I Have a Golden Crow

Chapter 1074 - 675: Empress Huangtu (2)

Du Yu said, "I’ll go line up. You two go back to the car first or rest in the Peach Blossom Realm."Li Mengnan felt a bit embarrassed, "Du Yu..."

"Hehe." Du Yu chuckled, "It seems quite effective. What if Teacher Li really reconciles with your uncle?"

"I’d have to line up myself for that, with more sincerity." Li Mengnan refused, "You two go to the car."

Just as the trio was chatting idly, the surroundings suddenly quieted down a bit.

Lin Shiwei pinched the brim of her hat with one hand and turned her head to look.

They saw a squad of soldiers walk over and come to stand in front of the trio, saluting without saying a word.

This scene not only dumbfounded the tourists around but also left Du Yu and the others a bit bewildered.

All three were wearing hats and masks, a common enough look in a crowded tourist area and not conspicuous.

Of course, with the Yan Organization trio’s aura, someone observant could detect something even under heavy disguise.

But Du Yu really didn’t want to believe the soldiers recognized them just like that.

"May I ask what identity you wish to use to enter the Huangtu Temple?" the leading soldier inquired.

"Just ordinary tourists," Du Yu immediately replied, "and you are?"

"Please." The lead soldier did not explain, merely shifted a bit to the side as several other soldiers surrounded Du Yu and the others for protection.

The Yan Organization trio exchanged glances, hesitated for a moment, and then nodded.

Under countless watchful eyes, the squad surrounded the trio and left the ticketing area, heading straight for the Otherworld Gate.

A few people lining up at the Demon Tamer ticket window looked on with surprise.

They could naturally see these three were Demon Tamers, but why didn’t these three young people need to buy tickets?

Demon Tamers have to queue!

Even if there are only 5 or 6 people in front of the Demon Tamer window, it’s very hard to get a ticket.

Because there’s a limit on the number of Demon Tamers allowed inside the Huangtu Temple for cultivation!

Only when a Demon Tamer exits the Otherworld can another go in from outside.

This...

"What’s going on here? Are those three kids cutting the line?" One elderly Demon Tamer was displeased!

In the scorching summer, who wants to bake in the sun?

"This Demon Friend should say less. Since they’re young yet granted entry to Huangtu Temple, it’s clear their potential is substantial."

"The Otherworld at Huangtu Temple has never allowed line-cutting, it doesn’t matter whether you’re a Demon General or Emperor, you must follow the rules. So... this Demon Friend should stop talking."

"What do you mean? Are you telling me these three kids are the Seven Saints of Great Xia?"

"Um..."

Some Demon Tamers here were wildly speculating, while Du Yu and his group were led inside the Otherworld Gate.

"May I ask, who sent you to receive us?" Du Yu politely inquired, looking at the leading soldier ahead.

The soldiers remained stern, not saying a word. They saluted Du Yu and the others again and then took their leave.

This scene made the trio the most eye-catching figures at the gate!

Du Yu quickly lowered his head and led the two into the crowd.

The thick smell of incense lingered around, seeping through their masks into their noses.

In front of a large hall stood a massive stone incense burner, where numerous people were burning incense and praying, murmuring words.

In an instant, Du Yu and Lin Shiwei, in mutual understanding, glanced at Li Mengnan.

Li Mengnan got the hint and hurriedly ran aside to buy incense.

"Don’t you have any wishes?" Lin Shiwei took Du Yu’s arm naturally and asked with a light smile.

"I have plenty of wishes." Du Yu also smiled, "For example, that we can safely return after visiting the Ashen Continent again."

"Little friend, you may as well pray, three feet above is Divine." Suddenly, an old voice came from beside him.

In surprise, Du Yu turned to look at his side.

It was an old woman, kind-eyed and kind-faced, dressed very simply.

There are only a few in the world who know the meaning of ’Ashen Continent,’ he didn’t think she understood his words.

But this unfamiliar old woman...

Did she really offer three sticks of incense to Du Yu?

Lin Shiwei furrowed her brow slightly and reached out to take the incense from the woman’s hand, while the old woman maintained a natural smile under the authoritative stare of the girl.

At this moment, Lin Shiwei heard Du Yu’s words and was utterly astonished.

Du Yu: "Old lady, why don’t you have a heartbeat?"

"Hehe." The old woman chuckled softly, pressing her palms together in a slight bow before turning and leaving.

A gentle breeze blew, and the incense smoke in the burner drifted away in wisps.

That slightly hunched figure vanished into the crowd as the smoke cleared.

Lin Shiwei’s hand revealed a layer of Demon Soul: "She’s not human?"

"Yeah, the Golden Crow Saint told me," Du Yu responded with his own Demon Soul.

In broad daylight, the incense was flourishing.

The crowd was dense, and it was the scorching summer, yet Lin Shiwei felt a hint of chill.

From the moment the soldiers suddenly appeared and led them inside, to encountering this mysterious old woman, everything felt a bit eerie.

Lin Shiwei’s heart stirred: "Could it be Elder Langao? Does she know we’ve arrived?"

Du Yu pondered for a moment and nodded: "It’s very possible."

Such a powerful method indeed could be her!

Upon hearing this response, Lin Shiwei’s expression turned peculiar: "Could it be... Empress Huangtu is really Elder Langao?"

Du Yu: "..."

It’s possible!

"I’ve finally found you," Li Mengnan returned, handing out incense, "Hey? Where did Third Sister get the incense from?"

"A kind-hearted person gave it," Du Yu replied, taking the incense the girl handed over, saying to Lin Shiwei, "Let’s graciously accept it."

If it’s really Elder Langao who wants to light incense, then we should oblige.

No, that’s not right!

The Huangtu Temple has such a large number of visitors, does the elder really need these few sticks of incense? What a joke!

Could it be that Elder Langao is conveying a certain philosophy to me?

The more he thought about it, the more Du Yu found the world bizarre!

This trip to Huangtu Temple undoubtedly opened the door to a new world for him.

Mmm... If the speculation is correct, then this old elder’s divine attribute is truly overwhelming.

Could she have become a Saint through this?

Du Yu had seen Demon Taming Saints before, though the elders were all of celestial demeanor, and truly qualified to be revered by all.

But Elder Feng, Elder Mo, and others weren’t "divine" to this extent, were they?

Du Yu’s thoughts wandered as he walked with the two women, stopping here and there, visiting each temple along the way.

Du Yu and Lin Shiwei were considered visitors, while Li Mengnan bowed at each temple, except for a theater, which she skipped.

It seemed the girl really didn’t want to shuttle between her parents~

The scale of Huangtu Temple was far larger than Du Yu had imagined; it already appeared grand from the outside.

But now inside, Du Yu even felt a bit lost.

Luckily, the layout of Huangtu Temple was orderly. Finally, the trio arrived at the earthen steps before the "Step by Step to Heaven" main hall.

"Oh my God," Li Mengnan whispered, looking up at the vast main hall that connected heaven and earth.

At this moment, people ascended and descended the earthen steps toward the sky, the scene was quite spectacular.

If it were shrouded in fog, it might truly give people an illusion, as if people were descending from the heavens.

"Let’s go up and take a look," Du Yu said as he stepped onto the ascent, with the two following closely behind.

After a while, they finally reached the main hall area, where the incense in the large brazier before the gate was incredibly abundant.

Through the wide-open doors of the hall, the massive statue, towering over ten meters, inspired awe in people’s hearts.

On their journey, Du Yu and others had seen many divine statues, but compared to those within the hall, they were markedly different.

It wasn’t just the size but the aura.

Especially the majestic Empress Huangtu in the beautiful Phoenix Crown at the center, her regal demeanor on full display.

Though she looked kind and benevolent, there was a solemn aura, causing Du Yu’s heart to tremble slightly.

"Oh my heavens," Li Mengnan shrank her neck, not daring to look directly at the divine statue anymore.

Even from afar, she felt a deep fear.

More eerily, this pressure seemed to affect only Du Yu and Li Mengnan, who were Demon Tamers.

The surrounding ordinary tourists, although full of respect, were not subjected to such substantial pressure.

Du Yu murmured, "This is not a divine entity."

"Shh," Lin Shiwei squeezed Du Yu’s hand, quickly reminding him, considering there were so many devout people around.

Du Yu exhibited his Demon Soul in his palm: "This isn’t even a divine statue; it’s a living creature."

Lin Shiwei pursed her lips, clearly realizing something.

Du Yu peered into the hall, gazing straight ahead, carefully feeling the unique sense of oppression.

This feeling, he had experienced in front of the Celestial Cyan Porcelain!

The Empress Huangtu in the hall...

is a Supreme!