Checking in for 100,000 Years Chapter 1061: Upheaval at the Blood Lake, Immortal Stone Tribe
Previously on Checking in for 100,000 Years...
Rumble...
Deep within the void, a flash of seven-colored light suddenly appeared, and within it, a swirling, seven-colored vortex materialized.
Observing this phenomenon, Ye Yun's eyes gleamed with anticipation.
Nangong Jade, that young girl, is finally arriving.
His wait has been exceptionally long.
Over the course of a hundred thousand years, this girl has been difficult to pin down, appearing at various junctures, leaving Ye Yun uncertain of her true position.
Now that he has the opportunity to meet her in person, he intends to settle the matters of right and wrong.
If Nangong Jade is indeed responsible for the downfall of the Dragon God Sect, Ye Yun vows to show no leniency, upholding justice even against those close to him.
However, based on the current evidence, numerous ambiguities exist, making it impossible to definitively conclude that Nangong Jade is the mastermind.
In fact.
Many of Ye Yun's trusted allies owe their lives to Nangong Jade's intervention, a fact for which he feels considerable gratitude towards her.
The seven-colored vortex grew more defined and expanded further.
Rumble.
Following a sequence of deep booms, a beam of seven-colored light descended abruptly from the vortex's depths.
This radiant beam halted directly above the Blood Pool.
Gradually, the silhouette of a beautiful maiden materialized within the light.
She was a young girl clad in a crimson dress, her hair as dark as clouds, her graceful form moving in a way that obscured a clear view.
Once the seven-colored luminescence faded.
A girl of astounding beauty emerged above the Blood Pool.
Her complexion was like pristine snow, her features exquisitely beautiful, and her elegance unmatched.
Despite her delicate face being stunning, an otherworldly coldness emanated from the girl in red; at this moment, she stood with her hands clasped behind her back, her gaze dismissive, projecting an aura that kept others at bay.
"Salutations to the Ancient Goddess!"
The man in blood-red robes exhibited immense excitement upon beholding the girl in red, bowing repeatedly.
"Salutations to the Ancient Goddess!"
"Salutations to the Ancient Goddess!"
Resonant acclamations reverberated, and every member of the Calamity Blood Crocodile clan was filled with fervent devotion at that instant.
Gazing upon such a familiar, supremely beautiful visage, Ye Yun's eyes quivered slightly, and a profound sense of unease settled in his heart.
100,000 years.
An entire century of millennia.
He had finally laid eyes on Nangong Jade, that young girl.
"Calamity Blood Crocodile Clan—my Calamity Army!
We haven't crossed paths for millions of years; it's unexpected that you have been held captive here!"
Nangong Jade surveyed her surroundings, her expression placid, devoid of any trace of elation.
"Goddess, we were apprehended by those detestable spirits and confined to the depths of this Blood Abyss Lake. Throughout these countless years, sustained by the perpetual blood energy of the Blood Abyss Lake, we managed to endure..."
The blood-robed figure addressed the Ancient Goddess, excitedly offering an explanation.
"Very well, now that you are liberated from peril, you may offer me your assistance!"
Nangong Jade stated calmly.
As she spoke, her beautiful eyes briefly flickered towards the distant young man in white, her face remaining impassive.
Ye Yun experienced a moment of surprise.
In that ephemeral glance, Nangong Jade's gaze did not linger in the slightest, as if she had not recognized him.
"What has transpired?
Why is this young girl drastically altered from her former self? Her current frosty demeanor strongly resembles Yun Xiao from the Supreme Forgetful Love Palace..."
Ye Yun's brow furrowed slightly, and a startling thought suddenly materialized in his mind.
Nangong Jade...
Could it be that she too has embarked on the cultivation of the Supreme Forgetting Emotions Path?
Practicing this technique would invariably lead to emotional detachment, severing all prior connections.
Ye Yun observed Nangong Jade anew, his pupils contracting subtly.
The crimson robe worn by this young girl was enveloped by a faint aura of seven-colored light, causing her presence to fluctuate unpredictably.
Her cultivation base proved difficult to ascertain.
Ye Yun activated his Sky Exterminating Phantom Eye, intending to pierce through the veil of colored light and discern Nangong Jade's true cultivation level.
To Ye Yun's astonishment.
Nangong Jade's cultivation base was merely at the Sixth Layer of the Divine Sovereign Realm.
This was somewhat divergent from the level Ye Yun had anticipated.
After all, she holds the title of Ancient Goddess, possessing an incredibly robust foundation. She once commanded numerous Divine Kings and vast armies; even with a lower cultivation base, she should have attained the Divine King Realm by now.
"You presume to spy upon me?"
Nangong Jade sensed his scrutiny, her voice suddenly turning ice-cold, her eyes like piercing swords directed straight at Ye Yun.
Whoosh...
The God King experts belonging to the Calamity Blood Crocodile erupted into action, their auras potent and suffocating, fixing fierce glares upon Ye Yun.
Should the Ancient Goddess issue a command, they would advance without hesitation, tearing the young man clad in white limb from limb.
"You do not recognize me any longer?"
Ye Yun observed Nangong Jade with a placid expression, his voice gentle.
"Who precisely are you?"
Nangong Jade responded in a low tone, her eyelids narrowing slightly as she scrutinized the enigmatic young man clad in white standing before her.
Despite his cultivation only reaching the Eighth Layer of the Divine Venerable Realm, every movement he made exuded an aura of profound strength.
Sidestepping questions regarding his identity, Ye Yun directly inquired, "Have you practiced the Supreme Forgetting Emotions Path?"
"Indeed, it is the supreme divine power of our ancient clan!" Nangong Jade replied with a touch of coldness.
"What a regrettable shame..."
A sense of profound disappointment washed over Ye Yun, and he let out a soft sigh.
Nangong Jade’s cultivation of the Supreme Forgetting Emotions Path had severed all her past connections, meaning she naturally wouldn't recognize him, just as Yun Xiao had not.
Unless this young lady had managed to leave behind a failsafe, much like Yun Xiao, this memory could not be restored.
Ye Yun felt a deep sense of regret.
He tilted his head back, his gaze directed towards the vast emptiness of the void, his eyes reflecting a profound loneliness.
Could it be that certain truths were destined to remain eternally veiled?
Rumble...
A sudden and dramatic shift occurred; a colossal sound, resembling muffled thunder, boomed from the depths of the lake.
The crimson water began to churn violently, waves surged with incredible force, and immense billows, like scarlet dragons, ascended towards the heavens, presenting a scene of utter devastation.
The clan members of the Heaven-suppressing God Crocodile were violently tossed about by these surging crimson tides, vanishing without a trace in an instant.
As for the contingent of God King Experts from the Calamity Blood Crocodile, the protective barrier they had erected successfully shielded the Ancient Goddess positioned at the center.
Boom!
The overwhelming torrents of crimson water crashed against the barrier, only to rebound forcefully.
"What is occurring?"
Ye Yun appeared momentarily bewildered, utterly astonished by the abrupt and violent transformation of Blood Abyss Lake.
How could these waters possibly undergo such a drastic metamorphosis?
Could it be—
Had someone orchestrated a pre-emptive strike, laying a trap specifically to eliminate the Ancient Goddess?
Recalling similar perilous encounters on the Cangnan Continent, Ye Yun’s expression instantly darkened, resembling the murky depths of water.
Surrounding the lake, amidst the turbulent waters, a colossal stone island began to slowly ascend from below.
"This is..."
Ye Yun’s pupils contracted sharply as his gaze swept downwards with intense focus.
From the lake’s bed, a gigantic stone effigy was gradually emerging from the water.
This stone figure bore an uncanny resemblance...
"The Immortal Stone Tribe!"
Ye Yun voiced his surprise aloud.
He had never anticipated that the shadowy orchestrator behind these events would possess such formidable power, capable of positioning the Immortal Stone Tribe at the very bottom of Blood Abyss Lake.
A total of nine such islands!
Nine colossal stone islands surfaced one after another from all directions.
As the water continued to churn and churn.
A series of monstrous stone figures rapidly emerged from the water’s surface.
Each individual member of the Immortal Stone Tribe was of immense size, standing tens of thousands of feet tall, their towering forms exuding an overwhelming oppressive aura.
Furthermore, the cultivation base of these Immortal Stone Tribes had reached the pinnacle of the God King Realm, specifically the Tenth Layer.
Nearly every single one of them possessed the power to contend with the king of the Calamity Blood Crocodile!
"What... What is this phenomenon?"
The man clad in blood-red robes stared at these nine gargantuan stone figures, his face displaying an expression of utter shock.
These nine stone figures, radiating a terrifying aura characteristic of the Divine King Realm, instilled a profound sense of unease within him.
And most disturbingly—
Each stone figure clutched a formidable stone sword within its grasp! The arrangement of these nine figures seemed to meticulously seal off every conceivable angle of Blood Abyss Lake!
This... this is clearly a meticulously crafted sword formation!