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"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
As Mo Yu and Xiao Yan charged forward with unstoppable momentum, the surrounding magma gradually changed in color. At some point, it had shifted from a bright red hue to a deep crimson-black.
When the magma took on this darker shade, the speed of the two was inevitably forced to slow down significantly.
It was as though a strange, oppressive heat was hidden within this magma. Even with the strength of Mo Yu and Xiao Yan, they found it difficult to completely isolate themselves from this scorching force in a short amount of time.
"Hmm? Something's not right."
At this moment, Mo Yu suddenly noticed something unusual. He immediately raised his hand to signal Xiao Yan. Their descending figures came to an abrupt halt.
Xiao Yan seemed to have sensed it as well. The moment he saw Mo Yu's gesture, his body instantly stiffened, becoming motionless.
The two exchanged a glance before shifting their gazes to the area before them. In their soul perception, this seemed to be the end of the magma abyss. Yet, what lay before their eyes was still an endless sea of magma.
The next instant, Xiao Yan slowly extended his palm. A surge of Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame ignited, flickering above his hand. Then, he lightly pressed his palm against the magma before him.
"Buzz!"
As Xiao Yan's hand touched the magma, the surface rippled like water. His palm vanished into the magma, resembling a hand reaching into a space fold.
"There's a hidden space at the bottom of the magma…" Seeing this scene, Xiao Yan couldn't help but take a sharp breath.
"The reputation of Tuo She Ancient Emperor is indeed well-deserved!" Mo Yu murmured softly.
Over the past ten thousand years, who else but that one and only Dou Di could possess the means to create such a hidden realm?
Hearing this, Xiao Yan nodded, the excitement in his pitch-black eyes flickering uncontrollably.
The two merely hesitated for a brief moment before stepping forward simultaneously, crossing into the space beneath the magma!
"Whoosh!"
As their bodies fully entered the mysterious space, the sound of flowing magma that had filled their ears abruptly ceased.
What appeared before Mo Yu and Xiao Yan was a vast, dark, and silent space.
This space had seemingly been sealed off for countless years. An ancient and desolate aura lingered in the air, giving it a heavy, timeless feeling.
Mo Yu and Xiao Yan flew cautiously through the empty void. After several minutes, they finally halted. Their gazes locked onto a colossal stone gate standing quietly in the distance.
The stone gate was tens of thousands of feet tall, standing solemnly within the endless void. It exuded an ancient and primordial aura as if it had existed since the dawn of time, immovable and eternal.
Mo Yu and Xiao Yan's eyes scanned across the surface of the stone gate before settling on the top.
There, four ancient characters were inscribed:
"Tuo She Ancient Emperor's Mansion!"
The ancient characters were not particularly ornate, but within their simplicity lay an overwhelming might—an authority that seemed to reign supreme over heaven and earth.
"We've finally found it…" Staring at those four characters, Mo Yu and Xiao Yan exchanged a glance. The smiles on their faces instantly widened.
However, their joy did not last long. Suddenly, dazzling flames burst into existence, illuminating the space that had been cloaked in darkness for tens of thousands of years.
The blazing light exposed the surroundings, and at the same time, a chilling sensation crept into Mo Yu and Xiao Yan's hearts. Their eyes swiftly turned toward the enormous figure lurking in the depths below.
It was a colossal creature beyond description. It coiled in the dark void, motionless. Mo Yu and Xiao Yan's eyes traced along its massive body into the distant darkness, but they still could not see its end.
This mysterious creature was covered in purple-gold scales, radiating a cold, metallic luster. Its scales gave off a robust and indestructible feeling, akin to forged steel.
Upon seeing it, Mo Yu's heart trembled. He immediately recognized the being—it was none other than the previous Dragon Emperor of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, Zhu Kun.
While Mo Yu was processing this realization, the tightly closed eyes of the colossal being in the darkness suddenly snapped open!
A pair of enormous eyes, tinted faintly red, appeared. The pupils were layered, resembling a dragon's gaze. Each of these eyes alone was hundreds of times larger than Mo Yu's entire body!
The moment those eyes opened, they locked onto Mo Yu and Xiao Yan. Simultaneously, an overwhelming pressure filled the space, enveloping the two.
Under this terrifying suppression, even Mo Yu and Xiao Yan felt a suffocating weight pressing down on them.
Mo Yu's eyes narrowed slightly. Zhu Kun's strength was indeed worthy of being chosen as the guardian of Tuo She Ancient Emperor's Mansion. His power likely surpassed both Hun Tiandi and Gu Yuan. Only Xiao Xuan could rival him.
"Intruders… do you possess the Ancient Jade?"
While Mo Yu was still reeling from the shock, the space trembled, and a voice, powerful enough to cause the void itself to shiver, resounded.
"We entered by mistake. If we have disturbed you, we apologize. We will leave immediately!" Xiao Yan cupped his fists respectfully toward the giant eyes, his expression grave as he spoke.
"No Ancient Jade?"
Upon hearing this, the voice sounded once more. A trace of disappointment surfaced in the massive eyes—along with a hint of killing intent.
"Not good!"
Sensing this change in mood, both Mo Yu and Xiao Yan's expressions changed drastically. Without hesitation, they retreated at full speed.
"If you don't have it… then stay here."
A cold, indifferent voice echoed through the space. Suddenly, the void trembled violently. A brilliant purple-gold beam of light shot out from the darkness, tearing through space as it blasted toward Mo Yu and Xiao Yan.
"Hmph!"
Seeing the mysterious creature launch an attack, Mo Yu's gaze turned icy. His hand seals shifted rapidly. Instantly, a massive lightning pillar burst forth. A terrifying surge of thunder energy swept through the void, colliding head-on with the purple-gold light beam!
"Boom!"
A deafening explosion erupted, sending shockwaves rippling through the space.
"Boom! Boom!"
The thunderstorm spread, yet the purple light persisted. Beside him, Xiao Yan swiftly formed hand seals. Two waves of soul power surged forth, transforming into roaring soundwaves that crashed into the purple-gold light.
"Bang! Bang!"
The soundwave strikes finally shattered the purple beam, but the backlash sent Mo Yu and Xiao Yan flying backward for a thousand feet.
"This thing is ridiculously powerful!" Xiao Yan's face was pale with shock after the clash.
"An Eight Star Dou Sheng… and an Di Realm Soul…"
The voice from the void carried a hint of surprise.
"Hmph, but stay here nonetheless…"
Despite recognizing their strength, the mysterious being had no intention of letting them go.
In the next moment, purple-gold radiance surged from the creature's massive body. The light condensed into a peculiar seal that came crashing toward Mo Yu and Xiao Yan.
"Cousin, what do we do? This guy is a nightmare!" Xiao Yan cried out in distress.
Mo Yu's eyes narrowed. A thought crossed his mind. Without hesitation, he pulled a purple-gold dragon scale from his storage.
"Buzz! Buzz!"
As soon as the scale appeared, the colossal figure in the darkness trembled. A wave of familiarity shattered the slumber-induced haze, spreading through its body.
"Buzz!"
Just as the light imprint reached a few meters above Mo Yu and Xiao Yan, it suddenly came to a halt. However, the fierce pressure it brought still caused the space around them to shatter violently.
The abrupt pause made Xiao Yan, who had been preparing to fight to the death, freeze in shock. Then, as if he had noticed something, he looked at the purple-gold scale in Mo Yu's hand with surprise and muttered, "This is…"
At the same time, deep in the darkness, a pair of colossal eyes, filled with ancient confusion, stared fixedly at the purple-gold scale in Mo Yu's hand.
Upon realizing that Zhu Kun was temporarily mesmerized by the scale that Zi Yan had given him, Mo Yu quickly turned to the bewildered Xiao Yan and urged, "Take this chance and get out of here, quickly!"
Although this Dragon Emperor Scale was indeed a life-saving charm, Mo Yu still wasn't sure of Zhu Kun's current state. Considering the opponent's Nine Star Dou Sheng peak strength, it would be far safer to wait for Gu Yuan and the others to arrive.
Hearing this, Xiao Yan nodded blankly. Though he had no idea what Mo Yu had done to make that massive creature stop its attack temporarily, this was undoubtedly their best opportunity to escape.
The two exchanged a glance, and without hesitation, their bodies transformed into streaks of light, shooting forward at full speed. With a few flashes, they reached the edge of the space, swiftly slipped into the passage, and vanished from sight.
As Mo Yu and Xiao Yan disappeared into the distance, it was as if the stick stirring the still water had been removed. The space regained its former tranquility and deathly silence.
No one knew how long had passed when the colossal eyes seemed to recall something. The confusion in their depths slowly faded, and waves of intense joy surged within those icy, indifferent eyes.
"Scale… It carries the scent of my child."
Suddenly, an earth-shattering howl erupted within the silent space. The ancient, massive body that had remained coiled for thousands of years surged with violent energy before slamming fiercely against the spatial barrier.
However, despite its desperate collision, faint fluorescent lights flickered over the space, rendering it as solid as a prison.
"Tuo She Ancient Emperor! You bastard!"
After countless futile collisions, the mysterious creature turned its head abruptly. Its giant eyes locked viciously onto the ancient stone gate floating in space. Its enraged roar echoed endlessly within the realm.
However, the ancient stone gate remained silent, as if it had stood unchanging since the beginning of time.
…
"Bang!"
At the bottom level of the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower, in the passage leading to the magma world, a violent surge of magma erupted. Two slightly disheveled figures shot out amidst the astonished gazes of Xun'Er and the others.
"Brother Xiao Yan!"
"Cousin Mo Yu!"
Seeing the two figures, Xun'Er's delicate face shifted slightly, and she quickly stepped forward.
"We're fine." Xiao Yan landed lightly beside Xun'Er, wiped the trace of blood from the corner of his mouth, and cast a solemn gaze toward the magma passage. His fist clenched involuntarily. He had never expected such a terrifying existence to dwell beneath the magma.
Mo Yu also breathed a sigh of relief. Things had truly gone overboard this time. If it hadn't been for the scale given to him by Zi Yan at the critical moment, he and Xiao Yan might not have escaped the magma world's depths unharmed, even if they had joined forces.
After all, that was a powerhouse second only to a Dou Di. Combined with the powerful physical body and overwhelming strength of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, it was not something to trifle with.
"What happened?"
Su Qian, Mang Tianchi, and the others were startled by Mo Yu and Xiao Yan's disheveled appearances. Their expressions changed as they quickly inquired.
They were well aware of Mo Yu and Xiao Yan's current strength. Seeing them in such a sorry state, they couldn't help but wonder what kind of terrifying entity lurked beneath the magma.
"Elder Mang, notify Patriach Gu Yuan… The information is confirmed…" Xiao Yan said with a serious expression, his tone heavy.
Hearing this, Mang Tianchi's face twitched, and his heart pounded violently. He understood the gravity of the matter. Without any delay, he turned around and hurried off to relay the information to Gu Yuan and the others.
"The Ancient Emperor's Mansion is really at the bottom of the magma?" Xun'Er looked at the magma passage with surprise.
"Yes." Xiao Yan nodded and briefly recounted what had happened beneath the magma. When Xun'Er and the others heard that there was a mysterious entity below capable of rivaling powerhouses like Gu Yuan and Hun Tiandi, their expressions drastically changed.
"Fortunately, that mysterious creature seems to be unable to leave that space. Otherwise, we would've had a huge problem today."
Xiao Yan gave a wry smile, feeling somewhat fortunate. Judging from the strength displayed by that behemoth, if it had broken free, no one here would have been able to suppress it.
"By the way, cousin, how did you make that mysterious creature stop attacking?" Xiao Yan suddenly remembered and looked at Mo Yu with curiosity.
Back then, the situation was too urgent, so he hadn't voiced his doubts. Now that they were safe, his curiosity was piqued.
Hearing this, Mo Yu seemed to have anticipated the question. He took out the purple-gold scale from his chest once again.
"Huh? Isn't this a scale from that girl Zi Yan? I saw it once before." Cai Lin, standing nearby, raised her eyebrows upon seeing it.
Xiao Yan was momentarily stunned, then as if realizing something, he asked in shock, "Could that mysterious creature be a powerhouse of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan? Is that why it reacted to Zi Yan's Dragon Emperor Scale?"
"Haha, cousin Xiao Yan is indeed quick-witted." Mo Yu chuckled and spoke softly.
"If my guess is correct, that powerhouse beneath the magma is not only a member of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan but is also likely the old Dragon Emperor who vanished thousands of years ago… Zi Yan's father."
"What? That mysterious creature is Zi Yan's father?" Xiao Yan, Xun'Er, and the others were dumbfounded, their mouths agape in disbelief.
Who could have imagined that the playful little girl from the past, now the renowned Dragon Emperor of the Dou Qi Continent, had a father who had been lost to the outside world all this time…
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