"With such a large number, it is already more than enough to develop the Nine Ranks of the Great Families."
Xiao Chen thought to himself. With this large number of Spirit Stones, he could nurture any talented descendant in Heavenly Star City, providing the Dragon's Gate with an endless supply of blood for its future development.
As the two strolled through the pile of Spirit Stones, they arrived before a stone door. Then, they got blocked again.
The path to the next hall was not smooth. A dust-covered combat puppet with its head lowered stood on both sides of the stone door.
After ten thousand years, this combat puppet, which had once been incredibly strong, was now lifeless, showing no signs of activity.
Mo Chen took a look and said, "This is an Emperor Grade combat puppet. If it were in perfect condition, it would be as strong as Emperor Wu."
Xiao Chen felt startled in his heart. How strong was the Dragon's Gate in the past? It could even create Emperor Grade combat puppets.
"Crack!
Crack! Crack! "Just as Xiao Chen was thinking of a way to open the stone door before him — The various joints of the combat puppet with its head lowered started moving, giving off creaking sounds.
This startled Xiao Chen and Mo Chen. They pushed off with their feet and retreated, raising their guard.
A moment later, the Combat Puppet suddenly raised its head, and within its eye sockets. There were two faint flames burning in its eye sockets. The weak flames gave off a weak feeling like they could be extinguished at any moment.
However, no one dared to underestimate the aura of this combat puppet. The instant it raised its head, it forced the two back again.
When the combat puppet saw the Blue Dragon King's insignia on Xiao Chen's chest, its hostility vanished.
"Is the current Blue Dragon King so weak? How far has the Dragon's Gate fallen? Even this small reserve treasure trove requires the Blue Dragon King to come and collect. Is there no one left in the Xiao Clan's direct bloodline? "
A hoarse mechanical voice came out of the mouth of the battle puppet.
This greatly shocked Xiao Chen and Mo Chen. Unexpectedly, this combat puppet had its own thoughts. It could adjust itself and think clearly, no different from a normal person.
However, he seemed to have lost track of time and did not know what was happening outside.
Xiao Chen composed himself and said, "Senior, the Qing Emperor is already dead, and the Dragon's Gate was destroyed ten thousand years ago. The Xiao Clan has already been forced into the Sky Dome Realm, far away from the Kunlun Realm."
"Ten thousand years? Has Dragon Sect been destroyed? "
The battle puppet did not seem to be able to react, not daring to accept the reality before it. "How could the Qing Emperor die? He was unrivaled, sweeping through the world. The Immortal God Emperor, the Reincarnated Corpse King, the Demon God Ju Yi, the Master of the Seven Seas, the Abyssal Demon Emperor, and the Hades Hierarch. Which one of them could be his match? How could he die?! "
Xiao Chen said, "On the path of a martial artist, if one doesn't become a god, it's hard for one to escape death. Senior, please calm down. Although the death of the Qing Emperor is shrouded in mystery, it is an indisputable fact that he has fallen. The Dragon Gate no longer exists. "
The truth was very cruel. However, Xiao Chen still had to say it. After a few explanations, the mysterious combat puppet finally accepted the truth. However, the two flames in its eyes turned even more illusory.
After some communication, Xiao Chen learned the other party's identity. When it was alive, it was a War Venerate of the Dragon's Gate. After it died, it used a Ghost Race Secret Technique to seal its soul into the treasure trove, continuing to serve the Dragon's Gate loyally.
According to what the other party said, the Dragon's Gate's War Venerate was an honorable title that could only be obtained after achieving extremely great military merits for the Dragon's Gate, surviving ten thousand battles without dying.
Only these War Venerates could continue serving the Dragon's Gate after death. Every War Venerate was at least a Greater Heavenly Emperor Wu when they were alive. At its peak, the Dragon's Gate had a total of one hundred War Venerates. It could be said to be extremely strong.
"The matters of the world are really hard to predict. After I woke up from my sleep, ten thousand years had passed. Since you opened this Dragon's Gate Treasure Trove, you have to follow the rules of the Dragon's Gate. You can obtain as much as you are strong. The Dragon's Gate Treasure Trove will not be something you can casually take just because you are a descendant of the Qing Emperor. "
The mysterious puppet stretched out its hand and grabbed a spear on the ground, pulling it into its grasp.
Xiao Chen and Mo Chen exchanged glances, somewhat surprised that such a thing happened.
Mo Chen sent a voice projection to Xiao Chen. Right now, he is in a bad state. His soul is already at the point where it can scatter at any moment. As long as the battle starts, he will die immediately.
"If you want to open this stone door, you have to defeat me first before you are qualified to enter. If you do not have the courage, you can just take the Spirit Stones outside and leave. "The combat puppet looked at Xiao Chen as it held its spear horizontally in front of the stone door.
Xiao Chen hesitated for a while before saying, "In that case, I choose to leave. In the future, when I have time, I will come down often to accompany Senior."
"Coward!"
The combat puppet seemed to roar from the bottom of its heart as it pointed its spear at Xiao Chen. Its voice trembled as it said, "Who gave you a choice? Who made you so weak? Don't make me, a Dragon's Gate's War Venerate, look down on you. Draw your saber and make the choice you truly have to make. "
His trembling voice reverberated in the spacious hall, making it seem very desolate.
This was seeking death, using its own death to force Xiao Chen to take the path to the next hall.
The Qing Emperor was no longer around. The Dragon's Gate was already destroyed. The glory of the past had turned to dust.
However, the Dragon's Gate's War Venerate of the past was still that proud and undying War Venerate, filled with glory, willing to die for the Dragon's Gate.
Unfortunately, this dream is too long. When I open my eyes, the sky has already flipped and the earth has already toppled. I am still me. However, the world is no longer the world of the past.
"Xiao Chen, draw your saber. Don't be a coward. Don't forget your identity!"
Suddenly, the weak flames in the combat puppet's eyes burned brightly, giving off a boundless light. The thick layer of dust on the armor rustled as it started to peel off. Then, an azure armor with the words "War Venerate" on the chest slowly appeared.
Xiao Chen's expression turned grave as he slowly pushed Mo Chen away. With a flip of his hand, he held the Lunar Shadow Saber horizontally in front of him. He did not know how to describe the feeling in his heart.
Xiao Chen bowed. There were thousands of things he wanted to say in this bow.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!" The former War Venerate, now a combat puppet, started running quickly.
After ten thousand years, no one had maintained this combat puppet. Time was a merciless saber. The former Emperor Grade combat puppet no longer had its initial ferocity and nimbleness. Many of its internal parts were already damaged.
However, when the combat puppet ran, the entire space trembled. Its nimble movements, horrifying aura, and impeccable stance all made this move look incredibly horrifying.
All of these made this move incomparably terrifying, its aura surging up into the sky.
Xiao Chen knew that this was just the final radiance of the setting sun, just a facade. Soon, the other party's originally weak soul would burn up and vanish from this world.
Xiao Chen leaped into the air.
This former Dragon's Gate's War Venerate sent out hundreds of spear images, interlocking with each other, creating a shocking scene. This spear strike was extremely magnificent. It was the most shocking spear strike that Xiao Chen had ever seen.
Clang, clang, clang, clang. However, when the humans arrived, the battle puppet's armor parts fell off. They fell off one by one and spontaneously combusted in the air. By the time they landed on the ground, only a pile of ashes was left.
Just as it was about to reach Zhang Xuan, more than half of the combat puppet's body had already disappeared. It had all fallen off and burned into a pile of ashes. It would probably burn into nothingness before it could even reach Xiao Chen.
Hah!
A furious roar came from the remaining half of the combat puppet's head. It was filled with deep unwillingness and boundless hope. This Dragon's Gate War Venerate used the last of his strength to hurl the spear in his hand at Xiao Chen.
The moment the spear shot out, half of the face was immediately burned to ashes. In the last moment, Xiao Chen vaguely saw a smile.
It was not a smile of relief. Instead, it was a smile of relief. Xiao Chen had made his choice, and his efforts had not been in vain. The Dragon's Gate War Venerates were people of the Dragon's Gate.
In the end, Xiao Chen still did not draw his saber. The instant the spear flew at him, Xiao Chen tilted his head slightly and stretched out his hand to grab the spear.
Looking at the pile of ashes on the ground, Xiao Chen remained silent for a long time. The remnant heat of the spear seemed to be able to feel the hot-bloodedness and loyalty of this Dragon's Gate War Venerate.
After putting away the spear, Xiao Chen walked over to the pile of ashes. Everything had been burned to ashes, except for a badge that still shone brightly. Even after the flames, its light did not diminish.
Xiao Chen took it out and blew the ashes on it. It was the badge with the words "Dragon's Gate War Venerate."
As Xiao Chen held the badge tightly, his heart felt heavy.
"Big Brother Xiao Chen, are you alright?" Mo Chen asked out of concern when she saw that something was wrong with Xiao Chen's expression.
Xiao Chen stood up and forced a smile. Then, he held the War Venerate badge in his hand and said, "I'm fine."
Mo Chen said with a serious expression, "Big Brother Xiao, don't overthink. Senior, he left very happily. I saw his last smile. He hoped that you would continue down this path. Mo Chen will accompany Big Brother Xiao down this path. "
Xiao Chen entered deep thought. Then, he handed the War Venerate badge to Mo Chen and said, "This badge is for you."
Mo Chen revealed a joyful smile as she received the badge. After taking a look, she said, "Dragon's Gate War Venerate, are you going to give me this title? However, Mo Chen is still very, very far away from this title. "
Xiao Chen smiled and said, "It's fine. I believe in Mo Chen. This day will come."
Mo Chen felt happy in her heart as she put away the badge. Then, she started to head to the next hall with Xiao Chen. The stone door there had already silently opened, allowing them to enter without any obstructions.
The second hall of the treasure trove was filled with piles of Black Astral Coins. The number was similarly startling, more than one hundred million Black Astral Coins.
When Mo Chen saw this, her eyes lit up. The most basic material for refining Secret Treasures was the minerals in Black Astral Coins. With so many Black Astral Coins, it would be possible to mass-produce King Grade Secret Treasures in the future.
There was also a Battle Puppet standing guard in this hall, and its reaction was exactly the same as the previous one.
After finding the Dragon's Gate War Venerate's badge in the ashes, Xiao Chen and Mo Chen continued on to the next hall.
Just like that, Xiao Chen passed the hall with Superior Grade Spirit Stones and Black Astral Coins. Then, he passed the hall with Secret Treasures, secret manuals, Medicinal Pills, and divine materials.
Most of the Secret Treasures were Sage Grade, with a few being King Grade. There were no Emperor Grade Secret Treasures.
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