’The first tricky part of the "Ancient Text Incident" is that the Ancient Texts have a special bewitching power that corrupts living beings and lures them into cultivating the Secret Techniques within.’

Xu Qing continued his thoughts, ’The second point is that all the legacies and Secret Techniques recorded within the Ancient Texts are real and effective. They are truly genuine legacies.’

’However...’

’These legacies specifically target the Human Race and its Emperor Dragon Qi. Their ultimate purpose is singular: to break the Human Race’s "Emperor Dragon Qi" and destroy the cradle of its growth.’

’The third point...’

’And the most important one...’

’To this day, we have been unable to identify or locate the mastermind behind the "Ancient Text Incident." We have no idea which race, or even which specific powerhouse, is responsible. If we knew, we wouldn’t be so passive right now. The Strongest of the Human Race could charge in, eliminate the mastermind, and sever the root of the "Ancient Text Incident" for good.’

HUUU...

Xu Qing let out a long breath. ’So, to deal with the "Ancient Text Incident," one must possess a will firm enough to resist the bewitchment of the "Ancient Texts."’

’Second...’

’One must not be tempted by the legacies and Secret Techniques they record.’

’And third...’

’One must possess sufficient strength.’

As he was thinking...

"Master Xu, where are we heading next?"

At that moment...

Having recovered from their shock...

Shang Ying and the others had composed themselves and now turned to look at Xu Qing.

"Mm."

Xu Qing considered this for a moment before answering directly. "The Supreme Emperor Capital."

"The ’Ancient Texts’ in this incident first appeared in the Supreme Emperor Capital of the Supreme Dynasty. Moreover, the Supreme Emperor Capital is the very heart of the Dynasty."

Xu Qing continued, "As it happens, we can also meet with the Emperor of the Supreme Dynasty. If we can secure the Dynasty’s support, we’ll have a much greater chance of resolving this Ancient Text Incident within their borders."

"Yes."

"Good, good."

"Master Xu is right. Let’s go to the Supreme Emperor Capital."

"..."

Murphy Rain and the others nodded in agreement.

SWISH! SWISH! SWISH!!!

The next moment...

Xu Qing and his companions tore through the sky, moving at incredible speed. They traversed the Void using an Escape Technique. With a wave of his right hand, a map of the Supreme Dynasty materialized. Following its guidance, they sped toward the Supreme Emperor Capital.

Time flew by.

In the blink of an eye...

「Three days later.」

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!!!

In the Void...

A series of explosions rocked the space. The view zoomed in to reveal Xu Qing and his companions under attack by powerful, unknown foes. There were eighteen figures in total, each one shrouded in terrifying Ghost Qi. Their combat strength was immense, and they could even combine their power to form a formidable battle array.

"Die!"

SPURT! SPURT! SPURT!!!

Blood splattered.

Xu Qing struck again and again. Caught off guard by the initial ambush, they were briefly on the defensive, but Xu Qing and his companions quickly recovered and launched a swift counterattack.

"Twenty-First Layer of Sword Dao!"

CLANG!

Xu Qing unleashed his full power, holding nothing back. A terrifying Sword Aura tore through the Void, shattering space-time itself. His immense strength cleaved through one horrifying figure after another.

’Incredible.’

’Truly worthy of the title Master Xu. All of these enemies have reached the very peak of the Fifth Realm in terms of power and cultivation, yet they can’t even survive two of his attacks.’

’He’s too strong!’

’Master Xu has likely reached a state of invincibility within the Fifth Realm. Perhaps only an existence who has stepped into the "Sixth Realm," truly grasped the "Dao," and forged their own path could possibly suppress him.’

Murphy Rain and the others watched in awe, murmuring among themselves. They stood ready to assist, but their help was hardly needed as Xu Qing cut down the enemies one by one.

"Die!"

SPURT!

With a horizontal sweep of his sword, Xu Qing unleashed a brilliant Sword Aura powerful enough to sunder the heavens. A surge of Energy obliterated the final enemy, and dark blood splattered across the Void.

HUUU...

Xu Qing let out a slow breath and sheathed his sword. With a wave of his right hand, the map of the Supreme Dynasty appeared again, and he confirmed their current location.

"Seven more days."

Xu Qing mused, "Based on the route and our current speed, we should reach the Supreme Emperor Capital in seven days."

"Mm."

"That’s right."

"..."

Murphy Rain and the others glanced at the map and nodded.

"However,"

Nie Buqun said with a frown, "we’re clearly being targeted. The enemy seems to have predicted our route and prepared an ambush. If not for Master Xu’s tremendous strength, we would have likely met a grim fate at their hands."

"That’s right!"

"Brother Nie is right."

"So what should we do now? Should we still go to the Supreme Emperor Capital?"

"..."

The companions exchanged glances before turning to Xu Qing, waiting for his decision. He had become their pillar of support.

"Of course we’re going."

Xu Qing’s expression was calm as he said, "The fact that they don’t want us to reach the Supreme Emperor Capital only proves its importance."

"So..."

"All the more reason for us to go."

"As for their ambushes, let them come."

"Yes."

"As you command."

"..."

Murphy Rain and the others cupped their fists in a salute, accepting Xu Qing’s arrangement.

After resting for a moment and reconfirming their route, Xu Qing and his companions once again tore through the sky, pressing on toward the Supreme Emperor Capital.