The protagonist is obviously strong but very cautious

The refining of the Golden Stele proceeded smoothly and methodically.

As Zheng Tuo refined one golden tablet after another, he began to encounter obstacles.

The legacy on the golden stele began to become complex, difficult to understand, and challenging for him.

Fortunately.

This wasn't the first time he'd experienced something like this.

He clearly understood that this was normal, and as long as he remained patient, he would eventually pass through the challenges and complete the refining of the nine golden tablets.

As he continued to refine the golden tablet, he constantly considered the path ahead.

Although he did not see the Golden Serpent King, he knew clearly that the Golden Serpent King was right beside him.

The Golden Serpent King was watching him closely, seemingly very interested in his refining of the Golden Stele.

It stands to reason.

It's understandable that the Golden Serpent King, as a guardian, cares so much about himself.

If he could inherit the legacy of the Golden Emperor, the Golden Serpent King could escape and leave.

But for some reason, he vaguely sensed a repulsive power fluctuation emanating from the Golden Serpent King.

He was very familiar with that power fluctuation, because he had dealt with the owner of that power more than once.

That power is the power of inner demons.

It is not uncommon, and can even be said to be the norm, for those who break through barriers to develop inner demons.

The reason is simple: inner demons are a path that can help those who break through barriers to prolong their lives.

Those who break through barriers are willing to do anything to survive, including surrendering themselves to their inner demons.

Furthermore, in his research on inner demons, he discovered that many who broke through barriers did not fail to realize the emergence of inner demons, but rather allowed them to grow after discovery, ultimately helping them prolong their lives.

He thought to himself, "The Golden Serpent King has the fluctuations of a demonic energy. Could it be that he, like many others who have broken through barriers, has also developed a demonic energy?"

Think about it carefully.

Anyone imprisoned here for endless years, just to wait for a successor, will develop inner demons.

With that thought in mind, he continued to refine the legacy on the golden stele.

As time went by, he continuously refined the golden tablets, eventually arriving at the ninth golden tablet.

Once I refine the inheritance on this ninth golden stele, I should be able to completely control the Golden Emperor's legacy.

Thinking of this, he did not hesitate and immediately sat cross-legged in front of the golden stele, beginning to refine the inheritance on the golden stele.

secretly.

The Golden Serpent King watched this scene with joy in his eyes.

Finally, after an incredibly long period of time, they finally encountered someone who could inherit the mantle of the Golden Emperor.

Once he inherits the mantle of the Golden Emperor, he will be free.

The Golden Serpent King was filled with joy, but at that moment, a voice appeared in his mind.

"Golden Serpent King, do you really think he will release you after inheriting the legacy of the Golden Emperor?"

Why not!

The Golden Serpent King seemed to have known who the other party was all along.

“After inheriting the Golden Emperor’s legacy, the Godslayer will naturally inherit control over your life and death. As a spirit beast of your level, whoever you are, I believe no one would easily let go of you,” said the Golden Serpent King’s inner demon.

“No, this god-slayer doesn’t seem like he’ll make things difficult for me,” the Golden Serpent King said innocently.

"It seems you've been through a lot too. How can you judge a person's character based on appearance alone? In my opinion, this Godslayer is no ordinary person. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to hire dozens of Breakers to protect him."

The Golden Serpent King's inner demon's tempting voice silenced him.

"Inner demon, what do you want to say?"

"It's very simple. Just wait until it refines the ninth golden tablet, then suppress it and seize its body. In this way, you can not only get rid of your current identity, but also rightfully exist in the world as the successor of the Golden Emperor. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"

The inner demon's suggestions are always tempting, making them almost irresistible.

It would be a lie to say that the Golden Serpent King wasn't tempted.

Although he did not experience the most glorious era of the Golden Emperor, he had seen the Golden Emperor himself.

That was someone he admired.

Once upon a time, he took the Golden Emperor as his role model, diligently cultivated himself, and tried to reach the Golden Emperor's level.

But as his cultivation continued, he gradually realized that he could never reach the level of the Golden Emperor.

now.

His past dreams have once again become a reality.

He has the potential to reach the level of the Golden Emperor, or even surpass him, and become an even more powerful being.

At this moment, he was torn between two difficult choices.

“Golden Serpent King, you shouldn’t have any hesitation. Look at the Godslayer in front of you. He is not the real body, but merely a Dao body. A Dao body is not even human. Even if you possess him, it doesn’t matter. Later, you can tell the Godslayer outside that his Dao body went astray during cultivation and you had no choice but to help. I believe that the Godslayer will not say anything more.”

The inner demon had already paved the way for the Golden Serpent King, telling him how to handle the aftermath.

The more this happened, the more hesitant the Golden Serpent King became, because he was already tempted.

The Golden Emperor's Legacy, that's the Golden Emperor's Legacy!
“Golden Serpent King, I know you are restricted by the Golden Emperor and cannot act. Hand over your physical body to me, and I will handle this matter.”

The Golden Serpent King's inner demon spoke at this moment, which immediately made the Golden Serpent King even more tempted.

Just as the Golden Serpent King hesitated, Zheng Tuo, who was not far away, suddenly emitted bursts of golden light.

Zheng Tuo sat cross-legged like a living Buddha, his appearance solemn and dignified.

Simultaneously.

A golden monument flew in from behind, followed by another.

And so, nine golden tablets appeared around Zheng Tuo and began to revolve around him.

It can be clearly seen that the power of the nine golden tablets transformed into nine golden rays, all of which were injected into Zheng Tuo's body, as if to pass on the legacy to him.

Seeing this, the Golden Serpent King was filled with envy.

Having obtained the Golden Emperor's inheritance, this god-slayer will surely soar to great heights and become one of the most powerful beings in the primordial immortal realm.

If he could obtain the Golden Emperor's inheritance, given his dedication to cultivation, he would certainly not be inferior to this god-slayer in the slightest.

"Golden Serpent King, this is our last chance, and the greatest opportunity Heaven has given us. If you can successfully possess my body, you will become the new Golden Emperor, or even surpass the Golden Emperor and become an even more powerful being. Do not hesitate, or you will miss the most precious opportunity of your life."

In the midst of this revelry, the Golden Serpent King succumbed completely to the temptations of his inner demons.

hum!
The Golden Serpent King's once clear eyes turned pitch black, a sign that he had been controlled by his inner demons.

"quack!"

The inner demon was filled with joy after taking control of the Golden Serpent King.

Finally, after countless years of effort, I have grown up, gained control of my own body, and become my own true master.

The growth of the Golden Serpent King's inner demon was obviously extremely slow. It started when the Golden Serpent King first hated his own existence. Slowly, he carefully grew, and after countless years, he finally grew to his current state.

The Golden Serpent King's inner demon looked at Zheng Tuo, who was surrounded by nine golden tablets not far away, and immediately revealed a greedy expression.

The Golden Emperor was an incredibly powerful being. Legend has it that he had reached the ninth level of the Breakthrough Realm and was truly invincible in the world.

If he could inherit the legacy of the Golden Emperor, he would surely become a true peerless powerhouse. In fact, he was confident that he could surpass the Golden Emperor and become the first being in the Primordial Immortal Realm to reach the tenth level of the Breaker Realm.

With this thought in mind, he activated the surrounding golden mist to envelop the area.

He was waiting, waiting for Zheng Tuo to fully accept the Golden Emperor's inheritance before seizing his body.

at the same time.

Sitting cross-legged with a solemn and dignified expression, Zheng Tuo clearly sensed the fluctuations of the Golden Serpent King's inner demons. Just as he suspected.

Things turned out exactly as he had predicted.

The Golden Serpent King has indeed given birth to a demon within himself, and now the demon's fluctuations are increasing, indicating that the Golden Serpent King has been completely controlled by the demon.

The fact that the Golden Serpent King's inner demon hasn't targeted him yet means it's waiting until he fully inherits the Golden Emperor's legacy before making its move.

Possession?
Aside from possession, he couldn't imagine how the other party would target him.

Moreover, possession is commonplace for inner demons.

He naturally had many ways to deal with inner demons, but the Golden Serpent King's inner demon was a barrier-breaker level being, and in its complete form, without any injuries.

If his true form were to attack, he would naturally have no fear of the Golden Serpent King's inner demons. However, he is currently only a Dao body, with less than one-tenth the strength of his true form. In a direct confrontation, he would likely find it difficult to contend with the opponent.

He pondered the situation and considered countermeasures.

At that moment, he was astonished to discover that the Golden Emperor's legacy had actually been handed over.

This!
Because his talent was too amazing, and the innate golden Dao patterns he possessed were of the same origin as the golden Dao patterns of the Golden Emperor, he was able to inherit the Golden Emperor's legacy at an extremely fast speed.

To everyone's surprise, he inherited the Golden Emperor's legacy so easily.

hum!
The nine golden tablets transformed into nine beams of light, all of which entered his body.

In that instant, a flood of information rushed into Zheng Tuo's mind, causing him to clutch his head and let out a low growl.

"Fellow Daoist Godslayer, congratulations!"

The Golden Serpent King's inner demon appeared at the scene and, without saying a word, immediately attacked, attempting to possess Zheng Tuo's body.

Just now.

brush!
A flash of golden light streaked past, and with a clang, it blocked the attack of the Golden Serpent King's inner demon.

"what!"

The Golden Serpent King's expression shifted as he looked at the person approaching from not far away.

Zheng Tuo raised his hand and waved it, then absorbed his Dao body into his body and looked at the Golden Serpent King.

original.

The moment Zheng Tuo inherited the Golden Emperor's legacy, he became the master of the Golden Emperor's palace, and thus had the right to enter and leave the Golden Emperor's palace at any time.

and so.

He summoned his true form directly to this place to save himself.

"Damn it!"

The Golden Serpent King's inner demon realized he had been careless, never expecting his opponent to have such a trick up their sleeve.

of course.

He was not afraid of it at all.

In his view, Zheng Tuo had just mastered the Golden Emperor's inheritance and should not have had time to cultivate. If he made a move now, he would still have a chance of winning.

Upon realizing this, the Golden Serpent King's inner demon immediately attacked, unleashing several golden serpents that hurtled towards Zheng Tuo's location.

Seeing the ruthless Golden Serpent King, Zheng Tuo didn't hesitate and waved his hand.

brush!
With the White Tiger Sword in hand, he slew all the golden snakes that attacked from the surrounding area.

Even without the legacy of the Golden Emperor, Zheng Tuo is still no match for you, Golden Serpent King.

Yeah.

Zheng Tuo seized this opportunity to make a move and see how strong he had become.

The White Tiger Sword was activated to attack the Golden Serpent King's inner demon, and a great battle between the two sides instantly began.

The Golden Serpent King's combat strength was not weak, ranking in the middle among the Wall Breakers. However, he was facing Zheng Tuo, not to mention Zheng Tuo's true form.

The White Tiger Sword transformed into a giant white tiger, launching a powerful attack that overwhelmed the Golden Serpent King's inner demon, putting him at risk of defeat at any moment.

"impossible!"

The Golden Serpent King's inner demons could hardly believe that Zheng Tuo possessed such combat power.

"You only recently broke through to the next level, how can you possess such extraordinary combat power? Impossible!"

The Golden Serpent King's inner demons could hardly comprehend just how terrifying Zheng Tuo's talent truly was.

"what!"

The Golden Serpent King's inner demons erupted completely, his body enveloped in billowing black energy as he unleashed all his power in an attempt to fight Zheng Tuo to the death.

however.

Zheng Tuo showed no emotion in his eyes regarding this action.

He raised his hand and waved it, and the Xuanwu Sword appeared in his hand.

hum!
The Xuanwu Sword immediately transformed into a Xuanwu, and together with the White Tiger, they steadily suppressed the Golden Serpent King.

"what!"

Even though the Golden Serpent King kept letting out shrill screams.

Even though he unleashed his full power in an attempt to enhance his combat strength.

But the final result was only one: to be easily suppressed.

Seeing the Golden Serpent King's inner demon so suppressed, Zheng Tuo did not kill it.

The Golden Serpent King is at least a power level that breaks through the barriers, not to mention that it has guarded the Golden Emperor's palace for countless years. Even if it has not made any great contributions, it has certainly worked hard.

Now that he has become the master of the Golden Emperor's palace, he will naturally not let him die easily.

He raised his hand and waved.

Brush brush!
Brush brush!
Brush brush!
Nine golden tablets appeared, surrounding the Golden Serpent King's inner demon. Then, golden Dao patterns appeared on the nine golden tablets, all of which were added to the Golden Serpent King's inner demon's physical body.

"what!"

The Golden Serpent King's inner demon let out a terrifying scream.

"No, no, I have spent countless years finally gaining control of my body, no, I don't want to go back, I don't want to go back, ah!"

Amidst its horrific screams, the Golden Serpent King's inner demons were completely obliterated.

hum!
The Golden Serpent King regained control of the situation.

Seeing the Golden Serpent King restored to its original state, Zheng Tuo raised his hand and summoned back the nine golden tablets.

The Golden Serpent King knew what had just happened, but he was suppressed by his inner demons and powerless to change it.

now.

After he was finally freed, he immediately knelt down and bowed to Zheng Tuo.

"The Golden Serpent King pays homage to its master."

The Golden Serpent King clearly understood that his new master was very powerful.

Even without the Golden Emperor's legacy, he was no match for him.

Looking at the golden serpent king, Zheng Tuo knew exactly what it was thinking.

Because after receiving the Golden Emperor's inheritance, he immediately realized the relationship between the Golden Serpent King and the Golden Emperor.

The two parties have a contractual relationship similar to that between spirit beasts, so he can control the life and death of the Golden Serpent King.

"Golden Serpent King, now that you have regained your senses, please show me around the Golden Imperial Palace."

Zheng Tuo put his hands behind his back, turned around, and looked at the slowly dissipating golden mist behind him.

In the distance, a magnificent complex of golden buildings came into view. (End of Chapter)