Chapter 137

The stone slab was left by the Lingbao Heavenly Venerable; from it I obtained the Slay Immortal Formation Diagram, the Scripture of Saving People, and the Word-Formation Secret.

The Slay Immortal Sword Formation… the Scripture of Saving People… the Nine Secrets?!

Each of these three things was like a bolt from the blue; the shocked Black Emperor and a few others stood dazed, their heads almost exploding!

The Slay Immortal Formation Diagram can be considered an imperial weapon; when combined with the Four Slay Immortal Swords, it can even slay a Great Emperor, far surpassing ordinary imperial weapons. The Scripture of Saving People is renowned worldwide, the strongest means to counter the netherworld and all evil, essentially a natural nemesis.

As for the Word-Formation Secret, needless to say, as one of the Nine Secrets, aside from its creator, the Lingbao Heavenly Venerable, no one has ever been heard to master it.

Thus the Word-Formation Secret is among the most mysterious of the Nine Secrets, since no one has mastered it, and even people do not know what it does or which field it pertains to.

These three items are peerless treasures comparable to a Great Emperor's scriptures, their value incalculable! 'You… you're not joking, are you?'

The Big Black Dog's eyes stared wide like bronze bells, dreamlike and unreal, feeling utterly unreal.

These several things are existences comparable to a Great Emperor's scriptures; Elder Brother Yang, are you speaking the truth?

Duande felt his mouth dry, these things' value is immeasurable; casually placing any one of them outside would stir up a bloody storm! Even the ancient aristocratic families and all the holy lands fighting over them would not be surprised, for facing the Nine Secrets and imperial weapons, no force can remain calm.

Do I need to deceive you guys?

As the sound fell, a sudden clatter rang out, and a divine light shot from Yang Zhu's body, a splendid dao diagram unfurling across the sky.

The scroll trembled lightly, extreme imperial might permeated, a thread of killing sword intent descended, shocking and heart‑moving.

With a soft puff, the mountains below were instantly severed, collapsing into huge black holes that spewed dark light, flattening a radius of a hundred miles! 'Boundless Heavenly Venerable… this truly is the Slay Immortal Formation Diagram!'

Facing that dao diagram, Duande felt a chill run down his spine, his hairs stood on end, and his face turned deathly pale.

Clatter! The Slay Immortal Formation Diagram fell, unfurled, and encircled Yang Zhu, covered in dense imperial formation patterns, profound and unfathomable, invisible to any ancient Great Emperor.

Yang Zhu flicked his embroidered robe, and the Slay Immortal Formation Diagram returned to his body; only then did the vast imperial might dissipate.

Hehehe… five imperial weapons now: the Wushi Bell, the Xihuang Pagoda, the Heaven‑Swallowing…

The Big Black Dog cocked its head, its mouth corners stretching to the base of its ears, a lecherous grin on its face, its expression near madness, muttering in a voice only it could hear.

What are you muttering about, you dead dog?

Seeing this, Duande couldn't help but frown, leaning his ear closer to hear clearly.

Whoa… nothing!

After a chorus of ghostly wails and wolf howls, the Black Emperor shot out, swift as the wind, racing wildly around the shattered mountains.

Great Emperor, do you see this? The imperial heir has already gathered five imperial weapons…

He ran nonstop for several hundred miles, still unable to suppress his excitement, and later even his eyes turned red.

'What's wrong with the Black Emperor?' the Yaochi Holy Maiden worried, fearing the Black Emperor's emotions might go awry.

'It's fine; let him run a while and he'll be okay.'

Although Yang Zhu let the Black Emperor run wild, others couldn't hear its muttering, but he could hear it crystal clear, and he felt a touch of emotion.

His father had constantly confronted the Undying Heavenly Emperor; initially, to suppress the Purple Mountain, he didn't even bring the Wushi Bell, entering the strange world alone.

Yet he could single‑handedly hold back the three Undying Heavenly Emperors, even with the Undying Heavenly Blade present.

Know that the Undying Heavenly Emperor has lived over a million years, gathered all Nine Secrets within himself, and has the Heavenly Blade and allies assisting him; his terrifying power is enough to make one gasp.

From this one can see how awe‑inspiring the Wushi Great Emperor was through the ages, truly deserving the title of invincibility! (Wushi Great Emperor: Rest assured, I have more than enough.) 'Undying Heavenly Emperor… I will surely slay you.'

Yang Zhu was confident that within at most two hundred years he would attain the Dao, then enter the strange world and vow to cleave the Undying Heavenly Emperor! After running a long while, the Big Black Dog was panting exhausted, its lolling tongue hanging as it came back, collapsing on the ground and gasping violently.

Woof!

When Yang Zhu gave him a fist‑sized divine source, this guy instantly revived to full health, clinging to the divine source unwilling to let go.

'The Word‑Formation Secret is the pinnacle of formation arts; mastering it, I wouldn't dare claim to be first after the ancient era, but crushing the present age is more than enough.'

Yang Zhu gently stroked the Black Emperor's silk‑like fur, acknowledging its formation prowess all along, though sometimes it was a bit unreliable…

'Little Black, today I will transmit the Word‑Formation Secret to you; grasp it quickly, and after I slay Wang Teng, we will enter the Undying Mountain.'

Woof! Good!

Upon hearing that the Nine Secrets would be passed to him, the Big Black Dog panted like an ox, its excitement beyond words! One person and one dog chose a secluded spot; Yang Zhu began teaching the Nine Secrets, and the Black Emperor's formation prowess proved outstanding, mastering it in less than two days.

'So this is the Nine Secrets… indeed formidable!'

The instant the Word‑Formation Secret was mastered, the Black Emperor's formation path underwent an immediate qualitative leap, repeatedly praising it.

'What kind of world is this, where even an immortal holy land might not possess a Nine Secret, yet this dead dog has mastered two… truly a damn Boundless Heavenly Venerable!'

The scoundrel Daoist was so envious he wanted to cry, feeling he wasn't even as good as a dog.

Hmph!

Hearing that, the Big Black Dog unusually didn't argue with him; stout as an ox, it proudly lifted its head, walking with a wobble, pacing back and forth in front of Duande.

Let's go, to the Northern Region to slay Wang Teng.

Wang Teng had been clamoring in the Northern Region for days; those unaware even thought Yang Zhu dared not respond.

That day, the few of them set out, carving a domain gate that began to traverse the void.

Northern Region.

Divine City, as the first city on this scarlet plain, no one knows how many ages it has stood.

Within the city dwell many major powers; celestial pavilions and jade towers stand in rows, resplendent with gold and brilliance, utmost luxury; the cultivators coming and going are mostly strong individuals.

Already extraordinarily lively, Divine City became even more bustling with the arrival of the Northern Emperor Wang Teng.

'The strongest youth of the Northern Plains wants to challenge the Holy Body Dao Embryo; one can imagine how shocking that scene will be—I can't wait!'

'Too bad, about a month has passed and there's still no trace of Yang Zhu.'

Wang Teng had proclaimed a month ago that he would determine victory or defeat with Yang Zhu, yet the latter never appeared, giving no reply.

'Perhaps, like before, the Holy Body Dao Embryo has entered seclusion again; after all, he's always been mysterious.'

People were discussing it, but no one thought Yang Zhu was afraid; whoever had seen him would be conquered by his strength and demeanor.

Suppressing the youth of the Eastern Wasteland says it all! 'The Holy Body Dao Embryo has responded; it will arrive at Divine City soon!'

That day, news arrived from the Southern Region; instantly Divine City trembled and the Northern Region boiled over!

(End of Chapter)