The Killing Lands was a premier location of extreme danger within Xuan Province. Although it was situated in Xuan Province, it was actually a secret realm within that territory.

The predecessor of the Killing Lands was an ancient battlefield. It served as one of the sites where other worlds clashed with the Xuantian Continent.

Currently, Xuantian dominated the three thousand worlds, and the flames of war rarely reached the Xuantian Continent itself. However, countless lingering souls still remained within this battlefield, running rampant.

To prevent these souls from emerging from the secret realm, the ten Great Sacred Lands stationed cultivators here. They also launched periodic suppression campaigns to keep the spirits in check.

Naturally, some cultivators also came to the Killing Lands to cultivate and grow stronger. Shi Xuan was neither the first nor would he be the last to seek power here.

He arrived at the Fengdao Pass outside the Killing Lands via a teleportation array. As soon as he stepped out, several disciples from the Fengdao Academy immediately stepped forward to greet him.

"You must be Junior Brother Shi?" The one speaking was a middle-aged man dressed in the attire of a deacon.

Shi Xuan cupped his hands in greeting. "Shi Xuan greets Senior Brother; might I ask how I should address you?"

"My surname is Shi, and my name is Shi Yuqi. I am a disciple of Elder Bai from the Foreign Affairs Academy," the man replied.

Shi Yuqi introduced himself with a beaming smile. He simultaneously hinted to Shi Xuan that they were on the same side.

Shi Xuan's eyes brightened, and the corners of his mouth curled slightly upward. "So Senior Brother is the disciple of Martial Uncle Da Bai; I have heard much about you."

"You flatter me, you flatter me," Shi Yuqi replied. Although he knew his junior brother was merely being polite, it was still an honor for him.

Exchanging pleasantries with a genius from the Miscellaneous Dao Academy was a rare privilege. Many people sought to establish a connection with such talents but never found the opportunity.

He continued, "Junior Brother Shi, you must be weary from your journey. I have prepared a banquet to welcome you, and I hope you will grace us with your presence."

"I have troubled Senior Brother," Shi Xuan answered. As the Imperial Grandson of the Northern Desolate Dynasty, he was naturally well-versed in social graces.

Soon, the group arrived at a banquet hall. Although Shi Yuqi was a deacon, he still invited Shi Xuan to take the seat of honor.

Shi Xuan naturally declined the primary seat. After the two deferred to each other, Shi Yuqi finally sat at the head, and the banquet began.

During the meal, cups were exchanged amidst constant laughter and conversation. After three rounds of wine, the atmosphere grew more relaxed.

Shi Yuqi eventually asked, "Junior Brother Shi, how long do you intend to stay in the Killing Lands this time?"

Shi Xuan replied with a smile, "I have come to these Killing Lands purely to improve myself. I will leave this place whenever I feel it is time to do so."

Shi Yuqi did not doubt this answer. After all, a genius like Shi Xuan could not possibly spend his entire life in a place like the Killing Lands.

He then took out a map from his storage ring and pushed it forward. "Junior Brother, this is a map of the Killing Lands marking the locations of various demonic creatures."

"You can see where you wish to go for your experience. Thank you, Senior Brother," Shi Xuan said as he took the map and raised his wine cup.

Shi Yuqi said with a laugh, "It is but a small effort. In the future, we will still have to rely on Junior Brother Shi."

The banquet ended several hours later. After finding a place for Shi Xuan to stay, Shi Yuqi specifically asked when he planned to enter the Killing Lands for his training.

Previously, there were too many people in the banquet hall, so he had not asked this question. He did not want some loose-lipped fellow to expose the boy's whereabouts.

If Shi Xuan encountered trouble in the Killing Lands due to a leak, Shi Yuqi would not be able to bear the responsibility. He wanted to ensure his junior brother's safety was prioritized.

"I plan to go tomorrow." Shi Xuan did not hide his intentions.

Shi Yuqi said, "Junior Brother, the killing intent and baleful energy in these Killing Lands are too heavy. You must be careful when the time comes."

Shi Xuan replied, "Thank you for the reminder, Senior Brother. I will pay attention to my safety."

Shi Yuqi said, "Good, then I will not disturb your rest. Farewell." "Farewell."

After seeing the other party off, Shi Xuan immediately opened the map. This map was very detailed, containing not only the gathering places of various demonic creatures but also marking their strength levels.

By the time Shi Xuan finished his careful study, it was already midnight. Early the next morning, Shi Xuan did not bid farewell to Shi Yuqi.

After disguising himself and donning a bronze mask, he headed toward the entrance of the Killing Lands. The disciples guarding the entrance saw Shi Xuan's strange attire and immediately reached out to stop him.

"Halt! Ahead lies the Killing Lands; no one other than disciples of our Fengdao Academy may enter." Shi Xuan did not argue with them much.

Instead, he took out a token from his storage ring that symbolized a True Inheritance Disciple. Upon seeing this token, the surrounding Fengdao Academy disciples hurriedly spoke with respect.

"So it is a True Inheritance Senior Brother. Please." "I have troubled you," Shi Xuan said as he walked toward the entrance.

The crowd watched his receding figure and began to discuss among themselves. "This Senior Brother is quite mysterious. Could he be a genius of the academy?"

"Even if he is not a genius, he is someone with a profound background. That bronze mask on his face is a spirit treasure that can block divine sense prying."

"Ordinary disciples do not have so many spirit stones to buy such a thing." Those present instantly sucked in a breath of cold air upon hearing the words spirit treasure.

They would not be able to gather enough spirit stones to buy one even if they spent ten years. The moment Shi Xuan entered the Killing Lands, he felt a thick scent of blood rushing toward him.

He subconsciously looked up at the sky. It was indeed blood-red as the rumors suggested, while the earth was pitch black.

The spiritual energy here carried a terrifying baleful aura. Attempting to restore cultivation by absorbing spiritual energy here was several times slower than in the outside world.

One could only rely on pills and certain treasures to quickly recover spiritual energy. At the same time, one had to remain vigilant against surrounding dangers at every moment.

It could be said that this place was the most perilous location Shi Xuan had ever visited. Yet, within Shi Xuan's heart, there was not the slightest bit of fear.

Instead, there was an indescribable sense of excitement. He quickly recalled the map he had studied the previous night, and he soon had a direction and a target.

This time, Shi Xuan's training point was a place called White Bone Valley, located one hundred miles to the southwest. The demonic creatures there were all Bone Demons.

Demonic creatures of the Dao Base Realm could be seen everywhere. Furthermore, every minor commander was at the Life Core Realm level, while the grand commanders were existences in the Heavenly Yuan Realm.

Shi Xuan did not choose to fly on his sword. Consuming spiritual energy too early in the Killing Lands was not a wise move.

He summoned a spirit beast from his spirit beast bag to serve as his transport. This spirit beast was an Ice Wolf of the Life Core Realm.

It was not only extremely fast, but it also carried gusts of cold wind as it ran, which could preemptively avoid some unnecessary troubles.

One hour later, Shi Xuan arrived outside the White Bone Valley without any obstruction. After feeding his spirit beast a spirit beast pill, Shi Xuan returned the beast to its bag.

Then, holding his sword, he walked into the valley.

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