Primordial Divine Emperor-Chapter 267 - 148: The Terrifying Silhouette

Amidst the bustling sea of humanity, Ye Xiaofan and his three companions transformed their positions constantly, swiftly advancing deeper into the ancient sect ruins under Shi Jingtian’s lead.

Following closely like shadows were Mo Shiyi and another unknown terrifying pair of experts.

Time flowed slowly, unsure how long had passed, until finally, at a certain moment.

"It’s almost there, almost there, Ye junior brother, two senior brothers, up ahead is the ancient ruins of that ancient Divine Sect."

Shi Jingtian seemed to recognize something and suddenly, with an excited expression, said, as if the great opportunity inside was beckoning him.

Ye Xiaofan and the other three followed the sound and looked, and saw at the horizon’s end, a resplendent light shield like an inverted glass bowl atop that realm, resembling a defense array, tightly guarding the world.

"That’s a restriction, the restriction of the ancient ruins, once this restriction disappears, it means the ancient ruins will officially open," Shi Jingtian explained immediately.

Before the restriction at this moment, countless righteous and demonic Dao experts had gathered to the extent that the end wasn’t visible.

All cultivators and experts were quietly standing in the void, silently waiting for the ancient ruins to open.

Ye Xiaofan and his companions also blended into the crowd, all gazing at that restriction.

Inside the restriction, one could vaguely see endless vast rivers, along with broken walls and ancient ruins, etc.

That realm was equally huge, vast and boundless.

What was called the Divine Sect Ancient Ruins referred not only to the sect’s grounds, but also encompassed the entire scope of the Divine Sect.

For example, today’s Divine Sword Sect has the ’Nine Mountains and Fourteen Divine Peaks,’ along with countless Spirit Peaks, taking up vast space, and apart from these, a Divine Sect possesses numerous strongholds, each a presence comparable to a small sect.

The area encompassed by the Divine Sect Ancient Ruins is evidently beyond just the sect grounds, it is a sect’s domain.

Even Ye Xiaofan, looking at the world behind the restriction, was shocked by the sheer vastness.

However, due to the restriction’s coverage, these endless cultivators could not see the true appearance inside, only vaguely discern some clues.

"These ancient ruins all belonged to ancient Divine Sects or Dynasties left behind years ago. No one knows what once happened here; the cultivators within these ruins seemingly vanished overnight. There is one theory suggesting they were erased by some supreme force, hence many legacies within were almost never taken out."

This is the origin of today’s Hundred Sects great opportunity; because the legacies within these ruins were neither destroyed nor taken away, they now continuously flock to this world.

"Senior brother’s meaning is that within these ancient ruins, there might be complete Divine Sect legacies?" Ye Xiaofan asked incredulously. No wonder the opening of each ancient ruin would attract so many cultivators to compete; the temptation is extraordinarily terrifying.

Complete Divine Sect legacies—merely acquiring a hint of such a heaven-defying opportunity indeed is a chance to defy fate.

It’s easy to imagine what kind of battles will erupt once inside, when faced with absolute opportunities, distinctions between righteous and demonic paths, alliances between sects; even fellow disciples will likely fight fiercely, resulting in bloody conflicts.

But as Ye Xiaofan was startled, Qi Yuan slowly spoke.

"Although these legacies within ancient ruins were nearly untouched over the years, it wouldn’t be truly complete legacies in essence, given that generations of cultivators have visited them."

"Of course, the legacies within can’t be pillaged all at once; many legacies are inaccessible until their time comes. Even though they are ancient ruins, they are guarded by supreme ancient grand arrays."

"Cultivators able to enter the ’Hundred Sects Battle Domain’ are below Self-Slaying Realm, hardly able to break those remain arrays; only when these grand arrays are eroded by time can they possibly enter inside."

Just like in the Divine Sword Sect, various strongholds or Divine Peaks have their defense arrays.

Cultivators who can enter the ’Hundred Sects Battle Domain’ almost have no chance to break those arrays, only waiting for the ancient grand arrays to self-destruct through time erosion, then may they have a chance to obtain the legacies.

After listening to Qi Yuan’s description, Ye Xiaofan finally understood.

Moreover, the time an ancient ruin opens is limited. Once time runs out, everyone must leave the ancient ruins, or risk being sealed inside by the restriction, or even face destruction.

Knowing these, Ye Xiaofan took a deep breath, inevitably feeling tense.

The legacy of an ancient Divine Sect—who wouldn’t be moved upon hearing it?

"This particular Divine Sect ancient ruins, legend has it that ten years ago a half-complete Sacred Artifact was born within, as well as a Saint Level cultivation technique, along with a full level tenth tier elixir formula and three Tribulation Crossing Pills."

"And five years ago, a peerless prodigy with Celestial Tier Martial Soul reportedly obtained a Divine Level Martial Soul graft inside, soaring to prominence, becoming a renowned startling expert across the lands."

Shi Jingtian was self-absorbed and muttered, eyes full of hope, as if envisioning himself gaining tremendous opportunities to rise against the heavens.

Ye Xiaofan heard this and was confused, involuntarily murmuring, "Tribulation Crossing Pill?"

Among Shi Jingtian’s words, he caught only these three words—Tribulation Crossing Pill!

Having been in the Divine Sword Sect for nearly three years, he never heard mention of ’crossing the tribulation,’ although he had some hearsay.

It’s something that concerns strong experts after the Self-Slaying Realm, a stage they hadn’t yet reached.

Not only Ye Xiaofan and his companions were gazing at that world.

At this moment, Nangong Jianchen and Mo Shiyi also stood in another direction, both staring at that point.

Countless Spiritual Essence Realm experts all staring intently ahead without blinking.

Behind, vast numbers of humanity converging towards this world.

And the ocean of humanity suddenly stood at the restriction in an instant.

All of a sudden.

Whoosh——!!!

From behind the restriction, in the hazy vastness of the ancient ruins, suddenly flashed a long rainbow.

For a moment, the countless masses were all in a mental daze, and they all raised their eyes in astonishment.

Inside, it seemed that something was wildly soaring, constantly flipping in that world, like a meteor streaking through the hazy, unclear void of the ancient ruins.

"A Spiritual Artifact, it’s a Spiritual Artifact!"

"Oh my god, it truly is a Spiritual Artifact."

Immediately, a cultivator exclaimed in disbelief, as the item that was relentlessly flipping and soaring behind the restriction was undoubtedly a divine weapon, moreover, a Spiritual Artifact that had already cultivated some intelligence, and from the looks of it, seemed to be of a high grade.

However, there was no time for everyone to be startled.

Suddenly.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh——!!!

In that world, more rainbows shot into the sky, piercing through the heavens, roaming freely and comfortably inside.

"Oh my god, why are there so many Spiritual Artifacts? Could it be that this ancient ruin has already fully opened?"

Countless cultivators watched the densely packed roaming rainbows, all feeling their scalps tingle, even though many among them had experienced the opening of ancient ruins, they had never seen so many Spiritual Artifacts appear at once.

Even Ye Xiaofan was utterly stunned as he watched the scene inside.

Spiritual Artifacts, as divine weapons, even the lowest grade one in the region of Star Moon City would be a treasure of a clan, or even a treasure of the whole city.

Yet here, so many appeared at once, which was truly terrifying.

For a moment, countless cultivators all stared intently at those Spiritual Artifacts, desire almost burning in their eyes.

But just as everyone was shocked and delighted.

Ye Xiaofan suddenly narrowed his eyes slightly, as if he had seen an extremely terrifying scene.

Behind the restriction, within the Divine Sect Ancient Ruins, he actually saw——a graceful silhouette?

Yes, it was indeed a graceful silhouette.

Yet countless cultivators seemed unable to see ’her’, raising not even the slightest ripple.

In an ancient ruin, supposedly a lifeless old place, it should be impossible for living things to appear before the ruins are opened.

Therefore, if everyone could see it, it would surely cause a great uproar in an instant, but the vast sea of people remained utterly still, meaning there’s only one possibility; they did not see that silhouette.

And at the same time Ye Xiaofan looked at that silhouette, ’she’ seemed to also be staring at Ye Xiaofan.

This left Ye Xiaofan astonished, his hair standing on end in an instant.

As Ye Xiaofan coldly stared at that silhouette, ’she’ was quietly gazing at Ye Xiaofan as well.

What was certain was that the hazy silhouette seemed to be very distant from here, as if standing deep within the ancient Divine Sect ruins, yet also gave a feeling of being extremely close, which was extremely eerie.

However, the vast sea of people remained unmoved, seemingly unable to see that silhouette.

Ye Xiaofan instinctively glanced at the three people beside him, Wang Changsheng and the others, and couldn’t help but ask, "What did you three senior brothers see?"

"Spiritual Artifacts, countless soaring Spiritual Artifacts." Shi Jingtian was the first to speak, his eyes filled with excitement and agitation.

If they could obtain a Spiritual Artifact, even the lowest-grade one, it would be a terrifying boost to their combat power, even Wang Changsheng and Qi Yuan’s eyes sparkled as two beams of light shot out, their gazes towards the backside of the restriction full of fervor.

Such things as Spiritual Artifacts are fleeting opportunities, even divine weapons refined by astonishing Artifact Refiners need time to nurture before they can be born with intelligence.

And the Spiritual Artifacts inside, without owners, still soaring the skies, indicate they’ve already developed simple Artifact Spirits, their powers terrifying as such.

However, Ye Xiaofan didn’t have much focus on those Spiritual Artifacts. The One Hundred and Eight Swords taught by Sword Saint Dugu Nan were almost all of the Spiritual Artifact category, even above Spiritual Artifacts, hence he wasn’t in dire need of weapons for now.

"Besides countless Spiritual Artifacts, did you three senior brothers not see anything else?" Ye Xiaofan cautiously asked, without directly revealing the existence of the silhouette.

With those words, the three were at a loss, and Wang Changsheng slightly raised his gaze, asking, "Junior brother, what did you see?"

Hearing this, Ye Xiaofan pondered for a moment, then slowly shook his head, and changed his question slightly, "By the way, is there any possibility that before an ancient ruin opens, some cultivators might have already entered inside?"

The reason Ye Xiaofan asked in this way was merely to verify some guesses in his heart. The appearance of that silhouette was still unknown, as no one else could see it, he didn’t dare to hastily explain, to avoid unnecessary trouble.

Perhaps, it might be his own opportunity that only he could see.

Considering various aspects, Ye Xiaofan ultimately chose not to announce it, but instead asked in another way.

However, Qi Yuan and the other three resolutely responded, with absolute certainty, "Before an ancient ruin officially opens, it’s impossible for any living cultivators to be inside, after each opening period ends, everyone must leave the ancient ruins, otherwise, they would face ruthless annihilation by those restrictions."

This means that before the ancient ruins officially open, it’s impossible for anything living to exist inside, so what exactly did he see?

Hearing this, Ye Xiaofan couldn’t help but swallow, once again staring at that silhouette.

’She’ stood there like a statue, silently in the vast ancient ruins, motionless, yet her hollow gaze locked firmly onto Ye Xiaofan.