Soon, a man and a fox arrived at the entrance to the Ancient Forbidden Land! Even before entering, the aura emanating from this place made their hearts race with fear. Inside, there must be unprecedentedly formidable enemies. No one knew what powerful foes lurked within the Ancient Forbidden Land, and no one could guarantee they would come out alive.
At this moment, Xiao Qi stopped and looked back at Chu Yang, saying, "When I was a child, I heard some secrets about the Ancient Forbidden Land. It's also known as the Life Forbidden Zone. Throughout history, the number of beings who have entered and come out alive can be counted on one hand."
"Legend has it that in ancient times, a Great Emperor of old perished in this forbidden zone. After his death, he transformed into a sea of consciousness that spans the Ancient Forbidden Land."
"Within, there are not only endless dangers but also the Dao techniques left behind by this ancient Great Emperor, nurturing many divine heavenly treasures. The opportunities inside are unimaginable. Perhaps we can find the medicine that can completely heal your injuries, or maybe even a divine item that can lift the bloodline curse within me."
"However, this forbidden land is inhabited by countless powerful beings, each with sky-reaching cultivation. Anyone who can survive here is incredibly formidable, possessing earth-shaking abilities. Moreover, there may be terrifying, ominous forces that can devour one's soul and body."
"Calling it a nine-death, one-life situation is not an exaggeration. Are you sure you want to enter?"
The dangers of the Ancient Forbidden Land were well-known among all cultivators throughout history. Many powerful beings had tried to enter seeking divine treasures but never returned.
The mere mention of the forbidden land's name struck fear into the hearts of all on the Myriad Spirits Continent.
No cultivator wanted to venture into the Ancient Forbidden Land.
Chu Yang smiled calmly. "Since I've chosen this path, there's no turning back."
"Living or dying together, what does it matter?"
The little fox was stunned, seeing Chu Yang's determination, and decided not to persuade him further. They chose to enter the entrance to the Ancient Forbidden Land.
As soon as they entered, the howling dark wind felt like an invisible claw, constantly eroding their bodies.
The little fox looked at Chu Yang with concern, then used her spiritual power to shield him by her side.
After all, Chu Yang was no different from an ordinary person at this moment, and the dark wind in the forbidden zone could easily destroy his body.
Throughout history, no one like Chu Yang, with no strength at all, had dared to venture into the Ancient Forbidden Land.
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The cultivators watching were moved.
The four words "Ancient Forbidden Land" represented the end of life!
Even with their current cultivation as quasi-emperors or great emperors, they wouldn't dare to venture in recklessly.
The powerful beings hidden within did not frighten them as much as the extremely terrifying forces of misfortune present in the forbidden land.
Anyone touched by the ominous forces would not survive.
Even those who miraculously entered and successfully exited the forbidden land could not avoid a tragic end in their later years due to the contamination of misfortune.
This was a colossal karmic entanglement that even a great emperor would avoid.
All beings on the Myriad Spirits Continent knew that the forbidden zone contained countless treasures and opportunities.
Yet, only a few dared to try, unless they were truly desperate and pushed to the brink.
The cultivators marveled at the Heavenly Emperor's audacity.
However, their hearts were also filled with confusion and bewilderment.
The Heavenly Emperor was now merely a mortal, and the little fox beside him bore a bloodline curse that could kill her at any moment. Her cultivation could not be fully unleashed.
How could they survive the Ancient Forbidden Land with such combat power?
"Perhaps, the only one who will come out of the forbidden land is the Heavenly Emperor. That little fox might die in there," someone speculated.
"Indeed. If they both survived, why wasn't that little fox seen by the Heavenly Emperor's side later?"
"We couldn't see the content on the Heavenly Scroll at that time, but the Heavenly Emperor mentioned it was an alternative cultivation method! Maybe there are divine items in this forbidden land that can help the Heavenly Emperor rebuild his cultivation!"
The cultivators discussed fervently.
The Heavenly Emperor's previous display of talent was due to his possession of the Supreme Bone and the Invincible Sword Heart, both invaluable treasures.
Even if they wanted to learn, it was unattainable for them! But now, the Heavenly Emperor clearly aimed to rebuild his path with an alternative cultivation method. They couldn't fathom what kind of extraordinary technique it was that allowed him to later achieve such cultivation, suppressing all heavens and worlds single-handedly.
In their view, the Heavenly Emperor's ability to overpower other great emperors and possess unmatched combat power must have relied on the supreme Dao methods recorded in the Heavenly Scroll.
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Not long after entering the Ancient Forbidden Land, Chu Yang and Xiao Qi encountered a significant obstacle.
A sinister, eerie pool stretched before them.
Dark, ominous energy continuously emanated from the water, with bubbling like boiling water on the surface.
A ghostly wailing seemed to echo from the depths of the pool.
Chu Yang even saw faint, skeletal remains appearing on the eerie surface.
These remains looked like a mummified hand, terrifyingly sinister.
Xiao Qi's expression darkened. She looked at the water and said gravely, "This is the Netherworld Pool."
In the Ancient Forbidden Land, the Netherworld Pool ranked among the top five most terrifying and dangerous things!
The Netherworld Pool had no fixed location; it could appear out of nowhere in any part of the forbidden land.
It was called the Netherworld Pool because, according to legend, it was a cursed body of water.
In ancient times, a Great Emperor named Youming ventured into the forbidden zone but was contaminated by misfortune and died with hatred.
Before dying, the misfortune consumed him, and his endless resentment transformed into the current Netherworld Pool, spreading ominous power everywhere.
Hearing this, Chu Yang's expression also turned grim.
The Netherworld Pool blocked their path, and to continue deeper into the forbidden land, they had to cross it!
But crossing the Netherworld Pool would inevitably bring contamination by misfortune, leading to certain death.
Could they retreat now? After a long silence, Chu Yang said, "Since the Netherworld Pool moves randomly, we will wait until it disappears before moving forward."
Rushing through the Netherworld Pool was definitely not a wise choice.
Xiao Qi nodded in agreement. This was the only option.
Fortunately, there was a clear lake not far away, filled with fish and shrimp.
Together, they quickly caught several big fish, carefully ensuring they were not contaminated by misfortune, before starting a fire to roast the fish.