Martial Peak - Chapter 860
Due to some copyright issues. I changed some word such god=Β supreme-ruler. /divinΓ©=Β supreme. And some Chinese words etc, all of this to avoid copyright *.*
In the skies above the endless Snow Mountain Range, Yang Kai and Wu Jie fled while Xue Li and the others followed, the distance between them slowly growing closer.
By now, Wu Jie was continuously leaking cold sweat.Β Although Xue Li was still quite far away, just her aura alone was enough to cause him panic.
Suddenly, Yang Kai came to a stop and spread his Divine Sense out, a moment later turning towards a particular direction and shouting, βHere!β
As he shouted, his figure flickered and shot a thousand meters forward.
Wu Jie didnβt dare to delay and hurriedly followed after Yang Kai.
A moment later, a cave that had been completely hidden by snow was dug up by Yang Kai.Β With a smile on his face, Yang Kai dove inside.
Seeing that Yang Kai seemed quite familiar with this place, Wu Jie couldnβt help revealing a thoughtful look, but he didnβt ask much, and instead just silently kept up.
Inside the cave, the air was so cold it felt as if it could freeze oneβs Soul.Β Upon entering this place, Wu Jie had to circulate his True Qi in order to withstand the chill in his surroundings.
While looking around, he followed close behind Yang Kai.
A short time later, Yang Kai came to a stop again and stared forward.
Following his gaze, Wu Jieβs eyes bulged as he took a few steps backwards and exclaimed, βThe Coffin Carrying Man?β
In front of the pair, at the bottom of this cave, a tall figure covered in half-rotting flesh lay with its back against the icy walls, completely still and unmoving.
Wu Jie had never seen the Coffin Carrying Man before, but he recognized him at a glance.
Because there was a large gloomy blood red coffin on his back!
However, what surprised Wu Jie the most was that the Coffin Carrying Man seemed to have perfectly melded into his surroundings, a thin layer of ice even appearing on his skin while not the slightest bit of Death Qi leaked out from his body.
βEn, he is who Zhang Ao and Cao Guan are looking for,β Yang Kai chuckled.
βEnβ¦ it seems like Sir Holy Master really is related to the Coffin Carrying Man,β Wu Jieβs expression fluctuated, faintly feeling like he was witnessing something historic, silently wondering just what hidden secrets lay buried before him, unable to help some excitement from appearing in his heart.
βGood, I indeed have a connection with him!βΒ Yang Kai admitted without hesitation before ignoring Wu Jieβs reactions before walking over and calling out to the Coffin Carrying Man, βSenior, Senior!β
The Coffin Carrying Man offered no response.
Wu Jieβs brow furrowed but he kept his silence.Β Although he could tell that, just as in the legends, the Coffin Carrying Man in front of him was already dead, since Yang Kai was calling out to him, he must have some kind of plan.
After a few more attempts, the Coffin Carrying Man suddenly showed some reactions.
The Death Qi which had been concealing itself within his body suddenly became active and the icy layer which covered his flesh creaked, as if it would soon break apart.
Wu Jie narrowed his eyes, not even daring to blink.
*Kachaβ¦*
Spider web like cracks soon appeared on the ice and the Death Qi contained with it began spilling out, becoming more and more intense with every passing breath.
Suddenly, the icy layer burst apart, transforming into dust and the Coffin Carrying Man, who should have died many eons ago, actually slowly opened his eyes.
Wu Jie was startled by this sight and couldnβt help retreating a few steps.
When the Coffin Carrying Manβs eyes blinked open, an aura far stronger than his own suddenly pulsed.
A Second Order Saintβs aura!
That is to say, this Coffin Carrying Man was actually a Second Order Saint Realm powerhouse.
(Silavin: I thought he was Third Order. Maybe it dropped after being dead for thousands of years?)
Or rather, he had at least been one when he was alive.
His pair of terrifying eyes though were completely blank, likeΒ dead fishes, only adding to his fearful appearance.
βSenior, I must enter!βΒ Yang Kai stared at the Coffin Carrying Man, not even sure he could understand his words or not, but given the circumstances, all he could do was try his luck!
Fortunately, the Coffin Carrying Man seemed to somehow understand, his blank eyes brightening for the briefest of moments, clearly conveying a sense of joy and excitement, the next moment, his giant body standing up.
The rich Death Qi and the putrid toxins leaking from his body quickly filling the entire ice cavern, causing it to melt and distort.
Even someone as strong as Wu Jie felt somewhat dizzy after being exposed to these toxins, quickly holding his breath in response.
A touch of red light suddenly bloomed from the blood red coffin behind the Coffin Carrying Man, in the next moment its lid slowly opening.
Yang Kai grinned, βMany thanks, Senior.β
As he spoke, he didnβt hesitate to grab the nervous Wu Jie and leap into the open coffin.
At the same time, Xue Li, who was still rushing over, couldnβt help exclaiming, βDemonic Qi?Β The aura of Great Demon supreme-ruler?β
Sensing these, Xue Li pushed her speed even higher, seemingly unable to wait to find the source of these auras.
β¦
Demon supreme-ruler Citadel.
Li Rong, the leader of the Ancient Demon Clan, stood quietly on the highest deck of the castle, staring out at the chaotic sky, her pretty face wearing a wistful expression, as if he was waiting for something.
Light footsteps resounded behind her but Li Rong didnβt have to look back to know it was Han Fei.
Sure enough, a moment later, Han Fei, in a plain light coloured dress appeared and stood beside her, turning her eyes towards the sky.
Two beautiful and graceful women, one as cold as ice the other as pure as jade, the breeze gently blowing through their long hair and dresses, surely this was the most enchanting scene in the entire Mysterious Small World.
Many Ancient Demon Clan disciples who happened to be passing by down below and inadvertently saw this picturesque scene couldnβt help sighing in appreciation.
However, when they remember the tyrannical methods and strength Li Rong and Han Fei possessed, they all quickly averted their eyes and scurried away, not daring to take a second look.
βHaaβ¦β Han Fei suddenly sighed, softly whispering, βSenior Li, do you know how long it has been?β
Li Rong shook her head, βThere is no sun, moon or stars here, so I canβt grasp the passage of time, but it should have been at least five or six years.β
βPerhaps even longer!βΒ Han Fei nodded lightly.
βWhen will we be able to see the outside world?βΒ Li Rong sighed faintly.
βThat depends on the growth of that little guy.β
βEn, everything will be up to how fast he can mature.Β When he left here, he was only an Immortal Ascension Boundary Seventh or Eighth Stage cultivator and his Alchemy level seemed to be around the peak of the Spirit Grade, wanting him to become capable of refining a Saint Grade Mid-Rank pill should take him a decade or so.β
βIs Senior Li so optimistic about him?Β With his aptitude in Alchemy, it indeed shouldnβt take him very long to reach an appropriate level of skill, but in order to refine a Saint Pill he will need a corresponding cultivation.Β Heβll need to raise both his Alchemy proficiency and cultivation greatly. Is it really possible to do so in less than ten years?β Han Fei brushed her windswept hair back behind her ear as she turned to look inquisitively towards Li Rong.
βIf ten years isnβt enough then weβll wait twenty years.Β If that still isnβt enough then weβll wait thirty years. No matter how long it takes, one day I believe our clan will be able to leave here,β Li Rong smiled slightly, a look of yearning appearing on her pretty face.
The Ancient Demon Clan had been sealed in this small place for too long.Β For so many generations, so many millennia they had waiting without ever seeing any hope of leaving, but now, a light had finally appeared in the endless darkness, and the one who brought them this light was none other than the new possessor of the Demon Eye of Annihilation.
Both Li Rong and Han Fei believed that this was all the arrangement of Great Demon supreme-ruler and that Yang Kai was the one destined to free them from this Mysterious Small World.
βWe can wait, but outside he has no one to depend on, no one to protect him as he grows. Whether or not he encounters any kind of accident is uncertain,β Han Fei couldnβt help voicing her concerns.
Li Rongβs heart tightened at these words, not daring to think too deeply about them.
This was the very issue she was most worried about.
With Yang Kaiβs aptitude, as long as there were no accidents, it was all but guaranteed he would grow to a point where he could fulfill his promise to them, but the outside world was by no means free from danger and accidents were also a normal part of life.
The Ancient Demon Clan was sealed inside this Mysterious Small World though, so even though she wanted to help him, there was simply nothing she could do!
βEven if he hasnβt yet grown to such a point, if he could find some time to come and see us, just to let us know he is safe, it would certainly be good,β Li Rong muttered in complaint.
If Yang Kai wanted to enter this place, he could do so very easily, all he needed to do was find Coffin Slave Senior and ask to enter; then, in order to leave, all heβd need to do would be to ask Li Rong to let him out.
It was because of this that Li Rong didnβt understand why they hadnβt received any word from Yang Kai even after so long.
Han Fei suddenly wore an awkward look as she whispered, βHua Mo saidβ¦ he probably wonβt be back.β
βWhat do you think?βΒ Li Rong turned to look at her.
βI think he will come back!β Han Fei replied without any hesitation, βWhen he set out, he quietly left us with so many Crystal Stones.Β He also isnβt a cold-hearted person, if he never planned on coming back, he would certainly have not left so much wealth behind for us. Iβm sure he thought it would help us strengthen ourselves so that when he did return we would be able to provide him with even greater support.β
Li Rong smiled lightly and nodded, βI think so too.Β Hua Moβ¦ he didnβt interacted with him much so it is only reasonable for him to have some suspicions.β
Han Fei nodded in agreement, suddenly saying excitedly, βBut thanks to the Crystal Stones and Pills he left behind, our clansmen have really experienced an explosion in growth these past few years. Two have even broken through to the Saint Realm. Β Even Hua Mo and myself have made some small breakthroughs.β
βEn, we really should thank him for this,β Li Rong also looked happy.
Before Yang Kai exited this Mysterious Small World, he secretly left behind a large amount of Crystal Stones and finished pills, resources that were urgently needed by the Ancient Demon Clan.
They had been sealed here for countless years so their reserves of Crystal Stones had long been used up and they were unable to refine pills on their own, so the best they could do was directly ingest raw spirit herbs, but now that there were pills they could use, the effects were noticeably better.
βThe two newly promoted Commanders, have they managed to consolidate their cultivations yet?βΒ Li Rong asked with concern.
βEn, their cultivations are now stable. Hua Mo has been lecturing them on the mysteries of the Saint Realm to speed up their development.β
βThatβs goodβ¦β
βWe should go back inside, the wind is quite cold today.β
βEn,β Li Rong glanced back at the sky one last time before walking back inside together with Han Fei.
Just then, however, a bang resounded through the air and the two beautiful women couldnβt help freezing up, turning around in the next instant to stare at the source of the sound, their eyes flashing with shock as their pretty faces overflowed with surprise.
High up in the sky, a bright red light appeared, followed by what seemed like a great bolt of lightning descending from that light and falling a dozen or so kilometers away from Demon supreme-ruler Citadel.
Faintly, Li Rong and Han Fei even saw a vague figure inside that bolt of red light, one that was all too familiar to them.