bookbashuk Chapter 300 Deceiving Xiao Xuan, Emperor Cheng Prepares
Chapter 300 Deceiving Xiao Xuan, Emperor Cheng Prepares
Chapter 300 Deceiving Xiao Xuan, Emperor Cheng Prepares
Upon entering the third level of the Heavenly Tomb, one is greeted by a vast, boundless expanse of gray-brown land. Faint energy mist drifts slowly in the wind, shrouding the world in a hazy veil and adding to its mysterious atmosphere.
Lu Yu was walking leisurely on this ancient land when suddenly more than ten illusory figures appeared in front of him. These energy beings had empty eyes, but they carried a powerful energy fluctuation and rushed towards him as if driven by instinct.
Faced with these mindless energy entities, Lu Yu simply waved his hand. The figures at the forefront froze instantly, then shattered like broken glass, turning into pure energy specks that dissipated into the mist.
This scene caused the other energy entities around to come to an abrupt halt, and a hint of fear flashed in the eyes of some of the energy entities that still retained some rationality.
In an instant, all the energy bodies scattered and retreated like a tide, quickly disappearing into the depths of the gray mist, no longer daring to approach this terrifying existence even a fraction of a second.
Lu Yu waved his hand, taking the energy cores formed from the energy of several high-level Dou Zun on the ground into his palm. A jet-black flame rose from his palm, instantly devouring and refining the energy cores.
"A Dou Zun-level player is too insignificant."
He felt the negligible increase in energy within his body and said calmly, "Even the energy core of an ordinary Dou Sheng would probably be a drop in the ocean."
A thoughtful look flashed in Lu Yu's eyes. He looked up at the hazy gray mist above the Heavenly Tomb, his gaze seemingly trying to pierce through layers of space and reach the very core of this world.
"If we're going to kill, we can only kill the biggest one—"
"However, getting that thing to show itself is a problem."
His gaze swept across the surroundings, and the energy entities hidden in the gray mist immediately stirred.
"Let's ask someone for directions first."
Before he finished speaking, he casually reached into the void with his right hand. When he withdrew his hand, his fingers had already grasped a struggling illusory figure. It was a Dou Sheng energy body dressed in ancient clothing, staring at Lu Yu in terror.
"Take me to see Xiao Xuan."
Lu Yu's tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable air of authority. The energy entity trembled as it pointed in a certain direction: "In—in the deepest part of the tomb—"
Casually gripping the trembling energy entity, Lu Yu strode towards the direction it pointed. Wherever he passed, the gray mist automatically parted to create a path, as if the entire world was making way for him.
As they ventured deeper into the core area of the Heavenly Tomb, powerful energy entities began to appear all around, some of which emanated energy comparable to that of a Dou Sheng (Battle Saint).
When Lu Yu stepped into his territory, these energy beings instinctively swarmed forward, attempting to devour this rare flesh and blood.
However, all the energy bodies that approached were reduced to ashes with a casual wave of Lu Yu's sleeve, leaving only pure energy cores for him to collect.
In a short time, a terrifying message spread throughout the energy bodies of the third level: an unfathomable killing god had arrived at the Heavenly Tomb. This person was not only incredibly powerful, but even more frightening was that he deliberately concealed his aura, luring them into his trap.
In an instant, all the remaining sentient beings were filled with dread and fled from that seemingly calm figure.
In a rocky area, Lu Yu suddenly stopped. He released the nearly transparent energy object in his hand and looked into the depths of the rocky forest: "Now that we're here, why hide?"
Deep within the stone forest, a figure had silently appeared. He leaned against an ancient stele, his long, ink-black hair casually draped over his shoulders, exuding an air of detached elegance. His handsome face bore a gentle, warm smile, as comforting as a spring breeze.
What is most striking are his deep eyes, as black as ink, like black holes that can devour light, within which flows a wise light that sees through the world.
"It's rare to find a guest who can strike fear into the hearts of all energy entities in the Heavenly Tomb."
Xiao Xuan walked over slowly, his voice gentle yet tinged with curiosity, "May I ask what brings you here to seek me out?"
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Lu Yu smiled slightly upon hearing this: "It is rather unexpected that you would show yourself, senior."
He calmly gazed at Xiao Xuan: "As far as I know, you have been sleeping here all these years, rarely concerning yourself with the affairs of the Heavenly Tomb. Yet today you have made an exception and appeared for me, an uninvited guest—"
At this point, Lu Yu deliberately paused before continuing, "Perhaps there's some guidance you could offer?"
Xiao Xuan chuckled lightly, his tone casual: "I was just a little curious. It's indeed quite rare to see someone of your cultivation level come to the Heavenly Tomb. Did Gu Yuan send you?"
He looked at Lu Yu with gentle eyes and continued, "When did the ancient clan cultivate such an outstanding junior?"
Lu Yu shook his head slightly: "This junior is not a member of the ancient clan."
Meeting Xiao Xuan's slightly surprised gaze, he said frankly, "I came to the Heavenly Tomb this time to break through to the Dou Di realm."
Before he could finish speaking, Xiao Xuan's composed expression froze.
His eyes, which always carried a hint of lazy smile, suddenly widened, and his previously relaxed posture leaning against the tombstone straightened unconsciously. This once powerful figure, who stood at the pinnacle of the Dou Qi Continent, now had disbelief written all over his face.
"Battle Emperor————"
He repeated those four words in a low voice, a tremor he himself didn't even realize. In his eyes, which seemed to know everything, a complex and unfathomable emotion surged: shock, doubt, and a long-hidden pain and expectation.
"Do you know—"
Xiao Xuan lowered his voice unconsciously, "Since ancient times, has this world never produced a Dou Di again?"
"Know."
"So what?"
Lu Yu remained calm, as if he were discussing something utterly ordinary. Meeting Xiao Xuan's complex gaze, he spoke in a tone that was understated yet carried an undeniable firmness: "The path that our predecessors have not yet completed may not necessarily be insurmountable for those who come after."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Xuan sighed softly, his gaze sweeping over the hazy gray mist around him, and then said, "This is not the place to talk. Come with me."
With a flick of his sleeve, the scene before them instantly transformed. The next moment, they found themselves in a pitch-black area, where only an ancient stone tablet stood alone, exuding an aura of eternal desolation.
"This is my tomb—" Xiao Xuan said, pointing to the stone tablet.
Lu Yu gazed intently and saw that although the stone tablet had endured countless years, it still exuded an aura that sent shivers down one's spine. The energy here was so dense that it was almost tangible, clearly indicating that it was the most central area of the Heavenly Tomb.
Xiao Xuan gently placed his palm on the tombstone, and a warm, gentle light emanated from within the stone, softly enveloping the two of them. As the light gradually dissipated, they found themselves in an ancient and simple palace.
"This is a small space that I've created here."
He turned to look at Lu Yu, his gaze deep, and said in a deep voice, "We won't be spied on if we talk here."
"Since you dared to come here to cultivate in seclusion and break through, you must have some reliance on something. But I don't understand, since you are not a member of an ancient clan, what makes you think that you can succeed in taking that step that even I couldn't take back then?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Yu chuckled and said, "Senior, the world is vast, and there are far more than just the eight ancient clans."
He lightly raised his fingertips, and a pitch-black pagoda swirled in his palm: "Back then, the Xiao Clan mobilized the entire clan to challenge for the Dou Di title. It was certainly tragic, but ultimately it was limited by the understanding of this world."
"And I—"
Lu Yu looked calmly at Xiao Xuan, "I happen to know some things about things outside this continent."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Xuan's expression changed drastically, and an incredulous look flashed in his eyes: "You come from outside the Dou Qi Continent?"
He stepped forward, his voice trembling with suppressed excitement: "Could it be—that other cultivation systems exist in the outside world? Other methods to break through to the Dou Di realm?"
This once powerful figure, who stood at the pinnacle of the continent, now had a renewed glimmer of hope in his eyes.
"Don't rush, let me make it up for you—"
Lu Yu's mind raced. He knew he couldn't hide his intention to break through to the Dou Di realm from the Xiao family patriarch, no matter what.
However, because of Yan Di, he couldn't just kill him at will. As early as the moment he entered the Heavenly Tomb, he had already decided to deceive this Senior Xiao Xuan.
"This is a long story—"
Lu Yu hesitated for a moment, then tentatively asked, "Does Senior know anything about the current situation of the Xiao family?"
"The Xiao family?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Xuan's expression shifted slightly, a hint of reminiscence flashing in his eyes: "Before my death, I entrusted Gu Yuan with my care, so I suppose there should be no problem—"
Lu Yu shook his head slightly, his tone heavy: "Senior, you may not know this. The Xiao family has long since declined and was forced to relocate to Wutan City in the Jia Ma Empire, where even a Great Dou Master can dominate a region."
He noticed Xiao Xuan's fist clenching suddenly and continued, "However, the Xiao family has now produced a genius, Xiao Yan, who at a young age has already reached the Dou Zong level and is also an eighth-grade alchemy master, having apprenticed to a ninth-grade treasure pill master—"
"Xiao Yan————"
"Grand Battle Master————"
Xiao Xuan's expression shifted, his eyes reflecting both heartache for the family's decline and pride in the achievements of the younger generation. He remained silent for a long time before slowly speaking, "I never imagined the Xiao family would fall to such a state—but with a descendant like Yan'er, there is still hope."
"and you----"
"I grew up in the Xiao family since I was a child, and I am as close as brothers with Xiao Yan. At that time, Clan Chief Gu Yuan entrusted his beloved daughter Xun'er to the Xiao family for lodging—"
"Later, a cultivation technique appeared in my mind, called the Great Floating Pagoda Technique —"
"Only now do I realize that beyond the Dou Qi Continent lies another world—"
"Later, with the help of my younger brother Yan, we revived the old master Yao and ventured into the Central Plains."
"Later, he married Xun'er—"
Lu Yu recounted the story in a calm tone, with a hint of reminiscence in his eyes.
Xiao Xuan listened quietly, his gaze gradually deepening. After Lu Yu finished speaking, he pondered for a moment before slowly saying, "It seems you do indeed have a deep connection with the Xiao family. However—"
He paused briefly before continuing, "You may not know this, but back then, with my cultivation level, I already had the qualifications to challenge for the Dou Di realm. But every time I was about to break through that barrier, a strange sense of emptiness would always arise from the depths of my soul."
"This made me realize that I was missing something crucial in my attempt to become a Dou Di."
"This missing element could be an object, but I'm more inclined to think of it as a special kind of energy."
Xiao Xuan's eyes gleamed with wisdom. "This kind of energy should have existed in ancient times, but it has become increasingly scarce, and may even have disappeared completely."
He gazed intently at Lu Yu and solemnly declared, "I call this crucial energy Primal Emperor Qi. Only by obtaining Primal Emperor Qi can one truly break through that barrier and attain the position of Dou Di!"
Xiao Xuan stared at Lu Yu with a solemn expression and slowly said, "Although I don't know if the advanced cultivation technique you practice requires this kind of special energy, it's a matter of great importance, and I think I should tell you."
He sighed softly and said with emotion, "After all, this is related to your success or failure in reaching the Dou Di realm. It would be such a pity if you failed due to insufficient information."
Lu Yu solemnly cupped his hands in thanks: "Thank you for the reminder, senior. However, I believe that the Primal Emperor Qi you mentioned might be a more advanced form of energy."
"I should have encountered this type of energy before, so breaking through shouldn't be a problem."
He hadn't forgotten that he had once absorbed an Ancestral Symbol Crystal produced in the Martial Realm. That thing was extracted from the body of a Heavenly Sovereign and could have some wonderful use in breaking through to the Heavenly Sovereign level. He figured that breaking through to the Earthly Sovereign level shouldn't be a problem.
Even if the so-called Origin Emperor Qi of the Dou Qi Continent is high-end, can it compare to the Ancestral Symbol Crystal produced in the Martial Realm?
Seeing his confidence, Xiao Xuan's eyes flashed with approval: "It's truly remarkable that you could think of this. In that case, I will protect you and witness the wonders of this higher-level technique."
Lu Yu smiled slightly upon hearing this. He had gone to great lengths to explain, just waiting for Xiao Xuan to say this.
He hesitated for a moment, then continued, "To be honest, senior, I have another request to make—"
"Oh? What is it?" Xiao Xuan asked.
"Has Senior noticed anything strange about this Heavenly Tomb?"
"Strange, you mean—"
Xiao Xuan looked surprised, then suddenly realized, "You actually sensed it too. You're really not simple."
Lu Yu nodded solemnly and lowered his voice, saying, "Ever since we entered the depths of the Heavenly Tomb, I have vaguely felt a sense of being watched. This gaze is everywhere, yet nowhere to be found, as if the entire Heavenly Tomb is watching our every move."
He paused, then continued, "What bothers me even more is that there's a certain scrutinizing quality in that gaze, like—like a self-aware being observing us."
Xiao Xuan's gaze sharpened, and he said in a deep voice, "What you sensed should be the soul of the Heavenly Tomb."
He looked around, his tone grave: "This Heavenly Tomb has endured countless ages and has long since developed its own consciousness. It hides in every corner of the Heavenly Tomb, monitoring everything that happens here."
"The original Heavenly Tomb was a sacred place where ancient powerful beings could rest in peace."
A trace of reminiscence flashed in Xiao Xuan's eyes as he continued, "But ever since the Soul of the Heavenly Tomb was born, the rules here have begun to distort. Energy bodies have been devouring each other like a killing machine. Many powerful individuals have tried to challenge it, but in the end, they were all devoured by it."
He paused, his tone tinged with confidence: "Right now, in this space, the only thing that can make it wary is me."
Upon hearing this, Lu Yu's eyes flashed with a thoughtful expression: "This is precisely what I'm worried about. What if it interferes with me at the crucial moment of my breakthrough—"
The two exchanged a glance and instantly understood each other's thoughts.
"Senior is familiar with the environment of the Heavenly Tomb, while junior possesses cultivation techniques from a higher plane."
Lu Yu lowered his voice, "If we join forces, we might be able to strike first before the Soul of the Heavenly Tomb notices."
Xiao Xuan nodded slightly: "Over the years, I have also been looking for a way to deal with it. Since you have decided to break through here, you should indeed eliminate this hidden danger first."
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