My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty

Chapter 221 All Thanks to Big Brother's Teachings

Gurgling...

The magma on the Melted Origin churned incessantly, crimson waves of heat billowing as if materialized, causing a palpable rise in temperature for all present. Yet, compared to the sudden emergence of murderous intent just moments before, this subtle change failed to grasp attention.

"Quick, look! What's that?" Exclaimed a martial disciple who had come for training.

With his cry, the other young disciples standing nearby couldn't help but follow his gaze. In the distance, the once placid magma surged, soaring like waves in the sea, with enormous fiery serpents undulating towards the sky!

The scorching heat emitted from the magma set the air ablaze with an ethereal unpredictability.

"What in the world is this place? The Melted Origin Cave didn't look like this before, did it?"

"The magma is churning like ocean waves, no... it's more like a molten roar!"

Many cultivators felt shocked, their eyes wide with disbelief.

"Look over there!"

Another martial disciple shouted loudly. Indeed, on the other side, the magma churned and spread like waves.

Then it came from other directions...

The magma from all sides seemed to be drawn by an invisible force, surging toward the crowd of practicing cultivators.

The churning magma reached a hundred miles in height, towering even above human city walls, enclosing them like petals about to close. Continue reading stories on My Virtual Library Empire

No one doubted that death awaited within the embrace of so much magma. Even a king-level cultivator would barely withstand such high temperatures and suffer severe injuries.

"How could this happen?"

"Quick, report to the Master!"

"I refuse to die in such a ridiculous place! Who will save me!?"

Some cultivators with wavering wills panicked and retreated, their cries of fear infecting the emotions of the others, causing everyone to nervously step back.

Zhe Liang, accompanied by Gu Xiaoqi and Zhongren, retreated with the crowd, squeezing among them.

"This magma is so eerie," Zhongren frowned, looking at the continuously churning magma waves, his voice solemn.

"What's to fear? Let's join forces to break it!" Gu Xiaoqi retorted defiantly, raising her chin. "What's there to fear about mere magma!"

The scorching and terrifying flames of fire manifested around her.

Before Gu Xiaoqi could erupt, a hand rested on her shoulder. Zhe Liang's voice followed, "That won't work."

"Your Divine Phoenix Body may not fear this level of magma, but Zhongren and I might not endure it. Our protective Qi won't last."

"Just relying on you won't be enough to get both of us out of here."

Zhe Liang looked at the distorted surface of the magma and paused before continuing, "Moreover, judging from the rising of this magma, there seems to be a volatile spiritual energy driving it..."

"Even if we rush up to smash a piece of the roaring magma, there will definitely be subsequent waves surging!"

"Instead of being consumed here, it's better to directly enter the ancient cave heaven!"

At this, Gu Xiaoqi couldn't help but stop, nodding. "Alright!"

"Let's hurry and hide inside..."

"Wait!" Zhongren, who had been silent, suddenly spoke up.

He looked at Zhe Liang and Gu Xiaoqi, saying, "This magma is strange, and as Zhe Liang sensed, there's spiritual energy propelling it... Is it possible that someone wants to drive us all into the ancient cave heaven?"

"Actually, the Cave Heaven is the most dangerous place?"

As a disciple of the Tianji Pavilion's Master, Zhongren's mind worked quickly. Moreover, he had been to the secret realm of Shu Province, so such associations were not without reason.

Gu Xiaoqi couldn't help but puff her cheeks in frustration. "We can't move forward, we can't retreat. Are we supposed to just wait here?"

Zhongren glanced at the continuously churning magma waves and sneered, "Let others take the lead, we'll enter the ancient cave heaven together afterward!"

"The danger is hidden now, but we're aware of it. Once inside the ancient cave heaven, without external interference, everything will stabilize... If we find anyone stirring up trouble behind our backs, we'll deal with them on the spot!"

Gu Xiaoqi's eyes lit up, her face filled with joy. "That's wonderful! Little Taoist, I didn't expect you to have such a demeanor now, akin to a master's!"

"Indeed! All thanks to the teachings of Big Brother!" Zhongren chuckled, then adopted a cold expression and turned to walk towards the scattered cultivators and disciples of other sects.

Before long, some wandering cultivators found by the Young Master of the Tianji Pavilion twitched their mouths, having to take out their command jade tokens and channel their true Qi.

The jade tokens gleamed with light. Along with the light, a gateway appeared ahead, with stone steps leading directly underground.

The gateway seemed to lead to another space.

The surrounding magma churned, but not a bit entered, a sight quite miraculous!

"Let's go!"

As many explorers safely stepped in without any anomalies, Zhe Liang was the first to step into the entrance of the cave, with Gu Xiaoqi and Zhongren following closely behind.

Seeing Zhe Liang and the other two entering the ancient cave heaven, the panicked sect cultivators realized what was happening.

They quickly took out their command jade tokens, and gateways opened one after another as everyone rushed in.

Only a small number of people hesitated, still standing in place.

"Whoosh!"

The waves made of magma continued to churn, crashing towards the entrance of the ancient cave heaven.

"Boom!"

Explosions rang out as the magma churned and sparks flew.

The scorching heat emanated, turning the air into a fiery red hue as if it were burning.

Some cultivators who still hadn't dared to enter the ancient cave heaven were instantly reduced to ashes on the spot as the magma receded, leaving the area once again calm, not even a single bone left behind.

...

"Clack!"

Zhe Liang landed with Gu Xiaoqi and Zhongren. The gateway behind them had already closed, and the scorching aura vanished, replaced by a coolness.

A faint misty light still lingered around them. Looking ahead, a lush green landscape unfolded before them, with forested areas, towering mountains, and peculiar rocks.

the distance, pavilions, and towers appeared, faintly visible amidst the white mist. The scenery here was incomparable to the path they had just traversed, resembling a fairyland!

Zhe Liang shook his head, standing firm. "This place is quite nice. If I had known, I wouldn't have hesitated to come straight in."

Gu Xiaoqi scoffed beside him. "Isn't that hindsight?"

"If it weren't for the little Taoist's suggestion just now, you'd probably still be standing outside!"

"Hey, who knows, you might have been crushed to death by the magma by now!"

The little phoenix was always sharp-tongued unless it was regarding Gu Lan.

"..."

Zhe Liang realized he had misspoken, hanging his head in silence, not daring to argue with the young princess of the Gu Family.

"Alright, I was actually thinking the same thing just now. I just didn't want Zhe Liang to bring it up first," Zhongren intervened, trying to placate the two.

Gu Xiaoqi remained silent.

"Now that we've finally come out alone, let's follow Big Brother Gu's example and see what treasures this cave holds," Zhe Liang suggested. Although this trip to the ancient cave heaven was for training, they should also bring back some good items!

Gu Xiaoqi and Zhe Liang nodded separately, both remembering Gu Lan's usual approach.

At that moment, a faint light appeared among the swaying grass.

Zhongren stepped forward and reached out, plucking a glowing green grass from the ground.

"This is Starlight Grass, looks like it's been around for hundreds of years!"

"This is an excellent material for refining high-grade elixirs for living beings. There are at least a few thousand of them on the grassland. It's truly astonishing, a treasure trove of the ancient cave heaven!"

While Gu Xiaoqi's eyes were fixed on the nearby mountains, a few steps away, she leaped and landed near a peak, delivering a punch. Rocks tumbled, revealing a blue stone emitting a faint light.

"Quick, come see what I found!"

"Ironstone Mother!"

"This piece is exceptionally rare, perfect for forging armor! Bring it back to the lady; her cultivation is not as high as the master's, but she lacks such heavenly materials to craft a divine-quality armor..."

Zhe Liang and Zhongren approached.

As the Young Master of the Tianji Pavilion, Zhongren had seen quite a bit since childhood, but Zhe Liang was truly amazed at the Ironstone Mother in her hand!

This was just the beginning of their journey into the ancient cave heaven. If they delved deeper, they would likely find even better treasures!

The eyes of the three lit up with excitement.

The nearby space twisted, and entrances appeared one after another.

The cultivators who had entered the ancient cave heaven with the three also arrived, their eyes gleaming as they saw rare medicinal herbs and ores that were extremely rare outside, some even flying towards the pavilions within the cave heaven.

The towers standing within the cave heaven surely concealed even better treasures!