"Senior, where has Tianhuang gone?"
Seeing Tianhuang disappear, Chang Qing’s tense spirits finally relaxed temporarily.
But Tianhuang’s immortality is always like a sword hanging over his head, uncertain when it might fall.
Currently, he’s on the continent, with allies, albeit not in danger.
But encountering Tianhuang in other realms in the future would truly be a problem.
"Into the void."
Staring at the closed sky, the Sword Emperor spoke: "Remember to be cautious from now on."
"The void has no direction, nor loss of control, it can indeed trap him for a long time."
"But the potential of this monster is too terrifying, the endless darkness within the void may become the source of his ascension."
"Putting it another way..."
Pausing, the Sword Emperor looked at Chang Qing, frowned, and said:
"When he reappears, he might have already broken through to the Emperor Level."
Upon hearing this, Chang Qing opened his mouth, but could only nod helplessly.
The immortal and indestructible Tianhuang is too troublesome.
If not exiled to the void, the entity is like a clingy plaster, hard to shake off or escape.
But if exiled to the void, the endless darkness is akin to sending Tianhuang to an excellent place for cultivation.
Furthermore, lacking the suppression of the Heavenly Dao, he can break through to Emperor Level.
Once Tianhuang finds the way back, it will be a catastrophe for Chang Qing.
"Senior, is there any difference between emperors who ascend through the void and those who inherit destiny?"
Chang Qing asked curiously.
"Naturally, they’re not the same."
The Sword Emperor explained: "To become an emperor, one must master a complete law to breakthrough."
"Outside the domain, there’s no Heavenly Dao, no laws, naturally no restrictions on breaking through."
"When the power within a spiritual body accumulates to a certain degree, they can achieve an alternative Tao."
"Such individuals are called ’Extreme Taoists.’"
The Sword Emperor seemed to recall something and sighed:
"Don’t underestimate these people, those who can prove the Tao within the void are outstanding talents."
"Though they haven’t been acknowledged by the Heavenly Dao and their laws aren’t complete."
"But they complement the Tao with themselves, completing the laws, walking a ’path’ to its extreme endpoint, then break through again."
"They specialize in a law, this path is arduous, but also powerful."
"I once encountered an Extreme Taoist from the Ten Thousand Races and witnessed him tear apart a demon god!"
Chang Qing’s eyes widened, "Doesn’t that mean Extreme Taoists are stronger than Great Emperors?"
"How could that be."
The Sword Emperor chuckled and shook his head: "In one era, there might be many Extreme Taoists, but only one Emperor."
"A Great Emperor gains recognition from the Heavenly Dao, their laws are complete, they can comprehend other powers of laws, and utilize the power of the Heavenly Dao."
"The Heavenly Dao and its three thousand laws signify that a Great Emperor can manipulate the power of three thousand laws."
"Moreover, after proving the Tao, a Great Emperor can continue to comprehend laws, constantly strengthening themselves."
"From any aspect—combat ability, potential—a Great Emperor is the strongest existence in an era."
Saying this, he looked at Chang Qing with inexplicable eyes:
"This era is the third golden age since the continent’s conception, ancient figures will emerge."
"I don’t know if that person will be you, but even if not, I hope you strive for destiny."
"Only those who become emperors are qualified to end everything."
Chang Qing fell silent at these words.
Would he be this generation’s ’ancient’ figure?
If it were earlier, he indeed had such confidence.
After all, his frightening talent was second to none in the world.
But as his realm ascended, he realized he might not be the one chosen by destiny.
After all, the Heavenly Dao harbors no affection for him, with destructive thunder strikes having fallen multiple times.
Moreover, his ’path’ runs counter to the Heavenly Dao.
Under such circumstances, would the Heavenly Dao choose him?
"Great Emperor... Extreme Taoist... Does this world not have a third way to prove the Tao?"
Chang Qing looked at his inner world, with an inexplicable light flashing in his eyes.
Perhaps, he would pioneer a third road.
A path not at all inferior to that of a Great Emperor!
"Enough, you don’t need to consider these for now."
"Wait until you break through the divine laws, embark on the road to Emperor, before carefully contemplating."
As these words fell, the Sword Emperor waved his great sleeves, revealing six pieces of distinct black and white Great Emperor divine metal in the heavens.
He looked at Chang Qing and lightly smiled:
"Now, you should consider what kind of imperial weapon to forge for yourself."
"Don’t be constrained by my legacy, follow your own ideas."
Saying this, the Sword Emperor joined his fingers as if forming a sword, and pointed at Chang Qing’s brow.
Instantly, a terrifying force capable of overturning the world surged throughout his body.
Simultaneously, the method of forging imperial weapons emerged in Chang Qing’s mind.
"You may temporarily use my power to construct your imperial weapon."
The Sword Emperor looked at Chang Qing with a light smile and said: "This weapon forging method was passed down by two Sword Immortals."
"This method will follow your will and ideas to forge the most perfect weapon in your imagination!"
Feeling the wild power within, Chang Qing fell into deep thought.
What kind of imperial weapon should he forge?
This question is indeed too early for him.
Should it align with the Sword Emperor’s imperial path of sword?
Or should it adhere strictly to his Pure Sword Body’s divine weapon?
He has many potential directions to choose from.
Being a master of several paths, he could even entirely bypass the ’sword’ framework to forge other weapons.
However, if he were to do so, the Sword Emperor’s Sword Dao laws would only serve as material, unable to unleash its inherent power.
"Sword..."
Chang Qing closed his eyes in thought, myriad ideas arose in his mind.
The Sword Emperor, alongside Slay Immortals and Extinguish Immortals, refrained from disturbing him, waiting quietly.
The forging of an imperial weapon is a challenge even for a Great Emperor, even more so for Chang Qing at present.