Free Web NovelChapter 1678: Chapter 1680: Bone Mountain
The light from the Transmission Array vanished.
Lu Xiaobu found himself at the foot of a mountain.
However, this mountain was no ordinary mountain; it was Bone Mountain!
The mountain, thousands of meters high, was made entirely of piled bones, a sight that sent chills down the spine at a mere glance!
Moreover, a long Bone Stairs led straight to the summit, with skulls strewn all over, making it feel like a path to Hell.
As Lu Xiaobu gazed at the mountain, others were also looking, involuntarily swallowing hard.
How many bodies would it take to pile up such a mountain?
Who on earth created this?
"Look, there’s someone up there."
Yun Hai’s shout directed everyone’s gaze to the top of Bone Mountain!
Lu Xiaobu looked closely and, indeed, there was someone.
More precisely, it was the silhouette of a person, clad in armor, with a long sword at the waist.
At that moment, as if hearing the voices below, the figure slowly turned around.
While the face was indistinguishable, the eyes were visible.
They were undoubtedly clear eyes, yet they seemed to be colored!
Blood-red!
Blood-red eyes!
Just one look caused everyone below, including Lu Xiaobu, to feel their blood turn cold, and their hearts skip a beat!
An overwhelming murderous aura!
How many people had this person killed to possess such a murderous aura?!
Everyone’s heart sank with a thud—Could it be... this Bone Mountain was the work of one person?!
How could that be possible!
Everyone fell silent with fear, not daring to speak, even beginning to retreat, a desire to withdraw emerged!
"After all, someone has arrived."
The silhouette spoke, and the voice carried the sound of clashing swords and horses, enough to make one tremble!
No one replied, no one dared to!
"Since you’re here, come up."
After saying these words, the silhouette fell silent!
"What does this mean?" Yun Hai finally managed to blurt out after a long pause.
"It should be a test," Fan Wenlong said somewhat uncertainly.
"What’s up there? Any benefits?" Hei Qi frowned. With nothing explained, just being told to go up left him uncertain!
"Why not send someone to test it out?" Lu Pu suggested.
At these words, everyone involuntarily looked at Lu Xiaobu’s group.
Originally, this should have been handled by people from Yiji Mansion; sending slaves would suffice for such situations.
But now, sigh...
"Let’s each send three... one person up!"
Yun Hai originally wanted to say three per family, but after thinking about it, Lu Xiaobu’s side only had four people, so just one apiece.
"Alright."
Everyone agreed to this approach.
"Benefactor, let me go," Shi Yi said to Lu Xiaobu.
"Alright, go ahead." Lu Xiaobu didn’t waste words, nodding.
Soon, five people from the five forces stepped forward, each with anxiety and unease written on their faces.
In their hearts, they increasingly resented Lu Xiaobu and his group.
If not for them, why would they have to be the ones paving the way right now?
Despite their thoughts, they gritted their teeth and moved forward.
They stepped onto the uneven Bone Mountain Road, hearts pounding wildly.
Just a moment.
"Bang!"
Three of the five people instantly flew back, spitting blood!
"What happened?!"
Yun Hai was startled.
"Pressure! Immense pressure!"
The person from Mie Pavilion who flew back, clutching his chest, said.
"Pressure, huh?" Yun Hai exhaled deeply.
Those present weren’t fools; hearing this, they roughly guessed the test mode of these bone stairs.
A classic, even somewhat clichéd method of testing.
The pressure stairs, the higher you go, the stronger the pressure, testing both the body and soul!
"Now that we understand, let’s go up!" Lu Pu exclaimed eagerly.
The blood-spitting was due to being too weak!
Indeed, those sent out were cannon fodder, the weakest by default!
Couldn’t they see that the person from the Origin World was fine?
Who knew if the benefits were for all or only one, so taking the first step was crucial!
"Let’s each act independently."
Yun Hai, seeing the eager eyes, said nothing further.
The factions weren’t united and any more words would be redundant!
Actually, his intention was to keep observing for a bit!
Hearing his agreement, immediately, like wolves spotting a beauty, a group of people rushed toward the Bone Stairs.
"Benefactor, shall we move?" Shi Er, seeing so many rushing over, was feeling a bit anxious too.
"Then you go," Lu Xiaobu nodded.
At that moment, he wasn’t looking at the Bone Stairs, but at that silhouette, the one everyone dared not meet eyes with.
Clearly, the silhouette also noticed Lu Xiaobu’s gaze and reciprocated calmly.
The scene was peculiar, but nobody remarked on it. If you want to act crazy, go ahead.
Only Han Long, who kept his eyes on Lu Xiaobu, realized something was amiss—Lu Xiaobu’s mouth moved, seeming to say something, but it was just three words.
He couldn’t read lips, couldn’t understand, but he was sure Lu Xiaobu had spoken!
What was going on?
Speaking to that silhouette?
However, while he noticed Lu Xiaobu speaking, he overlooked that the silhouette smiled!
Yes, smiled.
Following this.
Lu Xiaobu, having received an answer, also smiled!
Lu Xiaobu’s smile puzzled Han Long greatly, leading him instinctively to look at the silhouette on the peak.
But, aside from the intense murderous aura, there was nothing.
This left Han Long even more baffled!
What was going on here?
"Let’s go." Lu Xiaobu withdrew his gaze.
All previous speculations were confirmed!
This Blood Continent was essentially the Demon Realm of this world, created by his world!
And Han Long’s family, the so-called Guardians, were left by some senior.
Perhaps they were descendants of a senior or forces led by a senior.
However, regardless of which, it proved they were intricately linked to the Demon Realm.
As for Han Long’s previous willingness to help Shi Er, it was likely due to this subtle connection!
To some extent, they belonged to the subordinates of the Demon Realm!
Thinking this, he glanced at Han Long.
This glance sent chills down Han Long’s spine—What was this? Why was he looking at him like a father looks at a son?! Damn! I can acknowledge you as a boss, but not as a dad! My biological father’s still alive!
After one glance, Lu Xiaobu retracted his gaze and returned his focus to the Bone Stairs!
He was about to ascend!
Some might question, why was Lu Xiaobu so sure about all this?
The reason was simple; he had indeed spoken to the silhouette, and the words were—Wu An Jun!
Yes, that silhouette was none other than the killing deity Bai Qi, who buried four hundred thousand, also known as Wu An Jun Bai Qi of Qin State!
