Chapter 559: Mysterious Living Thing

"I would still find it wasteful to use it to burn a True God. It would be considered using a butcher's knife to kill a chicken!" 1

"It can burn a True God to death?" Lan Yunzhu's heart thumped. This was not her being easily startled due to having shallow knowledge; a True God was a transcendent existence. True Gods were not like Godkings; the title of Godking is something that the inhabitants of this world named them. Even a Godking would not necessarily be as strong as a True God.

A True God was a real deity. Legend says that they had many unimaginable characteristics and properties.

No one would believe that this lamp before them could burn a True God to death. If an Immortal Emperor personally took action and used their strongest blow, then maybe that would be able to kill a mythical True God. Other cultivators, including legendary masters, could not kill a True God, not even if they had an emperor's true weapon.

But then again, after having thought about how it was lit using the sky-covering black flames, her doubts were dispelled.

"Using it to burn True Gods to death is very wasteful. The lamp is not a spark to light a fire. Its effects are not limited to this simple application." Li Qiye replied with a smile.

"Then what will you use it for?" Lan Yunzhu asked since Li Qiye had spent a lot of effort to obtain this lamp.

Li Qiye narrowed his eyes and smilingly said: "I don't hope to use it in this 'mortal' world."

"In the mortal world?" Lan Yunzhu was very careful and sensitive, so she grabbed onto the key point of the answer. She looked at him and asked: "There are other places outside of this world? Hell? The Underworld? Or the tenth world?" She couldn't help but want to find the ultimate answer after recalling a legend. His answer gave birth to too many questions.

There was a particular myth in the nine worlds; there was a tenth world, a world full of legends and fantasies!

However, this was only a legend since no one had proved its existence since the start of time, just like the existence of hell. No one knew the answer.

Li Qiye smiled and said: "The tenth world? Hell?" He shook his head at this point and continued: "I don't know if they exist. What I meant to say is that there is no need to use this lamp. At least, not in the cultivation world. For instance, places such as the eastern Nether Border or the southern Distant Cloud… But as for the other things… You are overthinking it."

Lan Yunzhu angrily glared at him then charmingly hummed. She knew that Li Qiye didn't want to tell her despite knowing something!

She then ignored him and looked back at the huge dark star. At this time, it was no longer covered by the all-encompassing black flames. However, black flames would still occasionally come out like smoke.

Without the black flames covering it, one could now see its shape.

It was as if this star was made from black lava. There were many cracks that were held together by flowing and burning lava. Lan Yunzhu swept her Heavenly Gaze back and forth over the star and finally found that there was something there.

"There is something in there!" While black lava was flowing on the star, there was one thing at the very end that remained motionless. It was as if this thing was holding the star together.

Despite her numerous attempts of discerning it with her gaze, she couldn't see it clearly. It could be an object, a coffin, or someone lying there. The only thing she was certain of was that there was indeed something there.

She noticed a movement; although it was slight, she had definitely seen it! Her heart thumped as she took in a cold breath and quickly asked Li Qiye, who was standing next to her: "Did you see that? That thing moved a bit, is it alive?"

A living being was inside a huge dark and evil looking star — how unbelievable.

Could this be something that the dark star incubated, or was it something suppressing the star?

Li Qiye stroked his chin while looking at the dark star with a serious expression.

Lan Yunzhu noticed that Li Qiye didn't want to say anything, so she mustered all of her strength to look at the dark star some more. She wanted to use her Heaven's Will Secret Law to empower her gaze and see the true appearance of the thing on the dark star.

Li Qiye stopped her and shook his head to say: "Girl, don't mess around. A few things exceed your imagination, so just ignore what it is!"

She was even more certain that this thing was alive after hearing Li Qiye's words. At this point she was secretly afraid; perhaps this huge star was not a star but rather a lair for something.

"Just what is it then?" She asked once more.

"This is not important." Li Qiye replied: "This exceeds your current abilities for now. If, one day, you become an Immortal Emperor, then it still wouldn't be too late to come back here and learn of it."

"Are you afraid?" Lan Yunzhu tried to egg him on to find out more.

"Girl, it is useless to try and instigate me. You ask if I am afraid? To be frank, I am not afraid, but…"

"But what?" She quickly pressed on.

Li Qiye narrowed his eyes to look at the thing inside the star and slowly said: "In the future, when the heavens collapse, it will be very lively. I wonder if I can wait till that day. It would be a shame and would take away all of the excitement if it comes when I already rule the worlds because, at that time, I would have already trampled over all the ancient existences and gods and devils."

Li Qiye spoke slowly, but it was the most domineering comment in history!

"Uncle, don't be so narcissistic!" Lan Yunzhu angrily glared at him: "Don't talk about suppressing all the heavens just yet; don't forget, there is another genius next to you. I will be a strong rival for you along the emperor's path!"

Li Qiye only smiled at her retort and leisurely said: "Girl, you have no chance. With my existence, if there can only be one emperor in this world, then it will be me."

She glared at him once more and said: "Uncle, when I become an Immortal Emperor, I will definitely push your head down!" She confidently arched out her towering peaks and exclaimed: "A genius like me still has a chance to reach for the Heaven's Will!"

Li Qiye nonchalantly replied: "Even if you become an Immortal Emperor one day, with me here, I'm afraid you will still be suppressed. However, I can still give you a proper title. You will not have a chance to be the ruler of the court or have the seat of the empress, but I guess you can still be a consort…"

"Bah!" Lan Yunzhu was furious and embarrassed at the same time. She stomped on his foot and said: "Don't be so smug, who would want to be your consort?! Watch out or this Immortal Emperor will crush you for all eternity. You wouldn't even have a chance to rise up again!"

Li Qiye looked at her tastefully and asked: "You really don't want this position? It is much better than being a servant girl for the kitchen. Hurry up and decide now, the spots are limited and are highly contested. Maybe when you make up your mind, my consort positions will have already been taken. You better make a choice now while there are still some empty spots…"

"Less daydreaming please!" Lan Yunzhu gave him a look. However, she suddenly revealed a charming smile right afterward. She arched her chest forward and said with a leading glance: "Uncle, don't forget that we still have an arrangement for marriage. Even if I am to be your woman, I will be the first wife! If you want to take in other concubines, then it is not too late for you to suck up to me."

"If you hand over eight or ten jars of Myriad Star Water, then maybe I can think about letting you take in a concubine." Having said that, she burst out in laughter that sounded as pleasant as a bell's chime.

Li Qiye then flicked her head in response and said: "Girl, you are too wishful. This uncle is not saying this to discourage you, but even if we take ten thousand steps back and pretend that the marriage will take place and that you marry into the family, you still won't be the first wife. Now, we'll take another ten thousand steps back and pretend that you will be my first wife, but taking in more concubines will be my business and you will have no say in the matter. I'm the sole ruler of this heaven and earth, so who has the right to make decisions for me?"

"Fine, I know you are gifted at bragging." Lan Yunzhu grumpily said, but then she curiously looked at him and asked: "Uncle, if you marry one day, what will your first wife be like? Since you said I can't be the first wife, do you already have someone in mind?"

It was a bit embarrassing for a girl to say these words, but Lan Yunzhu was a bit different since it was like friendly banter between close friends.

"First wife…" Li Qiye couldn't help but silently gaze at the far distant void.

559 Teaser This is Di Zuo in my imagination. [collapse] Butcher's knife here is ox knife, but I find that butcher's knife sounds better. This is a bigger knife used to cut bigger meat. ↩

Chapter 560: Di Zuo Waits For The Battle

Lan Yunzhu looked at his expression and found it strange because she had followed him for a long time and had a decent understanding of him. When he narrowed his eyes like this, it was either a very important matter, or it was time for him to carry out a massacre.

However, she felt like it was neither of these cases this time; his emotions seemed to be very complicated at this moment. She then teased with a mischievous smirk: "Uncle, don't tell me you have a crush on someone? Just tell me, what kind of girl is worthy of being your secret crush?"

Li Qiye answered with a smile: "Little Girl, your uncle has never had a secret crush before. If I really liked someone, then no matter whether she agrees or not, I'll still take her home. These are my true colors!"

"Oh? You sound just like a pervert with no fear for the world." Lan Yunzhu responded with a grin. She then looked at him again: "Then what's with this expression? Is it love or yearning? Or remembrance maybe?"

She understood Li Qiye and could read more from his expression than others. Right now, she was the only one who spoke and teased him in this manner.

"All wrong." Li Qiye gently brushed over her hair and smilingly answered: "Girl, you are still young and there are things you don't understand. Certain things in this world requires you to make a choice."

Lan Yunzhu angrily glared at him and said: "You speak as if you are older than me or something. I only called you Uncle a couple of times yet you actually think it is for real?" Lan Yunzhu playfully said: "Maybe I'm older than you and you have to call me big sister!"

Li Qiye only chuckled then looked at the huge dark star to say: "We'll leave this place for now. The objective has been achieved and it is time for me to visit the Heavenly Cemetery." The two of them then rode the chariot swiftly through the sea of stars.

"Splash!" The sound of waves splashing with starlight shining everywhere appeared as the Diamond Carp chased after the chariot. It didn't attack and instead only happily followed them.

Lan Yunzhu saw this and asked: "What is it doing?"

Li Qiye looked back at the carp and answered: "It wants to follow us because the lamp, along with the black flames, is in my hands."

"Are we bringing it along too?" Lan Yunzhu continued. Such a fish would surely be a divine creature since even a Virtuous Paragon wouldn't be able to catch it.

Li Qiye shook his head in response: "It won't leave like how the Five Immortal Phoenix Ginseng didn't want to leave the wooden nest. It will only see us off for a while."

The initially lively pond became very quiet after the arrival of Di Zuo. The experts from the great powers all stood in silence. No one talked loudly.

Di Zuo stood by the pond like a statue of a god suppressing this world. The moment he stood there, no one dared to come closer to the pond.

The great formation was still hovering in the sky. The hundred giant saints' suppression caused others to be out of breath and quiver in fear.

Di Zuo had been waiting for Li Qiye's return this whole time. He stood still without any movement. Not even a strand of his hair fluttered as if the wind didn't dare to approach him.

His aura was like a majestic mountain. This powerful imperial aura seemed as if it came from a kingdom in the heavens. This was accentuated by the golden door behind him that exuded its heroic and grand atmosphere. It was as if one would see an Immortal Emperor right away if they opened that door. That was how awe-inducing and reverence-demanding his presence felt.

Di Zuo stood there, unchanged, without any sign of emotions, but his breath was like a storm and tore apart anything that dared to come close.

"Although Di Zuo and the Phoenix Maiden had not married, their feelings for each other were quite strong." A sect master who was close to the Divine Spark Country spoke: "No matter what, Di Zuo will get revenge. He won't let her death be in vain."

Many knew that before her death, the maiden asked people to tell Di Zuo to not take revenge for her. Di Zuo had heard her last words, but he still came and stood by the pond, waiting for Li Qiye. He was determined to see this through to the very end!

From this, it was easy to tell that the love between them was deep despite not having an official ceremony.

He stood there day by day without asking anything. He let go of treasure-hunting and training in the Prime Ominous Grave as he waited for a life and death battle with Li Qiye.

Today, the Ancestral Mountain had also arrived. All the great powers retreated at its sight since any of them would tremble before this throne-like mountain from the Myriad Bones Throne.

It descended quietly yet still carried a grand and solemn atmosphere. No one knew how many experts and ancestors they brought along, but the mountain itself was enough. This mysterious mountain represented the throne's prestige and was enough to cause all the powers to be wary.

More days went by as the water fish and turtle slowly went away. The whirlpool in the middle of the pond seemed as if it would close at any time.

A few people lost their patience, especially the young ghost cultivators. They really wanted to see Di Zuo take care of Li Qiye. One of them couldn't help but sneer: "Hmph! Maybe that human ant Li Qiye is too afraid to show his face so he is turtled up in his lair."

In the recent times, they had been suppressed by Li Qiye so they wanted nothing more than to see Di Zuo teach Li Qiye a lesson.

At the same time, the ghost cultivators from the previous generation were worried about something else as opposed to the impatient young ones. A royal lord spoke with jealousy: "Since Li Qiye has entered for quite some time, maybe he obtained a big fortune from the tales just like Immortal Emperor Di Yu."

"It doesn't matter what big fortune he got since in the end, he won't be able to escape death." Another sect master was also jealous of this possibility, so he snorted and said: "No one will be able to come help Li Qiye. The elders and masters of the river sect are trapped in the Hundred Saints Imperial Formation, so who would be able to help him?"

Many instinctively looked at the formation hovering in the sky after being reminded of this. Their hearts felt another chill just by looking at these gigantic deity-like saints.

Ever since the river sect's people were sucked into the formation, there wasn't a single sign of activity from within. It was as if all of them had died inside.

At this point, the cultivators of all races shivered with fear. This was the Thousand Carp River, an extremely powerful emperor's lineage. Daoist Bao Gui's group were famous experts back in the southern Distant Cloud. Their elders also included Heavenly Sovereigns and Heavenly Kings.

Such a powerful team was actually suppressed this easily by Di Zuo. This not only demonstrated his strength, it also indicated the throne of bones' might!

Many ghost cultivators had trouble breathing in such an oppressive atmosphere. One of them nervously asked: "Will he be able to kill Li Qiye?"

This worry was reasonable. Recently, Li Qiye had been too mighty; he had swept through everything, and no one had been able to halt his steps. Even Tian Lunhui lost to him in the most recent bet. One should know that Tian Lunhui was just as notorious as Di Zuo.

A senior cultivator told this disciple: "It no longer matters how strong Li Qiye is since only death awaits him once he returns. Even if he beats Di Zuo, he will still die because the throne of bones will not spare him. No one can save him now since his enemy is Di Zuo, the throne of bones, and even the entire ghost race. He alone won't be able to prevent his inevitable demise."

Even more days passed by with Di Zuo standing still by the pond. With the passage of time, his aura didn't diminish and instead became even more powerful. It felt like a storm tearing apart the heaven and earth and was untouchable by any of the cultivators near the pond.

Eventually…. "Splash!"

Li Qiye finally left the whirlpool in the middle of the pond with Lan Yunzhu in tow.

Di Zuo's eyes became as sharp as a divine spear the moment he saw the two appear. This sharp glare went straight through the entire pond, causing even the water to stir.

"They finally came out!" An ancestor from a great power shouted when he saw them appear in the pond.

After hearing this, the atmosphere suddenly became lively once more as the oppressive atmosphere was lifted. All the cultivators from the races became alert, and those who were sitting or lying down stood up at once.

Chapter 561: The Storm Is Here

The ghost cultivators, in particular, were even more excited. They rushed out from their camps and flew into the sky to watch this battle between a dragon and tiger with their own eyes.

"It finally begins!" The younger generation from all the races was also very enthusiastic. To them, this was not only a simple battle between two geniuses.

Di Zuo was a heaven's proud son while Li Qiye was the contemporary Fierce; they were the two geniuses at the highest peak. If those of the younger generation could watch the fight with their own eyes, then they would greatly benefit from it. Their future dao enlightenment and battle experience would increase after this kind of spectacle.

Di Zuo's aura turned into a storm that swept through the entire Water Realm. It was as if this aura could tear the realm apart and cause chaos. It was very difficult to imagine that this aura came from a young man and not an ancestor.

"Li Qiye!" Di Zuo's spear-like eyes glared at him. Di Zuo didn't scream or shout since he was still quite calm. However, the way he said the words "Li Qiye" was as if he was engraving the name into the book of death, causing others to shiver.

Li Qiye looked at Di Zuo standing there, proudly, and immediately understood what was going on, so he smilingly replied: "Di Zuo."

"Come out and fight to the death!" Di Zuo went straight to the point. He had yet to take action, but his relentless, murderous intent was apparent.

Li Qiye looked at him and smiled as he said: "A battle is fine, but you should have received her last words. The maiden once asked me to tell you to not take revenge for her."

"Shut the hell up!" Di Zuo suddenly shouted after the Phoenix Maiden was brought up. He was like a maddened god. His terrifying aura swept through the world, causing continuous explosions to resound.

He exuded his blood energy that eventually turned into a terrifying murderous energy. Each wave was like a divine spear that pierced the dome of the sky. This murderous energy made a net in the air and spread even farther in a terrorizing manner.

He declared with a cold and tyrannical tone: "Li Qiye, you have no choice whether to fight or not! If you fight, then I will release the Thousand Carp River. If not, then I will kill all of them and then decapitate you. The world might be vast, but there will not be a place for you!"

Di Zuo aggressively threatened Li Qiye without any mercy. In order to take revenge for the maiden, he didn't mind killing to the very end and even massacring the Thousand Carp River.

"Virtuous Nephew doesn't need to worry about that." A calm voice suddenly appeared at this time. A huge carp swam out of the Hundred Saints Imperial Formation.

A jewel hovered above the carp's head as waves of immortal lights capable of revealing all the secrets in this world descended. This was the Exquisite Jewel, a treasure left behind by Immortal Emperor Qian Li.

Everyone was surprised to see Daoist Bao Gui's group sitting on the carp, safely swimming away from the imperial formation.

"Impossible!" A sect master from a great power exclaimed in shock.

"How could this be?" Even the elders from the Titanic Crescent Sacred Ground were taken aback: "How did they do it?"

They understood the formation of the throne of bones very clearly. There had been no fighting inside, zero commotion at all, yet the carp managed to take everyone out safely. This was too hard to take in.

"It was indeed a bit tiring going and stopping along the long path. Luckily, the treasure that the ancestor left behind lit up the correct path." Daoist Bao Gui slowly spoke while standing on the carp.

They were not shocked at all when they were sucked into the formation because they had the Exquisite Jewel left behind by Immortal Emperor Qian Li. This supreme treasure led them out of the formation. Although, it did take a long time.

Di Zuo's eyes narrowed as his presence continued to fill the sky with its murderous grandeur. He then coldly proclaimed: "It is useless even if you want to help Li Qiye since I only have to kill a couple more thousand."

"Virtuous Nephew Di Zuo, do you wish to settle this personal feud or fight with my Thousand Carp River?" Daoist Bao Gui calmly inquired. He was not angry in the slightest.

"Hmph! The Thousand Carp River is nothing." An ancient voice rang from the ancestral mountain like a roar of the grand dao, causing blaring thunder to resound.

The person inside the ancestral mountain didn't show their face, but they already exuded a terrifying aura throughout the Water Realm. Everyone felt that there was an invincible existence inside. It was as if when this person looked down below his feet, the world would seem incredibly insignificant.

When this person's words came out, everyone quivered in fear. Even the expressions of the ancestors from the great powers changed. This person's breath even caused them to feel some pressure.

One of the ancestors exclaimed: "This is a legendary master! I wonder which ancestor from the Myriad Bones Throne came?"

This powerful aura caused everyone to be nervous. If this person took action, then no one would be able to stop him.

The old voice from the ancestral mountain was extremely tyrannical and didn't put anyone in his eyes. "Li Qiye must die. If your Thousand Carp River wishes to stop us, then we'll annihilate all of you!"

The ghost race became extremely excited. If it wasn't for Di Zuo's solemn expression, many of them would have jumped up and cheered.

One of them had a dark smile as he spoke: "The Myriad Bones Ancestor has spoken. Li Qiye will die for sure. Not even gods or immortals will be able to save him now!"

A wary ancestor gently sighed and said: "Whoever came amongst the Myriad Bones Ancestors is definitely a legendary master."

The Myriad Bones Throne was a sect with three emperors. To the ancestors from the great powers, any of their ancestors would be enough to cause dread.

Behind Di Zuo was the backing of an ancestor, so the ghost race was quite optimistic. This was also the backing of the entire ghost race since the Myriad Bones Ancestor made his stance on the situation clear.

They assumed that Li Qiye would be dead for sure since he wouldn't be able to stop a monstrous existence like the throne of bones.

"Kill Li Qiye! Let him atone with blood!" A ghost cultivator couldn't help but shout: "There will be no good ending for someone who opposes the ghost race!"

"Hahaha, it's not only Li Qiye, even the Thousand Carp River is scheming against the ghost race, so destroy the river sect as well!" A great ghost added fuel to the fire with a devious grin.

"I feel the same way. Leaving the Thousand Carp River alive is the same as raising a tiger in one's house. How about everyone work together to attack the Thousand Carp River?" A royal lord added with a chuckle.

The royal lords and ghost kings didn't dare to say it directly to the Myriad Bones Ancestor, so they hid in the crowd and fanned the flames.

Not to mention the large amount of treasures that the river sect was carrying right now, the Thousand Carp Lake alone had been lusted after for countless years by the other great powers.

If the Myriad Bones Throne declared war against the river sect, then these great powers would escalate the situation and use this chance to take advantage of the turmoil.

Daoist Bao Gui was not surprised by the ghost race's comments or the Myriad Bones Throne's words. He clasped his hands together towards the Ancestral Mountain and said: "Dear Senior from the Myriad Bones Throne, I am a junior so I cannot decide on this grand matter. Senior can directly talk to our ancestor." The Thousand Carp River's elders then personally raised a divine coffin. This divine coffin was made from the best materials and was surrounded by Blood Era Stones that were stacked around it.

The quantity of this heap of Blood Era Stones on top of the coffin proved that the person inside had a great status. They were powerful to the point where they required many stones in order to seal time.

"Hmph! I wonder which ancestor from your Thousand Carp River came? How should I address you?" The ancestor inside the Ancestral Mountain still didn't show his face, but he carried an imperious tone nevertheless.

He had the power and qualifications to speak in this manner. He was already a heaven-defying expert, and the world referred to people of his level as legendary masters.

The divine coffin sealed by many Blood Era Stones did not open its lid, and the ancestor inside did not come into being. A feeble voice came out from within: "I do not remember my own name." The voice was not very loud, it sounded like a dying person speaking their last words: "Too much time has passed, and I do not remember mundane matters anymore. I only remember that in that year, the world wanted to call me a God-Monarch, but I felt that my insignificant self was not worthy of the title. Each time I remember the imperial presence of my ancestor, I felt so trivial that I didn't dare to accept the title of God-Monarch for the throne. If the world asks for my name, then you can call me the Azure God-Monarch."

This whispering voice uttered shocking words. Those who knew the inside story were completely dumbfounded. The young cultivators who didn't know who the Azure God-Monarch was asked: "Who is this Azure God-Monarch?"

Chapter 562: Azure God-Monarch

"A God-Monarch!" Some didn't know who the Azure God-Monarch was, but this title alone demanded respect and fear.

When a Virtuous Paragon began on the Path of the Grand Era, they still would not be considered powerful relative to the others in this realm. Only when they were able to erect their own countries or be bestowed a divine title would they be considered formidable. However, if they were bestowed the title of God-Monarch, then it would be even more amazing. These were great and terrifying Virtuous Paragons, so the world called them God-Monarchs.

Many people took a deep breath at this time; they felt as if they were inside a glacier. A person who was called a God-Monarch was actually lying inside the divine coffin — this was plenty enough to influence the outcome.

Even legendary masters had to be wary and retreat before such experts. Only generals under an Immortal Emperor would be able to compete against such an existence.

The royal lords and ghost kings who added oil to the fire were now shivering and almost wet themselves.

They tried to urge the throne of bones to destroy the Thousand Carp River, but now there was a God-Monarch at this place. Such an existence could destroy a sect or a country as if it was child's play.

The ancestor inside the Ancestral Mountain went quiet for a moment before slowly speaking: "Excuse me, so it is the Sacred Ancestor. Who would expect that the inheritor of Immortal Emperor Qian Li was still in this world."

At this time, even this legendary master had to withdraw his arrogance. Although he could sweep through all the ancestors of the great powers, he was still far too lacking compared to an existence of the God-Monarch level.

"The Sacred Ancestor of the Thousand Carp River is still alive? This is a mythical figure!" An ancestor remembered an old fossil-level character.

Another ancestor quivered and gasped: "The Azure God-Monarch is the Sacred Ancestor of the river sect. Legends state that he was the grand-disciple of Immortal Emperor Qian Li. The tales say that when the Sacred Ancestor was very young, he was personally taught by the emperor. During his teen years, he was brought along by the emperor as a leader of the cavalry in his army."

"He was taught by Immortal Emperor Qian Li?" A group shuddered with fear after hearing this news.

This was indeed an old man that had lived for many years, an existence that once carried out military expeditions for the emperor. No matter what battle records he had, his existence itself was enough to show the Sacred Ancestor's power.

The crowd trembled while thinking that such a heaven-defying existence was actually inside a divine coffin not too far away from them.

"No matter what, we demand justice since he killed our Myriad Bones Throne's daughter-in-law!" The ancestor inside the ancestral mountain deepened his voice.

At this point, everyone held their breaths. No one could interrupt a conversation between these leaders. The ghost race didn't dare to say a word or try to escalate this situation any further. They already removed any thoughts of taking advantage of the Thousand Carp River at this time.

Who would dare to scheme when there was a God-Monarch lying right there? Unless they were tired of living, no one would do so.

"How could there be enmity without a fateful causation? Love and hate, gratitude and grudges, everything has a beginning and an end." The feeble voice came from the coffin once more: "Let the youth settle their own matters, let their fists speak for justice. Victory or defeat will be decided by themselves; the loser can only lament their lack of skills!"

The Sacred Ancestor's stance was very clear, and that was to let Li Qiye and Di Zuo fight without any interference from the Myriad Bones Throne. The outcome would be decided by their own strength and fortune.

The ancestor in the mountain went quiet for a bit before answering with a deep tone: "Very well, we'll decide it like that!" He chose to proceed with a one-on-one because he had complete confidence in Di Zuo.

After the Myriad Bones Ancestor confirmed the situation, Di Zuo stood out and coldly spoke: "Come out and fight to the death!"

"It is a shame that you must fight. Well then, let's fight." Li Qiye replied and looked at Di Zuo with a smile.

He stepped in the air to fly to the sky. While watching Li Qiye ascend, Lan Yunzhu eagerly waited to spectate this battle. She was not worried at all about him since she had absolute confidence in Li Qiye. She knew that even Di Zuo wouldn't do and that Li Qiye's victory was assured.

Di Zuo quickly followed suit and stood proudly on top of the nine heavens. The two of them confronted each other with sharp glares.

"Boom!" With a blast, a surge of imperial aura pierced the firmament. With more explosions, three more imperial auras shot up to the sky as an endless radiance spread right behind Di Zuo like a fan.

Four invincible imperial auras swept through the entire Water Realm and annihilated it. Countless people prostrated right away. Even Heavenly Sovereigns palpitated in fear as their legs began to fail them.

"One Immortal Emperor True Treasure, three Life Treasures… His first action was to take out four emperor's weapons! Does he want to destroy the entire Water Realm?" Everyone became scared out of their wits as their expressions paled due to Di Zuo's domineering move. Some immediately ran away from the Water Realm since this was simply too frightening.

Although Di Zuo had yet to reveal his own emperor's weapon, he exerted the auras of these four weapons to show his determination to trample over Li Qiye.

"This is the strength of the Myriad Bones Throne!" The pale crowd was both envious and jealous. A young disciple actually had one true treasure and three life treasures! This was someone born with a golden spoon!

"Hmm! These emperor's weapons aren't bad." Li Qiye slowly took out the Declivity-Mountain Bell and leisurely said: "If we are using emperor's weapons, then we'll make this fast. I will break your Immortal Emperor Yang Sheng's true fate weapon back to its origin." 1

The people from the sacred ground were furious with hatred when they saw the Declivity-Mountain Bell in Li Qiye's hand.

"The legendary Resplendent Break!" Di Zuo became serious as he gazed intensely at Li Qiye's hand. He had heard of Li Qiye's past battle record. His knowledge was profound, so he knew that this was a secret technique from the legends, a technique once used by Immortal Emperor Fei Yang, a technique that had dominated an entire generation.

"That's right." Li Qiye cheerfully smiled and nodded his head to say: "You're very knowledgeable, you guessed correctly right away. Truly worthy of being the descendant of the throne of bones."

Di Zuo did not falter, however, as a divine shimmer flashed across his eyes. From emperor's weapons to supreme divine and ancient treasures, he took out all of his treasures…

Their endless lights illuminated the firmament in a brilliant and blinding manner. However, he gave all of these invincible treasures back to the Ancestral Mountain and only left behind treasures that he personally refined, such as his own true fate treasure.

Many were reddened by intense jealousy when they saw Di Zuo pulling out so many great and unparalleled treasures. A sect master lamented while being dejected: "The Myriad Bones Throne is indeed worthy of its prestige. One sect with three emperors… Their resources are so great that others cannot compare to them at all."

It was no wonder that these rulers were saddened. Di Zuo alone had more treasures than many of the great powers. This gap only left them feeling bashful due to their lack of money.

After transferring all of his great treasures and weapons, Di Zuo arrogantly stood there and coldly told Li Qiye: "Do you dare to fight without relying on external items against me?"

Li Qiye saw that Di Zuo was bare-handed, so he put away the Declivity-Mountain Bell and readied his fists. He smiled and said: "Very well, I look forward to a fight with fists the most. After all, it is my favorite thing to do."

"Then let us begin!" Di Zuo coldly uttered. A sea of blood covered the sky and drowned the earth. Divine rings were spread around Di Zuo as they poured down brilliant lights like a waterfall. He was like a deity in the sky as his blood energy trampled the stars.

A ghost king of the Heavenly King realm was shocked as he murmured: "This is the level of a Heavenly King ah! Although there is still a bit to go before become a grand completion Hundred Heavenly King, even a Thousand Heavenly King would feel inferiority against such a powerful blood energy."

Heavenly Kings also had different levels. From lowest to highest, they are: Hundred Heavenly King, Thousand Heavenly King, Myriad Heavenly King, Existence Heavenly King, Earth Heavenly King, and World Heavenly King.

This ghost king was not the only one who was astonished, all the other ghost kings and ancestors who were hiding in the darkness were clicking their tongues with praise.

Although Di Zuo was only a Heavenly King, the purity of his blood energy and Longevity Blood shamed even these ancestors from the previous generation. It was as if each of his Longevity Blood drops had been refined many times to contain the very best of essences. Each wisp of blood energy or drop of Longevity Blood had an amazing power.

In fact, being a Heavenly King at his age was already enough to shake others. When these ancestors were at his age, they were definitely not Heavenly Kings. This was enough to show how great his talents were.

Those of the younger generation were even more convinced by his abilities. The young ghosts all viewed Di Zuo as their idol and goal!

At this time, all the youths held their breaths as their eyes were glued to the scene. A battle that didn't rely on treasures was the best way to show the strength of both sides.

Such a duel was not only stunning, it would also force both of them to exert their skills to their zenith.

Both of them were at the pinnacle of the younger generation, so to be able to witness their best techniques and most refined cultivation methods was like a feast for the youths. This was the best kind of lesson; anyone with even a bit of insight would be able to learn a lot from this battle.

Yang Sheng = Good health, growing, maintaining a healthy lifestyle; depends on the context. Maybe I would use Vitality to keep this name nice in English — Vitality Immortal Emperor. ↩
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