CHAPTER 413: CHAPTER 413: RITIAN STICK, LET’S GO_1

The Bauhinia Demon Tree was furious. Its dense vines plunged into the pool, determined to catch that little bastard Chu Hao.

For many years, humans had regarded it as a Divine Tree, rushing to worship it. Having suffered such humiliation now, it longed to capture Chu Hao and turn him into its nourishment.

Everyone was frantically trying to escape underwater. Fortunately, they were all experts; ordinary people would have suffocated long ago.

The He Family and the Yan Family felt utterly helpless. Although they had made some gains in King Chu’s Tomb, finding some military manuals left by generals from the Chu Kingdom era, they had never even glimpsed the legendary King Chu’s Seal.

Moreover, too many people had died this time; only four remained from both families combined.

Zuo Baoshan swam through the water, his face exceptionally gloomy. Everyone from the Zuo Family had perished, and Zuo Lingyun had also been killed by Chu Hao. He was determined to avenge this.

Right now, the most important thing is to get out, he thought.

Just then, they sensed something behind them. Turning their heads, they saw Chu Hao swimming their way.

And behind him, a dense mass of vines was chasing him?

Everyone’s expression changed drastically, and they cursed Chu Hao countless times in their hearts. This guy is a walking disaster, angering that fearsome old Tree Demon of all things!

This was especially true for Zuo Baoshan. Chu Hao had tricked them more than once; because of Chu Hao, they had lost half their members on the journey here.

The approaching vines sent everyone in the water into a panic, and they swam madly.

Seeing Zuo Baoshan and the others, Chu Hao felt utter contempt for them.

They think they’re so special just because they’re from the Nine Gates of Huaxia! Always opposing Brother Hao. They even considered teaming up with that Ghost Sacrificer in the palace. Just you watch, Brother Hao will deal with every last one of you.

Chu Hao swam faster than them. He grabbed a He Family member’s leg and dragged him straight down.

The man screamed as the underwater vines caught up, entangling his body and rendering him immobile. He soon died from lack of oxygen.

One, two, three...

Chu Hao saw Zuo Baoshan in the water and bared his teeth in a ghastly grin.

To Zuo Baoshan, Chu Hao at this moment was more terrifying than any water ghost, he thought.

Zuo Baoshan swam desperately for his life, but Chu Hao still caught his ankle, kicked him in the face, and dragged him under.

"Chu Hao?!" Zuo Baoshan roared in fury from the water. He was destined to die within the ancient tomb.

Dealing with these people, I feel no guilt at all, Chu Hao thought. These scoundrels are full of malicious schemes and have been constantly plotting against me. It’s better for Brother Hao to strike first and gain the upper hand.

In the water, Chu Hao made a goodbye gesture, then took out the Ritian Stick. "Ritian Stick, let’s go!"

The Ritian Stick spun at high speed, like the propeller of a speedboat, carrying Chu Hao away at breakneck speed.

Along the way, he encountered Su Muyue ahead. He wrapped his arm around her waist, and also grabbed that fellow Ji Ba by his clothes, making a swift escape.

「At noon, the sun blazed scorching hot.」

In the depths of the jungle lay an azure lake, neither too large nor too small, its water so beautifully clear that many wild animals came there to drink.

Suddenly, the clear surface of the water exploded, and three people, along with a golden iron rod, burst forth from the lake.

Almost simultaneously, Chu Hao exhausted his Mana Points.

The three landed on the ground. Su Muyue coughed violently, expelling large amounts of water.

As for the foreigner Ji Ba, his stomach was bloated with water, which he kept spewing out.

Chu Hao was also in bad shape; he had nearly drowned down there. The water beneath the ancient tomb was incredibly deep. Without the Ritian Stick, who could have stayed underwater for twenty minutes?

Chu Hao, his head throbbing, said, "This passage was clearly meant for the Ghost Offering Clan. What a damn trap!"

The Ghost Offering Clan were essentially living dead and didn’t need to breathe underwater.

So, Zuo Baoshan and those He Family members... I didn’t even need to intervene. Given their abilities, they wouldn’t have been able to swim out on their own anyway, Chu Hao realized.

Su Muyue and Ji Ba found it unbelievable. So many people barged into the ancient tomb, yet only we survived. If it hadn’t been for Chu Hao, we would have died long ago, they thought.

Having survived a brush with death, Su Muyue was overwhelmed with emotion. She threw herself into Chu Hao’s arms and hugged him tightly.

Heh, being hugged by a drenched beauty, her chest pressed against me... Chu Hao felt smug. So soft, so big. This scene is all too familiar. In movies, after the hero and heroine escape, don’t they always kiss passionately, and then... you know? Brother Hao finally has his moment!

So, Chu Hao held Su Muyue’s face. It was truly captivating: her clear, bright eyes, long lashes that trembled slightly, fair, flawless skin with a faint blush, and thin lips as delicate and tempting as rose petals.

Su Muyue’s breath came in quick gasps, her heart pounding wildly. Unconsciously, she found herself drawn to the young man before her, captivated by his unique charm.

But he’s clearly so young; will I feel a sense of guilt? she wondered.

Closer and closer their faces came, only about an inch apart.

Suddenly, the bottom of the lake vibrated intensely, and a dense mass of vines burst out of the water.

Chu Hao stood up angrily and cursed, "Old Tree Demon, you again?"

However, as soon as the vines touched the sunlight, they instantly withered, went limp, and retracted into the water.

Chu Hao sneered, "Trash Tree Demon! You can only lurk underground. I bet you wouldn’t dare show your face up here."

His perfect moment ruined, Chu Hao was thoroughly annoyed at not getting the kiss he’d wanted.

By now, Ji Ba had finished spitting out water. Su Muyue blushed; with someone else present, she couldn’t bring herself to kiss him.

Ji Ba exclaimed excitedly, "Oh God, I’m actually still alive!"

Chu Hao looked at them both and said, "If you stick with Brother Hao, how could I let you die in there? Let’s go! Time to go home."

The two exchanged a look. If it were anyone else, it would have sounded like bragging, but Chu Hao had actually done it, they thought.

Ji Ba shouted, "Brother Hao, you’re so mighty and impressive! Please let me ride your coattails!"

Inside the ancient tomb, the Bauhinia Demon Tree’s upheaval had caused the depths of the tomb to split open. Little Ying crawled out from the cracks. She was covered in dirt, her face pale, and her body riddled with wounds, but she was alive, and for that, she felt extremely fortunate.

"Damn it! I almost had it." Little Ying’s expression was grim.

The Emperor’s Yellow Seal... The Black Shark Clan had searched for it for so long. We finally found this ancient tomb, but in the end, Chu Hao snatched it away!

"Chu Hao, you won’t be able to keep the Emperor’s Yellow Seal. Just wait! We’ll be coming for you soon," Little Ying said with a dark expression as she dragged her injured body away.

「A week passed.」

The ancient tomb was now a complete wreck. A week had passed since the Bauhinia Demon Tree’s rampage.

Suddenly, in the lake outside the ancient tomb, a coffin surfaced, its lid kicked open by a single foot.

A silver-haired young man emerged from it, followed by a woman.

It was, surprisingly, Yan Chen and Yan Furong.

Yan Chen’s silver hair looked exceptionally diabolical under the moonlight. He looked up at the stars in the night sky, his eyes veiled in blood, radiating killing intent. The hands that Chu Hao had severed had grown back.

Yan Furong sighed. Only she knew what Yan Chen had endured in the ancient tomb. Is he... still even human anymore?