Chapter 2001: Chapter 2087: Wilderness Domain Experts
Although the Rune Sovereign was trapped by the Haotian Tower, the aura of the emperor remained steadfast. If not for the Jiuyou Evil Emperor and Haotian Tower blocking the forces, Chen Nan, Ye Yiyi, and Su Qingqing might have been injured on the spot.
The Rune Sovereign’s words were true; there was once a stele outside this tomb with the portrait and name of this top Supreme.
Later, however, during a great battle where the Heavenly People Clan sought to seize the top Supreme’s relics in the tomb, the tombstone was destroyed.
Nevertheless, when those of the Heavenly People Clan entered the tomb chamber, the top Supreme’s residual soul power activated the Killing Array within the chamber, slaughtering all who dared enter, turning them into dust and thus nurturing the tomb.
"Heh, even if I die, at least it’ll be at the hands of our own kind. You, birdman, will never succeed in killing me." Chen Nan activated his Chaotic Power to the extreme, his body undulating like massive waves.
He nearly couldn’t stand upright, but finally, he opened the Stone Gate and rushed inside at the moment the Rune Sovereign broke free from Haotian Tower’s Heaven and Earth Net.
As they entered, Chen Nan willed the Stone Gate to close behind them.
The Rune Sovereign rushed to the door and struck it with a Divine Skill.
Power of Runes flickered on the Stone Gate, and myriad attacks from within the tomb surged towards the Rune Sovereign’s position.
The Rune Sovereign’s expression shifted as he spun in the air, dispersing the attacks.
However, he dared not attack the Stone Gate further.
"Unexpectedly, even after death, the tomb of this top Supreme holds such formidable power that even the Supreme King must fear." The Jiuyou Evil Emperor drew a cold breath and started healing his injuries using Divine Power.
"The strength of this top Supreme is beyond our imagination; she may very well be at Supreme Ten Realms of Perfection!" Haotian Tower suddenly spoke, revealing an expression of shock among those present.
Ten Layers Heaven Perfection is merely a step away from reaching the legendary Domain Master Realm.
Even within the Supreme Ten Realms, there are differences in strength; at the Ten Layers Heaven Peak Perfection, it’s similar to when Chen Nan encountered those Immortal Domain experts in the Abyss Prison—they may only be in the Immortal Domain Realm, but their power is fearsome enough to combat powerful Heavenly Lords.
It’s the sedimentation of Time, for nobody knows just how long a Supreme Ten Heavens has lingered at this Realm.
"No wonder, even a mere residual soul can activate a Killing Array that makes the Rune Sovereign wary." Chen Nan listened to Haotian Tower’s words, murmuring to himself.
Only now did he turn his attention to the tomb chamber.
This chamber was constructed from unknown materials, forming a Spiritual Array right here, with a massive coffin within the Formation.
Upon the coffin were nine dragons chasing the sun, clearly indicating the extraordinary identity of the tomb’s owner in life.
"Chen Nan, let’s get to it." Although the Jiuyou Evil Emperor bore the title of Evil Emperor, his heart was unshaken, without an ounce of fear, driven only by the thought of reviving Xuan Tianji and his company.
Once Xuan Tianji returns, he might unravel the mystery of how the Yuan Shi Heavenly Emperor died back then.
Having been imprisoned for thousands of years, the Jiuyou Evil Emperor harbored deep resentment towards the Yuan Shi Heavenly Emperor; even just one encounter would be satisfying.
Chen Nan inwardly apologized, sending a stream of Divine Power towards the coffin, seizing it instantly.
Upon lifting the coffin, Chen Nan had intended to proceed cautiously within the stone coffin.
Since the residual soul’s power was deployed against the Rune Sovereign, it implied she was observing them from the shadows.
Perhaps, it required the utmost respect and an appropriate show of deference—three bows and nine kowtows might be necessary to gain her favor; without respect, success would be unlikely.
However, as he lifted the coffin, the sight before him nearly caused him to stumble backwards in shock.
Beneath the coffin was a Ten-thousand-year-old Xuan Crystal Bed, a material essential for crafting Supreme Sacred Weapons, immensely valuable.
Unbelievably, there was a whole Xuan Crystal Bed right here.
On this bed lay a life-like woman.
Chen Nan, upon seeing the woman, was left in stunned silence.
"Bai Ze Ancestor!" Chen Nan murmured to himself.
The woman’s appearance was identical to that of the lady in the ancient painting given to him by White Ze of the Demon God Mountain.
"You can indeed recognize my true form, but it doesn’t deter me from killing you. Considering you are among the first Humans in thousands of years to enter my tomb, I grant you a glimpse of my true visage before your deaths—a gesture of ultimate benevolence."
A woman’s icy voice echoed within the chamber, chillingly like a yin soul.
The Jiuyou Evil Emperor extended his Divine Sense in a futile attempt to locate her presence.
The Haotian Tower emitted light, yet did not move.
"Senior’s true form is indeed Bai Ze; surely you’re from the Martial World." Chen Nan hurriedly said, "We also hail from there; we are kin."
"Naturally, I know you originate from the same Four Extremes World as I, from the Martial World. Back when I departed, the Four Extremes World was still one. Now, choose your manner of death—how would you like to die?"
The top Supreme didn’t relent due to kinship, intent on sparing none.
Her voice carried a boundless Killing Aura instead.
"Senior, we..." Chen Nan sought to declare his identity when thunderous rumblings resounded from outside, seemingly indicating a battle within the Void.
"Many covet my power; first, the Heavenly People Clan, then the Human Clan, and now the powerful Heavenly Demon from the Wilderness Domain arrives as well. Indeed, a lively scene." Bai Ze Ancestor spoke, her voice still brimming with a killing aura.
Chen Nan felt a wave of frustration, having encountered an acquaintance from afar, yet she refused recognition and reeked of killing intent. If not for the upheaval outside, they might have already met their end.
"She’s gone, evidently taking more interest in those outside." Haotian Tower spoke.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Su Qingqing gazed at the woman on the Xuan Crystal Bed, furrowing her brow, "Fool, do you think she’s dead or alive—such strength!"
"Supreme Realms of Great Perfection—even a dying camel is larger than a horse. Even in death, merely a residual soul within her tomb renders us incapable of resistance." Chen Nan sighed.
At this moment outside the tomb, the Rune Sovereign engaged in battle with a monstrous figure bearing black hair on its chest and eyes like Copper Bells. This creature initially held skill below the Rune Sovereign, but suddenly roared, bulging veins all over its body.
Its speed and strength multiplied several times, and the Rune Sovereign, who had been fighting bare-handed, now revealed his Ultimate Holy Weapon as his expression shifted.
Continuing the fierce battle with this creature.
"Rune Sovereign, the top Supreme buried in this tomb once dwelled in our Wilderness Domain for millennia. Her powers rightfully belong to us. Your Heavenly People Clan has only recently arrived in the Outer Domain, yet you wish to seize such immense benefits?"
The creature’s strength was at the Supreme King Realm, appearing brutishly powerful yet speaking logically.
"Man Wuji, the Twin Emperors had long ago made agreements with your Wilderness Domain; Outer Domain battlefields are mutually unperturbed. Your actions now seek to disrupt the peace between our Heavenly People Clan and the Wilderness Domain?" The Rune Sovereign shouted in fury.
