After parting ways with Wang Chong, Wen Qingye continued along the Ancient Dao.
Along the way, Wen Qingye discovered traces of recent battles: corpses, bloodstains, and more.
It seemed several major battles had occurred here when he wasn't looking. The geniuses of the Sixteen Countries were far from harmonious; each one harbored murderous intent.
Three days later, Wen Qingye felt the Primordial Qi in his body surging violently. He knew he was on the verge of a breakthrough, but the Ancient Dao was fraught with peril. With Demon Beasts and people from the Sixteen Countries appearing frequently, he had no choice but to suppress the instability of his Primordial Qi.
Suddenly, several sounds came from up ahead.
Wen Qingye raised an eyebrow, looking in the direction of the sounds.
...
Beside the Ancient Dao, three men stood in ragged, disheveled clothes. The leader, a faint smile on his lips, gazed toward the southeast.
