The Blade-Wielding Legend

Chapter 1636 - 830: Ancient Times Mural (2)

Andre flipped over a skeleton, frowning, "It seems like a sudden disaster... instantly robbed them of their vitality."

"Plague? Or curse?"

Chao Shengwan’s expression became even more serious; he sensed a dangerous aura.

"Speed up! Focus on searching the depths of the ruins! That kid can’t hide for long!"

The search area was rapidly narrowing.

Li Yan relied on the concealment advantage of Water Escape, narrowly slipping past the edge of the Sea Demon Group’s search path several times.

These were all skilled adversaries, their Dao only slightly inferior to his, and their methods were peculiar.

Even more troublesome was the giant squid.

If entangled and surrounded by demons, he would surely fall into a disadvantage.

He must first find a way to kill that squid...

He hid cautiously, his search speed naturally unable to match the Sea Demon Group’s demons.

Finally, when Chao Shengwan and Long Cang parted a fallen and faintly glowing moss vine, their steps suddenly halted.

The people following behind, including Andre, also momentarily held their breath.

At the deepest point of the Turtle Shell Space, at the end of the cave stone wall, a gigantic mural was vividly presented!

The paint used for the mural had long been mottled and faded, and the lines were blurred due to the erosion of time.

The technique was extremely primitive and simple, akin to the graffiti of the ancient ancestors.

Yet, the content depicted was enough to shock the minds of these experienced and ruthless core members of the Sea Demon Group!

In the center of the picture were five islands, varying in form and emanating light.

They were not fixed statically but were carried by five massive, indescribable giant turtles, roaming in the vast waves.

The shells of the giant turtles seemed to merge with the base of the Immortal Mountains.

Above these Immortal Mountain Giant Turtles was a space, mysterious, twisted, and full of bizarre scenes.

Faintly visible were the flowing rivers of stars and phantom shadows of palaces, with a discernible boundary between it and the real world.

"This... this is..."

Samurai Long Cang’s voice was dry, his fingers trembling as he pointed at the mural, "The Five Divine Mountains Overseas! Dayu, Yuan Qiao, Fanghu, Japan, Penglai! The legendary Immortal Mountains born by giant turtles!"

Witchess Yakimaru pondered, her eyes fixed on the distorted space above the mural, "That place... it should be like Ise Shrine, a ’Ghost God Realm’? Connecting the Daluo Heavenly Realm with the Human World."

After saying this, she discreetly glanced at the nearby Chao Shengwan.

She stayed to keep following, merely for that legendary Ying Mountain.

But how exactly to find it? Where is it? Chao Shengwan remained tight-lipped.

"You guessed right!"

Realizing he could no longer hide it, Chao Shengwan confessed: "According to Xu Fu’s manuscript, the five Immortal Mountains are indeed the ’Ghost God Realm’!"

From the shadow of the giant rock behind, Li Yan’s ear twitched.

He heard the words clearly, but did not understand Japanese, unaware of what they were talking about.

Yet the mural he also saw, also having some guesses.

The Japanese called it ’Ghost God Realm’, whereas in the Divine Land Mysterious Sect, it was called "Cave Heaven Blessed Land Secret Realm."

So the Five Immortal Mountains were not actual mountains but secret realms.

Compared to the Sea Demon Group, he was not as excited.

After all, he’d seen many various secret realms, and Cloud Lord’s Divine Que could also move, though not as large as here.

On the other side, Chao Shengwan continued staring at the mural, saying: "These giant turtles carrying the Immortal Mountains, their physical bodies are the ’gateways’ and ’pillars’!"

"While they were alive, carrying the Immortal Mountains across the sea, thus the location of the mountains was elusive, seen only by those with incredibly great fortune."

Speaking, his gaze swept over the surroundings, "This one fell here, the Immortal Mountain ’Dayu’ or ’Yuan Qiao’ it connected has also fallen... The entrance to the fallen Immortal Mountain Secret Realm... may likely be right here!"

This conjecture was too shocking, causing all members of the Sea Demon Group to swallow their saliva.

Long Cang’s eyes were filled with joy, "Already found it, what’s the use of that Sea Stabilizing Night Light anymore."

"Where’s the entrance? How do we go in?"

Andre asked urgently, his gaze frantically scanning around the mural.

Chao Shengwan suppressed his surging emotions, his eyes scrutinizing the mural intensely.

The lines of the mural, though simple, seemed to convey some sort of guidance.

His sight finally settled where the sinking Immortal Mountain connected with the dead turtle.

The mural seemed to depict a special whirlpool-like symbol at this location, and the position of this symbol...

Chao Shengwan abruptly stepped forward, extending a hand covered in mucus and blood, directly pressing onto the center of the sinking Immortal Mountain image on the mural!

At the instant his palm pressed down, a sudden change occurred!

The whirlpool-like symbol on the mural suddenly emitted a faint light, seemingly activated.

Immediately after, a low, ancient rumble seemed to emanate from deep within the mural.

The entire stone wall where the mural was located began to ripple and distort like water waves!

The hard rock seemed to transform into viscous liquid, fog rolling and surging.

"The entrance!!"

Others exclaimed involuntarily.

Chao Shengwan’s face broke into a fanatical smile, "Quick! Go in! The true divine fate is behind the door!"

However, just as the Sea Demon Group’s focus was entirely drawn to the suddenly appearing secret realm entrance, with their minds agitated and defense lowered to the lowest point!

A figure almost completely merged with the dense Water Qi, like a silent ghost, suddenly sprang up!

Li Yan!

He has been waiting for this opportunity!

Crack crackle!

The Duan Chen Blade, long prepared in his hand, remained unsheathed, while he poured all the surging Thunder Qi into the hilt.

Using the blade as a guide, he swiftly drew his sword toward the closest target to him, Samurai Long Cang, who was facing away.

Firstly, this guy was closest to him.

Secondly, Li Yan could tell that this person excelled at close combat; killing him would make it easier to deal with the others.

Clang!

The sound of dragon roar, condensed into reality, the blade’s lightning radiance instantly tore through the space.

Carrying destructive power, it violently pierced towards Long Cang’s back heart!

Before the thunderous light arrived, the terrifying pressure and thunderous explosion had already made the Sea Demon Group’s hairs stand on end!

"Roar!"

Long Cang’s whole body bristled, preparing to draw his sword in resistance.

However, Li Yan’s Soul-hooking Chains had already shot out, binding his Divine Soul.

Long Cang fell into a nightmare, his consciousness detached from his body, without any resistance.

Puff!

The person was directly pierced through, flesh and blood splattered, his Divine Soul perished.

The others were terrified and hastily scattered.

Li Yan guessed correctly.

Chao Shengwan and the Witchess excelled at spells, Andre used guns, the merfolk were responsible for maritime reconnaissance and commanding sea monsters. Samurai Long Cang was in charge of close combat, helping to hold off enemies. The five cooperated seamlessly, earning quite a reputation.

Now that Long Cang was dead, they naturally did not dare to engage in close combat.

Rumble!

Just as Li Yan prepared to take further action, a giant squid surged forward with its arms.

This creature was massive, its sturdy tentacles marked deep scars wherever they passed on the rock ground.

The ground trembled, stones scattered, forming a terrifying scene.

Li Yan furrowed his brow, powered his toe, and suddenly sprang off, narrowly dodging the swinging tentacle.

Boom!

With a loud noise, the squid’s massive tentacle directly struck a mural, mist billowed.

But strangely, the mural didn’t shatter, instead that bucket-sized tentacle directly probed into it.

Fleshly Secret Realm?!

Li Yan was startled upon seeing this.

Most secret realms, the flesh cannot enter, only the soul can roam.

Only at that peculiar place, "Red Silk Boat," did he briefly step in with his physical body.

But "Red Silk Boat" itself is special, a vessel buried in the Land of Great Evil, gathering many grudges.

Unexpectedly, now he encountered another one.

The remaining Sea Demon Group members were equally shocked.

"Quickly enter!"

Chao Shengwan shouted angrily, rushing toward the mural without hesitation.

Li Yan was cautious, and they were no less so.

The giant squid, on land, was slower.

If Li Yan seized the opportunity to get close, they stood no chance, better to enter the secret realm and set an ambush in advance.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh~

In an instant, several shadows passed through the mist and entered the mural.

Li Yan slightly furrowed his brows, prepared to follow in with his blade.

He was curious about this Immortal Mountain Secret Realm, but more importantly, he couldn’t let these Wokou Leaders escape.

Unfortunately, the giant squid blocked the mural entrance, teeth and claws bared, making it hard to approach.

Li Yan’s eyes flashed with fierceness as he took out the "Bing Ding Ghost Talisman."

At worst, it would take more effort to summon Wen Lingguan and destroy it.

Leaving such a savage creature is troublesome.

As soon as he took out the "Bing Ding Ghost Talisman," Li Yan noticed something wrong.

The giant squid’s several eyes started jittering and unexpectedly showed fear.

Soon after, it began desperately dragging its tentacle outward.

But the space behind the mural, like a magnet, firmly fixed the tentacle.

Moreover, deep, gloomy black Qi began to spread along the tentacle.

Buzz~

The hook paper in his bosom buzzed and vibrated, gradually heating up.

Li Yan’s eyelids twitched, secretly lamenting.

Unexpectedly, behind the mural, suspected to be a secret realm of Immortal Mountain, was sealed with Demonic Qi!

And now, already beyond the outer sea, he couldn’t contact the Yin Department Soldiers...