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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 snow that had been falling for days finally ceased in the early morning.
The dark clouds parted, and the dawn's light emerged from the eastern land, bringing warmth to the frozen world once more.
Countless soldiers of the Northern Border Legion, who had been burdened by darkness in their hearts, felt a sense of relief they couldn't quite explain.
However, what they didn't know was that while they breathed a sigh of relief, the upper echelons of the entire Northern Border Legion, all the high-ranking officials, had their hearts racing.
Beyond the outskirts of Anling City, in the wilderness closest to the Heavenly Tomb, a small hill stood with over a hundred figures gathered.
The high-ranking officers of the Northern Border Legion held their breath, gazing at the figure before them.
Even those who had heard Su Ping speak that night were surprised to see the person standing before them.
The tall and proud figure stood atop the solitary cliff, like an eternal evergreen pine.
This figure was distant from all of them.
Yet, this very person now had a faint smile on their lips, their gaze passing over the crowd, even moving away from Su Ping to rest momentarily on Su Anyong, standing beside him.
Su Ping had never seen his father looking so pleased and surprised.
Even though the night before, this old man had come to find him and had already met this person once.
Finally, Saint Dragon Legend's gaze shifted to the group of a hundred people behind them, the Heavenly Tomb Beastmaster Force.
The leader, Li Feng, and the deputy captains all stood tall and proud.
Saint Dragon Legend spoke:
"You all should know where you're headed and what you're about to face!
You are the heroes of the Dragon Kingdom. I have no interest in what's inside the Heavenly Tomb. My only request is that how Su Ping enters, he must exit 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 Kingdom. They will receive the highest level of welfare and benefits!
If you have children or nephews, their first contracted beast after awakening will be guaranteed to be an Emperor-ranked beast cub! I will ensure their entire breeding and training path is planned!"
Nothing is more important than tangible benefits.
However, upon hearing these words, Li Feng's excited, flushed face calmed, and he stepped forward from the front of the line:
"Report! Even without the benefits, we will do our utmost to protect Master Su's life! Rest assured, sir!"
Clearly, it wasn't just about the benefits.
After spending so much time together, Su Ping knew that the members of the Heavenly Tomb Special Beastmaster Force were genuine soldiers with a strong sense of self.
They were also willing to sacrifice everything for their country.
Although these words of dedication made Su Ping feel a little embarrassed.
Nonetheless, this was a sincere gesture from them.
And the figures behind him felt the same way.
Saint Dragon Legend smiled faintly, not saying a word, but Su Anyong beside him cursed:
"Nonsense! Why should those who sacrifice their lives for their country be denied benefits? Li Feng, why are you standing out here? 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 position.
Saint Dragon Legend spoke:
"Alright, I understand your determination, and I believe in your loyalty. But, as Instructor Su said, the Dragon Kingdom will never let any warrior who has given their all feel disappointed.
Your mission is not only to protect Su Ping's life but also to possibly eradicate the source of the Northern Ghost Tide! Each and every one of you is a hero!"
The word 'hero' was the most fitting badge of honor for these individuals who valued their country and nation above their own lives.
Saint Dragon Legend turned his gaze back to Su Ping:
"Su Ping, are you ready?"
Su Ping nodded.
Saint Dragon Legend glanced at the others, and then a beam of light appeared, and a small yet exquisite figure once again materialized beside Su Ping.
The white treasure cat jumped onto Su Ping's shoulder, its petite and graceful body lightly brushing his earlobe with its long tail before hopping down to the ground.
As it approached, its tiny body suddenly grew in mid-air.
Everyone's eyes widened in awe.
It was a White Tiger.
In the snowy white expanse, a solitary figure stood out with its dark, mysterious markings. Su Ping had encountered White Tigers before, but this one was different.
He recalled the Jianghai Legion's martial arts tournament, where he had witnessed the Ice-Scaled White Tiger, a powerful beast with an aura of frost and ice. But the White Tiger before him now lacked the intense ice energy and icy fur; instead, it exuded a simple, unassuming presence.
Yet, this very White Tiger emanated an indescribable sense of sacred inviolability. It was as if a profound and mighty force, beyond mere energy, floated beneath its surface.
The White Tiger.
One of the legendary Heavenly Four Spirits, it stood alongside the Vermilion Bird in ancient myths and legends, the true sovereign of the Jin System.
Su Ping was aware that the White Elder before him likely hadn't reached the mythical status of the legends. But the subtle aura and profound energy hinted at something more, explaining why the Mountain Lord of the Ten Thousand Mountains had been so wary of such an adorable little cat.
There was indeed a reason for it.
"Cold Ao, you stay here and lead the troops. I'll go ahead!" Saint Dragon Legend waved his hand and leaped down from the cliff.
Ten minutes later, Saint Dragon Legend and his party headed north toward the frozen wasteland.
Perched atop the White Tiger, which stood over three meters tall and resembled a small elephant, Su Ping felt a bit awkward. As he watched the Saint Dragon Legend stride ahead, he couldn't help but speak up:
"Saint Dragon, I think I'll get down and walk from here. We're about to enter the White Bone Wasteland, right?"
The White Bone Wasteland.
The outskirts of Heavenly Tomb.
This was a restricted area permeated by necrotic energy. Upon reaching this place, the overwhelming presence of deathly energy made it unbearable for beast tamers.
It was this very terrain advantage that made it challenging for the Northern Border Legion to launch a full-scale counterattack, even if they wanted to venture deeper.
The man smiled reassuringly. "Don't worry. Little White will keep an eye on you for a while, and all you need to do is resist the necrotic energy's corrosion. Those necromantic beasts won't appear."
Su Ping raised his eyebrows. "Are you planning to eradicate these things entirely?"
The man shook his head. "Heavenly Tomb covers an extensive area, and it's filled with necrotic energy. Even if I reach its deepest parts, I'll still be affected to some extent.
Of course, if all those beasts were to appear before us, I could easily take care of them without wasting any time."
Su Ping nodded. "But the scope of Heavenly Tomb is vast, and while those necromantic beasts might not be the brightest, the high-level hidden entities aren't foolish either. They wouldn't dare come close."
The man continued, "Moreover, given Heavenly Tomb's unique nature, you should understand that even if we eliminate them all, they'll return after some time. There's no need to waste our time on that."
Every stage has its tasks and challenges.
Clearly, the Northern Border Legion's struggle against the Heavenly Tomb's ghost tide was one such task. While the Saint Dragon Legend could handle it with ease, spending just a little time to clear them out, as he said, it would still be a waste of time, and it was challenging to eradicate them completely.
A figure of his stature couldn't afford to be tied down to the Northern Border indefinitely.
Su Ping nodded, then suddenly seemed to remember something and spoke up:
"By the way, after I come out, could you do me a small favor?"
The man turned to Su Ping. "What kind of favor?"
"According to Cold Lord, there's a Supreme Evil Spirit Sword behind this ghost tide. I need the remains of a sword-type pet beast as a cultivation resource and material. 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 pet beast? And you have such a peculiar evolution requirement?"
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However, after making his request, he paused, thinking for a moment before explaining:
"It's not a big deal. When I come out, you and Little White can figure something out together. But if you want, I do have something better that I can give you."
Upon hearing this, Su Ping blinked, well aware of what the man was referring to.
Previously, Master Yin Luo had shared this secret with him.
The Dragon Slayer Sword? According to rumors, it had reached the legendary rank of a sword-type pet beast.
Noticing Su Ping's reaction, the man smiled. "From your expression, I can tell you know about it. It's the pet beast that once belonged to that fellow, Huangfu Qing, the Dragon Slayer Sword's body."
Hearing the owner himself talking about this, Su Ping became curious and asked, "I've heard about the Dragon Slayer Sword before, but..."
The man didn't mind and spoke frankly. "Back then, Huangfu Qing had some disagreements with Dragon City. He strongly disagreed with the Dragon Clan being our country's symbol of pet beasts. But this fellow had exceptional talent.
As for the Dragon Slayer Sword, it was a special evolution he cultivated. That thing could absorb the Dragon Clan's dragon souls to enhance itself, and it was extremely lethal against the Dragon Clan. It was their nemesis."
This is the man who was specifically bred to deal with me. If you're interested, you can visit Dragon City when you return. Zhu Laotou has many records of him.
Even after his death, he left behind some legacies, including his inheritance and the breeding method of the Dragon Slayer Sword."
As soon as these words were spoken, Su Ping's eyes lit up, but soon he scratched his head, deep in thought.
"If I were to use his companion beast and breeding method..."
The man smiled, "Although the Dragon Slayer Sword is of high rank, in reality, even after promotion, it's just average among legendary companion beasts. Its power is only effective against the Dragon Clan."
"Moreover, the breeding process is extremely costly, with low value for money. It's purely because Huangfu Qing is skilled."
"And with companion beasts, although they are said to be on equal terms with their tamers, it's the tamers who truly make the decisions. These evolved companion beasts have no distinction between good and bad; it depends on the tamer."
He showed no concern about the Dragon Slayer Sword, nor did he have any apprehensions.
But of course, the man who could slay that person back then wouldn't be afraid of the companion beast he bred. Su Ping tightened his clothes, as a cold wind seemed to seep through his bones, even his spiritual power was greatly affected.
They entered the Bone Desert, within the realm of the Heavenly Tomb.
This eerie and sinister death energy was indeed hard to bear.
Your Name], was standing beside the Saint Dragon Legend, who showed no intention of intervening. Instead, he seemed lost in thought, reminiscing with regret:
"Back then, it was Huangfu Qing who thoroughly cleared this Heavenly Tomb. What a shame, this guy's temperament is too rigid, always seeking extremes..."
"..."
As the Saint Dragon Legend spoke, it was indeed as he said.
Along the way, besides having to constantly ward off the infiltrating undead energy, they didn't even see a single high-level undead creature.
It was desolate, like a wasteland.
At most, there were some ordinary and elite-level creatures wandering in this barren land.
After over a hundred people marched through the cold wind and ice for about two hours, the distant snowy landscape finally turned dark.
The undead energy transformed into a dark mist, enveloping the world within.
Even at the edge, Su Ping could see the tombs, massive gravestones, forming a city-like fortress of graves.
In the darkness, they slowly entered once more.
The Saint Dragon Legend said no more, his immense and terrifying spiritual power not only resisted but also protected the Heavenly Tomb Legion within.
This highly concentrated death energy, even with resistance, would eventually shorten one's lifespan.
However, in the darkness, the hidden presence seemed to sense the unwelcome visitors.
Before their eyes, a giant black tombstone appeared.
"Playing tricks!"
Despite the words, they followed the path, reaching the end where the dense darkness enveloped:
It was a giant black tombstone, and a grave like a small hill.
Clearly, the true Heavenly Tomb had arrived! Su Ping closed his eyes, and the Heavenly Grave Mark he had previously recorded in the All Spirit Compendium was retrieved.
In an instant, the whispers in his ears seemed solid, causing his brows to furrow.
Even so, he still leaped from the White Tiger's body, gazing up at the giant tombstone like a cliff.
On the tombstone, the Sword Seal appeared in his hand...
...
Just as Su Ping's footsteps reached here,
Across the vast ocean,
In the strange mausoleum of the Eagle Kingdom,
A sinister voice echoed:
"Finally, they've come! I can feel it..."
(End of Chapter)
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