Chapter 00224: A Mighty Warrior Moves the Mountain
# A Mighty Warrior Moves the Mountain
Chapter 224
Novel: AFK Game: Portal to Another World
Chapter 224 A Mighty Warrior Moves the Mountain
Because there were so many people, Yang Yiyi was at the very back of the line.
The man and woman who had jumped down from the statue didn't use their internal skill to shout, so Yang Yiyi couldn't hear a thing they said.
However, she could tell that not long after the two appeared, the packed line of people began to move forward.
The entrance to the Thunder Mountain Treasury was, of course, not near the main gate of the Heavenly Absolute Palace; they had to walk further in.
Although they were all wild and unruly swordsmen of the Jianghu, on the territory of the Heavenly Absolute Palace, every single one of them became quite amiable.
The procession moved forward in an orderly manner; they had even lined up on their own accord.
At the back of the line, Yang Yiyi suddenly grew nervous.
She whispered:
"Brother Li, will I really be okay?"
"We're already here, what's the point of saying that now? Besides, weren't you the one who wanted to come?"
"But I didn't expect there to be so many people..."
This girl, her timidity was truly adorable.
"Don't worry. Once we're inside, listen more and watch more. Don't make enemies. Our goal is simply to gain experience. It would be best if we can get something good, but don't be discouraged if we don't."
"Okay."
Yang Yiyi patted the Jade Tablet in her arms and suddenly felt a sense of confidence, especially when she noticed someone not far from her who appeared calm and composed on the surface, but was actually walking with his arm and leg on the same side moving in unison.
Seeing how nervous others were, Yang Yiyi, in turn, was no longer nervous.
Following the line forward, there were disciples of the Heavenly Absolute Palace dressed in black standing guard along the way.
It was probably to prevent these outsiders from wandering around the Heavenly Absolute Palace and to maintain some order.
After many twists and turns, it felt as though they had bypassed the Main Hall of the Heavenly Absolute Palace and were heading toward the back.
They only stopped when they could see nothing but the dark, cloud-covered Thunder Mountain ahead, with no buildings in sight.
At this point, the line that was originally a single file broke apart.
With fewer heads blocking the view, Yang Yiyi saw a high platform not far away.
Four people wearing bamboo hats sat on either side of the platform.
Although she couldn't see their faces, she felt as if a tangible gaze swept past her.
But the chair in the center of the platform, the largest one that looked almost like a sofa, was empty.
Seeing this, the surrounding wandering martial artists began to discuss among themselves.
"The Palace Master of the Heavenly Absolute Palace isn't here? Didn't they say he's always present whenever the Thunder Mountain Treasury opens?"
"Small fries like us, how are we worthy of seeing the Palace Master?"
"No, no, I heard it's a tradition."
"Forget about tradition. The Palace Master of the Heavenly Absolute Palace has never shown his face. There's almost no one in the Jianghu who has seen his true form. I heard that the last time the Thunder Mountain Treasury opened, the Palace Master was sitting inside a light gauze sedan chair the whole time, so you couldn't see what he looked like."
"Maybe there's no Palace Master at all. The Four Great Elders just made one up so they could seize power."
"Hush, brother, be careful with your words!"
Although no one knew why the Heavenly Absolute Palace would open the Thunder Mountain Treasury to outsiders, this was clearly a major event.
The Palace Master's absence was indeed suspicious.
However, these Jianghu swordsmen were just gossiping.
Could they really interfere with the affairs of the Heavenly Absolute Palace?
Just as everyone was murmuring, the pair who had led the way earlier jumped onto the high platform and cupped their fists toward the crowd.
"Fellow Daoists, please be quiet."
This time, they used internal energy.
Their voices were loud and resonant, like a tiger's roar in the forest, startling everyone.
What powerful internal energy.
The male disciple said:
"I know you are all anxious to enter the Thunder Mountain Treasury, but there are some things that must be clarified beforehand."
The female disciple continued:
"The Thunder Mountain Treasury will be open for twenty days, after which it will close. If you do not come out before noon on the twentieth day, you will have to wait another twenty years."
"There are indeed heavenly materials and earthly treasures in Thunder Mountain, as well as divine techniques left by the ancestors of our Heavenly Absolute Palace. However, Thunder Mountain is exceedingly dangerous. Entering it is equivalent to signing a life and death contract. If any of you are killed or injured, our Heavenly Absolute Palace will not be held responsible. If you cherish your life, it is better to go back now."
These words were the Heavenly Absolute Palace's way of absolving themselves of responsibility.
They didn't want family members coming to cause trouble for them if someone died inside.
Although the Heavenly Absolute Palace wasn't afraid of trouble, they wanted to be in the right.
"If any of you are fortunate enough to gain something, our Heavenly Absolute Palace will purchase any heavenly materials and earthly treasures you are willing to sell at a high price. If you do not wish to sell, you are free to take them with you."
"However, if what you obtain is a martial art, please leave a copy behind. For those who do not follow the rules, we naturally have our ways of making them confess."
This threat sounded a bit inexplicable.
If you obtained some precious medicinal herb, the Heavenly Absolute Palace could find out by searching you when you came out.
But if you learned some martial art, how would they know it was from the Thunder Mountain Treasury?
Yet, the Heavenly Absolute Palace had this confidence.
Someone once tried to bluff their way through, only to be easily seen through by the Heavenly Absolute Palace.
As for the result...
Well, that person was never seen again.
Since they dared to come to the Thunder Mountain Treasury, everyone understood these rules.
The Heavenly Absolute Palace was just repeating them for emphasis.
"The Palace Master has other matters to attend to today and is not present, but the day of the Treasury's opening will not be changed. Everyone, please look behind us."
Behind the high platform was a canyon that resembled a thin line against the sky.
The faint sound of gurgling water could be heard, but it was mostly drowned out by the thunder that periodically echoed across the heavens.
At first, the crowd didn't understand why they were looking at the canyon.
But soon after, they heard a terrifyingly loud rumble.
Everyone felt the ground beneath their feet tremble as if an earth dragon was turning over, and many fell to the ground.
But when they looked at the narrow canyon again, they saw it was widening at a visible rate.
It was as if an unseen Vajra Warrior was moving the mountain.
In a flash, the canyon, which had been so narrow that it was a struggle for even one person to pass through, revealed a path more than ten meters wide.
Farther in, a thick fog lingered, making it difficult to see what lay beyond, save for green mountains and serene valleys.
Many jaws dropped in astonishment.
Before coming, they all thought the entrance to the Thunder Mountain Treasury was a large gate of the Heavenly Absolute Palace.
They never imagined there would be such a feat, comparable to the methods of immortals.
"Everyone, remember, you must return within twenty days. The opening and closing of this canyon is not something we can control."
With that, the two disciples extended their hands in a gesture of invitation.
The crowd of Jianghu swordsmen, who had just scrambled back to their feet, looked at each other.
The person at the very front immediately started running inside, afraid that he would be a step too late and someone else would get there first.
This caused a herd effect.
Seeing the person in front of them running so fast, those behind felt they couldn't fall behind either.
For a moment, it became very chaotic.
Yang Yiyi also wanted to squeeze through, but then she heard Li Chengxi say:
"No rush. Let them go in first. We'll wait."
"But Brother Li, if we're late, all the good stuff will be taken."
"What kind of good stuff would be placed right at the entrance? I think it's more likely that traps are at the entrance. Since someone is willing to be cannon fodder and scout the way, why should we be in a hurry? Besides, look behind you."
Hearing this, Yang Yiyi quietly turned around.
A row of several dozen Heavenly Absolute Palace disciples dressed in black stood at the very back of the line.
It seemed they were also going in, but they watched the crowd in front jostling and pushing with cold indifference, not in a hurry at all.
"The people of the Heavenly Absolute Palace aren't in a hurry, so why should you be?"
That was indeed true.
Seeing this, Yang Yiyi also calmed down, letting the crowd ahead squeeze together like a pot of porridge.
(End of this chapter)