"Since you’re determined to go, I’ll go with you. After all, I’m quite familiar with the environment there!" Zi Wei said through gritted teeth.

Ye Luo slowly shook his head, "Currently, I can only trust you and Nuonuo. The Zi Wei Sect is very important to both of us. If we lose the Zi Wei Sect, survival will become exceedingly difficult. So, I hope you can help me guard this stronghold. As for anything else, that’s a later matter. The Law Enforcers are strong, but I just won’t provoke them. I may not have any other skills, but I do have some life-preserving ones!"

Upon hearing these words, Zi Wei laughed. Ye Luo had steadily progressed to this point, and his life-preserving skills were indeed formidable. Furthermore, his fortune was absolutely extraordinary. Fortune is inexplicable, akin to being favored by the heavens. Generally speaking, such people go through many ordeals, but it’s not easy for them to fall.

Perhaps Ye Luo is someone born with Great Fortune.

Of course, Ye Luo doesn’t feel that way. Ultimately, one must rely on oneself. Relying too much on fortune might one day lead to being toyed to death by the heavens.

"Ye Luo, be careful. Nuonuo and I will surely guard the Zi Wei Sect for you. I know your goal is not just the Zi Wei Sect, not even just the South Territory, but rest assured, no matter the circumstances, I will support you!"

Seeing Zi Wei’s expression, Ye Luo suddenly felt moved.

This woman was originally his servant, but now she’s become his woman. Moreover, having once been the top figure of the Sixth Region, she willingly retreated to advise Ye Luo from the background. To her, that’s somewhat unfair.

"Ye Luo, I know what you’re thinking, but to me, the life I have now is most satisfying, even more than when I was the top figure of the Sixth Region. Do you understand?"

Ye Luo naturally didn’t understand, but if a woman could say such words, then for her man, it should be considered a great affirmation.

Afterward, Ye Luo found Nuonuo. She naturally insisted on going with Ye Luo, but now she was different from going to the Five Dao Ridges.

She was essentially the soul of the Mecha team. If she left, the team’s power would decrease by at least thirty percent!

"Master, come back soon, or Nuonuo will miss you!"

Upon hearing her words, Ye Luo had the urge to flee.

After all, even Zi Wei hadn’t said such words to him. For a disciple, especially a female disciple, to speak like that, is it really appropriate?

Several days later, Ye Luo embarked on the road to the forbidden area alone.

This forbidden area isn’t a secret; it’s recorded in the tomes of the Great Sects. However, few mention it, not due to any taboo, but because who would go there? It’s a thankless task that might cost one’s life.

Ye Luo had already adapted to the South Territory’s environment. Even without any mana, he didn’t feel any discomfort. The violent Law Strength was like a breeze, causing him no discomfort.

Of course, this was still around Mt. Sumeru; truly reaching the forbidden area would surely present another sight.

Along the way, apart from some small tribes, he didn’t encounter overly strong cultivators. The South Territory itself had few cultivators, mostly concentrated in Sumeru City.

Apart from the outskirts of Sumeru City, the most abundant were bandits and indigenous people.

Naturally, Ye Luo’s aim was the Gold Silk Wood, and so he hurried along, nothing able to hinder his progress.

Days later, the surrounding environment grew increasingly harsh, and even Ye Luo had to slow down.

He knew, according to Zi Wei’s location, he was nearing the forbidden area.

After all, the forbidden area’s location was fixed and wouldn’t move.

This place was truly desolate, dominated by dark skies. The increasingly violent laws had swallowed the light, leaving only darkness. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

This made the area more eerie. Rumor has it that it’s the domain of demons, but what constitutes a demon? No one can clearly explain, and it ultimately becomes just a legend.

Ye Luo wondered if the Gold Silk Wood could indeed survive in such an environment?

Of course, he knew that the Gold Silk Wood wasn’t an ordinary tree. It didn’t need photosynthesis like Earth plants, and anything could happen in the realm of cultivators.

This place’s environment exceeded Ye Luo’s expectations.

His physical body was feeling overwhelmed—this hadn’t happened in a long time.

Back then, it was precisely the harsh environment of the South Territory that rapidly enhanced his physical prowess.

Now, the previously harsh environment for ordinary cultivators had no effect on Ye Luo.

But here, he rediscovered the feeling from when he first arrived in the South Territory, and slightly regretted not bringing Nuonuo. For other cultivators, this was a forbidden area, but for Body Cultivators, it was a paradise.

In the Martial Realm, Body Cultivators were rare, and this place was not easily endured by anyone. One must reach Nuonuo’s level of body refinement to endure.

Moreover, not all Body Refining Techniques were self-torturing; other cultivators might damage their foundation.

Thus, the Great Saint Physique was truly an unparalleled Divine Skill.

It’s unknown what realm the mighty creator of this technique reached.

Ye Luo glanced at the sky. In the distance, the Law Strength was more violent. Here, no matter the level of the Body Cultivator, as long as the body can endure, effects can be achieved.

Thus, he became cautious. In such a fixed-location forbidden area, other strong Body Cultivators surely knew of this treasure land!

So, there is a chance other Body Cultivators are here, and they may be those elder body-refining monsters!

If so, Ye Luo faces increased danger here.

Despite relying mainly on body refining strength, facing high-rank Body Cultivators here, his advantage diminishes.

He’s only here for the Gold Silk Wood and need not clash with those masters.