Chapter 862
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Chapter 862 Reopening
Hearing Wang Mingtong’s words, all the family heads present turned their attention to him, eyes widening.
The position of number one on the Heaven Ranking held immense appeal to them.
If any branch could produce the number one on the Heaven Ranking, it would essentially secure the highest authority within the Wang family.
“Last time, our Northern Capital martial arts community didn’t pay attention to the message released by the Sky Observation Bureau, but this time… we must be cautious,” Wang Mingtong said. “Those sects have all decided to send their strongest disciples… clearly they attach great importance to the ancient ruins and are confident that legacies of ancient masters exist within them.”
“But, Elder Brother Mingtong, how do you know another ancient ruin will open soon?” Wang Xinghe asked.
“The Sky Observation Bureau internally communicated a message this morning that the ancient ruins aren’t just one location, but many. The previous one was the first ancient ruin to open. And in the next couple of days, the second ancient ruin… is about to open,” Wang Mingtong said. “Therefore, I suggest we focus our energy on this trial competition.”
After hearing Wang Mingtong’s words, the family heads exchanged glances, their expressions varied.
Hearing this, it seemed indeed unnecessary to expend enormous effort to retaliate against Huaixu at this critical moment, especially since Wang Wenshan and Wang Xiaofeng weren’t from their branches anyway.
Moreover, as the directly involved parties, Wang Zhishan and Wang Hetian both appeared unwilling to seek revenge, so the other family heads certainly had no need to be overly concerned.
Although the Wang family’s reputation had been damaged, compared to obtaining an ancient legacy and having a branch member become number one on the Heaven Ranking… it was insignificant.
“If that’s the case… then we’ll follow Elder Brother Mingtong’s thinking. Regarding the Martial Arts Association, we’ll let things cool down for now. As for the trial competition…” Wang Xinghe pondered for a moment before summarizing.
…
In the afternoon, the Sky Observation Bureau released the latest news.
Another ancient ruin had opened in the southwestern suburbs of Northern Capital.
Just like last time, the Sky Observation Bureau gave the same danger rating of five stars.
But this time, the impact of this announcement was far greater than before!
Intelligence from an unknown source spread throughout the entire Northern Capital martial arts community.
The current number one on the Heaven Ranking, Dragon Slayer, had achieved his rapid progress and claimed the top position precisely because he had received some kind of legacy from the previously opened ancient ruin!
Due to the unclear source of this intelligence, under normal circumstances, such information would likely be ignored.
But this time, this intelligence practically exploded across the entire Northern Capital martial arts community!
Most people were willing to believe this information!
Otherwise, it would be impossible to explain how Dragon Slayer, previously an unknown figure, could suddenly surpass so many talented prodigies to reach the top of the Heaven Ranking.
Furthermore, the news from the Sky Observation Bureau would never be false.
Risk inevitably accompanies reward.
Since the danger rating of the ancient ruins was five stars, there must be something valuable inside!
This time, they had to send several talented youths to test the waters!
Whoever had strong enough luck to obtain the ancient legacy would have the opportunity to claim the number one position on the Heaven Ranking!
From the moment the Sky Observation Bureau released the news, the entire Northern Capital martial arts community, whether family clans or sects, immediately began preparing to enter the ancient ruins.
The second opened ancient ruin suddenly became a trial ground for the young people of the Northern Capital martial arts community.
…
Inside the Sky Observation Bureau.
Bai Konggu stood on the top floor of the high building, gazing at the various ancient-style buildings characteristic of Northern Capital in the distance, his face expressionless.
The bald elder stood behind him, his face solemn, letting out a heavy sigh, and said: “Elder Bai, things have developed in the worst possible direction… once the Sky Observation Bureau released the news, the entire Northern Capital fell into madness.”
Bai Konggu stood with his hands behind his back, saying nothing.
Due to the requirements of the Divine Concealment Society, information about the ancient ruins had to be released.
But Bai Konggu hadn’t expected it to cause such a great commotion this time.
It was quite abnormal.
It was as if there was a hand behind the scenes, silently pushing the development of the entire event.
The legacy within the ancient ruins, the reason Dragon Slayer reached the top of the Heaven Ranking… all sorts of intelligence were enticing various parties from the Northern Capital martial arts community to enter the ancient ruins.
Whose hand was it behind the scenes?
The Divine Concealment Society?
Those old monsters had no need to do this; it would be beneath them.
So… who could it be?
“Elder Bai, can we only allow events to unfold like this?” the bald elder asked again.
Bai Konggu raised his head, looking at the somewhat gloomy sky, and said: “What else can we do? When the sky is about to change color, we can only collect our clothes early to avoid getting wet in the rain.”
“Who can stop the raindrops from falling? Not you, not me.”
“Moreover, we aren’t even allowed to remind others to collect their clothes now.”
After speaking, Bai Konggu shook his head, turned around, looked at the bald elder, and said: “Let’s not discuss related matters anymore. I suspect those old fellows are watching us.”
The bald elder’s body trembled, and his expression changed.
…
At the tea pavilion in Yinlin Manor.
“Are you worried about the Wang family coming after you?” Fang Yu looked at the concerned Huaixu in front of him and said, “There’s no need. I can confirm that the Wang family won’t come looking for you for now. They’re currently discussing which talented youths to send into the ancient ruins.”
“What I’m worried about is precisely this ancient ruin,” Huaixu said. “Starting from the intelligence about Dragon Slayer obtaining a legacy, the entire Northern Capital martial arts community has been guided to the point of near madness. It’s as if entering the ancient ruins guarantees obtaining a legacy…”
“From an observer’s perspective, one can indeed clearly sense someone pushing this matter from behind,” Fang Yu said. “It could be the Half-Spirit Clan, or it could be someone else, but the purpose is unclear.”
“Gathering so many talented youths in one place, is it to capture them all at once?”
“Similar incidents have happened before…”
Fang Yu stroked his chin, recalling the methods of the Witch God Cult at Fallen Immortal Valley.
After thinking for a moment, Fang Yu stood up and said: “We’ll soon find out what they’re planning to do. I’ll be visiting the ancient ruins shortly.”
Huaixu was startled, looked at Fang Yu, and asked with some surprise: “Brother Fang, you’re going in?”
“I can’t miss a place like this,” Fang Yu said. “If there really is some legacy, I could also break through several levels with its help.”
Huaixu smiled and shook his head, saying: “I really envy you, Brother Fang. After cultivating for so many years, you still have room for improvement.”
“This only shows how weak I am. Someone slightly stronger would have ascended to heaven after a few thousand years of cultivation.” Fang Yu said, waving his hand as he turned to leave the tea pavilion.
…
Before heading to the ancient ruins, Fang Yu returned home briefly.
In the treasure chamber at home, he took out two magical artifacts and placed them in the storage space of his Void Spirit Ring.
With preparations complete, he was ready to depart.
“Mr. Fang, are you going out again?”
At this moment, Ye Shengxue and Zhao Zinan walked over.
The Void Devouring Beast stood on top of Zhao Zinan’s head, looking quite proud.
Apart from Fang Yu, the Void Devouring Beast liked staying by Zhao Zinan’s side the most.
“You’re getting more and more outrageous,” Fang Yu extended two fingers, pinched the Void Devouring Beast’s small tail, and lifted it up.
“Woof!”
The Void Devouring Beast didn’t struggle in the air, only letting out a light bark.
“Brother Fang Yu, it might hurt, please be gentle…” Zhao Zinan said with some concern.
“Hurt? Don’t worry, even if I threw it to the ground and stepped on it a couple of times, it wouldn’t feel pain,” Fang Yu said.
This Void Devouring Beast had once withstood his punch at ninety percent strength and still hadn’t dispersed its form and spirit!
Would such a creature feel pain?
It seemed highly unlikely.
“Alright, I need to go now. You two have fun,” Fang Yu casually tossed the Void Devouring Beast aside and raised his right hand to activate the Void Spirit Ring.
Just before departing, the Void Devouring Beast leaped onto Fang Yu’s shoulder.
“Whoosh!”
A second later, both man and beast disappeared from the spot.
Ye Shengxue and Zhao Zinan remained where they were, exchanged glances, and were about to say something.
“You two, stop standing there in a daze. I have tasks for you today,” came Little Fengling’s voice, pretending to be mature.
Zhao Zinan and Ye Shengxue turned around to look at Little Fengling.
“Ever since the master brought back that Star Fruit, our vegetable garden, fruit garden, and medicinal field have been overrun with weeds!” Little Fengling complained. “This afternoon, we’re launching a major weeding operation! We need to clear out these weeds!”
