Chapter 305: Pursuit! Open the Imperial Tomb!

Chapter 305: Pursuit! Open the Imperial Tomb!

"That’s... a clone?"

Seeing Entropy Annihilation standing in front of Su Changqing, everyone present felt their pupils constrict.

A while back, at the Fenyuntaif, they had all witnessed the existence of Entropy Annihilation.

Back then, Entropy Annihilation was merely at the peak of the Divine Realm.

But now, after just a few days, his cultivation had skyrocketed to the Sage Realm!

Such a terrifying cultivation speed sent shockwaves through everyone’s hearts.

"An unparalleled being. What is his true origin?"

From the shadows, the Chaos Lord looked at Entropy Annihilation, his eyes filled with gravity.

Though they were both Dark Beings, he felt a sense of fear from Entropy Annihilation.

It was an intense pressure that even Heaven Wither had never bestowed upon him.

At this moment, Su Changqing was drenched in blood, his chest heaving as he spoke in a deep voice,

"Do you have the confidence?"

Entropy Annihilation shook his head, "The realm gap is too large, and my destruction essence isn’t fully matured yet."

"Give me your power in a moment, and I’ll help you tear through his blockade."

"Head to the Imperial Tomb. In this world, only the Great Emperor can kill him besides me!"

Before Su Changqing could respond, Heaven Wither burst into laughter,

"Arrogant fool, you still dare to dream of killing me?"

"Even if you were to become a Great Emperor, I would still have no fear!"

"Kill!"

A crimson light surged into the sky, countless blood-red threads slicing through the heavens, blotting out the sun.

"Help me!"

Entropy Annihilation spoke coldly, stepping into the air, where boundless darkness and destruction spread.

"Hao Ran Qi, merge!"

Behind him, Su Changqing took a deep breath and shouted.

Boom!

An endless surge of Hao Ran Qi flowed into his inner world.

Su Changqing channeled the pure energy, pouring it all into the crescent moon in the sky.

Hum!

In an instant, the crescent moon shone brightly, and a vast darkness enveloped the entire world.

Meanwhile, Entropy Annihilation’s cultivation visibly surged!

Sage!

Great Sage!

Near-Imperial!

In a mere moment, the darkness that enveloped the heavens forcefully wrested half of the crimson sky.

Darkness and crimson intertwined, two ultimate, undying substances engaged in a fierce battle.

"Be ready, I only have the power for one strike!"

As Entropy Annihilation spoke, a vast darkness and destruction condensed in the void.

He extended his palm, his cold, sinister eyes filled with boundless killing intent, and he spoke in a chilling voice,

"Destroy the World!"

Boom!

In an instant, the sky and earth were plunged into darkness, and a colossal, terrifying black mill that enveloped the entire Central Zhou appeared in the sky.

A force of ultimate destruction, causing even Peak Near-Emperors to tremble, erupted.

Hum!

The black mill, spanning the sky, began to turn, emitting a mysterious and ancient hum.

"Ah! Ah! Ah!"

An unimaginable force of destruction emanated from the center of the mill.

Space shattered, time dissolved, spiritual energy, laws, and even the Great Dao crumbled under the turning millstone.

The World-Ending Mill moved slowly, but it seemed nothing in the world could stop its advance.

Even a Great Emperor, the Heavenly Dao, and all living beings would be crushed under its wheels.

The entire Central Zhou Continent trembled, mountains turning to dust.

The heavens mourned, and the laws weakened, as if the land itself was dissolving with the turning of the mill.

At the center of the World-Ending Mill, Heaven Wither let out a shrill, pained scream.

"Impossible! How could you possibly hurt me!"

"I am an existence that cannot be destroyed or injured!"

"What kind of power is this! It can even grind away the Dao!"

Heaven Wither was panicking.

His strength lay in his ability to ignore all energy and instantly recover from any injury.

This characteristic made him a formidable opponent, even for a Great Emperor.

However, the destruction that erupted from the darkness could crush his essence!

Moreover, his body, which should have recovered instantly, was now regenerating at an incredibly slow pace under the influence of the destructive aura.

Although with his current strength, Entropy Annihilation was far from being his match.

Even if he stood here and let the mill turn for a thousand years, he could still survive.

But what truly terrified him was the pure, terrifying destruction and darkness.

The destruction, though weak, seemed to be his natural enemy, greatly restraining him.

Heaven Wither was Su Changqing’s tribulation.

But wasn’t Entropy Annihilation also Heaven Wither’s nemesis?

Su Changqing had a dual soul, his true self being restrained by Heaven Wither, while his clone restrained Heaven Wither.

This scene filled Wu Jiuling, Xuanyan, and others with immense joy.

Under the terrifying turning of the mill, Heaven Wither’s lock on Su Changqing’s aura had been severed.

Moreover, the auras of other great powers present, which were locked onto Su Changqing, were also completely severed.

"Prepare to move!"

Ximen Xiu, Zhao Shanke, and others grew solemn, ready to block the surroundings to prevent Su Changqing from leaving.

At this moment, the hatred and killing intent in Heaven Wither’s eyes grew even stronger.

"You cannot live, die now!"

Shouldering the World-Ending Mill, Heaven Wither still stepped through the void, determined to kill Entropy Annihilation.

"Go!"

Entropy Annihilation didn't even turn his head, barking out the command.

Su Changqing didn't hesitate for a moment. With his hands tearing through space, he stepped into the void and vanished.

"Keh!"

At the same time, Heaven Wither's attack arrived, and Entropy Annihilation spat out a mouthful of blood, flying backward.

"Scum, wait for me!"

Entropy Annihilation cast a deep glance at Heaven Wither, then transformed into darkness and disappeared in an instant.

"Argh, die!"

Seeing Su Changqing and Entropy Annihilation both vanish, Heaven Wither went berserk.

Guided by that special sense, he charged straight toward Su Changqing.

"Hehe, it's time for us to make our move."

The Chaos Lord sneered from the shadows, his eyes filled with desire as he looked at the multitude of powerful beings.

"So many strong ones, we can feast!"

"Kill!"

With that command, the long-awaited dark army roared and surged forward like a tidal wave.

They slaughtered anyone in their path, devouring flesh and essence.

Zhong Zhou instantly descended into chaos, with seas of blood and bodies strewn everywhere.

The many powerful beings, who were still reeling from the departure of Heaven Wither and Su Changqing, all showed signs of alarm.

Without time to ponder, they had to summon their divine weapons and do their best to fend off the charging dark army.

In an instant, the battle shifted from the hunt for Su Changqing to a confrontation between the Continent and the Demon Race.

Su Nan's deep eyes glanced into the depths of the darkness.

He didn't know what Entropy Annihilation was thinking, but the Forbidden Zone's intervention had indeed done him a great favor.

"Send someone to the Imperial Tomb!"

Kasyapa looked at Good Deeds beside him and said urgently,

"Su Changqing's Hao Ran Qi is about to run out. Only the Imperial Tomb can save him!"

Without a word, Good Deeds turned and rushed toward the Nanyu Region.

"Head to Taixu!"

The Great Roc King gazed into the distance, "Su Changqing's true cultivation is only at the Divine Aspect Realm. There's nothing to fear from him inside the Imperial Tomb!"

"Remember to avoid Heaven Wither, don't let him notice you!"

Little Roc King nodded, his sharp golden eyes fixed on the direction of the Nanyu Region, brimming with battle intent.

"Su Changqing, it's time for a true battle!"

...

The Beast Clan, the Human Race, and various major forces almost simultaneously issued the same orders.

Many Heavenly Prides headed for Taixu in the Nanyu Region.

Numerous well-informed independent cultivators were instantly boiling with excitement, dropping everything to rush over.

Meanwhile, within the Taixu Prohibited Abyss, countless cultivators had long been waiting.

Powerful cultivators exuding formidable auras were everywhere.

This secluded abyss had somehow turned into a bustling market.

Closest to the Imperial Tomb, several powerful elders sat in meditation, their auras overwhelming.

Among them were many Great Saints, and even a few Near-Imperial beings.

They were wise and did not join the hunt for Su Changqing, knowing they couldn't compete with Ximen Xiu and others.

However, they had the advantage of time and place. Once the Imperial Tomb opened, they would surely get a share of the blessings.

"Zhong Zhou is at war."

A Near-Imperial sensed the terrifying fluctuations in the distance and murmured,

"It seems the Imperial Tomb will open in a few days."

"I wonder if Tian Wu, the Buddha Master, or Tian Jian has the key."

An elder beside him laughed, "Perhaps Su Changqing can hold onto it."

"Ha, how is that possible?"

The Near-Imperial laughed disdainfully, shaking his head. "With so many World-level powers gathered, how can a mere child guarantee such a rare treasure?"

"Even if he can keep it, can he stay here and leave it behind?"

The others present smiled but remained silent.

Indeed, if Su Changqing were to bring the key, they wouldn't just sit and watch.

While the Imperial Tomb would open regardless of who did it, who knew if the key itself would trigger some hidden blessing upon opening?

If Tian Wu, the Buddha Master, or Tian Jian held the key, they wouldn't dare act rashly.

But a mere child at the Divine Aspect Realm? They were no match for him.

"Pity."

The Near-Imperial shook his head and sighed, "Such a rare treasure is beyond our reach."

"By now, Su Changqing has likely been torn apart by the many powerful beings."

Boom!

Before the Near-Imperial could finish speaking, the sky above the Imperial Tomb exploded.

A blood-soaked youth, radiating a terrifying aura, stepped out.

"Damn, they're following so closely!"

Su Changqing glanced behind him and immediately approached the Imperial Tomb.

He seemed to ignore the many powerful beings present, his fierce gaze fixed on the Imperial Tomb before him.

"This—"

The many powerful beings present were stunned by the sight.

Su Changqing's portrait had spread throughout the Continent, so they knew exactly who had arrived.

What left them in awe was that Su Changqing's aura was not that of a Divine Aspect Realm, but of a Peak Near-Emperor!

"How—how is this possible!"

The Near-Imperial exclaimed in disbelief, "In such a short time, how could he break through from Divine Aspect to Peak Near-Emperor?"

Suddenly, an elder glanced at Su Changqing, his eyes flickering with suspicion. "Something's off."

"His aura is rapidly declining; he's already fallen from the Peak Near-Emperor realm."

"Su Changqing must have used some secret technique to forcibly elevate his cultivation to this level!"

As the words sank in, the crowd's eyes lit up with excitement.

Forced elevation to the Near-Emperor realm, and the secret technique's effects have worn off—what a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

Though Su Changqing's aura still seemed formidable, it was nothing more than a paper tiger, easily shattered.

Moreover, even if the other party hadn't dropped in realm, a forcibly elevated Near-Emperor could hardly match their genuine, powerful Near-Emperors.

With this thought, a Near-Emperor immediately rose, laughing loudly.

"Ha-ha-ha, everyone, I can't refuse this!"

A formidable aura spread, and the Near-Emperor suddenly raised his hand, a massive palm blotting out the sky as it lunged toward Su Changqing.

"Ridiculous!"

"Stop! He's mine!"

"Damn it, he's getting ahead."

The voices of numerous powerful figures rang out in frustration.

Powerful secret techniques soared into the air, each trying to seize Su Changqing first.

Meanwhile, Su Changqing, his forehead drenched in sweat, was carefully examining the Imperial Tomb before him.

A towering stele stood tall, the words "Sword Emperor" shining brightly, radiating a terrifying imperial aura.

Beneath the words "Sword Emperor" was a majestic sword carved in stone, exuding an overwhelming imperial presence.

"Sword Emperor."

With just one glance, Su Changqing understood how to open the Imperial Tomb.

Only by condensing the purest Sword Emperor Intent and reaching the Near-Emperor level, forming an imperial sword, could one open it.

This requirement could only be met by Su Changqing, and he far exceeded it.

Because his Sword Emperor Intent was at the imperial level!

With this thought, Su Changqing brought his fingers together in a sword gesture, touching his brow, ready to summon the Sword Emperor Intent to open the Imperial Tomb.

But at that moment, numerous powerful attacks came like a storm that obscured the sky and blocked out the sun.

"Back off!"

Heaven Wither was right behind him, and Su Changqing had no time to tangle with these powerful figures.

With a fierce shout, the Dao pattern of heaven and earth appeared beneath his feet, the yin-yang fish spinning and intertwining, emitting boundless divine light.

Boom!

Space and time shattered, and the terrifying blow tore through the sky above the Taixu.

The secret techniques raining down like fragile cloth vanished instantly.

Although Su Changqing's cultivation had fallen and his energy was running low, he was still far beyond these people.

Even Tian Wu and Kasyapa were no match for him, and he didn't take these people seriously.

The true danger was the rapidly approaching Heaven Wither.

Su Changqing had no time to linger, and after delivering one strike, he summoned the Sword Emperor Intent.

Boom!

The majestic aura of a ruler of the world rose, and Su Changqing's brow glowed with golden patterns, his sword intent spreading.

He brought his fingers together in a sword gesture, drawing the boundless Sword Emperor Intent from within his body and merging it into the massive stele.

From the tip of the divine sword carved beneath the words "Sword Emperor", a sacred golden light emerged.

As the golden light appeared, the divine sword seemed to come to life, and countless sharp sword intents filled the sky.

At the same time, the vast Imperial Tomb trembled, and a massive golden portal appeared in the void.

The numerous powerful figures, who had just been stunned by Su Changqing's strike, now looked at the void with shock.

Inside the massive, ethereal portal, a rain of dense spirit qi fell, and countless rare treasures were scattered everywhere. Sword-related divine weapons were piled in mountains, and endless rivers of spirit liquid flowed.

There was too much.

Each treasure they glimpsed was something cultivators could only dream of in their lifetimes.

Everyone present went mad.

"The sword beneath the stele is the key, grab it!"

The numerous powerful figures looked at the divine sword Su Changqing had infused with his intent, their eyes filled with greed and burning passion.

Everyone forgot about life and death, all reaching out to seize the divine sword carved on the stele.

But at that moment, a cold sneer filled with boundless killing intent echoed through the heavens!

"A bunch of greedy vermin!"

Boom!

Endless darkness spread, and the terrifying force of destruction crushed everything in the area.

In the terror-stricken eyes of the powerful figures, Entropy Annihilation stepped out of the void, his clothes slightly tattered.

Without saying a word, all those who had attacked were swallowed by the darkness.

"Can't hold them off any longer, are you ready yet!"

Entropy Annihilation, who had just killed some insignificant ants, asked Su Changqing urgently.

"You, where do you think you're running!"

Towering evil spread from the void, and boundless crimson surged from the distance.

Even the calm Entropy Annihilation was drenched in sweat.

But at that moment, Su Changqing, who had been guiding the imperial intent within him, his eyes lit up.

The divine weapons on the massive stele emitted a thunderous hum, rising from the stele and landing in Su Changqing's hand.

Without hesitation, Su Changqing held the divine sword and slashed at the ethereal portal in the void.

"Imperial Tomb, open!"

(End of Chapter)

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