Immortality Cultivation: I can use my clansmen’s energy and blood to add points.

The three of them, including Luo Qingchen, stared intently at the repaired bronze star map disc.

That area marked "Contaminated Land" in large, blood-red letters resembled an ancient, ferocious beast that preyed on people, coiling between them and the "Ancient Star Ruins," exuding an ominous aura that chilled the heart.

silence.

Dead silence.

The joy of repairing the star map was completely wiped out by this sudden turn of events.

"This...this area is too big."

Lin Wan'er's voice was a little dry.

On the star map, the area occupied by the "polluted lands" is almost ten times larger than the area they previously landed in from southern Canaan.

The dense, impenetrable black mist alone exuded an aura of extreme oppression and malevolence.

"How about going around it?"

Su Xiaowan frowned and gestured on the star map with her finger.

"It's impossible."

Luo Qingchen shook his head, his voice deep.

“Look, the location of this polluted land is so tricky. It almost completely blocks all our straight-line paths to the ancient star ruins.”

“If we take a detour, it will take us at least an extra year, or even longer.”

One year!
This unit of time, like a mountain, weighs heavily on everyone's heart.

They don't have that much time to waste.

The threat of "Shadow" is ever-present; who knows when those guys will find this place?

Moreover, the hope of returning home lies in the "Ancient Star Ruins," and every day of delay increases the uncertainty.

"Then...then we have no choice but to...go through?"

Su Xiaowan's voice was filled with deep apprehension.

"Just from the name, this place doesn't sound like a good place."

"A polluted land..."

Luo Qingchen uttered these three words, her eyes becoming extremely solemn.

"Elder Canaan said that a 'source of shadow' is sealed beneath their tribe's sacred spring."

"The memories of the Star Mark also mention that the ancient war only repelled the main force of the 'Shadows', but did not completely eliminate them."

"I'm wondering if this so-called 'contaminated land' is actually a huge stronghold, or rather... a lair, of the 'Shadow' forces in this astral plane?"

This guess made Lin Wan'er and Su Xiaowan's faces turn even paler.

If that's the case, wouldn't they be courting death by plunging headlong into it?

"But we have no other choice."

Luo Qingchen took a deep breath, and the hesitation and fear in her eyes were replaced by a resolute look.

"The route indicated by the bronze star map passes through here. This means that this is the only way."

"Perhaps there is some information in the inheritance of the Star Mark that I haven't fully digested yet, which can help us get through here."

He looked at the two pale-faced girls beside him and softened his voice.

"Don't be afraid."

"I am here."

"No matter what lies ahead, whether it's a mountain of knives or a sea of ​​fire, we'll brave it together."

"Ok!"

Lin Wan'er and Su Xiaowan nodded emphatically.

Luo Qingchen's words calmed their panicked hearts.

Yes, what are you afraid of?

Haven't they faced enough dangers since they fell into this strange world?

Every single time, wasn't it under Brother Luo's leadership that we escaped danger?

"Brother Luo, we'll listen to you."

Lin Wan'er's eyes regained their resolve.

"It's just a piece of broken land, we can just push our way through!"

Su Xiaowan also clenched her fists.

"Yes! Nothing can stop us from going home!"

Seeing the two of them regain their spirits, Luo Qingchen smiled.

He put away the bronze star map and turned his gaze to the deep, dark void that seemed capable of swallowing all light.

"Well."

"Let's rest for an hour and get ourselves into top condition."

"Then, let's go!"

……

An hour later.

The three stood on the edge of the meteorite.

Luo Qingchen has already adjusted himself to his peak condition.

His half-step Nascent Soul cultivation, combined with the power of chaos and the power of stars, gave him an aura of profound and majestic strength.

Lin Wan'er and Su Xiaowan's spiritual power has also been fully restored.

"Are you ready?"

Luo Qingchen turned around and asked.

"Ready!"

The two women said in unison.

"set off!"

Luo Qingchen let out a low shout, and the power of chaos surged out, transforming into a gray protective shield that enveloped the three of them.

Then, he stomped his foot and shot into the sky like a cannonball, speeding towards the dark star field marked as the "polluted land".

Lin Wan'er and Su Xiaowan followed closely behind.

The meteorite they were riding on was the last glimmer of light in this desolate star field.

When they completely flew away from the meteorite and plunged into the endless darkness, it was like three drops of water merging into an inky ocean, disappearing instantly.

As soon as they entered the "polluted land," the three of them clearly felt that the surrounding environment had undergone tremendous changes.

Although that void was deathly silent, at least you could still see the dim stars in the distance.

But here, you can't see anything.

Everything was pitch black, from top to bottom, left to right, front to back, inside to outside.

There was no light, no sound, and even cosmic dust became scarce.

The whole world was eerily quiet and eerily empty.

Spending too much time in such an environment can easily lead to the illusion that one has been abandoned and forgotten by the whole world, thus causing despair.

"Everyone, stay close to me and don't fall behind."

Luo Qingchen's voice rang out from inside the protective barrier, breaking the suffocating silence.

"I have a very bad feeling about this place. The range of my divine sense has been compressed by at least 90%."

He tried to extend his divine sense, but found that it was like being stuck in a sticky quagmire, only able to extend a hundred meters at most before being unable to go any further.

"My array plate has also malfunctioned."

Su Xiaowan frowned as she looked at the array plate in her hand, whose pointers were spinning wildly.

"The spatial laws here are extremely chaotic, making it impossible to determine direction."

"We've truly become blind now."

Lin Wan'er gave a wry smile.

"fine."

Luo Qingchen comforted her.

“We also have the Star Chart and the Azure Phoenix Compass. As long as we follow its guidance, we won’t get lost.”

He activated his divine sense and put the bronze plate in his arms into operation.

A purple-gold light shone forth, and a three-dimensional star map slowly unfolded before them.

On the star map, the point of light representing them is moving slowly but steadily along a clear path toward the coordinates of the "Ancient Star Ruins".

Seeing that the star map was still functioning normally, the three of them breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as you're heading in the right direction, there's always hope of getting out of even the most dangerous place.

Time slipped away little by little during this monotonous and oppressive flight.

one day.

Two days.

Three days.

They were like insects trapped in a black box, unable to see anything but endless darkness.

That feeling of isolation from the world inevitably began to erode their minds.

"Brother Luo, how much longer do we have to fly?"

Su Xiaowan's voice carried a hint of weariness.

"do not know."

Luo Qingchen shook his head. "According to the scale on the star map, we probably haven't even covered one percent of this polluted land yet."

This answer made the two women's hearts sink again.

"How about we find a place to rest for a bit?"

Lin Wan'er suggested.

"Flying like this all the time is too mentally taxing."

Luo Qingchen pondered for a moment, then nodded.

"it is good."

Looking out, he saw a huge floating asteroid belt in the distance.

That place could serve as their temporary refuge.

Half an hour later, they successfully landed on a huge black meteorite that was several miles in diameter.

The surface of the meteorite is pitted and uneven, as if it had been gnawed by something.

"Everyone, please recover your spiritual energy first. I'll go and explore the surrounding area."

Luo Qingchen gave a word of advice and then walked alone into the depths of the meteorite.

He always felt that something was off about this place.

It's so quiet.

It was eerily quiet.

Logically speaking, such places should have some unique creatures adapted to this environment.

But he flew all the way here and didn't see a single hair.

Luo Qingchen walked carefully on the meteorite.

His consciousness was on high alert, and the power of chaos was slowly circulating within his body, ready to deal with any unexpected situation that might arise.

As he walked, he suddenly stopped.

Before him appeared an enormous crater.

In the center of the crater, there grows a giant crystal tree that emits a soft white light!
The tree was about a hundred feet tall, with a huge canopy and countless crystal branches hanging down like beautiful waterfalls.

In this desolate, pitch-black world, such a giant tree, radiating light and the breath of life, seems so incredible.

"This is……"

A hint of surprise and wariness flashed in Luo Qingchen's eyes.

There must be a demon in the abnormal situation.

He did not approach rashly, but observed the giant crystal tree from a distance.

at this time.

A faint, melodious song suddenly drifted from the direction of the giant tree.

The singing was ethereal and melodious, possessing a magical power to soothe the soul.

After listening for only a short while, Luo Qingchen felt all the fatigue and depression of the past few days vanish, and her mind and spirit became incredibly relaxed and peaceful.

He even had an urge to walk over and take a good nap under that tree.

not good!

Luo Qingchen's heart skipped a beat!
There's something wrong with that singing!
He hurriedly channeled his chaotic power to protect his mind and shut out the decadent music.

When he looked at the giant crystal tree again, his eyes had turned icy cold.

This thing is definitely strange!
He immediately turned around, preparing to go back and remind Lin Wan'er and Su Xiaowan.

However, the moment he turned around, his pupils suddenly contracted.

Behind him, there was no trace of the path he had come from.

Yes, there is, but it's just a patch of identical black meteorite ground.

Lin Wan'er and Su Xiaowan have also disappeared without a trace.

He was left alone in the whole world, along with the giant crystal tree that emitted an eerie song.

Fantasy!

These two words flashed through Luo Qingchen's mind in an instant!
He had unknowingly fallen into someone else's illusion!

"interesting."

A cold smile curled at the corner of Luo Qingchen's lips.

He didn't panic, but stood quietly in place, carefully sensing the fluctuations in the surrounding space.

He wanted to see which fool dared to set his sights on him.

at this time.

The giant crystal tree behind him suddenly shone brightly.

The surrounding scenery also underwent a dramatic transformation.

The once barren and desolate surface of the meteorite has disappeared.

In its place was the familiar mountain gate of Qingyun Sect.

Countless disciples dressed in Qingyun Sect attire were fleeing in terror.

The sky was dyed blood red.

Countless demonic cultivators, riding on black clouds, attacked from all directions.

The protective array around the mountain has long been destroyed.

The once ethereal sect has now become a living hell.

"No!"

"Help!"

"Elder! Save me!"

Screams and wails filled the air.

Luo Qingchen saw Elder Qin Mingyuan being besieged by three Nascent Soul stage demons.

The old man was covered in blood and had several magical artifacts stuck in his body, yet he still fought to the death.

In the end, he chose to self-destruct his nascent soul, perishing together with his enemy.

boom!
A gigantic mushroom cloud rose from the main peak of Qingyun Sect.

Luo Qingchen saw the sect leader, Xuan Yang Zhenren, who, in order to protect his disciples, was struck by that terrifying silver-masked demonic cultivator, who annihilated his soul with a single palm strike.

He also saw Lin Wan'er and Su Xiaowan surrounded by countless demonic cultivators.

The two girls stood back to back, desperately resisting.

Ultimately, he was captured after exhausting his strength.

They were making their final plea for help to him.

"Brother Luo... save me..."

The horrific scenes pierced Luo Qingchen's heart.

His eyes instantly turned red.

A surge of murderous intent and rage rose wildly from the depths of his heart.

"No!"

Luo Qingchen looked up to the sky and let out a heart-wrenching roar.

He wanted to rush over and save them.

But his body seemed to be bound in place by invisible shackles, unable to move.

He could only watch.

Watching everything familiar to him being destroyed before his very eyes.

Watching their loved ones and friends die tragically one by one.

The excruciating pain of helplessness almost completely consumed his reason.

"Ahhhh!"

Luo Qingchen struggled and roared frantically.

The chaotic and stellar power within his body went completely berserk.

However, just as his mind was about to completely break down...

A cool sensation suddenly came from his chest.

It's a star map bronze disc!

wrong!

It's all fake!

It's all an illusion!

A glimmer of clarity suddenly returned to Luo Qingchen's eyes!
He remembered!
I am in a "polluted place"!
It was on that strange meteorite!
It was all created by that damned illusion!

"Give it to me...break it!"

Luo Qingchen bit his tongue, the intense pain making him even more lucid.

He frantically channeled the chaotic power within his body, no longer trying to break through the invisible shackles, but instead channeling it into his sea of ​​consciousness!

He will use the most domineering and direct method to see through this damned illusion!

In the sea of ​​consciousness.

The gray, chaotic power swept out like a storm.

The scenes of Qingyun Sect's destruction and the tragic deaths of their loved ones, created by the illusion, rapidly distorted and dissolved the moment they came into contact with the power of chaos. (End of Chapter)