Sky Martial Region, Emperor Canyon …
This was a holy land, as well as a forbidden area. Since ancient times, those who thought themselves to be unparalleled had entered, but the majority of them had left dejectedly.
Being unparalleled in the current era also depended on the era. Not every era's unparalleled expert could leave their mark on the Emperor Scar Stele.
Many people speculated that one had to have at least Seven Star battle strength to leave a mark. As for whether it was true or not, no one had tested it yet. This was because in the current era, apart from Ye Chen, no one else had reached Seven Star battle strength.
After the New Year, many Kings had been waiting here. They had received news that Ye Chen would leave his mark on the Emperor Scar Stele either today or tomorrow. If he did not leave his mark, he might not be able to return for a short period of time. Once the Demons and Evil Spirit Race knew that their army had suffered a great defeat and that there was a character like Ye Chen, they would definitely dispatch even more powerful Kings to guard the Death Path. At that time, it would be easy for Ye Chen to leave, but difficult for him to enter.
"They're here, they're really here."
In the afternoon, under the blazing sun, three figures flew over. They were precisely Xu Jing, Murong Qingcheng, and Ye Chen.
"Junior Brother Ye, today is the day your name will be passed down through the ages."
Xu Jing looked at the dozens of Kings guarding the canyon and turned her head to speak to Ye Chen.
Ye Chen said, "If I go through the Death Path, I don't know if I'll be able to return for a short period of time. I've done what I should do, and it can be considered as fulfilling a part of my wish."
Leaving a mark didn't mean that Ye Chen valued this honor. He was merely imitating the ancients. If he didn't leave a mark, he would be looking down on the ancients. Shua!
Shua! Shua!
The five landed near the Emperor Scar Stele.
"I wonder if this Ye Chen can leave a mark. He should be able to! According to the Emperor Scroll, the majority of titled Monarchs were not as strong as Ye Chen. There's no reason why they could leave a mark while Ye Chen couldn't. " Among the many Kings, a white-haired King held a book in his left hand and a pen in his right. On the cover of the book were three large words — Imperial Book.
Speaking of the Emperor Book, many people knew about it. This was a book used to record the deeds of those who could leave marks on the Emperor Scar Stele. This was just a copy. The true Emperor Book could not be carried around.
This was the second time Ye Chen had come to Emperor Canyon and arrived in front of Emperor Scar Stele. The last time he came, he was only at Sea of Soul realm. Even approaching Emperor Scar Stele was difficult. But now, if he wanted to, he could completely touch the stele.
Standing several miles away, Ye Chen looked up at the tall Emperor Scar Stele with a calm expression. Only his blue clothes fluttered in the wind from the Emperor Scar Stele's Emperor Qi and various wills.
Clang!
Unsheathing the Demon Slaughtering Sword, Ye Chen's figure flickered as he stabbed at the empty space below the last mark. That mark was left by Yuan Emperor.
Space became still and Emperor Qi stagnated. The crimson Demon Slaughtering Sword's tip erupted with a resplendent red light. This red light, with the sword tip as the center, erupted unceasingly. But strangely, no matter how fierce the eruption was, it was only the size of a fist, as if all of its might was restrained within.
Rip!
Sword Qi wreaked havoc in the empty space below Yuan Emperor's scar, shooting out in a spiral pattern. Ye Chen's sword tip pierced through it.
"Success!"
The white-haired old man's hand slightly trembled. Although he had long since known that with Ye Chen's strength, he would definitely be able to leave a mark on the Emperor Scar Stele, he was still a little uncertain.
Drifting back, Ye Chen returned to his original position.
Everyone looked up and saw that the mark of a sword flower had appeared at the bottom of the Emperor Scar Stele. This sword flower was only the size of a bowl, but the sword intent it emitted was exceptionally sharp. Facing this sword flower, one would feel as if their soul was being pierced. Apart from this, the aura emitted by this sword flower gave off a feeling of space becoming still. Unknowingly, one would be immersed within it, unable to extricate themselves. This was the essence of Instant Glory.
"Next, it's the Path of Death."
Ye Chen had been waiting for this day for a very long time. Senior Fire Emperor had failed in the Path of Death and passed away beneath the mountain behind the Eternal Sky Sect. Senior Dragon King had entered the Path of Death and it was unknown whether he was dead or alive.
Entering the Path of Death had already become a knot in the heart of Elysium. Every generation's unparalleled character would enter the Path of Death, but those who succeeded were few and far between. Although some people could pass through the Path of Death even without unparalleled strength, they had to rely on heaven-defying luck. Not everyone had heaven-defying luck.
"That year, the thirty-seven year old Sword King Ye Chen left a sword flower mark on the Emperor Scar Stele. After Yuan Emperor, he was the first person to leave a mark …"
On this day, Ye Chen left behind a living legend in the Emperor Scar Stele.
…
Near the Path of Death …
Almost all the Life and Death Kings were present. Different from the Emperor Scar Stele, they could look at it at any time. On the other hand, entering the Path of Death could only be done once. Apart from those who had entered the Path of Death, nobody knew how many experts were guarding the Path of Death. Nobody knew whether one could enter again after passing through the Path of Death. Everything was unknown. Therefore, this might be the last time they would see Ye Chen for a very long time.
Of course, they hoped that Ye Chen could clear the Path of Death and kill all the experts guarding the Path of Death. This way, they would all be able to leave. Unfortunately, this didn't seem too realistic.
"Ye Chen, you must succeed!"
Chu Zhongtian said loudly.
"I will."
Standing at the forefront, Ye Chen turned around with a faint smile on his face. Behind him, the pitch-black Path of Death was like a passage leading to hell. It seemed as if it wanted to devour people, emitting a frightening killing intent.
"I believe in you, just like how I believe that you won't die so easily at the hands of the Troll Emperor." Dugu Jue crossed his arms, his white hair dazzling.
"Many thanks for your trust. I believe that I, Ye Chen, will not stop at the Path of Death." Sucking in a deep breath, Ye Chen's gaze swept through the crowd: Xuanhou, Demon Flower Emperor, Jailor, Xu King, Air Emperor, Spirit Pill King, Dugu Jue, Dantai Mingyue, Chu Zhongtian, Snow Sword Of Gojoseon, Star Sword King, Lan Sanmei, and finally, Xu Jing and Murong Qingcheng.
With an apologetic expression, Ye Chen said, "I'm sorry. This time, I have to leave alone again."
"Don't worry, go! There's still a lot of time in the future. We've only been here for a few decades, "Xu Jing said.
Murong Qingcheng also nodded. "If we don't leave now, when the Demons and Evil Spirits react, they will definitely send even more powerful experts to guard the Path of Death. At that time, who knows when we'll be able to leave. Ye Chen, when you go out, you must be careful. I don't know what the outside world is like, but it's definitely more dangerous."
Murong Qingcheng reminded Ye Chen.
"I know that." Ye Chen continued, "I promise you, even if there's only a sliver of a chance, I will do my best to kill the foreign experts guarding the Path of Death."
After killing the foreign experts guarding the Path of Death, the Path of Death would be completely clear in a short period of time. Everyone would be able to enter and exit freely. However, this was undoubtedly very difficult. Senior Fire Emperor had entered the Path of Death and couldn't withstand the first wave of attacks. He was seriously injured and died of depression. Therefore, the people inside had no idea how many foreign experts were guarding the Path of Death. Perhaps, the one who dealt with Senior Fire Emperor was only the weakest of them.
"Ye Chen, there's no time to lose. Let's act quickly!"
The one who spoke was Xu Anhou. When the foreign races' calamity ended, she had advised Ye Chen to immediately enter the Path of Death, afraid that things would change. However, Ye Chen didn't want to leave so early and decided to wait until after the new year. Now that more than three months had passed, the people outside had probably already found out about the things inside. There were more variables.
"That's right, it's time to leave. Everyone, I'll leave Elysium to you. Goodbye."
After saying goodbye, Ye Chen didn't waste any time. His figure flashed and he rushed into the Path of Death.
"Ye Chen, goodbye!"
Murong Qingcheng waved her hand as she muttered. To the side, Xu Jing sighed. She and Ye Chen, in the end, were only in a close relationship. They hadn't reached the point where they could express their feelings. However, she wasn't anxious. Their lives had just begun, and there would be a day when they would meet again.
Looking at the blue-clothed youth disappearing from their sight, everyone's mood was somewhat strange. This unprecedented genius had really left. He was like a mystery. In the first fifteen years of his life, he was unknown, just a stupid aristocratic family's disciple. On the day he turned fifteen, he started to rise, growing step by step, walking towards the peak. In the past twenty years, he had never been defeated among his peers. Now, he had even left his mark on the Emperor Scar Stele, keeping pace with the ancients.
For the first fifteen years of his life, no one knew of him, and likewise, no one knew of his future. He was like a bright shooting star in the True Spirit World, streaking across everyone's hearts and blossoming with his most breathtaking radiance.
At this moment, everyone felt like they were in a dream.
"Ye Chen."
Dugu Jue said in a low voice. His expression was a bit lonely. But soon, his expression became resolute. Wasn't it just a dead end? One day, he would use his own strength to charge through the dead end. Even if he was at the ends of the earth, he would still follow him. In this life, even if he couldn't create his own legend, he would still witness the birth of a legend.
"In this life, I probably won't be able to surpass him. Every time, he is always ahead. But, this is also good. It saves me the trouble of losing motivation."
Chu Zhongtian smiled and rubbed his nose.
…
The dead end was nothing but primal chaos. There was no light, no darkness, no sound. It was a true void.
After flying for an unknown amount of time, a wisp of light suddenly appeared in front of them. It was a wisp of dreamy starry sky light.
"Almost out."
Ye Chen's eyes squinted.
"Who dares to charge into the dead end? Scram!"
Bang!
Two shadows appeared in front of them. They were two Demon Demons. Their cultivation bases were at the fifth layer of Life and Death realm, which was equivalent to Seven Star battle strength.
"Humph!"
Ye Chen coldly snorted and took out his Demon Slayer Sword, waving it horizontally and vertically.
Immediately, a cross-shaped green sword screen shot out. The next moment, the two Demon Demons' bodies were torn apart, turning into blood mist. Ye Chen's current battle strength was at the peak of Seven Star. However, his control over his power allowed him to contend with a Seven Star tyrant. And, this was the result without using the Three Flowers Borrowing Path.
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