Chapter 140

Feeling the uncontainable excitement and urgency in Zhan Lingxiao's tone, Ye Wuque's heart stirred slightly, his face still bearing a calm smile as he nodded in response.

He secretly thought that the other party's attitude most likely had to do with the Great Dragon Halberd on his person.

The previous master of the Great Dragon Halberd was honored as the 'Hùn Dùn Lóng Zhǔ'…… The senior Red Dust Master just mentioned having an old connection with him. It seems that the War God Heavenly Hall and the Hùn Dùn Lóng Zhǔ, or rather the Great Dragon Halberd, must share a deep origin.

Ye Wuque's eyes flickered, considering this guess highly likely.

This perhaps also explains why the War God Heavenly Hall pays him such attention, even sending a figure like Elder Eight, Zhan Lingxiao, to personally invite him.

"Then there's no delay!" Seeing Ye Wuque nod, Zhan Lingxiao's face grew even more delighted, and he hurriedly said, "Ye Xiaoyou, let's set off for the War God Heavenly Hall now, how about it? The hall master and the various elders must have long been awaiting."

Ye Wuque had no objection; he turned toward the Red Dust Master in the pavilion, performed a respectful salute, and said, "Senior, then I'll take my leave first."

The Red Dust Master held a white jade chess piece, staring at the board; hearing this, he didn't lift his head, merely gave a light smile and waved his hand casually, as if sending off his own junior to go play.

Ye Wuque then looked toward Cang Bo and Xiao Jie, clasped his hands in farewell.

"Ye Big Brother!" Xiao Jie's face instantly filled with reluctance; he rushed over and grabbed Ye Wuque's sleeve, eyes pleading, "I also want to go see the War God Heavenly Hall! Take me with you!"

Before Ye Wuque could answer, Cang Bo beside him sternly put on a face and said solemnly, "Nonsense! Do you think you're going out to play? Have you forgotten the valley master's orders? Before you can independently pass through the 'Red Dust Immortal Realm' trial, you may not leave the valley at will, nor may you go outside to stir up trouble!"

Upon hearing the four words 'Red Dust Immortal Realm,' Xiao Jie's excited little face instantly fell, turning bitter; he muttered under his breath, clearly filled with awe and dread for that trial ground, yet he dared not rebut Cang Bo's words, only reluctantly releasing his grip and looking pleadingly at Ye Wuque.

Seeing this, Ye Wuque understood at once; the Red Dust Immortal Realm must be an extremely perilous training ground within Red Dust Valley, and also a crucial checkpoint for tempering successors.

He patted Xiao Jie's shoulder and comforted, "Train well; once you pass the trial, we will surely meet again."

Only then did Xiao Jie reluctantly muster his spirits, nodding firmly.

Zhan Lingxiao also again bade solemn farewell to the Red Dust Master and Cang Bo, his attitude extremely respectful.

Thereafter, Zhan Lingxiao led Ye Wuque, stepping forward, leaving the tranquil Red Dust Valley, their figures vanishing into the vast starry expanse outside.

Both were cultivators of profound depth, and their travel speed was extremely swift.

Zhan Lingxiao was especially eager to return, not sparing magical power as he repeatedly tore through the Void, conducting ultra-long-distance starry great teleportation.

Along the way they crossed countless brilliant Star Domains, traversed innumerable Dead Silence cosmic deserts, and witnessed various bizarre and splendid Star River spectacles.

No one knew how long had passed; under Zhan Lingxiao's guidance, the two finally arrived near their destination.

The scene before them suddenly opened up, not the imagined boundless star sea or floating continent, but an ancient small world enveloped in soft light, as if independent of Zhutian outside.

This small world's spiritual energy was thick and pervasive, ancient trees towered, branches lush with leaves, having grown for untold tens of thousands of years.

Strange flowers and exotic grasses blossomed everywhere, emitting a refreshing fragrance.

Clear rivers flowed like jade belts, winding and gathering into lakes brimming with spiritual energy.

As far as the eye could see, a scene of harmony and tranquility, like a utopia beyond the world.

However, Ye Wuque's keen spiritual sense told him that beneath this peaceful tranquility lurked a terrifying horror that made one's heart pound!

Those seemingly ordinary mountains, those deep forests, even beneath the murmuring streams, faintly harbored layers of terrifying aura, deep as the sea and immeasurably vast!

It seemed as if countless ancient giant beasts lay dormant here; once awakened, they would surely shock the heavens and split the earth!

This is the renowned Wu Shang Sheng Di of Boundless Heaven—the true location of the War God Heavenly Hall!

Zhan Lingxiao led Ye Wuque, transforming into two streams of light, flying straight toward the center of the small world.

There stood an ancient temple constructed entirely of unknown dark-gold divine stone, towering majestically and exuding an awe-inspiring aura that suppressed ancient might—this was the core main hall of the War God Heavenly Hall!

The temple gates stood open, as if they had long been awaiting their arrival.

Zhan Lingxiao descended before the temple doors, adjusted his robes, his expression turning solemn, and gestured for Ye Wuque to enter: "Ye Xiaoyou, please, the hall master and the various elders are already waiting inside."

Ye Wuque nodded, took a deep breath, and stepped into this central temple symbolizing the supreme authority of the War God Heavenly Hall.

The space inside the hall was far more expansive than it appeared from outside, as if it constituted a world of its own.

The light was soft, yet it carried its own solemn and sacred atmosphere.

At this moment, both sides of the great hall were already filled to capacity.

Rows of figures sat upon ancient stone chairs, each aura deep and profound like a dormant dragon, eyes like lightning, all fixed upon Ye Wuque as he had just stepped through the hall doors.

These are the true power holders and foundation of the War God Heavenly Hall; each one is a mighty figure renowned throughout the realm!

And today, they have all gathered here for one person alone—Ye Wuque!