Chapter 93: The Sword in the Low Mountain
It was an empty, desolate world, devoid of superfluous color. The sky was perpetually variegated, without sun, moon, or stars, and devoid of any breath of life.
What was terrifying was the sight of tombstone after tombstone, densely packed and countless.
These were the mighty warriors of yesteryear, suppressed under the Boundary Monument. If the seal did not shatter, they would exist forever in this manner.
Chen Pingping glanced around, his brow tightly furrowed.
Where is the senior?
His gaze settled on the depths beyond, and he immediately strode forward. He didn't know how long he had walked when a small hill caught his attention.
No!
To be exact, it was a large grave.
Above the large grave, there was an enormous sword plunged deep into the earth, its Sword Body jet-black and simple in design but saturated with the power of the ages.
Strikingly similar to The Three Great Mysteries of Reincarnation.
Found it.
But where was the Devouring Sky Beast?
He hesitated.
It's not because I haven't found the Devouring Sky Beast, but because… if I pull out this sword, might it alter the seal of the Boundary Monument area?
I don't want to become a sinner.
However, from the perspective of the system quest, I have to do it. If I miss this chance, the next time I can enter here will be three hundred years from now.
After pondering for a long time, Chen Pingping made his decision. He stepped forward a few strides, his hands tightly gripping the hilt, and with a fierce effort, he tried to pull the giant sword out.
But the Power Path concentrated within it was too strong.
I suspect this is an Emperor Weapon.
"Are you deceiving me?" Chen Pingping whispered, his eyes deep, "If so, what will be the consequences of pulling out this sword?"
Several attempts eventually ended in failure.
He did not give up.
He circled the giant sword, considering his approach. An hour later, he erupted with all his might and pulled at the sword once again.
This time, the Sword Body trembled.
Not only that, as the Sword Body shook, the entire Boundary Monument area also started to quake, shaking the ground and the mountains.
A torrential force descended from the high skies, as if Mount Tai were pressing down upon him. His complexion changed drastically, and his breathing became rapid.
Three figures emerged simultaneously from the depths of his Divine Sense. The first charged into the high skies, the second approached the small hill, and the third stayed by Chen Pingping's side.
Divine Brilliance erupted, illuminating him, making him appear like a God.
He continued to pull the sword.
This time, a thunderous rumble came from the sky, as if it were about to collapse.
Chen Pingping glanced upwards, his expression unnatural. He realized something was amiss… that senior might very well be deceiving me.
However, even though he stopped pulling the sword, the sky continued to rumble. A great force tore open a rift, and a black vortex emerged, with several towering figures walking out of it.
They were strong warriors of the western Wilderness Tribe, also an Ancient Race.
Leading them was a middle-aged man dressed in snow-white garments. He was handsome and dignified, with a noble bearing, though his eyes were eerily strange.
He noticed Chen Pingping below and couldn't help but be surprised, "Someone from the Human Clan has actually made it here."
"Indeed, his strength is decent, but it's a pity... he cannot shake the seal," said a man at his side.
"Let's give him a hand," said the man in white.
Chen Pingping understood.
So, they were the ones who set up this conspiracy.
Do they want to break the seal here and resurrect the warriors of the past?
So, this has nothing to do with me pulling the sword, right?
Chen Pingping, expressionless, swallowed several Spirit Pills. His blood boiled, his Dantian roared tumultuously, and the overwhelming Power Path washed over him like a tsunami, filling his every limb and bone.
In an instant, his combat power soared.
He pulled the sword once more. A great wind arose, his hair flew wildly. Divine Brilliance burst forth from the depths of the small hill, unleashed amidst his roars.
Finally, the giant sword was pulled out. The hill trembled, collapsing with a thunderous crash and revealing a black cavern.
The warrior who had been sealed for countless ages suddenly opened his eyes, shooting out a cold brilliance, but it quickly dissipated as he walked out of the cave.
His clothing was ancient, his face wrinkled, his white hair sparse.
Strangely, he was not an old man, but a middle-aged man brimming with vigor.
The group of Ancient Race powerhouses floating in mid-air witnessed this scene, their expressions slightly changing. "He actually pulled it out."
The colossal sword was not real, but a Sword Body formed from the Power of Sealing. After being pulled out, the Sword Body vanished.
This also meant that the seal on this senior was completely lifted.
"A powerhouse from another world!" someone exclaimed in disbelief. "Is he still alive?"
"No, he's already dead. It's just a wisp of obsession that survives. If we strike together, we can kill him."
That's what they said, but no one acted rashly.
They sensed the terrifying power of the senior before them; his aura was as heavy as mountains.
This was a strong being.
Of course, since they dared to launch this conspiracy, they hadn't come unprepared.
The several individuals exchanged looks and immediately activated their Sacred Soldiers.
The senior charged forward, his arms swinging wide as he unleashed overwhelming Power Path attacks that crashed down below.
He was very strong.
But sadly, his opponents were prepared. After activating their Sacred Soldiers, they suppressed him within a few rounds of intense battle.
"Senior!" Chen Pingping exclaimed.
He had thought he was the only one to enter this place, so he hadn't made extensive preparations. He never expected that the conspirators would also appear.
They were attempting to dismantle the Boundary Monument's seal from within, to reignite the ancient battlefield.
The senior he had rescued seemed to be no match for his opponents.
The situation was bad.
If the senior died, it was highly likely that he would be killed by the opponents.
"What can I do?" Chen Pingping shouted.
"Break the Sacred Soldiers. Can you do it?" The senior looked back at him. "If you can't, leave this place as soon as possible."
Break the Sacred Soldiers?
Chen Pingping's heart pounded, his gaze fixed on the battle ahead.
He pondered.
There's a chance. I have a Sacred Soldier too, but… with my current cultivation realm, it would be difficult to fully activate it.
Moreover, there are several opponents, their cultivation realms at the peak of the sixth order. The Sacred Soldier they've jointly summoned must be unimaginably powerful.
After hesitating for a moment, he made a decision.
If the senior falls here, my fate won't be much better.
He immediately tossed out Hei, the small black dog.
The man in white sneered, "What? A mutt is going to break my Sacred Soldier's attack?"
However, Hei opened his mouth to release a beam of Sword Intent, then conjured the Abyss Sword Tao within his body. A black vortex emerged, rapidly expanding until it enveloped a large portion of the sky.
The group of powerhouses was dumbfounded.
What the hell was this?
How could that dog spit out such powerful Sword Dao?
And what exactly was this abyss?
They were utterly bewildered.
HUM!
A thick Sword Intent slashed down from within. Although it couldn't break the opponents' Sacred Soldier attack, it greatly hindered the advance of the Sacred Soldiers.
"It's blocked! That dog…" they gasped.
"We can't let it stay in our way. Find a way to kill it."
"Stop bickering, I'm thinking of a way." A man opened his eyes wide, abandoning control of the Sacred Soldier, and slapped down with his palm.
But he seemed to have forgotten that the senior was still present.