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Chapter 325 He also entered the Sword Emperor's Ruins?!

Sure enough, only by obtaining Origin Qi can one break through to the Dou Di realm. As expected of a half-Emperor, the Pure Lotus Demon Saint also noticed the clues!
Only by being in an environment with Origin Qi can one break the shackles of the Dou Di and achieve the final breakthrough!

Gu Yuan's breathing became slightly heavier, and his heart pounded wildly in his chest.

He could sense that the following text would likely reveal more secrets about the Origin Qi!

"In order to break through to the Dou Di realm, the Pure Lotus Demon Saint would definitely go to search for Origin Qi. Even if he fails in the end, he can at least obtain some clues... Otherwise, he wouldn't have left this tomb!"

Gu Yuanqiang suppressed his excitement, his gaze fixed on the rock face, and continued to look down.

"However, although I knew I was missing a crucial item, I couldn't figure out what it was or where to find it. At that moment, I was plunged into deep confusion."

I know full well that working in isolation will never lead to the answer.

So I left the tomb and began to search for the top powers on the continent.

The Pill Alliance, a sacred place of alchemy, boasts profound heritage and extensive knowledge; the Ice Plains Palace, majestically situated in the far north, has a long and ancient lineage; the Absolute Heaven Sword Sect, proving its Dao through the sword, has produced countless sword saints...

I visited them one by one, humbly seeking their advice.

But the result was a huge disappointment to me.

Although the leaders of these forces treated me with great courtesy, when I asked them about the key to the Emperor Realm, they all shook their heads and said they didn't know.

The highest cultivation level among them was only Seven-Star Dou Sheng, far from the Emperor Realm, and they simply could not comprehend the kind of deficiency I was referring to...

Well, it's normal that they don't know since none of their ancestors were Dou Di.

Therefore, I placed my hopes on those ancient imperial clans that possessed the foundation of a Dou Di (Battle Emperor). The Ancient Clan, the Xiao Clan, the Lei Clan, the Yan Clan…

These ancient imperial clans all had Dou Di (Battle Emperor) level experts among their ancestors, and their clan records must contain secrets about the Emperor Realm!
At first, the patriarchs of those imperial clans did not treat me, a Dou Sheng who came from a wandering background, with disdain, and their words were full of arrogance.

But when I revealed the Pure Lotus Demon Flame, their attitude immediately changed, and they became much nicer, all expressing their willingness to consult their clan's records to find the answer for me.

I was so happy! I thought I was finally about to uncover the secrets of the Emperor Realm!

However, the final result was extremely disappointing.

These so-called ancient imperial clans, although their ancestors produced Dou Di, have long lost or deliberately concealed the key information about how to break through to the Emperor Realm over time.

They consulted every available book, but still couldn't give me a clear answer.

These people, who usually hold themselves high and mighty, considering themselves the masters of the continent and enjoying countless resources and esteem, couldn't even pass on such important information. What utter waste!

Upon seeing this, Gu Yuan frowned deeply, his face filled with disappointment, and he almost lost the desire to continue reading.

"What rubbish is this!"

Gu Yuan couldn't help but mutter a curse under his breath, his expression one of annoyance.

He had hoped to find a way out of his predicament from the last words of the Pure Lotus Demon Saint, but after reading for so long, he found nothing except that he had confirmed that "a key element was missing".

Could it be that the last words of the Pure Lotus Demon Saint were really just a meaningless complaint and reminiscence?

Gu Yuan's gaze fell on the unfinished text on the rock wall, and he hesitated. Should he continue reading, or give up now?

He hesitated for a moment, but ultimately decided to continue reading. After all, he had already come this far; if he gave up now, what if there was really important information later? Wouldn't he regret it then?
"I left those imperial clans that were all show and no substance, and placed my last hope on this vast and boundless Dou Qi Continent itself."

Just like when I was young, I embarked on my travels once again.

This time, however, my purpose is no longer to test my skills across the land or seek revenge, but to travel across mountains and rivers to find those ancient relics buried by time!
After Emperor Tuoshe, no Dou Di was born on the Dou Qi Continent. However, in ancient times, Dou Di powerhouses emerged one after another, as numerous as stars in the sky. Perhaps the key to breaking through to the Emperor Realm is hidden among them. Upon seeing this, a bright glimmer suddenly appeared in Gu Yuan's eyes.

The Pure Lotus Demon Saint's guess actually coincided with the truth!

It is precisely because there were too many Dou Di in ancient times that they took away the Origin Qi when they ascended, which is why later cultivators, no matter how talented they are, are ultimately unable to reach the threshold of the Emperor Realm.

Even he only knew this because of that little beast Xiao Jibai. He never expected that the Pure Lotus Demon Saint had already guessed some of it based on his own understanding!

"So, perhaps he really will gain something from this trip?" Gu Yuan couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation.

"The prosperous and magnificent scenery of Zhongzhou, the vast blue waves of the East China Sea, the frigid ice fields of the Arctic, the miasma-filled jungles of the Southern Wilderness... I revisited every beautiful spot on the continent. This journey has lasted for two thousand years."

Two thousand years!
Gu Yuan clicked his tongue inwardly in amazement.

Even for a Dou Sheng powerhouse, two thousand years is by no means a short time.

"In these two thousand years, it seems that I have returned to my youth. Without the pressure of breaking through to the Emperor Realm, without the disturbances of the world, I can be considered carefree."

Although I have gained nothing from searching for ancient ruins during this long period of time, I have not been able to find any secrets related to the Imperial Realm.

But this change in mindset has subtly elevated my cultivation to a higher level.

I've taken another real step closer to that elusive realm of the Emperor...

Half-Emperor, this is my current level.

However, upon achieving this state, I felt neither sorrow nor joy.

The writing on the rock face carried a hint of melancholy.

"I am already invincible, and now I am even more invincible. Without becoming a Dou Di, one is ultimately just an ant..."

The years are like a knife cutting down the genius, and the path to eternal life is full of enchantment.

I remain stunningly beautiful; time seems to have left no trace on my face.

But those old friends who shared drinks with me, those confidantes who treated me with sincerity, and even those enemies who fought alongside me... have all turned into a handful of dust.

Relatives and friends are gone, and true friends are hard to find.

Even if one day one truly becomes an emperor, standing alone atop a mountain, hands behind one's back overlooking all living beings, would one truly be happy?
I don't know the answer.

I can barely bear a thousand years of loneliness, and the endless passage of time would probably drive me mad.

I was disheartened, and my obsession with the Imperial Realm gradually faded away as I searched for it day after day without success.

I have arrived at my final stop... the Northwest Continent.

I just want to see the sunset over the mountains and rivers one more time, and then spend the rest of my life with the little demon.

However, fate always seems to love playing tricks. Just when I had let go of everything and was free of desires, things took a turn for the better!

"Could it be that?!"

Upon seeing this, Gu Yuan's pupils suddenly contracted, and a strong premonition surged into his heart!

In an instant, the image of the ancient ruins in the Black Corner Region, where the ancient sword that reached the heavens was stuck and which exuded a faint imperial aura, flashed into his mind!
"He also entered the Sword Emperor's Ruins?!"

Gu Yuan cried out in shock, his voice echoing violently in the secluded tomb!
(End of this chapter)