aircannonsinc Chapter 123 Searching for Relatives in the Black Forest, Arrested for Reciting Poetry
Chapter 123 Searching for Relatives in the Black Forest, Arrested for Reciting Poetry
Chapter 123 Searching for Relatives in the Black Forest, Arrested for Reciting Poetry
Inside the stone chamber, thousands upon thousands of runes flew about, transforming into a rain of light, sometimes into a roc, sometimes into a kun fish, undulating and rising in the void, revealing the laws of nature.
A handsome young man stood motionless before the blood pool, immersed in its boundless mysteries.
Shi Zhao smiled faintly, not disturbing him, but standing silently to the side. A corner of the tattered cloth shimmered with sunlight, and a symbol that was half gold and half black was gradually imprinted on it.
"It's done!" she exclaimed with a smile.
The Kunpeng Treasure Technique is indeed excellent; now I have a share of it.
"Goodbye, little brother, go and ponder this slowly." She put away the tattered cloth, turned and drifted away, leaving behind a gentle breeze.
Shi Hao's brows twitched slightly. Although his mind was focused on comprehending the runes of the Kunpeng Treasure Technique, he seemed to be vaguely aware of something as well.
Shi Zhao didn't go far. He stayed in the Demon Transformation Cave, sat down in the pile of bone powder, and didn't care about anything. He even greeted the illusory images of the ancient ferocious beasts with great interest.
Meanwhile, in the desolate wilderness, there lies a forbidden zone of dense black forest.
Two years ago, an uninvited guest entered this place. She was a woman in green clothes who came to find her relatives and wanted to use this place to cultivate her spiritual practice.
Who else could it be but another Shi Zhao?
After leaving Tian Shen Mountain, she came straight here.
Back then, the Great Demon God Fifteenth Master was being chased by the Old Pixiu and fled into this place. At that time, she was insignificant and had no power, so she could only pray and offer blessings in her heart.
But things are different now!
Even though this place is known as a forbidden area by the world, filled with countless magic arrays and dangers, she is fearless and dares to venture in.
Shi Zhao walked in step by step, and when his emotions were deep, he couldn't help but murmur: "Ten years of honing the Venerable's edge, I traversed the Great Wilderness to reach the Mysterious Peak; the Black Forest hides the hatred of distant years, the old shadow tugs at my heart, the sword's energy surges; in the past, I could not shield myself from the sudden storms, but now I dare to break through the heavy fog and clouds; I will not fail my ambition to find my relatives, only to find my ancestors in the human world."
Before she could finish speaking, a burly old man with a missing arm and a hunched back broke through the magic array and appeared nearby, covered in wounds and bloodstains.
"You are... my Xiao Zhao?!" The old man's hair was white and messy, as was his beard, which hadn't been combed in who knows how many years.
At this moment, he stared blankly at the girl in green and couldn't help but shout.
Ten years have passed, and the little girl has grown into a stunningly beautiful young woman, a true beauty, yet her distinctive features are still evident.
At the same time, that poem also serves as evidence.
That "ten-year ascension to a supreme status" thing left him somewhat confused.
In my memory, Zhao was a cool and aloof girl, very sensible, like a little adult. Surely she wouldn't have become a braggart as she grew up?
Shi Zhao lowered her head, her face slightly flushed. She...she was just too excited, and it had absolutely nothing to do with the embarrassment of being caught reciting poetry by the person in question!
"Grandpa, it's me, I've come to find you!" She took a deep breath, raised her head, and a radiant smile bloomed on her beautiful face, a smile that could captivate the world.
"Haha!" Fifteenth Master was a tough guy, known as the Great Demon God, but at this moment his body swayed and he almost fell over. Then he laughed loudly, with tears in his eyes.
Tears streamed down his face as he rushed to the girl, his trembling arm reaching out to touch her head and face. But just before he could touch her, he realized his hand was covered in blood and filth and quickly tried to pull it back.
Shi Zhao took the initiative to extend his hands and grasped the weathered hand. There was no disdain or affectation in his eyes; it was natural, just like before.
"I've come to take you back," she said earnestly, looking at the old woman.
"Good! Good! Good!" Shi Zhongtian replied repeatedly, his eyes filled with tears.
When he confirmed again and again that the little girl he had picked up casually back then had actually surpassed him in achievements ten years later and become a supreme powerhouse comparable to the Human Emperor, he was so shocked that he couldn't come back to his senses for a long time, and then he burst into hearty laughter.
But when he learned from Shi Zhao about the various changes that had occurred at the Wu Wang Mansion after his departure, he roared like a wounded beast, tears streaming down his face, his hair flying wildly, and he howled to the sky, almost going mad.
He was filled with rage and hatred as his family was torn apart like this.
Fortunately, he calmed down in the end, and no matter what, he was safe and sound, which was a stroke of luck amidst misfortune.
"This place holds great potential; my grandson and I could explore it," he suggested, putting aside our worries for the time being.
Now that his grandson has entered the Kunpeng Nest and won't be able to come out anytime soon, and his son and daughter-in-law are even further away in the Xuan Domain's Immortal Mountain, he can't reunite with his family even if he goes out, so it's better for him not to leave.
Shi Zhao readily agreed, and the two continued to explore deeper into the area. In some places, divine arrays remained, which were very dangerous. They also discovered incomplete inheritances in some ancient caves.
They also discovered a damaged artifact in a cave. It was a stone cauldron with all three legs broken, but it was still similar to a large pot and could still be used to stew... and refine medicine.
Finally, they ventured deeper and deeper into the dark forest.
The place was eerily silent, as if no living beings had ever appeared in ages, without a trace of life. But in the blink of an eye, an ancient wall suddenly came into view.
It is tall and magnificent, like a mountain range lying in front of you. It is gray and dull, without any colorful features, but with a sense of ancient vicissitudes. There is an ancient stone gate every certain distance.
"What is this?" Shi Zhongtian asked, looking puzzled.
Each stone gate is magnificent, adorned with lifelike carvings of various ferocious beasts and divine birds, exuding a sharp and imposing aura.
If you were to take to the air and count them one by one, you would find that there are a total of one hundred and eight stone gates.
As Shi Zhao approached the stone wall, he saw a line of large characters carved on it.
"The Wall of Gods and Demons, the Tragedy of Antiquity!"
These eight large characters, like knives stabbing at you, chill you to the bone.
Below are some smaller characters, but they are unrelated to the eight large characters and do not explain anything. They simply state that this is a challenging place with great danger, warning future generations not to venture in rashly. This place is prepared for those with extraordinary talents and rare gifts.
Shi Zhao, however, knew that this place was actually a training ground for ancient soldiers.
After the destruction of the Immortal Ancient Realm, some surviving powerful individuals were unwilling to accept defeat and created this training ground.
That was the tragedy of our predecessors.
Now, she was skilled and bold, and calmly instructed the Fifteenth Master to stay outside for the time being. Then she suddenly pushed open the first stone door and immediately felt a primordial aura, as if she had returned to the beginning of time.
She stepped forward, and the stone door behind her slammed shut with a clang.
Inside the stone gate was a huge arena.
One hundred and eight stone gates form one hundred and eight arenas.
Within each stone gate, a powerful creature corresponding to the stone carving can manifest, and its level is the same as the challenger's.
Without a doubt, this is an excellent place to hone one's skills!