Chapter 1701: Chapter 1733: Inside the Battlefield
Qin Tian said calmly, the Secret Realm space tearing a massive passage, making many cultivators long for it deeply.
A completely unexplored Ancient Battlefield is an absolute treasure trove for cultivators. Even if they uncover just a small old item, it would be a major gain worth the endeavor.
After all, the Ancient Battlefield is where peerless masters once fought. Any remaining treasures, no matter how ruined, surpass the value of ordinary precious items by far.
The crowd entered one after another, stepping into the space fissure.
"Let’s go in."
Li Xiaobai said, leading the Qin Family cultivators into the crack.
The surrounding scenery changed swiftly, stepping forward felt like entering a new world.
What they saw was lush green scenery, full of birds and flowers, forming a stark contrast with the desolation outside.
The major family forces cautiously stayed where they were, not acting rashly.
As the last person entered, the massive space rift behind slowly closed, only to reopen after ten days.
"The Qin Family surely has a winning strategy this time. As the first to discover the Ancient Battlefield, the Family Head must have already thoroughly understood its interior, right?"
This was spoken by someone from the Lei Family, a silver-haired young cultivator hinted.
He was the Elder leading the Lei Family on this occasion.
The scene above Abyssal City in recent days was too shocking. Afterwards, they learned that the Qin Family Head had long been on good terms with the beings from beyond, closely interacting.
It seems this Ancient Battlefield has long been theirs for the taking.
"Come on now, we’re all entering the Ancient Battlefield for the first time. I hope everyone can cooperate sincerely and put aside old grievances."
The Qin Family Elder cupped his hands, smiling cheerfully.
After the event with those massive hands from beyond, Abyssal City, and even the entire Abyssal Domain, were utterly controlled by Qin Tian’s dictates. His Qin Family feared no one.
"Of course, of course, in that case, how about our families travel together?"
"Our Lei Family is willing to follow right behind the Qin Family, as long as we can have a taste of the soup."
The Lei Family Elder laughed heartily, displaying a look of respect and compliance.
Everyone understood each other’s intentions. The Ancient Battlefield was full of dangers, so they brought only a few elites to explore first, to prevent heavy losses. This was the standard routine for families exploring a Secret Realm.
But the Qin Family was different; they brought hundreds of people at once, even a hundred guards as cannon fodder, clearly well-prepared. Letting the Qin Family take the lead was the best choice.
"Not at all, not at all. The battlefield is so vast, it’s unimaginable. Just the Secret Realm outside is full of treasures, and the treasures inside the battlefield are likely countless."
"Today, the purpose of all families coming here is to explore resources, so it’s natural to spread out and search for treasures independently without getting in each other’s way. Otherwise, if an ancient relic is discovered, uneven resource distribution could easily lead to misunderstandings."
The Qin Family Elder said gently, loudly.
Once inside the Ancient Battlefield, it became the domain of his Qin Family, directly taking the initiative.
Qin Tian had already given several elders a Treasure Map, more detailed than the one in Li Xiaobai’s hands, as his map marked only two relics while theirs was almost fully marked.
"Upon entering the battlefield, the Rule Power at the core of the battlefield is still unclear, so be careful in all matters. The Qin Family sees fate ahead, so we’ll choose this path."
The Qin Family Elder led the team, heading deeper into the forest, pushing Li Xiaobai to the rear, staying with the younger family members.
Other families, seeing this, exchanged glances and immediately followed.
"Isn’t it a coincidence? Our family also feels this path seems particularly fateful."
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After a quarter of an hour, the cultivators marched in a long line.
The Qin Family led the way, the Lei Family was second, and the other families were at the rear.
Li Xiaobai recalled the Treasure Map’s route in his mind and asked, "This path doesn’t seem to be the route on the map. Have we veered off course?"
"Young one, your task is just to guard our family’s offspring. There’s no need to worry about other things, just honestly follow."
The Qin Family elders said coldly, their attitude completely different from outside.
Outside, they had to give Qin Tian face, but inside, who would let a mere junior lead, someone who only had skills in disguises and fanning flames, without many skills otherwise?
It’s truly baffling what the Family Head was thinking, entrusting the team to a junior cultivator.
"That’s right, you’re lucky to even be here. Have you forgotten how you caused Younger Brother Yu’s death?"
"I said we would settle this account with you sooner or later."
"Stay put and silent, and see how I’ll deal with you when we arrive!"
Qin Ming and others whispered in Li Xiaobai’s ear.
Li Xiaobai remained silent; he was not in the mood to argue with these juniors. The Qin Family’s route was clear, indicating a treasure spot ahead.
Qin Tian hadn’t told him the truth; the Treasure Map he was given was just the tip of the iceberg, with hidden intentions.
The team proceeded without any danger along the way. Besides a faint sense of crisis from the vegetation in the forest, there were no issues.
After half an hour.
Everyone arrived outside a magnificent golden palace.
This palace was extraordinary, its walls covered with various mirrors, which reflected their figures from a distance.
A large plaque above the hall bore three large characters: Battle God Temple!
"This world used to be a dojo for a mighty figure, ultimately becoming a place of decisive battle due to foreign invasion."
"This palace nurtures and enhances cultivators, promising tremendous benefits upon entering."
The Qin Family Elder stopped and said calmly.
The cultivators from various families approached, gathering around the palace.
"Let’s go in and take a look!"
The Lei Family cultivator said.
"Treasures are right in front of us, charge forward, young lads!"
The excitement among the families was high; they were eager to storm in.
Though they spoke boldly and passionately, not a single person moved.
Everyone knew what was on each other’s minds, wishing someone else would go first, and when their little ploys were seen through, they weren’t embarrassed, instead blaming each other.
"Weren’t we supposed to go together?"
"Qin Family takes the lead, and we Lei Family will follow right after."
"Don’t dilly-dally, we have to go in eventually. Early death or late death, death is inevitable."
"Then why don’t you die first?"
The cultivators quarreled incessantly.
The Qin Family Elder waved his hand, letting a few guards enter first to explore.
They only knew where the treasure spot was, but what dangers lay within, they had to discover themselves.
All disputes among families ceased immediately, all eyes turned to the grand hall.
The guards stepped in, and the entire hall buzzed continuously, a few golden lights flashed quickly, and then nothing else happened.
After waiting a moment, the Qin Family Elder took out an item and examined it briefly: "Their Soul Lamps have not gone out, they’re still alive."
"The interior is probably some kind of test of predicament, let’s go in!"