The cultivator was holding a piece of a fragment, which happened to be the final piece of the Dark Emperor's Secret Scripture. It meant that if you could acquire this fragment, you could complete the map and potentially unlock some special mechanism that would greatly benefit your future with the Emperor's Scripture.
"An incomplete fragment! What a pleasant surprise!" Wang Ping exclaimed with astonishment as he read the simulated text. He hadn't expected to find the third fragment at all.
"Now things are going to be easier. I can finally get my hands on the Dark Emperor's Secret Scripture without having to rely on the Divine Calculus of the Heavenly Feather Emperor. Although, I have no idea where the Heavenly Feather Emperor is now," Wang Ping muttered to himself as he contemplated the screen, lost in thought.
At that moment, you contacted the cultivator with the fragment, expressing your desire to trade with him. He was quite surprised by your willingness to trade and immediately speculated that you might possess other fragments.
After all, if you didn't have any fragments, you wouldn't be interested in this one, and you wouldn't know what it was. He had been searching for other fragments for years but hadn't found any until now. This gathering was his attempt to try his luck, and he hadn't expected to encounter someone who possessed the fragments.
With a smile, the cultivator, ranked ninety-eighth on the Great Saint List, declined any other item exchange but proposed a wager. He suggested a gamble where you would use your other fragments as stakes, and the winner would take all the fragments.
This proposal surprised many onlookers. It was evident that the fragments held a significant secret, or else you and the cultivator wouldn't be so determined. However, some considered the cultivator ranked ninety-eighth to be shameless. He was already on the Great Saint List, and his cultivation surpassed Wang Ping's by a considerable margin. Even though Wang Ping had remarkable talent, second only to Gu Xuan among the younger generation, making him comparable to the Great Thunder Immortal Body, crossing so many realms in combat was simply impossible.
It wasn't just about fighting a Great Saint-ranked cultivator; even facing a regular Great Saint in full power would result in a swift defeat. The higher the realm, the greater the gap in combat power, and it was challenging to bridge that difference.
As you listened to the cultivator's proposal, you frowned, realizing that he was being shameless. However, you were confident in your ability to win the battle. Even though the cultivator was a full three realms above you, you believed you could defeat him without suppressing your cultivation. Still, doing so would reveal your true strength and draw unwanted attention.
While you contemplated this, the cultivator used provocation, challenging your courage. He suggested that if you were not willing, he could fight you with a suppression of only two or three realms to make it fair. Otherwise, people might think he was bullying you.
Hearing these words, Shi Yuyan's eyes revealed a subtle and pitiful expression. She knew that Wang Ping had reached the Great Saint Sixth Stage, and if they really fought, Wang Ping would undoubtedly win, even without suppressing his cultivation. Suppressing his power was pointless, as it would only allow Wang Ping to win more comfortably.
You smiled and took out another fragment, indicating that you were willing to accept the challenge. You were confident in your abilities and knew that you could handle the cultivator.
The cultivator, upon seeing your willingness to engage in the battle, laughed heartily, praising your decisiveness. He then asked Qin Yue to open a small world for the duel, allowing you and him to have a spacious battlefield. Other young talents present were also interested in seeing how strong you had become and wanted to witness your battle against the cultivator ranked ninety-eighth on the Great Saint List.
However, Lei Wanqian, the Great Thunder Immortal Body, frowned and silently gave up on the idea of challenging you. Although your constitutions were similar, the vast difference in your strengths made it impossible for him to defeat you.
Shi Yuyan, too, was at a loss for words. She hadn't expected that the cultivation level you displayed in front of her was not your true strength, and she now felt curious about your hidden potential.
As for Qin Yue, she sighed inwardly, realizing that you might be her most significant rival in the future battle for the Immortal's Fortune.
Soon, the battle began. The cultivator ranked ninety-eighth on the Great Saint List unleashed his full power without suppressing his cultivation. However, in response, you directly unleashed your cultivation, revealing the peak of the Great Saint Seventh Stage.
This unexpected revelation left everyone in shock. They hadn't anticipated that in just over thirty years, you would progress from the Great Saint Second Stage to the Great Saint Seventh Stage, nearly reaching the level of the Great Saint List. Your rapid growth had earned you a place on the list, and now you had the qualifications to step onto it.
Lei Wanqian's expression contorted in disbelief. Even though your constitutions were similar, your strength far surpassed his, which he found difficult to accept.
Shi Yuyan was left speechless, wondering if you had been concealing your true strength from her.
Qin Yue sighed internally, realizing that you might be her most formidable rival in the future competition for the Immortal's Fortune.
During the battle, you effortlessly blocked the cultivator's powerful attacks and then countered with a fierce assault. Your mastery of space-time techniques was evident as you expertly employed them in the battle. The cultivator was forced to go all-out, unable to afford any carelessness.
Watching you relentlessly pummel the cultivator, the onlookers were rendered speechless. None of them had expected that you would bridge such a significant gap in cultivation so effortlessly. Your victory over the cultivator ranked ninety-eighth was astonishing, and your threat level had risen significantly in their eyes.
In the end, the cultivator was defeated and severely wounded. If you hadn't held back at the last moment, he might have perished.
Seeing your easy victory over the cultivator ranked ninety-eighth on the Great Saint List, the other young talents at the scene grew increasingly solemn, recognizing the threat you posed. The cultivator, beaten by you, handed over the fragment willingly, sparing you any further trouble.
You accepted the fragment with a faint smile, noting that this individual kept his word, saving you the trouble of further negotiations.
The ongoing trade continued, and someone expressed interest in your Ice of the Frigid Heavens. You negotiated a fair exchange, obtaining a world-shaking elixir that could help cultivators refine their Supreme Bodies. With this elixir, you could improve your Supreme Body without relying solely on acquiring disciples to enhance your cultivation.
Chapter 224: Wang Ping Is Truly Amazing! Farewell to Huang Yin and Huang Qing
[In the hands of that cultivator was a fragment of the Dark Emperor's Scroll, the final fragment of the scroll. It can be said that if you can obtain this fragment, you can complete the map and perhaps activate some special mechanism, which would greatly benefit you in the future when you obtain the Emperor's Scroll.]
"An incomplete fragment! What an unexpected delight!" Wang Ping looked at the simulated text with an astonished expression. He had never expected to find the third fragment.
Now it had suddenly appeared before him, making it effortless to obtain. It was truly surprising.
"Things will be easier from now on. The Dark Emperor's Scroll will finally be in my grasp, and I won't need to rely on Emperor Tianyu to seek the help of the divine calculators in the Immortal Mansion. Of course, no one knows where Emperor Tianyu is now."
Wang Ping's eyes shimmered as he muttered to himself, deep in thought, and continued to gaze at the screen.
[Immediately, you contacted this cultivator with the intention of making a trade. Seeing that you wanted to trade with him, this genius was quite surprised. Then, his gaze flickered, and he thought that you might have other fragments.]
[After all, if there were no fragments, he wouldn't be interested in this fragment, nor would he know what this fragment was. He had been searching for other fragments for years, but had found nothing. This time, he had come to the Enlightenment Tea Gathering to try his luck, and he didn't expect to encounter the owner of the fragment.]
[Because of this, the genius ranked 98th on the Great Saint Ranking smiled and said he didn't intend to trade for anything else. However, he suggested that you could engage in a gambling battle with him. You could bring out other fragments and compete, and the winner would get all the fragments.]
[Upon hearing this, the other geniuses present were quite surprised and looked at you and the genius with interest. Clearly, these fragments were not ordinary, and they held some secrets, otherwise, the two of you wouldn't be so determined.]
[However, some people thought that the genius ranked 98th on the Great Saint Ranking was shameless. He had already reached the Great Saint Ninth Rank, and his cultivation level far surpassed Wang Ping's. Even though Wang Ping's talent was second only to Gu Xuan among the younger generation, he was still far from being able to compete with such a large gap in cultivation.]
[Not to mention fighting against a genius ranked on the Great Saint Ranking, even if he were to face an ordinary Great Saint Ninth Rank expert, the only outcome would be defeat. The further you went, the greater the gap in strength between realms, making it impossible to fight against higher-level opponents.]
[As you listened to the words of the genius ranked 98th on the Great Saint Ranking, you furrowed your brows and thought about it. You could be sure of winning if you fought against him. A Great Saint Seventh Rank against a Great Saint Ninth Rank was only a difference of three small realms. With your current setup, defeating this genius while suppressing your own cultivation was not a problem. However, doing so would undoubtedly reveal your true strength and make you a target.]
[Nevertheless, you must obtain this fragment. Therefore, you had a plan in mind.]
[While you were pondering with a furrowed brow, the genius ranked 98th on the Great Saint Ranking used a provocative technique, suggesting that you were afraid. If you dared not, he could consider suppressing a few realms and fighting you, otherwise, others might think he was bullying you.]
[Hearing the words of this genius, Shi Yuyan's gaze was very subtle. She knew that Wang Ping had reached the Great Saint Sixth Rank, and if they were to really fight, even without suppressing his cultivation, the outcome would be clear. Now, suppressing his cultivation would only lead to him being defeated by you. Therefore, Shi Yuyan cast a pitying look at him.]
[As for you, when you heard this guy provoke you, you smiled and took out another fragment, indicating your willingness to fight. As for suppressing your cultivation, it was up to him.]
[Seeing that you agreed, the genius ranked 98th on the Great Saint Ranking laughed heartily and called on Qin Yue to open a small world for him and you to battle in.]
[Regarding this, Qin Yue gave you a meaningful look before opening a small world to provide you with a spacious battlefield. Other geniuses were also excited and wanted to see how strong you had become and what confidence you had to fight against the genius ranked 98th on the Great Saint Ranking.]
[As for Lei Wanqian, the Great Thunder Immortal Body, he frowned. He had originally wanted to find an opportunity to fight you at the same level to see who was stronger, but now it seemed that there was no chance.]
[Soon, the battle began. After initiating the battle, the genius ranked 98th on the Great Saint Ranking didn't hesitate to unleash his full Great Saint Ninth Rank cultivation, with no intention of suppressing his strength, which made the other geniuses present look down on him.]
[However, the following scene shocked everyone, including Qin Yue. When faced with the genius ranked 98th on the Great Saint Ranking's powerful attack, you directly unleashed your peak Great Saint Seventh Rank cultivation and easily blocked his attack.]
[This left the genius ranked 98th on the Great Saint Ranking with a shocked and almost disbelieving expression, as he couldn't believe that your cultivation had reached the peak of the Great Saint Seventh Rank. While he was in amazement, you found an opportunity and launched a fierce attack. You skillfully used space-time divine techniques, leaving the genius ranked 98th on the Great Saint Ranking in a rather awkward situation, forcing him to fight with all his might and not dare to be careless.]
[As the other geniuses watched you relentlessly beat down the genius ranked 98th on the Great Saint Ranking, they all fell into silence. No one had expected that in just over thirty years, you would raise your cultivation from the Great Saint Second Rank to the peak of the Great Saint Seventh Rank, approaching the Great Saint Ranking with qualifications.]
[Lei Wanqian's face twitched, and he quietly gave up on the idea of fighting you. Although your physiques were similar, you were much stronger than him, making it difficult for him to accept.]
[Shi Yuyan was also speechless. She hadn't realized that your previously demonstrated cultivation wasn't your highest, and it made her wonder if you were hiding something. At the same time, she was curious about you.]
[As for Qin Yue, she sighed inwardly, thinking that you might be her biggest competitor in the future when it came to contending for Immortal Opportunities.]
[As various people's emotions remained turbulent, the genius ranked 98th on the Great Saint Ranking felt extremely aggrieved from being beaten by you and resorted to a terrifying secret technique that sacrificed a thousand lives to damage eight hundred, intending to suppress you.]
[In response, you sneered and showed no fear, activating your Golden Talent - Triple Sonata without holding back. This time, you
used the Golden Talent with the Law of Time and Space, turning it into the Triple Sonata of Space and Time.]
[The scene was incredibly shocking, and the genius ranked 98th on the Great Saint Ranking couldn't resist it. He was trapped by your space-time attacks, unable to escape, and was eventually defeated. If you hadn't held back at the last moment, he might have been killed on the spot.]
[Seeing you win so easily, the other geniuses present were stunned, and their expressions changed dramatically. None of them had expected that you would be able to bridge such a significant gap in cultivation so easily. Your victory over the genius ranked 98th on the Great Saint Ranking was astonishing, and your threat level had increased dramatically in their eyes.]
[In the end, the genius ranked 98th on the Great Saint Ranking had no choice but to hand over the fragment willingly, which saved you the trouble of further negotiations.]
[The trade continued, and someone showed interest in your Ice of the Frigid Heavens. You negotiated a fair exchange and obtained a world-shaking elixir that could help cultivators refine their Supreme Bodies. This elixir would allow you to improve your Supreme Body without relying solely on acquiring disciples to enhance your cultivation.]
[The only thing that made you curious was whether the Qin family's Emperor had discovered Chrysanthemum Village and the hidden quasi-emperors within it. If he had, that would be interesting.]
[However, judging by the reaction of the Qin family, it seemed they hadn't discovered it. Otherwise, there would definitely be some trouble, and they wouldn't be able to hide it from the major powers.]
[Next, guided by the quasi-emperors of various major powers, you delved deeper into the White Mist Forbidden Area. Although it was extremely dangerous here and could even lead to the downfall of ordinary quasi-emperors, the quasi-emperors of various major powers were not simple. Their profound cultivation and experience allowed them to navigate without much difficulty.]
[Moreover, they didn't encounter any of the unique mist beasts' attack teams that were typically found in the White Mist Forbidden Area. Evidently, these hard-to-kill mist beasts had chosen to avoid trouble when they sensed the presence of powerful individuals and had withdrawn.]
[It was when your group was deep inside the White Mist Forbidden Area that the old monsters of Chrysanthemum Village noticed the approaching team, and they were not pleased.]
[After all, they had hidden here and didn't want to be discovered. However, recently, the Qin family's Emperor had entered the forbidden area, and now a group of quasi-emperors had come as well. If it weren't for the fact that they couldn't win against them, they would have been tempted to go out and eliminate the entire group to prevent them from finding this place.]
[If these people really discovered Chrysanthemum Village, that would be troublesome. After all, they had killed quite a few emperor-level forces in the past, and while they had gained a formidable reputation, they had also become targets for retaliation by these forces.]
[If anyone found them, it would invite the wrath of the emperors.]
[Of course, even if these people found this place and attracted the emperors, they wouldn't be too worried. They would just have to find a new hiding spot, which was quite troublesome. After all, finding such a good place in the future would be difficult.]
[In the end, your group and Chrysanthemum Village managed to avoid each other, which relieved the hidden quasi-emperors of Chrysanthemum Village.]
[Not long after that, Qin Yue led you all to the heart of the White Mist Forbidden Area, where the entrance to the secret realm was located. When you arrived here, you noticed anomalies in the space-time and began to silently study them.]
[While you were studying, Qin Yue chuckled and expressed her hope that all the young talents would use the special secret technique she had taught them to bring out their own aura and activate the entrance to the secret realm.]
[Seeing this, all the young talents cooperated diligently. Soon, the secret realm began to emit strong temporal fluctuations, and a spatial-temporal vortex appeared before their eyes. Everyone displayed expressions of joy, knowing that they had successfully opened the secret realm.]
[Next, Qin Yue looked at everyone, smiled slightly, and said that the secret realm was now open, but they had no idea what lay inside. Those who entered would have to face life and death as they ventured in, and if anyone perished, they should not blame her, Qin Yue, or the Qin family.]
[In response to Qin Yue's words, everyone chuckled and assured her that they would not blame her.]
[Seeing this, Qin Yue nodded in satisfaction and planned to have some of the Qin family's prisoners test the entrance's conditions.]
[Soon, Qin Yue's followers led the prisoners into the secret realm and confirmed some information. Once inside the secret realm, beings with a cultivation level higher than Grand Saint would be suppressed. If they forcefully used a cultivation level higher than Grand Saint, they would be directly crushed by the rules of the secret realm and die.]
[In addition, within the secret realm, it seemed that one could not use powers beyond the Saint level. Whether Supreme Beings and quasi-emperors could enter remained a question.]
[Upon hearing this, the expressions of many young talents, especially those on the Saint King Ranking and even the half-step quasi-emperors, changed dramatically. After all, their advantage lay in their longer cultivation time and the huge advantages in their cultivation levels.]
[Now, they had to suppress their cultivation levels and strength just to enter, making them equal to those on the Saint Emperor Ranking. Some might even find themselves at a disadvantage in certain situations. After all, under the same realm, they were not as formidable as the likes of Lei Wanqian and other exceptional talents.]
[Compared to the discomfort felt by others, the young talents on the Saint King Ranking, or those who had recently stepped into the Grand Saint level, like Lei Wanqian, were pleasantly surprised. They believed that this expedition into the secret realm might yield great rewards.]
[As for you, your mood was quite subtle, feeling that this secret realm seemed to be favorable for Saint King-level young talents. You couldn't help but wonder if it was prepared for a certain Child of Destiny.]
[However, the secret realm was located within the White Mist Forbidden Area, and it seemed that no one could follow them in.]
[Just as you were lost in thought, unexpected visitors arrived. These two individuals were none other than Phoenix Qing and Phoenix Yin. Their appearance surprised you, and you even suspected whether this secret realm was specifically prepared for these two young girls.]
[While you were surprised, the other young talents were equally astonished, wondering where Phoenix Qing and Phoenix Yin had come from. Although their cultivation was only at the Fifth Rank of Saint King, they gave off a unique vibe.]
[As for the quasi-emperor powerhouses present, they immediately recognized the true identities of Phoenix Qing and Phoenix Yin as pure-blood Phoenixes. Such talent, even in the current Golden Age, was second only to your Temporal Dao Body, Gu Xuan's Immortal Bones, and Lei Wanqian's Great Thunder Immortal Body. It was a bloodline talent even stronger than Shi Yuyan's.]
[These quasi-emperors were curious about where Phoenix Qing and Phoenix Yin had come from. Had the Phoenix clan from the Endless Fire Domain in the Four Profound Universe also emerged in the current Golden Age and set foot on the Transcendent Immortal Continent again?]
[Facing the astonishment of the crowd, Phoenix Qing and Phoenix Yin playfully greeted everyone, scanning them with their spirited eyes and seemingly eager for a challenge.]
[Seeing this, you couldn't help but smile. These two young girls, although younger than you were when you left Chrysanthemum Village in your simulations, and their cultivation was not as advanced, they were still lively and eager for battle.]
[Next, under the curious gazes of the others, Phoenix Qing and Phoenix Yin expressed their admiration for you and challenged you.]
[In response to this, your expression became somewhat subtle. You didn't expect these two young girls to target you right away. Was this a case of unfinished karma?]
[You pondered for a moment, then chuckled, saying that they could challenge you in another ten thousand years. With that, you revealed your aura, reaching the pinnacle of the Seventh Rank of Grand Saint.]
[Seeing your cultivation had reached the pinnacle of the Seventh Rank of Grand Saint, Phoenix Qing and Phoenix Yin instantly deflated, exchanging eye rolls with each other, realizing that they had chosen someone so strong for their challenge.]
[Watching the two of them squabble with each other, the expressions of the other young talents became even more nuanced. As the ancient beings behind them revealed the true identities of Phoenix Qing and Phoenix Yin, the young talents' faces changed significantly. They hadn't expected these two to be pure-blood Phoenixes.]
[If they could recruit pure-blood Phoenixes or even become their Dao companions, it would undoubtedly be greatly beneficial to their future. After all, pure-blood Phoenixes were extremely rare, and forming a connection with them would bring immense advantages.]
[Now, two pure-blood Phoenixes were right before their eyes, and their simple and pure personalities made many people feel quite tempted.]
[Seeing the unusual atmosphere, Qin Yue began to mediate, stating that the secret realm had already opened, and delaying further could lead to unexpected complications. She suggested that Phoenix Qing and Phoenix Yin could challenge someone inside the secret realm.]
[At the same time, Qin Yue also smiled and tried to win Phoenix Qing and Phoenix Yin over, hoping that the two would join her team.]
[Seeing Qin Yue trying to recruit Phoenix Qing and Phoenix Yin, the other young talents smiled and began to compete for them. Only you remained motionless.]
[You were well aware of Phoenix Qing and Phoenix Yin. Although these two young girls had simple personalities, they could easily sense malicious intent and were not easily deceived, especially with the guidance of those ancient beings.]
[Seeing everyone trying to win them over, Phoenix Qing and Phoenix Yin's eyes swirled around, and in the end, they looked at you, choosing you as their teammates and expressing their hope that you would agree.]
[You were quite surprised by this turn of events. While you believed that Phoenix Qing and Phoenix Yin wouldn't easily join anyone's team, you hadn't expected them to choose you.]
[With a sense of astonishment, you communicated with the two of them, curious about why they had chosen to team up with you. They replied that most of the people here harbored ill intentions and impure motives, but they felt a good vibe from you, one of goodwill.]
[Upon receiving their answer, you couldn't help but chuckle, realizing that you had underestimated them. They could not only sense malice but also goodwill.]
[Next, you chose to accept their request and team up with them. Seeing this, the expressions of the other people changed. You were already formidable enough, and now you were teaming up with two pure-blood Phoenixes. Your relationship would likely develop further, and your threat to them would increase.]
[Especially the 98th-ranked young talent on the Grand Saint Ranking, who let out a cold snort and felt quite displeased. He had been defeated by you, lost to you in the remnants, and had to use precious healing holy medicine to recover. Now he saw you taking away two pure-blood Phoenixes, which was both envy-inducing and infuriating.]
[As for Qin Yue, amidst her envy, she also breathed a sigh of relief. You were her ally, and your friendship with the pure-blood Phoenixes was undoubtedly better than letting others win their favor.]
[Afterward, without much further ado, everyone chose to enter the secret realm.]
(End of this chapter)]