Mount Xiao Sacred Cave (Part 2)

Struggling while being held in Zhuge Xiang's arms was merely a woman's instinctive reaction. Upon hearing Zhuge Xiang's words, Ying Wushuang stopped struggling.

Indeed, the Twelve Golden Figures in this ancient cave possessed an incredibly powerful aura, which even Void Returning Stage cultivators would find difficult to withstand. If it weren't for Zhuge Xiang's protection, he would have had to leave.

"Hmph, I'm just staying here to continue exploring, don't get the wrong idea..." However, although she stopped struggling, Ying Wushuang still snorted coldly at Zhuge Xiang with some unease.

"Don't worry, I'm not that desperate," Zhuge Xiang said, shaking his head after hearing Ying Wushuang's words.

"What did you say? Are you saying this princess is ugly?" Ying Wushuang couldn't accept Zhuge Xiang's words. Her tone rose a few decibels, and she glared fiercely at Zhuge Xiang, looking as if she would pounce on him like an angry cat if Zhuge Xiang nodded.

"That's not what I meant. What I meant was that this ancient cave is fraught with danger; one wrong move and you could lose your life. How could I possibly have such wild thoughts?" Seeing Ying Wushuang's angry expression, Zhuge Xiang shook his head seriously and said solemnly.

"Hmph, you're smart enough to know what's good for you." Although she knew that Zhuge Xiang's words were just an excuse, Ying Wushuang didn't delve into it. She rolled her eyes at Zhuge Xiang and let him go.

"Sigh, under such heavy pressure, only he can still flirt..." The Princes and Princesses beside Zhu Xiaoxi watched Zhuge Xiang and Ying Wushuang flirting, feeling both admiration and a touch of awe. This also indirectly demonstrated Zhuge Xiang's strength.

Inside the ancient cave, Twelve Golden Figures stood in two opposing groups, radiating an astonishing aura. However, what truly drew attention was not these twelve enormous Golden Man, but rather the massive Palace situated between them...

A Palace, several tens of feet high, was entirely constructed of white marble, with pillars carved from high-grade Spirit Stone, exuding spiritual energy. Forty-nine steps descended directly from the Great Hall entrance, each step intricately engraved with Profound Mysteries Formation and inlaid with high-grade Spirit Stone. Twelve enormous Golden Man stood like loyal guardians, standing on either side, protecting the Palace.

The name of the "Mount Xiao Imperial Palace" is a huge Palace. The plaque is inscribed with several large characters written in a vigorous and elegant style. The majestic aura emanates from the characters, like a monarch looking down from a high place. It makes people want to kneel down and worship.

"What a magnificent Palace! Let's go inside and take a look," Zhuge Xiang said, unable to hide his amazement as he gazed at the imposing grandeur of the Mount Xiao Imperial Palace.

As he spoke, he quickened his pace, striding forward with the imposing presence of the Twelve Golden Figures. In no time, Zhuge Xiang had already brought Ying Wushuang to stand at the main gate of the Mount Xiao Imperial Palace.

The gate was about ten zhang high, and knocking would not open it. Zhuge Xiang stretched out his palm and pushed towards the huge gate of the Mount Xiao Imperial Palace. Although the gate was huge, Zhuge Xiang believed that with his strength of the Great Strength Bull Demon Technique Third Layer Skill, it should not be a problem to push it open.

However, a surprising situation occurred. Despite Zhuge Xiang's efforts, the gate of the Mount Xiao Imperial Palace did not budge an inch. Even after Zhuge Xiang used every last bit of strength, the gate did not open even slightly.

"Huh? Such a heavy door..." Zhuge Xiang said in surprise as he pushed the gate of the Mount Xiao Imperial Palace, but it didn't budge.

It's worth noting that Zhuge Xiang was able to forcefully push open the Gate of the Hungry Ghost Path back then. Although he no longer has the Yin Yang Demonic Rings's blessing, Zhuge Xiang's cultivation level is now a notch higher than before, and he also has the Night Emblem's blessing. Even if he's not as strong as he was when he pushed open the gate to the Gate of the Hungry Ghost Path back then, he's not far off.

"What kind of existence is this Mount Xiao Imperial Palace?" Seeing that Zhuge Xiang couldn't open the door, Ying Dongsheng and the others were also astonished, unable to believe it. They had also witnessed Zhuge Xiang open the Gate of the Hungry Ghost Path that day.

"Look, there are words on this," Ying Wushuang said, pointing to the Imperial Palace gate just as Zhuge Xiang was about to give up because he couldn't open the door.

It turns out that there was indeed a line of small characters on the gate of the Mount Xiao Imperial Palace. This gate, which was covered with Formation and Runes, was completely unnoticed unless one looked closely.

"The Ying Clan Imperial Palace can be opened with the Imperial Blood."

The words on the gate were only a short sentence, but their meaning was crystal clear: the gate of the Mount Xiao Imperial Palace could only be opened by the Imperial Blood the Ying Clan royal family.

"You need Imperial Blood? Then let me have it," Ying Dongsheng, who was also standing at the gate of the Mount Xiao Imperial Palace, said upon seeing the words on the gate. As he spoke, he bit his finger, and a drop of bright red blood fell onto the gate of the Mount Xiao Imperial Palace.

Buzz...

As blood dripped onto the gate, suddenly, the engraved lines of the Formation on the massive doorway lit up, and the Runes came to life.

The blood droplets that fell on the door seemed to come alive, transforming into a thin bloodline that traveled across the door's Formation while being absorbed by the entire Formation.

An anomaly! An anomaly on the gate! Is it about to open? What secrets does this Mount Xiao Imperial Palace hold? Why are twelve Golden Man puppet, each comparable to Great Accomplishment Stage Realm expert, guarding this place?

However, to everyone's anticipation, the strange phenomenon on the gate of the Mount Xiao Imperial Palace gradually subsided. The illuminated Formation dimmed, and the trembling gate calmed down. Everything seemed as if nothing had happened, and the gate of the Mount Xiao Imperial Palace remained unopened!

"What's going on? Wasn't it said that the Imperial Blood the Ying Clan royal family could open it?" Looking at the Imperial Palace gate, things had calmed down. The gate hadn't opened. Ying Dongsheng was stunned, and the others were just as stunned.

"Let me try. Is the Formation broken? Or is my health too low?" Ying Wushuang said, somewhat skeptical.

As they spoke, they both bit their fingers and dripped blood onto the finger. This time, Ying Wushuang dripped more blood than Ying Dongsheng.

Rumble...

The Formation on the gate lit up again, just like the reaction to Ying Dongsheng's blood before. However, the Formation grew stronger and stronger, and a rich golden light shone from the gate, illuminating the cave as bright as day.

Crackling sounds...

Bathed in the light emanating from the gate, the twelve lifeless Golden Man puppet actually came to life, taking steps towards the Imperial Palace. Their powerful auras clearly indicated that they had reached the level of Cultivator at the Great Accomplishment Stage. Even without free will and soul, these formidable Puppet were still incredibly powerful.

Bathed in golden light, the Golden Man arrived directly at the entrance of the Mount Xiao Imperial Palace. Their enormous hands were placed on the Mount Xiao Imperial Palace gates, and with a creaking sound, the Twelve Golden Figures Puppets pushed open the gates that even Zhuge Xiang couldn't open.

"As expected? Sixth Brother's blood was a bit low before," Ying Wushuang said with a smile, seeing that she had opened the door with a little extra blood. At the same time, she wiped her finger, and the minor injury was quickly healed.

"It seems that only these Golden Man puppet can open this door..." Zhuge Xiang said, watching the Golden Man retreat back to their original positions after the door was opened. Then, the group entered the Mount Xiao Imperial Palace.

The Imperial Palace appears magnificent and enormous from the outside, but upon entering, one discovers that Imperial Palace is actually much smaller than it seems. Inside, there is only one Great Hall Imperial Palace, upon which stand nine bronze pillars arranged in the nine Great Hall. On each pillar, one can see a living dragon swimming around it.

"What is this!?" Even Zhuge Xiang was shocked as he looked at the nine bronze pillars in the Great Hall, with living Dragon Clan on them. The other Princes and Princesses were even more astonished.

It wasn't that Zhuge Xiang and the others were being naive; it was simply that the scale of the event in this Great Hall was far too astonishing.

The nine dragons that roam around the bronze pillars are not actually Dragon Clan, but rather dragons formed from spiritual energy. Each of these nine bronze pillars actually suppresses a powerful Spirit Vein...

Spirit Vein are the foundation of the Sect's existence. Only by establishing the Sect's base on Spirit Vein can the sect maintain abundant Sect energy. Therefore, the value of Spirit Vein to Cultivator is immeasurable. However, the bronze pillars arranged in a nine-palace formation above this Great Hall are actually suppressing a full nine Spirit Vein?

"There's another coffin over there. Who could it be?" However, while everyone's attention was drawn to the grand gesture of nine Spirit Vein, Zhuge Xiang focused his attention on another object: a Bronze Coffin.

Nine colossal bronze pillars, arranged in the nine palaces, each suppressing a Spirit Vein beneath them. No matter how the dragon-transforming Spirit Vein tried to escape, they were all fiercely suppressed by the bronze pillars. Each bronze pillar was connected to a Chains as thick as a thigh...

Nine Chains extended from nine giant bronze pillars, converging at the center of the Nine Palaces Formation onto a Bronze Coffin. Connected by the nine Chains, this Bronze Coffin floated in mid-air, the rich spiritual energy of the nine Spirit Vein constantly flowing around it...

Looking at this situation, even a fool would know that the nine Spirit Vein are not the most important thing about this Mount Xiao Imperial Palace. The most important thing is that Bronze Coffin. So, who is it? Who is lying inside that Bronze Coffin? (To be continued, please search for the novel for better and faster updates!)