Su Ming stared at the illusory nine-headed gigantic beast in the sky, then at the green-robed figure who had eyes for two of the three intelligent heads. His cold and arrogant gaze seemed to have met Su Ming's gaze for the first time, even though they were separated by the world and were separated by a great distance.
A smile appeared on the green-robed figure's lips, and with a hint of disdain, he gradually disappeared from the sky along with the nine-headed beast. As he disappeared, the dark clouds remained, and the rain continued falling.
'Not necessarily..?' Su Ming's expression was calm. He suddenly understood the meaning behind the green-robed figure's gaze.
He did not know who the green-robed figure was, but Su Ming knew that Han Mountain Bell did not have an owner. The person did not have complete control over it either. He only had two of the nine heads!
When the illusionary beast in the sky became completely indistinct and became invisible, the people on the ground opened their eyes, regardless of their levels of cultivation. Even Yan Luan, the Elder, and the others on the three mountains opened their eyes at that moment.
Very few of them knew what had happened. In fact, the dark clouds that filled the sky were no different from before. After a short period of silence, an uproar broke out in the crowd.
"What … happened just now?!"
"My mind went blank just now, and I only remember the bell chimes echoing in the air …"
"That's not right. Something must have happened just now, or else it's impossible for all of us to be like this!"
The sounds of discussion grew louder. When the crowd's gazes gathered on Su Ming standing under the ancient bell, they only saw his back. Su Ming had his head lowered. The black robe covered his face, so his face and expression could not be seen clearly. They could only see an indescribable feeling coming from his back as he walked towards the stone gate leading to the second layer.
Nan Tian and the others stood beside the stone gate with shock on their faces as they watched Su Ming walking towards them. During the span of a few breaths just now, even though they were powerful Berserkers in the Transcendence Realm, their minds were still blank. They did not know what had happened, but Ke Jiu Si instinctively took a few steps back when Su Ming approached him, and respect appeared on his face.
Perhaps others might not know, but Ke Jiusi had personally witnessed Si Ma Xin ring the bell. Although he had only rung it three times, it had left him and everyone else with blank memories. Ke Jiusi still remembered that when he had woken up all those years ago, he had seen Si Ma Xin silently staring at the ancient bell. Shockingly, that image now seemed to overlap with this mysterious person in front of him!
Nan Tian's breathing was ragged. Although he didn't know as much as Ke Jiusi, he knew that the bell belonged to Si Ma Xin. Now that he had experienced that strange blank spot in his memories, he couldn't help but feel a sense of reverence toward the person walking toward him.
"Snatching this bell from Lord Sima … this person …" Nan Tian lowered his head.
Xuan Lun fell silent. There was a complicated look on his face. He had recognized Su Ming. At that moment, Su Ming had gained an additional layer of mystery in his eyes. That mystery was incredibly profound, causing Xuan Lun to instinctively choose to retreat.
'His level of cultivation isn't as high as mine, but he still makes me wary … He dared to snatch the treasure from Lord Si Ma, and … he seems to have gained something … Just what other secrets does this person have? Is he challenging the Chains of Han Mountain just to gain the right to enter Freezing Sky Clan..? Thank goodness he's not the Berserker who attained completion in the Blood Solidification Realm a few months ago …' Xuan Lun hesitated for a moment. He realized that he was starting to become uncertain.
Under the people's gazes, Su Ming walked past calmly. When he arrived at the stone gate leading to the second layer, he did not stop for even a single moment and walked in.
The stone gate suddenly shone brightly. At the same time, the plates from the three tribes on Su Ming's body also shone brightly. With a flash, Su Ming disappeared into the stone gate.
When Su Ming stepped into the stone gate, an old woman walked out from behind Yan Luan on Lake of Colors Mountain. As she walked, she coughed. Her face was filled with wrinkles, and as she coughed, a sickly red appeared on her face.
There were two girls supporting the old woman by her side. There was worry on their faces.
Yan Luan turned around and looked at the old woman. She immediately took a few steps forward and personally supported the old woman's arm.
"Tribe leader, the Elder must come … we …" one of the girls quickly said.
"Alright, you can leave now." Yan Luan nodded and supported the old woman to the edge of the mountain. From there, they could see Han Mountain City better.
"Luan Er, someone obtained a part of Han Mountain Bell's legacy just now, right..?" There was a dull look in the old woman's eyes. Her voice was hoarse, and there was a hint of weakness in her voice. If Yan Luan had not supported her by her side, she would have fallen.
Yan Luan remained silent for a moment before she answered softly, "Yes."
"This bell has been in Han Mountain for far too long … In fact, Han Mountain Tribe was also named after this bell. Han Mountain Bell was named after Han Mountain's ancestor. In truth, no one knows where it came from and what its name is.
"It's good that it was taken away. If it stays here, it'll be a source of trouble in the future … It doesn't matter whether it's Si Ma Xin or that person just now, whoever can take it away can do so. You, don't get involved."
"But Fei Er still wants to enter Freezing Sky …" Before Yan Luan could finish speaking, the old woman turned around weakly and looked at the beautiful woman before her. She did not speak, only looked at her.
After a long while, Yan Luan lowered her head.
"Granny, I'll remember this."
"Luan Er, Lake of Colors Tribe is just a small middle-sized tribe. We can't afford to offend Si Ma Xin, but can we afford to offend this person who snatched the bell from Si Ma Xin?"
"Granny, I'm worried about Freezing Sky Clan. After all, Si Ma Xin is a disciple that Freezing Sky Clan cares deeply about … Fei Er still wants to join Freezing Sky Clan. If I don't do anything now, I …"
"You're still too young …" The old woman lifted her trembling hand and patted Yan Luan's shoulder. In her dull eyes, there was wisdom that time had given her.
"You can say that Si Ma Xin is a disciple of Freezing Sky Clan, but can you say that Si Ma Xin is a disciple of Freezing Sky Clan?" The old woman turned her head around and looked at Han Mountain with a profound gaze.
"This is …" Yan Luan was stunned, slightly confused.
The old woman sighed softly. She did not look at Yan Luan and spoke softly, "In other words, you can say that Lake of Colors Tribe is a tribe in the Land of South Morning, but can you say that a tribe in the Land of South Morning is Lake of Colors Tribe..? Do you understand now?"
Yan Luan remained silent for a moment before she nodded.
"Granny, I've paid a huge price for Freezing Sky Clan. The Relocation Art with four layers is enough to ensure that Lake of Colors Tribe will not decline for a thousand years. Don't provoke this person. If he wants to challenge the Chains of Han Mountain, we welcome him." As the old woman spoke, fatigue appeared on her face.
At the same time, the Elder of Tranquil East Tribe's eyes sparkled on the summit of Tranquil East Tribe. His expression kept changing, as if he was hesitating. He would occasionally look at Lake of Colors Mountain, and when he saw that it remained calm, a resolute look appeared in his eyes.
"Among the three tribes of Han Mountain, the one I respect the most is the Elder of Lake of Colors Tribe. That old woman might not be a schemer, but her wisdom is crucial when it comes to big matters. If she doesn't move, then we won't move!
"Han Mountain Bell belongs to whoever can take it away. This bell has never belonged to the three tribes. Once we understand this, we can be at ease." The Elder of Tranquil East Tribe seemed to be talking to himself, but at the same time, he seemed to be talking to the tribe leader of Tranquil East, the Chief of War, and the others behind him.
Puqiang Tribe was also silent. The three tribes shared a startling similarity towards this question. They did not ask about it.
At that moment, there was only the remnants of morning, but the rain was still heavy. It poured down on the mountain and flowed down the mountain rocks, causing the ground to be slippery. This was the first time Su Ming stepped into the second layer of Han Mountain City. As he stood there, behind him was the stone gate that separated him from the third layer. Before him was the first layer of Han Mountain City, which was also the summit of Han Mountain. That place was not too far away from where he was. There was nothing above the first layer. There were only three Chains that extended down from there, connecting the three mountains of the three tribes.
'The Chains of Han Mountain …' A brilliant glint appeared in Su Ming's eyes. He lifted his feet and walked past the quiet second layer at a moderate pace. He walked along the winding mountain path, and after the time it takes for half an incense stick to burn, he stood at the highest point of Han Mountain City!
The mountain wind howled and blew against Su Ming's face, causing his robes to flutter, but it could not blow away the robe that covered his face. The three Chains that were connected to the top of the mountain swayed in the wind. Below him was a canyon that was hundreds of thousands of feet deep. The wind was bone-chilling, and there were even raindrops in the canyon. Su Ming stood there and let out a deep breath.
He did not know whether a powerful Transcended Berserker would die if he failed and fell into the canyon while challenging the Chains of Han Mountain. However, the fact that the Chains of Han Mountain had existed for so many years meant that they were definitely not simple. Even if a Transcended Berserker could fly in the air, there would still be a slim chance of survival.
As he stood there, Su Ming looked into the distance. As far as his eyes could see, there were still dark clouds rolling about. It was as if the sky and the earth were connected and there was no difference between them. The curtain of rain was like a curtain, causing everything to be blurry.
Occasionally, thunder would rumble in the sky. There was also the lightning that was difficult to see clearly during the day. Sometimes, a part of it would appear in the clouds. If anyone kept staring at it, they would feel as if their eyes were flickering.
"He's starting to challenge the Chains of Han Mountain!"
"Which tribe's Chain will this person choose? I think it might be Lake of Colors! "
"It doesn't matter which tribe he challenges. I want to know whether he'll succeed. How many sections of the nine sections of the Chain can he reach?! If he can reach the seventh section, then he'll have succeeded! "
"In the past, when Freezing Sky Clan chose disciples, their standard was to step onto the eighth Chain of Han Mountain. There might be some exceptions, but there are just too few people who can make it to the ninth Chain."
"The ninth Chain is nothing. From what I know, the nine sections that have been released to the public are actually just the first of the real Chains of Han Mountain. The real Chains of Han Mountain are connected to the eight mountains. They're complete Chains that have only appeared twice in the past thousand years!"
The rain may be heavy, but it could not stop the people's attention. Su Ming stood at the top of the mountain. Before him was the Chain connected to Lake of Colors Tribe. The Chain to his right was connected to the mountains of Tranquil East Tribe. The Chain to his left was connected to Puqiang Mountain even though it was washed down by the rain.
The Chain was connected to three different mountains.
As Su Ming stood there, he could not help but remember the first time he came to Han Mountain City a few years ago. He stood in the third layer and lifted his head to look at He Feng standing at the top of the mountain.
That scene was reflected in his head and would not disappear for a long time.
"It's been a few years. How fast …" Su Ming mumbled. He took a deep breath and looked at the Chain to Puqiang Mountain. A brilliant light appeared in his eyes, and he took a step towards the Chain to his left!
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