The Great Ruler

As Mu Chen slowly landed from above the Lake of Treasures, Nine Nether, Ink Blade, and the rest darted over. They were baffled by the sudden change in Mu Chen and the blood stain in between his brows.

“Brother Mu, did you find anything?” Han Shan asked, feeling embarrassed. He was the one who had told them confidently there were leads about the Undying Bird in the Myriad Beasts Tomb, but for the past ten days, Mu Chen had been exploring around and could not find anything.

Mu Chen nodded gently and smiled. They were excited by his reaction, as this was the first time over the past ten days that they saw him nodding. Mu Chen did not keep anything from them and told them about the mysterious place and the Phoenix Clan.

“The Phoenix Clan is here as well.” Nine Nether was shocked and said with a frown, “These people are very picky, and only extraordinary things can make them so anxious.”

At this point, Nine Nether’s eyes glittered. The Primordial Undying Bird was considered to be part of the Phoenix Clan, but it was more uncommon than its real phoenix. They would definitely act immediately if they had heard about leads on the Undying Bird. If they could get a hold of the Blood Essence of the Undying Bird, they would be able to evolve and enhance their bloodline.

However, things would become tricky once the Phoenix Clan was involved. They would not let others have a share, given their arrogance. They were tougher to deal with compared to the Sirius Clan and Golden Lion Clan.

“If the Phoenix Clan is going to the place Brother Mu has discovered, that must be a special place,” Han Shan said. At that point, he suddenly stopped. He seemed to recall something and said, “We do have some other information…”

“Oh?” Mu Chen was shocked and looked at Han Shan. What is it that he knows and did not tell us?

When Han Shan saw Mu Chen’s look, he quickly shook his head and said, “I don’t mean to hide anything from you. During the past few days when you were cultivating, I sent my men out on reconnaissance. Although they did not find any leads on the Undying Bird, they have other discoveries.”

“Other discoveries?”

“Within ten days, there was a sudden increase in the number of groups that have entered Myriad Beasts Tomb. Many of them were from the Supreme Divine Beasts’ clans,” Han Shan said, looking serious.

“There was the Giant Bird Clan… Nine Hues Peacock Clan… Divine Crane Clan… Heaven Piercing Ape Clan…”

Mu Chen would raise his brows every time Han Shan mentioned a clan. These clans were well-known in the Great Thousand World and were well established. These were the Supreme Divine Beasts’ clans, and they had a long history.

Mu Chen was initially shocked, but soon, he became very serious. If only one or two Supreme Divine Beasts’ clans had entered the Myriad Beasts Tomb, it would be a coincidence. However, if so many of them appeared at the same time, there must be a reason.

“There must be something in the Myriad Beasts Tomb that has attracted them,” Ink Blade said, hitting the nail on the head. The Divine Beasts’ clans would not have risked their lives and entered such a dangerous place if it were not so.

Nine Nether nodded, and suddenly, she looked at Mu Chen. Mu Chen realized it as well, and he squinted and said, “Could they be going to the mysterious place?”

Although they did not know what was in the mysterious place, if it could draw the Phoenix Clan to it, it must be something extraordinary. The other Supreme Divine Beasts’ clans would naturally be drawn to it as well.

Han Shan nodded and agreed that it must have been so.

“What do you plan to do?” Ink Blade asked, looking at Mu Chen.

Nine Nether turned to look at Mu Chen as well. Along the way, Mu Chen had won the confidence of his companions, and he had unknowingly replaced Nine Nether as the decision maker for their team.

Mu Chen was silent for a while. Although he did not know what was in the mysterious place, from the look of it, it must be more dangerous than where they were now. Moreover, since the Supreme Divine Beasts’ clans were heading toward the same place, they would get into a vicious fight once they started to vie with one another. Those who were less powerful would then be completely wiped out.

Under normal circumstances, Mu Chen would avoid going to such a dangerous place. However, what if there were leads on the Undying Bird? Although Mu Chen had gained much in entering the Land of the Divine Beasts, his key problem had not been resolved. He had to help Nine Nether obtain the Undying Bird’s Blood Essence to perfect her bloodline.

He would be troubled if he were unable to accomplish this task, and no amount of Quasi-Divine Artifacts would compensate for it. Thus, he had to go, even if the place was filled with danger.

“Regardless of whatever is in that place, I will not miss out on any opportunity that will lead me to the Undying Bird. I have to go there,” Mu Chen said softly but firmly as he looked at them.

Although Nine Nether did not say anything, her eyes glittered, and she was touched.

Ink Blade nodded, and Ink Ring had no objection.

When Mu Chen saw it, he looked at Han Shan and said with a smile, “Brother Han, if you are busy, we can make a move first.” Mu Chen did not insist that Han Shan should go with them. After all, the opponents that they had to face might be the Supreme Divine Beasts’ clans who were more powerful than Golden Sky Prime.

When Han Shan heard it, his face darkened, and he said, “Brother Mu, how can you say this? You don’t treat me as a friend. If not for all of you, we would not have been able to enter the Lake of Treasures, let alone get the treasures. Since you need help, we will definitely do our best to help you.”

Mu Chen was stunned. He immediately cupped his fist and said, “Thank you.”

Han Shan was a Grade Seven Sovereign. With the Sky-Shattering Rod that he had obtained earlier, he was no longer afraid of Golden Sky Prime, although he was at the Peak of Grade Seven Sovereign. Mu Chen would have a stronger team with Han Shan’s help.

However, Han Shan might have to go head-on with the Supreme Divine Beasts’ clans, and it would be tough for him and his men. Mu Chen was thus surprised at his decision to help him.

“In that case, let’s make a move now and go deep into Myriad Beasts Tomb. We can check with the other clans along the way to see if we can get information about the Undying Bird. We will move straight to the place if there are truly leads. However, if the two are not connected, we will drop the plan and go elsewhere,” Mu Chen said with a smile.

No matter what treasures were in the mysterious place, Mu Chen’s most important task was to help Nine Nether search for the Undying Bird’s Blood Essence to perfect her bloodline. Everything else had to be pushed aside for the time being.

Han Shan nodded. It would be the best case scenario if he did not have to go head-on with the Supreme Divine Beasts’ clans. After all, they were not to be trifled with. Even Golden Sky Prime would be wary of the geniuses of the Supreme Divine Beasts’ clans.

Mu Chen lifted his eyes to look at the Myriad Beasts Tomb. He waved his hand, turned into a light, and darted out. Nine Nether and the rest followed behind him and darted out of the calm lake.

…

Mu Chen led his companions deep into the Myriad Beasts Tomb.

He had checked the area out over the past ten days with the help of the Exterminating Eye. Their journey had been extremely smooth, and they had not come across any groups of beast spirits.

In less than two days, they started to get deeper into the Myriad Beasts Tomb. On the second day of their journey, they came across another group of people who were going to the same place as they were. They obtained the information that they needed from this group by using some force.

Power was king in the Land of the Divine Beasts. As long as one was powerful enough, even the Supreme Divine Beasts’ clans would take a step back. From the information that he had obtained, Mu Chen finally knew the background of the mysterious land.

It had been rumored that during the Primordial Age when the Land of the Divine Beasts was being destroyed, the top powers in this continent fought with the Extraterritorial Race. Most of the Sovereign powers had died deep inside the Myriad Beasts Tomb.

Although the top powers of the Extraterritorial Race had died, they were still filled with evil spirits and had even tried to contaminate the bones of the Sovereign Divine Beasts. The willpower that was left behind by the Sovereign Divine Beasts then integrated to stay deep inside the Myriad Beasts Tomb to protect the bones, and at the same time, suppress the dead from the Extraterritorial Race.

The place where many of the Sovereign Divine Beasts had been buried was known as the Divine Cemetery.