Qin Luo gave Yue Lishan, who was kneeling on the ground, a deep look. After a brief pause, he said nothing more, but turned around and walked towards Nuantang.
"It's up to you, but you need to know that if you stay, you have to follow my rules. You need to know what you should and shouldn't do."
This calm and indifferent voice, devoid of any superfluous emotion, struck Yue Lishan's heart with a powerful blow.
These brief words clearly warned her not to act rashly or challenge his bottom line.
Yue Lishan gave a bitter smile, her smile filled with resentment.
She slowly stood up from the ground, dusted herself off, and a resolute glint flashed in her eyes.
With her great revenge yet to be avenged, she absolutely could not give up, and the opportunity at the Ancestral Pool was a hope she could not afford to miss.
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After traveling for more than a day, Qin Luo and the others, led by the young man, finally arrived at the northwest core area of the inner perimeter.
Upon entering this area, a dense, almost tangible, chilling aura assaults the senses, making one's skin ache and even breathing difficult.
The ground was covered with huge, twisted tree roots.
These tree roots are an eerie dark green, covered with dense thorns, and emit a nauseating stench of decay.
Occasionally, some sap drips from the tree roots, hitting the ground with a hissing sound, instantly corroding deep, bottomless pits.
Looking at the scene before him, Qin Luo frowned slightly. Could the Taixu Sacred Lotus grow in such a place?
This cold, foul-smelling environment is hardly relatable to the legendary Taixu Sacred Lotus, which is said to be able to bring the dead back to life.
The young man in front, seeing the change in Qin Luo's expression, knew what he was thinking and quickly explained:
"My lord, this Void Sacred Lotus exists in the ethereal void, appearing only briefly at specific times, and does not grow here permanently. The scene before us is a remnant of the battle between the Serpent Demon and humans."
"That snake spirit is powerful and has a capricious temper. She once fought with several powerful figures here. The battle was extremely fierce, which is why this area has become what it is today. Originally, although this place had some unique features, it was not this gloomy and terrifying."
"I see," Qin Luo nodded, and said in a deep voice:
"Are you certain about the time and location of the appearance of the Sacred Lotus of the Void? What if it led us astray..."
Upon hearing Qin Luo's words, the young man's expression immediately tightened, and he then said respectfully:
"My lord, please rest assured. According to legend, the Sacred Lotus of the Void only appears on days when the day is yin and the night is yang. And if we do the math, the nearest day when the day is yin and the night is yang is just three days away. I know this matter is of great importance and dare not delay in the slightest. That is why I have been rushing here with you without stopping."
Qin Luo considered for a moment, his gaze sweeping over everyone before finally settling on Nuantang. He spoke in a calm yet undeniable tone:
"You all stay here and don't wander around. Wait for me to come back."
Upon hearing this, Nuantang's face immediately showed worry. She couldn't help but tug at Qin Luo's sleeve and pleaded:
“Brother Qin, Nuantang… let Nuantang go with you. Nuantang promises she won’t cause you any trouble, and I can help too.”
What help can you possibly be with your limited abilities? It's good enough if you don't cause me any trouble.
Qin Luo inwardly complained, but a gentle expression appeared on his face. He gently patted Nuantang's head and said softly:
"Sweetie, wait for me here. It's too dangerous inside, and you following me will only distract me."
Hearing Qin Luo's gentle words, Nuantang's eyes reddened slightly, filled with worry.
She opened her mouth, wanting to argue again, but seeing Qin Luo's unquestionable gaze, she swallowed the words that were on the tip of her tongue.
In the end, Nuantang lowered her head helplessly, nodded, and her voice was choked with sobs:
"Then... Brother Qin, you must be careful. Nuantang will stay here and wait for you to come back."
Having said that, she raised her head, gazing at Qin Luo with her large, watery eyes, and added in her heart:
"If Brother Qin fails to return as scheduled, Nuantang is willing to stay here forever, no matter how time passes or how the years change. She only hopes that Brother Qin can come soon and return with Nuantang."
Seeing Nuantang's appearance, Qin Luo patted her head again, then turned to the young man and said in a deep voice:
"Let's go."
Upon hearing Qin Luo's decision, the young man's face instantly turned green, tinged with a bluish tinge.
You must know that what lies ahead is the territory of She Meirou. She Meirou is terrifyingly powerful and ruthless. It is said that no one who has dared to trespass into her territory has ever come out unscathed.
But when he met Qin Luo's sharp gaze, he ultimately dared not utter the words of refusal that were on the tip of his tongue.
He could only sigh inwardly, and had no choice but to steel himself and bow slightly, saying:
"My lord, please come with me."
Qin Luo followed the young man without saying a word, heading towards that area.
The atmosphere was so oppressive that it was hard to breathe. The young man's steps were noticeably unsteady, and beads of sweat kept appearing on his forehead. He would wipe the sweat away with trembling hands from time to time, and his eyes would constantly scan his surroundings warily.
Qin Luo, on the other hand, remained calm and followed behind at a leisurely pace.
As they ventured deeper, a strong, pungent stench assaulted their nostrils, causing the young man to falter and tremble. Qin Luo glanced at him and said in a deep voice:
"Keep going."
The young man gritted his teeth, suppressing his fear, and continued walking forward.
Finally, after an hour, they arrived at an open area. Not far ahead, a huge lake appeared before them. The lake water was an eerie black, and mist filled the surface of the lake, with faint red light flickering.
The young man pointed to the lake and said in a trembling voice, "My lord, that is Taixu Lake, which is said to be the dwelling place of the serpent spirit Rou. And it is said that the Taixu Sacred Lotus will also appear in this world."
Qin Luo gazed intently at the Taixu Lake before him. On the lake's surface, thick, ink-like mist surged and billowed, intertwining with shimmering, faint red light, enveloping the lake in a peculiar atmosphere.
Just as Qin Luo was pondering the mystery at the bottom of the lake and the clues to the legendary Taixu Sacred Lotus.
A displeased, sharp shout suddenly rang out from nowhere:
"Hehe, it seems that I held back a few days ago and killed too few people. Now there are still people who dare to covet this Taixu Sacred Lotus."
As the displeased shout echoed through the air, a muffled ripple suddenly came from the depths of the lake.
Immediately afterwards, a huge, glassy serpentine shadow burst out of the water, its massive body tearing through the lake surface and creating a water curtain tens of meters high.
The water sprayed and splashed in the air, creating a deafening roar.
As the water curtain fell, the glass snake shadow had already attacked Qin Luo, its speed so fast that the young man didn't even have time to react!
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