Chapter 33: Departure to the Forbidden RuinsThe aftermath of the assassination attempt left the Core Court in chaos.

    But Xiao Li was unbothered.

    Instead, his mind was already focused on what lay ahead.

    The Forbidden Ruins.

    "An unknown force awakening beyond the Mortal World?"

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    "Sounds fun."

    At dawn, Xiao Li, Feng Lizi, and the Royal Envoy

    left the Azure Kingdom Royal Academy, moving toward the Northern Wastes.

    The journey was long and treacherous, but their speed was unmatched.

    Each step brought them closer to the ruins—and the danger that lurked within.

    By the second night, they arrived at a massive canyon, surrounded by swirling black mist.

    The Forbidden Ruins.

    The very air hummed with ancient energy, and a sense of unease crept into their bones.

    Feng Lizi’s crimson eyes narrowed.

    "There’s something here… something watching us."

    Xiao Li grinned.

    "Let it watch."

    "I’ll kill it soon enough."

    As they stepped closer to the ruins—

    BOOOOOOM!

    The ground trembled violently, and the air was filled with an ancient, oppressive aura.

    From the depths of the ruins, a dark presence stirred.

    Xiao Li’s golden eyes flickered.

    "Here we go."

    Because whatever was hiding here…

    It had just woken up.