Nine Nether Dragon Emperor-Chapter 274: I seldom admire people, but you are one of them!

RUMBLE—

A dull roar suddenly erupted.

The man who had been praying in his heart was stunned.

Holy crap, is it really that effective?!

Surprised, his expression immediately changed drastically. If the Human Emperor could really hear my thoughts, that would be too terrifying! Never mind coveting treasures like the Human Emperor Scripture; I wouldn't even be able to keep my life!

"What's going on?!"

"I sense a Majestic Pressure unlike any before!"

"He hasn't fully awakened, has he?!"

Everyone wore different expressions. Some even had the thought of retreating for the first time. But it was too late.

They all felt the void twist, and in the next instant, they were shocked to find themselves within a massive palace. Their first reaction was not horror or tension, but shock.

The palace was not luxurious, but it possessed a momentum that seemed capable of swallowing the universe. Above their heads was the vast cosmos. Planet after planet drifted by, each one seeming entirely tangible. To the east and west, two luminous orbs shone like colossal stars: the sun and the moon. The planets were incredibly distant, yet the overwhelming grandeur washed over them.

Ning Xuan was inexplicably reminded of the Ancestral Dragon Tomb of Huaxia. Instantly, he became displeased.

"Legend says the Ancestral Dragon Tomb gathers mountains and rivers below and suspends the sun and moon above, but you... you've gone and created an entire universe! Let's see if you're truly worthy!"

A vast battle intent flashed in Ning Xuan's eyes.

Then—

BOOM!

A terrifying Sword Qi erupted from his body. With the Heavenly Li Sword in hand, Ning Xuan immediately unleashed it, slashing at the suspended sun, moon, and planets.

Everyone was astounded, especially those who had a problem with Ning Xuan. They couldn't help but curse him in their minds.

Holy crap, has he gone mad? To think he'd dare to strike directly! 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

What a guy! He must have eaten a bear's heart and a leopard's gall!

Those who had a good impression of Ning Xuan, however, showed only admiration. Yuan Yurong was one of them.

"He's so domineering! I love it! That's the peerless hero I've always dreamed of!"

She looked up at Ning Xuan with an infatuated gaze, her hands pressed together over her chest. The stars in her eyes seemed even brighter than the sun and moon in the "heavens" above.

Yun Wangshu, who had been watching Ning Xuan in a daze, snapped back to reality. Just then, Si Lanyi's gaze met hers. Yun Wangshu's heart lurched with a rush of panic, feeling the shame of being caught in an illicit affair.

But Si Lanyi didn't seem to notice anything. Instead, she sent a telepathic message to Yun Wangshu, "Master, what has Brother Xuan been through this past month?"

She was genuinely curious. She had thought that with her inheritance and dual cultivation in both martial arts and the Dao, she could steadily outmatch Ning Xuan. But in the end, she was still a step behind.

Does this mean I'm destined to always be... beneath him? Forget it. That actually sounds pretty nice. He's my fiancé, after all. Who's on top doesn't matter one bit.

"Wow, go Junior Brother!" a childlike voice rang out.

The master and disciple looked over, both filled with envy. She lives so purely.

"It's a long story. I'll tell you everything when we have time," Yun Wangshu replied before letting her beautiful eyes fall on Ning Xuan, this time boldly and openly. Si Lanyi didn't feel anything was amiss, because everyone's attention was fixed on Ning Xuan.

As for Ning Xuan, when he struck with his sword, everyone suddenly had the illusion that his attack was splitting heaven and earth from primal Chaos. Planets and universes alike were no match for his dazzling sword light.

Caught in the blinding radiance, everyone instinctively turned their heads or shielded their eyes with their sleeves.

After a brief moment of darkness, the crowd was astonished. The vast universe they had just seen had vanished. In its place was an empty stone chamber. The chamber was spacious, but aside from the stone sarcophagus at its highest point, it was completely bare.

"What's going on here?"

"Could that be the sarcophagus of the first Human Emperor?"

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible! Given his esteemed status as the Human Emperor, how could he have such a shabby burial?"

"That's right! It's a Blinding Method! This must be a Blinding Method! Young... Young Master Ning, you must know where the real Imperial Tomb is, right?" As these words were spoken, countless pairs of eyes turned toward Ning Xuan, all filled with expectation.

"I'll admit, it's hard to believe. But unless I'm mistaken, this is indeed his sarcophagus," Ning Xuan stated.

As soon as he spoke, many people frowned. They certainly didn't believe him.

This guy must be planning to take everything for himself! He's buried in an Imperial Tomb, for crying out loud. In all of history, has there ever been such a simple Imperial Tomb?! To make an inappropriate comparison, even children playing house create something a hundred times more formal than this!

"Actually, I'm just guessing. Whether I'm right or not, you'll know once you open the stone coffin," Ning Xuan added, taking in their expressions.

A thought struck the crowd, and their eyes lit up. However, given the strangeness of their situation, no one dared to act rashly.

Someone asked Ning Xuan again, "Young Master Ning, how should we open this coffin?"

Everything here felt wrong. Whether or not it was truly the Human Emperor's Stone Coffin, it was definitely dangerous. When it came to opening it, they were completely clueless.

Ning Xuan said irritably, "Just go up there and lift the lid! What, did you think you needed to light a candle in the southeast corner for some 'Man lights the candle, the ghost blows it out' ritual?"

"'Man lights the candle, the ghost blows it out...'"

"'Light a candle in the southeast corner...'"

"Damn, I was just asking casually. I didn't expect..."

The person who had spoken was stunned. As a result, many people began to look at Ning Xuan strangely.

This guy can't have actually robbed tombs before, can he?! That's it! Everything that just happened must have been his doing! He must have already obtained the first Human Emperor's treasures!

Someone's imagination ran wild, and the more he thought about it, the more he became convinced this was the truth. He even began to secretly share his speculation with others via voice transmission. Soon, everyone except for the few people close to Ning Xuan knew of the theory. In an instant, their gazes turned hostile.

They revered the first Human Emperor. They had heard countless legends about him, and combined with the earlier incident, their fear of him had reached its peak. Back when they were facing the vast universe, a single word from him would have been enough to make them collapse. And yet, the Human Emperor had given no sign. Instead, it was Ning Xuan who had been audacious enough to act.

"Young Master Ning, what clever tricks!"

"I rarely admire anyone, but you're one of them!"

"A pity you were too clever for your own good! Hand over the treasures!"

One person after another spoke up, their gazes locking onto Ning Xuan. They feared the first Human Emperor, but they did not fear Ning Xuan.

At this moment, everyone became incredibly excited. If they killed Ning Xuan, they would not only get the first Human Emperor's treasures but also the Nine-Orifice Exquisite Heart. And his beautiful companions of peerless grace, too.

"Heh heh..." someone chuckled, staring at Ning Xuan with aggressive eyes. It seemed Ning Xuan was already meat on the chopping block.

"Indeed, what clever tricks," Ning Xuan couldn't help but agree. No wonder I witnessed such a vast and magnificent scene just now.