Eternal Blood Emperor-Chapter 498: Divine Array in the City

The five turned their heads to see a line of figures appearing not far behind them.

Leading the group was a handsome young man in a golden robe. In his hand, he held a mirror that shimmered with a faint glow, emanating an aura of terrifying dread.

"First-grade Divine Artifact."

Xueyao exclaimed softly, her face filled with shock.

Like Divine Techniques, Divine Artifacts are graded from one to nine, with First Grade being the weakest and Ninth Grade the strongest.

Of course, even the weakest First Grade Divine Artifact is far superior to a Top Grade Sacred Artifact.

"Saint Heir of the Upper God Realm."

Xiao Ningyue, Ying Hongyu, and Wen Qinglan all looked astonished, not expecting to encounter a Saint Heir of the Divine Human Realm here.

Though the young man in the golden robe had only reached the first realm of the Divine Human Realm, the Upper God Realm, he was undoubtedly an esteemed, senior Saint Heir.

In the Profound Lady Sect, once Saint Heirs and Saintesses break through to the Divine Human Realm, their status far surpasses that of ordinary Saint Heirs and Saintesses, second only to the Sect Leader and the Ancestors.

As for their power, it is naturally beyond the average person’s scope. After all, those who become the Saint Heirs and Saintesses of the Profound Lady Sect must possess at least Tier Seven talent, and they can still accomplish cross-realm challenges even after entering the Divine Human Realm.

"The foundation of the Profound Lady Sect is indeed unmatched by ordinary forces; they even have disciples in the Divine Human Realm."

Wang Ruoxie thought to himself. It’s well known that even in the entire Canglan Sacred Domain, beings of the Divine Human Realm are scarce.

Even those merely in the Upper God Realm can become high-ranking members like Sect Leaders and Vice Sect Leaders in the major forces of the Holy City, but even disciples of the Divine Human Realm exist within the Profound Lady Sect.

He believed that among the senior Saint Heirs and Saintesses, there must be many at the Divine Human Realm, some even beyond the Upper God Realm.

Once in the Divine Human Realm, unless by accident, they would have life spans of at least hundreds of thousands of years, and killing someone of the Divine Human Realm, even in a great crisis, would be extremely difficult.

One must know that the body of someone in the Divine Human Realm is no longer mere flesh and blood but a higher-level Divine Body capable of regenerating from a single drop of blood. As long as even a drop of blood or a cell remains, they can survive.

Of course, if the power gap is large enough to instantly destroy the entire body of the other side, naturally, one can kill a Divine Human Realm being.

"Such insolence, witnessing Senior Brother Huo Gong, why do you not quickly pay respects?"

A person behind the young man in the golden robe coldly reprimanded the five.

"We have seen Senior Brother Huo Gong."

The five exchanged glances, then slightly cupped their hands towards the young man in the golden robe in salute.

After all, the other party was a being of the Divine Human Realm and their senior brother, so this gesture was only natural.

"Three junior sisters, meeting like this here counts as fate. I see you intend to enter this ancient city as well, why not join us?"

Huo Gong’s gaze rested on Xiao Ningyue, Wen Qinglan, and Xueyao, his face showing a faint smile as he spoke.

As for Wang Ruoxie and Ying Hongyu at the side, he simply ignored them.

After speaking, Huo Gong directly took a step toward the ancient city, thinking that his invitation meant Xiao Ningyue and the others would naturally not refuse.

"No need, we can go by ourselves."

However, at this moment, Xiao Ningyue suddenly spoke.

"Indeed, we are not on the same path as Senior Brother, so there is no need to travel together."

Wen Qinglan also spoke.

"Do you know how dangerous this ancient city is? Even with my Upper God Realm cultivation, I cannot guarantee absolute safety."

Hearing Xiao Ningyue and Wen Qinglan’s words, Huo Gong’s face darkened before he turned back and said.

"We know, but we still choose to go on our own."

Xiao Ningyue replied calmly.

"Humph, ungrateful. When you truly encounter danger, even if you beg me on your knees, I will not help you."

Huo Gong snorted coldly and continued forward without looking back.

"Simply senseless, thinking being somewhat good-looking allows them to speak like this to Senior Brother Huo Gong, unaware of how many senior and junior sisters with looks no worse than theirs vie to throw themselves at him."

"For Senior Brother Huo Gong to offer his protection, yet they don’t appreciate it, is truly ungrateful."

"Once they enter the ancient city and meet danger, they will certainly cry and beg Senior Brother Huo Gong for rescue."

The True Disciples and Saint Heirs following Huo Gong all sneered one after another.

"It seems, once in the ancient city, we must avoid these people temporarily; otherwise, even without encountering danger, they might pose a threat to us."

Wang Ruoxie slightly furrowed his brow and said to the others.

He was also eager to improve his cultivation power.

Although with his current cultivation power, ordinary True Disciples and Saint Heirs might not be his match, facing someone like Huo Gong, a senior Saint Heir of the Divine Human Realm, was still far from enough.

If Huo Gong had struck in anger just now, even Xiao Ningyue might not have been able to resist, let alone him, who was only at the Celestial Emperor Realm.

"That’s true, but we needn’t pay them too much mind. This ancient city is vast and surely filled with Divine Rune Restrictions, significantly limiting even the divine sense of those in the Divine Human Realm. Even if they wish to find us, it would be akin to searching for a needle in a haystack."

Xiao Ningyue nodded slightly and said, "Moreover, they didn’t act against us just now. As long as we don’t provoke them again, there should be no trouble."

The others all nodded in agreement and, without further delay, lifted their feet and walked into the ancient city.

As they stepped into the ancient city, the five immediately felt a mysterious and powerful aura pervading the space, seemingly suppressing even their cultivation.

"I feel like my mana is constantly draining away."

Ying Hongyu said, his expression quite solemn.

"I feel the same, and even my cultivation realm is noticeably decreasing."

Xueyao said.

"Everyone be cautious, there seems to be a strange divine array covering this ancient city, constantly siphoning our mana and even lowering our cultivation. Although the speed isn’t fast, our power will only grow weaker over time."

Xiao Ningyue’s eyebrows knitted slightly as she spoke to the group.

"Not only that, I feel my lifespan is rapidly depleting as well."

Wen Qinglan exclaimed.

"I feel it too, it seems the time flow in this ancient city is different from outside."

Wang Ruoxie pondered for a moment before speaking, "If I’m not mistaken, this ancient city must be entrenched with a divine array containing the power of time, and our mana, lifespan, and realm rapidly diminishing is likely related to this array."

"What should we do now?"

Xueyao asked.

"After half a day, whether we find the inheritance of the Divine Human Realm or not, we must leave here."

Wang Ruoxie said.