cultivator. During this time, two Connate Full Cycle cultivators died.

"This is too scary."

"This is only the periphery, and we actually encountered such a monster."

The expressions of the others changed. The beautiful vision they had before was being obliterated in the face of cruel reality.

"Roar!"

Loud roars sounded in the forest, and more and more monsters appeared. The death rate was increasing, and the smell of blood filled the entire forest.

"How can this be?"

"Aren't there too many demonic beasts?"

"This is only the periphery, how can there be so many monsters?"

Not only were the Innate Realm cultivators panicking, but even the major forces felt that something was wrong and felt that something was wrong.

In just a short while, many monsters had appeared, and they were extremely powerful and brutal. They had already killed many cultivators.

"This ruin is really scary. There are dangers everywhere."

Zi Chen was very vigilant. During this period, he also encountered danger. A cultivator accidentally stepped into an Origin Array and almost dragged him in.

The sharp claws of a monster brushed past his head like a sharp blade, cutting off a few strands of his hair.

"There are Origin Arrays, monsters, and the temptation of many thousand-year-old Spiritual Herbs. This is simply a land of death."

In just four hours, Zi Chen had seen many cultivators die. There were more than ten thousand Connate Realm cultivators this time, but seeing such a high death rate, Zi Chen suspected that only half of them would survive by the time they reached the destination.

With the frequent appearance of demonic beasts, the forces at the front became much more cautious. There were origin formations in the surroundings, and all sorts of inexplicable dangers existed. A rich medicinal fragrance spread through the forest, and all sorts of thousand-year-old spiritual herbs appeared. Zi Chen even saw a spiritual herb that was over two thousand years old.

It was a Blood Crown Flower. Its whole body was as red as blood, and its flower was like a phoenix crown. It was dazzling, and the rich medicinal fragrance spread like ripples.

A thousand-year-old Spiritual Herb was worth more than ten Origin Stones, but a two-thousand-year-old Spiritual Herb was worth more than a hundred Origin Stones. This was a huge fortune that attracted many cultivators.

Many people's eyes were red, and they were filled with greed and desire.

But after the two Connate Full Circle cultivators died silently in front of the Blood Crown Flower, no one dared to go forward. This place was full of dangers, and all kinds of Spiritual Herbs were dazzling, but they couldn't go forward to pick them.

With the loss of hundreds of people, after several days of exploration, the majority of the troops finally entered the depths of the ruins. Relatively speaking, there were fewer Origin Formations here, so the danger was lower. However, there were still some difficulties in excavating the Spirit Herbs.

"Phew, we're finally here."

"We've already entered the mountain gate. There will be fewer Sect Protecting Origin Arrays, and the level of danger will be much lower."

"I've been on high alert for a few days. My mind is tense."

Many forces breathed a sigh of relief. They were also very careful before.

"We have to go deeper into the trial ground we found this time. Everyone, be careful."

Wu Xiong appeared with a group of Innates. When he saw Cang He and the others, he also reminded them. After rushing for several days, he also looked very haggard.

"What, we have to go deeper?"

Everyone was startled. After walking for so long, they shouldn't be too far away.

"Our family found a True Energy Realm trial ground last time. It's not far from here. Could it be that the Connate trial ground is deeper than that?" Cang He was a little surprised.

The other forces were also puzzled.

"Yes, the Connate trial ground we found this time is deeper than the True Energy Realm trial ground we found before. We're almost in the depths of the ruins. We suspect that the trial ground is a trial ground for the core disciples of the big sects ten thousand years ago. We have to be careful." Wu Xiong nodded and said solemnly.

"What, a trial ground for the core disciples?"

"The Connate trial ground we found this time is a trial ground for the core disciples of the big sects ten thousand years ago."

"Wu Xiong, why didn't you tell us this earlier?"

"You didn't tell us this until now."

The other forces were startled and looked angrily at Wu Xiong. The big sects from ten thousand years ago had an unfathomable foundation. Even if they fell, the secret manuals they found were enough to create the seven big cities. The secret manuals before were all found in ordinary trial grounds. It was the first time a trial ground for the core disciples had appeared in ten thousand years.

No one knew what would be found in it, but they could guess that it was very likely that it contained the strongest secret manuals of the big sects, and the inheritance of the big sects.

The other forces were incomparably angry, but the other rogue cultivators were extremely excited after hearing this. This was an opportunity.

"Your Martial Sect is such a brilliant schemer. You didn't mention it before and only mentioned it now. It is obvious that you know that we will not be able to call for reinforcements. Looks like your Martial Sect is determined to obtain the treasure this time." Wang Shan looked at Wu Xiong and coldly said.

Although only Xiantian Lords could enter the training grounds of the Xiantian Realm, there was no rule that forbade Xiantian Lords from guarding the perimeter. Now that all the major powers had arrived, none of them were prepared. It was obvious that the Martial Ancestor Realm had come prepared. They had already guessed that the Martial Ancestor Realm experts were guarding the perimeter of the training grounds.

If anyone wanted to take the treasure, they would have to get their permission first.

"Hehe, this place was discovered by our Martial Ancestor. Of course, we are prepared." Wu Xiong smiled indifferently.

"Hmph, I see that your experts are guarding this place. When the trial comes out, everyone will be searched." Li Huo sneered. Wu Xiong did not tell him this before, which made Li Huo very unhappy.

When the others heard this, their faces changed.

If that was the case, then all the treasures inside would be taken away by the Martial Ancestor's people.

They had worked so hard to get it, but now they had to give it to others. Everyone was in a bad mood, and even their gazes became unfriendly.

Thousands of pairs of unfriendly eyes stared at Wu Xiong. Even though he was one of the Martial Ancestor's people, he was afraid at this moment. He hurriedly explained, "Don't misunderstand. Our Martial Ancestor only made some preparations. Our goal is the treasure inside. As for what you can get after you enter, it will all depend on your luck. We will not interfere."

Wu Xiong's explanation made everyone feel relieved.

But at this moment, something strange happened.

"Rumble." "Rumble."