Chapter 596: The Ancient Tomb Broken Open!

Chapter 596: Chapter 596: The Ancient Tomb Broken Open!

"I see!" Chen Xiao nodded.

Semi-Saint, in the Outer Domain of the Kunlun Realm, is indeed considered a powerful existence. Over the past thousand years, those who can reach this realm are few and far between!

In fact, none.

And the Holy Artifacts left within major forces are from an even older era, when there were people in the Outer Domain who could reach the Saint Realm.

Emperor Xi Yue also said, "The barrier of this ancient tomb loosened, letting its aura leak out so we could find it. Otherwise, we wouldn’t have been able to locate it."

Several powerful members of the Great Zhou Imperial Family spoke, "Let’s find the weak points of this barrier here, break it open, then enter to seek opportunities!"

Afterwards, everyone began to search the surrounding area for the weak points of the barrier.

Chen Xiao also pretended to be searching nearby.

Suddenly, a figure silently appeared beside him; it was Jiang Lang.

"You better stay away from Emperor’s Daughter Xiyue, or else you will bear the consequences!" Jiang Lang glared at Chen Xiao, whispering a threat.

Chen Xiao was taken aback, then raised his voice, "What? Brother Jiang, you’re asking me if Emperor’s Daughter Xiyue’s breasts are soft? I really didn’t touch them just now; if you don’t believe me, ask Emperor’s Daughter Xiyue!"

"Besides, even if I did touch them, am I the type to casually comment on others?"

As soon as these words came out, everyone present turned toward Jiang Lang with a strange look.

Especially Emperor’s Daughter Xiyue, whose gaze was icy as if she wanted to kill, and the three strong members of the Ancient Royal Clan also looked at Jiang Lang with displeasure.

Jiang Lang, caught off guard, showed a hint of panic on his face and exclaimed with anger, "You... You’re talking nonsense, I never asked this shameless question!"

"Brother Jiang, if you say you didn’t, then you didn’t." Chen Xiao timidly stepped back two steps, "You have profound cultivation; I, just a martial artist at the late Transcendent Realm, dare not say anything."

While saying this, he cast a pitiful glance at Emperor’s Daughter Xiyue, his aggrieved appearance arousing compassion in her heart.

"Jiang Lang!" she gritted her teeth and glared coldly at Jiang Lang.

"Slander! Slander!" Jiang Lang quickly explained, "Emperor’s Daughter Xiyue, how could I possibly ask such a lewd question? This guy is slandering me!"

Emperor’s Daughter Xiyue with a chilling gaze sneered, "Are you saying he, a martial artist at the late Transcendent Realm, has the courage to slander you, a warrior on the Transcendent List?!"

"Young Master Jiang, please show some respect to our Emperor’s Daughter!" an elder from the Great Zhou Imperial Family coldly warned.

Jiang Lang was at a loss for words.

Damn it... Even if he jumps into the Yellow River, he won’t be able to clear his name!

This guy is so insidious!

Emperor’s Daughter Xiyue approached Chen Xiao and asked with concern, "He didn’t trouble you, did he?"

"No, no!" Chen Xiao quickly shook his head, "Brother Jiang is a peerless Heavenly Pride on the Transcendent List, and I am just a small late Transcendent Realm martial artist. We’re not even in the same league, why would Brother Jiang trouble me?"

"Right, Brother Jiang?"

"Right, right!"

Jiang Lang almost ground his molar teeth to dust, yet he could only smile and put his arm around Chen Xiao’s shoulder, appearing very cordial, "Emperor’s Daughter Xiyue, I’m not someone who bullies the weak."

Emperor’s Daughter Xiyue’s expression slightly softened.

Chen Xiao sighed again, "Brother Jiang, I really didn’t touch anything just now, so you should stop asking. Asking me won’t yield any answers."

For fuck’s sake!

Jiang Lang wished he could kill Chen Xiao at this moment!

He never expected this guy to be such a good actor!

Seeing Emperor’s Daughter Xiyue’s icy gaze, he knew he had been marked as a philandering scoundrel in her mind, leaving no goodwill.

"Mr. Xiao, come over to me." Emperor’s Daughter Xiyue said, "With me protecting you, you needn’t worry about your safety, lest someone seeks revenge on you later."

Chen Xiao quickly went to her side.

Watching their departing backs, Jiang Lang almost ground his molar teeth to dust, "Xiao Chen! If I don’t let you die in this ancient tomb, I won’t bear the surname Jiang!"

When had Jiang Lang ever been played like this?

This guy is courting death!

After Emperor’s Daughter Xiyue and Chen Xiao walked away, she spoke quietly to Chen Xiao, "Jiang Lang thinks highly of himself and likes to bully the weak, don’t get into too many conflicts with him."

"Otherwise, I’m afraid he’ll harm you."

"This Spirit King’s Ancient Tomb is fraught with danger; he could easily ensure your demise with a bit of trickery inside!"

"But you’re here to protect me, aren’t you?" Chen Xiao displayed a gentle smile.

"Rest assured, stay with me, I’ll protect you!" Emperor’s Daughter Xiyue promised solemnly.

Chen Xiao was delighted, "I knew it, Emperor’s daughter Xiyue, you are not only beautiful but also kind-hearted. It seems choosing to explore this Spirit King’s Ancient Tomb with you is an absolutely correct choice."

"Smooth talker!" Emperor’s daughter Xiyue’s fair and charming face blushed, she pouted playfully, "You say other men are liars, but I think you’re the biggest liar."

Chen Xiao laughed heartily, "If saying you are beautiful and kind-hearted is lying, should I say you are ugly and malicious to make you happy?"

"Can’t win against you!" Emperor’s daughter Xiyue pouted and turned her head away.

"See, when I said you are ugly and malicious, you really got angry?" Chen Xiao shrugged.

"Don’t say that!" Emperor’s daughter Xiyue was indeed upset.

Seeing her in this little girl’s demeanor, Chen Xiao couldn’t help but smile.

When his true identity is exposed, what kind of expression will Emperor’s daughter Xiyue have remembering her girl-like demeanor before him?

It will certainly be interesting.

"Alright, I won’t tease you anymore," Chen Xiao said, "Let’s look for the flaws in this barrier."

"Hmm." Emperor’s daughter Xiyue nodded slightly.

She herself didn’t know why her heart was beating so fast.

The last time her state of mind changed so drastically was because of that little thief, but the emotions he gave her were more of anger.

But Xiao Chen was different; he actually made her feel like she was falling in love.

How can this be when she just met him today?

So unreserved?

Could it be that this is what heaven calls a divinely-gifted fate?

As she was in turmoil, suddenly a voice came from not far away, "Emperor’s daughter Xiyue, we found where the barrier is broken!"

Upon hearing this, Emperor’s daughter Xiyue immediately snapped back from her sentimental feelings and quickly headed with Chen Xiao toward the source of the sound.

Everyone had already gathered there.

An elder from the Great Zhou Imperial Family was holding a special compass, examining it carefully before finally confirming, "Yes, it is definitely here."

"The barrier left by the Spirit King is not easy to break. How should we break it next?" Jiang Lang asked.

"Are you stupid?" The elder gave him a look, "Does the Great Zhou Imperial Family lack such foundation? If we came, we are certainly prepared thoroughly!"

With that, he took out a long knife.

The knife was suffused with a faint green glow and emitted a chilly radiance.

As it came out of its sheath, a sharp aura swept open.

"It’s actually a Heavenly Grade Top weapon!"

The eyes of the other cultivators heated up.

Heavenly Grade Top weapons are already rare treasures. Although not as precious as Holy Artifacts, they are enough to become a Sect Treasure in second-tier major forces!

Unexpectedly, the foundation of the Great Zhou Imperial Family is so deep, carrying a Heavenly Grade Top weapon, indeed, these major forces have strength beyond imagination.

"It’s a bit strenuous for me to activate this Heavenly Grade Top Magic Treasure alone, so I ask for everyone’s help," the elder said solemnly, "With one stroke, this barrier can be broken!"

"Alright!"

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Then, the elder set up a simple array, and everyone poured Spiritual Power into the array, which converged onto the elder, then infused into the Heavenly Grade Top knife.

The knife’s entire body glowed intensely with a green light.

Afterward, the elder roared fiercely and swung the knife hard towards the barrier ahead!

"Rumbling——"

After a violent shake of the ground...

The barrier was broken.

The scene before everyone’s eyes suddenly changed.

Indeed, the land ahead became desolate and lifeless, with a faint aura of decay spreading, and at the end, they saw an ancient tomb entrance with several large characters written on it—

Spirit King’s Ancient Tomb.

Under everyone’s fiery gaze, the two stone gates at the entrance of the Spirit King’s Ancient Tomb slowly opened.

"I, in life named Spirit King, was a Semi-Saint level powerhouse, seeking entry into the Saint Realm throughout life but unable to achieve it, so near the end of my life, I forcefully ventured into this Tianyuan Secret Realm seeking a chance at life, ultimately erased by this land’s Law!"

"Inside the ancient tomb are the legacy and lifelong accumulation of Elixirs, Magic Treasures, etc. left behind by me... Whoever passes the test may receive my inheritance and the treasures left behind, those who fail, die!"