This transformation left Su Changqing stunned on the spot.
Inadvertently, he seemed to have found the method to transform the Heaven-Opening Axe.
The Chaos Pearl, capable of devouring the chaotic energy of the world’s inception, can become tangible.
As for the Heaven-Opening Axe, it needs to devour the divine metal of the Great Emperor to mold the axe body!
"Could it be... these three divine artifacts on me can all become tangible, like an emperor weapon?"
Su Changqing closed his eyes in contemplation, his divine consciousness enveloping the Jade Disc of Creation.
At a glance, he instantly affirmed his own thoughts.
The Heaven-Opening Axe and Chaos Pearl are first endowed with ’Dao’, then shaped into ’form’.
The Jade Disc of Creation, however, first possesses ’form’, then evolves into ’Dao’.
When he perfects the three thousand laws, the Jade Disc of Creation will completely transform.
Up to now, he has fully grasped the advancement methods of the Heaven-Opening Axe, Chaos Pearl, and Jade Disc of Creation.
But the frightening difficulty of it all gave Su Changqing a bit of a headache.
To advance the Chaos Pearl, it requires devouring endless chaotic energy.
In all his cultivation thus far, he has barely stumbled upon a trace of chaotic energy within the Grotto Heaven.
Who knows how long it will take for the Chaos Pearl to fully solidify?
And the Heaven-Opening Axe is even more terrifying.
Two pieces of divine metal of the Great Emperor!
These are rare materials that can forge a complete emperor weapon.
Yet now, it’s only enough to make the axe blade of the Heaven-Opening Axe substantial.
The wide axe face, the sturdy axe handle...
The terrifying resources required to completely solidify the Heaven-Opening Axe leave Su Changqing with a sense of dread.
And there’s no need to even mention the Jade Disc of Creation.
Only by comprehending the three thousand laws and perfecting his own ’Dao’ will the Jade Disc of Creation become complete.
This means that only when Su Changqing reaches the peak will this artifact fully transform.
"With such harsh conditions, what level will these three divine artifacts reach when they are fully perfected?"
"Emperor weapon? Emperor essence? Or the legendary ’ancient’?"
Su Changqing shook his head, unable to see the limits of the three divine artifacts given his current realm.
However, what intrigued him at this moment was that all three divine artifacts had paths to ascend.
Then... what about the Creation Body?
Su Changqing slowly clenched his fist, the power of creation within him slowly surging, as a twelve-grade green lotus gently emerged before him.
He stared silently at the green lotus for a long time, and some conjectures arose in his heart.
But just as those conjectures started to rise, he immediately snuffed them out.
"Without the Creation Body, I can still reach the peak..."
With a grand sweep of his sleeve, the green lotus dissipated into the void.
He exhaled deeply, casting a final glance at the current empty world, then proceeded slowly to the exit, stepping through.
...
With a flash of light, Su Changqing re-entered the Forbidden Abyss.
Outside the portal of the Emperor’s Tomb, a dense gathering of cultivators had assembled.
Among them were not only quasi-emperors but even the peak-level quasi-emperors existed.
With the emergence of the emperor weapon and the Sword Emperor’s divine consciousness descending, everyone was curious about what was happening inside.
And... the matter of the emerging emperor weapon.
As Su Changqing appeared within the Forbidden Abyss, the atmosphere suddenly stilled.
Several powerful figures narrowed their eyes, and their gaze toward Su Changqing flashed coldly.
Yet none dared to make the first move.
No one knew whether the Sword Emperor had left some great lethal weapon for this descendant.
"What now? Couldn’t kill me in Central Province, and now you want to try again?"
Su Changqing showed no fear, speaking calmly as the massive Immortal Slaying Sword hovered behind him.
Feeling its lively aura distinct from other emperor weapons, the faces of those present turned pale.
Yet before any could form a thought, a commanding voice exploded from the sky.
"Chang Qing, boldly step forward."
"I dare anyone to touch you today!"
As the voice fell, Su Nan’s majestic figure appeared from the firmament.
His cold eyes scrutinized all directions.
Anyone under his gaze, be they quasi-emperors or peak quasi-emperors, lowered their heads.
The terror of Su Nan during the battle in Central Province was witnessed by all.
Most importantly...
A peak quasi-emperor had died at Su Nan’s hands!
That person was Ximen Xiu!
This peak quasi-emperor, wielding the Celestial Emperor’s Sword, was unwilling to retreat as the battle wound down, and tried to incite other forces with words.
Su Nan was truly enraged, unexpectedly enduring the attacks from several formidable opponents and forcibly nailing Ximen Xiu to the sky.
The world recognized Su Nan’s formidable strength and also witnessed the terror of the Great Cyan Spear.
Both being weapons of the emperors, yet the Great Cyan Spear easily suppressed the Celestial Sword, sealing it forcefully along with Ximen Xiu.
With Su Nan unleashing his full combat power, the battle instantly halted.
There were many quasi-emperors at the peak in the world, but Su Nan was the first to slay a quasi-emperor at the peak wielding an emperor weapon.
And now, as Su Changqing emerged from the Emperor’s Tomb, Su Nan personally came to meet him, who dared to act rashly?
Not to mention, behind Su Nan, were all the powerhouses from the Sword Emperor Sect, Celestial Pill Pavilion, Sacred Academy, Daoism... Following him.
This terrifying force made everyone present as silent as cicadas in winter, not daring to breathe heavily.
"Father."
Seeing Su Nan, Su Changqing greeted him with a smiling face.
"Hahaha."
Su Nan glanced at the Immortal Slaying Sword behind Su Changqing and laughed heartily,
"Let’s go home!"
...
Southern Region, Celestial South City.
The size of this city is comparable to the vast Central Province City.
More importantly, all the industries within this city are managed by the Su family members.
Celestial South City is the foundation of the Su family’s enterprise and also the residence of all the direct lineage of the Su family.
And today, Celestial South City was bustling with excitement.
Above the city gates, a large crowd of powerful members of the Su family gathered tightly packed.
Led by Su Zian and Su Moyan, everyone quietly waited, preparing to welcome something.
"Is the banquet ready?"
Su Moyan glanced at the sky and asked without looking back.
"Rest assured, Young Master, the banquet in Celestial South City is set from the city gate to the end. No matter how many people come, they can be accommodated."
A steward elder wiped the sweat from his forehead and said hurriedly.
"What about the standards?"
"All are of the highest level!"
"Is the direct lineage of the Su family all here?"
"All are here, even the elders in closed-door cultivation have come out today..."
Hearing the steward’s words, Su Moyan finally sighed in relief.
Today is the first time Chang Qing is coming home, and even the most grand preparations would not be too much.
It has been twenty years since Chang Qing last came home, and he must let Chang Qing feel the Su family’s importance and the warmth of family.
Of course, with Chang Qing’s personality, he might not care about these formalities.
But for the Su family, who felt a sense of owing, they couldn’t afford to be careless.
Meanwhile, the men, women, and children, including many direct members of the Su family, were looking forward anxiously.
Su Changqing had never returned to the Su family, but the legends of Su Changqing had spread throughout the Su family.
Especially the young generation of the Su family, each one was excited and couldn’t stop talking.
"I heard that Brother Chang Qing is the Sword God of this generation, that’s a legendary figure!"
"Not only that, I heard from my dad that Brother Chang Qing is also the Pavilion Master of the Celestial Pill Pavilion, even the Pill Saint has to pay respects to him!"
"Wow! That’s too amazing, isn’t it, Brother Chang Qing is only a few years older than us, yet he’s so formidable?"
"Just formidable? Brother Chang Qing has also established the number one Sword Sect, the Sword Emperor Sect, and is already a Sect Leader..."
Exclamations of surprise occasionally erupted among the youths, as Su Changqing’s exploits on the continent continued to spread.
These youths, not much younger than Su Changqing, though they had never met him, now each displayed expressions of admiration.
The halo around Su Changqing was too wide and dazzling.
The most important is that such a legendary figure is their kinsman!
A sense of pride from the heart, and a feeling of sharing in the glory, made them eagerly anticipate Su Changqing’s arrival.
At this moment, seeing the youths too exuberant, an elder turned and reprimanded,
"Quiet down, what kind of conduct is this messy clamor!"
The youths, upon hearing this, shrank their necks in fright, not daring to speak further.
Yet little did they know, the elder’s palms were also full of sweat, eyes filled with tension.
Facing that never-before-seen, yet enormously accomplished young master, his heart was also uneasy.
Truly, the titles attached to Su Changqing were too intimidating.
Sect Leader of Sword Emperor Sect, Dean of Sacred Academy, Pavilion Master of Celestial Pill Pavilion, Deputy Leader of Daoism...
Each of these titles alone was enough for the Su family to treat seriously.
Not to mention, all these titles belonged to one person, the Young Master returning home for the first time.
At this moment, no one dared to be careless, each one stretched tight in spirit, looking into the distant horizon.
And as the sun rose high, a group of terrifying auras, chatting and laughing, walked slowly toward the dazzling sunlight.
Su Zian, Su Moyan, and the rest of the Su family were all deeply moved.
"They’re here!"