There are countless types, some of which even they couldn’t identify.
"The foundation of the Ten Thousand Races is much stronger than imagined."
Wu Jiuling and Su Nan exchanged a glance, seeing the heaviness in each other’s eyes.
Not to mention the final battle, but at least before the Great Emperor appears, both sides are certainly not friends.
"Devour!"
At this moment, with the simultaneous emergence of the Great Emperor Divine Gold and the Heaven-Opening Axe, there was no need for Chang Qing to do anything himself.
All at once, the Heaven-Opening Axe emitted radiant beams, enveloping the Divine Golds in the void like a giant beast opening its maw to devour them all.
Brilliant patterns lit up around the Heaven-Opening Axe.
The broad axe’s edge rapidly solidified, clearly visible.
The Divine Golds unexpectedly underwent further purification by a mystical force.
A liquid more pure and terrifying in energy than the Divine Gold itself, continuously merged into the Heaven-Opening Axe.
After a moment, the axe blade and head of the Heaven-Opening Axe completely turned substantial!
Boom!
At that instant, the void housing the Heaven-Opening Axe seemed unable to withstand its weight, shattering instantly.
Especially at the axe’s blade, the glimmering cold light was the sharpest presence in existence.
The solid void couldn’t even heal under the flash of that cold light.
It was as if there was always a black hole-like abyss in front of the Heaven-Opening Axe’s blade.
Witnessing the transformation of the Heaven-Opening Axe, Chang Qing’s eyes revealed a strange light, and he gripped it in his hand.
Yet suddenly, his expression changed, and his body rapidly sank, having to muster all his strength, double-handedly gripping the axe just to barely stabilize it.
"What a heavy axe!"
Chang Qing couldn’t help but show a look of astonishment.
At this moment, his power was supported by a complete world within his body.
His strength, formidable enough to shatter mountains and tear the void with a mere gesture.
Yet this immense power nearly failed to hold onto the Heaven-Opening Axe.
Bear in mind, the Heaven-Opening Axe was only one-third substantial at this point.
If fully solidified, the weight of the Heaven-Opening Axe alone could crush a world!
"A common phenomenon."
In contrast to Chang Qing’s surprise, Wu Jiuling remained calm, gazing at the Heaven-Opening Axe with a fervent look and said:
"This Heaven-Opening Axe has devoured so much Divine Gold, it is the essence among Divine Golds, with an astronomical energy density."
"Such tightly packed energy, fused as part of the axe body, naturally results in terrifying weight."
Su Nan beside him also looked at the Heaven-Opening Axe with a peculiar expression.
The Heaven-Opening Axe hadn’t fully transformed yet, but it was already remarkable.
At the very least... it was the first time he’d encountered a weapon that prompted a reaction from the Great Cyan Spear.
Even the Immortal Slayer forged by Chang Qing couldn’t achieve this.
"Give it a try." Su Nan suggested.
Chang Qing nodded, gripped the Heaven-Opening Axe with both hands, and struggled to lift it above his head,
"Slash!"
Boom!
The strike landed, causing the entire shattered secret realm to tremble violently.
A ferocious crack hanging across the void was enveloped by an indescribable extreme sharpness, unable to heal for a long time.
Wherever the axe light passed, the void collapsed in a large swath, quickly reaching the barrier ahead.
"Screech!"
A faint ripping sound akin to tearing fabric was heard.
In front of them, the immensely heavy, wide, and boundless covering barrier was penetrated all the way through by this single axe, opening up a vast portal of a hundred zhang.
"This..."
Chang Qing was taken aback at the sight.
This axe was merely meant as a test, without deploying ’Heaven and Earth-Cleaving’ or other Divine Techniques, just an ordinary swing.
Yet the pure power of this axe light managed to open the covering barrier that had trapped them for so long.
Su Nan and Wu Jiuling, watching from the side, were also stunned for a moment.
After a while, Su Nan looked at the Heaven-Opening Axe and couldn’t help but shake his head:
"This axe’s sharpness probably cannot be matched by any weapon in this realm."
The razor-sharp glint from the Heaven-Opening Axe’s blade alone made his heart palpitate.
Even a prolonged gaze would make his eyes ache, unable to look directly.
"A weapon capable of cleaving a world is no ordinary thing."
Wu Jiuling was full of anticipation and said: "This is only one-third substantial."
"If the Heaven-Opening Axe fully transforms, its power... is unimaginable."
Su Nan nodded; this was evident.
Not to mention the inherent power of the Heaven-Opening Axe, merely the Divine Gold used to forge its body exceeded all known imperial weapons.
"A New World..."
Compared to Su Nan and Wu Jiuling, Chang Qing’s mind was focused on the portal in front of him.
He gazed into the distance, and all he saw was a vast expanse of white.
The world within was utterly silent, not a sound could be heard from it.
Yet oddly, this world was teeming with a grand vitality and the complex auras of various living beings.
The countless life forms that he had imagined did not exist, which made Chang Qing’s heart tense.
This new world was his final means of breakthrough.
If he couldn’t convey his path here, he would have to comprehend the three thousand laws step by step on his own.
The difficulty of that... was like an ordinary person attempting to ascend to the heavens.
"Let’s go in and take a look, Old Wu, wait here for Chang Qing for a few more days, I’ll be leaving first."
Seeing the new world open, Su Nan finally set aside his last worry and spoke suddenly.
"Father, aren’t you going to take a look?" Chang Qing was taken aback.
"This world, apart from you, no one else can enter."
Before Su Nan could answer, Wu Jiuling shook his head and said.
Upon hearing this, Chang Qing only then noticed.
Although the sky-covering barrier in front of him had been broken, a transparent substance like the earth’s fetal membrane was fiercely blocking the gateway entrance.
The sharp aura released by the Heaven-Opening Axe within him allowed him to enter safely.
But Wu Jiuling and Su Nan couldn’t take even half a step forward.
Even with Chang Qing leading them, that earthly fetal membrane would still unleash a powerful compressive force, making it impossible for the two to proceed.
In other words, this world was prepared solely for Chang Qing; no one else could enter at all.
Chang Qing nodded thoughtfully, then looked at Su Nan, "Father, are you leaving? Going to the outer domain?"
"Heh, with the advent of a prosperous era, I naturally have to seize the opportunity."
"Otherwise, the feeling of being surpassed while watching helplessly isn’t pleasant."
Su Nan grinned, gazing in the direction of the outer domain, "Others can venture down the Nine Emperor Road Gates, so can I."
"Can the older generation’s powerhouses also enter the Emperor Road?" Chang Qing was puzzled for a moment.
"Of course."
Su Nan explained, "The Nine Emperor Road Gates, each gate a world, with different level restrictions as well."
"Though this Emperor Road is called the battlefield of the young prodigies, as the seals of the Emperor Road continue to unravel, the older cultivators within the level restrictions can also enter."
"Of course, the Heavenly Dao always favors the fresh blood of a new era. While the older generation can compete for opportunities, it’s extremely difficult to gain the recognition of the Heavenly Dao."
As he spoke, Su Nan looked at Chang Qing and smiled, "Your father believes his talent isn’t weak; even if he can’t gain the Heavenly Dao’s recognition, he can still carve out a path!"
Extremist!
The thought suddenly flashed in Chang Qing’s mind.
Indeed, while it’s rare for the older cultivators to gain the Heavenly Dao’s recognition, there’s still a path they can pursue.
It’s a distinct path, perhaps less grand than the Emperor Road, yet significant enough for the Great Emperor to acknowledge it.
"I believe Father will succeed!"
Chang Qing didn’t try to dissuade him but instead declared resolutely.
"Hahaha, I’m off!"
Su Nan laughed heartily at these words, brimming with youthful exuberance as he stepped into the void.
Seeing this, Wu Jiuling’s eyes revealed a hint of envy as he remarked,
"The next time we meet, I might just have to call him... Emperor Nan."
...
After Su Nan departed, he quietly arrived above the Su Family.
He did not descend but concealed his presence, watching Ye Shu, who was dutifully managing family affairs inside a room.
He watched for a long time, then turned his gaze to Su Zian and Su Moyan.
Finally, he looked over the Su Family’s Celestial South City, observing their prosperity and listening to the laughter of family members, a smile crept onto his face.
"Farewell, everyone."
After this one-sided farewell, Su Nan looked towards the sky, taking a deep breath as he sped upward.
Inside the Su Family, Ye Shu seemed to sense something, glancing at the sky.
She looked for a long time before lightly sighing and murmuring, "Come back soon..."
...
Su Nan raced towards the highest reaches of the sky, traveling an unknown distance before finally seeing the world’s barrier.
He drew out the Great Cyan Spear and with a fierce shout, his spear thrust forth like a dragon, breaking through the barrier directly entering the dark outer domain.
"Where do you wish to take me?"
Su Nan glanced at the Great Cyan Spear in his hand, his eyes profound.
His life had changed since acquiring this spear; there was no turning back.
And since there is no turning back, he would see it through to the end!
He was determined to see what kind of existence awaited at the end of his path!
"Buzz!"
The Great Cyan Spear seemed to understand, and after Su Nan spoke, it surged with overwhelming darkness.
Boom!
The void stretched before him suddenly exploded, a road leading straight into the depths of the void appeared at Su Nan’s feet!