83: Chapter 83 The show is about to begin!

"Phew... that fight really was a bit exhausting."

Ning Yuan stretched grandly, his joints letting out a series of crisp, crackling pops.

He looked up at the sky and silently calculated the time in his head.

"It's about time."

"There shouldn't be much time left before the ruins close."

Counting the days, their entry and exit, plus the cultivation, robberies, and killing the Emperor in between... adding it all up, it had been almost exactly half a month.

It was indeed time to head out.

The three of them briefly discussed it and decided not to linger any longer, opting for an immediate retreat.

After all, their gains from this trip to the ruins were already so great they could barely carry it all; there was no point in being any greedier.

Moreover, Ning Yuan was still thinking about that group of "aggrieved parties" outside.

If they were allowed to wake up inside, the fun would be over.

"Alright, pack up, let's get ready to move out."

Ning Yuan gave a large wave of his hand and was just about to step forward when he seemed to remember something; he paused and turned to look at Ling Wanhe.

"Wait, that's not right."

"Second-in-command, you can't go straight out yet."

Ling Wanhe was just about to drop her disguise when she froze at his words, her face full of bewilderment.

"Why?"

She pointed at herself, then pointed outside, looking completely puzzled.

"Didn't we come in together? What's the problem with going out together?"

Ning Yuan chuckled and pointed toward that small grove in the distance, where the pile of unconscious people was as high as a small mountain.

Lying there were dozens of "victims" who had been sapped by them.

Among them were top-tier geniuses like Yu Wangji and Zhao Tieshan.

"Think about it. If the three of us just waltzed out together, when those guys wake up and compare notes..."

"'Huh? How come you, the goddess of the ling clan, Ling Wanhe, the only high-ranking student from the Transcendent Academy, didn't get robbed?'"

"And then they think back to our tacit cooperation earlier..."

"Aren't you just confessing without being asked?"

Ning Yuan spread his hands with a look that said, "I'm doing this for your own good."

"For the long-term peace and stability of our 'Xing Dao Trio', and to maintain your glorious image as the goddess of the ling clan..."

"So... we'll have to trouble you a bit."

Ling Wanhe and Jiang Mingyue were both slightly stunned after hearing this.

Immediately, Jiang Mingyue let out a "pfft" and couldn't help but snicker.

She looked at Ling Wanhe gloatingly, her eyes clearly saying: "Serves you right for laughing at me earlier, now you're getting your karma, aren't you?"

Ling Wanhe, on the other hand, gave a massive, annoyed eye-roll.

Fine!

After all that fuss, she still had to play the part of a "corpse" one more time?

However, she also knew Ning Yuan had a point.

If word got out that the dignified goddess of the ling clan was actually a "bandit" who specialized in sapping people, her reputation would truly be dragged through the mud.

"Fine, fine, fine, you have a point!"

"This lady will cooperate and act in your play one more time!"

She sighed helplessly, found a slightly cleaner spot, lay down on the ground, and then skillfully applied a Turtle Breath Technique to herself, instantly becoming devoid of any aura, looking no different from those unconscious unlucky bastards.

The proficiency of her movements made Ning Yuan call her a pro.

"Alright, let's go!"

With the "inside agent" arranged, Ning Yuan and Jiang Mingyue delayed no further; taking Wang Zai and the little fox White Moon with them, they shot toward the ruins' exit like bolts of lightning.

Soon, that familiar azure vortex appeared within their sight.

The two exchanged a glance, took a deep breath, and stepped inside!

After a bout of dizziness...

The scene before them shifted instantly.

The lush primeval forest vanished, replaced by the familiar sky above the Yan River and that massive Void Ship floating in the void.

"They're out! Someone's coming out!"

The various factions who had been waiting outside for a long time immediately crowded around excitedly upon seeing the vortex fluctuate.

As soon as Ning Yuan and Jiang Mingyue appeared, Jiang Baihe was the first to greet them, a concerned smile on his face.

"Xiao Yuan, how was it? You're not hurt, are you?"

As he spoke, he asked via a secret transmission: "About the blood pool... how was the harvest?"

Ning Yuan gave him an inconspicuous wink, his gaze reflecting a confidence that said "everything is under control."

Seeing this, Jiang Baihe's heart instantly relaxed, and the smile on his face became even more radiant.

It worked!

It seemed the opportunity of the True Dragon Blood Pool had been seized by his Little Martial Nephew!

Ning Yuan looked around and noticed that quite a few students had already come out early.

However, most were students from the Qi and Blood Academy.

The faces of these people showed either the relief of surviving a disaster or the joy of returning with a full load.

Of course, many also bore injuries, and some had even stayed inside forever.

This was unavoidable; exploring ruins was always a mix of danger and opportunity.

Ning Yuan's gaze swept through the crowd.

Golden Horn's figure had yet to appear.

In the distant void, the Guardian from the Golden God Clan had a face so grim it looked like it was about to drip water.

His eyes, which were like golden searchlights, scanned back and forth through the crowd, seemingly searching for any sign of his clan's Holy Son.

He even kept shifting his gaze toward those he suspected.

Unfortunately, he was destined to be disappointed.

Because Golden Horn had long since been reduced to the most basic particles of this world under Ning Yuan's fist.

Seeing this, Ning Yuan laughed inwardly and looked away, pretending as if nothing was wrong.

Just then, a resentful gaze locked onto him firmly.

Ning Yuan turned to look.

He saw the Yu Ling, the girl from the Feather Clan, glaring at him viciously from not far away.

Her aura was much stronger than before; she had clearly obtained an opportunity in the ruins and successfully broken through to the Fourth Rank, the Human Rank Transcendent realm.

However, to Ning Yuan, this bit of strength was no different from an ant's.

He only gave her a faint glance before ignoring her.

This attitude of indifference made Yu Ling stomp her feet in rage, silently gritting her teeth and vowing to find an opportunity to get back at him!

As time passed, the frequency of the vortex's fluctuations increased.

Students from the Transcendent Academy also began to emerge one after another.

Among them, Ning Yuan saw two familiar figures.

It was none other than his two wacky roommates—Zhou Qi and Lu Sheng!

The two of them were also glowing with excitement, grinning so wide their teeth showed; it was obvious they had reaped a bountiful harvest.

"Boss! Second Brother! You guys are out too!"

The two of them ran over excitedly.

Ning Yuan sensed their auras, and a flash of surprise crossed his eyes.

"Oh, not bad! You've both actually stepped into the Fifth Rank?"

Which was the Earth Rank Transcendent realm!

This speed of progress, while incomparable to his, was definitely considered lightning-fast!

One had to know, they had only just broken through to the Human Rank not long ago!

"Hehe, just good luck, good luck!"

The two scratched their heads with modest expressions.

"We just picked up a few scraps inside and happened to break through."

Even though they simply called it "picking up scraps," Ning Yuan knew it must have been full of danger.

Regardless, being able to come out alive and with a great increase in strength was enough.

With their current strength, they could at least break into the top few hundred in the Transcendent Academy!

Looking at these students who had come out early and all had significant gains, the two deans present and the Guardians of various clans were also filled with anticipation.

If even these lower-ranked students could have such great harvests...

Then how staggering would the gains be for those top-tier geniuses who were stronger and had entered the core area of the True Dragons Nest?

Especially the Guardians of the foreign clans; they were all rubbing their hands together with burning eyes.

They were already fantasizing about the scene of their own geniuses returning with True Dragon Eggs, True Dragon Bones, or peerless True Dragon Techniques!

Just then...

That massive azure vortex suddenly began to fluctuate violently!

More violently than any time before!

It was as if some colossal entity was about to burst out from within!

Everyone's gaze was instantly drawn to it.

Someone couldn't help but whisper, their tone full of anticipation and excitement:

"They're coming! They're about to come out!"

"Such a big commotion... it must be those top-tier geniuses who entered the True Dragons Nest coming out together!"

"I wonder who will take the lead this time and obtain the greatest opportunity?"

"It must be Yu Wangji! Once his Reincarnation Immortal Eye is completed, he'll be an invincible existence!"

"I wouldn't be so sure; Zhao Tieshan's Overlord Body is no pushover either!"

"Hehe, there's a good show to watch!"

Ning Yuan and Jiang Mingyue looked at each other, both of their lips curling into a meaningful smile.

A good show?

There was indeed a good show to watch!

However...

The plot of this show might be a bit different from what you imagine!