Led by the Sky Wolf King, the group entered his lair, located within a massive cave, As they ventured deeper, the concentration of Heaven-Earth essence grew increasingly dense. Long Yuan could sense that this was the perfect place to use the "Divine Capture Technique"! "It seems the Heaven-Earth Essence Vein must be below us!" This realization eased his mind, The system reward would soon be within his grasp. Upon reaching the deepest part of the lair, they arrived at an enormous chamber, where a semi-transparent silver barrier stood before them. "Is this what you call the legacy of powerful beings?" Long Yuan asked the Sky Wolf King. "Reporting to the Demon King, this barrier is extraordinarily strong. Even I cannot break through it. It must have been left by formidable experts—it couldn't have formed naturally!" The Sky Wolf King's body continuously emitted cold air, layers of ice forming and dissipating in an endless cycle. He was attempting to expel the chilling energy within him, After all, Long Yuan's cultivation had reached the peak of fifth-tier Demon King! With a mighty sweep of his massive blue tail, Long Yuan struck the silver barrier. A thunderous boom echoed, causing the surrounding Heaven-Earth essence to churn violently. The barrier erupted with silver light, illuminating the entire space in a dazzling display. Long Yuan remarked with mild surprise, acknowledging the considerable strength of whoever had set up this barrier. now that he had discovered it, there was no way he would leave empty-handed. If necessary, he could simply smash through it using the Dragon Emperor Palace. a faint smile crossed his face. "So that's how it is!" "This barrier is sustained by the Heaven-Earth Essence Vein beneath it?" During his attack, he had sensed the violent stirring of the essence vein underground, with vast amounts of Heaven-Earth essence surging upward. This meant that as long as the essence vein remained intact, the barrier would never break. if one possessed sufficient power, Thɪs chapter is updated by NoveI-Fire.ɴet they could forcibly shatter the barrier— but that was another matter entirely! "In that case, I'll just take the Heaven-Earth Essence Vein directly!" For others, this might be difficult or even impossible, but for him, it was effortless! Long Yuan immediately activated the "Divine Capture Technique." His massive maw gaped open, as a pitch-black vortex materialized. The surrounding Heaven-Earth essence surged toward it like rivers flowing into the sea. The earth trembled violently, as if struck by an earthquake, before splitting apart into a massive fissure! Seeing Long Yuan casting his technique, the Sky Wolf King's eyes darted around, and he prepared to flee. But then he met Long Yuan's fierce gaze, freezing him in place. Terrified, he lowered his head and tucked his tail between his legs, using the opportunity to focus on expelling the cold energy within him. "What is the Beast God doing?" Chu Hongxiao and the others watched curiously. a silver, river-like substance emerged from the fissure, stretching hundreds of meters long. Dense Heaven-Earth essence radiated from it— this was the Heaven-Earth Essence Vein! Under the astonished gazes of the onlookers, the silver river was swallowed whole by the black vortex. "Mission accomplished!" Long Yuan declared with satisfaction. The "Divine Capture Technique," a system-rewarded method specifically for seizing essence veins, had proven incredibly effective. "Moreover, this essence vein is of considerable grade—it's actually fifth-tier!" A fifth-tier Heaven-Earth Essence Vein meant its energy could sustain the cultivation of fifth-tier experts. "The Chu family won't have to worry about Heaven-Earth essence for years to come!" He then turned his attention back to the barrier. The silver glow that had once blazed brightly was now noticeably dimmer. Long Yuan swung his tail once more, striking the barrier. This time, as his blue tail lashed out, the surrounding space rumbled violently— a sign of the Heaven-Earth energy being harnessed! With another deafening impact, the barrier's glow faded further. Two more strikes followed, and with a resounding crash, the silver barrier shattered completely. the Sky Wolf King transformed into a streak of silver light, darting into the space beyond the barrier. The reason he had established his lair here, aside from the dense Heaven-Earth essence, was his longstanding desire to obtain the legacy within. Now that the barrier had fallen, perhaps he could find a way to deal with that monstrous serpent! "You're courting death!" Long Yuan roared in fury. How dare this fool steal what belonged to him! Where did he find such audacity?! With a powerful lunge, Long Yuan surged forward into the chamber. Inside, there was nothing but a black palace. "Hah! A seventh-tier spiritual artifact?" The Sky Wolf King laughed manically, charging straight into the palace. If even the palace itself was a seventh-tier artifact, just how powerful must the legacy within be? Long Yuan followed closely, but the moment he stepped through the palace gates, he heard the Sky Wolf King's agonized shrieks. Countless black sword energies crisscrossed the hall, reducing the Sky Wolf King's body to swiss cheese in an instant. Blood gushed out like a fountain. Long Yuan was equally startled by the sudden turn of events. As the countless black sword energies shot toward him, a chill ran down his spine. He had a gut feeling— he wouldn't survive this onslaught. But in the next moment, a nine-story palace materialized above his head, releasing strands of radiant light. CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!! The sword beams struck the light, but failed to penetrate the imperial artifact's glow. The Sky Wolf King's eyes widened in disbelief as he collapsed into a pool of blood. Long Yuan retorted coldly. "You were the one who rushed in first. I didn't tell you to be so eager!" With the Dragon Emperor Palace shielding him, Long Yuan approached the Sky Wolf King's corpse This wasn't out of kindness— he simply happened to be hungry, and the Sky Wolf King's body would make a fine meal. "Still, I have to wonder—what kind of bastard leaves a legacy but sets up such a deadly trap?" No fifth-tier expert could withstand those sword energies. Chu Hongxiao and the others were pale with terror. A mighty fifth-tier Demon King had died just like that? The world beyond Qingyang Town was truly horrifying! Protected by the Dragon Emperor Palace, Long Yuan advanced through the hall, deflecting the endless sword beams. The interior was vast, though it paled in comparison to the Dragon Emperor Palace's spatial properties. At the heart of the palace, they found a lifeless corpse. Yet despite its state, a faint but oppressive aura still emanated from it, making it hard for Long Yuan to breathe. As for the Chu family members, they fared even worse— some had already fainted. Long Yuan promptly stored them inside the Dragon Emperor Palace. After all, their purpose had only been to guide him to the essence vein's general location. He examined the corpse— his face eerily lifelike, but with a gaping hole in his forehead, as if pierced by a single finger. hovered a black longsword, from which the endless sword energies originated.