Ice Barrier, Hundred Emperors Tomb

Having investigated most of the matters Zhuge Xiang had asked her to investigate, Lu Yuling didn't stay with Zhuge Xiang for long and quickly left. Although he was the reincarnation of Ice Maiden's three souls, even Lu Yuling felt pressured by Zhuge Xiang's growth rate.

Regarding Su Huayu's family issues, Zhuge Xiang truly didn't know how to frankly tell her. He shook his head, deciding to leave Zhuge Xiang matter aside for now. Zhuge Xiang opened his Bag Space, and sure enough, a small, luxurious purple box appeared Bag Space.

Mysterious Treasure Chest (Special Consumable): Randomly obtains any Dao Item. Description: This is a treasure chest full of endless possibilities. What could be inside? Perhaps you'll find a powerful Skill Book, a magic Treasure Artifact, or even Spirit Artifact or Forbidden Artifact. Of course, it could also just be an ordinary Healing Pill.

Is this another one that relies on luck? Looking at this Mysterious Treasure Chest, Zhuge Xiang felt that it was somewhat similar to the Beginner Big Turntable, but the Beginner Big Turntable only specified six Dao Item, while this Mysterious Treasure Chest included a much wider range.

"What is this?" Qin Qing asked curiously, looking at the Mysterious Treasure Chest that Zhuge Xiang had taken out.

"I don't know either. We'll only find out what's inside after we open it," Zhuge Xiang shook his head, indicating that he didn't know. Then, he pushed the Mysterious Treasure Chest in front of Qin Qing and said, "Why don't you help me open it and take a look?"

"Okay," Zhuge Xiang told her to open it, Qin Qing nodded without refusing. She stretched out her fair hands and slowly opened the Mysterious Treasure Chest. Inside, there lay a thin booklet— Skill Book.

"Judging from its appearance, it seems to be a cultivation Cultivation Technique for Spell," Qin Qing said, taking out the Skill Book from the Mysterious Treasure Chest and examining it before handing it to Zhuge Xiang.

Taking the Skill Book from Qin Qing, Zhuge Xiang looked down and examined it. The information in the Skill Book automatically appeared in Zhuge Xiang's eyes.

"Ice Barrier (Skill Book): Requires 1 Skill Point. Requires Deity Transformation level: Nascent Divine Ability Stage First Layer, Divine Power Realm Level 1. Effect: Can cover any target. The covered target is immune to all damage, but the covered target cannot move. Duration depends on the Skill level."

"This... is another invincible Forbidden Technique?" Zhuge Xiang's eyes widened as he looked at the description of the Ice Barrier Skill Book.

Unexpectedly, Qin Qing had such good luck. The task Su Huayu asked her to complete only rewarded her with a mere 8 million Experience Points. Yet, the Mysterious Treasure Chest actually contained such a powerful Forbidden Technique as the Ice Barrier.

Invincible Skill. This isn't the first one. For example, there's the Indestructible Vajra Body and Block Prediction. However, in Zhuge Xiang's opinion, these two Skills are far inferior to the Ice Barrier. First of all, the Indestructible Vajra Body can only be used on oneself, and Block Prediction can only block a certain attack from the opponent, and it is limited to a single-target attack.

However, the Ice Barrier is much more practical. It can be cast on oneself or on any target. In critical moments, this Skill is the best choice to save someone. Secondly, even when used on an enemy, it can also imprison the target.

Seeing that Ice Barrier skill book required Divine Ability Stage First Layer to learn, and even with the Skill Orb, Zhuge Xiang was still one level short of his level, so he didn't rush to learn it. He put the Ice Barrier Skill Book into his Bag Space.

"Haha, Qin Qing, you're really lucky!" Zhuge Xiang laughed heartily at Qin Qing, making no attempt to hide his delight. He then opened his arms, embraced Qin Qing, and rewarded her with a kiss.

"Zhuge Xiang, there's something I'm not sure if I should say..." Leaning gently against Zhuge Xiang's chest, Qin Qing hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but was hesitant.

"What can't we say to each other?" Zhuge Xiang said gently, looking down at Qin Qing's beautiful face.

Having been together for so long, Zhuge Xiang had seen all of Qin Qing's devotion to him. For the first time in so long, his woman seemed to be asking him for a favor; how could Zhuge Xiang refuse?

"These past few days, people from the Sect have come looking for me," Qin Qing said hesitantly, her tone tinged with difficulty.

"Sect? You mean Hundred Flowers Palace?" Qin Qing's words made Zhuge Xiang understand.

"Hmm..." Leaning against Zhuge Xiang's chest, Qin Qing nodded gently and said, "There are still three months until the Dragon Phoenix Ranking competition begins, which is also the day when the Hundred Emperors Tomb open once every ten years. Each member of the Dragon Phoenix Ranking can bring ten followers, and the Sect hopes to have two slots."

"The Hundred Emperors Tomb?" Zhuge Xiang asked, a look of doubt on his face.

Okay, Zhuge Xiang admits that he really doesn't know what the so-called Dragon Phoenix Ranking has to do with the Hundred Emperors Tomb. It seems that Zhuge Xiang has never paid attention to such common sense things.

"The Hundred Emperors Tomb Emperors' Tombs are said to be the Alternate Dimension where Qin Shi Huang, the Great Qin Empire First Emperor of the Qin Dynasty, suppressed a hundred Six Nations Imperial Clans Six Nations slew when he unified the country. Every ten years, this space of the Hundred Emperors Tomb's Tombs will rub against our world, causing cracks to appear."

"Besides the Six Nations Imperial Clans, the tombs of the Hundred Emperors Tomb also contain the remains of countless powerful figures from those Six Nations. Although the obsession of the Six Nations makes the Hundred Emperors Tomb extremely dangerous, they also contain countless treasures. Hundreds of years ago, countless bloody battles erupted within the Great Qin Empire over access to the Hundred Emperors Tomb. Finally, the imperial family issued an order that each prefecture would select thirty-two Genius Disciple each year, accompanied by ten attendants, to enter. This would not only eliminate unnecessary fighting but also stimulate competition among disciples within the empire."

"I see..." Nodding, Zhuge Xiang finally understood the true meaning of the so-called Dragon Phoenix Ranking. It turned out that not only Yanling Commandery had this rule of fighting once every ten years, but other counties in the Great Qin Empire were the same, with the purpose of gaining the qualification to enter the Hundred Emperors Tomb's Mausoleum.

"Two spots?" After a moment's hesitation, Zhuge Xiang readily nodded and agreed to Qin Qing's request.

"Alright, you should also make the most of these next few months to cultivate and strive to enter the Return to Simplicity Realm. I need to leave for a while to visit the Medicine King Hall," Zhuge Xiang said to Qin Qing after agreeing, and then turned and left.

Inside the Battle Hall, Zhuge Xiang quickly located Su Huayu's whereabouts.

"Greetings, Squad Leader!" Despite her lively personality, Su Huayu still understood the rules in public.

"I need to go to the Medicine King Hall. Will you come with me?" Zhuge Xiang said, looking at Su Huayu.

The purpose of going to the Medicine King Hall was to obtain the two Fire Black Lotus, while having Su Huayu accompany her was to find an opportunity to explain the Truth her family to him. (To be continued...)

P. S.: Today is my wife's birthday, and also our second wedding anniversary. I went out and got back very late, so the update is a bit late. Sorry. Please subscribe and vote with your monthly tickets...