Five Volumes of Sword Qi through the Nine Skies, 721 Palaces

The journey ahead proved to be an easy one, with a broad bluestone path suggesting direct access to the grand hall at the heart of the ruins.

However, with numerous Puppets along the way, the pair dared not take the main road, but instead took a winding side path, searching as they slowly progressed.

In the blink of an eye, most of the day had passed. Liu Ming and his companion had searched nearly all of the ruins, yet without success.

Beneath a structure just outside the main hall at the center of the ruins, Liu Ming spoke in hushed tones with his companion.

"We've nearly searched the entire ruins, it seems we have no choice but to go inside the main hall at the center," Sha Chu'er said hesitantly, looking toward the towering grand hall at the heart of the ruins.