Is there any hope for me, who proposed to the world-destroying empress at the very beginning?

But with Su Liang, he could only vaguely sense something, which was probably the reason why Su Liang was able to come here.

Gu Jiang shook his head, putting aside the complicated emotions in his heart. He realized that thinking so much was completely useless.

He now understood why his deceased self had sent Su Liang here, and why he was able to see through the fog of time at this crucial moment.

Gu Jiang looked up and said seriously:

"Junior brother? No! Su Liang, you must be undergoing my final test after my death."

The requirements for passing the test were designed by me, so I quickly figured out what they were. I already understood your abilities when I was young. I just want to ask you one question here, Su Liang!

Are you willing? Are you willing to be a pioneer of this era?

Are you willing to become a guardian of darkness?

Su Liang closed his eyes, the blood moon's imagery still echoing vividly. This era was like a true hell on earth, where humans cowered and monsters roamed freely, the entire world shrouded in a blood-red sky.

Here, Su Liang saw absolutely no hope in the people; they were merely followers of the Great Emperor.

They were sheltered from the world, and Su Liang could see their confusion about the future and their fear of the world, but...

"So what? Now that I'm here and I've witnessed it, I'm determined to break through. The so-called Blood Moon and the so-called disaster are nothing more than powerful creatures. If the Emperor isn't enough, then I'll seek power stronger than the Emperor!"

Su Liang spoke calmly with a faint smile, and the firmness and confidence in his words even permeated Gu Jiang through the mists of time.

The figure in the white robe made Gu Jiang's eyes widen in surprise. From that figure, he seemed to see once again that peerless demeanor that transcended all heavens and traversed countless ages.

"Ok?"

The scenery before Su Liang's eyes blurred for a moment. He had seen too many such anomalies before. In the past, this behavior meant that he was about to enter the next time node, but now it probably wouldn't be.

The image of Su Liang flickered in Gu Jiang's mind. He did not resist at all, nor did he think of keeping any memories of Su Liang. He simply straightened his posture, solemnly clasped his hands in a fist, and bent his waist slightly. This man, who was later hailed as the reincarnation emperor of an era, was now bowing for Su Liang!

"Take care! I'm so glad to see you! I wish you really were my junior brother. Goodbye, Su Liang!"

When Gu Jiang straightened up, the image of Su Liang in his mind had completely disappeared. Gu Jiang quickly sensed the strange feeling in his body. After observing carefully, he was stunned to find that it was because he did not resist at all.

"The Great Emperor!"

A series of urgent calls came from afar, and a group of people flew towards Gu Jiang. The leader was a gentle woman with a commanding presence and supreme cultivation. She looked anxious, as she hadn't seen Gu Jiang for a long time and wondered if something had happened to her.

Gu Jiang's eyes were deep. Although she didn't know what had happened, she subconsciously felt that this matter was important and not necessarily a bad thing, so she refused to let him know.

Gu Jiang flew towards the distance, but this time, the gentle woman was stunned, because she found that Gu Jiang, whose face was always cold, actually had a faint smile on his face this time.

……

Su Liang, whose vision was plunged into darkness, felt his body falling. A fluorescent light flowed into his body as the cycle of spring entered.

The Wheel of Reincarnation within his body materialized, unleashing a torrent of reincarnation power. It shone with divine charm, displaying a myriad of forms and appearances. If Su Liang wished, he could now rely on the Path of Reincarnation to rapidly advance to the level of a giant. Even in this era, the ancient reincarnation emperor's legacy would surely allow him to become a supreme powerhouse of his time.

However, Su Liang rejected this continent of light. He gave up, not because he was stupid, nor because he was unaware of the mysteries of the Wheel of Reincarnation within him. Having witnessed the life of an ancient emperor of reincarnation, he naturally knew the terrifying power of this Wheel of Reincarnation within him.

It's no exaggeration to say that with this incomplete Wheel of Reincarnation, he can now fight across realms and even put up a fight against ordinary ultimate giants.

From this, one can glimpse the profound power of reincarnation. It is a broad and promising path, and in this era, the legacy of an ancient emperor is enough to make anyone flock to it.

Chapter 997 Imperial Seal

No prodigy could resist the temptation of the power of reincarnation. After all, it was a well-established imperial path, built upon the foundations laid by their predecessors. They, the descendants, were taking shortcuts on the imperial path.

Su Liang had a vague feeling in his heart, and the Wheel of Reincarnation within his body seemed to be telling him something. Everything was tempting him to accept the path of reincarnation and become a new Ancient Emperor of Reincarnation.

Su Liang smiled. "This temptation is really good. If I can't resist, I'm afraid I'll end up on the path of reincarnation. Hmm? Although I think there's nothing to lose if I go in."

Su Liang thought about it and realized that he seemed to have really entered the Emperor's Path. He was 100% confident that he could become an Emperor, but no matter how good this path was, it was not his own. In the end, Su Liang gave up.

Su Liang, who was slowly gathering his strength in his heart, waited, waiting to see Gu Jiang after her death again, and asked in one breath: Since it cannot be said while alive, can't it be said after death?

Gu Jiang himself reminded him of this. It seems that Gu Jiang felt that what he did after his death was indeed dishonorable. He was dissatisfied with himself and told others how to deal with him. This was truly outrageous.

Just as Su Liang was preparing to ask all his questions, the moment he opened his eyes, he was greeted by Li Qingmo's nervous and beautiful face.

Li Qingmo breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Su Liang wake up.

The cold, ethereal voice mocked, "Although you are also me, I still want to laugh. Look at what you look like now? You're just circling around this kid."

Li Qingmo ignored the voice in her head; her heart was now entirely focused on Su Liang.

"How are you, Su Liang? Are you feeling unwell anywhere?"

Su Liang was extremely helpless. He had made all the preparations and was just waiting to meet and question them.

Unexpectedly, in the end, this Ancient Emperor of Reincarnation was unwilling to see him and directly sent him out. Feeling the vibrant power of reincarnation within his body, he had completed the inheritance of the Ancient Emperor of Reincarnation.

If he wanted, he could become the next inheritor of the imperial seal of the Ancient Emperor of Reincarnation in no time.

Suddenly, a sharp pain shot through his mind. When Su Liang frowned and focused his gaze, he discovered that a radiant and wondrous mystical script was imprinted on his sea of ​​consciousness—another soul mark.

It floated slowly, like the stillness of the ocean waves, like the calm before the storm, but Su Liang seemed to see turbulent waves within it.

Su Liang reacted in an instant. He immediately scanned his body and found that the boiling blood of the ancient emperor within him had long since disappeared. The figure of the ancient emperor in his sea of ​​consciousness was also nowhere to be found. By now, how could Su Liang not understand that all of this was not a possession from the beginning, but rather a way to help him condense the second soul mark?

Su Liang was outwardly convinced but inwardly resentful. However, there was no sign of anyone, and he had nothing to say even if he wanted to ask something. So he could only open his eyes helplessly.

Li Qingmo, standing before him, looked nervous and uneasy. When he saw Su Liang close his eyes again, he was extremely nervous, but he still had to appear calm and composed.

So when Su Liang opened his eyes and saw Li Qingmo's posture again, it made him want to laugh.

The ethereal, otherworldly figure that Su Liang remembered was gradually being replaced by the current Li Qingmo. In fact, he hadn't expected that after confirming their relationship, Li Qingmo's demeanor would change so quickly.

Before Su Liang could even offer any words of comfort, a shocked voice rang out.

"Imperial Seal! You succeeded? Impossible! Even if you broke through the barrier with external forces, it would be impossible to gain the approval of the ancient emperor!"

You passed all the assessments on your own? And even if you gained recognition, you still couldn't obtain the Imperial Seal!

Following the sound, Su Liang and Li Qingmo both saw the remnant soul of the Reincarnation Emperor, who looked utterly shocked.

The remnant soul of the Samsara Emperor was now dumbfounded, his hand stroking his hair and beard, which made him even more anxious. As a remnant soul closely related to the Samsara Emperor, his eyes were naturally extraordinary. In addition, Su Liang was not making any attempt to hide it, so a strange mark was slowly floating on Su Liang's body in his eyes.

The mark was no bigger than a palm, and its surface emitted a soft light. It was not too bright, but rather a dazzling brilliance that was quite eye-catching. The mark floated in the air, surrounded by layers of halos. Strange fluctuations emanated from the halos, making the mark seem even more mysterious.

Looking at the mark, Li Qingmo pondered for a moment. Then, recalling the imperial seal described by the remnant soul of the Reincarnation Emperor, she suddenly remembered seeing certain records in ancient books.

The ethereal, cold voice also exclaimed in surprise, "The Emperor's Seal? This is the greatest secret of the cultivation world. The Emperor's Path was already cut off halfway through. Is it even possible for the Emperor's Seal to appear?"

The Imperial Seal, as the name suggests, is the mark of an emperor. Unlike the seal given by the Great Emperor, this seal is bestowed by Heaven and Earth. Anyone who possesses the Imperial Seal is recognized by Heaven and Earth and has the bearing of a Great Emperor, even if this proof is not very reliable.

However, those who possess the Emperor's Seal are undoubtedly peerless geniuses who far surpass their contemporaries in every aspect. In the ancient era, those who possessed the Emperor's Seal in their youth were hailed as young emperors!

Su Liang raised his head and looked at the Imperial Seal floating in front of him, his eyebrows twitching.

He naturally knew that in this era, the Imperial Seal, a symbol bestowed by heaven and earth, had long become unrealistic with the path to becoming an emperor severed. After all, if even an emperor could not become one, how could an Imperial Seal be given?

For nearly ten million years, no matter how outstanding or invincible you were, no one has ever been heard of having an imperial seal. If I'm not mistaken, the one I have is probably the only one left after the ancient gods disappeared.

As for the origin of the Imperial Seal, Su Liang had his own guesses. He naturally couldn't break the current rules of heaven and earth, but coincidentally, he had just returned to the ancient era.

Whether it was Heaven and Earth witnessing his struggle with Gu Jiang, or his arduous efforts during the Dark Ages, that led them to bestow upon him the Imperial Seal, hoping he would do something, or something else entirely, who can truly say for sure?

After carefully examining the imperial seal before him and confirming that there was no danger within it, Su Liang retrieved it into his body. Taking precautions, he placed it within the crimson baleful energy within his body. Seemingly intentionally or unintentionally, Su Liang seemed to see the imperial seal tremble as it entered the crimson baleful energy.

If any ancient geniuses who yearn for the symbolic existence of the Imperial Seal were to know that Su Liang had treated them this way, they would probably all break free from their secrecy and burst forth with righteous indignation, lining up to challenge him.

Chapter 998 The Great Emperor's Treasury

In a sense, the existence of the Imperial Seal does not actually serve a great purpose; it merely serves to enhance the emperor's majesty in various ways, allowing its holder to naturally exude the aura of an emperor.

Of course, there is still a big difference between you and a true emperor. Outsiders can tell at a glance that you are the type of person who is recognized by heaven and earth as the holder of the imperial seal.

Specifically, in terms of aura, there is a trace of the emperor's spirit. The moves he makes contain the emperor's aura. If the opponent is careless, he may be intimidated.

The Emperor Seal is of little use to Su Liang. It neither increases his strength nor allows him to take shortcuts on the path to becoming an emperor. It is merely a symbol, nothing more than a facade. On the contrary, it will only attract more hatred to him. But it is this kind of empty facade that makes the geniuses of the cultivation world pursue it for billions of years.

"This, this is impossible! The plan was clearly successful. Hmm? What was the plan?" The remnant soul of the Reincarnation Emperor murmured.

Su Liang narrowed his eyes, focusing all his energy on the remnant soul of the Reincarnation Emperor. Sensing this familiar and vast aura of reincarnation, the Reincarnation Emperor froze, no longer having any doubts.

After locking onto the Reincarnation Emperor for a long time, it was confirmed that his words just now were truly spoken subconsciously.

Disappointed, Su Liang turned his gaze away after realizing he had no memory of the incident.

He stood up, patted his sleeves, and realized that his white robe was covered in dust from sitting for so long.

Such a simple action stunned Li Qingmo. In her eyes, Su Liang at this moment possessed a strange charm, like the boundless power of an emperor, and the otherworldly grace of a banished immortal.

It was as if she possessed a whole world within her, but she couldn't quite put her finger on what it was.

Li Qingmo wondered if the Imperial Seal could really achieve this.

However, after all, since the ancient era was interrupted over millions of years, Su Liang is the only known holder of the Imperial Seal, so the doubts had to be suppressed.

Unbeknownst to her, a clear, ethereal voice murmured in her mind, "Interesting."

The voice was very soft, or perhaps it was intentional, and Li Qingmo did not hear the sentence.

Li Qingmo stepped forward and reached out her hand, patting Su Liang's white robe. Looking at Li Qingmo, who was beautiful in a white dress and looked like a fairy in front of him, Su Liang's heart warmed. He reached out and pulled Li Qingmo into his arms. The softness in his arms made Su Liang's heart flutter.

Li Qingmo's face was flushed, her eyes filled with affection, as she buried her head in Su Liang's chest.

This scene left the remnant soul of the Reincarnation Emperor dumbfounded, and he even plucked out a few hairs from his beard. Was this still the aloof immortal who had threatened him with a sword?

This charming little bird-like posture really took him quite a bit of a surprise. This time, he dared not make any jokes. It would have been better if he hadn't known. Now that he knew this person had connections with immortals, he couldn't have been more obedient.

In this strange atmosphere, Su Liang and Li Qingmo stayed together for a while before parting ways. Judging from their calm expressions, they probably thought their behavior was perfectly normal.

"Thank you for your guidance, senior. I owe much of my ability to inherit the legacy of the Ancient Emperor of Reincarnation to your guidance."

Su Liang clasped his hands in a fist salute, his face calm, and did not mention the matter of possession.

The remnant soul of the Reincarnation Emperor blushed, glanced at Li Qingmo, who looked unpleasant beside Su Liang, and felt bitter inside.

Although Su Liang didn't mention it, it didn't mean he was unaware of his own thoughts. The matter of the Reincarnation Ancient Emperor was the Reincarnation Ancient Emperor's matter, and his own matter was his own; he could still distinguish between the two.

Su Liang said, "Now that we have received the inheritance, please activate the teleportation to send us away. There are still some disturbances in the outside world that we need to resolve."

Seeing that Su Liangzhen's expression was calm and he didn't seem to care at all, and even addressed him as a senior and referred to himself as a junior, the remnant soul of the Reincarnation Emperor felt a little ashamed.

"Well, since you are someone personally acknowledged by the Ancient Emperor, then you can naturally leave."

The Reincarnation Emperor, with his remnant soul, spoke politely, his old face almost fawning. With a wave of his hand, a misty teleportation array appeared in front of Su Liang.

He was absolutely right about that. Su Liang did have a way to leave directly, but since the remnant soul of the Reincarnation Emperor was still here, Su Liang decided to give him some face and not overstep his bounds, since no one else had revealed their evil intentions to the public.

No matter how you look at it, he has gained the most from this trial. There's no need to make enemies over trivial matters. Although he's not afraid, Su Liang is no demon.

Leading Li Qingmo towards the misty aura, halfway there, Su Liang seemed to suddenly remember something, abruptly turned around, and said earnestly: