Chapter 699: The Ancient City

With the addition of another innate realm expert to their group, everyone was visibly excited. In this mysterious land filled with unknown dangers, only sufficient strength could ensure their safety.

Moreover, strength often correlates directly with benefits. In such a mixed and chaotic place, everyone desires the inheritance of this mysterious land. However, with limited inheritances, naturally, the more powerful the force, the greater the chance.

It’s true that opportunities are predestined, but it also depends on whether one has the capability to stand out among the many young talents…

“We’ve rested long enough; it’s time to move forward!”

Since Ye Kong had just broken through to the innate realm and had expended a lot of energy sparring with him, Xiao Yufan allowed him some time to recuperate. Seeing the color gradually return to his face, the group of nine set off once more.

The mountain path ahead was noticeably gentler, suggesting they were nearing the central area of the heartland. However, Xiao Yufan had no idea what the very center of this heartland would look like.

For Xiao Yufan, Ye Kong, and the others, this mountain path was nothing, but for the rest, it was quite a struggle.

After walking for a while, Ye Kong and Xie Yuan each took two people by the hand. As for Cheng Ying and Yu Xuan, Xiao Yufan naturally wouldn’t let the others take advantage. Even if it was just holding hands, it could only be him holding the two women.

Cheng Ying’s face merely showed a charming blush, not too awkward, as they were practically lovers. In contrast, Yu Xuan’s delicate, fair profile was suffused with a deep blush that spread all the way to her ears.

From the girl’s heartbeat, one could tell how nervous she was…

As if sensing Yu Xuan’s inexplicable emotions, Cheng Ying shot Xiao Yufan a coquettish glare, her grip tightening slightly. Caught off guard, Xiao Yufan winced in pain.

It seemed that Ying’er wasn’t as composed as she appeared on the surface. In her heart, there was still a bit of a woman’s jealousy. Seeing her man holding another woman’s hand right in front of her, anyone would feel a bit sour.

Thus, the group’s pace quickened considerably, and after a while, they reached the last peak of the endless mountain range.

“Is that… an ancient city?”

As everyone reached the mountaintop, they were awestruck by the sight of the ancient city that loomed like a giant beast in their view. They had just traversed desolate mountains and never expected to find an ancient city steeped in history on the other side.

“This space is a remnant of the ancient martial era. Calling it an ancient city is not an exaggeration!”

After a brief moment of astonishment, Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but be captivated by the scene before him. It was an exceptionally well-preserved ancient city, its greenish-yellow hue indicating its age. The city was bustling with activity, likely serving as a small gathering point in the heartland.

“Since we’ve come this far, how can we not explore this ancient city…”

A smile played on his lips. They had been in this mysterious land for several days now, having only encountered people from the Hundred Flowers Island and no other factions. Now that they had reached the heartland’s center, it was only fitting to join the excitement.

Moreover, Xiao Yufan wasn’t very familiar with this mysterious land, and the so-called inheritance was only something he had heard about. Entering the ancient city might provide them with more information, which was better than wandering around blindly.

Ye Kong and the others nodded in agreement, descending the increasingly gentle mountain path. The closer they got, the clearer the figures within the ancient city became.

“Damn, we can finally rest properly in this ancient city. If it weren’t for that blasted spatial channel dumping us in such a remote location, we wouldn’t be in such a sorry state!”

Xie Yuan let out a long sigh, not hiding the glee in his eyes. Dragging along a peak post-natal realm guy had worn him out. Unlike Ye Kong, who had stepped into the innate realm, pulling someone over such a distance was no small feat.

“You just want to hit on some girls, don’t you? Being stuck with a bunch of guys must have been torture for you!”

Ye Kong retorted without mercy. However, as soon as he finished speaking, he felt two icy gazes land on him. He had forgotten that there were two ladies present.

But whether it was Cheng Ying or Wang Yu Xuan, they only smiled at Xiao Yufan. The rest could only watch from afar, and he had completely forgotten about that.

“Bro, I’m still a pure virgin. Don’t project your perverted thoughts onto me…”

Xie Yuan shot Ye Kong a disdainful look, feeling a bit helpless. In the past, he could have stood up to this guy, but now, with Ye Kong’s strength clearly surpassing his, he could only mentally thrash Ye Kong.

“Seeing your expression, I almost believed you…”

Ye Kong nodded with a meaningful smile. Having strength allowed him to be this bold. Xie Yuan couldn’t gain any advantage verbally and couldn’t beat him in a fight. Ye Kong loved seeing this guy’s frustrated expression.

After spending some time together, the group had grown closer, especially Xie Yuan and Ye Kong, whose bickering had become a regular occurrence.

“Stop, let’s focus on the task at hand. You two can do whatever you want later!”

These two were quite the pair. If they kept arguing, who knows what would come out of their mouths. With two women in the group, it was better to maintain some decorum.

Both of them shut their mouths. Lightening the mood was good, but if it interfered with their mission, it wouldn’t be worth it.

The group continued forward, but Xiao Yufan soon noticed that as they approached the foot of the mountain, several pairs of eyes were already on them. The feeling of being watched made him very uncomfortable.

It seemed that this mixed and chaotic place was indeed disorderly. He just wondered if those who were eyeing them saw them as easy targets. If so, he wouldn’t mind teaching these clueless minions a lesson…

“Here come a few more suckers, and two beauties at that. Looks like this time the harvest will be bountiful!”

Just as Xiao Yufan was considering how to deal with these people, they suddenly appeared, their eyes brazenly fixed on the two women’s shapely figures, completely ignoring Xiao Yufan and the others…

Moreover, power was often proportional to benefits. In this chaotic place teeming with all sorts of people, everyone wanted to obtain the inheritance hidden within this mysterious realm. However, since the inheritance was limited, naturally, the stronger factions had more chances.

It’s true that fate determines opportunities, but one must also have the strength to stand out among numerous young experts…

“We’ve rested long enough; it’s time to move forward again!”

With the addition of another expert at the Innate Realm, everyone in the group was visibly excited. In this mysterious land filled with unknown dangers, only sufficient strength could ensure their safety.

Moreover, strength often correlates directly with benefits. In a place teeming with all sorts of people, everyone desires the inheritance of this mysterious land. However, since the inheritance is limited, naturally, the more powerful the faction, the greater their chances.

While it’s true that opportunities are predestined, it also depends on whether one has the capability to stand out among the many young talents…

“After resting for so long, it’s time to move forward again!”

Since Ye Kong had just broken through to the Innate Realm and had expended a lot of energy in their sparring, Xiao Yufan allowed him some time to recuperate. Seeing the color gradually return to his face, the group of nine set off once more.

The mountain path ahead was noticeably gentler, suggesting they were nearing the central area of the hinterland. However, Xiao Yufan had no idea what the very center of this hinterland would look like.

For Xiao Yufan, Ye Kong, and the others, this mountain path was nothing, but for the rest, it was quite a struggle.

After walking for a while, Ye Kong and Xie Yuan each took two people by the hand. As for Cheng Ying and Yu Xuan, Xiao Yufan naturally wouldn’t let the others take advantage. Even if it meant holding hands, it could only be him holding the two women.

Cheng Ying’s face merely showed a charming blush, without much awkwardness, as the two could be considered lovers. In contrast, Yu Xuan’s delicate, fair profile was suffused with a deep blush that slowly spread to her ears.

From the girl’s rapid heartbeat, one could tell just how nervous she was…

As if sensing Yu Xuan’s inexplicable emotions, Cheng Ying shot Xiao Yufan a coquettish glare, her grip tightening slightly. Caught off guard, Xiao Yufan winced in pain.

It seemed that Ying’er wasn’t as calm as she appeared on the surface. In her heart, she still harbored a bit of a woman’s jealousy. Seeing her man holding another woman’s hand right in front of her, anyone would feel a bit sour.

Thus, the group’s pace quickened significantly, and after some time, they reached the final peak of the endless mountain range.

“Is that… an ancient city?”

As everyone reached the mountaintop, they were all struck with awe at the sight of the ancient city that loomed like a giant beast in the distance. Having just traversed desolate, uninhabited mountains, they never expected to find an ancient city steeped in history on the other side.

“This space is a remnant of the ancient martial era. Calling it an ancient city is not an exaggeration at all!”

After a brief moment of astonishment, Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but be captivated by the sight before him. It was an impeccably preserved ancient city, its greenish-yellow hue indicating its age. The city was bustling with activity, likely serving as a small gathering point in the heart of the hinterland.

“Since we’ve come this far, how can we not explore this ancient city?”

A smile crept onto his lips. They had been in this mysterious land for several days now, and aside from encountering the people of Hundred Flowers Island, they hadn’t met anyone from other factions. Now that they had reached the central area of the hinterland, it would be a shame not to join in the excitement.

Moreover, Xiao Yufan wasn’t very familiar with this mysterious land. As for the so-called inheritance, he had only heard rumors. Entering the ancient city might provide them with more information, which was certainly better than wandering around blindly.

Ye Kong and the others nodded in agreement, and they began descending the increasingly gentle mountain path. The closer they got, the clearer the figures within the ancient city became.

“Damn, once we get to the ancient city, we can finally rest properly. If it weren’t for that damn spatial channel dumping us in such a remote location, we wouldn’t be in such a sorry state now!”

Xie Yuan let out a long sigh, not bothering to hide the glee in his eyes. Dragging along a guy at the peak of the Postnatal Realm had taken its toll on him. Unlike Ye Kong, who had stepped into the Innate Realm, pulling someone along for such a distance was no small feat.

“You just want to hit on some girls, don’t you? Being stuck with a bunch of guys must have been torture for you!”

Ye Kong retorted without mercy. However, as soon as the words left his mouth, he felt two icy gazes land on him. He had forgotten that there were two ladies present.

But whether it was Cheng Ying or Wang Yu Xuan, they only had smiles for Xiao Yufan. The rest of them could only watch from afar. He had completely forgotten about that.

“Bro, I’m still a pure virgin. Don’t project your perverted thoughts onto me…”

Xie Yuan shot Ye Kong a disdainful look, feeling a bit helpless. In the past, he could have gone toe-to-toe with this guy, but now, with Ye Kong’s strength clearly surpassing his, he could only mentally thrash Ye Kong.

“Looking at your expression, I almost believed you…”

Ye Kong nodded with a playful smile. Having strength allowed him to be this cocky. Xie Yuan couldn’t gain any advantage in their verbal sparring, and he couldn’t beat him in a fight either. Ye Kong loved seeing this guy get all worked up.

After spending some time together, the group had grown closer, especially Xie Yuan and Ye Kong, whose bickering had become a regular occurrence.

“Enough, let’s focus on the task at hand. You two can do whatever you want later!”

These two were quite the pair. If they were allowed to keep arguing, who knows what would come out of their mouths. With two women in the group, they needed to maintain some decorum.

Both of them shut their mouths. Lightening the mood with some banter was fine, but if it interfered with their mission, it would be counterproductive.

The group continued forward, but Xiao Yufan soon noticed that as they approached the foot of the mountain, several pairs of eyes were already on them. The feeling of being watched made him quite uncomfortable.

It seemed that this place, teeming with all sorts of people, was indeed chaotic. He just wondered if those who had their eyes on them saw them as easy targets. If so, he wouldn’t mind teaching these clueless fools a lesson…

“Here come a few more suckers, and two beauties at that. Looks like this time, the harvest will be bountiful!”

Just as Xiao Yufan was pondering how to deal with these people, they suddenly appeared, their eyes shamelessly fixed on the two women’s curvaceous figures. As for Xiao Yufan and the others, they were completely ignored…

The mountain path ahead was clearly gentler, likely close to the central area of this mysterious realm, though Xiao Yufan had no idea what the very center would look like.

For Xiao Yufan and Ye Kong, this kind of mountain path was nothing, but for the others, it was quite a struggle.

After walking for a while, Ye Kong and Xie Yuan ended up carrying two people each. As for Cheng Ying and Yu Xuan, Xiao Yufan naturally wouldn’t allow these guys to take advantage. Even holding hands would only be acceptable if it was him holding the two girls’ hands.

Cheng Ying’s face merely showed a hint of charming blush but wasn’t overly embarrassed, after all, they were essentially in a romantic relationship. In contrast, Yu Xuan’s fair and delicate profile was completely flushed, with the redness gradually spreading to her ears.

From the girl’s heartbeat, it was evident how nervous she was right now…

As if sensing Yu Xuan’s subtle emotions, Cheng Ying cast a slightly resentful glance at Xiao Yufan, her hand subtly tightening its grip. Unprepared for it, Xiao Yufan immediately winced in pain.

It seemed that his beloved Ying wasn’t as calm and composed on the inside as she appeared. She still had some of a woman’s tender feelings. Seeing her man holding another girl’s hand right in front of her, anyone would feel a bit jealous.

Because of this, the group’s pace quickened, and after some time, they reached the final peak of this endless mountain range.

“Is that… an ancient city?”

When everyone finally reached the summit and saw the ancient city in the distance, resembling a giant beast crouching there, they were all somewhat stunned. They had just traversed uninhabited mountains, never expecting that on the other side of the mountain lay an ancient city steeped in history.

“This space was left behind from the previous ancient martial arts era; calling it an ancient city is not an exaggeration at all!”

After the brief surprise, Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but be awed by the scene before him. This was an exceptionally well-preserved ancient city, with its bluish-yellow hues indicating its ancient origins. Moreover, the city appeared quite lively, probably serving as a small gathering place at the heart of this realm.

“Now that we’ve arrived, how can we not go inside and take a look…”

A slight smile formed on his lips. They had been in this mysterious place for several days now, having only encountered people from the Hundred Flowers Island. It was rare to reach the central area of the heartland, so how could they not take the opportunity to check things out?

Moreover, Xiao Yufan didn’t know much about this mysterious place, and the so-called inheritance was only something he had heard about vaguely. By entering the ancient city, they might be able to gather more information, which would be better than wandering around blindly.

Ye Kong and the others nodded in agreement and began descending the gradually flattening mountain path. As they drew closer, the figures moving within the ancient city became increasingly clear.

“Man, once we get into the city, we can finally take a proper rest. If that damned spatial passage hadn’t transported us to such a remote location, we wouldn’t have been this exhausted by now!”

Among the group, the addition of another expert at the innate realm filled everyone with excitement. In this mysterious land fraught with unknown dangers, only sufficient strength could ensure their safety.

Moreover, strength often correlates directly with benefits. In this chaotic and mixed environment, everyone sought the inheritance of this mysterious place. However, with limited inheritance, naturally, the more powerful the force, the greater the opportunity.

While it’s true that fate determines opportunities, it also depends on whether one has the strength to stand out among the many young talents…

“After resting for so long, it’s time to move forward again!”

Since Ye Kong had just broken through to the innate realm and had expended a lot of energy sparring with him, Xiao Yufan allowed him some time to recover. Seeing his complexion gradually regain its healthy color, the group of nine set off once more.

The mountain path ahead was noticeably gentler, suggesting they were nearing the central area of the heartland. However, Xiao Yufan had no idea what the very center of this heartland would look like.

For Xiao Yufan, Ye Kong, and the others, this mountain path was nothing, but for the rest, it was quite a struggle.

After walking for a while, Ye Kong and Xie Yuan each took two people by the hand. As for Cheng Ying and Yu Xuan, Xiao Yufan naturally wouldn’t let the others take advantage. Even if it meant holding hands, it could only be him holding the two women.

Cheng Ying’s face merely showed a charming blush, not too embarrassed, as the two could be considered lovers. In contrast, Yu Xuan’s delicate side profile was suffused with a deep blush that gradually spread to her ears.

From the rhythm of her heartbeat, one could sense just how nervous she was…

As if sensing Yu Xuan’s inexplicable emotions, Cheng Ying shot Xiao Yufan a reproachful glance, her hand subtly tightening its grip. Caught off guard, Xiao Yufan winced in pain.

It seemed that Ying’er wasn’t as calm as she appeared on the surface. In her heart, there was still a hint of a woman’s jealousy. Seeing her man holding another woman’s hand in front of her, anyone would feel a bit sour.

Thus, the group’s pace quickened considerably, and after some time, they reached the last peak of the endless mountain range.

“Is that… an ancient city?”

As everyone appeared at the mountain top, they were all struck with awe at the sight of the ancient city that loomed like a giant beast in the distance. Having just traversed desolate mountains, they never expected to find an ancient city steeped in history on the other side.

“This space is a remnant of the ancient martial era. Calling it an ancient city is not an exaggeration at all!”

After a brief moment of astonishment, Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but be captivated by the scene before him. It was an exceptionally well-preserved ancient city, its greenish-yellow hue indicating its age. The city was bustling with activity, likely serving as a small gathering point in the heartland.

“Since we’ve come this far, how can we not explore this ancient city…”

A smile played on his lips. They had been in this mysterious land for several days now, having only encountered people from the Hundred Flowers Island and no other factions. Now that they had reached the heartland, it was only natural to join the excitement.

Moreover, Xiao Yufan wasn’t very familiar with this mysterious land, and the so-called inheritance was only something he had heard about. Entering the ancient city, they might gain more information, which was far better than wandering around blindly.

Ye Kong and the others nodded in agreement, descending the increasingly gentle mountain path. The closer they got, the clearer the figures within the ancient city became.

“Finally, we can take a proper rest in this ancient city. If it weren’t for that damn spatial channel sending us to such a remote location, we wouldn’t be in such a sorry state!”

Xie Yuan let out a long breath, not hiding the glee in his eyes. Dragging along a peak post-natal realm guy had taken its toll on him. Unlike Ye Kong, who had stepped into the innate realm, pulling someone along for such a distance was no small feat.

“You’re just itching to hit on some girls, aren’t you? Being stuck with a bunch of guys must have been torture for you!”

Ye Kong retorted without mercy. However, as soon as he finished speaking, he felt two icy gazes land on him. He had forgotten that there were two ladies present.

But whether it was Cheng Ying or Wang Yu Xuan, they only had smiles for Xiao Yufan. The rest could only watch from afar, and Ye Kong had momentarily forgotten this fact.

“Bro, I’m still a pure, innocent virgin. Don’t project your perverted thoughts onto me…”

Xie Yuan shot Ye Kong a disdainful glance, feeling a bit helpless. In the past, he could have stood up to this guy, but now, with Ye Kong’s strength clearly surpassing his, he could only mentally thrash Ye Kong.

“Looking at your expression, I almost believed you…”

Ye Kong nodded with a playful smile. Having strength allowed him to be this bold. Xie Yuan couldn’t gain any advantage in words, nor could he beat him in a fight. Ye Kong loved seeing this guy’s frustrated expression.

After spending some time together, the group had grown closer, especially Xie Yuan and Ye Kong, whose bickering had become a regular occurrence.

“Stop it, let’s focus on the task at hand. You two can do whatever you want later!”

These two were quite the pair. If they were allowed to argue, who knows what might come out of their mouths. With two women in the group, it was necessary to maintain some decorum.

Both of them shut their mouths. Lightening the mood with some banter was fine, but if it interfered with their mission, it wouldn’t be worth it.

The group continued forward, but Xiao Yufan soon noticed that as they appeared at the foot of the mountain, several pairs of eyes were already on them. The feeling of being watched made him very uncomfortable.

It seemed this chaotic place was indeed disorderly. He just wondered if those who were eyeing them saw them as easy targets. If so, he wouldn’t mind teaching these clueless minions a lesson…

“Here come a few more suckers, and two beauties at that. Looks like this time the harvest will be bountiful!”

Just as Xiao Yufan was considering how to deal with these people, they suddenly appeared, their eyes shamelessly fixed on the two women’s curvaceous figures. As for Xiao Yufan and the others, they were completely ignored…

“You’re just looking for an excuse to flirt with the girls, aren’t you? Being stuck with a bunch of guys must’ve been driving you crazy!”

Ye Kong shot back without hesitation, but as soon as the words left his mouth, he felt two icy gazes land on him. He had completely forgotten that there were still two fierce girls around.

However, whether it was Cheng Ying or Wang Yuxuan, both only smiled warmly at Xiao Yufan. The rest of them could only watch from afar, having completely forgotten this detail.

“Bro, I’m still a pure and innocent virgin. Don’t project your perverted thoughts onto me…”

Xie Yuan shot Ye Kong a disdainful look, feeling somewhat helpless. If it were before, he could have argued with the guy, but now, the latter’s strength was firmly above his. He could only mentally humiliate Ye Kong in his mind.

“I almost believed you when I saw your expression…”

Nodding as if deep in thought, Ye Kong’s smile was somewhat playful. Having strength really allowed one to be so carefree. Xie Yuan couldn’t get the upper hand verbally, nor could he beat him in a fight. He especially enjoyed seeing the other’s flustered expression.

After spending some time together, the relationships among the group had become closer, especially between Xie Yuan and Ye Kong, whose playful bickering had become a common occurrence.

“Stop! Let’s handle business first; you two can do whatever you want later!”

These two were truly a pair of oddities. If they continued arguing, who knew what kind of nonsense might come out of their mouths. Besides, there were still two ladies in the group, so they needed to maintain some decorum.

The two fell silent. It was good to relieve some boredom with some light-hearted banter, but if it delayed their important tasks, it would be counterproductive.

The group continued forward, but soon Xiao Yufan noticed that as soon as they appeared at the foot of the mountain, several pairs of eyes had already locked onto them. This feeling of being watched made him quite uncomfortable.

It seemed this chaotic place was indeed quite messy. He wondered whether those who were watching them considered them easy targets. If that were the case, he wouldn’t mind teaching these clueless underlings a lesson…

“Here come a few more suckers, and even two pretty little beauties. Looks like this time we’re going to have a rich harvest!”

Just as Xiao Yufan was thinking about how to expose those people watching them, a few individuals actually stepped forward. Their eyes shamelessly fixed on the two girls’ shapely figures, completely ignoring Xiao Yufan and the others…