The crowd divided into groups, with the four major factions and the Wu Family each in one group, and other factions gathered together, instantly forming five camps.

Jiang Chen silently estimated that they were currently about 500 meters underground.

"Young Master Yun, Young Master Chen, Young Master Jiang, you've arrived!"

Wu Zhen greeted the three, stepping forward to them: "This should be the antechamber of the tomb, but there's nothing here, and no other passages around."

Hearing this, Jiang Chen and the others froze momentarily, turning to glance around the stone chamber.

The entire stone chamber was empty, with the walls spotlessly clean. Apart from the passage they entered, there was nothing else, not even a pattern.

"Is this... could this be a fake tomb?"

Chen Jingxuan spoke in surprise.

"No, this should be a real tomb, otherwise..."

Wu Zhen glanced at Jiang Chen and softly said, "Otherwise, one of the two great treasures of the Shadowless Sword Emperor, the Town Soul Stele, wouldn't have appeared here!"

Upon hearing about the Town Soul Stele, the eyes of the people in the stone chamber brightened, and they all looked at Jiang Chen.

Yun Tao squinted slightly, taking a step sideways to stand in front of Jiang Chen, coldly staring at Wu Zhen.

"Young Master Yun, don't misunderstand, I mean no harm. I just think that since there's no passage in this stone chamber now, and so far only the Town Soul Stele has appeared, is it possible there's a mechanism here that needs the Town Soul Stele to activate?"

Wu Zhen explained with a light laugh.

Yun Tao was momentarily taken aback, considering that it might indeed be a possibility, and turned to look at Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen ignored Wu Zhen, stepping to one of the walls and scrutinizing it.

Everyone looked at Jiang Chen, a hint of confusion in their eyes.

After observing the wall for a while and knocking on it a few times, Jiang Chen moved to another wall and repeated the process, the crowd's gaze following his movement.

When Jiang Chen reached the third wall, someone finally couldn't hold back.

A young man from Lingtian Pavilion shouted, "Jiang Chen, what are you wandering around for? Hurry up and use the Town Soul Stele to open the passage!"

Yun Tao frowned slightly, glancing at the young man, but Jiang Chen simply ignored his words, continuing to examine the wall in front of him.

"Jiang Chen, our Young Master is speaking to you!"

Seeing the young man being ignored, the other members of Lingtian Pavilion frowned, and a Late Divine Infant Realm cultivator shouted angrily.

Jiang Chen ignored him again.

In the stone chamber, everyone frowned slightly, looking at Jiang Chen with discontent.

"Young Master Jiang, please use the Town Soul Stele to open the passage, otherwise, we'll be trapped here."

Wu Zhen spoke softly.

The eyes of those in the stone chamber already showed anger.

Yun Tao glanced at Jiang Chen, reaching back to pull out the heavy sword from his back.

Everyone's expressions slightly changed, casting a wary glance at Yun Tao.

"Young Master Yun, what's the meaning of this? Are you trying to monopolize the tomb's treasures?"

A Divine Infant Realm Peak cultivator from Wuyou Island said coldly.

"In secret realm explorations, it's each to their own capabilities. If you can't open the passage, then shut your mouths. We have no obligation to help you open this passage!"

Yun Tao, not fearing that the other was a level higher in realm, spoke firmly.

Everyone's expressions changed dramatically.

Yun Tao's words weren't wrong; they indeed had no obligation to help open the passage. However, the others didn't see it that way. If it weren't for the threat of the Wine-crazed outside, they might have already acted!

"Young Master Yun, if we linger here, none of us will get the treasures. Wouldn't it be better to open the passage and then compete with our own abilities?"

The Young Master of Lingtian Pavilion, Zhao Tianming, turned to look at Yun Tao.

"Open the passage then compete with abilities? Then how do we account for the matter of opening the passage?"

Jiang Chen turned to look at the crowd: "The Wu Family provided the method to open the tomb entrance and secured the ownership of the Wuying Sword. If I open this passage, what do I get?"

Everyone's expressions changed again, exchanging glances and falling silent.

"What? You don't want to give me any benefits but expect me to open the passage for you? Don't you think you're dreaming too beautifully?"

Jiang Chen retorted sarcastically.

"Young Master Jiang, if you don't open the passage, you won't get the treasure either, right?"

Wu Zhen countered.

"That's right, but I've already acquired the Town Soul Stele, so this trip isn't a loss. Even if I leave now, there wouldn't be much regret."

Jiang Chen spoke calmly.

The crowd was stunned, frowning tightly, and several cultivators began moving toward the passage entrance.

Swish!

A yellow sword light appeared, directly slashing toward the few cultivators attempting to block the passage entrance.

The cultivators' expressions changed as they dodged the sword light.

"Are you trying to provoke a fight? The Wine-crazed outside is strong, but he alone cannot fend off all the Unity Realm elders from our factions!"

A young man from Wuyou Island shouted.

"Who are you?"

Jiang Chen glanced at the young man indifferently.

"Young Master of Wuyou Island, Zheng Ping!"

The young man answered proudly.

"Oh!"

Jiang Chen nodded, scanning the crowd: "Two options, first, when I open the passage, our side chooses one item first, then it's up to individual skills; second, drive everyone from Wuyou Island out, and I'll open the passage to the interior of the tomb. Choose one!"

Not opening the passage is not an option; who knows when the next opportunity to enter the tomb might come? But opening it is one thing, and securing the benefits is another!

"You..."

Zheng Ping's face darkened, glaring at Jiang Chen angrily.

"Young Master Jiang, isn't this somewhat excessive?"

Wu Zhen frowned and spoke.

"Excessive? Your Wu Family provided the means to open the tomb door and secured a divine weapon of Spiritual Treasure level. I'm merely asking for a priority choice, who's more excessive?"

Jiang Chen looked at Wu Zhen coldly.

"What if we don't agree?"

Zhao Tianming asked in a low voice.

"Then we'll part ways, each going our own path!"

Jiang Chen shrugged indifferently.

The crowd fell silent, with their gazes occasionally sweeping toward the people from Wuyou Island.

Zheng Ping's expression changed, urgently saying, "Don't fall for his divisive tactics, if we unite, there's no need to fear them. Outside, our many Unity Realm elders also don't need to be afraid of the Wine-crazed Sword Emperor. But if we fracture, they might take us down one by one!"

"Divisive tactics?"

Jiang Chen sneered: "Didn't I present two options?"

"I agree to Young Master Jiang choosing one item first!"

A voice called out as a young man stepped forward to Jiang Chen, cupping his fists and bowing: "I am Pang Guang from the Canghai Trade Alliance."

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