391: Lost Soul Cave

Xiao Xuan's voice did not stop, continuing to narrate calmly: "That's right, my previous master once stepped into that Soul-Loss Cave. However, at that time, his cultivation had already reached the awe-inspiring Hongmeng Realm. Even so, he did not venture too deep into that perilous place, and in the end, he emerged unscathed."

Upon hearing the words "Hongmeng Realm," Xun Xiuyuan couldn't help but be slightly stunned. With a face full of doubt, he asked, "Hongmeng Realm? What kind of Realm is that? Is it a higher Realm above the Saint King?"

Xiao Xuan explained unhurriedly: "Not exactly. I have never personally seen an existence above the Saint King Realm. In the cultivation system of the Cosmic Battlefield, a Nine-Element Saint King is honored as the Guiyi Realm, while a Ten-Element Saint King is called the Hongmeng Realm. As for an Eleven-Element Saint King, they are hailed as the Supreme Realm. In truth, these are all subdivisions within the major Realm of Saint King."

Hearing this, as if he had heard something extremely interesting, a flash of curiosity crossed Xun Xiuyuan's eyes as he pressed further: "Then the powerhouses of the Supreme Realm must be incredibly powerful, right?"

Xiao Xuan's voice rang out again, carrying a hint of faint lament: "My previous master once yearned to advance to that Supreme Realm, but unfortunately, he later perished mysteriously. In the depths of my memory, it seems that in the entire Cosmic Battlefield, a powerhouse of the Supreme Realm has never appeared."

Xun Xiuyuan fell into deep conflict, his heart churning like an overturning sea, unable to find peace.

According to the situation Xiao Xuan had described, that mysterious Soul-Loss Cave seemed like an abyss that devoured everything; once one stepped inside, it was almost impossible to escape easily.

Even those powerful existences who had reached the Hongmeng Realm did not dare to venture deep into it rashly. This undoubtedly further confirmed the terror and lethality of the Soul-Loss Cave.

Just as Xun Xiuyuan's thoughts were in disarray, Xiao Xuan's voice rang in his ear once more, his tone carrying a hint of caution:

"Master, if you truly decide to enter the Soul-Loss Cave, I should have the ability to bring you out safely, but the premise is that you must never go too deep. Otherwise, even I will be powerless."

These words were like a lamp lit in the darkness, allowing Xun Xiuyuan to instantly see a ray of hope.

A flash of pleasant surprise crossed Xun Xiuyuan's eyes, and he urgently pressed: "Are you sure you can bring me out? Won't there be any risk?"

His voice revealed an excitement and expectation that was hard to conceal.

Xiao Xuan's answer was firm and confident: "I am certain. Back then, my previous master also relied on my energy to safely escape from the Soul-Loss Cave. Therefore, as long as you follow my guidance and do not risk going deep, I guarantee I can bring you back safely."

These words undoubtedly gave Xun Xiuyuan a sense of reassurance, and his mood lightened considerably.

The doubt in Xun Xiuyuan's heart grew heavier. He furrowed his brows and looked at Xiao Xuan with a solemn gaze, his tone carrying unconcealable confusion:

"Xiao Xuan, what kind of mysterious existence are you exactly? Why is it that in the long passage of time, I have never heard of a supreme treasure like you appearing? What is the secret behind your origin?"

Under Xun Xiuyuan's gaze, Xiao Xuan remained silent for a long time, as if tracing back those distant memories.

Finally, he spoke slowly, his voice low and distant: "The xuanhuang one qi pagoda is an ancient supreme treasure that quietly appeared in this world when this space was at the dawn of Chaos and the birth of the Universe."

My memory also began to sprout from the time this world was first formed. As for the even more distant past, it is impossible to trace, a complete blank.

At the same time, born alongside the xuanhuang one qi pagoda were the legendary three artifacts of time and the mysterious myriad things cauldron."

Hearing the words "three artifacts of time," a flash of inspiration struck Xun Xiuyuan's mind. He suddenly recalled that after he had slain the Mountain Fire Vicious Beast and the Kun Mu Giant Tree, the Titan Great God had handed those precious spoils of war to him.

Among them, the time pen and the time bottle were strikingly included.

Furthermore, Xun Xiuyuan clearly remembered that Li Jingtian's hand also held a supreme treasure called the time disc.

However, what Xun Xiuyuan never expected in his wildest dreams was that these three artifacts of time were actually supreme treasures on the same level as the Ling Tian Pagoda.

What shocked him even more was that there was another mysterious supreme treasure he had never heard of—the myriad things cauldron.

At this moment, another question that had troubled him for a long time surfaced in Xun Xiuyuan's heart. He couldn't help but ask, "Xiao Xuan, do you know what kind of world is hidden beyond this vast and boundless Cosmic Battlefield?"

Xiao Xuan shook his head gently, his tone revealing a hint of helplessness: "I don't know. I've said before, my memory began with this world. As for the secrets beyond the Cosmic Battlefield, I am equally ignorant."

Xun Xiuyuan understood that Xiao Xuan also had no clue about this. Originally, Xun Xiuyuan had felt quite hesitant about venturing into the crisis-ridden Soul-Loss Cave to rescue True Person Yuan Ling.

After all, his own strength had advanced by leaps and bounds recently. Even without the assistance of True Person Yuan Ling, he was confident he could handle various challenges.

However, seeing Xiao Xuan's confident appearance, as if victory was already within his grasp, the scales in Xun Xiuyuan's heart couldn't help but tip.

He thought to himself that perhaps this risk was truly worth a try.

With this thought, Xun Xiuyuan's mind moved, and his body instantly transformed into a streak of light, entering the mysterious and unpredictable Wuxiang Realm with a decisive teleportation.

Wuxiang Realm—this name sounded full of endless mysteries and vast, boundless meaning.

In fact, the distance from the entrance of the Wuxiang Realm to the Soul-Loss Cave was indeed extremely far, as if separated by thousands of mountains and rivers, and the area of the Wuxiang Realm itself was unimaginably large.

If it were the Xun Xiuyuan of his past life, possessing even greater power and a broader vision, he might have had to use cosmic scales like light-years to measure the vastness of the Wuxiang Realm.

Even with the teleportation Divine Ability Xun Xiuyuan currently mastered, which was fast enough to be jaw-dropping, it still took several months just to rush from the entrance of the Wuxiang Realm's Secret Realm to the legendary Soul-Loss Cave.

During this time, Xun Xiuyuan crossed countless mountains and rivers and experienced numerous eerie places before finally arriving at his destination.

At this moment, standing in the depths of the Wuxiang Realm, Xun Xiuyuan couldn't help but be filled with emotion. He felt that the vastness and mystery of this Wuxiang Realm were almost comparable to the boundless Cosmic Battlefield.

Although Xun Xiuyuan did not have a complete understanding of how massive the Cosmic Battlefield actually was, the feeling he had right now was enough to inspire awe in his heart.

After several months of arduous travel, Xun Xiuyuan finally arrived at the extreme depths of a profound and unfathomable canyon.

The surroundings were silent, with only the occasional sound of wind and insects, as if telling of the ancientness and mystery of this place.

And this was precisely the coordinates of the legendary Soul-Loss Cave.