Chapter 798 - - 570 The Taixuan Emperor with No Way Out

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Where abnormalities prevail, demons thrive.

Duge had always considered problems through logic and reason.

All the Daluo Golden Immortals in this world were trapped within their realms; it made sense for the Taixuan Emperor to retreat and attempt to break into the Saint Realm.

But for him to righteously sacrifice himself to suppress the Blood Ancestor—such behavior was indeed abnormal…

This world had been through the strife for the Daoist orthodoxy, the catastrophe of dragons and phoenixes, the Witch Monster conflicts, and battles between immortals and demons, among other calamities.

These calamities usually involved two races vying for the title of the world’s protagonist;

Only the chaos brought by the Blood Ancestor was instigated by a single individual.

The Blood Ancestor, requiring the efforts of an entire era’s elites to suppress, what confidence did the Taixuan Emperor have to restrain him alone?

The last time the Taixuan Emperor made an appearance was at the Queen Mother of the West’s Flat Peach Banquet, which was six hundred thousand years ago now.

In six hundred thousand years, he had enough time to seek help from the outside world, yet he did not do so, choosing instead to enter seclusion…

Such abnormal behavior suggested either the Blood Ancestor had possessed the Taixuan Emperor, or he was eyeing the Blood Ancestor’s inheritance;

It was highly unlikely that the Blood Ancestor, having caused an era of catastrophe, would confine himself to the Taixuan Dongtian.

Therefore, the latter was more probable.

However, the current situation of the Taixuan Emperor might not be very good.

Otherwise, he would not need the Apricot Yellow Banner to contain his Blood Qi nor assist several disciples of the Daluo Golden Immortals in suppressing their Blood Qi.

Unlike the likes of the Great Purity Emperor, Duge, who had amassed the fortune of the Human Race, was extraordinarily perceptive.

The moment he saw the Taixuan Emperor, he felt as if he was being targeted, as though preyed upon by a natural predator; the slightest transgression on his part would invite a storm of thunder and lightning.

The pressure from the Taixuan Emperor even surpassed the combined force of the Ziwei Emperor and his two companions.

True to his reputation, the Taixuan Emperor was a seasoned Daluo Golden Immortal who had survived three catastrophes—of course, it could also be due to his practice of the Blood Law.

Regardless of whether the Taixuan Emperor intended to deceive them into a trap, the result was already before them, so the demeanor of the Incarnation of Heaven could not falter.

If you can’t beat them, draw them into joining…

“In my world, there’s the Ming River Ancestor, who became a Saint through the Blood Law,” Duge said, skipping the reasons the Taixuan Emperor practiced the Blood Law, and added with a slight smile.

“How does one practice it?” the Taixuan Emperor asked.

“Unlike the Taixuan Emperor, the Ming River Ancestor is a naturally-born divine being from the Nether Blood Sea after the creation of heaven and earth, accompanied by two swords, one named Abi, the other Yuan Tu. Since its birth, it possessed immense Divine Skills. But as it was born from the Blood Sea, it was naturally shunned by the world…”

Feeling the Taixuan Emperor’s aura still fixated on him, Duge briefly recounted the Ming River Ancestor’s history; thankfully, he had read extensively and could always find a relevant source for the Method of Becoming a Saint, “Similar to the Blood Ancestor’s experiences in this world, the Ming River Ancestor too had once caused a significant calamity. In the end, it was jointly suppressed by various Saints in Hell’s Yellow Springs.”

“If suppressed, how does one become a saint?” the Taixuan Emperor asked.

“My friend Taixuan, if you have heard of the Method of Becoming a Saint I have imparted, you should know of Nvwa creating humankind and becoming a saint through her merit,” Duge looked at the Taixuan Emperor and said, “Despite being jointly suppressed in Hell’s Yellow Springs by various Saints, the Ming River Ancestor was not resigned to remain imprisoned for life. It emulated Nvwa and created the Asura Clan from within the Nether Blood Sea, proclaimed itself the Netherworld Sect Master, and became a Saint on the spot.”

“Create the Asura Clan?” The Taixuan Emperor frowned. Looking at Duge, he shook his head and said, “The Human Emperor jests. The Ming River Ancestor is an Innate divine being, while I am but a mere Daluo. Currently troubled by the Blood Law, I can hardly ensure my own survival, let alone have the capability to create a new race.”

“My friend Taixuan, what can’t be done now doesn’t mean it can’t be done in the future,” Duge said with a smile. “Why not impart the Blood Ancestor’s Cultivation Method to me to ponder upon it for a while? It might help you break free from your mortal shell and enter a higher realm.”

“The Human Emperor wants to practice the Blood Ancestor’s law?” The Taixuan Emperor looked at Duge, then suddenly laughed, “Do you know why I remain confined in the Taixuan Dongtian?”

“The Emperor’s Blood Qi can’t be concealed anymore, can it?” Duge said.

“Correct. When the Blood Ancestor was suppressed, I inadvertently acquired a fragment of his cultivation techniques. After extrapolating the Cultivation Technique for a million years, I secretly practiced the Blood Law for two million years, thinking I could use the energy of a Daluo Golden Immortal to suppress the Blood Qi. Unexpectedly, half a million years ago, the Blood Qi suddenly rebelled against the Spiritual Power.”

The Taixuan Emperor glanced at everyone, slowly revealing his past, “The disaster of the Blood Ancestor once swept through the Three Realms. I knew too well that if my secret practice of the Blood Law were exposed, it would inevitably lead to a fatal disaster.

Thus, half a million years ago, I spread the word that I would retreat to break through to the Saint Realm and cease to concern myself with matters of the Middle Heavenly State, hoping either to cover the Blood Qi with Spiritual Power or to wholly achieve the state of the Blood Ancestor. Little did I expect that the Blood Law I deduced was too powerful to contain the Blood Qi…”

The Ziwei Emperor and his companions exchanged glances, suddenly realizing something was amiss, and each held the Five Elements Flag at the ready in their palms.

The Taixuan Emperor, suffering a backlash from forcibly practicing the Blood Law, would face a scandal far more severe than the Longevity Emperor founding Buddhism if it were revealed.

Having laid bare the issue, there were only two possibilities left: one was to keep them here to continue hiding his secret;

The other was to be persuaded by Duge and become comrades in the Dao. However, it was clear that the Taixuan Emperor already exhibited signs of deviating into madness…

“Perhaps my friend Taixuan would let me give it a try,” Duge felt an extreme sense of alertness inside but still maintained a warm smile on his face. “Although I don’t practice the Blood Law, being the Incarnation of Heaven, I should have a broader perspective than you do.”

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