Chapter 743 Tomb Guardian
Stepping out of the tomb's gate, the tender sunlight shone on their faces, bringing an unusual warmth.
Wu Dade closed the tomb gate and said,
"These ghosts… will they really keep their promise?"
Inside, the evil spirits were far from simple and had an impressive background.
And still, they possessed unimaginable strength.
Although confined to the tomb chamber, there was the risk they could escape.
Should that happen, it would lead to catastrophe.
Upon hearing this, Qing Chen merely smiled slightly and said,
"Don't worry, as long as I'm not dead, they won't dare."
"The evil spirits here revere me as they would a god."
Revere me as a god!
Wu Dade couldn't help but show a complex expression and said,
"Damn, making you boast!"
Big Black Dog muttered softly,
"Nirvana Miracle Land, endlessly useful and profoundly mysterious, it indeed is one of the nemesis of evil spirits. Having been through the Nirvana Miracle Land in his past life, no evil spirit would be foolish enough to seek death…"
The group left Lake Heart Island.
Just before leaving, Big Black Dog laid down a formation around the lake to prevent others from sneaking in.
"My benefactors,"
at this moment, Wu Xiaokun spoke,
"I would like to return to my clan… to deal with the traitors."
Wu Qi!
It could be said, if it weren't for Wu Qi's betrayal of the Tomb Guardian oath and leaking the situation of this great tomb, none of this would have happened.
Moreover, Wu Qi had even turned his slaughterous intent on those in the Tomb Guardian lineage who kept their oaths!
Now… it was time to clean house.
"Of course you should go."
Qing Chen spoke indifferently,
"We'll go with you."
The Tomb Guardian Lineage had protected this place for tens of thousands of years. Now returning, naturally, they would not stand by idly.
Immediately, Wu Xiaokun led the way as the group headed towards a certain part of the Deadman Wilderness.
…
At this moment.
Outside the Deadman Wilderness.
"Tell me, what exactly happened inside the tomb?"
"How did you escape?"
Wu Qi stared at Ao Wushuang, his voice ice-cold!
He was desperate to know the situation inside the tomb, so he directly cornered Ao Wushuang.
At this moment, seeing Wu Qi, Ao Wushuang also felt complicated and shocked.
Damn… is there anyone else in this world who can escape faster than me?
Unexpected, really!
Always just delivering and leaving; this time he actually got blocked.
And sensing the hidden murderous intent in Wu Qi, Ao Wushuang was extremely cautious.
No… This guy is no good person, otherwise…
Maybe I should send him off?
Ao Wushuang gritted his teeth and said,
"In the tomb lies a great opportunity!"
"There grows a divine medicine, unusual to behold for all time, and unimaginable secrets… just obtaining one could skyrocket one's status!"
Wu Qi, hearing this, was half-believing, half-doubting, and said,
"Really? Seriously?"
Ao Wushuang said, "Who are we to each other… would I lie to you?"
"Haven't you noticed my cultivation level has improved? Just earlier when I passed by, I was only a Divine Path Honored One!"
"Now, I've reached the Chaos Realm!"
Wu Qi couldn't help but nod, indeed so.
It seems that tomb really is a treasure trove…
At this moment, he somewhat regretted it. If only he knew, he should have gone inside to seize the opportunity and then escaped.
After all, if Ao Wushuang could escape, he believed he could have escaped as well.
"Brother Wu, come on, let's go back!"
Ao Wushuang was all enthusiastic.
Wu Qi, however, coldly said,
"Are there no ferocious beasts inside?"
Ao Wushuang, looking clueless, said,
"Ferocious beasts? No…"
Wu Qi, at this moment, was truly tempted.
But, remembering that organization… he still shook his head.
"I won't go back, come with me!"
He wanted to meet someone from that organization.
Bringing the survivor Ao Wushuang might be useful.
"Ah?"
Ao Wushuang was reluctant now; Wu Qi was not a good person.
Going with him… felt a bit panicky.
But, if not going, perhaps Wu Qi would act against him right now…
Ao Wushuang had no choice but to follow.
…
"Up ahead, the valley is called Oath Keeping Valley."
Wu Xiaokun led Qing Chen and the others to a mountain valley.
In the valley resided the dwellings of the Tomb Guardian lineage.
It wasn't far from the lake, and normally, the Tomb Guardians would be dispersed along the paths leading to the black lake to prevent others from approaching.
"Who are you people?"
As they approached, a man clad in hemp robes appeared from a shadow.
The man's head was covered by a hood, only his eyes exposed. Seeing Wu Xiaokun, his eyes flashed with a cold light.
"Wu Xiaokun… you're actually still alive!"
Wu Xiaokun gritted his teeth and exclaimed,
"Where is Wu Qi? Where is he?!"
"Let him come out."
However, the man just sneered, saying,
"You want to see Lord Wu Qi? Fine, I'll take you to him."
He immediately attacked Wu Xiaokun, with an extremely fierce strike, all were killing moves!
His sudden move was unexpected.
But Wu Xiaokun's expression remained unchanged, as he responded with a punch.
Their fists collided.
The man was immediately shocked and exclaimed, "You've entered the Chaos Realm, and you're this strong?"
Wu Xiaokun didn't talk much and suddenly went on the offensive!
The two began to fight.
"Eh? Why do I feel like their punches have a hint of Brother Long in them?"
Lin Jiu Zheng, being very perceptive, spotted a hint of doubt in his eyes.
"It's true... although they cannot be compared, there is indeed a resemblance..."
Qing Chen also nodded.
They were very familiar with Long Zixuan, so they could sense this similarity.
"Martial Desolate..."
Big Black Dog spoke thoughtfully.
By now, after seven or eight rounds, the middle-aged man was ultimately no match, and was sent flying by a punch from Wu Xiaokun!
"No... you..."
The middle-aged man's face was extremely ugly as he spat out light grey blood.
—In the Martial Desolate Realm, anyone who practiced the "Nine Laws" and entered the Chaos Realm had their blood gradually turn gray because they absorbed the Origin of the Grey Mist during cultivation.
Wu Xiaokun said,
"Speak, where is Wu Qi?"
The middle-aged man sneered back,
"I'm not going to tell you... Wu Xiaokun, just wait to die..."
Wu Xiaokun furrowed his brows.
At this moment, Qing Chen suddenly patted him on the shoulder and said,
"Do you know what to do when you encounter this kind of person?"
Wu Xiaokun hesitated for a moment.
But Qing Chen had already struck down with a slap.
Boom.
There was nothing left of the middle-aged man.
With a smile, Qing Chen said,
"Deliver them."
Wu Xiaokun: "..."
"Xiao Kun… I have learned much."
Immediately, they continued forward.
On their way into the valley, they encountered some hidden guards.
Their cultivation level was mostly in the Chaos Spiritual Qi Realm, and under Qing Chen's guidance, Wu Xiaokun fought fiercely without any hesitation!
Finally, they entered into the valley.
The valley was filled with various buildings, and in the center on an open field, the Tomb Guardians were gathered!
Hundreds of people were tied to stone pillars.
Additionally, over a hundred people in grey robes stood on either side, their expressions stern!
"We are doing this for the good of the Tomb Guardian Lineage!"
At that moment, a middle-aged man among the hundred-plus grey-robed people stepped forward, his face showing righteousness as he said,
"The Tomb Guardians have guarded for endless ages, what have they gained?"
"Generation after generation guarding in the deep mountains and forests for an elusive oath... Is it worth it?"
"Only by opening the great tomb and seizing the opportunity can our clan embark on the path of supreme glory. This is the right way!"
"Lord Wu Qi, keeping the clan ties in mind, offers you a chance. Pledge allegiance to Lord Wu Qi now, and you can live!"
His gaze swept over the faces of those who were tied up!
—The hundred-plus people in grey robes were the followers of Wu Qi.
"Wu Erbi, Wu Shabi, you two traitors!"
Among the tied-up people, an elderly man suddenly spoke up.
His mouth was filled with blood, but his eyes were furiously fixed on two middle-aged men, cursing nonstop!
"You're traitors, following that beast Wu Qi, poisoning and scheming against your own people... You deserve to die!"
However, the middle-aged man who had spoken earlier just sneered and stepped forward, saying,
"Wu Song, let me give you a piece of advice!"
"A man who understands the times is a wise man!"
"Lord Wu Qi has already taken people to the great tomb. It won't be long before he returns with the opportunity!"
"If you pledge your allegiance now and fully submit to Lord Wu Qi, you can keep your old life; otherwise, soon… you'll have only death ahead of you!"
He threatened.
But the old man Wu Song just laughed madly and said,
"Ha... Ridiculous!"
"I, Wu Song, can die standing but never live on my knees!"
"If you want to kill me, why wait for that beast Wu Qi to return? Come on, you two brothers, if you dare, kill me now!"
Saying this, he suddenly spat at Wu Erbi!
Seeing this, Wu Erbi's face immediately darkened.
Next to him, another middle-aged man also stepped forward and said,
"Big brother, I think... we need to make an example of this old man!"
"He will not die, the others will not surrender."
Hearing this, Wu Erbi nodded, walked forward with a cold expression, and pulled out an extremely sharp dagger.
"I will make you slowly feel the pain of being tortured..."
Wu Erbi sneered as the sharp knife lunged toward Wu Song.
Wu Song's face was still filled with disdain and fearlessness!
But, just at that moment, a furious shout suddenly rang out:
"Stop!"
This shout caused everyone present to be visibly startled.
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