Xiuxian: I use magnetic fields to prove my truth

Chapter 396 True Immortal Ruins
Half a day later, Tan Qian came out of her room, called her seven personal disciples to her side, and said, "I called you here today to tell you about my affairs after my death."

The seven disciples were greatly surprised and asked, "Master is in the prime of his life, an enlightened celestial being, and has a lifespan of another hundred years. Why are you announcing your passing now?"

Tan Qian said, "I have received a divine decree and must immediately go to the Blackwater River. The outcome of this journey is uncertain, so I have to tell you some things."

The seven disciples said, "With divine protection, Master will surely be safe and sound."

Tan Qian smiled and said, "How can we push everything onto the gods? After I leave, Guo Sheng will inherit my mantle. You are the most talented and have the deepest understanding among all the disciples. All of you must listen to his instructions."

Seeing that all seven people nodded in agreement, Tan Qian said no more. He took out a gleaming flying sword, leaped up, and stood on the sword, soaring straight into the sky.

All the guests were waiting in the front hall when they suddenly saw a graceful figure soar into the sky, heading straight for the vast ocean, and they were all captivated.

From then on, the legend of the Heavenly Blade Sect Master's ascension spread throughout the Forgotten Land.

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Tan Qian currently only has the cultivation level of the second stage of Foundation Establishment, so his sword-riding speed is not fast; to Zhou Qing, it can only be considered as moving at a snail's pace in the air.

However, he did not urge him, and instead took the opportunity to look down at the scenery of the Forgotten Land.

Three days later, Tan Qian arrived at the banks of the Blackwater River.

Although it's called the Blackwater River, it's actually more like a vast ocean.

Tan Qian flew through the air on his sword, but could not see the edge of the Blackwater River.

Zhou Qing let Tan Qian land on the riverbank and use her senses to observe the river for a while.

Tan Qian had heard that the water was dangerous, so she was on edge. But Zhou Qing laughed and said, "Don't be so afraid. This water can't harm you."

Tan Qian smiled and asked, "Do the gods know the origin of this water?"

Zhou Qing said, "The formation of this water is complicated, and I cannot know everything. However, the harmful components in it come from the filthy Demon Abyss. This power is very harmful to ordinary cultivators, but it is harmless to you."

Tan Qian was his follower, and naturally he was protected by his golden light and not corrupted by the evil power of the Demon Abyss.

"Shall we go over there now?"

He asked a few questions.

"Go."

Tan Qian took off again on his sword, flying in the direction recorded in the ancient texts.

She was more powerful than all the ancestors of the Forgotten Land throughout history, and she could fly on a sword. In addition, the dilapidated temple was not far from the riverbank. Thousands of years ago, when the river receded, it would even throw the dilapidated temple onto the bank.

So it only took her half a day to spot a depression in the river.

It was a small piece of land, only a mile or two long, with a dilapidated temple in the center.

The land was surrounded by the Blackwater River, which was dozens of feet higher than the land, like a towering wall. Strangely, the river did not pour water onto the land.

Tan Qian was unaware of the implications, so he dared not venture forth rashly, but instead awaited instructions from the gods.

Zhou Qing sensed an invisible force around the land that was pushing back the Blackwater River.

This force is not dangerous.

Zhou Qing gestured for Tan Qian to land on land.

Tan Qian sheathed his flying sword and landed in front of the dilapidated temple.

The dilapidated temple was in a terrible state, with missing door panels, peeling plaques, and crumbling walls, yet it still stood stubbornly.

As Tan Qian entered the dilapidated temple, she was immediately struck by a strong stench of blood. Cautiously looking around, she discovered a python's corpse lying beneath the temple's statue.

The python was enormous; its carcass was as thick as two people could hug.

Only the head was visible above the ground; the entire torso was submerged.

Tan Qian said, "According to ancient records, there was a large snake in the dilapidated temple that guarded a strange flower day and night. Could it be that? Why did it die here?"

As she spoke, she unconsciously stepped forward to examine the corpse, only to find a huge wound on the snake's head, which had almost split the snake's head in two, and the snake's brain inside had been completely crushed.

The wound was very clean, clearly indicating a fatal blow.

Tan Qian exclaimed in surprise, "Such strong force! The wound is still very fresh; it must have been recently..."

Before she could finish speaking, the snake's mouth suddenly opened, and a figure leaped out and pounced on her.

Startled, Tan Qian hurriedly retreated, but unexpectedly the ground behind her suddenly caved in, and the bluestone floor turned into mud, submerging half of her body.

Just as Tan Qian was trying to break free, the mud suddenly transformed into a bluestone floor, even more solid than steel, and she couldn't move it.

Tan Qian was greatly surprised and hurriedly looked at the enemy, only to see a boy of about fifteen or sixteen years old standing in front of her, looking at her curiously.

Tan Qian thought to himself, "This boy looks to be only fifteen or sixteen years old, yet he has such profound cultivation and exquisite magic. He is truly terrifying and awe-inspiring."

She just didn't know what the young man's intentions were, or why he had imprisoned her here.

As Tan Qianzheng was pondering this, he saw five more figures leap out of the hole near the snake's head.

Everyone was a radiant young man or woman.

"Brother Nan, whose bed has been brought in?"

One of the girls, with beautiful features and a gentle expression, asked.

The boy named Nan Di laughed and said, "I don't know either. We just caught her and you guys came out."

"Hey, who are you, and why are you here?"

Tan Qian said, "I am a cultivator from the Forgotten Land nearby. This is our ancestral sacred ground. And who are you?"

The gentle woman exclaimed in surprise, "It's truly rare to find a lineage here."

“We are cultivators from the Tianshan Sect, here to explore the ruins of a senior sword immortal. This place is dangerous and not for you. You should go back now.”

"Brother Nan, let her go."

Nan released the restraints, and Tan Qian jumped out, cupping her hands and saying, "Thank you, sister. Our Forgotten Land is located in a remote area, and we know nothing about the outside world. We don't know what kind of place the Tianshan Sect is, or what kind of sword immortal's ruins this is?"

The woman smiled and said, "Our Tianshan Sect is tens of thousands of miles away from this Blood River. We have some influence in Tai Xuan Continent. We learned by chance that there are relics of a senior sword immortal in this Blood River, so all the major sects sent their disciples to investigate."

Tan Qian asked in confusion, "Why is this place called the Blood River?"

The woman said, "This river was formed from the transformation of a true immortal in ancient times. The immortal was corrupted by the Demon Abyss, and his body decayed, becoming this great river. That's why we call it the Blood River."

"This is where the head of that True Immortal is located. Protected by a wisp of the True Immortal's true spirit, it has not been corrupted by the Demon Abyss and has thus survived to this day. The ruins we are to explore are the legacy of this True Immortal."

"Although the True Immortal is dead, his treasures may still remain. The genius disciples of all the major sects are all down there, and none of them are as good as you. Sister, you should leave as soon as possible to avoid any unexpected risks."

Tan Qian smiled and said, "Thank you for your kindness, sister."

"Such a treasure is too precious for a mere rogue cultivator like myself. I only ask to have the opportunity to broaden my horizons. Please take me with you, so that I can watch from the sidelines. That would be enough."

(End of this chapter)