Chapter 264: The Ancient Divine Clan That Likes to Snatch Children
Within the Pulse-Cutting Snow Path, Zhou Tong, relying on the power of a Sage, pressed forward without hesitation.
As he delved deeper, the biting cold winds became more intense, capable of freezing a Semi-Sage warrior into an ice sculpture.
Soon, he arrived at the place he had reached last time, ahead lay a realm of darkness, filled with the unknown and eeriness, causing one’s heart to race.
In response, Zhou Tong showed no signs of fear and charged straight in!
“Boom!!”
That mass of darkness acted like a barrier, which he shattered directly. Following that, an even more bone-chilling cold wind surged forward, even Sages found it hard to endure.
Zhou Tong remained composed, a light flickering at his brow as his Spiritual Power ignited Divine Fire, isolating himself from all the harsh cold!
“You despicable little thief, I didn’t expect you to have the audacity to come here, saving me some trouble.”
Suddenly, a woman’s voice echoed, causing Zhou Tong’s heart to race, and he cautiously halted his steps.
“Since you’re already here, why not come in and sit for a while!”
The woman’s voice rang out again, cold yet filled with mockery, like a hunter toying with its prey.
“Since you’re so eager to invite me, I might as well oblige.”
Zhou Tong smirked, forcing himself to calm his mind as he walked in unhurriedly.
Upon passing through the dark corridor, what greeted him was surprisingly a paradise.
This place existed as a separate space, teeming with blooming flowers, buzzing bees, and dancing butterflies, the light warm and comforting, inspiring feelings of pleasure.
However, Zhou Tong had no interest in admiring such beauty. In the center of this paradise, there stood a cold coffin, within which lay the sealed figure of a beautiful woman.
He merely glanced at her and quickly averted his gaze.
From the woman, he sensed an extreme cold aura, as if even his gaze could be frozen.
It was evident that she was the core of all coldness, resembling the eye of a storm, creating an appearance of peace.
“Your courage is not small; you actually came!”
The woman in the coffin did not move her lips, yet her voice transmitted through.
“What can a dead person do to me?” Zhou Tong responded nonchalantly. He had even encountered the remains of Great Emperors; how could he fear her?
“Who told you I was dead!”
The woman’s tone became playful, and suddenly, she opened her eyes. With the surge of her breath, the coffin exploded open!
“Boom!!”
This aura was no weaker than that of a Sage, immediately sealing off the entire area.
“You…”
Zhou Tong was taken aback, finally discerning the clues.
Though this woman appeared human, she was certainly not of the Human Race.
Looking at her aura, she wasn’t similar to races like the Mountain Ghosts either.
“You are a Divine Race!”
Upon hearing this, the woman smiled faintly but shook her head.
“In the tales passed down by your Human Race, we are called the Ancient Divine Clan!”
Upon hearing these three words, Zhou Tong was left stunned.
The Ancient Divine Clan was different from the Divine Race; they were said to have come from beyond the heavens and did not belong to this world.
Their era was so ancient that it even preceded the rise of humanity. In those primitive times, Humans regarded them as true deities worthy of worship.
“How long have you been alive?”
“I forgot. Thanks to you, I woke up early.”
Upon hearing this, Zhou Tong finally noticed that the figure was wrapped in a strange substance, as if able to withstand the ravages of time.
“Immortal Source!”
At this moment, he finally believed the woman’s words.
In ancient times, when the spiritual energy of Heaven and Earth was scarce, some strong warriors would self-seal with Immortal Source, entering a form of hibernation, only to awaken in the Golden Great Era.
“It seems you’ve started to believe my identity. Since that’s the case, let’s settle the debt!”
Without hesitation, the woman took action, exerting immense pressure on Zhou Tong.
“Clarify what I owe you!”
“Still daring to act tough? If it weren’t for you digging up all nine nearby Earthlines, how could I have woken up early? Do you know how much Source I lost because of you!”
Hearing this, Zhou Tong was rendered speechless, realizing he truly owed her.
“Wait, let’s talk this over!”
In dodging, Zhou Tong was forced to clash with her, feeling his blood surge as he was slammed against an ice wall.
“Hmph! Given your sincere attitude, I’ll reluctantly forgive you, but you must compensate me.”
The woman immediately relented, hastily proposing conditions, making it feel as if she had long since planned this.
“What do you want? Do you need me to find Heaven-Subtlering Treasures for you?” Zhou Tong asked tentatively.
“No!”
The woman turned her back to Zhou Tong, and to his surprise, her ears actually turned red.
“I want… a child!”
At this declaration, Zhou Tong felt as though he had been struck by lightning, finding the statement strangely familiar.
“Who do you want it from?”
“From you!”
“Sorry, as the saying goes, a forcibly taken melon isn’t sweet. We have no emotional foundation; I won’t…”
“Bah!” the woman scolded fiercely, “You aren’t worthy! What I mean is, I want the first child you conceive!”
“That’s even more impossible; I’m a man, I simply don’t have that capability…”
“Ahhhhh!!”
The woman became frantic, her embarrassment turning to furious anger, forcibly suppressing her urge to strike again.
“Are you pretending to be foolish with me? The woman who accompanied you that day harbors a vigorous life force within her, extremely uncommon! I just want…”
“Dream on, idiot!”
Zhou Tong interrupted her, his tone icy cold as her schemes were laid bare before him.
That child represented all of Mu Ran Ya’s hopes; whoever dared to snatch him would face her wrath.
To ensure the child’s birth, Mu Ran Ya didn’t hesitate even for her life and activated the Joyful Harmony Celestial Skill Ninth Level.
Moreover, during this period, she consumed the Jade Clear Celestial Master Pill and absorbed countless Laws, ensuring this child would undoubtedly be a peerless genius upon birth.
Whoever could obtain him would strengthen a race, that was an undeniable fact.
This woman clearly intended to use that child to restore the former glory of the Ancient Divine Clan.
“If you love children, go have your own! Forcibly snatching someone else’s is not a skill!”
Zhou Tong refused her proposal without mercy.
“Aren’t you afraid of death?”
The woman’s expression turned slightly angry, as terrifying coldness surged again from her, firmly locking onto him.
“You can try. I guarantee, in the end, the one who dies won’t be me!”
Zhou Tong’s eyes blazed with fire, brimming with endless confidence; if he activated the Imperial Weapon, she would surely regret it on the spot!
The two stood off, their auras clashing and sparking brilliantly. After a moment, she relented first.
“How about we both take a step back? I won’t hold your mistakes against you, but once the child is born, you must allow me to be his Master.”
Upon hearing this, Zhou Tong found the suggestion feasible.
This woman clearly was not easy to provoke; if he could turn foes into friends, that would indeed be advantageous, so he agreed.
Then, the woman slightly parted her red lips and expelled a snow-white pearl, presenting it to Zhou Tong.
“Eat this, and I’ll believe your words!”
