1009 Founding Emperors Sword, Qin Mus Mouth (1/2)
The Surging River was the celestial river. Its water gushed endlessly from the other heavens and crashed onto the ground there as it flowed into the ocean in the Primordial Realm.
The Surging River was vast and majestic, its breadth as wide as an ocean. If all of its water was removed, one would see that the river contained heavens belonging to countless water races.
At this moment, the mountains on the two sides of the river trembled like giant waves. These divine mountains were tall and imposing. One could imagine how terrifying the giant creatures beneath the ground were!
Yun Chuxiu's expression changed slightly. She quietly hid behind Qin Mu and muttered, \”Mother Earth… It can't be. Isn't she dead?\”
Shu Jun's expression also changed slightly as he stared at the rise and fall of the mountains on the two sides of the river.
\”Divine King, don't worry. With me around, Mother Earth is unable to see us.\” Divine King Lang Wo's voice traveled over.
Shu Jun became slightly at ease.
The nine heavenly dragons trembled with fear and came to a halt.
The current of the Surging River was indeed ferocious. However, it almost got cut off. Clearly, a giant creature from the shore had dove into the river. Because its body was too big, it stopped the flow of the river.
Boom!
A violent shockwave traveled over, and a giant stone coffin slowly rose from the heart of the river, blocking the path of the Heavenly Dragon Treasure Carriage.
Qin Mu put away the jade bottle and took out the core of the Primordial Tree. He transformed it into a cane as he walked out of the carriage, raising his head to look at that giant stone coffin. The huge roots at the bottom of the coffin were like tentacles, wriggling below the water surface.
\”Celestial Venerable Mu, there are still five years left in our ten-year agreement.\”
A roar came from within the coffin as a terrifying corpse aura flowed out. It should be the corpse of North High Emperor. \”Did you return to revive Mother Earth?\”
Countless fish corpses floated on the river surface. After some time, they suddenly started to move after being infected by the corpse aura.
Qin Mu smiled and said, \”There are still five years left. There's no need for High Emperor to be anxious.\”
\”In that case, why did you wake Mother Earth?\” The corpse in the stone coffin was furious.
\”I'm in trouble and need Mother Earth's help.\”
Qin Mu said with a serious expression, \”Does Mother Earth know that there was once a Celestial Venerable buried in the Primordial Realm?\”
The corpse in the stone coffin fell silent. Beneath the water, the voice of Mother Earth traveled over, drifting erratically as she said faintly, \”The Celestial Venerable that was buried in the Primordial Realm? Are you referring to the Celestial Venerable that was buried 40,000 years ago at the Celestial Venerable Ridge?\”
Qin Mu smiled as he said, \”It should be him. Mother Earth, that man is the Grand Emperor. He has come forth to kill me. I would like to ask Mother Earth to help me stop him.\”
\”He's the Grand Emperor? He's still alive?\”
Mother Earth gave a snort as she said angrily, \”As you know, I'm already dead. Are you trying to get me completely obliterated by asking me to confront the Grand Emperor? There's no one who understands the power of the Grand Emperor better than me!\”
Qin Mu patiently said, \”The Grand Emperor is also dead. There's no need for Mother Earth to worry. The ability of his 40,000-year-old corporeal body won't be too powerful.\”
\”It should still be much stronger than my current state!\”
Qin Mu glanced at the stone coffin and laughed. \”I'm around to help too. That should be enough to handle the Grand Emperor, right?\”
The stone coffin trembled. Clearly, the corpse of North High Emperor was very fearful of the Grand Emperor. Or, more so, the corpse was fearful of the Celestial Venerable.
\”The abilities of the Grand Emperor are peerless. Do you know how many ancient gods died trying to kill him back in the day?\”
The voice of Mother Earth came from beneath the water, sounding furious. \”Why couldn't you behave yourself and remain in the Primordial Realm to work on your cultivation instead of provoking him? You are dead for sure. Wait a moment, I've seen him. His coffin is flying here at great speed, carried by many white skeletons…\”
Qin Mu's heart flickered slightly. The surface of the Surging River became calm like a giant mirror and projected the image of a flying copper coffin carried by many white skeleton gods. It was traveling at great speed, almost moving as fast as the Heavenly Dragon Treasure Carriage.
\”I could really die if I were to stop him.\”
Mother Earth said, \”Back in the day, in order to eliminate the Grand Emperor, there were no less than 10 battles. However, even the final battle wasn't enough to kill him off completely. The Grand Emperor has ways to prevent me from reviving forever, and now I'm unable to fight head-on with him. Unless you bring me back to life…\”
Qin Mu said indifferently, \”If I'm dead, there's no way you can be brought back to life.\”
The Surging River shook violently, its water bursting into the sky. Clearly, Mother Earth was furious.
Qin Mu was unmoved. He said, \”He's also dead. I need you to help me stop him right here. We can't let him take another step towards the east. Mother Earth, can you do it?\”
\”You dare to threaten me?\”
Mother Earth was getting more furious, and waves of heart-gripping roars rang out from within the coffin. The coffin then opened, filthy corpse aura filling the air.
\”Child, come with me to kill the Grand Emperor!\”
Mother Earth gave a roar, shutting the stone coffin as it rose in the air. At the same time, the ground shook as Mother Earth's roots burrowed deep underground, causing the earth and the Surging River to tremble incessantly.
Qin Mu turned and returned to the carriage. Yun Chuxiu was shivering with fear. She tugged at his sleeves and said, \”Darling, when are we leaving this place?\”
Divine King Shu Jun also felt some uneasiness. It was very easy for him to expose his identity, as both the Grand Emperor and Mother Earth had seen him before.
Although the consciousness of Divine King Lang Wo could prevent Mother Earth from seeing them, she was unable to hide from the Grand Emperor.
\”Wait a while more.\”
The God Eye at the heart of Qin Mu's brows opened up as he looked into the distance. He lowered his voice and said, \”I'm unable to put my heart to rest as long as the Grand Emperor is alive. I'll never bring him to Eternal Peace.\”
He frowned and said, \”Strange that Celestial Venerable Xiao hasn't made a move to stop the Grand Emperor. Logically, he should have already taken action. If not for his passivity, I wouldn't have summoned Mother Earth…\”
He used his God Eye to look at the lands far away. That High Emperor stone coffin was flying close to the ground, alongside the Surging River. Waves rolled and crashed on the surface of the river as they moved upstream.
Finally, Qin Mu saw the copper coffin that was flying through the air, being carried by hundreds of white skeleton gods in tattered clothing!