Having decided on the route, everyone prepared to set off.

Upon entering the space, command unknowingly fell into Qin Xiao's hands.

In dangerous situations, following the command and advice of the strong is the wise choice.

People will subconsciously follow this instinct.

Because we were unfamiliar with the environment, the group moved much closer together on this trip.

Following the direction Jingjing pointed out, the group quickly left.

However, although that mountainous area can be seen from the sky, it is actually quite far away.

Therefore, the travel time they need is not short.

In unfamiliar and secret places, this behavior is actually very dangerous.

The larger your activity area, the higher the chance of encountering danger.

But as I said before, since we've come all this way, no one would be willing to leave without doing something.

Otherwise, it would have been better not to come in at all in the first place.

Late at night, in a grove of trees not far from a stream.

The group set up camp here to rest, as traveling at night would be quite dangerous.

"We should be able to reach that high-altitude area by noon tomorrow, right?"

Wang Xinian drew the route on the map.

Qin Xiao had discussed it with Jingjing and had a general idea of ​​what to expect. "If nothing unexpected happens tomorrow, we should be able to arrive before noon."

"Do you think that building might belong to the local indigenous people who are still alive?"

Lin Ling, wrapped in a blanket, said with some concern.

Everyone remained silent for a moment.

"I don't know. Let's make contact and probe tomorrow first. If there are any intelligent natives among them, we'll try to find out their stance."

If you really have no clue, or if something doesn't look right, then immediately go back and report the secret realm to the authorities.

Qin Xiao thought for a moment and then said.

"Generally speaking, these kinds of secret realms are considered small worlds, and those at the Transcendent level should have a basic understanding of other worlds."

In general, people in this kind of world have a strong desire to communicate amicably with the outside world. Tomorrow, we can first assess the situation using the nine-square grid of factions.

Zhang Muye responded while eating vacuum-packed food.

"Actually, I tend to think that there was no civilization, or at least no powerful civilization and wisdom."

Ye Qingya chimed in.

"Perhaps you are not aware, but generally speaking, in a world of the extraordinary level, there are mainstream civilizations and intelligent species."

Therefore, the other party is definitely not unaware of the existence of such a portal; there exists a transcendent world.

Those teleportation portals in the sky would definitely be guarded or investigated; so far, there's been no sign of intelligent life.

That makes a lot of sense; it's impossible that such a thing went unnoticed.

For supernatural beings, the portal in the sky was far too conspicuous, and the lack of any precautions was very strange.

Of course, it's also possible that the other party is unable to detect it.

That's a good result, because it means that the intelligent beings here are very weak.

After chatting for a while, everyone went to sleep in groups in the stone house that Ilya had built.

early morning.

Qin Xiao erased the traces left by himself and the others, and then had Ilya turn over the soil to cover it all up.

After everyone had packed up, they headed back towards the distant mountains.

Three hours after we set off, it was almost eleven o'clock, and we were very close to the mountain.

High and low peaks have appeared in the vicinity, indicating that we have entered mountainous terrain.

Qin Xiao looked at the boulder by the roadside, on which were carved three large characters he did not recognize.

But Qin Xiao was certain what the character was.

Small Seal Script!

The font looked so familiar; although I didn't recognize it, I could immediately identify what script it was.

"Holy crap, could it be a real cultivation civilization?"

Qin Xiao muttered to himself.

However, there were indeed no obstacles along the way. There were many traces and buildings, but no intelligent beings.

Qin Xiao found the journey increasingly bizarre.

Flying eaves and brackets, carved beams and painted rafters, pavilions and towers.

Although I haven't seen the same building in person, I have a strong sense of déjà vu.

Wow, these buildings are so beautiful!

Lin Ling looked at a pavilion with an octagonal coffered ceiling and sighed.

"It seems the civilization here is quite sophisticated."

Wang Xinian also remarked that she was amazed by the scenery she had seen along the way.

And there's always a very comfortable feeling about it, which perfectly matches her temperament.

The group arrived at the foot of the mountain, where a wide stone staircase led to a huge archway.

"Lingying Sect?"

Qin Xiao looked at the three characters and read them out of guesswork.

"Hey, Captain, you recognize this character?"

Ye Qinghuan withdrew her gaze and looked at Qin Xiao with curiosity.

Qin Xiao didn't say much, he just nodded, "I can probably recognize a little bit of it."

Good heavens, this is confirmed! It truly is a cultivation civilization!

This form and this name have no other choice but to be found in fantasy and immortal cultivation civilizations.

"Be careful, there might be a trap."

Qin Xiao was worried that there might be some kind of protective formation or similar structure around the mountain.

The group walked up the mountain along the path, passing through several building areas along the way.

However, Qin Xiao's limited cultural knowledge meant he couldn't recognize the meaning of the small seal script on it.

However, according to his guess, it should be the residence of people of different ranks or different factions.

However, once you get here, you can be pretty sure that there is no one left here.

Judging from the building's state of decay, it has been uninhabited for a long time.

The group also searched these buildings.

Apart from finding some unidentified tools and some pills in jade bottles, nothing strange was found.

Qin Xiao focused all his attention on searching through the remaining books and papers.

Nothing else mattered; he just wanted to see if he could find any cultivation techniques for immortality.

Unfortunately, most of the remaining books and papers have decayed or are completely illegible and incomplete.

Seeing Qin Xiao's expression, Ye Qingya was also somewhat puzzled, and hurriedly took advantage of the moment when everyone was searching around.

"Xiao Qin, what's wrong?"

Ye Qingya asked with concern.

Qin Xiao shook his head. "It's nothing, it just feels a bit familiar."

Seeing that Qin Xiao didn't say anything, Ye Qingya didn't press him for details, but simply told him, "Be careful."

Qin Xiao nodded silently, and the group quickly searched the area and continued towards the palace complex on the mountaintop.

After passing the mountainside, the mountaintop area was completely shrouded in clouds and mist, appearing ethereal and dreamlike.

Finally, we stood before the palace atop the mountain.

Scattered everywhere are broken stone pillars and rubble, resembling white jade.

There were nine buildings in total, four of which have collapsed.

The group searched the palace together as usual.

But there was nothing unusual, no wild animals, not even any living creatures.

There was nothing of any use.

Qin Xiao's brows furrowed more and more tightly.

Something's really wrong here. It's obvious that this place has been attacked, but there are no bodies or traces left behind.