Free Web NovelChapter 379: Chapter 337: Corpse Prison Forbidden Land
Amidst the rumbling explosions, Jiang Baitao and Li Da each unleashed their techniques, targeting a Mid-Stage Qi Cultivator.
Baitao, though aspiring to inherit Master Xuan Ji’s Five Elements Array and become an Array Cultivator, had not yet developed her Consciousness Collection. Currently, her Mid-Stage Qi Cultivation’s Divine Sense was insufficient, making it impossible to truly control an array. Over the past few years, Lu Qian had only taught her some theoretical knowledge and foundational skills. She would have to wait until reaching Late-Stage Qi Cultivation to begin practical training in arrays.
Thus, her attacks primarily relied on Magical Artifacts and Talismans. She studied the Fourth-Grade Cultivation Technique "Divine Illumination Immortal Ascension Technique," which was characterized by its long-lasting and resilient Spiritual Power, continuously flowing and also conducive to training Divine Sense, making her adept at wielding talismans and able to easily manipulate a large stack of them.
She had a stash of resources, meaning her High-Tier Talismans were never exhausted, complementing her abilities perfectly.
However, the five enemies were not amateurs. As soon as the light appeared, they all activated Defensive Spiritual Artifacts, and the two Late-Stage Qi Cultivators each unleashed a Flying Sword. Wang Ruoyu gritted his teeth to block them, and with a clang, the Flying Shuttle shook violently, Spiritual Power poured out uncontrollably, his hands and feet went numb, and the round shield nearly flew out of his grasp.
Yet, with his Mid-Stage Qi Cultivation, he surprisingly managed to withstand the Flying Swords from the two Late-Stage Qi Cultivators, leaving the enemies slightly surprised.
"Not bad skills, looks like you all are elite disciples meticulously cultivated by the Yunshan Sect!" the person laughed heartily, "After capturing Jiang Baitao and you, let’s see how Lu Qian responds!"
The attack had no effect, and just as Jiang Baitao reached for her Storage Pouch, an emerald light suddenly flashed behind them, revealing the young swordsman pursuing them.
The three were worried, but then the clear Sword Light flashed by, and the Defensive Light Shield of one enemy cultivator shattered like paper, blood spurted wildly, and with a miserable cry, the cultivator fell from the cloud.
"Who are you?!" The leading cultivator was shocked, but the young man didn’t even glance at him, instead assessing the three from Yunshan Sect.
"Are you three disciples of the Yunshan Sect?"
Li Da’s eyes shifted, and he quickly shouted, "Indeed, we beseech your assistance, our sect will surely reward you handsomely!"
And the Late-Stage Qi Cultivator sensed the extraordinary power of the young man, gritting his teeth, "Who are you? How dare you meddle in the Xuanguang Sect’s affairs? I’ve already activated the Communication Talisman, reinforcements will arrive soon. If you don’t want to lose your life, retreat quickly!"
"Xuanguang Sect?"
A sword rainbow suddenly blazed to life, the fierce Sword Qi causing the three to hold their breath!
"Even a Golden Core here would face my sword!"
At this moment, thirty-five thousand miles away, in Dengzhou.
Facing the seemingly endless mountain range shrouded in thick cloud miasma, the faces of the Yunshan Sect people were grim.
The cultivators riding the Star-Winged Sky Ray refused to move forward no matter what.
Because before this mountain range stood a huge stone tablet, ten zhang tall, with two rows of blood-red large characters on it.
"Corpse Prison Forbidden Land, enter and you will die!"
Beneath the stone tablet, many cultivators in different attire had gathered, numbering four to five hundred at a glance.
These cultivators gathered in groups of three to five or stood alone, some with worried faces, others fierce and malicious, some clothed in rags, and some covered in scars.
Among them, most were Qi Cultivators, but there were also three or four Foundation Establishment Feather Scholars, each surrounded by flattery-seeking Qi Cultivators.
Upon seeing the giant Sky Ray hanging in mid-air, and the uniformly dressed cultivators on its back, someone whispered, "Whose sect disciples are they? Why would they come to the Corpse Prison Ridge? Are they also planning to risk entering the forbidden land? They must be out of their minds."
A knowledgeable person shook his head, "Not sure of the details, but earlier they sent several people down to gather information, they seemed completely unaware and only came here by accident. They are quite generous though."
He shook the Storage Pouch in his hand, the Spirit Stones inside clinking loudly.
Nearby, a cultivator gave him a jealous glance, snorting in resentment, "You’re lucky. Who doesn’t know the information about the Corpse Prison Ridge? Where did these outsiders come from?"
On the back of the Sky Ray, Yang Jiye had become impatient, pacing several times, "How can it be a forbidden land? How can it be?! Junior Brother Wang, did you really not sense it incorrectly?"
Wang Yu sighed, "I certainly hope I sensed it wrong. But there’s no way around it, my Foundation Establishment Treasure Land is within the Corpse Prison Ridge."
He looked up at the dark and serene Corpse Prison Forbidden Land, seemingly waiting for prey, recalling the information gathered earlier, his heart heavy.
In the Cultivation Realm, there are both blessed and forbidden lands.
The origins and causes of forbidden lands are mysteries, but they are all perilous, eerie, terrifying, and indescribable.
Each forbidden land is different, and the things within are beyond the imagination of ordinary cultivators. According to those fortunate enough to escape, a forbidden land is like a realm of its own, with various bizarre aspects completely different from the calm and orderly cultivation world outside.
Its danger can be summed up in one sentence.
Anyone below Void Refining should consider entering a nine-deaths-and-one-life situation!
Even a Primordial Spirit Profound Monarch, dominant in a state, could face misfortune within a forbidden land, leading to a ruined path.
Only a Void Refining True Monarch, capable of breaking space and crossing void turbulences, could come and go freely. Yet, even they, the continent’s top powerful beings, would rather not take the risk.
Yet the peculiar aspect of a forbidden land is that, while the inside is incredibly dangerous, the horrors born within almost never venture into the outside world, posing little threat to the Cultivation World, unless someone seeks death intentionally.
Cultivators turn pale at the mention of forbidden lands, naturally, none wish to enter.
But there are always those willing to explore the abnormal.
Because within great terror, there are great fortunes.
Over thousands of years, some lucky individuals have ventured in and survived. They may have found Spirit Grass of creation, obtained essence that transforms their very being, or encountered unimaginable opportunities, leaping like carp over the Dragon Gate to dominate a region.
In short, those who come here are betting their lives for wealth.
The Corpse Prison Forbidden Land, or Corpse Prison Ridge, before them, is the notoriously famous forbidden land of Dengzhou.
Looking around, one sees drifters who are all facing their struggles and have different intentions, mostly Loose Cultivators of Qi Cultivation. Because a Foundation Establishment Feather Scholar is already a backbone in a county, even if struggling, one could maintain a living as an Honored Guest Elder and does not have to come here seeking death.
The three or four here must have their own troubles and reasons for taking such risks. Their presence has encouraged some Qi Cultivation Loose Cultivators to form groups around them, hoping for better survival chances.
After making inquiries, their accounts were mostly similar, yielding scant intelligence.
The Corpse Prison Forbidden Land cannot be entered at just any time. The thick cloud miasma covering the Corpse Prison Ridge only opens a few crevices between August 10th and September 10th each year, through which cultivators can enter.
Attempting to forcefully breach the cloud miasma at other times would lead to immense horror and certain death!
The most infamous terrifying thing within the Corpse Prison Ridge is the bizarre living corpses, also known as Corpse Evil.
Stories claim that hundreds of years ago, when the Corpse Prison Forbidden Land opened, the cultivators preparing to enter witnessed at the mountain entrance, a dense line-up of headless bodies.
They were raising their ghastly pale hands, eagerly beckoning the cultivators.
