Chen Tianwen's main purpose for this trip, besides bringing his family back,

There is another purpose.

It's about seeing this vast world.

His cultivation has reached the peak of the Nascent Soul stage, and the next step is to become a Deity.

A cultivator at this level would be a top figure in any state.

That's an old monster who's lived for thousands of years.

He, however, had never even left Qingzhou, and his vision was limited to the vicinity of the Divine Sword Sect.

The land of Kyushu is vast and boundless; wouldn't it be a pity not to explore it?

Riding the wind on a sword, I roam freely between heaven and earth.

Chen Tianwen rode his sword, traversing the Tiandang Mountains, traveling through the sea of ​​clouds in the morning and spending his nights in the mountains.

Midway through his journey, he also visited the Tianzhenzi Secret Realm and met with Long Ying.

Unfortunately, the eagle was too cowardly and refused to leave the secret realm, so Chen Tianwen let it be.

More than a month passed in the blink of an eye. This period was the most peaceful and relaxing time Chen Tianwen had ever experienced.

His state of mind is gradually becoming perfect, and now he is just waiting for his nascent soul to transform into a primordial spirit so that he can break through to the primordial spirit stage.

The Tiandang Mountains finally came to an end, the terrain became gentler, and human villages could be seen again in the wilderness.

However, the two ends of the Tiandang Mountains are completely different environments.

There are only a few mountain ranges in Qingzhou; most of the area is plains.

The situation in Yunzhou is different. The mountains rise and fall like waves, winding and turning, with no end in sight.

With so many mountains, deep valleys and dense forests emerge one after another.

Naturally, there will be an abundance of various resources, such as spirit wood, divine materials, and precious medicines.

Consequently, the number of mountain beasts and powerful demons also increased.

Chen Tianwen had only been here a few days, but he had already witnessed several waves of monsters attacking the city.

With more monsters, there are also more cultivators.

One difference from Qingzhou.

There are many independent cultivators in Yunzhou.

They are often hired to protect villages and towns or to hunt down powerful monsters in the mountains.

Over time, this led to the formation of mercenary groups.

Mercenary groups vary in size.

The smaller groups are mostly composed of Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment cultivators. They mainly help villages and towns deal with attacks to earn bounties and wander between various cities.

Meanwhile, the large mercenary groups are overseen by powerful figures at the Nascent Soul stage, who manage the defense of several cities and control the trade routes connecting Yunzhou to other states, enjoying immense prestige...

...

Yunzhou, Beigui City.

As one of the few large cities in Yunzhou, its city walls soar into the clouds, resembling a coiled dragon encircling the entire city. Corner towers, watchtowers, and arrow towers are built on the city walls, their runes shimmering and radiating precious light.

The city gate stands majestically, with the three large characters "Beigui City" engraved above it, in a flowing and elegant style, exuding an extraordinary aura.

Chen Tianwen landed in front of the city gate. He was dressed in plain clothes, his black hair was simply tied up with a wooden hairpin, his face was much more ordinary, and his cultivation level was hidden at Qi Refining. He looked like an ordinary passing rogue cultivator.

Stepping into the city, one is greeted by a scene of bustling prosperity.

The streets are lined with a dazzling array of shops, with signs for various kinds of businesses such as Jubaoge, Lingdanlou, and Xianjingyuan hanging above them. All sorts of stalls are set up along the roadside, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere.

Chen Tianwen came to Beigui City because he had learned that there was a branch of the Chen family there.

I wanted to see if it was the one from my own farm.

There was no way around it; the Chen family of Yunzhou was simply too powerful.

Its branches spread throughout the various cities.

Chen Tianwen has already visited seven or eight cities and met at least a dozen large and small branches of the Chen family.

That's not all.

The truly powerful branch of the Chen family is the main line!

Not only is there a Nascent Soul Ancestor overseeing things.

They are known as the three great families of Yunzhou, along with the Lu and Zhang families!

Just as he was thinking this, he arrived at the Chen family residence in Beigui City.

This branch of the family lived quite well, a grand and imposing household.

After careful examination, Chen Tianwen was ultimately disappointed; this branch of the Chen family was not his.

The Chen family of Beigui City was not his branch.

Chen Tianwen thought to himself, why not just go and visit the master's house directly?

Let's use the resources of the host family to investigate.

It's better than wandering around like a headless fly.

Just then, a voice suddenly came from the sky, interrupting Chen Tianwen's thoughts.

"The Crimson Peak Mercenary Group will be launching an expedition to the Purple Meteor Ruins in three days. Fellow cultivators who are interested are welcome to register at the Crimson Peak Tower!"

The sound was like thunder, echoing throughout the entire city.

"remains……"

Chen Tianwen murmured to himself, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

The three great treasure lands of the cultivation world: ruins, secret realms, and grotto-heavens.

No cultivator could resist the allure of these three.

Chen Tianwen was no exception.

He made a fortune in the last Tianzhenzi inheritance secret realm.

Now that I've heard about the Purple Meteorite Ruins, I naturally want to explore them.

However, this Chifeng Mercenary Group...

Chen Tianwen rubbed his chin, his eyes showing a thoughtful expression.

The Chifeng Mercenary Group is very famous in Yunzhou.

Its sphere of influence includes hundreds of cities, including Guibei City.

They are among the top in the mercenary world.

The leader of the mercenary group was also a powerful figure at the Nascent Soul stage, whose prestige was in no way inferior to that of the Chen family.

Such a powerful force could easily swallow up a ruin without anyone noticing.

There's no need to announce it in such a public way.

Aren't you afraid someone will steal it from you?

Or is this a conspiracy?

Just like the Tianzhenzi Secret Realm.

Thinking of this, a glint flashed in Chen Tianwen's eyes.

I'm even more interested in this Purple Meteorite Ruins.

If this Chifeng mercenary group is really plotting something.

He wouldn't mind wiping out this mercenary group just like he wiped out the Blood Fiend Sect.

Pulling himself out of his thoughts, Chen Tianwen looked up and gazed at the north of the city.

There stood a reddish-brown wooden building, about a hundred meters high, imposing and even more luxurious than the city lord's mansion.

That is Chifeng Tower.

The tallest building in the entire Guibei City.

You can see it at a glance from any point in the city.

Therefore, Chen Tianwen immediately set off for Chifeng Tower.

With Chen Tianwen's speed, he arrived at the registration point in no time.

In front of the building was a wide square, guarded by mercenaries dressed in crimson armor.

In the center of the square, crowds thronged as cultivators from all over the city came to register for the event.

There are even many small and medium-sized mercenary groups that come to participate in the exploration.

Long queues formed in front of the registration point, bustling and lively.

Chen Tianwen also joined the queue.

Ahead of him stood a burly man, clad in black iron armor, radiating an aura of golden core energy, who was loudly conversing with several familiar companions.

"Three hundred years have passed in the blink of an eye. When the Purple Meteor Ruins opened last time, I had just established my foundation."

"Yes," an old man responded, his voice filled with melancholy, "I hope we can get out safely this time."

A young man who looked like his junior asked in front of the burly man, "Is the Purple Meteor Ruins dangerous?"

The burly man nodded heavily: "The Purple Meteor Ruins are teeming with countless demonic beasts, including powerful demons and demon kings. One wrong move and you could perish!"