Eternal Thief

Chapter 976 Inside the Mountains (2)

Ace didnʼt dare to be careless as he walked into the mountain; it was a huge space, and the walls seemed to be carved from green crystals. Furthermore, rune symbols were etched on those walls, creating a grand grade-9 formation.

But this formation wasnʼt for attacking or defending; instead, Ace found that this formation was keeping all the Qi within this space and stop from leaking. The martial Qi here was extremely dense like he was swimming in it, even the system being to notify him of massive EXP increase in his state.

Soon, Ace found the center of this formation and was astounded when he saw a small green serpent-shaped crystal vein twinkling like stars, and it was the source of the dense Qi!

”What is this? It didnʼt seem like a Qi stone lode?” Ace muttered in bewilderment.

At this moment, the systemʼs abrupt voice rang.

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[System detects a Grade-9 Martial Beast Vein!]

[Do you want to absorb it?]

[Rewards: 10 Billion EXP and Ability to Absorb Grade-9 Qi Stones!]

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”Whatʼs a Martial Beast Vein?” Ace was startled and quickly questioned since it was his first time coming in contact with such a thing.

”[When a Grade-9 Qi Stone Lode or Soul Crystal Source form or evolved from grade-8, they took the shape of auspicious beasts indicating heavenly fortune upon the earth, turning them into cultivation holy lands. These sorts of places are filled with good fortunes and have existed for hundreds of thousands of years.]

”[If a power cultivator built its sect, or cultivation empire on these places, their power would soar, and it also showed their deep foundation, and it is very hard to destroy them. Similarly, if these beast veins were to be destroyed, the lands would suffer misfortune, and the foundation would be broken, turning it into a wasteland.]

”[Thatʼs why these kinds of places would be highly sought after and also being protected with absolute power and security. Beast Veins would also produce identical grade Qi stones and Soul crystals every ten days numbered in tens of thousands.]

”[But this beast vein has been supporting this massive formation for too long, and these lands are no longer under the protection of heaven; thatʼs why this beast vein could only produce grade-8 Qi stones and a full of grade-9 Qi stones every 30 days.]

”[Furthermore, within five hundred years this beast vein would be degrading to a grade-8 Qi stone lode and all the formation would soon cease to function.]”

Ace was shocked when he heard this new information and looked at the serpent-shaped beast vein.

”You say this place is no longer under the protection of heaven. What does this mean? Does it have something to do with the crimson lands filled with killing intent outside?” Ace couldnʼt help but ask as he remembered those crimson plains outside the city wall.

Now, he finally understood how this place was not infected by the killing intent outside. It was all beast of this beast vein, and he even suspected that other mountains might have a soul beast vein!

Just how could a land of fortune turn into nothing but ruins?

However, like usual, the system ignored him and didnʼt tell him about the crux of the matter, which annoyed him to no end.

Nonetheless, it doesnʼt matter if he absorbs grade-8 or grade-9 Qi stone lode since the result will be the same as he wanted.

”Alright, absorb it. The imperial family has taken advantage of this place for a long time now.” Ace stated without hesitation.

The next moment, a dark blue chain shoots out from his forehead and penetrates the serpent beast vein. The next moment, the chain yanked forcefully, and the entire serpent beast vein was uprooted and shot back at Ace.

Ace wasnʼt afraid of this as he remained calm, and the next moment, the beast vein vanished with the chain, and huge Qi poured into his body like a broken river!

Soon, heavenly darkness Qi began to flood his martial space, and the systemʼs voice rang.

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[Congregation on breaking into Stage-2 of Martial Cultivation: Heavenly Dark Law Comprehension Realm]

[Next Stage EXP: 2,500,000,000/2,500,000,000]

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[Congregation on breaking into Stage-3 of Martial Cultivation: Heavenly Dark Law Comprehension Realm]

[Next Stage EXP: 2,500,000,000/2,500,000,000]

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[Congregation on breaking into Stage-3 of Martial Cultivation: Heavenly Dark Law Comprehension Realm]

[Next Stage EXP: 4,500,000,000/4,500,000,000]

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[Congregation on breaking into Stage-4 of Martial Cultivation: Heavenly Dark Law Comprehension Realm]

[Next Stage EXP: 3,461,890,000/7,000,000,000]

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Ace was screaming with strength at this moment, but his expression suddenly changed when he saw the formation runes start to dim!

ʼIf they noticed…ʼ

Without hesitation, he sprinted towards the other mountain as he knew the formation around the city wouldnʼt last for long now, and those people cultivating here would soon notice.

Quickly, he reached the other mountain door and used his dismantle Qi and being to dismantle it.

Within the martial mountain caves, filled with cloudy mist Qi and runes were shimming like stars. But suddenly, those runes begin to dim down, and the misty Qi begins to vanish.

At this moment, a few pairs of scary old eyes opened one after another as they filled with befuddlement.

”Why the Qi cut out?” A husky voice muttered before this person vanished from the cave and appeared in the air outside the mountain. He was over ten meters tall and skinny and wilted as a dry tree, and he wore plain white robes.

Right after him, six more such figures appeared, and following them appeared a young giant with handsome features; he was the third imperial prince of the Skylar Clan, Calvin!

Calvin was in seclusion when he noticed the Qi vanishing and came out to see what was going on, but he was shocked when he saw the seven skinny men hovering not far away from him.

Instantly, the scary martial senses were locked on him, and he shuddered, ”Who are you?” The ten-meter giant asked in his husky voice without any emotion behind it.

Calvin quickly bowed and hastily revealed his identity, ”Calvin Skylar greet, Imperial Ancestors! Iʼm the third son of His Imperial Majesty 501st Mortal Emperor, Antonio Skylar!”

The powerful marital senses on him vanished once he revealed his identity.

The Ancestorʼs eyes shimmered with nostalgia as he nodded, ”Antonio is the Mortal Emperor now? Heʼs Brother Lawsonʼs great-grandson, right?”

Calvin quickly nodded, ”Yes, Ancestor!”

He knew these people were ancient. Their identities were extremely noble, and their power was scary. Even his father, the emperor, couldnʼt offend them and had to treat them respectfully.

”Does Senior Lawson manage to ascend?” Another ancestor questioned as his old eyes were filled with longing and bitterness.

”Indeed, Great, Great Grandfather ascended over 1800 years ago.” Calvin quickly replied.

All the ancestors sighed with a hint of respect.

At this moment, the sixth elder and second prince appeared, and they were both shocked to see the ancestors coming out all at once.

They quickly bowed, and the Sixth Elder hastily asked with a hint of agitation, ”A-ancestors, did something happen?”

”The Qi in the cultivating cave suddenly cut off. Since all of you are here, I can presume it is not just the case with my cave abode?” The first ancestor asked with uncertainty.

Everyone, including Calvin, nodded in agreement as they had no idea what was going on.

The Sixth Elder and Second Prince were startled as they looked at each other with shock. Especially Second Prince, he had a very ominous feeling at this moment.

Suddenly, seven more figures appeared in front of the other mountain, and they were all old women and a young, stunning giant maiden. They seemed to be as surprised as the group of men.

At this moment, an old skinny womanʼs eyes were shimmering in a purple haze before shock flashed past her eyes as she shouted with horror, ”Someone has opened both the seal doors of the cultivating mountains!”

”What!?”

Everyone was shocked and gobsmacked!