After the divorce, the CEO's ex-wife deeply regretted her actions.

The young hunter's face gradually lost color, and his hand holding the stone axe trembled slightly.

He doesn't understand.

He doesn't understand at all.

why?

Why the Grand Elder Council...?

An elderly man with gray hair silently stepped forward, took the young hunter's hand, and slowly shook his head at him, his eyes filled with sorrow and helplessness.

The crowd began to slowly retreat.

It's not about following orders.

Rather, it is a sense of helplessness after a belief collapses.

They didn't know what to do, so they could only numbly step back and make way for a path leading to the back of the mountain.

Chen Yun took in all of this.

He observed with great interest the expressions on the faces of his people, from anger to shock, and then to confusion and fear.

He saw the young hunter who was about to rush forward, and he also saw the old man who had pulled him back.

He even noticed a few shrewd individuals hiding in a corner, their eyes darting around, seemingly wanting to slip away to report the news.

The entire defensive layout, personnel composition, and aura of powerful figures of Black Stone Village quickly formed a clear three-dimensional map in his mind.

"It seems that the Grand Elder still holds considerable authority."

Chen Yun chuckled and stepped through the passage cleared by the crowd.

"I just don't know how long this prestige can last."

These words, like a poisoned needle, pierced deeply into Soma's heart.

He swayed, almost falling, but gritted his teeth and followed.

Behind him, countless complex gazes, like knives, sliced ​​away at his dignity piece by piece.

The path to the treasure room is in the back mountain of Black Stone Village.

This is a forbidden area, with numerous sentry posts, both visible and hidden, along the way, as well as some ancient warning totems.

But at this moment, all the guards received the Grand Elder's order to retreat far away, leaving only two guards with deathly pale faces standing in front of a huge stone gate in the mountain wall.

The stone gate, standing three zhang tall, blends seamlessly with the entire mountain, its surface adorned with intricate and ancient totem patterns, exuding a profound sense of history.

Seeing Su Mo and Chen Yun approach, the two guards' eyes were filled with fear and struggle, but they dared not make the slightest move.

"Elder...Elder..."

One of them spoke in a dry voice.

"open the door."

Soma didn't look at them, but stared intently at the stone door, as if trying to see through it.

This is the resting place and treasure storage of the ancestors of Heishizhai throughout the ages; it is the most sacred core of the village.

He, however, was determined to open it for the enemy himself.

"Yes……"

The two guards exchanged a glance and saw the despair in each other's eyes.

They walked to both sides of the stone gate, placed their palms on specific totems, and then simultaneously activated the spiritual power within their bodies.

"Boom—" A heavy friction sound rang out, as if the entire mountain was shaking.

The stone gate slowly opened inward.

A deep passageway leading into the interior of the mountain appeared before the two of them.

The moment the stone gate opened, a surge of spiritual energy, so dense it was almost tangible, mixed with the aura of various rare and precious materials and ancient artifacts, rushed out like a tidal wave!

The spiritual energy was incredibly pure, carrying a hint of ancient and desolate aura. A single breath of it could probably be equivalent to several days of arduous cultivation for an ordinary cultivator.

Su Mo took a greedy breath, the familiar scent providing a negligible boost to his depleted body, but more than anything, it brought him excruciating pain.

These things will soon no longer belong to him, no longer belong to Black Stone Village.

Chen Yun stood behind him, his eyes slightly narrowed.

Such a rich spiritual energy.

It seems that the Black Stone Village's thousand-year-old heritage is even richer than he imagined.

However, just as that pure spiritual energy rushed towards him, his keen senses detected a discordant noise.

Deep within that vast spiritual energy, lurks a faint, almost imperceptible...

Murderous intent.

Like a drop of ink, it silently melts into a clear lake.

It was extremely well hidden, blending perfectly with the surrounding spiritual energy fluctuations, and even using the cover of spiritual energy to create an illusion that tempted people to go deeper.

Ordinary cultivators, even those with a higher cultivation level than Su Mo, would probably only be attracted by this astonishing spiritual energy and would be completely unaware of this deadly trap.

But Chen Yun was different.

His spiritual power far surpasses that of others of the same level, and his perception of danger is almost instinctive.

Formation.

A very sophisticated and ancient killing formation.

Chen Yun made a judgment instantly.

It seems this old fellow hasn't completely resigned himself to his fate.

He watched Su Mo's retreating figure, a barely perceptible smile curving his lips.

interesting.

That's what makes it fun.

If the other party really turns into a groveling dog, that would be too boring.

Soma was unaware that his thoughts had been seen through.

He stood at the cave entrance, his heart pounding wildly.

hope!

This was his last and only hope!

Inside the treasure room is the "Bloodline Soul-Slaying Array" set up by our ancestors.

This formation only recognizes the direct bloodline of Black Stone Village. Any outsider who steps into it will have their formation activated instantly, their soul torn apart by thousands of vengeful spirits, and their body turned into pus and blood!

unless……

Only those led by a direct descendant of the clan holding a token can remain safe.

He's betting!

Betting that Chen Yun, arrogant and underestimating his opponent, would be blinded by the dense spiritual energy and walk straight in!

Once Chen Yun dies, the sub-talisman within his body will naturally become ineffective.

At that time, he will not only survive, but also take everything from Chen Yun!

Thinking of this, Su Mo's breathing became somewhat rapid. He suppressed his excitement and nervousness, turned around, and made a "please" gesture to Chen Yun, adopting an extremely humble posture.

"Young Master Chen, inside is the village's treasure room, containing a thousand years of accumulated wealth."

His voice became increasingly hoarse with excitement.

Chen Yun looked at him, his face expressionless, and simply nodded.

He didn't move.

Soma's heart leaped into his throat.

what happened?

Why didn't he go in?

Is it...

Did he find out?

impossible!

This is a killing formation left by our ancestors. It is extremely secretive. Even most of the elders in the village do not know its true power. How could an outsider like him possibly see through it!

I must be overthinking it; he might just be naturally suspicious.

Fine beads of sweat began to appear on Soma's forehead.

Time seemed to freeze at this moment.

The only sounds were the rustling of leaves in the mountain wind and the heavy, suppressed breathing between the two.

Just as Su Mo was about to lose his composure, Chen Yun finally spoke.

His voice was calm, as if he were talking about something very ordinary.

"Elder, you've worked hard."

"You are the host here. According to etiquette, you should go in first."

“Show your ‘distinguished guest’ the way.”

The words "You go first" exploded in Soma's mind like a thunderbolt from the heavens.