In the Grand Xia Empire, the great roc soared through the skies, traversing through countless territories in just a few days.
The great roc in the clouds wanted to be the king of the skies. How terrifying was its speed? Even the Winged Dragon of the Nine Heavens wouldn't be able to compete with it in terms of speed. After meeting with those from the White Deer Institute, Di Tian entered the base of the Zong Clan and brought Zong Yi and the other two experts onto the great roc.
Di Tian was naturally none other than Qin Wentian. It was just that the great roc and Qin Wentian couldn't appear at the same time. Hence, he used the secret art he obtained from Di Feng to change his appearance. As to why he was named Di Tian, it was because the Azure Emperor's surname was' Di ', signifying that he was the successor of the Azure Emperor. The word' Tian 'was derived from the middle and last character of Qin Wentian.
As for the Di Tian now, he was completely the same as the Qin Wentian of the past. He wasn't an avatar, but his true body.
This was the tyrannical technique of the Great Nirvana Immortal Art. Using the great roc to undergo nirvanic rebirth, manifesting a true-self body. Regardless of astral soul, cultivation base, bloodline, or even personality, everything was the same as the original body. There were no differences at all.
The Di Tian who had undergone nirvana was none other than the Qin Wentian before he transformed into the great roc. However, his cultivation base had already risen to the second level of Heavenly Dipper.
After cultivating the Great Nirvana Immortal Art, Qin Wentian also knew how terrifying this art was. To be able to materialize a true-self body, it wasn't an avatar. How heaven-defying was this? No wonder Qing 'er told him not to reveal this.
At this moment, he was thinking, what price did Qing 'er pay exactly to obtain such a heaven-defying immortal art?
Sadly, the Great Nirvana Immortal Art could only be used once. If not, if he wanted to materialize another time, he would truly die.
Standing on the back of the great roc, Qin Wentian stared down at the sky. In front of him, there was a towering ancient mountain that pierced through the clouds. He glanced at the map in his hands and with an intention of his will, the great roc flew down from the sky. Di Tian and the great roc were both in their true bodies. Although they could cultivate in different directions, their hearts and minds were connected. They were two people, but at the same time, they were one person.
The wind howled, and in an instant, the great roc landed at the foot of the ancient mountain. Qin Wentian raised his head and looked ahead as he spoke, "You guys wait here, great roc, follow me up."
Qin Wentian spoke. Immediately, he and the great roc walked towards the ancient mountain. They didn't fly in the air, instead, they walked towards the top of the ancient mountain step by step.
The path up the mountain was rugged, but to Stellar Martial Cultivators, it wasn't difficult at all. Although Qin Wentian was slowly ascending, his speed wasn't slow at all. A human and a demonic beast soon arrived at the peak of the ancient mountain. Over there, there was a simple and crude house. Outside the house, an old man clad in tattered robes quietly sat on the ground, his face facing the sky.
Qin Wentian and the great roc stood beside the old man, not saying anything. The old man also quietly sat there with his eyes closed, as though nothing had happened.
After a long time, the old man's lips moved as he spoke, "Since you're here, why aren't you speaking?"
"My name is Di Tian." Qin Wentian took out the Azure Emperor Medallion as he slowly spoke. The old man fell silent, an instant later, he opened his eyes as he stared deeply at Qin Wentian and the great roc, before turning his gaze back to the Azure Emperor Medallion. After which, he stood up and entered the house. Not long after, he walked out again, carrying a bundle on his back.
"I heard that the Punishment Faction has experienced a great change in the past thousand years. Now, there's only one person left, yet he is still waiting here. Di Tian admires him greatly, hence he chose to walk up the ancient mountain." Qin Wentian slowly spoke. Walking up the mountain was a sign of respect.
"Although there's only one person, it's still a part of the Punishment Faction, passed down from generation to generation. Until now, the Lightning Punishment Scepter is in my hands. Now, I'm willing to follow the young master of the Di Clan." The old man bowed to Qin Wentian. Momentarily, Qin Wentian nodded his head lightly. He turned and mounted the back of the great roc as he spoke, "Let's go."
The old man was still clad in a coarse hemp robe. He slowly walked up the back of the great roc. The great roc spread its wings and soared downwards, descending the ancient mountain in an instant.
Those from the White Deer Institute and Zong Clan stared at the old man. They didn't know of the existence of the other party, and right now, they couldn't help but to seriously scrutinize him. Upon seeing the long bundle on the back of the old man, their countenances all changed after hearing the stories of the Azure Emperor Palace being passed down through the generations.
Zong Yi asked, "Are you from the Punishment Faction?"
The old man glanced at Zong Yi as a sharp gleam of sharpness flickered in his eyes. After which, he nodded his head lightly, "Seems like the Swords Sect is still the same."
"Let's go." Qin Wentian's voice was as calm as ever. Everyone mounted the back of the great roc as they soared up into the air. Although the expressions of those on the back of the great roc were calm, they were all filled with shock in their hearts. After Qin Wentian passed the authority over to Di Tian, it seemed like Di Tian was preparing to replace Qin Wentian to take control of the Azure Emperor Palace. Di Tian wanted to unify the various hidden factions in the shortest amount of time possible.
The great roc soared up into the skies once more. Before this, Qin Wentian had already asked Fairy Qingmei to investigate the situation of the various hidden factions. If not, he wouldn't have known that the Punishment Faction had encountered such a huge change.
Now, he only needed to hold the Azure Emperor Token in his hand and head there to take over the reins.
The Spirit Continent was located in a remote corner of Grand Xia. The terrain here was extremely complicated, and the environment was extremely harsh. There were many treacherous grounds surrounding the Spirit Continent, and hence, the people within the Spirit Continent were all extremely valiant. Under such a harsh environment, it was easier for them to grow.
In the northern region of the Spirit Continent, there was a world of ice and snow. This world of ice and snow was incomparably vast, and was known as the Arctic Ice Region. There were many treacherous grounds within, but for those who loved to cultivate in the Mandate of Ice and Snow, this place was like a paradise to them.
The Ice Spirit Sect had a history of over a thousand years in the Arctic Ice Region. The founder of the sect was a group of women, and gradually, the sect grew to a point where there were over ten thousand members. However, because the Ice Spirit Sect had always kept a low profile, and had never provoked any other powers. They stood aloof from worldly affairs, and only focused on nurturing their own strength. Hence, although there were many powers that feared the Ice Spirit Sect, because of the principles of the sect, none of them dared to make a move against the Ice Spirit Sect.
In the boundless Arctic Ice Region, numerous ice palaces could be seen. Many female cultivators could be seen walking about, and all of them were clad in thin clothing, as though they weren't afraid of the cold.
"Senior Sister, look up there."
At this moment, a female cultivator inclined her head and stared at the sky. Her beautiful eyes froze as an expression of shock appeared on her face. Above the clouds, there were actually eight silhouettes descending from the skies, flying in the direction of the Ice Spirit Sect.
The person in the lead had an extraordinary demeanor. The seven cultivators behind him all exuded the aura of experts, giving off a feeling that they were invincible.
"Quickly report this to the sect." The silhouettes of these female cultivators flickered, and an instant later, the silhouettes in the air landed on top of an ice statue. Following which, more and more silhouettes appeared, and all of them were female cultivators. The Ice Spirit Sect cultivated a cultivation art that was only suitable for females.
"Who are you all?" At this moment, a middle-aged woman glanced at Qin Wentian and the others as she asked.
"Where is the Sovereign of the Ice Spirit Sect?" Zong Yi indifferently replied. His voice was calm, yet it was filled with sharpness, as though a surge of sword might permeated the air.
"Sir, what business do you have with me?" At this moment, a silhouette drifted over from afar. Qin Wentian and the others turned their gazes over, only to see a female cultivator clad in snow-white robes slowly walking over. This female cultivator looked extremely young, only around thirty years of age. Her skin was as smooth as water, yet she exuded an intense coldness.
"Azure Emperor."
Qin Wentian's lips trembled as he transmitted his voice into her ears. Instantly, Bing Yu Chan's countenance abruptly changed as she spoke, "Follow me."
After speaking, she turned, as Qin Wentian and the others followed behind. Bing Yu Chan brought them to an ice statue. This ice statue was extremely lifelike, it was actually a beautiful woman.
"Is this the ancestor of the Ice Spirit Sect, Bing Ling?" Qin Wentian glanced at the ice statue as he asked.
"Mhm, the ancestor of the Ice Spirit Sect couldn't forget the death of the Azure Emperor. Hence, she ordered her descendants to transform her body into an ice statue and place it here, engraving this enmity in her heart. If there's a day when the descendants of the Azure Emperor come here, they would personally destroy this statue. From then on, the Ice Spirit Sect would no longer worship the ancestor, Bing Ling, and would only follow the descendants of the Azure Emperor." Bing Yu Chan faintly spoke. Qin Wentian took out the Azure Emperor Token. Bing Yu Chan scrutinized it before bowing, "Bing Yu Chan greets Young Master."
"Senior Bing Ling's feelings for the Azure Emperor can be witnessed by the Heavens and Earth." Qin Wentian continued, "As long as this ice statue isn't destroyed, it will remain here forever. Choose the strongest three from the Ice Spirit Sect and leave with me. After that, hand over the matters of the sect to those who can be trusted. Order the Ice Spirit Sect to disband and head to the Celestial Lake Palace in the vast forest outside the Demon Continent. Fairy Qingmei is there."
Upon hearing the name Fairy Qingmei, Bing Yu Chan's countenance changed. But soon after, she nodded her head lightly, "I will arrange it right away."
After waiting for a period of time, Bing Yu Chan arranged everything properly. After which, she stood up together with Qin Wentian and soared into the air. When she saw the great roc, her eyes narrowed as a resplendent light gleamed in her eyes.
However, she didn't ask too much. After mounting the great roc, Qin Wentian spoke, "My name is Qin Wentian. I'm sure you already know the true identity of the great roc. He is the true successor of the Azure Emperor, but now that he has transformed into a great roc, I will handle everything. There's no distinction between us. However, you have to remember, this matter is not to be leaked out of the sect. It's fine as long as the various branches of the Azure Emperor know of it."
"Yes." Bing Yu Chan nodded her head in agreement. Qin Wentian didn't continue speaking. This trip could be said to be extremely smooth. The Ice Spirit Sect didn't say anything and directly handed over the authority to the Azure Emperor. One of the reasons for this was because of their loyalty to the Azure Emperor, but another reason was because the people he brought along with him were all extremely powerful. If it was the same as back then when he entered the Moon Continent alone, entering the White Deer Institute, there wouldn't be such a situation.
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In the Grand Xia Empire, there was a country named Skythunder Country. Although this country wasn't part of the nine continents, it was still a country with considerable power. Especially the royal clan of Skythunder Country, the Skythunder Aristocrat Clan.
Previously, this country wasn't the Skythunder Country. But eight hundred years ago, the Skythunder Aristocrat Clan suppressed the royal clan and after a great battle, they seized the country back into their hands. Only then did the Skythunder Aristocrat Clan change its name to Skythunder Country. And in the eight hundred years of history, the Skythunder Aristocrat Clan annexed three other countries, causing their strength to grow even more tyrannical.
The royal clan of Skythunder was also extremely powerful. They recruited experts from all over the world and had many Heavenly Dipper Sovereigns.
Today, in the Skythunder Country, a few uninvited guests arrived. After Qin Wentian and the rest arrived, they didn't directly head towards the royal clan of Skythunder Country. Instead, they first went to the ruins of the Skythunder Aristocrat Clan. Staring at the ruins that had been completely razed to the ground, with not a single person remaining, a cold light flashed in Qin Wentian's eyes.
Among the hidden factions of the Azure Emperor, some of them had already been destroyed. Now, other than those he had already subdued, there was only the Skythunder Aristocrat Clan left. However, it seemed that the Skythunder Aristocrat Clan didn't follow the Azure Emperor's will and wait here. Instead, they were plotting to grow stronger, and the Skythunder Aristocrat Clan became the Skythunder Country.
As for the ruins on the map of the Azure Emperor Token, there was actually no one left behind. This indicated that they treated the Azure Emperor's will as nothing, and the inflated Skythunder Aristocrat Clan now had the ambition to soar higher and higher!
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