“What a pity. A heroic lord of the demon clan has vanished eternally like this.”
Old Nine’s words were filled with deep melancholy.
Then, he pointed a finger at the centre of Ye Qiu’s forehead. In an instant, Ye Qiu awoke from his coma.
“Old Nine?” Ye Qiu was stunned at first, then asked, “Where is the Demon Emperor?”
“The Demon Emperor’s divine sense has completely dissipated,” Old Nine said.
Ye Qiu was greatly shocked. “Bloody hell, you killed the Demon Emperor’s divine sense?”
“If I could kill him, I would have long ago wiped out the Wuji Heavenly Venerable and the Yin-Yang Sect,” Old Nine sighed. “That strand of the Demon Emperor’s divine sense had lingered here for over a million years. It could no longer hold on and dissipated on its own.”
“By the way, what happened after I passed out? Why did the Demon Emperor want to kill me? I have no grudge against him!” Ye Qiu asked. “Old Nine, do you know something?”
Old Nine replied, “I do know some secrets, but I will tell you only after you have resolved the matters in the cultivation world and achieved enlightenment to become an emperor.”
Ye Qiu still wanted to get to the bottom of it. “But…”
“I will not say more. My strength has not yet recovered, and I was awakened abruptly. I need to enter slumber for a while,” Old Nine said. “Oh, right. Leave this place quickly. With the Demon Emperor’s divine sense dissipated, this world is about to be destroyed.”
After speaking, the severed arm flew back into the vermilion blood coffin. With a “clang”, the coffin lid closed, and there was no further sound.
Ye Qiu stood there, his face full of doubt.
“The Demon Emperor actually wanted to kill me. How strange. There must be a great secret involved, and also…”
Rumble—
At that moment, the sky collapsed and the earth cracked. The world before his eyes began to crumble.
Without hesitation, Ye Qiu immediately put away the Xuanyuan Sword, the Qiankun Cauldrons, and the golden coffin.
At the same time, the Three Thousand Mountains were also collapsing. Demonic mist danced wildly across the sky, utterly terrifying.
On the ground.
Little White Fox and the various elders had waited for several days and nights. When they suddenly saw the Three Thousand Mountains collapse, they were frightened out of their wits.
“Retreat quickly!”
Little White Fox and the others retreated all the way to the edge of the forbidden land before stopping. Then they watched the ceaselessly crumbling Three Thousand Mountains, their faces grave.
“What has happened?”
“Why have the Three Thousand Mountains suddenly collapsed?”
“Where is Master Ye?”
“Why has there been no news of Master Ye for so long?”
“Could something truly have happened to Master Ye?”
Elder Bear quietly approached Little White Fox and whispered, “In a million years, such a great upheaval has never occurred in the forbidden land. Sovereign, do you think the collapse of the Three Thousand Mountains could be related to Master Ye?”
Little White Fox had the same suspicion. After all, the Three Thousand Mountains had stood undisturbed for a million years. Their sudden collapse was highly unusual.
However, she had no mind to investigate the cause of the collapse right now. She was only worried about Ye Qiu’s safety.
“Changsheng, oh Changsheng, why have you not come out yet?”
Little White Fox stared in the direction of the Three Thousand Mountains. Her beautiful eyes were filled with deep concern.
“Whoosh!”
At that moment, a white figure flew out from the collapsing Three Thousand Mountains, descending from the sky.
“Changsheng!” Little White Fox cried out in surprise, her face lighting up with joy.
Elder Bear also saw Ye Qiu’s figure and shouted, “Master Ye has returned!”
All the elders looked up ahead.
Soon, Ye Qiu arrived before them.
Little White Fox and the elders had originally intended to step forward to welcome him, but after taking just two steps, they all stopped in tacit understanding, staring at Ye Qiu in stunned silence.
Ye Qiu appeared divinely handsome and elegant, with features as if painted, a smile on his face, and his white robes fluttering without wind.
His pair of eyes were profound yet clear, as though they could pierce straight into one’s heart. An inexplicable aura flowed around him, like thunder and storms concealed deep within.
“What is wrong with all of you?” Seeing everyone staring at him, Ye Qiu felt somewhat puzzled. He joked, “Have I become even more handsome?”
Elder Chicken smiled. “Master is indeed more handsome.”
“More than just handsome. I have never seen anyone so handsome before,” Elder Tiger said.
Elder Sheep nodded. “I also feel that Master Ye is more handsome than before he climbed the mountain.”
Ye Qiu laughed heartily. “How is it that in such a short time apart, you have all turned into flatterers?”
Elder Sheep emphasised, “Master Ye, we are not flattering you. We are merely speaking the truth.”
Elder Rabbit said, “For some reason, I feel as though something has changed about Master Ye, but I cannot quite put it into words.”
“I feel the same,” Elder Dog said. “I sense a pressure from Master Ye, as if it is a fear arising from the depths of the soul.”
Hearing this, Little White Fox and the other elders felt their hearts tremble violently.
Indeed, they felt the same. It was as though the person standing before them was not Ye Qiu, but a supreme powerhouse who held their lives and deaths in his hands.
Ye Qiu understood that it must be due to the demon clan fortune. He said apologetically, “I am sorry for keeping everyone waiting so long.”
“Master Ye, did you obtain the Demon Emperor’s inheritance?” As soon as Elder Bear asked this, everyone turned to look at Ye Qiu.
Clearly, they all wanted to know whether Ye Qiu had truly received the Demon Emperor’s inheritance.
Ye Qiu nodded with a smile.
He had obtained it!
The group was first startled, then overjoyed, congratulating Ye Qiu in unison.
“Congratulations, Master Ye!”
“Master Ye is truly a peerless genius!”
“In a million years, no one has ever obtained the Demon Emperor’s inheritance. We never expected that Master Ye would climb the Three Thousand Mountains on his first attempt and receive it. We are utterly impressed!”
“…”
Elder Bear asked curiously, “Master Ye, what exactly is the Demon Emperor’s inheritance?”
Everyone fell silent, all looking at Ye Qiu.
With a thought, Ye Qiu said, “Elder Bear, how about we spar a little?”
“Spar?” Elder Bear grinned. “Master Ye, Old Bear is afraid of injuring you and having the Sovereign hold me accountable.”
Hahaha…
The other elders burst into laughter.
Ye Qiu also smiled and said, “Elder Bear, do you not wish to know what the Demon Emperor’s inheritance is? If we spar, you will understand.”
Elder Bear was stunned. “Master Ye, you are not joking?”
Ye Qiu replied, “Do I look like I am joking?”
Elder Bear turned to Little White Fox and said, “Sovereign, you saw it. It was Master Ye who insisted on sparring with me. If Old Bear accidentally injures him, you must not blame me.”
Little White Fox glanced at Ye Qiu. Seeing his confident expression, she said, “Elder Bear, go ahead and act freely. I will not blame you.”
“Alright then!” Elder Bear agreed, then asked, “Master Ye, shall I suppress my realm…”
“No need.” Before Elder Bear could finish, Ye Qiu said, “Elder Bear, use your full strength.”
What?
Elder Bear thought he had misheard. “Master Ye, you…”
“No more nonsense. Use your strongest power. Come on!” Ye Qiu beckoned with his finger, his face full of provocation.
Elder Bear looked deeply at Ye Qiu and said, “In that case, Master Ye, be careful.”
Boom!
Elder Bear struck out with a palm towards Ye Qiu. Terrifying momentum poured down like a galaxy, rapidly enveloping Ye Qiu’s head.
Ye Qiu stood in place, hands clasped behind his back, his expression calm as he said, “Withdraw!”
Boom—
In the next second, Elder Bear seemed to suffer a heavy blow. His entire body flew backwards.
