Chapter 2403 - 2370: Nine-leaf Sword Emperor and the Supreme Great Sun Ancient Emperor Who Dares Not Claim the Title of Sword Emperor

Jiang Ding’s mood was somewhat downcast as he silently organized the spoils of this battle.

The gains were immensely significant!

Regarding treasures, he obtained the immortal body of the Qilin Ancient Emperor, an extreme path immortal body of immense weight, with self-generating Dao Essence, resembling a black hole. It is an excellent material for crafting treasures or warships. Jiang Ding considered using it to forge an emperor-level legacy warship for the Xianmen Sect.

This way, even after he enters slumber, the sect would still possess emperor-level heritage.

The immortal civilization inheritance of the Qilin Immortal Dynasty was likewise similar. With the Qilin’s Sleeping World, the Qilin Immortal Body, and a large number of Qilin Immortal Dynasty Dao Soldiers at his disposal, he was fully confident in restoring the various immortal inheritance of the Qilin Immortal Dynasty and absorbing them to further augment the foundation of the Supreme Great Sun Immortal Path.

These gains were secondary.

The most crucial gain was the "Sun Immortal Scripture Fragments" of the Forbidden Area Ancient Emperor and the Ancient Emperor of the Sun!

These were scriptures of a Forbidden Area Ancient Emperor level!

Though only fragments, they already offered general insights into the construction of the "Below the Cross Immortal Scripture" and the Forbidden Area, showcasing astonishing immortal wisdom. Moreover, it required no cost—one just needed to exchange one’s Human Emperor Immortal Scripture. As long as you are a Human Emperor, you have the right to obtain it, as part of racial mutual support.

The Ancient Emperor of the Sun, a Human Race Saint King, an ancient gentleman; this was not merely idle talk.

Jiang Ding had ample reason to respect Ji Yan Ancient Emperor, a defeated subordinate.

"No,"

"Supreme Great Sun Daoist, I can still live. Did you misunderstand something?"

Ji Yan Ancient Emperor, adept at reading emotions, immediately replied with a cheeky grin.

"Ah?"

Jiang Ding was taken aback.

Wouldn’t an Ancient Emperor Who Couldn’t Plunder Sufficient Heritage for Slumber Soon Perish? Be aware that Ji Yan Ancient Emperor survived for two lifetimes of sixty million years, already pushing the limit.

And to live into a third era?

That’s impossible.

A depleted ancient emperor couldn’t achieve this.

"Alas,"

"What else, but my Forbidden Area Ancient Emperor father?"

Ji Yan Ancient Emperor sighed deeply and lamented, "My father left a secret technique. If I relinquish my emperor status and switch to cultivating the Emperor Path, becoming an Emperor Realm Cultivator, I could then slumber with him."

"Should I be fortunate to encounter the Golden Era, he might consider bestowing an opportunity for life extension."

"In any case, a sorry life is better than a good death."

"Whether an ancient emperor or an emperor realm cultivator, I don’t mind; I’m not picky."

Relinquishing emperor status!

A slight tremor passed through Jiang Ding’s heart.

The very thought provoked intense discomfort; he’d rather die than live this way, for it implied a total abandonment of the path to immortality, merely to eke out a few more years of wretched existence.

For an emperor, it would be a catastrophic blow to self-esteem.

Even to the Qilin Ancient Emperor, who could bear indignity and endure, relinquishing the path to immortality was more unendurable than death!

Ninety-nine percent of emperors would prefer death over such a fate.

Ji Yan Ancient Emperor was truly...unique.

"Senior, do you need assistance?"

After a long silence, Jiang Ding inquired.

"Yes,"

"I need some Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasures, to set up certain instruments; I require vast manpower and resources. This..." Ji Yan Ancient Emperor rubbed his hands with delight, ingratiatingly, "Brother, could you perhaps lend me some funds?"

"Why borrow?"

"Senior should simply take what is needed."

Jiang Ding gave a slight smile and readily agreed.

Money is merely an external possession.

To be part of the significant undertaking of relinquishing emperor practice itself is a tremendous gain, greatly promoting the development of the immortal path.

"Generous brother!"

Ji Yan Ancient Emperor rejoiced.

He truly was an optimist, swiftly recovering from heartfelt sorrow to jubilance, never depleting his own energy, always looking forward.

"These are minor matters."

"Senior,"

Jiang Ding chuckled, glancing up in a certain direction, a sinister expression crossing his face, "Senior, have you encountered the Nine-leaf Sword Emperor?"

"Nine-leaf Sword Emperor?"

"That old demon from the Forbidden Area?"

Ji Yan Ancient Emperor’s heart trembled, feeling a chill, quickly following the gaze of the Supreme Great Sun Ancient Emperor.

There, a weed was growing amidst the chaos, its appearance mysterious and unknowable, never revealing a hint of cause and effect.

It was truly spine-chilling!

Know that before looking, Ji Yan Ancient Emperor didn’t even realize when this weed had appeared, blindingly inexplicable.

Chaotic currents surged, the waves of the Great Dao.

The weed shimmered indistinctly, transforming in a flash into a youth of enchanting beauty, cloaked in transcendent white robes, a jet-green long sword casually at his side, emitting not a shred of sharpness yet inexplicably chilling, causing divine soul agony.

"Taoist Friend Qilin was correct."

"Another eminent figure has emerged among Human Race Sword Cultivators."

The enchanting and beautiful youth sighed lightly, "Supreme Great Sun Daoist, your Art of Concealment is extraordinary. You detected my presence the moment I appeared, truly...joyful beyond compare."

"Not as good as you."

"I am only humbly showing off, Nine-leaf Friend."

Jiang Ding slightly shook his head, "What stands here is merely a small Divine Sense avatar of yours—how could it not be seen through? It’s said, friend, that your concealed swordsmanship is unfathomable, cutting through the Human Race Immortal Dynasty to an unrivaled mastery, sparing no weak Super Tier human experts, that’s truly a monumental skill."

Nine-leaf Sword Emperor single-handedly annihilated an entire pinnacle era of the human race, reigning supreme with the Sword Dao.

"This time, Nine-leaf Friend does not wish to awaken?"

Jiang Ding inquired.

"It’s not the right time."

"Battles outside of the Golden Era hold little meaning."

Nine-leaf Sword Emperor responded calmly.

He offered the same answer as the Ancient Emperor of the Sun, a shared consensus.

"Then, what is your purpose in appearing here?"

Jiang Ding asked quietly.

Unlike among human race emperors, Jiang Ding chose not to linger conversationally with Nine-leaf Sword Emperor, fearing he might not restrain from striking him down with a sword.

"Simply to discuss the Dao."

"Witnessing the flourishing of Human Race Sword Cultivators brings me immense joy."

With a subtle smile, Nine-leaf Sword Emperor offered a scripture, "This is my path, the ’Grass Character Immortal Sword Scripture,’ which you previously obtained a portion of?"

"This is the complete text."

"One thing, my friend, a word of caution: concealed within are subtle Divine Soul Traps, extremely well-hidden."

Nine-leaf Sword Emperor’s voice was gentle, introducing it, "Should you be unwary, my friend, you might fall prey and become one of my grass sword seeds—hardly ideal."

"In this world, no grass sword seed could compare to a true Sword Dao master."

The grass stem leaf-woven jade slip slowly floated towards the Supreme Great Sun Ancient Emperor.

Grass Sword Seed!

Divine Soul Trap!

Ji Yan Ancient Emperor drew a deep breath, instinctively stepping back.

Forbidden Area Ancient Emperor, Nine-leaf Sword Emperor’s path of the Divine Soul Sword Dao, extremely enigmatic, with grass sword seeds like grains scattered across the universe, taking root in the sword cultivators’ divine souls, first absorbing their Sword Dao insights, only emerging once their potential was exhausted, extracting their soul, bones, blood, and life flying sword back into the Nine-leaf Sword Emperor’s flying sword.

The creation of the Nine-leaf Sword was forged from the blood, bones, and Sword Dao wisdom of countless Human Race Sword Cultivators, possibly even including Human Race Sword Emperors!

This is the grass sword seed.

Even among ancient emperors, these three words provoked dread.

"Much obliged."

"Many thanks, Nine-leaf Friend!"

Jiang Ding, hearing this, invigorated, cheerfully declared, "Friend’s generosity, incomparable gratitude."

"This full version of ’Sun Immortal Scripture,’ without traps, crystallizes my lifelong swordsmanship wisdom, gifted to you, hoping it enhances your Sword Dao."

The Supreme Great Sun Ancient Emperor extended a Twilight Jade Scroll encircled by Destruction Dao Runes.

"Good."

"Thus, my thanks to Supreme Great Sun Daoist as well."

Nine-leaf Sword Emperor accepted the scripture respectfully, gradually disappearing, choosing not to awaken in this era.