Half a month passed in the blink of an eye.
Above the vast mountains of the Ancient Realm, several figures stood suspended in the air, all gazing at the rippling, water-like space ahead with varying expressions.
"Half a month is up. If Xiao Yan still doesn't emerge from seclusion, the Soul Clan may very well make a move on his father," Yan Jin said with a frown.
"The Space Passage within the Heavenly Tomb has been completely sealed off. I tested opening it earlier, but a mysterious force rebounded against me. It feels as though the Heavenly Tomb has a master now."
Gu Yuan's brows were tightly furrowed, and his words startled everyone. The Heavenly Tomb had only ever had one master—the Ancient Dou Di who had created it. After his death, it had remained masterless. Generations of strong individuals from the nine clans had tried to subdue the Ancient Tomb, but every attempt had failed. Hearing Gu Yuan's words now, they found it difficult to believe.
Compared to everyone else's worry and shock, Liuli, who stood behind Gongsun Lin, showed no emotional reaction whatsoever. She understood that the Heavenly Tomb's new master they spoke of was Xiao Yan, who had finished absorbing the Soul of the Heavenly Tomb.
"What about Brother Xiao Yan..." Xun Er's pretty face turned somewhat pale at Gu Yuan's words. If Gu Yuan could not open the Space Passage, how would Xiao Yan return?
"Try again. Brother Lin, help me!" Gu Yuan said through gritted teeth, his expression dark.
Gongsun Lin nodded and flew to Gu Yuan's side. The two Supreme experts of the Ancient Clans formed seals, and the Heaven and Earth Energy throughout the area immediately howled into motion, forming a massive energy hand and a Heaven-Piercing Giant Sword in the sky as