The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS-Chapter 1147 - 172: True Identity

Emperor Daqian Ji Muqing was invincible throughout his life; even in today's era where strong warriors emerge frequently, he could still hold a place of prominence, and naturally, his remains were extraordinary.

Nurtured in the Imperial Mausoleum for many years, Ji Muqing's remains had become an invaluable treasure, worthy to be used as a trump card.

However, such actions of utilizing remains are no less than using the corpses of generations of Northern Zhou emperors to arrange the Nine Dragon Sky Array; it is in itself a grave desecration of the deceased.

Even with the divine forethought of the Supreme Taoist, he could not have anticipated that over three hundred years ago, on the side of Daqian, or rather this person Mu Cangsheng, had already set this card in motion.

Using his own father's remains as a tool, whether this was Ji Muqing's personal directive or not, certainly reshaped the perspectives of those privy to the secret of the remains.

Of course, no matter the sentiments or anger, it is too late now. For this card has already been activated.

"Aow~"

Time seemed to slow as the distance of several dozen miles vanished in an instant, and the roaring Five Clawed Golden Dragon plunged into the body of the Seven Emperors, causing its decline to pause.

"Holy Dragon Descending."

"Aow~"

Golden scales shimmered, and the dragon's roar pierced the heavens.

The Divine Dragon, over a hundred feet long, soared into the sky, suddenly gathering wind and clouds, and a dragon's roar caused celestial phenomena to crazily change.

"Nine Heavens Dragon Roar Shocking Heaven Transformation."

With the words of the Seven Emperors, the Divine Dragon extended its claws, clutching at the Heavenly Wheel, its massive claws actually grasping the Heavenly Wheel, pressing firmly against the rotary force, sparks of electricity emanating.

"Buzz——"

The Sea of Primordial Qi gathered by the Heavenly Wheel surged with waves, the Primordial Energy turning into liquid, bursting forth in a relentless storm, yet it still could not prevent the Divine Dragon from pressing the Heavenly Wheel back down.

However, even as it was pressed back, the situation of the Human Emperor remained unfavorable, as his strength had not recovered, whereas the Supreme Taoist continued to draw Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi to augment his power.

Thus······

"Explode!"

The Divine Dragon coiled in the air, with its massive dragon body encircling the surroundings, the Dragon Energy nurtured for three hundred years exploded all at once.

"Boom——"

With a massive explosion, the sky scattered with specks of black and yellow light, like blood, like Qi, scattering all around.

The dragon battles in the wild, its blood is mysterious yellow.

This Dragon Energy, nurtured in the Imperial Mausoleum for three hundred years, had developed true divine dragon characteristics. Once it exploded, even the supreme strongest would suffer from this move.

In that mist of black and yellow, the body of the Supreme Taoist shuddered, a hint of blood seeped from the corner of his mouth, clearly suffering an injury.

Three hundred years of accumulation coupled with the desperate attack by the Seven Emperors, outwardly the Supreme Taoist showed no injury, but internally, the damages ran deep.

He looked unwillingly at the descending Human Emperor, his form dispersing into Qi, slowly fading away.

He had left.

Staying would not prevent him from continuing to kill the Human Emperor, and the Supreme Taoist could ascertain that in just a moment's time, even if the Human Emperor did not die, his battle body would be destroyed.

But he did not have a moment's time.

His heart constantly warned him, the Heavenly Dao issuing a warning that someone capable of threatening his life was nearby. Had it been during his peak, the Supreme Taoist would naturally fear no one, but now······

Retreating first was the wiser choice.

"What a pity······"

A certain someone in the shadows shook their head, the scarlet knife light slipping into their sleeve.

Had the Supreme Taoist delayed for even a moment, this knife light would likely have slashed him. But just a moment's difference, the result was as different as heaven and earth.

The Supreme Taoist was as cautious as ever, leaving no flaws for others to exploit.

Likewise, the three-person group from Japan were also cautious. Upon seeing the Supreme Taoist appear, they had already distanced themselves, observing from the periphery. Before leaving, the Supreme Taoist seemed to pass a message to them, and the three swiftly retreated as well.

"Japan, Suzan Ming Venerate······" Qing Yu's gaze focused on one of the three quickly departing figures.

"That physique that constantly absorbs the Dragon Vein Power, along with that Evil Sword, I now understand why the Human Emperor is so seriously injured."

With just a glance, Qing Yu could almost affirm that the Human Emperor was injured on the Heavenly Cluster Cloud Sword. More accurately, it should be the Heavenly Cluster Cloud Sword wielded by the Supreme Taoist.

This Evil Sword devoured the essence blood of the Human Emperor, elevating the power of Suzan Ming Venerate to such an extent. This was the obstacle laid for Qing Yu by the Supreme Taoist.

"Trying to disgust me with Suzan Ming Venerate? Let's see if he can live until then." Qing Yu glanced once more, then lost interest in watching Suzan Ming Venerate further.

Even with his power greatly enhanced, Suzan Ming Venerate was only at that level, far inferior to Qing Yu. Qing Yu did not even bother to make a move to seize the Great Freedom Demon Qi from Suzan Ming Venerate.

"Let's continue this entanglement, drawing the attention of everyone in the world here."

Qing Yu's figure slowly disappeared into the darkness.

He did not attack the heavily injured Human Emperor, as if he was there just to watch a show.

Even after he left, the performance continued.

The Human Emperor fell to the ground, his face pale without a trace of blood, evidently more seriously injured from this battle, adding insult to injury.

Mu Cangsheng and Pei Dongliu did not have time to practice healing and rushed towards the Human Emperor. But faster than them was Mi Shenweng, who had been suppressed by Amaterasu.

With a swift gust of wind, Mi Shenweng's figure appeared behind the Human Emperor, delivering a palm strike onto the emperor's back with lightning speed.

"You! Mi Shenweng!!" Mu Cangsheng exclaimed in shock.

He had almost ruled out Mi Shenweng as someone who would harm the Human Emperor, because if he wanted to harm the emperor, he only needed to ally with Japan and attack the Heavenly Capital together, with no need for this roundabout approach.

But now Mi Shenweng's actions proved that he might be taking this circuitous route after all.

Dark and eerie spells spread from the palm, quickly covering the Human Emperor's body, imprisoning him tightly. Shockingly, these spells severed the connection between the Human Emperor and the Earth Qi, greatly impeding the flow between them, further weakening the already injured emperor's Qi mechanism.

If he were at his peak, losing the support of Earth Qi would not have mattered, the Human Emperor would still be that formidable force, but now he needed Earth Qi for healing and was denied it, worsening his injuries instead of empowering him.

"Human Emperor, oh Human Emperor, hahaha..." Mi Shenweng laughed uproariously, his white hair flying wildly in all directions, "In the end, you have fallen into the old man's hands."

Having achieved his goal, even the centuries-old Mi Shenweng felt a youthful madness, his joy displayed openly, unable to stop laughing.

"Sealing Earth Qi, this is a Witch Forbidden Curse from the Southern Border, such ancient spells cannot be learned by outsiders."

Though captured, the Human Emperor remained remarkably calm, leisurely studying the spells on his body, dredging up their origins from the memories of the Ninth Generation Human Emperor.

"You must be from the Southern Border; otherwise, you couldn't have learned this secret witchcraft." The Human Emperor said calmly.

"Haha, correct!"

Mi Shenweng waved his large sleeve, his white robe emanating a green glow, with countless witchcraft spells and text materializing on his attire, his appearance suddenly changing, becoming more imposing.

The dark spells imprisoning the Human Emperor also underwent a vast transformation, shifting from eerie to ancient and grand, losing their ghostly aspect, instead possessing an awe-inspiring beauty.

This appearance and attire, instantly recognizable to the familiar Mu Cangsheng, caused him to blurt out the name: "Great Witch Sacrifice."

Indeed, observing Mi Shenweng's current appearance, who else could he be but the Great Witch Sacrifice?

"Mi Shenweng has existed in the Central Plains for over five centuries, and the Great Witch Sacrifice laid this identity five hundred years ago." Pei Dongliu also found it incredulous to learn the true identity of Mi Shenweng.

Managing an identity for five hundred years, no wonder no one suspected the authenticity of Mi Shenweng's identity.

Even before the many current strongmen were born, Mi Shenweng existed, so for numerous martial artists in the world, the notion that Mi Shenweng was a Central Plains Heavenly List warrior might simply be common knowledge.

This is the effect of a long passage of time.

"Living longer always has its advantages," the true body of the Great Witch Sacrifice smiled, "such as using the Soul Splitting Technique to create several avatars, or secretly operating in the Central Plains three hundred years ago, uniting various sects to assassinate Ji Muqing.

However, the sudden occurrence of the Southern Border war caught the old man off guard, preventing the merging of avatar and body, falling into the schemes of your Human Emperor lineage."

The Great Witch Sacrifice's age already approaches nine hundred years, nearing the final limit of a supreme warrior. Among the strongmen of this era, only Sword God is older.

But the Sword God has been sealed for nine hundred years, less aged and ancient compared to the Great Witch Sacrifice.

At nine hundred years old, exceeding the history of a dynasty, nine hundred years ago during the Great Zhou Dynasty, which perished three hundred years ago.

Throughout these lengthy years, despite limitations by talent, qualifications, and opportunities, failing to reach the pinnacle, the repeated use of the Soul Splitting Technique still allows the Great Witch Sacrifice to manage several avatars.

Among these, the most long-standing one is the avatar of Mi Shenweng. Over five centuries, people's impression of Mi Shenweng has solidified. Even three hundred years ago, when secretly contacting various factions to assassinate the Emperor, the identity was never exposed.

And today, the Great Witch Sacrifice / Mi Shenweng revealed his intentions, capturing the heavily injured Human Emperor in one move.

After briefly venting his joy, the Great Witch Sacrifice grabbed the Human Emperor's shoulder, utilizing the Southern Border's fastest footwork "Contending Sun Chasing," the Earth Qi fluctuated, and he disappeared instantly.

"The ancestral battle body of the Southern Border has been in your hands for so long, it should be returned by now."

The lingering sound echoed in place, the figures vanished unseen.

Tricked by the Human Emperor lineage before, losing the ancestral battle body, today the tables have turned, as the Human Emperor lineage falls into the Great Witch Sacrifice's scheme, losing the battle body. This cycle of cause and effect, perhaps it's fated by the heavens.

"First secure the situation in the Heavenly Capital."

Mu Cangsheng restrained Pei Dongliu, who was ready to pursue, saying, "The avatar powers of the Great Witch Sacrifice returning to the main body are not something to underestimate, and we are now injured and should not act rashly."

"He intends to reclaim the battle body and must erase the Human Emperor's spiritual sense; however, now that the spiritual sense and the battle body are fully integrated, it's not so easy to destroy. We have time to prepare.

The priority now is to stabilize the situation and suppress the news of the Human Emperor's capture, preventing Japan from seizing the opportunity."