If you were asked to identify an item, would you choose to extract magical powers?

When Emperor Shengwu saw that it was Shen Bai who came in, he was slightly taken aback, and then a look of astonishment appeared on his face.

"Shen Bai, what are you doing here?"

He was a little confused as to why he would see Shen Bai in this place.

Especially now, Shen Bai shouldn't be entering the desolate forbidden area.

Shen Bai frowned deeply, finally fixing his gaze on the former emperor, and said, "Your Majesty, isn't your condition a bit off?"

Even if this is a desolate and forbidden land, even if one can learn all the world's most amazing skills here, how could the Holy Martial Emperor be sitting with the emperor of the previous dynasty?
The two emperors were mortal enemies; if they met, there would only be one outcome: either they would die.

But now these two people are sitting together, even drinking tea and looking at the cultivation techniques, which is rather strange.

Upon hearing this, the Holy Martial Emperor revealed a look of understanding and said, "You mean him? It's nothing. Sit down, and I'll tell you slowly, shall I?"

The former emperor put down his book, looked Shen Bai up and down, and said, "Truly, heroes emerge from among the young. I never expected that the Great Zhou Kingdom could produce such a person as you. It is truly the Great Zhou Kingdom's good fortune."

Shen Bai was slightly taken aback when he said this.

Because when the former emperor said these words, he showed not a trace of violence; on the contrary, he was quite gentle.

You should know that when he was in the Hall of Pride, he had met with the emperor of the previous dynasty and knew what kind of person the emperor was.

That was a cruel and tyrannical monarch who had wreaked havoc in the previous dynasty, causing immense suffering to the common people.

But the gentle aura he exudes now cannot be faked; it is a genuine emanation from the nature of the former emperor.

Shen Bai felt somewhat puzzled, but despite his doubts, since both emperors had said so, he temporarily suppressed his thoughts.

Then he sat down opposite the two of them.

After Shen Bai sat down, the Holy Martial Emperor and the former emperor exchanged a glance and spoke.

"Should you speak, or should I speak?"

The former emperor said helplessly, "Let me explain. After all, I was the one who created this whole thing, so it's best for me to explain it."

At this point, the former emperor turned his gaze to Shen Bai and asked.

"Shen Bai, don't you find it strange that after we met, instead of fighting to the death, we sat together drinking tea and discussing philosophy?"

Shen Bai nodded and said, "That's right, that's the strangest thing about me."

If you have any doubts, just ask them directly. Now that the final battle is about to begin, especially since we are in this desolate forbidden land, Shen Bai feels that all doubts should be resolved at this time.

Otherwise, it will be difficult to find the results after going out.

The former emperor sighed and said, "Actually, all of this is related to the chaotic organization."

"When I was in the previous dynasty, I was not so violent and unreasonable. On the contrary, I governed the whole country very well."

"But then the Chaotic Organization came. They used special secret methods to disturb my mind, ultimately leading me to my death."

At this point, a hint of sorrow flashed in the eyes of the former emperor.

"Fortunately, the Holy Martial Emperor appeared and solved the predicament for me at that time."

"Although the previous dynasty has been destroyed, the existence of the Holy Martial Emperor has given the people of the previous dynasty a place to belong, so that they will not be wiped out by my violent and unreasonable methods."

The former emperor spoke simply because he was unwilling to mention many past events.

Simply state the facts verbally in the most concise way.

After the current emperor finished speaking his last words, a look of shock appeared in Shen Bai's eyes, and then he said.

"So, when you wreaked havoc on the entire previous dynasty, it wasn't your true nature, but rather the machinations of a chaotic organization that caused you to lose your way and become cruel and tyrannical?"

He wasn't stupid; after a little research, he grasped the essence of it all.

The former emperor nodded and said, "That's right. They can't stand to see the people of this world doing well. Just like the name of their organization, their goal is to plunge the whole world into chaos."

"At that time, although there were occasional frictions between the countries, they were generally on good terms with each other, so they wanted to find a breakthrough."

"The breakthrough point was my dynasty. They overthrew my dynasty. I thought I could disrupt the situation and throw the whole world into chaos. But I never expected that the Holy Martial Emperor would rise from humble beginnings and ultimately turn the tide and establish the Great Zhou Kingdom."

"It also thwarted their plans and postponed the chaos for many, many years."

Emperor Shengwu chimed in from the side, "I didn't expect that after arriving at the Desolate Forbidden Land, the aura of the Desolate Forbidden Land would gradually awaken his consciousness. Then Miss Xianyue arrived and explained the whole story, telling us that now is not the time to settle old scores."

"Every single person today is a force that will one day stand against this world."

"After careful consideration, I feel that since everything that happened before was not his intentional act, then it is understandable."

"Today, our enemy remains a chaotic organization."

At this point, both of them fell silent.

In fact, both of them remembered that grudge very clearly.

Although the previous emperor was controlled, his dynasty was indeed overthrown by the Holy Martial Emperor. Although the Holy Martial Emperor knew that the previous emperor did not want to destroy the world, the two had fought for so many years, and there was bound to be some estrangement between them.

Fortunately, the appearance of the crescent moon temporarily eliminated all the barriers.

Shen Bai pondered for a moment and said, "If that's the case, then some mysteries have been completely solved."

"Your Majesty, your injuries have fully healed. When do you plan to go out?"

Now that Emperor Shengwu's injuries have fully healed and the situation outside is dire, Shen Bai believes that Emperor Shengwu can leave the desolate forbidden land and return to the Great Zhou Kingdom.

Upon their return, they will have a significant impact on the course of the battle.

But no sooner had these words been uttered than the Holy Martial Emperor shook his head in refusal, saying...

"This empire ultimately belongs to the third prince. I gave it to him, so there's no reason to take it back."

Shen Bai frowned and said, "But if we don't go out, the Great Zhou Kingdom will lose a top-notch fighting force, which may lead to many dangers later on."

Emperor Shengwu shook his head and said, "This is my true home now. I really cannot leave. If I do, the Great Zhou Kingdom will descend into chaos."

Upon hearing this, Shen Bai felt there must be a deeper meaning behind it, but the Holy Martial Emperor declined to elaborate.

At this moment, the former emperor said, "Just listen to him. If he leaves from here, he will reveal the aura of the desolate forbidden land. If this world finds out, he may suffer unpredictable consequences. These are all what Miss Crescent Moon said, so we can only choose to believe her."

Shen Bai stroked his chin, then nodded and said, "In that case, I won't try to persuade you any further."

He believed what Xian Yue said, after all, Xian Yue was from the desolate forbidden land and had once fought against this world.

Since Xian Yue said that the Holy Martial Emperor cannot go out for the time being, it is very likely that this is true.

Having finished their conversation, Shen Bai was eager to leave the desolate forbidden area and didn't want to linger. He then bid farewell to the Holy Martial Emperor and the former emperor, and left the small house.
At this very moment, Crescent Moon is waiting in the courtyard.

When she realized that Shen Bai was looking at her, she turned her head and smiled.

"Well, you understand a lot of things now, right?" Shen Bai nodded and said, "I have a general understanding of the situation."

I learned a lot of big secrets during this trip.

This includes both destroyed forbidden areas and desolate forbidden areas.

Now, the veil that had shrouded the desolate forbidden land in front of Shen Bai has been completely lifted.

He finally realized that the so-called desolate forbidden land was not as dangerous as he had imagined. On the contrary, it was a treasure trove, a place that could drive all cultivators crazy.

Because this place is full of top-notch martial arts techniques, which can make people unconsciously become addicted to them.

Of course, as Crescent Moon said not long ago, this matter cannot be explained yet.

If we were to explain it, cultivators from all over the world would flood into the desolate forbidden land like madmen, which would only bring more trouble to the desolate forbidden land.

"The matter has been clarified," Shen Bai asked.

"Can I leave now?"

His purpose in coming here was to leave the desolate forbidden land and head to the border to continue stabilizing the situation there.

As soon as he said that, Crescent Moon shook his head seriously and said...

"Leaving the desolate forbidden land is no problem, but the chieftain wants to see you."

Shen Bai was taken aback, a thoughtful expression on his face, before nodding and saying, "Alright, let's go see the clan leader now."

Just like the Destroyed Forbidden Land and the Frozen Forbidden Land, each forbidden land has its own chieftain.

The same applies to the desolate forbidden land.

This is the most famous of the ten forbidden areas, and there is no record of it in outside history.

Shen Bai was curious about what the chieftain of the desolate forbidden land looked like, and what the significance of meeting him this time was.

Crescent Moon said, "Come with me to see the clan leader. After you've finished talking with him, I'll send you away from the desolate forbidden land. Then, do whatever you need to do."

Afterwards, Shen Bai and Xuan Yue stopped talking and walked towards the largest building.

Before long, the two arrived in front of the building.

The building is ancient and simple, exuding a desolate atmosphere. At the same time, a great deal of desolation lingers around it, making people feel scared at first glance.

This terrifying aura of desolation, if not addressed by Xuan Yue's methods, would have been a sure-kill for any cultivator.

There were two experts at the Peak Realm guarding the entrance. It was quite normal for experts at the Peak Realm to be guarding the entrance here.

Shen Bai had seen it before, so he wasn't particularly surprised now.

Subsequently, with Crescent Moon leading the way, Shen Bai encountered no obstacles and soon entered the ancient and desolate building under her guidance.

Inside the building were huge rooms, and after a series of twists and turns, Xuan Yue led Shen Bai to the backyard.

During this time, Shen Bai passed through many courtyards and saw different situations.

In many courtyards, people are patiently meditating, seemingly trying to break through their own limitations.

“These are people who have gained some enlightenment in the forbidden area, and they come here to seek special rooms so that they can realize their own enlightenment.”

“Here, no one will disturb them or slow them down.”

Shen Bai nodded, indicating that he understood.

Upon arriving at the courtyard, there was a very large house in front of us.

The door to the house was tightly closed, and all the windows were also firmly shut.

From the outside, there was nothing unusual about it. In fact, when Shen Bai scanned it with his Golden Eye of Breaking Void, he found a powerful resistance blocking it from the outside.

The building here is the largest and most unique, and Shen Bai certainly knows what kind of place this is.

This should be the location of the clan leader that Crescent Moon mentioned earlier.

Crescent Moon said, "Wait here for me for a moment."

Shen Bai nodded, but did not step forward. He stood in the courtyard and waited patiently.

Then, Crescent Moon stepped forward and gently knocked on the door.

A moment later, an old voice came from inside the door.

Has Shen Bai come in?

Xian Yue nodded and said, "That's right, clan leader, Shen Bai has come in. I've brought him to the courtyard. Is it convenient to see him now?"

Shen Bai observed the scene with curiosity, listening to the voice inside, which seemed to be that of a kind old man.

But he felt he had to see it for himself to know exactly what it looked like.

Soon, the voices from inside the door came out again.

"Let him come in by himself. You go and do your own thing. I have something to talk to Shen Bai about alone."

Xian Yue agreed, then bowed respectfully before returning to Shen Bai's side, saying, "Go by yourself, I won't go with you."

The clan leader is the controller of the desolate forbidden land, so Crescent Moon naturally obeys the clan leader's words without question.

Shen Bai agreed, watched Xian Yue leave the courtyard, stood in the courtyard for a moment to think, and then walked towards the gate.

As soon as I approached the door, the door in front of me opened naturally.

Shen Bai stepped inside, looked around, and was then stunned by what he saw.

What they saw ahead was an enormous, deep pit.

Inside the deep pit, chains stretched out from the walls.

At the center of the chains was an old man covered in wounds.

The old man had a full head of white hair and a long beard that reached down to his lower abdomen.

Upon noticing Shen Bai's gaze, she looked up and gave him the kindest possible smile.

But to Shen Bai, that kind smile was filled with endless pain, as if it were an expression of suffering every single moment.

Seemingly sensing Shen Bai's unusual behavior, the old man smiled slightly and slowly spoke.

"Young friend, if you don't mind, sit on the edge of this pit and I'll slowly explain things to you, shall I?"

Shen Bai suppressed his shock for the moment, then sat on the edge of the pit and asked, "Clan leader, why do you look like this?" (End of this chapter)