Chapter 749 This is a Blessed Land

The number of Starfall Stones within these stone monsters varied. Some contained dozens, while others only a few, and some were completely empty.

Ning Beichen and Luo Yingying tirelessly slew for several hours, until all the stone monsters in this area were eliminated. They collected over a thousand Starfall Stones, bringing them immense joy.

If the stone monsters here were all this weak, they would strike it rich. How could they bear to leave without acquiring hundreds of thousands of Starfall Stones?

"Ning Beichen, we've struck gold! This is truly a blessed land," Luo Yingying exclaimed, practically dancing with excitement as she looked at their haul of Starfall Stones.

Ning Beichen nodded. At least, there was no immediate danger, and they had harvested quite a few Starfall Stones.

"It's a shame there are no more of these stone monsters in this mountain range. I wish there were more," Luo Yingying said regretfully.

"Don't worry, we're probably still on the outskirts. There should be more Starfall Stones inside," Ning Beichen reassured her.

Following this, Ning Beichen and Luo Yingying did not rush. They advanced step by step around the perimeter, rather than plunging in headlong.

Since powerful cultivators referred to this place as a death zone, it was undoubtedly more complex than they imagined.

Therefore, Ning Beichen decided against greed. If they weren't greedy, there might still be a chance for survival.

Furthermore, Ning Beichen wasn't foolish enough to hoard the Starfall Stones. He divided them equally with Luo Yingying, and they used the stones to cultivate and improve their strength. Only by becoming stronger could they obtain more Starfall Stones. Hoarding them would simply make them spoils for others.

Within this mountain range, Ning Beichen found a secluded cave. After some modification, it became a temporary dwelling and cultivation spot.

Just then, a bone Ning Beichen wore around his neck suddenly glowed.

"Haitang is contacting me," Ning Beichen announced immediately.

"Something must be up. Can you talk to her?" Luo Yingying asked.

"I'll try, but I don't have any Witch Power. I can only contact her through Witchcraft offerings," Ning Beichen replied. He then took out an intricately carved bone. The bone was adorned with numerous mystical cloud patterns, carved by Haitang, not him. These carvings required Witch Power to create.

"Haitang, can you see my message?" Ning Beichen held the bone, attempting to communicate with Haitang.

After a moment, the bone glowed again, and the message Haitang transmitted appeared in Ning Beichen's mind.

"That's wonderful, Ning Beichen! I've just developed a new Witchcraft, and it actually works to contact you. This is amazing! Are you both alright? We've been so worried."

"I'm fine. How about you? Has Zhuge Jin caused you any trouble?" Ning Beichen inquired.

"Not yet, thankfully. Perhaps our cultivation is too weak, and Zhuge Jin doesn't even consider us a threat." Haitang's voice came back.

"That's good to hear. But I can't fathom Zhuge Jin. You should still be cautious," Ning Beichen advised her.

"We will be. With Abu here, even if Zhuge Jin tries to trouble us, I believe Abu can hold him off, allowing us to escape," Haitang told Ning Beichen.

"Right, how are you and Luo Yingying doing? Have you found the stone coffin that Zhuge Jin wants?"

"Not yet. Luo Yingying and I are currently in a deep abyss. There's something called Starfall Stones in the Starfall Sea. These stones can accelerate cultivation. Luo Yingying and I are making rapid progress. I wish you were all here," Ning Beichen said with regret.

"I've heard of Starfall Stones too. They're said to be incredibly rare treasures, impossible to buy even with immense wealth. However, I hear that Zhuge Jin, the City Lord, obtains quite a few Starfall Stones every year," Haitang informed Ning Beichen.

"No wonder his cultivation is so high. I wish I could give you all some Starfall Stones so your strength could also improve," Ning Beichen lamented.

"Wait, perhaps I have a way." Just as Ning Beichen was feeling dejected, Haitang suddenly exclaimed to him with great excitement.

"Really?" Ning Beichen asked, his eyes shining with joy.

"It might succeed, but I'll need some time to prepare. I'll contact you again once I'm ready," Haitang said, then ended the connection.

Ning Beichen shared this good news with Luo Yingying.

Luo Yingying was equally thrilled. After spending time with Liu Yilin and Haitang, she had come to consider them her own people and naturally wished for their cultivation to improve.

"Ning Beichen, if Haitang's idea is true, then we need to work even harder to find Starfall Stones," Luo Yingying urged him.

"Naturally. But our own cultivation can't lag behind either. Only by becoming stronger can we obtain more Starfall Stones. With Starfall Stones, Liu Yilin and the others can improve their cultivation, and I might even get news about my master," Ning Beichen said, equally excited.

"You're right. Let's do our best!" Luo Yingying punched the air with enthusiasm.

Since spending time in Ning Beichen's world, many of her actions had changed. She even wore jeans and modern attire instead of her previous ancient gowns.

Following this, Ning Beichen and Luo Yingying began cultivating in their newly established sanctuary. Approximately three days later, they ventured further inside.

Indeed, there were many stone monsters within. Ning Beichen and Luo Yingying fought with great relish, as every single one of them represented Starfall Stones. The thought of missing even one made their hearts ache.

However, as the saying goes, even the most cautious walker can stumble.

Due to their extensive slaughter of the stone monsters, they attracted a colossal stone monster hundreds of meters tall. Even with their combined might, they couldn't inflict any damage on this gigantic creature.

Consequently, they were now engaged in a desperate escape, with the stone giant in hot pursuit.

"Yingying, this way!"

Ning Beichen pulled Luo Yingying along as they fled, appearing to be running in a panic.

Who could have imagined they would attract an enemy they were utterly incapable of facing?

With a resounding crash.

Dense meteors appeared in the sky, raining down upon Ning Beichen and Luo Yingying like a celestial bombardment.

Each meteor was as massive as a mountain, cratering the ground upon impact.

"The stones are falling!"

Luo Yingying cried out. Ning Beichen immediately swung his sword, deflecting the falling stones, and the two of them continued their desperate flight.