Chapter 87 - The Daemon King (1/2)
Chapter 87 The Daemon King“This is a natural cavern that belongs to a part of the Lianyun Mountains systems. Rumor has it that the Sunken Jade Tower is hidden a few million feet in the ground, formed from the consolidated Essence of the mountains. Over hundreds and millions of years, the Essence gradually took after a human-like form, bearing a resemblance to a fetus. It’s said that cultivators who come into contact with the Essence will experience a breakthrough in their cultivation. Initially, it was thought that humans were the first ones to discover it. However, a large group of beasts came along as well, thus beginning the longstanding battle between mankind and Beasts for the rights of the Essence, which led to its perpetual depletion.
“About ten million years ago, infuriated by the incidents that had transpired, a powerful figure sealed off the areas teeming with the mountain’s Essence and used a large amount of magic to construct the Sunken Jade Tower. Now, the tower only opens its doors once every fifty years for two months. Only then is the battle finally quelled.” Yin Mengtian continued. “The incidents were recorded by the ancestors from past generations and then included in the archives of the Xiwu Empire.”
Was there such a god-like presence in the world? Someone who could seal off an area and construct the Sunken Jade Tower out of the mountain’s Essence?
Ye Chen began to realize just how uninformed he was. There were far too many unknowns in the world that he had yet to learn.
The boy was now curious about the Essence. Ye Chen wondered how the Essence could create a breakthrough in an individual’s cultivation with mere contact.
“Apart from the Essence, the tower possesses many valuable treasures. During ancient times, many had perished for the sake of the Essence and in doing so, leaving behind countless treasures in their remains. Even if one doesn’t encounter the Essence underground, they would find some valuable ancient loot that could boost their power tremendously. Thus far, people who have ventured into the tower have obtained manuals containing secrets to ancient martial art techniques, relics, and ancient weapons.”
After hearing what Yin Mengtian shared, Ye Chen finally understood the reason many would risk their lives to venture into the tower. It was a place of temptation. According to Yin Mengtian, the more ancient an individual was, the more powerful he was. Of course, as time passed, these powerful figures have disappeared without a trace. Perhaps they had all been reduced to ashes and the only thing that remained were their possessions.
Traversing through the dark passageways for the entire day, the group stopped to savor their rations whenever they were hungry before continuing their journey again. After all, they were peak Ninth Level combatants, they did not need to worry about their stamina.
“Three hours more and we’ll arrive at the entrance of the Sunken Jade Tower.” Ye Chen skimmed through the map with his Astral Body.
Yin Mengtian and the rest were a little baffled. All this while, they had never seen a map in Ye Chen’s hands. How was it possible that he knew the place inside out? The last time the tower’s entrance opened fifty years ago, Ye Chen was not even born yet!
“There’s an open space up ahead. Let’s take a little rest over there.” Ye Chen suggested.
The group forged on another ten minutes before they were greeted by the sight of an open area. The place looked to be a thousand meters wide, flourishing with black colored plantations and overflowing creeks. The top of the cave was pitch black, creating a midnight scenery of sorts. It was as if they had set foot into a new, underground world.
Ye Chen’s Astral Body showed this was a must-pass area for most to get to the Sunken Jade Tower. The beasts who had passed through the area were all Ninth and Tenth Level and above. Likewise, humans too.
“This is a dangerous place. Watch yourselves.” Ye Chen urged. His Astral Body showed hundreds of Ninth Level beasts up ahead and a few Tenth Level beasts. There were also a couple of Tenth Level combatants. It looked like there were many contenders at the tower.
Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh. A few Psyches appeared in response to the presence of Ye Chen’s Astral Body. They appeared to be two or three times stronger than Mingyuan’s Psyche.