Chapter 2, Ancient Legends

"Oh... it's truly unbelievable"

He was unwilling to stay in the Immortal and Demon Cemetery for even a minute, despite the countless treasures of the immortals sealed within. He felt cold and exhausted, having nearly reached the limits of his physical endurance. If he did not leave soon, he feared he would die here; the treasures that could not be taken away would be of no use, no matter how many there were.

So this is the spirit tablet for entering the cemetery, but I do not know who discarded it Zhao Rui let out a bitter smile of disappointment and said, But now that I am already in the cemetery, the biggest problem is to find a way out, not to come in

The ancient demon had a dark blue complexion, with a pair of thick, curved horns on its head. Its gaping mouth was filled with four extremely sharp fangs, and its giant eyes glowed with a red light. Its muscles were bulging, and its back was covered in mysterious tattoos. A pair of large black flesh wings extended from either side of its back

He walked to the celestial tomb and carefully examined the inscription on the tombstone

Damn! Why is this magical array not working? Could it be because too much time has passed?

He placed his hand on the stone tablet, closed his eyes, and quietly waited for the celestial magic array to transport him away

Zhao Rui felt his heart racing intensely. He began to search around the enchanted graveyard, hoping to find answers within the tombs, and even more so, wishing for a way back to the surface. If by chance he could discover any treasures, that would be the best outcome, achieving three goals with one action.

Although this celestial token did not help improve his situation, Zhao Rui still put the token into his pocket, thinking that if he could really get out, he could rely on this token to come back in the future

Unfortunately, he was unable to obtain any of them. Those celestial tombs, reinforced by magical arts, were astonishingly solid, and no means could inflict even the slightest damage upon them

However, good fortune ends here; he is unable to leave the cemetery and ultimately dies trapped here, taking all secrets with him to the grave. It is as if he has gone in a circle and returned to the starting point, ultimately failing to escape this calamity

He looked down and discovered that he was stepping on a small rectangular jade tablet.

However, after waiting for a long time, there was still no movement from the magic array, and he remained in the Immortal-Demon Cemetery.

Entering Baoshan yet returning empty-handed

Zhao Rui suddenly felt that the look of unwillingness on the faces of the ancient demons was remarkably similar to his current mood

Zhao Rui looked around in confusion, a profound sense of disappointment rising from the depths of his heart, engulfing his entire being

In order to prevent disturbances to the peaceful rest of the deceased, the immortals and demons have set up multiple restrictions around the cemetery, establishing a powerful array of immortal spells. Unless one possesses a specially crafted entrance token, even the immortals and demons themselves would be unable to locate the cemetery, let alone gain entry.

It has created a world-shattering cultivation method—the Eight Desolations Slaughtering Immortals Technique, which exterminates immortals and annihilates gods, fierce and unparalleled

He survived the shipwreck and entered the mysterious Immortal and Demon Cemetery, where he learned of this astonishing secret, which can be considered an unparalleled stroke of luck

The passage of time can lead to the decline of celestial beings, and naturally, it can also cause subtle changes in these magical restrictions.

In almost an instant, the blood transformed into countless threads, seeping deep into the celestial tomb, as if something was strongly drawing it in.

Before Zhao Rui could figure out what was happening, the cyan light diagram suddenly exploded, breaking down into fifteen smaller cyan light diagrams that shot directly into his eyes

In ancient times, during the era when celestial beings, gods, and demons ruled the world, for reasons unknown, a sudden and large-scale war broke out between the Eastern and Western deities and demons, who had coexisted peacefully for a long time. Their terrifying powers triggered immense disasters across the globe, causing mountains to collapse, the earth to crack, volcanoes to erupt, and tsunamis to rage.

Zhao Rui's spirit lifted, and he quickly picked up the jade tablet to examine it closely

This is a war without victors, where both sides have paid an extremely heavy price. Although the Eastern coalition of immortals and demons ultimately gained the upper hand, countless powerful deities and demons fell in the battle

Zhao Rui was pondering with some anger, hoping to find a way to remedy the situation

Zhao Rui, filled with frustration, struck the stone tablet with his fist, causing blood to flow out

The Tomb of Immortals is Open

Zhao Rui let out a heavy sigh after reading the inscriptions on the stone tablet, feeling that his doubts had not only remained but had actually increased. "What exactly is the reason that has drawn the deities and demons of the East and West into a mutual destruction war? Furthermore, the stone tablet states that without the Immortal Token for entering the tomb, even immortals and demons cannot access the cemetery. So how did I manage to enter in the first place?"

Zhao Rui squinted in surprise and looked at the tattoo, only to discover that it was astonishingly composed of multiple unique patterns and texts combined together

At the very center of the cemetery, there is a peculiar celestial magic array, with ethereal aura and floating inscriptions, and at the focal point of this array stands a ten-meter-high stone tablet

The Immortal and Demon Cemetery resembles a vast labyrinth, with colossal immortal tombs scattered throughout, akin to gigantic icebergs looming before one. Although the ancient immortals and demons are frozen within their graves, having passed away for countless millennia, the residual majesty still instills a sense of reverence in those who behold it

The monotonous sound of footsteps echoed in the silent cemetery, the temperature around him dropping increasingly lower, and the chill emanating from the tomb grew ever more intense. Zhao Rui felt as if he were walking in a vast icehouse, a thick layer of frost forming on his clothes, his hands becoming stiff with cold, and his steps growing heavier, as if weighed down by lead.

This ancient demon is known as the Eight Desolate Barbarian Dragon, a primordial great demon born at the dawn of time. It absorbs the most malevolent and sinister energies of heaven and earth, cultivating itself into form, becoming the leader of all demons, commanding myriad fiends, and instilling fear among the demonic ranks. It transcends the Three Realms and is not bound by the Six Paths.

Upon completing all of this, the builders of the Immortal and Demon Cemetery gracefully departed through the reserved magical array at the center of the cemetery

"Eight... ... Wild... ... Slaughter... ... Immortal... ... Formula... ... " He read it softly, and his heart suddenly trembled, "Could this be the astonishing formula created by the ancient great demon, the Eight Wilderness Savage Dragon, mentioned in the inscription?"

In the cemetery of immortals and demons, there will certainly be no difference between east and west; it might even be a treasure that can help one escape

No, I have no desire to associate with these ancient immortals and demons

Hold this celestial token

The jade tablet is not large, easily held in one hand, its surface subtly shimmering with a milky white glow, while the edges are engraved with exquisite cloud patterns, and in the center, there are four lines of ancient inscriptions

Because the ancient immortals and demons that can be buried here are not weak, the levels are merely relative.

In the battle between the gods and demons of the East and West, the Eight Desolate Barbarian Dragon displayed astonishing strength, slaying countless Western gods and demons under the magic axe. However, due to its overwhelming power and excessive arrogance, it ultimately fell into an ambush set by the Western gods and demons, who attacked in unison, leading to its eventual demise after a fierce struggle

The Night of the Full Moon

Do not mention the top-tier celestial treasures, the Wind and Fire Fan and the Vajra Pestle, in the hands of the Supreme Laozi; even the treasures of lower-level celestial beings and demons, if taken out at random, can still move mountains and overturn seas, altering the very heavens and the earth.

As his hand touched the celestial tomb, the blood on his hand also smeared onto the ice layer

Stepping into the mystical array, Zhao Rui gazed longingly at the towering celestial and demonic graveyard, feeling a slight sense of regret in his heart. Within these celestial tombs lie treasures of celestial and demonic origin that could drive countless cultivators to madness.

However, he now sincerely hopes that the content recorded on the stele is entirely true, without a single word amiss, as that would be the best outcome; only in that way can he leave this celestial and demonic graveyard.

Zhao Rui felt that his education spanning over a decade had been completely overturned. If he had not been in the Immortal and Demon Cemetery and personally experienced these incredible events, he would absolutely not believe a single word of the inscriptions!

Zhao Ruicou leaned in to take a closer look and discovered that the ancient script on the stone tablet actually contained some descriptions regarding the origins of this cemetery

In the opposite side of the library seat, there lies an ancient demon of enormous size and extraordinary might, encased in ice.

Zhao Rui even felt that the gazes of these celestial beings and demons seemed to penetrate the limitations of time and space, still watching him, which caused him immense pressure

What a super powerful man! Zhao Rui reverently touched the surface of the Immortal Tomb a few times, saying, "If I could possess even one percent of its power, leaving this Immortal Demon Cemetery would be a piece of cake."

Zhao Rui felt a sudden roar in his mind, and before him was a dazzling blue light; apart from the fifteen mysterious light images, he could see nothing else

While wandering in the cemetery earlier, he came across the tomb of an unnamed minor spirit, which was probably the lowest-grade spirit tomb in this cemetery. The construction material, the Nine Nether Mysterious Ice, had even been eroded by time, resulting in a deep crack. Nevertheless, despite exerting all his efforts, he was unable to scrape off even a single flake of ice from the tomb.

After a considerable amount of time, when the azure light before him completely dissipated and his vision was fully restored, he then realized that these fifteen azure images were etched deeply in his mind as if carved by a knife

The Eastern immortals and demons who survived the war constructed a cemetery for the fallen, sealing their remains with the icy cold of the Nine Hells of the Frozen Abyss, and then submerged the entire cemetery to the depths of the sea, several thousand meters deep

You may come in

What is going on

Zhao Rui gritted his teeth, took a deep breath, and made an effort to calm himself, seeking other ways to escape. Given his character, he would never give up until the very last moment

He raised his head, gazing expressionlessly at the towering celestial tomb before him, which resembled a glacier, yet in his heart, he was contemplating whether there were other possibilities for departure

After a period of random speculation, he believed that the reason he could fortuitously enter this cemetery was likely due to the passage of time

In its left hand, it wields a magical axe, and in its right hand, it holds a giant shield, raising both hands high, gazing up at the heavens, with a face full of arrogance and defiance

This war has been exceedingly brutal, with the Eastern and Western factions suffering heavy losses. The Eastern side, comprising celestial beings and demons, faced significant casualties, while the Western gods and demons also experienced devastating losses, leaving a scene of widespread lamentation. Ultimately, this led to a gradual weakening of the influence of both Eastern and Western celestial beings, gods, demons, and monsters on the world

After thinking for a while, he suddenly realized that this celestial magic array might require a special power to activate. Naturally, deities and demons could easily accomplish this, but as a mere mortal without any power, it was impossible for him to activate the array.

As for why the war between immortals and demons erupted in ancient times, that is beyond his ability to speculate.

What? What is going on? Why am I still stuck in this dreadful place

If he had not grown up in a harsh environment, developing extraordinary perseverance, he would likely have already collapsed to the ground by now

Immediately, the mysterious tattoo on the back of the Eight Desolate Barbarian Dragon suddenly lit up, radiating a dazzling azure brilliance, resplendent in its magnificence

He gathered his spirits and walked forward for a while, finally arriving at the central area of the cemetery

Although it has been dead for millions of years, one can still strongly feel the suffocating majesty and ferocity it emanates

As one speculates, the azure radiance emanating from that mysterious tattoo suddenly pierces through the celestial tomb, forming a colossal light image in the air that continuously shifts and dazzles the onlookers

At this moment, he finally confirmed that these fifteen azure light images were indeed the astonishing technique cultivated by the ancient demon, the Eight Desolate Barbarian Dragon—the Eight Desolate Slaughter Immortal Technique

Its infamous name instills fear in the celestial beings of the Three Realms and all beings of the Six Paths

Zhao Rui smacked his lips, feeling quite regretful. However, he quickly cheered up because he had found a piece of the Immortal Tomb Token. With this treasure, as long as he could survive and leave, he would naturally have the opportunity to enter again in the future. By then, he might have already discovered a way to open these Immortal and Demon Ice Tombs

It is unknown how long Zhao Rui had been searching in the Immortal and Demon Cemetery, and he was almost exhausted. Suddenly, he seemed to have stepped on something, stumbled, and nearly fell to the ground