Chapter 853: Chapter 852 [Shocking Conspiracy Emerges]

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Hu Changhe and Qin Mingshan are two martial artists with profound cultivation. Their reason for living in the Mortal World isn’t simply to indulge in food and entertainment, but because of an important mission from their mentor: to find Earth’s Main Dragon Vein!

Every martial artist knows that a planet, a place of cultivation, is filled with spiritual energy suitable for cultivation and that promotes the thriving of all life mainly because beneath the earth lies a Dragon Vein, the major source of all spiritual energy. However, the Dragon Vein’s whereabouts beneath the earth are unpredictable, and even the most powerful individuals find it almost impossible to pin down a Dragon Vein. It’s extremely challenging, not just to locate it, but even to find its presence.

According to records of the Martial Arts World, beneath the earth of every place of cultivation lies a Main Dragon Vein that constantly moves and isn’t fixed. Surrounding it are many secondary Dragon Veins, like tree branches. Where the Dragon Vein is, everything is vibrant with life, full of mystery, advantageous to all beings. This is the power of the Dragon Vein.

On Earth, which is no longer suitable for cultivation, and where spiritual energy in the Ancient Martial World is diminishing, naturally, powerful martial artists have set their sights on Earth’s Main Dragon Vein. However, the Main Dragon Vein is not easily found. Even the strongest Divine Thoughts find it difficult to reach the deepest parts beneath the earth, and even if Great Divine Power discovers the location of the Main Dragon Vein, it’s virtually impossible to pin it down. It roams freely, reigning over this land.

Generally speaking, few martial artists have designs on the Main Dragon Vein, unless they’re practitioners of Evil Demons or figures of Divine Arts and imperial stature capable of controlling the Main Dragon Vein well, preventing the entire planet from falling into a lifeless state due to touching it.

The Main Dragon Vein is the source of life for a planet. If used for cultivation by martial artists, it can have a huge impact on the entire planet, causing all things to wither, everything to fall into a lifeless state, and even plunging the entire planet into a dark era—this is not impossible. Having designs on the Main Dragon Vein shows no concern for this planet and its beings, nor does it leave any options open for oneself. This approach is even more cruel and violent than killing a thousand, or ten thousand, people!

“Now listen, the thing I’m going to do when I return to Zhonghua this time is to kill Zhonghua’s top leader and obtain something that can accurately find the position of the Main Dragon Vein,” Yang Gui said with a sneer.

“What? Killing Zhonghua’s top leader?” Hu Changhe froze and asked incredulously.

“What’s the relation between killing the top leader and obtaining something to accurately find the Main Dragon Vein?” Qin Mingshan asked in shock.

“To be precise, there’s no relation. With the cultivation strength of the three of us, obtaining such a thing isn’t difficult!” Yang Gui said with a smile.

“Then why kill Zhonghua’s top leader?” Hu Changhe asked in a deep voice.

“No reason, just convenient. To martial artists, these mortal people are mere ants, aren’t they?” Yang Gui said nonchalantly.

Hu Changhe and Qin Mingshan frowned upon hearing Yang Gui’s words. They did not expect Yang Gui, besides seeking Earth’s Main Dragon Vein, also intended to kill Zhonghua’s top leader.

To martial artists, they are the prominent figures of this world. No matter how powerful mortal people become, or how advanced modern technology becomes, they are trivial in their eyes. Truly powerful martial artists have no equal, no one and nothing can stand in their way—a punch shatters a mountain, a kick destroys a city, a palm can leave a hole in Heavenly Capital. Against such power, even the strongest weapons of the Mortal World are futile. However, a nation’s top leader is extremely important to a country, possibly leading to war, misery, or even national ruin upon their sudden death. Thus, from any perspective, every country protects its highest leaders with the strongest national power, sparing no expense to ensure their safety, meaning killing a top leader might be doable for Yang Gui, Hu Changhe, and Qin Mingshan, but it’s not easy.

“Although that’s true, Zhonghua’s top leader isn’t easy to kill, as anything from Zhonghua has inherited the most from Ancient Times. Perhaps among those protecting the top leader are powerful martial artists, and if we fail, we might end up trapped ourselves!” Hu Changhe said calmly.

“What? Are you two afraid? With such courage, you fall short compared to me, Yang Gui. How then can you find the Main Dragon Vein?” Yang Gui scoffed mockingly.

“It’s not fear, but avoiding unnecessary trouble. Our primary task is finding the Main Dragon Vein, using its powerful spiritual energy to cultivate and break through to higher cultivation realms. Whether we kill the top leader or not, we don’t necessarily have to get involved,” Qin Mingshan thought and said.

Hu Changhe and Qin Mingshan aren’t foolish. Even though Yang Gui holds the token of their master, it doesn’t mean everything Yang Gui says represents their master’s intentions. Their master’s orders have always been to find Earth’s Main Dragon Vein and notify him, so they can together enter the Main Dragon Vein to absorb its powerful spiritual energy for cultivation.

Earth’s Main Dragon Vein is no longer as it was during Ancient Times, when it thrived with cultivation. Back then, not only the Main Dragon Vein but even the spiritual energy from a branch Dragon Vein was extraordinarily strong, nurturing vast lands. Until major changes on Earth caused spiritual energy to gradually thin, numerous experts left via Transmission Array, which was later destroyed. If not for experts drawing out three major regions of the Ancient Martial World and establishing powerful formations to envelop some spiritual energy in the Ancient Martial World, it’s feared no martial artist would exist on Earth today.

Thus, the Main Dragon Vein currently existing on Earth, even if it still contains powerful spiritual energy, has very little left. It only supports the growth of all things on this planet, preventing everything from withering and exhausting. If a Martial Artist were to discover its location and use divine arts to fix it in place, extracting the spiritual energy from the Main Dragon Vein recklessly, it would cause all things on Earth to die, potentially withering overnight. Whether animals or humans, all would perish, leaving only a dead silent planet.

“Let me be honest with you, if you want to find the location of the Main Dragon Vein, you must act with me. Moreover, the top leader of China must be killed. Without killing him, we cannot obtain the treasure capable of locating the Main Dragon Vein!” Yang Gui glanced at Hu Changhe and Qin Mingshan as he spoke.

“So, we have to kill the top leader of China?” Hu Changhe asked with a cold smile.

“Exactly!” Yang Gui replied with a vicious smile.

“By the way, who is your master? We still don’t know. Since we are now on the same battle line, you should tell us, right?” Qin Mingshan asked.

“You will soon know. If my prediction is correct, my master and your master are already on their way to the Capital City. No need to be in a hurry. For now, we should think about how to break through Zhongnanhai’s defense and take down the top leader of China, right?” Yang Gui said with a smile.

“If you don’t want to say, we won’t force you. I hope you are truthful. If killing the top leader of China still doesn’t yield the treasure that you claim can locate the Earth’s Dragon Vein, you’ll die a miserable death.” Hu Changhe coldly stared at Yang Gui and said.

“Don’t worry. As long as we kill the top leader of China, I guarantee you will immediately be able to find Earth’s Dragon Vein. Then, just crazily extract its spiritual energy and break through your cultivation!” Yang Gui confidently said.

“Very well, there’s no time like the present. Let’s take action tonight, and it will serve as a greeting gift to our masters. Otherwise, if we have wandered the Mortal World for over twenty years without finding Earth’s Dragon Vein, our masters won’t be pleased.” Qin Mingshan said with a mischievous smile.

Boom!

A powerful Martial Arts True Power descended, causing the entire Nine Dragon Mountain to tremble uncontrollably, as if something had engulfed it, leaving no one able to escape. Shocked, Hu Changhe, Qin Mingshan, and Yang Gui were all aghast. They felt the overwhelming strength of this Martial Arts True Power, and all vanished from the room, rushing out together.

When Hu Changhe, Qin Mingshan, and Yang Gui rushed out, they found that the entire Nine Dragon Mountain was encased in an iron cage; waves of formidable and unmatched aura enveloped Nine Dragon Mountain, isolating it from the outside world. A mysterious figure hovered high in the air, staring coldly at the three. He had been there for a long time, heard a lot, and only chose to act now, which could be considered quite courteous, no?

“Who are you? Are you courting death?” Hu Changhe asked coldly.

“No, I am not!” The figure floating in the sky replied calmly.

“But in my eyes, you are already a dead man, even if you are a strong Martial Artist like me.” Qin Mingshan harshly said, looking at the sky.

“In my eyes, you three are already dead!” The figure remained unperturbed.

“I, Yang Gui, never kill nameless people. You better reveal your name!” Yang Gui frowned and said.

“Ye Tianchen!”

Swish!

The figure in the sky descended swiftly, unleashing three golden fist lights to slay Hu Changhe, Qin Mingshan, and Yang Gui… (to be continued. If you like this work, please vote for recommendations and monthly tickets on Qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)