Reborn as a Hatrack in the Mystical Land-Chapter 829 - 79: Entering the Ruins

Zong Shaoqing threw over an item—it was a Jade.

The Jade was pitch black throughout, with a character "Worry" engraved on it.

Yue Jinghua held the Jade Pendant, examining it in her hand. The Jade’s quality was ordinary, not any kind of Spiritual Artifact. Why would Zong Shaoqing give her this Jade for no reason?

"Carry it with you, and when it becomes absolutely necessary, crush it," Zong Shaoqing stood with his back to the moon, his unparalleled visage half shrouded in moonlight, the other half in a dark haze.

The blend of light and shadow transformed his amethyst eyes into dual colors, carrying a vastly different aura from daylight.

At this moment, Zong Shaoqing appeared like a Night King.

"Thank you," Yue Jinghua lifted the Jade up, figuring it must be some kind of teleportation-related Dark Treasure. When it comes to treasures, Yue Jinghua never complained about having too many.

Counting this time, the benefits she gained from Zong Shaoqing were indeed numerous. Having empty hands, Yue Jinghua pondered for a while before uttering a phrase: "In the Divine Ruins, be careful."

Upon hearing this, a subtle smile emerged at Zong Shaoqing’s lips unbeknownst to him. He nodded, and his towering figure vanished among the numerous temporary residences.

Two days later, City Lord Changsun led a group of Holy Beast Team members to the Divine Ruins.

At the same time, Yue Jinghua and the July Team also arrived next to the city gate, regrouping with Ying Wuwang, and together they took a secluded path outside the city heading to the Divine Ruins.

Upon arriving at the Four Symbols City, Yue Jinghua heard many rumors about the Divine Ruins.

The versions varied widely, yet in summary, only a few words could describe it—full of danger and peril at every step.

When the Four Unlikes Squad was formed, it consisted of fifteen people; during the time, one left, leaving fourteen members, including six from the July Team, and the remaining eight.

Among them, one refused to enter the Divine Ruins, so only thirteen members ultimately arrived.

What Yue Jinghua didn’t expect was, in a mere month, Ying Wuwang had blended well with the other six, and once gathered, they unanimously chose Ying Wuwang as the captain of the Four Unlikes Team.

"I have no objections, as long as entering the Divine Ruins is secured, Brother Ying is shrewd and cautious, making him an excellent leader," Yue Jinghua, knowing Ying Wuwang’s identity, strove to conceal her disdain towards him.

"Regarding the Divine Ruins, I think it’s necessary to explain its conditions. The Divine Ruins is cursed land by the Demon Clan, where the temperature fluctuates drastically from day to night; during the day, it can reach over a hundred degrees, and at night, it’ll plunge below negative hundred degrees. There isn’t any edible food directly, with only five water sources throughout the ruins. After entering, all spatial Spiritual Artifacts will fail due to the curse, so we must carry equipment, Elixir Pills, and food with us. However, bear in mind, we shouldn’t carry excessive items, as the ruins are populated by many Demon Beasts and escapees; carrying too many supplies will not only attract greed but also impede personal combat during a battle," Ying Wuwang, a competent captain, evidently hadn’t wasted his time in the past month.

"Thus, upon entering the Divine Ruins, there are two matters to prioritize: securing suitable shelter, for the day-night temperature difference dictates that only during early morning and dusk, when two hours allow us to move outdoors, a good dwelling can maximize our safety and defense against external threats," Ying Wuwang’s words won unanimous agreement from everyone present.

"The second matter involves seizing the water source; the food issue can be resolved by hunting Demon Beasts, but the water source is directly unattainable, upon entering, we must select a few to seize the source," Ying Wuwang glanced around, receiving nods of accord from everyone.

"Additionally, upon entering the ruins, all members of the Four Unlikes Squad must adhere to one principle—no internal conflict; when facing enemy attacks, prioritize team interest, anyone failing to comply becomes an enemy to all team members, warranting expulsion from the team," Ying Wuwang said, raising the Four Unlikes Ring worn on his hand.

The crowd nodded in agreement.

"Alright, then we’ll set off immediately," Ying Wuwang secretly carried a City Lord Token, leading everyone stealthily out from the city gate into an inconspicuous path.

After about an hour of trekking, they stood by the Boundary River Xiangshui.

"Why have we arrived by the river? Could it be the Divine Ruins is the Sea Dragon Palace, hidden underwater?" Luo, upon seeing the Boundary River flowing eastward turbulently, couldn’t help but clamor.

"This stretch of Boundary River is concealed by Eye-blocking Technique; the Divine Ruins is hidden beneath this continuously flowing river," Ying Wuwang uttered incantations with his mouth, immense Dark Power surged from his side like seawater.

Under the influence of Dark Power, the river ahead split in two, the water gradually dissipating, an entrance resembling a valley appeared before them.

Ying Wuwang led the way into the entrance, followed by several Four Unlikes members, Yue Jinghua leisurely followed, with July Mercenary Team members trailing after her, entering the Divine Ruins together.

As everyone stepped into the Divine Ruins, the Boundary River returned, and the original exit submerged by the river was concealed.

Meanwhile, City Lord Changsun had already brought Four Symbols Team members to another section of the Boundary River, preparing to open the entrance to the Divine Ruins.

However, compared to the area reached by Ying Wuwang leading the Four Unlikes Team, City Lord Changsun and others arrived at the source of Xiangshui.

At the source, the river was fierce like a flood, the splashing waves several meters high, pounding the ground beneath everyone’s feet, dampening their brows.

City Lord Changsun leisurely dove into the water.

His turtle shell wasn’t prominent, drifting in the water, seemingly about to be swept away at any moment, struggling to barely swim to the center of the river.

While everyone worried the old turtle might fall apart, his turtle paw sliced through the surging water with force.

Instantly, the Boundary River split in two, the water receding, revealing an ancient, millennia-abandoned relic before everyone.

The ruins appeared vast, stretching beyond sight.

Despite merely standing at the entrance, the wind blowing from the ruins was faintly mixed with the roars of Demon Beasts and the thin scent of blood in the air.

"Divine Ruins, welcome you, hope six months later I can still see you," City Lord Changsun’s aged voice spread in the wind.

Everyone’s hearts involuntarily trembled.