Chapter 336: Farewell! The Axe is Complete! Su Nan Leaves!

Chapter 336: Farewell! The Axe is Complete! Su Nan Leaves!

The days flew by in the blink of an eye.

During this time, Hua Buyu's light-hearted laughter echoed throughout Yuzhi, along with Su Changqing's presence.

They visited the shattered star river, saw the passing auroras, and even dared to step into the void for a moment.

Over these days, the two of them forgot everything and tried to enjoy the world as much as possible.

When Hua Buyu learned that Su Changqing needed Imperial Divine Metal, she unhesitatingly offered all her resources.

It was a treasure trove of Divine Metal, even more abundant than what the Sword Emperor had left behind.

Su Changqing did not refuse, for their relationship had long transcended the realm of mere resources.

However, happy times are always fleeting.

After several days, Hua Buyu, with tearful eyes, followed Aunt Liu and He Bo, turning back every few steps as they gradually disappeared into the distance.

Su Changqing stood in Yuzhi, watching her leave for a long time. The longing in his heart made him almost chase after her several times.

After a long while, the red figure finally vanished from sight. He murmured softly,

"Wait for me."

He knew Hua Buyu's goal was the depths of the Emperor's Path.

There, a secret realm entrance, extremely difficult to open, awaited her.

He wanted to help, but clearly, his current strength was not enough.

"When the new world opens and all laws converge, few in this world will be able to stand against me."

Su Changqing took another deep look at the distance, then turned and walked to the entrance of the Emperor's Path.

"I'm waiting for your promise!"

Seeing Su Changqing return, Little Peng King bid farewell and vanished in a flash of golden light.

"Come soon, or the Continent will be in trouble without you."

Chu Xi and Miao Feng didn't linger either. They said their goodbyes and headed deeper into the Emperor's Path.

"Sword God, farewell."

"We await the day when your name, Sword God, resounds through the Myriad Clans!"

Li Bufan laughed heartily and soared away on his sword.

The heir of the ancient sword family finally acknowledged Su Changqing's title as Sword God upon entering the Emperor's Path.

"Everyone, take care."

Su Changqing clasped his hands and watched as everyone left.

He knew the Emperor's Path was far more dangerous than the Continent. Even the strongest cultivators could meet with unexpected accidents there.

This parting might be the last for a long time.

Su Changqing didn't linger either. After seeing them off, he went to the entrance of the Emperor's Path.

With a wave of his sleeve, the two killing formations blocking the entrance dissipated like a breeze.

Thus, the obstacles that had held back the Continent's Heavenly Prodigies were completely removed.

At the same time, at the entrance to the Continent, a dense crowd of young Heavenly Prodigies had gathered.

They watched as Su Changqing, stepping from the Emperor's Path, approached. Their faces were solemn, and the atmosphere was eerily quiet.

"So, you want to see how much Divine Metal I obtained?"

Su Changqing looked at the cultivators blocking his path and said with a smile that wasn't quite a smile.

The scene of him extorting Divine Metal from the Myriad Clans had been seen by the cultivators of the Continent.

Everyone knew that at this moment, he possessed resources far surpassing any faction.

Treasure tempts the heart, and Su Changqing understood their desire to challenge him again.

However, the numerous Heavenly Prodigies gathered at the entrance simultaneously bowed their heads and clasped their hands in respect.

"Thank you, Sword God Su, for breaking the obstacles for the cultivators of the Continent!"

The resounding voice made Su Changqing pause for a moment.

But then he shook his head and laughed, the laughter gradually growing louder until it echoed through the sky.

Su Changqing said nothing, but in his laughter, he took a step and disappeared.

All the cultivators present looked in the direction Su Changqing had left, their eyes burning with enthusiasm.

As cultivators of the Continent, having a prodigy like Su Changqing backing them was their greatest confidence in entering Yuzhi.

...

"Tsk tsk, looks like Changqing's reputation on the Continent is about to change."

In the void above the Continent, Wu Jiuling couldn't help but sigh as he watched Su Changqing approach.

"He's grown too fast. Who would have thought that a boy who didn't even understand cultivation a few years ago would reach this point so quickly."

Wu Jiuling still remembered the simple, bright-eyed youth who had entered Xianzong.

That youth's eyes were still bright, but now they held a deeper wisdom.

And the simplicity had transformed into a calm and commanding presence after countless challenges.

Beside him, Su Nan smiled. Compared to Changqing, he was more concerned about the girl who had just appeared.

Seeing Changqing approach, he asked with a smile, "Your beloved?"

Su Changqing didn't hide his feelings and smiled, "My beloved."

"Hahaha, that girl is quite good."

Su Nan praised her, then patted Su Changqing's shoulder, "When you have time, take her to see your mother."

"Definitely!"

Su Changqing nodded emphatically, his eyes filled with warmth at the thought.

"Alright, with the Divine Metal in hand, let's see if we can open that world."

Su Nan didn't waste time and spoke directly.

During this period, the guiding force from the Great Azure Spear had become even stronger.

He couldn't stay on the Continent for long.

"Let's go."

Wu Jiuling and Su Changqing nodded, and the three of them quickly headed to the ruined secret realm.

...

With two Peak Near-Emperors leading the way, Su Changqing soon arrived at the barrier that blocked the sky.

"Let's hope it works."

Su Changqing took a deep breath, and countless Dao patterns intertwined and merged. The Heaven-Cleaving Axe appeared in his hand.

With a wave of his sleeve, dozens of pieces of Divine Metal, varying in size and radiance, floated in the air.

Wu Jiuling and Su Nan, though prepared, couldn't help but show surprise at the sight.

Such a vast amount of Imperial Divine Metal, likely more than all the factions of the Continent combined.

The variety was extensive, and some were so rare that even they couldn't identify them.

"The Myriad Clans have far more resources than we imagined."

Wu Jiuling and Su Nan exchanged glances, seeing the gravity in each other's eyes.

Regardless of the final battle, at least before the Emperors appeared, they were not friends.

"Swallow!"

As the Imperial Divine Metal and the Heaven-Cleaving Axe appeared simultaneously, Su Changqing didn't need to do anything.

The Heaven-Cleaving Axe emitted waves of light, instantly enveloping all the Divine Metal in the air, swallowing them like a giant beast opening its mouth.

Brilliant patterns lit up around the Heaven-Cleaving Axe.

The wide blade rapidly solidified, and the various Divine Metals were purified by a strange force.

A more refined and terrifying energy, even purer than the Divine Metal itself, continuously flowed into the Heaven-Cleaving Axe.

After a while, the blade and the broad side of the Heaven-Cleaving Axe completely materialized!

Boom!

In that instant, the space around the Heaven-Cleaving Axe seemed unable to bear its weight and shattered.

Especially at the edge of the blade, the cold light that flashed was the sharpest in the world.

The solid space couldn't even heal under that cold light.

It was as if a black hole-like void existed in front of the Heaven-Cleaving Axe's edge.

Seeing the transformed Heaven-Cleaving Axe, Su Changqing's eyes gleamed with a strange light, and he firmly grasped it.

Suddenly, Su Changqing's expression changed, and his body began to sink rapidly. He used all his strength to grip the Heaven-Cleaving Axe and barely managed to stabilize himself.

"What a heavy axe!"

Su Changqing couldn't help but show a look of shock.

At this moment, his strength was bolstered by a complete world within his body.

His power was so great that he could cleave mountains with a wave of his hand and tear through the void.

Yet, such formidable strength almost couldn't hold the Heaven-Cleaving Axe!

After all, the Heaven-Cleaving Axe was only one-third condensed into its physical form.

If it were fully condensed, the axe's weight alone could collapse an entire world!

"Normal phenomenon."

Compared to Su Changqing's surprise, Wu Jiuling remained calm. He looked at the Heaven-Cleaving Axe with a burning gaze and said:

"This Heaven-Cleaving Axe has devoured so much Divine Metal, the essence of Divine Metal. Its energy density is unimaginably terrifying."

"Such densely packed energy, when unified and transformed into part of the axe's body, naturally makes it extremely heavy."

Su Nan, standing nearby, also looked at the Heaven-Cleaving Axe with a curious expression.

The Heaven-Cleaving Axe had not yet fully transformed, but it was already extraordinary.

It was the first weapon he had encountered that could trigger a warning from the Great Azure Spear.

Not even the Zhusian, forged by Changqing, could do that.

"Try it out", Su Nan suggested.

Su Changqing nodded, gripping the Heaven-Cleaving Axe with both hands and struggling to lift it above his head.

"Slash!"

Boom!

The strike shook the entire ruined secret realm.

A fierce crack, enveloped by an indescribable sharpness, appeared in the void and refused to heal.

Where the axe's light passed, the void collapsed on a large scale, quickly reaching the barrier.

"Rip!"

A sound like tearing fabric echoed.

The immensely thick, boundless barrier that shielded the sky was pierced through by the axe, opening a massive portal a hundred meters wide.

"This..."

Su Changqing was taken aback.

He had only intended to test the axe, not using any techniques like 'Cleaving the Heavens' or 'Splitting the Earth.' It was just an ordinary strike.

Yet, this simple strike with sheer force had opened the barrier that had trapped them for so long.

Su Nan and Wu Jiuling, who were watching, were also stunned for a moment.

After a while, Su Nan looked at the Heaven-Cleaving Axe and couldn't help but shake his head.

"No weapon in this world can withstand this axe."

The sharp, cold light flashing at the edge of the Heaven-Cleaving Axe made him feel a chill just by looking at it.

Even staring at it for too long would make his eyes ache, unable to bear the sight.

"A weapon capable of cleaving a world is no ordinary thing."

Wu Jiuling's eyes were full of anticipation as he said, "This is just one-third condensed."

"If the Heaven-Cleaving Axe fully transforms, its power will be unimaginable."

Su Nan nodded, agreeing with this point.

Aside from the Heaven-Cleaving Axe's own power, the Divine Metal used to forge its True Body surpassed all known imperial weapons.

"New world."

Compared to Su Nan and Wu Jiuling, Su Changqing's mind was focused on the portal before him.

He gazed into the distance, seeing only a white expanse.

The world inside was eerily quiet, with no sound at all.

But strangely, it was filled with a surging vitality and a complex mix of various life energies.

The countless life forms he had imagined did not exist, which made Su Changqing feel tense.

This new world was his last chance to break through.

If he couldn't achieve his goal here, he would have to gradually understand the Three Thousand Laws on his own.

That difficulty was akin to a mortal ascending to the heavens.

"Let's go in and take a look. Wu Jiuling will wait here for a while. I'll leave first."

Seeing the new world open, Su Nan put his last concern to rest and said.

"Father, aren't you coming in with us?" Su Changqing was taken aback.

"Only you can enter this world. Others can't."

Before Su Nan could answer, Wu Jiuling shook his head.

Su Changqing then noticed.

Although the barrier had been broken, a transparent, earth-like membrane still blocked the entrance.

The sharp aura released by the Heaven-Cleaving Axe within him allowed him to enter safely.

But Wu Jiuling and Su Nan could not take a single step forward.

Even with Su Changqing leading them, the earth-like membrane would exert a powerful compressive force, making it impossible for them to proceed.

In other words, this world was prepared for Su Changqing alone, and no one else could enter.

Su Changqing nodded thoughtfully and then looked at Su Nan, "Father, are you leaving? Going to Yuzhi?"

"Hehe, with the great era approaching, I must seize the opportunity."

"Otherwise, the feeling of being surpassed by others is not pleasant."

Su Nan grinned, his eyes looking toward Yuzhi, "If others can venture into the Emperor's Path, why can't I?"

"Can the older generation of powerful cultivators also enter the Emperor's Path?" Su Changqing was surprised.

"Of course."

Su Nan explained, "The Emperor's Path has nine levels, each corresponding to a different realm, with different cultivation restrictions."

"Although the Emperor's Path is known as the battlefield for young Heavenly Prodigies, as the seals on the Emperor's Path are gradually lifted, older cultivators who meet the cultivation restrictions can also enter."

"However, the Heavenly Dao favors the fresh blood of the new era. While older cultivators can compete for opportunities, it's extremely difficult for them to gain the Heavenly Dao's recognition."

Su Nan looked at Su Changqing and smiled, "Your father believes his talent is not weak. Even if I can't gain the Heavenly Dao's recognition, I can still forge my own path!"

An Extreme Dao Cultivator!

This thought suddenly appeared in Su Changqing's mind.

Indeed, while older cultivators might find it hard to gain the Heavenly Dao's recognition, there was still a path they could take.

A path, though inferior to the Emperor's Path, was still one that even Emperors would have to acknowledge.

"I believe Father will succeed!"

Su Changqing did not try to dissuade him but spoke with firm conviction.

"Ha-ha-ha, I'm off!"

Su Nan laughed loudly, stepping into the air with the vigor of a young man and heading off.

Wu Jiuling looked on with envy and sighed, "When we meet again, you might have to call me 'Emperor Nan.'"

...

After Su Nan left, he quietly arrived above the Su Family.

He did not land but remained hidden, watching Shu Ye, who was diligently handling family affairs in a room.

He watched for a long time, then his gaze fell on Zi'an Su and Su Moyan.

Finally, he looked down at the entire Tian Nan City of the Su Family, seeing the family's prosperity and hearing the laughter of the clan members, a smile appeared on his face.

"Farewell, everyone."

After this one-sided farewell, Su Nan looked up at the sky, took a deep breath, and sped upward.

Shu Ye, inside the Su Family, seemed to sense something and looked up at the sky.

She watched for a long time, then sighed softly, "Come back soon."

...

Su Nan raced toward the highest point of the sky, flying an unknown distance before finally seeing the world's barrier.

He took out the Great Azure Spear, let out a fierce shout, and thrust the spear like a dragon, breaking through the barrier and entering the dark expanse of Yuzhi.

"Where are you taking me?"

Su Nan looked at the Great Azure Spear in his hand, his eyes deep.

His life had started with this spear, and there was no turning back.

Since there was no turning back, he would go all the way!

He wanted to see what kind of existence awaited him at the end of his path!

"Hum!"

The Great Azure Spear seemed to understand. After Su Nan spoke, the spear emitted a surging darkness.

Boom!

The vast void before him exploded, and a path leading deep into the void appeared at his feet!

(End of Chapter)

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