267: Chapter 267 Re-entering the Divine Ruins

The storm was growing heavier and heavier.

Tang Long glanced at the several Spirit Maps. "One last instruction: everyone must follow my commands completely."

"Once we go underwater, you must stay close to me. No matter what you see, do not get agitated, and absolutely do not counterattack if you haven't been harmed."

"Acting recklessly will only harm yourself and others, understand?"

Several figures who were usually regarded as powerful big shots could only nod like chickens pecking at rice at this moment.

Tang Long was very satisfied, then he took the lead and jumped into the water.

The several Spirit Maps were quite obedient and stayed very close to him, but the moment Haibage appeared, Yun Zhuoyue was still startled, her hair standing on end.

Fortunately, Grand Preceptor Qian Wenzhao was right beside her and reached out to stop her, preventing any trouble from being stirred up.

Just as Tang Long had expected, the crystal space created by Haibage enveloped everyone in the center. After he finished answering the questions, tentacles wrapped around everyone and sent them into that giant maw.

As they stepped onto that slippery path and looked back to see the giant maw closing, the powerful Spirit Map experts also turned pale; no one could maintain their composure.

Next, the group quickly arrived at that Path of Ice Crystals.

Tang Long first summoned the Armored Ape to demonstrate the consequences of taking a wrong step, then the others followed his commands strictly with every step, and they soon reached the Ice Crystal Altar.

Seeing one rare treasure after another being abandoned, Yun Zhuoyue's eyes turned red with anxiety.

After all, every single item was of the ice attribute, which suited her best, making it truly unbearable for her.

Once Tang Long finished answering the questions, the group was teleported together by the altar to the gates of the true Divine Ruins, standing atop the wall of the Crystal Concubine's bedchamber. Everyone was once again shocked into silence.

Yun Zhuoyue's voice trembled slightly. "Tang Long, what... exactly are these things?"

Tang Long smiled faintly. "The minions of the Alien God."

"The Alien God's minions? Why do they look different from the ones outside?"

"Your Excellency Tang Long, can you control these things?"

Tang Long shook his head. "Those outside are Chaos Walkers, and I can communicate with them. But these truly are the Alien God's minions; they will likely attack any living being they sense indiscriminately. I cannot control them."

Xie Jin asked in a heavy voice, "How do we deal with them?"

Tang Long grinned. "See the gate of the bedchamber opposite us? If we charge in, we win."

"My strength is the weakest, so I'll have to rely on everyone's protection here."

"Are you ready?"

With a clang, Yun Zhuoyue unsheathed her blade. "I'll test the waters!"

She suddenly leaped down from the city wall, and in the blink of an eye, several blade flashes struck down, directly slaying dozens of the black game entities.

However, she was immediately hit by even more varied skills. Her Spirit Map was soon beaten until it was difficult to maintain, she was bleeding in several places, and her heavy armor was visibly deformed from the blows.

Seeing Yun Zhuoyue's wretched state, the few on the wall couldn't help but gasp, looking at Tang Long with strange expressions.

No one doubted that Tang Long had entered that palace before.

The question was, how did he get in?

If the distance wasn't very short, a Spirit Map probably wouldn't be able to hold out for more than a few minutes under such an attack.

Grand Preceptor Qian Wenzhao shouted, "I'll protect Tang Long. Everyone, charge through as fast as possible! Quick!"

The experts agreed and immediately leaped out simultaneously with great rapport, each displaying their Divine Ability.

But even this couldn't prevent them from being hit. Ultimate moves more violent than the storm pounded their bodies, making everyone's scalp tingle from the impact.

When the group scrambled into the light screen, only Grand Preceptor Qian Wenzhao and Xie Jin could still stand; the other three were lying on their backs, panting heavily.

Tang Long gave them a few heals with a smile, but to the others, this smile seemed extremely wicked.

Yun Zhuoyue sat up abruptly and glared at Tang Long.

"You, Tang! Be honest, are you using us as scapegoats?"

Tang Long raised an eyebrow. "Scapegoats? Group Leader Yun, where is this coming from?"

Yun Zhuoyue demanded loudly, "With your meager skills, I don't believe you could have entered on your own. Who was the person who originally brought you in?"

Before Tang Long could answer, High Priest Shang Yuleng grew unhappy.

"Group Leader Yun, I advise you to think carefully before you speak. We were only able to reach this place so smoothly thanks to Your Excellency Tang Long's guidance."

"You're quite badly injured and acting out of anger; everyone can understand that. But if you want to slander Your Excellency Tang Long, I, Shang, will be the first to object."

"Don't forget why we came here. Whatever you do, don't lose your mind."

Yun Zhuoyue stood up suddenly. "You're the one who's lost his mind."

"Think about it carefully. For that distance just now, without a Spirit Map's protection, it would have been absolutely impossible for him to enter."

"But if it was just for that stretch of the way, one or two people would have been enough. Why did he invite so many Spirit Maps?"

This doubt was actually in some others' hearts as well, they were just too embarrassed to ask.

Only Yun Zhuoyue was too blunt and immediately asked what she thought.

Tang Long didn't reply either, only giving a light chuckle before unexpectedly walking straight through the light screen and back into the midst of the black game entities.

The experts hadn't expected this, and by the time they realized, it was too late to stop him.

Grand Preceptor Qian Wenzhao reached out across the air to grab him, but his spiritual power was blocked by the light screen, and he actually failed to catch him.

"Your Excellency, don't!"

"Tang Long, come back!"

"Don't be foolish!"

After a few cries of alarm, the group was even more shocked.

Because they saw that although Tang Long was clearly in the middle of countless terrifying attacks, he was completely unharmed. He even let out a yawn before walking back into the light screen.

"It's getting late. I think everyone has been busy all day and wouldn't want to waste any more time."

"Now there's only one last step left, which is also the only way out that I know of."

"If anyone still doesn't trust me, they are free to find their own way out; I won't force anyone."

No one spoke; even Yun Zhuoyue, who had been losing her temper, was speechless for a moment.

Because facts had proven that her first premise was wrong.

Tang Long could ignore such attacks; he didn't need anyone's protection at all.

"Alright, since no one's talking, let's begin! Everyone, please come over!"

Following his words, the group went with Tang Long to the final statue. A few seconds later, their vision blurred as the world turned upside down.

Entering the Feast of the Gods once again, Tang Long was in no hurry to make a choice.

He wanted to see if anyone's comprehension would elicit a reaction from the gods.

After all, last time he had caused a Barbarian Ancestor to go missing. From this, he inferred that as long as someone gained an epiphany, the corresponding god would disappear.

The first to disappear was Grand Preceptor Qian Wenzhao.

The old man couldn't move his feet once he walked in front of the Sun God, and he was essentially whisked away in a second.

What surprised Tang Long was that the second to disappear was Xie Jin; he stood in a daze for a few seconds in front of a god sitting on a large drum before vanishing.

The third was High Priest Shang Yuleng, whom he had high hopes for.

This fellow looked at an extremely majestic deity for two or three minutes, but even after he disappeared, the deity showed no reaction.

The fourth was Shi Chengyu.

He seemed to search for a long time without finding a suitable target. Later, he stood in front of a deity that looked like a mass of clouds for quite a while, but unfortunately, that deity didn't react either.

The last one was Yun Zhuoyue. Strangely, she didn't go to comprehend the Crystal Concubine either, but instead fell into silence before a deity that looked like a red-eyed malevolent ghost.

A dozen or so seconds after she disappeared, Tang Long was surprised to find that the deity had actually vanished.

It felt... truly fucking ridiculous!

Could it be that the lower the Realm, the better the effect of the comprehension?

That shouldn't be right!

Last time, it clearly prompted that the foundation was insufficient...

Tang Long couldn't figure out the key for a moment. Now that only he was left, he walked toward the Crystal Concubine as usual.

But just then, he suddenly noticed that in the empty spot where the Barbarian Ancestor had disappeared yesterday, the Void Realm suddenly fluctuated, and a new deity appeared.

Greatly intrigued, he walked over, wanting to see this deity's title.

[Yes/No: Immediately comprehend the Divine Power Law of {God of Martial Dao: Yuan}?]

Tang Long looked at this unremarkable-looking deity and was stunned on the spot.

What's going on!

The Yuanwu God... just appeared?

Then who was High Priest Shang Yuleng comprehending just now?

Walking over to take a look, Tang Long also let out a sigh.

[Yes/No: Immediately comprehend the Divine Power Law of {Ancient God: Doulang}?]

Doulang God?

What kind of minor god is this? Why isn't it even recorded in the ancient texts?

Still, he looks like he can fight quite well; no wonder High Priest Shang Yuleng chose him.

Too bad he's at the wrong grave; this isn't his ancestor.

Tang Long suddenly became interested. He looked through all the gods here, memorized all their titles, and then returned to the Crystal Concubine's side.