Chapter 257. The Great Emperor's Supreme Law!

The shadow of the Great Emperor looked at Jiang Yun with a gratified expression. After scanning Jiang Yun up and down, he spoke, "Middle stage of the Spiritual Grade Heavenly Supreme. At your age, possessing such cultivation is truly rare in this world."

"In the past, to resist the extraterritorial races, many peak experts of our Great Thousand World perished, resulting in heavy losses. Thousands of years later, exceptional figures like you have emerged. It seems that the destiny of our Great Thousand World has yet to fade, and the evil extraterritorial races will eventually be defeated."

Although the current Great Emperor was merely a lingering spirit, given his status as a former peak expert of the Great Thousand World, his discernment was naturally extraordinary. At a glance, he could see that Jiang Yun was no ordinary individual.

Jiang Yun's future heights were unknown, but in this same period, he certainly wouldn't be the Great Emperor's match. Jiang Yun even reminded him of an old acquaintance—the Immortal Emperor.

As one of the Nine Ancient Emperors, he naturally knew the Immortal Emperor, and they even had a Taoist rivalry back then.

The Great Emperor cultivated the Immortal Golden Body, which, upon advancing, would become the Eternal Immortal Body that the Immortal Emperor cultivated. However, the original Dharma body was typically cultivated by only one.

For the sake of the Eternal Immortal Body, the Great Emperor and the Immortal Emperor had a fight. The result was naturally that the Immortal Emperor won and even left his true name on the Celestial Ranking.

However, in the Great Emperor's view, even someone as strong as the Immortal Emperor at the same age might not have been stronger than Jiang Yun.

Seeing such an outstanding successor in the Great Thousand World gave him much comfort, expecting great future accomplishments from Jiang Yun. It reassured him that the Great Thousand World, having experienced its past tribulations, had not declined but instead flourished in adversity.

"A minor skill, displaying it before the Great Emperor is indeed showing off," Jiang Yun smiled slightly. His gaze then fell upon the Nine-Corpse Demon Emperor continuously being refined within the fire cauldron. In a cold voice, he said, "Let me first refine this demon and then discuss the Tao with the Great Emperor."

The Nine-Corpse Demon Emperor also sensed the revival of the Great Emperor. He glared maliciously at the Great Emperor, shouting fiercely, "Great Emperor, you and I fought, if not for others' interference, you would have lost."

The Great Emperor merely smiled noncommittally, "That's not quite right. Your entire Swallow Demon clan joined forces to create a figure like you."

"Originally, you were among the top ten of the extraterritorial evil races. If I had let you go back then, the rest of the Great Thousand World would have faced great pressure. I have kept you sealed until now, so my purpose has been achieved. As you can see, the Great Thousand World still exists, with many new talents emerging. Thus, it is you and your extraterritorial evil races who have lost."

The Nine-Corpse Demon Emperor roared in rage, demonic energy surging, forming a massive demonic face attempting to break free. However, it was tightly sealed by the many layers of fire cauldron formed by Jiang Yun's Imperial Flame, unable to escape.

From Jiang Yun's perspective, during the great battle back then, although the Great Thousand World had resisted the invasion, nearly half of its territories were occupied by extraterritorial races. For thousands of years, the extraterritorial races continued to eye the Great Thousand World, attempting to fully conquer it.

Speaking of which, that past calamity did not count as a victory for the Great Thousand World. It could only be said that they paid a heavy price to barely hold on. The extraterritorial races would surely come back, and that time was not far off. That would be the true final battle.

However, when that time came, he might have already grown stronger, and how to decide then would require careful consideration.

"Burning the Heavens!"

Jiang Yun's indifferent eyes looked at the struggling Nine-Corpse Demon Emperor within the cauldron. He formed a seal with one hand, and the flames within the cauldron surged instantly.

Detecting the threat of death, the Nine-Corpse Demon Emperor began to roar madly, showing panic and fear. Jiang Yun ignored him, as a single spark seemed to emerge from the void, turning into a raging sea of fire. Within the sea, each brilliant flame contained extremely terrifying power.

Sizzle...

The sea of fire directly covered the demonic face within the cauldron. Amid the faint sound of a shrill roar echoing through the heavens and earth, a cry of agony resounded:

"Ah——"

"Don't get complacent. Last time, our extraterritorial races didn't exert our full strength. When we return next time, it will be the end of your Great Thousand World..."

Roaring reverberated through the heavens and earth as the Nine-Corpse Demon Emperor within the spiritual formation was completely annihilated. The remaining power was gradually refined by the small flames within the cauldron.

As Jiang Yun finished refining the Nine-Corpse Demon Emperor, the Great Emperor looked at him with eyes full of warmth and said with a smile, "Though you've reached the realm of Heavenly Supreme, your path is already set. However, my technique, One Qi Transforms Into Three Cleans, could still be of some help to you. Are you interested?"

Hearing this, Jiang Yun raised his hand to dispel the flames, looked at the Great Emperor, and pondered, "Then I must thank the senior!"

"Hahaha, very well. You are exceptionally talented, surpassing even me. You've reached the Heavenly Supreme realm, so my Immortal Golden Body is not for you. However, this One Qi Transforms Into Three Cleans can greatly aid you. When your divine abilities are perfected, you'll become a pillar of our Great Thousand World. Truly, it is our great fortune!" The Great Emperor laughed heartily as Jiang Yun agreed. He hadn't expected to find such an excellent successor even a thousand years after his death. A man of great altruism, he was immensely gratified that the Great Thousand World had a prodigy like Jiang Yun.

Upon hearing the Great Emperor's words of appreciation, Jiang Yun remained silent, knowing that he might disappoint the other. He, Jiang Yun, regardless of past or present life, was not one to sacrifice for others.

Out of the Great Emperor's sight, Jiang Yun lowered his eyes slightly. In his deep-set eyes, the black and white Reincarnation Demon Flame flickered, within which a demonic heart throbbed lightly.

The extraterritorial evil races were not only powerful but also had more tenacious vitality than those of the same level in the Great Thousand World. The demonic heart was their fatal weakness. At the level of the Demon Emperor, the demonic heart was almost indestructible. The Great Emperor had to kill the Nine-Corpse Demon Emperor seven times to finally subdue him, showing the latter's formidable strength.

Just now, under the Great Emperor's watchful eye, Jiang Yun burned him to void, making his life breath completely disappear, leading the Great Emperor to believe that the demon was entirely eradicated. However, Jiang Yun had used a deception tactic to hide the last demonic heart within his flame.

Back when he was in the Dou Qi Continent, Void Swallowing Flame could consume a whole ancient realm with its devouring power. Now, Jiang Yun naturally could too. The Reincarnation Demon Flame had become a space of its own within him, filled with boundless devouring power. At its center, a pitch-black heart was beating.

Thus, when the Great Emperor spoke, Jiang Yun had already decided to fail his expectations.

With a sigh, the Great Emperor said to Jiang Yun, "One Qi Transforms Into Three Cleans requires a direct transmission of true spirit. This way, you will not only obtain the cultivation method but also my numerous cultivation experiences, enabling you to master it quickly."

As he spoke, the Great Emperor gently caressed the Imperial Sword in his palm, saying nostalgically, "This sword is my personal weapon, ranked among the sacred treasures, the most precious artifact of this ancient heavenly palace. Originally, only those who cultivate the Immortal Golden Body could master it. However, considering your qualifications, I deem you worthy to wield it. Treat it well."

"Follow me!" With a wave of his sleeve, the surrounding space twisted. Jiang Yun and the remnant will of the Great Emperor disappeared. When they reappeared, they were hovering above a massive river. The river below rolled and roared, emitting a tangible spiritual mist that transformed into the shapes of dragons, phoenixes, tigers, and leopards.

Within this heavenly river, spiritual power was extremely abundant, making it a truly superb cultivation ground, providing twice the result with half the effort.

"My time is limited. Let us begin." The Great Emperor turned to Jiang Yun with a serious expression, noting the limited duration of his spirit, thus wasting no moment.

Jiang Yun sat cross-legged as the Great Emperor flicked his fingers. The river below churned, conjuring a water lotus to hold Jiang Yun. Standing before him, the Great Emperor formed a seal with his fingers. In the next instant, his two fingers, flickering with boundless spiritual light, pierced through the void, gently touching Jiang Yun's forehead.

Buzz...

Endless spiritual light spread from Jiang Yun's forehead, enveloping his entire body. The crystalline light seemed to pierce his forehead and through to his mind, followed by an immense influx of information into his brain.

In his mind, the spiritual light condensed into ancient characters forming the text, "One Qi Transforms Into Three Cleans!" The characters formed and dissipated, followed by the profound mantra flowing into his consciousness, including numerous cultivation experiences and insights of the Great Emperor.

Within Jiang Yun's soul sea, a tiny purple figure formed hand seals rapidly, deducing the method of One Qi Transforms Into Three Cleans transmitted by the Great Emperor.

Back in the Dou Qi Continent, Jiang Yun had once crudely formed a flame avatar, an unconventional doppelgänger method. However, such a method could deceive people on the Dou Qi Continent but was laughable before the many sacred grade and supreme demon emperors of the Great Thousand World.

Although the Great Emperor's One Qi Transforms Into Three Cleans couldn't achieve perfect duplication, for someone who had dabbled in avatar techniques like Jiang Yun, it was still a monumental opportunity.

This supreme divine ability demanded extreme talent to master, but Jiang Yun, possessing such talent and aided by the Great Emperor's direct transmission, made swift progress.

"With your current cultivation, you can grasp the essence of One Qi Transforms Into Three Cleans. With your own understanding, reaching the third level is within your reach. May you cultivate well in the future and protect our Great Thousand World."

The Great Emperor whispered, looking at Jiang Yun in deep meditation. He then gently lifted the ancient, crystalline Imperial Sword in his hands.

Filled with affection, he spoke softly, "This is the final journey. My old friend, please assist me once more."

Buzz...

The Imperial Sword resonated, emitting a clear sword hum, its body glowing gently, no longer with its previous sharpness.

"I can't fight with you any longer. Follow him well. He will lead you to reach the peak once again." The Great Emperor looked warmly at the sword, smiling. His transparent figure began to emit light spots, gradually disappearing into the void. With a final glow, the Great Emperor's mark in the human realm vanished.

"Farewell, senior. I will lead the heavenly palace to reign over this land again, spreading your legacy far and wide." Jiang Yun, awakened from his cultivation, bowed respectfully to the Great Emperor, his expression solemn.

At this moment, Jiang Yun emitted a sharp aura, having reached the late stage of the Spiritual Grade Heavenly Supreme. Utilizing the abundant energy within the heavenly river, his cultivation had ascended a new level.

After bidding farewell to the Great Emperor, Jiang Yun stored the Imperial Sword. Surveying the heavenly palace ruins, possessing the Imperial Sword granted him the highest authority in the ancient heavenly palace, allowing him to freely enter and exit the ruins within the chaotic void, or even guide it to descend upon the Tian Luo Continent.

However, now was not the optimal time for the ancient heavenly palace to descend upon Tian Luo.

Jiang Yun's eyes flickered before he turned into a stream of light, passing through the void barrier to return to Tian Luo Continent.

In the northern realm of Tian Luo Continent, a flash of light streaked across the sky. Jiang Yun surveyed the vast lands below, sensing the concealed auras hidden in the void, his eyes flashing with determination.

Da Luo Heaven, Da Luo Domain.

Mancha Luo sat dazedly within the great hall, staring vacantly into the void ever since Jiang Yun used her sense to open a void passage and enter the ancient heavenly palace.

Buzz...

That moment, the great hall emitted a resonant hum, with spatial fluctuations creating flickering light and shadows, forming a blurry figure.

"Who goes there?!" Awakened from her stupor, Mancha Luo shouted sternly at the spatial rift, her Earth Supreme aura exploding forth.

"Hehe—Little Mancha Luo, has it only been a few days and you've forgotten your benefactor?"