boyutpedia 789. Heavenly Tomb Secret Order
789. Heavenly Tomb Secret Order
The Heavenly Tomb Gathering isn't particularly well-known in Zhongzhou. In fact, if we're talking about its reputation among everyone in Zhongzhou, it might not even be as famous as the original Four Directions Pavilion Gathering.
However, those who truly understand the situation and can strip away the meaningless superficial popularity will realize that the difference in their levels and influence is like heaven and earth.
All of this is because those who can participate in the Heavenly Tomb Gathering are all descendants of Dou Di families who have long been isolated from the outside world. In their eyes, the so-called reputation of the Central Plains is not worth mentioning at all; only standing out in this highest-level competition among imperial clans is valuable and meaningful. Under their deliberate maintenance, this grand event, which has almost nurtured the top geniuses of the Dou Qi Continent for more than ten thousand years, remains relatively unknown.
In reality, the Heavenly Tomb Gathering is indeed the most prestigious competition for the younger generation on the entire Dou Qi Continent. Anyone who manages to enter the Heavenly Tomb, barring unforeseen circumstances, will advance to the Dou Sheng realm. In this respect, no other competition or tournament on the entire Dou Qi Continent can match this achievement.
Regardless of the family descended from a Dou Di, they would send their most talented young people to the Heavenly Tomb to undergo tempering. Although these people were young, with the blessing of the bloodline of a Dou Di descendant, they would at least possess the strength of a Dou Zun.
The reason for only sending Dou Zun-level combat power is that their potential for growth is huge, and the Heavenly Tomb is an opportunity that cannot be ignored even for the geniuses of Dou Di descendant families.
In families descended from Dou Di, the concentration of bloodline determines everything that happens after birth. However, even for geniuses with extremely concentrated Emperor blood, their path is only smooth before reaching Dou Sheng. Once they reach the Dou Sheng stage, the effort they need to put in is even greater than that of ordinary people.
Therefore, for these young prodigies who lack nothing in terms of resources and background, the method to break through to the Dou Sheng realm is extremely important. And the Heavenly Tomb is precisely an environment with extremely favorable conditions for breaking through to the Dou Sheng realm, so such an opportunity is naturally invaluable.
On the other hand, even among families descended from Dou Di, those with Dou Sheng-level combat power are no longer considered part of the younger generation. Once someone reaches the Dou Sheng level, they completely shed their label as a young genius and officially become a pillar of the family. Therefore, they generally do not participate in the Heavenly Tomb.
This time, the ancient clan seems to have a different idea and wants to break the unwritten rules of this Heavenly Tomb.
The Black Annihilation Army Council Hall.
"Qingyang, the higher-ups have already decided that you will lead the team to participate in this Heavenly Tomb Gathering." The burly and imposing Gu Feng, the Black Annihilation General, instructed Gu Qingyang, the number one genius of the ancient clan.
Gu Qingyang had always respected the four commanders of the Black Annihilation Army, but now his gentle and refined face showed a hint of confusion: "Commanders, have we already discussed giving the quotas to those who haven't reached the Dou Sheng level yet? If I set a precedent this time, there will be disputes over the quotas for the Heavenly Tomb in the future."
His voice was clear and articulate, and his words conveyed his usual humility, clearly indicating that he genuinely wanted to give the opportunity to Gu Xing, Gu Hua, and others who were eager to make a breakthrough.
"That won't happen. After all, you've never participated before. Although you've already advanced to the Dou Sheng level, the Heavenly Tomb will still benefit you," Gu Feng advised.
Gu Qingyang looked at the person in front of him. The Black Annihilation Army's military regulations were quite strict, but today he still tried to explain to Gu Feng, contrary to his usual behavior: "General, I really don't want to go to the Heavenly Tomb this time."
Gu Feng looked at Gu Qingyang before him, his most valued junior, whom he had long ago declared his willingness to give his Black Annihilation Commander position to. A rare hint of helplessness crossed Gu Feng's face at this moment: "In the past, I would have refused on your behalf long ago, after all, the Elders' Council's decisions have never suited my temperament. But this order also came from the Throne."
Even now, upon hearing the word "throne," Gu Qingyang's gentle and refined expression instantly changed. He finally understood the true significance of this order. The Black Annihilation King was the supreme commander of the Black Annihilation Army, and ordinary orders were always given only to the four Black Annihilation Commanders. The fact that this order was specifically given to him clearly indicated that it was no ordinary command.
Faced with a decision of this magnitude, Gu Qingyang's hesitation vanished instantly. Whether it was out of admiration and respect for the Black Annihilation King himself, or the rules and requirements of the Black Annihilation Army, he could no longer refuse for any reason.
Then Gu Feng lightly tapped his storage ring, and a strangely shaped, irregularly shaped metal block, about the size of a fist, appeared in his palm. The metal block was dark silver in color, with no ornate patterns on its surface, and it did not exude any aura.
"The most important task for the throne is to have you take this into the Heavenly Tomb and release it in the passage from the third level to the first four levels."
Gu Qingyang's gaze was fixed on the inconspicuous yet mysterious metal block. Even with his knowledge, he still couldn't recognize its origin, let alone guess the deeper meaning of placing it at the entrance to the fourth level of the Heavenly Tomb.
"General, is that all?" Gu Qingyang asked in a deep voice.
"Of course not! After you finish this, you still have to kill someone!" As he spoke, a murderous aura emanated from Gu Feng's body.
Upon hearing this, Gu Qingyang's eyes revealed an extremely conflicted and complex expression: "Is it Xiao Yan?"
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"I know you're unwilling to act against him under these circumstances, but you're also aware of what he did within the Ancient Clan. This isn't something you can ignore simply because you admire him, especially since it was an order from the Throne."
Gu Xing and Gu Hua will cooperate with you. The Throne's intention is to kill Xiao Yan at all costs. If you can secure the position of Black Annihilation Commander, no one will dare to object. Of course, this matter takes priority after the first priority.
Upon hearing this order, Gu Qingyang, unusually, did not respond to Gu Feng.
The image of that figure fighting alone against the seven commanders of the ancient clan instantly appeared in his mind, along with the most important figure in his heart.
He was unwilling to attack Xiao Yan, but deep in his heart, there were always things more important than his own attitude. That was his responsibility as a member of the ancient clan, which was why his limit last time was to choose to stand by and not intervene.
However, this time the situation is different; it is a direct order from the throne, which Gu Qingyang cannot refuse.
"Gu Qingyang, I accept the order!"