12 Re-branding the Valley!

Having read the ominous words on the sign, Zhen Shi simply walked into the chasm. "No return? Your Mother won't return! If the world makes something scary, then you must run-up to its face and screw it! Screw it so hard, that you learn all of its secrets and gain all of its treasures!" he shouted out in a singing voice while walking through the chasm and entering the valley.

This wasn't Zhen Shi being an idiot, having considered the forest's name and this valley, he had a guess as to what this place was. But if things went off plan, he figured he could always escape with the minor spatial tear sword.

The valley was covered in white unmoving fog and he could hear a light and pleasant sound of trickling water. However, there was a fairly clear path leading out of the valley and Zhen Shi followed it. He soon reached the end and took the final step to leave the valley.

BANG!

Suddenly, he was thrown back into the valley by an invisible force. Still, he easily shook off this force by his physical body alone, bringing himself to a stop a couple of meters away. Almost immediately the mist of the valley began to disappear, gradually revealing hundreds of figures within the mist and a fountain at the very center; calmly trickling out crystal clear water.

Zhen Shi grew weary and manifested a on his hand. But a large group of figures numbering several foundation establishment cultivators and a few core formation cultivators walked towards him with their hands raised.

"Brother, you have our deepest sympathies. You are now stuck in this accursed valley," said a fat middle-aged man. Zhen Shi laughed, "Buddy, isn't it the same with you? Then... I'll give you my sympathies as well." The middle-aged man frowned, "Bastard, don't be too cocky. You should know that people can still be killed here."

Looking at this fat man's Foundation Establishment level, Zhen Shi calmly laughed, "Oh? Say that again my fat friend!" and exerted the pressure of mid-core formation combined with some of the divine beast aura. The fat man immediately collapsed on to his knees with great 'remorse' on his face, "Aiya! Forgive this useless fellow, young master. I failed to see the heavens in front of me. You can kill me to sate your anger if you please!"

Zhen Shi's eye twitched at this shameless fellow. One of the core formation cultivators in the group smiled and said, "Fellow Daois- No, Senior, I'm Carlos and this shameless fatty is Dolz. I beg you to forgive him as well," he said lowering his head while the rest of the group bowed as well. "This valley of no return is truly a death trap. Still, the group of us have been here for more than a millennium and would rather not see our comrade die!" he said. They were being so respectful because they felt the divine beast aura and realized that although he seemed to be of the Core formation stage, he could possibly kill them with ease. And as such, they referred to Zhen Shi as 'senior'.

What? Foundation Establishment cultivators living for a thousand years? How is that possible?

Despite what Carlos said, Zhen Shi would have preferred if these cultivators had been more overbearing and attacked him, so he could farm more experience points.

Still, Zhen Shi nodded, as he needed to know the history of this place, and said, "Fine. I'll forgive this Dolz for your sake, Carlos. In return tell me everything you know of this place." Carlos hurriedly began to speak out, "Thank you, Senior. Of course, I'll agree to your request. Although there are hundreds of cultivators in the mist, god knows how long some of them have been here. They don't speak nor do they move. But none of us dare approach them. The last time one did, he turned into liquid for the fountain on the spot."

"One new person will join us every century but none from the same area. Thus we believe that this valley moves about and traps only some individuals. Also, besides our group, there should still be a few more powerful cultivators who act alone. As to how we have lived so long, the reason is that fountain. When you stay in this valley for a time, an unquenchable thirst arises. The only way to sate it is to drink from the fountain. Once you do, you'll be forced to drink more and more. But you can stop aging and live longer. In return your ability to make further improvements to your cultivation decreases," said Carlos.

Hearing this Zhen Shi grew extremely excited. Not because of the 'fountain of youth'. He wasn't an idiot to drink from it. He was excited because he was now sure what this place was. The valley of no return deep in the Betherlien forest hosting the fountain of everlasting life. Based on his knowledge from Earth, this was rumored to be the place where the greatest mage of the Arthurian Age, Merlin was buried!

Legend says that the valley of no return was a place arising from a curse set by a sorceress against unfaithful lovers. Later on, she battled Merlin who was suffering from old age. Merlin in the peak of power had been isolated as none approached him with genuine feelings. Thus this witch played with his heart and ended up 'tricking' and defeating Merlin. In the end, she sealed him in this place for all eternity. The reasons for this sorceress to battle and seal Merlin were mentioned in history, but their were many versions...

Now although he was excited, Zhen Shi had hated this place from the core of his heart since the time he had come to learn about it. "You guys, tell me have you ever been unfaithful to your lovers?" he asked the group of men, he particularly stared at the fat man Dolz unable to believe he had multiple women let alone even one.

The group of men looked at each other and most of them guiltily nodded including Carlos. As for Dolz and a few more, they shook their heads. Dolz continued "I have only one woman in my life....or had," and said sorrowfully. Zhen Shi was confused, "Then have you ever just fancied another woman?" Dolz stiffened and said, "It's impossible to not fancy other women. But I always remained faithful."

Zhen Shi nodded sagely," Aiya, that is the problem, my fellow friends. If your heart is ever tainted with unfaithfulness you will be forever stuck in here. And as for the fountain, it is the root of your problems. Still, I have to say I am disappointed in your characters. Tsk-tsk."

Brother, how can you look down on us like this? Aren't you stuck here as well?

Noticing their gazes, Zhen Shi sighed, "Aiya. How can you doubt this scholarly and handsome self? If you can escape from this place that means that even if you have a harem you aren't unfaithful, right? I'll show you why I look down on you and how to escape from this place. Since I hate this place, I'll show the way to escape for you as well," and said.

He continued and mentioned the reason for his deep hatred, "This place is the epitome of the anti-harem movement! Forcing one to love only one other. How cruel! This isn't the 'valley of no return'. Some idiot must have made up that horrible brand name. I think it should be rebranded as the 'anti-harem valley'!!" Most of the people nodded their heads in agreement, to the first part that is. They didn't understand most of what he said near the end.

"Let's fuck up the anti-harem valley!" shouted Zhen Shi. The group of men followed his lead and repeated his words in excitement. But, even they didn't know why they were following his lead...

Zhen Shi continued elated, "A fucking anti-harem valley is deciding our lives for us? Can you live with this?" and it was immediately followed by a loud, "NOO!" from the group.

Zen Shi was happily reveling in the feeling of leading a group, when suddenly, "Oi! What's up with the noise? Can't you let a man cultivate in peace?" a loud shout riddled with laughter reverberated throughout the valley.

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Carlos and the others shuddered and said with fear, "That is the strongest person in the entire valley, a nascent soul stage expert! No one knows how long he has been here but supposedly he hasn't drunk from the fountain this entire time. Also, he killed every spirit stage cultivator who decided to drink from the fountain!"

A mystical blue fire emerged next to their group. Despite the proximity, it only gave off a cool refreshing feeling. From within this flame, a young man emerged. At least he looked young externally. But to Zhen Shi, his eyes gave him away. They looked as if they had witnessed the dawn of time and had seen all of existence. Besides, the notification above him read, HIDDEN!

That young man smiled, "Kid, your words are funny and you even say you'll escape from this place? You appear to know that the sealing magic originates from the fountain and only affects those who are unfaithful as well? I suppose you are familiar with the art of formations and realized that the fountain was the center of the valley trapping formation? But do you know that even a full-strength attack from me couldn't even leave a scratch on that fountain? Moreover, the space within the valley is extremely stable will barely vibrate under my best attack at the moment."

FUCK! This is a formation? And a nascent soul cultivator couldn't even scratch it? And how will I escape if space can't be torn?

Zhen Shi frowned. He had been planning on using the minor spatial tear sword, now that idea was useless. Since a Nascent Soul cultivator was unable to tear s He quickly thought out in his mind, "System, any suggestions?"

Ding!

The user is indeed incapable of surpassing a nascent soul level attack by conventional means. Neither does the user does not have sufficient OP to perform a random divine boon. Only suggestion: user and nascent soul cultivator must 'gattai' [combine]

Zhen Shi's frown worsened. FUCK! SYSTEM, what shit is this, you want me and this Myne to combine? Why? Isn't this too shameless. To have fallen this far--- OHHH! You mean work together! SHIET, system your dirty mind is rubbing off on me.

System: ಥ_ಥ

The young man's smile froze seeing Zhen Shi frowning and said, "Kid, don't tell me you were planning on attacking it as well? Fuck! To think I got excited for no reason. Kid, I guess you'll have to die to sate my displeasure."

But he smiled again, "Oh, wait. Although you disappointed me, I agree with what you and this group of idiots were spouting earlier, so I'll just be taking a limb or two," and said while looking at Zhen Shi as if he was expecting his heartfelt gratitude.

Zhen Shi immediately grimaced saying, "Hold on Senior, I might still be able to achieve some effects with a special technique!" Zhen Shi dared not be arrogant in the face of this powerhouse. Despite being at the nascent soul level, he gave off a much more dangerous feeling to Zhen Shi.

That young man smiled again, "Haha! Why didn't you say so?" and clapped him on the back. "I'll believe you since I agree with your ideals. Come walk with me," he said and walked away with Zhen Shi, leaving the bewildered but strangely pumped up group staring at this strange duo.

After they walked some distance, "If you truly can destroy that cursed fountain we should be freed and I, Myne, will be in your debt. So kid tell me how do you plan on destroying it and how can I help you?" he asked.

Zen Shi pondered for a while, "Senior can you tell me your most powerful attack?" and asked shamelessly. Despite this being a rude question in the cultivation world Myne didn't seem to mind.

"Hmm, right now I should be able to instantly kill everyone in this valley with cultivation lower than Soul Deification?"

Zhen Shi thanked the gods for not going against this man, "Uhhh, no senior, more of a physical attack?"

"How about flame manipulation? Explosions sufficient to burn everyone within the valley to ashes?"

Zhen Shi's eyes brightened, "HAHA! That's perfect!" and then he leaned near ear Myne's ear and whispered his plan. Myne frowned and said., "Kid, that's fucking crazy and depends a whole lot on you, and I find it hard to believe you could pull it off. Moreover, even if you succeed since the fountain base remains, it might lead to an even worse calamity!" He continued to speak with a confusing mix of emotions in his eyes, "We'll probably have to face a witch who'll be very difficult to deal with."

"Senior, can you take her down if I could keep her in place for a moment?" asked Zhen Shi. Hearing his words Myne's eyes glistened in sorrow. But in the end, they glowed with decisiveness, "If you could really do so, I should be able to turn the situation around. In fact, I might be bale to find the answers to the questions that have been haunting me. So, kid, I'll truly owe you if you can do as you say. Fine, I'll bet on you. What do I have to lose!" and shouted out.

Myne continued, "But before that show me your technique so I can determine your chances of success" Zhen Shi was stupefied, "Uhhhh... I'm sorry senior... since it's a "secret family technique", I won't be able to use it for a while if I show it to you," and lied through his teeth.

Myne frowned unhappily and muttered, "Fine, I'll see it when you use it on the fountain anyways. Kid, you better hope you don't disappoint me!". Zhen Shi immediately grinned and nodded happily as he was fairly confident.

He walked back towards the still bewildered and pumped up group shouting, "MEN! You have been trapped here for centuries just because you were following the Dao of harems! For such a sweet and innocent dream, what has befallen you is truly unjustified. This damned anti-harem valley has ruined your lives and will continue to do so for much longer! Worse still this anti-harem valley force-feeds its piss to you so that you get hooked on it and forget your true purpose!"

Brother! Can you make it not sound like we're piss drinking perverts??

"I can feel your pain even though I would never fall to your shameful level. You get addicted to this fountain of piss, just because it is a miraculous life-extending piss. But piss will still be piss!!" Each time that 'word' was shouted out by Zhen Shi, it was similar to an arrow striking and incinerating the barely remaining dignity of this group of cultivators.

Brother, can you leave us, old-timers, at least a shred of dignity? We have lived for so long. Don't you know, you should respect the elderly?

Zhen Shi continued, "Now that time has come. I and brother Myne will destroy this fountain of piss and free us all.... you guys particularly, from your habit of drinking piss! What do you say???" and shouted.

Despite their thoughts, the group of people including Carlos and Dolz found themselves shouting out in cheers of agreement. Zen Shi looked at Myne who was trying desperately not to laugh."Kid, you sure are interesting!" said Myne while holding his mouth. "Senior, let's do this!" said Zhen Shi with no hint of a smile on his face as if he was completely serious.

Myne shook his head and along with Zhen Shi walked closer to the fountain which was still calmly trickling out its eternal 'water' without a care in the world, while the group of empowered cultivators happily made way for their saviors and started to cheer, blurting out obscenities against the 'anti-harem' valley and its piss fountain.

Ignoring this, Myne grabbed Zhen Shi and flew up into the air. Only cultivators who have reached the soul stage in cultivation can fly in the air unless your understanding of air aether reaches a very high level. Myne was already a nascent soul cultivator with more than sufficient understanding of the air aether. Hence he could obviously fly.

They quickly reached the upper limit allowed by the valley trapping formation, Myne started to generate large amounts of nascent soul energy as bluish fire aether descended on to his outstretched hands while he used air aether to keep Zhen Shi afloat. Small amounts of air aether combined with the descended flames causing a terrifying brown flame to be born.

At that moment Zhen Shi was suddenly inspired and understood a deeper principle of air aether. As such, he broke off the air used by Myne and flew in the air by air aether under his own control. Myne was greatly impressed but still said, "Clever kid, I hope you're ready!" and slapped the bluish brown flame covered hands on to Zhen Shi's back.

BOOM!

A loud explosion resounded as the sky above the 'anti-harem' valley showed a terrifying mushroom-shaped cloud where Myne was. Zhen Shi was propelled down like a bullet with the gravity speeding him up further. Whilst falling, he quickly brought out the minor spatial tear sword and loaded it as an arrow into his divine bow. He had figured since Nascent Soul was not sufficient, he would gamble with methods to improve the power.

Zhen Shi's eyes glistened with madness! He fully activated at 100%, transforming into a blue-red demon with horns, wings and a tail, as if he was descending back into hell. He had decided to throw caution to the wind as he realized that he needed to go all out and gamble in order to escape from this place.

RAAARRGGH!

He let out a bestial roar, as he put his life on the line for this attack.

He retracted his wings to form a more aerodynamic shape to speed himself up further. At the same time, his tail was rapidly used to whap on to air which Zhen Shi solidified to gain even more momentum. He further utilized the wind aether to completely remove the obstruction by air, fire aether to manifest as explosions behind him and earth aether to enhance gravity and speed up his descent. As a result, all that the cheering onlookers saw was a streak descending from the skies. Even Myne could only barely see Zhen Shi's bestial form even though he could sense the use of three elemental aether.

Simultaneously, Zhen Shi pulled back the spatial tear sword on the divine bow, with his enhanced physical strength causing the space to generate terrifying spatial waves at every moment of his descent. But even then, the space was very stable and remained untorn. Zhen Shi activated the maximum power of the divine bow he could manage. Just when his roar ended, he had arrived next to the fountain, which had continued to trickle on calmly.

At the same time, the group of cheering cultivators and Myne were able to witness a truly terrifying but beautiful attack. Zhen Shi's bestial roar accompanied by the groups' cheers was the music, and the vertical streak adorned with the residual elemental energy and spatial waves was the painting.

At point-blank, the minor spatial tear sword shot out from the divine bow radiating great danger, along with the momentum gained from Zhen Shi and Myne's collective effort. In this instance the primordial chaos he had opted to not use the last time was finally used as well. The divine bow also added that formless energy to the shooting sword, allowing it to streak forwards at full force! And finally, the sword struck the tip of the fountain,

BOOOM DOOM!!