Whoosh——

A gentle breeze blew into the cave entrance, ruffling Wu Liang's slightly curly hair and Ah Yimu's long hair draped over her shoulders.

After a moment of contemplation, Wu Liang softly asked, "Ah Yimu, how long have you been in this cave?"

"After I got the necklace, it took me a year to establish Utopia. Then I asked Saintess Yao to lay a curse, which has since prevented me from leaving the cave, but because of the curse, I also don't need to eat or use the restroom," Ah Yimu replied calmly.

However, Wu Liang knew clearly that behind this calm facade was three years of solitude!

Furthermore, judging by the outside group's respect for her, they probably wouldn't dare disturb her in the cave.

In this seemingly incredibly simple cave, this girl bore such extreme loneliness, just waiting for his arrival.

"As for the curse, rest assured it doesn't target you. It prevents anything or anyone with any karmic bond with Saintess Yao from coming within ten meters of me."

Perhaps fearing her mention of the curse might have resulted in a misunderstanding, Ah Yimu quickly explained, though there was some puzzlement in her eyes.

Clearly, she also didn't understand why Yao Qingxue would put such a strange curse in place.

But sitting on the ground, Wu Liang understood the true precaution of this curse—it was against the "Promised Land"!

Wu Xiaoyao, "Ghost Valley," and "Pioneer."

Their karmic ties with Yao Qingxue naturally ensured that this curse would prevent them from finding or harming Ah Yimu.

"So, does that mean the encirclement of the Celestial Pool by Utopia, the threat of the 'Promised Land,' and even my arrival were planned by my mother four years ago?"

Wu Liang couldn't help but shudder at this thought.

Although, from the current perspective, it seemed like Wu's mother stood against the "Promised Land" alongside him, clearly rejecting their ideals.

Yet such a scheme spanning several years left Wu Liang quite bewildered in the wind.

Turns out my mom is such a badass?

"Mr. Wu, next, I will let them know you are a distinguished guest here. No Utopian village will trouble you regardless of which number you go to," Ah Yimu said with a smile, "So, please make sure to rescue Saintess Yao from the Celestial Pool of Tianshan!"

"She is the true meaning of Utopia, not me."

"Saintess Yao also asked me to convey that due to the curse, many things couldn't be relayed through others' mouths. When you meet in person, she will explain everything to you."

With that, Ah Yimu gently shook a bell placed on the stone table beside her.

Soon, the strong man guarding outside the cave walked in.

He knelt on one knee, listening to Ah Yimu's instructions.

A few minutes later, the strong man escorted Wu Liang out of the cave.

Before leaving, as he saw Ah Yimu's thin and lonely figure, a slight reluctance flickered in Wu Liang's heart.

As long as he hadn't rescued his mother from the Celestial Pool of Tianshan, this girl would stay in the dark cave until she completely lost herself, being replaced.

Even if she seemed honored by this, Wu Liang didn't think it should be her end.

Wu Liang could remain indifferent to those unrelated to him, but Ah Yimu clearly didn't fall into that category.

As they walked outside, the robust man suddenly spoke in a muffled voice:

"Sorry, Mr. Wu, I didn't expect you to be a friend of Saintess Ayimu. My name is Ha Wulei, and I apologize for the previous neglect. Please allow me to prepare a banquet to make amends."

In the eyes of Utopia's members, Ah Yimu was the saintess who constructed everything present.

However, Wu Liang merely shook his head in refusal.

What he needed now was not to enjoy the VIP treatment in a Utopian village.

But to promptly head to the Celestial Pool of Tianshan to find his mother.

So she could personally tell him about what happened five years ago and save the lonely girl in the cave!

"No need, please find someone to guide me to the nearest road to the Celestial Pool of Tianshan. I need to help Ah Yimu with something."

Before long, the honorable guest status of being a friend of Saintess Ayimu spread across the entire Utopian Village No. 2, and even all Utopian villages.

After all, this was the modern age. No matter how much like a wild town they were, basic communication equipment and electronic systems still existed.

Afterward, not only was his off-road vehicle parked outside untouched, with no one daring to steal supplies,

even those who had earlier shouted abuse at him and fired their guns apologized.

From leaving the cave to returning to the off-road vehicle, it took less than half an hour, and two pickup trucks were already in front of him to help guide the way.

Which was quite funny—

When coming here, he had threatened Hazati to guide him, and there was doubt and malice on both sides.

Leaving now, he was leaving with the blessings of the whole Utopian village, even willingly guiding him on his way.

"Alas, this damn world is always so absurd and ridiculous!" Wu Liang couldn't help but comment in the car.

With the local guide's help, about half an hour later, Wu Liang saw a part of the Celestial Pool from afar.

Truly worthy of its ancient name as the "Jasper Pool," "Divine Pool," "Celestial Mirror." From a distance, the center of the mountainous lake, reflecting snow peaks and surrounded by spruce, created a mirror-like lake with picturesque scenery.

If not for the supernatural calamity, this place would surely be even more beautiful!

The Utopia members' pickup eventually parked at the entrance to the mountain.

The strong man Ha Wulei stepped off and cupped his fists towards Wu Liang, saying, "Mr. Wu, beyond here is sacred ground. You'll have to proceed alone. This is a map of the interior of Tianshan. Although drawn before the calamity year, I hope it helps you."

Despite the Celestial Pool of Tianshan's celebrated status as sacred ground, the Utopia members also knew—

They merely resided on the periphery of the Celestial Pool of Tianshan, shielded from the Fierce Ghosts that couldn't penetrate outward from inside.

But to truly enter the interior of the Celestial Pool of Tianshan, until now, no one had emerged unscathed!

Understanding the true purpose of Utopia's existence, Wu Liang naturally knew the reason behind it.

So he wouldn't trouble these folks to venture in with him.

Taking the map offered by Ha Wulei, he smiled and said, "That's enough. You guys should head back, and be careful on your way."

With that, Wu Liang revved the gas and charged towards the Tianshan entrance.

Ha Wulei and others stayed at their spots watching his departure, but as he passed the entrance sign, their expressions suddenly shifted.

They exchanged glances to confirm they hadn't seen incorrectly—

Wu Liang, along with his rugged off-road vehicle, disappeared!

Without any warning, and it wasn't a question of visual limitation due to distance. His massive and powerful off-road Hummer had simply vanished without a trace!

"Damn, has he already been dragged into the Ghost Wall!?"

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