Swallowed Star: Primordial Artifact

Chapter 313 Bet
Jiang Ye slowly awoke from his drunken stupor, his consciousness breaking through the hazy fog of intoxication like the first rays of dawn.

He subconsciously stretched out his fingertips and gently stroked the cold, black iron railings at the head of the bed. The coolness spread along his fingertips, as if gently awakening every inch of his senses.

Looking around, Jiang Ye smiled slightly and gently pushed open the exquisitely carved wooden door.

The morning mist, carrying the unique fragrance of spiritual plants from Venerable Guiyi's residence, filled his nostrils. He looked up at the sky—a large number of strange runes flowed along the edges of the cracked space above Chaos City. Threads of runes were intertwined, and the runes on the threads swayed, just like a loom, weaving the world ever larger.

Jiang Ye shook his head and laughed: "The feeling brought by this intoxication is truly wonderful. Occasionally being able to indulge in it like this is a rare enjoyment."

After saying that, he strolled downstairs.

This place is one of the courtyards of Venerable Guiyi's residence.

Recalling the scene of drinking with Senior Brother Guiyi, he thought that with his strength, even if he couldn't drink heavily, he could easily have a few drinks. However, he didn't expect that after just one drink, the strange power contained in the wine would quickly take effect, making him drunk and eventually falling into a deep sleep.

Chaotic currents filled the air!

The wind was blowing, and Jiang Ye took a deep breath.

"Sober, more sober than ever before, as if all my troubles and worries have vanished like fleeting clouds. Although I often use drunkenness to forget my troubles, this may erode my will in the long run. But for a strong person, doing so occasionally is a unique enjoyment." Jiang Ye smiled and strolled out of the courtyard, leisurely wandering around the mansion.

Along the way, he encountered both disciples and direct disciples of Senior Brother Guiyi, and he greeted them all with a gentle smile, showing his approachable nature.

At the same time, Jiang Ye separated a wisp of his consciousness and quietly infiltrated the virtual universe to begin his business.

……

In the Tongtian Mountain dimension of the virtual universe, three towering Tongtian Mountains pierce the clouds, each more magnificent than the last.

After Jiang Ye's figure appeared out of thin air, his gaze locked onto the tallest and most majestic one—the Primal Tongtian Mountain.

As a member of the Primal Secret Realm, he naturally possesses the qualifications to directly challenge the "Primal Level" Tongtian Mountain.

……

At the foot of the majestic, pristine Tongtian Mountain, wisps of mist swirl like a thin veil, where three figures sit leisurely cross-legged. The surroundings are utterly tranquil, save for the occasional chirping of insects, which adds to the serenity.

"White-skinned ape, when do you think His Highness Jiang Ye will be able to break through the Primordial Tongtian Mountain, which is at the Realm Lord level? I reckon it will take at least another epoch." The minotaur said in a muffled voice while scratching his huge head, with a hint of naivety in his eyes.

In his view, the Primordial Tongtian Mountain at the Realm Lord level was extremely difficult, and even with Jiang Ye's outstanding talent, it would be impossible for him to conquer it in a short time. The white-skinned ape rolled its eyes at the minotaur and sneered, "What do you know! His Highness Jiang Ye has unparalleled talent. In my opinion, he will definitely be able to successfully pass through it within five thousand years."

"Hmm." The snake woman twisted her graceful figure and said coquettishly, "With Prince Jiang Ye's talent, he will definitely come to challenge the mountain. How about we make a bet? It will add some fun to this boring life of guarding the mountain."

"Alright! I bet Prince Jiang Ye it will take him ten thousand years to pass. If I win, you white-skinned ape will have to massage me for ten thousand years." The minotaur grinned, revealing a set of white teeth, and said with great interest.

He felt that even if Jiang Ye had extraordinary talent, it would be no easy task for him to cross the Tongtian Mountain, a benchmark for human geniuses at the Realm Lord level. Ten thousand years might be a conservative estimate.

"Hmph, then I'll bet you five thousand years. If I win, you bull-headed ox will have to wash my feet for ten thousand years." The white ape crossed his arms, looking completely confident.

Just as the snake woman was about to state her bet, at that moment,
The minotaur suddenly changed his expression: "Hmm, someone's coming. Get up quickly."

The three figures seemed somewhat rusty from not having done such activity for a long time, and they stood up one by one.

Just then, Jiang Ye's figure slowly emerged from the mist. He smiled, his gaze sweeping over the three figures, and teased, "Oh, you three, I've only just arrived, and I already hear you making bets about me?"

The minotaur was taken aback when Jiang Ye suddenly appeared, then chuckled and scratched his head. "Your Highness Jiang Ye, your sudden appearance startled us. We were getting bored while we were on guard duty here, so we started discussing when you would be able to conquer the Primordial Tongtian Mountain, a Realm Lord level cultivator, and we couldn't resist making a bet. Please don't mind." The minotaur explained somewhat embarrassedly, secretly worried that Jiang Ye would be displeased.

The snake woman swayed her body and said with a charming smile, "Your Highness Jiang Ye, in our hearts, your talent is beyond doubt. This Lord-level Tongtian Mountain is definitely no problem for you. The three of us are too bored guarding this place, so making a bet would be a bit fun, wouldn't it? I believe Your Highness won't mind!" The snake woman's voice was soft and melodious, trying to defuse any potential awkwardness.

The white ape quickly stepped forward and said respectfully, "Yes, yes, Your Highness Jiang Ye has exceptional talent. I have complete confidence in you and firmly believe that you will be able to cross this mountain within five thousand years."

Jiang Ye smiled and waved his hand: "Your bet is interesting, but five thousand years is too long. How about this, I'll make a bet too. Today, I will be able to pass through this Primordial Heavenly Mountain, which is at the Realm Lord level." Jiang Ye's tone was firm and confident, and his eyes revealed his desire for the challenge.

Upon hearing this, the minotaur, the white-skinned ape, and the snake woman were all stunned, their eyes filled with surprise.

The minotaur said in a deep voice, "Your Highness Jiang Ye, you...you did this too suddenly, didn't you? Although we all believe in your talent, this Primordial Tongtian Mountain at the Realm Lord level is extremely difficult."

"Yes, Your Highness, this Lord-level Tongtian Mountain is not easy to conquer. You should reconsider carefully." The white-skinned ape echoed. Although he had high hopes for Jiang Ye, it had only been a thousand years since Jiang Ye had conquered the Lord-level Tongtian Mountain. Even if he had made rapid progress, it was hard to imagine that he could conquer this Lord-level Tongtian Mountain in such a short time.

In the past, which genius didn't spend thousands or even tens of thousands of years preparing before daring to challenge this world lord-level Tongtian Mountain?

"Whether it works or not, we'll find out by giving it a try!" Jiang Ye grinned.

"Since Your Highness Jiang Ye is so confident, then we wish you success in conquering Tongtian Mountain and setting a new record." The snake woman also turned her gaze to Jiang Ye, her eyes sparkling like water, and the corners of her mouth slightly upturned with a playful smile as she asked with a "pfft pfft."

(End of this chapter)