Chapter 14: The Wind-Chaos Chaosworld

The Wind-Chaos Chaosworld was a massive oval.

Whoosh.

A large ship flew into the Wind-Chaos Chaosworld. Inside the ship were three cultivators, who made no effort to conceal their auras.

"What brings you three to my Wind-Chaos World?" The void rippled as a black-robed Ancestral Immortal with wings and a white horn on his forehead spoke.

"We three wish to explore the ancient ruins." The three cultivators inside the ship rose; their auras were not weak—some were Ancestral Gods, others first-class Ancestral Immortals.

"Here are three bottles of Chaos Nectar." One of them, a silver-haired cultivator, waved his hand, sending three bottles of Chaos Nectar flying over.

The black-robed Ancestral Immortal reached out and accepted them, saying calmly, "Good. I hope you three understand that this is the border between our Wuyan Star and the Black Lotus Empire, a place of conflict. Don't get caught up in it."

"We understand." The three cultivators spoke, then steered their ship away swiftly.

Splash.

Beside the black-robed Ancestral Immortal, an old man surrounded by swirling blood-colored waves appeared. The old man laughed, "White Horn, another group venturing into the ruins?"

"Mm." The black-robed Ancestral Immortal turned his hand over, revealing the three bottles of Chaos Nectar.

"This ancient ruin attracts Ancestral Gods and Ancestral Immortals to take risks. We're collecting Chaos Nectar until our hands are sore." The blood-wave old man shook his head. "Too bad this Chaos Nectar has to be handed over. If it were ours..."

"If it were you, would those Ancestral Gods and Ancestral Immortals obediently hand over a bottle of Chaos Nectar?" The black-robed Ancestral Immortal teased.

The Wind-Chaos Chaosworld...

It was not a chaosworld formed naturally. Chaosworlds like Pangu Chaosworld and Wujian Chaosworld were born when the World Heart nurtured gods and demons, and the strongest god or demon would open up a chaosworld before dying from exhaustion. But the 'Wind-Chaos Chaosworld' was actively created by an ancient mighty being.

That ancient mighty being had occupied nearly half of a chaosworld, building his own cultivation cave.

After the ancient mighty being died, his cave became a ruin.

A cultivator's lair is extremely dangerous, as he must guard against enemy invasion and thus sets up numerous defenses. So even after the mighty being's death, the cave remains perilous. Yet, the more formidable the ruin, the more the methods and treasures left behind by such a being drive countless cultivators to obsession.

The 'Wind-Chaos Ruin' was a fairly famous ancient ruin.

Even World Gods and Chaos Immortals had died within it. To this day, the Wind-Chaos Ruin held many mysteries, but cultivators who emerged alive with treasures kept new waves of adventurers pouring in.

Want to enter?

Fine, pay a toll!

Just like using a spacetime teleportation array, one had to hand over a bottle of Chaos Nectar. This ruin fell within the territory of Wuyan Star, so anyone who wanted to explore it had to pay up—unless they were World Gods or Chaos Immortals, who were exempt. But Ancestral Gods and Ancestral Immortals still paid obediently, lest they be besieged by Wuyan Star's army, which would be disastrous.

The most profitable venture in the Da Mo Territory was the 'spacetime teleportation arrays,' but the twenty-one arrays were all controlled by the Da Mo Institute. Other forces could only covet them.

...

"Has the Patrol Inspector arrived?" A towering, golden-armored figure like a demon god appeared.

"Not yet." The black-robed Ancestral Immortal shook his head.

"We've been watching closely." The blood-wave old man looked worried. "We don't know what kind of temper this Patrol Inspector has. White Horn and I have been managing this Wind-Chaos Chaosworld for several chaos cycles. I hope we don't fall into his hands this time."

The Wind-Chaos Chaosworld was created by an ancient mighty being.

A naturally formed chaosworld can only exist for one chaos cycle before it must undergo re-creation. But this Wind-Chaos Chaosworld, with the 'Wind-Chaos Ruin' at its core, had existed for a very long time.

"I hear this Patrol Inspector is a new general." The golden-armored demon god said in a low voice. "Our Wuyan Army previously had only five generals; this is the sixth. I've never met him before, and I don't know his temper... You two, good luck."

"Mm." The black-robed Ancestral Immortal and the blood-wave old man nodded, both feeling tense.

A Patrol Inspector's duty was to patrol and supervise; his authority was immense.

Just as the three of them were discussing the 'Patrol Inspector'—

"Swish."

In another part of the Suifeng Chaotic World, a rift tore open in the sky, and a streak of light flew in before stopping—it was Ji Ning.

"Hmm? There's movement." The black-robed Ancestral Immortal, the Blood Wave old man, and the Golden Armored Deity immediately rushed over.

After they teleported through the void,

the three of them saw a white-robed youth high in the distance, who was overlooking the vast Chaotic World.

"He looks exactly like the portrait." The three did not dare hesitate; they flew over to Ji Ning's side, and the black-robed Ancestral Immortal quickly said, "Are you the Patrol Leader?"

Ji Ning flipped his hand and produced a token.

Boom~~~

The token emanated an overbearing aura, very similar to that of Mistrock Planet Lord.

"Greetings, Patrol Leader." The three spoke in unison with respect. The Patrol Token could not be faked; Mistrock Planet Lord had granted it to Ji Ning, and only Ji Ning could use it—other Ancestral Gods and Ancestral Immortals could not.

"Mm." Ji Ning nodded. "Who are you three?"

"I am Whitehorn, and he is Bloodsea. We are in charge of the various affairs of the Suifeng Chaotic World." The black-robed Ancestral Immortal quickly said.

"I am Mounteater Ancestral God." The man in golden armor, burly but with simple eyes, said in a low voice, "The three hundred and twenty-one Ancestral Gods and Ancestral Immortals stationed in the Suifeng Chaotic World all obey my orders. By the Planet Lord's command, from today onward, I follow the Patrol Leader's orders."

Ji Ning smiled and nodded. He understood that the many Chaotic Worlds under Mistrock Planet Lord's command had dedicated administrators. Usually, two Ancestral Gods or Ancestral Immortals were assigned so they could supervise each other. Additionally, 'Patrol Leaders' were occasionally sent to inspect and prevent embezzlement.

The Suifeng Chaotic World was managed by Whitehorn Ancestral Immortal and Bloodsea Ancestral God.

"You three may call me Sunrise Sword Immortal." Ji Ning said. Mistrock Planet Lord had ordered his information to be concealed, so Ji Ning naturally used a pseudonym.

"Sunrise Sword Immortal." The three said respectfully.

"Where is the Mistrock Army stationed? Take me there." Ji Ning ordered.

...

"Over there." Mounteater Ancestral God pointed at the distant mountain range. "We all live on that 'Eastning Mountain Range.'"

The mountain range stretched for thousands of li. The Ancestral Gods and Ancestral Immortals chose peaks to live on at will. The distance was very close for them; in battle, they could gather instantly.

"Oh?" Ji Ning looked and nodded, then smiled, "Then I'll stay here too. Brother Mounteater, this time I came to patrol the Suifeng Chaotic World as a minor matter; the main thing is to fight alongside you against the Black Lotus Chaotic Nation."

"With the General here, we have much more confidence." Mounteater Ancestral God chuckled.

"I've heard that the 'Suifeng Ruins' in the Suifeng Chaotic World are quite famous." Ji Ning turned to look at the black-robed Ancestral Immortal and the Blood Wave Ancestral God. "Do you have any records about the Suifeng Ruins? If so, give me a copy."

"Yes." The black-robed Ancestral Immortal flipped his hand and produced a jade scroll, which he respectfully handed to Ji Ning.

"Mm... Alright, you have no further business here. Continue with what you were doing." Ji Ning ordered. "Just cooperate with the Mistrock Army. If there's nothing important, don't come to me."

"Yes, yes."

The black-robed Ancestral Immortal and the Blood Wave Ancestral God quickly replied respectfully.

"Go." Ji Ning ordered, and the two Ancestral Gods and Ancestral Immortals then departed.

...

"That's it? He just let us go?" Bloodsea Ancestral God muttered softly. "Whitehorn, I thought we'd have to offer some treasures. I even prepared some."

"Yeah, this Patrol Leader is also a General; his standards must be high. I was nervous too. I didn't expect him to just let us go." The black-robed Ancestral Immortal also sighed in relief. "From what he said, he doesn't want us to disturb him unless necessary. It seems he really doesn't intend to squeeze us."

"Mm." Bloodsea Ancestral God felt fortunate as well.

...

"General, you could have just said one word, and they would have obediently offered treasures." Mounteater Ancestral God said with a smile. "Managing the Suifeng Chaotic World is a good position—not just any Ancestral God or Ancestral Immortal can get it."

Ji Ning shook his head.

With his own strength, why resort to such extortion?

Ji Ning stood in midair, turning to look at the lush Eastning Mountain Range. For a long time to come—tens of thousands of years or even longer—he would reside here.