Chapter 697: Chapter 290: Lifebound Spiritual Artifact, Two More Sons, Gu Dao Inheritance (Part 4)

The practice of Witchcraft and Gu Skill is extremely prevalent in the Northern Border.

Among them, the Ten Thousand Poison Sect has developed this Gu Dao to its peak. Relying on Gu Insects, the Ten Thousand Poison Sect ranks among the top of the Ten Great Sects of Northern Border.

Fu Changsheng frowned: 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

"Is this news credible? An Earth-Tier Sixth-Grade Gu Dao Technique is an extremely rare item. Could someone have deliberately spread this news to lure people into a trap?"

Yaoyao nodded and said:

"I share the same concerns. The terrain map appeared too abruptly, and the story of the Northern Border cultivators also seems to have been meticulously fabricated.

However, regardless of its authenticity, more and more people are gathering outside the Blood-colored Forbidden Area now.

I have also heard rumors that the Ten Thousand Poison Sect seems to have sent people here as well, claiming they want to retrieve a stolen Gu Insect. If the Gu Dao Technique is indeed within this Blood-colored Forbidden Area, they will surely stop at nothing to claim it."

Fu Changsheng felt a chill in his heart. He had also heard about the ruthless methods of the Ten Thousand Poison Sect. If a conflict arose with them within the Blood-colored Forbidden Area, it could spell significant trouble.

"Father, should we still enter this Blood-colored Forbidden Area?"

Yaoyao looked at Fu Changsheng. In such a complex situation, she habitually relied on her father’s decisions.

The Gu Dao Technique is within the inner layer of the Blood-colored Forbidden Area.

The information mentioned that Gongsun Yi is trapped in a Natural Illusion Array in the outer layer.

The Star Stone is crucial for him.

The Blood-colored Forbidden Area must still be entered.

Upon hearing this, Yaoyao hesitated and said:

"Should we team up with other cultivators from South Huai Prefecture when entering the outer layer? There is strength in numbers, and if we encounter danger, it would be helpful to have some support."

"No,"

Fu Changsheng shook his head:

"The human heart is unpredictable. Now that the news of the treasure has spread, everyone has gone crazy for it. Teaming up with others might just result in a knife in the back.

We should follow the original plan. The three of us—myself, you, and Qingru—will look out for each other and enter the Blood-colored Forbidden Area. Once inside, we’ll avoid the crowds and search for the Star Stone."

Although Yaoyao was somewhat reluctant to travel with Yu Qingru, she knew this was not the time to be willful, so she nodded in agreement.

Fu Changsheng and Yaoyao left the tent, and Yu Qingru greeted them. Fu Changsheng briefly explained the situation to her, and Yu Qingru also agreed with Fu Changsheng’s plan.

The entrance to the Blood-colored Forbidden Area opens once a month.

After waiting for several days,

and accompanied by a loud rumbling sound, they saw the dragon-shaped Barrier slowly dissipate.

Fu Changsheng and the two others were not in a hurry.

They waited until everyone else had entered before the three of them followed suit and entered the Barrier.

As soon as they entered, a strong smell of blood hit them in the face, and the surrounding environment was eerie and oppressive.

"Everyone, be careful. The Blood-colored Forbidden Area is full of dangers. Don’t stray too far," Fu Changsheng whispered a reminder.

The three of them cautiously explored forward. Now and then, strange noises came from the surroundings, as if something was lurking in the dark, watching. Suddenly, a rustling sound came from the grass ahead, and Yaoyao warily drew her sword from her waist.

A demon beast resembling a fox but covered in sharp spines leaped out, its eyes glowing a ghostly green, drool dripping from its mouth as it stared menacingly at Fu Changsheng and the others.

"It’s a Thorny Fox, be careful of its spines, they’re poisonous," Yu Qingru called out.

Fu Changsheng formed hand seals, and a Spiritual Barrier appeared in front of the three. Seeing this, the Thorny Fox pounced fiercely, its sharp claws scratching against the Spiritual Barrier with a screeching sound.

Yaoyao seized the opportunity, swung her sword, and sent a wave of Sword Qi towards the Thorny Fox. The Thorny Fox agilely dodged the Sword Qi, then turned and spat a mouthful of poison toward Yaoyao. Yaoyao swiftly evaded behind a large tree.