Tianyuan Forbidden Land

[Son of Heaven's Mandate: Xiao Yan]
[Realm: Marrow Cleansing Realm Fourth Level]
[Physique: Swallowing Flame Body]
[Destiny Value: 270]
[Destiny Treasure: Flame Swallowing Pot]

Xiao Yan's information appeared before Gu Changge.

Because Xiao Yan had handed over the Glazed Jade Fire to Gu Changge, his realm had fallen back to the Marrow Cleansing Realm Fourth Level.

"Only 270 Destiny Value left, no rush, we'll take our time," Gu Changge said, looking at Xiao Yan's status panel.

Just then, the voice of the Palace Master of Tianyuan Academy echoed from a cave dwelling in the distance.

"Changge, come to my cave dwelling."

And so, Gu Changge walked to the Palace Master's cave dwelling on First Peak.

Inside the cave dwelling, the Palace Master of Tianyuan Academy stood waiting for Gu Changge's arrival.

"I wonder why Master has summoned this disciple?"

According to the rules of Tianyuan Academy, outer disciples were taught by outer elders, inner disciples by inner elders, core disciples by core elders, and Dao Children were taught by the sect leader. Therefore, it was not inappropriate for Gu Changge to address the Palace Master of Tianyuan Academy as Master.

"It is a shame, but since you entered Tianyuan Academy, Changge, I, as your master, have not properly taught you," the Palace Master of Tianyuan Academy said.

"Master need not blame himself. Master usually needs to enter seclusion to cultivate, so naturally, he doesn't have time to teach disciples," Gu Changge replied.

"Changge, our Tianyuan Academy has a forbidden land called the Tianyuan Forbidden Land. All Dao Children throughout the generations must go there for training. Have you prepared yourself?" the Palace Master of Tianyuan Academy asked.

"This disciple is ready. However, I am unsure how long this trip to the forbidden land will take, as I have made a wager with someone and must fulfill it in two months," Gu Changge said.

"That's perfect. The time taken by Dao Children throughout the generations to visit the Tianyuan Forbidden Land is usually between one to two months."

"Very well, this disciple will now head to the Tianyuan Forbidden Land."

Gu Changge cupped his fists in a salute and left the Palace Master's cave dwelling, heading towards the foot of First Peak.

The Tianyuan Forbidden Land was established by the founder of Tianyuan Academy, Great Emperor Tianyuan. It was located at the foot of First Peak and was a place only Dao Children could venture into for training.

"So this is the Tianyuan Forbidden Land."

Gu Changge descended First Peak and saw that at the foot of the mountain, clouds and mist swirled, with two core deacons guarding the entrance.

Gu Changge walked straight towards them.

"Halt. This is a sacred place of the academy. Unauthorized personnel are forbidden from entering," one of the core deacons said.

Gu Changge said nothing and produced his identity token.

"So it's the Dao Child. Forgive our oversight," the other core deacon recognized Gu Changge's identity and said.

"Now, may I enter?" Gu Changge asked.

"Of course," the first core deacon replied.

These clouds and mist must be the Illusion Formation of the forbidden land, Gu Changge thought.

The Tianyuan Forbidden Land originally had a lock formation that could only be opened by those holding the Dao Child identity token.

Gu Changge entered the Tianyuan Forbidden Land.

Soon, the moment Gu Changge stepped into the Tianyuan Forbidden Land, the pervasive spiritual energy mist transformed into a forest.

"What a powerful Illusion Formation. It looks like an Emperor-grade formation. It must have been set up by Great Emperor Tianyuan," Gu Changge said, observing the changing scene.

"Roar!"

Suddenly, the spiritual energy mist shifted again, transforming into various Spirit Beasts.

Gu Changge summoned his Emperor Artifact and hurled it at the Spirit Beasts condensed from spiritual energy.

The Spirit Beasts were clearly no match for the power of the Emperor Artifact. After a few screams, they turned back into pure spiritual energy and entered Gu Changge's body.

These Spirit Beasts are not true Spirit Beasts; they lack flesh and blood and are merely condensed from immense spiritual energy.

"Such pure spiritual energy. No wonder past Dao Children went to the Tianyuan Forbidden Land for training. After killing just a few Spirit Beasts from the forbidden land, I've already gained a large amount of spiritual energy. The barrier for the sixth level of the Tendon Lengthening Realm feels slightly loose."

Gu Changge felt the spiritual energy within him and said.

The so-called training in the Tianyuan Forbidden Land involved battling the Spirit Beasts within the forbidden land to obtain pure spiritual energy and advance one's cultivation.

"I don't believe that training in the forbidden land only increases cultivation. There must be other opportunities."

Gu Changge said.

Thus, he walked towards the depths of the forbidden land.

The deeper Gu Changge ventured into the Tianyuan Forbidden Land, the more abundant the spiritual energy and the more powerful the Spirit Beasts he could sense.

"Right, since I can kill the Spirit Beasts in the forbidden land and absorb spiritual energy to advance my cultivation, I wonder if my Spirit Beasts and Puppets can also absorb spiritual energy?"

Gu Changge said.

Thus, he released three Demonic Beasts at the fourth level of the Marrow Cleansing Realm and one at the fifth level of the Marrow Cleansing Realm, followed by six Puppets, all at the fourth level of the Marrow Cleansing Realm.

As Gu Changge had predicted, after the Puppets and Spirit Beasts killed the Spirit Beasts within the forbidden land, they, like Gu Changge, gained pure spiritual energy.

And so, the entire Tianyuan Forbidden Land became a paradise for Gu Changge and his Spirit Beasts and Puppets to absorb spiritual energy, and their cultivation levels skyrocketed.

After a month of frenzied hunting of the Spirit Beasts, which Gu Changge considered "fat sheep," his strength had reached the eighth level of the Tendon Lengthening Realm.

The four Demonic Beasts had all advanced their strength to the seventh level of the Marrow Cleansing Realm, while the six Puppets had advanced to the eighth level of the Marrow Cleansing Realm.

"It's time to head to the inner region of the Tianyuan Forbidden Land."

Gu Changge said.

Over the past month, although Gu Changge and his companions had killed many Spirit Beasts, they had all been in the outer region of the Tianyuan Forbidden Land. As for the inner region, Gu Changge and his companions had not yet set foot there.

Gu Changge and his companions then proceeded towards the inner region of the Tianyuan Forbidden Land.

"Tianyuan Ranking?"

Gu Changge discovered a massive stone tablet standing in the inner region of the forbidden land.

The material of the stone tablet appeared extraordinary, likely crafted from Emperor-tier materials.

Golden characters flowed across the stone tablet, displaying: "First place, Liu Zhenyu, Tianyuan Points 1054; Second place, Wang Zhirui, Tianyuan Points 1024; Third place, Tao Liangying, Tianyuan Points 1014; Fourth place, Wu Fengmo, Tianyuan Points 1004; Fifth place, Lu Zhenlun, Tianyuan Points 996; Sixth place, Pang Zantian, Tianyuan Points 954..."

The Tianyuan Ranking only listed the top one hundred individuals.

"Tianyuan Points?"

Gu Changge said with some bewilderment.

At this moment, Gu Changge looked at his identity token and found a number displayed on it: 32.

"That's right. Counting carefully, I personally hunted exactly thirty-two Spirit Beasts. It seems that killing one Spirit Beast adds one Tianyuan Point."

Gu Changge said to himself.

"So, it seems only past Dao Children could enter the Tianyuan Forbidden Land for training. Looking at this, those on the Tianyuan Ranking must be former Dao Children."

Gu Changge stroked his chin and said.

"I heard from my master before that the Tianyuan Forbidden Land opens once every three years. I imagine these senior brothers must have visited the Tianyuan Forbidden Land quite a bit in previous Epochs."

Gu Changge said.