Chapter 187 Nine Realms of the Archean Eon (2/2)

Fengxi's eyes gleamed. ”Oh, is that so? Would normal humans be capable of withstanding the force of the Jade Qing Seven? Would normal humans possess long extinct ancient cultivation methods? Would normal humans be so calm after learning information about thousands of years ago?”

”This old man investigated me?” Xiao Chen frowned. Right then, the Elder of the Pavilion of Thoughts walked over to him and sighed. ”The natural law is vast and all-encompassing. It's not up to mortals to pry into its secrets. Nothing is too bizarre in this world. For example, who knew that the starlight we see is light coming from stars millions and millions of years ago? Young man, you must not be someone from our era.”

Stupefied, Xiao Chen felt as if he was submerged into a pond of ice-cold water. His mysterious resurrection thousands of years after his death remained his greatest secret. He had never told anyone about this and yet these old men were able to guess it. For some reason, he felt that he must not admit to this. His guts told him that he must not admit that he was someone from thousands of years ago.

The Elder of the Pavilion of Thoughts said, ”The battle between gods and devils thousands of years ago brought the six realms to the brink of destruction. That was the end of an era that couldn't be prevented and yet, young man, you were able to escape that calamity. That's enough to prove that even if you didn't have the blood of the ancient gods in you, you're a descendant of ancient devils. Perhaps, you may have the blood of both.”

Emotions surged even more violently inside Xiao Chen after hearing this. He tried his best to calm down. In his previous life, he was a mere orphan abandoned at the bottom of the Mystic Cyan Mountain. His master adopted him and taught him literacy, phonetics, unrivaled cultivation methods. How could he be some kind of god, much less a devil?

Right now, it seemed that these old men had some sort of secret purpose. Since time immemorial, immortals and devils could never coexist. Were they planning to do something to harm him? He immediately smiled and said, ”What a joke, Senior. Look, you inexplicably brought my sister here and are now refusing to let me leave. If I'm truly a god or devil as you say, shouldn't I be subduing you right now?”

The Elder of the Pavilion of Swords sneered. ”If we give you another three years, you might have the courage to do so.”

Xiao Chen gave an awkward smile. He truly wanted to beat Fengxi up right now. Fengxi coughed twice and smiled. ”Young friend, didn't you come to the Middle Continent to find out what happened thousands of years ago? Don't tell me that you're not at all interested in seeing the one-half of the scroll.”

Xiao Chen thought he should stop while he was ahead. There was no need to play games anymore. He said, ”Then please lead the way, Senior.” Right then, the silent Elder of the Pavilion of Laws stood up. He was dressed in a red robe and appeared majestic without being stern as he said, ”This is no small matter, young man. You must make a vow not to reveal the contents of the ancient scroll.”

Xiao Chen chuckled. ”If you can't trust me, why summon me here?” The old men exchanged looks. Feng Xi said, ”Forget it. We must not doubt who we need help from. Young friend, please come with me.”

They walked toward the rear hall, all the way to its deepest end. Fengxi and the three Elders worked together to open a Barrier. Behind the Barrier was a walled-in path that presumably led to a different world. For some reason, however, Xiao Chen felt a wave of sorrow that instantly invaded his every nook. He couldn't help feeling like he wanted to weep loudly.

”How did you discover one-half of the scroll, Senior Fengxi?”

”Well, back then I found the bones of an ancient Immortal King. The Immortal King protected one-half of the scroll in his embrace. I'm sure that he had suffered quite grievous injuries when he was still alive.”

Strangely, Xiao Chen felt an even deeper stab of pain. ”Did you bring the Immortal King's bones back with you as well, Senior?”

Fengxi blushed. ”Well... You'll find out once you're inside.” The group of people immediately walked through the walled-in path.

It was dim inside the walled-in path. Inexplicably, Xiao Chen's sorrow gradually worsened. He could subtly feel a familiar wisp of breath coming from the end of the path.

The breath was so familiar and amiable as if it had been dwelling on his mind and in his dreams all along. He told himself that no matter what he would see later, no matter what would happen, he must control his emotions.