Free Web NovelChapter 738: Chapter 173: So Many Divine Artifacts!
"Divine Tomb? What is that?" Mu Qingge frowned.
"Qingge, you don’t know about the Divine Tomb?" Ji Yaohua reacted, but before she could ask Xi Qianxue for detailed information, she was drawn to Mu Qingge’s question.
Mu Qingge silently nodded.
Indeed, there were many things she only had a partial understanding of.
There were people around her who knew, but each time they told her it was too early to know.
That’s right! Mu Qingge suddenly remembered, didn’t those Supreme Elders of the Sang Family say that when she reached the Golden Realm, she should meet them, and they would answer all her doubts?
’It seems, after leaving here, going back to the Sang Family, I still need to visit the clan grounds.’ Mu Qingge calculated in her heart.
"You don’t even know about the Divine Tomb? You... wait." Ji Yaohua said, then suddenly looked at Xi Qianxue, seriously asking, "Xi Goddess, are you sure about what you said just now? You must be aware that this matter is of great importance."
Ying Ze also nodded heavily, his eyes focused on Xi Qianxue.
Xi Qianxue said calmly, "Naturally, it’s true. This matter will soon be spread by the Divine Hall to every Ancient Clan. I estimate that once we leave here, when you return to your households, you will all know."
Ji Yaohua and Ying Ze both gasped, exchanging a look.
Only Mu Qingge appeared utterly bewildered.
After digesting this piece of news, Ji Yaohua looked at Mu Qingge to explain, "Qingge, do you know our Ancient Clan’s origins?"
Mu Qingge nodded, "It’s that among the Ancient Clan’s people, there is the bloodline of gods within their bodies."
Ji Yaohua nodded heavily, "Therefore, among our Ancient Clan, we are the most likely to give birth to new gods!" He raised his hand, and a green whirlwind appeared in his palm.
"When a descendant’s body has a very concentrated divine bloodline, it forms a Spirit Root. I have the Innate Wind Spirit Root!" Ji Yaohua said solemnly to Mu Qingge.
Mu Qingge pressed her lips and said nothing.
She had already known about Ji Yaohua’s Innate Wind Spirit Root, so she wasn’t surprised. Not to mention him, she even knew about Xi Qianxue’s Innate Water Spirit Root and Ying Ze’s Giant Power Spirit Root.
Of course, her knowledge of these things was thanks to Si Mo.
"Why aren’t you surprised at all?" Ji Yaohua retracted the wind vortex, looking at Mu Qingge in bewilderment.
His expression, being serious for less than three seconds, left Mu Qingge speechless. She shook her head and said, "Not only do I know you have the Innate Wind Spirit Root, but I also know Qianxue has the Innate Water Spirit Root, and Ying Ze has the Giant Power Spirit Root."
As soon as she spoke, Xi Qianxue and Ying Ze’s expressions changed drastically.
It’s important to know that any of their Spirit Roots were the highest secrets within the family, never publicly announced.
Yet, Mu Qingge, unaware of the Divine Tomb, knew their Spirit Roots thoroughly; what did that imply? Who leaked the information? Could half of the Middle Ancient Realm already know?
A sense of crisis rose from the depths of the three people’s hearts.
Noticing their subtle expressions, Mu Qingge reassured, "Don’t worry, the person who told me won’t pose a threat to you nor tell others."
Her assurance eased the three’s tension.
Ji Yaohua coughed lightly, tentatively saying, "Qingge, you have an Innate Spirit Root too, don’t you?"
Mu Qingge nodded slowly.
Since everyone was being honest in front of her, it didn’t do to hide. It’s just that she had more than one Spirit Root, so she didn’t explain in detail.
"I knew it!" Ji Yaohua clapped his hands, excitedly saying, "The Sang Family has the bloodline of Artifact Refiners, so your Spirit Root must be either a Fire Spirit Root or a Metal Spirit Root. That’s perfect; with that, we can enter the Divine Tomb together!"
"You haven’t said what the Divine Tomb is, and what’s the point of going there?" Mu Qingge frowned.
"Let me explain, before he finishes, who knows how much more time we’d waste," Xi Qianxue smiled and said to Mu Qingge.
Mu Qingge nodded, indifferent to whoever explained it. Moreover, she agreed with Xi Qianxue; letting Ji Yaohua explain everything might incite an urge to hit him!
"Hey! Xi Goddess, we are teammates after all, don’t insult me like this!" Ji Yaohua protested.
Xi Qianxue ignored him and began to explain to Mu Qingge, "After the Golden Realm Sixth Layer, comes the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. During the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, you go through three Lightning Tribulations. Each Lightning Tribulation not only strengthens you but is also a watershed moment."
"Watershed?" Mu Qingge was a bit puzzled. She thought Xi Qianxue would directly speak about the Divine Tomb, but she unexpectedly started with cultivation.
Xi Qianxue nodded, "For slightly gifted people, entering the Transcendance Tribulation Stage isn’t a big deal if they work hard. But these three Lightning Tribulations aren’t just about self-strengthening. During these three Lightning Tribulations, the Innate Spirit Root will be refined into the Heavenly Gate." frёeωebɳovel.com
Mu Qingge pursed her lips.
With Xi Qianxue’s words, she found herself increasingly confused, choosing to stay silent and let Xi Qianxue explain.
"The so-called Heavenly Gate is actually divine fate. Let me explain it to you this way: after the First Lightning Tribulation, if someone has the Innate Spirit Root, it will manifest. The Second Lightning Tribulation optimizes the Spirit Root, and the Third Lightning Tribulation solidifies it, transforming it into the Heavenly Gate. For those without a Spirit Root, there are only two ways to transcend and form the Heavenly Gate. One is to take a special Holy Level Elixir to form a Pseudo Spirit Root. However, this method means that after forming the Heavenly Gate, their power cannot match those with a true Spirit Root. The second way is to seize a Heavenly Gate! To snatch the Heavenly Gate of someone with an Innate Spirit Root, replacing them! And the one whose Heavenly Gate is taken will face complete annihilation."
Mu Qingge’s eyes narrowed, finally understanding why Si Mo repeatedly warned her not to reveal her Thunder Ability.
So, there were deeper implications!
Spirit Root, Heavenly Gate, and seizing...
These words alone were enough to drive countless cultivators into madness.
She also realized why even prominent family members like Xi Qianxue and Ji Yaohua went to great lengths to protect the secret of their Innate Spirit Roots, preventing the outside world from knowing. Because in the face of such immense temptation, even they, the pride of prominent families, would still face danger.
Although Mu Qingge was deeply shocked inside, Xi Qianxue hadn’t finished explaining. She continued, "However, to break through the Middle Ancient Realm’s Forbidden Technique and enter the Divine Demon Continent, having the Heavenly Gate alone isn’t enough; you also need a Divine Status! Divine Status is essentially the qualification to ascend to the Divine Demon Continent."
’Divine Status!’ Mu Qingge was not unfamiliar with the term; it had been mentioned by the Supreme Elders of the Sang Family.
"The Divine Tomb is the place where the gods of the Divine Demon Continent fell. After their death, their Divine Status returns to the Divine Tomb. The Divine Tomb belongs to another dimension and only opens once every few thousand years. This time, the Divine Hall has already received divine communication that the Divine Tomb will open in five years. By then, all members of the Ancient Clans are eligible to enter the Divine Tomb to compete for the Divine Status and earn the qualification to ascend to the Divine Demon Continent." Xi Qianxue finally explained clearly.
"What about the Demon Tomb? Is it the same nature as the Divine Tomb?" Mu Qingge asked again.
Xi Qianxue nodded, "The Demon Tomb is the place where all demons return to the void. It, too, offers qualifications to enter the Demon Realm of the God and Demon Continent. However, generally speaking, those who gain qualifications through the Demon Tomb to enter the God and Demon Continent are very few, and their cultivation methods seem different from ours. This, I don’t quite understand. I only heard from Master that this time the Demon Tomb and Divine Tomb will open together, and some areas may overlap, so we might encounter people entering for Demon Cultivation. Since ancient times, the Divine and Demon Clans have always been opposed, so we might face a fierce battle if we encounter each other. Therefore, we must strive to improve our cultivation within these five years!"
Mu Qingge was silent, but clarity dawned in her heart.
For thousands of years, no one has been able to enter the God and Demon Continent, but now, five years later, there’s a chance. The competition will undoubtedly be extremely fierce.
It is likely that not only their generation but even those slightly older will seize this opportunity!
’It seems speeding up the cultivation process cannot tolerate any delay!’ Mu Qingge silently said to herself.
Mu Qingge’s gaze swept over the sealed gods and demons below. She suddenly asked, "Don’t they have Divine Status?"
This question startled the three of them.
But Xi Qianxue understood her meaning and shook her head to explain, "Once a member of the Divine Clan falls, their Divine Status automatically departs and enters the Divine Tomb."
"Divine Status... Besides representing the qualification to enter the God and Demon Continent, what else does it signify?" Mu Qingge murmured with a frown.
None of them knew the answer to this question, including Ji Yaohua and Ying Ze.
Among the four of them, the only one who might know some insider information was Xi Qianxue, the Goddess of the Divine Hall.
"It’s said... in the God and Demon Continent, those who belong to the Divine Clan have a Divine Status from birth. Only those with a Divine Status can cultivate. If one is born without it, they can only be considered a useless person, abandoned, or banished to another realm," Xi Qianxue explained slowly.
Mu Qingge frowned slightly and said in a deep voice, "So it seems, our fight for the Divine Status is also for the cultivation after entering the God and Demon Continent."
The three nodded in agreement.
Then, the four of them fell silent once more.
After a while, Ji Yaohua laughed mischievously and said, "Isn’t it still five years away? When the time comes, we’ll go into the Divine Tomb together, form a team, and with our skills, we might even rope in Wei Molili. In the Divine Tomb, who can rival us?"
After discussing the Divine Tomb, Divine Status, and Heavenly Gate, the four of them collected their emotions and continued forward.
Underfoot, the scene was still like a battlefield. As they walked, they looked at the passing scenery underfoot in silence, each unsure of their feelings.
"Look over there!" Suddenly, Xi Qianxue pointed ahead to a raised area and said to the three.
The three stopped and looked in the direction she pointed.
Indeed, that raised area was remarkably abrupt on the smooth, flat ground.
The four exchanged glances, and their eyes showed unanimous determination.
Without any verbal communication, the four of them quickly approached the protrusion together.
As they got closer, they discovered that the protrusion was a large hole dug through, with dug-up earth piled around the entrance.
"Careful!" Mu Qingge suddenly stopped and reached out to halt the others from getting closer. Her eyes were alert as she looked at the dug-out hole, not daring to relax for even a moment.
Her warning was understood by the three of them. freewebnovel.cσ๓
After all, here, besides themselves, they hadn’t encountered any other outsiders.
Whoever had suddenly appeared to dig this hole, whether it was dug by someone or burst open from below, no one could tell for sure.
"Could they really have been resurrected?" Ji Yaohua swallowed nervously, her voice tinged with fright.
His speculation heightened the tension in the atmosphere.
Mu Qingge pondered for a moment, frowning, "If they were truly resurrected, I’m afraid we wouldn’t be alive right now." Regardless of who was sealed here for hundreds of thousands of years, if they were resurrected, they would likely be frenzied, not quietly fade away.
"Then this hole..." Xi Qianxue looked at Mu Qingge, her voice filled with confusion.
Mu Qingge pursed her lips and said, "Do you remember the monsters that Wei Molili mentioned?"
Monsters!
Yes! Monsters!
Mu Qingge’s reminder made them recall.
Wei Molili mentioned that those monsters seemed to be collecting something from the bodies of gods and demons.
"Could it be that this hole was dug by those monsters to collect something?" Ji Yaohua speculated.
Mu Qingge nodded, "It’s very possible."
As soon as she said that, Ji Yaohua’s eyes lit up, she straightened her back, shook her fan, and strode forward, "Then there’s nothing to be afraid of. I’ll go inspect it first, you stay here and support me."
Xi Qianxue watched Ji Yaohua’s back and said softly, "This guy, crude yet meticulous. Knowing that someone needs to explore sooner or later, he takes the job himself."
Mu Qingge smiled lightly, her gaze fixed on Ji Yaohua’s back.
Ji Yaohua was always like this, appearing carefree and unrestrained, acting recklessly. But in reality, he was someone who valued loyalty and was willing to risk his life for those he respected.
If she hadn’t seen this clearly, why would she have befriended him?
By this time, Ji Yaohua had reached the edge of the large hole. The cold wind blowing from inside made him shiver, as though he had fallen into an ice cellar, even causing the Spiritual Power in his body to slow down.
He quickly adjusted himself, and once his body recovered, he moved a bit closer, extending his head to peek into the dark hole.
He frowned slightly, and the playful look in his eyes grew serious. Suddenly, he opened his eyes wide and shouted, "Holy crap! So many Divine Artifacts!"
