Chapter 1348: The Karma of Killing a Supreme Emperor

Ye Guan was caught off guard. He expected the Supreme Emperor Clans and Immortal Clans would ambush him. After all, he had dissolved his Dao and scattered his cultivation base. However, he hadn't anticipated such a line-up!

Seven Supreme Emperor avatars had gathered!

Since they were going to make a move, they decided to go all-out.

At the same time, he grew more cautious. As Emperor Yuan had pointed out, he had underestimated them.

They had some serious guts.

The Supreme Emperor of the Diyi slowly stepped forward, looking down at Ye Guan with a faint smile. "I never thought that another Sword Emperor would emerge in this world."

A Sword Emperor...

In the entire known history of the Era of Emperors, which spanned over sixty billion years, there had only ever been one Sword Emperor.

Becoming a Sword Emperor as a swordsman was far more difficult than for most paths. It was a grueling road comparable to Physique Cultivation. But if one succeeded, they would become a force to be reckoned with.

Ye Guan looked up at Emperor Diyi and smiled. "Are you going to use that grand line-up to kill me?"

Emperor Diyi shook his head. "That is not our intention."

Ye Guan frowned slightly.

Emperor Diyi turned to Emperor Yuan. "This has nothing to do with the Di Clan."

That was a warning. Emperor Yuan gave a slight nod before looking at Ye Guan. "Take care."

With that, his figure slowly faded.

Seven Supreme Emperor avatars had gathered!

This meant that the four Supreme Emperor clans and the three great Immortal Clans were determined to win. Even if Emperor Yuan wanted to protect Ye Guan, he would be powerless unless Ye Guan somehow survived on his own.

Before long, Emperor Yuan disappeared completely.

Emperor Diyi gazed down at Ye Guan. "I would like to invite you to come with us."

Ye Guan nodded. "Alright."

At that moment, Diyi You suddenly stepped forward. "Please, Emperor Guan."

Ye Guan glanced at her.

She smiled and reached out, lightly gripping his arm.

In the blink of an eye, they vanished into thin air.

***

The strongest experts of the Di Clan had gathered inside a grand hall.

Di Ling stood up, staring intently outside. The others turned to him, awaiting his next orders.

A moment later, Di Ling sternly said. "I just received word that seven Supreme Emperor avatars have assembled to deal with Young Master Ye."

The Di Clan members were visibly shaken. They had expected the Supreme Emperor Clans and Immortal Clans to act, but they hadn't anticipated them joining forces and sending out seven Supreme Emperor avatars at once.

Di Ling continued, "The ancestor once told me that no one would dare to kill a Supreme Emperor. The karma of killing a Supreme Emperor is too great; it would bring ruin to their descendants.

"However, if Young Master Ye manages to escape, our Di Clan must stand by him at all costs."

***

When Ye Guan reappeared, he found himself standing in the middle of a bustling street.

The street stretched a hundred feet wide, with towering buildings on both sides. Red lanterns and banners decorated the street, and a long red carpet extended into the distance, creating an unmistakably festive atmosphere.

Along the street, rows of guards in red armor stood at attention, and they emanated a powerful presence.

Ye Guan turned to Diyi You.

Diyi You smiled. "Welcome to Diyi City, the heart of the Ten Desolate World."

Ye Guan's eyes narrowed slightly. "A Supreme Emperor Clan."

Diyi You's smile deepened. "We're not just any Supreme Emperor Clan, we are a

great

Supreme Emperor Clan. In the history of the Ten Desolate Universe and during the Era of Emperors, our clan was the first to produce a Supreme Emperor. We are also the only clan to have produced two Supreme Emperors."

"Two Supreme Emperors?"

Ye Guan was surprised.

"That's right!" Diyi You nodded proudly. "No other clan has ever done it. That's why we are the true ruling clan of the Ten Desolate World. Of course, if another clan produces a Supreme Emperor, we must step aside temporarily."

Ye Guan chuckled. "Impressive."

Diyi You winked playfully. "You're impressive, too. You're a Supreme Emperor, after all! I was really nervous when I first met you."

Ye Guan raised an eyebrow. "Really? You seemed pretty calm to me."

"

Hahaha.

" Diyi You laughed. "I was faking it!"

Ye Guan chuckled.

Diyi You studied him quietly, impressed. Even without his cultivation base, he remained calm and composed despite being surrounded by danger. His composure was extraordinary.

Ye Guan looked around. "Is there a wedding happening today?"

Diyi You's smile widened. "Yes, yours."

"My wedding?" Ye Guan blinked.

Diyi You nodded seriously.

Ye Guan frowned slightly and asked, "With you?"

Diyi You quickly waved her hands. "No, no, no. You're marrying my sister. Her name is Diyi Jingzhao, and she's the most beautiful woman in the Ten Desolate World."

"Just what exactly is your clan planning on doing?"

"I... don't really know."

Ye Guan was skeptical. The Diyi Clan wanted him to marry someone? What was their play here?

Seeing his frown, Diyi You quickly added, "My sister is

really

beautiful."

"Really?" Ye Guan smirked at her. "Hard to believe that anyone here could be prettier than you."

Diyi You's face turned red. With her noble status, few men dared to flirt with her. Ye Guan's words caught her completely off guard, and she didn't know how to respond. In the end, she huffed and shot him a glare. "You're a Supreme Emperor! How can you say such shameless things?"

Ye Guan simply shrugged.

Was that shameless?

Diyi You quickly regained her composure and pulled out a red cloak, draping it over Ye Guan's shoulders. "The ancestors said to keep the ceremony simple, no kneeling to the heavens, no bowing to the elders. Just go straight to the bridal chamber."

Ye Guan looked up at the sky.

He had expected the Diyi Clan to kill him, take the Other Shore Ark, and strip him of his Supreme Emperor Destiny Aura. Instead of doing those things, they actually pulled something like this.

Well, he'd just have to wait and see.

Following Diyi You, Ye Guan arrived at the Diyi Residence. The entire residence was decorated for celebration, but it was eerily quiet. There were only a handful of people present.

As they walked through the hall, the people around them bowed toward them in respect while stealing quick glances at Ye Guan.

Before long, Diyi You brought Ye Guan to a room filled with red decorations, including a table with two phoenix-and-dragon candles.

"Wait here. My sister will be here soon," Diyi You said. She paused at the door and looked back at him. "If you need anything, just ask. You are a Supreme Emperor, and our clan will treat you with the highest respect."

Ye Guan nodded. "Alright."

With that, Diyi You stepped out of the room.

Once outside, she let out a deep breath.

A Supreme Emperor was someone on the same level as her ancestors. She thought Ye Guan would be angry, but he remained calm and even amiable.

Diyi You chuckled to herself. "As expected of a Supreme Emperor..."

With that, she hurried away.

***

Ye Guan sat down and called out,

"Master Pagoda?"

There was no response.

Little Soul's voice sounded in his mind.

"Young Master, the Little Pagoda is still sealed."

Ye Guan's eyes darkened.

"Looks like Master Pagoda is about to level up again."

Little Soul hesitated.

"Should I break the seal? It'll definitely alert the Supreme Emperors, though."

"No need."

"Young Master, why don't I just come out and wipe them all out?"

Ye Guan chuckled. "Do you really not know why?"

"You're trying to become familiar with how it feels to be mortal."

"And what else?"

Little Soul thought for a moment, then answered,

"With me by your side, you can develop your strength in this known universe without any worries, so you're planning on refining your mental state and bloodlines.

"You don't want to rely on my power too much, or you'll become entirely dependent on me. Even worse, you might soon find yourself in another starry region where Supreme Emperors are as common as dogs. Are you prepared to get beaten up there?"

Ye Guan laughed.

"Well said."

Upon receiving Ye Guan's praise, Little Soul was overjoyed.

"Young Master, I'll keep working hard to stabilize your Dao of Order. When the time comes, you'll be able to feel all living beings as soon as you hold me, and in an instant, you can teleport to anyone who believes in you...

"In short, it's going to be absolutely incredible!"

Ye Guan smiled.

"Alright, keep it up."

Little Soul added,

"If you ever find yourself in great danger, just call for me."

Ye Guan nodded.

"Got it."

Just then, the door swung open, and a breathtakingly beautiful woman appeared before him.

She wore a flowing, pale red dress, and her tall figure illuminated by the candlelight made her look like a celestial being who had descended to the mortal world.

She was so stunning that even Ye Guan fell into a daze upon seeing her, but he quickly regained his composure.

At that moment, Ye Guan realized that Diyi You hadn't lied to him.

The woman stepped forward, and her gaze landed on Ye Guan. With a slight wave of her right hand, an immensely powerful barrier materialized, isolating them from the outside world.

Ye Guan was slightly taken aback. The strength she displayed surprised him, and he could feel the presence of a Supreme Emperor Law within her.

She wasn't a Supreme Emperor, so how could she possess the power of a Supreme Emperor Law?

Before he could voice his thoughts, the woman said, "You must have many questions. Ask. If I know the answer, I'll tell you."

Ye Guan chuckled. "What exactly are you after?"

The woman's icy voice carried no warmth. "To devour your bloodline and seize your destiny aura."

Ye Guan frowned slightly. "Wouldn't it be easier just to kill me?"

Diyi Jingzhao shook her head. "We can't."

Ye Guan was puzzled. "Why not?"

The woman met Ye Guan's gaze and replied, "First of all, the karmic consequences of killing a Supreme Emperor are something no one dares to bear, not even my Diyi Clan. Second, if you die, your Supreme Emperor Destiny Aura will simply dissipate along with your Supreme Emperor Bloodline."

"So, you need a different approach." Ye Guan pointed out.

Diyi Jingzhao's eyes remained devoid of emotion, as cold and mechanical as a lifeless doll. "By merging with you, I can slowly consume your bloodline and your Supreme Emperor Destiny Aura."

With that, she took slow steps toward Ye Guan.

With each step, another layer of her clothing slipped away. By the time she stood before him, she was wearing nothing at all, and her flawless, jade-like body was exposed before his eyes.