The last sect member of the Tian Yuan Sect perished within the secret realm of West Bai Yu Mountain.
The swift demise of Zhen Gang extinguished any lingering hope among the creatures present. They watched Yue Yun emerge successfully, mistakenly believing the grand formation had its flaws. However, seeing Zhen Gang die before their eyes jolted them back to reality.
"Great Han Heavenly Dynasty, it's your turn," Bu Fan Gu said, closing his eyes with a tinge of sorrow.
One by one, his own kin had fallen, none succeeding. His heart felt like ashes.
Meng Tian smiled gently and looked at Guan Yu beside him. "General Guan, it's up to you. Wait for me on the other side of the bridge."
Guan Yu fiddled with his beard, nodded at Meng Tian, and stepped onto the Bridge of Life and Death.
"Boom!"
In a single breath, Guan Yu entered the chaos. His speed was so astonishing that the creatures present dared not open their eyes, fearing Guan Yu would perish in the next moment.
Boom!
A bottomless vortex reappeared at the bridgehead. This time, it was different from before. Thunder rumbled ceaselessly within the vortex, and occasionally, blood flowed, though it was not Guan Yu's divine blood.
"Hmph, arrogant," Long Yuan Shengzi roared, seeing Guan Yu disappear. He had met Guan Yu before and knew him to be a peerless prodigy capable of killing Bone Xuan Shengzi. He understood Guan Yu's confidence, but he was angered by Guan Yu's audacity.
Soon, an hour passed. Guan Yu's figure reappeared within the vortex without incident. Yue Yun was beside him, and directly in front of them, a stone door remained tightly shut.
"What if you pass through? You still can't enter the main tomb!" Yi Ri exclaimed happily as he watched the figures within the vortex. Seeing the massive stone door intact and sealed meant they had not yet discovered its opening method.
"Your turn!"
"Be careful."
Bu Fan Gu glanced coldly at the disappearing vortex and said to Yi Ri.
"Yi Ri, the future of your Tian Gang Superior Sect is at stake. I hope you go far, unlike those fools from the Tian Yuan Sect."
"Your Highness, rest assured. I have glimpsed some of the secrets of this Life and Death Array."
Yi Ri bowed slightly to Bu Fan Gu, then offered a salute to Long Yuan Shengzi.
As Yi Ri walked to the bridgehead of the Life and Death Bridge, a divine sense transmission entered his sea of consciousness.
"Do not have any distracting thoughts. Empty your primordial spirit, be swift! Do not look back!"
Long Yuan Shengzi's voice echoed faintly in Yi Ri's sea of consciousness.
Yi Ri's body paused for a few breaths, then with extreme speed, he plunged into the chaos.
At this speed, Bu Fan Gu stood up, his eyes shimmering with spiritual light. "So that's how it is."
An hour later, Yi Ri, Guan Yu, and Yue Yun appeared in the vortex. Bu Fan Gu smiled. From Yi Ri's actions, he had grasped the pulse of the Life and Death Array: speed was key.
"Finally, one succeeded!"
Bu Fan Gu and Long Yuan Shengzi exchanged glances and smiled at each other.
"I'll go this time!"
The moment the vortex vanished, Long Yuan Shengzi charged onto the Life and Death Bridge, instantly disappearing into the chaos. A roar erupted, and the vortex reappeared.
"Master Zi Hui, the three of us are sufficient to handle the main tomb. You should return first. Master Sanzang will hold a grand assembly soon; you should prepare early," Meng Tian said after a moment's contemplation, looking at the figure who had charged in.
"Amitabha!"
Zi Hui glanced at Bu Fan Gu, who was intently watching them, then smiled slightly. "Thank you, General, for the reminder. I shall wait here for the General's return."
In less than half an hour, Long Yuan Shengzi successfully reached the giant door. Meng Tian took a step and entered the Life and Death Bridge.
"Impossible! It's only been a few breaths, how can it be so fast?"
In less than half an hour, Meng Tian successfully crossed the Life and Death Bridge and appeared before the giant door.
"Amitabha, time is pressing. Two benefactors, why don't you hurry?" Zi Hui said with a cold smile, then sat down cross-legged.
"Go!"
Bu Fan Gu stepped directly onto the Life and Death Bridge, leaving only the commander of the You Lang cavalry.
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"The main tomb of West Bai Yu Mountain, we can finally see it."
Outside the main tomb, Yi Ri looked at the colossal mountain gate before him, so excited he almost cried.
The colossal mountain gate, except for its front, was entirely shrouded in chaotic energy, pitch black and incredibly mysterious.
"Yi Ri, this Saint Son advises you to behave yourself."
Long Yuan Shengzi was observing the colossal mountain gate when he suddenly sensed Yi Ri approaching it, about five steps away from touching it.
Hearing Long Yuan Shengzi's voice, the excited Yi Ri stopped in his tracks.
"This colossal mountain gate's lintel, there's no information revealed around it. If we can't enter this main tomb, coming here is futile," Meng Tian said, looking around. "I advise everyone to search the surroundings thoroughly."
Yi Ri walked back and forth, and without paying attention, he touched the colossal mountain gate. Suddenly, a roar echoed.
"Boom!"
Yi Ri was thrown back hundreds of feet, his physical body severely damaged. Fortunately, his sea of consciousness within his skull remained unharmed; otherwise, Yi Ri would have perished here.
"Stay away from the mountain gate!" Long Yuan Shengzi roared at Yi Ri. "If you want to die, this Saint Son can grant your wish!"
Yi Ri laboriously sat up, took out some precious spiritual materials, and began to repair his broken body.
Not long after, Bu Fan Gu successfully arrived. After everyone lingered before the colossal mountain gate for another half an hour, when the commander of the You Lang cavalry finally walked up, the Life and Death Bridge instantly dissipated.
"Boom!"
The colossal mountain gate rumbled open, and a grand hall appeared before Meng Tian and the others.
Inside the hall, countless pills were neatly arranged, along with some cultivation resources that were only slightly inferior to top-grade spiritual materials. However, the gaze of Meng Tian and the others was immediately drawn to a token floating in the center of the hall.
The token was adorned with nine strands of dragon aura. Each strand of dragon aura was no less potent than the national destiny of the entire Yu Hua Divine Dynasty. Especially as these nine strands of dragon aura circulated, the golden light they emitted made Bu Fan Gu intensely greedy.
"Nine strands of national destiny, such a profound national destiny. Though not as numerous as our Divine Dynasty's national destiny, to nurture them would require tens of millions of years. It's impossible to create these nine strands of dragon aura without such a long period."
"If we can control it, it will surely make the Divine Dynasty soar once more!"
Bu Fan Gu trembled all over.
Not only him, but Meng Tian, Guan Yu, and Yue Yun also fixed their sights on the golden token. Long Yuan Shengzi and Yi Ri glanced at it and lost interest. National destiny was of no use to them. Yi Ri scanned the surroundings and immediately began to seize the abundant resources within the hall.
Long Yuan Shengzi, however, paid no attention to the resources within this hall. He stepped out and walked directly into another hall deeper within.