novelraw Chapter 306 : Exploring the Ancient Site
Chapter 306 : Exploring the Ancient Site
Chapter 306: Exploring the Ancient Site
Three days later, Gu Fan and the others gathered at the eastern gate of the city.
Under Fan Zheng’s lead, the group of five quickly set out into the wilderness with a clear destination.
“Old Fan, is the location you found reliable? Don’t tell me we’ll get there only to find it’s nothing—wasting our time,”
The Sixth Son spoke bluntly, but Fan Zheng didn’t mind. With a beaming smile, he said:
“Relax, haven’t we worked together before? When have I ever let you down?”
At this moment, Han Qiuyi couldn’t help but interject:
“Except for that time you led me into a Three Blossoms Realm spirit beast’s cave and nearly got us all killed, I suppose you’ve been alright otherwise.”
Fan Zheng’s face flushed red at that, but he laughed without trying to defend himself.
Gu Fan followed silently beside the group. After observing these people for the past few days, he concluded that among the four, aside from Fairy Hualing, the one hiding the deepest was likely Fan Zheng.
Sometimes, the aura he accidentally leaked even startled Gu Fan. He was definitely not as simple as he appeared.
If it weren’t for Gu Fan’s soul being far stronger than others, he might not have even noticed.
“We’re almost there. Just over eight hundred li to go.”
As Fan Zheng spoke, he gave the group an update. Not long after, they arrived at a plain.
There, scattered rocks littered the landscape—stone piles were everywhere.
Han Qiuyi landed and glanced around, muttering:
“This seems like it used to be an altar, but it’s clearly long abandoned.”
Fan Zheng walked ahead while explaining:
“Brother Han is right. This was indeed an altar about eighty years ago. It was apparently a site used for rituals by a small sect. But once the sect was destroyed, the place was abandoned.”
“And it was through Daoist Kuishan’s manuscript that I found this place. Using special secret techniques, I discovered it’s not so simple. If we’re lucky, this is where Daoist Kuishan vanished along with his treasure.”
Fan Zheng spoke confidently, clearly believing this was the treasure site.
Suddenly, he stopped in his tracks, looked toward a certain direction, and said:
“We’re here. You all wait while I open it!”
As he finished speaking, everyone saw Fan Zheng form hand seals while chanting under his breath. Then a burst of spiritual power shot out from his fingertip.
Ripples suddenly appeared in the space before them.
“There’s actually something hidden here?!”
The Sixth Son grew excited. A spatial formation at a place like this—clearly not ordinary!
At that moment, Fan Zheng’s expression turned a little grim as he said:
“Quick, everyone help break the formation. I came here alone last time but couldn’t open it!”
“Hahaha, hang in there, Old Fan!”
The Sixth Son was the first to strike. A terrifying blade aura erupted and fiercely slashed at the spatial formation.
Unfortunately, the formation only trembled for a moment, then remained completely unaffected.
“Everyone, attack together!”
Han Qiuyi shouted, and the group—including Gu Fan—hurried to launch their attacks, aiming to shatter the restriction!
Boom!!
After a few deafening blasts, Old Fan’s face turned pale, and he spoke helplessly:
“Still not enough? Even with all of us here we can’t open it?”
Bloodblade Sixth Son also looked unwilling. The treasure was right in front of them, yet it might still escape their grasp?
They could go back and bring more help, but that would also mean more competitors and a smaller share of the loot.
“Damn it, do we really need a Three Blossoms Realm cultivator to break it?”
At that moment, Gu Fan had a realization. He stepped forward and said:
“Move aside.”
Everyone froze for a second and looked at Gu Fan.
He reached out and lightly traced his hand across the spatial restriction.
The next moment, a slash of space power cut across the formation, breaking the formation lines and instantly disabling most of its effect!
Fan Zheng’s face lit up in joy as he shouted:
“Focus your attacks on Brother Gu’s point!”
The others immediately nodded and launched another round of attacks.
This time, a crisp cracking sound rang out, and a spatial portal appeared!
“It’s open!”
Fan Zheng’s entire body trembled, then exclaimed in delight:
“It’s open! Who would’ve thought Brother Gu also dabbled in spatial techniques?”
“I just happened to comprehend a bit of life-saving technique by luck—didn’t expect it’d come in handy here.”
Bloodblade Sixth Son quickly urged:
“Let’s hurry in! If the portal closes, we’ll be crying with regret!”
Everyone thought that made sense. With Fan Zheng taking the lead, they all dove into the spatial portal one after another.
Once Gu Fan stepped through, he immediately saw the scene on the other side.
It was a desolate environment. A blood-red sky dyed the land beneath into a blackish-red hue—ominous and eerie.
“This is the treasure site? Looks more like an execution ground.”
Gu Fan glanced around casually, unfazed. After all, the Rift Battlefield was far harsher than this.
“What now?” Gu Fan asked instinctively. Everyone turned to look at Fan Zheng.
Fan Zheng glanced at the beast hide in his hand and said:
“It only mentioned the location of the treasure. Nothing about what to do after entering. After all, Daoist Kuishan never returned once he entered.”
The four of them exchanged helpless glances at Fan Zheng.
“Not my fault…”
Gu Fan thought for a moment and said:
“Let’s move out. Staying put won’t yield any results.”
Fairy Hualing asked:
“Which direction?”
“The south.”
Sixth Son looked puzzled at the choice:
“Why the south?”
Gu Fan pointed toward the distant horizon:
“The blood energy there is the thickest, the aura most dangerous. Logically speaking, wouldn’t a valuable treasure be hidden in the hardest place to reach?”
Han Qiuyi paused, then nodded:
“Sounds reasonable. Since we don’t know where to go anyway, let’s try Brother Gu’s idea.”
“I’ve no objections.”
Sixth Son also nodded:
“Same here. Let’s head south.”
In the end, they all ignored Fan Zheng’s opinion and unanimously chose to head south.
Moments later, on a blood-colored grassland, Gu Fan crouched down curiously and pulled out a blade of grass to inspect.
“The blood energy here is terrifying. Even the grass has been infused with it, becoming extremely tough…”
Han Qiuyi also bent down, pulled up a stalk, and tried to snap it. A flicker of surprise crossed his face.
“It’s clearly just ordinary grass, but its toughness rivals silk!”
“The blood energy here must be seeping out from the core of this ancient site. There really might be a great treasure!”
Fan Zheng said excitedly.
“Don’t get your hopes too high. If the treasure is truly the source of this blood energy, our current realms might not be enough to handle it.”
Despite his usually reckless nature, Sixth Son saw the bigger picture this time.
“Let’s go. We’ve only just entered. Let’s check the front. Something about this place feels off…”
Han Qiuyi suggested.
The group agreed and didn’t waste time—they rushed toward the area with the densest blood aura in the south.