Free Web NovelChapter 729: Chapter 727: The True Hidden Treasure
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"Kill!"
Within the Wind Emperor’s cave dwelling, amidst the flickering storm, furious shouts echoed continuously.
Powerful spiritual energy erupted at this moment, and immediately, the armies of several top factions from the Blood Rock Realm charged forward. Their fierce attacks were unleashed without restraint, slicing through the storm army’s ranks like sharp blades, forcibly tearing apart their formation.
The howling wind roared across the battlefield, and the storm army engaged in a brutal clash with the invading experts.
"Let’s go."
Seeing this, Mo Yu moved without hesitation, dashing into the storm army’s torn formation. To reach the depths of the cave dwelling, he had to pass through this battlefield.
As Mo Yu entered the storm army’s ranks, violent gales howled around him. Immediately, shadowy figures lunged toward him—these were warriors wielding wind spears. Their bodies were shrouded in storms, their features obscured, yet their forms radiated wild and violent energy.
Boom!
Mo Yu’s expression remained unchanged as he threw a punch, instantly blasting several of these figures into nothingness.
Though these storm warriors were troublesome foes—even a sixth or seventh-grade Supreme had difficulty dealing with them—Mo Yu was an Earthly Supreme. With every movement, he could obliterate them with ease.
"Mo Yu, to your right—there’s an entrance there." At that moment, the Wind Emperor’s voice echoed in his mind.
Hearing this, Mo Yu’s heart stirred. He lifted his gaze and saw that deep within the storm army on his right, an endpoint seemed to emerge. There, a cyan-colored light ring was slowly rotating—this was the true entrance to the cave dwelling!
"Go!"
Without hesitation, Mo Yu’s figure flashed as he charged toward the cyan light ring.
"Hmph, step aside."
Just as he was about to enter, a cold snort rang out. A gust of piercing wind rushed toward his back without mercy, accompanied by the sound of whistling blades cutting through the air.
"Courting death!"
Mo Yu turned his head and saw that it was someone from the Shura Gate. His silver eyes flashed coldly as he clenched his fist. Thunderous energy surged forth, and with a swift turn, he struck out with a punch.
Boom!
A fist blasted forward, compressing the air into an explosive force. A blazing arc of lightning slashed outward, colliding fiercely with the incoming attack.
Bang!
A deep explosion echoed through the air, and the violent shockwaves sent the Shura Gate’s commander and his army flying backward.
Pfft!
A Ninth-Grade Supreme clad in Shura heavy armor staggered back hundreds of feet before his face turned red, and he coughed up a mouthful of blood. His eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at Mo Yu. His voice trembled, "An Earthly Supreme!?"
His words instantly sent a wave of shock through the battlefield, and countless gazes turned toward the silver-eyed young man in astonishment.
"An... Earthly Supreme!"
Although rumors suggested that many Earthly Supremes had come for the Wind Emperor’s hidden treasure, Mo Yu was the first to reveal his true strength. Moreover, he was an unfamiliar figure.
"Who are you? Why are you attacking my Shura Gate?"
The Ninth-Grade Supreme wiped the blood from his lips, his expression turning solemn as he questioned Mo Yu.
An Earthly Supreme was a true powerhouse in the Great Thousand World. Even though the Shura Gate was no weak faction, facing such an expert demanded the utmost respect.
"Wasn’t it your Shura Gate that attacked first?" Mo Yu sneered. "Trying to play the victim now? Or is this just the shameless nature of the Shura Gate?"
"You—!"
The Shura Gate expert’s face turned red with anger, just as he was about to retort. But before he could, the space beside him distorted slightly, and a shadowy figure slowly emerged.
The newcomer was a middle-aged man in a black robe. His features were refined and scholarly, yet there was no trace of spiritual energy emanating from him.
However, Mo Yu immediately sensed a subtle but deadly aura from him. This man was also an Earthly Supreme!
"It’s Shura Gate’s sect master—Zhong Cang!" freewebnovel.cσ๓
"Zhong Cang? I didn’t expect such a powerful figure to be here. It seems the Wind Emperor’s hidden treasure is truly extraordinary."
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The arrival of this person triggered yet another uproar. No one had anticipated that another Earthly Supreme, usually elusive like a hidden dragon, would make an appearance.
Unlike Mo Yu, Zhong Cang was widely recognized. As the master of Shura Gate, both his strength and authority were renowned across the Northern Territory, making him a significant figure.
"Sect Master, you’ve arrived!"
The Shura Gate expert immediately greeted him with joy and respect.
The black-robed middle-aged man nodded slightly, then narrowed his eyes as he scrutinized Mo Yu. After a moment, he spoke in a calm tone.
"I have heard of all the Earthly Supremes in the Blood Rock Realm and its neighboring regions. But you... may I ask for your name, your origins, and which faction you belong to?"
Mo Yu replied indifferently, "My name is Mo Yu. I am a lone traveler, merely passing through the Great Thousand World. I happened to hear about an Earthly Supreme’s hidden treasure and decided to take a look."
"Mo Yu... merely passing by?"
Hearing this, Zhong Cang’s eyes narrowed slightly before his expression suddenly turned cold. With a deep voice, he roared:
"Manifestation of Heaven and Earth!"
As his voice fell, Zhong Cang stomped his foot, and spiritual energy surged violently. A massive mountain peak condensed in the air before him.
The mountain gleamed with a crystalline radiance, shimmering in five colors—it was formed entirely from the purest heaven and earth spiritual energy, making it a true manifestation rather than an illusion.
Only Earthly Supreme-level powerhouses possessed such world-creating abilities.
Clang!
The spiritual energy mountain plummeted down, aiming directly at Mo Yu’s head like a descending meteor. Even a Ninth-Grade Supreme at his peak would be severely injured—if not outright killed—under this crushing force.
However, Mo Yu’s gaze flickered with cold light. He raised his right hand, and in an instant, violent lightning roared forth, coiling like an electric drill as it crashed into the spiritual energy mountain.
Boom!
A thunderous explosion erupted as lightning and spiritual energy collided, unleashing a terrifying shockwave. Even seventh and eighth-grade Supreme experts had to hurriedly summon their defenses to withstand the impact.
As for the storm warriors nearby, they were instantly annihilated, vanishing like dust in the wind.
"Oh? So you truly are an Earthly Supreme..."
Having probed Mo Yu’s strength, Zhong Cang’s gaze darkened as he spoke.
"It seems there’s a reason why Shura Gate lacks honor. When the upper beam is crooked, the lower beams follow suit. Sect Master Zhong, you truly lead by example." Mo Yu looked toward Zhong Cang and spoke coldly.
If it weren’t for the inappropriate setting, he would have already crushed this man.
However, Zhong Cang showed no sign of anger at Mo Yu’s words. A man of his status had long discarded concerns over reputation and dignity.
"Heh, it’s all a misunderstanding. I merely wanted to test Mister Mo Yu’s strength..." Zhong Cang chuckled lightly before continuing, "Since Mister Mo Yu has important matters to attend to, I won’t keep you. Please, go ahead."
Mo Yu’s silver eyes lingered on Zhong Cang as he sneered. "I hope Sect Master Zhong remembers one thing—sometimes, meddling hands must pay the price."
"Farewell!"
With that, Mo Yu turned around, and under the watchful eyes of the crowd, he stepped into the glowing portal and swiftly disappeared.
Zhong Cang’s expression finally darkened after enduring Mo Yu’s repeated humiliations. His gaze locked onto Mo Yu’s fading silhouette, a glint of murderous intent flashing within.
"Sect Master, who was that man? Could he also be here for the Wind Emperor’s hidden treasure?" A Ninth-Grade Supreme expert from Shura Gate stepped forward, his tone filled with doubt.
"The Wind Emperor’s hidden treasure? Do you truly believe a mere relic from the Wind Emperor could stir up such a commotion?" Zhong Cang scoffed. "That Wind Emperor was nothing more than an ordinary Lesser Earthly Supreme back in the day—his strength was mediocre at best.
What qualifications does he have to attract not only me, but also the likes of the Barbarian Sect, the Blood Shark Tower, and even foreign Earthly Supreme experts?"
"Oh? Then what’s the real reason?" The Shura Gate expert asked curiously.
"Hmph, the Wind Emperor himself likely had no idea that the burial site of his mansion was no ordinary place. Deep within his domain, another hidden treasure exists, and that is what truly attracted all these powerhouses." Zhong Cang’s voice carried a hint of solemnity.
"Another hidden treasure?"
The Shura Gate expert’s eyes blazed with excitement. If this secret trove surpassed even the Wind Emperor’s legacy, could it be...
"That’s right. Rumor has it that this place is the resting ground of an Earthly Supreme at the Perfected Stage from the ancient era. Only such a hidden treasure could draw so many experts here. That Mo Yu must have also caught wind of this information, which is why he made his way here."
Zhong Cang’s voice turned colder. "But his excuse may fool others—it won’t fool me."
An additional Earthly Supreme contender meant more competition. Clearly, obtaining this Perfected Earthly Supreme treasure wouldn’t be easy.
Yet, no matter how difficult, he had to try. After all, a legacy of that caliber was something even a Lesser Earthly Supreme could only look up to.
If he could obtain that inheritance, reaching the pinnacle of Earthly Supreme might not be impossible. At that time, Shura Gate would secure its place in the Northern Region.
And if fortune favored him, allowing him to step into the fabled Heavenly Supreme Realm... then his name would resound throughout the entire Great Thousand World.
After indulging in his grand aspirations, Zhong Cang returned to reality. He cast a deep look at the azure portal ahead and ordered, "Enter!"
With that, he took the lead, stepping into the portal. Seeing this, the Ninth-Grade Supreme expert from Shura Gate waved his hand, leading a large force to follow closely behind.
From behind them, other formidable experts also began breaching the storm-ridden battlefield, darting toward the portal. Among them, some emanated extremely concealed yet powerful auras.
These auras... were not much weaker than Zhong Cang’s.
The moment Mo Yu stepped into the portal, he felt a powerful spatial fluctuation surge around him. Roaring winds flooded his vision, and after a brief period of adaptation, he slowly opened his eyes.
As his gaze settled, a flicker of surprise flashed across his silver pupils.
Before him stretched an immensely vast land, its surface littered with countless clusters of grand palaces. However, most of these palaces had already crumbled into ruins. Yet, even in their dilapidated state, it wasn’t hard to imagine the magnificence and vastness of this place in its prime.
The entire land exuded a bleak and desolate aura, its color cast in shades of decay. The air carried a pervasive sense of ruin, an ancient and sorrowful atmosphere whispering that this land had long lost its vitality.
Mo Yu stared in mild astonishment at the scene before him. Clearly, he hadn’t expected this hidden domain to be in such a ruined state. Rather than a preserved inheritance ground, it looked as though it had been devastated by some great catastrophe.
"Wind Emperor... this place..." Mo Yu murmured inwardly.
"This... to be honest, this inheritance domain wasn’t created by me," the Wind Emperor’s voice echoed in Mo Yu’s mind. "Back then, I was gravely wounded and being hunted by the Sky Profound Sect. My demise was imminent, so I had neither the time nor the strength to construct such an elaborate domain.
"It was merely by chance that I stumbled upon this hidden spatial domain. When I sensed that it was in an extremely deteriorated state and seemingly unclaimed, I decided to occupy it, leaving my corpse behind and setting up the Storm Army at its entrance as a safeguard. As for the true nature of this place, I know very little."
"Oh? So that’s how it is..." Mo Yu’s heart stirred at this revelation. He then asked, "Then, did you ever explore the depths of this domain?"
"No. I was already at my last breath when I sealed my corpse. I had neither the strength nor the time to investigate its origins." The Wind Emperor paused briefly before adding thoughtfully, "Mo Yu, are you saying that the Earthly Supreme powerhouses outside were drawn here because of this dilapidated domain?"
"That’s right. While you were powerful, Wind Emperor, those experts outside are all Lesser Earthly Supremes. It’s unlikely they’d personally intervene over just the Wind Emperor’s inheritance. That leaves only one explanation—there’s a greater secret hidden within this ruined domain." Mo Yu’s voice was steady.
"In that case... could the original owner of this domain have been a Greater Earthly Supreme? Or perhaps... an Earthly Supreme at the Perfected Stage?" The Wind Emperor, well aware of his own standing, muttered in astonishment.
After all, only an inheritance left behind by a Greater Earthly Supreme or a Perfected Earthly Supreme would be enough to attract such figures.
As for a Heavenly Supreme’s legacy... the Wind Emperor dared not even entertain that thought. If that were the case, it wouldn’t be just the North Region—powerhouses from all over the Great Thousand World would descend upon this place.
"It’s highly possible. Judging by the age of this domain, it likely belonged to a powerhouse from the ancient era. If that’s the case, their strength could very well have reached Greater Earthly Supreme or even Perfected Earthly Supreme." Mo Yu’s tone carried a hint of excitement.
If that were true, then he might just be able to claim a share of the spoils. After all, inheritances of this level were once-in-a-lifetime opportunities.
Determined, Mo Yu spoke, "Wind Emperor, where is your corpse? Let’s retrieve it first—then we’ll explore the depths of this domain."
"Heh, very well. Head forward and take the fifth passage on the left..." The Wind Emperor chuckled.
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