The Ruins Giant City sprawls in this gray space like an ancient fierce beast, filled with a vast and timeless aura.

Nowadays, this Ruins City is occupied by major forces of the Anlin Star System, with the two largest factions being the Five Primus Sect and the Hexagram Sect, holding control over the Waste City.

To the east of the Waste City, sixty kilometers from the edge of the city, a natural storm barrier separates the ruined city from the space beyond.

Majestic tornadoes raged the land, the heavy barrier piercing through heaven and earth. At this moment, in front of the natural barrier, a group stands in the air, staring at the storm barrier in front of them, each face showing a hint of gravity.

"Go!"

One among them crooked his middle two fingers, softly shouting, and a blue flying sword streaked out like a blue hawk, plunging into the storm barrier. It advanced about half a meter before a crisp sound was heard, and the blue sword was forcefully reduced to dust by the storm's sand, disappearing without a trace.

Even the cultivator controlling the treasure sword through magic turned pale, immediately retracting his True Yuan, as the storm's violent energy seemed to possess some sort of spirituality, capable of attacking the spellcaster's body through the True Yuan connecting the sword. Fortunately, he severed the True Yuan connection in time, or else he might have been implicated.

Witnessing this scene, the few people standing in the air showed a stern expression.

"Brother Guo, judging by the looks of it, although the sharpness of the storm inside has weakened considerably, trying to pass through smoothly will still require some sacrifices. We can manage it, but the brothers and sisters of the Star Sea Level Realm may find it... too difficult." Xue Chen's gaze fell on the person at the forefront of the group, pondering. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

Among the crowd, at the forefront, a young man dressed in immaculate attire, holding a folded fan, opened and closed it, resembling an ancient elegant nobleman. His facial features are quite handsome. He smiled and said, "The power of the storm barrier has been steadily weakening. At this speed, we should be able to pass within a few days. Since we can't cross yet, the people of the Five Primus Sect won't be able to cross either. Let's wait a few days before setting off."

"There's only this option now." Xue Chen nodded.

The youth in immaculate attire was none other than Guo Lu, the chief disciple of the Hexagram Sect, currently the central figure in the Waste City among the Hexagram Sect. Despite his young age, he has already reached an Intermediate Star System Level Cultivation Realm. Even some elders within the Sect regard him with respect, both in strength and influence, making him very much trusted by the disciples of the Hexagram Sect.

"But I've heard the fellow from the Five Primus Sect is in seclusion, seemingly refining a Corpse Master. If he succeeds, I fear we..." A woman in purple dress pouted, her pretty face showing a hint of melancholy.

"Even if he refines a Star System Level Corpse Demon, do you think our senior brother will be afraid?" Another woman in green clothes scoffed.

These two were also known to Lin Mo, Jing Xiao, and Le Qian.

"Alright, no need to worry about the Five Primus Sect for now. Let's first prepare ourselves to wait for the storm to weaken, so we can directly pass through here to reach the central area. I think our Master will meet us there as well." Guo Lu announced loudly.

...

In the subsequent three days, Lin Mo traveled to and fro the trading square, exchanging purified Netherworld Stone for Nether Origin Stones, then returned to his small house to continue purifying the Nether Origin Stones. Through such exchanges, Lin Mo quickly increased the number of Netherworld Stones in his possession. In just three days, he had already collected eleven hundred pure Netherworld Stones, far surpassing his needs to advance to a Second Seal Nether Pattern Master.

"Brother!"

A rugged, hearty voice echoed from behind Lin Mo. Lin Mo halted his steps, turned around, and smiled, "Brother Hu."

Behind him was a robust man with a beard, imposing in stature, carrying a giant axe taller than a person. Just this appearance alone could intimidate many. Lin Mo had a good impression of him; when a conflict arose with Wu Yu, he stood up and spoke on Lin Mo's behalf.

Over the past few days of exchanging Netherworld Stones at the square, Lin Mo got acquainted with him. The man was named Hu Kuang, a High-level Star Sea Level cultivation realm, seeking treasures on Zihuan Star, inadvertently entered this space, belonging to the 'free people' category.

Aside from the Hexagram Sect and Five Primus Sect, the two supreme forces in the Waste City, there were also a group of small forces or 'free people'. They had no background, formed their own groups, and even if they wanted to join either side, they were met with resistance because the Hexagram Sect and Five Primus Sect did not need them.

"Brother Lin Tanyu, come over to chat..." Hu Kuang pulled Lin Mo into a secluded corner, glanced around cautiously, and with True Yuan as a barrier, isolated others from overhearing, "Brother Lin Tanyu, the past few days, people from the Five Primus Sect have been probing your whereabouts. Do you know why they haven't retaliated against you?"

"Why?" Lin Mo frowned, puzzled.

"Because the chief disciple of the Five Primus Sect and three other Star System Level Early Stage strongmen are in seclusion, I hear they're refining a powerful Corpse Master. Brother Lin Tanyu, your strength is formidable, but two fists can't defeat four hands. You should leave soon!" Hu Kuang advised.

The saying "two fists can't defeat four hands" is putting it nicely. Hu Kuang didn't explicitly say that Lin Mo wasn't a match for Star System Level experts, not to mention the Five Primus Sect also had an Intermediate Star System Level expert. Leaving the Waste City might face beasts, but there's still a slim chance of survival, whereas if the Five Primus Sect acts, Lin Mo would surely perish without a trace.

"Thank you, Brother Hu, for reminding me. However, if the Five Primus Sect wants to cause me trouble, I'm confident that I, Lin Tanyu, can fight them." Lin Mo's heart warmed, expressing gratitude by clasping his fists.

Within the Waste City, many knew of his feud with the Five Primus Sect, and even more so, these days he had been exchanging Netherworld Stones at the square, gaining some notoriety. Others avoided engaging him in conversation for fear of implicating themselves due to the Five Primus Sect's influence. Hu Kuang's reminder made Lin Mo regard him as a friend.

"Brother Lin Tanyu, I'm doing this for your own good, take care." Hu Kuang nodded, secretly sighed in his heart. Despite Lin Mo's High-level Star Sea Realm, able to defeat Wu Yu with one punch, showing signs of genius, geniuses often have an inherent arrogance. Since the two are not deeply acquainted, Hu Kuang couldn't interfere too much; he had already warned Lin Mo, and if Lin Mo insisted on not leaving, there's nothing he could do.

After bidding farewell to Hu Kuang, Lin Mo returned to his small house.

Eleven hundred pure Netherworld Stones piled up here, shimmering with bright purple, emitting rich Netherworld Power to the extreme, flowing like a river endlessly. Lin Mo 'immersed' himself in the purple aura, inhaling some Netherworld Power with every breath, feeling revitalized.

"These Netherworld Stones must help me break through to the Second Seal Nether Pattern Master's realm!"

Lin Mo closed his eyes and slowly operated his cultivation technique, the True Yuan forming a whirlpool force within him. Opening his mouth, a fierce swallowing force erupted, absorbing a continuous stream of purple Netherworld Power into his body like a blue whale absorbing water. After circulating for a cycle, it gathered in the Purple Flame Mark on his back, increasingly dark and rich, as if transformed into a truly burning Purple Fire.

With this rapid absorption, the purple aura in the room also thinned, and after a whole day, the mountain-like Netherworld Stones eventually turned completely transparent, followed by a continuous cracking sound, fully fragmented into powder.

The wonderful will continue tomorrow.