Chapter 420 - 419: North Spirit Ruins

Chapter 420: Chapter 419: North Spirit Ruins

Within the Qi Vortex channeled by the North Spirit Stele, disciples from the various sects were pulled in one by one by Spirit Patterns, seemingly drawn into a mysterious space.

’This Qi Vortex contains the Five Elements Power, a force that could tear a person to shreds. However, with the protection from the Inscription Patterns radiating from the Plaque, the Five Elements Power acts as if it has met its own kind and no longer rages.’ Inside the vortex, Ling Fei’s Heart Spirit was sensing every nearby fluctuation.

Ling Fei was filled with anticipation for this trip to the North Spirit Ancient Land.

At the same time, he paid close attention to all the surrounding fluctuations.

After all, caution was essential to survive in these ancient ruins.

The Qi Vortex churned, and his body moved with it at an incredible speed. It felt as if he had traveled a hundred miles, or perhaps even a thousand.

But after just a few breaths, Ling Fei felt the binding force around him dissipate.

Then, a light flashed before his eyes, and a space radiating a dazzling glow appeared in his vision.

WHOOSH!

Simultaneously, his body felt lighter as he landed on a high platform.

When he landed on the platform, a curtain of light wreathed in the five types of Heaven and Earth Essence Qi stood before him.

’This is the North Spirit Platform. Only by passing through the Five Elements Light Curtain ahead can I enter the North Spirit Ruins,’ Ling Fei thought as he landed.

Back in the Lingyun Sect, the elders had already told them everything about the North Spirit Ruins.

Therefore, Ling Fei had a good idea of what trials to expect after entering the North Spirit Ancient Land.

As Ling Fei landed on the North Spirit Platform, whistling sounds rang out beside him as the other geniuses landed one after another.

The disciples from the major sects gathered with their own.

He Tianming, Yuan Chong, and the others gathered by Ling Fei’s side.

Shangguan Wan’Er, however, looked hesitant.

She wanted to join Ling Fei but didn’t want to appear as if she were betraying the Beiming Sword Sect, which would bring trouble to her family.

"Once we pass through this Five Elements Light Curtain, we’ll be inside the North Spirit Ruins!" He Tianming said, his face full of joy.

"Let’s go!" A youth nearby stepped forward, a glint in his eyes, and strode toward the Five Elements Light Curtain.

One by one, they all headed forward.

"They say that passing through this Five Elements Light Curtain leads to different areas of the North Spirit Ruins. Brother Yuan Chong, all of you, take care," Ling Fei said to Yuan Chong and the others.

He was especially concerned for Yuan Chong and Mo Fan.

Yuan Chong was only at the Profound Pill Perfect Realm.

Mo Fan had reached the Celestial Pill Realm.

While this level of Cultivation was quite impressive for an Alchemy Master, among the Martial Arts Cultivators who entered this place, they were undoubtedly vulnerable.

If someone were to target them, it would be extremely troublesome, which was why Ling Fei offered a word of caution.

"Junior Brother Ling, don’t worry. Everyone’s fate is their own. If I meet with misfortune this time, I won’t blame anyone," Yuan Chong laughed heartily.

To him, this was both an opportunity and a risk, but he had long since come to terms with it.

Besides, Grand Alchemist Yuan Chun had given Yuan Chong a few trump cards for this venture into the North Spirit Ruins.

Seeing this, Ling Fei nodded slightly, feeling somewhat relieved. Then, with a flash in his eyes, he shot toward the light curtain ahead.

Lian Shuang and Shangguan Wan’Er followed suit.

WHOOSH! WHOOSH!

The thirty youths plunged into the Five Elements Light Curtain before them.

WHOOSH!

As he plunged in, an incomparably majestic aura swept toward Ling Fei.

He felt his breath catch in his throat.

Light Patterns flickered before his eyes, revealing a world wreathed in golden Essence Qi.

Ling Fei was completely enveloped by this Gold Essence Qi. His Heart Spirit Sensing detected Gold Essence Qi whistling toward him from ahead, each strand as sharp as a blade.

’Gold Essence Qi!’ Ling Fei’s gaze sharpened. As far as he could see, there was no sky and no ground—only golden Gold Essence Qi.

SWISH, SWISH!

Just then, the golden Essence Qi ahead stirred, coming alive and whistling toward Ling Fei.

Each strand of golden Essence Qi was sharp as a blade, slicing through the Void.

The whistling sound was bone-chilling.

’Grand Alchemist Yuan Chun said this Five Elements Light Curtain would manifest Five Elements Attacks to stop people from entering the North Spirit Ruins. I didn’t expect it to be true.’ Seeing this, Ling Fei was inwardly shaken as the Gold Essence before him was seemingly drawn to attack him.

This ruin had existed for thousands of years.

Yet its Restriction remained as powerful as ever. It was incredible, and one couldn’t help but marvel at the astonishing methods of the ancient Great Powers.

’To enter the North Spirit Ruins, I have to get through here.’ Ling Fei’s gaze sharpened, and without hesitation, he pushed forward.

At the same time, Dragon Scales materialized on his skin.

BANG, BANG!

As the Gold Essence Qi raged toward him, Blood Qi erupted from Ling Fei’s body like coiling Golden Dragons, crushing the incoming assault.

After crushing the Gold Essence Qi, Ling Fei pressed onward.

But the farther he advanced, the more immense the Gold Essence Qi became, sweeping toward him like a furious storm.

’Such violent Gold Essence Qi. Every strand is like a sharp blade. An ordinary Cultivator could never pass through this.’ Ling Fei was in awe of its power.

’But while this Gold Essence Qi is violent, it’s still within my limits.’

’Just as the intelligence from the sect suggested, these Restrictions are passable.’

An ordinary Cultivator would naturally be unable to pass.

But who among those who entered this place wasn’t wearing Treasure Armor and wielding a Spiritual Soldier?

Ling Fei manifested his True Dragon Hand. With a mighty sweep of his great hand, he forcefully broke through the Gold Essence Qi and advanced.

It took him a full two hours to reach the end.

But then, a Light Pattern flashed, and a vast space filled with plants and trees appeared before him.

’The Wood Element Space?’ Arriving here, Ling Fei felt the air was incredibly fresh, and he felt completely revitalized.

However, the surrounding vegetation grew at a rapid pace. In the blink of an eye, his path was blocked by endless plants and vines.

Some branches even stretched out to attack him.

SWISH, SWISH!

The plants stabbed like long spears, each strike possessing the might of the Half-step Nascent Soul Realm, forcing Ling Fei to defend with all his strength.

Wielding his Long Sword, he constantly parried, severing the attacking branches.

At the same time, he advanced at top speed.

It was only thanks to his powerful Heart Spirit, which could perceive the slightest detail, that he could manage. An ordinary person could never have withstood such a dense barrage of attacks.

’These plants are even harder to defend against.’

After expending considerable effort, Ling Fei finally passed through the Wood Region.

The next moment, he appeared in a Water Space.

Here, water like an ocean crashed down, submerging him.

’Good thing there are no other creatures here, or it would be too difficult to get through.’ In the end, Ling Fei passed through this region.

Next was the Land of Fire.

Here, great fires raged, a place an ordinary person could never cross.

But for Ling Fei, who possessed the Dragon Spirit Celestial Fire, passing this trial was extremely easy.

The Dragon Spirit Celestial Fire even began to absorb the Fire Essence, strengthening itself.

Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth.

The Five Elements Essence Qi manifested as five regions, blocking everyone’s advance.

But these geniuses were all powerful, and one by one, they broke through.

However, just as Ling Fei passed the final trial, a Forbidden Pattern flashed and pulled him into the North Spirit Ruins.

WHOOSH!

His figure flickered, and Ling Fei was drawn into the North Spirit Ruins like a long rainbow.

As his body streaked across the Void, he released his Heart Spirit and took in the vast, boundless world.

There were mountains and rivers stretching as far as the eye could see.

Overhead, a luminous halo swirled with clouds, but there was no blue sky.

As Ling Fei’s gaze swept over the landscape, he could see birds and beasts in the jungles below.

’The outer perimeter of the North Spirit Ruins is home to Demon Beasts, making this area very dangerous. It’s only safe once you pass through the outer region and enter the core.’ Ling Fei mused after spotting the creatures. ’The core region is isolated by an Array, which prevents those birds and beasts from entering.’

It was, relatively speaking, much safer there.

Moreover, the major inheritances were all located in the core region.

However, to enter the core region, one first had to find specific Array Platforms.

That area was also sealed off by a Restriction.

Ling Fei landed in a valley.

’I wonder where Wan’Er is!’ Ling Fei thought after landing.

He had Shangguan Wan’Er’s communication Waist Token. He took it out, sank his Heart Spirit into it, and immediately sent her a message.

He planned to use this opportunity to discuss her joining the Lingyun Sect.

He sent the message to Shangguan Wan’Er and quickly received a reply.

She was still in the Earth Element Space but was about to get out.

"I’ll wait for you in the North Spirit Ruins," Ling Fei messaged her.

Shangguan Wan’Er then asked him to choose a location that was easy to find and wait for her there.

With that, Ling Fei continued onward.

This land was covered in mountains and flowing rivers, with no shortage of Fierce Beasts.

Ling Fei released his Heart Spirit and began to advance cautiously.

At the same time, he was sensing the nearby fluctuations, hoping to find some Spiritual Essences.

Unfortunately, since a new batch of geniuses entered this area every three years, there weren’t many Spiritual Essences left.

’It seems I’ll have to reach the core region to find any Spiritual Essences,’ Ling Fei thought.

Besides, his main goal was the Pill Hall’s inheritance, so it wasn’t worth wasting time here.

Ling Fei moved forward, trying his best to avoid Demon Beasts, but some still found their way to him.

ROAR!

It was a seven-foot-tall giant bear, entirely jet-black and covered in Scale Armor.

With a roar, it pounced toward Ling Fei. The sharp claws on its massive paws carried a Gang wind that seemed capable of tearing the Void itself.

This was a Demon Beast comparable to the Celestial Pill Perfect Realm. Its aura was powerful, and the black Gang Qi erupting from its massive claws was especially sharp.

The Void distorted wherever the Gang Qi passed.

’What a ferocious bear.’ Ling Fei’s gaze sharpened. He extended his hand, Dragon Scales covering it as he clenched it into a fist and punched.

BANG!

Ling Fei’s fist clashed with the bear’s paw, and the sound of breaking bones rang out.

The thousand-pound giant bear was sent flying backward.

SWISH!

As the giant bear was sent flying, Ling Fei’s Spirit Sword appeared in his hand, and he finished it off with a single stab.

If you didn’t kill this kind of Demon Beast with lightning speed, it would easily attract a pack. Escaping then would not be so simple.

Ling Fei extracted its Demon Pill.

This type of Demon Pill contained rich Heaven and Earth Essence Qi, which could be fed to the Golden Roc.

At the moment, both the Golden Eagle and Yiyi were in Ling Fei’s Dragon Bone Space.

Over the past six months, Yiyi had consumed many Spiritual Essences and had been constantly increasing its strength.

Its aura was even stronger than Ling Fei’s; it had clearly already reached the Nascent Soul Realm.

Yiyi was currently still asleep, apparently recovering from its damaged foundation.

In a public trial like this, Ling Fei had no intention of letting it make an appearance.

After all, even if Yiyi were to act, it would be best to do so from the shadows.

It was Ling Fei’s trump card.