Blackstone Undercurrents, Blood Blade's Watch

"How do we get to Black Stone City?" Cang Ya asked in a deep voice, his sharp gaze fixed on Yan Feng. "Are there any dangerous places we must avoid along the way?"

Feeling the power binding him loosen a little more, Yan Feng relaxed slightly and answered rapidly, "From here to Black Stone City, the usual route crosses this Ash Wasteland, goes around Rift Bone Gorge ahead, then crosses the Corrosive Poison River to reach the fortress defense perimeter outside Black Stone City. There are three main threats along the way. First, the Soul Devouring Sandworm Swarm roaming the wasteland. Individually, they are not very strong, but they move in groups of thousands or tens of thousands and excel at swarming attacks and soul corrosion. Second, a Bone Splitting Tyrant Lizard at the early Eternal True God level resides deep within Rift Bone Gorge. It has an exceptionally violent temperament and a strong sense of territory. Third, the Corrosive Poison River itself contains highly toxic miasma, and powerful Venomous Crocodile Beasts may lie hidden on its bed."

He cautiously glanced at Cang Ya's expression before continuing, "If Your Excellency... ah, if you lords are strong enough and do not fear the Bone Splitting Tyrant Lizard, there is a shortcut through the middle of Rift Bone Gorge that could save nearly half the journey."

"An early Eternal True God-level beast..." A cold glint flashed through Cang Ya's eyes. With the might of the Star Tower, and with both Yu Ji and himself possessing Infinite Divine Bodies, it was not as though they lacked the strength to fight. But having just arrived, exposing a supreme treasure like the Star Tower carried too much risk.

He had already made his decision.

"Lead the way." Cang Ya's voice allowed no doubt. "Avoid the