The Martial Emperor with Dragon Blood Chapter 1402 - 1403: Discovery Underground

Ao Zi, currently at the Divine Venerable Three Souls stage, possessed the ability to vanquish any martial artist in the early Divine Venerate stage. His strikes were imbued with supreme might, capable of shattering everything within several meters with the cutting Wraith Energy emanating from his palm. Even a Divine Venerable Four Souls cultivator would need to treat such an attack with caution.

"Defeated subordinate!"

Ao Zi, bewildered by Ye Mo's words, felt his anger ignite. With a simple, seemingly unrefined palm strike, Ye Mo met Ao Zi's powerful attack.

"Trouble!"

Ao Yuntian instantly recognized the subtle difference in Ye Mo's palm strike and reacted swiftly. Wraith Energy surged from his body, and his longsword radiated an icy aura, weaving a spatial net. Fierce Sword Qi roared in all directions, first enveloping Ye Mo.

Boom!

Ye Mo's palm clashed against the net, his expression shifting to one of dismay. His palm transformed into a fist, and the Immortal-Slaying Thunder Fist erupted, unleashing countless bolts of lightning that tore the icy net into fragments. These fragments then coalesced into countless sword qi, slashing indiscriminately and triggering massive explosions.

"Six-Path Samsara Domain!"

Ye Mo's shout preceded the activation of his Six-Path Samsara Domain, which served to shield him.

Boom boom boom!

The surrounding explosions were deafening, battering the Six-Path Samsara Domain but leaving Ye Mo unharmed.

"Damn it, that kid's realm is clearly the same as mine, so why is his strength so formidable?"

Ao Zi watched the unfolding events, deeply shaken. Had Ao Yuntian not intervened, he would have sustained serious injuries from Ye Mo's previous assault.

"Disciples of the Dead Soul Royal Family, they are not as impressive as I thought."

Ye Mo sneered, knowing this was not his true power. If he had unleashed his full strength, Ao Zi would have been annihilated before Ao Yuntian could even step in.

"Indeed, that person is quite strong, fitting for a disciple of the Wraith Clan."

"Absolutely, the one who intervened was a genuine Divine Venerate Six Souls, yet he merely managed to halt the attack."

Several wandering cultivators observing the scene also expressed their astonishment.

"Disciples of the Wraith Clan, your strength indicates you possess the qualifications for negotiation. I now assure you that whether the Confinement Barrier is breached or not, we shall prevent the Dead Soul Royal Family from harming you."

The words came from a powerful expert, a Divine Venerable Seven Souls stage individual who had remained silent until this point.

For an ordinary Divine Venerate Three Souls cultivator, affecting the breach of the Confinement Barrier would be a monumental task. However, this individual's combat power rivaled that of a Divine Venerate Six Souls, a truly terrifying display of talent.

"Young clan master, that individual's talent is immense, no less than Xue Wudi's. We absolutely cannot let him escape."

One disciple voiced their concern.

"Precisely, such a person represents a significant threat to our Dead Soul Royal Family."

Another disciple concurred.

"We will address this barrier first. If it is opened, I guarantee he will not leave the Myriad Demon Realm alive."

Ao Zi declared with a sinister tone.

"Very well, everyone, let's act in unison!"

As his words faded, everyone channeled their power once more, preparing to launch a full-scale assault on the Confinement Barrier. The Four Great Protectors observed this with disdain, convinced that breaching this barrier was an impossibility.

The Lord of Myriad Demons had once stated that only a Divine Venerate Eight Souls cultivator or ten Divine Venerable Seven Souls cultivators could break this Confinement Barrier.

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Meanwhile, Ye Mo's true self was occupied with a different endeavor. Based on the Wraith Demon Emperor's analysis, a potent Confinement Barrier established within this canyon was likely concealing something extraordinary.

The most plausible explanation was the presence of a massive ore vein beneath the canyon, providing a constant source of energy. Otherwise, the four protectors would not have been able to erect such a formidable Confinement Barrier.

Ye Mo opted for Earth Escape, summoning the Undying Life-and-Death Flame. The subterranean rocks offered no resistance, melting into molten lava before him.

Ye Mo tunneled his way towards the canyon floor. As he advanced, the rock density gradually increased. Initially, Ye Mo moved unhindered, with rocks dissolving into lava upon his approach. However, he now found himself pausing briefly before continuing his descent.

After progressing further, Ye Mo encountered an impassable obstruction; the rock ahead was of unimaginable solidity. He dared not use his full power, fearing it would alert those above.

"What kind of rock is this? Even my Undying Life-and-Death Flame cannot melt it."

Ye Mo was astonished. The Undying Life-and-Death Flame, having absorbed the Black Bone Fiery Flame, had significantly increased its power, capable of harming a Divine Venerate Six Souls. Yet, these rocks remained utterly unaffected.

"Ye Mo, examine if these rocks contain any energy. I suspect you are close to an ore vein; these stones have absorbed immense energy from their proximity, rendering them incredibly hard."

The Wraith Demon Emperor offered his counsel.

Ye Mo placed a hand on the rock before him, sensing a potent flow of power within—clearly no ordinary stone, but a colossal Energy Ore, its energy far exceeding anything he had previously encountered.

"Absorb!"

With his hand pressed against the rock, Ye Mo channeled the Rising Dragon Pillar, feeling a terrifying surge of energy transfer from the ore and into his being.

"Such formidable energy!"

A wave of joy washed over Ye Mo as the power coursed through his body.

This initial influx of energy agitated the Rising Dragon Pillar's power. He knew this was not yet the main ore vein; reaching that would mean an immense bounty.

"Ye Mo, channel some of this energy into my Devil Refining Gourd. I wish to examine its nature," the Wraith Demon Emperor commanded.

"Understood!"

Ye Mo felt no urgency; even if the Confinement Barrier remained unbreakable, Dantai Zanglian and the others were secure. Discovering the ore vein presented a significant opportunity, potentially allowing him to advance to Divine Venerate Four Souls.

Ye Mo released a wisp of the absorbed energy, allowing the Devil Refining Gourd to take it in. Within the gourd, the Wraith Demon Emperor perceived the energy, his expression shifting dramatically. "This is demonic energy, and not just any ordinary demonic energy. Only the ancient Demon King Huang Tian could generate such a potent form," he declared.