Heavenly Emperor Bloodline

Yu Tunzhou never saw the true face of the Martial Ancestor. When he challenged the Martial Ancestor to a duel from afar in the cave, the latter did not respond to him at all.

He had seen portraits circulating among the people, but most of them were crudely drawn, lacking both form and spirit, far from accurate, and did not match the age of the young and handsome face in front of him.

Yu Tunzhou's gaze was fixed firmly on the young man in front of him.

Before coming, he had thought a lot about what he absolutely needed to get his hands on before the Heavenly Court restarted.

Cultivation Method? Divine weapons? Clues? Maps?

Or perhaps it is a "key" that can unlock a crucial secret place in Heavenly Court.

But looking at the young man's face, Yu Tunzhou couldn't help but have absurd thoughts rise in his mind.

Is the "thing" left behind by Master Lu the one in front of us?

According to Qin Yong, Master Lu spent his life searching for the Heavenly Court. Even after severing his path to Dharma Aspect, he never stopped or turned back. What he was pursuing was not divine weapons and magical Law Treasure, but the ruler of the Heavenly Court.

"What's your name?" Yu Tunzhou's gaze returned to the young man, his voice calm and even.

"Lu Di."

"... The Emperor's Emperor?" Yu Tunzhou's brow twitched.

"The Lu Di '." The young man named "Lu Di" shook his head. "That's the name Master Lu gave me."

According to his own account, he was born into the Zhang Household of Jiangling City. As the eldest son of the Lineage, he enjoyed wealth and honor. However, ten years ago, a sudden disaster struck. The entire city of Jiangling was massacred overnight, and blood flowed like a river. With the protection of his elders, he managed to escape the city and was eventually rescued by Master Lu, who happened to be passing by.

With their home gone and all their clansmen dead, returning was naturally impossible.

Master Lu brought him to this mountaintop, built this wooden house by his own hands, taught him hunting and survival skills, and also passed on some rudimentary Martial Dao techniques to strengthen his body.

"In the past, Master Lu often came to see me, sometimes every six months, sometimes every year, he would always come." Lu Di lowered his eyes. "The last time was four years ago. He told me that in a few days, a man revered as the Martial Ancestor would come looking for me."

Yu Tunzhou nodded slightly, confirming in his heart that this was indeed all arranged by Master Lu.

In Master Lu's earliest plan, it should have been Lu Daolin who came to this place!

Yu Tunzhou slowly asked, "Did Master Lu leave anything behind?"

Lu Di didn't answer. Instead, he looked up to meet Lu Daolin's gaze and said calmly, "Now it's your turn to introduce yourself. You're not Lu Daolin, so who are you?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a wisp of energy dissipated from Yu Tunzhou's body.

Light as a feather, yet heavy as a mountain.

This mere wisp of energy was enough to make Lu Di's face turn pale, and his shoulders slumped uncontrollably.

Yu Tunzhou didn't speak, just quietly looked at him, pressing down with his aura, carrying a hint of probing and an undeniable pressure, as if to say—I ask, you answer.

But the Lu Di didn't do as he wished.

He gritted his teeth, his back still ramrod straight, his gaze gradually turning cold.

Despite being immobilized by a wisp of energy, he showed no fear whatsoever, like a pine tree rooted in the snow, unyielding and resilient.

In his eyes, Yu Tunzhou saw not a trace of fear.

This made Yu Tunzhou nod in approval, feeling a sense of recognition.

This child might truly be Lu Daolin's "True Spirit projection".

He withdrew his aura, revealing the Buddhist prayer beads on his right wrist, and said, "My name is Yu Tunzhou. It was Master Lu who sent me here, but I never expected that Master Lu would leave behind a living person like you."

Lu Di's gaze had already fallen on the string of prayer beads several times, and now that he had shown it to him, his expression didn't change much; his calm demeanor revealed a sense of resignation as if he were facing death.

How do you prove yourself?

"Prove?"

Yu Tunzhou smiled slightly, yet a surge of pride filled him. "I, Yu Tunzhou, have long since passed the stage where I need to prove myself to others."

Whether you believe it or not, you have to accept it.

Lu Di was silent for a moment, then nodded inexplicably. "I believe you. Someone like you wouldn't stoop to making up such a pointless lie."

Yu Tunzhou was slightly surprised and said, "Master Lu left me a Buddhist bead three years ago, instructing me to come here only after reaching a certain level, but he didn't explain the details to me. Please tell me in detail."

Lu Di frowned and said, "He didn't say much, only that in a few years, that Martial Ancestor would come here to teach me martial arts."

"Will you learn martial arts?"

Yu Tunzhou frowned as well.

With his current mastery of Nature Cultivation, even though the two were only a few feet apart, Lu Di's breathing and blood flow were so clear that he could tell whether Lu Di was lying or not without even looking.

"Besides that?" Yu Tunzhou asked, "Did he leave anything behind, or ask you to pass on any message to me?"

Lu Di frowned, pondered for a moment, and finally shook his head. "No."

"Nothing else, only you..." Yu Tunzhou murmured to himself, his brow furrowing with even deeper doubt.

Is Lu Di really the only one there?

Is this some crucial clue that we absolutely must grasp?

He had assumed the coordinates pointed to Heavenly Court treasure trove, or at the very least, forbidden secrets discovered by Master Lu. But in the end, all he found was a young man with a limp?

Yu Tunzhou began to review the situation in his mind.

If there really is only Lu Di, and that Lu Di is indeed a projection of Lu Daolin's True Spirit, then Master Lu has no reason to change his mind at the last minute and hand over the Heavenly Court Fragment to him.

In particular, she left a message specifically instructing him that he could only come to this location when filming on External Scenery. Why was that?

There must be some kind of crisis, at least External Scenery is needed to deal with it.

That makes sense.

With a thousand thoughts swirling in his mind, Yu Tunzhou slowly stood up, his gaze sweeping over every corner of the room before finally settling on the view outside the window.

Before I knew it, the snow outside had snowed heavily again.

Atop a snow-covered mountain peak, the wooden house stands like a lone boat.

A fierce wind swept through, whipping up heavy snowflakes, plunging the world into darkness, obscuring even objects a dozen steps away.

What are you hiding from me?

Yu Tunzhou suddenly spoke.

Lu Di remained completely still, but Yu Tunzhou could feel his heart rate quicken slightly.

Ultimately, they are just ordinary people; how could they not reveal their weaknesses?

Yu Tunzhou looked out the window and said calmly, "It seems you still don't trust me enough. But it's alright, I'll deal with the guests first."

Upon hearing the word "guest, "Lu Di's expression changed drastically. He rushed to the window, gripping the sill and peering out. The blizzard obscured his view, but it couldn't conceal the powerful aura breaking through the snowstorm behind the snow curtain.

He reacted instantly, turning to look at Yu Tunzhou, his voice filled with urgency. "It's you! Your arrival caused such a commotion that you broke the confusing array set up by Master Lu!"

"An array? That explains it. I thought I'd have such influence here, with guests arriving so soon after I arrived." Yu Tunzhou raised an eyebrow slightly.

As far as he knew, after the path of Dharma Aspect was severed, Master Lu turned to the study of formations, and his greatest achievement was the Cosmic Heaven Grand Array of the Northern Dark Continent, which was used to defend against overseas Demon Race.

Rumor has it that the formation has surpassed the level of Immortals and Gods!

He walked slowly to the door, reached out and pushed it open. The cold wind howled, but not a drop of it entered the room, as if it were all blocked by the figure in front of the door.

Without turning his head, Yu Tunzhou asked, "Do you know the identities and backgrounds of these people?"

Lu Di's expression was grim as he said, "They must be Outer Dao, claiming to be descendants of Immortals and Gods. This mountain we stand on is the center of this world. Back then, Master Lu set up a confusing array nearby to prevent these people from finding this place, but judging from the current situation..."

He gritted his teeth. "Ten years ago, they broke through the barrier between heaven and earth and slaughtered nearly half of all living beings. Now, the entire world is probably in their hands!"

"Outer Dao cultivators, at the center of heaven and earth..." Yu Tunzhou looked around and finally understood.

It seems the answer lies not only in the Lu Di itself, but also in the very fabric of this world.

"These people are said to have been born with Divine Ability, and some even possess Gods and Devils bloodlines, giving them special physiques. The local powerhouses are simply no match for them..."

Lu Di watched Yu Tunzhou's retreating figure, his voice trembling slightly.

Are you... a match for them?

Yu Tunzhou didn't turn around; he simply raised his hand and gently caught a falling snowflake.

The hexagonal ice crystal lay quietly on my fingertip, its edges sharp and detailed, showing no sign of melting.

"Do you think snowflakes can kill people?"

Yu Tunzhou suddenly asked.

Lu Di looked at him as if he were a madman.

Snowflakes killed someone? Is the person Master Lu found an unparalleled expert, or just a simple madman?

Having not seen snow for a long time, Yu Tunzhou gazed at the unmelted snowflake on his fingertip and sighed:

Most flowers have five petals, but snowflakes have six.

"The wonders of nature are truly a masterpiece."

The words fell.

He snapped his fingers.

The snowflake, formed from ice crystals, spun out and flew through the vast snowstorm, disappearing in an instant, so tiny and insignificant.

However, the next moment, a figure radiating a crimson aura suddenly froze in place.

The man was exceptionally tall and strong, surrounded by blazing flames that evaporated the snow into white mist before it even got close.

From a distance, he looked like a walking furnace, burning a path through the snow and ice. But for some reason, he suddenly froze in place, the flames around him went out abruptly, and his figure was covered by the vast snow.

A furious shout, filled with shock and rage, suddenly rang out from the depths of the snowstorm:

"Watch out! A master is lying in ambush!"

Lu Di's pupils contracted sharply.

Yu Tunzhou turned to look at him, his expression calm as if he were having a casual conversation:

Do you like snow?

Lu Di was still gazing into the heavy snow when he saw seven or eight figures stop at the same time.

Some were enveloped in azure lightning, some had translucent wings of light extending from their backs, and some were one with the heavy snow—

These people are all Outer Dao cultivators from outer space. They are said to be descendants of Immortals and Gods, born with Divine Ability powers and the ability to overturn the world!

Ten years ago, these were the people who descended upon this world, slaughtering cities and destroying nations, treating all living beings in the world as ants, and relentlessly hunting them down to extract their blood!

He clearly remembered that ten years ago, a similar figure appeared outside Jiangling City, burning down the rivers outside the city and destroying the entire Jiangling...

But just now, one of the figures, which seemed like Gods and Devils descending to earth, suddenly "extinguished".

Faced with Yu Tunzhou's question, Lu Di subconsciously shook his head and said, "I Buxi snow. When it snows, all the animals hide away, and I can only survive on my stored food..."

"I see." Yu Tunzhou nodded and stepped out from under the eaves. "Perfect. I've seen snow before; it's been a long time. It has a unique charm."

Lu Di didn't know why he suddenly brought this up.

"It's just a bit too big."

As soon as he finished speaking, the man in the green robe stepped into the swirling snow.

step.

Just one step.

The wind and snow suddenly stopped.

The swirling snowflakes froze in mid-air, the howling wind abruptly ceased, and the entire mountaintop seemed to have been put on pause.

The only sound in the world was the fluttering of that green robe, as if something was churning and brewing within its sleeves.

An indescribable aura awakened from the green robe, then surged forth like a mighty river, sweeping across the eight directions like the sun blazing across the heavens.

In an instant, the wind and snow were shattered!

Centered on the Yu Tunzhou, the wind and snow were pushed outward layer by layer. The Fist Intent swept across the mountain peak like sweeping away dust. Wherever it passed, the snow melted and the ice shattered, revealing black rocks and withered meadows that had been buried for countless years.

Like a landscape painting covered in dust, someone reached out and brushed away the dust, revealing the true face beneath.

It's not just the hilltop.

Wherever the Fist Intent passed, the blizzard suddenly stopped, and the thick, leaden clouds seemed to be torn apart by an invisible hand, allowing clear sunlight to pour down from the cracks and illuminate the entire mountaintop.

The wind and snow have dispersed, and the clouds have parted to reveal the sun.

Yu Tunzhou stood with his hands behind his back at the highest point of the mountain, his green robe fluttering gently in the Fist Intent.

He looked out and saw thousands of mountains and valleys stretching as far as the eye could see. The continuous mountain ranges had shed their snow-covered coats, revealing their rugged outlines, and the distant river meandered like a silver ribbon, extending all the way to the ends of the earth. The scenery was exceptionally beautiful.

The world is vast, and all of it is within sight.

Looking at the magnificent landscape, Yu Tunzhou sighed:

"It's spectacular."

Lu Di stared in astonishment, feeling as if that Mortal Realm in the green robe stood at the forefront of the Martial Dao, unparalleled in height.

Not far away.

The seven figures that had been standing in the wind and snow were now completely exposed to the sunlight, with nowhere to hide or conceal themselves.

They all wore expressions of terror.

Some tried to turn and run away, but were unable to move under the Fist Intent.

Yu Tunzhou withdrew his gaze from the mountains and rivers, scanned the "guests" in the room, and smiled:

"Five Half-Step External Scenery and two External Scenery First Layer, quite a grand setup."

"Let's start with you..."

He randomly pointed at one of the seven people, and with a sweep of his Primordial Spirit, the latter's head suddenly exploded like a watermelon.

The blood mist was shocking in the sunlight, splattering his companions all over.

The other six people were chilled to the bone and felt as if their livers and gallbladders were about to burst.

Yu Tunzhou said apologetically, "I'm sorry, I didn't expect him to have a seal in his Niwan Palace. My movements were a bit too vigorous."

The other six looked increasingly horrified. They were now certain that their opponent was someone they couldn't possibly contend with; their strength was at least at the Late External Scenery.

But isn't the upper limit of this world limited to the External Scenery Second Layer?!

Meanwhile, Yu Tunzhou had already set his sights on another person.

Yu Tunzhou naturally wouldn't be as polite to these guys burdened with karma as he was to Lu Di. He had no intention of interrogating them at all, and directly used his cultivation of Nature Cultivation to overwhelm them, invading their Primordial Spirit to search for the information he wanted.

However, most of these guys had protective Niwan Palace, just like Long Yan encountered in the Eastern Wilderness.

He tried to get there, but five people in a row died because the restriction was triggered, and their primordial Primordial Spirit were completely destroyed.

When it came to the last two, their faces were filled with panic and extreme fear. They wanted to surrender, but they couldn't move or even make a sound.

Even Lu Di, standing nearby, turned pale with shock.

Yu Tunzhou muttered, "This is a bit tricky. He absolutely refuses to open his mouth, and we can't pry him open."

Seeing the despair on the two men's faces, Lu Di couldn't help but want to speak up and advise them to ask.

But when he thought of the great fire in Jiangling City that day, he shut his mouth.

"Huh, finally one without any restrictions."

Yu Tunzhou's Primordial Spirit power probed in, imprisoning the opponent's Primordial Spirit, and directly extracting the information it wanted from the Primordial Spirit, such as the origins of these people and what they wanted to do in this world.

"Um?"

Yu Tunzhou's expression suddenly shifted as he looked at the person before him, his tone carrying a hint of surprise:

"The Northern Plains Xie Household?"

A palace perched atop a mountain, about several dozen miles away from here.

"Thank you, Miss Xie."

A man walked over with a smile, his gaze sweeping over the woman's fair and delicate chest, a hint of desire flashing in his eyes.

"Mr. Lü, what brings you here to see me today?"

The woman named Xie Xiaoran smiled radiantly, lightly pressing her hand against the imposing mountain peak, and said with a smile, "I heard that Mr. Lü recently refined a wisp of first-class Immortals and Gods bloodline? It is truly enviable."

"Oh, not at all, just a stroke of good luck." The man named Lü Xiao laughed, his eyes gleaming. "News has come from the front: the fog surrounding Antarctic Mountain has finally dissipated!"

In an instant, Xie Xiaoran's glamorous and charming smile vanished, and her expression suddenly became serious:

"Really?"

"It's absolutely true. The nearest ones have already headed there."

Xie Xiaoran's eyes flashed with a strange light, but he quickly concealed it and laughed, "It's alright. The Antarctic Mountain have been sealed off for so long, who knows if there are any remnants of immortals or Immortals and Gods left behind? The bloodline of the Heavenly Court Immortals and Gods of this realm is the most important."

Lü Xiao smiled and said, "That's what I was thinking too. I've come here today to discuss a deal with Miss Xie."

"Could it be that Mr. Lü intends to sell that wisp of first-class Immortals and Gods bloodline to me?" Xie Xiaoran's face once again revealed a charming and alluring expression.

Lü Xiao laughed and said, "That's right. I want to use it to exchange for a chance to travel to the upper realm."

Upon hearing this, Xie Xiaoran's face turned serious, as if he was considering his words.

Lü Xiao further stated, "A wisp of first-class Heavenly Court Immortals and Gods bloodline already has the potential to awaken Bloodline Divine Ability. Can't it be exchanged for a spot to ascend to the Upper Realm?"

Xie Xiaoran shook her head regretfully, "Mr. Lü, you're too late. The Xie Household hasn't been in this business for a long time, but I can show Mr. Lü a way—"

"What road?!"

Lü Xiao stared intently at Xie Xiaoran, only to see those incredibly alluring red lips slowly utter three words:

"Ascension Platform."

"This remnant realm is centered around Antarctic Mountain, which was one of the four poles that once supported the Antarctic Mountain Heavenly Court. According to some ancient legends, there should be the oldest Ascension Platform here, the place where countless Immortals and Gods ascended in the primordial era."

"If Mr. Lü can find this Ascension Platform, he can ascend directly to the former Heavenly Court. Why would he need to go to the Central Plains?"

"The Ascension Platform?" Lü Xiao murmured, his eyes burning with undisguised fervor.

Xie Xiaoran covered his mouth and chuckled, "Mr. Lü, you should hurry up and go to the Antarctic Mountain. You might be able to find the location of the Ancient Ascension Platform."

Lü Xiao didn't rush to leave. Instead, he looked intently at the woman before him and asked, "Since there's an Ancient Ascension Platform, why isn't the Xie Household interested? I heard something the other day that the Xie Household seems to have been collecting the bloodlines of ten thousand immortals for thousands of years, and now they're only missing that final one..."

"The bloodline of the Heavenly Emperor?"

Delayed update

Some areas still need further review...

Update delayed until tomorrow noon, I'm so sorry everyone, I'm begging you guys, orz.