Chapter 951 - 743: Journey to the Ruined World

Chapter 951: Chapter 743: Journey to the Ruined World

The landscape of the Border Region is desolate, with yellow sand filling the sky.

Under the blowing yellow sand, the entire Border Region appears somewhat lonely, as if it has no trace of vitality.

The elder sits atop the city wall of the Border Region, watching the sandstorm rise, lifts a jug of wine in his right hand, takes a big gulp, then puts down the jug and sighs deeply.

Footsteps sound from behind, and the elder turns his head to find Marshal Liu standing nearby.

"So, are you satisfied with the scenery here?"

Marshal Liu sits beside the elder, also with a wine jug, takes a big swig, wipes the wine from the corner of his mouth, and says, "The scenery here isn’t great, but it always has some charm. I’m used to staying here and have long grown tired of it. For you, though, it’s something novel."

Upon hearing this, the elder slightly shakes his head, showing a satisfied expression, and says, "No, I never get tired of it. Ever since our world was destroyed by the Heavenly Demons, it has been in ruins."

"Over countless years, I’ve long forgotten what our world originally looked like."

"Now, under Mr. Qin’s leadership, coming here and seeing a world full of life, I’ve regained some of my old memories."

Marshal Liu hears this, slightly shakes his head, says nothing more, and just raises his wine jug for a toast with the elder.

The two take another big drink; the elder turns his gaze toward the vastness of the sandstorm, nostalgia deepening in his eyes.

Ever since Qin An fought the cultivators involved in those invasion events, the elder has never left the Border Region.

According to Emperor Xuanwu’s plan, the Border Region is most prone to incidents, so the elder has temporarily remained here, becoming one of its guardians.

During this time, his favorite thing to do is sit atop the city wall and watch the sky full of yellow sand.

What others are tired of, he loves dearly, because for him, this expanse of yellow sand is like the rarest treasure in life, needing to be imprinted repeatedly in his mind.

Marshal Liu also doesn’t disturb, just sits on the city wall drinking with the elder.

The two drink for approximately the time it takes an incense stick to burn, and only after the fine wine in the jug disappears does Marshal Liu rise to prepare to walk towards the city below.

He still has Border Region affairs to handle, so he doesn’t linger here long.

But as Marshal Liu walks forward two steps, he slightly pauses, looks ahead, and a hint of surprise flashes in his eyes.

"Mr. Qin, why have you suddenly come to the Border Region again?"

With this question, the elder, who had been admiring the scenery, snaps back to attention.

Seeing that it is Qin An, the surprise in his eyes is no less than that of Marshal Liu.

Marshal Liu looks utterly puzzled.

But Qin An doesn’t respond; he simply gazes at the elder in front of him and waves a hand towards Marshal Liu.

The meaning is simple: he has something significant to discuss here that isn’t convenient for outsiders to know.

Marshal Liu, being a smart person, nods in agreement when Qin An waves his hand, then leaves the tower, disappearing from Qin An’s sight.

The elder’s curiosity grows stronger.

He clearly understood the earlier scene; Qin An deliberately sent Marshal Liu away to ask him something important.

But he is also puzzled about what issue warrants such effort from Qin An.

After all, in his view, after defeating the invading cultivators, there didn’t seem to be any crucial news worth Qin An’s specific inquiry.

However, since Qin An is here, he doesn’t waste time, gesturing politely to the spot beside him.

"Mr. Qin, please sit. Whatever you wish to ask or need me to do, I will do my utmost without hesitation."

Qin An nods, sits next to the elder, and finally speaks: "The matters of the Border Region have concluded. You should already be very familiar with everything here. I wouldn’t disturb you otherwise, but I now intend to search other ruined worlds for their world will."

At these words, a look of astonishment flickers in the elder’s eyes.

He hadn’t expected Qin An to have such an idea.

But being a clever person, with a little thought, he understands Qin An’s reasoning.

"Mr. Qin, you wish to harness the power of those broken worlds, so that when the Heavenly Demons invade, you can unleash your strength immediately?"

Qin An nods without reservation and says, "Exactly. For me now, the power of those broken worlds is very suitable. I want them to submit and serve me."

The elder thinks for a moment, nods, and says, "Mr. Qin’s idea is excellent, though it harbors many risks."

"The first risk is that once you enter those broken worlds, there’s a significant chance of being discovered by the Heavenly Demons."

He’s lived many years and can immediately discern that Qin An’s approach is quite perilous.

Qin An shakes his head and says, "I naturally know this matter, otherwise I wouldn’t have specifically come to you."

With these words, the elder’s curiosity intensifies.

He doesn’t understand what matter could compel Qin An to seek him out deliberately.

Qin An thinks for a moment, organizes his thoughts, and then says, "What I want to know is whether you have any way to help me temporarily block the espionage of those Heavenly Demons. This is crucial for me and would spare me much trouble."