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"Although I haven’t reached complete mastery, my strength has improved a lot. The Ancient Wasteland Region may be dangerous, but it also contains countless heavenly treasures that can’t be found in the outside world."

"If my luck holds out, I might even be able to further strengthen myself before finding the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree, and perhaps cultivate the King Kong Glass Body to perfection." Xiao Yan thought silently to himself.

"The Bodhisattva Ancient Tree has already appeared. The information is confirmed — it’s located deep within the Ancient Wasteland Region," Yao Lao said slowly, glancing at his two disciples.

"Mm, even though we were in seclusion, we still sensed it." Wei Yang and Xiao Yan nodded slightly. By now, those major factions must have already begun to mobilize.

"You two should set off for the Ancient Wasteland Region first. Each of you has a spatial jade slip that I gave you — if you encounter a problem you can’t handle, crush it. I’ll come immediately."

Yao Lao’s tone grew serious.

"The allure of the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree is immense. Even those ancient imperial clans might make a move. It won’t be easy for you two to obtain the Bodhisattva Heart smoothly.

Do your best, but if things become too dangerous, don’t force it. Just bring back the Bodhisattva Seed — I’ll personally refine it into a Bodhisattva Pill."

"We’ll see how things go when we get there," Wei Yang and Xiao Yan nodded.

"I’ll stay behind to guard the Falling Star Pavilion — we can’t risk the Hall of Souls taking advantage and attacking our base. This journey will rely on you two.

With your current strength, as long as you stay cautious, entering the Ancient Wasteland Region shouldn’t be a big problem." Yao Lao patted their shoulders and sighed softly.

"Be careful, both of you."

"Master, rest assured. We know our limits." Both of them smiled.

"When will you leave?" Xiao Yan asked.

"The sooner, the better. Many factions have already begun to move and are entering the Ancient Wasteland Region," Yao Lao replied.

"Then let’s depart now," Wei Yang said.

"Alright."

Without further discussion, everyone immediately began preparing to leave.

Wei Yang and his group exited the Star Realm and quickly headed northeast across the Central Plains. This time, five people were making the journey to the Ancient Wasteland Region — Wei Yang, Xiao Yan, Xian’er, Medusa, and Ah Da.

It was a formidable lineup.

Among them, Medusa’s strength was the lowest, around the level of an Eight-Star Dou Zun. Next came Xiao Yan and Ah Da — Xiao Yan at the One-Change Dou Zun, and Ah Da at the Two-Change Dou Zun.

Wei Yang was a low-level Ban Sheng, while Xian’er had reached the peak of the Nine-Change Dou Zun.

Such a team was so powerful that few factions in the Central Plains could match it. Though their numbers were small, their overall strength was terrifying. As long as they didn’t encounter a true Dou Sheng, they wouldn’t have much to fear.

Qing Lin didn’t accompany them — not only because she had to stay home to take care of the children, but also because most of her time each day was spent silently refining the Saint-grade Ancient Heaven Serpent Magic Core within her body.

Once she fully absorbed that magic core, advancing to the Ban Sheng realm would be an easy matter. As for her soul realm, she only needed to refine the remnant soul of the Ancient Heaven Serpent into pure soul essence, then absorb it.

The Ancient Wasteland Region was located beyond the northeastern region of the Central Plains — an extremely long distance from the Falling Star Pavilion’s base in the southern region.

Even with Wei Yang’s group traveling at full speed, it still took six days before they reached the northeastern border of the Central Plains. During those six days, they witnessed massive crowds of people heading in the same direction as they were.

Clearly, all of these people had the same goal — the Ancient Wasteland Region. Among them were Dou Zuns, Dou Zongs, and even Dou Huangs.

It made one sigh in disbelief — the lure of the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree was truly terrifying. It had driven countless cultivators to forget just how dangerous the Ancient Wasteland Region really was.

What were those Dou Zongs and Dou Huangs even doing there? Trying to fish in troubled waters? That place used to be known as a forbidden land for humans! Sometimes, people really didn’t know their limits.

Wasteland Town.

It was a small, unremarkable town most of the time. This small border town was the closest human settlement to the Ancient Wasteland Region. Usually, not many people lived here, and because of the Ancient Wasteland Region’s terrifying reputation, few ever dared to visit this place.

As a result, this small town had long remained quiet and desolate throughout the year — almost forgotten by the world.

But now things were different.

Because of the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree’s appearance, countless people had flooded here, turning this once lonely town into an unexpectedly bustling and crowded hub. The noise and commotion could be faintly heard even several li away.

Wei Yang and his group’s first stop upon arrival was naturally this town. As latecomers, it was only wise for them to first gather information about the Ancient Wasteland Region. Charging in blindly like headless flies would only get them killed.

Thus, after arriving in Wasteland Town, the group first settled down briefly before heading out separately to collect intelligence. Around two hours later, everyone reconvened to share their findings. After exchanging what they learned—

"Sigh~" Xiao Yan exhaled softly.

"According to the information we gathered, the Ancient Wasteland Region truly lives up to its reputation. The first wave of people who went in to scout have all gone missing. No contact at all. It’s said they’re likely all dead — and that group even included some Dou Zun-level experts."

Everyone’s expression turned grim.

All dead. Even Dou Zuns hadn’t managed to escape. That was terrifying beyond words.

"What should we do now?" Xian’er asked quietly, her brows slightly knitted.

"Tomorrow, some of the stronger groups will enter together," Wei Yang said, tapping his finger lightly on the table. "We’ll go along with the main force and follow behind. Once inside, we’ll first observe the environment before making any move."

He continued, "Since the Ancient Wasteland Region is known as a forbidden land for humans, it naturally won’t be a peaceful place. We’re newcomers and not familiar with it — better to follow others first and see what awaits inside." 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Xiao Yan and the others nodded in agreement.

Even though their lineup was strong, charging in recklessly was never wise. Following the main group to scout things out first was indeed the safest choice.

"Then it’s settled. Everyone rest well tonight — we move out tomorrow morning!"

The next day.

As the morning sun rose, countless figures had already gathered outside Wasteland Town.

Wei Yang and his group of five stood at the rear of the crowd, silently observing the sea of people that stretched far ahead — numbering easily over ten thousand. For a moment, they couldn’t help but be astonished and shake their heads.

This was the first time they had ever seen so many strong cultivators gathered in one place. Almost everyone here possessed strength at least above the Dou Huang level.

Not far beyond the vast crowd was an ancient forest, filled with a primal aura. Towering trees hundreds of zhang tall stood like colossal giants holding up the heavens. Their thick canopies blotted out the sky, making it difficult for even sunlight to pierce through.

Looking deeper into the forest, one could see only a suffocating darkness — like the open maw of a massive beast waiting for prey to step inside. From time to time, ferocious beastly roars echoed from within, filled with savage brutality that made one’s heart tremble.

"These people have all been driven mad by the lure of the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree," Xiao Yan said with a frown, shaking his head as he watched the crowd ahead. "They’ve completely lost their sense of reason."

The Ancient Wasteland Region was called a forbidden land for humans for a reason.

Even Dou Zun experts had little chance of survival inside. Yet now, there were plenty of Dou Zongs and even Dou Huangs preparing to go in — all thinking they could somehow seize an opportunity.

Utter madness. Throwing their lives away for nothing. For such people, stepping into that place meant one thing — certain death. In the end, they’d only become fertilizer for the towering ancient trees within.

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