The Eastern Emperor of all Heavens did not wish to become a Buddha.

Chapter 97 The Human Emperor's Sword and the Void Scripture

At this point, the enlightenment realm is completely perfected, and Zhong Xu can directly integrate internal and external realms, ascending to the heavens in one step and entering the realm of external scenery.

Moreover, because the inner world has been adjusted to a perfect state and is in perfect harmony with the laws of heaven and earth, and one's own path has been initially confirmed, the cultivation of the outer world realm will not encounter major bottlenecks. As long as one has sufficient understanding of the cultivation method and sufficient resources, one can gradually reach the peak of the outer world realm.

"Back to basics!"

Sensing the changes within himself, Zhong Xu's eyes revealed a hint of understanding, and he gained some insight into the situation at this level.

However, he did not choose to break through directly, but continued to walk towards the stone gate.

Ascending directly to heaven through the nine orifices, where the inner and outer realms converge, one will encounter a heavenly tribulation upon entering the realm of the outer landscape.

This ancient path of the Human Emperor is certainly not a good place to undergo tribulation.

This place is, after all, the place where the Human Emperor forged his sword, representing the original faith and destiny of the human race. Zhong Xu naturally cannot allow the heavenly tribulation to disturb this place.

Moreover, who knows if the heavenly tribulation will actually descend upon this place?

A heavenly tribulation is both a calamity and a destiny; it is both destruction and a blessing. Without experiencing the baptism of a heavenly tribulation, a breakthrough is ultimately not considered complete.

Moreover, Zhong Xu's most important task now is to obtain the Human Emperor Sword. After leaving, he can complete his breakthrough at any time.

With these thoughts racing through his mind, Zhong Xu arrived at the stone gate, stretched out his left hand, placed it on the ancient and weathered stone gate in front of him, and pushed it hard.

The stone door was incredibly heavy, but with his push, it silently opened to the back.

Teng

A golden sea of ​​fire entered Zhong Xu's eyes, with countless flames soaring and occasionally transforming into long snakes and phoenixes that darted about.

The outermost edge of the flames was golden, gradually turning blue-white as you went in. The deeper part was like a bottomless abyss, burning away even Zhong Xu's vision, seemingly capable of incinerating even concepts.

This is where the Human Emperor forged his sword.

Zhong Xu withdrew his gaze and looked at the outer edge of the flames. He saw an arc-shaped platform paved with strange dark gray stones, its jade-like color stretching across the sky and into the sea of ​​fire, extending to an unknown destination.

Dangdang

The moment he stepped onto the platform after entering the stone gate, a distant and deep metallic clang resounded, like the sound of swords, echoing in the sea of ​​fire and reverberating in Zhong Xu's heart.

Besides these, there were shouts of defiance, shouts of refusal to yield, shouts of determination to fight a bloody path for humanity.

In a daze, Zhong Xu seemed to have returned to the end of ancient times, to that time when demons and monsters roamed the land, gods and evil spirits roamed the world, and humans were reduced to food for the dead, living in constant fear.

In this situation, a human stepped forward, forging a longsword and sharpening a precious blade, cutting through thorns and slaying demons, every inch of the road stained with blood, carving out a difficult path for humankind to survive.

In this special state, Zhong Xu slowly walked towards the end of the stone platform. The "Taiyi Golden Chapter" in his body slowly circulated, and the original kingly intent was now mixed with a bit of iron-blooded killing intent, making people's hearts tremble.

As he walked, a scene of the power of all living beings appeared around him, with glimpses of the myriad aspects of human life, resonating with the True Emperor Seal in his hand and stirring the aura of the entire sword-forging platform.

After a while, Zhong Xu stopped and sat cross-legged on the platform. He closed his eyes and calmed his mind, using the aura of the Human Emperor Sword contained in the True Emperor Seal and the changes in his own cultivation technique as a guide to search for the trace of the Human Emperor Sword.

His mind entered a state of clarity, completely merging with the True Emperor Seal in his hand. His consciousness continued to extend, and he seemed to vaguely touch a vast spirituality that could not be described in words, like an endless sea of ​​stars.

However, this spirituality was too profound, seemingly separated from Zhong Xu's consciousness by an infinite distance, and no matter how he explored it, he could not truly reach it.

Time passed slowly, and Zhong Xu's mind grew weary, still unable to truly grasp this hazy and vast spirituality.

'Does the Human Emperor Sword, this peerless weapon from the other side, not recognize me?'

After trying for a long time, there was still no progress. The entire sea of ​​fire remained unchanged, and Zhong Xu's heart sank slightly.

Although he had been prepared, the fact that he couldn't gain the approval of the peerless weapon he was about to obtain still inevitably caused him a sense of disappointment.

'Human Emperor Sword'

Unwilling to give up, Zhong Xu once again activated the transformed "Taiyi Golden Chapter" within his body. The aura of the Kingly Way permeated his entire body. He activated the True Emperor Seal in his hand, drawing upon the wisp of the Human Emperor Sword's aura within it, and tried his best to touch that vast spirituality.

Buzz

The vast and untouchable spirituality seemed to tremble for a moment, but before Zhong Xu could feel joy, it fell silent again.

Seeing this, Zhong Xu pondered for a moment, and the "Eight-Nine Mystic Arts" within his body began to circulate. The ever-changing true meaning emerged, and his inner world constantly adjusted to accommodate the wisp of aura within the True Emperor Seal, so that his own laws and principles aligned with this wisp of aura.

To his disappointment, the spirit didn't even tremble this time, completely ignoring him.

'It seems the simulation of the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts cannot gain the approval of the Human Emperor Sword!'

'That's right, the Human Emperor's Sword is, after all, a peerless weapon from the other shore; how could it be fooled by such a petty trick!'

With this thought in mind, Zhong Xu did not give up. He began to try various methods and activate the various inheritances he had mastered:

"The Demon Buddha's Profound Skill", "The Tathagata's Palm", "The Taiyi Golden Chapter", and "The Eight-Nine Profound Skill".
In the end, Zhong Xu even began to operate the Daoist scriptures and the Void Scripture, constantly trying to touch that vast spirituality, or at least establish a connection.

Unfortunately, no matter how hard he tried, that vast and lofty spirituality remained dormant, untouchable and unmovable, and nothing around him changed.

'Why'

After an unknown amount of time, Zhong Xu sighed inwardly, realizing that he probably wouldn't be able to gain the approval of this peerless being from the other side and obtain this unparalleled divine weapon.

Although he was somewhat disappointed, it didn't affect his mood too much.

He had foreseen this all along; now it's simply become a reality. If I gain it, I'm fortunate; if I lose it, it's fate!
Shaking his head, Zhong Xu prepared to give up.

Buzz

But at that moment, Zhong Xu vaguely felt that the spiritual energy tremble once again.

"Huh?"

He was slightly taken aback, and his mind sank into his body, discovering that it was the true meaning of the "Void Scripture" that had triggered this vast spirituality.

'The Sutra of Emptiness?'

Feeling this, Zhong Xu was filled with confusion.

What the hell?

The Void Scripture is neither a legacy of this world nor a cultivation method of humanity, so how could it have caused a stir with the Human Emperor Sword?

However, although he didn't know why, the fact that there was a reaction was a good thing. Zhong Xu immediately activated the Void Scripture with all his might. His whole body was hazy, and it was as if hidden doors were opening inside his body, with an ancient and mysterious mirror at the deepest part.

Buzz

The Emperor's Sword's spirituality trembled again, but it carried a hint of doubt and did not truly connect with Zhong Xu's consciousness.

'this'

A series of questions arose in Zhong Xu's mind. Just then, a deep and clear bell sound suddenly rang out from the depths of his soul, as if it came from beyond time.

thud

As the melodious bells rang out, as if a sudden inspiration struck, Zhong Xu's mind conjured up images of the dark turmoil of the universe, the tragic plight of all living beings, and the life of the Void Emperor who protected all living beings.

These messages, as if they were tangible, flowed through Zhong Xu's mind, allowing him to finally touch that vast and majestic spirituality.

Buzz

In an instant, Zhong Xu's vision changed. Almost instinctively, his mind began to rise, and he saw a tall, slender figure with double pupils.

He wore a simple black robe and a wooden hairpin, exuding an indescribable air of grandeur.

He wasn't wearing imperial robes or a crown, but just standing there, he exuded an aura of majestic authority.

Human Emperor!

This figure was none other than the Human Emperor, the only human in all the heavens to reach the other shore, and one who had gradually transcended the sea of ​​suffering and ascended to the other shore from a time of weakness.

Buzz

The moment his eyes met those of the figure, Zhong Xu's gaze shifted slightly, and a ray of humanity shone deep within his eyes.

The brilliance of humanity shines brightly and dazzlingly, illuminating all the heavens throughout the ages, within which stands a sacred yet illusory paradise of humanity.

In the Heaven of Humanity, there is no Nine Heavens Realm that sits high above all the heavens, nor is there the Nine Netherworlds that are the abode of demons; there is only the path of eternal existence that belongs exclusively to the human race.

This paradise of humanity is the center of all the heavens and myriad realms, an eternal true realm belonging exclusively to the human race.

This is the path of the Human Emperor, and also the trace he left in the Human Emperor's Sword.

The moment the thought crossed his mind, Zhong Xu's attention returned instantly, and he felt a sudden weight in his hand.

He looked down and found a thin, strip-shaped object in his hand, like a piece of rusty scrap iron covered with randomly scribbled patterns.

However, upon seeing this thin, strip-shaped object, a hint of indescribable surprise appeared in Zhong Xu's eyes.

The Emperor's Sword!
This object, which looks like scrap metal, is the legendary Peerless Sword of the Other Shore, known as the number one sword of the Human Emperor among all the heavens.

At this moment, Zhong Xu felt a sense of surprise and delight, as if a new vista had opened up before him. He never expected that the Void Scripture and the Void Emperor could attract the attention of this peerless treasure from the other shore, allowing him to obtain it.

With this in mind, Zhong Xu activated his internal energy cultivation technique and probed his mind into the Emperor Sword in his hand, attempting to establish a connection with this peerless weapon from the other side.

But what happened next left him stunned.

No matter how hard he tried, the thin, strip-shaped object in his hand was like a piece of scrap metal, showing no reaction whatsoever.

'Strange, could this not be the Emperor's Sword? But something doesn't make sense!'

Zhong Xu picked it up and waved it around, then looked it over from head to toe. It looked like a piece of scrap metal, as if the Human Emperor's Way that he had previously comprehended was just an illusion.

After thinking for a moment, Zhong Xu circulated the Void Scripture again, focusing his mind on the thin strip in his hand, but still there was no reaction.

In the following days, Zhong Xu tried various methods, but no matter how hard he tried, the thin strip of material did not react at all, as if it were just a piece of scrap metal in his hand.

Finally, seemingly annoyed by Zhong Xu's harassment, a golden light suddenly appeared from the thin strip and merged into his brow.

Then, the thin, strip-shaped object broke free from his palm and entered his Sea of ​​Wheels Secret Realm, landing in the center of the Sea of ​​Wheels Secret Realm, pushing aside the fragments of the Eastern Emperor Bell, the Chaos Green Lotus, and his natal treasure.

Zhong Xu was completely absorbed in his thoughts, as countless words flowed through his mind, transforming into a brand new inheritance:

The Golden Book of the Human Emperor!
(End of this chapter)