Chapter 714
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Eight prodigies took their positions at the eight directions, with two jade pendants at the center, radiating intricate spiritual patterns that extended outward. On the ground, these patterns spread like a sky full of starlight pouring down.
Amidst the continuous rumbling, eight extremely complex marks, like brands, appeared on the surface of the mountains at a height of ten zhang, glowing with a blood-red hue. At this moment, the world seemed to lose its color, as if only these marks existed within this area. The eight marks resembled eight ancient characters.
Li Xinhen and Li Xinyue exchanged glances and both felt a surge of joy. It was real! This place was indeed the ancient tomb of Li Yun. The sealing technique used here was a unique skill of Li Yun from the past.
The rumbling continued as the spiritual patterns emanating from the jade pendants released beams of light that shone upon the ground. The earth trembled and gradually, cracks began to spread. Then, a tower spire pierced through the ground. The rumbling grew louder and more deafening. The spire emerged to a height of one zhang before stopping abruptly. The two jade pendants dimmed and were retrieved by Li Xinhen and Li Xinyue.
“Bone Force Tower!”
“It’s truly the ancient tomb of Li Yun!”
“I never expected that after searching for so many years, we would actually find it this time!”
Disciples from all sides exclaimed in astonishment, crowding forward. Xu Wen, seeing the exposed spire, was also surprised and said, “The Bone Force Tower, a famous heavenly-grade treasure of the Li Clan, was taken by Li Yun. It seems this place is indeed the ancient tomb of Li Yun.”
“This tower is highly suitable as the eye of a sealing array. I see the patterns on the spire are damaged. It must be due to the passage of time…”
Xu Wen chuckled, patted Ye Wushuang, and said, “Brother Ye, it seems this trip wasn’t in vain. The Bone Force Tower is beyond repair, but Li Yun, who used it as the seal for his tomb, must have left behind something truly remarkable.”
“And look at those jade pendants Li Xinhen and Li Xinyue took out. They are extraordinary. They easily broke the array and revealed the spire. What does this mean?”
“It means the Li Clan must have received some information and were well-prepared.”
“Hehe, this is getting interesting. The ancient map is in the hands of the warriors from the Tianji Mansion. The Li Clan must have known in advance. This time… it’s definitely a fierce competition!”
“But in the end, the ones who will gain the great fortune will definitely be us two!”
Once Xu Wen started talking, he couldn’t stop.
At this moment, the crowd in the valley below had already entered through the exposed spire, opening the top of the tower and following the entrance one by one…
After a long while, the valley became quiet as the hundred or so figures disappeared.
Xu Wen chuckled and said, “Brother Ye, shall we go?”
“What’s the rush?”
Ye Wushuang replied patiently, “They are the obvious ones, but there must be more in the shadows. Let’s wait a bit longer.”
The news had spread so widely that people from the Tianyan Empire, the Li Clan, the Tianji Mansion, the Shengdan Sect, and the Chi Yan Empire all knew about it.
There must be others who knew as well!
However, these people had not revealed themselves yet.
After about ten minutes, several figures in the northwest direction of the valley, where Ye Wushuang and Xu Wen were, could no longer contain themselves and rushed into the valley.
“Wow, it’s Qian Guxing from the Daqian Empire!”
Xu Wen couldn’t help but exclaim in astonishment, “This guy is also a tough character, incredibly formidable.”
Ye Wushuang said nothing.
Qian Guxing, with a few others, stood in front of the spire, glancing around.
Obviously, he was also aware that there must be others lying in wait.
Qian Guxing looked at his companions and said, “Never mind, let’s go in and see for ourselves.”
The figures disappeared into the tower…
Another fifteen minutes passed.
A group of more than ten people emerged again.
The leader, a young man in a white robe and a jade crown, with his long hair flowing freely, looked ethereal and otherworldly.
“Wow, it’s the Taiqing Palace’s Tai Shengzi!”
Xu Wen shrank back and said, “This guy has an incredibly strong talent. I think he will definitely have a place among the top seven.”
Ye Wushuang also glanced at the young man in white, but said nothing.
After Tai Shengzi led his group inside, Ye Wushuang and Xu Wen continued to wait.
Another fifteen minutes passed.
Xu Wen said, “It’s about time. Those who were going to come have arrived.”
“Qin Jianzong’s Lv Qingsong, after you killed Qingshan, the prodigies from the Seven Sects are basically all here!”
Ye Wushuang, however, said, “Li Wenbo from Lingjian Mountain, I haven’t seen him.”
Hearing this, Xu Wen was taken aback, scratched his head, and chuckled, “Li Wenbo? He’s nothing. Don’t listen to the hype outside. Compared to these guys, Li Wenbo is not even worth mentioning.”
Ye Wushuang looked at Xu Wen with a strange expression, but in the end, said nothing. The two of them headed straight for the valley.
As the two disappeared into the spire, more than twenty figures emerged on the mountaintop.
“This Ye Wushuang, he really knows how to be patient!”
The leader, with a cold tone, said.
This group was from the Tianyang Empire and the Gufeng Empire.
Brother and sister Du Mingxing and Du Mingyue, as well as Gu Ruochen, Feng Chengyu, and Feng Yanran, were all among them.
These individuals were the most outstanding heavenly pride of the two empires.
Gu Ruochen sneered, “The spiritual value points on Ye Wushuang should have reached a terrifying level. This time, killing him is the main goal, and exploring the ancient tomb of Li Yun is secondary!”
Hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.
More than twenty people headed towards the valley.
Now, the ancient tomb of Li Yun had attracted all the prodigies and heavenly pride from various sides.
Inside the tower.
Ye Wushuang and Xu Wen entered the tower.
The exposed part was the highest section of the tower. Inside, they saw a room with a diameter of three zhang. There were several doorways around the room, all of which had been opened.
Apparently, the people who arrived earlier might have left through different doorways.
Xu Wen looked at Ye Wushuang and chuckled, “Brother Ye, which door should we take?”
Ye Wushuang, however, stared at Xu Wen and said directly, “We are strangers and I have no intention of forming an alliance with you. Let’s part ways here.”
With that, Ye Wushuang chose a doorway and walked in.
Behind the doorway was a long corridor. The corridor was spiral-shaped, and the stairs extended downward, leading to the underground. On both sides of the stairs were stone walls, embedded with glowing jade stones that cast a dim light, making the area dark but not pitch-black.
“Brother Ye, wait for me!”
In a short while, Xu Wen’s voice rang out again.
Ye Wushuang felt helpless.
This guy was like a piece of dog-skin plaster, sticking to him and impossible to shake off!
He gave Ye Wushuang a dangerous vibe. Even if Ye Wushuang could win in a fight against him, it would likely come at a great cost. At this moment, it was clearly unwise to engage in a battle with Xu Wen.
“What do you want by following me?” Ye Wushuang, gripping his sword, turned around and said coldly.
