176: Chapter 176 Quasi-Immortal Emperor Inheritance, The Wrong Path, Xu the Great Deceiver Online

In the Great Yu Star Domain, near the Immortal Dynasty Ruins, two middle-aged men with an ethereal, immortal aura and a rich sense of age were playing chess and drinking wine.

"Reincarnation, your game is in a deadlock. In at most fifteen moves, I can completely crush you!"

"Hmph, Destiny, you truly excel at playing schemes. I am indeed inferior to you in skill. I'm not playing anymore!"

Reincarnation Immortal King, dressed in black, snorted coldly and heavily dropped a chess piece onto the board.

Immediately, all the black and white pieces on the board vanished, as if erased.

At the same time, somewhere in the Endless Immortal Domain, within Reincarnation Immortal King's sphere of influence, the life force of a Star Domain's inhabitants suddenly ceased, their bodies disintegrated, turning into pure Origin energy that ascended into the sky and entered an invisible pocket.

Before long, this Origin energy converged into a hot liquid, falling into the teacup in front of Immortal King Destiny, who was clad in blue robes. The tea leaves unfurled, the fragrance wafted, and he drank it all in one gulp.

"You old geezer, you don't even know how to rinse or smell tea! You're truly 'a cow chewing peonies,' wasting a precious gift!" Reincarnation Immortal King watched the scene, gritting his teeth, wishing he could beat the person opposite him.

Facing the ridicule, Immortal King Destiny was unfazed, even grinning, "I am a barbarian! Don't bring your civilized rules near me, I can't stand it!"

"You!"

Reincarnation Immortal King still wanted to say something.

But Immortal King Destiny, who had just taken a sip of tea, suddenly frowned, his expression solemn. He abruptly stood up, gazed north, and began to make calculations, Power of Destiny surging.

"How could this be? The aura of the Heavenly Saber Pseudo-Emperor has vanished..."

Reincarnation Immortal King also instantly sobered up, "Destiny, what happened?"

Immortal King Destiny's eyes flickered, but he didn't answer the question. Instead, he moved to leave, "I have something to attend to. I'll be right back. You stay here and don't move."

The Power of Destiny and his figure disappeared into the depths of the starry sky.

On the spot, Reincarnation Immortal King showed no intention of chasing after him. Instead, the corners of his mouth turned up, and his eyes were filled with schadenfreude.

"It seems my arrangements on Heavens Mandate Mountain are working!"

Heavens Mandate Mountain was indeed Immortal King Destiny's Dao tradition. Reincarnation Immortal King had long ago left behind methods on Heavens Mandate Mountain, attempting to lure his good brother away so he could monopolize the Opportunity before him.

He had originally just taken a shot in the dark, not expecting it to actually succeed.

How could he not be overjoyed?!

"Hahaha, the Opportunity on this mysterious expert belongs to me!"

"Destiny, what will you use to contend with me?!"

...

In the Destiny Immortal Kings Dao Field, Xu Jinhuan used his last ounce of strength to unleash a heaven-shaking Saber Light.

The ancient wooden saber, whose Origin was untraceable, shattered into dust.

At the same time, mysterious Great Dao runes appeared, resonating with the Heavenly Dao of the Immortal Domain and merging into Xu Jinhuan's body.

In an instant, all the injuries to his Physical Body and Divine Soul recovered. He even felt that his previous injuries were illusory, a kind of hallucination on the path of Dao advancement, allowing him to rise stronger after breaking through.

His cultivation throughout his entire body felt as if it had been tempered, becoming even more refined and formidable, sweeping away all obstacles.

At this moment, Xu Jinhuan's eyes were solemn, the corners of his mouth curved upwards wildly, and the ecstasy in his heart was hard to suppress.

This was definitely a Supreme Great Dao, transcending the Immortal King Realm, only one step away from the legendary Immortal Emperor!

"The owner of this skeleton definitely surpassed Immortal King Destiny in strength. This is a Trial Grounds he prepared for his core disciples, its value far exceeding imagination!"

At the same time, many red characters appeared on the skeleton's glabella, forming a scripture in the air. This meant the skeleton's owner had recognized him, bringing forth the former Supreme Dao technique.

Xu Jinhuan glanced at them, memorizing all the characters and symbols, replicating their Dao rhyme, and furiously analyzing them in his mind.

In a trance, his Divine Soul seemed to transform into a Heaven Saber that severed all ages, Supreme and unparalleled. A gentle swing was enough to cut through star rivers, annihilate Universes, and the life and death of all things and beings were merely at his thought!

"This move is called 'Myriad Ages Single Saber Strike'!"

"What an exquisite Legacy, what a terrifying Comprehension Ability of the Saber Dao! This Senior's Comprehension Ability and talent have reached an astonishing level. Throughout the world, perhaps only I, at the Saint King Realm, could have passed this trial."

Xu Jinhuan understood that only by being sufficiently brilliant during the confrontation, using his Concept to strike the skeleton, or destroying its wooden saber, could he obtain such a Legacy.

"You are very good."

Suddenly, the long-silent skeleton in front of him slumped to the ground, like an exhausted Supreme.

Its state was very peculiar; it had a faint wisp of true spiritual flame, unlike when it attacked Xu Jinhuan with the wooden saber, making it seem more like a living person.

But this was merely a past obsession that hadn't completely vanished; it couldn't revive.

"Who are you? No, are you human or ghost?!"

Now it was Xu Jinhuan's turn to be horrified. He had never expected that this skeleton, which even his Heavy Pupils couldn't detect any sign of life from, could come alive and speak.

"Little friend, there's no need to be afraid. I have long since died. What speaks to you now is merely a wisp of unwilling Saber Intent, which will soon completely dissipate and pose no threat to you." The skeleton spoke, its eye sockets hollow, as if scrutinizing Xu Jinhuan.

Xu Jinhuan activated his Heavy Pupils again. Sure enough, that wisp of true spiritual flame was at its limit, destined to completely dissipate within a few breaths, and it exuded a strong, sharp aura that made his eyes ache.

Combined with the saber marks all over the skeleton, could this guy have cut himself to death back then?

"You guessed correctly." As if seeing through Xu Jinhuan's thoughts, the skeleton nodded faintly, making creaking sounds, eerie and horrifying. "My Great Dao reached Perfection back then, only half a step away from Immortal Emperor, stepping into Quasi-Immortal Emperor. I tried to Breakthrough but suffered a backlash, ultimately failing and perishing billions of years ago."

"Quasi-Immortal Emperor? Billions of years ago?" Xu Jinhuan was even more surprised. "Has your era really passed that long ago?"

"Otherwise, did you think my wooden saber would be so easy to break?" the skeleton countered.

Xu Jinhuan was silent; it seemed to make sense.

"You are very good. You have inherited all of my Saber Scripture. Perhaps the next Quasi-Immortal Emperor will be you." The skeleton continued, praising Xu Jinhuan, then changed its tone.

"But unfortunately, this path is broken. If you want to Breakthrough to Immortal Emperor, don't waste time on this path."

Xu Jinhuan nodded, "I know, but how can one know what is true without knowing what is false? There has never been a smooth path. If I don't gather the strengths of many schools to explore, how can I take that final step?"

Hearing this answer, the skeleton was also taken aback, then burst into hearty laughter.

"Hahaha, as expected of a young hero who surpasses my past self! With such ambition and breadth of mind, I am ashamed of my inferiority!"

"Kid, if you have the chance in the future, find a successor for me. You don't need to put much effort into it, just don't let this path completely disappear."

"Alright."

As Xu Jinhuan nodded, the Saber Intent obsession within the skeleton transformed into a stream of light and dissipated, as if liberated.

The skeleton, covered in saber marks, also clattered apart, turning into a pile of white bones casually scattered on the ground.

Xu Jinhuan sighed softly, then turned his head to look into the depths of the Dao field, beginning to ponder his next course of action.

"Should I continue exploring? That old geezer Destiny must have collected many powerful Legacies, but lingering in the Dao field for even an instant increases the danger exponentially."

"There are too many Opportunities in the Immortal King's backyard; it's truly a headache and a dilemma!"

After pretending to ponder for a moment, he had his answer.

"One must seek wealth in danger; the bigger the storm, the more valuable the fish..."

Just as Xu Jinhuan took a step, intending to continue forward, a dangerous intuition arose in his heart, directly reaching his crown, and his temples throbbed wildly.

"Run away quickly!"

Without hesitation, he decisively fled, waving his hand. Saber Light tore through the Void Realm, directly shattering the world barrier of the Destiny Immortal Kings Dao Field, and he soared away as a streak of light.

He had been cautious when he arrived, fearing to alarm the owner. But when leaving, there was no need; Immortal King Destiny must have already known about his home being raided, which was why he rushed back in such a hurry.

The next moment, he appeared in an ancient thatched hut, surrounded by glowing runes.

With a creak, the door in front of him opened, and an elderly man in a light blue robe walked in, speaking in surprise:

"Who are you?! Why are you in the Heavens Mandate Mountain Forbidden Ground?!"

At the same time, the surrounding runes shimmered, the Void Realm collapsed, and dazzling Immortal Dao divine light surged from beneath the elder's blue robe, ready to strike a fatal blow at any moment!

"A dream of a thousand ages, white clouds and grey dogs. I awoke from the depths of the Void Realm and passed by unintentionally." Xu Jinhuan didn't even blink, simulating an aura of vicissitude that had endured countless ages, as if he truly were an Immortal King who had slept for a long time and accidentally stumbled into this place after Awakening.

The blue-robed elder was so exasperated by his words that he laughed.

Passed by unintentionally? What kind of good person accidentally trespasses into an Immortal Kings Dao Field? Are you trying to fool a fool?!

To complete the act, Xu Jinhuan's expression became even more serious. He clapped his hands on the other's shoulders, "Whether you believe it or not, this is the truth. I truly lost my way. I woke up to a changed world. There are countless undercurrents in the depths of the Void Realm; perhaps it's the doing of some of my old enemies."

As he spoke, the ancient aura on his body grew thicker, subtly revealing a hint of Immortal King-level sharpness.

After comprehending Myriad Ages Single Saber Strike, Xu Jinhuan's combat power completely broke through the shackles of the Immortal Venerable Peak, entering the Immortal King Domain. This sharpness was both a warning and a tactic; if this guy didn't know what was good for him, he wouldn't mind sending him off immediately.

The danger in his heart grew more intense; he had no time to play games with the other party!

Such terrifying aura and killing intent made the Immortal Venerable Peak blue-robed elder in front of him feel a chill, his pupils constricted, and he couldn't help but retreat a few steps.

Such sharp Immortal King Power, even if only partially overflowing, was like the descent of a primeval beast, causing the elder to feel suspicious.

Could it be that this young-faced expert was truly an old monster from an ancient era, designed to drift here?

"Child, what era is this now? How long has it been since the Immortal Emperor disappeared? I still remember, back then I wielded a saber and fought alongside the Immortal Emperor in all directions. Some returned wrapped in horsehide, some confined themselves to a small area, and some..." As Xu Jinhuan spoke, he slowly approached the elder, the sharpness in his hand poised, ready to erupt and kill at any moment.

The elder retreated, his body tense. This person didn't seem to be faking it; he truly appeared to be an old monster left over from ancient times!

As the gatekeeper of an Immortal Kings Dao Field, the blue-robed elder held a noble status, belonging to the most mysterious lineage of Immortal King descendants, and naturally had some understanding of ancient secrets.

The matters the other party just mentioned were indeed true in the history of the Endless Immortal Domain, and very few people knew about them, which made him even more indecisive.

In his hesitation, the blue-robed elder's pupils dilated. Limitless Saber Light erupted before him, overwhelming, slashing down towards him.

Xu Jinhuan couldn't wait any longer. He directly used the Myriad Ages Single Saber Strike he had just comprehended, unleashing a light that extinguished everything, forming a net that descended from all directions, intending to crush the blue-robed elder before him.

But the blue-robed elder's movements were equally swift. Although he was in a state of confusion, his communication with the Formation had never ceased. Regardless of who the other party was, he harbored little reverence or fear, always ready to suppress them.

After all, the elder was a descendant of a Peak Immortal King. His ancestor, Immortal King Destiny Line, was infamous in the history of the Immortal Domain, having hunted Immortal Kings more than once. As a descendant, he couldn't disgrace his family.

The next moment, a super containment Formation around them activated. The elder was cunning and ruthless, having calculated Xu Jinhuan's desire not to linger. He didn't intend to engage in direct combat but rather to stall for time, awaiting the Old Ancestor's return.

Xu Jinhuan's hair stood on end, and the danger alarm in his heart blared incessantly. His intuition told him that he couldn't let this Grand Formation activate; even a single extra breath would bring him closer to death!

"Eternal Saber!"

Sever Karma, sever Destiny, sever Formations! Nothing is unbreakable, nothing is unseverable!

Break for me!"

The Myriad Ages Single Saber Strike he had just learned, driven by Eternal Power, unleashed ten times its original destructive power.

Instantly, a corner of the super containment Formation was directly severed, and a sea of energy rapidly drained away, causing the entire Grand Formation to fall dormant.

As for the blue-robed elder hiding inside, he was utterly annihilated by this single saber strike, without even a chance to speak, not a single wisp of residual soul left behind, giving Immortal King Destiny no Opportunity to scavenge memory fragments.

Xu Jinhuan stepped directly onto the exit he had cut open, but did not leave immediately. Instead, he began to clear all traces left along the way, such as Xu Jinhuan's own Karma lines.

Immortal King Destiny controls the Great Dao of Destiny. As long as he grasps a trace of Karma, he can trace its Qi and find Xu Jinhuan.

Peak Immortal Kings are already top-tier powerhouses in the Endless Immortal Domain, beings standing at the end of the Great Dao, extremely terrifying and troublesome.

When dealing with beings of this level, one must not be complacent in the slightest, or they will be entangled inadvertently.

Saber Light poured down like a torrential rain, or like a river bursting its banks, extremely domineering, directly sweeping away large areas of Formation runes, completely destroying the entire Grand Formation.

At the same time, the thatched hut's wooden door and all the places Xu Jinhuan had walked were cleansed by the Saber Light, leaving a mess, and all traces of his Karma were annihilated.

All the complex and chaotic Karma, at this moment, vanished completely, utterly erased!

As for the traces in the Dao field, he had already cleaned them upon arrival.

Finally, the Eternal Chaos Body's warning subsided considerably, and the feeling of imminent death disappeared.

Xu Jinhuan finally breathed a sigh of relief, escaping into the deeper Void Realm, drifting with the current, and swiftly moving away, traversing countless light-years in an instant.

"This operation was still a bit reckless. The terrifying nature of a Peak Immortal King is greater than I imagined. I was almost tracked and observed by such an invincible being."

He warned and reviewed himself. Although he had successfully escaped, that terrifying warning still left him with lingering fear.

"Although the process was dangerous, the harvest was equally immense. As expected of a Peak Immortal King's private reserve!"