That rule, however, was nothing more than empty words in front of
On top of that, with Chu Feng's special status, who would dare block him? All he had to say was that he wanted to take a stroll around Spiritual Medicine Mountain to clear his head, and the elder guarding the place would immediately open the gates and let him in.
But Chu Feng didn't want to attract too much attention, so he didn't trouble the elder on guard. Instead, he used the Void Flight Technique to descend from the sky and slip into Spiritual Medicine Mountain on his own.
*Hum hum hum*
At that moment, a strange glow emanated from Chu Feng's chest. Bathed in that light, an intricate barrier map materialized before his eyes, slowly revolving in a mesmerizing display. Using this map, Chu Feng began searching, bit by bit, for the location of the Myriad Bones Graveyard.
"Incredible, absolutely incredible. The entrance to this Emperor's Tomb must have been restructured by someone, otherwise it couldn't be this well hidden. Good thing you came across the Myriad Bones Graveyard back then and received the old man's map — without it, there's no way you could have found this entrance with your current abilities."
As Chu Feng searched, Eggie chimed in with admiration. Standing there in person, Chu Feng could also sense just how mysterious this entrance truly was. The Myriad Bones Graveyard was, in fact, the entrance to the Emperor's Tomb — though this entrance was completely different from the one in the Vermilion Bird Mountain Range.
Just like the entrance in the White Tiger Mountain Range, this one had been modified, and modified in an extraordinarily complex way. The entrance was in constant motion, hidden deep underground at all times. Without this barrier map, Chu Feng would have had absolutely zero hope of finding it.
Fortunately, the map was in his hands, and now that he was a grey-robed Spirit World Master, his understanding of Spirit Realm arts was incomparable to what it had been before. So after some effort, he finally located the entrance to the Emperor's Tomb.
This entrance was unique — it wasn't a straightforward passage. Once found, Chu Feng had to set up a barrier array himself, then use the map as a medium to connect with the entrance below and form a barrier corridor through which he could enter.
The moment Chu Feng completed the barrier corridor and stepped inside, it sealed shut behind him, leaving not a single trace.
And when Chu Feng passed through the barrier corridor and entered the so-called entrance, even he was stunned by the scene before him.
It was an impossibly grand and colossal palace. The massive pillars, the vast expanse, and the unusual materials all gave off an overwhelming sense of power. Every corner of the palace was fortified with immensely powerful barrier arrays — so powerful that almost no one within the Xuan Wu Realm could damage a single inch of it. One could only imagine how formidable the person was who had built this place. It was no longer just a palace; it was an impregnable underground fortress.
But beyond all that, what truly seized Chu Feng's attention were the white bones stretching endlessly beneath his feet — countless skeletons, innumerable in number. A rough estimate put the count at no fewer than tens of thousands. Tens of thousands of remains, piled like an ocean beneath him. The sight was identical to the Myriad Bones Graveyard he had seen a year ago, and Chu Feng could confirm without a doubt that this was indeed the Myriad Bones Graveyard.
"Wow, so many powerful cultivators' remains — and their origins are still intact! None of them are Heaven Martial powerhouses, but every single one is a peak Xuan Martial expert. With this many, I can definitely break through. Chu Feng, hurry up and drain them! Once you do, my cultivation will soar!"
At that moment, no one was more excited than Eggie. To her, these weren't just simple bones — they were a sumptuous feast, a treasure trove that could elevate her cultivation.
"Don't worry, girl. They're all yours."
Chu Feng smiled softly. He first extended his mental power in a careful sweep of the surroundings. Finding nothing out of the ordinary, he began ruthlessly devouring the origins of the remains without restraint.
Under this relentless absorption, Eggie's cultivation — which had been stalled for so long — finally began to climb. She quickly broke through from Xuan Martial First Level to Xuan Martial Second Level, and her advancement showed no signs of slowing.
In this situation, both Chu Feng and Eggie were elated. Eggie growing stronger meant Chu Feng growing stronger — it was yet another safeguard for his life.
But even in the midst of his excitement, Chu Feng couldn't help but wonder. Tens of thousands of experts, all at the Xuan Wu Realm — what a terrifying fighting force that would be. It was hard to imagine that any single province, whether Qingzhou or the other eight, could assemble such a combined power.
Why had so many powerful cultivators all perished here? What had taken their lives? Was it the guardian of the Emperor's Tomb, or was there another reason entirely?
When no answer came, Chu Feng relied on his formidable barrier power, combined with Eggie's unique abilities, and together the two finally drained the origins from all those tens of thousands of remains.
By then, Eggie's cultivation had not merely reached Xuan Martial Second Level — she had pushed further still, stepping into Xuan Martial Third Level. At this level of cultivation, paired with Chu Feng's golden lightning, he could achieve the fighting power of Xuan Martial Fourth Level.
At Xuan Martial Fourth Level, with Chu Feng's abilities, he had nothing to fear from even Xuan Martial Eighth Level opponents and could go toe-to-toe with those at the Ninth Level. He wasn't invincible within the Xuan Wu Realm, but he was close enough to it that virtually no one could threaten him. This had both Chu Feng and Eggie overjoyed beyond words.
"Kid, I truly didn't misjudge you. In just one year, you've grown even faster than I imagined!"
But just as the two were basking in their joy, an old man's voice suddenly rang out from behind Chu Feng. He spun around and saw an elderly figure standing there — clad in a green Daoist robe, holding a peculiar horsehair whisk, his entire body shimmering with a faint glow. The old man was gazing at Chu Feng with a warm smile. It was the very same old man who had given him the map that day.
This elder was as formidable as ever. Even now, though Chu Feng was a Yuan Martial Seventh Level cultivator and a grey-robed Spirit World Master, he still felt utterly insignificant standing before this old man.
"
Chu Feng asked with grave eyes and the utmost reverence in his voice. Both the attire and that unmistakable aura were a perfect match for the legendary Dragon Daoist.
"Ha ha, I didn't expect you to be so perceptive. You probably figured out who I was long ago, didn't you?" The old man chuckled heartily. Though he didn't answer directly, his words were an unmistakable confirmation.
At that moment, Chu Feng's heart surged with elation. He immediately dropped to one knee and bowed deeply, speaking with full reverence: "