Haofeng and Limo, two weary travelers, arrived at the edge of the East Continent and stumbled upon an ancient town called Xunxi. Nestled among lush mountains and clear waters, the town felt like a hidden paradise, yet it carried an air of something extraordinary. On its outskirts stood a simple, elegant tavern, its warm light glowing softly in the twilight. The two men pushed open the door, and the mingled aroma of wine and food instantly washed away the fatigue of their journey. However, when it came time to settle the bill after their meal, they were shocked to find the cost was an astronomical ten thousand spirit stones. When they asked why, the proprietor chuckled and revealed the unusual secret of Xunxi.
Beside Xunxi lay the Netherworld Forest, a place of unfathomable depth. It was as if a mysterious rift had torn open in the earth, breathing out both the spiritual energy and the shadows of the world. The forest not only harbored countless rare spirit herbs—which grew quietly beneath the moonlight, absorbing the essence of heaven and earth and glowing with a faint, ethereal light—but it was also a place of wonder. The Netherworld Forest frequently revealed the existence of secret realms, whether they were the abandoned abodes of ancient cultivators or strange spaces formed by the natural forces of the universe. This drew cultivators from all directions, all flocking there in hopes of finding their fortune and elevating their cultivation.
Because of this unique geograph…
Chapter 21