NOVEL ONLINE FREE Chapter 1
Chapter 1: Only Able to Defeat Emperors Instantly, One Level Below Gets Defeated
In the Northern Sea Celestial Domain, at the core of the Purple Empyrean Sect, in the Void Palace.
“A full hundred years, a hundred years…”
“My goodness, I really can’t hold it together anymore!”
After dismissing several sect elders, the immortal-like white-robed elder sitting on the gilded throne instantly dropped his facade.
His name was Lin Xuanqing.
The officially designated ancestor of the Purple Empyrean Sect, with limitless seniority.
Theoretically, as an ancestor, his cultivation should be heaven-reaching and earth-penetrating, his power terrifying.
However, the truth was that Lin Xuanqing, despite his ethereal appearance, was merely a facade.
To be more precise, he had absolutely no cultivation, and his combat ability was negligible.
Yes, he was just for show.
If it came to actual strength, even the lowest disciple of the Purple Empyrean Sect could easily defeat him at his peak condition.
As for why such a prestigious sect ancestor was so weak, it traced back to Lin Xuanqing’s transmigration a hundred years ago…
A hundred years ago, the true sect ancestor was indeed formidable.
He was at the peak of Sainthood, just one step away from reaching Emperor Realm.
Unfortunately, this ancestor ultimately failed in his ascension and was struck dead by 9,999 heavenly tribulation lightning bolts.
On the day of his funeral, Lin Xuanqing coincidentally transmigrated into his corpse, then kicked open the coffin from inside.
A resurrection?
No, everyone believed the ancestor had successfully passed his tribulation.
That day, the Purple Empyrean Sect held a grand feast to celebrate their ancestor’s successful ascension to Emperor Realm.
But only Lin Xuanqing himself knew that this body had been destroyed by the heavenly tribulation, all cultivation lost, and lifespan nearly exhausted.
But the sect elders wouldn’t believe it!
They unanimously believed that Lin Xuanqing’s mortal appearance was just a return to simplicity, that his true cultivation was beyond comprehension.
Over the century, the name of the Purple Empyrean Ancestor spread throughout the celestial domain, his rumored cultivation becoming increasingly mythical.
Lin Xuanqing didn’t dare to publicly debunk these rumors.
Because he understood that in fantasy worlds, “strength reigns supreme.”
If he revealed himself to be utterly weak, how embarrassing would that be for the Purple Empyrean Sect?
After taking off your pants, you tell me you’re a nobody?
Lin Xuanqing could imagine how he would die if the sect executed him to save face.
So, to avoid exposure, he chose to stay hidden in the Void Palace like a shut-in.
Regardless of sect matters, his excuse was always that he was stabilizing his realm and couldn’t make an appearance.
Additionally, to avoid being discovered by the elders, Lin Xuanqing kept his face stern, pretending to be a master.
Today, after dismissing several sect elders, Lin Xuanqing’s composed face instantly collapsed.
“Ah, why?”
“Why am I a transmigrator without cultivation or a system?”
“This is ridiculous~”
Lin Xuanqing slapped the gilded throne, talking to himself once again.
This was the ten-thousandth time he had complained in these hundred years.
Suddenly, a crisp voice sounded in his mind.
[Ding: Haha, getting anxious, are we~]
[Ding: Host, I know you’re anxious, but please don’t rush~]
Hearing this crisp voice, Lin Xuanqing’s heart trembled.
Because he knew this was a sign of a system appearing.
“It’s been a hundred years, how can I not be anxious?” Lin Xuanqing was tearful: “System, you’ve finally appeared!”
“For a hundred years, rumors outside have claimed that the Purple Empyrean Sect has an ancestor with heaven-reaching abilities, supposedly the second strongest in the celestial domain. But my meridians are completely shattered, and my battle power is only 5…”
“System, can you repair my meridians and help me restore my cultivation?”
Faced with Lin Xuanqing’s request, the crisp voice appeared again.
[Ding: Host, you’re thinking too small~]
“What’s too small?”
[Ding: Host’s vision is too limited.]
[Ding: With this system, what’s the use of cultivation?]
[Ding: Beginner’s gift package has been sent, please check!]
In front of Lin Xuanqing, a golden panel appeared out of thin air.
In the center of the panel, a gift box glowed brightly, extraordinarily splendid.
“Beginner’s gift package?”
Lin Xuanqing eagerly opened it.
[Ding: Congratulations, host has obtained ability—”Instant Kill Emperor”!]
[Passive Skill: Immune to all attacks from Emperor Realm experts, no need to actively activate.]
“Instant Kill Emperor?”
[Ding: That’s right, literally. After activating this ability, you can instantly kill any Emperor Realm expert.]
“Any Emperor Realm?”
[Ding: What else?]
Lin Xuanqing was overjoyed.
Because in the Northern Sea Celestial Domain, Emperor Realm was the ceiling of existence.
The masters of the nine great sects were only at Saint Realm, and the original Purple Empyrean ancestor was merely at Perfect Saint Realm.
In the celestial domain, there was only one known Emperor Realm expert, the ruler of the Northern Sea Celestial Domain, the Northern Sea Emperor—Wu Ji!
“So I’m invincible now?”
“I can strut through the celestial domain, crushing everything in sight?”
[Ding: …]
“But why hasn’t my body changed at all?”
Lin Xuanqing tried to smash the gilded throne beneath him with one palm, but there was no effect.
Isn’t this just like before?
“System, you’re not deceiving me, are you?”
[Ding: Host, don’t say such things. This system is honest with everyone, young and old.]
“Then where’s my power to instantly kill Emperors? I can’t even break this bench!”
[Ding: That’s because host has activated the “Instant Kill Emperor” hack. As the name suggests, it can only instantly kill Emperors.]
“What?” Lin Xuanqing’s eyes widened, “Only instantly kill Emperors?”
[Ding: That’s right, this ability specifically kills Emperors instantly, nothing less will work.]
“What about the passive skill?”
[Ding: Only effective against Emperor Realm.]
This is so frustrating!
Lin Xuanqing was speechless.
What kind of ability is this?
In the celestial domain, the only named Emperor Realm expert is the Northern Sea Emperor. Doesn’t this mean that I, Lin Xuanqing, can only instantly kill him?
“Can I get a different gift package?”
Lin Xuanqing felt like he had been doused with cold water.
[Ding: Vision, your vision must be broadened~ Host’s current identity is the Purple Empyrean Sect’s ancestor, a man who reached Emperor Realm a hundred years ago, so his opponents must also be Emperors.]
“Please, I’m very weak. As I am now, anyone outside could kill me with one punch…”
“What if some fearless rookie challenges me?”
[Ding: That’s why host needs to establish an invincible image.]
“Such as?”
[Ding: Instantly killing the Northern Sea Emperor.]
[Ding: Host can shout outside the Northern Sea Imperial Palace: Northern Sea Emperor, come out and face death!]
[Ding: Isn’t that cool?]
“…”
[Ding: Just by instantly killing the Northern Sea Emperor, host’s reputation will immediately resound throughout the celestial domain, becoming the number one figure.]
“System, are you deliberately making trouble?”
“The Northern Sea Imperial Palace is 80 million miles from the Purple Empyrean Sect. With no cultivation, how am I supposed to get there?”
[Ding: Well, actually, host could try a different approach. Invite the Northern Sea Emperor to visit the Purple Empyrean Sect, then take the opportunity to instantly kill him.]
“He doesn’t have to come.”
Lin Xuanqing rolled his eyes.
[Ding: Friendly reminder, after host’s reputation spreads, you can earn “Reputation Points”~]
Following the prompt, Lin Xuanqing saw the words “Reputation Points” in the upper right corner of the golden panel.
The number displayed was 100.
“What are these Reputation Points for?”
[Ding: When Reputation Points reach 1,000 and 5,000, you can unlock drawing functions and shop functions~]
Lin Xuanqing’s eyes lit up.
According to transmigration novel tropes, system draws and shops generally had good items.
In other words, these Reputation Points held great potential.
There’s still hope!
In that case, finding a way to instantly kill the Northern Sea Emperor wasn’t entirely impossible…
…
Northern Sea Imperial Palace, Heart-Nurturing Hall.
The Northern Sea Emperor, who was in deep meditation, suddenly felt a strong sense of unease in his heart, which then disappeared instantly.
Then he sneezed.
Since ascending to Emperor Realm, even when facing countless hidden experts challenging him from across the celestial domain, his heart had never beaten this fast.
Why was he suddenly so panicked today?
And he even sneezed.
As an Emperor Realm expert, he couldn’t possibly catch a cold, could he?
Looking at his desk, the Northern Sea Emperor frowned slightly.
“Strange…”
“Is someone thinking about me?”