Immortality and cultivation: Heaven rewards diligence, and success is inevitable.

This wisp of energy flowed into the altar, and a flash of light appeared.

The altar was activated, and an ancient stone gate rose from the ground and appeared here.

Xuanyuan Yi didn't speak. Blood-red light surged from his body. He kicked open the stone door, walked in, and disappeared from everyone's sight.

Zhou Yuan from Beast Taming Mountain also led the Thunder Roar Beast inside.

Wei Wushang, who was left, waved to all the other Foundation Establishment stage cultivators and shouted:

"This is for you two. Whoever gets it, don't forget to give me a thank-you gift later. Goodbye."

After Wei Wushang finished speaking, he walked into the stone gate and disappeared.

This stone gate is the entrance to the second floor.

The Foundation Establishment stage cultivators present all noticed this, and many of them did not linger. They quickly walked towards the stone gate, went inside, and headed to the second level.

The remaining thirty-odd Foundation Establishment stage cultivators all stared intently at the remaining demonic wolf statue.

Most of those who entered were early Foundation Establishment stage cultivators. They all understood that with so many people vying for this demonic wolf statue, it was a serious matter.

That would inevitably be a chaotic battle.

If dozens of Foundation Establishment stage cultivators were to fight, those with lower cultivation levels would likely find it difficult to even protect themselves.

When there's a shortage of meat and an abundance of wolves, most people are unwilling to take the risk.

Why not try our luck on the later floors?

"Cousin, what should we do?" the woman in brocade asked the leader.

The leader was her cousin, whom she admired and loved. She trusted him completely and followed his every word.

"Let's go too. It's just a mere early Foundation Establishment stage demonic puppet statue. Even if it has the Blood Moon Demonic Seal, it's not worth our attention."

"Let's go to the next floor."

The leader spoke up, and then led the other two quickly through the stone gate to the second level.

The person who had been hiding their identity also quietly left.

Jiang Shi, however, did not move. He was very interested in the Blood Moon Demon Seal inside the demon puppet statue and wanted to see if he could snatch it.

Furthermore, he was very confident in his own strength, as long as he didn't encounter any prodigies from major sects.

Jiang Shi was not afraid of other ordinary cultivators at all.

Even if things are hopeless, we can just run away.

Unfortunately, it was a pity that when Xuan Yuan Yi made his move and shattered the demon wolf statue, that move was very powerful, but Jiang Shi was too far away to see it clearly.

He couldn't use his spiritual sense to scan, otherwise he would definitely be discovered.

This prevented him from learning the other party's techniques and secret skills.

what a shame.

These disciples from major sects probably started with the lowest level of Earth Rank skills.

Even a little bit of learning would be enough for Jiang Shi to use as a trump card.

As Jiang Shi was pondering this, the thirty-odd Foundation Establishment stage cultivators on the field had already begun to make their move.

The field was shrouded in mist, and someone had used methods to conceal their movements and confuse the crowd.

Jiang Shi knew who had made the move as soon as he saw the familiar clouds and mist.

"Lu Chuanxing is so brave. He dared to make the first move against more than thirty Foundation Establishment stage cultivators." Jiang Shi had to admit defeat.

That makes sense, given that Lu Chuanxing possesses the superior magical artifact, the Mountain and Sea Banner, which greatly enhances his ability to protect himself.

Although the Mountain and Sea Banner is a high-grade magic weapon, it is a replica of the high-grade spiritual weapon Mountain and Sea Banner.

Even if it only contains a trace of its original spiritual essence, that trace of spiritual essence is enough to make this superior magic weapon surpass most superior magic weapons.

Jiang Shi and Chi Xiao and Qing Yue are no match for them at all.

Jiang Shi was completely unable to dispel the fog on the field.

Fortunately, this superior magic weapon, the Mountain and Sea Banner, is only used for trapping, harassing, confusing, and defending against enemies; it is very lacking in offensive capabilities.

It won't be easy for Lu Chuanxing to obtain the Blood Moon Demon Seal with its help.

There was more than one person on the field who possessed a high-grade magic weapon. As long as they were mid-Foundation Establishment cultivators, unless they were extremely poor, they would all acquire a high-grade magic weapon to protect themselves.

Only high-grade magic artifacts can unleash the true power of a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator.

Flames flew and boulders scattered where the wolf statue stood.

Another large tree blocked the way, and a water dragon controlled the enemy.

The Foundation Establishment stage cultivators unleashed their combined attacks, forcing Lu Chuanxing to stay far away.

Lu Chuanxing had no choice but to shrink the clouds and mist for defense and self-protection.

He wouldn't dare to fight against more than thirty Foundation Establishment stage cultivators all by himself. He was just testing the waters, trying to see if he could strike first when no one was looking.

But since things were beyond saving, he simply withdrew.

He huddled in the corner, standing next to Ouyang Yu.

"Senior Brother Lu, it's still too dangerous. Why don't we retreat first and go to the second level of the secret realm to make further plans?" Ouyang Yu said.

He considered himself quite capable. However, he was also aware of his own limitations; trying to seize a treasure among more than thirty Foundation Establishment stage cultivators was simply unrealistic.

After a moment's thought, Lu Chuanxing agreed with what Ouyang Yu said.

Just now, during his attempt, the instant the spells of more than thirty Foundation Establishment stage cultivators struck him, he felt the aura of death.

Even with the superior magic weapon, the Mountain and Sea Banner, he couldn't withstand it.

If not for the fact that not all of those thirty-odd attacks were aimed at him, he would already be dead.

After Lu Chuanxing and Ouyang Yu made their decision, they no longer hesitated. The clouds and mist carried the two of them through the stone gate and then they left.

After the two left, more than a dozen Foundation Establishment stage cultivators followed suit.

After this exchange, these people realized that trying to seize the treasure was simply unrealistic.

Staying any longer is a waste of time; it's better to just leave.

After everyone left one by one, only ten people remained.

None of these people intended to leave.

With only ten people remaining, seizing the treasure is no longer an impossible task.

The risk has also been greatly reduced.

Even if you can't win, you can retreat in time.

Ten people stared intently at the person beside them.

As you all know, a battle is inevitable.

A bloody battle is inevitable.

Ten Foundation Establishment stage cultivators, swords drawn and ready to ignite a fierce battle, were about to clash.

Just then, Jiang Shi spoke up.

"Fellow Daoists, please hear me out."

The crowd fell silent; some sneered, while others dismissed it with disdain.

But in any case, the tension has been temporarily reduced.

"Speak quickly! Don't waste time!" said a man dressed in black, exuding a murderous aura.

This person is clearly a cultivator who has taken many lives.

"Fellow Daoists, chaotic battles are too dangerous. How about we divide into ten arenas and fight in pairs? The loser will leave and advance to the next level."

"The winner stays and waits for the next round, until the final victor emerges."

"What do you think?"

As Jiang Shi finished speaking, he mentioned that these nine Foundation Establishment stage cultivators were all skilled in combat and had taken many lives.

But upon reflection, they realized that Jiang Shi's words were not without merit.

In a chaotic battle, no matter how confident they are in themselves, who can guarantee that they will be the one to survive?