However, this idea was quickly dismissed by the group of cultivators. They knew that from a young age, the young Emperor had displayed a character far superior to his peers. His unyielding will and indomitable spirit were evident to all.
Everyone was well aware of the Emperor's extreme dedication to cultivation and his harsh self-discipline. Given the heavy burdens he bore, be it the deep-seated hatred of his blood relatives, the whereabouts of Chu Nannan, or his promise to Nie Fengyun, the Emperor would never engage in a suicidal act.
The more they thought about it, the more they couldn't understand the reason behind it.
If he couldn't win and wasn't seeking death, what exactly was the young Emperor thinking?
Suddenly, a cultivator said, "We can't know what the Emperor is thinking, but it's clear that his sword heart was destroyed here by Wang Teng, who is said to have the bearing of a great emperor."
This statement made some sense. After all, the sword path Chu Yang chose was one of an invincible sword heart.
No matter the enemy or obstacle, he needed to crush them all. Anything that stood in his way would be obliterated.
But such a path was destined to be fraught with peril and hardship.
Wang Teng was undoubtedly a mountain that the young Emperor could not surpass. With his current cultivation level, it was impossible to crush Wang Teng and sweep all before him.
Since the Emperor had chosen an invincible path, failing to defeat the enemy would naturally shatter his sword heart.
Everything seemed quite logical.
Everyone believed firmly that the young Emperor's sword heart had been shattered by Wang Teng.
Upon learning this, Ye Fan felt a tinge of disappointment. They had initially thought that the Emperor had committed such heinous acts as betraying his master, which resulted in his sword heart being destroyed by the Sword Sovereign.
Otherwise, why would the Emperor go to such lengths to hide this past?
The Emperor possessed supreme sword talent, and his path in swordsmanship was full of mysteries.
However, Ye Fan quickly recovered. If they couldn't see the worst outcome for the Emperor, seeing him crushed and his sword heart shattered by someone else was satisfying enough.
Since the Emperor started cultivating, he had always swept across all opponents in an overwhelming manner, invincible in all directions.
Whether killing saints or later reaching the summit of Sword Void Peak, he had left a profound impression on everyone.
Even when his Dao Palace was broken, his foundation destroyed, and he had no cultivation left, he still defeated several minor cultivators with his strong sword heart.
So, Ye Fan eagerly anticipated seeing the scene where the Emperor was crushed by Wang Teng and his sword heart shattered.
...
"I am here to take your life on orders."
Chu Yang's voice was calm but filled with infinite confidence.
Even though the person before him was said to have the bearing of a great emperor, he showed no fear.
Wang Teng was clearly taken aback by these words. He never expected that someone would come to kill him in such an open and straightforward manner, without using any underhanded methods.
Over the years, he had faced countless assassination attempts, but it was the first time he encountered someone as forthright as Chu Yang.
"Do we know each other? I don't remember you," Wang Teng said slowly, his gaze sweeping over Chu Yang, comparing his face with the people he knew.
He found that he didn't know this person at all.
"I am here to kill you on orders. As for anything else, a dead man doesn't need to know," Chu Yang said plainly.
Wang Teng was stunned. He never expected this guy to be so forthright.
However, the look on the other's face, completely dismissing him, made Wang Teng very displeased.
He had never been underestimated in his life, but now this guy looked down on him?
Since Chu Yang wanted to play it straight, he would give him a dignified death!
"Come!"
Wang Teng roared and waved his hand, causing a void passage to appear before them, leading to an unknown destination.
Supreme-level powerhouses were too terrifying. Their battles could indeed be described as world-shattering.
In the vast Myriad Spirits Continent, within the three realms, there were countless saint realm experts, but very few could become Supremes.
A Supreme could kill a saint with just a glance.
A battle between two Supremes would affect thousands of miles of living beings, causing heavy casualties in the world.
...
The two arrived in a void realm, where everything was pitch black and empty, with only Chu Yang and Wang Teng present.
"Considering your forthright behavior, I'll give you a chance to strike first!" Wang Teng stood with his hands behind his back, exuding the demeanor of a sage who had attained enlightenment.
His gaze was sharp as he looked at Chu Yang.
To Wang Teng, a mere twenty-year-old youngster could never be his match.
Once he made a move, the guy in front of him would have absolutely no chance of surviving!
However, to Wang Teng's surprise, Chu Yang's expression remained calm as he slowly said, "We have no personal grudges, so I can give you a chance to strike first. Otherwise, you won't have the opportunity to do so."
Wang Teng burst into laughter. He couldn't believe that a supreme being like himself, invincible among his peers, was being looked down upon by a youngster.
He had always been an arrogant person, but now he found that this guy in front of him seemed even more haughty than he was.
He looked at Chu Yang with pity and said, "I have no time to play with you. Since you don't cherish this opportunity, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
With that, Wang Teng's body erupted with a terrifying and overwhelming aura, his potent life force sweeping across the heavens and earth. In this moment, Wang Teng seemed like a god or demon incarnate.
With a wave of his hand, Wang Teng summoned the infinite power of the Dao's laws. Even the slightest bit of this powerful force was enough to shatter stars.
All this mighty power converged in Wang Teng's hand, and he then struck down at Chu Yang with a massive palm.
At this moment, all the power of the laws exploded forth.
In the void above, a colossal palm materialized, enveloping Chu Yang entirely.
But Chu Yang, facing such a terrifying attack, showed no sign of panic.
A flash of sword light appeared in his eyes, and his sword emitted a resonant hum.
Without any movement from Chu Yang, the long sword drew itself from its sheath.
In the void, an immense brilliance burst forth, the invincible sword intent condensed within the sword.
Sword light surged.
At first, it was as small as a silver thread, but in the next moment, it expanded like a river of stars, dominating the sky.
The sword light was dazzling, splitting the galaxy and tearing through time and space with its unmatched force.
The momentum of the sword grew fiercer with each slash! When Wang Teng felt the terror of this sword, boundless fear welled up in his eyes.
Only now did he truly sense Chu Yang's strength. The other indeed had this confidence and was not being arrogant!
However, it was too late for Wang Teng to realize this now.
The sword light, as if a suspended river of stars, swept everything before it, obliterating and piercing through the massive palm.
Facing this sword, Wang Teng, a supreme being, found himself unable to muster even a thought of resistance.
The sword light, cold and bright, divided into thousands of beams in an instant, piercing through Wang Teng's body.
The energy in Wang Teng's body rapidly dissipated.
In the next moment.
Wang Teng, a supreme who had roamed the Myriad Spirits Continent for countless years and had the bearing of a great emperor, bled into the sky.
The surrounding void, unable to withstand the pressure of Chu Yang's sword, completely shattered.
In the night sky, Chu Yang glanced at Wang Teng's corpse, then turned and left on his sword.