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Di Gang City, located in the western region of the Central Plains, was under the control of the Earth Force Sect.
This city was quite famous throughout the entire western region of the Central Plains.
To the west of Di Gang City lay the vast and boundless Western Wasteland Desert.
Its sheer size was so immense that even a Dou Zun expert would need to fly day and night for several months straight just to cross it.
Moreover, the desert was plagued by intermittent Gang Winds—violent winds capable of inflicting serious harm.
Even the outermost edge of these winds could shred an ordinary Dou Zhe into minced meat.
And the deeper one ventured into the desert, the stronger the Gang Winds became.
After a certain distance in, their intensity reached levels strong enough to heavily injure or even kill a Da Dou Shi-level cultivator on the spot.
Only cultivators at the Dou Ling level could safely enter.
However, even a Dou Ling entering the desert might not fare well without companions.
Without someone to watch their back, they'd soon become food for the many ferocious magic beasts roaming the sands.
The magic beasts in the Western Wasteland Desert were no joke.
Even the lowest-tier adults were at Rank 4, and they sat at the bottom of the food chain.
Many would reach Rank 5 or even Rank 6 upon maturity.
And yes—Rank 7 beasts were not uncommon here.
As for the near-mythical Rank 8 magic beasts, most mercenaries could only speculate whether any truly existed within this treacherous desert.
So for a lone Dou Ling to venture into the heart of the desert... well, you could pretty much imagine how that would end.
Still, for all the deadly beasts, the desert was also rich in fire-attributed heavenly and earthly treasures.
Because of that, this vast desert drew attention from all over the continent.
Countless cultivators came here daily, hoping to strike it rich through exploration.
And as the city closest to the desert, Di Gang City naturally became a hotspot of activity.
Over time, it developed into one of the Central Plains' most famous gathering places for adventurers and mercenaries alike.
Of course, to keep this lawless mix of mercenaries in check...the ruling power behind the city—the Earth Force Sect—had to be incredibly formidable.
In fact, within the sect resided a Dou Zun-level patriarch, still alive and kicking.
Even the local overlord of the western region, the Netherworld Palace, had to show some respect to Earth Force Sect.
"Whoosh—!"
In the central plaza of Di Gang City, a spatial wormhole flickered—and from within it, Lin Feng stepped out, gently holding Xiao Yixian's hand.
The moment they set foot in the city, a deafening wave of noise crashed over them.
The uproar, combined with the heat from the desert air, made a wave of irritation bubble up from deep within the chest.
Seeing this, Lin Feng waved his hand and released a barrier of Dou Qi, instantly muffling the chaotic noise around them.
Glancing around the city, he let out a soft chuckle. "Except for the climate, this place is kinda like Qingshan Town."
Hearing this, Xiao Yixian beside him nodded in agreement.
As her gaze swept across the countless taverns, apothecaries, magic core shops, and the boisterous groups of mercenaries bragging and brawling in the streets…
A flicker of nostalgia lit up in her eyes.
The atmosphere here really did feel just like Qingshan Town.
"Let's go check it out—maybe we'll find something interesting."
With a tug of her hand, Lin Feng led her out of the plaza and into the bustling city streets.
"Okay."
Xiao Yixian responded softly, walking beside him.
"The mercenaries here are pretty strong, huh," Lin Feng remarked with a soft chuckle as they stepped onto the bustling street and sensed the auras of some nearby mercenaries.
"Indeed. Most of these mercenaries have Dou Qi cultivation at the Dou Ling level. There are even quite a few Dou Wang among them," Xiao Yixian said in mild surprise as her beautiful eyes swept across the crowd.
Though such levels were nothing to her personally, the fact that this place had gathered thousands upon thousands of such people spoke volumes about how lively and formidable this city was.
"Hey there, young man! You came here for that Dou Zun space ruin hidden in the Western Wasteland Desert too, didn't you?"
A man suddenly approached them with a grin. "I'm one of the most well-known informationligence dealers here in Di Gang City. Name's Bao Yashu. I've got top-secret info on that place—interested?"
From their appearance—clearly an out-of-town couple who had just arrived—it was obvious to him they were newcomers.
Letting an opportunity to make money walk past him? No way. If he passed this up, Bao Yashu might as well quit the information business in Di Gang City.
"Dou Zun ruin?" Lin Feng and Xiao Yixian exchanged a shocked look, repeating the phrase in unison.
Their gazes instantly turned to the skinny man in front of them, who looked to be in his early thirties, with pronounced buckteeth and a sly demeanor.
Lin Feng hadn't expected to stumble upon such a major piece of news the moment he arrived here.
Seems like luck really was on his side this time.
Seeing their confused expressions, Bao Yashu blinked, then asked in surprise, "Wait… you mean you haven't heard about the two huge things going on recently?"
"Uh… no, we haven't," Lin Feng shook his head, then smiled with genuine curiosity. "But I'm definitely interested. Go ahead and tell us. If it's worthwhile, I'll buy your information."
Xiao Yixian's interest was piqued as well.
Back when they first met in Qingshan Town, it had been over a treasure left behind by a former Dou Wang-level expert.
Now that something of this scale had come up again, her curiosity was naturally stirred.
Seeing that both of them were intrigued, Bao Yashu's eyes sparkled with excitement.
They didn't know a thing? That only made it easier to sell.
Thinking quickly, he leaned in and said with a tempting tone, "Just a few days ago, a ruin left behind by a Dou Zun expert was discovered deep within the Western Wasteland Desert.
It's said that inside, there are even High-Grade Earth Class techniques. What do you say, young man—want to take your lady to see something truly grand? Broaden your horizons?"
"Dou Zun, huh…" Lin Feng murmured, eyes narrowing slightly.
He was definitely interested in the ruin of a powerhouse like that. After all, anything a Dou Zun left behind was bound to include some incredible treasures.
If the price wasn't outrageous, buying ready information from this guy might not be a bad idea.
Though the man in front of him only had the strength of a low-level Dou Huang, Lin Feng hadn't really expected top-secret information anyway.
As long as he got a general understanding of the situation and location, that would be enough.
"Sounds interesting. But can you tell me a bit more about this Dou Zun ruin?" Lin Feng asked with a grin, tossing over a gold card. "Of course, I'm not asking for free. Here's a down payment—100,000 gold coins for your information."
Bao Yashu caught the card with glee, quickly confirming the balance.
His eyes lit up in delight.
He hadn't expected this young man to be so generous.
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