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The Book of Life and Death?
what is that?
Ji Xiu frowned slightly, his divine sense looking down at the red-bearded Heavenly King, whose expression could no longer be concealed, and he was somewhat puzzled.

Could it be something like those Dao talismans, capable of causing the 'Primordial Dao Talisman' to undergo a transformation, and right here on the Red-Bearded Heavenly King, who served as a vanguard for the [Divine Path] and [Immortal Path] in attacking Jiangyin Prefecture?
Thinking of this, and not wanting the enemy to gain any advantage, Ji Xiu naturally didn't hold back. The next moment, a thought struck him, and he activated the Primordial Dao Talisman:

"Absorb!"

Although I don't know the specific details.

But it is plundering from the enemy
Ji Xiu naturally felt no psychological burden whatsoever.

And visible to the naked eye.

As soon as he had this thought, a sudden burst of light appeared within the Beicang Marquis's residence, drawing upon spiritual energy and transforming into yin and yang colors, as if there were something...
Majestic, ancient, and boundless, it determines dawn and dusk, seemingly able to isolate the aura of life, death, and lifespan, appearing suddenly in an instant as if life and death were taken away!
The moment this aura appeared
Everyone in the mansion, regardless of their cultivation level, status, or social standing—whether they were kings, generals, or commoners—felt a stirring in their hearts.

Even if it means getting your account banned!

Or perhaps a ghost immortal or a heavenly king!
not excluded!

This is a tremor that transcends fate and originates from the very nature of a living being.

Those who followed Ji Xiu closely, watching him charge into Jiangyin and annihilate the divine armored soldiers as if they were nothing, included Qi Nanke, the Daoist of Zhenwu Mountain, and Xu Longxiang, who remained calm and composed.
Finally, for the first time, his expression changed, becoming somewhat solemn.

The latter's muscles and bones throbbed, his internal organs pounded like drums, and the majestic image of a dragon and elephant suddenly appeared on his shoulders. He moved with the speed of an arrow released from a bow, his face taut and tense.

"Ji boy, come back here!"

"This is."

Xu Longxiang was unaware of the background of this incident, but he understood that this abrupt interlude was far more difficult to deal with than the Red-Bearded Heavenly King, whose background and strength could be discerned at a glance.

Qi Nanke, however, remained solemn. He first listened to the words of the Crimson-Bearded Heavenly King, then observed the current situation. Without changing his expression, he gave Ji Xiu a deep look and murmured softly:

"【Black Emperor】."

The situation escalated rapidly.

Visibly, the Yin and Yang energies appeared and then, like threads, strung together and headed straight for Ji Xiu!

Xu Longxiang, standing on one side like a giant tower, with his sharp eyes already poised to strike, roared angrily upon seeing this inexplicable scene and slapped down with his large, fan-like hand!

Even when a martial arts master unleashed a furious attack, it could not shake or affect the Yin-Yang Life and Death Qi in the slightest.

The two are like two distinct lines that do not interfere with each other.

The surging martial arts energy, along with true qi, immediately pierced through, causing dust to fly and the earth to shake, leaving a deep palm print on the surface of the mansion!
at the same time.

The black and white, seemingly carrying the destiny of life and death, were like a large, interwoven net of silk threads, entangling Ji Xiu's entire body!

His shout drew the attention of those around him, all showing signs of tension. However, no unusual phenomena occurred immediately; instead,...
Behind Ji Xiu, a 'treasure image' vaguely emerged, which highlighted a figure whose face was obscured, but whose skin was as white as porcelain, whose radiance was as clear as the moon, and whose handsome appearance was unparalleled.

Not only that.

His full head of black hair flew around, tied with a nine-dragon crown, and his clothes were embroidered with black, white and dark colors.

One of the two large hands held an ancient and mysterious book, on which the words "life and death" were recorded, while the other hand seemed to hold a brocade jade scroll, in which the words "divine edict" could be vaguely seen.

The figure appeared for only a moment before vanishing like incense, as if this meager offering was insufficient to sustain such a precious appearance for long.

And its scattered specks of life and death light, yin and yang colors
Everything was absorbed and completely drained by Ji Xiu's body, as if a transformation had taken place, making his skin instantly turn as smooth as porcelain, covered with a layer of Yin-Yang immortal molting.
This scene.

The Red-Bearded Heavenly King's pupils constricted repeatedly.

In a daze, the Crimson-Bearded Heavenly King sensed the unease he had felt earlier, and seemed to finally understand why that powerful deity, who now called himself Heavenly Venerable and was once known as the 'Divine God of Vast Law and Thunder,' was so persistent.

The tiny link to the so-called "Book of Life and Death" that had involuntarily detached from his soul was merely an extremely insignificant wisp.

It was a method left to him by that former saint, now the Heavenly Venerable, so that he could select the person he needed to find from among the Great Mysterious People who had entered Zhonghuang at that time.

Previously, when the Red-Bearded Heavenly King attacked Jiangyin, he had tried his best to search for it, but to no avail.

Until now
He finally found the person he was destined to meet.

But by a twist of fate, he seemed to be given some extraordinary opportunity, and...
Looking at Xu Longxiang, who had suddenly attacked with an inexplicably fierce martial arts aura, and Qi Nanke beside him, Zhao Baijing of Zhenwu Mountain...
The phantom image of the Crimson-Bearded Heavenly King trembled violently.

Where on earth did this kid, who claims to be a disciple of Wang Xuanyang of the Heavenly Blade lineage, come from?
That old man Wang Xuanyang is now trapped on Jin'ao Island, and the Xuanfu Sect is personally putting a lot of effort into keeping an eye on him, seemingly searching for something.

The Crimson-Bearded Heavenly King was pleased with this outcome and even invited a divine lord appointed by Guangfa Ganglei to personally oversee the operation. Now, the area is completely surrounded.

I originally thought that he must be this kid's only backer.

结果
The real den of dragons and tigers in Jiangyin Prefecture is not Jin'ao Island, but rather right beside this kid!

A seemingly unassuming and unassuming figure, yet once he makes a move, he becomes a martial arts giant!
So what kind of cultivation must the person beside him, who can sit on equal footing with him and remain calm and composed, possess?
Thinking of this, the Red-Bearded Heavenly King was already terrified.

His original intention to use this divine soul to capture it directly and then present it to that Heavenly Venerable to claim this tremendous merit was instantly dispelled.
Immediately following, without hesitation, he used the connection established with the 'Guangfa Ganglei Tianzun' to send a telepathic message!

"The Red-Bearded One respectfully requests the 'Great Law Thunder Celestial Venerable' to declare that he has already found someone in the Great Xuan Human Realm, within Jiangyin Prefecture, who has established a connection with that energy, but this person is protected by a martial arts giant. He begs the Celestial Venerable to make a judgment!"

Zhonghuangtian!
Guangfa Ganglei Palace.

Lightning flashed across the sky, shimmering in the clear air, and majestic power enveloped everything. At this moment, the two 'Celestial Venerables' faced each other.

among them.

The one in charge of the Thunder Department, known as 'Hong Tianzun', is an existence that has existed since ancient times. He spoke to his former subordinate with a tone of dissuasion.

As a result, after being appointed by Zhonghuang Taiyi's thought and becoming Guangfa Ganglei Tianzun, this newly promoted acting Tianzun simply wouldn't listen to reason.

He only sneered, assuming that the old leader was afraid that he would take his position.

Just then.

Within the Great Xuan Heaven, the divine sense of the Crimson-Bearded Heavenly King was transmitted, and after observing it with his eyes closed for a moment, he was overjoyed:
"Lord Hong, stop trying to dissuade me. You're hindering me from sharing His Majesty Taiyi's burdens. Please leave immediately!"

After saying this, he laughed heartily and immediately drafted a letter from the Celestial Venerable, making no attempt to conceal the news of the person he had already established a connection with through the [Book of Life and Death].
Immediately report to the Divine Court, so that His Majesty the Supreme One of the Central Yellow Emperor may know!

This scene, observed by the revered Hong Tianzun seated in the divine palace, was met with a calm gaze:
"Are you sure you really found it?"

His gaze held a scrutinizing quality, while Guangfa Ganglei Tianzun was anything but polite:

"Of course, it can be connected to the wisp of energy bestowed by His Majesty the Supreme One of the Central Yellow Emperor. How could this be false?"

"Not only that, my servant also reported that after that person obtained his destiny, a phantom image even appeared behind him, holding a book in his left hand and a signboard in his right, dressed in noble clothes and handsome beyond compare."

"Though it only lasted for a moment, it made him tremble and almost collapse!" "If it were an ordinary person, how could they have put a ghost immortal, whose title is comparable to a god, in such a predicament?"

After saying that, he was about to close the door and refuse guests. He used the chess piece that had been planted in the Great Mystery in advance to suddenly descend with his divine sense, steal the sky and change the sun, and capture the boy!

Upon hearing this, the Thunder God 'Hong Tianzun' remained silent and left the palace. He then descended from the Central Yellow Divine Court, which governs the heavens and commands the eight departments, and headed straight for the earth.

He traversed the azure sky, crossing rivers and mountains as if walking on flat ground, and finally arrived at a sacred palace on earth, where gold and purple exuded an aura of nobility.

Upon entering, one sees several people sitting upright on prayer mats, dressed in casual clothes, their faces obscured, their eyes closed as they rest.

Upon seeing the newcomer, someone opened their eyes, and a divine voice rang out:
"Lei Hong, is what you say absolutely true?"

Hong Tianzun, known as 'Lei Hong', looked around and nodded:

"That junior from the Thunder Department has had incredible luck. I believe what he said is not fabricated, and the one from the Central Yellow Divine Court has also bestowed upon him the authority of a false Heavenly Venerable."

"It should be true."

As he spoke, he recounted the events that had just occurred in great detail.

"Holding the Book of Life and Death in one hand and the Edict of Gods in the other, controlling the Nine Netherworlds below and establishing the fundamental principles of Heaven and Earth above, this is none other than His Majesty the Black Emperor, who rose up in rebellion against the Heavenly Emperor of the Dao Court at the end of ancient times!"

As they listened, when Hong Tianzun spoke of the image of that precious statue appearing, a powerful figure in the audience suddenly burst into tears.

"The ancient Daoist court viewed the Nine Heavens as straw dogs, and the Dao of Immortality, the Dao of Gods, the Dao of Buddhism, and the Dao of Martial Arts were all considered waste and mere resources. At that time, the world was like a sea of ​​suffering, from which there was no escape."

"At that time, Zhonghuangtian was not called this. It was a disaster area under the rule of the Dao Court. The law was all-encompassing, and those who were not born in the beginning were destined for their fate in this life."

"If it weren't for the Black Emperor being born with the power to 'strip' and 'grant titles,' rising through the ranks to unite the heavens and lead us, how could we have such a revered position today?"

"But these former lords of the heavens can only share hardship, not wealth!"

"After the collapse of the ancient Dao Court, the Heavenly Emperor disappeared without a trace. The Crown Prince led the remnants into the Abyss, becoming a human-demon and falling into the [Demon Path]. The dragons of the heavens are leaderless, and a new emperor must be established to ascend the throne and restore order!"

However

"That Venerable One of Mount Ling, the Lord of the Immortal Path, was unwilling to be controlled by others for his own selfish reasons. He took the lead in launching an attack, causing the Black Emperor's [Book of Life and Death] to be shattered and the [Imperial Decree List] to be stolen by villains!"

These words immediately resonated with those powerful deities who remembered the previous dynasty and who outwardly complied with but inwardly defied the Central Yellow Divine Court.

They all rose up in rebellion together back then. The Black Emperor skillfully maneuvered and single-handedly resisted the Daoist court's suppression, which led to his later position of honor. He was truly the one everyone hoped for.

But you stole the fruit from Huang Taiyi and bowed down to many Daoist masters as their dogs before you could finally become a master today.
Even now, having finally made it to the top, no one dares to mention the humiliation he suffered, and he enjoys a prestigious position and unparalleled strength.

But with such a dark history laid bare, how can one expect people to be convinced?
"Regardless of whether the news is true or false, whether it is Zhonghuang Taiyi testing us or the Black Emperor truly revealing himself."

"This trip."

"Someone has to go through all of this."

The various deities exchanged glances, then pondered for a long time before uttering the same sentence:
"It is said that the Black Emperor's divine weapon was hidden in Kunlun back then, but whether it is true or not is unknown."

"But back in the era of the Black Emperor, Kunlun held an extremely high position, being one of the emperors granted imperial authority and possessing the title of Emperor. This position has remained unchanged to this day, which is both logical and reasonable."

"Kunlun, we must go there!"

They all turned their gazes toward him.

A man on the left, dressed in a blue robe and with his hair tied up with a bamboo hairpin, nodded at the opportune moment.

"good."

[The recipient of the ordination receives a wisp of spiritual energy from the 'Book of Life and Death,' and undergoes a cleansing of their physical body by the yin and yang energies of life and death, opening their great orifices and beginning a new transformation!]

[The progress of the "Nine Dragons and Nine Elephants Suppressing Prison Mystic Art" for the conferring master has been increased.]

In Jiangyin Prefecture.

Ji Xiu, who was completely unaware of the underlying causes and secrets, only felt that he had originally undergone six transformations and reached the fifth limit, so his recent efforts to refine his physical body had yielded almost no progress in his cultivation.
There has been growth once again!
The moment the image of the Black Emperor behind him was absorbed into his skin, the original bottleneck was instantly broken through!
[Nine Dragons and Nine Elephants Prison Suppression Technique: (747/900)!]

Until the predetermined cycle of seven transformations is broken.

Then he successfully enabled Ji Xiu to surpass all those who had practiced this 'mysterious skill' in the past two hundred years.

He embarked on the path of emulating his master Xu Longxiang's elder brother, Xu Baxian, the previous generation's True Martial Daoist and the leader of the Young Dragon Stele!

However, before he could fully comprehend its mysteries, the scorching gaze and impolite words of the Red-Bearded Heavenly King already made him feel displeased.

He immediately looked around and saw his grandmaster Xu Longxiang with worried eyes, as well as his senior brother Qi Nanke. Knowing what they were thinking, he immediately spoke:
"Grandmaster, senior brother, please don't worry, I'm perfectly fine."

"Not only that."

"That mysterious light of life and death, whose origin is unknown, has prompted me to further refine my flawless true skill. Now I have broken through the seventh transformation and am handling it with ease, directly catching up with my Grandmaster Ba Xian!"

"At this rate, if we can obtain the 'True Dragon Blood' from the Eastern Canghai Sea Lord's Palace..."

"The limits of the physical body, giving rise to the aura of a dragon and tiger, are just around the corner!"

Hearing Ji Xiu's confident words, his raised eyebrows, and his calm demeanor, as well as the fact that his spirit was completely unaffected, she was astonished.
Xu Longxiang finally breathed a sigh of relief and was about to say something when he heard:

"The leader of this Hun Tian Clan is causing widespread suffering and death throughout Jiangyin Prefecture. Even a mere divine thought is barking incessantly, which is very annoying."

"We beg our master to take action and destroy and drive them away!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Longxiang glanced at the Red-Bearded Heavenly King to the side, almost forgetting about this matter. He snorted coldly and strode away.

Upon witnessing that mountain-like pressure, the Crimson-Bearded Heavenly King's divine avatar gritted its teeth and spoke:
"Martial arts giant, do you know that the person beside you was personally requested by a Celestial Venerable? If you offer him up, you can be assured of your safety."

boom!
Before he could finish speaking, Xu Longxiang ruthlessly shattered his thoughts into dust, which vanished into the vacuum!
If his true form weren't absent, with the Red-Bearded Heavenly King's cultivation level alone, he would probably have been defeated and sunk to the ground in less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn before facing Xu Longxiang, a genuine behemoth!

This scene shocked everyone in the Marquis's residence.

Just when those powerful figures and leaders of various schools of thought were already wavering, filled with anxiety and fear of impending purges, were trembling with fear...
Ji Xiu had already ignored them. He simply walked up to the woman whose slender hands were resting on her knees, who had been quietly smiling at him.

He knelt on one knee, supporting himself on the side of the black iron wheelchair, looking directly into its eyes, then smiled and took out a jade box, speaking softly:
"I have successfully completed my mission."

The moment the jade box was opened and the celestial medicine appeared.
The woman's eyelashes trembled slightly.

A drop of something cool seemed to splash onto the back of Ji Xiu's hand. (End of Chapter)