Chapter 419 - 418: Opening of the North Spirit Ruins

Chapter 419: Chapter 418: Opening of the North Spirit Ruins

Lian Shuang wore an indifferent expression and had no interaction with Ling Fei, as if nothing had happened the day before.

Seeing this, Ling Fei was a little surprised but didn’t say anything.

"Alright, let’s move out!" After everyone had gathered, Sect Leader Yuan led them in flight toward the North Spirit Platform.

At the same time, people from the other sects were also leading their disciples toward the North Spirit Platform.

Soon, the geniuses from twenty-one sects had all gathered on the North Spirit Platform.

With the opening of the North Spirit Ruins this time, thirty geniuses would be allowed to enter.

Xu Zitao had obtained two spots, so one person from the Beiming Sword Sect also got a chance because of him.

Ling Fei had also obtained two spots, and Yuan Chong received this opportunity.

This made the other geniuses incredibly envious.

On the North Spirit Platform, the Cultivators from every sect stood tall.

Xu Zitao wore a grim expression as he glanced coolly toward the high platform where the Lingyun Sect disciples were standing.

His eyes were filled with a chilling killing intent.

"I’ve already made arrangements regarding Ling Fei. Don’t waste your time on him for now. Just focus on your own tasks. The bigger picture is what matters," Beiming Huahai said to Xu Zitao via voice transmission. "There can’t be a single mistake in our plan!"

"Mm." Xu Zitao nodded slightly. He wasn’t in too much of a hurry about it. As long as their plan succeeded, killing Ling Fei would be trivial—the entire Southern Wilderness would become his domain. He understood the priorities, but every time he saw Ling Fei, he still couldn’t suppress his murderous intent.

Beside Xu Zitao were several other geniuses, including Shangguan Wan’Er. Her eyes shifted as she continuously watched Ling Fei in the distance.

At this moment, her feelings were very complicated.

’This is probably our last meeting, isn’t it?’ Shangguan Wan’Er thought.

"Haha, since everyone has arrived, let’s open the North Spirit Ruins together!" Vice Sect Leader Jiang announced with a laugh from the high platform.

When his voice rang out, the entire area fell silent.

Then, the Sect Leaders of the five major sects—the Lingyun Sect, the Beiming Sword Sect, the Great Sun Thunder Sound Temple, the Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers, and the North Sea Sect—all flipped their palms, each revealing a Spiritual Token that radiated an ancient aura.

These were the North Spirit Tokens, the plaques used to open the North Spirit Ruins. There were five in total, each controlled by one of the five great sects.

To open the North Spirit Ruins, all five Spiritual Tokens had to be activated together, forming a complete Inscription Pattern to trigger the ruins’ Array Pattern.

These five Spiritual Tokens were once items fought over by all the sects in the Southern Wilderness.

In the end, however, they were obtained by the five most powerful sects.

As Vice Sect Leader Jiang’s voice fell, the Spiritual Tokens in the hands of the five Sect Leaders flickered with Light Patterns and were activated.

WHOOSH!

The Inscription Patterns shot toward the sky, weaving together in the Void before them.

Upon closer inspection, each Inscription Pattern represented a different Mystical Technique.

’It’s Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth—five types of Mystical Technique Patterns.’ Ling Fei looked up and, after sensing them for a moment, discovered their profound nature.

The Cultivators from every sect stared intently at the Void.

At that moment, the five Inscription Patterns were weaving together, seemingly forming a complete Five Elements Spirit Pattern.

Once the Five Elements Spirit Pattern successfully coalesced, under the guidance of the five Sect Leaders, it imprinted itself upon the giant stele ahead that stood tall like a sharp sword.

HUMMM!

The Spirit Seal was drawn into the giant stele at the center of the North Spirit Platform, instantly causing the ancient patterns carved on its surface to rise into the air.

A dazzling light burst forth.

Then, everyone saw the patterns on the giant stele intertwine as if they had come to life, forming a massive vortex that coiled around it.

The vortex grew larger and larger, emanating an ancient and obscure aura. From a distance, it seemed to be connecting to another world. At this point, the disciples of every sect understood that this giant, heaven-piercing stele on the North Spirit Platform was the very key to opening the North Spirit Ruins.

Finally, when the vortex stabilized into a passageway and stopped growing, the Elders of the major sects flipped their palms and put away their Spiritual Tokens.

Gazing at these Spiritual Tokens, the Elders from many of the smaller sects had faces burning with desire.

If one could gather all five of these Plaques, it would mean gaining control over the North Spirit Ruins.

Unfortunately, in thousands of years, no sect had ever become powerful enough to possess all five Plaques and monopolize the North Spirit Ruins.

"The North Spirit Ruins are now open. Any genius who has obtained a North Spirit Plaque may enter. Those without a Plaque must not try to force their way in. Otherwise, not only will you be unable to exit the ruins, but you will also likely be torn to shreds by this vortex of Restriction," Vice Sect Leader Jiang said in a grave voice as the passageway opened.

In the past, people had tried to force their way into the North Spirit Ruins.

Unfortunately, even Nascent Soul Realm Powerhouses were torn to shreds.

These ancient ruins reject such powerful experts.

Even ordinary Cultivators must possess a Secondary Plaque, copied from one of the five Main Plaques, to be able to enter.

This was a rule they had established based on the experiences of their predecessors.

"It’s finally open! Junior Brother Ling, let’s go in! I heard that to get through the North Spirit Ruins, you have to pass a bunch of tests," Yuan Chong said, his face full of excitement.

This time, those from the Lingyun Sect who had earned entry into the North Spirit Ruins through the Martial Arts competition were Ling Fei, Lian Shuang, He Tianming, and Zhao Fan.

In addition to them, there were also Yuan Chong and Mo Fan.

Thus, the Lingyun Sect had obtained six spots in total.

It could be said that this was the most spots the Lingyun Sect had obtained for entry into the North Spirit Ruins in a single batch in over a hundred years.

Of course, the Beiming Sword Sect didn’t have a small number either, as Xu Zitao had also obtained two spots.

"Since the North Spirit Ruins are open, let’s get moving," Ling Fei said to the fellow disciples beside him.

"Alright!" Beside him, He Tianming and Zhao Fan both nodded.

Only Lian Shuang remained indifferent.

"You must be careful inside the North Spirit Ruins," an Elder advised as he saw them preparing to leave.

"We’ll be careful," Yuan Chong replied, his face full of anticipation.

They had long heard stories about the North Spirit Ruins.

So, they all had a general idea of what to expect.

And so, the group shot through the Void, flying toward the Qi Vortex.

At the same time, the Plaques in the hands of Ling Fei and the others activated, producing Inscription Patterns that enveloped their bodies.

SWOOSH! SWOOSH!

The thirty geniuses flew into the Qi Vortex ahead, one after another.

"What a shame I couldn’t get in," Fang Yuan sighed, her face full of regret.

She had reached twenty-ninth place in the Martial Arts competition; she was just one spot away.

Many other geniuses also looked regretful.

However, to cultivate geniuses and prevent the resources of the North Spirit Ruins from being quickly depleted, the sects had only set a quota of thirty spots.

Otherwise, if too many people entered, the resources and treasures within the ruins would be exhausted.

Therefore, only top-tier geniuses were permitted to enter.

"The North Spirit Ruins were left behind by a Great Power from the Ancient Era. If Ling Fei and the others can gain something from it, they will benefit immensely!" Master Yuan Lang said in a low voice.

The other Elders also had faces full of anticipation.

This was especially true for Ling Fei. He was already so dazzling; if he were to make more gains in the North Spirit Ruins, just how exceptionally brilliant would he become?

All the Elders who had disciples entering the North Spirit Ruins wore looks of expectation.

At this moment, Beiming Huahai’s eyes narrowed, and the corners of his mouth curved into a sinister smile.

’If there are no surprises, everything will go according to plan,’ Beiming Huahai thought to himself. ’With Young Master Xu there, nothing can go wrong.’

Beiming Huahai was still full of confidence in Xu Zitao.

Even though he had once been defeated by Ling Fei.

However, Xu Zitao’s identity filled Beiming Huahai with complete confidence.

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