Inside the corpse of the Blue Giant Jellyfish.

All the Emperor Artifacts simultaneously retreated a hundred zhang, giving the space to the Qingfeng Sword.

Finding a corpse that was complete and relatively well-preserved was a small blessing amid misfortune, and they were sincerely happy for the Qingfeng Sword.

Unlike those in the Nine Kings' Palace, who didn't even have complete corpses.

One was struck by the heavenly tribulation, leaving only half a body, another lost even the head, and yet another was split in two from the waist.

In contrast,

Great Emperor Qingfeng's condition was much more dignified.

The Qingfeng Sword said nothing, merely glanced at the corpse before collecting it into the inner space of the Emperor Artifact.

Being able to bring the corpse back intact made the Qingfeng Sword quite content.

"Something's not right."

The Myriad Fortune Hairpin suddenly inhaled sharply: "If I remember correctly, three Emperor Realm figures of the Nine Kings' Palace were swallowed by the Blue Giant Jellyfish before they fell, but their corpses..."

"Were found in the Heaven Beyond Heaven, and the bodies were charred as if struck by Karmic Tribulation Thunder!" the Golden Cudgel interjected.

"Moreover, why would Great Emperor Qingfeng be inside the Blue Giant Jellyfish? The preservation of the body seems too complete, something's off."

The Wuji Dao Bell's voice was filled with deep doubt; there was something uncanny about the situation that defied comprehension.

"Could it be that the Blue Giant Jellyfish spat out those three Nine Kings' Palace Emperor Realm corpses and then swallowed Great Emperor Qingfeng?" 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

The Eight Desolate Cauldron asked earnestly.

"..." The other Emperor Artifacts were silent.

"Come on, Eight Desolate Cauldron, transform into a human form and let me see if you're a muscle-bound fool without a brain," the Artifact Spirit of the Wuji Dao Bell remarked with a smirk.

"Speak properly."

The Myriad Fortune Hairpin questioned, "Eight Desolate Cauldron, do you think your hypothesis is reasonable?"

"In just a few days, ten Emperor Realms fell in the Heaven Beyond Heaven, plus a ferocious beast on the Other Shore that even Emperor Realms couldn't deal with. Do you think that's reasonable?"

The Eight Desolate Cauldron asked seriously.

The other Emperor Artifacts were stumped.

There seemed to be some logic in it. In the Era of Emperor's Fall, nothing was surprising, as no one knew what the Blue Giant Jellyfish was truly thinking.

"Could Great Emperor Qingfeng's corpse have been deliberately swallowed to preserve its integrity?" the Soul-Settling Umbrella suggested.

"Who did it deliberately? The Blue Giant Jellyfish? Have you spoken with it?" the Wuji Dao Bell mocked.

"Our Great Emperor,"

The Measuring Heaven Ruler stated word for word: "Dongfang Youming!"

"..."

The Heaven Beyond Heaven fell into silence.

For a long time, the Emperor Artifacts did not communicate through divine sense, evidently startled by the bold idea of the Measuring Heaven Ruler.

A question simultaneously appeared in their minds.

Why would the Corpse Emperor help Great Emperor Qingfeng?

For a moment, the Qingfeng Sword was lost in thought, recalling when Xu Lai had spoken of a brief exchange across the river of history with the Great Emperor Youming's past self inside the Mass Burial Mound Barrier.

Could this be a matter of karma?

The Qingfeng Sword was somewhat skeptical, but how could the Corpse Emperor remember their conversation in the World of Obsession of Other Shore Cultivator Gu Yan!

A group of Emperor Artifacts discussed back and forth without a reasonable explanation, ultimately deciding to put the matter aside.

"Continue helping the Measuring Heaven Ruler search."

Having accomplished its goal, the Qingfeng Sword began to assist in the search for the Corpse Emperor.

The Measuring Heaven Ruler was moved to tears: "Thank you, Sister Sword!"

"Sister Sword has such a kind heart."

"You could have just left."

"Measuring Heaven Ruler, you must not be ungrateful."

The Wuji Dao Bell and the Golden Cudgel expressed their feelings simultaneously, and even the Hidden Blade agreed.

"..." The Myriad Fortune Hairpin.

There seemed to be a sense that these Emperor Artifacts weren't very bright.

The Soul-Settling Umbrella, Eight Desolate Cauldron, and the Heavenly Court had an alliance; previously, you all were coerced by the Qingfeng Sword into assisting...

How come now you all feel grateful toward the Qingfeng Sword?

Oh well.

Even I ended up accompanying you on life and death outings, even when I was just sent by my Great Emperor to check out the situation.

After several days of searching in the Heaven Beyond Heaven,

there were still no signs of Dongfang Youming, the Corpse Emperor.

The Measuring Heaven Ruler sighed and chose to give up the search.

After countless epochs, the Measuring Heaven Ruler had long become accustomed to the absence of news about its own Great Emperor, but it firmly believed its Great Emperor was still alive, just like the Eight Desolate Cauldron regarding Emperor Bahuang!

"Thanks to all of you for your help these days. If ever I can help in the future, just let me know." the Measuring Heaven Ruler said.

"There is indeed something."

The Eight Desolate Cauldron said gravely: "The Tian Gui Yuan Yin is a disaster, we need everyone——"

"Whoosh!"

Before the Eight Desolate Cauldron could finish.

The Measuring Heaven Ruler and Myriad Fortune Hairpin, along with other Emperor Artifacts, turned into streams of light and vanished from the Heaven Beyond Heaven, leaving only the Soul-Settling Umbrella behind.

The Eight Desolate Cauldron didn't expect the decisions of the other Emperor Artifacts would come so naturally, and only then did it finish the latter half of the sentence:

"We need everyone to work together to find his whereabouts..."

"They're gone."

The Qingfeng Sword departed.

"Sister Qingfeng Sword!"

The Eight Desolate Cauldron became anxious and attempted to follow but was blocked by the Soul-Settling Umbrella.

"Why are you stopping me!"

"Your Great Emperor has few days left, calculated by days, and you still want to leave with the Qingfeng Sword?"

"Do you think I only have love and romance in my head? I just want my Great Emperor to see the relics of Great Emperor Qingfeng."

"To pay respects?"

"If Sister Qingfeng Sword hears this, she'll surely cut you down!"

The Artifact Spirit of the Eight Desolate Cauldron glared: "If the Corpse Emperor really did protect Great Emperor Qingfeng's relics, perhaps the Corpse Emperor's aura or trick might remain."

"Really?"

The Soul-Settling Umbrella remained skeptical.

The Eight Desolate Cauldron became a bit awkward: "Of course, and I also want to spend more time with Sister Qingfeng Sword."

The Artifact Spirit of the Soul-Settling Umbrella rolled its eyes and ceased paying attention to the Eight Desolate Cauldron, flying towards the location of Great Emperor Jin Shi.

Elsewhere.

The Qingfeng Sword left the Heaven Beyond Heaven.

It did not return to the Heavenly Court, nor did it head to Earth, but went straight to the Sect Gate where Ruan Tang resided.

The Qingfeng Sword had previously left marks on Ruan Tang, Xu Yiyi, and Xu Pingan, enabling it to sense their locations.

Night had fallen in the mortal world.

A single candle flickered in the house at the back of the mountain.

Ruan Tang sat cross-legged, with a massive influx of spiritual energy surging towards her, maintaining this posture for three whole days.

The Qingfeng Sword silently stopped outside the house to guard for Ruan Tang.

Because Ruan Tang had just broken through to the Divinity Transformation Realm, she was perceiving the Boundary and absorbing spiritual energy to solidify her Dao foundation.

Shortly after.

Ruan Tang's Divinity Transformation Dao foundation was fully stabilized, with her Boundary at the complete initial stage of Divinity Transformation. In a few more days of cultivation, she would cross into the mid-stage of Divinity Transformation.

The Qingfeng Sword couldn't help but be amazed.

Logically, as an Emperor Artifact, having followed Emperor Realm individuals, it had witnessed a lot of geniuses with extraordinary cultivation talents.

But none could compare to Ruan Tang!

From Golden Core.

To Divinity Transformation.

Ruan Tang took less than three months!

Importantly, Ruan Tang never consumed elixirs or diligently cultivated, only occasionally practicing for brief periods.

Yet, her rapid progress in Boundary advancement was unparalleled even in the youth of the Great Emperors!

No wonder Xu Lai once suspected his wife, Ruan Tang, to be the reincarnation of some Empress, yet later denied it, as no young Emperor Realm was ever this prodigious.

"You've arrived."

Ruan Tang's voice came from inside the house.

She got up, pushed open the door, and looked at the Qingfeng Sword, whose blade was filled with cracks, ready to shatter at any moment, gently saying:

"He came too, didn't he?"