The Eight Great Imperial Clans and the chosen Ascenders stepped forward one by one.
There were a total of thirty-one people, including sixteen from the Eight Great Imperial Clans and fifteen from the Ascenders individuals.
The weakest among them was naturally Lin Heng, who was at the Primordial Chaos Yellow Stage.
When they saw Lin Heng representing the Firmament Hall entering the ancient ruins.
Aside from the Mortal World Inn, the other three Ascenders factions were all stunned.
" Zhantian, how could you let Lin Heng enter the ancient ruins?"
"Exactly. Even if Heavenly Firmament King Realm entered that place, they wouldn't dare say it's 100% safe, let alone..."
Ao Xu n't finish his last words, but from the way he glanced in the direction of the Eight Great Imperial Clans, it wasn't hard to guess that he was worried that the Eight Great Imperial Clans would take the opportunity to kill Lin Heng.
Ao Zhantian smiled helplessly, "This wasn't my idea, it was that person's idea."
Once the blame was shifted, Ao Xu and the others dared not object.
Besides, as the protectors of the Ascenders, they believed that person wouldn't let Lin Heng get involved in such danger so easily.
After the powerful figures from both sides stepped forward, the next step was naturally to check for any individuals whose cultivation levels violated regulations.
Neither side dared to openly violate the rules in this matter.
Of course, whether there are any shady dealings going on behind the scenes is anyone's guess.
After the inspection revealed no problems, the two sides split into two camps and set off simultaneously towards the ancient ruins, under the joint announcement of Ao Zhantian and Thunder Punishment Saint Emperor.
However, the journey of over 30,000 li was only a short time for everyone.
However, the ancient relics are not on volcanic rock, but exist under magma.
Upon reaching the top of the ruins, each person used their energy to create a protective shield around their body before entering the magma and continuing their journey toward the ancient ruins.
After descending more than two thousand feet into the magma, a faint light appeared before their eyes.
Seeing the faint glimmer of light, the two groups, who had been advancing side by side, immediately accelerated and rushed towards the ancient ruins.
However, Lin Heng was more cautious. Recalling when he entered Peach Garden Heavenly Abode, if this place really was Peach Garden Heavenly Abode, it probably wouldn't be so easy to enter.
So Lin Heng slowed down a little!
'Bang!'
Sure enough, the group that charged ahead suddenly bumped into something.
The impact was completely unexpected, and given their full speed, they crashed into each other face-to-face...
Tsk tsk!
The sound of a broken nose!
A picture of distorted facial features!
These scenes were absolutely horrific.
Fortunately, the cultivators following behind saw this and quickly stopped, then reached out and groped their way forward slowly.
Soon, the group discovered a transparent protective shield with no energy fluctuations.
The people who were at the very front just now crashed into this transparent protective shield.
Even though the light was clearly right in front of them, it was blocked by this protective shield, which immediately made some hot-tempered people furious.
"It's just a broken protective shield, watch me break it!"
A powerful expert from the Water Race at the Primordial Chaos Heaven Stage drew a slender sword with flowing water on its blade and thrust it forward with a sudden attack.
All eyes in the room immediately turned to him.
When the powerful Water Race Primordial Chaos thrust his sword down, the tip struck the protective shield, causing a faint white light to emanate from beneath it.
The piercing of the sword tip left a slight mark on the protective shield under the white light, like a bubble being punctured, leaving a groove.
But this scene only lasted for one side before the bubble suddenly bounced back.
'puff!'
The rapier rebounded and struck the Water Race Primordial Chaos expert, sending him flying. While still in mid-air, he spat out a mouthful of blood, which sprayed into the sky.
"Even a full-force attack from Primordial Chaos Heaven Stage couldn't break through it; the attack was even bounced back?"
A glint flashed in Lei Yuxiao's eyes, who was at the Heavenly Firmament King Realm.
If even the outer protective shield is this strong, it's not hard to imagine just how powerful the owner of this ancient ruin must have been.
Since they're going in to explore and search for treasure, the stronger the owner of the ruins, the better. Otherwise, how could the treasures inside even catch their eye?
"Now it seems that getting in won't be so easy."
"However Yuxiao, Brother Yuxiao seems quite confident. Why don't you break through this protective barrier so that we can enter the ancient ruins as soon as possible?"
Ling Wushuang took the opportunity to dig a pit.
His words were immediately echoed by many powerful figures from both sides.
Seeing everyone looking at him, Lei Yuxiao glared at Ling Wushuang, his cheeks puffed up with anger.
Even if Lei Yuxiao could break through the protective shield that the Primordial Chaos Heaven Stage couldn't break with all its might, it would still take a lot of effort, and he might even have to use some powerful trump cards.
To weaken oneself before even entering the ancient ruins and prematurely reveal some of one's trump cards is something only a fool would do.
"Brother Wushuang, you flatter us. Among our group of Wushuang -one, you are undoubtedly the strongest. I think we'll have to trouble you to break through this protective barrier so as not to delay everyone's progress."
Lei Yuxiao took the initiative to back down, passing the buck back to Ling Wushuang.
What followed was a football-kicking battle.
Since neither Lei Yuxiao nor Ling Wushuang were willing to accept this, the blame naturally shifted to other people.
But who would be willing to do something so thankless?
After everyone else had kicked the ball away, Lei Yuxiao actually kicked it to Lin Heng.
"I've long heard of a remarkably talented individual among the Ascenders. Since Brother Lin Heng is here today, why not demonstrate your strength and let us all see what makes this Ascenders genius, who possesses the Power of Origin, so different!"
After Lei Yuxiao finished speaking, many people from the Eight Great Imperial Clans chuckled to themselves.
This was clearly a setup to make Lin Heng look foolish.
Even the Primordial Chaos Heaven Stage couldn't break through the protective barrier, so how could Lin Heng, a mere Primordial Chaos Yellow Stage cultivator, possibly break through it?
Ling Wushuang's expression immediately turned cold; this time, he was the leader of the Ascenders' side.
Now that Lei Yuxiao is mocking Lin Heng like this, he naturally has to stand up for him.
" Lei Yuxiao, you, a dignified cultivator of the Heavenly Firmament Realm, dare not even make a move, yet you now ask Lin Heng to take action. Such an approach will only make you a laughingstock."
Such targeted remarks immediately turned sour to the Eight Great Imperial Clans.
Lin Heng, who was the catalyst, was about to launch a counterattack against Lei Yuxiao, but he swallowed his words back as soon as they reached his lips.
A familiar voice suddenly rang in Lin Heng's mind.
" Lin Heng, congratulations on finding your second Peach Garden Heavenly Abode."
"To better test your strength, you will once again be accompanied by members of the Eight Great Imperial Clans and Ascenders."
"But I can give you the right to open the shield, allowing you to take the lead."
The voice belonged to Dijiang, indicating that the other party was also secretly observing him.
Upon hearing Dijiang's words, Lin Heng smiled mischievously, and an idea popped into his mind.
Lei Yuxiao, aren't you just looking to see me make a fool of myself?
Then I'll play with you for a while!