Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi-Chapter 1041 - 1039 - The Ancient Path of Heaven and Earth, The Initial Dispute! [First Update]
Chapter 1041: Chapter 1039 - The Ancient Path of Heaven and Earth, The Initial Dispute! [First Update]
Xiao Yi and the others turned their eyes towards the brilliantly glowing sea surface simultaneously.
Countless specks of light burst forth from the depths of the sea floor, illuminating the entire seabed as if it were a gemstone radiating a deep blue light.
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Under the cover of that blue light, the previously restless sea surface abruptly became calm.
This was an eerily tranquil calm.
In an instant, the entire sea surface transformed into a polished mirror-like smoothness.
Without the slightest ripple.
This sight was simply unimaginable!
Even mighty Supreme Venerables would not be able to render the entire sea surface so calm, devoid of a single ripple!
You must know...
The North Sea is said to be boundless, with enormous waves constantly surging, a single wave thousands of kilometers high capable of spreading ripples for a thousand or even ten thousand kilometers.
But now.
At least as far as Xiao Yi could see, the sea within hundreds of miles was as calm as a mirror.
"What on earth is going on?"
"Look, deep beneath the sea..."
Xiao Yi spoke in a deep voice.
Everyone followed the sound and looked over.
They saw a long black shadow slowly rising from deep beneath the sea, enveloped in a blue glow. The shadow grew larger as it approached the sea surface.
The depths of Godfall Trench were unfathomable, and even a powerful being of the Supreme Venerate Realm would need to spend several days to reach its deepest parts.
However, this shadow had risen from the bottom to the sea surface in just an instant.
Boom!
The shadow burst forth violently, tearing the sea surface apart.
A colossal wall of water rose to the sky.
It loomed tens of thousands of feet high.
The water wall soared like a dragon, piercing into the clouds.
The gap between the twin water walls extended for hundreds of miles, with no end in sight. Even with Xiao Yi’s current abilities and strength, exerting his utmost effort for a single strike, he could not create such a spectacle.
Boom boom boom!
In the midst of thunderous sounds akin to war drums beating,
Black, ancient stones etched with the marks of time and erosion burst forth from below the sea, landing above the shadow. They formed a long, ancient staircase that led straight into the depths of Godfall Trench.
Ning Delun’s face changed dramatically, his pupils involuntarily dilated, and his breathing became exceedingly rapid as he trembled, "Heaven and Earth Pathway, this is the passage leading to the Dragon Emperor Tomb—the Heaven and Earth Pathway."
"Heaven and Earth Pathway?"
Xiao Yi and the others were all stunned.
They had never heard of such a thing.
Ning Delun nodded vigorously.
He was in the business of tomb raiding, having once followed the largest tomb-raiding gang in Southern State and, according to some incomplete clues, found the Dragon Emperor Tomb.
He was well-versed in the details and information about tombs from Ancient Times.
"In Ancient Times, people firmly believed that even in death there was a chance of resurrection, so they would construct a passage from the tomb to the outside world when building a tomb, called the Heaven and Earth Pathway," explained Ning Delun.
Fear and astonishment filled Ning Delun’s eyes.
He, along with a group of tomb raiders, had used unconventional means to enter the Dragon Emperor Tomb. It was during their frantic escape after triggering a mechanism that Ning Delun discovered the Heaven and Earth Pathway.
At that time, it was through the Heaven and Earth Pathway that he had managed to flee from the Dragon Emperor Tomb.
Seeing the Heaven and Earth Pathway once again naturally evoked profound emotions.
Ning Delun solemnly said, "This is a path constructed for those in the tomb to ascend to heaven, making it easy to leave the tomb through the Heaven and Earth Pathway, but for a living person to enter the tomb via this passage, it is almost certainly tantamount to courting death."
His words clearly conveyed his meaning: although this is a passage to the Dragon Emperor Tomb.
But...
To pass through the ancient path between heaven and earth and enter the Dragon Emperor Tomb, the challenges are endless and the chance of survival is one in ten.
"Then we’ll just not take this route!" said Qiu Yiyun.
"Not take this route?"
Ning Delun gave a bitter smile, shaking his head, "Old Qiu, you’re oversimplifying it. Once the ancient path between heaven and earth opens, it signifies a shocking change in the Dragon Emperor Tomb. According to ancient legends, the automatic emergence of the path between heaven and earth implies the imminent resurrection and ascension of the person within the tomb. At this time, all other routes into the tomb are sealed off, the only way in is through the ancient path between heaven and earth, but to set foot on it means to block the tomb’s inhabitant from leaving, and almost all traps, mechanisms, and Arrays within the tomb will be activated, aggressively attacking those who dare to intrude..."
Hisss!
Qiu Yiyun took in a cold breath.
Xiao Yi’s expression also turned extremely solemn.
Just as Ning Delun said...
To enter the Dragon Emperor Tomb now, their only choice is through the ancient path between heaven and earth.
But...
The moment they step onto this path, they will be seen by the Dragon Emperor Tomb as obstructing the resurrection and ascension of its inhabitant, and will inevitably suffer frenzied retaliation and attack from all its traps and mechanisms.
No one knows exactly how many traps and mechanisms are within the Dragon Emperor Tomb.
But considering that only Ning Delun alone managed to escape alive from a group of experienced tomb raiders back then, it’s clear that the dangers inside are not few.
Moreover.
Keep in mind that back then, Ning Delun and his team only entered the periphery of the Dragon Emperor Tomb, they didn’t even touch the core area!
"Lord Xiao, what should we do?" asked Qiu Yiyun.
Xiao Yi said in a deep voice, "Wait!"
Wait?
The group was momentarily stunned.
Then they understood Xiao Yi’s intention.
The commotion caused by the Dragon Emperor Tomb by now must have spread throughout the entire North Sea, and surely numerous powerful beings will swarm towards it.
Let them attempt to traverse the ancient path between heaven and earth first.
See just how perilous this path really is.
Then make other plans!
Hua Qianxiu tentatively said, "Lord Xiao, could you perhaps set me free first?"
This ace hunter from the Bounty Hunter Guild now behaved as docilely as a little kitten.
Xiao Yi glanced at him and said indifferently, "Give me a reason not to kill you!"
"I, I..."
Hua Qianxiu’s eyes spun rapidly, and he said, "You’ll need to enter the Dragon Emperor Tomb eventually, right? As long as you don’t kill me, I’m willing to swear to follow you and never betray. When the time comes, you can have me scout ahead..."
Ning Delun said, "Lord Xiao, this man is very strong. If he scouts ahead, we could potentially avoid a lot of dangers!"
Hua Qianxiu looked at Ning Delun gratefully.
Xiao Yi stroked his chin and pulled out an elixir, "This is an Intestine-Rotting Soul-Decaying Elixir. Without my antidote within a year, you will suffer gut-wrenching agony and your soul will decay and die. Swallow this first, and if you perform well, I will naturally provide you with the antidote later!"
"Fine, alright..."
With a sorrowful expression, Hua Qianxiu took the elixir.
Instantly, he felt an odd energy enveloping all his internal organs.
He could feel the potency of the elixir’s poison.
But for the moment it wasn’t yet time for the effects to take hold.
Obviously, the effect of this elixir was much stronger and more terrifying than what Xiao Yi had described!
At this moment...
Hua Qianxiu felt like crying.
If he had known how difficult Xiao Yi was to deal with, he would’ve never taken on this damn Bounty Order!
But now it was too late for regrets!
As Hua Qianxiu was lamenting his misfortune, suddenly, a bold and domineering voice arose not far away in the world: "Hahaha, I thought I’d bumped into mere treasures emerging from the Godfall Trench. Little did I expect that I would find you here? Xiao Yi, come and meet your death..."
PS: Here’s one Chapter for now, ten more tonight!
