Three more days passed, and Shi Jiu finally fully recovered from the injuries in his body.
Compared with the general recovery from serious injuries in the past few days, it takes more time to repair the remaining minor injuries and hidden injuries these days. The most important reason for this is that Shi Jiu needs to constantly check for leaks and fill in the gaps. Sometimes they may have just been repaired here. , the hidden injuries hidden near the injuries here will appear in the next moment. In order to make yourself at the peak next, you must heal all the injuries, including those that have been secretly preserved before, so that you can be safe in future explorations. Sex is one point higher.
Shi Jiu didn't know where exactly this place was, but the only thing he knew clearly was that it was located deep under the sea of Gulan Sea, and it was in an unknown ruins.
The Gulan Sea is vast and has many ancient ruins and treasures. Although the world has discovered many, there are still many that have not been found, especially those ruins buried deep under the sea that few people can discover, because there are so many Some explorers, including cultivators, cannot enter places that are too deep in the Gulan Sea. Whether it is the numerous underworld beasts in the sea or the endless darkness that causes heart palpitations, it is not something that ordinary cultivators can face, even if they are extremely cultivated. High-ranking people, even soul-level experts, don't dare to go too deep.
Although he knew that he was in a ruins, this did not make him very happy.
This kind of ancient relic that has not yet been discovered is what many people dream of, but it also indicates that there must be many dangers inside, especially since this relic is still in the depths of the Gulan Sea and has not been crushed and submerged by the sea for tens of thousands of years. This in itself is enough to illustrate how extraordinary this ruin is.
Shi Jiu didn't think that with his current strength, he could explore this ruins alone, even if he was already at the middle stage of Li Po Realm.
It is important for people to know themselves, and Shi Jiu understands this truth well.
But then again, he couldn't leave here without exploring the ruins here. Beyond the energy barrier above is the endless Gulan Sea. The darkness and depth indicate that this place is at least several thousand meters below the sea surface. Regardless of whether the energy barrier here can be broken, the deep water pressure outside is enough to crush him. , it is impossible to escape with this method, so the only thing left is to explore the depths of the ruins, and maybe find a way to leave here.
The body has recovered, and the next step is to explore the ruins here in the hope of finding a way to leave here.
Shi Jiu took out a piece of glowstone from the storage spirit ring, and after lighting up the direction a little, he walked deeper into the ruins along the road.
Because he didn't know what was in the ruins and where the danger was, Shi Jiu subconsciously let out his spiritual consciousness. With himself as the center, he could see everything within a radius of two hundred meters.
Of course, the exploration distance of two hundred meters is not the maximum range of his divine consciousness. Since absorbing a large amount of Ziming Heart Mist in the Secret Realm of Lost Dreams, Shi Jiu's soul power has increased greatly, and the corresponding divine consciousness exploration The distance and ability have also increased, and even extending to a thousand meters is not a problem. However, the environment here is no better than the outside world. Not only is it extremely dark, but danger may come at any time. Shi Jiu needs to pay close attention to the movements around him at all times, and the exploration distance of two hundred meters The distance is neither short nor long, just enough to capture all the movement within this range without missing anything because it is too long.
The passage in the ruins is not very wide, about two or three feet, but Shi Jiu feels very empty when walking in it. In addition, the fluorescent stone is not bright enough, and it can only be faintly illuminated on the rock walls on both sides. The silhouette only shows the depth and terror of the surroundings.
Shi Jiu's speed was very slow, not only because of the bumpy and tortuous ground under his feet, but also because most of his thoughts were focused on paying attention to the surrounding environment. Such a strange environment and a deep-sea ruins that no one had ever visited before, he couldn't help but Don't let him be cautious.
As the saying goes, there's no such thing as too much caution. In this kind of environment, you need to be even more cautious, otherwise problems can easily arise.
After walking for about a few hundred meters, the passage ahead suddenly became much wider. With the perception of his spiritual consciousness, Shi Jiu discovered that there was an open space in front of him.
Just a few steps into the open space, Shi Jiu found that there was no longer a bumpy road under his feet but a flat, hard ground. He couldn't help but look down.
Sure enough, the uneven road surface disappeared, replaced by a hard ground composed of square stone bricks, with a thin layer of dust spread on it. With the fluorescent stone in his hand, Shi Jiu looked towards the front of the plain. The outline of a building was blurred under the weak fluorescence.
"It seems that the core area of the ruins is almost here." Shi Jiu looked at the looming building in front of him thoughtfully.
The next moment, Shi Jiu extended his consciousness to the building in front.
"A palace?"
Shi Jiu walked forward slowly, paying attention to every move around him. In this strange environment, especially a ruin that no one has ever been to before, caution is a must. Moreover, he is only one person and has no companions to take care of him.
Fortunately, there was no danger around the open space. Five minutes later, Shi Jiu arrived in front of the main hall and stopped to look up.
Perhaps no one has been here for too long. The outside of the entire hall is covered with a layer of dark dust, making it look particularly old and mottled. The east corner of the hall has been destroyed. It is not known whether it was due to fighting or natural damage. A small portion of the broken wall remains, forming a clear contrast with the intact side on the west side.
Shi Jiu was not surprised by such a sight. This was not the first time he had entered ruins, such as the Five Gate ruins in Tianyou County and the Heishui City ruins in Longnan County. These ruins all had traces of fighting and were even more damaged than here. It was awesome, but the only thing that surprised him was that there was no plaque on the lintel directly above the main hall, so it was impossible to know where this place was.
Shi Jiu pushed open the door and entered the main hall.
After looking around, he was surprised by how empty everything was.
"Strange, has anyone cleaned this place? There is nothing but dust."
This is the first time Shi Jiu has encountered such an empty main hall. Like the ruins of the five gates before, there are almost everything, including remains, weapons, swords, etc. But this is not the case at all. Even the damaged area on the east side of the main hall has no traces. Things like rubble and broken tiles were left behind, and everything looked weird.
Upon inspection with his spiritual sense, there really was nothing except the empty shell of the main hall.
Although he was confused and puzzled, and could not guess the reason, Shi Jiu did not want to stay here, so he continued walking towards the depths.
The top priority is to find a way out of the ruins and the vast ancient ocean where the ruins are located. Nothing else matters.
Pushing open the back door of the main hall, another palace came into view.
The palace is not big, slightly smaller than the previous one, and there are no signs of damage. After walking inside, Shi Jiu found that it was also empty, with no sign that anyone had been there.
The two empty halls at the front and back had a strange look everywhere, which made Shi Jiu even more alert. This was the first time he encountered such a scene. It was completely different from the ruins in his memory. Originally, he had some thoughts about searching for treasures, but now he has completely lost it.
"I don't know if there is a way to leave here." A trace of worry emerged in Shi Jiu's heart.
Exploring the ruins here, Shi Jiu's biggest purpose is to find ways and means to leave here. If there is no way here, then he will probably stay here forever, or even live here forever. This is not the result he wants.
"Go ahead and search. If it really isn't there, then you can just force your way in." Shi Jiu thought helplessly.
Before exploring the ruins, Shi Jiu had actually prepared for the worst. If he really couldn't find a way to leave here, he would do everything possible to improve his cultivation to the central realm or even higher, and then Breaking the energy restriction above, entering the Gulan Sea, and finally swimming up. However, doing so was full of danger and uncertainty. Shi Jiu himself did not know whether he could succeed. Not to mention whether the energy restriction could be broken, Gulan alone The water pressure in the depths of the sea can absolutely crush any metal, and ordinary people cannot bear it.
Shi Jiu searched the inner hall again. After confirming that there was nothing, he walked deeper again.
After passing through the inner hall, a long stone staircase appeared in front of us. Due to the dim light, the end of the stone steps could not be seen. Without thinking much, Shi Jiu stepped on the stone steps and walked up step by step. But as soon as he stepped on the first step, his heart sank slightly, and a faint uneasiness emerged in his heart.
"dangerous?"
Shi Jiu's expression changed, and he stopped temporarily. Then he felt everything around him carefully, and his consciousness was extended to the maximum, not letting go of anything suspicious.
After a while, Shi Jiu walked up the stone steps again. His steps were neither urgent nor slow, but extremely powerful.
The feedback from his spiritual consciousness just now showed that there was no danger around him, but the uneasiness in Shi Jiu's heart seemed to come from the end of the stone steps. Uneasiness often indicates danger, but Shi Jiu can't care so much at this moment. Rather than finding a way out of here, even if there is danger at the end of the stone steps, he still has to find out. Nothing can stop him from finding a way to leave. .
But Shi Jiu is not a reckless person. In addition to extending his spiritual consciousness around him, he also has a big knife in his hand, which he holds tightly with one hand to guard against sudden dangers at any time.
The stone steps were over a thousand meters long, and Shi Jiu walked for half an hour before reaching the end.
At the end of the stone steps is a mountainside. Except for the mountain in front and the dark passage, there are cliffs on both sides. The top is dark, and occasionally fleeting brilliance of energy can be seen.
At this time, Shi Jiu's serious expression showed a trace of curiosity and surprise. For no other reason than eight or nine stone platforms appeared on the mountainside.
These stone platforms are distributed in a circular shape, occupying almost half of the mountainside. There is a long sword inserted on each stone platform. It is unknown whether it has been there for too long or the light is dim. Each long sword is dim and colorless. Lost the sharp cold light of the past.
There is also a stone platform in the middle of a circle of stone platforms, with a sharp sword stuck on it.
Shi Jiu did not step forward rashly, but carefully realized that the uneasiness in his heart was still there, but he had no intention of strengthening it. It was at a relatively low level. Under the perception of his spiritual consciousness, the stone platform and the long sword hilt were not transparent. If there is any murderous intent, it seems to have been decayed for a long time.
After taking a deep breath, Shi Jiu walked towards the nearest stone platform.
All the stone platforms are not big, about three meters wide. Apart from a thin layer of dust, the long sword inserted in the middle is the most conspicuous.
Stopping next to the stone platform, Shi Jiu watched carefully.
The long sword has long lost its brilliance. Although it has not been rusted or corroded, it feels like its essence has been lost. Shi Jiu didn't touch it, but he felt that if he touched it, the long sword might break into pieces immediately. Then, a circle of stone platforms passed by one after another to watch. Each long sword gave him the same feeling as the first one. The essence was no longer there, and it might be destroyed at the slightest touch.
Finally, Shi Jiu came to the stone platform in the middle. The long sword here was the same, but there were also differences. There were various complicated patterns carved on the body of this long sword. Although it was a little blurry, it was faintly It has the aura of the great road, and there are two words engraved on both sides of the middle of the stone platform where the long sword is inserted.
"Suppress - kill -" Shi Jiu softly spat out these two words, and then suddenly felt inexplicably shocked in his heart.
