Ling Tian Sword God

Chapter 1282: Chapter 1281: Beneath the Abyss

”The Emperor’s Seal?”

Looking at the seal integrated into the Sky-Blocking Formation, Ling Chen’s eyes suddenly revealed a touch of astonishment. It wasn’t the formidable power of the Emperor’s Seal that surprised him, but at the moment the seal appeared, the two Void Emperor Orders within him suddenly trembled violently!

In the unseen world, there seemed to be a strange connection between the two Void Emperor Orders and the Emperor’s Seal!

”Why does this Emperor’s Seal resonate with the Void Emperor Orders?”

Ling Chen was bewildered. These two treasures should be completely different, so why would they resonate with each other?

Could it be that there’s some kind of link between the Emperor’s Seal and the Void Emperor Orders?

Just as Ling Chen was filled with uncertainty, the Sky-Blocking Formation in midair unleashed an astonishing light. Beams of multicolored light suddenly shot out from the formation, annihilating figures in its path into ashes.

In the blink of an eye, more than a dozen strong individuals were killed, including two Saints.

”This place is terrifying; it’s not the Tomb of Emperor Qinling, but our grave!”

A Saint’s face showed despair. Facing Emperor Qinling’s overbearing and ruthless methods, no technique seemed effective, unable to break the Sky-Blocking Formation’s seal.

With their divine power, they could vaguely sense that outside this space, the entire Emperor’s Tomb seemed to have an invisible energy constantly flowing from all directions, pouring into the Sky-Blocking Formation. At this moment, they’re trapped not just by this formation, but by the entire tomb!

All of this was probably premeditated!

The emergence of the entire Emperor’s Tomb was not by chance; it was likely part of Emperor Qinling’s scheme.

However, amid the panic, a violent tremor suddenly occurred not far away, creating a gap in the Sky-Blocking Formation, through which more than ten shadows swiftly escaped this space like phantoms.

Ling Chen’s pupils contracted. The escaping figures were none other than Dao Yi True Immortal and the forces from the Human Demon Hall.

”This guy can actually break through Emperor Qinling’s formation?”

Witnessing this scene, Ling Chen was shocked. With the Emperor’s Seal strengthening it, the Sky-Blocking Formation was impregnable, yet Dao Yi True Immortal managed to break it.

”Dao Yi True Immortal’s depth is unfathomable. It’s not surprising he could break through Emperor Qinling’s formation.”

Xia Yunxin shook her head. Having fought Dao Yi True Immortal, she was aware of his methods. He had held back against her, and his true strength was elusive.

”Hmm, a few stragglers escaped?”

Emperor Qinling’s gaze fell on Dao Yi True Immortal and his group, a hint of surprise in his eyes. Then, with a wave of his hand, the gap in the Sky-Blocking Formation closed in the blink of an eye, restoring its original state.

Those attempting to escape through the gap were suppressed by the formation, their bodies turning into blood mist and vanishing without a trace.

Emperor Qinling formed seals with his hands again, and the entire Sky-Blocking Formation trembled violently. From it, numerous blinding Light Palm Imprints suddenly converged, descending to suppress everyone with ferocity!

Ling Chen and Lingyue Island were also confronted with a giant handprint descending upon them. Shen Bingxin and Xia Yunxin acted first, using True Qi to resist it, but even with combined effort, they couldn’t withstand the imprint, and apart from Shen Bingxin and Xia Yunxin, others were sent flying. Ling Chen and Ling Yin were forcibly suppressed into the abyss below by the giant hand.

”Ling Chen!”

Xia Yunxin’s face changed slightly, then she dashed toward the abyss. Shen Bingxin, seeing her leap, did not follow but went to rescue other strong individuals from Lingyue Island.

Below the abyss.

A chilling air permeated, dark cold waters flowing. Ling Chen swam swiftly in the water.

Emperor Qinling’s group attack was terrifying but scattered, making it impossible to kill them outright.

However, despite that, Emperor Qinling’s offensive was indeed fierce, driving them to the depths of the water. Outside, there was likely massive casualty once again.

The major sects’ losses would likely be severe.

Ling Chen saw Ling Yin not far away, also at the bottom. He swam over immediately, holding Ling Yin’s small hand, ”Xiao Yin, are you alright?”

”I’m fine.”

Ling Yin shook her head. Despite the ferocity of Emperor Qinling’s attack, its wide coverage weakened its lethality considerably.

Ling Yin and Ling Chen suffered only minor injuries.

”Are you all okay?”

Seeing Ling Yin unharmed, Ling Chen relaxed. Just then, the sound of water came from behind. Ling Chen turned to see Xia Yunxin arriving quickly.

”Hmm.”

Ling Chen nodded, ”How are the others?”

”They’ve been scattered; they’re likely not in good shape.”

Xia Yunxin shook her head. Emperor Qinling’s attack was overbearing, not everyone could withstand it. Those with weaker strengths would be seriously injured, if not dead.

Ling Chen sighed. At this moment, he couldn’t focus on others. His gaze turned to the depths below, eyes flashing with curiosity, ”I didn’t expect such a vast space underwater.”

In his sight, at the bottom, vague remnants of some dilapidated buildings could be seen.

Considering it hard to counter Emperor Qinling’s attack above, they might as well explore below.

”Let’s see what’s down there.”

With a thought, Ling Chen swam deeper.

The abyss quickly reached bottom, Ling Chen and Ling Yin landed on the ground.

In view was a desolate area, toppled lanterns, piles of rubble, the ground cracked, and scattered bones could be seen on the surface.

Apparently, a fierce battle once took place here.

Ling Chen slowly walked forward, spotting a circular plaza not far away, an ancient array covering it. However, the formation was long defunct, losing its power, and at the center was a large, discarded Cauldron.

The Cauldron was covered with ancient and complex patterns, nine square corners on its body, resembling mountains and rivers. Before its damage, it must have been a powerful treasure.

Ling Chen eyed the Cauldron then brightened, ”Is this Cauldron the Nine Provinces Cauldron, used by Emperor Qinling to refine the Undying Medicine?”

In the past, Emperor Qinling unified the realm, acquiring the powerful ”Nine Cauldrons” from that era. Once in hand, he merged them into the Nine Provinces Cauldron.

After obtaining the Nine Provinces Cauldron, Emperor Qinling gathered alchemists to refine the Undying Medicine. Whether the medicine was ever created remains unknown, but the alchemists and the Cauldron vanished without a trace.

Turns out, they were all buried in this Emperor’s Tomb.