Chapter 419: Chapter 62: The Beginning of Heaven Opening, The Beginning of Ancient Times

Beneath the Stone Stele.

The Little Catfish lay in the exquisite woman’s hand, trembling uncontrollably.

On the cliff face, the Emperor Corpse let out a soft sigh. It flicked out a drop of blood, which transformed into a heroic and majestic middle-aged man clad in an Emperor’s Robe, a Celestial Crown upon his head.

Then, he turned his head and asked:

"Will this body suffice?"

"It’s not enough." The exquisite woman’s expression was icy. "I must ensure there are absolutely no mistakes."

After a pause, she gazed at the shivering Little Catfish, her voice equally grim and cold:

"I’ve seen the great decree in its bloodline. It is related to Chu Tai, involving the Demon Ancestor and the Buddha Mother. Chu Tai is Taiyi’s false body, and he is tainted by the Dao Fruit. I cannot see the future related to him, but..."

Pausing again, the exquisite woman stretched. The Three Thousand Divine Chains vibrated, grinding against the bones within her body and producing a harsh, grating sound.

The exquisite woman continued:

"Taiyi’s true body is surely plotting something immense. He doesn’t dare meet me in person for fear that I’ll see through him. Every time, he sends his false body, Chu Tai. There are many schemes that he knows, but Chu Tai does not."

"I don’t understand why he insists on making things difficult for my daughter-in-law. This has already gone beyond the scope of refining the false to return to the true... This matter involves the Dao Fruit. One Grand Grade Body is not enough insurance."

"Fortunately, Xiaoxuan sent this fish to me. Taiyi’s plot will be ruined because of it."

Hearing this, Ben Bo’Erba forced a smile that was uglier than a grimace. Although it didn’t quite understand everything, it knew this involved a game between unimaginably powerful figures...

The Emperor Corpse’s brow twitched violently.

"I am pinned here. This spear cannot be removed! The moment it is, I will return from death to life and fall back into the domain of ’Existence.’ Then, the other Fellow Daoists will be able to deduce and calculate my fate. If I could reclaim my throne as an emperor, it would be one thing. But if not, I’m better off staying dead!"

"Then you will drag the entire cliff with you when you go!" the exquisite woman said calmly. "The Dao Fruit transcends all things. You are dead, so the Great Heaven and Earth will not restrain a dead being, nor can it restrain the Dao Fruit. I permit you to walk abroad."

The Emperor Corpse’s face was grim.

"If my true body walks abroad, there is still a chance I could fall back into the domain of ’Existence.’ Also..."

"I know what you’re plotting."

The exquisite woman cut him off, rising to her feet while holding the Little Catfish.

"You plotted for me to kill you. After your body died, though you could no longer interfere with reality, you also escaped from it. You became incalculable, indeducible. You began laying out your plans from beyond death, placing many hidden pawns during the Ancient Times."

After a pause, she continued:

"Help me this one time. At worst, I will simply kill you again when you return. If Xiaoxuan attains the Dao Fruit in the future, I will grant you a single drop of my Origin Blood."

"You mean it?!" The sullen Emperor Corpse’s face instantly broke into a wide grin. "Goddess, your word must be as good as gold!"

"I do not speak falsely."

"Excellent!"

The Emperor Corpse laughed heartily. In the next instant, the entire cliff face, stained with Emperor’s Blood, began to tremble, emitting a deafening RUMBLE.

As the Dying Buddha and Ben Bo’Erba watched with pounding hearts,

the Emperor Corpse, along with the entire cliff, uprooted itself from the ground. Auras of slaughter, grandeur, and deathly silence surged forth, powerful enough to shatter the heavens!

"I take my leave."

"Goddess, remember your promise! When Lu Xuan ascends to the Dao Fruit, one drop of Origin Blood!"

As his voice faded, the cliff face stumbled away. A great wind swept out in all directions, nearly extinguishing the raging flames that burned throughout this world!

Watching the cliff and the corpse pinned upon it disappear into the distance, the exquisite woman looked down, stroked the trembling Little Catfish, and said softly:

"You have rendered a great service."

Ben Bo’Erba sobbed and smiled at the same time.

.........

「The Starry Bone Path」

Bones were piled high. Every instant, Demon Blood trickled down the path. Many Grand Grade Demon Corpses, possessing partial Immortal characteristics, were embedded within it, becoming one with the path and lending it a hint of their own Immortality.

Those Demon corpses had all attained the ability to resist decay and remain Immortal. Once their Demon Blood was drained, new blood would manifest from their carcasses and continue to flow.

Li Changgeng and the Big Black Bull, who had a slap mark on his face, walked along this path. They traveled a great distance, growing more shocked with every step.

Li Changgeng glanced around. The galaxies and star rivers on both sides of the path were almost completely silent. One life-bearing star after another was stained with blood.

Some stars were collapsing, while others were pierced by a Divine Blade and Immortal Sword, slowly dying.

Though they had not witnessed it themselves, the immortal and the bull could still imagine the scene: Lu Xuan walked silently along the path. When he reached its end, Demons swarmed to block his way, so he slayed them to pave his road and continued forward, slaughtering until everything along his path withered and all the stars were cloaked in blood!

As they walked, the Big Black Bull’s expression suddenly tensed, and it came to a halt.

"What’s wrong?" Li Changgeng asked, glancing over curiously. He saw the Big Black Bull’s face had turned extremely grim. In a heavy voice, it said:

"Do you remember the Demon Ancestor?"

"I remember. What about him?" Li Changgeng frowned. "A very mysterious figure. His origins and identity are unknown..."

The Big Black Bull snorted.

"Just now, at the Source of my bloodline, the Demon Ancestor issued a decree... To be precise, it wasn’t just for me. This decree covers the entire Great Cosmos, and it descended into the hearts of every Demon with a spirit."

"What did it say?" Li Changgeng asked hastily, his face filled with shock.

The Big Black Bull’s expression grew even darker.

"Slay... Yan Jiangxue of the Human Race. Sever her soul, and extinguish her spirit!"

Hearing this, Li Changgeng sucked in a sharp breath. He immediately abandoned the Starry Bone Path, which he had nearly finished traversing, and turned back. With a single step, he strode onto a Golden Great Dao, and the Big Black Bull followed close behind!

The immortal and the bull fled frantically in the direction of the Great Wall!

.........

「In a daze.」

Lu Xuan slowly regained consciousness. He shook his aching head, then glanced at the Qing Ping Sword in his hand and asked in surprise:

"Why am I holding this sword?"

Muttering to himself, he put the Qing Ping Sword away. He looked around and was left completely dumbfounded.

The land was desolate. Countless bare Divine Mountains pierced the heavens, and violent Innate Material filled the air, pervading in all directions!