Checking in for 100,000 Years-Chapter 800: Original Stone

What?

Big Black Dog and Sky-boring Rat hurriedly looked in a certain direction.

Luckily, the black mist in this tunnel was relatively thin, allowing them to see an ancient temple situated a thousand zhang away.

The temple was small, only about the size of a thatched hut.

And supporting this small temple was a crystalline, translucent stone.

"It’s an Original Stone!"

The Big Black Dog’s breathing quickened, and his eyes became bloodshot.

"Good heavens! We found an Original Stone right after entering the ancient tomb. Our luck is incredible!"

The Sky-boring Rat also grew excited, wishing he could immediately dig a hole and swiftly burrow through the earth.

As a yellow light emerged, his body trembled, and he prepared to silently charge forward using his Earth Escape Technique.

However, the next moment, Sky-boring Rat deflated.

The ground here was under a restriction, rendering his Earth Escape Technique useless.

It wasn’t just the three of them who noticed the Original Stone’s appearance; many other Demon Clan cultivators also discovered it at that moment.

This was because the source of the Taisui Baleful Qi was on that small ancient temple. If the ancient temple were destroyed, the Taisui Baleful Qi would disappear.

"Well, well! We didn’t see any Original Stones outside, but to think we’d find one in the tomb of the First Ruthless Man!"

Old Goat Head exclaimed excitedly, spittle flying.

Holding a mirror in one hand and a cattail-leaf fan in the other, he constantly fanned away the Taisui Baleful Qi, rushing quickly towards the ancient temple.

"This Original Stone will be mine!"

Another great demon, wielding a red Sword, continuously hacked through the Taisui Baleful Qi and rushed relentlessly towards the Original Stone.

"Original Stone!"

"Quick, go get it!"

At this moment, all the Demon Clan cultivators’ eyes turned red. They each unleashed a myriad of techniques, repelling the Taisui Baleful Qi while steadily approaching the ancient temple.

"Damn it, have you all gone mad?"

Big Black Cat chuckled coldly. The Teleportation Boots beneath his feet instantly flashed with light, and with a flicker of his body, he vanished.

Although he was the last to move, he relied on the extreme speed of his Teleportation Boots to be the first to arrive before the ancient temple.

Big Black Cat reached out to grab the Original Stone.

However, to his surprise, the Original Stone didn’t move an inch.

"You blasted Nine-tailed Spirit Cat, daring to snatch the Original Stone!"

Numerous demon cultivators arrived and immediately launched attacks at Big Black Cat.

However, Taisui Baleful Qi continuously materialized out of thin air, blocking most of these attacks. As for the few sporadic ones that got through, Big Black Cat effortlessly neutralized them.

"Cat Brother, the source of the Taisui Baleful Qi is that ancient temple! If you demolish it, you can take out the Original Stone!"

Big Black Dog shouted while running at full tilt.

"Damn! Is that how it works? How come I didn’t know Original Stones had this clever function?"

Big Black Cat’s old face flushed. He laughed awkwardly, then spun around and unleashed a whip kick.

BOOM!

The powerful whip kick, like a magic treasure, slammed into the small temple.

In an instant, the small temple disintegrated.

WHOOSH! Countless streams of azure baleful qi rushed towards him.

Startled, Big Black Cat quickly raised the Black Shield in his hand.

The shield suddenly expanded to a size of seven or eight zhang, blocking all the Taisui Baleful Qi.

Big Black Cat spun around, reached out, grabbed a corner of the Original Stone, and pulled it up from the ground.

"Everyone, this Original Stone is first come, first served! It’s mine now, so don’t bother with any more pointless attacks!"

Big Black Cat brandished the Original Stone and chuckled coldly.

The few great demons who had rushed to the forefront landed on the ground, their faces dark. They stared with a mixture of envy and anger at the Original Stone in the Nine-tailed Spirit Cat’s hand.

"Nine-tailed Spirit Cat, you’ve gone too far! So many of us helped divert the attacks of the Taisui Baleful Qi for you, and yet you alone snuck off and stole the Original Stone!"

A great demon said resentfully.

"In Gui Gou Abyss, whoever gets an Original Stone, it’s theirs!"

Big Black Cat’s gaze swept through the crowd, finally landing on the young man. Smiling, he asked, "Senior, I’m not mistaken, am I?"

"Correct!"

The young man took a step and instantly appeared beside Big Black Cat.

He looked at the numerous Demon Clan cultivators and said with a calm smile, "It’s due to his own ability that the Nine-tailed Spirit Cat obtained the Original Stone. You should all stop making an unreasonable fuss!"

Though his words were spoken softly, they carried a supreme authority that sent a chill through the hearts of all the Demon Clan members, silencing them completely.

Big Black Dog ran over, and with a subservient smile, said, "Cat Brother, this Original Stone is so big, how about I help you look after it for now?"

"No need. Thanks, Doggy!"

Big Black Cat pursed his lips. With a wave of his hand, the Original Stone vanished into his storage ring.

Original Stones are very precious. Big Black Cat was, of course, well aware of this. Although his Master had given him many cultivation resources, Original Stones weren’t among them. Big Black Cat had already decided: he would present this Original Stone to Sect Master Luo Li when he returned. This would be another great contribution to the Sect. Every Sect on the Cangnan Continent needed Original Stones; after all, Original Stones could extend the lifespans of a Sect’s ancestors.

"Let’s go! Maybe there are more Original Stones up ahead!"

Big Black Cat was brimming with confidence. He pulled Big Black Dog with his left hand and Sky-boring Rat with his right. The trio walked arm-in-arm deeper into the tunnel.

Obtaining an Original Stone made the three of them brim with confidence, and they wished they could find several more.

"We can’t fall behind either!"

With a grim expression, Old Goat Head quickly followed.

The other Demon Clan members did likewise.

The Sect Master of Yao Lingling’s lips curled into a faint smile.

He murmured to himself, "Li Qikong truly lives up to his name as the First Ruthless Man. Such a grand gesture, placing so many precious Original Stones throughout the tunnels to power the Fiendish Qi Source..."

"Sect Master, these Original Stones are so precious. Shouldn’t we acquire a few?"

An old man beside him whispered.

"Original Stones are good, but if my Yao Lingling were to take them, these Demon Clan cultivators would lose their motivation to deal with the baleful qi and traps..."

The young man smiled meaningfully and continued, "I am more interested in the First Ruthless Man’s legacy!"

"I understand, Sect Master!"

The old man’s expression became solemn.

The young man waved his hand and declared, "Let’s go!"

After speaking, he led his subordinates and followed behind the main group of Demon Clan members.

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Inside the Great Hall.

Gazing at the Water Mirror above, Ye Yun smiled.

"Old Daoist, this fellow is after your legacy! Anything you want to say?"

"Benefactor! All that I have learned in my life can only be passed on to you, absolutely not to any outsider!"

Li Qikong declared resolutely.

The white-haired old man beside them walked over, clasped his hands respectfully, and sighed, "Little Benefactor! You saved the two of us, lifted the Curse, and gave us both infinite hope. After such immense kindness, how could we possibly allow someone else to snatch the legacy that rightfully belongs to you?"

"The Old Daoist’s skills were all taught by you, weren’t they?"

Ye Yun nodded and asked the white-haired old man.

"Indeed, I taught him. However, this child, Seven Emptiness, has exceptional comprehension. The student has surpassed the master; he has truly glorified my Void God Fist!"

The white-haired old man said with a smile.

"Senior, you praise me too highly!"

Hearing the white-haired old man’s words, Li Qikong smiled embarrassedly.

"People in this world flock to Original Stones like moths to a flame, yet these stones are incredibly rare..." Ye Yun raised an eyebrow and asked with a smile, "Old Daoist, how many Original Stones did you actually place in this ancient tomb?"

"Not many. Only one hundred and eight."

Li Qikong replied.

"One hundred and eight isn’t many? I doubt even Eternal Sects have that many Original Stones!"

Ye Yun spread his hands and couldn’t help but give a wry smile.

It had to be said, Li Qikong’s accumulated wealth was truly profound.