The weakest martial artist? One punch and he's leveled up a whole realm!

The story of a person being swallowed by their shadow.

It was quickly discovered by others.

This immediately caused quite a commotion.

"Did you see that? That person seems to have been swallowed up by the shadow on the wall!"

"What is that shadow? A shadow monster?"

"Something's not right. Where is that person's body?"

"I didn't see his real body, I only saw his shadow!"

"Something strange is going on in this shadowy city!"

"Be careful!"

"......"

Less than half a minute later.

At the end of a dead-end street corner, the same scene appeared again.

A person's shadow seemed to be firmly trapped on the wall.

He is struggling desperately to get out.

However, he found that no matter how hard he tried, he could not break free from the wall.

It felt as if I was trapped against the wall.

He was clearly struggling very hard.

But the shadow could not make any sound.

Not to mention attracting the attention of other people.

Then, on the other side of the wall.

A menacing shadow was closing in on him step by step.

The monster's shadow approached the human figure.

It used the same old trick again, opening its gaping maw and tearing a piece off the figure.

The human figure began to fight back frantically, but it was no match for the monster's shadow.

The monster's shadow kept opening its mouth and tearing at things.

After a few bites, the figure was eaten to pieces and lost the ability to resist.

Ultimately, it was completely swallowed up by the monster's shadow.

The monster's shadow, having eaten and drunk its fill, leisurely left the place.

Then it hides in some dark corner of the city.

Quietly waiting for the next victim.

but.

The current events involving these demonic shadow attacks.

It is still a small part of the matter.

Moreover, the targets of the monster shadows' sneak attacks are all solo adventurers.

.......

Ye Xiao followed Lao Zhou and the others, slowly walking into the long street leading into the city of Shadows, a city that had been sealed away for centuries.

Unlike the others, they ventured deep into the city's streets and alleys, into every unexplored building and house.

Instead, they strolled slowly along the long street.

Ye Xiao stared at Old Zhou and asked, "Old Zhou, what exactly are these people looking for in the City of Shadows?"

Old Zhou tilted his head: "Haven't you heard that legend?"

Ye Xiao shook his head: "What legend?"

Old Zhou said, "The City of Shadows also has another name: the City of Immortality."

"The City of Immortality?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Xiao's face showed a look of surprise.

He had indeed never heard of this before he came.

Old Zhou continued, "Legend has it that when Lingtian City suddenly sank underground, the official record stated it was an attack by monsters, but the real reason behind it was—a world-shaking treasure was buried within Lingtian City!"

A priceless treasure?

Ye Xiao's attention was drawn in by Lao Zhou's tantalizing words.

"What kind of extraordinary treasure is it?"

Old Zhou smiled and said, "A flawed immortal being!"

The moment the words "immortality" were uttered.

No further explanation is needed.

Ye Xiao understood instantly.

Anything associated with "immortality" is a true treasure!

To know.

Even someone as strong as Adam, in the final moments of his life, nothing else mattered.

Only lifespan and immortality are the most important!

Adam was willing to pay any price to survive.

"I've heard that this immortal creature has a very simple function: as long as you get close to it, your lifespan will slowly increase."

"Legend has it that spending a month near it can extend your life by ten years!"

Just this one claim of "extending life by ten years" is enough.

Ye Xiao then understood why so many people were flocking to enter the City of Shadows.

Even if it's just a legend.

But what if the so-called "immortal seed" is really found in the City of Shadows!

Even if it's a flawed "immortal species"!

Even if you don't use it yourself, you can definitely sell it for an astronomical price!

Old Zhou continued.

"However, legend has it that the immortal species in the City of Shadows is only a half-crippled immortal species, so its effects are greatly reduced."

"If we could find another incomplete part of the immortal species and then combine it with the other one."

"Then the immortal species will revive, completely purifying the holder's body, causing their physical body and lifespan to directly break through the limits of mortals!"

Ye Xiao chuckled upon hearing this.

"Breaking through the limits of mortals?"

"What's above that?"

Old Zhou shook his head.

"I have no idea about that. Perhaps one day, when a human breaks through the 15th realm, they will be able to describe what this feeling and experience is like."

Ye Xiao asked, "Is it possible that the Dark Guard members we met at the beginning came here specifically for the immortal beings?"

Old Zhou analyzed it very seriously.

"If they're after an immortal race, why don't they just seal off the entrance to the Shadow Rift?"

"Then let their secret agents explore the entire area on their own."

"That way, even if we do manage to dig up an immortal species, it won't end up in someone else's possession."

Ye Xiao said, "Perhaps, unearthing the immortal species will bring many disasters?"

"Is the Dark Division's purpose to use these people as advance suicide squad members?"

Old Zhou said, "Who knows?"

"However, ordinary people, whom we call rogue cultivators, basically come in for some shadow crystals, discarded spiritual plants, cultivation manuals, and various other relatively common resources, and then take them out to exchange for money or improve their strength."

"Of course, in addition to these, there are also some larger forces, sects, and aristocratic families. Their goals are relatively higher, such as some magical materials, like Shadow Cores and Silent Crystals. These materials can be used to refine high-level spiritual weapons, which are crucial for the strategic reserves of families."

Ye Xiao continued, picking up where Lao Zhou left off.

"Old Zhou, if you put it that way, then the involvement of official forces would further suggest that they are after the immortality species."

Old Zhou nodded: "You've convinced me now."

"However, you still haven't told me why you came in here?"

Ye Xiao said, "I came here for a few materials."

To be honest, Ye Xiao's initial goal was to come here and obtain the three pieces of equipment he was using to evolve his equipment.

But now Ye Xiao's mind is starting to wander.

This immortal being might not be without a chance to compete.

Old Zhou asked curiously, "What materials do you need?"

Ye Xiao truthfully replied, "I want the Shadow Crystal, the Mandragora Flower, and the Origin of Darkness."

The required quantities of these three materials are 15, 60, and 3 respectively.

After Lao Zhou heard about the materials Ye Xiao needed...

He stopped in his tracks, a strange expression on his face.

Then he scrutinized Ye Xiao with a critical eye.