What do you mean by my awakened profession being Monster Hunter?

All around, chaos surged, and faint roars could be heard, like the howls of ancient beasts.

If you listen carefully, you'll discover that this isn't a real ancient beast, but rather a roaring sound created by the collision of different rules, with some order intertwining in the distance.

As we continued onward, we saw more and more rules and order along the way, like crimson iron chains intertwined in the void, dazzlingly bright.

And so the two of them began to walk along the winding stone steps laid out in the void. They walked for countless days, losing all sense of time.

There's a mysterious area here that's sure to be packed with people.

The two couldn't speed up; every time they lifted their legs, it felt like being hit by one giant star after another, with immense resistance.

In the end, the surrounding order and rules became increasingly terrifying, taking on an eerie crimson hue, one after another, intertwining in the void, and the pressure increased several times over.

They traveled an unknown number of miles and several days before finally seeing a glimmer of hope.

Because they could see at the end of the stone steps, where there was land.

"Is it the Eight Regions of the Lower Realm?" Shi Hao murmured to himself.

In an instant, a desolate aura swept over him. It was very familiar, and it made Shi Hao's spirits lift.

This was indeed the Lower Realm, but they were immediately surprised because a medicinal fragrance wafted from the continent, refreshing and soothing, making them feel as if they were about to ascend to heaven.

This is definitely not an ordinary medicine. Even divine medicine wouldn't be that attractive to Shi Hao, who is currently at the Escape One Realm. So there's only one answer: it's an elixir of immortality!

Shi Hao was stunned. How could there be an elixir of immortality in the lower realm?

You should know that back then, it was impossible to even keep a divine herb alive because the spiritual energy was too scarce.

The road ended in a vast, desolate desert, devoid of life. To find the aroma of medicinal herbs wafting through the air in such a place was truly an anomaly.

Qi Shi'an and Shi Hao did not stop. They continued forward, crossed a sand dune, and came to an ancient medicinal garden with a stone tablet standing there.

As they approached, they saw an introduction to the forbidden zone on the stone tablet. This place, known as the Cross-Shadow Land, is a forbidden zone for life, and outsiders are not allowed to set foot here. There were warnings on it.

"A forbidden zone of life?"

Shi Hao was stunned. Why would there be a forbidden zone in such a harsh and cold place as the lower realm? Shouldn't it be in the ninth realm?

Boom!

Just then, an astonishing change occurred in the restricted area. The herb garden glowed, and the fragrance became even more intense. Many old herbs were actually moving and fleeing.

Although they were far apart, the sight still made their hearts skip a beat. A longevity elixir, plus many other divine herbs—this place was incredibly alluring.

"It's comparable to the haven I found when I was smuggling myself into a foreign land," Qi Shi'an exclaimed.

All around, beams of light shot up, piercing the sky like pillars supporting the heavens, their power immense and terrifying.

"Who dares to disturb the peace of this forbidden zone?" a voice asked.

"This junior has no intention of offending this place; I am merely passing through on my way home," Qi Shi'an said calmly.

“We once erected a sacred stele, declaring that anyone who trespasses on the slumbering ground shall die. Rules are rules, and they shall not be desecrated.”

Deep within this forbidden zone, the voice remained calm, devoid of joy, anger, sorrow, or happiness, yet to the two listeners it sounded like a thunderclap.

Qi Shi'an remained calm and unhurried, saying, "There is no divine stele here, so there are no rules."

After a brief slumber, a sigh emanated from the depths of the forbidden zone: "It really is gone. Time, oh time, is so merciless."

As soon as he finished speaking, some pebbles on the ground in front of Qi Shi'an floated up and slowly reassembled to form a stone tablet.

This stone tablet is clearly an ancient artifact, existing for a very long time, not belonging to this era. It bears traces of terrifying supernatural powers, with deep mottled grooves.

"Though this stele has fallen, the rules cannot be broken or altered. However, the people in that immortal mountain can be pardoned," the being said.

This time, Qi Shi'an did not argue and released the four people from Xingyun Mountain.

Although the witches were sealed inside the magical artifact, they could still see the outside world and hear its sounds.

"Why don't you... leave first?"

Qi Shi'an tentatively spoke, and also transmitted his voice to the witch and the dragon girl, explaining that nothing would happen and asking them to wait outside.

"No!" The Dragon Girl's gaze was resolute as she decisively refused.

Although the witch appeared languid, she did not leave this area; instead, she began to look around.

Who dares to disturb us?

Suddenly, another voice rang out, very clear, also a man's voice, with a touch of magnetism, much gentler than the previous one.

“The two men broke the rules and trespassed into the outside world; they should be killed.”

"Child, your bloodlust is still so strong. You should restrain yourself, or you will ruin your path to enlightenment." The gentle voice rang out, as if a spring breeze was blowing.

"Since you have come from the Three Thousand Provinces and traversed the Heavenly Road, then come in."

The master of this forbidden area gave the order, and the young Taoist dared not disobey.

In an instant, the towering pillar of light disappeared into the earth, and an arched bridge extended from an unknown place, landing at the feet of Qi Shi'an and the others.

"An ancient tree that had become an immortal was actually killed and turned into a bridge!" Shi Hao exclaimed in amazement.

Without hesitation, they stepped onto the bridge made of sacred wood and entered the restricted area.

Beneath the wooden bridge, there are vast fields of medicinal herbs, planted with large medicinal plants. Beyond them, hills stretch out in all directions, and on those hills stand numerous magnificent palaces, some cast in silver metal, some in gold, and others in bronze.

These palaces exuded an inexplicable and terrifying aura; just gazing at them from afar was enough to make one's mind tremble.

The witch and the dragon girl dared not look too closely; the aura emanating from it was quite mysterious and incredibly powerful.

Their intuition told them that if they used their divine sense to investigate recklessly, it would lead to unimaginable consequences.

They followed closely behind Qi Shi'an.

“If you want to see the Lord, you will need to cross this small lake,” the young Taoist said again.

Ahead, there is a small lake, as clear as a sapphire, resembling a sea of ​​stars.

On the opposite side of the lake, there are several thatched huts built on flat hillsides, not on the mountainside, nor in those magnificent ancient palaces. The simple thatched huts have a transcendent charm.

"You all wait here, don't go over there," Qi Shi'an said solemnly, turning to remind the four of them.

After speaking, he took the lead and stepped onto the crystal-clear lake surface, which immediately created ripples. In a daze, it was as if the space was a universe, and with each step, the ripples spread out like a sea of ​​stars.

At first there was nothing unusual, but after walking for more than twenty feet, his feet began to rot, revealing the white bones of his feet.

boom!

Continuing forward, Qi Shi'an remained expressionless, mobilizing the power of the six divine treasures. His entire body radiated demonic light, transcending the mundane world, and the rate at which his feet were decaying actually stopped.

"this······"

The young Taoist was shocked. He had never seen such a creature before, one that could suppress the erosion of the lake. Who throughout history could do that?

Shi Hao also tried to take a step. At first, it was fine, and he could still keep his body intact. After walking more than ten feet, his flesh and blood began to rot, but he still gritted his teeth and continued to move forward.

The lake is crystal clear and azure blue, only appearing terrifying when ripples spread across it.

As the ripples spread, countless stars appeared, and the aura of the Great Dao permeated the air, as if a vast universe had been opened, containing the aura of birth and death!

When they had traveled two-thirds of the way, Qi Shi'an could no longer suppress his strength, and his flesh and blood fell off again, revealing his shinbone.

At this moment, wind and thunder roared, and the entire small lake was filled with the power of rules. It was the Great Dao, the creation of the universe, with countless stars revolving around Qi Shi'an.

After Qi Shi'an's head was submerged in the lake, his lower body had become a skeleton. Just when the witch thought the little devil was about to be killed...

Qi Shi'an began to rise slowly again, and as he walked forward once more, flesh and blood began to appear on his lower body.

Finally, he walked across the lake, his feet touching the shore, his body glistening, his slender frame perfectly intact, even more vibrant with life.

Shortly after Qi Shi'an landed, Shi Hao finally crossed the crystal-clear lake, and the flesh and blood that had disappeared from his body were restored to their original state.

"Cosmic Lake, Lake of Life and Death, you were able to resist such power, only having your lower body eroded away. You are unprecedented and will never be surpassed again." The Lord of the Forbidden Zone sighed. "It is evident that you have a profound understanding of the Dao of Life and Death."

"Of course, you're not bad either." He looked at Shi Hao again, his voice even gentler.

Shi Hao was somewhat surprised. This master of the forbidden zone looked very young and refined, with a handsome and elegant appearance. He looked to be under thirty years old, at least in appearance.

This man was dressed in pure white, with a gentle smile and unparalleled handsomeness. His eyes were deep and profound, making him a peerless beauty.

"You flatter me. I have only opened up six divine treasures, which can only withstand one or two. If I opened up seven, it would be much easier." Qi Shi'an smiled slightly, inadvertently revealing the uniqueness of his cultivation method.

"Oh? At such a young age, he has already embarked on the path of creating his own laws. His talent is truly astonishing." The Lord of the Forbidden Zone was quite shocked.

The young Taoist who was leading the way was greatly surprised, because in the era when the Lord attained enlightenment, those who dared to embark on the path of creating magic eventually became unparalleled masters, almost breaking through the King Realm.

Could it be that this child will also achieve such a high position in the future?

"Now that you two have traversed that path, you are considered members of our generation. Crossing this lake means you have passed the final test," the Lord of the Forbidden Zone said with a smile.

Shi Hao felt it was all unreal, like a dream. It was hard to believe that he had entered a forbidden zone and encountered something taboo today.

He had heard of the forbidden zone of life in the heavens and knew about it for a long time, but he had never gone in because he knew the chances were slim.

Even if the latter half of the Undying Scripture were located within a forbidden zone, he would be helpless; with his current cultivation level, he simply couldn't break in.

"Sit down, servant, bring tea," the Lord of the Forbidden Zone invited.

The two did not refuse and sat down at a stone table.

The two disciples of the Lord of the Forbidden Zone, a man and a woman, came out carrying tea.

The man was very young, looking only about twenty years old, while the woman was stunningly beautiful, with an ethereal and otherworldly charm.

As you can see, their eyes are filled with the vicissitudes of life, clearly indicating that they have lived for countless years.

"Alas, I don't know how many years have passed. Time flies like an arrow, so long that I felt I was about to pass away before I saw two fine young people come here." The Lord of the Forbidden Zone sighed softly, as if he were lamenting.

However, Qi Shi'an and Shi Hao sensed something. Within that peaceful voice, it seemed as if swords were clanging, their sounds deafening and threatening to shatter the heavens, destroy the great path, and change the world!

Chapter 405 Conversation

The young Taoist boy brought over tea, and in an instant, the fragrance surged like a tide, filling the room with its aroma.

The tea in the cup was as clear as a crimson sunset, and there was a real phoenix flapping its wings and dancing in the air. It was bright red and translucent, as if it had come to life. Every feather was shimmering with a misty light, and the aroma was so enchanting that it was intoxicating.

This tea is truly extraordinary. Its fragrance is intoxicating, and just one sniff makes one feel refreshed and invigorated, plunging one into a state of tranquility, as if one has ingested the rarest and most precious medicine in the world. One feels completely clear-headed, and even one's primordial spirit is cleansed of all impurities. It is quite miraculous.

"The Immortal Realm is vast, with many ancient tea trees, but the Enlightenment Tea Tree is especially precious."

The Lord of the Forbidden Zone smiled faintly, his tone gentle yet magnetic, "I am just a tea leaf from an ordinary bitter tea tree, I only need to water it at least once a year."

Qi Shi'an disagreed. To be able to open up a forbidden zone of life, one's cultivation level must be at least at the Immortal King level. The tea planted and the water irrigated by an Immortal King must far exceed the imagination of ordinary people.

He took a small sip, and immediately his knuckles turned white, his entire tongue went numb, and the bitter taste felt like a thousand needles pricking him, shooting straight to the top of his head, even causing a dull ache in his skull.

The bitterness is unbearable, a stark contrast to its fragrant aroma.

"so bitter."

Qi Shi'an's tongue stuck out uncontrollably as he hissed and inhaled.

Even though he was a time traveler, the bitterest thing he had ever tasted was "espresso," but compared to the cup of tea in front of him, it was as sweet as sugar water.

It is said that once sour, sweet, bitter, spicy, and salty reach their extremes, they become a kind of pain, transcending the realm of taste.

Shi Hao frowned, feeling that his close friend was exaggerating. It was just a cup of tea; how could it be so bitter?

He took a small sip, and as expected, his eyebrows furrowed, and he looked miserable.

Beings at his level shouldn't suffer from such bitterness; one can imagine the power of this tea.

There must be some kind of power governing this tea leaf, otherwise how could it be like this? Even he felt extremely uncomfortable and wished he could spit it out.

"Haha... What else is there besides suffering?" the Lord of the Forbidden Zone asked with a smile, his voice magnetic, as if he had already foreseen this outcome.

Qi Shi'an closed his eyes and savored the moment. Gradually, the numbness and pain on his tongue disappeared, and a slightly astringent feeling rose up, along with a hint of sourness. It spread rapidly, layer upon layer, with a lingering aftertaste.

"Spit it out!" Shi Hao blurted out, his brows still furrowed.

"Only nine living beings have ever tasted this tea. Ordinary people cannot even get a drop, because they do not have such great fortune," the Lord of the Forbidden Zone sighed softly.

He had deep-set eyes, a handsome face, and a refined and elegant demeanor, yet possessed an indescribable charm and an extraordinary temperament.

He stands in the mortal world like a phoenix descending to earth, overlooking all birds, transcending the mundane and causing all birds to bow down in worship.

"Who's everywhere?"

Qi Shi'an picked up the conversation, and while speaking, he picked up his teacup and took a big gulp.

This bite was several times more bitter than the previous one, causing his facial features to contort and his head to tremble involuntarily.

The master of the penalty area saw it all, but didn't find anything wrong with it. On the contrary, he thought the young man was frank and interesting.

He smiled and said, "The first one is naturally myself."