Perfect World - Chapter 784 - Chapter 784: Chapter 784: Opening the Three-life Copper Coffin

Chapter 784: Chapter 784: Opening the Three-life Copper Coffin

Fire Province, vast and boundless.

Deep in the grasslands, master and disciple descended from the sky.

“Stay calm, don’t act recklessly.” Shi Hao was truly afraid that in his excitement, he would go directly to open the Bronze Coffin, as doing so might lead to unforeseeable danger.

“Lead the way!” Qi Daolin’s words were succinct, his expression stern, his golden Daoist robe fluttered loudly, as the Eight-Nine Heavens Technique operated automatically.

The two of them shot through like arrows released from a bow, plunging into the depths of the earth’s layers, quickly entering an endless darkness, using Earth-Traveling Technique as they sank deeper.

Below ground was silent and empty, a vast cavern carved out by Shi Hao after he had moved the Three-life Copper Coffin here; how many miles it was from the surface was anyone’s guess, and one couldn’t even see their own fingers.

The moment they approached, even someone as strong as Qi Daolin felt his hair stand on end, the elder’s beard and hair flying, his Daoist robe billowing Astral winds, bursting forth with dazzling divine light.

An invisible field formed around him, protecting both himself and Shi Hao within it, staring ahead.

The underground world lit up, revealing nine crystal-clear skeletal remains, lying across the earthy layers, and a gigantic Bronze Coffin covered in verdigris, silent and still.

“It really is… the Three-life Copper Coffin!” Qi Daolin trembled as he stretched out his hand, taking one step after another forward, eager to touch it, his face filled with excitement.

“Steady!” Shi Hao reminded, his heart in turmoil, wondering if he might have led this Daolord to doom.

With Qi Daolin standing there, layers of characters densely covered the area, illuminating the entire underground world, making everything clear and visible.

The Nine Dragon Bones clear as crystal, the Bronze Coffin old and heavy, engraved with the ravages of time; the two together formed a bizarre sight.

As if hidden yet discernible, it seemed as if ancient sacrificial sounds started to echo, or as if boundless killing sounds crashed over like a tsunami.

Shi Hao was astonished; it had not been like this when he came alone before, so how come such a strange reaction occurred today without even touching the Bronze Coffin?

“Different people, different scenes.” Qi Daolin spoke, his emotions fluctuating, but he did not lose his reason in his excitement. With his profound cultivation, he would not make such a simple mistake.

Where was that mysterious flame? Shi Hao searched for it, but did not see it.

“Master, you chased after the Three-life Copper Coffin in your day, staking your very life and causing the downfall of the Supreme Hall. Today, I too have seen it,” said Qi Daolin.

This was the first time he openly acknowledged his origin!

Shi Hao was not surprised; he had long suspected it. The Daolord of the Supreme Dao Ground was indeed the last successor of the Supreme Hall, a lineage that had always been in opposition to the Immortal Hall from ancient times.

“Master, you said that this Bronze Coffin is of great significance, originating from the Immortal Ancient, bringing forth important messages, and possibly related to our heritage. Thus, you sought it all the way to open it. Today I stand before it, unsure if I can fulfill your wish,” Qi Daolin said.

Shi Hao felt a chill run down his spine, quickly speaking up, “Daolord, don’t act rashly. As you are reminded of the past, you may pay respects here, see if there are any clues left by the old Daolord on the coffin, but you must not plunge yourself into dire straits.”

He had learned that the Three-life Copper Coffin could not truly be opened, and if touched, trying to open it would bring life-threatening disaster.

The master of the Supreme Hall was so powerful back then, and yet he suffered greatly from attempting to open this coffin, leading to his eventual assassination by the combined forces of ancient beings from the Immortal Hall.

“Of course, I know.” Qi Daolin nodded. He wasn’t planning to proceed recklessly.

As Qi Daolin approached, the Bronze Coffin began to glow, becoming translucent like jade, very different from before, and shrouded in immense mystery, emitting an immortal and powerful aura!

“The stronger the person who approaches it, the greater the backlash they receive?” Shi Hao showed a look of amazement, perhaps only when surpassing a certain threshold could one be unafraid of this radiance.

Qi Daolin was greatly shaken, strong as he was, his body quivered as he approached the Bronze Coffin, his Primordial Spirit felt as if it were being approached by a Heavenly Blade, facing the crisis of being split apart.

“Impressive, truly worthy of being the Three-life Copper Coffin, a sacred object inherited from the Immortal Ancient,” said Qi Daolin.

Hum!

Bone Text interwove across Qi Daolin’s body as he displayed the Eight-Nine Heavens Technique. Several precious symbols stacked and merged, and his aura suddenly expanded immensely!

Above his head, one star after another twinkled, forging a whole, with ripples of the Star River spreading out, as if opening a realm. Around him, an Azure Drake soared to the heavens, spanning across the firmament, a phoenix sang loudly, an expanse of scarlet, a Peng spread its wings, shining with ten thousand golden lights…

Shi Hao was shaken; indeed, the might of such a technique was terrifying, far exceeding the mere sum of several precious symbols’ powers!

However, the Bronze Coffin was extraordinary, the rust vanishing, the entire entity like jade, crystalline and translucent, releasing an immortal radiance that caused Qi Daolin to tremble.

“Could I be facing a calamity, soon to be shattered by the aftershocks?” Shi Hao mused to himself, thinking it might have been a mistake to bring the elder here in such a frenzied manner.

“Don’t worry, I have my own measure, I won’t seek death.” Qi Daolin transmitted his voice, obviously under immense pressure, even starting to gasp for air.

The stronger one was, the more severe the suppression by the Three-life Copper Coffin.

He stepped forward one by one, the Bone Text on his body burning, the Eight-Nine Heavens Technique being maximally executed by him, allowing him to finally approach near the Coffin and step inside, before extending his hand to touch the smaller coffin.

“Boom!”

Qi Daolin shuddered violently, coughing up blood, but still he did not cease his efforts, resolutely and stubbornly trying to open the coffin.

“Daolord, don’t force yourself. If you wish to see, I will help you to open it, what you’re doing is too dangerous,” Shi Hao shouted from behind.

“People of different realms see different things,” Qi Daolin firmly shook his head, only top figures could explore the ultimate secrets.

His body swayed, seemingly about to fall at any moment, yet he still extended his hand to lift a corner!

At this moment, the sound of Immortal Dao treasure boomed, emanating from that small gap, shaking Qi Daolin to the core and causing him to spew a mouthful of blood with a ‘wah’ sound.

“Old man, stop it, do you really want me to inherit the position of Daolord right now?” Shi Hao shouted loudly.

“Bang!”

Qi Daolin was sent flying, repelled by a tremendous oppressive force, crashing deeply into the soil creating a human-shaped deep hole.

Shi Hao was startled and quickly dove into the hole, chasing after him.

Only after traversing a hundred miles did he find Qi Daolin! He had collapsed the last bit of space, buried under earth and rocks, his mouth full of blood foam, in a terribly tragic state.

His golden robe was torn, and had it not been for the protection of the Eight-Nine Heavens Technique, he would have likely been severed into multiple pieces just now!

“How powerful, how terrifying this Three-life Copper Coffin is, truly worthy of being a treasured artifact that has existed in the world since ancient times!” Qi Daolin exclaimed.

Then, his eyes lit up, not discouraged but instead exhilarated and excited, he said: “I felt the presence left by my master, there are marks falling within it, is this a hint for me? I must see it through!”

“Daolord, don’t take the risk, it could be life-threatening,” Shi Hao advised.

“With my eyes as a witness, how could I possibly go to my own death? Don’t worry, I know my limits,” Qi Daolin said, transforming into a beam of light, appearing once again before the Bronze Coffin.

Shi Hao remained silent and followed along. For the first time, he realized that the path of cultivation was long and seemingly endless at this point. Who dared to claim to stand at the absolute summit? Even the old man had been injured here.

Qi Daolin glowed, once again activating the Eight-Nine Heavens Technique, approaching the small Bronze Coffin — it was glowing brilliantly, as if it had turned into white jade.

“Open!” Qi Daolin roared, exerting the Heavenly Skill to its utmost, almost possessing the power to pierce through the barriers of the great world, and finally managed to lift the coffin lid a bit further.

“Master gives a warning!” He was suddenly shocked and trembled, sensing a fragmented yet powerful mark.

From afar, Shi Hao was also startled. How mighty had the master of the Supreme Hall been in the past, that he could leave a seal within the Three-life Copper Coffin, his cultivation shaking both the ancient and the modern eras!

However, Qi Daolin was once again sent flying, spewing fresh blood. The stronger one’s cultivation, the greater the impact suffered.

Yet, he was not discouraged, time and time again he returned, insisting on opening the Bronze Coffin, wanting to see what partial marks the old Supreme had left behind.

On the sixth attempt, he finally succeeded and saw a fragment of Divine Sense.

“They’re coming…” Just a few brief words, turned into Divine Sense Runes that entered Qi Daolin’s head, causing him to sense a feeling of dread, shaking, and even despair.

Even from a distance, Shi Hao could feel this emotional fluctuation, and he also saw the ancient characters shine from that Divine Sense, instantly changing color, his heart pounding.

An old Supreme, whose accomplishments were aligned with the natural laws, rare rivals in the ages, an absolutely taboo figure, with cultivation above Qi Daolin’s — he actually left behind such a Divine Sense thought.

He was afraid, trembling, in fear, and in despair; what did this imply?

Shi Hao felt goosebumps; what exactly was the message behind these fragmented marks meant to convey to later generations?

Qi Daolin felt a chill from head to toe; that Supreme, although he had only helped him establish his foundation and did not leave behind any peerless techniques, was still the most important person in his heart, an invincible legend in his eyes. But now, even the old Supreme was trembling; this was… unimaginable!

He retreated, continued to back away as blood streamed down his face, moving away from the Bronze Coffin, sitting cross-legged on the ground, silently pondering.

“Perhaps, only by capturing that ancient being from the Immortal Hall who has been slumbering since the Primordial Ancients, can we learn the whole story,” Shi Hao said with a frown.

For the old Supreme had fought against the Immortal Hall in the end, perhaps revealing something, only the teachings were never disclosed.

After a long while, Qi Daolin opened his eyes, his injuries had somewhat healed, and he once again operated the Eight-Nine Heavens Technique, saying: “One last attempt.”

“Boom!”

The Nine Dragon Bones glowed, the Ancient Bronze Coffin blazed like a golden Sun, emitting an immortal brilliance, dazzling to near transparency!

Boom!

Qi Daolin was repelled, stumbling and spitting blood with every step, but the Bronze Coffin underwent a change, opening on its own, and finally the lid was halfway open.

Not only was Shi Hao astounded, even Qi Daolin was dumbfounded. It was just one last attempt, yet it led to such a change, a successful opening of the coffin seemed imminent.

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Light rained down, pure and flawless, scattering from within the coffin.

Suddenly, a figure… rushed out, standing midair!

Not to mention Shi Hao, even Qi Daolin had his hair stand on end, shivering with cold, his scalp tingling, and goosebumps all over his body. This was too abrupt, a shocking turn of events.

The silent-for-aeons Bronze Coffin had someone rush out like this!

Glory upon glory illuminated the past and present, inscribing immortality, that person seemed to stand proudly atop the river of time. (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to Qidian (WebNovel) to vote, your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.WebNovel to read.)