Chapter 322: The Black Abyss Emperor

Chapter 322: The Black Abyss Emperor

January 17th, 2025

An Unknown Powerful Entity

Gu Qingfeng had no intention of provoking anyone.

The Life Ancestral City had existed in the Primordial Ancient Land for an unknown number of years.

The strength of the entity within was unfathomable.

Even if it wasn't an Emperor, it was likely to have reached the Near-Emperor level.

Under such circumstances, Gu Qingfeng knew he had to be cautious.

However, half a day later, Gu Qingfeng halted his steps.

A hundred zhang ahead, the Life Ancestral City appeared once more.

"..."

Gu Qingfeng's expression turned solemn, and he turned around to leave again.

But before half a day had passed, the Life Ancestral City reappeared.

This time, it was different.

Gu Qingfeng was now only eighty zhang away from the Life Ancestral City.

...

Once! Twice!

Three times!

Each time Gu Qingfeng changed direction, he would eventually encounter the Life Ancestral City, and each time, the distance between them would decrease.

When Gu Qingfeng saw the Life Ancestral City again, he was less than ten zhang away from the city gates.

The massive gates were tightly shut, and dried blood stained the thick bronze doors, filling the air with a heart-chilling bloody scent.

At that moment, the tightly closed gates slowly creaked open, revealing a dark and eerie interior.

"..."

Gu Qingfeng suddenly smiled, but his eyes turned fierce.

"Since you won't let me pass, let's see how powerful you truly are, daring to block my path!"

As he spoke, Gu Qingfeng didn't step into the Life Ancestral City but instead drew out his Demon-Slaying Sword, channeling all his Vital Energy into the blade.

In an instant, the Imperial Weapon's might was unleashed.

A mighty slash fell, striking the Life Ancestral City with a deafening crash.

"Boom—"

This domineering and unparalleled strike, even with the Life Ancestral City's strength, was barely bearable.

The ancient walls crumbled, causing the vast city to tremble violently, and an ancient and terrifying aura burst forth from within.

"Buzz—"

The surging black mist transformed into a giant hand, pressing down towards Gu Qingfeng.

Although he hadn't seen the entity face-to-face, Gu Qingfeng could sense the anger emanating from deep within the Life Ancestral City.

In response, Gu Qingfeng smiled coldly.

"Aren't you the one preventing me from leaving?"

"Today, I'll grant your wish!"

"I'll see for myself what's hiding within the Life Ancestral City!"

The blood-colored sword beam slashed through the heavens, colliding fiercely with the black giant hand.

In the next moment, the black hand couldn't withstand the power of the blood-colored sword beam and was torn apart.

The remaining force continued to slam into the Life Ancestral City.

But this time, the Life Ancestral City didn't shake.

It was as if the entire city had fallen into a deathly silence.

The entity within seemed to have witnessed Gu Qingfeng's strength and made no further moves.

However, the entity didn't intend to fight.

Gu Qingfeng, on the other hand, had no intention of stopping.

If they were going to fight, he would fight to the bitter end!

Instantly, Gu Qingfeng took a step forward, and his terrifying Vital Energy dispelled the darkness of the Primordial Ancient Land, like the rising of a scorching sun.

"Destroy!"

Gu Qingfeng uttered a single word, and the Demon-Slaying Sword slashed down towards the Life Ancestral City.

Buzz! At that moment, a mysterious vibration emanated from within the Life Ancestral City, and a finger suddenly appeared, attempting to block the Demon-Slaying Sword's attack.

When the two came into contact, a force of destruction swept through the area.

Gu Qingfeng's eyes flickered slightly upon seeing this, but he showed no sign of stopping. He continued his assault on the Life Ancestral City.

The Three Celestial Veins!

In that instant, Gu Qingfeng had fully activated all three.

His strength soared, instantly elevating him from the Half-Step Saint King level to the Fourth Tier of the Saint King.

Then, the might of the Imperial Weapon was unleashed.

The terrifying power caused even the Primordial Ancient Land to tremble slightly.

The ancient beings slumbering within the Primordial Ancient Land were awakened by this force, and they turned their gazes towards the Life Ancestral City.

"Another outsider has intruded into the Primordial Ancient Land!"

"This person's bone age is not significant, at most a hundred years, but the aura on his body is extraordinary. He seems to be at the Great Saint Realm, yet his strength rivals that of a Saint King!"

"This must be the End-Dharma Era, where even ancient Emperors cannot achieve Sagehood. What is this person's origin?"

These ancient beings were shaken to their core upon seeing Gu Qingfeng.

They were well aware.

In this era, it is merely the End-Dharma Age.

During the End-Dharma Age, no one can attain Sainthood. Even the ancient Great Emperors could not break through such heavenly rules and achieve Sainthood.

However, Gu Qingfeng's appearance shattered their understanding.

While others might not discern Gu Qingfeng's depth, these ancient beings could not help but notice his extraordinary nature.

The aura he exuded was unmistakably that of the Great Saint Realm.

Although they did not know what secret method he had used to elevate his cultivation to rival the Saint King Realm, his true nature was easily seen through.

Attaining Sainthood in the End-Dharma Age!

A hundred-year-old Great Saint!

Either of these would be considered astonishing and extraordinary for anyone else.

But for both to be concentrated in one person was simply unbelievable.

At that moment, some of the ancient beings recalled something.

"A few years ago, outside the Primeval Wastes, in the universe, there was a sudden appearance of the Great Saint Tribulation's aura. At the time, I thought I had seen it wrong, but now it seems that this child must have crossed the tribulation and attained the Dao!"

"Could this child be the key to breaking the deadlock and ascending to immortality in this era?"

Some of the ancient beings remembered certain rumors, and their eyes immediately filled with a crazed expression.

As they were thinking this, they saw Gu Qingfeng unleashing his full power, slicing the vast City of Life into pieces.

The ancient beings who had been slumbering within the City of Life could no longer contain themselves.

"Youngster, know when to stop!"

An aged and domineering voice echoed, followed by the emergence of a majestic shadow from within the City of Life. An awe-inspiring imperial might erupted from its body, instantly sweeping across the eight directions.

When this imperial might appeared, the entire Primordial Ancient Land trembled violently.

Not only that, but many cultivators in the Eastern Domain seemed to sense something, and they all turned their gazes towards the Primordial Ancient Land, their faces filled with shock.

"The Primordial Ancient Land is in turmoil. Could it be that a forbidden existence is awakening?"

Some powerful cultivators who had inherited ancient legacies thought of certain rumors, and their faces turned grim.

The Primordial Ancient Land!

To them, it was a true taboo.

Within it lay countless dangers.

Even Saints dared not venture into the Primordial Ancient Land lightly.

An old and powerful cultivator sighed, looking up at the sky, "First, there was the chaos caused by malevolent spirits, and now the Primordial Ancient Land is in turmoil. Could it be that the heavens truly intend to destroy the human race?"

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Gu Qingfeng paid no heed to the commotion outside.

He looked at the majestic shadow before him, and the awe-inspiring imperial might it exuded was far more powerful than that of the Deceptive Heavenly Emperor in Ancient Moon State.

This power was not merely in terms of strength.

It was a transformation in quality, stemming from a difference in the level of life.

"Great Emperor!"

The thought flashed through Gu Qingfeng's mind, and as he looked at the majestic shadow, his expression turned solemn.

"I never expected that within the Primordial Ancient Land, a Great Emperor would be slumbering here!"

All along, Gu Qingfeng had assumed that the Primordial Ancient Land was the burial ground of the ancient Taichu Imperial Clan.

But now it seemed that the Primordial Ancient Land was not as simple as he had imagined.

Gu Qingfeng turned to the majestic shadow and asked, "Could you be the Taichu Great Emperor?"

"I am the Black Abyss Great Emperor!"

The majestic shadow slowly spoke, and its eyes were like the blazing sun. When its gaze fell upon Gu Qingfeng, an incredibly terrifying pressure descended upon him.

In that instant, Gu Qingfeng felt his shoulders sink as if a mountain had been placed upon them.

But in the next breath, Gu Qingfeng's aura erupted, instantly breaking through the pressure.

"In my hundred years of cultivation, I have never truly witnessed the methods of a Great Emperor. Today, I shall experience the prowess of a Great Emperor!"

Gu Qingfeng burst into laughter, his battle intent soaring to the heavens, and his eyes showed no trace of fear.

Confronting an ancient Great Emperor rekindled Gu Qingfeng's long-dormant battle intent.

At this moment, Gu Qingfeng felt as if he had returned to his younger days, facing powerful malevolent spirits and martial artists. The innate trembling in his heart transformed into the nourishment for his surging battle intent.

"Buzz!"

The Cleansing Evil Sword trembled slightly, its terrifying blade flickering as if sensing the yearning for battle in its master's heart.

Upon seeing this, the Black Abyss Great Emperor's face darkened.

He had not expected that when he revealed his identity as a Great Emperor, Gu Qingfeng would not bow in submission but dare to wield his sword against him.

For a moment, the Black Abyss Great Emperor wanted to take action and kill Gu Qingfeng on the spot.

But...

The Black Abyss Emperor's willpower was once again suppressing his impulsive nature.

His face darkened, and his voice carried anger, "You young one, I have no desire to be your enemy. Don't push your luck!"

Before he could finish speaking, Gu Qingfeng had already unleashed a terrifying slash, causing the Black Abyss Emperor's expression to change. He had no choice but to raise his hand to block the attack.

Even though the Emperor's shadow was powerful, it was not easy to withstand Gu Qingfeng's strike, which was comparable to that of a Near-Emperor, now that he had wielded the Imperial Troops.

The terrifying force erupted within the City of Life, causing the Emperor's shadow to flicker slightly. The resulting shockwave further damaged the already dilapidated city, making it even more dilapidated.

Large sections of the city walls trembled, as if they could collapse at any moment.

"If you want to make a move, then do it. If you want to stop, then stop. Don't think you can bully me so easily!"

Gu Qingfeng slashed with his sword, and a disdainful smile appeared on his face.

His words caused the Black Abyss Emperor to fall silent.

After a while, the Emperor slowly spoke, "Speak, what are your demands?"

With these words, the Black Abyss Emperor showed signs of yielding.

He did not want to fight.

The reason was that his true body was still slumbering within the City of Life.

If he were to emerge at this moment, it would undoubtedly lead to endless troubles.

Even if he could slay the young one before him, he would have to pay a tremendous price.

In the eyes of the Black Abyss Emperor, it was not worth paying such a price for a mere ant.

Hearing the Emperor's words, Gu Qingfeng narrowed his eyes and then calmly spoke, "I've heard that the Primordial Ancient Land contains the Elixir of Immortality. If you can bring out 80 to 100 elixirs, I'll leave without another word."

"80 to 100 elixirs! You're not afraid of the wind blowing your tongue off!"

The Black Abyss Emperor laughed in anger.

80 to 100 elixirs were something he wouldn't even dare to dream of, even in his wildest dreams.

"Do you know how precious the Elixir of Immortality is? It can grant those below the Emperor's realm another life."

"I am well aware of that."

"If you understand, then you should know that this Elixir of Immortality is extremely rare. Even if you searched the entire Primordial Ancient Land, you might not find many."

"If you're willing to back down, I can give you one Elixir of Immortality!" The Black Abyss Emperor said solemnly.

Gu Qingfeng shook his head, "Ten elixirs!"

"Two elixirs of immortality. This is my limit. If you don't agree, I'll fight my way out of the City of Life and kill you here!" The Black Abyss Emperor declared with killing intent.

"You should know that an Emperor cannot be humiliated!"

"Some things shouldn't be taken too far..."

Facing the Black Abyss Emperor's threat, Gu Qingfeng's expression remained unchanged. He raised three fingers with his right hand.

"Three elixirs of immortality!"

"A supreme Imperial Scripture!"

"If you agree to my terms, I'll leave without another word. But if you're not willing, I'd like to see the strength of an Emperor!"

"After all, if I can make an ancient Emperor leave the City of Life and accompany me in death, it would be worth it!"

Upon hearing these words, the Black Abyss Emperor remained silent. He waved his sleeve, and four streams of light flew towards Gu Qingfeng.

When they reached Gu Qingfeng, the four streams of light stopped.

One was an ancient tree with a complete human-like form! A blood-red fruit! A seven-colored lotus! And an ancient stone tablet! The first three items were filled with profound truths and contained astonishing vitality.

Gu Qingfeng took a simple sniff, and his body felt much more relaxed, his vital energy subtly bubbling.

"Elixir of Immortality!"

Gu Qingfeng's eyes shone with brilliance.

He understood.

This was the legendary Elixir of Immortality.

After consuming it, one could live another life.

Only such incredible vitality could prove the power of the Elixir of Immortality.

Moreover, the terrifying power contained within the Elixir of Immortality could not only grant another life but also significantly enhance one's cultivation.

This was the first time Gu Qingfeng had encountered such a rare treasure.

The remaining stone tablet clearly contained a supreme Imperial Scripture.

Gu Qingfeng merely brushed his divine sense over it and could feel the terrifying power within.

Then, Gu Qingfeng waved his sleeve.

He collected all four items and placed them into the Divine Cauldron, which he then stored in his dantian.

"Senior, since you're so straightforward, I'll keep my promise. I've caused some disturbance, so I'll take my leave now!"

Gu Qingfeng slightly bowed to the Black Abyss Emperor.

Hearing this, the Black Abyss Emperor spoke with a sinister tone, "You're the only one daring enough to threaten me. You should know the consequences of your actions."

"If you, Senior, leave the City of Life, I'll await your arrival!"

(End of Chapter)

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