Imperial Treasure

Chapter 1328 - 761: Ghost Gate Pass

If someone wants to survive, they must fight desperately.

The old man, trembling, walked toward Ghost Gate Pass, then turned and bowed to the men with him: "Thank you all heroes for your tremendous help on this journey...."

"Brother Seo, I owe this entire journey to your care; otherwise, this old man would have never made it here..."

"Thank you, master...."

He expressed his gratitude one by one, as if settling accounts of the past and future lives, resolutely heading toward Ghost Gate Pass... Halfway through the gate, he suddenly let out a miserable scream, and his whole body was pulled into a black chaotic stream. In the vortex, people could see the black chaotic stream rise and fall for a moment, revealing the contours of a human body, but soon the body melted away...

Everyone felt uncertain in their hearts, mostly horrified, vaguely sensing that the elderly man who had kindly and solemnly thanked them just now probably did not survive but had instead perished.

"People who cannot see through death still dare to hope for life?" Old Yaksha muttered gloomily.

Elder Yan’s face was pale, his lips trembling slightly. What had sounded enlightening before now filled everyone with dread, for who truly wishes for death...

Seo Ziling stepped forward, ready to walk into Ghost Gate Pass, "Ziling, wait."

Sui Yi suddenly called out to him.

Seo Ziling turned to look at Sui Yi, thinking that she might not understand why he needed to enter. Given his previous reasoning, she would never stop him recklessly... Her approach was probably that, regardless of their relationship, she had no right to prevent someone from doing what they must.

So why did she call him?

Could she have noticed something strange about Ghost Gate Pass?

Sui Yi looked at Ghost Gate Pass, stretched her hand out in front of the gate to press it, and magnetic sensations attached... were all blocked.

She furrowed her brows tightly, then said: "It’s nothing."

Then she stepped inside, and Seo Ziling followed.

As the others were about to follow them.

BOOM!!!

A massive golden light exploded from within Ghost Gate Pass, casting the bodies of Sui Yi and Seo Ziling inside the gate. Above them was a huge relief carving...

"You have finally come.... I have waited long for you, High Priest.."

The relief appeared to be the face of a woman, smiling a smile that was both lonely and sharp, like it could slice through the universe, forcibly splitting a person’s soul!

Meanwhile, outside Ghost Gate Pass, Elder Yan and the others also heard the sinister laugh of Old Yaksha and a sudden chill at the back of their heads.

Death.

In that instant.

There was a path to life before, and she had indeed carved a path for you, yet whether to advance or return was your own choice.

Life, after all, is just the difficulty at both ends of the path of life and death.

Since you’re here, then die!!

Within Ghost Gate Pass, just as Seo Ziling saw the giant relief face and before he could discern its reality, he heard Sui Yi speak.

"So that’s how it is... only humans can’t pass.."

What?

Seo Ziling suddenly felt uneasy.

He suddenly felt his body being captured by a force, then being forcibly pulled out of Ghost Gate Pass... He grabbed at the shifting, closing light flow of the Ghost Gate, trying to go back in...

But all he could see was the scene of Sui Yi being swallowed by the golden giant face...

BOOM!

Seo Ziling was blasted seven or eight meters away, landing on the ground and spitting out a large mouthful of blood. When he turned to look... the Ghost Gate was already closed, not a breath of wind escaping.

And on the ground.... many corpses...

All dead.

Including that straightforward man who several times sought to lead others in robbery.

Also including the discerning, yet somewhat magnanimous Elder Yan.

Also including that girl who somewhat had feelings for him but was at least adorable.

And all those various people....

All were dead.

But none of these were the main focus; at this moment, Seo Ziling’s mind focused entirely on the earlier scene.

Sitting on the ground, staring at the now invisible Ghost Gate.

He wanted to rush in but suddenly recalled what Sui Yi had just said.

It seemed like only humans....

Was Sui Yi muttering to herself, or was there a deeper meaning?

It couldn’t be, for Sui Yi wasn’t the kind to talk to herself; she always kept everything to herself, and what she did say must have been for others to hear.

Only humans....

Previously Old Yaksha said Sui Yi wasn’t human.

And the mystery of the Three Lives Pond’s water....

Seo Ziling’s eyes suddenly brightened!

Sui Yi would surely be alright, as she had her ways to escape!

Seo Ziling instantly revived from his despair.

He stood up, his expression extremely cold as he looked at the bloodied Yakshas still gnawing on human flesh.

Old Yaksha looked at him with a smiling face.

"Not worried about her?"

Seo Ziling said nothing, merely slowly clenched his fists.

"You all knew she would come long ago."

"Naturally.... Perhaps Ghost Gate Pass has awaited her for many years."

"Who is the relief inside?"

"Our god."

Old Yaksha seemed in a good mood at this moment, answering all questions, but....

"But I assume you’ve also realized she’s no ordinary being.... The her in the Three Lives Pond isn’t truly her."

"Because she isn’t human.... so inside, she will ultimately be fine."

Seo Ziling lowered his eyes and said softly: "She will surely be fine."

"Is that so?"

Old Yaksha contradicted his previous words.

"That’s not necessarily certain."

Seo Ziling’s face shifted repeatedly. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, feel free to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations, monthly tickets, as your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com for reading.)