Checking in for 100,000 Years Chapter 1053: Did I Stir Up a Nest of Crocodiles?
Previously on Checking in for 100,000 Years...
Swish!
With a flash of light, Ye Yun discarded the Imitation Mirror.
The Imitation Mirror shot through spatial layers like a meteor, hurtling towards the five figures in the distance.
"Yo-ho! Hey ha! Wow ya..."
As it traveled, the Imitation Mirror let out a barrage of strange, excited sounds.
Its small frame, initially no larger than a thumbnail, began to expand at an incredible rate.
An inch...
A foot...
A yard...
Ten yards...
A hundred yards...
The Imitation Mirror continued to grow and swell, ultimately reaching a staggering ten thousand yards in size.
Now colossal, the Imitation Mirror exuded an even more peculiar aura.
Alternating black and white stripes adorned its round yet square surface, radiating an unusual energy.
"This little one is really having a blast!"
Observing the spectacle, Ye Yun’s eyebrows rose, and a helpless smile touched his lips.
He gestured, erecting barriers in other directions as well.
The Imitation Mirror’s unrestrained display was causing too much of a stir, and Ye Yun preferred to keep it discreet.
"What is that?"
Emerging from Blood Abyss Lake, one of the five members of the Dominant Blood Divine Alligator Clan, an expert at the Half-step God King Realm, halted his flight. He stared at the colossal mirror in the distance with utter astonishment.
"A mirror?"
Another Half-step God King Realm cultivator spoke up, casting an inquiring glance towards the Second Palace Master beside him.
"That looks like the mirror – the one that birthed an artifact spirit.
But how did it suddenly grow so immense?"
The Second Palace Master rubbed his eyes, his gaze fixed on the unbelievable sight before him.
The gargantuan mirror, resembling a colossal slab, plummeted from the sky, its formidable momentum carrying it down with immense force.
"Wow! I’ll crush you ants!"
As it neared them, the Imitation Mirror bellowed with excitement, unable to contain its triumphant cry.
"Hurry! Prepare for battle!"
Someone shouted, and everyone readied themselves to strike, only to realize the distance between them and the Imitation Mirror had inexplicably shrunk tenfold.
This spatial anomaly was profoundly strange.
It felt as though space itself had compressed, and the bizarre, oversized mirror suddenly descended upon them.
Boom!
A deafening crash echoed through the void.
The massive Imitation Mirror descended from the heavens, like an all-encompassing hand, striking the five with overwhelming force.
All five spat blood, their screams of agony piercing the air as they plummeted.
The mirror body quivered, and the Imitation Mirror reverted to its original size.
Glancing down, it chuckled softly, "Little alligators, have you ever experienced a palm descending from the heavens?"
In the distance, Ye Yun’s expression shifted subtly as he heard the Imitation Mirror utter such a phrase.
'Damn, this little guy seems to have quite a past?'
He casually extended his hand, reaching out across the distance towards the Imitation Mirror.
The Imitation Mirror sensed his call and, drawn by an unseen force, returned, gently hovering before Ye Yun.
"Imitation Mirror, was that the Tathagata Palm?"
Ye Yun inquired nonchalantly.
"Tathagata Palm? What kind of palm technique is that? I’ve never heard of it, Master!"
The Imitation Mirror responded with a laugh.
"Wasn't that a palm strike from the sky? I thought it was called the Tathagata Palm?"
Ye Yun offered a faint smile.
"Master, you mean that? Actually, it was just a fleeting inspiration; I said it offhandedly..."
The Imitation Mirror explained.
"Very well then."
Ye Yun chuckled quietly, then took a step forward and vanished into thin air instantly.
Although the peculiar little entity’s tone was utterly sincere, Ye Yun suspected it wasn't revealing the complete truth.
Ye Yun had no intention of pressing the issue.
As the saying goes, the road ahead is long, and only time will tell.
There would be ample opportunity for that later...
Having such an intriguing companion, one that couldn’t possibly escape his grasp, Ye Yun found the situation rather amusing.
Spatial fluctuations rippled.
In the very next moment, Ye Yun reappeared above the fallen five.
They were currently on the verge of collapse, their bodies covered in blood and faces pallid from grievous injuries.
"The Imitation Mirror’s attack certainly knows how to manage the situation..."
Ye Yun mused as he observed their condition.
Logically, with such a massive mirror descending, the force should have been distributed evenly—
The weakest among them, the Second Palace Master, should have been near death, if not already unconscious.
However, the reality was quite the opposite.
It appeared that at the critical moment of impact, the force distributed to each individual had been altered.
To inflict such equal injuries, the Imitation Mirror had made precise adjustments.
Ye Yun, having noticed this subtle manipulation, chose not to comment.
"Second Palace Master, why have you returned?"
Hands clasped behind his back, Ye Yun gazed downwards, inquiring in a composed tone.
"I..."
The Second Palace Master gasped for breath, his complexion growing increasingly ashen.
Articulation eluded him.
That guardian had flung the mirror with such force, it had nearly pulverized them, inflicting grievous wounds. Should it strike again, their demise was all but certain.
"Jin Liu, did you not claim he was at the Eighth Layer of the Divine Venerable Realm? How is it possible for this fellow to rely on a spiritual treasure to inflict severe injuries upon us?"
An expert at the Half-step God King Realm shot a resentful glare at the Second Palace Master.
"Elder, it is the mirror that possesses formidable power, not the guardian himself!"
The Second Palace Master spread his palms wide, defending himself in a manner that seemed pitiful.
"Damn it, you truly have bungled things!"
The Half-step God King Realm expert fixed him with a malevolent stare, a torrent of resentment churning within his heart.
The provision of inaccurate intelligence had led them straight into a tiger's maw.
Now, all five of them were trapped, with no apparent means of escape.
"Hahaha..."
From the profound depths of the void, a laugh laced with arrogance suddenly reverberated.
Four figures, adorned in crimson robes, ripped through the fabric of space and materialized before them.
"More guests have arrived."
Ye Yun offered a slight smile, directing a glance towards the newcomers.
"How peculiar, have I stumbled upon a nest of alligators? Why has another group of these reptiles appeared? What sort are they?"
Ye Yun chuckled softly.
These four individuals clad in blood-red robes were indeed akin to alligators, yet Ye Yun could not place their specific affiliation.
"Such insolence, to address our Young Clan Chief in such a manner!"
An expert at the Half-step God King Realm loudly reprimanded Ye Yun.
"To which clan do you belong?"
Ye Yun inquired with an air of indifference.
"Town Heavenly God Alligator Clan!"
The leading youth, garbed in blood robes, fixed Ye Yun with an intense gaze.
After making the declaration,
his frigid eyes shifted to the curiously unique, small mirror.
"Jin Liu, is this the treasure your Dominant Blood Divine Alligator Clan sought to claim?"
He scoffed.
The Second Palace Master lowered his head, refraining from any utterance.
Standing beside him, a Half-step God King Realm expert regarded the blood-robed youth with a serious expression, making a plea: "The mirror has manifested an artifact spirit; its power is immense. Please, Young Clan Chief, grant us your salvation!"
"Hehe... Considering our shared lineage from the Blood Abyss Lake, I shall, of course, spare your lives. However, upon your return, I strongly advise your Dominant Blood Divine Alligator Clan to relinquish control over the Blood Abyss Lake!"
The blood-robed youth stated with practiced calm.
Relinquish control?
Upon hearing such a preposterous demand, the five individuals from the Dominant Blood Divine Alligator Clan displayed clear signs of indignation.
"I comprehend your discontent, but it matters little, hehe! Today, I shall allow your Dominant Blood Divine Alligator Clan to bear witness to the formidable heritage of our Town Heavenly God Alligator Clan!"
The blood-robed youth let out a cold sneer.
He raised a hand, executing a deliberate gesture.
A subordinate, an expert at the Half-step God King Realm, promptly extended a hand, and a beam of resplendent light descended.
The light dissipated.
A colossal ice crystal materialized, suspended in the void.
Within the confines of this icy structure, a crimson alligator suddenly unfurled its blood-hued eyes.
"Calamity Blood Crocodile?"
Upon recognizing the all-too-familiar form of the blood-red alligator, Ye Yun's expression underwent a subtle shift, a flicker of surprise momentarily gracing his features.