Supernatural Insight Eyes
Chapter 678: The Great Emperor’s Tomb is Closed! (Third Update)

Chapter 678: The Great Emperor’s Tomb is Closed! (Third Update)

What should he do?

Ye Qiu was quickly thinking of strategies, always feeling that as soon as he stepped out of the Great Emperor’s tomb, he would be targeted by many ancient clans and unable to escape.

Now, two paths lay before Ye Qiu.

The first was to hand over the Emperor Level opportunity to barely keep his life.

The second was to vow not to hand it over, even if it meant facing the opposition of numerous ancient clans without compromise; the outcome would undoubtedly be death.

Ye Qiu wanted to choose neither of these paths; he wanted to stay alive but also did not want to hand over the Alchemy, thus increasing the strength of others.

However, if he did not do so, the moment he stepped out of the Great Emperor’s tomb, he would be rebuked by the ancient clans. There was no way he could rely on the Tang Clan to protect himself. He was just an outsider, not a true descendant of the Tang Clan. To offend the three great ancient lands for his sake, even if it were him, he did not think Tang Heshan would do so.

Ye Qiu’s gaze flickered, there was an even worst plan, not to leave the Great Emperor’s tomb at all, instead staying here. But that would mean he’d have to stay here for thirty years. Thinking about seeing Shen Mengchen, Shangguan Mingyue, Lin Qiao’er, and others after thirty years, he feared they would already be completely changed.

Ye Qiu did not want to be trapped here for thirty years, he would never choose to stay in the Great Emperor’s tomb unless it was absolutely necessary.

Many descendants from the ancient clans dispersed, preparing to return to their ancient lands, leaving the Great Emperor’s tomb.

Tang Surou and a few others came over just as Ye Qiu was about to leave, and seeing that it was Tang Surou and her party, he couldn’t help but freeze.

"Ye Qiu." Tang Surou called out softly.

Behind her, Tang Ze, Tang Lu, and Tang Hao, upon seeing Ye Qiu, had faces that showed the opposite of happiness to Tang Surou’s.

"You guys came too!" said Ye Qiu with a smile.

"Mm, let’s leave this place together and go back to the ancient clan," said Tang Surou.

Ye Qiu’s gaze flickered, hesitating. Tang Surou said, "Trust me, once we’re back to Tang Clan, I’ll send you away immediately. As long as you leave the ancient land, no one will be able to find you."

Ye Qiu glanced at Tang Ze, Tang Lu, and Tang Hao, and finally nodded his head, following the four of them as they left.

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Outside the Great Emperor’s tomb, many elders and clan leaders of the ancient clans rose to their feet, looking towards the entrance of the Great Emperor’s tomb. Today was the last day; the Great Emperor’s tomb would be completely sealed, and it was uncertain how many descendants of the ancient clans would come out alive.

Many of the ancient clans showed looks of anticipation, hoping that if their descendants could seize the opportunity, the rise of their clan would be imminent.

Soon, quite a few figures flew out from within the Great Emperor’s tomb.

They glanced once, locating their clan elders and leaders, and quickly left the area.

Less than half of the descendants from the ancient clans who had entered survived. Many clan leaders, seeing that only one person from their clan had come out alive, couldn’t help showing a heartbroken expression. In a gamble to seize a chance from the Great Emperor’s tomb, some clans had sent in several of their strongest prodigies, but only one or two survived, resulting in a heavy loss.

This scenario was not rare among the clans. Apart from the three great ancient clans, which suffered the least losses, the other clans had more or less lost two or three descendants.

Tang Heshan and a few Tang Clan elders stood in one spot, staring at the gates of the Great Emperor’s tomb, not seeing Tang Surou and the others for a long time.

Just as Tang Heshan was growing anxious, Tang Surou, Ye Qiu, Tang Ze, and others flew out of the Great Emperor’s tomb.

"Okay." Tang Heshan, seeing that all five people were unharmed, couldn’t help feeling slightly relieved. Noticing the look in Tang Surou’s eyes, he realized that his daughter was signaling him to leave immediately. Without delay, the group quickly left the front of the Great Emperor’s tomb.

As the Tang clan members vanished from view, some of the ancient clans didn’t pay much attention. However, when the returning descendants spoke of the significant events inside the Great Emperor’s tomb, several elders from these clans sighed, feeling as though they had missed a great opportunity.

"Are you sure about this?" an elder asked the descendant who had just returned.

"Absolutely certain." The young man nodded vigorously.

"Out of the three outstanding prodigies, two were defeated by one person. Only Ji Lingchen did not make a move. This young fellow is quite impressive! When has the Tang clan ever had such a powerful young warrior, equal in strength to the three great prodigies!" The elder stroked his beard, showing great interest in the young man in the mask mentioned by the youth.

At the same time, the descendants from the other returning ancient clans began discussing the emergence of Ye Qiu, a prodigy among them. Many of the clan elders were astounded to hear about such an exceptional newcomer and couldn’t believe that a dark horse had appeared.

"You are saying he snatched the Emperor Level opportunity right in front of Ji Lingchen and Mu Cannan?" Many people were stunned by this news—the Emperor Level opportunity had been taken out by that young warrior!

This news made many people show a surprised expression, and only then did everyone understand why the Tang clan had left so quickly. The main reason was that the young man in the mask who left with them possessed the Emperor Level opportunity.

"The Tang clan... a mid-tier ancient clan..."

Many mid-tier ancient clan leaders flashed thoughtful glances. If they could wrest the Emperor Level opportunity from the Tang clan, their own clans could rise to power.

With this thought, numerous ancient clans quickly departed to congregate and strategize on how to plan for the Emperor Level opportunity.

By now, it was not just one ancient clan that knew of this news, but the entire ancient community, including the three great ancient clans, who would not let this pass so easily.

All the ancient clans departed immediately, among them the clan leader and the elders of the Shi clan looking particularly distressed. Their prodigy had been crippled, and the prime culprit was Ye Qiu, who had taken the Emperor Level opportunity.

The Shi Clan Leader’s expression was cold: "For crippling my clan’s prodigy’s Dantian, I will make you pay with your life, and I will also take that Emperor Level opportunity."

"Let’s go, prepare to demand a person from the Tang clan, to seek justice for Qingbing!"

The Shi clan left in a menacing manner, making no attempt to conceal their grievance against the Tang clan. Shi Qingbing had been crippled, angering the Shi clan, one of the top three ancient clans. Although not as prominent as the Ji or the Mu clans, they were still ranked in the top three, a family of martial prowess far beyond other clans.

Now, with the Shi clan enraged, and the Great Emperor’s tomb closed, a new conflict was feared to erupt soon.

Ye Qiu, possessing the Emperor Level opportunity, was from a mid-tier ancient clan, and many could already foresee the immense pressure the Tang clan would face—such potent fortune was too much for a mid-tier noble family to handle.

After Ji Lingchen and Mu Cannan had appeared, the Great Emperor’s tomb began to close. For many, this secret expedition was unforgettable.

Just as many ancient clans had departed, a figure appeared in a corner that no one noticed.

This person was none other than Old Mo.

"The young master actually obtained the Emperor Level opportunity!" Old Mo could not help feeling elated for Ye Qiu.

To snatch an Emperor Level opportunity among many prodigies of the ancient clans was rare, and Ye Qiu had achieved it. Especially hearing that Ye Qiu had even defeated Mu Cannan and Shi Qingbing inside the Great Emperor’s tomb, even Old Mo was deeply moved.

"The young master finally has the strength to compete with the prodigies, but..." Old Mo’s expression changed: "With the young master carrying the Emperor Level opportunity, the Tang clan might be tempted to claim it for themselves!"

A hint of cold light flashed in Old Mo’s eyes. If the Tang clan dared to make a move on Ye Qiu to seize the opportunity, he wouldn’t mind wiping out the entire Tang clan. A mid-tier ancient clan did not concern him at all.