In a distant ancient era, the native inhabitants of the Flame Sacrifice Continent were suddenly confronted with a catastrophic disaster. At that time, the natives were merely an ordinary race in the universe, with fewer than ten Cosmic Sovereigns among them. Facing the mighty existences of the four top-tier races who had opened battlefields, they trembled like ants.
Those Cosmic Sovereigns knew they would be the primary targets, with little chance of escape.
Therefore, they quickly distributed themselves and the treasures accumulated by the race among the people. At that time, they actually formed 100 heritage teams, with another 9900 teams serving as decoys. The ten thousand Sacrifice Towers also varied in rank; those 9900 decoy teams were specifically meant to distract and serve as cannon fodder for the pursuit by the four top-tier races. With special sacrificial patterns, the “Sacrifice Towers” contained abilities to mask auras, obscure detection, and even seal off spatial locations.
However, the materials used to construct the Sacrifice Towers were significantly inferior.
In fact…
There were many differences between the 100 heritage teams and the 9900 decoy teams.
For instance, the leaders: each true heritage team was led by six King-ranked Immortals, while the 9900 ordinary teams were led by six Earl-ranked Immortals.
The treasures were also different.
The 9900 ordinary teams possessed very few treasures.
The heritage teams, on the other hand, truly held a vast amount of treasures, serving as the true means of racial continuity.
And clearly—
The six leaders of the Sacrifice Tower that Luo Feng and his team had detected were all King-ranked, making it one of the original 100 heritage Sacrifice Towers!
…
Atop a mountain peak, the wind howled fiercely.
This surviving lineage, which had endured for countless years, had 12 King-ranked Immortals who gazed at each other, their eyes burning with intense fervor.
“We’re going to the Sacrifice Tower,” said the golden-robed powerhouse.
“Alright,” the other eleven King-ranked powerhouses nodded.
The twelve King-ranked powerhouses swiftly followed the waterfall, passing through it…
…
Inside the core control chamber of the Sacrifice Tower.
The twelve King-ranked powerhouses, led by the golden-robed powerhouse, assembled inside the control room, and the intelligent robot appeared shortly afterward.
“Master, look,” the intelligent robot pointed at the three-dimensional holographic projection, “The Sacrifice Tower monitors all locations. They are now moving along the circular corridor.”
“Six.”
The golden-robed powerhouse stared intently. The holographic projection clearly displayed six figures: the golden-eyed winged humanoid, the Night Chen King; the Qixian Clan’s “Ice Blade”; the towering Cangjin King; and Luo Feng, clad in silver armor and wings. Each was clearly visible.
“These humans and other weak races,” muttered the golden-robed powerhouse.
“Create full virtual projections of these six targets, simulating their auras,” commanded the corpulent King-ranked powerhouse standing beside him.
Instantly, six life-sized projections, accurately simulating the auras, floated in the control room.
Under the simulation of the Sacrifice Tower’s aura, at least 10% of Luo Feng and his companions’ auras were replicated. The stoutest among the surviving powerhouses of the Flame Sacrifice Continent’s native race narrowed his eyes in observation, then murmured, “These six… must all be at the peak of the King-rank level. With special treasures, their combat power might even be stronger.”
“What?”
“Third Brother!”
“Clan Elder!”
The other powerful figure turned to him. This “Third Brother” was the cautious one who had once led a group of Immortals into his divine nation. Together with the clan members already residing there… this enabled the native race of the Flame Sacrifice Continent to preserve this lineage. This “Third Brother” was also the strongest among them, though he seldom took charge of daily affairs. The overall manager of this lineage was actually the golden-robed powerhouse.
“Third Brother, are you sure?” asked the golden-robed powerhouse.
“Correct. I, Qiu Chika, won’t make a mistake,” the plump Qiu Chika smiled slightly, “Moreover, these six… are divided into two factions. Although they act together, they are mutually hostile. We still have a chance.”
“Ah.”
“Hostile factions?”
The golden-robed powerhouse and the other Immortals observed closely, quickly spotting some subtle clues that fully confirmed—the six powerhouses were indeed divided into two factions.
“This is our opportunity,” Qiu Chika said gravely, “However, in this battle, those of lower strength will be of no use.”
“Clan Elder.”
“Third Brother.”
This provoked protests from some lower-tier King-ranked powerhouses.
Puei is at the peak of the King-ranked level, while Latimer and Menbu are high-tier King-ranked powerhouses. The three of them and I will remain here. As for the eight of you, return to the divine nation,” Qiu Chika decisively commanded. “You won’t be of much assistance, and this battle will be extremely perilous. Unlike these alien races, we lack many formidable secret techniques. Our heritage has been lost, and numerous powerful secret arts have vanished… The eight of you must continue to lead our clan.”
“For the clan, return now,” Qiu Chika swept his gaze over them.
The eight lower-tier King-ranked powerhouses were very reluctant.
“Yes.”
“Yes, Clan Elder.”
“For the clan.”
One by one, they finally had to follow the orders of the Clan Elder, Qiu Chika.
“Clan Elder, Divine Sovereign, you must all return safely.”
“You must survive.”
The eight King-ranked powerhouses were deeply concerned.
“Rest assured, we also need to return our clan’s true heritage techniques,” Qiu Chika waved his hand, “Go now.”
The eight King-ranked powerhouses left one by one along the waterfall.
Only the four strongest members of this lineage and the intelligent robot remained in the control room.
In the past, the native inhabitants of the Flame Sacrifice Continent lived in tribes. Typically, the overall manager of the tribe was the “Divine Sovereign,” while the strongest individual held the title of “Clan Elder.” The Clan Elder was responsible for leading the tribe, while the Divine Sovereign oversaw its governance.
The Four Strong Ones.
Clan Elder Qiu Chika, Divine Sovereign Puei, Latimer, and Menbu—two peak-tier King-ranked powerhouses and two high-tier King-ranked powerhouses.
“The enemy will soon arrive at the entrance to the core area,” Qiu Chika pointed at the holographic projection, “And everyone knows the treasures within the core area are divided into two treasure chambers and one heritage chamber.”
“The two treasure chambers contain various expensive materials, weapons, and mysterious treasures.”
“However, the Heritage Chamber contains countless years of accumulated secret techniques tailored to our race’s life structure. A vast number of secret techniques are stored within it. With these, we can bestow different secret techniques upon our descendants based on their varying talents, nurturing ever stronger generations,” Qiu Chika said solemnly.
“Our lineage currently has twelve King-ranked powerhouses—all of whom survived from the Cataclysm Era. None of these King-ranked individuals were born or cultivated afterward. The primary reason is the loss of numerous secret techniques, making it impossible to properly train our descendants. After all, the secret techniques we currently possess are merely one ten-thousandth of our race’s original heritage.”
“Our first target!”
“Seize the heritage chamber and send the secret techniques to the divine nation,” Qiu Chika then pointed at two other chambers on the holographic projection, “These two are the treasure chambers. One can be opened by any of our race, and we have already obtained the treasures from that chamber. The other treasure chamber… can only be opened by a member of our race who possesses the token.”
“Two treasure chambers, one with fewer treasures and one with more.”
“According to my knowledge, the second treasure chamber contains dozens of times more treasures than the first!” Qiu Chika said gravely, “The second target is this unopened treasure chamber.”
“Alright.”
The other three members of the clan nodded.
The three treasure chambers varied in difficulty to open. The easiest to open, which also contained the fewest treasures, had already been obtained. Only the last two remained—one containing treasures and one containing secret techniques.
“Although treasures are valuable, secret techniques are more important for our race.”
“Therefore, we must strive to seize the heritage chamber first,” Qiu Chika commanded, “Don’t let the treasures cloud your judgment. Those treasures may be useful to you, but they are of little help in cultivating the next generations of our race. Everything… is for the clan!”
“Understood, Clan Elder,” Menbu and Latimer nodded.
“Got it, Third Brother,” the golden-robed powerhouse Puei also nodded.
“Good,” Qiu Chika nodded, “We still have a good chance of obtaining both the ‘treasure chamber’ and the ‘heritage chamber,’ since opening them requires one of our own race.”
Puei, Menbu, and Latimer nodded.
“Of course, we cannot confront them directly. Once we reveal ourselves, they will unite against us,” Qiu Chika pointed at the first treasure chamber, the one they had already opened, “This first treasure chamber… is where I plan to let them fight each other.”
“Clan Elder, but the first treasure chamber has already been emptied by us,” Menbu questioned.
“Once emptied, we can place some treasures inside again,” Qiu Chika sneered, “The ‘treasure chests’ obtained from the treasure chamber are still in my possession. These treasure chests are merely boxes, though made of expensive materials. I will place the three treasure chests I obtained there, but leave them empty inside. When they discover the treasure chests… their divine power will be unable to detect anything… combined with some ancestral last words…”
“Right, right.”
“They won’t fight each other? Impossible.”
“They must think we are all long dead, that there are no other lives in the Sacrifice Tower, so they won’t be cautious.”
Qiu Chika nodded, “It’s not that we are clever, but that they never thought there are still living members of the Flame Sacrifice Race here. Remember… their ignorance of our existence is our greatest advantage. Do not reveal ourselves until the final moment. Now I will go and arrange the first treasure chamber.”
Qiu Chika quickly left the control room to begin laying his plans.
A short while later, he returned.
In the control room, the four powerhouses silently observed everything unfolding before them.
“Six tokens.”
“They indeed all have tokens. The core area passage has opened.”
“We must find a way to obtain one token. Only then can we open the heritage chamber and the second treasure chamber.”
…
Ka ka ka~~~
All six passages trembled and began to rotate simultaneously, slowly aligning with an open passage, then coming to a stop.
The passage ahead was completely clear.
“Core area,” Luo Feng cautiously curled his wings, advancing through the passage, then leaping out into an open space and landing on the ground.
This was a vast hall.
Cangjin King, Purple Bell King, and Night Chen King were already standing there.
“Yang.”
“Yang.”
Tiger Thorn King also landed, exchanging a glance with Luo Feng before both moved to stand beside Night Chen King. Meanwhile, Ice Blade, Cangjin King, and Purple Bell King also stood together.
“Be cautious. We have now entered the core zone. Previously, the passage required the six powerhouses and six tokens to open, but now it’s no longer necessary… Combat could break out at any moment,” King Night Chen communicated telepathically. “Yang, this applies especially to you. Your immortal physique is the weakest. King Cangjin is immensely powerful and may target you first.”
“Understood,” Luo Feng nodded.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
In the distance, Cangjin King, Ice Blade, and Purple Bell King suddenly transformed into three streaks of light, splitting into two groups. Cangjin King flew rapidly along one corridor, while Ice Blade and Purple Bell King flew along another corridor, clearly beginning to search for treasures at maximum speed.
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