For any martial artist, that is a word that only exists in legends.
It is the ultimate pursuit of martial arts, and an irresistible temptation for everyone.
Since the first nine kings, there has been no more Martial King in the world.
Now, as long as one swallows this "Heart of the Heavenly Emperor," one can ascend to heaven in one step. This is an unbelievable fantasy that one would never dare to dream of. But at this moment, that fresh heart is beating quietly above the stone coffin.
Anyone who takes a closer look can easily feel the immense energy surging within.
"King Wu?"
Just then, a mocking laugh, undisguised, rang out: "Have you ever seen a King of War with such a black heart?"
Cheng Qingqing's sharp tongue briefly brought everyone to their senses.
Nobody is a fool.
That black heart does indeed circulate unimaginable energy, but with just a little mental perception, one can discover that its surface is also overflowing with an aura of endless violence, destruction, and darkness.
Even from a great distance, its aura is enough to make one's heart tremble, let alone getting close and facing it directly.
At this moment, Zhong Li, who was closest to the black heart, had some black lines unconsciously appearing on her cheeks, making her originally enchanting face look more ferocious.
There's something wrong with this heart!
This is something even a three-year-old could see.
It may indeed have come from the heart of the Heavenly Emperor, and may even truly contain a path to becoming an emperor. But if that's all there is to it, why was it sealed in a stone coffin for over a thousand years?
Even the stone coffin itself was hidden in the past, and it was Zhongli who unearthed it again using a massive array.
But... even though these things could be thought of in a flash, even though every nerve cell in their body was reminding everyone present to stay away from this heart, not a single person could move their feet, and they couldn't even tear their eyes away.
Cheng Qingqing was only able to maintain her rational analysis by relying entirely on her strong mental strength, as well as her preconceived vigilance and resistance.
In fact, deep down, she also harbored an uncontrollable craving for that dark heart and wanted to devour it!
Of the countless powerful figures in Yaochi Palace, only the Emperor Monkey seemed to be in good spirits. It frantically jumped around Shen Qian, who was slumped on the ground, in a state of extreme anxiety.
Even with his face contorted in shock, Chen Qian remained unaffected, but that was because he was already under the influence of the system's agitation.
They were so confused that they lost their ability to think.
He could only keep trying to call out to the system, barely maintaining a sliver of clarity, attempting to recover from the system's "sudden rebellion" as quickly as possible.
Affected by the main body, the clone that had been hiding in the void and wanted to take Jiang Xuan away was forced to remain stationary.
"The Heavenly Emperor..."
The Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden stared blankly at the black heart, her face filled with sorrow, as if she could not believe that the Heavenly Emperor had actually fallen.
As the person most familiar with the Heavenly Emperor present, the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden's call was undoubtedly tantamount to a final confirmation.
That was indeed the Heavenly Emperor's heart!
Regardless of whether the Heart of the Heavenly Emperor can truly enable one to become a Martial King, as a relic of an Emperor-level being, it possesses immeasurable value.
squeak!
A sharp sound of air being torn apart suddenly rang out in the sky. To everyone's shock, Erlang Shen suddenly made his move.
His feet burst into multicolored flames, making him incredibly fast. Before anyone could react, Erlang Shen's figure was already visible in their vision as he reached out to grab the black heart.
Erlang Shen, whose face was filled with fanaticism and greed, chose to ignore the demoness Zhongli standing beside the stone coffin.
"snort!"
Zhongli gave a soft hum and flicked his finger.
Even though nothing was visible in the air, Erlang Shen's body seemed to have suffered an invisible blow, becoming twisted and contorted.
Immediately afterwards, Zhongli flicked her slender fingers again, and Erlang Shen's body burst out in clumps of blood.
He roared, but had no choice but to abandon the heart that was about to be his, retreating repeatedly to dodge the seemingly endless invisible attack.
Erlang Shen's strength is undeniable, yet he was so easily suppressed by Zhongli.
At this moment, everyone felt a chill and suddenly realized that the Heavenly Emperor's Heart seemed to have nothing to do with them.
With Zhongli and Jiang Chengye's strength, who can compete with them?
Seeing that she had stunned everyone, Zhongli chuckled and then walked step by step to the top of the stone coffin. She did not touch the heart directly, but instead waved her hand and gently sent the dark heart to Jiang Chengye, who was not far away.
"Brother Chengye, eat it. You have the bloodline of the Heavenly Emperor; it originally belonged to you..."
Zhongli looked at Jiang Chengye expectantly and said softly.
Does Jiang Chengye possess the bloodline of the Heavenly Emperor?
Many people suddenly realized why the demoness was so certain that Jiang Chengye could become a Martial King with the help of the Heavenly Emperor's Heart.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Chengye's eyes flickered slightly, and he was about to reach out to grab the heart when a terrified scream suddenly came from the side.
"No...no...brother, you can't eat this, you'll go crazy, you'll go crazy..."
Everyone turned around in surprise, only to see the nameless girl who had been brought by Zhongli earlier, who had somehow regained consciousness.
"Xiao Xuan..."
Jiang Chengye stared blankly at Jiang Xuan, whose eyes were red, then a smile, perhaps the first one in a long time, appeared on his lips. He said in a hoarse voice, "You've really grown up."
"Brother, let's go back together, okay? Let's run far away. Please don't stay with that vixen anymore, okay?"
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