Chapter 1567: Chapter 1438: Immortal Burial Ground

On the towering peak, cultivators swarmed like weaving threads, coming and going, with many engaged in transactions or bargaining, creating a lively atmosphere.

"Where is the person, where did he go, to actually sell such a secret map in public? Who on earth is he?"

The strong person from the Family of the Martial Emperor was extremely angry, his beard bristling with rage, his keen eyes sweeping over the place where Old Ox Nose had just been seated, but it was already empty, with nothing to be found.

"Could this Immortal Burial Map be real?"

Ye Fan couldn’t help but clutch the beast skin paper in his hand tightly. To provoke such tension among the Family of the Martial Emperor, this old trickster indeed seemed quite mysterious.

A considerable number of people from the Family of the Martial Emperor had come this time, appearing rather ostentatious, obviously drawn by the Immortal Burial Map. Especially given that the name of the Emperor Wu was included, it made their anger flare.

However—

That Old Ox Nose was exceedingly slippery. As soon as he saw the people from the Family of the Martial Emperor coming for him, he promptly greased his heels and fled swiftly, making it almost impossible to find him now.

"Where did you buy the Immortal Burial Map?"

A strong person from the Family of the Martial Emperor dragged out a cultivator who had previously bought an Immortal Burial Map and asked harshly.

"Right here, he was just here earlier!"

The person replied tremblingly, pointing to the place where Old Ox Nose had previously sold him the Immortal Burial Map.

The reputation of the Family of the Martial Emperor was extremely high, and their arrival alarmed many people, prompting them to look this way, not knowing why the Family of the Martial Emperor was making such a big fuss.

"He can’t have run far, chase him down for me!"

The strong person at the Half-step Venerable Realm from the Family of the Martial Emperor was the first to leap off the cliff, pursuing in a direction, and the rest of the Family of the Martial Emperor followed suit, disappearing from the platform.

"What happened? What on earth happened, the Family of the Martial Emperor is here too, truly unexpected!"

"Earlier a shabby Old Ox Nose was selling Immortal Burial Maps..."

Before long, everyone on the platform knew what had happened. The map sold by Old Ox Nose had shocked the Family of the Martial Emperor, violating their taboo.

"It’s a real map, not a deceptive fake!"

People were astonished to discover a fact, which was that this was a genuine treasure map of unknown origin, seemingly only in the hands of a few super powerful factions.

"I understand now. Perhaps the Immortal Mansion Realm really contains the Cultivation Technique or martial arts left by Emperor Wu, which is why the Family of the Martial Emperor is so nervous—that’s their ancestor!"

In recent days, various people had been entering and exiting the Immortal Mansion Ruins, exploring many secret grounds, but creating such a secret map was still challenging, certainly requiring immense effort.

"Someone discovered the place where the Ancient Emperor passed away. The next entry into the Immortal Mansion Realm will definitely be incredibly fierce, likely attracting many people to vie for it."

After the excitement, people soon realized that the place was likely extremely dangerous; otherwise, why would a map be needed to bring it out? It would be simpler to directly take everything left by the Ancient Emperor.

The platform on the towering peak was thrown into chaos. No one could remain calm, as this was a world-shaking Immortal Burial Ground, likely containing the Cultivation Technique or martial arts, secret techniques of the Ancient Emperor, or even Emperor Weapons.

"Where did that old blind man go?"

"Who bought his map just now?"

The top of the cliff was filled with people searching. Earlier, there were thirty to forty people who bought the map, and now they had all fled, feeling it was too valuable.

Ye Fan put away the Immortal Burial Map, strolling on the platform, pondering what background this old blind man had, to have brought out a thousand of such treasure maps for sale.

Four hours later, the place finally returned to calm, leaving no doubt that this matter couldn’t be hidden. Many would certainly try to obtain the Immortal Burial Map.

"You Yunxiao?"

Ye Fan saw a familiar face; it was the top demon of the Imperial Academy whom he had chased for nearly four thousand miles in the Immortal Mansion Ruins. Next to him was Liang Boyao; these two were truly partners in adversity.

The pair were almost sweeping through, purchasing and exchanging, acquiring many special materials such as Blood Fiend Soil, Netherworld Sand, Divine Blood Sand, and so on.

"What are they up to? Could they be eyeing the Immortal Treasure Land?"

Ye Fan was puzzled, as these items were clearly used in ancient tombs. Could there be tombs in the Immortal Mansion Ruins?

After a brief thought, Ye Fan found it quite possible. The Immortal Mansion Ruins were a world hidden in the Void, so having tombs within them was reasonable.

"Are you Ye Fan?"

Just as Ye Fan was about to leave, a young lady in a moon-white gown blocked his path, looking at him with a playful yet knowing smile.

The girl’s voice was extraordinarily melodious, akin to pearls dropping on a jade plate, crisp and pleasing to the ear. Her large eyes sparkled with mischievous brilliance, like a little fairy.

Ye Fan was not fooled by the girl’s appearance. He knew the girl in front of him was Princess Yue Bai of a baiyue Dynasty from the Immortal Dynasty, a descendant of the Emperor Yue, famously known as Little Chili, notoriously difficult to deal with, and he was not keen to engage.

"Hey, are you deaf? I’m asking you a question, why aren’t you answering?"

Just as Ye Fan was lost in thought, Princess Yue Bai wrinkled her nose and put her hands on her hips, looking at Ye Fan with a grudge.

"Do you have something to say?" Ye Fan asked back. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

"Can’t I find you if I have nothing to say?"

As the rumors said, Little Chili was indeed headstrong. She glared with her big, bright eyes and said, "Next time when we enter the Immortal Mansion Ruins, let’s collaborate! If the Immortal Academy and the Imperial Academy don’t work together, it’ll be hard to compete against other major forces. Let’s start cooperating to set an example for others, how about that?"

"Alright, then let’s cooperate next time we enter."

Ye Fan didn’t want to get entangled with her anymore to avoid any misunderstandings, so he agreed for now and would talk about cooperation once they were in.

"Then it’s a deal!"

Princess Yue Bai didn’t expect Ye Fan to agree so readily. Everyone knew she had a marriage contract with Ling Hao Tian, the strongest successor of the Ling Family, while Ye Fan was at the top of the Ling Family’s must-kill list. Cooperating with her, wasn’t he afraid she would betray him?

Returning to the dilapidated palace where the Immortal Academy was located, Ye Fan immediately went into seclusion, reflecting on what he gained from the Immortal Mansion Ruins, especially the Mountain and River Seal.

This is a kind of secret technique that can only be performed after reaching the Divine Power Realm; before that, one cannot even trigger the power of the universe.

Half a month later, news came that the great disturbance of the Xuan Beasts in the Immortal Mansion Ruins had subsided, returning to tranquility. It was unknown how many powerful cultivators would enter.

During these days, the Immortal Burial Map was hyped to a sky-high price, soaring steadily. Ye Fan took the opportunity to replicate a dozen copies, selling each one for five thousand jin of High Grade Spirit Stones.

Unfortunately, the Immortal Burial Map became widespread, and by the end, almost everyone had a copy. No one wanted to be the fool anymore, which also meant that the Immortal Mansion Realm was about to become a bloody storm.

There were at least a dozen entrances across the Central Domain to access this Immortal Mansion Ruins. Many major forces came, all wanting a share of the treasure.

Time was limited, many major forces had already entered the Immortal Mansion Ruins. The Immortal Academy and the Imperial Academy agreed that disciples of both academies would cooperate and refrain from conflict until their sparring matches resolved matters, ensuring sincere cooperation inside to avoid giving major forces an advantage.

Though the Immortal Academy and Imperial Academy were the highest academies of the Five Domains and sacred halls, not all forces hoped for the young generation to rise, especially those with old grudges among each other who wanted to eliminate their opponents’ successors early, not giving them a chance to grow.

This time, they still entered the Immortal Mansion Ruins from that broken temple, led by two deputy deans, ensuring no danger.

This world before the Primordial was a primordial one, with the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi much richer than outside, and various Xuan Beasts roamed, most of which were ancient exotic species and extremely powerful.

A Flying Profound Beast spread its wings, sweeping across like a dark cloud, covering the sky. It swooped down with Divine Radiance flashing from its claws, shattered a mountain peak, and plucked out a giant python over a hundred meters long, flying away with it.

Now, the major forces had an agreement prohibiting the killing of Xuan Beasts and Wild Beasts, with severe punishment if violated to avoid another Beast Tide.

This time, Ye Fan again chose to go alone, not joining anyone. After entering the Immortal Mansion Ruins, he immediately flew towards the direction of the Immortal Treasure Land.

Unlike him, many cultivators weren’t eyeing the Immortal Treasure Land but were seeking fortune elsewhere, exploring undiscovered Dong Mansions and ruins.

The Immortal Treasure Land certainly held great opportunities, but since the major forces were all flocking there, it was overly crowded with cultivators. Any discovery would surely spark a huge battle. At that time, only the major forces might gain anything, while others would just be cannon fodder.

Two days later, Ye Fan entered a place filled with Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi, where exotic flowers bloomed, Yao Grass spread, and numerous ginseng and Spiritual Medicine were hidden in the grass, easy to overlook if not observed carefully.

This place was extraordinary, though no stone carvings were left behind, it gave an impulse for sudden enlightenment. If one cultivated here, it would be easy to enter a state of sudden enlightenment.

"Liang Boyao!"

Three days later, Ye Fan suddenly found Liang Boyao from the Imperial Academy wandering nearby, seemingly measuring something.

"Wasn’t he preparing a lot to target the Immortal Treasure Land? Why is he here?" Ye Fan wondered.

During this time, he learned a lot about Liang Boyao,

It’s said the Liang Family is a very famous clan in the northern part of the Central Domain. They never produced a Great Emperor or a Quasi-Emperor, not even a strong person in the Venerable Realm, but their heritage is long-lasting, enduring adversities without breaking the lineage.

The reason is simple: they are skilled in locating dragon veins and are experts at finding Spirit Stone Mines, protected by people from both the Central and Northern Domains.

"Could he have found out something?"

Ye Fan quietly wondered without revealing himself, observing silently.

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PS: Sorry for the late update, the second update is coming!

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