Chapter 42: I Grant You the Moment of Ultimate Ascension

Chapter 42: I Grant You the Moment of Ultimate Ascension

"As for the second matter, I believe you should be well aware of it", Shaohua's voice grew increasingly cold.

The initial incident was triggered by the Underworld, but the Primordial Ancient Mine was the direct executioner, and the three Supreme Sovereigns all originated from here.

She had to come here to demand an explanation. Even if she couldn't completely destroy the forbidden zone, she would at least make them bleed.

Breaking in was impossible; she wasn't a reckless brute.

There were too many Supreme Sovereigns sleeping within the Primordial Ancient Mine, and the number of those she could sense was nearly ten.

Though Shaohua was prepared for a major battle and eager to test her strength, she wasn't arrogant enough to think she could take on ten at once.

"That was their own decision, not one we endorsed", one of the Supreme Sovereigns spoke up, attempting to shift the blame.

Since the people involved were already dead, taking more blame didn't matter much.

"Hah, do you think I would believe that?" Shaohua sneered.

"Does the Human Emperor wish to level the ancient mine?" Another cold voice echoed from deep within the Primordial Ancient Mine.

One played the good cop, the other the bad cop. These guys were quite flexible, able to put on a show and maintain their dignity.

Unfortunately, Shaohua wasn't buying it. With a wave of her hand, the Mortal Sword shot into the mine, heading straight for the Supreme Sovereign who had just spoken.

"So what? Do you want to taste the sharpness of my sword?!"

Against the entire Primordial Ancient Mine, Shaohua indeed had no good strategy, but that didn't mean a couple of Supreme Sovereigns could threaten her.

If pushed to the brink, she could rush in and kill one of them. Who could stop her?

Inside the mine, the White Tiger Ancient Emperor was shocked, his face suddenly pale.

The imperial sword easily broke through the Imperial Dao Array guarding the perimeter and pierced the Immortal Origin sealing him, coming within a hair's breadth of his face.

The overwhelming killing intent pierced his mind, making his soul tremble.

"Human Emperor, are you insane? Do you really want to start a war?!" The White Tiger Ancient Emperor was almost ready to break free from his seal.

"I've changed my mind", Shaohua ignored him, speaking more to herself in a somber tone.

"Since it was their own decision, then so be it. Let the one who spoke insolently face me in battle. Win or lose, I will consider my grudge with the Primordial Ancient Mine settled, and we will start anew. What do you say?"

Upon hearing this, the other Supreme Sovereigns within the mine fell silent.

If the Human Emperor had attacked without discernment, they might have united to resist her.

But now that she targeted a single individual, the atmosphere became awkward.

If they could avoid a confrontation with a contemporary enlightened being, they would. After all, those with limited lifespans were already dead, and the rest could endure.

Shaohua's strategy was a blatant one, a naked plot!

But as the saying goes, it's better to sacrifice a fellow cultivator than to sacrifice oneself. To quell the Human Emperor's anger, sacrificing one individual wasn't out of the question. After all, he wasn't without the strength to fight.

As a senior, guiding a future enlightened being was reasonable.

Ahem, the White Tiger Ancient Emperor would understand.

"Brothers, have you made up your minds? Today's events will be a lesson for the future. Perhaps one day, it will be your turn!" The White Tiger Ancient Emperor couldn't remain calm.

He knew these people well and didn't doubt they would sell him out.

After all, he was the same kind of person. If put in their shoes, he would definitely sacrifice others to save himself.

"Let's worry about the future when it comes. For now, we should resolve the current issue. After all, the death of the Western Emperor does require an explanation."

The Supreme Sovereign who had played the good cop spoke again, his voice still amiable but with a subtle threat.

The other Supreme Sovereigns remained silent, not particularly concerned.

"You—" The White Tiger Ancient Emperor was furious.

They had agreed to play the good cop and bad cop, working together to pressure the Human Emperor into leaving. Why the sudden change of heart?

So, it didn't matter as long as the one risking their life wasn't him, right?

The Primordial Ancient Mine was vast, accommodating so many Supreme Sovereigns.

The Primordial Ancient Mine was small, unable to accommodate the White Tiger Ancient Emperor.

"Tsk, have you made up your mind yet?" Shaohua sneered, then strode forward and entered the mine without waiting for a response.

Today, she had to assert her authority, using the blood of a Supreme Sovereign to "honor" her parents.

Otherwise, it wouldn't be in keeping with her status.

Avenging her parents, no matter how outrageous her actions, would not surprise anyone.

By dispelling certain speculations, she could also take this opportunity to eliminate a Supreme Sovereign.

Perhaps she could preempt a dark upheaval, preventing it from happening and contributing to future generations.

Chaos energy rose within the Primordial Ancient Mine, as if the entire ancient mine had come to life, drawing in the light of the sun, moon, and stars. The Big Dipper suddenly turned from day to night, pitch black, with not a finger's width of light visible.

"Do you truly wish to fight?" The White Tiger Ancient Emperor's face was grim, his killing intent barely restrained.

Shaohua slashed her sword, breaking the seal that held him, giving him no room for negotiation or thought, her dominance absolute.

"Exodus Duel: I grant you the moment of ultimate ascension!"

It was clear from the lack of resistance she faced upon entering that the other Supreme Sovereigns had tacitly approved of this. They were indifferent, as if it were none of their concern.

Don't think they would sympathize with their own kind. When the path to immortality opened, and only a few would succeed, any sense of camaraderie would be replaced by the urge to eliminate each other.

Everyone was shocked. Shaohua's voice, unmasked, echoed through the Primordial Ancient Mine as she forced a Supreme Sovereign to ascend, a display of unparalleled dominance.

The young women from the Jade Pool Holy Land, upon hearing her words, trembled uncontrollably, some even falling to the ground.

Nan Jinping and Li Xingruo clung to each other's arms, their excitement and tension palpable. They had never seen their Master display such a domineering side before.

Lan Ling bit her lip, her pale golden eyes shimmering with excitement. How thrilling, how dominant, how much she loved it!

"This is the spirit of an emperor, worthy of her defiance of heaven, breaking the eternal myth, determined to seek justice for her parents."

"If one were to have a child, it would be like her. With such a daughter, even the Western Emperor would smile in his grave."

Two figures entered the depths of the universe, one golden, one white, their divine lights colliding, piercing the eternal void and illuminating the star rivers.

In moments, Shaohua and the White Tiger Ancient Emperor traversed countless star domains, reaching the edge of the universe.

The White Tiger roared, transforming into a white-haired Daoist with eyes that flashed with cold lightning. He was the White Tiger Ancient Emperor, now at the peak of his ascension, his aura reaching its zenith.

On this day, he reclaimed the supreme imperial path!

"Chi!"

A burst of sparks flashed as the White Tiger Ancient Emperor extended his fingers into a claw, swift, accurate, and ruthless. The Phoenix-Blood Crimson Jade Armor bore several terrifying scratches, trailing threads of blood.

"Clang!"

Shaohua did not retreat, raising her sword to sever the tiger claw that reached for her.

This was a cataclysmic battle, a clash between an ascended Supreme Sovereign and a reigning Human Emperor. The mere impact of their collision destroyed vast expanses of the star sea and the chaotic borderlands, turning the area into a source of destruction.

Both wielded numerous secret arts, the White Tiger Ancient Emperor launching relentless attacks while Shaohua mostly defended. For a moment, it seemed they were evenly matched.

But the White Tiger Ancient Emperor, one of the parties involved, did not see it that way.

"Young whelp, how dare you use me to test your techniques? This is utterly unforgivable!" He felt a deep sense of humiliation, never having experienced such disgrace.

A Supreme Sovereign, at the peak of ascension, reclaiming his former Dao fruit, only to be used as a punching bag and sparring partner?

"Enough noise."

Shaohua raised an eyebrow, her technique now fully validated. The other party no longer had any reason to live.

(End of Chapter)

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