Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World Chapter 1243 - 572: Developments in the Void Realm Ten Years Later, Cultivators of the Divine Weapon Sect (2)
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"Although the Ancient Era's Void Realm certainly encountered a devastating cataclysm, nearly annihilating global civilization, a fragmented vessel still retains some strength; vestiges of the past, numerous ancient ruins, persist."
"Within these remnants of bygone eras lie abundant chances for discovery, including astonishing opportunities at the Integration and even the Mahayana Levels."
Lu Fucheng elaborated.
His prolonged survival within the Void Realm stemmed from his refusal to succumb to avarice.
Had he shared the same greed as his peers, his survival would likely have been short-lived.
Within a few years, they would have met a tragic end in the Void Realm.
"What sort of opportunities could incite such greed in cultivators at the Void Refining stage?"
This question arose from the assembled Void Refining cultivators.
They considered their cultivation mindsets to be robust, finding ordinary opportunities hardly enticing.
Yet, their fellow cultivators were different.
Anyone who achieved the Void Refining stage had endured millennia of arduous cultivation, their steadfast cultivation mindset was beyond doubt.
Nevertheless, they still perished due to greed, a phenomenon that perplexed them.
"I shall refrain from detailing most opportunities."
"Consider just one instance where an ancient ruin yielded Integration Pills."
"At least a dozen Integration Pills materialized within."
"Faced with such a sight, wouldn't you be tempted to claim them?"
Lu Fucheng stated impassively.
Integration Pills?!
The mention of these legendary items caused the pupils of many Void Refining cultivators to contract, their hearts pounding with disbelief.
They had never imagined such Integration Pills would resurface in this world.
For these Void Refining cultivators, Integration Pills were treasures of immeasurable value.
Even within a paramount sect like the Divine Weapon Sect, acquiring a single Integration Pill was a rare feat.
Obtaining one required exhausting one's entire fortune, possibly even accumulating substantial debts.
However, success promised immense rewards, transforming one into a formidable Integration Great Power.
Such might within the Divine Weapon Sect would confer considerable influence, elevating them beyond mere sect fodder.
Consequently, the allure of Integration Pills was easily understood.
If these Integration Pills truly appeared within an ancient ruin, they would undoubtedly gamble everything.
After all, such a chance was singular; missed, and it would never return.
"It appears you all harbor the desire to seize them."
Lu Fucheng observed the eager expressions of his peers, recognizing the universal temptation, a pull even he found difficult to resist.
"However, it was precisely this opportunity that drew swarms of Void Refining cultivators into that particular ancient ruin."
"Ultimately, these cultivators turned upon each other within, leading to the demise of ninety-nine percent."
"Only a handful of Void Refining cultivators managed to emerge.
"And even those who survived did so bearing severe injuries."
"Despite obtaining Integration Pills, their chances of successfully breaking through to the Body Integration Realm remained slim."
"Thus, you now possess some comprehension of the perils inherent in the Void Realm."
Lu Fucheng remarked, gazing at his companions as if recalling his own initial arrival in the Void Realm.
He too had been in their shoes, hearing tales of the Void Realm's opportunities and believing the native cultivators were weak, thus making these chances easily attainable?
Reality, however, delivered a harsh lesson.
Opportunities were not inherently out of reach, but each pursuit demanded a significant price.
A lapse in caution would lead to a tragic, unrecoverable demise within these ancient ruins.
Countless cultivators had paid with their lives to underscore this truth.
Regrettably, those who courted death continued to appear.
"Internal conflict over treasures?"
"If that were the sole danger, the mortality rate wouldn't be so astronomical."
"Do these ancient ruins harbor additional threats?"
A Void Refining cultivator continued his inquiry.
He sensed that the exceptionally high death rate could not solely be attributed to competition for resources among Void Refining cultivators; there had to be other formidable dangers lurking.
"Conflict amongst peers constitutes merely one facet of the peril."
"The true danger originates from the ancient ruins themselves."
"These ruins are the legacies of Great Powers from the Ancient Era's Void Realm."
"Within their domains, they established numerous restriction arrays."
"Even after billions of years, these restriction arrays remain active."
"Should one inadvertently trigger these arrays, even Integration Great Powers could face annihilation."
"Besides the restriction arrays, ancient ruins also harbor hidden demons as a threat." "The disappearance of Void Realm civilizations during the Ancient Era was attributed to demons." "However, these demons have not been entirely eradicated; some formidable ones managed to survive." "They lie in wait within certain ancient ruins, biding their time for a chance to break free." "Certain Void Refining Cultivators, unaware of this peril, could fall victim to these demonic traps, leading to their demise." Lu Fucheng conveyed this with a sigh. He recalled an instance where he witnessed Void Refining Cultivators venturing into an ancient ruin. Initially, this ruin appeared to be a treasure trove, overflowing with riches enough to captivate any Void Refining Cultivator. Unbeknownst to them, it was a carefully constructed snare set by an ancient demon. Once these cultivators were ensnared, the demon made its move with sudden ferocity. As anticipated, the Void Refining Cultivators perished, their lives ending as sustenance for the ancient demon. Throughout history, countless cultivators from various Sects have met their end at the hands of these demons. Even more unsettling are the Ancient Secret Realms, from which no Void Refining Cultivator has ever returned, leaving the cause of their deaths a complete mystery. Since no one emerges alive from these realms, the exact circumstances of their demise remain unknown. On the surface, the Void Realm might seem relatively safe, but in truth, it is a treacherous landscape teeming with hidden dangers. Many Void Refining Cultivators have paid the ultimate price here. "It's no wonder the mortality rate for Void Refining Cultivators in the Void Realm is so high." "I hadn't realized that beyond the local cultivators, so many other dangers existed." "We are truly fortunate that Senior Brother Lu provided this timely warning; otherwise, we too might have fallen into treacherous traps." A wave of gratitude washed over the assembled cultivators. As newcomers to the Void Realm, they were understandably unfamiliar with its perilous nature. Without Lu Fucheng's advance counsel, they could easily have been deceived. And life, once extinguished, is irrecoverable. "Senior Brother Lu, while the death rate in the Void Realm is high, it isn't absolute, is it?" "Have there been individuals who managed to reap benefits?" "Perhaps Senior Brother Lu himself is among those who have profited from exploring the Void Realm?" Some Void Refining Cultivators cast questioning glances at Lu Fucheng, suspecting he was withholding information. If the Void Realm were truly as perilous as described, the death rate would approach one hundred percent, not merely ninety. For these daring cultivators, any outcome less than a certainty of death presented an opportunity worth pursuing. Considering their current lifespans, if they couldn't achieve further breakthroughs in Cultivation, they would eventually succumb to old age. Therefore, seizing the opportunities within the Void Realm seemed a worthwhile gamble. "Undoubtedly, some have indeed reaped significant rewards. There's no point in denying it." "If one proceeds with caution, survival within these ancient secret realms is possible." "With a touch of good fortune, achieving a breakthrough to the Integration stage isn't entirely out of the question." Lu Fucheng stated this nonchalantly. He perceived that these cultivators from the Divine Weapon Sect were not precisely the type to adhere strictly to rules. They were indistinguishable from many cultivators he had encountered before. However, their choices were their own, and he felt little inclination to interfere. It is said that good counsel falls on deaf ears when fate decrees otherwise. Furthermore, unsolicited advice might be perceived as meddling, obstructing their potential good fortune. He had witnessed this pattern countless times. "So, it appears the Void Realm is indeed brimming with opportunities." Each Void Refining Cultivator from the Divine Weapon Sect felt a surge of excitement, their hearts pounding with anticipation, imagining the myriad fortunes that awaited them.