Little Sorcerer, Divine Doctor

Chapter 1424: Chapter 250: Emperor Hong’s Ancient Tomb

Emperor Hong’s Ancient Tomb is located at the lowest point of Dihong City. Since ancient times, no one besides the direct descendants of the Xuanyuan family has been allowed to step into the tomb, let alone into the depths of Emperor Hong’s Ancient Tomb.

It is said that only the very first City Lord of Dihong City and his spouse ventured into the deepest part of the Emperor’s Tomb, but regrettably, they too failed to open the Path of Gods.

Yun Sheng and Ye Beiming are the first outsiders to set foot in the Ancient Tomb since the founding of Dihong City.

The entrance to the tomb is a thick stone gate imbued with a seal, and the mechanism to open the gate bears four indents for the Totem Imperial Jade pieces.

Yun Sheng inserted the four pieces of Emperor Jade—Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Xuanwu—into the indents.

Upon the completion of the insertion of the four pieces of Emperor Jade, the four great totem divine beasts emerged in their true forms.

"Everyone, I apologize for taking so long to bring you back to the Path of Gods, and I cannot guarantee that I will be able to open the Divine Road," Yun Sheng said apologetically to the four great totem divine beasts hovering in mid-air.

Only those who have passed the test of Emperor Huoyan are qualified to open the Path of Gods.

"Master, you need not worry excessively. Everything is destined in its own time. We four siblings being able to set foot on the Path of Gods again is already beyond expectation." The four great totem divine beasts looked at Yun Sheng with respect.

During their time following Yun Sheng, the four great totem divine beasts have grown to admire his courage and wisdom.

"In that case, let us enter the Emperor’s Tomb. I’ve heard that within the tomb, there are many mechanisms, and reaching the Path of Gods still requires some distance," Yun Sheng said while looking at the now-opened stone gate.

Inside the Emperor’s Tomb, it twists and turns like a giant labyrinth.

According to Yuan Bupo, many ancestors from the Xuanyuan family who entered the Emperor’s Tomb in Dihong City lost their way in the labyrinth, some being trapped for months or even a year.

"Master, you need not worry about the labyrinth and mechanisms. To tell you the truth, we four siblings are also the totem guardian divine beasts of the Emperor’s Tomb," said the four great totem divine beasts.

The mechanisms and labyrinths in Emperor Hong’s Ancient Tomb are meant to trap those with impure intentions and evil desires for the Path of Gods.

But Yun Sheng and Ye Beiming are different; they did not enter Emperor Hong’s Ancient Tomb to open the Path of Gods for personal gain.

They came this time for the sake of all human and beast clans of Wuji Continent and Bahuang Continent.

"Then we must thank you, divine beasts." Yun Sheng and Ye Beiming breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

By not having to navigate the labyrinth and mechanisms, they could save a significant amount of time.

Every moment they linger inside Emperor Hong’s Ancient Tomb adds to the crisis on the continent.

"However, although there are no more labyrinths and mechanisms, the deepest part of Emperor Hong’s Ancient Tomb, where the Emperor Hong Chapter Nine is kept, is beyond the control of us four siblings. That is also the last gate to opening the Path of Gods. If you succeed, you will have the chance to gain Emperor Huoyan’s guidance and step onto the Path of Gods. If you fail, you will be forever sealed within Emperor Hong’s Ancient Tomb," the four great totem divine beasts explained to Yun Sheng. "You can still turn back now."

"Ye Huli, it seems we still have to forge ahead," Yun Sheng said, looking deeply at Ye Beiming.

"Indeed, having come this far, we shall walk this path hand in hand, even if it leads us through fire and knife. If we do not become gods, then may we become ghosts. I’m not afraid to ascend to the heavens or descend to the depths with you," Ye Beiming said with a confident smile, undeterred determination in his eyes.

Together, they stepped boldly through the stone gate, heading deeper into Emperor Hong’s Ancient Tomb.

Yun Sheng and Ye Beiming were unaware, but at the moment they entered Emperor Hong’s Ancient Tomb hand in hand, a pair of eyes observed them from somewhere in the Divine World.

One belonged to the awe-inspiring Emperor Huoyan, and the other to a beautiful and dignified Goddess Venerate.

Through an observatory, the two watched everything happening within Emperor Hong’s Ancient Tomb.

"Lord Yan, are these two the ones you have chosen out of this three-thousand-year cycle to tread the Path of Gods?" The Goddess Venerate smiled gently, a faint smile playing at the corners of her lips.

"Indeed. Guess who will win this time, me or you?" Emperor Huoyan replied with a look of interest as he watched the couple in the observatory.

"I guess... they will be unable to withstand the trial, just like three thousand years ago," the Goddess Venerate shook her head.

Mortals always believe that the Path of Gods is difficult to traverse, yet they do not know that the hardest part is opening the Path of Gods because one must first complete the god’s trial.

Especially since this Divine Road was paved by Emperor Huoyan himself when he became a god.

Emperor Huoyan, known in the Divine World for his harshness, believes that anyone who can withstand his trial and open the Path of Gods will have a significant role in the future of the Divine World.

"You may lose this time. They aren’t like that pair of lovers from three thousand years ago," Emperor Huoyan said confidently.

"Emperor, let’s not be too sure of ourselves. Let’s watch patiently; the answer will reveal itself soon," the Goddess Venerate said with a secretive smile.

With countless millions of years passing, life in the Divine World can be quite dull. Hopefully, this new pair chosen by Emperor Huoyan will not disappoint him like those foolish lovers from three thousand years ago.

As the four great totem divine beasts had indicated, once the labyrinth and mechanisms were disabled, the tomb was no different from any other ancient tomb.

Inside, eternal lamps burned brightly, surrounded by murals that have stood for millennia.

"Ye Huli, look at this mural," Yun Sheng said, stopping before one of the murals.

The mural depicted a strangely featured man surrounded by various medicinal herbs.

"This is Emperor Huoyan, my ancestor, Shennong Yan. The bracelet passed down in my family was also left by my ancestor. Without him and his bracelet, I would not have met you," Yun Sheng spoke softly.

Though they come from different worlds, both Emperor Huoyan and Emperor Yan of Shennong are notable figures worthy of respect.

"In that case, let us bow a few times to honor him," said Ye Beiming, who had never knelt before anyone, not even the heavens or parents, but today he felt a deep gratitude towards Emperor Huoyan.

For it was him who brought the first light into his life.

Hand in hand, they knelt before the mural and bowed three times to their ancestor, Emperor Yan of Shennong.

After the bows, Yun Sheng and Ye Beiming continued forward.

They walked to the end of the tomb, where the murals disappeared, and the surroundings were empty and bare, making the so-called Emperor’s Tomb appear somewhat misnomered.

Before them was a single table, on which lay an ancient lute in a scorched yellow color.