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Chapter 1162: Ancient Ruins (Part 1)
Chapter 1162: Ancient Ruins (Part 1)
Chapter 1162: Ancient Ruins (Part 1)
Editor: Henyee Translations
“Low!”
The mountain ox beast, a highly intelligent spirit beast, understood Jiang Chengxuan’s intentions and knew it had found a good home.
It lowered its head in gratitude, let out a long, sorrowful bellow, and reluctantly trotted away into the vastness of the plains.
This expansive Ancient Wilderness Plain was as vast as the mountains Jiang Chengxuan had traversed earlier.
The mountain ox beast, blending into this environment, would be as safe as a grain of sand in the desert, with no need for concern about its well-being.
After bidding farewell to the mountain ox beast, Jiang Chengxuan continued deeper into the Ancient Wilderness Plain. Along the way, he encountered many celestial beings and rare plants, different from those found in the mountains.
Though they were not exceptionally rare, the laws they embodied were worth Jiang Chengxuan’s careful study.
As he ventured deeper, the surrounding space began to change. Objects that seemed close often required a long journey to reach, while sometimes, a single step felt like traversing a vast distance in an instant.
This phenomenon confirmed Jiang Chengxuan’s suspicions: some powerful presence was exerting its influence on this plain, causing these spatial distortions.
Determined to uncover the secrets hidden within this place, Jiang Chengxuan pressed on. After an indeterminate amount of time, he began to notice tiny, barely visible cracks appearing in the void around him, shimmering with multicolored light and emitting an enigmatic aura.
Despite his efforts, Jiang Chengxuan’s powers of deduction could not penetrate these cracks to discern their nature.
“It seems the secrets hidden here are indeed significant,” he muttered to himself, withdrawing his probing energy. Suddenly, he felt as if he had stepped into an invisible vortex, a powerful force pulling him in.
Before he could react, a wave of spatial energy engulfed him, and with a hum, he found himself in a new landscape.
To his relief, the surrounding terrain still resembled a plateau, indicating he was still somewhere within the Ancient Wilderness Plain.
However, the lush green grass had transformed into colorful, energy-infused sand, covering the ground like a shimmering tapestry. Mysterious, multicolored celestial lights snaked through the air, visible but intangible.
Before him, a large group of cultivators, dressed in various attires, occupied different areas, some sitting or standing, others conversing in small groups.
These were likely the cultivators mentioned by the merchants in the Wilderness City, gathered here for some significant event.
Most cultivators barely noticed Jiang Chengxuan’s sudden appearance, accustomed to the erratic nature of the place. However, a few turned their attention to him, scrutinizing his presence. Noticing his alchemist’s attire, one man’s eyes lit up, and he approached Jiang Chengxuan.
The man appeared middle-aged, with short black whiskers on his upper lip and sharp, shrewd eyes. “Greetings, Alchemist. May I have the honor of knowing your name?” he asked with a direct smile.
Finding the man’s approach intriguing, Jiang Chengxuan nodded slightly, responding, “Jiang Chengxuan.”
The man’s enthusiasm did not waver at Jiang Chengxuan’s aloof demeanor. To him, aloofness was typical of alchemists, who often carried an air of superiority.
Jiang Chengxuan’s lack of outright disdain even left a favorable impression on him.
“Hehe, I am Liang Tian, a wandering cultivator here in search of ancient ruins,” Liang Tian introduced himself.
His mention of “ancient ruins” piqued Jiang Chengxuan’s interest, finally shedding light on the reason for the congregation of cultivators.
Ancient ruins were remnants of ancient celestial epochs or treasures left behind by long-gone sects, often containing immense wealth and powerful artifacts.
Such places were rare and sought after, making Jiang Chengxuan’s encounter here fortuitous indeed.
“Ancient ruins, you say? That explains a lot,” Jiang Chengxuan mused aloud, his curiosity fully aroused.
Liang Tian, seizing the opportunity, launched into an enthusiastic explanation. “You see, this ruin started showing signs of activity several centuries ago…”
As Liang Tian continued to elaborate, Jiang Chengxuan absorbed every detail, his mind racing with possibilities. Encountering an ancient ruin so soon after beginning his journey through the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain was a stroke of incredible luck.
Determined to explore this potential treasure trove, he decided to join the others in their quest.