Chapter 669: Emperor Donghuang

“Brother Lin, what is the meaning of this?”

Inside the magnificent, resplendent mansion, the Cold Light Divine General stared in astonishment at Lin Guangdong, who had just returned.

“Lin Guangdong” looked hesitant as he faced the Cold Light Divine General. “Brother Jiang, it’s not that I’m being fickle. It’s just that I’m truly uneasy about dealing with a True Disciple. If a True Disciple were to meet with a mishap on my territory, the consequences would be severe!”

Upon hearing this, the Cold Light Divine General instantly understood why he had returned.

Jiang Hanguang was inwardly contemptuous. ‘This Lin Guangdong is so indecisive. It’s obvious he’s not cut out for great things.’

‘No wonder that, despite being a Quasi-Saint, he’s only managed to become a mere Village Chief.’

Though he looked down on him, he spoke with confidence. “Lin Village Chief, you worry too much. To be honest with you, our First Senior Brother already passed his seventh great tribulation a few days ago and has broken through to the Seventh Rank Earth Saint Realm. Can you rest easy now?”

‘What? The Seventh Rank Earth Saint Realm?’

Qin Feng’s expression changed drastically.

What did the Earth Saint Realm even entail?

Those at that level were said to live as long as the earth itself, earning them the title of eternal overlords.

Even with his Medium-sized Grotto Heaven, Qin Feng wasn’t sure he could withstand an expert of the Earth Saint Realm.

Within the sect, some Supreme Elders who had lived for thousands of years were only at this Realm!

For Gong Ao to break through now was a major development.

His status was now on par with that of the Supreme Elders.

Not even the sect’s Vice Sect Leaders could compare in this regard.

Gong Ao was now only a Half-Step away from the position of Sect Leader!

A deep gloom settled in Qin Feng’s heart.

“What, surprised are you, Brother Lin? To be honest, the reason our First Senior Brother hasn’t been seen in years is partly because he was guarding the Asura Blood River, but also because he’s been searching for the Eastern Wilderness Divine Treasure left behind by Emperor Donghuang!”

The Cold Light Divine General looked immensely proud.

By revealing this information, he intended to thoroughly intimidate Lin Guangdong.

He was preparing to make his move. Lin Guangdong was just the first; next, he would bring the other Village Chiefs into the fold!

Emperor Donghuang was one of the renowned Five Emperors from the Ancient Era.

The Five Emperors were also known as the Five Desolate Emperors. They were five peerless Great Emperors who rose to prominence after the Three Emperors Era of the Ancient Era came to an end.

Each Great Emperor was a peerless figure whose might shook the myriad great worlds. A single one of them ruled an entire era, a time when even the astonishingly brilliant founding patriarchs of the Seventy-two Sects had to bow before them.

Although Emperor Donghuang wasn’t the strongest of the Five Emperors, the Eastern Wilderness Divine Treasure he left behind has always captivated the hearts of countless Martial Artists.

Legend has it that after Emperor Donghuang ascended to become a Demon God, he sealed countless Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, and even his True Inheritance, within the Divine Treasure.

If he could obtain the Eastern Wilderness Divine Treasure, Gong Ao’s position as the First True Disciple and the next Sect Leader would be as unshakable as a mountain.

Qin Feng would have no choice but to run.

His heart trembling, Qin Feng probed, “Don’t tell me… First Senior Brother Gong Ao has already obtained the Eastern Wilderness Divine Treasure?”

Jiang Hanguang’s expression faltered for a moment before he sneered. “It’s only a matter of time. Our First Senior Brother Gong Ao is destined to acquire the Eastern Wilderness Divine Treasure! The Cultivation Method he practices is none other than Emperor Donghuang’s early Cultivation Method, the “Eight Desolates Undying Scripture”. He has even obtained a key True Artifact that is intimately linked to the Divine Treasure. Inheriting the Eastern Wilderness Divine Treasure is an inevitability!”

“Many of the Supreme Elders in the sect who are proficient in Celestial Secret Calculation have said that Senior Brother Gong Ao is the heaven-ordained successor to Emperor Donghuang’s legacy. He is destined to obtain the Eastern Wilderness Divine Treasure at some point in the future!”

“I see. It seems we’ve been blind to the bigger picture. I hope Senior Brother Jiang can forgive us!”

As he spoke, ‘Lin Guangdong’ bowed repeatedly, but inwardly, he was truly shaken to the core.

The “Eight Desolates Undying Scripture”… he was all too familiar with it.

His own “Eight Desolates Undying Profound Technique” was derived from this very Mythical Level scripture.

Qin Feng had never imagined that the scripture he’d stumbled upon on that fragmented stele was actually the early Cultivation Method of the long-dead Emperor Donghuang.

‘No wonder Gong Ao and I were at odds from the very beginning,’ Qin Feng thought. ‘It’s a clash of Qi Fortune. We both cultivate a legacy technique from Emperor Donghuang. It’s said that a Mythical Level Technique left by a Great Emperor Level being is unique—meaning only one person in the entire world can cultivate it to Perfection. If another practitioner exists, neither can ever achieve Perfection!’

A bitter smile touched his lips as he mulled this over.

‘When I cultivated the “Eight Desolates Undying Profound Technique” in my past life, I never ran into this problem.’

‘It seems that if I want to bring my “Eight Desolates Undying Profound Technique” to Perfection, I have to kill Gong Ao. Likewise, if he wants to perfect his “Eight Desolates Undying Scripture”, he has to kill me! We have to devour each other, and only the one left standing can reach the final truth!’

Seeing “Lin Guangdong” act so humbly, Jiang Hanguang thought to himself that the man knew his place. He immediately helped him up, saying, “Of course, of course. From now on, Brother Lin, we’re on the same side. We must look out for each other!!”

“Lin Guangdong” nodded eagerly. “Hearing your words, Brother Jiang, has put my mind at ease. From now on, I will follow your lead. I only hope you can put in a good word for me with the First Senior Brother!”

Having pried out so much inside information, Qin Feng was satisfied. At the same time, he also changed his mind.

Now that Gong Ao had broken through, his faction’s influence would naturally soar. Even if Qin Feng used the Five Demons to destroy Little Cang Mountain, it would be a mere scratch to someone like Jiang Hanguang.

‘In for a penny, in for a pound,’ he thought. ‘Might as well get rid of Jiang Hanguang right here and now!’

Qin Feng was ruthless. Having made his decision, he struck at once. Taking advantage of Jiang Hanguang’s lowered guard, he closed the distance in a flash, appearing behind him. He slapped a hand down on Jiang Hanguang’s head as his Cave Heaven Power erupted, transforming into a massive vortex that instantly engulfed the man.

One moment they were acting like sworn brothers; the next, Jiang Hanguang was ambushed!

Caught completely off guard, Jiang Hanguang never expected the “Lin Guangdong” before him to be so treacherous and vicious. He was caught in the trap instantly, swept into a vortex by the Cave Heaven Power.

“Brother Lin, what is the meaning of this?!” Jiang Hanguang cried out in shock. Trapped deep within the terrifying Cave Heaven Power, he felt his own True Power crumble and disintegrate layer by layer, leaving him as helpless as a drowning ant.

Fury that was almost tangible erupted from him. Jiang Hanguang’s eyes blazed as he roared,

“Lin Guangdong, are you insane?! How dare you attack me? Have you lost your mind?!”

As he roared, a suit of resplendent Golden Battle Armor materialized around him. A heaven-piercing Sword Intent erupted, slashing heavily at the Cave Heaven Power, but it was as fragile as quicksand against the overwhelming force.

The Cave Heaven Power hammered against his Golden Battle Armor like countless thunderbolts, instantly shredding it. Blood sprayed everywhere as his soul was violently torn from his body in a panic.

An ancient Stone Talisman shot out from the depths of his soul.

‘A Void Mixture Realm King Talisman? He had something this good on him?’ Qin Feng was inwardly surprised. This Void Realm King Talisman was an upgraded version of the Void-Breaking Talisman.

Even when suppressed by a Grotto Heaven, it could easily tear an opening for its user to escape.

An ancient Rune flashed, and a gateway was torn open in the void. Overjoyed, Jiang Hanguang was about to dive into it, but in the next instant, Qin Feng snorted.

The surging Cave Heaven Power crashed down upon the newly opened portal like ten thousand roaring torrents.

BANG! BANG! BANG!

With a series of shattering cracks, the entire gateway exploded, turning to dust.

“No!” In his despair, Jiang Hanguang was engulfed by the torrent of Cave Heaven Power. An instant later, he was silent.