Celestial Refining Divine Scripture

Chapter 574: Chapter 572: Ancient Land Taboos

"It seems you immortals must have glimpsed something."

Shi Feng spoke in a weighted, grave whisper.

Then, looking at the crowd, whose faces were filled with suspicion and fright, he said in a low voice, "Let us leave this place first—we’ll speak as we walk."

With that, Shi Feng swiftly stowed away his precious giant stone, then strode away in a chosen direction.

Hundreds hurried after him.

Men Long gave Xu Yang a sidelong glance, snorted coldly, and then followed her own party forward.

In the Daqian group, Ning Wuyang and Jian Chuan likewise withdrew their eyes from the War King Family’s party.

"If I’d known, we master and disciple would’ve left Ten Thousand Swords Island first, and followed that Xu Yang brat."

Jian Chuan quietly transmitted, "Daqian has immortals, true, but here they are mere incarnations, and it’s their first time setting foot on the Ancient Fallen Immortal Land. Compared with the War King Family, we fall far behind."

Ning Wuyang felt the same deep regret.

But regret was of no use now.

He could only give his master a resigned, bitter smile.

...

"Having stepped into the Ancient Fallen Immortal Land, you must sense that hidden threat, right?"

"This menace comes from all directions, ever-present. This is the taboo of this place!"

Shi Feng walked ahead, his voice carrying through the ranks.

All listened intently.

"We speculate this taboo is either the law of this land itself, or the fused will of a powerful immortal after perishing here!"

"On our last exploration, we didn’t find any tangible force of taboo—formless and intangible, much like the spiritual qi of our Spirit Realm, present in every region."

"Nothing happens if all is normal. But should something be carelessly disturbed, it triggers the taboo!"

"Once entangled, the ripples manifest; life and dao perish, leaving no trace behind!"

"When Elder Yun Zheng speaks of taboo manifestation, it means he’s glimpsed the substantial presence of the taboo."

...

With those words, the crowd’s expressions grew even heavier.

Ever since arriving on this ancient continent, an unbearable unease lingered!

Not only is all vitality annihilated, but it feels as though some invisible terror is hiding in the shadows, watching them.

"The simplest way to judge taboo is by feeling!"

Shi Feng looked back at the group and said, "Should you feel unease or danger, no matter how ordinary things appear, depart instantly!"

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Undoubtedly, this was a solution born of desperation.

"Patriarch, last time our War King Family explored, how far did we reach? Did you discover anything?" asked a powerful Shenshao cultivator from the crowd.

Hearing this, Xu Yang grew curious.

Shi Feng replied, "We traveled perhaps ten thousand miles in a straight line, but as for discoveries—aside from a few broken ancient artifacts, nothing."

"Those ancient relics were all decayed, shattering at the slightest touch—none held any mystery."

"Some even harbored invisible taboo on them; unlucky ones perished on the spot."

Xu Yang felt his heart tremble!

This place was far too bizarre.

"There weren’t even any corpses?"

"Is this truly a battlefield of immortals?"

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Xu Yang was no exception.

Yet even Shi Feng could not give a definite answer!

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"But since Elder Yun Zheng has warned about the manifestation of taboos, I suspect the Ancient Fallen Immortal Land has changed."

"Best not to fly, and conserve your strength; here, there’s no Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, and so far, nothing to restore it."

...

Half a day later.

The crowd finally reached the furthest extent previously explored by the War King Family experts.

A highland.

About a thousand zhang tall; compared to some giant mountains encountered along the way, utterly insignificant.

Its summit was flat, covered in mottled marks.

Hundreds gathered—back in the Spirit Realm, such a force was grand indeed, but here, it seemed exceedingly small.

"Rest for a moment, then split into teams and explore the surroundings in turn."

"Report immediately upon any discovery!"

"As for notes on taboo, the details are all within these jade talismans—study them carefully."

Shi Feng spoke as he swept his sleeve, sending out masses of jade talismans.

Xu Yang raised his hand and took a jade talisman, focusing his mind to read it.

The description of taboo was far more detailed than Shi Feng’s brief earlier words.

No matter if it helped—it was, at least, a precaution!

"Shall we go together in a group later?"

Shi Hu, Stone Jade, and Shi Haoting walked over.

Xu Yang’s eyes flashed, and in a measured tone he replied, "I plan to travel alone."

"Alone?"

Shi Haoting froze, bewildered. "Isn’t that too dangerous?"

He glanced around, shivered, and said, "This place is barren; who knows what might suddenly appear."

Shi Hu pondered, then waved his hand, "Are you sure about going solo?"

Xu Yang nodded slightly.

He held the Blood Ming Divine Sparrow and had his own plans—better alone.

"Alright, just be careful!" Shi Hu didn’t say more. Though surprised by Xu Yang’s decision, he could guess some reasons.

"No worries."

Xu Yang gave a slight smile, then strode over to Shi Feng.

After telling Shi Feng his intentions, Shi Feng was even more straightforward.

At this moment, whether alone or in a group made little difference.

As for Xu Yang’s choice, Shi Feng naturally guessed there might be secrets involved, or simply a wish for convenience.

Either way, it didn’t matter.

Moments later.

Xu Yang bid farewell to his acquaintances one by one, then sped forth alone.

Watching him depart, all had their own shifting thoughts.

"Xu Yang actually set out alone—his skill is matched by his daring."

"So long as he’s careful, nothing unexpected should happen—the Patriarch approved it."

"We ought to prepare to set out too."

"This Xu Yang, not only powerful, but his courage is unparalleled."

...

The War King Family martial artists whispered among themselves, while those following the Daluo Vajra Sect disciples were full of admiration.

"Senior, what do you make of this place?"

Xu Yang moved ahead, speaking inwardly.

"Terrifying, bizarre!"

"I am at peak Shenshao, yet perceive not a shred of vitality or fluctuation."

"A barren land, utterly dead; though no trace of immortal corpses has surfaced, all of this resembles an immortal’s battlefield."

"But...what kind of war could bring about such devastation?"

The Blood Ming Divine Sparrow’s voice trembled with awe and gravity, but below it, a faint excitement.

"Boy, what are you planning?"

Normally, it would not ask Xu Yang such a thing.

But Xu Yang harbored so many secrets—even the Divine Sparrow could scarcely fathom him.

Choosing to travel alone in such a land gave rise to countless thoughts.

In truth, Xu Yang did have his motives.

In his mind surfaced passages from the Celestial Refining Divine Scripture.

"Refine all spiritual objects under heaven!"

And the Heaven-Burning Divine Fire!

Though his present strength was weak.

Yet sometimes, the mutual restraint and transformation of energies does not hinge on a martial artist’s power.

Xu Yang licked his lips, gazing at the mottled, desolate world: "I hope I can find a trace of manifested taboo power!"

Even the immortals had found no other mysteries—he could not hope to discover anything besides taboo’s odd existence.

For now, only the taboo!

"Manifested taboo power?"

The Blood Ming Divine Sparrow exclaimed—what is this brat scheming?

Is he mad?