The Legendary Son-in-law of the Emperor Chapter 1884 - 1881: Ascending the Mountain

At the conclusion of the Emperor Road of Slaughter.

Qiao Xinyu led the way, with the East Desolate Wolf shadowing him.

They ascended the mountain.

Behind them, other reincarnators and snow storages traversed the same perilous Emperor Road of Slaughter.

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The Destiny Emperor Road.

This path stands as one of the Three Thousand Emperor Paths, embodying the Destiny Dao within the grand tapestry of the Three Thousand Great Dao.

A young man, clad in Daoist robes, ambled leisurely towards this point, his gaze imbued with an ancient mystery.

A half-year sojourn along the Emperor Road had seemingly furnished him with profound introspection, revealing many truths.

Accompanying him were venerable fellow disciples from the Immortal Capital Pavilion.

"Beyond this point lies the apex of the Xuanhuang Emperor Road,"

An elder, who commanded the might of the Invincible Great Sage Realm, narrowed his eyes, fixated on the towering Divine Mountain ahead.

"Little Zhou Ye, you who have glimpsed the river of destiny, can you perceive your future self?"

The elder shifted his gaze, a smile gracing his lips as he addressed Zhou Ye, his junior kinsman.

Despite his seniority, the elder acknowledged that in both prowess and innate talent, he was outmatched by this younger generation.

His original purpose was to safeguard Zhou Ye during their passage on the Emperor Road.

Yet, as their journey progressed, it was Zhou Ye who increasingly propelled them forward.

Without Zhou Ye's guidance, their arrival at this juncture would have been improbable.

"I perceive nothing,"

Zhou Ye retracted his gaze, his head shaking as he responded, "That entity remains too enigmatic. This Destiny Emperor Road is truly peculiar, no wonder so few dare to tread it. It is likely only us, the Guardian's legacy, and a select few prodigies from the Fated Ancient Sect possess the fortitude for this path. The journey was monotonous, filled only with battles against the manifestations of the Emperor Road."

The elder rolled his eyes, "That's still fortunate. The manifestations encountered later become exponentially more formidable. Had these apparitions been corporeal and engaged us, survival might have been uncertain."

"From this point onward, you must continue the remainder of your journey alone. We shall return."

The elder suddenly let out a sigh, his gaze fixed upon Zhou Ye with growing admiration. "Young one, all the patriarchs hold high hopes for you. Our Pavilion has not witnessed the emergence of a Great Emperor for many generations; you must endeavor to fulfill this destiny."

Several other senior members of the sect conveyed their expectations to Zhou Ye, imparting substantial counsel.

Only when Zhou Ye appeared profoundly crestfallen did they cease their admonishments, fearing that further words might inadvertently impede his future prospects.

"No more words, we depart!"

The elder exclaimed, promptly withdrawing from the Emperor Road.

He actively chose to abandon the path.

Their forms flickered and vanished.

Along this arduous Emperor Road, some were violently ejected; those who met their demise are forever entombed on this path, precluded from the cycle of reincarnation.

However, survival grants one the opportunity to depart the road.

Furthermore, individuals may reach the terminus and elect to voluntarily withdraw, thereby abstaining from the inevitable confrontation at the Emperor Road's summit.

This was precisely the choice made by the group moments before.

For to advance further necessitates ascending to the very peak of the Xuanhuang Emperor Road.

There, an unavoidable clash awaits all participants, irrespective of prior acquaintance.

Having initially accompanied Zhou Ye solely for escort, they harbored no desire to engage in such a conflict.

Consequently, their only recourse was to disembark at this juncture.

Generally, those who truly traverse the Emperor Road persevere until its absolute end.

Circumstances such as theirs are exceedingly uncommon.

After the departure of the others, Zhou Ye abruptly emitted a loud sigh, his voice laced with deep frustration, "Why did the heavens decree my birth in this era? I can no longer bear to walk this path; I cannot go on!"

Zhou Ye's voice boomed with released inner turmoil.

Yet, following his outburst, he abruptly spun around, a sense of embarrassment washing over him.

"Miss Li, you have arrived as well..."

Zhou Ye greeted.

He observed a young woman, dressed in pristine white attire, standing behind him, her gaze fixed upon him with a peculiar expression.

Upon hearing his salutation, Li Feixuan offered a slight smile, "Little Daoist, your pace is indeed swift."

Zhou Ye could only offer an awkward chuckle.

He felt a pang of mortification, realizing he had been so consumed by his lamentations of this wretched world that he had failed to notice her arrival.

Truthfully, Li Feixuan's remarkable talent had flourished profoundly throughout her journey on this Destiny Emperor Road.

Otherwise, under normal circumstances, he would have surely detected her approach.

Gazing toward the Divine Mountain veiled in ethereal light and swirling mist, Zhou Ye inquired softly, "Miss Li, have you witnessed the river of destiny?"

Li Feixuan nodded gently, her voice serene, "Vast and magnificent."

Zhou Ye spoke, his eyes profound, "You are not in despair?"

Li Feixuan beamed, sunlight catching the brilliance in her captivating eyes, "I am filled with anticipation."

Zhou Ye visibly shuddered, stepping aside by two paces, his tone tinged with curiosity, "Are you certain we observed the same phenomenon?"

Li Feixuan regarded Zhou Ye with a puzzled expression, "You have yet to articulate your own observations."

Zhou Ye remained silent, contemplating if their perceptions of destiny diverged.

It was quite peculiar.

As they conversed, two more figures emerged from the rear.

One was a striking old man, notable for having only one arm and one eye.

The other was an aged woman, her face heavily pockmarked, resembling a market butcher, making it difficult to associate her with someone who had mastered the Fated Dao.

Initially, Zhou Ye surmised that the Ziwei Saint Heir would tread the Destiny Emperor Road, but to his surprise, he chose the Star Emperor Road instead.

While the Ziwei Doushu originated from ancient celestial observations, it fundamentally dealt with destiny.

Squinting, Zhou Ye considered the possibility that the Ziwei Saint Heir might have foreseen something, leading him to avoid this particular path.

Alas.

The great tides of the future.

They spiral into an abyss of chaos.

Zhou Ye massaged his temples, commencing his own ascent.

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Taiyang Emperor Road.

Gu Changge, solitary, swept past all others, beginning his solo ascent up the mountain.

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On the Thousand Mechanism Emperor Road, Hai Dong, a Great Sage Realm cultivator, was surprisingly underestimated. Yet, in just half a year, he reached the summit, bizarrely achieving the Invincible Great Sage Realm and faintly touching the threshold of the Great Saint stage, becoming the first to conquer the Thousand Mechanism Emperor Road.

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The Thunder Emperor Road saw Lei Cang, a descendant of the Heavenly Thunder Dynasty from Xuanzhou. Ranked merely thirty-first on the Mystic Yellow List, he too reached the end, now stepping into the Invincible Great Sage Realm.

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The Sovereign Emperor Road was first conquered by Duan Qingcang and Yue Chong in a race.

As they ascended the peak of the Xuanhuang Emperor Road, Duan Qingcang's aura surged with every step.

Upon this summit, he challenged the Great Saint!

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A Nine-Life Reincarnator reached the terminus of the Reincarnation Emperor Road.

However, at the very end, they encountered another—the Thousand Absolute Saint Heir.

The two observed each other from a distance; no battle ensued, but they ascended together.

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For the Eight Diagrams Emperor Road, Mu Tian, who held the fifth position on the Mystic Yellow List and hailed from the hidden ancient sect Taishang Eight Diagrams Gate, ambled along with ease, unstoppable!

The Holy Daughter from the Ancient Rakshasa Sect of Hong State, sixth on the Mystic Yellow List for the Shura Emperor Road, ascended.

The Blood Demon Sky Sect Emperor from Hong State, seventh on the Mystic Yellow List for the Blood Emperor Road, ascended.

Yun Si, the enigmatic Dark Woman harboring a pseudo Dark Immortal Body, eighth on the Mystic Yellow List for the Dark Emperor Road, advanced further.

Changsheng from the North Sea of Desolate State, Xiao Zhenlong of the Xiao Family, alongside Chi Yan and Emperor Chi Mei, ninth on the Mystic Yellow List for the Fire Emperor Road, ascended.

The Witch Wang Xi, eleventh on the Mystic Yellow List for the Great Desolate Emperor Road, ascended.

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Nine-tenths of the individuals on the Mystic Yellow List successfully ascended.

Reincarnators and those like Tang Kui, who possessed snow storages, also reached the top.

Among the elder generation who attempted the Emperor Roads, many met their demise.

Only the Invincible Great Sages and True Destiny Great Sages remained, reaching the mountain's base to begin their final ascent.