Immortal-Exterminating Divine Venerable

"With all this, it should be enough for what's next."

「Three days later.」

After Yang Xiao finished concocting over a hundred different poisons, his Path of the Human Emperor officially began.

"Yang Xiao, what do we do now?"

Although she understood the role of a Guardian, Ye Wanqing was still unclear on the specific steps for walking the Path of the Human Emperor. Three days had passed with no sign of Ye Wanyu, and as her older sister, she was naturally worried.

If Yang Xiao hadn't told her that there were no true Immortal Cultivators left on the Profound Sun Continent and that Ye Wanyu was strong enough to protect herself, Ye Wanqing would have likely gone to find her already.

"First, we find a human settlement. We'll go teach the Martial Dao."

Yang Xiao smiled faintly, his plan already laid out.

On this continent, the Immortal Dao had fallen. Now was the time for the Martial Dao to rise again. Having seen the plight of the common people in the Eastern Domain, Yang Xiao felt that teaching them the Martial Dao was a matter of utmost urgency.

It didn't matter if he could become the Human Race's Common Lord this time or complete the first stage of the Path of the Human Emperor.

Yang Xiao was determined to help these people stand tall and be true members of the Human Race.

And the Martial Dao was the backbone of the Human Race.

"Teach the Martial Dao? Mm, that's good. Only by having them all practice martial arts can they resist foreign enemies and comprehend the Supreme Heavenly Principle. Yang Xiao, I support you!"

Hearing this, Ye Wanqing nodded.

Her face lit up with excitement.

Because this was her dream, too.

To restore the glory of the Martial Dao to the entire Profound Sun Continent.

'Grandma Lio really didn't misjudge him.'

As Ye Wanqing looked at Yang Xiao, her gaze grew more resolute, even holding a hint of admiration.

This man.

'He's truly exceptional. No wonder he can walk the Path of the Human Emperor.'

Ye Wanqing knew that no matter the era, those who could walk the Path of the Human Emperor were always the most outstanding geniuses of the Human Race.

Yang Xiao could do it.

'He must be exceptionally brilliant. Otherwise, how could he have received this chance?'

"Let's go. I can't use any of my power right now. I'm afraid I'll need your help to find the nearest human settlement."

Yang Xiao was a little troubled.

If he recalled correctly, he'd noticed upon arriving that due to the perennial heat, there were no settlements within a hundred-mile radius.

Therefore, to put his plan into action,

he would have to travel over a hundred miles to find suitable people.

But a hundred miles...

For his former self, that was a distance he could cross in the blink of an eye. But now, in his mortal flesh, it would take a long, long time.

Just as Yang Xiao was fretting over this, Ye Wanqing released her Divine Sense and discovered the same issue.

Her Spiritual Power was extraordinary. Although her strength was only at the Small Divine Power Realm Third Level, her Spiritual Level had reached the threshold of the Void Observation Realm.

She was just a step away from a true breakthrough.

Such Spiritual Power was clearly impressive when compared to her cultivation level.

Especially since Yang Xiao had already noticed that the two sisters weren't old, probably around his own age of seventeen or eighteen.

To possess the Spiritual Level of the Void Observation Realm at that age was absolutely remarkable.

And a Spiritual Level at the Void Observation Realm, combined with her cultivation at the Small Divine Power Realm Third Level, was enough for Ye Wanqing to scan an area over three hundred miles wide in a single instant.

So, she easily

found the nearest human settlement within that range.

It seemed to be a mining site,

where a large number of mortals were gathered.

"Yang Xiao, I found it! About a hundred miles east of here, there's a large mine with a lot of mortals. They're still digging for the Elemental Stone Ore, but... it looks like something has happened."

Ye Wanqing's brow furrowed.

Yang Xiao's expression changed instantly.

"Quick, take me there."

Ye Wanqing nodded. Just as she was about to step forward and lead the way, she suddenly remembered that Yang Xiao had no power at all right now. How could he possibly keep up with her?

And if they went on foot, how long would it take them to cover over a hundred miles?

People could be dying there with every passing moment. They couldn't afford any delay.

"I... I'll bring you with me."

After a moment's thought, Ye Wanqing stepped forward and touched Yang Xiao's arm. Instantly, a feeling of icy coldness invaded his body.

It made Yang Xiao's Heart Spirit stir.

'A Pure Yin Dao Body? And she's even refined a Pure Yin Spirit Fire?'

Yang Xiao couldn't help but think of Yue Lingxi.

He recalled that his breakthrough to the Second Revolution of the Green Flame Realm had been possible only because his aura had mingled with Yue Lingxi's. 'If I could mingle my aura with Ye Wanqing's, could I also break through to the Fourth Revolution of the Green Flame Realm in one fell swoop?'

But just as quickly, Yang Xiao dismissed the thought.

Although Grandma Lio had told him to take good care of the two girls, even implying that she had promised Ye Wanqing to him,

these things required mutual affection.

Yang Xiao felt he had already accumulated too many romantic debts. Xue Yi, Yun'Er, and Yue Lingxi—he couldn't let go of any of them.

How could he really do something like this?

Besides, if he cultivated with Ye Wanqing just for a breakthrough, what would that make him?

Not to mention, the power in his body was currently sealed. Even if he wanted to mingle their auras, he would have to wait until the Seal was undone.

'It's just a Spirit Fire with a Cold Attribute. If I look hard enough, I'm sure I can find another. But if a girl's heart is broken, it can never be mended.'

He suppressed the thought.

But Ye Wanqing was holding his arm, not moving.

"What's wrong?"

Yang Xiao couldn't help but ask.

He saw that the girl's face was completely red with shyness.

"I... I don't know... Uh, it's nothing. I... I'll take you there now."

Ye Wanqing was very embarrassed.

She had originally thought that holding Yang Xiao's arm would be like holding her little sister's arm to fly when they were children—that there would be no particular feeling.

But just now, when she touched Yang Xiao's arm, the sensation was very strange.

It felt as though an intensely powerful and unyielding presence was contained within him. It wasn't being released, but the sensation was deeply seared into her heart.

It was a very strange feeling.

Involuntarily, her face flushed red.

Yang Xiao was also a little confused by this.

'Isn't my aura sealed?'

'How can this girl look as if our auras have already mingled? This is too strange.'

'Could it be because of the True Greater Yang Fire?'

A thought flashed through Yang Xiao's mind.

He had no idea that at this very moment, Emperor Xuanyuan was watching them closely.

Seeing this scene, a strange and mysterious smile spread across his face.

'This little fellow's luck with women is quite good. Not a bit worse than mine back in the day. But I'm afraid he still doesn't know about the effects of the Emperor Golden Dragon Secret Technique in *that* regard, does he?'

Just as Emperor Xuanyuan seemed to be reminiscing about his own glorious past,

Yang Xiao and Ye Wanqing finally set off.

However, they hadn't flown far.

Dozens of figures.

Suddenly appeared before them.

Sensing Yang Xiao and Ye Wanqing's auras, they exchanged glances, the killing intent in their eyes unmistakable.

In an instant, they surrounded Yang Xiao and Ye Wanqing.

But under the influence of Yang Xiao's strange aura, Ye Wanqing failed to notice their presence at all.

Seeing this, the distant Emperor Xuanyuan laughed once again.

'This kid's luck with women is great, but his other luck is pretty bad. Not like Xuan'Er and me back in the day. Facing a powerful enemy before his foundation is even stable... Let me see just how much of my cousin Jiang Yan's true teachings you've received, then.'

With that, the Emperor simply stood there, perfectly at ease, looking as if he were waiting for a good show to begin.