Chapter 1660: If You Don't Choose Life, Then Choose Death!

The hall wasn't large, but inside stood twelve stone pillars. Atop each one was a glowing, perfectly square cube, each containing an Ancestral Civilization Weapon.

Yes, Ancestral Civilization Weapons! Not sacred weapons!

These kinds of relics were things only the five Supreme Divine Civilizations or a few Super Divine Civilizations might possess. Yet here, there were twelve of them.

Mu Xinghe and the others were practically shaking with excitement, their eyes glowing.

Just one of these Ancestral Civilization Weapons could completely change their fate or even elevate the strength of an entire civilization. And now there were twelve... it was insane.

Mu Xingchen was even drooling from the sight...

But Ye Guan didn't even spare a glance at the artifacts. His gaze had already landed on a painting nearby.

In the painting, there was only a sword, sheathed and floating within a spacetime void. Though it was in the painting, it felt so real that it was as if it were right before him.

What truly caught Ye Guan's attention... was the painting and that sword.

His eyes locked onto it. Slowly, he extended his hand. The sword didn't respond. But the moment his fingers touched the painting, a titanic wave of sword intent erupted from it, seemingly trying to crush him. Ye Guan instantly released his own Invincible Sword Intent.

Shrieeek!

The sword in the painting quivered violently, releasing a deafening sword cry. That sound tore through the ground and burst into the starry skies. Across the stars, an astronomical phenomenon unfolded: beams of Stellar Light condensed into spiraling galactic sword vortexes.

Simultaneously, above the Forbidden Divine Tomb, countless swords formed from pure spiritual energy whirled in the air like a vortex. They bowed in reverence, as though worshipping something sacred.

At that moment, the entire Divine Tomb and its surrounding world boiled with chaos.

A Supreme Grade Weapon had appeared!

Only such legendary items could trigger phenomena on this scale. Supreme Grade Weapons, those of the highest order in the Origin Universe, were treasures that even Super Divine Civilizations rarely possessed. Only the five Supreme Divine Civilizations had them.

Now, one had revealed itself.

In an instant, the entire world was shaken. Countless powerhouses from all corners of the universe began rushing toward the Forbidden Divine Tomb. Within the Forbidden Divine Tomb, all exploration teams went wild, madly charging toward the Blood Monument's direction...

Inside the hall, Ye Guan's expression changed the moment he saw the sword's manifestation. He cursed inwardly, immediately grabbed the painting, and stuffed it into the tiny pagoda.

He turned around only to find everyone else staring at him in shock, speechless.

Ye Guan said plainly, "Those twelve Ancestral Civilization Weapons, three each. Don't just stand there; grab your share and go."

The four of them snapped out of their daze. That eruption just now would definitely draw a crowd. The thought made their blood run cold.

Damn it. This was bad.

They scrambled to divide the twelve Ancestral Civilization Weapons and fled the hall in a hurry.

After exiting, Ye Guan looked calm, but Tuogu Yuan and the others were pale as a sheet, visibly trembling.

They knew exactly what kind of situation they were in.

They had just taken twelve Ancestral Civilization Weapons...

One misstep, and this fortune could become a disaster.

Tuogu Yuan suddenly said, "Everyone, stay calm. We must act like nothing had happened; don't let anyone see through us. Smile, Brother Xiao. Smile..."

Xiao Yuanqi was speechless.

Mu Xinghe's face was equally tense. He glanced at them and muttered, "You two... things are about to blow up. Aren't you life-and-death brothers with Ye Guan? Can't you ask him to protect us for a bit?"

Ye Guan was dumbfounded.

Tuogu Yuan and Xiao Yuanqi were too anxious to even hear him. Their minds were nearly blank. Sure, they were thrilled to have the weapons, but now, all they felt was regret and panic.

They only meant to make a little money. Who knew Ye Guan would lead them straight to a jackpot?

And given what Ye Guan had just taken, a Supreme-grade Weapon, none of them dared to say a word. That kind of treasure? They couldn't even dream of holding it.

Smack!

Tuogu Yuan suddenly slapped Xiao Yuanqi in the face.

Xiao Yuanqi was truly dumbfounded.

Ye Guan and the others were stunned.

Tuogu Yuan stammered, "B-Brother Xiao... we need to hold it together. Don't panic and don't lose your nerves, we can't be cowards now."

Xiao Yuanqi stared at him, confused. "Then why the hell did you slap me?"

Tuogu Yuan replied, "I was just too nervous..."

Xiao Yuanqi was speechless.

Mu Xinghe and his sister were nervous, too, but knowing Ye Guan was a Circle Breaker, they had some confidence through him. That was the only reason they weren't freaking out like Tuogu Yuan and Xiao Yuanqi.

Just as Ye Guan was about to speak, several powerful auras rapidly approached.

They looked up. It was the white-haired man and his group.

"No one's allowed to leave!" shouted Ling Lie, the arrogant youth who had mocked them earlier. His cold eyes locked onto Ye Guan's group.

Moments later, Yang Seng from the Gate of Bitterness and Wuyun Zai from the Nothingness Sect arrived. Both immediately glanced at the now-open hall behind Ye Guan.

They had felt the Supreme Grade Weapon's presence; it had come from that direction. But the aura vanished quickly, and now the hall was empty and its doors wide open... while Ye Guan's group stood right there.

Obvious.

Ling Lie glared and barked, "What did you get from inside?"

Tuogu Yuan stepped forward despite his nervousness and cupped his fists. "Everyone, before entering, we agreed to share anything found in this place..."

"Shut up!"

Ling Lie cut him off coldly. His eyes were like daggers. "That Supreme Grade Weapon, is it on you?"

Tuogu Yuan said nothing.

He knew it was on Ye Guan. But he didn't look at him and didn't betray him.

Seeing Tuogu Yuan stay silent and watching the expressions of the others, Ling Lie was now certain. His eyes narrowed slightly as he said coldly,

"What right do the likes of you have to possess that Supreme Grade Weapon? I'll give you one chance, hand it over yourself."

Tuogu Yuan's hands clenched. He could've spoken up, saved himself, and gone back to his clan with three Ancestral Civilization Weapons in hand. He would be guaranteed a prosperous future and would enter the main line of the Tuogu Clan.

But he didn't.

Why?

Conscience.

They hadn't known each other long, but they'd explored together. That made them brothers. He had also gotten the three Ancestral Civilization Weapons because of Ye Guan. If he got this far because of Ye Guan, how could he betray him for personal gain?

Xiao Yuanqi's face darkened. He'd had the same thought but didn't act on it either.

Selling out a friend... wasn't in his blood.

His plan was to wait for someone else to snitch, then jump on the bandwagon. That way, he wouldn't feel quite as guilty...

Mu Xinghe's thoughts were simpler. As long as it wasn't the five Supreme Divine Civilizations chasing them, he'd back Ye Guan to the end. But if it was them?

He'd switch sides instantly. No hesitation.

Mu Xingchen had no such complexities. She already had her divine bow out, cheeks flushed with excitement. If Ye Guan could hold the line, she was ready to shoot down ten enemies by herself!

Seeing Tuogu Yuan still silent, Ling Lie's gaze turned frosty. Killing intent surged. "I gave you a chance... You're really not going to take it?"

He clenched his fist, preparing to strike, but Ye Guan suddenly stepped forward and smiled.

"It's with me. Let them go."

Everyone turned to him.

Tuogu Yuan was stunned. "Brother Yang..."

Ye Guan smiled gently. "Go. It's fine."

They hesitated. He added, "Don't worry about me. Just go."

Mu Xingchen shouted, "Big Brother! Let's fight our way out!"

Ye Guan glanced at her. She said seriously, "You tank up front, and I'll shoot them all down!"

Ye Guan was speechless.

By this point, more and more people began arriving. The entire ruins erupted with activity.

A Supreme Grade Weapon... who wouldn't be tempted?

As the crowd thickened, Ling Lie grew impatient. His gaze sharpened as he shouted, "Hand it over!"

Ye Guan smiled faintly. "Give it to you? Or someone else?"

"You dare sow division?"

Ling Lie roared and lunged, but the white-haired man beside him stopped him cold. The man looked straight at Ye Guan and said, "I was going to give you a chance. But now that you're playing games, if you won't choose life, then choose death."

𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

He launched himself forward, a punch thundering toward Ye Guan.

Behind him, Ling Lie and the others attacked as well.

On Ye Guan's side, before he could even make a move, Mu Xingchen had already loosed an arrow. Beside her, Mu Xinghe streaked forward like a meteor.

Tuogu Yuan hesitated, then gritted his teeth and charged in.

Xiao Yuanqi wavered for a split second, then shouted, "Screw it! I'm Ye Guan's brother! You think I'm scared of you? I'll kill you bastards!

AAAHHHHH!

"

He charged forward as well.