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Chapter 539: The Promise of the Dragon Slayer Sword! Entering the Heavenly Tomb!
Chapter 539: The Promise of the Dragon Slayer Sword! Entering the Heavenly Tomb!
The heavy snowfall that had lasted for several days finally came to a halt at dawn.
The dark clouds parted, and the morning light emerged from the eastern horizon, once again covering this frozen world with a touch of warmth.
The countless soldiers of the Northern Border Legion, who had been feeling gloomy, couldn't help but feel a sense of relief that they couldn't quite put into words.
However, what they didn't know was that while they were feeling relieved, all the high-ranking officials and top-level figures of the Northern Border Legion were feeling anxious.
Beyond Anling City, in the wildest area closest to the Heavenly Tomb, a small hill stood with over a hundred figures gathered at its edge.
The high-ranking officials of the Northern Border Legion dared not even breathe heavily as they looked at the figure before them.
Even those who had heard Su Ping speak the night before and had some speculations in their hearts did not expect that the person before them would actually be here.
The tall and straight figure stood atop a solitary cliff, like an eternal evergreen pine.
This figure was extremely distant from all of them.
But it was this very person who now had a faint smile on his lips, his gaze passing over them, even moving away from Su Ping, pausing briefly on Su Anyong's body, and then smiling and nodding.
Su Ping had never seen his father look so flattered.
Even though the old man had come to him the night before and had already seen this person once.
Finally, the Saint Dragon Legend's gaze slowly fell upon the hundred-strong Heavenly Tomb Beast Taming Corps standing behind everyone.
Feeling the gaze upon them, the first team leader, Li Feng, and several deputy team leaders all stood tall and straight.
The Saint Dragon Legend then said, "You should know where you are going next and what you will face.
You are the heroes of the Dragon Nation. I am not interested in what's inside the Heavenly Tomb. My only request is that Su Ping goes in and comes out the same way.
The promise I can make to you is that if you unfortunately sacrifice yourselves inside, your families and relatives will not be forgotten by the Dragon Nation. They will receive the highest level of welfare treatment.
If you have children or nephews, I can guarantee that their first bonded beast after awakening their contract in adulthood will be an Imperial-level beast cub! And I will arrange all the cultivation routes and plans for them!"
Nothing was more important than tangible benefits.
However, upon hearing this, Li Feng's excited and flushed face calmed down, and he immediately stepped out from the front of the line, "Report! Even without the welfare, we will do our utmost to protect Master Su's life! Please, Commander!"
Obviously, it wasn't just about the benefits.
Su Ping knew that the members of the Heavenly Tomb Beast Taming Corps were genuine soldiers with their own beliefs.
They were also absolutely willing to dedicate everything for their country.
Even though he felt slightly embarrassed by the idea of being protected by others.
But this was also a well-intentioned gesture and a sign of absolute respect.
The figures behind him felt the same way.
The Saint Dragon Legend smiled slightly and didn't say anything, but Su Anyong beside him cursed, "Nonsense! Why should the country not provide welfare for those who sacrifice their lives for it? Li Feng, what are you showing off for? You have no right to make decisions for your comrades who might die!"
Li Feng's face turned red, but he didn't say anything and quickly returned to his team.
The Saint Dragon Legend then said, "Alright, I understand your determination and absolutely believe in your loyalty. But Master Su is right, the country will not let any warrior who has sacrificed their blood and life for it feel disappointed.
On this mission, in addition to protecting Su Ping's life, you might also eliminate the source of the Northern Ghost Tide! Each and every one of you is a hero!"
The word 'hero' was the most affirming medal for these people who valued their country and nation more than their own lives.
The Saint Dragon Legend turned to look at Su Ping, "Su Ping, are you ready?"
Su Ping nodded.
The Saint Dragon Legend looked at the others, and then a ray of light appeared out of thin air, and that small and familiar figure appeared once more by Su Ping's side.
The white lucky cat jumped onto Su Ping's shoulder, its small and delicate body gently caressing Su Ping's earlobe with its long tail before jumping down to the ground.
As it approached, the tiny body suddenly grew larger in the air.
Everyone's eyes showed a hint of shock.
It was a White Tiger.
Its body was pure white, with only a few dark markings.
Su Ping had seen White Tigers before.
He had witnessed the figure of the Ice Scale White Tiger during the Jianghai Province Legion's martial arts competition.
However, the White Tiger before him lacked the chilling ice energy aura, the icy scales, or the frosted fur. Instead, it had the most ordinary appearance.
Yet, this very White Tiger gave off an indescribable sense of sacred inviolability.
It was a mysterious and powerful force beyond mere energy, a quality that seemed to float in the air.
The White Tiger.
One of the legendary Four Spirits, in ancient myths, it stood alongside the Vermilion Bird, the true sovereign of the Gold element.
Although Su Ping knew that the White Master before him probably hadn't reached the mythical status of the legends,
the indescribable aura made him realize why the mountain lord of the Ten Thousand Mountains, Master Ju Shenmu, had been so wary of such an adorable little cat.
There was indeed a reason for it.
"Cold Overlord, you lead the others and continue to hold the North, I'm off!"
The Holy Dragon Legend waved his hand and leaped down from the cliff.
Ten minutes later, a group of people headed towards the frozen North.
Sitting on the White Tiger, which was over three meters tall and resembled a small elephant, Su Ping felt awkward. Looking at the Holy Dragon Legend walking ahead, he finally couldn't help but speak up:
"Holy Dragon, I should probably walk instead."
The White Bone Desert.
The outskirts of the Tomb of Heaven.
It was also a forbidden area tainted by necrotic energy. Upon reaching this place, the pervasive and massive necrotic energy would make it difficult for beastmasters to endure.
Due to this geographical advantage, even if the Northern Border Legion wanted to launch a major counterattack and venture deeper, it would be challenging.
The man smiled, "Rest assured. Xiao Bai will keep an eye on you for the next period, and all you need to do is resist the erosion of necrotic energy. Those necrotic beasts won't appear."
Su Ping raised his eyebrows, "Are you going to eradicate them all?"
The man shook his head,
"The Tomb of Heaven is vast, and it's filled with necrotic energy. Even I, being here, would be affected if I went to the deepest part.
Of course, if all those things appeared before me, I could easily take care of them without wasting much time.
But the Tomb of Heaven's influence is vast, and while necrotic beasts generally lack intelligence, the higher-level hidden existences aren't stupid. They won't dare to approach.
Moreover, you should understand the uniqueness of the Tomb of Heaven. Even if we eliminate them all, they will return after some time. There's no need to waste that time."
Each stage of life has its tasks.
Obviously, the entire Northern Border Legion was resisting the ghost tide of the Tomb of Heaven. Perhaps the Holy Dragon Legend could complete this task without distractions, but as he said, it would take too much time, and it would be challenging to eradicate them completely. They would return after some time.
This person's identity wouldn't allow him to stay in the North forever.
Su Ping nodded, and then suddenly, as if remembering something, he spoke up:
"By the way, if I come out later, could you ask White Master to help me with a small favor?"
The man looked at Su Ping, "What favor?"
"According to Lord Leng, there's a Supreme Evil Spirit Sword behind this ghost tide, and I need the remains of a sword-type companion beast as a resource for my companion beast's evolution.
That Supreme Evil Spirit Sword would be perfect!"
Su Ping looked at him expectantly.
The man was taken aback, "You need the remains of a sword-type companion beast? And you have such a peculiar evolution requirement?"
However, after expressing his curiosity, he paused and said,
"It's not a big deal. When you come out, Xiao Bai and you can figure out a way together. But if you want it, I have a better one for you."
Upon hearing this, Su Ping blinked. He, of course, knew what the man was referring to.
Master Yin Luo had previously shared this secret with him.
The Dragon Slayer Sword? According to rumors, it was the remains of a legendary sword-type companion beast.
Seeing Su Ping's expression, the man smiled,
"From your reaction, you must know. It's the Dragon Slayer Sword's hull, the companion beast of that Huang Fu Qing fellow."
Hearing the owner himself speak of this, Su Ping became curious and asked,
"I've heard about the Dragon Slayer Sword before, but about its companion beast..."
The man didn't mind and spoke frankly,
"Back then, Huang Fu Qing had some conflicts with Dragon City, and he strongly disagreed with the Dragon Nation's symbol of companion beasts. However, this fellow had exceptional talent,
and the Dragon Slayer Sword was a special evolution he cultivated. It could absorb the souls of dragons to enhance itself and was extremely lethal to dragons, making it the natural enemy of the dragon nation."
The man had specially bred this creature to deal with me. If you're interested, you can visit Dragon City after your return. Elder Zhu has quite a collection of records about him.
Even after his death, his legacy remains, including his inheritance and the breeding method for the Dragon Slayer Sword."
Upon hearing this, Su Ping's eyes lit up, but he soon scratched his head,
"If I were to use this person's Companion Beast and breeding technique..."
The man smiled,
"Although the Dragon Slayer Sword is of high quality, in reality, even after promotion, it's quite ordinary among legendary Companion Beasts. Its power is only significant when facing the Dragon Clan.
Moreover, the breeding process is extremely costly, and the value-for-money is average. Its actual worth isn't as high, purely due to Huang Fu Qing's exceptional skills.
Furthermore, with Companion Beasts, although they are relatively equal to Beastmasters, the Beastmaster is the one who makes the decisions. There's no distinction between good and bad; it depends on the Beastmaster."
He showed no concern and had no apprehensions about the Dragon Slayer Sword.
Indeed, this was the man who had slain that person back then, so how could he possibly fear the Companion Beast bred by him?
Su Ping tightened his clothes as a cold wind seemed to seep through his bones, affecting even his spiritual power.
They had entered the Bone Desert, the realm of the Tomb of Heaven.
The eerie and chilling necrotic energy was indeed unbearable.
The Saint Dragon Legend beside him showed no intention of taking action but seemed lost in thought, reminiscing with a hint of regret,
"Speaking of which, it was Huang Fu Qing who led the complete purge of the Tomb of Heaven. What a pity, this fellow was too stubborn and loved to nitpick..."
"..."
As the two chatted, it seemed the Saint Dragon Legend's words were true.
Along the way, aside from constantly warding off the infiltrating necromantic energy, they didn't encounter a single high-level necromantic creature.
It was a desolate land, akin to a dead zone.
At most, they saw only ordinary and elite-level creatures wandering in this barren land.
Finally, after over a hundred people had trudged through the cold wind and snow for about two hours, the distant white world turned dark.
The necrotic energy transformed into a dark mist, enveloping the entire world.
Even at the edge, Su Ping could see the tombs and massive tombstones forming a wall-like city of tombstones.
In the darkness, the group once again slowly entered.
Once inside, the Saint Dragon Legend remained silent, and a vast and terrifying spiritual power enveloped not only Su Ping but also everyone from the Tomb of Heaven's forces.
This highly pure necrotic energy was so potent that even resisting it for an extended period could significantly reduce one's lifespan.
However, in the darkness, the hidden presence seemed to sense the unwelcome intruders.
Before them, a passage suddenly appeared.
"What a show-off!"
Following the passage, they slowly reached the end, where the dense darkness enveloped them:
It was a massive black monument and a tomb resembling a small mountain.
Clearly, they had arrived at the true Tomb of Heaven!
Su Ping closed his eyes, and the Tomb of Heaven mark he had previously stored in the Universal Spirit Codex reappeared.
For a moment, the whispering sound by his ear made him frown.
Despite this, he leaped down from the White Tiger and looked up at the towering stone monument, resembling a cliff.
On the monument, there was a sword seal indentation,
With a thought, the Heavenly Tomb Sword Seal reappeared in his hand...
...
Just as Su Ping's footsteps reached this spot,
On the distant shore across the ocean,
In the strange mausoleum of the Eagle Kingdom,
A sinister voice echoed,
"They've come, finally! I can feel it..."
(End of Chapter)
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