Yin Puppet Sect Master

Yin Puppet Sect Master

The Great Desolation Ancient Tablet was the oldest remnant in Great Desolation Commandery, a relic that had existed since ancient times. From such ruins, one could glimpse, more or less, the prosperity of that ancient era.

The sects of that time had been far more powerful than many sects of the present. Back then, the Life and Death Profound Realm could basically not rank among the first tier.

When Mu Chen arrived, many people were already waiting there, while an unending stream of people continued to rush over behind him.

Such was the allure of the Great Desolation Ancient Tablet. It was not merely famous within Great Desolation Commandery; it was renowned throughout the entire Great Yan Dynasty. Thus, whenever its seal weakened once every three years, many experts would come upon hearing the news. Even people from outside the Great Yan Dynasty came drawn by its reputation.

"Hehe... the sky is sealed here. The closer you get to the Great Desolation Ancient Tablet, the harder it becomes to fly. But if you use the Space Ancestral Symbol, Mu Chen, it probably won't be able to stop you," Little Marten said in surprise.

"That's no problem. We're already among the early arrivals, while those people have no idea how many days they've been waiting here. Taking the lead means encountering danger, but it also lets us seize the initiative," Mu Chen said calmly.

The Great Desolation Ancient Tablet opened once every three years. Sects like the Yin Puppet Sect had likely entered it many times before and possessed more detailed intelligence about its interior, so they would certainly arrive ahead of those entering for the first time.

When it opened, he would use the Space Ancestral Symbol to get ahead of them, or stay close to major factions like the Yin Puppet Sect and the Martial Alliance.

"Ancient sect ruins like this are usually not so simple. Even if someone brought out information before, it wouldn't be that useful. After all, the people who enter won't be particularly strong."

Little Marten was not worried. The Great Desolation Ancient Tablet had certainly not only become accessible in recent years. If knowing what was inside meant being able to take away all the treasures, it would not still be drawing so many people now.

Upon reaching the depths of the Great Desolation Ancient Plains, Mu Chen found that quite a few people had already arrived. He was somewhat surprised; he had still underestimated the popularity of the Great Desolation Ancient Tablet. At the very front stood forces whose names were known throughout the Great Yan Dynasty.

For example, the four great clans of the Great Yan Dynasty. If the power of an ancient sect were placed in the present day, the foundations of the four great clans would simply be incomparable.

The Great Desolation Ancient Tablet stood a thousand zhang tall. It was extremely ancient and exuded the weathered desolation of primordial times. That aura alone allowed one to sense the power of the ancient sect behind it. Its reputation was absolutely well deserved.

"This ancient sect was no simple matter," Little Marten said. A glimpse through the tube was enough; from the majestic aura of the Great Desolation Ancient Tablet, one could tell that this sect had not been some third-rate faction even in ancient times.

"How could a sect that possessed the Devouring Ancestral Symbol be simple?" Mu Chen smiled.

Little Marten agreed. Those who could gain the recognition of an Ancestral Symbol and ultimately refine it were all outstanding figures of their era, at the very least experts of the Death Profound Realm.

Yet such an expert had actually fallen. Little Marten was extremely curious what kind of enemy could kill a wielder of an Ancestral Symbol.

!

Mu Chen's expression shifted as he looked toward a group of people. Unlike the other factions, the people of this force radiated a cold, sinister aura. Those around them unconsciously kept their distance.

"It's Teng Sha, the Yin Puppet Sect Master, an expert at the initial stage of the Creation Realm."

Quite a few people recognized Teng Sha and revealed wary expressions. Clearly, they knew the sect master's style—ruthless and vicious, never one for mercy.

Mu Chen looked at the man leading them. He appeared middle-aged, with a slightly pale complexion. His features and eyes alone made it clear that he was someone who killed without batting an eye.

He had brought quite a few people with him. Yet in the original events, after the Yin Puppet Sect took away the Devouring Ancestral Symbol, they had spent three years trying to open the seal set by Old Man Black Pupil without success, only for Lin Dong to ultimately reap the rewards.

"Can Tuntun handle someone at the initial stage of the Creation Realm?" Mu Chen asked.

The people Teng Sha had brought behind him were all experts of the Form Creation Realm and Creation Qi Realm. If Mu Chen went all out, he should be able to deal with someone at the Form Creation Realm or the initial stage of the Creation Qi Realm.

As for Teng Sha, who was at the initial stage of the Creation Realm, Tuntun could handle him. It had eaten so much on ordinary days; it was about time it did some work.

"Roar!"

Tuntun let out a low growl. Although it could not instantly end a battle against an enemy at the initial stage of the Creation Realm, its bloodline meant fighting above its level was no problem.

"I can hold back a few Form Creation Realm experts, but in my demon spirit state, my strength is limited." Little Marten had eaten so many Beast Soul Crystals recently, and after digesting some more demon spirit energy just now, it had recovered somewhat. It could use a portion of the Heavenly Demon Marten's abilities.

Mu Chen nodded. That would do. They might not necessarily run into them; as long as they obtained the Devouring Ancestral Symbol before them, their objective would be achieved.

But if they did run into them, they would see how many people from the Yin Puppet Sect could survive.

Teng Sha suddenly frowned. His brow twitched as a faint chill rose within his heart. This usually only happened when he sensed danger.

It seemed he needed to be more careful. Anything that could make an initial Creation Realm expert like him feel threatened was certainly no ordinary matter.

Before long, the runes on the Great Desolation Ancient Tablet began to fade. Everyone's hearts trembled at the sight. This meant that the Ancient Tablet Space was about to open, and all of them waited in eager anticipation.

As the runes dimmed, a powerful energy fluctuation spread from the ancient tablet. Rather than intimidating those present, it caused the sea of people to surge wildly forward.

Tuntun lay atop Mu Chen's head, unaffected by the jostling. Having a mount really was convenient.

"Tuntun, hold on tight later. Don't get swept off somewhere else," Mu Chen said.

Tuntun nodded and tightened its claws in Mu Chen's hair. Unless every strand of Mu Chen's hair was ripped out by the roots, it would not leave the top of his head.

Buzz!

The final rune vanished. The ancient tablet shook violently, and vast energy seeped out from within it, slowly rotating across its surface and forming an enormous energy vortex hundreds of zhang wide.

Though the vortex rotated slowly, the yuan power of heaven and earth was pulled into it. Nothing could be seen at the end of the vortex, only darkness and coldness, as though it led to some mysterious place.

As this entrance opened, everyone present stared with blazing eyes. With enough luck, they could truly obtain a treasure capable of defying fate within. Even the great clans and sects longed for heaven-defying treasures that could make them even more powerful.

"Charge!"

No one knew who shouted it, but forces from every direction swarmed toward the energy vortex like a plague of locusts.

Those below the peak of the Primal Core Realm did not even have the qualification to enter and were directly repelled by the energy vortex.

Mu Chen rose into the air and plunged headfirst into the energy vortex. The repulsive force could not hinder his steps.