I became a Sword Emperor in the Martial Arts World

Chapter 150 Observing in the Dark

The next day, at the entrance to the Hundred Cries Pass.

Xu Yuebing and the others were very curious about how Ye Qingzhou would solve the challenge before them.

Ye Qingzhou placed his hand on his sword, walked against the wind, and led his teammates slowly into the area where the village was located.

Immediately, countless ghouls swarmed in. Their bodies were as hard as steel, and their strength seemed inexhaustible. Once they started fighting, they were tireless and fought to the death.

Clang~

The Flying Frost Sword was drawn in response, and with a gentle wave from Ye Qingzhou, sharp sword energy shot out in all directions, blasting the attacking corpse demons into a pile of debris.

However, no matter how many he killed, the number of ghouls remained constant, showing no sign of decreasing.

Ye Qingzhou, however, was not surprised by this, and his expression remained calm and composed: "The corpse demons are endless. At first, I thought it was a formation, but after the Yin spirit left the body, I realized that something was wrong here."

"Something's not right?"

Xu Yuebing walked beside Ye Qingzhou, unleashing her frost-covered sword energy to control the attacking corpse demons, while a look of doubt crossed her face: "Of course this place is abnormal, do you need to tell me?"

"What I mean is, this is a dead end."

Ye Qingzhou continued forward until he entered the very center of the village: "The so-called dead land means that the living should not enter. This is the kingdom of the dead."

He looked around and saw nothing but death. The trees were withered and decayed, and birds, beasts, fish, and insects had vanished. There was not a trace of life in the world.

It doesn't even have microorganisms, which is very abnormal.

"So, how exactly do we pass this level?"

Xu Yuebing's expression grew increasingly tense as she watched the ghouls surging in from all directions. After all, human martial artists have physical limits, but ghouls do not.

If the stalemate continues, everyone is destined to be worn down and die here.

However, Ye Qingzhou was not in a hurry at all, and said in a slow and leisurely tone, "Although there are no formations here, it is a 'place that carries the Dao.' And the Dao carried here should be related to killing and death. Therefore, killing the corpses here only increases the concept of death here, which is equivalent to constantly charging this place."

Everyone then showed expressions of sudden realization, understanding the crux of the problem.

This time, even Leon understood, and his face filled with shock: "Master Ye, do you mean that this level cannot be broken through by killing?"

"That's right."

Ye Qingzhou gave Leon a "you're teachable" look: "The opposite of killing and death is rescue and life. And coincidentally, there is a move in my Dao-carrying Sword that can be put to use."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Flying Frost Sword in Ye Qingzhou's hand began to vibrate, resonating with the innate Jia Wood Qi and the innate Yi Wood Qi within his body.

Jia wood belongs to Yang and is suitable for building beams and pillars.

Plants sprout from the soil, their exterior shady and their interior yang, their strength unyielding.

Yi wood belongs to yin and is the source of vital energy.

It grows in spring with abundant flowers and leaves, and also thrives in early spring. It is the initial growth of plants, with soft, flexible, and elongated branches and leaves.

When the two are combined, it is the fusion of Yin and Yang, which gives rise to the natural way and generates the root of innate wood energy.

Ye Qingzhou's martial arts true energy was now completely transformed into innate Jia wood energy and innate Yi wood energy. The two energies intertwined on the Flying Frost Sword, presenting a vibrant and flourishing scene of all things competing for life.

"Among the five elements in the natal chart, wood is the element that governs transformation and generation."

As Ye Qingzhou unleashed his sword strike, the withered and decaying trees around him were instantly transformed by his vibrant and energetic sword energy, as if a spring breeze had arrived overnight, and thousands of pear trees were in full bloom!

The sword that carries the Way, metal represents killing and destruction, wood represents creation!

At this moment, the Sword of Transformation can be said to have seized the creation of heaven and earth, invaded the mysteries of the sun and moon, and turned death into life—it is unbelievable!

The desolate land of Hundred Cries Territory, where all life had been annihilated, was revitalized under Ye Qingzhou's Sword of Rebirth. The tears stopped, and the eerie wind ceased.

Almost in the blink of an eye, it became lush and green, filled with birdsong and the fragrance of flowers. The barren trees all over the mountains were now in full bloom, their fragrance filling the air.

Ye Qingzhou also seemed to have an epiphany at this moment: "So that's how it is. Only the 'Dao' can suppress the 'Dao'. Otherwise, it would be going against the Dao, which is as difficult as ascending to heaven."

If Ye Qingzhou hadn't comprehended the Sword of the Dao, and hadn't precisely countered the Dao of Death of the Hundred Cry Territory, successfully suppressing the Dao of Death, then this hurdle would have been truly difficult to overcome.

buzz~

Within the scabbard, Longyuan hummed incessantly, seemingly yearning for the "path of death" of the Hundred Cries Territory.

The five elements are innate, and water is the master of Youxuan.

This Netherworld is inherently related to the Yellow Springs and possesses the attribute of death.

The current Emperor Sword Dragon Abyss, as the sword that carries the Dao of "Primordial Water" in the Five Elements, naturally has an urgent desire to strengthen the "Dao" it carries in order to quickly repair its own sword soul.

Ye Qingzhou smiled slightly, then drew his sword and plunged Longyuan deep into the ground beneath his feet.

As the sword's edge pierced the earth, Longyuan cheered with joy. His dark dragon soul materialized and flew out, plunging into the ground and beginning to devour the "Path of Death" contained therein.

After eating for more than half an hour, Longyuan's sword spirit finally left satisfied and fell into silence. Clearly, the benefits she had received were too great, and she needed to digest them properly.

After the deathly aura dissipated and Hundred Cry Territory returned to normal, many places began to shine with precious light, clearly indicating either the emergence of a special cultivation technique or a treasure capable of generating its own spiritual energy.

Ye Qingzhou said to his teammates, "This place has just been unsealed, and there are many opportunities. Go and try your luck yourselves; you don't need to follow me."

Everyone was very excited upon hearing this. The places they had visited before were all areas that had been explored by others. Even if there were any benefits, they were just leftovers.

Unlike now, a virgin land, untouched and waiting for them to explore.

Is it possible to become rich overnight just by picking up random things?

Get started!

Seeing that Ye Qingzhou still wanted to venture deeper into the secret realm, Xu Yuebing whispered to him, "You rascal, be careful, don't die!"

"Okay, okay, stop nagging."

Ye Qingzhou smiled and then went alone into the depths of the secret realm.

As they passed through Hundred Crying Ridge, the scene before them grew increasingly somber and dark. What appeared in Ye Qingzhou's sight was a massive mausoleum, permeated with the aura of death, solemn and dignified.

This is because a human "Emperor" is buried here.

In ancient times, "huang" and "di" were both titles bestowed upon deities.

Therefore, the Emperor is a god, an unparalleled powerhouse surpassing even the Martial Saint, a mythical being that transcends mortals.

Their very existence is already part of the rules of Heaven, so even in death, the power of the rules will not disappear, but will remain here, awaiting the arrival of successors.

"You have passed the test."

Xing Tian's remnant soul reappeared, but this time, he did not attack Ye Qingzhou. Instead, he smiled approvingly and said, "Compared to the other candidate, you are more outstanding."

"Has someone already come here and passed the test of Hundred Cries Territory?"

Almost instantly, Ye Qingzhou realized the other person's identity: "Is it Qin Haoyu?"

"That is indeed his name."

Xing Tian's remnant soul nodded: "Qin Haoyu at the time mistakenly entered this place and was attacked by corpse demons. In desperation, he tried to use the medical techniques in the 'Heavenly Return Medical Manual' to transform the death energy in the corpse demons' bodies into life force. Although his cultivation was low, his approach was correct, so I barely considered him to have passed and gave him a portion of the Flame Emperor's inheritance."

Ye Qingzhou nodded repeatedly. Although in his eyes Qin Haoyu was just a novice, Qin Haoyu was indeed a genius among geniuses in the eyes of ordinary people.

It is important to know that the "Tianhui Medical Manual" is a famous medical text left by the legendary physician Bian Que. It records many ancient medical techniques that have long been lost in the "Huangdi Neijing". Its content is all-encompassing, profound and extensive, and points directly to the great Dao.

Such a peerless martial art naturally has an incredibly high threshold for cultivation. Those who lack the aptitude would not only fail to learn it, but they might not even be able to understand the contents of the book.

Ye Qingzhou looked at Xing Tian's remnant soul: "I wonder what the Yan Emperor's legacy includes?"

"Emperor Yan was one of the Five Emperors, possessing a vast array of knowledge. His martial arts, alchemy, and forging techniques were all unparalleled in the world. Which one would you like to learn?"

Xing Tian's remnant soul spoke with a rather smug tone, looking down at Ye Qingzhou with a superior air, as if waiting for his choice.

Ye Qingzhou shook his head: "Only children make choices, I want them all."

"..."

I have never seen such a shameless person!

Xing Tian's remnant soul looked at Ye Qingzhou with a disdainful tone: "As a person, you should know your place. Fine, since you passed the test, I'll pass on the forging techniques of Emperor Yan to you first."

"If I learn the forging techniques passed down from Emperor Yan, will I be able to obtain other inheritances?"

"Let's talk about it after you've learned it!"

Xing Tian's remnant soul was getting impatient. He felt that the candidate for the successor of the Yan Emperor was simply being unreasonable and causing him a lot of trouble!

Can't you be like Qin Haoyu before, respectful, flattering, and saying nice things?

How come such a mischievous person has emerged from the younger generation of humans?

After calming his turbulent emotions, Xing Tian's remnant soul solemnly said to Ye Qingzhou, "What I want to pass on to you is called the Technique of Co-creation between Heaven and Man."

What is meant by "the harmonious coexistence of humanity and nature"?

"Boy, do you know what a divine weapon is?"

"I don't know."

Ye Qingzhou's Emperor Sword, Longyuan, was an unparalleled divine weapon, but he did not know how Longyuan was forged.

"In the past, Emperor Yan was entrusted by Emperor Jian to forge the Imperial Sword Longyuan. In ancient times, Mount Chijin broke open and tin was found. The Ruoye River dried up and copper was found. The Rain Master swept and sprinkled, and the Thunder God struck the bellows. The dragon held up the furnace, and the Heavenly Emperor added charcoal. Taiyi looked down and the essence of heaven descended. Emperor Yan then took advantage of the spirit of heaven and used all his skills to forge this peerless sword using the method of heaven and man working together."

Clearly, Xing Tian, ​​as a close advisor to Emperor Yan, was very familiar with these ancient secrets.

When he told Ye Qingzhou about it, he spoke with great familiarity, and finally revealed the secret to him: "The so-called technique of the joint creation of heaven and man is the convergence of the will of heaven, the energy of earth, and the human heart. It invites the help of ghosts and gods, and then injects the true dragon of human destiny, so as to obtain a national treasure that can suppress the fate of the nation and the destiny of the country."

"In the past, Emperor Yu controlled the floods and then cast the Nine Tripods. He used this technique to suppress the national fortune of the Tianyi Holy Dynasty and enjoy a reign of 471 years."

"The will of Heaven is the favor of the heavens. The earth's energy is the rare treasures of the nine provinces. The people's hearts are the wishes of all people. As for the Thunder God, the Rain Master, the Flood Dragon, and even the Heavenly Emperor and Taiyi, they are all gods and spirits. By using their divine power, we can refine rare treasures and forge them into artifacts of law. Only by using these as the base can we, with unique craftsmanship, forge them into peerless masterpieces."

Therefore, it can be seen that the so-called divine weapon is actually a vessel that carries the Dao, and at the same time, it is a divine weapon that protects the country.

The art of forging by both heaven and man is a technique that can forge divine weapons that can protect the nation!

Therefore, it is evident that the value of this technique is immeasurable, making it a truly vital national asset. No amount of money can measure the true value of this technique, which is jointly created by heaven and man.

Right now, Ye Qingzhou has been able to acquire such a divine skill for free, which is truly exciting to think about.

"When do we start learning? I can't wait!"

"Now you can come with me."

"it is good."

Without a second thought, Ye Qingzhou followed Xing Tian's remnant soul to receive the inheritance.

Soon, the two arrived at a deserted valley.

The valley is filled with exposed mineral veins, exuding the energy of metals, and at its very core stands a large bronze cauldron, from which flames soar into the sky.

This fire burns eternally, consuming immeasurable light and heat, a truly wondrous sight.

"This place is the furnace of heaven and earth, and the technique of forging by heaven and man that you seek is recorded in the 'Heavenly Forging Scripture'."

Xing Tian's remnant soul pointed to a jade scroll on the ground, his back to Ye Qingzhou, and a strange smile appeared on his lips as he spoke: "The fire burning in the cauldron is the Six Ding Divine Fire. You can try to absorb and refine it."

Ye Qingzhou, however, did not rush to cultivate. Instead, he asked, "The Yan Emperor's legacy consists of three parts. The 'Heavenly Forging Scripture,' which records the technique of co-forging between heaven and man, is only one of them. What are the other two? Could you please tell me?"

"Um?"

Xing Tian's remnant soul asked in a slightly cold tone, "Why are you asking these questions?"

"Can't I ask?"

Ye Qingzhou looked at Xing Tian's remnant soul with a half-smile, clearly implying that he didn't trust him.

Xing Tian's remnant soul, with a solemn expression, patiently replied, "The methods inherited from Emperor Yan are three. The first is the 'Yan Yang Bao Zhuan,' which can control all the fires under heaven. The second is the 'Shennong Ben Cao Jing,' which records the medicinal properties of countless immortal herbs and spiritual plants, as well as countless elixir recipes. The third is the 'Tian Zhu Jing,' which I will now impart to you."

"I see."

Ye Qingzhou suddenly realized something, then changed the subject: "So you deliberately didn't mention the 'Blazing Sun Treasure Seal' to lure me into the Heaven and Earth Furnace, making me try to refine the Six Ding Divine Fire within the cauldron? If I don't know the right method, am I refining the Six Ding Divine Fire, or am I being refined by it?"

One sentence revealed the secret, and the originally harmonious and friendly atmosphere vanished instantly.

"Why... can't you just be a clueless fool?"

The remnant soul of Xing Tian dropped the pretense and revealed his true form, a sinister smile playing on his lips as he said, "Now that you're in the furnace of heaven and earth, what can you do even if you see through it?"

These words completely severed ties between the two sides.

The Six Ding Divine Fire within the bronze cauldron suddenly surged, its temperature not intense, yet possessing the extraordinary ability to refine all things in the world.

Whether it is a tangible or intangible object, the Six Ding Divine Fire can refine it!

The remnant soul of Xing Tian revealed a maniacal smile, his eyes blazing with fiery passion as he looked at Ye Qingzhou: "As long as the golden body remains, as long as the Supreme Emperor is immortal, your body is the most perfect vessel for the Dao in this world. If I refine you, I can break free from the Imperial Tomb's constraints and attain true freedom!"

Under Xing Tian's control, the Six Ding Divine Fire began to refine Ye Qingzhou's physical body. This was to use the technique of heaven and man forging together to turn Ye Qingzhou into an unparalleled divine weapon!

Despite being trapped in a desperate situation, Ye Qingzhou seemed completely unconcerned. Instead, he adopted a leisurely demeanor, teasing Xing Tian's remnant soul with his words: "Oh, you're so outstanding, does the Flame Emperor know?"

"Hmph! Don't mention that old geezer to me! He made me guard his gate for ten thousand years and even made me help him select his successor. Why can't I learn his supernatural powers?"

"How can such a thing be true in this world!"

The remnant soul of Xing Tian was filled with indignation, his heart burning with resentment and anger: "I served Shennong, I shed blood for Shennong, why can't I!"

"I refuse to accept this!"

It was just a wisp of a remnant soul, yet this roar, filled with hatred and fury, caused the earth to erupt with fire and the heavens to tremble with thunder.

This level of mental cultivation already possesses some of the mental abilities of a martial saint.

If it were an ordinary person, they might actually have been fooled by Xing Tian's remnant soul.

Ye Qingzhou, who could comprehend the "Twenty-Four Divine Retention Methods" on his own, knew that the divided spirit that had been cut out was not the same as the original body at all.

Just like, can someone's thought or idea represent the person themselves?

The Xing Tian that appeared before Ye Qingzhou was not the real Xing Tian at all. It was merely a fragment of Xing Tian's soul that had been separated and placed here to guard the legacy of Emperor Yan.

It's like an intelligent program.

Therefore, Ye Qingzhou dismissed Xing Tian's remnant soul's cries and resentment with disdain: "You are merely a wisp of Xing Tian's remnant soul. The merits were established by Xing Tian, ​​and the blood and sweat were shed by Xing Tian. What does it have to do with you?"

These words clearly struck a nerve with Xing Tian's remnant soul, enraging him: "Shut up!"

As Xing Tian's remnant soul roared, the Six Ding Divine Fire within the bronze cauldron soared into the sky, raising the temperature of the entire valley once again. As a result, the metal veins scattered throughout the valley began to melt into liquid and slowly flowed towards the center.

"Hmph, no matter how much you try to win with your words, you will be refined by me today!"

Xing Tian's remnant soul revealed a cruel smile. His yearning for freedom and his covetousness for the Yan Emperor's legacy had surpassed everything else, even to the point of disobeying the orders once given by the Yan Emperor and Xing Tian.

"What remnant soul? From this day forward, I am the new Xing Tian! No, I will become the new Yan Emperor! I will create the new Shennong clan!"

A wild laugh echoed through the valley.

"Ridiculous, pathetic."

Ye Qingzhou's figure suddenly appeared outside the valley, standing proudly on a mountain peak.

He looked down at Xing Tian's remnant soul with disdain, his tone full of contempt: "You dare to compare yourself to Emperor Yan and Xing Tian?"

Xing Tian's remnant soul looked on in astonishment: "Impossible! You were clearly already inside the formation!"

Are you sure that's me?

Ye Qingzhou smiled coldly, and then the "Ye Qingzhou" in the furnace of heaven and earth transformed into a ball of pure martial arts true energy, carrying Ye Qingzhou's will and aura, and even a wisp of "soul split" that Ye Qingzhou had cut out.

However, it was clearly an illusion, not Ye Qingzhou himself.

The mirage dragon of darkness, deceiving the real from the fake!

From beginning to end, Ye Qingzhou never believed in the remnant soul of Xing Tian in front of him, which is why he used a clone to travel with the other party, while his main body stayed in the dark to observe.

(End of this chapter)