It turns out that a cultivator named Master Muji discovered an ancient ruins in the domain of the Sea Race,

Because of his mediocre array skills, he had no choice but to return to the South Sea Immortal City to seek help from his friends,

Unexpectedly, because he came from the Demon Race’s territory, he was targeted by cultivators investigating spies for the Human Race,

Thus, during the surveillance, this information was overheard.

The cultivator responsible for the surveillance naturally reported this information, which quickly spread among the higher-ups of the Sea Suppression Immortal City.

And as True Monarch Tianci was a close friend of True Monarch Celestial One, he naturally learned of this information and through spies from the Celestial Talisman Sect,

He sent a message to Luo Yuancheng to inform Zhou Xun.

"It’s really nice to have someone backing you!" Zhou Xun couldn’t help but sigh, then continued to ask:

"Do you know where the ruins are located?"

Upon hearing this, Luo Yuancheng took out a jade scroll and handed it to Zhou Xun.

Zhou Xun took it and glanced at it, the location was several million miles deep into the sea territory of the Demon Race, but only a little over two million miles from here; with Zhou Xun’s speed, he could reach there in at most half a month,

This way, Zhou Xun still had a good chance of arriving before the ruins were breached,

Thinking of this, Zhou Xun stored the Earth Element Beast into the storage bag, and with a thought,

A pair of blue-purple wings, over ten zhang wide, appeared behind him, it was Zhou Xun’s "Thunderbolt Wings"!

With a flap, the next moment Zhou Xun appeared several thousand zhang away, disappearing from Luo Yuancheng’s sight in a few leaps.

....

Zhou Xun hurried on without stopping, ignoring mana consumption to fly at full speed.

Ten days later, Zhou Xun brought out the Earth Element Beast, sitting on its back to meditate and recuperate.

At any time, Zhou Xun would maintain his mana above fifty percent.

Another six days passed, with less than a day away from the destination, Zhou Xun once again put away the Earth Element Beast and took to the sky.

An hour later, Zhou Xun stopped, used the Concealing Technique to hide himself high in the sky.

Half a cup of tea later, he saw a Tier Three Low-Grade Fish Demon chasing a human race cultivator.

This human race cultivator seemed to have just broken through to the Early-Stage Core Formation, yet a Tier Three Low-Grade Fish Demon was chasing him down,

Now he was already on the verge of collapse, without rescue soon, he feared he would end up in the fish’s belly!

"Well, seeing that we’re both of the Human Race, and I happened upon this, consider yourself lucky today!"

Zhou Xun then released the Concealing Technique and descended from the sky!

The Fish Demon was also alert, the moment Zhou Xun appeared, it stopped its actions, dived down, and then fled hurriedly.

Seeing the Fish Demon’s immense speed, Zhou Xun couldn’t help but smile; it was indeed fast, but he couldn’t be bothered to chase it.

The cultivator who was being chased finally arrived in front of Zhou Xun, gasping for breath, he bowed deeply with cupped hands!

"I am Li Daniu, many thanks to Daoist for the life-saving grace!"

Seeing this person, Zhou Xun couldn’t help but be taken aback, his aura was identical to his first disciple, Zhou Jingsong.

The same honesty and straightforwardness.

"This territory belongs to the Demon Race, and we are both human race cultivators, we should stand by and help each other!"

Zhou Xun waved his hand dismissively.

"Daoist is truly noble and virtuous, although this matter was easily done for you, for me, it was a genuine life-saving grace!"

"I must repay this, if Daoist can make use of me, just give the word!"

After speaking he once again cupped his hands solemnly.

"This person is sincere!"

Seeing his expression, Zhou Xun couldn’t help but have this thought,

Apart from Zhou Jingsong, this was the second time he encountered such a person, sparking a liking in him.

However, he had pressing matters at hand, unable to stay, otherwise, he would have liked to have a good chat with this person.

"Daoist need not be like this, I have matters at hand and cannot stay, let’s part ways here!"

With that, Zhou Xun was about to leave.

"Daoist, are you headed for the ruins?" Li Daniu inquired,

"Yes, could it be you too...." Zhou Xun asked curiously,

"To tell you the truth, Daoist, I’m also here for the ruins, my sworn brothers and sisters are near the ruins,

"If Daoist doesn’t mind, I can lead you!"

Li Daniu said seriously.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xun’s mind turned,

Just relying on a map could take him some time to find this place,

Having someone to lead the way would save time,

Besides, even if there’s deceit, with his current strength there’s no need to worry, those who could be comrades with this person likely aren’t very strong either.

Thinking of this, Zhou Xun nodded,

"Then, I’ll trouble Daoist!"

...

Half a day later, an island more than thirty li in size appeared within Zhou Xun’s range of perception,

On the island, there were constantly flashing spirit lights.

"There really are people here, fortunately, the array hasn’t been broken, and that ’Nine-Encompassing Purple Spirit Ginseng’ hasn’t been taken!"

Seeing this scene, Zhou Xun let out a sigh of relief.

Approaching the island, suddenly three beams of spirit light came up to meet him.

The leader was a middle-aged man around forty years old, with a Middle-Stage Core Formation cultivation, accompanied by a young man and woman,

The young man looked in his twenties, with a somewhat sinister appearance,

The woman wore a blue dress, appearing delicate and elegant.

"Fourth brother, where have you been, you worried us sick!"

The woman immediately scolded Li Daniu upon approaching.

"Second sister, I went out to hunt some demon beasts for you to eat, I didn’t expect to encounter a Tier Three Great Demon and was chased all the way, fortunately, I met Brother Wang,"

"With his help, I managed to escape with my life!"

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man came up to Zhou Xun,

"Many thanks to Daoist Wang for your assistance, saving my fourth brother from danger, I am Yuan Jishan, on behalf of the Four Friends of Jun Mountain, I thank Daoist!"

With that said, he bowed deeply, giving a grand salute,

The two behind him did the same,

"I am Yuan Jinkai/Wenn Yue, thank you Daoist!"

"It was only right to help fellow human cultivators, you don’t need to be so formal!"

Zhou Xun waved his hand and said,

"I suppose Daoist is also here for the ruins, since we’ve met, it’s fate, why don’t we head to the main tent for a rest first!"

"My second sister is a Tier Three Middle-Grade Array Master, she might be a great help in exploring the ruins!"

Upon hearing the array master part, Zhou Xun nodded in agreement.

Then he followed the group to their main tent,

Afterwards, Li Daniu recounted how Zhou Xun drove away the Fish Demon, prompting rounds of praise,

Especially the woman named Wenn Yue, who frequently glanced over.

Inside the main tent, the middle-aged man took out a jar of Tier Three Spirit Wine to offer as hospitality, and after eating and drinking to their heart’s content, Zhou Xun began inquiring about the array in question to the group.

It turned out the outer part of the ruins was a Tier Four Low-Grade Array, which had been blocking the treasure seekers for four or five days.

"Although the grand array is only Tier Four Low-Grade, its power is extraordinary and connected to the earth veins of the area,

"Unless an overwhelming force is used to break it in one fell swoop, it would be difficult to break through the array!"

Zhou Xun, also a Tier Three Middle-Grade Array Master, found this quite troublesome upon hearing it, and began discussing the array-breaking technique with Wenn Yue.