CHAPTER 512: CHAPTER 512 DEPARTURE

"Yes!"

King Zhou said, "As long as we guard there, who would dare to step over the line without our permission?"

"Right, exactly!"

King Qin, King of Chu, and King Qi also began to chime in agreement.

Seeing the four kings compromise, Xia Jiuyou smiled and said, "Alright, the matter is resolved. Since the four of you have come to Great Xia, if there’s nothing else, shall I host a banquet to welcome you?"

"Then we’ll take you up on your kind offer."

King Qi replied with a smile.

After that, Xia Jiuyou hosted a banquet in the palace for the four of them.

In the blink of an eye, more than ten days passed.

Countless Primordial Pill Realm cultivators began to make their way to the Desolate Land.

The Desolate Land was not close.

Moreover, the exact timing of the King’s opportunity was uncertain.

So many people hurried over in advance, fearing they might miss such an opportunity.

Naturally, the news also spread into the Dark Realm.

"My Lord, the spread of this information has far exceeded our expectations!"

Ling Chen said with a smile.

Originally, he just meant to let the people of Great Xia know, giving them a chance at fortune.

But unexpectedly, even the cultivators from the surrounding four dynasties also came to know.

In this way, it’s likely that all Primordial Pill Realm cultivators from the five dynasties will set out for the Desolate Land.

"Mm."

Ji Wuya nodded and laughed, "After all, it’s an opportunity related to achieving kingship. The news we spread did not specify that only those at the ninth tier of the Primordial Pill Realm would have a chance to advance to the Palace Mansion Realm; thus, the cultivators of the Primordial Pill Realm are naturally ready to move as one."

"Yes!"

Ling Chen laughed and said, "That’s the effect we wanted! By the way, my Lord, how many from our Dark Night are prepared to enter the King’s Relic?"

"Along with you, there are about a dozen people? Liu Qingcang, An Xiuluo, Night Shura, Star Shura, and some ninth tier Protectors—basically, all ninth tier cultivators."

Ji Wuya said.

"Are there any who are not going with us?"

Ling Chen asked.

Ji Wuya nodded and said, "Of course. The people of our Dark Night have also learned of the news we’ve spread. If they wish to try their luck, I won’t stop them. Therefore, it’s possible that most cultivators will head there."

The lure of a King’s opportunity is indeed too great.

Hearing this, Ling Chen nodded as well.

If it were him who heard the news, he would certainly give it a try.

"My Lord, when shall we depart?"

Ling Chen asked with a smile.

"Prepare yourselves; let’s say in about three days,"

Ji Wuya said.

There was no helping it; he could only guess the appearance time of the King’s Relic. He wasn’t sure about the specifics either.

One could only try to get there as early as possible.

"Alright!"

Ling Chen smiled, then returned to the side palace.

As soon as he returned, he saw Ling Wu coming up to him with a smile fixated on Ling Chen.

"Is there something you need?"

Ling Chen said with a smile.

"Mm."

Ling Wu nodded and said, "Brother, I want to enter the King’s Relic too."

Although she had spent most of her time in cultivation, she had also heard others talk about it.

"Xiao Wu, I’m not going for the sake of becoming a king, but for other matters. With your constitution, becoming a king is only a matter of time for you; there’s no need to take risks."

Ling Chen advised.

He had not told Ling Wu about their father’s issue.

For fear she would worry too much.

"But, this is nearly a major event for all Primordial Pill Realm cultivators. I want to go and see for myself."

Ling Wu said.

During this time, she heard many discussions among the Dark Night Cultivators.

Many had already decided to go in search of opportunities.

"Xiao Wu, it’s very dangerous there, and it’s quite possible that you’ll encounter Xia Jiuyou. Your identity has already been exposed, and once recognized, Xia Jiuyou’s people will definitely make a move against you."

Ling Chen said.

He didn’t want Ling Wu to take needless risks.

"Brother, I’m not afraid; my strength is more than enough to protect myself. I promise I won’t be a burden to you!"

Ling Wu persisted.

Saying so, a flash of purple light shone from her, and the Ice and Fire Spirit Body manifested.

Her cultivation has now reached the middle stage of the sixth level of the Primordial Pill Realm, with Spiritual Power that is on par with the middle stage of the ninth level cultivator.

Furthermore, she possesses the true intent of Spirit Art, making her one of the top powerhouses within the Primordial Pill Realm.

Besides, during this period, she has been comprehending the Stellar Blade Realm.

Now, she has achieved some gains.

She has basically grasped the initial stage of the Stellar Blade Realm.

Additionally, as a possessor of the Sacred Body, she naturally has the Holy Body Secret Technique.

If deployed, even late-stage cultivators of the ninth level might not be her match.

Feeling the determined look in Ling Wu’s eyes, Ling Chen finally nodded and said, "Alright."

The sharpness of a sword is honed through grinding.

Only through experiencing life and death can a true strong person emerge.

Moreover, countless cultivators of the Primordial Pill Realm are now heading towards the Desolate Land.

Ling Wu’s cultivation at the sixth level of the Primordial Pill Realm should be quite ordinary.

It should not attract too much attention.

Plus, they were going to explore the King’s Relic, so naturally, they would disguise themselves.

"Thank you, brother!"

Ling Wu smiled sweetly, then excitedly ran back to her room to get ready.

Ling Chen then went to his father’s room.

These days, his father’s condition has been very good.

It doesn’t at all look like he only has a little more than two months to live.

"Chen Er, you’re back?"

Ling Tianxing asked with a smile.

"Yes, Father."

Ling Chen nodded and replied with a smile.

The two chatted for a while.

"Father, in three days, I will need to take a trip out."

Ling Chen said.

Since they are going to enter the King’s Relic, it definitely won’t be a short venture.

According to what Ji Wuya said, it might take several days or even more than ten days.

"Going out? Will it be dangerous?"

Ling Tianxing hastily asked.

After finally reuniting with his son, he certainly did not want anything to happen to Ling Chen.

"It’s not too dangerous."

Ling Chen shook his head.

He didn’t want his father to worry.

"That’s good. You’re not young anymore, so don’t be too impulsive in your actions. I hope that you don’t take too many risks, especially not for my sake,"

Ling Tianxing said.

"Father, rest assured, I have a sense of measure. Also, Xiao Wu will be going out with me, and we might need ten days to half a month, so we won’t be able to accompany you,"

Ling Chen said, looking slightly downcast.

Ling Tianxing waved his hand indifferently and said, "No matter. I’ve gotten through so many years on my own, what’s a little more time to me? If you have things to do, just go on. You don’t need to worry about me."

Now being a mere mortal, he did not really care about the affairs of cultivators anymore.

Furthermore, when he was captured back in the day, his cultivation was only around the middle stage of the Primordial Pill Realm.

Now, however, Ling Chen is already in the later stage of the Primordial Pill Realm.

He simply had no qualification to instruct Ling Chen.

"Hmm, we will be back soon,"

Ling Chen said with a smile.

...

Three days later.

Ji Wuya, Ling Chen, Liu Qingcang, and others gathered outside Dark Night City.

Of course, they had all disguised themselves.

"Alright, let’s go!"

Ji Wuya activated the Transmission Jade Token and teleported a dozen people away.

Being the Dark Night Lord, the jade token he possessed was naturally unlike any other.

He could teleport twenty people at once effortlessly.

The teleportation point to the Desolate Land was located between Taiyi Prefecture and Taiwu Prefecture.

Very soon, the dozen or so people were teleported there.

"Okay, let’s split up for now. According to the map, head to your respective destinations,"

Ji Wuya instructed.

With their powerful cultivation levels, if they stayed together, they would easily be discovered.

It would be better to split up and each enter the Desolate Land separately.