Chen Lin had wanted to ask about the Ocean Floor Ruins for a long time.
But he had always felt the time was not right.
After all, he and Nanmen Lingyue were not yet that close.
Now, however, he had to learn more.
"That was the Tower Spirit of the Soul-Severing Tower."
Nanmen Lingyue did not conceal anything.
She continued, "Several tens of thousands of years ago, the Soulless Sect came to this continent. The moment they appeared, they forcibly suppressed our original Three Great Lineages and became the overlords of this place."
"Then they began exploring the Soul-Severing Tower, intending to claim it for themselves. It was only then that our Three Great Lineages discovered that the tower actually had a Tower Spirit."
After a pause, Nanmen Lingyue continued her explanation.
"But the Tower Spirit was also extremely powerful. When the Soulless Sect tried to claim the tower, the Tower Spirit dealt them a devastating blow."
"In the end, not only did they fail, but their Sect Master at the time died in battle, costing them their position as overlords."
"Later, the Ming Family also came here, and members of the Ji Family successively broke through to the true realm. Things gradually developed into the situation we have today."
Doubt appeared on Chen Lin's face.
He pressed, "The Tower Spirit being in the Ocean Floor Ruins doesn't seem to be much of a secret. Surely the Soulless Sect knows? Why haven't they continued trying to claim it?"
"They don't dare."
Nanmen Lingyue gave a cold laugh.
"After that great battle, the Tower Spirit left the Soul-Severing Tower, but retained its strength."
"It harbors intense hatred toward the Soulless Sect. Any cultivator bearing the aura of their inheritance is certain to be attacked upon entering the ruins."
"The other factions