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Ancient ruins are divided into two types: one type is fully opened in the present world, and can be entered as long as certain conditions are met.

The second possibility is that it was not fully activated in the present world, but was gradually forming, a process that could take days, or even years or decades.

In the contemporary spiritual practice community, this process is referred to as gestation.

The ruins of Wutong County belong to the second type. As for why this is the case, there is currently no accurate explanation that can be accepted by all cultivators.

Although no one knows why this second type of relic is like this, everyone knows how to explore it when it appears.

Everyone is familiar with the process.

Never enter a ruin before it is fully formed; this is an experience gained by countless powerful individuals at the cost of their lives.

Therefore, although many cultivators had arrived around the Wutong Ruins and more were still arriving, everyone remained relatively calm.

The site hasn't been fully opened yet, so there's no need to argue about anything now.

Golden Core cultivators from various factions gathered together in the small world opened up by the King of Zhenbei to reminisce and chat, while Foundation Establishment cultivators also sought out and talked with their acquaintances.

As for Qi Refining cultivators... Qi Refining cultivators are at the very bottom level, and most of them obediently stay in their respective factions' teams and wait.

On the Luoyue Gate side, Yu Zhao and Shen Yunshu were together. The two women found a corner to sit in, resolutely adhering to their low-key style.

If Elder Qingxuan hadn't insisted that they stay here, the two of them would have gone straight back to Luoyue Sect.

The current situation is too great; Foundation Establishment cultivators are everywhere, and in a little while, even Golden Core cultivators might be less valuable than dogs.

Given the two women's usual style, this kind of excitement would definitely lead to them running away.

But Elder Qingxuan wouldn't let them leave. Yu Zhao guessed that perhaps these Golden Core cultivators needed these Qi Refining cultivators to make a show of things. Although these little Qi Refining cultivators weren't very useful, they could at least demonstrate the sect's style.

Hmm, so it turns out that the cultivation world also likes vanity projects.

While silently grumbling to herself, Yu Zhao glanced around without showing any emotion. Just then, she saw a group of people walking towards them.

Leading the group was a young girl in a pink dress. She had red lips and white teeth, her hair styled in two buns, and a faint smile on her face.

She's a girl who easily wins people's favor; you'll find her adorable at first glance.

But who is Yu Zhao? When it comes to judging people, she considers herself to have a discerning eye. She can tell at a glance that this girl is a hypocritical green tea b*tch pretending to be cute.

I've seen it in her eyes; she's not as cute as Shen Yunshu, and her acting isn't as good either.

The girl in the pink dress led four or five people to Yu Zhao and Shen Yunshu. Yu Zhao stood up and glanced over.

"Fellow Daoists, is there something you need?"

"How dare you!" Before the girl in the pink dress could say anything, one of her followers interrupted, "This is Fairy Yun Yao of the Shen family. What right do you, a lowly commoner, have to speak to a fairy like that?"

Yu Zhao was stunned for a moment. She was insulted? Insulted by a mere level three Qi Refining noob? Are level three Qi Refining noobs this strong?

She scrutinized the group, then chuckled in exasperation. "Fellow Daoist," she said, "I merely asked if you had something to say, and you responded with such rudeness. Does that mean I can assume you are representing the Shen family in attacking my Luoyue Sect?"

Waving a big flag is something anyone can do.

Yu Zhao didn't lower her voice when she said this, and the other disciples of Luoyue Sect heard her and immediately became hostile.

Yu Zhao was absolutely qualified to say these words. Among the Luoyue Sect disciples present, she had the highest cultivation level and was also a disciple of the sect leader, so she could naturally represent the Luoyue Sect.

The man who had been shouting at her earlier panicked. He had only wanted to show off in front of Shen Yunyao, and he dared not take the blame for representing the Shen family in provoking the Luoyue Sect.

Seeing that her lackey was about to lose face, Shen Yunyao naturally couldn't stand by and watch the fun. She bowed to Yu Zhao and spoke, her voice clear and melodious:

"Sister, this is a misunderstanding. My friend meant no harm. He just thought you looked a little cold and misunderstood. I apologize on his behalf."

That was a very skillful way of speaking; in just a few words, she absolved herself of any responsibility, making the whole thing the man's fault.

Yu Zhaocai didn't believe that this man would dare to speak so rudely without Shen Yunyao's authorization.

She genuinely felt sorry for the man, but it was none of her business. She nodded coldly at his question, "So what exactly are you here for?"

She had no patience to associate with idiots and crazy women. In Yu Zhao's opinion, Shen Yunyao was sick, and the people around her were idiots.

Seeing that this aloof older sister seemed to have no intention of pursuing the matter, Shen Yunyao breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Shen Yunshu, who was watching from the side.

"Sister, I never expected to see you here. How are you? Father and Mother miss you very much."

"Fairy Yun Yao, please have some self-respect. I am not your sister, and I have no connection with the Shen family."

Shen Yunshu didn't actually hate Shen Yunyao much. She wasn't the real Shen Yunshu, so she naturally didn't have the time to play those palace intrigue games with her.

Even though the other party had orchestrated her being ostracized by the Shen family, Shen Yunshu didn't feel any hatred. She knew very well that the root of the problem wasn't with Shen Yunyao; the fool had simply been used as a pawn.

The Shen family is too complicated, and in Shen Yunshu's opinion, it's better to leave.

But the premise is that this guy doesn't get too close to her.

As if Shen Yunshu's attitude had frightened Shen Yunyao, the girl's eyes instantly welled up with tears. Seeing her cry, her sycophant became even angrier and immediately roared:

"Shen Yunshu, don't go too far. Fairy Yunyao came over with good intentions to greet you, her older sister. What kind of attitude is this?"

"Apologize to Fairy Yunyao immediately!"

Yu Zhao and Shen Yunshu were both stunned. Yu Zhao couldn't help but complain to Shen Yunshu, "Junior sister, I will never call you a green tea bitch or a white lotus bitch again. Today I have seen a real white lotus bitch."

I thought Shen Yunshu was outrageous enough, but I didn't expect Shen Yunyao to be even more outrageous. It's so damn melodramatic!

Shen Yunshu was also speechless. The two women ignored these idiots and walked away hand in hand.

"Halt! This is how the Falling Moon Sect is..."

The man persisted, chasing after her and about to say something more, but before he could utter a word, Yu Zhao decisively struck, swatting him away as if he were a fly.

She looked at Shen Yunyao with icy eyes, "Keep your dog under control. If you let it out to bark again, you'll lose your life."

This was only possible in public; otherwise, Yu Zhao would have wanted to kill someone. Instead of focusing on their cultivation, these cultivators were playing the game of palace intrigue and face-slapping. Were they out of their minds?

Perhaps intimidated by Yu Zhao's cold gaze, or perhaps out of fear, Shen Yunyao didn't say anything more. She bit her lip, looked wronged, and covered her face as she left.

After everyone left, Yu Zhao couldn't hold back any longer and complained to Shen Yunshu, "Junior sister, tell me the truth, did you learn your 'green tea' act from that idiot?"

Shen Yunshu was full of questions and weakly replied, "To be honest, senior sister, I've never understood what you mean by 'green tea'."

But she didn't feel like it was a compliment.

Yu Zhao: "...Uh, if you don't understand, you don't understand. But you were forced out of the Shen family by an idiot?"

Yu Zhao found it unbelievable. Based on her understanding of Shen Yunshu, Shen Yunshu shouldn't be unable to defeat such an idiot. How could she have been forced out of the Shen family by such a brainless person?

She suddenly became curious about Shen Yunshu's experiences in the Shen family.

"This matter is a bit complicated. If you're interested, I can explain it to you in detail later."

There are too many people around, so it's best not to say too much, since it involves some of the Shen family's shady dealings.

Hearing her say that, Yu Zhao stopped asking, and the two women fell silent again, sitting side by side and continuing their meditation and breathing exercises.

Time passed little by little, the sun rose and the moon set, and in the blink of an eye, half a month had already gone by.

In the past two weeks, powerful figures have been breaking through the void one after another. Just as Yu Zhao predicted, Golden Core cultivators are now everywhere.

They even saw several Nascent Soul stage experts.

On this day, it seemed that the ruins were about to be fully opened, and four Nascent Soul stage experts appeared before the ruins, including the King of Zhenbei.

It's confirmed! The King of Zhenbei is a Nascent Soul cultivator!

At this moment, a woman spoke first, "Fellow Daoists, let's join forces to break the protective array of the ruins!"

The reason this woman was able to orchestrate this matter is simple: she is a member of the Sword Pavilion, the overlord of the Northern Region.

The Wutong Ruins caused quite a stir, but for some reason, no powerful figures from outside the Northern Region came. Therefore, this exploration of the ruins can be considered an internal matter for the Northern Region.

Naturally, the decision rests with the people of Jian Ge.

As soon as the woman finished speaking, several Nascent Soul cultivators attacked together. It was a simple and brutal move; they simply summoned their Dharma forms, which then struck the golden light surrounding the ruins.

Yu Zhao, who was eagerly watching from the crowd below, was a little disappointed to find that the methods of the Nascent Soul cultivators were so simple and crude.

I thought I'd be seeing some profound magic.

However, upon closer examination, it makes sense. This isn't a battle of magic; it's breaking an array, so naturally, no fancy spells or techniques would be used.

Moreover, this formation seems easy for these Nascent Soul cultivators to break.

The moment they made their move, Yu Zhao saw the golden light outside the ruins shatter instantly.

After the ruins' formation shattered, the powerful figures withdrew, seemingly probing the area with their divine senses. Then, Yu Zhao and the others heard a slightly authoritative voice:

"Cultivators below the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, listen up! You may enter this ruin. Those who wish to enter seeking opportunities may do so on their own. The ruin will be open for three months. You must come out within three months."

Immediately, cultivators below the mid-Foundation Establishment stage were overjoyed. They had thought it was none of their business, but they hadn't expected that this relic would actually restrict their cultivation.

How could I not be happy?

Even if some of the opportunities that come with joining have to be shared with the sect or family, it's still a profit.

So some people couldn't wait to set off. Watching the figures fly into the ruins, Shen Yunshu was tempted, but seeing her senior sister still sitting there as steady as an old dog, she asked telepathically:

"Senior sister, do you think we should be allowed to enter these historical sites?"

Shen Yunshu trusted her senior sister's judgment, knowing she was always intelligent.

Without even thinking, Yu Zhao replied telepathically:

"No rush, let's wait a bit longer, we have three months anyway."

She always felt something was off about this; it was hard to say whether these powerful figures were working for the benefit of the lower classes or just using them as cannon fodder.

Therefore, she decided to wait and see.

Hearing Yu Zhao say this, Shen Yunshu was no longer in a hurry. She took out two fruits from her storage ring and gave one to Yu Zhao.

While everyone else was busy entering the ruins to seek opportunities, these two obediently ate fruit and watched the show. After taking a bite of the apple-like fruit, Yu Zhao's eyes lit up. The fruit was exceptionally sweet, and after swallowing it, she even felt her body become stronger.

As expected of the woman I consider the chosen one, she has so many good things in her possession.

While secretly sighing, Yu Zhao transmitted her voice to Shen Yunshu:

"Junior sister, are all relics restricted by cultivation levels?"

"Not entirely. Some are like that. These relics are left behind by their owners who selected cultivators with lower cultivation levels to pass on their legacy."

The reason for choosing to teach those with lower cultivation levels is that it is said that once one enters the Golden Core realm, one has already established one's own path. If one receives another's inheritance, one must dissipate one's cultivation and start over. Therefore, cultivators above the Golden Core realm do not easily seek other inheritances.

The cultivators who left behind their lineages would not easily choose cultivators above the Golden Core realm as their disciples, thus limiting entry for those with higher cultivation levels.

In fact, Shen Yunshu was not sure if this was the truth, so she used the word "it is said".

She felt that the limitation of cultivation level of the owner of such relics must have a deeper reason, but she was not sure. It was probably only powerful beings above the Nascent Soul Realm who knew the truth about this.

Listening to Shen Yunshu's story, Yu Zhao tilted her head and thought for a moment. After swallowing the last bite of fruit, she transmitted her voice again:

"What kind of things in these kinds of relics would interest cultivators at the Golden Core stage or higher?"

"Spiritual herbs, rare and precious materials for forging magical artifacts, and even some elixirs—these are the most important things for Golden Core cultivators."

Shen Yunshu only mentioned Golden Core cultivators; she didn't know what those powerful beings above the Golden Core level were interested in within the ruins.

After thinking for a moment, she added:

"Senior sister, you may not know this, but in the cultivation world today, spiritual herbs and rare materials for forging magical artifacts are the rarest. I once heard a rumor that these two resources are almost exhausted in the cultivation world today. Therefore, the appearance of any spiritual herb or rare material is enough to cause a bloodbath."

Shen Yunshu spoke very carefully, and even if others heard her words, they wouldn't find anything wrong with them.

However, these two fellow disciples had spent enough time together to understand each other well, and Yu Zhao immediately knew that Shen Yunshu's words had a hidden meaning.

She meant that even if you entered the ruins and found any spiritual herbs or rare treasures, you shouldn't take them unless you could guarantee you could hide them; otherwise, taking them would only bring trouble.

With spiritual herbs depleted and rare natural treasures scarce... Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck Yu Zhao.

She seemed to understand why there were so many demonic cultivators nowadays. It was because they had found another way: if they didn't have spiritual herbs, they would use people as spiritual herbs; if they didn't have rare and precious materials for refining weapons, they would use people as rare and precious materials for refining.

Cultivators can do without elixirs to aid their cultivation, but they cannot do without magic weapons. However, what if there aren't enough rare and precious materials to refine magic weapons?

Buy it from the demonic cultivators.

In other words, the demonic sects have probably monopolized the weapon-forging business in the cultivation world today.

Thinking of this, Yu Zhao felt a chill run down her spine. If her guess was right, then this world was far more cruel than she had imagined.

Righteous sects can turn into demonic sects at any time, and their disciples can become "materials" at any time... Wow, they're all so good at playing games!