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Chu Qingcheng had returned?

And he was injured?

Hearing the words of the guard, Xia Xinghe abruptly stood up from his chair. His pitch-black eyes revealed a terrifying killing intent!

Lan Yi and Lan Tong looked at each other again. They could see the shock in each other's eyes!

Although Chu Qingcheng's cultivation was only at the third level of the Celestial Phenomenon Mirror, she was still able to sever Xue Long's golden body with a single slash. With such terrifying combat prowess, who could possibly hurt her?

Of course, the Lan father and daughter did not know that there was still an Instantaneous Spirit Pill on Chu Qingcheng's body. Once she consumed the Instantaneous Spirit Pill, within ten breaths, her cultivation would instantly soar, and she would be able to unleash an even more terrifying combat ability!

No matter what, Chu Qingcheng had returned. Not only that, she had also been injured. This was a fact.

As the sound of his voice faded, the guard retreated. After which, the gigantic Chu Rong supported Chu Qingcheng as they entered the main hall.

Chu Rong was still fine, only his clothes were slightly damaged. However, Chu Qingcheng didn't look too good.

Qingguo's beautiful face was ashen white, even her cherry lips had lost their color. From this, it could be seen that Chu Qingcheng's injuries were not light.

"What's going on?" Xia Xinghe narrowed her eyes as she scrutinized Chu Qingcheng from head to toe. Only after that did she finally let out a voice as cold as a devil's.

"It's nothing, I was just hurt a few times by a restriction." The tone of Chu Qingcheng's voice was serene and matched her cold demeanor. However, a complicated look could be seen in her eyes.

After Chu Qingcheng finished speaking, Chu Rong supported her and they casually sat on an armchair. Lan Yiyi immediately brought over a cup of hot tea while Lan Tong habitually checked on Chu Qingcheng's injuries, just like how he did a long time ago.

Xia Xinghe stared at Chu Qingcheng, as her killing intent also gradually faded away. After calming herself down, Xia Xinghe naturally discovered the subtle changes in Chu Qingcheng's eyes, as well as a trace of extreme joy and regret.

Injured by the enchantment a few times?

This sentence had a lot of information.

As for the change in Chu Qingcheng's expression, Xia Xinghe was almost certain that Chu Qingcheng had found the entrance to the Dragon Slaying Mountain's ancient ruins. However, it seemed like it would be difficult for her to enter.

Lightly taking a sip of the fragrant tea, he meditated for a period of time. Although Chu Qingcheng's countenance was still deathly pale, her breathing had already eased up by quite a bit.

"Uncle Lan, Yiyi, and Young Master Xia …" Chu Qingcheng casually placed the teacup on the table, and swept her gaze over the few remaining guests in the main hall. "There's no one else present right now. I want to tell all of you a secret, an enormous secret!"

Hearing Chu Qingcheng's words, the Lan father and daughter couldn't help but be stunned.

However, Xia Xinghe's expression did not change, because he had already guessed that this matter was related to the Dragon Slaying Mountain's ancient ruins.

"Young Master Xia, do you still remember the Dragon Slaying Mountain's ancient ruins that I mentioned before?" Chu Qingcheng turned her head to look at Xia Xinghe, her tone filled with excitement. "The ancient ruins really do exist. Not only that, I've already found the entrance!"

"Ancient ruins?"

"The entrance?"

The shock within the Lan father and daughter became even stronger.

There were things about the ancient ruins that the Lan father and daughter didn't even know, much less heard, and now, suddenly hearing about it, it was normal for them to be shocked, just like how people on Earth suddenly heard that before the Ice Age, there actually existed an even older civilized world.

"The entrance is strange, it seems like the location can be changed at any time. Furthermore, the area is the Dragon Slaying Mountain, and to find the exact location, requires an extremely large amount of manpower."

"In these three days, I found it twice, but I did not succeed in entering the ancient ruins during these two times. This is because, outside of the entrance, there was a sealing barrier that emitted a blood-red light, like a giant net, completely isolating the ancient ruins from the real world."

"Whenever I get near, I will be pushed out of range by a mysterious power. My injuries are caused by the Spirit Formation rebound several times."

Chu Qingcheng quickly recounted her experiences and discoveries. After she finished speaking, she took a few deep breaths and took a sip of tea. Only then did she slightly suppress her chaotic aura.

The Lan father and daughter pair acted as though they were listening to a scripture of heaven as they stared dumbfoundedly at Chu Qingcheng.

And Xia Xinghe couldn't help but raise the corner of his mouth, and let out a cold smile, thinking to himself: "Azure Dragon was right, the ancient ruins of the Dragon Slaying Mountain will probably be opened in the second year 333."

Chu Qingcheng stared at Xia Xinghe, who was laughing coldly, as she blurted out a question, "Young Master Xia, do you know something?"

Xia Xinghe nodded his head in a straightforward manner. There was no need for him to hide it from Chu Qingcheng, and it was even more impossible for him to hide it from her. However, for the time being, he didn't want to explain anything.

"Patriarch Lan, arrange for the Ye and Zhao Families to go up Dragon Slaying Mountain and search for the crimson barrier Miss Chu mentioned. It would be best if we could use a sea of people to fill up the entire Dragon Slaying Mountain. Once the crimson formation is found, tell me immediately!" Xia Xinghe said to Lan Tong.

"Alright!" Lan Tong immediately stood up and hurriedly left the main hall.

After Lan Tong left, Xia Xinghe said faintly, "I've received news that the ancient ruins on Dragon Slaying Mountain will be opened soon. There are many restrictions, such as the time limit and the suppression of cultivation."

This time around, it was Chu Qingcheng's turn to be shocked.

Where did Xia Xinghe get this news?

And in such detail?

One had to know, Chu Qingcheng only found out about the ancient ruins because of luck and coincidence.

Calming her nerves, Chu Qingcheng frowned as she asked Xia Xinghe, "Young Master Xia, how long is the time limit for the ancient ruins to open? The suppression of cultivation level, what is going on? "

"The opening time limit is 33 hours. When the time limit is exceeded, the ancient ruins will automatically be sealed." Xia Xinghe didn't hide anything as he told Chu Qingcheng truthfully, "As for the suppression on my cultivation base, the information I received was that I can enter using the Heavenly Sect's mirror."

After hearing Xia Xingchen's words, Chu Qingcheng's brows furrowed even tighter.

"Under the Celestial Sect's mirror?"

"News about the ancient ruins, many forces have already received news, such as the TianChu Martial Academy!"

"I just received accurate information from the capital. He Kunlun has started to plan this expedition into the ancient ruins. Besides exploring the ancient ruins, the TianChu Martial Academy's mission this time was also to kill you."

"This time, He Kunlun has sent out a very strong lineup. Aside from Xue Long, who was smashed by you, there are a total of seven other people. Most importantly, Xue Long is ranked last among the eight teachers and is the weakest …"

"Even if the experts from the Celestial Sect Mirror are unable to enter the ruins, the ninth level of the Celestial Phenomenon Mirror is still not an existence we can confront. Unfortunately, the leader that the TianChu Martial Academy sent this time is the third ranked teacher, Zhou Yu, also known as the Puppet Master, whose cultivation has just stepped into the ninth level of the Celestial Phenomenon Mirror!"

As the sound of Chu Qingcheng's voice faded, the main hall of the Lan Clan was instantly enveloped by a pressure that was comparable to a mountain.