Eternal Heavenly Emperor-Chapter 303 - 293: The Legend of the Black Heaven Sect
"The strength of martial arts in the Nine States is not immutable," Zhang Tianhua began, "More than a hundred thousand years ago, Cang State had the strongest martial arts, boasting three War Gods alive at the same time."
Three War Gods!
Chu Hao couldn’t help but take in a sharp breath. Nowadays, the Sky Martial Star only has seven War Gods, which gave him an idea of how immensely powerful Cang State must have been back then.
"Moreover, all three War Gods belonged to the same power." Zhang Tianhua paused, and seeing the look of realization on Chu Hao’s face, he continued, "Exactly, all three War Gods were from the Black Heaven Sect."
"The Black Heaven Sect was also known as the Black Heaven Divine Sect back in the day, truly an unparalleled force, the number one power on the entire Sky Martial Star."
"However, the rapid increase in strength also led the Black Heaven Sect to develop soaring ambitions. They not only ruled over Cang State but also sought to bring the entire Sky Martial Star under their sway, continuously launching wars."
"In the beginning, the Black Heaven Sect smoothly annexed Qin State and Water State, because these two states lacked a War God to defend them. But when they tried to extend their reach further, something strange happened."
"The main force of the Black Heaven Sect’s experts vanished overnight, never to be seen again."
"Some speculate that there was an internal struggle for leadership among the Sect’s experts, while others say the War Gods from the remaining six states joined forces to decapitate the Sect’s leadership, erasing the Black Heaven Sect in a single night."
"No one knows the truth. But one thing is certain, the headquarters of the Black Heaven Sect truly disappeared. Naturally, the remaining branch sects suffered severe blows, and even the entire Cang State was affected, leading to its decline. Despite hundreds of thousands of years passing, it has yet to recover."
Zhang Tianhua glanced at Chu Hao and added, "Apart from the Ancient Times, there has never been another power with two or more War Gods, let alone more. Therefore, all the major powers suspect that the Black Heaven Sect might have obtained an ancient heritage."
"Unfortunately, the exact location of the Black Heaven Sect’s headquarters has never been discovered, so there’s no proof."
"Now that the site of the Black Heaven Sect has been revealed, who knows if it will stir up another bloody storm."
Seeing that Zhang Tianhua had stopped, Ke Ruoshan eagerly said, "Master, should we set out right away?"
"Where did you hear this news?" Zhang Tianhua asked instead.
"It’s the talk of the town now. It seems a team collecting herbs accidentally found it. Supposedly, the mountain’s protective formation was mostly ineffective, allowing them to enter and bring out some objects. When they were sold at auction, someone identified them as antiques from over a hundred thousand years ago, ultimately linking them to the Black Heaven Sect," Ke Ruoshan explained.
Zhang Tianhua frowned slightly, saying, "If it really is the Black Heaven Sect’s site, it might trigger a fierce competition. It’s hard to say whether it will bring fortune or calamity!"
He was undeniably powerful, standing at the pinnacle of the Middle Three Realms, and even had the hope of breaking through to the War Venerate in a few years, which would allow his physical body to travel between heaven and earth, almost indistinguishable from the legendary immortals.
But if the Black Heaven Sect truly had an Ancient Times heritage, then not just War Venerates, but War Emperors and War Kings would join the fray.
In front of such powerhouses, what would a War King count for? Cannon fodder!
Zhang Tianhua hesitated for a moment but ultimately decided to take Chu Hao and Ke Ruoshan to witness it. After all, they were from a First Grade Sect, and even if they couldn’t compete with those old monsters, they generally didn’t have to worry about being killed. Otherwise, if you kill my outstanding disciples, I kill yours, the whole of Cang State would be thrown into chaos.
Besides, fortune is such a thing that doesn’t necessarily come to those with strength.
Including Chu Hao, Zhang Tianhua had four disciples, but it was clear that the two senior brothers couldn’t return in a short time, so Zhang Tianhua didn’t plan to wait and took Chu Hao and Ke Ruoshan straight away.
Not just them, the whole Spirit Spring Sect was stirred up, and the people heading to the Black Heaven Sect’s site were endless. Some, like Zhang Tianhua, brought their disciples, while others went alone, directly controlling their Flying Treasure Artifacts and swiftly disappearing from sight.
As a War King, Zhang Tianhua could also control the artifact to fly, but it was too draining on his Star Force, especially when carrying two people. The same was true for Ke Ruoshan. Short distances could be covered by flying, but she would have to rely on her legs for a long journey.
As they progressed on their way, only at insurmountable gaps would Zhang Tianhua grab Chu Hao and fly across with Ke Ruoshan. Otherwise, they would run on the ground.
Their destination was Luoshui Prefecture.
In days gone by, Luoshui Prefecture, one of the Upper Three Counties, was the main base of the Black Heaven Sect. Yet the exact location of this grand Sect’s headquarters remained a mystery.
Until now!
Of course, whether it really was the Black Heaven Sect’s site would only be confirmed after truly entering.
Half a month later, they finally arrived at Jade Lotus Mountain in Luoshui Prefecture.
This was an extraordinary mountain, resembling a jade lotus flower soaring into the sky. That’s how it got its name. However, despite its unique shape, the mountain wasn’t known for an abundance of Spiritual Medicine or ferocious beasts, so not many martial artists would come here to collect herbs or hunt.
Who would have thought it hid the remnants of the Black Heaven Sect.
The crowd was large, not just because the Spirit Spring Sect had received the news, but all the powers, big and small, in Cang State dreamt of obtaining the Black Heaven Sect’s heritage. Even if they didn’t yield three War Gods in the future, just one would definitely be worth it.
However, why was everyone standing outside and not going in? With relics like these, the earlier you enter, the better. If you’re late, you won’t get anything.
He quickly found out why.
Although the seal on the mountain gate had weakened, it only allowed those below the rank of Warrior to pass through. War Generals would still be blocked. It was like a spider’s web, designed to trap large prey, yet allowing the small to slip through safely.
Even for Warriors, entering was a strain; they must be forcefully pushed through by someone of the War King’s caliber. But for War Generals and War Kings, entry was absolutely impossible.
The powerhouses had already sent their juniors inside, and they could only wait anxiously outside.
In fact, if their strength was formidable enough, they could forcibly break the seal. However, seeing everyone waiting obediently outside indicated that none possessed such power.
Chu Hao saw two War Emperors from the Spirit Spring Sect.
Tianshuang and Fire Cloud, two formidable beings.
Even individuals as strong as them couldn’t break the seal?
No wonder Black Heaven Sect, which had produced three War Gods in the past, was so extraordinarily powerful just from this aspect.
"Ruoshan, Chu Hao, go ahead but be extremely cautious. Do not try to be a hero; survival is the only hope," Zhang Tianhua told the two.
"Yes, Master," both Chu Hao and Ruoshan replied respectfully.
The ruin was inherently filled with danger, and now the whole Cang State was stirred, uncertain how many would come. The seal prevented the entry of the strong, but its upper limit was Warrior.
This meant that experts like Yue Feng, as well as a large number of those over the age of 25 who were ineligible for the Fledgling Dragon List, would also appear.
Chu Hao was currently considered the frontrunner within the Martial Sect Realm, but against a Warrior... A First Tier Warrior would be tough, let alone someone like Yue Feng who was on the verge of stepping into the War General rank.
The entrance to the Black Heaven Sect’s ruins was a valley that, at first glance, appeared ordinary. But as soon as Martial Artists tried to pass, they would experience a sticky sensation, as if wading through mud.
The higher one’s realm, the stronger this sensation of resistance became, and reaching the War General rank, one would be utterly immobilized.
Chu Hao managed to enter quite easily, but Ke Ruoshan was a Fourth Tier Warrior, and she could only make it halfway before running out of strength, forcing her to retreat until Zhang Tianhua aided her with a push to her back.
With that force, she barely managed to pass through this "gate" and enter the valley.
Once inside the valley, the scenery instantly changed, revealing a colossal city.
Chu Hao and Ke Ruoshan were immediately dumbfounded by the sight of the city constructed from black metal that reflected a harsh, cold gleam and metallic texture in the sunlight. It resembled a slumbering behemoth, exuding an intense sense of oppression and majesty.
What was the cost to construct such a Steel City?
Indeed, it was befitting of a powerhouse that once united Cang State and even aspired to rule the entire Sky Martial Star; just their stronghold was awe-inspiring.
"Chu Hao! Chu Hao!" A naive voice called out, and there came the Barbaric Girl, striding forward. She was like a humanoid beast, her steps shaking the ground nearby, displaying the overwhelming force of Body Cultivation.
"What are you doing here?" Chu Hao asked with a smile.
"I knew you would definitely come, so I was waiting here!" the girl responded with an innocent smile.
Ke Ruoshan twitched at the corners of her mouth observing the girl. She regretted not cherishing an opportunity when it was in front of her, having missed precious items like the Green Water Bird and the Purple Crystal Ginseng!
"Let’s go then!" Chu Hao gestured to the girl to follow. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞
The trio proceeded towards the Steel City.
"Huh?" After a few steps, Chu Hao was taken aback, as his pace slowed down as if he had stepped into a marsh, each step requiring considerable effort to take.
Not just him, the Barbaric Girl and Ke Ruoshan also slowed down simultaneously.
"There’s definitely some trickery here," Chu Hao laughed, considering it a minor nuisance that merely delayed their arrival at the Steel City.
"Legend has it that Black Heaven Sect might have inherited something from Ancient Times. These architectural styles and formations could very well be from that era," Ke Ruoshan speculated.
When mentioning Ancient Times, it referred to a period almost 1.5 million years ago. Sky Martial Star seemed to have undergone a catastrophe with a drastic environmental upheaval, where many powerful beings fell, and numerous Cultivation Techniques, Alchemy, and Artifact Refining Techniques were lost.
Since then, despite the difficult road to recovery, the martial arts of Sky Martial Star could never return to the glory of Ancient Times.
If Black Heaven Sect truly had an inheritance from the Ancient Times, that would be a matter of great significance. (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to qiandian.com to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qiandian.com to read.)
