The Legendary Son-in-law of the Emperor Chapter 1801 - 1798: Spiritual Wisdom Awakening
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From a distance, Ye Xuan observed the swift spread of the black candle flame, which quickly engulfed the entirety of the Demon Vine Ancestor Root.
Concurrently, other Great Ruins Demon Vines also succumbed to its influence.
The Great Ruins resonated with the agonizing cries of the Demon Vine Ancestor Root.
It was evident that the black candle flame caused significant distress to the Demon Vine Ancestor Root.
Ye Xuan, holding the black candle, cast a side-long glance and mused silently.
The might of the Nine Great Immortal Treasures is truly formidable.
Ye Xuan was, of course, aware of this fact.
However, the question of who has truly attained these Immortal Treasures remained.
Even Ye Xuan, with his countless ages of existence, had only made contact with three Immortal Treasures, never fully harnessing their immense power.
These encounters were limited to testing the feasibility of creating an Immortal Body.
In a fleeting moment, the Demon Vine Ancestor Root was entirely consumed by the dark flames.
Despite this, the surrounding void was not filled with any palpable heat. Instead, it was permeated by chaotic, turbid forces, evoking a sense of suffocation.
This is the essence of the Dark Immortal Treasure: impurity!
This power stood in stark opposition to the 'purity' embodied by the Immaculate Duster.
The 'purity' emanating from the Immaculate Duster possessed the ability to render an individual flawless and untainted.
Conversely, the candle flame from the black candle could imbue a person with impurity and heaviness, making them akin to a demon.
Such a force, if not properly controlled, carried the potential to unleash chaos upon the world.
This was reminiscent of the Great Emperor who, wielding the Silent Annihilation Immortal Body, once harbored ambitions of slaughtering all life across the All Heavens and Myriads of Worlds.
The power of Silent Annihilation he commanded was capable of eradicating all living creatures on the planet.
"Thus, the Seven Immortal Treasures are now in my possession..."
Ye Xuan softly uttered.
However, the objective of gathering all Nine Great Immortal Treasures before the advent of the Emperor Road seemed almost unattainable.
Once the Great Ruins are sealed this time, the path to the Emperor Road will unfurl.
By then, Ye Xuan would forfeit the chance to pursue additional Immortal Treasures.
Yet, this posed no significant issue, as the conclusion of the Emperor Road would grant him the unhindered opportunity to secure the remaining two Immortal Treasures.
The final two Immortal Treasures each symbolized time and strength.
These corresponded to the Heavenly Time Immortal Body and the Eternal Immortal Body.
Based on the seven Immortal Treasures already acquired, the remaining two were likely situated within the Inverted Sky, the Black Abyss, or the Thunder Pond.
Ye Xuan's certainty regarding their exact locations was still incomplete.
After all, he had yet to lay eyes upon these two particular Immortal Treasures.
The sole apprehension was the possibility that other powerful entities, such as the era's titan, Undying Black Venerate, might claim these two treasures during his journey on the Emperor Road.
But this was an unavoidable circumstance, leading to the hope that the Thunder Pond, Inverted Sky, and Black Abyss would remain dormant throughout this period.
Ye Xuan carefully stored the black candle within his Elixir Field. Observing the Demon Vine Ancestor Root's afflicted state from afar, he felt a measure of satisfaction.
While it might not result in the Demon Vine Ancestor Root's demise, inflicting such discomfort was ample reward for Ye Xuan.
Meanwhile, the enigmatic creature, distinguished by its six eyes and single arm, brandishing the Yin Ming Shovel, was not abstaining from action.
Seemingly grasping the principle of striking when the opponent is vulnerable, the mysterious being mercilessly brought the Yin Ming Shovel crashing down!
Boom!
A deafening roar reverberated as the Demon Vine Ancestor Root was driven deep into the earth. The frantically writhing Great Ruins Demon Vines abruptly lost their vigor, ceased their movement, and collapsed lifelessly to the ground.
This single, potent blow undoubtedly inflicted severe damage upon the Demon Vine Ancestor Root.
However, following this impactful strike, the mysterious creature did not press its advantage. Instead, it turned, tilting its head slightly.
Beneath the vast, dark canopy, six eerie eyes materialized, rotating with unrest.
Its central eye remained fixed, scrutinizing Ye Xuan.
The mysterious creature flexed its three-fingered hand in the void, re-summoning the Yin Ming Shovel into its grasp.
It then brandished the Yin Ming Shovel, as if issuing a direct challenge to Ye Xuan.
Ye Xuan responded with a grin, proclaiming, "Next time I arrive, we shall engage in a proper duel."
The mysterious creature appeared to comprehend Ye Xuan's declaration; it forcefully slammed the Yin Ming Shovel onto the ground, instantly cleaving a terrifying chasm across the landscape!
It conveyed a clear sense of enraged displeasure.
Ye Xuan offered no further words, initiating a swift departure and signaling Tong Wuji to rendezvous promptly.
The immense power drain from the Emperor Array, coupled with his own forceful advancement to Great Success in the Taoist Body, which constantly drew suppression from the Heavenly Dao, rendered him ill-equipped for a confrontation with that entity.
In the past, Ye Xuan had managed to wear down the mysterious creature through the relentless passage of time.
It possessed strength exceeding that of the Demon Vine Ancestor Root and was additionally shielded by the Great Ruins' Forbidden Power; perhaps only time itself held the key to its ultimate demise.
A distant, unseen entity observed Ye Xuan's departure, choosing not to intervene immediately. Its nascent Spiritual Wisdom, much like the Demon Vine Ancestor Root, was undergoing a gradual evolution. This entity comprehended Ye Xuan's objective, understanding that a confrontation at this juncture would lack true satisfaction, and a future encounter would be far more fitting. A powerful premonition assured it that such a time was not far off. Boom! Boom! Boom! While the mysterious creature was momentarily lost in thought, the seemingly lifeless Great Ruins Demon Vines abruptly sprang back to life. They transformed into resplendent divine swords, hurtling through the void. However, their trajectory wasn't aimed at the mysterious creature; instead, they surged directly towards Ye Xuan! Bam! In a swift counter, the mysterious creature wielded the Yin Ming Shovel, cleaving through all the Great Ruins Demon Vines that advanced. The Yin Ming Shovel once again swung downwards, fending off the relentless swarm of Great Ruins Demon Vines as the creature pressed forward toward the Demon Vine Ancestor Root. The fierce battle commenced anew. Ye Xuan, without looking back, witnessed the unfolding events. A subtle smile graced his lips, his eyes alight with a knowing gleam. It appeared this creature possessed a level of restraint superior to the Demon Vine Ancestor Root; despite its apparent eagerness for combat, it refrained from reckless actions. Meanwhile, back in the Blood Sea, the collection of the World Tree was drawing to a close. The young girl clad in black stood guard, playfully taunting her elder brother, the Qiankun Pot. Ye Xuan followed the World Tree into the immense, self-contained world within the Qiankun Ancestor's being. The universe harbored within the Qiankun Ancestor was a breathtaking expanse of cosmic starlight, yet it was devoid of any life. The Qiankun Ancestor, as a God Sealer of the Divine Dao, followed a completely distinct Cultivation System. Even with the Qiankun Ancestor's vast internal universe, the World Tree's presence made it feel somewhat constrained. Fortunately, the effulgent starlight radiating from the World Tree did not interfere with this unique dimension. "Still not coming out?" Ye Xuan murmured softly, observing the World Tree. He then projected his thoughts through his Emperor Soul, "If you do not emerge now, you shall all perish." As his words echoed, divine rainbows erupted from the leaves atop the World Tree. These were the missing individuals from the Mystic Yellow List, drawn out by Ye Xuan's voice, and they rushed forth. "Is the battle finished?" Emerging into the new surroundings, everyone was uncertain, their voices filled with questions. "No, this place isn't the Great Ruins!" Some recognized the anomaly, their gazes drawn upward to a colossal rift. They saw the World Tree continuously ascending into it. Without hesitation and with no further words exchanged with Ye Xuan, all of them immediately ascended towards the exit. Ye Xuan made no move to impede their departure.
