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"Seven epochs... it's really old," he exclaimed.
At the same time, he was reflecting in his heart that as the son of the Immortal King, he didn't know as much as Qingyue. This was the result of not studying history well.
"Seven epochs, what a long time. The structure of the Thirty-three Heavens of the Ancient World at that time was completely different from what it is now. With the passage of time, some extremely brilliant people and things have been submerged in the long river of history and are unknown to future generations."
Gu Wudi nodded, thinking of Qingyue's future master, the Master of the Forbidden Zone.
He was once an unrivaled immortal king, with a great reputation known to all. However, after crossing the dam and heading towards the boundary sea, he returned and passed away, leaving only an eternal obsession.
Throughout history, there have been many such immortal kings.
Just as the two were sighing, the sound of crisp footsteps was heard.
In the void, a young creature holding an ancient mirror, walked out step by step with a smile on his face.
"You two fellow Taoists, you are well."
"Fellow Daoist Pang, how are you?" Gu Wudi and Qingyue responded together.
"Haha, you two really didn't disappoint me. You found this place based on just a few words. This really makes Pang Ren look at you with new eyes. It seems that you two are indeed destined to this relic." Pang Ren laughed and exclaimed.
"It was just luck." Gu Wudi said modestly and then went straight to the point.
"Fellow Daoist Pang, according to the agreement, after we find this place, you must tell us everything and not hide anything."
Hearing this, Pang Ren's expression straightened slightly, and he cupped his hands and said, "Of course, I am not a person who goes back on my word."
Afterwards, he looked towards the two tall and ancient stone statues and began to explain the origins of this Immortal King's ruins.
"Ten epochs ago, a peerless being was born in the Great Scarlet Sky of the Thirty-three Heavens. He merged with the famous Ten Thousand Sins Fire and embarked on the path of cultivation. Eventually, he attained enlightenment and became a king, known as the Ten Thousand Sins King, and his power shook the primitive ancient world.
However, only three epochs later, this King of All Evils disappeared. Some said that he embarked on a mysterious road that many immortal kings would take, heading to an unimaginably vast world. Some said that he might have gone to the uninhabited area of the immortal realm and was suppressed by the forbidden creatures in the deepest part. Others said that he saw through the world and had been in seclusion ever since...
There were many different opinions, and no definite conclusion until several epochs ago, when news came from an Immortal King that he had passed away. This was the final conclusion.
However, no one knew the reason for his death, and the place where he fell also became a mystery. Over time, it was forgotten and no one cared about it anymore. "
Gu Wudi and Qingyue looked at each other and asked in unison, "Fellow Daoist Pang, do you mean that this Immortal King ruins belonged to the Wan Nie King who rose ten epochs ago?"
Pang Ren nodded.
"Yes, it is the King of All Evils whose fall is a mystery."
Gu Wudi and Qingyue's spiritual perception is the best among their peers, and few can match them. They can tell that Pang Ren is not lying. If he has evil intentions, the two of them will definitely sense it.
“The King of Ten Thousand Sins… This is a relic left behind by an Immortal King. Why do you think the two of us can help you explore it?
Even if a true immortal comes here, he still needs to be careful, right? "Qingyue is very smart, with a twinkling light in her eyes, with a hint of agility and cunning, as if inlaid with gems.
Pang Ren did not hide it and directly told the reason.
"Hehe, I am just a small fry in the Daoshi Realm. How dare I cooperate with the Supreme True Immortal? Isn't this courting death? Afterwards, they are likely to make me shut up forever.
Therefore, even if the Immortal King's ruins are sealed forever, I will not look for a creature that is much stronger than myself.
Besides, this relic can only be explored by a great person, even if a True Immortal or Supreme came, there is no hope of going deeper."
"Oh? What do you mean?" Gu Wudi asked.
Pang Ren explained, “Back then, I came here by accident and discovered this Immortal King’s ruins. Driven by curiosity, I boldly broke in.
As a result, I met with a disaster not long after I walked. If I hadn't had a substitute on me to take the disaster for me, I would probably have turned into a pile of ashes by now.
After being thrown out, I thought about it carefully and realized that if I want to pass through the initial passage of the ruins and go to the depths, I need the strongest talent and potential. The reason why I suffered the disaster was because my talent was not strong enough.
So, after seeing Fellow Daoist Gu's power in the valley where the Blue Moon Flame was sealed, I wanted to invite him."
"Do you think I can get through with my talent? I don't have anything to die with. If I fail, I will be reduced to ashes." Gu Wudi said lightly.
“Fellow Daoist Gu is too modest. I saw with my own eyes that you defeated the heir of the Supreme Palace in front of the path leading to the Blue Moon Flame Sealed Land.
That is a sect founded by a giant, and its descendants are comparable to the descendants of immortal kings. The descendants of each generation can almost be ranked among the top three geniuses in the ancient world. If fellow Daoist Gu cannot pass, then who else can pass through this primitive ancient world?"
"Okay, even if I can pass, what happens after I pass? What the situation is inside is completely unknown. Fellow Daoist invited me to come and explore, it must not be for charity, so, what do you want?" In order to avoid any discordant events later, Gu Wudi felt that the ugly words should be said upfront.
Pang Ren was not surprised, he cupped his hands and said: "I don't want much, I just hope to get some treasures and cultivation resources left by King Wan Nie.
Various tests were set up in the ruins, which were obviously for selecting successors. The two Taoist friends should know how amazing the inheritance of an Immortal King is.
I am not blessed enough to have that opportunity, but it shouldn't be too much for me to get some of the cultivation resources, right? If we don't count the Immortal King's method, the cultivation resources and treasures will be divided into 100%, then I will take 40%, and the two of you will get the Immortal King's inheritance and the remaining 60% of the resources, how do you think?"
Gu Wudi and Qingyue exchanged glances and agreed that this distribution was reasonable, so there was no more bargaining.
"Puch..."
Qingyue smiled sweetly, like a blooming fairy flower, so beautiful.
"We're already discussing the distribution issue before we even start exploring, as if we're determined to win this trip. You know, this is the Immortal King's ruins, and you and I are just little cultivators who have just started practicing.
However, it is very necessary to determine the distribution ratio in advance, which can avoid a lot of trouble. "
Chapter 96: No chance of survival?
After discussing the details, Pang Ren began to tell about his experience in the Immortal King's ruins.
"The first level is a test of the strength of the body. There is a magnificent ladder hanging high up, with a total of thirty-three levels, representing the thirty-three heavens in my world. Every time you go up a level, the pressure on the body will increase by a level.
Back then, I couldn't go any further than the thirteenth floor. I felt like I was carrying countless towering mountains on my back. My bones were about to break and I couldn't move forward. I had no choice but to retreat.
However, just as I took a step back, a terrifying force attacked from all directions, instantly smashing me into a pulp and throwing me out of the ruins.
If I hadn't had a kind of death substitute in my body, I would have died at that time."
Gu Wudi and Qingyue were speechless, it turned out that this guy hadn’t even passed the first level.
It seems that it is impossible to get more information from him.
However, Pang Ren's frankness also made the two of them more aware of him. If he had not told them what would happen if they retreated, no one would have known that there was such a danger hidden on the ladder.
"Brother Pang's scapegoat is not simple. It can actually escape from the restrictions of the Immortal King's ruins." Qingyue exclaimed with a smile, revealing her snow-white teeth.
Pang Ren heard Qingyue's intention to explore, and smiled shyly, "Haha, Fairy Qing, please forgive me for making fun of you. Although I am not very talented, my luck is still very good. I have some treasures that are barely decent."
Gu Wudi deeply agreed with this point, because he had witnessed with his own eyes how Pang Ren used the ancient mirror that could hide his body to deceive a group of geniuses from powerful forces. He watched the battle calmly from the sidelines, waiting to reap the benefits.
From the point of view that it can conceal one's body shape alone, the ancient mirror can be called a magical artifact. It can be used to fish in troubled waters or to take advantage of the fire.
"Luck is also a kind of talent. Fellow Daoist Pang has a promising future." Qingyue exclaimed in admiration.
Pang Ren didn't want the topic to focus on himself, so he smiled and said nothing.
Afterwards, the three of them discussed and decided that Gu Wudi would go alone to explore the Immortal King's ruins.
The reason is simple. The Immortal King's ruins contain extremely terrifying restrictions. One can only move forward and not retreat. The first level of thirty-three levels of the ladder is enough to make people shudder. Currently, Qingyue has just entered the realm of seeding, and her attainments in the physical body are very shallow. Forcing her way through will only lead to her death without a burial place.
"We agreed to explore the ruins together, but who knew that in the end you would have to go on the adventure alone? Before you leave, I will tell your fortune and predict whether it will be good or bad." Qingyue looked at Gu Wudi and said with complicated eyes.
Fate guided her to the young man named "Gu Wudi". In the end, the young man helped her change her fate and won the Blue Moon Flame among a group of opponents and successfully cultivated the Tao. This was a great cause and effect, and she could never repay him.
Now, watching Gu Wudi set off to explore the terrifying Immortal King ruins while she was unable to go with him, she couldn't help but feel a little guilty.
Gu Wudi smiled slightly.
"Okay."
Seeing this, Qingyue no longer hesitated. She muttered something, and vague patterns appeared on her body. She exuded a mysterious aura. Then, she took out five tortoise shells and threw them high into the air.
This scene surprised Gu Wudi, because usually she used three, but this time she used five, which showed how much Qingyue valued this divination.
"Oh my God, these tortoise shells... could they be immortal tortoise shells?" Pang Ren, who was standing aside, was shocked with his eyes lighting up.
"Sendao Turtle Shell?"
Gu Wudi raised his eyebrows. To be honest, he really couldn't see it. After all, there was no immortal aura permeating from the tortoise shells. He just felt that these tortoise shells were extraordinary and contained divine secrets.
“Yes, it was once a tortoise shell of the immortal way, but now it has returned to its original state and immersed in the mysteries of heaven, making it even more amazing.
It seems that Fairy Qing is not an ordinary person." Pang Ren said thoughtfully.
As he spoke, five tortoise shells were scattered randomly on the ground, forming a messy hexagram.
Qingyue stared for a long time, but her expression never relaxed.
"What? Does the hexagram show that I will die in the Immortal King's ruins on this trip?" Gu Wudi asked jokingly.
“It doesn’t look optimistic. I have also learned a little bit about this art of divination. Fairy Qing’s divination indicates that Brother Gu will have a very bad trip. At present, there is no hope.
It seems that I still underestimated the horror of the Immortal King's ruins. Brother Gu, why don't we just forget about it this time? As long as there is life, there is hope. "Pang Ren's face changed as he said this.
The information about the remains of the King of Ten Thousand Sins has been given to Gu Wudi and Qingyue. If he dies now, Pang Ren will suffer a great loss. However, human life is at stake. A genius who can defeat the heir of the Supreme Palace will have unlimited achievements in the future and is a person worth making friends with. He cannot let Gu Wudi die in vain.
Of course, the reason for this dissuasion is that Qingyue will say what he doesn’t say.
“Gu Wudi, just listen to Brother Pang. There is no solution to this hexagram. Ten deaths and no chance of survival. At least I can’t see where the hope of survival lies.
It is unimaginable for a person in Shenggen Realm to venture into the Immortal King's ruins. Brother Pang's guess about the Immortal King's ruins is just a guess. God knows why the King of All Evils left behind the ruins.
In my opinion, it won't be too late to explore this ruins when we become stronger in the future. There is no need to rush." Qingyue Gu also came to his senses and persuaded Gu Wudi to give up the exploration journey.
"Yesterday's hexagram showed that this trip was fruitful. Perhaps it was in other places, or perhaps the hexagram was wrong. My practice is shallow, so it is normal to make mistakes when it comes to matters related to the Immortal King.
In short, the accuracy of the five-tortoise-shell image is much higher than that of the three-tortoise-shell image. ” She continued.
Gu Wudi did not respond immediately. He examined his own situation. He was in the late stage of the Rooting Realm, only one step away from the Great Perfection.
After the Great Perfection, it was time to make a decision and choose one's future path. However, Gu Wudi really had no idea. The Dao Seed Method gave him too little time to think, and he was standing at a crossroads at only the third realm.
If he missed this Immortal King Relic, what great opportunity would be waiting for him in the near future? Almost impossible.
Moreover, judging from the first level of the ruins that tests the physical body, Pang Ren's guess is not unreasonable. Otherwise, why would this King of All Evils test the physical strength of those who enter? If there is really a world-shaking inheritance inside, then it must be able to provide some reference for the cultivation of the Daoshi Realm. It may be an opportunity.
He closed his eyes, emptied his mind of everything around him, and questioned his own heart. As a result, he got an answer, and his eyes became determined.
"You two don't need to persuade me. I have made up my mind." Gu Wudi said.
If you want to embark on the path of transcendence and stand out from the long river of time, it is impossible to do so without going through storms.
"There's a 100% chance of survival. Are you sure you want to go in and take a look?" Qingyue found it difficult to understand.
In her opinion, the image of the five tortoise shells is a true preview of the future. Gu Wudi forced his way into the Immortal King's ruins, and the final outcome could only be death.
If you know you are going to die, why do you still go ahead and do it?
Pang Ren also didn't understand why Gu Wudi made such a decision.
"The saying of fate does not apply to me, because my fate lies in these fists and this halberd."