"You idiot master, the war that destroyed the world tore space apart. This place is relatively close to the Demon Realm, and demonic energy poured in. Although it was eventually sealed off, this space has been polluted by demonic energy. Humans and demons that are tainted by demonic energy, all living beings will become demonized. Over time, more and more living beings die here, and the resentment grows stronger. Meanwhile, the primordial energy of heaven and earth becomes thinner and thinner, making it impossible to suppress this place. Eventually, it has become like this."
"It's a remnant from the cataclysmic war." Xiu Qiyu was also surprised by this. He originally thought that some madman had failed in his research, resulting in the deaths of many people, and over time, it turned out like this.
Since the root of all danger is demonic energy, the solution is to purify it. Neither of them possesses magic with the attribute of light. If Senior Sister Su Sha were here, things would be much better.
"System, is there any way to purify the demonic energy here?" This was like a ticking time bomb, and both of them hoped to resolve the issue before leaving.
"Yes, but unfortunately, neither of you can do it. Do you know how big this canyon is? Do you know how many lives it has buried? Do you know how many demonized creatures are in it? You keep talking about purifying it, but who's purifying whom is still uncertain."
Damn it, the system looked down on her again. Ye Xiruo was furious, but she had no reason to refute the system, since she really didn't know anything.
"Can't even a strange fire be purified?"
"Doesn't the strange fire consume your true energy? With the current power of the two of you, it won't be long. I estimate that Death Valley will be burned clean in three to five years."
Haha, the system's cold water was so harsh, Ye Xiruo felt like strangling the system.
"Can't you just speak properly, speak like a human being?"
"Hmph, you idiot, don't forget you ate ten Snow Mountain Cold Fish last time, ten of them."
Does she even keep track of relationships? There are so many snow mountain fish in the cold pond, what's wrong with eating a couple? Besides, the entire space belongs to her. The system really needs to be taught a lesson.
"Is there any other way?"
"Give up, give up. In the world-ending war, those madmen were lucky to repair this rift. After so many years, this demonic energy has almost dissipated. It is estimated that in another thousand or eight hundred years, the concentration will decrease again, and in the distant future, it will disappear on its own. This thing never belonged to this space in the first place."
Haha, that's as good as saying nothing at all.
"Master, give up. Even if the Holy Maiden herself came, she couldn't purify this place. You should just focus on finding the Lost Land."
Well, although I'm very frustrated and helpless, Ye Xiruo has to admit that the system is right.
"In that case, let's put this matter aside for now. When we've completed our cultivation and returned, we can eliminate this hidden danger together."
"good."
After walking for half an hour, Ye Xiruo finally sensed something and excitedly pointed to the circle of light in front of her: "Brother Xiu Qi, this is it. It feels exactly the same as last time."
Xiu Qiyu finally felt relieved. Now they only needed to wait for the Gate of Inheritance to open tomorrow before they could go back.
They've been on Earth for a year now, and their cultivation hasn't increased at all, nor has it regressed. Little Leaf's inner conflict has been resolved; once they return, her cultivation will definitely rise significantly.
"Let's go back."
Now that it's been decided, the two of them don't need to stay here. Leaving this Death Valley, finding a place to enter a spatial dimension, recuperate and cultivate, and adjusting their condition to its best is the most important thing.
The other major sects besides Daoyuan Sect were in an uproar. Tianyuan Sect had been destroyed, and the Heavenly Gate was about to open, giving everyone a chance. However, the sect leaders remained rational, not letting this good news cloud their judgment. The Heavenly Gate, to put it nicely, was the gate to heaven; to put it bluntly, it was the gate to hell. Countless prodigies had died there. Ancient treasures had vanished, and teleporting through the Heavenly Gate was a matter of life and death, but this was their only chance of survival.
The four major sects quickly finalized their candidates, all of whom were Golden Core cultivators.
At Daoyuan Sect, a young Taoist priest clung to Taishi's leg, saying, "Master, please come with me. The two seniors are very powerful; we'll definitely be safe and sound."
The sect leader, Dao Fang, also advised, "Elder, this opportunity is once in a lifetime. Even if the two seniors are not 100% certain, they are at least 80% certain. Senior brother has outstanding talent and profound experience. Only by going to the outside world can he achieve better development."
"Sect Leader, are you going to give up this opportunity?"
"I'm too old, let's leave the opportunities to the younger generation."
"Senior brother, don't forget there's another condition from the senior."
"I plan to exchange it for pills."
Taishi knew that the sect leader's mind was made up, so he could not persuade him again and could only nod.
"Senior brother, we'll only know if we can seize this opportunity tomorrow."
"Senior should find a way." Otherwise, he wouldn't have said those words to Wuwang, who was only at the third level of Qi Refining and had absolutely no chance of passing through the Heavenly Gate.
The five major sects did not spend a long time. After waiting for thirty years, the Heavenly Gate finally opened again. Everyone was very excited and reluctant, with hope and a touch of determination on their faces.
If they fail, they'll simply die. Even if they succeed, it's unlikely they'll ever return. Since the war that annihilated the world, none of the predecessors who went out have returned. Whether it's because they can't or aren't allowed to, it's undeniably a separation of life and death.
Everyone gathered at the exit of Death Valley, waiting for the two people to appear, as if their appearance would give them a strong sense of security.
After cultivating in the space for a whole night, Ye Xiruo and Xiu Qiyu had fully recovered their strength. This time, the two changed into a set of robes to withstand attacks from Nascent Soul cultivators and suddenly appeared in mid-air.
"Young friends, what's the situation inside?"
"This is bad. Everyone, stay behind us and be on your guard. There are many mutated beasts in Death Valley. You need to breathe in the poisonous air."
"Uh." This simple and blunt explanation made everyone's faces turn green; it turned out the test had already begun.
"If any of you want to give up, you can leave now."
After all, once the demonic energy or evil energy inside enters the body, the person is practically ruined.
But having come this far, no one wanted to give up, so they all shook their heads, indicating they were willing to give it a try.
Ye Xiruo kindly handed out an antidote pill to each person: "Eat it. If you don't eat it, you have no right to step in. Everyone, set up your own protective shield. If anyone is corrupted by demonic energy, I will not hesitate to take action."
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