Chapter 0790 Ancient Remnants

Chapter 0790 The Ancient Remnants

Zi Qingcheng and Shui Tianzi were still reluctant to let Qin Yun go to that desolate realm.

In that desolate realm, there were many Half-Immortals from the Profound Domain and the Long family.

That place was not the territory of the Jian family either. If Qin Yun went there and was discovered by the Profound Domain or the Long family, it would be extremely dangerous.

"Yun’er, are you really going? We’re not stopping you, but we’re just worried about your safety!" Shui Tianzi said sweetly, shaking Qin Yun’s arm.

Zi Qingcheng also nodded in agreement.

"Don’t worry, I was fine even in the Nethermoon Desolate Realm!" Qin Yun chuckled, pinching Zi Qingcheng’s cheek.

Zi Qingcheng pouted and then activated the Soul-Chasing Talisman.

After confirming the direction, they returned to put together quick disguises to avoid drawing too much attention.

Shui Tianzi and Zi Qingcheng both changed into plain white robes and wore conical hats.

Qin Yun, meanwhile, wore a gray outfit, pasted on a fake beard, and added some scars to his face.

After their simple disguises were done, they left New Sword Island.

Zi Qingcheng took out her flying artifact—a shabby-looking flying shuttle.

Shui Tianzi was still on edge throughout the journey, as Bao Changshou had drilled into them the instruction to keep Qin Yun at Sword Immortal Villa once he emerged.

Yet now, the two of them were taking Qin Yun to that desolate realm.

Seeing Shui Tianzi’s worried expression, Qin Yun gently stroked her enchanting face and smiled. "Big Sis Shui, don’t be afraid. I’ll definitely protect you when the time comes!"

"Yun’er, what’s your current cultivation level?" Shui Tianzi asked.

"Late-stage Profound Realm!" Qin Yun grinned.

"Even when you were at the early and middle stages of the Profound Realm, you were stronger than us. It seems we’re completely incapable of protecting you now!" Shui Tianzi murmured dejectedly.

"I don’t need you to protect me. I just need your help in crafting talismans and refining artifacts!" Qin Yun teased, tugging her chin lightly.

"Yun’er, I can still keep you warm at night!" Shui Tianzi gave a seductive smile, nuzzling against Qin Yun and resting her head on his shoulder, wrapped around him.

Qin Yun sat on the floor of the flying shuttle with nowhere to escape, letting Shui Tianzi take advantage of him.

Ever since he met Shui Tianzi, he had gradually grown accustomed to her clinginess.

Zi Qingcheng used to comment on it, but she no longer did.

"That desolate realm seems to be within the Demon Wasteland. I heard it takes several days of flying to get there!" Zi Qingcheng said.

"A few days is fine. It’s not like I’ll be bored here anyway!" Qin Yun laughed, then playfully tweaked Zi Qingcheng’s nose.

And so, Qin Yun spent the journey inside the flying shuttle, bantering playfully with the alluring duo, making the trip quite enjoyable.

Several days later, they had already entered the depths of the Demon Wasteland.

Zi Qingcheng, holding the Soul-Chasing Talisman, emerged from the flying shuttle, as the Soul-Chasing Talisman’s glow intensified, indicating that the desolate realm was nearby.

The sky was dim, and Qin Yun and his companions picked their way carefully through the barren mountains below.

A large stretch of land around them was completely treeless, nothing but barren wasteland.

"I don't see the entrance to the wasteland anywhere!" Qin Yun whispered.

"There it is!" Zi Qingcheng pointed in a direction while holding the Soul-Chasing Talisman.

They trekked on until deep into the night and arrived at a cave.

"Could it be inside?" Qin Yun asked.

"Let me check it out first!" Shui Tianzi said boldly and stepped forward.

"Wait, we should stick together!" Qin Yun held both women's delicate hands, on high alert.

They entered the cave, proceeding with caution.

After passing through the cave, they arrived in a completely different realm—no longer the desolate mountain range from before.

Here, the air was filled with birdsong and blooming flowers, with lush vegetation everywhere, a vibrant scene.

Though it was night, bioluminescent plants cast an eerie glow.

Qin Yun frowned. "The immortal energy in this wasteland is incredibly dense—there's something special about this place!"

Zi Qingcheng suddenly grew worried. "A wasteland with such rich immortal energy is bound to spawn some seriously powerful creatures!"

"We've got company!" Shui Tianzi called softly. "Over there!"

Qin Yun quickly pulled the two women into a dark area, activating Shadow Power.

To his surprise, he hadn't sensed anyone approaching, but Shui Tianzi had.

Though Shui Tianzi and Zi Qingcheng appeared delicate and beautiful, they were once the infamous "Twin Enchantresses" who stirred up great trouble in their youth.

Later, they roamed the Spirit Wastelands with Xiao Xuanqin and learned much.

A squad of twenty-plus hulking warriors came into view.

They wore pale golden armor, carried spears, and radiated the energy of Mysterious Martial Realm warriors. Their leader was a Martial King.

"Fresh meat for the slaughter—perfect!" the Martial King leader laughed.

"Boss, command alerted us that intruders were coming and ordered us to capture them. But we don't see anyone around?" one man said.

"No matter. Just tell them the intruders escaped," the Martial King replied.

Qin Yun and the others immediately realized that within this mysterious wasteland lay a powerful faction, home to some seriously powerful players.

Moreover, the wasteland had a deliberately easy entry point, left open by its inhabitants to lure outsiders in.

Ling Yuner suddenly spoke. "Xiao Yun, there's something off about those guys—not ordinary humans! Judging by their aura, they must be Ancient Remnants!"

"Ancient Remnants?" Qin Yun had never heard of them.

"They are remnants from ancient times who couldn't adapt to the Nine Sun spiritual energy of the world and died out over time. However, some found suitable wastelands to survive in. These Ancient Remnants are born with crazy-strong abilities!" Ling Yuner explained.

Qin Yun recalled the War Clan in the Darkmoon Wasteland—likely another group of Ancient Remnants.

These wastelands were essentially pocket dimensions. Controlling a prosperous one could let a faction build serious power.

Qin Yun sent a mental message to Shui Tianzi and Zi Qingcheng, saying, "I'm going to tail them back!"

Shui Tianzi and Zi Qingcheng thought it was too risky and immediately objected.

At that moment, a bone-chilling presence suddenly washed over them.

"It's Lady Su Yao!" The lead Martial King went pale and quickly knelt in one direction.

The others also dropped to their knees, prostrating themselves.

"We welcome Lady Su Yao!" the group shouted.

Then, a woman materialized gracefully. She had a sharp, delicate face, delicate arched eyebrows, and wore a black gauze dress. Her skin was snow-white, her eyes a deep blue, and her long hair fluttered in the wind. Her chilling presence gave her an unnerving yet refined allure.

She was strikingly beautiful, especially her sapphire-blue eyes, which gleamed like rare sapphires—hypnotic, their depths swirling with unseen power.

"Have you found them?" The woman named Su Yao commanded with regal authority, her voice icy and devoid of emotion.

"N-not yet, my lady!"

As soon as the Martial King finished speaking, Su Yao lashed out with her sleeve, striking his helmet and shattering it.

"Spare me, Lady Su Yao! We rushed here and saw nothing! No one entered!" The blow dented the Martial King's helmet into his skull.

"Didn't you notice the freshly trampled grass here?" Su Yao's merciless tone made the men tremble.

"I... I didn't see it!" the Martial King stammered.

"Then die. Worthless trash like you deserves no mercy." Su Yao's blue eyes flashed, and in an instant, the entire group turned into crystalline statues.

Qin Yun and the two women watching felt their blood run cold.

This woman was not only immensely powerful but also possessed monstrous powers.

*CRACK!*

Su Yao struck the crystalline statues with several palm strikes, shattering them to pieces.

"I know you're here. If you don’t want to end up as rubble, come out now if you value your lives," Su Yao said coldly, staring in the direction where Qin Yun and the others were hiding.

Qin Yun thought with dismay, "Why do I always run into women like this?"

Zi Qingcheng and Shui Tianzi were kicking themselves—they never should have let Qin Yun come.

Qin Yun debated whether to make a run for it.

"You can't escape!" Su Yao added. "Surrender willingly, obey me, and you might live."

This woman named Su Yao seemed driven by a strong desire to dominate, craving total obedience.

Zi Qingcheng and Shui Tianzi agreed to reveal themselves.

With no choice, Qin Yun emerged with them, exposing themselves to Su Yao.

When Su Yao saw the man accompanied by two women, she immediately grabbed Qin Yun by the collar and demanded furiously, "Did you force them to be with you?"

"Milady, he... he's our martial brother!" Zi Qingcheng quickly explained.

"We came here with him to search for our sect leader!" Shui Tianzi blurted out.

Qin Yun truly didn't expect that Su Yao would lose her temper over something like this.

"You are so beautiful, you shouldn't be with a man, or he'll have his way with you sooner or later!" Su Yao unleashed a burst of energy, pulling Zi Qingcheng and Shui Tianzi toward her: "From now on, you are my disciples!"

"But... we need to go with him to find the sect leader..." Zi Qingcheng said.

"Forget about that. I’m your Master now. If you refuse, I will kill this man!" A blue glow already flared in Su Yao's eyes.

Zi Qingcheng and Shui Tianzi quickly spoke into Qin Yun's mind, telling him to agree to Su Yao's demands for now.

Seeing that both Zi Qingcheng and Shui Tianzi had agreed, Su Yao didn’t kill Qin Yun. Instead, she stripped him naked and hung him on a tree.

Shui Tianzi and Zi Qingcheng knew Qin Yun could free himself, but they couldn’t help but feel sorry for him.

Watching Su Yao take Zi Qingcheng and Shui Tianzi away, Qin Yun cursed inwardly: "This woman dares to steal my Sister Baozi and Water Imp away, strips me naked, and hangs me up? Just you wait!"

He broke free from the ropes, put on his clothes, then pulled out a SoulChasing Talisman and tailed them stealthily.