Chapter 6182 - Testing the Waters

"Whoosh whoosh" Two elders wearing the attire of the Brahma Heaven Pill Valley swept through the void, stopping atop a mountain peak. They gazed at the swirling mists ahead, the silence around them eerily oppressive. Exchanging glances, they saw the fear mirrored in each other's eyes. One of the elders spoke: "The Divine Son is practically sending us to our deaths. With the Nine Heavens awakening, secret realms are appearing one after another, and various deadly zones are emerging in succession. This Emperor's Fall Land is perilous beyond measure. As Emperors of the Third Heaven, our strength is worthless here. Not to mention that Long Chen, sly as a fox and treacherous to the extreme, lurks in the shadows, poised to strike fatally at any moment. Even without Long Chen, if we inadvertently provoke a formidable presence, with our cultivation, death is certain." The other elder sighed, agreeing silently with the sentiment. Nobody knows what transpired during the battle between the Divine Son and Long Chen, but the fact that Long Chen escaped his grasp speaks volumes about his formidable power. It's known that Brahma Ji Divine Son wields astonishing divine power, protected by over a hundred Emperor Flames. His endless supernatural abilities make him unmatched among mid-tier Emperor experts. For Long Chen to escape him means that we, as early-stage Emperors, stand no chance against him. The area has now shrunk to the depths of the Emperor's Fall Land. The deeper we go, the more likely we are to encounter terrifying entities. If we were only at the Human King stage, we might fare better, since lower realms are less detectable and thus less hazardous. But here, we're like fireflies in the dark, and we dare not suppress our cultivation. If we face a sudden attack, we won't have time to lift the suppression, which is tantamount to courting death. "Damn that Long Chen. Why provoke the Divine Son of all people? If I die here, I curse that he will be hunted for eternity." A gust of cold wind chilled them to the bone, and the first elder spoke through gritted teeth, his face twisted with venomous hatred. "Hey, hey, hey, you're cursing the wrong person. You should be cursing that Brahma Ji guy instead!" A lazy voice suddenly echoed. The two elders were shocked, immediately summoning their three Emperor bodies. Violent power surged as they reacted like startled beasts. However, upon seeing the enormous divine bird with flowing divine light, they breathed a sigh of relief. Just a Divine King-level beast. Yet, when a man and a woman appeared atop the divine bird's head, their relief turned to dread. "Long Chen..." Their pupils contracted sharply. "Crack" One elder immediately crushed a jade token, their communication signal. "Attack!" They shouted in unison. Although they knew Long Chen wouldn't be easy to deal with, they had to try. Moreover, it had to be a quick battle, for a prolonged fight might attract terrifying entities, leading to mutual destruction. "Yaya" Yue Xiaoqian smiled faintly. "Buzz" With a gentle flap of its wings, the Curse Spirit Blood Crow emitted a blood-colored ripple, rapidly expanding from its center to envelop the two elders. Their speed, once rapid, slowed as the ripple engulfed them. "This is..." The two were startled, feeling as if trapped in a strong opponent's domain, their bodies sluggish. But unlike domain power, which can be resisted, this curse was inescapable without removing the curse runes. Otherwise, its influence would persist. "Buzz" The Curse Spirit Blood Crow flapped its wings again, another ripple spreading. The elders shuddered, nearly falling from the sky. "Gravity domain?" they exclaimed in horror. Their bodies suddenly felt dozens of times heavier. Such gravity wouldn't cause physical harm, but in battle, it was deadly. "Buzz" Another ripple spread, and they screamed in terror, realizing their life force was slowly draining away. "Buzz" A black ripple spread next. Upon reaching them, their expressions changed drastically, forcing them to stop and form hand seals. "Boom..." Emperor Flames burned, wrapping around their heads, as black smoke billowed from them. "That technique..." Long Chen was taken aback. He had experienced this curse before, even at a great distance, yet it infiltrated his sea of consciousness, eventually eradicated by the light of the God Gate. He still couldn't fathom how the curse was cast or how he fell victim to it. Now, seeing the two Third Heaven Emperors afflicted, Long Chen realized the curse's tyrannical nature. Even shutting off the six senses was futile; it was pervasive, and the only way to counter it was with a powerful soul force. Without strong soul support or external help, the curse could indeed kill someone. "Truly a chaotic remnant. Any anomaly not affected by the Human King transformation is a fearsome existence," Long Chen mused. The curse's power terrified even the two Third Heaven Emperors. However, Yaya's realm was too low, its source power weak, allowing the curse within their souls to be swiftly eradicated. "Thud thud" Yet just as they dispelled the curse, petals pierced their foreheads, exiting through the back. Their focus had been entirely on removing the curse, giving Long Chen the opportunity to strike, claiming their lives instantly. "Whoosh" The Curse Spirit Blood Crow devoured the two corpses in one gulp. Dragonbone Evilmoon wanted them, but Long Chen stopped it. After all, they had plenty of opportunities to acquire corpses of such high-level experts, but Yaya didn't. Competing with a child was beneath them. Spreading its wings, the Blood Crow soared swiftly, transforming into a stream of light as it carried the two away. "Yaya, you're amazing," Yue Xiaoqian cheered excitedly. Praised by its master, Yaya was thrilled, spinning rapidly through the air like a drill. "Alright, alright, stop spinning. I'm dizzy," Yue Xiaoqian pleaded as the Blood Crow's speed and spins made her queasy. Finally, the Blood Crow flew straight. Yue Xiaoqian's cheeks flushed with excitement. A Divine King-level Curse Spirit Blood Crow was already terrifying. Once it advanced to Emperor, it would be even more formidable. With Yaya, they no longer feared facing strong opponents below the Third Heaven Emperor level. Though Yaya's curse power wasn't strong, its influence was enough to create deadly openings for opponents, making it the strongest support partner. "Long Chen, thank you!" Yue Xiaoqian grasped Long Chen's hand, her excitement palpable. With them, the survival of the Beginning Demon Clan improved significantly. Long Chen gently ruffled Yue Xiaoqian's hair, feeling a pang of heartache. It was sad that a few pets could bring her such joy, a testament to the hardships she'd endured. "Damn Brahma Heaven" Thinking of Yue Xiaoqian's suffering, Long Chen gritted his teeth, his eyes filled with murderous intent. Yue Xiaoqian, though, felt warmth from his determination. No woman can resist a man's willingness to fight for her. Soon, the two joined with the Beginning Demon Clan. Just as they were about to set off, Long Chen's expression changed slightly. "What is it?" Yue Xiaoqian asked urgently. "We can't leave, because I... am about to break through."