Becoming Great Emperor by Playing Game-Chapter 409: Confusion Valley, Ancient Grand Array

Chapter 409: Chapter 409: Confusion Valley, Ancient Grand Array

Confusion Valley.

The dense fog spread over the mountains and forests, with towering peaks hidden in the mist, making it impossible to find direction and easy to get lost or run into obstacles.

Chen Lan was already lost here.

"Divine Sense is unusable; I lost my bearings not long after entering. If I head back now, there’s still a chance." Chen Lan frowned as he looked around. It was all fog, completely obscuring visibility, and he almost bumped into a mountain wall just now.

This fog is extremely thick, and without being very close, the mountains are indistinct and easy to collide with.

Some unknown force disrupts the Divine Sense, making it impossible to probe this area. Once inside, the Divine Sense loses its effectiveness, and now bearings are lost.

Confusion Valley is the fastest and most time-efficient route to the Underworld. If one detours, it means bypassing Confusion Valley, adding seven or eight days to the journey, not accounting for the detour time. Taking another route to the Underworld adds another ten days or so, making the total journey close to half a month.

Chen Lan didn’t want to detour; it was too troublesome. Before entering Confusion Valley, he had already decided to push through, believing it would take him at most three or four days to exit, greatly speeding up his journey to the Underworld. Once out of Confusion Valley, it would only take three more days to reach the Underworld!

The only solution was to see if there were any indigenous people here. It would be great to find locals who should know the way out.

Landing on the ground, Chen Lan couldn’t use his Divine Sense and could only rely on luck, looking for traces of any people.

About half an hour later, perhaps favored by fate, he encountered a group!

Leading was a Fierce Beast, large-bodied, resembling a wolf with protruding sharp fangs, marching at the forefront. On its back sat a middle-aged man, bare-chested, a large blade strapped across his back, eyes closed in meditation.

Following behind were over a hundred Demon Beasts, each carrying numerous people of all ages, from children in the Body Refining stage, the lowest realm, to the leading man in the Celestial Emperor stage.

Among them were many Immortal Emperors and plenty of Saints, all dressed very primitively, much like a certain tribe.

Seeing this, Chen Lan stepped forward to greet them. The leading man abruptly opened his eyes, as if able to see Chen Lan through the mist, raised his right hand, and shouted, "Stop!"

The group behind him immediately halted, drawing their weapons and staring seriously into the mist until Chen Lan emerged.

Chen Lan was somewhat surprised—they could detect his presence. Could they use Divine Sense?

"Fellow Daoist, what brings you here?" The leader dismounted and approached Chen Lan with a fist salute.

He noticed Chen Lan’s youthful and handsome appearance, dressed differently than them, suggesting he came from outside. Daring to venture alone into here implied either he got lost or had confidence in his strength. Best not to offend such a person.

"I come from outside, seeking a way out to reach the Netherworld," Chen Lan replied truthfully.

Hearing this, the man raised his eyebrows, looked back, then at Chen Lan again. "You came just in time; we are planning to go to the Netherworld."

Chen Lan glanced toward the back of the group, seeing a White Tiger carrying a young couple, a handsome man and a stunning woman dressed differently from the others. The man had looked back intentionally, likely at them.

Could they also be planning to go to the Netherworld?

Coincidentally, the couple opened their eyes and looked over. Chen Lan withdrew his gaze and smiled slightly, "That’s perfect."

"But we aren’t doing it for free," the man chuckled. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

Chen Lan raised an eyebrow, realizing this group specialized in guiding people out of Confusion Valley. He took out a Celestial Dao Supreme Treasure from his backpack and smiled, "Will this do?"

He had plenty of Magical Treasures to spare, and this Celestial Dao Supreme Treasure was unnecessary for him, practically trash, but likely a Supreme Treasure for a man of only Celestial Emperor stage.

Feeling its aura, the man was astonished. He didn’t expect Chen Lan to be so generous, giving away a Celestial Dao Supreme Treasure. Instantly collecting it, he replied with a fawning smile, "Of course, this honored guest can ride my mount. Flying is ill-advised in Confusion Valley, so I’ll lead the way."

The man summoned another mount, allowing Chen Lan to ride the one he previously used, then led the way upfront.

Soon, the group set out once more.

During the journey, Chen Lan, with nothing better to do, conversed with the man, acquiring ample information.

It turned out they were an escort team from Confusion Valley, akin to a village constantly on the move. Establishing a fixed residence soon results in getting lost due to the ancient array here, causing terrain shifts even if you memorized the path. These shifts stem from an ancient Array that transforms the landscape periodically, leading to disorientation even if you remember the route.

However, there’s a logic to the changes. Having lived here for tens of thousands of years, the man had long grasped the regular patterns. Even when the terrain altered, he could find the way out due to his extraordinary hearing and sense of smell. Though he couldn’t use Divine Sense, he sensed movements in the mist through ears and nose.

This was why he could sense Chen Lan within the mist, turning to escorting others out with his talent, making a good living.

Over time, more people stumbled here, most unable to leave, eventually choosing to stay. He then formed a team, a sort of moving village, found a wife, and had children, leading a happy life.

Chen Lan couldn’t help but feel admiration. Truly, all roads lead to Rome; even in such harsh conditions, he found his path.

Simultaneously, Chen Lan became intrigued by the Array, capable of affecting such a broad range—certainly extraordinary. The urge to study it grew, hoping to comprehend this grand Array.

Noticing his expression, the man smiled and said, "Senior, do you wish to see that Array?"

At this, Chen Lan understood and smiled, "I have some interest."

"Just in time; we’ll pass by the Array on our route. I’ll rest first, then take you to see it."

Indeed, money moves mountains. Merely offering a Celestial Dao Supreme Treasure as payment didn’t just ensure escort but also meticulous care.

"Good," Chen Lan nodded, smiling, throwing out an Elixir, "This Elixir can help you breakthrough to the Supreme Emperor."

Receiving the Elixir, the man expressed his gratitude, intent on serving Chen Lan well.

Two hours later, the man had everyone halt and softly said to Chen Lan:

"Senior, we’ve arrived."