bookbashuk Chapter 307 Tuoshegu Emperor, the Origin of Emperors!
Chapter 307 Tuoshegu Emperor, the Origin of Emperors!
Chapter 307 Tuoshegu Emperor, the Origin of Emperors!
"Is this Teitan?"
Xun'er looked curiously at the old man shrouded in golden light.
Little Fairy Doctor whispered, "An Emperor-grade pill? I feel his energy fluctuations are so strong—"
The four women gathered around, curiously observing the old man who was supposedly the reincarnation of the legendary Emperor Dan.
Cai Lin's nine-colored hair moved without wind, and a hint of surprise flashed in her beautiful eyes: "Indeed extraordinary, this energy fluctuation is comparable to the peak of a nine-star Dou Sheng."
Zi Yan excitedly tugged at Lu Yu's sleeve: "Husband, can this Emperor Pill really help us improve our cultivation?"
The old man, surrounded by onlookers, was on the verge of tears. He was, after all, a top-grade imperial pill, and had cultivated diligently for ten thousand years in this ancient imperial cave. Now, he was being judged and criticized like an exhibit. How could he bear this?
Lu Yu nodded with a smile and said, "To be precise, this is a nascent Emperor Pill. It's possible that due to the scarcity of energy in the world at that time, the Ancient Emperor Tuoshe was unable to refine a complete Emperor Pill and could only leave it in this cave to continue nurturing it."
He swept his gaze over the four women and continued to explain, "Even if it is just a nascent Emperor Core, it will be enough to benefit all four of you greatly. I will use the dual cultivation method from the Great Emperor's Inner Scripture to help you refine its energy, which will be enough to help you make rapid progress."
Upon hearing this, the four women blushed slightly.
Cai Lin coughed lightly, Xun'er lowered her head and fiddled with the hem of her clothes, Xiao Yixian's ears turned red, and Zi Yan happily took Lu Yu's arm.
The old man trapped in the golden light turned ashen-faced upon hearing this. He never imagined that, as a noble imperial-grade elixir, he would not only be refined by someone else, but also become an aid in someone else's dual cultivation. This was an utter disgrace.
"My lord, spare my life!"
The old man finally couldn't hold back and begged for mercy, "I'm willing to acknowledge you as my master, I only beg that my mind be spared!"
"Oh? I'll preserve your consciousness?"
Lu Yu looked at the old man with a half-smile, then lightly tapped his fingertip, and the golden cage tightened instantly.
He said slowly, "Although the greatest value of the Emperor Pill lies in the Origin Qi it contains, its efficacy will be greatly reduced if you retain your consciousness."
Upon hearing this, the old man panicked and hurriedly said, "My lord, you are wise! Although I am only in the nascent stage of an Emperor-level pill, my understanding of the art of alchemy far surpasses that of ordinary people. If you allow me to stay, I will certainly be able to help you refine even more pills!"
Upon hearing this, a hint of amusement flashed in Lu Yu's eyes: "Oh? You, a mere pill, also know how to refine pills? That's quite rare."
Seeing that things were turning around, the old man hurriedly explained, "My lord, you may not know this, but I have spent ten thousand years in the ancient emperor's cave, and I often study the alchemy insights left by the ancient emperor Tuoshe. Although I cannot personally refine elixirs, I have quite a bit of experience in various elixir formulas and the control of heat."
He secretly observed Lu Yu's expression and continued, "Moreover, I also know that the cave contains a remnant of the ancient Emperor Tuoshe's Imperial Origin, which is the true great opportunity within the entire cave—"
"Don't listen to this old man's nonsense."
Zhu Kun suddenly interrupted, stepping forward to say to Lu Yu, "I have lived for tens of thousands of years, and I know where the source of the Emperor is."
The old dragon emperor of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan stared intently at the old man with the Emperor Pill: "My dear son-in-law, don't be fooled by him. This pill will say anything to save his life. The Emperor's Origin does exist, but I know its exact location much better than he does."
The old man, Di Dan, immediately became anxious: "My lord, please understand! I know other secrets, such as the array arrangement in the cave, and the inheritance test left by the ancient emperor Tuoshe—"
Zhu Kun snorted coldly and continued, "My dear son-in-law, this elixir has lived for ten thousand years and is extremely cunning. It would be better to refine it directly to avoid any unforeseen complications."
Lu Yu scrutinized the panicked expression on the old man's face and nodded slightly, saying, "It seems we really can't get any valuable information out of him."
He lightly raised his fingertip, and a dazzling golden light instantly enveloped the old man. A blazing fire rose from the pagoda, and the old man's figure gradually blurred in the flames.
"My lord—spare me—" The old man's last voice echoed weakly in the flames, filled with deep resentment and despair.
As the flames gradually died down, only a nascent imperial core remained, radiating a soft glow. The pure energy contained within it moved everyone present.
Lu Yu took out the Floating Pagoda and stored the nascent Emperor Core inside. The pagoda trembled slightly, and the light flowing across its surface seemed to shine even brighter.
"What a pity for the intelligence cultivated over ten thousand years." Xun'er sighed softly.
Lu Yu put away the Floating Pagoda and said calmly, "It's alright, preserving the medicinal effects is the most important thing. This Emperor Pill is enough to help you all break through to the high-level Dou Sheng."
Zi Yan excitedly took Lu Yu's arm: "Husband, when shall we begin our cultivation?"
"No need to rush."
Lu Yu gazed into the depths of the cave and slowly said, "Now that we've come this far, we should see what other opportunities Emperor Tuoshe has left behind."
Upon entering the ancient emperor's cave, a light mist enveloped the entire space, making everything appear hazy and mysterious. All was silent here, as if it had been dormant for tens of thousands of years.
In the boundless void, a vast landmass floats silently, without any support, like a secluded island in the sky.
Just then, a spatial rift quietly opened, and Lu Yu and the others stepped out, landing directly on this floating land.
With his feet firmly planted on the ground, Lu Yu looked around and couldn't help but sigh, "Moving a small continent as a cave dwelling and suspending it in the void—such a feat is truly worthy of a Dou Di powerhouse."
"These ancient powerhouses all seem to have a special fondness for moving continents."
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A thoughtful look flashed in his eyes. If he remembered correctly, in that vast world, the headquarters of the Great Luo Heaven Domain, Great Luo Heaven, was also a majestic floating continent, quite similar to this place.
Even the Martial Ancestor who later ascended to the Great Thousand World transformed the Ancestral Stone into land, creating a continent as the foundation of the "Martial Realm".
It seems that when a power develops to a certain extent, a single city or region is indeed insufficient to meet its needs. Only by basing itself on a continent can a super power be sustained.
"That's something worth learning from."
Lu Yu murmured to himself, a thoughtful glint in his eyes, "After I ascend to the Great Thousand Worlds, perhaps I should find a continent as my base."
Upon hearing this, Zi Yan asked curiously, "Does my husband plan to establish a power in the higher plane as well?"
Lu Yu nodded slightly: "The world is full of powerful people, and fighting alone is ultimately a losing proposition. If one can establish one's own power based on a continent, it will greatly benefit future development."
Cai Lin focused his mind on sensing the ancient aura emanating from the continent beneath his feet, attempting to extend his soul power outwards. However, he couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "The mist here seems to isolate soul perception. With my cultivation level, I can only detect a range of a few dozen feet."
As everyone looked around, they saw that this floating continent had undulating mountains and winding rivers, and even many ancient plants that had long disappeared from the outside world. It was as if a world had been completely moved here.
Lu Yu spread out his soul power, and then frowned slightly: "Interesting. With my Emperor-level soul power, I can only detect a range of several thousand feet here."
Upon hearing this, Xun'er couldn't help but worry: "This fog is so strange, how are we supposed to find the ancient emperor's legacy?"
Lu Yu smiled calmly, a ball of black flame appearing in his palm: "It's alright, I have my own way."
The Void Flame leaped in his palm, as if summoned by some force, pointing in a certain direction.
"Found it, let's go."
As soon as he finished speaking, he waved his sleeve, sweeping up several people, causing ripples to spread through the surrounding space.
The next moment, the group found themselves above a vast, endless plain.
Looking out, a majestic stone palace stands in the center of the plain, its ancient aura resonating between heaven and earth.
In front of the stone hall was a vast plaza, with towering pillars thousands of feet tall standing on both sides, exuding an imposing aura.
What's most awe-inspiring is that each stone pillar is topped with a flame of a different color, each one a strange flame!
"This is----"
"This is the legendary Strange Flame Plaza!"
Zhu Kun's eyes lit up, his voice filled with excitement and certainty, "I have guarded this place for thousands of years, and finally I have seen the true face of this Strange Fire Plaza. The source of the Emperor is within the statue of the Ancient Emperor Tuoshe in the center of the plaza!"
Zi Yan curiously surveyed the plaza: "Are the flames on these stone pillars truly different kinds of flames?"
Lu Yu's gaze swept across the plaza, and he nodded slightly: "It is indeed a genuine strange fire. However, it has lost its power and is now no different from ordinary flames—"
He looked at the majestic stone statue in the center of the square and said, "The most precious thing is the origin of the emperor, as my father-in-law said."
Following the sound, everyone looked and saw a stone statue resembling an old man standing in the center of the square. The face was familiar to everyone present; it was the master of the ancient emperor's cave, the legendary Tuoshe Ancient Emperor!
The stone statue stands majestically between heaven and earth, exuding an aura of supreme power that transcends all things. Even after tens of thousands of years, a faint imperial majesty still flows from the statue, as if recounting its former glory.
Even more striking are the hundreds of colorful orbs of light floating around the stone statue, each containing a scroll of cultivation techniques or fighting skills, radiating powerful energy fluctuations.
Zhu Kun stared at the stone statue and said in a deep voice, "The origin of the Emperor is contained within this stone statue. However, since the Ancient Emperor Tuoshe left behind such a legacy, he must have set up a test."
Upon hearing this, Lu Yu glanced at the orbs of light, shook his head, and chuckled, "This ancient emperor has certainly prepared quite a few gifts for our first meeting."
Xun'er flicked her wrist, and several scrolls floated over. After a brief examination, a look of shock flashed in her beautiful eyes: "These orbs of light contain Heaven-rank cultivation techniques and combat skills! And most of them are at least mid-level Heaven-rank, with quite a few even at high-level!"
Little Fairy Doctor took a scroll that gleamed with a faint light from the side, and after carefully examining it, said softly, "Indeed. This Myriad Poisons Scripture is a high-level Heaven-rank cultivation technique. The poison techniques recorded within are incredibly exquisite, and even I have benefited greatly from them."
She then pointed to another ball of light radiating coldness: "That Ice Emperor Technique is also a high-level Heaven Rank technique. It seems that the Ancient Emperor Tuoshe has collected top-tier cultivation techniques and combat skills."
Zi Yan excitedly exclaimed, "If we could bring back all these Heaven-Rank cultivation techniques, our Spirit Treasure Pavilion's foundation would be much stronger!"
Cai Lin nodded slightly, her nine-colored hair swaying gently in the energy fluctuations: "If these techniques were to spread, they would be enough to unleash a bloodbath on the continent. Emperor Tuoshe certainly has a grand vision."
"For a Dou Di, a Heaven-rank Dou Technique is nothing special. Let's put it away for now."
With a flick of his sleeve, Lu Yu caused the suspended orbs of light to disappear into his sleeve like rivers flowing into the sea.
He walked slowly toward the stone statue, his gaze calmly fixed on the majestic statue, and said in a loud voice, "Senior Emperor Tuoshegu, please show yourself."
The stone statue stood silently, unresponsive.
Upon seeing this, a sharp glint flashed in Lu Yu's eyes. He raised his hand and gently pressed it against the stone statue, slowly releasing a vast imperial aura: "Since senior is unwilling to show himself, then this junior has no choice but to offend you."
"Buzz!"
The stone statue began to tremble violently, and cracks appeared on its surface.
With a deafening roar, the stone statue exploded, and countless colorful flames shot out, illuminating the entire sky with dazzling light.
Twenty-two strange flames surged through the air like giant dragons, each radiating terrifying, world-destroying power.
Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame, Fallen Heart Flame, Bone Spirit Cold Flame... These legendary strange flames appeared simultaneously in the world, weaving together in the void to form a magnificent sea of fire.
In the center of the sea of fire, countless flames slowly coalesced into a fiery bud that blotted out the sky. The petals slowly unfurled, revealing an elderly man in dark robes sitting cross-legged within.
His face was ordinary, except for his strikingly long, colorful hair. He stroked his beard, a hint of helplessness on his aged face: "Are all young people these days so impolite?"
Though his words were reproachful, there was a hint of admiration in his tone. His gaze swept over Lu Yu, finally settling on the imperial aura emanating from him, and he nodded slightly: "However—to achieve the throne in this era, one certainly has the capital to be arrogant."
"He is Emperor Tuoshegu!" Ziyan exclaimed softly, her beautiful eyes filled with curiosity.
Zhu Kun gazed at the figure with a complex expression. This ancient emperor, whom he had guarded for thousands of years, had now reappeared in the world in this manner, filling him with a myriad of emotions.
Emperor Tuoshe remained noncommittal to the crowd's reactions, only fixing his gaze on Lu Yu. His eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a hint of surprise: "Interesting, very interesting—"
"As far as I know, the only remaining source energy in this world has already been refined by me into the prototype of that Emperor Pill. There should be no source energy left in the world."
He stared intently at Lu Yu, his tone inquisitive: "Young friend, where did you obtain your Origin Qi, enabling you to break through to the Dou Di realm in this era?"
Lu Yu smiled slightly, stood with his hands behind his back, and did not answer the question directly.
Seeing this, Emperor Tuoshegu did not press the matter. A look of understanding appeared on his aged face: "It seems that you have had other experiences, young friend. Well, everyone has their own secrets."
He changed the subject, and the twenty-two strange flames around him began to slowly rotate: "Since you have already achieved the Emperor's throne, why have you come to find me? You must be after this Emperor's Origin that I left behind."
The afterimage of the ancient Dou Di sighed softly, his tone filled with relief: "I am but an afterimage, unable to stop it. Take it."
Having said that, he flicked his finger. Instantly, the boundless and magnificent sea of fire began to writhe violently, and twenty-two strange flames converged like rivers flowing into the sea, condensing in mid-air into a magnificent lotus seed the size of a fist.
Flames of various colors rose from the surface of the lotus seeds, containing a terrifying energy that sent chills down one's spine.
"This is the essence of the Emperor that I have cultivated throughout my life."
The voice of Tuoshegudi gradually faded, "I hope you can make good use of this—"
As his words fell, the afterimage began to slowly dissipate, eventually turning into specks of light that disappeared into the magnificent lotus seed.
"Husband, is this the origin of the Emperor?" Zi Yan asked curiously, gazing at the magnificent lotus seed.
Before Lu Yu could speak, Zhu Kun stroked his beard and explained, "Girl, you don't know this. This Tuoshe Ancient Emperor is not human, but a manifestation of a strange fire. His true form is the top of the strange fire list, which has never been revealed before."
The ancient dragon emperor of the Great Void gazed intently at the lotus seed and continued, "I lived long enough back then to know a thing or two about the origins of this Tuoshe Ancient Emperor. According to ancient records, he was originally a strange flame born between heaven and earth, and it took him ten thousand years of cultivation to take human form."
"A different kind of fire taking human form?"
Xun'er opened her beautiful eyes wide in surprise and asked in astonishment, "Just like that Void Devouring Flame?"
Zhu Kun nodded slightly: "That's right. Moreover, after this fire took human form, it devoured twenty-one different fires, all of which were on the list. Thus, it cultivated in seclusion for several thousand years and broke through to the Dou Di realm, calling itself Emperor Flame, also known as Tuoshe Ancient Emperor."
Cai Lin's nine-colored hair swayed gently in the firelight: "No wonder this Emperor's Origin exudes such a pure aura of fire."
Lu Yu nodded slightly and said, "So, the origin of the Dao Emperor is actually the origin of the Emperor Flame. This is because the ancient Emperor Tuoshe attained the Dao through a different kind of fire. Refining this origin is equivalent to refining the Emperor Flame."
He swept his gaze across the crowd, his tone calm: "Ordinary people would probably find it difficult to withstand the domineering power of this Emperor Flame Origin. However, for someone like me who is also at the Dou Di realm, it is not a difficult matter."
With that, Lu Yu waved his hand, and the Floating Pagoda shot out, its body radiating a soft light, slowly taking in the lotus seed that emitted a dazzling brilliance.
"Now that this matter is settled, we should head back."
Lu Yu put away the Floating Pagoda and said to everyone, "It's not too late to deal with this Emperor Flame Origin when we return to the Spirit Treasure Pavilion."
Zi Yan was somewhat puzzled: "Why doesn't my husband refine it now?"
Lu Yu smiled slightly and said, "This Emperor Flame Origin contains the lifelong cultivation of the Ancient Emperor Tuoshe. Refining it rashly may cause unforeseen changes. We should wait until we return to the Spirit Treasure Pavilion and set up a grand formation to ensure everything goes smoothly."
He paused briefly, looked around at the continent floating in the void, and continued, "You all go outside and wait for me for a moment. Now that I'm here, I intend to take this floating continent with me."
Zhu Kun was taken aback: "My dear son-in-law, do you mean—you want to move the entire continent?"
Lu Yu nodded slightly: "This continent was suspended here by the ancient emperor Tuoshe with his supreme divine power, serving as a secluded cultivation place for a Dou Di powerhouse. It contains many mysteries. Bringing it back to the Spirit Treasure Pavilion will make it a perfect sacred cultivation ground."
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With a flick of his sleeve, a spatial passage slowly unfolded: "You all go out first, I'll be there shortly."