Chapter 252: Mo Yuan's Tomb

Lu Bai streaked across the sky above the Longling Mountain Range like a bolt of lightning. Occasionally, he would spot a few True Masters Martial Dao and some True Master Golden Cores.

When these True Masters Martial Dao and True Master Golden Cores saw the golden streak of light speeding past high above them, their faces filled with apprehension. They only glanced at it for a moment before looking away.

Some even stopped in their tracks and moved far away to avoid it.

Within the Longling Mountain Range, aside from Longling Canyon which was occupied by the Wu and Great Li Countries, the remaining ten-thousand-li territory stretched from east to west. It was vast, held countless resources, and teemed with Demon Beasts.

It was perfectly normal for Golden Core Realm experts to appear here.

For instance, Foundation Establishment Cultivators who wanted to undergo Core Formation generally required a Creation Pill.

And the refining of a Creation Pill required certain rare herbs.

To refine a higher-grade pill, the herbs needed to be older, and such herbs could potentially be found in the Longling Mountain Range.

Meanwhile, Innate Martial Artists who wished to form a Blood Qi Golden Core usually needed the aid of a Tier Three Demon Beast Core.

After obtaining a Demon Beast Inner Core and cleansing it of the Demon Qi it contained, what remained was an extremely pure Blood Qi Inner Core. Consuming it would help an Innate Perfection Martial Artist step into the Alchemy Dao more easily.

Furthermore, the quality and attributes of the resulting Blood Qi Golden Core were closely related to the quality of the consumed Demon Beast Inner Core.

Take the Blazing Fire Lion, a Demon Beast from the Longling Mountain Range, for example. Consuming its inner core could imbue the resulting Blood Qi Golden Core with a Flame Attribute, causing a massive increase in power!

Lu Bai had already cultivated to Innate Realm Perfection.

He could now begin preparing to break through to the Golden Core Realm. The inner core of a Blazing Fire Lion was a decent match for his attributes and would complement his “Red Ming Celestial Patrol” technique.

Of course, it would be even better if he could find the inner core of an Ancient Exotic Beast or an Ancient Fierce Beast.

But after flying for a while, Lu Bai gradually noticed something odd.

The True Masters Martial Dao and True Master Golden Cores he encountered were all hurrying along. Regardless of where they came from, they were all speeding toward the eastern part of the Longling Mountain Range.

‘What’s over there?’

A trace of doubt flashed through Lu Bai’s mind.

Just then, he happened to spot three True Master Golden Cores in the distance, riding their swords toward the eastern part of the Longling Mountain Range.

An idea struck Lu Bai, and he flew toward them.

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“Senior Brother Lu, look over there! He’s so fast!”

The woman in a plain white Daoist Robe gazed at the streak of golden light in the distant sky and exclaimed in awe.

The middle-aged man in the center wore a black Daoist Robe, its cuffs embroidered with the Big Dipper in silver thread. With a calm expression, he stood on a broad, ancient sword, his hands clasped behind his back.

Upon hearing this, Lu Mingyuan frowned and warned, “Don’t stare. Some powerful seniors have eccentric tempers. A few wrong looks could land you in trouble.”

“Mm-hm.”

The female cultivator in the white robe nodded repeatedly.

The other, slightly younger man grinned and said, “Senior Brother Lu, this doesn’t look right. I think he’s coming for us.”

“Don’t panic!”

Lu Mingyuan’s heart sank, but he quickly calmed himself. “He’s not necessarily here to cause trouble. For now, let’s stop and move to the side.”

The three of them halted, turned slightly to the side, and stood with their arms lowered.

Within a few breaths, the golden light arrived before them. It didn’t pass by but stopped completely, revealing a tall and sturdy figure. A pair of enormous wings, shimmering with golden light, unfurled behind him, making him look like a celestial god!

“Greetings, Senior.”

Lu Mingyuan took a deep breath and bowed in salute.

The man and woman beside him quickly followed suit.

Although the tall man before them appeared young, once one stepped into the Alchemy Dao, their lifespan would increase dramatically.

Upon reaching the Nascent Soul Realm, one’s lifespan could reach seven or eight hundred years, or even a millennium.

Even a three-hundred-year-old might still look like a young man.

Generally speaking, unless someone displayed traits unique to a certain Cultivation Realm, it was difficult to accurately determine their level.

Alternatively, upon reaching the Returning Void Realm and cultivating a Primordial Spirit, one might be able to probe another’s cultivation with their Divine Sense.

Given the abilities and Body Technique speed Lu Bai had displayed, no True Master Golden Core could possibly gauge his true depth.

Lu Bai’s expression was calm. He gave a slight nod and asked, “What sect are you from?”

“I am Lu Mingyuan of the Wu Country’s Seven Stars Sect. These two are my junior brother and sister, Yun Yifeng and Su Muxue.”

Lu Mingyuan’s expression was respectful as he asked tentatively, “May I be so bold as to ask for Senior’s esteemed name?”

Lu Bai didn’t answer, instead continuing with his own question, “Where are you headed?”

Lu Mingyuan paused in thought for a moment.

Since the other party hadn’t answered, it clearly meant he was unwilling to say. It wouldn’t be appropriate to press the matter.

Lu Mingyuan replied, “We are heading to a great tomb in the Longling Mountain Range.”

“Oh?”

Lu Bai asked, “Tell me about it. What great tomb?”

Although Lu Mingyuan felt a little puzzled, he still answered, “Recently, a great tomb was discovered in the Longling Mountain Range. Rumor has it that it is Mo Yuan’s Tomb, who was the First True Monarch during the era of the ancient Desolate Emperor.”

“The First True Monarch, Mo Yuan?”

Lu Bai fell silent in contemplation. He had, of course, never heard of this person.

Lu Bai asked, “I’ve encountered many people heading east just now. Are they all after this person’s tomb?”

“Most likely.”

Lu Mingyuan nodded. “The Wu and Great Li Countries are the closest to this location. Some generals from the Border Army have already rushed over in advance, just waiting for the tomb to open so they can go inside and explore.”

Lu Bai, who was stationed at Longling Canyon, hadn’t heard about this.

However, on second thought, the soldiers and officers in Longling Canyon were all Innate Martial Artists.

Since it was the tomb of a Nascent Soul True Monarch, telling them about it would have been useless.

Lu Bai asked again, “Since it’s the tomb of a True Monarch, it will surely attract Nascent Soul Realm experts. You are only in the Golden Core Realm, so what are you going there for?”

“You may not be aware, Senior.”

Lu Mingyuan said, “News has spread that this great tomb is immense. It is divided into a main tomb and several side tombs. The tomb owner’s treasures are certainly buried in the main tomb, which is the primary target for the many True Monarch experts.”

As for the side tombs, those are generally places for True Master Golden Cores and True Masters Martial Dao to explore.”

Lu Bai nodded and asked another question, “What kind of treasures are in this great tomb to attract so many people?”

“I’m not sure of the specifics.”

Lu Mingyuan said, “However, some rumors have been circulating. Since it is Mo Yuan’s Tomb, it might contain a long-lost Ancient Exotic Treasure, the Execution Crossbow Cannon!”

“An Ancient Exotic Treasure!”

Lu Bai’s heart stirred.

He had heard from the Old Gambling Ghost about the so-called Thirty-Six Wondrous Treasures and Seventy-Two Exotic Treasures.

And now, he had actually found a clue to an Ancient Exotic Treasure!

Lu Bai continued to ask, “What’s the story behind this Execution Crossbow Cannon?”

Lu Mingyuan was slightly taken aback and thought to himself, ‘How does this Senior not know anything? Is he testing me?’

‘That must be it. The Execution Crossbow Cannon is world-renowned. Since this Senior is a Nascent Soul True Monarch, it’s impossible for him not to have heard of this Exotic Treasure.’

Lu Mingyuan cleared his throat and said, “The Execution Crossbow Cannon is an Exotic Treasure created by True Monarch Mo Yuan. It uses Top Grade Spirit Stones to store energy and fire a single Crossbow Arrow that can instantly kill a Nascent Soul Realm expert within ten zhang!”

It was precisely because of this Execution Crossbow Cannon that True Monarch Mo Yuan was known as the First True Monarch back in his time. The Mo Country, one of the current nations, is rumored to be descended from Mo Yuan’s lineage.”

Lu Bai was secretly astounded.

Instantly killing a Nascent Soul True Monarch within ten zhang!

‘What the hell did this guy invent? An RPG for the Cultivation Realm?’