After flying for a while above the Forbidden Zone, Qing Yi selected a spot.
"The Forbidden Zone is circular, so we can't tell what's inside or find the core location. Therefore, we can only find a suitable place to set up camp for now. How about we go to the canyon in the east? It would be more comfortable to stay there." Qing Yi asked Qin Lingxi and Qin Chu.
"Alright!" Qin Lingxi replied.
Subsequently, under Qing Yi's lead, the three of them—Qin Chu, Qin Lingxi, and Qing Yi—arrived at the canyon on the east side of the Forbidden Zone and set up camp.
"Let's make some markings. Anyone who dares to trespass into this area, we kill." Qing Yi said.
Qin Chu followed Qing Yi outside the canyon, then took out some of his spoils of war, battle knives, picked a few of poor quality, broke them, and then inserted them around the canyon.
"Excellent. If anyone comes to attack, we won't be polite." Qing Yi said.
After the territory issue was resolved, Qin Chu cut some wood and made a tent. Qing Yi took out animal hides from his Storage Ring and sealed the tent.
"With a place to shelter from wind and rain, we can Cultivate and rest more comfortably." Qin Lingxi said after looking at the tent.
People arrived at the Forbidden Zone one after another, but the canyon area where Qin Chu, Qing Yi, and Qin Lingxi were located was not occupied. The broken knives inserted there signified that anyone who dared to attack would meet the same fate as the broken knives.
When people from a large power arrived, they coveted the position of the three of them and directly moved to seize it.
Qing Yi made his move, wielding a battle halberd with wide, sweeping movements, slaughtering all the people who were trying to seize the territory on the spot.
This shocked the onlookers because Qing Yi was too strong. Of course, it was also because the other party had provoked him first.
After collecting the spoils, Qing Yi kicked each corpse, sending the bodies of the slain far away. He then inserted their weapons at the entrance of the canyon, daring anyone who wished to attack to try!
No one dared to eye the canyon again. Humans have a fear of the unknown, just as they couldn't gauge Qing Yi's depth at that moment.
Staying in the canyon, Qin Chu diligently Cultivated every day, Cultivating Origin Qi, sword techniques, and fist techniques. Qin Lingxi no longer guided Qin Chu because Qin Chu had found his own path of Cultivation.
Many latecomers wondered why there were so many Cultivators around the Forbidden Zone, even crowded together, yet there was a large canyon that no one tried to squeeze into. Seeing the broken knives and inserted swords at the canyon's entrance, the latecomers also didn't dare to act rashly. Existence has its reasons, and if the canyon was unoccupied, it meant it couldn't be easily seized.
Six or seven days passed, and the Forbidden Zone showed no sign of weakening. That day, Qin Chu went to the canyon entrance to look. Observing the energy halo of the Forbidden Zone, he felt that the Forbidden Zone would not dissipate in a short time.
"Now that all parties have arrived, the situation will soon become chaotic. But it doesn't matter, whoever dares to provoke us, we dare to kill." Qin Lingxi came to Qin Chu's side.
After thinking for a moment, Qin Chu turned to look at Qin Lingxi, "Uncle Qing Yi said there are Soul attacks inside. Your nephew intends to try it, to see what a Soul attack is like."
After pondering for a moment, Qin Lingxi nodded, "Then try it. It's good to experience what a Soul attack is like, to know what kind of opponent you might encounter in the future."
Taking a deep breath, Qin Chu exited the canyon entrance and walked towards the Forbidden Zone.
At this moment, Qing Yi appeared. He looked at Qin Lingxi with some confusion.
"Let him try what a Soul attack is. There are only benefits, no drawbacks." Qin Lingxi said.
"That's right. You pay attention to rescue. If anyone else dares to attack, I'll kill them!" Qing Yi drew the battle halberd from his back, preparing for battle.
When Qin Chu, Qing Yi, and Qin Lingxi appeared, some people noticed them and understood why no one had attacked the canyon—because they couldn't afford to. The Vermilion Bird Holy Clan, after its revival, was too strong. Even when the White Tiger Holy Clan and the Blazing Thunder Holy Clan united, the Vermilion Bird Holy Clan dared to confront them. Is there anyone they wouldn't dare to confront?
After adjusting his state, Qin Chu walked towards the Forbidden Zone.
Upon entering the Forbidden Zone, Qin Chu felt dizzy for a moment, but he didn't lose consciousness because he had activated the Sword Soul Realm, keeping his mind clear.
Feeling something was wrong, Qin Chu took two steps back and exited the Forbidden Zone.
At this moment, Qing Yi held back Qin Lingxi, who was about to go to his aid, "Don't worry, he's not unable to bear it."
Standing still and thinking for a moment, Qin Chu walked towards the Forbidden Zone again.
Entering the Forbidden Zone, Qin Chu activated Origin Qi protection, but he still couldn't withstand it. He felt some special energy invading his head, and the dizzying sensation struck again.
Qin Chu exited the Forbidden Zone again.
Qin Lingxi looked at Qing Yi, "What's wrong with him? If he can't bear it, he can't bear it. Why does he go back in after coming out? It seems his state hasn't declined!"
"It might be because of the Sword Soul Realm. Let's observe first!" Qing Yi was relatively calm and also saw the problem.
Because he had the Sword Soul Realm, his mind was clear and his eyes bright. Qin Chu could withstand more than ordinary Cultivators, allowing him to repeatedly enter the Forbidden Zone to experiment and see if he could defend against the attacks.
After going in and out a few times, Qin Chu felt he couldn't withstand it. Next, he would try if the Vermilion Bird Holy Fire protection would work. If it still couldn't block the special energy attacks, then he would give up and honestly return to the canyon to Cultivate.
This time, upon entering the Forbidden Zone, before the special energy attack could arrive, Qin Chu activated the Vermilion Bird Holy Fire protection.
It blocked it!
Qin Chu felt that the protective Vermilion Bird Holy Fire incinerated some of the energy, which prevented his head from being attacked, and the dizzy sensation did not come.
This situation filled Qin Chu with joy. An opportunity had arrived. If he could defend against Soul attacks, he could enter the Forbidden Zone early, which meant he had a much greater advantage than others.
After standing for a short while, confirming that he could block the special energy attacks, Qin Chu exited the Forbidden Zone.
"Aunt, I can't bear this!" Qin Chu shouted to Qin Lingxi.
"Then hurry back and rest!" Qin Lingxi's face was full of worry, and she pulled Qin Chu, who had retreated, back into the canyon.
"Qin Chu, if you can't bear it, don't force yourself." Qin Lingxi complained, looking at Qin Chu.
Qin Chu smiled, "Aunt, what your nephew just said was for others to hear. I can withstand Soul attacks. Saying I can't bear it now is to avoid others' suspicion. Tonight, I'll secretly sneak in. Getting in before others means I'll have an advantage."
"You mean, you can withstand it?" Qin Lingxi's eyes were full of surprise.
"Yes, I activated the Vermilion Bird Holy Fire, and it blocked the special energy attacks." Qin Chu said.
Qin Lingxi and Qing Yi exchanged glances. They now had to make a choice: let Qin Chu venture in by himself to seize the initiative, or wait until the Forbidden Zone was completely lifted.
Qing Yi fell silent. He felt that being able to enter first was an opportunity, but Qin Chu's identity did not allow for any mistakes.
