"Clan leader, sect master, please don't fight. Talk it out," Kuishan said worriedly, turning back every few steps.
After Kui Shan left, Chi Hu looked at Ruan Xiyan and Jun Yu, "Please have a seat, both of you. I seem to have underestimated your background. Few people on the cultivation continent know about turbid energy. How did you find out?"
“We have our own methods. Your Manshi tribe has lived in the Laoshan ruins for generations and has your people guard the Shura Sea. What you are actually guarding is the boundary marker at the bottom of the Shura Sea.”
"You even know about the boundary markers!" Chi Hu's expression became even more wary. "You came here because of the boundary markers in the Asura Sea."
"Chieftain, there's no need to be nervous. We mean no harm; we just want to confirm the current status of that boundary marker in the Asura Sea."
“How can I believe your words?” Chi Hu’s eyes were wary. “The matter of the boundary marker is no ordinary matter. How can you expect me to believe you with just a few words? If you harbor any ill intentions, the consequences will be unimaginable.”
"Whether you believe it or not, I am going to the Asura Sea, and you can't stop us." Ruan Xiyan's attitude was firm. "For the sake of your Barbarian Stone Clan's generations of guarding the boundary markers, I don't want to hurt you."
"Such an arrogant tone, I'd like to see what you're capable of." Chi Hu gathered power in his hands, his arm covered by a thick layer of stone, and he punched Ruan Xiyan.
Ruan Xiyan calmly received the attack, and the chairs and stone pillars behind her shattered instantly, without her retreating an inch.
"As expected of the Barbarian Stone Clan, known for their strength, I have learned my lesson today. But you are far from being able to defeat me!" Ruan Xiyan pushed her palm forward.
The glazed demonic flames, brimming with demonic energy, repelled Chi Hu, who staggered and barely managed to steady himself as he retreated.
His fist trembled slightly as a wisp of glazed demonic flame wrapped around his arm. Cracks appeared in the stone wall that had formed armor on his arm, and then it split apart inch by inch.
"This is... Glazed Demon Flame, and demonic energy! Blood Eyes! Could you be Yan Yue, the progenitor of the Demon Realm?!"
Ruan Xiyan raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised that the chief of the Barbarian Stone Clan living on the cultivation continent could see through her true identity. "You know me?"
Chi Hu shook his head. "Our Barbarian Stone Clan has a long lifespan. Although I have never seen the Demon Ancestor, I have heard of his great reputation."
"The Glazed Demon Flame of the Demon Ancestor has the power of purification. Thirty thousand years ago, the turbid air in one of the boundary markers erupted, and it was you who resealed the turbid air."
“But rumors say that the Heavenly Dao Cangjun sealed the erupting turbid energy and saved the world,” Ruan Xiyan countered.
“Those words can only deceive the ignorant masses, not me. Our Barbarian Stone Clan has guarded a boundary marker for generations, and I know the power of the turbid air better than anyone.”
"Even Cang Jun, the God Lord of the God Realm who was on par with the Demon Ancestor in the past, could not seal the turbid energy. Only the Bodhi Exquisite Heart in the Demon Ancestor's body could temporarily seal and purify the turbid energy."
"You know quite a lot," Ruan Xiyan said slowly. "Since you know who we are, you should know that you are no match for us. Do you still want to continue fighting?"
Chi Hu shook his head, his expression no longer as hostile as before. "I wouldn't dare. It was my failure to recognize your identities in time that led to this misunderstanding."
"Back then, the Demon Ancestor sacrificed himself to stop the eruption of the turbid energy. I have always admired the Demon Ancestor's righteousness and character."
“I believe that you two will be mindful of your actions when you go to the Asura Sea and will not damage the boundary markers or release the turbid energy. Therefore, I am willing to take you to the Asura Sea.”
Chi Hu personally led Ruan Xiyan and the others towards the Shura Sea location within the Laoshan Ruins.
The Shura Sea was calm, though a hint of turbulence lingered on its surface. However, no trace of turbidity was visible; it was all sealed deep within the Shura Sea.
Ruan Xiyan and Jun Yu ventured deep into the sea, where a boundary marker came into view. Occasionally, foul air would escape from the boundary marker, but it was blocked by the stone walls that stood around it.
There is a unique rock power of the Barbarian Stone Clan on the stone wall, which is indestructible and can prevent the erosion of the turbid air.
However, upon closer inspection, one can see that the stone walls are being eroded. Although the erosion is slow, it will eventually be completely eroded away.
Ruan Xiyan and Jun Yu exchanged a glance, and then attacked simultaneously.
One forcefully pushed the overflowing turbid air back into the boundary marker, while the other used the power of laws to strengthen the seal on the boundary marker.
Having made sure everything was in order and there were no future problems, Ruan Xiyan and the others left the seabed and looked at Chi Hu standing in front of them, saying, "The condition of this boundary marker is better than I expected. I'm afraid it's thanks to the protection of your Barbarian Stone Clan."
"The power of laws!" Chi Hu exclaimed in shock. Although he had not entered the seabed of the Asura Sea, he had faintly sensed a power of laws, which was not the original power on the boundary marker.
The power on the boundary markers is weakening day by day as time goes by, and one day it will be unable to stop the sealed turbid energy.
To delay the arrival of this day, the members of the Barbarian Stone Clan sacrifice their stone cores upon death. These stone cores are unique to the Barbarian Stone Clan and are the core formed by the condensation of all their power.
Their stone cores would gather around the boundary marker to slow down the erosion and eruption of the boundary marker's turbid energy.
The effect wasn't very significant, but it was at least useful for clearing away turbid air. As long as it was even slightly effective, then it wasn't all for nothing.
The only power that can truly strengthen the boundary marker and prevent the eruption of turbid energy is the power of the laws that the Creator God can use.
"You can use the power of laws?!" Chi Hu exclaimed in surprise.
"By chance, I cultivated the power of laws," Ruan Xiyan replied.
"To be honest, our ancient race, the Barbarian Stone Clan, was once blessed by the Creator God. The Creator God used the power of laws to give us intelligence, which has allowed us to exist to this day."
“We are commanded by the Creator God to guard this boundary marker. We, the Stone Barbarians, are not very powerful, but our hard bodies made of stone can serve as the last barrier when the turbid air erupts.”
"Since the Creator God fell from the earth, no one on the continent has been able to mobilize the power of the laws. I never thought that Lord Demon Ancestor could actually use the power of the laws."
"Furthermore, I sensed that the power of the laws within your body is very pure. You have strengthened the sealing power on the boundary marker for us this time. On behalf of the Barbarian Stone Clan, I thank you, sir."
Chi Hu cupped his hands towards Ruan Xiyan, but she raised her hand to stop him. "I just did what I wanted to do. No need to thank me, clan leader. I have another question I want to ask you."
"Please speak, sir."
"How do you, the Barbarian Stone Clan, who have guarded this boundary marker for so long, resist the invasion of the turbid air into your bodies?" Ruan Xiyan asked, voicing the question that had been bothering her.
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