Staring blankly at the city below, Xiao Yan ran rapidly through the streets, his mind in turmoil.
After Murong Xuan's brief explanation, he finally understood why the latter had attacked him.
A few years ago, ever since Murong Qianqian was taken back to the clan by her fourth uncle, Murong Hao, the girl had been depressed all day long, as if she had something on her mind. She was not as lively as usual. In the past, her father and brother would have been pleased with such a quiet girl. After all, Murong Qianqian was a restless person. Even in the clan, everyone except her father and brother would be wary of her.
However, after returning to her clan, Murong Qianqian suddenly seemed like a different person, which made her father and brother worry.
This situation lasted for several months. In the end, Murong Qianqian, who didn't like cultivation, inexplicably buried herself in the family's specially provided cultivation room, where she stayed for several years. Not long ago, Murong Qianqian finally emerged from her long seclusion, but before her brother and father could even relax, she vanished without a trace...
This time, even the clan elders couldn't find any trace of the latter's disappearance...
Only then did his fourth uncle, Murong Hao, tell the father and son about Xiao Yan.
The two were shocked and immediately sent people out to search for Murong Qianqian. Murong Xuan's team had come specifically to find Murong Qianqian. Even this trip to the ancient tomb, besides looking for Xiao Yan, was also primarily for finding Murong Qianqian. However, when they arrived here, they discovered that the girl did not seem to be here.
And so, Xiao Yan became their target.
Unfortunately, they seriously underestimated Xiao Yan's strength, which is why they were so easily defeated by Xiao Yan due to their carelessness. If neither side had intended to kill, Murong Xuan and his group would probably be a pile of corpses by now.
After learning this information, Xiao Yan left the main hall with a heavy heart.
He decided to find Murong Qianqian after this trip to the ancient tomb. However, before that, he still needed to find the Soul Origin power of Venerable Heavenly Severing and the other scroll of the Origin Return Mantra.
Soon, Xiao Yan arrived at the five-way intersection again. Without any hesitation, Xiao Yan rushed into the central street. Whether he could find those two items depended on this opportunity.
Meanwhile, in another hall, many figures stood scattered about, their wary eyes scanning each other, none daring to make a rash move.
In the center of the crowd, a huge ball of energy was slowly floating, and everyone who looked at it had an intense look of greed in their eyes.
"It seems there's nothing else in this hall. This Dou Qi inheritance must be the precious treasure left behind by Venerable Heavenly Severing!"
"Hehe, the Dou Qi inheritance of a Origin Transformation Realm expert—if I could devour and refine it, wouldn't that create a super powerhouse out of thin air!"
"Hmph, how ignorant! What Origin Transformation Realm? At the peak of Venerable Heavenly Severing's cultivation, he was actually a true Origin Return Realm expert. It was only shortly after he stepped into the Origin Return Realm that he chose to retire and then completely disappeared from the continent. You bunch of unambitious people actually think he was at the Origin Transformation Realm? How foolish!"
Although Chen Zhen's words were filled with disdain, when they reached the ears of the surrounding crowd, they did not cause any ripples; instead, they stirred up a wave of shock among the crowd.
" Origin Return Realm!"
"Back then, Venerable Heavenly Severing had actually become a powerful expert in the Origin Return Realm!"
Shocked voices quickly spread throughout the hall. Chen Zhen's words made the already burning gazes of these people even more ardent, and the fire of greed in their hearts intensified. When they looked at the Dou Qi inheritance in the arena, their eyes were filled with boundless longing.
If one could obtain and successfully devour the Dou Qi inheritance of a Origin Return Realm expert, wouldn't that mean that, with the help of this battle Dou Qi inheritance, the Western Region would have a high chance of gaining another Origin Transformation Realm expert in the near future?
And they will become one of the candidates!
"Whoosh..."
Driven by greed, someone inevitably made the first move. Sure enough, not long after, an old man in a yellow robe suddenly rushed out from somewhere in the crowd and ran towards the Dou Qi qi inheritance with lightning speed.
However, the nail that sticks out gets hammered down. The old man's appearance instantly made him the target of everyone present. In the blink of an eye, the dignified Seven-Star Dou Di was killed by the combined attack of everyone present.
At that moment, the battle inside the main hall also began.
"Boom boom boom..."
Intense explosions echoed continuously within the hall. Figures flew through the air, and powerful individuals were frequently blasted away from the crowd. Some were even attacked by multiple people simultaneously, instantly reduced to a bloody mist. Crimson blood quickly covered the floor of the hall...
In the end, besides a few powerful forces and members of the three major sects, only a few strong rogue cultivators remained in the main hall, unwilling to stay any longer.
Among them, the sects that retained the strongest strength were naturally the Spirit Refining Sect and the Battle Martial Sect. As for Ye Luotian's side, the people following him had been scattered during the battle, and the robes covering them had long since fallen to the ground. It seemed that they had most likely died in the battle just now.
"Hmph, so what? Are you still planning to compete with us?"
At this moment, Chen Zhen and Wu Jitian stood side by side. Instead of fighting each other because there was only one ball of Dou Qi inheritance here, the two cooperated very well to keep the others out.
Although this ball of Dou Qi inheritance appeared extremely powerful, their abilities allowed them to discern that the power within Dou Qi wasn't as formidable as they had imagined. Just as they themselves had said before, while Venerable Heavenly Severing, as a Origin Return Realm expert, possessed cultivation arguably the strongest in the history of the Western Region, the power contained within this ball of Dou Qi inheritance was far from what they had hoped for. Recalling the five forks in the road earlier, the two sect leaders immediately understood that there was very likely more than one ball of Dou Qi inheritance.
In order to maximize their respective interests, cooperation has become an excellent option for them at present.
Upon hearing Chen Zhen's words, the remaining forces' greed diminished considerably. Individually, they might be able to barely match the two before them, but if they joined forces, they would have no chance whatsoever.
As for Chen Zhen and Wu Jitian joining forces, none of the forces present could do that.
There was a significant difference in strength between them, and they didn't trust each other to begin with. The outcome of joining forces was predictable, so rather than wasting their efforts, these forces ultimately chose to retreat.
Seeing the various forces in the arena gradually retreating, Chen Zhen and Wu Jitian exchanged a glance, a satisfied smile appearing on their lips. Then, they turned their gazes to the Dou Qi inheritance behind them.
"Hmph, Sect Master Wu, once we spar, I believe there won't be many forces in this ancient tomb that can rival us!"
Chen Zhen smiled with golden light in his eyes, his words filled with arrogance. As Nine-Star Dou Di and a Fourth-Tier Formation Master, his power was enough to place him among the top among experts of the same level. Wu Jitian was even more skilled in physical strength. The two of them working together, one for offense and one for defense, were undoubtedly the best combination.
" Chen Zhen, I advise you not to be too careless. Qin Yun in this team has an incredibly powerful background. Even you and I shouldn't easily become his enemy!"
Upon hearing Chen Zhen's words, Wu Jitian shook his head solemnly. Although he appeared physically strong, he was definitely not a simple-minded person. Anyone who dared to underestimate him would likely pay a heavy price.
"Hmph, so what if his father is only at the Origin Transformation Realm? As long as we obtain these Dou Qi inheritances, we can also advance to the Origin Transformation Realm. At that time, the Western Region will no longer be a place where Qinhuang Lost Valley can dominate with his hand!"
Chen Zhen gave a chilling laugh, a laugh that looked particularly ferocious, even Wu Jitian in front of him couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart.
"Besides, we have no way of dealing with the most troublesome guy!"
The Wu Jitian was referring to was naturally Xiao Yan.
With the Lightning Punishment Oath as a check, they are not allowed to attack Xiao Yan within this ancient tomb, otherwise they will be punished by the Lightning Punishment Oath!
That kind of power would terrify even them...
As long as they remain inside this ancient tomb, it feels as if there's a thorn constantly watching their every move from above, making them extremely uncomfortable.
"Hmph, once we leave this place, we'll make him pay a bloody price!"
Chen Zhen cursed coldly, but in the next moment, a ghostly figure suddenly appeared behind the two of them.
"Leave? In my opinion, this place is quite suitable as your burial ground, so stay!"
As the figure appeared, a hoarse voice, as cold as the waters of the underworld, suddenly rang in their ears. Almost simultaneously, the disciples of the sects around them suddenly let out miserable screams, followed by the sound of them falling to the ground.
In the blink of an eye, the entire team of nearly twenty people from both sects was wiped out!
The next moment, as Chen Zhen and Wu Jitian hurriedly regained their senses and retreated, they were utterly astonished to see that the figure that had appeared behind them was actually...
" Ye Luotian!"