Chapter 701: Successor?

Chapter 701: Chapter 700: Successor?

“Nangong Xingyue! This time, I will kill you without fail!”

His aura surged.

Yuan Yang Immortal Monarch’s killing intent was on full display.

That woman.

Although she had brought him many benefits, she hadn’t died according to his plan. To Yuan Yang Immortal Monarch, this was absolutely intolerable.

To say nothing of the fact that because of this, the Star Emperor’s lineage, with whom he had once been on good terms, had become his mortal enemy.

If not for the protection of the Lord of Immortal Dao, the Star Emperor would have likely struck and taken his life already.

Of course.

Although the Star Emperor was powerful, if they truly fought, killing him would be almost impossible.

But no one else knew this.

‘If anyone else were to find out about my true strength, they would surely grow suspicious.’

‘That would be a huge problem for the Immortal Lord’s plan.’

And that woman seemed to have noticed something, which was why Yuan Yang Immortal Monarch had been investigating and hunting her down all these years.

Yet, he had never found any trace of Nangong Xingyue.

Now.

She had finally dared to show herself.

Yuan Yang Immortal Monarch felt that no matter what…

…he had to kill her this time.

No one could be allowed to stand in his way!

So thought Yuan Yang Immortal Monarch.

But the next moment, his expression changed.

A powerful aura had forcefully intercepted him in the void channel leading to the Celestial Fate Continent, yanking him right out.

Instantly.

Yuan Yang Immortal Monarch was furious.

Limitless killing intent filled his heart.

“Oh? Yuan Yang Immortal Monarch, what a coincidence. We meet again.”

But just as Yuan Yang Immortal Monarch was about to erupt in a fury and deliver a killing blow, a light and familiar voice reached his ears.

It was a middle-aged man in green robes. This man’s aura seemed quite ordinary, but anyone capable of forcing Yuan Yang Immortal Monarch out of a void channel was clearly anything but simple.

In fact, he was indeed not simple.

When Yuan Yang Immortal Monarch saw him, he looked as if he’d just swallowed a fly.

He felt utterly disgusted.

But in the end…

…he still relented.

Because this was a man he could not act against, for the time being.

“So it’s you, Xuanfeng Emperor. I never thought the Great Emperor would have such refined interests, showing so much concern for a junior. To ‘coincidentally’ run into me time and again… you’re truly too kind.”

Although he had relented, deep down, Yuan Yang Immortal Monarch was not actually afraid of Xuanfeng Emperor.

He was only hiding his true self due to the circumstances.

Having his plans ruined by this man, he couldn’t help but let some of his displeasure show in his words.

Seeing his reaction, a peculiar glint flashed in Xuanfeng Emperor’s eyes.

But his face was all smiles as he said, “What are you talking about? I merely sensed a familiar aura by chance and couldn’t help but pull you out to see. And look, it really is an acquaintance! This must be fate between us. Don’t you agree, Yuan Yang Immortal Monarch?”

Seeing the look on this man’s face, Yuan Yang Immortal Monarch really wanted to plant a fist right on it.

‘Some Great Emperor he is.’

‘So utterly shameless.’

HUMPH!

‘How despicable.’

But the thought that he couldn’t expose his true self right now—especially since he sensed other auras fluctuating near Xuanfeng Emperor—forced Yuan Yang Immortal Monarch to swallow his anger.

‘Sooner or later, I’ll find an opportunity to kill this bastard who always ruins my plans. Then we’ll see who dares to oppose me!’

He sneered inwardly.

But Yuan Yang Immortal Monarch knew that it was impossible to kill this man for the time being.

Therefore.

After sensing that Nangong Xingyue’s aura had vanished…

…he finally…

…managed a smile for Xuanfeng Emperor.

「Meanwhile…」

…Yang Xiao, on the Celestial Fate Continent, was unaware that he had just dodged another attempt on his life.

His head was aching.

The Star Emperor had tapped him on the head, after all.

But inwardly…

…he was rather delighted.

After all, this was the same man who had been hell-bent on killing him, someone even Human Emperor Xuanyuan couldn’t restrain. Yet, that single touch hadn’t killed him.

On the contrary, it had given him immense benefits.

“Great Star Dominating Body!”

“Star-Picking Hand!”

One, a Body Refining Technique; the other, an Attacking Skill.

Both were fundamental to the Star Emperor’s path to the Dao.

But now, he had passed them on to Yang Xiao without reservation.

This gave him two more Emperor-level Divine Techniques.

Among them…

He had witnessed the Great Star Dominating Body before; it was the same one Nangong Xinghui had used. And just as he had predicted…

…this Body Refining Technique was from the same lineage as the Starburst Skill.

Clearly.

A long, long time ago, his mother—the one who had only glanced at him, who hadn’t spoken a single word, and who had been so cold to his own father—had already been planning for him to obtain this Body Refining Technique.

In Yang Xiao’s heart…

…there was gratitude.

He could tell that the woman in white, his mother in this life, had her own unspeakable difficulties.

As for why she didn’t speak, he figured it was probably for the same reason he was struggling—she simply didn’t know where to begin.

But Yang Xiao knew that he was still alive, and that he had obtained this Body Refining Technique, all thanks to her. Otherwise…

…he would certainly be dead.

Moreover.

The bloodline in his body was exceptionally pure.

That too was to the credit of the woman in white.

Paired with this Body Refining Technique…

…it was a perfect match.

‘Not only is it a perfect match, but it can also be combined with the Emperor Golden Dragon Secret Technique and the body refining portion of the Nine Yang Celestial Skill. Add in those mysterious patterns, and I won’t need to cultivate any other Body Refining Techniques for my physical form.’

Yang Xiao smiled faintly.

He was very satisfied after reviewing the Great Star Dominating Body.

As for the other skill, the Star-Picking Hand, it was also an incredibly profound Emperor-level Divine Technique. In terms of sheer profundity, it might even be superior to the Great Star Dominating Body.

It was a terrifying Divine Technique that the Star Emperor had comprehended only after he had proven his Dao.

Once unleashed…

…it could truly pluck the stars from the heavens.

Utterly terrifying.

Furthermore, it was a Secret Skill that integrated grappling techniques with Palm Techniques.

When used in conjunction with Yang Xiao’s three Dominator Level Divine Techniques—the Flame Emperor Divine Fist, the Void Sword Manual, and even the World-Destroying Divine Wheel from the Nine Yang Celestial Skill…

…they would complement each other perfectly.

It would be very useful to him.

Naturally, Yang Xiao was extremely satisfied.

And just then.

The Star Emperor, who had just tapped him on the head, spoke.

“It seems your foundation is decent enough. At least you can discern the benefits of these two Cultivation Techniques. From now on, cultivate them well. But for now, you should go to the Star God Continent and build a solid foundation there. Don’t think my legacy is already yours. If you want to become my successor, you must at least be able to enter my sanctum through your own power. Only then will you be qualified to even think about succeeding me! Now, go back!”

With a wave of his hand, not caring if Yang Xiao had anything to say, the Star Emperor simply cast him into the void.

When Yang Xiao reappeared…

…he was back on the Star God Continent.

‘That old geezer really looks down on me! And… where am I?’

Planting his feet, Yang Xiao had a helpless look on his face.

He looked around, having no idea where on the Star God Continent he was.

Instantly, his Divine General Talisman pulsed.

Spiritual Power at the Peak of the Divine General Level instantly swept across the entire continent.

Yang Xiao quickly determined his location.

He was still in the Ten Thousand Mile Desert.

However.

Just as he pinpointed his location, his Spiritual Power swept over a particular aura that made his expression change slightly.

With a flash, his figure…

…vanished in an instant.