Free Web NovelChapter 1629: Chapter 1612: The Heavenly Emperor Is Not Dead
Within the Inner Mansion of the Wuji Mansion, the east side is quite secluded, generally inhabited by the guards and servants of the mansion. Although simple, it is far from the bustling and noise of Wuji City, very quiet, and rarely visited by anyone.
An Old Kui Tree with lush foliage and crooked roots entangling and intertwining, soaring into the clouds, stands tall in a remote courtyard.
After the breeze, the leaves on the tree sway with the wind, casting a shimmering green light, full of vibrant vitality, rustling like pages of ancient scriptures turning, as if traversing thousands of years, reincarnating, and certifying the Tao and Law of the present life.
Under the tree, there is only one figure sitting quietly, resembling a rock, never moving, honing and comprehending his own Tao and Law.
Looking from afar, he is enveloped by a layer of Star Light; every inch of his body radiates starlight, symbolizing immortality, and even the Power of Time cannot destroy him.
This is a handsome young man, with neatly flowing black hair, a face with sharp angles, features as if carved by blade and axe, exuding a unique aura, as if united with the surrounding void.
The most peculiar thing is, his every breath creates a perfect cycle, even causing a subtle tremor in the void, quite astonishing.
"Brother Xiao, you’re here."
"My injuries are recovering, maybe it won’t take long until I’m back to my previous level. Thank you, Brother Xiao, for your concern."
In the next moment, Nangong Xingyu suddenly opened his eyes, gazing forward.
At some unknown time, a tall, slender figure had already descended into the courtyard, without emitting any aura or making a sound, just quietly staring at Nangong Xingyu sitting under the Old Kui Tree.
"Brother Nangong, your cultivation has improved rapidly. If I’m not mistaken, your Star Battle Body has already revived."
"Those Absolute Emperor’s sons who suffered similar encounters cannot compare to you at all."
Xiao Ye’s black hair danced wildly, his eyes flickered with a cold gleam, like a drawn blade, slicing through the void, his words full of meaning, more like an interrogation.
"That is thanks to the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures given by Brother Xiao, all of which are extinct in the True Spirit Continent. Their effects are unexpectedly excellent."
"If not for Brother Xiao, I wouldn’t have been able to recover this quickly." Nangong Xingyu smiled faintly, spoke calmly, dismissing Xiao Ye’s questioning with a light remark.
Xiao Ye remained silent upon hearing this, gazing at his close friend before him.
"Brother Nangong, I’m sorry, my Martial Arts Foundation was damaged recently, making my temperament extreme, and I even killed a martial artist from the Wuji Sect, causing quite some trouble for you."
"If Brother Xiao is here to hold me accountable, I’m willing to accept the Wuji Sect’s punishment, so as not to trouble you."
Seeing Xiao Ye silent, Nangong Xingyu actively explained, sincerity in his eyes.
"Brother Nangong, I remember you said, to pursue supreme martial arts, to break through the martial arts barrier, all contemporaries must be swept aside, becoming invincible. Therefore, in the end, there must be a battle between us."
"Then let’s start now!"
Xiao Ye couldn’t be bothered to waste words, stepping forward, raising a hand to casually launch a punch.
Half-Emperor Battle Technique, Divine Fist!
The earthy yellow Half-Emperor Power surged, crushing the void, as Xiao Ye’s right fist erupted with blazing Divine Radiance, suppressing the atmosphere, obliterating the void, making the entire courtyard tremble gently, like a god descending to the world, the unmatched power of the fist directly enveloping Nangong Xingyu.
With Xiao Ye’s current height and comprehension of martial arts, this set of Half-Emperor Battle Techniques has been cultivated to a Perfect level.
Clang!
Nangong Xingyu’s body erupted with dazzling Star Light, soaring into the sky, like a brilliant Star River coming to face Xiao Ye’s Divine Fist, resulting in a fierce collision, causing the heaven and earth to shake mightily, as the courtyard split apart, directly crumbling, dust billowing.
Nangong Xingyu, stepping on Star Light, flashed his figure and stood in the sky, his robe fluttering in the wind, without a speck of dust, resembling a Banished Immortal, not falling behind in the least.
"Brother Nangong, your strength is formidable; not only has your Star Battle Body revived, but your cultivation has reached the Half-Emperor level."
"Although the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures I gave you are powerful, they shouldn’t exaggerate to such an extent. How do you plan to explain this?"
Xiao Ye’s eyes flickered with even colder gleams, but a trace of sorrow emerged on his face.
The suspicion was true.
’The Heavenly Emperor is not dead, and is by your side,’ these eight words were the warning left to Xiao Ye by the Heavenly Mechanism Sect disciple, causing him a great shock.
Since Nangong Xingyu returned from the Heavenly Emperor’s bedroom, his personality changed drastically. Xiao Ye once used the Hundred Battle Eye to investigate, finding no issues, thus thinking that such a change was comprehensible given the adversities the other faced, he remained tolerant, even if suspicious, he wouldn’t connect it to the Heavenly Emperor.
But these eight words suddenly made many things clear to him, so he came to confirm it personally.
Now there was hardly any doubt left.
Even at Nangong Xingyu’s peak, possessing part of the Iron Blood Emperor’s Star Battle Body, he would have struggled to block his punch, let alone now.
The Nangong Xingyu before him was probably controlled by the Heavenly Emperor, losing his self.
Or rather, the current Nangong Xingyu might very well be the Heavenly Emperor.
"What’s going on?"
"Why did Lord Xiao and Nangong Xingyu start fighting?"
"These two don’t seem to be sparring."
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The massive tremor within the Inner Mansion of the Wuji Sect directly activated the Guardian Array, also attracting the attention of the Wuji Sect martial artists and the Central State martial artists present to congratulate.
The Sword Emperor, Pei Jiang, and others all showed shocked expressions.
"Brother Xiao, do you think that I’ll obstruct your invincible path in the future, so you’re striking preemptively to eliminate the threat?"
Nangong Xingyu with a hint of mockery didn’t respond to Xiao Ye’s question but sneered aloud.
His voice, like a rolling thunder in the Heavenly Dome, spread far with clamor all around.
Everyone knew the relationship between Lord Xiao and Nangong Xingyu—they were absolute close friends.
Would Lord Xiao really strike against Nangong Xingyu over this?
"No one can block my path to invincibility."
"Heavenly Emperor, you hid within the Wuji Sect using Nangong Xingyu’s identity, truly deserving death!" Xiao Ye soared into the sky, releasing an icy killing intent, and Slaughter Principle burst forth instantly, layers of blood light filled the Heavenly Dome.
Just thinking about Nangong Xingyu being controlled and hidden among his clan made Xiao Ye’s soul tremble in terror, quietly hating his own carelessness.
He should have realized it long ago.
Heavenly Emperor!
Upon hearing this title, all martial artists who rushed over were stunned, unable to utter a word, with cold sweat crawling down their backs.
Nangong Xingyu, is the Heavenly Emperor?
(I have to go out for errands today, I’ll write the second update faster. If I can’t update in time, it can only be done at night, sorry.)
