Su Rong glanced at Ye Chu and Liang Shan, then said to Ye Chu, “You and Liang Shan leave first. I will go and take a look. Remember not to encounter those people. After I have dealt with matters here, I will find you at the Liang family residence.”
After saying this, Su Rong’s graceful figure leaped, soaring through the air towards the centre of the lake.
Watching Su Rong leave, Ye Chu smiled. He grabbed Liang Shan and jumped, landing on a small boat beside the large ship. He paid no attention to the large ships sailing away.
“Where are we going? You are not trying to snatch this Heaven and Earth Artifact, are you?” Seeing Ye Chu rowing the small boat towards the centre of the lake, Liang Shan frowned.
“I have no interest in Heaven and Earth Artifacts!”
Ye Chu possessed the Green Lotus. Although the Green Lotus could not yet be considered a Heaven and Earth Artifact, it was incomparable to ordinary items. Even though Heaven and Earth Artifacts were excellent, in Ye Chu’s heart, the Green Lotus was his weapon. Other items did not concern him much.
Hearing Ye Chu’s words, Liang Shan breathed a sigh of relief. So many people were rushing towards this item. If Ye Chu tried to snatch it, it would cause great trouble. Especially if he offended those talented individuals, they might use underhanded methods, and Ye Chu’s life would be at stake.
“Why are you rowing hard towards the centre of the lake?” Liang Shan held tightly onto the small boat. This tiny boat remained surprisingly stable in the waves of the Cold Lake, unaffected by the turbulence, moving calmly towards the centre.
Around the Heaven and Earth Artifact in the scene, many cultivators had already gathered. Ye Tian and numerous cultivators faced off against each other. How precious was a Heaven and Earth Artifact? Obtaining it would be a tremendous fortune.
No one was willing to give up. Figures suddenly lunged towards the Heaven and Earth Artifact.
There were countless people, but only one Heaven and Earth Artifact. As everyone directed their power towards the artifact, various forces also erupted violently, charging at their opponents.
“Kill them! The Heaven and Earth Artifact will be ours!”
A cultivator roared. He was an Emperor Realm expert and had such confidence. In such a small place, an Emperor Realm expert was enough to look down upon an entire kingdom.
But seeing Ye Tian and others make their move, his expression changed suddenly. He looked at Ye Tian in disbelief, not expecting Ye Chu to have such strength.
At that moment, the group of talented individuals also attacked fiercely. Their attendants attacked simultaneously. Several figures with Emperor Realm strength even appeared.
His originally full confidence vanished, and his face turned extremely ugly. As Ye Tian’s group fought to seize the artifact, another faction also attacked. Their swirling power was no weaker than Ye Tian’s group. Terrifying force shook the clouds, rumbling and causing the heaven and earth to tremble constantly.
“Hiss…”
Some Emperor Realm experts who were preparing to snatch the Heaven and Earth Artifact frowned and took a deep breath. Surprisingly, so many Emperor Realm experts had come. With these people present, how could they have a chance to seize the artifact?
Liang Shan had not even reached the Yuanling Realm. Watching the powerful cultivators clash overhead, he trembled with fear. Holding tightly onto the small boat, he said, “Ye Chu, do not get too close. We cannot withstand their residual energy. Let us retreat quickly.”
Ye Chu smiled and said to Liang Shan, “I am taking you to see the world, and you are actually afraid.”
“Big Brother, seeing the world requires staying alive!” Liang Shan shouted. His body tensed as he watched various powers dance in the void, his heart pounding with fear.
In his view, the power displayed by the Emperor Realm experts was comparable to deities. Each strike could cause the heaven and earth to crack. This was beyond his imagination. Liang Shan looked on with extreme awe.
Ye Chu ignored Liang Shan and continued towards the centre of the lake. Originally, Ye Chu also thought the anomaly in the Cold Lake was caused by the Heaven and Earth Artifact. But after the artifact appeared, he found that the spiritual energy permeating out became even denser. This made Ye Chu suspicious. The Heaven and Earth Artifact was definitely not the secret of the Cold Lake.
Overhead, the group of Emperor Realm experts continued to fight fiercely. Various powers danced and clashed, attacking each other. Every strike aimed at vital points, intending to shock and kill the opponent.
The fighting was exceptionally fierce and brutal. Some Emperor Realm experts were hit, and their blood scattered into the lake water, forming spots of red on the surface, unusually enchanting and bloody.
Of course, Ye Chu did not pay attention to this. He continued towards the centre of the lake. At this moment, the centre of the lake no longer raised towering waves. The previously tumultuous centre suddenly became quiet.
Around the Heaven and Earth Artifact, the Emperor Realm experts continued to fight. Various powers swirled out continuously. During the clashes, occasional forces struck the Cold Lake, raising the water and creating rain that filled the void.
Liang Shan stared at the unimaginably fierce fighting in the void. Occasionally, strong qi landed near the small boat, causing it to tremble. Seeing Ye Chu’s unchanged expression, he almost wanted to drag Ye Chu into the lake.
Seeing Liang Shan like this, Ye Chu smiled slightly. He thought that letting Liang Shan feel such pressure would help him realise it was not so extraordinary after experiencing it. The size of one’s heart determines the magnitude of one’s achievement. Liang Shan had talent, but he was too petty. With his strength, he should have been able to break through to the Yuanling Realm, but he remained stuck at the peak of the Lingru Realm, unable to breakthrough. This was the effect of his mindset.
The fighting in the void remained fierce and brutal, with people getting injured constantly. The Heaven and Earth Artifact changed hands several times among them. They fought until their eyes turned red, exerting the full power of the Emperor Realm. Their power was vast as mountains, with continuous miraculous techniques shaking and killing the crowd.
Ye Chu occasionally paid attention to Ye Tian. He found that Ye Tian’s secret techniques formed their own system and were quite remarkable. Although they could not compare to those inherited from holy lands, they were much stronger than most talented individuals he had seen.
“He really has obtained good opportunities!” Ye Chu muttered.
Although Ye Tian cooperated with a group of talented individuals to snatch the Heaven and Earth Artifact, it was not easy. This group of talented individuals originally had their own agendas. Moreover, other Emperor Realm experts joined forces to oppose them. Although they had not been defeated, it was difficult for them to carve a bloody path to victory.
The Heaven and Earth Artifact changed hands continuously among the crowd. Ye Chu had no intention of paying attention to it. Ye Chu was now at the centre of the lake, where the permeating heavenly and earthly spiritual energy was the densest.
“What exactly is in this Cold Lake? The spiritual energy permeating out now is as if countless pills are dissolving in the Cold Lake. If this continues, this place will definitely become a cultivation holy land!” Ye Chu was surprised in his heart, but he did not dive down.
The Cold Lake was of unknown depth. Although Ye Chu’s strength was formidable, he might not necessarily be able to reach the bottom.
“Kill him! Do not let him snatch the Heaven and Earth Artifact!”
Above in the void, killing shouts rose from all directions. At this moment, an Emperor Realm expert held the Heaven and Earth Artifact. He exerted his speed to the limit, shooting towards the distance, trying to escape the encirclement of the crowd.
Numerous Emperor Realm experts chased after him, unleashing their strongest attacks. Various miraculous techniques charged out simultaneously. Each one had the power to split mountains. As they attacked together, although this Emperor Realm expert avoided several strikes, several still hit him.
“Ah…”
With a scream, the body of the Emperor Realm expert holding the Heaven and Earth Artifact exploded. Blood sprayed in all directions, and the Heaven and Earth Artifact he had been holding flew out.