Gong Wushuang's words made Li Yi's pupils constrict slightly. Two Emperors, seven Kings, and over a dozen Warrior peak powerhouses... Such a formidable lineup, not just in the depths of the Naga Mountains, but even in any part of the Tianfeng Empire, could turn the world upside down! After those figures disappeared from sight, Li Yi swallowed hard and whispered, "Such a lineup, I guess most of the powerhouses of the Tianfeng Empire have shown up, haven't they?"
Gong Wushuang snorted, her brows knitting with caution. She coldly chuckled, "The Emperor level powerhouses of the Tianfeng Empire are only a few, and now two old immortals have come... As for those Kings and the dozen or so Warriors, they basically represent the major forces of the empire. It seems something valuable is about to emerge in the Naga Mountains this time."
"Something valuable?" A hint of confusion flashed in Li Yi's eyes.
After pondering for a moment, Gong Wushuang said softly, "If I'm not mistaken, it must be the tomb of an Emperor level powerhouse that these people have discovered. Their current scramble is nothing but for the relics left by that powerhouse..."
Li Yi frowned and asked, "How do you know so much?"
Gong Wushuang answered indifferently, "A few months ago, I received news that a mercenary stumbled into the depths of the Naga Mountains and accidentally entered a ruin, gaining some benefits... However, this mercenary was not knowledgeable, and he didn't get any significant treasures from that ruin, only some odds and ends, which exposed him... After he left the Naga Mountains, my people extracted some information from him, but he was somewhat delirious at the time, so the information was vague... I guess when I reported this news, it was leaked out by someone, and that's why it attracted so many people."
Li Yi wisely didn't ask what happened to that mercenary, but just nodded slightly, "So that ruin is the Emperor's tomb?"
"Very likely!"
"This is getting interesting..." Li Yi licked his lips, "Forget the treasures left by the Emperor, even his corpse might contain countless secrets... The cultivation techniques and fighting skills of someone who reached the Emperor level, how could they be simple? It's normal for countless people to go crazy over it... But the lineup this time is terrifying to the extreme."
"Do you also want a piece of the action?" Gong Wushuang suddenly turned her head, her expression a mix of a smile and seriousness.
Li Yi chuckled wryly, "I don't have such leisure and interest. Besides, with such a lineup, even if people from different camps intervene rashly, I'm afraid both of us would end up dead without knowing why. Let's try to avoid these people and go our own way..."
Seeing that Li Yi didn't harbor any desire to explore the Emperor's tomb, Gong Wushuang was somewhat surprised. Even she was somewhat tempted at this moment. But now was not the time for more words. She closed her eyes to sense for a moment and then said lightly, "Those who started fighting are far away now. As long as we are careful of those two old monsters, it's not too difficult to get out of here. Just follow me closely... This way!"
With that, Gong Wushuang's figure darted in a certain direction. Li Yi grimaced and quickly followed her, though he couldn't help but look back reluctantly. The Martial Deity's tomb... If it weren't for his urgent timeline, he would have really liked to dive in for some benefits!
The two darted through the dense forest for a while when suddenly Gong Wushuang's figure halted abruptly, landing on the treetop of a giant tree. Li Yi followed her onto the tree and whispered, "What's wrong?"
Gong Wushuang frowned slightly, her voice carrying a strange tone, "It seems, even if we don't want to get involved in this mess, it will be difficult to avoid..."
Li Yi's pupils shrank slightly, understanding the meaning in her words. He remained silent but kept scanning the surroundings. Whatever was making Gong Wushuang so cautious must be no small trouble! A tense silence quickly spread, the forest, which was filled with the sounds of insects and birds, suddenly fell eerily quiet!
Suddenly, two figures swiftly darted towards Li Yi and Gong Wushuang from the front, as if they had known someone was there, slowing down in mid-air before quickly descending.
"Hehe... I was wondering when some unfamiliar auras appeared in this Wanmu Forest, turns out we have some distinguished guests!" As the figures grew larger, accompanied by a burst of laughter, the shock caused by countless fighting spirits echoed throughout the mountains!
"Boom—""Boom—" The two figures landed quickly, positioning themselves on either side, forming a pincer movement and blocking Li Yi and Gong Wushuang's path. As they landed, a formidable aura emanated from them, making the entire forest seem to instantly feel the pressure.
With a somewhat astonished glance, Li Yi couldn't help but smile bitterly, then shrugged helplessly. These two, they were both King level powerhouses!? And judging from the aura emanating from them, they probably had the strength of four or five crystals, or even higher... Such figures, who could shake any city or force with a stomp of their feet, had come two at once?
Of course, the fact that he had an Emperor level powerhouse by his side was something Li Yi had already disregarded at this moment. When the two Kings appeared, Gong Wushuang's expression became extremely solemn. If these two King level powerhouses were not fools, they should have been able to sense Gong Wushuang's aura, which indicated she was an Emperor level practitioner. Yet, they still appeared so boldly. Gong Wushuang wouldn't believe they didn't have some trump cards. Her gaze slowly shifted from the two Kings and quickly landed in the direction ahead. Indeed, as her gaze shifted, a lucent pair of fighting spirit wings, arrogant and imposing, unfolded, and then, a figure descended rapidly in front of them like a whirlwind.
"An Emperor level practitioner and a mere Fighter appearing together in the depths of the Naga Mountains, in Wanmu Forest... This is indeed a very interesting combination!" A light laugh followed, and the fighting spirit wings in mid-air slowly retracted. Then, a person slowly descended in front of Gong Wushuang. As for Li Yi, he seemed to be completely ignored.
Glancing around faintly, Li Yi felt a shock in his heart. Although the person in front of him didn't emit an astonishing aura, the fact that he had fighting spirit wings already indicated that he was definitely an Emperor level practitioner! An Emperor and two Kings... This was a lineup that even Gong Wushuang must find daunting.
Looking at the newly arrived person, a flicker of interest passed through Gong Wushuang's eyes, followed by a light chuckle, "What wind blew today... In the Tianfeng Empire, such powerful figures are rarely seen, but today, so many have appeared..."
The newly arrived Emperor level powerhouse spoke lightly, "Oh, it's nothing unusual for us old undying to appear. What surprises me is... little girl, you look no more than twenty-something, right? Reaching the Emperor level at such an age must be sensational news in the entire Tianfeng Empire. Which family's young lady are you? How come I have never seen you before?"
The man, seemingly in his thirties or forties, spoke in a calm tone but with an inherent authority, obviously a person of high status. Li Yi, squinting his eyes, had to admit that this middle-aged man indeed had a certain indescribable charm. His face might not be handsome, but his scholarly aura and mature smile could make him a charmer of young women. However, it was hard to associate him with an Emperor level powerhouse, yet the fighting spirit wings just now told the fact that he was one.
"This man is no ordinary person..." Sighing inwardly, Li Yi's palm involuntarily tightened, a mix of emotions in his heart. Currently, he would find it troublesome to even face a King level powerhouse, let alone an Emperor. In the eyes of an Emperor level powerhouse, he was no different from an ant.
"A middle-aged man with two King level practitioners by his side and lucent fighting spirit wings... If I'm not mistaken, you must be Hai Xin, the Grand Elder of the Beidou Sect, right?" Gong Wushuang said softly after a moment of silence.
The man, addressed as Hai Xin, appeared slightly startled, then chuckled lightly, "It seems you're not an ordinary girl, indeed, I am Hai Xin. But it's strange... we have never met before, yet you seem to know me quite well."
Gong Wushuang replied indifferently, "Hai Xin's reputation as one of the 'Seven Emperors of Tianfeng' is well-known. Not just me, even a three-year-old child would recognize your name... What's so strange about that?"
Hai Xin laughed heartily, "The Seven Emperors of Tianfeng is just an exaggerated praise... However, young lady, if you can leave the Naga Mountains alive today, the Seven Emperors of Tianfeng might have one more member..."
Their conversation made Li Yi's eyes twitch slightly. He knew that in the Tianfeng Empire, only seven Emperor level practitioners were known as the 'Seven Emperors of Tianfeng,' each standing at the pinnacle of power in the empire... Especially Hai Xin, being the Grand Elder of the Beidou Sect, his status was extraordinary. His appearance in this place indicated that the treasures within the Emperor's tomb were anything but simple.
Hai Xin's words caused Gong Wushuang's brows to furrow slightly. She sighed, "Enough talk, now why don't you tell us why you're blocking our path... As far as I can see, we have no past grievances."
Hai Xin replied with a smile, "It's nothing serious, really. Our Beidou Sect is conducting some business nearby and we don't want the people from the Martial Deity Hall to know. So, we want to keep you two here for a few days. Once our business is done, you can go wherever you want, with no one to stop you... What do you think?"
Gong Wushuang replied indifferently, "And if we are not willing?"
Hai Xin laughed heartily, "In all my years, no one has ever said 'no' to me! Because those who did are all dead! Young lady, you being an Emperor level practitioner at such a young age, though only at the first crystal, must have a remarkable backing... Therefore, I do not wish to make an enemy of you, which is why I am being so polite... Had it been anyone else, I would have silenced them without a second thought!"
"Young lady, don't push your luck!" With his final cold shout, an astonishing aura burst forth from Hai Xin, instantly suppressing the aura of the two King level practitioners. Gong Wushuang was slightly better off, but Li Yi was already feeling stiff, barely able to move.