Xiao Chen muttered, "The immortal will of thunder … it looks like this is a good thing. I can give it a try in the future."
Bai Lixi said, "It has survived for a thousand years. Naturally, it is a good thing. In the past, there were even Martial Sages who tried to obtain this immortal will of thunder. However, they all failed in the end."
There was nothing to see on the deck. After Xiao Chen chatted with Bai Lixi for a while, he returned to his room and continued cultivating.
--- Seven days later, Xiao Chen was cultivating on his bed with his eyes closed. A series of knocks startled him awake.
Xiao Chen opened his eyes and placed the remaining Medial Grade Spirit Stones in his Universe Ring. Then, he got up and opened the door.
At the door, Bai Lixi smiled and said, "Brat, we have arrived. Get off the ship!"
Xiao Chen felt suspicious. He said, "Why did this ship collapse? That doesn't make sense!"
The Ancient Desolate Land was very far. Xiao Chen estimated that they would not even be able to cover half of the distance in seven days.
Bai Lixi said, "Brat, you are unlucky. The ship you chose is a merchant ship of the Great Chu Nation. As soon as we reach the port of the Ancient Desolate Land, we will have to change course. We will have to walk the rest of the way ourselves."
The two of them walked out of the ship's hold. There were already many cultivators on the deck. With Bai Lixi in front, no one blocked the way. Xiao Chen followed behind him easily.
"Where is the Demon Battlefield? How much further do we have to go?"
Xiao Chen immediately asked after they left the port.
Bai Lixi spent most of his time in the Ancient Desolate Land. He was very familiar with the situation here. He explained, "We are going to the first stop in the Ancient Desolate Land. It is also the city at the southern edge, Underworld City. As for the Demon Battlefield, we are still far away."
Xiao Chen stopped and looked at the silhouette of a city in the distance. He muttered, "It is too much of a waste of time to walk there. Since we are already in the Ancient Desolate Land, we have to travel at full speed."
Bai Lixi said, "You can't be thinking of flying over, right? I cultivate the physical body. Before I reach Martial Monarch, I do not have the technique to fly. Furthermore, the journey is very long. Flying will exhaust a lot of Essence.
"The most important thing is, when did I tell you that this is already the Ancient Desolate Land? After Underworld City, we will reach the true Ancient Desolate Land after walking for another fifty kilometers.
"No matter what, we have to go to Underworld City first. there is a specialized flying relay station there. We can ride a Spirit Beast to reach the Demon Battlefield."
To think there is still such a long distance. Xiao Chen frowned slightly. It seems like this. and Xiao Chen's Lixi is that there will be.
However, Xiao Chen still had a solution. A silver warship shot out from his right eye and said, "Come on up. You just need to point the way. I will bring you along."
When Bai Lixi saw the silver warship suddenly fly out, his eyes filled with shock. He said, "This is a flying-type Secret Treasure. I have seen it in the Ancient Desolate Land's auction before. Without fifty thousand Medial Grade Spirit Stones, it is impossible to buy it."
Xiao Chen jumped onto the warship, and Bai Lixi followed behind. With a thought, the silver warship moved like a bolt of lightning, disappearing into the clouds.
Under Bai Lixi's guidance, Xiao Chen drove the silver warship at full speed. In an hour, they arrived above Underworld City.
After traveling for fifty kilometers, they did not see the expected Ancient Desolate Land. Instead, a boundless lake appeared before Xiao Chen.
Xiao Chen felt suspicious and asked, "Didn't you say that after fifty kilometers, we will reach the Ancient Desolate Land? Why is there only a lake? I don't see anything else."
Bai Lixi said, "Don't be surprised. This huge lake is the Ancient Desolate Land. After the destruction of the Tianwu Dynasty, the Imperial Capital was destroyed, and the nine dragons fled. The surrounding land for five thousand kilometers sank. After that, it rained for ten years, forming this unprecedented huge lake, the Heavenly Extermination Lake."
A lake formed by ten years of heavy rain … how large is this lake? Xiao Chen thought to himself. If this was a map from his previous life, it would be ten times the size of China.
Bai Lixi continued, "However, the Ancient Desolate Land that most people speak of refers to the many islands of various sizes in the Heavenly Extermination Lake. The Demon Battlefield that you are going to is on Boulder Island."
Xiao Chen piloted the silver warship and flew through the clouds. Occasionally, there would be people riding on flying Spirit Beasts or flying in the air.
Occasionally, there would be a few gazes with ill intent staring at the two of them. After all, the value of a flying Secret Treasure was extraordinary. It was enough for many people to make a move on it.
However, most of the gazes only glanced at the two of them before quickly turning away. This was especially so when they saw Bai Lixi. No one dared to have any designs on the silver warship.
Xiao Chen even saw a few people quickly change directions when they saw Bai Lixi, fleeing into the distance.
Xiao Chen smiled and said, "I couldn't tell, but you are quite a deterrent here. You managed to scare people away without doing anything."
Bai Lixi said disapprovingly, "I have some reputation in the south. However, when I get close to Desolate City, I am nothing. When you get there, you better not show your flying Secret Treasure. Otherwise, if someone powerful wants to snatch your things, no one will be able to stop them."
"Where is Boulder Island in the Heavenly Extermination Lake? Is it near the core?" Xiao Chen asked. He knew nothing about this Ancient Desolate Land. He could only place his hopes on Bai Lixi.
Bai Lixi said, "Not really. However, Boulder Island is rather special. Although there are no permanent residents, there are many cultivators on the island due to the Demon Battlefield. Furthermore, most of them are Martial Kings. Sometimes, half-step Martial Monarchs will come."
Following that, Bai Lixi introduced Boulder Island in detail, giving Xiao Chen a better understanding.
Boulder Island was about the same size as Qianren Island. There was only a small city on the island, Boulder City. The other places were occupied by strong Demonic Beasts.
This was an island suitable for experiential training. There was a formation left behind from the Ancient Era in the center of the island.
Through the formation, cultivators could enter the mysterious Demon Battlefield and hunt Demonic Beasts to obtain Secret Treasures.
"We have arrived!" Bai Lixi suddenly said as he pointed to an island below.
Xiao Chen focused and landed a kilometer away. Then, he recalled the silver warship into his right eye and jumped down with Bai Lixi.
Xiao Chen landed firmly on the ground without making any sound. There was a simple and crude city in front of him.
The city walls were short and dark. It looked like a desolate and dilapidated city. It could not even be compared to Mohe City.
However, the dozen or so guards in front of the city gate would make you throw these thoughts out of your head. These guards were actually Inferior Grade Martial Saints. The strongest one was even a Martial King.
Furthermore, every one of them had an extremely strong aura. Their right hands were on the weapons at their waists. An indistinct killing Qi lingered.
Such a lineup was comparable to what Xiao Chen had seen in Xihe City. In fact, it was even stronger.
"Boom!"
A loud sound came from behind. The ground could not help but tremble. Naturally, Bai Lixi had landed as well.
"Damn! Brat, you are already jumping from a kilometer. Are you trying to fall to your death?!" Bai Lixi cursed as he walked forward with an unhappy expression.
A height of a kilometer would definitely not injure Bai Lixi. Bai Lixi was merely grumbling.
Xiao Chen said indifferently, "Are we going to the Demon Battlefield now or entering the city first?"
Bai Lixi asked, "What's the date today?"
"The 9th."
Bai Lixi walked forward with large strides and said, "Let's enter the city first. The entrance to the Demon Battlefield will only open when the moon is full. We are still far from that. You can make some preparations. Every time, there are more than one or two cultivators who die in the Demon Battlefield."
Xiao Chen did not have any say in this. He could only listen to Bai Lixi and follow him to the city gates.
Occasionally, there were cultivators rushing about on the main road. These people were not weak. At the very least, Xiao Chen had not seen any cultivators below Martial King.
The cultivators on this island were different from the cultivators that Xiao Chen had met in other places. Aside from their overall strength, they all had a dense killing Qi.
Occasionally, a ferocious glint flashed in their eyes. With one look, Xiao Chen could tell that they were fugitives.
"Entering the city, you will have to pay a thousand Inferior Grade Spirit Stones; you will have to pay three thousand Inferior Grade Spirit Stones." The leader of the city guards looked at their cultivation.
Xiao Chen had to pay a thousand Inferior Grade Spirit Stones. As for Bai Lixi, he had to pay three thousand Inferior Grade Spirit Stones.
Although he was surprised at the high entrance tax, Xiao Chen was a newcomer and the people here were not simple, he could only obediently pay a thousand Inferior Grade Spirit Stones.
Bai Lixi laughed loudly and took out a black medallion. He showed it to the leader and said, "Rank 4 Member. You are exempt from the tax. Go on in."
After entering the city, Xiao Chen asked depressedly, "What is that medallion? Why don't I have to pay the entrance tax?"
Bai Lixi put away the medallion and smiled proudly, "Ancient Desolate Pass. Originally, you could have applied for it in Underworld City. Although it is only the lowest rank, it would be able to waive ten percent of the entrance tax."
Ancient Desolate Pass … Xiao Chen muttered to himself. However, he still could not understand it. He only understood after Bai Lixi explained it to him.
In the Ancient Desolate Land, there was an organization recognized by all the powers, the Heavenly Extermination Union. Cultivators in this organization could apply for a medallion. This medallion was the Ancient Desolate Pass.
With the Ancient Desolate Pass, one could accept and issue missions in the Heavenly Extermination Union. Cultivators relied on the number of missions they completed to increase their rank.
The lowest rank for the Ancient Desolate Pass was Rank 1 and the highest was Rank 9. The higher the rank, the more benefits one could enjoy in the various cities of the Ancient Desolate Land. For example, entering the city, purchasing items, taking on missions of a higher rank, seeking protection, and so on.
Bai Lixi continued, "The origins of this Heavenly Extermination Union are very mysterious. Even now, it is still a mystery as to who is behind it. However, to ordinary cultivators, it does not matter. Obtaining an Ancient Desolate Pass is a good way to integrate into the Ancient Desolate Land. "
As the two spoke, Bai Lixi led them to the largest restaurant in the city, the Immortal Gathering Pavilion.
Xiao Chen asked for a superior room. Unexpectedly, he had to pay with Inferior Grade Spirit Stones. Silver banknotes from the outside world were useless here.
After resting for a night, Xiao Chen tried to find out more information in the restaurant. After all, he could not go to Bai Lixi for everything.
If he asked too much, the other party would bring the topic to the Firmament Body Tempering Art. This would be very annoying. There were many cultivators entering and leaving the restaurant every day. It was very convenient to ask around.
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