Daily Intelligence System: Don't Kill Me, Honey! Chapter 1601 - 368: Can This Cripple Really Do It? (Part 3)

Furthermore, the timings of each opening differ, demanding a touch of fortune.

Yet, Zoroastrian Sect members keep vigil near the Ruins in advance, and whenever the Ruins part open, clouds erupt from inside. The entire zone then swirls with surging clouds, revealing striking signs, allowing the Sect's devotees to make their move into the Ruins.

Legends claim the Ruins' interior isn't empty but a vast domain.

Liu Futong explained that these Ruins birth the Kunlun Dragon Vein, harboring a Yin-Yang vortex that swallows all nearby Gang Qi.

Even Gang Qi inside living beings gets consumed by it, explaining why nothing escapes the Ruins.

This also accounts for how the Ruins curb the Gang Qi of martial artists.

Grasping this, Chen Jiusi saw the Ruins as the gray fog's birthplace.

That gray fog rings a bell for most; it haunts famous peaks across the realm, from Dahei Mountain in Mianshui County long ago, to the White Tiger valley in the Zoroastrian Sect's Huangzhou Prefecture stronghold where Chen Jie ventured. All unfolded amid gray fog.

The gray fog stems from Dragon Vein power, and the Ruins form the heart of the Kunlun Mountain Range.

In essence, the Dragon Vein's head resides here, granting it immense might to quash Gang Qi.

Thanks to Liu Caidie’s briefing, Chen Jie grasped the Ruins' true nature more fully.

And so the night drew to a close.

Come morning, Han Ling’er roused Liu Caidie and Chen Jiusi, having them don guard uniforms.

These outfits belonged to the Ming King’s personal guards. Their task was to pose as his loyal attendants, trail him to the Ruins, and grab an opening to slip inside.

Hearing the scheme, Chen Jie and Han Ling’er slipped into the guard garb before gathering at the Ming Prince Mansion.

The Little Ming King Han Lin’er today wore grand Sect Hierarch robes, trailed by over a hundred guards—the Ming King’s usual escort of a hundred elite aides, each a powerhouse.

Standouts included several veterans who braved death alongside the late Ming King Han Shantong, their prowess unmatched.

All harbored unwavering loyalty to the Ming King’s bloodline.

The Little Ming King’s sole aim in mustering these trusted followers was to mask and shield Han Ling’er’s group for Ruins entry.

"Ming King, everyone has arrived,"

A grizzled voice rang from the guards, prompting the Little Ming King to nod. He eyed Han Ling’er’s concealed spot, shared a glance with his sister, then gestured, declaring, "Set off."

Thus, the group marched straight for the Ruins.

At the Ruins' front, Du Zundao, Mr. Guan, and the rest of the Twelve Elders stood ready, with Fiery Fire Banner and Flood Banner sealing the perimeter—no insect could slip through.

Open entry was utterly out of the question.

Reaching the site, Chen Jie eyed the ironclad defenses and queried, "Security’s airtight here—how will we infiltrate the Ruins? Looks tricky."

Masked by her guard helmet in the throng, Liu Caidie replied gravely, "Not so tough. Once inside the Forbidden Land, opportunities will arise."

Chen Jie shot back, "With such vigilant watch, a chance still exists?"

Liu Caidie: "The Ruins, the Ruins—where Yin and Yang collide, brimming with unknowns. You’ll see soon enough."

With that, Chen Jie held his tongue and trailed Liu Caidie onward.

Deep in the Forbidden Land, before a massive cave mouth, one zone lay deserted while nearby, a cluster chatted intently.

A closer look revealed Du Zundao with a handful of Twelve Elders.

Mr. Guan joined them too.

Elder Yin Hu of the Twelve Elders fawned over Du Zundao, "Dharma King, will you truly venture into the Ruins yourself this time?"

Du Zundao eyed Yin Hu with a grin.

Among the Twelve Elders, ranks split into upper, middle, lower. Lowly ones hit Dragon Realm, like the late Elder Quan.

The Middle Four Venerables usually reach Dragon Peak or dip into Molten Furnace Lower Realm.

Upper Four Venerables command Middle Melting Furnace Realm strength, Elder Chen Long rivaling Han Miaozhen’s might.

Besides Chen Long in the Upper Four, Chou Niu and Mei Tu endure; once there was a fourth, Elder Yin Hu, the Tigercrest Lord, but all know he met his end in Wushan at Chen Jiusi’s hands.

Thus, Upper Four now hold just Chen Long, Chou Niu, and Mei Tu.

These three huddled by Du Zundao now, as he told them, "Hmm, with imperial forces closing in, retreat paths demand attention. The Qiankun Great Method secures our Sect’s lifeline—irreplaceable. This trip, come what may, I’ll claim it, safeguarding our Holy Sect from peril."

Chen Long responded, "Dharma King, your nobility shines; for the Holy Sect, you sacrifice all—we revere you."

Mei Tu added, "Once, the Dharma King pierced court ranks for the Holy Sect, defying death without a flinch—true heroism."

Chou Niu laughed, "Quite right. Why crown that whelp Sect Hierarch? Dharma King should lead instead."