Human Clan Defender-Chapter 687 - s 51 to 52 Return to the Exiled Immortal Valley, Ancient Ruins (Two in One, Asking for Monthly Tickets)

"Pavilion Master Shen has arrived."

Upon seeing the newcomer, Yi Ning's expression held a hint of resentment. They had an agreement: once Shen Changqing settled his affairs, he would accompany Yi Ning into the Ancient Ruins. But as things turned out, Yi Ning had been waiting all along. Nearly a year had passed before the other man finally appeared.

How many years does a person truly have in a lifetime?

"I was so caught up in various matters that I nearly forgot my promise to Pavilion Master Yi. My affairs are almost settled now. I wonder if Pavilion Master Yi is available?"

Shen Changqing's expression remained composed, showing no embarrassment for making the other party wait so long.

Truthfully, he had genuinely forgotten his agreement with Yi Ning. It was only now that he suddenly remembered. But it didn't matter. After all, the other man seemed to have plenty of free time; waiting a year or so wouldn't make much difference.

Upon hearing this, Yi Ning immediately replied, "I'm quite free. If Pavilion Master Shen has no objections, we can set off now."

When it came to exploring the Ancient Ruins, everything else could be postponed. He had long been impatient to explore them. If not for the dangers within the ruins and his own insufficient strength, Yi Ning might not have waited this long. But there was no other way. Those Ancient Ruins were far too perilous. Bringing ordinary people along offered no chance of success. Besides, he didn't quite trust ordinary people. As for a Defender Envoy, they couldn't even enter the Ancient Ruins. All things considered, only this Great Qin Defender was the best candidate. With Shen Changqing's strength, any danger in the Ancient Ruins would be trivial.

"Good. Where are these Ancient Ruins located?"

"South Nether Prefecture."

Far above the firmament, a Fierce Beast, many meters long and with four wings, soared through the skies. Seated on its back were none other than Shen Changqing and Yi Ning.

"Pavilion Master Shen, your Tiankui is truly enviable!"

Gazing at the Fierce Beast that soared through the sky at an astonishing speed, Yi Ning couldn't help but marvel.

A Fierce Beast at Grandmaster Peak... no, it should be considered at the Great Grandmaster level now. Such a creature is a powerful ally indeed. Within the Demon-Subduing Division, it's already equivalent to a General Rank Defender Envoy. Moreover, Tiankui's strength isn't its greatest advantage. Compared to its power, its speed is truly astonishing. If it were purely a matter of speed, Yi Ning felt that even two of himself combined might not match this Fierce Beast.

"HEH." Shen Changqing merely smiled faintly and said nothing more. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Initially, if he were going to South Nether Prefecture alone, there would have been no need to use Tiankui. No matter how fast a Fierce Beast was, it couldn't match his Divine Skills. But things were different now. Yi Ning was accompanying him on the journey to South Nether Prefecture. In this case, riding Tiankui was more convenient. Tiankui, having reached the Grandmaster Realm, was incredibly swift; even among Martial Artists of the Extreme Realm, few could match it. Besides speed, there was its endurance. Traveling at the same speed, Tiankui's stamina, despite it being in the Grandmaster Realm, was no less than that of an Extreme Realm Warrior. Moreover, it had the advantage of flight. Purely for travel, such a Fierce Beast was undoubtedly the best choice.

Originally, Shen Changqing had almost decided to give up on training this Fierce Beast, but then he suddenly realized Tiankui still had its uses. In the future, if there's a chance, I'll see if I can help it break through its limits. If it can advance to the Extreme Realm, or even to the Heaven Being Level, its usefulness would be considerable.

Looking down at the Fierce Beast beneath him, Shen Changqing inwardly shook his head.

That's the thought, but whether it can truly break its limits is another question. I'll try if the opportunity arises later. If it fails, then there's nothing to be done.

Recollecting his thoughts, he glanced down at the mountains and cities that had shrunk countless times below, then withdrew his gaze and turned to the person beside him. "Pavilion Master Yi, where exactly are the Ancient Ruins you mentioned?"

"That place doesn't have a specific name. We haven't reached it yet. I'll tell you when we do."

Yi Ning gazed at the scenery below, shaking his head slightly. The eyesight of an Extreme Realm expert was astonishing. Even from high in the sky, they could clearly see the details below. To their eyes, the miniaturized landscapes of mountains and terrain appeared as if they were experiencing them firsthand.

Upon hearing this, Shen Changqing made no further inquiries.

Time flowed on, and half a day passed.

Suddenly, Yi Ning spoke gravely, "Pavilion Master Shen, have Tiankui descend here."

"Alright." Shen Changqing nodded.

Without needing his command, Tiankui seemed to understand and began its descent from the firmament.

The mountains gradually grew larger. Before long, a valley appeared in their sight.

THUD!

The massive Fierce Beast landed, causing the ground to tremble and dust to rise in all directions. Soon, Tiankui flapped its four wings, dispersing all the dust. The two men alighted from the Fierce Beast's back.

Yi Ning said, "This is the location of the Ancient Ruins."

"Exiled Immortal Valley!" Shen Changqing exclaimed, looking in surprise at the stone statue of a Taoist figure ahead.

He truly hadn't expected that the Ancient Ruins Yi Ning spoke of would be here in Exiled Immortal Valley. He had visited Exiled Immortal Valley once before, the last time the Heavenly Realm opened. But Shen Changqing had no idea that, besides being the opening point for the Heavenly Realm, the unassuming Exiled Immortal Valley also concealed Ancient Ruins.

"The last time the Heavenly Realm opened, Pavilion Master Shen, you must have become quite familiar with Exiled Immortal Valley, right?"