684 The Reappearance of the Patriarchs (1/2)
One year went by quickly.
For cultivators, one year was the blink of an eye during cultivation, especially for powerhouses waiting outside the entrance of the Mystery Land. Sitting in their camps with their legs crossed, they waited for the return of the members of their sects and for Xu Que to fall into the trap himself!
The year had indeed gone by quickly.
However, for cultivators who hadn't entered their cultivation status, a lot of things had happened the past year. Especially the past few days, for many people had heard some stunning news, which had aroused much discussion.
”I've heard that the Patriarch of the Heaven Horn Ox Tribe has awoken! He's on his way to this Mystery Land!”
”Are you kidding? Is it really necessary to startle those Patriarchs to capture Xu Que?”
”No, it's not because of Xu Que. Apparently Heaven and Earth are about to change drastically. Many sleeping Patriarchs have been inexplicably awaking. The Heaven Horn Ox Tribe has four generations of Patriarchs, and the youngest one has just woken up!”
”What? Heaven and Earth will change drastically? Could it be misfortune is coming?”
”It's hard to say. It depends on whether these Patriarchs are willing to tell us the truth or give us some clues.”
”But the Patriarch of the Heaven Horn Ox Tribe is the first who woke up. Now he is on his way to this place. It is said that he will kill Xu Que personally no matter whether Duan Jiude agrees or not.”
”Holy sh*t! Could he really be so cruel?”
”Nonsense! I heard that Niu Batian, who was killed by Xu Que in the Upflowing Sea, was the only descendant of that Patriarch. That means Xu Que ended that Patriarch's bloodline!”
”So, there will be a good fight soon. I guess that Patriarch is at least at Level 5 of the Form Synthesis Stage. After hundreds of years of sleeping, he should have reached Level 6 of the Form Synthesis Stage. According to Duan Jiude's style, he won't confront the entire Heaven Horn Ox Tribe for Xu Que!”
Many people discussed this topic. Some took pleasure in Xu Que's misfortune, while some shook their heads indifferently. There was also a small amount of people who felt sorry for Xu Que.
People of the Sky Incense Valley chose to stay in that place. They planned to see what would happen to Xu Que at last. After hearing the upcoming arrival of the Heaven Horn Ox Tribe's Patriarch, they sighed and exclaimed in their hearts that this time Xu Que was in deep trouble and would burn himself after stirring up a fire.
However, the next day, someone exclaimed in surprise again outside the Mystery Land.
”Hah-hah, I've got breaking news from the north part of the South Continent! The Patriarch of the Prevailing Wind Pavilion awoke. He will also come here to kill Xu Que!”
”I've also got news from the East Continent. The Patriarchs of the Jiang Family, the Gong Family, the Bai Family and many other sects are awakening. Apparently most of those sects have been cheated by Xu Que. Their Patriarchs are planning to work together to kill Xu Que!”
”My Gosh! The eminent monk of the Dragon Subduing Temple in the West Desert, who has been chanting scriptures on the scripture tower for almost 1,000 years, stopped his chanting and left the tower today. It is said that he is going to convert Xu Que to Buddhism.”
”The Patriarch of the Zhu Family in the North Sea also woke up. He will also come here to seek revenge for his descendants.”
”It is said that the Zhu Family also invited powerhouses of the Roc Tribe. Maybe members of the Roc Tribe will also come here.”
”Holy shit! You gotta be kidding me!”
”This doesn't make sense! Is it really necessary to startle so many Patriarchs just for Xu Que?”
”Nonsense! Actually, everyone knows those Patriarchs are aiming for the Living Holy Tree which has been uprooted by Xu Que!”
”Damn! Is this hearsay for real? Did he uproot the Living Holy Tree on the first island?”
”I suppose so! It is the Living Holy Tree! No wonder so many Patriarchs are so eager to come here!”
”It seems even Duan Jiude is not able to protect that guy anymore!”
…
Several days later, as the discussion became more and more heated, the Patriarch of the Heaven Horn Ox Tribe arrived at last.
With silvery hairs on his head, he looked old but no sign of a wrinkle could be found on his face. Two horns were giving off chilliness on his head.
Some cultivators at lower stages lowered their heads first. They didn't dare to see those horns; otherwise, their eyes might be hurt by the chilliness giving off from the horns!
After the arrival of that Patriarch, he didn't enter the Mystery Land but chose to sit on the top of a hill in the distance to refresh his spirit by closing his eyes speechlessly.
The next day, the Patriarch of the Prevailing Wind Pavilion also arrived.
Just like the Patriarch of the Heaven Horn Ox Tribe, he also said nothing but sat on a hill. There was even no communication between the two Patriarchs. Apparently, they planned to stay here until the closing of the Mystery Land. When Xu Que showed up, they would kill Xu Que instantly.