Asura Mad Emperor

After coming out of Exquisite Pavilion.

Qinchuan looked up at the sky, which had returned to normal, and was silent for a long time.

After a while, he silently said in his heart, "The heavens, they have changed!"

His Cultivation Technique had been the Asura Path, and across nine cycles of reincarnation, this was the first time he encountered an uncontrollable situation.

Those who arranged the Immortal Burial did not concern him much, but the power that could rejuvenate the Immortal Path forced him to take it seriously.

Even though he had practiced the Asura Path through nine cycles of reincarnation, he had only managed to grasp the Heavenly Dao.

However, to control the Heavenly Dao and renew it was beyond his capabilities.

"It looks like I need to make an effort to increase my strength and save Ling'er sooner rather than later—delay could lead to trouble!"

Having made up his mind, Qinchuan immediately stepped forward, while Ye Xuanji and Zhou Xi followed closely behind.

After skirting around a secluded area, the three of them once again arrived in front of the hunchbacked old man's courtyard.

After gathering information about the Gongshan Family from the Eldest Prince, this visit was for another matter.

As soon as Qinchuan and his companions reached the courtyard, the gate opened on its own, as if the host had already been aware of their arrival.

The trio stepped into the courtyard to find the hunchbacked old man meticulously tending to his spiritual medicine.

Without turning his head, the old man confidently said, "The young master must already know of the Gongshan Family's news. Coming to this old man at this time, could it be..."

The hunchbacked old man did not finish his sentence but stared intently at Qinchuan.

Qinchuan scanned the courtyard, then made his way to an armchair in the corner of the wall. He sprawled casually before casting a glance at the old man and said, "I had long heard that the Imperial Family had three elders known as the Tian Can trio. Everyone knows that Tian Can's leg is loyal to the Eldest Prince, but nobody would have thought that Tian Tuo, the old man, was also following the Eldest Prince.

No sooner had I gathered information about the Gongshan Family from you than the Eldest Prince got wind of my news. Aren't you afraid I've come to settle the account with you?"

The moment the Eldest Prince mentioned the Gongshan Family during today's teaching conference, Qinchuan guessed that this hunchbacked old man was an informant for the Eldest Prince.

He immediately thought of the infamous Tian Can trio in the royal household—Tian Can's leg, Tian Tuo the old man, and the Single-Armed old man.

It was not a surprise for Tian Tuo to be recognized, and he stopped his work, setting down the watering can.

"The name Ye Xuanji is famous throughout Tianyuan Nation; even if I didn't inform the Eldest Prince, the Imperial Family would sooner or later set its sights on the young master. The Eldest Prince is gentle, unlike the rash Third Prince. Informing him earlier so he could come to meet the young master was also to spare the young master many troubles."

Qinchuan could not deny it; Ye Xuanji was the youngest saint in the Tianyuan realm in tens of thousands of years, and the Imperial Family had tried to recruit Brother Ye many times, all in vain.

Now that Ye Xuanji had appeared in Tianqing City, and moreover as his Protector, it indeed attracted attention.

He had not met the Third Prince, but in comparison to the Saint Heirs of other Sects, the Eldest Prince was truly mild-mannered and had spared him a lot of trouble.

Qinchuan changed the subject.

"Since you have fulfilled our agreement, I naturally won't fail to honor mine. Here is the recipe for the Emperor Breakthrough Pill."

As he spoke, he took out a pill recipe from his bosom and threw it over with careless ease, as if it were a piece of garbage.

Tian Tuo caught the Emperor Breakthrough Pill recipe, and a sharp light flashed in his eyes as he scanned it. Then, overcome with joy, his hands holding the recipe began to tremble uncontrollably.

"This is the Emperor Breakthrough Pill... Is this real... It's real..."

Although he was only at the peak of the saint level, he had collected materials for the Emperor's Essence Pill for many years and had a vague understanding of the Emperor Realm. When he saw the recipe, he immediately recognized that the Emperor Breakthrough Pill was authentic!
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"Although the Emperor Breakthrough Pill has no side effects, it can only help you break through to the Quasi-Emperor Realm. If you hope to contend with the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom, I'm afraid you are still not strong enough."

Upon hearing these words, a flash of brilliance burst forth in the eyes of the old man Tian Tuo, although his face remained calm, his heart was churning with tumultuous waves.

For Qinchuan to guess that he was the Eldest Prince was not difficult, one could say it was something he had intentionally revealed, but the hatred for the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom had been buried deep in his heart for thousands of years. How did this young man before him come to know of it?

Qinchuan seemed to notice the doubts in Old Man Tian Tuo and continued, "You are well aware of the side effects of the Emperor's Essence Pill, yet you are willing to become a walking corpse to refine it, showing your urgent desire to become an Emperor."

"And what does that explain? If the pursuit of cultivation isn't to become an Emperor, then what is it for?"

"With your innate ability, breaking through to the Quasi-Emperor Realm within a hundred thousand years isn't difficult, but why do you insist on reaching the Emperor Realm despite the side effects of the Emperor's Essence Pill? What is the reason for that?"

At this point, Qinchuan stopped swinging on his Taishi chair and turned his head to look at Old Man Tian Tuo, adding, "More importantly, the hatred in your eyes is well concealed, but it still cannot escape this young master's eyes."

Tian Tuo's eyes flashed with several imperceptible glimmers, as if he was contemplating something.

Seeing through the worries in Old Man Tian Tuo's heart, Qinchuan said disdainfully, "You can rest assured, I have no interest in meddling with your vendetta against the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom, and it would be best if you don't harbor any thoughts against me, otherwise, even the Tianyuan Royal Family could not protect you."

Old Man Tian Tuo's expression changed several times before finally returning to normal, his aura growing even calmer, and the hint of hatred in his eyes faded away.

"Even if my enemy is at the Quasi-Emperor Realm, how can you be certain it's the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom? You should know that here on the Divine Wilderness Continent, the Great Yan isn't the only power with Quasi-Emperor forces."

"There is a sword wound on your wrist. The scar should have formed the shape of a flying swallow, although you have disfigured it, making it unclear, the traces of the 'Sword Momentum Swallow Chasing the Moon' can still be vaguely seen; the injury on your forehead, though covered by your hair, still shows signs of the 'Sword Technique Geese Flying South'; I have identified ten different sword wounds on your body, all of which are techniques of the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom."

"What is so rare about having wounds as a cultivator, who goes against the Heavenly Dao?"

Qinchuan shook his head and sighed, "I thought you were a wise person, but it seems that cleverness can be a double-edged sword. For a cultivator, getting injured is ordinary, but isn't healing those scars effortlessly within the abilities of a Saint? You keep these wounds simply to motivate yourself to train harder, seeking vengeance sooner rather than later."

Old Man Tian Tuo looked dejected; this young man before him was truly extraordinary.

But he wasn't aware, under the surveillance of the Innate Pupils, nothing about him could remain hidden.

Everything Qinchuan said was accurate; he hadn't expected that after hiding his vendetta against the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom for thousands of years, the other could deduce all based on such minor details.

Moreover, Qinchuan was correct in another aspect; even if he became a Quasi-Emperor, challenging the colossal entity that was the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom would be as arduous as ascending to the heavens.

Seeing the dimming of Tian Tuo's Divine Sense, Qinchuan once again changed the subject and said, "Let's make a transaction."

"What transaction?"

"I will teach you the remaining Six Extremes of the Seven Absolute Devouring Sword Technique if you help me find a few items."

"Heavenly Treasures Materials?"

Tian Tuo immediately understood; Qinchuan wasn't even concerned with celestial techniques like the Seven Absolute Devouring Sword Technique, so it wouldn't be those that he was after, recalling the time Qinchuan had asked him to search for the Elixir of Eternal Life.

It was obvious what Qinchuan was searching for.

"If the young master truly teaches me the remaining Six Extremes Sword Techniques, I will commit myself fully," said Tian Tuo.

Qinchuan already knew that Old Man Tian Tuo would agree and produced a detailed list, saying, "It is detailed here, the six Heavenly Treasures Materials; some of which you may not have heard of, but you will be able to find them if you just search according to the pictures depicted on it."

Upon hearing this, Old Man Tian Tuo revealed a hint of scorn on his face.

"Heavenly Treasures Materials that I have not heard of?"

"For a thousand years I have searched for Spiritual Medicine to prepare the Emperor's Essence Pill, trekking every corner of the Eastern Wastes. Is there a Spiritual Treasure in this world that I have not heard of?"

However, as soon as he took the list, he was completely taken aback.