novelraw Chapter 307 : Five Statues
Chapter 307 : Five Statues
Chapter 307: Five Statues
Half an hour later, a group of five arrived at the area where the Blood Energy was the thickest in the entire region.
From afar, they could already see a massive palace built entirely of stone.
Fan Zheng was instantly overwhelmed with excitement at this sight.
“Finally, we’re here, finally here! This must be the treasure site mentioned in Daoist Kuishan’s manuscript!”
The others also revealed expressions of excitement. Only Gu Fan glanced at Fan Zheng thoughtfully without saying anything.
“Let’s go! Inside this stone palace, there must be a great treasure waiting!”
Fan Zheng urged impatiently before taking the lead and heading inside.
At that moment, Han Qiuyi frowned slightly and said:
“It’s better to be cautious. Who knows what traps might lie within this stone palace.”
Fan Zheng suddenly realized his overexcitement and quickly came to his senses.
“You’re right, I was too impatient. I’ve been stuck at this realm for too long. The joy of finally gaining a chance to break through made me lose control for a moment!”
Gu Fan smiled and said:
“Understandable, very understandable.”
Then the Sixth Son suggested:
“Let’s go in together. That way, if any danger arises, we can deal with it in time.”
In truth, everyone remained wary of each other. In such temporarily formed teams, the confidence in one’s own strength was usually the only reason to join.
Otherwise, given the slightest chance, one could end up devoured by their so-called companions, leaving not even bones behind.
At present, since the treasure had yet to appear, there was no reason to turn against each other. But once it did appear… everything would change.
Seeing no objections, they all entered the palace together.
Inside the grand hall, Han Qiuyi was the first to notice something unusual.
“Everyone, look at this stone stele!”
Gu Fan followed his gaze.
On the stele were carved ancient characters, still radiating traces of Dao Rhyme and laws, proof that the person who left them had been a powerful cultivator of profound realm.
Fairy Hua Ling slowly opened her mouth and read them aloud:
“The Four Ancient Clans were of the same root. Here lie the bones of a clan who inherited the Domain Suppression of Myriad Phenomena. Whoever cultivates it shall obtain the invincible power of the physical body, subduing laws with strength!”
“If one gathers all four techniques, the secrets of Destiny may be revealed!”
After hearing this, everyone’s expression shifted dramatically.
The meaning behind these words was no small matter!
The Four Ancient Clans corresponded to the legendary Four Ultimate Combat Techniques of the Destiny Continent. Each clan mastered one of the ultimate techniques.
Their power was so immense that each could suppress an entire starry sky.
But for some unknown reason, all Four Ancient Clans vanished. Even their branch descendants perished in bloody struggles over the techniques, erased from history.
The Four Ultimate Combat Techniques disappeared along with them.
Though rumors about them occasionally surfaced, they would quickly fade again.
Among the five, only Gu Fan knew that this place was tied to the Domain Suppression of Myriad Phenomena. The others were shocked upon realizing the connection.
Who could have imagined that such an ordinary-looking secret realm contained information about the Four Ultimate Combat Techniques?
“The Four Ancient Clans were once of the same root… That’s a huge revelation. Could it be that the four techniques originally belonged to a single force?”
Han Qiuyi muttered his speculation.
“Perhaps the Four Ancient Clans were once one clan, later splitting apart, each taking a technique?”
“Then the strength of that original clan must have been terrifying! If the Four Ancient Clans were its fragments, how glorious must they have been before dividing?”
Fairy Hua Ling, however, focused on the last sentence.
“Cultivating all four techniques to comprehend the secrets of Destiny… That must conceal a vast hidden secret.”
Gu Fan found it strange. He had already cultivated the first five layers of the Domain Suppression of Myriad Phenomena, and later in the Void Sacred Realm, within the Xian’ai Sect, he had obtained what was likely one of the Four Ultimate Combat Techniques—the Qilin Step.
According to the stele, the techniques should be interlinked.
Yet the two arts showed no connection at all…
The Qilin Step allowed one to command Thunderous Force, a technique of tremendous power. Even the first three layers alone deserved its place among the Four Ultimate Combat Techniques.
It should be genuine beyond doubt.
Could it be because both arts were incomplete?
With this thought, Gu Fan looked deeper into the palace.
Back then, Daoist Kuishan and his group had only been at the early stage of the Three Blossoms Realm. Their expedition ended in disaster after infighting, leaving them all dead.
Yet even so, Daoist Kuishan had obtained the first five layers of the Domain Suppression of Myriad Phenomena.
This time, Gu Fan might have the chance to seize the complete nine layers!
Of course, that would require making good use of his current companions…
A smile appeared at the corner of Gu Fan’s lips as he glanced at the others.
Since returning from the Void Sacred Realm, free from the influence of the Heavenly Demon Heart hidden in his soul, his mindset as a demonic cultivator had resurfaced. He no longer harbored the same scruples as before.
That was fine. Interests were all that mattered!
“Let’s move on, everyone. What matters most is obtaining it, not wasting time studying words!”
Fan Zheng urged again, leading the way deeper into the palace.
The others immediately followed.
Before long, they entered another great hall.
Inside stood five colossal statues.
Each was in the form of a Wild Giant Elephant, but with vastly different expressions—some eerie, some divine—forming a striking contrast.
Fan Zheng turned to the others and said:
“These statues seem to contain a strange intent. Each of us should choose one to comprehend. Perhaps we’ll gain unexpected rewards.”
Gu Fan’s brows furrowed slightly—he hadn’t expected to arrive here so quickly!
In Daoist Kuishan’s fragmented memories, this was the place where he and his group fell into violent infighting. Back then, they had also been five, each comprehending one statue.
The five statues contained the first five layers of the Domain Suppression of Myriad Phenomena, which they had each grasped in turn.
But afterward, a central altar appeared between the statues, upon which rested another massive statue. One look was enough to know it was extraordinary.
They realized immediately that the later layers of the technique were hidden within that altar’s statue.
However, only one person could ascend the altar—and only if they possessed all five layers.
Distrust consumed them, and they fought fiercely. Daoist Kuishan barely emerged victorious, absorbing the knowledge of the five layers by soul-searching the others’ Seas of Consciousness.
Yet his injuries were too severe, forcing him to bind his soul to the Ten Thousand Transformations Golden Booklet just to survive.
And in Daoist Kuishan’s memory, their group had struggled through countless dangers before finally reaching this place.
But under Fan Zheng’s lead, they had arrived here with surprising ease…
Could it really all be coincidence?
Gu Fan’s eyes flickered as he looked thoughtfully at Fan Zheng.