Chapter 1019 - 104: Halt! Please Go Slowly (First Update)

Chapter 1019: Chapter 104: Halt! Please Go Slowly (First Update)

A gray haze shrouds the sky, its reality indistinguishable.

Below, lies an endless expanse of ruins. Crumbling walls, shattered tiles, and broken bricks; all enveloped in the weight of deathly air.

"Is this the city the Mu Clan once owned?" Mu Qingge murmured.

The High Priest nodded silently.

A silver streak flew back, landing beside Mu Qingge, transforming into Yin Chen. He said to Mu Qingge, "Qingge, this radius of a thousand miles is all ruins, except for somewhere around nine hundred miles east, where there’s activity."

"Hmm." Mu Qingge nodded almost imperceptibly.

"Once, the Mu Clan had countless vassals, who built cities surrounding the Nine Heavens, each new city more than the last." The High Priest sighed. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ

A millennium later, he returned to this land only to witness such desolation, evoking a flood of complex emotions.

"No matter how glorious the past, now it’s just a mound of dust." Mu Qingge said flatly, turning her gaze to the High Priest. "Today, you’re full of sentiments. Stay alert; our enemy is yet to appear."

The High Priest composed himself, nodded. His eyes showed remorse, he said to Mu Qingge, "The Young Master is right, I lost control of my emotions."

Mu Qingge shook her head slowly, frowning at the High Priest, "When I was at Wuhua Palace, I met Mu Tianyin and found the arm I sliced off was reattached. Moreover, I sensed a violent force within it, extremely wild."

After hearing Mu Qingge’s words, the High Priest’s face grew solemn.

He thought for a moment then said, "If my guess is correct, it’s definitely Brother who reattached the arm. Considering Brother’s nature, he would never attach an ordinary arm. Young Master, be cautious during the battle, beware of deception."

Mu Qingge pursed her lips and nodded.

Since she was suspicious of the arm, she would not overlook it.

Nevertheless, the High Priest’s words reminded her of one thing... What was special about the reattached arm? Could it be Mu Tianyin’s trump card?

These questions would only be answered when the two meet.

"Let’s move forward, time is short." Yin Chen reminded.

Mu Qingge and the High Priest accompanied by Yin Chen, moved ahead.

The Nine Heavens is amidst these city ruins. Yin Chen only explored a radius of a thousand miles, yet according to the High Priest, the cities built by those who depended on the Mu Clan are far beyond just this radius.

Perhaps tens, even hundreds of thousands of miles are covered.

Following Yin Chen’s explored path, they quickly headed towards the center.

Upon reaching eight or nine hundred miles, indeed they found people. These people appeared to be either disciples from the Divine Domain out for training, or some Divines not yet entered the Divine Domain, exploring here.

Once a place of pilgrimage, now turned into an explorer’s paradise, how those from the Mu Clan must feel about this shift is uncertain.

These individuals were insignificant; Mu Qingge did not wish to waste time.

They easily bypassed scattered groups, continuing towards the center.

Approaching the center, more people were discovered, some places even featured temporary markets above the ruins providing supplies for adventurers and trainees.

"What’s in the Nine Heavens that keeps drawing these people in?" Mu Qingge asked, unable to resist after witnessing the throngs.

The High Priest chuckled, responding, "Nothing is left. Whatever could be taken was looted by those from the Divine Domain long ago. What couldn’t be taken was ruined. Some areas require the Mu Clan bloodline to enter, perhaps they remain. However, over millennia, the Four Seas Divine Land hunted the Mu Clan; who knows how many bloodlines fell into their hands, forced to return here, using Mu Clan blood to open places they coveted? The Nine Heavens is destroyed; these people return time after time, hoping to find treasures among the ruins. After all, the Mu Clan was unimaginably powerful, randomly wielding a weapon-level Divine Artifact, Holy Artifact."

Mu Qingge listened silently, drawing conclusions.

Driven by greed, even after a thousand years of plundering, these individuals refuse to abandon the search.

"However, Young Master, once you enter the Nine Heavens, exercise caution. Though there’s nothing left inside, some Forbidden Techniques may still linger, be mindful not to fall into traps." The High Priest cautioned.

"Hmm." Mu Qingge nodded slightly.

For six days and five nights, they traversed the ruins, with only a few days left of the agreed month, yet they had not glimpsed the Nine Heavens.

Only then did Mu Qingge truly fathom the ’vastness’ spoken by the High Priest!

Standing among the ruins, Mu Qingge could almost feel the Mu Clan’s peak heyday.

These ruins belonged to the dependencies. Even the stretches she traversed surpassed any dependency area she had visited in any Divine Domain.

"Halt!"

Suddenly, ten people appeared out of nowhere in the ruins, arranged in a triangular formation, blocking Mu Qingge and her companions.

They were clad in silver-white soft armor, fitted battle attire. Holding weapons, each weapon pointing towards Mu Qingge and the others.

"Who are you, and why are you trying to enter the Nine Heavens?" the leader demanded sharply.

Mu Qingge’s gaze swept across the emblem on their chests, immediately recognizing their identity. "West Divine Land, Purple Light Domain."

"Since you know who we are, quickly present your Identity Token. Otherwise, don’t blame us for capturing you as Mu Clan remnants!" the leader retorted.

Weapon in hand, moving a step closer to Mu Qingge.

Yin Chen’s expression remained unchanged, the High Priest looked at Mu Qingge.

Mu Qingge calmly produced her Identity Token, slowly raising it.

Under the sunlight, the token emitted a faint halo, appearing exceptionally divine.

Upon discerning the content on the token with narrowed eyes, the Purple Light Domain disciples’ expressions changed dramatically, their stern faces replaced with smiles, hurriedly withdrawing their weapons.

With an obsequious smile, the leader flattered, "So it’s the Little Divine Emperor from the Huan Yue Domain! The ignorant are not guilty; please do not take offense, Little Divine Emperor!"

Mu Qingge curled her lips slightly, addressing him, "I wish to see the Nine Heavens, please let us pass."

"Little Divine Emperor, are you here for training in the Nine Heavens?" the leader of the Purple Light Domain disciples timidly probed.

Mu Qingge nodded, jokingly said, "Why else would I come if not for training?"

"Uh, Little Divine Emperor, that’s not what I meant."

The Purple Light Domain disciples dispersed. The leader approached Mu Qingge, fawningly said, "Little Divine Emperor, there are more guards ahead, to prevent misunderstandings, why not let me lead the way for you?"