Chapter 1700: Chapter 1732: The Ancient Battlefield Opens
Qin Tian spoke, expressing his hope that Li Xiaobai could accompany the younger generation of the Qin Family to the Ancient Battlefield, ensuring their safety.
He had a significant relationship with Ye Wushuang and had stirred up chaos in the Qin Family residence several times, leaving them bewildered. Even the Great Elder failed to see through his disguise, indicating that this seemingly young cultivator was not a simple character, and his cultivation level was likely unfathomable.
“The Ancient Battlefield supposedly holds secrets, with rumors linking it to the Ancient Starry Sky Road. The Family Head wouldn’t be trying to use me to uncover the secrets of this road, would he?”
Li Xiaobai’s eyes sparkled with interest; this time, the Ancient Battlefield unexpectedly appeared within the Secret Realm newly discovered by Qin Tian.
Even the Giant Spirit God appeared at the entrance of the Ancient Battlefield, making it difficult to imagine what secrets lay within.
“Nonsense, I merely wish for the younger generation of the family to gain experience from this, and if a friend like you assists them, their lives will be secure. Upon resolution of this matter, I will prepare a modest gift as a token of thanks.”
“Moreover, you wouldn’t want to come all this way to the Abyssal Domain just to be used by the Wu Clan and gain nothing, right?”
Qin Tian spoke slowly.
“Since the Family Head is so sincere, I cannot refuse. The lives of the younger generation of the Qin Family are in my hands; I will ensure they return alive.”
Li Xiaobai nodded, a smile unconsciously appearing on his face. With Qin Tian’s assistance, he could obtain firsthand information about the Ancient Battlefield.
However, it seemed he had been swayed by the other party, who knew of his greed and offered an irresistible olive branch.
Given Qin Tian’s status as the first to discover and explore the Secret Realm, he likely already knew that the Ancient Battlefield contained areas fraught with danger, and now wanted Li to accompany the younger generation to act as a pathfinder, possibly as cannon fodder.
Thinking back, even the corpse of the Giant Spirit God hadn’t been taken away, likely part of preparations to attract cultivators upon the next opening of the Ancient Battlefield.
“Thus, I will rely on you, my young friend. The battlefield will open in three days, and later, servants will prepare the resources you need for the battlefield.”
Qin Tian handed Li Xiaobai a token and gifted him a separate courtyard, allowing him freedom of movement within the Qin Family.
…
A quarter of an hour later.
Li Xiaobai smoothly moved into the largest residence of the Qin Family.
Qin Tian was indeed attentive, treating him with courtesy upon realizing his unusual relationship with Ye Wushuang.
Unfortunately, this mere residence did not impress Li Xiaobai.
Abyssal City, and indeed the whole Abyssal Domain, had no prospects worth exploiting. He already controlled the entrance to the passageway, and Qin Tian’s understanding of Ye Wushuang wasn’t thorough enough.
Once this matter was settled, he might have to return to the Pure Land to seek Sixth Senior Brother’s help, wondering why the man and his dog seemed so energized, battling the Buddha Lord for so long.
“Knock knock.”
The door was knocked, and it turned out to be servants sent by Qin Tian to deliver resources.
Nominally intended for the Ancient Battlefield, they were essentially a goodwill fee.
Li Xiaobai opened the door, only to be dumbfounded by the arrival of three young ladies from the Qin Family instead of servants.
Qin Xiufang, Qin Yi, Qin Xue.
“Brother Li, father specifically dispatched us to present the resources to you, young master.”
“Young Master Li, for your willingness to put aside past grievances and assist my sisters in the Ancient Battlefield, I am utterly grateful.”
Qin Xiufang slightly bowed, speaking with unusual courtesy and respect.
“No trouble at all. As long as you behave, I won’t let you down.”
Li Xiaobai collected the resources, glanced briefly, and said with a smiling expression.
Qin Tian wished to use beauty to win him over, going as far as to offer his daughters, but the resources provided were quite substantial and tempting.
“You can leave now. Call if you need me.”
Li Xiaobai ejected the three women from the room and closed the door, having no interest in wasting time with these young ones.
Outside, the three young women were infuriated, having come to negotiate under Qin Tian’s command, yet being treated like this was unprecedented in their lives.
“This Li person truly doesn’t appreciate kindness, putting on airs!”
“It’s just entering the Ancient Battlefield, as young masters ourselves, I don’t believe our Qin Family cultivators can’t protect us!”
“I don’t know what the Family Head is thinking, insisting on having this guy accompany us!”
“Let’s find Senior Brother Qin Ming; in three days on the battlefield, let’s give this Li brat some extra attention!”
Inside the room.
Li Xiaobai inventoried the resources Qin Tian sent, finding abundant rare earth resources totaling a million, along with various strange-looking magic treasures.
There were hooks, shovels, and some quirky little gadgets, plus a map.
The map outlined the general layout of the Ancient Battlefield interior and marked two treasure locations. One was a large grave needing the Reincarnation Hook to open the tomb door and a shovel to dig a passageway.
The other was a treasure hall with no specific information recorded.
As he expected, Qin Tian had explored once and identified the locations of two treasure vaults, providing resources aimed at these two treasured sites.
“In three days, I’ll have the Qin Family cultivators scout the way. I will not be the cannon fodder.”
“However, this map looks somewhat familiar.”
…
Three days swiftly passed.
Outside Abyssal City.
The Secret Realm location.
It was teeming with people. The news of the new battlefield’s imminent opening had spread throughout the Abyssal Domain, with practically all sect cultivators eager to enter and seize the opportunity.
But entry required a token, and only a small portion of the forces could ultimately enter.
Li Xiaobai waited outside with the younger generation of the Qin Family, led by four Qin Family Elders and hundreds of Qin Family guards, presenting an intimidating lineup no one dared provoke.
“I heard that the Family Head entrusted the Qin Family’s actions to Young Master Li here. We are only here to assist; if needed, just let us know.”
“Yes, indeed, the young ladies have instructed us well, and we will definitely follow the young master’s orders.”
The Elders spoke to Li Xiaobai, their eyes brimming with deep malice.
This little guy had caused chaos in the Qin Family; they could not trust him. Once inside the battlefield, they planned to eliminate him swiftly.
“Then I shall rely on you; once inside, do not hold Li back.”
Li Xiaobai nodded casually, as if it was natural.
Enraging Qin Ming and others, their faces turned livid.
“It’s opening, Qin Family Head is making a move!”
The surrounding cultivators shouted at the sky.
Qin Tian hovered in the sky, tracing special symbols in the void with his hands, resembling a pair of eyes, causing the space within the Secret Realm to stir violently, tearing open a gigantic abyss leading to the battlefield.
“The time limit is only ten days. After ten days, the battlefield entrance will reopen, and if you can’t exit in time, you’ll have little chance to escape later.”
“There will be more opportunities to access the battlefield, so don’t get greedy!”
“Everyone, set off now.”