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Chapter 548: The Barbaric Ancient Town
Xiao Ze, accompanied by Xiao Yi and Qing Lin, headed towards the northeastern region of Zhongzhou. Along the way, they encountered many people drawn by the allure of the Bodhi Ancient Tree.
Xiao Yi, sensing the strength of these individuals, shook her head somewhat helplessly. "While the attraction of the Bodhi Ancient Tree to cultivators is understandable, one must also measure their abilities accordingly," she commented. "The dangers of the Barbaric Ancient Domain are such that even Dou Zun masters might perish within."
"Those at the levels of Dou Zong and even Dou Huang might just barely step into the Barbaric Ancient Domain before facing beasts far beyond their own power," Qing Lin added, nodding in agreement. She had also been learning about the perils of the domain. "If Dou Zun fighters enter, it might be like moths to a flame, yet there's still a sliver of hope they could extinguish the flame. But for Dou Zong and Dou Huang levels, it's highly likely they'd be stopped at the periphery, without even a chance to compete for the Bodhi Ancient Tree."
Xiao Ze glanced at the practitioners and remained noncommittal. It was their choice, as long as they could bear the consequences.
"By the way, Xun'er has also led a team from the Ancient Clan to compete for the opportunity at the Bodhi Ancient Tree and has entered the Barbaric Ancient Domain ahead of us," Xiao Ze suddenly mentioned, which caused Xiao Yi and Qing Lin to look concerned.
"The Barbaric Ancient Domain is extraordinarily dangerous, but surely Xun'er Miss and her team won't encounter any problems?" Qing Lin asked, her expression tense with worry.
"Xun'er has already reached the Dou Saint level. The domain shouldn't pose much of a challenge to a Dou Saint, should it?" Xiao Yi said with a smile, knowing enough about the domain to be confident that as long as one is cautious, there should be no problems.
"Nearly there. Xun'er asked us to be wary of the primitive forest on the outskirts, where there seem to be peculiar things that can ignore Dou Qi protective bodies," Xiao Ze nodded. While the Barbaric Ancient Domain was dangerous, it wasn't too much for a Dou Saint. After all, Dou Saints are the pinnacle on this continent, capable of traversing it widely.
As they conversed, they arrived at a small town on the outskirts of the Barbaric Ancient Domain—the Barbaric Ancient Town. This town, typically sparse due to its remote location and the perilous domain, was bustling with activity because of the imminent emergence of the Bodhi Ancient Tree.
The streets were busy, and many people from all over Zhongzhou had arrived. Xiao Ze and his companions blended in with the crowd, entering the town to gather information.
Despite being the nearest human settlement to the Barbaric Ancient Domain, not all powers passed through here. The major powers usually entered the domain from different directions. Notably, due to the recently formed alliance, those top powers interested in the Bodhi Ancient Tree had formed a joint expedition to explore the domain.
Due to his recent efforts in forming the Dan Alliance and coordinating between the Dan Tower and the alliance, Xiao Ze was delayed and did not join the team composed of the Flower Sect, Falling Star Pavilion, and Burning Flame Valley.
Xiao Ze's soul perception swept through the Barbaric Ancient Town, but he didn't find anyone from the Dan Alliance. Either they hadn't passed through here or had already entered the domain.
"Did you hear? Yesterday, a few reckless souls ventured into the primitive forest and soon after, their presences quickly vanished."
"So dangerous?!"
"What did you think? The notorious name of the Barbaric Ancient Domain wasn't just made up," someone in the town discussed.
"Better to gather more people and enter together. Maybe with more people, we can share the risk," another suggested.
As they walked, Xiao Ze and his companions overheard the discussions and understood why so many people gathered in the Barbaric Ancient Town. Unlike the strong forces that could boldly enter the domain, these unaffiliated cultivators had to spontaneously come together, gathering enough numbers before daring to venture into the domain.
"Is this how unaffiliated cultivators do it? Everyone has their methods, but all aim to enter the Barbaric Ancient Domain," Xiao Ze observed, noting that despite their vast numbers, those without the strength to survive the domain were still likely doomed.
"Seems like we've arrived just in time," Xiao Ze suddenly said, looking towards the outskirts of the Barbaric Ancient Town where the crowd was gathering for some significant action.
Those in the town confident in their strength were heading towards the outskirts. Xiao Ze looked at those staying behind in the town. Perhaps they had impulsively thought about entering the domain but, upon seeing others quickly perish within, immediately reconsidered and acknowledged the dangers, calming down and abandoning the idea.
Xiao Ze's group arrived quite late, and this assembly of unaffiliated cultivators was likely the last batch. After this, gathering such large numbers would be nearly impossible.
Following the crowd, Xiao Ze and his companions left the Barbaric Ancient Town. Ahead, hundreds of gigantic ancient trees stood tall, their vast canopies blocking the sunlight, making even the sun difficult to penetrate.
Like towering wooden giants guarding the outskirts of the Barbaric Ancient Domain, their immense size declared the dangers awaiting adventurers.
Those who came with Xiao Ze to this magnificent ancient forest stood rooted to the spot, the usual noise abruptly ceasing. Standing before these towering trees, everyone felt a sense of insignificance—a humbling reminder of ancient times.
"As expected of the place called the oldest on the continent," Xiao Ze remarked, looking out over the vast old-growth forest with a sense of awe.
As someone took the first step forward, the group of thousands began their grand advance towards the Barbaric Ancient Domain. Although everyone had the capability to fly, numerous bloody lessons taught them that if the land was dangerous, the sky was even more so.
Thus, without sufficient strength, no one was foolish enough to attempt flying over this ancient forest. Those who had tried became nourishment for these towering trees, allowing them to grow even more robust.
After waiting for a while and when the crowd had thinned, Xiao Ze, along with Xiao Yi and Qing Lin, casually entered the ancient forest.
(End of Chapter 548)
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