Chapter 1999: Chapter 1999: Divine and Demonic Means!
After sending off Ji Ya, Su Chen didn’t go anywhere else but directly returned to the inn!
However, at this moment, news about him had already begun spreading to all parts of the Ancient Dynasty!
This was also to be expected, as the Great Dynasty Trial was the grandest event of the Ancient Dynasty, and truly the battle of geniuses!
Su Chen naturally wasn’t concerned with this; he returned to the inn and continued his cultivation.
At midday the next day, Su Chen and eight other people appeared in the square.
However, the reactions of the eight upon seeing Su Chen were different. Luo Qianqiu was expressionless, Zhang Xiao was somewhat defiant, but most of the others were both curious and somewhat fearful!
After all, this guy was too hard to fathom!
At this moment, Xun Lao approached with a smile on his face:
"Everyone, please follow me!"
Having said that, he turned and left, with Su Chen and the others naturally following behind.
After walking for a while, they reached the outskirts of the majestic palace, but Xun Lao did not enter. Instead, he walked along the perimeter of the palace to the back.
The palace of the Ancient Dynasty was enormous, and even circling half of it took a long time!
At the back of the palace, a towering mountain stood majestically!
In fact, even from a great distance, it could be seen, and no matter where in the Ancient Capital one was, this mountain could appear in view!
Though the palace was extremely majestic, under this mountain, it looked like a baby in its mother’s arms!
At this moment, everyone became excited, even the usually calm Luo Qianqiu’s eyes lit up!
Because they all knew that the Washing Dragon Pond was atop this mountain!
Su Chen was curious, wondering what kind of existence this Washing Dragon Pond was!
"Ascend the mountain!"
Xun Lao took a deep breath, uttered a low shout, and began to climb.
At the mountain’s base, there happened to be a path leading to the mountain top.
Su Chen and the others glanced at each other and followed along.
Though the height was vast, for these martial artists of at least the Nine Turns of the Great Supreme Realm, it was not difficult!
It just took more time!
After only a few steps, Su Chen became somewhat puzzled.
"Brother Su, thank you!"
At this moment, Wang Ye of the Lingyun Sect came to Su Chen’s side and whispered.
Though brief, Su Chen understood the intent. It was merely because he had killed Yuwen Min that Wang Ye had been lucky enough to make it into the top nine and secure a spot.
"No need to thank me. Firstly, I didn’t do it for you. Secondly, whether I or Yuwen Min won, a spot would open up."
Su Chen replied.
"Brother Su, you’re straightforward!"
Wang Ye smiled and said:
"But in the end, you won, so it’s only right to thank you."
"If Yuwen Min had won, then of course, it would be right to thank him."
"Brother Wang is straightforward too."
Su Chen smiled and replied.
"By the way, Brother Su, I saw your furrowed brow just now. Are you still worried about the Duanhai Sect’s affairs?"
Wang Ye casually asked.
He felt a bit sorry for Su Chen, believing that with his talent, his prospects were limitless, yet he had stirred up trouble with the Duanhai Sect!
"Duanhai Sect?"
Su Chen shook his head slightly:
"I was just wondering, since the Washing Dragon Pond is so valuable, and it’s atop such a mountain, why don’t people climb up regularly?"
Su Chen expressed his inner doubts. He had initially thought that at least this mountain path would be special, but up to now, though not entirely smooth, it wasn’t difficult to traverse either!
This seemed even more puzzling.
"You didn’t know?!"
Hearing this, Wang Ye was a bit stunned but then realized:
"Oh right, you’re not from the Ancient Dynasty, so it’s not surprising you didn’t know!"
"In fact, it’s mainly because there’s an elder at the mountain’s summit; he’s the Guardian of the Washing Dragon Pond!"
Wang Ye explained:
"No one knows how long the elder has been there, nor how strong he is!"
"However, the elder is not affiliated with the court and doesn’t concern himself with the rise and fall of dynasties. His only duty is to guard the Washing Dragon Pond!"
"So there’s a powerful guardian."
Su Chen nodded upon hearing this; so that was the reason, which made sense.
"Moreover, it’s said that the Washing Dragon Pond doesn’t appear regularly; it can only appear if that Guardian permits it!"
Wang Ye continued:
"Though the elder isn’t from the court, only the rulers of successive Ancient Dynasties have the privilege to decide whether it should be opened!"
...
After walking for half a day, everyone finally reached the mountain top.
Atop the mountain was a flat plain, with fierce winds cutting like knives and swords!
A row of fences stood there, with the three characters ’Washing Dragon Pond’ written on it!
But the key was, aside from the fence, there was nothing there, except for an elder standing before the fence!
His face was lined, deeply etched with the marks of time!
"Senior!"
Xun Lao wouldn’t dare show the slightest impudence before him, bowing respectfully.
At the same time, he handed over a black Jade Token!
The elder took it, glanced at it, and nodded, casually slicing through the air!
Instantly, behind the fence, an enormous structure appeared, as if it had suddenly descended from the sky!
Luo Qianqiu and the others were instantly astonished upon seeing this!
What kind of divine ability was this?!
Their respect grew even stronger!
Though it wasn’t Xun Lao’s first time seeing this, he was just as shocked as he had been the first time!
Even Su Chen felt somewhat stunned!
Though he sensed that the building hadn’t formed out of nothing but had always been there, concealed by a formation under normal circumstances!
But the level of this formation was very high, and even now, he couldn’t break it!
"You may enter."
The elder said to Su Chen and the other nine.
"Thank you, Senior!"
Luo Qianqiu and the others spoke respectfully, then stepped forward to enter the fence, walking toward the building’s entrance.
"You may leave now, too."
The elder returned the Jade Token to Xun Lao and said.
"Yes, Senior!"
Xun Lao took the Jade Token and turned to descend the mountain.
Inside the building, what appeared before Su Chen and the others was a massive pool!
This pool was enormous, spanning tens of thousands of square meters!
However, what stunned them was that the liquid inside continually churned, as if boiling!
"Su Chen, you’ve hit the jackpot!"
At this moment, Zi Mei’s voice suddenly rang out, extremely excited, as if the excitement could hardly be contained!
"Zi Mei, what do you mean?"
Su Chen asked curiously.
"I’ll keep it a secret for now; you’ll know soon enough!"
Zi Mei teased, piquing Su Chen’s curiosity, and said with a smile:
"Alright, hurry up, get inside quickly."
"Okay."
Su Chen responded and leapt into the pool...
Originally, Luo Qianqiu and the others were somewhat worried because, as far as they knew, while the Washing Dragon Pond offered great opportunities, it wasn’t without danger!
However, after seeing Su Chen enter, Luo Qianqiu steeled himself and jumped in as well.
Zhang Xiao and the others, seeing both had already jumped in, gritted their teeth and followed suit.
After all, such opportunities were exceedingly rare!
