NOVEL NEXT Chapter 320: Blood-Red Divine Stone
Upon hearing the word "treasure," Yang Suxin glanced at Lu Hong, then shyly punched Tian Shengwu: "There are others around!"
"The Star Lord is not an outsider." Tian Shengwu chuckled, holding Yang Suxin's small hand.
Although being affectionate in front of others made Yang Suxin feel a bit awkward, she didn't say anything. Leaning against Tian Shengwu's embrace, Yang Suxin finally spoke: "The secret realm of Bai Sha is one of the most mysterious and bizarre realms in all heavens and worlds. According to investigations over the millennia, it should exist within the burial domain, and it was also the battlefield of the Ancient War."
"The Ancient War?"
"Yes." Yang Suxin nodded: "The Ancient War was the most widespread conflict in all heavens and worlds, forcing almost all realms to participate, fighting within the burial domain.
That war decimated countless races, and the two realms of heaven and earth also opened new domains. Only after the Ancient War did the Nine Domains reveal themselves; prior to that, there were only the realms of heaven and earth in all heavens and worlds."
"So the burial domain is the tomb of those powerful entities from the Ancient War?"
Hearing Lu Hong's question, Yang Suxin nodded: "That might be the case, but no one has confirmed it directly."
A tomb for all races?
Lu Hong looked at this gray world, frowning slightly, realizing that the greatest crisis in this place likely comes from these once unparalleled strong entities.
No wonder the Sky Domain powerhouse said one could find powerful world items here, likely the war weapons lost during the Ancient War.
"Miss Suxin, how should we find the Blood-red Divine Stone?"
Yang Suxin shook her head, responding to Lu Hong: "I'm not sure either, but given this place is all gray, I believe the red object should be very..."
Before Yang Suxin could finish, a gray silhouette appeared before the three of them.
And in the forehead of this gray figure, a crimson stone was inlaid.
No need to ask, that must be the Blood-red Divine Stone!
"I'll go!"
Tian Shengwu released Yang Suxin's arm and walked toward the gray figure.
"Be careful!" Yang Suxin couldn't help but remind him.
"Heh, babe, don't underestimate... what the...?!"
Before Tian Shengwu could finish, the gray figure moved.
It was as swift as thunder.
In an instant, it appeared in front of Tian Shengwu, delivering a fierce whip-like kick.
Tian Shengwu raised his arm to block, but with a muffled sound, he was sent flying by the powerful force.
Seeing Tian Shengwu being smashed away, Yang Suxin hurried to help.
"Stay back!" This level of power is not something a young girl can withstand, Lu Hong warned, then sprang into action, launching a fierce punch at the gray figure.
Sensing the incoming punch, the gray figure countered with its own punch.
With a loud bang,
The fierce energy exploded.
Lu Hong stumbled back three steps, looking at the gray figure with surprise.
After taking Lu Hong's full-force punch, the gray figure didn't budge an inch.
After sensing Lu Hong's level of strength, the gray figure focused entirely on Lu Hong.
In the next second, the gray figure moved again, launching a fierce attack on Lu Hong.
Lu Hong immediately activated Lion King Descend and Heavenly God Descent, engaging in battle with the opponent.
The intense collision erupted in this gray forest.
The Yang family experts, who hadn't gone far, changed their expressions after sensing the violent vibrations. This power, if it hit them, could end their lives in mere moments.
"Yang Nuo, it seems to be coming from Sister Suxin's side..."
Hearing this, Yang Nuo was silent for a moment: "It seems Sister Suxin is in danger."
"Then should we..."
The other Yang family experts didn't know what to say either—to save her, it seemed like walking into a trap; but to not save her didn't sit well either.
Among the four, Yang Nuo had the highest status, and everyone's eyes were focused on him.
"We can't go!" Weighing the pros and cons, Yang Nuo finally spoke: "We each have our own mission to find the Blood-red Divine Stone and help the Family Head secure power. That's our sole mission, and nothing else should hinder it!"
"Yes, yes, Brother Nuo is right; the mission is above all!"
"Let's go!" Yang Nuo took a deep look in Yang Suxin's direction, then took a deep breath and silently said: Take care!
Lu Hong was locked in battle with the gray shadow, their clashes causing the world to crumble, forcing the burial domain creatures lurking in the dark to flee in panic.
At this moment, Tian Shengwu seized the opportunity, gathering his strength to unleash the Heaven-shaking Imperial Sword, after embarrassing himself in front of his girl and needing to redeem himself.
Wielding his powerful move, Tian Shengwu appeared like a white-robed Heavenly God in the sky, guiding the massive Imperial Killing Sword locked onto the gray figure, dropping it upon him.
"Die for me!"
Accompanied by Tian Shengwu's roar, the Imperial Sword shattered space, striking the gray figure.
Despite its utmost effort to resist, the gray figure couldn't withstand the might of the Imperial Sword. After struggling for a moment, it exploded, dying under the sword's power.
Seeing the gray figure resolved, Tian Shengwu retrieved his sword power and returned to the ground.
Seeing the power of the Imperial Sword, Yang Suxin's eyes shone with gold as she pounced into Tian Shengwu's arms like an infatuated little girl.
With his vanity satisfied, Tian Shengwu laughed heartily: "Babe, how was that? Am I amazing or what?"
"Yes, yes, Brother Tian is the most mighty!"
Lu Hong didn't pay attention to the couple's flirting. Instead, he stepped forward to the spot where the gray figure died, where a dark red stone lay quietly in the dirt.
Picking up the Blood-red Divine Stone, Lu Hong examined it closely.
From the outside, it just looked like an ordinary red gemstone, possibly fetching a good price among mortals.
From the perspective of Magic Power, there wasn't a trace of disturbance emanating from it.
It seemed utterly ordinary; could it be this wasn't the Blood-red Divine Stone?
Thinking for a moment, Lu Hong then extended a strand of Divine Soul power into it.
Just at the moment of contact with the stone, Lu Hong felt his Divine Soul pulled into a dim world.
The sound of battle rocked the world, with fierce Divine Power replacing the sky, slaughtering every peerless opponent ascending.
"Xiao An, Xiao An!"
The dazed Lu Hong was slapped awake by someone beside him.
"What are you spacing out for?!" The person beside him scolded louder: "The Family Head is calling you!"
"Huh?!" Lu Hong came to his senses, looking at the Xiao Family Head sitting on the Golden Divine Throne with a grim face.
"Family..."
Before Lu Hong could finish speaking, the Xiao Family Head interrupted: "Xiao An, the Hu family has mobilized their chain-armored army; do you have any strategies?"
"I..." Lu Hong had no idea what strategy, but instinctively he said: "Family Head, I, Xiao An, am willing to lead an army to battle and defeat the chain-armored army."
Hearing Xiao An's words, the Xiao Family Head nodded in satisfaction, saying: "Are you willing to establish a military order?"
"I dare!"
With his words, Lu Hong abruptly woke up, his Divine Soul returning to his body.
"Star Lord, are you daydreaming?" Tian Shengwu approached and patted Lu Hong, seeing he hadn't moved for a while.
"Huh?!" Lu Hong, feeling a bit uneasy, glanced at the Blood-red Divine Stone in his hand, stood up, and said: "This stone has some issues."
Seeing Lu Hong speak like this, Tian Shengwu frowned: "Star Lord, did you notice anything odd?"
"It seems to contain a peculiar power that pulled me into a battlefield world. I guess...it should be the Ancient War."
"The Ancient War?!" Tian Shengwu was shocked: "What the...?! What did you see?"
Faced with Tian Shengwu's curiosity, Lu Hong pouted: "I just got in and you woke me up, saw nothing."
"Then should you try again?"
"I'm not trying again. You try," Lu Hong said, handing over the Blood-red Divine Stone to Tian Shengwu.
Even as Tian Shengwu put in much Divine Soul, he couldn't perceive anything more.
"It seems the memory world inside this Divine Stone can only be entered once."
Saying so, Lu Hong stepped forward to the place where the gray figure had perished. There, a dark crimson stone lay silently in the dirt.
Picking up the Blood-red Divine Stone, Lu Hong carefully examined it once more.
From the outside, it looked just like an ordinary red gemstone that might fetch a good price among mortals.
From the aspect of magic power perception, however, he sensed no fluctuation from it.
This thing... was this really the Blood-red Divine Stone from the rumors?
Still feeling skeptical, Lu Hong took out a piece of cloth and cautiously wrapped up the strange stone.
At the side, Tian Shengwu looked at Lu Hong's cautious behavior and laughed, "What are you so serious about? Did you see anything amazing in there?"
Lu Hong just smiled faintly, "You wouldn't understand even if I told you."
He then walked back to Yang Suxin and handed the stone to her. "Here you go, Suxin," Lu Hong said with a grin.
Yang Suxin held the Blood-red Divine Stone in her hands and examined it excitedly, "Ah, it's the genuine article! Tian Shengwu, you're amazing!"
Tian Shengwu, basking in her admiration, winked at her and blew a playful kiss, "Told you, didn't I?"
Lu Hong cleared his throat, shifting his attention from the couple back to the task at hand, focusing on the precious stone they had retrieved.