The two walked through the passage, and after a long time, a change finally appeared.
At the end of the passage, clouds and mist swirled, giving a sense of illusion.
Amidst the clouds and mist, several hundred-zhang-tall giant pillars stood majestically, carved with all sorts of divine beast patterns, as if alive and about to move.
At the end of the pillars, a faintly visible palace stood, its golden light flowing, illuminating the clouds and mist, radiating brilliance.
In front of the palace lay a yaochi as vast as a lake or sea.
Above the yaochi, a divine bridge hung.
Above the palace was an incredibly large moon, emitting a cold radiance, which complemented the golden light of the palace.
The moment they saw the palace and the bright moon, Xu Chuan and Ning Youci felt an urge to kneel and worship!
"Where is this place, exactly?"
Looking at the palace and the moon, Ning Youci murmured.
Even the imperial palace of the Great Wei Dynasty was not a fraction of this palace.
At this moment, Ning Youci felt an inexplicable urge to rush directly into the palace.
"I'm not sure, let's go in and see!"
Xu Chuan shook his head; he couldn't explain it either.
The palace before him felt even more oppressive than the Golden Ancient Palace.
The Golden Ancient Palace was, after all, just a weapon, only creating the shape of a palace, whereas this palace was truly built.
Coupled with that moon, it was no different from the legendary Taiyin Heavenly Palace.
Xu Chuan took Ning Youci's hand and walked onto the divine bridge above the yaochi.
Holding Xu Chuan's hand, Ning Youci didn't struggle at all. She had completely grown accustomed to their intimacy.
In fact, holding Xu Chuan's hand made her heart flutter with an unusual feeling.
After safely crossing the divine bridge, the two successfully entered the palace.
The clouds, mist, and giant pillars outside had not posed any obstacle to them.
Before they entered the palace, it was pitch black inside.
But the moment they stepped in, the palace instantly lit up with silvery starlight, illuminating the entire hall.
"What is this? Essence of Starlight?"
Xu Chuan exclaimed, releasing a light-emitting object.
Essence of Starlight, this was a valuable and extremely rare jewel.
It had the effect of concentrating the spirit, nourishing the qi, calming the mind, and aiding enlightenment. Besides that, its greatest feature was its ability to emit a soft starlight.
This substance could only be obtained from fallen stars and was extremely rare and precious outside.
Xu Chuan truly couldn't imagine what kind of person would use such a thing for illumination!
Furthermore, Xu Chuan glanced around and saw at least twenty Essences of Starlight in the palace, each as large as a fist!
"What a grand gesture, to use so many Essences of Starlight for illumination!"
Xu Chuan marveled.
If he were still an outer disciple of the Taiyi Holy Land, he would probably have to toil for ten lifetimes to afford even one Essence of Starlight.
"Ah!"
Suddenly, Ning Youci's startled cry interrupted Xu Chuan's thoughts.
"What happened?"
Xu Chuan turned around and asked.
"There's someone, there's someone there!"
Ning Youci pointed tremblingly towards the center of the palace.
Xu Chuan looked in the direction she pointed and was speechless.
There was no one there, just a skeleton dressed in opulent attire. Judging by its clothes, it was a female skeleton.
It sat high on a chair in the center of the palace, looking down upon everything.
And then it died there.
"It's nothing, just a skeleton. Who knows how long it's been dead," Xu Chuan said, gently rubbing her forehead to comfort her.
Clearly, Ning Youci had not yet recovered from Yang Sheng's pursuit.
Otherwise, a warrior of the Samsara Realm wouldn't be so frightened by a skeleton.
"I still need to give her some psychological counseling."
Xu Chuan thought to himself.
This wouldn't do. Martial cultivation demanded a spirit of pushing forward fearlessly.
If she was afraid of a mere skeleton, how could she reach higher realms in the future?
Xu Chuan didn't want such a destined daughter of fate as Ning Youci to remain in the Samsara Realm forever!
"This... the cultivation of this skeleton in life must have been no weaker than that of an Emperor Venerable!"
After overcoming her fear, Ning Youci looked at the skeleton with disbelief.
"Is that so?"
Xu Chuan was also a little surprised and turned his head. He activated 'Insight into All Things,' and a blinding silver light entered his eyes.
This situation had occurred before with the Tier 1 Emperor Venerable in the depths of the Heavenly Abyss, though not as potent as today.
Clearly, the cultivation of this skeleton in life was definitely above Tier 2 Emperor Venerable!
"Xu Chuan, I want to go and see!"
Ning Youci said.
"See what?" Xu Chuan didn't understand for a moment.
"I feel a great attraction towards this skeleton, I want to get closer and see!"
Ning Youci's beautiful eyes showed a determined look that brooked no refusal.
"This..."
Hearing her request, Xu Chuan was also taken aback.
He wasn't sure if there was any danger here. Frankly, he didn't advise Ning Youci to approach the skeleton.
After all, it was the skeleton of an Emperor Venerable. Who knew if she had left any contingency before she died?
Xu Chuan had experienced possession before, and it was only thanks to the suppression of the Golden Ancient Palace that he escaped.
Suddenly.
Xu Chuan seemed to recall something.
Before, in the Great Wei Imperial Palace, he had seen information about an opportunity from Ning Youci.
Combined with Ning Youci's reaction now, Xu Chuan had some suspicions.
"Could that opportunity be on this skeleton?"
Xu Chuan thought to himself.
After weighing the pros and cons, Xu Chuan finally agreed to Ning Youci's request.
"Go ahead, I'll be behind you, protecting you!"
Xu Chuan said.
"Thank you, Xu Chuan!" Ning Youci was overjoyed.
At this moment, she made a surprising move.
Taking advantage of Xu Chuan's lack of preparedness, she suddenly kissed him on the cheek, then acted as if nothing had happened and walked straight towards the skeleton.
Ning Youci, her face turned away, was already blushing profusely. She didn't know why she had made such a bold move.
Xu Chuan, who had received the kiss, was also completely bewildered. He touched the spot where Ning Youci had kissed him and revealed a faint smile.
As she approached the skeleton, Ning Youci found the attraction growing stronger and stronger.
She even felt an urge to completely merge with this skeleton!
She reached out to touch the skeleton, wanting to feel it up close.
Suddenly.
A silver light shot out from the skeleton's brow and struck Ning Youci's forehead directly.
Then, the skeleton actually turned into specks of light and merged into Ning Youci's body.
Ning Youci lost control of herself and sat down directly in the position previously occupied by the skeleton.
"What is going on?"
Xu Chuan frowned upon seeing what had happened to Ning Youci.
"I don't know either."
Ning Youci was also somewhat confused and worried.
"Is this skeleton playing tricks?"
Xu Chuan speculated, then took out the Golden Ancient Palace, intending to suppress Ning Youci.
He feared Ning Youci was also experiencing possession and intended to forcefully eliminate it.
"Xu Chuan, wait a moment. This seems to be an inheritance!"
Just as Xu Chuan was about to act, Ning Youci spoke to stop him.