Checking in for 100,000 Years Chapter 1005 1005: They Want the Two of Us as Cannon Fodder
Previously on Checking in for 100,000 Years...
My sword in hand, I live; its destruction means my doom.
These were the words Ye Yun's master from the Dragon God Sect imparted a hundred thousand years ago.
If the sword itself ceases to exist, then naturally, the master is no more.
Alternatively, one might say,
Back then, on the Cangnan Continent, following a calamity that befell the Dragon God Sect...
This White Dragon Sword might have ended up in the possession of another disciple.
This disciple, disguised as a Black Ming Divine Spider, managed to survive and subsequently journeyed to the Divine Land via the Ancient Road to Heaven.
The Divine Land, however, is hardly a sanctuary.
This very disciple also met a disastrous end, and the White Dragon Sword was fortuitously lost in a river.
Eventually, it was discovered by an elderly street vendor.
Fortunately, the sword's quality had degraded so severely that it remained unsold until this time.
It was at this juncture that Ye Yun and Gu Anran chanced upon it.
Initially, Ye Yun harbored hopes of acquiring a fine treasure.
Unexpectedly,
He found his master's memento.
Upon beholding the object that brought back a flood of memories, how could Ye Yun's heart not feel heavy?
"Senior brother, you appear troubled. Does seeing it remind you of master?"
Gu Anran, having sobered from the wine, widened her beautiful eyes and gazed intently at Ye Yun.
"It's nothing."
Ye Yun offered a gentle smile.
Gu Anran's eyes fixed on the White Dragon Sword, and then, her expression shifted dramatically as she retrieved a scabbard from her storage ring.
She proceeded to sheathe the White Dragon Sword back into its scabbard.
Witnessing this action, Ye Yun experienced an indescribable sense of warmth.
Although the young junior sister had lost her memories, this gesture seemed to convey a profound, silent reverence for their master.
Ye Yun let out a soft sigh.
Disregarding the sword's grade entirely, he solemnly secured it onto his back.
Upon his eventual return to the Cangnan Continent, Ye Yun intended to inter this sword at his master’s gravesite.
"I wonder if master's grave is still there?"
A sudden thought surfaced in Ye Yun's mind.
If the grave were empty,
it might indicate that his master, too, had transformed into a Black Ming Divine Spider and quietly made their way to the Divine Land.
The establishment of a grave might well have been a formality performed by later generations.
"Senior Brother, where shall we proceed next?"
Gu Anran inquired.
"Let's simply wander for a bit..."
Ye Yun replied softly.
Gu Anran nodded, understanding her senior brother's somber mood, and refrained from further questions.
The two walked side-by-side, proceeding down the street.
Unbeknownst to them,
they arrived at a vast, open square.
This square teemed with activity, where numerous cultivators from various cultivation realms were organized into groups of differing sizes.
"Senior Brother, are they all making their way to the Gray Mist Sea?"
Gu Anran asked in a low voice.
"Most likely!"
Recalling fragments of a conversation he'd overheard between two individuals in the restaurant, Ye Yun nodded slightly.
Where great rewards lie, the brave will flock. Even in a modest town like Yunxiao City, so many cultivators have been galvanized into action.
One could only imagine,
how many individuals across the entire Daluo Region would be assembling into groups to venture towards the Gray Mist Sea.
It is safe to assert,
that this represents a significant event within the Daluo Region.
It's even conceivable that cultivators from other ancient regions might be drawn to the Gray Mist Sea.
"Would the two of you be interested in joining our party?"
Two men, both at the True God stage, approached with a remarkably courteous inquiry.
"We are not interested."
Gu Anran promptly declined.
One of the men, after a cursory appraisal of their appearances, scowled and grumbled audibly, "A True God Realm First Level and a True God Realm Third Level – what right do they have to be so haughty?"
"What? Are you dissatisfied?"
Ye Yun let out a cold chuckle, his gaze narrowing slightly.
An intangible aura of killing intent emanated from his eyes, sharp as a drawn sword.
The two men recoiled, sensing that this youth clad in white was not someone to be trifled with, and they quickly withdrew.
"Senior Brother..."
Gu Anran glanced around and then displayed a peculiar expression.
"Junior Sister, voice whatever is on your mind!"
Ye Yun stated impassively.
"Senior Brother, I've realized we are the lowest-ranked individuals here. It's rather strange that anyone would even extend an invitation..."
Gu Anran remarked, a hint of amusement tinged with bewilderment in her voice.
While she knew her senior brother possessed formidable strength, their actual cultivation levels were undeniable and easily overlooked.
"Perhaps the invitation was merely to utilize us as cannon fodder!"
Ye Yun declared with hearty laughter.
"Senior Brother, do you believe that if we decline one team, others might still approach us?"
Gu Anran inquired with evident curiosity.
"There might still be a few."
Ye Yun offered an ambiguous response.
Visibly unconvinced, Gu Anran took Ye Yun's arm and guided him deeper into the bustling square.
As they proceeded, no one approached them.
It seemed that by spurning that initial team, the others had also lost interest.
Perhaps,
Several formidable teams, typically headed by cultivators in the Divine Monarch Realm with a scarcity of True God-stage experts, were present. These exceptionally powerful groups paid no heed to the two young monks, viewing them as insignificant. After several moments of deliberation, the two monks found themselves overlooked. Gu Anran, feeling a touch of unease, voiced her thoughts to her senior brother. "Senior brother, since I cannot sense any particular aura at the moment, perhaps we could try our fortune in the Gray Mist Sea?" Ye Yun, with a smile, readily agreed. "Indeed, little sister, as you wish!" Having never encountered the Gray Mist Sea before, Ye Yun was amenable to exploring it, anticipating the possibility of discovering something unexpected. Thus, a partnership between senior brother and junior sister was formed. After ascertaining the location of the Gray Mist Sea, Ye Yun guided Gu Anran to a teleportation array within Yunxiao City. Upon payment of the requisite spirit stones, the teleportation array shimmered, and the pair vanished. The Gray Mist Sea, situated in the northwest of the Daluo Region, marks the boundary between the Daluo and Black Abyss Regions. In stark contrast to the Daluo Region, the Black Abyss Region is characterized by desolate mountains, perilous waters, and a sparse population. The enigmatic Gray Mist Sea, sprawling across a vast expanse, predominantly lies within the Black Abyss Region, with a smaller portion extending into the Daluo Region. Approximately a thousand miles east of the Gray Mist Sea, a modest city stands. Currently, the city is aglow with ceaseless light as cultivators emerge in succession from the teleportation array. Most of these cultivators depart the city without delay, heading directly towards the Gray Mist Sea. ... After navigating through various passages, Ye Yun and Gu Anran found themselves positioned on a small elevation, a hundred miles distant from the Gray Mist Sea. Ye Yun, hands clasped behind his back, surveyed the distant panorama. A ribbon of gray mist lay coiled upon the faraway horizon. This mist, long and slender, resembled a colossal dragon stretching across the landscape. Wave after wave of individuals plunged into the Gray Mist Sea. "Senior Brother, shall we proceed?" Gu Anran eagerly inquired, drawing her sword and pointing towards the Gray Mist Sea. "Yes!" Ye Yun confirmed with a smile. Their figures blurred as they swiftly ascended, flying towards the periphery of the gray mist. The mist drifted lazily when suddenly, figures emerged in a state of disarray from within its depths. Among them, a young man in the Fifth Layer of the True God Realm spotted Ye Yun and Gu Anran. He waved frantically and shouted, "Leave quickly! The Gray Mist Sea is infested with exceptionally ferocious blood-colored demons that specifically target cultivators in the True God stage!"