The news that Lin Fan had emerged from seclusion and was heading to the ruins spread like a thunderbolt, swiftly piercing the skies of the Three Thousand Provinces of the Desolate Ancient Land and resounding throughout the continent!
" The Lin Clan son has emerged from seclusion!"
"I knew the Imperial Prince wasn't afraid of trouble; something must have delayed him, causing him to miss his first entry into the pass. I heard he's heading straight to the Immortal Ancient Ruins as soon as he emerges!"
"Weren't you supposed to wait two months for the second opening? Why are you setting off now?"
"Are you stupid? Couldn't they just wait at the entrance first? They could reserve a spot and be the first to storm into the Immortal Ancient Ruins."
"But aren't Long Aotian's men still waiting for him in the tenth level?"
"Let's wait then, the prince isn't afraid of him."
"Let's go, let's go too. We might even catch the battle between the disciple and Lin Aotian's men. I heard that this kid has broken through to the Sage! He has a special physique and once defeated Great Saint at the tenth level!! I wonder if the Lin Clan son is a match for him!"
The news spread rapidly.
In just half a day, the fire spread from the state where the Lin Clan was located all the way to the Southern Ridge, and then to the Eastern Desolation. Even many ancient sects that had been living in seclusion heard the news.
"It's getting more and more lively!"
Many people put down what they were doing and turned their gaze to the entrance of the Immortal Ancient Ruins of this continent, which was shrouded in Chaos Qi.
"This trip is unlikely to be peaceful."
Someone whispered, their tone filled with the excitement of watching a spectacle unfold. "That ancient freak of the Sun-Swallowing Sparrow Royal Clan just emerged from seclusion a couple of days ago, hunting mounts everywhere. I heard it's already devoured several guardians of various sects."
" Sun-Swallowing Sparrow?"
"Is that the black bird that's said to be able to devour the sun, moon, and stars?"
"Yes, it's not a vegetarian. I heard it's devoured several Sage... That's ruthless!"
"That prince is riding in a nine-dragon palanquin... Could we possibly run into him?"
"What a coincidence! I heard that the Sun-Swallowing Sparrow is currently loitering near the entrance to the Immortal Ancient Ruins, bored out of its mind while waiting for the ruins to open, and is specifically hunting down powerful and talented individuals!"
After a moment of silence, everyone turned their gaze to the horizon.
They wanted to see what would happen when Lin Fan's nine True Dragon encountered that black bird that dared to swallow even the sun.
Meanwhile, outside the heavens.
Nine True Dragon pulled the chariot, traveling on clouds.
Its entire body was covered in golden scales, and its whiskers flowed like waterfalls. Each head exuded the aura of the Quasi-Saint Realm. Its dragon might was vast and mighty, and wherever it passed, birds and beasts bowed down, and even the air trembled.
"Call!"
Inside the carriage, Lin Fan was leaning back on the soft cushions with his legs crossed, holding a steaming cup of spiritual tea in his hand.
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The journey was far from smooth sailing!
Mysterious forces occasionally appear, committing murder and arson!
However, people in this line of work are very perceptive; seeing the grand spectacle of the Kowloon palanquin procession, they'll stay far away...
How much longer until we arrive?
Lin Fan asked casually.
Ji Kun's respectful voice came from outside the carriage. "Your Highness, at this speed, we should reach the entrance to the Immortal Ancient Ruins in about half a day."
"Half a day? That's alright."
He took a sip of tea and turned his gaze to the scenery outside the car window.
The sky was vast and cloudless, but a faint, hazy mist hung in the air in the distance, as if something was lurking within it, waiting for its prey to come to it.
Then he sensed an aura.
That aura... was wild and untamed! It was filled with a savage, untamed spirit!
Like a ferocious beast that has been starving for 30,000 years, just awakened, searching everywhere for its first meal.
"Interesting!"
Lin Fan narrowed his eyes slightly, put down his teacup, and a slight smile appeared on his lips, "Someone came to greet you before you even reached the door?"
"Your Highness, there's movement ahead."
Outside the carriage, Ji Kun's voice already carried a hint of wariness. "It seems to be... an ancient, exotic species Sun-Swallowing Sparrow."
Lin Fan activated his Double Pupils, gazing across the endless void, a smirk playing on his lips. "I hope he's not blind enough to stop this imperial prince... otherwise, extra food awaits!"
The Heaven-Devouring Sparrow clan is no ordinary clan!
They were royalty, who in ancient times devoured the life of an entire continent, destroying all living beings! They swallowed the heavens and the earth, and forged all things in the world.
High in the sky, the Sun-Swallowing Sparrow was circling.
It's too big.
Its wings spread wide, blotting out the sky and the sun, like a huge black sun, obscuring the heavens and the earth.
Its feathers are jet black, with a dark red sheen at the edges.
Each feather seemed to be crafted from a magical artifact; with each flap of its wings, visible cracks were torn through the void.
It was flying above a wrecked ancient ship.
On the ancient boat stood an elderly man dressed in a Daoist robe. His aura was not weak, clearly indicating that he was Sage protector of a certain Daoist lineage.
"Ah!"
Some of the disciples behind them exploded into a bloody mist! Some slumped on the deck screaming in agony, while others clung to the mast, retreating repeatedly.
"Swallow... Sun-Swallowing Sparrow!"
Why did it attack us?
"Your Excellency, I am a guardian elder of the Supreme Mystery Dao Sect!"
"We have not offended any nobles on this journey, so why are you blocking our way and attacking us!"
The old man, with a stern face, stepped forward, unleashing Sage- level aura that swept across the sky, attempting to scare away the black bird.
"A bunch of ants..."
"Does he even deserve to conquer ancient ruins and trails?"
"Why not fill my stomach instead!"
The Sun-Swallowing Sparrow lowered its enormous head, its dark golden vertical pupils staring at the old man for a moment before opening its beak.
boom!
A black beam of light shot out from its mouth, carrying scorching Law of Darkness, instantly engulfing the old man's figure.
"Puff!"
The old man's protective aura, like that of Sage, shattered on the spot, as if made of paper.
He was sent flying backward, a huge hole appeared in his chest, blood splattered across the sky, and he fell from the heavens.
The disciples of the Supreme Mystery Dao Sect screamed in terror and scattered in all directions.
The Sun-Swallowing Sparrow didn't even glance at them, but simply let out a loud burp!
hiss!
Below in the city, many resting cultivators witnessed this scene and trembled with fear. "What a powerful Sun-Swallowing Sparrow!"
"Just one step away from becoming a saint!"
"This terrifying aura is probably no weaker than that of the Dragon Clan?"
This level of battle is quite common!
This scene is playing out in every major state!
Since the opening of the Immortal Ancient Ruins, geniuses and prodigies from all eras, as well as ancient freaks, have emerged one after another, creating a dazzling constellation of stars!
For Quasi-Saint to defy Sage is something that would be very difficult under normal circumstances!
But for these extraordinary individuals, it's as ordinary as eating and drinking!
Someone murmured, "Is this the cruelty of the Emperor's Road?"
After years of painstaking preparation, they died on the way before even entering the ruins!
Suddenly, as if sensing something, the Sun-Swallowing Sparrow slowly turned its gaze to the distance, where nine True Dragon were pulling a chariot, riding on clouds.
"Tsk, Sage protector, the taste is alright."
The Sun-Swallowing Sparrow spat out a severed finger, its tone casual. "But still not fresh enough. I heard a Lin Clan is passing through here today?"
The Heaven-Devouring Sparrow flapped its wings and transformed into a young man in black.
His face was cold and stern, his pupils were dark gold, and he exuded a chilling and arrogant aura, with a demonic aura soaring to the sky.
"Good timing, it's a good opportunity to test just how good that Lin Imperial Son really is."
He stood in the void, arms crossed, gazing at the approaching dragon chariot in the distance.
He licked his lips, a hunter's excitement flashing in his eyes. "I'm bored anyway, so I'll test the waters for Long Aotian. The blood of a prodigy shouldn't disappoint me, right?"