Underground Ruins.
Countless tunnels twisted together like tangled roots, crossing and converging until the sight made their eyes swim.
The three ran for quite a while.
At last, a faint shimmer appeared at a fork ahead.
"Once we enter that light, we'll reach the Primordial Era, right?" Zhang Pengcheng asked, panting.
"That's right. Why are you so out of breath?" Xu Yuan asked.
"I spent all morning weeding without a break, and now I've been running underground with you for two hours. I'm almost out of Spiritual Power." Zhang Pengcheng braced himself against the stone wall, gasping.
"We don't know what's inside that light," Jiang Xueyao said. "Should we rest before going in?"
"Exactly. Lunchtime passed ages ago, and I haven't even had breakfast," Zhang Pengcheng said.
"Then let's eat and take a break." Xu Yuan made the call.
At the mention of a break, all three relaxed.
They first set up Formation Discs for defense and warning, then took out the food they had brought.
Zhang Pengcheng had vacuum-packed spiced beef and a Gourd full of Grain-Repelling Pills.
Jiang Xueyao had brought assorted pastries and spiritual drinks.
Xu Yuan—
He had brought nothing.
"Have some of mine. I brought plenty." Jiang Xueyao offered him a plate of pastries, each arranged with exquisite care.
Zhang Pengcheng tossed him several packs of beef.
They sat there eating, drinking, and resting.
Suddenly.
The light at the fork flickered.
The Human Emperor Lu Chaowu, Fu Xiuyi, and the Lord of Gui Xu stepped out.
"Resting here?"
Lu Chaowu sounded surprised.
"Your Majesty." The three hurriedly rose.
"I had the disciples organize teams of their own and enter the ruins to test their skills," Fu Xiuyi said.
"I see. How I envy you young people. You can do whatever you like. I still have