Chapter 193: Still Unconvinced (Fourth Update)

I'll pick it up!

I'll devour it!

I'll pick it up again!

I'll devour it again!

These weapons indeed contain very little essence, but what about Shangguan Huanling, who has been reduced to a beggar?

While devouring these shabby, low-grade magical artifacts and weapons, she couldn't help but feel an overwhelming sense of happiness in her heart.

So great!

So great!

Finally, she can devour magical artifacts! As long as she can devour, what does it matter if they're low-grade? What does it matter if they taste bad? Everything is blissful!

And so, Shangguan Huanling walked and followed all the way, eventually trailing Lu Ye to his cultivation spot.

Lu Ye spat out a single word at her.

"Scram!"

"Got it!"

Shangguan Huanling hurriedly left, retreating to a place where she wouldn't disturb Lu Ye, and began her own cultivation.

Now that Lu Ye had gone beyond the domain, she followed him there as well.

By coincidence, she ran into Shentu Fa, whom Lu Ye had spared.

Shentu Fa was terrified, startled at the sight of Shangguan Huanling, only to later realize she was merely at the Mahayana realm.

But even though she was only at the Mahayana realm, he dared not provoke her. Just as he was about to leave, who would have thought Shangguan Huanling would merely glance at him before transforming into a streak of blood-red light and vanishing.

Her speed was so astonishing that Shentu Fa was left dumbfounded.

What the—

She ran so fast!

How can a Mahayana cultivator move that quickly?

At that moment, Shentu Fa suddenly felt as if he could no longer keep up with the times.

The Third Heaven.

After Jiang Die suffered a one-move defeat at the hands of Jiang Yu, she indeed enjoyed a period of peace.

She fully accepted the fact that she had lost all of Lu Ye's methods.

With no other choice, she could only focus on cultivating the Jiang family's *"Void Scripture."*

In her previous life, she had always practiced the *"Void Scripture."* It was an immensely powerful technique, created by the Jiang family's Celestial Lord of the Void, containing boundless mysteries.

The Jiang family also had two exceptionally talented prodigies who, through cultivating the *"Void Scripture,"* attained the Emperor's throne.

As a reincarnated Emperor, her cultivation speed couldn't be considered slow.

Of course, the strength was completely incomparable to when she possessed Lu Ye's Avenue.

Jiang Yu ended his seclusion.

During his seclusion, he had been pondering the Burial Void Technique that Jiang Die had unleashed.

That Burial Void Technique indeed held many mysteries.

But in terms of power, it was just so-so!

So, he couldn’t help himself and sought out Jiang Tianxin, currently the top prodigy of the Jiang family.

Jiang Tianxin was also a woman. The *Void Scripture* seemed quite favorable to women—one of the Jiang family’s two Emperors was female.

"Sister Tianxin, have you studied the Burial Void Technique?" Jiang Yu asked.

Jiang Tianxin had delicate features, though she was by no means a stunning beauty, let alone comparable to Jiang Die.

Though Lu Ye had poor judgment in people, his perception of beauty was decent—each of his eight female Emperors possessed unique charm.

Yue Hongling’s heroic aura.

Shangguan Huanling’s innocence.

Chu Ling’s jade-like grace.

Bai Qiulan’s grandeur and gentleness.

Jiang Die’s dark, icy elegance.

...

Each had their own distinct traits, yet their features were all flawless.

"The Burial Void Technique is the Jiang family’s signature divine ability, so naturally, I’ve studied it," Jiang Tianxin replied with a smile.

"Then, may I spar with Sister Tianxin? Using only the Burial Void Technique!"

Jiang Tianxin chuckled lightly.

"Oh? Did Jiang Die’s guidance make you feel the technique has greatly improved?"

Jiang Yu shook his head.

"Not at all. I just think Jiang Die is truly overrated. The Burial Void Technique she used was indeed impressive, but far from the level of the Celestial Ranking’s number one. Sparring with Sister Tianxin would be a perfect test."

Jiang Tianxin nodded.

"I didn’t ascend from the Second Heaven, but when I watched Jiang Die perform the Burial Void Technique, its power was immense. With that level, how could she not be the Celestial Ranking’s number one?"

"Of course not. The Celestial Ranking’s first in my time was Wang Qitian of the Wang family. After Wang Qitian ascended, it was Linghu Yaoyue of the Star-Seizing Sect. Only after Linghu Yaoyue ascended did Shentu Xing, Xu Tianhe, and others follow."

"Shentu Xing’s mastery of the Eternal Reincarnation reached an unfathomable level—he could reverse yin and yang, turning day into night."

"Xu Tianhe’s Eight Desolations Fist could shatter the void, unmatched by any!"

"If Sister Tianxin doesn’t know these two, that’s fine. But surely you understand the level of Wang Qitian and Linghu Yaoyue?"

Hearing this, Jiang Tianxin’s expression turned solemn.

She had certainly heard of these two names, and not just once—they were renowned throughout the Third Heaven.

Wang Qitian was even hailed as the top prodigy of the Third Heaven, and the Wang family's invincible blade technique had been cultivated to a terrifying level, reaching the formidable fifth layer.

"You mean..."

"Jiang Die, if she only demonstrates the strength of the Void Burial Art, there must be something wrong!" Jiang Yu declared resolutely.

Jiang Tianxin fell silent.

"Let's test it first!"

The two simultaneously unleashed the Void Burial Art.

This time, Jiang Yu coughed up a mouthful of blood, his body nearly shattered.

Yet he burst into wild laughter.

"Hahaha, Tianxin, Jiang Die's Void Burial Art isn't even as strong as yours—it doesn't have your power! She absolutely isn't stronger than you, absolutely not!"

"She's lying! She's deceiving the entire Jiang family!"

"I swear on my life—she's lying!"

Jiang Yu harbored deep resentment toward Jiang Die. His younger brother had died in the lower realm, and their bond had been extremely close. How could he not hate her for causing his brother's death?

Jiang Tianxin also pondered.

Jiang Die was only at the second level of the Fate Realm, while she herself had already reached the ninth level, even touching the threshold of causality.

It made sense that their Void Burial Art would differ in power.

But Jiang Die was ranked first on the Celestial Ranking.

Given the monstrous prowess of Wang Qitian and Linghu Yaoyue, even with a gap of several minor realms, she shouldn't be weaker than them.

"Tianxin, please test Jiang Die's true strength to prevent the Jiang family from misunderstanding and wasting so many resources on a fraud!"

Jiang Tianxin hesitated for a moment.

Very well—it was just a simple spar, after all.

It wasn't a life-or-death matter. Surely the family would understand, and Jiang Die would too.

"Fine, I'll challenge Jiang Die!"

Jiang Yu was ecstatic.

"Hahaha, excellent! I'll immediately invite the clan elders and our fellow disciples to witness the match. Tianxin, for the sake of truth, give it your all!"

Before long, the Jiang family was abuzz with excitement.

A large crowd made their way toward Jiang Die's secluded training grounds.

Since ascending to the Third Heaven, Jiang Die had been in seclusion—constantly in seclusion. Apart from one display of skill, she had no other tangible achievements.

Now, with the Jiang family's top prodigy, Jiang Tianxin, challenging her, who would emerge victorious?

If Jiang Die truly lived up to her reputation, then this battle should prove her strength.

Jiang Die's array was triggered.

Frowning, she stepped out from the array.

Only to find a dense crowd outside.

Jiang Tianxin stood alone at the front.

"Tianxin seeks a duel with Jiang Die. I humbly request your guidance!"