Empress: My husband is too strong, I can only lie down and relax.

Chapter 361 The Underground End, A Mysterious Ancient Corpse!

The passage through the rocky cliffs beneath the desert was extremely long, but the group also killed the ancient corpses with incredible speed.

Although they encountered more and more ancient corpses, and their combat power was getting stronger and stronger, the fighting spirit of the group was also completely ignited.

Almost as if they were deliberately showing off, everyone unleashed their most prized supernatural abilities.

They even started comparing the number of ancient corpses they had hunted.

Of course, after half a day of fighting, Yunshuiyao had the largest number of ancient corpses killed.

Although she hadn't made a move since becoming pregnant, now that the Empress has returned, she is the strongest among them in terms of both cultivation and talent.

She is also the only cultivator in the Taiji Sect, after Gu Jiancheng, to have comprehended the half-step Profound Realm.

Therefore, even if an ancient corpse comparable to the third level of the Immortal Ascension Realm appeared, it could not withstand the second move of Yun Shuiyao's divine power.

Next is Feng Ruoxi. The two are inherently of different levels, and her talent is only second to Yunshuiyao.

The competition for third place was fierce, with Xiao Ziyan, the Luo siblings, and Yang Jian and Li Nezha all being strong contenders, and their scores were almost identical.

However, just as the third place was not yet determined, the rock passage suddenly came to an end.

Before they knew it, the group had actually fought their way through the passage.

Ahead lay a pitch-black cave entrance, shrouded in dark restrictions.

"Is this the end?"

Everyone frowned.

Apart from Yunshuiyao and Feng Ruoxi, the others were still not satisfied.

"Ancient restrictions. It seems that there were indeed cultivators active here in ancient times, or even a stronghold."

Yunshuiyao stood before the ancient barrier, her brows slightly furrowed.

"Did cultivators in ancient times establish strongholds in forbidden zones of life in order to escape calamity?"

Feng Ruoxi raised an eyebrow.

Compared to a catastrophe, this forbidden zone of life seems to be a dead end, doesn't it?

"Perhaps the ancient cultivators thought that calamity was even more terrifying than forbidden zones of life."

"Besides, this place at least appears to be safe, since there were no ancient stones or sand worms back then."

Yang Jian frowned and said in a deep voice.

"There is no eerie atmosphere here either."

At this moment, Gu Jiancheng suddenly added from behind.

"Yes!"

Everyone suddenly realized what was happening.

Compared to the outer heavens, there was indeed no strange aura here; in fact, it was extremely pure.

This is quite rare in the outside world.

This means that this is an ancient region that has never been polluted.

"Father, what lies behind this restriction?"

Xiao Ziyan frowned and asked.

"Opportunity".

"Have your mother open it, go in and you'll see." Gu Jiancheng shrugged.

"Ha, you're testing me now!"

Upon hearing this, Yun Shuiyao couldn't help but glare at Gu Jiancheng. She knew that Gu Jiancheng had already seen through all of this.

But he just wouldn't say anything or do anything.

"But, naturally, it's not difficult at all."

Yun Shuiyao curled her lips. Although she hadn't made a move for a long time, many Taiji Sect cultivators didn't know that her mastery of formations was actually quite extraordinary.

It's just that Gu Jiancheng was always there, so she didn't have a chance to make a move.

Now, she raised her delicate hand and placed it on the dark barrier. Her divine sense surged, and runes rippled across the black curtain like waves.

In just a moment, an ancient aura emanated from the darkness, cold and deathly still.

This caused everyone behind him to subtly change their expressions, unleashing their full inner energy to protect themselves.

Three breaths later, Yun Shuiyao's jade hand trembled slightly, and the entire pitch-black barrier shattered instantly as if from ice.

The ancient, chilling aura that followed was like a storm, sweeping in.

"Humph!"

Ke Yunshuiyao stood alone in front, using the Nine Nether Qi as a screen and the Yin and Yang Qi as tendons with a wave of her hand, and with a breath, she blocked this terrifying aura.

"Enter!"

As the song of Yunshuiyao faded, everyone followed suit and rushed into it.

And then everyone landed.

Only then did they realize that they were still inside underground rock formations, but the space was extremely large.

hum!

But as everyone landed, layers of candlelight-like light began to illuminate the surrounding walls.

With just a breath, the entire space was illuminated.

At this moment, everyone could see clearly that this was actually a huge grotto. However, there were many dark holes on the surrounding rock walls, which should be other rock passages leading to this place.

In other words, there isn't just one way to get here.

What truly drew everyone's attention was an ancient stone platform in the center of the cave.

Or rather, it is an altar.

Around this altar are ancient stone statues.

No, it cannot be called a stone elephant either.

Instead, it was the ancient cultivators who remained there.

These ancient cultivators were incredibly lifelike; they knelt on the ground, their faces filled with excitement and ecstasy.

But such an expression, coupled with the desolate atmosphere, chaotic laws, and dim light here, makes it seem extremely strange.

"Where...where exactly is this place?"

"How strange and eerie!"

"It seems there's no tradition behind it!"

Everyone looked at each other, puzzled.

This place doesn't look like a stronghold for cultivators, and no treasures have been found.

But Li Nezha was very bold. Curious, he rushed forward and poked the laughing ancient cultivator.

The speed was so fast that even Yunshuiyao didn't have time to react and stop it.

hum!

But like toppling dominoes, Li Nezha's actions triggered a series of reactions.

Suddenly, an aura of ancient god erupted from the ancient cultivator, blasting Li Nezha away.

The energy within was so powerful that even Li Nezha couldn't withstand it!

"Everyone be careful! These are ancient corpses of a higher level, with combat power around the third stage of the Immortal Ascension Realm!"

At this moment, Yun Shuiyao spoke up and raised her voice, and she also directly summoned the Burial Coffin, which hovered above everyone's heads.

This Burial Coffin was nurtured for over three hundred years within the Mountain and River Map by Yun Shuiyao using the Qi of the Nine Netherworlds. Its quality is so high that it has reached the pinnacle of a low-grade magic weapon.

"Those who blaspheme against the gods shall be killed without mercy!"

"Kill without mercy!"

The moment the Burial Coffin of Yunshuiyao was unleashed, hundreds of ancient corpses around the altar 'came back to life'.

However, the look of ecstasy on their faces had vanished, replaced by one of fury.

But no matter what expression they had, the faces of these ancient corpses were extremely stiff.

Even more terrifying!

What surprised everyone even more was that these ancient cultivators, while roaring, were able to unleash supernatural powers!

In an instant, clouds and smoke surged throughout the entire space, accompanied by flying sand and stones.

The ancient corpses they encountered before, regardless of their combat strength, were only strong in their stiffened flesh, since they had been dead for tens of thousands of years.

But now, these ancient corpses can actually use supernatural powers, how can this not shock everyone!?

Xiao Ziyan and the Luo siblings and others tried to rush out to fight, but their supernatural powers were almost instantly overwhelmed by the aura of the ancient corpse.

They could only retreat to the base of the Burial Coffin and rely on its power for protection.

But now these ancient corpses are acting like madmen, roaring and unleashing their supernatural powers at the Burial Coffin, seemingly determined not to stop until they have killed everyone.

"What's going on? Are these guys alive or dead?!"

Feng Ruoxi was completely stunned.

Now they are facing hundreds of third-stage Immortal Ascension experts at the same time!

Even if she and Yunshuiyao join forces, they probably can't do anything about it.

"Of course they're all dead. If they were ancient monsters that had lived for ten thousand years, how could we possibly have a chance to survive?"

Yunshuiyao chuckled softly.

"So what do we do now? Do we need the sect leader to intervene?"

Li Nezha frowned.

Now, apart from Gu Jiancheng, they really don't know what other way to deal with this.

At this moment, Gu Jiancheng still stood behind his wife, looking calm and composed, and showed no intention of making a move.

"Your sect leader won't take action, and of course, we don't need to. As long as they can't break through this Burial Coffin, it's fine!"

Yunshuiyao shook her head and smiled.

"Madam, what exactly are you and the Sect Master up to? It seems like you already know how to deal with this?"

The Luo siblings and others couldn't help but look at each other in bewilderment.

At least Gu Jiancheng appeared far too calm.

"These are not ordinary ancient corpses, but they are just of a higher level. Even if they can use supernatural powers, their insides are depleted and dried up. Even with supernatural powers, they can only be used once!"

"So, we'll just wait and see?" After Yun Shuiyao finished speaking, Feng Ruoxi asked again.

“That’s right!” Yun Shuiyao nodded.

At this moment, everyone indeed discovered that the supernatural powers of these ancient corpses outside the Burial Coffin were constantly disappearing, and their bodies seemed to have lost all power, turning into a handful of yellow sand and scattering away.

In just a short while, the cave space, which had been extremely violent just moments before, became quiet.

"Is this settled?"

Yuan Da and the others were all speechless.

After all that, it turns out that for this level, you only need to meet the defense requirements; you don't need to attack!

However, being able to resist the divine power of hundreds of third-tier Immortal Realm experts is not something that ordinary experts can do.

All I can say is that the defense of this Burial Coffin is incredibly strong.

"But Father, what about the opportunity you spoke of?"

Xiao Ziyan pouted.

Now that the ancient corpses have all disappeared, the entire cave is left with only the bare altar, but there is no opportunity to be found.

"So it's right there in the yellow sand?"

Gu Jiancheng simply smiled.

Immediately, everyone followed the polished surface and indeed discovered that specks of light suddenly floated and rose from the yellow sand formed from these ancient corpses.

Finally, it transformed into fragmented yet complete marks, drifting throughout the entire cave.

"This is... the mark of ascension to immortality?!"

At this moment, everyone gasped in surprise.

Previously, they had fought for the so-called holy runes and holy king's mark in various secret realms.

However, as everyone entered the realm of immortality, the so-called mark of the Holy King was no longer considered a fortuitous opportunity, at least not in the Outer Heavens.

But now, even after the ancient corpses here were destroyed, ascension marks have appeared!?

These things are invaluable treasures for upgrading talent levels.

Extremely rare and precious!

And now, there are hundreds of them here!