Chapter 163: Sealing the Entrance

"Senior... senior, it's a misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding!"

"That wisp of soul, claiming to be the Profound Dark Dao Sovereign, now shrunk in a corner of Li Zhangsheng's sea of consciousness, trembled violently, no longer retaining even a trace of its former bewitching menace!"

"Before him, that towering white-clad phantom, like a heavenly deity, merely emanating its intangible pressure, was almost enough to crush this wisp of his remnant soul!!"

"Inheritance, I'll give it to you, all of it! The items in my storage ring can also be given to you! I only beg the senior to spare my life!"

"The old man's remnant soul was about to cry from fright, left only with the instinct to survive!"

"He had lived too long, so long that he had already forgotten the taste of death; now, facing Li Zhangsheng's unfathomable sea of consciousness, he realized he had kicked an incredibly hard iron plate!"

"Body snatching? Or taking over a magpie's nest?"

"Li Zhangsheng's divine sense overlooked the Profound Dark Dao Sovereign, yet the corner of his mouth curled into a cold arc:"

"Since you've come knocking on your own, I won't refuse."

"With a thought from Li Zhangsheng, the mighty power of his soul and spirit surged like a heavenly flood, instantly enveloping that wisp of azure remnant soul!"

"He showed no mercy whatsoever, directly beginning the forced refinement!"

"No, no!"

"Ah!!"

"The Profound Dark Dao Sovereign screamed in terror, wanting to flee but unable to!"

"Although the Profound Dark Dao Sovereign is nothing but a remnant soul, its essence is still that of a peak Dao Sovereign realm existence, and the soul power and Dao resonance it contains are extremely pure!"

"Even if it were an ordinary Dao Lord realm cultivator, even if they managed a lucky counterkill, refining this remnant soul would still take months or even years of effort, and a slight mistake would cause them to be backlashed by the resentment within the remnant soul!"

"But who is Li Zhangsheng?"

"Refine!"

"With a soft shout from Li Zhangsheng, the azure remnant soul had no chance to struggle, and it melted away bit by bit in the brilliant golden light!"

"Refined in an instant!!"

"Immediately thereafter, a profound and obscure scripture information, like a brand, appeared deep in his mind."

"The 'Profound Dark True Scripture', a peak Dao Sovereign realm cultivation method; those who master it can command life and death, govern the netherworld, and are near immortal!"

"And there are its three supporting top-secret techniques, the Netherworld Three Absolutes!"

"First Absolute: 【Netherworld Soul Refining Technique】, a skill that enhances divine sense; instantly, Li Zhangsheng mastered this skill, possessing the divine-sense coverage range of a Dao Sovereign realm expert."

"Now the entire tomb cavern lies within his divine-sense coverage!"

"His divine-sense coverage has greatly increased!"

"Second Absolute: 【Netherworld Phantom Step】, a teleportation skill, also a means of peak Dao Sovereign realm experts; in this Yuan Zhi Sheng Tu, a single teleport can reach thousands of light-years…"

"Third Absolute: 【Netherworld Ghost Hand】, an attack skill, its coverage can also reach thousands of light-years!"

"All of this was completed in the blink of an eye."

"From the remnant soul's invasion, to its refinement, to mastering the inheritance, the whole process took no more than ten breaths!"

"Li Zhangsheng opened his eyes; after he refined the remnant soul of the Profound Dark True Sovereign, the skeleton inside the coffin also turned to ashes and vanished!"

"Li Zhangsheng now possesses the divine-sense coverage, speed, and attack range of a Dao Sovereign realm cultivator!"

"Of course, his strength is many times greater than that of a peak Dao Sovereign realm cultivator, though his effective range is comparable to that of a peak Dao Sovereign."

"In other words, within his attack range, he is invincible!"

"Li Zhangsheng, you... alright?" Xia Yu looked at Li Zhangsheng with some concern!!

"That old man's remnant soul earlier was clearly not a good sort; obviously he intended to possess a body, yet Li Zhangsheng actually let him enter his own sea of consciousness?"

"One doesn't even know whether Li Zhangsheng is now possessed or still himself!"

"All right." Li Zhangsheng said with a light smile.

"Seeing that Li Zhangsheng felt the same as before, Xia Yu breathed a sigh of relief, 'You scared me to death; I thought that old ghost had possessed you.'"

"What about that old ghost's remnant soul?"

"Already refined by me." Li Zhangsheng said, "including his memory inheritance; everything he knew is entirely in my mind."

"Congratulations, congratulations, this is indeed the inheritance of a peak Dao Sovereign realm expert, as strong as my father; you actually managed to refine his remnant soul, truly impressive." Xia Yu sincerely congratulated, Li Zhangsheng being her friend, she naturally felt happy for her friend gaining the inheritance!!

"Xia Jie frowned as he looked at Li Zhangsheng; this Li Zhangsheng is fundamentally an expert above the Dao Lord realm, likely a Dao Sovereign realm expert from elsewhere!"

"A Dao Sovereign realm expert from elsewhere obtaining the core opportunity of this tomb in the Dao Sovereign realm tomb cavern of Myriad Saint Sea is against the rules."

"After all, the four major superpowers have long stipulated that Dao Sovereign realm experts may not enter this tomb cavern."

"Now that Li Zhangsheng has obtained the tomb cavern's core opportunity, the four major superpowers will surely not let him take the inheritance away."

"Just then, at the entrance of this independent space, space violently twisted; several domineering auras accompanied by noisy voices broke in rudely!"

"This is the place, the source of the fluctuation!"

"The coffin, the core opportunity must be inside the coffin!"

"Someone got here first?!"

"Charging at the front were two sea demons with mighty auras!"

"On the left, one with a human body and a dragon head, covered in fine blue scales, wielding a water-dividing spear, is a powerhouse of the great sea demon empire 'Azure Scale Sea Empire', Ao Qing, a peak Dao Lord realm cultivator, his might formidable!"

"On the right, one with a larger build, dark blue skin covered in mysterious patterns, bearing a single horn, is the leader of the 'Profound Abyss Empire', Cang Ming, likewise a peak Dao Lord realm cultivator, his aura solemn and massive like a mountain!"

"Next, representatives of the superpower Ouyang Clan also arrived!"

"Leading them is a middle-aged man in golden robes, with a sinister countenance and eyes sharp as an eagle—namely, the Ouyang Clan's leader for this expedition, Ouyang Li, a peak Dao Lord realm cultivator, followed by several late Dao Lord realm experts, their killing intent surging."

"Last to enter were the members of the Xia Clan!"

"At the forefront was an old man with white hair and beard but spirited; this time, the leader of the Xia Clan's entry into the tomb cavern, Xia Hai, a peak Dao Lord realm cultivator!"

"He instantly saw Xia Yu and Xia Jie etc. inside, and was slightly surprised!"

"'Miss, how are you here?' Xia Hai looked at Xia Yu with some surprise; he naturally knew of Xia Yu's running away from home, but he never expected Xia Yu to have come to this tomb cavern, and seemingly to have entered its core before them!"

"'Uncle Hai, I'll tell you later.' Xia Yu said, 'Let's go, there's nothing left here!'"

"This..." Xia Hai blinked slightly, then turned his gaze to Li Zhangsheng beside the coffin.

"Who is this white-clad youth? He seems to have opened the coffin and obtained the core opportunity here." Xia Hai thought to himself.

The other three forces instantly focused their gazes on the opened, empty bronze coffin and the white-clad youth standing beside it!!

No matter how stupid they are, they naturally know… the inheritance has been taken!

It is in this white-clad youth's hand!

"You brat!" Ao Qing, whose temper was the most violent, stepped forward, his Dividing Water Spike pointing at Li Zhangsheng, his voice like thunder: "Hand over the inheritance, and I'll spare your life!"

Although Cang Ming did not speak, a faint light flickered in his dark-blue pupils, his aura locked onto Li Zhangsheng, and faint tidal illusions flickered around him, clearly ready to strike at any moment!

Greed practically solidified in Ouyang Li's eyes as he spoke in a sinister tone: "Your Excellency, your methods are impressive—you actually managed to obtain the Xuanming Dao Jun's inheritance before us."

"However, happiness shared is better than enjoyed alone; this opportunity should be shared by all who witness it."

"My Ouyang Family is willing to exchange a great treasure for it—what do you say?"

Though his words were courteous, the threat was self-evident.

Xia Hai quickly walked over to Xia Yu, asked a few questions in a low voice, and learned that Li Zhangsheng had brought them in and dealt with the bronze-armored soldiers along the way, leaving him even more doubtful!

He glanced at Li Zhangsheng, then at the three covetous forces, and said in a deep voice: "Master Li is a friend of my Xia family's young lady. Ladies and gentlemen, the inheritance goes to the destined; since Master Li has already obtained it, why insist?"

Of course, Xia Hai also had a little scheme: since this Li Zhangsheng is the young lady's friend, he could have her ask Li Zhangsheng to share the inheritance with the Xia family, which would amount to the Xia family obtaining it as well.

"Insist?" Ao Qing laughed wildly, "Old Man Xia, cut the act—might makes right. If this brat doesn't hand over the inheritance, today will be his death day!"

Cang Ming also spoke slowly, his voice like an undercurrent from the sea depths: "Hand over the inheritance, and you may live; otherwise, die."

His words were brief and to the point, yet his killing intent was icy.

Ouyang Li was even more direct toward Xia Canghai: "Old Man Xia, this person isn't from your Xia family, is he? This matter has nothing to do with your Xia family, right?"

"If you insist on protecting him, you'll be making an enemy of our three forces—have you considered that?"

Xia Hai's expression changed—if he had to face all three forces at once, he would have no chance of victory!

He looked at Li Zhangsheng, but saw him still in a dazed, absentminded state, as if their argument had nothing to do with him.

Xia Hai was about to say something when Xia Yu said, "All right, Uncle Hai, don't worry—Li Zhangsheng is fine. Let them fight over it if they can; as long as they have the ability."

Xia Yu still had confidence in Li Zhangsheng!

Xia Hai blinked slightly, for he knew that the Ouyang Family, the Azure Scale Sea Empire, and the Profound Abyss Empire—these three forces joining forces against a single person—no one could withstand them inside this tomb's cavern!

At the same time, Li Zhangsheng glanced lightly at Ao Qing, Cang Ming, Ouyang Li, and the others, as if looking at a few ants: "The inheritance is on me; if you're not afraid of death, feel free to come and take it!"

"Arrogant!" Ao Qing blinked, then flew into a rage: "Kill this brat first, then the inheritance goes to whoever is strongest!"

Ao Qing struck first, his Dividing Water Spike bursting with brilliant azure light, transforming into a ferocious jiao dragon that roared as it tore through space, lunging straight at Li Zhangsheng!

This blow could heavily injure a peerless Dao Lord!

Cang Ming almost simultaneously moved, pressing his hands forward as endless heavy water materialized from nothing, forming towering waves that surged from all directions to crush Li Zhangsheng, cutting off every retreat!

Ouyang Li's eyes hardened, and without hesitation he hurled a golden great seal that swelled in the wind, becoming a vast golden mountain that bore the awe-inspiring heavenly might to suppress all, smashing down upon Li Zhangsheng's head!

The three peak Dao Lord experts, together with the dozens of mid-to-late Dao Lord retainers behind them launching their attacks simultaneously—what tremendous might!

The entire starry space trembled, as if it would shatter completely in the next moment!

Xia Hai's expression shifted slightly as he instinctively shielded Xia Yu…

Yet, faced with this world‑destroying joint attack, Li Zhangsheng merely lifted his right hand lightly.

No hand seals, no incantations, no sign of any supernatural power being activated!

He simply pressed casually at the empty space before him!

Like brushing a speck of dust off his sleeve!

Time and space froze at that moment!

The roaring azure dragon, the towering heavy water, the descending golden mountain, and all the howling secret‑technique light torrents… at a distance of a hundred zhang from Li Zhangsheng, suddenly without warning, froze in mid‑air!

Immediately after, an endless terrifying force spread silently from the center of Li Zhangsheng's palm!

Boom! Boom! Boom…

Bursts of explosion sounds rang out!

One by one, they all turned into blood mist!

Ao Qing's ferocious expression froze on his face; he, along with his Dividing Water Spike and the azure‑dragon phantom he had summoned, vanished with a bang!

In Cang Ming's dark‑blue pupils, a look of extreme fear appeared for the first time, but he couldn't even cry out as his massive body and the endless Xuanming heavy water vanished with a bang!

The greed in Ouyang Li's eyes turned into boundless regret; he wanted to flee, but found he couldn't even move his thoughts, and promptly lost consciousness!

Not only them.

Behind them, the dozens of Dao Lord retainers from the Ouyang family and the two sea empires, the roaring sea monsters, the cultivators who had unleashed their magic treasures…

Everyone who had shown hostility toward Li Zhangsheng and taken part in the attack exploded into blood mist at the same moment!

Clean and thorough, to the last drop.

From the moment Li Zhangsheng raised his hand to when everything ended.

Just an instant!

The starry space fell into utter silence!

It was as if the three forces' mighty host and that world‑destroying attack had completely dissipated!

In the same spot, only Li Zhangsheng remained standing, his white clothes purer than snow, unstained by a speck of dust.

He slowly lowered his right hand, as if he had merely done something trivial.

Xia Hai froze in place, his mouth slightly open, his pupils contracted to the extreme, as if all the blood in his body had frozen!

The people of the Xia family behind him were all like clay and wooden statues!

Only Xia Yu and Xia Jie showed little change in expression, for they both knew Li Zhangsheng was a Dao Jun powerhouse!!

Before a Dao Jun expert, a Dao Lord is no more than an ant!

"A Dao Jun realm expert, how is that possible?" Xia Hai couldn't help but let out an exclamation, naturally seeing that Li Zhangsheng is a Dao Jun realm expert, "How did he get in?"

You should know, the four superpowers of Wan Sheng Hai have long had a regulation that Dao Jun realm experts are not allowed to enter this tomb cave dwelling, and each of the four superpowers has stationed a Dao Jun realm expert at the entrance of the tomb cave dwelling; as soon as a Dao Jun realm expert is detected entering, they will immediately stop them!

But that white-clad youth is clearly a Dao Jun realm expert, yet he has entered!!

"Let's go!" Li Zhangsheng glanced at Xia Yu and Huyan Que, "There's nothing left to see in this tomb cave dwelling."

Saying that, he took the lead and stepped out!

At the same time, the Ouyang family, Qinglin Sea Empire, and Xuan Yuan Empire's headquarters — among the group of cultivators that Li Zhangsheng had killed in the starry space earlier, some were merely avatars!!

The main bodies of those avatars immediately spread the news.

"A Dao Jun realm expert has entered that tomb cave dwelling and taken away its core inheritance treasure!"

"Certainly, he wiped us out in a snap of his fingers; only a Dao Jun realm expert could do that!"

"That person has some connection to the Xia family's miss, Xia Yu; I don't know if he's from the Xia family!"

In a moment, the head of the Ouyang family, the Qinglin True Lord of the Qinglin Empire, and the Xuan Yuan True Lord of the Xuan Yuan Empire all rushed to the entrance of that tomb cave dwelling, completely sealing it off...