I am Master Maoshan

After hearing this, Liu Jun looked at Jiang Wuwei with a puzzled expression, obviously full of curiosity about this place.

Seeing this, Jiang Wuwei smiled slightly and continued, "The special thing about this place is mainly because of the formation. The formation is called the 'Heaven Covering Formation'. It was set up by a great man in ancient times. Its function is not only to conceal the location of the Fallen Forest, but also to weaken the realm of the practitioners who step into the forest. Generally speaking, a Half-Step God King Realm here is only an early stage of the Lord God Realm."

"Weaken your realm?" Liu Jun was stunned, then asked in confusion, "Then why didn't we feel our cultivation weakened when we came in?"

Jiang Wuwei smiled and explained, "That's because after we entered the formation, I have temporarily broken the weakening effect of the formation for you. Of course, it's only temporary. After one stick of incense, your realm will be weakened. With your current main god-level strength, you will be weakened to the sub-god level."

After hearing this, Liu Jun couldn't help but gasp. This weakening was not just a slight one, but a huge one. The key point was that this formation was so powerful, but he didn't realize it. This was the most terrifying thing about this formation.

"The difficulty I'm talking about is that you need to enter the depths of the Fallen Forest in a weakened state, find the golden lotus, and bring it back, only then will it be possible to revive your two friends," Jiang Wuwei continued.

Jiang Wuwei's words made Liu Jun fall into deep thought. He knew very well that the depths of the Fallen Forest were full of dangers. With his current weakened strength, it would undoubtedly be a huge challenge to enter there. But he had no choice. In order to revive Xu Kai and Wang Xin, he had to try.

"Golden lotus, jade lotus root..." Liu Jun muttered to himself, a sense of doubt in his heart. Although he was not good at learning, he had heard that Nezha had been reborn with golden lotus and jade lotus root. Unexpectedly, Jiang Wuwei also knew about this.

"No, you don't need the jade lotus root. There is no jade lotus root in there. You just need to get the golden lotus." Jiang Wuwei explained.

The two soon came to a simple thatched hut. At the door of the hut, there were more than a dozen human figures, which looked like mannequins in a shopping mall. These models had different shapes, some holding weapons, and some with empty stomachs and hanging chests, which looked very strange.

"What are these?" Liu Jun couldn't help but ask.

"These are the people who have entered the Fallen Forest. They are all losers." Jiang Wuwei said lightly, "If you can't come out alive, you may also become one of them."

Liu Jun's expression changed slightly. He could feel the strong aura from several of the mummies. Masters of this level had died here. It seemed that the depths of the Fallen Forest were indeed dangerous.

Jiang Wuwei waved his arm lightly, as if drawing an invisible talisman in the air, and the door of the simple thatched hut opened.

This seemingly ordinary little house, with its simple and dilapidated appearance, forms a sharp contrast with the vast and complex interior space. It seems to follow the direction of some ancient formation, and can accommodate a space equivalent to the size of a football field.

Inside the space, the light is soft and mysterious, as if it is emitted naturally by the surrounding plants. Some of those strange plants stretch out their branches and leaves, like elves dancing in the night sky; some of them hang down their flowers, as if silently telling ancient stories. In this small space, the breath of nature and the products of technology coexist harmoniously, forming a picture that is both fantastic and real.

In the center of the space, several humanoid figures lay quietly, their bodies showing an unreal paleness. Although they had no heads, these bodies seemed to contain endless life, and the slight rise and fall of their chests seemed like someone was sleeping here.

Jiang Wuwei's gaze lingered on these humanoids for a moment, then he pointed at one of them, saying with a hint of indifference: "Your friends can use these bodies to revive. They have perfect human structures, enough to support heads made of golden lotus. The golden lotus, as the main material, can not only provide the necessary physiological functions, but also give new life a pure soul. The key is that it can also be used for cultivation, and it is not impossible to even reach the Half-Step Divine King Realm."

Following his guidance, one seemed to see a faint golden light slowly rising from the chests of those humanoid objects. That was the spark of life, which was about to be reignited by Jiang Wuwei's magic.

"The body has been activated. You have seven days to bring back the golden lotus. If you fail, you can't blame me," Jiang Wuwei said.

"Can't you wait until I bring back the golden lotus before activating it!?" Liu Jun's face darkened.

Liu Jun couldn't help but feel helpless when facing Jiang Wuwei's nonchalant attitude. He knew very well that his current situation was like a puppet being led by the nose, and this seemingly leisurely old man was the mastermind behind the strings.

"Can you tell me what the golden lotus looks like? And its approximate location?" Liu Jun tried to calm down and asked in a negotiating tone.

You know, the depths of the Fallen Forest is huge. If you really want to look for a lotus, it would be like looking for a needle in a haystack.

Jiang Wuwei just smiled faintly, and that smile seemed to hide an unfathomable secret. "Liu Jun, I know your difficulties, but you also have to know that resurrecting the dead is against the will of heaven, so how can it be done easily? I can give you a hint. The golden lotus is not nowhere to be found. It symbolizes purity and tenacity. It will grow naturally in places that are not suitable for growth. And you need to go to the Fallen Forest to find such a place."

Liu Jun frowned, cursing in his heart that the suggestion was too ridiculous. The most difficult place to grow? Could a lotus grow in magma?
Moreover, seven days is too short a time to search for an unknown object. Moreover, if he finds the golden lotus, he will have to find a way to bring it back, and the risks along the way are unpredictable. "Old Jiang, is there any other way? I have a lot of rare treasures here, maybe you need them too?" Liu Jun tried to impress the other party, and waved his hand and took out a bunch of precious divine objects, hoping that Jiang Wuwei could give some more intuitive hints.

Jiang Wuwei seemed unmoved. He gently moved the lid of the teapot, and hot water slowly flowed out, with steam filling the air. "Of course I don't have any hints, but I do like these things. So, when you come out, I'll tell you a secret."

Liu Jun's mouth twitched. This old man took the things and didn't give any benefits. But there was nothing he could do. He could only bite the bullet and ask, "What secret?"

“If you really find the golden lotus, I will naturally tell you. I can’t tell you now, but this secret can help you better use the power of the Ancestral Dragon in your body. At least it won’t make the second form so embarrassing.” Jiang Wuwei’s eyes were deep, as if hinting at something.

When he heard the words "second form", a trace of astonishment flashed in Liu Jun's eyes. Many people knew about Zulong, but not so many people knew about this second form.

Although I am curious about how much this old man knows about Zulong, what is more important now is to resurrect Xu Kai and Wang Xin.

"Okay, I promise you. But you have to keep your promise." Liu Jun turned and left the thatched hut, heading towards the depths of the Fallen Forest.

Soon after Liu Jun left, Jiang Wuwei turned his attention to the special humanoid object. This humanoid object was different from other humanoid objects. It had a head with distinct facial features, and at this time, it had its eyes open and was slowly moving its neck.

"How is it?" Jiang Wuwei asked, with a hint of anticipation in his voice.

"You are too sentimental and will not be liked by the Heavenly Dao." The humanoid object spoke slowly, its voice low and hoarse.

"The Way of Heaven is unkind and treats all things as straw dogs. Sages are unkind and treat the people as straw dogs. It may not be a bad thing to have a flesh-and-blood order-maker." Jiang Wuwei replied, with a firm light flashing in his eyes.

The conversation between them paused for a moment, and the atmosphere became somewhat quiet. The humanoid object continued to move its neck slowly, as if thinking about something. Suddenly, it spoke: "You have to understand that as an orderer, you can't be too emotional."

Jiang Wuwei was slightly stunned. He looked at the humanoid object, and a hint of understanding flashed in his eyes: "I understand, but people always have emotions, and no one can completely abandon them."

The humanoid object was silent for a while, then nodded slowly: "Yes, but if you get involved, you must be prepared for the consequences. No matter what the consequences are, you must bear them alone."

Jiang Wuwei smiled slightly, he looked at the humanoid object: "Don't worry, it won't implicate anyone. Helping him is the path I choose, and it is also my way."

When Jiang Wuwei finished speaking, his eyes revealed a hint of unfathomable light. Although his words were light, the weight contained in them made the surrounding space seem heavy.

"Take care of yourself." The humanoid object looked into the distance.

His eyes seemed to be able to see into the future. His evaluation of the upcoming bringer of order was neither completely positive nor completely negative, but a complex emotion mixed with expectation and worry.

"Future Order Keeper, your character is too variable." The whisper of the humanoid object seemed to be speaking to the air, or to be asking a hidden listener. The character of the Order Keeper might play a key role in maintaining and changing the future order.

At this moment, Liu Jun has already stepped into the depths of the Fallen Forest. The Fallen Forest, the name itself is full of mystery and terror. In the forest, ancient trees are towering, mist is lingering, and all laws are particularly distorted here. Danger and opportunity coexist here. This is the real core of the trial ground. Countless strong men have honed themselves here, hoping to transcend, but most of them have fallen here.

Liu Jun had just entered the forest when he encountered a huge wild boar. The wild boar was huge, standing like a hill, with red eyes that seemed to burn with fire. The hot air from its nostrils was like a steam locomotive, shaking the surrounding air. The wild boar exuded a strong aura of ferocity, and even a strong man like Liu Jun couldn't help but feel a little pressure.

In the past, such wild boars were just a delicious delicacy for Liu Jun, and he could easily store them in the storage space. But now is different. After being affected by the formation, Liu Jun's strength has been weakened to the level of a sub-god. This means that he no longer has an absolute advantage over these wild beasts, but needs to re-examine the power comparison between himself and these natural creatures.

Being evenly matched may be the most realistic portrayal of Liu Jun now. He can no longer easily crush his opponent with strength. Every battle requires him to use skills, courage and wisdom to win. Such a change is undoubtedly a new challenge for Liu Jun. (End of this chapter)