125: Entering the ruins of civilization

The plaza was covered in water.

Many people were soaked, and they dispersed.

"What a pity. I wanted to show off my skills."

Fei Xiaobao seemed a bit regretful that it ended just like that.

"Let's go. This is for the best. Don't get worked up and create enemies for no reason. Times have changed; there are more and more Geniuses, and nobody is willing to yield to anyone else."

Qin Tian signaled everyone to leave.

Afterwards.

Everyone had dinner at the base and waited quietly.

...

Night.

The moon climbed over the mountaintop.

"Time is up."

"Let's go!"

All the Geniuses about to enter the Civilization Relic No. 1 gathered in the northern part of the base, in front of a hemispherical building.

With a rumble.

The hemispherical building split in the middle.

Hum...

Slowly, the left and right sides unfolded, revealing what was inside.

An oval-shaped teleportation portal, thirty meters high and fifteen meters wide, appeared before everyone.

The outer perimeter of the portal was shimmering and surrounded by white mist. Inside the portal, it was foggy and swirling, making it impossible to see what lay within.

Everyone knew that behind this portal lay a broken world filled with vast treasures, Opportunities, and Cultivation resources.

"Civilization Relic No. 1 has opened. I wish you all a successful return with full loads!"

"Charge!"

The nearest Trainees, unable to wait, rushed into the portal.

In just three minutes, nearly a thousand people had entered.

The Zhong Wen said, "You all should go too. Once inside, remember what I told you."

"Understood."

The 108 Trainees from Luo Jiang Academy stepped into the portal one by one.

Xiao Weiqing did the same. The moment his body stepped into the portal, he felt a moment of dizziness, but fortunately, the sensation came and went quickly.

The next moment.

The feeling of solid ground beneath his feet put him at ease, and his vision cleared.

He opened his eyes and saw that it was daytime. To his left was an open plain, and to his right was a dense forest.

At this moment.

A white orb of light floated in front of Xiao Weiqing. This was an Opportunity that everyone received after entering the ruins.

It was a gift from Civilization Relic No. 1, present every time the ruins opened, though the principle behind it was still unknown.

Xiao Weiqing touched the white orb, and some information appeared in his mind.

"This time, we are competing for elemental stones?"

"It seems this is the main quest."

The orb turned into a card and attached to his arm. If any elemental stones were nearby, it would provide a light signal. It had an internal space, but it could only be used to store elemental stones.

Xiao Weiqing opened his Wristband. After arriving at the ruins, the Wristband lost its signal, but fortunately, he could still view the data provided by the Academy.

He opened the data to check.

"elemental stones are necessary Materials for crafting elemental weapons. They are thumb-sized stones, and their colors vary significantly depending on the type. Each one is worth between 100 and 200 points."

"Not bad."

The Red Dragon could no longer keep up with his strength. He didn't even dare to inject Samadhi True Fire into it, or the Red Dragon would be ruined immediately.

Although elemental weapons were not as good as awakening weapons, they were far better than ordinary Spiritual Qi weapons.

Most elemental weapons had various strange functions. The conch Yin Tiantian had was a type of elemental weapon; while called a weapon, it was actually more like a Magic Treasure.

Whether it was bringing elemental stones out to exchange for points or using them to compete for treasures in the center of the ruins, it was a good choice.

"Swoosh~"

A sharp cry.

An eagle-like Yao Beast swept across the land in the sky, snatched a giant spotted deer on the plains, and in an instant, blood splattered across the ground.

"A Third Realm Yao Beast."

"I should scout first, determine my location, and see where the nearest stronghold is."

Civilization Relic No. 1, after a hundred years of exploration, still had many unknown areas. The unknown meant danger.

Of course, it could also mean Opportunity.

After walking for several kilometers, Xiao Weiqing frowned.

In this area, where the plains met the forest, he couldn't find any corresponding geographic location in the data.

Xiao Weiqing suppressed his aura, stayed alert to his surroundings, and moved along the edge of the forest.

...

"Damn it, you bastard! It's just some stuff; is it really worth chasing me for so long?"

Ding Yong was running wildly through the forest, holding a purple flower in his left hand and a few small purple-tinted green fruits in his right.

Behind him, several two-meter-tall ape Yao Beasts were chasing him in anger.

The leaves in the bushes were sharp, cutting his face like knives, but he refused to let go of what he was holding.

"Almost there, I'm about to run out."

Ding Yong saw the bright sky above and knew he had reached the edge of the forest.

He had just arrived at the ruins when he discovered two strange flowers and fruits nearby. Without hesitation, he plucked them and ran. He hadn't expected several Second Realm ape beasts to chase him relentlessly for over ten minutes.

In the forest, ape-type Yao Beasts had too much of an advantage. He had no ability to resist at all, and even escaping was a luxury.

He pushed his speed to the limit.

A minute later.

Ding Yong ran out of the forest, feeling relieved, and stuffed the items into his tactical backpack.

He drew his blade and turned to face the forest.

"Damn it, if I don't beat the crap out of you, then you haven't eaten!"

"Roar~ Roar~~"

A few angry roars shook the heavens and earth.

Thump... Thump...

Thump... Thump... Thump...

The ground shook, making Ding Yong realize something was wrong. The Yao Beasts chasing him earlier couldn't have made such a huge commotion.

Suddenly.

A black shadow lunged out, leaping seven or eight meters high, and descended from mid-air.

"Holy crap!~"

Ding Yong was dumbfounded.

Before him was an ape beast over three meters tall, its eyes blood-red, staring fixedly at Ding Yong.

"Whoosh~"

A giant palm whistled as it swiped toward Ding Yong.

Ding Yong hurriedly held his blade horizontally to block.

"Bang~~"

The long blade was bent instantly, and he himself was swatted away like a ball for over ten meters.

"Cough... Cough..."

Ding Yong struggled to get up. His internal organs were injured. If not for his Spirit Energy Cloak absorbing part of the impact, he would have died right there.

He scrambled to his feet.

But he saw the ground darken.

Looking up, the ape beast's massive hand, blocking out the sky, descended from above.

"It's over!~"

Ding Yong's face turned ashen.

Just then.

"Fire Owl!"

Puchi!~

A beam of flame two feet in diameter pierced through the ape beast's head.

Bang~~

The massive body fell backward, smashing into the ground and kicking up a storm.

After a while.

Ding Yong opened his eyes and turned to look at the newcomer.

It was Xiao Weiqing.

"Brother, Big Brother, from now on you are my real big brother."

Ding Yong endured the pain and ran toward Xiao Weiqing.

Xiao Weiqing glanced at Ding Yong, walked to the side of the ape beast, and used the tip of his blade to pick out the demon core.

Ding Yong was quick-witted and agile. "Big Brother, let me do it. How could I let you do it?"

He lunged forward, picked up the demon core, wiped it on himself, and then handed it to Xiao Weiqing with both hands.

Xiao Weiqing put away the demon core and, seeing the Daxia emblem on his cuff, asked, "Which Academy?"

"Ding Yong, Yuanming Academy, Second Realm, first dan, Extraordinary Talent Level 4 'Technique'."

"Height 179, weight 162, parents are both alive, no bad habits."

"Usually..."

"Shut up!"

"Alrighty!"

Ding Yong picked up his bent blade and followed behind Xiao Weiqing.

"Brother, may I ask how you are addressed?"