139: Ancient Ruins Sword Killing Rakshasa【Please subscribe】

"Your Highness, you flatter me."

"Let's get down to business," Han Li said.

No good deed goes unpunished; if there's no reason for the kindness, there's a trick involved!

He might appear gentle and refined, but someone raised in the imperial family certainly isn't a pushover.

Han Li wouldn't believe that the Third Prince was as gentle and amicable as he seemed on the surface.

"Actually, there's no real business; I just wanted to make your acquaintance," the Third Prince said indifferently.

Then, he looked at Han Li and continued, "Young Hero Han has traveled a long way from the Wu Dynasty; you must have some purpose, right? Would you mind sharing? I've always enjoyed helping others."

"I'm merely passing through Baoyue Country and won't be staying long," Han Li replied.

"Oh?"

A flicker of surprise crossed the Third Prince's eyes as he looked at Han Li, saying, "Is Young Hero Han here for a journey?"

"You could say that," Han Li nodded.

"Then where do you intend to go?" the Third Prince asked.

"The Southern Continent is vast; I wish to see it all and have no specific destination," Han Li replied.

"I see..." The Third Prince lowered his head slightly, twirling the teacup in his hand. After a moment of contemplation, he looked at Han Li: "Then, Young Master Han, do you have some spare time? I have a matter that requires the assistance of powerful experts. Young Hero Han's Qi is profound. If you are willing, I will surely offer generous compensation."

"What is Your Highness referring to?" Han Li asked.

"It's an Ancient Ruins, an Ancient Supreme's legacy. It should be accessible in the next few days. However, there are many dangers within, including numerous demonic beasts and fierce creatures. Therefore, I need some powerful experts to accompany me."

The Third Prince said.

"Ancient Ruins..."

Listening to the Third Prince's words, Han Li pondered for a moment.

At this point, the Third Prince continued, "To be honest, I have already gathered over a dozen experts. They are all like Young Hero Han, possessing profound strength. If Young Hero Han is willing to join, there will be no shortage of benefits for you."

Han Li remained silent, picked up his teacup, took a sip, then put it down and looked at the Third Prince, saying, "I have a question."

"Speak freely!"

The Third Prince said with a smile.

"If there are gains within the ruins, to whom do they belong?" Han Li asked.

"That depends on individual luck. I am not a petty person and will not seize anything by force. However, there is one thing I must make clear: this trip to the Ancient Ruins is for me to find an item belonging to my imperial family's ancestors. This item, I must have. As for the rest, it's every man for himself."

The Third Prince said.

"I see..."

"Then, when will the Ancient Ruins be accessible?" Han Li asked.

"Approximately three days from now," the Third Prince replied.

"Three days..."

Han Li lowered his head in thought.

The Third Prince looked at him and said, "Young Hero Han, if I can obtain the item of my imperial family's ancestors, you will receive at least ten thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones as compensation. Even if luck isn't good, there will still be some hardship pay. What do you think, Young Hero Han?"

"Are there many demonic beasts in this Ancient Ruins?" Han Li looked at the Third Prince and asked.

"I won't hide this point; there are indeed many demonic beasts, including several demon kings. Danger is certainly present," the Third Prince said.

"Then where is this Ancient Ruins located?" Han Li asked.

The Third Prince looked at him and said, "Not far, it's near Baoxiang City."

"It will take at most half a day to reach."

"Besides the people led by Your Highness, are there others?" Han Li asked again.

"There's also a group from the Heaven and Earth Sect," the Third Prince replied.

"Heaven and Earth Sect... Xiong Ba!"

Hearing the Third Prince speak, Han Li recalled a name he had heard at an auction in Wu Capital City.

However, he had never seen the true face of this Xiong Ba.

Since entering Baoyue Country, he hadn't encountered anyone from the Heaven and Earth Sect either.

"Of course, my two imperial brothers will also enter," the Third Prince said.

"It seems like this will be quite a commotion then!" Han Li murmured.

"Counting my group, there will be a total of four groups," the Third Prince said.

Han Li pondered for a moment, then looked at the Third Prince and said, "Your Highness, I have one more question: which Ancient Supreme is associated with this Ancient Ruins?"

"It is Great Sage Baoxiang, and the name Baoxiang City is in commemoration of this Great Sage Baoxiang."

The Third Prince said.

"Great Sage Baoxiang..."

Han Li nodded.

Judging solely by this title, he must have been a Supreme Paragon.

Only a Supreme Paragon could earn the title of a Sage.

"Could it be that this Great Sage Baoxiang is an ancestor of the imperial family?" Han Li looked at the Third Prince and asked.

"Yes, he is the progenitor of my imperial family," the Third Prince nodded.

"Actually, this isn't the first time it's been entered. Our imperial ancestors have visited many times before, but without much success. I also plan to go once, even if there's no gain, it will be without regret."

"And this Ancient Ruins can only be entered by those below the God Realm; God Realm giants cannot step inside."

The Third Prince slowly said.

"God Realm giants cannot enter?" Han Li caught the key phrase and looked at the Third Prince.

The Third Prince nodded: "Precisely. God Realm giants who enter will be rejected by the rules within the Ancient Ruins and unable to proceed."

"Alright, I agree," Han Li nodded.

"Young Hero Han, are you sure?" The Third Prince looked at Han Li with some surprise.

Han Li smiled, saying, "Since Your Highness thinks so highly of me, I am willing to accompany you on this trip."

"Haha, Young Hero Han is indeed a straightforward person!" A smile appeared on the Third Prince's face.

"Since Young Hero Han is willing to go, I thank you in advance. With you, this journey will be much more stable."

"I am also curious, and I hope this trip allows Your Highness to fulfill your ancestors' last wish," Han Li said.

"If it can truly be accomplished, I will certainly provide a generous reward," the Third Prince said with a beaming smile.

Subsequently, the two exchanged marks for their sound transmission bells.

After the exchange, the Third Prince looked at Han Li, picked up his teacup, and said, "Then, three days from now, early in the morning, I will notify you. We will set off together then."

"Absolutely."

Han Li nodded.

"For the remaining days, Young Hero Han can stay here. I will make all arrangements; everything is free. If Young Hero Han has any needs, you can inform the inn."

The Third Prince said.

"Thank you, Your Highness," Han Li nodded with a faint smile.

After chatting for a while, Han Li left the private room.

Watching Han Li leave the private room, the Third Prince stood up and walked to the window.

"Leng Yue, what do you think of this person?"

The Third Prince said indifferently.

"Reporting to Your Highness, this person's Qi is profound. This subordinate has no confidence whatsoever in subduing him," the black-robed woman beside him said.

The Third Prince turned around and looked at her: "Hmm, your judgment is correct. I also feel this person is very powerful. With such an expert, compared to my two imperial brothers, my confidence has increased by a notch."

"Your Highness, if a treasure is truly discovered, it might not be so easy. At that time, there might be risks."

Leng Yue said in a deep voice.

"Heh heh, my Magic Treasure is not to be trifled with. Moreover, I still have a God Realm token. At a critical moment, it can unleash a desperate strike. If we can truly get our hands on the treasure, then we will proceed according to the predetermined plan!"

The Third Prince said indifferently.

"This subordinate understands," Leng Yue nodded.

"Let's go, it's time to prepare," the Third Prince said, drank the last cup of tea, and left the room... At the inn, in a room in the courtyard, Han Li sat cross-legged on the bed.

Originally, he hadn't planned to go, but Han Li changed his plan slightly.

He had no interest in seeking treasures; as long as there were enough demonic beasts inside, that would suffice.

If there truly were any Supreme Paragon treasures, then depending on the situation, if it was suitable, he wouldn't easily back down either.

Without God Realm giants, he could act completely unhindered within the Ancient Ruins.

However, Han Li wouldn't underestimate them either.

These princes likely all possessed God Realm giant tokens.

Just like the token the Sect Leader had given him before.

But a single token wouldn't scare him away. Although he couldn't defeat a God Realm giant, with a single token, and relying on his Kun Peng Transformation Art, evading it wouldn't be too much of a problem.

Of course, this was the worst-case scenario.

Han Li wouldn't act easily; if he were to act, he would leave no one alive.

In a word, it depended on the situation.

If he needed to make a move, he certainly wouldn't hesitate in the slightest!

...Three days passed in a flash.

Early in the morning, Han Li received a sound transmission from the Third Prince, stating the meeting point. Han Li immediately left the inn.

Soon, he stepped out of the city and arrived in front of a manor outside the city.

After explaining the situation, someone immediately led the way, and he entered the manor.

Upon arriving inside the manor, Han Li, led by a servant, soon reached a patch of grass within the manor.

There were approximately twenty people.

Each of these twenty people was a Xiantian martial artist.

Moreover, nearly half of them were Xiantian Third Realm Martial Artists.

The remaining half were Xiantian Second Realm Martial Artists.

Among the Xiantian Third Realm Martial Artists, six were dressed in identical black attire, including the Third Prince's female attendant whom he had met in the teahouse three days ago.

The lineup was very powerful.

And the Third Prince was also among them.

When Han Li appeared, everyone's gaze turned towards him.

Han Li, calm and composed, walked leisurely to the Third Prince.

"Young Hero Han did not break his word; I welcome you," the Third Prince said with a smile as he looked at Han Li.

Then, the Third Prince turned and looked at everyone, saying, "Allow me to introduce you. This is Young Hero Han Li, one of those I have invited."

The Martial Artists' gazes turned to Han Li. Han Li nodded slightly, acknowledging them.

He didn't need to make friends with these people; his agreement to go to the Ancient Ruins was simply to kill more demonic beasts there.

"Third Prince, is he the young man from the Wu Dynasty you mentioned?"

At this moment, a young man looked at the Third Prince and asked.

"Yes, that's him," the Third Prince nodded.

Hearing this, the young man's gaze towards Han Li held a hint of delight. He stepped forward: "Hello, my name is Xu Feng, and I'm also from the Wu Dynasty. I came to Baoyue Country three years ago."

"Han Li." He nodded, only stating his name, his expression cool and without much enthusiasm.

A trace of awkwardness appeared on Xu Feng's face, but he quickly composed himself, nodded, and said nothing more.

At this moment, the Third Prince also introduced everyone to Han Li one by one.

Han Li had basically gotten to know them.

There were nineteen people, and among them, eleven were in the Peak of the Acquired Realm.

Among them, six belonged to the Third Prince, and including the Third Prince, that made seven.

As for the rest, besides Xu Feng, a younger Peak of the Acquired Realm expert, the remaining few consisted of a middle-aged man, a Silver-haired old man, and a gray-haired old woman.

In terms of aura, these four Peak of the Acquired Realm experts were all quite similar.

Adding him, an Peak of the Acquired Realm expert, there would be a total of twelve Peak of the Acquired Realm experts, which just made twenty people.

"Alright, everyone, time is almost up. Let's set off."

The Third Prince spoke, then with a wave of his hand, light bloomed, and aTower Ship appeared in the Void Realm, which was a Spirit Treasure, specifically a Medium Grade Spirit Treasure.

With a movement of True Qi, it was instantly activated, and the group stepped onto the Tower Ship.

Han Li also stepped aboard.

Immediately, the Tower Ship broke through the air, disappearing from the manor... In the cloud-filled sky, Han Li stood on the deck of the Tower Ship, looking into the distance.

This should be his second time entering Ancient Ruins.

The last time was an Ancient Ruins he entered after his victory at the Mountain and River Tournament. This time, Han Li was in Baoyue Country.

Plans couldn't keep up with changes. The Ancient Ruins were fraught with danger, but for him, as long as he entered, he would definitely gain a great harvest.

The demons within were his harvest.

This was a unique harvest.

"Young Hero Han, when we enter the Ruins, please do not act on your own. It would be best to work together. This way, we can greatly increase our own safety."

At this moment, the Third Prince came beside him and said.

"Your Highness, rest assured, I will definitely act with the group," Han Li replied.

A smile also appeared on the Third Prince's face, and he nodded slightly.

"That's excellent!"

---

Half a day passed quickly. The Tower Ship sped along, arriving in a vast desert.

All around them was a sky full of yellow sand, and the sunlight was extremely dazzling.

The Tower Ship broke through the air and descended from the sky.

Han Li and his group also disembarked from the Tower Ship, looking into the distance.

In the desert, the air emitted scorching heat, and the air was almost distorted.

Han Li looked ahead. Not far away, there was a stretch of abandoned buildings.

Collapsed temples, fallen stone pillars—it looked like a ruin.

However, in his Divine Sense, it was different. Faintly, he sensed a distorted space.

It should have been covered by a Formation, so it looked like an ordinary ruined building.

But in reality, that distorted space was hidden.

Han Li could directly force out the hidden space with his own strength, but of course, he didn't need to act.

"Third Prince, there doesn't seem to be anything special here. Could it be that the Rakshasa Ruins are here?"

Xu Feng looked at the ruins not far away, a puzzled expression on his face.

The others also showed puzzled expressions.

This place seemed unremarkable, looking like a collection of ruined buildings. How was this related to the Rakshasa Ruins that the Third Prince spoke of?

The Third Prince smiled slightly: "Everyone, don't worry. The Rakshasa Ruins are indeed within, they just haven't revealed themselves yet. Just follow me."

Saying this, the Third Prince took the lead and moved towards the ruined buildings.

The others exchanged glances and all followed.

Han Li was in the crowd, following unhurriedly.

Soon, the group arrived at the center of these ruined buildings.

Not far away was a collapsed temple, and all around were four tall stone pillars, over three zhang high.

"Third Prince, is this where one enters the Rakshasa Ruins?" one person asked.

"Yes," the Third Prince nodded, saying, "The Rakshasa Ruins are hidden within."

"Third Prince, aren't there a few other groups? Why haven't they arrived?"

One person asked.

The Third Prince replied: "They have already entered."

As he spoke, the Third Prince looked at his subordinates beside him. Among them, four Xiantian martial artists simultaneously took action, injecting True Qi into the four stone pillars.

"Buzz—!!!"

A strong light rose, brilliant rays bloomed, and a Formation instantly appeared on the ground. In mid-air, a distorted spatial rift appeared.

The spatial rift emitted bursts of purple light, and a special aura permeated from within the space.

"Everyone, please follow this prince inside."

The Third Prince's voice sounded. The next moment, his figure moved, and he was the first to step into the distorted spatial rift.

Seeing this, the others also simultaneously unleashed their True Qi and entered the distorted spatial rift.

When most of the people had entered, Han Li also activated his True Qi and stepped into this spatial rift.

A strong sensation of dizziness swept over him, but it had little effect on Han Li.

Soon, light appeared before his eyes, and his body fell downwards. Han Li's True Qi enveloped his body, and he landed lightly.

Looking up at the sky, the sky here was a strange red color.

As if stained with blood.

The red light illuminated the earth, and in the distance, a scene of desolation appeared.

Withered trees, cracked ground, coupled with the red light, made it look even more like a human Hell.

And this place was the Rakshasa Ruins.

Which was the Ruins established by Great Sage Baoxiang.

The reason it was named Rakshasa Ruins was because there was a special creature within the Ruins.

Night Rakshasa!

This was a special kind of demon, similar to the underworld's yakshas, yet different. This kind of demon was bloodthirsty and brutal.

They were the main monsters in the Rakshasa Ruins, and their numbers were vast.

And the Rakshasa Ruins were not something one could just enter at will.

Every so often, there would be a few days of spatial weakness, lasting a total of Nine Heavens.

Once the Nine Heavens passed, all external life would be repelled by the Ruins' rules, forcing them to leave the Rakshasa Ruins.

Even if they tried to enter again, they would still be repelled.

It could not be broken.

And during the spatial weakness period, it was also when Night Rakshasa were most likely to appear.

Moreover, all the demons here would become incredibly frenzied and bloodthirsty due to the influence of the rules, making the danger even greater.

During the spatial weakness period of the Rakshasa Ruins, the red moon in the sky was the best way to distinguish it.

During normal times, the moon here was the same as outside, but during the weakness period, it would turn red.

The rules within Ancient Ruins were different.

They were entirely determined by the creator's preferences.

And Ancient Ruins could not exist forever. When a certain amount of time was exceeded, the Ancient Ruins would collapse, and all life within would be utterly destroyed with the collapse of the Ancient Ruins.

"This place is really a bit eerie!"

A burly man looked around and said.

"Rakshasa Ruins, it's best to travel together and not scatter too far. Otherwise, once danger is encountered, it will be troublesome."

The Third Prince looked at everyone and reminded them.

"Then, Your Highness, how do we proceed next?"

A Martial Artist asked.

The Third Prince looked around, identified the environment, and then took out a yellowed map.

He looked at the map, pointed in a direction, and said: "Proceed in this direction. Be careful not to spread out too much."

Hearing this, everyone nodded.

The Third Prince then put away the map and led the way.

Everyone followed behind, and Han Li also followed at the very end.

On the surface, he remained calm, but in reality, Han Li was using his vast Divine Sense to investigate the surrounding situation.

The environment here looked like it was in a Gobi Desert.

In the Ruins of Ancient Supreme, danger could be encountered anywhere, such as Restrictions and the like.

Han Li naturally wouldn't underestimate it.

"Hmm?"

"Something's happening!"

Suddenly, Han Li's Divine Sense stirred. From the distant sky, he sensed a wave of demonic Qi heading towards them.

Not just one demon, but a group of demons.

Among them, there were quite a few demon king-level demonic Qi.

Under the investigation of his Divine Sense, there were at least dozens of demons, and five or six demon kings.

From the feedback of his Divine Sense, Han Li could clearly see the appearance of this group of demons: their entire bodies had crimson skin, their appearance was ferocious, they had horns on their heads, and a pair of fleshy wings.

Among them, there were also five or six bronze-skinned demonic monsters. Their appearance hadn't changed, only their skin color was different—it was bronze.

"Night Rakshasa!"

Han Li didn't need to guess. These strangely-shaped demons should be Night Rakshasa.

However, he still remained calm on the surface, following the main group forward.

But secretly, he was already prepared to strike.

He wanted all the lives of these Night Rakshasa.

---

"Stop!"

After advancing two or three li, the Third Prince suddenly stopped, raising his arm. The group of Martial Artist behind him also stopped.

And at this moment, the red sky, a powerful demonic Qi permeated, and the expressions of the Martial Artist instantly became solemn.

In the sky, dozens of Night Rakshasa appeared.

Among them, there were six Innate First Realm demon king Night Rakshasa.

Their eyes were crimson, revealing bloodthirsty and brutal gazes. When they looked at Han Li's group, these Night Rakshasa all showed excited looks.

"Prepare!" The Third Prince immediately ordered, but just as his voice fell, suddenly, from behind him, a soaring Sword Intent rose.

"Clang—!"

A powerful sword cry sounded. Amidst the soaring Sword Intent, sword shadows emerged like peerless divine swords in Soul Emergence, directly striking towards the Night Rakshasa at an extremely fast speed.

The Third Prince was startled and immediately turned his head. The one who had attacked was none other than Han Li.

Everyone also noticed Han Li's attack.

Han Li stood still, powerful Sword Intent permeating all around, like a peerless divine sword in Soul Emergence. The sharp and keen aura made all the Xiantian martial artists feel a suffocating sensation.

"Puff puff puff!!!"

And at this moment, the sword shadows met the Night Rakshasa. Without any delay, each sword shadow perfectly annihilated a Night Rakshasa.

Even the six Innate First Realm demon king Night Rakshasa were instantly killed by a single sword shadow.

The corpses of the Night Rakshasa fell from the sky, like dumplings being dropped.

In just a few breaths, dozens of Night Rakshasa were completely wiped out.

Having just recovered, they only saw the corpses of the Night Rakshasa on the ground and the bloody aura permeating the air.

All killed, not one left!