Myriad Treasures Pavilion Steward Commits Suicide to Atone

"I don't want to think about it anymore. The Liu Clan doesn't even have a single Emperor Realm, so they're not considered powerful among Human Race. They shouldn't cause any trouble."

Shaking his head, Long Xiao didn't dwell on it.

For now, let's get this matter settled first.

At that moment, Long Yang began to gather the dragons.

Mystic Yang Realm.

"Is the news about the reborn Human Emperor candidate false?"

Outside the imperial tomb, Zhu Sheng looked at the news he had just received with a surprised expression.

Other powerful members of the Zhu Clan had obviously received similar messages.

For a moment, they looked at each other, both somewhat suspicious.

"Is Myriad Treasures Pavilion deliberately playing a trick on everyone?"

The news was initially released by the Myriad Treasures Pavilion, but now they're saying it's fake.

In the back and forth, a baseless matter has led them to make such a big fuss.

At this moment, Zhu Sheng's expression suddenly became serious.

Someone nearby noticed and immediately asked:

"What's wrong? Is there any other news?"

Zhu Sheng took a deep breath, his gaze sweeping over everyone, and said:

"The manager of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion who was previously responsible for releasing this information committed suicide as an apology for this matter."

"To apologize and commit suicide?"

When everyone heard this news, their expressions changed.

The manager of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion was of considerable status and power.

It sounds unbelievable that such a prominent figure would commit suicide to apologize over such a piece of fake news.

"Apologize? Why should I apologize?" One person frowned deeply.

"Myriad Treasures Pavilion has always been united; getting them to admit their mistakes is harder than climbing to heaven. How could they apologize now, let alone commit suicide? Could it be those two from before...?"

The man didn't continue speaking; his gaze swept over the crowd, observing their reactions, and it was clear they had all thought of the same thing.

A moment of silence fell over the area.

After a long while, someone finally let out a soft sigh and said:

"Luckily, I didn't provoke them back then."

"Just who are those two people?" someone asked, frowning.

"Even Myriad Treasures Pavilion has to treat us like this; it's rather frightening."

Upon hearing this, several people around nodded in deep agreement.

It's quite rare for the Myriad Treasures Pavilion to apologize to this extent.

Ultimately, after much discussion, everyone could only conclude that there are always people more capable than oneself, and that there is always something beyond one's understanding.

"So now..."

Someone spoke up and glanced at the imperial tomb:

Should we continue searching?

Nothing was found in the emperor's tomb; the only discovery was that the person who found it had already fled.

Several people turned their gazes toward Zhu Sheng.

"Go to the Misty Clear Realm."

Zhu Sheng spoke up:

"We can't have come all this way for nothing. The reborn candidate for Human Emperor is a fake, but the Emperor Artifact in his possession is no joke."

"And that Emperor Artifact from the Shen Clan, if we can retrieve it as well, that would be a great gain as well."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Although there are always people more capable than oneself and heavens beyond heavens, the Liu Clan is clearly not among them.

At that moment, figures headed straight for the direction of the Misty Clear Realm.

The Extreme North Realm.

The Black Tortoise Race is revered.

"The Mystic Emperor, the Martial Emperor, and the Dragon Race Clan have mentioned the matter of Atavism form, and they have reported it to the Dragon Emperor."

As soon as the voice fell, both the tortoise and the snake turned their gazes toward it.

"Could it be that the Dragon Race has found a way to Atavism form?" Mystic Emperor asked.

The Martial Emperor nodded:

"It's very likely that his Dragon Race has been planning to Atavism state for years, and after so long, it's certainly time to see some results."

After speaking, he asked Black Tortoise, who had reported to him:

"Who reported to the Dragon Emperor?"

"Long Xiao," Black Tortoise replied when asked.

"It's him." The Martial Emperor was somewhat surprised.

"Who is Long Xiao again?" Mystic Emperor asked.

"That sounds familiar."

"It's the one that's always been looking after Long Yang," said the Martial Emperor.

"Long Yang." Mystic Emperor suddenly realized, and then said:

"So, that strange dragon really did it?"

"I'm afraid so." The Martial Emperor nodded.

"That Long Yang is quite capable. On the surface, he is ostracized within the Dragon Race, but secretly, if he were unimportant, why would he need to be taken care of by Long Xiao? It's just a smokescreen."

After hearing what the Martial Emperor had said, the Mystic Emperor revealed a contemptuous smile:

"The Dragon Race has always looked down on the Human Race, but they've actually learned the Human Race's 'saying one thing but doing another' attitude."

"But given the current situation, shouldn't we do something?"

"Of course we will do it," the Martial Emperor said.

"The Dragon Race has always harbored great ambitions. If the Atavism comes true, and my Black Tortoise Clan fails, I fear that one day, my Black Tortoise Race will become the Dragon Race's captive."

The Martial Emperor paused, then continued:

"I've been keeping an eye on Long Yang."

After a moment of silence, the Martial Emperor said:

"That Long Yang went to the Misty Clear Realm a while ago; it's very likely that's where he went."

"Have Wu Qing and the others investigate and find out what happened."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Mystic Emperor said:

"The Dragon Emperor wants to teleport over for a visit; it seems he's here to show off."

The Martial Emperor shook his head:

"It doesn't act so ostentatiously. For now, it will probably pretend nothing's wrong, and might even come to check on the progress of our Black Tortoise Clan to put its mind at ease."

After speaking, the Martial Emperor said:

Let him come.

Hidden Origin Peak.

"As expected of the Body Tempering to Emperor Path created by the Emperor Realm expert."

After reviewing the inheritance, Gu Chen couldn't help but sigh.

This cultivation method is undeniably complex.

Having resources isn't enough; resources are just the most basic element. What's more important is how you use them.

Gu Chen made a rough estimate and, according to what Xu Tiancheng said in the inheritance, even if he had the Black Tortoise eggshell now, it would take him decades or even hundreds of years to fully utilize it.

At the very end of his transmission of knowledge, Xu Tiancheng even emphasized this point again:

In the path of body refinement, there is only one step at a time, and there are absolutely no shortcuts.

Gu Chen wasn't too surprised by any of this.

Body tempering is not an easy task, and he was already mentally prepared for that.

"If that's all, then what about the tasks in my system...?"

As they were talking, Gu Chen's expression changed.

The system's contents have changed, and obtaining the inheritance task seems to be complete.

At that moment, Gu Chen focused his mind on the system.

As expected, the task of obtaining the inheritance has been completed.

"What will they give us this time?"

Gu Chen suddenly felt a sense of anticipation.

Last time, he directly gave himself a perfect Dragon Transformation Technique, and the effect was incredibly powerful. After transforming into a dragon body, his speed, strength, and defense all underwent qualitative changes.

It is quite practical.

"It would be great if we could get some rewards that would help improve our cultivation."

Gu Chen thought to himself.

Before entering the Emperor's Tomb this time, he had seen far too many powerful figures. Compared to those Dao Realm experts, the Saint Realm seemed rather insignificant.

Now that his master has given him an Emperor Artifact, a long spear, he wonders if he can wield it with his current cultivation level.

Just then, a line of text suddenly appeared in the system:

"All tasks completed. The Sign-In System is currently undergoing mutation..."