243: Chapter 243 The Inner Earth

Mu Cheng was not buying it. "No."

Before Lu Yuxuan could even react, he had already operated the nebula's interface and teleported her back to the Dongfang City defense line.

"Sister Ninger... Could you please keep an eye out? I'm afraid Yu Xuan might... act recklessly again." Still worried, he sent a message to Lan Ninger.

"Mhm, mhm, be careful yourself!" Lan Ninger quickly replied directly.

The specific situation on the New Continent was currently unclear. Even for Mu Cheng... there might be some danger.

"Don't worry! I want to see exactly what secrets this New Continent is hiding." Mu Cheng was still quite confident.

After replying, he descended directly towards the New Continent...

"Spirit stone vein?" Mu Cheng looked at the scene before him, somewhat dumbfounded.

Almost everything visible on this New Continent was spirit stones. It was practically heaven; there was no so-called danger at all.

"Sister Ninger, look... this is the so-called New Continent. Seems we were overthinking it a bit." Mu Cheng operated his high-tech bracelet.

He sent a video clip over and gave a brief explanation...

"Huh? The entire New Continent is spirit stones? This... it seems no one has actually entered before." Lan Ninger was also extremely shocked.

"Wait... things probably aren't that simple. Anything unusual must have a reason. It definitely isn't as simple as it seems." Mu Cheng, of course, wouldn't be careless.

He sent a message asking: "Sister Ninger, on the Blue-White Star... were there any ancient cultivators? The kind who specifically used spiritual energy to cultivate."

So many spirit stones were indeed baffling.

"There were several sects, but after Global Survival descended, they vanished like they evaporated from the world." Lan Ninger replied.

"You should first explore the overall area! As for those sects... they probably aren't on the New Continent."

After all, they disappeared *before* the New Continent descended upon the Blue-White Star...

"I understand. I'll explore a bit first!" After replying, Mu Cheng released six small robots.

After waiting for about an hour, he finally confirmed the specific situation...

"Sister Ninger, in the central region of the New Continent, there's a strange passage. I'm going to check it out." After sending the message,

Mu Cheng headed directly for the center...

The New Continent was quite large. It took Mu Cheng another hour to finally reach the central location.

The center was still piled high with spirit stones, and the black hole in the middle was bottomless, impossible to see how deep it was.

"The basic situation is confirmed... Should I go down and explore now?" Mu Cheng reported and asked.

"Can you handle it alone? Never mind... let Luoluou go with you!" After Lan Ninger sent the message,

In the blink of an eye, Xiao Luolu was teleported in.

"Huh? This is the New Continent? Wasn't it impossible to teleport in?" Xiao Luolu looked utterly confused.

Mu Cheng: "Such a profound question, you should ask Sister Ninger! She might know."

"If I'm not asking her, am I asking you?" Xiao Luolu retorted.

Only then did Lan Ninger's voice come through: "I just tried... didn't expect it to actually work."

"The New Continent doesn't seem dangerous. We should develop these spirit stones as soon as possible!" Mu Cheng said after some thought.

Lan Ninger: "Mhm, mhm, I'm already arranging personnel. You two can go down and take a look."

"Let's go down!" Xiao Luolu pushed Mu Cheng down and leaped down herself.

The black hole remained bottomless. The two fell for nearly ten kilometers, yet still hadn't reached the bottom.

Lan Ninger: "This isn't leading to a prison, is it?"

"Hard to say. Leading to the earth's core is quite possible." Mu Cheng couldn't be sure either.

Xiao Luolu was utterly speechless. "Is the prison at the earth's core? What on earth is inside your head?"

"Forget I said anything." Mu Cheng was instantly extremely embarrassed.

Another full ten minutes passed before they finally reached the bottom.

"The spiritual energy here is very dense." Xiao Luolu could tell at a glance.

Mu Cheng: "Haven't you noticed? We came out from underground."

"Eh? I really didn't notice until you said it." Xiao Luolu suddenly realized.

Thinking carefully, they really had sprayed out from this old well.

"Seems we can go back from here too, but it feels pretty ordinary." Mu Cheng studied it and said.

Lan Ninger: "Are you two alright?"

"We can still contact Sister Ninger... Aren't we in another world?" Mu Cheng was dumbfounded again.

Xiao Luolu: "Not sure. Sister Ninger, we're fine... It's just that we clearly jumped down, but our way back is a well."

Lan Ninger: "Seems it really is a prison. Because the Worlds Number One Tower exists... we can maintain contact."

Other than that, there really was no other explanation.

"The general situation is that the spiritual energy here is dense. Let's go out and look!" Xiao Luolu couldn't be bothered to study it further.

Holding the black gold sword, she cautiously led the way, with Mu Cheng closely following...

The further they went, the cave, which was originally just rubble, gradually began to show spirit stone veins, and they became more and more numerous.

"Seems this place also has spirit stone veins." Mu Cheng could roughly confirm.

Xiao Luolu: "Isn't that obvious? Are your eyes blind?"

Another ten minutes passed. Before the two of them... were now filled with spirit stone veins, and all were top-grade spirit stone ore.

Another thirty minutes passed.

"Careful, there are people ahead!" Xiao Luolu instantly hid.

Mu Cheng also cautiously approached the front. Looking, he saw humans everywhere, but they were all wearing shackles and mining spirit stones.

"Notice? These people... although wearing shackles... there isn't a single overseer." Mu Cheng found something odd.

They clearly looked like slaves, yet everyone mined very conscientiously, basically with clear division of labor and cooperation.

Xiao Luolu: "Forget it, let's go out... and talk."

Before understanding the situation, there was really no need to risk going up to ask. Better to go outside and plan.

"Mhm, mhm, I'll listen to you." Mu Cheng agreed.

Without anyone noticing, the two finally exited a vein... only to discover it was actually a super-large volcanic crater.

Outside were some white-robed Daoist priests, recording and putting shackles on those entering.

"Seems they are volunteers. Good thing we... didn't take action." Mu Cheng had basically figured out the situation.

Xiao Luolu suddenly said, "How about... we go ask them? They don't seem like bad people."

The purpose of the shackles was indeed unclear, but she had noticed...

Those coming to mine spirit stones were basically all ordinary people...

"Wait first... Sister Luoluou, tell me, what can we ask about now? We're in an unfamiliar place. On the contrary, we might be misunderstood." Mu Cheng considered things a bit more comprehensively.

Xiao Luolu: "Then you say, what should we do now!"

"Have you two forgotten about me? The Worlds Number One Tower's approximate location is straight east." Lan Ninger suddenly chimed in.

Xiao Luolu gave an awkward smile. "Seems now... there's no need to ask."

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's just use qianji to fly!" Mu Cheng made this decision.

Of course, it was after careful consideration. After all, before figuring things out, it was safer not to use Bloodline Power for now.

"Mhm, mhm." Xiao Luolu didn't waste words, using qianji to soar into the sky.

Mu Cheng followed closely. Having a general direction made things easier... just fly straight up.

Finally, after three hours, the two arrived at an ancient city. Above the gate were two large characters: Yangzhou.

People were coming and going... almost all ordinary folks.

"Feels like we've returned to ancient times." Mu Cheng couldn't help but complain.

Xiao Luolu instantly transformed into blue ancient attire and took on a human form.

"Whatever, let's go in and see."

"Mhm, mhm." Mu Cheng also stopped hiding.

Anyway, wearing a black trench coat, he looked quite rustic... so he didn't transform.

After entering the city, they realized the streets were quite lively, with aunties buying vegetables, mischievous children playing.

And a dark-skinned uncle selling meat... and so on.

"Let's go straight to the center. The Worlds Number One Tower should be there." Xiao Luolu at this moment seemed very much like a tough girl.

She had absolutely no interest in various trinkets, or even pretty clothes...

"Mhm, mhm."

Mu Cheng had no choice but to follow closely. Yangzhou City was quite large in area... it took a full three more hours.

Only then did the two leave the commoners' district and finally see... a commercial street ahead.

Although not many people were around, it mostly sold weapons, spiritual herbs and plants, etc...

"Seems there are quite a few Bloodline Power cultivators here." Just by observing, Mu Cheng felt things weren't that simple.

Xiao Luolu: "Stop the nonsense. Looks like the Worlds Number One Tower is ahead."

The uniquely styled ancient tower ahead was undoubtedly the most dazzling presence on this commercial street.

About ten minutes later, the moment Mu Cheng and Xiao Luolu stepped inside...

They immediately heard a mocking voice. "Every single day, all sorts of riffraff dare to come to the Worlds Number One Tower."

It was a three-hundred-pound fat woman. Just walking... seemed like she might topple over.

"Huh? Is the Worlds Number One Tower yours?" Xiao Luolu couldn't stand such people, so she went up without any courtesy.

"So what if it's not mine? My husband is the Grand Elder here. Scram as far as you can!" The fat woman wasn't backing down either, directly stating her status.

"Your husband must have cultivated great virtue in his past life to marry you." Mu Cheng spoke and couldn't help but laugh.

Such domineering attitude was really something.

Fat Woman: "Kid, you have a sweet mouth. How about... consider following me in the future?"

"No, no, I'm afraid I couldn't handle it." If Mu Cheng were eating, he'd probably vomit today.

Xiao Luolu suddenly became mischievous: "Hehe, how about you give it a try?"

"Forget it. Someone should deal with this kind of person." Mu Cheng didn't waste words... operating his bracelet to send a message.

Fat Woman: "Scram now! Otherwise, if I change my mind... you'll be in big trouble."

"Aren't you the one who should scram?" Xiao Luolu wasn't flustered at all.

"Fine. Seems I must teach you a lesson today."

The fat woman instantly grew furious, stepping forward intending to slap Xiao Luolu.

"Stop!"

A voice rang out. A modern woman in a white dress walked over slowly.

"Tower Master, they... are here to cause trouble." The fat woman accused first.

The woman in white gave a cold glare. "Do I need you to tell me how to do things?"

"Bai Yaoyao, right? No rush, handle this first." Mu Cheng suddenly spoke.

"Yes, Master. I'll handle it immediately." Bai Yaoyao greeted very respectfully.

"Someone, please invite the Grand Elder here."

These words stunned everyone... many didn't even react.

Soon, the Grand Elder came scurrying over, fat as a pig...

Looking carefully, these two were quite a match.

"Take your wife. Don't come tomorrow." Bai Yaoyao was a tough person of few words.

The Grand Elder plopped to his knees. "Tower Master... what did I do wrong?"

"You should have some idea yourself. Do you want me to have you thrown out?" Bai Yaoyao was very stern.

"Hmph! Husband, let's go. I don't care for this dump anyway." The fat woman grabbed the Grand Elder.

Immediately left without looking back...

"Scram! Who's your husband?" The Grand Elder finally couldn't hold back, slapping her across the face.

Even a few front teeth fell out. Finally, he left after uttering threats.

"Just wait! I'll remember this grudge. One day, I'll make you pay back a hundred, a thousandfold."

"Huh? Where does this guy get his courage?" Xiao Luolu was dumbfounded.

What was all this? A Grand Elder... could be this arrogant?

"Sigh, this isn't the place to talk. Master, please follow me." Bai Yaoyao was very polite, leading the way.

Under her guidance, they soon arrived at a modern-style office.

"Stop with 'Master, Master.' It sounds awkward. Call me Young Master or Brother Cheng." Mu Cheng said, sitting on the sofa.

Xiao Luolu: "Whatever. Call me Sister Luoluou from now on. Tell us... what exactly is going on here?"

"Brother Cheng, Sister Luoluou... It's because the war situation on the Endless Waste side is tense." Bai Yaoyao also stopped wasting words.

"Also... that Grand Elder was someone placed here by the other Worlds Number One Tower."

Now that Mu Cheng had returned, any issue... could be resolved, which gave her enough confidence.

"Is it the current controller of the Worlds Number One Tower? Should we revoke their permissions now?" Mu Cheng asked to clarify first.

Bai Yaoyao: "It's fine for me here, but the other three major Worlds Number One Towers... are currently supporting the Endless Waste. So Brother Cheng... let's not revoke them for now!"

"Alright, I'll listen to you." Mu Cheng didn't waste words. Operating his high-tech bracelet, soon... Bai Yaoyao had the highest permissions.

Lan Ninger suddenly said: "First, tell us... what's the situation with the Endless Waste?"

"Huh? Whose voice is that?" Bai Yaoyao was clearly startled.

Xiao Luolu: "It's a sister from the outside world. Don't worry about it."

"So the legends are true. Brother Cheng and Sister Luoluou... you're from the outside world." Bai Yaoyao finally confirmed.

Mu Cheng suddenly became interested and asked, "This... you all know this is an inner world?"

"Of course. You could also say it's a prison." Bai Yaoyao nodded in reply.

Xiao Luolu: "I guessed right. Seems... this so-called prison is related to the Endless Waste, right?"

"Mhm, mhm. It's just demonic cultivators causing trouble. As for the legendary powerful Demon God Clan, I haven't seen them." Bai Yaoyao nodded.