Although Chen Yang could not directly control the maze's operation, he could provide Yang Lingrui with a perspective akin to seeing through walls, allowing him to see in advance what lay in the rooms connected to each fork.
For instance, facing the four room entrances above, below, left, and right, Yang Lingrui knew that the rooms to the left and above contained treasures, the one to the right held a gigantic mechanical beast, while the one below was empty.
After a brief consideration, he headed into the room on the left.
As the teleportation radiance scattered, Yang Lingrui pocketed a high-quality Foundation Nurturing Pill of the early Core Formation stage.
This pill was an upgraded version of the Spirit Nurturing Pill from the Qi Gathering Realm. Taking it directly could rapidly restore a Core Formation Cultivator's true essence, while taking it during a breakthrough could increase the odds of breaking through.
"As expected of the Twilight Ancient Path that could stir the entire Northwest. The opportunities and treasures here are far superior in quality to those of other Secret Realms and blessed lands!"
Yang Lingrui marveled inwardly.
Since entering the underground maze of Mechanism City, he had already obtained three Core Formation-level opportunities.
One was an ancient cultivator's insights into cultivating the Dao at the Core Formation stage, one was an exquisite early Core Formation Lightning Treasure Mirror, and the last was this Foundation Nurturing Pill he had just acquired.
Moreover, this was only his first stop after entering the ancient path. There was still plenty of time ahead, and with the Immortal Venerable's assistance this time, he would surely return with his bowls and basins brimming!
Because he had avoided most of the combat and puzzle-solving rooms, Yang Lingrui's progress was the fastest among everyone.
While the others had