# Chapter 1519: Skyless Sword Emperor
"Yu Emperor, the one Eastern Emperor hates most is your Heavenly Terrace, so he found you first. After you, who do you think he will seek out for revenge?" Emperor Wen and the others remained where they were, not leaving. They waited there, waiting for the various emperors to gather and unite their strength, so as to prevent Eastern Emperor from picking them off one by one.
Eastern Emperor was a Mid-rank Emperor and possessed a treasure for locating people. Only he could hunt others; it was simply unrealistic for anyone else to find and kill him.
"When the Qi family was destroyed that day, whichever emperors appeared would be the most likely targets among them." Yu Emperor spoke almost without hesitation. He understood that his injuries were not unjustified—Eastern Emperor surely hated him the most. Surviving was already fortunate, and there was still hope for recovery.
"After all, the Qi family was Eastern Emperor's life's work. Those people carried his bloodline. The Qi family's destruction must have provoked Eastern Emperor, driving him to launch a frenzied revenge. And those he takes revenge on will definitely be the ones who appeared that day!" Yu Emperor added, and everyone nodded in deep agreement.
"Yiren Lei is in danger!" Lin Feng's eyes suddenly flashed with sharpness. Many of those who participated in the battle to destroy the Qi family were right here. Aside from these people, there weren't many other emperors left—just the Watcher's Father, Six Desires Emperor, the Emperor of Assassins, and a few others. If Eastern Emperor wanted revenge, aside from those here, it was almost certain his target would be Six Desires Emperor.
Lin Feng looked at Yan Di but hesitated. If he sent Yan Di away, those here wouldn't be able to stop Eastern Emperor. What if Eastern Emperor came back?
"Sword Pavilion!" Lin Feng suddenly thought of a place, then said, "Yan Di, could you make a trip to Six Desires Immortal Palace for me? My master and I will lead everyone to the Sword Pavilion. The senior at the Sword Pavilion and I have some connection; he should be able to protect our safety."
"That works. Yan Di, your cultivation is powerful, and you're one of the few who can intimidate Eastern Emperor. Moreover, you're faster than him. To prevent the Eight Wastelands emperors from being lost, it would be better for you and the old emperor of the Wen family to go together!" Yu Emperor agreed with Lin Feng's suggestion.
"Fine, I, the Emperor, will make the trip for you!" Yan Di glanced at Lin Feng, then shifted his steps. His body vanished instantly. The crowd looked up and saw several footprint patterns left in the void, patterns that drew upon the power of heaven and earth, making his speed incredibly fast. In the blink of an eye, he was already out of sight, no less impressive than an emperor who had mastered the power of Void Law.
"Terrifying speed. Much faster than me." Emperor Wen muttered to himself as he watched Yan Di's disappearing figure.
"Let's set out for Sword City!" Lin Feng said to the crowd. It had been a long time since he had returned to the Sword Pavilion. As for Yan Di, he was at ease—since Yan Di had agreed, he would do his best. That guy was shrewd and clever. With him going to deal with Eastern Emperor, Eastern Emperor probably wouldn't have an easy time.
"I'd like to meet that old emperor of the Sword Pavilion too!" Yu Emperor smiled. Then, the group tore through the void, heading toward Sword City in the Central Wasteland, as swift as shooting arrows.
Central Wasteland, Sword Pavilion. Lin Feng arrived with the various powerful figures. Naturally, the people of the Sword Pavilion received them courteously, with Sword Tomb himself accompanying them. After arriving at the Sword Pavilion, Mu Chen left to summon the other disciples of Heavenly Terrace back. Who knew if Eastern Emperor might hunt down Heavenly Terrace's disciples?
Lin Feng did not presumptuously lead people to the Sword Grave. The old man was hidden within the Sword Grave and preferred solitude. Having brought people here, they were already under the protection of the Sword Pavilion's senior, so it was inappropriate to disturb him. Lin Feng went to the Sword Grave alone.
When the old man in the Sword Grave saw Lin Feng, a faint smile appeared on his aged face. "I know something of what's been happening outside. Both sides have stopped following the rules. I didn't expect it to come to this."
"Rules?" Lin Feng was somewhat surprised. Was there some kind of rule between the Emperor-Slaying Alliance and the Watcher Alliance?
"Senior, my master wishes to meet you," Lin Feng said to the old man. It was Yu Emperor who had asked to see the old man of the Sword Grave.
"Let him come," the old man said calmly. Lin Feng turned back and then came with Yu Emperor.
Entering the Sword Grave, the old man's somewhat cloudy eyes swept over Yu Emperor. He sighed, "You've become like me now. What a pity."
Yu Emperor looked at the old man for a moment, his eyes quite solemn. Then he bowed slightly and said respectfully, "I dare not compare myself to you, senior."
"No need for formalities. Let's sit casually," the old man said, sitting casually on his broom. He waved at Yu Emperor and smiled at Lin Feng. "Lin Feng, you sit too."
"Your body has undergone transformation, in harmony with nature. You should have left this small world. There's no need to stay here. In the Holy City, you might encounter greater opportunities and achievements." The old man's body was hunched, showing signs of illness, but every word made Yu Emperor's heart tremble slightly.
Yu Emperor shook his head slightly and said, "My old friend and I once wanted to leave, but fate played tricks. One of my old friends died at the hands of the Emperor-Slaying Alliance. Perhaps that sealed the fate of me and my other old friend."
"So you acted aggressively, completely igniting the conflict and breaking the original balance."
"The Emperor-Slaying Alliance's ambitions have grown increasingly in recent years. They've tried to control the entire Eight Wastelands and Nine Abyss. We could only strike while we still had the strength to fight back. Otherwise, the outcome would have been even more tragic. You've seen the current result, senior." Yu Emperor looked at the old man, his calm heart stirring slightly.
The old man was silent for a moment, then finally nodded. "Yes. Even the envoy guarding the passage forgot his duty. The fault is not yours. Just think about it—those who hold absolute power would never maintain that balance with you forever. In their eyes, perhaps this entire small world is just a chess piece in their hands. You've done well."
Seeing that the old man understood him, Yu Emperor seemed somewhat comforted. Then he slowly stood up, bowed respectfully to the old man sitting on the broom, and said earnestly, "I beg you, senior, to take action once."
"Me?" The old man smiled bitterly and shook his head. "I'm like you, wounded by the power of Law, unable to heal. What ability do I have to take action?"
"Junior does not believe that the Skyless Sword Emperor, who shattered heaven and earth five thousand years ago, cannot do it." Yu Emperor persisted. The old man showed no surprise at his words. But Lin Feng, listening to the exchange between Yu Emperor and the Skyless Sword Emperor, felt his eyes constantly flashing with sharp light.
Such a calm conversation, yet it made Lin Feng's heart pound with shock. Who were the two sides in this confrontation? From his master's words, it seemed as if his master was the one leading everything!
Skyless Sword Emperor. So the old man really was the legendary figure who dominated the world five thousand years ago. Now he was so old that no one recognized him. Indeed, five thousand years ago, the current members of the Sword Pavilion probably hadn't even been born yet!
The old man's eyes fell on Lin Feng. He extended his calloused hand—calluses formed from gripping a sword, never letting it leave his hand. But now, the old man hadn't held a sword for a very long time. He even wondered if he had forgotten how to hold one.
"Lin Feng, and the other disciples of Heavenly Terrace—they're all good. They are your true hope, aren't they?" The old man patted Lin Feng's shoulder and said softly.
Yu Emperor nodded frankly. "Yes, senior. To protect them, we are willing to sacrifice our lives."
"We old fellows can die, but they cannot. That's why I beg you, senior, to take action." Yu Emperor bowed again to the Skyless Sword Emperor. At this moment, Lin Feng's hands clenched tightly, his nails nearly digging into his flesh. His master was willing to die rather than let his disciples perish!
That was why, when Eastern Emperor appeared, Yu Emperor didn't flee first or think of how to protect himself. Instead, he used the power of Law to hide Tian Chi and the others within the earth, while he tore through the void to lead Eastern Emperor away. He did it to protect Tian Chi and the others!
"What gives you such a strong conviction?" The old man sighed. Martial artists cherish their lives greatly. There are too few cultivators willing to sacrifice themselves to save others, especially an emperor. How much had they endured to reach the level of emperor? Who would be willing to die?
Especially those who didn't rely on their families but reached the emperor level entirely on their own—they had endured countless hardships, without exception. Growing strong was difficult, but dying was too easy, because there were always more powerful figures above them. Those who reached the pinnacle of the pyramid were destined to become fewer and fewer. Only by stepping on others could they keep rising.
"For centuries, the one who has accompanied me through life is just one brother. His conviction is my conviction." Yu Emperor smiled lightly, his eyes shining brightly, as if he were thinking of his brother.
Seeing Yu Emperor's smile at this moment, Lin Feng's heart couldn't help but tremble.
"Stone Emperor, was it?" A faint sadness welled up in Lin Feng's heart. From the conversation between the Skyless Sword Emperor and Yu Emperor, combined with what Snow Venerable had once told him, he could almost piece together the outline of the story!
From the Heavenly Lake of the Qian Domain, two men with strong aspirations had emerged. One of them also brought his beloved. The three of them traveled together, growing stronger along the way, until they had the chance to leave this world. But then, the beloved of one man died at the hands of the Emperor-Slaying Alliance. So that man began his path of revenge, and the other silently stayed by his side, walking with him, because they were brothers.
His conviction is my conviction.
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