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The next day, outside Wild Desolate Town, a vast crowd gathered, their clamorous voices merging into a thunderous roar that spread far and wide.
Mo Yu's group stood alongside Xiao Yan's at the rear. Faced with a crowd of several thousand people, even the combined forces of the two groups seemed minuscule.
Not far ahead of this massive gathering stood a primeval forest exuding an ancient aura.
Towering trees, each hundreds of meters tall, loomed like giants.
Deep within the forest, a sinister darkness spread, occasionally pierced by the ferocious roars of beasts, sending shivers down the spines of all present.
"No wonder it's called the Ancient Wasteland Region—it truly lives up to its name," Xiao Yixian murmured softly.
Beneath those towering trees, everyone felt a profound sense of insignificance—a smallness that stemmed from the weight of ancient history. This place was said to be the oldest region on the continent.
Mo Yu nodded in agreement, withdrawing his gaze. He then turned to Xiao Yan and said, "Aside from the forces visible on the surface, there are likely many hidden factions entering the Ancient Wasteland Region this time. We must remain vigilant."
Xiao Yan nodded, his expression also tinged with solemnity.
Shortly after Mo Yu spoke, the massive crowd began to stir restlessly, evidently ready to charge forward.
"Boom!"
As thousands of people moved simultaneously, the ground trembled. Amid loud shouts, countless figures darted forward, rushing impatiently into the silent, ancient forest.
Mo Yu's and Xiao Yan's groups, however, did not set off immediately. They waited for about half an hour before Mo Yu finally stood up, glancing at the now-chaotic forest. With a wave of his hand, he instructed, "Let's move. Be careful, everyone!"
At his command, Mo Yu tapped his toe lightly against the ground and shot forward like a shadow toward the ancient forest. Behind him, Qing Zhi and the others, along with Xiao Yan's group, followed closely.
"Swoosh!"
As Xiao Yan stepped into the forest, the surrounding light dimmed abruptly. The air became thick with the scent of decaying leaves, which permeated from all directions.
Once inside, Mo Yu's group moved quickly. In less than ten minutes, they had advanced several miles.
During this time, no significant incidents occurred. Even the occasional ferocious beasts they encountered were swiftly overwhelmed and reduced to pulp by the surrounding crowd.
Despite the smooth progress, Mo Yu's group remained vigilant.
After all, this was the Ancient Wasteland Region.
As they continued, the edge of the domain receded further and further behind them.
"Swoosh!"
In the dim light of the forest, several figures darted through the trees before stopping suddenly atop a massive trunk.
"There's poison mist in the air," Xiao Yixian said, her beautiful eyes scanning the surroundings. Her sensitivity to toxins allowed her to detect the faint presence of poison as soon as it appeared.
Hearing this, the others were startled. Poison mist was a troublesome hazard in the Ancient Wasteland Region. If inhaled excessively, even a Dou Zun expert could succumb.
Fortunately, Xiao Yixian had prepared detoxifying pills, so the poison mist posed no immediate threat.
"Let's go," Mo Yu said softly after everyone had taken the antidote pills. He then increased his speed.
As they advanced, the poison mist grew denser.
At the same time, screams began echoing from the surroundings. Evidently, the reckless and greedy individuals who had charged ahead were paying a heavy price.
Mo Yu and Xiao Yan felt no sympathy for them.
The dangers of the Ancient Wasteland Region were well-known. Those who let greed cloud their judgment were courting death.
"Boom!"
While navigating through the mist, a powerful surge of Dou Qi erupted from ahead.
Sensing this, Mo Yu slowed down and descended to the ground. His gaze landed on a corpse lying on a clearing, its body blackened and its face frozen in terror and regret.
"A Dou Zun expert," Xiao Yan sighed softly.
The unfortunate individual had been a genuine Dou Zun, yet even they had fallen victim to the poison mist.
"This poison mist seems peculiar. A Dou Zun can envelop themselves entirely in Dou Qi, which should normally render them immune to toxins," Qing Lin remarked, her tone thoughtful.
Xiao Yixian narrowed her eyes. She captured a wisp of the mist with her hand and exhaled softly. "This isn't poison mist; it's poison insects," she said gravely.
"Poison insects?" Cai Lin was stunned. She stared at the mist but saw no sign of any creatures.
"These insects are incredibly small—so small they're invisible to the naked eye. They float through the forest, and what people inhale are actually billions of microscopic poison insects. They likely entered your bodies as well. However, my body contains potent toxins that killed them as soon as they entered me," Xiao Yixian explained.
Hearing this, Mo Yu nodded and immediately instructed, "Qing Zhi, take care of it."
At his command, Qing Zhi stepped forward. With a wave of his sleeve, an overwhelming chill erupted, blanketing the forest in frost.
"Screech!"
As the cold spread, sharp screeches filled the air, as though countless poison insects were freezing in an instant.
Though these insects could even trouble Dou Zun experts, they were powerless against a Ban Sheng.
With the area cleared, the mist recoiled, retreating far from Mo Yu's group.
"Let's go," Mo Yu said calmly, gesturing for the group to proceed.
"Even this layer of poison mist alone is enough to stop 80% of people outside. The Ancient Wasteland Region truly deserves its fearsome reputation," Xiao Yan remarked, leading his group from the Falling Star Pavilion to follow Mo Yu's.
Thanks to Qing Zhi's efforts, the group finally broke free of the mist half an hour later.
At the edge of a massive boulder, Mo Yu's gaze fell ahead. A colossal chasm, hundreds of meters wide, lay before them.
The chasm was deep, its depths shrouded in poisonous vapors that obscured its bottom. Beyond it, an endless chain of towering mountains stretched into the horizon.
These ancient peaks, tens of thousands of meters high, resembled coiled dragons. An aura of antiquity and desolation emanated from them, permeating the heavens and earth.
There, lay the true Ancient Wasteland Region!
"Let's go."
Mo Yu waved his hand, then lightly tapped the boulder with his toes. His figure shot up like a roc taking flight, quickly soaring through the air toward the other side of the chasm.
Behind him, the group swiftly followed.
By noon, the ancient region resounded with long, feral beast roars that reverberated violently in the sky.
"Boom!"
A ferocious streak of Dou Qi suddenly burst out from the forest, violently striking a massive ferocious beast. The toxic energy imbued in the attack instantly severed the beast's vitality. Its roar hadn't even reached its throat before it fell silent, and its colossal body crashed heavily to the ground.
As the massive beast collapsed, several figures emerged from the forest—it was none other than Mo Yu and his group, who had ventured into the desolate ancient domain.
"Let's take a break and wait for the elder from Falling Star Pavilion to return from scouting," Mo Yu said after glancing at the fallen magical beast.
During the journey, Mo Yu had witnessed the dangers of this ancient domain. Thus, when the elder from Falling Star Pavilion volunteered to scout ahead, he readily agreed.
After a brief rest, the sound of wind breaking came from the front. An elderly figure swiftly appeared before Mo Yu and the others—it was the very elder who had gone to scout.
"Elder Qing Cheng, what did you find?" Xiao Yan asked, raising his head.
"There aren't any particularly dangerous areas ahead," Elder Qing Cheng replied, "but I encountered a group that appears to be from the Tian Ming Sect."
"And it seems the Tian Ming Sect is pursuing the Flower Sect."
"Flower Sect?" Xiao Yan's face showed a hint of puzzlement before he turned to Mo Yu, as though recalling something.
Sure enough, Mo Yu's expression had turned dark, and he said coldly, "Where are they?"
In the ancient mountain range filled with a timeless aura, several figures darted through the air like lightning, faintly exuding a sense of desperation.
Leading them was a woman dressed in a white gown. As she moved, her skirt fluttered, exuding a noble and elegant aura. Her stunningly beautiful face seemed to brighten the wild surroundings.
This woman could only be Yun Yun, now the sect master of the Flower Sect.
Behind Yun Yun was a delicate and beautiful young woman—Nalan Yanran. Alongside the master and disciple pair were three to five elderly elders of the Flower Sect.
"Hehehe, Sect Master Yun Yun, you can't escape. Why resist? Besides, being favored by our vice sect master should be considered your fortune. Both master and disciple serving one man—it could become quite the story," came a shrill, mocking laugh from behind Yun Yun's group.
The words made Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran's expressions turn grim.
"Shameless scoundrel!" Nalan Yanran gritted her teeth and shouted angrily.
"Ah, I like that title," replied a shadowy figure perched on a tree branch ahead. It was an old man dressed in black, exceedingly tall and thin, resembling a bamboo pole. He raised his head, grinning wickedly at Nalan Yanran.
"Whoosh, whoosh!"
As the man appeared to block their path, hurried wind-breaking sounds came from behind. A dozen figures swiftly arrived, landing on the open ground behind Yun Yun's group.
"Hehe, Sect Master Yun Yun, I told you there was no escape," said the leader of the group, a middle-aged man with pale skin, dressed in luxurious purple robes—the vice sect master of the Tian Ming Sect, Liu Cang.
Standing behind Liu Cang was a man holding a purple fan, none other than Yaohua Liangjun who had once been scared off by Mo Yu.
At this moment, Liu Cang smiled at Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran, his tongue licking his lips in excitement. Such an unparalleled master-and-disciple pair would surely inspire envy if he claimed them as his playthings, especially since the master was the sect leader of the Flower Sect.
"Capture them!" Liu Cang commanded, unable to suppress his desire.
At his order, the Tian Ming Sect powerhouses responded in unison. Their figures flashed, surrounding Yun Yun's group. Waves of Dou Qi surged from their bodies, filling the air.
Despite Yun Yun having reached the level of Eight-Star Dou Zun thanks to the inheritance of Granny Hua, she was still overwhelmed by the sheer number of strong foes.
"Thud!"
Moments later, under the combined assault of several Tian Ming Sect experts and Yaohua Liangjun, Yun Yun spat blood and staggered backward. Her body slammed heavily against a boulder, and a muffled groan escaped her lips.
"Sect Master Yun Yun, once our vice sect master has properly tamed you, I wonder if Mo Yu will still want you," Yaohua Liangjun sneered wickedly as he approached Yun Yun. The iron fan in his hand aimed mercilessly for her abdomen.
Seeing the incoming attack, Yun Yun bit her lip and tried to summon her Dou Qi for a counterattack. However, just as she moved, a deafening sound of wind breaking thundered from the sky.
A brilliant violet-gold lightning suddenly erupted across the horizon, transforming into a colossal hand. It struck Yaohua Liangjun like a bolt of lightning. The terrifying power reduced him to ashes amidst a low, muffled explosion.
The abrupt and gruesome end of Yaohua Liangjun left the surrounding Tian Ming Sect experts stunned. Fear filled their faces as they looked at the tall figure wreathed in violet-gold lightning. Without hesitation, they began retreating.
"Tian Ming Sect, are you courting extermination?"
The figure shrouded in purple-gold lightning spoke, his thunderous voice echoing like a storm.
Liu Cang's face darkened as he heard the ominous warning, his expression growing increasingly grim.
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