After putting Little Yellow Feather into the Holy Beast Medallion, Xiao Chen thought for a while before handing the Holy Beast Medallion to Ao Jiao.
Ao Jiao remained in the Immortal Spirit Ring, tending to the flowers and plants. With this little fellow accompanying her, it would be more lively.
Ao Jiao smiled gently and received the Holy Beast Medallion. Then, she returned to the Immortal Spirit Ring, her face filled with joy.
After looking around, Xiao Chen sat down cross-legged and started to circulate his energy to treat his injuries.
That mysterious Fiend Race cultivator's final arrow tore through space and ruptured Xiao Chen's internal organs, which was not a good feeling.
Floating on the vast sea, Xiao Chen sat on a wooden plank and let the water flow.
Xiao Chen's injuries were not severe. After recuperating for half a day, he recovered completely.
However, since Xiao Chen had used the Myriad Heaven Divine Fist's Deities Descending earlier, he did not dare to be careless this time. He took out a King Grade Essence Nourishing Pill and recuperated for two days before opening his eyes.
A brilliant light flashed in Xiao Chen's eyes as he muttered to himself, "It is time to go to Despair City!"
The note that Long Fei sent during the King conferral ceremony mentioned the news of the Despair Throne.
Despair City was a famous underwater forbidden land in the Southern Sea. The construction of the city could be traced back to the Immortal Epoch.
This was an ancient city that had experienced the vicissitudes of time. The city had fallen into ruin long ago, no longer as prosperous as it had been in the past.
Even his original name had been gradually forgotten by people. Due to the perpetual aura of despair that lingered in the city, it came to be known as Despair City.
If one did not have a firm will, the intense despair would make one abandon the world and do something unimaginable like committing suicide.
However, for experts who wanted to temper their wills, this place was an excellent holy land.
When Long Fei first heard news about Despair City, he had determined that it was because of the Despair Throne that the city had become like this.
However, Long Fei did not know where the Despair Throne was, so he only gave this clue to Xiao Chen.
Aside from the aura of despair, the city also had Deep Sea Profound Beasts, which only existed in the sea.
Profound Beasts were said to have evolved from Immortal Beasts of the Immortal Epoch. Even the lowest-ranked Inferior Grade Profound Beasts were as strong as grandmaster-level Martial Sages.
Medial Grade Profound Beasts were as strong as great grandmaster-level Martial Sages. Superior Grade Profound Beasts were existences that even the Blue Robed Emperor feared.
As for the Sage Grade Profound Beasts, they were as strong as Emperor Wu, they were absolute overlord-level Profound Beasts.
Profound Beasts must have Profound Cores within their bodies. Different types of Profound Cores could increase the corresponding martial artist's power.
Superior Grade Profound Cores could even increase the strength of quasi-Emperors. They were extremely profound and unfathomable.
As for the Saint Grade Profound Core, there was no need to even think about it. That kind of existence already possessed extremely high intelligence and stood at the top of the food chain. If one encountered it, one should avoid it as far as possible.
Some Profound, Be Kings had Had Many more than that., Wu even had Fered Profound Beasts. some King. The bones were engraved with mysterious martial skills or powerful magical powers.
Hence, it would not be too surprising to run into Immortal Cultivators of the Penglai Sea in Despair City.
They were Immortal Cultivators who came to try their luck and search for Magic Skills.
Furthermore, Despair City had a long history. There were Remnants everywhere. If one happened to see an ancient mural, they might be able to break through their bottleneck and advance further.
As the holy land of adventure in the Southern Sea, Despair City lived up to its name.
Xiao Chen had found out about this public information on his own. As for what kind of place Despair City was, he had to go and see for himself.
Ao Jiao, have you been to Despair City? Xiao Chen asked. Back then, the Thunder King should have been to the Heavenly Starry Ocean.
Ao Jiao came out of the Immortal Spirit Ring and revealed an expression of reminiscence. After a while, she said, Despair City … what a distant name. The Thunder King went there in a hurry once before. However, he did not stay in Despair City for long before he entered the heart of the ocean. Now, several thousand years have passed. I don't even know what it is like.
The heart of the ocean. Hearing these words again, Xiao Chen could not help feeling curious.
Ao Jiao noticed Xiao Chen's doubts. She smiled and said, The heart of the ocean, the Mirage Immortal Palace, the Black Sea Immortal Burial Ground, and the Distant Sea Dragon Grave are the four great forbidden lands of the oceanic world. Even Emperor Wu has to be careful in these places.
"There are four similar forbidden lands in the Kunlun Continent as well."
The eight great forbidden lands contain countless mysteries. There are all sorts of Divine Medicines and Forbidden Treasures. They even contain the secret of the Immortal Epoch's destruction.
The heart of the ocean is one of the eight great forbidden lands. It is the most mysterious forbidden land. All the places in the sea that are connected to it are holy lands of adventure.
Xiao Chen asked doubtfully, What do you mean by that?
Ao Jiao smiled and said, Let's not talk about the entrances to the heart of the ocean in the other sea regions. Just the treasure mountain that you went to and the Despair City that you are about to go to are all connected to the heart of the ocean, which is why they are holy lands of adventure.
Have you ever wondered why the Profound Beasts in Despair City can never be completely killed? Profound Beasts do not have a strong reproductive ability. Most of the Profound Beasts come out from the entrance to the heart of the ocean.
Xiao Chen suddenly understood. He asked, "What is the Thunder King going to the heart of the ocean for?"
Ao Jiao's thoughts seemed to return to several thousand years ago. She said, "To find the answer, not to ask the heavens, not to believe in gods. Only to ask oneself, is there really a peak in the world? After Prime, is there a Martial God?"
Martial God again. Ying Zongtian asked the same question. The Thunder King asked the same question back then.
The ancient Evil King, the master of the seven thrones, asked the same question as well. Is there really a peak in the world?
Ao Jiao chuckled and said, "Hehe! Don't overthink it. All you need to do now is find the Despair Throne."
"Flap!"
Little Yellow Feather flew out of the Holy Beast Medallion at Ao Jiao's waist. After not seeing it for three days, the color of its feathers had deepened, and it seemed to have grown bigger as well.
The most obvious change was in its eyes, which now looked more intelligent and filled with light.
After digesting more than one hundred Astral Cores, it should have some effect, Xiao Chen thought to himself.
"Little Yellow Feather says that it is hungry again and wants you to prepare food for it."
Xiao Chen smiled faintly. This fellow was rather ostentatious. After feeding it ten Inferior Grade Astral Cores, the little fellow cried out in satisfaction. Then, it flew around the two happily.
Just looking at the current Little Yellow Feather, no one would imagine that it was the legendary Holy Beast, the Golden Crow.
Ten days later, Xiao Chen successfully arrived at the sea region near Despair City. Along the way, he heard some news.
The Lunar Palace's Holy Daughter, Yue Bingyun, revealed Xiao Chen's identity. If he did not advance to Martial Emperor in five years, he would have only twenty years left to live. This news immediately shook the entire Heavenly Starry Ocean.
At first, Xiao Chen felt somewhat confused. After asking around, he found out.
Back then, a few outstanding talents had forced Yue Bingyun to issue a notice, getting all the Immortal Holy Lands and major factions of the Heavenly Starry Ocean to issue a bounty for Mo Yun.
Only then did Yue Bingyun expose Xiao Chen's identity, sparing him a lot of trouble and preventing him from being hunted down wherever he went.
After learning the ins and outs, Xiao Chen smiled bitterly. When many people heard this news, they would probably be grinning from ear to ear.
However, it did not matter. It was still the same old saying: between gains and losses, there were pros and cons.
"Whoosh!"
Xiao Chen's figure flashed, and he calmly dived into the sea. After descending for about ten kilometers, he felt a faint sense of despair.
Naturally, given Xiao Chen's mental state, he could not be influenced by this. He followed the guidance of the sense of despair and continued moving forward.
Soon, the sea in front suddenly emptied. When Xiao Chen opened his mouth, he breathed in fresh air.
When he looked down, a vast, ancient city appeared before his eyes. An invisible barrier spread out from the city, isolating it from the seawater.
Compared to the desolation above the sea, the outskirts of Despair City were extremely bustling.
There was a bustling market outside the city gates. Merchants walked around, and cultivators set up stalls to sell their goods. There were taverns, pharmacies, inns, and shops everywhere.
After Xiao Chen thought for a while, he landed in the town. There were many cultivators like him who risked their lives to seek treasures.
After Xiao Chen landed, countless attentive cultivators immediately walked over with smiles on their faces.
"Haha! This young master, with one look, I can tell that this is your first time in Despair City. I have been in Despair City for more than ten years and am well-informed. If you want to purchase the Medicinal Pills corresponding to the map, I have information on all sorts of Profound Beasts. "
"If you feel that you are too weak to go alone, I can find a few companions for you to adventure with."
As Xiao Chen stood firmly, a Martial Monarch came over to pester him as well.
That Martial Monarch gave a long speech. It was unknown how many times he had repeated this.
As the saying went, one relied on one's surroundings to survive. A Martial Monarch was like an ant before a grandmaster-level Martial Sage.
Normally, the difference between them was like heaven and earth; it was impossible for them to befriend each other.
However, at this moment, this person relied on his familiarity with Despair City to strike up a conversation with Xiao Chen.
Xiao Chen sized up this person. This person was dressed in gray robes and looked to be in his forties. His potential had already been dug out, and he would remain a Martial Monarch for the rest of his life.
Xiao Chen could see the shrewdness of a merchant in this person's eyes. The flattering smile on his face had already become a habit.
This person's identity could not be fake. Xiao Chen said, "You are only a Martial Monarch. You cannot even enter Despair City. How do you know the information inside?"
The gray-robed cultivator smiled and replied, "My information comes from the taverns. Furthermore, I have been here for a long time, so I have some special methods.
"For example, the map of Despair City that I have is not something that just anyone can obtain."
Based on the gray-robed cultivator's words, the organization behind him should have a significant power near Despair City.
Where there were people, there would be chaos. Xiao Chen was not willing to waste time on this. He said calmly, "Give me the most detailed map of Despair City, and you may leave."
"Since you are alone, do you not need to find other grandmaster-level Martial Sages to accompany you?" the gray-robed cultivator asked.
Xiao Chen's gaze sank, and he said coldly, "Did you not understand what I said?"
What kind of joke was this? This was not Xiao Chen's first day out adventuring. How could he casually form a companion with a stranger in such a place?
Furthermore, he did not need a companion at all.
The gray-robed cultivator's heart skipped a beat. He no longer had any other thoughts. He said timidly, "Yes, yes, yes. The map is for you. One thousand Black Astral Coins."
"Young Master, don't find it expensive. This map contains the entire Despair City. Where there are Remnants, where there are Profound Beasts, and what rank they are. It is all very clear. Furthermore, the price is set by the clan that sells the map."
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