82: Chapter 82 Agreeing to the Ancient Emperor Qilin's Proposal for the Primordial Ancient Mine

The Ancient Kirin Emperor held the scripture and handed it to Chu Tianjiao, his tone sincere. "I will use this Qilin Treasure Technique in exchange for your protection of my two children until the Golden Age arrives.

I presume this deal is not a loss for you?"

"Qilin Treasure Technique?"

Chu Tianjiao's gaze fell upon the ancient scripture. A flash of surprise instantly crossed his eyes, and his tone carried a hint of astonishment.

He never expected that the Ancient Kirin Emperor actually possessed the Qilin Treasure Technique!

One must know that the Qilin Treasure Technique was the Legacy technique of the Kirin Clan, one of the Ten Great Fiercees of Ancient Immortal Era Era. Its power was boundless. Having passed through the transitions of the Chaotic Ancient Era to the current Desolate Ancient Era, it had long been lost to the world. He never thought he would see such a Supreme treasure in the hands of the Ancient Kirin Emperor.

"Indeed, it is the Qilin Treasure Technique."

The Ancient Kirin Emperor nodded slightly, a trace of regret on his face. "It is a pity that this treasure technique has passed through countless ages and is missing a portion; it is not the complete version. But even so, its value is beyond doubt, enough to drive any Great Emperor into a frenzy."

His voice gradually grew low, and a flicker of loneliness flashed in his eyes.

"Unfortunately, my time is running out. I simply don't have the time or energy to comprehend this scripture.

The Great Dao of Heaven and Earth in this era is incomplete, and the Longevity Matter have been cut off. Even those as strong as a Great Emperor only have a lifespan of over ten thousand years. It's too short."

"Moreover... even if I had the time to comprehend it, with my current state after self-severing, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to live out a third life."

A look of determination flashed in the Ancient Kirin Emperor's eyes. "Unless I can fight for a path to survival in a life-and-death battle and forcibly live out a third life!

So, in the coming days, I'm going to take a gamble!"

He raised his eyes and looked firmly at Chu Tianjiao.

"And my two children need a reliable person to protect them.

I hope you can protect them and let them hibernate peacefully in the Undying Mountain. Even if I do not return from this journey, they can still emerge in some future Golden Age to compete for that Supreme Emperor's throne and live out their own brilliance."

"Oh?"

Chu Tianjiao raised an eyebrow, an interested smile appearing on his face. He stared closely at the Ancient Kirin Emperor, his tone playful.

"Judging by your tone, it seems you're about to do something earth-shattering.

Well, are you interested in telling me about it?"

At this moment, the curiosity in his heart had been thoroughly piqued.

The Ancient Kirin Emperor was willing to give up a Supreme treasure like the Qilin Treasure Technique in exchange for protecting his two children. It was easy to imagine that what he was about to do next was definitely fraught with danger, a life-or-death situation.

Truthfully, if it were before the Willow Deity appeared, a technique from the Ten Great Fiercees of Ancient Immortal Era like the Qilin Treasure Technique would have been enough to make him ecstatic. After all, such a treasure was absolutely a top-tier Legacy in the Desolate Ancient Era and could greatly enhance his strength.

However, after the Willow Deity appeared, he could no longer muster much interest in this Qilin Treasure Technique.

After all, the Willow Deity was a giant from the Immortal Ancient Era who had lived for endless years and possessed most of the complete Ten Great Evil techniques. As long as he asked, the Willow Deity would surely teach him the Qilin Treasure Technique or even the others. A mere fragmented scroll of the Qilin Treasure Technique naturally couldn't catch his eye.

Nevertheless, he did not directly refuse the Ancient Kirin Emperor. Instead, he nodded slightly, which could be taken as a preliminary acceptance of the Ancient Kirin Emperor's request.

He wanted to see what exactly this Ancient Kirin Emperor intended to do that he would dare to take such a desperate risk.

Seeing that Chu Tianjiao did not refuse, a flash of gratitude crossed the Ancient Kirin Emperor's eyes, and he immediately revealed his plan in full.

"Back then, Fellow Daoist disguised yourself as the Stone Emperor and devoured a Supreme to live out a second life. This incident caused a massive uproar in the forbidden zones.

The current forbidden zones have long become a dark forest. Those Supremes all have the same thought in their hearts—if the Stone Emperor could live a second life by devouring someone of the same rank, why can't they?"

"It's just that they each have their own reservations. No one dares to be the first to act, fearing they will become the one being devoured."

His voice carried a hint of coldness. "And I want to be the one to light this pile of firewood.

I want to take the initiative to incite internal strife in the forbidden zones and let those Supremes slaughter each other. Meanwhile, I will mingle among them, using the life-and-death battles between them to fight for a glimmer of hope amidst the baptism of blood and fire, and see if I can forcibly sublimate during the combat to live out a third life!"

"Rather than waiting for death while guarding a vague and uncertain road to immortality, it is better to take the initiative and gamble on that slim chance for survival!"

A light of madness flickered in the Ancient Kirin Emperor's eyes; it was the determination of finding life through death.

He had long grown tired of hibernating and waiting. Instead of slowly exhausting his lifespan within the Source of Immortality, it was better to give it his all. Even if he ultimately died and his Dao vanished, it wouldn't be in vain for an Primordial Emperor!

"Oh?"

Hearing the Ancient Kirin Emperor's plan, a sharp light instantly flashed in Chu Tianjiao's eyes. The smile on his face grew even richer, and he couldn't help but feel wild joy in his heart.

Back then, he had disguised himself as the Stone Emperor to devour a Supreme and left behind words of warning. His purpose was precisely to stir up the winds and clouds in the forbidden zones, making those Supremes suspicious of each other and lead them to mutual slaughter.

He just hadn't expected that his actions back then would actually work, and now someone was even taking the initiative to step forward and light this war fire.

This was exactly what he wanted!

"How could I miss out on such a lively event?"

The corners of Chu Tianjiao's mouth curled up, and a playful light flashed in his eyes, as if he could already see the scene of the Forbidden Zone Supremes killing each other. "Ancient Kirin Emperor, this plan of yours suits my heart perfectly."

He looked directly at the Ancient Kirin Emperor, his tone carrying a bit of certainty.

"The descendants of the Ten Great Evils are already rare, and the Kirin Clan is nearly extinct. If you fall this time, there will be no more pure-blooded Qilins in this world.

In that case, continue to execute your plan as intended."

"Not only that, I will cooperate with you."

Chu Tianjiao's tone shifted as he called out toward the room.

"Nannan, come out."

As his voice fell, a white figure walked slowly out of the room. Xiao Nannan was dressed in white, her figure elegant and her face carrying a hint of coldness. She walked to Chu Tianjiao's side, her gaze sweeping over the Ancient Kirin Emperor and the Divine Source on the ground, her eyes holding a trace of understanding.

She had been in the room listening to their conversation just now and already understood the cause and effect.

Seeing Xiao Nannan appear, a flash of respect crossed the Ancient Kirin Emperor's eyes, and he bowed slightly to her.

The Ruthless Great Emperor and the Jiaoheng Great Emperor were indeed inside the Undying Mountain. He had truly come to the right place.

"Good."

The Ancient Kirin Emperor nodded heavily, a flash of gratitude in his eyes. He bowed deeply to Chu Tianjiao, his tone incredibly solemn.

"Regardless of whether this plan succeeds or fails, please help me take care of my daughter and son, Fellow Daoist.

The future of the Kirin Clan is entrusted to you."

This bow was him, in his capacity as a father, seeking a future for his children.

Chu Tianjiao nodded slightly and didn't say much, just waved his hand lightly as a sign of acceptance.

Seeing Chu Tianjiao accept, the heavy stone in the Ancient Kirin Emperor's heart finally fell. He lowered his head again and took a deep look at the Divine Source on the ground, his eyes full of reluctance and fatherly love, as if he wanted to engrave the appearance of his two children in his heart forever.

After a long time, he slowly turned around and no longer hesitated. The Kirin auspicious Qi around him surged, transforming into a streak of light that flew straight out of the Undying Mountain.

"In one month, I will light this war fire at the Ancient Mine of Primordial Beginning!"

A powerful voice came from the horizon, gradually dissipating into the Void Realm.

Chu Tianjiao stood in the courtyard, looking in the direction where the Ancient Kirin Emperor had departed. The smile on his lips grew richer as he looked toward the Ancient Mine of Primordial Beginning in the north, a hint of anticipation flashing in his eyes.