One person established a clan

Chapter 409 Underworld
Even though the pressure from the Divine Void Realm hadn't completely overwhelmed them, it already made them feel suffocated.

Shi Xuanyu's face was cold and solemn, and he remained silent with his lips pursed.

Su Cheng silently put away the immortal vein essence in his palm, quietly clenched his right fist, and his mind raced.

Currently, the eleven of them are focused entirely on controlling the immortal veins and cannot afford to be distracted. They absolutely cannot allow this giant snake to interfere.

But when exactly did this snake awaken?
Heaven clearly stated that it was still asleep, so why did it suddenly...?
"You are very calm."

The giant serpent suddenly spoke, its voice seeming to explode in the minds of the two. "To remain so calm in the face of me, you are indeed extraordinary."

Su Cheng's expression darkened, and he slowly stood up. "We apologize for disturbing you, Senior. Our time..."

“I can tell that you’re after this immortal vein.”

The giant serpent slowly lowered its head and approached, its tone calm: "Tell me, why did you risk coming to me to steal my pulse?"

Su Cheng met its deep, unwavering snake eyes, his heart trembling with fear, knowing full well that he could not deceive it.

He hesitated for only a moment before solemnly replying, "To save all living beings."

"Oh?"

The giant serpent Mingtian narrowed its serpent eyes slightly: "It seems that a lot has happened in the outside world during the years I have been asleep."

"The Five Desolate Regions are now in grave danger, and all living things are on the verge of extinction. Only by borrowing the power of this immortal vein can there be a glimmer of hope."

As Su Cheng was explaining, the giant snake suddenly interrupted, "There's no need for such empty words. I've been sealed here for nearly ten thousand years, and the survival of the Five Desolate Domains is no longer my concern."

"So, what does the senior mean?"

"You are all surprised that I have awakened from my slumber?"

The giant snake did not answer directly, but instead asked a question with great interest.

Su Cheng's eyebrows twitched slightly, vaguely sensing that the snake's attitude was somewhat strange.

Upon waking, instead of immediately attacking, she took the initiative to talk to them. No matter how she observed them, she sensed no hostility or murderous intent whatsoever.
Why not try to guess?

Ming Tian pressed the snake's head to the ground and blinked lazily. "You brat, you're probably plotting how to stall for time so those girls behind you can take the immortal veins as soon as possible."

And isn't my cooperation right now exactly what you want?

Su Cheng's eyes narrowed.

Sure enough, his little scheme couldn't be hidden from the giant snake at all.

But he didn't expect a few words to be of any use, so he quickly said frankly, "I really don't know about your supernatural abilities, senior. Please enlighten me."

“It’s very simple.”

Ming Tian cast a deep gaze: "I will never forget the aura emanating from the Emperor of Calamity until my death, so how could I have been completely unaware of it?"

Is it because of the way of Heaven?
Su Cheng's lips twitched slightly. How could she, as the Heavenly Dao, not have considered such an obvious problem?
"However, I have no interest in the Emperor of Calamity now. If she comes alone, I probably won't pay any attention to her at all."

Ming Tian seemed lost in memories, murmuring, "Back then, all living beings were powerless to control their own destiny; perhaps even the Emperor of Tribulation could not escape it."

It was only in a moment of distraction before it lowered its head again, casting a deep, unfathomable gaze.

"It was you who truly awakened me."

".I?"

Su Cheng looked surprised.

Shi Xuan's heart skipped a beat, and he instinctively reached out to block him.

But at this moment, his body was quietly bound by an invisible force, making it difficult for him to move.

Even if they manage to break free, a mishap could escalate the situation further if another conflict breaks out.

It seems we can only wait and see for now.

"You carry the scent of many old friends."

The Great Serpent Mingtian slowly said, "Nine Emperors, Dragon Ancestor, Xuanhu, and even the Tribulation Emperor possess them. Ha!"

It suddenly sneered: "You little human, you're quite the freak."

Old friend?

Su Cheng's mind raced, and he calmly asked, "Senior, are you friends or enemies with them?"

"Ten thousand years have passed, what meaning do so-called grudges still hold?"

The Great Serpent Mingtian's smile gradually faded, and his voice, which had seemed to shake the very soul, slowly became much softer.

"In my opinion, everything from ten thousand years ago, whether good or bad, is worth remembering and cherishing. Now that we have the opportunity to meet the Emperor of Calamity, why not sit down, drink, and have a heart-to-heart talk?"

"You have a very generous heart, senior."

"Ha, this is the first time in so many years that I have been praised so directly by a human."

The Great Serpent Mingtian looked intently at Su Cheng again: "However, I am indeed somewhat curious, just who are you?"

"I am the son of the Emperor of Calamity."

Su Cheng did not hide anything and frankly revealed his identity.

A glint flashed in Mingtian's serpentine eyes. "You... noticed?"

This somewhat inexplicable response left Shi Xuan, who was standing nearby, puzzled.

What did you notice?
"The senior must have some kind of ability to read minds."

Su Cheng smiled neither humbly nor arrogantly: "Since that's the case, why should I continue to hide it?"

"Yes, you're very perceptive."

Ming Tian suddenly closed his eyes. "So they are descendants of the Calamity Emperor. But where do the other bloodline auras come from?"

She suddenly fell silent, clearly gradually noticing the slight ripples that were 'revealing' in Su Cheng's heart.

"You really are extraordinary."

"You flatter me, senior."

Su Cheng could sense that the divine pressure surrounding him was gradually dissipating.

Mingtian brought the snake's head even closer, as if trying to discern the aura and bloodline within it.

"Interesting. Absolutely interesting."

"senior?"

"Judging from the current state of the Emperor of Calamity, he is probably unable to spare any time for the time being."

Ming Tian said meaningfully, "The son of the Calamity Emperor, why don't I take care of him for a while?"

Su Cheng's heart skipped a beat. "What do you mean by that, senior?"

"I have been sealed here for far too long, unaware of the turmoil and changes in the outside world."

Mingtian slowly swayed his massive body, causing the heavens and earth to tremble and billowing dust waves to surge and scatter.

It raised its serpentine body again, looking down at the enemy with disdain: "Let me see what kind of skills the descendant of the Calamity Emperor has now."

"Senior, you wouldn't be thinking of making a move—"

Before Su Cheng could finish speaking, he suddenly sensed danger and abruptly moved more than a hundred feet away.

The spot where he had stood was now entangled with illusory snake shadows; if he were to remain there for even a moment, his very soul would likely be imprisoned.

"rest assured."

The Serpent's eyes were calm and still, undisturbed. "With the Emperor of Calamity by my side, I wouldn't dare to harm you."

Su Cheng's brows furrowed. The giant snake's attitude seemed to be playfully teasing him.
".good."

He didn't hesitate at all and agreed in a deep voice. "But please, senior, restrain your strength so as not to disturb my mother and the others in their work."

As soon as he finished speaking, the phantom images of spirit snakes reappeared, encircling the hundred-foot radius around where the eleventh person and the others were, forming a strange and mysterious array.

"That way, no matter how much we disturb them, it won't bother them."

Ming Tian said in a low voice, "Are you relieved now?"

Su Cheng took a slow, deep breath and suddenly drew his demonic sword, the Black Blade.

"Senior, please enlighten me."

"Ah"

Seeing him become so serious and rigid, a hint of a smile flashed in the eyes of the Dark Serpent.

This kid is quite shrewd; he's not easy to fool.

"Take the move."

The Netherworld Serpent's head swayed slightly, and a vast array of mystical formations instantly unfolded around it.

Su Cheng held his breath and immediately charged forward, sword in hand. In an instant, countless sparks burst forth from the sky, and the flashes of swords and blades cascaded down like a waterfall.

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Watching Su Cheng and the giant snake battle in the air, Shi Xuan's expression gradually changed from tension to surprise and doubt, until finally...
She couldn't help but secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

I had initially thought that the Underworld was hiding some sinister intentions.

However, in the course of their confrontation so far, the snake has indeed, as it said, not used any serious moves at all; at most, it has only been a friendly exchange of blows.

It turns out that what was mentioned earlier as 'taking care' really just meant taking care of someone.
It is unclear whether they were afraid of the might of the Heavenly Emperor and dared not act rashly, or whether they truly had no ill intentions.

At least for now, the two sides should not engage in any more life-or-death conflicts.

--clang!

Several layers of mysterious seals blocked the attack, forcefully withstanding the sharpness of the swords and blades.

Su Chengxuan sprinted forward, instantly creating a hundred afterimages, each followed by a fierce attack.

However, these fierce sword techniques, when seen by Ming Tian, ​​were like children playing around, utterly intimidating.

"His skill is solid, and his physique is formidable, but his profound techniques are slightly lacking. Hmm?"

Just as it brushed aside the incoming sword light, it suddenly sensed something, and the smile in its snake eyes deepened.

This kid is really just sparring; he's actually holding back many moves.

Moreover, the weapons he wielded were also quite sophisticated.

One was almost divine, while the other was even more bizarre and peculiar, faintly emanating an aura that made it uneasy.

It was only because of his own restraint that these weapons were not able to unleash their full power.

"Heh, it seems I've been underestimated."

The black crystal between Mingtian's brows shimmered, and a blurry black light slowly emerged.

Su Cheng was still battling against the many profound and mysterious techniques she was using when he suddenly saw this strange phenomenon and was taken aback.

"What is this?"

"My true form is too large to be used here."

Amidst the intertwined black light, a mature and alluring female voice quietly rang out. "If you want to spar freely, your soul body is the most suitable."

As soon as the words were spoken, the black light dissipated like smoke, revealing a graceful and slender figure.

His face was alluring and seductive, his snake eyes were beautiful and sparkling, yet they also revealed a detached and graceful air as if he had seen through the world's illusions.

Her voluptuous figure was lightly wrapped in a python robe, her long, slender legs were completely naked, and her shawl of scales fluttered in the wind, making her appear grand and elegant.

"This"

Su Cheng was stunned when he saw her like this.

Is this what is meant by a soul-body?

"Just a minor trick of the Divine Void Realm." Ming Tian casually stroked his long black hair, which flowed down from between his fingers like a waterfall.

She gave a wicked yet calm smile and said, "Although it is composed of a wisp of soul power, it is not much different from your physical bodies."

Having said that, his figure suddenly flashed and appeared behind Su Cheng in an instant.

A snake-scale sword was silently pressed against his neck, and a soft laugh came from behind him.

"Kid, be a little more serious."

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Su Cheng glanced back slightly, his gaze becoming somewhat stern.

After a moment of silence, he quickly said, "Excuse me," and his aura surged instantly, sending bursts of thunder through the air.

"what?"

Ming Tian sheathed her sword and retreated several feet, a hint of surprise flashing across her alluring face.

Although I had just sensed that this kid was holding back, I didn't expect that this aura was far from his limit.
In what year was the Empress of Calamity born?
Before he could think any further, Ming Tian soon saw a streak of light fiercely approaching, swords and blades flashing out, slashing down at him relentlessly.

The sword's imposing force was overwhelming, far surpassing anything seen before.

Ming Tian's smile faded slightly, and he immediately brandished the Serpent Scale Belly Sword, unleashing thousands of serpent scale sword shadows in mid-air—

Immediately, it was forcibly broken by a sword, and then a slash with the power to break all laws came down on its face!

"Whoa?!"

Ming Tian couldn't help but let out a low cry and hurriedly withdrew.

Looking at Su Cheng, whose aura was incredibly powerful, she couldn't help but feel secretly alarmed. Was this kid's aura inexhaustible, and was it still constantly increasing?
"What kind of monster is the child of the Calamity Emperor—?"

Ding, ding ding ding!

She retreated repeatedly, parrying the relentless onslaught with difficulty.

Su Cheng felt increasingly exhilarated as the battle progressed, wielding his sword with ever greater gusto.

But then he suddenly heard Dugu Yue's ambiguous whisper in his ear: "Strange man, should I use my power to devour her?"

"Don't mess around."

Su Cheng spared a sliver of his attention and said in a low voice, "It may not be an enemy; we must not act rashly."

"pity."

Dugu Yue didn't linger; instead, she helped Su Cheng clear away several mysterious seals in front of him.

"Then let's take action and teach this arrogant woman a lesson!"

"drink!"

With a loud shout from Su Cheng, the swords clashed in mid-air, creating shockwaves that shook the very air.

Ming Tian leaned back, struggling slightly to support the long sword, her jade arms, wrapped in snake-scale silk, trembling slightly.

"Okay, okay! Stop it now!"

She cried out urgently, looking somewhat disheveled, "If this keeps going, I can't take it anymore!"

Su Cheng's eyes flickered slightly, and the surging aura around him subsided. He quickly sheathed his sword, took a few steps back, and smiled slightly.

"Make senior laugh."

"hiss"

Ming Tian dismissed the snake-scale sword from his hand and rubbed his slender wrist with a strange expression.

Although it was only a soul body, it had almost lost an arm in the previous few direct confrontations.
Just how terrifying is this child's physical strength?

"May I have your name?"

"Su Cheng."

"This name is quite different from your mother's."

"Many things happened back then," Su Cheng said with a calm smile. "We've only recently recognized each other."

"I see."

"Ha ha ha ha--!"

Just then, a slightly arrogant laugh suddenly rang out, startling both sides.

Su Cheng looked down in surprise, only to see a streak of light fly out of his arms and transform into a petite and exquisite figure.

"Oh, Mingtian, I have only just awakened from my slumber and have witnessed such a good show."

Fan You put her hands on her slender waist, her youthful face full of teasing and mischievous smiles: "The Snake Ancestor of yesteryear is now being taught a lesson by a junior in his early twenties, making him beg for mercy. It's really quite amusing."

Ming Tian's face darkened slightly: "So it was you, Fan You."

"Of course it's me."

Fan You raised her head slightly, looking arrogant. "You're not the only one who's survived until now."

Ming Tian's gaze shifted between her and Su Cheng, a subtle smile playing on his lips: "I'm rather curious, what's your relationship now?"

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The arrogant smile on Fan You's face suddenly froze.

Su Cheng was about to explain with a smile when he saw her suddenly grab his sleeve, her face slightly flushed, and mutter:

"No, it's nothing. I just accepted this child as my master."

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(End of this chapter)