The perfect world in the eyes of double pupils

However, those buildings were all dilapidated and desolate, with no trace of their former glory.

"Even the forbidden zone of life has a day of desolation?" Everyone couldn't help but sigh.

In the universe, two great rivers converge, but they do not lead to a path to the lower realm.

Shi Yi didn't pay attention and continued to deduce.

"Buzz!"

The Yin and Yang Dao of the universe were activated and converged on the place where he stood.

Ultimately, the place where Shi Yi stood became the place where the Yin and Yang met, filled with chaotic energy. An open portal stood prominently, inside which was an ancient road, paved with gray-brown stones in layers of steps, stretching all the way to an unknown distance.

Shi Hao and the others gathered around, and it turned out that someone had indeed built a road leading to the lower realm.

It seems that the Eight Realms of the Lower Realm are more important than we imagined.

“This road may seem ordinary and without danger, but it’s definitely not that simple, after all, it leads to the lower realm,” Shi Hao murmured.

“Any living being that embarks on this path will suffer pressure that surpasses their own limits. Only the two of us can pass through this path,” Shi Yi said.

After saying that, his chaotic little world cracked open. The witch and the others exchanged glances and went inside. They were not heading to the area where the ginseng fruit and the time-returning elixir were located, but to another area with stone tables and chairs. After resting for a while, they could reach the lower realm.

After settling the three women in, Shi Yi went downstairs first.

"Buzz!"

An immense pressure emanated from his body, as if countless massive stars were crashing down upon him like a tsunami.

If it were an ordinary prodigy, he would have been pulverized in less than a breath, but Shi Yi only swayed slightly before recovering as usual.

His body radiated a sacred, ethereal light, as if a celestial emperor had descended to earth.

Seeing how easily Shi Yi was doing it, Shi Hao jumped down and landed on the steps.

"puff!"

In just a moment, Shi Hao coughed up blood. His joints cracked and popped as he suffered an unimaginable impact, as if he were about to disintegrate and collapse.

If someone as powerful as him suffered such an impact, it's hard to imagine what it would be like for others to come in. This path is indeed not one that ordinary people can walk.

"laugh!"

Blood mist gushed from his pores, turning him into a blood-soaked figure, while the sounds emanating from his bones grew increasingly intense.

Fortunately, Shi Hao held on in the end, and everything around him returned to normal.

He experienced firsthand the terrifying nature of this path. Looking at the endless expanse ahead, Shi Hao couldn't help but gasp. Apart from beings like him and Shi Yi who had surpassed all limits, it was truly difficult for any other being to complete this path; they would perish halfway through.

"Let's go."

Shi Yi spoke softly, acting as if nothing was wrong, as if the stone steps posed no danger whatsoever.

Shi Hao was secretly astonished. His cousin was truly unfathomable. Heaven knows just how far he had gone.

The two walked one after the other for dozens of miles, but still could not see where the road ended.

This place is not peaceful. In the void, there are sounds of chaos surging and ancient beasts roaring. Only by listening carefully can one discover that it is actually the collision of rules and order.

Shi Yi remained expressionless, his feet never stopping, constantly landing on new stone steps, making crisp footstep sounds.

Shi Hao trembled all over, gritted his teeth, and followed behind Shi Yi, unwilling to fall behind even a little bit.

He stared at the tall figure ahead, his face filled with horror, unable to understand how Shi Yi had managed to remain calm and travel so far in such harsh conditions.

He felt that Shi Yi was holding back, and that eventually he would burst out.

And so, the two stones strode along the winding stone steps laid out in the void. They walked for countless days, losing all sense of time.

In the latter half of the journey, the surrounding order and rules became increasingly terrifying, displaying an eerie blood-red hue, with streaks and wisps intertwining in the void. No wonder the lower realm was so difficult.

Finally, Shi Hao saw the light at the end of the tunnel. Ahead, at the end of the road, the outline of a continent came into view.

"Is it the Eight Regions of the Lower Realm?"

He muttered to himself.

In an instant, a desolate aura swept over him. It was very familiar, which made Shi Hao's spirits lift. It was indeed the Eight Regions of the Lower Realm. However, he was immediately surprised because the continent was filled with the fragrance of longevity medicine. It was refreshing and invigorating. After smelling it, he felt comfortable all over, as if he was about to ascend to immortality.

"This is... an elixir of immortality? How is that possible? How could there be an elixir of immortality in the lower realm?" Shi Hao didn't understand.

“From that forbidden zone of life,” Shi Yi murmured.

Shi Hao suddenly realized.

The two arrived and stood at the end of the stone steps. Here lay a vast, desolate, and lifeless Gobi Desert.

Shuangshi did not stop, but continued forward, crossing a sand dune, and came to an ancient medicinal garden with a stone tablet standing there.

As they approached, they saw an introduction to the forbidden zone on the stone tablet. This place, known as the Cross-Shadow Land, is a forbidden zone for life, and outsiders are not allowed to set foot here. There were warnings on it.

Shi Hao peered inside but couldn't see anything, but in Shi Yi's double pupils, all illusions had nowhere to hide.

He saw the desolation of the forbidden zone, he saw the white bones, deep within the forbidden zone, which appeared extremely desolate.

Such a gaze could not escape the notice of the beings within the Cross Yin-Yang Land. A page boy awoke from an endless slumber. His true form was now a skeleton, but his obsession remained undiminished, and he still possessed great strength. In his previous life, he was a true immortal.

"Dare to spy on the forbidden area? You're courting death!" This fairy tale was filled with murderous intent and was full of killing intent, indicating that he was going to make a move against Shuangshi.

Upon hearing this, Shi Hao felt a chill run down his spine. This forbidden zone of life, which blocked their path, was so domineering, ready to take their lives at any moment.

However, Shi Yi remained calm and showed no sign of panic, which reassured Shi Hao. As long as Shi Yi had confidence, he should be unafraid of the other party's attack.

"laugh!"

A wisp of immortal sword energy shot out from the forbidden zone of life. In its prime, it could slay a true immortal, but now, it is at most at the level of a supreme being.

The pageboy who unleashed the sword energy ultimately turned into bones and ceased to be an immortal.

Shi Yi didn't move at all, letting the immortal sword energy kill him as it approached.

"puff!"

A terrifying sword aura capable of slaying a supreme being arrived before Shi Yi, but it couldn't even break through his aura, turning into a gentle breeze that couldn't even lift the hem of Shi Yi's clothes.

This scene left the pageboy in the forbidden zone stunned. Just then, a gentle voice rang out.

"Who dares to disturb us?"

"My lord, these are two men who have trespassed into the forbidden area. They should be killed without mercy. However, my sword energy is no match for the leader. I beg you, my lord, to take action personally."

"Child, your bloodlust is still so strong, it will affect your path to enlightenment." The gentle voice rang out again.

"To be able to block your sword energy so easily, it seems that the person who came is no ordinary person."

"Huh? They're creatures from that path. Interesting. Invite them in." The master of the forbidden area seemed to have discovered something interesting; his tone changed.

"Yes!"

The pageboy's voice rang out, and the next moment, an arched bridge stretched out from an unknown place and landed at the feet of the twin stones.

"The trunk of the Immortal Tree of Immortality? The main trunk was cut off and used as material to build a bridge?" Shi Hao was so surprised that he couldn't close his mouth.

The owner of this restricted area is far too extravagant.

"Come over for a chat." The Lord of the Forbidden Zone spoke, his eyes shining brightly, his expression gradually becoming solemn. The reason was simple: he had seen Shi Yi's power, a power never before seen.

Shi Yi and Shi Hao stepped onto the bridge formed by the trunk of the Immortal Tree of Immortality and entered the forbidden zone of life.

Beneath the bridge, there are many fertile fields planted with medicinal herbs. At the far end, hills are scattered all around, and on those hills are many metal palaces, each with a different purpose.

The two continued forward and saw several thatched huts standing on flat ground in the distance.

Shi Hao looked around curiously; this was the mysterious forbidden zone of life.

Shi Yi, however, saw a different scene. His eyes shone brightly, overcoming all obstacles to meet a pair of indescribable eyes.

"What a double-pupiled individual," the Lord of the Forbidden Zone said solemnly.

"If you want to see the master, you still need to pass a test," the page said coldly.

Then, a lake blocked the way for the two stones.

Without hesitation, Shi Yi walked directly towards the great lake. His entire body radiated a divine light, transcending the world. This lake, which filled countless geniuses with fear and despair, could not harm him in the slightest, nor could it destroy his flesh and blood.

"This……"

Even the pageboy was shocked. He had never seen such a creature before, able to cross the lake unharmed. Who throughout history could do that?
The master of the penalty area grew increasingly solemn.

Shi Hao gave it a try. At first, he was fine and could remain intact. But after walking for a while, he couldn't take it anymore. His flesh and blood were completely corroded by the lake water, leaving him as a skeleton. Moreover, runes filled the sky above the lake, and every drop of water was like a star or a universe. Taking a step forward was like creating the world.

He didn't stop, gritted his teeth and kept going, finally crossing the crystal-clear lake, and his missing body was restored to its original state.

In contrast, Shi Yi remained completely unharmed throughout the entire process, appearing extraordinary and ethereal, like an emperor descending to earth.

"The Cosmic Lake, the Lake of Life and Death, you were able to pass through them with such ease, without being corroded in the slightest. Such talent... such strength, is unprecedented and unlikely to be matched in the future." The Lord of the Forbidden Zone sighed and gave this evaluation.

Behind him, the two pageboys were also shocked. Shi Yi was even more amazing than their master. Could he be a future Immortal King and become an unparalleled being?

"You're not bad either. Being able to come from that path means you're one of us. Being able to cross the Cosmic Lake means you've passed the final test and can see me." He then looked at Shi Hao and said this.

Only then did Shi Hao see the true face of the master of the forbidden zone. He was very young and refined, and could be described as handsome and elegant, looking to be less than thirty years old.

The Lord of the Forbidden Zone, dressed in white, was exceptionally handsome, with a gentle smile and unparalleled good looks. His eyes were incredibly deep, making him a truly peerless beauty.

"Please, gentlemen, have a seat. A servant will bring tea." The host of the forbidden area invited them.

Shuangshi nodded and sat down at a stone table. Two young disciples of the forbidden area master came over with tea.

They were a man and a woman. The man was very young, looking only in his early twenties, and the woman was just as beautiful. However, you could tell from their weathered eyes that they had lived for countless years.

The one who attacked Shi Yi earlier was a male Taoist disciple.

"Just now, the boy was ignorant and offended me. Please forgive him," the Lord of the Forbidden Zone said to Shi Yi.

"It's alright, we've become friends through this fight." Shi Yi didn't mind. After all, he was the one who had spied on the forbidden area first, and the other party hadn't even touched the hem of his clothes. How could he possibly make an enemy of the master of the forbidden area over such a trivial matter?
Don't be fooled by the fact that the Lord of the Forbidden Zone is just a skull; he still has the ability to contend with a Celestial King, even if it's only for a moment or two, which is beyond Shi Yi's imagination.

He is still a long way from becoming a Celestial King; they are not even on the same level.

Upon hearing this, the Lord of the Forbidden Zone nodded slightly, a smile appearing on his face. Then, he glanced at the Twin Stones and couldn't help but sigh.

"Alas, I don't know how many years have passed. Time flies like an arrow, and years pass like a shuttle. So long ago that I thought I had already passed away, I only saw two decent creatures come to this place."

These words sounded like a gentle breeze to Shi Yi, leaving him with no particular feeling, because he had seen too much. Apart from never having been to the Boundary Sea, he was not much less knowledgeable than the Lord of the Forbidden Zone.

However, it sounded different to Shi Hao. He felt as if swords were clanging, about to shatter the sky and cut through the universe.

At this moment, the young Taoist boy served tea. In the teacup, a phoenix soared into the sky, its color incredibly vibrant red, and a rich aroma of tea wafted out.

The Lord of the Forbidden Zone invited the two to taste this tea. Seeing its appearance, Shi Hao thought it was a divine tea comparable to the Enlightenment Ancient Tea. However, after taking a small sip, he found it so bitter that his tongue went numb.

Shi Yi calmly took a sip.

"Senior, this tea..." Shi Hao hesitated, then stopped.

The Lord of the Forbidden Zone smiled and explained the origin of this tea. He said it was planted by him personally, and that very few people in the world were qualified to drink it.

"Currently, only nine people have tasted this tea. I was the first, and the other eight were all peerless geniuses who once revered me as their master, but later..."

He spoke eloquently.

Originally, during the entire Immortal Ancient Era, eight beings had visited this forbidden zone. They all revered the Lord of the Forbidden Zone as their master, and the Lord of the Forbidden Zone taught them an invincible technique. Unfortunately, seven of them later ventured into a certain place and died, while the eighth died in the Great Calamity of the Immortal Ancient Era.

"Drink tea!"

The Lord of the Forbidden Zone whispered.

Shuangshi took a sip, and instantly, a man as tall as an iron tower appeared, surrounded by chaotic energy and possessing astonishing power.

"His name is Ogu..."

"The master of the restricted area explained."

Immediately afterward, the tall figure disappeared, and the next figure appeared, one after another. Finally, a beautiful woman with a blue moon floating behind her head appeared. She was none other than the famous Azure Moon Fairy of the Immortal Ancient Era.

After introducing his eight former disciples, the Lord of the Forbidden Zone expressed his intention to take Shi Hao as his disciple. He had finally found a suitable young man and hoped to personally cultivate an invincible being.

As for Shi Yi, he had originally intended to take him as a disciple, but after their conversation, the Lord of the Forbidden Zone realized that he had nothing more to teach this being. (End of Chapter)