Eternal Life as False Emperor

The Azure Moon Flame Emperor continuously provoked Fang Zhuo as they attacked.

"Coward, are you planning to hide in this turtle shell for life?"

"A dignified Enlightenment Stage cultivator, yet you don’t even have the courage to fight. You’re a disgrace to cultivators at your level."

"Fang Zhuo, if you don’t dare to fight me, then scram. This emperor won’t chase after cowards like you."

At first, they were somewhat restrained, but gradually, their words became more and more hurtful, lacking any semblance of an ultimate master’s elegance.

Many of those present had only heard of their names but had never seen them in person.

Enlightenment Stage, the most powerful cultivators in the world, legends among legends.

Such masters should be transcendent, not standing around insulting like common cultivators, should they?

The illusion was shattered.

Zheng Yi worriedly eyed Sword God Fang Zhuo, fearing he’d be provoked and rush out with his sword to risk his life against those two.

Fang Zhuo glared at him irritably: "Kid, if you keep staring at me, I swear I’ll beat you."

"If I were that stupid, I’d have died long ago. Would I be here today?"

Zheng Yi: "..."

This Enlightenment Master, though not as shattering to one’s worldview, is quite down to earth, almost without any airs.

"Senior, that’s not what I meant..." Zheng Yi was about to explain when a crisp snort echoed in his ear.

"Are the two of you bullying my race for having no one?"

A graceful woman descended slowly from the sky, accompanying the voice.

Even from a great distance, Zheng Yi felt the surrounding temperature drop significantly.

At this moment, it could only be another Enlightenment Master of the Human Race appearing.

"Sword God Senior, please assist that senior immediately. Try not to engage; both of you return to Wenxian Temple’s Mountain Protection Array at once."

Fang Zhuo had a puzzled expression: "Kid, do you know who’s coming?"

"Our Human Race’s top master, Heaven and Hell Shen Weiyao. With him here, those two won’t make any waves."

Although he thought Zheng Yi was not ordinary, he was still a Crystal Stage cultivator.

Totally unaware of the capabilities of Enlightenment cultivators.

Heaven and Hell Shen Weiyao’s strength as the top human warrior is well-known.

Even at Enlightenment Stage, Shen Weiyao’s strength far surpasses everyone here.

Fighting two enemies isn’t likely, but even if Azure Moon Flame Emperor and Barbaric Bull Power Emperor attack her together, they can’t quickly overwhelm Shen Weiyao.

"Senior, there might be a third Enlightenment Stage master hidden among the Nether Spirit Race."

Zheng Yi won’t act like some enigmatic person who refuses to clarify matters at such crucial moments.

He quickly voiced his speculation.

Whether Fang Zhuo believes it is up to him, Zheng Yi had said everything necessary.

"Kid, if you dare deceive me, just wait."

Fang Zhuo didn’t quite believe Zheng Yi’s words, knowing there were six Enlightenment Stage cultivators in the Canglan Realm.

For all three of the Nether Spirit Race’s Enlightenment Stage masters to be present at this small Wenxian Temple?

Seems impossible.

Besides, it’s certain the most powerful Nether Spirit, His Highness the Nether King, hasn’t acted.

But then again, better safe than sorry.

If Zheng Yi’s wrong, it’d just be a wasted trip.

But if he’s right...

The situation becomes complicated.

"Friend Bi Luo, I’m here to assist!" Sword Qi stretched across the sky; Fang Zhuo shot upward, side by side with Heaven and Hell Shen Weiyao, confronting the two Enlightenment cultivators of the Nether Spirit Race.

Azure Moon Flame Emperor and Barbaric Bull Power Emperor grinned wickedly.

Mocking Fang Zhuo: "You cowardly turtle, finally dared crawl out of your shell. Die now!"

Previously overwhelmed by Fang Zhuo, Azure Moon Flame Emperor had felt diminished, but now his fear was gone.

Barbaric Bull Power Emperor bellowed a challenge at Shen Weiyao: "I’ve long wanted to test you. Today I finally have the chance. Let me weigh Human Race’s strongest."

"Their demeanor..." Zheng Yi sighed inwardly.

Their behavior practically announces there’s hidden strength nearby.

Now, he hopes Fang Zhuo listens and swiftly returns with Heaven and Hell Shen Weiyao to the Mountain Protection Array to avoid being cut off and surrounded.

"Azure Moon Flame Emperor, if not for outside help earlier, do you think you’d still be alive? Watch my Heaven-supporting Sword!"

With a buzz, a giant Flying Sword, several dozen feet long, formed beside Fang Zhuo.

As Fang Zhuo lightly commanded, "Go," the Flying Sword soared towards Azure Moon Flame Emperor, whose Protective Technique couldn’t shield him from its sharp Sword Qi.

Choosing not to face its might, Azure Moon Flame Emperor dodged immediately.

Shen Weiyao flicked her fingers, launching snowflakes the size of fists, which struck a bullhorn of Barbaric Bull Power Emperor.

His massive body was thrown off course by the small snowflake.

Successfully halting their assaults, Fang Zhuo and Shen Weiyao refrained from chasing, swiftly retreating into Wenxian Temple’s Mountain Protection Array.

"Don’t run!" A shadow tore through the void, trying to block them.

Appearing now would seal their retreat.

With this new Enlightenment Stage master, combined with Azure Moon and Barbaric Bull Emperor, surely they’d capture at least one Human Enlightenment cultivator.

Even the strongest, Shen Weiyao, couldn’t hold against three Enlightenment cultivators for long.

Yet their calculations hadn’t accounted for Zheng Yi.

In terms of strength, he’s quite weak.

But in cunning.

Zheng Yi can assert that he targets no one but all in Canglan Realm are fools.

None of the cultivators he met were skilled in strategy.

Considering that these are Canglan Realm’s top warriors and sect leaders.

The rest even if a bit stronger are likely limited.

Nether Spirit’s supposedly flawless ploys appeared full of holes to Zheng Yi.

Thanks to Zheng Yi’s warning, Fang Zhuo and Shen Weiyao retreated without lingering battle.

Resulting in the Nether Spirit cultivator appearing right as they slipped past.

Turning from three versus two to two versus one.

"Clear Origin Sword Qi!"

"Three Feet of Ice!"

Without hesitation, Fang Zhuo and Shen Weiyao unleashed deadly moves aiming to heavily damage the foe.

This caught the shadow off-guard, forcing its body into flight amidst a groan.

Before Fang Zhuo and Shen Weiyao could pursue, Azure Moon Flame Emperor and Barbaric Bull Power Emperor attacked.

Neither lingered, quickly entering the Mountain Protection Array.

Scattered shadow soon reformed in mid-air.

"Damn it! What are you doing, letting them escape?" The reformed shadow cursed angrily.

Though its voice was weak, clearly injured.

Fang Zhuo’s expression darkened, relieved, as he spoke to Zheng Yi: "Kid, you guessed right."

"If we had fought those two earlier, with our retreat blocked by this guy, the consequences would’ve been unthinkable."

Heaven and Hell Shen Weiyao remained impassive: "No wonder the Nether Spirit’s movements increased recently; they have a fourth Enlightenment cultivator and feel far superior, pressing us into full war."