Chapter 889 - 324: Dragon Blood Revisited
Red, gold, green, white, purple...
Five beams of light shot into the sky, painting the entire sky. The clouds transformed into five colors, dazzling and splendid.
This sudden radiance shocked the people in the Divine Tomb and Demon Tomb.
They looked up at the horizon, discussing fervently—
"What is that? How could such a dazzling brilliance appear out of nowhere?"
"Could it be that an exotic treasure is about to emerge?"
"Judging by the distance, it seems quite far from us, yet it can dye the clouds in such splendid colors—it’s surely a great treasure."
"But, what treasures could possibly exist within the Divine Tomb?"
"Could it be something buried with a member of the Divine Clan?"
"Ignorant!"
A derisive laugh interrupted the discussions among the young people in the Divine Tomb.
They fell silent, turning their eyes towards the person who spoke. Upon seeing the person’s face clearly, their expressions slightly changed. They were so captivated by the five-colored brilliance that they hadn’t noticed an elder in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage had approached from behind.
The people who had been discussing slowly retreated, creating a distance between themselves and the elder.
Their small movements only elicited a disdainful smile from the elder. His gaze, full of envy and jealousy, was fixed upon the five beams of brilliance.
Unable to suppress their curiosity, someone hesitantly asked, "May I ask, senior, why has this five-colored brilliance suddenly appeared?"
The elder snorted coldly, "Someone is undergoing a heavenly tribulation."
"Tribulation?"
"Heavenly tribulation!"
He paid no mind to their astonishment. He murmured, "To think someone possesses five Spirit Roots simultaneously—such a talent defies the heavens. Who could it be? Moreover, they’ve managed to summon tribulation thunder in this Divine Tomb!"
"Five Spirit Roots!" Someone was so shocked by his whisper that they exclaimed loudly.
Instantly, everyone stood frozen in place, looking incredulously at the five beams of radiance.
...
"Someone is undergoing a tribulation!" Xi Qianxue looked at the five-colored glow rising into the sky and declared with certainty, "And they have succeeded; their Spirit Roots have been revealed."
"This five-colored light..." Ji Yaohua’s eyes were somewhat grave. Five Spirit Roots were simply unimaginable, utterly inconceivable.
"The red is the Fire Spirit Root, the gold is the Metal Spirit Root, the green is the Earth Spirit Root, but what about the other two, the white and purple ones?" Ying Ze asked aloud.
Wei Molili’s tightly pressed lips parted slightly, "Lightning and space."
"Lightning and space!" Ji Yaohua exclaimed: "Both of these roots belong to rare mutant Spirit Roots, and it’s rare to see them even once in a thousand years. Yet this time, they appear in a single person!"
Their shock, along with everyone else’s awe, made them overlook Xuxu’s low mutter. "There’s actually a space Spirit Root! I thought I was the only one."
"Who could it be? Could it be Qingge? Other than her, there’s no one else I can think of who could be so extraordinary!" Ji Yaohua said.
Xi Qianxue frowned and shook her head, "Qingge has just entered the Transcendance Tribulation stage; she shouldn’t be undergoing the first lightning tribulation so quickly."
"Then who else?" Ying Ze asked, pressing his lips tightly.
Who else?
Who else could be so extraordinary, so earth-shattering?
...
"Fire, metal, wood, lightning, space—five Spirit Roots in one person. Who could this be? I really want to see what kind of person can be this extraordinary?" Han Caicai’s narrow eyes lingered on the five-colored glow, murmuring to himself.
"Young Master, where shall we go next?" his attendant asked, approaching him.
Han Caicai’s eyes moved slightly, instructing the attendant, "Head towards the overlapping land between the Divine Tomb and Demon Tomb."
...
Within the depths of the overlapping land between the Divine Tomb and Demon Tomb, in the mysterious dark purple forest, Mu Qingge sat atop a giant stone, enveloped by five beams of radiance.
Above her head, the tribulation clouds unleashed their power again, and a bolt of tribulation thunder struck fiercely at her heavenly spirit.
The scene caused hundreds of Demon Cultivators to change their expressions.
Huangfu Huan and Shen Bicheng also instantly tensed up.
Crack—!
The tribulation thunder descended, transforming into countless electric lights that danced across Mu Qingge’s body. Yet, she remained with her eyes closed, her expression calm and composed, as if the tribulation thunder hadn’t descended upon her at all, showing no reaction.
In reality, she was simply used to the feeling of being struck by lightning, allowing her to face it calmly.
Her body had long been tempered to an extraordinary degree; how could mere tribulation thunders affect her?
The tribulation clouds finally dispersed.
The five-colored radiance condensed within Mu Qingge, forming a complex and mysterious pattern at her brow.
White patterns like lotus blooms, green as leaves, gold as the core, the red tinged like flaming fire, with purple flashes flickering atop the lotus.
The pattern was small, about the size of a fingertip, impressively printed on Mu Qingge’s brow, adding an allure and enchantment to her appearance.
At this moment, if someone who understood Spirit Roots saw it, they would be astounded and shocked by how Mu Qingge’s five Spirit Roots harmonized within her, complementing each other!
Her Spirit Roots were intertwined, unlike Elder Long Sheng’s, whose two Spirit Roots formed a distinct pattern, without interference.
The Lotus Seal flickered, appearing and disappearing.
The first lightning tribulation only revealed the Spirit Roots; after undergoing three lightning tribulations, the Spirit Roots would materialize and condense the Heavenly Gate.
As soon as the Heavenly Gate emerges and integrates with the Divine Status, it can open the door to the Divine Land, allowing entry into the Divine Demon Continent.
All around, it calmed down.
In the sky, the multicolored glow vanished, and the clouds returned to their usual colors.
Mu Qingge slowly opened her eyes, and the moment those clear eyes opened, her exquisite features brimmed with spiritual energy.
She raised her hand, gently stroking her forehead.
With her fingertip tracing the pattern at her brow center, Mu Qingge felt her Spirit Root becoming purer and more solid.
"Congratulations to the Princess! Best wishes to the Princess!"
Hundreds of Demon Cultivators snapped out of their shock and immediately kneeled on one knee, offering congratulations in unison.
Mu Qingge stood up from the boulder, her tall and graceful posture like a treasure sword unsheathed, exuding an overwhelming aura. Her hands were clasped behind her back, her clothing and hair billowing in the wind.
In the eyes of the hundreds of Demon Cultivators, her image grew majestic. At that moment, they truly felt their Princess was not just heaven-reaching and earth-breaking... No! She shattered the heavens and trampled the earth!
"Has the space stabilized?" Mu Qingge spoke lightly.
Her voice was gentle, yet it carried an undeniable authority.
Huangfu Huan was startled and quickly responded, "It has stabilized."
"Have all the intended people arrived?" she asked again.
Shen Bicheng stepped forward and said, "Everyone summoned has arrived."
Mu Qingge’s gaze fell upon him, and sure enough, she saw over a dozen Demon Cultivators looking at her in shock. Their presence was strong, surely those who were in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage.
As her gaze swept over them, those dozen old creatures immediately reacted, kneeling to pay their respects.
Upon entering the Demon Realm, they became its people, and in the presence of the Princess, how could they ignore or disrespect her?
Mu Qingge’s eyes narrowed slightly, a faint smile gracing her lips. She commanded, "Set out!"
She never feared the words of others. So what if she led Demon Cultivators into the Divine Tomb? If dissatisfied, they could face her in battle! The Divine Hall wanted her dead; must she just surrender without a fight?
Moreover, she was heading to the Overlapping Land; who could deem it improper?
Mu Qingge led the hundreds of Demon Cultivators mightily, on her way to find Long Sheng Elder and then acquire the Chaos Divine Status to complete this task.
Once she left the Divine Tomb, it would be time to settle accounts with the Divine Hall!
Mu Qingge’s gaze sharpened, and her lips curled into a cold smile.
The Divine Tomb and Demon Tomb overlapped, allowing communication between them. This led to numerous sightings of Demon Cultivators in the Divine Tomb and many inhabitants of the Divine Tomb in the Demon Tomb.
A Demon Cultivator chased a God Cultivator past Long Sheng Elder and Yao Xinghai.
The two concealed their forms, calmly observing it all.
"Why does the elder not extend a hand to help?" Yao Xinghai questioned.
Long Sheng Elder chuckled softly, replying, "Be it demon or god, it’s not the cultivation techniques that define them, but the heart."
With that, he raised an eyebrow at Yao Xinghai, asking with interest, "You are a leading figure among the younger generation in the Middle Ancient Realm, why do you not intervene?"
Yao Xinghai smiled warmly, "I share the same view as the elder."
Long Sheng Elder’s eyes lit up, nodding, "A talent with potential."
"Thank you, elder, for your kind words," Yao Xinghai nodded, expressing modesty.
However, Long Sheng Elder shook his head, "Pity, too pedantic."
Yao Xinghai was taken aback, blinking in confusion, not knowing how to retort, and could only smile bitterly and shake his head.
Suddenly, there were approaching footsteps. He collected his expression, warily looking towards the source of the sound. When figures emerged, his eyes widened in surprise: "You’ve arrived!"
The arrivals were Ji Yaohua, Xi Qianxue, and three others.
"Grandpa!" Xuxu, upon seeing Long Sheng Elder, happily ran to him.
Long Sheng Elder was also all smiles seeing Xuxu return safely.
"Any finds?" Yao Xinghai asked.
The four exchanged glances and nodded.
At that moment, Xuxu whispered to Long Sheng Elder, "Grandpa, I’ve also found a suitable Divine Status, I’ll show you later."
Long Sheng Elder looked at her in surprise and asked, "How did you find it?"
Xuxu pouted and said, "It found me." With a glance at Xi Qianxue and the others, she added, "While they were searching for a Divine Status, the Divine Status sought me out."
Long Sheng Elder sighed, "Perhaps, this is your destiny!"
This time he entered the Divine Tomb, not only to find the Seven-Colored Divine Status but also to find a suitable Divine Status for his granddaughter. With her unique Spirit Root Attribute, he initially didn’t know how to find an appropriate one, yet unexpectedly, in just a few days, the Divine Status chose her, relieving him of this concern.
"Since everyone is here, let’s move forward and find that girl," Long Sheng Elder said.
To find Mu Qingge, no one else had any objections, naturally.
...
Mu Qingge led the hundreds of Demon Cultivators, walking in the overlapping area. She wasn’t sure where Long Sheng Elder was, but if he was with her partners, they should head toward the center of the Divine Tomb.
On Huangfu Huan’s map, she also saw her location, which coincidentally was the central area.
Suddenly, she halted. Her gaze sharpened, looking ahead. Within a hundred feet, there lay a dragon skeleton, its massive skull housing a sinister dragon orb. The dragon’s limbs were tightly bound by chains, and beneath its head, there was a streak of blood-red.
Dragon, blood, dripping!