Martial Arts Crossover: Me, the Immortal Venerable, Opens a Pawnshop in the Martial Arts World

After his initial shock, Yuan Tiangang calmly analyzed the situation and said, "Your Majesty need not worry."

"Mythical beasts are creatures from ancient myths, elusive in their movements, and possessing power that reaches the heavens; they are far beyond the capabilities of ordinary human beings to contend with."

"Xu Fu was able to obtain the essence of the phoenix because the phoenix was in a weakened state during its rebirth at that time."

"As for the Xuanwu essence blood that Xiao Sanxiao obtained, it was because the Xuanwu was about to die and voluntarily gave itself to him. If it were at its peak, no one in the Nine Provinces could get close to it, let alone try to obtain its blood to refine their body."

After listening, Li Shimin pondered for a moment, and the gloom between his brows gradually dissipated.

indeed.

Although the essence blood of divine beasts contains heaven-defying power, enough to grant immortality and allow one to break through realms and reach the peak.

But when the divine beast was at its peak, it was simply unmatched by ordinary people.

To slay a divine beast, there are very few in the world who can do so.

These people were already at the peak of their power, and even if they were stronger, they would still be an irresistible force for the imperial court.

Inside the Sui Dynasty Imperial Palace.

Yang Guang's eyes were red, and his eyes were surging with an uncontrollable fervor and desire.

"Divine Beast Essence Blood!"

"A single step into the realm of the celestial beings!"

"If I can find the divine beast, I will mobilize the entire nation to slay it and bathe in its blood!"

"If I were to attain immortality and reach the realm of celestial beings, what difficulty would there be in ruling the nine provinces?"

He murmured to himself, his eyes burning with desire. Suddenly he looked up, his gaze like a tiger emerging from the forest, sweeping over the assembled officials, and said sternly:

"Find it for me!"

"Since mythical beasts exist in the world, there must be more than two!"

"Use the entire nation's resources to search every mountain, river, lake, and sea! If you can't find it, bring your head!"

The Great Qin Dynasty, the Secret Palace of the Yin-Yang School.

As Ying Zheng witnessed the Xuanwu manifest, a cold smile slowly curled at the corners of his lips.

"Xu Fu..."

"You are not the only one in this world who enjoys the power of a divine beast!"

"The phoenix is ​​not the only mythical beast. Just you wait, one day I will make you kneel before me, regretting your actions!"

As an emperor who swept across the land and conquered all, Ying Zheng would never allow anyone to be above him, nor would he tolerate being deceived or misled.

Previously, he was helpless against Xu Fu, simply because the other party had reached the realm of the celestial being and could not be controlled by thousands of troops.

However, at this moment, the divine beasts that can grant mortals the realm of heaven and man are no longer limited to the phoenix controlled by Xu Fu.

It is highly likely that other living mythical beasts still exist in the world.

If they could be found, Ying Zheng might even be able to personally kill Xu Fu.

……

At this moment, the scene on the Nine Provinces Heavenly Ranking quietly changed.

Xiao Sanxiao has fully recovered and awakened, and finally knows that it was Xuanwu who saved her life.

Although Xuanwu is an ancient divine beast, it has long since exhausted its lifespan due to the excessive time it has lived; after offering its essence and blood, its remaining lifespan is only a short time away.

To repay this life-saving grace, Xiao Sanxiao resolutely gave up leaving and chose to stay on the island to accompany the elderly man on his final journey.

This companionship has lasted for a thousand years.

After a thousand years of weathering the elements, Xuanwu finally closed its eyes and returned to silence.

As for Xiao Sanxiao, his cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds over the long years. He also received final guidance from Xuanwu and comprehended two unparalleled martial arts techniques—"Wandao Senluo" and "Huntian Sijue"—his martial arts had reached the realm of heaven and earth!

Witnessing this scene, people across the land of Kyushu were abuzz with discussion and their emotions were running high.

"Alas... my days are numbered, I fear I won't last many more years..."

"Hearing you say that, I realized that the years I've lived from birth to death are less than those of a 'dying' tortoise."

"There really aren't many left, only about a thousand years, just enough for me to count all the ancestors of other people for eighteen generations."

"What a convenient phrase, 'not much time left'... Why does it sound like a mockery of my life?"

"Please grant me a lifespan that is 'not long'; I would give all my possessions for it!"

"Then I'd also like to experience what it's like to cultivate for a thousand years, since my 'time is running out'!"

The world was in uproar, and complaints were endless, but the images on the Heavenly Ranking did not stop and continued to progress in an orderly manner.

A thousand years later, Xuanwu died peacefully in his sleep. Xiao Sanxiao personally laid him to rest and stayed by his grave for three whole years before turning away and leaving the island.

Upon first setting foot in the mortal world, he intended to seek out Emperor Xuanyuan, only to learn that Xuanyuan had already ascended to heaven on a divine dragon.

In that instant, Xiao Sanxiao lost his bearings, feeling utterly bewildered.

In the scene, the man dressed in white stands within the city walls, gazing at the bustling crowd with a blank expression.

As someone who suddenly gained immortality and then lived in seclusion for a thousand years, when he returned, the world had already changed, and everything from the past had vanished like smoke.

He didn't know where he should go, nor did he know what meaning his life could possibly hold.

So he began to roam the land, wandering the world, experiencing all walks of life, and his mindset quietly transformed as a result.

It was then that he met an ordinary woman. After a brief period of getting to know each other, they fell in love, eventually married, and had two sons.

The eldest son was named Xiao Jingtian, and the second son was named Xiao Aoshi.

For the next five years, Xiao Sanxiao and his wife Yueyu lived a peaceful and tranquil life, as if they had finally found their home.

Unexpectedly, one day his mind was in turmoil, as if he were being summoned from the shadows, as if the dead Xuanwu was whispering to him.

Without much thought, he hastily bid farewell to his wife and children and returned to his old island, where he used the molted shell left by Xuanwu as a guide to study it day and night.

The secret of heaven has finally been revealed—the Central Plains are about to face a catastrophe that will last for a thousand years and bring chaos to all living beings!

Upon learning the truth, he immediately set off to return to his hometown, intending to help his family through the crisis, only to find the house empty and deserted.

It turns out that during the fifteen years he was gone, his wife passed away due to illness, and his two sons had long since moved away to other places.

After making inquiries, it was learned that the two sons had already made a name for themselves in the nearby towns and had gained some fame thanks to the rudimentary martial arts skills he had left behind.

Full of excitement and anticipation, he went to their door to acknowledge them, only to be met with two pairs of eyes filled with resentment.

The sons could not forgive their father for "abandoning the family" and refused to accept his existence.

With no other choice, he could only leave in despair.

From then on, Xiao Sanxiao once again shut himself off, returned to the island, sat alone on a cliff, and devoted himself to cultivating his attack techniques.

Spring comes and autumn goes, summer and winter alternate, day after day, year after year...

Upon seeing this,

The millions of living beings across the land were all deeply moved.

"This guy's three smiles reveal an incredibly resilient character..."

"He had already reached the pinnacle of human existence, yet he could genuinely fall in love with a mortal woman; after being resented by his own son, he neither argued nor defended himself, but silently returned to the island to seclude himself in seclusion."

"If it were me, I would have already commanded the martial arts world, established a dynasty, and achieved an everlasting legacy!"

"That's right. From the moment he swallowed the essence of Xuanwu, he was already a being beyond the celestial realm. Yet he was content with solitude; such composure is awe-inspiring."

"Speaking of which... what exactly is this so-called 'Great Tribulation of a Thousand Years'? Why is Xiao Sanxiao taking it so seriously?"

"Indeed, Xiao Sanxiao's current level of cultivation has reached an astonishing level, yet it can still cause him to be emotionally affected. This shows that this great calamity of a thousand years is no ordinary event!"

"Speaking of which, have you noticed that phrase? — Emperor Xuanyuan ascended to heaven on a dragon!"

"Hmm... Thinking about it carefully, this saying actually did exist!"

"Ascension to immortality on a dragon? What kind of extraordinary being would be capable of that?"

"The Yellow Emperor, it's not surprising that he possessed extraordinary power."

"Have you ever considered that perhaps the Yellow Emperor didn't die at all, but instead rode a divine dragon into seclusion and has lived to this day? And he might very well be among the top three on the Nine Provinces Heavenly Ranking?"

"The Yellow Emperor is ranked in the top three of the Nine Provinces Heavenly Ranking?"

"It's not impossible."

"Yes, even Xiao Sanxiao, who's currently ranked fourth, is this strong. I really can't think of anyone, besides an ancient figure of the Yellow Emperor's caliber, who could surpass him!"

"If that's the case, then the top three on the Heavenly Ranking are probably all figures from the Yellow Emperor, or even beings from an era much earlier than him?"

"Very likely."

"Then... is it possible that the progenitor of humanity is still alive?"

"hiss……"

In the past, before the Nine Provinces Heavenly Ranking displayed the power of celestial beings...

Whether it's "Emperor Xuanyuan ascended to heaven on a dragon," "Emperor Xuanyuan is still alive," or even "The ancestor of the human race still exists," these statements will probably only be laughed off.

But now...

Since the appearance of the celestial beings, every piece of information revealed by the Nine Provinces Heavenly Ranking has become increasingly chilling!

Mythical beasts have appeared!

If Xiao Sanxiao, who has lived since the time of the Yellow Emperor, has also appeared, then the Yellow Emperor himself is still alive and ranks among the top three on the Heavenly Ranking.

Is it really entirely impossible that the ancestors of humankind still exist between heaven and earth?

Although every sentence sounds like an absurd legend, making it hard to believe.

But ever since Xu Fu's name appeared on the Nine Provinces Heavenly Ranking, what has ever happened that people dared to imagine or believe?

Even when the Heavenly Ranking was first announced, the mere fact that "there are 29 powerful figures above the Grandmaster level in the world" was enough to shock the entire world!

With each wave of information that overturns our understanding, everyone's perception has long since collapsed!

Moreover, looking across the entire Nine Provinces, if it weren't for figures like the Yellow Emperor, who else could suppress Xiao Sanxiao?

The Great Han Dynasty.

Liu Bang stroked his chin with his right hand, lost in thought and remained silent.

"Did the Yellow Emperor ascend to heaven on a dragon?"

"Could it be... that dragon is the divine beast Azure Dragon?"

Zhang Liang's eyes flickered slightly, and he slowly said:

"This statement is not unfounded. Ancient records show that the Yellow Emperor was shrouded in numerous mythological elements."

"What used to be just legends may now seem to be true."

Liu Bang raised his hand and stroked his beard, praising, "Truly worthy of being the first emperor of all time, even a divine beast like the Azure Dragon can be controlled by him."

Han Xin chimed in, "If that's truly the case, the Yellow Emperor will surely be among the top three on the Nine Provinces Heavenly Ranking!"

Yong'an outside.

Bai Zhantang exclaimed in surprise:

"Ride the dragon and ascend to heaven! Even the divine beast Azure Dragon bows down in submission!"

"Is this the Yellow Emperor? This is true, all-encompassing power!"

"If the Yellow Emperor were to truly descend upon me riding a dragon, I would immediately kneel and kowtow, treating him like a living deity!"

Surprisingly, Lü Xiucai did not refute, but instead nodded in agreement:

"If divine beasts submit, how are they different from immortals? Emperor Xuanyuan should have been regarded as a god long ago."

"Don't even mention you, if it were me, I would have done the same."

The moment the two spoke, it immediately resonated with the surrounding martial arts heroes, who began to discuss it amongst themselves.

"I'll definitely kneel down faster than you all! Maybe the Yellow Emperor will see my sincerity and accept me as his disciple on the spot!"