Chapter 1916: Chapter 1916: Another Five Thousand Years

"Clang!"

However, when everyone used their Divine Artifacts to strike the stone pillar of Glazed Jade, they discovered that their Divine Artifacts couldn’t leave a mark.

Even when the White Robed Taoist took action, using a God-level Divine Artifact, it still had no effect.

"This Glazed Jade is the material for forging Luo God-level weapons; it requires at least Luo God-level weapons to cut through," said the White Robed Taoist.

The surrounding people, upon hearing this, were all disappointed.

They didn’t have weapons above Luo God-level.

It’s known that in the Netherworld, Divine-level and God-level weapons are not uncommon.

But Luo God-level weapons are very rare, and beyond that, almost nonexistent.

Xu Nian was lost in thought.

He did have two items capable of splitting the Glazed Jade stone pillar.

One was the God King Sword, the other was the Star Axe.

Of course, Xu Nian wouldn’t take out the Star Axe; even the God King Sword was overly conspicuous.

But the Glazed Jade was what he came for; he absolutely couldn’t give it up.

"I can cut the Glazed Jade stone pillar, but I need two," Xu Nian suddenly said.

"You?" Tan Long snorted coldly.

Clearly, he thought Xu Nian was being greedy.

There were a total of six Glazed Jade stone pillars, Xu Nian wanted two, and the White Robed Taoist wanted two.

That left only two, which meant Ye Shumin, Qiao Baiyun, and he, Tan Long, would mean one of them would get none.

"Do you really have a weapon that can cut the Glazed Jade?" The White Robed Taoist asked, looking at Xu Nian.

"Yes, I do! I inadvertently obtained a God King-level Divine Sword before," Xu Nian said.

"God King-level?" The White Robed Taoist was surprised, then fell into thought.

"Elder, we can kill him and still get the Glazed Jade stone pillar, then you can take three," Tan Long immediately said.

Xu Nian, hearing this, looked sharply at Tan Long.

What a cunning and deceitful guy.

However, he didn’t retort but instead looked towards the White Robed Taoist to see his choice.

If the White Robed Taoist decided to kill him for his sword, he wouldn’t hesitate to use all his means to fight back.

"Very well!" The White Robed Taoist suddenly laughed.

Then he activated his Divine Sword, which turned into a stream of light and pierced Tan Long on the spot.

Tan Long’s soul body burst instantly.

He never imagined that the White Robed Taoist would strike him down in the end.

Ye Shumin and Qiao Baiyun were also surprised but said nothing.

"Now there are six Glazed Jade stone pillars, exactly enough to split; you take two," the White Robed Taoist said, looking at Xu Nian.

Xu Nian smiled upon hearing this.

He didn’t care about Tan Long’s death.

For Tan Long now posed no threat to him.

"Alright!"

Xu Nian took out the God King Sword and immediately cut the six Glazed Jade stone pillars.

Xu Nian then collected two of them.

In this way, Xu Nian’s goal for this trip was achieved.

"Let’s proceed to the next hall," the White Robed Taoist said.

Xu Nian waved his hand: "I came for the Glazed Jade, and since I have it, I won’t go in."

"Alright, how about you guys?" The White Robed Taoist asked Ye Shumin and Qiao Baiyun.

"We won’t go in either," Ye Shumin and Qiao Baiyun said in unison.

The White Robed Taoist, seeing this, entered the Transmission Array without further words.

Thus, only Xu Nian, Ye Shumin, and Qiao Baiyun remained in the hall.

"Xu Fenn, why did you stop on this level?" Ye Shumin asked curiously.

"There are two more layers to go. Both are extremely dangerous, with a God-level expert entering there’s still a high chance of not making it out. I’ve achieved my goal, no need to risk it," Xu Nian said.

"You know the layout of this cave mansion?" Qiao Baiyun asked Xu Nian in surprise.

"Yes, during the Inheritance Array, I received some guidance from the Residual Soul of the cave’s owner," Xu Nian said.

Qiao Baiyun and Ye Shumin were both taken aback.

That’s why! It seems the next two levels are indeed very perilous.

"Let’s head out," Xu Nian said.

Qiao Baiyun and Ye Shumin nodded, and then the three of them used the Transmission Array to return the way they came.

As soon as they exited the cave, Ye Shumin’s expression changed drastically.

"What’s wrong?" Xu Nian and Qiao Baiyun looked at Ye Shumin in surprise.

"My mentor has died." Ye Shumin took out a broken soul jade.

Xu Nian and Qiao Baiyun were both shocked.

"It seems the layer below is truly perilous; even a God-level expert perished so quickly within it," Qiao Baiyun said, fearful.

Ye Shumin unwittingly looked gratefully at Xu Nian.

If not for Xu Nian stopping in time, making them sense something was wrong, they might have gone in too.

Then they would likely have found the same fate.

"Let’s go back!" Xu Nian said.

Ye Shumin and Qiao Baiyun nodded.

Seven set out, but only three returned.

Even two God Realm experts died there, showing how dangerous this cave exploration was.

"I’ll report this mission to the Netherworld God Temple when we return, as we’ve completed this cave exploration mission," Ye Shumin said.

Xu Fenn nodded.

Their task was to explore this God-level expert’s cave mansion.

This trip was largely completed.

...

Soon the three returned to the cave.

And next, Xu Nian secluded himself in his cave mansion to cultivate.

From time to time, he inquired Ye Shumin about any news of Red Moon Snow Gold.

Once found, Xu Nian could proceed with his puppet refinement.

However, there was no news of Red Moon Snow Gold.

Soon five years passed, and it was time for the Netherworld Lord to deliver a lecture at the Netherworld God Temple.

Xu Nian was extremely excited.

He had waited so long for this moment.

Upon completing this mission, he could seek the Death Godhood.

Then he could ascend to the Divine World.

For others, it might just be five years.

But for Xu Nian, he had been cultivating in the Chaos Divine Palace for five thousand years.

Including the previous five thousand years of cultivation, Xu Nian had been cultivating for a total of ten thousand years.

In these five thousand years of cultivation, Xu Nian’s cultivation increased by a whole tier.

Regarding cultivation insights, Wind, Gold, and Earth Attributes all reached the Great Tao Ninth Level, just one step away from Heavenly Dao.

Water and Fire Attributes even reached the Seventh-level Heaven Realm.

Such cultivation insight levels would definitely cause a sensation throughout the Netherworld if others knew.

After all, cultivating five attributes simultaneously and bringing them all to such a degree is unheard of.

"I wonder if I’ll meet the Netherworld Lord and speak to him this time," Xu Nian mused, then left his cave mansion.