Chapter 560 - 336: Treasury of the Eternal Immortal Dynasty, Divine Beings of the Old Era

’Could this be the place where Emperor Changming passed away all those years ago?’

Lu Mingyuan’s gaze swept across the Bronze Hall, searching for any proof.

"I didn’t expect anyone else to find this place besides me."

That was until he heard a young man’s voice, tinged with a faint smile, from behind him.

Yun Qinghe was the first to turn, her expression instantly growing grave.

"It’s you."

Lu Mingyuan also recognized the young man in a single glance.

It was the Eternal Emperor, whom they had met once before.

The Eternal Emperor naturally exuded a domineering, unparalleled aura. His features were exceptionally handsome, and simply by standing there, he gave off a presence that made one reluctant to become his enemy.

The Eternal Emperor’s gaze swept over the two of them, lingering on Yun Qinghe for an extra second. His tone was slightly playful. "I let you go before because I had only just awakened. Do you really think you can escape from here now?"

Lu Mingyuan held his saber, its tip pointed at the ground. He stood tall and straight, saying coolly, "You can try."

"Heh, you have the same arrogance I had in my youth."

The Eternal Emperor chuckled and took out a cyan Token shaped like an eyeball from his sleeve.

With just a slight shake...

...countless black shadows emerged from the ground. They rose to their feet, holding spears and shields, their bodies completely sealed in armor.

Each shadow was a fully armed skeleton soldier.

Among them were four towering, three-meter-tall skeletons that looked like generals. They emanated the powerful aura of the Upper Three Grades. In life, they had been mighty generals who conquered distant lands for the Empire, their strength no less than that of a Martial Saint.

Green fire ignited in the eye sockets of the tall, golden skeletons. They brandished the weapons they had wielded in life, rising once more after ten thousand years.

"The Eternal Emperor’s Decree."

Yun Qinghe said gravely upon seeing the Token.

A look of surprise crossed the Eternal Emperor’s face, and he smiled faintly.

"You have a good eye."

Yun Qinghe explained slowly, "Legend has it that the Eternal Emperor’s Decree was refined from the Wind Fox’s Eye, an ancient Divine Beast. After the Eternal Emperor established the Human Race’s first Celestial Destiny Dynasty, he fused his own corpse with the Wind Fox’s Eye. Even in death, with only a remnant soul remaining, he can command the countless soldiers of the Changming Empire."

"As long as the winds of heaven and earth still flow, he will one day be resurrected."

"Along with the All Emperors Martial Scripture and the Celestial Destiny Divine Artifact, the Human Emperor Tripod, it is ranked as one of the three great Treasures of the Ancient Human Race."

After hearing Yun Qinghe’s explanation, Lu Mingyuan showed no fear. He held his Cross Saber horizontally before his chest, his fingers stroking the dark cyan blade as he chanted in a rhythmic cadence:

"This world can only have one Emperor!"

"Since you are already dead, you should stay in your tomb!"

As he finished speaking, Lu Mingyuan unleashed a slash, carrying with it a monstrous wave of Saber Qi.

Ripples spread through the void.

The hundred or so skeleton soldiers before him were all wiped out.

However, one of the mighty skeleton generals, wielding a great halberd and mounted on a skeletal horse of blazing fire, also struck out with a gleam of his halberd, clashing with the Saber Qi.

The ground trembled from the impact.

"Mere undead dare to act so presumptuously?"

Lu Mingyuan’s Martial Saint Body ignited. The Taotie Flame spread over every inch of his skin, and the cracking patterns of fire revealed a terrifying Holy Power.

He swung with his full strength.

Behind him, a pair of scarlet, giant eyes, as brilliant as starlight, appeared on his Primordial Spirit Dharma Aspect.

With a single move, an endless sea of fire transformed into a Taotie Dharma Aspect, swallowing all four of the uniquely-shaped Skeleton Generals and grinding them to dust.

However, a faint smile appeared on the Eternal Emperor’s lips. "It’s useless. My generals all possess an Undying Body."

He had just finished speaking when...

...the scattered golden bones began to reassemble. The light radiating from their golden patterns made them look even more divine.

The four great generals stood up once more.

It was just as he had said.

’If I can’t find a way to kill the Eternal Emperor directly, these undead will never truly die, and I’ll be the one to perish from exhaustion.’

Lu Mingyuan tightened his grip on his long saber, his eyes narrowed as he scanned his surroundings, searching for a way to break the stalemate.

Suddenly, he noticed that the Eternal Emperor was guarding the throne, not moving a single step away from it.

This was the location of his own corpse.

’Could it be that this desiccated corpse has some other use?’

With this in mind, he decided to test his theory. He immediately sent a voice transmission to Yun Qinghe:

"In a moment, I will draw the attention of the Eternal Emperor and the four Skeleton Generals. You advance toward the throne and do your best to destroy the Barrier within."

After hearing his plan, Yun Qinghe nodded slightly.

Lu Mingyuan once again drew an ink-black Narrow Saber from his Acupoints.

In an instant, his Saber Qi flared like a rainbow, soaring ten feet high, brilliant and dazzling.

The Famous Sword Yang Su.

Wielding two sabers once more, Lu Mingyuan channeled Holy Qi of different Attributes into the two Treasure Sabers.

One was the Purple Sky Thunder Power, which crackled with SIZZLING electricity and astonishing destructive force.

The other was the Taotie Divine Fire Power, its flames seeming to devour all in their path, radiating an oppressive heatwave.

"Take this—"

Lu Mingyuan shot into the air, letting out a great shout. The Thunder and Divine Flame appeared on the surface of his Flesh Body like brilliant runes.

"Slash!"

It was another charged strike.

Carrying a terrifying might, it easily sliced the revived undead in half at the waist.

This time, even a few of the golden skeletons were shattered to pieces.

"Quite impressive power. Your strength must have reached the Martial Saint Realm, correct? Throughout history, an Emperor with your level of talent is truly rare. I’m afraid only the five Human Emperors of the Ancient Era could compare to you."

The Eternal Emperor was already quite surprised by the strength Lu Mingyuan displayed and did not hold back his praise.

"However, if you want to end this chaotic era with this level of strength alone, it is still... not... enough."

The Eternal Emperor once again took out a small and exquisite Bronze Tripod from his large sleeve, its surface covered in all sorts of inscriptions.

"It’s time for you to witness the power of the Human Emperor Tripod."

The Eternal Emperor tossed the Bronze Tripod into the air.

In an instant, the Bronze Tripod grew to the size of a mountain, radiating divine light and suppressing Lu Mingyuan’s Sword Intent Domain.

Tons upon tons of chaotic water gushed from the tripod, instantly flooding the great hall.

Just then, a rainbow-like streak of light flashed through the void, drawing the Eternal Emperor’s attention.

He immediately shot out a stream of cyan qi.

Unexpectedly, it was intercepted by a sharp glint of sword light.

"This place is protected by a Middle Ages Array. To think you could touch our royal corpse... isn’t that a bit of wishful thinking?"

But in the next second...

...a faint wisp of immortal might emanated from the Treasure Sword of the white-haired woman before him.

The Array trembled violently, already showing signs of shattering.

This was mainly because the Array had stood for over ten thousand years, and its power was no longer what it once was.

"An Immortal Sword?!"

Even the Eternal Emperor’s eyes showed a flash of panic. He saw Yun Qinghe approaching a Cyan Blood Pearl next to the corpse and immediately shouted, "Don’t go near that thing!"

But the more he shouted, the more vigorously Yun Qinghe struck.

BANG!

CRASH!

The moment the Array shattered...

BOOM!

An incredibly terrifying pressure descended, as if one of the Ancient Gods was looking down from above, causing a tremor that originated from the very soul. But Yun Qinghe paid it no mind and continued forward.

The consciousness of an Innate God awakened. A pair of dark, profound eyes seemed to tear through the void, their gaze fixed upon her!

HUM!

She pressed forward against the immense pressure.

It was impossible to tell if this pressure was a remnant of the Divine Beings who died in this Grotto Heaven or the inherent might of Emperor Changming himself. It felt as if a single wisp of its aura could crush the heavens.

Even Lu Mingyuan felt this ancient pressure.

[Emperor’s Orange Life Chart - Celestial Exiled Immortal, Refinement Level increased to 80%]

[Emperor’s Orange Life Chart (Celestial Exiled Immortal): In the Celestial White Jade Capital, with its Twelve Floors and Five Cities, an Immortal anoints my head, granting eternal life. With the face of a Deity and a heart like Glazed glass, my status is Transcendent, I have obtained immortality.]

[Promoted Life Chart Trait - Transcendent (High Level)]

[Transcendent (High Level): Beyond the mortal world, I alone am Immortal. The heart knows no fear; all forms of pressure are ineffective against the Life Master. Furthermore, within such pressure, your Daoxin will become even more stable.]

[Promoted Life Chart Trait - Glazed Heart (High Level)]

[Glazed Heart (High Level): You are born with a flawless Glazed Heart, purged of all worldly emotions and desires. It cannot be tainted by Heart Demons or invaded by distracting thoughts. It is impossible for you to develop Heart Demons or Demonic Thoughts.]

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