Shocking the Nine Heavens With My Sword
Chapter 457 - 441 Four Great Young Heavenly Venerates (1/3)

Chapter 457: Chapter 441 Four Great Young Heavenly Venerates (1/3)

Cangao Muyue glared fiercely at Zhou Heng before sheathing her long sword and said to the young man, "Let’s go!"

However, the young man just smiled and said to Zhou Heng, "This must be Brother Zhou Heng, I am Sikong Yuanyu!"

Despite his youthful appearance, Zhou Heng had only glanced at him once and could feel an indelible sense of age, having lived for at least a thousand years or more! The power of the Divine Infant Three Layer Heaven was also extremely formidable, hence he dared to treat Zhou Heng as an equal.

The hierarchy among Martial Artists was strictly defined!

Zhou Heng smiled, returned the gesture with a fist and palm salute, and said, "So it’s Brother Sikong!"

"Brother Zhou, instead of sitting around here, why not join us? Demon Venerable has just invited some guests, all heroes of this era. How about we get to know each other?" Sikong Yuanyu suggested.

Being able to invite guests on behalf of his host clearly meant that he was highly trusted by that Heavenly Demon from the Demon Clan.

"Oh yes, definitely!" Zhou Heng had not yet agreed when Black Donkey already interjected, eager to join in the hubbub. Moreover, should a fight break out, it could also take the opportunity to stir trouble and make a fortune.

Sikong Yuanyu gestured invitingly to Zhou Heng and said, "Please, Brother Zhou, after you!"

Since the matter had been brought up like this, Zhou Heng felt it would be impolite to refuse, so he smiled and said, "Then I’ll trouble you!"

"Please!"

"Please!"

The trio, along with a donkey, set off together. Cangao Muyue, taking the lead out of her dislike for Zhou Heng, and Black Donkey was eying her, remarking, "Her figure isn’t bad; it’s just that her butt is a bit too big!"

Upon hearing this, Cangao Muyue almost stumbled and fell straight from the sky.

Too big a butt?

Hers was voluptuous, thank you very much!

She was most proud of her buttocks—full, firm, and proudly perked up. Which woman wouldn’t be envious? And yet he dared call her butt big?

That wretched donkey!

She fumed at the front, unable to argue because no matter the outcome, she would definitely be at a disadvantage.

Therefore, when she led everyone to a valley in the Seven Lush Mountains, her pretty face was sullen as if she was owed a great debt along with a wildly disordered period.

"I have long heard of Princess Muyue’s beauty, but opportunities to meet have been rare. Today, I am fortunate enough to fulfill this long-held desire, a great comfort in my life!" Three young men came out to greet them, each resembling a deity reincarnate, with supreme Divine Radiance flowing around them.

They were indeed three Heavenly Venerates!

The four recently ascended Heavenly Venerates were the Emperor from the Sea Clan, the Monarch from the Heavenly Demon Clan, Moon Shadow Saintess, and Ying Cheng’en, amongst whom Moon Shadow Saintess and Ying Cheng’en were both known to Zhou Heng. The remaining two were Alien Races Heavenly Venerates, having distinctive features, clearly different from the trio before him.

Thus, it was simple, they must be the prodigies who ascended to the Heavenly Venerate rank after the previous four, the heirs of the Four Great Death Places!

Out of them, only one was a woman, so the three other men were all present!

Zuoqiu Wenguan, Cheng Shangchen, Gong Hong’en.

It was just unclear who was who.

The trio, each elegant and handsome, coupled with being current Heavenly Venerates, naturally possessed a charismatic allure, enough to captivate the finest women at first sight, rendering them helpless with admiration!

Unfortunately, Cangao Muyue was currently holding back a belly full of anger, like a bomb ready to be lit, on the verge of causing destruction to whoever provoked her. These three men had the misfortune to appear at just this moment, naturally making Cangao Muyue even less pleased, inadvertently redirecting some of her anger toward them.

"Hmph!" She coldly swept her gaze over the three men as if she had never seen them.

Zuoqiu Wenguan and his companions could not help but feel a bit awkward; they were new Heavenly Venerates, already top-tier figures in the world, with only eight Venerates total! Moreover, their fathers were the masters of the Four Great Death Places, Two Tribulations Quasi-Immortals who truly stood at the pinnacle of the world!

Given both their ancestry and their own status, they were among the very elite, and moreover, they had done nothing to offend Cangao Muyue, so why were they receiving such a cold reception?

"Muyue, you should not be rude to these esteemed brothers!" a commanding voice rang out, and a middle-aged man with a noble presence, sporting two snow-white wings with seven golden feathers on each, stepped forward.

This was the Emperor of the Heavenly Demon Dynasty, one of the current eight Supreme beings, the Blazing Flame Demon Venerate, Cangao Muyue’s father.

"Yes!" Cangao Muyue reluctantly nodded her head, though her expression was visibly resistant.

"Esteemed brothers, my daughter has been lacking in discipline, and if she has offended you, I ask for your understanding," Blazing Flame Demon Venerate said with a hearty laugh, bowing respectfully toward Zuoqiu Wenguan and his companions.

"No worries at all!" Zuoqiu Wenguan and the others promptly returned the gesture.

The corners of Blazing Flame Demon Venerate’s mouth revealed a faintly disdainful expression. Honestly, he didn’t place much importance on Zuoqiu Wenguan and his companions, because breaking through the Divinity Transformation Realm had affirmed their strength with a cosmic affirmation that had swept across the entire Xuanqian Star, giving an estimate of their immense power.

Among the eight current Heavenly Venerates, he, the Emperor of the Sea Clan, and the Moon Shadow Saintess were the strongest, followed by the inheritors of the Four Great Death Places, and finally the mysterious fourth Heavenly Venerate. They might all be Heavenly Venerates, but their battle power could differ by tenfold or even more!

Moreover, although the owners of the Four Great Death Places were incredibly strong, they were not the usual type of Heavenly Venerates, so what was there to be afraid of?

Those who could become Heavenly Venerates were all extremely proud individuals. Blazing Flame Demon Venerate would not intentionally offend the people from the Four Great Death Places, but he definitely would not grovel to them.

With a casual remark, he glossed over the matter of his beloved daughter and, after scanning Zhou Heng and Black Donkey, said, "Let me guess, one of you is Zhou Heng, the descendant of the Great Eternal Emperor, and the other must be the Black Donkey who was once with Heavenly Venerate Xuanying!"

"Indeed, it is your Donkey Master!" Black Donkey, unyielding, stood up, thrusting his chest out proudly and showing off his might.

Seeing its disgraceful demeanor, everyone had an involuntary twitch on their faces.

Zhou Heng had grown accustomed to it and immediately bowed with a fist, saying, "I am Zhou Heng, I have seen the Demon Venerable, Your Excellency!"

He himself was a Heavenly Venerate of physical constitution and could clearly interact with the other on equal terms. Besides, if it really came to a fight, he was invincible in defense and would at least not be defeated by anyone.

Cangao Muyue immediately leaned over and whispered a few words to Blazing Flame Demon Venerate, who then showed an enlightened expression and smiled, "Ah, Brother Zhou has also ascended to the Heavenly Venerate Rank, congratulations!"

Although he said congratulations, he did not show much respect, as he regarded Zhou Heng as Ying Cheng’en - fighting ten of such mediocre Heavenly Venerates wouldn’t be hard for him, so why pay them any heed?

It wasn’t uncommon for martial artists of the same realm to have vastly different strengths.

Zhou Heng was unaware of Cangao Muyue’s misunderstanding and merely smiled in response, for strength was not boasted but proven.

"All four brothers, come and sit down, have some tea!" Blazing Flame Demon Venerate called and led Zhou Heng and the others into a temporarily erected palace. Everyone took their seats as host and guests, and fragrant tea was naturally served.

Cangao Muyue and Sikong Yuanyu didn’t qualify to sit; they stood behind Blazing Flame Demon Venerate on either side, while Black Donkey, shamelessly thick-faced, squeezed next to Zhou Heng, garnering reproachful glances from Zuoqiu Wenguan and the others.

Martial Artists deeply valued strength; those who were not of this level simply could not squeeze into such a circle; otherwise, they would invite deadly trouble!

Zuoqiu Wenguan hummed softly and said, "Brother Zhou, I heard that you are a descendant of the Great Eternal Emperor. This time we came to vie for the Great Emperor’s relics, which must be uncomfortable for you, right?"

The owners of the Four Great Death Places had been mortal enemies with the Great Eternal Emperor thousands of years ago, and evidently Zuoqiu Wenguan wasn’t willing to let go of this enmity, aiming directly at Zhou Heng.

—Just by taking down Zhou Heng, what would the Nascent Soul Realm demon donkey count for?

Cheng Shangchen and Gong Hong’en both watched Zhou Heng with cold smirks. Although the four inheritors of the Four Great Death Places weren’t exactly harmonious, Zhou Heng was certainly their common enemy. Moreover, they had been snubbed by Cangao Muyue, who had come with Zhou Heng; their attitudes were vastly different!

Zhou Heng’s gaze sharpened. Although he had never wanted to capitalize on the term "Great Eternal Emperor," since they had provoked him, what was there for him to fear?

"A mere jumping clown, could be suppressed single-handedly!" he said coldly, "The dead don’t need the living!"

It was as if a cold wind had swept through, instantly chilling the atmosphere.

"Such big words!" Cheng Shangchen retorted, his gaze cold, a terrifying aura surging out. He completely overlooked Zhou Heng—he too had guessed Zhou Heng’s "identity". What was there to boast about being historically the weakest Heavenly Venerate?

When a Heavenly Venerate became angry, the heavens and the earth changed color!

With that, the sky suddenly reacted, a dark cloud rolled over, forming a terrifying tornado soaring a hundred li into the sky, like a crazed black dragon, emerging to bring chaos to the world.

The others just sat back and watched, clearly enjoying the show, including a universal belief that Zhou Heng, known as the weakest Heavenly Venerate in history, would definitely not be able to compete against Cheng Shangchen.

Yet, no one made a move to help; what kind of Heavenly Venerate would need assistance? That would be even more embarrassing!

Zhou Heng remained composed, releasing his own aura. In his Sea of Consciousness, a golden figure stood proudly, the Black Sword in his right hand and the Purple Flame Heavenly Dragon in his left, swirling out a tremendous aura.

Thump!

As he opened his eyes and his aura burst forth, Cheng Shangchen was actually blasted away directly.

"What!"

Whether it was Zuoqiu Wenguan, Gong Hong’en, the Demon Venerable of the Demon Clan, Cangao Muyue, or Sikong Yuanyu, they all displayed a shocked expression. This outcome was completely beyond their imagination!

Zhou Heng had actually overwhelmed Cheng Shangchen in terms of aura!

How could this be!

Wasn’t he the weakest Heavenly Venerate in history? When did the weakest become so formidable? They asked themselves—if they were in his shoes, which of them could achieve the same?

It would be impossible!

Not to mention them, even the owners of the Four Great Death Places at their peak might not be able to do it!

This was just the aura, not even the power of deities! (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for it on Qidian (qidian.com), and your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)