The black River Styx flowed quietly in deathly silence. Suddenly, the sound of footsteps came from the other side of the river, causing everyone's hair to stand on end.
"That's …"
Xiao Chen saw a black figure that looked like a lost soul wandering on the other side of the river. That place was completely dark and his divine sense couldn't reach further. He could only vaguely see a silhouette that seemed to be a man.
"Be careful, the other side is very dangerous!"
The old Daoist reminded again.
Xiao Chen was very hesitant about whether he should go over or not. However, since he had already found this place, it would be a pity if he gave up now.
"Squeak …"
Keke's big eyes lit up. The little thing seemed to have sensed something and said, "There's a very fragrant smell on the other side."
Xiao Chen rubbed its furry head and said, "Greedy little thing."
"Squeak …"
Keke let out a dissatisfied snort.
Xiao Chen felt a strange power flowing at the riverside of the River Styx. It made the stone jar in his bosom throb as if it wanted to fly out.
"This River Styx is very unusual. Even if an ancestor god expert fell in, he would die with a grievance."
The old Daoist squatted down and observed carefully. Then, he got closer to smell the smell and said, "According to legend, there is a huge lake in the World of Death. Countless ancient experts died there and their corpses overflowed. It is filled with the power of curses. This River Styx should be refined from the dead lake of the Immemorial Era."
Xiao Chen stretched out a finger and shot out a divine light toward the other side of the river. However, the light suddenly collapsed and disappeared above the River Styx. It was silently devoured.
The silent Dead River was like an impenetrable wall, blocking the steps of the intruders.
"If you want to cross it, you might need a divine object from the various worlds. For example, you can use your divine diagram to cross the River Styx. It can be used as a bridge."
Xiao Chen didn't say anything. He took out the restless stone jar in his bosom and aimed it at the black river in front of him. Then, he sent out a bit of divine power.
The stone jar immediately shone brightly. The complicated and profound patterns on it looked like a horned dragon coiling around it. Black mist immediately rose from the River Styx and rushed toward the stone jar.
The old Daoist took a deep breath and said, "What a powerful stone jar. Those are the most vicious curses, capable of killing an Ancestor God of the Ninth Heavens. Even the Stoneman King would fall gravely ill after being possessed."
Xiao Chen didn't pay any attention to him and focused on watching everything. The radiance of the stone jar became brighter and brighter. In the end, it absorbed all the black fog in the vicinity. At this point, Xiao Chen brought Keke and quickly rushed to the other side. The old Daoist followed closely behind.
After Xiao Chen put away the stone jar, the Underworld River surged, and a large amount of black fog surged over from a distance, sealing off this place once more.
"Yiyayiya …"
Ke, who was beside Xiao Chen, tugged at the corner of her clothes. She revealed a startled expression as she turned around to look.
This startled Xiao Chen. When he turned his head back and saw the scene in the Underworld River, his expression immediately changed.
On the surface of the pitch-black river, there was a stone skeleton. That's right, it was a stone skeleton without flesh and blood. It sat cross-legged on the surface of the river, motionless. Its back was facing them, as if it was guarding everything inside.
This was the first time Xiao Chen saw a skeleton formed by a fallen Stone Golem King. He didn't feel a strong fluctuation of Spiritual Sense, but he could feel a boundless and terrifying battle prowess from that stone body.
This was not a good sign. A mysterious and unfathomable stone skeleton was blocking the path. No matter how he looked at it, it looked like it was waiting for them to come in. It seemed to be very powerful, it would be quite troublesome if they wanted to go back.
Two rays of light shot out from Xiao Chen's eyes. He wanted to make a move against that skeleton, but at this moment, a rumbling sound suddenly came from the Corpse Flower Garden. The footsteps were very heavy and powerful. Someone was making a move unscrupulously. They opened up a path forward and were approaching this place. A majestic aura surged over.
A powerful Stone Golem King had found its way to this place!
He didn't want to meet the real Stone Golem King. That way, he wouldn't have any chance. He could only bring Keke and quickly rush inside. The old Daoist followed closely behind.
There was a huge gravestone in front. Although it couldn't be compared to the Heavenly Monument, it was very similar. No matter how they looked at it, it looked like a replica.
The black shadow that they saw earlier had already disappeared. A faint black fog lingered around it, making it look more and more strange.
"What is written on this gravestone?"
Although Xiao Chen had already learned many kinds of Archaic characters, he didn't recognize the inscriptions on the gravestone.
The old Daoist looked at it for a while and said, "It records some of the Little Stone Emperor's glorious achievements. In addition, there is a strange passage …"
"What passage?"
"The general idea is that when he was alive, he would contend for hegemony. After death, he would discuss his corpse and become venerated in his grave."
Speaking until here, the old Daoist frowned and said, "Especially the last four words. They are very special. They are not connected to the first four words."
"Which four words?"
"Welcome home."
"Squeak, squeak …"
Keke immediately wrinkled her cute nose and said with dissatisfaction, "What home is this? Whose home is this?"
Xiao Chen was shocked. Could it be that this Little Stone Emperor wanted to catch all the cultivators in the world in one fell swoop? When he was alive, he would contend for hegemony. After death, he would become venerated in his grave and welcome all the strong back home … If that was the case, it was simply too terrifying!
"Roar …"
A long roar came from behind. The powerful Stone Golem King was getting closer and arrived in front of the River Styx.
The stone skeleton sitting cross-legged in the dead river actually launched an attack and blocked the powerful Stone Golem King.
"Bang …"
However, the powerful Stone Golem King was too powerful. The stone skeleton that had lost its flesh and blood could not resist it at all. With a single slap, the stone skeleton was sent flying into the River Styx.
"Roar …"
This Stone Golem King was the Stone Sharpening Beast. He faced the sky and let out a roar that shook heaven and earth, causing the water to flow in reverse. The River Styx started to boil and the black corpse water soared into the sky, forming a wall of curses that blocked the way.
Facing the terrifying River Styx that was filled with ancient curses, the Stone Sharpening Beast hesitated. It did not dare to move forward rashly and was temporarily blocked here.
On the other side of the River Styx, Xiao Chen was startled. He could only choose to move forward now. Otherwise, he would definitely encounter the Stone Sharpening Beast.
The River Styx definitely could not stop the Stone Golem King. Taking advantage of the fact that the Stone Golem King was temporarily blocked at the riverbank, he could only rush to a safe area as soon as possible.
Xiao Chen brought Keke forward quickly and rushed into the depths of the great tomb. Perhaps he could only protect himself if he obtained the Three Emperor Mirror.
However, they felt a strong resistance. It was as if they were running in a river. It was difficult for them to bring out their maximum speed.
This was an extremely vast area, with no end in sight. They passed through a vast uninhabited area, and suddenly, several large mountains appeared on the horizon in front of them, blocking their way.
"Yiya, what a strange mountain."
Keke revealed a confused expression because these tall "mountains" were very orderly, like huge tents.
"They are not mountains, they are … tombs!"
A golden light flashed in the old Daoist's eyes.
Xiao Chen had long since revealed an expression of shock. This was because he could tell that the seven tall mounds were seven huge tombs.
"These mountains are huge tombs …"
Keke's mouth formed an "O" shape and her eyes were perfectly round.
Xiao Chen and the others stopped in front of the seven mountain-like tombs.
There should only be one tomb for the Little Stone Emperor. How could there be seven tombs? Could it be that the Little Stone Emperor was not the only one buried here?
The situation was getting more and more confusing. It was very strange. Ever since they entered the Little Stone Emperor's tomb, Xiao Chen felt like everything was out of his control. It was as if someone was guiding them forward.
"Whoosh …"
Just at this moment, a black shadow suddenly streaked across the sky in the distance. However, its speed was too fast. Even Xiao Chen and Keke couldn't completely perceive its trajectory. The black shadow rushed toward the back of a huge tomb.
"What was that just now?"
Keke tilted her head and asked Xiao Chen with an innocent look. However, her big eyes glanced at the old Daoist. The little thing had already noticed that the old Daoist seemed to have a deep understanding of this tomb.
"It's very dangerous. Be careful."
The old Daoist's expression was wooden, but after a short moment of absent-mindedness, he regained his composure.
At this point, not only did Xiao Chen have to guard against the dangers of the tomb, he also had to be on guard against the old Daoist.
"Yiya, be careful!"
Keke cried out in fear. She shot out a divine light and struck a black shadow, directly passing through it.
That was indeed a shadow. It was shaped like a crescent moon and resembled a stone warrior. However, it disappeared in the blink of an eye. There was no power gathered on it.
"That was the projection of a powerful stone warrior. It was only an illusion just now, but you must not underestimate it."
Just as the old Daoist's words fell, an evil wind blew in their faces. Another black shadow rushed over.
Xiao Chen shot out a divine light, but it was extinguished in an instant. That black shadow suddenly sped up and arrived in front of him in the blink of an eye.
"Boom …"
The sky shook violently. The divine diagram in front of Xiao Chen shook violently. Only then did it manage to block that crescent moon shaped stone warrior's shadow.
"I know what that is. That's the legendary 'Moon Shadow Demonic Blade', a Stone Weapon that the Little Stone Emperor once used!"
The old Daoist's tone was solemn. He revealed a dignified expression and said, "It is ever-changing and illusory everywhere. Only one real demonic blade can slash the blue dome of heaven!"
Even the projection of the Moonshadow Magic Blade was so powerful. One could imagine the true power of this stone warrior.
"Yiya …"
Keke let out a cry of surprise.
Because just at this time, a tall figure wearing a dragon robe and a crown suddenly appeared in front of the seven tombs. He was incomparably majestic. He didn't look in their direction and walked past them as if there was no one else around.
His sudden appearance was like a dragon and a tiger. He had the power to swallow the mountains and rivers. He walked behind the seven tombs with great strides, and the pressure made it hard for people to breathe.
Although his appearance couldn't be seen clearly, the invisible pressure he exuded was so real. It was abnormally frightening, causing people's souls to feel fear. He was like an emperor who looked down on the world and walked away as if there was no one else around.
"This …"
Xiao Chen was a little stunned. How could it be like this? That person was strolling leisurely among the tombs. He didn't pay attention to them at all.
"Bang …"
Just at this time, the stone jar suddenly shook. The Stoneman King puppet didn't listen to Xiao Chen's summon. It took a step out on its own and walked towards the seven tombs.
The evil things didn't stop there. The ancient scroll on Xiao Chen's body suddenly made a rustling sound and opened up on its own. The five Stoneman Kings suddenly stepped out and walked towards the seven tombs.
"Dong …"
At the same time, Xiao Chen felt his body shake violently. The supreme dao imprint of the Stoneman Kings that he had suppressed in his sea of consciousness forced its way out. It turned into a hazy figure and walked forward.
This sudden change caught Xiao Chen off guard. He couldn't stop it at all.
"Don't make a move so easily!"
The old Daoist reminded them.
They followed the figure and saw the figure wearing a dragon robe and a crown sitting cross-legged on a bluestone behind the seven tombs.
At this time, the Stoneman King puppet, the five Stoneman Kings, and the imprint of the otherworldly primogenitor all walked over and sat cross-legged.
"Discussing the Dao when he was alive, contending for hegemony. Discussing the corpse after death, claiming supremacy in the tombs. This …"
Xiao Chen muttered to himself. He was extremely shocked.
Keke's mouth had already turned into an "O" shape. Her eyes were wide open.
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