Treasures, Setting Out for the Southern Region
Looking into Qinglian's clear eyes, Li Yunjing was filled with emotion.
What Qinglian said was true; Li Yunjing could indeed help the Primordial Beginning Dao Realm perfect its Principle, but it would be very difficult.
Li Yunjing can't do it now, but it might be possible in the future.
Qinglian's actions can be considered an investment.
"Alright." Li Yunjing nodded and said, "Since you're willing to help me, then I'll accept your help. Once I overthrow the rule of the three Dao Lords, I will definitely perfect the Principle of the Primordial Beginning Dao Realm."
"That's wonderful!" Qinglian jumped up happily, then took out an ancient tortoise shell from her bosom and handed it to Li Yunjing. "Big brother, this is a tortoise shell I hid back then. It records the location of an High Antiquity ruin. There's something there that will be very helpful to you. With it, you can successfully break through to the Dao Union Middle Stage Integration Realm."
Li Yunjing took the tortoise shell and examined it carefully.
The tortoise shell is dark yellow all over and covered with ancient and mysterious runes.
These runes and the text on the notes left by the True Person Taichu belong to the same period.
Li Yunjing infused his spiritual power into the tortoise shell.
A flood of information rushed into Li Yunjing's mind.
Sure enough, the location of an High Antiquity ruin was recorded on the tortoise shell.
And this location is actually deep within the Myriad Gu Mountain of the Southern Region!
A hint of surprise flashed in Li Yunjing's eyes.
"What a coincidence!" Li Yunjing muttered to himself, "The Myriad Gu Sect just happened to emerge at this time, and even invited us to visit Myriad Gu Mountain. And the relics recorded on the tortoise shell are actually inside Myriad Gu Mountain."
Qinglian said with a grin, "This is no coincidence! The founder of the Myriad Gu Sect was a good friend of Little Taichu back then."
Little Taichu told him about the ruins and asked him to help guard them, so the ruins are located inside the Myriad Gu Sect's sect.
Li Yunjing suddenly realized.
I see.
No wonder the Myriad Gu Sect suddenly appeared at this time and even invited forces from the five regions to come.
They probably also noticed the unusual activity at the ruins and wanted to take this opportunity to see if anyone could open them.
"Big brother, you must go to the Southern Region," Qinglian said earnestly. "That treasure is extremely important to you. With it, you can not only break through to the Dao Union Middle Stage, but also solidify your Dao foundation, laying a solid foundation for breaking through to higher realms in the future."
Li Yunjing pondered for a moment.
He originally didn't want to go to the Southern Region, not wanting to cause any unnecessary trouble.
But now it seems he has to go.
Breaking through to the Dao Union Middle Stage Realm was extremely important to him.
Only by breaking through to the Dao Union Middle Stage will he have enough strength to deal with the upcoming army from the Holy Domain.
Moreover, the relics recorded on the tortoise shell are located inside the Myriad Gu Sect.
Taking advantage of the invitation from the Myriad Gu Sect, I entered the Myriad Gu Sect, then secretly infiltrated the ruins to obtain the divine crystal.
"Alright." Li Yunjing nodded and said, "I've decided, I'm going to the Southern Region."
Li Yunjing was willing to take the risk in order to break through the barrier.
Moreover, the Holy Domain has remained completely silent until now, Li Yunjing finds very strange.
Since there have been changes in the Southern Region, let's go and take a look; perhaps we can find out what's going on in the Holy Domain.
The next morning, Li Yunjing gathered everyone together and announced his decision.
"What? My lord, you're going to the Southern Region?" Hei Feng was the first to jump up, saying anxiously.
"My lord, the Southern Region is too dangerous! The Myriad Gu Sect is skilled in using poison and Gu techniques, and their methods are unpredictable and bizarre. Moreover, it is very likely that it is a trap set by the Holy Domain. You cannot risk going there!"
True Lord Qingyun also advised, "Yes, senior, Hei Feng is right. The Holy Domain may send a large army at any time. You cannot leave the Eastern Domain."
"If the Holy Domain's army suddenly arrives after you leave, leaving us leaderless, the consequences will be unimaginable."
Li Yunjing waved his hand and said, "Don't worry, I've made up my mind, and it won't be so easy for the three Dao Lords to deal with me."
Yan Yang has been dead for so long, and the Holy Domain has remained silent. It's likely that the Holy Domain won't make any moves anytime soon.
My trip to the Southern Region won't take long. During my absence, you can proceed with the original plan.
He paused for a moment, then continued, "Qingyun, you are a calm and experienced person. After I leave, you will be in full charge of all affairs in the Eastern Domain, and you will lead the Wu Earth Divine Soldiers to guard the Holy Temple."
Jinchi, you lead the Nine Heavens Thunderfire Army to guard the outer perimeter of the Holy Temple.
Qinglin, you will lead the Netherworld Shadow Slayer Army, responsible for reconnaissance and vigilance.
Hongling, you lead the Human Race Allied Army and are ready to provide support at any time.
"Yes, my lord!"
"Yes, senior!"
The crowd responded in unison.
Since Li Yunjing insisted, they had no choice but to obey.
Li Yunjing looked at everyone and said, "After I leave, you must strengthen your training and fortify your defenses. Without my orders, you must not launch any offensive."
"If the Holy Domain really sends a small force, fight if you can, and hold your ground and wait for reinforcements if you can't. Understand?"
"Understood!"
Li Yunjing nodded and said, "Alright, I'll take Bi Shui and Hei Feng with me this time when I go to the Southern Region."
"Yes, my lord!" True Lord Bishui and Hei Feng immediately responded in unison.
At noon that day, Li Yunjing, along with True Lord Bishui and Hei Feng, left the Eastern Region Holy Temple and flew towards the Southern Region.
Since the temple was not particularly far from the Southern Region, the two people and one demon entered the Southern Region Southern Region and arrived at its edge in no time.
The Southern Region truly lives up to its reputation.
As soon as he entered the Southern Region, Li Yunjing sensed a distinct difference.
The air here is humid and sticky, filled with a faint miasma and putrid smell.
The sky is always gray, and the sun is nowhere to be seen.
The ground is covered with a dense primeval forest, with towering trees blocking out the sun, vines entwined, and weeds growing everywhere.
In the forest, the roars of various poisonous insects and ferocious beasts could be heard from time to time, and deadly dangers lurked everywhere.
Bi Shui walked at the front, explaining the situation in the Southern Region to Li Yunjing as they went, "Senior, the miasma in the Southern Region is extremely dangerous. Even cultivators at the Spirit Transformation Stage will die from poisoning if they inhale too much of it."
Moreover, the poisonous insects and witchcraft here are difficult to guard against; many seemingly insignificant little insects may carry deadly toxins.
He took out three sachets from his pocket and handed them to Li Yunjing and Hei Feng: "These are sachets I made with a hundred kinds of antidote herbs. Wearing them can ward off most miasma and poisonous insects."
Li Yunjing took the sachet and wore it.
A faint, pleasant fragrance wafted over, instantly dispelling the surrounding miasma and stench.
"Hmm, not bad," Li Yunjing nodded.
Hei Feng took the sachet, put it on, and said in a muffled voice, "This Southern Region is too dilapidated. It's full of insects and miasma. I really don't know how those Barbarian Race live here."
Bi Shui said, "Although the Southern Region has a harsh environment, it has treasures that the other four regions do not have. Moreover, although the Barbarian Race in the Southern Region are backward, they are very strong and have great fighting power."
"The fact that these Barbarian Race can survive in such a place shows their strength should not be underestimated."
The two humans and one demon traveled onward, passing through primeval forests and swamps.
Along the way, they encountered many cultivators heading to Myriad Gu Mountain.
These cultivators came from all over the five regions, including solitary Rogue Cultivator and disciples from various sects.
Li Yunjing tried to avoid these people as much as possible, not wanting to cause trouble.
Three days later, the two humans and the demon finally arrived at Myriad Gu Mountain.