On the mountain range where Wandu meets Yucheng in the west, the fluctuations of spiritual energy reach their peak. Even though it is almost autumn, the air becomes distorted as the spiritual energy of the ruins is released, creating an aurora-like phenomenon at night, which attracts a large number of tourists.
At the point where the air was most distorted, which was also the closest to the ruins, all sorts of people gathered.
Some people travel in groups, while others go it alone; some are eager to try, while others remain as steady as a mountain; some sit and rest, while others observe their opponents; some stand in the open to gain benefits, while others hide in the shadows to steal victory.
They had no idea when the ruins would open and had been waiting there for days, hoping to be among the first to rush in, but that would only be a waste of their energy.
“People from Wandu, Yucheng, Nancheng, and some from abroad,” Xie Wei, wearing a fox mask and a white robe, stood slightly off-center from the ruins, able to observe the situation clearly. “This stage is big enough; the live performance should be quite interesting.”
Beside him was Lin Qingying, who wore a white robe and a fox mask. She stole glances at Xie Wei. He had put on the fox mask when they were preparing at the guesthouse that morning, which made his eyes and brows even more alluring, an attack that her heart could not withstand.
This outfit wasn't meant to be anything special; it was just a way to attract attention and pull off a switcheroo.
Upon closer inspection, Xie Wei's current aura indicates he is at the half-step into the mortal realm.
Meanwhile, at the outermost edge...
The man with snake tattoos, dressed in a black mandarin jacket, led a dozen or so people to the very edge of the ruins, all dressed in ordinary clothes to avoid attracting attention.
"Elder, the surrounding rogue cultivators have been cleared out, and the supplies from the logistics department have been sent over," a bald man suddenly appeared, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and knelt before the man with the snake tattoo to report the situation.
"Hmm, step back. Just wait for the ruins to open," the man with the snake tattoo said in an extremely cold voice, devoid of any emotion.
"Elder, it has been confirmed that only those below the Breaking Mortal Realm are allowed to enter this site," another blond-haired man said, kneeling down.
"You did very well." The tone of the man with the snake tattoo finally changed. His spiritual energy surged, and his cultivation level was compressed to the peak of the late-stage innate realm.
On the other side...
"Boss, the ruins might be about to open." Wei Zhuo looked at the modified data in his hand that could predict and detect spiritual energy fluctuations. The data being detected now matched the predictions, indicating that the opening of the ruins was imminent.
"Remember, stick to the plan and split up in pairs. If you find anything, use this special communication device made by Xiao Qi to contact us," Ye Yan pointed to the earphone-like object hanging on his ear. "Another team has been sent to support us; they'll find a way to rendezvous with us once we're inside."
"Once you confirm they are evil cultivators, kill them without hesitation. Remember, do not act rashly or underestimate them."
"Yes!" replied the remaining six members of the Demon-Slaying Squad.
As the countdown on the mental map of the ruins reached thirty seconds, Xie Wei said to Lin Qingying, "Remember, hold on tight to me. Take off your mask and robe as soon as we're inside."
Lin Qingying nodded.
'Ten, nine, eight...'
Xie Wei silently counted down the seconds. With only three seconds left, he grabbed Lin Qingying's hand and used his spiritual power to appear before the ruins as if in a flash, right under everyone's noses.
"Which faction do they belong to?" the leader asked, looking at the people behind him.
The people behind them shook their heads, and one of them stepped forward and said, "They are dressed very conservatively, with only their white robes and fox masks being eye-catching. No organization in the world dresses like that."
"Could it be a new force?" Before anyone else could think further.
The timing was perfect. Xie Wei had just landed when the gate to the ruins opened, and with a flash of white light, the two disappeared from everyone's sight.
Upon seeing this, one person exclaimed, "The ruins have been opened!"
The moment he spoke, several people touched the white light and then disappeared together.
Many people realized what was happening and began to unleash their spiritual power, vying to enter the ruins.
"Walk!"
Ye Yan and the man with the snake tattoo spoke at the same time, and quickly entered while there were many people around.
Upon entering the ruins, one finds a developing cave. The white inside is milky white, not yellowish, with patches of stalactites and a light watery surface. The wondrous scenery, along with the sounds of water, shimmering light, and the reflections of lamps, creates a captivating and enigmatic atmosphere.
Touching the white light, Xie Wei and Lin Qingying felt dizzy and disoriented. When they opened their eyes again, they saw this scene.
Before they could even express their feelings, the two quickly put their robes and masks back into their storage artifacts and system space. Xie Wei was only wearing a casual T-shirt and a pair of athletic shorts, revealing his muscular thighs, and sneakers.
Lin Qingying tied her hair into a ponytail, wore a yoga jacket over a white short T-shirt that accentuated her figure, and athletic shorts on the bottom.
The two men's appearance and identities would cause unnecessary trouble, so they went in first without waiting for others to enter.
As they walked, they marveled at the breathtaking scenery. Although they were from aristocratic families and had seen countless beautiful sights, they were still quite awestruck.
'Truly worthy of being the site chosen by immortals.' Xie Weineng could see that there was nothing unusual about the stones in this cave, only a faint spiritual aura, so he reached out and touched them.
The moment he touched it, Xie Wei's mental energy trembled slightly, and the spiritual energy on the stone entered his body through his fingertips, transforming into his own spiritual power.
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