"Brother Wang Teng's death grieved me as well."
Eastern Saint wore a sorrowful expression, having completely forgotten that he was the true "culprit."
The immortal crane was left speechless, forcibly restraining the urge to hit someone.
After a long while, it took out a piece of Dragon Pattern Ancient Wood about half a foot long. "When Wang Teng was young, he once traveled far into the Eastern Wasteland in search of opportunities and obtained this piece of ancient wood. It contains the inheritance of the Future Word Secret."
"I cannot bear to see the Dao Sect's supreme secret lost to history, so today, I will pass it on to you."
What the old crane meant was: no matter what your purpose in visiting the Chaotic Ancient Gobi might be, take the Nine Secrets and leave quickly. Do not continue causing trouble.
"I have already obtained the Future Word Secret."
Ye Fan shook his head and spoke softly.
The two from Celestial Pivot had come seeking the Chaotic Ancient Imperial Mausoleum. How could they neglect the greater goal for such a minor gain?
The immortal crane fell silent. Perhaps it should have expected this.
Even before the supreme Nine Secrets, they remained unmoved. They must have been plotting for something even greater.
"Great Emperor Luangu's Mausoleum is beneath the Divine Lake, isn't it?"
The imposing man in azure robes clasped his hands behind his back and strode to the lakeside, lowering his head to gaze into the water.
"If you have come for the Great Emperor's inheritance, I fear you will be disappointed. The underground palace's tomb gate has already closed and will not open again for another thousand years."
"Unless the Great Emperor himself arrives, no one can open it."
The immortal crane sighed, its words filled with ancient vicissitudes.