Gold Core Is A Star, You Call This Cultivating Immortality?

Chapter 9: Forbidden Land? Just bring a ladder and go in!

The vast Moon Continent, its width unknown.

The forces of the Human Clan and the Monster Race stand on equal footing.

Among the Human Clan, there are more than ten kingdoms of varying sizes.

The Human Clan and the Monster Race are the two most powerful forces on the Moon Continent.

However, above the Human Clan and the Monster Race, there exists an even more terrifying presence.

It is not a race, but the legendary Four Forbidden Lands.

The four forbidden lands are extremely mysterious and dangerous.

Even the sovereigns of the Monster Race dare not enter them rashly, as it would pose a great danger to their lives.

Among them, the most terrifying is called the Heavenly Extinction.

Even the sovereigns who enter it will meet certain death.

While it is dangerous, if someone can enter and come out alive from the Four Forbidden Lands, they will gain tremendous benefits.

The four forbidden lands are filled with spiritual herbs and countless treasures.

It is rumored that within the Heavenly Extinction, there is an Ascension Platform. If one ascends it, they can ascend to the rumored Immortal World.

As for the Xuanyuan Forbidden Land, it is a well-known forbidden land, and it is located within the borders of the Southern Qian Kingdom, less than a thousand miles away from the Southern Qian Imperial City.

Unlike other forbidden lands, the Xuanyuan Forbidden Land is said to be the transformed tomb of an unparalleled powerhouse.

The outskirts of the Xuanyuan Forbidden Land are covered with supreme restrictions, even Sovereign Level powerhouses cannot enter.

Now, Qi Yuan claims that he has been grinding monsters in the Xuanyuan Forbidden Land during this period of time?

How is that possible!

At first, Jinli thought Qi Yuan was joking.

But she still cautiously asked, "You're not serious, are you?"

"Why would I lie to you? I'm waiting to invite you to team up. It's boring to do dungeons alone," Qi Yuan replied.

Jinli still found it hard to believe.

"There are quite a lot of monsters in the Xuanyuan Forbidden Land. I've been grinding them alone for more than half a year. It's exhausting," Qi Yuan said.

Jinli was stunned.

The monsters in the Xuanyuan Forbidden Land were not just numerous, they were also powerful.

For thousands of years on the Moon Continent, countless geniuses emerged, but no era has ever conquered any of the forbidden lands.

To kill through the Xuanyuan Forbidden Land, what kind of strength would that require?

Even the supreme sovereigns probably couldn't do it.

"What cultivation level are you at? Are you a sovereign?" Jinli asked cautiously.

"Sovereign? What's that? I'm already level 82," Qi Yuan replied.

"Level 82?" Jinli was somewhat puzzled.

But she also knew that Qi Yuan always spoke strangely.

For example, Qi Yuan once said that he wanted to ride a spaceship and go to the stars in the sky, but he was afraid there would be no oxygen and he would die on the stars.

How distant are the stars?

According to ancient books, there are countless realms in the world, including the Human World and the Immortal World.

And each world shares the same starry sky.

It is rumored that those stars are the reflections of the heavens, not real.

To ascend to the stars is nothing but a fantasy.

Qi Yuan saying strange things is nothing out of the ordinary.

After thinking for a moment, Jinli asked, "How strong are the monsters in the Xuanyuan Forbidden Land?"

"The strongest in the Xuanyuan Forbidden Land is a crazy pen. It's particularly cunning and likes to transform into a pen at night, launching sneak attacks without any sense of honor. Every time I go offline to AFK, I have to dig a hole and bury myself. It's barely manageable, around level seventy," Qi Yuan explained.

"A crazy pen? Level seventy?" Jinli pondered.

If what Qi Yuan said is true, then level seventy should correspond to the level of a sovereign, or even a supreme sovereign.

And in the entire Southern Qian Kingdom, the number of sovereigns can be counted on one hand, only two or three.

"It is rumored that there are restrictions outside the Xuanyuan Forbidden Land, and even sovereigns cannot enter," Jinli said.

"It's easy to enter the Xuanyuan Forbidden Land, just like going to the cinema. Just bring a ladder and you can go in. The Demonic Beasts inside won't attack you," Qi Yuan said. "I've already cleared the Xuanyuan Forbidden Land dungeon."

"Alright, let's not talk about it anymore. I'm going to the Yiguan Forbidden Land. We'll chat next time."

Qi Yuan finished speaking and the communication was interrupted.

Jin Li, who was bathing, felt a wave of disappointment upon hearing this.

Their conversation was hurried and lacked many words.

"Xuanyuan is forbidden, separated by a distance of ten thousand miles..."

How can such a short time pass?

Even the supreme emperor couldn't achieve it.

In the images that appeared in Jin Li's mind, Qi Yuan became blurry, covered in a veil.

"Qi Yuan, what kind of person are you?"

Jin Li scooped up a handful of water, letting it slide off her snow-white shoulders, and her worries dissipated like water.

Does it matter what kind of person Qi Yuan is?

At least, they are good pen pals, good friends who have never met.

After Jin Li finished bathing, she dressed herself neatly.

She didn't like being attended to by palace maids. Who knows if there were spies planted by Prime Minister Sima Ting among them?

She returned to the Phoenix Palace and sat on the throne made of colored glass, with thick memorials placed on top.

As the night grew darker, she picked up the memorials and began reviewing them.

From time to time, her eyebrows furrowed, and her delicate jade hand wrote something.

"The situation in the southern war is urgent, and the War Elephant Clan has also joined the battle..."

"In three days, the Crown Prince of Nanfeng Kingdom will come to the imperial capital?"

Jin Li massaged her temples, feeling a headache coming on.

The current Nanqian Kingdom is like a big piece of fat, coveted by others.

What is the Crown Prince of Nanfeng Kingdom thinking by coming here? Jin Li knows best.

She looked at the memorials, feeling particularly troubled for a moment.

She thought of Qi Yuan. Only by chatting with Qi Yuan could she abandon her identity and the responsibilities on her shoulders.

Of course, she also understood that since she enjoyed the luxuries of life and became the Empress of Nanqian, she should shoulder the burden of the people of Nanqian.

"Someone, go to the library and bring all the records related to Xuanyuan's prohibition." Jin Li thought of something and instructed the maid beside her.

"Yes." The maid withdrew, and Jin Li continued to review the memorials.

...

The General's Mansion, located in Qingyi Lane, used to be bustling when the General was still alive, with a constant stream of visitors.

Now, it is deserted.

At this moment, an unexpected guest arrived at the General's Mansion.

This person had a broad stature, standing at seven feet tall, with a beard, and the most eye-catching thing was that there seemed to be a depression in the middle of his forehead.

He is Sima Ting, the Prime Minister of Nanqian Kingdom!

He looked at the General's widow and said slowly, "Madam Qin, are you not seriously injured?"

Madam Qin looked at Sima Ting, her eyes filled with anger. "Sima Ting!"

She shouted loudly, her face even paler.

She knew best who caused her injuries.

Sima Ting actually dared to come.

Sima Ting did not get angry and calmly said, "Madam Qin, the situation is already settled. Why are you still so stubborn? What future do you have by following that little girl?"

"How dare you disrespect the Empress!" Madam Qin was furious.

If she hadn't been attacked and seriously injured, with her Apex Level King's strength, Sima Ting wouldn't dare to speak like this in front of her.

Sima Ting glanced at Madam Qin, a disdainful look flashing in his eyes. "A mere woman, if it weren't for me back then, what qualifications and abilities does she have to be in that position? On the day of her ascension, she even fell flat on the ground. This is a sign from heaven that she is unworthy. And she has ruled Nanqian for ten years. Now, Nanqian is in internal and external troubles. If it weren't for me, I'm afraid the country would have fallen apart long ago. She no longer has the qualifications to be in that position."

Upon hearing this, Madam Qin felt both angry and sad.

Jin Li was someone she had watched grow up.

Jin Li had tried her best, but unfortunately, she could never fully grasp the imperial power and manipulate the court officials and generals.

She was not an empress skilled in imperial politics, but she could definitely be considered a good emperor who governed diligently for the people.

Sometimes, Madam Qin even felt that if Jin Li hadn't become the Empress, but instead a normal princess, it would have been better.

Unfortunately, since she held the imperial seal, she couldn't retreat, she couldn't give up.

Not fighting is to die!

(End of this chapter)