Guixu Immortal Kingdom

Chapter 21 The Fog Disperses [Please Read Further]

On Earth, the Dragon Kingdom once experienced a very long famine. In those days, when corn was harvested, instead of threshing and grinding it into corn flour, the corn was ground up along with the cob. This flour was called cornmeal, and it would get stuck in your throat when you ate it, causing a stinging pain when you swallowed it. But even so, it was enough to replace staple food and keep people alive and meet their needs.

When you're really hungry, cornmeal is a good thing; it can help you survive.

Even if all that's left is a single stick, gnawing on it and getting it into your stomach is better than eating tree bark or dirt.

Even so, those who didn't manage to grab one looked at him with envy.

"When the fog dissipates, it means that this newly entered initial area of ​​the Ruins will become a complete part of the Ruins. At that time, all the rules will be the same. Even if there are flowers, plants and trees inside, they will wither. All kinds of resources will become less and less after each use. The rules of the Ruins will also completely cover that area. Go in and search for resources. We need to hurry. The key is to see if we can find any rare items, wonders, or even the most precious Heart of Miracles."

The scars on Liang Hongguang's forehead trembled slightly, revealing a resolute expression.

"Hehe, there definitely will be. According to the rumors circulating outside, no matter what kind of initial land it is, as long as it is integrated into and collides with the rules of the Void, it will give birth to a miracle power containing creation. Therefore, even if no wonder or miracle heart is born in the initial land, a rare object will definitely be born. Even if there is no wonder, a rare object is still a good thing. Each one has a very magical ability. Even if it is the worst, there will be a miracle crystal. In short, if we find any one of them, we will be rich."

Tian Buqi licked his lips, revealing a hint of excitement.

The Origin is a brand new treasure land, a place where miracles are born. Many legendary figures have gained their fortunes and emerged from the Origin.

"Let's find it first. Last night we camped near the Origin Land and were protected by the Law of Return to the Void, which allowed us to get through safely. Once the Void Land completely merges with the Origin Land, the original will of the Void Land will also disappear, and the rules of the Void Land will cover it again, including the Origin Land. At that time, the Origin Land will not be safe either. So, we need to search for supplies quickly. Once we find useful supplies, we need to prepare to set off."

Liang Hongguang said in a deep voice.

This is hard-won experience. In this world, being able to live is practically a matter of fate, depending on how tough your life is and how strong you are.

“Last night I saw fires in other places outside the starting area. They shouldn’t be too far from here. Boss Liang, this time when we go in, I’m afraid we should be prepared for a conflict.”

Pang Yan suddenly spoke up.

Before the initial site was fully integrated, the will of the Void existed, and the surrounding area was safe, serving as a special sanctuary.

If they can come, then others can come too. This kind of safe zone is something many people have been longing for.

If you encounter this, you'll definitely stop and rest for a while.

Of course, it's also possible that those who come to rest and recuperate are not human, but other alien races.

"Third brother, can you tell anything? Is that a person or not?"

Liang Hongguang's expression hardened, and he looked at Tian Buqi and asked.

He has the best eyesight; if he can see something, he'll definitely be the first to spot it.

"It's most likely not human, but I don't know exactly what it is. I just haven't seen any signs of a convoy."

Tian Buqi quickly replied.

"Then we need to be careful. In our camp, there are only the three of us who are real cultivators, along with Liu San, Shi Gou, and a few others. They have awakened combat-type talents and have some combat power, but even together they can't withstand too much risk. Black Iron level cultivators are fine, but we must not encounter Bronze level cultivators."

Pang Yan then grabbed a corncob from somewhere and started eating it, talking as she ate.

"The place we're in is very remote. The probability of encountering a truly powerful enemy is much lower than in other places. If we do encounter one, the worst that can happen is death. In this Void of Return, living is more painful than dying. We face death every day. Even if we find the torch and establish a settlement, we will still face repeated invasions and natural disasters. I've heard that our human race is in a very bad situation. Even those few human holy cities are facing invasions."

A strange expression appeared on Liang Hongguang's face.

"The Holy City of Humanity, it is said to be a holy city forged with the Heart of Miracles as its core. It is a sacred place that protects our human race and ensures its eternal existence. It is said that if you find our Holy City of Humanity, you will be completely safe and will never have to live a precarious life of wandering again. You can marry and have children and enjoy peace. Even if you can't find the Holy City, it would be good to be able to join the Holy Land of Humanity. It is a good place to become stronger and more stable."

Tian Buqi said with a look of longing.

"Hmph, someone like you, even if you found a holy land of humanity, that holy land wouldn't accept you. The Buddhist holy land Shaolin Temple has Bodhidharma as its master, and the Taoist holy land Wudang Mountain has Zhang Sanfeng as its master. To join any of those holy lands, you need to have great talent. Even if you don't consider talent, it's questionable whether you can even find one."

Pang Yan said with a mocking expression.

The holy cities and sacred lands of humanity are the backbone of the human race within the Ruins of Return, the true pillars that determine the fate of the race. The most crucial element in establishing such holy lands is acquiring the Heart of Miracles. Every step of growth is forged through blood and fire.

"Forget all that nonsense, our goal is to find a place to start a fire, or to obtain some rare artifacts or wonders. If we have rare artifacts, our camp will be safer. If we have wonders, we will have a chance to build a sanctuary and end our wandering days."

Liang Hongguang grinned, his gaze toward the starting point growing even more intense.

All hope lies in this place of origin.

If he misses this opportunity and doesn't get what he wants, he doesn't know how much longer he can persevere on the road ahead. Perhaps he will completely collapse on the path of wandering. Difficult! Difficult! Difficult!!

Death!

Life is even harder!!

"Boss, look! The fog over there is starting to dissipate, and it's dissipating so fast. The fusion of Guixu is about to end."

Tian Buqi suddenly pointed in the direction of the starting point and shouted.

As you can see, the vast expanse of white mist is now dissipating at a visible speed, and what comes into view is the scene that was previously shrouded in fog. The first thing you see is a row of towering ancient trees.

Judging from the terrain, it looks like a tropical rainforest.

"It used to be a jungle, but it's a pity that it's all dead now that we've been here for so long."

Pang Yan said with a regretful expression.

Even with the lingering fog, one could see that the grass and trees in the jungle were withered and yellow, constantly falling and scattering. The original green color had been completely replaced by yellow, and the original vitality had begun to disappear completely.

This is Guixu.

In the Ruins of Guixu, normal flowers, plants, and trees wither and die upon entering, unable to grow and reproduce, and crops cannot be grown. One of the ironclad rules in the Ruins of Guixu is that food is the most important thing for people.

I will feel intense hunger if I don't eat.

This principle applies to beings of the Iron rank, and even those who have jumped to the Bronze rank cannot change it; this is the ironclad rule of the Ruins.

Another ironclad rule is that all things wither and die.

This is the land of Guixu, incapable of nurturing life, unable to allow plants to grow.

"There's another tall building inside. It's so tall, it looks like a building that belongs to our human race. It fell down, so it might be a human building."

Just then, a thin, middle-aged man with a bamboo cane walked over. He had a scholarly air about him. He looked ahead at the hotel and said with curiosity.

"So what if we're human? In this Void of Return, humans have already become food for the blood. If you don't become a cultivator, it's normal to be eaten if you encounter alien races. Don't forget, we are facing a desert calamity now. Hehe, if we enter the calamity without any preparation, it's hard to say how many people will survive."

Tian Buqi said with a light laugh.

"Old Liu, the fog has lifted. Go to the camp and tell everyone that those who want to go to the starting point to search for supplies should prepare, and those who don't want to go should stay in the camp. Whether you get enough to eat or go hungry is up to you. If there are people inside, we can take in a group of wanderers."

Liang Hongguang glanced at the newcomer, who was a person in the camp who was famous for his talent and had a certain status. He was considered a prominent figure in the camp.

It's pleasing to the eye and capable of handling things.

"Alright, the brothers have been looking forward to this day. The initial land may be dangerous, but staying in the camp and not going out to find supplies is just waiting to die. In this world, if a man doesn't look out for himself, he'll be punished by heaven and earth. If you die, it's all for nothing."

Liu San looked at the place where the original face was rapidly revealing itself, his eyes shining.

Even though the jungle is starting to wither, you can still eat the bark when you're hungry, and you can even make soup from the leaves. You can always get something out of it.

Upon receiving the news, the wanderers in the camp began to pack up, grab their usual weapons, and leave their tents.

As the fog dissipated, noticeable changes occurred inside the hotel.

While fiercely battling the swarm of snakes, constantly wielding his Karma-Slaying Blade to kill wave after wave of venomous snakes, Ji Tianhao's expression instinctively changed.

"Something's not right. Killing snakes isn't producing any light orbs anymore. I just killed dozens of them, and not a single light orb was generated."

Ji Tianhao was certain that what he saw was absolutely correct.

"Hey old smoker, quick, blow another puff of smoke to keep the snakes out for now. Let's collect the light orbs on the ground first. Otherwise, we'll end up with none left on the ground either."

Hu Youni said eagerly.

Without the slightest hesitation, Qi Lin exhaled two puffs of smoke from his nostrils, which quickly spread throughout the corridor. This was the same smoke he had used before to repel snakes and insects; wherever it reached, large numbers of snakes instinctively froze.

(End of this chapter)