This scoundrel is a bit of a swordsman.

Chapter 215 The Forbidden Path

"Towering houses, roads as smooth as mirrors, and little houses that seem to be able to fly."

Upon hearing these words, Xiao Xingchen felt as if struck by lightning. He knew all too well that his deeply hidden secret had been exposed. This was the first time since he had entered this world that someone had spied on him.

"Who exactly are you? Could you perhaps come from... that mysterious outside world?"

The old woman's face was full of anticipation, her burning gaze blazing at Xiao Xingchen like a flame, drawing everyone's attention like spotlights.

"What? You actually come from the outside world?" The village chief was stunned. He naturally knew the hardships and dangers of coming from the outside world, after all, his current appearance was a consequence of arriving here.

"You must be seeing things. How could this be? I am a true citizen of the Great Qian Dynasty. Don't believe me? Go ask Ruoxue. She knows everything about me."

Xiao Xingchen couldn't help but chuckle. He hadn't forgotten Murong Fenghua's instructions: this secret must never be revealed to anyone else. He could ignore what others said, but when it came to Murong Fenghua, listening to her was always the right thing to do.

"You don't need to worry, we just want an answer,"

"Grandma, what is the outside world like? I am like a frog at the bottom of a well, knowing nothing about what you are saying. I am a native of Nanling, you can easily find out by asking around, why would I lie to you? Besides, the outside world? Could it be that there are other worlds beyond our world?"

"Really not?"

"I really don't understand what you're trying to say. I'm not even twenty years old yet, how could I come from that outside world? Ruoxue, what do you think?"

Xiao Xingchen's words were like a boulder thrown into a lake, creating ripples that made everyone frown and look at each other in bewilderment.

"I don't know either. What is the outside world? He's a true Daqian man, and the farthest place he's ever been is Yong'an."

Although Ruoxue also saw some scenes that did not belong to this world, Xiao Xingchen firmly denied them at this moment. Whether it was out of sincerity or pretense, she should stand firmly on his side. How could she not understand this principle?

"Cough cough...cough cough...Aren't you all overthinking this? The price of crossing the world barrier is as heavy as Mount Tai crushing an egg. Do you really think he can enter from the outside unscathed? Unless the people of Jade Capital Heaven are all utterly foolish. Never mind, never mind,"

Muramasa coughed, a disdainful look on his face, as if mocking everyone's naiveté. If a living person could so easily break into the outside world and maintain this appearance, he would probably go crazy.

After all, he himself had endured countless hardships and dangers, even having his limbs severed, before finally managing to cross the world barrier. Perhaps only he on this Nine Heavens Continent truly understood the terror of crossing the world barrier.

However, Xiao Xingchen's vehement denial did not dispel the doubts of the others. The scenes they witnessed were like indelible marks deeply etched into Xiao Xingchen's memory, real and unforgettable. If these memories did not belong to Xiao Xingchen, then whose were they?

Or perhaps Xiao Xingchen himself was unaware that he possessed these memories?

"Kid, think this over carefully. Do you really know nothing about those things? They're crucial to us!"

Lord Ma's expression was solemn, and he spoke with the composure of Mount Tai, which drew a sneer from the village chief, as if mocking their overestimation of their abilities.

"So many years have passed, haven't you accepted your fate yet? If you really don't accept your fate, why are you hiding here like cowards? The world barrier is right there, why don't you go and try to break through it! Do you really naively think that this kid has the ability to cross the world barrier?"

“Old Village, you are a living example. We don’t want to end up like you, becoming a human stick. This is not because we accept our fate, but we simply believe that it is better to die than to become a human stick and suffer a fate worse than death.”

The old woman's words were like a sharp blade, piercing straight at the village chief, causing his heart to tremble violently as if struck by a heavy hammer. He was clearly very angry.

"Please don't be impatient, everyone. I don't think things are as bad as we imagine. This young man is new here and may not know the purpose of our existence. It's only natural that he's wary. How about this, you stay here for now. There's plenty of time. Give us your answer when you've thought it through."

Huan Wushuang winked at Ruoxue, signaling her to leave with her people first. Ruoxue was overjoyed; to be able to leave so smoothly was truly a great stroke of luck.

After all, she had destroyed the entire alley. Without hesitation, she pulled Xiao Xingchen up, turned around and left. The others tried to stop her, but Huan Wushuang gently shook her head.

Xiao Xingchen witnessed all of this, his heart filled with doubt. It seemed a shocking secret was hidden here. Logically, given that he had caused so much trouble, these people should be concerned with why he had caused it, not with that memory.

These people are trapped here, and they must have some connection to this world. Although Xiao Xingchen didn't know the reason, he still guessed some clues with his keen insight.

That's why they didn't care about the damaged houses or ask why such a huge explosion occurred; instead, they directly asked about the memories.

Furthermore, the fact that this stick-like village chief was actually shaved into this state while crossing the world barrier was like a thunderbolt, bringing Xiao Xingchen a huge amount of information.

This means that he might actually have a chance to return to his previous life.

The so-called transmigration was like an insurmountable chasm, while the worlds were as numerous as the stars. He had simply been abandoned here from the modern world by special means. The other world coexisted with this one, which stirred up a storm in his heart, as if he had discovered a shocking secret.

Watching the two walk away, Huan Wushuang breathed a sigh of relief and explained, "You were too hasty. This kid's guard is as strong as an impregnable fortress. It won't be easy to break through it. We need to proceed step by step. Once he lowers his guard against us, I believe he will tell us everything."

"Ah, Lao Huan is absolutely right. Trapped here, I have long forgotten the passage of time. I have finally seen a glimmer of hope, and I am indeed unable to contain my excitement."

Granny Longguai sighed, her face full of sorrow.

"Did you really see another world?"

This time, the village chief was full of doubt, after all, he wasn't outside at the time; all he could see were the boundless stars.

“I saw it. It was an incredibly prosperous world, like a paradise on earth. It must be the place described in ancient books, a pure land where we can escape the constraints of life.” The embroiderer replied, her eyes sparkling with hope, as if she could see a bright future.

"How do you know? I think you are being a bit too arbitrary. That record is like a pearl lost in the long river of history. No similar trace can be found anywhere. I firmly believe that such a place is definitely fictitious."

“Old Village, don’t be so quick to deny it. We all know you come from the Three Realms Mountain. Tell me, what’s the deal with this young man? Why did your Golden Eyes lose their effect? ​​And why does he possess such immense power? It’s truly baffling.”

"This boy? He's a bottomless pit. I suggest we avoid contact with him in the future. He actually used my forbidden Golden Eye power to break through to the second level, and even the forbidden second level!"

The village chief was indignant when he mentioned this matter. He was a member of the Golden-Eyed Clan, and when had he ever seen forbidden power used as nourishment? This strange young man made him instinctively feel that it was best not to provoke him. After all, it was all a matter of cause and effect, and now that he was in a half-dead state, he was even more someone who didn't want to mess with him.

"What? The Forbidden Second Heaven?"

Everyone was shocked.

"That's right, it's the kind of path you're thinking of. For countless years, no one has dared to tread this road, but now someone has actually done it, and even reached the second level. You should all know what the consequences will be in the future, right?"

"Wow, no wonder he's so extraordinary. He's been walking the forbidden path. In that case, what's behind him...?"

The fear in Lord Ma's eyes revealed his inner turmoil. There was once a great man who walked the forbidden path, but unfortunately, he disappeared without a trace many years after that path was established, and no one dared to mention his name anymore.

"Probably. Only one person in history has successfully traversed the Forbidden Path. If he was able to enter, I simply do not believe that he was not guided by anyone."

The village chief nodded, this was the first time he had shown fear, clearly the taboo figure had brought great terror to the world.

In an instant, everyone fell silent, weighing the pros and cons in their minds. A young man on the forbidden path suddenly appeared before them like a shooting star; this was undoubtedly a crisis, but also a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

"If we can protect him now, when he has mastered the forbidden path, will we then no longer need to..."

The old woman cautiously probed, her words like a stone thrown into water, stirring ripples in everyone's hearts; clearly, they had all thought of this method.

"However, can we really protect him? If it were just this small place, perhaps we could give it a try, but the forbidden path is not something ordinary people can tread. Our era has passed, and if we were to embark on this forbidden path again, we would probably perish halfway."

"Old Huan is absolutely right. With our current strength, it is absolutely impossible for us to embark on the forbidden path. But he has not yet realized what kind of path he is walking. Moreover, in my opinion, he is like an infant who has just entered the world, completely unaware of everything he will face in the future. More importantly, in such a critical situation just now, no protector appeared. What does that mean?"

"Holy crap, it's a wild Forbidden Path?" Ma

The prince's words were like a thunderclap, exploding in Huan Wushuang's heart and instantly shattering his defenses.

Yes, that boy was just now seen through by the Three Realms Mountain and was on the verge of death under the ravages of the Golden Eye's Sorrow. If it weren't for the old village chief's intervention, this forbidden path would probably have been cut short long ago.

It is highly unusual that no protectors appeared at such a critical moment.

After all, the forbidden path is extremely dangerous. In their early years, powerful figures will always be by their side, intervening in any life-threatening situations to ensure their healthy growth.

However, Xiao Xingchen clearly did not enjoy such treatment, which can only mean one thing: he is a wild seed of the forbidden path.