Chapter 292

"Alright, young man, you win."

The Innate Osmanthus sighed softly, shook its head, and then extended its slender right index finger.

In an instant, a beam of silver light shot out from her fingertips, transforming into a withered twig that hovered in front of her.

"This is?"

"This is the only remaining branch of the Innate Taiyin Laurel Immortal Tree in the world, a remnant of my original body. If your comprehension is sufficient, you might be able to comprehend the primordial Taiyin Dao from it."

Xiao Minghuang looked up and saw that the half-branch was about the thickness of a baby's calf. All the leaves on it had fallen off, leaving it bare and lifeless, with no trace of its mystique.

If she hadn't seen it with her own eyes and heard it with her own ears, she would never have believed that this seemingly ordinary withered branch was part of a primordial spiritual root.

At the same time, Xiao Minghuang also knew that this was probably the greatest gift that the Innate Osmanthus could offer.

After all, if she really had any treasures, she would have used them herself to deal with the Burial King Supreme Being long ago, and there would be no need to make a deal with her.

"Thank you for your generous gift, senior!" Xiao Minghuang respectfully cupped her hands in thanks.

The benefits have already been secured; what if something unexpected happens?

Of the thirty-six stratagems, the best is to flee!

"Time is running out..."

The Innate Osmanthus looked up at the transparent coffin in the sky and said, "This transparent coffin was left behind by the Burial King Supreme Being when he came here last time and fought me. It was both to suppress me and to monitor my every move. Now, everything I do here cannot escape his eyes."

As she spoke, she turned to look at Xiao Minghuang, a half-smile on her face, and said, "He saw clearly that I just gave you a branch of the Innate Taiyin Laurel Immortal Tree. You must not be careless. Even though you are only a quasi-emperor, you must still give it your all!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Minghuang's heart skipped a beat. So this was what they were waiting for!

"Senior is too kind. Since I have promised to fight to protect you, how could I possibly back down in the face of battle?"

"Hehe, young man, I have high hopes for you."

Innate Osmanthus smiled slightly, her face full of composure and confidence, as if she had everything under control.

Xiao Minghuang knew that when it came to scheming, she was no match for the old man in front of her.

Only by improving her own strength can she ignore any schemes or plots others may have, as long as she is strong enough!

However, her first challenge right now is still the quasi-emperor of the Southern Wilderness.

"Senior, do you know the background of the quasi-emperor who is about to arrive in the Southern Wilderness?"

Xiao Minghuang cupped his hands in greeting and asked.

"Well, since he's a confidant of the Burial King Supreme Being, he must cultivate the Burial King Path like him, which is the Time Path with the characteristics of the Burial King Supreme Being!"

"However," said Innate Osmanthus casually, then changed the subject, "I do know quite a bit about the path cultivated by the Burial King Supreme Being. Would you like to hear about it?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Minghuang's heart stirred. The Burial King Supreme Being was the reincarnation of half of the Innate Osmanthus's primordial Primordial Spirit, possessing control over the Way of Time. If she could understand even a little about this, it should be of some benefit to her.

"I am all ears."

"Listen carefully..."

Half a day passed quickly.

The sermon by the Innate Osmanthus has finally come to an end.

"... The above is my memory of the Burial King Supreme Being."

Because the Innate Osmanthus once severed time, splitting her Primordial Spirit in two, her understanding of the Dao of Time is not profound. Most of it comes from her experiences in the battle with the Burial King Supreme Being, so it is not deep and can hardly provide Xiao Minghuang with much substantial help.

However, it also gave her some understanding of the Burial King Path.

In short, the so-called Burial King Path is a method of enhancing one's own cultivation by devouring the lifespan of others. In terms of its evil nature, it is no less than the other five evil paths.

Therefore, in the upcoming battle against the Quasi-Emperor of the Southern Wilderness, she must be careful that he doesn't secretly devour her lifespan.

378. Quasi-Emperor?

"Thank you for your guidance, senior."

Xiao Minghuang said respectfully.

"He should be here soon, I'll stay anonymous for now."

The words had barely left his mouth.

The figure of the Innate Osmanthus had vanished.

Xiao Minghuang looked around, but couldn't see her anywhere, nor could he sense her presence.

"It seems she won't show herself until I defeat the Quasi-Emperor of the Southern Wilderness."

At this moment, the Tianji Holy Son finally awoke. He sat up, looked around blankly, and asked, "Where is Ren Wuqing? Was he killed by the princess?"

Xiao Minghuang was preoccupied with how to deal with the Quasi-Emperor of the Southern Wilderness and paid no attention to the others.

Lin Zhaoyu explained, "There is no Ren Wuqing. The 'Ren Wuqing' just now was someone else in disguise."

Next, she briefly recounted what had just happened.

"What?"

"Princess Xiao to fight a Quasi-Emperor?"

Tianji Holy Son couldn't help but exclaim in shock.

Although he knew Princess Xiao was very powerful, unmatched among the younger generation in the Five Realms, the one she was challenging was a quasi-emperor!

A quasi-emperor is a supreme being who stands above all living beings, second only to the Supreme Being.

Looking across the entire Five Directions One Realm, they are few and far between.

That's right.

Lin Zhaoyu nodded.

Xiao Minghuang glanced at the two of them and said calmly, "The outcome of this battle is still uncertain. I will fight with all my might. You should each keep your distance."

She did not trust either of them, especially Lin Zhaoyu.

Therefore, she could not allow them into her secret grotto.

"Good!"

Tianji Holy Son immediately responded and vanished in a flash.

He couldn't believe that Princess Xiao could defeat the quasi-emperor.

In his understanding, Princess Xiao, though strong, was at most at the initial stage of the Saint Realm; how could she possibly contend with a Quasi-Emperor?

Are you confident?

Lin Zhaoyu did not leave immediately, but hesitated for a moment before asking.

Whether we can win or not, we'll only know after the battle.

Xiao Minghuang said calmly.

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhaoyu's expression turned thoughtful, as if he were about to make some important decision.

A moment later, she walked up to Xiao Minghuang, lowered her voice, and said, "If you cannot defeat her, I have something that can help the princess escape."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Minghuang looked at her in surprise.

Their relationship doesn't seem to be that good, does it?

Furthermore, if Lin Zhaoyu possessed a treasure capable of saving her life, why should she share it with her?

At this moment, Lin Zhaoyu transmitted her voice, saying, "Just now Innate Osmanthus said that this place is being monitored by the Burial King Supreme Being, so I transmitted my voice to the princess."

"The treasure that can help us escape is the immortal treasure of my Lin Clan Progenitor. He was punished by the Emperor and sent to the Two Realms Battlefield. Before he left, he left his supreme magic weapon to me."

"This treasure is called the Xuandu Guiyuan Sword. If the princess is no match for it, we can use this treasure to cut through the void and escape!"

Lin Zhaoyu solemnly transmitted his voice.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Minghuang's heart skipped a beat. A supreme magic weapon?

Xuandu Guiyuan Sword?

She never expected that Lin Zhaoyu had such a trump card up her sleeve.

He didn't even use his full power during the Ren Wuqing, which shows how deep his cunning is!

"If we are outmatched, it's not too late to think about escaping."

Xiao Minghuang responded.

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhaoyu stopped trying to persuade him.

Since Princess Xiao has said so, she must be quite confident. Her words alone are enough to demonstrate her goodwill.

For the rest of the time, Xiao Minghuang gazed at the sky, watching as the withered corpse gradually became plump.

She tried various means to interfere with or attack the transparent coffin, but she could not affect it in the slightest.

Around that transparent coffin, time seemed to be distorted; her supernatural powers struck it, but it was like a mud ox sinking into the sea, leaving no trace.

Xiao Minghuang calmed down, adjusted herself to her best condition, and waited for the arrival of the formidable enemy.

Time passed slowly.

About 45 minutes later, suddenly, the bloody hole in the chest of the withered corpse healed rapidly, and the entire body became perfectly intact.

At the same time, the withered corpse... no, the Person in the Coffin suddenly opened their eyes.

Suddenly, a loud explosion resounded in the sky, accompanied by a surge of wind and thunder.

The transparent coffin instantly transformed into specks of light, all of which disappeared into the Person in the Coffin.

The Person in the Coffin slowly stood up, exuding a suffocating aura.

His face became clearer, and it turned out to be Ren Wuqing's appearance!

Rumble--!

Lightning bolts danced wildly in the sky, and the clouds collapsed.

This figure was not imposing; in fact, he was rather thin and looked much older than Ren Wuqing. Yet, the pressure he exuded was considerable.

Facing him was like facing a small world, making one 'Primordial Spirit tremble.

Although separated by an infinite distance, the terrifying aura emanating from them made even the Tianji Holy Son tremble.

"Princess Xiao is doomed now. How can I escape?"

Facing the awakened Person in the Coffin, Xiao Minghuang clenched his fist, his expression unchanged, undaunted and fearless.

In the sky, the Person in the Coffin twisted their neck, raised their hands, and looked at themselves, seemingly unfamiliar with their body.

Then, his gaze shifted, sweeping across all directions as if searching for something, but no matter where he looked, all he saw was disappointment.

Finally, he turned his gaze to the girl in a bright yellow dress standing on the mountaintop not far away.

"This body seems to have seen you before? You appear to be one of the more outstanding young people of this generation?"

He looked at Xiao Minghuang with great interest, without revealing the slightest bit of killing intent.

Xiao Minghuang's expression was extremely solemn. Although the person in front of him had the exact same face as Ren Wuqing, their strength was worlds apart and they were not comparable at all.

Clearly, the person before them was the so-called "quasi-emperor" of the Southern Wilderness.

However, she always felt that the pressure this person brought her far exceeded that of the Sun Hall Mistress, and was almost no less than that of the Su Clan's First Ancestor, whom she had met once.

That's a true supreme being!

"My name is Xiao Minghuang, a disciple of the Sun Hall Mistress the Eastern Pole Sacred Academy."

Although she spoke calmly and looked composed, a sense of nervousness still rose involuntarily within her.

"The Sun Hall Mistress, I seem to have heard of him."

The Quasi-Emperor of the Southern Wilderness spoke calmly, his tone very even, as if he were simply having a normal conversation with a junior cultivator.

Seeing this person's reaction, Xiao Minghuang became even more uneasy. The Sun Hall Mistress was one of the top people at the Quasi-Emperor level, but this Quasi-Emperor from the Southern Wilderness did not seem to take her seriously.