EBE Chapter 242 Retrieving the Treasure We Need
Chapter 242 Retrieving the Treasure We Need
The dark figure darted swiftly ahead, sometimes leaping over rocks, sometimes passing through bushes, its movements agile and eerie.
Jiang Mo pursued relentlessly, gradually closing the distance between himself and the shadowy figure.
Suddenly a voice came
"Who dares to trespass into the forbidden area of Tongtian?" the man asked in a cold, hoarse, and deep voice.
Jiang Mo stopped and maintained a certain distance from the man: "My name is Jiang Mo, and I have come to pay my respects at Tongtian Ridge."
"A visit?" the man sneered. "Tongtian Ridge doesn't welcome outsiders. If you don't want to die, leave now!"
Jiang Mo's expression remained unchanged: "I wish to see the leader of Tongtian Ridge; I have important matters to discuss."
The man narrowed his eyes, sizing up Jiang Mo: "Who do you think you are? Do you think you can just see the leader of Tongtian Ridge whenever you want?"
With that, he waved his right hand, and a silver light shot out from his sleeve, heading straight for Jiang Mo.
Jiang Mo neither dodged nor avoided, but gently waved his right hand.
A flash of golden light, and the silver light was instantly blasted away, embedding itself in the nearby rock.
“Interesting.” The man’s tone changed slightly. “It seems you’re no ordinary person.”
"However, this doesn't change the fact that you have to leave."
Jiang Mo calmly looked at the man: "I must see the sect leader of Tongtian Ridge; it concerns the return of the Gu God."
"The God of Gu?" The man was visibly startled, a strange glint in his eyes. "You know about the God of Gu?"
Jiang Mo didn't answer directly, but instead took out the metal badge he had obtained from the man in black from his pocket: "I think you should recognize this."
The man's pupils contracted slightly upon seeing the badge: "This is...where did you get it?"
"A few days ago, several people wearing these badges broke into my area and stole some information related to the Gu God."
Jiang Mo looked directly into the man's eyes. "I want to know, why is Tongtianling so interested in the Gu God?"
The man remained silent for a moment, seemingly considering something.
Just then, Feng Baobao caught up.
Standing not far behind Jiang Mo, he watched the man in black warily.
The man's gaze lingered on Feng Baobao for a moment before turning back to Jiang Mo: "Come with me. Now that you know all this, there's no escaping it."
"However, I warn you, if you harbor any ill intentions, Tongtianling will not show any mercy!"
After saying that, the man turned and walked into the depths of the valley.
If it weren't for the man leading the way, the two of them would probably have lost their way long ago.
After walking for about half an hour, the fog suddenly dissipated, and the view opened up before us.
A magnificent and imposing palace stands before you.
The palace was built on a towering mountain peak, resplendent in gold and extremely luxurious.
The palace is surrounded by dozens of smaller buildings, scattered in a staggered manner on the mountainside and at the foot of the mountain, forming a vast architectural complex.
"Tongtianling!" Jiang Mo and Feng Baobao exclaimed almost simultaneously.
The man in black, without turning his head, said, "Remember who you are. Don't act rashly, or you'll face the consequences."
With that, he led the two toward the palace on the mountain.
The main hall of Tongtianling is magnificent.
Tall stone pillars support the enormous dome, and each pillar is carved with lifelike dragon and phoenix patterns.
Led by the man in black, Jiang Mo and Feng Baobao arrived at the center of the hall.
There is a circular platform here, and an old man sits on it.
"Sect Leader, these two have trespassed into the Forbidden Land of Heaven, claiming they want to see you."
“They…” The man in black bowed respectfully, preparing to continue explaining the situation.
"Alright, you may leave." The old man waved his hand, his gaze already fixed on Jiang Mo and Feng Baobao.
The man in black bowed and withdrew, disappearing outside the hall.
The hall was silent, with only the old man, Jiang Mo, and Feng Baobao remaining.
"Jiang Mo, Feng Baobao, you've finally arrived." The old man suddenly spoke, his tone calm, as if he had known they would come all along.
Jiang Mo was slightly taken aback: "Senior knows about us?"
The old man stroked his long beard and smiled, "Of course, ever since the signs of the Gu God's return appeared, I have been paying attention to the people and things related to it."
"You two are the most important of them."
Jiang Mo was wary, but didn't show it on his face: "Then you should also know that the people from Tongtian Ridge broke into the fortress a few days ago."
"They stole some information related to the Gu God?"
The old man nodded: "Those were the ones I sent; they brought back what I needed."
"Why?" Jiang Mo asked directly.
The old man did not answer immediately. Instead, he stood up, walked down from the platform, and came to Jiang Mo and Feng Baobao: "Before answering this question, I would like to introduce myself first."
"I am Jin Qiankun, the seventeenth generation leader of Tongtianling Sect."
Jiang Mo and Feng Baobao bowed slightly to show their respect.
“Come with me,” Jin Qiankun said. “There are some things you might not believe just by being told; you need to see them for yourself.”
With that, he turned and walked toward the back of the hall.
After passing through several corridors, the three arrived at a secluded courtyard.
"Do you know what this is?" Jin Qiankun asked, pointing to the ancient well.
Jiang Mo shook his head, and Feng Baobao also looked bewildered.
"This is Tongtianjing (Heavenly Well), which is also the origin of the name Tongtianling (Heavenly Ridge)."
Jin Qiankun explained, "Legend has it that this well leads directly to the Heavenly Court and is the passage for immortals to descend to earth and return."
"But in reality, this well leads to an even more mysterious place—the slumbering place of the Gu God."
Jiang Mo and Feng Baobao were shocked. The slumbering place of the Gu God was actually beneath the ancient well in Tongtian Ridge?
"You mean, the Gu God is down in the well?" Jiang Mo couldn't believe his ears.
Jin Qiankun nodded: "That's right. In ancient times, after the Gu God fell, his remains were divided into seven parts and scattered to various places."
"But the true soul of the Gu God was sealed by my ancestors of Tongtian Ridge using a secret method and hidden beneath this ancient well."
"For thousands of years, the successive leaders of Tongtian Ridge have shouldered the heavy responsibility of guarding the soul of the Gu God."
"Then why are you suddenly so interested in the relics of the Gu God?" Feng Baobao couldn't help but interject.
Jin Qiankun glanced at Feng Baobao, a strange light flashing in his eyes: "Because the situation has changed."
"In the past hundred years, the activities of the Gu God's soul have become more and more frequent, and the seal has gradually loosened."
"Especially in recent years, the seal has weakened at a much faster rate, and if no measures are taken, it will probably become completely ineffective very soon."
"To maintain the seal, we need to collect the relics of the Gu God and use their power to strengthen it."
Jiang Mo pondered, "So, Tongtianling sent people to steal those documents and stone tablet fragments to reinforce the seal?"
“That’s right.” Jin Qiankun nodded in agreement. “We have no other choice.”
"If the Gu God returns in a tyrannical form, it will be a catastrophe."
Hearing this, Jiang Mo's doubts gradually came to an end.
Although Tongtianling's actions were somewhat outrageous, their motivation was not malicious, but rather to prevent a potential disaster.