Li Sisui felt the floating bridge beneath his feet slowly moving, and the thick, medicinal mist around him began to dissipate. He didn't know how much time had passed, but the scenery before him suddenly opened up. There was a babbling brook under his feet, with the sound of its tinkling echoing in his ears. On both sides of the floating bridge were lush bamboo forests, exuding an indescribable verdancy and tranquility.
Indeed, this is a perfect place for secluded cultivation!
What surprised Li Sisui the most was that the sky above his head was a deep blue. A gentle breeze rustled through the bamboo forest, making a relaxing sound that made him feel somewhat intoxicated.
"This is a grand formation that I painstakingly created. It can protect us from the Purple Moon's interference. It's quite similar to the environment you lived in before. Let's go!"
The Supreme Demon Ancestor hurried along, and before Li Sisui could appreciate anything more, he rushed into the secret chamber, passed through a long corridor, and saw strange stones emitting a white halo embedded in the walls on both sides. When he came out of the corridor, the view suddenly opened up, and above him were dense stalactites of various colors, like colorful and strange gemstones, reflecting a mesmerizing luster!
The room was simply furnished, containing only everyday items and nothing special. However, an ancient stone table in the distance caught Li Sisui's attention. Upon seeing this, the Supreme Demon Ancestor's expression softened considerably, and he secretly breathed a sigh of relief...
"These items seem to be used by cultivators?"
Li Sisui carefully placed Leng Rushuang on the soft bed next to him, then got up and played with the objects on the stone table, saying casually.
"Indeed, they were all cultivators who, like you, wandered into Demon Mountain back then. However, they didn't have your luck. Most of them were killed, and some secretly hid and clung to life. But most of them couldn't withstand the dense demonic energy of Demon Mountain and fell into demonic possession within a few years..."
These items were left behind by those people. They are of little use to me; I've only kept them as curious objects to look at. If you find anything you like, young friend, please feel free to take it…”
Hopefully, this trash will get rid of this Buddha statue!
Li Sisui examined the items with a regretful expression. If Leng Rushuang were awake now, she would be able to tell whether there were any good items among them, saving him the trouble of smugly looking at them. However, according to the Supreme Old Demon, it was unknown when Leng Rushuang would wake up. Alas…
He could only search for anything he currently lacked. Li Sisui's mind started working again as he carefully examined the items. The Supreme Demon Ancestor remained indifferent, and at some point, his fingers began to move rapidly, and he once again summoned the Mind Sutra, seemingly deducing something related to the recent shattering of the void...
Li Si casually browsed through the area, finding many cultivation techniques and magical artifacts. However, he showed no interest in the exaggerated and outrageous artifacts, as there was no spiritual energy around and he couldn't examine their specific effects in detail. Furthermore, the cultivation techniques in the booklet prevented him from practicing any other techniques, which made him quite indifferent...
He glanced back at the Supreme Demon Ancestor, whose surrounding space was trembling. He had obviously pushed his mental nerve to its limit. Various strange finger marks were suspended around him, forming a finger mark space with a diameter of nearly three zhang. This was on a completely different level from the scene he had seen before!
It seems that, as the Demon Ancestor said, he was not entirely confident about breaking through the void. Otherwise, he wouldn't have spent so much energy on the deduction. Li Sisui couldn't help but sigh. Although the world of cultivation was full of killing and profit, there were also some kind-hearted people who looked nasty. However, he actually encountered such a tiny existence. It seems that the protagonist's halo is not just a saying. Hehe!
Thinking of this, Li Sisui involuntarily straightened his back. Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed an inconspicuous thumb ring in the corner of the stone table. From a distance, it looked like a piece of broken copper and scrap iron. Not only was it covered in rust, but it also did not resemble a cultivator's magic weapon at all. It had no design whatsoever and looked like a scrap of used material. But for some reason, such an ordinary object attracted his attention!
Li Sisui subconsciously picked up the ring. It was surprisingly heavy. Such a tiny thing was so heavy that it felt like it was constantly sinking in his hand. Even as a cultivator, he found it difficult to lift.
Li Sisui placed the thumb ring back on the stone table and began to examine it carefully. However, the thumb ring was too ordinary, and after examining it for a long time, he still couldn't figure it out. When he picked it up again, it was still heavy and kept sinking...
The Supreme Demon Ancestor, enveloped by the Nian Shen Jing finger mark, inadvertently caught sight of Li Sisui staring at the ring. A look of relief appeared on his face. It was no surprise that the person chosen by destiny had found the ring. It was the only thing that interested him among that pile of scrap metal...
Suddenly, the Supreme Demon Ancestor let out a long roar, causing the entire secret chamber to tremble. Li Sisui staggered and swayed, clinging tightly to the stone table before regaining his balance. Looking up, he saw that the Demon Ancestor's finger imprints were flying and spinning around him. With the Demon Ancestor's long roar, they turned into countless golden lights and entered the Demon Ancestor's palm!
The Supreme Demon Ancestor's face was gloomy. Seeing Li Sisui looking at him, he immediately spoke:
"Breaking through the void has indeed brought too many variables. Young friend, you should be prepared. Based on my calculations just now, this time breaking through the void will only be able to barely send the two of you to the Saintly Hill region. As for the specific location, I have no control over that. It will depend on your fate then..."
As he spoke, the Supreme Demon Ancestor sighed deeply, beads of sweat appearing on his forehead, and continued with concern:
"Although this shattering of the void will send you back to Saint Hill, judging from the calculations, the entire process is not only far from safe, but also fraught with enormous uncertainty and deadly danger, with a very high probability of causing spatial shattering. You should prepare as soon as possible. In my opinion, it would be better for you two to stay on Demon Mountain..."
"Space shattered?"
Seeing Li Sisui's blank expression, clearly unaware of the seriousness of the problem, the Supreme Demon Ancestor said earnestly:
"Young friend, spatial shattering is no child's play. The female cultivator you saved was nearly fatally injured by the spatial tremors. If space shatters, even I cannot escape unscathed without thorough preparation. Given your cultivation levels and current condition, you will undoubtedly die. Be careful, young friend!"
Li Sisui sensed the unknown danger in the tone of the Supreme Demon Ancestor, but staying on Demon Mountain was not his wish. He had important things to verify personally. Moreover, what was certain death for others was a different story for him. Of course he was afraid of death, but with the protagonist's halo, it was probably not so easy for him to die!
The Supreme Demon Ancestor spoke earnestly, his concern evident in his words. Li Sisui's heart warmed as he said:
"Thank you for your concern, senior. However, my mind is made up. Please make your preparations. If there is an opportunity in the future, I will repay your kindness tenfold!"
The Supreme Demon Ancestor was overjoyed, finally hearing Li Sisui's words. He suppressed his worry, pointed to the thumb ring, and said meaningfully:
"Young friend, you certainly have a discerning eye. Among this pile of scrap metal, only this ring has piqued my interest. If it weren't for the fact that it belongs to a cultivator, I would have already pocketed it..."
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