223 Staying in the Void (1)


    A momentter, Jiang Ming finished listening to the ck-robed young man’s exnation and finally understood some of the reasons for the appearance of immortal cultivators here.


    It seemed that something that had been found in the ck Rock Ruins back then had recorded some information rted to a few secret areas outside the ck Rock Ruins.


    One such area was in the depths of this mountain range.


    “However, the difficulty of this secret area is rtively low. The major forces have agreed that only Qi Refinement Realm disciples are allowed toe here to gain experience. If anyone vites the rules, they will be severely punished by all parties.” Li Xu, the ck-robed young man, continued to exin, “Moreover, this was very sudden news to us. There are still a few years left before the ck Rock Ruins opens. Many Qi Refinement Realm geniuses did not make it to the Litfire Region in time. There shouldn’t be too many people from the outer regions this time. Weck manpower this time as well.”


    Jiang Ming nodded slightly. No wonder immortal cultivators would suddenly appear in this ce with thin spiritual energy.


    Then, he started to worry about Lu Xiaoyu. He did not know who had captured her or if something had happened to her.


    “It’s not a good idea to run around in a panic. Let’s go with the flow. Maybe we can find Lu Xiaoyu when we get to that secret ce!”


    During his conversation with Li Xu, he also asked if he had seen any mortal women on the mountain. However, he had only heard that some small factions would get mortals to scout the way. The trial team from the Green Feather Cultivation Academy was not like that and would not do such a thing.


    Jiang Ming could see that Li Xu had the intention to win him over. Thus, he nodded and said, “In that case, I’ll need your help. However, let’s make it clear that the treasures belong to whoever finds them first. I don’t wish for there to be any conflict between the two of us.”


    In fact, Jiang Ming did not care at all. However, he still had to act like an immortal cultivator on an adventure.


    Sure enough, when Li Xu heard Jiang Ming’s words, he was secretly relieved. He was a normal immortal cultivator.


    The two of them rushed into the depths of the mountain forest. Jiang Ming also discussed some other topics with Li Xu. After all, he came from a big force, and his understanding of the world of immortal cultivation was notparable to that of an individual cultivator like him.


    “What exactly are the origins of the ck Rock Ruins?” Jiang Ming asked. “Why are forces like the three grotto-heavens and the Green Feather Cultivation Academy participating in its trial?”


    Li Xu smiled. “This was indeed a secret that not many people knew about back then. However, it is no longer a secret. The ck Rock Ruins was originally a trial ground for disciples set up by a blessednd ten thousand years ago. However, that blessednd seemed to be pursuing some shocking goal, and in the end, the entire sect was destroyed, and the blessednd disappeared without a trace. It wasn’t until thest opening of the ck Rock Ruins when the almighty voice was heard, did people discover that it was connected to that blessednd. And ording to rumors, the ck Rock Ruins might be a legacy that the blessednd left behind on purpose to pass on some information to future generations.”


    Jiang Ming was shocked. How was a blessednd annihted like that?


    “What were they after?” Jiang Ming could not help but ask.


    “I really don’t know.” Li Xu shook his head. “Perhaps Lord Li Qianya knows some secrets. However, he has never told us. From the little I know, in order to achieve that goal, the blessednd seemed to have explored many different paths. The ck Rock Ruins are rted to one of the paths of exploration, and it’s all rted to martial arts!”


    “Martial arts?” Jiang Ming was stunned. He thought of Clearwater City, where martial arts were popr, and also the mortal world at the border of the Litfire Region.


    “ording to ancient records, ten thousand years ago, martial arts were extremely popr in the world of immortal cultivation. Top martial artists couldpete with the mighty immortal cultivators. It was an era of brilliance, producing all kinds of monstrous geniuses. However, after that, it was as if it had reached its peak and then declined. Only the path of immortal cultivation remains here.” Li Xu sighed. “Even those ancient records don’t have much information about what happened. It’s as if it’s a taboo topic. The only thing we can be sure of is that the turning point of prosperity and decline seems to coincide with the destruction of the blessednd rted to the ck Rock Ruins.”


    Jiang Ming’s mood fluctuated as he listened. He did not expect that there would be such a secret in the immortal cultivation world.


    He also felt a little emotional. Li Xu was only a follower of a genius. However, he knew so many secrets. He was much better than him, a poor individual cultivator of Xiaoqian Mountain.


    However, it did not matter. He was immortal and had all the time in the world to gather wisdom.


    * * *


    The sky was getting dark, and the two of them entered a valley in the depths of the mountain forest.


    “Where is he?” Li Xu looked at the extinguished bonfire, somewhat dumbfounded.


    Jiang Ming was also speechless. ‘Are you f*cking ying with me?’


    Suddenly, a faint light appeared before him and flew toward Li Xu.