Reuniting and Entering the Ruins

Wangshu nodded.

Primordial Lord Bi Shui stood aside and said softly, "Sect Leader, I've been to the Divine Court Ruins several times. The terrain inside is complex, with numerous seals. The Sun Hall is located in the very core, and there are many High Antiquity restrictions along the way."

"Although Haoyang is fast, the restrictions will slow him down. If we travel quickly, we should be able to catch up with him before he gets the Solar Adamantine."

Li Yunjing nodded. "Yes, let's not delay, let's set off."

Without further delay, the group left Heaven-Soaring City, transforming into streaks of light and speeding towards the Divine Court Ruins.

Luofeng Town is located at the border of Central Divine Province and Great Wilderness.

Although it's called a town, it's really just a small post station-like town.

Normally, it's a popular spot for cultivators who travel to the Great Wilderness in search of treasures and for training; it's a lively and diverse place.

But these days, as the Tribulation Qi spreads, the town has become much quieter.

That evening, Li Yunjing and his group arrived at Luofeng Town.

At the entrance to the town, the deacons of the Immortal Alliance were already waiting.

The steward hurriedly stepped forward and bowed. "Dao Lord Li, you've finally arrived! Dao Lord Hanzun and Dao Lord Xuanyuan's men are all here and waiting for you."

"Lead the way," Li Yunjing said calmly.

The group entered the town and headed straight for the central post station courtyard.

The courtyard was already packed with people.

On the left was a row of black-clad warriors, each tall and imposing with a calm demeanor and surging Qi and Blood and qi. This was none other than the Cold Abyss Battle Division of the Dao Lord Hanzun.

Leading the group was an elderly man with white hair, exuding Sha Qi. He was the Grand Elder under the Dao Lord Hanzun, Elder Du'e, and a cultivator at the peak of the Void Refinement Perfection stage.

On the right is a group of white-robed cultivators, each holding a whisk and exuding an otherworldly aura; they are none other than Dao Lord Xuanyuan's formation team.

The leader was a female Daoist priest, whose Daoist name was Qingwei True Person. She had also Void Refinement Perfection and was proficient in formations.

Standing in the middle were one hundred elites of the Immortal Alliance, each of them at least at the Spirit Transformation, including five commanders at the Void Refinement Stage.

In total, there were nearly five hundred people.

Upon seeing Li Yunjing enter, everyone bowed in greeting.

"I have met Dao Lord Li."

Li Yunjing slightly raised his hand. "No need for formalities."

His gaze swept across the entire room, and he nodded slightly.

Although the number of people is not large, they are all elites.

Elder Du'e stepped forward, his voice booming. "Dao Lord Li, Your Excellency has given orders that we fifty people are entirely at the Sect Leader's disposal!"

"This humble Daoist, Qingwei, leads a formation team of one hundred and twenty men, awaiting the Daoist Lord's command." True Person Qingwei also stepped forward to pay his respects.

Li Yunjing nodded. "Thank you both. Time is of the essence, so let's not rest any longer. Everyone, get ready and set off immediately to venture deep into the Great Wilderness."

"Yes, sir!"

Everyone dispersed to prepare.

Li Yunjing then led Wangshu and Primordial Lord Bi Shui into the council hall of the post station.

Unfold an ancient animal hide map, on which the terrain of the High Antiquity Divine Court ruins is marked.

"Bi Shui, you are familiar with the Divine Court, tell me about the situation," Li Yunjing said.

Primordial Lord Bi Shui stepped forward, her fingertip landing on the map:

"The Divine Court Ruins are a side hall of the High Antiquity Divine Court, later destroyed in the God-Slaying Tribulation. It consists of three levels."

"The outer area is the outer city, which used to be the residence of low-level gods and servants. There's nothing of value there, and the restrictions are weak. The only Tribulation Qi is stronger than outside, and there are still quite a few low-level Vicious Spirit sealed there."

"The inner city is in the middle, containing the offices of various divine officials. It has many High Antiquity Cultivation Method and materials, and there are also many more restrictions. Haoyang must pass through the inner city to get to the Sun Hall."

"The most central area is the temple district. The Sun Hall is located on the east side of the temple district, where the Solar Adamantine is enshrined, along with many treasures from the High Antiquity Sun God Palace."

"The restrictions in the temple area are the strongest, and there are also High Antiquity guardians. Even if Haoyang absorbs the Tribulation Power, it won't be easy for him to break in."

Li Yunjing nodded and then asked, "How quickly can we get to the Sun Hall?"

Primordial Lord Bi Shui said, "If all goes well, it should only take half a day, but there are many restrictions and interference from the Tribulation Qi, so the speed won't be fast. Haoyang set off a while earlier than us, so he should have just arrived at the inner city."

"Let's hurry; we should be able to catch up with him outside the Sun Hall."

Li Yunjing tapped his finger on the map. "That's good. Plan the route, avoid areas with dense restrictions, and try to take shortcuts."

"Good."

As they were discussing this, footsteps came from outside the door.

Elder Du'e and True Person Qingwei arrived together.

"Dao Lord Li, the team is ready and can depart at any time," Elder Du'e said in a deep voice.

Li Yunjing looked up at the sky.

As the sun sets, darkness falls.

"Traveling at night is risky due to poor visibility and the risk of encountering berserk beasts. Should we wait until tomorrow to set off?" True Person Qingwei suggested hesitantly.

Li Yunjing shook his head. "No, time is of the essence. Every moment wasted increases the danger."

"The formation team led the way, lighting the formation lamps to dispel the Tribulation Qi; the combat troops guarded the flanks; and the rest of the troops stayed in the center, traveling through the night."

"Yes, sir."

Seeing that Li Yunjing had made up his mind, the others said no more.

A few minutes later, the team was ready and set off on time.

As night fell, lanterns lit up one by one, their soft white light dispelling the darkness and weakening the surrounding Tribulation Qi.

A team of five hundred men silently ventured deep into the Great Wilderness.

The Great Wilderness at night is more dangerous than during the day.

"Roar!"

Not far away, several berserk third-tier wild beasts spotted the group and roared as they charged towards them.

"Snort."

Elder Du'e snorted coldly, his figure blurred, and he went to meet him.

He clapped his hands, which were as big as palm fans.

Bang!

Several third-tier wild beasts were instantly smashed into a bloody mess.

With a simple tap, the problem was solved.

"Keep moving forward," Li Yunjing said calmly.

The procession continued onward.

Along the way, berserk wild beasts and even rogue Rogue Cultivator corrupted by Tribulation Qi kept rushing out to attack.

But Li Yunjing didn't even need to lift a finger; the Cold Abyss Battle Division and the Immortal Alliance's elite forces easily dealt with the situation.

The array lights of the formation team dispelled the Tribulation Qi, and the team's progress was not slow.

About an hour later, the outline of a huge ruin appeared ahead.

The ruins stretch for dozens of miles, and one can still vaguely see the magnificent layout of the past.

At the very front, a massive stone gate stands at the entrance to the ruins, dozens of feet high, with High Antiquity divine patterns carved on it, mottled and fragmented.

"We've arrived at the Divine Court Ruins," said Primordial Lord Bi Shui in a low voice.

Li Yunjing raised his hand, and the line slowly came to a stop.

"Qingwei, deploy the formation team and probe the surrounding restrictions."

"Du'e, the battle unit is on alert, pay attention to the surrounding movements."

"Yes, sir."

Everyone immediately sprang into action.

Li Yunjing stood at the front of the line, gazing at the massive stone gate.

The stone gate was covered with signs of battle and fresh blood.

There were many corpses scattered on the ground, some were Rogue Cultivator, and some were cultivators dressed in the robes of the Primordial Beginning Dao Sect.

"A major battle took place here; it seems Haoyang and his group encountered considerable resistance," Wangshu said in a low voice.

Li Yunjing nodded slightly, his eyes serious.

"Pass down the order: everyone be careful. Once inside the ruins, stay close to the group and do not leave without permission."

"Formation team, lead the way!"

"Set off."

True Person Qingwei immediately commanded the formation team to step forward, and the twelve array lamps lit up at the same time, forming a light shield to protect the team.

The group slowly stepped through the stone gate.

As soon as they entered, a dense Tribulation Qi assaulted them, several times denser than the outside world.

Everyone used their internal energy to defend themselves.

Li Yunjing looked up into the depths of the ruins.

A faint golden aura could be sensed, rapidly penetrating deeper into the space.

Haoyang.

He had indeed gone very far.

"Speed up," Li Yunjing ordered.

The team sped up, rushing deeper into the ruins.

The broken walls and ruins on both sides rushed past, and the remnants of the High Antiquity Divine Court flashed by one by one.