Perhaps thanks to the countless energy entities he'd slain on the way here, or perhaps Xiao Yan's good luck, Chen Guan sensed that Xiao Yan had safely returned to the first level in just twelve days.
From this point on, as long as his luck wasn't too bad, his safety should be assured.
At the entrance to the third level of the Heavenly Tomb,
Chen Guan stood up, put away the already defeated chessboard, and, ignoring Gu Xun'er's stunned look, said, "I should leave."
Gu Xun'er nodded slightly. She understood Chen Guan's purpose for staying here for over ten days. Now that Xiao Yan was safe, there was no need to linger any longer.
The second level of the Heavenly Tomb offered little to Chen Guan.
The same was true for her.
"Then Xun'er, please shamelessly join Brother Chen. That way, reaching the third level will be easier."
Chen Guan glanced at her. This woman was extremely intelligent, and he had learned a lot from the past ten days.
Just like the chess pieces he had presented, in just over ten days, Gu Xun'er had gone from being completely clueless to winning most of the ten games, a testament to her intelligence.
If two people were to pass through the light curtain and enter the third layer together, they could indeed share the pressure. However, Chen Guan's realm was lower, so he was the one who was taking advantage. Gu Xun'er's words were merely modesty.
This woman was like that. Even if you knew she had other intentions, spending time with her would still unconsciously make you close. She always seemed to make you feel comfortable, so comfortable that you couldn't get angry.
"Xun'er, if you're not worried about the others from the Ancient Clan, then everything is fine."
Chen Guan shrugged slightly and took the lead towards the light curtain.
He remembered that a massive energy storm had erupted in the second layer of the Heavenly Tomb, causing the light curtain on the third layer to materialize. Xiao Yan and the others had put in a lot of effort to pass through.
However, the second layer of the Heavenly Tomb remained calm. It wasn't just because the energy hadn't erupted yet, but other factors were also at play.
Regardless, since he knew this situation might occur, he naturally avoided it if possible. The little opportunity within the materialized light curtain wouldn't be of much use to him. He
had already done his best to stay with Xiao Yan for over ten days.
"The three of them are safe together,"
Gu Xun'er said simply, without hesitation, quickly following Chen Guan's footsteps.
Chen Guan glanced at her and said nothing more.
The energy storm was extremely dangerous, but it wasn't hopeless. With the two Yan Clan members present, everyone could work together to overcome the crisis and avoid total annihilation.
Furthermore, of the dozen or so people who had entered, only Xiao Yan was close to him. Others, he had some interactions with the Thunder Clan and the Yan Clan, but their friendships weren't deep. To put it bluntly, Chen Guan wouldn't have cared much if they all died.
As Gu Xun'er had said, the pressure was indeed much less after the two of them entered the light curtain together. Chen Guan felt much more relaxed than his previous attempt, having passed it with almost no effort.
"This third level is truly bizarre..."
Stepping out of the passage, a vast expanse of gray land came into view.
It was an extremely vast land, so vast that it seemed as if it didn't end at a glance.
Moreover, unlike the first two levels, this place wasn't filled with the dense energy mist that permeated the air. Yet, as soon as he stepped onto it, he could feel streams of pure energy seeping into his body through his soles.
Chen Guan immediately concluded that as long as he remained within the third level of the Heavenly Tomb, he wouldn't even need to deliberately collect energy cores. He could find a place to cultivate peacefully for two and a half years and reach the level of Eight-Star Dou Zun!
One could imagine how dense the energy on this third level was.
"Nearly all the energy entities here are above the level of Eight-Star Dou Zun. Nine-Star energy entities are commonplace, and there are even quite a few Half-Saint and even Dou Sheng-level energy entities. They still retain consciousness and can use Dou Qi and fighting techniques, making them virtually indistinguishable from Dou Sheng powerhouses outside. Encountering one would mean life or death. Many who have entered the Heavenly Tomb in the past have met their end after encountering powerful energy entities from hostile races."
Upon reaching the third level, Gu Xun'er's expression softened slightly, and she warned with a slightly more serious expression.
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Even though she had nearly reached the end of her Dou Zun realm, facing such an opponent, she still had no choice but to flee. The gap
between Dou Zun and Dou Sheng was a formidable one!
"Soul Clan experts?" Chen Guan easily guessed the hostile races she was referring to. Aside from the Soul Clan, the others were relatively easy to get along with.
Even the Medicine Clan were much more approachable than the Soul Clan.
"Yes."
"I'll remember. Thanks for the reminder. I'm going to track Hunya Hunli now. Please do as you please."
Without wasting any time, Chen Guan nodded slightly and darted off into the distance.
He could sense that Hunya Hunli was still moving swiftly, and it was easy to guess their destination: they must be seeking the protection of the energy bodies of the Soul Clan experts within the Heavenly Tomb.
Although within this third layer, there was Xiao Xuan, who occasionally emerged to wreak havoc, it was far more vast than the second, and there were still some Soul Clan members who slipped through the net.
Of course, it was also because of the vastness of the third level that Chen Guan lingered on the second level for a while. He knew it would be difficult for Hun Ya and Hun Li to find the Soul Clan's powerful energy forms in such a short time.
To catch up with the two as quickly as possible, Chen Guan now charged forward, pushing his speed to the limit, closing in on them with lightning speed.
Gu Xun'er stood there, smiling slightly as she watched the figure disappear from sight. This time, she finally didn't catch up.
"Different paths lead to the same destination. We'll see each other again soon,"
she whispered softly, then vanished from the scene.
...
half a day later.
To the northwest of the third level of the Heavenly Tomb,
Gu Xun'er suddenly emerged, gazing at the vast stone mountain in the distance, a hundred feet tall.
More precisely, she was looking at the peak.
There, a massive stone pedestal stood, and atop it, a domineering figure sat proudly.
This was a massive energy being, almost indistinguishable from a real flesh body. A dark red, ghost-headed broadsword lay before it, and a rich blood aura emanated from it, swirling around the mountain like mist. The bloody scent was so thick it made one's heart tremble.
Had Chen Guan been here, he would have sensed that this energy being had reached the semi-saint level.
And he was Gu Xun'er's target!
"It's been so long since I've tasted human blood, I've almost forgotten what it tastes like. Intruder, your fate was sealed the moment you set foot here." The figure
on the stone seat suddenly rose to its feet, the atmosphere changing dramatically, and an overbearing aura filled the air.
Gu Xun'er's pretty face was slightly solemn. She clasped her fists and said, "Blood Blade Saint, I mean no offense. I'm here only to inquire about one thing."
"The weak will only die. If you want to interrogate me, prove to me that you are worthy."
As the Blood Blade Saint's cold voice fell, the ghost-headed sword slashed down towards Gu Xun'er, like a god descending on earth. The nearly hundred-foot-long blade light was overwhelming.
Gu Xun'er's expression changed slightly, but she did not panic.
With a pinch of her jade fingers, golden flames pierced her body, and the terrifying heat spread, actually burning most of the boundless blood energy.
"Gu Clan, Gu Xun'er, let me learn the Saint's skills!"