Chapter 1072 (1/2)
Chapter 1072: Penance in the God Sea
”During the following period of time, you can practice here, and the time spent for practice can be self-determined. Though this place is exalted spiritually, it contains plenty of blood essence of great Divine Beasts, hence it is also overbearing. With your level of power, you should perhaps not stay too long. Otherwise, you will inevitably be tainted by the spirit of the blood, and that will be a great disadvantage in obtaining your own pure spiritual energy.”
Mu Chen's gaze was blazing. As he and Nine Nether understood what the beauty clad in palace garments said, they nodded in agreement. Even if the Undying Bird Sovereign Beast had not mentioned this, they were still aware of it. Although the spiritual energy in this land was strong, it also smelled more of blood spirit. If one failed to control themselves, it might be too late before they realized it.
”This space can only be opened from the outside world by the three of us, and as we speak, our spiritual energy gradually diminishes, so this should be the last time we will be appearing in the outside world.”
Mu Chen frowned. So that implies that this will be the last time this space in the God Sea is opened? Once they left, no one could ever enter again.
At that thought, Mu Chen can't help but feel extremely dejected. At this moment in time, he and Nine Nether only had limited power, and it was impossible to completely absorb the spiritual power of this land into their own bodies. They were like two ants that had fallen into a granary. No matter how much space their belly had, they still couldn't finish everything.
As he pondered, Mu Chen felt more unwilling. Looking at the Three Sovereign Beasts, he spoke solemnly, ”This place was the motherland of many elders from the Land of the Divine Beasts. If we just let it disappear with the passing of time, how can it live up to their will?
”Right now, the Great Thousand World is peaceful, but the extraterritorial clans have their eyes on it. They are like hungry wolves, unwilling to remain peaceful. In the future once they initiate another invasion, they will certainly give all they can, and when that time comes, the Great Thousand World will stand at the brink of perishing. In consideration of that, if the younger generations feel as if they have done their part to defend the Great Thousand World as their many elders from the Land of the Divine Beasts did, they will certainly recognize this effort.”
Having heard Mu Chen's momentous words, the three of them, including the beauty clad in palace garments, were left stunned. Their expressions immediately revealed some weighed intentions. Their disdain towards the extraterritorial clans was much deeper than Mu Chen could have expected. The Land of the Divine Beasts was their motherland, but it had been obliterated completely by those extraterritorial clans. Countless members of their own tribe, friends and family, perished in the war.
Now here they were, fallen and no longer able to seek revenge. If they could just utilize their remaining power to set up some obstacles or threats to the extraterritorial clans for the days to come, that would be the one last thing they would want to accomplish.
Nevertheless, the unlocking of this God Sea was not easy. This land had been guarded by the will of countless powerful individuals of the Land of the Divine Beasts. It was hard to forcibly break through from the outside, even if someone like a Heavenly Sovereign wanted to. As their power gradually disappeared, once it was completely gone, it was feared that this space would no longer be able to be unlocked again.
The three locked their gazes, and in that split second, it was as if they had decided something unanimously. The three touched their hands together, and a burst of aura shined through. Finally, a piece of jade crystalized between their palms, and it gave out waves of obscure vibrations.
As the jade piece condensed into its form, Mu Chen and Nine Nether both noticed that their three bodies slowly became illusory, looking weak as if they were about to disappear with the wind.
The beauty clad in palace garments held the jade amulet and handed it over to Mu Chen. She smiled and said, ”You little guy, aren't you just after the power in this land? And here you are, speaking so righteously. But your words are also true. Instead of letting the power of this land be sealed forever, why not pass it down to the future generations. You see, we might even be able to create a powerful one, one strong enough to guard the Great Thousand World.
”This jade amulet holds the last of our power within the three of us. One day, if you feel as though you are worthy enough to inherit the power of this land, you can use it to return here, but be reminded that it can only be used once.”
It was a little embarrassing for Mu Chen, as his thoughts were discerned by the beauty clad in palace garments, but when he noticed that there was no hint of dissatisfaction in her speech but rather a solemn instruction, his expression also became solemn.
He could feel the kind of entrustment and expectation from the Three Sovereign Beasts, which made him feel somewhat humbled. In the ancient times, the Three Sovereign Beasts fell to protect this world. At this very moment, even after they had fallen, they still wanted to give all their might for this piece of land. The kind of righteousness they demonstrated was a spirit Mu Chen couldn't help but commend them for.
The Three Sovereign Beasts could have had more time, but they would rather turn their final power into a chance for Mu Chen to re-enter the land, even if the price paid sped up their dissipation.
Mu Chen respectfully spread his hands and took hold of the jade amulet. He then solemnly cupped his fists, bowed to the Three Sovereign Beasts, and looked dignified. ”If in the future, the Great Thousand World is once again invaded by the extraterritorial clans, I vow to protect it with my life.”
Over the years, Mu Chen had outgrown the once innocent teenager he used to be. Although he had never directly encountered the mysterious and strange extraterritorial clans, from the debris left behind on the remaining ancient battlefields, he could see the obvious clues. They were evil and ferocious, and couldn't coexist in peace with the creatures of the Great Thousand World. Any sign of their aggression would inevitably affect the entire world. By then, even if it was to protect the people around him, he would certainly give everything to fight the extraterritorial clans.
Looking at Mu Chen's solemn face, the Three Sovereign Beasts let out satisfied grins, then nodded and added, ”That being the case, take enough time to practice.”
The beauty clad in palace garments looked at Nine Nether with a gentle gaze in her beautiful eyes. ”I will not be here for long. In the meantime, I might be able to guide you onto the path of evolution of the Undying Bird.”