Chapter 874: Opening the Main Tomb

Unbeknownst to the Winter Goddess, Xu Yang's sudden sinking movement was a deliberate test to gauge her sincerity regarding their cooperation.

If she had revealed a different facade, similar to the foolish Apan, Xu Yang might have instantly changed his mind and eradicated both her and the wild boar to prevent any future complications. However, upon hearing the Winter Goddess's genuine thoughts, he felt a touch of emotion and became even more resolute in his conviction to forge a partnership with her.

"It's truly rare," Xu Yang mused, "to find a woman of such integrity and virtue in a world plagued by bandits. Though she may not be conventionally attractive, she's undeniably a straightforward and excellent potential partner. With a little guidance, her future accomplishments could be limitless."

As Xu Yang reassured himself, he quickly and definitively departed the glacial battlefield, re-entering the expansive Western King's Tomb that lay before him.

The moment Xu Yang emerged from the Five Elements Grand Array, the two envoys of the Ace of Spades lineage, Feng and Yun, who had been patiently waiting outside, exchanged glances, their eyes wide with profound shock. "Her Majesty the Queen's assessment was indeed correct," one envoy exclaimed. "This individual truly performed a miracle, single-handedly conquering all five core points of the Five Elements Grand Array and emerging completely unscathed! No, 'unscathed' doesn't do it justice; it was a total victory! I detect no trace of injury on him, yet the entire Five Elements Grand Array, all its core points, have utterly collapsed. This outcome unequivocally proves that this 'A-Yang' is a genuine miracle-worker. Perhaps Her Majesty's long-standing aspiration can finally be realized with his assistance!"

After a moment of shared awe, the two envoys, Feng and Yun, promptly departed the Western Emperor's Tomb area. Without hesitation, they returned to the Ace of Spades headquarters to immediately inform the Queen of Spades about the developments.

With the Five Elements Grand Array now overcome, Xu Yang had successfully acquired all five golden keys. His next objective was to locate the central core array favored by the Queen Mother of the West and use one of the golden keys to unlock the tomb's ultimate core.

However, Xu Yang had overlooked a crucial detail: the Spirit Chanter, whom he believed he had utterly destroyed, had not truly perished. The reason lay within the peculiar ancient cultivation manual that the Chanter had possessed. Xu Yang could never have imagined that this ancient text was far more than a mere military treatise; it was, in fact, the Spirit Chanter's true form, materialized. Consequently, after dispatching the Chanter, Xu Yang gave it no further thought and completely disregarded the ancient text.

Unbeknownst to Xu Yang, the Spirit Chanter, despite its shattered soul, had successfully resurrected. It accomplished this by leveraging its lineage's exceptionally rare passive talent for soul recovery, combined with the ancient text which served as its true form. At that very moment, Xu Yang was engrossed in an enthusiastic battle with the Ghost King, having just entered the second core point of the Five Elements Grand Array. He had no idea that the Spirit Chanter remained on the outer battlefield.

Surprisingly, the Spirit Chanter, one of the Thirteen Protectors, did not immediately report Xu Yang's presence to His Majesty the Western Emperor. Instead, it unhesitatingly broke free from the area and vanished without a trace. In truth, the Spirit Chanter, who had barely escaped with its life and was utterly terrified, chose to depart at that moment to seek reinforcements elsewhere.

Unknown to many, this individual was highly ambitious. He had never genuinely intended to assist the Western Emperor or facilitate any miracles. Instead, he had constantly awaited an opportunity to distinguish himself and rise to become the paramount bandit leader commanding the entire Eastern Region. Xu Yang's arrival had now shattered the existing balance, finally presenting him with this invaluable chance.

"It's strange," Xu Yang mused, "why are only the five core points of the Five Elements Grand Array clearly detectable within this Western Emperor's Tomb? Logically, the main core of the Western Emperor's Tomb, containing far greater sealed power, should be relatively easier to pinpoint. Yet, I've searched for so long and still cannot determine the precise location of the main tomb's array eye."

As Xu Yang felt disoriented, the aura of the Moon Goddess subtly emerged within him, and her soul vibrations soon resonated clearly in his mind.

"Master, are you disoriented because you cannot locate the main entrance of the Western Emperor's Tomb?"

Hearing this incredibly clear and refreshing voice, Xu Yang immediately felt a sense of clarity. Even if she couldn't provide him with a precise answer, he was profoundly grateful for her presence. "Truly worthy of being the flawless Moon Goddess," Xu Yang praised. "Hearing your voice and feeling the soul-purifying effect of your aura is absolutely astonishing."

Upon receiving such praise from her master, Xu Yang, the Moon Goddess within him seemed visibly stirred. Concurrently, the silver luminescence emanating from the quarter-piece of ancient jade suspended on Xu Yang's chest subtly intensified. Perhaps this faint glow held the key to further inspiration for its master.

Xu Yang was incredibly astute. Immediately after the Moon Goddess's subtle hint, he grasped a crucial fact: another quarter-piece of the ancient jade likely resided within the seal beneath the Western Emperor's main tomb! If this proved true, then the Western Emperor's Tomb, recognized as one of the Eastern Region's great unknown places, would likely harbor secrets far more intricate than those merely associated with the Western Emperor himself.

"It appears," he mused, "that my journey into the Western Emperor's Tomb could trigger a monumental shift across the entire Eastern Region! Countless secrets will surface, and with secrets come desires, and with desires, conflict..."

Xu Yang let out a resigned sigh. Guided by the faint luminescence of the ancient jade, he began to move towards the surrounding areas. The closer he drew to the core entrance of the Western Emperor's main tomb, the more intensely the small piece of ancient jade on his chest glowed. Conversely, if he moved in the wrong direction, the light would gradually diminish. It was this precise guidance from the fragmented jade that quickly allowed Xu Yang to pinpoint the exact spatial coordinates.

"This is excellent! Your method is truly effective. I'm confident we'll find the answer very soon!"

Before long, approximately three thousand meters to the northeast, Xu Yang observed the persistent flickering light emanating from the ancient jade on his chest. Unbeknownst to many, this was an unmistakably clear signal. The ancient jade's flickering luminescence confirmed the presence of a corresponding aura nearby; such distinct fluctuations only occurred when a strong resonance existed between the two.

However, just as Xu Yang prepared to proceed and begin excavating the corresponding main tomb entrance, an incredibly potent restrictive force suddenly manifested. It became clear that a spatial isolation law seal protected the area near this primary entrance. This seal was extraordinarily powerful, and its unique energy signature felt strangely familiar to Xu Yang.

As if struck by a realization, Xu Yang summoned the Jade Bone Divine Sword. As anticipated, the divine sword unhesitatingly broke free from Xu Yang's grasp and hovered above the unique sealed array before him.

"I see," he murmured. "My judgment was correct. The Jade Bone Divine Sword was summoned by a bloodline connection, indicating that this unique sealed space..."