Ning Cangtian nodded, accepting the salute.
"Xu Chuan, a gap has been opened in the ancient battlefield's grand array. We can enter anytime from now on. Are you ready?"
Ning Cangtian looked at Xu Chuan and asked.
"I'm ready!"
Xu Chuan replied affirmatively.
"In that case, let's begin!"
"Once you enter, if you encounter Xu Chuan, obey his command in all actions!"
Ning Cangtian said, then with a wave of his hand, a doorway the size of a person appeared before everyone.
Through this doorway, Xu Chuan could see boundless demonic energy and thick malevolent aura shrouding the desolate battlefield.
"This is an ancient battlefield where our Eastern Domain fought against the Demon Race!"
"At the center of this battlefield lies the sealed rift to the Demon Realm."
"You need to go there and investigate how these newly appearing demons are coming through."
"However, it is fraught with danger within, so be cautious!"
"Of course, there are opportunities within the ancient battlefield as well. Whether you can obtain them depends on yourselves."
"Also, I promise that anyone who emerges from the ancient battlefield can have one cleansing in the spiritual spring within my Great Wei clan's territory!"
Ning Cangtian introduced, finally making a promise.
This ancient battlefield was sealed beneath Chang'an City by powerful martial artists with their might.
Only the emperors of the Great Wei dynasty throughout the ages could open the gate leading into it.
Tens of thousands of years ago, the Demon Race invaded the Xuan Tian Continent en masse. Wherever a rift to the Demon Realm appeared, a battlefield would erupt.
That war raged fiercely, with heavy casualties among martial artists and untold suffering for ordinary people.
Ultimately, through the combined efforts of all, the Demon Race was repelled.
However, these rifts to the Demon Realm could not be completely sealed.
To prevent the resurgence of the Demon Race, they had to be sealed and suppressed one by one.
Furthermore, periodic inspections were required to check for any changes in the Demon Realm rifts.
This time, Ning Cangtian had discovered various anomalies within the ancient battlefield, which is why he summoned the prodigies of the capital to explore it.
For this reason, Ning Cangtian did not hesitate to promise those who emerged entry into the spiritual spring for cleansing their potential.
One must know that for that spiritual spring of the Great Wei royal family, even members of the Ning family needed to make significant contributions to the Great Wei before they could gain access.
Instantly, the eyes of many prodigies in the hall lit up with excitement.
Opportunities, great opportunities!
For this, they could not wait to enter the ancient battlefield.
The sooner they investigated the cause, the sooner they could emerge and enter the spiritual spring.
Therefore.
After Ning Cangtian finished speaking, these prodigies entered one by one, and with a flash, they disappeared.
When it was Xu Chuan's turn.
Suddenly, Ning Youci spoke.
"Father Emperor, your daughter also wishes to enter and help you resolve your worries!"
Upon hearing this, Ning Cangtian's brow furrowed.
Frankly, he did not wish for Ning Youci to enter this ancient battlefield.
Because it was fraught with danger, and even a Reincarnation Realm prodigy could fall within.
He could disregard others, but when it involved his daughter, he had to be extremely cautious.
"Ci'er, it's best you don't go. Stay in the palace and cultivate."
Ning Cangtian said.
"Father Emperor, please let me go."
Seeing that Ning Cangtian disagreed, Ning Youci directly employed her charm.
She walked to Ning Cangtian's side, took his arm, and swayed it, her face displaying a delicate expression.
Indeed.
The one who understood Ning Cangtian best was Ning Youci.
Under her coaxing, Ning Cangtian wore a look of helplessness.
"Alright, alright, then you may go!"
"However, be careful above all else!"
"When you encounter danger, don't be reluctant to use the life-saving items I gave you, understood?"
Ning Cangtian instructed.
"Thank you, Father Emperor!"
Ning Youci thanked him with a smile, then ran back to Xu Chuan's side.
Xu Chuan looked at Ning Youci for a while. He had never realized she had such a side before, finding it quite amusing.
On the other hand, Ning Youci, under Xu Chuan's prolonged gaze, her cheeks flushed, felt incredibly shy.
She lightly punched Xu Chuan's arm.
Only then did Xu Chuan snap back to reality.
"Xu Chuan, I entrust my daughter to you. You must ensure her safety!"
Ning Cangtian looked at Ning Youci, who seemed to be favoring Xu Chuan, then at Xu Chuan, his tone serious.
"I will not fail your trust!"
Xu Chuan nodded and said earnestly.
Even if Ning Cangtian hadn't said it, he would have done so.
Hearing this, Ning Cangtian finally smiled with satisfaction.
Then.
The two of them, together, entered the ancient battlefield.
The moment Xu Chuan stepped inside, his vision suddenly darkened, and the surrounding environment seemed to fade.
A moment later.
He was completely enveloped in darkness.
Whether it was an instant or a long time later, Xu Chuan's eyes suddenly perceived a light.
As he shifted his gaze towards it, the light abruptly enlarged.
Pop!
A sound like a bursting bubble echoed.
The next moment.
Xu Chuan felt his vision suddenly open up. When he looked around, he realized he had arrived in a brand new world!
However, he did not see Ning Youci. Clearly, she had been teleported elsewhere.
Xu Chuan was already accustomed to this situation.
He would be surprised if he entered such a place and wasn't separated.
Stepping into this place, Xu Chuan felt an endless influx of demonic energy and malevolent aura.
In an environment filled with demonic energy and malevolent aura, a martial artist's strength would be greatly suppressed.
However, these demonic energy and malevolent aura did not affect Xu Chuan in the slightest.
The Tai Chu Xuan Yang Scripture and the Great Sun Demon Body Refining Scripture he cultivated perfectly countered these two special energies.
What were called demonic energy and malevolent aura were merely forms of energy to Xu Chuan, no different from the external world.
After adapting, Xu Chuan began to observe his surroundings.
Everywhere he looked, there were broken weapons and armor, white bones, and countless corpses.
Some were from the human race, and some were from the demon race.
However, due to the immense age, they had lost their vitality. A gust of wind would turn them into scattered sand.
Within this battlefield, there were hills, ancient palaces, and abysses, but these things were all shattered.
It could be seen that in that distant era, a world-shattering war had erupted here.
"Is this the ancient battlefield?"
Looking at the ancient battlefield filled with demonic energy and malevolent aura before him, Xu Chuan couldn't help but murmur.
This was also his first time in the ancient battlefield.
Sensing the unyielding battle spirit that permeated the entire ancient battlefield, which could not dissipate even after hundreds of years.
Xu Chuan seemed to see countless human spirits still battling the demons in this ancient battlefield.
Such unyielding battle spirit made Xu Chuan respectfully awestruck.