Immortal-Exterminating Divine Venerable

Ever since that first time.

When Yang Xiao used the original Void Sword Manual at the Xuanyuan Sword Wall.

He had, in fact, already attracted the attention of Emperor Xuanyuan.

And now, with the original Void Sword Manual again, the Emperor Golden Dragon Secret Technique, and his skills in the Medicine Dao, the Emperor was certain. This young man named Yang Xiao was undoubtedly connected to his cousin, Jiang Yan, who had mysteriously disappeared all those years ago.

Only the Flame Emperor's son of the past, his cousin Jiang Yan, could have possessed so many techniques at once.

Thinking of his cousin Jiang Yan from back then, Xuanyuan's heart filled with nostalgia.

Although he now knew that his cousin Jiang Yan had apparently been the reincarnation of an Eraless Divine King from the Nine Yang Celestial Palace, it did not diminish his respect for him.

That was why he was paying such close attention to Yang Xiao.

He had even gone so far as to intervene and save him from the clone of Yuan Yang Immortal Monarch.

'If it weren't for my cousin's guidance back then, the Xuanyuan of today would never exist. But the Human Emperor Position is a matter of great importance, and I already have a suitable candidate in Xuan'Er. This little fellow... I'll have to pass on him. I imagine if Cousin Jiang Yan were still alive, he would probably understand my decision.'

Emperor Xuanyuan let out a soft sigh.

Although he saw Yang Xiao as the Inheritor of his cousin Jiang Yan, as the current Human Emperor, he had far too much to consider.

Besides, he still couldn't be certain what the exact relationship between Yang Xiao and his cousin was.

'Perhaps he just happened upon some of my cousin's belongings and stumbled into his current fortune?'

This was the birthplace of the Profound Sun Emperor, and it was said that the Profound Sun Emperor had been his cousin's junior brother in a past life. If so, it would be quite normal for some of his cousin's relics to be found here.

It was precisely for this reason.

That Emperor Xuanyuan was increasingly unwilling to let Yang Xiao become a candidate for Human Emperor.

The Profound Sun Emperor of the past had the stain of colluding with extraterritorial demons on his record. Although the case was riddled with suspicious points, the investigation by the Four Great Sacred Lands had already made it the official verdict.

Even as the Human Emperor.

Xuanyuan could not easily overturn it.

Not to mention, it might very well be true.

Emperor Xuanyuan was naturally on his guard.

'Of course, if he can truly meet my demands through his own abilities, I won't go back on my word. After all, it's highly likely he is Cousin Jiang Yan's Inheritor, which would make him part of the Flame Emperor's lineage and grant him that qualification. Everything depends on this boy's own destiny,' Emperor Xuanyuan thought to himself.

「In the distance.」

Yang Xiao and Ye Wanqing.

Finally noticed that something was wrong.

"What's going on?"

Seeing the look on Ye Wanqing's face, Yang Xiao couldn't help but ask.

Before Ye Wanqing could speak, WHOOSH, WHOOSH, dozens of figures had already surrounded them, leaving no room for escape. The moment they appeared, Yang Xiao understood.

"The Immortal Remnants?"

He asked softly.

Ye Wanqing nodded.

"But, just as you said, the auras on their bodies are constantly fading. The strongest one, however, seems much stronger than me. He should be one of those so-called Daoist Tier Cultivators."

Ye Wanqing said in a low voice after scouting them out.

Yang Xiao immediately felt more confident.

Three days ago, although these people's Immortal Dao Wills had been completely harvested by Yuan Yang Immortal Monarch and transformed into his own Immortal Dao Will avatar, it was just like how Yang Xiao couldn't absorb all of someone's cultivation with the Mysterious Furnace Cauldron. Yuan Yang Immortal Monarch had collected an even smaller proportion—only about ten percent.

As for the remaining ninety percent, if these people didn't squander it recklessly, lasting three days, or even longer, shouldn't have been a problem.

More importantly, if they had enough resources for constant replenishment, it was entirely possible for them to maintain their current cultivation levels in the short term, even though it would all eventually dissipate. All they needed were enough Cultivation Resources.

The fact that these people could still maintain such a level of cultivation clearly meant they had been burning through resources to do so.

Sure enough.

After these people surrounded them, before they had even made a move, Yang Xiao clearly saw some of them already consuming Spirit Medicines.

Yang Xiao sighed softly at the sight, a headache already starting to throb. 'What a bunch of spendthrifts.'

'It seems my previous thoughts were far too idealistic.'

The Path of the Human Emperor.

It wouldn't be so easy to walk, apparently.

At the very least, making these Immortal Remnants disappear within three months was practically impossible.

Besides, if he just waited, what few Cultivation Resources the Profound Sun Continent had would likely be completely squandered by these people.

That was not what Yang Xiao wanted.

'Looks like I need to establish my own base as soon as possible. Only then can I summon the Fire God Clone and the people from the Carefree Sect to attack these Immortal Remnants and stop them from wasting Cultivation Resources.'

As the thought crossed Yang Xiao's mind, a viridian pill suddenly appeared in his hand.

With a gentle rub.

He crushed it into a powder that dispersed into the air.

By the time he was done, the Immortal Remnants had already closed in.

The one in the lead wore fiery red robes. With a single glance, Yang Xiao knew this man must be a disciple from the Southern Domain's Yan Family.

He looked very similar to a Yan Family Elder he had killed before, and his clothes were the unique attire of the Yan Family.

"I never would have thought that with the Dharma Decline Era upon us, you lowly Martial Artists would actually dare to show your faces. Hand over everything you have, and we might spare your lives. Otherwise, die!"

The man said, his voice somewhat hoarse.

The meaning behind his words, however, was rather surprising to Yang Xiao.

"You won't kill us if you get what you want?" Yang Xiao asked, puzzled.

"Of course. Killing you would be a waste of effort. We only want the Cultivation Resources you have on you. If you hand them over willingly, why would we need to fight?"

The man said, as if it were the most obvious thing in the world.

His words were very logical, but they left Yang Xiao stunned.

'Weren't Immortal Daoists supposed to be twisted individuals? How could one be so... normal? Could it really be because those Immortal Dao Wills were influencing them?'

"So? After all that talk, are you going to hand them over or not?" the man from the Yan Family asked again. This time, however, his tone had turned hostile.

Yang Xiao seemed to be considering it.

Ye Wanqing shook her head repeatedly. "Don't believe them! They're definitely trying to trick you."

"They're very strong. You're no match for them on your own. If they'll really let us go for just our Cultivation Resources, I think we should give it a try. Give me your Daoist Ring," Yang Xiao said suddenly.

Hearing this, Ye Wanqing was a little disappointed.

In her eyes, Yang Xiao was supposed to be a man of unyielding integrity, but now, after just a few threats, he was ready to compromise.

'Can I really entrust myself to a man like this?'

But just then, she saw Yang Xiao give her a subtle wink.

'Huh? Does he have a plan?'

The moment the thought occurred to her, Ye Wanqing hesitated. In the end, however, she still took off her Daoist Ring and handed it to Yang Xiao.

Yang Xiao took it and, along with his own Daoist Ring, held them out toward the leading Yan Family member.

Seeing him being so compliant, a flash of smugness crossed the man's eyes.

He failed to notice, however, that as Yang Xiao approached, his other hand moved slightly, seeming to crush something else.

And when the man took the two Daoist Rings from him, he didn't even bother to look at them.

He just gave a cold sneer. "Kill these two idiots! Lowly Martial Artists don't deserve to live!"

Instantly, several people from behind him lunged toward Yang Xiao and Ye Wanqing.

But just as Ye Wanqing's heart skipped a beat and she prepared to strike,

Yang Xiao held her back.

"Wait a moment. Watch."

As soon as the words left his mouth,

the lunging Immortal Cultivators suddenly froze. A moment later,

Ye Wanqing heard a THUD.

One of them had collapsed to the ground.

Out cold.

In addition to them,

the rest of the group seemed to have been infected. One by one, their bodies went rigid, and they dropped with a series of THUDS.

Not even the strongest among them, the Daoist Tier Cultivator, was an exception.

Seeing this,

Ye Wanqing was utterly stunned.

It wasn't just her. In the distance, Emperor Xuanyuan's expression changed as well.

Clearly, not even he had expected such an outcome.

'This kid really knows how to play games!'