Chapter 255 - Emperor Ming’s Sword (1/2)

Tantai Ling went down the stairs, observing that there were heaps of dried bones on both sides. Some of these bones had belonged to workmen whose hands were still holding metal shovels and the likes. It seemed that they had died here after the tomb was built. Other bones were those of experts who had come exploring, killed by an unknown presence.

Ye Chen stepped forward. There was a loud crackle as some of the bones were crushed to powder under his foot.

The dull echoes reverberated along the stairs for a long time, heading toward the distant underground depths.

Ye Chen was slightly startled and treaded even more lightly.

“These stairs might have some mechanisms set up.” Tantai Ling’s voice came up from below. From the depths, waves of sinister chill surged up. Currently, not even she would dare to act carelessly.

Hiss hiss!

A high-pitched sound suddenly came up from below.

Ye Chen raised his eyebrows, not knowing what monster was ascending from the depths. He drew the Hell Rupture Sword.

Shortly, Ye Chen saw faint shadows spurting toward their direction.

“These are ordinary dark spirits!” Tantai Ling cautioned. These ordinary dark spirits were not very formidable. Her white gauze lashed out and struck these dark spirits. Bang bang bang! They instantly exploded one after another.

A few dark spirits with stronger capabilities evaded the white gauze and lunged at Tantai Ling with wide jaws and flashing claws, looking malevolent.

Tantai Ling raised the divine trident in her hand and swiped it through the air. Beams of Seven-colored Divine Ray shot out.

These Seven-colored Divine Rays hit the dark spirits and erupted. The dark spirits howled miserably as they struggled, then were devoured by the Seven-colored Divine Rays and reduced to ashes.

The entire flight of stairs was shrouded in the Seven-colored Divine Rays which were extremely dazzling.

Each Seven-colored Divine Ray contained the Law of Martial Truth and overwhelming power. These dark spirits were Mystique Venerable Rank at least, but they could not withstand a single blow from this divine light.

Tantai Ling’s strength had astonished Ye Chen to no end. He tightened his grip on the Hell Rupture Sword and his veins popped out along his arms. This indicated his internal emotional turmoil. If he had this sort of power, all these would not have happened for sure and Little Tanuki and Little Wingsy would not be dead!

Threads of dark energy circulated among the Nine Astra. Ye Chen knew that this came from the demonic psyche that was born from his thirst for power.

Ye Chen called upon his conscience, not allowing himself to be eaten away by his demonic psyche. He did not know how long he could hold on.

“Let’s go.” Tantai Ling shot a glance at Ye Chen. She had detected Ye Chen’s abnormal state as well, but she did not mention it. Thick layers of Water-type Celestial Chi had enveloped her body as she flew downward.

Ye Chen followed close behind.

Bang bang bang!!!

On their way, they had encountered countless dark spirits. Before these spirits could even touch Tantai Ling, they were struck by the Seven-colored Divine Rays. They shrieked pitifully as they disintegrated and dispersed.

They walked deeper into the ground for a few hundred meters and reached a tunnel. Peering forward, there was only pitch darkness. They could not see what was up ahead.

There was a three-meter-tall stone tablet in front of the tunnel. On it were bold, cursive, ancient words – Tomb of Emperor Ming. Death to All Intruders.

“Emperor Ming? So, it’s him.” Tantai Ling was rather stunned.

“Who’s Emperor Ming?”

“Emperor Ming was a Peerless Power of ancient times, tens of thousands of years ago. His strength was out of this world, far exceeding what our generation could hope for. However, during his cultivation, he died after being invaded by his demonic psyche. His clan members built seven tombs for him, which were later plundered. These tomb raiders wanted to dig up the belongings of Emperor Ming, but countless of them were injured or killed without gaining anything. Those seven tombs were all fake. I don’t know if this one is real,” Tantai Ling said. “In an ancient book of the Sea Demon Clan, there were some records of this.”

The seven fake tombs had lured countless people to their deaths and who knew whether this one was real or fake? Regardless of which, there must be all sorts of dangers within.

“Stay fifteen meters behind me. If we activate any mechanisms, whether you live or die is up to your luck.” Tantai Ling was as tranquil as water as she took the first step into the tunnel.