Journey of the Fate Destroying Emperor

"What kind of news is as valuable as your life?" asked Huo Fenghuang, a light flashed deep in her eyes.

"I can guarantee this news is crucial–especially to someone like you," replied Ao Shen, who reverted to his human form. However, his face was pale, and holes could be seen in different parts of his body.

He could feel his life passing by with every second, but he did not dare heal. He knew Huo Fenghuang would strike him if he used such a cheap tactic.

"Am I supposed to believe your words?"

"Of course not," replied the proud dragon, who sighed. He knew his Emperor Path had come to an end. However, the worst-case scenario will not occur as long as he can leave alive.

As for the trouble that would occur after his exit, his mind was thinking of ways to deal with it.

"We will sign a contract guaranteed by Heavenly Dao. If the information I provide is valuable enough, you must let me live."

"And if it's not?"

"You can kill me," replied Ao Shen calmly.

She squinted, thinking about the chances of killing him and searching his soul.

"Don't even think about it," said Ao Shen with a sneer. "Even if you are more powerful than me, I can erase my memories before I die."

She saw the determination in his eyes and knew he was telling the truth. So, after weighing the pros and cons of taking the risks, she said:

"Very well."

Then, Huo Fenghuang sent him a contract from her space ring. However, the dragon shook her head and used his own contract. Huo Fenghuang did not trust him, so they decided to create a contract together on the spot.

Then, they filled it with the terms and conditions.

For example, Ao Shen must give up this battle after Huo Fenghuang allows him to live.

"Speak," demanded the proud Phoenix once they finalized their contract.

"You should know about the Heaven Path Tribulation?"

Huo Fenghuang squinted her eyes, "Yes."

"But your Ancient Clan should not have the method of summoning the tribulation?" continued Ao Shen with a tiny smirk. He analyzed the Ancient clans and concluded they did not have the method. Otherwise, they would not have been so weak compared to more modern factions.

Huo Fenghuang secretly gritted her teeth. After Emperor Qiyuan killed most of their clan's Immortal Tier Cultivators and sealed them, he also erased all their knowledge and information about the Heaven Path Tribulation.

Otherwise, the Ancient Clan could have given birth to many Primarchs. In fact, this method was the primary reason they ruled the world after the Null Era.

With that technique, their clan could give birth to powerful Primarchs, thus guaranteeing their power in the Myriad Emperor World. Although the Heaven Path Tribulation was a hundred–even a thousand times–more challenging for humans, their clan still had many geniuses who succeeded.

Furthermore, even if it was a 1-Star Primarch who is on par with Immortal Venerable is a valuable asset to any Emperor Lineage.

Sadly, their clan lost such a precious method. Furthermore, Qiyuan ensured they could not discover it through bloodline memories. Huo Fenghuang even believed he erased this technique from history.

"You're telling the truth?" asked Huo Fenghuang with glowing eyes and rapid breath. After coming to this battlefield, she felt a great fortunate encounter awaited her. So, she waited on a deserted planet, not even summoning her troops so she could move rapidly once the chance presented itself.

And when Ao Shen showed up, her Luck Dao told her the chance was from him. At first, she thought the opportunity was Ao Shen's body. After all, an Innate Dragon with Chaos Bloodline is also priceless.

But she did not expect her encounter would be the technique to summon the Heaven Path Tribulation. 

"You don't have to trust me, but you should trust the contract."

"Excellent; this deal was worth it."

Ao Shen no longer hesitated and gave her the method. Huo Fenghuang took a moment to overview it, and a beautiful smile crept on the corner of her mouth.

With this method, she has another way in case she fails this battle. Although Huo Fenghuang was confident, she knew there were a few people capable of giving her a challenge.

More importantly, this method will become the foundation for the rise of the Ancient Clan–especially her Huo Clan.

Eastern Quadrant:

Wang Wei opened his eyes.

"Heaven Path Tribulation? This might be a problem."

He noticed their battle when Ao Shen transformed. Furthermore, Huo Fenghuang owed him karma from the Clean-Up, so he used it to spy on them despite their means of blocking the surrounding during their conversation.

'The Heaven Path Tribulation will increase the strength of the Ancient Clan. Should I eliminate Huo Fenghuang and prevent them from acquiring it?'

Numerous thoughts flashed in his mind. As long as he kills her and Ao Shen, they have no ways to acquire it.

eαglesnᴏνel 'No, Innate Lifeforms will appear after I revert the environment. So, it's only a matter of time before they get the method. It's better to use another approach.'

Furthermore, these two geniuses are still valuable alive.

Swish!

Ao Shen and Huo Fenghuang moved as they sensed someone appearing next to them.

"Wang Wei," said Huo Fenghuang, an intense fighting intent in her eyes. During the Deception Trial, the latter's strength made her feel despair. However, her power was even stronger than what he displayed back then.

So, even if he improved, he would only be on par with her.

Wang Wei ignored her and focused on Ao Shen.

"Give me a copy of the technique, and the Dao Opening Sect will share some of the pressure for you after you exit."

Ao Shen frowned but did not immediately answer.

"You should understand the storm your demon race is about to face," continued Wang Wei. "As an Innate Demon, many people will want to get their hands on your body–including Immortal Venerables and Dao Ancestors.

"Give me the technique, and the sect will share most of the pressure for you until you finish the tribulation."

Ao Shen knew very well the situation the demon race would face because of him. Many cultivators will want to use his dragon body to expand their life span. Meanwhile, Immortal Cultivators will wish to use Ao Shen's body to increase their strength.

Unfortunately, the demon race does not have the strength to fight off the desire of so many people. Their only chance is to protect themselves until Ao Shen passes the tribulation.

Or, they have to find allies that will help them. Unfortunately, although they are allies with the Dao Opening Sect, he does not expect to count on them.

'If the Dao Opening Sect can share the pressure for us, the demon race only has to worry about those loose cultivators, crazy devil cultivators, and those lineages willing to take risks.

'Of course, I also have to watch out for the Dao Opening Sect. After all, a Primarch is more valuable than a Mortal Innate Dragon.'

"Fine, I agree."

Ao Shen swiftly made a decision. Although he knew his technique was valuable, it was nothing compared to his life and the survival of the demon race. Furthermore, he feared Wang Wei would kill and search for his soul.

Although he was confident in erasing his memories in front of Huo Fenghuang, he could not say the same for Wang Wei.

"But I disagree," roared Huo Fenghuang. She instantly rushed to Wang Wei and punched him. Unfortunately, her attack passed through as if he was a ghost.

'What technique is this?' she thought.

Meanwhile, Wang Wei kept discarding her. Ao Shen condensed a talisman with the technique before sending it over; he did not even mention any binding contracts. Huo Fenghuang rushed to catch it. But the talisman disappeared, and she could not understand what occurred.

She stopped as she realized something was wrong.

Without saying anything else, Wang Wei condensed a token to give him.

"Contact the sect with this, and they will follow my will."

Wang Wei disappeared and removed the blockage he had placed in the surrounding space.

"What's going on? Do you know something?" Her intuition told him Ao Shen knew something. Plus, she found it odd how quickly he accepted the offer. Furthermore, she detected the subtle emotion of fear he emanated after seeing Wang Wei.

"Hehe, I will tell you a piece of information for free," said Ao Shen in a relaxed manner. "Do you know about the Nine Extremity Foundation?"

"No," replied Huo Fenghuang with a frown.

Ao Shen smiled before explaining the information Xiao Songxi told him, including the fact Wang Wei and Di Tian had achieved it. Then, he watched with pleasure as Huo Fenghuang's expression became ugly to look at.

"Impossible."

"Hehehe. I had the same reaction," he continued with a sneer. "Unfortunately, your willingness to believe the truth will not change anything."

He laughed boisterously before disappearing; he needed to heal inside before exiting. He knew as long as he passed the tribulation, he would deal with his Chaos Bloodline issue and the catastrophe of the demon race.

Meanwhile, Huo Fenghuang floated in the void with a blank expression.