Chapter 629: First-Degree Eldritch Root (1)

Chapter 629: First-Degree Eldritch Root (1)

The Snake Ancestor cannot possibly be a spy. If the Snake Ancestor were a spy, I would have been dead and buried long ago. Wu Yuan thoughts raced.

As for the veteran elders of the eldritch race? The probability of them being spies was also very low. Even if they were, given the intelligence they knew, leaking it wouldn't be worth the all-out effort to assassinate Wu Yuan.

After all, before this battle, the level of talent Wu Yuan had displayed was not unprecedented. Similar geniuses had appeared throughout the Huanggu eldritch race’s history before. Even if the immortal race had plans to assassinate them, they were never this drastic.

It’s either the Mirror of Creation, or the Creation Divine Weapons in the hands of the other two Imperial Majesties. Or does the immortal race have some other special treasure? Wu Yuan pondered.

Imperial Majesty Nan You controlled the Cauldron of Creation, specializing in defense and restraint. Imperial Majesty Lei Fu controlled the Bolt of Creation, specializing in offense and escape.

The eldritch race was quite familiar with this information, as these two Imperial Majesties had often confronted and battled the eldritch race over the long years of war.

Only Imperial Majesty Da Yan and the Mirror of Creation remained a mystery.

"Hou Feng, come with me in a moment," the Snake Ancestor's voice suddenly echoed in Wu Yuan's mind. It was a Soul Will transmission.

Wu Yuan turned towards the Snake Ancestor.

"All of you, listen up. The immortal race was indeed targeting Eldritch Deity Hou Feng during this battle," the Snake Ancestor suddenly spoke.

Immediately, Eldritch Deity Hou Tu and the other thirty-plus High Immortals all looked over, their postures respectful.

The Snake Ancestor held a revered position in the eldritch race, especially within the Earth Eldritch lineage, where its status was even higher than the two Eldritch Deities.

Among these High Eldritches, several had only heard legends of the Snake Ancestor, but never laid eyes on it before. Usually, only the High Eldritch veteran elders could meet the Snake Ancestor.

"We concealed the news in the past, hoping to avoid provoking the immortal race. But clearly, the immortal race had other means of learning about Eldritch Deity Hou Feng's strength and talent, and were willing to pay any price to assassinate him," the Snake Ancestor's eyes swept over them as it spoke.

"However, as you have all seen, Eldritch Deity Hou Feng was able to unleash such power after only a few hundred years of cultivation. He is indeed a genius unprecedented in all of Huanggu."

The many High Eldritches couldn't help but nod.

Indeed! In their understanding, becoming a High Eldritch in ten thousand years of cultivation was already an incredible feat. As for Wu Yuan’s cultivation speed? It was too outrageous.

If he cultivated for a few thousand years? Ten thousand years? It was hard to imagine how far he would go.

"Now that the news has spread, I'll be straightforward. From now on, the mission of our Earth Archeldritch tribe is to protect Eldritch Deity Hou Feng, allowing his strength to progress," said the Snake Ancestor. "Do you understand?"

"Understood."

"Yes."

"If Eldritch Deity Hou Feng's strength advances further, he might be able to rival Eldritch Deity Zhu Jiu." These High Eldritches spoke up one after another. They were all higher echelons of the eldritch race with high-level perspectives, naturally able to see the big picture clearly.

The distant stone wall parted, revealing a huge, dark tunnel.

"What's this?" Wu Yuan was startled.

"It leads directly to the Archeldritch Hall. I've instructed the tower spirit to open it again. You can enter the Archeldritch Hall to cultivate in seclusion," said the Snake Ancestor. "Although the effects won't be as potent as the first time, it will still be better than cultivating outside."

"What about the resources consumed?" Wu Yuan couldn't help asking.

Having stayed in the Earth Archeldritch tribe for decades, he had a deep understanding of various aspects of the tribe. He naturally knew that opening the Archeldritch Hall came at a cost. Some special resources were required, including the essence of the land's spirit veins.

"Don't worry about it. These resources would be wasted on most Eldritch Generals. It's far better to allocate them to you," said the Snake Ancestor. "Don't delay any further."

"Alright." Wu Yuan no longer refused. He transformed into a streak of light and swiftly entered the tunnel, making his way to the Archeldritch Hall, which was now empty. High Eldritch Hou Qiong who originally guarded the place had already left for Heavenly Pillar Mountain.

Wu Yuan casually chose an Eldritch Chamber and walked in.

Rumble~ The bronze gates opened, and Wu Yuan entered.

He sat cross-legged on the jade platform.

When I sit here, I can indeed regain my calm far more quickly. Wu Yuan thought silently.

This thought flashed through his mind and disappeared, and then he continued to perceive the vast and boundless essence of the Law of Life.

Having just broken through, it was a time when countless insights and ideas were interweaving and colliding in his mind. It was the best period to consolidate his foundation.

As Wu Yuan quieted his mind and his Yuan Soul perceived the essence of the Law of Life, a hazy aura emerged from the four walls of the eldritch chamber. Countless Dao patterns of the Law of Life materialized, assisting Wu Yuan's comprehension.

...

Far from the battle at the Earth Archeldritch tribe, which ended with the immortal race army suffering heavy losses and returning empty-handed.

Heavenly Pillar Mountain towered with endless majesty. It seemed to merge with heaven and earth, unshakeable, yet inside, the three Imperial Majesties of the immortal race had created numerous worlds, called the Thirty-Three Heavens.

The Thirty-Three Heavens were where the immortal race had spent hundreds of thousands of years building their stronghold.

The Eighth Heaven, a vast land spanning tens of millions of li, was home to billions of immortal race members. These denizens originated from different races.

Those living here were all elites. Ninety-nine percent of them were immortal cultivators, most of them Immortal Soldiers or above. They were the foundation of the immortal race, the reason the immortal race could contend with the eldritch race.

Today, however, they faced a terrible calamity.

Led by three Eldritch Deities, over two hundred High Eldritches swept into the Eighth Heaven. Every move they made held the power to destroy heaven and earth, every flip of their palms able to turn hundreds of thousands of li of land into nothingness!