Nine Yang Alchemy Emperor-Chapter 1138 - 1148: Deep Within the Maze

"There's no other way, we have to enter the underground palace." Scholar Qin Jian was the first to break through here; he must have collected quite a bit of Soul Loss Sand.

The owner of the Immortal Tomb spared no effort in constructing this tomb.

Back then, when Scholar Qin Jian tried to obtain the Reincarnation Treasure Pearl, he fell victim to a curse. In fact, there was no need to search for the Soul Loss Sand outside; it was available directly within the Immortal Tomb.

It just depends on whether you can make it here.

If you can't get here, dying is just fate's decree.

Not being able to pass through numerous trials naturally means you aren't qualified to obtain the Sword Emperor's legacy within the Immortal Tomb.

"But with Granny Meng guarding it, how do we get inside?" Chief Clerk Feihong and the others seemed somewhat fearful of Granny Meng, especially given her terrifying performance at Naihe Bridge before.

Just playing the flute was enough to enchant the souls of a group of experts, turning everyone into her puppets, killing each other.

At that time, it was only one of her Dharma Bodies.

Now guarding the entrance to the underground palace, if it's her true self, probably everyone combined wouldn't be enough to withstand her.

"Although this old hag is strange, she's not unbeatable. We four Upper Earth Immortals join forces, together we can surely suppress her. As long as we get into the underground palace, we'll be safe. Staying outside, attacked from both front and back, will be a dead-end."

Scholar Qin Jian has far-sighted wisdom, always able to make the right choice in dangerous situations.

In this respect, Chu Feng is very similar to him.

In fact, Scholar Qin Jian takes special care of Chu Feng, not only out of gratitude for saving his life but also for another reason. The two share many common traits and appreciate each other.

The saying 'heroes admire each other' is probably well represented here.

"Forcing our way into the underground palace, the danger shouldn't be small!" Chief Clerk Feihong was still a bit hesitant; coming this far has absolutely been out of nine lives.

Just then, ghosts began emerging from the Black River.

The Black River Ghost King and Wailing Ghost King's subordinates, the Ghost Generals, and Ghost Soldiers, were rushing over.

The human experts who broke in here now have no escape route left.

"If we don't break in now, the situation will only worsen. If you don't want to join forces, then don't blame me for being unreasonable." Scholar Qin Jian was a bit angry, with too many mouths to feed.

Now they are moving together as a large group, which easily leads to disagreements.

"I'm willing to join forces!" Ye agreed.

"And I'm no coward!" Blind Chang also agreed, expressing willingness to team up with Scholar Qin Jian.

Blind Chang's strange eyes looked at Chief Clerk Feihong, unclear whether he could be seen. But his face clearly showed a contemptuous expression, with a mocking look.

Chief Clerk Feihong was already at odds with Blind Chang, and now the other three Upper Earth Immortals all agreed.

He was the only one lagging behind, which made him appear cowardly.

Provoked by Blind Chang's expression, he immediately got angry, "I shall accompany the gentlemen with my life, never to weaken the prestige of the City Lord Mansion." He had moved from his former strong position to becoming the weakest among the four Upper Earth Immortals.

Attempting to use the City Lord Mansion to bolster his prestige.

Unfortunately, the effect was less than satisfactory.

On one hand, they were in the Immortal Tomb, not Sword Immortal City. On the other hand, scholar Qin Jian and the others were no cowards; the City Lord Mansion couldn't intimidate them.

"Listen, all of you, if you want to live, follow us and charge inside together. There's only one chance; if we don't get in, the four of us won't turn back to save you."

With that said, Scholar Qin Jian and others began preparations, quickly approaching the entrance to the underground palace.

Previously, at the end of Naihe Bridge, they faced the illusionary underground palace. This time, they're also concerned it might be a false palace ahead.

Yet, rushing all the way up close, nothing unfortunate happened.

"This palace is real; it seems we've entered the core area of the Immortal Tomb. Even if we don't obtain the Sword Emperor's legacy within the tomb, it's enough to boast about for a lifetime."

Scholar Qin Jian has ventured into Immortal Tombs for most of his life, surviving by fortune, but has never obtained the Sword Emperor's legacy. Not even accessing the core area of the tomb has undoubtedly been a great regret.

Now finally having the chance to enter the tomb's core forbidden area, he feels extremely excited.

And in high spirits.

"Those who enter the underground palace will die!" The old woman didn't play the Jade Flute this time but spoke instead.

Her voice devoid of the slightest human emotion.

Chu Feng kept a close eye on the old woman, trying to determine whether she was human or ghost.

To no avail.

"Mokeboer, tell me, is this old woman human or ghost?" Chu Feng instinctively sought advice from the all-knowing Demon Eye Evil Spirit King.

Yet no response came.

He attempted calling several times, but still, no response from the Demon Eye Evil Spirit King.

Chu Feng even sensed that the Demon Eye Evil Spirit King seemed to tremble in fear.

Pondering silently, what happened to the Demon Eye Evil Spirit King? Could it be afraid of the old woman?

Just then, Scholar Qin Jian and the four Upper Earth Immortals began their attack.

Any one of them alone could sweep in all directions. Now the four joined forces, an earth-shaking move.

Boom!

Their Sword Domain combined, crushing directly towards the old woman. Each of them slashed out a sword light, striking the old woman. Facing such terror, the old woman's chicken-claw-like withered hands rose.

She seemed to hold a token in her hand.

A wave of green energy swept lightly. The joint attack of the four Upper Earth Immortals was astonishingly stopped by her.

"Quick, get inside!"

Ye Yanying and Blind Chang simultaneously urged their descendants.

As for others' life and death, they simply didn't care.

Chu Feng, among all, reacted the fastest. With a swish, going at full throttle, he was the first to break in.

Even Ye Wu was a step slower.

At this point, Ye Yanying attacked the old woman with an Elixir.

Boom!

The old woman was sealed within the elixir's power.

The strike just now must have been a Sealing Elixir. It emitted a green light, likely a wood attribute Talismanic Elixir.

Actually, truly powerful Sealing Elixirs are formed from the forces of darkness or light.

"Go!"

The four Upper Earth Immortals dared not battle the old woman further, almost at once rushing into the underground palace.

At this moment, Chu Feng was the first to break in. He pitifully discovered he was lost.

Thinking he could see coffins or something upon entry, unexpectedly he entered a labyrinth.

He wandered aimlessly and quickly lost his way.

The labyrinth here is very unique, unlike ordinary wall-structured mazes.

It's composed of one enclosed burial chamber after another.

Each chamber has four doors, seemingly leading everywhere.

But after checking several chambers, you'll find you're merely walking in circles, soon returning to the starting point.