The Post Sky Tipping Era
Chapter 808 - 588: Acting Separately

Chapter 808: Chapter 588: Acting Separately

Li Yi’s act of eliminating the Divine Sect’s Emperor was like a bolt of lightning, shaking the entire world.

The first to receive the news, of course, was the current Emperor, Emperor Shenwu, as his three thousand Jinyi Guards and twenty Golden Eyes Guards had witnessed the demise of the Divine Sect’s Emperor firsthand.

When Emperor Shenwu, Li Jiye, within Yongchang Hall received this news, he too was shocked.

Because this was not part of the plan.

The move to attack the mountain and destroy the temple was made hastily from the start; he had never planned to rely solely on Li Yi and the three thousand Jinyi Guards to accomplish this. It was only because of Li Yi’s unexpectedly strong abilities that he saw hope, hence he continued to cooperate with the plan.

But no matter how the plan was laid out, eliminating the Yin Emperor was not included.

The Zhao Dynasty has existed for a thousand years, spanning twelve reigns, including his own, with twelve emperors enjoying too much incense from the people. Even if this world has not developed other cultivation methods, who knows what kind of monster could emerge under the vast power of incense.

Should one of the Yin Emperors exceed expected strength, it would lead to a reckoning, and both Li Yi and himself would have nowhere to hide.

"This matter was indeed rushed. If only we had another year—or at most six months—to convert this vast incense belief power into strength, then no bounds in this world could restrain us. After all, those Yin Emperors don’t understand cultivation and advance slowly, while we can cultivate the Incense Fire Skill and make rapid progress..."

At this moment, Emperor Shenwu Li Jiye slightly furrowed his brow, his expression showing traces of unease.

After painstakingly plotting for so long, half a year more would have secured success, yet now uncertainties arise—a troubling situation indeed.

But he also understood that once things began, they were beyond his control.

He believed Yi certainly had no intention to clash with the Divine Sect’s Emperor, merely passing through An Mountain territory and was intercepted by the Divine Sect’s Emperor, necessitating a fight.

Luckily, it was a victory; had it been a loss, it would’ve been truly terrifying.

"An arrow from a drawn bow cannot go back; since a fight with the Yin Emperor has already started, it’s best to finish what we’ve begun and completely resolve this matter. Since Yi can defeat the Divine Sect’s Emperor, it means at least half of the Yin Emperors are not his match. With me joining, there’s still a chance of success."

Then Emperor Shenwu Li Jiye’s gaze gradually turned cold and stern.

Discussing previous matters now holds no meaning; it’s necessary to find a way to handle the impending troubles.

With this thought.

The Emperor immediately walked out of Yongchang Hall and issued an order.

"Relay my verbal decree, summon all Golden Eyes Guards to be stationed before the hall," he commanded softly.

"Also summon De, Xian, and Xiang, the three consorts, to Yongchang Hall."

As one decree after another was issued, soon dozens of Golden Eyes Guards and three stunningly beautiful women gathered before Yongchang Hall.

Not counting the three thousand Jinyi Guards nor Lord Black Mountain who had already left the capital.

These before him were all the manpower Emperor Shenwu had left; as for the ordinary armored soldiers, they’re useless, not qualified to participate in matters that shift the world’s balance.

Though manpower was somewhat scarce, the situation demanded action.

"Greetings, Your Majesty."

The three consorts and dozens of Golden Eyes Guards uniformly knelt.

Emperor Shenwu Li Jiye calmly said, "You’re all I have by my side, and today, join me in leaving the capital to handle something significant. Once it’s accomplished, I’ll impart to you the cultivation technique to ensure everlasting youth and immortality."

In this world, incense holds little value, but the cultivation technique is of true worth.

Although Li Yi provided an incomplete cultivation method, it can still be cultivated to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, and those who finish it can indeed achieve immortality.

Under such rich rewards, whether Golden Eyes Guards or the three stunning consorts, all took a deep breath.

Is there truly a method for immortal cultivation?

They had practiced the Evolution Method and already found it incredible, each undergoing transformation and reaping significant benefits.

If truly granted the cultivation technique, they’d risk even their lives to pursue it.

"Majesty, is it truly possible to become immortal?" Consort De, kneeling in front, couldn’t help but raise her head and ask.

"Of course."

Emperor Shenwu Li Jiye stated earnestly, "However, this method is rejected by heaven and earth; the Incense Fire God would not allow the existence of cultivation techniques. I collaborated with Master Taiyi to attack the mountain and destroy the temple; our aim is to spread the Dao across the world, so all can cultivate and become as noble as dragons."

At this moment, he painted a grand vision—a cake that could rally the spirit monsters to his side.

Thus, he unhesitatingly revealed the cultivation technique.

As for fulfilling the promise afterward, that could be thought about later; first, the immediate hurdle must be crossed.

"Regarding the matter of the cultivation technique, I’ll give the world an explanation in due time. For now, follow me, leave the capital."

Following this, Emperor Shenwu Li Jiye shouted once more, and then with a sweep of his wide robe, mana surged forth; he carried dozens of people into the air, transforming into a tunneling light, and swiftly sped towards a certain direction.

This method is not Tao Skill, but a spell innate to the cultivation technique.

He combined the cultivation technique and Incense Fire Skill with the Evolution Method, cultivating the three techniques together, synthesizing into his own cultivation approach.

Moreover, as a sovereign, his incense belief power is incomparably vast. With the help of this incense, he can unleash the spell’s might to the fullest, plus the Emperor’s Aura, making his every move possess the power to shake rivers and mountains.

This departure from the capital is solely for the purpose of killing the Yin Emperor.

The more Yin Emperors he eliminates, the less pressure Li Yi faces.

If both acted swiftly enough, they could completely break their opposition before the Yin Emperors realized what was happening.

However, at the same time.

Li Yi and Xiang Xiangzi had already arrived at the location of the second Yin Emperor as indicated on the map.

This is a city, named Shouling City.

This city was built along the mountains, solely to protect the imperial mausoleum of Emperor Guangzong of the Zhao Dynasty.

But upon truly arriving here, they discovered that the Shouling City had a distorted prosperity. The streets were filled with people walking dogs and playing with birds, and music and dance could be heard from every corner. The whole city was immersed in entertainment, and the citizens were not engaged in any production.

Obviously, everything here was only to serve that Yin Emperor.

"This Yin Emperor named Guangzong was a king who loved indulgence during his life. Although not a tyrant, he was certainly not an enlightened emperor. Such mediocrity means that even after transforming into a Yin Emperor, his strength would not be formidable, and killing him should not be difficult."

Li Yi stood side by side with Xiang Xiangzi, stepping on a golden Xiangyun, and sensed within the city.

Soon.

He gazed at a particular location within the city.

There, an aura of the Emperor swirled, along with a massive amount of incense fire energy pervading the area, all coming from a middle-aged man engaged in a cricket fight. The middle-aged man was dressed plainly, altering his appearance, making him unrecognizable as an emperor, instead, seeming to be an ordinary citizen within the city.

"Lack of ambition can indeed be a good thing, but as a Yin Emperor, there are certain matters he cannot avoid." Li Yi’s gaze grew cold, and an intention to kill gradually emerged.

Although he bore no grievance or enmity with this Yin Emperor and was previously unacquainted.

Yet, the identity of the Yin Emperor stood before him, just like when he broke through the mountain and temples, the same as having no personal vendetta with many incense fire gods under the heavens, yet the struggle of the great Dao is that cruel.

Perhaps sensing this murderous intent.

Guangzong, the Yin Emperor engaged in the cricket fight hidden within the city, suddenly looked grave and raised his head to the sky.

He saw a golden Xiangyun floating in the sky, immobile.

The Xiangyun’s appearance was abrupt because today the sky was miles of clear blue, with not a cloud in sight.

But at this moment.

A cold voice echoed between heaven and earth: River Flipping!

A terrifying Daoist skill was at work.

This was the Tide Flipping Skill of the Tianyi Sect in the cultivation world, at this moment executed through Xiang Xiangzi’s hand. In an instant, the heavens and the earth seemed to turn upside down, and the Guangzong who was still engaged in a cricket fight in the city was suddenly transported to the high heavens in a daze.

"Hmm?" At this moment, Guangzong was utterly bewildered and shocked.

He, who usually only indulged in pleasure, knew nothing about cultivation, and at this moment had no idea what was happening.

"I am Taiyi, the humble Taoist, here today to see you off, Emperor Guangzong." Not waiting for the Yin Emperor to come to his senses, Li Yi clenched his fist, enveloped in a silver lightning, wielding the Dragon and Tiger energy, and strode forward on the Xiangyun.

"Master Taiyi?" Guangzong immediately reacted upon hearing this name, although unfamiliar with combat, he had indeed been an enemy to emperors before.

"So that’s it, you attacked my Shouling City with the intent of destroying mountains and temples? I am, after all, the ancestor of the current Emperor Shenwu; killing me would be hard to explain to the world. Why not give me some face, and both of you leave this matter as if nothing happened?"

Guangzong spoke sincerely.

He also sensed the crisis.

If the opposite party wasn’t completely confident, how dare they move against a Yin Emperor?

In other words.

When the enemy stands before you, you have already lost.

After all, there’s no logic in an Emperor fighting on the battlefield.

"Even if I let you go, other Yin Emperors will not spare me either. Guangzong, you should understand this reasoning," Li Yi earnestly said.

Guangzong sighed: "I naturally understand this, with one lesser of me, there’s one less threat. If I were you, I would do the same. However, although I have enjoyed incense fire for so many years, I truly know nothing of fighting. How about this, let me leave a divine thought, I will disperse all my incense fire, and become an ordinary incense fire god?"

Li Yi furrowed his brows, then said, "If you can truly do that, I can spare you."

He killed as a means, not an end. If the other party was willing to disperse all the incense fire, leaving only a divine thought, then it would pose no threat.

Even if in the future he can recover with incense fire power, that would be a matter for the future.

Li Yi sought to contest in the present.

"Master Taiyi’s words, I can trust." Guangzong’s gaze wavered slightly, despite some struggle, he ultimately sighed deeply, and his body began to disintegrate.

Incense fire power drifted in the sky, with a strange aroma enveloping an area of hundreds of miles.

And over time, his body grew increasingly faint, until finally only a divine thought remained, carrying a small amount of incense fire power, transforming into an ordinary citizen, and fell into the city.

Li Yi watched this with some surprise.

He didn’t expect Guangzong would truly do this without hesitation.

Or perhaps, he had anticipated the outcome, thus not making futile struggles, using this method to win himself a chance for survival.

"I initially thought this Guangzong only knew indulgence and enjoyment, but unexpectedly he turns out to be an emperor with courage and insight." Xiang Xiangzi said on the side: "Since he no longer poses a threat, let’s leave it be."

"Agreed. Let’s find the third Yin Emperor." Li Yi glanced over, not lingering, and quickly left using the Cloud-Riding Technique.