In the depths of the Fallen Battlefield
This was a violent region that would make others feel fearful. The sky here was constantly grey with terrifying Spiritual Energy storms wreaking havoc in every direction. In the path of the Spiritual Energy storms, the mountain peaks would be leveled in an instant. Only some pitch-black mountain peaks could withstand the Spiritual Energy storms. That's because those mountain peaks were made of pure cold steel. Their sturdiness was something that not even an all-out attack from an Eighth Grade Sovereign expert could shatter.
The ground was covered with bottomless abysses that looked like black dragons crawling. The depths of the pitch-black abyss made others feel a chill.
An eerie gale whistled from the abyss, bringing along mournful ghostly cries. Vaguely, one could see some silhouettes floating in the air. Those were the spirits of the experts that had fallen here. However, they had already lost their consciousness and turned into ghost-like existences.
Due to the fact that those things had absorbed the unique energy of the Fallen Battlefield, they still maintained a portion of their strength when they were alive. Furthermore, they were filled with offensive natures and anyone that approached them would be violently attacked.
This area was like a dead zone. There was not a trace of life to be sensed.
Whoosh!
However, this deathly silence was broken today. Suddenly, a hundred thousand feet long streak of light swept over from the dusky sky. Within that light was a majestic and enormous group.
This party was naturally the party of the Great Heaven Domain that had entered the depths of the Fallen Battlefield under the Sky Vulture Emperor's support.
Although they had the support of the Sky Vulture Emperor, they were extremely cautious.
However, the army was extremely cautious. They did not even dare to fly at high altitudes. They could only fly close to the ground at a low altitude.
But even so …
The Sky Vulture Emperor would change his route every time they travelled a certain distance. Some of the routes were even longer, but they managed to avoid the regions where the Spiritual Energy storms were wreaking havoc.
The Spiritual Energy storms in the depths of the Fallen Battlefield were more than a hundred times more terrifying than the outside.
The party of the Great Heaven Domain would probably be completely annihilated.
That was the might of the heavens.
Even the Sky Vulture Emperor could only barely protect himself.
But even with the support of the Sky Vulture Emperor, it was impossible for them to avoid all of the Spiritual Energy storms. But fortunately, the Sky Vulture Emperor had already expected it. When some unavoidable Spiritual Energy storms were about to arrive,
Thus, he led the party of the Great Havenlaw Domain to hide in a massive black mountain.
Wu wu.
While the army was temporarily hiding, Mu Chen and the rest stood at the entrance of the cave. At this moment, the dark-grey Spiritual Energy storm had already covered the skies and earth as it wreaked havoc. Even space had started to distort from the storm.
Mu Chen, Jiu You and the other various Kings wore grave expressions as they looked at the Spiritual Energy storm wreaking havoc outside and felt inwardly fearful. That's because they could sense how terrifying the Spiritual Energy storm was. If they were to be swept into it, it would be hard for them to escape death.
"Fortunately, when the Domain Lord and the rest were searching for the Earth Sovereign Realm Treasury, they didn't find anything.
Otherwise, we would have been completely annihilated by now, "Jiu You sighed.
They had experienced numerous bitter battles in the Fallen Battlefield.
But in the end, they managed to make it through. But right now, if they weren't careful, then all their hard work would go down the drain.
Mu Chen gently nodded his head. The depths of the Fallen Battlefield was extremely dangerous.
It was no wonder why the Sky Vulture Emperor would be so cautious.
He looked at the dusky world outside and squinted his eyes.
Perhaps it was because his will had gradually grown stronger, but his senses had also become exceptionally sharp. Therefore, he was able to sense that there seemed to be quite a number of extremely obscure fluctuations hidden in this world.
That fluctuation was filled with an extremely dangerous feeling, which made Mu Chen not dare to probe too much, fearing that he would attract a disaster. In this place, if he wasn't careful, he might not be able to get out of this place.
"In the ancient times, when the Fiend Clans invaded the Great Thousand World, this was a huge battlefield. According to the information recorded in the ancient books, the number of Earth Sovereign Realm powerhouses that fell in the Great Thousand World could be counted with two hands. That's not counting those Earth Sovereign Realm powerhouses of the Fiend Clans that fell." The Sky Vulture Emperor faintly smiled.
When Mu Chen and the rest heard that, they inwardly smacked their lips. The number of Earth Sovereign Realm powerhouses in the Northern Region wasn't even enough. Thus, one could tell how terrifying the scale of the ancient invasion was, since it had truly swept through the entire Great Thousand World.
"Lord Sky Vulture Emperor, how long will it take for us to reach the Earth Sovereign Realm Legacy discovered by the Domain Ruler?" The Asura King looked at the Sky Vulture Emperor and asked.
"According to this speed, it should take another two days."
The Sky Vulture Emperor said. If he was alone, then his speed would naturally be several times faster. But right now, he still had such a massive army.
"Furthermore, if you sense any abnormal spatial fluctuations along the way, do not trigger them. There are too many experts that have fallen here, and most of them would hide in the torn space before they died. Although their consciousnesses have dissipated, due to the unique circumstances of the Fallen Battlefield, they could still retain their physical bodies. Furthermore, they still possess some of the strength that they had when they were alive. If they're awakened, they will frantically attack." The Sky Vulture Emperor reminded.
"Previously, when the Spiritual Pupils Emperor and I probed, we had awakened a soul. Even with the two of us joining forces, we could only barely force it back."
"Yes!"
When everyone heard his words, their hearts trembled. Even the Sky Vulture Emperor and the Spiritual Pupils Emperor could only protect themselves. The strength of that soul when it was alive was probably at least at the Ninth Grade Sovereign Realm. It might even be half a step into the Earth Sovereign Realm. The depths of the Fallen Battlefield was truly filled with danger at every step.
The army waited for the Spiritual Energy storm to dissipate before continuing their journey. But the journey ahead was still filled with obstructions. If it wasn't for the Sky Vulture Emperor leading the way, according to Mu Chen and the rest's estimations, there wouldn't be more than a handful of them that could survive.
Although the journey was slow and arduous, it was still a daunting experience without any mishaps.
By the end of the second day, the army had finally passed through many towering black mountain peaks. Soon after.
Thereafter, they were greatly shocked by the scene before them.
The Spiritual Energy storm that wreaked havoc behind the black mountains had suddenly disappeared. It was so much so that even the Spiritual Energy here had turned abnormally quiet.
But what made Mu Chen and the rest shocked wasn't the silence, but the fact that the heavens and earth before them were in a shattered state.
It was as if space had been torn apart by a terrifying power with numerous black cracks.
It was like a sinister mouth that was wriggling between the heavens and earth.
Through the black cracks, a faint light could be vaguely seen.
Mu Chen and the rest seemed to have seen a massive black pyramid quietly floating in the depths of the shattered space.
That black pyramid was indescribably massive. Compared to it, Mu Chen and the rest were akin to specks of dust. A shock enveloped over, causing countless people to feel their scalps going numb.
"That black pyramid is the Earth Sovereign Realm Treasury that we have discovered." The Sky Vulture Emperor sighed as he looked at the shattered space before him.
"According to our estimations, the space here should have been torn apart by a terrifying Spiritual Energy fluctuation in the Ancient Era.
According to our estimations, there must have been a Greater Earth Sovereign that had fallen here. "
"Greater Earth Sovereign?"
Mu Chen and the rest sucked in a cold breath. Right now, their Domain Ruler, which was Mandala, was only a Lesser Earth Sovereign.
Compared to a Greater Earth Sovereign, there was an entire level of difference.
Naturally, it was impossible to find an existence of such a level in the Northern Region. Otherwise, the situation in the Northern Region wouldn't be so balanced. A Greater Earth Sovereign was sufficient to change the situation in the Northern Region.
"You guys are finally here."
Just when Mu Chen and the rest were shocked by the black pyramid in the shattered space, the space before them slightly fluctuated and a tender and familiar voice resounded. Three silhouettes appeared in the distorted space with a petite figure. It was the Domain Ruler of the Great Heaven Domain, Mandala, with the Sleeping Emperor and Spiritual Pupils Emperor following behind her.
"We pay our respects to the Domain Ruler!"
When Mandala appeared, the various Kings immediately paid their respects and the massive army behind her had also knelt down.
Mandala gently waved her hand as her golden pupils looked at Mu Chen, who was amongst the various Kings. A smear of astonishment flashed on her face as she smiled. "You've become a Battle Formation Master?"
Mu Chen nodded his head with a smile.
"Haha. Not only has Mu Chen become a Battle Formation Master, but the Battle Formation Master of the Netherworld Palace has also died in his hands. Mu Chen's contributions in this Hunting War cannot go unnoticed."
The Sky Vulture Emperor smiled as he narrated Mu Chen's performance in the Hunting War to the Sky Vulture Emperor.
"Oh?"
Hearing the Sky Vulture Emperor's words, Mandala, the Sleeping Emperor and Spiritual Pupils Emperor were a little startled. They never expected that Mu Chen, whose strength wasn't outstanding amongst the various Kings, would have such a dazzling performance in this Hunting War.
"That means that we have gathered enough Fallen Origin Pellets?" A smile appeared on Mandala's face. She was clearly pleased and satisfied with Mu Chen's performance.
"A total of over 400,000 Fallen Origin Pellets are all here." The Sky Vulture Emperor waved his hand and a Universe Bracelet flew towards Mandala.
When Mandala received it, she briefly sensed it and the smile on her face grew even denser. Thereafter, she turned her head and looked at the cracks in the sky with her golden pupils as she deeply breathed out, "Now, we can try to break the seal."
Mu Chen and the rest followed Mandala's gaze. At this moment, they realised that there were ancient runes appearing in the cracks. Those runes had formed into a barrier that sealed the shattered space.
"Mhm?"
Mu Chen stared at those ancient runes and his heart suddenly trembled. He could sense that the Spiritual Compass that he had obtained in the Fallen Battlefield was boiling at this moment.
The changes had caused Mu Chen's eyes to narrow and his heartbeat abruptly increased. That's because he suddenly recalled what Senior Xiao Qingyun had said. The Spiritual Compass would lead him to the ruins of the Fourth Hall Master of the Ancient Haven Palace.
That also meant that the black pyramid in the shattered space was left behind by the Fourth Hall Master of the Ancient Haven Palace?!
(To be continued)
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