Chapter 154: Walking the Path of the Undying Emperor

"Water Demon Beast?"

A thought suddenly stirred in Zhang Xuan's heart; the simplest and most convenient way to practice the Indestructible Heavenly Art and walk a path different from the Ruthless Great Emperor was not to create a heavenly art that was not inferior to hers.

In the original work, Yaoguang had always wanted to walk such a path, but unfortunately, he never fully succeeded until his death, and in the end, he was still spinning in circles between the Swallowing Heaven Demonic Art and the Indestructible Heavenly Art.

Although he approached the achievement of the Chaos Body, he ultimately failed to defy the heavens and become a Great Emperor in Ye Fan's era, his soul breaking at the stage of Alternative Enlightenment.

Instead, the opportunistic method was to absorb the powerful Origins of different worlds; in this way, one could naturally walk a different path.

After all, to walk a path is to walk a path different from the Ruthless Great Emperor; in the Zhetian World, whether it is the Swallowing Heaven Demonic Art or the Indestructible Heavenly Art, it is difficult to break away from her path, and the end result is inevitably the condensation of ten thousand kinds of Origins to achieve the Chaos Body.

Swallowing the top-tier Origins of other worlds and then walking other paths—such a path is one that only Zhang Xuan can walk.

Others had better honestly create a powerful cultivation technique and walk their own path; after all, in the Zhetian Universe, to rush to another world, one must at least reach a very profound realm of the Great Emperor, and have walked a long distance on the path of the Red Dust Immortal.

Only then can one forcibly pierce through the World Barrier and go to the Immortal Realm or a world that is like a fragment before the Immortal Domain.

For characters in the Zhetian World, it is easier to honestly create a brand-new scripture and step onto a brand-new path, but for Zhang Xuan, there is no need for that.

Powerful Origins are often matched by powerful strength, but because the levels of worlds differ, strength that reaches the ceiling in one world might still be very weak in another; therefore, Zhang Xuan felt that going to the Xianjian World to trouble the Water Demon Beast could be considered a good thing.

"Being able to suppress the turmoil of that time, letting the Water Demon Beast pass away directly, and also being able to obtain a powerful Origin—why not do it?"

Before this, Zhang Xuan had absolutely no intention of targeting the Water Demon Beast; it was not that he looked down on its Origin, but that to him previously, the Xianjian World was still quite powerful.

He felt he might not be a match for the Sword Saint or the Moon Worship Sect Leader, and going to kill the Water Demon Beast might not necessarily result in success, but now, Zhang Xuan had full confidence.

"The most top-tier demon beast birthed by a world, which in a certain sense represents a certain Water-element rule, a powerful existence that required a descendant of Nuwa to sacrifice their life to suppress rather than kill—it would be excellent material for me to practice the Indestructible Heavenly Art."

Zhang Xuan was moved and decided that if he had time later, he would stop by the Xianjian World and kill that Water Demon Beast on the spot.

Zhang Xuan: 【Easy, easy. Once I stabilize my current strength, I will go over and help you slaughter that Water Demon Beast.】

Being invited by others to go to a world to slay demons and eliminate evil, especially when it is an existence with a very powerful Origin, Zhang Xuan was quite happy.

Water Demon Beast, you have already brought death upon yourself!

"I do have to go, but it's not that stable yet. The Immortal Platform Second Layer realm is already considered very strong, but it's only just reached Tier 5; I might be evenly matched with the Moon Worship Sect Leader. I'll wait until I climb to a higher realm within the Tier 5 domain, or touch upon Tier 6, before I go to fight it. Better to play it safe first."

Zhang Xuan was not very panicked.

It is not too urgent at the moment; after all, he has already gained a great backer in the Zhetian Universe, and his strength will soon advance by leaps and bounds.

He would not need to wait too long to obtain the body of a Great Saint Body, and at that time, he could use the body of the Great Saint Body to assist his cultivation, while simultaneously using figures like Gai Jiuyou to collect the Strongest Bloodline Optimization Fluid, refining a 3rd or 4th turn optimization fluid to make his strength advance by leaps and bounds, quickly entering the realm of Dao-Severing, or even approaching the Saint realm.

With the full story of Covering the Sky, the cards in Zhang Xuan's hand were numerous, and his strategy was quite stable.

"Hmm, since I am holding up the banner of the Human Race to suppress the Dark Turmoil, the top priority now is to enhance the strength of the Human Race as much as possible."

"That Great Saint far away in the Central Plains should be Transforming into the Dao within these two years. It's not easy for the Demon Race to find them there, as the Demon Race has been developing their sphere of influence in the Eastern Region for years and is not over there. As for the royal family of the Central Plains, I am not familiar with them. Rather than letting others search slowly—and in case this Great Saint doesn't want to be seen, others won't be able to see them—it's better to tell Gai Jiuyou and let him take another Nine-Turn Immortal Pill over to save them..."

Zhang Xuan silently made his upcoming plans.

With the strength of a figure who has achieved Alternative Enlightenment, wanting to find a Great Saint who has not yet tried their absolute best to hide is simply too easy.

And in the current environment, if this figure can cultivate to the Great Saint realm, extending their lifespan by several hundred or a thousand years would basically allow them to steadily step into the Quasi-Emperor realm, making the Human Race have one more Quasi-Emperor, which is a great thing for the overall environment.

"As for going to get the strongest divine objects, like the Taichu Life Stone, to refine the strongest bloodline optimization fluid, relying on myself to fight alone is not very stable. Even with Gai Jiuyou, it's not very stable, so I can pull in others."

Regarding this point, Zhang Xuan had a clear understanding.

No matter how strong he is, no matter how strong Gai Jiuyou is, they must eventually walk into the Forbidden Zone to obtain those strongest Divine Substances. Whether it is the Taichu Ancient Mine, the Undying Mountain, or the God Ruins, all contain the Divine Substances for refining the strongest bloodline optimization fluid.

If Gai Jiuyou walks in alone, there is still a possibility of risk, but if he is given a few more Extreme Dao Imperial Weapons, the risk will not be that great.

"This can be used as a backup plan."

Zhang Xuan silently calculated: "Given my relationship with the Demon Race, it is absolutely no problem to borrow an Extreme Dao Imperial Weapon now, but one Extreme Dao Imperial Weapon is not very secure; I have to think of another way."

Standing in Beiyu, Zhang Xuan quickly had a new idea.

"I can cooperate with the Desolate Ancient Jiang Family. The God King of that generation, Jiang Taixu, is currently in Purple Mountain. In this era, he has already achieved the Saint realm; it's just that if no one saves him, he will die in Purple Mountain."

My original plan was to go and quietly tell the Desolate Ancient Jiang Family to let them take an Extreme Dao Imperial Weapon and kill their way into Purple Mountain to save Jiang Taixu. Now that Gai Jiuyou is here, there is no need to be that troublesome.

I can directly tell the Jiang Family that we can take action, and let the Jiang Family bring the Extreme Dao Imperial Weapon for Gai Jiuyou to take into Purple Mountain to save the God King Jiang Taixu.

Of course, I can also let the Jiang Family take action directly, and after the God King Jiang Taixu is saved, I will take some Divine Substances that extend life to give to Jiang Taixu—just take a 'waste pill' of the Nine-Turn Immortal Pill."

Zhang Xuan perfected his plan in his heart; he didn't feel this plan was too difficult. In fact, he had too many cards. With Gai Jiuyou, wanting to do many things was very easy, and there was no need to be as calculating as he was at the beginning.

Many things could be manipulated, and it wouldn't be too difficult.

"In this way, with this favor, it won't be too difficult to borrow an Extreme Dao Imperial Weapon later. With two Extreme Dao Imperial Weapons, going deep into the Forbidden Zone, combined with Gai Jiuyou's strength of Alternative Enlightenment, I'm afraid the Ancient Supremes in the Forbidden Zone won't act casually. It should be relatively easy to obtain the corresponding Taichu Life Stone and other Divine Substances."

Zhang Xuan was calculating in his heart.

"Hmm, I can't just hog everything for myself. The Divine Substances obtained from the Forbidden Zone are often quite abundant and can refine a large amount of bloodline optimization fluid. I basically can't use it all by myself. Since that's the case, why not actively join forces with figures from the Desolate Ancient Families, let them revive their Emperor Sons, and use the bloodline optimization fluid together with their most outstanding figures?"

"In this way, they also have huge benefits, while the risk is mainly being taken by our side. I imagine they won't refuse; joining forces will make things even smoother."

Zhang Xuan finished his relevant plans, and his mood suddenly became pleasant.

Although he was practicing the Swallowing Heaven Demonic Art and the Indestructible Heavenly Art, Zhang Xuan had read Covering the Sky in his early years and still felt somewhat uneasy about the Dark Turmoil in it.

Whether it was the White-Clothed God King Jiang Taixu, or the later Jizi, as well as the Hengyu Great Emperor and Void Great Emperor whose bodies became sentient and died in the starry sky of the Universe, all made him feel uncomfortable in his heart. The death of Gai Jiuyou also made Zhang Xuan feel very uncomfortable.

"Now that I have come, and have the chance to start over, why can't I do it according to my own ideas? Practicing the Swallowing Heaven Demonic Art and the Indestructible Heavenly Art requires the most powerful Origins in the world, and requires the most special King Bodies and Divine Bodies. Then, in this world, whose physique can compare to a Great Emperor?"

"There are at least dozens of Ancient Emperors and Heavenly Venerables in the Forbidden Zone. Taking their Origins to practice the Swallowing Heaven Demonic Art will definitely allow me to reach an unimaginable level. Even the Ruthless Great Emperor wasn't this crazy back then; perhaps only the Undying Emperor can compare to me in some respects..."

Zhang Xuan felt ruthless in his heart, suddenly having endless fantasies.

"But I am not like that old schemer the Undying Emperor, who only chooses Great Emperors and Ancient Emperors in their old age, acting in the final years of their lives. A real man should directly pick a peak Great Emperor and have a fight. There are so many in the Forbidden Zone; I imagine it's enough for me to practice."

"Using dozens of Great Emperors and Ancient Emperors to boost me, I wonder what level I can reach?"

Zhang Xuan was still dreaming, while the flattery in the Chat Group was already ringing in his ears.

Meng Qi: 【Senior, Senior, come out and give some pointers, give some pointers! This junior is still polishing himself before the Outer Scene Realm. I haven't even reached number one on the Human Ranking yet, and you, Senior, have already climbed to Tier 5. It's enough to make one die of envy.】

Without a doubt, the only one who would say such things was the mischievous Meng Qi.

But to be honest, Meng Qi didn't need Zhang Xuan to give him any pointers at all. With Taishang Laojun personally building his foundation for cultivation, and Universe Light Fragments being swallowed into his body one by one, as long as Meng Qi's current realm, strength, and corresponding insights were sufficient, he could directly climb to Legend, or even touch upon Creation.

Meng Qi saying such things was purely for amusement.

And after Meng Qi said this, Xiong Ba followed closely behind.

Xiong Ba: 【Please provide some guidance, Senior. This junior also wishes to cultivate rapidly; if I achieve success, I will be eternally grateful.】

At the location of the World Association, Xiong Ba felt very apprehensive when he sent out this question.

He also greatly hoped to be able to cultivate rapidly, especially like Zhang Xuan, whose cultivation speed was simply as fast as lightning.

This was extremely attractive to a person like him, but he was afraid that Zhang Xuan would not fully reveal the secrets of this aspect to him, which would make him feel very uncomfortable.

Originally, he did not dare to ask, but seeing Meng Qi take the initiative to inquire, he followed right behind to ask as well.

Zhang Xuan: 【Easy to say, easy to say; this is not difficult.】

There are some things he can do that others would not find so easy to accomplish; this is a unique advantage inherent to the Shi Jie he resides in.

Zhang Xuan: 【Among the Group File, the fastest methods for cultivation are undoubtedly the Swallowing Heaven Demonic Art and the Indestructible Heavenly Art. These two techniques were created by a Heavenly Emperor in the world I reside in. They can swallow the Origin of others to cultivate rapidly; these are the two techniques I cultivate.】

【As long as there is a sufficiently powerful Origin to cultivate with, this technique can be said to have basically no threshold and no bottlenecks; once you start cultivating, you can soar straight to the heavens.】

Zhang Xuan: 【However, if you want to cultivate these two techniques, I estimate that the initial entry and subsequent stages of cultivation require being in the world I reside in; it is very difficult to enter the gate in other worlds.】

Xiong Ba glanced at the technique that required 25,000 points just for the cultivation method itself, swallowed his saliva, and was unable to speak.

Even if he sold all the cultivation techniques, spiritual pills, and miraculous medicines he currently possessed, it might not necessarily add up to 25,000 points.

At this point, he was starting to lose heart, but he was still somewhat unwilling to give up.

After all, if he used points to exchange, he could first exchange for a portion of the initial cultivation methods. If he really needed to enter the gate, he could also save up some points and, like Zhang Sanfeng, go to a higher-level world to first cultivate and enter the gate, then return to his own world later.

Xiong Ba: 【Then what about after entering the gate? Are there any standards or requirements for the Origin of powerful figures?】

Zhang Xuan: 【This is also not very difficult. The reason I was able to advance by leaps and bounds is because in the Long Dao of Chang Sheng Jie, I obtained the Origin of several Dragon Kings, which were just-hatched Dragon Eggs, and then in the world I reside in, I exchanged for the remains of a Saint...】

Xiong Ba did not understand, but he was greatly shocked.

Xiong Ba: 【Dragon Kings and Saints, what kind of things are those?】

Zhang Xuan: 【They aren't anything too extraordinary. If a Saint were to go to your world, I estimate they could directly burst your entire world. As for the Dragon Kings, if they grow up normally, they can become an Ancestor Dragon, which is the most top-tier powerful existence between heaven and earth.】

Xiong Ba still did not quite understand, but he roughly grasped that the things Zhang Xuan mentioned were all the most top-tier existences between heaven and earth.

The hope was becoming increasingly slim, but Xiong Ba had not completely given up; he gritted his teeth and continued to ask.

Xiong Ba: 【Then in the world I reside in, what kind of existences can be considered to have a powerful Origin that could help with the cultivation of the Indestructible Heavenly Art and the Swallowing Heaven Demonic Art?】

Before Zhang Xuan even needed to answer, Meng Qi took the initiative to interject.

Meng Qi: 【By my estimation, the Four Great Sacred Beasts should all meet this standard, but others would not be good enough.】

Xiong Ba's vision went black, and he gave up completely.

(End of this chapter)