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The unparalleled, majestic voice and aura from moments ago had emanated from this very Zhou Jueyin Celestial Palace.

"Noisy!"

Xu Qing looked up. Caught up in the thrill of the slaughter, the Level 10 Meridian Seven Star Sword in his hand let out an ecstatic hum. His gaze was cold as he charged straight ahead.

"Die!"

BOOM!

CRACK!

Xu Qing raised his sword. Countless strands of Sword Qi coalesced, forming a terrifying Sword Aura that held world-shattering Power.

BANG!

Xu Qing’s sword came slashing down.

RUMBLE!!!

ROAR!

The next moment, a black True Dragon burst forth from the Zhou Jueyin Celestial Palace, roaring endlessly. Its draconic presence was immense, its Mighty Power erupting to form a barrier of light against Xu Qing’s Sword Aura.

However, Xu Qing’s power was even more immense. He shattered the defensive barrier and even split the entire Zhou Jueyin Celestial Palace apart, causing it to explode into a sky full of glittering specks.

"Found you."

HUM!

Xu Qing looked up, a glint in his eyes. The instant the Zhou Jueyin Celestial Palace shattered, a vortex appeared amidst the brilliant, sky-filling explosion.

At the same time, Xu Qing sensed the auras of the eight Ancient Scripture Inheritors.

WHOOSH!

Without hesitation, Xu Qing took a step. Activating Close Yet Far Away, he transformed into an ultimate streak of light and plunged into the heart of the explosive storm.

SWISH!

Xu Qing spotted the entrance to the vortex and instantly shot inside, entering the passage. He moved through it swiftly, heading for the deepest part of the Underworld.

「Meanwhile.」

Zhang Ling and the others were locked in a bitter struggle.

On every battlefield except for Xu Qing’s, the fighting was fierce. While Xu Qing had annihilated the Ten Hall Yama and crushed the Zhou Jueyin Celestial Palace with overwhelming force, Zhang Ling and his allies were all bogged down in a difficult battle.

The entire Underworld had been divided into eight battlefields. Xu Qing had already annihilated all his enemies, discovered the location of the eight Ancient Scripture Inheritors, and was now on his way to its deepest part.

However, Zhang Ling and the others were caught in a desperate struggle, truly fighting against the Ten Hall Yama and even the Five Ghost Emperors. They were locked in a stalemate, and a victor wouldn’t be decided anytime soon.

Currently, only Xu Qing had managed to defeat all his powerful foes and charge toward the deepest part of the Underworld.

HUM! HUM!!!

The deepest part of the Underworld.

An independent space had formed here, similar to the Celestial Dao Space Xu Qing had been in within the Beastman Mini World. It existed in the deepest recesses of the Underworld, and all eight Ancient Scripture Inheritors were present.

WHOOSH!

Xu Qing’s figure appeared. He scanned his surroundings, which were utterly dark, making him feel as if he were adrift and alone in the pitch-black void of space.

But when Xu Qing looked ahead, he saw eight distinct figures not far away. With their hands clasped behind their backs, they looked down on him from a superior position, their gazes condescending.

The eight Ancient Scripture Inheritors.

They were Luo Feng Emperor, Xu Ming; Shen Tu Emperor, Yang Yun; True Man Emperor, Zhao Wenhe; Luofu Emperor, Zhou Yiji; Hell Emperor, Zhang Feiyang; Yama Emperor, You Ming; Earth Store Emperor, Cining; and Emperor Baodu, Houtu Clan.

Of course, this so-called "Emperor" title was merely something they had bestowed upon themselves. It was not recognized by any of the world’s true experts; they were simply singing their own praises.

Beings who could truly be called "Emperor Level" transcended all imagination and concepts.

Furthermore, Xu Qing had learned everything he knew about the eight Ancient Scripture Inheritors from Zhang Ling, who had investigated them extensively.

"So, you’re Xu Qing?"

HUM!

Xu Ming took a step forward, his gaze fixed on Xu Qing. "The ninth Ancient Scripture Inheritor died by your hand. You possess the ninth inheritance."

"Xu Qing."

"Hand over the ninth inheritance, and I can promise to guarantee your safety."

"Hahaha..."

Yang Yun laughed. "Xu Qing, don’t let Xu Ming fool you. He has no intention of letting you go. The very instant you hand over the ninth inheritance, he will kill you."

"That’s why..."

"You should give it to me. I’ll definitely let you live."

"Hand over the ninth inheritance now!"

Zhao Wenhe demanded in a low voice.

"I have to say."

Zhou Yiji chuckled. "We just watched your battle. Despite having only the Cultivation and Realm of the Fifth Realm, your strength surpasses even that of Zhang Ling and his group."

"But."

"You’re far too arrogant and overconfident. Daring to charge in here all alone to face us... you’re just asking to die."

"That’s right."

Zhang Feiyang nodded. "Xu Qing, you have no idea, do you? We deliberately leaked a trace of our auras for you to detect. It was all to lure you here. The ninth inheritance is on you; Zhang Ling and the others are of no use to us."

"I never thought you’d fall for such a simple trick. You walked right into our trap, delivering yourself to your death."

"Just hand over the ninth inheritance."

You Ming and the others chimed in.

HUM! HUM! HUM!!!

At this moment, Xu Qing was surrounded. The eight Ancient Scripture Inheritors had him cornered in the deepest part of the Underworld, like prey that had fallen into a trap.

"There’s no escape for you, Xu Qing."

"Hand it over."

"..."

The eight Ancient Scripture Inheritors demanded one after another.

"Hahaha..."

But Xu Qing’s expression remained calm, as if he weren’t the one who had fallen into a trap. "You want the ninth inheritance? Then come and take it."

"Incorrigible."

BOOM!

Xu Ming was the first to strike. With a wave of his right hand, a pitch-black Jade Seal appeared, emitting a terrifying Dao Rhyme.

"Four-sided Ghost Emperor Seal!"

Xu Ming roared, his hands forming seals. "Be suppressed!"

"Seven-Layered Exquisite Pagoda!"

DONG!

With a flash in his eyes, Xu Qing waved his left hand. A Level 10 Seven-Layered Exquisite Pagoda immediately shot out from his palm.

BOOM!

An explosion rang out.

Xu Qing’s Level 10 Seven-Layered Exquisite Pagoda collided with the Four-sided Ghost Emperor Seal. The two treasures clashed, unleashing an explosion of Energy and a surge of Dao Rhyme.

BANG!

With a loud bang, Xu Qing’s Level 10 Seven-Layered Exquisite Pagoda was sent flying, as was Xu Ming’s Four-sided Ghost Emperor Seal. They had fought to a draw.

"What?!"

Xu Ming looked on in shock.

"Abi Nine Nether Emperor Sword!"

CLANG!

With the ringing of a sword, Yang Yun followed up. His hands formed seals, and a pitch-black Emperor Sword immediately condensed in his grasp. It had a long, slender blade, engraved with purple Emperor Patterns.

"Die!"

Yang Yun lunged at Xu Qing. In the blink of an eye, he was upon him, the Abi Nine Nether Emperor Sword in his hand thrusting straight for Xu Qing’s heart.

WHOOSH!

Xu Qing took a single step and vanished. He seemed to transform into a streak of Sword Light, moving at an inconceivable speed to dodge Yang Yun’s attack.

"!!!"

Yang Yun’s sword struck empty air, shredding only the afterimage Xu Qing had left behind. He froze, his face darkening as he scanned the area to pinpoint Xu Qing’s new location.

"Eighteen Layers of Hell Array."

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!!!

Zhang Feiyang let out a great roar. The moment Xu Qing reappeared, Zhang Feiyang attacked. Eighteen Array Plates shot from his hands, swiftly overlapping to form the Eighteen Layers of Hell Array. The formation rapidly enveloped Xu Qing, attempting to drag him inside.

"Mystical Technique: Eightfold Sword!"

CLANG!

BANG! BANG! BANG!!!

Xu Qing’s gaze sharpened. With a soft cry, he unhesitatingly unleashed the Sword Dao Mystery he had recently comprehended.

In an instant, countless strands of Chaos Sword Qi filled the air, forming layer upon layer of Sword Qi Waves. They crashed one after another, each stronger than the last, hammering against the Eighteen Layers of Hell Array.

BOOM!

CRACK! CRACK!!!

In that same instant, Zhang Feiyang’s Eighteen Layers of Hell Array proved no match for Xu Qing’s ’Sword Dao Mystery: Eightfold Sword’ and was torn to shreds by his Sword Qi Waves.