Chapter 2: All is Void (1)
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【Ding! You have completed Side Quest Four!
You have obtained Fragment of Treasure Map 4-4. You’ve gathered all the fragments. Would you like to view it now?】
“View it!”
【Combining fragments… Please have a look!】
The treasure map is your typical ancient hand-drawn mess, filled with poorly executed symbols that, unless you’re the original artist, probably require half a day of guesswork to decipher.
For now, Liao Chen is lurking nearby, eyes sharp and ready to pounce.
Studying this treasure map can wait—it’s not like it’s going to run away anytime soon.
With four and a half hours left on the countdown timer in her retina, it’s clear she needs to hustle.
Just thinking about the system’s vague hints regarding whether she could still turn into a spirit body after the timer runs out makes her sweat. She’s got a strong hunch that losing her title as the Female Emperor means her life might just hit the highway.
After all, suddenly being promoted to Human Emperor without any prep was definitely due to some high-level luck at play.
The system had warned her that the more she meddled with the history of this realm and introduced bizarre elements, the greater the risk of the Small World collapsing.
The fact that she became the Human Emperor was absolutely ludicrous!
Naturally, as the one who stirred the pot, she would be viewed as a thorn in the side of this realm, with them wanting to kick her out as soon as possible to keep things running smoothly.
Therefore, she’s mentally prepared for the countdown to be the nature of her life.
But before she exits this realm, she has to complete the missions assigned by the system.
The bare minimum—survive for two months.
If we want to be nitpicky, she’s only managed to stick around for about fifteen days since her abrupt departure from the Low Martial World, and whether that counts as meeting the system’s requirements is still up in the air.
The ideal way out? Unify the Martial World.
Initially, that seemed as ridiculous as trying to find a unicorn, but now, it’s her best bet for ensuring she stays alive when she leaves the Small World.
Yep, she’s got to wipe out the Martial Arts Alliance in these remaining four hours…
Or, better yet, force the current Martial Arts Alliance Leader, Shi Jinghai, to step down like a graceful ballerina.
Because, let’s be real, even if she takes out the Martial Arts Alliance, that doesn’t mean she can just waltz in and take over.
Although she stands as the unmatched Female Emperor with enough power to wipe out humanity as if it were a minor inconvenience, the previous exit conditions already set the bar at the highest level of difficulty in the Low Martial World. Clearly, it isn’t a walk in the park to change things up now.
Ha! Who would’ve guessed that having unbeatable power could make it so stinking hard to complete a task in such little time?
At this point, she’s already lost interest in Leng Yi’s current situation.
After all, she’s a ruthless woman.
Once she’s smoothed out that 100% favorability, he’s just a discarded puppet.
Liao Chen is no different, fixated on resurrecting Frost North Snow.
She appreciates his dedication, really.
But with the deadline looming, she can’t even think about her former body anymore.
“Get out of the way!”
Liao Chen knows he can’t win, yet he still stands his ground to block Lin Nan, though his earlier hesitation and fear seem to vanish like magic.
Only then does he realize that ever since he leapt into that bottomless abyss, the Buddha has clearly made arrangements.
Back then, he was ready to go all-in for enlightenment, never imagining he’d one day lose Frost North Snow and become the Demon Emperor.
Now, the Human Emperor exudes a chilling aura and seems hell-bent on leaving this place!
With her unstoppable power, the outside world is destined for a bloody storm that nobody can stop.
No wonder five hundred years ago, the Human Emperor sealed herself underground.
Yet, five hundred years of waiting hasn’t dulled her murderous intent; if anything, it’s only grown stronger.
Whether as a Demon Emperor or a once-pure Shaolin monk destined to hunt demons, he must stop the Human Emperor.
“Great Sun Tathagata! Universal Ksitigarbha!”
With the six paths of blazing fire as his backdrop, countless celestial beings and demons floated around.
Their appearances summoned from the void by Liao Chen—despite lacking power, they flaunt their demonic suppression hand signs.
This move nearly drained Liao Chen of all his strength.
The Female Emperor instantly drew the Black Wind Sword, preparing for battle.
Even she could feel the strange energy behind Liao Chen’s final strike—one misstep and she might trip and fall into oblivion.
As the celestial beings surrounded her, the Female Emperor didn’t back down, as Liao Chen feared. Instead, she wielded her sword like a sculptor, carving cryptic symbols that left onlookers baffled.
【You consumed 2000 Luck Value points. Remaining: 5000 points.】
With the help of her Luck Value, Lin Nan effortlessly conjured up godly generals who were the perfect counter to those celestial beings.
However, their faces remained hidden behind patterns of green mountains and flowing waters, like elite assassins waiting for the perfect moment to strike.
Obviously, Liao Chen’s plans went up in smoke once again.
All those celestial beings and demons he summoned with every ounce of his potential evaporated into thin air without accomplishing anything.
Meanwhile, the Human Emperor merely traced vague patterns in the air.
The monk nearly spat out an old bl**d, eyes wide with shock.
He realized he might have to embrace the Buddha by sacrificing himself to achieve his ultimate goal.
Frost North Snow, forgive me. After I d*e, my soul will fly over to accompany you, until the end of time…
With his resolve set, Liao Chen, despite his fatigue, forcibly unleashed another wave of blazing fire.
He gritted his teeth, swallowing bl**d. This time, he was determined to perish alongside the Human Emperor!
But just then, a distinct “flap flap” of wings echoed through the air.
Ever since Black Snow appeared and wiped out many Fallen Species, the remaining ones turned into demon essence and scattered in the valley. How could there be new Fallen Species showing up in the sky now?
Liao Chen and Lin Nan looked up simultaneously.
In the next second, their pupils contracted in disbelief.
How on earth did Frost North Snow’s ice coffin end up here?
Were the Fallen Species left behind in the cave going mad?
Despite being a solid block of ice for ten thousand years, in this fierce battle, the coffin could easily be damaged—shattering like fine glass!
If Frost North Snow’s body took even the slightest harm, he’d be done for!
With the ice coffin still a hundred meters from the ground, Liao Chen shot up like a gust of wind.
Lin Nan hesitated and stayed back, but she saw a person leaning on the ice coffin.
Little Shiyuan?
What’s he doing with the ice coffin?
Lin Nan’s mind was racing as things started to get chaotic.
“Who are you?! Step aside!” Liao Chen bellowed, his voice raw and desperate.
Little Shiyuan clutched the coffin tightly, “She’s my wife! You’re the one who needs to move!”
Lin Nan, “…”
Is this a love triangle or what?
This feels eerily familiar…
