Chapter 343: Quasi-Emperor Legacy, Dragon Emperor Physique

This pressure was too immense, spreading like a tide. The surrounding mountains collapsed and caved in, causing countless boulders weighing over a hundred thousand catties to soar into the air.

Many Prodigies retreated to avoid it.

Xiao Yi, holding his reddish-gold divine bow, tried to resist, but was struck by the next wave of Aura and sent flying, crashing into a mountain.

“What on earth is that?”

Everyone cried out in alarm, staring at the palace in mid-air.

Chaos Qi permeated the surroundings.

It transformed into a pitch-black vortex of dense color.

The space there seemed to stagnate.

Even time no longer existed.

Boulders from the shattered mountains hovered as they neared it; time and space seemed to stand still.

Then, they crumbled inch by inch.

The entire space shattered like a mirror.

In the blink of an eye.

Several Prodigies were caught in the aftermath and, powerless to resist, were sent out of the Secret Realm.

The others dodged miserably, some even rolling on the ground to barely remain, their eyes filled with horror as they looked toward the palace.

They saw the surroundings covered in dense runes, with an Aura so ancient it seemed to have survived from the eternal ages.

Exquisitely detailed dragon totems were carved into the palace gates and pillars. As light flowed through them, they seemed to come alive. Thousands of dragon shadows coiled in the air, their momentum magnificent and their roars shaking the heavens, surrounding a thin, dark-skinned youth.

“That is…”

“It's Han Li!”

Among the five Langya students, someone recognized Han Li's identity and exclaimed.

Xiao Yi and the others' expressions changed repeatedly, filled with shock and suspicion, unable to grasp the situation.

Meanwhile, in the outside world.

Chaos had already broken loose.

The powerhouses of the major Holy Lands stood up simultaneously.

Their pupils dilated.

“This… could it be…”

“The last sovereign of the former Taixu Dragon Clan, an existence comparable to a Quasi-Emperor Supreme, who also fell in that war!”

“The Taixu Dragon Clan has an ancient Legacy, said to be a branch of the Torch Dragon lineage. They are born with an affinity for Void Laws, and those with dense Bloodlines can even manipulate time!”

“After that war, the Taixu Dragon Emperor fell, and the Luck of the Taixu Dragon Clan, which had been dominant for eons, was exhausted. Since then, they vanished from the Cangyuan Realm.”

“Who would have thought that this Dragon Emperor would leave behind such a complete Legacy?”

“…”

No one could remain calm.

The Taixu Dragon Emperor from a distant era was comparable to a Quasi-Emperor powerhouse. Even a Holy Land could not remain indifferent to the Legacy he left behind.

A sharp light flashed in Qiu He's eyes.

Many Kunlun Elders were breathing heavily.

The people from the Universe Holy Land felt their blood boiling, with white mist exhaling from their mouths and noses.

Even the usually elegant and calm Kunlun Holy Lord, Murong Qiushui, had significant ripples in her eyes.

In this current era, Quasi-Emperors were nowhere to be seen.

Once one appeared.

They could be titled Supreme.

Wang Mu, who had been leaning lazily in his chair, sat up slightly, a hint of surprise appearing in his eyes: “As expected of a Child of Luck, such a negligible probability actually occurred!”

In the Azure Cloud Realm, the level of Law completeness and Spiritual Qi concentration was extremely low.

It was difficult for even slightly powerful Heaven And Earth Treasures to be nurtured.

Even if there truly were legacies left by powerful existences, in such an environment, they would constantly leak and be eroded; by today, perhaps nothing would remain.

But the Taixu Dragon Emperor's Legacy was different.

This clan was particularly skilled in Void Dao techniques.

That Dragon Emperor was even more skilled at manipulating time.

The Legacy he left behind was almost impossible to be disturbed by external factors, existing in a completely independent Small World.

That was why it could be preserved within the Azure Cloud Realm.

The many Magic Treasures that had gushed out earlier were likely able to retain part of their power due to the influence of this palace's energy.

Of course, even if everything could be explained.

The fact that it didn't appear earlier or later, but happened exactly now, and specifically to Han Li…

One could only say this was fate and Luck… : Holy crap, the Taixu Dragon Emperor? I once saw a few words about him in a fragmented ancient book; that's a Quasi-Emperor level existence!

: For real? A Quasi-Emperor?

: This is crazy, truly crazy. A Quasi-Emperor level Legacy actually fell into the hands of a small Qi Refining Stage Cultivator.

: What kind of Luck is this? This is too Heaven-Defying, isn't it?

: No, why him?

: I remember him, he's that Langya student who was hiding and ambushing people, screwing over dozens of Prodigies in a row.

: No way? Someone like that is already a menace with low strength; now that he's got a Quasi-Emperor Legacy, who will dare provoke him in the future?

: Don't speak too soon! How could such a Heaven-Defying Opportunity be so easily taken away by him? Didn't you see the eyes of those Holy Land powerhouses go wide?

: …The air above the Jade Pool has completely solidified.

Qiu He and the other Holy Land powerhouses had their own thoughts, their hearts stirring with desire.

At the same time.

In Wang Mu's mind, a series of System prompts rang out.

[Ding!]

[The Han Li you invested in has successfully refined the Taixu Dragon Qi and forged the Dragon Emperor Physique!]

[Congratulations! You have received a return on investment from Han Li's cultivation effects: Fusing with the Dragon Emperor Physique, your control over Void Laws has increased tenfold!]

[Congratulations! You have received a return on investment from Han Li's cultivation effects: Aptitude improved!]

[Congratulations! You have received a return on investment from Han Li's cultivation effects: Physical Body improved!]

[Congratulations! You have received a return on investment from Han Li's cultivation effects: Cultivation speed increased!]

[Congratulations…]

[The Han Li you invested in has successfully comprehended the Taixu Dragon Clan Legacy Cultivation Technique — the "Chronos Ruins Imperial Dragon Scripture"!]

[Congratulations! You have received a return on investment from Han Li's cultivation effects: Comprehended the Chronos Ruins Imperial Dragon Scripture!]

[Congratulations! You have received a return on investment from Han Li's cultivation effects: Comprehended the forbidden chapter of the Chronos Ruins Imperial Dragon Scripture — Myriad Dao's End!]

[…]

After a long time.

The prompts finally stopped.

Wang Mu slowly opened his eyes, a flicker of transparent ripples flashing within them.

The world before him looked completely different than before.

He could clearly see the flow of void ripples, the undulations of space as it moved, and the distinct boundaries between layers of the Void Realm.

With just a thought.

He could follow those void trajectories and appear anywhere within his line of sight.

Regarding the use of void power.

Cultivators at the Nascent Soul Stage have actually only just scratched the surface.

But to truly master it and use it as easily as one's own limbs, one usually needs to wait until the Soul Transformation Realm to freely open void channels and travel between distant locations.

This is because traversing the void carries immense risk.

Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators are, after all, too weak; they cannot cross the void easily, the risk is too great, and it's easy to never return.

Yet, even for a Cultivator who has been immersed in the Soul Transformation Realm for many years.

Their current mastery of the Void Dao could not reach Wang Mu's current level.

This was the unique talent for the void belonging to the Taixu Dragon Clan lineage.

Like a fish in water.

There was no difficulty at all; instead, he delighted in it.

What Han Li inherited was the Legacy of the last Dragon Emperor of the Taixu Dragon Clan, so his Bloodline power was naturally even more shocking, though he currently could not exert its full potential.

He would have to wait for Han Li to discover and grow through various means.

As his cultivation increased, he might even be able to unearth the hidden power within the Taixu Dragon Bloodline—the ability to manipulate the sequence of time.

That was an ability only the legendary Torch Dragons possessed.

It was said that throughout the ages.

Within the Taixu Dragon Clan, those who could awaken even a sliver of Torch Dragon power were rare.

But Wang Mu believed that this so-called common sense was born to be broken by a Child of Destiny like Han Li.

“It was worth it!”

The corners of Wang Mu's mouth curled up; this deal was a massive profit.

A nearly complete Quasi-Emperor Legacy.

Its value far exceeded what he had paid.

Presumably at this moment.

The people from the Absolute Beginning and Universe Holy Lands must be regretting it to death… "Damn it… what a beast, holy crap!"

Qiu He's forehead was practically smoking: "Who was it that agreed to give those people from Langya Academy slots? Who promised it?"

Uh… beside him, an Elder said with a strange expression: "It was Grand Elder Jiang!"

“Damn it!”

Qiu He's eyes were bloodshot: "Where is he? Holy crap! Why do I have to bear the trouble he caused?"

Originally, they didn't have to endure this.

Originally, if the people from Langya Academy hadn't entered the Grotto-Heaven this time, then such a Heaven-Defying Opportunity would have most likely fallen into the hands of the Prodigies of their Absolute Beginning Holy Land.

And now, everything was gone!

Just because they wanted to see that Young Lord of the Wang Family lose face, now look—they've handed over a Quasi-Emperor Legacy on a silver platter!

At this very moment.

Even if Jiang Baiyi were right in front of him.

He would dare to confront him to his face. Even if the other was a Grand Elder with a higher status, he couldn't escape this blame!

The other major forces had similar reactions.

Who could have imagined.

That the Azure Cloud Realm, which the major forces hadn't valued much, would actually produce such a shocking Opportunity this time, enough to make even these old bones feel moved.

This was only because it appeared within the Jade Pool Grotto-Heaven.

If it had appeared in the outside world, it would have likely caused a bloody massacre, and the major Holy Lands might have gone straight to war, overturning heaven and earth.

The weight of the four words 'Quasi-Emperor Legacy' was no joke… Meanwhile.

Inside the Azure Cloud Realm.

Under the gaze of the crowd, Han Li slowly opened his eyes, a sharp light flashing in his dark pupils.

He directly locked onto all the Disciples from the Absolute Beginning and Universe Holy Lands present.

Licking his lips: "Mine, mine, it's all mine!"

Swish!

He vanished instantly, a faint void ripple appearing around him as he disappeared from his spot at extreme speed.

Xiao Yi's pupils shrank.

He felt a chilling killing intent.

Reacting quickly, he turned and drew his bow.

But before he could release it,

A hand had already gripped the bow's body in advance, followed by a vicious kick to Xiao Yi's chest.

Xiao Yi spat blood and was sent flying.

Han Li appeared behind him in advance, holding two Void Blades in his hands, and thrust them directly into Xiao Yi's body.

Crunch, crunch, crunch—

Void power rampaged within Xiao Yi's body.

In an instant, Xiao Yi's meridians were all severed, his Dantian destroyed, and his Storage Pouch and Yaoguang Jade were both snatched away.

He lay on the ground like a dead dog.

The entire area was deathly silent.

No one expected that the powerful Xiao Yi would be no match for Han Li even for a single move, being defeated instantly, his divine weapon stolen, and his cultivation crippled.

Taking advantage of everyone's dazed state.

Han Li struck again. Void runes flickered around him, and the surrounding space seemed to become an invisible prism, reflecting his figure into dozens of copies, as if he had condensed dozens of Clones.

He actually attacked dozens of people simultaneously.

“Puff—”

“Ah—”

Light flashed in the void; Han Li was too agile, but it wasn't just agility.

The Void Blades could cut through anything, containing terrifying destructive power.

With only the strength of Qi Refining Stage Cultivators, they were completely unable to resist. Even the Universe Disciples with powerful Physical Bodies met the same fate, being swept aside like chopping vegetables.

“Too terrifying, how can this person's strength skyrocket so quickly?”

“Before, he was just a scoundrel who relied on sneak attacks to win, but now even Xiao Yi isn't his match for a single move!”

“This is the Quasi-Emperor Legacy! Moreover, the Taixu Dragon Clan's talent is uniquely gifted; using the Void Dao in a battle of this level is simply bullying!”

“…”

Many people watched with blurred eyes.

At this moment, Han Li was like a god of war; anyone he encountered was taken out in one move.

“Hiss, these clothes are really not bad, they look like good stuff!”

“Eh, this belt is pretty good!”

“This piece of cloth also seems to be a treasure…”

Han Li's Heart-Nature was still the same as before.

He only crippled them but didn't kill them, refusing to let them leave like this.

Instead, he plundered their Storage Pouches, the treasures in their Yaoguang Jades, and even the ancient treasures they had just obtained. He seemed eager to strip them of everything, even their clothes, before he would stop.

“Let go, that's not a treasure!!!”

A female Disciple from the Absolute Beginning Holy Land was full of shame and indignation, clutching her chest and staring at the red undergarment in Han Li's hand.

But she no longer had any strength left to resist.

She could only watch as Han Li put the item into his Storage Pouch.

Beside her, other Holy Land Disciples watched this scene with great anger, wishing they could tear Han Li into pieces, but they could only lie on the ground and watch.

“This boy… how dare he humiliate our Holy Land Disciples like this!”

“His crime is punishable by death!”

“Abominable, to commit such a despicable act in broad daylight.”

“…”

Outside, many Holy Land Elders watched and beat their chests in frustration. Doing that to their female Disciples in front of so many people was simply a slap in their faces.

“A Quasi-Emperor Legacy actually falling into the hands of such a person is against the Laws of heaven!”

Many young Prodigies gritted their teeth, their hearts filled with indignation.

By now.

In the Azure Cloud Realm, all the treasures of the Holy Land Prodigies had been scavenged clean.

Han Li no longer held back and swept them out of the Secret Realm one by one, completely eliminating them.

At this moment.

There were only two days left before the Jade Pool Grotto-Heaven completely closed.

In the entire Azure Cloud Realm, only the six people from Langya Academy remained.

The outcome was already clear.

: Wow, I really didn't expect such a reversal at the end.

: Am I seeing this right? It's actually the people from Langya Academy who walked to the end, sweeping out the Prodigies of all the other Holy Lands?

: Unbelievable, this can't be fake, right?

: Awesome, holy crap! Who said Langya Academy was a gathering place for low-grade Cultivators? They can even suppress Holy Land Prodigies; are these bottom-tier Cultivators?

: When the Young Lord first founded Langya Academy, he said he wished everyone in the world could be like a dragon. I thought it was just an ethereal vision, but now it seems it's not impossible!

: Indeed, this month has really left me stunned. Those academy Prodigies aren't even slightly weaker than the Holy Land Disciples.

: …In the live stream room.

The audience on the forum instantly boiled over.

Seeing the Holy Land Prodigies suppressed like this was also heartening for them.

Who said the Holy Lands were invincible?

Isn't there a ready-made example right here?

The batch of Disciples recruited by Langya Academy, whether in terms of talent or background, were almost at the bottom of the Cultivation World, yet they could achieve this step. If their Aptitude were just slightly better, wouldn't they be even stronger?

Thinking of this.

Many young people with a bit of talent and some family background were instantly excited.

For them.

The Holy Lands were originally an insurmountable mountain.

But now, it was different.