Chapter 568: Chapter 551: The Dream Returns, First Forbidden Area Mission (Part 2)

"Perhaps when he gathers enough energy, next time in the dream, I will be able to see who he really is, and the purpose of dragging me into the dream."

Qin An just thought a little, and deduced the current situation from the known clues.

He didn’t think any further and then planned to accept a task.

The dream remains without any clues, and only when it opens again next time can he see the true face of that shadow in the dream.

Since that’s the case, he might as well ignore these dreams for now and focus on accepting a task first.

Right now, enhancing his strength is the most important thing.

Afterward, Qin An first took out the Forbidden Land Envoy token and began to filter through the tasks he wanted to accept using it.

The method of acceptance was actually similar to that of the Mountain Patrol Commander, all through the token.

When Qin An’s mind sank into the token, a light screen that only he could see immediately appeared before him.

Lines of tasks were flashing on it.

The Forbidden Land Historians are also divided into three levels: copper, silver, and gold.

Qin An is currently just a Forbidden Land Copper Envoy, so he can only take on those small-scale forbidden area tasks.

However, for Qin An, these forbidden area tasks are even more rewarding than the tasks of a Mountain Patrol Commander.

But there weren’t many such tasks, after all, the purpose of the Forbidden Land Envoy is to maintain the stability of each forbidden area, so as Chen Liuyun told him, when there are no forbidden area tasks, the Forbidden Land Envoy would become a Mountain Patrol Commander and take on their tasks to gain achievements.

Qin An thought for a moment and started searching these tasks.

There were indeed not many tasks, and some had already been completed.

Soon, Qin An found a task suitable for him among these few tasks.

In a mountain range not far from the Celestial Cloud Path, there is a small forbidden area called the Forbidden Land of Extreme Heat.

As the name suggests, this Forbidden Land of Extreme Heat has an extremely high temperature inside.

Even ordinary practitioners would find it very uncomfortable, with those of lower cultivation even being roasted into dried corpses.

The reason for publishing this task is that the faction near the Evil Extermination Bureau is currently at a disadvantage and needs help from the bureau.

The task also detailed the participants of this mission, with a total of five members joining in.

Including Qin An, there are six members.

And six members is the maximum number for this task.

After a brief consideration, Qin An accepted this task.

After making all necessary preparations, he first went to the Evil Extermination Bureau to retrieve a fast horse, and then hurried towards the location of the Forbidden Land of Extreme Heat.

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The Forbidden Land of Extreme Heat is located in a mountain range not far from the Celestial Cloud Path, this range is called the Bird Hanging Range.

Though the range is not large, the scenery is very beautiful, and many common people often come here to gather herbs and hunt.

Qin An rode the fast horse to the nearest post station and left it with the station official.

He then chose to travel on foot.

The road there was without any danger.

When Qin An arrived at the outskirts of the Forbidden Land of Extreme Heat, he could already feel the temperature was higher than usual.

Now it was already the cold winter season, everyone was dressed warmly, but Qin An felt a bit of scorching heat on his body as he got closer to the Forbidden Land of Extreme Heat.

Fortunately, as a cultivator, even if there was a scorching sensation, it did not affect him in the slightest.

Outside the entrance of the forbidden area, there were already five Forbidden Land Envoys waiting.

Unlike the Mountain Patrol Commanders, the Forbidden Land Envoys had no competitive relationship with each other.

Thus, there was a tacit understanding among the Forbidden Land Envoys that when the number of people was sufficient, everyone would rush to the entrance and gather there.

Once the number was complete, they would go into the forbidden area together.

Ahead, at the entrance of the forbidden area, there were three men and two women.

Each person carried a slight indifference as if they were indifferent to everything.

The arrival of Qin An immediately drew the attention of these five people.

They all turned their eyes to Qin An.

At this moment, Qin An walked slowly into their line of sight, found a spot, and stood there.

Just after he stood firm, one of the three men stepped forward.

This person wore a black outfit, had delicate features, a long sword hanging at his waist, and exuded the terrifying cultivation of the Element Transformation Realm, having been someone who forged supreme foundations making his cultivation more refined.

The other four were similar.

After all, everyone who became a Forbidden Land Envoy was elite among elites.

The man stepped forward, first introduced himself, and then began to introduce the other four.

Qin An got a general understanding of these five people.

The man with the long sword was named Liu Xuanming, the other two men were Wu Deshu and Guan Dahai.

The two women were called Liu Xiu and Chen Yue.

Each person was in the Element Transformation Realm, all being veterans who had been part of the Forbidden Land Envoy for a long time.

Qin An thought for a while and also introduced himself.

Although Qin An’s identity was known by many in the Evil Extermination Bureau, the Forbidden Land Envoys were not usually there, so when they heard Qin An say his name, there was no change in their expression.

After Qin An finished his introduction, Liu Xuanming spoke first: "The specific task requirements will be known only after we go into the Forbidden Land of Extreme Heat and meet the people inside."

"This time, the situation in the Forbidden Land of Extreme Heat is likely very dangerous, so much so that they didn’t even have time to tell the specifics to the Evil Extermination Bureau."

According to the usual practice, the details would be communicated beforehand when there was a task.

After all, knowing oneself and the enemy ensures a hundred battles without defeat.

Today’s task is different though, indicating greater danger involved.

Qin An remained silent. As a newly joined Forbidden Land Envoy, he was not too familiar with the various aspects of being a Forbidden Land Envoy.

Therefore, at this time, saying less and observing and doing more was the right approach for him.

The others did not speak as Liu Xuanming planned to lead.

Everyone was a Forbidden Land Envoy, and the aim was to work together to complete the tasked duties, gain achievements, and maintain the stability of the forbidden zones, so it didn’t matter who led.

As long as the task could be completed.

If Liu Xuanming performed poorly later on, he would step back and let someone else lead.

Then, everyone, without any further ado, headed towards the Forbidden Land of Extreme Heat together.

As they stood outside the Forbidden Land of Extreme Heat, they could already feel the scorching temperature.

When Qin An and others stepped inside, the temperature immediately spread tenfold.

Ordinary people entering would instantly succumb to heatstroke and dehydration.

Even cultivators below the Element Transformation Realm would need to gather their Void Essence to resist the extreme heat.

Void Essence would be consumed every moment.

But fortunately, everyone was in the Element Transformation Realm, so the circulating Void Essence in their bodies could block the intense heat.

The scenery inside was similar to the outside, except for the unbearable high temperature.

This was Qin An’s first time taking on a task, so he was quite curious about everything around him.

While he was observing, Liu Xuanming started speaking.

"Everyone, let’s follow this path first and find the faction allied with the Evil Extermination Bureau."

In any forbidden area, those allied with the Evil Extermination Bureau were human forces, and naturally, their opponents were the Demon Pseudo-Gods.

This was an unchanging truth.

Of course, there were instances where some humans became traitors.

Wu Deshu frowned and said, "I always feel something’s not right."

Guan Dahai also responded, "Yes, Wu and I have taken on this task before, and the temperature here is indeed higher than before."

Liu Xiu frowned slightly, "It’s not my first time here either, and the temperature is indeed much higher, as if something is causing it to rise."

Chen Yue shook her head, "It’s my first time here, I’m not sure, but if you think there’s something wrong, feel free to say it."

Qin An silently waited for the others to discuss and come to a conclusion.

Liu Xuanming was about to speak.

But at that moment, an anomaly suddenly appeared...