Chapter 169: Opening the Heavenly Gate with a Single Sword (2)
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
It was evident that the temple of Hua Xiangrong, erected years ago, had fallen into neglect over time. As the years passed, people ceased to visit, and even the newborns were oblivious to the site, which had now faded into obscurity.
Li Qingshan looked around but didn’t find anything. The temple was on the verge of collapse. It was already a miracle that it didn’t collapse. In another year and a half, it would collapse. At that time, everything that Hua Xiangrong had done would disappear as time passed.
“Have you inquired about those who witnessed that night over a hundred years ago?” Li Qingshan asked A’wei.
“I did, but the information is scarce. On that night, many people fled because they were afraid that the sea would destroy everything and the huge waves would destroy all the mountains. Only a few people saw it, and I went to visit them one by one. Those people all said that they saw Hua Xiangrong walk into the sea that night. The sea extended a flight of stairs to receive her, just like the Queen of the Sea. After she walked into the sea, the wind and waves calmed down, and everything returned to normal. Those people publicized it, and that’s why Hua Xiangrong is so famous.” A’wei explained.
“A staircase extending from the sea?” Li Qingshan walked out of the temple, gazing towards the distant ocean with a slight furrow in his brow.
“Yes, that’s what they described,” A’wei confirmed.
“Wait here. I’ll explore beneath the sea.” Li Qingshan instructed A’wei. He intended to investigate the seabed.
With Li Qingshan’s immortal power and the vast power of his Primordial Spirit Power, he could swiftly explore the underwater world.
A’wei nodded promptly, displaying obedience.
Li Qingshan flew directly into the sea. The energy in his body wrapped around him and formed a protective shield. He flew into the underwater world.
His spirit sense spread out and covered thirty thousand miles of the seabed, searching every inch of the place, trying to find traces of Hua Xiangrong.
In the depths of the sea, it was dark and silent, and the pressure was huge.
Ordinary people could not come here at all, but Li Qingshan did not care. He saw many scenes that he had never seen before.
Thirty thousand miles beneath the sea, Li Qingshan persisted in his search. His Divine Soul combed through deep-sea crevices, canyons, underwater magma, and seemingly bottomless black voids.
In the outside world, it was boiling and noisy!
In the underwater world, it was silent, terrifying, and dark!
Li Qingshan saw that there were no creatures in the deep sea. There were only mayflies, microorganisms, various underwater volcanoes, mountains, and rocks.
Above Li Qingshan’s head, there were often huge whales swimming past. There were also some sea demons in the deep sea. They would not go deep into the sea and feel the terrifying pressure.
Li Qingshan continued to search. He was very persistent. Since it was said that the Hua Xiangrong had indeed entered the sea, if it was true, it would leave some clues. He would find it if he searched carefully.
He was very fast and was advancing quickly on the seabed. There were no sea demons at the bottom of the sea that could stop him, so it was very convenient for Li Qingshan.
During the search, Li Qingshan also came across some sunken ships, but they were all small and didn’t capture his interest.
Just like that, a day passed.
The sea stretched out like the stars, and even after an extensive search, Li Qingshan hadn’t finished exploring. Along the way, he discovered numerous treasures.
There were sunken ships, sea demon legacies, and various hidden treasure locations.
Li Qingshan remained indifferent to these findings, persistently focusing on his search as his heart gradually sank.
The sea was big, but it had a boundary. Li Qingshan was traveling at the speed of an Immortal. Even if he had to search and it would take some time, he could finish it in a day.
After half a day, with no trace found, Li Qingshan couldn’t help but feel a growing sense of concern.
Suddenly, a sunken ship caught his attention.
This sunken ship was not an ordinary ship, but a magical treasure ship. It was very gorgeous and lay in the depths of the sea.
Li Qingshan had encountered many ships before, but none had piqued his interest. Only this particular ship made him pause and scrutinize it.
The ship was huge, and it crossed a huge canyon. The color of the metal had been washed away for a long time at the bottom of the sea, but it did not fade. It was quiet, like a sleeping beauty.
“This sunken ship is remarkably well-preserved, untouched by the erosion of time. Its grade seems exceptionally high,” Li Qingshan remarked as he approached.
Upon closer inspection, he discovered the reason for the ship’s submersion.
The central dragon bone had been intentionally severed, leading to the sinking of the grand vessel.
Li Qingshan carefully examined it and confirmed that the dragon bone had been severed by a sharp weapon.
“This ship is no ordinary vessel. Judging from the craftsmanship and the array intricately carved on it, it appears quite unusual. The material of this dragon bone is beyond anything found in the mortal world,” Li Qingshan pondered.
This grand ship was a celestial artifact!
Li Qingshan was certain that it was, at the very least, a celestial artifact.
This also explained why the ship remained lifelike after enduring the test of time, unaffected by corrosion.
“But why would such a colossal celestial artifact sink to the ocean’s depths?” Li Qingshan was perplexed.
He scrutinized the ship, confirming the absence of any occupants or treasures.
“This ship has been discovered. All the treasures inside have been plundered!” Li Qingshan asserted.
Li Qingshan didn’t find any treasures on the celestial artifact ship, which was very abnormal.
Moreover, according to some of the books that had been rummaged through, Li Qingshan was certain that someone had arrived before him.
Li Qingshan picked up a book that had fallen to the ground and gently flipped it open. In the sea, the words in the book were still vivid.
The paper used for this book was also extraordinary.
The book chronicled the history of a family, documenting each generation and recording significant events..