Chapter 2324: White Emperor Divine Armor

Wuxia and Xianxia

The might of the divine mountain killed the black-robed man in one strike, not only shocking and enraging the array master but also startling Qin Sang.

This unexpected strike utilized Daoyu Immortal Mountain, Profound Void Divine Light, and Heavenly Awareness Thunder Robe simultaneously. Almost all of his trump cards, apart from those associated with 'Elder Qin,' were deployed. While killing the man was highly probable, it was unexpectedly easy, leaving even Little Five with no opportunity to act.

Qin Sang glanced at the Vermilion Bird.

The Vermilion Bird looked smug and animated, its eyes seeming to say, "Isn't this Vermilion Bird formidable?"

This was clearly thanks to the Scarlet Fire Chains. Although the Vermilion Bird only possessed a mid-stage Void Refinement cultivation, it was a reincarnation of a mighty being with a pure sacred beast bloodline and could not be judged by conventional standards.

The enemy's attention had been drawn to Qin Sang, causing them to overlook the Vermilion Bird, for which they paid with their lives.

Qin Sang smiled with satisfaction.

Over the years, he had acquired several spirit insects and beasts. The Heavenly Eye Butterfly and Fire Jade Centipede primarily served as support. As for the White Crane and Fat Chicken, they were best not mentioned. The Qilin was still young, and the Vermilion Bird had been rather unreliable until now.

Now, finally, he had a spirit beast that could join forces with him to confront enemies directly!

Qin Sang murmured a word of approval. His true essence transformed into a large hand, which swept through the blood mist, retrieving several treasures. Among them was a golden ring, a spatial artifact.

He had won battle after battle among the Witch Tribe, but due to various concerns, he could only injure opponents, not seize their treasures. Now, however, he had no such reservations.

While taking the spoils of war, Qin Sang retreated again, not attempting to force his way through the grand array or kill the array master.

Since this array could manifest a void domain, the array master's background was certainly not simple. Qin Sang worried that besides the array master, there might be other formidable experts present.

Qin Sang risked attacking the black-robed man to prevent him from entangling him and disrupting his attempt to break the array. His primary goal now was to escape this grand array.

Outside the array, even if there were a few more enemies, Qin Sang was confident he could retreat before being surrounded. Inside the array, it was different. Moreover, his trump cards had been exposed, losing their element of surprise.

"Damn it!"

A furious roar echoed, filled with towering rage.

The array trembled, and the situation dramatically changed!

The array master never expected his companion to be killed within the array. He had just been channeling the array's power to manifest the void domain and prevent Qin Sang's escape. Who knew Qin Sang was so formidable and ruthless? He couldn't adjust the array in time when the incident occurred and watched helplessly as the tragedy unfolded.

Seeing his companion's aura completely vanish, leaving no hope of survival, the array master immediately loathed Qin Sang.

Rumble...

The world seemed to turn upside down. The ground shattered into pieces, and the fragmented landmasses began to float.

At this moment, the array master unleashed almost the full power of the array. The blood clouds were repelled by the array's force. The Divine Wail persisted, but its sound was nearly drowned out by the immense commotion.

The next moment, the fragmented landmasses either emitted golden light or radiated silver rays, transforming into pieces of hard, rigid goldstone.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The fragments were completely disrupted. Some collided and merged, purifying themselves into even more refined goldstone. Others crashed to the ground.

During this process, the goldstone transformed. Those that fell became sharp swords, radiating dazzling light, pointing directly towards the heavens.

The array became a forest of swords. An intensely sharp aura flowed through the void. Qin Sang felt as if he was being targeted by ten thousand swords, his skin prickling. He involuntarily narrowed his eyes, looking towards the void, where he saw blinding golden light.

Innumerable pieces of goldstone were integrated into this golden light, converging their sharp essence. A sword-like shape was vaguely discernible.

Suddenly, Qin Sang's heart skipped a beat. Danger loomed.

"Die!"

The array master's face was grim.

This was the array's evolved killing move, named Great Heavenly Goldstream Sword. It was a sword of goldstone and a light of flowing gold, appearing both illusory and real. Derived from a Witch Tribe divine ability, it was unlike any other sword technique in the world, possessing unparalleled power.

He had originally intended to use the Great Heavenly Goldstream Sword to kill Qin Sang. But out of trust in his companion, he manifested the void domain to assist him, which unexpectedly led to bitter consequences. It was too late for regrets.

Swish!

Qin Sang saw a streak of golden light shoot towards him.

The golden light resembled a sword, yet also a fleeting stream of light, strange and unpredictable, seeming capable of piercing through the void.

If it were just a single streak of golden light, it would have been fine, but Qin Sang had a premonition that this sword concealed countless variations. This was thanks to his sword art mastery. While the Great Heavenly Goldstream Sword was no ordinary sword art, his comprehension of Heavenly Transcendence Venerable's sword light gave him a high-level perspective, granting him an intuition for the way of the sword and sword techniques.

Without time to ponder, Qin Sang raised his right hand, moving Daoyu Immortal Mountain before him.

Daoyu Immortal Mountain expanded rapidly in the wind, transforming into a colossal mountain a thousand zhang tall, firmly shielding Qin Sang behind it.

Clang!

A tremendous sound erupted, like the clash of metal.

As expected, this Great Heavenly Flowing Gold Sword could not cut through Daoyu Immortal Mountain. Around the immortal mountain, clouds and mist rippled. The golden light deeply penetrated the clouds and mist, yet seemed to strike an impenetrable barrier.

The golden light bounced back, its sword shape shifting erratically.

And at this moment, a golden light flashed in the void, and another Great Heavenly Goldstream Sword appeared, from seemingly nowhere, striking firmly at the same spot.

Clang, clang, clang...

Immediately after, tremendous thuds followed one after another. Counting the first strike, there were a total of nine sounds, almost blending into one, signifying that nine Great Heavenly Goldstream Swords had been unleashed in an instant.

This technique was extremely treacherous. If the person within the array relaxed after blocking the first sword, they would surely die!

All nine consecutive swords were blocked by the immortal mountain, failing to harm Qin Sang in the slightest. Immense force emanated from the immortal mountain, causing Qin Sang to repeatedly retreat, dispersing the force.

"What kind of mountain is that?!"

The array master's expression changed involuntarily.

The Great Heavenly Goldstream Sword returned without success, only leaving a few white marks on Daoyu Immortal Mountain. As spiritual light flowed over it, the immortal mountain shrank, and even the white marks vanished.

Qin Sang's figure reappeared, gazing at the Great Heavenly Goldstream Sword suspended in mid-air, though his thoughts were elsewhere.

During this time, the Heavenly Eye Butterfly constantly operated its Heavenly Eye divine ability, searching for weaknesses in the array. Qin Sang shifted from offense to defense, painstakingly pondering how to break the array. He finally had an epiphany. His eyes flashed, and his figure suddenly turned ethereal.

The array master snorted coldly. This person had previously used this method to break the void domain. Now, he was clearly not targeting the void domain; he was likely trying to break the array. How could he let him succeed!

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

The Great Heavenly Flowing Gold Sword struck again. Nine swords emerged simultaneously. The spot where Qin Sang stood, along with all directions around him, were locked down. No matter which way he moved, he couldn't escape. The goldstone swords on the ground radiated captivating light, and a sharp aura filled the surroundings.

Unexpectedly, all nine swords missed their mark. Qin Sang seemed to have vanished into thin air.

The array master was startled, then suddenly heard a muffled thud. The array trembled. He coldly smiled and turned his gaze elsewhere.

He saw a golden light wall there, standing upon the ground, extending infinitely upwards and stretching endlessly to the left and right, isolating the inside from the outside.

Inside the light wall, a figure appeared—it was Qin Sang, blocked by the light wall.

Smashing through the light wall would allow him to escape the array. Qin Sang didn't hesitate. He wielded the immortal mountain in his hand and smashed it down fiercely. The Vermilion Bird also shook its head and tail, spitting out a fireball.

Boom!

The light wall vibrated violently, cracking instantly. Cracks rapidly spread across its surface.

The array master was secretly alarmed. This was the Goldstone Life Aura, a protective divine ability of the Witch Tribe, incredibly sturdy. It was used here specifically to prevent enemies from leaving the array. Unexpectedly, a single strike from the immortal mountain had caused it to crack.

Boom!

With another strike, the light wall shattered. Qin Sang rushed out, then suddenly paused. Before him, another light wall had appeared.

On the golden platform, the array master wore a cold sneer. Although he couldn't kill this person with the array's power, he could at least impede him.

Somewhere deep underground.

This place was unusually vast, as if it were once an underground lake, its waters long dried, leaving this cavern.

The surrounding stone walls emitted a bloody, glazed light, smooth as skin.

Judging by the aura on the stone walls, dozens of blood spirit veins were hidden within this space. These blood spirit veins converged here. According to the rules of this forbidden area, there should be a blood aperture at the center of the space.

However, there was no blood aperture now, but a square blood pool!

The blood pool was filled with fresh blood, and the scent of gore assailed the nostrils.

Gurgle...

The fresh blood in the pool was bubbling, and waves rippled across its surface. Occasionally, silver light flickered within the blood, and something seemed to be submerged in the pool.

The four walls of the blood pool were covered in intricate patterns, outlining mysterious and complex divine script totems. As the blood undulated, they shimmered with strange light.

Despite such a strange and sinister environment, it evoked a sense of vastness, loftiness, and majesty.

On each of the four sides of the blood pool stood a golden platform. Unlike the golden platforms outside, these were pure golden in color. Their aura was connected to the blood pool's divine script totems and extended outwards, connecting with dozens of blood spirit veins on the stone walls, forming a larger, more complex totem.

One golden platform was empty, while the others each had a person seated cross-legged.

Among the three was a golden-armored strongman, burly and robust; the golden platform beneath him seemed small. There was also a female cultivator, her brows like swords, exuding a sharp intensity that commanded reverence, causing one to overlook her beautiful features. The last person, however, was indistinct, entirely shrouded in a grey mist.

Their auras were subtle, yet faintly stronger than the two guarding outside.

At this moment, all three were deeply engrossed in meditation, fully activating a certain secret technique. Streams of peculiar power surged from all directions, converging into the blood pool.

Suddenly, the three were roused by a change.

The female cultivator's gaze was like a flash of sword light. When she opened her eyes, the entire space seemed to brighten momentarily.

"Zhenke is dead!"

The female cultivator's voice was clear and resonant, like striking metal. "Before the array and Hong, to be able to forcefully kill Zhenke—who is this person!"

"No matter who he is, if he dared to kill Zhenke, I will surely execute him!"

The golden-armored strongman roared furiously, like a clap of thunder, causing the stone walls to tremble.

"Cackle..."

The grey mist emitted a strange laugh, its tone chilling. "Merely executing this scoundrel might not appease your hatred, fellow Daoist. I shall also lend you a hand; I will ensure he cannot live, nor can he die!"

"Thank you!"

The golden-armored strongman cupped his hands in a respectful gesture and looked at the female cultivator. "This place shall be maintained by you alone, fellow Daoist."

"It shall be so!"

The female cultivator nodded slightly, then closed her eyes tightly. The golden platform beneath her radiated golden light, faintly enveloping the other three golden platforms.

The golden-armored strongman's body trembled, and he leapt up. At the same time, the grey mist floated upwards.

When the two left their golden platforms, larger ripples immediately appeared in the blood pool, and its aura became chaotic.

The female cultivator frowned and hastily exerted her full power to suppress it. It was already difficult for three people to maintain this blood pool; now, the pressure was concentrated on her alone.

Seeing that she could maintain it, the golden-armored strongman and the grey mist departed with relief.

Within the blood clouds.

Just as Qin Sang was being attacked, Yu Ling and her two companions arrived late, also reaching the vicinity.

However, Yu Ling did not step into the array's range, observing from afar.

The elder and the old woman did not know what their Young Master was planning, but they understood that the truth was about to be revealed, so they patiently refrained from asking further.

The corners of Yu Ling's mouth curved slightly, and a bronze mirror appeared in her palm.

The bronze mirror was palm-sized, its surface rough and covered with chaotic etchings, as if it had once been damaged by swords. She reached out and brushed it, and the mirror's surface rippled like water, manifesting a blood cloud. The surrounding scenery was uniform, and it was unclear which specific area the mirror was reflecting.

Yu Ling held the bronze mirror, her lotus steps light. The blood clouds flowed within the mirror. A moment later, a flash of golden light suddenly appeared.

She immediately stopped.

The old woman let out a soft exclamation, "This is..."

Although separated by the bronze mirror, both she and the elder recognized that the golden light was formed by an array, but they didn't know what kind of array it was.

"Why is there an array here?"

The elder looked at Yu Ling, his heart clear with realization, yet his confusion deepened. "Who set up this array here? Did Young Master come for them?"

Yu Ling stared at the bronze mirror, seeing the golden light within it become clearer. Yet, within the golden light was chaos, like a golden curtain, concealing the situation inside.

"I guess, those who set up this array probably include the Jintian Clan, Zhuhong Clan, Gujiu Clan, Dan Niao Clan..."

"Descendants of Shaohao!"

The old woman exclaimed softly.

These clans Yu Ling mentioned shared a common characteristic: they were all related to the ancient Shaohao Clan. Some originated from the Shaohao Clan, while others were once its vassals.

The Jintian Clan even claimed to be the orthodox lineage of Shaohao!

However, the Witch Tribe was currently divided. Even among the descendants of Shaohao, they were not united. Those clans might not recognize the Jintian Clan as orthodox.

These descendants of Shaohao abandoned their prejudices, converged at the Gonggong Platform, and specifically set up this array. What conspiracy could they possibly be plotting?

The Gonggong Platform was clearly the sacred ground of the Gonggong Clan. Could it also be related to the Shaohao Clan?

"It seems they've already engaged. Elder Qin is indeed formidable; he hasn't disappointed me!"

Yu Ling's smile was radiant. The fluctuations from the array proved that someone was fighting within it, and that the array trespasser was extremely powerful; even the array couldn't suppress him.

As she spoke, she glanced at the two. "Father originally wanted to investigate personally, but he had more important matters to attend to, so he could only send me. It's the time of the Grand Heaven and Earth Sacrifice, and to prevent their secrets from being discovered, they can't leave too many experts here. That's why we have this opportunity."

The Grand Heaven and Earth Sacrifice concerned the great righteousness of the Witch Tribe. If the strong individuals within the clans didn't show up, it would easily arouse suspicion.

"What? Grand Shaman is coming personally?"

The elder and the old woman exchanged glances, realizing the importance of the matter. Their expressions turned solemn.

Yu Ling nodded, saying with satisfaction, "I also had a flash of inspiration to lead this True Immortal Qin here to scout the way for us. Unexpectedly, he actually came. Otherwise, we would have had to find a way ourselves, and if our identities were exposed, it would trigger a huge upheaval."

The two thoroughly agreed. The gathering of Shaohao's descendants certainly indicated a significant scheme.

Yu Ling no longer kept them in suspense. "Grandpa Qi, Grandma Qi, do you know of the White Emperor Divine Armor?"

The elder pondered, saying, "This supreme treasure was shattered in ancient times. It is said that its fragments were scattered among various tribes. The descendants of Shaohao had long tried to repair this treasure, but they couldn't even achieve it in ancient times. In the current era, with deeper divisions between tribes, it's even more impossible. Could it be..."

"Precisely!"

Yu Ling sighed softly. "There's a legend that the Gonggong Platform contains the blood of deities. If they find the divine blood, they might truly be able to achieve it."