Unlike the last time, when the scene beyond the bronze coffin had looked more like hell than the human world, this time it was a stretch of green mountains and lush wilderness, the fresh air carrying the fragrance of earth.
Yet in truth, this area before them was a far more terrifying hell than Mars.
The Dao essence everywhere continuously stripped away everyone's life essence, though fortunately, this seemed to be an unconscious act by Ruthless Great Emperor in her muddled state.
Not only was the process very slow, but that essence did not flow toward Ruthless Great Emperor. Instead, everyone absorbed it back into themselves.
This process, akin to using the Indestructible Heavenly Art on themselves, slightly enhanced their physiques. At the same time, their Bitter Seas were naturally opened up, though without cultivation scriptures, they remained wholly unaware of it.
Adam had long since attained Three Flowers Gather on Crown, his essence, energy, and spirit fused into one. Naturally, he was unaffected.
"Is this the Big Dipper?"
Those classmates had previously seen the illuminated star map on the inner wall of the bronze coffin. The location displayed now was precisely the Big Dipper.
Once everyone had stepped out of the bronze coffin, it suddenly moved again. Just as they thought this mode of transportation was about to leave once more, they saw the nine dragon corpses drag the coffin directly into the abyss beneath the cliff behind them.
"..."
The group silently watched the scene. They had originally thought the bronze coffin might be able to take them back, but now all hope was completely gone.
"There's a stone stele here!"
Strictly speaking, it was half a stele—specifically the upper half. Three characters were written on it: "Barren Ancient Forbidden." Only a broken edge remained below them.
"What