Chapter 1090: Chapter 1076: Huichun Blessed Land
Beneath the Catfish Flood Dragon, there was a stone staircase sloping downward, meticulously crafted, though now covered with silt, sand, and the waterweed and moss growing in its crevices.
The waterweed and moss here were extraordinarily robust—what was typically a mere finger-wide slender leaf waterweed had grown to a width of five to six meters, resembling a large tree.
This was due to the intensely abundant spiritual power in this place; Ye Zhen estimated that bottling up the seawater here would classify it as spirit water for martial artists below the Soul Sea Realm.
Every bowl of seawater contained spiritual power nearly equivalent to that within a low-grade spirit crystal.
The broad stone staircase was entirely blocked by various waterweeds, making it barely visible to those with exceptional eye power.
The emerald green radiant light emerged precisely from the end of the passage.
The group exchanged glances and cautiously took a few steps forward, immersing themselves in the emerald green radiant light.
Instantly, everyone was basked in that green radiant light; Shuili Dan King’s expression turned peculiar, while Ye Zhen’s eyes reflected a hint of astonishment.
The emerald green radiant light was filled with dense vitality power, enveloping everyone and making them extremely comfortable. Moreover, Ye Zhen sensed its resemblance to the vitality power within the Longevity Banner.
"My injury, look, look at my left shoulder’s wound, it’s recovering rapidly!" Leng Kang suddenly exclaimed.
Earlier, during the battle with the Catfish Flood Dragon, Leng Kang’s shoulder had been struck by the creature’s tail tip, creating a deep wound that exposed bone.
Merely a superficial wound, in truth, Leng Kang’s injury was not that severe.
Initially, with Leng Kang’s regenerative ability, it would have taken at least a day for the wound to heal, previously sealed with spiritual power.
But under the emerald green radiant light, Leng Kang’s shoulder wound began regenerating at a visible pace.
With the group’s keen eye power, they could vaguely see the tissue on Leng Kang’s shoulder wound writhing quickly; within moments, the shallower parts of the wound had been overridden by new tissue, leaving nothing but a faint white scar.
"Fortunately, we previously lured away the Catfish Flood Dragon; otherwise, under this greenish radiant light, the creature would have been an unkillable monster," mused Yuh Changkong, the Green Robe Dragon King.
In the brief span, Leng Kang’s shoulder wound fully healed. Shuili Dan King’s eyes shone brightly, as he gazed intently toward the depths of the passage, seemingly sensing a discovery.
However, he did not utter a word.
"Please, clear the passage. My fire spiritual power isn’t suitable for this task," Shuili Dan King requested.
In the next moment, everyone’s spiritual powers surged, their divine souls assisting as if invisible hands were stirring the seawater into motion.
The giant waterweeds and moss within the passage, tall as towering trees, were quickly shredded to pieces, making the seawater extremely turbid.
Sea-Breaking Great Saint’s five fingers lightly spread and slightly closed, causing the murky seawater inside the passage to compress into a hundred-meter square mass of crushed waterweed, condensed before him, leaving the seawater crystal clear.
"A Heritage Mansion!"
"This is definitely an Ancient Relic Mansion!" Yang Ben pointed towards the end of the passage, exclaiming.
At the passage’s end, a colossal mottled emerald-green with moss-covered mansion gate was faintly visible, shimmering with an incredibly thick barrier.
However, the massive gate was slightly rickety at this moment, and the extraordinarily durable spiritual power barrier was flickering continuously, as if it would vanish at any moment.
It was evident that the emerald green radiant light was bursting out from that tilt of the mansion gate, creeping through the spiritual power barrier.
Clearly, the emerald green radiant light originated from beyond that mansion gate.
Everyone’s eyes were laced with hints of wild joy—they hadn’t expected Shuili Dan King’s mentioned special circumstance to be a Heritage Mansion.
Moreover, from its ancient appearance, it was undoubtedly an Ancient Relic Mansion, and one with significant treasures.
Not to mention, the treasure behind the exposed emerald green radiant light emanating from the broken mansion gate alone was beyond precious.
Most importantly, an Ancient Relic Mansion—who knew what treasures lay within?
Typically, the spoils inside were significant; among the nine individuals able to explore, everyone should secure some gain.
If fortunate, they might even acquire an unparalleled opportunity.
Being seasoned in Jianghu, the group, despite their surprise, proceeded with cautious vigilance, carefully descending the stairs, which became increasingly damaged as they progressed downward.
Some were even entirely broken or fractured, and with their discerning eyes, they could judge the fractures’ age based on the damage.
Some fractures had been smoothed by the moving seawater, indicating their extreme antiquity, while others appeared fresh and sharp.
"These seemingly fresh damages were likely caused by the subterranean tremors from refining my Innate Bloodline Enhancement Pill," Shuili Dan King noted.
By now, the group had gradually reached before the thick spiritual power barrier.
Only then could they clearly see the giant mansion gate, towering over two hundred meters high, was once topped with an enormous plaque. However, the plaque had now been shattered on the ground.
There are inscriptions on the plaque, but unfortunately, it is separated by a barrier, so the moss on it cannot be cleaned.
"I have a rough understanding of formations; however, I cannot discern what kind of formation supports this spiritual power barrier before us! Though, I can generally sense that this formation barrier gathers the power of at least a hundred subterranean earth veins." After observing for a while, Stars Tower’s third-floor chief, Ou Tu, spoke with his hands behind his back.
"However, it is precisely because there are too many earth veins here, slowly growing and colliding with each other, causing the subterranean tremors, which have led to damage to this formation.
Even the damage to this mansion gate before us is related to this!"
Ye Zhen looked at Ou Tu, his gaze shifted, and he mentally labeled Ou Tu as dangerous—an expert in formations.
When Ou Tu said ’a rough understanding of formations’, it must have been an expression of modesty.
Furthermore, being able to generally sense from external observation that this spiritual power barrier is supported by the strength of over a hundred earth veins is absolutely not rough knowledge but rather mastery.
Currently, Ye Zhen and Ou Tu are nearly mortal enemies; in future confrontations with Ou Tu, he must pay attention to formations.
True array masters are rare, but each one can turn the tide with lesser strength.
"Fox Star Ou Tu of Stars Tower is indeed well-learned and versatile, living up to his reputation!" Originally with a solemn expression, Shuili Dan King suddenly relaxed and laughed, "I wonder if Tower Chief Ou has a way to break the formation?"
Everyone’s eyes turned to Ou Tu at this moment, each with a face of expectation.
Although others present were not proficient in formations, just the thickness of this spiritual power barrier alone showed its formidable defensive potential, and with the output of over a hundred subterranean spirit veins’ spiritual power, it seemed an almost unbreakable grand formation.
In the expectant eyes of all, Ou Tu shook his head, causing everyone’s spirits to sink relentlessly.
If this spiritual power barrier cannot be broken, then wasn’t this ancient relic mansion discovered in vain?
"If it were above the ground and there were enough manpower, this mansion-guarding grand formation could still be broken with more time; however, being four thousand miles deep at the bottom of the sea, even if the old man had a way to break it, there is no way to exert strength." Ou Tu said.
Shuili Dan King frowned, "If so, are we not here for nothing?"
"Not necessarily; if this mansion-guarding grand formation were intact, even old I would have no solution. However, this grand formation is quite broken, full of holes; if I just have the help of four experts, I can open an entrance."
Ou Tu’s words suddenly brought joy to everyone’s faces.
"What does everyone here need to do, please feel free to arrange it, Brother Ou!" Shuili Dan King said.
Ou Tu’s gaze swept over everyone present, pausing slightly when it fell on Ye Zhen, instantly giving Ye Zhen the feeling of being watched by a venomous snake.
This increased Ye Zhen’s sense of vigilance greatly; Heaven knows if Ou Tu might use the pretense of breaking the formation to target him.
In the next instant, five points of pale golden spirit light flew from Ou Tu’s fingertips. As they flew toward the spiritual power barrier, they seemed like markers, sticking onto four points of the barrier.
And those four points were exactly where the most emerald green divine light was gushing out.
"Please, Lord Yang, Brother Pohai, Alliance Leader Jie, and Black Island Lord, stand at the spiritual power markers I placed. When I give the signal, strike the spiritual power markers with all your might!" Ou Tu said.
He unexpectedly did not scheme against him, which surprised Ye Zhen. While others went forward, Ye Zhen carefully stood behind Shuili Dan King.
"Everyone, prepare!" Ou Tu suddenly shouted.
At the same instant, the mid-grade soul saber Ou Tu used against the Catfish Flood Dragon earlier suddenly appeared, and the pale golden saber light fiercely cut toward the spiritual power barrier before him.
At this moment, coinciding with the flickering of the spiritual power barrier, a large amount of emerald green divine light surged from each point.
As for Ou Tu’s timing, it was very well managed, and the others were not slow at all. Various powerful attacks instantly penetrated into the spiritual power barrier before their eyes.
Rumble!
At this instant, the entire sea floor suddenly shook. The spiritual power barrier at the position of everyone’s attacks suddenly and intensely trembled, amidst which, the crack where Ou Tu struck rapidly expanded, within a moment, widening to accommodate a person passing through.
With a casual strike, Ou Tu shot out a talisman light, forming a talisman light barrier outside the crack, blocking the seawater for a moment, and Ou Tu took the lead in dashing into the barrier.
"Quickly enter, this crack can only last for ten breaths!"
With Ou Tu’s shout, everyone instantly heightened their body skill to the utmost, flashing into the barrier in quick succession.
Ye Zhen also followed closely behind Shuili Dan King, flashing into the spiritual power barrier.
Less than three breaths after everyone entered, the spiritual light flickered, and the crack just opened suddenly closed.
At the same time, the impatient Yang Ben had already cleaned the mud and moss from the plaque that fell to the ground.
Four extremely complex and barely recognizable large characters were revealed.
"Hui Chun Fu Di!" One word at a time, Stars Tower’s third-floor chief Ou Tu enunciated. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, you are welcome to vote on , your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please read on .)