The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 1440 1440: Eight Desolate Venerable

The Shadow Emperorʼs gaze was as sharp as a dagger, sweeping over Gao Feng and the others.

”Elder Chang Ying, remember, Jing Yan killed a God Lord of the Wanbao Divine Hall. As an elder of the Wanbao Divine Hall, are you trying to protect Jing Yanʼs associates?” The Shadow Emperor placed a heavy accusation on Emperor Chang Ying.

Hearing this, Chang Yingʼs expression turned somber.

Emperor Chang Ying turned around, glancing at Gao Feng and the others.

”Elder You Ying, youʼre aware of the rules of the Star Tower Restaurant. Here, no one can commit murder. If you want to kill them, you must leave the Star Tower Restaurant. Once youʼre outside, I wonʼt interfere at all. If you insist on taking action inside the Star Tower Restaurant, then I will have no choice but to stop you. If youʼre unhappy with my interference, you may speak with our Earth Pavilion Master. The rules of the Star Tower Restaurant were personally established by the Pavilion Master.” Emperor Chang Ying spoke slowly.

Regarding the God Lord from the Wanbao Divine Hall who Jing Yan killed before the Quenching God Star Tower, Emperor Chang Ying felt no anger. That God Lord belonged to the Sky Pavilion, not a member of the Earth Pavilion.

The Sky Pavilion manages the Quenching God Star Tower, while the Earth Pavilion is responsible for the Star Tower Restaurant.

If You Ying kills someone inside the Star Tower Restaurant, not only would Chang Ying be disgraced, but even the Earth Pavilion Master would lose face. The rules set by the Pavilion Master cannot be broken casually.

”You...” The Shadow Emperor gritted his teeth, glaring at Chang Ying.

Chang Yingʼs words seemed pointless. Did You Ying dare to confront Feng Ruohan?

As for attacking outside the Star Tower Restaurant, why would the people who came with Jing Yan be foolish enough to leave? Especially now in this situation. The four of them definitely wouldnʼt dare to step a foot outside the Star Tower Restaurant.

”Shadow Emperor, why not wait patiently? Those four have paid for a ten-year stay. Itʼs been over two years, close to three, so in just more than seven years, they must leave the Star Tower Restaurant. And if they wish to stay longer and pay again, I wonʼt agree.” Emperor Chang Ying continued.

”Fine! Iʼll wait a few more years!” The Shadow Emperor waved his hand and swiftly left the Star Tower Restaurant.

Once the Shadow Emperor departed, Gao Feng and the others let out a slight sigh of relief. The four of them exchanged glances.

Gou Zhun looked towards Emperor Chang Ying, intending to express his gratitude. However, Emperor Chang Ying evidently had no interest in further interaction with them and disappeared from the restaurant hall after the Shadow Emperor left.

The Ninth Floor of the Quenching God Star Tower!

”Iʼve done it!”

”Ultimate Sword Intent!”

”Now, I have fully grasped the Ultimate Sword Intent, Ultimate Nihility, Ultimate Red Flame, and Ultimate Sharp Gold—these four Ultimate Domains.”

Jing Yan, seated cross-legged, opened his eyes.

He slightly moved his fingers, and with a thought, streaks of Sword Light flowed out, forming a terrifying Sword Intent Domain. The overwhelming power within the domain felt as if it could obliterate everything within its range.

”Little fellow, your comprehension is impressive!”

At that moment, a voice suddenly emanated.

Jing Yanʼs whole body instantly tensed; the sudden voice startled him. Jing Yan had thought he was the only one in the Ninth Floor space of the Quenching God Star Tower. Yet now, another voice appeared.

Turning his gaze, Jing Yan saw a translucent figure hovering above the black giant sword. There were no energy waves from the translucent figure, but Jing Yan dared not relax or underestimate it.

”Who are you, senior?” Jing Yan stood up, cautiously guarded, as he asked.

”Little fellow, no need to be so tense. I am the Artifact Spirit of this Dragon Origin Sword.” The voice from the figure continued.

”Dragon Origin Sword? Artifact Spirit?” Jing Yan looked at the figure and then at the black giant sword.

”Indeed.”

”Little fellow, your comprehension is truly noteworthy. My master, the Eight Desolate Venerable, only left behind some remnants of Sword Intent, yet it inspired you greatly. In just over ten days, youʼve mastered the Ultimate Sword Intent.” The figure seemed to admire Jing Yan, but there was a hint of melancholy in its tone.

Jing Yan gazed at the figure.

”Little fellow, what is your relation to the All Paths Venerable? How do you possess the All Paths Order?” The figureʼs tone returned to normal as it questioned Jing Yan.

”Eight Desolate Venerable?” Jing Yanʼs mind raced.

”Could these Heavenly Venerate Relics belong to the Eight Desolate Venerable?” Jing Yan looked at the figure and then at the long-dead but still standing Heavenly Venerate Relics.

”Artifact Spirit? If itʼs the Artifact Spirit, I shouldnʼt be in too much danger. Iʼve mastered four Ultimate Domains, my combat power comparable to a Super First-class God Sovereign level powerhouse. Itʼs not easy for an Artifact Spirit to kill me, even if itʼs the Artifact Spirit of this black giant sword.”

After quickly considering these thoughts, Jing Yan felt much more at ease.

”The All Paths Venerable has long sat in meditation, but the place of his sitting is called the Land of Descent by humans. Iʼve entered it and received much from the All Paths Venerable. The All Paths Order was also acquired in the Land of Descent.” Jing Yan truthfully stated.

”The All Paths Venerable is dead too?” The figure seemed surprised.

”Yes, the All Paths Venerable has been gone for billions of years!” Jing Yan nodded.

”Alas...” The figure sighed.

”Heavenly Venerate? What use is it to become a Heavenly Venerate? Even the Supreme Heavenly Venerate standing at the peak of the universe must die. My master, the Eight Desolate Venerable, has perished, and his friend, the All Paths Venerable, has also passed.” The figure lamented as if speaking to itself.

”Little fellow, you are quite fortunate. Not only did you inherit from the All Paths Venerable, but you also arrived here. Perhaps, itʼs the will of the Heavenly Dao guiding you!” The figure focused its attention on Jing Yan once more.

”Senior Artifact Spirit!”

”Did the Eight Desolate Venerable perish due to a battle with this Heavenly Demon?” Jing Yan pointed to the corpse of the Heavenly Demon on the ground.

”Yes! This was a Demon King, a Demon King of the Sky Demon Clan. My master engaged in a life-and-death struggle with this Demon King, ultimately resulting in mutual destruction.” The figure spoke with a bitter smile.

”So itʼs indeed a Demon King! Iʼve heard of the Demon Kings of the Sky Demon Clan before, knowing they are terrifying entities comparable to a human Heavenly Venerate.” Jing Yan exclaimed.

The Heavenly Demons are a ferociously aggressive and brutal race. Six hundred million years ago, they waged a massive war against humans, known as the Great Annihilation War. In this war, the Sky Demon Clan was eventually repelled, but many human powerhouses perished, with human territories drastically reduced to a tenth of their former size, and their primordial energy remains unrecovered to this day.

”Little fellow, since youʼve come here, it must be fate. I shall give this to you.” The figure, the Artifact Spirit, suddenly pointed, and a surge of gray energy erupted, sweeping towards Jing Yan.