Longevity Martial Arts: Starting from Inner Core Skill

Chapter 942: Chapter 21: Heavenly Sword

[Qiong Hua Saint Emperor, one of the oldest Saint Emperors in the starry sky, has lived for over ten million years. According to calculations from the past Saint Emperors’ life span, Qiong Hua Saint Emperor’s life span is nearing its limit, and he is expected to pass away within the next century. Three thousand years ago, Qiong Hua Saint Emperor gave up hope on making any breakthroughs and began preparing for succession, planning to choose a disciple to pass on his knowledge and legacy.

With his life span nearing its limit and lacking life-extending elixirs, his power has somewhat declined, yet he still remains a Twelfth Realm Saint Emperor. His residual prestige lingers, and ordinary Twelfth Realm cultivators are no match.]

Wang Sheng quickly received the complete information on Qiong Hua Saint Emperor.

Overall, Qiong Hua Saint Emperor is just an ordinary Saint Emperor in the Old Land Starry Sky, neither particularly strong nor weak, with his age being his only notable attribute.

The life span at the Twelfth Realm generally hovers around ten million years, not much more, only greatly increasing upon reaching the level of the five major faction leaders.

Yet, Qiong Hua Saint Emperor is clearly a mediocre Saint Emperor, lacking such power and relatively unremarkable opportunities.

Now, his life span is about to end.

But nobody could foresee such a calamity befalling him.

Wang Sheng looked at the data and asked Feng, “If we were to kill Qiong Hua Saint Emperor, roughly how much fighting power would it require?”

Feng thought for a moment, then said in an uncertain tone, “The last time a Twelfth Realm Saint Emperor was killed was millions of years ago, and very few Saint Emperors have been slain, so the information is scarce. If one had to make a judgment, it would be at least five Saint Emperors in full fighting condition, or a powerhouse at your level, True Saint, to take the shot, anything else is impossible.”

Five Saint Emperors or the strength of a top-tier faction leader.

That’s not a lineup that just any faction can assemble.

“So, it seems the target is quite evident?”

The obvious methods are the five major top-tier factions, and of course, now we must include Wang Sheng.

He could kill a Saint Emperor in peak condition, let alone one whose life span is running out and whose power has waned.

“The most likely culprits would be the five major top-tier factions, though we can’t rule out the possibility of other loose cultivators or large factions joining forces. But regardless of who acted, we can’t fathom their objective?” Feng’s tone carried doubt.

Slaying a Twelfth Realm does yield substantial rewards.

But to a fellow Twelfth Realm strongman, the rewards aren’t remarkable, and they don’t equate to the risk of killing a Twelfth Realm Saint Emperor.

“Could it be Qiong Hua Saint Emperor possessed some extraordinary secret treasure unbeknownst to others?”

Both Wang Sheng and Fei Luan were most puzzled by the hidden person’s motive in killing Qiong Hua Saint Emperor.

Because it seemingly offers no benefit, only trouble.

Ultimately, all Wang Sheng could do was sigh and wave his hand, saying, “Continue investigating. The assassination and collapse of a Saint Emperor is certainly no simple matter. Even if it bears no relation to us, precautions are necessary.”

“Yes!” Feng and the others nodded. The situation is indeed strange and needs to be monitored undercover.

Soon enough, Feng and the others left, while Wang Sheng waited in silence.

Not long after, he received a contact message.

The message was from Fei Xian Star Lord, Long Yue Emperor.

He wasn’t surprised by Long Yue Emperor’s request for a meeting and quickly proceeded to the agreed location.

Once they met, Long Yue Emperor spoke directly, “It wasn’t me who acted.”

Wang Sheng replied, “Nor was it me.”

Their meeting was naturally about this incident.

After all, with their strength, killing Qiong Hua Saint Emperor wouldn’t be difficult.

They were the primary suspects.

Both parties denied involvement, and regardless of whether the other believed them, it made communication much easier.

“If it wasn’t us, then it most likely involves the other four. As for anyone else, the chances are slim…” Long Yue Emperor was highly concerned about the death of Qiong Hua Saint Emperor and seemed to have uncovered more information.

Wang Sheng was a bit surprised and asked, “Oh, you learned something?”

Long Yue Emperor nodded, “I was very close, so I sensed it first. Although it’s dissipating quickly, the residual aura contains a strong force. I’m unsure exactly who, but it’s definitely someone at our level. At that time…”

The area where the Flying Star is located is quite peaceful, and since Fei Xian Star generally doesn’t concern itself with matters, a leisurely Saint Emperor like Qiong Hua Saint Emperor enjoys staying within Fei Xian Star’s domain to retire.

Of course, this so-called domain is assigned to Fei Xian Star by the Shattered Star Sacred Land; even if Fei Xian Star doesn’t bother, nobody dares to target it.

With enough power, you must join the table, as other factions won’t tolerate you abstaining.

Qiong Hua Saint Emperor fell within this domain.

Thus, Long Yue Emperor was nearest.

Unlike Wang Sheng, who lacks experience, Long Yue Emperor personally killed a Twelfth Realm Saint Emperor before, so she was well aware of the phenomena associated with a fall.

The phenomena had not fully formed before Long Yue started probing, and she obtained some information.

Listening to Long Yue’s explanation, the suspect list rapidly narrowed.

Just a few individuals.

“Who does Daoist Long Yue suspect?” Wang Sheng inquired, as he was indeed less informed than Long Yue on this aspect.

“Shattered Star Sacred Land.” Long Yue didn’t hesitate, stating her speculation outright and providing reasons, “Daoist Wu Sheng, you are an exception coming from Newborn Land, so let’s set that aside. Within the Old Land, only five top-tier faction leaders exist; this is certain. Excluding me, that leaves only three.”

“The two from the Devouring Sect have greater interest in worlds or planets than a Saint Emperor. Additionally, their actions bear very distinct characteristics. Although the world where Qiong Hua Saint Emperor resided is shattered, there’s no sign of its essence being consumed, nor any indication of the Devouring Sect’s involvement, so we can exclude them.”