Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start
Chapter 1039 - 101: Disturbance in the Forbidden Area of Living Beings

Boom!

A blazing white dragon shone in the deepest depths, its dazzling light illuminating the entire heavens. The dragon, baring its teeth and claws, roared as if it wanted to tear the entire world apart.

The Canglei Ancient Ruins, spreading across hundreds of thousands of miles, were all within its coverage. Gu Chen and the others hadn't even reached the outskirts yet when a bolt of lightning from the deepest depths directly impacted them, chilling everyone there to the bone.

In an instant, a cold chill rose from the spine, enveloping the entire bodies of everyone from Qingyun Academy, including fearsome beings like Yan Qi and Ao Guang.

"Gulp!"

Witnessing such a spectacle, someone swallowed their saliva unconsciously, standing there dumbstruck, nearly scared witless.

Merely a trace of the aura of heavenly punishment that reached this place was enough to shake many profoundly, almost to the point of being unbearable.

Thunder, one of the most terrifying forces in the world, was a forbidden power controlled by the heavens and used to punish living beings, with a destructive power unparalleled and immensely powerful.

After all, this was the power of heavenly punishment. Once it appeared, even Great Powers of the Heaven Realm and the Holy Masters might not withstand it, and even the mightiest had to carefully face it, let alone these weak cultivators who at most only possessed the capacity of the God Transformation Realm.

Gu Chen's expression was also grave. As that thunderbolt flashed past, the burnt smell in the air became even more intense.

"We haven't entered yet, and you still have one last chance to choose, do you want to give up?" The Great Power from Qingyun Academy leading them asked solemnly.

The Canglei Ancient Ruins were indeed extremely dangerous, and once Gu Chen and the others chose to enter, he wouldn't be able to follow.

Because the tribulation of thunder there descended based on strength, being a Great Power of the Heaven Realm, if he followed along with Gu Chen and the others, the tribulation of thunder that would be drawn would only harm them all.

Thus, this Great Power was giving Gu Chen and the others one last opportunity to choose. After entering, although they could also retreat, life and death might not necessarily be in their own hands.

"I am willing to go!" Ao Guang from the Kui Niu Clan said gravely.

Having come this far, he was absolutely not going to give up. Besides, entering the Canglei Ancient Ruins wasn't a certain death sentence; there was a chance of survival, arguably fifty-fifty.

The danger of this place arose from the unpredictable lightning tribulations and the pervasive thunder force that permeated the area year-round.

Beyond that, other dangers weren't so severe.

A fifty percent chance of survival was deemed sufficient by many.

If one were unlucky, then it was just unfortunate.

"I won't give up either!" Yan Qi from the Sun Divine Sparrow Clan also spoke in this manner.

"I feel the same way!"

"I feel the same way!"

Chu Liufeng from the Chu Family, Wang Yuan from the Zifu School, and others also stepped forward, each one expressing their stance with absolute firmness.

Of course, aside from these top geniuses, there were also a small number of people who, upon seeing what the heavenly punishment site was like, opted out and didn't wish to enter.

These individuals would stay here, waiting for Gu Chen and the others to come out.

Alternatively, they could also return to the academy on their own.

"Since you all have made your decisions, I hope you won't regret them later," the Great Power from Qingyun Academy said.

Gu Chen stood in place, his expression serious, his eyes inadvertently meeting those of Chu Yue Ling, the Holy Maiden of Taoxu Road.

"Since the decision has been made, let us set off!"

Under the words of the Great Power of Qingyun Academy, Gu Chen and hundreds of other prodigies moved forward, towards the so-called heavenly punishment site, also known as the rarely-trodden Canglei Ancient Ruins.

As they gradually approached, the burnt smell in the air became more severe, the ground was pitch black, and the temperature also began to rise.

Crackle!

After covering a few hundred more miles, there were occasional flashes of electricity in the air, crackling and popping.

Fortunately, these faint flashes were not very lethal, but they still needed to be cautious.

Because oftentimes, in certain areas, numerous tiny sparks would suddenly emerge, then these sparks would in an instant merge together into a terrifying force of thunder, annihilating everything.

This was also one of the crises of the Canglei Ancient Ruins, requiring constant vigilance.

"It is said that the Canglei Ancient Ruins used to be a vast mountain range, boundless at a glance. The reason it has turned into what it now is, is because, in an extremely distant age, a Thunder Spirit fell here. Thus, the heavens were enraged, and heavenly punishment was meted out, destroying this site," Ao Guang from the Kui Niu Clan spoke up at this moment, his expression somber, sharing such a rumor.

"Thunder Spirit?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Chen's expression shifted slightly, as he had heard of such creatures.

Now, having been in the Upper Realm for almost a year, he was no longer the uninformed newcomer he had been upon arrival, knowing much about many things.

A Thunder Spirit, naturally nurtured and born amid countless thunders, could be considered a child of the heavens, endowed with great fortune. Should it mature, it very well might become an invincible existence across the nine heavens and ten earths, able to look down upon the universe and all heavens.

Yet, such a creature had perished, therefore, the heavens were enraged, brought down calamity, destroyed this land, and left a residual force until now.

"This is but a rumor, not necessarily true," Chu Liufeng of the Chu Family said, clearly not believing in the rumor.

"Not to be believed?" Hearing this, Ao Guang from the Kui Niu Clan scoffed disdainfully, which made Chu Liufeng frown involuntarily.

In dealing with anyone other than Chu Yue Ling, the Holy Maiden of Taoxu Road, Ao Guang always carried such arrogance.

There was no other way, that was just the nature of the dragon clans, a lineage ingrained in their very bones, unchangeable.

At that moment, he proudly exclaimed, "Do you all understand the existence that has annihilated a naturally nurtured Thunder Spirit, which could have roamed through the Six Harmonies and Eight Desolations?!"

Upon hearing this, someone became intrigued. Wang Yuan of the Zifu School's expression changed as he asked, "Who is this great personage?"

"The supreme being of the last major era, a leader across myriad realms, also known as the greatest existence—the Ice Emperor!" Ao Guang of the Chi Dragon Clan declared solemnly.

Even the mention of the "Ice Emperor" made even a proud figure like Ao Guang show due respect, his eyes filled with deep veneration.

Many, including Great Powers, holy masters, and supreme beings, respected the Ice Emperor immensely, treating him as their idol.

"Hmm?!"

As soon as these words were out, Chu Liufeng of the Chu Family's expression immediately became severe. If it was the Ice Emperor, the authenticity of this matter greatly increased.

Even the Thunder Spirit, invincible under the heavens and hailed as a progeny of the sky, could be slain, leaving everyone unable to fathom what this being couldn't achieve.

As for Gu Chen, his heart grew heavy. He knew more information. At the end of the last major era, the Ice Emperor and a group of supreme beings set out to realms beyond, only to return in heavy defeat. Even this supreme individual soon perished afterward, calling himself a failure, his words filled with regret.

Gu Chen found it incredibly hard to imagine, what exactly did the Ice Emperor and his companions encounter at the end of the last major era?

Moreover, it was said that what they encountered during that era might very well resurface, and if so, the upper realms would also repeat the cycle of demise.

With this thought, Gu Chen's heart became even heavier.

At this time, a demon from the Kui Niu Clan spoke up, his sturdy body, albeit humanoid, had a bluish-green skin that looked quite odd.

His name was Kui Xin, and he spoke in a harsh tone, "That is all absurd hearsay recorded in unofficial histories. The Thunder Spirit is the progeny of the heavens, transcendent and invincible across the earth and skies, having transcended the realm of beings, and is a deity. No one can slay it!"

Though he did not specify, the underlying message in his words was clear to all.

That was, the Thunder Spirit is invincible, and even the powerful Ice Emperor couldn't slay it.

The Kui Niu Clan controlled the power of lightning and even their clan's belief might be in the Thunder Spirit, hence they allowed no defamation of the Thunder Spirit.

Ao Guang of the Chi Dragon Clan's expression darkened as he said, "Then explain why the Canglei Ancient Ruins have turned into what they are now?"

Kui Xin scoffed and pointed ahead, "See that? Those black magnetic mountains not far ahead. This place has an unusually specific terrain due to these magnetic mountains, which is why thunder continuously strikes here year-round."

The crowd followed the direction of his finger and indeed spotted several black peaks flashing a metallic sheen, with occasional flickers of silver light.

"So that's the reason." The crowd realized, clearly finding Kui Xin's explanation more convincing than Ao Guang's.

"Humph!"

Ao Guang of the Chi Dragon Clan let out a cold snort, his expression growing darker, clearly upset by Kui Xin challenging his dignity.

Kui Xin wore a cold smile, unafraid as he looked at Ao Guang, even seeming to provoke him into making a move.

After all, the power of thunder permeated this place, and the Kui Niu Clan was most adept at manipulating lightning, making this place Kui Xin's home ground.

Frankly speaking, his combat strength in the Canglei Ancient Ruins was enhanced by at least fifty percent, if not more!

This naturally gave him tremendous confidence.

Thus, in this place, except for Chu Yue Ling, the saintess of Taoxu Road, Kui Xin feared no one!

However, although Ao Guang was arrogant, he was not foolish, and he clearly saw this advantage, so he chose not to engage in a fight.

At that moment, everyone's gaze turned to Chu Yue Ling, expecting her, with the backing of Taoxu Road, to know why the Canglei Ancient Ruins had become what they were now.

Even in such a perilous location, the saintess of Taoxu Road remained composed, like a celestial maiden aloof from the world, as if there was nothing on earth that could perturb her

Seeing everyone's gaze turn to her, Chu Yue Ling spoke softly, "Both statements could be true, or both could be false. Each has some basis, but the period is too long ago, and relevant records are hard to find now."

Afterward, the matter was dropped, and they continued to explore further.

Meanwhile, just as Gu Chen and his group had entered the outskirts of the Canglei Ancient Ruins, a major event occurred in the East Profound Region, shocking the entire realm.

The long dormant Forbidden Area of Evil King Mountain stirred, unleashing a vast number of demons that wreaked bloodshed across a large state, devouring tens of millions of beings!

As soon as this news emerged, the entire East Profound Region was shaken. The emergence of the Forbidden Area meant a large-scale bloodbath, confirmed time and again throughout history.

At that moment, the numerous states in the East Profound Region, with their countless beings, were all stricken with fear, everyone fearing for their safety.

Not just the common folk, but even the Da Sect, holy lands, and other titanic forces were extremely anxious upon learning of this news.

Top leaders of these forces, saints in their own right, upon hearing of the anomaly at Evil King Mountain, showed expressions even more grave.

Because, they had not forgotten what the East Profound Region went through the last time the Evil King Mountain emerged!

If not for the Da Sect's Dao Master appearing last time, the entire East Profound Region might have fallen directly at that time!

This time as the Evil King Mountain re-emerged, even if it was eventually driven back to the Forbidden Area, it would still cause extremely severe damages to the East Profound Region.

"With the disturbance in the Forbidden Area, immediately raise the Protective Mountain Formation's alert level to the highest. I must be informed at the first sign of any anomaly!"

Many top leaders, who were saints at their echelons, issued such orders, instructing everyone to maintain constant vigilance.

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