Chapter 1157: Not Playing with You

Outside the mine, Ancestral God King was surrounded by a dazzling divine radiance. Forty-nine beams of light, each with a different sheen, connected heaven and earth, resembling a peacock spreading its tail.

“This treasure trove is extraordinary,” Ancestral God King murmured, a flicker in his eyes. As the son of Heaven Duke, he inherited Heaven Duke's highly superior bloodline – the renowned Spirit-of-All-Things physique, which made cultivating any divine power or spell effortless.

He observed the primordial chaos energy pervading the mine. The presence of such potent overflowing primordial chaos energy indicated a major treasure trove, suggesting the treasures within were even more astonishing than the energy itself.

“Even though primordial chaos energy and primordial chaos stones are incredibly difficult to refine into treasures, they are still extraordinary artifacts,” he mused. “Who could resist a divine statue carved from primordial chaos stone, meant to suppress all heavens?” He stepped into the mine, whispering, “Even if there are no other treasures in this mine, these two mountains of primordial chaos stone could be forged into weapons, perhaps a pair of whips. Wielding them would make it even easier to defeat my old man!”

Just as he finished this thought, the ground suddenly began to tremble violently. Ancestral God King watched, stunned, as the two primordial chaos stone mountains swayed and started to collapse!

The crashing of the primordial chaos stones created an earth-shattering commotion; even he couldn't help but feel a pang of fear. The power unleashed by the collapsing chaos mountains was terrifying, not merely a collapse, but a complete disintegration!

Ancestral God King quickly retreated, watching as the primordial chaos mountain range vanished in moments, shattering into countless rubble. The immense weight of the chaos stones pressed the entire mine deep into the ground.

As the chaos mountains disintegrated, the primordial chaos energy hidden within the stones was instantly unleashed. Vast, surging currents of energy, like an expanding mist, blasted outwards in all directions.

Wherever the violent currents swept, the ground was continuously forced downwards, and even mountains made entirely of divine gold were compressed and shrunk. Not even the flying and burrowing void beasts could escape; they were instantly crushed into dust before they could flee.

Ancestral God King's heart pounded as he resisted the impact of the primordial chaos energy. He looked towards the former site of the two chaos mountain ranges and the mine, only to see two massive fissures that had sunk deep into the earth.

“What in the world just happened?” he wondered, filled with apprehension. Just then, tremors and heavy breathing sounds emanated from underground. Ancestral God King was startled again: “Could there be a terrifying fiend still alive here? Did that fiend collapse the mine?”

Within the mist, primordial chaos stones flew around, hurled high into the air. They crashed into the ground like falling stars, cracking the earth and creating bottomless pits.

The vast primordial chaos energy obscured his vision, preventing him from seeing what kind of fiend had emerged. The “fiend” seemed to have been buried in the mine and was now digging its way out.

Ancestral God King became increasingly cautious, with Heavenly Palaces manifesting behind him – a stark contrast to his usual boisterous and crude demeanor. Anyone who had survived the Dragon Han, Crimson Light, High Emperor, and Founding Emperor eras to become a Celestial Venerable was no fool. Despite being a Celestial Venerable, he remained prudent and careful, not daring to be overconfident in a dangerous place like the Ancestral Court.

After a moment, the “fiend” stopped throwing primordial chaos stones and began to walk outwards. A voice then joyfully exclaimed, “Finally, we're out! Pi, Yan'er, you can come out now.”

Hearing that voice, Ancestral God King's face darkened instantly.

A moment later, Qin Mu, accompanied by Dragon Qilin and Yan'er, emerged from the collapse zone. As he put away his Lapis Lazuli Sky Pagoda, he finally spotted Ancestral God King also standing in the primordial chaos energy. Qin Mu's heart tightened for an instant, then he smiled and nodded at Ancestral God King.

Ancestral God King let out a cold snort, speaking indifferently, “I've long heard that Celestial Venerable Mu dismantles everything he touches, but I never believed it. Now, seeing it with my own eyes, the reputation is well-deserved. This ancient mine, with its primordial chaos divine mountains, has existed in the Ancestral Court for countless eons, completely unharmed. I never imagined that the moment you arrived, it would be ruined by you!”

Qin Mu replied, feigning humility, “You flatter me, esteemed nephew, you truly flatter me!”

Ancestral God King raised an eyebrow at the term “esteemed nephew” and said flatly, “What treasure did you get from the mine? Hand it over.”

Qin Mu shook his head and sighed, “What treasures could there be here? To be honest, this place is an ancient mine that birthed a being similar to the Ancient God Heavenly Emperor. You must have heard my brother, Heaven Duke, talk about it, right? The Ancient God Heavenly Emperor was born from the Primordial mine of the Juyu Clan; he was the most ancient of gods, originally an egg that never hatched until Grand Emperor incubated him.”

Ancestral God King's expression shifted slightly, and he spoke in a hoarse voice, “Are you saying there was also an ancient god egg here? And you must have acquired it from this mine, didn't you? Give it to me!”

Qin Mu chuckled, “Esteemed nephew, the ancient god from this mine has already emerged, long since draining the mine's spiritual energy. I merely entered and accidentally touched the mine body, causing the collapse, and I didn't obtain any treasures.” He looked around leisurely. “I suspect... that this being, comparable to the Ancient God Heavenly Emperor, is currently hidden within the Ancestral Court. Perhaps, he's even watching us right now!”

Ancestral God King's facial muscles twitched. He glanced around, then chuckled, “Words mean nothing. You were in the mine; only you know if there was an ancient god egg or any treasures. Qin, I've always found you annoying. Give me your treasures, and I'll spare your life.”

He declared arrogantly, “Others may not dare to kill you, but I do! Unlike them, I don't get hung up on gains and losses; I'd even kill my own father!”

Qin Mu smiled faintly. “You wouldn't dare. Esteemed nephew, you entered because I brought you in, and you'll only leave if I take you out. I cannot die.”

A strong murderous intent flashed in Ancestral God King's eyes.

Qin Mu said calmly, “Esteemed nephew, you can only play here if I bring you along. If I don't, you can only watch.”

Ancestral God King flew into a rage, stating coldly, “I can imprison you, torture you, humiliate you, and sever your limbs. I can also torment your primordial spirit, making you unable to live or die!”

Qin Mu let out a soft chuckle, speaking leisurely, “You truly wouldn't dare. I have allies. All the Celestial Venerables who entered this place, besides you, are my allies. The commotion here is immense; how could it not alert them? If you wish to die right now, then go ahead and make your move.”

Ancestral God King burst into laughter, bowing deeply. “I was mistaken. Uncle Mu, your nephew apologizes! Farewell, farewell.”

Qin Mu politely replied, “Esteemed nephew, there's no need to blame yourself. Please, dispense with the formalities.”

Ancestral God King, still smiling, turned to leave, then suddenly stopped and chuckled, “Uncle, the treasure you just used, capable of supporting the primordial chaos mountains, is truly remarkable. If my guess is correct, it must be the Lapis Lazuli Sky Pagoda, the world's foremost treasure, which has been missing for 600,000 years, right?”

Qin Mu's smile froze.

Ancestral God King laughed heartily, his body transforming into a streak of light as he vanished into the air.

Qin Mu watched him disappear into the distance, muttering, “Heaven Duke, you've sired quite a son...”