Chapter 733: Chapter 733 Leaving
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The covenant of the Primordial Ancients, its mere mention sends chills down the spine, carrying a profound breath of the ages. What kind of oath could this be?!
Everyone felt that there was a shocking secret hidden within it, one that would shake the world once revealed.
“Ah, the Six Great Celestials, hailed as legends of invincibility, yet only I have returned alive, how could I forget,” murmured the elderly Celestials, speaking in a somber tone.
The mighty ones felt uneasy, as the so-called covenant of the Primordial Ancients was indeed settled back then and must surely relate to the Six Great Celestials. How glorious they once were…
“Not long ago, someone sent a message to you, not seeing your response, I thus came to visit in person,” said Ye Qinxian, the hem of her snow-white garment fluttering, ethereal as an Immortal.
“At that time, I had yet to revive, almost on the verge of decay,” replied the elder Celestials.
“You already know my purpose here, to ask you to fulfill the covenant of the Primordial Ancients, it’s time for you to contribute,” stated Ye Qinxian.
Her voice was pleasing, but it sounded like thunder in everyone’s ears. What kind of covenant was this, that after the long passage of time, up until the elder Celestials’ imminent death, they were still obliged to honor it?
Even the elder Celestials himself was astonished, expressing in shock, “It has appeared again. I was nearly erased from this world, yet there came a day to fulfill my oath.”
All the gods were tense, all eager to know the truth. However, the two of them did not reveal much, unwilling to elaborate.
Only the likes of the Sect Hierarch of Heaven Mending Sect, Qin Changsheng, the Netherlord, and ancient ancestors from Demon Kui Garden seemed to have some understanding; they had clearly heard something and knew some hidden secrets.
“Are you unwilling to go?” inquired Ye Qinxian.
“Willing!” Contrary to everyone’s expectations, the elder Celestials responded resoundingly, his voice clanging like a strike of metal, very decisive and resolute.
“Ancestor, what exactly is going on?” asked Celestial God Qi Tuo carefully and cautiously, his mind filled with fog, urgently wanting to know.
“Someday, if you can restore the Celestials Clan to be the imperial family of the Three Thousand States once again, you will be qualified to know,” said the elder Celestials, his gaze deep and distant as he looked towards the horizon, as if penetrating the ages to focus on a certain place.
“What?!” Everyone gasped, breaking out in cold sweat down their spine. What kind of oath was this, so horrific and enigmatic?
“Eastward along the Immortal River, where eternal life ceases, fallen heroes of all lands. Through a hundred lifetimes in search of the mundane, princes of heaven utterly extinguished, blood of the setting sun, where do I belong?” the elder Celestials whispered lamentingly, sensing the end of his days.
“Ancestor!” The gods of the Celestials Clan cried out, wanting to stop him, unwilling to let him fulfill this so-called covenant.
Everyone else was even more chilled!
Ye Qinxian was calm, not saying much else. But when everyone looked at her, they clearly saw her differently, increasingly perceiving her as terrifying and mysterious, from a vast forbidden zone, here to convey a message to the elder Celestials.
Incidentally, when people looked at Shi Hao, they also revealed expressions of surprise; the youth was likely to be truly protected, and anyone wishing to kill him would have to weigh their options carefully.
“The covenant of the Primordial Ancients, solemn and Sacred Entity, being long ago established, I believe you would not refuse. Alright, this matter is settled, let’s talk about him. He has been wronged by your Celestials Clan for no reason, there should be an explanation,” said Ye Qinxian, pointing towards Shi Hao.
“What else can be done, just take him away. The Immortal Dao Divine Form is not unsolvable, without your power, it would not be invincible,” said the elder Celestials.
“Since it has come to this, your clan should provide some compensation,” Ye Qinxian suggested, her large eyes twinkling brightly as she spoke, “I’ve heard that your clan possesses the Immortal Linglong, how about lending it to me for a few years?”
“Impossible!” the elder Celestials flatly refused.
“If you regard such a compensation as sufficient, I think that’s enough. For he has pondered the Flying Celestial Stone for many days now and can no longer continue,” Celestial God Qi Tuo interjected at the right moment.
“It’s not that I deliberated for many days…” mumbled Ye Qinxian, as if feeling she slipped up, quickly falling silent.
The crowd was stunned; was she eyeing the Flying Celestial Stone? The Celestials Clan looked at her with expressions of surprise.
“As a compensation, you may study it for ten days, then you must leave immediately!” declared the elder Celestials decisively.
Upon hearing this, everyone was dumbfounded.
“Agreed, it’s settled then,” nodded Ye Qinxian.
“The covenant of the Primordial Ancients, we know a little about it, but it has nothing to do with us. However, this child is the one we need to take, he cannot simply leave,” said the Netherlord.
“Are you sure that you still want to make a move?” Ye Qinxian turned around, her body veiled by a hazy light.
“This is the Three Thousand States of the higher realms, not your vast forbidden zone,” stated the Netherlord.
“I think, in the future, you will also need to fulfill the covenant of the Primordial Ancients,” remarked Ye Qinxian.
“Impossible, I never made such a vow,” the Netherlord said flatly.
“The War Emperor, too, had never visited that place, but not long ago, I met him, and he has recognized the covenant of the Primordial Ancients,” Ye Qinxian asserted.
In the great hall, everyone’s expression faltered, their breathing quickened. What was this covenant that could command the ancient and powerful War Emperor and the elder Celestials?
“I don’t understand why you protect him so,” asked the lord of Demon Kui Garden, enveloped by a black Sun, with surging black flames, mighty and intimidating.
“Because, I have met someone who asked me to lend a hand. Moreover, he is able to don that tattered armor, which makes him worthy of my intervention,” Ye Qinxian responded.
“Let him leave, he was captured by my Celestials Clan,” the elder Celestials spoke up, coming forward in a timely manner, no longer wishing to entangle with this issue.
Several of the most powerful Sect Hierarchs, on hearing this, fell silent, not opposing him. For this was the City of the Heavens; not to mention the strength and the troublesome nature of the elder Celestials, the place was also guarded by the Chaos Great Formation jointly set up by the Six Great Celestials—very formidable, indeed.
“Immediately prepare a Super Teleportation Array for me, one that can travel long distances across states,” Ye Qinxian commanded, deciding to send Shi Hao away quickly.
“Isn’t he supposed to study the Immortal Linglong?” asked Celestial God Qi Tuo, his eyes glittering with a different light, believing that every additional day spent here held more possibilities.
“He’s already studied it. The rest I can ponder for him,” chuckled Ye Qinxian.
The crowd was dumbstruck, suddenly feeling that she was quite shameless. No wonder the elder Celestials later agreed; it was to fulfill her demands.
In the center of the City of the Heavens.
A magnificent transport formation, enduring through the ages, ancient and everlasting.
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Shi Hao stood before the ritual altar, turned around, and looked at Ye Qinxian with a somewhat complex expression.
Ye Qinxian smiled, her white clothes purer than snow, her beauty unparalleled, it was her arrival that changed Shi Hao’s destiny, saving him.
Shi Hao opened his mouth, wanting to say something to express his gratitude.
“If you want to thank me, how about becoming my battle servant?” Ye Qinxian took the initiative to speak, her smile beaming, her black crystal-like eyes twinkling brilliantly.
All the words of thanks Shi Hao had were momentarily swallowed down, with a vein of frustration popping on his forehead.
“What, you’re not willing to be my little brother?” Ye Qinxian teased with a giggle.
“Aren’t you coming with us? Otherwise, I can leave with you.” Kong Qiuji squeezed onto the ritual altar, slinging an arm over Shi Hao’s shoulder, then looked at Ye Qinxian and said: “I want to make a Primordial Ancients covenant now, can we sign it?”
“You’ll need to train for another million years for that.” Ye Qinxian flicked her snow-white sleeves and sent him flying.
“Thank you, senior!” Shi Hao deeply bowed towards the distant Peacock Divine Lord, expressing his sincere gratitude.
The Peacock Divine Lord nodded, stopping Kong Qiuji as he tried to come over.
“Aren’t you leaving?” Shi Hao asked Ye Qinxian, worried for her because those Sect Hierarchs were not kind, and if they got desperate, they could do anything.
“I need to comprehend the Immortal Linglong, and also hide from a dangerous entity here.” Ye Qinxian said.
“You have that primal chaos treasure, and you still need to hide from an enemy?” Shi Hao was surprised, as in the past, with Little Pagoda by his side, he could traverse the world unimpeded.
“Immortal Dao Divine Form is, after all, not one’s own power,” Ye Qinxian pointed outside and said: “There’s someone out there who’s been after me, wanting to use my Ancient Shield to mend his broken bell.”
Shi Hao was shocked, thinking of the Immortal Bell that had manifested in the Lower Realm and had appeared in the City of the Heavens not long ago.
“Your Ancient Shield is related to that bell?” he asked.
“I am the spirit of the bell, and he possesses the corpse of the bell.” Ye Qinxian said with disdain, then began bragging again, claiming that someday she would beat him until he fled in a wretched state.
“You won’t be in danger, will you?” Shi Hao asked.
“It’s not a big deal; with the old Celestial God here, and the War Emperor on the outside, that’s enough. Actually, I just don’t want to run away and lose face, otherwise, who could do anything to me,” Ye Qinxian said.
“Can you stop bragging so much?” Shi Hao couldn’t stand her boasting.
“What do you mean, am I someone who loves to brag?” She directly ushered Shi Hao onto the ritual altar and with a wave of her sleeve, sent him on his way.
Suddenly, Shi Hao felt a divine symbol appear in his chest, mysterious and carrying an unspeakable aura, as if from primal chaos.
At the same time, he heard Ye Qinxian’s telepathic message: “After being teleported away, use this ‘World-breaking Talisman’ immediately, or else it’ll be perilous.”
Shi Hao felt solemn and then nodded.
At that moment, the array lit up, swiftly constructing a dazzling passage leading to the unknown.
“Dozens of states away, Ziwei State,” the old Celestial God secretly informed Ye Qinxian.
“Okay!” She nodded in agreement.
Shi Hao stepped into the passageway, looking back one last time, he saw many people’s expressions—some murderous, some regretful, and some concerned, like Kong Qiuji.
“Next time you’re in trouble, just mention my name,” Ye Qinxian said, leaving the crowd speechless, only the old Celestial God helplessly frowned.
Yun Xi appeared, opened her mouth, stood in the distance, and gently said, “You take care!”
Shi Hao glanced over everyone, took one last look at the strong members of the Celestials Clan, and then left without looking back.
At that moment, several Celestial Gods felt a chill, even the old Celestial God frowned, somewhat regretting letting this youth go. Would he become a calamity in the future?
The spatial passageway closed, and the light fog disappeared.
Shi Hao followed Ye Qinxian’s advice, immediately took out the World-breaking Talisman from his chest, and lit it.
Misty light shrouded the area, the divine symbol erupted in intense light, and then fiercely punctured the passageway, changing its direction.
At the same time, Shi Hao felt a chill, as he saw a large black hand appear behind him, the master of the Demon Kui Garden.
In addition, a blood-red edge burst forth as the vice-lord of the Heavenly Kingdom suddenly appeared in the passageway, also aiming to capture him.
Boom!
There was also a snow-white hand engulfed in overwhelming nether mist, it was the Netherlord, but he was blocked by the Peacock Divine Lord and was a few steps too late.
Indeed, there were powerful Sect Hierarchs secretly making their move to enter the passageway with their Guardian Spirits, intent on capturing Shi Hao alive.
Even Shi Hao saw Celestial God Qi Tuo and other Protectors from their clan.
However, there was no time for him to think further, as the World-breaking Talisman tore open another space, twisted the passageway, and whisked him away at great speed.
This time, constantly changing direction and coordinates, he vanished in an instant, eluding everyone.
Behind him, a group of deity-like beings had grim expressions; that World-breaking Talisman was not simple, capable of breaking through various great worlds. It was unstoppable and impossible to trace the coordinates.
And thus, Shi Hao left.
Thank you to starter baby for the red envelope, much appreciated!
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