Free Web NovelChapter 954: Chapter 944: Guardian
"I’ll go with you."
The Nine-tailed Spirit Fox quickly said, "I can’t rest easy with you going alone. If anything unexpected happens, I won’t be able to face Mr. Gu."
"Alright." The Ice Phoenix nodded, "This vortex should be the passage to Demon God Valley. Let’s set off immediately and return as soon as possible."
As soon as the words fell.
The two soared into the sky.
"Clan Leader, Ice Phoenix, be careful on the way!" The Great Elder quickly reminded, feeling extremely worried.
The ancient ruins of Demon God Valley are the most terrifying and dangerous forbidden zone in the Demon Realm.
No one has ever come out alive.
The journey of the Ice Phoenix and the Nine-tailed Spirit Fox was truly a matter of life and death.
After the two entered the vortex, it vanished into thin air, as if it had never appeared. freewёbnoνel.com
Within the vortex, the passage emanated a faint azure light.
Who knows how much time passed.
The Ice Phoenix and the Nine-tailed Spirit Fox arrived at a mysterious space.
To be precise, it was an ancient palace surrounded by an endless white expanse.
Upon seeing this unfamiliar place, the Nine-tailed Spirit Fox frowned and said gravely, "What is this place? This is neither Demon God Valley nor the ancient ruins."
"My Divine Beast Bloodline feels no presence here, nor any fluctuations from Array Seals." The Ice Phoenix frowned, her beautiful eyes also scanning the palace and surroundings.
Not sensing any presence or energy fluctuations ruled out a certain amount of danger.
The Nine-tailed Spirit Fox glanced at the ancient and grand palace, frowning, "Since the Jade Pendant guided us here, there must be someone manipulating things in secret. Let’s first enter the palace and see what’s going on."
The two swiftly moved to the front of the main hall doors.
After a careful examination revealed no threats, the Ice Phoenix finally pushed open the palace doors.
As the palace doors opened, an ancient and terrifying aura rushed out wildly.
The Ice Phoenix and the Nine-tailed Spirit Fox were taken aback, thinking they had encountered an ancient powerhouse.
"Such ancient aura is extremely terrifying, be very cautious." The Nine-tailed Spirit Fox frowned, her expression growing more grave as she activated her bloodline, ready to handle any unexpected situation at any time.
The Ice Phoenix also dared not be careless, having activated her Divine Beast Bloodline as well.
However.
Once the terrifying ancient aura subsided, the hall was empty, except for a Crystal Ball suspended at the center.
Only then did the Ice Phoenix and the Nine-tailed Spirit Fox slightly breathe a sigh of relief.
At this moment.
The once-calm Crystal Ball suddenly flickered with strange light, drawing the Ice Phoenix and the Nine-tailed Spirit Fox closer for a look. They were instantly so shocked they gasped.
They saw the Crystal Ball displaying a thrilling epic battle, a life-and-death struggle among ancient Demon Beast races.
In the scene, powerful demon beasts unleashed various earth-shattering Divine Powers, each strike containing world-destroying force.
Mountains crumbled, rivers dried up, the void shattered, and the whole world seemed to tremble in their combat.
The Ice Phoenix’s eyes widened, her beautiful eyes full of astonishment and awe, her lips trembling slightly as she murmured, "This... this power is beyond imagination, can this be the combat of Demigod powerhouses?"
The Nine-tailed Spirit Fox’s complexion turned pale, her hands involuntarily clenched, her voice trembling, "Such terrifying combat, no wonder those races all..."
Through the Crystal Ball, the Ice Phoenix clearly sensed the powerful fluctuations of the Divine Beast Bloodline possessed by these demon beast races, a force that made her very soul shudder.
"They are actually all Divine Beasts!" The Ice Phoenix was greatly shocked, her heart pounding uncontrollably.
Just as they were entranced.
"Bang!"
The Crystal Ball suddenly exploded with a loud bang.
"Ah!"
The engrossed Ice Phoenix and Nine-tailed Spirit Fox screamed simultaneously, leaping back abruptly, cold sweat breaking out on their backs.
Their faces were filled with terror as if their hearts were about to leap out of their throats.
"What on earth is going on?" The Nine-tailed Spirit Fox panted heavily, her eyes wide, anxiously looking around.
"Why did the perfectly fine Crystal Ball suddenly shatter?" The Ice Phoenix was also bewildered, frowning deeply, filled with confusion and unease.
While the two were at a loss with their minds blank, a phantom figure suddenly appeared in the hall.
It was an old man with hair and beard all white, his figure ethereal, as if it could disperse at any moment.
The Ice Phoenix and the Nine-tailed Spirit Fox instantly became alert, their energies swiftly surging, ready for combat.
Surprisingly, they hadn’t sensed the old man’s presence, indicating his cultivation was unfathomable.
The old man slowly opened his eyes, his gaze calm and profound as he looked at them.
The old man’s face was marked by the traces of time, yet exuded a mysterious majesty.
"Do not panic, young ladies." The old man’s voice was low and gentle, as though carrying a soothing power.
The Ice Phoenix looked at the old man, her voice slightly trembling as she asked, "Senior, who exactly are you? Why are you here?"
The old man smiled faintly, the wrinkles on his face slightly moving, "I am the Guardian of this place, now merely a manifestation of Primordial Spirit, waiting here for hundreds of thousands of years."
The Nine-tailed Spirit Fox frowned deeply, puzzled, "Guardian? Waiting for us? What does that mean?"
The old man sighed, his gaze becoming distant and profound, saying calmly, "This relic hides secrets from the Ancient Times, and your arrival might just be fate’s arrangement."
"Fate’s arrangement?" The Ice Phoenix was momentarily stunned before asking, "Is that Jade Pendant yours?"
"Indeed." The old man nodded and smiled, "I sensed the reappearance of pure Divine Beast Bloodline in the Demon Realm, so I used the Jade Pendant to guide you here."
"You also wish to seize the Divine Beast Bloodline?" The Nine-tailed Spirit Fox instantly became wary, staring fiercely at the old man.
"Young Fox, do not misunderstand." The old man smiled faintly, "I have been dead for hundreds of thousands of years, now merely a form of Primordial Spirit Power, which will dissipate after its exhaustion. The Divine Beast Bloodline is useless to me."
Upon hearing this.
The Nine-tailed Spirit Fox finally relaxed a bit.
The Ice Phoenix pointed to the shattered fragments of the Crystal Ball on the ground, asking, "Senior, what about the battle shown in that Crystal Ball? I sensed they all possessed Divine Beast Bloodline."
The old man’s expression grew solemn, slowly saying, "That was something that happened hundreds of thousands of years ago, a life-and-death war broke out among the Divine Beast races back then."
"That battle was extremely tragic, and precisely because of it, these powerful Divine Beast races nearly became extinct, and the Divine Beast Bloodline vanished since then, never appearing in the world for hundreds of thousands of years."
The Ice Phoenix and the Nine-tailed Spirit Fox exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with shock.
The extinction of Divine Beasts in the Demon Realm was actually due to a battle that year. How tragic must that battle have been?
The Ice Phoenix stifled her shock, asking puzzledly, "Why did such powerful Divine Beast races end up in this situation?"
