Chapter 655: Underground Palace
Translator: Panda_Penn Editor: Chrissy
A small island was located more than 3000 miles away to the northeast. The island was previously under the control of a small family and many such islands could be found in this area. Some small families had difficult times surviving at the Central Plains so they would come and occupy an island and try to fight for some Mystical Materials in the sea so that they wouldn't starve to death.
Theoretically speaking, the small families were affiliated with the Island of Tranquility but they didn't bother controlling those small families and indulged them in developing as they wished as there were little to get.
The small family suffered during the previous day's thunderstorm which went across the island. Of the more than 1000 people of the family, only about a dozen made their way out. The rest were all killed by lightning…
After the thunderstorm passed, the members returned to the island in sorrow. They wanted to bury their families properly. It was until then when they realized that a huge crack appeared, a result of the lightning strike. There was a faint golden glow in the crack and they discovered a small underground palace thusly.
The discovery excited the surviving members of the family. If they could find some treasures in there, it would still be hopeful for the family to rise up quickly. They could remarry and have more children in the future. It was likely for their family to develop again so long as they could gain wealth.
However…
Among them, 10 went down and died instantly. The most powerful warrior of the small family was at the Fate Wheel Realm. Naturally, they were discouraged to take further risks. They turned to nearby forces for help, hoping they could go on the exploration together. But the information was leaked and currently, all the powerful warriors nearby were on their way over…
"Underground palace?"
Lu Li and Hu Lang were intrigued. Powerful warriors were abundant at the Great Land and many preferred to cultivate alone, fearing that families' bonds and worldly ties would get in the way of their pure minds.
Therefore, when some powerful warriors were on the verge of dying, they would find a secluded place to build a palace and hide the treasures they collected over a lifetime since they were without offspring. Anyone with enough luck could have the hidden treasure.
Hu Lang was almost ready to make a move after hearing the patriarch of the Gu Family out. But Lu Li had one concern—they were still within the territory of the Island of Tranquility. By going over to fight for the treasure, they might upset the force affiliated with the Great Buddhist Temple. Their connection with the Great Buddhist Temple might be affected and he was in no need of treasures as he already had a Quasi Relic.
"Never mind."
Lu Li said after some thoughts. Seeing that the patriarch of the Gu Family wanted to go, Lu Li waved his hand and said, "You can go and take a look but don't fight for the treasures. Help them out if necessary. That Island Owner knows who I am. You will get some shares of the treasures after you lend some help."
"Okay!"
The patriarch of the Gu Family left with excitement. He was here to ask for permission from Lu Li. If he was not allowed to go, he wouldn't dare to act on his own.
Hu Lang gave it some thoughts and decided against going. He was a Human Sovereign Realm warrior and master of the Silver Wolf Mountain. Regular artifacts were not up in his alley. He would only be interested in Quasi Relics, which…basically couldn't be acquired. All the known Quasi Relics of the Great Land were in the hands of the super families.
Little White was still rushing in and out from the sea. Lu Li watched it for a while and sat down to cultivate. Hu Lang did the same.
By dawn, a noise from the distance woke Hu Lang and Lu Li up. They saw a patriarch of the Gu Family rushing over. They could tell something was wrong because the patriarch was covered in blood.
"Something happened!"
The patriarch of the Gu Family yelled from the distance, "There are strong guardian Walking Puppets and Inhibition Formations in that underground palace. Third Young Master and the other patriarchs are trapped in there. Young Master Li, Lord Hu, help!"
"Walking Puppets are created by ancient skills!"
Hu Lang thought solemnly. Could it be that a powerful warrior was buried in that underground palace? How else could there be Walking Puppets guarding the mausoleum?
"Little White, come back here!"
Lu Li yelled. But the thunder was roaring, Little White could not hear him and didn't respond.
Lu Li shouted its name several times but Little White didn't respond. Lu Li had no other choice but for asking the patriarch to stay here. It would bring many troubles if Little White were to run off.
"Let's go!"
Hu Lang was at the middle stage of the Human Sovereign Realm and Lu Li himself was not weak. This time, Gu Family had done him much help so he could not sit around and watch as Gu Min and others die. Lu Li and Hu Lang released their Fate Wheel and Bead of Life respectively and rushed toward the northeast at the top of their speed.
They covered the distance of 3000 miles in the time for one incense stick to burn. Before they were very close, they could already see a ray of light containing Xuan Energy soaring to the sky.
"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh~"
Other small families resided in nearby islands and some pirates and bandits were all on their way over after they heard about this. But the island was surrounded by armies of the Island of Tranquility and access was not granted to just any one.
Therefore, outside the island, in the sea, on the rocks and in many surrounding deserted islands hid many warriors that had come from neighboring forces but they were all afraid to go into the underground palace to get the treasure.
Nobody dared to make a move unless some powerful warrior capable enough could kill all of the Island of Tranquility to prevent any leak of information. Otherwise, the Great Buddhist Temple and its affiliated forces would hunt down any wrong-doers.
"Guys, this is restricted area here. We have order from the Island of Tranquility to let nobody in!"
Lu Li and Hu Lang were stopped. But Hu Lang, as a Human Sovereign Realm warrior, had strong energy that gave pressure to the more than a dozen warriors. They were very polite.
Lu Li cupped his fists and said, "I am Lu Li. You can go and tell your Island Owner and he will let me in. I have some friends in there."
"Oh? You are Young Master Lu. Please, come in!"
Those warriors let Lu Li in and they treated him with utmost respect. Hu Lang grinned at Lu Li, indicating that he was so famous that everyone knew him.
Lu Li was in no mood to mess around with Hu Lang. He rushed into the island and checked with psychic power, feeling awe-struck. The island was covered with burnt bodies. Those might be the family members that were struck by lightning.
A huge crack appeared in the middle of the island and a ray of golden light came from within. Lu Li and Hu Lang tried to check but they couldn't feel the bottom. The crack must be deep.
Island Owner of the Island of Tranquility stood at the edge of the crack with many others. Seeing Lu Li flying down, the Island Owner bowed with respect and said, "Young Master Lu, nice to meet you. I am Wei Yuan and my Family Patriarch is Wei Tiandi!"
Lu Li knew nothing of Wei Tiandi but he did know that the Island of Tranquility belonged to the Wei Family which was a seventh rank family affiliated with the Great Buddhist Temple.
Lu Li nodded and asked, "How is it down there?"
Wei Yuan was a small old man at the peak of the Noble Lord Realm. Looking into the crack with a frown, he said, "The underground palace is not large. There are only two halls but the front hall is dangerous already. I sent hundreds of warriors down and more than half were killed."
"Just now, we and the Gu Family warriors went down together but we cannot fight back the Walking Puppets. Fourth Patriarch of the Gu Family and I and three others made it out but the rest are still trapped in there. There are two Walking Puppets but they are very strong and we cannot destroy them. Young Master Lu, please ask this lord here to help us out. If we can lay our hands on the treasure, we will split it evenly between us. How is that?"