Sword Sovereign of the Celestial Emperor

Swoosh!

A streak of light rose from the ground at the center of the Dark Tomb, where oftentimes, precious treasures were unearthed and shot outwards, inevitably attracting a frenzy.

"Hahaha, I've finally got it this time!"

A Martial Artist at the Guiyuan Realm reached out and grabbed the streak of light. As the light dissipated, a dirt-yellow Defense Armor appeared in his hand. Based on the spiritual power fluctuations on it, it was at least an Earth Level Armor.

The Martial Artist's face showed joy, but before he could move, his expression changed drastically. Numerous spiritual power fluctuations had surrounded him heavily. Even before the people arrived, their fierce attacks had already reached him.

Splat...

Facing the attacks from all sides, the Guiyuan Realm Martial Artist hadn't reacted before his entire body shattered into a mist of blood. The Earth Level Armor fell, igniting another round of frenzy.

Chu Ming shook his head. An Earth Level Armor wasn't worth killing for.

Swoosh!

Using his Lightweight Skill, Chu Ming swiftly flew towards the distance. Along the way, fights over treasures continued to happen, with Martial Artists falling tragically one by one.

This is the cruelty of the Martial World: survival of the fittest, Martial Artists competing, only a few can ultimately reach the pinnacle.

Swoosh!

Coincidentally, just then a streak of light shot up from the ground, heading directly towards Chu Ming. With his powerful Soul Power, Chu Ming's sharp senses allowed him to extend his right hand, and the streak of light directly fell into his grasp.

It was a Long Saber, emitting dazzling colors and vast spiritual power fluctuations. Its grade was Middle Tier Earth Level, valuable outside.

As Chu Ming was about to place the Long Saber into his Storage Ring, a trace of coldness flashed in his eyes. His left hand clenched tightly, and a red light flared up fiercely from his grip.

Boom!

With a punch, a Blade Master holding a Long Saber, who was about to strike at Chu Ming, was instantly killed.

One punch wasn't enough; Chu Ming followed with several more punches, turning the bodies of Guiyuan Realm Martial Artists attempting to seize the Long Saber into blood mist, filling the air with blood and killing intent. Chu Ming stood like a Godslayer in the sky, intimidating any Martial Artists planning to steal the Long Saber.

Swoosh!

Placing the Long Saber in his Storage Ring, Chu Ming ignored the others and continued to scour other areas towards the center. A Black Nether Stone had almost drained his savings, and he needed to take advantage of the opened Dark Tomb to search for more treasures.

As Chu Ming's figure disappeared from sight, the surrounding Guiyuan Realm experts breathed a sigh of relief.

"That young man was too strong. Even Liu Li, a Guiyuan Realm Fourth Layer expert, couldn't withstand his punch. I think only Blood Passage Hand Luo Hua and Blood Asura Sect Master Zong Ze can match him."

A gray-robed Blade Master sighed. In low-level kingdoms, they were highly honored, but in Black Mountain City, they were merely ordinary, constantly at risk of losing their lives.

"Now, Blood Passage Hand Luo Hua and Blood Asura Sect Master Zong Ze are outside the Celestial Treasure Gate, and nobody knows who will ultimately obtain the inheritance."

The person beside him exclaimed, eyes filled with fervor. During the half-day search, a Martial Artist accidentally discovered the Celestial Treasure Gate, attracting many powerful onlookers.

Generally, Great Power of Transcendence and Life and Death Realm Kings lay life-and-death formations while storing inheritances: Great Power of Transcendence set the Celestial Treasure Gate, Life and Death Realm Kings set the Celestial Treasure Gate. Only by entering these gates and reaching the end could one obtain the inheritance.

"Hehehe, you're oversimplifying things. The news of the Dark Tomb was spread by the City Lord's Mansion. If they're not interested in the Dark Tomb's inheritance, I'd never believe it."

A renowned martial expert said suspiciously.

Others had various expressions. They knew it was a tactic by the City Lord's Mansion to use them as pathfinders. Despite knowing it was a trap, the promise of treasures in the Dark Tomb made them jump in headfirst.

...

Along the way, Chu Ming also heard about the Celestial Treasure Gate. Large numbers of Guiyuan Realm experts had already gathered there. Guiyuan Realm Fourth Layer Martial Artists couldn't even qualify to participate; only Guiyuan Realm Fifth Layer experts could get a share.

Chu Ming shifted his direction and flew towards the Celestial Treasure Gate. In the Dark Tomb, the Celestial Treasure Gate was undoubtedly the essence.

Moreover, with his strength, he had the capability to claim a share.

Along the way, Chu Ming found several weapons and armor, all at Earth Level, which could fetch a good price outside.

Two hours later, Chu Ming arrived at a hilltop. At the summit stood a dark stone gate, over twenty meters high and ten meters wide, exuding a dense dark aura.

On the hill stood dozens of Martial Artists, each dressed differently. They stood separately, each with a look of intimidation on their face. Their Qi Force was overwhelming, and even the weakest among them were Guiyuan Realm Fifth Layer experts. Chu Ming spotted Blood Passage Hand Luo Hua, Blood Asura Sect Master Zong Ze, and others.

Among them, one person's presence was especially subdued, yet he stood out. The other Martial Artists seemed fearful of him, keeping a distance of ten meters from him.

That is… Hanakage Hiromi, a Guiyuan Realm Sixth Layer expert.

The wilderness was vast and barren, and Chu Ming's arrival instantly drew the attention of others. Blood Asura Sect Master Zong Ze and Blood Passage Hand Luo Hua's faces turned sour.

Zong Ze felt resentful as he believed Chu Ming had stolen his treasure, but he couldn't do anything about it. Luo Hua, on the other hand, had been defeated by Chu Ming in a single sword strike the day before.

Both thought that Chu Ming had strength comparable to theirs, though others didn't share that view.

As soon as Chu Ming landed on the hill, a lean-faced man wielding a sword charged at him. The blade gleamed brightly, like fireworks, hiding a deadly intent beneath its beauty.

The lean-faced man was a Guiyuan Realm Fifth Layer Swordsman. Once his Sword Light exploded, it could instantly shred a Guiyuan Realm Fourth Layer expert into a blood mist.

Unfortunately, he encountered Chu Ming.

"Scram!"

Chu Ming bellowed deeply, his right hand gripping the sword hilt. As the lean-faced man got within three meters of him, Chu Ming's sword cut through the sky, causing the Void to tremble.

Swoosh!

Immortal Sword Intent, burst!

Slaughter Sword Intent, burst!

The sword tips collided, clashing and extinguishing each other, sparks flying from their impact.

The lean-faced man's pupils shrank, his arm suddenly trembling. He started to retreat, but Chu Ming advanced as he withdrew, appearing at his right side in an instant.

Splurt...

A drop of blood pearl floated in the air, vividly red.

The lean-faced man felt pain in his chest. In a flash, he moved his feet leftward as a blood mark imprinted itself onto his chest.