Simultaneous travel: My sons all have the qualities of an emperor

Chapter 449 The World of Emperors, Ruthless Yet Reluctant

"Escort! Escort!"

Han Shizhong and the others stared in disbelief at the scene before them.

Do gods and immortals really exist?

Then, the group of elite soldiers and generals looked fierce. Even if there were gods or immortals, they could not harm their emperor. At the very least, they would fight to the death in front of their emperor!

So, the soldiers surged forward like a flood, standing one by one in front of Zhao Jiu.

Gu Ming watched this scene with admiration in his eyes and said, "Odd changes, even remains the same."

Zhao Jiu instinctively replied, "The sign indicates the quadrant."

“Not bad, young man, I admire you and am willing to give you a great opportunity.”

Zhao Jiu: "Huh?"

Two months later, Zhao Jiu single-handedly wiped out the enemies from all sides, and the regret of history was no longer present. Later generations bestowed upon him the title of Emperor Shenwu of Song.

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The World of Emperors.

Xuanming Yuan Realm.

Gu Ming and his son Jiang Nan are asking the Heavenly Demon Lord and the young man in yellow to forge the divine metal they have collected into a star core.

The plan is to use this star core to protect all living beings in the Xuanming Yuan Realm when the Guangwu Era Calamity arrives.

Although Zhan Tian Demon Lord and the young man in yellow robes were puzzled, they agreed because of the help they received from Gu Ming and Jiang Nan.

The last three-inch square gold bead flew into Jiangnan's brow.

Jiang Nan was overjoyed. He thanked them first, then asked, "I have another matter to ask you two to help me eliminate someone."

Gu Ming remained calm, knowing full well what his son was doing—it was on behalf of Xi Yingqing of the Xuantian Holy Sect.

After all, the father and son had been cared for by the Xuan Tian Holy Sect for a long time, and such kindness was greater than the heavens.

Xi Yingqing was the leader of the Xuantian Holy Sect. He was exceptionally talented and had extraordinary abilities, but he was regarded as a whetstone for his godhood by the number one expert in the Xuanming Yuan Realm, the Grand Ancestor, and was destined to only suffer defeat and death.

Upon reading this, Gu Ming sighed softly. Although he knew the truth, he was also in a difficult position. His current level of cultivation was weaker than his son's. If he rashly interfered and showed off his knowledge of divination, he would be courting death.

There's nothing we can do; without a cheat code, we're helpless. We know everything, yet we dare not make any rash changes, fearing that our butterfly effect might destroy the future Primordial Great Luo Heaven.

The young man in the yellow robe frowned: "You helped me once, and I helped you once. We have nothing more to do with each other. As immortals, we should not be entangled in karma!"

After saying that, the young man in the yellow shirt left.

The Demon Lord Zhan Tian hesitated for a moment, then smiled and said, "I am not an immortal, so I am not afraid of getting entangled in karma. If you have something to say, feel free to tell me."

Jiangnan was overjoyed and explained the whole story.

The War God Demon Lord laughed loudly: "I wondered what was going on. So that's how it is. Becoming a god is not difficult. There are sealing methods in the Xuanming Yuan Realm, so it is not easy to become a god. If the Emperor wants to become a god, why not go to other worlds? Why be confined to one place?"

Young friend, this matter is resolved. I'm leaving now.

After saying that, the War God Demon Lord also disappeared.

Jiangnan, who was standing to the side, seemed to be deep in thought, and said happily:

"Father, the Supreme Emperor has mastered the Heavenly Book of Forgetfulness of Emotions and has reached the point where he is beyond emotion. Becoming a god is his only goal. If he knew this, he might give up the battle with the sect leader."

Gu Ming shook his head and said, "They may not be unaware of this. The Supreme Emperor has been invincible in the Xuanming Yuan Realm for thousands of years. How could he not know the secrets?"

Jiangnan was taken aback upon hearing this: "What if the sect leader were to go to another world, become a god, and then return to fight the Supreme Emperor?"

"The Emperor is ruthless and rational to the extreme. A person like him would only want to reach the top. He will not give the sect leader a chance to leave, and Xi Yingqing will not abandon everything in the Xuan Tian Holy Sect."

Upon hearing this, Jiangnan fell silent, feeling that the road ahead was uncertain.

Both father and son sighed, and then walked on the World Bridge, intending to return to the Xuanming Yuan Realm.

About ten days later, two pillars of blood energy, resembling crimson pillars, were seen standing tall beyond the clouds on the main star of the Yuan Realm.

Just by sensing their vital energy, one can tell that the two are not much inferior to gods and demons; mortal bodies, yet comparable to gods!

Upon seeing this, Jiangnan couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.

This was a battle between the two strongest beings in the Xuanming Yuan Realm. Although it could not compare to what he had seen and heard outside the realm, it was even more breathtaking.

One is a legend who has reigned supreme on the throne for over a thousand years with no rivals, and the other is a young master of unparalleled talent, the youngest leader of the world.

At this moment, inside the Xuan Tian Sacred Sect.

Xi Yingqing had emerged from seclusion, his gaze devoid of color, simply gazing quietly at his son in the cradle.

The sect leader's wife, Mu Wanqing, walked over and said gently, "You've finally decided to look at your child and stop cultivating."

Then, the headmaster's wife excitedly asked, "What name do you think I should give my child...?"

As she was speaking, she looked up at Xi Yingqing and suddenly froze.

Xi Yingqing's gaze, which was originally gentle and warm, and filled with affection when he looked at her, was now empty.

Mu Wanqing felt flustered. She had only ever seen that look in her father's eyes before, on the day the Emperor killed his wife.

That day, her mother collapsed in front of her, but her father was laughing.

"My mental state is now completely flawless."

Now, the nightmare has returned!
"Wanqing, what are you doing?"

Xi Yingqing wore a gentle smile, her voice possessing endless charm.

"No, no, no!"

Mu Wanqing let out a terrified cry, hugged the child in the cradle, turned and ran away, not daring to linger for a moment, for fear that the events of that year would repeat themselves.

Xi Yingqing just watched, quietly watching, her eyes filled with boundless tenderness once again, as if she wanted to forever etch the image of the mother and son into her heart.

Each stroke is as precise as if carved with a knife.

After a long pause, Xi Yingqing said, "You're back."

Standing outside Xi Yingqing, Gu Mingjiangnan felt a sense of tragic grandeur, as both father and son remained silent.

"Yes, we're back."

Jiang Nan said, "The sect leader's wife is beginning to fear you."

Xi Yingqing smiled and said, "I cannot let my mind be disturbed. Given that my magical power is no match for the Emperor, I must not let my mind be disturbed. If it is disturbed, I will have no chance of winning."

Jiang Nan frowned, then said, "With my father and I in charge of the Xuan Tian Holy Sect, you have no worries."

But then, Xi Yingqing's eyes turned red and her body trembled slightly.

"I want Wanqing not to think of me or follow me after I leave. I hope she can grow up with the children, so I have to hurt her. I can't rest easy if I don't hurt her heart."

Then tears streamed down Xi Yingqing's face: "Now she's afraid of me, and she's left with the child. I can go to war with peace of mind now." You have not betrayed me, and I will not betray you.

Now that I have wronged you and forgotten our love, you don't have to die with me.

This is a gentleness unique to the sect leader.

Gu Ming sighed, knowing that someone like Xi Yingqing had no fear of death; he was simply too emotional, while the Emperor was ruthless, and Xi Yingqing was extremely emotional.

As expected, Jiangnan noticed something was amiss: "You haven't cultivated the Xuandu Forgetfulness Heavenly Book."

Xi Yingqing was filled with boundless emotions. Looking at every blade of grass and every tree in the Xuantian Sacred Sect, he recalled the face in his heart, and a tender smile appeared on his face:
"Yes, how could I bear to abandon the cultivation of the Forgetfulness Technique? How could I abandon the Holy Sect? How could I bear to abandon this land?"

"Gentlemen, the Xuan Tian Holy Sect is entrusting this to you."

Both father and son nodded, and then revealed the secret of the Xuanming Yuan Realm. Sure enough, Xi Yingqing knew it, but the Emperor Taihuang also knew it.

"Why don't you, Sect Leader, go and avoid this place, and become a god in another realm?"

"There's no way to avoid it, so there's no need to avoid it anymore."

"Take a step back and the sea and sky will broaden."

“I will not retreat. There is no way to avoid a conflict between me and the Emperor. Even if he does not come to me, I will still seek him out for a battle to avenge my master.”

As he spoke, Xi Yingqing took out a challenge letter, wanting Jiang Nan to challenge him. Jiang Nan flew to the Tai Xuan Holy Sect to challenge Xi Yingqing.

At this moment, only Xi Yingqing and Gu Ming remain here.

Gu Ming said gently, "Fellow Daoist, there's no need to worry, everything will be alright."

Xi Yingqing nodded in agreement: "I am not without a chance of winning. My Unyielding Heavenly Skill may not be weaker than the Supreme Emperor's Mysterious Capital Forgetfulness Heavenly Book."

Gu Ming smiled but remained silent. How could he say that the defeat was only temporary, and that even if Xi Yingqing's soul was scattered, Jiangnan would eventually pull her out of hell?

At this moment, within the Tai Xuan Holy Sect.

When Jiangnan came to deliver a challenge, it aroused the righteous indignation of the elders and disciples of the Tai Xuan Holy Sect, who all attacked Jiangnan.

But who is Jiangnan? He is unparalleled in his demeanor, and no one, young or old, can withstand a single blow from him.

The vast Tai Xuan Holy Sect had no one who could rival Jiang Nan.

At this moment, the Emperor Taihuang made his move, presenting a challenge and marveling at the charm of Jiangnan.

“The Xuan Tian Holy Sect is so enviable; you will surely become another Xi Yingqing in the future.”

Jiang Nan also smiled and said, "It's a pity that the Tai Xuan Holy Sect doesn't have a second Tai Huang."

The Emperor smiled and said, "One Emperor is enough. After Xi Yingqing dies, you may become my second whetstone."

Upon hearing this, countless eyes lit up with wonder. The Supreme Emperor had reigned over this realm for over a thousand years and was the number one person in the world. For the Supreme Emperor to say such a thing was enough to demonstrate just how astonishing Jiangnan's talent was.

Jiang Nan also felt the pressure. After bowing, he calmly left.

At this time, both the Xuantian Holy Sect and the Taixuan Holy Sect were preparing for the decisive battle three days later. The current sect leaders resigned from their posts and made arrangements for their affairs.

Three days later, regardless of victory or defeat, life or death, they will not return.

Three days passed quickly. During those three days, Xi Yingqing continued to cultivate, not letting go of any chance of victory. Only at the very end did she emerge.

He and Gu Ming traveled together, covering every inch of the Xuan Tian Holy Sect's land, finally stopping in front of the Cuiyun Palace. Inside the palace was a woman, Mu Wanqing, holding his child.

A deep sense of reluctance emanated from Xi Yingqing.

If the Emperor Taihuang wanted to reach the highest level and become a god through ruthlessness, then Xi Yingqing wanted to keep everything around her and protect it all.

Finally, Xi Yingqing turned and left, the closer she got to the Xuan Tian Holy Sect, the stronger her reluctance to leave became.

This feeling and emotion transformed him, making his fighting spirit grow stronger and stronger. This reluctance to part was his path, his everything!
Gradually, this fighting spirit soared to the heavens, causing one celestial palace after another to rise behind Xi Yingqing. The eight celestial palaces were connected together, like a vast heavenly court, suppressing everything in the world.

At this moment, within the Heavenly Palace, gods and demons roared: "War!"

Then, in the vast expanse of space, the Emperor Taihuang was already waiting. He looked at Xi Yingqing with a smile and said, "You have not disappointed me. You may fight me."

The moment the two met, their auras began to rise steadily until they became a torrent, enough to crush everything in the Xuanming Yuan Realm except for the two of them.

This is a battle between the strongest man in a thousand years and the most talented man of our time.

The two clashed, shattering countless stars, before they made their move.

Without using any supernatural powers, just a single palm strike, yet it seemed to encompass everything, containing all of things within that palm.

This is a transcendent realm, a realm that no one hidden in the shadows, including Jiangnan Gu Ming, can reach or comprehend.

The two men were separated by more than 100,000 miles between their palms, with a small star in between that was tens of thousands of miles in size.

But the two did not avoid it, facing each other amidst the stars. The next moment, their palms parted, and the stars were compressed to a size of about ten feet.

Such power and such supernatural abilities are truly astonishing.

Jiang Nan said from the side, "The Grand Ancestor is even better. The Sect Leader's palm power has leaked out. It's a pity that the Sect Leader lacks time. If the Sect Leader were given another ten years, the Grand Ancestor would definitely be no match for him."

Gu Ming nodded and sighed, "Time waits for no one."

Jiang Nan remained silent. Yes, he couldn't help but recall what the Emperor Taihuang had said three days ago when he visited the Tai Xuan Holy Sect: if the sect leader died, he would be the next whetstone.

The two then clashed repeatedly in the void, causing the sun and moon to lose their light, the world to darken, and an omen of world destruction to appear.

Fortunately, this battle took place in the void; if it had occurred in the Xuanming Yuan Realm, the entire world would likely have been destroyed.

Countless hidden experts watched with trepidation, realizing that if they were in the midst of the battle, they would likely be killed by the aftershocks of the two combatants.

The two were completely absorbed in their battle, and the Emperor even frowned slightly: "Xi Yingqing, is that all you've got? If so, don't blame me for killing you!"

Xi Yingqing let out a loud roar, and three avatars appeared behind him, each with the same imposing aura.

The Emperor Taihuang laughed heartily, finally feeling the pressure. Purple energy burst forth from his head, transforming into black and yellow hues, and then into three incarnations, facing Xi Yingqing.

The two continued their fierce battle, and Xi Yingqing was temporarily unable to defeat the Emperor. The battle became more and more intense, and Xi Yingqing continued to advance under the pressure.

Combat strength, realm, and comprehension are improving at an incredibly rapid pace.

Below the gods, the two of them are the most outstanding. Therefore, they were only exploring the path ahead on their own. Now, with pressure, they can unleash their own Dao and explore the path ahead, making their cultivation even more profound.

However, Xi Yingqing still suffered a loss. The Supreme Emperor was always a realm higher than him, which meant that if he continued to improve in this endless way, the Supreme Emperor would become a god before him.

Once someone becomes a god, their strength will undergo a dramatic transformation, especially someone with the profound foundation of the Supreme Emperor. At that time, Xi Yingqing will undoubtedly die.

As expected, after the two unleashed another powerful attack, they each retreated thousands of miles.

Then, a strange tremor suddenly came from the Emperor's body.

That's the aura of a god!
The Emperor is going to become a god!
Xi Yingqing's time to die has come!
Then the Emperor Tai made his move, and with a single palm strike, Xi Yingqing was struck as if by lightning, his body shattered, and his defeat was obvious.

(End of this chapter)