Chapter 1062: The Emperor’s Tomb Opens!
Chapter 1062: The Emperor’s Tomb Opens!
The bell from the East Demon Feather Dao Platform rang in the early morning of this day. The sound was mighty, like a storm sweeping across the entire East Demon Feather Dao Platform.
At this moment, within the East Demon Feather Dao Platform, whether it was a family, a loose cultivator, or the Mountain Master, all cultivators involuntarily raised their head and looked at the East Demon Feather Dao Platform.
They knew... that the day of the seclusion of the Dark Flame Emperor had arrived.
And the Dark Flame Emperor, for the Demon Feather Holy Land, was a glorious and terrifying name.
He was not orthodox.
He had mysteriously disappeared in his early years, and when he returned many years later, he was already a Great Emperor.
At his peak, although he was in charge of the East Demon Feather Dao Platform, he had already unified the East and West Demon Feather Dao Platform with his terrifying strength.
Even the other Profound level Holy Lands had to bow their heads to him.
It was because the Dark Flame Emperor had already reached the peak of the Great Emperor level, and was only half a step away from the Summer Immortal.
Even the Demon Feather Emperor of this generation had to bow his head to him. Although he had inherited the name of Demon Feather, he could only be a puppet.
That period of time was the most dazzling time of the Demon Feather Holy Land, and was known as the number one Profound level Holy Land.
Logically speaking, a Great Emperor of such a level would not easily fall, and even if he wanted to extend his lifespan, it would not be difficult.
But the bizarre thing was that the peak period of the Dark Flame Emperor was extremely short. After failing to break through to the Summer Immortal, it was only a few thousand years, as if he had finished his life.
No one knew the reason.
Most people guessed that perhaps it was related to the way he obtained the Great Emperor level of cultivation.
As a result, there was the seclusion of the Dark Flame Emperor a thousand years ago.
Now that a thousand years had passed, his life and death was unknown.
And the Demon Feather Holy Land, because of his seclusion, had gradually changed.
The Demon Feather Emperor of this generation, who had been a puppet, had the opportunity to rise.
Until today, for the cultivators of the Demon Feather Holy Land, perhaps everything had an ending.
So there were countless people paying attention to it.
Even the war against the Human Race was no longer important.
The Demon Feather Army, in the following time, would focus on defense. At the same time, the Demon Feather Holy Land also activated the Holy Land formation to prevent accidents.
All the focus was on the East Demon Feather Dao Platform.
Because that was the place of the Dark Flame Emperor's seclusion.
At that moment, as the bell tolled, numerous figures were teleported away. A long beam of light could be seen on the horizon, whistling as it approached.
At the same time, the sound of the bell reached the Immortal Arts Hall.
Even if it was a secret room that was isolated from the outside world, the sound of the bell could still penetrate and fall into the minds of Xu Qing and Er Niu.
Xu Qing opened his eyes and ended his attempt at the Five Hounds Ancient Immortals.
Er Niu heaved a sigh of relief.
"You're finally awake. I was thinking that if you still didn't wake up, I would have to carry you out of the house."
In the past few days, Xu Qing's attempts at the Five Dog Ancient Immortal had caused his antibody to have a deeper memory of this Immortal spell. During this period of time, there were a few dangers, but fortunately, Er Niu was there to protect him, so he was able to pass them smoothly.
"Unfortunately, I don't have enough time."
Xu Qing felt some regret in his heart. If he had another half a month, he was confident that he could completely simulate the immortal art. But now, he could only do half of it.
However, he also knew that compared to the Immortal Arts, the Dark Flame Emperor's place of seclusion was his and his captain's main goal.
"I hope I can find an opportunity there that will allow me to break through my cultivation base!"
Xu Qing took a deep breath, stood up, and looked at Erniu.
"Eldest Senior Brother, shall we set off?"
Erniu's eyes were filled with anticipation. He licked his lips, rubbed his hands, and chuckled.
"Before we leave, I'll give you a treasure."
As he spoke, Erniu raised his hand and took out an egg filled with cracks from his storage bag and handed it to Xu Qing.
As soon as the egg appeared, a mysterious aura flowed inside, causing the surrounding space to distort. It was clearly extraordinary.
Xu Qing's eyes narrowed. He recognized it at a glance.
"Why is it with you?"
This was the egg of the golden rat. After the two of them obtained it that day, they felt that Wu Jianwu was very good at hatching it, so they gave it to him.
When he and Jade Glazed Dust went to the outer sea, they met the terrifying old man who claimed to be from the Fifth Star Ring. They saw with their own eyes that the other party also had one, and it seemed to be extremely precious.
At that time, he and Erniu realized the value of the golden rat.
"When we returned to the Imperial City, you kept an eye on Feng Lintao every day. As for me, I went to look for Wu Jianwu."
Erniu said proudly.
"This golden rat is so precious. I was worried that once Wu Jianwu hatched it, the first thing he saw would be that kid and it would become his pet.
"So, I took it back from him and prepared to hatch it myself.
"After my hard work during this period, it's about to hatch."
Erniu said proudly.
"This time, we don't know how long it will take for us to enter Dark Flame Emperor's place of seclusion. You can keep your egg. I think it will hatch in a few days.
"Although I don't know the specific abilities of the golden rat, it's definitely something good."
Hearing this, Xu Qing carefully put away the egg in his hand.
Then, the two of them looked at each other. They could see the determination and anticipation in each other's eyes.
"Little Ah Qing, this time, I have another goal in Dark Flame Emperor's place of seclusion. It has something to do with my previous life …
"But I'm not very sure yet. Once I'm sure, you have to help me.
Er Niu spoke solemnly.
Xu Qing nodded without asking for the details.
Er Niu grinned and patted Xu Qing's shoulder. They took a step forward at the same time and instantly disappeared from the secret chamber.
When he appeared, Er Niu was already outside the Immortal Arts Hall.
As for Xu Qing, he hovered in midair some distance away from the Immortal Arts Hall. After looking back at the Immortal Arts Hall, his body flickered as he shot toward the Eastern Demon Feather Dao Platform.
Er Niu, who had transformed into Yue Dong outside the Immortal Arts Hall, spoke calmly.
"Hall of Immortal Arts, heed my orders. Follow me to the Great Emperor's Platform."
As soon as Er Niu spoke, a large number of immortal masters rose into the sky and displayed their support.
As for the Yun Family's Young Master, he was not here. He had been summoned by his Patriarch three days ago and had no choice but to return.
Just like that, the group quickly sped through the sky.
At this moment, the Dark Flame Emperor's Dao Platform was surrounded by Dong Moyu's cultivators, sealing off all paths of entry and exit.
Only certain people could go there.
There were already three people sitting cross-legged in the air, silently waiting.
If Xu Qing were here at this moment, he would be able to recognize the two of them.
One of them was the son of the fifth Imperial Lord, Lin Kun.
The other was actually the Young Master of the Yun Family.
These two were obviously chosen to follow the tenth Sovereign in the internal discussion of Eastern Demon Feather.
As for the third person, he had the appearance of a young man. His appearance was ordinary, but his cultivation base was already at the Soul Accumulation stage.
This person was from the Ninth Sovereign Mountain.
They were the first group of people to arrive at this place, and when the third bell chime reverberated in the air after the time it took for an incense stick to burn … a crack appeared in the sky.
Lu Lingzi, who was in the form of the Great Empress, walked out of the crack and arrived at this place with a single step.
Lin Kun and the other two hurriedly stood up and paid their respects.
The empress nodded her head slightly. She sat cross-legged in mid-air and closed her eyes without saying a word.
After the fourth chime, the Empress slowly opened her eyes. Across from her, five figures walked out from the void.
The person in the lead wore imperial robes and an imperial crown. As soon as he appeared, wild colors flashed in Heaven and Earth, and a huge wind kicked up. Whether it was Lin Kun and the others, the surrounding cultivators, or even the Imperial Lords who were secretly observing the situation ….
All of them were shocked and lowered their heads.
"Greetings, Great Emperor."
The person who came was this generation's Great Emperor Demon Feather.
There were five people following behind him.
Three men and two women.
A red-faced middle-aged man, a hunchbacked old man, a jade-faced young man, and two women in palace attire and green robes respectively.
They were naturally from Western Demon Feather's side.
"Is everyone here?"
Emperor Demon Feather, who had descended, said faintly.
In the face of his oppressive might, everyone instinctively shuddered in fear. Only the Empress's expression remained the same, and she spoke in a calm voice.
"There are two more."
Hearing this, Great Emperor Demon Feather cast a meaningful glance at the Empress, smiling slightly.
"They're here too."
As soon as these words were spoken, a celestial voice reverberated in the sky. A group of immortal masters carried a huge palanquin and appeared in the sky.
Inside the palanquin sat a woman.
His expression was originally arrogant, but in the next moment …
"Come here."
The Great Empress spoke.
The woman's body trembled as she flew toward the empress.
He approached in an instant and stood obediently to the side.
At the same time, Xu Qing, wreathed in a cloud of blood, shot through the air to stand next to the empress.
At this moment, each side had six people.
The Empress and Great Emperor Demon Feather were in the lead, and behind them were five people.
"The Dark Flame Emperor is the supreme of my Demon Feather Holy Land."
Sweeping his gaze across Xu Qing and Erniu, Great Emperor Demon Feather slowly spoke.
"I originally did not agree with opening his place of seclusion."
"But Lu Lingzi is his disciple, and the other disciples of the Dark Flame Emperor also agree with this matter, so I can't refuse."
"But I have a request that you all must comply with!
Your entry this time is mainly for exploration, and must not disturb the Great Emperor's cultivation. "
"If the Great Emperor is unfortunate enough to have fallen … then you and others will pay three obeisances on my behalf of this honourable man, and do not disturb him any further."
Towards the end, Great Emperor Demon Feather's voice became fierce.
Everyone cupped their fists to show that they complied.
Seeing everyone like this, Great Emperor Demon Feather's expression eased a little. He turned and stared at the huge Dao platform, his eyes revealing a touch of reminiscence. After a long while, he sighed softly.
"The Dark Flame Emperor's place of seclusion looks like a Dao platform, but it is in fact a mysterious Outer World, that the Great Emperor obtained from the starry sky."
"If he has really fallen, the Outer World will be sealed, and his life's memories will turn into worlds and fill it."
"It may contain the Great Emperor's inheritance."
"And before the Great Emperor returned, his cultivation and experience in the starry sky were mysterious, and no one knew about it. Therefore, no one knows about his memories."
"Out of respect for the Great Emperor, I hope that if you see it, you will not spread it."
With that, Great Emperor Demon Feather shook his head, took a step forward, and arrived at the top of the Dao platform. After sitting down cross-legged, he waved his hand, and immediately the entire Dao platform rumbled, from its original dim state, it instantly shone.
"Do as you wish, I will be here to protect you all during this period."
At this moment, the Dao platform shone brightly, and the voice of Great Emperor Demon Feather reverberated, shaking heaven and earth.
East Demon Feather and all the Sovereigns opened their eyes and stared at this place.
West Demon Feather's side was the same.
All the rogue cultivators and families were the same.
It could be said that everyone was watching.
Under the convergence of countless gazes and divine sense, the Great Empress walked towards the Dao platform. There was no grand opening, nor any complicated ceremony. She just flashed her third eye.
Then, drops of blood seeped out from her body.
That was the blood of the Lan family and the Great Emperor of the same origin.
It exuded a mystery, containing rules and laws.
The blood gathered in front of the Great Empress and fell on the Dao platform. Under the gaze of her third eye, it slowly formed a blood-colored vortex, rumbling as it rotated, and seemed to have opened up a path.
Then, without any hesitation, the Great Empress took a step forward and disappeared.
Xu Qing and Erniu also did not hesitate, and quickly rushed in.
Then, the young master of the Yun family, Lin Kun, the young man from the Ninth Sovereign Mountain, and West Demon Feather's group all stepped in. The blood that formed the vortex turned into mist and dissipated.
The vortex also disappeared.
"A great show with everyone having their own ulterior motives..."
At the top of the Dao platform, Great Emperor Demon Feather opened his eyes and looked down, murmuring in his heart.
...
In the place where Great Emperor Dark Flame was cultivating in seclusion, Xu Qing did not know how the others were doing, but at this moment, he frowned.
The moment he walked into the vortex, he only saw a blur in front of his eyes. When everything became clear, he heard music, smelled rouge, and saw singing and dancing...
The place he was in was a huge and luxurious palace, richly decorated with carved railings and jade. There were at least a thousand women inside, dressed in gauze dresses that were incomparably thin, and most of them were translucent.
Their skin was faintly discernible, revealing a feeling that tugged at one's heartstrings.
In this palace, there were either singing and dancing, or intimacy, making the entire palace look extremely extravagant, and so was the sound.
Moreover, these women were from different races, and their figures were different, but they were all extremely beautiful. Looking at any one of them alone, they were quite stunning.
Now, each and every one of them was looking at him cautiously and longingly, and the fire in their eyes seemed to be able to burn everything.
Xu Qing's heart was pounding.
Looking at the outside of the palace, this was an unknown continent, and within the range of Xu Qing's Divine Sense... he did not see a second man other than himself.
It was as if this was a country of women.
As for himself, he was not in his original appearance, but in the form of a young man, sitting on the throne at the head of the palace, like the emperor of this place.
In front of him were bejeweled nectar, immortal fruits, and spiritual meat.
"This is a world formed by a fragment of the Dark Flame Emperor's memory?"
Xu Qing murmured.
The same murmur came from Er Niu's mouth on a barren ancient planet.
Er Niu was a little stunned.
He looked around.
This was a barren and barren planet. The sky was gray, the ground was black, and there was no vegetation.
As far as his eyes could see, there was only rotten flesh and bones everywhere, and he even saw countless excrement and many huge maggots. Some of them were crawling around, and some of them were crawling toward him.
The stench filled all directions, and it was nauseating.
It was like purgatory on earth.
As for himself, he was a half-rotten corpse. At this moment, his eyes were wide open, and he was looking around in a daze.
"This is... a world formed by a fragment of the Dark Flame Emperor's memory?
Why does his memory look like this... "
"Are the others here as well?"
Er Niu was shocked, and then he instinctively looked at the maggots crawling toward him, trying to see if Little Ah Qing was among them.