Chapter 287: All Parties Stir, the Secret of the Immortal Clan

What! A half-emperor is going into seclusion!

The Martial King's expression changed slightly.

Just now, the Blade Emperor actually sent him a voice transmission, informing the Martial King that the Human Race's Three Emperors, starting from now, have all gone into seclusion.

What's going on?

Although the Martial King was somewhat puzzled, he also clearly knew that the Three Emperors' seclusion was never without cause.

After all, if the Three Emperors go into seclusion, the Human Race's situation becomes extremely difficult.

The reason the Human Race can still survive on the Myriad Races Continent is largely due to the Human Race's Three Emperors.

Three half-emperor realm powerhouses.

Looking across the entire Myriad Races Continent, only the Human Race possesses three half-emperors.

As for the other races, even the Three Races only have one half-emperor on the surface.

And now the sudden seclusion of the Three Emperors has made the Martial King feel slightly uneasy.

If the news hadn't leaked out, it would be fine, but once the Three Races learn of it, it'll be troublesome!

The Martial King's brows were tightly knit; he really didn't know why, at this moment, the Three Emperors would choose to go into seclusion.

After hesitating a moment, the Martial King took out a jade slip.

On the jade slip was etched a ferocious azure dragon, which unmistakably represented the Slay Dragon King.

The Martial King transmitted the message into the jade slip.

Soon, the jade slip trembled slightly, and a holographic projection was transmitted through it.

What's the matter?

A majestic voice sounded.

The Martial King said in a deep voice.

The Three Emperors have gone into seclusion.

I know.

The Slay Dragon King said calmly.

The Martial King stared, astonished, at the Slay Dragon King's projection.

You knew?

The Slay Dragon King nodded and then said, 'Rest assured, it's not a big deal. Not only the Three Emperors, but those three old fellows of the Three Races are also going into seclusion—you can rest easy on that.'

The Martial King's pupils contracted slightly.

He really hadn't expected that the emperor of the Three Races would also choose to go into seclusion at this time.

Seeing the Martial King's confused expression, the Slay Dragon King spoke slowly.

I've known about this for a while; rest assured, even if the Three Emperors aren't around, those three old fellows won't make a move—if they did, they'd suffer a loss.

The Martial King still didn't understand and asked, 'What exactly is the reason, and how does it relate to the previous heavenly-earthly portent?'

The Slay Dragon King gave the Martial King a deep look, then spoke slowly.

Su Yu has broken through to the transcendent realm.

I sensed it; the source of this portent is in Hidden Dragon City, and I've already guessed as much.

You've guessed it, yet you're still asking me—Martial King, surely you don't remain ignorant of some secrets?

The Slay Dragon King said irritably.

The Martial King's eyes narrowed: 'You mean... the Dao seal has ended?'

The Slay Dragon King nodded.

Since the decline of antiquity, the Dao of the Myriad Races Continent has been sealed; in modern times, countless experts have entered the half-emperor realm but stalled.

To break the Dao's seal, one needs a key...

And that key is the Arhat Golden Body!

The Slay Dragon King's low voice echoed throughout the room, and the Martial King's expression tightened slightly.

Therefore, Su Yu's breakthrough to transcendence shattered the Arhat Golden Body in this life, becoming the key to opening the Dao seal of heaven and earth.

That can be said.

The Slay Dragon King said lightly.

No wonder, when Su Yu was still in the Organ Tempering Realm, the talent he displayed caused the Myriad Races to expend great cost to construct the Myriad Races Passage; and after Su Yu broke through the golden body, he actually never faced an assassination—it turns out the Myriad Races' plan was here.

The Martial King is indeed a smart person; through this point, he instantly understood many things.

The Slay Dragon King sighed and said.

That's right; when the Divine Emperor descended upon Slay Dragon City, the reason for his retreat wasn't only my doing, but also that of my third disciple!

The Slay Dragon King felt somewhat moved.

He did not speak of this matter.

Although my earlier strike was enough to threaten the Divine Emperor, it still wasn't enough to make him retreat.

The reason the Divine Emperor retreated still lies with Su Yu.

Whether it's the Human Race's Three Emperors or the Three Races' emperor, they are both clear on one point.

The Arhat Golden Body is the key to opening the heaven-and-earth seal; to open the seal via the Arhat Golden Body, they must let Su Yu ascend to the transcendent realm, shatter the golden body, thereby opening the seal.

Thus, the Divine Emperor retreated.

Moreover, on the Earth Ranking, Su Yu's name is firmly ranked third, yet he still manages to survive to Hidden Dragon City.

This also explains much.

Back then, it wasn't time for them to act; they were waiting, waiting for Su Yu to break through.

And now, they have waited until this moment.

Just like the words the Divine Emperor once left for Su Yu in Mie Long Cheng.

"I look forward to your breaking through the Transcendent Realm."

In fact, that precisely confirms this point.

They are waiting for Su Yu.

"Su Yu has now broken through, and although the emperor of the Three Races has also begun secluding himself, preparing to assault the Imperial Realm, Su Yu's safety…"

The Martial King hesitated for a moment and asked.

The Slay Dragon King slightly furrowed his brows.

"That, indeed, is a problem. Logically, in Qian Long City, unless the myriad races spend a great price to invade Qian Long City, Su Yu's safety would not be an issue."

"But I'm only afraid of the Human Race's female …!"

"Su Yu broke through with an Arhat Golden Body; whether in talent or potential, he is top‑tier. Although the Dao's seal has now ended, if Su Yu can continue to grow, Daxia may soon have another Imperial Realm strongman."

"On this point, you command the entire Martial Artists Association; you must be clear about it."

The Slay Dragon King gave the Martial King a deep look and said in a low voice.

The Martial King nodded.

"Alright, I understand, I should make some preparations now."

The Martial King waved his hand.

The Slay Dragon King's projection also dissipated in the room.

The Martial King sat on the sofa, remained silent for a long time, then picked up the phone and dialed a number.

After a moment, a deep, resonant voice came from the other end of the line.

"Hello!"

The Martial King said lightly.

"It's me, Martial King…"

Myriad Races Continent, Immortal Race Territory.

At the very center of the Immortal Race Territory, beside a huge lake.

There stood a thatched cottage, quietly perched on the lakeshore.

The whole world seemed extremely tranquil, like a fairyland.

A faint mist rose slowly from the lake.

It also shrouded this realm with a layer of mysterious veil.

The cottage door opened slowly.

A gaunt old man stepped out slowly; unlike the Human Race, his ears were slightly pointed.

And this man was unmistakably the Immortal Race's emperor.

Immortal Emperor!

The Immortal Emperor staggered weakly to the lakeside, looking like a man on the brink of death, exuding a strong aura of decay.

He reached the lake, his gaunt fingers lightly brushed the water, sending ripples across the surface.

"The Dao's seal has ended...."

The Immortal Emperor muttered to himself.

However, in the next instant, the calm lake surface suddenly boiled.

The previously crystal‑clear water instantly turned pitch‑black, as if poisoned.

Gurgle gurgle!!

In the lake's center, a vortex emerged.

Gradually, a mass of black mist rose slowly from the vortex.

Within that black mist, a pair of crimson eyes slowly opened, and within those eyes seemed to emanate an extremely ferocious aura.

"Heh heh heh, the Dao's seal has ended. Now on the Myriad Races Continent everyone can achieve the Imperial Realm. Have you thought it through?"

The being in the mist let out a strange laugh and looked at the Immortal Emperor.

The Immortal Emperor gave the strange man a casual glance, then said.

"You've lived in my Immortal Race Territory for hundreds of years, and you still haven't recovered?"

"Hmph, the Immortal Race?"

The strange man sneered.

"A place so barren that even birds don't poop, and you think it can be an Immortal Race? Not to brag, even if the Myriad Races Continent gave me all its resources, I might still not regain my full strength."

"Your side's world essence is too low‑level."

The strange man said disdainfully.

The Immortal Emperor looked calmly at the strange man; even though he was belittled as worthless, he did not get angry, but spoke softly.

"I may not know where you came from, but having lived in my Immortal Race for so long, you should at least pay some rent, right?"

The strange man gave the Immortal Emperor a deep look.

"Heh heh heh, it is your honor that I reside here; rent? Isn't it just that you want to break through the Imperial Realm? I will help you."

The Immortal Emperor's drooping eyelids snapped open, and a powerful surge burst forth from his body.

Boom—!!!

The fierce aura instantly raised the entire lake into raging waves.

"Is that true?"

Then the Immortal Emperor reined in his aura again and said lightly.

The strange man let out a weird laugh.

Believe it or not, your life origin has come to an end; without my help, you simply cannot break through to the Emperor Realm.

After the stranger smiled, he slowly sank into the lake.

Think it over well; when you figure it out, come to the center of the lake to find me!

With the stranger's disappearance, the entire lake surface returned to its previous calm and gentle state.

The Immortal Emperor just stood there quietly at the lakeside, his gaze lingering on the spot where the stranger had been.

That stranger has lived here since he was born; only after he inherited the Immortal Emperor's position was he informed of this person's existence.

Regarding such an existence, the Immortal Emperor still harbored some apprehension in his heart.

But now the blockade of the Great Dao has ended, and his life origin is also scarce; relying solely on himself, it is difficult to break through.

That is why he thought of this person.

I don't know how long passed, but the Immortal Emperor's body finally moved.

He stepped to the center of the lake, gazing into the water below, yet beneath it was merely a clear expanse.

My time is short; for the sake of the entire Immortal clan, this emperor will trust you once more!

The Immortal Emperor murmured, took a deep breath, and walked into the water beneath.