Ancient Ruins were extremely important. Basically, every Dou Zhe who had explored one—whether from a clan, a sect, or an independent cultivator—would write down the experience in detail and pass it on to later generations. That way, when their descendants encountered Ancient Ruins, they could consult the records left by their predecessors and be prepared for anything. It also counted as a form of cultural inheritance.
Today was no exception. Once the Wind and Lightning Pavilion group returned, they would record what had happened. Yet they had cowered in the back while their enemy had been the first to charge ahead. That was simply too humiliating!
Chang Jie snapped, "You insolent junior! You've repeatedly provoked my Wind and Lightning Pavilion. Do you really think we have no one capable?"
Feng Qing'er watched my back as I headed toward the stone door passage amid the crowd's escort, her gaze unreadable. She said quietly, "Master, this Nalan Ye has always been full of schemes. Yet he is actually the first to enter now. This is unusual—perhaps it is a trap!"
The Thunder Venerable's avatar remained expressionless. "This is his first time here as well. What trap could there be? It would be good to let him scout the way for us."
Fei Tian nodded. "Best if they all die in that passage."
Under the gaze of countless people, our group walked toward the stone door passage. Luo Zhen, Tang Wu, and the others were somewhat hesitant, afraid of encountering danger. I said nothing more and strode ahead, leaving them behind. Then I stepped through the stone door and into the passage.
"Tap! Tap! Tap..."
Clear footsteps echoed through the passage as I went deeper inside. Luo Zhen, Tang Wu, and the others were startled by my boldness. The next moment, Luo Zhen