Supreme Sword God

Chapter 1210: Chapter 1209: Ancient Divine Ring, Terrifying Pressure

The source of the black tide.

Five terrifying old creatures that have existed since the last era settled here, waiting for the opportunity to seize the fortunes of the era.

Even with Master Legs’ feet, it’s clear that there must be supreme treasures here!

Under normal circumstances.

These five old creatures must guard their lair extremely tightly. Without the strength of a Celestial God, anyone who dares to approach would surely get beaten.

But...

Those five old creatures, overconfident, all ran to the entrance of the restricted zone, trying to block Ye Chen, and thereby gave Ye Chen a perfect opportunity.

At this moment.

The entrance location of the restricted zone.

The five old creatures looked at each other, wide-eyed.

"Could Ye Chen have already escaped? Would we be wasting our time just waiting here?" one elder said, his tone filled with hesitation.

Another elder nodded in agreement and said, "It indeed makes no sense to wait here. How about this, you head back first. I have the most patience here, so I’ll wait. It’s no big deal even if I don’t manage to catch him."

"Ye Chen’s speed is too fast. Blocking here isn’t of much significance. I’m best at speed; I’ll take over."

"Just to deal with one insignificant Ye Chen, the five of us making a big fuss, wouldn’t that be a joke if word gets out? You all head back, I can manage here."

"Indeed, it’s unnecessary. The most important thing is still over there, and we need people to guard it. For this side, I watch over it without issue."

The five old creatures.

One spoke after another.

No one wanted to leave.

What is Ye Chen? He’s a treasure!

Ye Chen holds secrets aplenty, enough to make them envious.

None of them wanted to leave.

Capturing Ye Chen would certainly yield tremendous gains.

Anyone who leaves now would surely be disadvantaged when dividing Ye Chen’s fortunes later on!

"I say, it’d be better for three of us to go back... If anything happens to that item, we’ll really be in big trouble."

"Then you go back."

"No way, my strength isn’t enough, the aura of that item is too strong. If anything really goes wrong, I can’t handle it."

"Don’t worry, even Celestial Gods can’t stand that terrifying aura. If something did go wrong, even with the five of us combined, we might be inadequate—what’s there to worry about? Let’s just stay here together."

The conversation ended, and once again, the place fell into a dead silence.

Outside the restricted zone.

The vast sea, waves soaring high.

On a desolate island.

In front of Chi Mutian, a phantom appeared.

Chi Mutian’s expression was filled with intense excitement, speaking in a reverent tone, "Master, I finally get to see you again."

The phantom resembled an elder.

Sly eyes and a rat-like face.

The elder’s phantom smiled faintly and said, "Chi Mutian, well done. You didn’t disappoint me. Years ago, I foresaw my fate, knowing I would be sealed by this Ancient Divine Ring.

So, I had you go to the source of the black tide to find this ring.

The seal within the ring was formidable; even I couldn’t break it.

Therefore.

I could only guide you to search for the Fallen God Arrow.

The Fallen God Arrow is marked by the Secret of Time.

With the ring’s power, you can etch a trace of the Secret of Time’s aura.

This aura is sufficient to disorder part of the timeline, causing the restrictions within the Ancient Divine Ring to fail, allowing me to escape."

Chi Mutian: "I see. Master, what else do you require to restore your physical form completely? Whatever you need, I will gather for you."

The elder’s phantom: "My physical form is intact; why restore it?

However... my physical form is trapped within the Ancient Divine Ring’s seal. The secret aura you obtained only allowed a wisp of my soul to break through the restriction.

The bulk of my soul’s power and perfect body, breaking through the seal unburdened, requires more of the Secret of Time’s aura."

Chi Mutian: "Master, I understand. Rest assured, I will do everything to aid you in breaking free.

The Fallen God Arrow, marked with the Secret of Time, is inside the restricted zone, already sealed by a junior of mine.

My junior is blessed with great fortune. Next time I’ll bring him into the restricted zone to gather more of the aura."

The elder’s phantom: "Indeed, Ye Chen is blessed. I’ll await your good news."

With that.

The phantom turned into a streak of light and merged into the ring.

Chi Mutian: "Master, didn’t you say you needed to escape from the Ancient Divine Ring’s seal? Why did you go back in?"

A voice emerged from the ring: "Within the ring, there are two areas. One is where my body and soul are sealed, and another is safe. My current soul resides in the safe area.

Chi Mutian, avoid seeking me when unnecessary, understand?!"

Chi Mutian: "Yes, Master, I understand!"

At this moment.

Chi Mutian’s eyes flickered with light.

Previously, he indeed had blind trust and reverence for his master.

But...

Now.

Something’s wrong with his master!

Just now, a glaring inconsistency appeared.

His master’s soul had just broken through the seal’s restriction, yet he knew Ye Chen’s name?

Unless...

His master has been sensing what’s outside all along while inside the ring!

Which means.

His master was not sealed in the ring at all!

......

Inside the black tide source.

Ye Chen was struggling to resist the urge to swear.

He had searched everywhere.

He found five areas that clearly showed signs of long-term cultivation.

Obviously, the lairs of those five old creatures.

However.

There was nothing.

Penniless!

Of course.

Those five old creatures might carry all treasures with them wherever they go.

Ye Chen’s face darkened, feeling extremely displeased.

He had come and gone tirelessly, yet found nothing... The crux was, he had just promised Miss Qing and Master Legs that they’d pick up something in the Sword Tomb!

The harvest itself truly doesn’t matter much.

But his pride... must be kept!

Moments later.

Ye Chen finally couldn’t hold back and began to curse.

But as he cursed.

Suddenly.

A shiver ran through Ye Chen.

A terrifying pressure weighed upon him.

Ye Chen quickly stepped back.

The pressure vanished.

He stepped forward again, and the same sense of dread appeared once more.

Another step forward, the pressure multiplied several times, making Ye Chen’s bones creak.

"There’s treasure ahead!"

Ye Chen’s eyes spun rapidly.

Seems the effort won’t go to waste after all.

He pushed the Martial Arts Divine Eye to the extreme, gazing far into the distance, yet found nothing.

"Although the black tide is affecting my sight, I can still see far, and not seeing anything implies the treasure is far away.

Earlier, after advancing a single step, the pressure multiplied several times.

If I charge blindly without locating this source of fierce pressure, my body will be crushed before I find it!

Therefore...

Can’t go brute force, must use strategy, got to find the smart way!"