btth: receive your own sucide note

The ten Earth Demon puppets were completely ignored by the crowd.

  Surprisingly, after being easily crushed, these ten Earth Demon puppets actually underwent a transformation.

  They suddenly paused, their eyes flashing with silver light, and a deep roar erupted from their throats.

  The next moment, the puppets moved in unison, forming a strange formation. Silver light shimmered, and streams of energy like silver snakes surged from their bodies, connecting them all together in a circular loop.

  "Roar!"

  As the loop formed, the leading Earth Demon puppet roared again. Immediately, before everyone's astonishment, the silver light faded, and a hint of golden light gradually emerged. A moment later, the golden light completely replaced the silver.

  "It's evolved!"

  Seeing this, Chen Guan's eyes lit up, and he suddenly became more interested.

  As someone who knew puppets best on the continent, he was well aware of the difficulty it took for ordinary Earth Demon Puppets to evolve into Heavenly Demon Puppets. Any such evolution required absorbing vast quantities of Danlei and other energies.

  Yet, the Earth Demon Puppets here had accomplished this in a matter of moments.

  "It's the effectiveness of that formation, truly the work of a Dou Sheng master! These ten Earth Demon Puppets, combined with that unique formation, are more than enough to rival a two-star Dou Zun. It seems this ancient master has considerable experience in puppetry."

  The transformation of the ten Earth Demon Puppets was eye-catching, but still insufficient to cause any trouble. They only managed to resist for a few more breaths before being completely subdued.

  Afterward, Chen Guan unashamedly collected them all.

  Ultimately, the contributions were almost entirely from his own people. As for those who had been shouting, they were already vulnerable at the moment the puppets evolved. Therefore, seeing Chen Guan's lack of a share of the spoils was unacceptable.

  As he unleashed his spiritual power to examine the ten Earth Demon puppets, a smile gradually crept onto his face.

  He was confident in his puppetry, but he also knew that, despite being an authentic inheritance, his technique was only a fragmented one, with much still lost.

  The combined formation of these ten Earth Demon puppets was a crucial piece of the puzzle. With a little research and careful analysis, Chen Guan was confident he could master this technique, further completing his legacy.

  Even if it was limited, it was still a significant achievement, one that would allow him to live up to the title of master and disciple.

  Without further consideration, Chen Guan infused his soul power into the puppets. He discovered that these Earth Demon puppets were incredibly simple. Aside from their ability to evolve and perform combo attacks, they were probably even inferior to those forged by Xiao Yan. Without a trace of soul imprint within them, Chen Guan had no difficulty in making them his master.

  "This kind of thing is probably just something someone casually crafted to guard the gate."

  With a faint smile, Chen Guan saw it clearly. To think that the ancient powerhouse was only capable of crafting this kind of junk was a mistake.

  He stored the ten Earth Demon Puppets in his ring. At that moment, accompanied by a series of creaking sounds, the tightly closed, heavy stone door at the end of the square slowly cracked open.

  As the stone door gradually opened, a desolate and ancient aura slowly wafted out, causing many people to look solemn. Ancient objects, for many, hold a sacred value.

  "Let's go."

  Without the slightest hesitation, not even waiting for the onlookers to react, Chen Guan and his entourage rushed in. His appearance showed no sign of caution, the actions of a true reckless man.

  "Skilled men are truly bold! Aren't they afraid of other traps?"

  "Never mind, let's follow them. It's a gamble!"

  "I'll wait and see for a moment."

  Those who were a step behind in the square were buzzing with discussion, their thoughts varying. Some were resolute and determined to follow suit, while others remained cautious.

  Not far away, Yao Chen and his companions, having passed the first checkpoint, finally arrived. They happened to see Chen Guan and his group enter without hesitation, and their audacity made them question their lives.

  "Who is this person? The traps in these ancient ruins are so bizarre, how can he be so casual as if he were just going home?"

  "Teacher, I feel like this person is familiar, and the number of powerful individuals around him matches... Brother Guan's. Could it be..."

  Xiao Yan was equally shocked, but at a different level and with a different perspective, he had suspected Chen Guan's identity even earlier than Yao Chen, a kind of bystander's clearer view.

  Upon hearing this, Yao Chen froze.

  Thinking carefully, it seemed he had the same style as that boy.

  He was equally baffled and incomprehensible.

  Thinking that way, it was nine out of ten.

  Dou Qi Continent was vast, but Yao Chen felt it was unlikely that such an extraordinary young man would appear at the same time.

  As for his appearance, even he had countless ways to change it, let alone that cunning kid.

  "I understand, I understand. Accelerate and catch up. No need to hold back."

  Yao Chen immediately ordered, and he was the first to arrive, leading the Xingyun Pavilion troops through the crowd and into the crevice.

  He didn't believe Chen Guan would do anything he wasn't sure of. If he continued to be so cautious, he would probably be staring blankly at the empty ruins once he actually entered.

  Seeing the Xingyun Pavilion's actions, forces such as the Burning Flame Valley, the Yellow Spring Pavilion, the Wind and Thunder Pavilion, and the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan no longer waited and watched, and all accelerated their pace.

  "That old fellow Yao Chen isn't a reckless person. Even he's gone in, so there's no danger. Speed up, everyone! Catch up with them!"

  "Fen Yan Gu has gone in, so let's go too."

  A single move had a ripple effect, and even Chen Guan himself couldn't have foreseen it. His actions had invisibly triggered a chain reaction, accelerating the exploration of this ancient ruins countless times.

  ...

  They swooped through the stone gate and passed through the crack.

  Before Chen Guan and the others lay another colossal hall, no less impressive than the crimson palace outside. Standing within it, they seemed incredibly small. Gazing around, they discovered a series of deep corridors surrounding the hall, extending to an unknown destination.   

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  Every corridor now presented a choice. After a brief hesitation, many of the warriors who had rushed in chose a direction and began to charge into the passages in groups.

  At this point, Chen Guan, in a different tone, seemed to have lost his composure and turned to look at the Treasure Hunter.

  "Zi Yan, it's your turn. Can you smell which medicinal herb has the strongest aroma?"

  Chen Guan's goal was clear: the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit was paramount, and the rest could be put aside for now.

  "I can smell a little, but it's not very distinct. Wait a moment."

  Zi Yan nodded slightly, then closed her eyes, a faint purple aura lingering around her.

  No one disturbed her, and the group waited quietly.

  Seizing this opportunity, the Xingyun Pavilion and others, who had been scrambling for a long time, finally caught up.

  Seeing Chen Guan and his group standing indifferent in front of the hall, they were slightly puzzled and wanted to inquire, but the sounds of fierce fighting began to emanate from the hall's corridors, indicating that many people had discovered valuable items.

  Seeing this, the various forces no longer hesitated and began to join in.

  Only those from the Xingyun Pavilion who had guessed the identities of Chen Guan and his group, Xiao Yan and Yao Chen, gave Chen Guan a slight nod before leaving.

  Chen Guan ignored them. They were greeting him now, so what did it have to do with someone like me, Guan?

  Zi Yan, gifted with treasure hunting, didn't take long; she opened her eyes in just a few minutes.

  "This way, the herbs smell the strongest, and this way the elixirs have the richest aroma. There must be something good there,"

  Zi Yan pointed to two aisles, her eyes a mixture of excitement and hesitation.

  On one side were the finished products, on the other the raw materials. He wanted to have his cake and eat it too!

  Normally, Chen Guan would have done the same, but in the face of the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit, he knew his priorities.

  "Let's go to the herbs. With them, I can make you vomit with elixirs,"

  the Ninth-Rank Alchemy Grandmaster declared confidently.

  Zi Yan, upon hearing this, was enlightened.

  That's right, this guy has been my bread and butter for a long time, right? Why bother worrying about those pills that have been sitting there for who knows how many years, and who knows if they've gone bad?

  "Go ahead, follow this elder, and all the herbs are mine!"

  Zi Yan, full of energy, led the group into the passage.

  The passage was long, but even for the strongest, it was no big deal. Soon, the group arrived at the stone gate at the end. When

  the stone gate was thrown open with a bang, everyone was stunned.

  Even Chen Guan, who had been prepared for it, was shocked.

  The extremely rich and refreshing aroma of herbs filled the air, invigorating.

  What came into view was a forest.

  An ancient forest composed entirely of rare and precious herbs!

  "Damn! Compared to the herbs here, the herbs from my Wanyao Mountains are nothing."

  Xiong Zhan, who had been a nobody all this time, afraid to speak in front of the big guys, couldn't help but exclaim in amazement. He gazed at the vast expanses of herbs, so rare in the outside world, his face filled with astonishment.

  The scene was truly too dreamy.

  "Wow, this is the place!"

  Zi Yan's eyes were already sparkling with excitement. She wiped her saliva, then finally revealed her true nature. With a sudden leap, she dove into a patch of energy-rich Ganoderma lucidum and stuffed her mouth with a handful.

  The herbs here had been cultivated for countless years, their energy was incredibly rich. For Zi Yan, they were a tonic. While their taste was slightly inferior without Chen Guan's refinement, their abundant energy helped her mask the taste.

  Seeing her actions, Medusa and the others were both amused and understanding.

  "Gather all the herbs along the way, and set the rest aside for now. Let's head deeper."

  As an alchemist, Chen Guan was also shocked by the scene, but

  he still had his wits about him and remembered what was important. While these herbs were valuable, they were simply able to thrive unchecked in the ruins because no one had ever picked them. Furthermore, the abundant energy here ensured a rich supply of energy within the herbs.

  As for their rarity, that was certain.

  But with a little more effort, they could still be found in the outside world.

  The Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit, however, was different. It was a rare find, and a necessity for Zi Yan's rapid growth!

  Without it, her life would be profoundly impacted.

  The same could be said for her own plans.

  "Huh? Why?"

  Upon learning that the decision wasn't to clear them all out, Zi Yan stared at Chen Guan with wide eyes, threatening to pounce on him and start a fight if he didn't explain. Normally, that

  would be fine, but right now, Chen Guan had no desire to argue with her.

  "Because, the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit!"