Chapter 2323: Exploring the Forbidden Land
Qiong Jiutian seemed unwilling to dwell on the figure of Lin Feng, and spoke up: "Mu Shanzi, did you personally witness the Ancient Demon?"
"En, I saw it with my own eyes." Mu Shanzi nodded slightly. "Rumor has it that there are many Ancient Demon people inside the Ancient Demon Cave. But you only know that once you enter. However, those who go in almost never manage to walk out alive. This time, seeing it in person was quite a shock to me. And Chu Chunqiu actually followed it inside."
"Then the reason you invited us here..." Qiong Jiutian stared at Mu Shanzi, his expression freezing slightly.
"To explore the forbidden land, the Ancient Demon Cave." Mu Shanzi let out a voice. Immediately, everyone's expressions sharpened, a glint of keenness flashing in their brows. Exploring the Ancient Demon Cave, this deathly forbidden land—Mu Shanzi had quite the nerve.
At this moment, Xiao Yao's eyes narrowed slightly as he stared at Mu Shanzi, and said in a low voice: "What do the Ancient Demon people look like, Mu Shanzi? And is there something you know that you haven't told us?"
"Unimaginably powerful. The Ancient Demon person I saw had half a body, only one arm and one leg, one eye, and even his head was only half left. But with a single grab of his hand, he could directly drain a person's essence and blood, causing death. People of the same realm seemed utterly fragile before them. The Ancient Demon Cave has existed for countless years. No one knows what kind of beings exist inside. Don't you all want to go in and explore?"
Mu Shanzi looked at the crowd and spoke. Everyone's expressions flickered. Everyone was curious about the Seven Great Forbidden Lands of the world. However, since they were forbidden lands, their danger was self-evident. Unless someone with extraordinary courage dared to enter, ordinary people would never dare to set foot there casually. Even Saint realm individuals would not take such a risk. Of course, perhaps some powerful Great Accomplishment Saint Kings would go to explore, but they would not let others know, because others did not have the qualifications to touch those secrets.
"Ancient Demon people..." Lin Feng's expression flickered. He had been to the territory of the Ten Thousand Demon King and had personally witnessed many powerful and terrifying worlds. What about these Seven Great Forbidden Lands? Did they also contain worlds or clans, like the Ten Thousand Demon King's territory?
The Ten Thousand Demon King's territory was in the Zi Xiao Continent, only famous in the Eternal Night City. For the Nine Heavens Celestial Court, it was still far away and thus unknown. But if the Ten Thousand Demon King's territory were in the Nine Heavens Celestial Court, it would likely attract much more attention.
The crowd fell silent. At the Emperor realm level, they were all at the top. If they were to explore together with Saint-level experts, it would be meaningless for them. In danger, they would be the first to die. In benefits, they would have no share. Therefore, they fully understood why Mu Shanzi invited them instead of Saints. They were not on the same level; it was not suitable to travel together. If Saints wanted to explore, they would only do so with other Saints.
They really wanted to go and see the Ancient Demon Cave, but they also had to consider its danger.
"Mu Shanzi, you didn't directly invite us to the Tai Yao Realm but chose to come back first. You must be preparing for this, right?" At this moment, Hua Qianyu said calmly. Immediately, everyone understood. What kind of people were they? How could they not understand each other's thoughts? Since Mu Shanzi wanted to explore the forbidden land, he would certainly go all out, prepare thoroughly, and then set off. They couldn't just follow him hastily.
"That's natural. Hua Qianyu is truly a heroine among women, refreshingly decisive." Mu Shanzi smiled slightly.
"I'm in too." The bare-chested man in the large shorts shouted, the table in front of him shaking from the force.
"If Chi Lian Shan dares to go, how could I, Situ Ba, refuse?" The middle-aged man in the long robe cast a cold glance at the bare-chested man and spoke. If they had to go alone, they might not dare to enter. But with so many people, their courage swelled. They were all geniuses, hoping to pull off a sensational grand action.
"I, Lan Ge, also agree." One by one, the others nodded. Chu Chunqiu had the courage to step into the Ancient Demon Cave alone. How could they, so many peak Emperor realm individuals, lack such courage? For these people, many were on the verge of breaking through to the Saint realm. Exploring a secret realm, though dangerous, might also be an opportunity.
Lin Feng looked at this group, his expression flickering. The Tai Yao Realm—he would go for a visit. He also wanted to see what the Seven Great Forbidden Lands were like.
"I'll go too." Lin Feng spoke. Immediately, Qiong Haiya turned his head and shot a cold glare at Lin Feng, a cold smile curling at the corner of his mouth.
"Excellent. Since no one has objections, we'll meet at the Black Phoenix Demon Domain outside the Ancient Demon Cave in the Tai Yao Realm. Everyone, leave me a communication method, and I will notify you all at any time." Mu Shanzi said. Since their itineraries differed, the meeting point was set directly outside the Ancient Demon Cave in the Tai Yao Realm.
"Good." The crowd nodded one after another, left their communication methods, and then took their leave. Lin Feng also left with Ao Mo. Ao Mo was quite excited now. He was going to the Tai Yao Realm, and he wanted to take Lin Feng to see all sorts of places there. As for the Ancient Demon Cave, he didn't have much of a concept.
Riding on Ao Mo, Lin Feng felt a cold glare shooting toward him. Turning his gaze, Lin Feng looked at Qiong Haiya.
"See you in the Tai Yao Realm." Qiong Haiya spat out a cold voice at Lin Feng. A hint of a smile appeared in Lin Feng's eyes, and he thought to himself, see you in the Tai Yao Realm.
"Little one, have you ever been to the Black Phoenix Demon Domain?" Lin Feng asked Ao Mo.
"No, but I've heard of it. The rulers of the Black Phoenix Demon Domain are a group of Black Phoenixes. They have Phoenix bloodline. In ancient times, they were actually a branch of the Phoenix clan. But because of their naturally violent nature, they often clashed with other clans and couldn't be suppressed, leading them to eventually break away from the Phoenix clan. They suffered a great purge. By now, they have long lost their former power. They still keep the title of Phoenix, but it's no longer pure."
"En, the Ancient Demon Cave. I wonder if I'll encounter Chu Chunqiu." Lin Feng murmured to himself. Chu Chunqiu was a very dangerous character. He had once even tried to devour Lang Xie and Hou Qinglin, and of course, he had also wanted to devour Lin Feng. Now, Lin Feng wondered what level he had reached.
The news that Mu Shanzi had invited many peak Emperor realm geniuses to gather and prepare to go to the Tai Yao Realm quickly spread, startling many people. They were actually going to the Ancient Demon Cave, one of the Seven Great Forbidden Lands. That place was extremely dangerous. Although it was mostly just legend, it still struck fear into people's hearts. Mu Shanzi and this group of geniuses certainly had guts.
In the Fate Temple, the Prophet heard this news from Lin Feng's avatar and his expression froze slightly. Then he laughed: "It seems that fewer and fewer people are exploring the Seven Great Forbidden Lands nowadays. Or rather, even if someone explores, they do so secretly without letting the outside world know. This has caused the deterrent power of the Seven Great Forbidden Lands to weaken more and more. Many people have heard of their terror but have long forgotten exactly how terrifying they are. This must be the reason why none of you refused."
Lin Feng's expression froze. Indeed, they were all proud and arrogant people. Although they knew the forbidden lands were terrifying, they no longer had a concrete concept of just how terrifying.
"Be sure to be careful." The Prophet did not advise Lin Feng not to go. This was Lin Feng's own path, and he would walk it himself. A taboo figure, no matter where he went, had his reasons. He was destined to experience an extraordinary life. The Seven Great Forbidden Lands—which one could stop the advance of a taboo? In past eras, taboo figures swept across the world. What were forbidden lands?
The names of Mu Shanzi, Qiong Jiutian, Situ Ba, and others who were going to the Ancient Demon Cave spread, drawing more and more attention to this matter. This was probably the most sensational forbidden land exploration event known to people in the past few thousand years. Although many had explored forbidden lands in recent years, it was little known and had never caused such a stir. A group of monstrous geniuses were going together. Many people's gazes began to focus on the Ancient Demon Cave in the Tai Yao Realm.
And these people finally began their journey to the Tai Yao Realm. Lin Feng, in his incarnation as the Evil God, was also on the road.
The Tai Yao Realm was a world independent of the Nine Heavens Celestial Court, a sacred world for the demon race. It was located in the extreme northern region of the Nine Heavens Celestial Court. Following the route markers given by the temple, Lin Feng underwent several teleportations before arriving at this extreme northern land of the Nine Heavens Celestial Court: the Dark City. This Dark City was the entrance from the Nine Heavens Celestial Court to the Tai Yao Realm.