Guixu Immortal Kingdom

Chapter 79 Locust Tree Ridge

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Once you move, like with a marvelous vehicle, even if you're not invisible, the scourge soldiers aren't mindless idiots. They'll recognize you as an enemy and attack. That's perfectly normal. Even so, marvelous vehicles are still far safer than a wandering camp, and far more mobile and adaptable than the Land of Fire.

Legend has it that the most advanced magical vehicles are comparable to those of holy lands and holy cities. These vehicles are not merely vehicles, but absolute weapons of war, possessing destructive power far exceeding ordinary imagination. Even when traveling to holy lands and holy cities, they are treated as high-priority targets, with dedicated personnel and designated stations for their placement.

Baxia Dragon Lord is a miracle born from the fusion of the Heart of Miracles and the qualities of rare treasures.

Of course, they contain the ability to conceal their own aura. It can be said that as long as they are not directly exposed to the outside world, they do not exist in the senses of the disaster soldiers. However, when the Dragon Lord moves, it will inevitably attract attention.

Any mummies that came near were instantly killed by the Dragon Lord with a single swipe of its claws. The corpses were not wasted; they were naturally carried to its back, along with the bone knives and other weapons in the enemy's hands. The corpses were then silently sent into the black hole to become nourishment.

The small number of calamity soldiers and beasts posed no obstacle to Baxia Dragon Lord.

Of course, this is also largely due to the fact that the movement was extremely subtle and minute.

As long as we don't alert those big guys, there shouldn't be any major problems.

Among the calamity soldiers and beasts, there are not just a few lowly soldiers. Under the Calamity Moon, various powerful beings can be randomly born, even leaders and kings among the calamity soldiers and beasts. They can command other calamity soldiers and beasts below them in rank.

They chased after each other.

No one knew what lay ahead, or whether they could actually find the wedding procession and catch up with it.

"According to the map we got from the train conductor, there should be a new wonder in this direction. However, it's not a human wonder, but a wonder occupied by the demon race. It's marked as Locust Tree Ridge. The wedding procession most likely came from Locust Tree Ridge. If the map route is correct, it shouldn't be too far from here. After all, the wedding procession couldn't have really gone too far."

Ji Tianhao examined the animal hide map carefully and then spoke.

Although this map isn't very useful, it can only provide some guidance for a short time. After walking around for a couple of hours, you'll probably lose your way. At that point, the map is really just something to look at.

“This Huai Shu Ridge doesn’t seem to be that far from Shi Hu Village, so why haven’t I heard of it in the village?”

Qi Lin took a look and couldn't help but be surprised.

"Shihu Village is isolated and develops on its own. People try not to go out as much as possible and have very little information about the outside world. That's understandable. For some people who are content with their lot, it's a safe haven. But for those who want to develop, it's too small. Ambitious people will leave sooner or later. You can't raise a dragon by hiding in the water."

Ji Tianhao smiled and said.

He would bet that even those born in the village, if truly talented, would be sent out to make their way in the world, with the village providing support, just in time to see a true dragon emerge from the village and give back to it.

He was certain that among those who had joined Shihu Village, such as Cai Honglong, if one day their cultivation could no longer advance, some would choose to leave and venture out to areas where the human race was more prosperous.

Some even choose to become homeless.

Some people wander not to find a land of sustenance, but to pursue strength, or even to travel to certain sacred human sects to seek the opportunity to become disciples and join the sect. The main reason is that resources in a single land of sustenance are ultimately too scarce; those with the potential will naturally seek a higher level of existence.

"I've heard of places of wonder, areas born from spectacular architecture. It would be great to have the opportunity to see them and broaden our horizons."

Hu Youni said with great interest.

She has always been very curious about places she has only heard of but never seen.

Having already seen the Land of Fire and observed the wondrous vehicles from afar, seeing the wondrous land where the wondrous architecture is located would undoubtedly be extremely attractive.

The Dragon King was not slow, and soon he arrived at the destination shown on the map.

All that could be seen was a mountain range. Although it didn't look very big, only about five miles in circumference, it was a relatively low mountain range when viewed from the outside, thanks to the moonlight of the Golden Sands Moon. At the top of the small ridge in the middle of the range, there stood a huge locust tree. Even from outside the range, the enormous shape of that locust tree could be seen; it was definitely a towering ancient tree.

Most importantly, the huge locust tree was not clearly visible, but shrouded in a layer of gray mist. Just by looking at the mist, one could feel a special chill. The locust tree was faintly visible inside, and a strange light flickered in the shadows.

Besides this large locust tree, the entire mountain range was filled with locust trees of all sizes. Planted and growing in various places, each one exuded a different aura, giving Ji Tianhao the feeling that they didn't seem like real locust trees, but rather some kind of special existence.

"Is this the Locust Tree Ridge? Didn't they say that the Ruins of Return are not suitable for the growth of flowers, grasses, and spiritual plants? Once they take root in the Ruins of Return, all their vitality will be absorbed by the Ruins of Return, turning them into withered and rotten wood. This place doesn't look like a land of fire either, so how come so many locust trees have grown here, forming a mountain range? These are definitely not ordinary locust trees."

A look of doubt flashed in Qi Lin's eyes.

This scene is truly awe-inspiring.

"This map says that Huai Shu Ridge is a place of wonders, which means there must be a wonder here. I suspect that the real wonder might be the huge locust tree in the very center. Only a wonder can be immune to the special influence of the Ruins. As for the origin of the locust tree here, it's no use for us to guess."

Ji Tianhao looked at the fog that filled the entire mountain range, and the fog gave people an extremely eerie and chilling feeling.

"Look, the fog has changed, the scenery has changed, and those locust trees seem to have disappeared."

Su Yue spoke, her pupils suddenly contracting.

As the mist enveloped the area and Baxia Dragon Lord drew ever closer to the Locust Tree Ridge, the scenery before them suddenly shifted.

The locust tree that I had seen in the distance suddenly disappeared. It was just like what I had just seen—a mirage.

"That wasn't an illusion. What looked like mountains from afar turned out to be a completely different scene up close. This must be one of the unique features of this Locust Tree Ridge. Everyone, be careful."

Ji Tianhao took a deep breath and left Long Jun outside Huai Shu Ridge, without immediately stepping inside.

Keep your eyes glued to the inside, not missing a single change.

Suddenly, a gust of wind blew by, and the fog inside seemed to thin out considerably.

A strange sight appeared before me.

"My eyes are not deceiving me, are they? I feel like I'm seeing a village."

"I also saw a stone tablet in front of the village, which seemed to have Huai Shu Ling Village engraved on it."

There are people inside, lots of people.

Qi Lin and the other two looked shocked.

Ji Tianhao saw it too.

Standing on the balcony and looking up, I could indeed see the shape of a huge village emerging from the mist. None of the locust trees I had seen before were visible. The sight of that large village in the distance filled me with trepidation.

He saw people.

Moreover, it involves a huge number of people.

The village was densely populated; a rough estimate suggests around ten to twenty thousand people. This was many times more than the villagers of Shihu Village. The sheer number of figures stretched as far as the eye could see, seemingly endless. They were all seated at square tables, as if waiting for the feast to begin. The scene was truly awe-inspiring. A banquet for over a thousand people—a veritable sea of ​​faces.

A banquet for tens of thousands of people—that was an unprecedented feat.

Seemingly sensing Ji Tianhao and the others' gaze, as they looked out, hundreds, even thousands, of figures sitting quietly in the village turned their heads to look at the village entrance and at them.

Thousands of gazes were fixed upon them, all lifeless and chilling.

The feeling was no less than standing in the cold wind wearing only thin clothing. It was so chilling and the pressure was so great that Su Yue couldn't help but turn pale on the spot and subconsciously took two steps back. Even Hu Youni was frightened.

The impact of such force is simply too much for an ordinary person to withstand.

"Brother Hao."

Hu Youni exclaimed softly.

"They're not human, they're probably all ghosts."

Qi Lin swallowed hard.

If they were to break out like this, no one knows how terrifying the scene would be. So many ghosts could form a real eerie tide.

"Something's not right. Everyone should be on high alert."

Ji Tianhao fully understood how everyone felt.

No matter who it is, being stared at by these thousands of special gazes would not evoke any pleasant feelings.

Knock knock knock!!

Just then, red lanterns were hung at the village entrance, and an old woman, leaning on a cane and wearing a locust flower hairpin with delicate locust blossoms blooming on it, appeared. Despite her age, she did not look old at all, but rather had the appearance of a youthful spirit with white hair.

Arriving at the village entrance, I looked at the Baxia Dragon Lord standing motionless in front of me and felt something was amiss.

She then said, "This is Huai Shu Ling. I am Grandma Huai Hua. There is a happy occasion in the village. My daughter is getting married and we are waiting for the banquet to begin. Guests from afar, please come to the village to drink some celebratory wine and add to the joy."

His words revealed his intention to invite them into the village.

(End of this chapter)