Chapter 246: Rivaling an Immortal Emperor, Chaos Physique

Inside the Innate Cave Mansion.

Han Jue sensed True Person Jiuding's aura departing and sighed slightly.

He could not carry the Yuqing Sacred Sect forward forever.

He never owed the Yuqing Sacred Sect anything.

To him, the current Yuqing Sacred Sect was even more of a stranger.

The old acquaintances from back then were all gone.

Li Qingzi was dead, Venerable Jingxu was dead.

Fairy Xixuan was away all year round, and her relationship with the Yuqing Sacred Sect was growing increasingly distant.

The same was even more true for Xing Hongxuan and Chang Yue'er.

Time would erase many things, including feelings.

"This is something that must be discarded on the path to immortality."

Han Jue thought silently, his Dao Heart becoming even more firm.

One day, perhaps even some Disciples of the Hidden Sect would drift further away from him.

No matter how dense the Immortal Qi in the Mountain of Bitter Cultivation to Immortality was, it was impossible for everyone to Cultivate to the Emperor Realm. Even in the Heavenly Court, there would be a changing of the old and the new.

Han Jue continued to Cultivate, comprehending the Great Dao of Life and Death.

As his understanding of the Great Dao of Life and Death deepened, he could also wield it in battle.

Ten years later.

Han Jue could take five moves from Jiang Yi.

Thirty years later.

Han Jue could hold out for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

Fifty years later.

Han Jue could persist for half an hour, but he could not outlast an Immortal Emperor.

For fifty whole years, he had been in closed-door cultivation and had not gone to curse his enemies.

He was enjoying the feeling of becoming stronger.

On this day.

Liu Bei sent a telepathic message: "Master, that guy is here!"

Han Jue opened his eyes, his Primordial Spirit jumping directly into the River of Sword Dao.

He saw from afar that Liu Bei was being blocked by two figures.

This scene looked somewhat like students being blocked after school in his past life…

Upon seeing Han Jue, Liu Bei immediately breathed a sigh of relief and said: "The true owner of the River of Sword Dao has arrived!"

The two figures turned around in unison.

Han Jue could see their true faces clearly: one was a handsome youth, full of high spirits, and the other was a middle-aged Daoist, cold and steady.

"I wonder what brings the two Fellow Daoists here?"

Han Jue asked, while simultaneously manipulating the River of Sword Dao to isolate the four of them from the passing figures.

Countless Sword Cultivators came to the River of Sword Dao; it would have a bad influence if they happened to see their dispute.

The middle-aged Daoist spoke: "I heard from my Disciple that the River of Sword Dao had a new owner, so I came specifically to make your acquaintance. I wonder what your relationship is with Zhang Guxing?"

Han Jue replied: "We can be considered good friends. If not for being forced by circumstances, he wouldn't have passed the River of Sword Dao to me."

The middle-aged Daoist nodded slightly; he had also heard of the grievances between Zhang Guxing and the Divine Palace.

The handsome youth scrutinized Han Jue and smiled: "Senior, do you have a sect? If not, why not join our Jie Sect?"

The reason he had been pestering Liu Bei before was because he felt Liu Bei had no major background. If the Jie Sect could control the River of Sword Dao, they could establish connections with many talented Sword Cultivators and continuously recruit them for the Jie Sect.

Han Jue estimated that the middle-aged Daoist should have the cultivation of a Grand Unity Golden Immortal; neither of them could make him feel nervous.

Since that was the case, there was nothing to fear.

"I come from the Heavenly Court," Han Jue said bluntly.

As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of the two changed slightly.

The Heavenly Court!

Not long ago, the Jie Sect had attacked the Heavenly Court and been completely wiped out. This incident dealt a huge blow to the Jie Sect, making many realize that the era belonging to the Jie Sect had long passed.

The two fell into silence.

Han Jue cautiously scanned the surroundings with his Divine Sense to prevent any enemies from lurking in the dark.

"Let's go."

The middle-aged Daoist waved his sleeve. The handsome youth wanted to say something else but was pulled away.

They just left like that?

Han Jue frowned.

Liu Bei breathed a sigh of relief; he was really afraid that a fight would break out.

Han Jue waited for a while but did not receive any hate notifications.

He chatted with Liu Bei for a few sentences before returning to the Innate Cave Mansion.

For some reason, Han Jue always felt a bit uneasy.

The Jie Sect had been too active recently; he could even encounter them in the River of Sword Dao.

Han Jue thought for a moment and took out the heavenly dao token to contact Emperor Taibai.

The connection was established quickly with Divine Sense.

"How have you been recently, Senior?" Han Jue asked politely.

Ever since Emperor Taibai was seriously injured, they hadn't been in contact.

Emperor Taibai smiled: "Pretty good. You haven't looked for me in a long time. Is there anything going on recently?"

Han Jue didn't hide anything and recounted his previous encounter.

"Hmph, I didn't expect the Jie Sect to still not give up, actually setting their sights on the River of Sword Dao. Foolish," Emperor Taibai snorted, his words full of disdain.

He comforted him: "You don't need to worry. The Jie Sect carries great Karma and great Karma. If they make a move within the River of Sword Dao, they will encounter heavenly punishment."

"What great Karma and great Karma?"

"They once covered the sky with one hand in the Immortal Realm, had countless Disciples, taught without discrimination, and even deluded themselves into wanting to control the Myriad Heavens and Myriad Realms. They started a great war, triggering the Immeasurable Calamity. The countless dead beings all turned into Karma, tormenting the Jie Sect for generations."

Han Jue felt his scalp tingle upon hearing this. Tormented for generations—was that equivalent to countless beings using the book of misfortune to curse the Jie Sect every day?

Emperor Taibai continued: "Next, I will put pressure on the Jie Sect. They have just suffered a huge loss and will not dare to contend with the Heavenly Court."

Only then was Han Jue completely relieved.

The two chatted for a few more sentences before ending the conversation with pleasantries.

Han Jue took out the book of misfortune and began to curse his enemies.

…

Thirty years later.

Han Jue's cultivation had improved quite a bit, and he could be considered evenly matched with Jiang Yi.

Han Jue was already certain that it would be harder for him to achieve a Breakthrough to the Immortal Emperor realm than for others, but his ceiling would definitely be higher.

Before even breaking through to the Emperor Realm, he could already fight an Immortal Emperor to a draw.

And this was Jiang Yi; if it were some other existence who had just entered the Immortal Emperor realm, he might even be able to kill them!

Han Jue was very much looking forward to what the effect would be if he kept cultivating.

Set a small goal!

Possess the strength to kill an Immortal Emperor before stepping into the Emperor Realm!

Han Jue felt it was very hopeful!

Just at this moment.

Three lines of text suddenly appeared before Han Jue's eyes.

[Detected that the Heavenly Court's fortune has transformed. You have the following choices]

[One: Immediately ascend, join the Heavenly Court, and share the fortune. You can obtain one heavenly dao spirit stone, one Divine Ability Inheritance, and one supreme treasure.]

[Two: Do not ascend for now and avoid this Opportunity. You can obtain one great dao fragment.]

Han Jue didn't say a word and directly chose not to ascend, successfully obtaining one great dao fragment.

Although he didn't understand what the Heavenly Court was doing, joining the Heavenly Court would inevitably bring endless trouble.

He wanted to continue his closed-door cultivation.

"The Heavenly Court is preparing to open the Zhou Tian Star Formation to gather the fortune of the Heavenly Dao and help the immortals and gods improve their cultivation. You should come too."

The Heavenly Emperor's voice entered Han Jue's ears.

Han Jue hesitated for a moment and said in his heart: "Your Majesty, I need to go into closed-door cultivation recently, so I won't go to the Heavenly Court. Thank you for your kind intention, Your Majesty."

"Improving fortune can help you find the path to the Emperor Realm."

"I really don't need it. My cultivation can still become stronger."

"Still becoming stronger? Wait!"

The Heavenly Emperor was startled, his tone suddenly changing.

Han Jue was startled.

Why the sudden shock?

"You have Chaos Qi in your body. Could it be that you have the Chaos Physique? How is that possible!" The Heavenly Emperor exclaimed.

This was the first time Han Jue had heard him so surprised.

Han Jue asked cautiously: "What is the Chaos Physique?"