Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 1108: Chapter 1107: Black Wind Mountain

Throughout the ages, in the billions of years, those born as supreme beings might still number a few, after all, the Ancient Alien Race, Demon Clan, and Human Clan have gradually grown stronger, producing many prodigies with heaven-defying bloodlines. If one were to carefully count, whether it was those who left an Emperor’s reputation in this Martial Arts World, or supreme beings whose true form remains unseen like the Divine Dragon, indeed, there are some. But reaching their realm and height is far beyond what ordinary martial artists can touch; becoming an Emperor means becoming a master, a figure seated in the Heavenly Vault, perceiving and realizing things that are elusive to ordinary people.

In the river of time in this Martial Arts World, the supreme beings of the Ancient Alien Race, the Heavenly Kings of the Demon Clan, and the Great Emperors of the Human Clan were all respected as Emperors. However, those who left an Emperor’s reputation are very few, and the life of an Emperor is difficult to imagine and comprehend. Many desire to discover, to know, to inherit the martial legacy of an Emperor, but how many can even approach?

A thought can change the winds and clouds, a roar can shatter the Galaxy. The path to ascend to the heavens, walking and singing, a flick of a finger covers the heavens—this is the true depiction of an Emperor, whose imposing power and control over the Martial Arts World are beyond imagination.

However, without eternal life, without becoming immortal, in the end, one is just a handful of yellow earth. Who in this world can be immortal? No matter one’s extraordinary grace, beauty unmatched in the world, in the end, is just a skeleton; no matter one’s great talent, sitting atop a vast empire, ultimately becomes a handful of yellow earth.

Nonetheless, legends of immortality continue to circulate, passed down through the ages, there exists a vast Immortal World beyond mortal existence...

From ancient times to the present, despite many legends about immortality, there’s no actual case of becoming immortal. In the end, what people hear are just one tragic story after another; prodigies, supreme strongmen, Emperor masters—all such heaven-defying figures have succumbed to the passage of time. The only thing left behind is their Emperor’s Artifact, and some Emperor’s Artifacts can’t withstand the erosion of billions of years, even if they haven’t disappeared, their Emperor’s might has greatly diminished compared to before.

Ye Tianchen did not know what kind of treasure the ”Holy Heaven Prison” he obtained was, but he could conclude that after over a year of grinding and comprehension, he can only exert one-tenth of the ”Holy Heaven Prison” power now, and it’s still a far cry from full mastery. Yet, even with just one-tenth of the ”Holy Heaven Prison” power, it allowed him to narrowly escape danger in battles over and over again, turning defeat into victory. It’s undeniable that Ye Tianchen could not have reached his current state without the ”Holy Heaven Prison”.

As Daley, the old patriarch of Devouring Sky Village said, if the ”Holy Heaven Prison” Ye Tianchen acquired is an Emperor’s Artifact, it would be shocking, enough to shake the entire Martial Arts World. An Emperor’s Artifact accompanies an Emperor throughout a lifetime of battles, ascending the supreme path, forged through countless brutal battles, blessed by time, and nurtured by the Emperor’s own magic law, growing stronger alongside the Emperor, becoming a treasure capable of ruling the world. Its power alone is enough to make the heavens tremble. Without a Secret Technique and powerful cultivation strength, merely approaching an Emperor’s Artifact could result in a complete obliteration.

According to the rare records of the Martial Arts World, cultivation sects and families holding Emperor’s Artifacts had a Supreme Emperor in the sect or a Great Emperor in the family. When these Emperors passed away or aged, to protect their martial legacy, they left behind their Emperor’s Artifacts, guarding their legacy and teaching their progeny the method to refine and use the Emperor’s Artifacts. In the face of calamities like extermination, they could wield the Emperor’s Artifact for a fatal strike against formidable foes. It’s said that a strike from an Emperor’s Artifact could lightly destroy worlds or heavily shatter galaxies—words are insufficient to describe its terror-inducing strength. Therefore, any sect or family holding an Emperor’s Artifact must be powerful, and few forces or individual martial artists dare provoke them.

Families and sects who obtained Emperor’s Artifacts are related to the Emperors as kin. When Emperors left their Emperor’s Artifacts, they suppressed its might and taught them how to wield outside of it. Otherwise, an ordinary person approaching an Emperor’s Artifact, seeking its acquisition and the Emperor’s legacy within, would be courting death. This is why Ye Tianchen could acquire the ”Holy Heaven Prison”. If it really is a Supreme Artifact, Ye Tianchen must have had immense fortune. So far it hasn’t shown any adverse effects; the ”Holy Heaven Prison” seemed to have recognized Ye Tianchen from the start, waiting for him to comprehend its mysteries and unleash its true power.

”Perhaps I’m overthinking it; it shouldn’t be an Emperor’s Artifact. If it were, Ye Tianchen would find it difficult to wield with his Mid-stage Martial Saint Cultivation Realm; moreover, if it truly were an Emperor’s Artifact, I fear I’d have been obliterated long ago, unable to withstand its might,” Daley, the old patriarch of Devouring Sky Village, said shaking his head after some thought.

”Clan Leader, regardless, our cleansing of Desolate Stone Village is urgent.”

”Indeed, that terrifying existence might already be growing impatient; if we can’t capture those people from Desolate Stone Village for its research, once it’s angered, our entire Devouring Sky Village will face extermination.”

Daley furrowed his brows, then looked at the dozen stout men around him from Devouring Sky Village, saying, ”I’ve already said, three days from now, in Devouring Sky Canyon not far from our village, I will engage Ye Tianchen in a life-or-death battle. At that time, you all must be prepared. Once I kill Ye Tianchen, you must capture everyone from Desolate Stone Village; if there’s resistance, kill them on the spot.”

”Clan Leader, saying that is one thing, but will that terrifying existence wait for us that long? The Black Rat God already stated that if we can’t accomplish this within two days, we’ll be the first to face a bloodbath in Devouring Sky Village; we don’t have those three days.”

”Clan Leader, your daughters have been eaten by the Black Rat God; if we don’t resolve the issue with Desolate Stone Village promptly, we’ll all die.”

The stout men of Devouring Sky Village looked anxious, fully aware of how powerful the terrifying existence behind Devouring Sky Village was; for them, they had no means of resistance. Even among Earth’s remaining three Ancient Martial Worlds, those hidden powers likely couldn’t contend with this terrifying existence!

”I know, go back first, I’m heading somewhere,” Daley sighed and said after some thought.

”Clan Leader, you want to...”

”No need to ask, go back first and prepare for the life-or-death battle with Desolate Stone Village, it’s a matter of fate for our two villages,” Daley said shaking his head.

On a night of moonless winds, within the Heavenly Ancient Martial World lies a place known as ”Black Wind Mountain”. A name so chilling is no joke, it’s not a large mountain but a small hill. Yet in the thousands of meters surrounding it, not a blade of grass grows, with swirling black winds and beast bones scattered everywhere, looking incredibly terrifying. It’s a desolate place many martial arts experts have passed by, feeling a chill in their hearts, furrowing their brows, and quickly leaving, sensing danger they dare not linger.

A fast horse is heading towards Black Wind Mountain, and the rider is none other than Daley, the old patriarch of Devouring Sky Village. Daley, with a heavy expression, riding a fast horse, doesn’t dare linger on the way, swiftly heading for the center of Black Wind Mountain. Upon arrival, he sees a large black stone gate, adorned with mysterious and strange talismans imparting a sinister atmosphere. Even for Daley, an expert with a Mid-stage Martial Saint Cultivation Realm, there’s uncontrollable trembling. After dismounting, he glances around, then kneels on the ground, palms on the earth, making a prostrate form, his demeanor extremely reverent, saying quietly, ”Clan Leader Daley of Devouring Sky Village, pays respect to the master.”

For a long time, roughly half an hour after Daley began his kneeling, a voice gradually emerged from inside, like a wandering ghost, making it unclear where it originates, entering the ears from all directions—a power sufficient to make Daley’s legs tremble. He understands that the terrifying existence’s strength is overwhelming; in front of this being, his Mid-stage Martial Saint strength is utterly powerless. This is the cause of his inability to show even the slightest defiance after his daughters were eaten by the Black Rat God and his wife took her own life, recognizing he lacks any strength to oppose; defiance would result in total extermination of Devouring Sky Village.

”Why are you here? Did the Black Rat not relay my message? If you can’t capture those people from Desolate Stone Village in two days, Devouring Sky Village will face total annihilation. Are you defying my orders?”

”Ah, no, no, master, I’m here with information; I hope you can advise me on what to do,” Daley stammered in fright, trembling as he spoke. (To be continued. If you like this work, please vote for recommendations and monthly tickets on Qidian (qidian.com); your support is my greatest motivation. Readers using mobile phones can visit m.qidian.com to read.)