Heavenly Ascension Chronicles Chapter 960: The Spirit Realm's Enigmatic Fog - Novel Cool

Chapter 960: The Spirit Realm's Enigmatic Fog

Chapter 960: The Spirit Realm's Enigmatic Fog

Xu Shaoye couldn't understand the man's words, yet he somehow grasped their meaning. To his horror, he realized he was wearing a dark green official robe, and all the people around him had vanished!

A sense of panic gripped him, along with a deep-seated fear. He didn't understand the vision before him, but the man ahead kept urging him on.

He wanted to turn back and run, but deep down, he knew that if he didn't follow, something terrible might happen. So, he forced himself to move forward.

After climbing a small hill, the man waved his dust brush as if shooing away a fly, urging Xu Shaoye to move ahead. He took two steps forward, noticed he wasn't keeping up, and wanted to turn back. But at the sides of the slope stood two indistinct figures of warriors, one carrying a golden melon hammer on his shoulder and the other holding a short axe, both seemingly staring at him.

Swallowing hard, Xu Shaoye followed the side door of the grand hall into the palace gates, walking along the long road ahead. Along the way, several lantern-bearing figures joined the procession.

Terrified, he kept his head down, afraid to look around or speak, just walking forward. After passing through the first palace gate, he saw a square filled with rows of warriors holding ceremonial weapons, all standing motionless like statues.

He stole a glance and quickly averted his eyes, then walked a bit further. Ahead, an upward-sloping path appeared, and the group slowed down, as if someone was checking something ahead. He could finally catch his breath.

But before he could relax, a furious voice rang out from above: "This man impersonates a court official! Behead him!"

After a moment, a sharp, thin voice followed: "Another impersonator of a court official! This is an insult to His Majesty! Push him down and behead him!"

"Behead!"

"Behead!"

"Behead!"

The voices from above continued, one after the other. Xu Shaoye was stunned to see a person being pushed down, only to recognize his companion's face. But at that moment, they displayed no outcry, their expressions blank.

After being pushed to the base of the stairway, the warriors raised their swords and, in an instant, a familiar head fell to the ground. Xu Shaoye shuddered.

Immediately after, over a dozen people kneeling nearby were beheaded one by one, their bodies severed at the neck, lying in a pool of blood.

Xu Shaoye caught a whiff of blood, feeling nauseous. He dared not make a sound, only covering his mouth to suppress the urge to vomit.

Just then, as the procession moved forward, he noticed that no one was ahead. It was his turn to go up, and a voice called out, "Why aren't you coming up for the inspection?"

Everyone present turned to look at him, creating an eerie atmosphere.

Xu Shaoye trembled, but at that moment, he heard two loud beats from outside, like the sound of drums. The people seemed to be looking towards the grand hall.

He couldn't stay any longer and ran back without hesitation. Though they stared coldly at him, none pursued. The warriors on the square began to move towards him, but before they took a few steps, the entire procession parted, and a figure rushed forward, grabbing the terrified and struggling Xu Shaoye. "Get off me! Get off me! Move away, you!"

The person held him down, saying, "Xu Shaoye, it's me."

Xu Shaoye looked at the speaker and was overjoyed to see it was Mr. Qiao. He sobbed with relief, "Mr. Qiao, Mr. Qiao, it's you! It's so good to see you..."

Mr. Qiao apologized and, lifting Xu Shaoye under his arm, they ran swiftly away. Despite their speed, Mr. Qiao maintained a steady pace, ensuring Xu Shaoye's comfort and even allowing him to speak.

"Mr. Qiao, what... what are these things?"

Mr. Qiao replied, "This is called the Spirit Realm abroad, but in our country, it's known as the 'Phantom Realm.' What we're witnessing is likely a reenactment of past events, but we've become personally involved. Xu Shaoye, do you know about illusions?"

"Yes, I've seen them. I've experienced similar situations in the simulated scenarios created by field creatures."

"The Phantom Realm is somewhat similar, but they don't rely on field creatures. It's more like a combination of anomalies and esoteric rituals. Here, some things defy logic. When they want to kill you, you might not even be able to resist."

Recalling the previous scene, Xu Shaoye shuddered again. He anxiously asked, "Mr. Qiao, we've escaped, but what about the others?"

Mr. Qiao shook his head. "Let's take care of ourselves first." The others didn't have the same spiritual strength as Xu Shaoye and could only remain trapped in the Phantom Realm.

However, Mr. Qiao wouldn't abandon Xu Shaoye. Xu Shaoye's uncle had said he didn't care about his nephew's life, but if Mr. Qiao had left him behind, he probably wouldn't have minded investigating his negligence.

Mr. Qiao also offered a few words of comfort, "Xu Shaoye, don't worry. Not everyone will be trapped. Take that teacher Fan, for example. He's capable and I didn't see him. Either he didn't enter this place or he found a way to hide."

"This, is this really..." Xu Shaoye was about to say something when his face suddenly turned to horror. "Mr. Qiao, look ahead."

Mr. Qiao looked forward and saw a team of five mounted warriors, fully clad in iron armor from head to toe. His expression changed.

"Elite Cavalry..."

These were equivalent to third-limit elite warriors. In the Phantom Realm, each one could be a formidable opponent, and now there was an entire team of them.

He made a swift decision, saying, "Xu Shaoye, you stay back. These people are powerful, and I might not be able to protect you for a while."

With a flick of his hand, he flung Xu Shaoye away. The latter rolled on the ground and then scrambled to his feet, running away.

Mr. Qiao's expression turned solemn as he assumed a stance, staring at the team of horsemen. Even though these might be illusions, if he were killed here, it would be a real death.

The team of warriors immediately spurred their horses forward, forming a wide horizontal line as they galloped towards him. Initially, when the warriors halted, it seemed manageable, but as they charged, the five riders exuded the momentum of a thousand armies, as if they could crush everything in their path into a pulp.

Mr. Qiao's breathing quickened, and just as he prepared to fight with all his might, a loud boom echoed through the night. A dazzling flash of light seemed to pass through the darkness, and the five cavalrymen were instantly torn apart, their bodies and horses exploding into countless fragments.

Mr. Qiao shielded his face as debris from the shattered remains flew towards him, propelled by a powerful gust of wind. Then, the remnants scattered outwards.

After the surge of air passed, he looked again, and there was no sign of the Elite Cavalry. All that remained were scattered bones on the ground.

He lifted his head and looked ahead.

A tall figure, cloaked and hooded, was approaching him. A red scarf was tied around her neck, fluttering in the swirling air currents. As she drew closer, the once-grand palace complex gradually lost its majestic splendor, becoming dilapidated and decayed.

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Xu Shaoye realized he was lying amidst a pile of dry bones. He cursed and pushed himself up, but the dust that flew into his face made him cough repeatedly.

Mr. Qiao watched as the approaching figure drew near, took a deep breath, and said, "I am Qiao Qianli from Longyou Province. Thank you for saving us. May I ask who you are?"

Chen Chuan approached and said, "I'm Chen. Where did you come from?" He had noticed someone else entering when he arrived, possibly due to the ritual's influence upon entry.

Mr. Qiao realized that this person must have entered through the official entrance. Uncertain of the man's attitude, he hesitated to answer.

Xu Shaoye stepped forward and said, "We came through the path opened by the Longyou Province Adventuring Party. Did you see my uncle on the way? He's the Inspector General of Longyou Province, and he's here too."

Chen Chuan glanced at him. This person was a bit clever, fearing that he might be a threat. So, he introduced himself first. However, he didn't care about others being here; this place wasn't his, and others' abilities to enter were their own business.

Before coming, he had checked Longyou Province's situation. There was only one martial artist here, named Xu Mutang, who held no official position. Inspector General was merely a title.

"Did Mr. Xu come as well? I didn't see him when I arrived."

"I'm Mr. Xu's bodyguard from Longyou Province. This time, I'm escorting them on an expedition, but I didn't expect this situation."

Chen Chuan asked further and learned that they had entered with about three hundred people, all of whom had now scattered and disappeared. He advised, "Both of you, there are many dangers here. Don't run around recklessly. Find a place to hide first."

Mr. Qiao immediately assured him, "Thank you for saving us just now. We won't run around, and we won't disturb anything here."

Chen Chuan hummed in acknowledgment and walked towards the front where the main hall had appeared.

Xu Shaoye watched him walk away and said softly, "Mr. Qiao, that person..."

Mr. Qiao's voice filled with awe as he said, "He must be a martial artist too." He thought for a moment. "So young and with the surname Chen... could it be..."

His heart skipped a beat. Could it be him?

Recently, the news from Jinbei Province Central City had been a hot topic, and the Defense Commissioner of Jinbei Province had become well-known, especially for his active consciousness in the Jinbei Province Municipal Parliament. This had put the Longyou Province Municipal Parliament on high alert, seeking ways to enhance their own active consciousness. The commotion caused by this had been quite significant.

He hoped that if it was indeed this person, there wouldn't be any conflict with Old Master Xu... He wondered which of these two was stronger?

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(End of Chapter)

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