Even without Blade Ghost saying anything, Xu Taiping knew how precious the Demon Emperor Yangling's reward was.
Before, on his way to Yin God Su Yan's lair, he had already learned something about Great Dao Divine Weapons and knew their importance when traveling in the Upper Realm.
So Xu Taiping did not stand on ceremony. He immediately cupped his hands toward the Demon Emperor Yangling and thanked him:
"Thank you, Lord Emperor Yang, for granting me these Secret Scrolls!"
The Demon Emperor Yangling waved a hand.
"Let's not delay. Before the backlash within me manifests, I'll send you back to Wilderness Heaven."
As he spoke, he reached out toward Zhong Ling and Dongfang Jing beside him, then said with a smile:
"You two, don't just stand there watching. Lend me a hand."
Dongfang Jing smiled, then drew from his sleeve a long blade whose steel resembled autumn waters, emanating an indescribably oppressive aura.
Then Dongfang Jing presented the long blade to Emperor Yang.
"The Great Emperor's personal blade, Heaven-Cleaving."
The Demon Emperor Yangling grinned.
"You old rascal, you're finally willing to let me use Heaven-Cleaving!"
On the other side, Zhong Ling took Emperor Yang's outstretched hand with some distaste, then said coldly:
"I'll lend you my Divine Soul Power for now!"
The Demon Emperor Yangling pursed his lips.
"Little Sister Zhong Ling, you certainly didn't look like that when you held Xu Taiping's hand just now."
At those words, Zhong Ling shot the Demon Emperor Yangling a vicious glare.
The Demon Emperor Yangling laughed heartily, then looked at Xu Taiping.
"Xu Taiping, get ready. I'm drawing the blade!"
Xu Taiping nodded solemnly.
"Please proceed, Senior."
Almost the instant Xu Taiping finished speaking, the Demon Emperor Yangling abruptly drew Heaven-Cleaving with a ringing shing, then slashed fiercely straight ahead.
Boom!
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