Chapter 185: Dragon’s Grave

Despite his great strength, Hei Mu was calm and cautious, unwilling to easily provoke unnecessary trouble. After confirming that the group with the woman in green had gone far away, he led Hu Feng and Black Blood to leave quickly, searching for the next Dragon Bone Grass.

This kind of herb, which grew by absorbing Dragon Force, was very spiritual. Most of the time, it hid deep underground to avoid the raging Dragon Force Storm. Every day, it would only surface during the half-hour when the Dragon Force Storm stopped, making it extremely hard to find. Ordinary people would find it difficult to discover their traces even if they walked across the ground. Hei Mu was different; by carefully examining the soil on the ground, he could determine whether there was Dragon Bone Grass underneath. He could even infer the approximate age of the Dragon Bone Grass based on the amount of silt and the size of the holes. Along the way, he only collected Dragon Bone Grass that was over ten thousand years old, unlike ordinary Demon Hunters who just took whatever they found.

Ten Thousand Year Dragon Bone Grass needed to absorb a large amount of Dragon Force, so it could only be found around some large tombs. The Dragon’s Grave was less like a valley and more like a huge basin surrounded by mountains on three sides. As a cemetery handed down from ancient times by the Dragon Clan, there were countless tombs of all sizes. Some still had stone tablets, while others did not even have a small mound; it was desolate. Even without the interference of Ghosts, it was not easy for ordinary Demon Hunters to find a single Ten Thousand Year Dragon Bone Grass. Fortunately, Hei Mu was experienced. A few days later, he successfully collected nearly a hundred plants; his hard work paid off.

In front of Hei Mu and Black Blood, Hu Feng did not hide his true strength. Along the way, when they encountered blind Ghost Dragons and other powerful Undead, he either crushed them directly or devoured their power, turning it into pure Prime Force. It was rare to have two experts accompanying him, so while searching for Dragon Bone Grass, he asked them for advice regarding his Cultivation confusion. Along the way, the three met many Demon Hunters in a hurry. To avoid unnecessary trouble, Hei Mu led the two to keep a low profile and detour from afar.

“Brother Blackwater, come on, let us brothers find a place and have a hearty battle. Let me see just how powerful your God-Slaying Great Method is!” Seeing Hu Feng improving day by day, his moves becoming sharper, and him killing a powerful Ghost Dragon with one strike, the naturally warlike Black Blood could not help but feel his hands itch.

“Forget it. I am worried I might not control myself well and stab a hole in you; that would be troublesome!”

Hu Feng smiled wickedly, dashed forward, and killed a Ghost Dragon that had escaped a hundred meters away. Following a faint sensation, he found a Dragon Bone Grass hidden deep underground. He stomped hard with his right foot, and the immense force shook the Dragon Bone Grass out, pulling it up by the roots. Following the experienced Hei Mu, he quickly learned many practical things.

The more he pondered, the more he realized that the God-Slaying Three Swords inherited from the Sword God Livingston was not simple; every sword strike contained infinite changes. After merging the Ten Great Ancient Divine Abilities and the Witchcraft he created, the power was even greater, but he was far from the stage of controlling it freely.

“Bullshit, you think you can do that?”

Black Blood widened his eyes and was just about to catch up to let Hu Feng taste his power when his shoulder was forcefully pressed by Hei Mu standing nearby.

“Black Blood, listen!”

Hei Mu stood motionless, focusing his mind on sensing the energy fluctuations in the air.

The pitch-black night sky seemed no different from usual. But upon careful sensing, one could discover that the air had begun to ripple gently at some point. The laws of space and time within the Dragon’s Grave were more twisted and unbalanced, and the light was dimmer. It looked as if a violent Dragon Force Storm could erupt at any moment.

The tower-like Black Blood was naturally warlike and usually appeared careless, but at critical moments, he immediately calmed down, like a cheetah that could erupt at any time. He carefully sensed the changes in the air, and his expression slowly became grave. “Double gravity, triple… hmm, the Restriction in the air is getting stronger. The Dragon’s Grave is finally starting to turmoil! Hei Mu, do we have enough Ten Thousand Year Dragon Bone Grass?”

“One hundred and three plants; the number is a bit small, but it is barely enough!”

Hei Mu’s face was calm. Sensing the changes between heaven and earth, he continued faintly: “Space-time oscillation; it seems the corpse of the Primordial Heavenly Dragon King is about to appear! Hu Feng, haven’t you been looking for the whereabouts of the Previous Saintess Flochra? Let’s go, let’s go check it out immediately. I can be certain that at this time, she has already arrived at the tomb of the Primordial Heavenly Dragon King.”

“Alright!”

Hu Feng nodded and quickly appeared beside Hei Mu. The three left quickly. Following the unusual fluctuations, they headed west all the way, like three great rocs skimming over the Wasteland.

Along the way, they encountered more and more Demon Hunters. There were fully armed Demon Hunter Squads with many people, and there were also solitary Mutants, all in a hurry. There were Demi-god Strongers with unfathomable strength, and there were also Demon Hunters at the low level of Saint Domain, or even only with the strength of a Grand Swordsman. Relying on their large numbers, they rushed forward ignorantly, not knowing how they managed to avoid the interception of the Guardian Dragon Clan.

“The great turmoil is about to begin. If I guess correctly, by now, the Guardian Dragon Clan has long given up interception.”

Seeing Hu Feng shaking his head at the many ordinary Demon Hunters, Hei Mu quickly understood his thoughts. “Almost everyone has a herd mentality and is easily confused by superficial treasures. The weaker the person and the less knowledgeable they are, the stronger their herd mentality. Hu Feng, remember, when we reach the periphery of the Primordial Heavenly Dragon King’s tomb, do not act easily. It is best if you can snatch the Dark Heavenly Book from Saintess Flochra, but if you cannot, do not force it. As for the corpse of the Primordial Heavenly Dragon King, it is even less something we can snatch. If the situation is wrong, the best way is to leave this place quickly!”

Hei Mu once again instructed Hu Feng, who feared nothing, and could even be called lawless. At Saintess Peak, he had witnessed Hu Feng’s madness. That time, they luckily avoided the pursuit of Old Ancestor Bone Demon, but not every time would they be so lucky. As an elite from Black Horn who had wandered through countless Planes, he could be certain that this time was even more dangerous than Saintess Peak.

The Primordial Heavenly Dragon King, a complete corpse of an Ancient Demon God!

Such a treasure would definitely attract the covetous eyes of countless old monsters. And to welcome the return of this ancestor, the Dragon Clan’s elites would definitely come out in full force, setting up layer upon layer of ambushes. The Dragon’s Grave looked calm and easy to enter, but in reality, it was already dangerous at every step!

“Understood, Brother Hei Mu, don’t worry, I definitely won’t act easily. But if the so-called Primordial Heavenly Dragon King’s corpse falls in front of me, I won’t mind taking it. At that time, you two don’t make a move; I have a way to leave the Dragon’s Grave safely. Later, if there is time, I will go to Black Horn to find you! If you have any urgent matters, you can also crush these two Rune Crystals, and I can appear immediately!”

Hu Feng looked serious and took out two Rune Crystals, handing them to Hei Mu and Black Blood.

Hei Mu was calm and cautious, which prevented him from capsizing in a ditch, but in Hu Feng’s view, he was sometimes a bit too conservative. Life was actually a series of choices, and every choice carried risks, big or small. Being too conservative could naturally avoid many dangers, but it also meant missing many rare opportunities.

“Alright, take care!”

Seeing Hu Feng’s firm attitude, Hei Mu sighed secretly and said nothing more, taking the Rune Crystals and hiding them close to his body. The three moved very fast, leaving many Demon Hunters along the way far behind. Slowly, they got closer and closer to the tomb of the Primordial Heavenly Dragon King in the deepest part of the Dragon’s Grave.

After crossing a high mountain of ten thousand zhang, a huge tomb appeared before their eyes.

On the vast plain, there stood countless dragon reliefs. Reliefs of ordinary Dragon Clans like Black Dragons and Gold Dragons were everywhere, and reliefs of high-level Dragon Clans like Poison Dragons, Purple Dragons, and Crystal Dragons could also be seen from time to time, scattered across the entire plain, guarding the tomb of the Primordial Heavenly Dragon King like powerful guards.

In the middle of the plain was a high mountain piled up with crystals; every crystal contained majestic and pure energy. On the top of the mountain stood a Totem Pole covered in Runes, glowing with red light. It looked somewhat similar to the Pillar of Flame in the Underground World. If one looked closely, one could also find dragons baring their fangs and claws carved on the Totem Pole.

Unlike the common dragons with amazing wingspans, the dragons on the Totem Pole were unique. Their bodies were full of power and streamline, and they were actually imposing Five-Clawed Gold Dragons. They wrapped around the Totem Pole lifelike, as if they could turn into real dragons and soar into the sky at any moment.

“Heavenly Dragon Crystal Vein, this is the legendary Heavenly Dragon Crystal Vein!”

Looking at the mountain piled up with crystals in the distance, the usually calm Hei Mu was also shocked.

Crystals had different qualities, and Crystal Veins were no exception. Compared to the Dark Crystal Vein on Saintess Peak, the Heavenly Dragon Crystal Vein before them could be said to be the rarest Crystal Vein in the world. Every crystal was a priceless Heavenly Dragon Crystal. It was said that drinking just one drop of the Crystal Marrow bred from this Crystal Vein could allow one to inherit a trace of the power of the Primordial Heavenly Dragon, causing one’s power to soar.

“If I can fuse with this Heavenly Dragon Crystal Vein before me, to what extent will the massive Prime Realm evolve? A Semi-plane, or a true Plane?”

Sensing the vast, boundless energy fluctuations underground like an ocean, Hu Feng’s eyes lit up.

He did not know how powerful the corpse of the Primordial Heavenly Dragon King was, but just this Heavenly Dragon Crystal Vein that had given birth to a mountain of crystals before him was enough to drive people crazy. Unfortunately, looking at the dragon stone carvings guarding the surroundings, no one dared to easily step into this plain that buried countless treasures.

Even the most reckless Demon Hunter would not treat these baring-fangs-and-claws dragon stone carvings as decorations!

Looking around, there were heavy shadows in the darkness; no one knew how many Demon Hunters had come. However, every one of them cautiously lingered on the periphery, quietly waiting for the final moment to arrive. Along the way, no one encountered the figure of the Guardian Dragon Clan, and the journey was unobstructed. The Hei Mu Ya on the periphery of the Dragon’s Grave was empty. But precisely because of this, people felt an even stronger sense of danger.