My Dreams Connect to Ancient Times-Chapter 95 - 86: 1 Nian Killing Array, Spacetime Paradox

Chapter 95: Chapter 86: 1 Nian Killing Array, Spacetime Paradox

The excitement that had just surged in Lu Xuan’s heart was extinguished in an instant.

The reason was simple.

Including himself, a total of eight people had been drawn into this tomb passage by the array.

Other than Wang Zhiyao, who barely counted as an acquaintance, the remaining six...

Three prodigies, including Sakata Izumi, plus three Celestial Humans who were leaning toward—or had arguably pledged allegiance to—Hou Wushu...

Lu Xuan’s head swam. ’This array really just grabs people at random!’

But on second thought, it made sense. Although he could technically determine the scenarios within the great tomb, tens of thousands of Years had passed. He could only influence the broad strokes; the finer details were impossible to control.

’Still, three Celestial Humans... This is going to be trouble.’

As he thought this, Lu Xuan shook his head and pushed himself up. Wang Zhiyao, who had landed nearby, also took in the situation and naturally moved closer to the one person she recognized.

She spoke cautiously.

"We must have triggered some kind of mechanism. Before the array enveloped us, I saw eighteen tomb passages. Everyone has probably been split up among them..."

Lu Xuan nodded slightly and replied in a low voice.

"Yes, and our escape route is gone..."

As they spoke, Sakata Izumi exclaimed with delight from the other side.

"Zhu Cun? It’s good you’re here!"

One of the Celestial Humans gave him a slight bow.

"Lord Quan, stay close to me. The master of this tomb was an immense figure, so it could be dangerous."

Lu Xuan glanced over, his expression hardening. ’A Celestial Human from Sakata Heavy Industries?’

’Is he some kind of bodyguard for Sakata Izumi?’

"You lot!" The Celestial Human named Zhu Cun first clasped his hands in a brief salute to the other two Celestial Humans, then pointed to the remaining people.

"Where are you all from? And from which families?"

A young-looking boy bowed respectfully.

"To answer you, Senior, my name is Chong Shanhu, from the Chong Family of Lake City. My father is the Chong Family Patriarch, and he has a Celestial Human Cultivation."

Another girl stood up, looking timid.

"I... I’m Chu Han. My master is a Loose Cultivator, he’s not very well-known."

Zhu Cun’s gaze skipped over Chu Han. He gave Chong Shanhu a slight nod before his eyes landed on Lu Xuan and Wang Zhiyao. "And you two?" he asked coldly.

"Wang Zhiyao of the Langya Wang Family Main Lineage." Wang Zhiyao was not nearly as timid, her reply was crisp and direct.

The Langya Wang Family was one of the Five Great Clans, an ancient house with a ten-thousand-year heritage. While they might not rival the ancient Daoist Lineages, they weren’t far behind and certainly had no reason to fear Sakata Heavy Industries.

Sure enough, the expressions of Zhu Cun and the other two Celestial Humans softened as they looked at her. They even offered pleasant smiles.

Lu Xuan shrugged and introduced himself as well.

"I’m Wu Xiaoxu. I came with my uncle, who is the Temple Master of Qingxin Temple. My father is Wu Datong, the Vice Governor of the Langya Province Government."

Aside from Sakata Izumi and Wang Zhiyao, who already knew Lu Xuan’s "background," the expressions of the three Celestial Humans and the other two prodigies all shifted.

"The son of an Earth Immortal?" Zhu Cun grew cautious. "So, you are Young Master Wu."

The Governor and Vice Governor of a province must generally be at the Earth Immortal Level, and they typically serve as the two greatest martial powers in their respective Provinces.

Lu Xuan paused for a moment, then relaxed and gave a faint smile, saying nothing.

However, Sakata Izumi, standing to the side, looked displeased. He frowned and added a reminder.

"Zhu Cun, he’s the son of Wu Datong. And Wu Datong is that Great Physician who escaped from Life Tower!"

Zhu Cun froze. His expression immediately turned cold, and his gaze toward Lu Xuan became icy.

Lu Xuan lowered his eyes. He recalled how Sakata Heavy Industries had put out a warrant for Uncle Wu, and a theory began to form.

’It seems the relationship between Life Tower and Sakata Heavy Industries is anything but ordinary...’

’Life Tower is too mysterious, and I have no leads on how to investigate it. But perhaps Sakata Heavy Industries could be the breakthrough I need.’

The group didn’t linger. After these introductions, they began walking deeper into the tomb passage. The three Celestial Humans walked abreast, with Sakata Izumi at their side. Lu Xuan walked with Wang Zhiyao, while the remaining two, Chong Shanhu and Chu Han, stuck together.

After walking along the tomb passage for several miles, the view finally changed. The passage gradually widened, and an end came into sight.

It was a massive, bluish-black door. Carved upon it were dragons, phoenixes, and other mythical creatures, along with strange patterns that remained clear despite the corrosion of countless years.

The three Celestial Humans paused. Zhu Cun, their leader, glanced first at Lu Xuan before his gaze fell upon Chu Han. He ordered:

"You. Go push the door."

The young girl, Chu Han, answered with a pitiable look. She walked forward and timidly placed her small hands on the bluish-black door, pushing with all her might.

RUMBLE...

With the heavy grinding of gears, the great door swung open, revealing the sight behind it.

It was a vast, wide plaza. In its very center stood a bronze statue a hundred meters tall. The statue was majestic and immense, its hands gripping a greatsword that was propped on the ground before it.

"What is this?" one of the Celestial Humans asked with a frown. "Isn’t this supposed to be a great tomb? What is this place? A side chamber...?"

The words had barely left his mouth.

THUD!

A muffled thud echoed, making everyone jump.

Then, to their utter astonishment, the hundred-meter-tall bronze statue actually began to move!

The statue lowered its head and opened its eyes. Its two solid pupils glinted with a bronze luster. Then, it opened its mouth, and a magnificent voice boomed forth!

"This is the tomb of the Supreme Emperor Profound Yellow. The Emperor, in his pity for all living beings, has placed a fortune here to be bestowed upon those who are fated to receive it. As you have come, you must undergo a trial. Succeed, and you shall receive a share of this fortune. Afterward, whether you pass or fail, you may proceed to the place of gathering!"