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Chapter 285 The Jade Seal of Destiny
The Hall of Ten Thousand Souls.

The entrance to the passage is relatively stable and looks like it can hold for at least a few more days.

Gao Wu, dressed in the Crimson Dragon Armor and with the Heavenly Fate Sword at his waist, strode into the main hall.

Having experienced the illusions before, the ferocious beasts seemed even more real, and Gao Wu felt as if he had returned to his fourteen-year-old self, weak, pitiful, and helpless.

A profound sense of powerlessness made Gao Wu instinctively want to unleash his power. However, through his Yin Spirit, he could confirm that he was standing in the center of the hall and that no strange beasts were attacking him.

All his mental sensations were merely illusions conjured by the Hall of Ten Thousand Souls to test his martial arts divine will.

Gao Wu silently activated the Hidden Dragon Technique, concealing his martial arts intent and spiritual power.

When the illusion shattered, ten black-armored soldiers appeared.

When Gao Wu faced the black-armored soldiers again, he noticed that these heavily armored soldiers looked somewhat like terracotta warriors...

I don't know if the Terracotta Army copied his design, or if he copied the Terracotta Army's design.

More than two thousand years ago, the Epang Palace must have had some connection with that period of history.

Gao Wu couldn't help but think of Qin Liuhe, who also had the surname Qin and held the Jade Seal of Destiny, making him a perfect match for the Epang Palace Divine Realm.

He even suspected there was some kind of explanation or metaphysics involved.

There's just one problem: the Qin dynasty only lasted two generations, which is a very bad omen...

The level four black-armored puppets posed absolutely no threat. Especially with his greatly improved martial arts skills and exquisite control over space, dealing with these mindless puppet warriors was incredibly easy.

Gao Wu passed the test the first time solely due to his superior physical strength and the sharpness of his Heavenly Fate Sword. This time, he even felt that he didn't need to use any fighting; he could simply push his way through.

However, if the black-armored golems are not eliminated, their numbers will only increase.

Gao Wu focused on controlling the level of his source energy, relying solely on his physical strength. With a single punch, several black-armored puppets shattered simultaneously, a feeling that was incredibly stress-relieving.

In the final stage of the sixth cycle, Gao Wu faced hundreds of black-armored puppets and really wanted to unleash his source power to deliver a powerful blow and test just how strong his true destructive power was now.

However, he suppressed his urge to cause destruction. The Hall of Ten Thousand Souls was so crucial that he could not afford to make a mistake, and he should not try anything funny at this time.

Any unnecessary changes are extremely irresponsible.

Gao Wu successfully completed the sixth cycle and arrived at the high platform. He looked at the entrance to the passage below but didn't rush in, because the time hadn't come yet.

The passage exit is some distance from the main gate square of the Epang Palace, so it shouldn't trigger the Golden Guards.

However, there's no need to take risks if there's a safe path. Gao Wu didn't even release Qin Jiuyue, precisely because he feared Qin Jiuyue's aura would trigger an anomaly in the Myriad Souls Palace.

When the time came, Gao Wu passed through the spatial passage and arrived in front of the Epang Palace.

Before the imposing triple gates, a colossal golden figure stood solemnly, wielding a spear. The plaza ahead was wide and flat, devoid of any unusual features.

After confirming that everything was in order, Gao Wu activated the Xuanlong Divine Image to open the ring space. With a flash of black shadow, Qin Jiuyue had already emerged from the space.

Qin Jiuyue remained calm and his breathing was long and even, showing no signs of discomfort.

His gaze first swept over the golden figure holding a spear in the distance, then he looked at the many palaces of the Epang Palace.

The magnificent and splendid palace complex drew gasps of amazement from Qin Jiuyue's phoenix eyes.

Although Yingzhou looks like a fairyland, it is, after all, a creation of nature.

The Epang Palace was a man-made structure, and its architectural style was similar to that of the Qin and Han dynasties in ancient China. It was by no means a natural creation, but rather a product of the conscious efforts of intelligent life.

This suggests that there may be deities or powerful intelligent beings within the Epang Palace's divine realm.

Even if a creature is highly intelligent, like a ichthyosaur, without the inheritance and accumulation of knowledge, it is ultimately no different from a wild beast.

The Epang Palace before them was clearly far beyond what fish and dragons could compare to. Furthermore, the source energy laws governing the Epang Palace were incredibly complex and unpredictable.

Qin Jiuyue stared at it for a while, but still couldn't figure it out. He couldn't help but sigh softly.

Gao Wu didn't know why Qin Jiuyue sighed, so he looked at him with a questioning expression.

Qin Jiuyue's gaze fell on Gao Wu, and he smiled and said, "It's nothing, it's just that seeing the Qin and Han palaces here is indeed amazing."

"The mysteries of the universe are truly unfathomable."

As he was speaking, he suddenly sensed something and slowly turned around to see Qin Liuhe standing behind him.

Thirty years had passed, and his father looked exactly the same as he remembered.

Qin Jiuyue cautiously observed the other party. In such a mysterious divine realm as the Epang Palace, anything could happen.

Perhaps the father before him was merely an illusion conjured by a deity, designed specifically to deceive him.

Even though there were divine messages and the Nine Dragons Limitless Dao in the Xuanlong Ring, Qin Jiuyue dared not be careless in the slightest.

For an ordinary person, mistaking their father is just embarrassing, but if he makes a mistake, it's a much bigger problem.

The matter was of great importance, and Qin Jiuyue had no choice but to be cautious.

Qin Liuhe fully understood Qin Jiuyue's concerns. He flipped his long sleeves, revealing a Heavenly Mandate Jade Seal in his hand.

The supreme and powerful aura emanating from the peerless artifact put immense pressure on both Qin Jiuyue and Gao Wu.

That small jade seal, however, stands as majestic as a sacred mountain and as profound as the ocean. It also possesses supreme divine power to command all living beings.

Gao Wu felt compelled to kneel in worship, but his powerful and unwavering mental strength was utterly ineffective against the Jade Seal of Destiny.

Fortunately, the Yin Spirit was unaffected by the Jade Seal of Destiny, allowing him to remain calm and avoid embarrassment under its pressure. To maintain his stability, Gao Wu activated a layer of Azure Dragon Divine Qi Mantra to preserve his physical and mental well-being.

Fortunately, Qin Liuhe only slightly released the divine power of the Heavenly Mandate Jade Seal and did not really intend to do anything to Gao Wu and Qin Jiuyue.

Qin Jiuyue was also awestruck by the divine power of the Heavenly Mandate Jade Seal, and for a moment he was somewhat dazed.

The powerful and familiar divine might confirmed his identity; it was undoubtedly his father!
A deity can impersonate his father and wield the Jade Seal of Heaven.

However, the mysterious connection between his father and the Jade Seal of Destiny, and the feeling of holding the destiny in his hands, is something that no one can imitate.

If some kind of power can deceive his wisdom and martial arts intuition as a martial saint, then he will accept it.

"Father." Qin Jiuyue knelt down and kowtowed.

Gao Wu was slightly embarrassed. He hadn't expected the father and son to meet so formally and solemnly, like a subject paying homage to the emperor.

He suddenly realized that he had been speaking too casually to his grandmaster, without any sense of propriety.

Logically speaking, since his senior master knelt down, his grand-disciple should also kneel down and pay homage.

He was simply not used to this kind of etiquette and hadn't prepared himself mentally beforehand, so he couldn't bring himself to kneel down for a moment.

Gao Wu could only console himself: "My grandmaster is a dignified Martial Emperor, he wouldn't stoop to the level of a grandson..."

However, the father and son really do look alike. Whether it's their appearance, demeanor, or even their clothing, they are seven or eight parts similar.

The difference is that the grandmaster looks more profound, with a deep and focused gaze, and has a more authoritative and domineering aura.

Even if the other party is just a wisp of Yin spirit, or a spiritual spirit, it is solid and real like a real person, without any sense of illusion. It can even accurately present expressions and demeanor.

Qin Liuhe paid no attention to Gao Wu beside him. His gaze fell on Qin Jiuyue, who was kneeling, and he said, "Now that you're here, you must have made your decision?"

"Yes," Qin Jiuyue replied, his voice low but very firm.

Qin Liuhe looked at Gao Wu: "This is none of your business. Go wait outside the passage."

Gao Wu was a little disappointed. He had originally wanted to follow along and see what was going on. Was this some kind of forced entry into the Epang Palace to rescue people?
Although he's not at level seven, he should be able to offer some help with his current abilities.

As a result, Qin Liuhe was about to send him away.

Gao Wu didn't dare to utter a sound; he respectfully nodded and withdrew from the Epang Palace divine realm.

Back on the high platform of the Hall of Ten Thousand Souls, Gao Wu also fell into deep thought.

The first time he met Qin Liuhe, this patriarch asked him if he wanted the Heavenly Mandate Jade Seal.

This time, is it going to be that the Jade Seal of Destiny is to be passed on to Master Qin?

Gao Wu didn't know much about the Jade Seal of Destiny. Based on his limited experience, the Jade Seal of Destiny was much stronger than the Thunder Spear and his master's Han Guang Sword.

Such a powerful artifact must have extremely high requirements for its wielder.

The fact that the Jade Seal of Destiny had just displayed a trace of its power further confirmed his thoughts. With his small frame, he absolutely could not withstand the power of the Jade Seal of Destiny.

But can Uncle-Master Qin withstand it? What if he can't?
Gao Wu hesitated to think further. Qin Jiuyue and Qin Liuhe were both exceptionally intelligent; they had their own judgments, and it was not his place to speculate.

About two hours later, Qin Jiuyue appeared on the high platform in a flash.

"Master, Uncle?" Gao Wu hesitated for a moment. He even used his Yin Spirit to take a look. The other party's body was solid and his source power was stable. Some details on his face and clothes showed that he was Qin Jiuyue without a doubt.

Of course, an 80% resemblance is very similar. For someone with high-level martial arts skills and keen senses, even a difference of one ten-thousandth is very obvious and extremely easy to distinguish.

The so-called similarity between Qin Jiuyue and Qin Liuhe is only in their facial features, demeanor, and attire. Ordinary people might be confused by this, but Gao Wu can easily find thousands of differences between the two.

From any perspective, the person before them was undoubtedly Qin Jiuyue. Even in terms of spiritual aura, there was no problem…

Wait, something's not right...

Gao Wu suddenly noticed a problem: Qin Jiuyue's spiritual aura had changed, becoming deeper and more profound, faintly revealing an incomparably powerful divine might.

Qin Jiuyue noticed the doubt in Gao Wu's eyes and said calmly, "The Heavenly Mandate Jade Seal is powerful, so it will naturally cause changes."

He then added, "This matter is of great importance; do not tell anyone."

Gao Wu paused for a moment and then asked, "What should we do about our master's matter?"

He rushed and finally got in before the passage closed. Now, it seemed that his senior uncle Qin was planning to leave, which puzzled him.

We can't just leave our master inside and ignore him, can we? Besides, there's a magical artifact inside the Epang Palace that can suppress spatial expansion, are we just going to throw that away too?
Judging from the current situation, there are far too many powerful life forms in this other dimension. Even if these strange beasts lack intelligence and can be easily killed by martial artists of the same level.

In reality, these beasts are terrifyingly powerful, and modern weapons are almost ineffective against them. If an eighth-level ichthyosaur were to break into a city, it would inevitably cause a devastating disaster.

If an ichthyosaur of level eight were to inhabit a river or sea route, it would cause incalculable damage to transportation.

This is just the Yingzhou Secret Realm. Once the real world and the other world merge, who knows how many strange beasts and races will emerge.

Qin Jiuyue understood Gao Wu's meaning, and he said calmly, "The Epang Palace is a powerful divine domain, and it would be possible to break through it by combining several powerful divine artifacts."

"I have obtained the Jade Seal of Destiny. As long as we are well prepared, we can forcibly open the Hall of Ten Thousand Souls."

"The most urgent task is to obtain those divine artifacts; this is where we need your help..."

Gao Wu looked at Qin Jiuyue, a few doubts rising in his heart. Was this person really his senior uncle?

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