The vast expanse of the Black Fiend Domain required several days to cross, even at the Pig Dragon's speed.
For the next few days, Luo Xiu and his companions traveled at full speed during the day and returned to the Land of Lawlessness to rest at night. anwhile, having developed a taste for it, Luo Xiu would seek out Hua Muyan for deep exchanges and sparring sessions. Likewise, Hua Muyan, who had also developed a taste for it, would cling to Luo Xiu for these sessions each ti he returned, solely to enhance her cultivation.
They traveled intermittently, stopping and starting.
Ten days passed in a flash.
On this day, Luo Xiu and his group finally arrived at the Spirit Tomb.
Two Stone Peaks, each a thousand feet tall, presented a stunning and spectacular sight as they soared into the clouds. From a distance, they resembled two giant swords thrust into the vast earth by deities. Between them was a circular Array with mysterious runes and a dazzling light. It seed to have existed since ancient tis, emanating an ineffable, primordial aura.
This Array was the entrance to the Spirit Tomb.
Human cultivators below the Void Refinent Realm or demons below Level Six could not enter. If they attempted to force their way in, the Array would rcilessly erase them.
A hundred ters up in the air, Luo Xiu stood on the Pig Dragon's head. From this distance, he could see that the area around the Spirit Tomb's entrance was crowded with people and Demon Beasts—a veritable mountain of n and sea of demons. To see such a lively, marketplace-like scene in this ancient and mysterious place was indeed a rare sight.
The arrival of Luo Xiu's group went unnoticed, as many people ca and went each day, and everyone's attention was focused on the Array in the sky.
The Pig Dragon chose a less crowded spot to land before taking on its human form. Luo Xiu then opened a spatial entrance to the Land of Lawlessness and called out Kuang Pi. As for Luo Ying and Yaya, they were still at Thundering Mountain, protecting Dou Dou during his breakthrough, and could not leave just yet.
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"Most of the people here are powerful experts from the Upper Realm, so we must act discreetly," Luo Xiu whispered to Mu Xueyan beside him.
Mu Xueyan nodded gently, obediently following behind Luo Xiu. She took out a veil embroidered with roses and put it on, covering the face that so easily invited malevolence. As the saying goes, a beautiful face can be a curse; with her looks, walking through such a place would easily attract unwanted attention.
Kuang Pi raised his bear-like head to look at the Array between the peaks. "This Array was created by a Great Emperor from the Upper Realm," he said. "Due to its restrictions, only one hundred people can enter the Spirit Tomb at a ti."
"If soone dies inside, the Array will imdiately register it and automatically open, allowing those outside to enter."
"For example, if there are a hundred people inside and five of them suddenly die, the Array will open up five spots."
"To claim these spots, those waiting outside often fight to the death."
"You could say this Array is like a fisherman's net. Anyone who dies inside will have their Blood Essence Vitality and soul instantly absorbed by it. I suspect this is one of the Great Emperor's cultivation thods."
While listening to Kuang Pi's explanation, Luo Xiu observed the cultivators and Demon Beasts. Nearly all of them were constantly watching the Array in the sky. Of course, there were also those with a business mind who had set up stalls to sell goods. They sold things like Magical Treasures, Spiritual dicines, and Elixirs, as well as survival guides and protective talismans. So even sold snacks, while a few won held signs with slogans like, "Seeking strong big brother to team up with."
The slightly attractive or well-figured won were generally accompanied by powerful experts. The plainer ones, however, were completely ignored.
In a big forest, you'll find all kinds of birds, just as in deep waters, you'll find all kinds of fish, Luo Xiu sighed inwardly. In the end, the world of cultivators was just like the modern world—everything revolved around profit.
Kuang Pi suddenly sighed and said to Luo Xiu, "However, as it stands, those who can enter the Spirit Tomb are no ordinary individuals, so people don't die inside that easily."
Mu Xueyan asked, "Does that an it will be difficult for us to wait for the Array to open?"
Kuang Pi nodded. "It's possible the Ancient God Ruins will close before we even see the Array open. And even if it does, we'll still have to fight for a spot."
Luo Xiu asked, "Is there no other way? Like destroying this Array?"
Kuang Pi gave a wry smile. "It's not that no one has tried, but this Array was personally set by a Great Emperor from the Upper Realm. Not to ntion it's impossible to break, even if you could, who would dare?"
The Pig Dragon then added, "Big Brother, you might not know this, but last ti there was this idiot at the second level of Tao Jade Two who thought he was hot stuff. He ignored everyone's warnings and tried to destroy the Array. Guess what happened?"
"The mont the fucker made a move, a phantom of the Great Emperor erged from the Array and annihilated him instantly!"
"Since then, no one has dared to entertain such a bold thought. It's just asking for death. So, everyone can only wait here obediently."
Luo Xiu pinched his chin, lost in thought. He was confident he could shatter the Array with one punch, but doing so would certainly require him to use his cultivation. After weighing his options, he decided to wait and see. If worst ca to worst, he could always just cut in line.
Just as he was pondering, a thunderous explosion suddenly erupted from the sea of humans and Demon Beasts ahead.
BOOM!
The entire ground seed to tremble with it! Clearly, soone over there had made a move, and they were not weak.
Imdiately after, a soul-shaking tiger's roar vibrated through The Void. Instantly, the gazes of all people and Demon Beasts were drawn toward the sound.
"A bunch of weaklings from the Upper Realm, you truly don't know your place!"
"You want to fight? Co at , damn it! This king is hungry, and I'll be having you for a al today!"
Hearing that childish yet domineering voice, Luo Xiu felt a sudden sense of familiarity.
Kuang Pi's expression tightened. "How could it be that guy?"
The Pig Dragon had a strange look on his face. "It's not that surprising that Xiao Luanzi is here," he said to Kuang Pi. "It'd be weirder if he didn't show up."
As soon as he finished speaking, Luo Xiu stepped forward and squeezed into the crowd.
"Hey, Big Brother, what's the rush? If you're going to watch the excitent, you should bring your little brother along!" the Pig Dragon shouted, hurriedly following him.
A mont later, after pushing through the crowd, Luo Xiu saw a little boy in shorts, bare-chested and radiating an aggressive aura, standing atop a white tiger's head. The boy's upper body was covered in tattoos, which looked quite odd combined with his child-like appearance.
Luo Xiu recognized the white tiger at a glance—it was Yao Ritian, the leader of the Kunlun Four Tiger Generals. Not long ago, during the battle at Mount Green Hills, Luo Xiu had even summoned him.
Luo Xiu's gaze fell on the little boy on Yao Ritian's head. That must be Xiao Luanzi in human form, he thought. For so reason, seeing Xiao Luanzi gave Luo Xiu a deep sense of kinship, even though he had no mory of the boy.
The ones confronting Xiao Luanzi were also acquaintances of Luo Xiu's. It was Huo Hangku and his group!
Beside Huo Hangku, Huo Qian glared at Xiao Luanzi with a dark expression. "Daddy," she said, "this Nine-Headed Kaibright Beast has a pure bloodline. It would be very nourishing."
"I've long heard that this creature has been running rampant in the Lower Realm. Why don't we take care of it right here, today?"
After a brief mont of thought, Huo Hangku gave a slight nod. Several disciples of the Swordfire Divine Sect understood at once and spread out, forming a Sword Array to surround Xiao Luanzi and Yao Ritian.
At this point, both Xiao Luanzi and Yao Ritian grew tense. Although they weren't afraid of these weaklings from the Upper Realm, their fearlessness couldn't change the disparity in their power.
Xiao Luanzi whispered, "Ritian, I'll hold these losers off. You find a chance to run. Once we find my boss, we'll co back and deal with them!"
Huo Hangku's eyes filled with contempt. "Ants from the Lower Realm, now that you've fallen into my hands, where do you think you can run?" he sneered. "How about this? I'll give you ti to call for backup."
Xiao Luanzi was equally disdainful. "Weakling, who are you trying to impress? Do you really think you're soone special? If my boss gets here, you'll have no choice but to get on your knees and kowtow!"
Huo Hangku shook his head with a light chuckle. "Talking to brainless Demon Beasts like you is a complete waste of ti."
"If you can really call your boss here, then by all ans, try. This seat is eager to see just who will be kneeling to whom."
As his words fell, Luo Xiu, who was in the crowd, suddenly stepped forward.
"It seems I've arrived just in ti."
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