Chapter 16: Ancient Imperial Tomb

Afterwards, the Purple Clan held a grand banquet to celebrate Ziyang Shen's successful resurrection.

Ye Wuque was regarded as the Purple Clan's most honored benefactor.

Even the Purple Clan's Ancestor, the true Immortal being, personally offered a toast to Ye Wuque.

"Ye Xiaoyou, if you hadn't intervened at the crucial moment, blocking Jun Xiaoyao and others, successfully delaying Huang Lao's arrival, our Purple Clan today would face unimaginable consequences..."

"We, the Purple Clan, shall never forget this favor!"

The Purple Clan's Ancestor, with a serious expression, spoke thus.

Ye Wuque smiled faintly and said:

"Ziyouming, senior, need not go so far... I, the junior, only contributed a modest effort; the main credit for Ziyang Shen's successful resurrection lies with Huang Lao and all of you, whose endless efforts of Time..."

Ziyouming said: "Ye Xiaoyou, no matter what, the Purple Clan owes you a heavenly favor. In the future, if you have any request, just speak up; whatever the Purple Clan can do, we will never refuse!"

The other Core Elders of the Purple Clan also nodded solemnly, clearly in strong agreement with Ziyouming's words.

Ye Wuque nodded and smiled faintly, saying:

"Since everyone says so, very well; if anything arises later, the junior will trouble you."

Seeing Ye Wuque speak thus, Ziyouming and the others were satisfied and nodded.

After the three-day banquet, Ye Wuque bid farewell to the Purple Clan.

Atop a lofty peak.

"Brother Ye, what are your plans moving forward?"

Ziyang Shen asked.

Ye Wuque shook his head slightly, "I have no particular plans at the moment; I intend to wander around, see if any opportunities arise. If none do, I'll find a way to go to Nine Heavens."

Ziyang Shen's eyes flickered slightly, and said:

"I do have a place to recommend."

"I once told you that I happened upon news of the Extreme Realm within a shattered ancient secret realm..."

"That secret realm... is no ordinary place!"

"Back then, I hadn't even ventured close to the core of that secret realm!"

"Inside, there are countless incredible opportunities!"

"It is undeniably the foremost secret realm of the entire Hengyu Land, famed across Nine Heavens Ten Lands!"

Ye Wuque's eyebrows lifted slightly.

That sounds pretty impressive.

I must admit, he was somewhat intrigued...

"What is this secret realm, and where is it?" Ye Wuque asked.

Ziyang Shen said solemnly:

"That place lies in the central region of Hengyu Land..."

"It is called... the Ancient Imperial Tomb!"

Ancient Imperial Tomb!

The moment he heard those four words, Ye Wuque's gaze hardened slightly.

It reminded him of several places he had previously explored that bore some similarity.

Tongtian Divine Tomb!

Eternal Night Sky Tomb!

Both of these are far from ordinary places.

And the Ancient Imperial Tomb also evoked in Ye Wuque a sense of antiquity, grandeur, and vastness.

He had a premonition that the Ancient Imperial Tomb likewise harbored unimaginable, earth-shattering causality!

"Ancient Imperial Tomb, huh... interesting..."

Ye Wuque's eyes deepened, and he repeated the name of the secret realm.

Ziyang Shen's solemn and awed voice continued:

"As far as I know..."

"The Ancient Imperial Tomb has existed for an unfathomable number of years... perhaps even more than one Epoch!"

"It can be traced back to a Primordial Era beyond imagination..."

"Each opening is accompanied by endless blood rain and foul winds..."

"The entire Hengyu Land, even portions of Nine Heavens Ten Lands, will quake!"

"According to reliable reports, just a few days ago when I resurrected, some strange fluctuation seemed to arise within the Ancient Imperial Tomb, and based on the usual pattern of each opening, this is a sign that it is about to open!"

Ziyang Shen's words were filled with boundless excitement.

"Surely, this time too it is destined to stir endless waves."

"Brother Ye, I suppose other secret realm opportunities will no longer catch your eye..."

"But the Ancient Imperial Tomb, I think, will not be lacking..."

"Brother Ye, what do you think?"

Ye Wuque nodded slightly: "It does indeed seem extraordinary... then I shall make a trip to the Ancient Imperial Tomb."

"Farewell... I hope that on the future Tiandao pinnacle path, I may glimpse your figure, Ziyang Shen!"

Ziyang Shen's brilliant eyes flashed with a hint of smile and edge.

"I will! I certainly will!"

"I also wish to see the supreme scenery atop Tiandao!"

"I also want to see... Brother Ye, how brilliant and radiant your future as an All-Extreme Realm Being will become!"

Ye Wuque also felt a bit hopeful; after this resurrection, what will Ziyang Shen's future be like?

It should surpass the Single Extreme Realm Being, right?

"You all… truly astonishing in talent and beauty… youth is wonderful…"

At that moment, a hoarse voice suddenly rang out.

A towering Guangying appeared beside Ye Wuque and Ziyang Shen, a faint smile on its face as it gazed at them.

It emerged like a phantom, as if it had been here for an unknown length of time.

It was… Huang Lao!

"Ziyang Shen… has seen… Huang Lao!"

The moment Ziyang Shen saw the Guangying, he immediately showed deep reverence and gratitude.

Had this supreme being not intervened, he would have died long ago; relying solely on the Purple Clan's power, resurrecting him would have been impossible.

This must be a great being of divine creation!

"Hehe, you need not thank me; I wander the Zhutian Wanjie, and happened to meet you. To think you would just die like this would be a pity."

"After all, given your talent and aptitude, your achievements will far exceed this…"

"Since we have met, it must be destiny…"

"In this life, cultivate diligently… I will watch to see how far you can go…"

Ziyang Shen clasped his hands repeatedly: "Without seniors, there would be no juniors now. I, as a junior, will train with all my might, taking each step carefully, never disappointing the seniors' expectations."

"Mm, that's good," Huang Lao said, then turned slightly and looked at Ye Wuque.

"Kid… Ye Wuque… has seen… senior!"

Huang Lao gave a slight wave and said softly:

"Ye Xiaoyou. I am here today… actually mainly because of you…"

Ye Wuque was slightly stunned.

"Because of me? What?"

Huang Lao smiled faintly:

"It has to do with your resurrection…"

Boom!

Ye Wuque's spirit suddenly roared, leaving him utterly shocked.

"What? Could it be that…"

"My resurrection… is related to the senior?"

Huang Lao said calmly:

"It has nothing to do with me, but it does involve my master…"

"At that time I saw the scene from afar…"

"My master had been asleep for countless ages; nothing had the right to awaken him… until that day…"

"Your father came… bringing the you who had already died at that time…"

"I remember that scene clearly…"

…

"Two days ago, the moment I first saw you, I was certain you were that little boy from back then…"

As he spoke, a strong admiration and amazement flashed in Huang Lao's eyes.

"Truly worthy of being… Ye Zhengrong's son!"

"It's as if… carved from the same mold!"

"In just a few dozen years, you have already grown to this…"

"Indeed… terrifying!"

"Even surpassing the master, like a student outshining the teacher!"