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Chapter 270: The End of the Tomb
"Is this...?"
Everyone was in a state of shock; calling it an ancient tree would be an understatement. I even had a gut feeling that this tree might be older than any known species in the world...
"Is this tree real or fake?" Our curiosity was fully piqued as we moved forward, observing the surroundings.
When we entered earlier, we had glanced around briefly. The flashlight beam hit the ground, revealing intricate carvings on the smooth black stone beneath us, densely packed. Perhaps not just beneath our feet, but this entire area paved with black stone was covered in such patterns.
The towering tree stood before us, making humanity seem so small in comparison. Since the "abyss" was still some distance away, we didn't know how to climb up to that tree.
After all, at a glance, all that could be seen here was that imposing tree, radiating a sacred and ancient aura from its Divine Hand, making it feel like we couldn't even dare to breathe, fearing we would defile this holy place.
"It is real." The leader of the Awakened walked at the front of their group. Although his voice remained unremarkable, I sensed a hint of reverence within it.
It is real???
Upon hearing this, our disbelief only grew stronger!
It is real?
It is real...
It is real!
It is real!?
"What the heck, is this gigantic tree really real? How many years did it take to grow like this? Oh no, it has been growing for so many years and still hasn't died? This lifespan is terrifying!" Xianxian exclaimed, her mouth agape in disbelief.
"There's no sunlight here; what on earth does it rely on for photosynthesis and growth?" Wang Yi asked, his face filled with incredulity.
"Is this thing really a life form from Earth? Even though I don't quite believe in science, I have to say, this is just not scientific at all!" Xiao Zian, who had been calm earlier while explaining mysterious matters, now looked as if he had just swallowed a fly.
Despite the shock, there were still some relatively normal people in our group! For example, me, cough cough, along with my dad, Lan Hao, and Liang Qiu Yu. While everyone else was chattering in amazement, these few remained composed, not gaping or asking strange questions; they simply stared at the enormous ancient tree that seemed to have no height or bottom.
"As for what it relies on to grow, that's not something we need to worry about. What you should be concerned about next is something else," the awakened one said in a very calm yet somewhat irritating tone.
At that moment, Wang Yi asked with some confusion, "So where exactly are we supposed to go now?"
"Yeah, how do we get there?" Bai Gu Fei, as an Old Senior, looked at the group of awakened ones with a puzzled expression. We were able to reach this place entirely thanks to those people's efforts. Without their guidance and the Box of Ten Thousand Bones as a medium to Open the Door, we would never have found this place.
The leader of the awakened ones clasped his hands behind his back and gazed at the towering ancient tree. With a somewhat complicated tone, he uttered four words: "The End of the Tomb."
"The End of the Tomb?" I didn't quite understand what that meant. What kind of place was that? Everyone turned to look at him; his expression was somewhat relaxed as he continued to stare at the tree. He extended his right hand and pointed ahead, saying, "Down there; you need to go down."
"We?" I caught onto the key point in his statement and asked in confusion, "Aren't you going down?"
He didn't answer me but instead asked, "Do you see the Green Light on top of the tree?"
That gigantic tree was recognized as a tree because of those specks of Green Light; how could we possibly miss them? "I wanted to ask earlier—what exactly are those things emitting Green Light?"
Indeed, because we were too far away, we couldn't clearly see what those glowing objects were. They remained motionless; it was impossible to tell if they were lifeless or living beings. But living beings? How could that be...
The man still didn't answer our question but said lightly, "Only three people can go down each time. The time and method required consume a tremendous amount of life force. In other words, reaching the Sacred Ground below will require a certain cost."
"What price?" I asked.
"Do you really want to go down?" A strange glint flashed in the person's eyes, and a half-smile appeared on his lips, making him seem somewhat unsettling.
I didn't understand why he was asking that. Wasn't he the one who said he wanted to make a deal with me to help retrieve something called the Azure Jade Seal? Why was he questioning me now?
"Of course. Didn't you say my biological parents are down there? And don't you want to obtain the Azure Jade Seal?" I raised an eyebrow, sensing something off about his expression.
Speaking of my biological father, I glanced at my dad, who slightly shook his head and sighed. At this moment, I still had a strong desire to meet them. Isn't it too sad for someone to live without knowing their true origins?
The person only told me that if I followed them, I would eventually see my biological parents here. As for my identity and theirs, once I met them, I would naturally know everything.
Although I wanted them to tell me the truth right away, I thought that sometimes it's better to discover the truth on my own. This is why, when watching a TV show or something similar, many people are eager to know the ending but still feel like punching someone when spoilers reveal too much of the plot.
So even though I was very curious, I also wanted to see it all unfold myself.
"Aren't we supposed to go down? There are three spots; have you decided who will go?" At that moment, Cold Snow, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly spoke up.
Her words brought us back to reality. Xianxian took the lead and said, "Three spots? Naturally, it's our turn from Iron Mountain Pass! According to typical story development, that's how it goes. Don't be too discouraged; as protagonists, our spotlight will always shine bright. Just ask Novelist!"
I couldn't help but twitch at the corner of my mouth. Although Xianxian's tone and expression had a hint of annoyance, I agreed with what he said. The teamwork between Xianxian, Lime, and me had always been very harmonious. In times like this, we naturally acted together!
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