Novel Full Chapter 1935: The Forbidden Zone Incident, the Envoy from Zhetian Sect (Part 2)
Chapter 1935: The Forbidden Zone Incident, the Envoy from Zhetian Sect (Part 2)
Editor: Henyee Translations
Seeing that Jiang Chengxuan was intrigued, the Zhetian Sect envoy’s smile grew even brighter. Seizing the moment, he began pouring out everything he knew:
“Elder Jiang, I’m sure you’re no stranger to the Ancient Forbidden Zones. They’ve existed since the birth of the Ancient Realm itself—mysterious and incomprehensible lands of chaos.”
“Within the Forbidden Zones, all natural laws are twisted. Especially in the depths, even Golden Immortals face grave danger should they force their way inside.”
“The Deep Earth Forbidden Zone is one such region—located closest to our Ancient Realm’s territory. Recently, it seems something unusual has been discovered there by our Zhetian Sect ancestors…”
As the envoy explained, Jiang Chengxuan finally understood why Zhetian Sect had sought him out.
It turned out that the Deep Earth Forbidden Zone had been acting up frequently in recent times. Continuous anomalies and signs of unrest had emerged, prompting Zhetian Sect to dispatch investigators—only to suffer repeated casualties.
Forbidden Zones were among the most taboo and mysterious places in the Ancient Realm. They were unimaginably dangerous—yet sometimes, fortuitous opportunities would erupt from within, luring desperate cultivators to venture in.
Even the mighty Zhetian Sect had profited greatly from these zones in the past. They had entire divisions dedicated to exploring and extracting resources from the Forbidden Zones and thus were more knowledgeable about them than most.
This time, however, the continuous losses raised alarms within the sect. They soon dispatched a Golden Immortal powerhouse to the Deep Earth Forbidden Zone, hoping to suppress the disturbances.
But to their horror, that Golden Immortal nearly failed to return!
When he finally did return to the sect, he was gravely wounded—worse yet, he had been tainted by a strange corruption from within the Forbidden Zone.
The cultivator now lay in a coma, more puppet than man.
The entire Zhetian Sect was shaken. The high elders were deeply unsettled.
The Forbidden Zone wasn’t far from their territory. If a true disaster were to break out, it could mean utter annihilation.
After all, a Golden Immortal was no trivial force—and yet one had nearly perished in this crisis.
Throughout the history of the Ancient Realm, there had been countless immortal sects destroyed by rampaging Forbidden Zones.
Those places could create miracles… or bring ruin.
“So,” Jiang Chengxuan’s eyes sharpened, cutting straight to the point, “you’re planning to gather Golden Immortal experts from nearby sects to jointly suppress the Forbidden Zone’s unrest?”
The Zhetian envoy’s body stiffened for a moment, then he smiled bitterly and nodded with a sigh.
“Elder Jiang is truly wise. Yes, that is precisely the reason I was sent.”
Then, trying to bolster the mood, his eyes lit up and he spoke with conviction:
“However, our Grand Elders are sincere. This is no forced conscription!”
“If Elder Jiang is willing to assist, our Zhetian Sect is more than willing to offer compensation worthy of your prestige!”
The shift in tone was understandable. With the mighty backing of Zhetian Sect, such an offer was indeed enticing.
“Hmm…”
Even with his current strength, Jiang Chengxuan couldn’t help but hesitate, carefully weighing the situation.
He had entered a Forbidden Zone once before—but only at its outermost edge. He had never ventured deep inside.
Truthfully, Jiang Chengxuan held a deep wariness of Forbidden Zones. Back in the Xuanming Immortal Region, he had witnessed firsthand the deadly consequences of their corruption.
One such victim was the former owner of the Scripture of Eternal Manifestation and the Ninefold Bodhi Lotus Lamp—a mysterious Profound Immortal who had tried to break into the Ancient Realm.
While reclaiming fragments of that cultivator’s realm, Jiang Chengxuan had learned of their demise at the hands of the Forbidden Zone’s sinister influence.
The corruption from that incident had followed Jiang Chengxuan afterward, even threatening to destroy the entire Xuanming Immortal Region. The terror of it remained vivid in his memory.
All of this had made Jiang Chengxuan deeply cautious of the Forbidden Zones.
Even after ten thousand years in the Ancient Realm, he had never once considered entering a Forbidden Zone to seek treasures.
“…With my current strength, perhaps I could give it a try.”
But now, he had to consider the possibility seriously.
First, his cultivation had already reached the threshold of Grand Luo Golden Immortal. His confidence had never been stronger.
Second, achieving that next step required a rare, heaven-defying opportunity. Without venturing into places like the Forbidden Zones, such a chance would be nearly impossible to obtain.
Wealth and danger walk hand-in-hand—Jiang Chengxuan understood that clearly.
And in the Ancient Realm, there had indeed been Golden Immortals who emerged from Forbidden Zones reborn, reaching new heights of power.
This opportunity, rare as it was, might be worth seizing.
Furthermore, with a behemoth like Zhetian Sect offering support, he might even gain allies in the venture.
Of course, Jiang Chengxuan knew full well the risks involved.
Despite the talk of “cooperation,” there was no real foundation of trust between him and Zhetian Sect. How much true support could they offer in a crisis?
The Forbidden Zone had already crippled a Golden Immortal. Even Zhetian Sect, with all its power, had no solution.
This was not a matter that could be resolved easily.
A heavy silence fell over the hall. The Zhetian envoy dared not speak, only glancing at Jiang Chengxuan nervously as he waited.
Zhetian Sect’s very act of seeking outside help showed how desperate they had become.
The envoy had come with orders—he had to succeed.
“…Very well. Since your esteemed sect is in such need, how could I, as an ally, turn a blind eye?”
Finally, after a long silence, Jiang Chengxuan spoke with grave sincerity.
The envoy’s relief was instant and overwhelming. Beaming, he nodded furiously.
“Elder Jiang’s righteousness is admirable—like the unending waves of the river!”
“Please be assured—our Zhetian Sect will never let down a true friend!”
Jiang Chengxuan gave a righteous smile in return and asked:
“Then when does your sect plan to depart? How many sect elders are expected to participate?”
These were his most pressing concerns now that he had agreed.
Given Zhetian Sect’s connections, Jiang Chengxuan assumed many Golden Immortals would join the mission. That assumption had influenced his decision to accept.
“Hehe… well… to be honest with you, Elder Jiang…”
The envoy scratched his head awkwardly and said humbly,
“You’re the first one to agree.”
That stunned Jiang Chengxuan. His eyes widened.
It seemed he had underestimated just how terrifying the Forbidden Zones were to the cultivators of the Ancient Realm.
He had thought himself overly cautious, but these native immortals were even more fearful.
“Still… surely more will agree once they see Elder Jiang has joined…”
The envoy scrambled to explain, afraid Jiang Chengxuan might suddenly change his mind.
But Jiang Chengxuan raised his hand and cut him off.
“Since I’ve agreed, I won’t go back on my word. When your sect has assembled the team, send word to me.”
Though surprised, Jiang Chengxuan had no intention of withdrawing.
The more others feared it, the more desperate Zhetian Sect would become.
And when the stakes are high, the rewards rise with them.
In this kind of situation, Zhetian Sect would be forced to sweeten the deal further to ensure Jiang Chengxuan’s full cooperation.
“Good! Excellent! Elder Jiang’s honor leaves me in awe—”
“Enough. That’s all. You may go.”
Seeing that the envoy was about to launch into more flattery, Jiang Chengxuan raised his hand again to stop him.
The envoy smiled sheepishly, bowed deeply in thanks, and took his leave with haste—grateful, relieved, and slightly embarrassed.