I just became the Pirate King, and you're telling me I also time-traveled at the same time.

Chapter 829 Strange Snake! Pit Bottom Cave! Immortal Source!

Purple Mountain was once called Ancient Emperor Mountain, the Daoist temple of the Immortal Emperor. Later, after the Great Emperor Wushi took over, he transformed it into his own Daoist temple.

Although the Great Emperor Wushi is no longer here, many secrets are still hidden in Purple Mountain.

Besides the transmission of the Beginningless Scripture, some of the Immortal Emperor's generals and the Emperor's son were also suppressed in Purple Mountain.

However, this matter is too ancient, and apart from Chu Yang, only the Black Emperor knows about it in the present day.

Looking at Hei Huang's nervous appearance, Chu Yang raised an eyebrow and said, "When you encouraged Ye Fan to release the news about Zishan, you should have thought that these things would come to light sooner or later."

Black King was stunned. "You knew that too?"

This was a secret plot between him and Ye Fan, and they didn't tell any outsiders at all. How did Chu Yang find out about it?

Chu Yang smiled and did not continue the topic. He looked ahead and said, "The mountain above the mass grave in the past may not have been Purple Mountain. This matter can no longer be verified."

"However, before the Ten Directions Dragon Vein completely becomes a land of dragon fall, there will definitely be many people who want to take advantage of the remaining power of the dragon vein to make a fortune."

"Moreover, the person who moved the mountain back then must have left behind a powerful treasure to suppress the dragon vein."

Their eyes lit up, but Black Emperor became wary. "The danger here is probably no less than that of an Emperor's Dojo!"

Li Heishui looked at it with an expression as if it were a fool. "If all opportunities in this world were readily available, they would have been squeezed dry long ago. How could we possibly have a chance?"

Hei Huang was scolded for no reason, and the evidence he presented was a bunch of random accusations.

"Don't leave my side later..." Chu Yang said to Qin Yao.

This place is too dangerous; any crisis is far beyond what Qin Yao and the others can handle, and Chu Yang cannot see through it all at a glance.

If a sudden murderous intent were to erupt, and he were far away, Qin Yao would likely be instantly killed before he could even intervene to save her.

Qin Yao blinked, nodded slightly, and smiled.

After leaving the Burial Ground of Immortals, she was in a good mood because she was certain that Chu Yang could handle the dangers in the forbidden zone of life, so she was no longer worried.

Normally, she always kept a certain distance from Chu Yang. Her stubbornness and obstinacy made her unwilling to give up on their relationship, while the gap between them prevented her from getting too close.

Here, Qin Yao could rely on Chu Yang without any reservations, which made her wish that this trip wouldn't end too soon.

As the group continued their journey, the terrain gradually descended.

The further down you go, the steeper the slope becomes.

Looking up from below, all you see is a dark, oppressive mass, like looking at the sky from the bottom of a well, or like being inside a giant cauldron, with the curtain-like sky serving as the lid.

"This mass grave...it looks more like a smear pot!"

Li Heishui muttered to himself, "That ancient powerhouse, could he have deliberately thrown people in here to steam them?"

No sooner had he finished speaking than a dark figure flashed in front of him.

Li Heishui didn't react at all, or rather, apart from Chu Yang and Hei Huang, none of the others present noticed anything.

Just as Chu Yang raised his hand, he saw Hei Huang rush out and tackle Li Hei Shui to the ground.

The shadowy figure missed its target, landing on the ground. After a few quick leaps, it disappeared back into the darkness.

Li Heishui had already regained his senses, but still looked shaken. He patted the big black dog's head and said:

"I didn't expect you, you thieving dog, to be so reliable in a crucial moment..."

Black King was so angry that his mouth twisted into a crook, and he cursed Li Heitan for being heartless.

"What was that just now?" Liu Kou helped Li Heishui up, still somewhat shaken.

Chu Yang and Black Emperor exchanged a glance and said simultaneously, "Snake!"

"Snakes?" Li Heishui's eyes widened. "There are actually living creatures in this godforsaken place?!"

No one spoke, and Chu Yang couldn't figure out the snake's origins, only its appearance.

Although it is called a snake, it is more like a creature somewhere between a snake and a lizard. It has three claws under its belly, its whole body is covered with black hair, and its head has nothing but its mouth.

"In the Land of Fallen Dragons, it wouldn't be surprising to find all sorts of bizarre creatures..."

Chu Yang took out several array plates and handed them to the four people, then said, "Keep going deeper and stay alert. There can't possibly be only one of those strange snakes."

So the four of them, each holding a star in one hand and an array plate in the other, followed behind Chu Yang and continued forward.

Black Emperor lagged behind at the back of the group, covering the retreat of the others.

When things really got dangerous, this unreliable big black dog became dependable.

On the rest of the journey, they did not encounter any more attacks from the strange snakes. These snakes seemed to be very intelligent, and after failing to strike, they went into hiding.

Chu Yang used his Great Luo Divine Eye to pierce through the darkness, but he couldn't see the snakes or know where they were hiding.

After walking for about half an hour, he finally saw the end of the road ahead.

The center of the inverted cone-shaped pit is riddled with openings, and there is nothing else there.

The cave entrance was pitch black, and even Chu Yang's Great Luo Divine Eye could not penetrate it.

He narrowed his eyes slightly. The failure of the Great Luo Divine Eye meant that he no longer had the advantage of foresight.

The secret of the Dead Man's Pit is obviously hidden in those caves. Without the Great Luo Divine Eye, the only way to explore it is by relying on the power of the True Spirit.

After a moment's thought, Chu Yang didn't overestimate himself. With his current strength, he could protect himself while walking through forbidden zones, but exploring such perilous places would be far too difficult.

So without hesitation, he released his true spiritual power and unparalleled soul will, rushing into the cave with unstoppable momentum.

After a moment, a look of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then he pondered for a moment and said, "The situation is more complicated than I imagined. There are forty-three entrances in total, and most of them are interconnected..."

"Therefore, there are only seven paths. Black King, come with me. The four of you will act alone."

Everyone was stunned by these words.

Acting alone?

Are you kidding me?

Putting aside other crises, the strange snake they encountered earlier was something they were not capable of dealing with.

The snake was moving too fast; there was no time to turn back, and it was also uncertain how powerful its attack was.

Black King was also a little hesitant. In fact, it preferred to take a separate path. This big black dog had many treasures and many trump cards to save its life.

Acting alone, if an opportunity arises, one can possess it all.

Even if it encounters an insurmountable danger, it can still escape.

Chu Yang waved his hand and said, "Don't overthink it, just go in. I'll make sure you're all safe and sound!"

He had already unleashed his true spiritual power, yet he still couldn't protect a few people?

Let alone this place where dragons have fallen, he could easily travel to the dwelling place of the supreme beings in the forbidden zone!

Having heard him put it so clearly, the group no longer hesitated.

To everyone's surprise, Qin Yao was the first to step forward and headed straight for the cave.

She has never lacked courage, only some talent and opportunity.

"When a man dies, the bird flies to the sky! What's there to be afraid of!" Liu Kou, full of bandit spirit, revealed the attitude of a descendant of a great bandit, and followed closely behind.

Li Heishui muttered something under his breath, following along as he muttered incoherently.

Surprisingly, the Golden-Winged Roc King, who is known for his unbridled courage and arrogance, remained standing still, looking as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.

Chu Yang looked at him suspiciously. This guy, regardless of his loyalty, didn't seem like someone who would be stage-frightened!

Sensing his gaze, the Golden-Winged Roc King hesitated for a moment, then tentatively said, "Master, why don't you let the Black Emperor come with me?"

"I'm a little unsure, but traveling with it will ensure everything goes smoothly!"

The three people who hadn't gone far ahead turned around with strange looks when they heard him say that.

Black King was so angry that he cursed, "Bullshit! Are you just unsure of yourself?"

"You're just trying to lure me into the cave and then ambush me!"

Even after being exposed, the Golden-Winged Roc King wasn't embarrassed. He remained serious and composed, saying, "I'm genuinely scared!"

Chu Yang was speechless. How come he never saw this guy with thick eyebrows and big eyes before? He had such a cunning side.

He waved his hand, somewhat amused and exasperated, and said, "Stop talking nonsense! I have my reasons for letting you act alone!"

Hearing him say that, the Golden-Winged Roc King stopped insisting and, with a posture of heroic sacrifice, strode towards the cave.

Black Emperor unleashed a torrent of curses, but Chu Yang patted him on the head and said, "Stop barking! Let's go!"

Upon arriving at the cave entrance, Chu Yang gave directions to Qin Yao and the other three, and after watching them enter the cave, he led Hei Huang and plunged into one of the cave entrances.

The cave was pitch black, an eerie darkness that seemed capable of swallowing everything.

Chu Yang took out a star, only to find that it had no light at all.

He then took out the Seven-Colored Sun, but it was still the same.

It wasn't the stars and the seven-colored sun that were the problem, but rather the darkness here that swallowed up all the light they emitted.

In other words, light cannot travel through this cave!

However, this phenomenon cannot be explained scientifically, because apart from the lack of light, everything inside the cave is no different from the outside world.

A rustling sound came from the side. Although Chu Yang couldn't see, he could sense everything around him with his divine sense.

In fact, the darkness here could also block divine sense, but Chu Yang's divine sense was just too powerful!

That was a soul will that surpassed even the Great Emperor. Not to mention the Land of Fallen Dragons, even in the Netherworld, it would remain completely unaffected.

Finding Black Emperor crawling on the ground, inching its way towards the wall, Chu Yang asked suspiciously, "What... do you not want to be a dog anymore, and want to become a maggot?"

Hearing the voice, Black Emperor turned around, baring his teeth and saying, "Your senses are sealed inside your body, and you can't see anything..."

But before it could finish speaking, it realized what it was doing, its eyes widening as it asked, "You can see me?"

Chu Yang smiled and said, "This place can seal your divine sense, but it can't block my perception?"

"Come on! Follow me..."

Black King jumped up with a thud, his eyes filled with excitement.

It has realized that Chu Yang at this moment is no longer the famous young emperor of Donghuang, but the real emperor who broke into Zishan back then!

"If anyone says you're the reincarnation of the Great Emperor, I'll piss on their face!" the Black Emperor muttered under his breath.

Chu Yang glanced at it but ignored it and continued forward.

In fact, anyone with a certain level of insight who has witnessed him using his true spiritual power can discern a clue.

At least we can see that it is definitely not the so-called power from a past life!

However, in the current Big Dipper Starfield, there are almost no powerful individuals with such eyesight walking in the world.

It's worth noting that even Jiang Taixu hadn't noticed this!

The old madman didn't discover the clues on his own; rather, he received guidance from the Ruthless Great Emperor.

As for Wei Yi...

He mostly heard snippets of information from the old madman.

Unlike the Burial Ground of Immortals, this Death Pit cave is not deep. After only a few hundred steps, the man and his dog arrived at a cave.

The cave system is interconnected, with a total of seven passages connecting to the path they came from.

"It seems he is indeed quite intelligent..." Chu Yang muttered to himself.

Hearing his words, the Black Emperor asked thoughtfully, "You mean that strange snake?"

Chu Yang nodded and pointed to the cave, saying, "This is the habitat of those strange snakes. They discovered our arrival in advance and hid deeper inside."

Although the Black Emperor understood, he was even more confused.

It couldn't understand why those strange snakes were afraid of outsiders.

Although the strange snake did not possess divine power, it was extremely fast. When it attacked Li Heishui earlier, it was clear that a strange light was flashing in the snake's mouthparts.

It guessed that it must be some kind of special power, and if there were enough of these strange snakes, even a top-tier expert would have difficulty dealing with them.

Chu Yang showed no intention of answering his questions and walked directly toward the entrance of one of the passages.

Of the seven passages connecting the cave, six lead to the surface, and only this one allows one to go deeper.

The situation inside the caves that the others entered was similar, but Chu Yang's soul will enveloped the entire underground area, providing them with guidance.

This guidance goes unnoticed by most people, much like a psychological suggestion.

Otherwise, in this pitch-black cave, relying on feeling your way along the stones is purely a matter of luck, and you'd probably end up going around in circles for ages.

After walking several hundred more steps along the passage, the man and the dog entered another cave.

As soon as it entered, Black King immediately bristled. It heard a rustling sound in its ear, a very dense sound, as if countless small snakes were crawling.

Indeed, the cave was teeming with monsters, and even the stone walls above had strange snakes hanging upside down.

There was absolutely no place to stand in the entire cave.

Chu Yang gently raised his hand, and a dazzling light suddenly shone forth.

The transition from extreme darkness to extreme light caused the Black Emperor's vision to go completely black.

"Squeak squeak squeak..."

A series of teeth-grinding, ear-piercing screams rang out; they were clearly a group of strange snakes, but their voices sounded like rats.

These monsters couldn't stand the light. When exposed to light, their fur began to fall out, black smoke rose from their bodies, and then they all went limp and lay on the ground, barely alive.

After a long while, Black Emperor was finally able to see his surroundings clearly, and then he almost bit his tongue.

The ground was covered with countless strange snakes, creating a striking visual impact. Only in the center of the cave was there a small open space where a divine source as tall as a person was placed!

Do not!

"It's the Immortal Source!!!"

Almost instinctively, Black King pounced out, his claws landing on the strange snakes, then he jumped back as if he had stepped on nails.

Its four paws became a bloody mess, and it howled in pain, its eyes filled with astonishment.

It should be noted that its physique is extremely powerful. Even Ye Fan, who possesses the Ancient Sacred Body, could not gain the slightest advantage when fighting it with his physical body.

But merely touching those strange snakes caused its claws to tear and bleed! (End of Chapter)