Urban Peerless Expert
Chapter 2396 - 2416: Who Would Stay in the Safe Zone for No Reason?

Chapter 2396: Chapter 2416: Who Would Stay in the Safe Zone for No Reason?

"No."

Lou Zihan explained, "Although regions are routinely replaced, there is one area that never changes, and this area is also referred to by adventurers as the safety zone of the Holy Spring Secret Realm."

"The greatest danger in exploring the Holy Spring Secret Realm isn’t the Great Demons within, but the fear of encountering a regional swap. With each swap, all adventurers not in the safety zone will disappear along with the region."

Lin Chen frowned and said, "Disappear completely?"

Lou Zihan nodded, "Yes, so far, in the more than ten times it has refreshed, none of the regions that disappeared have ever reappeared, not even once. Those adventurers who disappeared with the regions have also never been seen again, no one knows what they have encountered, nor do they know if they will ever reappear."

Xuanhe widened his eyes in surprise, "So if we are passing through a region and it refreshes, we’ll be trapped and won’t be able to leave?"

Lou Zihan nodded, "Crossing the region to reach the safety zone at the extreme north, if we move at full speed, it would take approximately half a month. As long as we reach the safety zone, even if the region refreshes, we will be safe."

"But if we’re really that unlucky and the region refreshes during this half-month period, we will disappear with the region. As for where we vanish to and what situation we might encounter afterward, only those who disappear would know."

"Perhaps they are just sealed within that area, still alive, or perhaps they and the entire Heaven and Earth have been annihilated..."

Ever since Lin Chen and the others agreed to help Lou Zihan catch the Ghost True Man, and find a way to remove the poison from his body, Lou Zihan became very cooperative, sparing no detail in his explanations.

For him, the Ghost True Man was like an enormous mountain pressing down on him; as long as he was under the control of the Ghost True Man, death was only a matter of time.

Take this time, for instance, he was ordered to kill Lin Chen and the others, but ended up being captured instead. If Lin Chen and his group weren’t intent on eradicating the Ghost True Man, he would have been killed already.

He was lucky to not die this time, but what about next time?

Although Lin Chen and his group would ruin his cultivation, they also promised to find a way to cure his poison. Once the treatment was complete, living a relaxed life for a few hundred years in the human world wouldn’t be an issue for him.

He lost his cultivation but gained life and freedom.

Master Floating Cloud asked, "When was the last time the region refreshed?"

"Thirty years ago," replied Lou Zihan.

"On average, the refresh happens every sixty or seventy years, but this is not fixed. The shortest have been about a decade, and the longest over a hundred years. Going on an adventure in the Holy Spring Secret Realm is largely a matter of fate!"

Lin Chen calculated silently, half a month to the safety zone and another half to return, that’s one month. With twelve months in a year, over a span of ten years, that’s roughly a one percent chance. If the time span is longer, then the probability decreases even more.

In terms of odds, it certainly isn’t high, but as long as there is a chance, it could happen.

If it happens, it’s 100%, if not, then it’s 0%.

Master Floating Cloud said solemnly, "Let’s pass through at full speed."

Liuyun asked Lou Zihan, "Are you sure the Ghost True Man is in there?"

Lou Zihan honestly responded, "Of course, he won’t tell me where he is going, but given his severe injury and being a man condemned by everyone, he definitely won’t run around recklessly. His first priority will surely be treatment, which is why the odds are high that he’s here."

"If he’s not, there’s nothing I can do, but at least once we find the place, those two who are injured can get the treatment they need."

Everyone knew that Lou Zihan was used as a tool by the Ghost True Man and, although he wasn’t exactly a good person either, they did not overly blame him.

After a brief stop to inquire about the latest news and confirming that there were no recent changes, they entered the Holy Spring Secret Realm.

The Holy Spring Secret Realm was not much different from other Secret Realms; just a small world. The group identified their direction and rushed toward the north at great speed.

Although they encountered some who sought to cause trouble along the way, facing Master Floating Cloud and Liuyun, these challengers were like gifts.

Half a month passed in a flash.

When a giant mountain peak towering into the clouds appeared in front of them, Lou Zihan breathed a sigh of relief and pointed to it, "Beyond that mountain peak lies the safety zone."

The group immediately perked up. Although they were all strong, the unknown changes within the Secret Realm still made them anxious.

Weren’t there many Great Powers who attempted to uncover the mysteries of the Holy Spring Secret Realm and ended up failing, even disappearing?

They didn’t think themselves much stronger than those individuals, so it was best to be cautious and not to capsize in the gutter.

Passing beyond the mountain peak, the view suddenly opened up.

Behind the mountain peak was a vast basin, stretching further than the eye could see, with dense, lush forests.

Under Lou Zihan’s guidance, the group moved forward and soon reached the end of the forest, beyond which lay a boundless expanse of lake water.

Lin Chen looked around, "Isn’t this the safety zone? Why is there nobody here?"

Lou Zihan laughed, "Although this is the safety zone, there are no natural treasures or anything of value here. Those who come here are seeking treasure. Even if they know this is the safety zone, who would want to stay here?"