Chapter 2434 - 2124: If It Falls Into My Hands, It’s Mine

Seeing that the black pearl was about to be swallowed by the Rebirth Stone, a violent aura suddenly erupted from the pearl, followed by a cold female voice emanating from it.

Upon hearing the voice, Lu Chen paused for a moment, as expected; inside the pearl were Ji Yunmeng’s memories, along with a trace of her Divine Soul as the Ancestor of the Strange.

Lu Chen, having regained his composure, chuckled and said, "Cloud Dream Emperor, just stay quietly inside the Rebirth Stone. Rest assured, I will take good care of your body."

As Lu Chen was speaking, the black memory pearl once more erupted with a frenzied Mysterious Power.

Yet before the memory pearl could emit sound again, it was swallowed by the Rebirth Stone and completely sealed.

With the sealing of the memory pearl, the relic began to tremble, and the thick Deceitful Evil gradually dissipated, forming a tranquil Small World.

Ji Yunmeng, who was attacking the soil sphere, also paused, realizing that the voice in her mind had completely vanished, leaving her feeling as though she’d lost something, empty inside.

Nonetheless, she remained convinced that the memory pearl was strongly connected to her.

Surely Lu Chen was afraid she would uncover something, hence he sealed the pearl.

After sealing Ji Yunmeng’s memory pearl, Lu Chen immediately placed the Rebirth Stone back into the System Space.

After finishing everything, he gathered the Heavenly Tribulation Soil.

As the soil sphere slowly disappeared, Lu Chen reappeared in front of Ji Yunmeng.

Seeing Lu Chen’s smug smile, Ji Yunmeng couldn’t help but clench her fists, feeling an inexplicable urge to hit him.

Lu Chen said, "That thing is already sealed, don’t dwell on it anymore."

Upon hearing this, Ji Yunmeng coldly replied, "You seem to know what it is."

Lu Chen didn’t hide anything and said directly, "I do know."

Ji Yunmeng persisted, "What would it take for you to give it to me?"

Lu Chen said, "It’s in my hands now; it belongs to me."

Ji Yunmeng pressed on, "As long as you give me that pearl, I’ll agree to anything you say."

Although the memory pearl was now completely disconnected from her, she trusted her instincts; the pearl was undoubtedly crucial to her. No matter the cost, she was determined to retrieve it.

However, at this moment, Lu Chen said, "Maybe one day I’ll give you the memory pearl, but not now. No matter what you say now, I won’t give it to you."

His power was still too weak; if Ji Yunmeng merged with the memory pearl, her strength might return.

If he handed the memory pearl over to Ji Yunmeng now, it would be suicidal.

However, he hadn’t ruled it out entirely, remembering what happened inside the Burial Furnace. If this world was similar, perhaps he and those female Ancestor of the Strange would form an alliance against the Netherworld Evil Emperor?

Though most of his memories had returned, Lu Chen still felt like he was missing something; maybe his memory wasn’t complete.

If his guess was correct and they were here because of the Netherworld Evil Emperor, then to face the Netherworld Evil Emperor, he’d need to help Ji Yunmeng and the other female Mysterious envoys restore their memories.

But now was not the time to consider these things.

Seeing Lu Chen resolute in not handing over the memory pearl, Ji Yunmeng chose not to say more.

Lu Chen glanced around at the entire Small World.

Inside, lush greens spread out, the scenery enchanting.

The whole world seemed harmonious, not at all like Ancient Ruins.

With the memory pearl sealed, he wasn’t interested in whatever else the relic contained, losing interest in exploring further.

Then Lu Chen said, "Do you want to continue exploring this relic? If you wish to explore further, then go ahead, I’ll be heading out."

Since he found the memory pearl, he saw no reason to stay here.

Seeing Lu Chen intending to leave, Ji Yunmeng surmised that the memory pearl must be the most crucial thing in the relic.

Nonetheless, despite knowing Lu Chen had obtained the most important item, Ji Yunmeng intended to wander more, believing there might be treasures she needed.

She then coldly said, "If you wish to leave, then leave; I will stay a while longer."

Upon hearing Ji Yunmeng’s words, Lu Chen said, "Take care."

With his words, Lu Chen turned and walked away.

Watching Lu Chen’s departing figure, Ji Yunmeng furrowed her brows deeply, her mind still dwelling on the memory pearl.

Currently, she was no match for Lu Chen, but someday she would surpass him in strength; on that day, she would reclaim the memory pearl from him.

As long as she stayed around Lu Chen, there was hope.

After calming her emotions, Ji Yunmeng began to explore the relic, hoping to discover Heavenly and Earthly Treasures she needed.

Meanwhile, Lu Chen found the exit from the Ancient Ruins. As he stepped through, he heard the noise of a bustling crowd.

"It’s Master Lu! Master Lu actually came out from inside!"

"Master Lu can fly; is he also in the Heavenly Realm?"

"My god, I didn’t expect Master Lu to possess such strong powers!"

"How come Master Lu seems completely unharmed?"

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Outside the Ancient Ruins, the area was teeming with people, standing at the edge of the vortex, not daring to enter.

Seeing Lu Chen’s silhouette appear above the vortex, each face was filled with surprise and confusion.

At this point, Lu Chen’s gaze fell on Pei Shuhua.

Seeing Pei Shuhua present, Lu Chen’s brows furrowed.

Wasn’t she supposed to be in the Imperial Palace with her daughter? Why was she here?

Lu Chen promptly stepped into the air, flying directly next to Pei Shuhua, smiling as he asked, "Empress Dowager not staying in the Imperial Palace, what brings you here?"

Pei Shuhua coldly replied, "With such a significant event at the Imperial Mausoleum, I must come and see as Empress Dowager."

Pei Shuhua wondered if this fellow had obtained the Ancient Inheritance from the relic?

But the Ancient Ruins had only just emerged; how could anyone acquire the Ancient Inheritance immediately upon entering?

Perhaps it’s dangerous inside, thus Lu Chen exited.

At this time, two Heavenly Realm members from the Northern Town King’s Mansion approached Lu Chen.

Peng Zhao looked at Lu Chen and said, "Master Lu, is your body alright? Those who entered the relic earlier were drained to dry corpses."

Upon hearing Peng Zhao’s words, Lu Chen understood why these people stood around the vortex rather than enter it.

Inside the vortex was a dense Deceitful Evil, intermixed with pure Mysterious Power. If ordinary individuals tread into the vortex, they would be drained of vitality and perish.

Thus, this so-called Ancient Ruins only allowed the Mysterious to enter, or individuals like him who could continuously restore their vitality.

Evidently, whatever entity sealed the memories was Mysterious, likely aiming to block all non-Mysterious beings from entering the relic. But clearly, they underestimated, not foreseeing someone like him, who could withstand the corrosion of the Mysterious Power, infiltrating the relic.