Above all spirits

Chapter 261 Imperial Tomb

Gradually, the entire imperial mausoleum of the Titans took shape in their eyes. The first thing they noticed was its unparalleled size. The entire mausoleum seemed to connect heaven and earth, and the boundaries were easily erased here. Even the height of a step at the entrance was much higher than the height of the two of them.

Based on Gu Yun's memory of looking down from above not long ago, the entire imperial mausoleum should be in the style of a pyramid, except that the pyramid is not golden and the top is unusually high.

At each of the four corners, a towering pillar extends outwards, with a pale blue light curtain connecting each pair of pillars. The countless patterns on the pillars seem to breathe, rhythmically undulating and flickering.

The outer walls of the imperial mausoleum gleamed with an unusual, eerie blue light. The walls were carved with intricate runes and the same cauldron totem as the symbol on the robes of the four Titans. However, this cauldron totem had an extra eye, radiating a peculiar sense of oppression. From a distance, it seemed as if one was staring at an unknown being across the void, sending chills down one's spine.

"Is this the royal tomb of the Titans?"

"This...is too big."

"Oh, I should say the Titan royal family."

Xiao Li's gaze pierced through the swirling dust in the air, directly facing the majestic ancient mausoleum. He felt a strange sense of awe and murmured, seemingly unable to fully process the scene before him.

Gu Yun, on the other hand, didn't have such strong feelings. After all, he had been to Jitian City and was a worldly person.

His gaze was sharp as lightning, and he immediately noticed the towering pillars at the four corners. After staring at them for a while, he turned to look at the imperial mausoleum with a deep concentration, his brows furrowing slightly.

Xiao Li noticed Gu Yun's unusual behavior and a sense of unease rose in his heart.

"Brother, what's wrong?"

"This is the first time I've seen you look so serious."

Gu Yun's expression was cold and stern, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes, as he spoke.

"The array surrounding this imperial tomb is quite unusual. It gives me a feeling of unease, and I even feel that it can threaten me and cause me considerable harm. I'm afraid the materials used to set up this array are not substitutes that can be found in the lower realm."

Xiao Li was startled and couldn't help but say.

"Brother, you mean this formation..."

"The materials used in this formation come from the upper realm?!"

Gu Yun nodded and continued.

"Generally speaking, the materials used to set up formations in the upper realm are substitutes for those in the lower realm. After all, to the gods of the upper realm, the lower realm is just like a large game on a mobile phone or computer. At the same time, the cost of spending money in this game is very high, and the income is not proportional. After all, gods and demons come to the lower realm not for entertainment, but to make a living."

"At the same time, it is not easy to bring things from the upper realm to the lower realm. Although the power: Disguise is all-encompassing and can cover the space ring, the spatial quality of the upper and lower realms is not the same. The materials required to assemble such a large-scale array need to be transported back and forth in large quantities. In addition, if it is really running every moment, the annual maintenance consumption is also enormous."

Xiao Li's gaze sharpened. He knew quite a bit. If an array set up with materials from the upper realm was powered by some kind of soul essence, wouldn't it be able to slay true gods and demons in the lower realm?!

Immediately, Xiao Li's expression changed from shock to fear, and he asked again in a trembling voice to confirm.

"Even... even you, Big Brother, can't handle it?"

"Including an unrestrained, fully...at-your-prime state?"

It's important to know that Xiao Li's understanding of Gu Yun is probably second only to Werner's. Gu Yun is a pseudo-innate level demon with the Heavenly Demon Emperor's Will, and he also has a bunch of other special tags, such as authority, star power, and super-rule power.

If even the eldest brother can't withstand it, then wouldn't this battle suit, which only has seven or eight tenths of the eldest brother's combat power, also be unable to withstand it?

This was the first time Xiao Li had used the word "only" to describe his evaluation of the battle suit.

If we go further, wouldn't we lose our lives if we're not careful?

Thinking of this, Xiao Li couldn't help but shudder, and the thought of retreating arose in his mind.

Gu Yun glanced at him calmly.

“I know what you’re thinking. That’s what I’m saying, but it’s not realistic. You’re ultimately limited in the lower realm.”

"It is absolutely impossible for an array to achieve the same effect as the upper realm."

“Even materials brought down from the upper realm will be discounted in the lower realm. As for some superior powers, apart from the star power and spatial power that come with the lower realm, many other powers are almost incompatible with the lower realm. Even soul crystals will instantly dissipate once injected, unless they are directly absorbed by the soul.”

"Not to mention, I don't know how to set up some complex formations, but I do know that some senior alchemy masters, power masters, formation masters, etc., are not weak in their own right, and their status matches their cultivation in a certain aspect."

"The formation before us cannot exceed the level of the Innate Realm."

"At most... um... it can trap and kill a true Innate Realm cultivator?"

Gu Yun was also somewhat uncertain.

To be honest, he knew nothing about other "professions" besides combat. Even with his master's wife's detailed explanation, he could only have a vague understanding of some of the knowledge about powers. He just had an intuition that told him that was how it was.

Xiao Li gave a wry smile and said.

"A true innate being... wouldn't that just mean indiscriminately killing pseudo-innate beings?"

Gu Yun shook his head and thought for a moment before speaking.

"That's not quite right. If the difference between pseudo-innate and sacred body is like the difference between firearms and cold weapons, then the difference between pseudo-innate and innate is like the difference between pistols and assault rifles. The firepower of a rifle is definitely stronger, but that doesn't mean that a pistol can't beat a rifle."

Xiao Li muttered to himself, he never dared to use a pistol to fight against other people's rifles when playing CF.

"Brother, shall we still go in?"

"Maybe we should just give up. There's really no need to fight this Extreme Yang Emperor's Will to the death. We can just choose another Emperor's Will."

Gu Yun chuckled lightly and raised an eyebrow.

"Go in? Why not go in?"

"Such a grand undertaking, with such a huge cost, must have involved a god-like figure."

"It is precisely for the sake of this extremely Yang Emperor's will."

"This is truly a shortcut to becoming a God-King. Although I don't know how close the relationship is between the Extreme Yang Pearl and the Extreme Yang Emperor's Will, I'm sure that with this Extreme Yang Pearl, condensing the Extreme Yang Emperor's Will might not require too much effort. Maybe you'll be able to condense the Extreme Yang Emperor's Will on the very day we steal this Extreme Yang Pearl."

Xiao Li was speechless for a moment. Shouldn't he have retreated even more if he knew that there might even be gods involved?

After all, even if Gu Yun were at his peak and unrestrained, he probably wouldn't last a single round against a god.

Xiao Li sighed. He knew that Gu Yun's personality was completely opposite to his own, and their vision and abilities were also very different. Perhaps from his elder brother's perspective, this was an opportunity that could not be missed.

But he is well aware of his own limitations.