Chapter 57

But at this moment, a tremendous shock rang out, and the gates of the Five-Colored Gu Dian suddenly burst open, a force indescribable in words surging from the ancient hall—vast, immense, covering the sky and earth.

Scorching light burst from the Yao Di Ling Qin, and all from Yaoguang Holy Land and the Ancient Ji Family who had gone to attack were shaken by this soaring momentum, thrown into chaos and retreating wildly.

Immediately following, a crystal small coffin no more than a foot long shot out with a whistle, the mountain-overturning, sea-inverting momentum emanating precisely from this crystal small coffin.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The muffled sound rang out again, steady and powerful, rhythmic and regular, containing incomparably vigorous life qi, rich essence qi penetrating in all directions.

The immortal treasure is in the crystal coffin!

Everyone's mind held only this one thought, without hesitation all acted.

"Stop it!"

Urgent voices came from the Yao Di Fen Zhong, followed by over a dozen divine rays shooting out with a whistle—they were experts from Yaoguang Holy Land and the Ancient Ji Family.

Dozens of divine rays, savage beasts, and chariots crisscrossed, divine power surging, magic treasures filling the sky, to intercept the crystal small coffin.

Yaoguang Holy Land, Ancient Ji Family...

At this moment, among the Lingxu Dongtian crowd, Sect Leader Li's face was full of unwillingness, wanting to try to act and seize it; after several struggles, he finally powerlessly lowered both hands.

Bang bang bang!

Hundreds of attacks almost simultaneously boomed toward the crystal small coffin; just then, a crack appeared on the crystal coffin, quickly spreading in all directions.

Boom!

Towering demonic power shook the entire Lingxu, instantly penetrating heaven and earth, shaking everyone away; no one could maintain their silhouette under this violent power. Ji Family chariots, Yaoguang savage beasts—all were useless; dozens could not withstand this violent demonic power, being shocked into a mass of blood mist.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

At this moment, the muffled beating sound grew more intense; life essence qi like an ocean drowned this land.

Bang!

The crystal coffin completely burst open; a fresh red heart beat rhythmically—this was truly a heart!

The heart of the last Great Emperor of the Ancient Era! This was a living heart! Even after past ages of millions of years, it still possessed vast and majestic life essence qi, broader than the ocean, more exalted than the divine mountain.

The Yao Di Holy Heart hung in the high sky, like the most precious gem in the world, emitting unmatched demonic red light. Everyone below had their hearts and minds attracted by the Yao Di Holy Heart; their burning gazes were full of greed, and no one could remain calm before the Yao Di Holy Heart.

Swish!

Suddenly, the infant-fist-sized Yao Di Holy Heart tore through the long sky, leaving a blood-colored long rainbow.

"Stop the Yao Di Holy Heart! Absolutely cannot let it leave."

"Intercept it, at any cost!"

Yaoguang Holy Land and the Ancient Ji Family both regretted endlessly, regretting not reporting earlier; true experts had not arrived, otherwise why be so passive, watching the heart of the demon race Great Emperor slip through their fingers.

Originally thinking it was just an ordinary cave abode, casually sending a team, the cave abode's opportunity could just be taken; who could have imagined this was not an ordinary cave abode, but the tomb of the demon race Great Emperor? Both powerful forces' intestines turned green with regret now; each sent half their forces chasing toward the Yao Di Holy Heart, while the other half waited for the true experts of their sect and clan to descend.

"Sect Leader Li, have you already obtained that legendary Dao Scripture?" An elder from Yaoguang Holy Land asked Sect Leader Li of Lingxu Dongtian, his posture high and mighty, gaze sharp.

This Lingxu actually buried the heart of the demon race Great Emperor; inside there must be three layers of Shen Zang, and the Yao Di Holy Heart had already escaped through the void; the Eastern Wasteland supreme treasure was said to be an immortal artifact capable of shocking immortals to death—its emergence would surely bring a terrifying omen that could destroy the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths; anyone obtaining it could not possibly do so silently; only that Dao Scripture might be obtained and secretly hidden.

Thinking this, the gaze looking at Sect Leader Li grew even sharper; as long as the other side showed the slightest wrongness, he would strike with the momentum of thunder to capture them.

"No, we previously confronted the demons and had not yet entered the Five-Colored Gu Dian..."

Sect Leader Li felt bitterness in his heart; this was the sorrow of being a vassal sect. Clearly the two sides' strength was not much different, and he was even younger, yet the other side only needed one sentence for him to not dare have any improper thoughts about this heaven-sent opportunity, fearing to anger the superior sect.

After speaking, the elder stared at Sect Leader Li for several breaths; confirming the latter had not spoken falsely, he then nodded indifferently.

Just then, melodious immortal sounds came from the horizon; over a dozen clear and beautiful girls drifted down from the Tianqiong. Though their looks were not of the city-toppling, kingdom-toppling beauty, the aura they emitted was transcendent and unworldly, like fairies crossing the waves; every frown and smile made people unable to help but glance sideways.

Yaochi Holy Land!

Damned! Another Great Emperor lineage has come to contend for the opportunity; people from Yaoguang Holy Land and the Ancient Ji Family were all in a foul mood. Attacking the Yao Di tomb, they not only lost over a dozen fellow sect members, but more importantly, they had not obtained a single immortal treasure. Now Yaochi Holy Land also joined in, making their own lineage's chance of obtaining the immortal treasure even more remote.

"We are merely passing by," the leading woman said with a shallow smile. Their Yaochi Holy Land was naturally calm in personality and did not like contention. Moreover, in terms of strength, power, and resources, on the Eastern Wasteland Land, which holy land dared say it surpassed Yaochi Holy Land? A demon Great Emperor's immortal treasure was not really able to make one become an immortal.

"Huh?"

The leading woman was about to lead over a dozen fellow sect girls away when, at this moment, the corner of her eye saw a youth in the Yaoguang Holy Land camp, and she couldn't help but utter a surprised exclamation.

With the girl's surprised exclamation, everyone present looked over. The youth wore a single green robe, with sword-star eyebrows and eyes, exquisite and natural features. More importantly, the youth's temperament was too similar to their Yaochi female cultivators—like an Exiled Immortal descending to the mortal world, even more unworldly than them. Before leaving, the girl couldn't help but take two more looks.

"Heng!"

After the Yaochi women left, a cold snort sounded; intense jealousy was not concealed at all. The Yaoguang Holy Land youth from before now had eyes filled with coldness.

"Sect Leader Li, is this child from your Lingxu Dongtian?" The youth walked toward Sect Leader Li, asking knowingly.

"Indeed, Jiang Xuan is a disciple of my Lingxu Dongtian, but his aptitude is dull; after entering Lingxu for several years, he has made no progress in cultivation." Sect Leader Li silently cursed his bad luck in his heart. This Yaoguang Holy Land youth was clearly not a good person; Jiang Xuan being targeted by them—how could he have a good end?

"Bold, Sect Leader Li. I see you are clearly protecting this child. We are here fighting to the death for the Great Yao Di Tomb, while this child's expression has always been calm—clearly he harbors evil intentions. Could it be that the true immortal treasure is with him?"

The youth's gaze was sharp, his words sinister and cold, certain that Jiang Xuan must be suspicious.

Other Yaoguang forces who knew the youth's personality thought he was about to falsely accuse someone again—this was his usual trick—and their gazes were all mocking.

But hearing his analysis, it did seem to make some sense. Moreover, this youth looked like no ordinary cultivator at first glance. Could it be he truly obtained the immortal treasure? Even people from the Ancient Ji Family glanced over here, their silhouettes faintly approaching Jiang Xuan.

"Imperial Envoy, I can guarantee Jiang Xuan has no problem; he didn't even participate in the struggle for the ancient hall." Sect Leader Li looked anxious now and hurriedly assured the youth.

"Don't rush, don't rush. I didn't say he definitely obtained the immortal treasure. Whether he did or not, a soul search will tell. If he truly didn't obtain the immortal treasure, we will naturally clear his name." The Yaoguang youth now looked full of righteousness, as if he were a magistrate who upheld justice.

"Yes, this fellow Daoist of Lingxu Dongtian. The Yaoguang fellow Daoist only wants to search this child's soul—not really take his life. After clearing his name, everyone can work together to explore Lingxu." An elder from the Ancient Ji Family stepped forward, looking kind and benevolent, but the words he spoke made people feel bone-chillingly cold.

"You... you..." Sect Leader Li's face was full of bitterness and resentment; his palms were clenched until they bled. A soul searcher, with just a few techniques, could cause the searched person to suffer minor primordial spirit damage or major body-and-spirit destruction—truly vicious.

The four Supreme Elders and many elders of Lingxu Dongtian were also greatly shocked, their faces full of anger. Even though Lingxu was merely a vassal sect of the other side, such conduct was truly not human.

"Run, Jiang Xuan, run quickly..." Sect Leader Li, having come to his senses, hurriedly sent a voice transmission to Jiang Xuan. In his view, Jiang Xuan had saved that Supreme Elder who almost died under the wolf demon's claw with one sword—though there was the element of a sneak attack—it could also be seen that Jiang Xuan's cultivation level was not weaker than his. Now, taking advantage of his unpreparedness, there was a chance to escape.

"Sigh."

A sigh; Jiang Xuan's tone was leisurely.

"Isn't living good?"

(Chapter End)