"We should be going too! If we're late, all the immortal opportunities might be taken by others!" Ling'er spoke, her movements eager. She highly valued this immortal tomb, believing it could help her break through to a higher level. This would free her from the constraints of others and allow her to search for Xuan Di's whereabouts.
However, obtaining immortal opportunities was never easy.
As Lu Fan and his group left the Heavenly Soldier Manor, Situ Jiannan's figure suddenly appeared, accompanied by several men.
"You all return to Dragon City and have my second uncle come here!" Situ Jiannan said coldly. "This brat is too arrogant. He offended me and dares to leave the Heavenly Soldier Manor. I will make him pay the price!"
"Young Master, the immortal tomb is about to open. Are we not wasting this opportunity?" the men inquired, feeling somewhat surprised. After all, they placed great importance on this immortal tomb.
"How could I not know!" Situ Jiannan waved his hand. "But this matter is not trivial, and the immortal tomb is no ordinary thing. To obtain what's inside, one needs not only strength but also luck. I suspect the first batch to enter will all die within!"
"This..." The men were slightly startled and perplexed. They never expected Situ Jiannan to say this. Normally, anyone who learned of an immortal tomb's appearance would be ecstatic, but Situ Jiannan was the opposite, making them very confused.
"I once read a record in an ancient book stating that the appearance of an immortal tomb leads to widespread death!" Situ Jiannan narrowed his eyes. "It is likely that before long, the entire Heavenly Realm will fall into chaos, and the appearance of this immortal tomb will stir up a great wave!"
"Young Master is truly wise. To know so much!" Everyone praised him and gave him thumbs up, showing no signs of disrespect. Situ Jiannan, however, remained indifferent, clearly remembering what was recorded in those ancient texts.
Throughout the Heavenly Realm, many gazes turned towards the direction of the immortal tomb, their eyes showing a sense of anticipation. After all, in the Heavenly Realm, things recorded in ancient books rarely appeared, and an immortal tomb especially would pique the curiosity of many.
Not long after, numerous figures appeared outside the immortal tomb. Each of them exuded a powerful aura, casting a sense of solemnity upon those present. Although these people had arrived earlier, they did not enter, opting instead to observe continuously, not daring to show any carelessness. They knew this matter was no trifle, and any misstep could lead to their demise within the immortal tomb.
Everyone understood that the immortal tomb might contain vast treasures, but they also knew the extreme dangers within. Any slight oversight could result in the loss of their lives. As time passed, more and more experts gathered around the immortal tomb, but no one dared to step in rashly. No one knew if there were dangers lurking within.
Lu Fan and his group also stood still, not daring to enter, observing in silence.
"What is going on?" Zhao Xue asked in surprise. "So many Emperor-level experts are afraid to enter the immortal tomb!"
"A celestial's tomb cares not whether you are an Emperor-level expert!" Lu Fan smiled. "Even Emperor-level experts, upon entering a celestial's tomb, are no different from us!"
Hearing Lu Fan's words, Zhao Xue nodded slightly, suddenly realizing that Lu Fan's statement held no fault.
Time gradually passed, and dark energy began to emanate from the immortal tomb, yet no one dared to step in.
Three days flew by. Everyone remained at the entrance of the immortal tomb, still observing each other, with no intention of entering.
"Since you are all so afraid of death, I shall not be polite!" A white-haired old man appeared and strode directly into the immortal tomb, showing no hesitation. The people present watched this with serious expressions. If the old man emerged unharmed, it would signify that the immortal tomb was safe. If the old man met with misfortune, they still wouldn't dare to enter.
As the white-haired old man continued to advance, he instantly disappeared from sight. The crowd instantly grew anxious. They knew very well that the first to enter the tomb would surely obtain the treasures first, causing them to miss a great opportunity. Driven by greed, someone finally couldn't hold back and stepped into the celestial cave. Following these few figures, others also followed suit, fearing that the treasures inside would be snatched away. Most of these individuals were ascenders who had not fared well in the Heavenly Realm; otherwise, they would not have taken such a risk.
As Lu Fan and his group were about to move, the Hunyuan Heavenly General stopped them firmly. "It's not time to go in yet!"
Lu Fan was instantly puzzled and looked at the Hunyuan Heavenly General with suspicion.
"Why?" Lu Fan asked in confusion, frowning. He truly did not expect the Hunyuan Heavenly General to be so serious.
"The old man who entered just now was merely a clone!" the Hunyuan Heavenly General stated directly. "His main body did not enter, so we should wait a little longer!"
Lu Fan's body trembled, his expression changing. He hadn't expected things to unfold this way, catching him off guard. Even Zhao Xue stood stunned, her heart subtly stirred. It turned out the old man had done it intentionally, wanting others to scout the path.
"Ah..." Just as they were conversing, screams echoed, causing quite a stir. The expressions of those present shifted slightly, their brows furrowing. It seemed things were indeed not as simple as they had thought.
As the screams continued, the people present stood rooted to the spot, their eyes devoid of emotion. They knew clearly that to gain opportunities, one had to risk their life, and this was an unavoidable matter. Following the screams of the first batch, more people rushed in. The first batch had already destroyed all the restrictions, giving them an opportunity without needing to worry too much.
Seeing this, the Hunyuan Heavenly General and others also rushed in. Entering at this moment was ideal; not only could they take the lead, but the risk factor was also the lowest.
"Let's go in together!" Lu Fan declared and leaped forward. However, at that very moment, countless figures transformed into streaks of shadow and stepped into the immortal tomb, showing no hesitation. Witnessing this scene, the others did not want to be outdone and quickly unleashed their divine abilities, stepping into the immortal tomb without any delay.
Simultaneously, not far from the immortal tomb, Situ Jiannan stood with a man beside him, who exuded a fierce aura.