Rank 8 sects were considered strong factions in the Tianwu Domain. They were all in the same province. Who knew how intense the competition would be?
The founder of this Eternal Heavenly Sword School is really shameless. Unexpectedly, he said that he created the Thunder Light Fleeing Shadows Sword. I really want to know who this Eternal Heavenly Sword Sage is.
Ao Jiao said angrily from the Immortal Spirit Ring. Along the way, Xiao Chen met several Eternal Heavenly Sword School disciples. When they spoke, they all respected this founder of the Eternal Heavenly Sword School.
They said that the Eternal Heavenly Sword School was an absolute genius. Not only did he establish the Eternal Heavenly Sword School from scratch, but he also created several exquisite Sword Techniques.
In the end, when Ao Jiao heard this, she flew into a rage. The Sword Techniques that the other party mentioned, including the Thunder Light Fleeing Shadows Sword, were all comprehended by the Thunder King himself when he was young.
Along the way, Xiao Chen had heard Ao Jiao's complaints several times. He smiled faintly and said, "Don't say anymore. That Eternal Heavenly Sword Sage is probably dead already. There is no point in you cursing at him."
Ao Jiao said calmly, "That person was already a Martial Sage two thousand years ago. If he broke through to Emperor Wu, even if he was a Minor Heavenly Emperor Wu, he would have no problem living for another two thousand years."
Xiao Chen shook his head and said, "That is impossible. If he became Emperor Wu, he would shake up the entire place. No other faction would be able to set foot in Hunluo Province. The most important thing is that the Eternal Heavenly Sword School disciples did not say that he became a Martial Emperor. If he really became a Martial Emperor, he would flaunt it. "
"What you say makes sense. However, I feel that this is too much of a coincidence. Two thousand years ago, right after the Thunder King fell, this Eternal Heavenly Sword School was established. If he did not want to become a Martial Emperor, why would he establish a sect for no reason? Establishing a sect is for the sake of obtaining resources to become a Martial Emperor. "
Ao Jiao's expression turned grave. Her suspicions of this Eternal Heavenly Sword School increased.
Xiao Chen noticed the main point in Ao Jiao's words. He asked, "What does establishing a sect have to do with breaking through to Emperor Wu?"
Ao Jiao explained, "Some people with insufficient talent and Luck will establish a sect and gather vast resources to forcefully break through to Martial Emperor.
"However, this kind of Martial Emperor's cultivation will forever be stuck at the Minor Celestial Realm, unable to advance any further. Furthermore, the risks are equally high, and the resources required are astronomical. For some people, the gains do not make up for the losses."
He glanced at Hunluo City, which was already in sight. Then, he stopped and said, "Actually, by now, you should tell me how the Thunder Emperor fell back then."
Inside the Immortal Spirit Ring, Ao Jiao remained silent for a long time. It was like she was unwilling to recall that period of the past. After a long time, she slowly said, "There are indeed some things that I have to tell you."
Xiao Chen had always been suspicious about the Thunder King's death. As the youngest Sovereign Martial Emperor since the Qing Emperor, Sang Mu had swept through the Kunlun Realm unhindered. Practically no one in the same generation could match him.
On the path of cultivation, those who could become Emperor Wu were usually people with great Luck. Barring any accidents, they would not fall for no reason.
This was even more so for someone like the Thunder Emperor. Since he could be conferred King, he would definitely not die by accident.
Back then, in the Blue Dragon Palace, when the mysterious Item Spirit mentioned the Thunder King, it was full of praise. The first thing it asked Xiao Chen was if the Thunder King was the strongest Sovereign Martial Emperor.
After learning of the Thunder King's death, the stunned expression on the Thunder King's face did not seem to be feigned.
Ao Jiao revealed a somewhat sorrowful expression. She said softly, "Back then, when Sang Mu advanced to Sovereign Martial Emperor, he could not wait to challenge the Thunder King, one of the strongest Sovereign Martial Emperors in the Tianwu Domain."
The Thunder King was a title. He was the founder of the Thunder and Lightning Palace, a Sovereign Martial Emperor of the same generation as the Qing Emperor. He was also one of the oldest Emperor Wu of the Kunlun Realm.
Many people said that the Thunder King was the strongest of the human race. Even the Holy Lord of the Three Holy Masters was not as strong as him.
Of course, rumors were just rumors. No one could take them seriously. Furthermore, the Thunder King had already lived for more than ten thousand years and had not shown himself for a very long time. No one knew whether he was dead or alive.
Sang Mu was known as the Thunder King. Now that he advanced to Sovereign Martial Emperor, he naturally wanted the Thunder King's title. However, the title was not bestowed by oneself.
One had to have the corresponding strength for the title to be acknowledged by the world. Hence, there would definitely be a battle between Sang Mu and the Thunder King, one of the strongest Emperor Wu of the human race.
Having just been conferred King, Sang Mu challenged a Sovereign of the same generation as the Qing Emperor. Such boldness was something to look forward to.
Xiao Chen asked somewhat anxiously, "Did he win or lose?"
Ao Jiao revealed a pained expression. She muttered, "He lost. The Thunder King's Sang Mu sword was broken by that old fellow, the Thunder King."
Xiao Chen said somewhat dispiritedly, "In that case, the Thunder King was killed by the Thunder King."
Ao Jiao shook her head and said, "No, that old fellow, the Thunder King, only broke the Sang Mu sword and severely injured the Thunder King. However, he did not kill him. He even said that this was an unfair victory and invited the Thunder King to fight him again in a hundred years."
Xiao Chen asked doubtfully, "In that case, who killed him?"
"I am not very clear on the specifics, either. The instant the Sang Mu sword broke, I fell into a deep sleep, in danger of dying at any moment."
At some point in time, crystalline tears appeared in the corners of Ao Jiao's eyes. She said, "When I woke up, not only did the Thunder King not recover from his injuries, they even worsened, becoming fatal. At that time, I was so frightened that I started crying.
"He told me not to cry. When I asked him who did this to him, he did not say anything. He only said that he was betrayed by a vile person and that he had let me down. After that, he went to the Phoenix's Passion Palace, hoping to ask for a Divine Moonlight Stone to protect me. However, he got into an argument with their Young Palace Master.
"In his rage, the Thunder King dragged his dying body and killed their Young Palace Master. He forcefully snatched away the Divine Moonlight Stone. The Holy Lord of the Phoenix's Passion Palace planted a Vermilion Bird Holy Fire Imprint on him, causing him to self-destruct."
After Xiao Chen heard Ao Jiao's story, he finally understood the whole story. On the surface, the Thunder King appeared to have been killed by the Holy Lord of the Phoenix's Passion Palace.
However, in reality, he was already dead. If he were at his peak, the Phoenix's Passion Palace's Palace Master might not have been able to kill the Thunder King.
The crux of this should be the period after the Thunder King's defeat, when Ao Jiao was asleep. How exactly did the Thunder King's injuries become fatal?
Clearly, the Thunder King did not want to tell Ao Jiao about this, so Xiao Chen had no way of knowing.
Xiao Chen thought about the Thunder King's life. He came from a humble background and became famous at a young age. Along the way, the deeds he left behind in the Sky Dome Realm became a legend.
After he arrived in the Kunlun Realm, he was like a fish in water. He was like a bound Kun Peng finally unfurling its wings, larger than the sky.
He distinguished himself from the many lower-realm geniuses and defeated the disciples of the various noble clans of the Tianwu Domain. After he advanced to Martial Emperor, he rose up completely. From then on, he rampaged through the Kunlun Realm, inspiring fear in Emperor Wu of the various races.
Such a fall was truly regrettable. If the Thunder King had not died, he would definitely be the strongest Sovereign Martial Emperor in the Tianwu Domain two thousand years later.
Looking at Hunluo City in the distance, Xiao Chen did not know what to say. Unexpectedly, the Thunder King's death was so strange.
Who exactly was the villain that the Thunder King spoke of? Who caused his injuries to become fatal? Xiao Chen did not know where to start investigating. Even if he knew, he would not be able to do anything about it.
Given Xiao Chen's current strength, even a thousand of him would not be a match for the person who could injure the Thunder King.
No wonder Ao Jiao had not been willing to tell Xiao Chen. Before he was strong enough, even if he knew some things, he could only treat them as stories. It did not matter whether he told her or not.
"Sorry, I made you recall some sad memories," Xiao Chen said with some guilt when he saw the tears in Ao Jiao's eyes.
Ao Jiao gently wiped away the tears in her eyes and forced a smile. "It's fine. Some things have been bottled up in my heart for too long. Since I can say them, it means that I can walk out of them."
Xiao Chen looked ahead with a resolute gaze. He said seriously, "Don't worry. I will definitely help you investigate the cause of the Thunder King's death. Who is the one behind this? The truth will come to light one day."
Ao Jiao smiled and said, "Don't seek trouble for yourself. The Thunder King did not tell me back then. It must have been because his opponent was too strong and he did not want anyone to take revenge for him.
"Let's go. After we go to the Eternal Heavenly Sword School, we will immediately head for the Fiend Domain. You have your own path to walk as well."
Xiao Chen did not say anything more. He only remembered this promise in his heart. In the future, when he climbed to the peak, he would personally kill the Thunder King's enemies.
The strongest human Martial Emperor in the Tianwu Domain, the Thunder King. Sooner or later, Xiao Chen would pay a visit and defeat the other party, fulfilling the Thunder King's final wish.
Before the sky turned dark, Xiao Chen arrived at the city gates of Hunluo City. Hunluo City was no less majestic than Haotian City. In fact, it was even more majestic.
This startled Xiao Chen. It was hard to imagine that this was the provincial capital of a border province. It was even more majestic than the provincial capitals of several major provinces in the Tianwu Domain.
After entering the city, Xiao Chen saw a different scene. Unexpectedly, the entire street was filled with cultivators.
Furthermore, they all revealed killing Qi, their gazes ferocious. If there was any conflict or argument, they would immediately start fighting. The scene was intense, but no one stopped them.
The people here also seemed to be used to it. They watched with great interest and made comments from time to time. They seemed rather excited.
Along the way, Xiao Chen saw several duels. Those who lost did not have a good ending. They all died on the street, their treasures snatched away.
There were even some people who kept an eye on the cultivators entering the city. When they discovered any unfamiliar cultivator who was not strong or was alone, they immediately swarmed over.
The entire city was so chaotic that there was no order to it. Everyone spoke with their fists. The law of the jungle was clear for all to see.
Xiao Chen did not want to cause any trouble, so he released his dense killing Qi. Only then did he manage to intimidate the crowd, deterring them from acting rashly.
After all, such a dense killing Qi was not something an ordinary person could accumulate. With one look, it was clear that this person was someone who frequently walked the line between life and death.
After finding a random inn, Xiao Chen ordered a table full of food and wine. Then, he called the waiter in and tossed out five Astral Coins. He said, "I have some questions for you. Answer them honestly."
The waiter received the five Astral Coins and said with a smile, "Young Hero, if you have anything to say, feel free to tell me."
Xiao Chen nodded and said, "Tell me about Hunluo City's situation. Also, tell me how much you know about the Eternal Heavenly Sword School."
When the waiter heard that, he immediately started talking. His words were very nimble. Although he had a lot of vocabulary, he was not long-winded at all. Soon, Xiao Chen gained a rough understanding of Hunluo City.
Clearly, this was not the waiter's first time speaking like this. However, when he spoke about the Eternal Heavenly Sword School, he was not as nimble.
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