The Legendary Son-in-law of the Emperor

Chapter 2245 - 2242: The Top Three Before That War

"Third?"Ye Xuan squinted and said, "Didn’t you say the Nine Immortal Kings were merely rising stars of the Ancient Immortal Realm?"

According to what Qingming Immortal King had mentioned earlier along the way, the Nine Immortal Kings in the Ancient Immortal Realm during the Immortal Ancient Era were supposed to be rising stars.

But I didn’t expect this Eternal Axe to have killed the Dou Tian King in the End War, ranked third?

"The holder of the Eternal Axe was known as Chi King, and privately, some would even regard him as the foremost of the Nine Immortal Kings."

Qingming Immortal King said slowly, "Even some ancient Immortal Kings might not be a match for Chi King. In terms of power, he who possesses the Eternal Axe is said to be the greatest in the Ancient Immortal Realm."

"Of course, if Hong Yao Immortal Emperor were to intervene, the result would naturally be different."

Ye Xuan muttered to himself, "Chi King..."

"He isn’t from the Human Clan?"

Ye Xuan queried.

Qingming Immortal King shook his head and said, "His true form is a Chi Tian Demon Bull, who step by step reached the pinnacle."

Ye Xuan contemplated.

As Ye Xuan had his back to Qingming Immortal King, Qingming Immortal King couldn’t see the change in Ye Xuan’s expression and continued, "Besides the Eternal Axe, the top two are Hong Yao Immortal Emperor’s Hongmeng Emperor Saber and that River Soldier."

Buzz————

As Qingming Immortal King’s words fell, he felt a dreadful Sword Qi.

Then he saw, beside Ye Xuan, there appeared a weapon black as ink, not quite a saber, nor quite a sword!

It floated beside Ye Xuan, its sharpness restrained.

But the internal terrifying Sword Intent slowly flowed, which greatly shocked Qingming Immortal King.

"River Soldier!?"

Upon seeing this weapon, Qingming Immortal King was immediately stunned.

This thing is actually in the hands of the Undying Night Emperor?!

Qingming Immortal King was somewhat astonished, the pupils of his Taiyin Eyes beneath the bronze mask suddenly contracted.

Could it be...

The Undying Night Emperor is that reincarnated one!?

Qingming Immortal King looked at Ye Xuan’s back, his heart shocked beyond measure.

After Ye Xuan unveiled the River Soldier, he asked softly, "In those days, did the River Soldier kill more or did the Hongmeng Emperor Saber?"

Suppressing the shock in his heart, Qingming Immortal King said solemnly, "As far as I know, the Hongmeng Emperor Saber killed more."

Upon hearing this answer, Ye Xuan lost interest and put away the River Soldier.

"Ye Emperor, are you..."

Qingming Immortal King was very curious in his heart.

But before Qingming Immortal King could ask, Ye Xuan shook his head and said, "I have no past life."

Qingming Immortal King was stunned.

Ye Xuan did not dwell on this matter, returning to the main topic: "Do you know the whereabouts of the Eternal Axe?"

Ye Xuan did not know the whereabouts of the Eternal Axe.

Not even the Sovereign of the Endless Sea likely knows.

Xuanhuang Nine Prohibitions.

The Great Ruins, Black Abyss, Thunder Pond, and Inverted Sky, these four Forbidden Lands, are without sovereigns.

And the true sovereign of Dao Chu Ancient Land has never been revealed.

Among the remaining, besides Qingming Immortal King, the Sovereign of the Endless Sea, Du Ming Immortal King of the Master of Netherworld, and Desolate Realm Sovereign, none truly belonged to the Nine Immortal Kings.

Only Qingming Immortal King is among the Nine Immortal Kings.

The appearance of Immortal Treasures in Forbidden Lands is unrelated to those sovereigns.

Just like Du Ming Immortal King knew of the Silence Immortal Wheel but never received its approval, he understood this fact, hence he never attempted to seize the Silence Immortal Wheel.

These Immortal Treasures, besides Ye Xuan’s previous acquisition of the Immaculate Duster, Black Candle, and Silence Immortal Wheel, the others are mostly opportunistic finds.

Especially the Red Bright Nine Heavens Map, Qingming Xuan Yin Banner, and Taixu Pearl, these three Immortal Treasures.

The additional Evergreen Treasure Tree and Time Disk are truly seized by Ye Xuan.

Evergreen Treasure Tree had Bai Ze’s considerable contributions.

As for the Time Disk, Ye Xuan walked into the Black Abyss and experienced an ancient journey to obtain it.

If he hadn’t gone through that ancient journey, Ye Xuan wouldn’t have received the Time Disk’s recognition.

Ye Xuan had reflected on this after receiving the Time Disk.

Yet behind this, Ye Xuan was somewhat puzzled.

According to the information he got, many would vie for the Nine Great Immortal Treasures.

But ultimately, few really contended.

None, even.

Only during the struggle for the Evergreen Treasure Tree were there an Undying Black Venerate and another Xiao Zhenlong henchman.

It seemed without threat.

The reason of Heavenly Dao Suppression makes little sense.

After all, within Xuanhuang Nine Prohibitions, Heavenly Dao Suppression does not exist.

Of course, the Forbidden Power within is no weaker than Heavenly Dao Suppression.

But if they refrained from seizing Immortal Treasures for this reason, Ye Xuan felt it was unreasonable too.

The only explanation is, those fellows are hiding in the shadows, waiting for a better opportunity.

Are they planning to let him, Ye Xuan, collect all Nine Great Immortal Treasures, and then reveal themselves to seize them directly?

This possibility is quite significant.

After all, the incident from ninety thousand years ago involved many aspects.

Those who know the news, now it seems, are definitely not few.

Perhaps they also know that his current strength is not at its peak.

This is also why, after conversing with Qingming Immortal King, Ye Xuan decided not to go to Dao Chu Ancient Land for now, but instead to prepare for becoming an emperor.

This is the most critical.

Back to the main point.

Ye Xuan felt that Qingming Immortal King was the most likely among the Nine Forbidden Lands to know the whereabouts of the Eternal Axe.

Also the only one who would tell Ye Xuan.

Ye Xuan trusted Qingming Immortal King.

"I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed, I don’t know either."

Qingming Immortal King sighed lightly.

During the End War, the Nine Immortal Kings acted under Hong Yao Immortal Emperor’s command, but due to the battlefield stretching too long, he was far apart from Chi King.

Moreover, at the end, he chose to seal Mystic Divine King with himself, so he also didn’t know Chi King’s whereabouts.

Alive?

Dead?

Uncertain.

"In any case, thank you."

Ye Xuan waved his hand, his figure slowly vanishing.

Qingming Immortal King watched that scene, not speaking.

He knew, Ye Emperor probably held many secrets.

No matter.

Between friends, one doesn’t need to ask too many questions.

Qingming Immortal King looked away, gazing into the deepest part of Qingming Cave, his Taiyin Eyes becoming deep and terrifying.

"This time ultimately let some people slip through. We’ll have to have someone manage them."

Qingming Immortal King murmured softly, then called out, "Silver Fox."

Deep within Qingming Cave.

A silver light surfaced abruptly.

In the next moment.

A slender figure draped in silver light appeared before Qingming Immortal King.

"Silver Fox pays respects to the Immortal King."

This person knelt on one knee in the void, saluting Qingming Immortal King.

At this moment, the entity calling itself Silver Fox revealed its form and appearance.

This was a tall and handsome man dressed in silver-white robes, with slit-like fox eyes, giving off a hint of wickedness.

Silver Fox Immortal Venerable.

One of the peerless powerhouses under Qingming Immortal King.

This person retained a relatively strong strength among his subordinates, now still possessing the strength of the Profound Immortal Peak.

Converted to the current cultivation system of All Heavens and Myriads of Worlds, that equated to Quasi-Emperor Peak.

"Several True Gods and Mystic Divines from Dou Tian Divine Domain just escaped, go bring them back."

"Those who can’t be brought back, kill them without mercy."

"As for those who can’t be killed, seek out Ye Emperor."

Qingming Immortal King said slowly.

Silver Fox Immortal Venerable heard, and respectfully said, "I abide by the Immortal King’s decree."