Chapter 132: The Treasure Chamber
The Netherworld Sect Disciples discussed and decided to split into two groups; one group to defend outside the secret chamber, and another in front of the chamber's main gate.
The structures on the ruins had at least dozens of main gates, but there were only a few hundred Netherworld Sect Disciples left at the ruins, which meant almost every secret chamber's gate could only be manned by around a dozen disciples.
The higher-ups of the Netherworld Sect couldn't understand why there were so many secret chambers in the ruins. They had originally wanted to uncover the truth but didn't anticipate that internal strife within the Netherworld Sect would break out prematurely, ruining their plans.
The conflict between Han Zhanyi and Dong Tianheng of the Netherworld Sect exploded instantly because they were each worried the other would find the treasure within the ruins.
Once the treasure was discovered by the other, the one who did not obtain it would be at a disadvantage in future conflicts.
Having existing grievances, Han Zhanyi and Dong Tianheng suspected that once one of them secured the treasure from this location, they would immediately launch a retaliation.
Thus, both struck without prior agreement.
Han Zhanyi and Dong Tianheng had been members of the Netherworld Sect for many years, and their strengths were on par with each other.
Their internal conflict would undoubtedly bring a severe blow to the Netherworld Sect, but with the situation that "a mountain cannot contain two tigers", they had no other choice.
Duan Gujin was secretly watching, and soon, he noticed that those Netherworld Sect Disciples had actually not assigned anyone to guard the chamber containing the treasure.
"What good fortune!"
Duan Gujin took a deep breath, with a thought, his body flashed, transforming into a shadow that disappeared into the void.
Moments later, he appeared in front of the treasure chamber.
After confirming there was no one around, he began to move some gravel.
After 15 minutes, he finally entered the treasure chamber.
Only after entering did Duan Gujin realize that the chamber had shielded his Divine Sense Inspection.
Previously, he didn't get much information from the Evil Eye, which meant he now knew next to nothing about this treasure chamber.
"Unexpectedly, the Netherworld Dark Clan had set up such a large Transmission Altar here, what exactly are they trying to do?"
He searched the chamber for treasures, and soon in one of them, he found several materials used to activate the Transmission Array, known as Transmission Crystal Stones.
For him, these Transmission Crystal Stones were useless, so he completely ignored them.
He was solely focused on finding items related to the Netherworld Treasure. Soon after entering the treasure chamber, he found some Dark Weapons in another chamber.
Inspecting these Dark Weapons, he realized they were all damaged beyond repair due to age.
"What a pity!"
Duan Gujin exhaled a breath full of dismay, recognizing that these Dark Weapons had the distinctive characteristics of the Netherworld Dark Clan.
The Netherworld Dark Clan used Netherworld Stones to convert Primordial Power, which was notably different from the Human Clan.
If a Dark Weapon wielded by someone from the Netherworld Dark Clan didn't have a Netherworld Stone, it couldn't exhibit its full power.
If a member of the Human Clan wanted to cultivate Netherworld Dark Clan skills, they would need to use a higher grade of material called a Netherworld Treasure Pearl.
Duan Gujin inspected the Netherworld Stones and discovered that only a very few could still be used once or twice.
"Even scraps have their use!"
Duan Gujin then had the Evil Eye sense which Netherworld Stones were still usable. Once confirmed, he took those few Netherworld Stones from Xuanbing Mountain that were still useful.
He continued forward, entering other chambers.
However, he sorrowfully discovered that most of the chambers he subsequently entered were completely empty, containing nothing.
Frowning slightly, he found the current chamber had countless smaller chambers within it, where he could not use his Divine Sense Inspection.
With no other choice, he could only search one small chamber after another.
15 minutes later, Duan Gujin arrived at a secret chamber.
He opened the large door of the small secret chamber, and inside he saw a statue that was three meters tall, shaped exactly like a member of the Netherworld Dark Clan.
The Netherworld Dark Clan differs significantly in physique from the typical Human Clan.
Members of the Netherworld Dark Clan are tall and robust, and they can also manifest the Heavenly Dragon Martial Soul like the Human Clan.
Compared to the Human Clan, the Netherworld Dark Clan has a terrifying ability for Spiritual Attacks, as they are naturally proficient in Divine Soul Attacks.
The Netherworld Dark Clan also has a fatal weakness; they cannot live under sunlight for extended periods.
If they live under sunlight for too long, their internal organs will slowly decay.
Once their internal organs decay to a certain extent, their end is not far.
Thus, the Netherworld Dark Clan can only thrive in special dark regions, coupled with their reproductive capability of giving birth only once every hundred years.
In comparison to the Human Clan, the Netherworld Dark Clan is a species slowly moving towards extinction.
Duan Gujin pondered for a moment and then his eyes suddenly brightened.
"I know what this is; this statue must be a Pharaoh of the Netherworld Dark Clan!"
He recalled some rumors he had heard before and connected this statue to a Pharaoh of the Netherworld Dark Clan.
In the legends of the Netherworld Dark Clan, a Pharaoh signifies the most powerful member of their tribe.
After a while, Duan Gujin sensed a special connection between the Evil Eye and the statue.
"There's a situation!"
Duan Gujin squinted his eyes, as he received numerous Divine Thoughts from the statue.
Had his Spiritual Power not been extraordinary, he might have been overwhelmed by the barrage of Divine Thoughts.
After a moment, the statue ceased transmitting Divine Thoughts to Duan Gujin.
Duan Gujin began to interpret the Divine Thoughts transmitted from the statue, and after a while, his expression drastically changed, a look of shock and horror flickering in his eyes.
"Unexpectedly, this Transmission Altar was set up here by the Netherworld Dark Clan, planning to use it as a stepping-stone for the future!"
Duan Gujin gasped sharply, fully aware of the horrors of the Netherworld Dark Clan.
He could imagine that if the Netherworld Dark Clan were to use the Transmission Altar to invade the Qiankun Continent, it would turn into a terrestrial hell.
Living in darkness, the Netherworld Dark Clan, upon invading other territories, would first alter the geographic environment of the land.
For instance, they would turn an area into a land devoid of sunlight, similar to the current environment of the ruins.
Only after such transformation would the Netherworld Dark Clan dare to inhabit that territory.
But once the territory is successfully transformed by the Netherworld Dark Clan, the plants and living creatures within would gradually die off, eventually turning it into a land suitable only for the Netherworld Dark Clan.
Given enough time, the Netherworld Dark Clan might eventually become the overlord of the Qiankun Continent.
In his past life, while traveling in other continents, Duan Gujin had heard numerous similar rumors.
He carefully analyzed the remaining Divine Thoughts, and after a while, he breathed a sigh of relief.
"Thank goodness! It turns out this Transmission Altar was established here over two thousand years ago, I reckon this Transmission Altar has already been compromised! Even if it hasn't been, all I need to do is completely destroy it!"
A sharp gleam flashed in Duan Gujin's eyes.
With a thought, he decided to destroy the Transmission Altar.
In that Transmission Altar, the Mage Statue was the Array Eye.
As long as he destroyed the Mage Statue, the Transmission Altar would be completely ruined.