Chapter 436: Chapter 261: Nine-leaf Sword Grass, Burying God Land_1

Translator: 549690339 I

The fog was overwhelming.

Only after entering the fog did Jiang Ming feel a sense of wonder.

There was no sun or moon, no up or down, no left or right. If it weren’t for the fact that he could still sense the earth of the Warzone of Ten Thousand Tribes, he would have completely lost his sense of direction.

The fog was so dense that even his perception was weakened.

“It’s similar to the fog of the Lost Land,” he thought.

After sensing carefully, Jiang Ming sighed lightly. Following the direction where Wang Qiutong had gone, he soon discovered a large number of life-force fluctuations in front of him, and divine light piercing through the fog.

Before long, he saw a vast shadow looming ahead, it seemed like a piece of land floating in the endless fog, dim and hazy.

However, its overall shape resembled a tomb and a strong oppressive force came sweeping over. Even with Jiang Ming’s cultivation level, he felt some pressure.

The big tomb covered thousands of miles. In front of it was a large vortex from which divine light burst forth.

There were many powerful beings around.

Among them, there were beings from the Eleventh Realm and even a Divine Realm expert was silently watching, seemingly hesitating whether to enter or not.

Jiang Ming narrowed his eyes and observed carefully. The big tomb seemed quiet, but it constantly emitted fluctuations. The closer one got to the big tomb, the more terrifying it became, capable of smashing the world projection of Twelfth Realm.

The pressure at the vortex was not considerable, but it held the power to tear Eight Realm Experts into pieces.

Seeing a powerful being rushing into the vortex, Jiang Ming did not hesitate anymore. With a flash, he stepped into the vortex.

In an instant, he felt a powerful force twisting his body, but it couldn’t shake his physical body at all. Even his blood qi resonated automatically and formed a vacuum around his body.

Regardless, Jiang Ming was sucked in involuntarily.

In a blink, he had traveled astral distances and arrived in a completely different space. He found himself in a valley. The fragrance of flowers wafted in the air, the grass swayed, bamboo rustled in the wind, and a clear spring flowed, making the environment incredibly beautiful.

However, the smell of blood lingered in the air, and there were scattered bones everywhere.

Hum…

At this moment, the grass exhaled a divine radiance that turned into a sky-piercing sword light, a multitude of flowers shook and formed a destructive aura, and the clear spring gushed upwards, forming a lethal vortex, surrounding him.

“Interesting.”

Jiang Ming’s gaze flickered, he exhaled and a gale formed, instantly annihilating the sword qi and the rest. In an instant, the attack disappeared.

The valley remained as it was, appearing as if nothing had changed. However, a ripple swept over, hiding a piece of information: retreat one step to expansive skies and seas, advance one step towards an abyss of despair.

Jiang Ming could sense the vortex entrance right behind him which he could step through to leave.

An inspection revealed it was not a trap.

“The attack just now was comparable to the attack at the peak of the Ninth Realm. If I could withstand it, I can survive; if I couldn’t, it would be a warning.” Jiang Ming understood.

Not many people had come out, it seemed their greed got the better of them and they wished to pry into the situation here, so they continued forward.

“I am no exception!”

Jiang Ming muttered to himself.

He was in no hurry as he could sense Wang Qiutong’s causality line here.

As long as she was still alive, there was no need to rush.

With a flash, he continued moving forward according to his senses.

The environment below suddenly changed, there was a sea of molten rock, and the gushing lava made Jiang Ming feel a burn.

Crack…

Thunder, as thick as a bucket, fell from above. Jiang Ming dodged it. As the thunderbolt curved to follow him, he flicked his finger and a sword qi strike shattered it into pieces.

Then came a dense crowd of thunderbolts, like thunder dragons. Between heaven and earth, it appeared like a curtain of lightning intending to annihilate everything in the world.

Ah…

A scream came from a distance. Turning his head, Jiang Ming saw a person being struck into charred ashes mid-air while another fell into the flames and was instantly killed amidst the intense fire and lightning.

There were also people who were casually walking with their Pocket World Projection. However, they were not moving fast.

Jiang Ming did not pay attention. A circle of sword light erupted from his body, blocking all the attacks. He continued forward and with a casual grab, he caught a red crystal that fell into his hand.

“Fire Source Crystal, a good item! As I thought… Crisis means danger, and where there is danger, there is opportunity.”

Jiang Ming sighed before quickly departing the land bathed in thunderstorms.

Ahead, a mountain peak extended towards the end of the sky.

“An immense Sword Qi lingers above, holding various rules and bursting forth with an attacking power that could potentially overwhelm an ordinary Tenth Realm powerful being,” he speculated.

He was about to move forward when he sensed a familiar vibration. Upon inspection, he saw a familiar figure approaching.

Jiang Ming couldn’t help but chuckle then stepped forward, he greeted, “Holy Heart, it has been a long time.”

“Jiang Ming, I didn’t expect you to be here,” Holy Heart responded delightedly.

This was the Angel he had rescued from the Fallen Angel Lucifer within the Black Mountain of the Lost Land.

In her past, she was at the pinnacle of the Ninth Realm, but now she had evidently stepped into the Tenth Realm and even reached its peak. Jiang Ming could clearly see the rules of Light circling around her body. Every move was accompanied by forces suggestive of overwhelming compassion and charity, creating an impression of brilliant radiance.

“Wang Qiutong is here, so I came to check. Given your status, surely you’d participate in the Genius War, so why would you risk entering this place? Shouldn’t you be preparing?” Jiang Ming questioned with a smile.

“I am already at the peak of the Tenth Realm, and Rules of Light, Water, Wind, Thunder, and Fire have all reached perfection. I’m currently trying to understand the rules of space; however, it’s difficult. So, I wanted to explore this terrifying place reputed for using Space killing formations to enhance my insights. As for the Genius War, no need to overthink it. When the time comes, I’ll participate. How’s Wang Qiutong doing?” Holy Heart smiled back.

“Since leaving the Death Forbidden Zone, she hasn’t returned. Since I didn’t sense any danger, I didn’t search for her. But recently, her Causal Line began fluctuating intensely, so I came for a look,” Jiang Ming explained briefly. “Causal? Incredible!” Holy Heart responded, her face a mix of complexities. “Back in the Death Forbidden Zone, Chen Bei mentioned you. Even though I didn’t think much of it at the time – after all, I too am a Tianjiao – I was truly astonished when I heard later that you were capable of defeating an Eleventh Realm being,” she added.

As they conversed, they headed forth.

On stepping into the mountain range, innumerable Sword Qi burst out from the rocks, transforming into a rain of swords, with laws and forces akin to those in Pocket World Projection suppressive from all directions

The radiance of Holy Heart’s body flourished, repelling these swords: “Comparable to a tenth realm attack and being densely covered, it’s endless. If a Tenth Realm individual isn’t profoundly knowledgeable, they could easily be trapped here,” she analysed.

As she spoke, she noticed the sword qi heading towards Jiang Ming dissipated by a gentle wave: “Space Power!” she exclaimed.

Jiang Ming nodded. He then noticed a small grass rooted between the rock cracks where many sword qi were flying around.

Holy Heart also detected it, her eyes glowed as she identified, “Nine-leaf sword grass is a heavenly and earth spiritual plant. It only grows by absorbing the profound Swords Qi and gives birth to Sword Heart when its nine leaves mature. It can refine the Sword Bone and cultivate pure Sword Intent.”

She plucked it off casually. The nine leaves of the small grass were brimming with a green light that was transforming into Sword Qi. It occasionally erupted into attacks that could split the Nine Heavens and even severely injure a Ninth Realm powerful being.

“Do you want it?” Holy Heart offered.

“It’s of no use to me,” Jiang Ming shook his head.

“Give it to your little lover!” Holy Heart retorted, tossing it his way, “I know that one of your paramours, Ji Yunning, possesses a supreme sword body. If she refines the Nine-leaf sword grass, she’s bound to further progress.” “She is only my classmate!” Jiang Ming protested, extremely speechless.

In the past, this Angel, Holy Heart, was incredibly arrogant and condescending. Who knew that she’d be so gossipy now?

However, not wanting to waste her goodwill, Jiang Ming accepted the Nine-leaf sword grass.

“I understand, I understand, she’s only your classmate!” Holy Heart waved dismissively.

The two of them strolled amidst the Sword Qi while she narrated her journey after her escape from the Death Forbidden Zone: “Honestly, I was shocked that I could escape from there.”

The place was terrifying.

Thinking back now still sent chills down her spine.

After escaping, she looked around briefly and when she couldn’t find Chen Bei, she returned to her clan and started her quiet cultivation.

Later, she heard about Jiang Ming’s news about how the Blue Star Human Race and the Alliance of Myriad Beasts had commenced a Clan Battle because of him.

“I wanted to go but I didn’t have much influence in my clan,” Holy Heart sighed slightly, “Being part of a large force has its advantages, such as the backing of a powerful group, access to cultivation skills, resources, and security from bullying. However, the only downside is the lack of freedom.”

“Every gain has its loss,” Jiang Ming laughingly said, “If I didn’t have a Twelfth Realm powerful being backing me, I would have been killed long time ago. For the benefit of the clan, one should always put their interests first when they are part of a clan.”

That’s a universally acknowledged truth.

Betray the clan?

That’s looked down upon by all clans.

On their journey, they discovered many treasures, such as Sword Heart stone, rock swords, and spirit jade sword bones.

“There are indeed many treasures here, it’s no wonder everyone flocks over!” Holy Heart couldn’t help but exclaim.

“But once trapped here, death comes easy.” Jiang Ming pointed toward the other side where a Tenth Realm powerful being, who had just acquired a Vajra sword stone, was aggressively torn apart by a burst of Sword Qi, his blood spilled all over the sky.

“So strong,” Holy Heart was moved, “As expected from an area that near surpasses the Divine Realm burial ground strength, even this small Sword Mountain possesses such power.. How terrifying will the upcoming space corridor and the Burying God Land be?”