Chapter 127

I have already obtained a fragment of the Great Emperor's formation pattern from the headquarters; when the time comes, after the ancient inheritance secret realm opens, I will send Mu Yunhai and them and Ye Chen and others elsewhere, to divide and kill them!

Hearing this, Luo Yunyang and the others all gave a cold smile: 'This time, we will definitely make the Grand Dao Sect remember this lesson!'

The Thirteenth Elder flicked his finger, and a spiritual power map appeared before everyone.

This is precisely the expanse of heaven and earth where the ancient inheritance secret realm lies!

The Thirteenth Elder's face grew solemn: 'The Hall Master Duanhunsheng has already issued an order; this time we must slay Mu Yunhai and his party, leaving none alive! Give the Grand Dao Sect a lesson!'

Everyone nodded, 'Yes, sir!'

The Fourteenth Elder spoke in a low voice, pointing at the spiritual power map: 'When the time comes, we will act in two waves. The first wave will kill Ye Chen's top-tier Zhuan Chuan Di Zi; the second wave will kill Mu Yunhai and all the peak masters.'

Luo Yunyang said, 'Fourteenth Elder, it is said that Ye Chen has a guardian behind him; we cannot afford to be careless.'

The Fourteenth Elder chuckled lightly, 'It's merely a quasi-Emperor guardian; to avoid complications, we will directly send out three two-star Great Emperors.'

Luo Yunyang shook his head, 'Fourteenth Elder, I still feel this is improper. Let me go and kill Ye Chen and the others! If Mu Yunhai possesses some supreme secret technique and rescues Ye Chen and company, our plan would fail.'

The Fourteenth Elder frowned, falling into deep thought.

He naturally knew that Luo Yunyang wanted to personally slay Ye Chen to avenge his son Luo Feng!

However, Luo Yunyang's words do make some sense.

After all, Mu Yunhai is a five-star Great Emperor; if he chooses to rescue Ye Chen and the others, abandoning the peak masters, then three-star and two-star Great Emperors would be like ants before him, utterly unable to do anything but wait for death!

Now, they have already summoned the Great Emperors of the branch halls from the Ten Provinces.

The Fourteenth Elder secretly thought: besides him and the Thirteenth Elder, there are now two six-star Great Emperors and three five-star Great Emperors.

This time, there is absolutely no need for him and the Thirteenth Elder to take action!

Each of the two six-star Great Emperors could slay Mu Yunhai!

Thinking of this,

The Fourteenth Elder looked at Luo Yunyang: 'Alright! You take those few people and go kill the Grand Dao Sect's Zhuan Chuan Di Zi!'

Luo Yunyang clasped his hands in salute: 'Thank you, Fourteenth Elder, for fulfilling my wish! Rest assured, whenever I act, I will surely kill them!'

Next.

The Thirteenth Elder and the Fourteenth Elder arranged this plan properly.

They two need not take action!

If we disturb the Cangxuan Old Ancestor and the Tianxing Old Ancestor, they can still act later!

Soon.

Numerous Great Emperors of the Tianluo Palace traversed the void and descended near the inheritance secret realm.

More than ten Great Emperors concealed their auras and lay in ambush.

Luo Yunyang said coldly, 'It seems we still need to wait a while. Who knows when this inheritance secret realm will open?'

The gray-robed Great Emperor beside him pointed at the Grand Dao Sect's station and sneered, 'No need to rush. Look, Mu Yunhai hasn't even noticed us.'

Luo Yunyang clenched his fists, gritted his teeth, eyes bloodshot: 'I truly wish this inheritance secret realm would burst open right now, so I can kill that little scoundrel Ye Chen! I will not let him die easily; I want him to endure endless torment, unable to live or die.'

The gray-robed Great Emperor said, 'Hall Master Luo, you need not be anxious either! We are waiting for the secret realm to open, while the Grand Dao Sect is waiting for death.'

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Grand Void Sect.

Qin Family's Old Ancestor Qin Wuyang, accompanied by Nangong Baixue, traversed the void and descended directly.

They went straight to the Grand Void Peak.

Grand Void Peak pierces the clouds, layers of mist swirl about, the essence of heaven and earth gathers; numerous cave dwellings are draped in radiant divine light, the rich spiritual power almost condensing into substance, diffusing between heaven and earth.

At the summit of Grand Void Peak stand several massive ancient palaces, resplendent with gold and azure, shimmering Dao patterns flowing like stars, appearing as celestial palaces lofty in the heavens.

Boom!

Qin Wuyang and Nangong Baixue landed before the ancient palace.

Yuan Qingzi and Sect Master Wei Qianhan immediately came out, their faces solemn.

Sect Master Wei Qianhan said, 'I have already heard of Qin Xiao's matter. This time, many followers of our sect's Qin Xiao likewise have their life tablets shattered and their soul lamps extinguished!'

Yuan Qingzi said, 'Daoist Qin Wuyang, please enter the hall for a discussion.'

Qin Wuyang nodded.

Nangong Baixue began to cry at just the right moment, clear tears streaming down her face.

Sect Master Wei Qianhan sighed, 'Baixue, I will summon your master for you.'

Soon, Yunyang Dan Sheng stepped into the hall.

Nangong Baixue knelt directly before Yunyang Dan Sheng.

Thud!

She tugged at Yunyang Dan Sheng's robes, wailing bitterly, 'Master, you must vindicate me! My husband Qin Xiao was surely killed by that trash Ye Chen! You must avenge Qin Xiao!'

For a moment, Nangong Baixue's weeping shook the heavens, like sobs and lamentations.

Yuan Qingzi and the others all slightly furrowed their brows.

Yunyang Dan Sheng flicked his sleeve, a stream of divine light poured into Nangong Baixue's body; she instantly went limp and fainted.

The scene grew quiet for a while.

Qin Family's Old Ancestor Qin Wuyang bowed respectfully to Yuan Qingzi: 'Daoist Yuan Qingzi, I have come this time to discuss the position of the Divine Son candidate.'

Yuan Qingzi frowned, 'Oh?'

Qin Wuyang said, 'Now Qin Wang has become the heir of my Qin family; his talent is not bad, though all these years he has been suppressed by Qin Xiao. In the secret realm, Qin Wang is still alive. If I am not mistaken, Qin Wang has already fused with Qin Xiao's soul, obtaining Qin Xiao's insights from the Grand Void Scripture, and can be considered half a disciple of our Grand Void Sect.'

Yuan Qingzi's eyes grew deep as he fell into contemplation.

Qin Wuyang produced a spatial ring and handed it to Yuan Qingzi: 'Daoist Yuan Qingzi, this also counts as an opportunity. I, representing the Qin family, can swear a heaven-and-earth oath that within three thousand years, the Qin family's holdings will cooperate solely with the Grand Void Sect! This is my sincerity as the Qin family.'

Yuan Qingzi received the spatial ring, probed it with his divine sense, and was slightly startled.

Qin Wuyang really went all out!

More than a dozen emperor-tier spiritual herbs, three imperial weapons, and nearly a million top-grade spirit crystals…

Yuan Qingzi said lightly, "Qin Wang entering our Supreme Profound Sect to compete for the divine son position is not impossible."

Upon hearing this, Qin Wuyang broke into a radiant smile.

The Yunyang Pill Saint cupped his hands in a bow, looked at Qin Wuyang, and asked, "Senior, how should the engagement between Nangong Baxue and Qin Xiao be handled?"

Qin Wuyang sighed, "That depends on Baxue. Baxue says she owes my Qin family too much and doesn't want to dissolve the engagement. This Qin Wang boy has always had feelings for Baxue. But, young people's affairs, we elders naturally won't interfere..."

The Yunyang Pill Saint frowned slightly, having already read between the lines.

Nangong Baxue had become a mere "object" shuttling between the two heirs.

She is still the heir's wife, but the heir is no longer the original one!

Yuan Qingzi waved his hand and said lightly, "This is a Qin family matter; our Supreme Profound Sect will not interfere. However, the Qin family is also a hegemon-level power, long enjoying some prestige in Nan Huang. Some things still need careful consideration."

Qin Wuyang said, "Thank you for the reminder, Dao friend."

Not long after.

Qin Wuyang took Nangong Baxue and left the Supreme Profound Sect, tearing through the void to return to the Qin family.

Regarding Qin Wuyang's proposal to renew the engagement between Qin Wang and Nangong Baxue, Baxue hesitated, saying, "Ancestor, give me time. My heart cannot hold two people at once."

Qin Wuyang nodded lightly, having heard Baxue's implied meaning.

She has already agreed to become Qin Wang's wife!

However, the matter cannot be rushed, lest other forces in Nan Huang criticize it.

Although this would disgrace the ancient Qin name, can the Taiyin Yuan Ti be wasted just for reputation's sake?

Qin Wuyang gazed into the void and let out a deep sigh.

For some reason, he always felt that the Qin family had a sense of impending storm, wind filling the tower.

He secretly contacted the Thirteen Elders of the Tianluo Hall and learned that the Tianluo Hall was already prepared to act against the Great Dao Sect.

Everything is ready; we only await the opening of the secret realm!

Seeing this, Qin Wuyang's face showed an icy expression: "Excellent! Excellent! Ye Chen must die! The Qingcheng Ye family must be annihilated!"

Ancient Legacy Secret Realm.

Martial Forge Tower, Heaven-Reaching Stairs!

Tens of thousands of steps soar into the sky, bursting with brilliant divine radiance, like an endless river rising from the earth and reaching the far shore of the starry heavens.

On the Heaven-Reaching Stairs, the Martial Forge Great Emperor's martial will constantly flows, emitting a scorching pressure; every cultivator stepping on the stairs feels a tremendous force pressing upon both flesh and soul.

At this moment.

Ye Chen was already far ahead!

He had already climbed eight thousand steps!

Ye Chen's white robe fluttered, his body enveloped in martial radiance, his whole person shining like a rising star.

With each step he took, a crackling sound erupted beneath his feet, like lightning intertwining, storms gathering; the power of the Wilderness Heaven Secret on his body operated on its own, resonating with the Martial Forge Tower.

Ye Chen's aura kept rising!

Behind Ye Chen, Liu Xuan, Luo Lingkong, and others could no longer keep up; they were all around the five-thousand-step mark.

They were already drenched in sweat and somewhat weak.

Fang Yan's golden light had dimmed somewhat; he panted and said, "Junior Brother Ye Chen, you're too fierce!"

Liu Xuan's eyes flowed, she gave a bewitching smile, "I never expected the Dao Resonance of the Bronze Ancient Hall to be right before us, yet we've already reached our limit!"

Luo Lingkong's sword intent was somewhat disordered; all the way he had been using his sword intent to oppose the Martial Forge Great Emperor's martial will.

But the stronger his sword intent became, the stronger the martial will grew!

Thus, Luo Lingkong found it even harder to proceed than Liu Xuan and the others!

Luo Lingkong looked up at Ye Chen; the Martial Forge Tower's power resonated with Ye Chen, making his steps ever easier.

This simply can't be compared!

Liu Xuan exhaled like orchids, her jade lips parting, "Quick, look—Junior Brother Ye Chen's aura is growing stronger; he's breaking through!"

Fang Yan slapped his thigh hard, "Ah! Can't compare! This is an opportunity unique to Junior Brother Ye Chen!"

Liu Xuan turned her gaze to the other monsters; they struggled to move, as if stuck in a mire.

Yao Huanhuan flashed a charming smile, watching Ye Chen's back, somewhat speechless, "Ye Chen, this guy is terrifying!"

The other Yao family disciples nodded, "Senior Sister, it seems we have no hope of seizing the opportunity of the Bronze Ancient Hall."

Now they are a hundred thousand eight thousand miles behind Ye Chen—willing but unable!

Disciples of the Supreme Profound Sect, Cangmu Academy, and other forces also shook their heads.

Everyone watching Ye Chen's back grew increasingly astonished.

Someone whispered, "Ye Chen is practically cheating! With each step we take, it feels like we bear a thousand-jin weight, but Ye Chen has the Martial Forge Tower's power backing him and even aids his breakthrough—this simply can't be matched!"

The crowd said, "Yeah! We have no fate to obtain the Great Emperor's inheritance and the Dao Resonance of the Bronze Ancient Hall!"

At this moment, among the crowd, Chen Zhangsheng's dozens of wooden puppet avatars fell into hesitation.

If we let Ye Chen continue ascending like this, the Dao Resonance of the Bronze Ancient Hall will already be his to claim!

If these puppets reveal their strength, they could easily surpass Ye Chen and seize the Dao Resonance of the Bronze Ancient Hall in one fell swoop.

The Martial Forge Great Emperor had not yet sensed his presence.

But.

As soon as Chen Zhangsheng had this thought, he felt a chill between his brows, as if an ominous premonition.

Suddenly, Chen Zhangsheng lifted his head to gaze into the void; he sensed the void reaching out, and Lu Xuan's trace of aura had already descended.

Chen Zhangsheng thought to himself, "This fellow Daoist doesn't intend to step onto the Martial Forge Tower?"

Lu Xuan did not conceal his aura, so the Martial Forge Great Emperor also sensed it.

The Martial Forge Great Emperor's eyes were icy cold, he sent a mental transmission to Lu Xuan, speaking in a sinister voice: "I never expected you to dare descend here!"

Lu Xuan did not respond, turning his gaze toward Ye Chen.

The Martial Forge Great Emperor roared, "I'm talking to you!?"

Lu Xuan ignored the Martial Forge Great Emperor, and secretly transmitted to Ye Chen: "I've arrived."

Ye Chen said, "Master, the Martial Forge Great Emperor says I am the predetermined inheritor."

Lu Xuan's mouth corner slightly rose, without exposing the Martial Forge Great Emperor.

He wanted to see how Ye Chen would respond.

Some lessons can only be bought with bloodshed.

Seeing Lu Xuan ignore him, the Martial Forge Great Emperor began to provoke him: "If you've got the guts, step into the Martial Forge Tower area and let's fight."

Lu Xuan said, "Sha*."

At this moment.

Chen Zhangsheng transmitted to Lu Xuan: "Fellow Daoist, how do you find the Dao Resonance of this Bronze Ancient Hall?"

Lu Xuan said, "It is something I must obtain."

Chen Zhangsheng was speechless.

In a cave dwelling hundreds of li away, he took out the ancient dark turtle shell, preparing to deduce.

"Let me see what's going on."

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