253: Chapter 252 The Ruins Open

Qin Changsheng knew clearly that Chen Erniu was a Soul Transformation Reincarnation. Since he had taken the initiative to wait at the tavern and poured wine so enthusiastically, he must have something to discuss with Hu Nan.

Rather than letting Chen Erniu beat around the bush, it was better to ask directly and get straight to the point, saving time in the process.

Hearing Hu Nan's question, Chen Erniu nodded. "As expected, I cannot hide anything from Brother Hu. I invited Brother Hu to drink today to cooperate with you!"

"Brother Chen, feel free to speak plainly. How shall we cooperate? What do you want me to do, and what benefits can you offer me?" Hu Nan asked with a smile.

Chen Erniu poured a cup of wine for Hu Nan before saying, "My request is very simple. As long as Brother Hu enters the Demon Clan Ruins and helps me stall Wang Cheng for one hour, the cooperation will be considered a success."

Hearing Chen Erniu's words, Qin Changsheng was also very surprised.

He had not expected that Chen Erniu would actually want him to stall Wang Cheng.

This Wang Cheng was Qin Changsheng's External Incarnation.

Qin Changsheng had always kept Wang Cheng lurking within the Yao Race.

Yet he hadn't expected that he had attracted Wang Cheng's attention?

And even asked Hu Nan to help stall Wang Cheng for an hour?

Seeing Hu Nan hesitate, Chen Erniu took out a jade bottle and said, "Brother Hu, this is a qingling pill. As long as Brother Hu stalls him for an hour, this qingling pill will be yours!"

After speaking, Chen Erniu pushed the jade bottle toward Hu Nan.

Qin Changsheng controlled Hu Nan to pick up the jade bottle and discovered that it was indeed a qingling pill inside.

This qingling pill was a Medicinal Pill used to assist in consolidating one's foundation and nourishing the origin during Core Formation.

Qin Changsheng had also been searching for this Medicinal Pill, preparing to use it for his own Core Formation.

"Brother Hu, what do you think?" Chen Erniu continued to ask.

"Very well, I agree!" Hu Nan agreed directly.

This mission was not difficult for Qin Changsheng.

After all, both Wang Cheng and Hu Nan were Qin Changsheng's External Incarnations.

Both were under Qin Changsheng's control.

Hearing Hu Nan's agreement, Chen Erniu's face revealed a smile. "Good! Brother Hu is truly straightforward!"

Chen Erniu toasted Hu Nan again, then lowered his voice and said, "Brother Hu, after entering the Demon Clan Ruins, as long as you can entangle Wang Cheng and keep him from heading west for one hour, it will be a success!"

Hearing this, Qin Changsheng understood clearly.

The west side was where the Sealing Tower was located.

Chen Erniu presumably wanted to go to the Sealing Tower.

Chen Erniu confirmed the details regarding the Demon Clan Ruins with Hu Nan again.

He repeatedly emphasized that Wang Cheng must not go to the west.

Hearing Chen Erniu's scheme, Qin Changsheng was very clear in his heart.

On the surface, Chen Erniu was asking Hu Nan to entangle Wang Cheng.

But in reality, Chen Erniu was restricting Hu Nan from heading west.

As long as Hu Nan and Wang Cheng did not go to the west, Chen Erniu's scheme on the west side would definitely succeed.

Qin Changsheng's gaze also turned to the attribute panel of Hu Nan and Wang Cheng.

He discovered that both Wang Cheng and Hu Nan's attribute panel had a special status.

[Mark: A mark placed by a powerful expert; he can easily sense your location!]

The moment he saw this mark, Qin Changsheng knew it was placed by Chen Erniu.

On the surface, he was asking Hu Nan to stall Wang Cheng, but in reality, he had secretly placed a tracking mark on both of them.

This was so his goal within the Demon Clan Ruins could succeed.

However, Chen Erniu's scheme would not succeed at all.

After all, both Wang Cheng and Hu Nan were External Incarnations.

The two of them only needed to commit suicide, and the mark would disappear.

And for Qin Changsheng to summon Wang Cheng and Hu Nan, it only required one Spirit Stone.

...

Heifeng Mountain Range. Inside a certain cave.

Shen Bing, dressed in a black tight-fitting outfit, sat upright on a large black boulder, her sharp gaze sweeping over the dozen or so people standing below.

Wang Cheng was the first to bow and cup his hands toward Shen Bing. "Senior Sister Shen, you summoned us in the middle of the night; I wonder what instructions you have?"

Shen Bing glanced at Wang Cheng before saying, "Wang Cheng, after entering the Demon Clan Ruins tomorrow, I am giving you a task!"

"Please instruct me, Senior Sister!" Wang Cheng cupped his hands.

"You do not need to participate in the competition for the purple-gold key tomorrow!"

"Your only task is to hold back Hu Nan!"

"Do not let Hu Nan go to the west side of the ruins!" Shen Bing commanded.

"Junior Brother obeys." Wang Cheng cupped his hands.

Inside the cave, Shen Bing's gaze swept over the other Yao Cultivators. "As for the rest of you, after entering the ruins, there is no need to focus on the purple-gold key or the Demon Empress's Seal. Your primary task is to slaughter as many of those Human Race Cultivators as possible and collect their blood. The more, the better; do not let a single drop be missed."

"Yes, Senior Sister Shen!" The Yao Cultivators responded in unison, their tones filled with fanaticism and bloodthirst.

The Yao Race fed on human blood. Since they could slaughter their enemies while completing their mission, it was undoubtedly a win-win situation for them.

In the tavern, Qin Changsheng heard these words, his face darkened slightly, and he instantly understood Shen Bing's intention.

Shen Bing collecting so much blood from the Human Race was surely to break the Demon Empress's Seal.

As his thoughts raced, the figure of Chen Erniu suddenly appeared in Qin Changsheng's mind.

Now both Chen Erniu and Shen Bing were heading to the west side.

Shen Bing did not know of Chen Erniu's existence at all.

It would be better to make Shen Bing notice Chen Erniu.

Let Shen Bing go and hold back Chen Erniu.

In this way, Qin Changsheng would have the opportunity to reap the benefits.

"Senior Sister Shen, this Junior Brother has something to report!" Wang Cheng suddenly spoke up.

"What is it?" Shen Bing frowned.

"Senior Sister Shen, among the Human Race Cultivators, there is a person named Chen Erniu!"

"This person's strength is extremely powerful!"

"Last year, when this Junior Brother clashed with him, I was defeated in just ten rounds!"

"Senior Sister, on this trip to the ruins, you must watch out for Chen Erniu!" Wang Cheng reported.

"Oh?"

"There is someone among the Human Race even more powerful than Hu Nan?" Shen Bing was also somewhat astonished.

She knew Wang Cheng's strength.

Even for her, it would take dozens of rounds to take down Wang Cheng.

Yet Chen Erniu defeated Wang Cheng in just ten rounds.

Wang Cheng nodded and continued, "Senior Sister Shen, this person is powerful but deliberately hides his edge and does not reveal his reputation; he must have some ulterior motive."

"Moreover, this trip to the ruins concerns the great cause of the Yao Race and cannot tolerate the slightest mistake."

"If Chen Erniu secretly sabotages our plans, the consequences would be unimaginable."

Shen Bing's expression changed drastically.

She had originally thought that among the Human Race, only Hu Nan could be considered an opponent.

But she hadn't expected that a Chen Erniu was hidden in the shadows.

If Chen Erniu truly ruined this great plan of the Yao Race.

Then their Yao Race's great cause would have to wait at least several decades.

"Tomorrow morning, you will point out Chen Erniu!" Shen Bing said.

"Understood!" Wang Cheng cupped his hands.

...

Qingyun Sect, Heifeng Mountain Range.

Because today was the day the Demon Clan Ruins opened, Cultivators arriving from all directions gathered here, almost blocking the entrance to the mountain range completely.

Most of these Cultivators were at the Foundation Establishment level; they had all come here to enter the Demon Clan Ruins to search for treasures.

At the edge of the crowd, Chen Erniu stood quietly, waiting for the ruins to open.

"I heard that this ruin was the battlefield between the Human Race and the Yao Race back then!"

"There must be many treasures inside."

"If only I could obtain a High Grade Mysterious-level Magical Artifact!"

"I heard there are many medicinal materials for Core Formation inside!"

"I heard people say that the Demon Empress of the Yao Race seems to be sealed within this ruin!"

Numerous Cultivators were discussing the Demon Clan Ruins.

Some wanted to obtain a good Magical Artifact.

Some wanted to obtain Core Formation medicinal materials.

Some wanted a Cultivation Technique.

A quarter of an hour later, Shen Bing arrived here with Wang Cheng and the others.

Seeing Shen Bing arrive, many Flowing Fire Sect Cultivators greeted her one after another.

Wang Cheng's gaze quickly swept over the people, and before long, his eyes fell on the edge of the crowd, where he discovered the figure of Chen Erniu.

Wang Cheng hurriedly walked to Shen Bing and pointed at Chen Erniu, saying, "Senior Sister, that person is Chen Erniu!"

Upon hearing this, Shen Bing slowly raised her eyes, her gaze following the direction of Wang Cheng's finger, landing on Chen Erniu.

Her gaze held a hint of scrutiny as she carefully sized up this Cultivator who was rumored to be powerful and mysterious in his movements.

At this moment, Chen Erniu also noticed Shen Bing's gaze landing on him. He slowly opened his eyes, his brows furrowed slightly, and a flash of confusion and vigilance crossed his eyes.

His actions had always been very low-profile.

Yet he hadn't expected that he would actually be noticed by Shen Bing.

And it wasn't just ordinary attention.

At this moment, Chen Erniu also completely did not understand where he had revealed a flaw.

Why he had attracted the attention of the Yao Race.

Unknown how much time had passed, when a faint humming sound suddenly came from the sky. Immediately following this, streaks of purple light pierced through the sky without warning, gathering from all directions like meteors.

Those purple lights were rich in color, carrying an ancient and heavy aura, and slowly circled and gathered over the entrance of the Heifeng Mountain Range, gradually forming a cloud of purple light that enveloped the entire entrance of the mountain range.

The Spiritual Qi between heaven and earth surged violently, intertwining with the purple light to form visible ripples of Spiritual Qi that spread out to the surroundings.