The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 2367: Chapter 2367: Heavy Burden

The golden barrier was shattered, and Jing Yan’s body was plunged into the ground.

Wu Guo Heavenly Lord and others stood near the entrance of the hole, speculating about Jing Yan’s life and death.

The Emperor Weapon, Moon God Bell, having lost Jing Yan’s control, fell onto the surface. Naturally, everyone present saw the Moon God Bell.

The eyes of the Old Immortal Venerables looking at the Moon God Bell were all filled with eagerness. This is an Emperor Weapon, who wouldn’t want to have it? Although Emperor Weapons are difficult to control, as long as one can exert a fraction of the Emperor Weapon’s power, one’s combat power can be significantly enhanced.

Of course, although everyone was eager to have the Moon God Bell in their possession, no one took action just yet. They didn’t know whether Jing Yan had really fallen. If Jing Yan was still alive, it would be very difficult for them to truly seize the Moon God Bell. To obtain it, they’d need to begin the process of refining it, which means dispelling Jing Yan’s Divine Thought within the Moon God Bell. The problem is, if Jing Yan were alive, they wouldn’t be able to dispel his Divine Thought there at all with their abilities.

Jing Yan, after all, is a Soul Cultivator skilled in Soul Techniques, and the strength of his Divine Soul Body is extraordinary.

”Yangshan Brother, has Jing Yan... really fallen?” someone asked.

The questioner had already seeped his Divine Thought downward, but the sensation was vague.

The Yangshan Master also probed underground with his Divine Thought.

”Immortal Venerable Jing Yan has not been killed,” said the Yangshan Master. ”I sensed the life aura of Immortal Venerable Jing Yan.”

”Hiss...” Everyone gasped.

To have survived the attack of an Immortal Emperor!

This was indeed unimaginable. They had never heard of an Immortal Venerable cultivator who could withstand a direct blow from an Immortal Emperor and survive.

As they were in shock, a figure flew out of the hole—it was Jing Yan.

The countless cracks on Jing Yan’s physical body had stopped bleeding. The recovery ability of the Ancient Tree Inheritance was incredibly strong, and with sufficient energy support, such wounds would not take long to heal.

”Immortal Venerable Jing Yan!” Seeing Jing Yan fly out, Wu Guo Heavenly Lord and others were momentarily dazed, then immediately greeted him.

Jing Yan’s body was covered in bloodstains that had not yet dried, but everyone could feel that Jing Yan’s aura had stabilized. At least now, it seemed that Jing Yan was not in danger of dying.

Jing Yan raised his eyes to the horizon, as if he wanted to see the Immortal Emperor who attacked him.

Of course, he saw nothing.

That Immortal Emperor was outside Faro Heavenly Domain, possibly separated by an extremely vast distance, so how could he see anything with the naked eye?

Jing Yan was still worried about whether that Immortal Emperor would attack him again. He had already exhausted all his strength to withstand the first attack. If a second attack were to come now, Jing Yan felt that he would undoubtedly die.

Retracting his gaze, Jing Yan simply responded to Wu Guo Heavenly Lord and the others, then retrieved the Emperor Weapon Moon God Bell. Surviving this time was truly thanks to having the Emperor Weapon.

”Lord Heavenly Master, who do you think is the Immortal Emperor who wants my life?” Jing Yan turned and asked.

It seemed that Wu Guo Heavenly Lord had anticipated that Jing Yan might ask this question, and quickly said, ”I and the elders, Daoists have just discussed the attacking Immortal Emperor, but we cannot be certain. It just seems that the Immortal Emperor who created the Slaughter God Hall is the most likely. Jing Yan, since you eradicated the Slaughter God Hall, if that Immortal Emperor finds out, he would surely be enraged, and it’s normal for him to attack you.”

”Yes, the Immortal Emperor who created the Slaughter God Hall is indeed very likely to have attacked,” Jing Yan nodded.

However, Jing Yan did not say one thing. While the Immortal Emperor who created the Slaughter God Hall has a high possibility of attacking, there might not be only one Immortal Emperor who wants him dead.

During his time in the Nightmare City region, Jing Yan had contacted the Night Moon Immortal Emperor for some time. It was there that Jing Yan learned that Night Moon Immortal Emperor and Thunder Emperor were siblings. From Night Moon Immortal Emperor’s behavior, Night Moon Immortal Emperor and Thunder Emperor evidently have one or more very terrifying enemies in the Mixed Element Immortal Domain.

If Night Moon Immortal Emperor and Thunder Emperor’s enemies knew about Jing Yan’s existence, knew that he was a successor of Thunder Emperor, or knew that he owned Night Moon Immortal Emperor’s Moon God Bell, then it’s also possible they would conveniently annihilate him.

At the moment, Jing Yan could not determine who exactly attacked him.

With his current strength, even if he knew which Immortal Emperor it was, he couldn’t seek revenge. Going to an Immortal Emperor now would be courting death; even ten lives wouldn’t be enough.

”It seems that the Immortal Emperor does not intend to attack again,” Jing Yan frowned and said.

Since the first attack, some time had passed, but there had been no sign of the Immortal Emperor making a second move.

”From the first attack by that Immortal Emperor, it appears they were at a great distance from Faro Heaven. At such a distance, launching an attack would surely not be easy, at least needing to consume terrifyingly enormous energy. I think the Immortal Emperor will not attack you again soon,” Yangshan Master analyzed.

The other Immortal Venerables nodded in agreement.

Though Immortal Emperors are terrifying, they cannot arbitrarily kill anyone across a series of Heavenly Domains.

Hearing Yangshan Master say this, Jing Yan also let out a slight breath of relief. It seemed he would have some time.

”However, Immortal Venerable Jing Yan, you must still be careful. That Immortal Emperor evidently intends to kill you. He may not launch a second attack on you temporarily, but it’s hard to say how long the interval between attacks might be. It could be hundreds of years, or it could be just a few years. The capabilities of an Immortal Emperor are beyond our imagination; they are beings who master the Supreme Rules!” Yangshan Master said again.

”Mm, thank you for the reminder, Master Yangshan. I will be careful,” Jing Yan nodded, agreeing wholeheartedly.

”Lord Heavenly Master, after some time, I wish to enter the Immortal Venerable Tower.” Jing Yan looked at Wu Guo Heavenly Lord.

Upon acquiring the Immortal Venerable Seal, his strength could still improve significantly. Jing Yan certainly wouldn’t continue to delay reaping the benefits of the Immortal Venerable Seal.

”Very well, you can come to find me whenever you are ready,” Wu Guo Heavenly Lord nodded in agreement.

”Lord Heavenly Master, Master Yangshan, and elders, I shall take my leave now,” Jing Yan cupped his hands to the group.

Under the watchful eyes of the others, Jing Yan flew off into the sky.

...

In some place outside the Mixed Element Immortal Domain, there was an enormous silhouette. This silhouette seemed to have remained here for countless eons.

The figure was unimaginably tall.

At this moment, the silhouette moved slightly.

”Interesting! How interesting! This little ant actually did not die! Ha, amusing...” A thunderous voice boomed from the enormous silhouette.

Upon closer inspection, this enormous figure had a golden horn on its head.