Martial Conquest of the Nine Desolates

"It truly is the renowned Tian Jizi!"

In Xiao Ye’s mind, he couldn’t help but recall the powder-carved jade-like youth he saw decades ago, while he was challenging Heavenly Mist Peak.

Tian Jizi, the current inheritor of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect, an unparalleled genius from Central State, reached the Mystic Martial realm at fifteen. Central State Martial Artists hailed him as the one most likely to become an emperor within the next six thousand years, achieving fame comparable to the Four Great Emperor’s Sons of that time.

Even from Xiao Ye’s current perspective, the accomplishments of Tian Jizi back then were quite remarkable.

Yet, ever since he entered Central State and clashed with various Heavenly Prides there, there has been no news of Tian Jizi, as if he had vanished into silence.

To my surprise, he appears once more, now a grown young man.

"Are you waiting here for me, intending to challenge me?" After a moment of silence, Xiao Ye calmly asked, his deep gaze fixating.

The Tian Jizi who was once so gifted now possesses cultivation merely at the Emperor Martial Realm—a true loss of a genius.

What indeed happened to Tian Jizi?

"If it were in the past, I certainly desired to battle with you."

"Unfortunately, your formidable rise in Central State indeed cast a shadow over my Emperor Road, realizing the futility of achieving emperorship, why should I persist?"

"I retreated bravely from the current, having forsaken martial arts, focusing solely on mastering the Divination Skill, hoping to glimpse the Heavenly Mechanism, evading you, and finding a path to ascend the Emperor Road."

Tian Jizi laughed again, as if conversing with an old friend.

"Since you are unwilling to battle me, let me explore your Heavenly Mechanism Sect." Xiao Ye’s black hair danced as he stepped towards the dilapidated mountain gate.

If he guessed correctly, beyond the mountain gate ought to be remnants of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect, where discoveries might be made.

"A New Emperor appears, and the Heavenly Mechanism perishes."

"The Heavenly Mechanism Sect indulged in probing too many heavenly mechanisms, causing retaliation from Heaven and Earth when the era of the New Emperor emerged, marked by coexistence of numerous emperors, resulting in the sect’s downfall, with everything buried."

"The entire Heavenly Mechanism Sect... My fellow disciples, and my Master have all perished; now only I remain."

"This place is the ruins of our sect; you won’t find anything here."

Tian Jizi did not stop Xiao Ye, his gaze filled with intense sorrow.

In such a radiant golden age, as the True Spirit Continent rekindles vigor, their Heavenly Mechanism Sect meets decline and he remains alone in this world.

"What?"

"All of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect’s disciples killed?"

Xiao Ye released his Quasi Emperor consciousness to encompass the area, verifying the absence of any living being—all were buried under rubble and dust.

Several bodies, still fresh, too buried.

"Emperor Xiao, I understand the reason for your visit."

"The answer you seek is simple: our sect’s heritage traces back to the era of the Unrivaled Emperor, with the founder coming from beyond the True Spirit."

"However, my knowledge is limited; I only know our Heavenly Mechanism Sect severed connections from beyond, generations of disciples abiding by the founder’s wish to build a Golden Age for the True Spirit Continent."

"If our Heavenly Mechanism Sect hadn’t orchestrated events secretly since the Ancient Era, such an era of emperor coexistence wouldn’t have arrived."

"Prior to this era’s arrival, numerous geniuses and human heroes waning away is only normal, as such an era must be forged through blood."

"Without threats to life, how would geniuses like you rise and defy fate? Should you resent our Heavenly Mechanism Sect, you may strike against me." Tian Jizi frankly stated.

"This is no excuse for your sect to harm all beings; if the Heavenly Mechanism Sect persists this way, I will not hesitate to erase the final vestiges of your bloodline, even under imperial protection it won’t suffice." Xiao Ye remarked coldly, eyes revealing icy brilliance.

That the legacy of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect originates beyond the True Spirit indeed surprised him.

At the same time, he admits Tian Jizi’s words hold some truth.

However, the opponent’s high and mighty stance, controlling things from the shadows, left him very displeased.

"Our sect’s destiny has ended; this era no longer requires us." Faced with Xiao Ye’s threat, Tian Jizi showed no fear, continuing his gentle smile.

"I will verify if your sect truly has fallen."

"I hope your sect won’t stir further calamities, or else I will act to obliterate you." Xiao Ye eyed Tian Jizi, remaining silent for a moment, then turned away.

Under his Quasi Emperor consciousness, he easily discerned whether Tian Jizi was deceitful, given his mere Emperor Martial Realm strength.

Now, Tian Jizi remains the only seedling of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect, and there is no personal enmity between them, urging against heartless actions to completely erase traces of the sect.

"Lord Xiao, I know you are about to venture beyond the True Spirit where peril abounds; this ’Heavenly Mechanism Token’ left by our founder may prove greatly useful to you."

Behind, Tian Jizi’s voice echoed, making Xiao Ye reflexively raise his hand, grasping a jade-like token.

The token bore no special traits, inscribed with ancient ’Heavenly Mechanism’ characters.

"Is this the founder’s relic?" Xiao Ye put it away, soaring skyward.

"Founder, across ten thousand years countless heroes and geniuses competed fiercely, and finally the Heavenly Mechanism Token has been sent out..."

Among collapsed nine mountain ranges, Tian Jizi watched Xiao Ye depart, bowing towards the sect ruins before leaving this place.

Xiao Ye returns to the Wuji Sect, ruling over the Nine Desolates, reigning this era, issuing Lord Xiao’s decree, commanding Martial Artists of the True Spirit Continent to continue investigating Heavenly Mechanism Sect’s past.

Such a sect, tracing heritage beyond the True Spirit Continent, truly astounds.

This confirms that since the Ancient Era, individuals from beyond the True Spirit had descended.

Meanwhile, Xiao Ye invites the Three Great Emperors Tie Xue, Wudi, and Jue Dai to the Wuji Sect for sincere instruction and understanding.

Yet after consolidating news, Xiao Ye ultimately discovers that the Heavenly Mechanism Sect may indeed have vanished completely, everything buried beyond prediction.

"Why did the founder of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect wish for the True Spirit Continent to usher in an era of emperor cohabitation’s glory?" Xiao Ye muttered softly.

Time flows like a stream, swiftly passing.

Today’s True Spirit Continent rests peacefully, increasingly thriving, genuinely entering a Golden Age.

Xiao Ye remains seated within the Wuji Sect, daily exchanging Martial Arts with the Three Great Emperors, using the Super Divine Enlightenment Flower, enhancing his Tao and Law.

His realm increases steadily, each day bringing new gains.

In no time, half a month has slipped by.

The Emperor Tribulation encircling the Endless Sea gradually weakened, ultimately dissipating.

Replaced by terrifying Emperor Power, surging skyward from the Endless Sea, covering the entire True Spirit Continent.

"Little White has become an emperor!"

Xiao Ye abruptly opened his eyes, a hint of a smile appearing on his face.

Under his Quasi Emperor consciousness, a formidable Emperor Level aura is hastily approaching Wuji City.