Chapter 262 - Master, Youre A Good Person! (2/2)
The Soul Pearl flew to the depths of the sea.
“Master, why are you hiding inside this pearl?”
“It’s because someone framed Master. I was trapped here by those bad guys who made this Soul Pearl.”
“Master, didn’t you say you won’t be bullied after becoming a devil?”
“Ahem, that’s…”
“Master, you’re a good person.”
“You’re not allowed to say that Master is a good person. Master is a devil. I’ll hit anyone who says that I’m a good person!
Ye Chen followed the instructions on the parchment roll and shuttled through another tunnel in the ancient tomb. He could feel that he was climbing up and getting closer to the ground.
With his right hand pressed to his chest, Ye Chen gently held the Illusory Pearl. He seemed to be able to feel Little Tanuki’s warmth.
From that moment, Ye Chen seemed to have a deeper understanding of his feelings. He had not realized that Little Tanuki was irreplaceable in his heart until he felt that he was going to lose her.
“I only understand what true feelings are now.” Ye Chen realized a lot of things. He raised his head with firm eyes. At this moment, he had grown and matured.
Sometimes, growth was an instant thing.
Along the long tunnel, Ye Chen’s every move contained a trace of Absolute Martial Truth. It was as if he became one with his surroundings. His aura also seemed to have become stronger.
The Binding Array was still operating on the Exclusion Zone island.
Outside the array, the Xiwu Empire Earthly Venerable Rank masters tried several times to break into the Binding Array, but the array formed a powerful rebounding force which made it difficult for them to advance.
Great Emperor Mingwu, Nie Qingyun, the old man transformed from the Eclipsing Firebird, and the Golden Sun Condor tried to break through the array together from inside but they all failed. The array formed a huge restrictive space making it tough for them to break through the seals. The surrounding scenery was constantly changing, making them wonder where the center of the array was.
Great Emperor Mingwu rose in the air and bombarded the surrounding rocks and trees.
“Boom boom boom!” Palm energy dispersed everywhere, cracking trees and stones.
However, the array continued to operate and the trees and stones were soon restored to their original form.
This scene made him pause. “Could it be that everything we see is an illusion?
After several attacks, Great Emperor Mingwu found that the Celestial Chi in his body flowed quickly and a feeling of weakness surged up from within. He gradually understood why this array could continue to operate. The array needed Celestial Chi to run but it could not draw Celestial Chi from the outside. Instead, it was the Celestial Chi in their bodies that maintained the operation of this array!
With a grunt, the old man swiftly transformed into a large bird twice the size of the Golden Sun Condor with a wingspan of several tens of meters. Its entire body burned with flames as it roared upward and opened its mouth to spit out pillars of fire. The fire shot out and burned everything it touched.
“What a powerful flame!” Great Emperor Mingwu was frightened at the heat of the flames on the Eclipsing Firebird. It turned out that this mysterious old man who came along with Nie Qingyun was a transformed Celestial Beast. The power and aura on its body made him awestruck.
Great Emperor Mingwu was somewhat shocked. Why did such a powerful Celestial Beast as well as Nie Qingyun obey Ye Chen? He thought for a long time and finally secretly made a decision to ensure the continuation of the Yin Royal Tribe and the Xiwu Empire.
Rather than relying on those arrogant martial arts families of the Central Empire, the Yin Royal Tribe was better off taking refuge behind Ye Chen. The mysterious Beastmasters might be standing behind Ye Chen!
Although the flames of the Eclipsing Firebird were fierce, it still could not break through the array. After a while, it also started to pant.
In the center of the array, the wounds on Zuoqiu Gongye’s body had already recovered. He was also shocked to see the powerful flames being spewed out from the Eclipsing Firebird. He was worried that the array would be destroyed but was relieved to see the flames slowly extinguishing. The trees in the sea of fire were still safe and sound.
“Although I was implicated by Tuoba Yan, I have to say that his array really is amazing.” Zuoqiu Gongye sighed. Without this array, he would be no match for those four guys at all. Looking at Mingwu, Nie Qingyun, and the others, he smirked. “It won’t be that simple to break through the array. Struggle! The more you struggle, the faster your Celestial Chi drains. In a few days, I’ll come and collect your corpses!”
From time to time, loud rumbling noises sounded from underground. The earth shook constantly like landslides were occurring, making Zuoqiu Gongye slightly worried. He was unwilling to stay in this Exclusion Zone for too long.
‘I wonder if this array has any more secrets. Can I use it to attack Mingwu and the others?’
Zuoqiu Gongye closed his eyes and sensed his surroundings. The center of the array was full of chi flow that seemed to be able to be moved with Celestial Chi. In the past, Tuoba Yan had moved a thousand kilogram stone in the array with one palm before. Inspiration flashed in Zuoqiu Gongye’s eyes as a cold sneer appeared on the corners of his mouth.
“Old Mingwu, Nie Qingyun, and those two birdbrains, there’s no more use in struggling against your death! Mingwu, I’ve never thought that an emperor like you would risk your life in the Exclusion Zone personally. Tsk tsk, what a shame. If you die here, all your wealth and riches will vanish into thin air. It’s said that there are seventy-two concubines in the imperial harem, and each one looks as beautiful as a fairy. Don’t worry, I’ll take good care of your wife and children.” Zuoqiu Gongye’s odd cackling laugh echoed in the middle of the array.