For the next hour, Xiao Ming wandered around Wasteland Town with Zi Yan and Qing Lin.
During this time, the three of them searched through various items, with monster cores being the most common. However, the highest quality they found was only from eighth-rank magical beasts. Although such magical beasts were easily dispatched by Xiao Ming, he still bought a few rare ancient species for collection purposes.
They also came across medicinal herbs, and Xiao Ming found quite a few rare ones. He exchanged them for some pills that he might need in the future.
After wandering around Wasteland Town for a while, the trio walked out of the town.
...
North of Wasteland Town.
Unlike the barren desert, this vast expanse was divided into two distinct worlds. On one side was endless yellow sand, and on the other was a primeval forest that exuded an ancient aura.
The primeval forest was made up of colossal trees, each hundreds of meters tall, resembling giants that stood tall and imposing. Their canopies blocked out the sun, making it difficult for sunlight to penetrate. Looking deep into the forest revealed an eerie darkness, from which the terrifying roar of ferocious beasts could be heard, sending shivers down one's spine.
Xiao Ming and his two partners stood with their hands behind their backs, suspended in mid-air, their gaze fixed on the Ancient Wasteland Region. Their expressions were somewhat solemn.
"Xiao Ming, this Ancient Wasteland Region is truly terrifying..."
Zi Yan looked strangely at the towering trees that reached several hundred meters in height. Based on her current strength, she should only feel threatened by someone much stronger than her. However, as she stood in front of this forest, there seemed to be an eerie sense of danger emanating from it, which was quite unimaginable.
This region had always been known as the oldest place on the continent, and it undoubtedly held a great secret.
Thinking about it, Zi Yan's curiosity was aroused once again.
"The Ancient Wasteland Region holds many secrets. If we go in, be careful and don't wander off."
Even though all three of them were Dou Saints, Xiao Ming still emphasized this. After briefly simulating the situation inside, he realized that the Ancient Wasteland Region was not as simple as depicted in the original work. The original work only scratched the surface of what lay within, so caution was imperative. Who knew if they might encounter ancient and powerful beasts inside?
Xiao Ming said nothing more after Zi Yan and Qing Lin nodded their heads to show that they understood.
"Let's go."
He took the lead and soared into the air. In a fraction of a second, he turned into a blur and his real body seemed to tear through space. In an instant, he had entered the Ancient Wasteland region.
The two girls followed the moment Xiao Ming spoke. Their waists twisted gently, resembling those of snakes.
The closer they got, the more they could feel the vastness of the Ancient Wasteland Region. Giant trees reaching thirty meters in height were almost everywhere.
The abundant energy of the world was practically washing over them, with a concentration even higher than that of the Central Plains. It was worthy of being a remnant of ancient times.
As they ventured deeper into the Ancient Wasteland Region, Xiao Ming's soul perception swept through every nook and cranny, leaving no stone unturned. This allowed him to discover some things.
Even on the outskirts of the Ancient Wasteland Region, there were swarms of magical beasts and an abundance of medicinal herbs. Unfortunately, there were no truly rare items.
For ordinary people, defeating these magical beasts would yield a considerable harvest of rare medicinal herbs. For Xiao Ming, however, these herbs were of little use, and it was not worth wasting time collecting them.
They also came across a great number of corpses as they traveled further. Of course, most of them were just dismembered remains, which showed how dangerous this forest was.
After half a day of traveling, the three of them ventured deeper into the territory. They reached a place rarely visited by humans, and to Xiao Ming's perception, a true dead zone lay ahead.
There was no sign of life, only an overwhelming black mist that corroded all life.
This black mist was not a poisonous vapour, but a swarm of poisonous worms. They were so tiny that they were invisible to the naked eye. Once inhaled, even a Dou Venerate would find it difficult to survive.
The Ancient Wasteland Region was known as a forbidden zone for living creatures, and this alone proved it. These poisonous worms could deter most intruders!
Of course, while these insects were effective against Dou Venerates, they posed little threat to Xiao Ming and the girls. They charged in, and any insects that got too close were instantly torn apart by their spatial force, leaving nothing but dust behind.
The poison-infested zone didn't last long for the trio.
Xiao Ming and the girls leaped onto a large rock after emerging from the poisonous mist. Their eyes swept across the land in front of them, only to see a mountain stream hundreds of meters wide.
The mountain stream was extremely deep, and a poison fog lingered within it, causing one not to see its end. If one lifted one's eyes, one would see an endless mountain range behind this mountain stream. This mountain range was extremely high and looked like many massive sleeping dragons. An ancient and boundless aura spread out from the mountains and lingered over the land.
This place was the true Ancient Wasteland Region!
"Hu..."
Xiao Ming exhaled softly as he surveyed the distant mountain range. He could faintly sense the immense expanse and vastness of those mountains that seemed to have no end.
Although there were many ferocious beasts with formidable ancient lineage in this area, they didn't pose much of a threat. Even the strongest among them wouldn't be able to compete with the Ancient Void Dragon.
The most dangerous things were often well hidden.
Without much thought, Xiao Ming clenched his hand and a pearl of emerald color appeared in his palm. It was the Bodhisattva Seed that had been precipitated from the Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva back then.
This Ancient Wasteland Region was extremely vast. It was not easy to find the location of the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree. Even though Xiao Ming's soul was strong, it was not as convenient as using the Bodhisattva Seed to sense it.
In truth, he could also use the seedling of the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree for this purpose. However, for fear of any unexpected incidents, he chose the Bodhisattva Seed. In any case, both had the same effect.
"Let's continue."
Xiao Ming returned the Bodhisattva Seed. He did not linger as he pressed his toes into the large rock. His body rose like a large bird. Then he stepped through the empty air and quickly rushed to the other side of the mountain stream. Qing Lin and Zi Yan followed closely behind.
This three-thousand-meter gap might appear vast, but with the trio's speed, they appeared on the other side in the blink of an eye.
However, they had just reached the other side when a few beast roars suddenly rang out from the ground, and a bunch of black figures carried a thick, nauseating stench as they swooped down on the trio in mid-air with lightning-like speed.
The trio didn't pause for a moment. Just a glance from them caused all the ferocious beasts to explode, leaving a mist of blood in their wake.
As soon as Xiao Ming and the girls had left, a group of people appeared from behind. They looked in the direction the trio had gone with astonished expressions on their faces.
"These people are terrifying. They annihilated those beasts with a single glance!"
"Do you think that male figure resembles the Alliance Leader of the Heavenly Court, Xiao Ming?"
"No way. How could such a figure be here? Even if it is the Bodhisattva Heart, it would be of no use to him. You must have mistaken it..."
For the next hour, Xiao Ming wandered around Wasteland Town with Zi Yan and Qing Lin.
During this time, the three of them searched through various items, with monster cores being the most common. However, the highest quality they found was only from eighth-rank magical beasts. Although such magical beasts were easily dispatched by Xiao Ming, he still bought a few rare ancient species for collection purposes.
They also came across medicinal herbs, and Xiao Ming found quite a few rare ones. He exchanged them for some pills that he might need in the future.
After wandering around Wasteland Town for a while, the trio walked out of the town.
...
North of Wasteland Town.
Unlike the barren desert, this vast expanse was divided into two distinct worlds. On one side was endless yellow sand, and on the other was a primeval forest that exuded an ancient aura.
The primeval forest was made up of colossal trees, each hundreds of meters tall, resembling giants that stood tall and imposing. Their canopies blocked out the sun, making it difficult for sunlight to penetrate. Looking deep into the forest revealed an eerie darkness, from which the terrifying roar of ferocious beasts could be heard, sending shivers down one's spine.
Xiao Ming and his two partners stood with their hands behind their backs, suspended in mid-air, their gaze fixed on the Ancient Wasteland Region. Their expressions were somewhat solemn.
"Xiao Ming, this Ancient Wasteland Region is truly terrifying..."
Zi Yan looked strangely at the towering trees that reached several hundred meters in height. Based on her current strength, she should only feel threatened by someone much stronger than her. However, as she stood in front of this forest, there seemed to be an eerie sense of danger emanating from it, which was quite unimaginable.
This region had always been known as the oldest place on the continent, and it undoubtedly held a great secret.
Thinking about it, Zi Yan's curiosity was aroused once again.
"The Ancient Wasteland Region holds many secrets. If we go in, be careful and don't wander off."
Even though all three of them were Dou Saints, Xiao Ming still emphasized this. After briefly simulating the situation inside, he realized that the Ancient Wasteland Region was not as simple as depicted in the original work. The original work only scratched the surface of what lay within, so caution was imperative. Who knew if they might encounter ancient and powerful beasts inside?
Xiao Ming said nothing more after Zi Yan and Qing Lin nodded their heads to show that they understood.
"Let's go."
He took the lead and soared into the air. In a fraction of a second, he turned into a blur and his real body seemed to tear through space. In an instant, he had entered the Ancient Wasteland region.
The two girls followed the moment Xiao Ming spoke. Their waists twisted gently, resembling those of snakes.
The closer they got, the more they could feel the vastness of the Ancient Wasteland Region. Giant trees reaching thirty meters in height were almost everywhere.
The abundant energy of the world was practically washing over them, with a concentration even higher than that of the Central Plains. It was worthy of being a remnant of ancient times.
As they ventured deeper into the Ancient Wasteland Region, Xiao Ming's soul perception swept through every nook and cranny, leaving no stone unturned. This allowed him to discover some things.
Even on the outskirts of the Ancient Wasteland Region, there were swarms of magical beasts and an abundance of medicinal herbs. Unfortunately, there were no truly rare items.
For ordinary people, defeating these magical beasts would yield a considerable harvest of rare medicinal herbs. For Xiao Ming, however, these herbs were of little use, and it was not worth wasting time collecting them.
They also came across a great number of corpses as they traveled further. Of course, most of them were just dismembered remains, which showed how dangerous this forest was.
After half a day of traveling, the three of them ventured deeper into the territory. They reached a place rarely visited by humans, and to Xiao Ming's perception, a true dead zone lay ahead.
There was no sign of life, only an overwhelming black mist that corroded all life.
This black mist was not a poisonous vapour, but a swarm of poisonous worms. They were so tiny that they were invisible to the naked eye. Once inhaled, even a Dou Venerate would find it difficult to survive.
The Ancient Wasteland Region was known as a forbidden zone for living creatures, and this alone proved it. These poisonous worms could deter most intruders!
Of course, while these insects were effective against Dou Venerates, they posed little threat to Xiao Ming and the girls. They charged in, and any insects that got too close were instantly torn apart by their spatial force, leaving nothing but dust behind.
The poison-infested zone didn't last long for the trio.
Xiao Ming and the girls leaped onto a large rock after emerging from the poisonous mist. Their eyes swept across the land in front of them, only to see a mountain stream hundreds of meters wide.
The mountain stream was extremely deep, and a poison fog lingered within it, causing one not to see its end. If one lifted one's eyes, one would see an endless mountain range behind this mountain stream. This mountain range was extremely high and looked like many massive sleeping dragons. An ancient and boundless aura spread out from the mountains and lingered over the land.
This place was the true Ancient Wasteland Region!
"Hu..."
Xiao Ming exhaled softly as he surveyed the distant mountain range. He could faintly sense the immense expanse and vastness of those mountains that seemed to have no end.
Although there were many ferocious beasts with formidable ancient lineage in this area, they didn't pose much of a threat. Even the strongest among them wouldn't be able to compete with the Ancient Void Dragon.
The most dangerous things were often well hidden.
Without much thought, Xiao Ming clenched his hand and a pearl of emerald color appeared in his palm. It was the Bodhisattva Seed that had been precipitated from the Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva back then.
This Ancient Wasteland Region was extremely vast. It was not easy to find the location of the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree. Even though Xiao Ming's soul was strong, it was not as convenient as using the Bodhisattva Seed to sense it.
In truth, he could also use the seedling of the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree for this purpose. However, for fear of any unexpected incidents, he chose the Bodhisattva Seed. In any case, both had the same effect.
"Let's continue."
Xiao Ming returned the Bodhisattva Seed. He did not linger as he pressed his toes into the large rock. His body rose like a large bird. Then he stepped through the empty air and quickly rushed to the other side of the mountain stream. Qing Lin and Zi Yan followed closely behind.
This three-thousand-meter gap might appear vast, but with the trio's speed, they appeared on the other side in the blink of an eye.
However, they had just reached the other side when a few beast roars suddenly rang out from the ground, and a bunch of black figures carried a thick, nauseating stench as they swooped down on the trio in mid-air with lightning-like speed.
The trio didn't pause for a moment. Just a glance from them caused all the ferocious beasts to explode, leaving a mist of blood in their wake.
As soon as Xiao Ming and the girls had left, a group of people appeared from behind. They looked in the direction the trio had gone with astonished expressions on their faces.
"These people are terrifying. They annihilated those beasts with a single glance!"
"Do you think that male figure resembles the Alliance Leader of the Heavenly Court, Xiao Ming?"
"No way. How could such a figure be here? Even if it is the Bodhisattva Heart, it would be of no use to him. You must have mistaken it..."
