Chapter 16 Entering the Tomb (Part 2)
"So that's how it is." As Lu Qingshan explained, Beiming True Venerable, who had not reacted at first, suddenly realized and instantly understood the decisive and ruthless nature of Li Venerable.
The purpose of Li Venerable using the Heavenly Demon Infant Shattering Technique was not only to exchange it for a brief period of powerful strength, allowing him to quickly break the restrictions of the Demon Spirit Tomb, but more importantly, after shattering his Nascent Soul, he was no longer a Nascent Soul Cultivator and could enter the Demon Spirit Tomb unimpeded.
"Underworld Cultivators..." Beiming True Venerable rubbed his temples, "are indeed troublesome."
In a situation where victory was in his grasp, a momentary oversight allowed Li Venerable to find a chance to survive.
"True Venerable, I will immediately enter the tomb to pursue and kill Li Venerable!" Dantai Qingrun said coldly, her expression icy.
"Dantai Tower Master, with your limited power, going into the tomb alone is too dangerous," reminded Xian Huaibi. "You should know, currently within the tomb, aside from Li Venerable who just escaped into it, there are also Underworld Cultivators who have long been exploring it.
Whether it's understanding of the tomb's layout or manpower and combat power, the Underworld has a significant advantage. If Dantai Tower Master rashly enters the tomb, it will not only be difficult to stop Li Venerable, but she might even lose her own life."
"What you say makes perfect sense," Beiming True Venerable agreed.
In this regard, what Xian Huaibi said was indeed reasonable.
Dantai Qingrun frowned slightly, pointing toward the brightly shining entrance of the tomb, "The problem is, the commotion of the Demon Spirit Tomb is so great, it will inevitably attract countless Cultivators. Even if we were to guard the tower, we cannot afford to monopolize this Demon Spirit Tomb under the condemnation of all under heaven.
If we delay further, when more people and more eyes are involved, it will become even more impossible to clear out the Lingxu's Underworld."
"Moreover," Lingxu Tower Master Sha Shuyan, with a gleam in his eyes, added, "Though we don't know what schemes Lingxu's Underworld has for the Demon Spirit Tomb, the Void Demon even bestowed a Space Transferring Artifact for this purpose.
Clearly, there must be something within the Demon Spirit Tomb that the Underworld greatly values. If we allow the Underworld to proceed unchecked, wouldn't that exactly fulfill their wishes?"
"Therefore, I must enter this Demon Spirit Tomb," Dantai Qingrun declared resolutely. "Just right, I also want to see who is stronger or weaker, myself or the post-Infant Shattering master of Lingxu's Underworld!"
She was brimming with a desire to fight.
Beiming True Venerable pondered for a moment and finally cautioned Dantai Qingrun, "Act as you see fit."
Pausing, Beiming True Venerable added, "For our side, you are more valuable than Li Venerable."
"Subordinate understands." Dantai Qingrun responded calmly to Beiming True Venerable's praise.
"I will go in with you." At that moment, Xian Huaibi gritted his teeth and volunteered, "There might be various traps and restrictions inside the Demon Spirit Tomb. I am a Body Cultivator, at the very least I can scout ahead for you."
To make amends and rectify faults, how can one not take risks?
And as a Golden Core Stage Vice Tower Master just like Dantai Qingrun, who was about to enter the tomb without hesitation, how could he maintain his dignity in front of others by just watching from the side?
Xian Huaibi clearly understood the stakes.
"Good, Tower Master Xian and I will enter the tomb together, two people together can look out for each other," Dantai Qingrun said, meaningfully glancing at Xian Huaibi, yet also voluntarily inviting him.
Although she was a person of cold temperament, she was not one to be inflexible.
Turning her head, Dantai Qingrun then said to Lu Qingshan, "You and the young lady Qin, come with me into the tomb."
Lu Qingshan showed no surprise and nodded in agreement.
The act of Dantai Qingrun calling on Foundation Establishment Cultivators to enter the tomb together slightly surprised Beiming True Venerable, but he did not voice any questions in the end.
To doubt those you employ is not to employ them; to employ those you doubt is not to doubt them.
Dantai Qingrun would not be unaware of the risks of this trip, but specifically calling on these two Foundation Establishment Cultivators must have her motives behind it.
Dantai Qingrun also pointed to a black demon rat bound by Beiming True Venerable's lightning snake, "True Venerable, please spare this demon rat's life."
"I understand," Beiming True Venerable nodded, agreeing to the proposal.
The four of them traveled together, flying toward the fully open entrance of the Demon Spirit Tomb.
This time, as they approached, not a single one of them encountered any obstruction or attack.
Before the entrance, Dantai Qingrun didn't hesitate at all. She stepped directly into the entrance where the dawn light shimmered, and the light, like rippling water, easily engulfed her.
Lu Qingshan and Qin Yitian followed closely behind, stepping in as well, their figures obscured by the shimmering light.
Xian Huaibi hesitated for a moment, but eventually, his figure also vanished into the light.
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This was a hall refined from black jade, hidden deep under the ground. The gloomy jade glowed brilliantly, supported by four sturdy pillars.
Ancient demon patterns were carved at the bases of these pillars, each distinct from the others.
The base of the pillar on the east depicted a vigorous dragon, the west a fierce White Tiger, the south displayed a soaring Vermilion Bird, and the north a solemn Black Tortoise.
These were the ancient Four Spirits.
This Four Spirits Qi Nurturing Formation was constructed by the Gengjin Tiger King using countless materials to nurture the Qi of the Four Spirits.
These four Spirit Pillars were just a small part of the Four Spirits Qi Nurturing Formation.
Dantai Qingrun, Lu Qingshan, and Qin Yitian almost simultaneously appeared in the hall.
However, the moment they appeared, both Lu Qingshan and Dantai Qingrun furrowed their brows.
"Such a strong aura of slaughter!"
An unremitting, dense aura of slaughter surged toward their faces, like turbulent seas, wave after wave rolling toward them and infiltrating, affecting their Divine Souls, causing their murderous intents to suddenly spike.
"We cannot stay long in the Demon Spirit Tomb," said Lu Qingshan. "If we drag this out, under the influence of the aura, our urge to kill will intensify. Eventually, we might even lose our senses and turn into beasts that know nothing but slaughter."
At this time, Xian Huaibi, who was a step behind them, also entered the hall.
Caught off guard by the dense aura, Xian Huaibi's pupils briefly flashed red. He hurriedly used his Spiritual Power to suppress the sudden surge of murderous intent within him, and his eyes returned to normal.
It was also his first time entering the Demon Spirit Tomb, and Xian Huaibi's performance was not only inferior to Dantai Qingrun's but also far worse than Lu Qingshan's.
"Do you have a way to know which passage Li Venerable fled down?" Dantai Qingrun surveyed the hall and saw passages in the north, south, east, and west directions. She turned to ask Lu Qingshan.
The reason she had called on Lu Qingshan to enter the Demon Spirit Tomb with her was not due to a sudden impulse, but because Lu Qingshan had taken the initiative to contact her and propose it.
As for allowing Beiming True Venerable to spare Rat Tyrant's life, that too was Lu Qingshan's wish.
From her understanding of Lu Qingshan, he never acted without purpose. His strong desire to enter the tomb meant he must have discovered something significant.
Lu Qingshan did not disappoint her and immediately declared, "Let's take the west passage."
The Netherworld's ultimate goal was the physical body of the Gengjin Tiger King.
The Gengjin Tiger King, possessing the Metal of the White Tiger Bloodline, naturally nurtured the ferocious combat aura of the White Tiger through the Qi Nurturing Formation. Stay updated with empire
Thus, the position with the strongest combat aura was exactly at this West Palace.
Therefore, the Gengjin Tiger King had also placed his tomb right above the West Palace.