Chapter 1312: Passing Ghost Domains Without Entering

As time passed, the malevolent aura pervading the outer regions of the Boundary River Treasure Domain gradually dissipated, and the previously distorted space was slowly restored, returning to its original environment and appearance.

That was because many of the outer Ghost Domains were being systematically cleared out by the various factions and experts.

During this process, some teams happily obtained satisfactory harvests, while others were shrouded in gloom, having not only failed to gain much but even suffered severe casualties.

It could truly be said that some rejoiced while others mourned.

But there was no helping it—the Boundary River Treasure Domain was no friendly training ground. To obtain treasures here, one had to be prepared to risk one's life at any moment, because here, one had to guard not only against those bizarre aberrations but also against some greedy treasure hunters.

In order to snatch Foundation Establishment spiritual treasures, even the teams of the Li Tianwang lineage, once isolated and showing weakness, could attract packs of vicious and ruthless rogue cultivators hunting like wolves.

Especially with the emergence of medium Ghost Domains, top-grade Foundation Establishment spiritual treasures—enough to stir human greed—began to be discovered one after another, and treasures of this level were enough to make people take risks.

And Li Luo's team was naturally also diligently exploring.

However, unlike the other teams, in half a day's time, they had discovered four medium Ghost Domains, but chose not to conquer any of them, instead going around them directly.

Because in Li Hongyou's perception, those four medium Ghost Domains did not contain any top-grade Foundation Establishment spiritual treasures.

Since there were no top-grade Foundation Establishment spiritual treasures, naturally there was no need for them to waste time tangling with the aberrations inside; it was better to leave this opportunity for the other teams present.

That's right, when Li Luo's group arrived at those medium Ghost Domains, there were already other teams eyeing them covetously. They showed extreme wariness toward Li Luo's group's arrival, after all, more teams entering meant more competitors when the Foundation Establishment spiritual treasures appeared.

However, just as they were on guard, Li Luo's group merely sized up the medium Ghost Domain before them, then suddenly turned and left.

As he left, Li Luo even magnanimously told the other teams that since they had arrived first, his group would not lay a finger on this medium Ghost Domain, and wished them success in seizing the treasure.

The other teams were extremely astonished to see them give up so easily, then overjoyed, and quickly expressed their gratitude and praise to Li Luo's group. So along the way, Li Luo's group unexpectedly gained a wave of goodwill.

And Li Fuluo and the others, who were extremely clear about the situation, found this somewhat laughable—Li Luo really didn't let go of any opportunity to extract value.

As time passed, one medium Ghost Domain after another was passed by Li Luo's group without entering. Although this move was rather time-consuming, Li Luo's group remained patient, after all, the value of a top-grade Foundation Establishment spiritual treasure was far beyond that of a mid-grade one.

Two top-grade Foundation Establishment spiritual treasures could be exchanged with Lv Shuanglu for a bottle of Quasi-Grade Nine Spiritual Water Marvel, but if exchanged for mid-grade ones, even offering twenty would only earn a look of disdain.

However, this situation of passing Ghost Domains without entering finally changed when they arrived at the ninth one.

Li Luo could clearly sense that when Li Hongyou arrived before this medium Ghost Domain, her eyes instantly brightened, and for the first time, a look of pleasant surprise appeared on her cold, beautiful face.

This made Jiang Qing'e, Li Fuluo, and the others, who had been watching her expression, breathe a sigh of relief—had they finally found one?

Li Luo gazed at the medium Ghost Domain ahead, where the space was violently distorted, and a massive, dense malevolent aura emanated from within, even affecting the outside area, causing some low-grade aberrations to be born here.

Looking faintly, it seemed as if an ancient city gate had appeared there, and behind the city gate, countless blurry shadows emerged.

Within this medium Ghost Domain, there was a fluctuation that even made Li Luo feel pressure, indicating that there must be quite a few True Demon aberrations of no low grade inside.

However, outside this Ghost Domain, there were still other teams that had arrived first.

And, to Li Luo's surprise, one of those teams actually contained quite a few "familiar faces."

Zhao Jiyun, Zhao Zhuoyan, Zhao Zhu!

Previously, when contending for the King Pearl in the Jin Shi Water Abyss, the two sides had fought to the death.

Obviously, this was a team from the Zhao Li Tianwang lineage, the Divine Tiger Guard.

Li Luo's gaze shifted to the front of Zhao Jiyun and the others, where a burly man stood with his hands behind his back. Waves of surging, powerful phase force pressure radiated from his body, drawing wary gazes from other nearby teams.

Li Luo looked at that burly man, and relevant intelligence flashed through his mind.

Divine Tiger Guard Commander, Zhao Qianjun, Upper Fourth Grade Marquis Realm.

Li Luo's brow furrowed slightly; he clearly hadn't expected that the medium Ghost Domain they had carefully chosen would happen to run into this group. It was truly a narrow path for enemies.

And when Li Luo spotted the Divine Tiger Guard's team, the latter also spotted these uninvited guests. Zhao Jiyun and Zhao Zhuoyan's expressions both shifted slightly.

Especially Zhao Zhuoyan, who stared at Li Luo with a sinister gaze, his eyes full of devouring fury.

Previously, in the contest for the "King Pearl," he had missed his chance and was unexpectedly defeated by Li Luo. This had caused him to barely be able to hold his head up in the Ten Thousand Beasts Guard during this period. A dignified Divine Tiger Guard Commander, with Lower Second Grade peak strength, had actually lost to a Da Tian Xiang realm Li Luo. This was not just a matter of his own face being lost; it even dragged the Divine Tiger Guard into being mocked by the other guards.

His greatest wish upon entering the Boundary River Treasure Domain this time was to encounter Li Luo again and personally reclaim this humiliation.

After all, since they couldn't bring their guards into the Boundary River Treasure Domain this time, everyone had to rely on their own abilities. And without the augmentation of the Dragon Fang Guard, Zhao Zhuoyan had absolute confidence in beating Li Luo to death.

"Li Fuluo, this Ghost Domain is one our Divine Tiger Guard arrived at first. I've already sent word to the other teams of our Zhao Li Tianwang lineage, and they'll be here soon. So, if you don't want a conflict to break out here, take your people and find another medium Ghost Domain." At this moment, the Divine Tiger Guard Commander Zhao Qianjun also looked over with an indifferent expression, then said in a flat tone.

Li Fuluo frowned. Zhao Qianjun's team was overall no weaker than theirs; the opponent was also of Upper Fourth Grade Marquis strength. If he fought with him, it would definitely be an all-out great battle.

Generally speaking, without sufficient benefit, an intense confrontation with such a strong team was still not a very worthwhile thing.

After all, the Treasure Domain expedition had only just begun.

Li Fuluo turned to look at Li Hongyou, and the latter blinked her long eyelashes and said softly, "We can't yield."

"This medium Ghost Domain might contain two top-grade Foundation Establishment spiritual treasures."

At these words, the hearts of everyone nearby trembled.

"I understand," Li Fuluo said slowly.

Li Luo exhaled deeply. Two top-grade Foundation Establishment spiritual treasures meant one bottle of Quasi-Grade Nine Spiritual Water Marvel.

Under such temptation, let alone Zhao Qianjun being here, even if their Ten Thousand Beasts Guard's strongest Commander Zhao Xiuyuan were here, today's battle was a must.