Chapter 26: The Mysterious Empress
Run! Run for your life!
Ye Chen knew that even if he reached the peak of the 10th layer of Qi Refining Realm, he was no match for Xie Wei, a demon wolf. The gap between two realms wasn't something that could be easily bridged. As for Lin Qi, the third disciple of Beixue Manor, being able to defeat Wu Wanshan, it was mainly due to his advantage in martial skills and techniques. Beixue Manor was a 7th-grade great sect, which meant it had developed over hundreds or even thousands of years into a massive power with countless secret manuals and treasures, its depth unfathomable. On the other hand, Wu Wanshan was just a lone wanderer, his most powerful knife technique being self-created, showing that he didn't have any profound backing.
Jin Yan's Gong had long been refined to perfection by Ye Chen, and with a full display of his strength, he was able to run without touching the ground, sticking close to the grass and trees as he sprinted and darted about. In an instant, he could cover tens of meters, and in this regard, he was not inferior to a real wild goose.
Ahh-oh!
Before Ye Chen could catch his breath, a strong and intense aura of evil shot towards him from behind.
The leaf dust didn't need to be seen to know that this was a demonic energy bullet spat out by the Demon Wolf, and any warrior below the Condensing Realm would have their blood dry up and limbs go numb if they were even slightly grazed.
With a powerful soul force, Ye Chen's body flickered and easily dodged.
Bang!
A crater was blasted out of the ground in front and to the right, with nearby grass and trees withering instantly.
"What a powerful demonic energy bullet, the inner elixir of this Scorpion-Tailed Demon Wolf must be extremely potent. If I could get it, at least half a year's worth of hard work would be saved... No, what am I thinking? Whether I can escape or not is still a problem, and yet I'm actually thinking about getting my hands on the Scorpion-Tailed Demon Wolf's inner elixir. This is really being reckless."
Bang bang bang......
A burst of demonic energy bullets came from behind, Ye Chen always found the best route to dodge, giving people a sense of strolling through a hail of bullets.
The scorpion-tailed demon wolf was enraged and no longer shot out magical bullets, instead using its full strength to chase after the humans in front of it, gradually closing the distance.
Fifty steps!
45 Steps!
Forty steps!
……
Ye Dun's scalp numbed, and he hastily threw the swollen leather bag high into the air, accurately landing it on the crown of a towering tree. From below, it was hard to spot, and he made preparations for his return to retrieve it later.
Whoosh!
Almost a hundred kilograms of demon beast materials were discarded, and Ye Chen's speed increased sharply, not inferior to the early stage of the Condensing Realm martial artist. With the support of his powerful soul force, he was unpredictable and elusive.
But even so, the Scorpion Tail Wolf still slowly approached, only with a very small amplitude.
Two people chased each other, unknowingly entering the depths of the silent mountain range. The surroundings were quiet and still, a deathly silence.
The scorpion-tailed demon wolf behind seemed a bit afraid, slowing down its pursuit speed significantly, its large head occasionally looking around.
In an instant, a huge black shadow darted out from the grass beside it and bit down on the Scorpion Tail Wolf's neck. Due to its extreme speed, its body scraped against the ground and slid tens of meters away.
The scorpion-tailed wolf struggled with all its might and let out a terrified howl.
Alas, the dark shadow was even more powerful than the wolf with the devil's tail. With just one swipe of its paw, it smashed open the opponent's skull, splashing blood everywhere.
When Ye Chen turned around, he coincidentally met the gaze of the black shadow. Those blood-red eyes were even more ruthless than a knife edge, and they were extremely evil.
"Fourth-level demonic beast: Crimson Blood Evil Beast!"
Ye Chen was extremely bitter, never expecting that just after encountering a Demon Wolf with a venomous tail, an even more powerful Evil Beast of the Crimson Blood would appear. If it were only this, there would still be a glimmer of hope for survival. The key issue was that he had become lost and didn't know if he had entered the depths of the Silent Mountain Range.
Although he had a glimmer of luck, Ye Chen rationally thought that this was the depths of the Silent Mountain Range, otherwise there wouldn't be a fourth-level demonic beast.
As the fierce beast with glowing red eyes approached, Ye Chen forced himself to remain calm, his sharp gaze scanning around before finally settling on a rocky mountain in front of him to the left.
There is a horizontal large crack there, as if it was cut out by someone with a knife, and its depth cannot be measured.
No longer caring what situation he would encounter, Ye Chen's right foot stomped the ground and his body slanted out, darting into the large crevice like a swallow returning to its nest.
Bang!
The rocky mountain shook violently. The body of the evil beast was too large to follow Ye Chen in, but its massive power still caused the earth and rocks to shatter, sending debris flying everywhere.
Ye Chen didn't think the entrance outside could stop the Crimson Blood Evil Beast, so he reached into his pocket and pulled out a Night Pearl, using its faint glow to get a clear view of their surroundings before heading deeper.
He didn't know how long he had walked, but Ye Chen could no longer hear any noise from outside.
Drip!
A drop of water fell down, and Ye Dun unconsciously dodged.
"I didn't know my reaction was so quick, I didn't expect to be able to sense even the falling water droplets and easily dodge them." If it were in the past, Ye Chen wouldn't have been able to react even if he sensed the water droplets falling, but now that he has cultivated the Pure Yuan Technique, his body and mind are almost synchronized.
After walking for a while, Ye Chen's face was blown by the air flow, and his mood was suddenly lifted. He quickened his pace, and at the same time, he drew out his fine steel sword with his right hand, and his inner energy was stored in his body, waiting to be released.
Wow!
A cool breeze blew by, and Ye Chen's eyes suddenly cleared up.
Before one's eyes was a vast space, four or five zhang high, with an unknown length and width, which turned out to be an underground world.
In the underground world there is a river, trees and stone rooms. Outside the stone room is a stone pavilion with a stone table and four stone chairs inside.
"Could it be that someone has lived here?" Ye Chen was shocked and uncertain, thinking he had found the exit, but unexpectedly arrived at the bottom of the earth.
Splash!
The river water splashes and foams, as if nurturing fish, occasionally making a breaking sound. The trees are very strange, different from the big trees on the ground, with gray branches like rocks, only growing dozens of dull gray leaves, hanging lonely and quietly, with life introverted.
Not daring to be careless, Ye Chen walked towards the stone room.
"Is anyone there?" Ye Chenyang shouted as he came to the outside of the stone room.
He called out several times in succession, but no one responded.
Ye Chen took a deep breath and pushed open the door to enter the stone chamber.
The stone room is not large, only about one zhang in length and width, with walls on all sides inlaid with night-glowing stones the size of dragon eyes, illuminating the interior brightly.
The first thing that caught my eye was the gigantic portrait on the wall opposite, which depicted a heavenly beauty with hair as black as a waterfall, eyes like stars, and an ethereal quality that seemed to be one with the wind, the queen of all flowers, with an air of superiority that seemed to look down upon the world.
Named in the lower right corner - Xuan Hou.
Upon seeing this name, Ye Chen was shocked, it was actually Xuan Hou.
The True Spirit Continent has countless strong men, but those who truly dominate the world are only a few, such as Yu Huang, Xie Wang, Long Wang, and also Xuan Hou.
As the only woman among the top figures, Empress Wu's life is legendary.
At the age of eleven, he became a True Realm warrior. At fourteen, he reached the Embracing Origin Realm. At eighteen, he entered the Stellar Extreme Realm. At twenty-five, he attained the Spiritual Ocean Realm. At thirty-five, he broke through the Life and Death Profound Gate, becoming the youngest Life and Death Realm expert in a thousand years. His power was revered as all-encompassing, earning him the title of 'Profound Emperor' for his generation.
