Chapter 505: The Mysterious Ancient Tower of the Forbidden Land

Heifeng's eyes flashed with a hint of sharp light: "You mean, we will turn Taiyin Shengdi into part of our Lihu City?"

Huang Daxian smiled faintly: "Why not? Taiyin Shengdi has a superior geographical location; if we can incorporate it into our territory, it will bring immeasurable benefits to the development of our Lihu City."

Their conversation revealed their grand ambitions; they were not satisfied with merely the present victory, but were considering how to transform this victory into longer-term benefits.

In the following days, Heifeng and Huang Daxian began to implement their plan.

They first screened the cultivators of Taiyin Shengdi, enrolling those willing to surrender into the Lihu City army, while those who firmly resisted were detained awaiting further disposition.

At the same time, they organized a group of artisans and cultivators to begin repairing the buildings and facilities damaged in the battle at Taiyin Shengdi.

They knew that only by restoring the cultivation environment of Taiyin Shengdi could the cultivators here truly be won over.

Furthermore, they established a secret passage connecting Taiyin Shengdi and Lihu City, ensuring that information and resources could flow quickly between the two places.

This passage not only strengthens the connection between the two places, but also allows rapid deployment of troops when needed to respond to possible crises.

Thanks to the efforts of Heifeng and Huang Daxian, the situation in Taiyin Shengdi gradually stabilized.

Although some cultivators of Taiyin Shengdi still harbored dissatisfaction, under Heifeng and Huang Daxian's iron-fisted policies they dared not act rashly.

As time passed, the cultivators of Taiyin Shengdi began to gradually accept reality.

They discovered that although the leadership had changed, their cultivation was not significantly affected.

On the contrary, thanks to Lihu City's resources and support, their cultivation conditions were even better than before.

Some cultivators who originally harbored dissatisfaction began to change their attitude, actively participating in the reconstruction work of Taiyin Shengdi, hoping to obtain better development opportunities under the new system.

Heifeng and Huang Daxian also noticed this change, and began consciously recruiting these cultivators to let them participate in higher-level decision-making.

They knew that only by truly integrating these cultivators into Lihu City could they ensure long-term peace and stability in Taiyin Shengdi.

Under the leadership of Heifeng and Huang Daxian, Taiyin Shengdi began to burst forth with new vitality.

On the training grounds, the sounds of cultivators practicing once again rang out, and the trading market also began to regain its former prosperity.

"Huang Daxian, look, our efforts have finally paid off." Heifeng stood at the edge of the training ground, watching those cultivators who were earnestly practicing, and said emotionally.

Huang Daxian nodded, his eyes flashing with satisfied light: "Yes, Heifeng, but we must also remain vigilant, not let temporary success cloud our judgment."

Heifeng took a deep breath, knowing Huang Daxian's words were correct.

Although they had achieved a stage‑by‑stage victory, the situation in the cultivation world changes constantly; we must remain vigilant at all times to ensure the prosperity and flourishing of Lihu City and Taiyin Shengdi.

"Rest assured, Huang Daxian." Heifeng's voice was full of determination: "The journey is far from over; continue following your footsteps until Lihu City becomes the overlord of the cultivation world."

Huang Daxian smiled faintly, he patted Heifeng on the shoulder: "Good, Heifeng, let us work together and assist the Demon Master to create our glorious era."

Meanwhile.

In the depths of Tianji Shengyu lies a forbidden land shrouded in ancient legend, named the Netherworld Abyss.

Here, thick mist shrouds the area year‑round; legend says it hides endless danger and opportunity.

However, on an ordinary night, this forbidden land suddenly emitted a tremendous commotion that shook the entirety of Tianji Shengyu.

A dazzling beam of light tore through the night sky, illuminating the heavens above the Netherworld Abyss as if it were daytime.

Subsequently, a massive ancient tower slowly rose from the ground, its entire body exuding an ancient and mysterious aura, its surface covered with profound and inscrutable runes, as if forming a world unto itself.

The appearance of the ancient tower immediately drew the attention of all major powers in Tianji Shengyu.

They each dispatched scouts to the forbidden land, wanting to investigate further.

However, the emergence of the ancient tower seemed to foreshadow some unknown ominous sign; a chilling aura emanated from the tower, causing all living beings that approached it to feel a deep dread.

That ancient tower has nine levels, each emitting a different light, from the dimness at the base to the brilliance at the summit, as if symbolizing some stage of cultivation.

The runes on the tower's body flow with strange power; even from a distance one can sense the terrifying energy contained within.

Some cultivators attempted to decipher these runes, but soon they found themselves falling into a bizarre state, their minds dazed, as if their souls were about to be sucked into the tower.

Some cultivators even developed unexplained wounds on their bodies after contacting the runes, as if struck by an invisible force.

The tower's doors are tightly shut, as if waiting for a predestined person to open them. Yet whenever a cultivator approaches and tries to open the gate, they are met with a sudden attack, or are flung away by an invisible force, or are bewildered by a strange illusion, ultimately losing their sanity and dying madly.

After learning of the tower's mystery, the major powers of Tianji Shengyu each convened emergency meetings to discuss countermeasures.

The emergence of this ancient tower is by no means accidental; it may conceal some earth‑shattering secret, or a tremendous power.

"This ancient tower is probably a relic left from antiquity; inside it must surely contain endless opportunities." A chief of one faction said, the person in charge eyes flashing with greedy light.

"But we must not act rashly." Another chief warned, "Cultivators have already died while exploring the tower; any further entry must be undertaken with caution."

"That's right; we can first send some weaker cultivators to scout the path. If they return alive, we can then make plans." Someone proposed.

The major powers ultimately decided to first dispatch some cultivators to the ancient tower to scout the situation.

They hoped to discover some clues from it, or find a way to enter the tower.

The first wave of cultivators' expedition set out soon; under the arrangements of the various powers, they embarked on the journey to the ancient tower.

Among them, some volunteered, hoping to gain opportunity in the tower, while others were compelled to accept the task, their hearts filled with resignation.

These cultivators encountered various strange events in the process of approaching the tower.

Some cultivators suddenly disappeared en route, as if swallowed by the tower;

some cultivators suffered mysterious attacks around the tower, their bodies torn apart;

and some cultivators lost themselves in the tower's illusions, ultimately suffering mental collapse.

Despite this, some cultivators still managed to successfully enter the first level of the tower.

They discovered that each level of the tower is like an independent world, filled with various strange sights and dangerous creatures.

They explored within, searching for possible treasures and secrets.

However, these cultivators ultimately could not make it out of the tower alive.

They encountered an irresistible force within the tower, or were slain by its creatures, or fell victim to some bizarre mechanism.

Their corpses were found around the tower, their faces bearing expressions of terror, as if in their final moments they had witnessed something horrifying.

The few cultivators who managed to escape brought back to Tianji Shengyu the terrifying scenes from within the tower.

They recounted the various strange phenomena inside the tower, their words filled with fear and unease.

"That ancient tower holds great terror; as soon as one enters the first layer, they encounter unimaginable danger." A cultivator said tremblingly, eyes full of fear.

"The creatures inside are powerful and bizarre; our strength is like child's play before them." Another cultivator added, still bearing wounds from the ancient tower.

"Moreover, the environment inside the ancient tower is constantly changing, as if some will is controlling everything." A female cultivator said, her voice hinting at despair.

These cultivators' accounts made all major forces in the Tianji Shengyu feel unprecedented pressure.

They realized this ancient tower was no ordinary treasure; its power far exceeded their imagination.

The appearance of the ancient tower and the failure of the first wave of cultivators quickly caused a huge commotion in the Tianji Shengyu, leaving people both curious and fearful of its mystery and danger.

"What is the origin of this ancient tower? Why does it possess such tremendous power?" A cultivator asked doubtfully.

"Could it be that this ancient tower truly hides some earth-shattering secret?" Another cultivator speculated.

"No matter what, we cannot let cultivators die pointlessly again." A leader of a force said, a flash of determination in his eyes.

The major forces began to reassess the danger of the ancient tower; they decided to unite, jointly research countermeasures, and find a way to deal with the ancient tower.

In the following days, the cultivators of the Tianji Shengyu began a study targeting the ancient tower.

They gathered all information related to the ancient tower, trying to find some clues from it.

At the same time, they also sought out cultivators who had previously entered the ancient tower, hoping to obtain more information from them.

However, the secret of the ancient tower seems far more complex than they imagined.

Although they had made great efforts, the truth of the ancient tower remained deeply hidden in the mist, making it impossible to peer into; its mysterious power continually made all cultivators wary.

However, just when the rare celestial phenomenon of the sun and moon appearing together occurred, the ancient tower again underwent an anomaly.

In the sky, the light of the sun and moon intertwined, forming a strange beam of light that shone straight upon the ancient tower.

Suddenly, the ancient tower emitted a deafening roar; the runes on its body began to flicker wildly, as if activated by some unknown power.

A strong surge of energy burst from the tower, sweeping across the entire forbidden zone; even cultivators far at the edge of the Tianji Shengyu could feel this palpitation-inducing power.

With the ancient tower's anomaly, an extremely cold aura emanated from within, as if even time could be frozen.

Ice and snow fell from the heavens; the temperature inside the forbidden zone plummeted, the ground covered in a thick layer of frost, and all signs of life were mercilessly wiped out at that moment.

At that moment, the gate of the ancient tower slowly opened, a powerful aura emanated from within, accompanied by low, deep roars.

Thereafter, a huge figure emerged from the ancient tower; its form was indistinct, but the overwhelming bloodthirsty aura it exuded made all living beings feel a deep fear.

This is an ancient deity; its body is composed of ice and snow, its eyes flashing with cold blue light.

Its existence seems destined for slaughter; with a casual swing of the ice frost greatsword in its hand, it can utterly destroy a swath of life.

The appearance of the ancient tower spirit plunged the entire Tianji Shengyu into panic; it rampaged without restraint in the forbidden zone, leaving no living thing in its wake.

Its ice frost greatsword can destroy not only the flesh but also freeze the soul, leaving those it slays with no chance of reincarnation.

The news quickly spread throughout the Tianji Shengyu; cultivators halted their practice, their hearts filled with fear.

The power of this ancient tower spirit far exceeded their imagination; its appearance foretold that a great disaster was imminent.

"What monster is this? Its power is actually so terrifying!" A cultivator said in horror, his voice trembling.

"We must take immediate action, otherwise the entire Tianji Shengyu will face catastrophe!" Another cultivator said anxiously.

However, faced with the ancient tower spirit's immense power, the cultivators felt an unprecedented helplessness.

They tried to organize and launch attacks on the ancient tower spirit, but all their attacks were like a stone sinking into the sea, utterly unable to inflict any harm.

The ancient tower spirit's ice frost greatsword easily tore through the cultivators' defenses, slaying them one by one.

Its eyes held no emotion whatsoever, only endless coldness and bloodlust.

It seemed to enjoy this slaughter; each kill made its power grow stronger.

The cultivators' fear began to spread; they started to flee in all directions, hoping to escape the pursuit of the ancient tower spirit.

However, the ancient tower spirit's speed was extremely fast; its figure darted through the forbidden zone, mercilessly reaping lives.

"We can't escape, we can't escape!" A cultivator shouted in despair, his eyes filled with tears.

"Could it be that we really have to die here?" Another cultivator's voice choked with sobs.

Under the slaughter of the ancient tower spirit, the cultivators of the Tianji Shengyu began to experience true fear.

They began to doubt whether this ancient tower spirit was truly something they could oppose.

Rumble…

However, just as the cultivators fell into despair, some powerful cultivators stepped forward.

They knew that if they did not quickly find a way to deal with the ancient tower spirit, the entire Tianji Shengyu would be on the brink of annihilation.

"We cannot just give up like this; we must find a way to deal with it!" A cultivator shouted loudly, his voice carrying a hint of resolve.

"Exactly, cultivators are by nature those who defy heaven; we cannot be devoured by fear!" Another cultivator echoed.

These cultivators began to unite, using their wisdom and strength to seek the weak point of the ancient tower spirit.

They knew that only by finding the ancient tower spirit's weak point could they possibly defeat it.

Under the leadership of these cultivators, the cultivators of the Tianji Shengyu began to rally, organizing themselves, employing formations and magic treasures to launch wave after wave of attacks on the ancient tower spirit.

Although the ancient tower spirit's power was great, under the cultivators' relentless efforts it also began to show signs of fatigue.

The cultivators saw hope; their attacks grew more fierce, and the ancient tower spirit was successfully sealed by them.

Its body was bound by chains of runes and sent back into the ancient tower.

The gate of the ancient tower closed again, and that cold aura gradually dissipated.

The cultivators of the Tianji Shengyu finally breathed a sigh of relief, their hearts filled with gratitude.

The appearance of the ancient tower spirit brought a great disaster to the Tianji Shengyu; this incident did not cause all experienced cultivators to become careless.