33: Is it rude of you to come in so openly, fellow Taoist?

She had thought that the world she arrived in would be some parallel city where she met an overbearing CEO, or an ancient historical setting where she encountered a powerful prince.

Who knew it would be such a dangerous male-centric Xuanhuan world?

Even more infuriating, she had no cheat system!

Her only comfort was her memories from her previous life.

She had vaguely heard that in male-centric Xuanhuan worlds, the Desolate Ancient Holy Body was always the protagonist, a truly formidable Physique.

Such individuals were destined to become saviors.

Therefore, even though she had thirteen years of childhood sweetheart affection with Chu Ying, she chose to abandon him.

Just imagine.

She was the Holy Daughter of Tai Xuan Holy Land, exquisitely beautiful like an immortal, with a temperament and appearance that were unparalleled in this realm; even if she wasn't the number one beauty in the Eastern Wilderness, she wouldn't be far off.

Chu Ying, on the other hand, was a Quasi-Saint Child, the most promising candidate to ascend to the position of Holy Son within Tai Xuan Holy Land.

At the same time, he was also her suitor, somewhat similar to a 'lickspittle' from her previous life.

Then there was the Desolate Ancient Holy Body Ye Junfan, who, upon first arriving at the Holy Land, fought his way from the outer sect into the inner sect, and not long after became a Quasi-Saint Child.

Moreover, he was highly regarded by the Peak Lord of Wu Dou Peak, one of the two eighteen Holy Peaks, and appreciated by the Peak Lord of her own Goddess Peak.

Isn't this the perfect setup for a male protagonist?

Then wouldn't Chu Ying just be a stepping stone on the male protagonist's path to rise? A minor antagonist?

Since that was the case, and she wasn't stupid, why wouldn't she choose the Heavenly Mandate male protagonist Ye Junfan, and instead choose Chu Ying, who was destined to be trampled underfoot?

Yao Ruoxi chuckled softly: "Countless transmigrators in my previous life became protagonists and did very well; I won't be an exception."

"So I really am the female protagonist, but the male protagonist isn't Chu Ying, it's the Desolate Ancient Holy Body."

As if thinking of this, her mood improved considerably, and she had more motivation for healing and cultivation.

… … …

Several days later.

Eastern Wilderness, Southern Domain, Black Mist Mountain Range.

A mountain range perpetually shrouded in thin, shifting black mist, stretching like a black giant dragon for hundreds of thousands of miles, traversing the entire Eastern Wilderness Southern Region.

Within this Black Mist Mountain Range, there existed a lost ancient city.

Calamity Ancient City!

Calamity Ancient City was a major ancient ruin in the Eastern Wilderness Southern Region; in ancient times, it was once a Restricted Area in the Eastern Wilderness, but it was leveled by an unparalleled Great Emperor.

After being leveled, it naturally became less dangerous, and instead contained numerous opportunities.

Furthermore, its location was particularly special, only manifesting in the world at specific times, thus attracting Cultivators from all sides around the Black Mist Mountain Range to explore it.

"There are quite a lot of people; Disciples from other Holy Lands in the Southern Domain have also arrived."

Chu Ying wore black clothes and a bamboo hat, arriving here after a long, arduous journey.

He naturally desired the opportunities within Calamity Ancient City.

"Stop!"

"Tai Xuan Disciples and dogs are not allowed inside, can't you see?"

At an entrance outside the mountain range, a group of Tai Xuan Holy Land Disciples were blocked.

The fierce conflict and confrontation drew frequent glances from many Cultivators.

"Who are those people? How dare they be so arrogant and block Tai Xuan Holy Land Disciples? Don't they know that Tai Xuan Holy Land is a colossal power in the Southern Domain?"

"Hush! Those are Yaoguang Holy Land Disciples!"

"Ah? Shake Light? Have the conflicts between these two great Holy Lands become so intense?"

Many Cultivators outside the mountain range discussed in low voices; there were temporarily set up markets and tea stalls here.

"Not so, I heard that a few days ago, some Tai Xuan Disciples were recruiting teams here to venture into the Black Mist Mountain Range, and five Yaoguang Disciples joined in. However, this team, composed of Disciples from the two great Holy Lands, encountered danger not long after entering the mountain range. The Tai Xuan Disciples directly abandoned the fight, ignoring the Yaoguang Disciples."

"Tell me more?"

"It's said they were searching for some rare Heavenly Treasure, but it was guarded by a terrifying savage beast. A Tai Xuan Disciple accidentally provoked it, leading to a crisis, and the Yaoguang Disciples went to rescue him. But after the Tai Xuan Disciple was rescued, he not only didn't help, but also pulled the other Tai Xuan Disciples and fled directly, because that savage beast was truly too terrifying. One can imagine that the Yaoguang Disciples in the team must have suffered heavy casualties."

"Oh... I understand!"

The two sides at the entrance had already started fighting.

More and more people gathered to watch the excitement, showing no concern for the seriousness of the situation.

It wasn't until powerful experts from both sides arrived that the conflict ceased.

"Hmph, what does Yaoguang Holy Land mean by this? Bullying my Tai Xuan Holy Land?" Li Yifeng, who had just been promoted to the number one Quasi-Saint Child, roared in anger.

Su Yichen and Ye Junfan had missed their ranking Opportunity due to severe injuries, and he had taken their place, truly a meteoric rise.

Now, he was naturally full of vigor, proud and flamboyant.

A Quasi-Saint Child from Shake Light sneered:

"We'll see in Calamity Ancient City; your Tai Xuan Holy Land only produces scoundrels."

Both groups quickly entered the mountain range; this was just a small microcosm of the vast number of Cultivators who had arrived here.

In the Eastern Wilderness Southern Region, there were four colossal powers.

The Archaic Holy Clan, Tianchu Luo Family.

Two Holy Lands, namely Yaoguang Holy Land and Tai Xuan Holy Land.

And an extremely mysterious Demonic Sect, comparable to a Holy Land, rumored to have two factions.

Now that Calamity Ancient City was about to open, Tianjiao from these four behemoths were bound to be present.

"The experts haven't appeared yet; why don't I find a place to practice my martial arts first?"

Chu Ying thought to himself.

He had no interest in the conflict between the Tai Xuan Disciples and the Yaoguang Disciples.

Firstly, the exact cause of this conflict, whether it was true or false, was still unclear. Secondly, as a Holy Son, it was inconvenient for him to easily step forward, otherwise, his status would be unequal.

Bang! Bang!

The Black Mist Mountain Range was shrouded in black mist year-round, making it impossible to see one's hand in front of their face. The Cultivators who ventured here were all highly skilled and daring.

Fighting sounds and roars occasionally echoed through the mountain range.

Chu Ying clapped his hands; a group of mercenary bandits were hiding here, and seeing him alone, they wanted to rob him.

But robbing him would cost them their lives!

The flames unleashed by the Heavenly Illumination Heart Burning Palm instantly incinerated these bandits, killing them miserably.

"Terrifying power! I haven't even used the Azure Luan Treasure Technique's enhancement, yet with just my Cave Heaven Fourth Layer cultivation, I annihilated these Cultivators of the Cave Heaven Ninth Layer with Heavenly Illumination Heart Burning Palm."

Chu Ying made a comment, very satisfied.

He quickly found a tranquil valley that could serve as a temporary cultivation spot, and its spiritual energy was moist, indicating the presence of a water source.

Indeed.

Entering the valley, he saw a hot spring emitting faint steam.

Chu Ying's eyes lit up; he had traveled a long way to get here and was covered in sweat. A bath and cleaning would be excellent.

But as soon as he reached the edge of the hot spring, he abruptly retreated.

A streak of Sword Qi enveloped in divine light shot out from the hot spring, striking directly at him.

Chu Ying raised his hand and unleashed the Seven Emotions Disturbing Desire Fist, shattering it. Then, a clear and pleasant voice, mixed with a hint of coldness and anger, reached his ears.

"Fellow Daoist, to enter this place so brazenly, without even asking if anyone is present, isn't that a bit too rude?"

He focused his gaze.

Standing by the hot spring was a graceful, slender figure.

The woman wore a plain robe, her proud bosom covered by an ice silkworm chest wrap as thin as cicada wings. Her skin was crystal clear and snow-white, her waist slender like a willow swaying in the wind, with a teal sash tied around it, too delicate to grasp. Clear water droplets hung from her long, dark hair, indicating that she had just emerged from the hot spring.

Upon closer inspection, the woman's face was exquisitely beautiful.

Her eyes, like autumn waters, seemed on the verge of tears; her two arched brows, faintly dark, seemed perpetually furrowed. She was like an immortal from the Heavenly Palace who had fallen to the mortal world, evoking pity in all who saw her.

Her delicate and stunning features were flawless, as if carved by the essence of heaven and earth.

Her slender, jade-like feet did not touch the ground, as white as mutton fat jade, beautiful as a painting.

At this moment.

A faint hint of displeasure colored the woman's face, clearly unhappy with the uninvited arrival of Chu Ying.