“My Master has an aloof personality and seldom made good friends. He was only on rather good terms with the Exalted Gold Luminary amongst the Kunlun Nine Luminaries that year,” Jie Mingkong said mildly, “Because of this past relationship, even if I had not been asked by the Sword Sovereign, I would still have come here to stop you, Heaven Emperor.”
The Heaven Emperor was like a stone statue that hovered in mid-air at this moment.
Yan Zhaoge had discussed many of his guesses with Yan Di before.
Now, Yan Di was able to get to the bottom of many previous doubts too.
His mood was rather more complex.
Taking a deep breath to compose himself, Yan Di thanked the Heaven Emperor before cupping his hands towards Bai Tao and the other two.
Bai Tao hurriedly said that he should not do so, to which Yan Di said, “Like the Heaven Emperor and these Exalts, this Yan has only just learnt of this matter. My emotions are difficult to calm right now. I hope that I can have a chance to meet the Sword Sovereign when he returns to the World beyond Worlds.”
“Suddenly hearing about this now, it is only natural that you are feeling like this,” Bai Tao nodded understandingly.
The black-clothed youth beside him suddenly said, “If Master was here, he would surely not want you, senior apprentice-uncle Yan, to address him by his title. Instead, he would rather you call him senior apprentice-brother.”
Yan Di smiled and was just about to reply when Lang Qing said unresignedly from the side, “I hope that the Sword Sovereign and Female Emperor can reconsider this. Not only has Yan Zhaoge obtained the Dim Radiant Wheel, Yan Di’s wife, Yan Zhaoge’s mother, is none other than Xue Chuqing, that descendant of the Bright Connection Emperor Hu Xinyue!”
“The things that are related to this matter are far beyond what you imagine!”
The black-clothed youth cut him off, raising a hand as a streak of light flew into the air.
History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 1042: So what if we are overbearing!
HSSB1042: So what if we are overbearing!
The Heaven Emperor, Zhuang Shen, Lang Qing and the others were still holding on to hope.
Their final hope was the stance of the Earthly Sovereign and the Concealed Sovereign.
Over the past several millennia, the Three Sovereigns had reigned supreme in the World beyond Worlds, with the Earthly Sovereign at their head.
The Concealed Sovereign seldom ventured outside or expressed his opinions as he gave tacit support to the decisions of the Earthly Sovereign most of the time.
The current stance of the World beyond Worlds regarding the Dim Radiant Emperor Yin Tianxia originated from a decision of the Earthly Sovereign’s.
The reason behind the decline and disappearance of the lineage of Yan Zhaoge’s mother Xue Chuqing in the World beyond Worlds was similarly because of the stance of the Earthly Sovereign.
While the Sword Sovereign had not spoken up about this, neither had he showed any opposition.
It was because of this that Lang Qing, Daoist Oneheaven and some others had been treating Xue Chuqing like a wanted fugitive.
While the Earthly Sovereign had not given a clear decree on this, the fact that the Earth Exalt Wang Zhengcheng had continually been searching for Xue Chuqing within the central Jun Heaven Territory too more or less spoke for something.
Whether it was Yan Zhaoge having obtained the Dim Radiant Wheel or their relationship with Xue Chuqing, this had more or less been somewhat breaking a taboo within the World beyond Worlds.
If the Earthly Sovereign and the Concealed Sovereign expressed a definite stance on this, there might still be a way to work around this.
“In being unwilling to personally make a move, was Elder Wang already aware of the Sword Sovereign’s relation to the Yan family?” Lang Qing’s thoughts flashed through his mind at lightning speed, “But since he was willing to lend the Breath Soil, that means that he and the Earthly Sovereign are not happy to see the Sword Sovereign connected too deeply with the Yan Family…”
Amidst his thoughts, the black-robed youth beside Bai Tao raised a hand.
Sword-light appeared, slashing through the horizon as it bloomed and transformed into a silhouette within the air.
The silhouette gradually solidified, forming the image of a person.
Upon seeing this figure, the hearts of the Heaven Emperor, Lang Qing and the others all sunk.
Gazing over, Yan Zhaoge saw that this was a middle-aged man in ancient attire and a crown on his head. He looked around forty on the outside as he had deep, tranquil features and a piercing gaze.
This person resembled a sword that opened the heavens, yet did not reveal his sharpness. Simply standing there, he resembled a solitary peak that rose up loftily into the clouds, causing others to stare up in awe.
This stern, authoritative looking middle-aged man was the disciple of the late Exalted Gold Luminary and the current Sword Sovereign of the World beyond Worlds’ Three Sovereigns!
He was the lord of the central Jun Heaven Territory’s Kunlun Mountain’s Northern High Peak’s Jade Capital Crag.
The Sword Sovereign, Yue Zhenbei!
This image could not converse as it was simply a message from Yue Zhenbei which was a reply to his disciple from extradimensional space.
Only Bai Tao’s trio had seen it before as the others present were seeing it now too.
“All my present accomplishments were only made possible for me by my respected Master.”
While the Sword Sovereign did not speak quickly, each of his words was filled with strength as it was like the collision of metals.
“My respected Master only left behind a single blood descendant. I will do all I can to ensure his safety, and I will do so even if Elder Jiang and Elder Yang are there.”
“I have kept my promise all these years. If someone else breaks it now, do not blame the sword in my hand for acknowledging no one!”
While this was a message from some time back, everyone present could still feel the domineering will and resolve that surged alongside it.
At this instant, from the Sword Sovereign who had originally not been emitting any sword energy suddenly emanated piercing sharpness which shook the world.
Terrifying sword-intent seemingly transcended the boundaries of space and time, descending in the present World beyond Worlds from the extradimensional space of the past.
Even the Female Emperor and the Heaven Emperor felt solemn as they saw all this.
The Elder Jiang and Elder Yang he had been referring to were none other than the other two Sovereigns of the World beyond Worlds!
At a time like this, whoever dared act lightly would have to face the sword of the Sword Sovereign.
Even if he was facing the Earthly Sovereign and the Concealed Sovereign, the Sword Sovereign would still draw his sword in battle regarding this matter.
Looking towards the Northwestern Exalt Lian Zulin, the Southwestern Exalt Bai Tao said amiably, “Northwest Lian, please leave. My Jade Capital Crag will attempt to help in mediation regarding the object lost by your Red Sea in the future. If you do not leave now, you risk harming our future ties.”
Lian Zulin sighed, “Lian Zulin dares not forget that I owe the Sword Sovereign a debt of gratitude. Since this is a decree of the Sword Sovereign’s, I will abide by it. I only hope that the Sword Sovereign will help speak for my Red Sea’s lineage after locating that Xue Chuqing in the future.”
She turned and bowed deeply towards the image of the Sword Sovereign in the sky before turning and leaving.
The gazes of the Heaven Emperor, Zhuang Shen, Lang Qing and Daoist Oneheaven flickered simultaneously as a bad feeling arose in all their hearts.
Indeed, that black-clothed youth said, “That senior apprentice-uncle Yan and senior apprentice-brother Yan were able to safely defend the Royal Reed Sea is a testament of their capabilities.”
“Still, since you lot have specifically chosen the day of Broad Creed Mountain�
��s opening ceremony to visit, you would not be proper guests if you do not leave celebratory gifts behind before leaving.”
The Heaven Emperor frowned, “Jade Capital Crag is being too overbearing. This humble Daoist is willing to let this matter go on account of the Sword Sovereign. Still, the Sword Sovereign is not almighty within the World beyond Worlds, able to obscure the heavens with a wave of a hand.”
“You people have great enmity with senior apprentice-uncle Yan and senior apprentice-brother Yan of Broad Creed Mountain,” Bai Tao sighed, shaking his head, “My Master cherishes talent as seeing how hard it has been for Daoism to return to a flourishing state, with cultivation being a hard thing for us all, he can let this go. Otherwise, even if Qilin Cliff were dissatisfied, he would still not let this go just like that.”
“This now is merely a reminder by my Master.”
The pupils of the Heaven Emperor, Lang Qing and the others abruptly dilated!
“So what if we are overbearing?” That black-clothed youth had an indifferent expression on his face, “It was you who came looking for a fight. And now, you think you can leave just like that?”
He turned and said to Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di, “This is my Master’s first celebratory gift. He says that he will pay a visit in person to congratulate you upon returning to the World beyond Worlds in the future.”
Before his words had fallen, the image of the Sword Sovereign condensed into a streak of sword-light in mid-air which descended before Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di.
“Thank you, senior apprentice-uncle Yue,” Yan Zhaoge blinked, looking at his father.
Yan Di smiled, “Since it is the sword, I will leave it to you then.”
Hearing his words, Yan Zhaoge raised a hand and received that sword-light.
The scenes before his eyes instantly changed.
A streak of light that was bright to the extreme surfaced within the dim, chaotic primordial universe.
The light split apart the chaotic primordial universe as earth, water, wind and fire were scattered all around, flowing chaotically before finally settling down again.
Yin and yang were distinctly separated, the vast wilderness opening with clear qi rising upwards and turbid qi descending.
A brand new world of creation was thus opened, heaven, earth and causality forged!
In this majestic scene, the powerful concept which opened the heavens and split the earth rampaged unstoppably through the universe!
“Good sword,” Yan Zhaoge praised as he looked in the direction of the Heaven Emperor and co.
Upon seeing that sword-light, the Heaven Emperor sighed, speaking no further as he turned and instantly vanished amidst space.
The Western Exalt Lang Qing and the Eastern Exalt Daoist Oneheaven did the same as they expanded their own miraculous methods, seeking to speedily leave the Royal Reed Sea.
Still, as Yan Zhaoge unleashed this sword, the sword-light in his hand vanished.
The next instant, the silhouetted impression of a sword flashed through mid-air.
That sword shadow resembled a banner whilst also an axe as it easily broke through space.
Three muffled groans simultaneously resounded.
The Western Exalt Lang Qing who had transformed into formless and shapeless space was forcibly jostled out from space, his body distorted at various weird angles.
Daoist Oneheaven who had unleashed An Instant’s Thunder and instantly blazed all his true essence surged forth with that instantaneous thunder, yet was defeated by a single sword which slashed off his right arm.
The Heaven Emperor had executed Heaven Earth Within Sleeve, yet his sleeve instantly broke apart.
Heavy earth arose from within his sleeve along with a lush green tree that towered into the heavens.
The next moment, however, the great earth shattered as the massive tree was felled about its trunk!
History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 1043: An Exalt perishes
HSSB1043: An Exalt perishes
One sword opening the heavens, breaking through all that stood in its path.
While there was only this single sword, the Heaven Emperor’s trio showed no intention of doing further battle as they hurriedly left.
The intent of destruction was not apparent amidst the broken space as yin and yang were distinctly separated along with the birth of the four phenomena, as if a whole new world was now to be born.
“This is the Illusory Jade Heaven Opening Sword? It is well deserving of its reputation indeed,” After gazing at the sword-light as it vanished into the distance, Yan Zhaoge retracted his gaze.
The Southern Exalt Zhuang Shen was still standing there calmly at this moment.
He had a rather strange expression on his face as he looked at Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di, as if he was seeing them anew for the first time.
Yan Zhaoge was looking at Zhuang Shen too.
The Southewestern Exalt Bai Tao said, “Southern Zhuang, you…”
Zhuang Shen’s snowy white hair scattered in the wind, “I am unable to tell if obtaining the Later Earth Text or killing all of you is viewed to be more important by the Heaven Emperor.”
“Still, for me, Zhuang Shen, while it may have been that phoenix bone that was more important before, this has already long since ceased to be the case.”
“The Heaven Emperor was willing to leave because having become a True Immortal, he still has hope,” Zhuang Shen said mildly, “So long as the Earthly Sovereign and the Concealed Sovereign are willing to make a move and suppress the Sword Sovereign together, he will still have a chance.”
Still, after today’s battle, Zhuang Shen already knew that he no longer had a chance remaining like the Heaven Emperor.
Being a True Immortal, the Heaven Emperor was still lofty and exalted.
While Zhuang Shen too acknowledged that as time passed, with the strength and potential of Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di, so long as they attained the Human Exalt stage, they would have no need to fear the Heaven Emperor, that still required time at the end of the day as it was not actually set in stone.
Yet, in the case of him, Zhuang Shen, the current Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di could already compete with him, a Human Exalt.
Meanwhile, this father and son was one a seventh level Martial Saint, the other an eighth level Martial Saint.
Just thinking about this, Zhuang Shen’s heart would feel heavy.
He had the ominous foreboding that if he could not defeat them today, it would be even more impossible for him to do so in the future.
Martial practitioners at the level of Zhuang Shen would definitely be filled with confidence, firmly believing in their own strength as they would not lightly be convinced of the superiority of others.
Still, feeling a sudden premonition regarding something that was related to himself at his current cultivation level, these would be very accurate rather than baseless most of the time.
This was especially so as he saw the Grand Simplicity Splendour Cloud above Yan Di’s head, which caused his hopes to be dashed for good.
If he could obtain Tang Yonghao’s phoenix bone from Golden Court Mountain and obtain the true intent of the dawn mist of moral virtue, he would be able to simultaneously cultivate the Five Virtues.
With the Earlier Heaven Five Virtues, he would be impenetrable by all arts, existing alongside the heavens and the earth as he could only be extinguished when they were destroyed.
This was one of the peak defensive methods of Daoism as it possessed extremely shocking defensive power.
While it was merely the addition of a single Virtue, it would be just so much stronger than with the current Zhuang Shen who was bolstered by four Virtues.
Yet, Grand Simplicity that was at the head of the earlier heaven Grand Cosmos Five Manifestations of the Grand Clear lineage could restrict the cohabiting Five Virtues!
With that, he could really only sigh that fate was playing terrible tricks on him.
Zhuang Shen exhaled slowly, gazing at Yan Zhaoge, “I came her
e today to settle the enmity between us once and for all. Either you die or I perish.”
“With things having developed to this extent, they have completely surpassed my predictions. Yet, there is ultimately no difference.”
“If you are stronger, you will kill me. If I am stronger, I will kill you,” He said slowly, “Aside from these, I have never considered a third way to end this today.”
Yan Di now spoke, “Since you have these intentions, my Broad Creed Mountain will face you properly as martial practitioners.”
He flew into the air, arriving before Zhuang Shen, “My son killed your son. Since you want revenge, let us two fathers bring an end to this matter.”
A slight disturbance arose amongst the guests atop Broad Creed Mountain who had come to view the ceremony.
Yan Di undoubtedly meant that he wanted to duel this Exalt to the death.
No one was concerned about whether Yan Di was strong enough to do so. This had already been proven by the earlier battle.
Many people were surprised that Yan Di was actually still willing to do so even with the Female Emperor, Cao Jie and Liu Zhenggu present and Broad Creed Mountain holding the advantage.
These experts, however, did not appear surprised by this as they actually all nodded.
The Northeastern Exalt Liu Zhenggu looked at the Female Emperor Jie Mingkong and her entourage, “If the Heaven Emperor had not acted, I believe that the Female Emperor would not have appeared either?”
“After this battle, I will personally attend and offer congratulations to Broad Creed Mountain in their opening ceremony,” The Female Emperor had a mild expression on her face as she did not deny Liu Zhenggu’s words.
While the Sword Sovereign would look out for the descendants of his Master, he would not simply protect them heedlessly.
If one was not tempered by experiences, they would not grow.
Of course, the goal of these tempering experiences was to grow and not to send one to their death.
When a threat which clearly surpassed the tolerable limits appeared, the current number one sword of the World beyond Worlds which had been sheathed for many years could be relied on to be unsheathed once more.
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