Heaven-Surpassing Divine Emperor

Jiang Chen looked at Black Emperor. ”Little Black, the Void Realm is so vast. Do you have a way to find the location of the Void Realm Heart?”

Black Emperor nodded. ”I have my own Secret Technique to find the location of the Void Realm Heart!”

”In that case, you’ll come with me to find the Void Realm Heart!” Jiang Chen nodded.

His current condition wasn’t good.

Although devouring Li Ru had allowed his weakened body to recover some strength, his lost lifespan could not be replenished.

Moreover, the longer this state persisted, the greater the impact on his Martial Dao foundation would be.

’Besides, there isn’t much time before the Celestial Secret Banquet. I have to find the Void Realm Heart as soon as possible!’

When Little White saw Jiang Chen look its way, it quickly raised a paw and said, ”Boss, I’ll just stay here and keep Xiaoyou company!”

”Alright then!”

Jiang Chen nodded, hesitated for a moment, and took out a Jade Bottle. ”There are life-extending pills in here. If there’s any change in Xiaoyou’s condition, have her take one of these pills and notify me immediately!”

”I understand!”

Little White nodded obediently.

Jiang Chen rubbed its head, then left the Celestial Demon Ancient Castle with Black Emperor.

Outside the Celestial Demon Ancient Castle, Black Emperor surveyed the devastated surroundings, took a deep breath, and activated its Secret Technique. A ball of black light coalesced in front of it as its fleshy wings vibrated gently.

A full half-stick of incense later...

Black Emperor finally opened its eyes, swallowed the ball of black light, and then said with a laugh, ”This Void Realm isn’t that large. Its Void Realm Heart is in this direction!”

They followed Black Emperor, flying east.

Both the man and the beast were incredibly fast. In just the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, they arrived at the place where Black Emperor said the Void Realm Heart was located.

It was a massive volcano!

The volcano was towering, a full ten thousand zhang high, piercing straight into the heavens. Layers of white clouds wreathed its peaks, shrouding them in a veil of mystery.

Jiang Chen and Black Emperor climbed to the volcano’s summit and stood at the edge of the crater. Scalding magma gave off intense waves of heat that washed over them, carrying a pungent odor.

Black Emperor said, ”The Void Realm Heart is inside this volcano!”

”You mean I have to go inside the volcano?” Jiang Chen asked, stunned.

Black Emperor nodded.

Jiang Chen asked, ”After I find the Void Realm Heart, how do I retrieve it?”

With a flick of its fleshy wing, Black Emperor sent a ray of light shooting into the space between Jiang Chen’s eyebrows.

This was the method for retrieving the Void Realm Heart, imparted by Black Emperor.

Black Emperor said, ”The Void Realm Heart is the core of the entire Void Realm. Refining it is not something that can be done overnight. When you go down and find it, just follow the Secret Technique to draw it into your Dao Origin Void. Then, use the Secret Technique to have your Life Palace slowly devour, refine, and absorb it!”

”I understand!”

Jiang Chen nodded, took a deep breath, and his body erupted with a golden glow.

The Fifth Stage Realm of his Divine Demon Tyrant Body made his physical body incomparably tough. Although the magma’s temperature was terrifying, it couldn’t harm Jiang Chen!

In a flash, Jiang Chen dove into the volcano.

He swam through the magma.

As the scalding magma churned around him, Jiang Chen could feel the fiery heat waves washing over his body. ’If I hadn’t cultivated the Divine Demon Tyrant Body, I really wouldn’t have dared to enter this volcano,’ he thought.

A golden light pulsed from his eyes.

The Eyes of the Heavens gave Jiang Chen extremely powerful vision, even within the magma.

He dove deeper and deeper into the magma.

He lost track of time. The surrounding temperature grew hotter and hotter, until his skin flushed crimson, like steel fresh from the forge.

Just as his body was reaching its limit, Jiang Chen finally found the whereabouts of the Void Realm Heart in the endless magma.

Not far ahead of him, a cyan lotus flower floated.

This lotus floated in the midst of the magma, yet it continued to emit a cyan glow, as if the searing liquid could not harm it in the slightest.

’So this cyan lotus is the heart of this Void Realm? The myriad worlds are truly full of wonders. Who could have imagined such a beautiful Clear Lotus existing inside a volcano?’ Jiang Chen mused, then began to approach the Clear Lotus.

He was just about to pluck the Clear Lotus.

Just then...

Suddenly, a chill shot through Jiang Chen. An overwhelming sense of crisis surged from behind, and he instinctively dodged to the side.

Simultaneously,

The spot where he had just been erupted with a deafening BOOM, and the magma blasted apart, forming a massive whirlpool.

From within the magma whirlpool, a fiery red head emerged.

It was a head like a python’s, but it was composed entirely of fiery red, translucent Crystal Stones. On its head, a single, spiraling cyan horn radiated a scorching light. A pair of crimson eyes stared at Jiang Chen as it tilted its head up slightly.

This creature was a true behemoth!

Its raised head alone was as tall as a three-story building.

Its entire body likely stretched for more than five hundred meters.

”Human, this is not a place you should be. Get out!” the fiery red Crystal Stone serpent growled.

Jiang Chen’s pupils contracted slightly. ’A Profound Flame Crystal Python? I never expected to find an ancient variant like this here!’

”Since you recognize me, then you should know that I am the undisputed king of this Earth’s Core. Seeing as you haven’t harmed the Void Realm Heart, I will spare your life. Leave this place!” the Profound Flame Crystal Python said, its proud head held high, its voice rumbling like distant thunder.

This Profound Flame Crystal Python was an ancient variant, born within the Earth’s Core.

It possessed the power to control the Fire of the Earth’s Core.

Within the Earth’s Core, it was the undisputed king; even Martial Artists of the same rank were far from being its match.

The Profound Flame Crystal Python before him was at least a First Revolution Sixth Grade Intermediate Beast Emperor Level Demon Beast.

Furthermore, this was the Earth’s Core, where it could draw upon the Earth Core Power. It would take considerable effort for Jiang Chen to defeat it.

Jiang Chen’s eyes darted, and he said in a deep voice, ”Profound Flame Crystal Python, I am determined to obtain this Void Realm Heart.”

”Then die!”

The Profound Flame Crystal Python snorted coldly. Its massive body coiled, and a Fire Wolf surged toward Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen snorted and gave the Spirit-Slaying Sword in his hand a slight flick.

A black Sword Aura sliced through the churning magma and slashed down onto the Profound Flame Crystal Python.

BOOM—

A loud bang.

The Profound Flame Crystal Python was knocked back by Jiang Chen’s sword. It flicked its tongue and glared furiously. ”Human, you have truly enraged me!”

”I only want the Void Realm Heart. I have no intention of making things difficult for you. If you leave now, I will spare your life. Otherwise, don’t blame me for being ruthless!” Jiang Chen said in a deep voice, holding the Spirit-Slaying Sword.

”Hmph, die!”

The Profound Flame Crystal Python snorted, completely disregarding Jiang Chen’s threat.

Its massive body shot forward, bringing a wave of magma and heat as it charged at Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen shook his head. ”Since you’re seeking death, don’t blame me!”

”Five Thunder Secret Technique—Thunder World!”

HUMMM!

Terrifying lightning erupted within the magma, and the Thunder World instantly enveloped the Profound Flame Crystal Python. Bolts of terrifying lightning rained down, repeatedly striking the python and charring it black. As this happened, Jiang Chen’s blade swept out. ”Star Luo Destruction!”

SWISH!

The strike was incredibly clean and decisive.

It shattered the single horn on the Profound Flame Crystal Python’s head. The beast shrieked in pain. It shot Jiang Chen a terrified, venomous glare before fleeing into the distance. ”Human, you win this time! I am no match for you. I’ll let you keep the Void Realm Heart... for now! The next time we meet, I will have my revenge!”

’Next time?’

Jiang Chen paused, then smiled faintly.

’Once I absorb the Void Realm Heart, this entire Void Realm will cease to exist. How will you get your revenge then?’

Shaking his head slightly,

Jiang Chen activated the Secret Technique, drawing the Void Realm Heart into his body and placing it within his Dao Origin Void. He then activated the technique again, beginning the process of breaking down and refining the Void Realm Heart.

Just as Black Emperor had said, the Void Realm Heart was not easy to refine and would require a certain amount of time.

Jiang Chen knew better than to rush things, so he immediately left the Earth’s Core.

At the crater’s edge,

Black Emperor asked nervously, ”Did you find it?”

”I’ve placed it in the Dao Origin Void and am using my Life Palace to refine it,” Jiang Chen replied.

Black Emperor let out a long sigh of relief and nodded. ”Good. It’ll probably take you about half a month to refine it completely. During this time, you must not engage in any intense combat. Once it’s thoroughly refined, you’ll be able to recover!”

”Right.”

Jiang Chen nodded and then said, ”Let’s get out of here, then. Without its Void Realm Heart, this Void Realm will likely collapse on its own before long.”

”Okay!”

And so, the man and the beast immediately left the Void Realm...