Chapter 63: Revelation

Chapter 63: Revelation

Back then, Wenjun Long continued onward, seemingly ignoring Yao Shens question. There wasnt just one artifact sequestered within the lowest level of the Serenity Mountainhold, no. And indeed, it was the second artifact that the former Elder was after. N0v3lTr0ve served as the original host for this chapter's release on N0v3l--B1n.

A dwarven treasure? Yao Shen immediately caught on, as his expression deepened into a frown.

Thankfully, the Elder in question wasnt privy to that secret. But from that alone, you can imagine its value.

What was it? Yao Shen finally asked as his curiosity got the best of him. There were very few artifacts that could trigger a Soul Emperors intrigue and a true dwarven artifact definitely qualified to be one of them.

A ring, Wenjun Long answered with a regretful sigh. It has been so long, yet I remember the day the Elder betrayed our Divine Mountain Sect with such vivid detail. An explosion so loud, it felt as if the very heavens were collapsing. The panicked cries of disciples and the frantic calls for reinforcements called out by Guardians and Elders alike. And the destruction left in the demons wake, his methods so strange and bizarre that I, the cultivator who would go on to become Patriarch of the Sect, trembled in my boots.

A heavy silence befell the hall as both Yao Shen and Kang Long reflected on the former Patriarchs words. Fear was no stranger to one that walked the path of a cultivator but for one who had, in the past, carried the responsibility of the entire Divine Mountain Sect on his back for him to admit that he was afraid of another cultivator was almost taboo.

Uncle, you hadnt even reached the rank of Nascent Soul back then-

No, Wenjun Long unhesitatingly cut off Kang Longs almost instinctive attempt to defend his prestige. Perhaps you, his gaze shifted to Yao Shen, will understand the nature of the demons unnatural power, if you ever have the misfortune of encountering a true demonic path cultivator. The power they gain by sacrificing their own humanity.

Yao Shen understood the subtleties of Wenjun Longs comment, his allusion to the Modern Sects ideals clashing with the Demonic Paths.

If such a day arrives, righteousness shall prevail, Yao Shen simply replied, his words devoid of the slightest hint of fear.

Considering that you are willing to unseal it, the threat shouldnt be immediate in nature, Yao Shen answered after carefully considering the situation.

The threat is directed only to those that try to exert their own dominion over the artifact. As long as you do not approach it with intent to subdue it, no harm will come to you, Kang Long explained, though his gaze remained wary as he gazed at the cauldron.

Yao Shen also understood why this explanation was so generously being offered to him. Both Wenjun Long and Kang Long recognized the threat posed by the artifact, but they werent certain if it had the ability to outright kill him.

If he survived, then they would have to deal with the onslaught of an enraged Soul Emperor in the center of their own sect. Regardless of the victor, the casualties would be immense.

I see. Unseal it and then I will make my decision, Yao Shen confirmed, his expression hardening as he braced himself to use his Human Dao Domain at a moments notice.

Very well, Wenjun Long assented and then both he and Kang Long moved towards the cauldron with almost wary steps.

A drop of blood trickled down Kang Longs index finger and landed upon the cauldrons surface, causing a loud sizzle to sound out as the intricate greater runescript running across the cauldrons surface slowly began to dim.

A few long minutes later, both Wenjun Long and Kang Long stood on opposite ends of the cauldron, lifting its lid with a mighty effort.

Yao Shen had been prepared for an attack to come flying out of the cauldron and equally ready for an explosion but

For his Human Sight to trigger on its own was beyond even his expectations.