Dashing Student-Chapter 1363: Glorious Ancient Nation

The seabed, ten thousand meters deep, was normally pitch black, but various luminous fish swam around, along with many glowing corals, so it wasn’t entirely dark.

Especially in one trench, there was a bright light like sunlight visible from afar.

And this was the destination of Chen Nan and his companions, an ancient ruin.

When Chen Nan and the others arrived, many cultivators were already here. The cultivators outside all had cultivation above the Third Layer of the Golden Core Realm, but there were no Nascent Soul Realm cultivators present.

Obviously, those who came to this ruin were from medium and small islands, and they didn’t want Nascent Soul Realm cultivators to come and share the spoils.

"Let’s go, let’s move forward."

Chen Nan and the others entered the trench and found it was another world inside; the space was expansive, and the entrance to the ruins was actually a city gate.

The city walls on both sides of the gate had long since collapsed into ruins, and behind the gate, it was completely dark. Chen Nan could feel that there was an unstable space in that darkness.

This was also the reason why only cultivators below the Third Layer of the Golden Core Realm could enter; otherwise, powerful forces could easily cause this unstable space to collapse.

"Is it possible this was once a country?" Chen Nan was quite surprised.

The arrival of Chen Nan and his team did not attract much attention, because Chen Nan’s aura was just at the Fifth Layer of the Golden Core Realm, which was considered nothing by the outsiders.

Among them, there was even a cultivator at the Eighth Layer of the Golden Core Realm, looking incredibly arrogant as if he hadn’t put anyone in his eyes. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Chen Nan led the group to a spot to sit down, then took many items from his storage bag and handed them to the Shadow Clone, such as the Void Breaking Sword, the Sword Chenyuan, and the Heaven-Burning Flame.

Most importantly, he had the Shadow Clone carry the Blood Gourd, as he heard there were many powerful demon beasts in the ruins, perfect for refining Demon Spirit Pills.

"Remember, the main purpose of entering the ruins this time is to find Spiritual Medicine. Of course, if there’s an opportunity, fight for it no matter what, but rely on yourself primarily."

Chen Nan repeatedly instructed Zhong Ling, resembling an old father.

Zhong Ling was quite excited because it was her first time entering a Secret Realm, having previously only heard tales of people finding treasures and soaring high.

Or some getting rich overnight in the ruins, leading to countless legends.

So she longed to enter a Secret Realm, but never had the chance, until now.

Without much delay, Chen Nan’s Shadow Clone and Zhong Ling entered the ruins through the gate.

Watching Zhong Ling enter the ruins, Chen Nan felt as if dreaming, having once been in Zhong Ling’s shoes, now grown into a Guardian.

The ruins were indeed quite ancient, with mottled marks left on the gate, evidence of time passing.

Once through the gate passage, the view suddenly opened up, as if Zhong Ling and others had arrived at a capital city, with towering building ruins visible in a distant forest.

Though they were ruins, they still appeared as grand as mountains, making it easy to imagine their magnificence before collapsing.

But as they looked around, their vision was filled with ruins.

Towering trees grew from the ruins, with wild grass everywhere, melding ruins with nature.

Judging by the scale of the ruins, Chen Nan was deeply shocked that this place was larger than a large island; a mortal kingdom couldn’t possibly have such a vast capital.

Clearly, this country was established by cultivators, but it vanished into history.

Chen Nan deeply furrowed his brow: "A country founded by cultivators? Could it be all the country’s officials were cultivators?"

Otherwise, he couldn’t fathom how this country operated, as a cultivator facing mortals was akin to a Heavenly God; no cultivator would willingly be ruled by mortals.

Zhong Ling took out a map, glanced down at it, and then looked ahead, pointing to a nearby spot: "Master, let’s go and check it out."

That location on the map marked several Spiritual Medicines, though guarded by a Second-Layer Golden Core demon beast.

Even regular Third Layer of Golden Core Realm cultivators struggled against a Second-Layer Golden Core demon beast, thus those entering the ruins wished to avoid it.

"Alright, let’s check it out."

Chen Nan nodded and smiled, stepping towards that direction.

When the two arrived at the marked location, they found six cultivators already gathered, all at the Second-Layer Golden Core Realm, seemingly ready to hunt the demon beast.

One cultivator greeted them, cupping his hands respectfully.

"Two Daoist friends, we are planning to hunt the demon beast; if you can assist us, we can share the spoils, otherwise, please leave."

Clearly, they feared Chen Nan and Zhong Ling would take advantage.

Chen Nan didn’t speak, retreating two steps to show his stance, leaving the decision to Zhong Ling.

Zhong Ling thought for a moment, then nodded and smiled: "Alright, then I’ll help."

"Be careful."

Chen Nan warned one last time before quickly retreating, merging into the shadows and disappearing.

The welcoming cultivator breathed a sigh of relief, unaware that Chen Nan had already returned, hidden in the shadows, prepared to kill if they were unkind to Zhong Ling.

Zhong Ling, eager, was brought among the cultivators, each introducing themselves.

No one paid special attention to Zhong Ling, who was only First-Layer Golden Core Realm, as they discussed and decided to have two draw the demon beast out.

The remaining would hide and prepare to deal with the demon beast.

Unfortunately, Zhong Ling was chosen as one to attract the beast.

Ahead, the lush green trees emitted a unique fragrance; accompanying Zhong Ling was a woman named Qing Qing, wearing gray tight clothing.

"Be cautious, this demon beast is very lustful; if discovered, turn and run immediately, understand?" Qing Qing warmly warned.

The reason for sending two women to attract the demon beast was that it was a Fiery Fire Ape, lustful, never sparing any female.

Quickly, Zhong Ling grew fond of Qing Qing, who cared for her like a thoughtful big sister along the way.

The two stepped forward, soon arriving at ruins appearing as a collapsed building, stones and broken walls covered in moss.

Suddenly, Qing Qing pushed Zhong Ling aside, shouting: "Watch out!"

After stabilizing, Zhong Ling noticed a rock deeply embedded where she had stood, looking up to see a demon beast on the ruins.

It was a fiery red Fiery Fire Ape!