Chapter 148: The Eldest Senior Brother of Luodi Mountain (Thirteen)

Faced with what appeared to be the legacy of an ancient emperor,
no one could remain calm.
Even a super lineage like Fallen Emperor Mountain,
could not ignore the legacy of an emperor.
“Ye Jinghong, how should we enter the Bronze Ancient Palace?”
The group wasn't completely blinded by the prospect of the emperor's legacy.
If the emperor's legacy were so easy to obtain, would it even be their turn?
Ye Jinghong said, “There is a way to enter the Bronze Ancient Palace. We only need to use the life force of living beings to break through the barrier, which will temporarily open a passage to enter the Bronze Ancient Palace.”
In an instant, a Saint King-level expert grabbed a Saint along with dozens of Nirvana Realm experts, instantly turning them into a blood mist.
Just as Ye Jinghong said, under the impact of the blood and qi, the door to the Bronze Ancient Palace opened, and the Saint King-level expert decisively rushed inside.
Some followed closely behind, but just as they were about to reach the Bronze Ancient Palace, their bodies suddenly exploded, turning into a pool of blood.
Ye Jinghong continued, "Only one person can pass through the Bronze Ancient Hall at a time."
Upon hearing this, everyone ruthlessly attacked those around them.
Under the lure of an Emperor's inheritance, no one could remain calm, especially after witnessing someone enter the Bronze Ancient Hall.
All moral principles and boundaries vanished.
They were all vying for the chance to enter the Bronze Ancient Hall.
Seeing Su Chen's indifference, Xiao Qianling asked curiously, "Senior Brother, aren't we going to enter the Bronze Ancient Hall together?"
Su Chen shook his head.
Finally, when only Su Chen, Xiao Qianling, and Ye Jinghong remained outside the Bronze Ancient Hall,
Ye Jinghong suddenly asked, "Senior Brother Nangong, aren't you interested in the Great Emperor's inheritance within the Bronze Ancient Hall?"
Su Chen calmly looked at Ye Jinghong. Their eyes met, and Su Chen said, "Who wouldn't be interested in the inheritance of a Great Emperor? However, compared to the inheritance of a Great Emperor, I'm more interested in knowing what Junior Sister Ye has experienced here. This Bronze Ancient Hall is probably not simple. Are those who went in still alive?"
Ye Jinghong suddenly laughed, "As expected, I can't fool Senior Brother Nangong."
Xiao Qianling's eyes widened, "Senior Sister Ye, were you just lying to us?"
Ye Jinghong shook her head, "There is indeed an immense opportunity within the Bronze Ancient Hall."
“But that opportunity isn’t something they can afford to enjoy.”
Xiao Qianling suddenly felt a chill run down her spine: “If I had entered the Bronze Ancient Hall with Senior Brother just now, wouldn’t I have ended up like them?”
Ye Jinghong nodded without hesitation. She asked curiously, “How did Senior Brother Nangong discover I was deceiving them?”
Su Chen smiled: “If the treasure were really that easy to obtain, Junior Sister Ye would probably have already killed everyone else with me and seized the opportunity.”
Ye Jinghong sighed regretfully: “Senior Brother Nangong understands me best.”
She had wanted to try and trick this senior brother, but unfortunately… Su Chen was too wary, and understood her too well.
However, by killing so many people, she had achieved part of her goal.
Ye Jinghong asked, “Senior Brother Nangong, have you ever heard of the legendary Nine Innate Treasures?”
The Nine Innate Treasures? Su Chen was shocked. He had naturally heard of them.
Legend has it that the Nine Supreme Treasures existed since the beginning of the universe. In the most distant era, five mythical figures obtained one of these treasures, transcending this world with their power.
Enough to drive any emperor throughout history mad!
Su Chen admitted he was tempted.
No one in the world could remain unmoved by the news of the legendary Nine Supreme Treasures.
Su Chen asked, "Could one of the legendary innate treasures be located within this ancient bronze hall?"
Ye Jinghong nodded.
Within the ancient bronze hall, a portal appeared, and within it emerged a skull oil lamp, flickering with a ghostly blue flame.
Just like the bronze divine tree in Ye Jinghong's hand.
Su Chen grabbed the skull oil lamp.
The skull oil lamp was made of an unknown material.
It seemed to belong to another world.
Like the bronze divine tree, it could isolate the strange substances of this world.
Su Chen clearly sensed this.
The moment he touched the bronze oil lamp,
his life began to ebb faster.
This was an item that had emerged from the ancient bronze temple.
Ye Jinghong said, “Sacrificing one’s life allows one to obtain corresponding items from the bronze temple. Whether it’s the ancient bronze lamp in Senior Brother Nangong’s hand or the bronze divine tree in mine, they are both items from the ancient bronze temple. Besides allowing unimpeded movement within the sacred mountain, they have various wondrous uses.”
Su Chen understood.
It was likely related to Ye Jinghong’s absorption of the life force of a saint.
This was a divine object capable of preserving life in this strange place.
Perhaps…
It could extend lifespan, just like those supreme beings.
Ye Jinghong continued, "Legend has it that in the Mythical Era, an unparalleled being sacrificed all living beings to obtain the Book of Death, one of the nine legendary innate treasures, to transcend heaven and earth and create an immortal realm of the dead. However, they ultimately failed. If I'm not mistaken, the Ancient Tomb Forbidden Zone is the legendary realm of the dead."
If Ye Jinghong's guess was correct, it was truly terrifying.
The Mythical Era—it's called the Mythical Era because it's so incredibly far removed from our current era!
Those creatures are actually remnants of the Mythical Era?
Su Chen sighed, "No wonder Junior Sister Ye wanted to kill them. The secret of one of the nine innate treasures is truly astonishing."
Everyone would want to possess it.
Ye Jinghong said, "Senior Brother Nangong, your talent surpasses mine. If Senior Brother Nangong and I join forces, perhaps we can share one of the greatest secrets of all time."
Su Chen shook his head.
Ye Jinghong was surprised, then sensed something amiss and decided to retreat.
Su Chen made his move. A simple palm strike manifested millions of Dao techniques, leaving Ye Jinghong utterly astonished: "Senior Brother Nangong, you've actually reached this level?"
However, she didn't give up. A demonic halberd appeared in Ye Jinghong's hand, its aura overwhelming, like a demon emperor resurrecting.
Su Chen was somewhat surprised; this was actually a Great Sacred Artifact.
Although surprised, Su Chen also possessed his own methods. With a swift movement, a Xuan Yu Ancient Sword appeared in his hand.
Ye Jinghong's expression turned grim: "Nangong Chen, do you want to kill me and seize the secret of the Bronze Ancient Palace?"
Su Chen didn't hesitate. The Xuan Yu Ancient Sword erupted with a monstrous aura, and a sword beam slashed towards Ye Jinghong.
After a brief exchange, Ye Jinghong knew he was no match for Su Chen and activated his demonic halberd, fleeing towards the outside of the mountain.
In an instant,
the earth shook.