Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start

"If it's the latter..." Gu Chen's eyebrows furrowed, that would be troublesome—who knows when Azure Cloud Sky might appear in this world?

Of course, the worst-case scenario would be that the so-called Azure Cloud Sky had been completely destroyed, either due to the great war back then or some other reason.

In that case, this clue would be broken off completely.

"Indeed, to make the so-called strongest inheritance of eternity appear is not so simple after all," Gu Chen lamented.

If it hadn't been so difficult, with the status and position of the Ice Emperor, he would have already gathered it, and it wouldn't have been Gu Chen's turn to try.

Moreover, this inheritance was of mysterious origin, excessively defying heaven; it likely wasn't created by man but was a natural law, or rather "Dao," which, upon its emergence in this world, was met with supreme calamity from the heavens that shattered and divided it into four parts, scattering them across the myriad realms through countless epochs without ever being assembled.

However, since he had found a clue, Gu Chen of course wouldn't give up—after all, this meant there was hope.

Gu Chen continued reading, the following text was merely some inconsequential content.

The rest of the ancient books were the same, containing nothing but some interesting anecdotes.

"That's enough," Gu Chen murmured to himself.

Although he had not obtained any techniques, weapons, or treasures, this information was already incredibly important, surpassing all else.

"Azure Cloud Sky?" Gu Chen whispered, preparing to go out and find a way to investigate whether the so-called Azure Cloud Sky still existed.

Straightaway, Gu Chen left the secret chamber, putting everything back in place, tidily arranging the books, including the diary.

The diary recounted the youthful aspirations of a young boy, the joyous times with friends, yet upon his demise, everything vanished into thin air.

It was someone else's past, a warning to Gu Chen, deepening his own resolve to continuously grow stronger.

He didn't want to die in utter ignorance; he wanted to firmly grasp everything, including his own destiny, rather than relying on others.

"Only I can be the master of myself," Gu Chen mused as he left the secret chamber.

After speaking these words, he stepped out, heading toward the very heart of the cave dwelling.

For he had already sensed that a gathering of all talented beings was taking place there, with many familiar faces such as Gu Yan and Fu Ling, and even the Emperor of Summer had arrived.

Even among them, there were many wicked and demonic auras, which appeared very clearly within Gu Chen's perception.

"The final battleground?" Gu Chen's eyes grew colder as he emerged from the secret chamber, sensing that a bloody and violent conflict would soon take place here.

The conspiracy of the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty would also erupt here, prepared to ensnare everyone at once.

At the heart of the cave, there was a vast open space, and not far away stood a colossal stone stele.

This stone stele rose over thirty zhang, exuding ancient charm, with coarse texture and clear, distinct lines. Simultaneously, it seemed as if countless runes—or perhaps figures—were flickering within it.

And, these sights were constantly changing.

Many present were from the top forces of the Gray Domain and naturally understood what this meant—this was a Legacy Stele!

It contained countless inheritances; as long as someone touched it, they would obtain an inheritance. It was an extraordinary treasure, the cornerstone of a top force, or even a colossal power's continuity.

Even now, many sacred lands do not possess such inheritance stone steles.

Not to mention that all the inheritances contained therein originate from the paramount forces of the last great era, making them all the more covetable!

Although it is unknown why an inheritance stone stele from a power's foundation would appear here, it does not affect the frenzied competition of the crowd.

With just one touch, one could obtain a cultivator technique, such peerless opportunity—who wouldn't be envious, who wouldn't be moved?

Even Gu Yan, as well as people such as Xue Ningshan from the reclusive sects, were extremely shocked and immensely envious, vying to make their move and seize it.

Even Gu Yan was giving covert orders, telling those demons to delay their attack, as he wanted to seize the inheritance stone stele.

"A great opportunity lies before us!" Countless people looked at the inheritance stone stele, their eyes gleaming with all sorts of lights, all very greedy.

The several saints from the Human Clan, including Fu Ling, were no different, with flickering eyes, looking to find the right time to strike.

By now, from the beginning of the skirmish to the present, only Gu Yan, the ninth prince of the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty, had successfully made contact with the inheritance stone stele once and obtained a technique.

The rest of the people, up to now, have not been successful due to everyone's interference.

However, those at the forefront, or rather the most fiercely contested, still belong primarily to the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty, along with the three great hidden sects, as well as the four major tribes of the Gray Domain.

Even their guardians have made moves, and for this reason, Jiu Li of the Jiuying Clan is at the greatest disadvantage.

Because several of his guardians had been killed by Gu Chen, including their strongest, he was naturally at a disadvantage.

Upon learning this news, old grudges and new hatreds combined, Jiu Li was nearly driven mad with intense hatred toward Gu Chen, resolved to, should Gu Chen appear, tear him to shreds immediately.

"This is an inheritance of our Human Clan, why should you foreign tribes participate in the contention?!" Gu Yan, the ninth prince of the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty, righteously and sternly rebuked, looking at the four from the Tiankui Clan, led by Jin Xu.

A woman with blood-red hair and strikingly beautiful features sneered dismissively, glancing coldly at Gu Yan, she spoke, "How shameless you are, your words are quite grandiose. What I despise the most is people like you. So what if it's an inheritance of the Human Clan? Treasures belong to the capable, and inheritances should be the same!"

"What's more, hasn't your Human Clan contended for the inheritances or treasures emerging from the Gray Domain in the past? If not so, how did you, the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty, come by the Blood Vine Sword? Don't tell me Gu Yan, you are unaware?"

Her words were so forceful they seemed to strike the ground, rendering Gu Yan speechless on the spot.

And the woman who spoke these words was naturally the young chief of the Blood Orchid Clan—Blood Jade.

At this moment, Blood Jade's face was tight, and she looked at Gu Yan, scoffing sarcastically, "The people of the Gray Domain compare you to Gu Jiuge, but in my opinion, you fall far short of him, whether in strength or anything else, you're far, far away from his level."

At these words, Gu Yan's expression changed instantly, filled with immense fury, and even his aura surged tumultuously.

"Looking to fight me?" Blood Jade's long red hair cascaded over her striking features, she said, "Then let me oblige you!"

As Blood Jade prepared to engage in a grand battle with Gu Yan, the ninth prince of the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty, it instantly drew the attention of countless onlookers.

Of course, they also readied themselves to fish in troubled waters at the moment the two would clash, hoping to advance toward the inheritance stone stele and possibly obtain one or two techniques, which would mean hitting the jackpot.

At that moment, Jiu Li of the Jiuying Clan had a fierce expression; he seemed to have sensed something, his gaze turned and happened to catch sight of Gu Chen, who had just appeared on the scene, and his eyes instantly darkened.

"Gu Jiuge, I want you dead!"