Chapter 888: Entering the Ancient Primordial Mine

Chapter 890: Entering the Primeval Ancient Mine

The Primeval Restricted Zone was desolate and devoid of life, a forbidden land that had existed since ancient times, where few dared to set foot. Especially the ancient mine at its center, perpetually shrouded in a mysterious veil of mist. No one truly knows what lies within; it is a taboo subject, never to be discussed.

Now, a golden Great Dao path stretched forth. Even as space twisted, energy fields surged, and the Great Dao crushed down, nothing could impede this immortal path. A brilliant figure stood upon it. The sun and moon revolved around him, stars encircled him, and True Dragons, Vermilion Birds, and other Four Divine Beasts guarded him. At this moment, his aura surged to its peak.

The Great Accomplished Sacred Body seemed to deeply understand the terrifying nature of the Primeval Ancient Mine. Without any arrogance or overconfidence, his battle intent soared to the heavens. He fully unleashed all the combat power he could currently display, and the Great Dao of heaven and earth rumbled. The entire Heaven's Dao of the Eastern Wasteland resonated, and endless divine chains of order descended. All converged upon him, draping over the Primeval Ancient Mine. He appeared to be ascending into immortality; a divine chain emerged from every pore, as if he were reborn through immortal fire. Eighty-one True Dragons, eighty-one Vermilion Birds, and other divine creatures encircled him, brilliantly radiant. They filled the sky and the earth, completely engulfing the area.

The Great Accomplished Sacred Body stepped down from the golden path, arriving before the Primeval Ancient Mine. It was a black mine entrance, constantly absorbing and expelling the essence of the sun, moon, stars, and all creation. Ages had passed; it was unknown how many years it had been since any living being had set foot here. This was one of the most terrifying restricted zones in the world. All races halted at its perimeter!

"Does the Human Emperor intend to flatten this ancient mine?" A cold voice emanated from within the Primeval Ancient Mine. That the ancient mine, silent for tens of thousands of years, should emit a voice made all tremble in their souls. If word got out, it would surely shake the world. This was an unimaginable restricted zone.

In the past, Ye Fan and the Yao Guang Holy Son had accidentally stumbled into the Primeval Restricted Zone, narrowly escaping death. They had once gazed at this mine from afar. On that night, it had swallowed and exhaled the starlight that filled the sky, causing the entire starry sky to briefly darken several times. In the waterfall-like silver radiance, they had seen some corpses dressed in ancient attire, floating up and down.

Now, the Great Accomplished Sacred Body arrived directly before this ancient cavern, gazing downwards, personally observing this, the most mysterious forbidden land of all time. Finally, the Great Accomplished Sacred Body stepped inside, entering the Primeval Ancient Mine. Surrounded by Vermilion Birds, True Dragons, Qilins, and other auspicious creatures, auspicious cosmic energies also descended, carrying with them all the myriad celestial phenomena. Simultaneously, he unfolded his unique phenomenon. This was a phenomenon exclusive to the Great Accomplished Sacred Body! He entered the Primeval Ancient Mine alone. Unfortunately, he vanished beneath the surface; no one could see him anymore.

Outside the Primeval Restricted Zone, Huo Qilin was stunned. He stood in the sky, straining to open his Heavenly Eye, but could not see anything clearly, only knowing that the Great Accomplished Sacred Body had vanished. Other ancient kings were also present. Their Heavenly Eyes were even more terrifying, capable of seeing a thousand *li* away. Through the mysterious mist veil within the Primeval Restricted Zone, they vaguely saw the Great Accomplished Sacred Body enter the ancient mine. Chills ran down everyone's spines.

"He went in... that Emperor Qing of the human race has entered the ancient mine that has existed since time immemorial!""Heavens, does he truly intend to battle the supreme beings within that immortal mine?"

The Primeval Restricted Zone suddenly darkened. Dark clouds filled the sky. It was as if a giant had reversed the cycle of heaven and earth, causing all the fundamental principles of the area to fall into chaos.

"Ommm." The Primeval Ancient Mine trembled, absorbing and expelling cosmic essence. Stars unexpectedly appeared across the sky, despite it being daytime. Due to the drastic change in rules within this area, countless stars twinkled.

"Boom!" Billions of stellar rays gathered together, forming a vast expanse of white light, hanging down like primordial chaos. All plunged into the ancient mine, similar to what Ye Fan had witnessed that night. The Primeval Restricted Zone plunged into darkness. Only the ancient mine remained bright, enveloped in the boundless starlight, mysterious and terrifying. All the ancient kings in the sky felt a deep chill, sending shivers down their spines. They saw some phantoms floating in the starlight. Some were dead bodies; others seemed to possess life. The ancient attire they wore made everyone's scalps tingle.

"Is the Human Emperor battling within the ancient mine?"

The Primeval Ancient Mine absorbed and expelled the essence of heaven and earth. Terrifying power surged within. All manner of Great Dao principles manifested, interweaving there, forming a sheet of immortal light.

"Tens of thousands of years ago, there was a great battle outside the Primeval Restricted Zone. Yet, no one entered the ancient mine. Now, a long-held wish has been fulfilled. This place is extraordinary; it has defied and seized the fortunes of heaven and earth." The Great Accomplished Sacred Body's voice echoed within the ancient mine. He seemed to be strolling, observing every corner. Regrettably, no one knew what he saw.

Outside, only the Primeval Ancient Mine was visible, like a primeval beast opening the heavens. Each time it absorbed and expelled, heaven and earth would darken, as if it had swallowed all the stars in the sky. After a long time, it would exhale, and light would return. And between heaven and earth, all essence would be completely drained. At this moment, the essence and Dao imprints of the entire Eastern Wasteland seemed to converge here, causing all the ancestral kings to tremble in fear.

"Even if you are the Human Emperor, such provocation and disrespect are unacceptable. To delve deep into the Primeval Ancient Mine, do you intend to start a war?!" An ancient voice came, cold and emotionless, possessing an awe-inspiring majesty that made all living beings tremble.

"Let him pass; there is no need for a battle. He is not truly alive and cannot exist for much longer. It would be too unworthy to lose half a life to him." Another ancient voice emerged, as if it had just awakened from a deep slumber, devoid of any emotional fluctuation.

The ancient mine grew silent once more. Not a single sound was heard. All voices vanished. It was as quiet and mysterious as before. Only the Great Accomplished Sacred Body walked alone. He was like a lonely traveler. A sigh reverberated throughout the entire immortal mine. Bathed in divine radiance, surrounded by phenomena, he did not actively leave. No one knew what he saw. He wandered alone underground. Only after a very long time did he turn around, stepping through the void, and arrived outside the mine entrance.

Behind him, a pair of eyes opened, watching his retreating figure. They were cold and emotionless, as if all seven emotions and six desires had been extinguished, severing all connection to human emotions.

"Who wishes to fight me?" the Great Accomplished Sacred Body muttered softly to himself. Standing at the entrance of the Primeval Ancient Mine, he did not turn back, remaining still and unmoving. Within the immortal mine, that pair of emotionless eyes grew even more piercing, severing true feelings and human desires. As ancient as countless eons of reincarnation, they stared at him unblinkingly.

"Let him depart," another voice said.

Outside the Primeval Restricted Zone, all the ancient races were dumbfounded. The human figure, enveloped in Dao patterns, walked out of the immortal mine. Everyone's hair stood on end! To enter and exit the Primeval Ancient Mine and return alive and unharmed made all the ancestral kings of the ancient races feel it was inconceivable, shocking them to their very souls.

After the Great Accomplished Sacred Body emerged from the immortal mine, he seemed somewhat lost in thought. He shook his head, as if he had suddenly understood something. Finally, he cast one last look back, then turned and departed.

The Heaven's Dao rumbled. The golden Great Dao path beneath his feet reappeared, stretching directly out of the restricted zone. He proceeded straight into the Divine City, standing in the sky for a long time. His gaze suddenly blazed, piercing through unknown tens of thousands of *li*, and it shot into the strongholds of the major ancient royal families. At this moment, all the ancient races trembled in fear. Not a single one dared to resist. What immense power was this? While in the Divine City, he exerted such deterrence. It was like the heavens descending. Whether it was the Myriad Dragon Nest, the Fire Qilin Cave, or the Primeval Lake, they all felt as if they were facing a deity!

Was this a warning? All races truly felt a chill. Long ago, all races had looked down upon humanity, considering themselves superior. Even after the Yaochi Grand Event, many ancient races remained unconvinced and defiant. Some among them still refused to believe that Great Emperor Wushi was alive. Now, a human so unimaginably powerful stood alone above the Divine City. His immense power swept across all races, causing them to gasp for breath and leaving them with no choice but to believe. This was the true aura of an ancient Great Emperor. It instantly enveloped the entire Northern Region. All legends could be false; only personal witness was real. For the first time, the ancient races felt so insignificant. Such a person could wipe them all out!

"The ancient Great Emperor is still alive, but who is he?" Many ancient beings trembled."He has visited the Primeval Restricted Zone and returned unscathed. Who would risk their life to go in and find out what truly transpired?" Unfortunately, not a single person was willing to go. Only Huo Qilin lingered at the edge of the Primeval Restricted Zone all day long.

"All things coexist; they all have a reason for their existence," the Great Accomplished Sacred Body murmured softly to himself. But the vibrations of his words exploded like thunder from the Nine Heavens above the strongholds of the major royal families, startling them and sending chills down their spines. Everything Ye Fan, the White-Clothed Divine King, and others had done previously, all the various arrangements they had made, were far less deterrent than the crushing pressure brought by the appearance of the Great Accomplished Sacred Body!

"Boom!" A streak of golden light soared from above the Divine City, piercing through the entire Eastern Wasteland, directly reaching the Southern Region. The brilliant immortal light, tens of thousands of *zhang* high, vanished. The Great Accomplished Sacred Body proceeded on foot, disappearing in an instant. In an instant, he had traveled from the Northern Region to the Southern Region, descending onto the land. All powerful individuals who perceived this through their Heaven-Human Connection felt a chill in their hearts and souls.

"What kind of method is this? To travel from the Northern Region to the Southern Region in just a few steps? How profound must this divine ability be? No wonder legends say ancient Great Emperors could traverse star fields alone." At this moment, even Saints felt their hair stand on end, unable to help but tremble with fear.

On this day, the ancient races were terrified to the extreme. It could be foreseen that their future stance would certainly be lowered, never again daring to look down on humanity. In their eyes, this was a living existence akin to an ancient emperor; his aura engulfed mountains and rivers, his might suppressed the Nine Heavens and Ten Lands!

The Great Accomplished Sacred Body entered the Southern Region. Some speculated he had gone to the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Zone. Others claimed he had entered the Bronze Immortal Palace. The moment he landed on the earth, all traces of his vital energy vanished. No one could sense him anymore.

No one knew that he had come alone to a mountain range. White flowers filled the air, following him as he walked. Each petal was pure white and flawless, exuding a faint, clear fragrance. Deep within this mountain range, there were some mounds, much lower than the mountains themselves. Upon closer inspection, some closely resembled tomb entrances. However, most were already destroyed, almost no longer existing, broken and desolate.

White petals sprinkled down, falling before these crumbling mounds. The Great Accomplished Sacred Body's gaze shifted, as if spanning millions of years. His expression dimmed, revealing a profound sadness.

"I've come to see you." He stood before a collapsed mound, muttering to himself. He said, "I can pluck stars and seize the moon, I can shatter the starry sky, but I could not make you live. I preserved your ageless beauty, but I could not keep that wisp of your soul."

He stood silently for a long time, then walked towards the other mounds that were nearly erased by the passage of time. There was a shimmering like tears in his eyes. He said, "My old friends who once fought by my side, my comrades, I have come to visit you all." The world had transformed over ages. The graveyard he had personally built had long since sunken and vanished. His brothers, old friends, and close confidantes who had faced life and death with him, all rested here.

"I have returned, never to be separated again, forever with you all..."

Finally, the Great Accomplished Sacred Body transformed into a shimmering rain of light, falling gently, disappearing into this mountain range. The light rain sprinkled into the tomb of his beloved confidante, and fell into the graves of his old friends who had once fought alongside him.