Within the Domain World, Jiang Yu's Sea of Consciousness trembled, giving him a dizzying sensation.
When he opened his eyes again, he was already in a completely unfamiliar world.
He saw that the spiritual energy here was dense, and the Dao charm felt natural, as if born of heaven and earth.
Especially on those two majestic, towering mountains, there was an air of immortal intent.
In the distance, ancient palaces were situated among them, presenting a scene akin to a paradise beyond the mundane world.
"Could it be… this is…" Jiang Yu's eyes narrowed slightly as he turned to look at the two Divine Emperors and one Divine King behind him.
That day, Grandpa had not revealed his true face, always concealed by black robes.
To be honest, he didn't know which one was his dear Grandpa right now.
"Grandpa!! Is this where your Dao tradition is located?"
Marvelous!
This place clearly looked like an independent space. As long as he laid low here peacefully, it would likely be very difficult for anyone to discover his whereabouts.
As long as he cultivated diligently, became an Emperor in ten years, and then made a dazzling entrance, who in the Western Frontier could stop his hegemony then?
The Heaven and Earth Spirit Flame was originally one of the most mysterious and wonderful things in this world.
Now, fused into his body by his Master using his own spiritual power…
Hehe, I, Jiang Yu, am not targeting anyone specifically, but all those who insulted me today will die!
Slap!
But before Jiang Yu could fantasize for much longer, a sharp pain suddenly shot through his head.
And the moment he turned to look, his face abruptly froze.
"G-G-Great Lord!!" The person who appeared before him now was actually that lord whom Emperor Xia revered as a deity!!
But… why were Grandpa and the others unmoved, even smiling?
Could it be…
"My good grandson, aren't you happy to see your Grandpa?" Ling Xiao deliberately lowered his voice and smiled faintly.
"You… you… you are my Grandpa!!!" At this moment, Jiang Yu was utterly shocked!
But immediately after, he seemed… to have an epiphany!!
Could it be that all of this was a test from Grandpa?
That's it!
It definitely can't be wrong!!
I've long heard that before passing on the mantle, whether it's a force or an imperial dynasty, there must be tests to prevent the Dao tradition from declining.
So that means… Grandpa's Dao tradition wasn't actually destroyed?
Xiao Beifa might not necessarily have betrayed him?
And Grandpa truly has a shocking background, so much so that even Emperor Xia bows to him?
Thinking this, Jiang Yu's body actually began to tremble.
"Grandpa!! You have worked hard!!" Looking at the young man bowing respectfully to him, Ling Xiao was momentarily stunned, then finally shook his head with a laugh.
Too terrifying!
These Sons of Fate are indeed all full of themselves.
But thinking about it, it made sense. The protection of the Heavenly Dao inherently bestows all kinds of impossible good fortune upon them.
Only then do they deserve the title 'Heaven's Mandate'.
But Jiang Yu probably never dreamed that in just two days, the Luck on him had been almost completely plundered by Ling Xiao.
"My good grandson, I suddenly remembered something…" Ling Xiao reached out and patted Jiang Yu's shoulder. "Right now, you're only at the Divine General realm. Wanting to reclaim the Jiang family's empire would probably take thirty to fifty years. How about…"
"Grandpa, don't worry! I will definitely cultivate diligently and strive to step into the Emperor realm like you as soon as possible!" Although at this moment, Jiang Yu didn't know why Grandpa, who was clearly very aged, would maintain the appearance of a youth…
But… it wasn't important. With such an awesome Grandpa, wasn't the world already within his grasp?
However, there was one thing… was Yanran actually… by Grandpa…
"No, no, no, you misunderstood. I mean, the Spirit Flame within your body is a divine object of heaven and earth. If… Grandpa could fuse with it, who in the Western Frontier could stop me then? Wouldn't the glory of our Great Qin be just around the corner?" Ling Xiao grinned sinisterly.
The excitement on Jiang Yu's face almost instantly froze solid.
"Grandpa… what are you saying… I endured for three years just to fuse with this flame. If I give the flame to you…"
"It's fine. As long as Grandpa is alive, won't there be plenty of grandsons? But if Grandpa dies, how can you still be a grandson?" Quite inexplicably, Jiang Yu felt that what Grandpa said seemed to make sense!
But!!
So Grandpa saved me not to help me become Emperor, but for the Spirit Flame on me!!
In an instant, Jiang Yu felt a chill throughout his body, his face deathly pale.
It felt as if something in his heart shattered with a crash.
Ding, the Son of Fate's Dao Heart is shattered, Luck Points reset to zero. An additional reward can be obtained upon killing now!
"Finally here." Ling Xiao nodded with a smile. It wasn't in vain, putting on this act for so long, expending countless energy and time. This Son of Fate's, the good-for-nothing's, path to immortality has finally reached its end.
"Good grandson, don't worry. Grandpa will definitely reclaim Great Qin, unify the Western Frontier, and fulfill your dream. You can go in peace." Having said that, Ling Xiao finally hesitated no more. His hand suddenly clenched, soul light shining brilliantly in his eyes.
Jiang Yu only felt his soul tremble, and then… there was no 'and then'.
A generation of a Son of Fate, the good-for-nothing, perished on the spot.
A jumbled stream of memory images appeared in Ling Xiao's Sea of Consciousness.
Simultaneously, the Netherworld Demonic Flame that had been fused into Jiang Yu's body suddenly transformed into a sea of fire, sweeping towards Ling Xiao.
Ding, congratulations, Host, on killing the Son of Fate. Obtained additional rewards: Primordial Immortal Art, Mysterious Heaven Ancient Scripture!
Boom!!
The demonic flames cascaded down. Ling Xiao's eyes narrowed slightly, but his expression remained consistently calm.
Although… he really didn't want to endure the pain of a Spirit Flame entering his body, right now, it seemed there was no other choice.
Fortunately, he had experienced fusing a Spirit Flame once before, so he was quite calm at this moment.
"Flame Sutra, fuse." Like a long dragon sucking water, a whale devouring all things, the Netherworld Demonic Flame instantly transformed into a flowing waterfall of fire, pouring into Ling Xiao's body.
His face turned almost instantly pale.
Around him, a demonic aura roared between heaven and earth, transforming into a demonic shadow that intimidated all living beings.
After a good while, when Ling Xiao's eyes suddenly snapped open, the aura emanating from him had actually reached the eighth grade of the Divine General realm.
The Flame Sutra was originally an extremely profound cultivation method in the world.
As more Spirit Flames fused within his body, his realm and combat power would become increasingly terrifying.
Originally, Ling Xiao mostly relied on the Myriad Daos Demon Art for cultivation, using it to conceal the demonic aura on his body.
But now…
Mysterious Heaven Ancient Scripture?
Cultivated to the extreme, it can manifest three Dao bodies?
Marvelous.
Ling Xiao smiled faintly and sat down cross-legged on the spot. "System, for the Mysterious Heaven Ancient Scripture, add points!!"
Boom!
A terrifying fluctuation of spiritual power instantly spread out, crushing the void for ten thousand miles.
Within the Domain World, massive amounts of spiritual energy churned, transforming into tidal waves that converged towards Ling Xiao.
Above his head, the light of the Dao shone brightly, faintly revealing two immortal figures sitting cross-legged, echoing and complementing his main body.
Between the opening and closing of his divine eyes was an indescribable Dao Principle and ultimate truth!
Even after expending forty thousand Villain Points, the Mysterious Heaven Ancient Scripture had only been cultivated to the first level, the Shangqing Realm. It was still separated from the Taiqing Realm by the Yuqing Realm in between.
But even so, immortal radiance seemed to spill from around Ling Xiao, evolving the Great Dao, indescribably divine and wonderful.
The Shangqing Realm bestowed immortal charm upon the main body, achieving the Taichu Xuanhuang Saint Body, allowing the deduction of Dao Principle changes and the operation of divine abilities – wonderfully indescribable.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
Until dark clouds pressed down over the Domain World, shrouding the sky.
World-destroying tribulation thunder suddenly descended, and the mountain range where Ling Xiao was located was almost instantly shattered.
"Such terrifying tribulation lightning… has the Master… broken through again?" Xing Shen and the others looked on with shock in their eyes, gazing across the void at the land that seemed like the end of the world.
A… seventeen-year-old Divine Marquis expert?
Looking throughout the entire Saint State, this was an unprecedented existence!
Peerless immortal bearing, a young Marquis.
At this moment, Xing Shen and the others seemed to see a demonic sun rising in the sky above the Saint State.
This world was ultimately going to be… thrown into turmoil!