343: Ruins of Eternity

Xu Qing looked puzzled and asked, "Ancestor Jun, what are the Eternal Ruins and the Eternal Ruins Gate?"

Jun Tian frowned upon hearing this. "You don't know? You're already at the Dao Lord Realm, and no one told you?"

Xu Qing's expression froze. Could it be that all Dao Lords knew about this?

"The Eternal Ruins refers to the Eternal Dao Realm as the center, along with the surrounding three thousand Ancient Land of Dao, and billions of Chaos Sea regions. You can think of the Eternal Ruins as a world, it's just that this world is larger than you can imagine."

"And outside the Eternal Ruins, there are many worlds comparable to the Eternal Ruins, but terrifying Xu Rivers separate each Ruins Realm. This Xu River is extremely dangerous, and terrifying Xu Beasts live within it."

"Furthermore, there are special rules on the Xu River. If a living being wants to cross the Xu River to other Ruins Realms, even a Dao Ancestor needs to take enormous risks to do so."

"And these Xu Rivers will eventually flow into the Ruins Sea. It is said that above the Ruins Sea, there is a legendary continent, boundless and infinite, the origin of all things in heaven and earth, also known as the Origin Continent. Those who reached the other shore back then went to that legendary continent!"

"It's just that the Xu River is already difficult to cross, let alone the arduousness of the Ruins Sea. I once ventured deep into the Ruins Sea with a half-step other shore cultivation, but was ultimately blocked by a Xu Beast that had reached the other shore Realm. If not for the nine-dragon carriage, I would have long since died in the Ruins Sea."

Speaking of this, Jun Tian glanced at Xu Qing.

Xu Qing couldn't help but touch his nose. With just a glance, he understood Jun Tian's thoughts, but who could argue when the other's fist was harder?

However, he hadn't expected such a secret in this world. From the perspective of his previous life, these so-called Eternal Ruins could be considered a Universe, and the other Ruins Realms were Universes of the same dimension.

"There's another point that you probably don't know. After a Dao Lord absorbs forty-nine streams of Hongmeng Primordial Qi, to Break through to Dao Ancestor, they still need other things to achieve the Breakthrough. As the saying goes: Great Dao fifty, Heavenly Dao forty-nine!"

"But a Dao Ancestor is the sole Venerable of the Great Dao, the Ancestor of Myriad Daos, so they naturally need to complete the number fifty. And this fiftieth number is not Hongmeng Primordial Qi, but a more Advanced Innate Hongmeng Purple Energy. This thing only appears once per epoch in the Eternal Ruins. If it's gone, one can only try their luck in the Xu River. Some special places within the Xu River might contain such rare treasures."

"Besides Innate Hongmeng Purple Energy, one also needs ruin river sand. This sand contains the special rules of the Xu River and can be used to refine special weapons, and it is also the best Materials for condensing a Dao Realm. The Xu River experiences a tide once every hundred epochs, and that is the time to obtain ruin river sand. As for where the Xu River is, you will understand when you reach that Realm."

"Furthermore, Dao Ancestors have no Realm divisions, but they have five steps, called the Five Steps of Dao Ancestor. Once these five steps are completed, one can ascend to the other shore. And these five steps are also related to the Ruins Sea, which I won't elaborate on. You will know when the time comes."

Just as Xu Qing was listening intently, Jun Tian left him in suspense.

He was about to complain when he heard Jun Tian continue, "As for the Eternal Ruins Gate, it is a gateway left by Lord Pan Huang. It can be opened once per epoch, and only one person is allowed to enter each time. Passing through the gateway leads to a certain heaven and earth. As for what's inside, I cannot say, I can only tell you that it contains the secret of the other shore."

"Back then, I entered it, but unfortunately, I was one step short and missed that Opportunity. But even so, after I came out, I perfected the Incense and Divine Dao, eventually reaching half-step other shore."

"It's just a pity, one wrong step leads to many wrong steps. When the second epoch arrived, and I had accumulated enough foundation to enter again, I encountered a great change. The final result, you should be clear about."

Speaking of this, Jun Tian's eyes were filled with killing intent and unwillingness.

Upon hearing this, Xu Qing couldn't help but think of what the System had said. It seemed that this big hand had always been watching the Eternal Dao Realm!

He just didn't know if this person was a creature from the Eternal Ruins or from another Ruins Realm.

"Ancestor Jun, since that gateway contains the secret of the other shore, why would you give the key to me?" Xu Qing asked, puzzled.

"I severed my Divine Dao. Unless I cultivate again, even if I open the gateway, it will be useless to me! But it's not that I'm unwilling to cultivate again, it's just..."

His words stopped abruptly. Jun Tian changed the subject and said, "Eighth Brother's Heavenly Secret Art is unparalleled in the Ruins Realm. Since he chose you, why shouldn't I give it to you?"

From Jun Tian's previous sentence, Xu Qing had already discerned the power of the mastermind. Otherwise, the other party wouldn't have severed his Divine Dao, and even Ancestor Yang Heaven couldn't deduce him, indicating the other party's strong ability to shield Heavenly Secrets.

Changing the subject, Jun Tian said, "Alright, since you asked me, I've answered. Now it's my turn to ask you!"

"Ancestor Jun, please ask. It's just that I'm new to the Ancient Land of Dao, and I don't know much about the matters within it!"

"Ancient Land of Dao?"

Hearing the unfamiliar place name, Jun Tian's young face was filled with doubt.

"Ancestor Jun doesn't know, since the Ancient Heavenly Court fell apart, more than eight epochs have passed!" Xu Qing replied.

"Eight epochs? So much time has passed!"

Jun Tian was a little surprised!

"Junior will tell Ancestor Jun everything I know. Speaking of which..."

Spending more than two hours, Xu Qing told Jun Tian everything he knew.

After listening, Jun Tian remained silent for a long time.

After a while, he let out a long sigh.

"In this life, I inherited the Mandate of Heaven, ruled all Universes, swept across the six directions and eight desolations, and three thousand Ancient Lands. In the end, I still have to face the vicissitudes of the mortal world, and my former relatives and friends have all turned to dust. Now, even if I want to pay respects, I don't know where to seek them..."

At this moment, this mythical figure who once dominated the ages and buried all living beings under the nine-dragon carriage, had nothing but endless melancholy on his face.

"You may leave! I know you have many doubts in your heart, but your strength is too low. Some things, if you know them, will not benefit you. When you Break through to Dao Ancestor, come find me again. At that time, I will tell you everything I know!"

"This nine-dragon carriage is mine, and it should return to its rightful owner now. However, I won't deceive you; you can pick ten Immortal items from the medicine garden. In this Jade Slip, are the locations where Second Brother and the others fell. With the passage of time, I no longer know where these places have been moved!"

"If you want to collect the Nine Heavens Key, you can go to these places to look. If you find the place where Second Brother and the others fell, please inform me, and I will give you appropriate compensation. Additionally, I owe you three favors. Whenever you need, you can crush this jade, and I will come to help you."

As he spoke, Jun Tian took out three jade stones, one Jade Slip, and a drop of soul blood.

This soul blood was Xu Qing's, but it was taken out by Jun Tian.

Xu Qing had no complaints. Although the nine Dragons' combat power was strong, his gains from this trip were not small. Besides the favors and immortal Dao medicine, the most precious were the two Dao methods and the information in the Jade Slip. If he found the fallen place of one of them, he would be rich.

Moreover, the value of the Nine Origins Dao Scripture had already far surpassed the current nine-dragon carriage. As for the nine-dragon carriage's recovery, Xu Qing was confident that he wouldn't need its help by then.

Xu Qing bowed to Jun Tian, then tactfully left.

"Interesting, I never thought that the Human Race, who were once reduced to blood sacrifices for all races, would become the Dominators of this world. Eighth Brother, you were right again in one step. That kid really took that step, but also..."

A moment later, feeling Xu Qing's departure, Jun Tian waved his hand, and the nine-dragon carriage outside vanished into the Void Realm, leaving the Yuan Shen Mountain Range (Resentful God Mountain Range).

"Kid, I hope you haven't disappointed Eighth Brother..."