Chapter 1269 1228: Entering the Underground Tomb

Ancient mighty figures sealed their mountain gates, intending to transform into corpses for resurrection. If all went as planned, this process would generally last for hundreds or even thousands of years, depending on the rebirther's strength; the stronger they are, the more power is required for the process!

Hence, when such an ancient portal and secret realm remain unnoticed for hundreds or thousands of years and suddenly open, it causes an uproar. Every time such a portal is opened, it presents a rare opportunity—a great chance.

However, such matters are hard to define. Those lucky enough to enter such portals experience different outcomes—some live, some perish, some prosper greatly, while others return empty-handed. Despite these portals being places where ancient mighty figures aim for corpse resurrection, they are not devoid of danger; indeed, they are perhaps more perilous than so-called forbidden zones and danger areas.

Of course, most people are unaware of these truths, except Chen Fei…

"This is it."

After the mysterious tomb had been opened for half a day, the figures of Chen Fei and Qi Xuchong finally appeared here.

In an ancient mountain, a ruin with countless broken walls and structures stood, and deep within, there was a large cave entrance, as deep as the bloody maw of an ancient fierce beast, exuding a creepy and sinister aura that made people hesitate.

"Ancestor." Several figures successively appeared in front of Qi Xuchong. They were Qi Family Fort experts.

"What's the situation?" Qi Xuchong asked.

"No idea." The person had a peculiar expression and said, "No one who entered has come out. Even those we sent specifically to bring us messages haven't returned."

"What!?" Qi Xuchong's face became tense—a single person hasn't come out?

"It seems that person is about to resurrect." At this time, Chen Fei suddenly murmured to himself.

"Resurrect?" Qi Xuchong was stunned for a moment, then his expression became solemn, "Are you sure, just now!?"

Regarding the true situation of the tomb, Chen Fei disclosed some speculations to him. If it was as Chen Fei said, then the ancient monster inside was about to resurrect—wouldn't that be dangerous?

"I don't know the exact time, but being able to control the tomb's entrance and exit clearly shows that the person inside has regained partial consciousness. At this rate, they should be about to succeed..."

Chen Fei paused, then continued, "I personally suggest those with cultivation levels below True Monarch Realm should withdraw... Also, if I'm not mistaken, the cultivation level restriction for entering this tomb should have disappeared, right?"

"Disappeared? Really…" Qi Xuchong looked at the Qi Family Fort experts inquisitively.

"Yes, yes." The Qi Family Fort expert cast a surprised glance at Chen Fei and then nodded, "I saw the Four Directions Demon Sect's ancestor has already entered."

"Is that so?" Qi Xuchong's eyes flickered, and he said to Chen Fei, "Should I go in with you? If I go in with you, then there shouldn't be any problem with the Heavenly Stem Dragon Bamboo."

Hearing this, Chen Fei fell silent for a moment and said, "I have a hunch, if you go in, it might be somewhat dangerous."

"Dangerous? What danger?" Qi Xuchong was dumbfounded. He was a Great Heaven Rank, unrivaled in Earth Martial City—who in this Outer Domain could pose a threat?

"Have you forgotten the old Earth Corpse inside?" Chen Fei said calmly, "Resurrecting after a thousand years in weakness, what would you do?"

"You're saying..." Qi Xuchong's pupils contracted, and his expression gradually became tense.

"Think about it yourself, I'm not forcing you. I'll take my leave now..." With that, Chen Fei's figure flashed, preparing to enter the mysterious tomb.

"Wait! Take this." At this moment, Qi Xuchong suddenly called out. Simultaneously, he handed over a Communication Talisman.

"What is this?" Chen Fei took the Communication Talisman and asked.

"A Communication Talisman. The other end is with Li Pangbo and Duan Shishan. Both are True Person Realm peak experts from Qi Family Fort. When the tomb opened earlier, I had them keep an eye on Jianng Wanli. With this, you can quickly meet up with them." Qi Xuchong explained.

"Understood. Farewell..." Chen Fei's figure flashed, and he quickly dashed into the deep entrance of the tomb.

...

Meanwhile, those who had entered the mysterious tomb first were already reaping significant rewards.

Unlike what everyone imagined, the environment inside this tomb is not desolate or lonely like an ancient burial ground, but rather like a grand city and palace, filling the entire underground world of the crypt! It is a vast underground city.

And that city, its walls had already collapsed, the huge city was destroyed. Yet, one could still discern that the stone used to build the walls was the rare Cloud Stone of the Corpse Demon! A stone the size of a fist can be worth thousands of Low Grade Spirit Stones, yet now it was used to construct city walls—what an astounding feat!

Not only that, as they swiftly spread out to begin exploring this area, a series of reports came in, thrilling and shocking them.

"What is that? The Emerald Gate?!" Someone discovered that within the ancient city's underground halls, there was an Emerald Gate buried, devoid of luster, yet still operational.

Upon hearing such news, countless people flocked over, only to see a gigantic emerald gate standing there like a mountain gate. Some parts were already broken and had lost their luster, but thin Formation Patterns still danced upon its surface! It's a portal leading to an unknown Secret Realm.

"To enter or not to enter?!" Those who arrived looked at each other, and no one dared to take the first step. No one knew where the Emerald Gate led. To hell or to heaven?!

Whoosh! At this moment, a beam of light shot through, and finally, someone could no longer resist and rushed inside. Then, the void trembled, and a misty brilliance shot forth, and strips of dazzling three-colored thunder radiance appeared before everyone, causing the Emerald Gate to vanish.

"Hiss! It's the Three Thunder Emerald Divine Radiance, an incredible opportunity!" People gasped, pounding their chests with regret, their teeth aching. The Three Thunder Emerald Divine Radiance is a sacred object, extremely precious, and no one would waste it to harm others. This means there must be a huge opportunity behind that door!

After witnessing all this, these people couldn't help but go mad! They began to frantically dig through the city.

However, the city was simply too vast. Even though at least ten thousand cultivators from Earth Martial City had entered, they still seemed like small cats and dogs in a giant city, unable to see the whole picture at all.

But soon, remnants of ancient cities, mysterious portals, and Secret Realms were found and breached, driving people crazy! Even though they didn't know what lay beyond those portals, they couldn't resist rushing in, storming into those doors.

Because no one wanted to miss any opportunity.

But soon, disaster struck.

Rumor had it someone had uncovered an underground palace, awakening an astonishing number of Demon Corpses that crawled out! These Demon Corpses were numerous, numbering in the thousands, and incredibly powerful. After awakening, they went on a killing spree, and even Minor Heavenly Position Characters seemed to have met their end at their hands.

In the end, people banded together, working with united effort to annihilate these Demon Corpses. However, they also suffered heavy losses, with many dying.

Just as the chaos inside this underground crypt reached this point, Chen Fei entered it.

Upon witnessing this broad scene, the mysterious underground city, and ancient ruins, even Chen Fei couldn't help but be shocked by what he saw.

"There's actually such a huge city hidden underground? Is this what the tomb is..." Seeing this scene, Chen Fei couldn't help but mutter. Just from the vastness of this mysterious underground city, he felt it was at least half the size of Earth Martial City... maybe even more.

Wasn't it said that this place was where ancient powerhouses were reborn from corpses?

Then why is it now... Chen Fei's expression turned serious. He now knew this underground tomb, no, this underground city, wasn't as simple as he had previously thought.

"Forget it, it doesn't matter. Getting the Heavenly Stem Dragon Bamboo is the most important." Finally, Chen Fei shook his head, throwing aside all distracting thoughts. He took out the Communication Talisman Qi Xuchong gave him and fiddled with it for a while, then headed in a certain direction within the city. His speed was fast.

Along the way, Chen Fei witnessed many people working together to dig up ruins and Secret Realms. He even saw a few people actually digging up astonishing items, such as the River Named Stone, powerful battle armor flashing with spiritual charm, ancient books, and secret manuals covered in Formation Patterns... Even he was tempted, but for the Heavenly Stem Dragon Bamboo, he held back.

The Heavenly Stem Dragon Bamboo was crucial for him; everything else could wait until he obtained it.

Very soon, following the path indicated by the Communication Talisman, he arrived at an extremely ancient, low mountain. What made this mountain peculiar was that, even though the whole underground crypt and city were lifeless and desolate, everywhere devoid of life, this place was different.

This low mountain was actually lush and green, with various ancient trees and flora growing on it. Not only that, but there were also quite a number of living creatures and animals on the mountain! They were weak, yet those beings and animals were really alive! It was incredibly puzzling.

And precisely because of this anomaly, many people gathered around this mountain, wanting to dig it up and see if its strangeness hid any treasures or grand opportunities!

Among these people was the arrogant and haughty Jianng Wanli, dressed in black robes, the plain-looking Dark Demon Cui Ming of the Cui family, and Li Pangbo from Qi Family Fort. At the same time, to one's surprise, the Dark Demon Cui Ming had broken through, exuding the aura of a Minor Heavenly True Monarch Realm?!

"Is it him!?"

At this moment, Chen Fei's arrival successfully drew their attention.

"Is it him?" Dark Demon Cui Ming looked at Chen Fei from afar, his expression peculiar.