Chapter 1192: Chapter 1083: The Way of Thunder Does Not Collapse

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Kaiyuan Continent.

Hanque Mountain Range.

“What on earth is this ghostly thing…”

In the mountains and forests, Ao Wushuang looked at the Ancient Bronze Lamp in his hand and felt a chill run down his spine.

This eerie black flame emitted no heat whatsoever.

Instead, it constantly released some kind of dark energy!

Fortunately, this dark energy was all absorbed by his Black Small Tower, which then spit it back out, causing him no harm.

“All of this… seems to be related to that man inside the tower…”

Ao Wushuang pondered.

When he picked up the lantern, something seemed to break free inside the first layer of the Black Small Tower.

Afterwards, the man in the first layer… disappeared.

“The men in the first and second layers look identical…”

After thinking for a moment, Ao Wushuang gritted his teeth and decided to see what was in the third layer!

After all, even though the Black Small Tower had not harmed him, it was still somewhat eerie…

He cautiously approached the Black Small Tower in the Path-Scenic Land, which now looked like black crystal with tangible texture on its first three layers, shrouded in swirling black mist, exuding an air of profound mystery.

But from the fourth layer upwards, it was still rusty and seemingly decaying.

Ao Wushuang first approached the second layer to confirm if the man inside was still there.

He pushed open the door of the second layer and peeked inside!

The Dao Platform within the tower was still there, and the man who looked like he was sleeping was still lying there.

Ao Wushuang quickly closed the door.

The second layer was safe and sound, which means only the youth from the first layer had left…

Then, with his heart pounding, he approached the third layer.

He opened the door to the third layer of the tower.

As the third layer opened up, he saw a black Dao Platform inside, and upon it, lay a young man!

This young man had an extraordinary presence, as if he were deep in slumber, yet his brow carried an air of dominating all under the heavens, a nonchalance standing alone throughout the ages!

Ao Wushuang only took one glance and felt goosebumps all over; he hurriedly exited and closed the Black Tower.

“Really… exactly the same.”

Ao Wushuang involuntarily wiped his forehead and found it covered in sweat.

The first to the third layers of the small tower all housed the same young man!

The fourth layer, the fifth layer… and what about the ninth layer?

Ao Wushuang had a hunch that his ominous destiny might be caused by the young man imprisoned within the Black Small Tower…

Because at first glance, the young man seemed very ominous.

And who exactly is this young man…

Identical… nine of the same person?

Could they possibly be nonuplets?! This seems unlikely…

And besides, even if it were a case of nine babies from one birth, there would likely be some differences, but Ao Wushuang was certain that the young men in the first three layers were absolutely the same person.

“Could it be the same person died nine times, leaving behind nine corpses??”

He thought of this possibility!

“Nine dead bodies as fuel, one life as the fire…”

At that moment, Ao Wushuang suddenly thought he heard some kind of whispering murmur!

“Who, who the hell is talking?!”

Ao Wushuang was startled!

He quickly looked around, only to find the surroundings quiet as death.

Was it an auditory hallucination?

Yet, he could clearly remember the words… “Nine dead bodies as fuel, one life as the fire.”

Nine deaths, one life?

Ao Wushuang vaguely felt that he might have guessed correctly…

Was there really someone who died nine times and placed the bodies inside his own tower?

And then, escaped death once?

Forget it, forget it, I mustn’t think about it anymore!

Ao Wushuang decided to leave it be; for now, the existence of the Black Small Tower only brought benefits to him.

He left the Path-Scenic Land.

“… as long as I can avoid that sinister little village, there’s nothing in this world to be afraid of…”

He affirmed his belief, standing tall and striding towards the outside of the Hanque Mountain Range!

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At this moment.

Inside Thunder Emperor City, a decree was issued.

“One month later, hold the Way of Thunder Grand Gathering!”

With these words, the world was shaken.

“The Way of Thunder Grand Gathering is to be convened again? It’s not yet time for the once-in-ten-years gathering…”

“There must have been some unforeseen changes. Is it related to the Hanque Mountain Range?”

“It’s possible. I heard that this time, it’s not just the Way of Thunder; even the experts from the Hou Tu Imperial Court in You Continent will come. This might lead to the selection of the so-called ‘Heavenly Destined Child’, giving them the legacies of several Great Emperors!”

The news exploded everywhere.

Especially the legend of the Heavenly Destined Child, it completely stirred the hearts of the people.

“It is said that there are geniuses in this world who can simultaneously cultivate many different Daoist arts. Once chosen, they can become the seeds of several great Daoist lineages. Such a person is the Heavenly Destined Child.”

“Heavenly Destined Child… previously, only You Continent, Wanmu Continent, and Gengyuan Continent had them, because only the Water Emperor, Earth Emperor, and Metal Emperor were willing to nurture Heavenly Destined Children!”

“After all, each Great Emperor’s Daoist lineage has its own unique inheritors; sharing their teaching with others is rarely seen.”

“As long as one is chosen as the Child of Destiny, it means that they have gained the recognition of the inheritance of many Great Emperors. Ascension is imminent, soaring through Qingyun, and glory is within reach!”

“This time, Lei Ting has invited the strong from You Continent to come. Does this mean that the Thunder Emperor also intends to participate in grooming the Child of Destiny?”

The world was ablaze with excitement.

For the young generation of Kaiyuan Continent, this was the best opportunity!

The Child of Destiny signifies supreme inheritance, resources, glory, and status.

Through ancient and modern times, a Child of Destiny might appear only once in tens of thousands of years, but every single one has grown to an incredibly formidable level.

“Head to Thunder Emperor City immediately, all elites must go!”

“As long as a Child of Destiny appears, our Sect Gate… will ascend to heaven along with it!”

The many Sect Gates and talented individuals of Kaiyuan Continent were all on the move.

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Outside the Hanque Mountain Range.

“Guard it well, do not allow anyone to leave.”

Lei Dongyun himself led the team and sealed off the exits of the Hanque Mountain Range.

–The Dark Eye appeared in the Hanque Mountain Range. Hence, those who entered may have come into contact with the Dark Energy!

Those who have come into contact with Dark Energy are the best candidates for the Path of Parasitism.

Indeed, the search for the “Child of Destiny” by the various inheritances… in some sense, has nothing to do with talent or aptitude.

It has to do with the origin!

Those naturally aligned with darkness or influenced by the Dark Energy are the best choices for Cultivators.

Parasitism… in some sense, is the most top-tier Creators parasitizing within the Path-Scenic Land of weaker Cultivators.

When darkness descends, some people will always survive, and those inherently close to darkness or influenced by Dark Energy… have an even greater chance to survive.

As long as the parasitized Cultivators are alive, those Creators will have the opportunity to re-emerge.

This is the true meaning of the Path of Parasitism!

However, Lei Dongyun was not aware of so much, he only knew that his orders were to seek out those who had come into contact with the Dark Energy.

Regardless of how poor their aptitude may be, the major paths would aggressively allocate resources to make them grow!

“Someone is coming!”

Someone spoke out, pointing ahead, only to see an old man running out from within the mountain ranges, laughing maniacally.

“Haha, haha, good, good, I have entered the Dao, I have entered the Dao…”

He kept running while laughing crazily.

“Is that… Sword Nameless?!”

Thunder Servant Lei Qing on the side was shocked and said: “Has he gone mad?”

But Lei Dongyun’s expression changed as he said:

“Child of Destiny, apprehend him immediately!”

Suddenly, a Way of Thunder expert took action and detained Sword Nameless.

“Lord Thunder Envoy, he… he’s mad.”

Lei Qing expressed his confusion.

“What do you know.”

Lei Dongyun responded coldly:

“So what if he’s a madman? Madmen can also become the Child of Destiny!”

Even if he is a madman, after all, he has seen the Dark Energy. When true darkness falls, perhaps not even a Great Emperor can outlast a madman!

Therefore, he must be taken away. If necessary, personal attendants can look after him, and resources can be poured into turning a madman into an exceptional master.

Following that, several more people ran out, but all of them were mad.

Linyihao also came out, with a silly smile, which caught the attention of Lei Dongyun, because he noticed that Linyihao’s origin was even closer to darkness than others!

He did not realize that Linyihao’s Daoist Scenery had once been inhabited by a Dark Corrupt Slave.

“What a pity… his mind is not clear. If he could recover, he would be a perfect Child of Destiny!”

Lei Dongyun looked at Linyihao with a face full of regret.

Subsequently, many more madmen came out, dozens of them, and Lei Dongyun captured them all.

In truth, for him, this was already a fruitful harvest. It is known that those who have encountered darkness and lived to tell are hard to find, even once in a hundred years.

Even the Water Emperor, Earth Emperor, and Metal Emperor, who have walked further along the Path of Parasitism, might not have found scores of disciples.

“There’s another person over there… he, he looks very dark!”

At this moment, someone suddenly cried out in alarm.

Lei Dongyun immediately looked up and saw a middle-aged man walking out from the woods, his skin was dark and swarthy as if wrapped in something rotten and black.

“Capture him!”

Lei Dongyun immediately ordered, having the feeling that this man… seemed to be even darker than the other Children of Destiny!

Suddenly, a group of people surrounded him.

“You… who are you? What are you blocking me for?”

Seeing so many people rushing towards him, Ao Wushuang was instantly startled.

“Eh, this guy hasn’t gone mad?”

“My lord, he’s not mad!”

Those strong men who emerged from the Thunder Path Pure Land were all astonished.

Seeing this, Lei Dongyun was even more tremendously shocked. He approached Ao Wushuang, looked him up and down, then suddenly gasped.

“This… the Child of Destiny, a perfect Child of Destiny!”

“The Way of Thunder is saved… The prophecy of the Divine Jumper can be broken! It can definitively be broken!”

He had a considerable position within the Thunder Path Imperial Court, so he knew some top-secret information…

“The Thunder Path Imperial Court collapses, seeking Kunpeng in You Continent!”

This was the third prophecy of the Divine Jumper!

Now, having found this perfect Child of Destiny…

The prophecy of the Divine Jumper could very likely be broken, the Way of Thunder has a path to follow, the Imperial Court will not collapse!!

Listening to these words, Ao Wushuang had a vaguely unpleasant premonition!

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