Strongest War Emperor

Shen Lang named Flower Soul’s enemy in a single breath: the Dark Gold Level influence, the Murong Family…

Flower Soul’s face was a mask of terror, and for a moment, she was utterly stunned.

The secret she had buried in her heart for so many years had just been spoken so simply and casually from Shen Lang’s lips. Given her temperament, she was completely dumbfounded, her mind a total blank.

”Sir… y-you, how could you possibly know? I… I truly…” Flower Soul’s psychological defenses completely crumbled.

Seeing Flower Soul’s wretched expression, Shen Lang sighed internally.

”In the jungle, the strong prey on the weak. Birds and beasts must hide their tracks to survive. Snakes match the color of the soil, hares in the thatch turn red, and hawks blend with the trees, assimilating with their environment until they become one with it. A shadow has no form, an echo follows a sound. Without form, there is no shadow; without shadow, there is no sound. This is called ’Shadowless Trace.’”

”The first and last lesson for any Martial Artist who cultivates a Shadow-type Technique is ’Shadowless Trace.’ It’s simple to say, but the only ones who can cultivate Shadowless Trace to its absolute peak are the Murong Family of the Western Wilderness Dream Star Realm.”

”The Murong Family has a method that uses external forces to open a Martial Artist’s Ren, Du, Chong, Dai, and Yin Qiao meridians—all five at the same time. They then use these five meridians to construct a complex and profound Spirit Array Map that operates on its own, without the Martial Artist’s control.”

”Once this Spirit Array Map forms within the body, Spiritual Power flows through it in a self-sustaining cycle. With a single thought, you can transform into a shadow and merge with the void… Legend says that at the ultimate stage, one can almost become one with the void and the earth, mysterious and unfathomable.”

”This method and this Spirit Array Map can only be created by the core experts of the Murong Family… and such a Spirit Array Map has been formed from the five meridians in your body for many years…”

At this point, a peculiar light flashed in Shen Lang’s eyes as he looked at the terrified Flower Soul and continued, ”Although you harbor great resistance to this Spirit Array Map and refuse to use its power to suppress the poison in your body…”

”It has, in fact, been spinning on its own all this time. The profound Spiritual Power on it has been protecting your heart meridian, which is why you’ve managed to hold on until now.”

”If not for this protection, you would have likely… passed away three years ago.”

”I can sense the five-meridian array map constantly circulating within you. You also said your enemy was a Dark Gold Level Ancient Noble Family that was just one small step away from becoming a Legendary Power.”

”Besides the Murong Family of the Dream Star Realm, who else could it be?”

Shen Lang spoke leisurely, but Flower Soul was completely and utterly floored.

”If it’s them, then even if Duanmu Xie were restored to his peak, he would indeed be nothing but a lamb to the slaughter… It’s no wonder you’re so desperate.”

Shen Lang looked up into the distance, seeming to be lost in thought.

As for Flower Soul, her expression was tragic, her entire body trembling so violently she couldn’t utter a single word.

Seeing this, Shen Lang raised his palm and gently waved it toward Flower Soul.

As the Star Moon Bodhi Prayer Beads activated, a warm, peaceful Buddha Light immediately enveloped her, finally allowing her emotions to stabilize.

”It was Murong Changfeng of the Murong Family… He used and abandoned me, then tried to kill me to silence me, and then he slaughtered my entire family!”

Tears streamed down Flower Soul’s face as she spoke, her voice trembling. ”It was love at first sight with Murong Changfeng. I loved him to the point of madness…”

”For him, I was cast out of my family, left with nothing, and subjected to endless ridicule. But him… I can’t accept this. Even if I die, I will make him pay!”

As Flower Soul spoke, her tragic expression hardened into one of grim resolve. A vicious glint appeared in her eyes, like a venomous snake ready to devour its prey.

Shen Lang watched her quietly, neither offering words of comfort nor expressing any opinion.

When a woman loves, she can be incredibly fanatical.

When she hates, she is even more so.

Flower Soul’s eyes were now filled with that fanaticism. ”So when I accidentally obtained the ’Flower-Demon Chaotic Dance Technique,’ even though I knew cultivating it would result in my body exploding, I still cultivated it without a moment’s hesitation.”

”Not only that, but I also cultivated the Heart Sutra of Ten Thousand Poisons, turning myself into a living vessel of poison… To kill Murong Changfeng, I am willing to pay any price, even Soul Scattering!”

”But… but…”

At this, two streams of clear tears rolled down Flower Soul’s cheeks. She spoke with despair, ”Even so, my hope for revenge is still so slim… I can’t even defeat a servant of the Murong Family, let alone Murong Changfeng.”

Shen Lang gave her a steady look, his expression as calm as ever. ”Whether your hopes are slim or not is hard to say. If you want to deal with Murong Changfeng, it’s not impossible.”

”But first, you must transform the Demon Power in your body, completely purge the poison, and do exactly as I say.”

”If you continue cultivating with your current methods, in a few more years, you’ll die before you even touch the gates of the Murong Family.”

”Revenge is a dish best served cold. You’re willing to give up your life, so why not spend a few more years preparing?”

A flicker of light ignited in Flower Soul’s heart. She looked up, her misty eyes fixed on Shen Lang. ”Sir, I… can I still be saved? I haven’t gotten my revenge, and I haven’t repaid the Young Miss for saving my life. I… I really don’t want to die yet…”

Shen Lang smiled faintly and waved his hand. ”Don’t worry. Since I could see the problem, I naturally have a way to solve it.”

”Back then, Elder Ape’s meridians were completely shattered and his body was collapsing. He was moments away from Soul Scattering, yet I was able to save him. Your situation is nowhere near that dire.”

”But there is one condition: you must follow my instructions to the letter.”

Flower Soul hesitated slightly. ”I…”

Shen Lang shook his head. ”Are you afraid I’ll make you use the Scattering Skill? Afraid of losing the power you’ve gained? Afraid you won’t be able to get your revenge?”

”Hmph. To be blunt, things like the ’Flower-Demon Chaotic Dance Technique’ and the ’Heart Sutra of Ten Thousand Poisons’ are absolute trash in my eyes!”

”I only elevated those two techniques a little to protect your pride… And you’re still hung up on such a meager amount of power in front of me?”

”Any of the powerful cultivation techniques I know and have cultivated is a hundred, even a thousand times stronger than those two!”

As he said this, the Emperor Realm from his body emanated naturally.

His eyes shone as bright as stars, and his temperament shifted from gentle and refined to boundlessly domineering!

Flower Soul was taken aback and hurriedly said, ”Forgive me, Sir! That was not my intention.”

Shen Lang smiled nonchalantly. ”Your intentions don’t matter. You just need to understand one thing… under my guidance, as long as your aptitude isn’t poor and you can endure hardship, the power you have now is not even worth mentioning!”

”The Emperor Martial Realm, even the Quasi-Emperor Martial Realm, is well within reach!”

Flower Soul stared at Shen Lang, her breathing growing heavy.

Who else in this world could make such a claim and have her believe it so utterly?

At that moment, Shen Lang took out two Jade Scrolls and placed them before Flower Soul.

”From now on, stop cultivating the ’Flower-Demon Chaotic Dance Technique’ and the ’Heart Sutra of Ten Thousand Poisons.’”

”On one of these Jade Scrolls is a cultivation technique called the ’Ice and Fire Technique.’”

”Ice and water are one body, while water and fire oppose each other. Water gives life, nourishing all things, while fire destroys, burning everything.”

”The ’Ice and Fire Technique’ uses the sun and moon as its foundation and water and fire as its tools. Fire and water coexist; water strengthens fire, and a single spark can start a prairie fire.”

”When Yin and Yang unite and water and fire work in harmony, you will go from the tangible to the intangible, and in that formlessness, you will grasp your true nature… After cultivating this technique, all the Demon Power in your body will be converted into Water and Fire Spiritual Power, completely eliminating all the drawbacks of the ’Flower-Demon Chaotic Dance Technique.’”

”At the same time, water dissolves poison and fire purges it. As your cultivation advances, the toxins in your body will be neutralized one by one… Even if it’s seeped into your bones, it’s nothing to me!”

Under Flower Soul’s incredulous gaze, Shen Lang continued, ”If this technique is cultivated to its highest level, it will be in no way inferior to the Prison Guardian Demon Technique that Elder Ape cultivates.”

”However, cultivating this technique is far more difficult than the Prison Guardian Demon Technique, and its progress is much slower. It also has extremely demanding requirements for the cultivator’s comprehension of the realms of both Ice and Fire.”

”But fate works in mysterious ways. Right before you is a piece of Ice Soul Water Jade. With its help, the speed at which you cultivate the ’Ice and Fire Technique’ will be greatly increased.”

”The other Jade Scroll records a list of materials. I’ve clearly marked the required quantities. Go to the Treasure Pavilion tomorrow, gather these items, and I will refine some medicine to neutralize the poison in your body.”

”It will take some time to resolve all this, but I trust you have that much patience, don’t you?”

Flower Soul nodded with determination in her eyes. ”Rest assured, Sir. I have endured every kind of hardship. With your guidance, I can withstand any pain or difficulty. A few more years is nothing!”

”What you have given me is a new life. I don’t know how to express my gratitude, but in the future, if you ever need me, just give the word. I would go through hell and high water and never refuse!”

Shen Lang shook his head slightly. ”I don’t like hearing you all say things like that. It always makes me feel… uncomfortable. To put it simply, I see you as companions. That’s all.”

”You should go and cultivate. Start on the ’Ice and Fire Technique’ immediately. If you have any problems, feel free to communicate with me at any time. I’ve also wasted a few days; it’s time for me to get back to diligent cultivation.”

”Yes, this subordinate understands!” Flower Soul stood up gratefully and bowed to Shen Lang.

Watching Flower Soul leave, Shen Lang sighed and closed his eyes.

At this moment, Shen Lang’s heart was not as calm as his placid expression suggested.

On the contrary, a monstrous wave was raging within him!

’Every sip and every peck is preordained by fate. I never would have thought that Flower Soul, one of Night Soul’s Four Great Heavenly Kings, would turn out to be my second sister-in-law… Murong Changfeng, Second Brother, you tried to have me killed back then. If Sister Hong Yu hadn’t risked her life to get me out, I’m afraid my soul would have scattered long ago, wouldn’t it?’

’If it weren’t for the Life Spiritual Liquid, even Sister Hong Yu would have faded away eleven years ago…’

’You never imagined that the little brother you wanted dead and the sister-in-law you ruined into something neither human nor ghost would end up together now, did you?’

’In your eyes, your own brother is just an ant you can crush whenever you please.’

’Your own woman, you used and abandoned, and even tried to slaughter her entire family… To outsiders, you’re a genius of immense talent, dashing and suave. What kind of world truly exists inside your heart?’

’Don’t worry, I’ll be returning to the Murong Family soon enough. Second Brother, and First Brother, make sure you wait for me.’

’This debt… I will settle it with you, piece by piece!’

A cruel sneer touched the corner of Shen Lang’s mouth as he rose to his feet.