Ancient God Ruins

The servant's description was very detailed. Within the Yangang territory, there were numerous families, organizations, and sects. These forces were categorized into super-tier, upper-tier, mid-tier, and lower-tier.

The Na Family and You Family were considered mid-tier forces, while the Thirteen Axes were an upper-tier force.

Within the entire Yangang territory, there were also three super-tier forces!

They were the 'Shifeng Family,' 'Chunyu Family,' and 'Hulei Tribe.'

The Hulei Tribe was a certain barbaric human ethnic group, the Shifeng Family was the City Lord's family, and the Chunyu Family was the leading merchant family in the area.

“Xueluo Crystals are incredibly precious. These three super-tier forces are the most likely to possess Xueluo Crystals.” Luo Feng sat there, tapping his fingers on the armrest. “The most probable source is undoubtedly the City Lord's 'Shifeng Family.' Second would be the Chunyu Family. As for the Hulei Tribe, it's too far away, so there's no need to rush there.”

A Domain Lord must fuse with a Xueluo Crystal to be recognized by the Immortal Temple and qualify to serve as a City Lord.

Therefore...

That City Lord must have already fused with one Xueluo Crystal and, being the most powerful in the territory, undoubtedly had the highest chance of acquiring a second Xueluo Crystal. If he were the City Lord and had fused with one Xueluo Crystal, he would naturally want to obtain a second one to see if he could fuse with it again.

“However, he is a Domain Lord!”

“And I am merely Universe Level 9th-tier. Of course... I have nine layers of domain and am proficient in the origin laws of space and metal. I am confident I can kill a typical Domain Lord of the 2nd or 3rd tier. My only fear is... if he is a Domain Lord of the 7th or 8th tier.” Luo Feng shook his head. Before understanding the opponent's true strength, it was best not to provoke the City Lord for now.

Anyone capable of controlling the Yangang territory would certainly not be easy to deal with.

“Target! The Chunyu Family... Patriarch!” Luo Feng's eyes narrowed, a cold glint flashing within them.

...

The plan was set, but the Chunyu Family was a powerful force second only to the City Lord within the entire Yangang territory. There were many Universe Level experts within the family, and it was even rumored that an old Domain Lord was in secluded cultivation. However, the servant had only heard rumors about the secluded Domain Lord, and its veracity could not be confirmed.

...

The next morning.

Luo Feng's spiritual force subtly connected with the cosmic space fluctuations, allowing him to detect auras within dozens of kilometers through these ripples.

“Hmm? Nake has arrived?” Luo Feng opened his eyes.

“Nake, Cloud Level Unit 892.” Luo Feng immediately transmitted his voice.

...

After the Nabu father and son arrived at the Flying Cloud Pavilion and were about to inquire about the mysterious 'Feng' adult's residence, a voice echoed in their minds: “Nake, Cloud Level Unit 892.”

“Father, Cloud Level Unit 892,” Nake whispered.

“How do you know?” Nabu looked at his son in surprise.

“Brother Feng transmitted it directly into my mind,” Nake quickly said. Nabu, standing beside him, was secretly astonished. This mysterious expert 'Feng' was truly terrifying; he already knew they had arrived without even meeting them in person.

“Let's go!”

Nabu and Nake entered the Flying Cloud Pavilion. Although the Cloud Level area was restricted to outsiders, the Na Family itself was a local power, so they easily found someone to guide them. When the two arrived at Luo Feng's residence, they saw a man in black combat armor standing in the courtyard.

“Brother Feng,” Nake called out.

“Nabu greets Lord Feng, and thanks Lord Feng for saving my son's life.” The silver-haired Nabu bowed respectfully.

“Come in,” Luo Feng said with a smile.

In the living room.

Luo Feng and Nabu sat down, while Nake stood beside his father.

“Lord Feng, if it weren't for you yesterday, my son would probably have lost his life,” Nabu said with emotion. “Just last night, the entire You Family was uprooted... The You Family was a deeply entrenched family, yet because of one wrong step, their family foundation was destroyed overnight. My son was even involved yesterday; just thinking about it sends shivers down my spine.”

“Uprooted?” Luo Feng raised an eyebrow.

“Yes, I just received accurate information,” Nabu sighed, shaking his head. “This time, the You Family borrowed a huge sum of money and acquired a set of armor from the 'Ancient God Ruins' through secret channels. Unfortunately, their team was destroyed yesterday, and the armor was reportedly plundered... The You Family had no way to repay the principal of that enormous debt, let alone the interest. So... those who lent the money, in a fit of rage, killed the You Family members and seized their assets. Even then, it wasn't enough to cover the debt.”

“What kind of place are these Ancient God Ruins, that a set of armor from there is so important?” Luo Feng inquired.

“Lord Feng doesn't know?” Nabu was surprised.

“Brother Feng, I've even heard of the Ancient God Ruins,” Nake said with a smile.

“I only know it's an ancient battlefield, a vast ancient battlefield,” Luo Feng said casually. “I'm just curious why a set of armor from an ancient battlefield is so valuable.”

From the general knowledge books obtained from the Thirteen Axes' spatial ring, Luo Feng had learned some basic information about special places in the Xueluo world.

Very little was mentioned about the Ancient God Ruins.

Ancient God Ruins: A vast, ancient battlefield, spanning hundreds of billions of kilometers in diameter, practically boundless.

The book provided no further details.

Nabu quickly smiled and said, “Most people only know the Ancient God Ruins as an ancient battlefield. But as a businessman, I've learned some hidden information through special channels. I believe... Lord Feng knows about the 'Extraterrestrial Race,' right?”

“I do,” Luo Feng nodded.

“This Extraterrestrial Race is extremely powerful and formidable,” Nabu said with emotion. “Logically, any Universe Level expert should be able to break through the eighteen cloud layers and fly into the outer void. However, any expert who flies into the void... is killed by the Extraterrestrial Race living in that void!”

“We cannot enter the void. But fortunately, it's very difficult for the Extraterrestrial Race to descend,” Nabu chuckled. “I heard that each descent... comes at an extremely high cost for the Extraterrestrial Race.”

Luo Feng was startled.

An extremely high cost?

“A very, very long time ago, in an ancient era,” Nabu reminisced, “at that time, our Xueluo Continent had countless experts, even more than now! And back then... the Extraterrestrial Race descended. The terrifying experts of the Extraterrestrial Race and the army of experts formed by the Immortal Gods of our Xueluo Continent engaged in a war of gods!”

“A war of gods?” Luo Feng blinked.

“Our Xueluo Continent suffered heavy losses, and many ancient Immortal Gods fell. However, despite the great sacrifice! We still drove out the Extraterrestrial Race!” Nabu's eyes shone. “Since that war, the Extraterrestrial Race has never launched another large-scale descent. And that ancient battlefield where a large number of Immortal Gods fought... was named the 'Ancient God Ruins,' because that vast area was indeed shattered and in ruins.”

Beside them, the young Nake's eyes gleamed: “An army composed of numerous Immortal Gods, a war between divine armies, it's truly astonishing.”

Luo Feng smiled.

Ancient God Ruins?

Perhaps, a large number of Immortals did indeed battle there. But to say the 'Extraterrestrial Race' was defeated was ridiculous. Not to mention others... any Venerable or Universe Nation Lord from the Virtual Universe Company could easily destroy the entire Xueluo world.

“The Ancient God Ruins contain many special weapons and armor from the Extraterrestrial Race, as well as armor and weapons from fallen Immortal Gods. Even if they are damaged, they are still very valuable,” Nabu explained. “Moreover, the Ancient God Ruins are filled with extremely heavy Baleful Qi. If a cultivator enters with weak willpower, they will be invaded by the Baleful Qi and become insane.”

“Yet, many people still enter the Ancient God Ruins, hoping to find treasures inherited from Immortals.”

“Furthermore, the heavier one's Baleful Qi, the easier it is to fuse with Xueluo Crystals. This drives countless experts to enter the 'Ancient God Ruins' despite the danger,” Nabu said with emotion. “In short, the Ancient God Ruins are both the most terrifying and the most captivating place, with countless experts from our continent venturing in one after another.”

“Oh?” Luo Feng frowned.

Baleful Qi?

Xueluo Crystals?

The books he had read earlier mentioned that the more one killed, the easier it was to fuse with Xueluo Crystals. Now Nabu said that the heavier one's Baleful Qi, the easier it was to fuse with Xueluo Crystals, which is why countless experts ventured in.

“So, killing is to accumulate more Baleful Qi,” Luo Feng thought. “What kind of treasure is this Xueluo Crystal, and why is it easier for those with heavy Baleful Qi to fuse with it?”

“Ancient God Ruins!”

“If I get more Xueluo Crystals and can't fuse them, I can try going to the Ancient God Ruins,” Luo Feng mused.

...

The arrival of Nabu and Nake put Luo Feng in a good mood, as he learned some information about the Ancient God Ruins, which was crucial to whether he could become a 'Blood Warrior.'

...

At Luo Feng's residence in the Flying Cloud Pavilion.

Luo Feng sat by the second-floor railing, reading a book, while simultaneously connecting a sliver of his consciousness to the Virtual Universe Network. Although he was currently on a training mission... training missions and studying origin laws were not contradictory.

...

At Wuka's manor in Yuxiang Mountain Taichu District.

“Rongjun, Luo Feng, I heard you both started your training missions,” Wuka said, looking at Luo Feng and Rongjun. “What difficulty level did you choose?”

“Difficult,” Rongjun replied.

“Luo Feng, what about you?” Wuka looked at Luo Feng, and Rongjun also turned his gaze.

“Dangerous,” Luo Feng stated.

This immediately startled Wuka and Rongjun. Wuka's eyes widened as he exclaimed, “Luo Feng, taking on a 'Dangerous' level for your very first training mission is too risky!”

“It is very dangerous; I'm already facing some minor troubles,” Luo Feng said helplessly.

“I wouldn't dare be careless with my 'Difficult' level. You're truly crazy, lunatic,” Rongjun said, shaking his head with a smile.

A sliver of his consciousness was in the Virtual Universe Network, while his main body in Yangang City, Xueluo world, began preparations to deal with the Chunyu Family Patriarch. First, he needed to ascertain the Patriarch's appearance and confirm his identity. Second, he needed to understand the layout of the Chunyu Family mansion.

“It's fine,” Luo Feng shook his head. “Alright, I'm leaving. I have important business today, so I can't be distracted.”

“Good luck,” Wuka said.

“Don't lose your life on this training mission,” Rongjun reminded him.

“Don't worry,” Luo Feng said with a smile, shaking his head. Then, his figure vanished into thin air, having left the Virtual Universe Network.

...

In Yangang City, Xueluo world, night fell.

After six days of meticulous investigation and thorough preparation, Luo Feng moved like a gust of wind, silently leaving the Flying Cloud Pavilion. Moments later, he arrived at a sprawling, luxurious mansion covering dozens of kilometers, a residence second only to the City Lord's mansion.

“Chunyu Family!”

The air vibrated, and a figure appeared out of thin air just outside the mansion's courtyard wall. It was Luo Feng.