In front of the Golden Mountain.
“Junior Brother, safe journey!”
Qi Tian continued his charade, sprawled on the ground in apparent overwhelming grief.
The next moment.
“Boom, rumble…”
The Golden Mountain shuddered violently, radiating myriad divine lights, each one blindingly brilliant.
Then, the golden glow covering its surface began to dissipate. Finally, the mountain turned into a pitch-black massif.
“The grand array is broken.”
The crowd erupted in excitement.
Their gazes fell upon a massive cave opening halfway up the mountain.
“Could the Dragon Emperor inheritance be inside that cavern?”
Remember m. in one second.
The divine sons present grew agitated, yet none rashly charged into the cave.
The cavern seemed like an endless abyss, filling them with an uneasy palpitation.
“Roar…”
At that instant, a majestic dragon chant echoed from within the cave, its earth-shaking volume threatening to rupture eardrums.
A vast dragon aura swept out from the cave like raging waves, spreading instantly across the entire Dragon Burial Nest and striking terror into everyone’s hearts.
Even supreme prodigies like Xiao Yichen, Qi Tian, and Chen Tianming could not help but tremble inwardly.
Qi Tian ceased his performance, raised his head to stare at the cave, his eyes gleaming sharply.
“This is true dragon aura. The Dragon Emperor inheritance must be inside that cavern.”
Qi Tian was thrilled, sharing the same exhilaration as the other divine sons.
“Once I obtain the Dragon Emperor inheritance, I can become a saint in one bound,” Xiao Yichen thought.
Wu Qinghao’s eyes darted between Qi Tian, Xiao Yichen, and Chen Tianming. “Let them fight until they are both crippled, then I will strike. No matter what, I will not give up the Dragon Emperor inheritance.”
Chen Tianming held his head high, exuding arrogance, as if declaring to all that the Dragon Emperor inheritance was destined to be his.
As for Wang Cong, after glancing at the cave, his gaze quietly fixed on Chen Tianming.
“With my strength, seizing the Dragon Emperor inheritance from them is impossible.”
“My only chance is to act stealthily when they have wounded each other. Then perhaps I might still obtain it.”
“Though I entered the Dragon Burial Nest for the inheritance, before leaving, my father said to let fate decide and prioritise survival. If it proves impossible, do not force it.”
“Even if I fail to claim the inheritance, Father will not blame me.”
“So, best to obtain it, but if not, I will still kill Chen Tianming.”
Wang Cong shot a cold glance at Chen Tianming. “Chen Tianming, I will use your blood to honour the fallen disciples of our Desolate Ancient Holy Land.”
On the other side.
“Alas!” Li Jian sighed deeply.
He was now excluded from the Dragon Emperor inheritance. Though he had long known this outcome, he could not hide his disappointment.
After all, such an inheritance appeared once in millennia. Whoever claimed it could soar to the heavens.
“Roar…”
Another dragon chant emerged from the cave, though this one was far milder in power and volume.
Xiao Yichen and Qi Tian moved almost simultaneously, preparing to rush into the cave. Just then, Chen Tianming’s voice rang out.
“You two fools really aren’t afraid of dying!”
Hearing this, Xiao Yichen and Qi Tian immediately halted and turned to look at him.
“What do you mean?” Xiao Yichen demanded.
Chen Tianming stepped through the air, approaching Xiao Yichen. “Before coming here, my grandfather told me that the Dragon Emperor inheritance is not so easily obtained.”
“As long as the dragon aura within the cave lingers, anyone who rushes in will perish, body and soul.”
Xiao Yichen’s expression shifted. He snapped, “Chen Tianming, stop trying to scare us.”
“Scare you? Heh…” Chen Tianming sneered coldly. “If you’re not afraid, go ahead and try.” “Remember, this is the Dragon Emperor’s burial ground.”
“When the Dragon Emperor lived, a single glance could slay a Saint King. Even in death, his residual aura can instantly shatter a saint’s body.”
“Xiao Yichen, do you truly believe you surpass a saint?”
Xiao Yichen’s face changed again. He stared deeply at the cave.
Others who had been eager to move also froze in place.
“If what you say is true, when can we enter?” Xiao Yichen asked.
“In a little while.” Chen Tianming looked up and suddenly shouted, “Who goes there?”
At his cry, everyone hastily raised their heads, yet they saw no trace of anyone.
When they looked back at Chen Tianming, the man had already dashed into the cave while they were distracted.
“Damn it!”
Xiao Yichen cursed furiously.
Only now did he realise Chen Tianming had been deceiving them to gain the lead.
Most infuriatingly, after entering, Chen Tianming pulled out a stone disc and hurled it at the cave entrance.
“Buzz!”
Killing intent soared to the heavens.
“A saint-level killing array!”
Seeing this, the crowd seethed with anger.
Xiao Yichen swore outright, “Chen Tianming, you despicable scum!”
Chen Tianming stood inside the cave, smiling at those outside. “No need to be upset. I said from the start, we each rely on our own abilities.”
“I am favoured by heaven’s mandate. The Dragon Emperor inheritance is surely mine. For you to compete with me is sheer overestimation!”
“Everyone, take your time breaking the array. Farewell!”
Chen Tianming waved smugly and vanished deeper into the cave.
Xiao Yichen said, “Brother Qi, to save time, let us join forces to break the array.”
“Very well.” Qi Tian agreed.
Smack!
Xiao Yichen struck first, slamming his palm towards the saint-level killing array in an attempt to force it open.
Qi Tian prepared to follow suit, but as he raised his hand, a sudden palpitation gripped him. He jerked his head up.
“Boom…”
Nine bolts of purple lightning descended from the sky without warning, aimed straight at Qi Tian’s head.
Not only Qi Tian jumped in fright, but everyone else was stunned by the scene.
“What is happening?”
“Why have nine heavenly thunders suddenly appeared?”
“Could Divine Son Qi Tian be undergoing a breakthrough? Is this a tribulation?”
“Rubbish. There’s not even a thundercloud in sight.”
Boom, rumble…
The nine heavenly thunders surged with apocalyptic might, hurtling towards Qi Tian.
Unwilling to tangle with them, Qi Tian dodged swiftly.
Yet the nine bolts seemed to have eyes, pursuing him relentlessly.
They ignored everyone else, following Qi Tian wherever he fled.
“Damn it, what the hell is this?”
Qi Tian grew breathless from evasion. Unable to escape further, he spun and struck one bolt with his palm.
“Pfft…”
The next instant, Qi Tian was hurled backwards, blood spraying from his mouth.
The nine heavenly thunders were invincible!
