"Where is the Golden Emperor Burning Sky Flame"
Hun Miesheng carried Gu Xun Er through the skies above the vast Gu Sacred Mountain Range and his eyes swept down across the endless green ridges. The mountains stretched endlessly like the spine of a slumbering dragon. Spiritual energy filled the air here and the density of Dou Qi was several times that of the outside world. With a single breath one could feel refreshed and invigorated as though the body itself had been cleansed. Yet compared to the aura within the range of the Main God Stele this still counted as nothing.
He released his perception and immediately discovered six or seven distinct auras belonging to Dou Sheng experts spread across the outer areas of the mountains. A thin golden barrier shimmered faintly over the range like an invisible cage.
"You let me go first" Gu Xun Er's delicate face was filled with indignation and she struggled fiercely against his grip.
At that moment streaks of light shot up from the mountains beneath them. Hun Miesheng reacted instantly his finger pressing lightly against Xun Er's jade like neck. A flow of Dou Qi surged and her voice was instantly sealed away. His other hand locked tightly around her wrist.
"You had better behave" his demonic voice whispered coldly into her ear.
Her slender body trembled and she lowered her eyes.
"Who dares to spy upon our Gu Sacred Mountain Range"
In an instant a middle aged elder with the aura of a three star Dou Sheng appeared before them followed by half a dozen armored guards.
"Patriarch you have brought back Young Miss Xun Er" one of them exclaimed with delight when he saw Hun Miesheng's face now disguised as Gu Yuan.
Hun Miesheng kept his expression stern and gave a slow nod. "Xun Er has been greatly frightened I must take her back to rest. Do not alarm the rest of the clan with this matter."
"As you command Patriarch" they all answered with respect and quickly withdrew.
Hun Miesheng pulled Gu Xun Er along in a flash of light moving deeper into the range.
"Where exactly is the seal of the Golden Emperor Burning Sky Flame"
"You release me first" Xun Er's face reddened in both shame and anger as his hand still held her wrist firmly. "The Golden Emperor Burning Sky Flame is sealed deep within the Gu Sacred Mountains bound by an ancient formation left behind since immemorial times. Even if you locate it you will never enter"
Hun Miesheng frowned. "Then let us go and take a look first"
Avoiding the patrols he carried her through winding valleys. Along the way he noted with some satisfaction that there were no stronger auras nearby. His guess had been correct. The true elites had been led away with Gu Yuan.
Before long Xun Er pointed toward a valley ahead. "It is there just ahead"
They landed at the mouth of a dark gorge. The air grew heavy and a wave of scorching heat rose from within. Dull booms rumbled from the depths like the growls of a trapped beast. Hun Miesheng's own Heavenly Flames stirred restlessly within his body. He knew at once that the Golden Emperor Burning Sky Flame was indeed within.
Suppressing the violent fluctuation inside his chest he dragged Xun Er forward.
"Wait" she whispered anxiously but it was too late.
The moment he stepped across the threshold a golden pillar of light erupted from the empty void striking down with the force to crush heaven and earth.
His face darkened and with a sweep of his hand he summoned the One Yuan Heavy Water. A barrier of dense water enveloped them both.
The golden pillar slammed against it with a deafening crash. Ripples spread violently across the watery shield each ripple threatening to shatter it entirely. The sheer force drove Hun Miesheng back several steps across the rocky ground.
"Who goes there"
Two elderly figures stepped out of the void. Their hair and beards were white but their auras surged with might. One was a six star initial Dou Sheng the other had faintly touched the threshold of seven stars.
"Gu Yuan" one of them said with surprise upon seeing his face. "Why have you come here"
Hun Miesheng's expression flickered. He tightened his hold on Xun Er's wrist and let a stream of aura surge into her body.
A blaze of golden flame erupted suddenly from within her frame and she gasped in pain.
"Xun Er's sub flame has grown unstable. I must reinject and stabilize it" he explained calmly.
"Have you brought the key"
"In my haste I left it behind" Hun Miesheng frowned and cast a glance at Xun Er. She turned her head away pretending not to hear.
"Then by the laws of the clan you cannot pass" one elder shook his head. "Even as Patriarch you may not break the formation without the key. The girl's aura is chaotic but she will endure for a while. You should retrieve the key first"
The two elders gave him a long look then faded back into the void leaving the barrier intact.
"Why did you not tell me there was a key" Hun Miesheng demanded coldly.
"You did not ask me" Xun Er retorted with a pout.
"How do we obtain this key"
"It must be requested from the Elders Council. By normal procedures it would take half a day for permission to be granted" she said uncertainly.
"Half a day" Hun Miesheng's brows furrowed. His time was precious. If it was impossible he would simply take it by force.
As he turned to leave his gaze was suddenly drawn toward another side path where another ancient formation shimmered faintly. He could not see within.
"Where does that path lead"
"I heard Father say once that it leads to the Heavenly Tomb" Xun Er replied.
"The Heavenly Tomb" Hun Miesheng's eyes gleamed.
That place was extraordinary. Time flowed five to six times slower than in the outside world and within dwelled a guardian spirit born of the tomb itself. In the past Xiao Yan had devoured that spirit's essence and in one step had elevated his soul force from the peak of the Heavenly Realm to the Emperor Realm.
Hun Miesheng's own soul force due to the comprehension he had gained within the Nether Saint's domain of the Yellow Springs had already reached a level twice as strong as ordinary Heavenly Realm perfection though still a step below Yunmeng Xianze's half Emperor Realm. If he could devour the guardian spirit of the Heavenly Tomb he would have absolute certainty of stepping into the Emperor Realm of soul force.
"You what is wrong with you" Xun Er saw the fervent light in his eyes and shuddered.
"No more time. We must go to your Elders now" Hun Miesheng said and prepared to head toward the council.
But before he could move a squad of figures approached swiftly through the sky. Hun Miesheng remained still. These newcomers were not strong their highest cultivation only at the Dou Zun level.
The leader was a young man with black and white hair at his temples. He bowed deeply. "Black Yan Army Shura Commander Gu Yao pays respect to Patriarch"
His gaze then softened as it fell on Xun Er. "Xun Er these days you were held captive by Xu Wu Tun Yan and you must have suffered greatly. If not for my lack of strength I would have torn him apart myself" Gu Yao's eyes blazed with fury and his tone carried genuine feeling.
Hun Miesheng's lips curled faintly. So this was a fool blinded by love.
"Father I feel so very tired" Xun Er suddenly swayed as though faint and collapsed against Hun Miesheng's chest.
He froze for an instant. Then she blinked mischievously up at him whispering so only he could hear.
"He is one of our clan's so called geniuses. He pestered me constantly before and even Father intended me to be matched with him. Help me chase him away perhaps give him a lesson. If you do I will help you get the key later"
She giggled softly.
Hun Miesheng's mouth twitched. Once again it proved true. Those who worship blindly always ended with nothing.
He rubbed his nose then stepped forward placing a hand firmly on Gu Yao's shoulder.
"You are a good man" he said slowly.
(End of Chapter)
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