Checking in for 100,000 Years Chapter 1052: Zhen Heavenly Jade Token

"Young Clan Chief, you absolutely must not take this calamitous crocodile out!"

The elder standing beside the Young Clan Chief was instantly terrified by the abrupt action and urgently grasped his sleeve, repeatedly trying to dissuade him.

"Don't worry, this calamitous crocodile has been largely subdued by me over the years..."

The young man clad in a blood robe shook his head with a smile, his demeanor utterly carefree.

"Young Clan Chief, even if this calamitous crocodile is subdued by you, it simply cannot be brought out. If those above discover this, it will spell disaster!"

The elder looked immensely frightened and continued his plea.

"What is there to be afraid of?

Am I the sort of person who doesn't understand the gravity of the situation?

Through the countless years, we have been doing our utmost to tame these calamitous crocodiles as the Town Heavenly God Alligator Clan! Although progress has been gradual, we have finally achieved some results, haven't we? The foolish members of the Dominant Blood Divine Alligator Clan are oblivious to this and have persistently vied with us!

Humph... This time they have secretly ventured outside, so I shall teach them a stern lesson!"

A cold glint flickered in the eyes of the young man in the blood robe as he sneered.

"The Young Clan Chief speaks the absolute truth; throughout the years, the Dominant Blood Divine Alligator Clan has been subdued by us and must harbor immense resentment. This time, perhaps there is some opportunity outside, and they intend to secretly obtain it to enhance their strength before challenging us..."

The elder emitted a soft sigh.

"Elder He, please be at ease.

I merely intend to startle them with the calamitous crocodile to make those fools understand. Such a fearsome calamitous crocodile, we, the Town Heavenly God Alligators, can tame it; they would be wise to remain humble like mere pups in the future!"

The young man in the blood robe declared with utter contempt.

Extending a hand, he infused a spell into the ice crystal.

The calamitous crocodile, previously sealed and motionless, suddenly moved its eyes, gazing at the young man in the blood robe.

"Master, what are your commands?"

The calamitous crocodile's voice was incredibly deep, emanating from within the ice crystal.

"Accompany me out for a short while; if I require your assistance, I will naturally permit you to act!"

The young man in the blood robe smiled with indifference.

With a sweep of his hand, three or four individuals clad in blood robes converged.

These were formidable fighters from the Town Heavenly God Alligator Clan, all positioned at the half-step God King Realm.

"Elder He, you shall remain here to maintain vigilance. We shall make a swift return..."

The young man in the blood robe gave a slight shrug and patted the elder's shoulder with a smile.

"Young Clan Chief, you can be assured that nothing will go awry here."

The elder responded with a smile.

The young man in the blood robe nodded, a haughty smirk gracing his features, and turned to ascend into the sky.

One of the blood-robed figures produced a spatial artifact, ensconced the ice crystal within it, and then all three soared skyward, following the young man in the blood robe.

The trio had departed not long before.

The disturbance created by the grand formation gradually subsided.

The blood-robed individuals, who had been diligently casting spells, appeared spent and settled down one by one to recuperate their Yuan Qi.

The elder, perceiving the stable situation below, also closed his eyes and commenced his cultivation.

Silence enveloped the surroundings.

Faintly... the sound of receding tides could be heard from a lake many leagues away.

Beneath the grand formation.

The massive ice crystals, varying in size with the calamitous crocodiles sealed within, also displayed size disparities.

Inside the largest ice crystal, the eyelid of a calamitous crocodile twitched, and a subtle, frigid gleam seemed to flash across its eye.

"It has been an extended period..."

An aged voice suddenly resonated from within the ice crystal.

This voice, though exceedingly soft, traversed the grand formation, reaching upward.

"The King of Calamitous Crocodiles has awakened!"

The elder's eyes snapped open, his countenance contorting with alarm; he was visibly quite tense.

"Quickly! Hasten!" he commanded, waving his arms urgently: "Expedite the activation of the grand formation and continue its sealing!"

"Understood!"

The surrounding blood-robed cultivators also appeared to sense the imminent peril, their expressions grave as they formed seals with their hands, injecting streaks of light into the grand formation.

"Hmph... you nefarious wretches shall face retribution sooner or later!"

The colossal King of Calamitous Crocodiles abruptly opened its eyes and directed a fierce glare towards the void above, uttering a cutting remark.

Swish swish swish...

Then, an unending cascade of light descended, permeating the ice crystal, and it slowly closed its eyes once more, seemingly resealed.

"That was an overwhelmingly perilous situation!"

Witnessing the terrifying entity resealed, the elder wiped beads of cold sweat from his brow and let out a profound sigh of relief.

Slipping in beside him like a phantom, a middle-aged man garbed in a blood-red robe materialized.

"Greetings, Clan Leader!"

Upon recognizing the newcomer, the elder immediately adopted a deferential posture, offering a respectful salute.

"Lately, the King of Disaster Crocodiles has been stirring with unusual frequency..."

Gazing downwards with eyes that held a profound calmness, the middle-aged man spoke softly.

"Clan Leader, should we escalate this matter and report it to our superiors?"

The elder inquired, a hint of nervousness in his voice.

The middle-aged man produced a bronze jade token, a bitter smile playing on his lips. "Report? Through this Zhen Heavenly Jade Token, I have lodged numerous reports. Alas, there has been no word from the Zhen Heavenly Sect!"

"..."

The elder could only stare, utterly dumbfounded, his gaze fixed on the jade token clutched in the clan leader's hand, rendered speechless.

The Town Heavenly God Alligator Clan, originally designated as the guardian divine beast for the Zhen Heavenly Sect, was later dispatched to keep watch over the malevolent disaster crocodiles within the Blood Abyss Lake. This duty had stretched across generations, spanning countless decades, possibly even millennia.

The Zhen Heavenly Sect itself remained an enigma, shrouded in such mystery that virtually no one in the known world had ever heard of it.

The Zhen Heavenly Jade Token served as their sole conduit for communication with the elusive Zhen Heavenly Sect.

Yet, despite the clan leader's persistent endeavors over the years, no response had ever been received from the Zhen Heavenly Sect.

All their pleas vanished without a trace, like stones dropped into the deepest ocean, eliciting no reply.

"Clan Leader, what course of action should we take?"

The elder's question was tinged with palpable anxiety.

"We shall do our utmost. Our clan's sacred duty is to contain these troublesome disaster crocodiles. Should they manage to shatter the seal one day, our only recourse will be to flee..."

The middle-aged man’s smile was laced with resignation.

"That is all we can possibly do."

The elder let out a heavy sigh, his expression darkening with melancholy.

Their hushed conversation was contained within their secluded area.

Other members of the clan, situated elsewhere, remained unaware of this clandestine discussion.

...

The Ten Thousand Monster God Temple.

On the outer reaches of the Ninth Hall mountain range, several menacing figures were rapidly closing in.

Ye Yun, who had been deeply engrossed in his cultivation, suddenly opened his eyes.

"Hmm, how peculiar. Have they managed to recruit external assistance?"

Ye Yun gave a light chuckle and instantly dematerialized from his grotto.

This Second Palace Master is certainly a tenacious individual. To pursue a mere treasure possessing an Artifact Spirit, he has gone to such extreme lengths, scouring the realms for formidable experts to vanquish me.

Ye Yun found the entire situation rather amusing.

"Little Mirror, do you see that? Someone else is coming for you again!"

Hovering in the ethereal void, Ye Yun erected a protective barrier of restrictions. He then pointed towards an approaching direction with a grin, addressing the mirror.

"Master, these insignificant beings are hardly worthy opponents. You should unleash me now and allow me to incapacitate them!"

Little Mirror giggled mischievously.

"At this distance, can you truly strike them?"

Ye Yun peered into the distance, his eyes gleaming, and let out another chuckle.

"Without a doubt."

Little Mirror responded with unwavering confidence.

"Excellent!"

Ye Yun laughed heartily, scooped up the peculiar little mirror, and flung it outwards with considerable force.