The old man didn’t care about the outcome. For someone who held half the world like him, it held no interest. Plus, he was old.

  Or perhaps, he knew the result in his heart.

  The woman asked, “Almighty Crownless, sir, who among those children will win?”


  He laughed, “He won.”


  Zi Yu unleashed his final move, yet it didn’t land on Chen Ming’s body, but his left arm.

  Chen Ming sent his own left fist to resist it.

  Not only his arm broke but so did his fingers.

  Blood kept dripping out of it as the bloody-faced Chen Ming watched Zi Yu, “You should be familiar with this move!”


  Chen Ming’s right hand shook and vast power flowed through it as he unleashed the Mountain Shaking Hand!

  Zi Yu watched Chen Ming in a daze.

  Chen Ming’s strike was like lighting and of incredible ferocity!

  With his left hand as the price, he could now fight back.

  Zi Yu flew two zhangs, smacking the ground and bleeding.

  Because of his injuries, the unsullied ground was dispelled. Spiritual power rushed to Chen Ming’s body and used the Illustrious Casket to patch himself up.

  Chen Ming watched Zi Yu fighting hard to get up, “A true battle is decided in one blow. This time I won.

  “Like I said, before death, defeat isn’t certain.”


  Chen Ming walked to him with the intent to put an end to his life. He was strong before cultivating and if he started he’d be even more of a danger.

  Heavenly Dao Sanctuary’s old Daoist shifted his legs in the way of the World Leap Art and entered Sky-crossing Bridge with a step, and another to stand before the Sky-crossing Bridge. This short trip exhausted all his spiritual power.

  “Yan Mountain Mountain Lord, let’s make a deal.”


  Chen Ming turned to him. Zi Yu also heard him and was stunned, “Master……”


  Chen Ming laughed, “Oh, what deal? Do tell.”


  “If you let my disciple live, I’ll make sure no one will interfere with your tribulation.”


  “Although I’m not quite trusting, I feel you have the skill.”


  “I can make this world give this respect.”


  “How do I know their respect is this high?”


  “I did not come here in person, as such, there are few who know me. My humble Daoist name is enough.

  “I am True Martial.”


  He pointed at Wu Fu, “In his previous life, this humble Daoist beat him into entering reincarnation.”


  The old coot still lives? Is this the previous Immortal King generation’s remnant?

  How is this geezer still alive?

  All this mattered little now. His status was just too high that even the four Domains would acquiesce his request.

  “Not enough.”


  “I won’t speak a word of anything related to Yan Mountain.”


  Chen Ming nodded, “Good. This offer makes it hard for me to refuse.”


  The old man’s meaning was crystal clear. If he let his disciple off, they’d all be at peace and harmony. If the Domains caught wind of the true Yan Mountain, it’d be like a fish in a net. Uh, I can’t break the net and Yan Mountain’s fishies will die.

  Chen Ming waved a Dao Sense realm recovery pill to Zi Yu, “Deal!”


  The old Daoist helped Zi Yu up. Chen Ming threw him a look, and said, “Making this deal, you must have some integrity, right?”


  The old man threw back a discontent look, “This old man won’t throw his reputations of tens of thousands of years on this bet. My illustrious name will crumble if I go back on my word.”


  Zhuo Qingyao and Wu Fu stopped. The latter couldn’t recall who the old man was, but his words didn’t sit well with him. Hey, who are you to say you beat me into reincarnating?

  But one look was enough to know he couldn’t gauge him. Maybe he really was beaten to death in his previous life. Whatever, I won’t bother with it.

  Once this lord reaches Immortal King realm, the two lives will unite and then I’ll go settle the score!

  Chen Ming saw the man’s title, but not his auras. He was just too strong. It was Heavenly Emperor True Martial.

  It wasn’t easy to gain the Heavenly Emperor title. Even the four Domains’ leaders were only simple Emperors, not daring to call themselves Heavenly Emperors.

  If Chen Ming got it right, only the Almighty Crownless could fight him.

  With his disciples guarding the Sky-crossing Bridge, he should have no problem passing the tribulation now.

  By coincidence, his eyes also landed on Zi Yu, spotting an extra aura.

  ‘Powerful Rival Aura

  Description: at the Wordless Upheaval, he is the only one who could match the mortal Limitless Dao Body Chen Ming, shocking the world.

  Effect: strong and tenacious battle intent.’


  Uh, did I just reach a stage where I can dish out auras?

  I am so strong I didn’t even realize it?

  I’m a bit excited!

  So all who fight me get an aura!

  Then what aura would one get if someone kills me? Uh, better not think about it.

  News traveled fast. With the appearance of Heavenly Emperor True Martial protecting Chen Ming, he could now pass the tribulation undisturbed. Chen Lingyu and Li Suyi stopped, and Yan Shengxiao and Void’s Crown Prince ceased their chase. They rushed to Sky-crossing Bridge, not to interfere, but to observe.

  Ling Xian stopped blocking the entrance and the slaughter ended.

  Just when Moon Palace’s Crown Prince recovered and wanted a rematch, he said with resolve, “Next time, the outcome will be different.”


  Chen Ming ignored anything else and began moving to the three thousand steps beyond the Sky-crossing Bridge.

  He passed the hundred li long bridge quickly and arrived before his Heavenly Tribulation. With Heavenly Emperor True Martial standing watch, he chose to recover first.

  Chen Ming sat and watched Zhuo Qingyao who was by his side, “Go and make your Master some noodles.”


  Zhuo Qingyao was worried he’d rebuke her for leaving the mountain and meekly left.

  Since I am about to start the final Heavenly Tribulation, I need to go up with a full stomach.

  Chen Ming worked on recovering. His 3,000 Dao Palaces spun and immense amounts of spiritual energy rushed over to transform in spiritual power within each of them.