Ancient Dragon Tomb
Although the Great Qin Imperial Family used extraordinary means to shield all Cultivator within the Great Qin Empire from their perception of the Heavenly Dao, the existence of the Heaven's will is not something that can be easily influenced by human means. Therefore, Zhuge Xiang and the others all knew that the success of this action against the Great Qin Empire Imperial Clan depended on the Heaven's will, and the key to the Heaven's will was the bloodline of the First Emperor, Ying Wushuang!
Now, Ying Qianshan's target is Ying Wushuang. This news shocked both Zhuge Xiang and Bai Qi. However, Ying Qianshan's choice is also reasonable. Putting themselves in Ying Qianshan 'Ying Qianshan shoes, they believe they would have made the same choice.
Although Zhuge Xiang and Bai Qi trusted the East Sea Dragon King's arrangements, they were always prepared for the worst. Besides, who knew if Ying Qianshan possessed any treasures that could locate Ying Wushuang? Therefore, they dared not be careless about this news and Zhuge Xiang went directly to the East Sea Dragon King to inform him of it.
"Oh? Ying Qianshan's target is Miss Wushuang?" Upon hearing this news from Zhuge Xiang, the East Sea Dragon King's eyes flashed with astonishment, somewhat incredulous. "Impossible? I placed Miss Wushuang in the Ancient Dragon Tomb to cultivate. Entering the Dragon Tomb requires the blood of my Dragon Clan as a key."
"Miss Wushuang's existence is crucial to the success or failure of this righteous cause. We cannot take it lightly. Let's go into the Ancient Dragon Tomb and ascertain her safety," said God of Slaughter Bai Qi, as he followed Zhuge Xiang to the East Sea Dragon King.
"That makes sense." The East Sea Dragon King nodded in agreement. He then bit his fingertip, squeezing out a drop of pale golden Dragon Blood, and presented it to Zhuge Xiang, saying, "The Ancient Dragon Tomb is the place where the power of our Dragon Clan's younger generation was left by the Ancient Times Ancestor Dragon. Therefore, only the younger generation can enter. Although I don't know what method Ying Qianshan intends to use to enter, among the younger generation, you are the most capable. This task is undoubtedly yours."
"Ding! Quest 'Rescue the Princess' triggered. Quest requirements: Ensure Ying Wushuang's safety within ten days. Quest success: Level +2, Receive High-Level Mysterious Treasure Chest *1. Accept/Reject?"
As the East Sea Dragon King finished speaking, Mechanical System Prompt sounded in Zhuge Xiang's mind, indicating that a mission had been triggered. This mission caused Zhuge Xiang to frown slightly. It seemed the mission required ensuring Ying Wushuang's safety for ten days? In other words, would Ying Qianshan attack Ying Wushuang within ten days?
Without exception, Zhuge Xiang accepted the task. He then accepted the Dragon Blood delivered by the East Sea Dragon King and nodded, saying, "Rest assured, Dragon King, Zhuge Xiang will take on this task without hesitation."
The East Sea Dragon King extended his index finger and gently touched Zhuge Xiang's forehead. After transmitting the location of the Ancient Dragon Tomb to Zhuge Xiang through Divine Sense, he nodded and said, "Of course. I have great confidence in your strength. Otherwise, why would I have decided to entrust the Junggar mission to you?"
"Indeed, not to mention the younger generation, even in the entire Cultivation World, your strength is top-notch. I really want to see what level your strength will reach after you have survived the Immortal-Demon Tribulation and entered the Great Accomplishment Stage," Bai Qi nodded in agreement as the East Sea Dragon King finished speaking.
Bai Qi, known as the God of Slaughter, is always surrounded by a terrifying killing aura. Moreover, Bai Qi's intuition for danger is far more acute than others. He can sense a strong danger from Zhuge Xiang, a danger that is comparable to that emanating from Luo Ba and the East Sea Dragon King.
"Without further ado, I'll set off now." Nodding, having obtained the location of the Ancient Dragon Tomb, Zhuge Xiang didn't linger. After bidding farewell, his body transformed into a dazzling Sword Light and shot towards the East Sea.
The Ancient Dragon Tomb is said to be the burial site left behind by the Ancestor Dragon after his death in Ancient Times. The burial site left behind by the Ancestor Dragon is extremely dangerous, but it is also full of great opportunities and chances.
If one survives, a journey through the Dragon Tomb will surely bring extraordinary benefits. Legend has it that the will of the Ancestor Dragon remains within the Dragon Tomb, training the elites who enter. However, only the young can enter.
In the heart of the East Sea, there is a mountain, eight thousand feet high. The entire mountain is barren, without a single weed. Apart from rocks, there seems to be nothing else. However, on the top of the mountain, there is a temple, a temple where incense burns year-round!
In the East Sea, where human footprints are rare, even powerful Demon Cultivator would find it nearly impossible to cross the dangers of the deep sea to reach this place. It seems like a place forgotten by the world. Yet, here, on a mountaintop eight thousand feet high, there is actually a temple? Even after hundreds or thousands of years, no one would come to worship? But strangely enough, the incense in this temple has never been cut off, as if this temple has existed since the beginning of Heaven and Earth.
Transforming into Sword Light, Zhuge Xiang arrived at the top of this unnamed mountain. Looking at the temple towering atop the mountain, a smile appeared on Zhuge Xiang's face as he descended. The entrance to the Ancient Dragon Tomb was right here.
Dragon God Temple!
The temple, perched atop a mountain eight thousand feet high, had weathered countless storms over the years, yet remained pristine and as if it had just been built. After landing, Zhuge Xiang pushed open the gates of the Dragon God Temple and stepped inside.
Dragon!
In the very center of the Dragon God Temple, there is a giant dragon carved from white jade. This dragon is so lifelike that it seems to possess a spirit, as if it might break out of the temple at any moment and soar into the sky.
The white jade dragon sculpture faces the main entrance of the Dragon God Temple, giving the impression that one is being watched by the sculpture as soon as they step into the Dragon God Temple.
In front of the sculpture stands an antique altar, upon which are placed several offerings of fruit and a Purple-Gold Incense Burner, from which three sticks of incense burn, emitting wisps of smoke that give off an indescribable fragrance...
Upon entering the Dragon God Temple, Zhuge Xiang looked around for a while before approaching the white jade dragon sculpture. He bowed deeply, performing three full prostrations, and then sat down on a nearby futon to meditate peacefully, waiting for the guardian of the Ancient Dragon Tomb to appear.
Time passed second by second, and soon two hours had gone by. The incense burning on the altar was almost completely burned out. Just then, footsteps sounded outside the Dragon God Temple. Hearing this sound, Zhuge Xiang opened his eyes. He knew that the person in charge had arrived.
The footsteps, unhurried and measured, seemed to be carefully measured with each step, approaching from afar. Soon, the footsteps reached the Dragon God Temple, and then the Dragon God Temple's doors were pushed open from the outside. A tall, muscular figure walked in. The man was about forty or fifty years old, with a full beard, exuding a rugged and untamed air. Yet, his arrogant demeanor gave off an aura of dominance. His gait was powerful and majestic, like that of a Dragon God Temple an inspection tour, radiating a powerful aura that was no weaker than that of the East Sea Dragon King...
After entering the Dragon God Temple, the bearded man glanced at Zhuge Xiang, a look of surprise flashing across his face. He was clearly surprised by Zhuge Xiang's presence, but he didn't say anything. He simply glanced at Zhuge Xiang and then went straight to the white jade dragon sculpture.
He respectfully picked up three sticks of incense, lit them, and placed them in the Incense Burner. His expression was solemn, and his movements were as fluid as flowing water. It seemed that the act of burning incense and worshipping Buddha was already ingrained in his very being.
The bearded man respectfully placed three incense sticks into the Incense Burner, then bowed and paid his respects. He was completely focused, as if nothing in the Heaven and Earth was more important than himself at that moment. Zhuge Xiang simply watched quietly from the side, without saying a word to disturb him, and just waited patiently.
After about the time it takes to drink One Incense Stick of tea, the bearded man finally stood up from the ground. Having finished his business, he turned around and looked at Zhuge Xiang, asking, "Who are you? Why have you come to this Dragon God Temple?"
"Greetings, Senior Black Water Mysterious Snake. I am ordered by the East Sea Dragon King to enter the Ancient Dragon Tomb," Zhuge Xiang replied, not daring to be presumptuous, while simultaneously taking out a drop of the Dragon East Sea Dragon King 'Dragon Blood.
The Data Eye fell upon the bearded man. Apart from recognizing his name, his level was all Question Mark, indicating that his strength was very high, exceeding the Data Eye's detection range, and perhaps even comparable to Liao Wufa and the Golden Body Bodhisattva.
The Black Water Mysterious Snake is an Ancient Times species, considered among the powerful divine beasts, and arguably the race with the purest Dragon Clan bloodline. No one knows how long the Black Water Mysterious Snake has lived here; even the East Sea Dragon King doesn't know. It seems as if the Black Water Mysterious Snake has stayed in the Dragon God Temple for just as long as the Dragon God Temple itself has stood there.
According to the message from the East Sea Dragon King, it seems that in Ancient Times, this Black Water Mysterious Snake was subdued by the Dragon Ancestor. At that time, the Dragon Ancestor showed mercy and did not kill it, but only suppressed it within a thousand miles of the Dragon God Temple.
Before his death, the Dragon Ancestor made a pact with him: the Black Water Mysterious Snake would need to burn incense and offer sacrifices three times a day—morning, noon, and evening—at the Dragon God Temple, while also guarding his Dragon Tomb. Only after the serpent collected 9,999 drops of Dragon Blood could it break free and even transform into a true Black Water Profound Dragon. That's why we see this scene today... (To be continued...)