Reencountering the Heaven-Treading Immortal Emperor

Chen Changqing was naturally no stranger to the figure before him. It was none other than the Heaven-Treading Immortal Emperor.

Just as Chen Changqing was reeling in shock, the Heaven-Treading Immortal Emperor's phantom turned to look at him as well. Though it was an illusory figure, its gaze seemed capable of piercing through the eternal ages of time and space.

After a moment of silence, the Heaven-Treading Immortal Emperor spoke:

"One fated to meet me, I have finally waited for you."

The Heaven-Treading Immortal Emperor's voice was not loud as he spoke, yet to Chen Changqing's ears, it was like heavenly music thundering through his mind, lingering there without fading.

The Heaven-Treading Immortal Emperor's phantom paid no heed to Chen Changqing's astonishment and continued:

"I am the Heaven-Treading Immortal Emperor!"

"This secret realm was left behind by me."

"One fated to meet me, for you to find this place and discover the Inheritance Token I left behind is truly your great fortune."

"Judging by the Inheritance Token you originally held, it must have fused several times already, yes?"

Prompted by the Heaven-Treading Immortal Emperor's words, Chen Changqing hastily snapped out of his daze and nodded.

"Just as you said, Senior. The Inheritance Token in my possession had already fused multiple times before this."

As he spoke, Chen Changqing seemed to recall something. He pursed his lips and hurriedly asked:

"By the way, Senior."

"This... when will these Inheritance Tokens stop fusing?"

To Chen Changqing's great helplessness, the Heaven-Treading Immortal Emperor had no intention whatsoever of answering his question. Instead, he merely smiled.

"Back then, I left countless Inheritance Tokens across the Jiuzhou Continent. As for exactly how many, even I no longer remember!"

"However, I can tell you this."

"Besides you, others have also obtained my Inheritance Tokens and entered