Southern part of the Ninefold Heaven!
Moon-Gazing Valley, Rippling Moon Lake!
Surrounded by mountains on three sides, the lake reflects the moon; ripples shimmer on the stone walls, and the autumn breeze is alluring.
Lin Heng has been here for half a month since he left the Qian Yuan Sect.
Every night, a strong energy fluctuation appears beneath Rippling Moon Lake, attempting to break through the seal.
After enduring more than ten attacks over half a month, the seal has become increasingly loose.
According to Lin Heng's estimate, the seal will be broken in just two days, at which point he will be able to enter the ruins at the bottom of the lake.
It's worth mentioning that I tried to check in at Rippling Moon Lake Lin Heng, but I couldn't locate the ruins in the lake.
This is precisely why Lin Heng became interested in the ruins beneath Rippling Moon Lake; after all, this was the first time he had encountered a place where the system couldn't sign in.
Just two days before the seal was about to be broken, Lin Heng was waiting in the array he had set up to isolate the aura when two uninvited guests arrived outside Rippling Moon Lake.
The first to arrive was the representative of the Water Race in the Ninefold Heaven. Lin Heng vaguely remembered that this guy was called Miao Jingkong, the Ninth-Turn Samsara.
Back in the Soul-Burying Mountain Range, this guy always had a smile on his face, looking like a kind-hearted, easygoing person.
But it is often these kinds of people who are the most terrifying.
Compared to the arrogance and domineering nature of Yan Lan and others, Miao Jingkong gave Lin Heng a sense of unfathomable depth, making him even more terrifying.
Lin Heng looked up from a hidden corner in the valley and gazed at the Miao Jingkong floating above the lake.
He went to the lake, his eyes gleaming with blue light, and there was a faint sense of flowing water.
Miao Jingkong lowered his head and glanced down at the lake, a slight smile appearing on his face.
"We've waited seventy thousand years, and finally, we're about to see it."
As soon as Miao Jingkong finished speaking, an unusual fluctuation emanated from the space around his body.
Suddenly, a crack appeared in the space less than five meters away from him, and a dashing man dressed in brocade robes stepped out.
Miao Jingkong snorted when he saw the newcomer, "I thought you weren't coming. If that's really the case, I wouldn't mind taking all the treasures inside for myself."
The man in brocade robes waved his folding fan and smiled slightly, "The ruins inside are at least those of the Heavenly Venerable Realm expert, or even possibly a Primordial Realm expert. Even the elders of the clan wouldn't let it go, so why wouldn't I come?"
Lin Heng recognized the man in brocade at a glance as well.
Lin Xiao, the representative of the Wood Clan in the Ninefold Heaven, is also a powerful expert who has reached the Nine-Turn Samsara Realm.
Lin Heng frowned upon seeing the two people in the air.
Back when Lin Heng first came to Moon-Gazing Valley and accidentally discovered the activity beneath Rippling Moon Lake, he also found that a small isolation array had been set up beneath the lake's surface, making it impossible for anyone to sense what was happening below.
For this reason, Lin Heng guessed that this place might have already been discovered, which was why it had been hiding in its isolation formation and waiting.
To Lin Heng's surprise, the visitors were from the Eight Great Imperial Clans, and two of them were at the Nine-Turn Samsara Realm.
If I were to enter the ruins with these two, I'd probably be in trouble if we ran into each other inside.
Regardless of the personal relationship between Miao Jingkong and Lin Xiao, even if they were enemies, they would definitely join forces to kill Lin Heng Lin Heng soon as they discovered his existence, and then compete for the treasures of the ruins.
"It seems impossible for one person to obtain the treasures in these ruins."
Left with no other option, Lin Heng had to activate his second plan.
Since one person can't eat it all, let's find someone to share it.
Aren't Miao Jingkong and Lin Xiao members of the Eight Great Imperial Clans?
Then let's find two people from the Ascenders faction to come and keep them in check.
Thinking of this, Lin Heng took out his communication magic item and sent messages to Liuyun Lan of the Firmament Hall and Chen Yulin of Asura Island.
The message was simple: they were told about the ancient ruins of Moon-Gazing Valley Rippling Moon Lake, and asked to come alone to share the treasures.
If other lower-level Samsara Realm said the same thing, the two of them probably wouldn't even bother to listen.
However, both Liuyun Lan and Chen Yulin took Lin Heng's invitation quite seriously.
Firstly, Lin Heng's strength is undeniable, and he is fully qualified to engage in dialogue with them on an equal footing.
Secondly... Lin Heng, a rogue Rogue Cultivator with no background, was able to obtain Heavenly Venerable Origin Treasure in the Samsara Realm on his own, which was something that Liuyun Lan and Chen Yulin both envied.
How scarce are the resources in the Longevity Realm?
Whether it's the Ten Regions or the Nine Heavens, resources are a major issue.
Several sects are vying for a single Origin Vein.
Even Liuyun Lan and others, who are representatives of the thirteen factions of the Ninefold Heaven, only possess weapons and armor made of High-Grade Chaos Spirit Treasure.
As for the Heavenly Venerable Origin Treasure...
You can if you want to.
If you return to your sect early and apply, as long as the reason is valid, you can borrow it temporarily, but remember to return it after you're done.
But Lin Heng happens to possess Heavenly Venerable Origin Treasure, which makes Chen Yulin and the others extremely envious.
However, their strength was considerable, and Ao Zhantian had personally approached the Great Sun Race Chief to plead for Lin Heng's protection, which deterred those who wanted to openly rob them from even considering it.
Now that Lin Heng has invited the ancient ruins, Chen Yulin and the others finally understand.
No wonder Lin Heng has so many treasures; he must have gotten them from ancient ruins.
Since Lin Heng has invited me, whether out of respect for Lin Heng or for the treasure, I must come...
Less than two hours later, two streaks of light streaked rapidly from the distant sky.
Miao Jingkong and Lin Xiao, who were sitting cross-legged by the lake, immediately stood up upon sensing the presence of the two auras.
The two had initially held a sliver of hope that Liuyun Lan and Chen Yulin weren't after Rippling Moon Lake.
Unfortunately, after the two landed smoothly from the sky and arrived at the Rippling Moon Lake, Miao Jingkong and Lin Xiao's expressions became somewhat strange.
"Huh? What are you all doing here?"
As soon as he landed, Chen Yulin saw Miao Jingkong and Lin Xiao and exclaimed in surprise, thinking to himself that Lin Heng would not possibly have invited people from the Eight Great Imperial Clans.
Liuyun Lan, however, quickly realized what was happening and reminded him via soul transmission, "It seems Lin Heng discovered this ancient ruin, but Miao Jingkong and the others also discovered it at the same time, which is why Lin Heng summoned us."
This explanation is reasonable and also happens to be true; it must be said that Liuyun Lan's mind works quite quickly.
After hearing this, Chen Yulin couldn't help but nod. If that's the case, then everything makes sense.
Otherwise, Chen Yulin would still be somewhat puzzled if Lin Heng had offered him such a generous gift out of the blue.
Miao Jingkong, facing Chen Yulin's soul-searching question, snorted in dissatisfaction, "Shouldn't I be asking you that? Chen Yulin, Liuyun Lan, what are you doing here?"
They were all people of the same caliber, so Chen Yulin wasn't afraid of them. He smiled calmly and said, "If you can come, why can't I?"
The meeting between the four was not pleasant, and as the atmosphere became somewhat awkward, Lin Heng emerged from the hidden formation.
"Brother Chen, Brother Liuyun, how have you been?"
Lin Heng leaped to their side and greeted them with a cupped-hand salute.
"Brother Lin has truly presented us with a tremendous opportunity today!"
Liuyun Lan deliberately emphasized the words "great opportunity".
As expected, Miao Jingkong and Lin Xiao's expressions changed slightly upon hearing these words.
This made Liuyun Lan nod in agreement. It seemed that what she had guessed was true; the ancient ruins that Lin Heng had discovered were real, but he wasn't the only one who had found them.