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The quiet grass hut stood like a rock isolated in the wind and sand. After enduring countless gusts, it remained proud, yet it had long been etched with the silent, ancient marks of time.
Inside the hut, the Old Man maintained his previous posture, sitting cross-legged with a kind expression, leaving Yi Tianchen momentarily speechless.
"Old man, I have..."
Unable to contain himself, Yi Tianchen rushed over and unceremoniously tapped the Old Man, only to feel a sharp pain in his palm!
For a moment, Yi Tianchen's mind went blank. He couldn't help but gently tap again. The Old Man's body felt as hard as a rock.
Yi Tianchen could hardly believe that his earlier incredulous thoughts had come to life. The Old Man had indeed transformed into a stone, retaining his original appearance but causing a deep discomfort in Yi Tianchen's heart.
He stood up, took a few steps back, gazed at the Old Man one last time, sheathed his sword, bowed three times, and turned to leave the grass hut.
Underneath a large tree, Yi Tianchen, filled with boundless excitement, trembled as he took out nine pieces of Fragment of the Boundary Stone and the Stone Tablet Key.
He arranged the nine pieces of Fragment of the Boundary Stone neatly in a 3x3 format, forming a complete Boundless Stele Inscription. After observing it for a moment, Yi Tianchen was astonished to find that what was inscribed on it seemed to resemble the starry sky above.
Zodiac Star Chart?!
Yi Tianchen was taken aback. He had heard that in ancient times, armies would consult renowned astrologers for divination on the night before each expedition using such a Zodiac Star Chart.
But... what connection did this Zodiac Star Chart have with the Stone Tablet Key?
Yi Tianchen smiled wryly. The Old Man had only told him to gather these two items but hadn’t explained how to use them. For a moment, he really wanted to wake that Old Man up.
If only he could!
Sitting angrily to the side, Yi Tianchen looked at the Stone Tablet Key in his hand and then at the already assembled Boundless Stele Inscription on the ground. He fell into deep thought; since he only needed these two items, it shouldn't be too difficult. Was there some kind of incantation required?
With this thought in mind, Yi Tianchen quickly placed the Stone Tablet Key on top of the Boundless Stele Inscription but was surprised to find that they did not overlap at all. The part of the Zodiac Star Chart covered by the Stone Tablet Key perfectly matched what was engraved on its surface.
For a moment, Yi Tianchen couldn't contain his excitement.
"Very well, this is an unexpected discovery, but undoubtedly a very important one. Next up is the incantation!"
After a moment of contemplation, Yi Tianchen suddenly widened his eyes and shouted, "Open Sesame!"
A cold wind blew, penetrating to the bone...
"Heavenly spirits and earthly spirits, Open Sesame quickly..."
"Urgently as the law commands, Open Sesame..."
"In the name of Jesus, Open Sesame, quickly open the door..."
"Ah! Useless God... Oh, no, it's the Almighty God... Uh... it seems God is getting angry too!"
"Buddha bless me, Open Sesame... open... open... open... open, damn it, just open for me..."
Ten minutes later...
Yi Tianchen leaned against a large tree, gazing at the starry sky, his last shred of patience worn thin!
His thoughts shifted as he carefully recalled all the details. Finally, he looked at the Fragment of the Boundary Stone and pondered why it was divided into nine pieces instead of ten, twelve, two, or three.
Nine—this number must represent something else!
As this thought flashed through his mind, Yi Tianchen fell into deep contemplation again. What mysteries lay within these nine numbered Fragments of the Boundary Stone?
After thinking for a while, a sudden spark of inspiration struck him. Yi Tianchen couldn't help but exclaim, "The Nine-Square Grid!"
In an instant, confidence surged anew. When he was a child in the orphanage, Yi Tianchen often played the Nine Squares game with a few friends, and now it came in handy.
With determination in his heart, he began to act!
He placed the most crucial number, 5, right in the center. After several arrangements, the first row was 2, 9, 4; the second row was 7, 5, 3; and the third row was 6, 1, 8.
A new configuration emerged!
Looking at the refreshed Boundless Stele Inscription before him, Yi Tianchen was pleasantly surprised to find that the Zodiac Star Chart had undergone subtle changes, as if it had come to life and possessed a certain spirit.
Next, he placed the Stone Tablet Key on top and slowly rotated it, searching for the best fit. A series of tasks were completed methodically, and just then, Yi Tianchen suddenly felt the Boundless Stele Inscription vibrating slightly.
"Whoosh..."
Suddenly, a burst of light spots overflowed, rising slowly above the Boundless Stele Inscription like countless stars.
Soon, the Stone Tablet Key at the top began to spin rapidly, creating an invisible aura that stirred the floating stars above it. Eventually, it transformed into a dazzling vortex of stars. It resembled those beautiful star systems in the universe, filled with a magical and enchanting charm.
"Swish..."
The spinning vortex suddenly spread outward, forming a light column about a meter in diameter that shot straight up into the sky!
Yi Tianchen stood by in astonishment, staring intently at this light column. Could this be the gateway to the Boundless Land?
Taking a deep breath, Yi Tianchen stepped into the light column and immediately felt a sensation of rapid traversal, as if he were being squeezed through an extremely narrow bottleneck!
"Swish..."
A blinding white light suddenly appeared, obscuring everything around Yi Tianchen. Only a clear and melodious prompt rang out distinctly---
System Prompt: You have entered the special map [Boundless Land]!
The blinding white light gradually faded, and Yi Tianchen found himself in a completely unfamiliar place. Looking around, there were no flowers or trees, only a landscape filled with rocks and gravel, the gray-black rock surface clearly emitting a slow rising mist.
However, Yi Tianchen quickly understood that this was not mist at all, but a wave of heat!
He had barely stood for a moment when he felt a surge of warmth beneath his feet, as if he were standing on a hot iron plate. Fortunately, thanks to the Wolf Demon Boots, otherwise, he would have been slowly roasted alive without any footwear.
What puzzled Yi Tianchen was that the so-called Boundless Land, known as one of the Three Great Forbidden Lands, looked like this?
With endless confusion and doubt, Yi Tianchen began to recall the words of the Elder Villager. The place where the veins of the earth converged was called the Rebirth Sea, and at the center of the Rebirth Sea lay a Rebirth Stone. The Earth's Essence he was searching for was located on the Rebirth Stone.
But in this completely unfamiliar environment, how could Yi Tianchen find the so-called Rebirth Sea and locate the only Rebirth Stone?
Clearly, this was a perplexing problem!
Drawing out the Wilds' Fury, Yi Tianchen cautiously moved forward while observing his surroundings. He walked several dozen meters ahead, but everything around him remained the same—lifeless and desolate—seemingly in stark contrast to what should be the lifeblood of the entire earth!
Continuing onward, the Wilds' Fury clashed against the rocky surface with a clang as a towering Stone Mountain appeared before him!
Yi Tianchen paused for a moment and quickly rushed forward with Wilds' Fury in tow. At the same time, he noticed some wandering figures on the flat ground ahead.
Upon getting closer, he saw strange creatures with four arms and three eyes, their bodies covered in rock-like skin. Each of their four hands gripped sharp short knives that glimmered with a faint red hue on their blades, as if they had been heated by fire.
Hiding behind a rock, Yi Tianchen set Wilds' Fury aside and cast an Identification Technique---
Night Demon Hunter: Elite-level Monster (Beast)
Level: 40
Attack: 750-1850
Defense: 1200
Health Points: 20000/20000
Magic Points: 10500/10500
Skills: [Raging Blade Lv-4] [Flying Dagger Lv-4] [Deadly Roar Lv-4]
Notes: The Night Demon Hunter is a ferocious creature that resides in the Boundless Land. They possess keen insight and have a strong urge to expel any intruders into their Territory. The four short daggers in their hands are particularly lethal, and their tough skin has gradually hardened to the point of resembling steel due to years of exposure to relentless heat.
Primary Attack Method: ???
Primary Weakness Location: ???
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This Level 40 Elite Monster, with an attack power nearing 2000, clearly indicates to Yi Tianchen that this creature is not one he can afford to provoke!
Looking around, Yi Tianchen was speechless to find that the open area was filled with Night Demon Hunters. There was no way to bypass them unless he climbed the Stone Mountain and crossed over.
With no other options, Yi Tianchen approached the Stone Mountain and noticed cracks on the rock surface, likely caused by intense heat, making it somewhat suitable for climbing without gear.
Quickly stowing away his Wild Fury, he glanced back only to see that a Night Demon Hunter had already taken notice of him and was rapidly closing in, its four short daggers dancing in a flurry of light and shadow, creating a dizzying spectacle with an exceptionally fierce aura.
Not daring to delay any longer, Yi Tianchen grabbed onto a crack in the rock, only to find it scorching hot. Unfortunately, the Night Demon Hunter had already lunged at him. Without much thought, he braced himself against the searing heat, enduring the painful damage numbers as he desperately began to climb upward.
"Bang bang bang..."
Just as Yi Tianchen stepped away, the Night Demon Hunter's four short blades struck down simultaneously. Turning back in shock, Yi Tianchen only saw a shower of brilliant sparks flying, with four distinct knife marks forever etched into the hard rock surface, each quite deep.
"Roar..."
The Night Demon Hunter let out a high-pitched roar that left Yi Tianchen feeling dizzy!
Suppressing the negative effects of the roar, Yi Tianchen continued to climb upward with a sense of awe. Finally, after his palms were scorched to a medium heat, he reached the summit of Stone Mountain.
Looking around, Yi Tianchen was left speechless!
The Boundless Land stretched endlessly before him, littered with rubble and gravel. Although the pervasive heat rising constantly obscured his vision, Yi Tianchen quickly realized that as far as his eyes could see, there was nothing but flat terrain, not even a small hillock in sight.
In other words, the Stone Mountain beneath his feet was the only peak in this vast expanse!
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