Wild Ambitions

Xie Ya flicked her eyes to the skies before focusing on the sacred robe. Her gaze could notice several luminous Law runs faintly sparkling with radiance.

An added layer of defense coated these clothes. Certainly helpful to even a peak layer Heavenly Origin expert. Xie Ya was somewhat impressed this sect can pull out a decent article so easily.

She casually said, "So, these are pretty good defensive robes. It can protect us from ordinary late layer Heavenly Origin experts. They are treating us well enough."

Glancing over to Lin Xiang, she curled her brows. "So? What now? I know for damn sure we're not going to be some lap dogs for this place. Just where are those opportunities?"

"You are indeed right. I have no intention of simply playing around to protect this place." Lin Xiang lightly smiled. "So that's why we will first head straight to their palace library, pick out some cultivation art and learn more about their history. Perhaps we can even come across a secret place to traverse. From what I picked up on while coming here, there should be one at least extraordinary ground we can travel through."

Xie Ya thought it over before nodding without any disagreement. "Still a bit unsure about getting anything suitable for us, but you'll see no complaints from me."

As Lin Xiang turned over from Xie Ya, a brief thought streaked through his mind.

Back then, in Polaris Mountain, those from the Sacred Moon School attempted an assassination of a great genius from the Sacred Emperor Mansion.

From what Lin Xiang had spied on in that fight, there was apparently some conflict between the opposing faction within the mansion. Each faction most likely has different sets of views and its own ambitious agenda.

Not being aligned completely will inevitably lead to troublesome friction.

It made sense to Lin Xiang. The lack of a clear, all-powerful expert that can unite other powerful cultivators would lead to a state of discord.

Without absolute strength, very rarely would a powerful cultivator completely submit to another. It was the basis of an unequal value within the relationship. Once that balance is forever shifted, chaos would be bound to ensue.

Lin Xiang had wondered just which of the faction he and Xie Ya joined. But since it seems that such a topic wouldn't be discussed at least on their first days here.

Lin Xiang shuffled these issues to the back of his mind.

With a thought, Lin Xiang and Xie Ya strapped on their sacred robes, surged their Heavenly Clouds and took off into their skies.

Lin Xiang's Soul Sense had already mesmerized the map within his spatial ring. The duo silently and quickly made their way over to their new goal.

...

Miles away from Sacred Emperor City.

Across the vast stretch of plain inhabiting the area around Sacred Emperor City contained numerous landmarks of varying specialties.

The most common landmark of them all was the insidious batches of the dark and dreary forest. Every single of one these dark forest were genuinely horrifying, to even cultivators with a mental state surpassing that of mortals.

The harrowing sensation of death permeated every inch of these dreary forests. One step is akin to walking into another world. A region where every corner can leave you without a burial ground!

Only experienced cultivators would dare to traverse these dreary forests.

Inside one of these dreary forests, a two-man group of cultivators confidently strolled through, their steps breathing the supreme air of prestige.

An older man with a domineering prestige of an all-powerful ruler. Mortals and cultivators alike wouldn't dare to breathe loudly in his presence. Many would directly crash to their knees. This was an existence impossible to offend.

Even other late layer Heavenly Ruler experts would feel inferior!

As for the young youth, he was a fierce genius of the younger generation. A genius whose breath exuded the faint mystical sensation of Profound Laws.

Just a shine from his eyes can blind any and all Heavenly Origin experts. As if the radiance essence within his body can drown out the sun.

This young man may not be a Heavenly Ruler expert, but other Heavenly Origin experts, no matter their realm, simply can't compete with him!

Both of these extreme cultivators wore the luxurious, runic robes of the Sacred Emperor Mansion.

The young man was the famous uprising genius, the expert who continued to sweep through his peers Sacred Yong.

Besides was his elder protector. A terrifying figure from the older generation.

Walking side by side, Sacred Yong's expression was completely placid. Barely anything could disturb his mentality as he said out loud, "By now, Dragon Tang and Shi Fei should be coming close to challenging the inheritance ground. But, I'm afraid by the time they come around, everything will already be over. This time around, this Nine Dragon Destruction inheritance will rightfully belong to me."

The Heavenly Ruler elder nodded and spoke in a matter-of-fact tone. "That Azure Duan stayed cowardly hiding without any of that usual grace he likes to bring. If he can't achieve any result within a month, what hope does he have now? Young master will naturally put an end to his boastful momentum."

"Mn. That's only natural." Sacred Yong indifferently stated, already putting a genius like Azure Duan beneath him.

But at this time, as the duo walked and converse, a bone-chilling cold voice rippled through the atmosphere.

A voice that carried an unending amount of power, massively superior to that of the Heavenly Origin realm!

"Oh? Is that right, Sacred Yong?"

A young figure had suddenly appeared right over Sacred Yong and his elder.

Extreme radiance with sines that can pierce through the streaked through the dreary forest. All blinding shine of radiance can be traced back to the lone young man proudly floating in the skies.

His aura was boundless, all-encompassing, like a mountain that can smash apart Heavenly Origin experts into blood mist!

A true genius that is already taking great strides to an luxurious destiny!

"Hm?! Azure Duan?!"

Scared, Yong and his elder completely froze. Their eyes narrowed to an extreme. This Heavenly aura they felt...could it really be?

The Heavenly Ruler elder quickly took his attention from Azure Dan and penetrated his gaze at a specific spot not too far from them.

Sacred Yong''s mind was in turmoil. This pressure tightening on his chest truly felt like he was swallowing shit. While his Divine Sense could perceive nothing but confusion from Azure Duan.

His lips twitched slightly as he said, "Did you...already transcend beyond Heavenly Origin?"

Such a matter would be utterly mind-boggling. Far too glorious for anyone in Sacred Emperor City to ever ignore.

Azure Duan merely flashed a faint smile. Turning around, his figure began to slowly disappear in the wind. But a voice still proudly proclaims, "If you, a mere Heavenly Origin genius, can't figure out my realm, then you aren't qualified to know. It's alright to give up all thoughts on the inheritance ground now. The Nine Dragon Destruction Art is as good as mine, and soon enough, my rise won't be suppressed by anyone..."

...

Sacred Emperor Mansion.

Lin Xiang and Xie Ya flew across the skies, nearing close to a grand palace in just a matter of seconds.

This grand palace was far superior to that of the Lin Family manor great library. A much more mystical sensation of the Profound Laws exuded from every inch of the palace.

Particles of Profound Law source were amplified by at least three times just from the environment of the palace library. Cultivating here would provide extreme results for even the specially talented geniuses.

Lin Xiang and Xie Ya flowed down to the entrance. Landing on the ground, numerous eyes briefly landed on them.

These were the disciples and other Elders of the Sacred Emperor Mansion. Every single one of them exudes a natural grace of nobility.

They all walk with steps higher than the clouds, believing themselves to be superior to the masses of the world.

Newcomers wouldn't be particularly treated well. Especially if they are only an average disciple or an average elder.

However, with one look at Lin Xiang and Xie Ya's special design sacred robe, no disciple or Elder was stupid enough to cause trouble.

These two also exuded a misty Heavenly Aura evidently superior to most, if not all, Heavenly Origin experts!

The younger disciples were filled with questions and a curious gaze. "Hm? Just when did these two experts become elders here? How come there wasn't any sign of battle?"

"It couldn't be through underhanded means. Their presence is just too powerful!."

"Could it be...could it be that they're those kinds of special people?"

Many speculations ran through their minds. While the older elders suspiciously narrowed their eyes.

Some of them began to widen. They all spoke in sound transmissions. 'Say, there is a cosmic recording going around...and the one within the screen is actually...is actually them?!'

As a sweeping revelation coursed through the Elders, Lin Xiang and Xie Ya already made their moves.

The duo silently moved under the operation of Profound Laws. Their steps quickly got them out of sight and into the palace library.

Many of the disciples and elders blinked their eyes in confusion, suddenly losing sight of the new faces.

At the same time, Lin Xiang and Xie Ya were curiously gazing around the palace library. An incredibly expansive place that held the highest sensation of Profound Laws from the Sacred Emperor Mansion.

The most striking feature was the golden radiance rune inscription carved along practically everything. To the floor, bookshelves, desks, and even some of the cultivation art scrolls.

Sweeping her gaze throughout the palace library, Xie Ya transmitted, 'Where should we start? I'm thinking those mid-grade Heavenly tiers should be at least decent to scan through.'

Lin Xiang didn't particularly set his eyes on any specific section. He casually swept through the entire palace library, noting the crowds of cultivators all shuffling about.

It was rare to spot a Profound realm cultivator. The main ones were middle layers and late layers Heavenly Origin experts. There was even the occasional half-step Heavenly Ruler expert.

Everything in the atmosphere was serene. These sacred emperor mansion members may have high pride and arrogance. But when amongst each other, they all held a certain level of respect.

In such an environment, Lin Xiang relaxed his mind. He randomly pointed towards an aisle, this section pertaining to the history of the Sacred Emperor Mansion.

"Let's check this out first."

With Lin Xiang in the lead, the duo walked into the aisle, the place selectively secluded from others.

Other cultivators evidently had little interest in retreading history. Though, there was the sparse elder and disciple seriously focused on a few selections of books.

Lin Xiang swept his eyes through the shelves of books and scrolls. His gaze eventually landed on a text describing the ancient ancestor of the Sacred Emperor Mansion.

Taking out the book, Lin Xiang and Xie Ya's eyes first witnessed a unique Law rune pattern inscribed along the cover.

Mystical sensations of Profound Laws intensely rippled from the Law rune. Streaks of radiance sizzled out, highly luminous and near blinding to weaker cultivators' eyes.

Xie Ya quietly whistled in slight surprise. "Hoh? Hey, they must have something important behind this book. This Law rune is at least a few times greater than what most middle layer Heavenly Origin experts can possibly understand."

A book's Law rune is one of the most standard tests and protection cultivators will leave for their descendants.

If a cultivation art or book truly has highly valuable content or simply contains power dangerous to weak cultivators, a Law rune is more than needed.

Lin Xiang was glad that the cultivation arts he received from the 'System' never had a single Law rune. Though, even if they did, his innately high perception abilities would be enough to tear down even Heavenly King Law runes.

This lower realm planet obviously wouldn't have a highly dangerous Law rune.

But in the higher Sacred World, Lin Xiang could distinctly recall certain Law runes being able to annihilate any and all weak cultivators, even if they had grasped the book by accident.

With a surge of his soul essence, the stream penetrated into the Law rune and instantly dispersed the rune's complex essence particles.

A brilliant shine glowered from the book. As the Law rune vanished, the book slowly opened all on its own.