Human Clan Defender-Chapter 688 - s 51 to 52 Return to the Exiled Immortal Valley, Ancient Ruins (Two in One, Asking for Monthly Tickets)_2

Yi Ning smiled and said, "The true reason this person became famous in South Nether Prefecture began with Exiled Immortal Valley. The battle in the Heavenly Realm made the name Shen Changqing resound throughout South Nether Prefecture. At the same time, Shimohe from Myriad Buddhas Sect also emerged from the Heavenly Realm. For a time, Exiled Immortal Valley, which had quieted down somewhat, once again became highly renowned. Unfortunately, after the Heavenly Realm vanished, Exiled Immortal Valley gradually returned to calmness. Up till now, it has become rare to see human activity."

Looking at the Daoist statue, Shen Changqing thought about the rumors related to Exiled Immortal Valley. In the past, I had many confusions about the statue. But now, looking at the statue again, I have some vague guesses. An immortal descending to the world? That's impossible. The statue in Exiled Immortal Valley was probably left by a Divine Realm Powerhouse from Ancient Times. The purpose was quite simple: to collect belief. Divine Realm Powerhouses mainly rely on belief. Only by collecting enough belief can one have the opportunity to create a Divine Kingdom and achieve the status of a Divine King. After obtaining secret information about Ancient Times from the Mount Tai Prefecture Lord, he combined it with his own understanding and guesses. He was then certain that the origin of Exiled Immortal Valley was very close to what he had thought.

As Shen Changqing was deep in thought, Yi Ning spoke with a smile that wasn't quite a smile, "Pavilion Master Shen, do you know the origin of the Daoist statue in Exiled Immortal Valley?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Changqing replied without hesitation, "If I'm not mistaken, the Daoist statue in Exiled Immortal Valley was likely left by a powerhouse from Ancient Times. The purpose was to collect belief, to thereby break through their own limits."

The smile on Yi Ning's face stiffened. I was waiting for him to admit ignorance and ask me, then I could disclose the information and showcase my vast knowledge. But unexpectedly, he actually knew the origin of the statue! Moreover, some of the information he mentioned was even unknown to me. For a moment, Yi Ning was shocked to his core.

He couldn't help but ask, "Pavilion Master Shen, how do you know about these matters? I've frequented various Ancient Ruins all year round and haven't learned much; so how could he know?"

Shen Changqing gave a mysterious smile. "Pavilion Master Yi, you have your methods, and I have mine. My purpose for entering the Ancient Ruins this time is simple: to find some Dharma for cultivating the Divine Soul. Speaking of which, Pavilion Master Yi, having visited many Ancient Ruins, have you acquired any similar Dharma?"

I won't disclose the existence of the Mount Tai Prefecture Lord. With Yi Ning's current strength, there's no need for him to be aware of so much. For the weak, knowing too much is not a good thing. In Shen Changqing's eyes, Yi Ning, who was only at a level comparable to the Extreme Realm, was already equated with the weak.

Yi Ning was unaware of Shen Changqing's thoughts. Upon hearing the question, he shook his head decisively. "Methods for cultivating the Divine Soul are exceptionally precious. Although I frequently visit various Ancient Ruins, I have not acquired any related Dharma. However, these Ancient Ruins in Exiled Immortal Valley are quite extraordinary; it is likely that what we seek exists there. But as for the specifics, I cannot guarantee it."

He hadn't truly ventured deep into this Ancient Ruin, having been frightened away by the dangers within when attempting to enter. Therefore, Yi Ning couldn't be completely sure what lay inside.

Shen Changqing looked at the statue and spread out his Divine Sense, trying to find traces of the Ancient Ruins. Unfortunately, even after his Divine Sense swept through the entire Exiled Immortal Valley, he found no hint of anything. This is somewhat shocking. If it can evade my Divine Sense, then the being that left behind these Ancient Ruins is indeed not to be underestimated.

Now, I'm fairly certain that if Ancient Ruins truly exist within Exiled Immortal Valley, they must have been left by a God Realm entity. The treasures left behind by a powerhouse of such a level would be self-evidently precious. I'm starting to feel some anticipation. The things left behind by such a Divine Realm Powerhouse would, in all likelihood, be somewhat useful to me. If I can obtain something, then this trip won't have been in vain.

Withdrawing his gaze from the statue, Shen Changqing turned to Yi Ning. "You said the Ancient Ruins are within Exiled Immortal Valley. Why haven't I found any trace of them?"

Yi Ning chuckled. "The Ancient Ruins are hidden. Without a specific Token, ordinary people cannot perceive them."

The next moment, he took out a bronze Token from his robes. It was inscribed with incomprehensible patterns, resembling symbols or perhaps characters. On the other side was a portrait of a Daoist. At first glance, Shen Changqing realized the Daoist portrait on the bronze Token was an exact match for the Daoist statue in Exiled Immortal Valley. This is likely Yi Ning's basis for asserting that the Ancient Ruins exist in Exiled Immortal Valley.

After taking out the bronze Token, Yi Ning made no further moves. He glanced at the sky and then turned to Shen Changqing. "Elder Shen, to open the Ancient Ruins with this bronze Token, we must wait for the right time. Last time I opened the ruins, it was at Dawn. It's still early now, so let's wait patiently a bit longer."

Dawn. Shen Changqing glanced at the sky. The sun was at its zenith. Waiting until Dawn means waiting until the next day. However, waiting for more than half a day isn't an issue. Time is pressing, but we can afford this day or so.

At once, both men fell silent. Each found a spot to sit cross-legged, silently absorbing nature's spiritual energy to nourish themselves. Cultivation must not slacken. No matter what Realm one has reached, one must persevere day after day.